Field Agent Keith Nance

Overview

Field Agent Keith Nance
Superpowered Activities Monitoring Field Agent
Zone	Talos Island
Coordinates	(-1456, 160, 6639)
Level Range	20-29
Introduced By	None
Introduces	Special Agent Jenni Adair
Enemy Groups	Arachnos Doppelgangers Freakshow
Badges	The Fairest

Field Agent Keith Nance is a hero contact in the New Troy neighborhood of Talos Island at coordinates (-1456, 160, 6639) . He is on the north side of a building between the PPD and the hospital.

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

• None. He will be automatically unlocked for heroes at level 20.

Contact Introduces

I can tell you what you need to know about Agent Adair.

• Special Agent Jenni Adair

Agent Adair is my superior who believes that all these events prove a theory she has. She has requested that you speak with her to continue with this investigation.

Good luck.

Information

Field Agent Keith Nance works for S.A.M., a supposed branch of the FBSA responsible for monitoring superpowered activities throughout the nation. It's a very rare thing to see one of these agents in the field; usually it means they're performing some type of high level investigation.

Too Low Level

As much as we need to keep working together on this, for your sake, I can't in good conscience allow you to walk into something that could get you killed. We'll take care of the current issue at hand with our own operatives until you're better able to handle the gravity of this situation, Character.

Contact Unlocked

Field Agent Keith Nance has been seen in Talos Island...

A government agent by the name of Keith Nance has been overheard questioning your whereabouts in and around Talos Island. If the government has involved themselves, this could turn out to be a hot issue. You may want to find him before he finds you.

This contact has now been added to the active tab of your Contact window.

Initial Contact

Field Agent Keith Nance

Briefing

Character, good to see you're deciding to come along quietly. Just wait here and we'll have our boys from S.A.M. down here in just a moment to arrest you. I'm surprised, however, that you opted to-

• Hold on, arrest me?

Don't be coy, Character. All those people you killed in Arizona? What about over near the Great Lakes?

You've done too many horrific things to just be let off the hook. What I still don't get is, why Paragon?

You've been using the city to cover up your schemes around the country, making people focus on the good you do here, while you go out and commit all these crimes everywhere else.

But now, you've got the gall to try to do these things in this city? Do you think you can get away with it?

• I haven't -done- anything. You've got the wrong person.

Agent Nance's phone rings. You see the caller is 'JENNI ADAIR' on his phone. He steps away from you to whisper into the phone, his eyes beneath his glasses keeping a close watch on you. After a few moments, he hangs up the phone, his mouth twitching in irritation.

So, you say you haven't done anything I just mentioned?

I don't believe you, but one of my superiors does. She wants me to request your help in this investigation, regarding the other you. Or so she says.

• I'll help you, but you need to level with me about what's going on.

I suppose it can't hurt. I'm either telling you information you already know, or revealing the truth to you.

Just so you know, I doubt it's the latter. My superior may believe you, but it's only because she wants to prove one of her theories.

We've had reports that you have been spreading chaos in various parts of the United States. When you haven't been attacking parts of the nation, you've been here, 'saving the day' as it were. We haven't received any reports of both events happening at the same time, but now you're here, talking with me. While my superior says you're also at the Faultline Dam.

• Hrm. Give me a moment to prepare, then we'll handle this.

• Try to arrest me, I dare you.

Not surprised, Character. I figured you wouldn't come quietly. I've got agents that I can call to swarm this area within five minutes.

Do you really want to cause a scene here, in this part of Talos? Or did you come talk to me precisely to do that?

• Call the agents, I'm ready for a fight.

Agent Nance's phone rings. You see the caller is 'JENNI ADAIR' on his phone. He steps away from you to whisper into the phone, his eyes beneath his glasses keep a close watch on you. After a few moments, he hangs up the phone, his mouth twitching in irritation.

.....

I've been told to back down, Character. But don't think I'm going to forget what almost happened here.

My superiors tell me that we've got movement by you in Faultline. And I've been told to 'request' your aid in the investigation.

• Tell me what's going on, and maybe I'll help. Maybe.

I suppose it can't hurt. I'm either telling you information you already know, or revealing the truth to you.

Just so you know, I doubt it's the latter. My superior may believe you, but it's only because she wants to prove one of her theories.

We've had reports that you have been spreading chaos in various parts of the United States. When you haven't been attacking parts of the nation, you've been here, 'saving the day' as it were. We haven't received any reports of both events happening at the same time, but now you're here, talking with me. While my superior says you're also at the Faultline Dam.

• I'll be back when I'm good and ready to help you.

Greeting

• Let's get moving, Character.

Too Busy

This is very serious business, Character, and S.A.M. needs your total cooperation. Finish your other duties before offering your services to the nation.

No More Missions

Your work here is done, Character. If you haven't already reported to Special Agent Adair, it would really be in everyone's best interests that you did so ASAP.

Store

• Field Agent Keith Nance does not sell Inspirations or Enhancements.

Story Arc

Merit Rewards: This activity awards 6 Reward Merits.

Twisted Reflections (20-29)

Souvenir

S.A.M. Earpiece

You received this earpiece from Agent Nance as a 'memento' of working together, though you're fairly sure he wants to try to spy on you with it. Regardless, it reminds you of an adventure you call...

Twisted Reflections

It all started when a man named Keith Nance accused you of being a murderous villain. You tried to prove your innocence to him, only to be interrupted by news that you were attacking the Faultline Dam. Despite not trusting you, Nance agreed to work together with you to get to the bottom of this. You went to the Faultline Dam and saved the Dam - and a Wyvern agent - from the Freakshow. However, your evil double was not there. Nance called in to you, saying that your double was spotted by Agent G. It also seemed that Nance was starting to trust you...somewhat.

You spoke with Agent G, who pointed you towards an Arachnos base within Faultline. You arrived to find the base engulfed in flames! Your other self had been through here, though for what reason you did not know. You hacked an Arachnos computer to discover that the base was being used as a monitoring station by Arachnos. Shortly afterwards, you were attacked - by your mirror! You defeated them only to realize that this couldn't have been the evil you. Nance informed you that the evil you just tried to attack Mirror Spirit. The version of yourself that was defeated was taken into S.A.M. custody while you went to speak with Mirror Spirit.

Mirror Spirit knew at once that you were not the evil clone and told you where your evil self went. You traveled through the sewers of Faultline and fought your evil self. However, much like yourself, your evil double was connected to a medi-port system!

You received help from Nance and Citadel to track down where your evil double went, though Nance informed you that your other double escaped S.A.M. custody. You busted into your evil double's base to discover your good double there. The two of you split up - you went after your evil self, while your double went to save Agent Jenni Adair, who had been kidnapped. You fought and defeated your evil self, but could not ask it any questions. Moments after being defeated, your evil self died, most likely from some internal device.

You returned to Keith, who thanked you for your help, but noted that the investigation wasn't over yet, not when you discovered your clone was working for someone else. While you were able to clear your good name, this would only be the beginning of your work with the S.A.M....

Part One: Government Boy

Briefing

Character, I don't believe I properly introduced myself. But perhaps you already know who I am and are planning to kill me. Nevertheless, good manners should at least be shown by the true patriots of the country. I am Agent Keith Nance, an agent of S.A.M.

Now that we have that out of the way, it's time to get down to business. You've already been... briefed on the situation. 'You' have been sighted in Faultline, causing chaos. Specifically, it appears that you've captured the Faultline Dam with a group of Freakshow.

What we need you to do is get to that dam and save it from... yourself.

We've got a Wyvern agent in there who can debrief you on the situation. If you're really on our side, of course.

If not, well, then we'll know when we find the agent's dead body.

• Funny, Nance. I'll get to the dam and put and end to this.

Take this earpiece. It will allow me to talk to you while you're away. It also gives me a small view of the area you're in.

If you're not who you really say you are, I'll know right away - and I'll be ready.

Good hunting, Character.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Character, I still need you to get that agent for me. Unless you're planning on revealing that this was all an elaborate ploy?

Mission Objective(s)

The Freakshow have taken over this part of the dam. Time to take it back.

• Stabilize the situation at the Faultline Dam
  • Find the Wyvern Agent
  • 3 bombs to disarm
  • Take down Gnarler, your double's henchman

It looks like the person pretending to be you managed to get away while you were defusing those bombs. You may not know the true identity of your double, but you were able to prevent the dam from being destroyed.

You should contact Agent G to see if he knows what's going on here.

NOTE: Upon entry, most enemy spawns will be friendly. They will become hostile when Gunmetal is defeated.

"This is Keith..."

Field Agent Keith Nance:

This is Keith, Character.

Huh, looks like the Freaks aren't attacking you. Must think you're the other Character.

Unless you really are him/her. Let's just say I would bet you're fooling everyone.

Frustrated Freakshow Dialogue

Friendly
Enforcer Smasher: Man, I don't wanna have to set those bombs up again. Character ever think how hard it is to set up bombs when you're Freakshow?!
Metal Swiper: It's ridiculous that we have to do something other than smash.

Hostile
Metal Swiper: You're a weirdo, Character, but we're okay with smashing you if you want it!

Confused Freakshow Dialogue

Friendly
Mad Freak Slammer 1: I'm digging this whole destruction thing, but this guy/gal is weird.!
Mad Freak Slammer 2: Yeah tell me about it, wants us to help blow up the dam, right after I hear that he/she arrested one of us a week ago!

Hostile
Mad Freak Slammer 1: You're crazier than we are, Character.

Excited Freakshow Dialogue

Friendly
Metal Smasher: Character is totally gonna help us cause some real chaos!

Hostile
Metal Smasher: I guess this counts as something REALLY chaotic!

Subdued Wyvern Agent

On Rescue: This makes no sense, but my mission is to observe, not understand.

I'll make sure to note your aberrant behavior, Character.

Gnarler

On Spawn: I don't get why you want me to beat you up, but here goes.
First Blood: You're freakier than we are, you know that?
75% health: Just to let you know, I'm not judging you, okay?
50% health: It's your money. You want me to beat you, I will.
25% health: Weirdest way to make a buck, I'm telling you.
Near Defeat: What's the deal? You were the one that wanted to get clobbered, not me!

"Situation's disarmed."

Field Agent Keith Nance:

Situation's disarmed. Good work, Character.

I've got reports that a man named Agent G saw the 'other' 'you' in Faultline.

If I were you, I'd get in touch with him.

Enemies

Freakshow

Notable NPCs

• Gunmetal (Freakshow Bosses)
• Gnarler (Freakshow Tank Smasher)
• Subdued Wyvern Agent (Non-Escort Hostage)

Part Two: Just a Misunderstanding

Speak with Agent G

Unnecessary Solicitation

Maybe I was wrong about you being evil, Character. I'm not taking any chances though.

Mission Objective(s)

• Speak with Agent G

Agent G's information will help you find the clone - now you need to make sure you don't let them get away!

Briefing from Agent G

Agent G

Character? I've got some questions for you...

First you storm into the Dam and take it over, then I see you go into an Arachnos base, and now you're here? What do you want?

• The me that attacked the dam wasn't me.

...what? What are you talking about?

• Look, there's some sort of evil me running around, that's who did this!

An evil you? Hrm...our files didn't have anything on that...

So you're saying the you that I saw before wasn't you, but another you?

If that's the case, however, how do I know that you aren't the evil you doubling back?

• You have to trust me, Agent G. I'm not the evil me.

You'll have to forgive me if I'm a bit wary, Character. We've been getting...odd reports lately regarding activity that you've been participating in. Arson...random violence...they didn't seem to match your usual actions here in Paragon, but we've begun to get a bit...suspicious.

• Look, Agent G, it's NOT me. You need to believe me on this.

Alright, Character. I just hope you can explain all this once it's over.

• Finally! Now, where exactly did you see me go?

You went into one of the Arachnos bases perched behind the Dam.

It looked like there were some Arachnos following you in there as well.

• Arachnos base behind the Dam, got it.

• I REALLY don't have time to explain! Where did you see me go?!

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• There's no time to explain, where exactly did you see me go?

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• I don't have time to explain, where exactly did you see me go?

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• No time to explain, where exactly did you see me go?

You went into one of the Arachnos bases perched behind the Dam.

It looked like there were some Arachnos following you in there as well.

• Arachnos base behind the Dam, got it.

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Go to the Arachnos Base

Unnecessary Solicitation

Your double went into an Arachnos base? Hrm...we hadn't ruled out that they/you were working with Arachnos.

Mission Objective(s)

You enter the Arachnos base to be greeted by a pillar of smoke. Someone got here before you and destroyed the place!

You'll have to locate a working computer to see why your evil double did this and where he/she may have went!

• Go to the Arachnos Base
  • Hack a computer to see what your double was after!
  • Track down your double!

Your evil double wasn't in the Arachnos base, though who exactly you just defeated is up for debate. If Mirror Spirit was attacked by you, it means the evil you is still out there!

"Proof of your innocence..."

Field Agent Keith Nance:

Proof of your innocence is starting to pile up, Character.

Maybe I was wrong about you, Character.

From the looks of this Arachnos base though, doesn't look like your clone was on their side...

Back Again?

Before Combat:

Blood Widow: Back to finish the job, Character?

Combat Start:

Blood Widow: Put him/her down!

Fire Tarantula: Get this place back in shape! And someone get Character

Round Two

Before Combat:

Crab Spider Slicer: Round two, Character. We won't let you get away this time.

Tarantula: I thought heroes just arrested us. When did burning down our base come into the equation?!

Combat Start:

Tarantula: No time to complain. Get things under control, then track down Character!

...You?

Combat Start:

I've got you now, Character, you won't get away with ruining my name!

Did you think I'd let you get away with killing all these people?

Wait...something is...different about you...

75% Health:

You're trying to confuse me, aren't you?

50% Health:

Your tricks won't work on me, I know what you're up to!

25% Health:

Ugh...you've gotten stronger since our last confrontation...!

Defeated:

Maybe...this was all just a...misunderstanding...

Mirror Spirit Attacked

Field Agent Keith Nance:

Alright, you've got him/her!

...hold on. This...doesn't make sense.

We've got reports that you just attacked Mirror Spirit. We'll take in this Character for questioning, you need to speak with Mirror Spirit!

Monitoring Station

You hacked the Arachnos computer to discover the base was a monitoring station for Arachnos. The last bit of data you were able to recover detailed some sort of hidden 5th Column base within the Isles, though it seems your evil mirror destroyed the base before more information could be recovered.

Notable NPCs

• ...You? (Doppelgangers Doppelganger)

Enemies

Arachnos

Doppelgangers

Part Three: A Brand New Me

Visit Mirror Spirit

Unnecessary Solicitation

This is getting out of control, Character. We'll make sure to keep your other double around for questioning.

Mission Objective(s)

• Visit Mirror Spirit

Mirror Spirit was able to direct you to where you need to go - now to find your double!

Mirror Spirit

Briefing

Character. No need to explain yourself.

I know that this is the real you.

I was able to sense something different within you from...the you that attacked me. This is all quite...odd.

I shall do whatever I can to help you, though sadly I cannot accompany you to chase after your double. I have some matters in Faultline that I need to look after.

• Which way did my double go after it attacked you?

Your double fled to the nearby sewers - the ones that run from Faultline to Talos, I believe.

I was able to slow your evil self down, but he/she may already be out of the sewers in Talos by now.

• Not if I have anything to say about it. Thank you, Mirror Spirit.

Chase Your Evil Double into the Sewers!

Unnecessary Solicitation

We've got your other double in questioning now, how many of you are there exactly?

Mission Objective(s)

You can hear the sound of Freakshow laughing in the sewers. It seems your evil double left behind something to keep you busy.

• Chase Your Evil Double into the Sewers!
  • Defeat your evil mirror!
  • Get out of the sewers and into Talos

Your evil double teleported away!

Ambush 1

Metal Smasher: You're crazy, Character, but you're paying well, so we'll smash you apart!

"We've got that double you fought..."

Field Agent Keith Nance:

We've got that double you fought in custody now, Character.

He/She says that he's/she's out looking for the evil version of himself/herself.

You really need to keep tabs on your other selves.

I'll let you know if anything develops.

The Game You're Playing

Combat Start:

Metal Swiper: I don't know what game you're playing, Character, but I'm fine if it lets me smash!

"Nance here..."

Field Agent Keith Nance:

Nance here, good news and bad news.

Good news is your double is giving us all the information he/she has on the evil you.

The bad news is that you're about to get ambushed by some Freakshow.

Ambush 2

Mad Freak Chopper: Time to make some good money on some weird people!

More Confused Freaks

Before Combat:

Enforcer Smasher: ...

Mad Freak Gunner: So Character wants us to fight Character?

Enforcer Smasher: Yeah, that's what we're doing.

Mad Freak Gunner: This guy/girl some sort of pain lover or something?

Combat Start:

Mad Freak Gunner: Alright, Character, whatever you want!

Your Evil Mirror

Before Combat: Alright, just about home free...how many of Character do I have to do deal with? The 5th Column better have my base ready by now...

Combat Start: Ah, it's me. Or should I say, you? It doesn't matter, soon you'll be dead.

75% Health: Do you know how enjoyable it is, pretending to be you? All the surprised faces from those you care about!

50% Health: That other us, he/she isn't still alive, right? Hrm...another loose end to deal with.

25% Health: Well...I'll be going now. You're not the only one with a medi-porter!

Notable NPCs

• Your Evil Mirror (Doppelgangers)

Enemies

Doppelgangers

Freakshow

Part Four: My Mirror Life

Speak with Keith about your Evil Double

Unnecessary Solicitation

It's best for us to speak in person, Character.

Mission Objective(s)

• Speak with Keith about your Evil Double

Keith's suggestion is logical enough - Citadel should be able to give you some assistance with the current situation.

Field Agent Keith Nance

Briefing

We've got bad news all around, Character.

Your double found out that your evil double escaped. He/She promptly broke out of our custody and is now tracking down your evil self.

We don't know exactly where your double is...but I believe I know someone who can help us out.

• What's the plan? I know my double is somehow involved with the 5th Column...

Yes, exactly.

Your clone mentioned using a medi-porter. This must have been one made by the 5th Column.

I suggest you go to Citadel for help. It has had a lot of experience with the 5th Column, and its expertise with technology should be able to help us out.

• I'm on it.

Speak to Citadel to track your Evil Double

Unnecessary Solicitation

I'll let you know if we track your double down, Character.

Mission Objective(s)

• Speak to Citadel to track your Evil Double

You've got the location of your double - now to finish this!

Citadel

Briefing

Character, good to see you. I've heard some...disturbing rumors going around that you had become a villain and were terrorizing the city. I hope this is not true. I can assume it's not...unless you are here to request that I arrest you.

• The rumors are false, Citadel. I can explain later, but I need your help.

What do you need my help with, exactly?

• My evil double used a 5th Column medi-porter to-

Your evil double?

• I don't have time to explain. Can you track a 5th Column medi-porter?

Yes...let me see...

....

...there's some movement here. One medi-porter was used recently - an old one. Here's the location of the base.

I would get there as soon as you can. The 5th's medi-porter technology is very faulty. If your... evil double did use this, he/she won't be able to use it again for a few hours.

• Thanks, Citadel.

Defeat your evil double

Unnecessary Solicitation

Defeat your evil double.

Mission Objective(s)

So this where your double has been working out of. Even though they managed to bring this base back to full operation, you'll see to it they cause no more harm... and clear your name completely!

• Defeat your evil double
  • Find your Mirror Self
  • Speak with your Mirror Self
  • Defeat your evil doppelganger!

You were able to defeat your evil double! Hopefully your good double was able to save Keith's superior.

"Radio Silence"

Field Agent Keith Nance:

I'm going radio silence. Some of your evil double's minions have kidnapped my superior!

Your Doppelganger

Before Combat:

Come out! I'm here to face you!

Combat Start:

You! So you're trying to ambush me, are you?

75% Health:

W-Wait! Hold on! You're the good version of me, we have no reason to fight!

Your Doppelganger

Briefing

We don't have much time to talk. The one I seek is the same one you pursue as well.

• So, you're the good version of me?

No, you're the good version of me, and I'm here to find the evil version of me.

• Wait, wait, -you're- the mirror of -me-.

No...you're the other me...!

Okay...look...I think we might go about this for days. Let's just settle that for me, you're the mirror me and I'm the original, and for you, I'm the mirror and you're the original.

• Where did you come from? Are you a clone?

No, I'm my own being, like you are, just from...somewhere else.

Where you came from, I came from. Just not in this dimension.

• Did you find the evil version of us?

Our evil double is somewhere in here. We could take him / her down together, just say the word!

You remember Keith's last message to you - your evil double's minions kidnapped Keith's superior. If something isn't done, it could be the end for his superior - who was the one person who believed you were innocent in the first place!

• I need you to help out S.A.M., one of them was kidnapped.

Alright, I'll help them, I'll leave our evil double to you, Character!

• Right!

• Did you find the evil version of us?

Our evil double is somewhere in here. We could take him/her down together, just say the word!

You remember Keith's last message to you - your evil double's minions kidnapped Keith's superior. If something isn't done, it could be the end for his superior - who was the one person who believed you were innocent in the first place!

• I need you to help out S.A.M., one of them was kidnapped.

Alright, I'll help them, I'll leave our evil double to you, Character!

• Right!

• Look, where did you come from? Are you a clone?

No, I'm my own being, like you are, just from...somewhere else.

Where you came from, I came from. Just not in this dimension.

• Did you find the evil version of us?

Our evil double is somewhere in here. We could take him/her down together, just say the word!

You remember Keith's last message to you - your evil double's minions kidnapped Keith's superior. If something isn't done, it could be the end for his superior - who was the one person who believed you were innocent in the first place!

• I need you to help out S.A.M., one of them was kidnapped.

Alright, I'll help them, I'll leave our evil double to you, Character!

• Right!

• We're splitting hairs. Did you find the evil version of us?

Our evil double is somewhere in here. We could take him/her down together, just say the word!

You remember Keith's last message to you - your evil double's minions kidnapped Keith's superior. If something isn't done, it could be the end for his superior - who was the one person who believed you were innocent in the first place!

• I need you to help out S.A.M., one of them was kidnapped.

Alright, I'll help them, I'll leave our evil double to you, Character!

• Right!

After Conversation:

I'll rescue the agents, you make sure to take care of the evil us!

Your Evil Doppelganger

Combat Start:

It's time we ended this charade, Character. There's only room for one of us!

This little dance we've been doing has been fun, but I have far too much to accomplish to keep this going.

75% Health:

Does it frighten you, to think that you could be replaced by me?

That perhaps your friends, your loved ones, will be left to my...mercy?

50% Health:

This is going to end here, Character! You, S.A.M., no one can stop this!

25% Health:

Urgh...was this it...?! Was that...all I could do? No...I refuse! I refuse to be beaten by you!

Defeated:

No...not when the medi-porter isn't...u-u-urrghh...

Notable NPCs

• Your Doppelganger (Doppelgangers Doppelganger)
• Your Evil Mirror (Doppelgangers Your Evil Mirror)

Enemies

Doppelgangers

Freakshow

Debriefing

Character, good to see you.

Your other self arrived in time to help save my superior - Jenni Adair. Your double is now awaiting further orders from us.

I saw everything that happened in that base with your evil double. Agent Adair has told me that this proves her theory correct...which means this case is in her hands now.

You'd do well to speak with her to finish this.

Badge

The Fairest Badge is awarded upon completion of this mission.

The Fairest

Working with the government and your mirror self from another dimension, you stopped your evil doppleganger's plans to cause chaos and destruction throughout Paragon.

Missions

Keith nance does not offer any missions outside his story arc.