Mission:Common - Investigate the mysterious recruiting drive

Investigate the mysterious gang recruiting drive (31-35)

Briefing

I got word of a big recruitment drive going on in an abandoned office today. Mid-level members from the Freakshow, Crey, and the Council have been invited, as well as representatives from a lot of other gangs. The thing is, I can't figure out who's doing the recruiting! Whoever they are, they're looking to make a big move soon, we can be sure of that. I need you to investigate the mysterious gang recruiting drive. The first step to stopping these new villains is finding out everything we can about them.

Whatever you do, don't let their ringleader escape. If he does, we'll have to consider this one a failure.

Mission Acceptance

Thanks, Character. The main objectives are to find out more about who is doing the recruiting and why. I suggest you look for any kind of propaganda or documents you can. You'll also need to find whoever the main recruiter is. All my contacts have on that is a name: Danforth.

Remember, you'll be facing a lot of villain groups, including the Freakshow and the Sky Raiders. Last time I checked, they didn't like you much.

Unnecessary Solicitation

That villain recruiting drive is going on right now. I need you to be my eyes and ears there.

Mission Objective(s)

A voice shouts, 'Nemesis will rule all!'

• Look into villain recruiting drive
  • 2 clues to find, Don't let Danforth escape!

You defeated the villains and recovered some interesting recruiting materials.

Editor's Note:

This mission also requires defeating any enemies in the back room where Lt. Danforth spawns.

Enemies

Council

Crey

Freakshow

Nemesis

Notable NPCs

• Lt. Danforth (Nemesis Lieutenant)

Crey Recruits

Before Combat

Crey Minion 1: The Nemesis faction has some interesting ideas.

Crey Minion 2: I'll sign up if you will.

Combat Start

Crey Minion 1: You weren't invited!

Freakshow/Council battle

Before Combat

Council Minion: I wish you'd reconsider joining up.

Freakshow Minion: Nobody tries to undercut the Freakshow!

Combat Start

Council Minion: We will hack you limb from limb!

Freakshow Minion: You're toast, heroes!

Freakshow Recruits

Before Combat

Freakshow Minion 1: These guys have a real smart plan.

Freakshow Minion 2: Leave the Freakshow? I dunno.

Combat Start

Freakshow Minion 1: We'll pound you into next week!

Lt. Danforth

Before Combat: It saddens me to think that I was once as low as these men before I joined the ranks.
Upon Fleeing: Nemesis must hear of this outrage!
Combat Start: Small-minded fools like you shall not deter us, Character!

You found a poster.

Nemesis poster

This poster shows a soldier fitted out with high tech weaponry and armor. At the bottom are the words, 'Nemesis: the real heroes in town. Join up now.'

You found a pamphlet.

Nemesis pamphlet

This pamphlet outlines the goals of the Nemesis organization, which seem laudable if somewhat extreme. Their stated mission is to rid Paragon City of crime. They plan to do this by creating the greatest army the world has ever seen, thereby replacing the heroes termed 'hazards to the peace.'

Debriefing

This propaganda you found is pretty compelling; I can see why a lot of those young men were swayed by it. You're right, the references to heroes are quite troubling. It seems like these Nemesis folks are no friends of ours.