| An Unreturned Phone Call |
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Alignment Mission |
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| Type |
Alignment Tip |
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| Place |
Rogue Isles |
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| Available to |
Vigilantes |
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| Level range |
30–39 |
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| Choice |
Villain |
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An Unreturned Phone Call
Alignment Mission
You hang up the phone in disgust. You've been keeping tabs on the operations of the Tsoo and the Freakshow in the Rogue Isles for a while now and you've noticed an unsettling trend; they seem to have stopped shooting at each other. As if that wasn't strange enough, then you heard that Steel Mountain, one of the Tsoo leaders, wanted to redeem himself. He's teamed up with Gung Ho Jim, and together they plan on taking the Freaks down.
Jim Matherson is an idiot and is walking into a trap. And worst of all, he isn't returning your calls.
You gave Steel Mountain the benefit of the doubt, at first, but decided it would be best to check with your sources. Now you have no doubt in your mind that Steel Mountain is going to betray Jim Matherson, and he simply doesn't want to hear it. The fool! You're going to have to intervene and take Steel Mountain down yourself, no matter who gets in your way.
VILLAIN: Prove Steel Mountain's evil intentions... by any means necessary.
Briefing
Steel Mountain has convinced Jim Matherson to team up with him in order to take on the Freakshow. You know he is leading Jack into a trap. It is bad enough that old gung ho Jim is falling into it, but Jack decided to recruit Sidewinder and bring her along as well. It's up to you to take Steel Mountain down and expose him for the villain he was and still is. You don't have much time to intercept Jim and prove to him what Steel Mountain is planning. Jim is an idiot, especially for dragging Sidewinder into this mess.
- Save Jim Matherson and Sidewinder from Steel Mountain's trap.
If you can find Jim before it's too late then he should listen to reason. You can only hope that he and Sidewinder didn't split up, otherwise it may be too late for the other.
Unnecessary Solicitation
Jim isn't answering his phone and doesn't want to hear the truth. The only way to get through to him is going to be in person, and that means finding him inside that Freakshow warehouse.
Mission Objective(s)
You've tuned into Jim's radio frequency, but can't transmit to him. Already you can hear maneuvering orders being issued between Jim and Sidewinder. It looks like the operation is already underway and they've split up.
- Expose Steel Mountain's evil plot!
- Find Jim Matherson
- Talk to Jim Matherson
- Kill Jim Matherson
- Find Sidewinder
- Talk to Sidewinder
- Defeat Steel Mountain
- Survive the Freakshow onslaught!
You rescued Sidewinder, but it was not easy. Jim Matherson refused to believe that Steel Mountain was plotting his death, so in the end you killed him. At least in this way his death had meaning, for it was the leverage you needed to convince Sidewinder that Steel Mountain was going to betray them.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Eleven (Freakshow Sonic Tank)
- Jim Matherson (Longbow Officer)
- Ru5T 13uCk3T
- Sidewinder
- Steel Mountain
- Baconator
- Juicy Juice
- Flatline
Entrance caption dialogue
[Caption] Sidewinder, this is Matherson. I've disarmed the perimeter explosives and made my way inside, the path should be clear now, over.
[Caption] This is Sidewinder. I'm preparing to breach the compound. Entering radio silence for zero-five minutes, over.
[Caption] Copy that, Sidewinder... Wait... what's that? We've got company! Abort the breach, I need help now!
[Caption] Freaks everywhere! I need backup! Sidewinder, are you there? Anyone!?
Jim Matherson dialogue
Before Combat:
- Jim Matherson: Calm down there fellahs...
- Eleven: Let's see what happens when I turn it up a notch!
Combat start:
- Jim Matherson: Character? Man am I glad to see you!
- Eleven: Welcome to the festivities!
Combat Finish:
- Jim Matherson: What are you doing here? Figured we could use a hand, huh?
Jim Matherson conversation
Speaking with Jim Matherson
I'm surprised to see you here, Character. I figured you thought Steel Mountain was irredeemable. I'm glad to see that you realized you were wrong.
- Steel Mountain, is he here?
Yeah, he came in through the south entrance, Sidewinder from the northwest. I will say, I was a little shaky at first, but man, the intelligence he's provided has been dead on the money. He's been a real asset.
- Steel Mountain is leading you into a trap. I have sources...
Sources? You mean enemies that will say anything to see him taken down a notch. Seriously, Character, Steel Mountain has changed his ways, he's one of us now. Until you get some solid evidence there is no way that I'm taking that man's chance to redeem himself away from him.
- Then you are already dead...
Dead? What are you talking about? Now wait a second...
- If you're to die then let it be to save someone else.
After conversation
- Jim Matherson: What in the! What are you doing!?
Caption dialogue
[Caption] I'm in the compound, talk to me Matherson...
- Nothing: I've got Freaks all over the place, I'm in a tight spot, do you read? Over.
Sidewinder dialogue
Before Combat:
- Sidewinder: Hey, uh, guys... Nice day out today, huh?
- Ru5T 13uCk3T: I'm gonna skin you, and wear you like a belt! Ha!
Combat start:
- Sidewinder: Over here!
- Ru5T 13uCk3T: Brought a little friend to play too, huh?
Combat Finish:
- Sidewinder: I didn't know you were on this op.
When lost:
- Sidewinder: Ahhhh... I'm lost... Dangit.
When found again:
- Sidewinder: These Freaks are no joke.
Sidewinder conversation
Speaking with Sidewinder
Where did you come from, Character? Did Matherson send you? I haven't heard from him since I went radio silent.
- And you never will again, Steel Mountain killed him.
What?! What are you talking about?
Sidewinder speaks into her radio
"Sidewinder to Matherson, come in... Matherson, this is Sidewinder, over...
- I saw it with my own eyes, Steel Mountain played you.
Dammit... Dammit! I knew it... I knew that slimeball couldn't be trusted. Jim, you idiot, I told you but you wouldn't listen...
Alright, Character, we do this together. Steel Mountain is going to pay!
- Right, we can't let Matherson's death be for nothing.
Ambush! Three waves of Freakshow will attack when Sidewinder's conversation is completed.
Freakshow ambush dialogue
- Baconator: There you are!
- Baconator: Baaaaaaacon... Where are you bacon?
- Juicy Juice: I'm juiced up!
- Juicy Juice: I'm gonna juice you like an orange, and by that I mean make your head explode!
- Flatline: Sidewinder, baby, you're gonna give me a heart attack! Ah ha haha heh heh!
- Flatline: Come on baby, can't you feel the sparks between us? Ah ha ha ha!
Steel Mountain dialogue
Before combat:
- Steel Mountain: Those fools fell into my trap so easily. Everything is working perfectly.
Combat start:
- Steel Mountain: Ahhhh, Character. I should have expected you to come here, and I see you brought Sidewinder with you. Good, together you will die!
At 75% Life:
- Steel Mountain: It won't take long for me to convince more of you fools to come to your death in my trap.
- Sidewinder: I'm going to make you pay, Steel Mountain!
At 50% Life:
- Steel Mountain: When word reaches the ears of other heroes that the Freakshow are responsible, they will come in droves to avenge you.
- Sidewinder: I'm going to cook you into dust you slime!
At 25% Life:
- Steel Mountain: And it is I who will be there to lead them into battle, into my trap... Now die already!
- Sidewinder: Not so cocky now, are ya?!
Debriefing
Steel Mountain's lies were exposed thank to your efforts. It is unfortunate that Jim Matherson had to die defending this villain, but the truth had to come out, and it was the best way to ensure that Sidewinder would side with you. The ends justify the means in this case. The citizens should thank you for being able to make the difficult calls and ensuring that anything and everything will be done to ensure their safety and the safety of those who protect them. Godspeed, Jim, godspeed.
VILLAIN
