Mission:Tip - Dr. Aeon's Science Convention

Dr. Aeon's Science Convention
Alignment Mission
Type	Alignment Tip
Place	Rogue Isles
Available to	Villains and Rogues
Level range	30–39
Choice	Villain or Rogue

Dr. Aeon's Science Convention (30-39)

You find a flier detailing a science convention to be held by Dr. Aeon in the main square of Cap au Diable - it's fairly gutsy of him, you'll admit. You go to investigate to see it filled with minor devices - mostly just Aeon showing off his new NutriPaste product. However while you're there, you overhear Marshal Brass speaking to another Arachnos agent...

Listen up and listen up good, runt!

We've got a serious problem on our hands. That thorn Amanda Vines has been kidnapped by the vigilante Sky Dragon. Now, we checked it out - he's not holding her in his warehouse in Paragon, he's got her here in the Isles, somewhere in St. Martial. From the looks of it, he's trying to use his powers to twist Amanda Vines' mind to give her psychic abilities. Which may or may not be something she wants - but we can't have that.

You need to get in there and get her out! You fail and it means I'll have to pay some super-powered jerk to get her back instead!

This could certainly be something you can use to your advantage. Sky Dragon is known for having many priceless items - gathered both from his journeys around the world and also given to him from his masters. If he's here in the Isles, it means that warehouse of his is currently unguarded, just waiting for someone to go take everything from there. You'd have to make sure no one else gets the idea before you.

Of course...there's also the possibility of money to be made. You wouldn't be able to sell Sky Dragon's artifacts on the open market - they'd be too easy to trace back to him, and you. But if you were to knock out that Arachnos guard and save Amanda Vines, you'd be able to earn some points with Arachnos - and, much more importantly, a good amount of money.

Villain Acceptance

Briefing

Sky Dragon has taken somewhat of a fall from grace recently - you've heard some reports of his antics within Paragon City. The fact that he's operating now in the Isles must mean he's either getting desperate or hungry for power.

Too bad for him that he'll be returning to an empty warehouse - if you have anything to say about it.

Rob Sky Dragon's warehouse!

You'll easily be able to hijack one of the Arachnos flyers to get you into Paragon - you can just tell the men you're serving Marshal Brass. From there it's just a matter of clearing out whoever is in that warehouse - it's safe to assume you're not the only one trying to rob it - in order to get yourself those artifacts.

Unnecessary Solicitation

You'll have to make sure to bring enough boxes to store those artifacts in - just in the event that Sky Dragon has more than you anticipated.

Mission Objective(s)

You step inside of Sky Dragon's warehouse to see the tell-tale signs that the Tsoo have already arrived here. At least they were kind enough to get rid of any traps Sky Dragon may have placed.

• Rob Sky Dragon's Warehouse!
  • 3 Artifacts to recover!

Defeat the incoming Circle Hunter! You've recovered all of Sky Dragon's artifacts - it looks like he may have had a thing for fighting creatures of the netherworld.

Enemies

Tsoo

The Family

Notable NPCs

• Random Tsoo boss x5 (Tsoo Bosses)
• Circle Hunter (Circle of Thorns Boss)

Tsoo artifact dialogue

Tsoo 1: Tub Ci says these artifacts will help us against the darkness of Astoria.
Tsoo 2: I hope so. I do not have any desire to go back into that cursed city.

The Fight for Dark Astoria

You found some documents on the Tsoo guards in Sky Dragon's warehouse. They detail a plan by Tub Ci to combat the Banished Pantheon in Dark Astoria.

It would appear that Tub Ci believes he and his men can save this part of Paragon and ward off the 'evil spirits and their dead god' from entering this realm. Sky Dragon's artifacts were to play a key role in this task.

Random Tsoo dialogue

Tsoo 1: Tub Ci has said that whoever performs admirably here shall be sent in to fight in Astoria.
Tsoo 2: I fully intend to receive that honor!

Family dialogue

Family: You stupid Tsoo, always gettin' in the way!
Wailer: Stay out of our affairs, fool! You do not know what we seek!

Bug! The Family are inexplicably fighting a Wailer here. Nothing in the mission references the Wailers, and the above dialogue suggests they're intended to be addressing a member of the Tsoo, so this is presumably a mistake.

Tsoo boss 1 and 2 dialogue

Before combat:

Tsoo Boss 1: I am unsure of how much we will need this shield. Will this crusade truly lead us to the Underworld?

Tsoo Boss 2: We must be prepared for anything - perhaps Astoria itself is now linked to the Underworld.

Combat start:

Tsoo Boss 1: The Family and now Character. We shall send you to your death!

Tsoo Boss 2: We shall finish this here, Character.

The Seeker's Shield

You found a shield with an emblem of a panther on it. It seems that this is some sort of artifact to shield the user against the power of the Netherworld - some say one could walk into the very heart of the Netherworld with this and remain untouched. Others say those people are fools and would be killed instantly. There's really only one way to find out how well this artifact works, unfortunately.

Tsoo boss 3 and 4 dialogue

Before combat:

Tsoo Boss 3: This artifact will serve us well within Astoria. We must ensure the others have fared as well as we have.

Tsoo Boss 4: Indeed, to be able to see the evil within the darkness shall ensure our victory comes that much swifter.

Combat start:

Tsoo Boss 3: This shall be the end of your journey, Character.

Tsoo Boss 4: Character! You desire these artifacts for yourself, do you? Too bad, they shall spell your doom!

The Seeker's Eyes

You found an artifact shaped like a tiger. It is colored black, with its eyes as white as pearls. From what you can gather, this artifact allows the user to see the auras of any evil creature from some distance - even through solid objects.

Tsoo boss 5 dialogue

Before combat: This katana is marvelous...it will serve us well in the fight for Astoria.
Combat start: Character. You will be a perfect test subject for this weapon!

The Seeker's Blade

You found an ornate katana with a decorated hilt. There is an image of a panther with white eyes carved into the hilt. This artifact is said to be able to slice through any being made of pure negative energy - useful if someone were to be going up against dark spirits in the netherworld.

Ambush! When all artifacts have been recovered, the Circle Hunter will spawn. Circle Hunter: Those artifacts belong to the Circle, Character!

Debriefing

You return back to the Isles with some useful artifacts - considering all of the competition in the Isles, it'll be useful to have these items to weed them out, should anyone think of trying to one-up you.

Rogue Acceptance

Briefing

While stealing Sky Dragon's items and selling them on the black market is tempting, you probably wouldn't be able to fetch much money for them, given that whoever obtains them will be hunted down like a dog by Sky Dragon and beaten into a pulp. Now...this other job, however, with Amanda Vines, can be profitable. Marshal Brass has been known to work together with freelancers from time to time - albeit work together might be a bit much, as he usually shows a great deal of disdain in asking for hired help.

If something were to...happen to that Arachnos squad going to rescue Vines, he'd have no choice but to pay you for her rescue.

Force your way into saving Amanda Vines!

You swiftly make your way to where Sky Dragon is holding Amanda Vines, making sure to let the Arachnos squad get there first - after all, you'll have to make it look like someone other than you took them out.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Maybe you'll use some of your money towards the medical bills for these Arachnos soldiers.

Mission Objective(s)

This must be the place where Sky Dragon is keeping Amanda Vines. First things first - handling that squad of Arachnos.

• Rescue Amanda Vines!
  • Take out the Arachnos patrol!
  • Defeat Sky Dragon!

You fought through Sky Dragon's trap after saving Amanda Vines. Now to let Marshal Brass know of your 'services'.

Enemies

Arachnos

Rogue Island Police

Notable NPCs

• Amanda Vines
• Sky Dragon

Arachnos Patrol dialogue

Before combat:

Crab Spider Slicer: One day I'm going to rise to the top, THEN Marshal Brass will regret ever crossing me!

Crab Spider Slicer: Hah! Yeah, right.

Crab Spider Slicer: Then what's the point of all of this? If we work hard enough, we'll get there.

Crab Spider Slicer: Don't you understand? You'll never get to the top. None of us ever will.

Crab Spider Slicer: You're fooling yourself. Just keep your head down and you won't get hurt.

Combat start:

Crab Spider Slicer: Character?!

Crab Spider Slicer: Now you've done it...!

Rogue Island Police dialogue

RIP: It better, it won't look good for us if Vines escapes.

RIP: Is this going to work?

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RIP: Sky Dragon only cares about getting the job done. We just gotta make sure we're not dead when that happens.

RIP: I'm surprised this guy doesn't seem to, well, you know, CARE too much about some of what we've done.

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RIP: I don't make the calls around here, just keep your mouth shut!

RIP: Is it really a good idea to be working with this guy?

Amanda Vines dialogue

Before Combat:

RIP: Shut up! We've seen the other pieces you've done on us - you think we care anymore?

Amanda Vines: Let go of me! You're all going to be in tomorrow night's broadcast! Corruption in the RIP!

Combat start:

RIP: There's Character! Do it!

Amanda Vines: Character...! He was right...get out of here! Run!

Combat Finish:

Amanda Vines: Character, Sky Dragon was never doing any project! He set this up to lure you into an ambush!

Ambush! Sky Dragon will attack after Amanda Vines' captors are defeated.

Sky Dragon dialogue

Combat start:

Sky Dragon: I won't let Character slip out of my grasp now.

At 100% Life:

Sky Dragon: You should be honored, Character, that I went through all this effort to lure you out!

At 50% Life:

Sky Dragon: Everything worked out perfectly. I knew Arachnos would send someone in to save Vines, and I knew YOU would take advantage of that!

At 25% Life:

Sky Dragon: You're more powerful than I previously predicted, it seems...

Defeated:

Sky Dragon: This is not the end, Character...!

Debriefing

You contact Marshal Brass regarding payment for rescuing Vines - after Brass discovers that the 'RIP' took down his squad, he is all but eager to pay you - for both rescuing Vines and for keeping quiet about the matter.