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The Tsoo Coup (20-24)

Souvenir

Tsoo Dagger

You've kept this ancient Tsoo dagger as a reminder of the time you thwarted:

The Tsoo Coup

It all began when you took to the streets to battle the Tsoo of Independence Port and Talos Island. During these skirmishes, you learned that the Tsoo were planning a takeover of Paragon City. You also discovered a tube containing the blueprints to five buildings. You took the blueprints to Agent Warren Trudeau of the FBI, who promised he would identify the buildings for you.

Shortly afterwards, your contact got word of a large shipment of artifacts in the hands of the Tsoo. You went to recover these artifacts, only to find out that the rumors were nothing but a trap designed to snare some of the more powerful members of the Warriors.

When Agent Trudeau learned the identities of the buildings, you realized that three were Family front companies and two were probable Warriors' hangouts. The Tsoo attacked them all within hours, but quick action on your part prevented the Tsoo from annihilating their targets.

Furious at his failure to take over the gangs of Paragon City, Tub Ci ordered a hit on you, but no one has yet been bold enough to take the contract.

Hit the streets of Talos Island and take down as many Tsoo as you can

Briefing

I'm worried about the Tsoo, Character. My sources tell me those power hungry gangsters have some big plan in the works, but nobody seems to know anything specific. I think you should hit the streets of Talos Island and take down as many Tsoo as you can. Maybe one of them will give us a clue about their next move. When you're done clearing Talos, move on to Independence Port.

Mission Acceptance

We're gonna need some solid stuff to go on, but I'm sure you can find it.

Ambush! Upon acceptance of the mission, there will be an ambush by Tsoo.

Question Tsoo in Talos Island

Unnecessary Solicitation

We need hard evidence on what the Tsoo are up to.

Mission Objective(s)

• Question Tsoo in Talos Island
  • Defeat 15 Tsoo

You've defeated enough Tsoo in Talos Island.

Tsoo conversation

One of the Tsoo you took down bragged:

'You cannot possibly stop all of us! The Tsoo are taking over very soon! Tub Ci is gonna run all of Paragon City, and there is nothing you 'heroes' can do about it!'

Ambush! Upon completion of the first part of the mission, there will be another ambush by Tsoo.

Grill Tsoo in Independence Port

Unnecessary Solicitation

We need hard evidence on what the Tsoo are up to.

Mission Objective(s)

• Grill Tsoo in Independence Port
  • Defeat 15 Tsoo

On the body of one of the fallen Tsoo, you found a tube containing several sets of blueprints.

Blueprints

You found this tube on a Tsoo gangster. It containing blueprints to five buildings in Paragon City.

Debriefing

I don't recognize any of the buildings in these blueprints that the Tsoo gangster was carrying. We'll have to continue this line of investigation.

Take the blueprints to Warren Trudeau

Briefing

I know this guy in the FBI, Warren Trudeau. He might be able to ID the buildings the Tsoo are interested in. Take the blueprints over to Warren, won't you, Character?

Mission Acceptance

It's kinda scary how many blueprints are here. Looks like the Tsoo could be planning something big.

Unnecessary Solicitation

I called Warren to let him know you are coming. He's expecting those blueprints right away.

Mission Objective(s)

• Take blueprints to Trudeau

Warren Trudeau

Debriefing

If you found these blueprints on a Tsoo gangster, they're probably planning a strike. I'll have someone at the bureau compare the blueprints to the city planner's files. If a match comes up, I'll let you know.

Debriefing

Thanks for getting those blueprints over to Warren. I'm sure he'll be able to ID the buildings the Tsoo are interested in.

Search the Tsoo base for the artifacts

Briefing

One of my sources called me with some disturbing news. It seems the Tsoo have amassed quite an impressive array of artifacts lately; it's the type of stuff the Outcasts and the Warriors go crazy over. Can you go search this Tsoo base for the artifacts? Thanks, Character. I hear the leader of the base is called Copperhead. See if you can find out what he's plotting.

Mission Acceptance

Warren hasn't yet been able to ID the buildings in those blueprints you found on the Tsoo. The minute I learn something, I'll let you know.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Have you been to that base yet? I want to know what the Tsoo are up to!

Mission Objective(s)

You hear the grunts and shouts of young men engaged in earnest battle. You may have stumbled into the middle of a gang war.

• Defeat Copperhead and his crew
  • Search for clues

You defeated Copperhead and uncovered the trap laid for the Warriors.

Enemies

Tsoo

Warriors

Notable NPCs

• Copperhead (Tsoo Fire Dagger)
• Red Viper (Tsoo Lightning Blade)

Warriors chatter

Before combat:

Warriors minion 1 Where are those artifacts?

Warriors minion 2: They said they'd be here!

Combat start:

Warriors minion 1: Kill Character, then we'll get back to the search!

Lieutenant Battle dialogue

Before combat:

Sorcerer: You Warriors are as predictable as you are stupid.

Slasher: Give up the artifacts!

Tsoo minion: You Warriors are going down.

Warriors minion: You can't stop us!

Combat start:

Sorcerer: Stop Character!

Slasher: Character must not interrupt our search!

Tsoo minion: You masks won't know what hit you.

Warriors minion: No one will stand in our way!

Red Viper dialogue

Before combat: I knew you would appear as soon as we leaked the info, Character. You are, after all, so reliable.
Combat start: Make certain Character takes meals through a straw.

Copperhead dialogue

Before combat: Those foolish Warriors. I knew they would come after those artifacts! Right into my trap!
Combat start: Looks like the trap caught more than Warriors; it caught Character as well!

Documents

These documents detail a five-pronged Tsoo strike against the Family and the Warriors.

Debriefing

So there were no artifacts at that Tsoo base at all, just a trap for the Warriors? Sorry I got you mixed up in this, but I think that your presence prevented the Tsoo from gaining further ground. According to these documents you found, the Tsoo are trying to take down both the Warriors and the Family! Character, we could be looking at a major showdown.

Stop the Tsoo from taking over all the gangs of Paragon City

Briefing

Warren Trudeau just got back to me. He's ID'd all the buildings in those blueprints you found on the Tsoo. Three of them are front companies for Family operations. The other two are over on Talos Island. They're empty right now, which makes them perfect meeting places for the Warriors.

It looks like the Tsoo are planning a major hit on both the Family and the Warriors. Character, get out there and stop the Tsoo from taking over all the gangs of Paragon City!

Mission Acceptance

See if you can get some more heroes to help you with this one. I am afraid that if the Tsoo are successful, Tub Ci will be mayor of Paragon City tomorrow.

Note

While the following missions have primary objectives involving the gang leaders, none of the missions have named bosses. Clearing the final room will fulfill the primary objective.

Bust gang leaders, their crews

Unnecessary Solicitation

I need you and anyone who can help you to stop the Tsoo before it's too late! Hurry!

Mission Objective(s)

You enter with caution. This place has long been a suspected hideout of the Family.

• Bust gang leaders, their crews
  • Unlock back room

You defeated all the villains in the first building.

Enemies

The Family

Tsoo

Notable NPCs

• Green Destiny (Tsoo Sorcerer)
• Johnny No-Nose (The Family Capo Gunner)

Family chatter

Before combat:

Family minion 1: I can't believe the Tsoo are making a power play like this.

Family minion 2: Make sure Johnny No-Nose gets outta here before they find him!

Combat start:

Family minion 1: Lets take care of Character first!

Lieutenant Battle dialogue

Before combat:

Green Destiny: Meet the new boss, No-Nose.

Johnny No-Nose: You think you can stand up to the Family?

Tsoo minion: Family Scmamily.

Family minion: We will always rule this town!

Combat start:

Green Destiny: No one will stop our great plan!

Johnny No-Nose: Deal with the masks, then eliminate these petty thugs.

Tsoo minion: You're a goner now, Character.

Family minion: We will not tolerate this slight!

Key

You found this small brass key while searching a desk in the Family's lair.

Bust gang leaders, their crews

Unnecessary Solicitation

One down, four to go! Hurry!

Mission Objective(s)

The lobby has been ripped apart, tables and chairs thrown every which way.

• Bust gang leaders, their crews
  • Unlock back room

You defeated all the villains in the second building.

Enemies

The Family

Tsoo

Notable NPCs

• Brass Dragon (Tsoo Sorcerer)
• Tony Big Hands (The Family Capo Muscle)

Family chatter

Before combat:

Family minion 1: They'll never get their hands on Tony as long as I've got the key.

Family minion 2: You said it, brother.

Combat start:

Family minion 1: Character knows too much!

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Before combat:

Family minion 1: I heard that they are going after Johnny No-Nose and Marko Slow-Eye as well!.

Family minion 2: We gots to keep everyone away from da boss!

Combat start:

Family minion 1: Let's take out Character first!

Lieutenant Battle dialogue

Before combat:

Brass Dragon: You'll be working for us before the day is out.

Tony Big Hands: See here, dummy, I'm a made guy.

Tsoo minion: We're taking over this town.

Family minion: We're not gonna play ball with you losers.

Combat start:

Brass Dragon: Everyone will fall before the Tsoo!

Tony Big Hands: Get Character fitted for some concrete boots!

Tsoo minion: Cower before the Tsoo, petty hero!

Family minion: You should mind your own business!

Key

You found this small copper key after defeating one of the Family's thugs.

Bust gang leaders, their crews

Unnecessary Solicitation

Sounds like Marko Slow-Eye is their next target. Sorry, Character, but if I were you, I wouldn't expect him to be grateful for your interference.

Mission Objective(s)

On the floor, you spot a set of wire clippers and an annotated set of floor plans. Perhaps the Tsoo are setting up a more explosive hit than normal.

• Bust gang leaders, their crews
  • Disarm bomb, Unlock back room

You defeated all the villains in the third building.

Enemies

• The Family
• Tsoo

Notable NPCs

• Copper Viper (Tsoo Sorcerer)
• Marko Slow-Eye (The Family Capo Muscle)

Family chatter

Before combat:

Family minion 1: Man, the Tsoo are just trying to take out every one of us.

Family minion 2: This is beginning to suck.

Combat start:

Family minion 1: Oh, a mask. Lets play cop and robbers.

Lieutenant Battle dialogue

Before combat:

Copper Viper: Pledge your life to the Tsoo, or accept the consequences.

Marko Slow-Eye: The Family's got a lot of muscle. We ain't just roll over, see?

Tsoo minion: I really, really hope you accept the consequences.

Family minion: Is this some kind of joke?

Combat start:

Copper Viper: You can't stop us, Character!

Marko Slow-Eye: Are you eyeballing me?

Tsoo minion: That costume's going to look great in my trophy case.

Family minion: What are you looking at?

Key

You found this small iron key while searching a desk in the Family's lair.

Bust gang leaders, their crews

Unnecessary Solicitation

You've two more places to get to! Both are on Talos Island.

Mission Objective(s)

You're in Warrior territory now, and they won't be happy to see you.

• Bust gang leaders, their crews

You defeated all the villains in the fourth building.

Enemies

Tsoo

Warriors

Notable NPCs

• Blue Nightmare (Tsoo Sorcerer)
• Valiant (Warriors Slasher)

Warriors Patrol dialogue

Before combat:

Warriors minion 1: We must stop the Tsoo incursion!

Warriors minion 2: Spread out and search the base!

Combat start:

Warriors minion 1: Ah, Character! Do you wish our wrath as well?

Warriors minion 2: I will strike you down!

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Before combat:

Warriors minion 1: The Tsoo are proving to be worthy, but dishonorable, adversaries!

Warriors minion 2: I cannot believe that they would be so bold today.

Lieutenant Battle dialogue

Before combat:

Blue Nightmare: The Warriors' time is over.

Valiant: Our courage is easily a match for your chicanery.

Tsoo minion: You guys make me laugh.

Warriors minion: We will crush your pathetic coup!

Combat start:

Blue Nightmare: Bow to us, Character. Bow or be destroyed!

Valiant: You dare?

Tsoo minion: Now here's a target worth fighting!

Warriors minion: Peasant!

Bust gang leaders, their crews

Unnecessary Solicitation

This last place is an office building, so there might be innocents around. Protect them above all else.

Mission Objective(s)

This ordinary office building houses the final battle of this marathon campaign. The Tsoo are almost thwarted.

• Bust gang leaders, their crews
  • 6 hostages remaining

You have prevented the Tsoo from taking over the gangs of Paragon City.

Enemies

Tsoo

Warriors

Notable NPCs

• Heracles (Warriors Slasher Elite)
• Teal Death (Tsoo Fire Dagger)
• 6 Office Workers (Hostages)

Office workers dialogue

On Rescue: Thank you, Character! Those gangsters are crazy!

Warriors Patrol dialogue

Before combat:

Warriors minion 1: The Tsoo have attempted the unthinkable.

Warriors minion 2: They will surely pay for this in Hades.

Heracles & Teal Death dialogue

Before combat:

Heracles: Vile knave! You shall not win the day!

Teal Death: Character may have shut down our other operations, but we can still take you down.

Warriors minion: Your skills are pitiful, petty Tsoo.

Tsoo minion: You're finished, Warriors!

Combat start:

Heracles: Trespasser! Prepare to be run through!

Teal Death: That's Character! The one who has ruined everything!

Warriors minion: We will deal with our own problems!

Tsoo minion: I'll get you for this!

Debriefing

To be honest, for a minute there I wasn't sure you could thwart the Tsoo campaign to take over the other gangs. Guess you showed me!

You did an excellent job today, Character. If not for you, the Tsoo would have quickly established utter dominance over the streets of Paragon City. I heard through the grapevine that their leader, Tub Ci, ordered a hit on you. Don't worry, no one has been bold enough to step forward and take that contract. Not after the world of hurt you put on the Tsoo today.