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== Overview ==
{{Infobox Contact
|name=Shadow Spider
|image=Shadow_Spider_01.jpg
|img_capt=Arachnos Spymaster
|zone=[[Grandville]]
|x=2762.8|y=243.4|z=834.5
|levels=45-50
|introed='''== Level 40-44 =='''<br />[[Mage-Killer Zuhkara]]<br />'''== Level 45-50 =='''<br />[[Vernon von Grun]]
|intros='''== Level 45-50 =='''<br />[[Abyss]]<br />[[Tavish Bell]]<br />[[Vernon von Grun]]
|enemies={{Enemy Knives of Artemis}}
{{Enemy Longbow}}
{{Enemy Malta Operatives}}
{{Enemy Paragon Police}}
}}
As enemy:

'''Shadow Spider''' is an Archvillain working for [[Arachnos]] who can be fought during the [[Statesman Task Force]] in City of Heroes, between levels 45 and 50. 

As contact:

{{Contact Overview|Name=Shadow Spider|City=V|Zone=Grandville|x=2762.8|y=243.4|z=834.5|Pronoun=Her|HoodYN=Y|Hood=The Tangle|OriginYN=N|Origin=|LevelYN=Y|Level=45-50}}
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== Description ==

Shadow Spider began her career as a [[Knives of Artemis|Knife of Artemis]], specializing in infiltration and intelligence jobs that no one else thought possible.  Now working with Arachnos, Shadow Spider acts friendly and nice, and is usually very good to her people, but can turn cold as ice and hard as steel when she needs to be.

== Quotes ==

During the mission '''Capture Dr. Aeon''', in the Statesman Task Force, she will say the following: 

'''At 75% Life:''' ''Is this almost a threat.''

'''At 50% Life:''' ''It seems that [[Dr. Aeon|Aeon]] undersold your prowess.''

'''At 25% Life:''' ''How could there be heroes with any power left?''

'''Defeated:''' ''Operations concluded...''<br />''unsuccessfully...''

'''After defeating a player:''' ''No wonder all of you heroes are dead these days.''

== See also ==

* Shadow Spider's [[Arachnos Archvillains#Shadow Spider|Arachnos Archvillains]] profile for a list of her powers.

== Introductions ==
=== Contact Introduced By ===
==== Level 40-44 ====
* [[Mage-Killer Zuhkara]]
==== Level 45-50 ====
* [[Vernon von Grun]]

=== Contact Introduces ===
''{{orange|Missing text}}''
==== Level 45-50 ====
{{NewContact Abyss}}
{{NewContact Tavish Bell}}
{{NewContact Vernon von Grun}}

=== Information ===
'''Arachnos Spymaster'''

Shadow Spider began her career as a [[Knives of Artemis|Knife of Artemis]], specializing in infiltration and intelligence jobs that no one else thought possible.  Now working with Arachnos, Shadow Spider acts friendly and nice, and is usually very good to her people, but can turn cold as ice and hard as steel when she needs to be.

=== Prior to Introduction ===
Have you ever heard the term 'covert ops'? Make yourself scarce. Unless I get the word from someone I trust, like Zuhkara, I don't know you.

=== Initial Contact ===
My code-name is Shadow Spider, I deal with [[Arachnos]] covert ops, and that's all you need to know about me. Do a good job and you'll get a good pay-off. Cross me, and I get angry.

=== Greeting ===
{{Missing Greeting}}
=== Too Busy ===
Your current activities are drawing far too much attention. You need to settle some of your other affairs before we continue.

=== No More Missions ===
Our work is done, {{Character}}. Speak to no one about what we have done.

== Store ==
{{Missing Store}}
* [[Inspirations]]
* {{Store Nat|Level=45|Price=200}}
* {{Store Nat|Level=50|Price=200}}

== Story Arcs ==

=== Indigo Hunt ===
{{MeritAward|4}}

'''Souvenir:''' Agent Indigo's Badge

This is [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]]'s [[Longbow]] Badge. You took it from her after a tale you like to call:

'''Indigo Hunt'''

It all started when [[Shadow Spider]] talked to you about problems [[Arachnos]] was having with increased [[Longbow]] sting operations. [[Shadow Spider]] suspected a [[Longbow]] spy was behind it, but needed to track down who it was. The current problem was with an [[Arachnos]] arms shipment being intercepted by the [[Paragon Police Department]] and [[Longbow]]. You faced down the [[Paragon Police Department|PPD]] and [[Longbow]] agents and discovered the hidden agent behind these operations was someone named [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]]. [[Shadow Spider]] wasn't surprised - apparently [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]] has been a thorn in the side of [[Arachnos]] for a long time.

[[Arachnos]] intercepted a signal offshore of the [[Nerva Archipelago]] which they believed was intended for [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]]. Investigating, you discovered a mobile [[Longbow]] base within a cargo ship. You accessed one of the computers within the base and downloaded the location of [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]] - Agincourt in the [[Nerva Archipelago]]!

[[Shadow Spider]] saw this as the perfect excuse to attack the [[Longbow]] stronghold. Using [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]]'s counter-[[Arachnos]] operations as an excuse, you assaulted the base, bringing in [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]] for [[Arachnos]] justice!

==== {{UL|Salvage weapons smuggling operation}} ====
''(Indigo Hunt: Part One)''

'''Briefing'''

A number of the 'entrepreneurs' of the [[Rogue Isles]] have been getting into trouble with [[Longbow]] and the [[Paragon Police Department]]. However, these conflicts have been occurring with more and more frequency, and I'm sensing there may be a [[Longbow]] spy behind it all. Our job is to catch the spy. We've just received word of another [[Longbow]] strike. There's a cargo ship with a re-supply of weapons for our operatives in the [[Rogue Isles]] which has just been intercepted by [[Longbow]]. We need someone to board the ship, recover the weapons, and take out the lead [[Longbow#Bosses|Longbow Agent]].
It's only a matter of time before the [[Paragon Police Department|PPD]] and [[Longbow]] offload that shipment of weapons. You have 75 minutes to complete this mission.

[[Longbow]] has been working with the [[Paragon Police Department]] on this arms smuggling bust, so you can expect to deal with Paragon's finest as well as the regular [[Longbow]] agents. If you can find who's been leading these sting operations it'd be a bonus.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The PPD ships have already returned to [[Paragon City]] with their [[Arachnos]] prisoners. Salvage what weapons you can before it's too late!|Primary=Recover 5 Weapon Stashes (Timed, 1:15)|Secondary=Defeat [[Longbow#Bosses|Agent Dockard]]|Additional=|Completion=You Salvaged the arms smuggling operation!}}

'''Map Type'''

* maps/Missions/

''{{red|Ship map}}''

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Paragon Police}}
{{Enemy Longbow}}

{{NPC Text|title=PPD Transcended|text=
'''Before Combat:'''<br />
'''PPD Transcended:''' ''"Lock everything down! We've got enough evidence to send those Arachnos operatives to the Zig for many years."''<br />
'''Combat Start:'''<br />
'''PPD Transcended:''' ''"We've got trouble! Attack!"''}}

{{NPC Text|title=PPD Heracles|text=
'''Combat Start:'''<br />
'''PPD Heracles:''' ''"Warning: High Threat Hostile Detected"''<br />
'''PPD Heracles:''' ''"TO PROTECT AND SERVE!"''}}

{{NPC Text|title=Random Patrol|text=
'''Before Combat'''<br /> 
'''Patrol:''' ''"Secure the area!"''<br />
'''Combat Start'''<br />
'''Patrol:''' ''"It's {{Character}}! Watch out!"''}}

{{NPC Text|title=Agent Dockard|text=
'''Before Combat'''<br />
'''[[Longbow#Bosses|Agent Dockard]]:''' ''"[[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]] was right! This out to be a crimp in [[Arachnos]]' arms-smuggling!"''<br />
'''Combat Start'''<br />
'''[[Longbow#Bosses|Agent Dockard]]:''' ''"It's {{Character}}! Don't let that villain get away!"''}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=[[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]]|Text=
The [[Longbow]] agent heading up the intercept of the [[Arachnos]] arms shipment to Paragon City mentioned something about an [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]].}}

'''Debriefing'''

[[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]] is behind this? Yes, I'm well aware of the woman. She's a rather elusive individual, and is responsible for many infiltrations into [[Arachnos]] operations. We need to find her and deal with her.

You do decent work, {{Character}}

==== {{UL|Investigate Offshore Transmissions}} ====
''(Indigo Hunt: Part Two)''

'''Briefing'''

We need to find the [[Longbow]] base where [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]] is based out of so we can put a halt to her counter-[[Arachnos]] operations. We've intercepted some coded transmissions coming offshore from the [[Nerva Archipelago]]. The information we've managed to translate is sketchy, but we believe this may be a lead to where [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]] might be hiding. Investigate the source of the offshore transmissions to determine where [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]] is hiding.
This is likely to be a protected [[Longbow]] base of operations, so you might need to take backup.

If this turns out to be another [[Longbow]] operation, take out everyone on that ship.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You hear the wail of an air siren warn against the approach of your vessel.|Primary=Find data on [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]]|Secondary=Defeat [[Longbow#Longbow Ballista|Longbow leader]] & agents|Additional=|Completion=You found the location of [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]]!}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=Indigo's Base of Operations|Text=According to these data files from the [[Longbow]] mobile ship base, the elusive [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]] is based out of the Longbow Agincourt base.}}

'''Map Type'''

* maps/Missions/

''{{red|[[Longbow]] Carrier Ship map}}''

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Longbow}}

{{NPC Text|title=Longbow Ballista|text=
'''Before Combat'''<br />
'''[[Longbow#Longbow Ballista|Longbow Ballista]]:''' ''"Prepare for assault!"''<br />
'''Combat Start'''<br />
'''[[Longbow#Longbow Ballista|Longbow Ballista]]:''' ''"Its {{Character}}! Call for backup!"''}}

'''Debriefing'''

So [[Longbow]] is based out of Agincourt, but carrying out covert ops against [[Arachnos]]? Naughty girl. She's just given us the excuse to make an assault on Agincourt.

==== {{UL|Defeat Agent Indigo}} ====
''(Indigo Hunt: Part Three)''

'''Briefing'''

[[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]] made a fatal mistake in conducting counter-[[Arachnos]] operations out of Agincourt. [[Arachnos]] is waiting for violations of conduct from those do-gooders so we can assault the place. In this case [[Longbow#Indigo|Indigo]] has coordinated actions which are against operatives of the [[Rogue Isles]]. Yes, it's a thin excuse, but that's all we need to nail her to the wall. Head into the [[Longbow]] base at Agincourt and take down [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]]!
This is going to be a heavily defended base, especially since [[Longbow#Indigo|Indigo]] has likely figured out we're on to her. You might need some backup.

[[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]] is the goal here, but feel free to take down as many [[Longbow]] agents as you'd like.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The [[Longbow]] base is on full alert. Time to take down [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]].|Primary=Defeat [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]]|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Agent Indigo!}}

'''Map Type'''

* maps/Missions/V_Longbow/Longbow_60

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Longbow}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]] (Hero)

{{NPC Text|title=Ambush|text=
'''[[Longbow#Minions|Ambush]]:''' ''"Halt this base is under [[Longbow]]'s jurisdiction!"''}}
{{NPC Text|title=Longbow Officer 1|text=
'''Before Combat'''<br />
'''[[Longbow#Bosses|Longbow Officer]]:''' ''"Be careful! {{Character}} could be anywhere!"<br />
'''Combat Start'''<br />
'''[[Longbow#Bosses|Longbow Officer]]:''' ''"Over there!"''}}
{{NPC Text|title=Longbow Officer 2|text=
'''Before Combat'''<br />
'''[[Longbow#Bosses|Longbow Officer]]:''' ''"I knew [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]]'s operations would get us into trouble!"'''<br />
'''Combat Start'''<br />
'''[[Longbow#Bosses|Longbow Officer]]:''' ''"It's {{Character}}! Attack!"'''}}
{{NPC Text|title=Agent Indigo|text=
'''Before Combat'''<br />
'''[[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]]:''' ''"I sense the approach of {{Character}}. Be on your guard."'''<br />
'''Combat Start'''<br />
'''[[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]]:''' ''"Ah, I was wondering when you'd get here. Let's finish this, shall we?"''<br />
'''[[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]]:''' ''"Take that!"''<br />
'''Upon Defeat'''<br />
'''[[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]]:''' ''"I didn't see that one coming!"''}}

'''Debriefing'''

You defeated [[Longbow#Indigo|Agent Indigo]]? Excellent work. That should reduce the effectiveness of [[Longbow]] somewhat, at least until they have time to replace her.

There's more to you than meets the eye, ''VillainName''. I like that.

=== Crimson Hunt ===
{{MeritAward|4}}
'''Souvenir:''' Crimson Hunt

It all started when [[Shadow Spider]] spoke to you about a theft which occurred at a high-profile [[Arachnos]] base. Judging by the way the [[Arachnos]] guard were taken care of, [[Shadow Spider]] suspected the [[Knives of Artemis]]. Since [[Malta Operatives|Malta]] works closely with the [[Knives of Artemis|Knives]], [[Shadow Spider]] sent you to find more information by invading a local [[Malta Operatives|Malta]] base. You discovered a [[Knives of Artemis]] sisterhood led by [[Knives of Artemis#Bosses|Aurelia Nine]] had taken the contract against [[Arachnos]] with an unnamed private party from [[St. Martial]], and learned the location of [[Knives of Artemis#Bosses|Aurelia Nine]]'s temporary base.

Traveling to [[St. Martial]], you hit the warehouse and tracked down [[Knives of Artemis#Bosses|Aurelia Nine]]. She related how she did further digging into the private party she took the contract with and discovered he was actually a deep-cover [[Longbow]] agent code-named '[[Longbow#Crimson|Crimson]]'. [[Shadow Spider]] heard of him, and realized it wasn't going to be easy taking him down.

==== {{UL|Find who took contract against Arachnos}} ====
''(Crimson Hunt: Part One)''

'''Briefing'''

[[Arachnos]] has to be careful with their activities. While the [[Rogue Isles]] is a nation unto itself, the global community watches us constantly, waiting for the opportunity to tear us apart. Every nation in the world has its dirty secrets, and we're no exception. The trick for keeping us under the global radar is misdirection, and outright treachery.
Occasionally, however, there is someone on the other side of the fence who knows these tricks as well. And that's who you're going to deal with. There are some files detailing Arachnos operations which have gone missing. These files could blow a lot of [[Arachnos]] plans wide open, so we need to recover those files before they fall into the wrong hands. The theft was expertly done, judging by how the [[Arachnos]] guards were dealt with. I've seen this type of work before, and I have no doubt the [[Knives of Artemis]] are involved. [[Arachnos]] has no real problem with [[Malta Operatives|Malta]] and the [[Knives of Artemis]] operating in the [[Rogue Isles]], but the deal is - if they push, we push back. [[Malta Operatives|Malta]] has a base here in [[Grandville]]. Hit the [[Malta Operatives|Malta]] base and find who took the contact on [[Arachnos]] assets.

[[Malta Operatives|Malta]] won't give up their agents easily, but given the proper persuasion they'll cut their losses by giving the info we need.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=[[Malta Operatives|Malta]] won't give up their agents easily. You'll have to do this the hard way.|Primary=Defeat [[Malta Operatives#Bosses|Malta leader]] & crew.|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You found out who took the contract against [[Arachnos]]!}}

'''Map Type'''

* maps/Missions/Tech/Tech_45/

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Malta Operatives}}

'''NPC Text'''

* [[Malta Operatives#Gunslinger 2|Boss Granger]]: Looks like we're gonna have to take this one on the chin, boys.

'''''Activated'''''

* [[Malta Operatives#Minions|Ambush1]]: Hit 'em hard!
* [[Malta Operatives#Minions|Ambush2]]: Hit 'em hard!
* [[Malta Operatives#Minions|Ambush3]]: Hit 'em hard!

* [[Malta Operatives#Gunslinger 2|Boss Granger]]: Guess what, ''VillainName''? I'm all outta bubblegum!

* [[Malta Operatives#Gunslinger 2|Boss Granger]]: Alright! I'll tell you what I know!

{{Mission Clue|Name=Freelance Work|Text=[[Malta Operatives#Gunslinger 2|Boss Granger]] in the [[Malta Operatives|Malta]] base explained a [[Knives of Artemis]] team headed up by [[Knives of Artemis#Bosses|Aurelia Nine]] was contracted by a private party in [[St. Martial]] to help him infiltrate an [[Arachnos]] base. [[Malta Operatives#Gunslinger 2|Granger]] gives you the location of the temporary [[Knives of Artemis|Knives]] hideout in [[St. Martial]].}}

'''Debriefing'''

So the [[Knives of Artemis]] were contracted by a private party, eh? Well, it could be a rival power group like the [[Council]]. This isn't [[Nemesis]]' style. I'd speculate [[Longbow]], but it's pretty dirty work for most of their agents - unless they have someone high-profile and hardcore. Hrm...

==== {{UL|Interrogate [[Knives of Artemis#Bosses|Aurelia Nine]]}} ====
''(Crimson Hunt: Part Two)''

Now that we know the location of the [[Knives of Artemis]] who took the contract to extract the information from the [[Arachnos]] base, it's time to pay [[Knives of Artemis#Bosses|Aurelia Nine]] a little visit. She won't give up the name of her contact easily, but from what I know of your capabilities, you might be able to convince her. Head over to the warehouse where the [[Knives of Artemis]] are holed up and get information on the data thief.

I know about [[Knives of Artemis#Bosses|Aurelia Nine]]. Be prepared to be ambushed at every turn.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The [[Knives of Artemis]] are deadly hunters.  [[Knives of Artemis#Bosses|Aurelia Nine]] won't go quietly.|Primary=Defeat [[Knives of Artemis#Bosses|Aurelia Nine]]|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You interrogated Aurelia Nine!}}

'''Map Type'''

* maps/Missions/V_Abandoned_Office/V_Abandoned_Office_45/

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Knives of Artemis}}

'''NPC Text'''

* [[Knives of Artemis#Bosses|Aurelia Nine]]: Get ready. We're about to dance.

'''''Activated'''''
* [[Knives of Artemis#Bosses|Aurelia Nine]]: Ah, ''VillianName'' found me. Let's finish this.

* [[Knives of Artemis#Bosses|Aurelia Nine]]: That all you got?

* [[Knives of Artemis#Bosses|Aurelia Nine]]: Excecute counterstrike!
* [[Knives of Artemis#Minions|BossAmbush1]]: Counterstrike!

* [[Knives of Artemis#Bosses|Aurelia Nine]]: You're better than I expected.
* [[Knives of Artemis#Minions|BossAmbush2]]: Counterstrike!
* [[Knives of Artemis#Minions|BossAmbush3]]: Counterstrike!

* [[Knives of Artemis#Bosses|Aurelia Nine]]: Fine. I'll tell you what you need to know.

{{Mission Clue|Name=[[Longbow#Crimson|Agent Crimson]]|Text=[[Knives of Artemis#Bosses|Aurelia Nine]] tells you she did a background check on the private party who hired her [[Knives of Artemis|Knives]] for the theft from the [[Arachnos]] base. Turns out the private party in question was a [[Longbow]] deep-cover agent code-named '[[Longbow#Crimson|Crimson]]'. He has a reputation for getting the job done by whatever means necessary. [[Knives of Artemis#Bosses|Aurelia Nine]] tracked [[Longbow#Crimson|Crimson]] to an abandoned office in [[St. Martial]].}}

'''Debriefing'''

Ah, [[Longbow#Crimson|Agent Crimson]]. I should have expected him. It all makes sense now - he's the kind of [[Longbow]] agent who I'd expect to deal with [[Malta Operatives|Malta]] like this. We're going to have our hands full with him.

==== {{UL|Defeat Agent Crimson}} ====
''(Crimson Hunt: Part Three)''

'''Briefing'''

Now that we've located where [[Longbow#Crimson|Agent Crimson]] is, we need to hit him before he realizes we're on to him. He's likely going to try to escape with the files if he is becoming overwhelmed, so be prepared for that! Head over to the office and capture [[Longbow#Crimson|Agent Crimson]]. If you manage to pull this off, there's going to be a BIG bonus for you from [[Arachnos]]!
[[Longbow#Crimson|Agent Crimson]] is a tough and cagey individual, so you might want backup.

If we succeed, [[Arachnos]]' secrets will be safe. If we fail, [[Arachnos]] is going to have problems. Remember that [[Longbow#Crimson|Crimson]] will likely attempt to escape when the chips are down, and he's a VERY resourceful individual. Use whatever edge you can to prevent him from escaping.


{{Mission Objective|Entrance=It looks like the office is already crawling with [[Longbow]]. [[Longbow#Crimson|Agent Crimson]] must not escape!|Primary=Defeat [[Longbow#Crimson|Agent Crimson]]|Secondary=Stop [[Longbow#Crimson|Agent Crimson]] from escaping|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Agent Crimson!}}

'''Map Type'''

* Zone/Mission: maps/Missions/V_Ofc_to_Sewer/V_Ofc_to_Sewer_45/V_Ofc_to_Sewer_45_layout_01.txt

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Longbow}}

'''NPC Text'''

* [[Longbow#Crimson|Agent Crimson]]: I got enough information here to blow the lid off a WHOLE bunch of Arachnos ops.

'''''Activated'''''

* [[Longbow#Minions|EntryAmbush1]]: Take down ''VillainName''!
* [[Longbow#Minions|EntryAmbush2]]: Take down ''VillainName''!

* [[Longbow#Minions|StandardAmbush1]]: Take down ''VillainName''!

* [[Longbow#Crimson|Agent Crimson]]: Enough messing around! I got to get these files to Agincourt!

* [[Longbow#Crimson|Agent Crimson]]: Your mistake: not taking me down in one shot. Now I'm gonna deliver you pain, you scum!

'''Debriefing'''

* Failure: You let [[Longbow#Crimson|Agent Crimson]] escape? I definitely overestimated your competence. I think we're finished doing business.
* Success: Another day, another [[Longbow]] agent. It's nice to play on the winning side, isn't it?

I know someone you should meet.

== Missions ==

== External Links ==

* {{RedTomaxContact|City=v|ID=270}}

[[Category:Archvillains]]