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{{Souvenir Freaklympics gold medal}}
=== {{UL|Stop the office rampages}} ===
<noinclude>[[Category:Story Arc Templates|Freaklympics]]</noinclude>
'''Briefing'''

[[Freakshow]] have been rampaging from business office to business office non-stop today!  They're terrorizing everyone inside.  Here's the strange part:  The Freaks are organized into half a dozen raiding parties.  When the Freaks show this much organization, I get worried.  Can you help stop the office rampages?

See if you can find some clue to what the Freakshow are up to.  It might help us stop them.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Terrified office workers flee the building or hide under desks.|Primary=Bust Freak leader and his crew|Secondary=3 hostages to rescue
** Lead each hostage out|Additional=|Completion=On the Freaks' leader, you found an interesting score sheet.}}


{{Mission Clue|Name=Score sheet|Text=This crumpled piece of paper chronicles the recent attacks made by the group of Freaks you defeated.  It lists the attacks' locations and their times, as well as an estimate of the damage done to the buildings.  At the bottom of the list is the scribbled comment, 'The other groups are racking up a lot of points.  We gotta step up the pace!'}} 
[[Image:OfficeWorkers1.jpg|250px|thumb|{{center|The office workers}}]]




'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Freakshow}}



'''Notable NPCs'''

* [[Office worker]] x3 (NPC Hostages)
* Tanker Joe {{Named|Faction=Freakshow|Type=Tank Smasher}}
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{{Ambush|''Hey! Somenone snatched the hostage! That's 50 points!''

'''After freeing the first office worker''' you will be ambushed by '''four waves''' of '''freakshow'''}}

{{Ambush|''All right. Who's messing with the sheep?''

'''After freeing the second office worker''' you will be ambushed by '''four waves''' of '''freakshow'''}}

{{Ambush|''Let's rumble!'' 

'''After freeing the third office worker''' you will be ambushed by '''four waves''' of '''freakshow'''}}


{{NPC Text|title=Freaks Dialog|text=
'''Freakshow minion 1:''' ''Okay, we hit here, then what?''<br />
'''Freakshow minion 2:''' ''I think we're hitting that book publisher next. I hate books. ''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Freakshow minion 1:''' ''Superhero? Sweet! That's like a hundred extra points!''
}}

{{NPC Text|title=Hostages Dialog|text=


'''Hostage one:'''

'''Office worker:''' ''Please don't hurt me!''<br />
'''Freakshow minion:''' ''Are hostages worth points?''<br />
'''Freakshow lieutenant:''' ''Nah, but they're fun to mess with''

(aggroed)

'''Freakshow lieutenant:''' ''Whoa, a hero! Bag 'em! ''

(once free)

'''Office worker:''' ''Thank you so much!''

(at the mission exit)

'''Office worker:''' ''I'll never forget this, Hero ''


'''Hostage two:'''

'''Office worker:''' ''I just want to get out! ''<br />
'''Freakshow minion:''' ''Yeah, I don't see that happening ''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Freakshow lieutenant:''' ''I want that cape''

(once free)

'''Office worker:''' ''Please get me out of here!''

(at the mission exit)

'''Office worker:''' ''I'll never forget this, Hero''


'''Hostage three:'''

'''Office worker:''' ''Leave me alone! ''<br />
'''Freakshow lieutenant:''' ''Heh, heh "Leave me alone" ''<br />
'''Freakshow minion:''' ''These citizens are so darn funny sometimes''

(aggroed)

'''Freakshow lieutenant:''' ''Get Hero!''

(once free)

'''Office worker:''' ''I've got to get out of here! These guys are nuts!''

(at the mission exit)

'''Office worker:''' ''I'll never forget this, Hero''
}}

{{NPC Text|title=Tanker Joe Dialog|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''We're running out of time. The Meat Freedom team is going to beat us on points.<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''Defeat the hero! That'll even our score!''<br />
}}


'''Debriefing'''

You did a great job stopping those Freaks.  Here's something you might want to know:  I've talked to several other heroes who've fought the Freakshow recently, and some of them have also discovered score sheets like the one you found, listing Freaks' recent attacks.  I think this might be part of some competition among the Freakshow factions.

=== {{UL|Stop the Freakshow thefts}} ===

'''Briefing'''

From what I hear, the next event in this destructive [[Freakshow]] competition has begun.  The Freakshow are on a rampage through the city, stealing anything alcoholic they can get their hands on.  I've already sent some other heroes to stop a few of these raids, but we're going to need all the people we can to shut this down.  Can you help stop the Freakshow thefts?

It looks like the Freak's actions are a lot more coordinated than ever before.  This is definitely something big.  I'm sending you to a neighborhood where several Freakshow teams have converged.  I need you to locate each team leader and take them out.  I'll call for an emergency force field to isolate the area.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

Something about this Freakshow crime wave just doesn't add up.  Keep an eye out for any clues to their plans.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The streets are slick with spilled liquor, and the whole neighborhood smells of alcohol.|Primary=Defeat Freaks' team captains|Secondary=4 captains to defeat|Additional=|Completion=You contained the Freakshow violence.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Freakshow}}


'''Notable NPCs'''

* Enviro-life captain {{Named|Faction=Freakshow|Type=Tank Swiper}}
* Free For All captain {{Named|Faction=Freakshow|Type=Tank Smasher}}
* Mass Tech captain {{Named|Faction=Freakshow|Type=Tank Smasher}}
* Radiophonic captain {{Named|Faction=Freakshow|Type=Tank Swiper}}


{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Patrolling Freaks Dialog|text=

'''Freak minion 1:''' ''Split up and search. Every drop counts!''

(aggroed)

'''Freak minion 1:''' ''I'm gonna bag us a hero!''<br />
'''Freak minion 2:''' ''Points!'' 
}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Enviro-life captain Dialog|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''We're way ahead. I guess we could spare a drop or two for the road.''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''"Don't think you can mess with Enviro-life!"''}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Free For All captain Dialog|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''"Anyone who disappoints me is off my team for good"''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''"Are heroes worth more points dead or alive?"''}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Mass Tech captain Dialog|text=

'''Before combat''' ''"Stop dropping things!  We need as much as we can to win the event!"''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''"We don't have time for this.  We have an event to win!"''}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Radiophonic captain Dialog|text=

'''Combat start:''' ''"You're worth a lot of points, little hero."''}}


{{Mission Clue|Name=Freaklympics charter|Text=This glossy flyer announces the start of the first Freaklympics, a competition for fun, fame, and prizes among the Freakshow factions.  competition categories include office invasions, mass thefts, and more.  The flyer cautions competitions not to let anyone else know about the Freaklympics, especially heroes.}} 


'''Debriefing'''

The Freaklympics? I don't believe this.  This is totally insane!  They'll tear this city apart with this little competition of theirs, and they won't care a bit.  This whole thing has to be stopped.

=== {{UL|Rescue the city councilmen from the Freakshow}} ===

'''Briefing'''

I just got word that several city councilmen have been kidnapped by the [[Freakshow]].  And get this:  the original kidnappers were just attacked by another group of Freaks!  This is so chaotic, it could only be another Freaklympics event.  Can I count on you to rescue the city councilmen from the Freakshow?

Those freaks may be fighting each other, but I suspect they'll drop everything to attack you.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

The Freaklympics have gone full contact.  You need to get those kidnapped city councilmen to safety, fast.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The floor of this old office building is littered with broken beer bottles and Excelsior ampoules.|Primary=Save councilmen from Freakshow|Secondary=5 city councilmen to save|Additional=|Completion=You have rescued all of the kidnapped officials and ruined another Freaklympics event.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Freakshow}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* Councilman Camden (hostage)
* Councilman Kendall (hostage)
* Councilman MacLaughlin (hostage)
* Councilwoman Mandisa (hostage)
* Councilwoman Savitari (hostage)


{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Battling Freakshow Dialog|text=

'''Freak minion 1:'''  ''"We are so gonna win this for the RaveTribe!"''<br />
'''Freak minion 2:'''  ''"Meat Freedom!"''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Freak minion 1:'''  ''"Hey, is that a hero?"''<br />
'''Freak minion 2:'''  ''"Heroes are worth a ton of points!"''


'''Freak minion 3:'''  ''"Upstart Faction makes its claim!"''<br />
'''Freak minion 4:'''  ''"Upstart's in prison.  You guys are gonna lose."''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Freak minion 3:'''  ''"We'll show you!  We'll show everybody!"''<br />
'''Freak minion 4:'''  ''"Points on hero!"''


'''Freak minion 5:'''  ''"Kill!"''<br />
'''Freak minion 6:'''  ''"Crush!"''<br />

(aggroed)


'''Freak minion 5:'''  ''"Destroy!"''<br />
'''Freak minion 6:'''  ''"Smash!"''<br />}}

{{NPC Text|title=Councilmen Dialog|text=
'''Councilman Camden:'''  ''"They're madmen!  Mad cyborgs.  Madborgs.  I'm just glad to be out of here!"''<br />
'''Councilman Kendall:'''  ''"Well, that was certainly exciting.  Probably too exciting."''<br />
'''Councilman MacLaughlin:'''  ''"Well, I'm voting for more law enforcement funds."''<br />
'''Councilwoman Mandisa:'''  ''"Oh, thank you!  Did you get all of the others?"''<br />
'''Councilwoman Savitari:'''  ''"I hate getting kidnapped by super criminals."''<br />}}


'''Debriefing'''

I've heard from the police;  They have all those city councilmen in protective custody.  The police tell me that the various Freakshow factions are looking at the Freaklympics as their big chance to win [[Dreck|Dreck's]] favor.  So they're going all out to win, no matter who gets hurt in the process.  I have a feeling that this is far from over.

=== {{UL|Catch the Kerner}} ===

'''Briefing'''

We've had a lucky break in the Freaklympics.  Seems like one of the [[Freakshow|Freaks]]  you brought in cracked under police questioning and told us about the next event.  You won't believe this, but it's a scavenger hunt for [[Council]] gear.  It's supposed to take place in Council bases!  But it gets better.  The Freak responsible for scheduling events, a juicer called the Kerner, is going to be on one of those raids.  If you can catch the Kerner, it may give us a shot at stopping the next events before they start.  Can you do it?

Between the Freakshow and the Council, this could get nasty.  Just remember that you're after the Kerner first and foremost.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

Remember that your top priority is to find the Kerner.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The sounds of heavy fighting inside indicate that this Freaklympics event is far from over.|Primary=Bust the Kerner and his crew|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You found and defeated the Kerner, and found a list of upcoming events.}}


{{Mission Clue|Name=Freaklympics event list|Text=This slick, stylish pamphlet contains a complete list of all the events in the Freaklympics.  The list of events is at once audacious and suicidal, from the almost mundane 100-meter smash and grab, to the mind-boggling Rockman wrangling rodeo roundup.}} 


'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Council}}
{{Enemy Freakshow}}


'''Notable NPCs'''

* The Kerner {{Named|Faction=Freakshow|Type=Juicer Freak}}


{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Battling Villains Dialog|text='''Council Soldier:''' ''Anarchist rabble!''<br />
'''Freak minion:''' ''Sneaking dog!''

(aggroed)

'''Council Soldier:''' ''A hero?  We'll deal with you Freaks later!''<br />
'''Freak minion:''' ''A hero?  POINTS!''}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=The Kerner's Dialog|text=

'''Before combat:''' ''"Man, this is awesome.  I don't get out enough."''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''"This graphic designer's gonna make you fry!"''}}


'''Debriefing'''

That list of Freaklympic events is just what we need.  Now we can start anticipating their attacks instead of just reacting to them.  I'll get copies of this list to the police and my other contacts.

=== {{UL|Prevent the Freakshow tech thefts}} ===

'''Briefing'''

Thanks to that Freaklympics schedule you got, we should be able to stop the [[Freakshow|Freaks]] before they can do much more damage.  Apparently, the next scheduled event involves breaking into research labs and stealing high tech equipment.  Can you help us prevent those Freakshow tech thefts?

If we're lucky, you'll be able to stop this raid before it really starts.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

I want that Freakshow theft stopped.  We have to put an end to these crazy Freaklympics!

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Smashed glass and twisted aluminum testify to the presence of the Freakshow.|Primary=Defeat all Freaks in lab|Secondary=3 technicians to rescue|Additional=|Completion=You stopped the Freaks' lab theft.  But something one of the Freaks said sticks in your mind.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Freakshow}}


'''Notable NPCs'''

* Lab technician x 3 (NPC Hostage)


{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Freak minions Dialog|text=

'''Freak minion 1:''' ''Gimme the list!  Gimme the list!''<br />
'''Freak minion 2:''' ''Just grab stuff!  Who cares?''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Freak minion 2:''' ''Hero!''


'''Freak minion 3:''' ''If Upstart was free, we'd be sure to win.''<br />
'''Freak minion 4:''' ''And you know that whichever group wins is gonna be Dreck's new favorite.''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Freak minion 4:''' ''No one'll stop us once Upstart's on the streets again!''


'''Freak minion 5:''' ''We're gonna win this one for Upstart!''<br />
'''Freak minion 6:''' ''But, man, we're so far behind in points.''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Freak minion 5:''' ''Every hero is a hundred points.  C'mon!''
}}

{{NPC Text|title=Hostage Dialog|text=
'''Lab technician:''' ''I was so scared, until you arrived!''<br />
}}


{{Mission Clue|Name=The Upstart Faction|Text=One of the Upstart Faction Freaks you defeated said: 

'You heroes don't know nothing!  Nobody knows nothing!  We're gonna win this, and we're  gonna be [[Dreck|Dreck's]] new favorites.  No one'll be able to stop us once Upstart's on the streets again.'}}


'''Debriefing'''

It sounds like all of the Freaks at that lab were members of the Upstart Faction, a group of Freakshow dedicated to total anarchy and the end of all government.  Their leader, a young Freak named Upstart, was like a living messiah to them.  But he was captured several months ago.  If they are planning on breaking him out of the Brick House, that could take these Freaklympics from bad to madness.  I'll see if I can turn anything up.

=== {{UL|Save the warehouse before the Freakshow torch it}} ===

'''Briefing'''

We have another Freaklympic event about to go down, and this one is big.  Apparently, [[Dreck|Dreck's]] set a number of targets for arson, including a warehouse holding all of the new computers for [[Paragon City|Paragon City's]] elementary schools.  That's low, even for them.  With all the money budgeted for post-war reconstruction, I doubt the city can afford more computers for those kids.  Can you save the warehouse before the Freakshow torch it?

Also, I've been looking into the plans of the Freakshow's Upstart Faction.  I haven't learned anything concrete yet, but I'll keep digging.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

You've got to find all of their incendiary devices.
[[Image:Bomb.jpg|thumb|Firebomb]]
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You're surprised even the Freakshow could sink low enough to destroy school computer, especially in tough times like these.|Primary=Stop Freaks torching warehouse|Secondary=10 firebombs to defuse|Additional=|Completion=You've defused the last of the firebombs and saved the new school computers.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Freakshow}}


'''Debriefing'''

Good work at the warehouse.  Paragon's kids will have some decent computers to learn on, thanks to you.

=== {{UL|Stop the bombing}} ===

'''Briefing'''

I've been looking into the activities of that [[Freakshow]] faction commanded by [[Upstart]], and I think I know what they're planning.  They found a section of sewers that pass directly under the Brick House, the big prison in [[Brickstown]], and they're planning to pack it full of explosives.  If they set off that charge, it'll collapse about half of the Brick House and take out a major chunk of Brickstown itself.  And then they figure they can grab Upstart in the middle of the chaos.  You've got to stop that bombing.  

You can access the sewers through an entrance in [[Skyway City]].  That way you can surprise the Freaks.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The somber gloom of these caverns is at odds with the Freaks' raucous laughter.|Primary=Bust Freak leader and his crew |Secondary=3 bombs to defuse|Additional=|Completion=You prevented this Freakshow faction from freeing their imprisoned leader, Upstart.  Something you overheard during the fight sticks in your mind.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Freakshow}}


{{NPC Text|title=Battling Freaks Dialog|text=
'''Freak minion 1:''' ''Why are you trying to stop us? ''<br />
'''Freak minion 2:''' ''Upstart stays in the slammer. That's final ''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Freak minion 1:''' ''What's a hero doing here? ''<br />
'''Freak minion 2:''' ''We take care of this, then we take care of you ''<br />


'''Freak minion 3:''' ''Just let us bust out Upstart! ''<br />
'''Freak minion 4:''' ''Upstart stays where he is! ''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Freak minion 3:''' ''Anarchy! ''<br />
'''Freak minion 4:''' ''C'mon! ''<br />
}}


{{Mission Clue|Name=The Bootsquad Faction|Text=You overheard the Bootsquad Faction Freaks say:

'Upstart ain't ever gettin' out, and that's straight from [[Dreck]]!'}}


'''Debriefing'''

Strange.  It seems the leader of the Freakshow doesn't want Upstart freed.  I'd like to know more about this, but first we have to shut the Freaklympics down once and for all.

=== {{UL|Crash the Freaklympics awards ceremony and arrest Mistah Static}} ===

'''Briefing'''

According to that event schedule you found, the Freaklympics are nearly over.  All that's left on the schedule is their award ceremony.  One of [[Dreck|Dreck's]] own top men, a Tank Freak called Mistah Static, will be giving out the medals.  If we could arrest him, it could help solve dozens of different investigations.  Will you crash the Freaklympics awards ceremony and arrest Mistah Static?

Let's blow out the torch on this one.  I know you can do it.
[[Image:Freaklympics1.jpg|thumb|250px|right|{{center|The freaklympics' awards ceremony}}]]
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=This is where the Freaklympics end.|Primary=Bust Mistah Static, his crew|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You've captured Mistah Static and put an end to the Freaklympics.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Freakshow}}


'''Notable NPCs'''

* Mistah Static (Freakshow Tank) (Boss)

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{{NPC Text|title=Freak Minion Dialog|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''And finally, the Freaklympics gold medal goes to... ''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''Hero! No, wait! I meant... What are you doing here? ''<br />
}}

{{NPC Text|title=Mistah Static Dialog|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''Oh, yes, my Freaks! Can! You! DIG IIIIIT!''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''You see a rabble of Freaks, Hero, but I see an army! ''<br />
}}


{{Mission Clue|Name=Freaklympic medals|Text=These crude metal disks have been punched out of a manhole cover and painted bronze, silver and gold.  They are each suspended from a ragged scrap of computer cord.}}


'''Debriefing'''

That's about it for the Freaklympics.  You sure gave them a closing ceremony that won't forget anytime soon. I just hope that they don't try something like this again for another four years.

Mistah Static's testimony is something.  If it's true, then Dreck is responsible for Upstart's jailing.  I sure wish I knew what Upstart found out to make his leader betray him like that.