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Overview

Captain Mako
Arachnos Patron
Zone	Grandville
Coordinates	(2754, -58.9, 845)
Level Range	40-50
Introduced By	Arbiter Rein
Introduces	None
Enemy Groups	Arachnos Circle of Thorns Coralax Knives of Artemis Longbow Paragon Police Department Crey Malta Operatives Arachnoids
Badges	Bloodletter Usurper
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Captain Mako is a villain contact in the The Tangle neighborhood of Grandville at coordinates (2754, -58.9, 845). His origin is both Mutation and Natural. His level range is 40-44 as well as 45-50.

Captain Mako is also an Archvillain who serves under Lord Recluse in the Arachnos faction. He also awards the patron power Leviathan Mastery to villains who complete his patron arc.

Heroes can face him in Recluse's Victory as one of the signature villains that show up as reinforcements.

Information

Background

Captain Mako was born in Paragon City, where his parents could not cope with his extreme mutation and abandoned him to the city orphanage. The other children tormented him for his freakish appearance. This eventually led to several deaths, and young Mako disappeared. It is unknown what became of him for a time after this, though there had been vague reports of a shark-like creature in Independence Port.

He later appeared as a modern pirate working around the Rogue Isles before Lord Recluse claimed them. He was a member of the crew of a ship called the Black Powder, where he had quickly arose to the position of Captain. Mako and his crew initially fought against Lord Recluse's forces during the take-over, but was either coerced or bought off and joined Arachnos. He's been more than happy to continue working in Lord Recluse's employ since then. Recluse often uses Mako as an assassin and enforcer, sending him to make violent examples out of enemies of Arachnos. Mako's brutal murder of the original Scrapyard on the docks of Sharkhead Isle is a perfect example. Mako is a bloodthirsty predator capable of casual violence, but he still possesses a human intellect and should not be underestimated.

Mako has recently installed himself on Sharkhead Island shortly after he began to associate with the villainess Barracuda.

Trivia

• Mako only recently started using the title "Captain." Why is unknown, though Ghost Widow speculated that it was his (weak) attempt to appear more civilized. It may also have to do with his time as the captain of a pirate ship.
• Captain Mako tends to feud with Black Scorpion a lot.

Character Stats

Secret Identity: Gideon Ray
Origin: Mutant
Archetype: Stalker
Primary Powers: Claws
Secondary Powers: Super Reflexes
Other Powers: Super Leap, Leviathan Mastery

Badge

Shark Hunter You have helped defeat Captain Mako in Recluse's Victory.

Out of Game

Captain Mako is the nickname of Shane Hensley who is the lead writer for City of Villains. He was initially responsible for creating the zones, backstory, and new villains. Shane is perhaps best known for his roleplaying game Deadlands.

See Also

• Captain Mako's Arachnos profile for a list of his powers

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

• Arbiter Rein

New Contact(s)

Information

Arachnos Patron

Gideon Ray is a savage Mutant who has evolved into what only can be described as a humanoid shark. His acts are even more terrible than his appearance, and few foes are even identifiable once Mako is through with them. Mako is responsible for the death of Sharkhead Isle's most famous hero, Scrapyard.

Initial Contact

You know who I am. The great Captain Mako, hero of the Rogue Isles! I'm the one Recluse goes to when he's got a problem. Pray that you don't become a problem.

I got some work that needs getting done, and if you help me out, I'll make sure you're well rewarded. Got it? Good.

Store

• Teir 1 Inspirations
• Level 40 Mutation Single Origin Enhancements (150% base costs)
• Level 40 Natural Single Origin Enhancements (150% base costs)
• Level 45 Mutation Single Origin Enhancements (?% base costs)
• Level 45 Natural Single Origin Enhancements (?% base costs)
• Level 50 Mutation Single Origin Enhancements (?% base costs)
• Level 50 Natural Single Origin Enhancements (?% base costs)

Story Arc

Killer Instinct

Souvenir: Broken Freedom Corp Badge

This is a Broken Freedom Corp, taken from the renowned Longbow Agent McKnight in a story you like to call:

Killer Instinct

It all started when Captain Mako told you to head over to Paragon City to rescue a couple of Arachnos operatives before their compromised Arachnos base became totally overrun. You did what you could to rescue the Arachnos operatives and take out the Longbow raid leader.

Captain Mako wouldn't stand for having one of their Paragon City Arachnos bases compromised, and related that this was the third hidden Arachnos base this week which was uncovered. He sent you to attack the Longbow base where the raid was staged from to find out who was behind these attacks on hidden Arachnos bases. There you found an operations file pointing to a Longbow Agent McKnight.

Mako wanted to find more information on Agent McKnight, and so sent you to get the info from Arbiter Daos. Unforunately, Daos had sent out Arachnos attack squads to imprison you for 'crimes against Arachnos'. Returning to Mako, you learned Agent McKnight had sent falsified Arachnos reports to Arbiter Daos in retaliation for your attack on the Longbow base! Mako became very eager to get hold of McKnight.

Arachnos managed to track McKnight's escape to an offshore underwater Longbow base. Mako authorized you to give chase and clear out the base. In the end, the Longbow agents managed to tie you up enough for McKnight to escape in a mini-sub.

Arachnos tracked the mini-sub to Sharkhead where McKnight attempted to hire protection and book passage to Paragon City. Mako sent you to take down a Family cargo ship meant to smuggle him to the mainland and deal with McKnight's mercenaries. It turned out McKnight hired the Knives of Artemis to protect him from Arachnos!

At the docks, you waited for McKnight's arrival. McKnight showed up to take the ship to the mainland with his Knives of Artemis escort, and you fought through them to get at your prey. There, you fought McKnight in the same spot where Captain Mako took down Scrapyard!

The Perfect Killing Machine

Souvenir: Leviathan's Tooth Chip

This is a chip off one of the enormous teeth of the Leviathan, the gargantuan monster who sleeps underneath Sharkhead Isle. You got it from a tale you like to call:

The Perfect Killing Machine

It all started when Captain Mako started investigations into the legendary creature which slumbered beneath Sharkhead Isle. You invaded some caves belonging to the Circle and interrogated their leaders about the Leviathan. Kalos related how the creature slumbered but would one day awaken to devour all of the Rogue Isles. Trelix related how there was a great war between the Mu and the Coralax in which the Leviathan was summoned by Calystix the Zealot, high priest of the Coralax. Halimos related how the Mu panicked and called upon their goddess Hequat; she encased the Leviathan in rock and millennia later become [sic] known as Sharkhead Isle.

Mako was intrigued by the stories and wanted to know more. He sent you to speak with the Archmage Tarixus on Sharkhead Isle. The sorcerer said the Circle of Thorns might be trying to tap into the primal essence of the Leviathan, a powerful and destructive force. Tarixus related how the Death Mage Raxtos might be the type to pursue such a dangerous path. Tarixus also warned against trusting Mako with such a power, as the shark-man would not share such power easily.

Mako wanted whatever knowledge Raxtos might have regarding the Leviathan. You were sent to invade the Circle temple deep underneath Thorn Isle and interrogate Raxtos. Whenthe Death Mage was found, he said you were too later [sic], for Ghost Widow's operatives had already stolen the Ritual of Z'kron! Captain Mako was not pleased.

Despite possible repercussions from the Arbiters, Mako sent you to invade Ghost Widow's vault to retrieve the Ritual of Z'kron. You found it there, but the language it was written in was incomprehensible to you. Returning it to Mako, he passed it on to a Mu Mystic to decipher.

Mako then had some bad news. It turns out Ghost Widow found out about the raid on her vaults and demanded justice from the Arbiters. Mako sent you to speak with Arbiter Daos, assuring you that he would take care of the problem. Speaking with Arbiter Daos, he told you Mako too often broken the patron truce and attempted to settle matters by sending Daos a sacrificial scapegoat to execute. This time Daos wanted you to work with the Arbiters to punish Mako. When Mako turned on you (and in Daos' mind it was a 'when' and not an 'if'), you would take him down and deliver him to the Arbiters. Doing so would make you a peer to Mako in the eyes of Arachnos!

Meeting with Mako again, he told you what was necessary to enact the Ritual of Z'kron. Entering the caves beneath Sharkhead Isle, you made your way to the Cave of the Shaper to find Calystix the Zealot in the Maw of the Leviathan. With the Charm of Merulina you were able to see the Primal Runes upon one of the teeth. You enacted the Ritual of Z'kron, which brought Mako. True to Tarixus' and Arbiter Daos' warnings, Mako turned on you! Defeating Mako, you earned a new respect in the eyes of Mako and Arachnos.

Iron Fist

Souvenir: Arachnos Armored Gauntlet

This is an Arachnos Armored Gauntlet. It is a reminder of a tale you like to call:

Iron Fist

It all started when Mako called you to help his troops intercept some Longbow agents who were chasing down one of Ghost Widow's spies. They had her trapped on the docks of Sharkhead, and Mako sent you to take down the Longbow leader. You made work of the Longbow agents and returned to Mako.

The Arachnos spy had gotten some information on several researchers into portal technology who would make prime contributiors to Project DESTINY, one of Lord Recluse's pet projects. The first target was a SERAPH scientist in Paragon City. You were called upon to take down a Paragon Police Department blockade who were made aware of Arachnos' plans and were intent on stopping them. You took downt eh PPD Lieutenants, breaking teh blockade and allowing the Arachnos extraction team to get the SERAPH researcher.

Arachnos' next target was a PortalCorp researcher who got lured away by Crey. Again, you managed to cause a distraction by engaging Crey's Paragon Protectors while the main extraction team got the target researcher.

The final target was a Malta researcher. You hit a Malta warehouse, intend on luring away reinforcements from the main Malta base by wrecking their assets. The plan worked like a charm, and the extraction team managed to get the third and final researcher.

Arachnos operatives reported Longbow preparing their forces for a counterattack, so Mako sent you to get a bit of an edge from Operative Grillo. Grillo gave you an Arachnos Combat Radio, allowing to [sic] call upon a standby Arachnos Tarantula when necessary.

Missions

Rescue Arachnos operatives

Briefing

I've been told we got some problems in Paragon City. One of our secret Arachnos bases there has been discovered by Longbow, and they're trying to take down everyone there. Naturally, our operatives are resisting. I'd be happy to test our troop's survival instincts, but apparently there's a number of important Arachnos officers who need to survive this ordeal. That's where you come in. Head over to the Paragon City Arachnos base and get our Arachnos operatives out of there!

It's only a matter of time before Longbow overwhelms the base. You have 75 minutes to complete this mission.

I want the Longbow leader's heart as well - take him out!

Mission Objective(s)

You make your way to the Arachnos base hiden within Paragon City. Get the Arachnos operatives out of the base and take down the Longbow leader!

• Rescue Arachnos operatives - 1:15:00
  • 2 operatives to rescue
  • Defeat Greer and agents
    You have defeated Agent Greer!

You rescued the Arachnos operatives!

The Arachnos operatives return with you to the Rogue Isles!

Primary Enemies

Longbow

Notable NPCs

• Agent Greer (Longbow Ballista, Elite Boss)
• Mistress Xirce (Tarantula Mistress, Hostage/Ally)
• Mu'Jukar (Mu Adept, Hostage/Ally)

Debriefing

I hope you made that Longbow worm suffer!

Raid Longbow base

Briefing

Those Longbow scum can't get away with raiding our Arachnos base - that's the third on this week! I want to find the Longbow agent responsible for these raids and make an example of him!

Our Arachnos spies have their uses - they intercepted some transmissions and managed to find the Longbow base where their raid was staged from. Take out everyone in that Longbow base and find who's heading up the anti-Arachnos operations!

Take out everyone. I don't want anyone escaping!

Mission Objective(s)

No one messes with Arachnos, Captain Mako, or you!

• Defeat all Longbow in base
  • Find operation files

You found something. You found the Longbow agent responsible for recent anti-Arachnos operations!

Primary Enemies

Longbow

Debriefing

Agent McKnight, eh? That name sounds familiar. We better look into this further.

Get report from Arbiter Daos

Briefing

So, this Ace McKnight is staging all the anti-Arachnos raids, eh? I want to know more about this guy. His intelligence is too good - which menas he's an excellent spy or we've got some double-agents within Arachnos! Arbiter Daos has compiled an intelligence report - talk to him about Ace McKnight at once!

I want this McKnight. I can almost taste his blood!

Mission Objective(s)

• Get report from Arbiter Daos

Debriefing

Arbiter Daos wanted to arrest you? Something stinks here. I think Longbow Agent McKnight is messin' with ya! Yah, I know who Agent McKnight is now - he's a Longbow Agent who Operative Vargas incarcerated on Sharkhead! He must have escaped the Arachnos prison, and probably sent Arbiter Daos some falsified files about you after your strike on that Longbow base in order to stop you from pursuing matters further! Damn, he's clever. I'll enjoy ripping his heart out!

Oh, and don't worry about Arbiter Daos - I'll tell him to call off his attack squads. Sooner or later.

Clear out Longbow base

Briefing

Longbow Agent McKnight's breakout and planting false evidence against you in the Arachnos information network has caused quite a stir amongst the Arbiters. McKnight made them look foolish because they were so easily infiltrated and tricked. Now the Arbiters are lookin' for blood, and they want us to carry out the sentence - which suits me just fine! That working man hero Scrapyard was a tasty treat, and now McKnight is on the menu!

Arachnos is hot on the heels of McKnight, and tracked him to one of Longbow's offshore underwater bases. Travel to the underwater base and clear it out!

I've got a sub waiting at the docks to take you to the underwater base. There's going to be blood in the water tonight!

Mission Objective(s)

You enter the override codes the Arachnos technicians passed on to you and enter into the Longbow base. Time to clean house!

• Defeat all Longbow in base

You cleared out the base, but McKnight has escaped!

Primary Enemies

Longbow

Debriefing

So, McKnight escaped, eh? He's as slippery as an eel, that one. No matter. He can't run forever!

Take out McKnight's mercenaries

Briefing

Can you feel it? The thrill of hunting your prey, circling, closing in for the kill. McKnight is our prey, and we will soon make our final strike against him!

McKnight is running scared now. We tracked his mini-sub which escaped the Longbow base we trashed. It surfaced near Sharkhead, and the word is he's been spending a LOT of Longbow funds trying to find someone to protect him while he escapes back to Paragon City. He managed to secure a smuggling vessel from the Family, and hired some mercenaries to protect him. McKnight hasn't shown his face yet, but before he does we got a ship to sink on Sharkhead before it leaves port! Take these bombs over to the cargo ship on Sharkhead and take out McKnight's mercenary hires!

When McKnight shows up at the docks on Sharkhead, he'll have no place to run to. Then the fun will begin!

Mission Objective(s)

Looks like McKnight spent some serious money hiring these mercenaries. Find and take down their leader!

• Take out McKnight's mercenaries
  • 5 bombs to plant
  • Defeat merc leader and guards
    You defeated the mercenary leader!

You took down McKnight's mercenaries!

Primary Enemies

Knives of Artemis

Debriefing

There's nowhere left for McKnight to run to. He'll soon be ours!

You've got a killer instinct.

Eliminate Ace McKnight

Briefing

Savor this moment. Look for the fear in your enemy's eyes as he realizes he cannot win this battle. Watch as he struggles to hang on for his pointless life. Revel in his destruction, and you will know true joy. Show me you possess a true killer instinct by eliminating Ace McKnight!

I've got something for you to use in this battle. It's something my Arachnos boys have been working on: a Frenzy Mutagen which unlocks your more bestial instincts and turns you into a killing machine. Time to show your true colors.

Temporary Power:

Mission Objective(s)

You wait in the truck until you see McKnight approach. Time to move in for the kill!

• Defeat Ace McKnight

You defeated Ace McKnight!

Primary Enemies

Knives of Artemis

Notable NPCs

• Ace McKnight (Elite Boss)

Debriefing

You seem pleased - I take it the hunt was successful. I hope Longbow sends more challenging prey in the future!

I think it's time you learned a few of my secrets - if you're up for it.

Note:

Upon completion of this story arc, you will be awarded the single origin enhancement of your choice.

Badge

• Completing this patron story arc will award the Bloodletter Badge for the mission holder.

Bloodletter You're deadly and cold-blooded. Captain Mako appreciates that.

Interrogate Circle leaders

Briefing

Everyone's gotta have goals. Black Scorpion wants to build the nastiest power armor in existence. Recluse wants Statesman's head on a platter. Me? I'm a perfect combination of man and shark, with the killer instincts of both. I don't know what freak of evolution caused me to exist, and I don't really care. I just want to become the best at what I do - to become the perfect killing machine!

Some of my troops discovered something interesting during the torture of some Circle of Thorns, something about The Great Bease which lies beneath Sharkhead. I want to know more about this creature. My operatives have tracked some of the Leviathan-seeking Circle mages to one of the Thorn holes underneath Potter's Field on Sharkhead. Head to the caves and interrogate their leaders about the Leviathan!

I want to know what this primal essence does. I don't care if you have to beat the Circle leaders bloody - just find out!

Mission Objective(s)

Find the Circle leaders and extract the truth behind the primal essence!

• Interrogate Circle leaders
  • 3 Circle leaders to interrogate

You interrogated the Circle leaders!

Primary Enemies

Circle of Thorns

Notable NPCs

• Trelix (Death Mage)
• Kalos (Death Mage)
• Halimos (Death Mage)

Debriefing

So the Circle wants to draw this primal essence from the Leviathan, eh? Well, they may not be willing to spill their secrets, but I know someone who might.

Speak with Tarixus about the Leviathan

Briefing

So the Circle of Thorns know of this 'Leviathan' which sleeps beneath Sharkhead. I think they know more than they're letting on, and I bet it's 'cause it's something they want to keep for themselves! Filthy mages!

I know just the guy to tell us more about the Circle's plans with the Leviathan. He's an old sorceror who goes by the name of Tarixus, and he knows more about the mystic stuff which goes on in the Rogue Isles than most. Head over to speak with Tarixus about the Circle's involvement with the Leviathan!

Tarixus has an understanding with Arachnos. It's the only reason why he continues to exist.

Mission Objective(s)

• Speak with Tarixus about the Leviathan

Debriefing

An ancient and primal destructive power, eh? Sounds like my kind of party! I think we need to look into what we need to do to unlock this primal essence...

Find information on the Leviathan

Briefing

Archmage Tarixus mentioned something about the Circle mage Raxtos knowing how to tap into the power of the Leviathan. I want to know how! Head to the Circle of Thorns temple underneath Thorn Isle and interrogate Raxtos about the Leviathan!'

If there's power to be had from the Leviathan, I want it.

Mission Objective(s)

The smell of musty corridors, burning torches, and ritual incense greet you. Find and interrogate Raxtos!

• Find information on the Leviathan
  • Interrogate Raxtos

You interrogated Raxtos!

Primary Enemies

Circle of Thorns

Notable NPCs

• Raxtos (Death Mage)

Debriefing

WHAT? Is the Circle trying to set me against Ghost Widow? Or is that albino witch trying to mess with me?

Steal Ritual of Z'kron

Briefing

We're close to finding out how to tap the power of the Leviathan! We'd have it by now if it wasn't for Ghost Widow! It's just like her to get in the way of my plans. Well, let's not get mad about this - let's get even! Break into Ghost Widow's vaults at her tower on Mercy Island and steal back the Ritual of Z'kron!

This might get us into a bit of problem with the Arbiters, but don't worry - I'll take care of that!

Mission Objective(s)

Ghost Widow's operatives find mystical items within Fort Cerberus. Find the Ritual os Z'kron!

• Steal Ritual of Z'kron
  • Find Ritual of Z'kron

You stole the Ritual of Z'kron!

Primary Enemies

Arachnos

Debriefing

This is the ritual, eh? Looks like I'll have to get one of the Mu Mystics to decipher it for me.

We're getting close now. Soon, we'll move in for the kill!

Speak with Arbiter Daos

Briefing

I got a Mu Mystic workin' on deciphering the Ritual of Z'kron you stole from Ghost Widow's vaults. With any luck, we're gonna be able to work the ritual soon!

But we got some problems, too. Y'see, Ghost Widow got all bent out of shape about you breakin' into her place, and she demanded justice from the Arbiters! But don't worry. I sent Arbiter Daos a big fat bribe, so I think that ought to be enough to get you off the hook! Now go and talk with Arbiter Daos.

Arbiter Daos will probably just let you off with a warning or something. And if not, you're willing to take one for team Mako, aren't ya? Hehe.

Mission Objective(s)

• Speak with Arbiter Daos

Debriefing

You're back? Huh, Arbiter Daos must be getting soft. I half-expected him to throw you in the brig to cool for awhile. Whatever. If you're still around, you're still useful. And I still want to use you to steal the power of the Leviathan!

You're stone cold!

Steal primal essence of the Leviathan

Briefing

It's time! My Mu Mystics managed to decipher the Ritual of Z'kron, and translated it for you. The first part describes how to find the Cave of the Shaper. Within the cave there are these Fonts of Power which need to find a chamber called the Maw of the Leviathan. It's guarded by a crazy old priest called Calystix who supposedly is very dangerous. The Mu Mystics have prepared a charm which will allow you to see the secret energies which flow throughout the temple, as well as the Primal Runes on a tooth which is normally hidden from sight. When you enact the Ritual of Z'kron on the Primal Runes, the primal essence of the Leviathan will be transferred to me! You think you can handle it? Now is NOT the time to disappoint me! Find the Cave of the Shaper and steal the primal essence of the Leviathan for me!

You'd better make sure you take a high-powered team with you, 'cause I hear that priest is crazy-powerful!

Don't worry - I got a special reward for you once you finish this little task for me.

Mako gives you the Ritual of Z'kron and the Charm of Merulina.

Mission Objective(s)

These caves reek of ancient sea waters and unnatural living things.

• Steal primal essence of the Leviathan
  • Enact Ritual
  • 4 fonts to destroy
  • Defeat Calystix
  • Defeat Mako and minions

Note: This cave has several whirlpools inside of it.

Primary Enemies

Coralax

Notable NPCs

• (4) Font of Power (Elite Boss)
• Calystix the Shaper (Archvillain)
• Captain Mako (Archvillain)

Debriefing

Defeat head Longbow agent

Briefing

<Name>. Up for a fight? I'm not talking about you and me, though I wouldn't be against ripping out your heart later. But right now, we got some Arachnos work which needs doin'. Arachnos is into a major operations called Project DESTINY, and they called upon me and you to do some 'surgical strikes' - combat zone backup, diversions and the like. We do hit-and-run while other Arachnos factions get away with other stuff. Fun, eh? Don't ask me about Project DESTINY though. It's something about ensuring a final victory for Lord Recluse in the future or something, but I'm not one for long-range planning. Just point me at prey to take down and I'm happy. Recluse sees that, and that's why I'm his right-hand man when it comes to doing his dirty work!

To business. First strike - one of Ghost Widow's spies had a job in Paragon City, and she didn't get away clean. A bunch of Longbow agents trailed her back to Sharkhead, and are sweeping the area looking for her. We got some Arachnos units engaged with them, but they're looking for some backup. That's where you come in. Head over to the Sharkhead docks and take down the Longbow leader!

Taking out their leader should send Longbow running to regroup. Take 'em down fast and hard.

Mission Objective(s)

As you pull up to the docks, you remember this is the place where Captain Mako took down Scrapyard! History repeats itself.

• Defeat Longbow Ballista

Primary Enemies

Longbow

Debriefing

I hope that whatever it is Ghost Widow's spy got was worth it. The docks were swarming with Longbow!

Defeat PPD lieutenants and officers

Briefing

Ghost Widow's spy managed to escape these Longbow agents, mainly because we showed in time to drive them off. The spy had information on key researchers into inter-dimensional portal technology, which is going to be big for this Project DESTINY business.

The next thing that's happening is the kidnap of a SERAPH researcher. We don't have to handle the kidnapping, but we do got to take out a Paragon Police Department blockade set up to intercept them. Man, I like ripping apart those cops! Once we take out the heavies of the PPD, Ghost Widow's force will only have to deal with the Longbow forces at the SERAPH offices. Head over there and take down the heads of the PPD blockade!

Mission Objective(s)

You head over to where the Paragon Police Department blockade was set up. Time to hit 'em hard!

• 3 PPD lieutenants to defeat

Primary Enemies

Paragon Police Department

Notable NPCs

• Lt. Stuoro (PPD Transcended)
• Lt. Garyon (PPD Transcended)
• Lt. Skeer (PPD Transcended)

Debriefing

Nice work, <name>! The Arachnos operative managed to pull off the extraction at the SERAPH office quite easily once you tied up those PPDs. Did ya have fun tearin' them apart? I hear those PPD Transcended are some kinda aliens inhibiting humans. Do they still bleed like humans?

Defeat Paragon Protectors and allies

Briefing

Arachnos managed to nab the SERAPH researcher and took 'im back to the Rogue Isles while we were busy tying up the PPD. Arachnos' next target is a former PortalCorp researcher who was lured away by Crey so they could start developing their own portal technology. Again, we gotta tie up Crey guards while the main extraction team goes in and extracts the second researcher. They're protecting the industrial complex with some sort of elite Paragon Protectors. Take 'em down!

Paragon Protectors - what a joke! The only things they're going to be protecting is their bloody entrails!

Mission Objective(s)

The Arachnos extraction team is waiting on you to take down the Paragon Protectors. Time for some violence!

• 4 Protector Elite groups to defeat

Primary Enemies

Crey

Debriefing

I hope you made those hero wannabes hurt real bad.

Cause distraction at Malta warehouse

Briefing

Looks like we're two for two, <Name>. We got the SERAPH researcher and the Crey researcher, now comes the REALLY fun one - a Malta researcher! Once we collect the whole set, we'll have all the brainpower we'll need Recluse's pet project. What we have to do is cause a diversion by attacking one of their equipment warehouses here in Grandville. You're gonna go in and start blowing up their equipment so they code red the whole attack and pull their reserves from their base containing the researcher the extraction team needs to nab. Head over to the Malta warehouse and start wrecking stuff!

I'd send a couple of operatives to help you out, but then they'd pin it directly on Arachnos. Ah well, if you die, you die, right?

Mission Objective(s)

Malta's been shipping all kinds of equipment throughout the Rogue Isles. Now it's time for them to pay the rent!

• 5 crates to destroy

Primary Enemies

Malta Operatives

Debriefing

The diversion worked like a charm. As soon as you hit that Malta base and started destroying stuff, they sent their main base reserves over to the warehouse. Hope you had fun trashing their tin cans and wannabe cowboys.

Get tech support from Grillo

Briefing

Arachnos is satisfied with our distractions; the extraction teams managed to get a hold of the three portal researchers easily thanks to us! However, Arachnos operative have reported lots of rumblings coming from Longbow. They're not too happy with us stealing a bunch of their eggheads, and they're gettin' ready for a counterattack - and it's up to us to stop 'em! Longbow is going to be showing up soon, so we'd better be prepared. Head over to Arachnos Operative Grillo and requisition the last tech to give you an edge!

Best part of knowin' someone like Arachnos is they have cool toys to play with!

Temporary Power

Upon successful completion of this mission, a villain will earn the Arachnos Combat Radio temporary power.

Debriefing

Did you get your little toy from Grillo? I figured you'd need it. Y'know, you being weak and all.

Defeat Longbow assault squads

Briefing

Longbow finally showed up to retrieve the researchers Arachnos kidnapped! They did an all-out attack on a number of our bases. Now it's time for us to have fun again! Get in their and take out Longbow's main attack squads!

They're likely to be hitting those bases hard, so you might want to take some backup. Or you can act the part of a REAL predator and take 'am all on yourself! Your choice, I guess.

Save some survivors for me, would ya? I ain't eaten much today!

Mission Objective(s)

Looks like the Longbow hit the base hard. Time to hit them back!

• 5 Longbow assault squads to defeat

Primary Enemies

Longbow

Debriefing

You took down all the Longbow squads? Huh, I guess you're not as weak as I thought.

Arachnos managed to drive off the rest of the Longbow squads when they hit our bases. The portal researchers are ours, and Lord Recluse can continue with Project DESTINY!

Speak with Operative Grillo

Briefing

Alright, <name>, y'know how we've been busy trying to get the people we need for Lord Recluse's pet project? Well, the whole thing is ready, and now they need some guinea pigs to try it out. I volunteered you, saying that you've proven yourself to be real tough and and can probably handle whatever is on the other side. I really just want to see you get ripped apart by the portal or whatever you find on the other side! If you want to prove me wrong, head over to talk to Operative Grillo. He'll brief you on what you need to know.

Oh, and Grillo said you could bring some of your buddies, too. You might need it for whatever is on the other side.

Grillo says they've reached enough success with the initial probes that sending a human subject is viable. You'll do!

Explore the Destiny Portal

Mission Objective(s)

This place is in shambles. This is obviously a failed future.

• Find the truth of this future

You discovered the truth behind this future!

Primary Enemies

Arachnoids

Notable NPCs

Dr. Aeon (Elite Boss)

Report to Operative Grillo

Debriefing

So you survived the trip, eh? Grillo was happy with the data you collected. But then again, that egghead is happy as long as he's tabulating somethin'. Oh, and he said he might have more work for you. Lucky you.

As for Dr. Aeon showing up in this future... it might be time for us to get some answers.

Speak with Arbiter Daos

Briefing

So, your little trip through the Destiny Portal showed Dr. Aeon screwing around in the future. I wonder what that little science fair reject is up to. I'd like to bleed him until he squeals about his plans, but he's a "protected asset" of Arachnos and they get a bit squeamish when they start getting roughed up. Tell you what: You report the situation to Arbiter Daos. If he gives us the go-ahead, we'll take Dr. Aeon in for questioning.

Arbiter Daos' word is law in Grandville. If he suspects someone is messing around with Arachnos, there's going to be hell to pay!

Interrogate Dr. Aeon

Mission Objective(s)

These Arachnos guards don't know you're here under the authority of Arbiter Daos. Too bad for them!

• Defeat Dr. Aeon

You interrogated Dr. Aeon regarding Project DESTINY!

Primary Enemies

Arachnos

Notable NPCs

Dr. Aeon (Elite Boss)

Debriefing

That's quite a story. You have to die so the world can live? Sounds like Dr. Aeon is trying to pull one over you. I don't believe him, but from all accounts you gave him a sound thrashing. That's good enough for me!

Find data on Project DESTINY

Briefing

So, I'm not inclined to believe what Dr. Aeon has to say, but what if he wasn't just trying to bluff his way out of getting beaten down? If Recluse has a hidden agenda, I want to know where I fit into it! There's a top-secret Arachnos base where they supposedly handle all of the master plans of this Project DESTINY. If there's info on what Lord Recluse's plans to do with us, it'll be there. I'm not normally paranoid - I leave that to Black Scorpion - but there's too much weirdness going on with this Project DESTINY. Hit that base and find out what you can about our role [sic] in Project DESTINY!

Just to be clear here, I'm trying to save myself, not you. Sink or swim, buddy.

Mission Objective(s)

It's time to get to the bottom of this Project DESTINY business. Especially if it involves your demise.

• Search data terminals
  • 5 data terminals to search

Primary Enemies

Arachnos

Notable NPCs

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Debriefing

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