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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
−	The '''Rogue Isle Protector''' is the local newspaper in the Rogue Isles. It also serves as a source of ''schemes'', or short missions, that you must accomplish to get more contacts and/or ''mayhem missions'', or higher-level missions, from a broker. After a mayhem mission, your broker will introduce you to another contact in the zone.	+	The '''Rogue Isle Protector''' is the local newspaper in the Rogue Isles. It also serves as a source of ''schemes'' (short missions) an eligible  character must accomplish to get more contacts and/or [[Mayhem Mission]]s from a [[broker]]. After a mayhem mission, a broker will introduce a character to another contact in the zone. Eligible characters are [[Villain (Alignment)|Villains]], [[Rogue (Alignment)|Rogues]] and [[Vigilante (Alignment)|Vigilantes]].
	Each zone's missions apply to the broker in that specific zone.		Each zone's missions apply to the broker in that specific zone.
−	Some of the missions actually contain your character's name in them. For these missions, the word ''you'' has been substituted in place of your character's name.	+	Some of the missions contain the character's name in them. For these missions, the word ''you'' has been substituted in place of the character's name.
−	__TOC__	+	== Getting a Newspaper ==
		+	After Threat Level 5, a villain may talk to a Broker in any zone to obtain a Newspaper.  Once a Villain has a Newspaper, he/ she can use it any time in any Zone appropriate to his/ her Threat Level to scrounge up some work (providing unlimited missions).
−	== Missions ==	+	'''Points of note:'''
		+	* Villains ''cannot'' obtain a Newspaper until reaching Threat Level 5.
		+	* Villains ''cannot'' obtain a Newspaper in [[Mercy Island]].
		+	* The first zone in which Villains can obtain a Newspaper is [[Port Oakes]].  This won't preclude villains from being assigned the [[Atlas Park]] [[Mayhem Mission]], so long as they are at or below Threat Level 10.
		+	* Vigilantes can obtain a newspaper at level 20 (the earliest level at which a character can become a Vigilante) by talking to a broker a level-appropriate zone.
−	There are four basic types of missions in the Rogue Isle Protector: Kidnapping Missions, Boss Missions, Object Missions, and, after Issue 7, Heist Missions. Each is listed separately below.	+	Attempting to get a mission in a zone that doesn't get a signal will give the following message:
		+	:''Nothing on this isle catches your eye.''
		+	Attempting to get a mission in a zone that is too high of a level will give the following message:
		+	:''Things here seem a little too difficult for you. Perhaps after you've proven yourself some more and attained a higher Threat Level you could return. ''
		+	Attempting to get a mission in a zone that is too low of a level will give the following message:
		+	:''The events here seem to be beneath your notice.''
−	=== Kidnapping Missions ===	+	Once an eligible character performs so many Newspaper missions within a zone, the completion bar for a Broker in that zone will turn red, indicating they should talk to the Broker for a special heist - a [[Mayhem Mission]].
−	The object of a kidnapping mission is to defeat a mob of enemies holding the target person hostage and to lead that target person back out of the mission. Usually, a villain or a team will clear a path to the target person so that fighting on the way out is minimized.  Once the mob holding the target person is defeated, several more enemies will typically spawn between the target person and the mission entrance to intercept the villain to team leading the target person out.	+	* Villains in zones intended for Villains under Threat Level 20 will need to complete '''three (3)''' Newspaper missions in order to get assigned to a [[Mayhem Mission|Mayhem mission]].
		+	* Eligible characters in the [[Rogue Isles]] zones intended for Threat Levels 20+ will need to complete '''five (5)''' Newspaper missions in order to get assigned to a [[Mayhem Mission|Mayhem mission]].
−	The Kidnapping missions also give sometimes clues on events in other zones of the Rogue Isles, sometimes much higher in levels. Those clues can be found in the dialogs between the hostage and the kidnappers and because of this I have included them. Anyways, those dialogs are more often funny than informative. Or both things.	+	== Types of Newspaper Missions ==
		+
		+	There are four basic types of missions in the Rogue Isle Protector:
		+	* Kidnapping Missions
		+	* Boss Missions
		+	* Object Missions
		+	* Heist Missions (since [[Issue 7]])
		+
		+	== Kidnapping Missions ==
		+
		+	The object of a kidnapping mission is to defeat a mob of enemies holding the target person hostage and to lead that target person back out of the mission. Usually, a villain or a team will clear a path to the target person so that fighting on the way out is minimized. Once the mob holding the target person is defeated, several more enemies will typically spawn between the target person and the mission entrance to intercept the villain to team leading the target person out.
		+
		+	The Kidnapping missions sometimes give clues on events in other zones of the Rogue Isles. Those clues can be found in the dialogues between the hostage and the kidnappers. The dialogues are also often funny.
	As for the NPC names, sometimes are random and sometimes are kept constant, so I wonder if some of these NPCs will take part in future game events and/or storylines somehow. Time will tell.		As for the NPC names, sometimes are random and sometimes are kept constant, so I wonder if some of these NPCs will take part in future game events and/or storylines somehow. Time will tell.
		+	=== Aeon Corps Opens New Lab ===
−	==== Aeon Corps Opens New Lab ====	+	[[Dr. Aeon|Aeon]] pretends to be [[Cap au Diable]]'s benign benefactor, but you know better. This new lab of his is a front for something sinister. Maybe something you can use for yourself.
−	Aeon pretends to be Cap au Diable's benign benefactor, but you know better.  This new lab of his is a front for something sinister.  Maybe something you can use for yourself.	+	'''Dialogue:''' Aeon's new project
−	'''Dialog:''' Aeon's new project	+	Scrounger Slammer: Why did I see a [[Fortunatas|Fortunata]] come out of this building?<br />
		+	Jared Weiss: We're working in a video monitor that hooks directly into a person's brain. That's all I know. I don't know what he wants with it.<br />
		+	Aberrant Rector: Tell me more. Or else.<br />
−	Scrounger Slammer: Why did I see a Fortunata come out of this building?<br>	+	(aggroed)
−	Jared Weiss: We're working in a video monitor that hooks directly into a person's brain. That's all I know. I don't know what he wants with it.<br>	+
−	Aberrant Rector: Tell me more. Or else.<br>	+
−	(agroed)	+	Scrounger Slammer: Villain? What are you doing here? We're not hiring if that's what you've...oof!<br />
		+	Jared Weiss:Oh, great. This will hurt, won't it?<br />
		+	Aberrant Rector: Villain? This isn't what you think<br />
−	Scrounger Slammer: Villain? What are you doing here? We're not hiring if that's what you've...oof!<br>	+	=== Arachnos Seeks Spy! ===
−	Jared Weiss:Oh, great. This will hurt, won't it?<br>	+
−	Aberrant Rector: Villain? This isn't what you think<br>	+
		+	A loser named Perry Miller/Luke Wilson has been squealing to [[Longbow]]. The (VillainGroup) got him first. Nab him and the reward should be quite large.
−	==== Arachnos Seeks Spy! ====	+	'''Dialogues:'''
−	A loser named Perry Miller has been squealing to Longbow. The Mooks got him first.  Nab him and the reward should be quite large.	+	VillainMinion: Tell us what you told Longbow, or you will suffer eternal torment!<br />
		+	Hostage: I haven't told anyone anything. I don't even know anything!<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Sh! I heard something!<br />
		+	(aggroed)
−	==== Arbiter Abducted By You ====	+	VillainMinion: Fool! Your interference will result in your doom!<br />
		+	Hostage: Oh man. This can't be good.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: By [[Bat'Zul]]'s beard, will no one rid me of this meddlesome villain?!<br />
−	What the?  This is bad.  Someone's grabbed an Arbiter and made it look like you did it.  It's not that you're afraid of the spiders, just that, well, you'd rather they not interfere in your plans right now--by going back in time and wiping out your entire genetic history.  You'd better find this loser and fast.	+	=== Arbiter Abducted By You ===
−	'''Dialog:''' Arbiter Armstrong	+	What the? This is bad. Someone's grabbed an [[Arbiter]] and made it look like you did it. It's not that you're afraid of the [[Arachnos|spiders]], just that, well, you'd rather they not interfere in your plans right now--by going back in time and wiping out your entire genetic history. You'd better find this loser and fast.
−	Archer: Hide his uniform. We must move him and I don't want anyone seeing us with an arbiter.<br>	+	'''Dialogue:''' Arbiter Armstrong
−	Arbiter Armstrong: You have made a very foolish mistake.<br>	+
−	Ruin Mage: Quiet. You never know who's listening around here.<br>	+
−	(agroed)	+	Archer: Hide his uniform. We must move him and I don't want anyone seeing us with an arbiter.<br />
		+	Arbiter Armstrong: You have made a very foolish mistake.<br />
		+	Ruin Mage: Quiet. You never know who's listening around here.<br />
−	Archer: Villain! Like a moth to flame you are drawn. No matter. This ends tonight, "Chosen One".<br>	+	(aggroed)
−	Arbiter Armstrong: I hear your doom approaching.<br>	+
−	Ruin Mage: Protect Arbiter Armstrong!<br>	+
		+	Archer: Villain! Like a moth to flame you are drawn. No matter. This ends tonight, "Chosen One".<br />
		+	Arbiter Armstrong: I hear your doom approaching.<br />
		+	Ruin Mage: Protect Arbiter Armstrong!<br />
−	====Arbiters attacked!====	+	=== Arbiters attacked! ===
−	Someone has been casting spells against Arachnos Arbiters. As you know, this is strictly forbidden. A coded ad by one of your contacts in the Rogue Isles Protector says an amateur magician called "Steffan the Magnificient" is responsible. The (VillainGroup) have him now. It wouldn't take you long to take this wizard wannabe from those jerks and collect his bounty for yourself.	+
−	'''Dialog:''' Stefan the Magnificient	+	Someone has been casting spells against [[Arachnos]] [[Arbiter]]s. As you know, this is strictly forbidden. A coded ad by one of your contacts in the Rogue Isles Protector says an amateur magician called "Steffan the Magnificent" is responsible. The (VillainGroup) have him now. It wouldn't take you long to take this wizard wannabe from those jerks and collect his bounty for yourself.
−	VillainMinion: This is foolish. We never should have agreed to help you. No one messes with the Arbiters. Not even us.<br>	+	'''Dialogue:''' Steffan the Magnificent
−	Steffan the Magnificient: My grudge against Arachnos is deeper than you know.<br>	+
−	VillainBoss: Protect the package.<br>	+
−	(agroed)	+	VillainMinion: This is foolish. We never should have agreed to help you. No one messes with the Arbiters. Not even us.<br />
		+	Steffan the Magnificent: My grudge against Arachnos is deeper than you know.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Protect the package.<br />
−	VillainMinion: Villain has seen Stefan the Magnificient! Don't let this interloper leave here alive or we're all dead!<br>	+	(aggroed)
−	Steffan the Magnificient: This too, is a part of my plan.<br>	+
		+	VillainMinion: Villain has seen Stefan the Magnificent! Don't let this interloper leave here alive or we're all dead!<br />
		+	Steffan the Magnificent: This too, is a part of my plan.<br />
	VillainBoss:Stop Villain! This will ruin everything!		VillainBoss:Stop Villain! This will ruin everything!
		+	=== Arvin Armaments to unveil new rocket system ===
−	==== Arvin Armaments to unveil new rocket system ====	+	Arvin Armaments is the company that originally designed the [[Warburg]] rockets. Sounds like they have something new. It wouldn't be too hard for someone of your ability to break into their base and take their plans.
−	Arvin Armaments is the company that originally designed the Warburg rockets. Sounds like they have something new. It wouldn't be too hard for someone of your ability to break into their base and take their plans.	+	'''Dialogue:''' designer Sean Crow and the Mooks
−	'''Dialog:''' designer Sean Crow and the Mooks	+	Mook Buckshot: Where are the blueprints, Mr. Crow? We have need of that rocket.<br />
		+	Sean Crow: The blueprints aren't here anymore, I swear!<br />
		+	Mook Capo: I'll make this pigeon talk. Fetch me a comfortable chair. Trust me.<br />
−	Mook Buckshot: Where are the blueprints, Mr. Crow? We have need of that rocket.<br>	+	(aggroed)
−	Sean Crow: The blueprints aren't here anymore, I swear!<br>	+
−	Mook Capo: I'll make this pigeon talk.  Fetch me a comfortable chair. Trust me.<br>	+
−	(agroed)	+	Mook Buckshot: You're too late, Villain. We were here first. But if it's a fight you want, we're happy to oblige.<br />
−		+	Sean Crow: Hey, Villain! Get me away from those creeps and I'll tell you what I know about the rockets!<br />
−	Mook Buckshot: You're too late, Villain. We were here first. But if it's a fight you want, we're happy to obligue.<br>	+
−	Sean Crow: Hey, Villain! Get me away from those creeps and I'll tell you what I know about the rockets! <br>	+
	Mook Capo: Villain! How did you find us? No matter. You'll pay for it now!		Mook Capo: Villain! How did you find us? No matter. You'll pay for it now!
		+	=== Classifieds: Looking for love in all the wrong places ===
−	==== Classifieds: Looking for love in all the wrong places ====	+	It's a coded message. Fortunately, your Broker told you how to break it. In the Classifieds is a message from [[Black Scorpion]]. He's looking for a high-tech inventor to make improvements on his power armor. Find him one and he'll pay handsomely.
−	It's a coded message. Fortunately, your Broker told you how to break it. In the Classifieds is a message from Black Scorpion. He's looking for a high-tech inventor to make improvements on his power armor. Find him one and he'll pay handsomely.	+	'''Dialogues'''
		+	VillainMinion: Black Scorpion has need of your services, and we have need of his favor. Come with us.<br />
		+	Kerry Killen: You want me to WHAT? Work on Black Scorpion's suit?<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Tell me again about Villain.<br />
−	==== Classifieds: Rats for Sale.  Contact Richard Ellsworth ====	+	(aggroed)
−	That's a coded message from your Broker. Some guy\girl named Richard Ellsworth\Jane Adatta has been selling secrets to the (VillainGroup), and there's a reward on his\her head.	+	VillainMinion: We found her first, Villain. Back off.<br />
		+	Kerry Killen: You don't have to be so rough. Let's talk money.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: You will pay for your interference, Villain!<br />
−	'''Dialogs'''	+	=== Classifieds: Rats for Sale. Contact Richard Ellsworth ===
−	VillainMinion: You programmed the system and this is all you know? I think not.<br>	+	That's a coded message from your Broker. Some guy/girl named Richard Ellsworth/Jane Adatta has been selling secrets to the (VillainGroup), and there's a reward on his/her head.
−	Hostage: Look, I told you all I know. The access code is--did you hear something?<br>	+
−	VillainBoss: I'll make this pigeon talk. Fetch me a comfortable chair. Trust me.<br>	+
−	(agroed)	+	'''Dialogues'''
−	VillainMinion: Villain! What are you doing here! No matter. You have made a major mistake. <br>	+	VillainMinion: You programmed the system and this is all you know? I think not.<br />
−	Hostage: Oh, no. This is a major 404 error.<br>	+	Hostage: Look, I told you all I know. The access code is--did you hear something?<br />
−	VillainBoss: Ack! You! What are you doing here?<br>	+	VillainBoss: I'll make this pigeon talk. Fetch me a comfortable chair. Trust me.<br />
−	==== Dr. Elissa Montoya Receives Grant ====	+	(aggroed)
−	Dr. Elissa Montrose is a famous scientist specializing in super-sonics as weapons. Arachnos just gave her a huge grant. That means she's probably developed a new super-weapon for the spiders, and you want it.	+	VillainMinion: Villain! What are you doing here! No matter. You have made a major mistake.<br />
		+	Hostage: Oh, no. This is a major 404 error.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Ack! You! What are you doing here?<br />
		+	=== Computer virus hits Rogue Isles ===
−	==== Dr. Theopolis to Speak on Time Travel ====	+	A scrawny little jerk named Haxx0r created a nifty little virus that spread through the isles like wildfire. If you captured him and took the code for yourself it'd be worth a small fortune.
−	The doctor may not know it, but messing with time is a big no-no in the Rogue Isles.  Lord Recluse has quietly made that very clear.  If you were to bring this guy to Arachnos, they'd definitely look favorably on you.	+	'''Dialogues'''
		+	VillainMinion: How did you circumvent [[Longbow]]'s systems? That's what I truly want to know.<br />
		+	Haxx0r: Everyone wants my code, jerk. What's your offer?<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Protect the package.<br />
−	==== Dr. Patricia Vanover publishes findings on you ====	+	(aggroed)
		+
		+	VillainMinion: What are you pointing at? Oh, Villain. I heard you were operating in this area.<br />
		+	Haxx0r: A new bidder. Haw haw (SNORT)! I R0xx0R in my B0xx0rs!<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Protect Haxx0r! Nothing else matters!<br />
		+
		+	=== Dr. Elissa Montoya Receives Grant ===
		+
		+	Dr. Elissa Montrose is a famous scientist specializing in super-sonics as weapons. [[Arachnos]] just gave her a huge grant. That means she's probably developed a new super-weapon for the spiders, and you want it.
		+
		+	=== Dr. Marvin Howard kidnapped by Freakshow ===
		+
		+	The [[Freakshow]] raided a local tech firm called Aerodyne Avionics and made off with one of their lead researchers. Publicly, Aerodyne makes airplane parts. Privately, they supply tech to groups like the [[Sky Raiders]] and even [[Arachnos]]. Whatever Dr. Howard knows is probably worth a fortune.
		+
		+	'''Dialogues:'''
		+
		+	VillainMinion: We need those new rocketpacks, old man. You'd better cough up the design. Pronto.<br />
		+	Dr. Howard: Don't threaten me. youngster. [[King Midas]] is a personal friend. Who do you think builds the [[Gold Brickers]]' jet packs?<br />
		+	VillainBoss: I would hate to think you're lying to us.<br />
		+
		+	(aggroed)
		+
		+	VillainMinion: Oh, crud. Villain.<br />
		+	Dr. Howard: Ha. Villain. I'm sure you're not here to rescue me, but teach these creeps a lesson and I'll make it worth your while.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Villain. You're late. I expected you sooner.<br />
		+
		+	=== Dr. Theopolis to Speak on Time Travel ===
		+
		+	The doctor may not know it, but messing with time is a big no-no in the [[Rogue Isles]]. [[Lord Recluse]] has quietly made that very clear. If you were to bring this guy to [[Arachnos]], they'd definitely look favorably on you.
		+
		+	'''Dialogues:'''
		+
		+	VillainMinion: You made a big mistake. Recluse has been very clear about anyone messing with time. He's got something going on and doesn't want some two-bit nerd like you messing it up.<br />
		+	Dr. Theopolis: I swear I didn't know Lord Recluse had declared time travel off limits!<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Surely you know more than that, Dr. Theopolis.<br />
		+
		+	(aggroed)
		+
		+	VillainMinion: I'm not interested in splitting Recluse's favor with you, Villain. Let's throw down.<br />
		+	Dr. Theopolis: Oh no. Don't tell me you're both here to take me to Arachnos.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been wanting to kill you for some time.<br />
		+
		+	=== Dr. Patricia Vanover publishes findings on you ===
	This uptight shrink has analyzed you for a series on notable villains in the Protector. She says your violent tendencies stem from an unhappy childhood and feelings of inadequacy, and that you suffer from extreme intimacy issues. Words do not describe the rage welling inside you.		This uptight shrink has analyzed you for a series on notable villains in the Protector. She says your violent tendencies stem from an unhappy childhood and feelings of inadequacy, and that you suffer from extreme intimacy issues. Words do not describe the rage welling inside you.
−	'''Dialogs'''	+	'''Dialogues'''
−	VillainMinion: Here's your money. Tell me about Villain's weakness. Is there something we can use to bring this insufferable fool down for good?<br>	+	VillainMinion: Here's your money. Tell me about Villain's weakness. Is there something we can use to bring this insufferable fool down for good?<br />
−	Dr. Vanover: Yes. Villain probably suffers from delusions of grandeur as well.<br>	+	Dr. Vanover: Yes. Villain probably suffers from delusions of grandeur as well.<br />
−	VillainBoss: Surely you know more than that, Dr. Vanover.<br>	+	VillainBoss: Surely you know more than that, Dr. Vanover.<br />
−	(agroed)	+	(aggroed)
−	VillainMinion: No! We're not ready for Villain yet!<br>	+	VillainMinion: No! We're not ready for Villain yet!<br />
−	Dr. Vanover: I've heard that Villain is often called the "Chosen One". Such a belief would do irreparable psychological harm.<br>	+	Dr. Vanover: I've heard that Villain is often called the "Chosen One". Such a belief would do irreparable psychological harm.<br />
−	VillainBoss: What a pleasant surpeise, Villain. I've been wanting to kill you for some time.<br>	+	VillainBoss: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been wanting to kill you for some time.<br />
−	==== Freedom Phalanx goes gold! ====	+	=== "Efficiency expert of evil" said to be working with (Villain Group) ===
−	Jake Emmet is the lead designer on a computer game called "Freedom Phalanx". It's gone gold and looks set to sell a half-a-million copies. That really ticks you off. Time to teach this nerd a lesson.	+	Edward Juarez is known in the underground as the "Efficiency Expert of Evil". He has no superpowers, but is known for drastically improving the effectiveness of criminal gangs. His advice could turn the (Villain Group) into a real problem. Unless of course you kidnap Juarez for yourself.
−	'''Dialog:''' Jake Emmet meets the fans	+	'''Dialogues:'''
−	Rocketman: Your idiotic game says Statesman humillated the Goldbrickers in the Diamatrix Plot last year. That's ridiculous. Everyone knows it was a faulty regulator on the device that defeated us! <br>	+	VillainMinion: Then what do you recommend?<br />
−	Jake Emmet: Get your hands off me. Statesman is a personal friend, you know? <br>	+	The Efficiency Expert: No, no. That will never do. Magical protection rackets never work.<br />
−	Boomer: Surely you know more than that, Jake Emmet. <br>	+	VillainBoss: What's the matter? Did you hear something?<br />
−	(agroed)	+	(aggroed)
−	Rocketman: We had him first, Villain! Get your own nerd! <br>	+	VillainMinion: Curses!<br />
−	Jake Emmet: Statesman! Manticore? Positron? Oh crap. Villain.<br>	+	The Efficiency Expert: Hmmm. Villain. This will hamper our business by at least 14 minutes.<br />
−	Boomer: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been wanting to kill you for some time. <br>	+	VillainBoss: Stop Villain! This will ruin everything!<br />
		+	=== Freedom Phalanx goes gold! ===
−	==== Havoc at the Aeon Hydroponics ====	+	[[Jake Emmet]] is the lead designer on a computer game called "Freedom Phalanx". It's gone gold and looks set to sell a half-a-million copies. That really ticks you off. Time to teach this nerd a lesson.
−	Aeon Hydrophonics pretends to grow giant-sized foods to better the world, but that's just a front. Everyone knows it's actually a cloning farm. One of the clones has become sentient and escaped.  Whoever brings it back will definitely find favor with Lord Recluse.	+	'''Dialogue:''' Jake Emmet meets the fans
−	'''Dialog:''' John Doe and the Goldbrickers	+	Rocketman: Your idiotic game says [[Statesman]] humiliated the Goldbrickers in the Diamatrix Plot last year. That's ridiculous. Everyone knows it was a faulty regulator on the device that defeated us!<br />
		+	Jake Emmet: Get your hands off me. Statesman is a personal friend, you know?<br />
		+	Boomer: Surely you know more than that, Jake Emmet.<br />
−	Rocketman: There is a reward for you dead or alive. I suggest you do not tempt us.<br>	+	(aggroed)
−	John Doe: I'm not a clone! I'm David Wilson from Blackburg, Virginia! I have no idea how I wound up here in the Rogue Isles!<br>	+
		+	Rocketman: We had him first, Villain! Get your own nerd!<br />
		+	Jake Emmet: Statesman! [[Manticore]]? [[Positron]]? Oh crap. Villain.<br />
		+	Boomer: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been wanting to kill you for some time.<br />
		+
		+	=== Havoc at the Aeon Hydroponics ===
		+
		+	Aeon Hydroponics pretends to grow giant-sized foods to better the world, but that's just a front. Everyone knows it's actually a cloning farm. One of the clones has become sentient and escaped. Whoever brings it back will definitely find favor with [[Lord Recluse]].
		+
		+	'''Dialogue:''' John Doe and the Goldbrickers
		+
		+	Rocketman: There is a reward for you dead or alive. I suggest you do not tempt us.<br />
		+	John Doe: I'm not a clone! I'm David Wilson from Blackburg, Virginia! I have no idea how I wound up here in the [[Rogue Isles]]!<br />
	Boomer: Protect the package.		Boomer: Protect the package.
−	(agroed)	+	(aggroed)
−	Rocketman: Villain! I should have guessed you had something to do with this! <br>	+	Rocketman: Villain! I should have guessed you had something to do with this!<br />
−	John Doe: This is such a nightmare.<br>	+	John Doe: This is such a nightmare.<br />
	Boomer: Villain. I heard you were dead. Or turned into a pile of sentient nanites under control of Doctor Aeon. I can't remember.		Boomer: Villain. I heard you were dead. Or turned into a pile of sentient nanites under control of Doctor Aeon. I can't remember.
		+	=== Havoc in Dockside! ===
		+
		+	A four-eyed pencil-pusher named Dr. Plotnik recently ran from the (VillainGroup) through the streets of [[Port Oakes]]. They caught the little run after tearing up Docside and are holding him somewhere. If they were desperate enough to be that public about catching him, he must know something worthwhile.
−	==== Havoc in Dockside! ====	+	'''Dialogue'''
−	A four-eyed pencil-pusher named Dr. Plotnik recently ran from the (VillainGroup) through the streets of Port Oakes. They caught the little run after tearing up Docside and are holding him somehwere. If they were desperate enough to be that public about catching him, he must know something worthwhile.	+	VillainMinion: I want the complete inventory of what [[Arachnos]] ordered from you, Dr. Plotnik. Now.<br />
		+	Ramel Plotnik: Arachnos doesn't tell us WHAT they want it for. They just order the devices. I have no idea what they'd need a psychic amplifier for!<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Protect the package.<br />
−	'''Dialog'''	+	(aggroed)
−	VillainMinion: I want the complete inventory of what Arachnos ordered from you, Dr. Plotnik. Now.<br>	+	VillainMinion: This doesn't concern you, Villain.<br />
−	Ramel Plotnik: Arachnos doesn't tell us WHAT  they want it for. They just order the devices. I have no idea what they'd need a psychic amplifier for!<br>	+	Ramel Plotnik: Villain? Perhaps we could make a deal if you can get me out of here.<br />
−	VillainBoss: Protect the package.<br>	+	VillainBoss: Stop Villain! This will ruin everything!<br />
−	(agroed)	+	=== Hero's girlfriend abducted by (VillainGroup)! ===
−	VillainMinion: This doesn't concern you, Villain.<br>	+	Elizabeth Gordon is the Gal Friday of a certain superhero who won't stay outta the [[Rogue Isles]]. The (VillainGroup) have her now, but you could easily take her for yourself and ransom her off.
−	Ramel Plotnik: Villain? Perhaps we could make a deal if you can get me out of here.<br>	+
−	VillainBoss: Stop Villain! This will ruin everything!<br>	+
−	==== Hero's girlfriend abducted by (VillainGroup)! ====	+	'''Dialogue:''' Elizabeth's friend
−	Elizabeth Gordon is the Gal Friday of a certain superhero who won't stay outta the Rogue Isles. The (Villaingroup) have her now, but you could easily take her for yourself and ransom her off.	+	VillainMinion: That's not your boyfriend, girl.<br />
		+	Elizabeth: [[Back Alley Brawler]] is a friend. I barely know him!<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Keep quiet. There's a word Villain is about. Trust me. You'd rather deal with us than that maniac.<br />
−	'''Dialog:''' Elizabeth's friend	+	(aggroed)
−	VillainMinion: That's not your boyfriend, girl.<br>	+	VillainMinion: Villain. What are you doing here?<br />
−	Elizabeth: Back Alley Brawler is a friend. I barely know him! <br>	+	Elizabeth: I KNEW you'd come for--- HEY! Who are you?<br />
−	VillainBoss: Keep quiet. There's a word Villain is about. Trust me. You'd rather deal with us than that maniac.<br>	+	VillainBoss: You'll pay for your interference, Villain.<br />
−	(agroed)	+	=== Hospital patient escapes ===
−	VillainMinion: Villain. What are you doing here? <br>	+	Yuk. The (VillainGroup) injected some poor sap with an experimental drug. He escaped and wound up in a hospital, then whacked and orderly and escaped again. The victim is doomed, but whatever toxin is running through his system might be interesting. If you can find him before the (VillainGroup) do.
−	Elizabeth: I KNEW you'd come for--- HEY! Who are you? <br>	+
−	VillainBoss: You'll pay for your interference, Villain. <br>	+
		+	'''Dialogue'''
−	==== Hospital patient escapes ====	+	VillainMinion: There you are, Mr. Degner. Come back to the lab now.<br />
		+	Larry Degner: ...so...hot...fever...<br />
		+	VillainBoss: I would hate to think you are lying to us.
−	Yuk. The Council injected some poor sap with an experimental drug. He escaped and wound up in a hospital, then whacked and orderly and escaped again. The victim is doomed, but whatever toxin is running through his system might be interesting. If you can find him before the Council do.	+	(aggroed)
		+	VillainMinion: You don't want this one, Villain. He's contagious.<br />
		+	Larry Degner: ...help<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Villain. You're late. I expected you sooner.
−	==== Interview with a hero: Gigabyte ====	+	=== Interview with a hero: Gigabyte ===
	The article talks about Paul Sanchez, a local who used to be a superhero named Gigabyte. He's in hiding here now, but your people should be able to find him. If he's still got his old gadgets, they'd be quite valuable.		The article talks about Paul Sanchez, a local who used to be a superhero named Gigabyte. He's in hiding here now, but your people should be able to find him. If he's still got his old gadgets, they'd be quite valuable.
		+	'''Dialogue:'''
−	==== Janitor sought in industrial espionage ====	+	VillainBoss: It's been 8 years since you put me away, Gigabyte. But I haven't forgotten. Nor forgiven.<br />
		+	Gigabyte: Our fight ended a long time ago. I don't even wear the cape anymore.<br />
		+	VillainMinion: I'll make this pigeon talk. Fetch me a comfortable chair. Trust me.
−	Stealing high-tech secrets from Crey is risky business, so you doubt Herman Lewis was actually a janitor. More likely he was a spy working for the Mooks. Those jokers have been after some of Crey's tech for some time now. You know where they're likely hiding Herman. If you were to catch him, you could find out just what's so valuable, or turn him over to Crey for a fat reward.	+	(aggroed)
−	'''Dialog:''' Herman and his friends	+	VillainBoss: Is this one of your allies, Gigabyte?<br />
		+	Gigabyte: Villain? Did that reporter print my freakin' address or something?<br />
		+	VillainMinion: You'll pay for your interference, Villain!
−	Mook Muscle: It took you five years to get you in that position. And you leave with little more than a transdimensional device blueprint?<br>	+	=== Janitor sought in industrial espionage ===
−	Herman Lewis: It was getting too hot. I had to make my play before the Countess figured out what I was doing.<br>	+
−	Mook Capo: It's not the capes I'm worried about. We can handle some idiot do gooder. It's the villains you have to watch out for. They're nuts.<br>	+
−	(agroed)	+	Stealing high-tech secrets from Crey is risky business, so you doubt Herman Lewis was actually a janitor. More likely he was a spy working for the Mooks. Those jokers have been after some of [[Crey]]'s tech for some time now. You know where they're likely hiding Herman. If you were to catch him, you could find out just what's so valuable, or turn him over to Crey for a fat reward.
−	Mook Muscle: Villain. What an umpleasant surprise. <br>	+	'''Dialogue:''' Herman and his friends
−	Herman Lewis: Villain! Protect me!<br>	+
−	Mook Capo: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been waiting to kill you for some time. <br>	+
		+	Mook Muscle: It took you five years to get you in that position. And you leave with little more than a transdimensional device blueprint?<br />
		+	Herman Lewis: It was getting too hot. I had to make my play before the [[Countess Crey|Countess]] figured out what I was doing.<br />
		+	Mook Capo: It's not the capes I'm worried about. We can handle some idiot do gooder. It's the villains you have to watch out for. They're nuts.<br />
−	==== Local Jeweler Taken by Snakes ====	+	(aggroed)
−	Milton Ives was the last person to have touched the Blood Ruby, a gem said to curse whoever holds it.  The Snakes have taken him to find out what he knows. You'd like to do the same.	+	Mook Muscle: Villain. What an unpleasant surprise.<br />
		+	Herman Lewis: Villain! Protect me!<br />
		+	Mook Capo: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been waiting to kill you for some time.<br />
		+	=== Local Jeweler Taken by (VillainGroup) ===
−	==== Local musician kidnapped! ====	+	Milton Ives was the last person to have touched the Blood Ruby, a gem said to curse whoever holds it. The (VillainGroup) have taken him to find out what he knows. You'd like to do the same.
−	Cap City Croaker lead singer Emil Wicked was last seen with a gorgeous young groupie. From the description, she sounds like a sometimes operative for the Warriors. If so, they took Wicked and you know where. Little jerk is probably worth something if you keep him alive.	+	'''Dialogues:'''
−	'''Dialog:''' The villains' reasons	+	VillainMinion: Where is the Blood Ruby now?<br />
		+	Milton Ives: See? this is proof the thing is bad luck.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Quiet. You never know who's listening around here.<br />
−	Warrior Slammer: We believe that the Wailers of St. Martial are trying to communicate, but we can't decipher their music. That's where you come in. <br>	+	(aggroed)
−	Emil Wicked: Yeah, I can probably figure out what the wailers are sayin'. If you can get me my equipment.<br>	+
−	Slasher Elite: What's the matter? Did you hear something?<br>	+
−	(agroed)	+	VillainMinion: The gem is cursed! It's Villain!<br />
		+	Milton Ives: Yeah. See. I was hoping for [[Statesman]]. Stupid curse.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Excellent. As is as foretold. Now we witness the death of Villain.<br />
−	Warrior Slammer:Back off, Villain. We have a contract with the Family. You don't care? Fine. Then we'll make you care.<br>	+	=== Local musician kidnapped! ===
−	Emil Wicked: Oh, great. Another supervillain. I'm so happy to be in the middle of this.<br>	+
−	Slasher Elite: Villain. I heard you were dead. Or turned into a pile of sentient nanites under control of Doctor Aeon. I can't remember.<br>	+
		+	Cap City Croaker lead singer Emil Wicked was last seen with a gorgeous young groupie. From the description, she sounds like a sometimes operative for the Warriors. If so, they took Wicked and you know where. Little jerk is probably worth something if you keep him alive.
−	==== Local nurse disappears ====	+	'''Dialogue:''' The villains' reasons
−	Jenny Hise is a nurse at Black Heart hospital. You remember her bacause she treated you last time you were there. You have a sneaking suspiction that someone took her to get your blood sample.	+	Warrior Slammer: We believe that the [[Wailers]] of [[St. Martial]] are trying to communicate, but we can't decipher their music. That's where you come in.<br />
		+	Emil Wicked: Yeah, I can probably figure out what the wailers are sayin'. If you can get me my equipment.<br />
		+	Slasher Elite: What's the matter? Did you hear something?<br />
−	'''Dialog:''' Jenny's friends	+	(aggroed)
−	Jenny Hise: Yeah, I got the blood sample. It wasn't easy, though. <br>	+	Warrior Slammer:Back off, Villain. We have a contract with the [[Family]]. You don't care? Fine. Then we'll make you care.<br />
−	Vortex Elite Assault: This blood will allow us to create an army modeled after Villain. We will be unstoppable.<br>	+	Emil Wicked: Oh, great. Another supervillain. I'm so happy to be in the middle of this.<br />
−	Vortex Elite Archon: Lord Recluse once told me a great secret. He said that the secret of Cap Au Diable is... Wait, did you hear that?<br>	+	Slasher Elite: Villain. I heard you were dead. Or turned into a pile of sentient nanites under control of [[Dr. Aeon|Doctor Aeon]]. I can't remember.<br />
−	(agroed)	+	=== Local nurse disappears ===
−	Vortex Elite Assault: Ah. The floor model. Now we'll have all the blood we need.<br>	+	Jenny Hise is a nurse at Black Heart hospital. You remember her because she treated you last time you were there. You have a sneaking suspicion that someone took her to get your blood sample.
−	Jenny Hise: Oh crap.<br>	+
−	Vortex Elite Archon: You'll pay for your interference, Villain! <br>	+
		+	'''Dialogue:''' Jenny's friends
−	==== Local Thief Said to Be Witch ====	+	Jenny Hise: Yeah, I got the blood sample. It wasn't easy, though.<br />
		+	Vortex Elite Assault: This blood will allow us to create an army modeled after Villain. We will be unstoppable.<br />
		+	Vortex Elite Archon: Lord Recluse once told me a great secret. He said that the secret of Cap au Diable is... Wait, did you hear that?<br />
−	A little witch named Drusilla stole some kind of rare magical powder from a certain mage in Cap au Diable and then hired the (VillainGroup) to protect her.	+	(aggroed)
−	'''Dialog:''' Drusilla	+	Vortex Elite Assault: Ah. The floor model. Now we'll have all the blood we need.<br />
		+	Jenny Hise: Oh crap.<br />
		+	Vortex Elite Archon: You'll pay for your interference, Villain!<br />
−	VillainMinion: Tell us about this powder.<br>	+	=== Local Thief Said to Be Witch ===
−	Drusilla: I don't know what the fuss is all about. It was just some weird powder from Mount Diable.<br>	+
−	VillainBoss: Keep it quiet. We don't want anyone to know we're here.<br>	+
−	(agroed)	+	A little witch named Drusilla stole some kind of rare magical powder from a certain mage in [[Cap au Diable]] and then hired the (VillainGroup) to protect her.
−	VillainMinion: Stay close. This will not take long.<br>	+	'''Dialogue:''' Drusilla
−	Drusilla: Uh- oh.<br>	+
−	VillainBoss: Excellent. All is as foretold. Now we witness the death of Villain.<br>	+
−	==== Longbow Spy Spotted In Rogue Isles ====	+	VillainMinion: Tell us about this powder.<br />
		+	Drusilla: I don't know what the fuss is all about. It was just some weird powder from Mount Diable.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Keep it quiet. We don't want anyone to know we're here.<br />
−	A guy named RJ Nelson is snitching to Longbow.  He's paid the Sky Raiders to protect him, and those losers agreed.  That crap's gotta stop.	+	(aggroed)
		+	VillainMinion: Stay close. This will not take long.<br />
		+	Drusilla: Uh- oh.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Excellent. All is as foretold. Now we witness the death of Villain.<br />
−	==== Long Lost Relic Recovered! ====	+	=== Longbow Spy Spotted In Rogue Isles ===
−	A secretary named Jesse Montoya just inherited a minor artifact long thought missing. The (VillainGroup) moved in quick and kidnapped her last night, but you have a pretty good idea where they likely took her.	+	A guy named RJ Nelson is snitching to [[Longbow]]. He's paid the Sky Raiders to protect him, and those losers agreed. That crap's gotta stop.
−	'''Dialog:''' The relic	+	=== Long Lost Relic Recovered! ===
−	VillainMinion: You have the Peregrine Pendant! I can smell it on you! <br>	+	A secretary named Jesse Montoya just inherited a minor artifact long thought missing. The (VillainGroup) moved in quick and kidnapped her last night, but you have a pretty good idea where they likely took her.
−	Jesse Montoya: This old necklace? Um, no. I didn't know it was magical.<br>	+
−	VillainBoss: Sh! I heard something!<br>	+
−	(agroed)	+	'''Dialogue:''' The relic
−	VillainMinion: Don't move, girl! Or feel my wrath!<br>	+	VillainMinion: You have the Peregrine Pendant! I can smell it on you!<br />
−	Jesse Montoya: What now?<br>	+	Jesse Montoya: This old necklace? Um, no. I didn't know it was magical.<br />
−	VillainBoss: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been wanting to kill you for some time.<br>	+	VillainBoss: Sh! I heard something!<br />
−	==== Millionaire missing! ====	+	(aggroed)
−	Guy Dylan is a playboy by day, but the villain known as Mercury by night. Most think he got busted by Longbow, but your sources say the Goldbrickers have him.	+	VillainMinion: Don't move, girl! Or feel my wrath!<br />
		+	Jesse Montoya: What now?<br />
		+	VillainBoss: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been wanting to kill you for some time.<br />
−	'''Dialog:''' The Goldbrickers meet Mercury	+	=== Millionaire missing! ===
−	Guy Dylan: You have no idea who you are messing with, idiot.<br>	+	Guy Dylan is a playboy by day, but the villain known as Mercury by night. Most think he got busted by [[Longbow]], but your sources say the Goldbrickers have him.
−	Rocketman: You' re Mercury? I swear we didn't know! We were just after some of your industrial secrets. Sorry, Mr. Mercury! Very sorry!<br>	+
−	Boomer: (bugged text) <br>	+
−	(agroed)	+	'''Dialogue:''' The Goldbrickers meet Mercury
−	Rocketman: I told you this was a bad idea. At least Mercury doesen't have his power armor. <br>	+	Guy Dylan: You have no idea who you are messing with, idiot.<br />
−	Guy Dylan: Villain. I'll reward yopu handsomely if you dispatch with these cretins and get me out of here.<br>	+	Rocketman: You're Mercury? I swear we didn't know! We were just after some of your industrial secrets. Sorry, Mr. Mercury! Very sorry!<br />
−	Boomer: Villain. I heard you were dead. Or turned into a pile of sentient nanites under control of Doctor Aeon. I can't remember.<br>	+	Boomer: (bugged text)<br />
		+	(aggroed)
−	==== Morricone Inventions Set to Debut Nanotech ====	+	Rocketman: I told you this was a bad idea. At least Mercury doesn't have his power armor.<br />
		+	Guy Dylan: Villain. I'll reward you handsomely if you dispatch with these cretins and get me out of here.<br />
		+	Boomer: Villain. I heard you were dead. Or turned into a pile of sentient nanites under control of Doctor Aeon. I can't remember.<br />
−	Giovani Morricone is a brilliant inventor who's been researching nanotech for years.  Most villains won't touch him because he's got protection from Aeon, but if he's close to unveiling working nanotech, it might be worth grabbing him and his secrets after all.	+	=== Morricone Inventions Set to Debut Nanotech ===
−	'''Dialog:''' Morricone's invention	+	Giovani Morricone is a brilliant inventor who's been researching nanotech for years. Most villains won't touch him because he's got protection from [[Dr. Aeon|Aeon]], but if he's close to unveiling working nanotech, it might be worth grabbing him and his secrets after all.
−	VillainMinion: Brain hurts. Glfzork. Nerzatz. Pinyoo.<br>	+	'''Dialogue:''' Morricone's invention
−	Giovani Morricone: Hear that buzzing in your ears? Heh heh. Too late, dolt. The nanites have infected your brain.<br>	+
−	VillainBoss: I'll make this pigeon talk. Fetch me a comfortable chair. Trust me.<br>	+
−	(agroed)	+	VillainMinion: Brain hurts. Glfzork. Nerzatz. Pinyoo.<br />
		+	Giovani Morricone: Hear that buzzing in your ears? Heh heh. Too late, dolt. The nanites have infected your brain.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: I'll make this pigeon talk. Fetch me a comfortable chair. Trust me.<br />
−	VillainMinion: --<br>	+	(aggroed)
−	Giovani Morricone: You are MY servant now! Kill Villain!<br>	+
−	VillainBoss: Villain. You're late. I expected you sooner.<br>	+
−	==== Musician Missing ====	+	VillainMinion: --<br />
		+	Giovani Morricone: You are MY servant now! Kill Villain!<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Villain. You're late. I expected you sooner.<br />
−	Larry Croft is a backup guitarist for Johnny Sonata in St. Martial.  He went missing two days ago, which explains the weird music you've heard coming from a local (VillainGroup) hideout.  Rescuing this loser would probably win you some points with Arachnos.	+	=== Musician Missing ===
−	'''Dialog:''' Larry and the mages	+	Larry Croft is a backup guitarist for [[Johnny Sonata]] in [[St. Martial]]. He went missing two days ago, which explains the weird music you've heard coming from a local (VillainGroup) hideout. Rescuing this loser would probably win you some points with [[Arachnos]].
−	Archer: Why do the demons chase Sonata? How did he break his pact? <br>	+	'''Dialogue:''' Larry and the mages
−	Larry Croft: Yeah. Johnny's in deep with the demons. He... Wait. You hear that? <br>	+
		+	Archer: Why do the demons chase Sonata? How did he break his pact?<br />
		+	Larry Croft: Yeah. Johnny's in deep with the demons. He... Wait. You hear that?<br />
	Ruin Mage: Quiet. You never know who's listening around here.		Ruin Mage: Quiet. You never know who's listening around here.
−	(agroed)	+	(aggroed)
−	Archer: Don't move, Mr. Croft. We have guests. It shouldn't take long. <br>	+	Archer: Don't move, Mr. Croft. We have guests. It shouldn't take long.<br />
−	Larry Croft: Thank you, ROGUE ISLES! Rock out! <br>	+	Larry Croft: Thank you, ROGUE ISLES! Rock out!<br />
−	Ruin Mage: You'll pay for your interference, Villain! <br>	+	Ruin Mage: You'll pay for your interference, Villain!<br />
	(once you reach the exit)		(once you reach the exit)
−	Larry Croft: Look, let's work something out. You're a reasonable... Well, let's work something out anyways.<br>	+	Larry Croft: Look, let's work something out. You're a reasonable... Well, let's work something out anyways.<br />
−	Larry Croft: How much to say you never found me?<br>	+	Larry Croft: How much to say you never found me?<br />
		+	=== Nigel Whitley Killed in Car Accident ===
−	==== Nigel Whitley Killed in Car Accident ====	+	Nigel Whitley is a famous occult novelist. He's not dead though. A friend of yours said he saw him being taken into one of the Hellion's hideouts the night of the crash. Whatever they want him for ought to be juicy.
−	Nigel Whitley is a famous occult novelist.  He's not dead though.  A friend of yours said he saw him being taken into one of the Hellion's hideouts the night of the crash.  Whatever they want him for ought to be juicy.	+	'''Dialogue:''' Nigel Whitley kidnapped
−	'''Dialog:''' Nigel Whitley kidnapped	+	Blood Brother Brawler: Tell us of this Guardian. Where did you get your information? Have you met the Shaper?<br />
−		+	Nigel Whitley: I'm not telling you. I just made all that stuff up about a guardian buried under [[Sharkhead Isle]]. I'm just a hack writer, man! What do you want from me?<br />
−	Blood Brother Brawler: Tell us of this Guardian. Where did you get your information? Have you met the Shaper?<br>	+
−	Nigel Whitley: I'm not telling you. I just made all that stuff up about a guardian buried under Sharkhead isle. I'm just a hack writer, man! What do you want from me?<br>	+
	Damned: Quiet. You never know who is listening around here.		Damned: Quiet. You never know who is listening around here.
−	(agroed)	+	(aggroed)
−	Blood Brother Brawler: How did you find us, Villain? Our ruse was perfect!<br>	+	Blood Brother Brawler: How did you find us, Villain? Our ruse was perfect!<br />
−	Nigel Whitley: Hey! Villain! I'll pay you a lotta money to get me outta here alive!<br>	+	Nigel Whitley: Hey! Villain! I'll pay you a lotta money to get me outta here alive!<br />
	Damned: Villain. We have been expecting you.		Damned: Villain. We have been expecting you.
−		+	=== Nobel prize winner missing ===
−	==== Nobel prize winner missing ====	+
	Dr. Iliya Schevnisky wrote a Nobel-prize winning book on space travel. Looks like someone wanted her expertise. You'd love to find out why.		Dr. Iliya Schevnisky wrote a Nobel-prize winning book on space travel. Looks like someone wanted her expertise. You'd love to find out why.
−	'''Dialog:''' Dr. Schevenisky's discovery	+	'''Dialogue:''' Dr. Schevenisky's discovery
−		+
−	VillainMinion: The Rikti aren't aliens? <br>	+
−	Dr. Illia Schevenisky:  The Rikti don't come from "outer space", you idiot. They come from a parallel universe.<br>	+
−	VillainBoss: That's it? Are you sure that's all you know?<br>	+
−	(agroed)	+	VillainMinion: The Rikti aren't aliens?<br />
		+	Dr. Illia Schevenisky: The [[Rikti]] don't come from "outer space", you idiot. They come from a parallel universe.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: That's it? Are you sure that's all you know?<br />
−	VillainMinion: This is none of your concern, Villain. Leave or we will be forced to kill you.<br>	+	(aggroed)
−	Dr. Illia Schevenisky: Great. Another brainless supervillain.<br>	+
−	VillainBoss: Villain! How did you find us? No matter. You'll pay for it now.<br>	+
		+	VillainMinion: This is none of your concern, Villain. Leave or we will be forced to kill you.<br />
		+	Dr. Illia Schevenisky: Great. Another brainless supervillain.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Villain! How did you find us? No matter. You'll pay for it now.<br />
−	==== Obituary: Gav Turner, 1960 - 2005 ====	+	=== Obituary: Gav Turner, 1960 - 2005 ===
−	Gav Turner was a prison guard at the Zig. Last night he was murdered by the (VillainGroup). That doesen't surprise you, but they took his daugther too. Why? Revenge? You have a hunch you should find out. Maybe she knows something.	+	Gav Turner was a prison guard at the Zig. Last night he was murdered by the (VillainGroup). That doesn't surprise you, but they took his daugther too. Why? Revenge? You have a hunch you should find out. Maybe she knows something.
−	'''Dialog:''' what Turner knew	+	'''Dialogue:''' what Turner knew
−	VillainMinion: Your father couldn't remember, but we know he told you. What was the prisoner's name? <br>	+	VillainMinion: Your father couldn't remember, but we know he told you. What was the prisoner's name?<br />
−	Lila Turner: Okay, I'll tell you. Dad said his name was Carl Egon. <br>	+	Lila Turner: Okay, I'll tell you. Dad said his name was [[Dr. Egon|Carl Egon]].<br />
−	VillainBoss: Quiet. You never know who is listening arounf here.<br>	+	VillainBoss: Quiet. You never know who is listening around here.<br />
−	(agroed)	+	(aggroed)
−	VillainMinion: Villain. So you seek the truth about Dr. Aeonas well? No? Then your interference is merely... entertaining.<br>	+	VillainMinion: Villain. So you seek the truth about [[Dr. Aeon]] as well? No? Then your interference is merely... entertaining.<br />
−	Lila Turner: Now you're in trouble. And I hope it hurts.<br>	+	Lila Turner: Now you're in trouble. And I hope it hurts.<br />
−	VillainBoss: By Bat Zul's beard, will no one rid me of this meddlesome villain?!<br>	+	VillainBoss: By [[Bat'Zul]]'s beard, will no one rid me of this meddlesome villain?!<br />
	(once you reach the exit)		(once you reach the exit)
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	Lila Turner: Please don't do this. I've got kids. Well, not really, but I'd like to someday.		Lila Turner: Please don't do this. I've got kids. Well, not really, but I'd like to someday.
		+	=== Obituary: Razorbeam, 1968 - 2005 ===
−	==== Obituary: Razorbeam, 1968 - 2005 ====	+	Razorbeam was a high-tech villain who fired narrow 'slices' of light from his eyebeam. It was said they buried him with his eyebeam, but your sources say that's not true. While every other villain group stakes out the cemetery, you can find his daughter, who you think is about to step into her dad's boots.
−	Razorbeam was a high-tech villain who fired narrow 'slices' of light from his eyebeam.  It was said they buried him with his eyebeam, but your sources say that's not true.  While every other villain group stakes out the cemetary, you can find his daughter, who you think is about to step into her dad's boots.	+	'''Dialogue:'''
		+	VillainMinion: All we want is your father's eyebeam, girl. You can keep the rest of that junk he created.<br />
		+	Razorbeam's daughter: It's mine. Touch me and die!<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Protect the package.
−	==== Occult shop owner missing ====	+	(aggroed)
		+
		+	VillainMinion: Back off, Villain. We were here first.<br />
		+	Razorbeam's daughter: Villain. Help me out here and I'll share some of daddy's tech with you.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been wanting to kill you for some time.
		+
		+	=== Occult shop owner missing ===
	The Tsoo are hiding someone. A man by the name of Alan Carter. It's said he knows a rare spell that certain contacts of yours might find interesting.		The Tsoo are hiding someone. A man by the name of Alan Carter. It's said he knows a rare spell that certain contacts of yours might find interesting.
−	'''Dialog:''' Carter's spell	+	'''Dialogue:''' Carter's spell
−	Tiger Enforcer: Eye of what? Newt? Who has newts? Honestly, in this day and age...<br>	+	Tiger Enforcer: Eye of what? Newt? Who has newts? Honestly, in this day and age...<br />
−	Carter: You start with some Eye of Newt...<br>	+	Carter: You start with some Eye of Newt...<br />
−	Iron Hands: Quiet. You never know who's listening around here.<br>	+	Iron Hands: Quiet. You never know who's listening around here.<br />
−	(agroed)	+	(aggroed)
−	Tiger Enforcer: Get back. We'll handle this.<br>	+	Tiger Enforcer: Get back. We'll handle this.<br />
−	Carter: Oh, man. This is bad, isn't it?<br>	+	Carter: Oh, man. This is bad, isn't it?<br />
−	Iron Hands: Protect Carter!<br>	+	Iron Hands: Protect Carter!<br />
		+	=== Pirate's Heart for Sale. $10k or Best Offer ===
−	==== Pirate's Heart for Sale. $10k or Best Offer ====	+	Emma Jean Turley bought a small trinket at a pawn shop on [[Mercy Isle]]. Turns out this trinket has some powerful juju. She's been trying to sell it in the classifieds, but it looks like the (VillainGroup) got to her first.
−	Emma Jean Turley bought a small trinket at a pawn shop on Mercy Isle.  Turns out this trinket has some powerful juju.  She's been trying to sell it in the classifieds, but it looks like the (Enemy Group) got to her first.	+	'''Dialogue:'''
−	==== Prominent Attorney Missing ====	+	VillainMinion: That charm is a ward against demons, girl. Something very valuable in the [[Rogue Isles]]. Now where is it?<br />
		+	Emma Jean: That little charm? It's magical? News to me!<br />
		+	VillainBoss: What's the matter? Did you hear something?<br />
−	Several organizations made the mistake of trusting an attorney named Norman Washburn with their information.  He's kept his bargain with the law, but seems to be selling secrets to his clients' rivals.  This must not go unpunished.  A coded ad in the paper reveals that the (Villaingroup) have him, and where they're located.	+	(aggroed)
−	'''Dialog:''' Mr. Washburn's info	+	VillainMinion: I see we're not the only ones who want that charm.<br />
		+	Emma Jean: You can have it! I didn't know what I was buying!<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Villain! How did you find us? No matter. you'll pay for it now!<br />
−	VillainMinion:Tell us about Lady D'Arque.What is her true relationship with Dr. Aeon? <br>	+	=== Prominent Attorney Missing ===
−	Norman Washburn: So the Hellions said to me... <br>	+
−	VillainBoss: Keep your tongue still or I'll cut it out. <br>	+
−	(agroed)	+	Several organizations made the mistake of trusting an attorney named Norman Washburn with their information. He's kept his bargain with the law, but seems to be selling secrets to his clients' rivals. This must not go unpunished. A coded ad in the paper reveals that the (VillainGroup) have him, and where they're located.
−	VillainMinion: Stand back, Washburn. We are not finished with this conversation. <br>	+	'''Dialogue:''' Mr. Washburn's info
−	Norman Washburn: Protect me and I'll tell you the secret of Mount Diable! <br>	+
−	VillainBoss: Villain. I heard you were dead.<br>	+	VillainMinion: Tell us about [[Olivia Darque|Lady D'Arque]]. What is her true relationship with [[Dr. Aeon]]?<br />
		+	Norman Washburn: So the Hellions said to me...<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Keep your tongue still or I'll cut it out.<br />
		+
		+	(aggroed)
		+
		+	VillainMinion: Stand back, Washburn. We are not finished with this conversation.<br />
		+	Norman Washburn: Protect me and I'll tell you the secret of Mount Diable!<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Villain. I heard you were dead.<br />
	(once you reach the exit)		(once you reach the exit)
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	Norman Washburn: So, what would it take for you to forget about all this?		Norman Washburn: So, what would it take for you to forget about all this?
		+	=== Psychic aiding Circle of Thorns ===
−	==== Realtor abduced by Skulls ====	+	The Circle of Thorns have a new friend known only as "Dizzy". An interview in the paper claims she has visions of the future. [[Arachnos]] would likely pay a hefty bounty if you were to bring her to them.
−	The Skulls snatched a real state agent named Natalie Brooks. Why would they care about a realtor? Something's fishier than Captain Mako here.	+	'''Dialogue:'''
		+	VillainMinion: Tell me, girl! Who is it?<br />
		+	Dizzy: I see pain.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Surely you know more than that, Dizzy.<br />
−	==== Silver Mantis' brother held hostage! ====	+	(aggroed)
−	Those idiots the Trolls grabbed some random folks off the street recently.One of them happened to be the brother of Silver Mantis, Black Scorpion's squeeze. She wants him back.	+	VillainMinion: Ah, Villain. We were told you were coming.<br />
		+	Dizzy: I knew this was gonna happen.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Villain. We've been expecting you.<br />
−	'''Dialog:''' Nathan kidnapped	+	=== Realtor abducted by (VillainGroup) ===
−	Trollkin buckshot: You think anyone cares what happens to you? <br>	+	The (VillainGroup) snatched a real state agent named Natalie Brooks. Why would they care about a Realtor? Something's fishier than [[Captain Mako]] here.
−	Nathan: Do you know who my sister is?<br>	+
−	Caliban: Quiet. You never know who is listening around here. <br>	+
−	(agroed)	+	'''Dialogue'''
−	Trollkin Buckshot: You Mantis' brother? This is most unfortunate.<br>	+	VillainMinion: Foolish girl. "Mr. Webb" is an alias for [[Arachnos]] agents. Now why did they purchase a building in [[Paragon City]]?<br />
−	Nathan: Oh, you guys made a big mistake. Silver Mantis must have sent Villain to rescue me! Ha ha! Losers! <br>	+	Natalie Brooks: Mr. Webb bought Lee Towers. That's all I know! Well, okay, there was some construction scheduled for the basement, but I don't know the details.<br />
−	Caliban: Villain! How did you find us? No matter. You'll pay for it now!	+	VillainBoss: Tell me more. Or else.
		+	(aggroed)
−	==== Sister of Luddite leader kidnapped! ====	+	VillainMinion: Villain. This is none of your affair. I recommend you leave. Now.<br />
		+	Natalie Brooks: Villain! I'll pay you to save me from these idiots! They think I know something about Arachnos!<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Stop Villain! This will ruin everything!
−	Camille Henri is tied to the Luddites. You've heard rumors she's the sister of their leader, Martin Henri himself. The Trolls have her now, but if you took her from them you could sell her to the Luddite's enemies.	+	=== Silver Mantis' brother held hostage! ===
−	'''Dialog''' Camille Henri and the Trolls	+	Those idiots the Trolls grabbed some random folks off the street recently. One of them happened to be the brother of [[Silver Mantis]], [[Black Scorpion]]'s squeeze. She wants him back.
−	Trolkin Gunner: We know about your bloodline, girl.<br>	+	'''Dialogue:''' Nathan kidnapped
−	Camille: Martin who? I don't know any Martin.<br>	+
−	Ogre: Sh! I heard something!<br>	+
−	(agroed)	+	Trollkin buckshot: You think anyone cares what happens to you?<br />
		+	Nathan: Do you know who my sister is?<br />
		+	Caliban: Quiet. You never know who is listening around here.<br />
−	Trolkin Gunner: What business is this of yours, Villain? <br>	+	(aggroed)
−	Camille: Oh. THAT Martin. Now you're gonna get it, you creeps. My brother's gonna... wait. That's not my brother...<br>	+
−	Ogre: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been waiting to kill you for some time.<br>	+
		+	Trollkin Buckshot: You Mantis' brother? This is most unfortunate.<br />
		+	Nathan: Oh, you guys made a big mistake. Silver Mantis must have sent Villain to rescue me! Ha ha! Losers!<br />
		+	Caliban: Villain! How did you find us? No matter. You'll pay for it now!
−	==== WSPDR reporter missing after expose on you ====	+	=== Sister of Luddite leader kidnapped! ===
−	Frank Gordon was doing an expose on you, but you didn't kill him. More likely one of your enemies grabbed him to find out everything he'd learned about you. And that really ticks you off. You'd best find Gordon and teach whoever took him that they messed with the wrong supervillain.	+	Camille Henri is tied to the [[Luddites]]. You've heard rumors she's the sister of their leader, [[Martin Henri]] himself. The Trolls have her now, but if you took her from them you could sell her to the Luddite's enemies.
		+	'''Dialogue''' Camille Henri and the Trolls
−	==== You are being sought by authorities ====	+	Trolkin Gunner: We know about your bloodline, girl.<br />
		+	Camille: Martin who? I don't know any Martin.<br />
		+	Ogre: Sh! I heard something!<br />
−	You got sloppy on your last job. Some geek was up late in the apartment next door playing online games all night. He saw what you did and ratted you out to Arachnos. The (VillainGroup) have him now and are trying to find out where you are. A quick trip to their local hideout should  net you the snitch and reveal why these jerks are so interested in you.	+	(aggroed)
		+	Trolkin Gunner: What business is this of yours, Villain?<br />
		+	Camille: Oh. THAT Martin. Now you're gonna get it, you creeps. My brother's gonna... wait. That's not my brother...<br />
		+	Ogre: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been waiting to kill you for some time.<br />
−	==== You Are Dead! ====	+	=== Witness to murder missing ===
−	That's news to you. The reporter here is Nellie Fine.  Wonder what her angle is in making people think you're dead?	+	The (VillainGroup) have agreed to protect a witness to a recent crime committed by [[Captain Mako]]. Your friends tell you the spiders will deposit a sizable chunk of change in your account if you can recover the witness and end this inconvenience.
−	'''Dialog:''' Ms. Fine's news	+	'''Dialogue'''
−	VillainMinion: Your expose of our operation was most troubling, Ms. Fine.<br>	+	VillainMinion: The price has gone up, girl. This is more heat than we bargained for.<br />
−	Nellie Fine: Don't hurt me.<br>	+	Jenny Waltz: I'll pay you double what we agreed. Just keep that madman away from me!<br />
−	VillainBoss: Lord Recluse once told me a great secret. He said that the secret of Cap Au Diable is... Wait, did you hear that? <br>	+	VillainBoss: Quiet. You never know who is listening around here.
−	(agroed)	+	(aggroed)
−	VillainMinion: Villain. I heard you were dead.<br>	+	Jenny Waltz: It is Mako! AAAAH! Oh...Whew...It's just Villain.<br />
−	Nellie Fine: Now you're in trouble. I planted that article to get Villain to come find me. Looks like it worked.<br>	+	VillainMinion: It's Villain. This is bad and going to get worse.<br />
−	VillainBoss: Ack! You! What are you doing here?<br>	+	VillainBoss: Protect Jenny Waltz!
		+	=== WSPDR reporter missing after expose on you ===
−	==== You are on rampage! ====	+	Frank Gordon was doing an expose on you, but you didn't kill him. More likely one of your enemies grabbed him to find out everything he'd learned about you. And that really ticks you off. You'd best find Gordon and teach whoever took him that they messed with the wrong supervillain.
−	It's nice to make the news, but Jake Limes, reporter for WSPDR, is getting on your nerves. He's making up lies about you and must be taught a lesson. The (VillainGroup) must be mad at him too because your sources say they've already jacked him off the street. That's fine. It gives you more skulls to bust.	+	'''Dialogue'''
−	=== Boss Missions ===	+	VillainMinion: Where does Villain lair?<br />
		+	Frank Gordon: I already showed you my notes.You know as much about Villain as I do. Now lemme go, please? I'll write a good history about you!<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Quiet. You never know who's listening over here.
−	In a boss mission, the object is to defeat a mob containing a named boss and his or her surrounding guards.	+	(aggroed)
−	In these missions, basically, a random name from an enemy group in your level range is assigned to the mission, so, in practice, there could be a very high number of such missions. Because of this, I have used (VillainBoss) and (VillainGroup) instead of the actual names in the mission. The rest of the text is as it can be seen in the Protector.	+	VillainMinion: Villain! This has worked out better than I had hoped. You've become a nuisance here.<br />
		+	Frank Gordon: Stop the presses!Take care of these losers, Villain, and I'll make sure you like my article!<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Stop Villain! This will ruin everything!
−	Unlike other kinds of missions from the Protector, Boss missions don't introduce any magical artifacts nor experimental technologies, nor offer any clues about events happening somewhere else in the Rogue Isles, and the best they have is some funny dialogs the Bosses sometimes have.	+	=== You are being sought by authorities ===
−	==== Arachnos crackdown underway ====	+	You got sloppy on your last job. Some geek was up late in the apartment next door playing online games all night. He saw what you did and ratted you out to [[Arachnos]]. The (VillainGroup) have him now and are trying to find out where you are. A quick trip to their local hideout should net you the snitch and reveal why these jerks are so interested in you.
−	Arachnos is on a crackdown against the (VillainGroup). Busting a few heads should earn you some brown points with the spiders.	+	'''Dialogue'''
		+	VillainMinion: Tell us about {{character}}'s powers. It is said this fool is one of [[Lord Recluse]]'s chosen.<br />
		+	Joshua: I saw {{Character}}. I already told Arachnos everything I saw. You want more, you gotta pay.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Quiet. You never know who's listening around here.<br />
−	==== Arachnos seeks (VillainBoss), leader of the local (VillainGroup) cell ====	+	(aggroed)
−	Ah. Music to your ears. Arachnos is offering a bounty on this idiot. Taking down (VillainBoss) will be easy money.	+	VillainMinion: Don't go anywhere. This won't take long.<br />
		+	Joshua: Oh. This is bad, isn't it?<br />
		+	VillainBoss: {{Character}}. I heard you were dead.<br />
		+	=== You Are Dead! ===
−	==== Former Paragon Hero goes rogue ====	+	That's news to you. The reporter here is Nellie Fine. Wonder what her angle is in making people think you're dead?
−	A former do-gooder named (VillainBoss) has decided crime does pay after all. He's taken off the cape and cowl and is working for (VillainGroup). It'd be great to "introduce yourself" to this former crusader and show him who runs these isles.	+	'''Dialogue:''' Ms. Fine's news
		+	VillainMinion: Your expose of our operation was most troubling, Ms. Fine.<br />
		+	Nellie Fine: Don't hurt me.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Lord Recluse once told me a great secret. He said that the secret of Cap au Diable is... Wait, did you hear that?<br />
−	==== Legendary Villain of Paragon City comes to the Rogue Isles ====	+	(aggroed)
−	(VillainBoss) is legendary? Since when? The last you heard about this two-bit punk he was stealing purses in Paragon City. The Rogue Isles are too crowded already. Time to send this jerk back to Capeville.	+	VillainMinion: {{Character}}. I heard you were dead.<br />
		+	Nellie Fine: Now you're in trouble. I planted that article to get {{Character}}to come find me. Looks like it worked.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Ack! You! What are you doing here?<br />
		+	=== You are on rampage! ===
−	==== (VillainBoss) Calls You Out ====	+	It's nice to make the news, but Jake Limes, reporter for WSPDR, is getting on your nerves. He's making up lies about you and must be taught a lesson. The ((VillainGroup)) must be mad at him too because your sources say they've already jacked him off the street. That's fine. It gives you more skulls to bust.
−	Can you believe this jerk?  He went to the press and called you out.  Well if it's a fight he wants, it's a fight he'll get.	+	'''Dialogues'''
		+	VillainMinion: That's the last article you'll ever write, Limes.<br />
		+	Jake Limes: You can't silence the press, buddy. If you kill me, someone else will just take my place.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: Surely you know more than that, Jake Limes.<br />
−	====  (VillainBoss) Rules Downtown! ====	+	(aggroed)
−	Like spit he does.  This crap ends now.	+	VillainMinion: {{Character}}! Back off! We had him first!<br />
		+	Jake Limes: Woohoo! A rescue! Oh, crap. It's you, {{Character}}.<br />
		+	VillainBoss: {{Character}}. We have been expecting you.<br />
		+	=== You targeted for curse! ===
−	==== (VillainBoss) Spotted in Recent Heist! ====	+	The article says the (VillainGroup) have it in for you. No surprise there. But they've forced a girl with psychic powers to find you and give you some sort of mental whammy. You'd best get this girl out of their clutches quick. Them maybe see what she can do for you.
−	Looks like a guy you did time with is now a leader in the (VillainGroup).  You didn't like  (VillainBoss) in the can, and you don't like him now.	+	'''Dialogues'''
		+	Entrance: Anybody home? It's the Avon Lady. Come get some freaking samples!
−	==== (VillainBoss) Strikes Again ====	+	VillainMinion: Where is {{Character}}?
		+	Pearl Wachowski: I'm telling you, {{Character}} is close. REAL close.
		+	VillainBoss: Keep quiet. There's a word {{Character}} is about. Trust me. You'd rather deal with us than that maniac.
−	(VillainBoss) of the (VillainGroup) just hit a bank nearby.  It's not hard to figure out where they are holed up.  A quick trip and a little violence and you could nab the cash for yourself.	+	(aggroed)
		+	VillainMinion: Ready yourselves. The girl was right.
		+	Pearl Wachowski: Told you.
		+	VillainBoss: What a pleasant surprise. {{Character}}. I've been wanting to kill you for some time.
−	==== (VillainBoss) Strikes Again! ====	+	(after "rescue")
−	The paper is full of stories about (VillainBoss) of the (VillainGroup). Maybe it's time someone brought him down a peg.	+	Pearl Wachowski: Please don't do this. I've got kids. Well, not really, but I'd like to some day.
		+	(at exit)
−	==== (VillainBoss) Terrorizes Neighborhood! ====	+	Pearl Wachowski: Can we talk about this?
−	(VillainBoss) of the (VillainGroup) has been getting a lot of press lately.  You figure beating him like a dog in front of his own men ought to show everyone who runs this town.	+	== Boss Missions ==
		+	In a boss mission, the object is to defeat a mob containing a named boss and his or her surrounding guards.
−	==== (VillainBoss) Versus You ====	+	In these missions, basically, a random name from an enemy group in your level range is assigned to the mission, so, in practice, there could be a very high number of such missions. Because of this, I have used (VillainBoss) and (VillainGroup) instead of the actual names in the mission. The rest of the text is as it can be seen in the Protector.
−	(VillainBoss) of the (VillainGroup) has called you out right in front of everyone.  You'd best not let something like that slip.	+	Unlike other kinds of missions from the Protector, Boss missions don't introduce any magical artifacts nor experimental technologies, nor offer any clues about events happening somewhere else in the Rogue Isles, and the best they have is some funny dialogues the Bosses sometimes have.
		+	While some of the entries (like Former Paragon Hero goes rogue) imply you might get a unique-looking Boss, it's simply a generic member of (VillainGroup)...even if that doesn't make much sense in context.
−	==== (VillainBoss) wanted by Arachnos! ====	+	=== Arachnos crackdown underway ===
−	Hmmm. Beating (VillainBoss) into a little greasy spot is hardly worth your attention, but it might kill some time while you wait on something bigger.	+	[[Arachnos]] is on a crackdown against the (VillainGroup). Busting a few heads should earn you some brown points with the spiders.
		+	=== Arachnos seeks (VillainBoss), leader of the local (VillainGroup) cell ===
−	==== (VillainGroup) Involved in Gang War ====	+	Ah. Music to your ears. [[Arachnos]] is offering a bounty on this idiot. Taking down (VillainBoss) will be easy money.
−	The (VillainGroup) made a powerful enemy lately.  Bashing a few of their heads in might win you some point with their enemies.	+	=== Former Paragon Hero goes rogue ===
		+	A former do-gooder named (VillainBoss) has decided crime does pay after all. He's taken off the cape and cowl and is working for (VillainGroup). It'd be great to "introduce yourself" to this former crusader and show him who runs these isles.
−	==== (VillainGroup) Sought in Breakin ====	+	=== Legendary Villain of Paragon City comes to the Rogue Isles ===
−	Some days it's good just to pick some random foe and beat the snot out of him.  Keeps the rest of the villains in this town afraid of you.  Tonight is the (VillainGroup)'s turn.	+	(VillainBoss) is legendary? Since when? The last you heard about this two-bit punk he was stealing purses in [[Paragon City]]. The Rogue Isles are too crowded already. Time to send this jerk back to Capeville.
		+	=== (VillainBoss) Calls You Out ===
−	==== (VillainGroup) Terrorizes Neighborhood ====	+	Can you believe this jerk? He went to the press and called you out. Well if it's a fight he wants, it's a fight he'll get.
−	They think (VillainBoss) is terrifying?  Wait'll they get a load of you.	+	=== (VillainBoss) Rules Downtown! ===
		+	Like spit he does. This ends now.
−	==== You Are In Hiding ====	+	=== (VillainBoss) Spotted in Recent Heist! ===
−	The local rag thinks you've disappeared just because you haven't made any big noises lately.  You should pick on someone.  Say (VillainBoss) of the (VillainGroup), and remind folks you're still around.	+	Looks like a guy you did time with is now a leader in the (VillainGroup). You didn't like (VillainBoss) in the can, and you don't like him now.
		+	=== (VillainBoss) Strikes Again ===
−	==== You Are Selling Secrets to Longbow! ====	+	(VillainBoss) of the (VillainGroup) just hit a bank nearby. It's not hard to figure out where they are holed up. A quick trip and a little violence and you could nab the cash for yourself.
−	What the-- no way.  Someone's setting you up with Arachnos.  Someone who's gonna pay.  Hard.  Maybe if you put one of the (VillainGroup) in the morgue they'll learn not to spread lies about you.	+	=== (VillainBoss) Strikes Again! ===
−	=== Object Retrieval Missions ===	+	The paper is full of stories about (VillainBoss) of the (VillainGroup). Maybe it's time someone brought him down a peg.
−	The object of an object retrieval mission is to locate the specified object in the mission and defeat any guards surrounding it.	+	=== (VillainBoss) Terrorizes Neighborhood! ===
−	In some cases the enemies you go against are randomly assigned and will be chosen from a group in your current level range. Whenever I have been able to identify such missions, I have used (VillainGroup) to reflect this. Still, the game seems to take into account the group's origin and so, the Sky Raiders, for example, won't be seen using magical artifacts, nor the Circle of Thorns will steal electromagnetic hyperacelerators form hi-tech labs.	+	(VillainBoss) of the (VillainGroup) has been getting a lot of press lately. You figure beating him like a dog in front of his own men ought to show everyone who runs this town.
−	<font color="red">''(BUG?: In this kind of missions the Clues seem to vanish as soon as you finish the mission, even before you exit the mission. So if you want to read the clues' text, make sure you do it before you do all of the mission's objectives.)''</font>	+	=== (VillainBoss) Versus You ===
−	==== Aeon Corps hit by hackers ====	+	(VillainBoss) of the (VillainGroup) has called you out right in front of everyone. You'd best not let something like that slip.
−	The (VillainGroup) have been hacking Aeon Corps' files from a remote location. You just happen to know where that remote location is. Get their codes and you can show them what "hacking" really means.	+	=== (VillainBoss) wanted by Arachnos! ===
−	'''Clue:''' the hacker codes	+	Hmmm. Beating (VillainBoss) into a little greasy spot is hardly worth your attention, but it might kill some time while you wait on something bigger.
−	NOGELARC. What kind of code is that? And why would it provide such an easy backdoor into Aeon Corps' mainframe? Ah, well. Who cares? You're getting paid and that's all that matters.	+	=== (VillainGroup) Involved in Gang War ===
		+	The (VillainGroup) made a powerful enemy lately. Bashing a few of their heads in might win you some point with their enemies.
−	==== Aether slain in fight with Hellions ====	+	=== (VillainGroup) Sought in Break-in ===
−	The Hellions just whacked a hero from Paragon, a hero called Aether known by his long white hair. A lock of the stuff should be worth a few bucks to his enemies. Good thing those teleporters aren't 100 percent reliable.	+	Some days it's good just to pick some random foe and beat the snot out of him. Keeps the rest of the villains in this town afraid of you. Tonight is the (VillainGroup)'s turn.
−	'''Clue:''' Aether's mane	+	=== (VillainGroup) Terrorizes Neighborhood ===
−	Aether looks quite the worse for wear. Especially after you rip out a lockof the flowing white hair he was so proud of.	+	They think (VillainBoss) is terrifying? Wait'll they get a load of you.
		+	=== You Are In Hiding ===
−	==== Bank Gun used in LSSL breakin ====	+	The local rag thinks you've disappeared just because you haven't made any big noises lately. You should pick on someone. Say (VillainBoss) of the (VillainGroup), and remind folks you're still around.
−	Rumors of the Bank Gun have circulated for weeks.It's a one-shot weapon designed to take out bank vault doors with an electronic burst of data that overwhelms the electronics and forces the door to open itself. Somehow your friends the Mooks got one of these devices and you'd love to have it almost as much as you'd enjoy taking it from them.	+	=== You Are Selling Secrets to Longbow! ===
−	'''Clue:''' the bank gun	+	What the-- no way. Someone's setting you up with [[Arachnos]]. Someone who's gonna pay. Hard. Maybe if you put one of the (VillainGroup) in the morgue they'll learn not to spread lies about you.
−	An interesting idea, but it looks like the gun isn't currently functioning. Ah, well. It'll still be worth something to the right problems.	+	== Object Retrieval Missions ==
−		+	The object of an object retrieval mission is to locate the specified object in the mission and defeat any guards surrounding it.
−	==== Black market on Henri's relics thriving ====	+
−	Father Martin Henri was something of the Rogue Isles' first superhero. He fought the ghosts at Port Oakes and the demon in Cap au Diable - if you believe in that stuff. A lot of folk claim his bones ward off evil to this day. You don't know about that, but you do know they' re worth a little money if you know the right buyers. The Trolls seem to have some of Henri's ivory for sale.	+	In some cases the enemies you go against are randomly assigned and will be chosen from a group in your current level range. Whenever I have been able to identify such missions, I have used (VillainGroup) to reflect this. Still, the game seems to take into account the group's origin and so, the Sky Raiders, for example, won't be seen using magical artifacts, nor the Circle of Thorns will steal electromagnetic hyperaccelerators from hi-tech labs.
−	'''Clue:''' Henri's bones	+	<font color="red">''(BUG?: In this kind of missions the Clues seem to vanish as soon as you finish the mission, even before you exit the mission. So if you want to read the clues' text, make sure you do it before you do all of the mission's objectives.)''</font>
−	There's no way these are actually Henri's bones. You are not even sure if they are human. Still, a buck's a buck, and some wide-eyed relic hunter probably won't know the difference.	+	=== Aeon Corps hit by hackers ===
		+	The (VillainGroup) have been hacking Aeon Corps' files from a remote location. You just happen to know where that remote location is. Get their codes and you can show them what "hacking" really means.
−	==== Black Scorpion Offers Reward for Stolen Data Slug ====	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the hacker codes|Text=NOGELARC. What kind of code is that? And why would it provide such an easy backdoor into Aeon Corps' mainframe? Ah, well. Who cares? You're getting paid and that's all that matters.}}
−	There's a story here about Black Scorpion, one of Lord Recluse's lieutenants, looking for a 'stolen' data slug.  He's something of a tech junkie, but he's also careless and more than a little stupid.  Reading between the lines, you think he might have lost one of his power armor's data slugs.  The information recorded on that storage device could be priceless.	+	=== Aether slain in fight with (VillainGroup) ===
−	'''Clue:''' Scorpion's RAM	+	The (VillainGroup) just whacked a hero from [[Paragon City|Paragon]], a hero called Aether known by his long white hair. A lock of the stuff should be worth a few bucks to his enemies. Good thing those teleporters aren't 100 percent reliable.
−	It's a gig or two of information on a data storage device, including audio and video of Black Scorpion going about his daily routine. Definitively good blackmail material, and a quick buck	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Aether's mane|Text=Aether looks quite the worse for wear. Especially after you rip out a lock of the flowing white hair he was so proud of.}}
		+	=== Another relic of Henri found ===
−	==== Blackbeard's Tooth Purchased by Mysterious Buyer ====	+	[[Martin Henri]] was the islands' first "cape" back in the 1600s. All his relics have serious mojo, and now the (VillainGroup) have his crucifix. You could easily steal it from them and fence it on the black market.
−	A gold tooth belonging to Blackbeard himself, Edward Teach, was discovered in a long-lost chest.  Such a relic is near-priceless, both financially and as an ingredient in certain magical rituals.  Word on the street is that the Circle of Thorns bought it.  Taking it from those losers shouldn't be too hard.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Henri's cross|Text=This is the crucifix of the famous Father Martin Henri, who is said to have led the purge against the [[Children of Enos]], and defeated the legendary demon of [[Cap au Diable]].}}
−	'''Clue:''' Blackbeard's Tooth	+	=== Bank Gun used in LSSL breakin ===
−	The chest belonged to one of Blackbeard's mistresses long ago. Inside were personal letters, old rags, and, as promised, Blackbeard's gold tooth.	+	Rumors of the Bank Gun have circulated for weeks. It's a one-shot weapon designed to take out bank vault doors with an electronic burst of data that overwhelms the electronics and forces the door to open itself. Somehow your friends the (VillainGroup) got one of these devices and you'd love to have it almost as much as you'd enjoy taking it from them.
−	==== Break In at Otto's Occult Shop! ====	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the bank gun|Text=An interesting idea, but it looks like the gun isn't currently functioning. Ah, well. It'll still be worth something to the right problems.}}
−	The Circle of Thorns boosted a load of magic goodies from an occult shop downtown. It's unclear what they took but you could probably appropriate their haul before the owner of the shop manages to cast some nasty spell to find them and takes it back.	+	=== Black market on Henri's relics thriving ===
−	'''Clue:''' The Magical Bits	+	Father [[Martin Henri]] was something of the [[Rogue Isles]]' first superhero. He fought the ghosts at [[Port Oakes]] and the demon in [[Cap au Diable]] - if you believe in that stuff. A lot of folk claim his bones ward off evil to this day. You don't know about that, but you do know they' re worth a little money if you know the right buyers. The (VillainGroup) seem to have some of Henri's ivory for sale.
−	Hmm. Weird bits of animals, old pages you can't read, and is that a tongue?  Great.  At least your fence will know what to do with it.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Henri's bones|Text=There's no way these are actually Henri's bones. You are not even sure if they are human. Still, a buck's a buck, and some wide-eyed relic hunter probably won't know the difference.}}
		+	=== Black Scorpion Offers Reward for Stolen Data Slug ===
−	==== Break in at Portal Corp. Security guards hospitalized ====	+	There's a story here about [[Black Scorpion]], one of [[Lord Recluse]]'s lieutenants, looking for a 'stolen' data slug. He's something of a tech junkie, but he's also careless and more than a little stupid. Reading between the lines, you think he might have lost one of his power armor's data slugs. The information recorded on that storage device could be priceless.
−	The (VillainGroup) stole a new microchip prototype from Portal Corp a few days ago. If you were to take it from them, it'd be easy to sell on the black market.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Scorpion's RAM|Text=It's a gig or two of information on a data storage device, including audio and video of Black Scorpion going about his daily routine. Definitively good blackmail material, and a quick buck.}}
−	'''Clue:''' The microchip	+	=== Blackbeard's Tooth Purchased by Mysterious Buyer ===
−	The chip is labeled "tp jammer". Wonder what it's supposed to jam. Toilet paper? Cruel, but hardly effective.	+	A gold tooth belonging to Blackbeard himself, Edward Teach, was discovered in a long-lost chest. Such a relic is near-priceless, both financially and as an ingredient in certain magical rituals. Word on the street is that the (VillainGroup) bought it. Taking it from those losers shouldn't be too hard.
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Blackbeard's tooth|Text=The chest belonged to one of Blackbeard's mistresses long ago. Inside were personal letters, old rags, and, as promised, Blackbeard's gold tooth.}}
−	==== Break In at Crey Corp! ====	+	=== Break In at Otto's Occult Shop! ===
−	The (VillainGroup) hit a Crey facility last night. Something about a high-tech neural scrambler.  Might be a good idea to boost it before Crey gets it back.	+	The (VillainGroup) boosted a load of magic goodies from an occult shop downtown. It's unclear what they took but you could probably appropriate their haul before the owner of the shop manages to cast some nasty spell to find them and takes it back.
−	'''Clue:''' the neural scrambler	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=The Magical Bits|Text=Hmm. Weird bits of animals, old pages you can't read, and is that a tongue? Great. At least your fence will know what to do with it.}}
−	Looks like a high-tech egg-beater to you.	+	=== Break in at Portal Corp. Security guards hospitalized ===
		+	The (VillainGroup) stole a new microchip prototype from [[Portal Corp]] a few days ago. If you were to take it from them, it'd be easy to sell on the black market.
−	====Cap au Diable museum plundered!====	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=The Microchip|Text=The chip is labeled "tp jammer". Wonder what it's supposed to jam. Toilet paper? Cruel, but hardly effective.}}
−	The Sky Raiders pulled a museum job the other night. You don't know what they nabbed, but figure it's gotta be worth something. What are they gonna do if you take it from them anyway, call the cops?	+	=== Break In at Crey Corp! ===
−	'''Clue:''' the mysteious museum piece	+	The (VillainGroup) hit a [[Crey]] facility last night. Something about a high-tech neural scrambler. Might be a good idea to boost it before Crey gets it back.
−	Hmmm. Just some old rusty blades. Maybe these were pirate weapons or something. The Rogue Isles were full of them a few centuries back.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the neural scrambler|Text=Looks like a high-tech egg-beater to you.}}
		+	=== Cap au Diable museum plundered! ===
−	==== Cooke Electronics burglarized! ====	+	The (VillainGroup) pulled a museum job the other night. You don't know what they nabbed, but figure it's gotta be worth something. What are they gonna do if you take it from them anyway, call the cops?
−	The (VillainGroup) just stole some gizmos from Cooke Electronics. Nothing spectacular, but worth a few bucks with the right contacts. And of course, you have the right contacts.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the mysterious museum piece|Text=Hmmm. Just some old rusty blades. Maybe these were pirate weapons or something. The [[Rogue Isles]] were full of them a few centuries back.}}
−	'''Clue:''' the gizmos	+	=== Cooke Electronics burglarized! ===
−	Wireless ethernet cards, copies of some superhero MMO (as if!) and a couple of new graphics cards. Not a bad haul, considering.	+	The (VillainGroup) just stole some gizmos from Cooke Electronics. Nothing spectacular, but worth a few bucks with the right contacts. And of course, you have the right contacts.
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the gizmos|Text=Wireless ethernet cards, copies of some superhero MMO (as if!) and a couple of new graphics cards. Not a bad haul, considering.}}
−	==== Croatian Government demands Rogue Isles hand over fleeing felons ====	+	=== Croatian Government demands Rogue Isles hand over fleeing felons ===
−	A crook working for the Circle of Thorns stole a "leshy corpse" from a musseum in Russia. Baltic legends say these creepy little faeries like to lead folks astray in their woods, wiping out trails, changing things around, and so on. Their remains can be used in spells that confuse and misdirect, so you can make a few bucks off certain magic-oriented contacts of yours if you can swipe it.	+	A crook working for the (VillainGroup) stole a "leshy corpse" from a musseum in Russia. Baltic legends say these creepy little faeries like to lead folks astray in their woods, wiping out trails, changing things around, and so on. Their remains can be used in spells that confuse and misdirect, so you can make a few bucks off certain magic-oriented contacts of yours if you can swipe it.
−	'''Clue:''' the Leshy corpse	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=The Leshy corpse|Text=This is disgusting. It looks like some kind of naked pygmy with blue skin and green hair and eyes and smells like rotten eggs.}}
−	This is disgusting. It looks like some kind of naked pygmy with blue skin and green hair and eyes and smells like rotten eggs.	+	=== Crown of Enos Taken From Aeon Museum of Antiquities! ===
−		+	One story tells of an ancient relic called the Crown of Enos, an artifact of the weird cult that discovered these isles. It was on display in [[Cap au Diable]], but it was stolen last week. From the description of the attack, you're betting it was the (VillainGroup). Those guys are pushovers from someone like you.
−	==== Crown of Enos Taken From Aeon Museum of Antiquities! ====	+
−	One story tells of an ancient relic called the Crown of Enos, an artifact of the weird cult that discovered these isles. It was on display in Cap au Diable, but it was stolen last week. From the description of the attack, you're betting it was the Snakes. Those guys are pushovers from someone like you.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=The Crown of Enos|Text=The old crown hums with arcane energy. You put it on your head and...nothing. Ah, well. It's the black market for this trinket.}}
−	'''Clue:''' The Crown of Enos	+	=== Dagger of Erishkigel stolen! ===
−	The old crown hums with arcane energy. You put it on your head and...nothing. Ah, well. It's the black market for this trinket.	+	A recent Sumerian exhibit featured the "Dagger of Erishkigel". That unpronounceable name was the god of the underworld in ancient Sumeria. There has long been talk that anyone slain by the dagger cannot be resurrected. That's a incredibly handy ability in an age where half the capes in [[Paragon City]] can bring their friends back from the dead. The (VillainGroup) are probably behind the theft.
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the dagger of Erishkigel|Text=The blade feels heavy in your hand. Visions of demons and ancient ziggurats dance in your mind. You feel a dark and malevolent presence creeping into your mind. You put the dagger to your own throat and --WHOA! Perhaps this relic is too powerful for you just yet. Best just to sell it to some chump and let him deal with this insanity.}}
−	==== Dagger of Erishkigel stolen! ====	+	=== Enigmatic killed in Rogue Isles; teleporter malfunctioned ===
−	A recent Sumerian exhibit featured the "Dagger of Erishkigel". That unpronounceable name was the god of the underworld in ancient Sumeria. There has long been talk that anyone slain bu the dagger cannot be resurrected. That's a incredibly handy ability in an age where half the capes in Paragon City can bring their friends back from the dead. The Hellions are probably behind the theft.	+	Enigmatic was a cape from [[Paragon City|Paragon]]. Not much of one, but a cape nonetheless. You happen to know [[Captain Mako]] collects the teeths of slain heroes. If you can get one of Enigmatic's, it would gain you a few brownie points with one of [[Lord Recluse]]'s lieutenants. Of course the (VillainGroup) still have the hero's body, but taking it from them should be half the fun anyways.
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Enigmatic's tooth|Text=Yuk. Gruesome. The things you'll do for a few bucks.}}
−	==== Enigmatic killed in Rogue Isles; teleporter malfunctioned ====	+	=== Event Horizon said to foretell future! ===
−	Enigmatic was a cape from Paragon. Not much of one, but a cape nonetheless. You happen to know Captain Mako collects the teeths of slain heroes. If you can get one of Enigmatic's, it would gain you a few brownie points with one of Lord Recluse's lieutenants. Of course the Hellions still have the hero's body, but taking it from them should be half the fun anyways.	+	The Event Horizon is a rare jewel that predicts major events. On its own, it's not particularly useful. It's really valuable to [[Arachnos]], though, because it can confirm any visions made by their [[Fortunatas]]. Some spider-queen dreams [[Statesman]] is coming for [[Lord Recluse|Recluse]], for example, and the gem pulses red. That's worth big bucks to the spiders. The (VillainGroup) swiped it last night, but you know where they're hidden.
−	'''Clue:''' Enigmatic's tooth	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Event Horizon|Text=It's an odd crystal with a thin violet line running through the middle. You have no idea how to read it, but there's a large "spike", like on a heart monitor, a few milimeters to the right. Does that mean some major event is coming soon?}}
−	Yuk. Gruesome. The things you'll do for a few bucks.	+	=== Famous painting missing ===
−	==== Event Horizon said to foretell future! ====	+	The Painter was a famous supervillain who could paint a location and then use the painting to teleport there. Someone stole his painting of a building in [[Paragon City]] called Lee Towers. You've no idea why, but the heist has the (VillainGroup)'s fingerprints all over it.
−	The Event Horizon is a rare jewel that predicts major events. On its own, it's not particularly useful. It's really valuable to Arachnos, though, because it can confirm any visions made by their Fortunatas. Some spider-queen dreams Statesman is coming for Recluse, for example, and the gem pulses red. That's worth big bucks to the spiders. The (Enemy Group) swiped it last night, but you know where they're hidden.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the Painting of Lee Towers|Text=It's a painting of Lee Towers in Paragon City. You don't know how to use the painting to get there, and it's not a particularly good piece. You wonder why these losers wanted it so bad.}}
−	'''Clue:''' Event Horizon	+	=== For Sale: Rare Mandrake Roots ===
−	It's an odd crystal with a thin violet line running through the middle. You have no idea how to read it, but there's a large "spike", like on a heart monitor, a few milimeters to the right. Does that mean some major event is coming soon?	+	A lot of sorcerers use a rare plant called the mandrake root. The (VillainGroup) have some and you just happen to know a buyer.
−	==== For Sale: Rare Mandrake Roots ====	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=The Mandrake Root|Text=It's said this man-shaped root screams when torn from the earth. Fortunately, this one's already been yanked for you.}}
−	A lot of sorcerers use a rare plant called the mandrake root.  The Circle of Thorns have some and you just happen to know a buyer.	+	=== (VillainGroup) hit several high tech firms in Rogue Isles and Paragon City ===
−	'''Clue:''' The Mandrake Root	+	The (VillainGroup)have been gathering information lately on high-tech firms. You suspect they're about to build some kind of new device from the collective parts. You want to know what their plans are so you can decide if you want to use it or sell it.
−	It's said this man-shaped root screams when torn from the earth. Fortunately, this one's already been yanked for you.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the data|Text=Hmmm. They've been gathering info on companies researching orbital lasers and satellite positioning systems. Could be they're looking to pull the classic blackmail routine on [[Paragon City]]. Not that you care, but you'd rather make a profit off their research than set back and read about it in the papers.}}
−		+	=== Fyrewyre virus slams Rogue Isles ===
−	==== Fyrewyre virus slams Rogue Isles ====	+
−	The Skulls unleashed a nasty email virus on the Rogue Isles in a classic blackmail scam. You just happen to know where one of their labs is. If you can fight your way to their computer system, you can copy the virus' source code and sell it for a bundle.	+	The (VillainGroup) unleashed a nasty email virus on the [[Rogue Isles]] in a classic blackmail scam. You just happen to know where one of their labs is. If you can fight your way to their computer system, you can copy the virus' source code and sell it for a bundle.
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=The FyreWyre Virus|Text=That was easy. Selling a disk is a lot easier than selling a priceless work of art or painting. And you can sell it over and over again.}}
−	==== Gang activity decreases ====	+	=== Gang activity decreases ===
	You like knowing what everyone is up to, and the (VillainGroup) have been unusually tight-lipped lately. You decide to do a little information gathering by breaking into one of their hideouts you know about and seeing what they're up to. It won't hurt to smash a few heads while you're there to keep them humble.		You like knowing what everyone is up to, and the (VillainGroup) have been unusually tight-lipped lately. You decide to do a little information gathering by breaking into one of their hideouts you know about and seeing what they're up to. It won't hurt to smash a few heads while you're there to keep them humble.
−	'''Clue:''' the plans	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the plans|Text=Their lull seems to have more to do with getting smashed by mugs like you more than any grand scheme. You find a long list of their gang's names - all coded, no doubt - with lines through them. }}
−	Their lull seems to have more to do with getting smashed by mugs like you more than any grand scheme. You find a long list of their gang's names - all coded, no doubt - with lines through them.	+	=== Gas prices rise ===
		+	Someone has placed a hidden message in your latest copy of the newspaper. It reads: Once upon a time there was a design for a computer that could actually interface with [[Rikti]] tech. It was scrapped when the fools couldn't figure out how to make it work, but a certain white-haired genius in [[Cap au Diable]] would like to see how far they got. Break in to the (VillainGroup) hideout, find the prototype, and you'll be well-rewarded.
−	==== Gas prices rise ====	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the Rikti interface|Text=Hmmm. An impressive piece of electronic engineering. Still, you bet the guy who came up with it can't set the clock on his DVD player.}}
−	Someone has placed a hidden message in your latest copy of the newspaper. It reads: Once upon a time there was a design for a computer that could actually interface with Rikti tech. It was scrapped when the fools couldn't figure out how to make it work, but a certain white-haired genius in Cap au Diable would like to see how far they got. Break in to the (VillainGroup) hideout, find the prototype, and you'll be well-rewarded.	+	=== Golden Tortuga vanishes from gallery ===
−	'''Clue:''' the Rikti interface	+	Here's a weird one for you. The (VillainGroup) have been fencing works of art lately. One of them is the Golden Tortuga. It should be crated up for sale in one of their warehouses. The picture shows a golden turtle. Ugly as [[Statesman]]'s face, but gold is gold after all.
−	Hmmm. An impressive piece of electronic engineering. Still, you bet the guy who came up with it can't set the clock on his DVD player.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the Golden Tortuga|Text=It looks like a gold-plated turtle shell to you. Its artistic value is dubious, but gold is gold.}}
−	==== Golden Tortuga vanishes from gallery ====	+	=== Harbinger of Doom foretold! ===
−	Here's a weird one for you.  The [[Circle of Thorns]] have been fencing works of art lately.  One of them is the Golden Tortuga.  It should be crated up for sale in one of their warehouses.  The picture shows a golden turtle.  Ugly as [[Statesman|Statesman's]] face, but gold is gold after all.	+	Seems an [[Arachnos]] [[Fortunatas|Fortunata]] has foreseen that a talisman taken from a recent museum heist is an omen of doom for the [[Rogue Isles]]. Unfortunately, her vision doesen't say who has it. You just happen to know the (VillainGroup) got hold of something like that just last week, and you know where they're holding it.
−	'''Clue:''' the Golden Tortuga	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the Talisman of Doom|Text=It's a statue of Tisiphone, one of the ancient Furies of the Greek legends. The legends say they were placed on Earth to torment evil-doers. Maybe there was something to the Fortunata's vision, after all. But what could it mean? You phone this one in and let Arachnos come get it. Best not to touch something like this.}}
−	It looks like a gold-plated turtle shell to you.  It's artistic value is dubious, but gold is gold.	+	=== Johnny Sonata Demo Reel Mission ===
−	==== Harbringer of Doom foretold! ====	+	The famous [[Johnny Sonata]] sings at the Golden Giza in [[St. Martial]]. Whether you like his music or not, someone got a studio cut of his new CD and it's worth a fortune to music pirates. A friend of yours mentioned the (VillainGroup) might be the ones responsible. Time to pay them a visit and see if they sing.
−	Seems an Arachnos Fortunata has foreseen that a talisman taken from a recent museum heist is an omen of doom for the Rogue Isles. Unfortunately, her vision doesen't say who has it. You just happen to know the Sky Raiders got hold of something like that just last week, and you know where they're holding it.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the Sonata CD|Text=The moment you place your hands on the CD you see smoke. To your amazement, the thing bursts into flames and crumbles to ash. What the devil was THAT about?}}
−	'''Clue:''' the talisman of doom	+	=== L'Ollonais Blade Stolen From Private Collection ===
−	It's a statue of Tisiphone, one of the ancient Furies of the Greek legends. The legends say they were placed on Earth to torment evil-doers. Maybe there was something to the Fortunata's vision, after all. But what could it mean? You phone this one in and let Arachnos come get it. Best not to touch something like this.	+	The (VillainGroup) have L'Ollonais' saber, the blade of a particularly nasty pirate who prowled these waters in the 1700's. It's worth a lot of cash if you think you're tough enough to take it from them.
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=L'Olonnais sabre|Text=L'Olonnais was one of the cruelest pirates ever to sail these waters. He once cut the heart out of one prisoner and forced another to eat it.<br />
		+	Perhaps with this very blade.}}
−	==== Johnny Sonata Demo Reel Mission ====	+	=== Library Robbed, Rare Books Missing ===
−	The famous Johnny Sonata sings at the Golden Giza in St. Martial.  Whether you like his music or not, someone got a studio cut of his new CD and it's worth a fortune to music pirates.  A friend of yours mentioned the Skulls might be the ones responsible.  Time to pay them a visit and see if they sing.	+	The (VillainGroup) just came into possession of some magic books that you could sell for a few grand.
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=magic books|Text=Hmm. Some weird stuff. A manuscript by Crowley, the "Chaos Cook Book", "How to Serve Man". Neat stuff.}}
−	==== L'Ollonais Blade Stolen From Private Collection ====	+	=== Local Paleontologist Finds Mythical Roc! ===
−	The (VillainGroup) have L'Ollonais' saber, the blade of a particularly nasty pirate who prowled these waters in the 1700's. It's worth a lot of cash if you think you're tough enough to take it from them.	+	Professor Jack Mills is a paleontologist who specializes in hunting supposedly mythical creatures. This article talks about him finding the carcass of a roc. Oddly enough, word on the street is that the (VillainGroup) just came into possession of a roc's talon. They must be financing Mill's trip for some reason. Whatever. Such a relic must be worth a fortune on the magical black market.
−	'''Clue:''' L'Olonnais' sabre	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=The Roc's Talon|Text=Wow. That is one big claw. You'd hate to imagine the bird this sucker came from.}}
−	L'Olonnais was one of the cruelest pirates ever to sail these waters. He once cut the heart out of one prisoner and forced another to eat it. <br>	+	=== Local satellite signals jammed, residents claim (VillainGroup) responsible ===
−	Perhaps with this very blade.	+
−	==== Library Robbed, Rare Books Missing ====	+	The (VillainGroup) seem to have a toy that lets them intercept and decode satellite signals. That would be quite handy for tracking one's enemies.
−	The Circle of Thorns just came into possession of some magic books that you could sell for a few grand.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the interceptor|Text=This thing weights a ton. But you'll manage.}}
		+	=== Lost: Cell Phone. Please Contact 555-8543 And Ask For Charles ===
−	==== Local Paleontologist Finds Mythical Roc! ====	+	Charles Lavigne is a go-between for [[Arachnos]] and the local gangs. He lost his cell phone recently when negotiating with the (VillainGroup). If you can find it, you can probably dig up some numbers and other contact info that would be very profitable.
−	Professor Jack Mills is a paleontologist who specializes in hunting supposedly mythical creatures.  This article talks about him finding the carcass of a roc.  Oddly enough, word on the street is that the Trolls just came into possession of a roc's talon.  They must be financing Mill's trip for some reason.  Whatever.  Such a relic must be worth a fortune on the magical black market.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Lavigne's cell phone|Text=Nice! Levigne has [[Captain Mako]] on speed dial! You give the mutant a ring and hear a raspy voice say, 'Whattya want, Charlie? Hello? Charlie? This ain't Charlie! Whoever dis is is in big trouble! I'll kill ya! I'll worse than kill ya! I'll rend you limb from limb you squid-loving piece of--' You wisely hang up before Mako somehow finds out who you are.}}
−	'''Clue:''' The Roc's Talon	+	=== Lost: Small 3 Oz Box Marked 'Webb' ===
−	Wow. That is one big claw. You'd hate to imagine the bird this sucker came from.	+	What weighs three ounces and comes in a box? You have no idea, but the (VillainGroup) stole it so it must be worth something.
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the mysterious box|Text=In the box is a human finger. Maybe they wanted it for the DNA. Hmmm. Wonder who "Webb" is?}}
−	==== Local satellite signals jammed, residents claim (VillainGroup) responsible ====	+	=== (VillainGroup) battle Arachnos in streets ===
−	The (VillainGroup) seem to have a toy that lets them intercept and decode satellite signals. That would be quite handy for tracking one's enemies.	+	The (VillainGroup) have been working on new weapons you think you could dump for a few bucks. Should be a simple smash and grab.
−	'''Clue''' the interceptor	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=The secret weapon tech|Text=Looks like some kind of neural disruptor. You pull the trigger but nothing happens. Stupid prototypes.}}
−	This thing weights a ton. But you'll manage.	+	=== (VillainGroup) seen capturing Coralax ===
−	==== Lost: Cell Phone. Please Contact 555-8543 And Ask For Charles ====	+	The (VillainGroup) have been doing some research. something about coral from those freaks you find on the beaches. Some friends of yours would pay handsomely to find out what they've discovered. Of course, the (VillainGroup) aren't likely to share without a little...persuasion.
−	Charles Lavigne is a go-between for Arachnos and the local gangs. He lost his cell phone recently when negotiating with the Sky Raiders.  If you can find it, you can probably dig up some numbers and other contact info that would be very profitable.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=The coral research|Text=Little pieces of coral on slides or in petri dishes. How exciting. You spit on one just to screw up the egghead who analyzes it.}}
−	'''Clue:''' Lavigne's Cell Phone	+	=== (VillainGroup) create new alloy ===
−	Nice!  Levigne has Captain Mako on speed dial!  You give the mutant a ring and hear a raspy voice say, 'Whattya want, Charlie? Hello? Charlie?  This ain't Charlie!  Whoever dis is is in big trouble!  I'll kill ya!  I'll worse than kill ya!  I'll rend you limb from limb you squid-loving piece of--'  You wisely hang up before Mako somehow finds out who you are.	+	The (VillainGroup) are working on a new metal that weights half as much as steel but is twice as strong. Steal some steel and see who's interested in buying it.
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the steel sample|Text=Hey, it is pretty light. Though, too. You can definitively see some uses for this.}}
−	==== Lost: Small 3 Oz Box Marked 'Webb' ====	+	=== New Research Shows MMOs Are Good for You ===
−	What weighs three ounces and comes in a box?  You have no idea, but the Council stole it so it must be worth something.	+	A message has been inserted into your newspaper. It reads: When [[Captain Mako]] tore apart [[Ghost of Scrapyard#History|Scrapyard]] a few years back, he suffered more than a few hits from the hero's hammer. One of his teeth got knocked out and a local wharf rat grabbed it and sold it to the (VillainGroup). Mako wants his tooth back, and thinks you're the guy to fetch it. I highly recommend you complete this little errand for us. Mako isn't exactly a patient fellow.
−	'''Clue:''' the mysterious box	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Mako's tooth|Text=That is one big freaking tooth. You'd hate to feel a mouthful of these.}}
−	In the box is a human finger. Maybe they wanted it for the DNA. Hmmm. Wonder who "Webb" is?	+	=== Obituary: Thomas Pyle, 1920 - 2005 ===
		+	According to your sources, Pyle was a reporter during World War II. He mostly worked the Italian front. For some reason, the moment his name surfaced in the paper a bunch of creeps from the (VillainGroup) raided his house. They took something and told the surviving family to keep quiet or they'd be back. But you found out about it, and you want to know what they were after.
−	==== Lost battle Arachnos in streets ====	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Pyle's keepsakes|Text=The box is full of keepsakes from a reporter who served in WWII. He died recently and these notes were discovered by his grandson. In it is an interview with none other than [[Lord Recluse]] himself, and a note on the side that says 'Stefan Richter.' Could that be Recluse's real name?}}
−	The Lost have been working on new weapons you think you could dump for a few bucks. Should be a simple smash and grab.	+	=== Pirate Silver rumored to be worth millions! ===
−	'''Clue:''' The secret weapon tech	+	You've heard of Long John Silver, but some lucky stiff found Long John's "silver" in a chest full of pirate treasure. The (VillainGroup) stole some of it and made the mistake of bragging about it. They're just asking for it to be stolen.
−	Looks like some kind of neural disruptor. You pull the trigger but nothing happens. Stupid prototypes.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Long John's silver|Text=Doubloons, ingots, and pieces o'eight. It doesen't get any better than this.}}
		+	=== Pride of Athens sinks, all hands lost ===
−	==== Lost seen capturing Coralax ====	+	Buried after the sob story of the ship sinking is a note that the freighter was carrying a number of exhibits on loan from Greece. It's likely one of your rivals sank the ship and made off with it. The smart money is on the (Villain group). They have been known to pull this stunt before.
−	The Lost have been doing some research. something about coral from those freaks you find on the beaches. Some friends of yours would pay handsomely to find out what they've discovered. Of course, the Lost aren't likely to share without a little...persuasion.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=The Pride of Athens's cargo|Text=There's some nice stuff here. Urns with ancient pictures, a spearhead, and even some diamond-studded toga clasps.}}
−	'''Clue:''' The coral research	+	=== Rare samples of Formula 13 hijacked from docks ===
−	Little pieces of coral on slides or in petri dishes. How exciting. You spit on one just to screw up the egghead who analyzes it.	+	Formula 13. You've heard rumors about it. Some say it gives you super strength. Some say it lets you walk through walls. Some say it simply unlocks whatever mutations you already have. You just know it's worth a fortune. Your dear friends the (VillainGroup) seem to have some. For now.
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Formula 13|Text=Formula 13 might be potent, but it smells like sweat socks.}}
−	==== (VillainGroup) create new alloy ====	+	=== Residents claim (VillainGroup) operating somewhere in neighborhood ===
−	The (VillainGroup) are working on a new metal that weights half as much as steel but is twice as strong. Steal some steel and see who's interested in buying it.	+	The (VillainGroup) have been getting under your skin lately. This lead would let you raid one of their bases and get a list of their stooges. Then you can think about wiping out the whole lot. Best get there quick before they vacate.
−	'''Clue:''' the steel sample	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the membership list|Text=Hey! Your favorite high school teacher has joined the bad guys. Guess he was right when he said you didn't play well with others.}}
−	Hey, it is pretty light. Though, too. You can definitively see some uses for this.	+	=== Reward offered by the Void ===
−	==== New Research Shows MMOs Are Good for You ====	+	The (VillainGroup) jacked a load of reagents - materials used by arcane types - from a prominent spellcaster named The Void. Looks like he's offering a reward if they're returned - along with the blood and souls of those who violated his inner sanctum. Can't hurt to have a genuine wizard owing you a favor.
−	A message has been inserted into your newspaper.  It reads: When Captain Mako tore apart Scrapyard a few years back, he suffered more than a few hits from the hero's hammer. One of his teeth got knocked out and a local wharf rat grabbed it and sold it to the Mooks. Mako wants his tooth back, and thinks you're the guy to fetch it.  I highly recommend you complete this little errand for us. Mako isn't exactly a patient fellow.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the reagents|Text=Eye of newt. Wing of bat. Yeah, this will be worth a fortune. Not. You could have found better junk in the trash.}}
−	'''Clue:''' Mako's Tooth	+	=== Roses fail to bloom in Winter ===
−	That is one big freaking tooth. You'd hate to feel a mouthful of these.	+	A source contacts you via coded message in the Rogue Isles Protector. She wants some information off one of the (VillainGroup)' computers. She's offering a generous reward if you take the job.
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=The files|Text=Looks like electrical readings from [[Cap au Diable]]. What could be so important about that? Hmmm. Looks like there are weird spikes every 666 seconds.}}
−	==== Obituary: Thomas Pyle, 1920 - 2005 ====	+	=== Sea Creatures Attack Ships Off Rogue Isles ===
−	According to your sources, Pyle was a reporter during World War II.  He mostly worked the Italian front. For some reason, the moment his name surfaced in the paper a bunch of creeps from the Mooks raided his house. They took something and told the surviving family to keep quiet or they'd be back.  But you found out about it, and you want to know what they were after.	+	The (VillainGroup) have been using a rare artifact called the Sea Lute. It gives the user control over certain sea creatures if you know how to play it. You don't care so much about that, but would sure like to sell it to those who do.
−	'''Clue:''' Pyle's keepsakes	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the Sea Lute|Text=The Sea Lute is an actual instrument, though it looks as if it were carved from coral. You play it, but hear only low, mournful sounds--like that of dying whales. The music gives you a creepy feeling. Like you just stepped in dead fish.}}
−	The box is full of keepsakes from a reporter who served in WWII.  He died recently and these notes were discovered by his grandson.  In it is an interview with none other than Lord Recluse himself, and a note on the side that says 'Stefan Richter.'  Could that be Recluse's real name?	+	=== Shipment of Uncut Gems Hijacked by (VillainGroup) ===
		+	Diamonds. The Mooks just stole some. These impure stones aren't particularly valuable in the traditional sense, but they're near priceless for things like lasers and other death rays. And you know how your friends here in the isles like to build their death rays. Bogart the gems and you'll make a fortune the next time you hear of a mad scientist with a doomsday device in need of crystals.
−	==== Pirate Silver rumored to be worth millions! ====	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the diamonds|Text=Hello, beauties. These diamonds are huge. Flawed, but huge. You gotta think they'd look better as bling than powering some oversized doomsday device though.}}
−	You've heard of Long John Silver, but some lucky stiff found Long John's "silver" in a chest full of pirate treasure. The Sky Raiders stole some of it and made the mistake of bragging about it. They're just asking for it to be stolen.	+	=== (VillainGroup) steal Isis' Staff from Aeon Museum! ===
−	'''Clue:''' Long John's silver	+	The Museum had an Egyptian display that included what some said was Isis' staff. The gnarled old stick was probably just a 4000-years old walking cane, but as long as someone thinks it's valuable, it is valuable. It should fetch a good price on the black market. And if it really is the staff of the Egyptian goddess, maybe you can use its powers for yourself.
−	Doubloons, ingots, and pieces o'eight. It doesen't get any better than this.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Isis' staff|Text=Yup. About what you figured. If Isis used this staff it was to hobble around in her old age.}}
		+	=== (VillainGroup) steal Maria's Tears ===
−	==== Pride of Athens sinks, all hands lost ====	+	Hmmm. Maria's Tears are a relic of the [[Children of Enos]], the cult that founded the isles in the 1600. Though few know their history, it's likely they possess at least some minor enchantments. After a quick call to your contacts, it turns out the (VillainGroup) took them from a local pawn shop. Too bad. For them.
−	Buried after the sob story of the ship sinking is a note that the freighter was carrying a number of exhibits on loan from Greece. It's likely one of your rivals sank the ship and made off with it. The smart money is on the (Villain group). They have been known to pull this stunt before.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Maria's Tears|Text=The story goes that a girl named Maria was the last of the Children of Enos taken from the islands by the French. Supposedly, her tears fell to the ground in Cap au Diable and turned to diamonds. If that was true you'd be making a lot more little girls cry.}}
−	'''Clue:''' the Pride of Athen's cargo	+	=== (VillainGroup) rob jewelry shop ===
−	There's some nice stuff here. Urns with ancient pictures, a spearhead, and even some diamond-studded toga clasps.	+	The (VillainGroup) hit the local jewelry store, all right, but they let a lot of expensive stuff behind. Looks like they were after something in particular and wanted to cover their tracks. Your sources say the store recently purchased a weird red gem. It could be the Blood Ruby, a rock said to give its possessor a horrible curse. You don't want the curse, but you'd sure like to send it as a present to certain capes in [[Paragon City]].
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the Blood Ruby|Text=Hmmm. It's red and it's a ruby and it makes you feel weak when you hold it. Best to send this sucker to a cape and see what happens. Or maybe sell it to one of the [[Rogue Isles]]' major players. They'd probably pay big money for something like this.}}
−	==== Rare samples of Formula 13 hijacked from docks ====	+	=== Superslug Storage Device to be Patented ===
−	Formula 13. You've heard rumors about it. Some say it gives you super strength. Some say it lets you walk through walls. Some say it simply unlocks whatever mutations you already have. You just know it's worth a fortune. Your dear friends the (VillainGroup) semm to have some. For now.	+	One of the (VillainGroup) happens to be an inventor. He created some kind of new storage device they call a 'superslug'. Word is it's patentable. You could crush this little Dr. Peabody's dreams by taking his prototypes and plans and selling them to a rival. It isn't nice, but neither are you.
−	'''Clue:''' Formula 13	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the plans|Text=It's a complicated schematic. There don't seem to be any prototypes of the device around.}}
−	Formula 13 might be potent, but it smells like sweat socks.	+	=== The Painter found murdered! ===
−	==== Residents claim Mooks operating somewhere in neighborhood ====	+	The Painter is a magical thief who paints scenes --say of like a bank-- and then somehow uses it to actually teleport to that location. He was found dead last night, and the MO suggests that the (VillainGroup) is responsible. Maybe they think they can backwards engineer the Painter's secrets with one of his paintings. Maybe you can too.
−	The Mooks have been getting under your skin lately. This lead would let you raid one of their bases and get a list of their stooges. Then you can think about wiping out the whole lot. Best get there quick before they vacate.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the painting|Text=The painting is much smaller than you imagined. And not very good. Whatever juice the Painter had must be his--not the painting's.}}
−	'''Clue:''' the membership list	+	=== The Phylectery of Alecto Discovered! ===
−	Hey! Your favorite high school teacher has joined the bad guys. Guess he was right when he said you didn't play well with others.	+	Alecto was one of the mythical furies of Ancient Greece, sent to earth to torment evil-doers. Some archaeologist just found a jar full of juice with pictures of Alecto on it and swears it's some sort of magic 'hero-making' potion. Of course, making an announcement like that is trouble, and the (VillainGroup) already nabbed it. Nab it back and it'd likely be worth a fortune.
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=The Phylactery of Alecto|Text=Hah! The urn is cracked. There isn't a drop of mumbo-jumbo-juice left.}}
−	==== Reward offerd by the Void ====	+	=== Tome of Hequat stolen! ===
−	The Circle of Thorns jacked a load of reagents - materials used by arcane types - from a prominent spellcaster named The Void. Looks like he's offering a reward if they're returned - along with the blood and souls of those who violated his inner sanctum. Can't hurt to have a genuine wizard owing you a favor.	+	Hmmm. A magic book. Those always bring a good price with your fence, or might prove useful for your own studies. Clues at the scene lead you to believe the (VillainGroup) took it. Time to pay them a little visit.
−	'''Clue:''' the reagents	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the tome of [[Hequat]]|Text=The old leatherbound book contains numerous spells and incarnations, but none that seem to serve your nefarious purpose.}}
−	Eye of newt. Wing of bat. Yeah, this will be worth a fortune. Not. You could have found better junk in the trash.	+	=== The (VillainGroup) Steal Claw of Doom! ===
		+	The (VillainGroup) broke into a sorcerer's house and took the Claw of Doom, an ancient relic said to be used in certain rituals of death magic. You could recover it and see if you can use it for yourself, or fence it for a quick bundle.
−	==== Roses fail to bloom in Winter ====	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the Claw of Doom|Text=This nasty claw was locked up tight. Looks like it came from a demon or something. You shake it a few times but none of the locals drop dead. How disappointing.}}
−	A source contacts you via coded message in the Rogue Isles Protector. She wants some information off one of the (Villaingroup)' computers. She's offering a generous reward if you take the job.	+	=== (VillainGroup) steal Blue Oyster from local collection! ===
−	'''Clue:''' The files	+	The cult that settled these islands had a relic called the Blue Oyster. You don't know what it does, but a few of the mystical-minded around here have offered a reward for it.
−	Looks like electrical readings from Cap au Diable. What could be so important about that? Hmmm. Looks like there are weird spikes every 666 seconds.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the Blue Oyster|Text=The Blue Oyster was once used by the [[Children of Enos]] to summon some dark sea god from the depths. Doesn't look like it's got much mojo now. Or maybe you just don't know the right mumbo-jumbo.}}
		+	=== Tulips bloom at midnight ===
−	==== Sea Creatures Attack Ships Off Rogue Isles ====	+	Information. That's the most valuable resource of all. Seems the (VillainGroup) have stumbled onto some very valuable knowledge , but they don't know it yet. They moved into an old hideout and found where someone had been making fake IDs a while back. A contact of yours has coded a secret message into an article telling you they actually have the real ID cards the clients had thrown away. One of them in particular is worth something, but your source won't say why. Fetch it and he'll let you in on the secret.
−	The (VillainGroup) have been using a rare artifact called the Sea Lute. It gives the user control over certain sea creatures if you know how to play it. You don't care so much about that, but would sure like to sell it to those who do.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Egon's ID|Text=Carl Egon. Hmmm. You call your contact and he says only that he was some crazed inventor who kept burning down his labs a few years back. You're about to make him tell you more when the line suddenly goes dead.}}
−	'''Clue:''' the Sea Lute	+	=== Vigilantes from Paragon invade Rogue Isles! ===
−	The Sea Lute is an actual instrument, though it looks as if it were carved from coral. You play it, but hear only low, mournful sounds--like that of dying whales. The music gives you a creepy feeling.  Like you just stepped in dead fish.	+	The (VillainGroup) recently tussled with some capes from [[Paragon City]] over a powerful artifact called the Crystal of [[Serafina]]. The capes won the fight - they always do - but word on the street is that the (VillainGroup) made off with a small shard of it. If they're still beat up, it shouldn't be too hard to take it from them.
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the Shard of Serafina|Text=This tiny silver of crystal must be it. You can feel it pulsing with eldritch energy.}}
−	==== Shipment of Uncut Gems Hijacked by Mooks ====	+	=== (VillainGroup) flee wrath of Croatoans ===
−	Diamonds.  The Mooks just stole some. These impure stones aren't particularly valuable in the traditional sense, but they're near priceless for things like lasers and other death rays. And you know how your friends here in the isles like to build their death rays. Bogart the gems and you'll make a fortune the next time you hear of a mad scientist with a doomsday device in need of crystals.	+	The (VillainGroup) mugged an actual, broomstick-riding witch up north of [[Paragon City]] somewhere. Took her charms and everything. That stuff's gotta be worth something. Best find these losers before the witch does.
−	'''Clue:''' the diamonds	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the witch's charms|Text=Hmm. Tinny little bones on a leather strap, some bat's wings, and bottle of frogs. Nice. Must have some purpose, but you're not sure what. Somebody somewhere will buy'em though. They always do.}}
−	Hello, beauties.  These diamonds are huge.  Flawed, but huge.  You gotta think they'd look better as bling than powering some oversized doomsday device though.	+	=== (VillainGroup) hit stone group in Paragon, flee to Rogue Isles ===
		+	A bunch of jokers from (VillainGroup) hit a high-tech research firm in [[Paragon City]], then came back here to sell whatever they took. It shouldn't be too hard to take it from them before they find a buyer and sell it yourself.
−	==== Sky Raiders steal Maria's Tears ====	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=unknown tech|Text=Interesting. It's a package full of very common chips, like you might find in alarm clocks, cell phones and so on. Obviously someone has plans to alter them for some more nefarious purpose.}}
−	Hmmm. Maria's Tears are a relic of the Children of Enos, the cult that founded the isles in the 1600. Though few know their history, it's likely they possess at least some minor enchantments. After a quick call to your contacts, it turns out the Sky Raiders took them from a local pawn shop. Too bad. For them.	+	=== (Villaingroup) implicated in break in ===
−	'''Clue:''' Maria's Tears	+	What's worse than a cape? A sloppy thief. The (VillainGroup) broke into a warehouse and made off with a truckload of ancient Sumerian treasures. You're sure you know where they're keeping the goods, so it'd be a breeze to take it from them.
−	The story goes that a girl named Maria was the last of the Children of Enos taken from the islands by the French. Supposedly, her tears fell to the ground in Cap au Diable and turned to diamonds. If that was true you'd be making a lot more little girls cry.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=The Sumerian relics|Text=Urns, pots and a couple of bronze weapons. You don't sense mystical mojo in anything, so it's best to just sell them off before the original owner follows the trail to you.}}
−	==== Snakes rob jewelry shop ====	+	=== (VillainGroup) seen testing new parabolic recorders ===
−	The Snakes hit the local jewelry store, all right, but they let a lot of expensive stuff behind. Looks like they were after something in particular and wanted to cover their tracks. Your sources say the store recently purchased a weird red gem. It could be the Blood Ruby, a rock said to give its possessor a horrible curse. You don't want the curse, but you'd sure like to send it as a present to certain capes in Paragon City.	+	Information is often more valuable than gold. The (VillainGroup) just happen to have eavesdropped on certain officials of [[Arachnos]]. You'd bet your next hangover lasts longer than these guys once Arachnos finds out what they did. You figure you can profit off their misfortune by grabbing their tapes, selling whatever's on them, and then washing your hands of the whole thing before Arachnos finds out.
−	'''Clue:''' the Blood Ruby	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the audio tapes|Text=It's best not to play it. You can always deny having heard it, but those creepy [[Fortunatas]] seem to be able to read minds, so you decide just to sell the thing and be rid of it.}}
−	Hmmm. It's red and it's a ruby and it makes you feel weak when you hold it. Best to send this sucker to a cape and see what happens. Or maybe sell it to one of the Rogue Isles' major players. They'd probably pay big money for something like this.	+	=== Wanted: expert in deciphering old maps. Lucrative pay, short hours ===
−	==== Superslug Storage Device to be Patented ====	+	There's an interesting tibdit in the Want Ads. The (Villaingroup) have a treasure map they can't seem to decipher. Perhaps you could show them what " sixteen men on a dead man's chest " really means and keep the treasure for yourself.
−	One of the (VillainGroup) happens to be an inventor.  He created some kind of new storage device they call a 'superslug'. Word is it's patentable. You could crush this little Dr. Peabody's dreams by taking his prototypes and plans and selling them to a rival.  It isn't nice, but neither are you.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the treasure map|Text=There's no way this map is real. The islands it refers to don't even exist. Ah well. Maybe your broker can still sell it to some newb for the price of a dinner at least.}}
−	'''Clue:''' the plans	+	=== (VillainGroup) dominate in spectacular battle ===
−	It's a complicated schematic. There don't seem to be any prototypes of the device around.	+	The (VillainGroup) are on a roll. Smashing their enemies and knocking capes around like school kids. Word is they've been processing a new form of [[Superadine]] that helps them fight without any of the side effects. A sample would be worth a fortune.
−	==== The Phylectery of Alecto Discovered! ====	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the Superadine derivative|Text=Looks like the same old junk to you.}}
−	Alecto was one of the mythical furies of Ancient Greece, sent to earth to torment evil-doers.  Some archaeologist just found a jar full of juice with pictures of Alecto on it and swears it's some sort of magic 'hero-making' potion.  Of course, making an announcement like that is trouble, and the Circle of Thorns already nabbed it.  Nab it back and it'd likely be worth a fortune.	+	=== Weird Sounds Heard in City ===
−	'''Clue:''' The Phylactery of Alecto	+	Ah. You heard something about this. The (VillainGroup) were working on a 'Doomsday Device.' Something about lethal sonic waves. Those creeps are testing it out here in the [[Rogue Isles]] instead of [[Paragon City|Paragon]]. It would be a good idea to take it from them--both to keep it from killing you and to keep it or sell it for yourself.
−	Hah! The urn is cracked. There isn't a drop of mumbo-jumbo-juice left.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the sonic device|Text=It's some sort of sonic projector. If hooked to an amplifier of some sort, it could devastate several blocks. It doesn't look stable, though, so it's best to just sell it to someone a little higher up on the food chain.}}
		+	=== Witnesses claim (VillainGroup) used new secret weapon in recent attack ===
−	==== Tome of Hequat stolen! ====	+	The Mooks developed some new weapon tech. They've already done some marketing for you, now it's up to you to handle "procurement".
−	Hmmm. A magic book. Those always bring a good price with your fence, or might prove useful for your own studies. Clues at the scene lead you to believe the (VillainGroup) took it. Time to pay them a little visit.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the weird weapon|Text=Ah, a [[Rikti]] weapon. Not truly experimental tech, but it should fetch a few bucks at least.}}
−	'''Clue:''' the tome of Hequat	+	=== You Steal Ancient Gemstones ===
−	The old leatherbound book contains numerous spells and incarnations, but none that seem to serve your nefarious purpose.	+	What? Someone has framed you. Not that you wouldn't have pulled the job, but this also means whoever set you up has a big bag of fat loot. Shouldn't take you long to track the imposter down though.
−	==== Trolls Steal Claw of Doom! ====	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=the gemstones|Text=A handful of blue stones with what look like little eyes inside. Creepy.}}
−	The Trolls broke into a sorcerer's house and took the Claw of Doom, an ancient relic said to be used in certain rituals of death magic.  You could recover it and see if you can use it for yourself, or fence it for a quick bundle.	+	== Heists ==
−	'''Clue:''' the Claw of Doom	+	Before Issue 7, Heist were in the place where the Mayhem Missions are today. To do a successful Heist, reach the bank vault, take the money and then defeat the security to escape with the cash.
−	This nasty claw was locked up tight.  Looks like it came from a demon or something.  You shake it a few times but none of the locals drop dead.  How disappointing.	+	Unlike other kinds of missions in the Protector, Heists usually take place in customized mission maps, some of them spectacular.
		+	Compared to the other kinds of missions, Heist Missions are uncommon to find in the Protector.
−	==== Tsoo steal Blue Oyster from local collection! ====	+	<font color="red">''(DOORS: Since the Mayhem Missions were added in I7 and took the place of the Heists, these were moved to the regular pool of missions of the Rogue Isles Protector. Thus, the bank door is randomly assigned, like in any other mission, and the entrance to the bank may be a warehouse, a sewer, a ruined building and even a cave. Despite the carelessly random placement of the door, the rest of the Heist mission works, so far, perfectly.)''</font>
−	The cult that settled these islands had a relic called the Blue Oyster. You don't know what it does, but a few of the mystical-minded around here have offered a reward for it.	+	=== Mercy Island bank denies security problems! ===
−	'''Clue:''' the Blue Oyster	+	(Zone: Mercy Island)
−	The Blue Oyster was once used by the Children of Enos to summon some dark sea god from the depths. Doesen't look like it's got much mojo now. Or maybe you just don't know the right mumbo-jumbo.	+	Now there's a bank in that needs robbing. You'd better do it before someone else does.
		+	Security there is so shaky you paid some local gangers to drop off some briefcases full of explosives, and the guards didn't even notice.
−	==== Tulips bloom at midnight ====	+	''Get in, get the loot. Then get out.''
−	Information. That's the most valuable resource of all. Seems the Mooks have stumbled onto some very valuable knowledge , but they don't know it yet. They moved into an old hideout and found where someone had been making fake IDs a while back. A contact of yours has coded a secret message into an article telling you they actually have the real ID cards the clients had thrown away. One of them in particular is worth something, but your source won't say why. Fetch it and he'll let youin on the secret.	+	'''Mission Objective(s)'''
−	'''Clue:''' Egon's ID	+	* Get the loot
		+	** Defeat security to escape
−	Carl Egon. Hmmm. You call your contact and he says only that he was some crazed inventor who kept burning down his labs a few years back. You're about to make him tell you more when the line suddenly goes dead.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Loot|Text=You walked away with over half a million dollars. Not a bad haul.}}
		+	''Nothing like felony larceny to make a day complete. And the stolen money helps, too.''
−	==== Vigilantes from Paragon invade Rogue Isles! ====	+	=== Tiki Casino holding gems! ===
−	The (Villaingroup) recently tussled with some capes from Paragon City over a powerful artifact called the Crystal of Serafina. The capes won the fight - they always do - but word on the street is that the (VillainGroup) made off with a small shard of it. If they're still beat up, it shouldn't be too hard to take it from them.	+	(Zone: Mercy Island)
		+	[[File:Casino1.jpg|right|thumb|250px||<div style="text-align: center;border:none">Larry's Tiki Lounge</div>]]
		+	'''Briefing'''
−	'''Clue:''' the Shard of Serafina	+	Looks like a new high roller recently arrived at Larry's Tiki Lounge, and she's asked for the house to hold onto her valuables while she's spending her money around. That means that there's a safe in there with some serious gems, and security will have its attention split.
−	This tiny silver of crystal must be it. You can feel it pulsing with eldritch energy.	+	Lady Luck's gonna to smile on you today, or else.
		+	''The high roller's gems are in the house safe. Find them and they are yours.''
−	==== (VillainGroup) hit stone group in Paragon, flee to Rogue Isles ====	+	'''Mission Objective(s)'''
−	A bunch of jokers from (VillainGroup) hit a high-tech research firm in Paragon City, then came back here to sell whatever they took. It shouldn't be too hard to take it from them before they find a buyer and sell it yourself.	+	* Get the gems
		+	** Defeat security to escape
		+	{{clr}}
−	'''Clue:''' unknown tech	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=The high roller's gems|Text=A lady ought to know better to trust Larry to care for her valuables. You've made off with a number of rings, a ruby brooch, and a diamond necklace worth a ton just on its own.}}
−	Interesting. It's a package full of very common chips, like you might find in alarm clocks, cell phones and so on. Obviously someone has plans to alter them for some more nefarious purpose.	+	''You've got a fence to move this stuff through, and even after his cut, it's still a nice amount of cash.''
		+	=== Local bank business booming! ===
−	==== (Villaingroup) implicated in break in ====	+	(Zone: Cap au Diable)
−	What's worse than a cape? A sloppy thief. The (VillainGroup) broke into a warehouse and made off with a truckload of ancient Sumerian treasures. You're sure you know where they're keeping the goods, so it'd be a breeze to take it from them.	+	'''Briefing'''
−	'''Clue:''' the Sumerian relics	+	Looks like the local 22nd bank is the place for a bad guy to make some quick cash and you know a dirty cop who just might be able to help you pull off the job
−	Urns, pots and a couple of bronze weapons. You don't sense mystical mojo in anything, so it's best to just sell them off before the original owner follows the trail to you.	+	This may be a tough one. Fortunately, you know a dirty cop who'll be working security there today. He should be able to help you out.
		+	''Your guy on the inside should be close.''
−	==== (VillainGroup) seen testing new parabolic recorders ====	+	'''Mission objectives'''
−	Information is often more valuable than gold. The (VillainGroup) just happen to have eavesdropped on certain officials of Arachnos. You'd bet your next hangover lasts longer than these guys once Arachnos finds out what they did. You figure you can profit off their misfortune by grabbbing their tapes, selling whatever's on them, and then washing your hands of the whole thing before Arachnos finds out.	+	* Get the loot
		+	** Defeat security to escape
−	'''Clue:'''the audio tapes	+	'''Notable NPCs'''
−	It's best not to play it. You can always deny having heard it, but those creepy Fortunatas seem to be able to read minds, so you decide just to sell the thing and be rid of it.	+	* [[RIP]] (minion, NPC ally)
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Loot|Text=Cash, bullion, stocks and bonds. Not a bad haul.}}
−	==== Wanted: expert in deciphering old maps. Lucrative pay, short hours ====	+	''It was a pretty good haul even after paying off the stooge. Not bad for a dishonest day's work.''
−	There's an interesting tibdit in the Want Ads. The (Villaingroup) have a treasure map they can't seem to decipher. Perhaps you could show them what " sixteen men on a dead man's chest " really means and keep the treasure for yourself.	+	=== Big spenders spotted at the speakeasy! ===
−	'''Clue:''' the treasure map	+	(Zone: Cap au Diable)
−	There's no way this map is real. The islands it refers to don't even exist. Ah well. Maybe your broker can still sell it to some newb for the price of a dinner at least.	+	'''Briefing'''
		+	[[File:Speakeasy1.jpg|thumb|250px|right|{{center|The speakeasy}}]]
		+	There's a speakeasy in the rough area of town that's been making a killing. They like to keep their action quiet, but they can't keep it quiet when someone walks in and loses half a million. You've also heard that their security isn't up to protecting that kind of money. Sounds like easy pickings.
		+	This is strictly a bootstrap operation: a few tables, a few dealers. But they know how to keep the money rolling, and you know how to take it.
−	====Warriors dominate in spectacular battle====	+	''Easy pickings indeed''
−	The Warriors are on a roll. Smashing their enemies and knocking capes around like school kids. Word is they've been processing a new form of Superadine that helps them fight without any of the side effects. A sample would be worth a fortune.	+	'''Mission objectives'''
−	'''Clue:''' the superadine derivative	+	* Rob the speakeasy
		+	** Defeat security to escape
−	Looks like the same old junk to you.	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=The loot|Text=The little speakeasy you robbed likes to keep a low profile; not a bad policy in the [[Rogue Isles]]. Lucky for you, money has a way of making itself heard.}}
		+	''That place doesn't look like much, but it ought to keep you in the money for a while''
−	==== Weird Sounds Heard in City ====	+	=== Chum Bucket sees brisk business ===
−	Ah.  You heard something about this.  The Snakes were working on a 'Doomsday Device.'  Something about lethal sonic waves.  Those creeps are testing it out here in the Rogue Isles instead of Paragon.  It would be a good idea to take it from them--both to keep it from killing you and to keep it or sell it for yourself.	+	(Zone: Sharkhead Isle)
−	'''Clue:''' the sonic device	+	'''Briefing'''
		+	[[File:ChumBucket1.jpg|thumb|250px|right|{{center|The Chum Bucket}}]]
		+	The Chum Bucket. Everyone knows it. It's [[Captain Mako|Mako's]] own personal casino. Security's light for the kind of money they have on hand because no one's got the guts to knock over that place. That is, no one but you.
−	It's some sort of sonic projector. If hooked to an amplifier of some sort, it could devastate several blocks. It doesen't look stable, though, so it's best to just sell it to someone a little higher up on the food chain.	+	Who cares what Mako thinks? He understands the law of the seas. If you can seize it, it's yours! But you'd better take out all the guards, just to be safe.
		+	''Taking on Mako's casino isn't an easy job. Still, it's one that suits you.''
−	==== Witnesses claim Mooks used new secret weapon in recent attack ====	+	'''Mission objectives:'''
−	The Mooks developed some new weapon tech. The've already done some marketing for you, now it's up to you to handle "procurement".	+	* Defeat all security
		+	** Rob the safe
		+	{{clr}}
−	'''Clue:''' the weird weapon	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=The cash|Text=Mako's casino, the Chum Bucket, runs a very liquid business. You managed to get away with as much cash as you can carry.}}
−	Ah, a Rikti weapon. Not truly experimental tech, but it should fetch a few bucks at least.	+	''No one was standing when you left with the loot. Chances are, Mako will actually approve because of that. Word is he likes a vicious villain.''
−	==== You Steal Ancient Gemstones ====	+	=== 22nd National To Upgrade Security Systems! ===
−	What?  Someone has framed you.  Not that you wouldn't have pulled the job, but this also means whoever set you up has a big bag of fat loot.  Shouldn't take you long to track the imposter down though.	+	(Zone: Sharkhead Isle)
−	'''Clue:''' the gemstones	+	'''Briefing'''
−	A handful of blue stones with what look like little eyes inside. Creepy.	+	Now would be the perfect time to hit the 22nd National, right while they're in the middle of a security upgrade.
−	=== Heists ===	+	To add to the chaos, you had some people stop by the LSSL earlier to leave a few surprises. Powerful explosives. Now you can use them to distract the guards.
−	Before Issue 7, Heist were in the place where the Mayhem Missions are today. To do a successful Heist, reach the bank vault, take the money and then defeat the security to escape with the cash.	+	'''Mission Objective(s)'''
−	Unlike other kinds of missions in the Protector, Heists usually take place in customized mission maps, some of them spectacular.	+	''This is going to be fun.''
−	Compared to the other kinds of missions, Heist Missions are uncommon to find in the Protector.	+	* Get the loot
−	<font color="red">''(DOORS: Since the Mayhem Missions were added in I7 and took the place of the Heists, these were moved to the regular pool of missions of the Rogue Isles Protector. Thus, the bank door is randomly assigned, like in any other mission, and the entrance to the bank may be a warehouse, a sewer, a ruined building and even a cave. Despite the carelessly random placement of the door, the rest of the Heist mission works, so far, perfectly.)''</font>	+	''Nice pay day. For you, anyway.''
−	==== Chum Bucket sees brisk business ====	+	=== 22nd National Bank using Consortium Guards for extra security! ===
−	(Zone: Sharkhead Isle)	+	(Zone: Sharkhead Isle, Nerva Archipelago)
		+	'''Briefing'''
−	The Chum Bucket. Everyone knows it. It's Mako's own personal casino. Security's light for the kind of money they have on hand because no one's got the guts to knock over that place. That is, no one but you.	+	That makes sense. [[Kirk Cage]] himself keeps some accounts at the 22nd National. Word on the street is that he keeps a bunch of loot there for tax reasons. And if they've got [[Cage Consortium]] guards on watch, that means Mr. Cage has just made a deposit. That's what they call an opportunity.
		+	The Consortium guards can be tough, but this could be worth it.
−	==== Big party at Longbow's Officer Club! ====	+	'''Mission Objective(s)'''
		+
		+	''Going up against one of Shakhead's most powerful men isn't something to be taken lightly. Cage'll be furious when he finds out you've robbed him.''
		+
		+	* Get the loot
		+	** Defeat security to escape
		+
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=The loot|Text=Kirk Cage definitely banks here. You've managed to walk away with an armload of cash and a ton of Cage Consortium stock certificates.}}
		+
		+	''Even if Kirk Cage finds out who took his money, what's he gonna do about it? You already showed him what you'd do to his guards!''
		+
		+	=== Big party at Longbow's Officer Club! ===
	(Zone: Nerva Archipelago)		(Zone: Nerva Archipelago)
		+	[[File:OfficersClub1.jpg|thumb|250px|right|{{center|Longbow's Officers Club}}]]
		+	'''Briefing'''
		+	Those [[Longbow]] louts are probably partying it up at the Officer's Club. They're all probably patting each other on the back for upholding justice and the law. The jerks. They probably think they're safe there. They'd never expect someone to rob them during their big party. Hey...now that's an idea.
−	Those Longbow louts are probably partying it up at the Officer's Club. They're all probably patting each other on the back for upholding justice and the law. The jerks. They probably think they're safe there. They'd never expect someone to rob them during their big party. Hey...now that's an idea.	+	Longbow will never know what hit 'em! Heh.
−	''Longbow has to provide its own protection within the Rogue Isles; none of the local authorities will bat an eyelash over this heist.''	+	''Longbow has to provide its own protection within the [[Rogue Isles]]; none of the local authorities will bat an eyelash over this heist.''
		+
		+	'''Mission Objective(s)'''
		+
		+	* Rob the Officers' Club
		+	** Rob the safe
		+	** Defeat security to escape
−	'''Clue:''' Longbow's Loot	+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Longbow's Loot|Text=Something about stealing from Longbow feels good.}}
−	Something about stealing from Longbow feels good.	+	''Longbow thought they were safe, until you showed 'em how it works in the Rogue Isles''
−	==== LSSL has busiest month ever! ====	+	=== LSSL has busiest month ever! ===
	(Zone: Nerva Archipelago)		(Zone: Nerva Archipelago)
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	* Get the loot		* Get the loot
		+	''Nothing makes doing evil easier like having piles of cash.''
−	==== Multiple small casinos deposit big money with LSSL! ====	+	=== Multiple small casinos deposit big money with LSSL! ===
	(Zone: Nerva Archipelago)		(Zone: Nerva Archipelago)
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	* Get the loot		* Get the loot
	** Defeat security to escape		** Defeat security to escape
−
−
−	{{clue}} Loot
−
−	Burke was right about the bank's finnacial situation. Thanks to his diligence, you cleared a pretty good haul.
−
	'''Notable NPCs'''		'''Notable NPCs'''
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	* [[RIP]] (minion, NPC ally)		* [[RIP]] (minion, NPC ally)
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Loot|Text=Burke was right about the bank's finacial situation. Thanks to his diligence, you cleared a pretty good haul.}}
	''Buckley did right by you. Just goes to show the importance of knowing the local police force.''		''Buckley did right by you. Just goes to show the importance of knowing the local police force.''
−		+	=== Lucky Six, small casino but big profit! ===
−	==== Lucky Six, small casino but big profit! ====	+
	(Zone: St. Martial)		(Zone: St. Martial)
−		+	[[File:LuckySix1.jpg|thumb|250px|right|{{center|The Lucky Six}}]]
	'''Briefing'''		'''Briefing'''
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	''You knew this was going to be a lucky day. Well, lucky for you, not so much for the Lucky Six.''		''You knew this was going to be a lucky day. Well, lucky for you, not so much for the Lucky Six.''
−	==== 22nd National To Upgrade Security Systems! ====	+	=== LSSL hires new security firm! ===
	(Zone: St. Martial)		(Zone: St. Martial)
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	'''Briefing'''		'''Briefing'''
−	Now would be the perfect time to hit the 22nd National, right while they're in the middle of a security upgrade.	+	You know that security company the LSSL just hired. You were in the Zig with one of the guys who works for them. Time to call in a favor.
−		+
−	To add to the chaos, you had some people stop by the LSSL earlier to leave a few surprises.  Powerful explosives.  Now you can use them to distract the guards.	+
−		+
−	'''Mission Objective(s)'''	+
−		+
−	''This is going to be fun.''	+
−		+
−	* Get the loot	+
−		+
−	''Nice pay day.  For you, anyway.''	+
−		+
−	==== 22nd National Bank using Consortium Guards for extra security! ====	+
−		+
−	(Zone: St. Martial)	+
−		+
−	'''Briefing'''	+
−		+
−	That makes sense. Kirk Cage himself keeps some accounts at the 22nd National. Word on the street is that he keeps a bunch of loot there for tax reasons. And if they've got Cage Consortium guards on watch, that means Mr. Cage has just made a deposit. That's what they call an opportunity.	+
−		+
−	==== LSSL hires new security firm! ====	+
−		+
−	(Zone: St. Martial)	+
−		+
−	'''Briefing'''	+
−		+
−	You know that security company the LSSL just hired. You were in the Zig with one of the guys who works for them. Time to call in a favor.	+
−	The guy's name is Freddy, and he owes you, big-time. He'll help you out.	+	The guy's name is Freddy, and he owes you, big-time. He'll help you out.
−	''If this goes to plan, it'll be easy money? If not, a lot of people will get hurt.''	+	''If this goes to plan, it'll be easy money? If not, a lot of people will get hurt.''
	'''Mission Objective(s)'''		'''Mission Objective(s)'''
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	* [[RIP]] (minion, NPC ally)		* [[RIP]] (minion, NPC ally)
−		+	=== LSSL exchanging old bills for new ones! ===
−	==== LSSL exchanging old bills for new ones! ====	+
	(Zone: St. Martial)		(Zone: St. Martial)
−	Anytime a bank does a bill exchange to rotate out old money, the clued-in criminals know that it's an oportunity. Time to help them recycle.	+	Anytime a bank does a bill exchange to rotate out old money, the clued-in criminals know that it's an opportunity. Time to help them recycle.
	The guards better watch out for you.		The guards better watch out for you.
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	** Defeat security to escape		** Defeat security to escape
		+	{{Mission Clue|Name=Loot|Text=You've got enough money to fund any nefarious scheme for a good chunk of time. A good day's haul.}}
−	{{clue}} Loot	+	''So what if the bills are old and funky? Money's still money, and money is its own kind of beautiful.''
−		+
−	You've got enough money to fund any nefarious scheme for a good chunk of time. A good day's haul.	+
−		+
−		+
−	''So what if the bills are old and funky? Money's still money, and money is it's own kind of beautiful.''	+
		+	== See Also ==
		+	* [[Mayhem Mission]]
		+	* [[Newspaper Villain Bosses]]
		+	* [[Police Radio]]
−	[[Category:CoV Contacts]]	+	[[Category:Villain Contacts]]
		+	[[Category:Repeatable Missions]]

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Latest revision as of 20:08, 8 December 2014

Overview

The Rogue Isle Protector is the local newspaper in the Rogue Isles. It also serves as a source of schemes (short missions) an eligible character must accomplish to get more contacts and/or Mayhem Missions from a broker. After a mayhem mission, a broker will introduce a character to another contact in the zone. Eligible characters are Villains, Rogues and Vigilantes.

Each zone's missions apply to the broker in that specific zone.

Some of the missions contain the character's name in them. For these missions, the word you has been substituted in place of the character's name.

Getting a Newspaper

After Threat Level 5, a villain may talk to a Broker in any zone to obtain a Newspaper. Once a Villain has a Newspaper, he/ she can use it any time in any Zone appropriate to his/ her Threat Level to scrounge up some work (providing unlimited missions).

Points of note:

• Villains cannot obtain a Newspaper until reaching Threat Level 5.
• Villains cannot obtain a Newspaper in Mercy Island.
• The first zone in which Villains can obtain a Newspaper is Port Oakes. This won't preclude villains from being assigned the Atlas Park Mayhem Mission, so long as they are at or below Threat Level 10.
• Vigilantes can obtain a newspaper at level 20 (the earliest level at which a character can become a Vigilante) by talking to a broker a level-appropriate zone.

Attempting to get a mission in a zone that doesn't get a signal will give the following message:

Nothing on this isle catches your eye.

Attempting to get a mission in a zone that is too high of a level will give the following message:

Things here seem a little too difficult for you. Perhaps after you've proven yourself some more and attained a higher Threat Level you could return.

Attempting to get a mission in a zone that is too low of a level will give the following message:

The events here seem to be beneath your notice.

Once an eligible character performs so many Newspaper missions within a zone, the completion bar for a Broker in that zone will turn red, indicating they should talk to the Broker for a special heist - a Mayhem Mission.

• Villains in zones intended for Villains under Threat Level 20 will need to complete three (3) Newspaper missions in order to get assigned to a Mayhem mission.
• Eligible characters in the Rogue Isles zones intended for Threat Levels 20+ will need to complete five (5) Newspaper missions in order to get assigned to a Mayhem mission.

Types of Newspaper Missions

There are four basic types of missions in the Rogue Isle Protector:

• Kidnapping Missions
• Boss Missions
• Object Missions
• Heist Missions (since Issue 7)

Kidnapping Missions

The object of a kidnapping mission is to defeat a mob of enemies holding the target person hostage and to lead that target person back out of the mission. Usually, a villain or a team will clear a path to the target person so that fighting on the way out is minimized. Once the mob holding the target person is defeated, several more enemies will typically spawn between the target person and the mission entrance to intercept the villain to team leading the target person out.

The Kidnapping missions sometimes give clues on events in other zones of the Rogue Isles. Those clues can be found in the dialogues between the hostage and the kidnappers. The dialogues are also often funny.

As for the NPC names, sometimes are random and sometimes are kept constant, so I wonder if some of these NPCs will take part in future game events and/or storylines somehow. Time will tell.

Aeon Corps Opens New Lab

Aeon pretends to be Cap au Diable's benign benefactor, but you know better. This new lab of his is a front for something sinister. Maybe something you can use for yourself.

Dialogue: Aeon's new project

Scrounger Slammer: Why did I see a Fortunata come out of this building?
Jared Weiss: We're working in a video monitor that hooks directly into a person's brain. That's all I know. I don't know what he wants with it.
Aberrant Rector: Tell me more. Or else.

(aggroed)

Scrounger Slammer: Villain? What are you doing here? We're not hiring if that's what you've...oof!
Jared Weiss:Oh, great. This will hurt, won't it?
Aberrant Rector: Villain? This isn't what you think

Arachnos Seeks Spy!

A loser named Perry Miller/Luke Wilson has been squealing to Longbow. The (VillainGroup) got him first. Nab him and the reward should be quite large.

Dialogues:

VillainMinion: Tell us what you told Longbow, or you will suffer eternal torment!
Hostage: I haven't told anyone anything. I don't even know anything!
VillainBoss: Sh! I heard something!

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Fool! Your interference will result in your doom!
Hostage: Oh man. This can't be good.
VillainBoss: By Bat'Zul's beard, will no one rid me of this meddlesome villain?!

Arbiter Abducted By You

What the? This is bad. Someone's grabbed an Arbiter and made it look like you did it. It's not that you're afraid of the spiders, just that, well, you'd rather they not interfere in your plans right now--by going back in time and wiping out your entire genetic history. You'd better find this loser and fast.

Dialogue: Arbiter Armstrong

Archer: Hide his uniform. We must move him and I don't want anyone seeing us with an arbiter.
Arbiter Armstrong: You have made a very foolish mistake.
Ruin Mage: Quiet. You never know who's listening around here.

(aggroed)

Archer: Villain! Like a moth to flame you are drawn. No matter. This ends tonight, "Chosen One".
Arbiter Armstrong: I hear your doom approaching.
Ruin Mage: Protect Arbiter Armstrong!

Arbiters attacked!

Someone has been casting spells against Arachnos Arbiters. As you know, this is strictly forbidden. A coded ad by one of your contacts in the Rogue Isles Protector says an amateur magician called "Steffan the Magnificent" is responsible. The (VillainGroup) have him now. It wouldn't take you long to take this wizard wannabe from those jerks and collect his bounty for yourself.

Dialogue: Steffan the Magnificent

VillainMinion: This is foolish. We never should have agreed to help you. No one messes with the Arbiters. Not even us.
Steffan the Magnificent: My grudge against Arachnos is deeper than you know.
VillainBoss: Protect the package.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Villain has seen Stefan the Magnificent! Don't let this interloper leave here alive or we're all dead!
Steffan the Magnificent: This too, is a part of my plan.
VillainBoss:Stop Villain! This will ruin everything!

Arvin Armaments to unveil new rocket system

Arvin Armaments is the company that originally designed the Warburg rockets. Sounds like they have something new. It wouldn't be too hard for someone of your ability to break into their base and take their plans.

Dialogue: designer Sean Crow and the Mooks

Mook Buckshot: Where are the blueprints, Mr. Crow? We have need of that rocket.
Sean Crow: The blueprints aren't here anymore, I swear!
Mook Capo: I'll make this pigeon talk. Fetch me a comfortable chair. Trust me.

(aggroed)

Mook Buckshot: You're too late, Villain. We were here first. But if it's a fight you want, we're happy to oblige.
Sean Crow: Hey, Villain! Get me away from those creeps and I'll tell you what I know about the rockets!
Mook Capo: Villain! How did you find us? No matter. You'll pay for it now!

Classifieds: Looking for love in all the wrong places

It's a coded message. Fortunately, your Broker told you how to break it. In the Classifieds is a message from Black Scorpion. He's looking for a high-tech inventor to make improvements on his power armor. Find him one and he'll pay handsomely.

Dialogues

VillainMinion: Black Scorpion has need of your services, and we have need of his favor. Come with us.
Kerry Killen: You want me to WHAT? Work on Black Scorpion's suit?
VillainBoss: Tell me again about Villain.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: We found her first, Villain. Back off.
Kerry Killen: You don't have to be so rough. Let's talk money.
VillainBoss: You will pay for your interference, Villain!

Classifieds: Rats for Sale. Contact Richard Ellsworth

That's a coded message from your Broker. Some guy/girl named Richard Ellsworth/Jane Adatta has been selling secrets to the (VillainGroup), and there's a reward on his/her head.

Dialogues

VillainMinion: You programmed the system and this is all you know? I think not.
Hostage: Look, I told you all I know. The access code is--did you hear something?
VillainBoss: I'll make this pigeon talk. Fetch me a comfortable chair. Trust me.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Villain! What are you doing here! No matter. You have made a major mistake.
Hostage: Oh, no. This is a major 404 error.
VillainBoss: Ack! You! What are you doing here?

Computer virus hits Rogue Isles

A scrawny little jerk named Haxx0r created a nifty little virus that spread through the isles like wildfire. If you captured him and took the code for yourself it'd be worth a small fortune.

Dialogues

VillainMinion: How did you circumvent Longbow's systems? That's what I truly want to know.
Haxx0r: Everyone wants my code, jerk. What's your offer?
VillainBoss: Protect the package.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: What are you pointing at? Oh, Villain. I heard you were operating in this area.
Haxx0r: A new bidder. Haw haw (SNORT)! I R0xx0R in my B0xx0rs!
VillainBoss: Protect Haxx0r! Nothing else matters!

Dr. Elissa Montoya Receives Grant

Dr. Elissa Montrose is a famous scientist specializing in super-sonics as weapons. Arachnos just gave her a huge grant. That means she's probably developed a new super-weapon for the spiders, and you want it.

Dr. Marvin Howard kidnapped by Freakshow

The Freakshow raided a local tech firm called Aerodyne Avionics and made off with one of their lead researchers. Publicly, Aerodyne makes airplane parts. Privately, they supply tech to groups like the Sky Raiders and even Arachnos. Whatever Dr. Howard knows is probably worth a fortune.

Dialogues:

VillainMinion: We need those new rocketpacks, old man. You'd better cough up the design. Pronto.
Dr. Howard: Don't threaten me. youngster. King Midas is a personal friend. Who do you think builds the Gold Brickers' jet packs?
VillainBoss: I would hate to think you're lying to us.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Oh, crud. Villain.
Dr. Howard: Ha. Villain. I'm sure you're not here to rescue me, but teach these creeps a lesson and I'll make it worth your while.
VillainBoss: Villain. You're late. I expected you sooner.

Dr. Theopolis to Speak on Time Travel

The doctor may not know it, but messing with time is a big no-no in the Rogue Isles. Lord Recluse has quietly made that very clear. If you were to bring this guy to Arachnos, they'd definitely look favorably on you.

Dialogues:

VillainMinion: You made a big mistake. Recluse has been very clear about anyone messing with time. He's got something going on and doesn't want some two-bit nerd like you messing it up.
Dr. Theopolis: I swear I didn't know Lord Recluse had declared time travel off limits!
VillainBoss: Surely you know more than that, Dr. Theopolis.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: I'm not interested in splitting Recluse's favor with you, Villain. Let's throw down.
Dr. Theopolis: Oh no. Don't tell me you're both here to take me to Arachnos.
VillainBoss: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been wanting to kill you for some time.

Dr. Patricia Vanover publishes findings on you

This uptight shrink has analyzed you for a series on notable villains in the Protector. She says your violent tendencies stem from an unhappy childhood and feelings of inadequacy, and that you suffer from extreme intimacy issues. Words do not describe the rage welling inside you.

Dialogues

VillainMinion: Here's your money. Tell me about Villain's weakness. Is there something we can use to bring this insufferable fool down for good?
Dr. Vanover: Yes. Villain probably suffers from delusions of grandeur as well.
VillainBoss: Surely you know more than that, Dr. Vanover.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: No! We're not ready for Villain yet!
Dr. Vanover: I've heard that Villain is often called the "Chosen One". Such a belief would do irreparable psychological harm.
VillainBoss: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been wanting to kill you for some time.

"Efficiency expert of evil" said to be working with (Villain Group)

Edward Juarez is known in the underground as the "Efficiency Expert of Evil". He has no superpowers, but is known for drastically improving the effectiveness of criminal gangs. His advice could turn the (Villain Group) into a real problem. Unless of course you kidnap Juarez for yourself.

Dialogues:

VillainMinion: Then what do you recommend?
The Efficiency Expert: No, no. That will never do. Magical protection rackets never work.
VillainBoss: What's the matter? Did you hear something?

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Curses!
The Efficiency Expert: Hmmm. Villain. This will hamper our business by at least 14 minutes.
VillainBoss: Stop Villain! This will ruin everything!

Freedom Phalanx goes gold!

Jake Emmet is the lead designer on a computer game called "Freedom Phalanx". It's gone gold and looks set to sell a half-a-million copies. That really ticks you off. Time to teach this nerd a lesson.

Dialogue: Jake Emmet meets the fans

Rocketman: Your idiotic game says Statesman humiliated the Goldbrickers in the Diamatrix Plot last year. That's ridiculous. Everyone knows it was a faulty regulator on the device that defeated us!
Jake Emmet: Get your hands off me. Statesman is a personal friend, you know?
Boomer: Surely you know more than that, Jake Emmet.

(aggroed)

Rocketman: We had him first, Villain! Get your own nerd!
Jake Emmet: Statesman! Manticore? Positron? Oh crap. Villain.
Boomer: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been wanting to kill you for some time.

Havoc at the Aeon Hydroponics

Aeon Hydroponics pretends to grow giant-sized foods to better the world, but that's just a front. Everyone knows it's actually a cloning farm. One of the clones has become sentient and escaped. Whoever brings it back will definitely find favor with Lord Recluse.

Dialogue: John Doe and the Goldbrickers

Rocketman: There is a reward for you dead or alive. I suggest you do not tempt us.
John Doe: I'm not a clone! I'm David Wilson from Blackburg, Virginia! I have no idea how I wound up here in the Rogue Isles!
Boomer: Protect the package.

(aggroed)

Rocketman: Villain! I should have guessed you had something to do with this!
John Doe: This is such a nightmare.
Boomer: Villain. I heard you were dead. Or turned into a pile of sentient nanites under control of Doctor Aeon. I can't remember.

Havoc in Dockside!

A four-eyed pencil-pusher named Dr. Plotnik recently ran from the (VillainGroup) through the streets of Port Oakes. They caught the little run after tearing up Docside and are holding him somewhere. If they were desperate enough to be that public about catching him, he must know something worthwhile.

Dialogue

VillainMinion: I want the complete inventory of what Arachnos ordered from you, Dr. Plotnik. Now.
Ramel Plotnik: Arachnos doesn't tell us WHAT they want it for. They just order the devices. I have no idea what they'd need a psychic amplifier for!
VillainBoss: Protect the package.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: This doesn't concern you, Villain.
Ramel Plotnik: Villain? Perhaps we could make a deal if you can get me out of here.
VillainBoss: Stop Villain! This will ruin everything!

Hero's girlfriend abducted by (VillainGroup)!

Elizabeth Gordon is the Gal Friday of a certain superhero who won't stay outta the Rogue Isles. The (VillainGroup) have her now, but you could easily take her for yourself and ransom her off.

Dialogue: Elizabeth's friend

VillainMinion: That's not your boyfriend, girl.
Elizabeth: Back Alley Brawler is a friend. I barely know him!
VillainBoss: Keep quiet. There's a word Villain is about. Trust me. You'd rather deal with us than that maniac.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Villain. What are you doing here?
Elizabeth: I KNEW you'd come for--- HEY! Who are you?
VillainBoss: You'll pay for your interference, Villain.

Hospital patient escapes

Yuk. The (VillainGroup) injected some poor sap with an experimental drug. He escaped and wound up in a hospital, then whacked and orderly and escaped again. The victim is doomed, but whatever toxin is running through his system might be interesting. If you can find him before the (VillainGroup) do.

Dialogue

VillainMinion: There you are, Mr. Degner. Come back to the lab now.
Larry Degner: ...so...hot...fever...
VillainBoss: I would hate to think you are lying to us.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: You don't want this one, Villain. He's contagious.
Larry Degner: ...help
VillainBoss: Villain. You're late. I expected you sooner.

Interview with a hero: Gigabyte

The article talks about Paul Sanchez, a local who used to be a superhero named Gigabyte. He's in hiding here now, but your people should be able to find him. If he's still got his old gadgets, they'd be quite valuable.

Dialogue:

VillainBoss: It's been 8 years since you put me away, Gigabyte. But I haven't forgotten. Nor forgiven.
Gigabyte: Our fight ended a long time ago. I don't even wear the cape anymore.
VillainMinion: I'll make this pigeon talk. Fetch me a comfortable chair. Trust me.

(aggroed)

VillainBoss: Is this one of your allies, Gigabyte?
Gigabyte: Villain? Did that reporter print my freakin' address or something?
VillainMinion: You'll pay for your interference, Villain!

Janitor sought in industrial espionage

Stealing high-tech secrets from Crey is risky business, so you doubt Herman Lewis was actually a janitor. More likely he was a spy working for the Mooks. Those jokers have been after some of Crey's tech for some time now. You know where they're likely hiding Herman. If you were to catch him, you could find out just what's so valuable, or turn him over to Crey for a fat reward.

Dialogue: Herman and his friends

Mook Muscle: It took you five years to get you in that position. And you leave with little more than a transdimensional device blueprint?
Herman Lewis: It was getting too hot. I had to make my play before the Countess figured out what I was doing.
Mook Capo: It's not the capes I'm worried about. We can handle some idiot do gooder. It's the villains you have to watch out for. They're nuts.

(aggroed)

Mook Muscle: Villain. What an unpleasant surprise.
Herman Lewis: Villain! Protect me!
Mook Capo: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been waiting to kill you for some time.

Local Jeweler Taken by (VillainGroup)

Milton Ives was the last person to have touched the Blood Ruby, a gem said to curse whoever holds it. The (VillainGroup) have taken him to find out what he knows. You'd like to do the same.

Dialogues:

VillainMinion: Where is the Blood Ruby now?
Milton Ives: See? this is proof the thing is bad luck.
VillainBoss: Quiet. You never know who's listening around here.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: The gem is cursed! It's Villain!
Milton Ives: Yeah. See. I was hoping for Statesman. Stupid curse.
VillainBoss: Excellent. As is as foretold. Now we witness the death of Villain.

Local musician kidnapped!

Cap City Croaker lead singer Emil Wicked was last seen with a gorgeous young groupie. From the description, she sounds like a sometimes operative for the Warriors. If so, they took Wicked and you know where. Little jerk is probably worth something if you keep him alive.

Dialogue: The villains' reasons

Warrior Slammer: We believe that the Wailers of St. Martial are trying to communicate, but we can't decipher their music. That's where you come in.
Emil Wicked: Yeah, I can probably figure out what the wailers are sayin'. If you can get me my equipment.
Slasher Elite: What's the matter? Did you hear something?

(aggroed)

Warrior Slammer:Back off, Villain. We have a contract with the Family. You don't care? Fine. Then we'll make you care.
Emil Wicked: Oh, great. Another supervillain. I'm so happy to be in the middle of this.
Slasher Elite: Villain. I heard you were dead. Or turned into a pile of sentient nanites under control of Doctor Aeon. I can't remember.

Local nurse disappears

Jenny Hise is a nurse at Black Heart hospital. You remember her because she treated you last time you were there. You have a sneaking suspicion that someone took her to get your blood sample.

Dialogue: Jenny's friends

Jenny Hise: Yeah, I got the blood sample. It wasn't easy, though.
Vortex Elite Assault: This blood will allow us to create an army modeled after Villain. We will be unstoppable.
Vortex Elite Archon: Lord Recluse once told me a great secret. He said that the secret of Cap au Diable is... Wait, did you hear that?

(aggroed)

Vortex Elite Assault: Ah. The floor model. Now we'll have all the blood we need.
Jenny Hise: Oh crap.
Vortex Elite Archon: You'll pay for your interference, Villain!

Local Thief Said to Be Witch

A little witch named Drusilla stole some kind of rare magical powder from a certain mage in Cap au Diable and then hired the (VillainGroup) to protect her.

Dialogue: Drusilla

VillainMinion: Tell us about this powder.
Drusilla: I don't know what the fuss is all about. It was just some weird powder from Mount Diable.
VillainBoss: Keep it quiet. We don't want anyone to know we're here.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Stay close. This will not take long.
Drusilla: Uh- oh.
VillainBoss: Excellent. All is as foretold. Now we witness the death of Villain.

Longbow Spy Spotted In Rogue Isles

A guy named RJ Nelson is snitching to Longbow. He's paid the Sky Raiders to protect him, and those losers agreed. That crap's gotta stop.

Long Lost Relic Recovered!

A secretary named Jesse Montoya just inherited a minor artifact long thought missing. The (VillainGroup) moved in quick and kidnapped her last night, but you have a pretty good idea where they likely took her.

Dialogue: The relic

VillainMinion: You have the Peregrine Pendant! I can smell it on you!
Jesse Montoya: This old necklace? Um, no. I didn't know it was magical.
VillainBoss: Sh! I heard something!

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Don't move, girl! Or feel my wrath!
Jesse Montoya: What now?
VillainBoss: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been wanting to kill you for some time.

Millionaire missing!

Guy Dylan is a playboy by day, but the villain known as Mercury by night. Most think he got busted by Longbow, but your sources say the Goldbrickers have him.

Dialogue: The Goldbrickers meet Mercury

Guy Dylan: You have no idea who you are messing with, idiot.
Rocketman: You're Mercury? I swear we didn't know! We were just after some of your industrial secrets. Sorry, Mr. Mercury! Very sorry!
Boomer: (bugged text)

(aggroed)

Rocketman: I told you this was a bad idea. At least Mercury doesn't have his power armor.
Guy Dylan: Villain. I'll reward you handsomely if you dispatch with these cretins and get me out of here.
Boomer: Villain. I heard you were dead. Or turned into a pile of sentient nanites under control of Doctor Aeon. I can't remember.

Morricone Inventions Set to Debut Nanotech

Giovani Morricone is a brilliant inventor who's been researching nanotech for years. Most villains won't touch him because he's got protection from Aeon, but if he's close to unveiling working nanotech, it might be worth grabbing him and his secrets after all.

Dialogue: Morricone's invention

VillainMinion: Brain hurts. Glfzork. Nerzatz. Pinyoo.
Giovani Morricone: Hear that buzzing in your ears? Heh heh. Too late, dolt. The nanites have infected your brain.
VillainBoss: I'll make this pigeon talk. Fetch me a comfortable chair. Trust me.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: --
Giovani Morricone: You are MY servant now! Kill Villain!
VillainBoss: Villain. You're late. I expected you sooner.

Musician Missing

Larry Croft is a backup guitarist for Johnny Sonata in St. Martial. He went missing two days ago, which explains the weird music you've heard coming from a local (VillainGroup) hideout. Rescuing this loser would probably win you some points with Arachnos.

Dialogue: Larry and the mages

Archer: Why do the demons chase Sonata? How did he break his pact?
Larry Croft: Yeah. Johnny's in deep with the demons. He... Wait. You hear that?
Ruin Mage: Quiet. You never know who's listening around here.

(aggroed)

Archer: Don't move, Mr. Croft. We have guests. It shouldn't take long.
Larry Croft: Thank you, ROGUE ISLES! Rock out!
Ruin Mage: You'll pay for your interference, Villain!

(once you reach the exit)

Larry Croft: Look, let's work something out. You're a reasonable... Well, let's work something out anyways.
Larry Croft: How much to say you never found me?

Nigel Whitley Killed in Car Accident

Nigel Whitley is a famous occult novelist. He's not dead though. A friend of yours said he saw him being taken into one of the Hellion's hideouts the night of the crash. Whatever they want him for ought to be juicy.

Dialogue: Nigel Whitley kidnapped

Blood Brother Brawler: Tell us of this Guardian. Where did you get your information? Have you met the Shaper?
Nigel Whitley: I'm not telling you. I just made all that stuff up about a guardian buried under Sharkhead Isle. I'm just a hack writer, man! What do you want from me?
Damned: Quiet. You never know who is listening around here.

(aggroed)

Blood Brother Brawler: How did you find us, Villain? Our ruse was perfect!
Nigel Whitley: Hey! Villain! I'll pay you a lotta money to get me outta here alive!
Damned: Villain. We have been expecting you.

Nobel prize winner missing

Dr. Iliya Schevnisky wrote a Nobel-prize winning book on space travel. Looks like someone wanted her expertise. You'd love to find out why.

Dialogue: Dr. Schevenisky's discovery

VillainMinion: The Rikti aren't aliens?
Dr. Illia Schevenisky: The Rikti don't come from "outer space", you idiot. They come from a parallel universe.
VillainBoss: That's it? Are you sure that's all you know?

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: This is none of your concern, Villain. Leave or we will be forced to kill you.
Dr. Illia Schevenisky: Great. Another brainless supervillain.
VillainBoss: Villain! How did you find us? No matter. You'll pay for it now.

Obituary: Gav Turner, 1960 - 2005

Gav Turner was a prison guard at the Zig. Last night he was murdered by the (VillainGroup). That doesn't surprise you, but they took his daugther too. Why? Revenge? You have a hunch you should find out. Maybe she knows something.

Dialogue: what Turner knew

VillainMinion: Your father couldn't remember, but we know he told you. What was the prisoner's name?
Lila Turner: Okay, I'll tell you. Dad said his name was Carl Egon.
VillainBoss: Quiet. You never know who is listening around here.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Villain. So you seek the truth about Dr. Aeon as well? No? Then your interference is merely... entertaining.
Lila Turner: Now you're in trouble. And I hope it hurts.
VillainBoss: By Bat'Zul's beard, will no one rid me of this meddlesome villain?!

(once you reach the exit)

Lila Turner: Please don't do this. I've got kids. Well, not really, but I'd like to someday.

Obituary: Razorbeam, 1968 - 2005

Razorbeam was a high-tech villain who fired narrow 'slices' of light from his eyebeam. It was said they buried him with his eyebeam, but your sources say that's not true. While every other villain group stakes out the cemetery, you can find his daughter, who you think is about to step into her dad's boots.

Dialogue:

VillainMinion: All we want is your father's eyebeam, girl. You can keep the rest of that junk he created.
Razorbeam's daughter: It's mine. Touch me and die!
VillainBoss: Protect the package.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Back off, Villain. We were here first.
Razorbeam's daughter: Villain. Help me out here and I'll share some of daddy's tech with you.
VillainBoss: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been wanting to kill you for some time.

Occult shop owner missing

The Tsoo are hiding someone. A man by the name of Alan Carter. It's said he knows a rare spell that certain contacts of yours might find interesting.

Dialogue: Carter's spell

Tiger Enforcer: Eye of what? Newt? Who has newts? Honestly, in this day and age...
Carter: You start with some Eye of Newt...
Iron Hands: Quiet. You never know who's listening around here.

(aggroed)

Tiger Enforcer: Get back. We'll handle this.
Carter: Oh, man. This is bad, isn't it?
Iron Hands: Protect Carter!

Pirate's Heart for Sale. $10k or Best Offer

Emma Jean Turley bought a small trinket at a pawn shop on Mercy Isle. Turns out this trinket has some powerful juju. She's been trying to sell it in the classifieds, but it looks like the (VillainGroup) got to her first.

Dialogue:

VillainMinion: That charm is a ward against demons, girl. Something very valuable in the Rogue Isles. Now where is it?
Emma Jean: That little charm? It's magical? News to me!
VillainBoss: What's the matter? Did you hear something?

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: I see we're not the only ones who want that charm.
Emma Jean: You can have it! I didn't know what I was buying!
VillainBoss: Villain! How did you find us? No matter. you'll pay for it now!

Prominent Attorney Missing

Several organizations made the mistake of trusting an attorney named Norman Washburn with their information. He's kept his bargain with the law, but seems to be selling secrets to his clients' rivals. This must not go unpunished. A coded ad in the paper reveals that the (VillainGroup) have him, and where they're located.

Dialogue: Mr. Washburn's info

VillainMinion: Tell us about Lady D'Arque. What is her true relationship with Dr. Aeon?
Norman Washburn: So the Hellions said to me...
VillainBoss: Keep your tongue still or I'll cut it out.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Stand back, Washburn. We are not finished with this conversation.
Norman Washburn: Protect me and I'll tell you the secret of Mount Diable!
VillainBoss: Villain. I heard you were dead.

(once you reach the exit)

Norman Washburn: So, what would it take for you to forget about all this?

Psychic aiding Circle of Thorns

The Circle of Thorns have a new friend known only as "Dizzy". An interview in the paper claims she has visions of the future. Arachnos would likely pay a hefty bounty if you were to bring her to them.

Dialogue:

VillainMinion: Tell me, girl! Who is it?
Dizzy: I see pain.
VillainBoss: Surely you know more than that, Dizzy.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Ah, Villain. We were told you were coming.
Dizzy: I knew this was gonna happen.
VillainBoss: Villain. We've been expecting you.

Realtor abducted by (VillainGroup)

The (VillainGroup) snatched a real state agent named Natalie Brooks. Why would they care about a Realtor? Something's fishier than Captain Mako here.

Dialogue

VillainMinion: Foolish girl. "Mr. Webb" is an alias for Arachnos agents. Now why did they purchase a building in Paragon City?
Natalie Brooks: Mr. Webb bought Lee Towers. That's all I know! Well, okay, there was some construction scheduled for the basement, but I don't know the details.
VillainBoss: Tell me more. Or else.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Villain. This is none of your affair. I recommend you leave. Now.
Natalie Brooks: Villain! I'll pay you to save me from these idiots! They think I know something about Arachnos!
VillainBoss: Stop Villain! This will ruin everything!

Silver Mantis' brother held hostage!

Those idiots the Trolls grabbed some random folks off the street recently. One of them happened to be the brother of Silver Mantis, Black Scorpion's squeeze. She wants him back.

Dialogue: Nathan kidnapped

Trollkin buckshot: You think anyone cares what happens to you?
Nathan: Do you know who my sister is?
Caliban: Quiet. You never know who is listening around here.

(aggroed)

Trollkin Buckshot: You Mantis' brother? This is most unfortunate.
Nathan: Oh, you guys made a big mistake. Silver Mantis must have sent Villain to rescue me! Ha ha! Losers!
Caliban: Villain! How did you find us? No matter. You'll pay for it now!

Sister of Luddite leader kidnapped!

Camille Henri is tied to the Luddites. You've heard rumors she's the sister of their leader, Martin Henri himself. The Trolls have her now, but if you took her from them you could sell her to the Luddite's enemies.

Dialogue Camille Henri and the Trolls

Trolkin Gunner: We know about your bloodline, girl.
Camille: Martin who? I don't know any Martin.
Ogre: Sh! I heard something!

(aggroed)

Trolkin Gunner: What business is this of yours, Villain?
Camille: Oh. THAT Martin. Now you're gonna get it, you creeps. My brother's gonna... wait. That's not my brother...
Ogre: What a pleasant surprise, Villain. I've been waiting to kill you for some time.

Witness to murder missing

The (VillainGroup) have agreed to protect a witness to a recent crime committed by Captain Mako. Your friends tell you the spiders will deposit a sizable chunk of change in your account if you can recover the witness and end this inconvenience.

Dialogue

VillainMinion: The price has gone up, girl. This is more heat than we bargained for.
Jenny Waltz: I'll pay you double what we agreed. Just keep that madman away from me!
VillainBoss: Quiet. You never know who is listening around here.

(aggroed)

Jenny Waltz: It is Mako! AAAAH! Oh...Whew...It's just Villain.
VillainMinion: It's Villain. This is bad and going to get worse.
VillainBoss: Protect Jenny Waltz!

WSPDR reporter missing after expose on you

Frank Gordon was doing an expose on you, but you didn't kill him. More likely one of your enemies grabbed him to find out everything he'd learned about you. And that really ticks you off. You'd best find Gordon and teach whoever took him that they messed with the wrong supervillain.

Dialogue

VillainMinion: Where does Villain lair?
Frank Gordon: I already showed you my notes.You know as much about Villain as I do. Now lemme go, please? I'll write a good history about you!
VillainBoss: Quiet. You never know who's listening over here.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Villain! This has worked out better than I had hoped. You've become a nuisance here.
Frank Gordon: Stop the presses!Take care of these losers, Villain, and I'll make sure you like my article!
VillainBoss: Stop Villain! This will ruin everything!

You are being sought by authorities

You got sloppy on your last job. Some geek was up late in the apartment next door playing online games all night. He saw what you did and ratted you out to Arachnos. The (VillainGroup) have him now and are trying to find out where you are. A quick trip to their local hideout should net you the snitch and reveal why these jerks are so interested in you.

Dialogue

VillainMinion: Tell us about Character's powers. It is said this fool is one of Lord Recluse's chosen.
Joshua: I saw Character. I already told Arachnos everything I saw. You want more, you gotta pay.
VillainBoss: Quiet. You never know who's listening around here.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Don't go anywhere. This won't take long.
Joshua: Oh. This is bad, isn't it?
VillainBoss: Character. I heard you were dead.

You Are Dead!

That's news to you. The reporter here is Nellie Fine. Wonder what her angle is in making people think you're dead?

Dialogue: Ms. Fine's news

VillainMinion: Your expose of our operation was most troubling, Ms. Fine.
Nellie Fine: Don't hurt me.
VillainBoss: Lord Recluse once told me a great secret. He said that the secret of Cap au Diable is... Wait, did you hear that?

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Character. I heard you were dead.
Nellie Fine: Now you're in trouble. I planted that article to get Characterto come find me. Looks like it worked.
VillainBoss: Ack! You! What are you doing here?

You are on rampage!

It's nice to make the news, but Jake Limes, reporter for WSPDR, is getting on your nerves. He's making up lies about you and must be taught a lesson. The ((VillainGroup)) must be mad at him too because your sources say they've already jacked him off the street. That's fine. It gives you more skulls to bust.

Dialogues

VillainMinion: That's the last article you'll ever write, Limes.
Jake Limes: You can't silence the press, buddy. If you kill me, someone else will just take my place.
VillainBoss: Surely you know more than that, Jake Limes.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Character! Back off! We had him first!
Jake Limes: Woohoo! A rescue! Oh, crap. It's you, Character.
VillainBoss: Character. We have been expecting you.

You targeted for curse!

The article says the (VillainGroup) have it in for you. No surprise there. But they've forced a girl with psychic powers to find you and give you some sort of mental whammy. You'd best get this girl out of their clutches quick. Them maybe see what she can do for you.

Dialogues

Entrance: Anybody home? It's the Avon Lady. Come get some freaking samples!

VillainMinion: Where is Character? Pearl Wachowski: I'm telling you, Character is close. REAL close. VillainBoss: Keep quiet. There's a word Character is about. Trust me. You'd rather deal with us than that maniac.

(aggroed)

VillainMinion: Ready yourselves. The girl was right. Pearl Wachowski: Told you. VillainBoss: What a pleasant surprise. Character. I've been wanting to kill you for some time.

(after "rescue")

Pearl Wachowski: Please don't do this. I've got kids. Well, not really, but I'd like to some day.

(at exit)

Pearl Wachowski: Can we talk about this?

Boss Missions

In a boss mission, the object is to defeat a mob containing a named boss and his or her surrounding guards.

In these missions, basically, a random name from an enemy group in your level range is assigned to the mission, so, in practice, there could be a very high number of such missions. Because of this, I have used (VillainBoss) and (VillainGroup) instead of the actual names in the mission. The rest of the text is as it can be seen in the Protector.

Unlike other kinds of missions from the Protector, Boss missions don't introduce any magical artifacts nor experimental technologies, nor offer any clues about events happening somewhere else in the Rogue Isles, and the best they have is some funny dialogues the Bosses sometimes have.

While some of the entries (like Former Paragon Hero goes rogue) imply you might get a unique-looking Boss, it's simply a generic member of (VillainGroup)...even if that doesn't make much sense in context.

Arachnos crackdown underway

Arachnos is on a crackdown against the (VillainGroup). Busting a few heads should earn you some brown points with the spiders.

Arachnos seeks (VillainBoss), leader of the local (VillainGroup) cell

Ah. Music to your ears. Arachnos is offering a bounty on this idiot. Taking down (VillainBoss) will be easy money.

Former Paragon Hero goes rogue

A former do-gooder named (VillainBoss) has decided crime does pay after all. He's taken off the cape and cowl and is working for (VillainGroup). It'd be great to "introduce yourself" to this former crusader and show him who runs these isles.

Legendary Villain of Paragon City comes to the Rogue Isles

(VillainBoss) is legendary? Since when? The last you heard about this two-bit punk he was stealing purses in Paragon City. The Rogue Isles are too crowded already. Time to send this jerk back to Capeville.

(VillainBoss) Calls You Out

Can you believe this jerk? He went to the press and called you out. Well if it's a fight he wants, it's a fight he'll get.

(VillainBoss) Rules Downtown!

Like spit he does. This ends now.

(VillainBoss) Spotted in Recent Heist!

Looks like a guy you did time with is now a leader in the (VillainGroup). You didn't like (VillainBoss) in the can, and you don't like him now.

(VillainBoss) Strikes Again

(VillainBoss) of the (VillainGroup) just hit a bank nearby. It's not hard to figure out where they are holed up. A quick trip and a little violence and you could nab the cash for yourself.

(VillainBoss) Strikes Again!

The paper is full of stories about (VillainBoss) of the (VillainGroup). Maybe it's time someone brought him down a peg.

(VillainBoss) Terrorizes Neighborhood!

(VillainBoss) of the (VillainGroup) has been getting a lot of press lately. You figure beating him like a dog in front of his own men ought to show everyone who runs this town.

(VillainBoss) Versus You

(VillainBoss) of the (VillainGroup) has called you out right in front of everyone. You'd best not let something like that slip.

(VillainBoss) wanted by Arachnos!

Hmmm. Beating (VillainBoss) into a little greasy spot is hardly worth your attention, but it might kill some time while you wait on something bigger.

(VillainGroup) Involved in Gang War

The (VillainGroup) made a powerful enemy lately. Bashing a few of their heads in might win you some point with their enemies.

(VillainGroup) Sought in Break-in

Some days it's good just to pick some random foe and beat the snot out of him. Keeps the rest of the villains in this town afraid of you. Tonight is the (VillainGroup)'s turn.

(VillainGroup) Terrorizes Neighborhood

They think (VillainBoss) is terrifying? Wait'll they get a load of you.

You Are In Hiding

The local rag thinks you've disappeared just because you haven't made any big noises lately. You should pick on someone. Say (VillainBoss) of the (VillainGroup), and remind folks you're still around.

You Are Selling Secrets to Longbow!

What the-- no way. Someone's setting you up with Arachnos. Someone who's gonna pay. Hard. Maybe if you put one of the (VillainGroup) in the morgue they'll learn not to spread lies about you.

Object Retrieval Missions

The object of an object retrieval mission is to locate the specified object in the mission and defeat any guards surrounding it.

In some cases the enemies you go against are randomly assigned and will be chosen from a group in your current level range. Whenever I have been able to identify such missions, I have used (VillainGroup) to reflect this. Still, the game seems to take into account the group's origin and so, the Sky Raiders, for example, won't be seen using magical artifacts, nor the Circle of Thorns will steal electromagnetic hyperaccelerators from hi-tech labs.

(BUG?: In this kind of missions the Clues seem to vanish as soon as you finish the mission, even before you exit the mission. So if you want to read the clues' text, make sure you do it before you do all of the mission's objectives.)

Aeon Corps hit by hackers

The (VillainGroup) have been hacking Aeon Corps' files from a remote location. You just happen to know where that remote location is. Get their codes and you can show them what "hacking" really means.

Aether slain in fight with (VillainGroup)

The (VillainGroup) just whacked a hero from Paragon, a hero called Aether known by his long white hair. A lock of the stuff should be worth a few bucks to his enemies. Good thing those teleporters aren't 100 percent reliable.

Another relic of Henri found

Martin Henri was the islands' first "cape" back in the 1600s. All his relics have serious mojo, and now the (VillainGroup) have his crucifix. You could easily steal it from them and fence it on the black market.

Bank Gun used in LSSL breakin

Rumors of the Bank Gun have circulated for weeks. It's a one-shot weapon designed to take out bank vault doors with an electronic burst of data that overwhelms the electronics and forces the door to open itself. Somehow your friends the (VillainGroup) got one of these devices and you'd love to have it almost as much as you'd enjoy taking it from them.

Black market on Henri's relics thriving

Father Martin Henri was something of the Rogue Isles' first superhero. He fought the ghosts at Port Oakes and the demon in Cap au Diable - if you believe in that stuff. A lot of folk claim his bones ward off evil to this day. You don't know about that, but you do know they' re worth a little money if you know the right buyers. The (VillainGroup) seem to have some of Henri's ivory for sale.

Black Scorpion Offers Reward for Stolen Data Slug

There's a story here about Black Scorpion, one of Lord Recluse's lieutenants, looking for a 'stolen' data slug. He's something of a tech junkie, but he's also careless and more than a little stupid. Reading between the lines, you think he might have lost one of his power armor's data slugs. The information recorded on that storage device could be priceless.

Blackbeard's Tooth Purchased by Mysterious Buyer

A gold tooth belonging to Blackbeard himself, Edward Teach, was discovered in a long-lost chest. Such a relic is near-priceless, both financially and as an ingredient in certain magical rituals. Word on the street is that the (VillainGroup) bought it. Taking it from those losers shouldn't be too hard.

Break In at Otto's Occult Shop!

The (VillainGroup) boosted a load of magic goodies from an occult shop downtown. It's unclear what they took but you could probably appropriate their haul before the owner of the shop manages to cast some nasty spell to find them and takes it back.

Break in at Portal Corp. Security guards hospitalized

The (VillainGroup) stole a new microchip prototype from Portal Corp a few days ago. If you were to take it from them, it'd be easy to sell on the black market.

Break In at Crey Corp!

The (VillainGroup) hit a Crey facility last night. Something about a high-tech neural scrambler. Might be a good idea to boost it before Crey gets it back.

Cap au Diable museum plundered!

The (VillainGroup) pulled a museum job the other night. You don't know what they nabbed, but figure it's gotta be worth something. What are they gonna do if you take it from them anyway, call the cops?

Cooke Electronics burglarized!

The (VillainGroup) just stole some gizmos from Cooke Electronics. Nothing spectacular, but worth a few bucks with the right contacts. And of course, you have the right contacts.

Croatian Government demands Rogue Isles hand over fleeing felons

A crook working for the (VillainGroup) stole a "leshy corpse" from a musseum in Russia. Baltic legends say these creepy little faeries like to lead folks astray in their woods, wiping out trails, changing things around, and so on. Their remains can be used in spells that confuse and misdirect, so you can make a few bucks off certain magic-oriented contacts of yours if you can swipe it.

Crown of Enos Taken From Aeon Museum of Antiquities!

One story tells of an ancient relic called the Crown of Enos, an artifact of the weird cult that discovered these isles. It was on display in Cap au Diable, but it was stolen last week. From the description of the attack, you're betting it was the (VillainGroup). Those guys are pushovers from someone like you.

Dagger of Erishkigel stolen!

A recent Sumerian exhibit featured the "Dagger of Erishkigel". That unpronounceable name was the god of the underworld in ancient Sumeria. There has long been talk that anyone slain by the dagger cannot be resurrected. That's a incredibly handy ability in an age where half the capes in Paragon City can bring their friends back from the dead. The (VillainGroup) are probably behind the theft.

Enigmatic killed in Rogue Isles; teleporter malfunctioned

Enigmatic was a cape from Paragon. Not much of one, but a cape nonetheless. You happen to know Captain Mako collects the teeths of slain heroes. If you can get one of Enigmatic's, it would gain you a few brownie points with one of Lord Recluse's lieutenants. Of course the (VillainGroup) still have the hero's body, but taking it from them should be half the fun anyways.

Event Horizon said to foretell future!

The Event Horizon is a rare jewel that predicts major events. On its own, it's not particularly useful. It's really valuable to Arachnos, though, because it can confirm any visions made by their Fortunatas. Some spider-queen dreams Statesman is coming for Recluse, for example, and the gem pulses red. That's worth big bucks to the spiders. The (VillainGroup) swiped it last night, but you know where they're hidden.

Famous painting missing

The Painter was a famous supervillain who could paint a location and then use the painting to teleport there. Someone stole his painting of a building in Paragon City called Lee Towers. You've no idea why, but the heist has the (VillainGroup)'s fingerprints all over it.

For Sale: Rare Mandrake Roots

A lot of sorcerers use a rare plant called the mandrake root. The (VillainGroup) have some and you just happen to know a buyer.

(VillainGroup) hit several high tech firms in Rogue Isles and Paragon City

The (VillainGroup)have been gathering information lately on high-tech firms. You suspect they're about to build some kind of new device from the collective parts. You want to know what their plans are so you can decide if you want to use it or sell it.

Fyrewyre virus slams Rogue Isles

The (VillainGroup) unleashed a nasty email virus on the Rogue Isles in a classic blackmail scam. You just happen to know where one of their labs is. If you can fight your way to their computer system, you can copy the virus' source code and sell it for a bundle.

Gang activity decreases

You like knowing what everyone is up to, and the (VillainGroup) have been unusually tight-lipped lately. You decide to do a little information gathering by breaking into one of their hideouts you know about and seeing what they're up to. It won't hurt to smash a few heads while you're there to keep them humble.

Gas prices rise

Someone has placed a hidden message in your latest copy of the newspaper. It reads: Once upon a time there was a design for a computer that could actually interface with Rikti tech. It was scrapped when the fools couldn't figure out how to make it work, but a certain white-haired genius in Cap au Diable would like to see how far they got. Break in to the (VillainGroup) hideout, find the prototype, and you'll be well-rewarded.

Golden Tortuga vanishes from gallery

Here's a weird one for you. The (VillainGroup) have been fencing works of art lately. One of them is the Golden Tortuga. It should be crated up for sale in one of their warehouses. The picture shows a golden turtle. Ugly as Statesman's face, but gold is gold after all.

Harbinger of Doom foretold!

Seems an Arachnos Fortunata has foreseen that a talisman taken from a recent museum heist is an omen of doom for the Rogue Isles. Unfortunately, her vision doesen't say who has it. You just happen to know the (VillainGroup) got hold of something like that just last week, and you know where they're holding it.

Johnny Sonata Demo Reel Mission

The famous Johnny Sonata sings at the Golden Giza in St. Martial. Whether you like his music or not, someone got a studio cut of his new CD and it's worth a fortune to music pirates. A friend of yours mentioned the (VillainGroup) might be the ones responsible. Time to pay them a visit and see if they sing.

L'Ollonais Blade Stolen From Private Collection

The (VillainGroup) have L'Ollonais' saber, the blade of a particularly nasty pirate who prowled these waters in the 1700's. It's worth a lot of cash if you think you're tough enough to take it from them.

Library Robbed, Rare Books Missing

The (VillainGroup) just came into possession of some magic books that you could sell for a few grand.

Local Paleontologist Finds Mythical Roc!

Professor Jack Mills is a paleontologist who specializes in hunting supposedly mythical creatures. This article talks about him finding the carcass of a roc. Oddly enough, word on the street is that the (VillainGroup) just came into possession of a roc's talon. They must be financing Mill's trip for some reason. Whatever. Such a relic must be worth a fortune on the magical black market.

Local satellite signals jammed, residents claim (VillainGroup) responsible

The (VillainGroup) seem to have a toy that lets them intercept and decode satellite signals. That would be quite handy for tracking one's enemies.

Lost: Cell Phone. Please Contact 555-8543 And Ask For Charles

Charles Lavigne is a go-between for Arachnos and the local gangs. He lost his cell phone recently when negotiating with the (VillainGroup). If you can find it, you can probably dig up some numbers and other contact info that would be very profitable.

Lost: Small 3 Oz Box Marked 'Webb'

What weighs three ounces and comes in a box? You have no idea, but the (VillainGroup) stole it so it must be worth something.

(VillainGroup) battle Arachnos in streets

The (VillainGroup) have been working on new weapons you think you could dump for a few bucks. Should be a simple smash and grab.

(VillainGroup) seen capturing Coralax

The (VillainGroup) have been doing some research. something about coral from those freaks you find on the beaches. Some friends of yours would pay handsomely to find out what they've discovered. Of course, the (VillainGroup) aren't likely to share without a little...persuasion.

(VillainGroup) create new alloy

The (VillainGroup) are working on a new metal that weights half as much as steel but is twice as strong. Steal some steel and see who's interested in buying it.

New Research Shows MMOs Are Good for You

A message has been inserted into your newspaper. It reads: When Captain Mako tore apart Scrapyard a few years back, he suffered more than a few hits from the hero's hammer. One of his teeth got knocked out and a local wharf rat grabbed it and sold it to the (VillainGroup). Mako wants his tooth back, and thinks you're the guy to fetch it. I highly recommend you complete this little errand for us. Mako isn't exactly a patient fellow.

Obituary: Thomas Pyle, 1920 - 2005

According to your sources, Pyle was a reporter during World War II. He mostly worked the Italian front. For some reason, the moment his name surfaced in the paper a bunch of creeps from the (VillainGroup) raided his house. They took something and told the surviving family to keep quiet or they'd be back. But you found out about it, and you want to know what they were after.

Pirate Silver rumored to be worth millions!

You've heard of Long John Silver, but some lucky stiff found Long John's "silver" in a chest full of pirate treasure. The (VillainGroup) stole some of it and made the mistake of bragging about it. They're just asking for it to be stolen.

Pride of Athens sinks, all hands lost

Buried after the sob story of the ship sinking is a note that the freighter was carrying a number of exhibits on loan from Greece. It's likely one of your rivals sank the ship and made off with it. The smart money is on the (Villain group). They have been known to pull this stunt before.

Rare samples of Formula 13 hijacked from docks

Formula 13. You've heard rumors about it. Some say it gives you super strength. Some say it lets you walk through walls. Some say it simply unlocks whatever mutations you already have. You just know it's worth a fortune. Your dear friends the (VillainGroup) seem to have some. For now.

Residents claim (VillainGroup) operating somewhere in neighborhood

The (VillainGroup) have been getting under your skin lately. This lead would let you raid one of their bases and get a list of their stooges. Then you can think about wiping out the whole lot. Best get there quick before they vacate.

Reward offered by the Void

The (VillainGroup) jacked a load of reagents - materials used by arcane types - from a prominent spellcaster named The Void. Looks like he's offering a reward if they're returned - along with the blood and souls of those who violated his inner sanctum. Can't hurt to have a genuine wizard owing you a favor.

Roses fail to bloom in Winter

A source contacts you via coded message in the Rogue Isles Protector. She wants some information off one of the (VillainGroup)' computers. She's offering a generous reward if you take the job.

Sea Creatures Attack Ships Off Rogue Isles

The (VillainGroup) have been using a rare artifact called the Sea Lute. It gives the user control over certain sea creatures if you know how to play it. You don't care so much about that, but would sure like to sell it to those who do.

Shipment of Uncut Gems Hijacked by (VillainGroup)

Diamonds. The Mooks just stole some. These impure stones aren't particularly valuable in the traditional sense, but they're near priceless for things like lasers and other death rays. And you know how your friends here in the isles like to build their death rays. Bogart the gems and you'll make a fortune the next time you hear of a mad scientist with a doomsday device in need of crystals.

(VillainGroup) steal Isis' Staff from Aeon Museum!

The Museum had an Egyptian display that included what some said was Isis' staff. The gnarled old stick was probably just a 4000-years old walking cane, but as long as someone thinks it's valuable, it is valuable. It should fetch a good price on the black market. And if it really is the staff of the Egyptian goddess, maybe you can use its powers for yourself.

(VillainGroup) steal Maria's Tears

Hmmm. Maria's Tears are a relic of the Children of Enos, the cult that founded the isles in the 1600. Though few know their history, it's likely they possess at least some minor enchantments. After a quick call to your contacts, it turns out the (VillainGroup) took them from a local pawn shop. Too bad. For them.

(VillainGroup) rob jewelry shop

The (VillainGroup) hit the local jewelry store, all right, but they let a lot of expensive stuff behind. Looks like they were after something in particular and wanted to cover their tracks. Your sources say the store recently purchased a weird red gem. It could be the Blood Ruby, a rock said to give its possessor a horrible curse. You don't want the curse, but you'd sure like to send it as a present to certain capes in Paragon City.

Superslug Storage Device to be Patented

One of the (VillainGroup) happens to be an inventor. He created some kind of new storage device they call a 'superslug'. Word is it's patentable. You could crush this little Dr. Peabody's dreams by taking his prototypes and plans and selling them to a rival. It isn't nice, but neither are you.

The Painter found murdered!

The Painter is a magical thief who paints scenes --say of like a bank-- and then somehow uses it to actually teleport to that location. He was found dead last night, and the MO suggests that the (VillainGroup) is responsible. Maybe they think they can backwards engineer the Painter's secrets with one of his paintings. Maybe you can too.

The Phylectery of Alecto Discovered!

Alecto was one of the mythical furies of Ancient Greece, sent to earth to torment evil-doers. Some archaeologist just found a jar full of juice with pictures of Alecto on it and swears it's some sort of magic 'hero-making' potion. Of course, making an announcement like that is trouble, and the (VillainGroup) already nabbed it. Nab it back and it'd likely be worth a fortune.

Tome of Hequat stolen!

Hmmm. A magic book. Those always bring a good price with your fence, or might prove useful for your own studies. Clues at the scene lead you to believe the (VillainGroup) took it. Time to pay them a little visit.

The (VillainGroup) Steal Claw of Doom!

The (VillainGroup) broke into a sorcerer's house and took the Claw of Doom, an ancient relic said to be used in certain rituals of death magic. You could recover it and see if you can use it for yourself, or fence it for a quick bundle.

(VillainGroup) steal Blue Oyster from local collection!

The cult that settled these islands had a relic called the Blue Oyster. You don't know what it does, but a few of the mystical-minded around here have offered a reward for it.

Tulips bloom at midnight

Information. That's the most valuable resource of all. Seems the (VillainGroup) have stumbled onto some very valuable knowledge , but they don't know it yet. They moved into an old hideout and found where someone had been making fake IDs a while back. A contact of yours has coded a secret message into an article telling you they actually have the real ID cards the clients had thrown away. One of them in particular is worth something, but your source won't say why. Fetch it and he'll let you in on the secret.

Vigilantes from Paragon invade Rogue Isles!

The (VillainGroup) recently tussled with some capes from Paragon City over a powerful artifact called the Crystal of Serafina. The capes won the fight - they always do - but word on the street is that the (VillainGroup) made off with a small shard of it. If they're still beat up, it shouldn't be too hard to take it from them.

(VillainGroup) flee wrath of Croatoans

The (VillainGroup) mugged an actual, broomstick-riding witch up north of Paragon City somewhere. Took her charms and everything. That stuff's gotta be worth something. Best find these losers before the witch does.

(VillainGroup) hit stone group in Paragon, flee to Rogue Isles

A bunch of jokers from (VillainGroup) hit a high-tech research firm in Paragon City, then came back here to sell whatever they took. It shouldn't be too hard to take it from them before they find a buyer and sell it yourself.

(Villaingroup) implicated in break in

What's worse than a cape? A sloppy thief. The (VillainGroup) broke into a warehouse and made off with a truckload of ancient Sumerian treasures. You're sure you know where they're keeping the goods, so it'd be a breeze to take it from them.

(VillainGroup) seen testing new parabolic recorders

Information is often more valuable than gold. The (VillainGroup) just happen to have eavesdropped on certain officials of Arachnos. You'd bet your next hangover lasts longer than these guys once Arachnos finds out what they did. You figure you can profit off their misfortune by grabbing their tapes, selling whatever's on them, and then washing your hands of the whole thing before Arachnos finds out.

Wanted: expert in deciphering old maps. Lucrative pay, short hours

There's an interesting tibdit in the Want Ads. The (Villaingroup) have a treasure map they can't seem to decipher. Perhaps you could show them what " sixteen men on a dead man's chest " really means and keep the treasure for yourself.

(VillainGroup) dominate in spectacular battle

The (VillainGroup) are on a roll. Smashing their enemies and knocking capes around like school kids. Word is they've been processing a new form of Superadine that helps them fight without any of the side effects. A sample would be worth a fortune.

Weird Sounds Heard in City

Ah. You heard something about this. The (VillainGroup) were working on a 'Doomsday Device.' Something about lethal sonic waves. Those creeps are testing it out here in the Rogue Isles instead of Paragon. It would be a good idea to take it from them--both to keep it from killing you and to keep it or sell it for yourself.

Witnesses claim (VillainGroup) used new secret weapon in recent attack

The Mooks developed some new weapon tech. They've already done some marketing for you, now it's up to you to handle "procurement".

You Steal Ancient Gemstones

What? Someone has framed you. Not that you wouldn't have pulled the job, but this also means whoever set you up has a big bag of fat loot. Shouldn't take you long to track the imposter down though.

Heists

Before Issue 7, Heist were in the place where the Mayhem Missions are today. To do a successful Heist, reach the bank vault, take the money and then defeat the security to escape with the cash.

Unlike other kinds of missions in the Protector, Heists usually take place in customized mission maps, some of them spectacular.

Compared to the other kinds of missions, Heist Missions are uncommon to find in the Protector.

(DOORS: Since the Mayhem Missions were added in I7 and took the place of the Heists, these were moved to the regular pool of missions of the Rogue Isles Protector. Thus, the bank door is randomly assigned, like in any other mission, and the entrance to the bank may be a warehouse, a sewer, a ruined building and even a cave. Despite the carelessly random placement of the door, the rest of the Heist mission works, so far, perfectly.)

Mercy Island bank denies security problems!

(Zone: Mercy Island)

Now there's a bank in that needs robbing. You'd better do it before someone else does.

Security there is so shaky you paid some local gangers to drop off some briefcases full of explosives, and the guards didn't even notice.

Get in, get the loot. Then get out.

Mission Objective(s)

• Get the loot
  • Defeat security to escape

Nothing like felony larceny to make a day complete. And the stolen money helps, too.

Tiki Casino holding gems!

(Zone: Mercy Island)

Briefing

Looks like a new high roller recently arrived at Larry's Tiki Lounge, and she's asked for the house to hold onto her valuables while she's spending her money around. That means that there's a safe in there with some serious gems, and security will have its attention split.

Lady Luck's gonna to smile on you today, or else.

The high roller's gems are in the house safe. Find them and they are yours.

Mission Objective(s)

• Get the gems
  • Defeat security to escape

You've got a fence to move this stuff through, and even after his cut, it's still a nice amount of cash.

Local bank business booming!

(Zone: Cap au Diable)

Briefing

Looks like the local 22nd bank is the place for a bad guy to make some quick cash and you know a dirty cop who just might be able to help you pull off the job

This may be a tough one. Fortunately, you know a dirty cop who'll be working security there today. He should be able to help you out.

Your guy on the inside should be close.

Mission objectives

• Get the loot
  • Defeat security to escape

Notable NPCs

• RIP (minion, NPC ally)

It was a pretty good haul even after paying off the stooge. Not bad for a dishonest day's work.

Big spenders spotted at the speakeasy!

(Zone: Cap au Diable)

Briefing

There's a speakeasy in the rough area of town that's been making a killing. They like to keep their action quiet, but they can't keep it quiet when someone walks in and loses half a million. You've also heard that their security isn't up to protecting that kind of money. Sounds like easy pickings.

This is strictly a bootstrap operation: a few tables, a few dealers. But they know how to keep the money rolling, and you know how to take it.

Easy pickings indeed

Mission objectives

• Rob the speakeasy
  • Defeat security to escape

That place doesn't look like much, but it ought to keep you in the money for a while

Chum Bucket sees brisk business

(Zone: Sharkhead Isle)

Briefing

The Chum Bucket. Everyone knows it. It's Mako's own personal casino. Security's light for the kind of money they have on hand because no one's got the guts to knock over that place. That is, no one but you.

Who cares what Mako thinks? He understands the law of the seas. If you can seize it, it's yours! But you'd better take out all the guards, just to be safe.

Taking on Mako's casino isn't an easy job. Still, it's one that suits you.

Mission objectives:

• Defeat all security
  • Rob the safe

No one was standing when you left with the loot. Chances are, Mako will actually approve because of that. Word is he likes a vicious villain.

22nd National To Upgrade Security Systems!

(Zone: Sharkhead Isle)

Briefing

Now would be the perfect time to hit the 22nd National, right while they're in the middle of a security upgrade.

To add to the chaos, you had some people stop by the LSSL earlier to leave a few surprises. Powerful explosives. Now you can use them to distract the guards.

Mission Objective(s)

This is going to be fun.

• Get the loot

Nice pay day. For you, anyway.

22nd National Bank using Consortium Guards for extra security!

(Zone: Sharkhead Isle, Nerva Archipelago)

Briefing

That makes sense. Kirk Cage himself keeps some accounts at the 22nd National. Word on the street is that he keeps a bunch of loot there for tax reasons. And if they've got Cage Consortium guards on watch, that means Mr. Cage has just made a deposit. That's what they call an opportunity.

The Consortium guards can be tough, but this could be worth it.

Mission Objective(s)

Going up against one of Shakhead's most powerful men isn't something to be taken lightly. Cage'll be furious when he finds out you've robbed him.

• Get the loot
  • Defeat security to escape

Even if Kirk Cage finds out who took his money, what's he gonna do about it? You already showed him what you'd do to his guards!

Big party at Longbow's Officer Club!

(Zone: Nerva Archipelago)

Briefing

Those Longbow louts are probably partying it up at the Officer's Club. They're all probably patting each other on the back for upholding justice and the law. The jerks. They probably think they're safe there. They'd never expect someone to rob them during their big party. Hey...now that's an idea.

Longbow will never know what hit 'em! Heh.

Longbow has to provide its own protection within the Rogue Isles; none of the local authorities will bat an eyelash over this heist.

Mission Objective(s)

• Rob the Officers' Club
  • Rob the safe
  • Defeat security to escape

Longbow thought they were safe, until you showed 'em how it works in the Rogue Isles

LSSL has busiest month ever!

(Zone: Nerva Archipelago)

Briefing

There are people on St. Martial who are crawling in dough, and plenty of them bank over at the LSSL. Villainy requires money, and getting a day job is out of the question. It's time to help them share the wealth.

Hopefully this won't take too long. You've got evil to do.

It's pay day

Mission Objective(s)

• Get the loot

Nothing makes doing evil easier like having piles of cash.

Multiple small casinos deposit big money with LSSL!

(Zone: Nerva Archipelago)

The LSSL will have to sit on that money for a while. Too bad for everyone else that you know a dirty cop who's working that detail. It's time to cash in.

The dirty cop's name is Buckley. He'll help you out. Or else.

Buckley should be waiting just inside the lobby

Mission Objective(s)

• Get the loot
  • Defeat security to escape

Notable NPCs

• RIP (minion, NPC ally)

Buckley did right by you. Just goes to show the importance of knowing the local police force.

Lucky Six, small casino but big profit!

(Zone: St. Martial)

Briefing

You know the Lucky Six. They don't pull in the crows like the Giza does, but they do a steady business for the small time rollers. All those small time bets add up to big time money. Time to cash in.

This would be a good time to strike. They'll be making a big deposit soon, so right now their safe should be full of cash.

Today could be your lucky day.

Mission Objective(s)

• Get the loot
  • Rob the safe
  • Defeat security to escape

You knew this was going to be a lucky day. Well, lucky for you, not so much for the Lucky Six.

LSSL hires new security firm!

(Zone: St. Martial)

Briefing

You know that security company the LSSL just hired. You were in the Zig with one of the guys who works for them. Time to call in a favor.

The guy's name is Freddy, and he owes you, big-time. He'll help you out.

If this goes to plan, it'll be easy money? If not, a lot of people will get hurt.

Mission Objective(s)

• Get the loot

Notable NPCs

• RIP (minion, NPC ally)

LSSL exchanging old bills for new ones!

(Zone: St. Martial)

Anytime a bank does a bill exchange to rotate out old money, the clued-in criminals know that it's an opportunity. Time to help them recycle.

The guards better watch out for you.

Time to make a withdrawal

Mission Objective(s)

• Get the loot
  • Defeat security to escape

So what if the bills are old and funky? Money's still money, and money is its own kind of beautiful.

See Also

• Mayhem Mission
• Newspaper Villain Bosses
• Police Radio