Mercedes Sheldon

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Overview

Mercedes Sheldon
File:Mercedes sheldon1.jpg Member of the Midnight Squad
Zone	Midnighter Club
Coordinates	(?, ?, ?)
Level Range	?

Mercedes Sheldon is a hero and villain contact in Midnighter Club at coordinates (?, ?, ?). Her level range is ?.

Mercedes Sheldon's location is in Steel Canyon's Midnighter Club entrance.

Introductions

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Information

Mercedes Sheldon was born in the upper crust social elite of Great Britain. Like her father, Thomas Sheldon, Mercedes continued the family practice of antique acquisition and auction. From her father she inherited the curious ability to sense and read magic auras, thus enabling her to identify the more useful artifacts from otherwise mundane trinkets.

When Mercedes moved to Paragon City it wasn't long before she was approached by Montague Castanella and invited to join the Midnight Squad. Mercedes accepted, finding the opportunity to use her knowledge of the occult and arcane for more than personal gain to be an exciting proposition. Though Mercedes is a recent addition to the exclusive Midnight Club, she has experience and contacts from her previous years dealing with the cutthroat world of artifact trading.

Prior to Introduction

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Out Of Zone Contact

Mercedes Sheldon has contacted you...

Hello, Character. I am a member of the Midnight Squad. Montague Castanella/Ashley McKnight gave me your number. I require your assistance in the Midnighter Club as soon as possible.

This contact has now been added to the active tab of your Contact window.

Note: The contact who gave Mercedes Sheldon your number depends on if your character is a Hero or Villain.

Initial Contact

Hello. My name is Mercedes Sheldon. Welcome to the Midnighter Club.

Mission Overflow

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No More Missions

For now, I have nothing more for you.

Store

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Story Arc

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The Dirge of Chaos

Souvenir:  ?

You have this from something etc from something etc you remember as

The Dirge of Chaos

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Investigate the Troll Rave in Skyway City.

The Dirge of Chaos
Part One

Briefing

Character, I've heard all about you. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. But enough with the pleasantries, let's get down to business, shall we?

A troll rave in Skyway City just exploded into unimaginable violence, more so than usual. Even more intriguing is that the Freakshow seem to be involved, if not directly responsible. I want you to head over to Skyway City and defeat the Freakshow.

Mission Acceptance

Normally such street ruffians are beneath the notice or concern of the Midnight Squad, but I have my reasons for being interested in this particular incident.

Once the situation is calm you should question everyone. I want to know exactly what happened in there.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Have you determined what transpired at the rave? The Freakshow must know something, any scrap of information could prove vitally important.

Mission Objective(s)

If there are still innocent people in here, you'd better make sure they get to safety.

• Investigate the Troll Rave
  • 5 Ravers to Rescue
  • 3 Freak Leaders to Defeat

You questioned one of the ravers
Looks like you've figured out who is responsible for this mess and it doesn't sound good. Return to Mercedes Sheldon to report what you have found.

Enemies

Freakshow

Notable NPCs

• Taze Bro (Freakshow Juicer Chief) (Lieutenant)
• Drop Forge (Freakshow Tank Smasher) (Boss)
• Mega Weapon (Freakshow Tank Swiper) (Boss)
• Raver x 5 (non-escort Hostages)

You questioned one of the ravers

Raver Tip

The rave's DJ had this to say: "This is insanity, man. These freaks just barged in and pushed me out of the DJ booth. Then this local punk show organizer named Amanda Gates came in and hooked up some shabby old cassette player to the sound system. The moment she pressed play everyone just went completely insane. It was pandemonium. I must have blacked out for a bit 'cause when I came to the music had stopped and so had the fighting. Most of the freaks stuck around, but Amanda and the cassette player were gone."

Random chatter 1

Combat start: "Hey, who are you?!"

Random chatter 2

Combat start: "Good, I was getting tired of kicking around trolls."

Random chatter 3

Before combat:
Random Freakshow 1: "Did you see that troll's face when we kicked them in the front door?"
Random Freakshow 2: "That rocked!"
Combat start:
Random Freakshow 1: "I wish Killdozer was here."
Random Freakshow 2: "Watch out!"

Random chatter 4

Before combat:
Random Freakshow: "Get some, troll!"
Random Troll: "No, me no want."
Combat start:
Random Freakshow: "You want some too?"
Random Troll: "Truce, truce!"

Taze Bro dialogue

Before combat: "I can't wait for my shiny new legs..."
Combat start: "Character! Time to fry!"

Drop Forge dialogue

Before combat: "Man, I want to hear that song again..."
Combat start: "I'm gonna break every bone in your body!"

Mega Weapon dialogue

Before combat: "It's time to finish up here."
Combat start: "Alright, who let Character in here?"

Raver dialogue

Upon rescue:
"Thank you Character, those guys were gonna pulp me."
"Why was everybody fighting?"
"Thanks for the help, Character. These Freaks totally killed the vibe we had going here."
"Character! I'm so confused, the music changed and then everyone started fighting. It was horrible."
"Oh man, I gotta get outta here!"

Debriefing

It is as I suspected, Character. This must be the Dirge of Chaos. Allow me to explain.

My family owns many antiques, relics and artifacts, some of which are magical in origin. When I joined the Midnight Squad a few months ago I had planned to move the most powerful artifacts to the Midnighter Club for safe keeping. However, before I could do so, they were stolen.

The Dirge of Chaos is one of these artifacts. I count us lucky that it has wound up in the possession of such magically inept individuals as the Freakshow, but even in their hands it could cause unimaginable damage. I need your assistance in recovering the artifact from them.

I think we work well together. Here is my number. Call on me whenever you fancy.

Interrogate Freakshow on Talos Island.

Interrogate Freakshow on Talos Island.

The Dirge of Chaos
Part Two

Briefing

We need to find the Dirge of Chaos, Character. So far our best lead is the woman seen with the Freakshow. According to the freaks at the rave Amanda is from Talos Island. I think the only option is to force the Freakshow where Amanda Gates is hiding out.

Head over to Talos Island and get the Freakshow to talk.

Mission Acceptance

Look for the Freakshow around Argo Highway and New Thebes.

Be careful, Character. The Freakshow may not be very bright, but my intuition tells me that Amanda Gates has something larger in store for us than crashing troll raves. The Dirge of Chaos is capable of destruction on a much larger scale, and it is only a matter of time before she realizes this.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Have you had any luck with getting the Freakshow to tell you Amanda's location?

Mission Objective(s)

• Interrogate Freakshow on Talos Island
  • Defeat 20 Freakshow

You got the location of the Freakshow hideout!

	Freakshow Hideout
	The last freak finally ponies up the info you've been looking for. Amanda Gates is holed up with a freak named Killdozer at his hideout here on Talos Island. He gives you the address and then promptly passes out.

Find Amanda Gates

Unnecessary Solicitation

Search the Freakshow hideout. You must stop Amanda before she does greater damage.

I feel that with you I have met a true friend and ally, Character. Together we will do great things.

Mission Objective(s)

Whoa. This place has been completely trashed. Looks like you're on the right track.

• Find Amanda Gates
  • Defeat Killdozer
  • 4 Clues Remaining

You put the clues together and realize that Amanda Gates and the Freakshow must be heading to WNRK 'Anarchy' Radio!

Enemies

Freakshow

Notable NPCs

• Killdozer (Freakshow Tank Smasher) (Boss)

Paragon City is gonna burn!

	Amanda Is Gone
	Killdozer told you that Amanda Gates has already left to destroy the city and there is nothing you can do to stop her. Before you can coerce him to tell you where she went his vocal amplifier shorts out rendering him mute. You'd better look around for some clues.

You found a punk show flyer on the bulletin board with Amanda's name on it.

	Punk Show Flyer
	This flyer is for a punk show called 'Tear down the walls'. Amanda Gates' name appears on the flyer as the show coordinator.

The laptop's browser is open to a local radio station webpage.

	Radio Station Webpage
	Once roused from hobernation mode, the laptop's browser is currently open to the WNRK Radio Station webpage.

You find a crumpled up print out of a map of Talos Island with a few locations circled and crossed out.

	Printed Out Map of Talos Island
	In the trash can you find a crumpled up print out of a map of Talos Island. Several locations are circled with Xs through all but one.

You see a simple three step plan detailed on the white board.

	White Board Plan
	On the white board you see a simple bullet point plant that goes something like this. 1.) Raid the station 2.) Hook up the tape player to the broadcast antennae 3.) Rock Paragon City into rubble.

	WNRK 'Anarchy' Radio
	You put together the clues and realize that Amanda Gates and the Freakshow are heading to the WNRK 'Anarchy' Radio Station here on Talos Island.

Killdozer dialogue

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Combat start: "You're too late, Character! Amanda is already gone."
At 75% Health: "You think that'll stop me?"
At 50% Health: "Enough is enough! Freaks! Get over here!"
At 25% Health: "I'm gonna bury you, Character!"
Upon defeat: "Uh oh. I just lost power..."
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Ambush! Upon reaching 50% health, Killdozer will summon a spawn of Freaks for assistance.

Debriefing

A radio station? In the name of...! Character, she must be planning to play the Dirge of Chaos over the airwaves!

Stop Amanda Gates.

The Dirge of Chaos
Part Finale

Briefing

We haven't got much time, Character. Get down to WNRK radio on Talos Island and stop Amanda Gates before she takes over the station. If she plays the Dirge of Chaos over the airwaves then the people of Paragon City will go into a rage just like everyone did at the troll rave.

The city will tear itself apart!

Mission Acceptance

Character, the Dirge of Chaos is not to be underestimated. It is a daemon of immense power whose destiny is the herald the end times. It may have had enough time to manifest itself on this plane of existence. If it has, you'll need to destroy the manifestation before you have any hope of stopping the cassette player.

You may want to bring a few friends.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Character, you must stop Amanda Gates before it is too late.

Mission Objective(s)

You enter WNRK 'Anarchy' Radio just as the pandemonium outside begins.

• Stop Amanda Gates!
  • Apprehend Amanda Gates!

Enemies

Freakshow

Notable NPCs

• Dirge of Chaos

Random chatter

Before combat: "Once Amanda gets that tape player set up this city is gonna turn into one huge mosh pit."
Combat start: "You had to go and open your stupid mouth!

Dirge of Chaos dialogue

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Combat start: ""
At 75% Health: ""
At 50% Health: ""
At 25% Health: ""
Upon defeat: ""
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