Derek Amberson

Overview

After the destruction of Galaxy City in Issue 21, Derek Amberson was "rescued" and relocated to Atlas Park, but no longer offers missions to heroes. He is now located in the ELITE office at coordinates (-39, -784, -857).

This article contains information that no longer applies to the current version of City of Heroes Freedom. It is provided for historical purposes.

Derek Amberson
Natural Hero Liaison
Zone	Atlas Park
Coordinates	(-39, -784, -857)
Level Range	1-4
Introduced By	None
Introduces	== Level 5-9 == Detective Jose Brogan Vic Johansson Rachel Torres
Enemy Groups	Hellions Council

Derek Amberson is a hero contact in the Freedom Court neighborhood of Galaxy City (Pre-Issue 21) at coordinates (711, -163.25, -963). Derek Amberson is a Natural origin contact. His level range is 1-4.

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

• None, Derek is an initial contact for new heroes entering Paragon City of Natural origin.

Contact Introduces

Single contact option

I wish to introduce you to a friend of mine. I believe you will serve each other well.

Level 5-9

• Detective Jose Brogan

You should think about talking to Detective Jose Brogan. He's pretty intense, but he's a great cop and a good person to know if you are looking for information on the Lost. His beat is Atlas Park.

Detective Brogan will let you in on some interesting cases.

• Vic Johansson

Vic Johansson's good police. He'll steer you towards some interesting opportunities involving the Lost, and help smooth things over with law enforcement. His beat is Kings Row.

Vic is good people, Character. You will enjoy working with him.

• Rachel Torres

There's a detective who you should meet. Rachel Torres knows all about the happenings on the streets, and can probably give you good leads on the Lost. She can be located in Galaxy City.

Detective Torres is tough and efficient; you might learn a thing or two from her.

Information

Natural Hero Liaison

Derek Amberson was always a genius at the art of war. Tactics, strategy, swordplay; there was nothing in the marital arena he could not master. After taking an Olympic gold medal in fencing, Derek longed for work that would give him a different kind of reward. When he heard about the trouble in Paragon City, he immediately got on a bus, traveling all night to present himself at the ELITE offices the next morning. As liaison to new heroes with natural abilities, he is passing on his expertise to the next generation of heroes.

Wrong Origin Introduction

I'm afraid I haven't had the pleasure of your acquaintance. I believe you should be speaking to Active Contact.

Initial Contact

These are troubled times for Paragon City. I am glad to see heroes like yourself rising to the occasion, Character. I will do everything in my power to assist you in your quest.

Greeting

• Once again the city cries out for heroes.
• Will you help this city in her time of crisis?
• Greetings, friend. Let us save the day.

Too Busy

Even a hero can only do so much. You should finish some of the tasks you already have.

Too Low Level

Sorry, but all my tasks require Security Level 4 or higher.

No More Missions

I have no more jobs that might interest you, Character. You should ask your other contacts.

Store

• Inspirations (Luck, Catch a Breath, Enrage)
• Level 1 Training Enhancements (100% base costs) (Power 10 only)

I am proud to call you friend, Character. These new inspirations should help your cause. Please call if there is anything I can do for you.

• Inspirations (all)

You are truly worthy of trust and admiration. I hope these enhancements will help you.

• Level 1 Training Enhancements (100% base costs)

Missions

Speak to Rachel Torres

Speak to Rachel Torres

Briefing

You must go speak to Rachel Torres. She has information about a troubling missing persons case; it's the third such case in the last week. If you can crack this mystery, you may just have what it takes to make it in ELITE, Enhanced Logistics for Insight and Tactical Excellence.

Mission Acceptance

Do whatever Rachel asks, then report back to me.

Unnecessary Solicitation

I asked you to speak to Rachel Torres about those missing people.

Mission Objective(s)

• Speak to Rachel Torres

Rachel Torres

Briefing

Thanks for coming. All the leads point to an abandoned office building right here in Galaxy City. Go over there and see what you can find. The last person to go missing is a reporter named Andre Iverson; keep your eyes out for him.

Check out abandoned office

Unnecessary Solicitation

You must do as Rachel Torres directed you. Go check out that office building.

Mission Objective(s)

You hear the sound of boots marching on concrete.

• Check out abandoned office
  • Locate Andre Iverson

You found Andre Iverson.

Andre Iverson conversation

Andre Iverson told you: 'I swear, I never meant to get involved with the Council! I was just writing an article on the Paragon City government, and I guess I asked too many questions about the wrong officials! One of their officers came to see me last night; he said I could join them or die! They were planning to take me to a big training base right here in Atlas Park. There may be other people there who the Council recruited against their will!'

Enemies

Council

Notable NPCs

• Andre Iverson/Brent Bester (Hostage)

Council Mission

Defeat all Council soldiers

Unnecessary Solicitation

Andre Iverson gave you solid information. I expect you to follow up on it.

Mission Objective(s)

This room is filled with boxes, each overflowing with pamphlets that bear the Council's symbol.

• Defeat all Council soldiers

You defeated the Council.

Enemies

Council

Notable NPCs

• Adjutant Chalmers (Council Nebula Adjutant)

Boss Dialogue

Adjutant Chalmers: If we can recruit more of the locals, our incursion will go smoothly.
(Combat start)
Adjutant Chalmers: We cannot afford interference at this early stage.

Debriefing

The Council is growing bolder by the day. Shutting down this operation should keep Atlas Park safe for the moment, but keep your eyes open. On the plus side, fighting those Council soldiers seems to have improved your combat technique.

External Links

• Derek Amberson at Red Tomax's Guide to City of Heroes