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Collin Larson
Overview
| Collin Larson | |
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File:CollinLarson1.jpg Cybernetics Expert | |
| Zone | Independence Port |
| Coordinates | (-1254, 16, -5490) |
| Level Range | 25-29 |
| Introduced By |
Andrew Fiore Detective Frasenbacker Jake Kim Wilma Peterson |
| Introduces |
Level 30-34 Tina Chung Neal Kendrick |
| Enemy Groups |
 Council Freakshow Sky Raiders The Family |
Collin Larson is a hero contact in the Bell Point neighborhood of Independence Port at coordinates (-1254, 16, -5490). Collin Larson is a Technology origin contact. His level range is 25-29.
Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Introductions
- 3 Store
- 4 Story Arc
- 5 Missions
- 5.1 Keep the Freakshow from disrupting the satellite communication conference
- 5.2 Take the Freakshow hacking operation offline
- 5.3 Defeat Freakshow in Terra Volta
- 5.4 Fight the Family in Independence Port
- 5.5 Defeat Freakshow in Talos Island
- 5.6 Defeat members of the Family in Independence Port
- 5.7 Hunt the Freakshow right back
- 5.8 Rescue Tony Bass from the Freakshow
- 6 External Links
Introductions
Contact Introduced By
New Contact(s)
You should meet a contact I know.
My friend Tina Chung asked me to send you over. She's a high tech P.I. specializing in illegal technology, and she always needs heroes like you to help her investigate the Freakshow and Nemesis. She works primarily with technological heroes and has access to Invention and Gadget Enhancements.
Tina can be harsh, but she is good at what she does. Don't let her get under your skin; if you prove yourself, she will accept you.
Neal Kendrick has a lot of dirt on the Freakshow and Nemesis. He used to be with the FCC, but now he concentrates on helping heroes with their investigations. He works primarily with technological heroes and has access to Invention and Gadget Enhancements.
You will enjoy working with Neal. He is determined and skilled.
Information
Cybernetics Expert
Collin Larson is one of those people who seems to be always near greatness but never in the spotlight. A talented, driven engineer, Collin was one of the workhorses of the cybernetics revolution. He helped develop the first fully robotic artificial limbs and was a key member of the team that perfected nerve machine integration. Yet, for all his hard work, Collin remains an unsung hero of the scientific community. This may be due to his habit of getting his hands dirty with matters not scientific in nature. For several years now, Collin has been fascinated by the city's heroes, and he spends almost all his free time working with them to catch criminals, especially cybernetic thieves like the Freakshow. When he's honest with himself, Collin has to admit that he is beginning to find this work much more rewarding than his research.
Prior to Introduction
As much as I would like to chat, you really should be speaking to Active Contact at this point in your career.
Initial Contact
The chance to work with heroes like you is worth any amount of hassle. I hope we have a lot of success together, Character.
Greeting
Missing At Least One Greeting Dialogue
Too Busy
You need to finish some of the things you've started, Character.
Outlevelled
You have moved past my level of influence, Character. It's been a pleasure.
No More Missions
I have nothing more for you, Character. You have cleaned me out of missions.
Store
Missing Store Unlock Dialogue
- Inspirations
- Level 25 Technology/Science Dual Origin Enhancements (200% base costs)
- Level 30 Technology/Science Dual Origin Enhancements (200% base costs)
Missing Store Unlock Dialogue
- Level 30 Technology Single Origin Enhancements (150% base costs)
Story Arc
The Freaklympics (25-29)
Template:Mission StoryArc The Freaklympics
Missions
Keep the Freakshow from disrupting the satellite communication conference
Briefing
The Freakshow have been mouthing off about disrupting the satellite communication conference that's happening today. Their leader, a Tank Freak called @br4mz, claims it's all about fighting globalization, but it looks to me like the Freaks are more worried about new security measures that would keep them from pirating satellite TV. And they'll kill to keep getting free television. Could you go to the offices where it is being held and make sure that the Freakshow don't do just that? The Freakshow will move soon, you won't have a lot of time to stop them. Maybe two hours at the most.
You'll have to do two things to prevent a tragedy here, Hero. First, you'll need to rescue any hostages the Freakshow have taken. Second, you'll have to defeat Sputnik to make sure he doesn't try this again.
Mission Objective(s)
Sounds of chaos, Freakshow style, erupt from the building as you approach
- Bust Sputnik and his crew (Timed, 2 hours)
- 7 bussinesspeople remaining
You have defeated all the Freakshow, and restored order to the conference
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Bussinessperson x7 (NPC Hostage)
- Sputnik (Freakshow Tank) (Boss)
Debriefing
This was a big win, Hero. We cannot allow those Freakshow clowns to call their shots and threaten legitimate bussiness.
Template:Mission Common Take the fight to the Family in Independence Port
Take the Freakshow hacking operation offline
Briefing
Despite their chaotic tendencies, the Freakshow make very efficient use of technology. I've had one of my sources lloking for Freakshow hacking operations, to try and disrupt their computer infiltration and data raiding. We just found one of their netwrok nodes, and the Freakshow are coordinating a huge strike through it. If you're up for a challenge, I could give the location so you can take the Freakshow offline. If you take this one, it could be tricky. The Freakshow will react quickly to change their plans, so you'll have about 90 minutes at the outside to finish things up.
I am providing you a disc containing a program to disrupt their network, and shut down their current activity. Shutting them down is your only priority here, so don't get too caught up fighting them if you can.
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Virus executable |
| The computer program on this disk will completely shut down just about any computer when it is executed |
Mission Objective(s)
Broken computer parts and burned End User License documents litter the floor of this building
- Disrupt the Freakshow network (90 minutes)
- 12 Freakshow computers
You successfully disrupted the Freakshow computer node
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- None
Debriefing
You stopped the Freakshow raid and shut down that location completely. This should disrupt their network offensives for a time.
Template:Mission Intro Help Terra Volta Security Chief
Template:Mission Common Get over to Speilman's warehouse and defeat any of the Family you find there
Defeat Freakshow in Terra Volta
Briefing
A lot of the city's power comes from the Reactor facility in Terra Volta. If the reactor were to go down, it would cause chaos in every zone of Paragon City. The Freakshow are all too aware of this, and would like nothin better than to see Terra Volta taken offline. I need a hero who can go to Terra Volta and keep the Freakshow from causing more damage there.
The Freakshow have been seen all over the zone, often blockading roads or fighting with other villains. If you're having trouble finding them, you could check the Walker Energy complex or the Savage Waste Disposal facility.
Mission Objective(s)
- Combat Freakshow in Terra Volta
- Defeat 30 Freakshow
You have defeated enough Freakshow
Enemies
Debriefing
You really fought the good fight against the Freakshow, Hero. Terra Volta can keep running thanks to your efforts.
Template:Mission Common Go to the warehouse and recover anything you find there
Fight the Family in Independence Port
Briefing
The Family have started leaning on the bussinesspeople of Independence Port. They seem to think that with so much hero attention going to protecting Terra Volta or fighting groups like the Council and the Freakshow, they're free to do as they please. I'd like to see them taught just how wrong they are.
If the Family thinks heroes aren't paying attention to their crimes, they're sure to try and increase their activity. If you can defeat about 30 of them, they should be able to get the message.
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Ambush!
After accepting the mission you will be ambushed by a single wave of Family gangsters |
Mission Objective(s)
- Defeat the Family in Independence Port
- Defeat 30 Family
You have defeated enough The Family
Enemies
Debriefing
You really showed the Family, Hero! They won't think that they can escape the notice of Paragon City's heroes for some time after all of this. The City's bussinesspeople are thankful.
Defeat Freakshow in Talos Island
Briefing
Talos Island is seeing a lot of Freakshow activity in the last few days, and it's making life difficult for people living there. The city is asking for heroes to fight the Freakshow in Talos Island. When I heard that, I thought you might be able to help.
New Sparta and New Troy are both getting overrun, but I'm sure any neighborhood in the Talos Island would welcome your assistance.
Mission Objective(s)
- Combat Freakshow in Talos Island
- Defeat 30 Freakshow
You have defeated enough Freakshow
Enemies
Debriefing
I knew I could count on you, Hero. The Freaks didn't even know what hit them.
Template:Mission Common Prevent Frankie from sleeping with the fishes
Defeat members of the Family in Independence Port
Briefing
The Small bussiness association in Independence Port are reporting an increase in activity by the Family in the zone. They're pushing people around and acting like they're the real power in the area. People are hoping that a hero will be willing to show those thugs who the real power in the city is.
Defeating about 30 Family members or so should be enough to demonstrate that they're not untouchable. I've heard that they've recently stepped up operations around Power Island, but you should be able to make an impression on them anywhere in the zone you can find them.
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Ambush!
After accepting the mission you will be ambushed by a single wave of Family gangsters |
Mission Objective(s)
- Defeat the Family in Independence Port
- Defeat 30 Family
You have defeated enough The Family
Enemies
Debriefing
Thugs like the Family always try to assert their power over honest people. As long as there are heroes to stand against them, they won't be able to get away with it.
Template:Mission Common Go to the office where Frank Brandon works, and get him out safely
Template:Mission Common Go to the office, prevent the fire from starting, and rescue the people that are being held by the Family
Hunt the Freakshow right back
Briefing
This is something that might concern you, Hero. A contact I have in the Freakshow tells me that Dreck, the leader of the Freakshow, has ordered his men to hunt you down. I think it might be a good idea if you returned the favor and hunted the Freakshow right back.
The Freakshow aren't to be underestimated, they're tenacious and crazy. But if you can cause enough damage to them, even Dreck will realize that they don't need to antagonize you anymore. If you're having trouble finding Freaks, a lot of them can be found in Independence Port, Talos Island and Terra Volta.
Mission Objective(s)
- Combat the Freakshow
- Defeat 30 Freakshow
You have defeated enough Freakshow to deliver your message
Enemies
Debriefing
Word from my informant is that the hunt is off, Hero. It seems that Bile, one of Dreck's lieutenants, ran a statistical analysis and found that you were causing more damage to them than before. My informant says that Dreck was badly embarrased.
Rescue Tony Bass from the Freakshow
Briefing
The Freakshow have kidnapped Tony Bass, a city official, long suspected of corruption and having connections with The Family, the crime syndicate from Independence Port. it looks like everyone may have been wrong about him, however, if the Freaks want him. Go to the abandoned warehouse on your map, defeat all villains you find there, and rescue Tony Bass. You'll need to move on this one, you'll probably only have 90 minutes to wrap this up.
Something doesn't add up about this, I can't put my finger on it, but watch yourself.
Mission Objective(s)
As you enter the building, something doesen't feel quite right. There are a large number of vehicles parked nearby
- Bust gang leaders, their crews - 90 minutes timed
You located Tony Bass and defeated the villains
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Tony Bass (NPC Hostage)
Debriefing
So the Family was trying to rescue Tony Bass, huh? Sounds like our suspicions about him might have been correct after all. This is good information. Well done.
Template:Mission Common Make sure the Family doesnt hire the Freakshow
