Captain Mako

Notable NPCs

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

Minion Battle

Mu'Jukar

Mistress Xirce

Agent Greer

Debriefing

Success: I hope you made that Longbow worm suffer!

Failure: You allowed Longbow to take our operatives? What are you weak or something? I despise weakness! Don't disappoint me again, Character! I hate to be disappointed!

Raid Longbow base

Briefing

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

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

Mission Acceptance

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

Unnecessary Solicitation

Get to that Longbow base NOW! Find out who's been staging the anti-Arachnos ops!

Mission Objective(s)

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

Defeat all Longbow in base
- Find operation files

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

Enemies

Operation Anti-Venom

These are files detailing many of the recent anti-Arachnos operations designed to root out hidden Arachnos bases in Paragon City and incarcerate their leaders. It is lead by the renowned Longbow Agent McKnight, who is quoted as saying, 'In time, we hope to show these criminals what it means to be a contributing part of a just society. It is our job as heroes to set an example for these wayward souls to aspire to. Failing that, we must use guile, deception and ruthlessness to uncover their activities and undermine their goals.'

Debriefing

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

Get report from Arbiter Daos

Briefing

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

Mission Acceptance

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

Unnecessary Solicitation

What are you waiting for? Speak with Arbiter Daos NOW!

Mission Objective(s)

Get report from Arbiter Daos

Arbiter Daos

Debriefing

You may have already met the attack squads sent to arrest you for crimes against Arachnos! Don't try to play coy with me! We have extensive records detailing your double-dealings, so don't try to deny it! Your activities go far beyond what would normally be accepted behavior amongst Lord Recluse's 'destined ones', so we have no choice by to place you under arrest! Be prepared, for the price of treason is death!

Debriefing

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

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

Clear out Longbow base

Briefing

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

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

Mission Acceptance

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

Unnecessary Solicitation

What are you waiting for? Do you WANT me to tear your head off? Clear out that Longbow base!

Mission Objective(s)

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

Defeat all Longbow in base

You cleared out the base, but McKnight has escaped!

Enemies

Longbow Officer

Debriefing

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

Take out McKnight's mercenaries

Briefing

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

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

Mission Acceptance

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

Unnecessary Solicitation

We're getting close to taking down McKnight, Character. I can smell his fear from here!

Mission Objective(s)

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

Take out McKnight's mercenaries
- 5 bombs to plant, Defeat merc leader and guards

You took down McKnight's mercenaries!

Enemies

Knives of Artemis

Knives Sentries

Knives Patrol

Hand of Artemis

Debriefing

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

You've got a killer instinct, Character.

Eliminate Ace McKnight

Briefing

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

Mission Acceptance

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

Unnecessary Solicitation

This reminds me of the time I took out Scrapyard on those same docks - except I was quicker about it! Get movin'!

Temporary Power:

Frenzy Mutagen Self: +Recharge +Damage
This is a metal cylinder with a biohazard symbol stenciled on it and a dermal injector on one end. It contains a special mutagen that increases your aggressiveness, allowing you to attack faster and stronger. There are 3 doses.

Mission Objective(s)

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

Defeat Ace McKnight

You defeated Ace McKnight!

Enemies

Knives of Artemis

Notable NPCs

Ace McKnight (Elite Boss)

Ace McKnight

Debriefing

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

I think it's time you learned a few of my secrets - if you're up for it.
And talk to Arbiter Lupin in Nerva. He'll help you respec and evolve if you need it.

Badge

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

Bloodletter

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

The Perfect Killing Machine

Merit Rewards: This activity awards 10 Reward Merits.

Souvenir: Leviathan's Tooth Chip

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

The Perfect Killing Machine

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interrogate Circle leaders

Briefing

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

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

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

Mission Objective(s)

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

Interrogate Circle leaders
- 3 Circle leaders to interrogate

You interrogated the Circle leaders!

Enemies

Circle of Thorns

Notable NPCs

	The Leviathan Prophecy
	You interrogate the Circle leader known as Kalos: 'The Leviathan slumbers beneath Sharkhead. One day he shall awaken and devour everything in his path!'

	Calling the Leviathan
	You interrogate the Circle leader known as Trelix: 'There was a great war which occurred between the ancient Mu civilization and the Coralax. In the war, the Leviathan was called forth by the Coralax High Priest, Calystix the Shaper.'

	The Leviathan's Tomb
	You interrogate the Circle leader known as Halimos: 'During the war between the Mu and the Coralax, the Leviathan threatened to devour all the Mu. It was only through the intervention of the Mu goddess Hequat that saved the Mu. She trapped the Leviathan underneath what is now known as Sharkhead Isle.'

Debriefing

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

Speak with Tarixus about the Leviathan

Briefing

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

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

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

Mission Objective(s)

Speak with Tarixus about the Leviathan

Archmage Tarixus

Debriefing

Ah, you wish to know about the Leviathan, do you? It is an ancient and powerful entity, trapped millennia ago beneath this island. Those who seek its power play a dangerous game, as these primal energies can just as easily destroy the wielder as it could grant them power. The Circle of Thorns of course desire the primal essence for themselves, as they believe they can harness it for use by their demon masters. There is a Death Mage named Raxtos lurking beneath Thorn Isle - he is mad enough to pursue such a power, and may have the answers you seek.

So Mako seeks this power for himself? And you plan to assist him in this endeavor? I will leave you with this warning: do not trust the shark-man! Beings like him do not share power, and any possible rivals are more likely to be destroyed than be allowed to live!

Debriefing

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

Find information on the Leviathan

Briefing

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

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

Mission Objective(s)

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

Find information on the Leviathan
- Interrogate Raxtos

You interrogated Raxtos!

Enemies

Circle of Thorns

Notable NPCs

Raxtos (Circle of Thorns Death Mage)

	Ghost Widow's Operatives
	While interrogating the Circle mage Raxtos, he related how Ghost Widow's operatives already came to collect what Mako was seeking, the Ritual of Z'kron!

Debriefing

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

Steal Ritual of Z'kron

Briefing

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

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

Mission Objective(s)

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

Steal Ritual of Z'kron
- Find Ritual of Z'kron

You stole the Ritual of Z'kron!

Enemies

	Ritual of Z'kron
	This ritual is supposedly used to unlock the primal essence of the Leviathan. However, the language it is written in is incomprehensible to you.

Debriefing

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

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

Speak with Arbiter Daos

Briefing

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

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

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

Mission Objective(s)

Speak with Arbiter Daos

Arbiter Daos

Briefing

I'm glad you decided to show up voluntarily, rather than having Arachnos send out death squads to drag you here. I'm assuming Mako has sent you here, assuring you wouldn't be harmed or something to that effect. Well that's not how things work. You broke the patron truce on Mako's behalf when you invaded Ghost Widow's vaults. It's well within the Arbiter's special powers to pass a death sentence on you. But that's not how we're going to play this game.

Mako has been out of control, flippantly disregarding the patron truce when it serves his purposes, then sending one of his lackeys to sacrifice in appeasement of the Arbiters. It's time for you to serve the greater glory of Arachnos. If you do so, you might prove yourself a peer to Mako instead of a lackey.

I'll be short and to the point. We want you to play along with Mako's plans, and when he turns on you - I DO mean WHEN - you will take him down and deliver him to us for punishment. You don't really have much choice in the matter. It's the only way you can hope to survive Mako's 'tutelage' and stay in the good graces of Arachnos.

Go now. We'll be waiting and watching.

Debriefing

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

You're stone cold!

Steal primal essence of the Leviathan

Briefing

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

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

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

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

	Ritual of Z'kron Translated
	This ritual is supposedly used to unlock the primal essence of the Leviathan. It has been phonetically translated for you by the Mu Mystics under service to Captain Mako. You are meant to enact the ritual upon the Primal Runes in the chamber known as the Maw of the Leviathan hidden within the Cave of the Shaper.

	Charm of Merulina
	The Charm of Merulina allows you to see the Primal Runes, hidden in the Maw of the Leviathan deep within the Cave of the Shaper.

Mission Objective(s)

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

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

Editor's Note:

Calystix' cave has several whirlpools inside of it; they can throw unwary players with low knockback protection about (partly dependent on the difficulty settings of the mission). Once Calystix is defeated, players need to enact the ritual. This is done by clicking on the green glowing wall marked with runes. Once the ritual is enacted, Mako will spawn via a cutscene.

Whirlpool Knockback
Any foes that enter this whirlpool will be knocked back.

Enemies

Coralax

Notable NPCs

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

	Essence of the Leviathan
	You feel an ancient and primal power flow through you, granting you strength while at the same time consuming a part of you. you will have use of this power for 1 hour.

Debriefing

So you were working for Arbiter Daos, eh? I guess the jokes on me. He says I can't rip you apart, 'cause you got 'special status' within Arachnos. 'Course, I've never been one to play by the rules, so you'd best watch your back.

Huh. I always thought you'd end up as chum. Guess you proved me wrong.

Levels 45 - 50

Iron Fist

Merit Rewards: This activity awards 10 Reward Merits.

Souvenir: Arachnos Armored Gauntlet

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

Iron Fist

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

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

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

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

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

Defeat head Longbow agent

Briefing

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

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

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

Mission Objective(s)

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

Defeat Longbow Ballista

Enemies

Paragon Police Department

Debriefing

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

Defeat PPD lieutenants and officers

Briefing

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

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

Mission Objective(s)

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

3 PPD lieutenants to defeat

Enemies

Notable NPCs

Lt. Stuoro (Paragon Police Department Transcended)
Lt. Garyon (Paragon Police Department Transcended)
Lt. Skeer (Paragon Police Department Transcended)

Debriefing

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

Defeat Paragon Protectors and allies

Briefing

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

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

Mission Objective(s)

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

4 Protector Elite groups to defeat

Enemies

Crey

Debriefing

I hope you made those hero wannabes hurt real bad.

Cause distraction at Malta warehouse

Briefing

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

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

Mission Objective(s)

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

5 crates to destroy

Enemies

Malta Operatives

Debriefing

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

Get tech support from Grillo

Briefing

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

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

Briefing

Ah, Character. You've come here for a special requisition, haven't you? Yes, we must do what we can to bring Project DESTINY to fruition! Through this, we can achieve the dream of a better tomorrow, the ultimate vision of Lord Recluse!

Take this Arachnos Combat Radio. We have an Arachnos Tarantula on standby, ready to assist you as required. This will help you immensely when these short-sighted Longbow agents attempt to thwart our grand designs!

Temporary Power

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

Arachnos Combat Radio Summon Arachnos Bane Spider
This is a large black combat radio used by Arachnos operatives. It can be used to call in an Arachnos Bane Spider power armor unit. The Arachnos Combat Radio may be used 1 time before it is exhausted.

Debriefing

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

Defeat Longbow assault squads

Briefing

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

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

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

Mission Objective(s)

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

5 Longbow assault squads to defeat

Enemies

Debriefing

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

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

Time After Time

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Souvenir: Lord Recluse's Helmet

This is Lord Recluse's helmet, taken after you defeated him in a possible future in a tale you like to call:

Time After Time

It all started when Captain Mako volunteered you to help with one of Lord Recluse's pet projects called Project DESTINY. You reported to Operative Grillo, who explained how Arachnos was building a time/space portal known as the Destiny Portal to study and conquer future realities. You entered into the portal to explore a possible future and discovered an earth overrun by Arachnoids. Strangely enough, you discovered a future version of Dr. Aeon fighting against some of the Arachnoids there! Dr. Aeon exclaimed how there was no true future which followed Recluse's vision. Aeon teleported away, and you made your way back to the present. You passed your findings onto Operative Grillo, then made your way back to Mako.

Mako didn't like the fact that Dr. Aeon was showing up in the future trying to mess with Project DESTINY. He sent you to talk with Arbiter Daos to inform him of the situation and seek authorization to carry out an interrogation of Dr. Aeon. Authorization was granted, and you proceeded to find and take down Dr. Aeon. Dr. Aeon swore he had nothing to do with Project DESTINY, but he had been visited by a man called Professor Echo. Professor Echo told him about the future, where your actions cause the end of the world! Since Lord Recluse wants to rule the world in the future, you had to die to make sure the world lived! Mako wasn't sure Dr. Aeon was telling the truth, but was satisfied with the beating you delivered to Dr. Aeon.

Mako wanted to make sure he wasn't included in Lord Recluse's hit list, so told you the location of one of the main bases for Project DESTINY. You went there and downloaded the computer files containing information on the project. Included was a number of 'contingency plans' for dealing with 'potential threats'. The Arachnos patrons were included, but the primary list consisted of certain 'Destined Ones' - you included! There was also information on the time/space coordinates mapped to the future where you destroyed the world, and other coordinates to the future where Lord Recluse achieved his triumph. Mako thought it was time to ensure survivability.

Mako suggested you make sure this possible future reality where you destroy the world actually existed. You took the time/space coordinates to Operative Grillo under the pretense they were authorized by Project DESTINY. Traveling to this future reality, you discovered the Circle of Thorns calling you 'The World Shatterer', Nemesis trying to wrest control of the world from you, and the Council exclaiming how you used Lord Recluse's own Omega Bomb to destroy him and take control of Arachnos! Unfortunately, the Omega Bomb turned the world into a ruin as well.

Mako convinced you it was time to show Recluse you were not going to be his pawn! You took the coordinates to Recluse's triumphant future and got Technician Naylor in the Nerva Archipelago to set the portal so you could travel to that future. There, you defeated the future Lord Recluse and returned his battered helmet to Arbiter Daos, passing on the message that whatever path Lord Recluse chooses to achieve his vision of the future, it better not involve you dying!

Test the Time/Space Portal

Briefing

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

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

Test the Time/Space Portal

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

Speak with Operative Grillo

Unnecessary Solicitation

What, you want me to hold your hand? Scared of the big bad Destiny Portal? Go and talk with Grillo already!

Briefing

Ah, Character, Captain Mako told me to expect you. How is Mr. Mako doing these days? Isn't it fascinating how nature can evolve and adapt, resulting in such an interesting creature like him? But I digress.

You are about to embark on a bold adventure, to enter realms unmapped. When you go through the Destiny Portal, you will take the first tentative steps into a future reality, one in which Lord Recluse reigns supreme! The very thought makes me giddy with anticipation!

But, we still need to test the portal some more. Our recent robotic probes through the Destiny Portal have returned successfully a good deal of the time. Now we need a sentient to test the portal - that's where you come in. Enter the portal, then report your finding to me!

Explore the Destiny Portal

Unnecessary Solicitation

Grillo said you're cleared to enter the Destiny Portal. So what're you waiting for? Scared or something?

Mission Objective(s)

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

Find the truth of this future

You discovered the truth behind this future!

Enemies

Arachnoids

Notable NPCs

Dr. Aeon (Elite Boss)

	Arachnoid Planet
	In this version of the future, the Lord Recluse lost control of his Arachnoids and they destroyed civilization!

Report to Operative Grillo

Briefing

You say that Arachnoids have run rampant in the future you visited? Fascinating. Further mutation must have occured to give them the strength and intelligence they needed to oppose Arachnos. We'll have to figure that into our Project FURY experimentations.

As for Dr. Aeon showing up in the future... most unexpected. I think this is something you need to discuss further with Captain Mako. He could throw off the Project DESTINY calculations entirely!

Thank you for your assistance, Character. You have done a great service for Arachnos!

Debriefing

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

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

Speak with Arbiter Daos

Briefing

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

Speak with Arbiter Daos

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

Speak with Arbiter Daos

Unnecessary Solicitation

You talk with Daos, yet? C'mon, I'm just itchin' for a reason to put that little wimp Aeon in his place!

Arbiter Daos

Briefing

You're saying you've seen Dr. Aeon in this future reality and he's working against Arachnos' goals? While I wouldn't say you're trustworthy, I don't think you have a reason to lie to me, especially since you know what would happen to you if you did. I think Dr. Aeon needs a reminder of who his master is, and what we do to traitors within Arachnos. You are authorized to take Dr. Aeon in for questioning, by any means necessary. While I authorize the use of force, keep in mind Dr. Aeon must survive the interrogation. He's far too valuable to Arachnos' plans for the future.

Interrogate Dr. Aeon

Unnecessary Solicitation

+++ Missing Information +++

Mission Objective(s)

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

Defeat Dr. Aeon

You interrogated Dr. Aeon regarding Project DESTINY!

Enemies

Notable NPCs

Dr. Aeon (Elite Boss)

	Aeon's Interrogation
	Dr. Aeon swears up and down that he hasn't been involved in Project DESTINY at all, so he doesn't know why he would have an interest in messing with it. However, a strange man named 'Professor Echo' warned him of a future where either you die or the world dies, and Recluse plans to kill you to ensure he has a world to rule!

Debriefing

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

Find data on Project DESTINY

Briefing

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

Find data on Project DESTINY

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

Unnecessary Solicitation

Get movin', Character. If there's some Arachnos execution orders with our names on it, I want to know about it. I'm sure you do as well.

Mission Objective(s)

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

Search data terminals
- 5 data terminals to search

Enemies

Debriefing

So Lord Recluse has contigency plans in place to take us out in case we get in the way? Huh. Looks like you and me might have to seize Recluse's victory in order to save ourselves.

Find Truth about your future

Briefing

I really hate thinking about this time-space stuff. It's confusing and frustrating, and that gets me angry. Very angry.

I don't know if Recluse and his minions really know what they're talking about, or if they're blowing smoke and making wild claims. But I think it's time we found out. Those Project DESTINY files have information on the future where you destroyed the world, right? Well, I figure you should check it out! Why not? We got the Destiny Portal, we got the coordinates, so you might as well check it out! I'll give Operative Grillo the green light to let you through. Just tell him this is another data gathering trial from the main Project DESTINY base in the Tangle. Only classified people know about it, so he'll let you through. Now, go and find the truth about the future you destroyed.

Find Truth about your future

I gotta say, if you are the main reason one of our futures is destroyed... well, let me just say my estimation of you will increase a LOT!

Speak with Operative Grillo

Unnecessary Solicitation

You take the next plunge through the Destiny Portal yet? I want to hear how you caused the downfall of civilization! I'm betting on incompetence myself!

Rogue Arachnos
Circle of Thorns
Nemesis
Council

Briefing

You say you were sent from the Prjoect DESTINY base with these coordinates? Hrm, I didn't have anything scheduled, but I guess you wouldn't risk yourself without good reason. I'll have the technicans reset the Destiny Portal to your target future. Hope to see you back, Character.

Find truth about your future

Unnecessary Solicitation

C'mon, I bet you just kicked over a nuke or something and that's what destroyed the world!

Mission Objective(s)

An irradiated wind blows through the air. This is a dead world.

Find truth about your future
- 3 clues to gather

You have discovered the truth behind this future reality!

Enemies

Notable NPCs

Ascendant Archon (Boss, Enemy)
Fake Nemesis (Boss, Enemy)
Death Mage (Boss, Enemy)
Bane Spider Executioner (Ally; Rescued in encounter with Ascendant Archon)

Editor's Note:

The 'clues' are found by defeating three specific mobs, containing a Fake Nemesis, Ascendant Archon and Death Mage respectively.

	The World Shatterer
	In this future timeline, the Circle of Thorns referred to you as the World Shatterer. Obviously, they believe you're responsible for turning this world into a wasteland.

	World Ruler
	In this future timeline, Nemesis said you ruled over this world and they are attempting to wrest control from you.

	The Omega Bomb
	In this future timeline, the Council mentioned how you used Lord Recluse's own Omega Bomb to defeat him and destroy the world, then took over Arachnos!

Council and Bane Spider Excecutioner dialogue

Death Mage dialogue

Fake Nemesis dialogue

Debriefing

So you destroyed the world by turning Lord Recluse's own Omega Bomb on him, then took control of Arachnos? Heh, never knew you had it in ya!

Show Lord Recluse who's boss

Briefing

Now, here's the thing. Right now you got yourself set up to either be killed by Recluse or destroy the world - at least that's what Recluse has seen so far. The way I understand this Project DESTINY thing is that Recluse is trying to eliminate future realities where he loses by eliminating the factors in the present which cause those failures. You're one of those failures, so he's got plans in place to off you.

The way I figure it, you got options. If you decide this whole future reality thing is a bunch of bull, you can just ignore it and hope for the best, but you might get yourself dead or end up destroying the world. But if Recluse can alter the future by manipulating the present, why can't you? If Arachnos has got time/space coordinates for Recluse's ultimate triumph, why don't you go there and take down Recluse, and bring a reminder from that future to the present to show what happens to people who mess with you! Well, with us - if he's got contingency plans in place for me, I think the message should show he can't mess with ANY of his lieutenants! Then Recluse will keep searching for a future where you don't get killed, where he wins, and the world doesn't get destroyed! Or something. I'm getting a headache here.

Grillo is probably on us now after he discovered that last Destiny Portal trip wasn't authorized. But I got the goods on a lower-ranking Arachnos technician named Naylor; he's got access to an experimental portal hooked into Arachnos' computer network. Head over there and give him the coordinates to Recluse's future triumph. Then bring back something to show Recluse you mean business!

Show Lord Recluse who's boss

This is going to be rough. You're going to be going into the future of Recluse's triumph, where he rules supreme, then take him down. You're gonna need some heavy-duty back-up for this!

Unnecessary Solicitation

I ain't doing this for your benefit. This is my own way of sending Recluse a message about how I'm not to be messed with either!

Speak with Technician Naylor

Unnecessary Solicitation

Like I said, I got the goods on Naylor. If he doesn't play ball, remind him what I said I'd do to him!

Technician Naylor

Briefing

Captain Mako sent ya? Ya, he's got the goods on me alright, if you can call it that. He threatened to use my intestines for a fishing line if I didn't do what I told him! I suppose I could go to the Arbiters, but Mako's got a lot more leeway with them than I do!

Alright, the portal is set to the time/space coordinates you gave me. If you could tell Mako how helpful I was, maybe he'll get off my back. Pfah, not likely.

Take down Lord Recluse

Unnecessary Solicitation

Look at it this way; you'll either show Lord Recluse we're not his pawns, or you'll die trying. Either way, I win.

Mission Objective(s)

The black and red banners of Recluse are everywhere. This is Recluse's vision of the future

Take down Lord Recluse

You defeated Lord Recluse!

Enemies