Detective Becktrees

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Overview

Detective Becktrees
Detective Becktrees.jpg
Police Liaison
Zone Kings Row
Coordinates (242, -650.1875, 605)
Level Range 5-15
Introduced By None
Introduces == Level 5-9 ==
Paula Dempsey
Maurice Feldon
Tony Kord
Genevieve Sanders
Rachel Torres
Ron Hughes
Detective Jose Brogan
Linda Summers
Juan Jimenez
== Level 10-14 ==
Jill Pastor
Alfonse Rubel
Dr. Trevor Seaborn
Enemy Groups Badge villain clockwork.png Clockwork
Badge villain hellions.png Hellions
V badge Villain.png Rogue Isles Villains
Badge villain skulls.png Skulls
Badge villain vahzilok.png Vahzilok
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Detective Becktrees is a hero contact in the The Gish neighborhood of Kings Row at coordinates (242, -650.1875, 605). Detective Becktrees is a Police Band contact. He is located inside the Paragon Police Department.

He functions as the Safeguard Mission contact as does Detective Freitag.

Becktrees' name and appearance are a reference to Pep Streebeck in the 1987 film, Dragnet.

Introductions

Contact Introduces

Your reputation in Paragon City has grown. The people have come to respect you and many good citizens are seeking your help. Go see Detective Becktrees to be introduced to a new Contact.

Multiple contact options
Some people I know want to meet you.
Single contact option
I've got someone I want you to meet.

Level 5-9

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.

Have you ever met Paula Dempsey? She's a real pistol and has a great deal of information on the Clockwork. You'll like her, and I'll bet she'll like you as well. Paula hangs out in Kings Row.

Paula has high standards, but I have no doubt you will live up to them, Character.

You should talk to Maurice Feldon some time. He keeps track of anything that's going on in the science world. He's particularly interested in the Clockwork King. Maurice's company is in Galaxy City so you can usually find him there.

Maurice may be a little reckless, but he is very intelligent and he means well.

I'd like you to meet Ron Hughes. He's a reporter, and lately he's been interested in the Skulls. Ron's magazine is located in Kings Row, so that's where he can be found.

Ron believes that science should be used for the good of all.

Juan Jimenez is a great photographer, and he's always got his ear to the ground. You should talk to him and see if he's following any big stories on the Skulls. Juan is currently covering a story in Kings Row.

Juan is always eager to help, and he knows where the action is.

Tony Kord is a good person to know. He knows what's happening in the city, especially where the Clockwork are concerned, and he'll often suggest solutions. Tony's company is in Atlas Park, so he usually hangs out there.

Deal honestly with Tony if you want his help.

You should consider introducing yourself to Laurence Mansfield. He is one of the more personable county coroners. He can be a very helpful resource on the Hellions and the Circle of Thorns. He is located in Atlas Park.

Mansfield has a strange sense of humor sometimes.

There's an EMT named Paco Sanchez who'd like to meet you. He's not only great at his job, but he also works well with heroes, tipping them off whenever he sees something interesting going on with the Hellions and the Circle of Thorns. Paco can be found in Galaxy City.

Paco primarily cares about saving lives.

You should introduce yourself to Genevieve Sanders. She's a pharmacist with a heart of gold who does a lot of community work, and she loves to help heroes against the Hellions and the Circle of Thorns. Genevieve is near the hospital in Kings Row.

She is one of the nicest people I know.

There's a young reporter named Linda Summers who you might enjoy chatting with. She's always pursuing some crime related story, especially stories dealing with the Skulls. Linda's latest scoop has her in Kings Row.

Linda responds well to directness and fair treatment.

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.

Have you heard of Hero Corps? They're a business that matches heroes up with jobs. There's a liaison named Henry Peter Wong there who's taking on new clients. You should chat with him about the Vahzilok menace. Hero Corps has Mr. Wong in Atlas Park.

Wong is pretty gung ho about Hero Corps; there's no denying that he will keep you busy.

Level 10-14

I suggest you see if Jill Pastor from the FCC has anything for you. She's always looking for heroes to help her out with the Vahzilok. Jill's offices are in Skyway City.

Jill is very serious about catching the bad guys and is willing to give valuable info to any hero who can get the job done.

There's this kid, Alfonse Rubel, who's a courier. He zips all over the city, delivering important packages and messages. He sees a lot of what's going down with the Lost and the Skulls. Al's route has him in Steel Canyon for the next few days.

Alfonse is almost always on the move. If you catch him at rest, he can help you out.

Dr. Trevor Seaborn expressed an interest in meeting you when I told him about your good work. He's a psychiatrist specializing in criminal behavior, and an expert on the Hellions and the Circle of Thorns. Dr. Seaborn is in Steel Canyon.

Trevor has a brilliant mind, and his insights on criminal behavior are invaluable.

Information

Police Liaison

Detective Becktrees is one of the most friendly cops on the force, and many heroes have started their careers with his help.

Wrong Detective

Aw, jeez, Character. I'd love to help you, but I think you're supposed to talk to my partner, Freitag. He'll steer you right.

Too Low Level

I am so glad you want to help, but maybe you should wait a bit. Until you're about Security level 5 or so, at least.

Initial Contact

Hi there Character. I'm Detective Becktrees, PPD. Detective Freitag's my partner, and we're here to help you get started with things. Okay, the way this works is, you keep an ear out on the police radio, and anytime you can help us, we'll appreciate it. After you've done enough to prove yourself, if anything big comes up, we'll try to get in touch with you directly.

Now that you've gotten a Police Radio, you can start scanning Police chatter to hear about the crimes as they're committed in your current zone. You can then act on a report by selecting it from the Police Radio, listed under your Contacts.

Greeting

  • Thank goodness, it's Character!
  • Lookin' good, Character.
  • Character! Good to see you!

Outlevelled Contact

I'm afraid I don't have anything for you to do

Too Busy

Look, I've seen all the things you're doing, and I think you already have a lot to do. Things are calm right now. Take the opportunity to get things finished. We can handle if for now.

No More Missions

There's nothing going on right now. Things are so quiet, you can hear Freitag unwind.

Missions

Protect Atlas Park bank

While listening for the latest signs of trouble, you hear a call asking for heroes to speak with Contact directly. Something big is happening.

Briefing

We've learned that a Villain from the Rogue Isles has come to Paragon City, intent on causing destruction in Atlas Park, in order to rob the bank there. And this villain has enlisted an army of Vahzilok to do it. We need heroes to go to Atlas Park and protect the bank from that villain! The robbers are already at the bank, you should make your way there immediately. You probably have about 5 minutes or less before they make their escape.

This is a Safeguard mission. Once you prevent the heist, you will have 15 minutes to explore the area and potentially earn extra rewards before the P.P.D. lock down the area. You can earn extra time by defeating vandals and completing side missions.

Mission Acceptance

Word of the coming heist has spread through the underworld, and there are rumors that the Hellions will be on the street trying to take advantage of the situation. While the bank and the villain are your main objective, stopping any random crimes could save a lot of people.

Periodically, vandals will arrive to destroy parts of the city. You will see a message when they arrive, and their locations will be displayed in your minimap.

Mission Refusal

What?! I understand, Character. You no doubt have some very important things to do. We'll do our best to stop them, but it doesn't look good.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Go protect Atlas Park!

Mission Objective(s)

You've arrived in Atlas Park just in time! It looks like Hellions are trying to take advantage of the situation to terrorize the city. You'll have to watch out for them as well as the Vahzilok, as you try to restore order, protect the city, and stop that bank robbery!.

  • Protect Atlas Park bank

You saved Atlas Park!

Enemies

Badge villain hellions.png Hellions
Badge villain vahzilok.png Vahzilok
Badge villain skulls.png Skulls


NPC Text 

Vahzilok Looter: Think of the bodies we can buy with all this money!
Vahzilok Looter: I'm gonna get so many bodies I can't keep track of them all!


Possible Villains

NPC Text 

Comatorium: Plutonium or Nerve gas? Which will kill the most filthy humans?
Comatorium: I'll start paring off the population with you!


NPC Text 

Blood Thorn: Dr Vahzilok told me that with enough money he can bring you back, Mother. Won't that be good?
Blood Thorn: I'll get it all back, and I'll kill anyone who tries to stop me!


Side Missions

Keys for side missions can be found by defeating Vahzilok groups.

Prevent Arson

Icon clue generic.png
Fire Bombs
These are massive fire bombs the Vahzilok were going to set in a building nearby. But from the trail of spilled fuel, there are probably more already inside!


NPC Text 

Key mob:

Vahzilok Boss: The Hellions left us some... Fireworks...
Vahzilok Boss: Come and get it, Hero!

Inside building:

Vahzilok Boss: It feels weird to have explosives that aren't wired into a walking corpse.
Vahzilok Boss: I'll have to thank the Hellions for the bombs, and leading you to your death!

Ambush mob:

Random Vahzilok: Try to stop us!


Prevent Bombing

Icon clue generic.png
Fire Bombs
These are massive fire bombs the Vahzilok were planting underneath the city. Defuse the rest of them before time runs out!!


NPC Text 

Key mob:

Vahzilok Boss: Are all the charges set?
Vahzilok Boss: We'll harvest you for parts!

Inside building:

Random Vahzilok: Hold it right there, buster!


Prevent Vault Break-In

Icon clue generic.png
Diamond Ad
A fancy ad showing all the expensive products in the store. Stop the Vahzilok from robbing the place!


NPC Text 

Key mob:

Vahzilok Boss: We're going to need more zombies to carry all the stolen goods!
Vahzilok Boss: And a hero, to harvest, too! This is my lucky day!

You have received a building key! You should get to that store befor the Vahzilok do!
Inside building:

Random Vahzilok 1: Break the vault!
Random Vahzilok 2: Smash!

Ambush mob:

Random Vahzilok: Get to the vault!

Freed Hostage:

Hostage: Thank you for rescuing me!


Prevent Jailbreak

Icon clue generic.png
Wanted poster
A wanted poster of Blood Thorn. You've heard of her, she's completely homocidal. You should go check on her status.

or

Icon clue generic.png
Wanted Poster
A wanted poster of Comatorium. He' s a maniac, and if the Vahzilok get a hold of him... You should go check on his status.

Prevent Weapons Deal

Icon clue generic.png
Cargo Manifest
A cargo manifest of stolen weapons and is the clue you need. It looks like the Vahzilok are selling them to the Hellions!


NPC Text 

Key mob:

Vahzilok Boss: We stand guard here until the deal with the Hellions is done!
Vahzilok Boss: It's unfortunate that you won't live to regret interfering.
Vahzilok Boss: Well, pieces of you might live on, in a way.

Inside building:

Random Vahzilok: We found these in the sewer. An old 5th Column cache.
Random Hellion: I'll need a discount for the smell.
Random Vahzilok: A hero! Perfect! Give them a test!
Random Hellion: With pleasure!

Ambush mob:

Random Vahzilok: Hurry up! I fear something's gone wrong.


Exploration Badge

Heroes can earn the Heart of the City Badge during this mission. Its coordinates are (1499, 0.3, -398.7), a bit to the East of the mission entrance.


File:Badge tourist 01.png Heart of the City

Due to a glitch in the Paragon Nav System, Jose "Broken" Brogan stood here, but many heroes had trouble finding him.

Temporary Power

Upon successful completion of this mission for the first time, a hero will earn the Raptor Pack temporary power.

Temporary Mayhem SelfFlight.png Raptor Pack Toggle: Self Fly
This backpack grants any person the ability to fly for a short period. If you attack a target while this pack is on, your flight speed will be temporarily reduced to hover speed. You have this power for a total of 2 hours usage time. You can only carry 1 Raptor Pack at a time.

Debriefing

Excellent work, Character! You have prevented the villains from ruining Atlas Park!

Mission Failure

You did your best, I guess this task was just too much for you.


Protect Kings Row bank

While listening for the latest signs of trouble, you hear a call asking for heroes to speak with Contact directly. Something big is happening.

Briefing

A villain from the Rogue Isles has shown up in Kings Row, intent on robbing the bank with an army of Skulls. We need heroes to go to Kings Row and protect the bank from that villain! The robbers have probably made their way to the bank by now, so you should make your way there immediately. You probably have about 5 minutes or less before they make their escape.

This is a Safeguard mission. Once you prevent the heist, you will have 15 minutes to explore the area and potentially earn extra rewards before the P.P.D. lock down the area. You can earn extra time by defeating vandals and completing side missions.

Mission Acceptance

The villain has enlisted the help of the Skulls to do the job. They must be stopped as well. Other villains have heard about the heist, too, and are trying to take advantage of the situation. Most notable, the Clockwork.

Periodically, vandals will arrive to destroy parts of the city. You will see a message when they arrive, and their locations will be displayed in your minimap.

Mission Refusal

What?! I understand, Character. You no doubt have some very important things to do. We'll do our best to stop them, but it doesn't look good.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Go protect Kings Row!

Mission Objective(s)

You run over to Kings Row as fast as you can. While the Skulls are trying to take out the bank vault, the Clockwork are taking advantage of the situation by taking over the streets. You'll have to keep an eye out for the vandals causing mayhem while corralling the Clockwork in the process.

  • Protect Kings Row bank

You saved Kings Row!

Enemies

Badge villain clockwork.png Clockwork
Badge villain skulls.png Skulls
Badge villain vahzilok.png Vahzilok


NPC Text 

Skulls Guard: We've got no time for games. Keep watch for heroes.
Skulls Guard: Don't let the Hero get through!


Possible Villains


NPC Text 

Pyra: I'll be able to buy my beauty back! Facemaker, here I come!
Skulls Looter: Hurry up! I can almost taste the money!
Pyra: Puny Hero! You're gonna BURN!
Skulls Looter: We've been made!


Side Missions

Keys for side missions can be found by defeating Skulls groups.

Prevent Arson

Icon clue generic.png
Fire Bombs
These are massive fire bombs the Skulls were getting ready to use.


NPC Text 

Bone Daddy: I'm no Hellion, but I gotta say there's nothing more satisfying than causing fires and huge explosions.
Bone Daddy: You're nothing compared to the Skulls, Hero.


Prevent Bombing

Icon clue generic.png
Fire Bombs
These are massive fire bombs the Skulls were planting underneath the city. Defuse the rest of them before time runs out!!


NPC Text 

Key mob:

Bone Daddy: Hurry up with those explosives, we don't have all day!
Bone Daddy: Now I have you exactly where I want you!

You have received a map to the sewers, with a building marked as 'X'!
Inside building:

Random Skull: Get that hero outta here!!


Prevent Vault Break-In

Icon clue generic.png
Pawn Shop Ad
This is an advertisement showing all the expensive products in the store. The Skulls have made notes about what they plant to steal!


NPC Text 

Key mob:

Bone Daddy: We'll hit this shop first!
Bone Daddy: I got crime to do!

You have received a building key!
Inside building:

Random Skull 1: My girlfriend's gonna love this stuff!
Random Skull 2: We warned you she was trouble, man.

Ambush mob:

Random Skull: Get to the vault!

Hostage:

Thank you for rescuing me!


Prevent Jailbreak

Icon clue generic.png
Wanted poster
A wanted poster of Martial Gloom. He's a mercenary villain, willing to work for hire. If the Skulls were checking him out, they may be looking to recruit some muscle. Maybe you should go check out the Police Station and make sure everything is ok.

or

Icon clue generic.png
Wanted poster
A wanted poster of Pyra. She has a well-known love of wanton destruction, and you've heard the Skulls were looking for more muscle. It might be a good idea to check out the police station.

Prevent Weapons Deal

Icon clue generic.png
Illegal Drugs
You confiscated a crate of illegal Vahzilok-made drugs before they could sell them to the Skulls. You shudder to think of just how the Vahzilok made some of these mixtures.


NPC Text 

Random Skull: Hurry up! The boss said we have some serious trouble!
Random Vahzilok: I think you'll like our latest chemical discoveries.
Random Skull: This better be worth having to smell you.


Exploration Badge

Heroes can earn the King's Righteousness Badge during this mission. Its coordinates are (670.9, -41.7, -2348.1).


File:Badge tourist 01.png King's Righteousness

The Clockwork Paladin, a menace to the city, was once spotted running around in this area.

Temporary Power

Upon successful completion of this mission for the first time, a hero will earn the Zero-G Pack temporary power.

Temporary Mayhem SelfFlight.png Zero-G Pack Toggle: Self Long Jump
The Jump Pack allows you to leap great distances and heights, easily jumping over buildings and from rooftop to rooftop! The Jump Pack will last for a total of 2 hours usage time. You can only carry 1 Jump Pack at a time.

Debriefing

Great work, Character! Kings Row is now a safer place thanks to you!

Mission Failure

You did your best, I guess this task was just too much for you.