Jonathan St. John Smythe

After the destruction of Galaxy City in Issue 21 and the restructuring of beginning contacts, Jonathan St. John Smythe no longer offers missions to heroes.

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

Overview

Jonathan St. John Smythe
Science Hero Liaison
Zone	Atlas Park
Coordinates	(70, -784, -916.5)
Level Range	1-4
Introduced By	None
Introduces	== Level 5-9 == Kip Cantorum Samuel Pierce Henry Peter Wong
Enemy Groups	Vahzilok

Jonathan St. John Smythe is a hero contact in the Atlas Plaza neighborhood of Atlas Park at coordinates (70, -784, -916.5). Jonathan St. John Smythe is a Science origin contact. His level range is 1-4. He can be found within City Hall.

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

• None. Jonathan is an initial contact for heroes of Science origin.

Contact Introduces

Single contact option

It would be my pleasure to introduce you to someone who could be very helpful to your future.

Level 5-9

• Kip Cantorum

There's an engineer named Kip Cantorum who knows a lot about illegal technology. You should go see him; he might have some good leads for you on the Vahzilok zombies. Kip's business is in Galaxy City.

Kip should be able to help you.

• Samuel Pierce

You ever been to one of Samuel Pierce's parties? He's an event promoter, and he knows how to put on a good time. He also has a nose for trouble. You should meet him, see if he'll give you a tip on the Vahzilok. Mr. Pierce is promoting a new movie over in Kings Row.

Samuel is somewhat cavalier, but he wants the city cleaned up very badly.

• Henry Peter Wong

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.

Information

Science Hero Liaison

Professor Jonathan St. John-Smythe is a brilliant research scientist whose inventions have been of great help to Paragon City and its heroes. The Professor works for SERAPH, which is a section of the Federal Bureau of Super-powered Affairs. SERAPH stands for Scientific Experimentation, Research and Application to Paranormal Humans. His primary duty is monitoring and measuring the power levels of the city's heroes, and he is always eager to help new heroes better understand their powers. He is fascinated by the Vahzilok, and he gathers information on their activities whenever possible.

Wrong Origin Introduction

I'm terribly sorry, but you should be talking to Active Contact instead.

Initial Contact

Oh, hello. Here to do some good for the city, are you? I have your file here somewhere. Character, isn't it? With Science based Scrapper powers, I do believe. Excellent. Let's begin.

Greeting

• Oh, hello. Up for a spot of action?
• Ready for a new mission, I trust?

Too Busy

My goodness, haven't you got enough to do already?

Too Low Level

I have something, but it's classified Security Level 4.

No More Missions

I don't have anything more for you. Perhaps your other contacts have something?

Store

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

I do believe I can trust you fully at this point, Character. Come, let's find you some new trinkets in my lab. I am at your disposal.

• Inspirations (all)
• Level 1 Training Enhancements (100% base costs)

Missions (Level 1+)

Talk to Iris Parker about the zombie attacks

Briefing

Welcome to SERAPH, Scientific Experimentation, Research and Application to Paranormal Humans. It's come to our attention recently that individuals are being pulled off the streets by creatures that can only be described as zombies. Normally this would be MAGI's bailiwick, but they say they've seen no new mystic residue lately. I think these zombies may have been created by medical means. Fascinating, yes?

There's an elderly lady named Iris Parker who witnessed one of the assaults. I'd like you to talk to Mrs. Parker about the zombie attacks.

Mission Acceptance

Do let me know what you find. I can only imagine the foul den these creatures come from!

Unnecessary Solicitation

I'd be ever so grateful if you could figure out where on Earth those zombies are coming from.

Mission Objective(s)

• Talk to Iris Parker

Iris Parker

Debriefing

I was walking back from the grocery store, when out from the sewer a horrible creature appeared. Its flesh was rotted and grey, and its skin was covered in stitches. I feared for my life, but the creature ignored me. It grabbed Alex Carter, a newsstand owner near where I live, and dragged him into the sewer! I'll gladly tell you where this nightmare occurred, if you could rescue that poor dear.

Note:

• The NPC hostage can vary between Alex Carter and Michael Thompson.

Unnecessary Solicitation

That Iris Parker knows more about this situation than anyone else. Heed her words.

Mission Objective(s)

The foul odor you smell could not possibly be from sewage alone.

• Defeat all zombies in sewer
  • Find Alex Carter

You found Alex Carter and defeated his abductors.

Hostage Dialogue

(After rescue)
Alex Carter: I don't know what they wanted; they never said anything. They were very careful not to hurt me though. The men in the medical masks kept talking about taking me to see a doctor. I'm so glad you came after me!

Enemies

Vahzilok

Debriefing

They were handling this Alex Carter fellow with care, eh? That could mean a lot of things, and most of them aren't good. I want to know more about this 'doctor' they mentioned. I hope I can count on you to help me investigate.