Mission:Common - Capture Dr. Ricci

Capture Dr. Ricci (25-30)

Briefing

The Council has been hard at work developing new and improved super-soldiers as part of their Cor Leonis project. I've had some contacts of mine keeping an eye on their project, and I have a breakthrough that needs investigating. I've gotten word that a Dr. Ricci, the Archon of a Council Base, has pioneered a new Cor Leonis project. Capture Dr. Ricci and I'm sure he can lead us to the main lab.

Dr. Ricci is your main objective. He's a base commander, so he's sure to be well protected and isn't likely to go down without a fight. Once you have him, he should be able to tell you what you need to know to find the main research facility.

Mission Objective(s)

The Council maintains several bases beneath Paragon City. It's only through the constant vigilance of the city's heroes that they haven't expanded further.

• Capture Dr. Ricci & his guards

You have captured Dr. Ricci. Upon interrogating him, you learn about a placed called Hercules Bioengineering in Boomtown.

Project Hercules

After his defeat, Dr. Ricci told you: 'I am a man of science; these sorts of confrontations don't sue me. I'll tell you what you want. There is a facility code-named 'Hercules' where most of the work is being done. It is located beneath the Boomtown zone, through a secret entrance. I can tell you this in safety, because I am certain you will never be able to take it. Professor Romano will defend his project with everything in his power.

Notable NPCs

• Dr. Ricci (Council Vortex Cor Leonis Archons)

Enemies

Council

Note:

• This mission also manifests as "Capture Dr. Pontiero" and possibly other names.

Dr. Ricci dialogue

Before combat: Project Hercules continues to impress the higher-ups. Even The Center has taken note of our progress
Combat start: You'll never capture me! Never!

Mission Objective(s)

The sewer entrance leads to a high tech lab. This must be the right place.

• Defeat Romano & his men
  • 3 pieces of unrecovered research

You have recovered the research, and shut down the project.

Research File

This research file contains the gruesome data on Cor Leonis experiments dating back to the 1940's. Buried amongst the numbers are reference to data from the radical 'Vampyri' process. Recent research notes talk about the cross-application of radical genetic enhancements.

Cor Leonis Genetic Samples

The markings on these vials of gene samples indicate that the Council has been trying to alter its methods of making Cor Leonis, forgoing their normal regimen of drugs and cybernetics in favor of a model based on genetic research.

Cybernetics

These mechanical and bio-mechanical cyborg parts include stronger replacements for bones, muscles, skin and even nerve tissue.

Notable NPCs

• Professor Romano (Council Penumbra Cor Leonis Archons)

Enemies

Council

Professor Romano dialogue

Before combat:
Combat start: Character! We have been discovered! Attack!

Debriefing

Great job shutting down project Hercules. I've been worried about the Council's advances in Cor Leonis research, but you've headed their research off for a while. Maybe Dr. Ricci and Professor Romano end up sharing a cell, they'll have something to talk about.

Actually, I think I'm going to call a friend at the Brick House to make sure those two are in separate cell blocks. Just in case.