Neal Kendrick

Overview

Neal Kendrick
File:NealKendrick1.jpg Media Watchdog
Zone	Brickstown
Coordinates	(376, 0, 1576)
Level Range	30-34
Introduced By	== Level 25-29 == Collin Larson Marvin Weintraub == Level 30-34 == Jose Escalante Jenny Firkins Allison King Phillipa Meraux Lou Pasterelli Peter Stemitz Merisel Valenzuela
Introduces	== Level 30-34 == Jose Escalante Jenny Firkins Allison King Phillipa Meraux Lou Pasterelli Peter Stemitz Merisel Valenzuela == Level 35-39 == Anton Sampson
Enemy Groups	Circle of Thorns Council Crey Freakshow Nemesis Rikti
Badges	Corrupter Badge

Neal Kendrick is a hero contact in the Seven Gates neighborhood of Brickstown at coordinates (376, 0, 1576) Neal Kendrick is a Technology origin contact. His level range is 30-34.

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

Level 25-29

• Collin Larson
• Marvin Weintraub

Level 30-34

• Jose Escalante
• Jenny Firkins
• Allison King
• Phillipa Meraux
• Lou Pasterelli
• Peter Stemitz
• Merisel Valenzuela

Contact Introduces

Multiple contact options

Go talk to one of my other sources.

Single contact option

You should talk to Anton Sampson.

Level 30-34

• Jose Escalante

You should introduce yourself to Jose Escalante, an important business man who helps heroes fight criminals who impact business and commerce, such as the Council and the Devouring Earth. He works mostly with mutants and has access to Focus and Genetic Alteration Enhancements.

Jose is the kind of person that has kept Paragon City running, despite all the disasters we've faced. We can all learn a lot from him.

• Jenny Firkins

Jenny Firkins is an environmentally conscious scientist who has a personal stake in bringing down the Devouring Earth and Crey. She is very dedicated to her work with science heroes and has access to Invention and Genetic Alteration Enhancements.

Jenny cares very much about Paragon City, Character. I think you will find working with her a pleasure.

• Allison King

Allison King is psychic; She's quite adept at gathering information from people's minds. She has a great deal of knowledge about the Circle of Thorns and the Council. She works primarily with magic heroes, and has access to relic and focus enhancements.

Allison is kind, and caring. Take good care of her.

• Phillipa Meraux

I'd love for you to work with Phillipa Meraux, a former hero who now specializes in counter-terrorism. Go and see her if you want more information on the Rikti or Crey. She works primarily with natural heroes and has access to Gadget and Relic Enhancements.

Phillipa is very demanding, but her sources are top notch.

• Lou Pasterelli

You might want to go introduce yourself to Lou Pasterelli. His politics are more than a little radical and he's had some run-ins with the authorities, but he can be a great help against the Devouring Earth and Crey. He works primarily with science heroes and has access to Invention and Genetic Alteration Enhancements.

Lou is a firebrand, but he knows how to get things done!

• Peter Stemitz

Peter Stemitz is an interesting case. People say the soul of an ancient shaman dwells within him. Both souls speak through Peter's body, which can be a little disconcerting. He has a great deal of knowledge about the Circle of Thorns and the Council. He works primarily with magic heroes, and has access to Relics and Focus Enhancements.

Be warned, Peter and the shaman will both speak to you. Expect the shift in speech.

• Merisel Valenzuela

Merisel Valenzuela is dedicated to freedom, especial freedom of information. She has many details on the Devouring Earth and the Council. She's very dedicated to her work with mutants and has access to Focus and Genetic Alteration enhancements.

Good luck with Merisel, I think you will find her point of view refreshing.

Level 34-39

• Anton Sampson

If you are looking for someone who has information on Nemesis, you should speak to Anton Sampson. He is an expert in nanotechnology, and he loves working with technological heroes. Anton has access to Invention and Gadget Enhancements.

There have been some strange stories about Anton since he became obsessed with Nemesis, but he provides extremely detailed information.

Information

Media Watchdog

Neal Kendrick began his career as an investigator for the FCC. He was determined to take down big media corporations who were circumventing laws against media consolidation, but he wasn't prepared for the clout such corporations could wield. He discovered that some powerful CEOs were using blackmail to force local television stations to sell, but when he took his findings to his bosses, they refused to back up his efforts to arrest the criminals. So Neal quit and became a freelance media watchdog. He first started working with heroes about four years ago, when the Dawn Patrol asked him to look into some false allegations made against them by a tabloid television show. Since then he's worked closely with heroes, many of whom are happy to help him keep the big media outlets honest.

Prior to Introduction

You really should go speak with Active Contact.

Initial Contact

Someone has to keep people honest, Character. With your help, I plan to take down some of the organizations that are preying on our city.

Greeting

• Let's bring down some bad guys.
• I have a lot of new info.
• Check out my latest discovery.

Too Busy

You've got a lot of cases that aren't going to solve themselves.

No More Missions

You have exhausted all my leads. Thanks for your hard work.

Store

• Inspirations (Luck, Catch a Breath, Enrage)

I'm proud to call you a friend. You should take a look at these new Enhancements. If there's news, give me a ring.

• Inspirations (all)
• Level 30 Natural/Technology Dual Origin Enhancements (100% base costs) (Power 10 only)
• Level 30 Technology/Science Dual Origin Enhancements (100% base costs) (Power 10 only)

I wish that every hero I worked with had your dedication. Here are some new Enhancements for you to look at.

• Level 35 Natural/Technology Dual Origin Enhancements (100% base costs) (Power 10 only)
• Level 35 Technology/Science Dual Origin Enhancements (100% base costs) (Power 10 only)
• Level 30 Technology Single Origin Enhancements (200% base costs)
• Level 35 Technology Single Origin Enhancements (200% base costs)

Badge Mission

Merit Rewards: This activity awards 7 Reward Merits through Flashback only.

Merit Rewards: This activity awards 12 Reward Merits through Flashback only.

Rescue the O'Gaffney law firm from the Circle of Thorns (30-35)

Note: In Ouroboros, this arc is called 'Stop the Pact.'

Briefing

Character, you've got to rescue the O'Gaffney Law firm from the Circle of Thorns! Those mystics are over there right now, chanting up a storm. I think they're planning to sacrifice those lawyers. Please, help them!

Mission Acceptance

You know as well as I that the Circle's rituals are often brutal. We can't let such things happen to our citizens.

It's strange that they targeted that law firm. You should try to find out why the Circle is there.

Save law firm from Circle

Unnecessary Solicitation

Those lawyers are still in danger.

Mission Objective(s)

The plush green carpet now bears a faint odor of incense and smoke.

• Save law firm from Circle
  • 3 lawyers to save, 2 clues

You defeated the Circle of Thorns and found some interesting information.

Note: Completing the mission requires defeating all enemies in the final room.

Enemies

Circle of Thorns

Notable NPCs

• 3x Lawyer (Non-Escort Hostage)

Circle Patrol

Before Combat

Circle Minion 1: Split up and search. There must be a few more specimens hiding around here.

Combat Start

Circle Minion 1: You will not disrupt the ritual!

Circle Minion 2: You'll make a good sacrifice!

Lawyers

Upon Rescue

Lawyer x3: I'm really glad you came, Character. They said they were going to need the blood of a lawyer.

Letter

This letter is from Nemesis to the Circle of Thorns. It describes the operations of the Nemesis armies and proposes a non-aggression pact between the two groups.

Non-aggression pact

This non-aggression pact bears the seal of the Nemesis Army, but it has not yet been signed by the Circle of Thorns. As a gesture of good faith, Nemesis offers to take out a Rikti sewer base that is uncomfortably close to a Circle of Thorns hideout.

Stop Nemesis raid on Rikti

Ambush! You will be ambushed by Nemesis upon exiting the previous mission!

Unnecessary Solicitation

That situation in the sewer could get bloody if you don't stop it.

Mission Objective(s)

The hiss and pop of steam powered machinery lets you know the Nemesis armies are already here.

• Stop Nemesis raid on Rikti

You defeated the villains. After interrogating the Nemesis soldiers, you learn that one of their lieutenants has gone to a Circle of Thorns base to convince the mystics to sign the non-aggression pact.

Note

• This mission can be completed by clearing the final room with the dueling Lieutenants. You do not have to clear the entire map.

Enemies

Nemesis

Rikti

Nemesis Minions

Before Combat

Nemesis Minion 1: These aliens can't hold out against us.

Nemesis Minion 2: This should cement our relationship with the mystics.

Combat Start

Nemesis Minion 1: This is not your concern, Character.

Minion Battle

Before Combat

Nemesis Minion: You aliens are in our way.

Combat Start

Nemesis Minion: You're not needed!

Lieutenant Battle

Before Combat

Nemesis Lieutenant: Aliens don't belong in this city.

The soldier's story

One of the Nemesis soldiers you defeated told you:

'We were supposed to prove our usefulness to the Circle of Thorns, to get them to sign our non-aggression pact. I hope this won't make Lt. Harburton's job any harder. He's at the Circle base right now, trying to get them to sign!

Stop Circle from signing pact

Unnecessary Solicitation

The last thing we need is for this Nemesis Army to team up with the Circle of Thorns. We can't let them form an alliance!

Mission Objective(s)

The walls of this cavern bear many old scars from the Circle's mystical blasts.

• Stop Circle from signing pact

You defeated the villains and discouraged the Circle from signing Nemesis's non-aggression pact.

Note

• This mission can be completed by defeating all enemies in the room with the named NPCs. You do not have to clear the entire map.

Enemies

Circle of Thorns

Nemesis

Notable NPCs

• Zenarusk (Circle of Thorns Fire Thorn Caster)
• Lt. Harburton (Nemesis Lieutenant)

Nemesis Sentries

Before Combat

Nemesis Minion 1: Will they sign?

Nemesis Minion 2: We will convince them.

Combat Start

Nemesis Minion 1: Excellent. A chance to prove our usefulness.

Negotiators

Before Combat

Lt. Harburton: If this is the security you promise us, we are not impressed.

Zenarusk: I see. And what would we gain?

Combat Start

Lt. Harburton: Worry not. Please observe as we demonstrate our power.

Zenarusk: Nemesis seeks to avoid unnecessary conflict between our groups.

Badge

Corrupter

You prevented a Non-Aggression pact between the Circle of Thorns and Nemesis.

Nemesis Soldier

You have a robotic warrior for the games.

Debriefing

If those villains had teamed up, it would have been trouble for sure. I'm glad you were there to put a stop to it, Character. We may never know how many lives your actions have saved.

Story Arc

Merit Rewards: This activity awards 33 Reward Merits.

Missions

Shut down the Freaks' Excelsior plant

Briefing

I've got a good lead on a plant where the Freakshow are manufacturing Excelsior, the drug that makes them so strong. If we can cut off their drug supply, we might be able to curtail their activities for a while. Will you shut down the Freaks' Excelsior plant? I know you can get the job done, but you won't have much time to do it. Maybe 1 hour, tops.

Mission Acceptance

Without Excelsior, the Freaks are just a bunch of angry guys with bad haircuts. The Freaks know that, too, and won't let you get through their numbers. You could take them head on and defeat all the Freaks in there, or you could try concentrating on the excelsior and taking out the Freak behind this lab and his cronies.

Unnecessary Solicitation

That Excelsior plant is still churning out drugs for the Freakshow.

Mission Objective(s)

The harsh smell of chemicals pervades this building.

• Destroy Freaks' Excelsior plant (Timed, 60 minutes)
  • 4 Excelsior Crates to find, Excelsior lab

You destroyed the Freakshow's Excelsior lab.

Enemies

Freakshow

Notable NPCs

• KhEm-SeT (Freakshow Tank Smasher)

Freakshow Patrol

Before Combat

Freakshow Minion 1: I heard there's Masks in here.

Freakshow Minion 2: We'll show 'em to stay out of our business!

Freakshow Sentries

Before Combat

Freakshow Minion 1: Is the new batch ready?

Freakshow Minion 2: I can't wait to get a hit.

Combat Start

Freakshow Minion 1: Masks! Rip 'em up!

KhEm-SeT

Before Combat: This new stuff's gonna be even better than Drek's supply!
Combat Start: You wont' spoil our fun, Character!

Excelsior notes

These notes detail the process used to make the drug Excelsior, which is responsible for the Freaks' super strength and resistance to pain. According to the notes, the Freakshow is close to perfecting a new, improved version of Excelsior that will make them even more powerful.

Debriefing

According to these notes from the Freakshow lab, they're close to perfecting a more powerful version of Excelsior. That can't be good, but at least we'll be prepared. Taking out that lab might even put a dent in their supply for a while and slow down their activity. Good work, Character.

Defeat Freakshow in Brickstown

Briefing

Brickstown's been having a problem with the Freakshow lately. Freaks are prowling around, no doubt looking over Zigursky penitenciary looking and thinking of all their fellow freaks incarcerated there. I'd like you to help them get a closer look at the Ziggurat. From the inside. The Freakshow's numbers need to be brought down before they try something.

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Mission Objective(s)

• Need objective
  • Need objective

Debriefing

The Freakshow are going to be hanging around Brickstown for a while, Hero, but thanks to you a lot more of them will be doing so from the inside of the Ziggurat. Well done.

Go to Crey's Folly and defeat Nemesis

Briefing

You'd think that no one would ever want to go to the polluted wasteland of Crey's Folly, but it seems that the Nemesis Army has been working in the area. I don't know what their plans are, but they can't be up to any good. I'd like to ask you to impede whatever operations Nemesis forces are planning in Crey's Folly.

Mission Objective(s)

• • Defeat 35 Nemesis

Debriefing

You did very well fighting those Nemesis soldiers. Wether or not they are actually controlled by the real Nemesis, I think that the Nemesis army is counting on being able to intimidate heroes and villains alike with Nemesis' fearsome reputation. I'm glad to know that this generation of heroes will refuse to be intimidated.

External Links

• Neal Kendrick at Red Tomax's Guide to City of Heroes