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{{otheruses4|1=the drug '''Superadine'''|2=the Just Said No to Superadine history badge|3=Just Said No to Superadine Badge}}
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==Class==
Item (Drug)
==Group==
Skulls, Trolls, Family. Probably others as well.
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==Description==
==Description==
[[Image:salvage_SuperadineExtract.png|left]]


[[Image:salvage_SuperadineExtract.png|left]]
Superadine appeared in the streets during the end of the 70s . The drastic actions of the [[Dawn Patrol]] and the [[Regulators]] against other drugs such as cocaine and heroin had left a void that a cartel of chemical engineers would fill with a new drug: this was the so-called Superadine, which was eventually shown to be a modified version of soldier enhancement formulas developed by the US Army during World War II. (5)
Superadine appeared in the streets during the end of the 70s . The drastic actions of the [[Dawn Patrol]] and the [[Regulators]] against other drugs such as cocaine and heroin had left a void that a cartel of chemical engineers would fill with a new drug: this was the so-called Superadine, which was eventually shown to be a modified version of soldier enhancement formulas developed by the US Army during World War II. (5)


Throughout the mid-eighties, Supes became a more and more popular drug, and despite the Regulators' best efforts, it continued to proliferate in the streets of [[Paragon City]]. There seemed to be no obvious, organized force behind the drug's distribution. Dealers were simply waking up and finding stashes of the serum in their homes. With no distribution and money trail to follow, it was impossible to get to the source of the problem. Paragon City became a very dark, gritty place to live. Despite the growing strength of the national economy, crime (both street and super villain) continued to rise. (5)
==History==
 
===The Emergence of Superadine===
[[Image:Superadine1.jpg|right|thumb|150px|A broken case of Superadine vials]]


[[Image:Superadine1.jpg|center|thumb|150px|right]]
Paraphrased from the city of Heroes Official web site, Game Info, Paragon City Backstory - [http://www.cityofheroes.com/gameinfo/paragon_city_otherworlds.html Other Worlds Discovered]:
And this wave of drug was only finally stopped in March 1986, when [[Back Alley Brawler]] -with the help of the [[Midnight Squad]]- located the lab where the Superadine was being produced and assaulted it, effectively stopping the Superadine creation.(6)


The facility turned out to be much more than a mere drug lab. It was a modern, high-tech, research facility. Not only were they manufacturing and distributing the drug, but they were also monitoring its effects on addicts.(5)


The nefarious researchers had learned that, in less than 1% of those addicted to Supes, the human brain undergoes a radical alteration. The result is the creation of a new kind of sense - the ability to see, and even travel to other dimensions. This amazing psychic feat had long been theorized, as had the existence of alternate realities. The researchers had proven the theories true. Although the process drove the addicts quite mad, it also showed them whole other worlds; worlds similar, but yet different than our own. The [[Freedom Phalanx]] was unsure what to do with this research. The findings promised extraordinary new discoveries for the scientific world, but the data had been accrued in the foulest, most amoral manner imaginable. (5)
''Throughout the mid-eighties, Supes became a more and more popular drug, and despite the Regulators' best efforts, it continued to proliferate in the streets of [[Paragon City]]. There seemed to be no obvious, organized force behind the drug's distribution. Dealers were simply waking up and finding stashes of the serum in their homes. With no distribution and money trail to follow, it was impossible to get to the source of the problem. Paragon City became a very dark, gritty place to live. Despite the growing strength of the national economy, crime (both street and super villain) continued to rise.''


One of the Freedom Phalanx researchers, [[Dr. Brian Webb]], kept on investigating those extra-dimensional abilities the Superadine apparently granted. Dr. Webb correctly reasoned that the ability to pierce the dimension barrier was not unique to the chemically modified brains of Supes addicts. Rather, the addicts just happened to be tapping into some greater cosmic law. Dr. Webb set out to discover the science behind that law. (5)


Dr. Webb's investigations led him to eventually pierce the barrier between dimensions, making thus possible the interdimensional travel. Dr. Webb ended up resigning as a Freedom Phalanx researcher to create his own firm, [[Portal Corporation|Portal Corp]].
''This wave of drug was only finally stopped in March 1986, when [[Back Alley Brawler]] -with the help of the [[Midnight Squad]]- located the lab where the Superadine was being produced and assaulted it, effectively stopping the Superadine creation.''




[[Image:Superadine2.jpg|center|thumb|150px|left]] [[Image:Troll1.jpg|100px|thumb| |<div style="text-align: center;border:none">Troll</div>]]
''The facility turned out to be much more than a mere drug lab. It was a modern, high-tech, research facility. Not only were they manufacturing and distributing the drug, but they were also monitoring its effects on addicts.''
Since then, it seems the Superadine has found its way to the streets once again, and is today one of the many drugs that plague Paragon City, and one of the most dangerous.
[[Image:Superadine2.jpg|thumb|left|Viles of Superadine]]


The drug itself is described as a green liquid (4), and is distributed in small doses in elegant black capsules, to make it appealing to those who are always looking for the latest designer drug. (3)


When injected, it gives a sense of profound confidence and euphoria along with increased endurance and strength. Beyond these seeming benefits, it is also a mild hallucinogen and powerfully addictive. (5) Abuse of Superadine may causes drastic mutations in the user's body, and can transform him into a Troll. Uncut Superadine is even more dangerous, and  it is usually used by Trolls in their Raves in Skyway City, creating thus the fearsome Supa Trolls.
''The nefarious researchers had learned that, in less than 1% of those addicted to Supes, the human brain undergoes a radical alteration. The result is the creation of a new kind of sense - the ability to see, and even travel to other dimensions. This amazing psychic feat had long been theorized, as had the existence of alternate realities. The researchers had proven the theories true. Although the process drove the addicts quite mad, it also showed them whole other worlds; worlds similar, but yet different than our own. The [[Freedom Phalanx]] was unsure what to do with this research. The findings promised extraordinary new discoveries for the scientific world, but the data had been accrued in the foulest, most amoral manner imaginable.''


''One of the Freedom Phalanx researchers, [[Dr. Brian Webb]], kept on investigating those extra-dimensional abilities the Superadine apparently granted. Dr. Webb correctly reasoned that the ability to pierce the dimension barrier was not unique to the chemically modified brains of Supes addicts. Rather, the addicts just happened to be tapping into some greater cosmic law. Dr. Webb set out to discover the science behind that law.''


Today, this drug is mostly linked to the Skulls, Trolls and The Family. Those groups are unofficially known sometimes as "the Superadine Connection". This cartel at large seems to be in war with a second cartel formed by the Warriors, the Outcasts and the Hellions. (1) Other groups, like the Sky Raiders, seem to deal occasionally with Superadine, though not in large  quantities (7)
''Dr. Webb's investigations led him to eventually pierce the barrier between dimensions, making thus possible the interdimensional travel. Dr. Webb ended up resigning as a Freedom Phalanx researcher to create his own firm, [[Portal Corporation|Portal Corp]].''


As an interesting note, the Skulls have recently started to try to create their own Superadine, and one mission will take you to one of their labs.(2)
===Superadine in the Present Day===
[[Image:Troll1.jpg|100px|thumb|A Troll, victim of Superadine overdose]]


[[Image:Superadine_Lab.jpg|thumb|left|A [[Superadine Lab]]]]
Since then, it seems the Superadine has found its way to the streets once again, and is today one of the many drugs that plague Paragon City, and one of the most dangerous.
Despite the war on drugs and all the damage caused by the Regulators to the Frost drug cartel, it should be noticed that the original manufacturers of Superadine have never been mentioned again. The Family was distributing the drug, but the identity of the manufacturers and researchers arrested in that lab by Back Alley Brawler has been never revealed, nor their true intentions.
 
A not-so-well known effect is that Superadine and Rage don't mix well, and cause a massive cerebral imbalance if mixed.(8)
 
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==Appearances==
 
'''In game'''
 
* City of Heroes:
**Mission: "Destroy the drug lab and recover the samples the Skulls are using", where you assault the Skulls Superadine lab.
**Mission: "Talk to Clarence and get his take on gang war", where you will be taken to a Superadine store under attack by Hellions
(Those are physical appearances of Superadine in game, but there are many more mentions in other missions)
** The Badge "Just said no to Superadine" describes all the main war on drugs events.
** Superadine Extract will drop as Salvage off the Trolls.
 
*City of Villains:
** The only mention I have found so far is in one of Lt. Demitrovich's missions, Defeat Longbow Agents, where the Family tries to bring a Superadine cargo into Crimson Cove, in Nerva.
 
 
[[Image:SuperadineLab1.jpg|center|thumb|400px||<div style="text-align: center;border:none">Skulls' Superadine lab</div>]]


'''In comic book'''
==Effects of Superadine==


* UNKNOWN
The drug itself is described as a green liquid<ref>[[Just_Said_No_to_Superadine_Badge#Monument_2|Just Said No to Superadine Badge: Monument 2]]</ref>, and is distributed in small doses in elegant black capsules, to make it appealing to those who are always looking for the latest designer drug.<ref>[[Prince_Kiros_Nandelu#Put_a_stop_to_the_gang_activity_in_the_office|Prince Kiros Nandelu: Put a stop to the gang activity in the office]]</ref>


'''In novels'''
When injected, it gives a sense of profound confidence and euphoria along with increased endurance and strength. Beyond these seeming benefits, it is also a mild hallucinogen and powerfully addictive.<ref>[http://www.cityofheroes.com/gameinfo/paragon_city_otherworlds.html Other Worlds Discovered, Paragraph 5]</ref>  Abuse of Superadine may causes drastic mutations in the user's body, and can transform him into a [[Trolls|Troll]].<ref>[[Just_Said_No_to_Superadine_Badge#Monument_3|Just Said No to Superadine: Monument 3]]</ref> Uncut Superadine is even more dangerous, and  it is usually used by Trolls in their Raves in Skyway City, creating thus the fearsome [[Supa Trolls]].
[[Image:Superadine_Lab.jpg|left|thumb|150px|A [[Superadine Lab]]]]


* UNKNOWN


'''Other sources''' (Pen and Pencil game, Trading Cards game, etc...)
Today, this drug is mostly linked to the Skulls, Trolls and The Family. Those groups are unofficially known sometimes as "the Superadine Connection". This cartel at large seems to be in war with a second cartel formed by the Warriors, the Outcasts and the Hellions.<ref>'''Stop the gang war''' story arc, available through [[Wes Schnabel]], [[Lorenzo DiCosta]], and [[Willy Starbuck]]</ref>  Other groups, like the Sky Raiders, seem to deal occasionally with Superadine, though not in large  quantities.<ref>[[Christine_Lansdale#Break_up_deal_between_the_Sky_Raiders_and_Family|Christine Lansdale: Break up deal between the Sky Raiders and Family]]</ref>


So far, none.
Recently, the Skulls have started to try to create their own Superadine.<ref>'''Destroy the drug lab and recover the sample the Skulls are using''' story arc, available through [[Linda Summers]] and [[Juan Jimenez]]</ref>


==Sources==
Despite the war on drugs and all the damage caused by the Regulators to the Frost drug cartel, it should be noted that the original manufacturers of Superadine have never been mentioned again. The Family was distributing the drug, but the identity of the manufacturers and researchers arrested in that lab by Back Alley Brawler has been never revealed, nor their true intentions.


1: City of Heroes Story Arc: Bonefire. (Available through [[Wes Schnabel#Story Arc|Wes Schnabel]], [[Lorenzo DiCosta#Story Arc|Lorzeno DiCosta]], and [[Willy Starbuck#Story Arc|Willy Starbuck]].)
A little-known fact is that Superadine and another drug, [[Rage]], don't mix well, and cause a massive cerebral imbalance if mixed.<ref>'''The Tsoo shenanigans''' story arc, available through [[Virginia Hoffman]], [[Vitaly Cherenko]], [[Kong Bao]], and [[Thao Ku]]</ref>


2: City of Heroes mission: Destroy the drug lab and recover the sample the Skulls are using (Available through [[Linda Summers#Destroy the drug lab and recover the sample the Skulls are using|Linda Summers]] and [[Juan Jimenez#Destroy the drug lab and recover the sample the Skulls are using|Juan Jimenez]].)
==Appearances In-Game==
[[Image:SuperadineLab1.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Skulls' Superadine lab]]


3: City of Heroes mission: Put a stop in the gang activity in the office.
* City of Heroes: See the Reference section below.
*City of Villains: [[Lt._Demitrovich#Defeat_Longbow_Strike_team|Lt. Demitrovich: Defeat Longbow Strike team]]


4: City of Heroes History badge: Plaque 2, Just Said no to Supradine
==References==
{{Reflist}}


5: City of heroes official site: Other worlds discovered.
6: City of Heroes History badge: Just said no to Superadine, Monument 4
7: City of Heroes mission: Break up the deal between the Sky Raiders and the Family.
8: City of Heroes Story Arc: The Tsoo shenanigans


==See Also==
==See Also==


* [[Back Alley Brawler]]
* [[Back Alley Brawler]]
* [[Dawn Patrol]]
* [[Dawn Patrol]]
* [[Dr. Brian Webb]]
* [[Dr. Brian Webb]]
 
* [[The Family]]
* [[Family]]
 
* [[Freedom Phalanx]]
* [[Freedom Phalanx]]
* [[Just Said No to Superadine Badge]]
* [[Just Said No to Superadine Badge]]
* [[Midnight Squad]]
* [[Midnight Squad]]
* [[Portal Corporation]]
* [[Portal Corporation]]
* [[Rage]]
* [[Rage]]
* [[Regulators]]
* [[Regulators]]
* [[Skulls]]
* [[Skulls]]
* [[Trolls]]
* [[Trolls]]
* [[Troll Rave]]
* [[Troll Rave]]


==External Links==
==External Links==


* [http://www.cityofheroes.com/gameinfo/paragon_city_otherworlds.html City of Heroes official site]
* [http://www.cityofheroes.com/gameinfo/paragon_city_otherworlds.html City of Heroes official site]


[[Category:Game Background]]
[[Category:Game Background]]

Revision as of 02:52, 13 September 2008

Description

Salvage SuperadineExtract.png

Superadine appeared in the streets during the end of the 70s . The drastic actions of the Dawn Patrol and the Regulators against other drugs such as cocaine and heroin had left a void that a cartel of chemical engineers would fill with a new drug: this was the so-called Superadine, which was eventually shown to be a modified version of soldier enhancement formulas developed by the US Army during World War II. (5)

History

The Emergence of Superadine

A broken case of Superadine vials

Paraphrased from the city of Heroes Official web site, Game Info, Paragon City Backstory - Other Worlds Discovered:


Throughout the mid-eighties, Supes became a more and more popular drug, and despite the Regulators' best efforts, it continued to proliferate in the streets of Paragon City. There seemed to be no obvious, organized force behind the drug's distribution. Dealers were simply waking up and finding stashes of the serum in their homes. With no distribution and money trail to follow, it was impossible to get to the source of the problem. Paragon City became a very dark, gritty place to live. Despite the growing strength of the national economy, crime (both street and super villain) continued to rise.


This wave of drug was only finally stopped in March 1986, when Back Alley Brawler -with the help of the Midnight Squad- located the lab where the Superadine was being produced and assaulted it, effectively stopping the Superadine creation.


The facility turned out to be much more than a mere drug lab. It was a modern, high-tech, research facility. Not only were they manufacturing and distributing the drug, but they were also monitoring its effects on addicts.

Viles of Superadine


The nefarious researchers had learned that, in less than 1% of those addicted to Supes, the human brain undergoes a radical alteration. The result is the creation of a new kind of sense - the ability to see, and even travel to other dimensions. This amazing psychic feat had long been theorized, as had the existence of alternate realities. The researchers had proven the theories true. Although the process drove the addicts quite mad, it also showed them whole other worlds; worlds similar, but yet different than our own. The Freedom Phalanx was unsure what to do with this research. The findings promised extraordinary new discoveries for the scientific world, but the data had been accrued in the foulest, most amoral manner imaginable.

One of the Freedom Phalanx researchers, Dr. Brian Webb, kept on investigating those extra-dimensional abilities the Superadine apparently granted. Dr. Webb correctly reasoned that the ability to pierce the dimension barrier was not unique to the chemically modified brains of Supes addicts. Rather, the addicts just happened to be tapping into some greater cosmic law. Dr. Webb set out to discover the science behind that law.

Dr. Webb's investigations led him to eventually pierce the barrier between dimensions, making thus possible the interdimensional travel. Dr. Webb ended up resigning as a Freedom Phalanx researcher to create his own firm, Portal Corp.

Superadine in the Present Day

A Troll, victim of Superadine overdose

Since then, it seems the Superadine has found its way to the streets once again, and is today one of the many drugs that plague Paragon City, and one of the most dangerous.

Effects of Superadine

The drug itself is described as a green liquid[1], and is distributed in small doses in elegant black capsules, to make it appealing to those who are always looking for the latest designer drug.[2]

When injected, it gives a sense of profound confidence and euphoria along with increased endurance and strength. Beyond these seeming benefits, it is also a mild hallucinogen and powerfully addictive.[3] Abuse of Superadine may causes drastic mutations in the user's body, and can transform him into a Troll.[4] Uncut Superadine is even more dangerous, and it is usually used by Trolls in their Raves in Skyway City, creating thus the fearsome Supa Trolls.


Today, this drug is mostly linked to the Skulls, Trolls and The Family. Those groups are unofficially known sometimes as "the Superadine Connection". This cartel at large seems to be in war with a second cartel formed by the Warriors, the Outcasts and the Hellions.[5] Other groups, like the Sky Raiders, seem to deal occasionally with Superadine, though not in large quantities.[6]

Recently, the Skulls have started to try to create their own Superadine.[7]

Despite the war on drugs and all the damage caused by the Regulators to the Frost drug cartel, it should be noted that the original manufacturers of Superadine have never been mentioned again. The Family was distributing the drug, but the identity of the manufacturers and researchers arrested in that lab by Back Alley Brawler has been never revealed, nor their true intentions.

A little-known fact is that Superadine and another drug, Rage, don't mix well, and cause a massive cerebral imbalance if mixed.[8]

Appearances In-Game

Skulls' Superadine lab

References


See Also

External Links