Contaminated
Overview
The Contaminated are an enemy group contained primarily in the Outbreak tutorial zone. In addition, a single level 1 Contaminated minion spawns in Recluse's Victory every two hours.
Background
The Contaminated official info ( Copied from the City of Heroes official website [1]):
The Contaminated were once a small-time band of thugs who dabbled in the drug market, mainly to feed their own addictions. Looking for a cheap score, they broke into an abandoned Crey Biotech office building and found a forgotten stash. Instead of a quick and easy fix, what they found was an experimental drug now known on the streets as “Outbreak.” The gang members got the high they were seeking, and Outbreak spread throughout the neighborhood as quickly as its name implied.
An Outbreak high causes a feeling of invincibility in the user, an increase in violent tendencies, and a boost in physical strength. According to the Genetic Investigation and Facilitation Team (GIFT), prolonged exposure results in madness, as well as physical mutations, which can include glowing green eyes.
Coyote, a hero with an excellent record as a crime fighter, was assigned to help the Paragon Police Department in containing these violent criminals. In addition, he assisted Dr. Miller of the Rivera Medical Center in obtaining the samples necessary to investigate the drug. Dr. Miller identified Outbreak as a Rikti mutation drug, and was eventually able to develop a cure for the early stages of poisoning. Unfortunately, once madness has set in, the effects of the drug are irreversible.
The Paragon Police Department has barricaded several city blocks surrounding the office building where the outbreak originated in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus and stop the distribution of the dangerous drug. In addition, many young heroes in training are sent in to assist the city’s finest in their efforts.
Even with all of these security measures in place, reports indicate that at least one Contaminated thug has been able to slip through the cracks and escape quarantine. An as yet unconfirmed rumor from the Rogue Isles also suggests that the Lost have obtained the formula for Outbreak and are synthesizing the drug in order to distribute it in Paragon City.
Villain Types
Minions
Contaminated Scavenger
These thugs have gotten their hands on a mysterious drug that drives them mad. The source of this drug remains a mystery, but without help these Contaminated brutes will tear the city apart.
Powers
Rock Ranged, Smash
Prisoners can pick up small rocks and throw them at their foes. Not much damage.
Pipe Melee, Smash, Moderate Damage
Pick up a stick or a pipe and clobber your foes.
Contaminated Thug
These thugs have gotten their hands on a mysterious drug that drives them mad. The source of this drug remains a mystery, but without help these Contaminated brutes will tear the city apart.
Powers
Revolver Ranged, Lethal, Moderate Damage
Small caliber side arm. Not very accurate.
Contaminated Brawler
These thugs have gotten their hands on a mysterious drug that drives them mad. The source of this drug remains a mystery, but without help these Contaminated brutes will tear the city apart.
Powers
Rock Ranged Smash
Prisoners can pick up small rocks and throw them at their foes. Not much damage.
Brawl Melee Smash
When all else fails, use your own 2 fists.
Contaminated Slicer
These thugs have gotten their hands on a mysterious drug that drives them mad. The source of this drug remains a mystery, but without help these Contaminated brutes will tear the city apart.
Powers
Rock Ranged Smash
Prisoners can pick up small rocks and throw them at their foes. Not much damage.
Knife Melee Lethal, Low Damage
Basic stabbing and cutting blade.
Badge
If a hero defeats 100 Contaminated, he or she will earn the Isolator Badge.
Notes
- The description text of all Contaminated powers is labeled as powers of the "Prisoners."
- The description text of the Rock power contains a misspelling and a grammatical error. The actual description is, "Prisoners can pick up a small rocks [sic] and throw then [sic] at their foes. Not much damage."