John Houston

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Overview

John Houston, WSPDR Journalist
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WSPDR Journalist
Zone Independence Port
Coordinates (-868.2, 0.0, -3856.4)[Copy]
Level Range 40-44
Introduced By None
Enemy Groups
Badges Badge storyarc houston H.png Pollster
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John Houston is a rogue contact in the Crey Cove neighborhood of Independence Port at coordinates (-868, 0, -3856)[Copy] . His level range is 40-44.

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

None, walk-up.

Contact Introduces

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Information

WSPDR Journalist

John Houston is an unscrupulous news reporter formerly with the TPN, now with WSPDR, who will do anything for a story. He's here in Paragon City following a major lead on something, but he's been very picky with his clientele, stating that the 'risk of negative press' requires a certain caliber of temperament. How he convinced the city to let him in on a press pass is just plain impressive. He must have some decent credentials.

Initial Contact / Greeting

This is big, Character, really big. It's also carrying the stench of corruption all over it, and you're probably going to get a little on yourself too. If you're down to get involved in something massive and potentially dirty, hit me up.

Too Busy

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Too Low Level

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No More Missions

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Store

Story Arc

Noble Intentions

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Souvenir

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Chapter One: Muckraking

Briefing

John is looking uncharacteristically sweaty and is constantly checking his appearance in the news van's rear view mirror.

I'm not going to lie, Character, not this time. There's too much at risk. I'll be frank with you - I'm nervous. Not for my sake, of course, but for my source. I was supposed to meet them to get some information they couldn't deliver over the phone. Hush-hush stuff. Very confidential. Top secret!

I was late for our meeting, and when I arrived I heard voices, so I stayed calm and collected and approached cautiously. I only caught a glimpse of them in the dim light but I recognized them. They were Warriors, and they had my source! I watched helplessly as they dragged her into one of those nasty sewers. There was nothing I could do, I'm sure you agree. I'm not a hero or even an anti-hero, but I can't give up on a source. It's just not done. So I need you to go down there and bring her back. The information she's got is of vital public interest.

  • Save the girl, save democracy? Sure, I'll do it. For a price.

Save the girl, save democracy? Sure, I'll do it. For a price.

Of course, of course, I know your reputation. I'm putting you on retainer, Character. Once we have confirmed that information I'm sure I can use your services again. Now please hurry, I don't want to have to report on yet another innocent victim of Paragon City gang crime.

Unnecessary Solicitation

I can't understand why the Warriors would go after my source. She's a Praetorian refugee like me, and she's not one to draw any attention. Maybe one day I can get an interview with some Warriors to find out what makes them tick. But this is not that day. Go on, Character, find my source!

Mission Objective(s)

Clearly visible tracks in the foul muck. John's source is leaving a trail for you to follow. Clever girl.

  • Recover the source
    • Find Houston's Source
      • Get Tunnel Rat to safety
      • Speak with Tunnel Rat

You have rescued Tunnel Rat and acquired the information Houston wanted.

Enemies

Warriors

Notable NPCs

Ambush! Upon rescuing Tunnel Rat, three waves of Warriors will spawn.

Debriefing

You found her? I knew it was a good idea to hire you. I understand why she didn't want to be seen with me. Tunnel Rat isn't one for the spotlight - or any light, really. Wait, she said I smelled bad?

You're good at this. I'm starting to feel like I'm back home. It's comfortable.

Clue
Noble Intentions

John's source turned out to be another Praetorian refugee, a woman called 'Tunnel Rat'. The warriors had grabbed her since they believed she had information on someone called 'Alexander the Great', one of their former members. Alexander Pavlidis was going into politics, and Tunnel Rat had learned that he was getting in with some bad bedfellows from Striga called the Port Noble Citizens Brigade. John Houston put you on retainer and asked you to head to Striga to interview the locals.


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