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== Overview ==
{{Infobox Contact
|name=Buck Salinger
|image=BuckSallinger1.jpg
|img_capt=Midnight Squad Researcher 
|zone=[[Croatoa]]
|x=-2094|y=-30|z=291
|levels=30-34
|introed=[[Kelly Nemmers]]
|intros=[[Anton Sampson]]<br />[[Colleen Nelson]]<br />[[Gordon Stacy]]<br />[[Ginger Yates]]<br />[[Cadao Kestrel]]
|enemies={{Enemy Red Caps}}
|badges=
}}

{{Contact Overview|City=H|Zone=Croatoa|x=-2094|y=-30|z=291|Pronoun=his|HoodYN=Y|Hood=Broken Teeth|OriginYN=N|Origin=|LevelYN=Y|Level=30-34}}

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== Introductions ==

=== Contact Introduced By ===
* [[Kelly Nemmers]]

=== New Contact(s) ===
Completing Buck Salinger's story arc missions will allow you to talk to [[Katie Hannon]] to start her Task Force, but she is not explicitly introduced.

Buck will, however, introduce a level 35ish contact. [[Anton Sampson]], [[Colleen Nelson]], [[Gordon Stacy]], [[Ginger Yates]], [[Cadao Kestrel]]

=== Information ===
'''Midnight Squad Researcher'''

The [[Midnight Squad]] is but a shadow of its former self, but you wouldn't know it to hear Buck Salinger's stories.  Buck loves re-living the glory days, when the Midnight Squad was [[Paragon City|Paragon City's]] first line of defense against any and all mystical evils.  Buck's not afraid of what's under the bed, what's hiding in the closet, or what's slinking through the shadowed lanes of [[Croatoa]].  His maverick attitude has gotten him in trouble with his bosses in the past, but even they have to admit, Buck knows his stuff and he's got the gumption to see the job through to the finish.

=== Prior to Introduction ===
We haven't met, partner. You should look up {{Active Contact}} instead.

=== Initial Contact ===
Some people say I'm reckless.  Some people say I'm washed up.  But listen to me, and listen good:  I will get you the information you need to save these people.  And I will give you the support you need to come back alive.

=== Greeting ===
{{Missing Greeting}}
=== Too Busy ===
You've got a pretty full plate to be looking for more work.

=== No More Missions ===
I've got nothing to give you, kid. Maybe you should check with your other contacts.

== Store ==
{{Missing Store}}
* Inspirations
* {{Store Mut Mag|Level=30|Price=100}} {{P10Only}}
* {{Store Nat Mag|Level=30|Price=100}} {{P10Only}}
* {{Store Mag Mut|Level=35|Price=100}} {{P10Only}}
* {{Store Mag Nat|Level=35|Price=100}} {{P10Only}}
* {{Store Mag|Level=30|Price=200}} 
* {{Store Mag|Level=35|Price=200}}

== Story Arc ==

{{MeritAward|6}}

=== Souvenir ===

Salinger is a man full of old stories and crazy ideas, but he knows more than most in [[Croatoa]] and even the most respected listen when he speaks. He approached you to help push back the [[Red Caps]] in the area. You did just that, only to discover it was a test. Salinger wanted to see if you were capable to stand up against the Red Caps.

[[Gordon Bower]] contacted Salinger and told him of several citizens kidnapped by the Red Caps. Lucklily, he's tracked down where they're held. You manage to rescue them, but you can't help thinking there's more going on here than just kidnapping.

Salinger has come up with a plan to strike back at the Red Caps: Iron. He sends you to steal the iron they've stockpiled in their caves. You make it through caves, collecting the needed iron and take it to Mayor Bower to return to its rightful owners. In the pile of iron, Bower finds an old blade belonging to his grandfather. He gives it to you, believing that it will aid you in your fight against the Red Caps.

A mystic named [[Walter Daschle]] has informed Salinger about a posible gathering of Red Caps. Just after that Daschle disappeared. Salinger believes he was taken into the spirit world. You go there, crossing over into that realm, to bring Daschle back. You are ill at ease with your time in that realm, but you find Daschleand return him to safety. However, you discover the true plansbehind the Red Caps actions. They seek to draw Salamanca permanently into the spirit world. There is a way to stop them, but the only people who know how were also captured by the Red Caps.

You travel yet again to the spirit world and search for the three missing mystics. Regretfully, they weren't there. Worse you learned the Red Caps have already begun their attack on Salamanca. You returned to Salinger for further guidance.

The Red Caps attacked Salamanca, trying to pull it into the spirit world. Salinger sends you to find the three missing mystics able to stop this assault and take them to the village fountain. There they were able to start working on a spell to banish the Red Caps from the village.<br />
Thankfully, you were successful and Salamanca did not get pulled into the spirit realm. However, you've made yourself known to the Red Caps and the rest of the spirit realm will not soon forget you.


==== {{UL|Bring the captured citizens back}} ====

'''Briefing'''

I've gotten word from [[Gordon Bower]] that several of his citizens have been kidnapped by the [[Red Caps]]. I'm not going to lie to you. Those citizens are probably in terrible danger. Most likely they'll wind up dead; at worst, they'll wind up as playthings for the Red Caps for all eternity. Fortunately, I know where they are. And I need you to bring them back.

The Red Caps have taken the kidnaped villagers to the spirit world. Be careful there.
[[Image:Salamancans1.jpg|250px|thumb|{{center|The kidnapped Salamancans}}]]
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=A discarded notebook bears the logo for Paragon City University.|Primary=Escort hostages to safety|Secondary=4 citizens to save|Additional=|Completion=You rescued the captive citizens.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Red Caps}}


'''Notable NPCs'''

* [[Kidnapped Salamancan]] x4 (Captives)
* Fiend x4 (One guarding each hostage)



{{Ambush|

During this mission some groups of '''Red Caps''' will be hidden underground and will jump out of the earth if you get close to them.}}

{{Ambush|''Gotcha!''

During this mission if you come close to a mission door you will be ambushed by a wave of '''Red Caps''' who will come out of the door to attack you. For some reason, though, they will despawn almost immediately, so it's probably a bug.}}

{{Ambush|''Kill!''

'''After saving the first prisoner''' you will be ambushed by '''two waves''' of '''Red Caps'''}}

{{Ambush|''Not lose today!''

'''After saving the second prisoner''' you will be ambushed by '''two waves''' of '''Red Caps'''}}

{{Ambush|''Humans be sorry!''

'''After saving the third prisoner''' you will be ambushed by '''two waves''' of '''Red Caps'''}}

{{Ambush|''Get the humans!''

'''After saving the fourth prisoner''' you will be ambushed by '''two waves''' of '''Red Caps'''}}


{{NPC Text|title=Red Caps Dialog|text=

Trying to erect a henge:

'''Rascal:''' ''Stupid totem duty. I want to kill a prisoner!''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Rascal:''' ''You'll do! ''<br />


Working on wooden cages:

'''Rascal:''' ''Ready for prisoners! ''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Rascal:''' ''Hey! You not a prisoner! ''<br />


Looking for inturders:

'''Rascal:''' ''Ready to deal with those humans now.''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Rascal:''' ''Uh oh! You here to spoil our fun! ''<br />


'''Rascal:''' ''We got to keep a lookout. Someone be coming for these humans.''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Rascal:''' ''Hah! Found you! ''<br />
}}

{{NPC Text|title=Prisoners Dialog|text=

'''Kidnapped Salamancan:''' ''I gotta get out of here ''<br />'''Fiend:''' ''You never. Get. Out. ''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Fiend:''' ''Ha! 'Hero', huh?''

(once rescued)

'''Kidnapped Salamancan:''' ''Maybe it's time to take that job upstate!''
}}


'''Debriefing'''

You did well. Four Salamancans are home safe in their beds thanks to you. And what do you get? Well, you get to go up against the forces of evil again. No one ever said being a hero was a walk in the park.

==== {{UL|Recover the Red Caps' iron hoard}} ====

'''Briefing'''

I think I've uncovered a way to strike at the [[Red Caps]]. It seems they've been hoarding all the iron in the area; fey creatures, as I'm sure you know, are afraid of iron. It can harm them quite greviously. If you would go into the caves and recover their iron hoard, I think we could really hit them where it hurts.

When you've finished, take the recovered iron over to [[Gordon Bower|Mayor Bower]]. I'm sure he'll be happy to get his citizens' pots and pans back to them.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=A high, chittering laugh rings off the low walls of these caverns.
|Primary=Recover the iron|Secondary=5 hoards to find|Additional=|Completion=You have recovered all the iron.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Red Caps}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* None


{{Ambush|''Hero not escape!''

'''After recovering each iron hoard''' you will be ambushed by '''two waves''' of '''Red Caps'''}}


{{Mission Clue|Name=Iron|Text=According to Buck Salinger, Red Caps are highly susceptible to damage from iron. No doubt this is why they were trying to hoard it.}}

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Take iron to Gordon Bower|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}

{{Mission Briefing|Type=Debriefing|Contact=Gordon Bower|Text=Thank you. I'll get this iron back to its owners. Except for this piece. This blade. It belonged to my grandfather, you see. I've kept it as something of a memento, but now I want you to have it, at least for a while. I can't think of a better use for it than in defense of my grandfather's home.}}


'''Temporary Power'''

Upon successful completion of this mission, a hero will earn the [[Iron Blade]] temporary power.

{{PowerBox|Icon=Temp Melee Heavy.png|Name=Iron Blade|Effect=Melee, Moderate Damage (Lethal), Foe -Defense|Desc=According to Buck Salinger, it's a well known fact that Fey creatures such as the [[Fir Bolg]], [[Red Caps]] and [[Tuatha de Dannan|Tuatha]] fear iron more than any other substance. This Iron Blade you recovered may be of some use against them. You may carry it for 3 days before returning it to the village.}}

'''Debriefing'''

Exploiting the weaknesses of the Red Caps will be key to defeating them. Use that blade well.

==== {{UL|Check out the Red Caps gathering}} ====

'''Briefing'''

A friend of mine may be in trouble. His name's Daschle. [[Walter Daschle]]. He's a member of [[MAGI]]. Not the most talented mystic you'll ever meet, but very talented when it comes to summoning spells. Last I heard of him, he was working on ways to summon the varied creatures of [[Croatoa]]. I imagined that's why the [[Red Caps]] came after him. I need you to travel to the spirit realm and bring Daschle back. He's a good man, and he's in trouble. It's within the spitit realm. Now, be careful out there. From the intelligence I've recieved, it sounds like this gathering is truly massive.

All signs indicate that the Red Caps are increasing their activities. It could be that they're ready to draw Salamanca into Croatoa permanently.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=As you step into the spirit world, you feel ill at ease.|Primary=Seek clues from Red Caps|Secondary=Save Walter Daschle|Additional=|Completion=You defeated the Red Caps!}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Red Caps}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* [[Walter Daschle]] (NPC Ally)
* Fiend (Guarding Walter Daschle)


{{Ambush|''Got to get Daschle''

During this mission some groups of '''Red Caps''' will be hidden underground and will jump out of the earth if you get close to them. There is at lests a dozen of such ambushes and should be cleared before moving the hostage. }}

{{Ambush|''Slice Hero!''

'''After saving Walter Daschle''' you will be attacked by '''eight waves''' of '''Red Caps'''}}


{{NPC Text|title=Red Caps Dialog|text=

Trying to erect a henge:

'''Rascal:''' ''Got to raise power. Got to get spell working ''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Rascal:''' ''You here to save Daschle? ''<br />


Mounting guard:

(aggroed)

'''Rascal:''' ''I here!''
}}

{{NPC Text|title=Walter Daschle Dialog|text=
'''Walter Daschle:''' ''You creatures should learn not to meddle with power you don't understand! ''<br />'''Fiend:''' ''Power? Hah, you make me laugh.''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Rascal:''' ''Kill!''<br />'''Fiend:''' ''You in trouble now''<br />'''Walter Daschle:''' ''Help me, Hero, and I can help you.''

(once free)

'''Walter Daschle:''' ''You've got to get me out of here. Fortunately, I can summon help!''

(if lost)

'''Walter Daschle:''' ''I'm stranded!''

(when refound)

'''Walter Daschle:''' ''Thanks for the save''

(at the mission exit)

'''Walter Daschle:''' ''You've helped me, but there are others in need of rescue.''
}}


{{Mission Clue|Name=Walter Daschle's story|Text=When you rescued Walter Daschle, he told you:

'We're in more trouble than you understand, my friend. A few of my colleagues and I have been investigating this area ever since things went bad [[Halloween Event 2004|last Halloween]]. The Red Caps are preparing to draw Salamanca permanently into the spirit world. My friends and I cooked up a way to stop them, but before we could do anything, we were captured by the vile creatures. Three of my fellow mystics are still in grave danger. And the whole village is on the verge of tumbling into [[Croatoa]] forever!'}}


'''Debriefing'''

According to Daschle, three of his fellow mystics are still missing. We should track them down immediately.

==== {{UL|Break up the Red Caps ceremony}} ====

'''Briefing'''

You managed to save [[Walter Daschle]], but it sounds like there are three mystics still in danger. I've located a large Red Cap ceremony in the spirit world; it seems likely that the mystics are there. Even if they aren't, we're likely to learn something about the [[Red Caps]] plans to subsume Salamanca. So, I need you there. Now.

The ceremony is taking place in the spirit world. I need to know everything you observe while you're there.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=A gleeful little laugh breaks off into a wicked chortle.|Primary=Defeat Broadkin & his friends|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated the Red Caps, but learned that Salamanca is still in peril.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Red Caps}}


'''Notable NPCs'''
* Broadkin (Fiend)


{{NPC Text|title=Red Caps Dialog|text=

Trying to erect a henge:

'''Rascal:''' ''Salamanca be here soon. And forever.''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Rascal:''' ''You not break our power!''<br />


Working on wooden cages:

'''Rascal:''' ''Good and sturdy ''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Rascal:''' ''You not spoil my preparations! ''<br />


Looking for intruders:

'''Rascal:''' ''My turn next ''<br />

(aggroed)

'''Rascal:''' ''Oh boy! Target practice for everyone!''<br />
}}

{{NPC Text|title=Broadkin Dialog|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''Good, good, good. We take them soon. ''<br />'''Combat start:''' ''Hah! You lose! Salamanca be ours forever! ''<br />
}}


{{Mission Clue|Name=The Red Cap's tale|Text=One of the Red Caps you defeated chortled:

'You too late! Ceremony over; Salamanca be ours! We attack at village fountain! You never stop us, silly, silly person.'}}


'''Debriefing'''

The mystics weren't there? That's bad. What's worse, it sounds like the Red Caps are ready to suck Salamanca into [[Croatoa]]. We have to stop it. We are officially out of time.

==== {{UL|Stop takeover of Salamanca}} ====

'''Briefing'''

According to the [[Red Caps]] you faced, Salamanca is under attack right now.  I need you to get over there and stop it.  There are three mystics still under the Red Caps' control: Janet, William, and Gregori.  I need you to find them and get them to the village fountain.  Once there, they'll start working on a spell to banish the Red Caps from the village.  You'll need to protect the henge around the fountain, which keeps the village safe, while the mystics work their magic.  Otherwise, the Red Caps may be able to take over Salamanca for good!

That henge is the only thing standing between Salamanca and certain destruction.  Keep it there.
[[Image:SalamancaHenges1.jpg|thumb|250px|right|{{center|The ceremony at the henges}}]]
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Somewhere in the village, three mystics are in peril. They need your help, and you need theirs.|Primary=Stop takeover of Salamanca|Secondary=3 mystics to save|Additional=** Lead to stones
** Protect the henge - 15:00|Completion=You saved Salamanca!}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Red Caps}}


'''Notable NPCs'''

* [[Gregori Romanov]] (Captive)
* [[Janet Taylor]] (Captive)
* [[William Speirs]] (Captive)
* Fiend x3 (One guarding each captive)
* [[Stone Henge]] x4 (Object)


{{Ambush|

'''After freeing each mystic''' you will be ambushed by '''a wave''' of '''Red Caps'''}}


'''Debriefing'''

I have to tell you something. According to the mystics, their spell never went off. Just at the moment of completion, some other power tapped into the mystic energy they were creating. The mystics never meant to kill the Red Caps, just remove them from Salamanca. Someone else's hand is at work here.

What's worse, the mystics tell me that spell nearly eliminated them, too. I've got a good idea of who's behind it, and they may well intend to damage only the Red Caps themselves. But, according to my colleagues, that spell could have drastic effects for all magic life: good creatures, magicians, even [[Magic]] Origin heroes. If [[The Cabal]] is behind it, we've got to stop them!

Someone I know could use your help.  But you should also see if you can be of help to [[Katie Hannon]].  You can find her in Sunset Ridge.

== Missions ==

=== {{UL|Push back the Red Caps}} ===

'''Briefing'''

I've heard good things about you, kid, but you should know, I've worked with the best.  The Damsel of Distress.  Empyreal.  The Crimson Fist.  They all worked with me in their heydays, and they all know one thing:  I will not let my heroes down.  With that in mind, I'd like you to take a quick tour through the Broken Teeth.  The [[Red Caps]] are out of control in this area, and I need you to help push them back.

The folklore on the [[Red Caps]] is varied and disturbing.  Fascinating reading, and not a little scary.  These are vile creatures.  Do not underestimate them.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Combat Red Caps in Broken Teeth|Secondary=Defeat 10 Red Caps|Additional=|Completion=You have decreased the number of Red Caps in the area.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Red Caps}}

'''Debriefing'''

Thanks.  I'll be honest with you: that was a test.  I believe in giving my all to the heroes I work with, but I like to know whether they're going to give me the same in return.  Keep it up, and I believe you'll stake a claim on history yourself.

== External Links ==

* {{NoFutureContact|City=h|ID=173}}