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== Overview ==
{{Infobox Contact
|name=Dr. Aeon
|image=DrAeonSF.jpeg
|img_capt=Director of the Arachnos Quantum Structure Association
|zone=[[Cap Au Diable]]
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|levels=35-50
|enemies={{Enemy Arachnos}}{{Enemy Crey}}{{Enemy Gold Brickers}}{{Enemy 5th Column}}{{Enemy Devouring Earth}}{{Enemy Vanguard}}{{Enemy Cap au Diable Demons}}{{Enemy Luddites}}
|badge=[[Gold Standard Badge| Gold Standard]]<br />[[Unfriendly Fire Badge| Unfriendly Fire]]<br />[[Ripple Raider Badge|Ripple Raider]]<br />[[Power Overwhelming Badge| Power Overwhelming]]<br />[[Can't Touch This Badge| Can't Touch This]]<br />[[Master of Dr. Aeon's Strike Force Badge| Master of Dr. Aeon's Strike Force]]</br>[[Best Friends Forever Badge| Best Friends Forever]]
}}
'''Dr. Aeon''' can be found as a Strike Force contact in [[Cap au Diable]], as an [[Elite Boss]], an [[Archvillain]] or Scientist for [[Arachnos]].


'''Heroes will find him in these missions:'''

* During the mission [[Serpent Drummer#Fight back Rikti attacks|Fight back Rikti attacks]] from [[Serpent Drummer]], as a NPC and an Hostage, for levels 40 - 50.
* During the mission [[Statesman's Task Force#Capture Dr. Aeon|Capture Dr. Aeon]], in the [[Statesman's Task Force]], as a speaking NPC only, without any actual interaction, levels 45 - 50.
* During the mission [[Statesman's Task Force#Capture Dr. Aeon 2|Capture Dr. Aeon]] (a second time), in the Statesman Task Force, as an [[Archvillain]].

[[File:Dr. Aeon.jpg|150px|thumb|{{center|In combat armor,<br />as enemy}}]]
'''Villains encounter Dr. Aeon in the following missions:'''

* During the mission [[Serpent Drummer#Fight back Rikti attacks|Fight back Rikti attacks]] from [[Serpent Drummer]], as a NPC and a Hostage, for levels 40 - 50.
* The [[Black Scorpion#Kidnap Dr. Aeon|Kidnap Dr. Aeon]] mission from [[Black Scorpion]] for levels 40-44.
* The [[Television#Make Dr. Aeon write a paper|Make Dr. Aeon write a paper]] mission from [[Television]] for levels 45-50.
* The [[Efficiency Expert Pither#Beat the truth out of Dr. Aeon|Beat the truth out of Dr. Aeon]] mission from [[Efficiency Expert Pither]] for levels 45-50.
* The [[Operative Grillo#Sabotage Dr. Aeon's research|Sabotage Dr. Aeon's research]] mission from [[Operative Grillo]] for levels 45-50.
* The [[Ghost Widow#Go through the portal|Go through the portal]] mission from [[Ghost Widow]] for levels 45-50.
* The [[Captain Mako#Speak with Operative Grillo|Speak with Operative Grillo]] mission from [[Captain Mako]] for levels 45-50.
* The [[Captain Mako#Speak with Arbiter Daos|Speak with Arbiter Daos]] mission from [[Captain Mako]] for levels 45-50.
* The [[Scirocco#Talk to Arbiter Daos, Catch Dr. Aeon|Talk to Arbiter Daos, Catch Dr. Aeon]] mission from [[Scirocco]] or [[Black Scorpion]] for levels 45-50.

'''Praetorians may find him in the following missions:'''

* The [[Anti-Matter#Part Five: Praetoria's Last, Best Hope|Part Five: Praetoria's Last, Best Hope]] from [[Anti-Matter]] as a Lieutenant and an Enemy, for levels 15-20.


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== Background ==
[[File:Dr. Aeon 02.png|125px|thumb|{{center|As scientist}}]]

The man known as Doctor Thaddeus Aeon AQSA (Arachnos Quantum Structure Association) is without a doubt the most brilliant scientist in the [[Rogue Isles]] and probably one of the most brilliant minds of the whole planet.  A metahuman genius able to work on literally hundreds of projects at the same time, he is responsible for the creation of inventions such as the [[Technofreak Badge#Monument 3|NutriPaste]] and the [[PTS|Power Transference System]].<br />  
Apparently, he is also the creator of the mysterious structure of unknown purpose in [[Grandville]] known as "The Web".  Head of the [[Aeon Corp]]oration based in [[Cap au Diable]], as well as the governor of Cap au Diable itself, he has under his command other scientists of talent such as [[Dr. Forrester]] and [[Dr. Geist]]... who are almost as crazy as Aeon himself.<br />
Aeon is also known for having developed the Rogue Isles University. Aeon University offers revolutionary courses in 'Transdimensional Shift Phasing', 'Demolitions for a Better Tomorrow', 'Cloning and You and You', and 'Power Sources: Risk vs. Reward'.<br />
Doctor Aeon is also the founder of '''[[Architect Entertainment]]''', a company that brought with it the [[Mission Architect]], through which citizens of [[Paragon City]] and the [[Rogue Isles]] can create and experience untold multitudes of virtual realities.

His less virtuous activities include the killing of an indeterminate number of citizens of the Rogue Isles in his futile attempts to create superpowers, being among the victims the Thermopolis, parents of the young heroine [[Pyriss]]. Dr. Aeon is also involved in the creation of the superpowered villain known as [[King Midas]], whose [[Goldbrickers]] have been plaguing Cap au Diable for some time now. He is also known to have thrown people into the [[Shadow Shard]] for no real reason other than his mind tells him to.<br />

His enemies include the fanatical [[Luddites]] from Cap Au Diable, the [[Arachnos]] Marshal for Cap au Diable, [[Marshal Brass|Leon Brass]], and the mysterious man known as [[Professor Echo]].  Recently, the [[Television]] became a new adversary after forcing Dr. Aeon into writing a scientific report encouraging everyone to watch more television.

Doctor Aeon is a cowardly man, but he can be a very dangerous if he's found with his combat armor on.  That technological jewel allows him to use huge amounts of energy in combat, in melee or at distance, can envelop him in an energy field and can even create copies of himself, which, while not as strong as the original, are still very strong.

{{SpoilerBox|warning=True Origins|''To know the true origin of Dr. Aeon please read the article on [[Dr. Egon]]''}}

== Biography ==
=== Description ===

'''Director of the Arachnos Quantum Structure Association'''

An unethical scientific genius, Dr. Aeon is not a man to be trifled with. Some think he may soon become a major player in Arachnos, assuming he survives the plans of his enemies.

=== Character Stats ===

'''Secret Identity:''' Thaddeus Aeon<br />
'''Origin:''' Mutation/Science?<br />
'''Archetype:''' Blaster<br />
'''Primary Powers:''' [[Energy Blast]]<br />
'''Secondary Powers:''' [[Energy Melee]]<br />
'''Other Powers:''' [[Force Field]]<br />
'''Signature Powers:'''   Aeon Special, Summon Clones

''Aeon Special'' is the special forcefield power Dr. Aeon uses as an [[Archvillain]] from the [[Statesman's Task Force]].  While it is up, he is impervious to all damage.  Usage of the ''[[Power of the Thorn]]'' is required to disable the shield temporarily.  ''Summon Clones'' allows Dr. Aeon to summon many [[Elite Boss]] versions of himself from other dimensions.  These Aeon clones' powersets are listed on the [[Arachnos]] page.

== Quotes ==

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Praetoria's Last, Best Hope dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''

:''Stupid drones! Do I have to do EVERYTHING myself?!''<br />
:''...I'm not supposed to do everything myself!''<br>
:''[[Praetoria]]... looks pretty nice. This [[Praetor Berry|Berry]] knows what he's doing.''<br />

'''Combat start:'''

:''Ah, a Praetorian! This will be an excellent test of my new Aeon Field!''<br />
:''Drones!''<br />
:''Eradicate this Praetorian!''}}


During the mission '''Fight back Rikti attacks''' he will be found after being captured by the Rikti, inside the PTS control complex:

{{NPC Text|title=''Fight back Rikti attacks'' dialogue|text=
'''Rikti soldier:'''  ''Trick Use:  Negative''<br />
'''Dr. Aeon:'''  ''I'll...  I'll tell you everything you want to know, if you spare me!''<br />
'''Rikti Magus:'''  ''Status Query:  Entity [[Bat'Zul]]?''

(aggroed)

'''Dr. Aeon:'''  ''Help me!  I'm too intelligent to die!''<br />
'''Rikti Magus:'''  ''Interference:  Unacceptable!''

'''Once free:'''  ''Uh, I was just about to, uh, trick them, yes.''<br />
''Well, never mind.  We've got to shut down the PTS before it esca...''<br />
''um... aah...''<br />
''Explodes!  Yes, before it explodes.''<br />
''Just help me get to the main control computer!''

'''At the PTS computer:'''  ''Right, that's taken care of and I'm out of here!''

'''If refound:''' ''Yeah, you alien scum are lucky {{Character}} is here to hold me back!''

'''Ambush:''' ''Recover: Prisoner.''}}


During the first '''Capture Dr. Aeon''' mission (the second mission in the Statesman Task Force), he is the main objective of the mission:


During the first cutscene, he will show up dressed in scientist clothes and will flee through a nearby portal:

{{CutsceneText|Text=[[File:Aeoncutscene1.jpg|300px|right|thumb|{{center|Dr. Aeon's exit}}]]
'''Dr. Aeon:'''
:''AAAAH! Heroes!''

:''And I don't have my combat armor!''

:''I know! I'll escape to my secret base through the portal!''

:''They'll never catch me now! I am a genius!''

:''Ah-ha-ha-ha!''}}

Soon after, once at the other side of the portal, he will laugh at his pursuers in a second cutscene:

{{CutsceneText|Text=[[File:CutsceneAeonTrap1.jpg|300px|right|{{center|Dr. Aeon's trap}}]]
'''Dr. Aeon:'''
:''Ah-ha-ha-ha!''

:''You 'Stupor-powered' fools have fallen into my brilliant trap! Allow me to explain:''

:''That portal didn't send you to a secret base, instead it sent you into the future, where my Web device has allowed Lord Recluse to conquer the world!''

:''Mwha-ha-ha!''

:''But don't worry, fools! I've made arrangements to have you captured by some of Arachnos's operatives here in the future. Like Regent Korol,''

:''Magus Mu'Drakhan,''

:''Shadow Spider,''

:''And Viridian,''

:''Each has part of the code needed to open this door:''

:''And set this portal to send you back to the present:''

:''So just sit tight and wait to be taken prisoner.''

:''And whatever you do, don't even think about fighting them!''

:''There's no way you could win, so don't even try it!''

:''I can't believe I just told them how to escape like that!''

:''Okay, just erase this recording and we'll start again.''

'''Bane Spider Executioner:'''
:''Uh, sir?''

'''Dr. Aeon:'''
:''What?''

'''Bane Spider Executioner:'''
:''Uh... You said you wanted to transmit this, uh, live...''

'''Dr. Aeon:'''
:''AAAAH!  Shut it off!  Shut it off!''}}


During the second '''Capture Dr. Aeon''' mission (the fourth mission in the Statesman Task Force), you'll finally engage him in combat:

{{NPC Text|title=''Capture Dr. Aeon'' dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''Heroes! In my inner sanctum? This is inconceivable!''<br />
''Fortunately, I have my impenetrable force-field to make me invincible!''<br />
''Engaging temporal displacement device!''

'''At 75% Life:''' ''My force-field was scientifically perfect! How can this be happening?''

'''At 50% Life:''' ''You, heroes, with your primitive minds! You're stupid! Stupid!''

'''At 25% Life:''' ''I took all variables into account! This is inconceivable!''

'''Defeated:''' ''It doesn't matter...''<br />
''You'll never have a chance against Recluse.''

'''Activating his Personal Force Field:''' ''Engaging temporal displacement device!''

'''After defeating a player:''' ''Based on empirical evidence, I conclude that you suck!''<br />
''If I were your a professor, I'd give you an "F" for effort.''<br />
''Ha! I hypothesize that you have just been "Aeonnihilated"!''}}

== Strike Force ==

See [[Dr. Aeon Strike Force]]

== See Also ==

* Dr. Aeon's [[Arachnos Archvillains#Dr. Aeon|Arachnos Archvillains]] profile for a list of his powers
* [[Dr. Aeon?]]

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