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== Overview ==
{{Infobox Contact
|name=Neal Kendrick
|image=NealKendrick1.jpg
|img_capt=Media Watchdog
|zone=[[Brickstown]]
|x=376|y=0|z=1576
|levels=30-34
|introed=[[Collin Larson]]
|intros=?
|enemies={{Enemy Circle of Thorns}}
{{Enemy Council}}
{{Enemy Crey}}
{{Enemy Freakshow}}
{{Enemy Nemesis}}
{{Enemy Rikti}}
|badges=[[Image:Badge stature 08.png|22px]] [[Corrupter Badge]]
}}

{{Contact Overview|Name=Neal Kendrick|City=H|Zone=Brickstown|x=376|y=0|z=1576|Pronoun=his|HoodYN=Y|Hood=Seven Gates|OriginYN=Y|Origin=Technology|LevelYN=Y|Level=30-34}}
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== Introductions ==

=== Contact Introduced By ===
* [[Collin Larson]]

=== New Contact(s) ===

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=== Information ===

'''Media Watchdog'''

Neal Kendrick began his career as an investigator for the FCC.  He was determined to take down big media corporations who were circumventing laws against media consolidation, but he wasn't prepared for the clout such corporations could wield.  He discovered that some powerful CEOs were using blackmail to force local television stations to sell, but when he took his findings to his bosses, they refused to back up his efforts to arrest the criminals.  So Neal quit and became a freelance media watchdog.  He first started working with heroes about four years ago, when the [[Dawn Patrol]] asked him to look into some false allegations made against them by a tabloid television show.  Since then he's worked closely with heroes, many of whom are happy to help him keep the big media outlets honest.

=== Initial Contact ===

== Store ==
* Inspirations
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== Badge Mission ==
{{Mission Badge Corrupter}}

== Story Arc ==
{{Mission StoryArc The Freakshow War}}

== Missions ==
{{Mission Common Find out who's supplying the Freakshow with the new weapons}}

{{Mission Common Put a stop to the Freakshow torching contest}}

=== {{UL|Go to Portal Corporation and see what their scientists have come up with}} ===

'''Briefing'''

The techs over at Portal Corporation are working on a little project for me.  I need to know whether these armies of [[Nemesis]] are under the control of the original arch-villain, and they think they know how to figure that out.  The last time [[Nemesis (Archvillain)|Nemesis]] was ever seen was just before the [[Rikti War]].  He fought [[Statesman]] and a number of other heroes, but when the fight reached Portal Corporation, he dashed into a portal that led to the [[Rikti]] home world.  If they can trace his movements within that dimension, they may be able to determine if he has really come back.  Can you get over to this Portal office and see what their scientists have come up with?

Thanks.  I really need this information

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Go to Portal Corporation|Secondary=4 scientists to save|Additional=|Completion=You defeated the villains and learned that one of the scientists has been kidnapped.}}

'''Note'''

Mission is a defeat all.

{{Mission Clue|Name=The scientist's story|Text=One of the scientists you rescued told you:

'The Rikti made off with my friend, Dr. Cooke!  He was the very best scientist we had, knew portal technology like the back of his hand.  If you can't save him, no one can!'}}

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat all villains in sewer|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You rescued Dr. Cooke and learned how to trace Nemesis.}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=Dr. Cooke's story|Text=After you rescued him, Dr. Cook told you:

'The Rikti broke in just when I was about to run my trace.  I didn't know how things would turn out, so I sent the instructions to another Portal Corp. lab.  If you go there, you may be able to find out whether Nemesis really did manage to get back to our reality.'}}

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat raid leader & his men|Secondary=2 scientists to save|Additional=|Completion=You saved the scientists and learned some interesting information.}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=The tracing of Nemesis|Text=One of the scientists you rescued told you:

'We traced Nemesis through the portal network.  He covered his tracks pretty well, but we've gained a lot of experience tracing trans-dimensional travel since the war.  He never went to the Rikti home world.  He slipped away to one dimension, then sent the heroes chasing him to another.  Too bad for us, it was the Rikti's home dimension.  

We weren't able to trace all of his movements through dimensions, but the signs strongly suggest that Nemesis could have returned.}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* Lt. Creed {{Named|Faction=Nemesis|Type=}}

'''Debriefing'''

Nemesis.  I remember reading about him in history books; this guy has been wreaking havoc worldwide since the 1800's.  This could be the deadliest threat [[Paragon City]] has ever faced.  Thank goodness I have you to rely on.

=== {{UL|Investigate the mysterious recruiting drive}} ===

'''Briefing'''

I got word of a big recruitment drive going on in an abandoned office today.  Mid-level members from the [[Freakshow]], [[Crey]], and the [[Council]] have been invited, as well as representatives from a lot of other gangs.  The thing is, I can't figure out who's doing the recruiting!  Whoever they are, they're looking to make a big move soon, we can be sure of that.  I need you to investigate the mysterious gang recruiting drive.  The first step to stopping these new villains is finding out everything we can about them.

Whatever you do, don't let their ringleader escape.  If he does, we'll have to consider this one a failure. 

Thanks. The main objectives are to find out more about who is doing the recruiting and why.  I suggest you look for any kind of propaganda or documents you can. You'll also need to find whoever the main recruiter is.  All my contacts have on that is a name: Danforth.

Remember, you'll be facing a lot of villain groups, including the Freakshow and the [[Sky Raiders]].  Last time I checked, they didn't like you much.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Look into villain recruiting drive|Secondary=2 clues to find, Don't let Danforth escape!|Additional=|Completion=You defeated the villains and recovered some interesting recruiting materials.}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=Nemesis poster|Text=This poster shows a soldier fitted out with high tech weaponry and armor.  At the bottom are the words, 'Nemesis: the real heroes in town.  Join up now.'}}
{{Mission Clue|Name=Nemesis pamphlet|Text=This pamphlet outlines the goals of the Nemesis organization, which seem laudable if somewhat extreme.  Their stated mission is to rid [[Paragon City]] of crime.  They plan to do this by creating the greatest army the world has ever seen, thereby replacing the heroes termed 'hazards to the peace.'}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* Archon Achen {{Named|Faction=Council|Type=Vortex Cor Leonis Archon}}
* Lt. Danforth {{Named|Faction=Nemesis|Type=}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Freakshow}}
{{Enemy Nemesis}}

'''Debriefing'''

This propaganda you found is pretty compelling;  I can see why a lot of those young men were swayed by it.  You're right, the references to heroes are quite troubling.  It seems like these Nemesis folks are no friends of ours.

=== {{UL|Keep the Freakshow from getting plutonium}} ===

'''Briefing'''

My sources are in shock.  The [[Freakshow]] have learned where to find some plutonium, and are planning to try and get their hands on it.  I don't know whether they're planning some sort of terrorist action, or if they want the metal for some new kind of implant.  Either way, I don't want to find out.  I need you to stop the Freaks' from getting their cybernetic claws on that plutonium.

I really want to know how the Freaks acquired such dangerous material.  There are two ways you can defuse this situation.  The simplest method is just to defeat all of the Freaks.  The City's hazmat teams can handle the plutonium then.  If it's too dangerous, you can also concentrate on finding the plutonium, and some evidence of  how the Freakshow found out about it.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Recover plutonium from Freaks|Secondary=Recover plutonium, Search for clues|Additional=|Completion=You prevented the Freakshow from using the plutonium.}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=E-mail from Freakshow computer|Text=This e-mail lists the exact contents of a shipment from [[Crey]] Technologies to one of its subsidiary companies.  The return address is encrypted.}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=Plutonium|Text=Plutonium
Atomic Symbol: Pu<br>
Atomic number: 94<br>
First discovered by Glen Seaborg in 1940, plutonium is a highly radioactive and poisonous metal, usually used in the construction of atomic bombs.  This sample contains 10 kilograms.  If introduced into the air, a sample this size could have a significant effect on the city's cancer rate.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Freakshow}}

'''Debriefing'''

So they knew exactly where to ambush that plutonium shipment, huh?  Very interesting.  Even more interesting is the fact that Crey hasn't reported the theft to the police.  That might involve explaining why they had that much plutonium in the first place.  It was probably for some government work, but I wish I knew more.  The important thing, though, is that the Freakshow don't have it.  Good work.

=== {{UL|Get the Rikti technology away from the Freakshow}} ===

'''Briefing'''

The [[Freakshow]] got wind of a lab in [[Paragon City]] that's keeping [[Rikti]] technology for study, and they've raided the facility. Alieen weapons, armor and medicines, all gone. Fortunately, one of my contacts was brave enough to trace the Freakshow back to their hideout. Someone's got to get that Rikti technology away from the Freakshow. As far as I'm concerned, you're the one for the job. You'll have about 90 minutes to prove me right.

If anyone knows how to abuse high tech weaponry, it's the Freakshow. This could turn into a disaster, and fast. There are two ways to control this situation. First, you could just fight and defeat all the Freakshow in that hideout, and let the city handle the clean-up. Or, you could locate all of the stolen alien technology and take it from the Freaks before they can use it.

'''Mission Objective(s)'''

* Retrieve Rikti tech from Freaks (Timed, 90 minutes)
** Defeat all Freaks

or

* Retrieve Rikti tech from Freaks (Timed, 90 minutes)
** Recover X alien technologies

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Freakshow}}


{{Mission Clue|Name=Rikti weapons|Text=These plasma-based assault weapons could level a city block within minutes.}}


{{Mission Clue|Name=Rikti devices|Text=These small devices would have made perfect implants for the Freakshow. They perform a variety of functions, from estimating a target's defenses to enhacing the wearer's physical strength.}}


{{Mission Clue|Name=Rikti medicines|Text=These alien medicines are far beyond the best human  science has to offer. They can cure grave wounds within minutes, leaving the recipent fully refreshed and ready for battle.}}


'''Debriefing'''

Good work, Hero. I guess the Freaks will have to make do with human science for a while.

=== {{UL|Shut down the Freaks' Excelsior plant}} ===

'''Briefing'''

I've got a good lead on a plant where the Freakshow are manufacturing Excelsior, the drug that makes them so strong. If we can cut off their drug supply, we might be able to curtail their activities for a while. Will you shut down the Freaks' Excelsior plant? I know you can get the job done, but you won't have much time to do it. Maybe 1 hour, tops.

Without Excelsior, the Freaks are just a bunch of angry guys with bad haircuts. The Freaks know that, too, and won't let you get through their numbers. You could take them head on and defeat all the Freaks in there, or you could try concentrating on the excelsior and taking out the Freak behind this lab and his cronies.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Destroy Freaks' Excelsior plant (Timed, 60 minutes)|Secondary=Find X Excelsior crates.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Freakshow}}


{{Mission Clue|Name=Excelsior notes|Text=These notes detail the process used to make the drug Excelsior, which is responsible for the Freaks' super strength and resistance to pain. According to the notes, the Freakshow is close to perfecting a new, improved version of Excelsior that will make them even more powerful.}}

'''Debriefing'''

According to these notes from the Freakshow lab, they're close to perfecting a more powerful version of Excelsior. That can't be good, but at least we'll be prepared. Taking out that lab might even put a dent in their supply for a while and slow down their activity. Good work, Hero.

=== {{UL|Rescue the Council base}} ===

'''Briefing'''

Believe it or not, I need you to rescue a [[Council]] base.  There under attack by those strange soldiers who call themselves [[Nemesis]].  I need you to get the situation under control before innocent citizens get hurt.

Just don't expect the Council to be too grateful.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat raid leader & his men|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated the villains and found some interesting information.}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=Council file|Text=You found this file on a Council computer.  It details the similarities between the current armies of Nemesis and those that plagued the U.S. During the 1940's and before.  According to the file, both groups used similar tactics and weaponry.  The evidence may not be conclusive, but it certainly seems likely that the long-forgotten arch-villain is working on a comeback.}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=Council orders|Text=These orders define the primary mission for the Council base: to investigate the armies of Nemesis.  The Council was working hard to determine whether these armies were run by the same arch-villain who called himself [[Nemesis (Archvillain)|Nemesis]] in the 1940's.  The order is signed by the Center himself.}}

'''Debriefing'''

It's hard to believe that the original Nemesis may still be around.  He disappeared just before the [[Rikti War]].  If the Council's findings are true, we better get ourselves prepared.  The last time Nemesis decided to cause trouble, he nearly gassed half the country.  I shudder to think what he'd do today.

=== {{UL|Defeat Freakshow in Crey's Folly}} ===

'''Briefing'''

[[Crey's Folly]] is a nightmare.  It's abandoned, polluted, and infested with [[Freakshow]].  Now, I don't expect you to be able to help with the pollution, but I think I can ask for your help with the Freakshow.  Could you help out and fight the Freakshow in Crey's Folly?  It's a dangerous place, though, so I suggest you go in force.

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=<font color="red">Unknown, probably hunt Freakshow</font>|Secondary=<font color="red">Unknown, probably hunt 35 Freakshow</font>||Additional=|Completion=}}

'''Debriefing'''

I've heard rumors that the Freakshow have been setting up forts for themselves out there. I can only wonder how crazy they have to be to even think of that polluted wasteland as a place to hang out.

=== {{UL|Fight the soldiers of the Nemesis Army}} ===

'''Briefing'''

The sudden reappearance of the "Nemesis Army" has a lot of people concerned, Hero. I'd like to ask you to start combating them. Confront them, stop whatever plans they may have, and find out what the city may be facing.

If this Nemesis Army is really linked to the original Nemesis, then the threat to the city and to the world may be far greater than a lot of people are thinking. If you need to find them, I'd suggest looking around [[Eden]] and [[Crey's Folly]] for them, but anywhere you can confront them should be good.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Combat Nemesis menace|Secondary=Defeat 35 Nemesis|Additional=|Completion=}}

'''Debriefing'''

Nemesis is a generations old threat, Hero one that a lot of people had hoped was finally gone for good. He's held the entire world in fear several times over his nearly 180-year history of terror. I don't know for sure if this Nemesis Army is the real deal or a bunch of copy-cats, but they'll have to be fought wherever they show themselves.

=== {{UL|Defeat Freakshow in Brickstown}} ===

'''Briefing'''

[[Brickstown]]'s been having a problem with the [[Freakshow]] lately. Freaks are prowling around, no doubt looking over Ziggursky penitenciary looking and thinking of all their fellow freaks incarcerated there. I'd like you to help them get a closer look at the Ziggurat. From the inside. The Freakshow's numbers need to be brought down before they try something.

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=<font color="red">Need objective</font>|Secondary=<font color="red">Need objective</font>|Additional=|Completion=}}

'''Debriefing'''

The Freakshow are going to be hanging around Brickstown for a while, Hero, but thanks to you a lot more of them will be doing so from the inside of the Ziggurat. Well done.

=== {{UL|Go to Crey's Folly and defeat Nemesis}} ===

'''Briefing'''

You'd think that no one would ever want to go to the polluted wasteland of [[Crey's Folly]], but it seems that the Nemesis Army has been working in the area. I don't know what their plans are, but they can't be up to any good. I'd like to ask you to impede whatever operations Nemesis forces are planning in Crey's Folly.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=|Secondary=Defeat 35 Nemesis|Additional=|Completion=}}

'''Debriefing'''

You did very well fighting those Nemesis soldiers. Wether or not they are actually controlled by the real Nemesis, I think that the Nemesis army is counting on being able to intimidate heroes and villains alike with Nemesis' fearsome reputation. I'm glad to know that this generation of heroes will refuse to be intimidated.

=== {{UL|Hit the streets and defeat a few Freaks}} ===

'''Briefing'''

There are so many [[Freakshow]] out in the city that it's getting impossible for people to live in any kind of safety.  The way they've been talking lately, it sounds like they're starting to think that they really can't be held back any longer.  The City's heroes need to defeat a few Freaks to lower their morale.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=<font color="red">Unknown, probably hunt Freakshow</font>|Secondary=<font color="red">Unknown, probably hunt 35 Freakshow</font>||Additional=|Completion=}}

'''Debriefing'''

The Freakshow don't learn lessons quickly or remember them well, Hero, but maybe they'll get the message someday. I can only thank you for your constant vigilance until then.


{{Mission Talk to Longbow Warburg Liaison}}

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