Citadel's Children

Interrogate some Council soldiers

Greetings, Task Force Bedrock. I have a very difficult task for you. Manticore recently discovered some very disturbing data about the Council, and I need you to investigate. My sensors indicate increased Council activity in Independence Port. Please go there, investigate a Council base, and return with any data you find.

This problem must be addressed without delay.

This base of Council looks newly formed

Mission Complete: One of the Council soldiers you defeated was carrying a set of blueprints.

Blueprints

These blueprints show a new Council base. At a glance it appears that the facility is designed for storage.

It appears the Council has yet another new base. If they are expanding this quickly, it can only mean trouble. I will scan the blueprints you found for any identifying features; perhaps we can determin the base's location.

It is a pleasure to work with you, Task Force Bedrock. You may contact me at any time.

Investigate the base

I've examined these blueprints you found, and I think I've determined the location of the Council's new base. I need you to investigate that base, Task Force Bedrock. We must find out what the Council is using it for.

I believe the base has just been completed, so you should have the element of surprise.

The smell of fresh paint is almost overwhelming.

Mission Complete: You have defeated the Council.

Racco conversation

When you arrested him, the Council agent Racco said:

'You will not be able to stop the new Zenith Mech; they are more powerful that you know! You may have destroyed our latest facility, but there are others, and they will drag you down!'

If that Council agent was telling the truth, we have our work cut out for us. I've begun the search for the other Council facilities he spoke of. With luck, you'll be able to take them out before they become a threat.

Shut down the facility and return with any data you find

It looks like that Council agent may have been telling the truth when he warned you of their other facilities. I have located one in Talos Island; it looks like it's been around for a while, so they probably have a full supply of Zenith Mech Men. That's a good thing, because we need to know everything we can about these new Mech Men. I need you to shut down that facility and return with any data you find.

I don't have any data on the abilities of these new Zenith Mech Men, so be wary.

This facility is older than the other Council base you shut down. You have to assume the Column has been using it for many months.

Objective: You have disabled the Council computer.

Objective: You have found some Zenith Mech Men parts.

Zenith Mech Man parts

These parts are clearly used in creating the Council's new Zenith Mech Men.

Mission Complete: You have defeated the Council and found some Zenith Mech Men parts.

Well done, Task Force Slate. These Mech Men parts you found could tell us a lot about the Council's new robots. I'll begin the analysis immediately.

Take the parts to Fareed Abdullah for examination

My scans can't seem to determine anything from these new Zenith Mech Men parts. Please take the parts to Fareed Abdullah for examination. Then get over to Steel canyon; I've located another Mech Men storage facility there.

My scan indicates that the Steel Canyon facility has been in operation for quite some time. No doubt it will be heavily guarded.

Thanks for taking care of that Zenith Mech Men storage facility. it's a good thing you did; Fareed has completed his analysis of the Mech Men parts, and the results are quite alarming. I now know how the Mech Men were improved, and why my scans were not effective. They were built using the same technology that I was built with.

Halt production of the new Zenith Mech Men

It seems these new Zenith Mech Men have been built using the same technology that created me. I must warn you, that will make them quite dangerous. With Manticore's help, I've located the facility where these Mekmen are beign built. I need you to get over there and halt the production of these new Zenith Mech Men.

This is difficult for me, Task Force Slate. Thank you for helping me.

That was well done, Task Force Slate. But we must make certain there are no other facilities. If the Council continues to manufacture these new robots, the results will be disastrous.

Your fame is growing by leaps and bounds.

Go to Independence Port and see if you can learn anything from the Council soldiers there

We need to know if the Council is producing any more of these advanced Zenith Mech Men. I would like you to go to Independence Port and see if you can learn anything from the Council soldiers there.

Those advanced Zenith Mech Men could be a real threat to this city, Task Force Slate. We need to take whatever steps necessary to stop their production.

Mission Complete: One of the Council soldiers you defeated was carrying a data disc.

Data disc

This data disc, found on a Council soldier, should lead you to the remaining Zenith Mech Man production facilities.

This data disc should lead us to the Council's Mech Man production plants. Good work, Task Force Slate.

Shut down the facility

I have analyzed the disc you recovered from the Council agents. It gives the locations of several facilities that are producing the Council's new, advanced Mech Men. The first facility is in Talos Island. Please shut down the facility and then return here.

Go quickly, Task Force Stone.

Thanks for shutting down that Mech Man production plant, Red Tomax. We've got two more to go.

Shut down Independence Port facility

I've determined that the second Mech Man production plant is located in Independence Port. Please shut down the Independence Port facility, then return here.

If you can learn anything more about the Council's new Zenith Mech Men, it would be most helpful.

Any new data about the Council's advanced Zenith Mech Men? No? Well, on to the third facility.

Shut down the facility

The last Mech Man production facility is in Dark Astoria. If you can shut down that facility, we may be able to completely wipe out the threat these advanced Zenith Mech Men pose.

You have performed admirably in this quest, my friends. I have no doubt you can see it through to the end.

Production in this facility is obviously booming. The loud noise of the machinery masks your entrance nicely.

Objective: You have disabled the Council computer.

Objective: You have disabled the Council computer and accessed an important file.

Vandal's location

These coordinates, extracted from a Council computer, tell you the last know location of Vandal, the mastermind behind the advanced Zenith Mech Men.

Bulwark [Elite Boss] This monstrosity of a Mech man was made using the same technology that powers Citadel. it is no fit legacy for the heroic android, and must be destroyed.

Mission Complete: You shut down the Council facility amd discovered that Vandal is behind the Zenith Mech Man enhancments.

Vandal. I haven't heard that name in years. It was the code name of Othman Doul, the technical genius behind the Council's original Zenith Mech Men. Vandal's designs have only become more radical since he began working under the auspices of the Council. I should have known he was behind these new, advanced robots.

Arrest Vandal and ensure that he will do no more harm

This task is extremely dangerous, Task Force Slate. And it is extremely important to me. If Vandal is using my technology to create these new, advanced Zenith Mech Men, then I am, in some way, responsible for the havoc they will wreck. Please arrest Vandal and ensure that he will do no more harm.

You have my gratitude, Task Force Slate.

Filled with grim determination, you begin your assault on Vandal's base.

Vandal [Arch-Villain] The fiend known as Vandal was once a humble tinkerer named Othman Doul. In the late 1930's, the villain Requiem recognized Doul's usefulness and recruited him to produce the fabulous machinery that powers the Council's arsenal. Othman was happy to oblige, since it meant he could indulge his scientific curiosity without restraint. Over the years, Vandal has mechanically augmented himself to prolong his lifespan. Now, he seeks to advance his own position within the Council by pushing his technology even further.

Mission Complete: You have defeated Vandal!

Citadel's Assistant
Awarded for completing the final mission of the Task Force.

I cannot thank you enough for your efforts in these past few days. I must admit, I was disturbed by the idea that my own technology was being used to improve the Council's Zenith Mech Men! Now that their creator is behind bars, I can hold my head up high.

There is no possible way for me to repay this debt. I am eternally grateful.