Defoe is a black market arms dealer in the subway station under Denfert-Rochereau square, Paris. He's encountered in Deus Ex.
Biography[]
Defoe is an arms dealer working closely with Silhouette, who are his primary buyers. He sources his wares through military channels,[1] including UNATCO. He does find the Coalition's talent at creating nicely sounding words for straightforward wares rather amusing.[2] Some of his wares come courtesy of a friend in Switzerland, known to buy in bulk.[3]
Following the crackdown by MJ12 and UNATCO, he has taken up residence in the Denfert-Rochereau compound, in the closed-down metro station, anxious to learn of Silhouette's fate. The martial law has impacted his business severely already, in particular the occupation of the metro station mall by a group of MJ12 troopers. As he used to meet suppliers there, he was forced to raise the price of his stock.[4] He's been observing the MJ12 troops move through the compound and into the tunnels,[5] looking for an avenue to aid his customers and keep his business alive. While he is sympathetic to them, he also understands the value of discretion: He will sell gear to JC Denton when he passes by, but aside from a vague reference to a concealed bunker, he keeps secrets well. Even the revelation that the troops occupying Paris aren't the French army, but Majestic 12 isn't a tasty enough morsel to convince him.[6]
He lives in an apartment near Champs-Élysées, in building 11, as stated by several civilians who think he's out of town.
Interactions[]
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This character is involved in missions. | 9th Mission - Denfert-Rochereau |
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This character is a merchant. | See below. Prices can be reduced by completing a side task. |
Vendor[]
When initially encountered, Defoe offers rockets, LAMs and a recoil modification for a high price. When asked why his prices are so extreme, he will offer a 2/3 discount for killing 2 MJ12 Troopers and 1 MJ12 Commando who are guarding the metro station. In the GOTY Edition there are only 2 troopers, but Defoe's dialogue stays the same. This task of removing the MJ12 troops is given as a secondary goal.
| Vendor Inventory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item | Price (before discount) | Price (with discount) |
| 4 Rockets | 5250 credits | 1750 credits |
| 3 LAMs | 6750 | 2250 |
| Recoil modification | 1200 | 400 |
References[]
- ↑ Defoe: " You can trust Defoe. All merchandise -- it is acquired through military channels."
- ↑ Defoe: " Newest model of recoil suppressor, direct from the United Nations Anti-terrorist Coalition."
JC Denton: "How about that. I believe the UNATCO people would use the term "harmonic stabilizer.""
Defoe: " Yes, they are good at making up nice-sounding words." - ↑ Defoe: "My friend in Switzerland, he buys in quantity."
- ↑ Defoe: "The best I can do with the troops everywhere. They took over the mall where I meet my suppliers."
JC Denton: "You mean the military guys in the metro station? I took care of them."
Defoe: "Yeah?"
JC Denton: "They're dead. Now what about giving me a deal on some hardware."
Defoe: "Dead, eh? That could mean a lot of money for me -- and a discount for you. I will give you prices that are one-third of what I said before. No better deal anywhere."
- ↑ JC Denton: " Heard of a resistance group called Silhouette?"
Defoe: " My primary market."
JC Denton: " I need to contact them. I've been told they have a hideout in the catacombs."
Defoe: " Not a good time for Silhouette. The government is cracking down."
JC Denton: " Yeah?"
Defoe: " I saw commandos and troops going in the catacombs entrance across the street. They plan to occupy the entire network."
JC Denton: " Is Silhouette's bunker concealed?"
Defoe: " Quite ingeniously, but a soldier will stumble into the secret door eventually. Anyway, can we make a deal?"
- ↑ JC Denton: " The crackdown must hurt business."
Defoe: " My customers are in a Roman tomb underground, waiting to be killed. Yes! It has hurt business!"
JC Denton: " I'm working against the group that controls the French government. I want to help Silhouette. Tell me how to find the secret bunker."
Defoe: " You want to fight the entire French army?"
JC Denton: " The troops you've seen aren't French. They belong to an international group called Majestic 12."
Defoe: " I have heard these rumors. Maybe it is true, and maybe you will help Silhouette, but they trust me to keep their secret. What do you want to buy?"
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