Defoe

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,Defoe: " You can trust Defoe. All merchandise -- it is acquired through military channels." including UNATCO. He does find the Coalition's talent at creating nicely sounding words for straightforward wares rather amusing. 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." Some of his wares come courtesy of a friend in Switzerland, known to buy in bulk.Defoe: "My friend in Switzerland, he buys in quantity."
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.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." He's been observing the MJ12 troops move through the compound and into the tunnels,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?"
 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.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?"
He lives in an apartment near Champs-Élysées, in building 11, as stated by several civilians who think he's out of town.
==Interactions==
===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 	Vendor Inventory 	Vendor Inventory
Item 	Price (before discount)	Price (with discount)
4 Rockets 	5250 credits 	1750 credits
3 LAMs 	6750 	2250
Recoil modification	1200 	400
==References==
Category:Deus Ex characters