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<div>=== Dump of Content for Number Six===<br />
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Below is placed my 'run through' dump of the arc, for posterity.<br />
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{{NPC Text|title=WIP Content for Number Six|text=<br />
Greetings:<br /><br />
* Let's go, {{Character}}! I know you can do it!<br /><br />
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Popup<br /><br />
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Doctor Orts of Vanguard has an urgent message for you. <br /><br />
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One of Vanguard's head dimensional scientists is requesting your help. <br /><br />
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This contact has now been added to the active tab of your Contact window. This contact's storyline takes place after Night Ward and Dark Astoria<br /><br />
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popup<br /><br />
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Provost Gerard Marchand of Praetoria requests your support. <br /><br />
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This contact has now been added to the active tab of your Contact window. This story takes place after the events of Issue 23.<br /><br />
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Number Six<br /><br />
Super Heroic Computer Expert<br /><br />
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Dr. Michael Orts, known as Number Six, has a unique ability; he can turn himself into pixilated data and insert himself into any computer in the world, no matter how high tech it is. This power has a downside however; Number Six has a tough time coming back, and his body was permantely turned into metal. Number Six was recently lost for years in a Crey facility until he was recovered with the help of Gaussian and a woman called the Doctor. <br /><br />
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Since then, Vanguard has been employing Number Six to help with their portal technology and with the evacuation of Praetoria.<br /><br />
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Number Six<br /><br />
??<br /><br />
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IContact:<br /><br />
''When Number Six speaks, his voice has a sort of echo to it, as if it is reverberating against something. ''<br /><br />
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Hello, {{Character}}! I'm glad you got my memo. I'm Dr. Michael Orts, but you can just call me Number Six! It's sort of my professional nickname. B<br /><br />
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efore you ask, yes, I am very... pixellated! It's due to a power I have, where I can turn myself into pixels and enter into computers! <br /><br />
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Isn't it fascinating?<br /><br />
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* Wasn't there a reason you called me, Number Six?<br /><br />
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Oh, yes! Sorry, my mind sometimes has a hard time focusing, what with the pixels. <br /><br />
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Yes, Vanguard is currently working on the evacuation of what we're calling the Final Bastion in Praetoria. This was a place that several rogue IDF troops set up to be an outpost from Emperor Cole. The outpost was quite impressive, really! They had sonic fences to keep the Hamidon back, along with turret schematics stolen from Lambda sector to serve as their defense. <br /><br />
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The civilization is falling, however; it was going to be our last outpost in Praetoria, but I don't think it's possible for us to recover it. We need you to help with the final evacuation, {{Character}}! <br /><br />
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''You think things over for a moment. You've fought a god of death in Dark Astoria and helped push back the forces of Praetoria in Imperial City. You have the power to do more than help in an evacuation, you have the power to turn the tide and save this place and establish one last outpost in Praetoria!''<br /><br />
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* I'll help, but we're not going to abandon that civilization.<br /><br />
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Briefing: Praetoria's last gasp<br /><br />
Part One: Defy the Odds<br /><br />
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Huh? You don't want to evacuate? <br /><br />
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You want to SAVE this place?! That's crazy! Why, you'd have to be... ... <br /><br />
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A super powered incarnate to begin to think that's feasible. OK, so, maybe it's possible. Okay, okay, think Orts... There's got to be a way we can make this work. <br /><br />
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Well, okay, here's the situation we have right now. There's a Seed of Hamidon making its way to way to code-name Last Bastion. The Lambda turrets have all stopped working, along with the sonic fences. The entire place is crawling with Devouring Earth. Vanguard and well, the good IDF, are doing their best to rescue any remaining civilians and get them out using our new Portal Corp tech, courtesy of Emil Christie. <br /><br />
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But... oh, OH! I have an idea! Yes, I think I know how we could pull this off! <br /><br />
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* I'm all ears, Dr. Orts.<br /><br />
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Okay, so, you know how Emperor Cole was able to give his Praetors greater powers? What if... And this is a big if... you were able to do that to the Lambda turrets? Maybe you could use your Incarnate powers to temporarily reboot them with Incarnate energy! <br /><br />
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It's possible that turrets firing energy of that magnitude could repel something as massive as the Seed of Hamidon! Because, to be frank, {{Character}}, if the Seed of Hamidon makes it there, that place is ''doomed'', and we'll need to close the portal ASAP. <br /><br />
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I would suggest that's your main goal, after you've secured the area! Serpent Drummer is leading the evacuation, so I would talk to him once you're through. Good luck, {{Character}}!<br /><br />
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US: Oh! Did you need something else? Did I forget something? I don't think I did...<br /><br />
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* Secure the Last Bastion<br /><br />
** Speak with Serpent Drummer<br /><br />
** 25 Devouring Earth to defeat<br /><br />
MEntry: You're ejected out of the smaller, sleeker portal into what remains of the area known as Last Bastion.<br /><br />
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Praetorian Civilians NPC<br /><br />
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Serpent Drummer:<br /><br />
{{Character}}, Dr. Orts said that you would be coming here to help with an evacuation. I just received an odd message, however, that you intend to try to save this place instead of give it up to the Hamidon. <br /><br />
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That's admirable. I would help you, but I'm unfortunately spent. I've done everything I can to protect the last refugees that are here.<br /><br />
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* Alright. What's the situation?<br /><br />
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We've got Vanguard engineers that are out missing in the field, along with civilians trapped in those crumbling buildings. <br /><br />
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We can't get them out with all the Devouring Earth around here, however. We need the Vanguard engineers back here to power up the portal - it'll take forever to evacuate everyone one by one. Well, I guess that is ''if'' we're going to evacuate. <br /><br />
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Vanguard and the IDF can recover the civilians trapped in the buildings once the numbers of the Devouring Earth are thinned. <br /><br />
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''You see the ground starting to rumble somewhat - the Devouring Earth are moving in on the portal!''<br /><br />
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The Infested<br /><br />
Devouring Earth<br /><br />
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* Here they come!<br /><br />
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** Defeat the incoming Ambush,<br /><br />
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(amb. Greater Dev)<br /><br />
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** 3 Engineers to rescue, <br /><br />
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** Power up the Turrets<br /><br />
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**Speak with Serpent Drummer<br /><br />
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Alright, {{Character}}, the Vanguard engineers were able to get the Lambda turrets back online. They're reporting huge spikes in their energy after your infusion. <br /><br />
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The Seed of Hamidon is coming in fast - are you ready to face it down?<br /><br />
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* I'm ready, let's get this started.<br /><br />
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Cutscene<br /><br />
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MComplete: You've saved Last Bastion and established a defensive position!<br /><br />
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NPC:<br /><br />
[NPC] Blood Brother Slammer: I need your money. NOW.<br /><br />
[NPC] Blood Brother Slugger: Whatcha need?<br /><br />
[NPC] Blood Brother Brawler: Where's my change?<br /><br />
[NPC] Blood Brother Slicer: Just give it up.<br /><br />
[NPC] Elois: Please no.<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Security Officer: I'm the Vanguard Security Officer, {{Character}}. You need to come talk to me.<br /><br />
[NPC] Greater Devoured: Humanity has proven itself lacking. Give in to the Hamidon!<br /><br />
[NPC] Praetorian Civilian: You have to save us!<br /><br />
[NPC] Praetorian Civilian: Please do something!<br /><br />
[NPC] Praetorian Civilian: Please do something!<br /><br />
[NPC] Praetorian Civilian: I don't want to die here!<br /><br />
[NPC] Praetorian Civilian: I don't want to become one of the Devoured!<br /><br />
[NPC] Praetorian Civilian: I've come too far to die here!<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: You won't take me! I'll die before I become one of the Devouring Earth!<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: What? {{Character}}? Thank goodness!<br /><br />
[NPC] Greater Devoured: {{Character}}, you were not expected, not yet.<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: I never thought I'd see you here!<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: Do your worst, I'm ready for it!<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: What? {{Character}}? Thank goodness!<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested T.E.S.T. Provost: You will make an excellent part of Hamidon, {{Character}}.<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: {{Character}}, if there's anyone who can help us, it's you!<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: You won't take me! I'll die before I become one of the Devouring Earth!<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: Your Hamidon can't stop up to {{Character}}!<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested Augur: More to join the Hamidon!<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: {{Character}}, if there's anyone who can help us, it's you!<br /><br />
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Custscene<br /><br />
[Caption] We have a visual on the Seed! Its too far for the turrets!<br /><br />
[Caption] This world has been scarred enough by the sin of humans.<br /><br />
[Caption] Emperor Cole had one chance, and he wasted it.<br /><br />
[NPC] Player: Fire!<br /><br />
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Debrief<br /><br />
Talk about your last minute saves, {{Character}}! We've got several super strength heroes on the scene now to position the powered up Lambda turrets around the area. <br /><br />
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Serpent Drummer has set up a base inside the main building of Last Bastion; that's where all the civilians are currently staying. We're not out of the woods yet, however. Well, technically, you're about to go into the woods! Let me explain...<br /><br />
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Praetoria's Last Gasp <br /><br />
Part Two: Hamidon's Territory <br /><br />
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The IDF managed to build and power up the previous sonic fences in the area thanks to a facility nearby. <br /><br />
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Right now, those sonic fences are down and missing crucial parts. I analyzed the data - not even your Incarnate powers could reboot them. It's like... ah... trying to use your powers to make a car work when there's no engine for the car to actually ''use''. <br /><br />
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You saving Last Bastion won't mean much if we can't get those sonic fences up and running. Hamidon's forces are vast and you can't be in this place all the time to fight them off. <br /><br />
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We need to get the supplies from the facility nearby to rebuild the sonic fences and activate them. <br /><br />
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* Alright, do you have the location of the facility?<br /><br />
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I do... er, sort of. Kind of. Well, not really. Here's the problem. The facility is in the Hamidon's forest. There's all sorts of things crawling around in there, and it's not just Hamidon. <br /><br />
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Scouts reported seeing Spirit Stalkers there. I know Shadow Hunter was the head of that pack... maybe it means he's been taken over by Hamidon? I don't know. <br /><br />
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What you'll have to do is try to thin the numbers of the Spirit Stalkers and Devouring Earth there, and get a beacon to locate where the facility is.<br /><br />
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You don't need to track down Shadow Hunter, if he's there, but if he's not taken down, he could cause more harm in the future. Also, there are three IDF generals who went out to find the warehouse, but they never returned. The forest is a maze, so I wouldn't recommend trying to find them... but if you did find them, they could potentially help out in the defense of Last Bastion.<br /><br />
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US: The entire forest creeps me out, I'm glad I'm not the one going in there! ... Sorry.<br /><br />
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* Locate the Sonic Fence Warehouse<br /><br />
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MEntry: You're brought deep into the forest by a Vanguard escort. You can hear multiple Seeds of Hamidon flying overhead - you'll have to stay beneath the forest canopy to avoid them.<br /><br />
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** Locate the tracking beacon<br /><br />
** 3 Generals to rescue (Optional)<br /><br />
** Track down Shadow Hunter (Optional)<br /><br />
** 20 Spirit Stalkers<br /><br />
** 20 Devouring Earth to defeat<br /><br />
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note the map shows many waypoints. These include main path, SOS signals, and Vanguard Escort<br /><br />
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Enemies: The Infested<br /><br />
Devouring Earth<br /><br />
Spirit Stalkers<br /><br />
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NPC: Shadow Hunter (Praeotirans)<br /><br />
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MComplete: You've located the warehouse for the sonic fence technology!<br /><br />
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[NPC] Shadow Hunter: I have seen what the Hamidon sees, finally. We will ensure its vision of Earth is fulfilled.<br /><br />
[NPC] Shadow Hunter: {{Character}}. I have ascended, become something greater! I have become the Alpha Predator... and you are the prey!<br /><br />
[NPC] Shadow Hunter: The darkness will sustain us!<br /><br />
[NPC] Shadow Hunter: The darkness will sustain us!<br /><br />
[NPC] General Lapton: This can't be how it ends...<br /><br />
[NPC] General Lapton: Someone else is out here?!<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested Augur: More outsiders in Hamidon's forest?<br /><br />
[NPC] General Lapton: Have you found the others?<br /><br />
[NPC] General Maywer: Just end it. The Praetoria I knew is gone, thanks to you monsters.<br /><br />
[NPC] General Maywer: What's this...?!<br /><br />
[NPC] Greater Devoured: You cannot stop Hamidon's future!<br /><br />
[NPC] General Maywer: I thought... I thought it was all lost. Maybe we have a chance, still.<br /><br />
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Debrief:<br /><br />
Great work, {{Character}}! Vanguard is sending in a crew as we speak to recover the sonic fence technology and bring it back to Last Bastion. <br /><br />
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They'll be moving quick, of course; there's only so long that Hamidon's forest will actually be safe. <br /><br />
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We just received word that there was a huge explosion over in what's left of Neutropolis. It looks like Anti-Matter's reactors all went off - it was massive! I bet that put a huge dent in Hamidon, or at least, I hope it does. <br /><br />
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In the meantime we should take advantage of this and- er. Uh oh. <br /><br />
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We've got a problem, {{Character}}. I don't think that should surprise you at this point, right?<br /><br />
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Praetoria's Last Gasp <br /><br />
Part Three: The Last Top Dog<br /><br />
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The Vanguard team has pulled out of the warehouse. They say there's too many Devouring Earth in there. It looks like the Hamidon knows how important this place is. They also reported something odd, which was a signature of another super-powered individual in there. This person might be with the Hamidon, or they might be some poor soul that's trapped down there. <br /><br />
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I hate to ask more of you, but... <br /><br />
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* It's up to me to get the sonic fence technology.<br /><br />
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You read my mind! ... Wait, did you really? I hope not, I never liked mind readers. Ah... not that I don't ''like'' mind readers, but, well, you get what I'm trying to say. <br /><br />
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If you can recover the sonic fence equipment, the Vanguard truck outside of the warehouse will bring it back and assemble it all to get Last Bastion. <br /><br />
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I'd also try to investigate what that power signature is down there. It could be another ally we could use in this whole thing. Well, it could ''also'' be a super that Hamidon has infested, which means that we'll take down another agent of Hamidon! Good news, right? <br /><br />
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In the meantime, I'm going to be using my abilities to scan the area near Last Bastion for any large gatherings of Devouring Earth; the attack that you stopped came from underground nearby. I think we can make things safer if we can take more of the fight to this creature!<br /><br />
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* Recover the Sonic Fence Technology<br /><br />
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US: Good luck in the warehouse!<br /><br />
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** 5 pieces of sonic fence technology to recover<br /><br />
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En:<br /><br />
The Infested<br /><br />
Devouring Earth<br /><br />
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** 4 sonic fence triggers to recover<br /><br />
** Find the super-powered individual <br /><br />
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Malignant Seedling - Devouring Earth minion<br /><br />
These horrid perversions of normal flora have become one of the most identifiable monsters in the Devouring Earth's maniacal menagerie. In addition to their astonishing mobility, they can fire swarms of thorns at their enemies, tearing flesh to shreds in an instant.<br /><br />
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** Speak weith Reese<br /><br />
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You must be {{Character}}, I've heard about you, kind of hard not to when you're throwing around all that power. Name's Reese, I used to be a Top Dog around Praetoria. That doesn't matter much, though, since there's nothing much left of the place. <br /><br />
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I heard the cities in Praetoria were nuked by Cole. Good riddance, I say, the place was too small time.<br /><br />
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I was trying to help out these people in Last Bastion. Anyway, I guess you probably have some questions about things, don't you?<br /><br />
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* Why are you here?<br /><br />
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I've been roaming the world, trying to fight off the Hamidon. Figured going up against that thing was true Top Dog material, not like the amateurs that were running around like chickens with their heads cut off in Praetoria. <br /><br />
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I heard over some transmissions about Last Bastion and figured I'd try to find the sonic fence facility myself and recover it. You... ah... well, let's just say there were more Devouring Earth here than I thought. <br /><br />
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Look, we can talk about this all day, or you can help me get out of here. I'm willing to share some of the spotlight for now if it means keeping Praetoria one last chance.<br /><br />
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* Alright Reese, you're with me (Activate Reese's teleporter)<br /><br />
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Finding Reese:<br /><br />
[NPC] Reese: Not... like... this...!<br /><br />
[NPC] Malignant Seedling: You will become one of us.<br /><br />
[NPC] Reese: What in the... what is someone else doing down here?<br /><br />
After dlg<br /><br />
[NPC] Reese: Good on you, {{Character}}. I'll see you at Last Bastion.<br /><br />
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MComplete: You've recovered the final pieces of the sonic fence technology!<br /><br />
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Debrief:<br /><br />
Vanguard and the IDF are working on getting the sonic fences up as we speak, {{Character}}. The Vanguard have been fighting off the occasional attack by the Devouring Earth. Serpent Drummer is concerned, though, that the Hamidon is merely toying with us, making us think that we have the upperhand. <br /><br />
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I hope he's wrong, but... well... the guy is usually ''right''. I'm starting to have my doubts about how good of an idea this was, especially with this latest order handed down directly from Lady Grey. <br /><br />
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She says that if the situation gets to a point where the civilization is going to fall, then I need to shut off the portal to Praetoria. Anyone left there will be considered KIA. Pretty bad, right? I mean, why do I have to do that? I was never up for this! Things were so much simpler when I was just Executable Number 6 on the tech sphere and helping out that woman in the computer...<br /><br />
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Praetoria's Last Gasp <br /><br />
Part Four: The New Champion <br /><br />
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Sorry, {{Character}}, I sort of went to a weird place there. We need to focus, right? Right! So, here's the deal. <br /><br />
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It's going to take a while to get the sonic fencing back up to snuff. In the meantime, I've managed to locate a huge area underground where the Devouring Earth's forces are located. Not just that, but I even located, get this, an Avatar of Hamidon! Crazy! <br /><br />
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Were you there when the first Avatar was found? It was terrifying, from what I heard! Luckily for us, that one was actually a bit of an anomaly; it had been there for a ''very'' long time. '<br /><br />
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Your average Avatar isn't as strong as that... well, we hope. At least, the one I found isn't that bad! <br /><br />
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* You're suggesting I destroy this Avatar of Hamidon.<br /><br />
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That's it precisely! The Devouring Earth tend to flock around these Avatars. They're leader figures in a sense. <br /><br />
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Plus, well, to be honest, we kind of need to focus Hamidon's attention away from Last Bastion, and the best way to do that is throw a buffed up Incarnate like you ''straight'' at one of its prized possessions! <br /><br />
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I'm sorry that I'm asking you to do such a dangerous thing, {{Character}}, but, well, it kind of comes with the territory of fighting to save a civilization from a giant earth monster. <br /><br />
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Just make sure you're prepared, ok? '''The Avatar of Hamidon is no joke, so if you're going to go against it, you need to bring all the firepower you can muster! '''<br /><br />
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In the meantime, I'm going to investigate some odd readings I'm getting from Anti-Matter's space station. I don't know what it could be, but someone turned ''something'' on in there. It could be him!<br /><br />
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* Attack an Avatar of Hamidon<br /><br />
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US: I'm kind of glad my only super power is to jump into computers. I could never be brave enough to do what you're about to do!<br /><br />
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Mentry: Vanguard's caravan once again brings you to the location of these old tunnels. You slip in quickly enough and find yourself within the belly of the beast. <br /><br />
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Hopefully in a figurative sense.<br /><br />
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En: DE<br /><br />
The Infested<br /><br />
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** 4 spore pods to destroy<br /><br />
** 3 Master Devoured creatures to defeat<br /><br />
** 4 Hamidon Seeds to destroy<br /><br />
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(Glowies)<br /><br />
You begin destroying the spore pod...<br /><br />
You are already interacting with the object<br /><br />
You've destroyed the spore pod!<br /><br />
You destroyed a Devouring Earth spore pod!<br /><br />
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Hamidon Seed - DEvouring Earth - Boss<br /><br />
The Malignant Seedling is a specialized Seedling which is capable of surviving for a long period of time in an enormous range of conditions. They are often dispatched into areas where the Seed of Hamidon cannot be sent, where they wreak havoc on the environment before beginning the process of converting it to an infested wasteland.<br /><br />
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Infested T.E.S.T. Provost<br /><br />
The Infested - Boss<br /><br />
Anything that pulls a PPD Provost out of their Monitor Sphere information nexus has to be considered a severe threat. In order to insure their safety, Provosts don the state of the art in PPD protective gear to restore order in the most extreme cases of lawbreaking.<br /><br />
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[NPC] Infested T.E.S.T. Provost: The Hamidon's will must be spread. The seeds will do its will.<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested T.E.S.T. Provost: We were aware of your presence, {{Character}}!<br /><br />
--<br /><br />
[NPC] Master Devoured: There is someone else here. They can be sensed.<br /><br />
[NPC] Master Devoured: You will become one with us, {{Character}}!<br /><br />
--<br /><br />
[NPC] Master Devoured: There is someone else here. They can be sensed.<br /><br />
[NPC] Master Devoured: You will become one with us, {{Character}}!<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested T.E.S.T. Provost: The beautiful tundras shall be made home to all of Hamidon's new creations.<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested T.E.S.T. Provost: The Hamidon has given birth to new life in Germany. They could not last.<br /><br />
[NPC] Master Devoured: The world is almost saved from humanity. We are so close.<br /><br />
[NPC] Master Devoured: You will be made to be apart of Hamidon!<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested T.E.S.T. Provost: The creatures in South America can be used to destroy the last remnants of this Vanguard.<br /><br />
[NPC] Master Devoured: The one known as {{Character}} is becoming a problem. They must be made to join us.<br /><br />
[NPC] Master Devoured: You will not stop the world from being remade!<br /><br />
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Rikti Bomb:<br /><br />
You see what appears to be a Rikti bomb, though it's a dud. Vanguard probably tried to use this to flush out the Devouring Earth from these tunnels. It would appear that the Rikti Traditionalists are providing Vanguard with more support these days.<br /><br />
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** Go deeper into the tunnels<br /><br />
(transit only through beast)<br /><br />
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Avatar of Hamidon<br /><br />
Devouring Earth - Elite Boss<br /><br />
The Avatar of Hamidon has lived in the depths of the Underground for years, though why no action has been taken against its presence or the clear infestation of the Devouring Earth is a mystery.<br /><br />
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NPC: Hamidon?<br /><br />
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** Speak with Hamidon<br /><br />
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Hello, {{Character}}. I believe it's time you and I talk. I am the Hamidon. I have taken this form to interact with you. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
The heart of man is evil, {{Character}}. At its core, humans are creatures who cannot help but descend into sin, into evil, into destruction. I have seen it, I was once like that, until I ascended, became something more. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
You are here now, trying to stop me, trying to stop the Good from remaking the world, from taking it back. You are fully aware of what humanity has done to the planet, to this ''gift'' that they have. It is ignored, it is used, it is destroyed... something so massive as this planet, destroyed by something so... finite. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
You claim to be a hero of the people, but how can you stand to serve such a limited cause? Your actions do nothing but prolong their doom. Why do you continue, {{Character}}, when you stand for something so meaningless?<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* I continue because there's hope in humanity, hamidon.<br /><br />
(a)<br /><br />
* I don't need to explain myself to you, Hamidon<br /><br />
{{missing}}<br /><br />
(a) Hope? In your humanity? There was never any hope, {{Character}}. Even the strongest humans give in to their weaknesses, to their vices. You are all ruled by them. I have seen this in Emperor Cole and all the others who begged for humanity to be given 'one last chance'. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
In my mercy, I gave them one last chance, and they proved me right. When he was given the chance, Marcus Cole gave into his vice: pride. It was in his pride that he sought control, and through that, he eventually did an evil that was once done onto him; releasing a nuclear bomb on his own beloved city. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Don't you see how telling that act was? How it shows how self-destructive you all are? But I am different, {{Character}}. Where you all destroy, I create.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* You call this creation? You're killing everyone!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
I am purging a problem, {{Character}}. I shall try to put it in a way you understand. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
I am removing the criminal so they never have the chance to commit the crime. Humanity as a whole has proven ''lacking'', they do not deserve the Earth, the beauty that I have seen. I must save this beauty, save this Earth. In order to do that, the problem must be removed. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
You will not get in my way, {{Character}}, not any further. You represent humanity's new Cole, the one who says they can be saved. But I will not give you the same mercy I gave Cole. As we speak, my new life is consuming your last diseased humanity. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
You cannot save them, {{Character}}, for you too will be consumed and become part of something greater, something more beautiful than yourself.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Others have tried, Hamidon. You'll find I'm hard to kill!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Attack the ??? (Defeat the Avatar of hamidon ???<br /><br />
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[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: This world is mine, and you do not belong in it, {{Character}}.<br /><br />
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Debrief:<br /><br />
{{Character}}, we've got no time to talk! Last Bastion's under attack, there's a Seed of Hamidon floating right above it!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Praetoria's Last Gasp <br /><br />
Finale: New Earth <br /><br />
<br /><br />
You've got to hurry, {{Character}}, Vanguard is going to close the portal to Last Bastion! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
The forces there are being overrun, but if you can get in there, you could do something! Just... just you need to know one thing before you go in... <br /><br />
<br /><br />
* What is it?<br /><br />
<br /><br />
{{red|The portal will not take you back once you go in.}} The only way to get back is if you can get the area secured. But... The only way to do that is to somehow get a message back to ''here''. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
That's where I come in! I'll be splitting a part of myself to monitor your activities. If things go well, I'll send the message to reactivate the portal. If they don't... well, then you're going to become really good friends with a part of me! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
''The reports we received from Serpent Drummer indicate that the force that's attacking is ''massive''. You'll have to give it everything you've got to repel them!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
US: ''Doctor Orts is concentrating on maintaining a connection for you.''<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Face Hamidon's Fury<br /><br />
<br /><br />
MEntry: You're flung through the portal, which promptly shuts off. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
This is going to be a one-way trip unless you can clear the Hamidon's forces.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
** Speak with Serpent Drummer<br /><br />
<br /><br />
{{Character}}. It looks like we're in this together. I had a feeling the portal will close. I'm sure we'll get through this. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
This would normally be when one of us would say we've been through worse. However, being trapped on a planet with an entity that controls all of the Earth that is trying to consume my life is, coincidentally, the worst situation I believe I've been in.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Understood. What's the situation?<br /><br />
<br /><br />
We've got groups of Devouring Earth swarming outside of the building. However, Reese was able to take down a number of them before being forced to retreat. Unfortunately, he couldn't stop them from shutting down the Lambda turrets. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
If you can activate those turrets, they'll blast the Seed of Hamidon away. You'll also need to clear the Devouring Earth and the Hamidon seeds from outside. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
That should give us some breathing room, but we won't be out of the woods just yet. We'll stay in here to monitor your progress, good luck.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
8 Alright.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
** 6 machines to reboo<br /><br />
** 4 groups of Devouring Earth to defeat<br /><br />
** Defeat the Hamidon Seeds<br /><br />
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en<br /><br />
The Infested<br /><br />
DE<br /><br />
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(under debuff)<br /><br />
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** Return to prepare for battle<br /><br />
<br /><br />
*Defeat incoming ambushes<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Speak with Serpent Drummer<br /><br />
<br /><br />
We've got reports that there are three Avatars of Hamidon scaling the city's walls, {{Character}}. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
We've never seen three of them together like this. Three IDF soldiers who were hurt in the initial attack are feeling confident enough that they can provide you support, if you need it. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Our engineers are almost done powering up the sonic fences. Once they're on, we're safe... but only if you can take care of those Avatars.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Aright, tell the soldiers to follow my lead<br /><br />
* tell the soldiers to stay behind,. I'll handle this<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Are you sure, {{Character}}? Three Avatars of Hamidon are incredibly powerful, and should not be handled lightly.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
8 On second thought, tell them to gear up, they're with me<br /><br />
* I'm positive<br /><br />
<br /><br />
*8Defeat the Avatars of Hamidon<br /><br />
<br /><br />
*8Speak with Serpent Drummer<br /><br />
<br /><br />
{{Character}}, you've done it! The sonic fences are back on and the city is cleared of the Devouring Earth. Lady Grey is working on re-activating the portal as we speak. The people here have set up a large hologram to remember you for all the work you've done. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
I'm still amazed that you took on all the Avatars on your own... That is quite an impressive feat! It seems like there's still someone who wants to dispute that, however. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Reese wants to face you one more time in combat.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
*...Great.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
**Confront Reese<br /><br />
<br /><br />
You think you're the new Top Dog around here, {{Character}}? Let me tell you something. My name is Reese, and I am the Top Dog here, I am the last hope of Praetoria, NOT you! Not just some random Incarnate who walked in and thinks they can just do what they want! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
I challenge you, here and now, to a fight, to prove who Praetoria's final Top Dog is!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* (Fight reese)<br /><br />
* No reese. No more fighting, we're done.<br /><br />
MComplete: You've saved Last Bastion and established the a beacon of hope in Praetoria!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
(Congratulations! You earned the Civilization's Savior badge.)<br /><br />
You held the line in the last bastion for civilization in Praetoria. You're considered a hero now to these people, who can now establish the beginnings of a new civilization in Praetoria.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Avatar Smasher<br /><br />
You faced off against the Avatars of Hamidon by yourself, showing the Hamidon that you are a force to be reckoned with,<br /><br />
<br /><br />
debrief<br /><br />
<br /><br />
{{Character}}, I'm amazed! You did it! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
We've got reports that Metronome is in Anti-Matter's space station now. He's going to be providing support from there against the Hamidon while we rebuild what's left of Last Bastion. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
It's going to take a long time for anything significant to happen, but we have a beacon of hope now in Praetoria, and that's something to be proud of. The people are always going to remember you as their savior, {{Character}}, it's something you deserve. You ARE the reason why they made it.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
You said that Hamidon mentioned thinking he was better than humanity, right? That we're all flawed? I was thinking about it while you were gone. Maybe he's right. We are all flawed, you know? But I think, that's what makes us strong. Hamidon, at the end of the day, is alone with everything. But with all our flaws, we know that we have to band together to do things, to make a life! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
We'll show the Hamidon that there ''is'' hope in humanity, and that we can even see his dream fulfilled of keeping the Earth a beautiful place - but not at the cost of human lives. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Thank you, {{Character}}, for everything. Let's grab some coffee one day and see if we can chat about some tech stuff! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
..It looks like the day is saved ..<br /><br />
<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested Ranger: The world will be remade, it will be born a new.<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested BCU: The world will be remade, it will be born a new.<br /><br />
[Local] {{Character}}: above amb.<br /><br />
[NPC] Deathcap: You had your chance, {{Character}}. It could have been easier.<br /><br />
[Local] {{Character}}: 1 line each<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested Scryer: I would protect the world from destruction. Why would you wish to stop this?<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested Ranger: Humanity's imperfection doomed them from the start. Give in.<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested BCU: I would protect the world from destruction. Why would you wish to stop this?<br /><br />
[Caption] Serpent Drummer reporting. Our scouts were able to chase off Shadow Hunter, thanks to the beating you gave him earlier.<br /><br />
[Local] {{Character}}: * to Speak with Serpent Drummer above<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: You are fighting a war that you cannot win, {{Character}}.<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: You will join me, you will become part of me.<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: You will become part of the new world.<br /><br />
[NPC] Tellurian Seedling: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Tellurian Seedling: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Tellurian Seedling: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Tellurian Seedling: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Tellurian Seedling: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Tellurian Seedling: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Tellurian Seedling: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Tellurian Seedling: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[Caption] The Avatars of Hamidon are powering each other up!<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: An unexpected result...<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: The Avatar... is weakening?<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: This... is surprising.<br /><br />
[NPC] Reese: Let's finish this, once and for all, {{Character}}.<br /><br />
[NPC] Reese: No, come back and fight me! Let me have this!<br /><br />
[Local] {{Character}}: above npc after confront reese, latter after no more fight option<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
NPC Dialogue for Raymond Keyes Personal Mission<br /><br />
<br /><br />
[Caption] WARNING. LONG RANGE JETS IN SUIT HAVE SHUT DOWN. MULTIPLE CRACKS HAVE APPEARED IN THE HULL.<br /><br />
[Caption] TELEPORTER FUNCTIONALITY HAS BEEN LOST. SUIT INTEGRITY IS AT 45%%.<br /><br />
[Caption] COMMUNICATION WITH SPACE STATION IS NON-FUNCTIONAL. SUIT INTEGRITY IS AT 30%%.<br /><br />
[Caption] SUIT INTEGRITY IS AT 20%%. DOCTOR KEYES, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE NOT NEAR A CIVILIAN POPULATION.<br /><br />
[Caption] SUIT INTEGRITY IS AT 10%%. WARNING! SELF-DESTRUCTION IS IMMINENT.<br /><br />
[Caption] SCANNERS INDICATE AVATAR OF HAMIDON IS HEADING TOWARDS METRONOME.<br /><br />
[Caption] 'Just... A little... Longer...' Anti-Matter thought, 'just keep... a track... on Metronome.<br /><br />
[Caption] 'Who would've thought... the great Raymond Keyes... would be... like this...'<br /><br />
[Caption] 'Where did it all go wrong... did it all start... with you... Duncan... with that blasted woman...?'<br /><br />
[Caption] 'I was respected, dammit...! I was the best... and I was thrown aside... hah... did it really all matter?''<br /><br />
[Caption] 'All that I worked for... to gain power... to hold onto it... it was all washed away... so easily...'<br /><br />
[Caption] 'All I have left... are my reactors... and my space station. And I won't...'<br /><br />
[Caption] 'My... I won't live to even see... them used. The reactors will hurt the Hamidon... my station...'<br /><br />
[Caption] 'They won't even know... that I did all of this... you're a fool, Raymond Keyes...'<br /><br />
[Caption] 'I suppose... it's time to finish this... once and for all.'<br /><br />
[Caption] W-WARN-IN-IN-ING! Suit de-de-destru-tru-truction is immin-en-en-ent!<br /><br />
[NPC] Anti-Matter: Urgh... get me a status update... on Metronome...!<br /><br />
[Caption] M-Met-Metronome has b-bro-broken into up-upper atmosphere.<br /><br />
[NPC] Anti-Matter: Alright... get me the... reactor... controls... force... force the self-destruct...!<br /><br />
[Caption] Command finished. Re-reactors expl-os-os-osion is imminent.<br /><br />
[NPC] Anti-Matter: Alright... Hamidon... You remember me... you... REMEMBER... ME!<br /><br />
[NPC] Anti-Matter: I... AM... DOCTOR... RAYMOND... KEYES!!!<br /><br />
[Caption] SUIT DESTRUCTION IN T-T-T<br /><br />
[NPC] Anti-Matter: YOU WILL REMEMBER ME HAMIDON!<br /><br />
[NPC] Anti-Matter: EVEN IF NO ONE ELSE WILL!<br /><br />
[Caption] Dr. Keyes?! This is Metronome, you can't do this!<br /><br />
[NPC] Anti-Matter: Hah... finally... recognition...<br />}}<br />
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[[User:Taosin|Taosin]] 12:34, 1 November 2012 (UTC)</div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Talk:Number_Six&diff=241656Talk:Number Six2012-11-01T12:34:14Z<p>Taosin: Added runthrough data</p>
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<div>=== Dump of Content for Number Six===<br />
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Below is placed my 'run through' dump of the arc, for posterity.<br />
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{{NPC Text|title=WIP Content for Number Six|text=<br />
Greetings:<br /><br />
* Let's go, {{Character}}! I know you can do it!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Popup<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Doctor Orts of Vanguard has an urgent message for you. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
One of Vanguard's head dimensional scientists is requesting your help. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
This contact has now been added to the active tab of your Contact window. This contact's storyline takes place after Night Ward and Dark Astoria<br /><br />
<br /><br />
popup<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Provost Gerard Marchand of Praetoria requests your support. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
This contact has now been added to the active tab of your Contact window. This story takes place after the events of Issue 23.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Number Six<br /><br />
Super Heroic Computer Expert<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Dr. Michael Orts, known as Number Six, has a unique ability; he can turn himself into pixilated data and insert himself into any computer in the world, no matter how high tech it is. This power has a downside however; Number Six has a tough time coming back, and his body was permantely turned into metal. Number Six was recently lost for years in a Crey facility until he was recovered with the help of Gaussian and a woman called the Doctor. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Since then, Vanguard has been employing Number Six to help with their portal technology and with the evacuation of Praetoria.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Number Six<br /><br />
??<br /><br />
<br /><br />
IContact:<br /><br />
''When Number Six speaks, his voice has a sort of echo to it, as if it is reverberating against something. ''<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Hello, {{Character}}! I'm glad you got my memo. I'm Dr. Michael Orts, but you can just call me Number Six! It's sort of my professional nickname. B<br /><br />
<br /><br />
efore you ask, yes, I am very... pixellated! It's due to a power I have, where I can turn myself into pixels and enter into computers! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Isn't it fascinating?<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Wasn't there a reason you called me, Number Six?<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Oh, yes! Sorry, my mind sometimes has a hard time focusing, what with the pixels. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Yes, Vanguard is currently working on the evacuation of what we're calling the Final Bastion in Praetoria. This was a place that several rogue IDF troops set up to be an outpost from Emperor Cole. The outpost was quite impressive, really! They had sonic fences to keep the Hamidon back, along with turret schematics stolen from Lambda sector to serve as their defense. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
The civilization is falling, however; it was going to be our last outpost in Praetoria, but I don't think it's possible for us to recover it. We need you to help with the final evacuation, {{Character}}! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
''You think things over for a moment. You've fought a god of death in Dark Astoria and helped push back the forces of Praetoria in Imperial City. You have the power to do more than help in an evacuation, you have the power to turn the tide and save this place and establish one last outpost in Praetoria!''<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* I'll help, but we're not going to abandon that civilization.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Briefing: Praetoria's last gasp<br /><br />
Part One: Defy the Odds<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Huh? You don't want to evacuate? <br /><br />
<br /><br />
You want to SAVE this place?! That's crazy! Why, you'd have to be... ... <br /><br />
<br /><br />
A super powered incarnate to begin to think that's feasible. OK, so, maybe it's possible. Okay, okay, think Orts... There's got to be a way we can make this work. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Well, okay, here's the situation we have right now. There's a Seed of Hamidon making its way to way to code-name Last Bastion. The Lambda turrets have all stopped working, along with the sonic fences. The entire place is crawling with Devouring Earth. Vanguard and well, the good IDF, are doing their best to rescue any remaining civilians and get them out using our new Portal Corp tech, courtesy of Emil Christie. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
But... oh, OH! I have an idea! Yes, I think I know how we could pull this off! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
* I'm all ears, Dr. Orts.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Okay, so, you know how Emperor Cole was able to give his Praetors greater powers? What if... And this is a big if... you were able to do that to the Lambda turrets? Maybe you could use your Incarnate powers to temporarily reboot them with Incarnate energy! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
It's possible that turrets firing energy of that magnitude could repel something as massive as the Seed of Hamidon! Because, to be frank, {{Character}}, if the Seed of Hamidon makes it there, that place is ''doomed'', and we'll need to close the portal ASAP. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
I would suggest that's your main goal, after you've secured the area! Serpent Drummer is leading the evacuation, so I would talk to him once you're through. Good luck, {{Character}}!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
US: Oh! Did you need something else? Did I forget something? I don't think I did...<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Secure the Last Bastion<br /><br />
** Speak with Serpent Drummer<br /><br />
** 25 Devouring Earth to defeat<br /><br />
MEntry: You're ejected out of the smaller, sleeker portal into what remains of the area known as Last Bastion.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Praetorian Civilians NPC<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Serpent Drummer:<br /><br />
{{Character}}, Dr. Orts said that you would be coming here to help with an evacuation. I just received an odd message, however, that you intend to try to save this place instead of give it up to the Hamidon. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
That's admirable. I would help you, but I'm unfortunately spent. I've done everything I can to protect the last refugees that are here.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Alright. What's the situation?<br /><br />
<br /><br />
We've got Vanguard engineers that are out missing in the field, along with civilians trapped in those crumbling buildings. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
We can't get them out with all the Devouring Earth around here, however. We need the Vanguard engineers back here to power up the portal - it'll take forever to evacuate everyone one by one. Well, I guess that is ''if'' we're going to evacuate. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Vanguard and the IDF can recover the civilians trapped in the buildings once the numbers of the Devouring Earth are thinned. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
''You see the ground starting to rumble somewhat - the Devouring Earth are moving in on the portal!''<br /><br />
<br /><br />
The Infested<br /><br />
Devouring Earth<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Here they come!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
** Defeat the incoming Ambush,<br /><br />
<br /><br />
(amb. Greater Dev)<br /><br />
<br /><br />
** 3 Engineers to rescue, <br /><br />
<br /><br />
** Power up the Turrets<br /><br />
<br /><br />
**Speak with Serpent Drummer<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Alright, {{Character}}, the Vanguard engineers were able to get the Lambda turrets back online. They're reporting huge spikes in their energy after your infusion. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
The Seed of Hamidon is coming in fast - are you ready to face it down?<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* I'm ready, let's get this started.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Cutscene<br /><br />
<br /><br />
MComplete: You've saved Last Bastion and established a defensive position!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
NPC:<br /><br />
[NPC] Blood Brother Slammer: I need your money. NOW.<br /><br />
[NPC] Blood Brother Slugger: Whatcha need?<br /><br />
[NPC] Blood Brother Brawler: Where's my change?<br /><br />
[NPC] Blood Brother Slicer: Just give it up.<br /><br />
[NPC] Elois: Please no.<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Security Officer: I'm the Vanguard Security Officer, {{Character}}. You need to come talk to me.<br /><br />
[NPC] Greater Devoured: Humanity has proven itself lacking. Give in to the Hamidon!<br /><br />
[NPC] Praetorian Civilian: You have to save us!<br /><br />
[NPC] Praetorian Civilian: Please do something!<br /><br />
[NPC] Praetorian Civilian: Please do something!<br /><br />
[NPC] Praetorian Civilian: I don't want to die here!<br /><br />
[NPC] Praetorian Civilian: I don't want to become one of the Devoured!<br /><br />
[NPC] Praetorian Civilian: I've come too far to die here!<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: You won't take me! I'll die before I become one of the Devouring Earth!<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: What? {{Character}}? Thank goodness!<br /><br />
[NPC] Greater Devoured: {{Character}}, you were not expected, not yet.<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: I never thought I'd see you here!<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: Do your worst, I'm ready for it!<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: What? {{Character}}? Thank goodness!<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested T.E.S.T. Provost: You will make an excellent part of Hamidon, {{Character}}.<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: {{Character}}, if there's anyone who can help us, it's you!<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: You won't take me! I'll die before I become one of the Devouring Earth!<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: Your Hamidon can't stop up to {{Character}}!<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested Augur: More to join the Hamidon!<br /><br />
[NPC] Vanguard Engineer: {{Character}}, if there's anyone who can help us, it's you!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Custscene<br /><br />
[Caption] We have a visual on the Seed! Its too far for the turrets!<br /><br />
[Caption] This world has been scarred enough by the sin of humans.<br /><br />
[Caption] Emperor Cole had one chance, and he wasted it.<br /><br />
[NPC] Player: Fire!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Debrief<br /><br />
Talk about your last minute saves, {{Character}}! We've got several super strength heroes on the scene now to position the powered up Lambda turrets around the area. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Serpent Drummer has set up a base inside the main building of Last Bastion; that's where all the civilians are currently staying. We're not out of the woods yet, however. Well, technically, you're about to go into the woods! Let me explain...<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Praetoria's Last Gasp <br /><br />
Part Two: Hamidon's Territory <br /><br />
<br /><br />
The IDF managed to build and power up the previous sonic fences in the area thanks to a facility nearby. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Right now, those sonic fences are down and missing crucial parts. I analyzed the data - not even your Incarnate powers could reboot them. It's like... ah... trying to use your powers to make a car work when there's no engine for the car to actually ''use''. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
You saving Last Bastion won't mean much if we can't get those sonic fences up and running. Hamidon's forces are vast and you can't be in this place all the time to fight them off. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
We need to get the supplies from the facility nearby to rebuild the sonic fences and activate them. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Alright, do you have the location of the facility?<br /><br />
<br /><br />
I do... er, sort of. Kind of. Well, not really. Here's the problem. The facility is in the Hamidon's forest. There's all sorts of things crawling around in there, and it's not just Hamidon. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Scouts reported seeing Spirit Stalkers there. I know Shadow Hunter was the head of that pack... maybe it means he's been taken over by Hamidon? I don't know. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
What you'll have to do is try to thin the numbers of the Spirit Stalkers and Devouring Earth there, and get a beacon to locate where the facility is.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
You don't need to track down Shadow Hunter, if he's there, but if he's not taken down, he could cause more harm in the future. Also, there are three IDF generals who went out to find the warehouse, but they never returned. The forest is a maze, so I wouldn't recommend trying to find them... but if you did find them, they could potentially help out in the defense of Last Bastion.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
US: The entire forest creeps me out, I'm glad I'm not the one going in there! ... Sorry.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Locate the Sonic Fence Warehouse<br /><br />
<br /><br />
MEntry: You're brought deep into the forest by a Vanguard escort. You can hear multiple Seeds of Hamidon flying overhead - you'll have to stay beneath the forest canopy to avoid them.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
** Locate the tracking beacon<br /><br />
** 3 Generals to rescue (Optional)<br /><br />
** Track down Shadow Hunter (Optional)<br /><br />
** 20 Spirit Stalkers<br /><br />
** 20 Devouring Earth to defeat<br /><br />
<br /><br />
note the map shows many waypoints. These include main path, SOS signals, and Vanguard Escort<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Enemies: The Infested<br /><br />
Devouring Earth<br /><br />
Spirit Stalkers<br /><br />
<br /><br />
NPC: Shadow Hunter (Praeotirans)<br /><br />
<br /><br />
MComplete: You've located the warehouse for the sonic fence technology!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
[NPC] Shadow Hunter: I have seen what the Hamidon sees, finally. We will ensure its vision of Earth is fulfilled.<br /><br />
[NPC] Shadow Hunter: {{Character}}. I have ascended, become something greater! I have become the Alpha Predator... and you are the prey!<br /><br />
[NPC] Shadow Hunter: The darkness will sustain us!<br /><br />
[NPC] Shadow Hunter: The darkness will sustain us!<br /><br />
[NPC] General Lapton: This can't be how it ends...<br /><br />
[NPC] General Lapton: Someone else is out here?!<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested Augur: More outsiders in Hamidon's forest?<br /><br />
[NPC] General Lapton: Have you found the others?<br /><br />
[NPC] General Maywer: Just end it. The Praetoria I knew is gone, thanks to you monsters.<br /><br />
[NPC] General Maywer: What's this...?!<br /><br />
[NPC] Greater Devoured: You cannot stop Hamidon's future!<br /><br />
[NPC] General Maywer: I thought... I thought it was all lost. Maybe we have a chance, still.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Debrief:<br /><br />
Great work, {{Character}}! Vanguard is sending in a crew as we speak to recover the sonic fence technology and bring it back to Last Bastion. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
They'll be moving quick, of course; there's only so long that Hamidon's forest will actually be safe. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
We just received word that there was a huge explosion over in what's left of Neutropolis. It looks like Anti-Matter's reactors all went off - it was massive! I bet that put a huge dent in Hamidon, or at least, I hope it does. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
In the meantime we should take advantage of this and- er. Uh oh. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
We've got a problem, {{Character}}. I don't think that should surprise you at this point, right?<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Praetoria's Last Gasp <br /><br />
Part Three: The Last Top Dog<br /><br />
<br /><br />
The Vanguard team has pulled out of the warehouse. They say there's too many Devouring Earth in there. It looks like the Hamidon knows how important this place is. They also reported something odd, which was a signature of another super-powered individual in there. This person might be with the Hamidon, or they might be some poor soul that's trapped down there. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
I hate to ask more of you, but... <br /><br />
<br /><br />
* It's up to me to get the sonic fence technology.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
You read my mind! ... Wait, did you really? I hope not, I never liked mind readers. Ah... not that I don't ''like'' mind readers, but, well, you get what I'm trying to say. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
If you can recover the sonic fence equipment, the Vanguard truck outside of the warehouse will bring it back and assemble it all to get Last Bastion. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
I'd also try to investigate what that power signature is down there. It could be another ally we could use in this whole thing. Well, it could ''also'' be a super that Hamidon has infested, which means that we'll take down another agent of Hamidon! Good news, right? <br /><br />
<br /><br />
In the meantime, I'm going to be using my abilities to scan the area near Last Bastion for any large gatherings of Devouring Earth; the attack that you stopped came from underground nearby. I think we can make things safer if we can take more of the fight to this creature!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Recover the Sonic Fence Technology<br /><br />
<br /><br />
US: Good luck in the warehouse!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
** 5 pieces of sonic fence technology to recover<br /><br />
<br /><br />
En:<br /><br />
The Infested<br /><br />
Devouring Earth<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
** 4 sonic fence triggers to recover<br /><br />
** Find the super-powered individual <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Malignant Seedling - Devouring Earth minion<br /><br />
These horrid perversions of normal flora have become one of the most identifiable monsters in the Devouring Earth's maniacal menagerie. In addition to their astonishing mobility, they can fire swarms of thorns at their enemies, tearing flesh to shreds in an instant.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
** Speak weith Reese<br /><br />
<br /><br />
You must be {{Character}}, I've heard about you, kind of hard not to when you're throwing around all that power. Name's Reese, I used to be a Top Dog around Praetoria. That doesn't matter much, though, since there's nothing much left of the place. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
I heard the cities in Praetoria were nuked by Cole. Good riddance, I say, the place was too small time.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
I was trying to help out these people in Last Bastion. Anyway, I guess you probably have some questions about things, don't you?<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Why are you here?<br /><br />
<br /><br />
I've been roaming the world, trying to fight off the Hamidon. Figured going up against that thing was true Top Dog material, not like the amateurs that were running around like chickens with their heads cut off in Praetoria. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
I heard over some transmissions about Last Bastion and figured I'd try to find the sonic fence facility myself and recover it. You... ah... well, let's just say there were more Devouring Earth here than I thought. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Look, we can talk about this all day, or you can help me get out of here. I'm willing to share some of the spotlight for now if it means keeping Praetoria one last chance.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Alright Reese, you're with me (Activate Reese's teleporter)<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Finding Reese:<br /><br />
[NPC] Reese: Not... like... this...!<br /><br />
[NPC] Malignant Seedling: You will become one of us.<br /><br />
[NPC] Reese: What in the... what is someone else doing down here?<br /><br />
After dlg<br /><br />
[NPC] Reese: Good on you, {{Character}}. I'll see you at Last Bastion.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
MComplete: You've recovered the final pieces of the sonic fence technology!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Debrief:<br /><br />
Vanguard and the IDF are working on getting the sonic fences up as we speak, {{Character}}. The Vanguard have been fighting off the occasional attack by the Devouring Earth. Serpent Drummer is concerned, though, that the Hamidon is merely toying with us, making us think that we have the upperhand. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
I hope he's wrong, but... well... the guy is usually ''right''. I'm starting to have my doubts about how good of an idea this was, especially with this latest order handed down directly from Lady Grey. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
She says that if the situation gets to a point where the civilization is going to fall, then I need to shut off the portal to Praetoria. Anyone left there will be considered KIA. Pretty bad, right? I mean, why do I have to do that? I was never up for this! Things were so much simpler when I was just Executable Number 6 on the tech sphere and helping out that woman in the computer...<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Praetoria's Last Gasp <br /><br />
Part Four: The New Champion <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Sorry, {{Character}}, I sort of went to a weird place there. We need to focus, right? Right! So, here's the deal. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
It's going to take a while to get the sonic fencing back up to snuff. In the meantime, I've managed to locate a huge area underground where the Devouring Earth's forces are located. Not just that, but I even located, get this, an Avatar of Hamidon! Crazy! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Were you there when the first Avatar was found? It was terrifying, from what I heard! Luckily for us, that one was actually a bit of an anomaly; it had been there for a ''very'' long time. '<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Your average Avatar isn't as strong as that... well, we hope. At least, the one I found isn't that bad! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
* You're suggesting I destroy this Avatar of Hamidon.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
That's it precisely! The Devouring Earth tend to flock around these Avatars. They're leader figures in a sense. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Plus, well, to be honest, we kind of need to focus Hamidon's attention away from Last Bastion, and the best way to do that is throw a buffed up Incarnate like you ''straight'' at one of its prized possessions! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
I'm sorry that I'm asking you to do such a dangerous thing, {{Character}}, but, well, it kind of comes with the territory of fighting to save a civilization from a giant earth monster. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Just make sure you're prepared, ok? '''The Avatar of Hamidon is no joke, so if you're going to go against it, you need to bring all the firepower you can muster! '''<br /><br />
<br /><br />
In the meantime, I'm going to investigate some odd readings I'm getting from Anti-Matter's space station. I don't know what it could be, but someone turned ''something'' on in there. It could be him!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Attack an Avatar of Hamidon<br /><br />
<br /><br />
US: I'm kind of glad my only super power is to jump into computers. I could never be brave enough to do what you're about to do!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Mentry: Vanguard's caravan once again brings you to the location of these old tunnels. You slip in quickly enough and find yourself within the belly of the beast. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Hopefully in a figurative sense.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
En: DE<br /><br />
The Infested<br /><br />
<br /><br />
** 4 spore pods to destroy<br /><br />
** 3 Master Devoured creatures to defeat<br /><br />
** 4 Hamidon Seeds to destroy<br /><br />
<br /><br />
(Glowies)<br /><br />
You begin destroying the spore pod...<br /><br />
You are already interacting with the object<br /><br />
You've destroyed the spore pod!<br /><br />
You destroyed a Devouring Earth spore pod!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Hamidon Seed - DEvouring Earth - Boss<br /><br />
The Malignant Seedling is a specialized Seedling which is capable of surviving for a long period of time in an enormous range of conditions. They are often dispatched into areas where the Seed of Hamidon cannot be sent, where they wreak havoc on the environment before beginning the process of converting it to an infested wasteland.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Infested T.E.S.T. Provost<br /><br />
The Infested - Boss<br /><br />
Anything that pulls a PPD Provost out of their Monitor Sphere information nexus has to be considered a severe threat. In order to insure their safety, Provosts don the state of the art in PPD protective gear to restore order in the most extreme cases of lawbreaking.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested T.E.S.T. Provost: The Hamidon's will must be spread. The seeds will do its will.<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested T.E.S.T. Provost: We were aware of your presence, {{Character}}!<br /><br />
--<br /><br />
[NPC] Master Devoured: There is someone else here. They can be sensed.<br /><br />
[NPC] Master Devoured: You will become one with us, {{Character}}!<br /><br />
--<br /><br />
[NPC] Master Devoured: There is someone else here. They can be sensed.<br /><br />
[NPC] Master Devoured: You will become one with us, {{Character}}!<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested T.E.S.T. Provost: The beautiful tundras shall be made home to all of Hamidon's new creations.<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested T.E.S.T. Provost: The Hamidon has given birth to new life in Germany. They could not last.<br /><br />
[NPC] Master Devoured: The world is almost saved from humanity. We are so close.<br /><br />
[NPC] Master Devoured: You will be made to be apart of Hamidon!<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested T.E.S.T. Provost: The creatures in South America can be used to destroy the last remnants of this Vanguard.<br /><br />
[NPC] Master Devoured: The one known as {{Character}} is becoming a problem. They must be made to join us.<br /><br />
[NPC] Master Devoured: You will not stop the world from being remade!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Rikti Bomb:<br /><br />
You see what appears to be a Rikti bomb, though it's a dud. Vanguard probably tried to use this to flush out the Devouring Earth from these tunnels. It would appear that the Rikti Traditionalists are providing Vanguard with more support these days.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
** Go deeper into the tunnels<br /><br />
(transit only through beast)<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Avatar of Hamidon<br /><br />
Devouring Earth - Elite Boss<br /><br />
The Avatar of Hamidon has lived in the depths of the Underground for years, though why no action has been taken against its presence or the clear infestation of the Devouring Earth is a mystery.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
NPC: Hamidon?<br /><br />
<br /><br />
** Speak with Hamidon<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Hello, {{Character}}. I believe it's time you and I talk. I am the Hamidon. I have taken this form to interact with you. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
The heart of man is evil, {{Character}}. At its core, humans are creatures who cannot help but descend into sin, into evil, into destruction. I have seen it, I was once like that, until I ascended, became something more. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
You are here now, trying to stop me, trying to stop the Good from remaking the world, from taking it back. You are fully aware of what humanity has done to the planet, to this ''gift'' that they have. It is ignored, it is used, it is destroyed... something so massive as this planet, destroyed by something so... finite. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
You claim to be a hero of the people, but how can you stand to serve such a limited cause? Your actions do nothing but prolong their doom. Why do you continue, {{Character}}, when you stand for something so meaningless?<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* I continue because there's hope in humanity, hamidon.<br /><br />
(a)<br /><br />
* I don't need to explain myself to you, Hamidon<br /><br />
{{missing}}<br /><br />
(a) Hope? In your humanity? There was never any hope, {{Character}}. Even the strongest humans give in to their weaknesses, to their vices. You are all ruled by them. I have seen this in Emperor Cole and all the others who begged for humanity to be given 'one last chance'. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
In my mercy, I gave them one last chance, and they proved me right. When he was given the chance, Marcus Cole gave into his vice: pride. It was in his pride that he sought control, and through that, he eventually did an evil that was once done onto him; releasing a nuclear bomb on his own beloved city. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Don't you see how telling that act was? How it shows how self-destructive you all are? But I am different, {{Character}}. Where you all destroy, I create.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* You call this creation? You're killing everyone!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
I am purging a problem, {{Character}}. I shall try to put it in a way you understand. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
I am removing the criminal so they never have the chance to commit the crime. Humanity as a whole has proven ''lacking'', they do not deserve the Earth, the beauty that I have seen. I must save this beauty, save this Earth. In order to do that, the problem must be removed. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
You will not get in my way, {{Character}}, not any further. You represent humanity's new Cole, the one who says they can be saved. But I will not give you the same mercy I gave Cole. As we speak, my new life is consuming your last diseased humanity. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
You cannot save them, {{Character}}, for you too will be consumed and become part of something greater, something more beautiful than yourself.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Others have tried, Hamidon. You'll find I'm hard to kill!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Attack the ??? (Defeat the Avatar of hamidon ???<br /><br />
<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: This world is mine, and you do not belong in it, {{Character}}.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Debrief:<br /><br />
{{Character}}, we've got no time to talk! Last Bastion's under attack, there's a Seed of Hamidon floating right above it!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Praetoria's Last Gasp <br /><br />
Finale: New Earth <br /><br />
<br /><br />
You've got to hurry, {{Character}}, Vanguard is going to close the portal to Last Bastion! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
The forces there are being overrun, but if you can get in there, you could do something! Just... just you need to know one thing before you go in... <br /><br />
<br /><br />
* What is it?<br /><br />
<br /><br />
{{red|The portal will not take you back once you go in.}} The only way to get back is if you can get the area secured. But... The only way to do that is to somehow get a message back to ''here''. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
That's where I come in! I'll be splitting a part of myself to monitor your activities. If things go well, I'll send the message to reactivate the portal. If they don't... well, then you're going to become really good friends with a part of me! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
''The reports we received from Serpent Drummer indicate that the force that's attacking is ''massive''. You'll have to give it everything you've got to repel them!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
US: ''Doctor Orts is concentrating on maintaining a connection for you.''<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Face Hamidon's Fury<br /><br />
<br /><br />
MEntry: You're flung through the portal, which promptly shuts off. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
This is going to be a one-way trip unless you can clear the Hamidon's forces.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
** Speak with Serpent Drummer<br /><br />
<br /><br />
{{Character}}. It looks like we're in this together. I had a feeling the portal will close. I'm sure we'll get through this. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
This would normally be when one of us would say we've been through worse. However, being trapped on a planet with an entity that controls all of the Earth that is trying to consume my life is, coincidentally, the worst situation I believe I've been in.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Understood. What's the situation?<br /><br />
<br /><br />
We've got groups of Devouring Earth swarming outside of the building. However, Reese was able to take down a number of them before being forced to retreat. Unfortunately, he couldn't stop them from shutting down the Lambda turrets. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
If you can activate those turrets, they'll blast the Seed of Hamidon away. You'll also need to clear the Devouring Earth and the Hamidon seeds from outside. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
That should give us some breathing room, but we won't be out of the woods just yet. We'll stay in here to monitor your progress, good luck.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
8 Alright.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
** 6 machines to reboo<br /><br />
** 4 groups of Devouring Earth to defeat<br /><br />
** Defeat the Hamidon Seeds<br /><br />
<br /><br />
en<br /><br />
The Infested<br /><br />
DE<br /><br />
<br /><br />
(under debuff)<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
** Return to prepare for battle<br /><br />
<br /><br />
*Defeat incoming ambushes<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Speak with Serpent Drummer<br /><br />
<br /><br />
We've got reports that there are three Avatars of Hamidon scaling the city's walls, {{Character}}. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
We've never seen three of them together like this. Three IDF soldiers who were hurt in the initial attack are feeling confident enough that they can provide you support, if you need it. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Our engineers are almost done powering up the sonic fences. Once they're on, we're safe... but only if you can take care of those Avatars.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* Aright, tell the soldiers to follow my lead<br /><br />
* tell the soldiers to stay behind,. I'll handle this<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Are you sure, {{Character}}? Three Avatars of Hamidon are incredibly powerful, and should not be handled lightly.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
8 On second thought, tell them to gear up, they're with me<br /><br />
* I'm positive<br /><br />
<br /><br />
*8Defeat the Avatars of Hamidon<br /><br />
<br /><br />
*8Speak with Serpent Drummer<br /><br />
<br /><br />
{{Character}}, you've done it! The sonic fences are back on and the city is cleared of the Devouring Earth. Lady Grey is working on re-activating the portal as we speak. The people here have set up a large hologram to remember you for all the work you've done. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
I'm still amazed that you took on all the Avatars on your own... That is quite an impressive feat! It seems like there's still someone who wants to dispute that, however. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Reese wants to face you one more time in combat.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
*...Great.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
**Confront Reese<br /><br />
<br /><br />
You think you're the new Top Dog around here, {{Character}}? Let me tell you something. My name is Reese, and I am the Top Dog here, I am the last hope of Praetoria, NOT you! Not just some random Incarnate who walked in and thinks they can just do what they want! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
I challenge you, here and now, to a fight, to prove who Praetoria's final Top Dog is!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* (Fight reese)<br /><br />
* No reese. No more fighting, we're done.<br /><br />
MComplete: You've saved Last Bastion and established the a beacon of hope in Praetoria!<br /><br />
<br /><br />
(Congratulations! You earned the Civilization's Savior badge.)<br /><br />
You held the line in the last bastion for civilization in Praetoria. You're considered a hero now to these people, who can now establish the beginnings of a new civilization in Praetoria.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Avatar Smasher<br /><br />
You faced off against the Avatars of Hamidon by yourself, showing the Hamidon that you are a force to be reckoned with,<br /><br />
<br /><br />
debrief<br /><br />
<br /><br />
{{Character}}, I'm amazed! You did it! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
We've got reports that Metronome is in Anti-Matter's space station now. He's going to be providing support from there against the Hamidon while we rebuild what's left of Last Bastion. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
It's going to take a long time for anything significant to happen, but we have a beacon of hope now in Praetoria, and that's something to be proud of. The people are always going to remember you as their savior, {{Character}}, it's something you deserve. You ARE the reason why they made it.<br /><br />
<br /><br />
You said that Hamidon mentioned thinking he was better than humanity, right? That we're all flawed? I was thinking about it while you were gone. Maybe he's right. We are all flawed, you know? But I think, that's what makes us strong. Hamidon, at the end of the day, is alone with everything. But with all our flaws, we know that we have to band together to do things, to make a life! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
We'll show the Hamidon that there ''is'' hope in humanity, and that we can even see his dream fulfilled of keeping the Earth a beautiful place - but not at the cost of human lives. <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Thank you, {{Character}}, for everything. Let's grab some coffee one day and see if we can chat about some tech stuff! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
..It looks like the day is saved ..<br /><br />
<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested Ranger: The world will be remade, it will be born a new.<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested BCU: The world will be remade, it will be born a new.<br /><br />
[Local] {{Character}}: above amb.<br /><br />
[NPC] Deathcap: You had your chance, {{Character}}. It could have been easier.<br /><br />
[Local] {{Character}}: 1 line each<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested Scryer: I would protect the world from destruction. Why would you wish to stop this?<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested Ranger: Humanity's imperfection doomed them from the start. Give in.<br /><br />
[NPC] Infested BCU: I would protect the world from destruction. Why would you wish to stop this?<br /><br />
[Caption] Serpent Drummer reporting. Our scouts were able to chase off Shadow Hunter, thanks to the beating you gave him earlier.<br /><br />
[Local] {{Character}}: * to Speak with Serpent Drummer above<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: You are fighting a war that you cannot win, {{Character}}.<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: You will join me, you will become part of me.<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: You will become part of the new world.<br /><br />
[NPC] Tellurian Seedling: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Tellurian Seedling: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Tellurian Seedling: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Tellurian Seedling: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Tellurian Seedling: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Tellurian Seedling: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Tellurian Seedling: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Tellurian Seedling: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: Ours is a power that is shared, that becomes stronger.<br /><br />
[Caption] The Avatars of Hamidon are powering each other up!<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: An unexpected result...<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: The Avatar... is weakening?<br /><br />
[NPC] Avatar of Hamidon: This... is surprising.<br /><br />
[NPC] Reese: Let's finish this, once and for all, {{Character}}.<br /><br />
[NPC] Reese: No, come back and fight me! Let me have this!<br /><br />
[Local] {{Character}}: above npc after confront reese, latter after no more fight option<br /><br />
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<br /><br />
NPC Dialogue for Raymond Keyes Personal Mission<br /><br />
<br /><br />
[Caption] WARNING. LONG RANGE JETS IN SUIT HAVE SHUT DOWN. MULTIPLE CRACKS HAVE APPEARED IN THE HULL.<br /><br />
[Caption] TELEPORTER FUNCTIONALITY HAS BEEN LOST. SUIT INTEGRITY IS AT 45%%.<br /><br />
[Caption] COMMUNICATION WITH SPACE STATION IS NON-FUNCTIONAL. SUIT INTEGRITY IS AT 30%%.<br /><br />
[Caption] SUIT INTEGRITY IS AT 20%%. DOCTOR KEYES, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE NOT NEAR A CIVILIAN POPULATION.<br /><br />
[Caption] SUIT INTEGRITY IS AT 10%%. WARNING! SELF-DESTRUCTION IS IMMINENT.<br /><br />
[Caption] SCANNERS INDICATE AVATAR OF HAMIDON IS HEADING TOWARDS METRONOME.<br /><br />
[Caption] 'Just... A little... Longer...' Anti-Matter thought, 'just keep... a track... on Metronome.<br /><br />
[Caption] 'Who would've thought... the great Raymond Keyes... would be... like this...'<br /><br />
[Caption] 'Where did it all go wrong... did it all start... with you... Duncan... with that blasted woman...?'<br /><br />
[Caption] 'I was respected, dammit...! I was the best... and I was thrown aside... hah... did it really all matter?''<br /><br />
[Caption] 'All that I worked for... to gain power... to hold onto it... it was all washed away... so easily...'<br /><br />
[Caption] 'All I have left... are my reactors... and my space station. And I won't...'<br /><br />
[Caption] 'My... I won't live to even see... them used. The reactors will hurt the Hamidon... my station...'<br /><br />
[Caption] 'They won't even know... that I did all of this... you're a fool, Raymond Keyes...'<br /><br />
[Caption] 'I suppose... it's time to finish this... once and for all.'<br /><br />
[Caption] W-WARN-IN-IN-ING! Suit de-de-destru-tru-truction is immin-en-en-ent!<br /><br />
[NPC] Anti-Matter: Urgh... get me a status update... on Metronome...!<br /><br />
[Caption] M-Met-Metronome has b-bro-broken into up-upper atmosphere.<br /><br />
[NPC] Anti-Matter: Alright... get me the... reactor... controls... force... force the self-destruct...!<br /><br />
[Caption] Command finished. Re-reactors expl-os-os-osion is imminent.<br /><br />
[NPC] Anti-Matter: Alright... Hamidon... You remember me... you... REMEMBER... ME!<br /><br />
[NPC] Anti-Matter: I... AM... DOCTOR... RAYMOND... KEYES!!!<br /><br />
[Caption] SUIT DESTRUCTION IN T-T-T<br /><br />
[NPC] Anti-Matter: YOU WILL REMEMBER ME HAMIDON!<br /><br />
[NPC] Anti-Matter: EVEN IF NO ONE ELSE WILL!<br /><br />
[Caption] Dr. Keyes?! This is Metronome, you can't do this!<br /><br />
[NPC] Anti-Matter: Hah... finally... recognition...<br />}}<br />
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===NCsoft City of Heroes Sunset FAQ===<br />
An official announcement, [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/city_of_heroes_sunset_faq.php City of Heroes Sunset FAQ], gives more information about the closure of [[City of Heroes]]. Servers shut off on November 30, 2012, at 12:00 AM (US) PDT. The announcement expands on the information provided in the official [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/player_services_status_update.php Player Services Status Update]. [[NCsoft]] are processing refunds for unused game time that may have been applied. Account creation, upgrading to [[VIP]], and the purchase of [[Paragon Points]] have all been disabled.<br />
<br />
Please check the announcement for all the details.<br />
<br />
===In-game Event Schedule===<br />
Details of the schedule for in-game official events have been posted in an [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?p=4403954 official post].<br />
* Summer Blockbuster - October 5 - October 8<br />
* Double XP - October 18 - October 22<br />
* Halloween Event - October 26 - October 29<br />
* Winter Event - November 9 - November 12<br />
* Rikti Invasion - November 23 - November 30<br />
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Don't forget to support the player events as well! These are shown in the ''Calls to Action'' area of the main page of Paragon Wiki.<br />
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===NCsoft City of Heroes Sunset FAQ===<br />
An official announcement, [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/city_of_heroes_sunset_faq.php City of Heroes Sunset FAQ], gives more information about the closure of [[City of Heroes]]. Servers shut off on November 30, 2012, at 12:00 AM (US) PDT. The announcement expands on the information provided in the official [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/player_services_status_update.php Player Services Status Update]. [[NCsoft]] are processing refunds for unused game time that may have been applied. Account creation, upgrading to [[VIP]], and the purchase of [[Paragon Points]] have all been disabled.<br />
<br />
Please check the announcement for all the details.<br />
<br />
===In-game Event Schedule===<br />
Details of the schedule for in-game official events have been posted in an [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?p=4403954 official post].<br />
* Summer Blockbuster - October 5 - October 8<br />
* Double XP - October 18 - October 22<br />
* Halloween Event - October 26 - October 29<br />
* Winter Event - November 9 - November 12<br />
* Rikti Invasion - November 23 - November 30<br />
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Don't forget to support the player events as events as well! These are shown in the ''Calls to Action'' area of the main page of Paragon Wiki.<br />
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{{clr}}<br />
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===NCsoft City of Heroes Sunset FAQ===<br />
An official announcement, [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/city_of_heroes_sunset_faq.php City of Heroes Sunset FAQ], gives more information about the closure of [[City of Heroes]]. Servers shut off on November 30, 2012, at 12:00 AM (US) PDT. The announcement expands on the information provided in the official [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/player_services_status_update.php Player Services Status Update]. [[NCsoft]] are processing refunds for unused game time that may have been applied. Account creation, upgrading to [[VIP]], and the purchase of [[Paragon Points]] have all been disabled.<br />
<br />
Please check the announcement for all the details.<br />
<br />
===In-game Event Schedule===<br />
Details of the schedule for in-game 'official' events have been posted in an [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?p=4403954 official post].<br />
* Summer Blockbuster - October 5 - October 8<br />
* Double XP - October 18 - October 22<br />
* Halloween Event - October 26 - October 29<br />
* Winter Event - November 9 - November 12<br />
* Rikti Invasion - November 23 - November 30<br />
<br />
Don't forget to support the player events as events as well! These are shown in the ''Calls to Action'' area of the main page of Paragon Wiki.<br />
<br />
{{clr}}<br />
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=== Archived News ===<br />
* [[News/20120828|Farewell, Paragon Studios]] <small>Friday, August 31, 2012</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20120828|This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, August 28, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120821|Nature Affinity is Live; Signature Story Arc 2: Episode 3; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, August 21, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120816|Captain Mako Week Continues: Plot Thickens!; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Thursday, August 16, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120808|Intrepid Informer & Issue 24; Double XP & Captain Mako; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, August 08, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120801|Rikti to Invade This Friday; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, August 01, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120724|Signature Story Arc 2: Episode 2; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, July 24, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120717|Shocking Shark Scenes Set to Imperil Paragon!; Tweet Code Thursdays; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, July 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120710|Water Blast Unleashed On Paragon, the Isles and Praetoria!; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, July 10, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120703|US Independence Day Sale!]] <small>Tuesday, July 03, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120627|Summer Blockbuster Launches Early; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 27, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120620|Memes To Go! Special Costume Contest; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 20, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120613|Retro Sci-Fi Costume Pieces; Twitch.TV is Up and Running; Intrepid Informer Issue #21; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 13, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120606|Issue 23 is Live; Signature Story Arc 2: Episode 1; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 06, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120530|Issue 23: Thursday, May 31, 2012!]] <small>Wednesday, May 30, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120529|Hang Out With Paragon Studios; Freedom Friday Expands: Facebook, Google+; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 29, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120522|Summer Blockbuster Details Announced; Costume Contest: Friday 25 May; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 22, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120515|Newsflash: Freebie Friday is live!, This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 15, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120510|Newsflash: Freebie Friday!]] <small>Thursday, May 10, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120501|Freedom Player Feedback: Have Your Say!; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 08, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120501|City of City of Heroes: Eight Years Strong; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 01, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120425|City of Heroes Player Summit on Ustream; Staff Fighting: Developer's Guide; City of Heroes 8th Anniversary Sale]] <small>Tuesday, April 25, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120417|Staff Fighting Is Here!; Issue 23 Overview; Paragon Market Sale: Up To 50% Off]] <small>Tuesday, April 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120410|Paragon Market Sale: Up To 50% Off]] <small>Tuesday, April 10, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120403|Changes to European Services; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, April 04, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120327|Who Will Die Episode 7: To Something Greater; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 27, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120320|Beast Mastery is Live!; Super Packs now a Paragon Reward Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 20, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120313|Double XP Weekend: March 16-18; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 13, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120308|Issue 22 Live; Beast Mastery in Detail; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 08, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120228|2012 Spring Player Summit Announced; Developer Diary Sheds Light on New Issue 22 Trial; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 28, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120221|Who Will Die Episode 6: The Last Piece; Tune into Darkness Control; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 21, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120214|Double XP Weekend: March 16-19; Featured at the Paragon Market: Heroes and Villains Super Pack]] <small>Tuesday, February 14, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120207|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 07, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120201|Annual Spring Fling announced!]] <small>Wednesday, February 01, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120131|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 31, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120124|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 24, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120117|Signature Story Arc 5: The Fate of All Men, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120110|Fire and Ice Costume Set for VIP available, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 10, 2012</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20111203|Welcome to 2102, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 03, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20111227|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, December 27, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111221|Featured at the Paragon Market; Bigger and Better Refer a Friend!]] <small>Wednesday, December 21, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111214|Statesman. 1896 - 2012. RIP.; Winter Event 2011 now on!; Featured items at the Market]] <small>Wednesday, December 14, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111206|Issue 21: Media Blitz! Now Live; New Incarnate Abilities; New on the Market: Titan Weapon]] <small>Tuesday, December 06, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111203|Paragon Studios Review 2011; Titan Weapons Detailed; New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, December 03, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111129|Black Friday Sale Extended; Bonus Game Time Offer]] <small>Tuesday, November 29, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111124|Black Friday Specials at the Paragon Market & NCsoft Store]] <small>Thursday, November 24, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111121|Loyalty Program / Pummit PowerPoints]] <small>Monday, November 21, 2011</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20111117|Server Publish: Bases Attack! New on the Market; Thanksgiving for VIP Players]] <small>Thursday, November 17, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111110|Server Publish, New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, November 10, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111018|New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, October 18, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111004|Street Justice Power Set Now Available]] <small>Tuesday, October 4, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110929|Praetorian Invasions, Free to Play, Circle of Thorns Costume Set]] <small>Thursday, September 29, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110920|Level Pacts Disabled, Signature Story Arc]] <small>Tuesday, September 20, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110909|City of Heroes Freedom VIP Head Start]] <small>Friday September 09, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110628|Incarnates Ascend is Live!]] <small>Tuesday, June 28, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110621|Announcing City of Heroes Freedom and Issue 21: Convergence]] <small>Tuesday, June 21, 2011</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20110715|Double The Fun!]] <small>Friday, July 15, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110601|Release the pressure with the brand new Steampunk Pack!]] <small>Wednesday, June 1, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110524|Incarnates Ascend update to I20 announced]] <small>Tuesday, May 24, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110428|Celebrating Seven Years of CoH]] <small>Thursday, April 28, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110405|Issue 20: Incarnates now live]] <small>Tuesday, April 5, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110308|Issue 20 Overview]] <small>Tuesday, March 8, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110307|NCsoft Launcher released, bonus aura!]] <small>Monday, March 7, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110210|The Spring Fling 2011 has started!]] <small>Thursday, February 10, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110201|Issue 19: Strike Pack now live]] <small>Tuesday, February 01, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110120|Strike Pack update to I19 announced]] <small>Thursday, January 20, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110117|Seven Years of Super Rewards]] <small>Monday, January 17, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110113|Double XP Weekend Starting January 27!]] <small>Thursday, January 13, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20101217|2010 Winter Event]] <small>Friday, December 17, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101130|Introducing The Release Of Issue 19: Alpha Strike!]] <small>Tuesday, November 30, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101111|Issue 19 Begins Open Beta]] <small>Thursday November 11, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101109|New Incarnate Information]] <small>Tuesday, November 9, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101021|What's your Origin? / The 2010 Halloween Event is here!]] <small>Thursday, October 21, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101007|Issue 19 Overview]] <small>Thursday, October 7, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100927|Reactivation Weekend Featuring Going Rogue 10/7-10/10!]] <small>Monday, September 27, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100831|New In-Game Pack – Get Ready to PARTY!]] <small>Tuesday, August 31, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100830|Welcome, City of Heroes/Villains Mentor Project]] <small>Monday, August 30, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100816|"Soft Launch" for Going Rogue / Going Rogueâ„¢ Release on Tuesday! / Free Server Transfers]] <small>Monday, August 16, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100622|Going Rogueâ„¢ Release Date Announced / Trade Barriers Being Lifted in Going Rogue]] <small>Wednesday, June 22, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100616|City of Heroes® Super Booster V: Mutant Giveaway!]] <small>Wednesday, June 16, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100501|Sixth Year Anniversary Event and Issue 17 Live]] <small>Saturday, May 1, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100414|Issue 17 Open Beta]] <small>Wednesday, April 14, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100226|Issue 17 Closed Beta / Free Server Transfers Extended Again!]] <small>Friday, February 26, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100210|Double XP and Re-activation Weekend Starting March 4th!]] <small>Wednesday, February 10, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100209|Spring Fling and Issue 17 / Going Rogue]] <small>Tuesday, February 9, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100129|Free Transfer Extension]] <small>Friday, January 29, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20091215|Winter Event and Free Server Transfers]] <small>Tuesday, December 15, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20091123|Real World Hero Charity Drive]] <small>Monday, November 23, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20091017|Scheduled Maintenance]] <small>Saturday, October 17, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090930|Double XP Weekend]] <small>Wednesday, September 30, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090915|Issue 16: Power Spectrum Released]] <small>Tuesday, September 15, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090826|Issue 16 Open Beta on Test]] <small>Wednesday, August 26, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090805|Issue 16 Closed Beta]] <small>Wednesday, August 5, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090716|Issue 16: Power Spectrum Announced]] <small>Monday, July 16, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090709|Mark Your Calendars]] <small>Thursday July 9, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090629|Issue 15: Anniversary Released]] <small>Monday, June 29, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090527|Issue 15 Open Beta on Test]] <small>Wednesday, May 27, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090524|AE Badge Changes]] <small>Sunday, May 24, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090511|City of Heroes Going Rogue]] <small>Monday, May 11, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090414|Architect Edition & Super Booster II: Magic Released]] <small>Tuesday, April 14, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090408|Issue 14 Live!]] <small>Wednesday, April 8, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090404|Issue 14 Go-Live Date Announced]] <small>Saturday, April 4, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090317|Issue 14 Open Beta]] <small>Tuesday, March 17, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090228|Maintenance on Paragon Wiki]] <small>Saturday, February 28, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090217|Issue 14 Closed Beta]] <small>Tuesday, February 17, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090210|Merit Reward Changes]] <small>Tuesday, February 10, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090207|Spring Fling 2009 (Valentine's Day Event)]] <small>Saturday, February 7, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090123|Double XP Weekend]] <small>Friday, January 23, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090119|Upcoming Double XP Weekend]] <small>January 19, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090108|Mac Client Released!]] <small>January 8, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20081217|Mac Open Beta / Paragonwiki.com Domain Name]] <small>December 17, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081215|Winter Event]] <small>December 15, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081202|Issue 13 Release Date]] <small> December 01, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081105|Issue 13 Open Beta]] <small>November 11, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081030|Coming to a Mac Near You!]] <small>October 30, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081018|Halloween event on now!]] <small>October 18, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081009|Watch Pages]] <small>October 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081008|Issue 13 Closed Beta]] <small>October 8, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081008|Paragon Wiki now part of the Titan Network]] <small>October 8, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080925|Splitting Issue 13]] <small>September 25, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080826|Issue 13 Details Released]] <small>August 26, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080716|City of Heroes and Villains Merged]] <small>July 16, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080708|New Veteran Rewards Unveiled!]] <small>July 8, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080701|Paypal Payment Option Now Available at PlayNC]] <small>July 1, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080701|Machinima Contest]] <small>July 1, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080528|Issue 12 Bugfixes]] <small>May 28, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080520|Issue 12 Live]] <small>May 20, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080506|Issue 12 Open Beta]] <small>May 6, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080428|Upcoming Features Update]] <small>April 28, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080417|New Paragon Wiki Skin in Development!]] <small>April 17, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080312|Issue 12 Details Announced]] <small>March 12, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080309|Paragon Wiki as a Developer Reference]] <small>March 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080218|Old Site User Pages Transfer]] <small>February 18, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080217|Spring Fling]] <small>February 17, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080213|Patch Notes]] <small>February 13, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080209|Double XP Weekend]] <small>February 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080209|Record Server Population]] <small>February 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20071219|NCsoft Charity Auction]] <small>December 19, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071217|Winter Event]] <small>December 17, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071127|Issue 11 Release Date]] <small>November 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071127|Paragon Wiki Move to Wikia Complete]] <small>November 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071106|NCsoft Acquires City of Heroes Franchise]] <small>November 6, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071029|Issue 11 Open Beta]] <small>October 29, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071022|New Logo]] <small>October 22, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071022|Halloween Event 2007 Live!]] <small>October 22, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071009|Issue 11 Closed Beta]] <small>October 9, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070903|Tabula Rasa Beta Key Contest Winners]] <small>September 3, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070829|Tabula Rasa Beta Key Giveaway]] <small>August 29, 20`07</small><br />
* [[News/20070823|Paragon Wiki is moving to Wikia]] <small>August 23, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070724|Issue 10: Invasion live!]] <small>July 24, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070723|Update: Daily backups up and running again]] <small>July 23, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070715|Major Outage! DOOOM!!!]] <small>July 15, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070715|Changes, changes, changes]] <small>July 15, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070627|Issue 10 Public Beta]] <small>June 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070604|Double XP Weekend]] <small>June 4, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070502|Wiki Optimizations]] <small>May 2, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070501|Issue 9 Released]] <small>May 1, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070501|Paragon Wiki has Moved!]] <small>May 1, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070426|A Season of Growth]] <small>April 26, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070422|Caching Enabled!]] <small>April 22, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070406|Massive Information Upload of Issue 9]] <small>April 6, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070403|Issue 9 open to all on Training Room]] <small>April 3, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070309|European Users Able to Buy U.S. Codes]] <small>March 9, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070307|PlayNC European Store Update]] <small>March 7, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070305|European Players Denied U.S. Server Access]] <small>March 5, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070213|Valentine's Day Event Live!]] <small>February 13, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070120|Issue 9 info]] <small>January 20, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070117|Double XP Weekend Coming January 26-28]] <small>January 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070117|MediaWiki Upgrade]] <small>January 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070114|Paragon Maps updated to v2.0]] <small>January 14, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20061128|Issue 8 is live]] <small>November 28, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20061025|City of Heroes on Linux]] <small>October 25, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20061014|Issue 8 on Training Room Server]] <small>October 14, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060811|Upgrade!]] <small>August 11, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060305|New Hero Wiki Skin Implemented]] <small>March 5, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060227|Software Upgrade]] <small>February 27, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060220|City of Villains Exploration Badges Complete]] <small>February 20, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060220|Valentine's Day Event 2006 Wrapping Up]] <small>February 20, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060208|Valentine's Day Event 2006]] <small>February 8, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060207|Paragon Wiki Forums Test]] <small>February 7, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060207|A New Domain Name]] <small>February 7, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060131|Issue 7 Preview Released]] <small>January 31, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060122|New Administrator]] <small>January 22, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060122|Server Outage]] <small>January 22, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060115|Spam Filter]] <small>January 15, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060106|E-Mail Snafu]] <small>January 6, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060106|Happy New Year!]] <small>January 6, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060106|Game of the Year]] <small>January 6, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20051215|Winter Events Continue!]] <small>December 15, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051208|Winter Event 2005]] <small>December 8, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051125|New Admin: Arkenor]] <small>November 25, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051125|Maintenance Monday: 2:00am EST]] <small>November 25, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051122|City of Villains Survey]] <small>November 22, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051102|Map Patch v0.4 Released]] <small>November 2, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|Go-Live!]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|A shorter URL]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|Please direct people to this site]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|News Archive Added]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051024|FAQs Added]] <small>October 24, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051018|Added Content Update]] <small>October 18, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051013|NDA Lifted]] <small>October 13, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051013|City of Villains Content Categories Added]] <small>October 13, 2005</small><br />
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===NCsoft City of Heroes Sunset FAQ===<br />
An official announcement, [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/city_of_heroes_sunset_faq.php City of Heroes Sunset FAQ], gives more information about the closure of [[City of Heroes]]. Servers shut off on November 30, 2012, at 12:00 AM (US) PDT. The announcement expands on the information provided in the official [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/player_services_status_update.php Player Services Status Update]. [[NCsoft]] are processing refunds for unused game time that may have been applied. Account creation, upgrading to [[VIP]], and the purchase of [[Paragon Points]] have all been disabled.<br />
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Please check the announcement for all the details.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
[[File:Freitag.jpg|right|frame|Freitag, as seen in Atlas Park on 6/30/11. ]]<br />
[[File:Freitag_powers.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Freitag's powers.]]<br />
'''Freitag''', whose real name is '''Kevin Callanan''', was upgraded to [[Red Name]] status on April 27, 2011. He is a moderator, mainly assisting with the German boards. He also pilots the generic "Moderator 13", which does not appear in the [[Community Digest]].<br />
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'''Freitag''' has been known to appear in-game as a level 50 (+8) Technology electric/electric Tanker by the name of NCsoft_Freitag. He is currently not associated with any supergroup. <br />
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==In-game announcement, September 01, 2012==<br />
Shortly after the official announcement that [[Paragon Studios]] would be closing, Freitag made the following announcement in-game (this from the Virtue server):<br />
:Hello everyone!<br />
:I know it's late, but I wanted to take a moment to say a few words to you here in-game...<br />
:So for those of you who are not aware, Paragon Studios was closed on Friday (I'm not sure what time zone you all are in)...<br />
:I just wanted to come here, and tell you guys how amazing you all are. If there ever was a great community to work with, it's you guys.<br />
:Words cannot express the honor, joy, and gratitude I, and everyone else at Paragon Studios feels toward you guys.<br />
:You guys made the impossible possible. You guided us, your creativity inspired us, and your passion drove us to new heights.<br />
:I know you guys are upset, and we're really sad too. I can't answer the questions you guys have, but hopefully someone soon will be able to answer them.<br />
:But I want you all to know that this is not what we wanted. City of Heroes ... you guys, our players, are really special to us.<br />
:I know that I, and everyone who has worked on City of Heroes for the last ten years, from the oldest hands to the newest hires, are truly honored to have been part of this amazing journey.<br />
:Thank you all very much for your kind words: here in game, on the forums, on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. The outpouring of love, support, and kindness has made this horrible day a little bit easier for all of us.<br />
:I speak for all of us here at Paragon Studios when I say:<br />
:YOU GUYS FREAKING ROCK AND YOU'RE THE BEST COMMUNITY THERE IS!!!!!!<br />
:Everyone who has played or worked on City of Heroes and in Paragon has been touched in some way, big or small. Every bit of that which you add to this world is an essential part of the whole, and we would be poorer without it. <br />
:The memories will never go away. Focus on the wonderful things that happened over the last ten years. The amazing people who you've met and played with in this game, and the wonderful experiences you have had.<br />
:I would like to go say a few words on some other servers now, but thank you all for listening.<br />
<br />
== External Links ==<br />
* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/member.php?u=491603 Official Forums Profile]<br />
* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=259298 Introduction thread]<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
[[File:Freitag.jpg|right|frame|Freitag, as seen in Atlas Park on 6/30/11. ]]<br />
[[File:Freitag_powers.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Freitag's powers.]]<br />
'''Freitag''', whose real name is '''Kevin Callanan''', was upgraded to [[Red Name]] status on April 27, 2011. He is a moderator, mainly assisting with the German boards. He also pilots the generic "Moderator 13", which does not appear in the [[Community Digest]].<br />
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'''Freitag''' has been known to appear in-game as a level 50 (+8) Technology electric/electric Tanker by the name of NCsoft_Freitag. He is currently not associated with any supergroup. <br />
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==In-game announcement, September 01, 2012==<br />
Shortly after the official announcement that [[Paragon Studios]] would be closing, Freitag made the following announcement in-game (this from the Virtue server):<br />
:Hello everyone!<br />
:I know it's late, but I wanted to take a moment to say a few words to you here in-game...<br />
:So for those of you who are not aware, Paragon Studios was closed on Friday (I'm not sure what time zone you all are in)...<br />
:I just wanted to come here, and tell you guys how amazing you all are. If there ever was a great community to work with, it's you guys.<br />
:Words cannot express the honor, joy, and gratitude I, and everyone else at Paragon Studios feels toward you guys.<br />
:You guys made the impossible possible. You guided us, your creativity inspired us, and your passion drove us to new heights.<br />
:I know you guys are upset, and we're really sad too. I can't answer the questions you guys have, but hopefully someone soon will be able to answer them.<br />
:But I want you all to know that this is not what we wanted. City of Heroes ... you guys, our players, are really special to us.<br />
:I know that I, and everyone who has worked on City of Heroes for the last ten years, from the oldest hands to the newest hires, are truly honored to have been part of this amazing journey.<br />
:Thank you all very much for your kind words: here in game, on the forums, on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. The outpouring of love, support, and kindness has made his horrible day a little bit easier for all of us.<br />
:I speak for all of us here at Paragon Studios when I say:<br />
:YOU GUYS FREAKING ROCK AND YOU'RE THE BEST COMMUNITY THERE IS!!!!!!<br />
:Everyone who has played or worked on City of Heroes and in Paragon has been touched in some way, big or small. Every bit of that which you add to this world is an essential part of the whole, and we would be poorer without it. <br />
:The memories will never go away. Focus on the wonderful things that happened over the last ten years. The amazing people who you've met and played with in this game, and the wonderful experiences you have had.<br />
:I would like to go say a few words on some other servers now, but thank you all for listening.<br />
<br />
== External Links ==<br />
* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/member.php?u=491603 Official Forums Profile]<br />
* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=259298 Introduction thread]<br />
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=== Archived News ===<br />
* [[News/20120828|Farewell, Paragon Studios]] <small>Friday, August 31, 2012</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20120828|This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, August 28, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120821|Nature Affinity is Live; Signature Story Arc 2: Episode 3; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, August 21, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120816|Captain Mako Week Continues: Plot Thickens!; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Thursday, August 16, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120808|Intrepid Informer & Issue 24; Double XP & Captain Mako; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, August 08, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120801|Rikti to Invade This Friday; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, August 01, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120724|Signature Story Arc 2: Episode 2; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, July 24, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120717|Shocking Shark Scenes Set to Imperil Paragon!; Tweet Code Thursdays; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, July 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120710|Water Blast Unleashed On Paragon, the Isles and Praetoria!; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, July 10, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120703|US Independence Day Sale!]] <small>Tuesday, July 03, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120627|Summer Blockbuster Launches Early; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 27, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120620|Memes To Go! Special Costume Contest; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 20, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120613|Retro Sci-Fi Costume Pieces; Twitch.TV is Up and Running; Intrepid Informer Issue #21; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 13, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120606|Issue 23 is Live; Signature Story Arc 2: Episode 1; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 06, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120530|Issue 23: Thursday, May 31, 2012!]] <small>Wednesday, May 30, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120529|Hang Out With Paragon Studios; Freedom Friday Expands: Facebook, Google+; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 29, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120522|Summer Blockbuster Details Announced; Costume Contest: Friday 25 May; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 22, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120515|Newsflash: Freebie Friday is live!, This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 15, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120510|Newsflash: Freebie Friday!]] <small>Thursday, May 10, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120501|Freedom Player Feedback: Have Your Say!; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 08, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120501|City of City of Heroes: Eight Years Strong; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 01, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120425|City of Heroes Player Summit on Ustream; Staff Fighting: Developer's Guide; City of Heroes 8th Anniversary Sale]] <small>Tuesday, April 25, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120417|Staff Fighting Is Here!; Issue 23 Overview; Paragon Market Sale: Up To 50% Off]] <small>Tuesday, April 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120410|Paragon Market Sale: Up To 50% Off]] <small>Tuesday, April 10, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120403|Changes to European Services; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, April 04, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120327|Who Will Die Episode 7: To Something Greater; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 27, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120320|Beast Mastery is Live!; Super Packs now a Paragon Reward Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 20, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120313|Double XP Weekend: March 16-18; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 13, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120308|Issue 22 Live; Beast Mastery in Detail; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 08, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120228|2012 Spring Player Summit Announced; Developer Diary Sheds Light on New Issue 22 Trial; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 28, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120221|Who Will Die Episode 6: The Last Piece; Tune into Darkness Control; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 21, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120214|Double XP Weekend: March 16-19; Featured at the Paragon Market: Heroes and Villains Super Pack]] <small>Tuesday, February 14, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120207|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 07, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120201|Annual Spring Fling announced!]] <small>Wednesday, February 01, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120131|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 31, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120124|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 24, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120117|Signature Story Arc 5: The Fate of All Men, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120110|Fire and Ice Costume Set for VIP available, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 10, 2012</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20111203|Welcome to 2102, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 03, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20111227|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, December 27, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111221|Featured at the Paragon Market; Bigger and Better Refer a Friend!]] <small>Wednesday, December 21, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111214|Statesman. 1896 - 2012. RIP.; Winter Event 2011 now on!; Featured items at the Market]] <small>Wednesday, December 14, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111206|Issue 21: Media Blitz! Now Live; New Incarnate Abilities; New on the Market: Titan Weapon]] <small>Tuesday, December 06, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111203|Paragon Studios Review 2011; Titan Weapons Detailed; New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, December 03, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111129|Black Friday Sale Extended; Bonus Game Time Offer]] <small>Tuesday, November 29, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111124|Black Friday Specials at the Paragon Market & NCsoft Store]] <small>Thursday, November 24, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111121|Loyalty Program / Pummit PowerPoints]] <small>Monday, November 21, 2011</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20111117|Server Publish: Bases Attack! New on the Market; Thanksgiving for VIP Players]] <small>Thursday, November 17, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111110|Server Publish, New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, November 10, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111018|New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, October 18, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111004|Street Justice Power Set Now Available]] <small>Tuesday, October 4, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110929|Praetorian Invasions, Free to Play, Circle of Thorns Costume Set]] <small>Thursday, September 29, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110920|Level Pacts Disabled, Signature Story Arc]] <small>Tuesday, September 20, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110909|City of Heroes Freedom VIP Head Start]] <small>Friday September 09, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110628|Incarnates Ascend is Live!]] <small>Tuesday, June 28, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110621|Announcing City of Heroes Freedom and Issue 21: Convergence]] <small>Tuesday, June 21, 2011</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20110715|Double The Fun!]] <small>Friday, July 15, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110601|Release the pressure with the brand new Steampunk Pack!]] <small>Wednesday, June 1, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110524|Incarnates Ascend update to I20 announced]] <small>Tuesday, May 24, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110428|Celebrating Seven Years of CoH]] <small>Thursday, April 28, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110405|Issue 20: Incarnates now live]] <small>Tuesday, April 5, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110308|Issue 20 Overview]] <small>Tuesday, March 8, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110307|NCsoft Launcher released, bonus aura!]] <small>Monday, March 7, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110210|The Spring Fling 2011 has started!]] <small>Thursday, February 10, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110201|Issue 19: Strike Pack now live]] <small>Tuesday, February 01, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110120|Strike Pack update to I19 announced]] <small>Thursday, January 20, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110117|Seven Years of Super Rewards]] <small>Monday, January 17, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110113|Double XP Weekend Starting January 27!]] <small>Thursday, January 13, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20101217|2010 Winter Event]] <small>Friday, December 17, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101130|Introducing The Release Of Issue 19: Alpha Strike!]] <small>Tuesday, November 30, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101111|Issue 19 Begins Open Beta]] <small>Thursday November 11, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101109|New Incarnate Information]] <small>Tuesday, November 9, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101021|What's your Origin? / The 2010 Halloween Event is here!]] <small>Thursday, October 21, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101007|Issue 19 Overview]] <small>Thursday, October 7, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100927|Reactivation Weekend Featuring Going Rogue 10/7-10/10!]] <small>Monday, September 27, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100831|New In-Game Pack – Get Ready to PARTY!]] <small>Tuesday, August 31, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100830|Welcome, City of Heroes/Villains Mentor Project]] <small>Monday, August 30, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100816|"Soft Launch" for Going Rogue / Going Rogueâ„¢ Release on Tuesday! / Free Server Transfers]] <small>Monday, August 16, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100622|Going Rogueâ„¢ Release Date Announced / Trade Barriers Being Lifted in Going Rogue]] <small>Wednesday, June 22, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100616|City of Heroes® Super Booster V: Mutant Giveaway!]] <small>Wednesday, June 16, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100501|Sixth Year Anniversary Event and Issue 17 Live]] <small>Saturday, May 1, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100414|Issue 17 Open Beta]] <small>Wednesday, April 14, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100226|Issue 17 Closed Beta / Free Server Transfers Extended Again!]] <small>Friday, February 26, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100210|Double XP and Re-activation Weekend Starting March 4th!]] <small>Wednesday, February 10, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100209|Spring Fling and Issue 17 / Going Rogue]] <small>Tuesday, February 9, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100129|Free Transfer Extension]] <small>Friday, January 29, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20091215|Winter Event and Free Server Transfers]] <small>Tuesday, December 15, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20091123|Real World Hero Charity Drive]] <small>Monday, November 23, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20091017|Scheduled Maintenance]] <small>Saturday, October 17, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090930|Double XP Weekend]] <small>Wednesday, September 30, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090915|Issue 16: Power Spectrum Released]] <small>Tuesday, September 15, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090826|Issue 16 Open Beta on Test]] <small>Wednesday, August 26, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090805|Issue 16 Closed Beta]] <small>Wednesday, August 5, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090716|Issue 16: Power Spectrum Announced]] <small>Monday, July 16, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090709|Mark Your Calendars]] <small>Thursday July 9, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090629|Issue 15: Anniversary Released]] <small>Monday, June 29, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090527|Issue 15 Open Beta on Test]] <small>Wednesday, May 27, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090524|AE Badge Changes]] <small>Sunday, May 24, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090511|City of Heroes Going Rogue]] <small>Monday, May 11, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090414|Architect Edition & Super Booster II: Magic Released]] <small>Tuesday, April 14, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090408|Issue 14 Live!]] <small>Wednesday, April 8, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090404|Issue 14 Go-Live Date Announced]] <small>Saturday, April 4, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090317|Issue 14 Open Beta]] <small>Tuesday, March 17, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090228|Maintenance on Paragon Wiki]] <small>Saturday, February 28, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090217|Issue 14 Closed Beta]] <small>Tuesday, February 17, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090210|Merit Reward Changes]] <small>Tuesday, February 10, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090207|Spring Fling 2009 (Valentine's Day Event)]] <small>Saturday, February 7, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090123|Double XP Weekend]] <small>Friday, January 23, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090119|Upcoming Double XP Weekend]] <small>January 19, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090108|Mac Client Released!]] <small>January 8, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20081217|Mac Open Beta / Paragonwiki.com Domain Name]] <small>December 17, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081215|Winter Event]] <small>December 15, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081202|Issue 13 Release Date]] <small> December 01, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081105|Issue 13 Open Beta]] <small>November 11, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081030|Coming to a Mac Near You!]] <small>October 30, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081018|Halloween event on now!]] <small>October 18, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081009|Watch Pages]] <small>October 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081008|Issue 13 Closed Beta]] <small>October 8, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081008|Paragon Wiki now part of the Titan Network]] <small>October 8, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080925|Splitting Issue 13]] <small>September 25, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080826|Issue 13 Details Released]] <small>August 26, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080716|City of Heroes and Villains Merged]] <small>July 16, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080708|New Veteran Rewards Unveiled!]] <small>July 8, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080701|Paypal Payment Option Now Available at PlayNC]] <small>July 1, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080701|Machinima Contest]] <small>July 1, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080528|Issue 12 Bugfixes]] <small>May 28, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080520|Issue 12 Live]] <small>May 20, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080506|Issue 12 Open Beta]] <small>May 6, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080428|Upcoming Features Update]] <small>April 28, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080417|New Paragon Wiki Skin in Development!]] <small>April 17, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080312|Issue 12 Details Announced]] <small>March 12, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080309|Paragon Wiki as a Developer Reference]] <small>March 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080218|Old Site User Pages Transfer]] <small>February 18, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080217|Spring Fling]] <small>February 17, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080213|Patch Notes]] <small>February 13, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080209|Double XP Weekend]] <small>February 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080209|Record Server Population]] <small>February 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20071219|NCsoft Charity Auction]] <small>December 19, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071217|Winter Event]] <small>December 17, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071127|Issue 11 Release Date]] <small>November 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071127|Paragon Wiki Move to Wikia Complete]] <small>November 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071106|NCsoft Acquires City of Heroes Franchise]] <small>November 6, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071029|Issue 11 Open Beta]] <small>October 29, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071022|New Logo]] <small>October 22, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071022|Halloween Event 2007 Live!]] <small>October 22, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071009|Issue 11 Closed Beta]] <small>October 9, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070903|Tabula Rasa Beta Key Contest Winners]] <small>September 3, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070829|Tabula Rasa Beta Key Giveaway]] <small>August 29, 20`07</small><br />
* [[News/20070823|Paragon Wiki is moving to Wikia]] <small>August 23, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070724|Issue 10: Invasion live!]] <small>July 24, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070723|Update: Daily backups up and running again]] <small>July 23, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070715|Major Outage! DOOOM!!!]] <small>July 15, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070715|Changes, changes, changes]] <small>July 15, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070627|Issue 10 Public Beta]] <small>June 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070604|Double XP Weekend]] <small>June 4, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070502|Wiki Optimizations]] <small>May 2, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070501|Issue 9 Released]] <small>May 1, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070501|Paragon Wiki has Moved!]] <small>May 1, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070426|A Season of Growth]] <small>April 26, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070422|Caching Enabled!]] <small>April 22, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070406|Massive Information Upload of Issue 9]] <small>April 6, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070403|Issue 9 open to all on Training Room]] <small>April 3, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070309|European Users Able to Buy U.S. Codes]] <small>March 9, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070307|PlayNC European Store Update]] <small>March 7, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070305|European Players Denied U.S. Server Access]] <small>March 5, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070213|Valentine's Day Event Live!]] <small>February 13, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070120|Issue 9 info]] <small>January 20, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070117|Double XP Weekend Coming January 26-28]] <small>January 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070117|MediaWiki Upgrade]] <small>January 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070114|Paragon Maps updated to v2.0]] <small>January 14, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20061128|Issue 8 is live]] <small>November 28, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20061025|City of Heroes on Linux]] <small>October 25, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20061014|Issue 8 on Training Room Server]] <small>October 14, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060811|Upgrade!]] <small>August 11, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060305|New Hero Wiki Skin Implemented]] <small>March 5, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060227|Software Upgrade]] <small>February 27, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060220|City of Villains Exploration Badges Complete]] <small>February 20, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060220|Valentine's Day Event 2006 Wrapping Up]] <small>February 20, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060208|Valentine's Day Event 2006]] <small>February 8, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060207|Paragon Wiki Forums Test]] <small>February 7, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060207|A New Domain Name]] <small>February 7, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060131|Issue 7 Preview Released]] <small>January 31, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060122|New Administrator]] <small>January 22, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060122|Server Outage]] <small>January 22, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060115|Spam Filter]] <small>January 15, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060106|E-Mail Snafu]] <small>January 6, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060106|Happy New Year!]] <small>January 6, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060106|Game of the Year]] <small>January 6, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20051215|Winter Events Continue!]] <small>December 15, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051208|Winter Event 2005]] <small>December 8, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051125|New Admin: Arkenor]] <small>November 25, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051125|Maintenance Monday: 2:00am EST]] <small>November 25, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051122|City of Villains Survey]] <small>November 22, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051102|Map Patch v0.4 Released]] <small>November 2, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|Go-Live!]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|A shorter URL]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|Please direct people to this site]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|News Archive Added]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051024|FAQs Added]] <small>October 24, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051018|Added Content Update]] <small>October 18, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051013|NDA Lifted]] <small>October 13, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051013|City of Villains Content Categories Added]] <small>October 13, 2005</small><br />
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===Player Services Status Update===<br />
Details regarding compensation and the refund process, addressing recurring billing and outstanding account balances, have been released in the official [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/player_services_status_update.php Player Services Status Update]. All accounts that held [[VIP]] status on September 01 will be set to VIP for the duration, sans recurring billing. <br />
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For customers using credit cards and PayPal, automatic refunds begin September 26, with refunds to the payment method used.<br />
* Refunds will be issued in full for outstanding subscription balances as of September 01.<br />
* Refunds will be issued in full for any [[Paragon Points]] purchased after August 24.<br />
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Customers who used Game Time Cards, and had outstanding balances as of September 01, will need to contact support using the mechanism outlined in the announcement.<br />
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A number of popular events will also be hosted within the game, to 'celebrate during the closing' with exact times and dates yet to be announced. The announcement also shares a sincere thanks from NCsoft to all the fans who have spent time with City of Heroes.<br />
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=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===<br />
New and featured this week is the [[Praetorian Android Transformation Power Pack]], which includes two costume transformation powers at a 50% cumulative discount: the Praetorian Clockwork Transformation Power and the Mk-VI "Victoria" Costume Transformation Power. 480 [[Paragon Points|Paragon Points (pp)]].<br />
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This week also sees 25% off [[XP Booster]]s, and 50% off a grab-bag of useful [[Enhancement Set]]s. These include [[Encouraged Accuracy]], [[Discouraging Words]], [[Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control]] and [[Dark Watcher's Despair]]; [[Performance Shifter]] and [[Energy Manipulator]]; and [[Numina's Convalescence]], [[Miracle]], [[Theft of Essence]], [[Regenerative Tissue]] and [[Touch of the Nictus]]. <br />
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Please remember that Store-bought enhancements cannot be sold or traded to other players but can be emailed to other characters on your own game account. For more information see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_82812.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game. <noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude></div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=News/20120828&diff=239653News/201208282012-08-28T22:42:29Z<p>Taosin: /* This Week at the Paragon Market */ typo</p>
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=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===<br />
New and featured this week is the [[Praetorian Android Transformation Power Pack]], which includes two costume transformation powers at a 50% cumulative discount: Praetorian Clockwork Transformation Power and Mk-VI "Victoria" Costume Transformation Power. 480 [[Paragon Points|Paragon Points (pp)]].<br />
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This week also sees 25% off [[XP Booster]]s, and 50% off a grab-bag of useful [[Enhancement Set]]s. These include [[Encouraged Accuracy]], [[Discouraging Words]], [[Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control]] and [[Dark Watcher's Despair]]; [[Performance Shifter]] and [[Energy Manipulator]]; and [[Numina's Convalescence]], [[Miracle]], [[Theft of Essence]], [[Regenerative Tissue]] and [[Touch of the Nictus]]. Please remember that Store-bought enhancements cannot be sold or traded to other players but can be emailed to other characters on your own game account. For more information see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_82812.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game. <noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude></div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=News&diff=239652News2012-08-28T22:41:54Z<p>Taosin: Updated</p>
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=== Archived News ===<br />
* [[News/20120808|Intrepid Informer & Issue 24; Double XP & Captain Mako; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, August 08, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120801|Rikti to Invade This Friday; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, August 01, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120724|Signature Story Arc 2: Episode 2; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, July 24, 2012</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20120717|Shocking Shark Scenes Set to Imperil Paragon!; Tweet Code Thursdays; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, July 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120710|Water Blast Unleashed On Paragon, the Isles and Praetoria!; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, July 10, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120703|US Independence Day Sale!]] <small>Tuesday, July 03, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120627|Summer Blockbuster Launches Early; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 27, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120620|Memes To Go! Special Costume Contest; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 20, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120613|Retro Sci-Fi Costume Pieces; Twitch.TV is Up and Running; Intrepid Informer Issue #21; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 13, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120606|Issue 23 is Live; Signature Story Arc 2: Episode 1; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 06, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120530|Issue 23: Thursday, May 31, 2012!]] <small>Wednesday, May 30, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120529|Hang Out With Paragon Studios; Freedom Friday Expands: Facebook, Google+; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 29, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120522|Summer Blockbuster Details Announced; Costume Contest: Friday 25 May; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 22, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120515|Newsflash: Freebie Friday is live!, This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 15, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120510|Newsflash: Freebie Friday!]] <small>Thursday, May 10, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120501|Freedom Player Feedback: Have Your Say!; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 08, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120501|City of City of Heroes: Eight Years Strong; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 01, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120425|City of Heroes Player Summit on Ustream; Staff Fighting: Developer's Guide; City of Heroes 8th Anniversary Sale]] <small>Tuesday, April 25, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120417|Staff Fighting Is Here!; Issue 23 Overview; Paragon Market Sale: Up To 50% Off]] <small>Tuesday, April 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120410|Paragon Market Sale: Up To 50% Off]] <small>Tuesday, April 10, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120403|Changes to European Services; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, April 04, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120327|Who Will Die Episode 7: To Something Greater; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 27, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120320|Beast Mastery is Live!; Super Packs now a Paragon Reward Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 20, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120313|Double XP Weekend: March 16-18; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 13, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120308|Issue 22 Live; Beast Mastery in Detail; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 08, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120228|2012 Spring Player Summit Announced; Developer Diary Sheds Light on New Issue 22 Trial; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 28, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120221|Who Will Die Episode 6: The Last Piece; Tune into Darkness Control; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 21, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120214|Double XP Weekend: March 16-19; Featured at the Paragon Market: Heroes and Villains Super Pack]] <small>Tuesday, February 14, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120207|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 07, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120201|Annual Spring Fling announced!]] <small>Wednesday, February 01, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120131|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 31, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120124|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 24, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120117|Signature Story Arc 5: The Fate of All Men, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120110|Fire and Ice Costume Set for VIP available, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 10, 2012</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20111203|Welcome to 2102, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 03, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20111227|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, December 27, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111221|Featured at the Paragon Market; Bigger and Better Refer a Friend!]] <small>Wednesday, December 21, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111214|Statesman. 1896 - 2012. RIP.; Winter Event 2011 now on!; Featured items at the Market]] <small>Wednesday, December 14, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111206|Issue 21: Media Blitz! Now Live; New Incarnate Abilities; New on the Market: Titan Weapon]] <small>Tuesday, December 06, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111203|Paragon Studios Review 2011; Titan Weapons Detailed; New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, December 03, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111129|Black Friday Sale Extended; Bonus Game Time Offer]] <small>Tuesday, November 29, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111124|Black Friday Specials at the Paragon Market & NCsoft Store]] <small>Thursday, November 24, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111121|Loyalty Program / Pummit PowerPoints]] <small>Monday, November 21, 2011</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20111117|Server Publish: Bases Attack! New on the Market; Thanksgiving for VIP Players]] <small>Thursday, November 17, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111110|Server Publish, New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, November 10, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111018|New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, October 18, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111004|Street Justice Power Set Now Available]] <small>Tuesday, October 4, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110929|Praetorian Invasions, Free to Play, Circle of Thorns Costume Set]] <small>Thursday, September 29, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110920|Level Pacts Disabled, Signature Story Arc]] <small>Tuesday, September 20, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110909|City of Heroes Freedom VIP Head Start]] <small>Friday September 09, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110628|Incarnates Ascend is Live!]] <small>Tuesday, June 28, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110621|Announcing City of Heroes Freedom and Issue 21: Convergence]] <small>Tuesday, June 21, 2011</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20110715|Double The Fun!]] <small>Friday, July 15, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110601|Release the pressure with the brand new Steampunk Pack!]] <small>Wednesday, June 1, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110524|Incarnates Ascend update to I20 announced]] <small>Tuesday, May 24, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110428|Celebrating Seven Years of CoH]] <small>Thursday, April 28, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110405|Issue 20: Incarnates now live]] <small>Tuesday, April 5, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110308|Issue 20 Overview]] <small>Tuesday, March 8, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110307|NCsoft Launcher released, bonus aura!]] <small>Monday, March 7, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110210|The Spring Fling 2011 has started!]] <small>Thursday, February 10, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110201|Issue 19: Strike Pack now live]] <small>Tuesday, February 01, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110120|Strike Pack update to I19 announced]] <small>Thursday, January 20, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110117|Seven Years of Super Rewards]] <small>Monday, January 17, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110113|Double XP Weekend Starting January 27!]] <small>Thursday, January 13, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20101217|2010 Winter Event]] <small>Friday, December 17, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101130|Introducing The Release Of Issue 19: Alpha Strike!]] <small>Tuesday, November 30, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101111|Issue 19 Begins Open Beta]] <small>Thursday November 11, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101109|New Incarnate Information]] <small>Tuesday, November 9, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101021|What's your Origin? / The 2010 Halloween Event is here!]] <small>Thursday, October 21, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101007|Issue 19 Overview]] <small>Thursday, October 7, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100927|Reactivation Weekend Featuring Going Rogue 10/7-10/10!]] <small>Monday, September 27, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100831|New In-Game Pack – Get Ready to PARTY!]] <small>Tuesday, August 31, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100830|Welcome, City of Heroes/Villains Mentor Project]] <small>Monday, August 30, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100816|"Soft Launch" for Going Rogue / Going Rogueâ„¢ Release on Tuesday! / Free Server Transfers]] <small>Monday, August 16, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100622|Going Rogueâ„¢ Release Date Announced / Trade Barriers Being Lifted in Going Rogue]] <small>Wednesday, June 22, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100616|City of Heroes® Super Booster V: Mutant Giveaway!]] <small>Wednesday, June 16, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100501|Sixth Year Anniversary Event and Issue 17 Live]] <small>Saturday, May 1, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100414|Issue 17 Open Beta]] <small>Wednesday, April 14, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100226|Issue 17 Closed Beta / Free Server Transfers Extended Again!]] <small>Friday, February 26, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100210|Double XP and Re-activation Weekend Starting March 4th!]] <small>Wednesday, February 10, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100209|Spring Fling and Issue 17 / Going Rogue]] <small>Tuesday, February 9, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100129|Free Transfer Extension]] <small>Friday, January 29, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20091215|Winter Event and Free Server Transfers]] <small>Tuesday, December 15, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20091123|Real World Hero Charity Drive]] <small>Monday, November 23, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20091017|Scheduled Maintenance]] <small>Saturday, October 17, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090930|Double XP Weekend]] <small>Wednesday, September 30, 2009</small><br />
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=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===<br />
New and featured this week is the [[Praetorian Android Transformation Power Pack]], which includes two costume transformation powers at a 50% cumulative discount: Praetorian Clockwork Transformation Power and Mk-VI "Victoria" Costume Transformation Power. 480 [[Paragon Points|Paragon Points (pp)]].<br />
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This week also sees 25% off [[XP Booster]]s, and 50% off a grab-bad of useful [[Enhancement Set]]s. These include [[Encouraged Accuracy]], [[Discouraging Words]], [[Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control]] and [[Dark Watcher's Despair]]; [[Performance Shifter]] and [[Energy Manipulator]]; and [[Numina's Convalescence]], [[Miracle]], [[Theft of Essence]], [[Regenerative Tissue]] and [[Touch of the Nictus]]. Please remember that Store-bought enhancements cannot be sold or traded to other players but can be emailed to other characters on your own game account. For more information see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_82812.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game. <noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude></div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Praetorian_Android_Transformation_Power_Pack&diff=239650Praetorian Android Transformation Power Pack2012-08-28T22:38:39Z<p>Taosin: /* Overview */ tweak</p>
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== Overview ==<br />
A '''BUNDLE: Praetorian Android Transformation Power Pack''' is available for purchase from the [[Paragon Market]].<br />
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The bundle consists of two NPC Transformation Powers at a cumulative discount:<br />
* Praetorian Clockwork Transformation Power (Permanent) <br />
* Mk-VI "Victoria" Costume Transformation Power (Permanent).<br />
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== Paragon Market Description ==<br />
* Includes 2 costume transformation powers: Praetorian Clockwork Transformation Power (Permanent) and Mk-VI "Victoria" Costume Transformation Power (Permanent).<br />
* Transform your character into a Praetorian Clockwork or MK-VI "Victoria" from the alternate universe Praetoria. Includes 2 costume transformation powers at a cumulative discount. Each power does not grant any costume parts nor a stealth ability when near the Praetorian villain groups. Purchase of these powers permanently unlocks them in the Temporary Powers inventory for all characters on your account.<br />
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'''Market Location:'''<br />
:Home > Powers > Permanent Powers > NPC Transformation<br />
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== Historical ==<br />
* Launched to market in the week commencing 28 August 2012.<br />
* Priced at 480[[Paragon Points|pp]], a cumulative discount of 50% compared to purchasing each power separately. Please check the Paragon Market in-game for current pricing.<br />
[[Category:Costumes]][[Category:Paragon Market]]</div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Praetorian_Android_Transformation_Power_Pack&diff=239649Praetorian Android Transformation Power Pack2012-08-28T22:38:08Z<p>Taosin: Created</p>
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== Overview ==<br />
A '''BUNDLE: Praetorian Android Transformation Power Pack''' is available for purchase from the [[Paragon Market]].<br />
<br />
The bundle consists of two NPC Transformation Powers at a cumulative discount:<br />
* Praetorian Clockwork Transformation Power (Permanent) <br />
* Praetorian Clockwork Transformation Power (Permanent) <br />
<br />
== Paragon Market Description ==<br />
* Includes 2 costume transformation powers: Praetorian Clockwork Transformation Power (Permanent) and Mk-VI "Victoria" Costume Transformation Power (Permanent).<br />
* Transform your character into a Praetorian Clockwork or MK-VI "Victoria" from the alternate universe Praetoria. Includes 2 costume transformation powers at a cumulative discount. Each power does not grant any costume parts nor a stealth ability when near the Praetorian villain groups. Purchase of these powers permanently unlocks them in the Temporary Powers inventory for all characters on your account.<br />
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'''Market Location:'''<br />
:Home > Powers > Permanent Powers > NPC Transformation<br />
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== Historical ==<br />
* Launched to market in the week commencing 28 August 2012.<br />
* Priced at 480[[Paragon Points|pp]], a cumulative discount of 50% compared to purchasing each power separately. Please check the Paragon Market in-game for current pricing.<br />
[[Category:Costumes]][[Category:Paragon Market]]</div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=News/20120828&diff=239647News/201208282012-08-28T22:32:18Z<p>Taosin: Created</p>
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<div>{{Newsdate|20120828}}<br />
=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===<br />
New and featured this week is the [[Praetorian Android Transformation Power Pack]], which includes two costume transformation powers: Praetorian Clockwork Transformation Power and Mk-VI "Victoria" Costume Transformation Power. 480 [[Paragon Points|Paragon Points (pp)]].<br />
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This week also sees 25% off [[XP Booster]]s, and 50% off a grab-bad of useful [[Enhancement Set]]s. These include [[Encouraged Accuracy]], [[Discouraging Words]], [[Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control]] and [[Dark Watcher's Despair]]; [[Performance Shifter]] and [[Energy Manipulator]]; and [[Numina's Convalescence]], [[Miracle]], [[Theft of Essence]], [[Regenerative Tissue]] and [[Touch of the Nictus]]. Please remember that Store-bought enhancements cannot be sold or traded to other players but can be emailed to other characters on your own game account. For more information see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_82812.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game. <noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude></div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Weekly_Strike_Target&diff=239588Weekly Strike Target2012-08-28T12:07:48Z<p>Taosin: /* Scheduled Strike Targets */ updated</p>
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== Overview ==<br />
The '''Weekly Strike Target''' ('''WST''') - also referred to as the ''Weekly Task Force'' (WTF) or ''Weekly Strike Force'' (WSF) - was introduced in the [[Strike Pack]], a mid-issue update between [[Issue 19]] and [[Issue 20]], referred to as Issue 19.5.<br />
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A new strike target is updated every Tuesday and awards bonuses through the next week. Strike targets will be either two activities (one hero/one villain) or one co-op activity. Strike targets are typically announced several weeks in advance.<br />
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== Rewards ==<br />
Completing the target activity awards an extra amount of [[Special Salvage#Reward Merit|Reward Merits]] equal to the normal amount of merits awarded in addition to the normal rewards.<br />
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Additional rewards may be earned:<br />
*If the character completing the activity is not [[Level]] 50, approximately half a level (could be more or less depending on the average completion time of the activity) of bonus [[experience]] is awarded.<br />
*{{req sub}} If the character is level 50 and has unlocked the [[Incarnate System]], they are awarded with a [[Notice of the Well Component|Notice of the Well]], used in Rare and Very Rare [[Alpha Slot]] boosts.<br />
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For example:<br />
*Completing [[the Lady Grey Task Force]] normally awards 37 merits. The LGTF as a strike target awards 74 merits.<br />
*Completing the [[Lord Recluse Strike Force]] normally awards a choice of a [[Hamidon Origin Enhancements|Synthetic Hamidon Origin Enhancement]] or 25 Reward merits. As a strike target, it awards either a SHO plus 25 merits, or 50 merits.<br />
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Both of the above examples also award the bonus experience or Notice of the Well if it applies to the completing character.<br />
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Note that all of these rewards are only awarded ''once per week,'' even if more than one Weekly Strike Target is available to a character; this means that a [[Vigilante (Alignment)|Vigilante]] or [[Rogue (Alignment)|Rogue]] cannot gain the Weekly Strike Target rewards more than once by participating in both the Hero and Villain Strike Targets during the weeks where each side has a different target.<br />
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Completing a strike target ''after'' the first of the week awards progress to the following [[Accomplishment Badges]]. Completions are cumulative, so subsequent strike target completions '''''do not''''' need to be completed within the same week.<br />
=== Hero Badges ===<br />
{{BadgeBox|Assistant}}<br />
{{BadgeBox|Backup}}<br />
{{BadgeBox|Partner}}<br />
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=== Villain Badges ===<br />
{{BadgeBox|Accomplice}}<br />
{{BadgeBox|Confederate}}<br />
{{BadgeBox|Conspirator}}<br />
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== Strike Targets ==<br />
=== Scheduled Strike Targets ===<br />
[[Weekly Strike Target|<span style="font-weight: normal;">Strike Targets</span>]] are scheduled to start every Tuesday at 8AM US Central Time, and last through the following week. Characters must meet the minimum level shown, and higher level characters are exemplared to the maximum level of the strike or task force.<br />
<!-- Pre-formatted pairings for copy-pasting: http://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Weekly_Strike_Target/Pairs --><br />
*2012-08-28 - [[Ms. Liberty Task Force]] (45-50) / [[Lord Recluse Strike Force]] (45-50)<br />
*2012-09-04 - [[Tin Mage Mark II Task Force]] (50, VIP) <br />
*2012-09-11 - [[Moonfire Task Force]] (23-28) / [[Operative Renault Strike Force]] (25-30)<br />
*2012-09-18 - [[Numina Task Force]] (35-40) / [[Ice Mistral Strike Force]] (35-40)<br />
*2012-09-25 - [[Jane Hallaway|Respec Trial]] (24-33) / [[Sparcetriel|Respec Trial]] (24-33)<br />
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=== Past Strike Targets ===<br />
This list contains information about the last time a particular activity was scheduled as a Strike Target. Only the ''last time'' is recorded. The final column in these tables is the number of times each activity has been chosen to be a Strike Target.<br />
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http://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Weekly_Strike_Target/Historical --><br />
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== External Links ==<br />
*[http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=251519 Weekly Strike Targets] on the [[Official Forums]]<br />
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==== Paragon City Tasks ====<br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable" width="50%" style="text-align:center;"<br />
|-<br />
! Activity<br />Name !! Level<br />Range !! Date !! Times<br />Chosen<br />
|-<br />
! [[Positron Task Force Part One]]<br />
| 10-15 || 2011-08-09 || 3<br />
|-<br />
! [[Positron Task Force Part Two]]<br />
| 11-16 || 2011-08-09 || 2<br />
|-<br />
! [[Sister Psyche Task Force]]<br />
| 20-25 || 2011-08-23 || 3<br />
|-<br />
! [[Major Richard Flagg|Terra Volta Respec Trial]]<br />
| 44-50 || 2012-03-06 || 4<br />
|-<br />
! [[Manticore Task Force]]<br />
| 30-35 || 2012-04-17 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Dr. Kahn Task Force]]<br />
| 45-50 || 2012-05-15 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Statesman's Task Force]]<br />
| 45-50 || 2012-05-29 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Jane Hallaway|Terra Volta Respec Trial]]<br />
| 24-33 || 2012-06-06 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Numina Task Force]]<br />
| 35-40 || 2012-06-26 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Captain James Harlan|Terra Volta Respec Trial]]<br />
| 34-43 || 2012-07-03 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Eden Trial]]<br />
| 39-41 || 2012-07-10 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Moonfire Task Force]]<br />
| 23-28 || 2012-07-24 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Admiral Sutter Task Force]]<br />
| 20-40 || 2012-08-07 || 8<br />
|-<br />
! [[Penelope Yin Task Force]]<br />
| 20-25|| 2012-08-21 || 2<br />
|}<br />
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==== Rogue Isles Tasks ====<br />
<!-- When recording Strike Targets, move the previous line to the bottom and update the date and the number of times it has been WST. The table should be sorted by date (oldest first). --><br />
{| class="wikitable sortable" width="50%" style="text-align:center;"<br />
|-<br />
! Activity<br />Name !! Level<br />Range !! Date !! Times<br />Chosen<br />
|-<br />
! [[Virgil Tarikoss Strike Force]]<br />
| 15-20 || 2011-08-09 || 3<br />
|-<br />
! [[Ractespriel|Tree of Thorns Respec Trial]]<br />
| 44-50 || 2012-03-06 || 4<br />
|-<br />
! [[Barracuda Strike Force]]<br />
| 45-50 || 2012-05-15 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Lord Recluse Strike Force]]<br />
| 45-50 || 2012-05-29 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Sparcetriel|Tree of Thorns Respec Trial]]<br />
| 24-33 || 2012-06-06 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Trepsarciel|Tree of Thorns Respec Trial]]<br />
| 34-43 || 2012-07-03 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Ice Mistral Strike Force]]<br />
| 35-40 || 2012-07-10 || 12<br />
|-<br />
! [[Operative Renault Strike Force]]<br />
| 25-30 || 2012-07-24 || 10<br />
|-<br />
! [[Mortimer Kal Strike Force]]<br />
| 20-40 || 2012-08-07 || 7<br />
|-<br />
! [[Silver Mantis Strike Force]]<br />
| 20-25 || 2012-08-21 || 5<br />
|}<br />
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==== Cooperative Tasks ====<br />
<!-- When recording Strike Targets, move the previous line to the bottom and update the date and the number of times it has been WST. The table should be sorted by date (oldest first). --><br />
{| class="wikitable sortable" width="50%" style="text-align:center;"<br />
|-<br />
! Activity<br />Name !! Level<br />Range !! Date !! Times<br />Chosen<br />
|-<br />
! [[The Lady Grey Task Force]]<br />
| 45-50 || 2011-08-16 || 3<br />
|-<br />
! [[Tin Mage Mark II Task Force]]<br />
| 50+VIP || 2012-06-19 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Imperious Task Force]]<br />
| 35-50 || 2012-07-31 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Apex Task Force]]<br />
| 50+VIP || 2012-08-14 || 6<br />
|}<br />
[[Category:Trials and Task Forces]]</div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Weekly_Strike_Target/Historical&diff=239584Weekly Strike Target/Historical2012-08-28T12:05:47Z<p>Taosin: /* Paragon City Tasks */ updated</p>
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==== Paragon City Tasks ====<br />
<!-- When recording Strike Targets, move the previous line to the bottom and update the date and the number of times it has been WST. The table should be sorted by date (oldest first). --><br />
{| class="wikitable sortable" width="50%" style="text-align:center;"<br />
|-<br />
! Activity<br />Name !! Level<br />Range !! Date !! Times<br />Chosen<br />
|-<br />
! [[Positron Task Force Part One]]<br />
| 10-15 || 2011-08-09 || 3<br />
|-<br />
! [[Positron Task Force Part Two]]<br />
| 11-16 || 2011-08-09 || 2<br />
|-<br />
! [[Sister Psyche Task Force]]<br />
| 20-25 || 2011-08-23 || 3<br />
|-<br />
! [[Major Richard Flagg|Terra Volta Respec Trial]]<br />
| 44-50 || 2012-03-06 || 4<br />
|-<br />
! [[Manticore Task Force]]<br />
| 30-35 || 2012-04-17 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Dr. Kahn Task Force]]<br />
| 45-50 || 2012-05-15 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Statesman's Task Force]]<br />
| 45-50 || 2012-05-29 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Jane Hallaway|Terra Volta Respec Trial]]<br />
| 24-33 || 2012-06-06 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Numina Task Force]]<br />
| 35-40 || 2012-06-26 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Captain James Harlan|Terra Volta Respec Trial]]<br />
| 34-43 || 2012-07-03 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Eden Trial]]<br />
| 39-41 || 2012-07-10 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Moonfire Task Force]]<br />
| 23-28 || 2012-07-24 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Admiral Sutter Task Force]]<br />
| 20-40 || 2012-08-07 || 8<br />
|-<br />
! [[Penelope Yin Task Force]]<br />
| 20-25|| 2012-08-21 || 2<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Rogue Isles Tasks ====<br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable" width="50%" style="text-align:center;"<br />
|-<br />
! Activity<br />Name !! Level<br />Range !! Date !! Times<br />Chosen<br />
|-<br />
! [[Virgil Tarikoss Strike Force]]<br />
| 15-20 || 2011-08-09 || 3<br />
|-<br />
! [[Ractespriel|Tree of Thorns Respec Trial]]<br />
| 44-50 || 2012-03-06 || 4<br />
|-<br />
! [[Barracuda Strike Force]]<br />
| 45-50 || 2012-05-15 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Lord Recluse Strike Force]]<br />
| 45-50 || 2012-05-29 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Sparcetriel|Tree of Thorns Respec Trial]]<br />
| 24-33 || 2012-06-06 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Silver Mantis Strike Force]]<br />
| 20-25 || 2012-06-12 || 4<br />
|-<br />
! [[Trepsarciel|Tree of Thorns Respec Trial]]<br />
| 34-43 || 2012-07-03 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Ice Mistral Strike Force]]<br />
| 35-40 || 2012-07-10 || 12<br />
|-<br />
! [[Operative Renault Strike Force]]<br />
| 25-30 || 2012-07-24 || 10<br />
|-<br />
! [[Mortimer Kal Strike Force]]<br />
| 20-40 || 2012-08-07 || 7<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Cooperative Tasks ====<br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable" width="50%" style="text-align:center;"<br />
|-<br />
! Activity<br />Name !! Level<br />Range !! Date !! Times<br />Chosen<br />
|-<br />
! [[The Lady Grey Task Force]]<br />
| 45-50 || 2011-08-16 || 3<br />
|-<br />
! [[Tin Mage Mark II Task Force]]<br />
| 50+VIP || 2012-06-19 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Imperious Task Force]]<br />
| 35-50 || 2012-07-31 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Apex Task Force]]<br />
| 50+VIP || 2012-08-14 || 6<br />
|}<br />
[[Category:Trials and Task Forces]]</div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Mission:Destiny_Follows_-_Part_One:_Hi,_My_Name_is_(Character),_and_I%27m_a_Villain&diff=239570Mission:Destiny Follows - Part One: Hi, My Name is (Character), and I'm a Villain2012-08-28T04:25:25Z<p>Taosin: /* {{UL|Part One: Hi, My Name is (Character), and I'm a Villain}} */ tweak</p>
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<div>==== {{UL|Part One: Hi, My Name is (Character), and I'm a Villain}} ====<br />
'''Briefing'''<br />
<br />
We don't have a lot to work with, but my agents have managed to scrounge up some details on where the Destined Ones are being converted. So far, the only info we've been getting has been rumors and word-of-mouth, but I'm fairly sure we've located the place they're calling the Meeting Grounds. It's an old warehouse on the outskirts of the city - we've got some scouts keeping tabs on the place, and it's been seeing a lot of traffic lately. <br />
<br />
From the reports I've been getting, it sounds like you'd fit right in with the crowd there. You should be able to get in without having to make up too much of a story. Word's been spreading fast. <br />
<br />
*{{green|Alright, so I can get in easily. Then what?}}<br />
<br />
Once you're in, keep your head down and do what you think is expected of you. Right now we're just looking to gather some info. Fortunately, I'm guessing that whoever's running the show won't be too concerned about spies. They'll be expecting hostility - they're recruiting Villains, after all - but they're probably confident enough in their conversions that no one will be able to cause trouble. <br />
<br />
With the Psychic Damper, you should be mostly immune. If you hear the device starting to buzz a little bit, that means it's absorbing incoming psionic signals. In other words, it means someone's trying to fiddle with your mind. As long as you stay alert, you should be able to act like you've been converted at the appropriate time. <br />
<br />
Good luck, {{Character}}. If we can get you into their good graces, we'll be able to plan our next move from a much more advantageous position.<br />
<br />
* {{green|Leave}}<br />
<br />
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''<br />
<br />
We need them to trust you, {{Character}}. If you can't achieve that, then this whole operation will fall apart around us.<br />
<br />
{{Mission Objective|Entrance= It looks like Ruben was right. This place isn't tidy by any means, but it's far less abandoned than its outside appearance suggests.|Primary= Gather information from other Destined Ones|Additional= **Meet with Baron Zukor<br />
** Return to the Main Hall|Completion=You managed to infiltrate Baron Zukor's cult}}<br />
<br />
'''NPC Text'''<br />
<br />
{{Missing}}<br />
<br />
Clicking on Miss Thystle gets:<br />
: Hey, {{Character}}, right? I've heard of you. <br />
:So what do you know about this Zukor guy?<br />
:* {{green|Not much. Up until now I didn't even know his name.}}<br />
''Miss Thystle frowns in thought. ''<br />
:I was hoping you'd know something I didn't. All I've heard is that he's going to try to convince us to work as Heroes. Can you imagine? <br />
:''Miss Thystle looks at you skeptically.''<br />
: I mean, it can't be that simple, can it? We can't just... switch like that, right?<br />
:* {{green|I guess we find out soon enough.}}<br />
<br />
Clicking on Blood Thorn gets:<br />
:''Blood Thorn appears increasingly distressed as her conversation with Shock Treatment continues. When you approach, she turns and waves you over frantically. ''<br />
:Oh, thank god! Someone who looks like they might be sane. I was starting to worry that everyone was this unhinged! <br />
:Please, pretend to know me! I can't talk to this psycho anymore!<br />
:* {{green|Sorry, you're on your own}}<br />
<br />
Clicking on Shock Treatment gets:<br />
: ''Shock Treatment is talking rapidly at Blood Thorn. ''<br />
:And so then I was like, 'Back off, you good-for-nothing excuse for a toaster oven! I told you that I'm not interested, so just leave me alone!' <br />
:But the thing doesn't let up, it keeps buzzing at me like I'm going to change my mind! I think it's been talking with the refrigerator behind my back, so I...<br />
:* {{green|(Leave)}}<br />
<br />
Clicking on Blast Furnace gets:<br />
:''Blast Furnace appears to be deeply engaged in a conversation with Zephyr. ''<br />
:"...but then I meet people who have such interesting origin stories, you know? I mean, I'm just a guy that happens to be on fire. I'm not the wind or some alien survivor... sometimes I just wonder if I should just get some help. Like, a psychiatrist or something<br />
<br />
Clicking on Echidna gets:<br />
:"Hmph. I'm sure this is just another scam. Every time something interesting happens in the Isles, it's just another renegade mage or Wyvern deathtrap. It's never anything good."<br />
:* {{green|Why are you here, then?}}<br />
:"Sh-shut up! I just felt like accepting the invitation, that's all! I... I'm always rejecting invitations to things, all the time! I just felt like saying yes to one of them, you know, out of pit.<br />
:...<br />
:Leave me alone!"<br />
<br />
Clicking on Zephyr gets:<br />
:(Character)! Dude! Bro! Looking good!<br />
:How you been, bro? It's been, like, WAY too long!"<br />
:* {{green|Hm. I'm not sure I agree.}}<br />
<br />
Clicking on Comatorium gets:<br />
:''Comatorium leans close to you as you approach.''<br />
:"Which one? Plutonium or nerve gas?"<br />
Plutonium.<br />
Never gas.<br />
Excuse me?<br />
Comatorium puffs hiimself up slightly, seeming pleased.<br />
"Which one do you think... would <b>kill</b> the most people?"<br />
Oh, then plutonium.<br />
That's easy. Nerve gas.<br />
Is that question intended to creep me out or something?<br />
Comatorium deflates and steps away from you.<br />
"N-no... why? I mean, were you scared? Even a little?"<br />
This is the Rogue Isles, man. You'll have to try harder.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Debriefing'''<br />
<br />
Baron Zukor, huh? I haven't heard of him, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's small-time. My operations are mostly confined to Cap. <br />
<br />
I'm intrigued by your interactions with the other Destined Ones, {{Character}}. Direct mind control is almost a form of puppetry, but it sounds to me like Zukor's followers retain their basic personalities, even after meeting with him. What's more, your Psychic Damper was only active for about a minute, and then all psychic influence ceased. <br />
<br />
I'm not aware of any psychic powers capable of that level of mind-control, {{Character}}. For him to be able to retain his followers' loyalty, without directly altering their minds or maintaining psychic pressure... well, he's either very good or he's using something other than mind-control.<noinclude>[[Category:Bane Spider Ruben Missions]]</noinclude></div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Mission:Destiny_Follows_-_Part_One:_Hi,_My_Name_is_(Character),_and_I%27m_a_Villain&diff=239569Mission:Destiny Follows - Part One: Hi, My Name is (Character), and I'm a Villain2012-08-28T04:24:53Z<p>Taosin: /* {{UL|Part One: Hi, My Name is (Character), and I'm a Villain}} */ updated some of the npctext</p>
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<div>==== {{UL|Part One: Hi, My Name is (Character), and I'm a Villain}} ====<br />
'''Briefing'''<br />
<br />
We don't have a lot to work with, but my agents have managed to scrounge up some details on where the Destined Ones are being converted. So far, the only info we've been getting has been rumors and word-of-mouth, but I'm fairly sure we've located the place they're calling the Meeting Grounds. It's an old warehouse on the outskirts of the city - we've got some scouts keeping tabs on the place, and it's been seeing a lot of traffic lately. <br />
<br />
From the reports I've been getting, it sounds like you'd fit right in with the crowd there. You should be able to get in without having to make up too much of a story. Word's been spreading fast. <br />
<br />
*{{green|Alright, so I can get in easily. Then what?}}<br />
<br />
Once you're in, keep your head down and do what you think is expected of you. Right now we're just looking to gather some info. Fortunately, I'm guessing that whoever's running the show won't be too concerned about spies. They'll be expecting hostility - they're recruiting Villains, after all - but they're probably confident enough in their conversions that no one will be able to cause trouble. <br />
<br />
With the Psychic Damper, you should be mostly immune. If you hear the device starting to buzz a little bit, that means it's absorbing incoming psionic signals. In other words, it means someone's trying to fiddle with your mind. As long as you stay alert, you should be able to act like you've been converted at the appropriate time. <br />
<br />
Good luck, {{Character}}. If we can get you into their good graces, we'll be able to plan our next move from a much more advantageous position.<br />
<br />
* {{green|Leave}}<br />
<br />
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''<br />
<br />
We need them to trust you, {{Character}}. If you can't achieve that, then this whole operation will fall apart around us.<br />
<br />
{{Mission Objective|Entrance= It looks like Ruben was right. This place isn't tidy by any means, but it's far less abandoned than its outside appearance suggests.|Primary= Gather information from other Destined Ones|Additional= **Meet with Baron Zukor<br />
** Return to the Main Hall|Completion=You managed to infiltrate Baron Zukor's cult}}<br />
<br />
'''NPC Text'''<br />
<br />
{{Missing}}<br />
<br />
Clicking on Miss Thystle gets:<br />
: Hey, {{Character}}, right? I've heard of you. <br />
:So what do you know about this Zukor guy?<br />
:* {{green|Not much. Up until now I didn't even know his name.<br />
''Miss Thystle frowns in thought. ''<br />
:I was hoping you'd know something I didn't. All I've heard is that he's going to try to convince us to work as Heroes. Can you imagine? <br />
:''Miss Thystle looks at you skeptically.''<br />
: I mean, it can't be that simple, can it? We can't just... switch like that, right?<br />
:* {{green|I guess we find out soon enough.}}<br />
<br />
Clicking on Blood Thorn gets:<br />
:''Blood Thorn appears increasingly distressed as her conversation with Shock Treatment continues. When you approach, she turns and waves you over frantically. ''<br />
:Oh, thank god! Someone who looks like they might be sane. I was starting to worry that everyone was this unhinged! <br />
:Please, pretend to know me! I can't talk to this psycho anymore!<br />
:* {{green|Sorry, you're on your own}}<br />
<br />
Clicking on Shock Treatment gets:<br />
: ''Shock Treatment is talking rapidly at Blood Thorn. ''<br />
:And so then I was like, 'Back off, you good-for-nothing excuse for a toaster oven! I told you that I'm not interested, so just leave me alone!' <br />
:But the thing doesn't let up, it keeps buzzing at me like I'm going to change my mind! I think it's been talking with the refrigerator behind my back, so I...<br />
:* {{green|(Leave)}}<br />
<br />
Clicking on Blast Furnace gets:<br />
:''Blast Furnace appears to be deeply engaged in a conversation with Zephyr. ''<br />
:"...but then I meet people who have such interesting origin stories, you know? I mean, I'm just a guy that happens to be on fire. I'm not the wind or some alien survivor... sometimes I just wonder if I should just get some help. Like, a psychiatrist or something<br />
<br />
Clicking on Echidna gets:<br />
:"Hmph. I'm sure this is just another scam. Every time something interesting happens in the Isles, it's just another renegade mage or Wyvern deathtrap. It's never anything good."<br />
:* {{green|Why are you here, then?}}<br />
:"Sh-shut up! I just felt like accepting the invitation, that's all! I... I'm always rejecting invitations to things, all the time! I just felt like saying yes to one of them, you know, out of pit.<br />
:...<br />
:Leave me alone!"<br />
<br />
Clicking on Zephyr gets:<br />
:(Character)! Dude! Bro! Looking good!<br />
:How you been, bro? It's been, like, WAY too long!"<br />
:* {{green|Hm. I'm not sure I agree.}}<br />
<br />
Clicking on Comatorium gets:<br />
:''Comatorium leans close to you as you approach.''<br />
:"Which one? Plutonium or nerve gas?"<br />
Plutonium.<br />
Never gas.<br />
Excuse me?<br />
Comatorium puffs hiimself up slightly, seeming pleased.<br />
"Which one do you think... would <b>kill</b> the most people?"<br />
Oh, then plutonium.<br />
That's easy. Nerve gas.<br />
Is that question intended to creep me out or something?<br />
Comatorium deflates and steps away from you.<br />
"N-no... why? I mean, were you scared? Even a little?"<br />
This is the Rogue Isles, man. You'll have to try harder.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Debriefing'''<br />
<br />
Baron Zukor, huh? I haven't heard of him, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's small-time. My operations are mostly confined to Cap. <br />
<br />
I'm intrigued by your interactions with the other Destined Ones, {{Character}}. Direct mind control is almost a form of puppetry, but it sounds to me like Zukor's followers retain their basic personalities, even after meeting with him. What's more, your Psychic Damper was only active for about a minute, and then all psychic influence ceased. <br />
<br />
I'm not aware of any psychic powers capable of that level of mind-control, {{Character}}. For him to be able to retain his followers' loyalty, without directly altering their minds or maintaining psychic pressure... well, he's either very good or he's using something other than mind-control.<noinclude>[[Category:Bane Spider Ruben Missions]]</noinclude></div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=News/20120821&diff=237821News/201208212012-08-23T13:04:11Z<p>Taosin: /* Signature Story Arc 2: Episode 3 */ corrected lvl of SSA2ep3 (40+</p>
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<div>{{Newsdate|20120821}}<br />
=== Nature Affinity is Live===<br />
The new support power set, [[Nature Affinity]], is live. Control the forces of nature and call forth primal energies to aid your allies and hinder your foes. Featuring buffs, heals and debuff effects, and a stackable Bloom effect to boost the healing effects on you and others. Nature affinity is a primary power set for [[Defenders]], and a secondary power set for [[Controllers]], [[Masterminds]], and [[Corruptors]]. Available in the [[Paragon Market]] for 800 [[Paragon Points|Paragon Points(pp)]]; or as part of the [[Nature Affinity Power Pack]] for 880[[pp]] which also includes the Leaves Aura and Autumn Path Aura.<br />
<br />
===Signature Story Arc 2: Episode 3===<br />
The third episode of the second Signature Story Arc, [[Pandora's_Box_(SSA)|Pandora's Box]], is now live. Free for VIP players and available in the Paragon Market for other players. Levels 40-50, contacts are [[Flashfire]] in [[Founders Falls]] and [[Socrates]] in [[St. Martial]].<br />
<br />
''It's a race for absolute power, and only one side can win. Can you reach the box before the competition? And what will happen if Pandora's Box is opened? ''<br />
<br />
=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===<br />
This week sees more nature, with 25% off the Natural Origin Cape (Autumnal), Leaves Aura and Autumn Path Aura. There's also 25% off the [[Mastermind]] and [[Controller]] archetypes. Finally, 50% off four [[Sets_for_improving_Holds|Holds]] [[Invention_Origin_Enhancement_Sets|enhancement set]]s: [[Ghost Widow's Embrace]], [[Basilisk's Gaze]], [[Lockdown]] and the very rare [[Unbreakable Constraint]]. For more information see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_82112.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game. <noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude></div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Weekly_Strike_Target&diff=237162Weekly Strike Target2012-08-22T00:29:17Z<p>Taosin: /* Scheduled Strike Targets */ updated</p>
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<div>{{TOCright}}<br />
== Overview ==<br />
The '''Weekly Strike Target''' ('''WST''') - also referred to as the ''Weekly Task Force'' (WTF) or ''Weekly Strike Force'' (WSF) - was introduced in the [[Strike Pack]], a mid-issue update between [[Issue 19]] and [[Issue 20]], referred to as Issue 19.5.<br />
<br />
A new strike target is updated every Tuesday and awards bonuses through the next week. Strike targets will be either two activities (one hero/one villain) or one co-op activity. Strike targets are typically announced several weeks in advance.<br />
<br />
== Rewards ==<br />
Completing the target activity awards an extra amount of [[Special Salvage#Reward Merit|Reward Merits]] equal to the normal amount of merits awarded in addition to the normal rewards.<br />
<br />
Additional rewards may be earned:<br />
*If the character completing the activity is not [[Level]] 50, approximately half a level (could be more or less depending on the average completion time of the activity) of bonus [[experience]] is awarded.<br />
*{{req sub}} If the character is level 50 and has unlocked the [[Incarnate System]], they are awarded with a [[Notice of the Well Component|Notice of the Well]], used in Rare and Very Rare [[Alpha Slot]] boosts.<br />
<br />
For example:<br />
*Completing [[the Lady Grey Task Force]] normally awards 37 merits. The LGTF as a strike target awards 74 merits.<br />
*Completing the [[Lord Recluse Strike Force]] normally awards a choice of a [[Hamidon Origin Enhancements|Synthetic Hamidon Origin Enhancement]] or 25 Reward merits. As a strike target, it awards either a SHO plus 25 merits, or 50 merits.<br />
<br />
Both of the above examples also award the bonus experience or Notice of the Well if it applies to the completing character.<br />
<br />
Note that all of these rewards are only awarded ''once per week,'' even if more than one Weekly Strike Target is available to a character; this means that a [[Vigilante (Alignment)|Vigilante]] or [[Rogue (Alignment)|Rogue]] cannot gain the Weekly Strike Target rewards more than once by participating in both the Hero and Villain Strike Targets during the weeks where each side has a different target.<br />
<br />
Completing a strike target ''after'' the first of the week awards progress to the following [[Accomplishment Badges]]. Completions are cumulative, so subsequent strike target completions '''''do not''''' need to be completed within the same week.<br />
=== Hero Badges ===<br />
{{BadgeBox|Assistant}}<br />
{{BadgeBox|Backup}}<br />
{{BadgeBox|Partner}}<br />
<br />
=== Villain Badges ===<br />
{{BadgeBox|Accomplice}}<br />
{{BadgeBox|Confederate}}<br />
{{BadgeBox|Conspirator}}<br />
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== Strike Targets ==<br />
=== Scheduled Strike Targets ===<br />
[[Weekly Strike Target|<span style="font-weight: normal;">Strike Targets</span>]] are scheduled to start every Tuesday at 8AM US Central Time, and last through the following week. Characters must meet the minimum level shown, and higher level characters are exemplared to the maximum level of the strike or task force.<br />
<!-- Pre-formatted pairings for copy-pasting: http://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Weekly_Strike_Target/Pairs --><br />
*2012-08-21 - [[Penelope Yin Task Force]] (20-25) / [[Silver Mantis Strike Force]] (20-25)<br />
*2012-08-28 - [[Ms. Liberty Task Force]] (45-50) / [[Lord Recluse Strike Force]] (45-50)<br />
*2012-09-04 - [[Tin Mage Mark II Task Force]] (50, VIP) <br />
*2012-09-11 - [[Moonfire Task Force]] (23-28) / [[Operative Renault Strike Force]] (25-30)<br />
*2012-09-18 - [[Numina Task Force]] (35-40) / [[Ice Mistral Strike Force]] (35-40)<br />
*2012-09-25 - [[Jane Hallaway|Respec Trial]] (24-33) / [[Sparcetriel|Respec Trial]] (24-33)<br />
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=== Past Strike Targets ===<br />
This list contains information about the last time a particular activity was scheduled as a Strike Target. Only the ''last time'' is recorded. The final column in these tables is the number of times each activity has been chosen to be a Strike Target.<br />
<!-- In order to edit this section, visit Weekly Strike Target/Historical.<br />
http://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Weekly_Strike_Target/Historical --><br />
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== External Links ==<br />
*[http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=251519 Weekly Strike Targets] on the [[Official Forums]]<br />
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[[Category:Gameplay]]<br />
[[Category:Incarnate System]]</div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Weekly_Strike_Target/Historical&diff=237161Weekly Strike Target/Historical2012-08-22T00:28:49Z<p>Taosin: /* Cooperative Tasks */ updated</p>
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<br />
==== Paragon City Tasks ====<br />
<!-- When recording Strike Targets, move the previous line to the bottom and update the date and the number of times it has been WST. The table should be sorted by date (oldest first). --><br />
{| class="wikitable sortable" width="50%" style="text-align:center;"<br />
|-<br />
! Activity<br />Name !! Level<br />Range !! Date !! Times<br />Chosen<br />
|-<br />
! [[Positron Task Force Part One]]<br />
| 10-15 || 2011-08-09 || 3<br />
|-<br />
! [[Positron Task Force Part Two]]<br />
| 11-16 || 2011-08-09 || 2<br />
|-<br />
! [[Sister Psyche Task Force]]<br />
| 20-25 || 2011-08-23 || 3<br />
|-<br />
! [[Major Richard Flagg|Terra Volta Respec Trial]]<br />
| 44-50 || 2012-03-06 || 4<br />
|-<br />
! [[Manticore Task Force]]<br />
| 30-35 || 2012-04-17 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Dr. Kahn Task Force]]<br />
| 45-50 || 2012-05-15 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Statesman's Task Force]]<br />
| 45-50 || 2012-05-29 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Jane Hallaway|Terra Volta Respec Trial]]<br />
| 24-33 || 2012-06-06 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Penelope Yin Task Force]]<br />
| 20-25|| 2012-06-12 || 1<br />
|-<br />
! [[Numina Task Force]]<br />
| 35-40 || 2012-06-26 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Captain James Harlan|Terra Volta Respec Trial]]<br />
| 34-43 || 2012-07-03 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Eden Trial]]<br />
| 39-41 || 2012-07-10 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Moonfire Task Force]]<br />
| 23-28 || 2012-07-24 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Admiral Sutter Task Force]]<br />
| 20-40 || 2012-08-07 || 8<br />
|}<br />
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==== Rogue Isles Tasks ====<br />
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! [[Virgil Tarikoss Strike Force]]<br />
| 15-20 || 2011-08-09 || 3<br />
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! [[Ractespriel|Tree of Thorns Respec Trial]]<br />
| 44-50 || 2012-03-06 || 4<br />
|-<br />
! [[Barracuda Strike Force]]<br />
| 45-50 || 2012-05-15 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Lord Recluse Strike Force]]<br />
| 45-50 || 2012-05-29 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Sparcetriel|Tree of Thorns Respec Trial]]<br />
| 24-33 || 2012-06-06 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Silver Mantis Strike Force]]<br />
| 20-25 || 2012-06-12 || 4<br />
|-<br />
! [[Trepsarciel|Tree of Thorns Respec Trial]]<br />
| 34-43 || 2012-07-03 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Ice Mistral Strike Force]]<br />
| 35-40 || 2012-07-10 || 12<br />
|-<br />
! [[Operative Renault Strike Force]]<br />
| 25-30 || 2012-07-24 || 10<br />
|-<br />
! [[Mortimer Kal Strike Force]]<br />
| 20-40 || 2012-08-07 || 7<br />
|}<br />
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==== Cooperative Tasks ====<br />
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! Activity<br />Name !! Level<br />Range !! Date !! Times<br />Chosen<br />
|-<br />
! [[The Lady Grey Task Force]]<br />
| 45-50 || 2011-08-16 || 3<br />
|-<br />
! [[Tin Mage Mark II Task Force]]<br />
| 50+VIP || 2012-06-19 || 6<br />
|-<br />
! [[Imperious Task Force]]<br />
| 35-50 || 2012-07-31 || 5<br />
|-<br />
! [[Apex Task Force]]<br />
| 50+VIP || 2012-08-14 || 6<br />
|}<br />
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=== Archived News ===<br />
* [[News/20120801|Rikti to Invade This Friday ; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, August 01, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120724|Signature Story Arc 2: Episode 2; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, July 24, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120717|Shocking Shark Scenes Set to Imperil Paragon!; Tweet Code Thursdays; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, July 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120710|Water Blast Unleashed On Paragon, the Isles and Praetoria!; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, July 10, 2012</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20120703|US Independence Day Sale!]] <small>Tuesday, July 03, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120627|Summer Blockbuster Launches Early; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 27, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120620|Memes To Go! Special Costume Contest; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 20, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120613|Retro Sci-Fi Costume Pieces; Twitch.TV is Up and Running; Intrepid Informer Issue #21; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 13, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120606|Issue 23 is Live; Signature Story Arc 2: Episode 1; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 06, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120530|Issue 23: Thursday, May 31, 2012!]] <small>Wednesday, May 30, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120529|Hang Out With Paragon Studios; Freedom Friday Expands: Facebook, Google+; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 29, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120522|Summer Blockbuster Details Announced; Costume Contest: Friday 25 May; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 22, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120515|Newsflash: Freebie Friday is live!, This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 15, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120510|Newsflash: Freebie Friday!]] <small>Thursday, May 10, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120501|Freedom Player Feedback: Have Your Say!; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 08, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120501|City of City of Heroes: Eight Years Strong; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 01, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120425|City of Heroes Player Summit on Ustream; Staff Fighting: Developer's Guide; City of Heroes 8th Anniversary Sale]] <small>Tuesday, April 25, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120417|Staff Fighting Is Here!; Issue 23 Overview; Paragon Market Sale: Up To 50% Off]] <small>Tuesday, April 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120410|Paragon Market Sale: Up To 50% Off]] <small>Tuesday, April 10, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120403|Changes to European Services; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, April 04, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120327|Who Will Die Episode 7: To Something Greater; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 27, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120320|Beast Mastery is Live!; Super Packs now a Paragon Reward Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 20, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120313|Double XP Weekend: March 16-18; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 13, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120308|Issue 22 Live; Beast Mastery in Detail; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 08, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120228|2012 Spring Player Summit Announced; Developer Diary Sheds Light on New Issue 22 Trial; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 28, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120221|Who Will Die Episode 6: The Last Piece; Tune into Darkness Control; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 21, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120214|Double XP Weekend: March 16-19; Featured at the Paragon Market: Heroes and Villains Super Pack]] <small>Tuesday, February 14, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120207|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 07, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120201|Annual Spring Fling announced!]] <small>Wednesday, February 01, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120131|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 31, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120124|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 24, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120117|Signature Story Arc 5: The Fate of All Men, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120110|Fire and Ice Costume Set for VIP available, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 10, 2012</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20111203|Welcome to 2102, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 03, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20111227|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, December 27, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111221|Featured at the Paragon Market; Bigger and Better Refer a Friend!]] <small>Wednesday, December 21, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111214|Statesman. 1896 - 2012. RIP.; Winter Event 2011 now on!; Featured items at the Market]] <small>Wednesday, December 14, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111206|Issue 21: Media Blitz! Now Live; New Incarnate Abilities; New on the Market: Titan Weapon]] <small>Tuesday, December 06, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111203|Paragon Studios Review 2011; Titan Weapons Detailed; New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, December 03, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111129|Black Friday Sale Extended; Bonus Game Time Offer]] <small>Tuesday, November 29, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111124|Black Friday Specials at the Paragon Market & NCsoft Store]] <small>Thursday, November 24, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111121|Loyalty Program / Pummit PowerPoints]] <small>Monday, November 21, 2011</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20111117|Server Publish: Bases Attack! New on the Market; Thanksgiving for VIP Players]] <small>Thursday, November 17, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111110|Server Publish, New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, November 10, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111018|New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, October 18, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111004|Street Justice Power Set Now Available]] <small>Tuesday, October 4, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110929|Praetorian Invasions, Free to Play, Circle of Thorns Costume Set]] <small>Thursday, September 29, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110920|Level Pacts Disabled, Signature Story Arc]] <small>Tuesday, September 20, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110909|City of Heroes Freedom VIP Head Start]] <small>Friday September 09, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110628|Incarnates Ascend is Live!]] <small>Tuesday, June 28, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110621|Announcing City of Heroes Freedom and Issue 21: Convergence]] <small>Tuesday, June 21, 2011</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20110715|Double The Fun!]] <small>Friday, July 15, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110601|Release the pressure with the brand new Steampunk Pack!]] <small>Wednesday, June 1, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110524|Incarnates Ascend update to I20 announced]] <small>Tuesday, May 24, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110428|Celebrating Seven Years of CoH]] <small>Thursday, April 28, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110405|Issue 20: Incarnates now live]] <small>Tuesday, April 5, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110308|Issue 20 Overview]] <small>Tuesday, March 8, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110307|NCsoft Launcher released, bonus aura!]] <small>Monday, March 7, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110210|The Spring Fling 2011 has started!]] <small>Thursday, February 10, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110201|Issue 19: Strike Pack now live]] <small>Tuesday, February 01, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110120|Strike Pack update to I19 announced]] <small>Thursday, January 20, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110117|Seven Years of Super Rewards]] <small>Monday, January 17, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110113|Double XP Weekend Starting January 27!]] <small>Thursday, January 13, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20101217|2010 Winter Event]] <small>Friday, December 17, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101130|Introducing The Release Of Issue 19: Alpha Strike!]] <small>Tuesday, November 30, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101111|Issue 19 Begins Open Beta]] <small>Thursday November 11, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101109|New Incarnate Information]] <small>Tuesday, November 9, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101021|What's your Origin? / The 2010 Halloween Event is here!]] <small>Thursday, October 21, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101007|Issue 19 Overview]] <small>Thursday, October 7, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100927|Reactivation Weekend Featuring Going Rogue 10/7-10/10!]] <small>Monday, September 27, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100831|New In-Game Pack – Get Ready to PARTY!]] <small>Tuesday, August 31, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100830|Welcome, City of Heroes/Villains Mentor Project]] <small>Monday, August 30, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100816|"Soft Launch" for Going Rogue / Going Rogueâ„¢ Release on Tuesday! / Free Server Transfers]] <small>Monday, August 16, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100622|Going Rogueâ„¢ Release Date Announced / Trade Barriers Being Lifted in Going Rogue]] <small>Wednesday, June 22, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100616|City of Heroes® Super Booster V: Mutant Giveaway!]] <small>Wednesday, June 16, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100501|Sixth Year Anniversary Event and Issue 17 Live]] <small>Saturday, May 1, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100414|Issue 17 Open Beta]] <small>Wednesday, April 14, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100226|Issue 17 Closed Beta / Free Server Transfers Extended Again!]] <small>Friday, February 26, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100210|Double XP and Re-activation Weekend Starting March 4th!]] <small>Wednesday, February 10, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100209|Spring Fling and Issue 17 / Going Rogue]] <small>Tuesday, February 9, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100129|Free Transfer Extension]] <small>Friday, January 29, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20091215|Winter Event and Free Server Transfers]] <small>Tuesday, December 15, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20091123|Real World Hero Charity Drive]] <small>Monday, November 23, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20091017|Scheduled Maintenance]] <small>Saturday, October 17, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090930|Double XP Weekend]] <small>Wednesday, September 30, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090915|Issue 16: Power Spectrum Released]] <small>Tuesday, September 15, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090826|Issue 16 Open Beta on Test]] <small>Wednesday, August 26, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090805|Issue 16 Closed Beta]] <small>Wednesday, August 5, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090716|Issue 16: Power Spectrum Announced]] <small>Monday, July 16, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090709|Mark Your Calendars]] <small>Thursday July 9, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090629|Issue 15: Anniversary Released]] <small>Monday, June 29, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090527|Issue 15 Open Beta on Test]] <small>Wednesday, May 27, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090524|AE Badge Changes]] <small>Sunday, May 24, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090511|City of Heroes Going Rogue]] <small>Monday, May 11, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090414|Architect Edition & Super Booster II: Magic Released]] <small>Tuesday, April 14, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090408|Issue 14 Live!]] <small>Wednesday, April 8, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090404|Issue 14 Go-Live Date Announced]] <small>Saturday, April 4, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090317|Issue 14 Open Beta]] <small>Tuesday, March 17, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090228|Maintenance on Paragon Wiki]] <small>Saturday, February 28, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090217|Issue 14 Closed Beta]] <small>Tuesday, February 17, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090210|Merit Reward Changes]] <small>Tuesday, February 10, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090207|Spring Fling 2009 (Valentine's Day Event)]] <small>Saturday, February 7, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090123|Double XP Weekend]] <small>Friday, January 23, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090119|Upcoming Double XP Weekend]] <small>January 19, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090108|Mac Client Released!]] <small>January 8, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20081217|Mac Open Beta / Paragonwiki.com Domain Name]] <small>December 17, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081215|Winter Event]] <small>December 15, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081202|Issue 13 Release Date]] <small> December 01, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081105|Issue 13 Open Beta]] <small>November 11, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081030|Coming to a Mac Near You!]] <small>October 30, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081018|Halloween event on now!]] <small>October 18, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081009|Watch Pages]] <small>October 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081008|Issue 13 Closed Beta]] <small>October 8, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081008|Paragon Wiki now part of the Titan Network]] <small>October 8, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080925|Splitting Issue 13]] <small>September 25, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080826|Issue 13 Details Released]] <small>August 26, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080716|City of Heroes and Villains Merged]] <small>July 16, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080708|New Veteran Rewards Unveiled!]] <small>July 8, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080701|Paypal Payment Option Now Available at PlayNC]] <small>July 1, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080701|Machinima Contest]] <small>July 1, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080528|Issue 12 Bugfixes]] <small>May 28, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080520|Issue 12 Live]] <small>May 20, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080506|Issue 12 Open Beta]] <small>May 6, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080428|Upcoming Features Update]] <small>April 28, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080417|New Paragon Wiki Skin in Development!]] <small>April 17, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080312|Issue 12 Details Announced]] <small>March 12, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080309|Paragon Wiki as a Developer Reference]] <small>March 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080218|Old Site User Pages Transfer]] <small>February 18, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080217|Spring Fling]] <small>February 17, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080213|Patch Notes]] <small>February 13, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080209|Double XP Weekend]] <small>February 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080209|Record Server Population]] <small>February 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20071219|NCsoft Charity Auction]] <small>December 19, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071217|Winter Event]] <small>December 17, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071127|Issue 11 Release Date]] <small>November 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071127|Paragon Wiki Move to Wikia Complete]] <small>November 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071106|NCsoft Acquires City of Heroes Franchise]] <small>November 6, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071029|Issue 11 Open Beta]] <small>October 29, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071022|New Logo]] <small>October 22, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071022|Halloween Event 2007 Live!]] <small>October 22, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071009|Issue 11 Closed Beta]] <small>October 9, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070903|Tabula Rasa Beta Key Contest Winners]] <small>September 3, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070829|Tabula Rasa Beta Key Giveaway]] <small>August 29, 20`07</small><br />
* [[News/20070823|Paragon Wiki is moving to Wikia]] <small>August 23, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070724|Issue 10: Invasion live!]] <small>July 24, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070723|Update: Daily backups up and running again]] <small>July 23, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070715|Major Outage! DOOOM!!!]] <small>July 15, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070715|Changes, changes, changes]] <small>July 15, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070627|Issue 10 Public Beta]] <small>June 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070604|Double XP Weekend]] <small>June 4, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070502|Wiki Optimizations]] <small>May 2, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070501|Issue 9 Released]] <small>May 1, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070501|Paragon Wiki has Moved!]] <small>May 1, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070426|A Season of Growth]] <small>April 26, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070422|Caching Enabled!]] <small>April 22, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070406|Massive Information Upload of Issue 9]] <small>April 6, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070403|Issue 9 open to all on Training Room]] <small>April 3, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070309|European Users Able to Buy U.S. Codes]] <small>March 9, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070307|PlayNC European Store Update]] <small>March 7, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070305|European Players Denied U.S. Server Access]] <small>March 5, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070213|Valentine's Day Event Live!]] <small>February 13, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070120|Issue 9 info]] <small>January 20, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070117|Double XP Weekend Coming January 26-28]] <small>January 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070117|MediaWiki Upgrade]] <small>January 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070114|Paragon Maps updated to v2.0]] <small>January 14, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20061128|Issue 8 is live]] <small>November 28, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20061025|City of Heroes on Linux]] <small>October 25, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20061014|Issue 8 on Training Room Server]] <small>October 14, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060811|Upgrade!]] <small>August 11, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060305|New Hero Wiki Skin Implemented]] <small>March 5, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060227|Software Upgrade]] <small>February 27, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060220|City of Villains Exploration Badges Complete]] <small>February 20, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060220|Valentine's Day Event 2006 Wrapping Up]] <small>February 20, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060208|Valentine's Day Event 2006]] <small>February 8, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060207|Paragon Wiki Forums Test]] <small>February 7, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060207|A New Domain Name]] <small>February 7, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060131|Issue 7 Preview Released]] <small>January 31, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060122|New Administrator]] <small>January 22, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060122|Server Outage]] <small>January 22, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060115|Spam Filter]] <small>January 15, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060106|E-Mail Snafu]] <small>January 6, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060106|Happy New Year!]] <small>January 6, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060106|Game of the Year]] <small>January 6, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20051215|Winter Events Continue!]] <small>December 15, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051208|Winter Event 2005]] <small>December 8, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051125|New Admin: Arkenor]] <small>November 25, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051125|Maintenance Monday: 2:00am EST]] <small>November 25, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051122|City of Villains Survey]] <small>November 22, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051102|Map Patch v0.4 Released]] <small>November 2, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|Go-Live!]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|A shorter URL]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|Please direct people to this site]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|News Archive Added]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051024|FAQs Added]] <small>October 24, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051018|Added Content Update]] <small>October 18, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051013|NDA Lifted]] <small>October 13, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051013|City of Villains Content Categories Added]] <small>October 13, 2005</small><br />
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=== Nature Affinity is Live===<br />
The new support power set, [[Nature Affinity]], is live. Control the forces of nature and call forth primal energies to aid your allies and hinder your foes. Featuring buffs, heals and debuff effects, and a stackable Bloom effect to boost the healing effects on you and others. Nature affinity is a primary power set for [[Defenders]], and a secondary power set for [[Controllers]], [[Masterminds]], and [[Corruptors]]. Available in the [[Paragon Market]] for 800 [[Paragon Points|Paragon Points(pp)]]; or as part of the [[Nature Affinity Power Pack]] for 880[[pp]] which also includes the Leaves Aura and Autumn Path Aura.<br />
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===Signature Story Arc 2: Episode 3===<br />
The third episode of the second Signature Story Arc, [[Pandora's_Box_(SSA)|Pandora's Box]], is now live. Free for VIP players and available in the Paragon Market for other players. Levels 35-50, contacts are [[Flashfire]] in [[Founders Falls]] and [[Socrates]] in [[St. Martial]].<br />
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''It's a race for absolute power, and only one side can win. Can you reach the box before the competition? And what will happen if Pandora's Box is opened? ''<br />
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=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===<br />
This week sees more nature, with 25% off the Natural Origin Cape (Autumnal), Leaves Aura and Autumn Path Aura. There's also 25% off the [[Mastermind]] and [[Controller]] archetypes. Finally, 50% off four [[Sets_for_improving_Holds|Holds]] [[Invention_Origin_Enhancement_Sets|enhancement set]]s: [[Ghost Widow's Embrace]], [[Basilisk's Gaze]], [[Lockdown]] and the very rare [[Unbreakable Constraint]]. For more information see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_82112.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game. <noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude></div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Nature_Affinity_Power_Pack&diff=237158Nature Affinity Power Pack2012-08-22T00:11:24Z<p>Taosin: /* Overview */ typo</p>
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== Overview ==<br />
A '''Bundle: Nature Affinity Power Pack''' is available for purchase from the [[Paragon Market]].<br />
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The bundle consists of one power set and two auras at a cumulative discount:<br />
* [[Nature Affinity]]<br />
* Leaves Aura<br />
* Autumn Path Aura<br />
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== Paragon Market Description ==<br />
* This special bundle contains the Nature Affinity Power Set, Leaves Aura, and Autumn Path Aura at a cumulative discount.<br />
* Perfect for creating the ultimate nature-themed character! This special bundle contains the Nature Affinity Power Set, the Leaves Aura, and the Autumn Path Aura at a cumulative discount. Once purchased, this Power Set and the Auras will be available to all characters on your account. This is a one-time purchase.<br />
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'''Market Location:'''<br />
:Home > Paragon Picks > Bundles <br />
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== Historical ==<br />
* Released into the market on 21 August, 2012.<br />
* At the time of release, priced at 880[[Paragon Points|pp]]. Please check the Paragon Market in-game for current pricing.<br />
[[Category:Costumes]][[Category:Paragon Market]]</div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Nature_Affinity_Power_Pack&diff=237157Nature Affinity Power Pack2012-08-22T00:11:03Z<p>Taosin: Created</p>
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== Overview ==<br />
A '''Bundle: Nature Affinity Power Pack''' is available for purchase from the [[Paragon Market]].<br />
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The bundle consists of one power set and two auras at a cumulative discount:<br />
* [[Natures Affinity]]<br />
* Leaves Aura<br />
* Autumn Path Aura<br />
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== Paragon Market Description ==<br />
* This special bundle contains the Nature Affinity Power Set, Leaves Aura, and Autumn Path Aura at a cumulative discount.<br />
* Perfect for creating the ultimate nature-themed character! This special bundle contains the Nature Affinity Power Set, the Leaves Aura, and the Autumn Path Aura at a cumulative discount. Once purchased, this Power Set and the Auras will be available to all characters on your account. This is a one-time purchase.<br />
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'''Market Location:'''<br />
:Home > Paragon Picks > Bundles <br />
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== Historical ==<br />
* Released into the market on 21 August, 2012.<br />
* At the time of release, priced at 880[[Paragon Points|pp]]. Please check the Paragon Market in-game for current pricing.<br />
[[Category:Costumes]][[Category:Paragon Market]]</div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Imperial_Defense_Force_Transformation_Power_Pack&diff=236699Imperial Defense Force Transformation Power Pack2012-08-16T09:14:28Z<p>Taosin: /* Paragon Market Description */ tweak</p>
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== Overview ==<br />
A '''BUNDLE: Imperial Defense Force Transformation Power Pack''' is sometimes available for purchase from the [[Paragon Market]], for limited times.<br />
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The bundle consists of two NPC Transformation Powers at a cumulative discount:<br />
* IDF Olympian Guard Transformation Power (Permanent)<br />
* IDF Ranger Transformation Power (Permanent)<br />
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== Paragon Market Description ==<br />
* Includes 2 costume transformation powers: the IDF Olympian Guard Transformation Power (Permanent) and the IDF Ranger Transformation Power (Permanent).<br />
* Transform your character into an Olympian Guard or the Ranger from the Imperial Defense Force villain group! Includes 2 costume transformation powers at a cumulative discount. Each power does not grant any costume parts nor a stealth ability when near the Imperial Defense Force. Purchase of these powers permanently unlocks them in the Temporary Powers inventory for all characters on your account.<br />
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'''Market Location:'''<br />
:Home > Powers > Permanent Powers > NPC Transformation<br />
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== Historical ==<br />
* Most recently available in the week ending 20 August, 2012.<br />
* Priced at 480[[Paragon Points|pp]], but please check the Paragon Market in-game for current pricing, whenever it is available.<br />
[[Category:Costumes]][[Category:Paragon Market]]</div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=School_Backpack&diff=236698School Backpack2012-08-16T09:13:47Z<p>Taosin: Created, no icon, historical template not used as information may indeed be current.</p>
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== Overview ==<br />
A '''School Backpack''' is available for purchase from the [[Paragon Market]].<br />
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== Paragon Market Description ==<br />
* Backpack - M/F/H<br />
* This is available to Male, Female and Huge characters on your account. It can be equipped at any Tailor or Facemaker in-game or during Character creation. The School Backpack can be found within the Costume menu. NOTE: THIS IS A ONE-TIME PURCHASE.<br />
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'''Market Location:'''<br />
:Home > Costumes > Back > Backpack<br />
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== Historical ==<br />
* Priced at 80[[Paragon Points|pp]] at the time of its release into the Paragon Market. Please check the Paragon Market in-game for current pricing.<br />
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[[Category:Costumes]][[Category:Paragon Market]]</div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Imperial_Defense_Force_Transformation_Power_Pack&diff=236697Imperial Defense Force Transformation Power Pack2012-08-16T09:07:41Z<p>Taosin: Created, needs Icon, note historical template not used as this may apply to the current version of the game, etc.</p>
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== Overview ==<br />
A '''BUNDLE: Imperial Defense Force Transformation Power Pack''' is sometimes available for purchase from the [[Paragon Market]], for limited times.<br />
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The bundle consists of two NPC Transformation Powers at a cumulative discount:<br />
* IDF Olympian Guard Transformation Power (Permanent)<br />
* IDF Ranger Transformation Power (Permanent)<br />
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== Paragon Market Description ==<br />
* Includes 2 costume transformation powers: the IDF Olympian Guard Transformation Power (Permanent) and the IDF Ranger Transformation Power (Permanent).<br />
* Transform your character into an Olympian Guard or the Ranger from the Imperial Defense Force villain group! Includes 2 costume transformation powers at a cumulative discount. Each power does not grant any costume parts nor a stealth ability when near the Imperial Defense Force. Purchase of these powers permanently unlocks them in the Temporary Powers inventory for all characters on your account.<br />
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'''Market Location:'''<br />
:Powers > Permanent Powers > NPC Transformation <br />
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== Historical ==<br />
* Most recently available in the week ending 20 August, 2012.<br />
* Priced at 480[[Paragon Points|pp]], but please check the Paragon Market in-game for current pricing, whenever it is available.<br />
[[Category:Costumes]][[Category:Paragon Market]]</div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=News&diff=236689News2012-08-16T07:47:35Z<p>Taosin: updated</p>
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=== Archived News ===<br />
* [[News/20120724|Signature Story Arc 2: Episode 2; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, July 24, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120717|Shocking Shark Scenes Set to Imperil Paragon!; Tweet Code Thursdays; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, July 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120710|Water Blast Unleashed On Paragon, the Isles and Praetoria!; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, July 10, 2012</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20120703|US Independence Day Sale!]] <small>Tuesday, July 03, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120627|Summer Blockbuster Launches Early; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 27, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120620|Memes To Go! Special Costume Contest; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 20, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120613|Retro Sci-Fi Costume Pieces; Twitch.TV is Up and Running; Intrepid Informer Issue #21; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 13, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120606|Issue 23 is Live; Signature Story Arc 2: Episode 1; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 06, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120530|Issue 23: Thursday, May 31, 2012!]] <small>Wednesday, May 30, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120529|Hang Out With Paragon Studios; Freedom Friday Expands: Facebook, Google+; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 29, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120522|Summer Blockbuster Details Announced; Costume Contest: Friday 25 May; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 22, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120515|Newsflash: Freebie Friday is live!, This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 15, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120510|Newsflash: Freebie Friday!]] <small>Thursday, May 10, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120501|Freedom Player Feedback: Have Your Say!; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 08, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120501|City of City of Heroes: Eight Years Strong; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 01, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120425|City of Heroes Player Summit on Ustream; Staff Fighting: Developer's Guide; City of Heroes 8th Anniversary Sale]] <small>Tuesday, April 25, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120417|Staff Fighting Is Here!; Issue 23 Overview; Paragon Market Sale: Up To 50% Off]] <small>Tuesday, April 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120410|Paragon Market Sale: Up To 50% Off]] <small>Tuesday, April 10, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120403|Changes to European Services; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, April 04, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120327|Who Will Die Episode 7: To Something Greater; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 27, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120320|Beast Mastery is Live!; Super Packs now a Paragon Reward Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 20, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120313|Double XP Weekend: March 16-18; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 13, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120308|Issue 22 Live; Beast Mastery in Detail; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 08, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120228|2012 Spring Player Summit Announced; Developer Diary Sheds Light on New Issue 22 Trial; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 28, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120221|Who Will Die Episode 6: The Last Piece; Tune into Darkness Control; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 21, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120214|Double XP Weekend: March 16-19; Featured at the Paragon Market: Heroes and Villains Super Pack]] <small>Tuesday, February 14, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120207|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 07, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120201|Annual Spring Fling announced!]] <small>Wednesday, February 01, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120131|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 31, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120124|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 24, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120117|Signature Story Arc 5: The Fate of All Men, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120110|Fire and Ice Costume Set for VIP available, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 10, 2012</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20111203|Welcome to 2102, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 03, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20111227|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, December 27, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111221|Featured at the Paragon Market; Bigger and Better Refer a Friend!]] <small>Wednesday, December 21, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111214|Statesman. 1896 - 2012. RIP.; Winter Event 2011 now on!; Featured items at the Market]] <small>Wednesday, December 14, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111206|Issue 21: Media Blitz! Now Live; New Incarnate Abilities; New on the Market: Titan Weapon]] <small>Tuesday, December 06, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111203|Paragon Studios Review 2011; Titan Weapons Detailed; New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, December 03, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111129|Black Friday Sale Extended; Bonus Game Time Offer]] <small>Tuesday, November 29, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111124|Black Friday Specials at the Paragon Market & NCsoft Store]] <small>Thursday, November 24, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111121|Loyalty Program / Pummit PowerPoints]] <small>Monday, November 21, 2011</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20111117|Server Publish: Bases Attack! New on the Market; Thanksgiving for VIP Players]] <small>Thursday, November 17, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111110|Server Publish, New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, November 10, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111018|New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, October 18, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111004|Street Justice Power Set Now Available]] <small>Tuesday, October 4, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110929|Praetorian Invasions, Free to Play, Circle of Thorns Costume Set]] <small>Thursday, September 29, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110920|Level Pacts Disabled, Signature Story Arc]] <small>Tuesday, September 20, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110909|City of Heroes Freedom VIP Head Start]] <small>Friday September 09, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110628|Incarnates Ascend is Live!]] <small>Tuesday, June 28, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110621|Announcing City of Heroes Freedom and Issue 21: Convergence]] <small>Tuesday, June 21, 2011</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20110715|Double The Fun!]] <small>Friday, July 15, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110601|Release the pressure with the brand new Steampunk Pack!]] <small>Wednesday, June 1, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110524|Incarnates Ascend update to I20 announced]] <small>Tuesday, May 24, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110428|Celebrating Seven Years of CoH]] <small>Thursday, April 28, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110405|Issue 20: Incarnates now live]] <small>Tuesday, April 5, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110308|Issue 20 Overview]] <small>Tuesday, March 8, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110307|NCsoft Launcher released, bonus aura!]] <small>Monday, March 7, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110210|The Spring Fling 2011 has started!]] <small>Thursday, February 10, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110201|Issue 19: Strike Pack now live]] <small>Tuesday, February 01, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110120|Strike Pack update to I19 announced]] <small>Thursday, January 20, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110117|Seven Years of Super Rewards]] <small>Monday, January 17, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110113|Double XP Weekend Starting January 27!]] <small>Thursday, January 13, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20101217|2010 Winter Event]] <small>Friday, December 17, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101130|Introducing The Release Of Issue 19: Alpha Strike!]] <small>Tuesday, November 30, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101111|Issue 19 Begins Open Beta]] <small>Thursday November 11, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101109|New Incarnate Information]] <small>Tuesday, November 9, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101021|What's your Origin? / The 2010 Halloween Event is here!]] <small>Thursday, October 21, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101007|Issue 19 Overview]] <small>Thursday, October 7, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100927|Reactivation Weekend Featuring Going Rogue 10/7-10/10!]] <small>Monday, September 27, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100831|New In-Game Pack – Get Ready to PARTY!]] <small>Tuesday, August 31, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100830|Welcome, City of Heroes/Villains Mentor Project]] <small>Monday, August 30, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100816|"Soft Launch" for Going Rogue / Going Rogueâ„¢ Release on Tuesday! / Free Server Transfers]] <small>Monday, August 16, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100622|Going Rogueâ„¢ Release Date Announced / Trade Barriers Being Lifted in Going Rogue]] <small>Wednesday, June 22, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100616|City of Heroes® Super Booster V: Mutant Giveaway!]] <small>Wednesday, June 16, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100501|Sixth Year Anniversary Event and Issue 17 Live]] <small>Saturday, May 1, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100414|Issue 17 Open Beta]] <small>Wednesday, April 14, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100226|Issue 17 Closed Beta / Free Server Transfers Extended Again!]] <small>Friday, February 26, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100210|Double XP and Re-activation Weekend Starting March 4th!]] <small>Wednesday, February 10, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100209|Spring Fling and Issue 17 / Going Rogue]] <small>Tuesday, February 9, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100129|Free Transfer Extension]] <small>Friday, January 29, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20091215|Winter Event and Free Server Transfers]] <small>Tuesday, December 15, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20091123|Real World Hero Charity Drive]] <small>Monday, November 23, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20091017|Scheduled Maintenance]] <small>Saturday, October 17, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090930|Double XP Weekend]] <small>Wednesday, September 30, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090915|Issue 16: Power Spectrum Released]] <small>Tuesday, September 15, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090826|Issue 16 Open Beta on Test]] <small>Wednesday, August 26, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090805|Issue 16 Closed Beta]] <small>Wednesday, August 5, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090716|Issue 16: Power Spectrum Announced]] <small>Monday, July 16, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090709|Mark Your Calendars]] <small>Thursday July 9, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090629|Issue 15: Anniversary Released]] <small>Monday, June 29, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090527|Issue 15 Open Beta on Test]] <small>Wednesday, May 27, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090524|AE Badge Changes]] <small>Sunday, May 24, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090511|City of Heroes Going Rogue]] <small>Monday, May 11, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090414|Architect Edition & Super Booster II: Magic Released]] <small>Tuesday, April 14, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090408|Issue 14 Live!]] <small>Wednesday, April 8, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090404|Issue 14 Go-Live Date Announced]] <small>Saturday, April 4, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090317|Issue 14 Open Beta]] <small>Tuesday, March 17, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090228|Maintenance on Paragon Wiki]] <small>Saturday, February 28, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090217|Issue 14 Closed Beta]] <small>Tuesday, February 17, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090210|Merit Reward Changes]] <small>Tuesday, February 10, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090207|Spring Fling 2009 (Valentine's Day Event)]] <small>Saturday, February 7, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090123|Double XP Weekend]] <small>Friday, January 23, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090119|Upcoming Double XP Weekend]] <small>January 19, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090108|Mac Client Released!]] <small>January 8, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20081217|Mac Open Beta / Paragonwiki.com Domain Name]] <small>December 17, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081215|Winter Event]] <small>December 15, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081202|Issue 13 Release Date]] <small> December 01, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081105|Issue 13 Open Beta]] <small>November 11, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081030|Coming to a Mac Near You!]] <small>October 30, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081018|Halloween event on now!]] <small>October 18, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081009|Watch Pages]] <small>October 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081008|Issue 13 Closed Beta]] <small>October 8, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081008|Paragon Wiki now part of the Titan Network]] <small>October 8, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080925|Splitting Issue 13]] <small>September 25, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080826|Issue 13 Details Released]] <small>August 26, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080716|City of Heroes and Villains Merged]] <small>July 16, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080708|New Veteran Rewards Unveiled!]] <small>July 8, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080701|Paypal Payment Option Now Available at PlayNC]] <small>July 1, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080701|Machinima Contest]] <small>July 1, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080528|Issue 12 Bugfixes]] <small>May 28, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080520|Issue 12 Live]] <small>May 20, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080506|Issue 12 Open Beta]] <small>May 6, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080428|Upcoming Features Update]] <small>April 28, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080417|New Paragon Wiki Skin in Development!]] <small>April 17, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080312|Issue 12 Details Announced]] <small>March 12, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080309|Paragon Wiki as a Developer Reference]] <small>March 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080218|Old Site User Pages Transfer]] <small>February 18, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080217|Spring Fling]] <small>February 17, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080213|Patch Notes]] <small>February 13, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080209|Double XP Weekend]] <small>February 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080209|Record Server Population]] <small>February 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20071219|NCsoft Charity Auction]] <small>December 19, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071217|Winter Event]] <small>December 17, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071127|Issue 11 Release Date]] <small>November 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071127|Paragon Wiki Move to Wikia Complete]] <small>November 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071106|NCsoft Acquires City of Heroes Franchise]] <small>November 6, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071029|Issue 11 Open Beta]] <small>October 29, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071022|New Logo]] <small>October 22, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071022|Halloween Event 2007 Live!]] <small>October 22, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071009|Issue 11 Closed Beta]] <small>October 9, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070903|Tabula Rasa Beta Key Contest Winners]] <small>September 3, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070829|Tabula Rasa Beta Key Giveaway]] <small>August 29, 20`07</small><br />
* [[News/20070823|Paragon Wiki is moving to Wikia]] <small>August 23, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070724|Issue 10: Invasion live!]] <small>July 24, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070723|Update: Daily backups up and running again]] <small>July 23, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070715|Major Outage! DOOOM!!!]] <small>July 15, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070715|Changes, changes, changes]] <small>July 15, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070627|Issue 10 Public Beta]] <small>June 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070604|Double XP Weekend]] <small>June 4, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070502|Wiki Optimizations]] <small>May 2, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070501|Issue 9 Released]] <small>May 1, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070501|Paragon Wiki has Moved!]] <small>May 1, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070426|A Season of Growth]] <small>April 26, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070422|Caching Enabled!]] <small>April 22, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070406|Massive Information Upload of Issue 9]] <small>April 6, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070403|Issue 9 open to all on Training Room]] <small>April 3, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070309|European Users Able to Buy U.S. Codes]] <small>March 9, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070307|PlayNC European Store Update]] <small>March 7, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070305|European Players Denied U.S. Server Access]] <small>March 5, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070213|Valentine's Day Event Live!]] <small>February 13, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070120|Issue 9 info]] <small>January 20, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070117|Double XP Weekend Coming January 26-28]] <small>January 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070117|MediaWiki Upgrade]] <small>January 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070114|Paragon Maps updated to v2.0]] <small>January 14, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20061128|Issue 8 is live]] <small>November 28, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20061025|City of Heroes on Linux]] <small>October 25, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20061014|Issue 8 on Training Room Server]] <small>October 14, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060811|Upgrade!]] <small>August 11, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060305|New Hero Wiki Skin Implemented]] <small>March 5, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060227|Software Upgrade]] <small>February 27, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060220|City of Villains Exploration Badges Complete]] <small>February 20, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060220|Valentine's Day Event 2006 Wrapping Up]] <small>February 20, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060208|Valentine's Day Event 2006]] <small>February 8, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060207|Paragon Wiki Forums Test]] <small>February 7, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060207|A New Domain Name]] <small>February 7, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060131|Issue 7 Preview Released]] <small>January 31, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060122|New Administrator]] <small>January 22, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060122|Server Outage]] <small>January 22, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060115|Spam Filter]] <small>January 15, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060106|E-Mail Snafu]] <small>January 6, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060106|Happy New Year!]] <small>January 6, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060106|Game of the Year]] <small>January 6, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20051215|Winter Events Continue!]] <small>December 15, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051208|Winter Event 2005]] <small>December 8, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051125|New Admin: Arkenor]] <small>November 25, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051125|Maintenance Monday: 2:00am EST]] <small>November 25, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051122|City of Villains Survey]] <small>November 22, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051102|Map Patch v0.4 Released]] <small>November 2, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|Go-Live!]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|A shorter URL]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|Please direct people to this site]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|News Archive Added]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051024|FAQs Added]] <small>October 24, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051018|Added Content Update]] <small>October 18, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051013|NDA Lifted]] <small>October 13, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051013|City of Villains Content Categories Added]] <small>October 13, 2005</small><br />
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=== Captain Mako Week Continues: Plot Thickens!===<br />
In [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/jumping_the_shark.php Jumping the Shark], readers learn of [[Recluse]]' reaction to Mako's recent spree, and more about how those villains once close to him are reacting. We also learn about the mastermind behind Mako's errant behaviour. The [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/captain_mako_week_events.php in-game invasions and more] conclude on August 20.<br />
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=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===<br />
For a limited time, purchase the [[Imperial Defense Force Transformation Power Pack]]. Transform your character into a [[Olympian_Guard#Elite_Ranger|Ranger]] or [[Olympian Guard]] from the [[Imperial Defense Force]]. And given this is [[Captain Mako Week]], it's no surprise the [[Mako's Bite]] [[Enhancement Set]] is available at 50% off. Want more fish? This week the [[Piranha Head]], [[Fish Monster Gloves]] and [[Fish Monster Boots]] are also available. <br />
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This week also sees 25% off the [[School Backpack]]; and 50% off the [[Time Manipulation]] power set, [[Alignment System]], a bundle of both [[Chainmail Costume Set|Chainmail]] and [[Leather Armor Costume Set|Leather Armor]], [[Invention License]] and [[Auction House License]]. For more information see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_81412.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game. <noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude></div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=News/20120816&diff=236687News/201208162012-08-16T07:41:08Z<p>Taosin: /* Captain Mako Week Continues: Plot Thickens! */ tweak</p>
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=== Captain Mako Week Continues: Plot Thickens!===<br />
In [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/jumping_the_shark.php Jumping the Shark], readers learn of [[Recluse]]' reaction to Mako's recent spree, and more about how those villains once close to him are reacting. We also learn about the mastermind behind Mako's errant behaviour. The [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/captain_mako_week_events.php in-game invasions and more] conclude on August 20.<br />
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=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===<br />
For a limited time, purchase the [[Imperial Defense Force Transformation Power Pack]]. Transform your character into a [[Olympian_Guard#Elite_Ranger|Ranger]] or [[Olympian Guard]] from the [[Imperial Defense Force]]. And given this is [[Captain Mako Week]], it's no surprise the [[Mako's Bite]] [[Enhancement Set]] is available at 50% off. Want more fish? This week the [[Piranha Head]], [[Fish Monster Gloves]] and [[Fish Monster Boots]] are also available. <br />
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This week also sees 25% off he [[School Backpack]], and 50% off the [[Time Manipulation]] power set, [[Alignment System]], [[Chainmail and Leather Armor Costume Pieces]] , [[Invention License]] and [[Auction House License]]. For more information see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_81412.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game. <noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude></div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=News/20120816&diff=236686News/201208162012-08-16T07:40:31Z<p>Taosin: Created, Save... lots of red links (sorry)</p>
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=== Captain Mako Week Continues: Plot Thickens!===<br />
In [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/jumping_the_shark.php Jumping the Shark], readers learn of [[Recluse]]' reaction to Mako's recent spree, and more about how those villains once close to him are reacting. And we learn about the mastermind behind Mako's errant behaviour. The [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/captain_mako_week_events.php in-game invasions and more] conclude on August 20. <br />
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=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===<br />
For a limited time, purchase the [[Imperial Defense Force Transformation Power Pack]]. Transform your character into a [[Olympian_Guard#Elite_Ranger|Ranger]] or [[Olympian Guard]] from the [[Imperial Defense Force]]. And given this is [[Captain Mako Week]], it's no surprise the [[Mako's Bite]] [[Enhancement Set]] is available at 50% off. Want more fish? This week the [[Piranha Head]], [[Fish Monster Gloves]] and [[Fish Monster Boots]] are also available. <br />
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This week also sees 25% off he [[School Backpack]], and 50% off the [[Time Manipulation]] power set, [[Alignment System]], [[Chainmail and Leather Armor Costume Pieces]] , [[Invention License]] and [[Auction House License]]. For more information see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_81412.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game. <noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude></div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=News/20120808&diff=235769News/201208082012-08-08T00:34:11Z<p>Taosin: /* Issue 24: Resurgence Gets Closer */ linked to actual overview page</p>
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=== Nurturing Nature Affinity===<br />
In [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/intrepid_informer_24_nature_affinity.php Intrepid Informer 24: Nature Affinity], [[Synapse_(Developer)|Phil "Synapse" Zeleski]] delves deep into [[Nature Affinity]], the new support power set for [[Defenders]], [[Corruptors]], and [[Masterminds]]. With detailed information and designer's comments on each power, strategies, and more. Essential reading for anyone considering this great new power set.<br />
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===Issue 24: Resurgence Gets Closer===<br />
[[Paragon Studios]] have named the next major game update, [[issue 24|Issue 24: Resurgence]]. With new content, features, lore incarnate abilities, power sets, and so much more. Check out the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/game_updates/issue_24/overview.php Issue 24: Resurgence Overview].<br />
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===Double XP Weekend===<br />
A reminder that a [[Double XP Weekend]] kicks off [[Captain Mako Week]], so get plenty of sleep ahead of time! Double XP Weekend runs from [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Double+XP+Weekend+Starts&iso=20120810T06&p1=224 6:00 AM PDT on Friday August 10] through [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Double+XP+Weekend+Ends&iso=20120813T06&p1=224 6:00 AM PDT on Monday, August 13].<br />
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===Mako: Live and In Person!===<br />
[[Captain Mako]] will be emerging from the waters to each and every live server, during [[Captain Mako Week]] (August 13-20). Show up, hug the shark, and stick around for prizes and temporary titles too. For the complete schedule of live appearances, please see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/captain_mako_week_events.php official announcement].<br />
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=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===<br />
This week sees 25% of standard [[XP Booster]]s, available in packs of 1, 3 or 5. Each booster increases XP gain by 25% for one hour, and will stack with the double XP weekend effect. Also featured this week is the [[Pocket D Costume Pieces]] and [[Roman Costume Pieces]] costume bundles. For more information see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_8712.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game. <noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude></div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=News&diff=235768News2012-08-07T23:50:21Z<p>Taosin: updated</p>
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=== Archived News ===<br />
* [[News/20120717|Shocking Shark Scenes Set to Imperil Paragon!; Tweet Code Thursdays; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, July 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120710|Water Blast Unleashed On Paragon, the Isles and Praetoria!; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, July 10, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120703|US Independence Day Sale!]] <small>Tuesday, July 03, 2012</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20120627|Summer Blockbuster Launches Early; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 27, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120620|Memes To Go! Special Costume Contest; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 20, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120613|Retro Sci-Fi Costume Pieces; Twitch.TV is Up and Running; Intrepid Informer Issue #21; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 13, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120606|Issue 23 is Live; Signature Story Arc 2: Episode 1; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Wednesday, June 06, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120530|Issue 23: Thursday, May 31, 2012!]] <small>Wednesday, May 30, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120529|Hang Out With Paragon Studios; Freedom Friday Expands: Facebook, Google+; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 29, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120522|Summer Blockbuster Details Announced; Costume Contest: Friday 25 May; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 22, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120515|Newsflash: Freebie Friday is live!, This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 15, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120510|Newsflash: Freebie Friday!]] <small>Thursday, May 10, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120501|Freedom Player Feedback: Have Your Say!; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 08, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120501|City of City of Heroes: Eight Years Strong; This Week at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, May 01, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120425|City of Heroes Player Summit on Ustream; Staff Fighting: Developer's Guide; City of Heroes 8th Anniversary Sale]] <small>Tuesday, April 25, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120417|Staff Fighting Is Here!; Issue 23 Overview; Paragon Market Sale: Up To 50% Off]] <small>Tuesday, April 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120410|Paragon Market Sale: Up To 50% Off]] <small>Tuesday, April 10, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120403|Changes to European Services; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, April 04, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120327|Who Will Die Episode 7: To Something Greater; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 27, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120320|Beast Mastery is Live!; Super Packs now a Paragon Reward Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 20, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120313|Double XP Weekend: March 16-18; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 13, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120308|Issue 22 Live; Beast Mastery in Detail; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, March 08, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120228|2012 Spring Player Summit Announced; Developer Diary Sheds Light on New Issue 22 Trial; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 28, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120221|Who Will Die Episode 6: The Last Piece; Tune into Darkness Control; Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 21, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120214|Double XP Weekend: March 16-19; Featured at the Paragon Market: Heroes and Villains Super Pack]] <small>Tuesday, February 14, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120207|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 07, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120201|Annual Spring Fling announced!]] <small>Wednesday, February 01, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120131|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 31, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120124|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 24, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120117|Signature Story Arc 5: The Fate of All Men, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 17, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20120110|Fire and Ice Costume Set for VIP available, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 10, 2012</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20111203|Welcome to 2102, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 03, 2012</small><br />
* [[News/20111227|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, December 27, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111221|Featured at the Paragon Market; Bigger and Better Refer a Friend!]] <small>Wednesday, December 21, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111214|Statesman. 1896 - 2012. RIP.; Winter Event 2011 now on!; Featured items at the Market]] <small>Wednesday, December 14, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111206|Issue 21: Media Blitz! Now Live; New Incarnate Abilities; New on the Market: Titan Weapon]] <small>Tuesday, December 06, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111203|Paragon Studios Review 2011; Titan Weapons Detailed; New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, December 03, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111129|Black Friday Sale Extended; Bonus Game Time Offer]] <small>Tuesday, November 29, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111124|Black Friday Specials at the Paragon Market & NCsoft Store]] <small>Thursday, November 24, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111121|Loyalty Program / Pummit PowerPoints]] <small>Monday, November 21, 2011</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20111117|Server Publish: Bases Attack! New on the Market; Thanksgiving for VIP Players]] <small>Thursday, November 17, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111110|Server Publish, New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, November 10, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111018|New on the Market]] <small>Tuesday, October 18, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20111004|Street Justice Power Set Now Available]] <small>Tuesday, October 4, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110929|Praetorian Invasions, Free to Play, Circle of Thorns Costume Set]] <small>Thursday, September 29, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110920|Level Pacts Disabled, Signature Story Arc]] <small>Tuesday, September 20, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110909|City of Heroes Freedom VIP Head Start]] <small>Friday September 09, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110628|Incarnates Ascend is Live!]] <small>Tuesday, June 28, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110621|Announcing City of Heroes Freedom and Issue 21: Convergence]] <small>Tuesday, June 21, 2011</small></onlyinclude><br />
* [[News/20110715|Double The Fun!]] <small>Friday, July 15, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110601|Release the pressure with the brand new Steampunk Pack!]] <small>Wednesday, June 1, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110524|Incarnates Ascend update to I20 announced]] <small>Tuesday, May 24, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110428|Celebrating Seven Years of CoH]] <small>Thursday, April 28, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110405|Issue 20: Incarnates now live]] <small>Tuesday, April 5, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110308|Issue 20 Overview]] <small>Tuesday, March 8, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110307|NCsoft Launcher released, bonus aura!]] <small>Monday, March 7, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110210|The Spring Fling 2011 has started!]] <small>Thursday, February 10, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110201|Issue 19: Strike Pack now live]] <small>Tuesday, February 01, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110120|Strike Pack update to I19 announced]] <small>Thursday, January 20, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110117|Seven Years of Super Rewards]] <small>Monday, January 17, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20110113|Double XP Weekend Starting January 27!]] <small>Thursday, January 13, 2011</small><br />
* [[News/20101217|2010 Winter Event]] <small>Friday, December 17, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101130|Introducing The Release Of Issue 19: Alpha Strike!]] <small>Tuesday, November 30, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101111|Issue 19 Begins Open Beta]] <small>Thursday November 11, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101109|New Incarnate Information]] <small>Tuesday, November 9, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101021|What's your Origin? / The 2010 Halloween Event is here!]] <small>Thursday, October 21, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20101007|Issue 19 Overview]] <small>Thursday, October 7, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100927|Reactivation Weekend Featuring Going Rogue 10/7-10/10!]] <small>Monday, September 27, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100831|New In-Game Pack – Get Ready to PARTY!]] <small>Tuesday, August 31, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100830|Welcome, City of Heroes/Villains Mentor Project]] <small>Monday, August 30, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100816|"Soft Launch" for Going Rogue / Going Rogueâ„¢ Release on Tuesday! / Free Server Transfers]] <small>Monday, August 16, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100622|Going Rogueâ„¢ Release Date Announced / Trade Barriers Being Lifted in Going Rogue]] <small>Wednesday, June 22, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100616|City of Heroes® Super Booster V: Mutant Giveaway!]] <small>Wednesday, June 16, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100501|Sixth Year Anniversary Event and Issue 17 Live]] <small>Saturday, May 1, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100414|Issue 17 Open Beta]] <small>Wednesday, April 14, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100226|Issue 17 Closed Beta / Free Server Transfers Extended Again!]] <small>Friday, February 26, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100210|Double XP and Re-activation Weekend Starting March 4th!]] <small>Wednesday, February 10, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100209|Spring Fling and Issue 17 / Going Rogue]] <small>Tuesday, February 9, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20100129|Free Transfer Extension]] <small>Friday, January 29, 2010</small><br />
* [[News/20091215|Winter Event and Free Server Transfers]] <small>Tuesday, December 15, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20091123|Real World Hero Charity Drive]] <small>Monday, November 23, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20091017|Scheduled Maintenance]] <small>Saturday, October 17, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090930|Double XP Weekend]] <small>Wednesday, September 30, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090915|Issue 16: Power Spectrum Released]] <small>Tuesday, September 15, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090826|Issue 16 Open Beta on Test]] <small>Wednesday, August 26, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090805|Issue 16 Closed Beta]] <small>Wednesday, August 5, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090716|Issue 16: Power Spectrum Announced]] <small>Monday, July 16, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090709|Mark Your Calendars]] <small>Thursday July 9, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090629|Issue 15: Anniversary Released]] <small>Monday, June 29, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090527|Issue 15 Open Beta on Test]] <small>Wednesday, May 27, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090524|AE Badge Changes]] <small>Sunday, May 24, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090511|City of Heroes Going Rogue]] <small>Monday, May 11, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090414|Architect Edition & Super Booster II: Magic Released]] <small>Tuesday, April 14, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090408|Issue 14 Live!]] <small>Wednesday, April 8, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090404|Issue 14 Go-Live Date Announced]] <small>Saturday, April 4, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090317|Issue 14 Open Beta]] <small>Tuesday, March 17, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090228|Maintenance on Paragon Wiki]] <small>Saturday, February 28, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090217|Issue 14 Closed Beta]] <small>Tuesday, February 17, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090210|Merit Reward Changes]] <small>Tuesday, February 10, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090207|Spring Fling 2009 (Valentine's Day Event)]] <small>Saturday, February 7, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090123|Double XP Weekend]] <small>Friday, January 23, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090119|Upcoming Double XP Weekend]] <small>January 19, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20090108|Mac Client Released!]] <small>January 8, 2009</small><br />
* [[News/20081217|Mac Open Beta / Paragonwiki.com Domain Name]] <small>December 17, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081215|Winter Event]] <small>December 15, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081202|Issue 13 Release Date]] <small> December 01, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081105|Issue 13 Open Beta]] <small>November 11, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081030|Coming to a Mac Near You!]] <small>October 30, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081018|Halloween event on now!]] <small>October 18, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081009|Watch Pages]] <small>October 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081008|Issue 13 Closed Beta]] <small>October 8, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20081008|Paragon Wiki now part of the Titan Network]] <small>October 8, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080925|Splitting Issue 13]] <small>September 25, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080826|Issue 13 Details Released]] <small>August 26, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080716|City of Heroes and Villains Merged]] <small>July 16, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080708|New Veteran Rewards Unveiled!]] <small>July 8, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080701|Paypal Payment Option Now Available at PlayNC]] <small>July 1, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080701|Machinima Contest]] <small>July 1, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080528|Issue 12 Bugfixes]] <small>May 28, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080520|Issue 12 Live]] <small>May 20, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080506|Issue 12 Open Beta]] <small>May 6, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080428|Upcoming Features Update]] <small>April 28, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080417|New Paragon Wiki Skin in Development!]] <small>April 17, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080312|Issue 12 Details Announced]] <small>March 12, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080309|Paragon Wiki as a Developer Reference]] <small>March 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080218|Old Site User Pages Transfer]] <small>February 18, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080217|Spring Fling]] <small>February 17, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080213|Patch Notes]] <small>February 13, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080209|Double XP Weekend]] <small>February 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20080209|Record Server Population]] <small>February 9, 2008</small><br />
* [[News/20071219|NCsoft Charity Auction]] <small>December 19, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071217|Winter Event]] <small>December 17, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071127|Issue 11 Release Date]] <small>November 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071127|Paragon Wiki Move to Wikia Complete]] <small>November 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071106|NCsoft Acquires City of Heroes Franchise]] <small>November 6, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071029|Issue 11 Open Beta]] <small>October 29, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071022|New Logo]] <small>October 22, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071022|Halloween Event 2007 Live!]] <small>October 22, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20071009|Issue 11 Closed Beta]] <small>October 9, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070903|Tabula Rasa Beta Key Contest Winners]] <small>September 3, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070829|Tabula Rasa Beta Key Giveaway]] <small>August 29, 20`07</small><br />
* [[News/20070823|Paragon Wiki is moving to Wikia]] <small>August 23, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070724|Issue 10: Invasion live!]] <small>July 24, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070723|Update: Daily backups up and running again]] <small>July 23, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070715|Major Outage! DOOOM!!!]] <small>July 15, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070715|Changes, changes, changes]] <small>July 15, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070627|Issue 10 Public Beta]] <small>June 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070604|Double XP Weekend]] <small>June 4, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070502|Wiki Optimizations]] <small>May 2, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070501|Issue 9 Released]] <small>May 1, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070501|Paragon Wiki has Moved!]] <small>May 1, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070426|A Season of Growth]] <small>April 26, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070422|Caching Enabled!]] <small>April 22, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070406|Massive Information Upload of Issue 9]] <small>April 6, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070403|Issue 9 open to all on Training Room]] <small>April 3, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070309|European Users Able to Buy U.S. Codes]] <small>March 9, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070307|PlayNC European Store Update]] <small>March 7, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070305|European Players Denied U.S. Server Access]] <small>March 5, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070213|Valentine's Day Event Live!]] <small>February 13, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070120|Issue 9 info]] <small>January 20, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070117|Double XP Weekend Coming January 26-28]] <small>January 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070117|MediaWiki Upgrade]] <small>January 27, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20070114|Paragon Maps updated to v2.0]] <small>January 14, 2007</small><br />
* [[News/20061128|Issue 8 is live]] <small>November 28, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20061025|City of Heroes on Linux]] <small>October 25, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20061014|Issue 8 on Training Room Server]] <small>October 14, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060811|Upgrade!]] <small>August 11, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060305|New Hero Wiki Skin Implemented]] <small>March 5, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060227|Software Upgrade]] <small>February 27, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060220|City of Villains Exploration Badges Complete]] <small>February 20, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060220|Valentine's Day Event 2006 Wrapping Up]] <small>February 20, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060208|Valentine's Day Event 2006]] <small>February 8, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060207|Paragon Wiki Forums Test]] <small>February 7, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060207|A New Domain Name]] <small>February 7, 2006</small><br />
* [[News/20060131|Issue 7 Preview Released]] <small>January 31, 2006</small><br />
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* [[News/20051215|Winter Events Continue!]] <small>December 15, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051208|Winter Event 2005]] <small>December 8, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051125|New Admin: Arkenor]] <small>November 25, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051125|Maintenance Monday: 2:00am EST]] <small>November 25, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051122|City of Villains Survey]] <small>November 22, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051102|Map Patch v0.4 Released]] <small>November 2, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|Go-Live!]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|A shorter URL]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|Please direct people to this site]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051031|News Archive Added]] <small>October 31, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051024|FAQs Added]] <small>October 24, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051018|Added Content Update]] <small>October 18, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051013|NDA Lifted]] <small>October 13, 2005</small><br />
* [[News/20051013|City of Villains Content Categories Added]] <small>October 13, 2005</small><br />
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=== Nurturing Nature Affinity===<br />
In [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/intrepid_informer_24_nature_affinity.php Intrepid Informer 24: Nature Affinity], [[Synapse_(Developer)|Phil "Synapse" Zeleski]] delves deep into [[Nature Affinity]], the new support power set for [[Defenders]], [[Corruptors]], and [[Masterminds]]. With detailed information and designer's comments on each power, strategies, and more. Essential reading for anyone considering this great new power set.<br />
<br />
===Issue 24: Resurgence Gets Closer===<br />
[[Paragon Studios]] have named the next major game update, [[issue 24|Issue 24: Resurgence]]. With new content, features, lore incarnate abilities, power sets, and so much more. Check out the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/issue_24_resurgence_overview_page_is_live.php official overview].<br />
<br />
===Double XP Weekend===<br />
A reminder that a [[Double XP Weekend]] kicks off [[Captain Mako Week]], so get plenty of sleep ahead of time! Double XP Weekend runs from [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Double+XP+Weekend+Starts&iso=20120810T06&p1=224 6:00 AM PDT on Friday August 10] through [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Double+XP+Weekend+Ends&iso=20120813T06&p1=224 6:00 AM PDT on Monday, August 13].<br />
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===Mako: Live and In Person!===<br />
[[Captain Mako]] will be emerging from the waters to each and every live server, during [[Captain Mako Week]] (August 13-20). Show up, hug the shark, and stick around for prizes and temporary titles too. For the complete schedule of live appearances, please see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/captain_mako_week_events.php official announcement].<br />
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=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===<br />
This week sees 25% of standard [[XP Booster]]s, available in packs of 1, 3 or 5. Each booster increases XP gain by 25% for one hour, and will stack with the double XP weekend effect. Also featured this week is the [[Pocket D Costume Pieces]] and [[Roman Costume Pieces]] costume bundles. For more information see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_8712.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game. <noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude></div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=News/20120808&diff=235766News/201208082012-08-07T23:47:58Z<p>Taosin: /* Issue 24: Resurgence Gets Closer */ tweak</p>
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=== Nurturing Nature Affinity===<br />
In [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/intrepid_informer_24_nature_affinity.php Intrepid Informer 24: Nature Affinity], [[Synapse_(Developer)|Phil "Synapse" Zeleski]] delves deep into [[Nature Affinity]], the new support power set for [[Defenders]], [[Corruptors]], and [[Masterminds]]. With detailed information and designer's comments on each power, strategies, and more. Essential reading for anyone considering this great new power set.<br />
<br />
===Issue 24: Resurgence Gets Closer===<br />
[[Paragon Studios]] have named the next major game update, [[issue 24|Issue 24: Resurgence]]. With new content, features, lore incarnate abilities, power sets, and so much more. Check out the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/issue_24_resurgence_overview_page_is_live.php official overview].<br />
<br />
===Double XP Weekend===<br />
A reminder that a [[Double XP Weekend]] kicks off [[Captain Mako Week]], so get plenty of sleep ahead of time! Double XP Weekend runs from [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Double+XP+Weekend+Starts&iso=20120810T06&p1=224 6:00 AM PDT on Friday August 10] through [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Double+XP+Weekend+Ends&iso=20120813T06&p1=224 6:00 AM PDT on Monday, August 13].<br />
<br />
===Mako: Live and In Person!===<br />
[[Captain Mako]] will be emerging from the waters to each and every live server, during [[Captain Mako Week]] (August 13-20). Show up, hug the shark, and stick around for prizes and temporary titles too. For the complete schedule of live appearances, please see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/captain_mako_week_events.php Official Announcement].<br />
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=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===<br />
This week sees 25% of standard [[XP Booster]]s, available in packs of 1, 3 or 5. Each booster increases XP gain by 25% for one hour, and will stack with the double XP weekend effect. Also featured this week is the [[Pocket D Costume Pieces]] and [[Roman Costume Pieces]] costume bundles. For more information see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_8712.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game. <noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude></div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=News/20120808&diff=235765News/201208082012-08-07T23:47:39Z<p>Taosin: /* Mako: Live and In Person! */ tweak</p>
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=== Nurturing Nature Affinity===<br />
In [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/intrepid_informer_24_nature_affinity.php Intrepid Informer 24: Nature Affinity], [[Synapse_(Developer)|Phil "Synapse" Zeleski]] delves deep into [[Nature Affinity]], the new support power set for [[Defenders]], [[Corruptors]], and [[Masterminds]]. With detailed information and designer's comments on each power, strategies, and more. Essential reading for anyone considering this great new power set.<br />
<br />
===Issue 24: Resurgence Gets Closer===<br />
[[Paragon Studios]] have named the next major game update, [[issue 24|Issue 24: Resurgence]]. With new content, features, lore incarnate abilities, power sets, and so much more. Check out the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/issue_24_resurgence_overview_page_is_live.php Official Overview].<br />
<br />
===Double XP Weekend===<br />
A reminder that a [[Double XP Weekend]] kicks off [[Captain Mako Week]], so get plenty of sleep ahead of time! Double XP Weekend runs from [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Double+XP+Weekend+Starts&iso=20120810T06&p1=224 6:00 AM PDT on Friday August 10] through [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Double+XP+Weekend+Ends&iso=20120813T06&p1=224 6:00 AM PDT on Monday, August 13].<br />
<br />
===Mako: Live and In Person!===<br />
[[Captain Mako]] will be emerging from the waters to each and every live server, during [[Captain Mako Week]] (August 13-20). Show up, hug the shark, and stick around for prizes and temporary titles too. For the complete schedule of live appearances, please see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/captain_mako_week_events.php Official Announcement].<br />
<br />
=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===<br />
This week sees 25% of standard [[XP Booster]]s, available in packs of 1, 3 or 5. Each booster increases XP gain by 25% for one hour, and will stack with the double XP weekend effect. Also featured this week is the [[Pocket D Costume Pieces]] and [[Roman Costume Pieces]] costume bundles. For more information see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_8712.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game. <noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude></div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=News/20120808&diff=235764News/201208082012-08-07T23:45:27Z<p>Taosin: Finished, save.</p>
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=== Nurturing Nature Affinity===<br />
In [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/intrepid_informer_24_nature_affinity.php Intrepid Informer 24: Nature Affinity], [[Synapse_(Developer)|Phil "Synapse" Zeleski]] delves deep into [[Nature Affinity]], the new support power set for [[Defenders]], [[Corruptors]], and [[Masterminds]]. With detailed information and designer's comments on each power, strategies, and more. Essential reading for anyone considering this great new power set.<br />
<br />
===Issue 24: Resurgence Gets Closer===<br />
[[Paragon Studios]] have named the next major game update, [[issue 24|Issue 24: Resurgence]]. With new content, features, lore incarnate abilities, power sets, and so much more. Check out the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/issue_24_resurgence_overview_page_is_live.php Official Overview].<br />
<br />
===Double XP Weekend===<br />
A reminder that a [[Double XP Weekend]] kicks off [[Captain Mako Week]], so get plenty of sleep ahead of time! Double XP Weekend runs from [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Double+XP+Weekend+Starts&iso=20120810T06&p1=224 6:00 AM PDT on Friday August 10] through [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Double+XP+Weekend+Ends&iso=20120813T06&p1=224 6:00 AM PDT on Monday, August 13].<br />
<br />
===Mako: Live and In Person!===<br />
[[Captain Mako]] will be emerging from the waters to each and every live server, during [[Captain Mako Week]] (August 13-20). Show up, hug the shark, and stick around for prizes and temporary titles, too. For the complete schedule of live appearances, please see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/captain_mako_week_events.php Official Announcement].<br />
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=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===<br />
This week sees 25% of standard [[XP Booster]]s, available in packs of 1, 3 or 5. Each booster increases XP gain by 25% for one hour, and will stack with the double XP weekend effect. Also featured this week is the [[Pocket D Costume Pieces]] and [[Roman Costume Pieces]] costume bundles. For more information see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_8712.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game. <noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude></div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=News/20120808&diff=235761News/201208082012-08-07T23:08:31Z<p>Taosin: /* Nurturing Nature Affinity */ added more, save, in progress</p>
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=== Nurturing Nature Affinity===<br />
In [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/intrepid_informer_24_nature_affinity.php Intrepid Informer 24: Nature Affinity], [[Synapse_(Developer)|Phil "Synapse" Zeleski]] delves deep into [[Nature Affinity]], the new support power set for [[Defenders]], [[Corruptors]], and [[Masterminds]]. With detailed information and designer's comments on each power, strategies, and more. Essential reading for anyone considering this great new power set.<br />
<br />
===Issue 24: Resurgence Gets Closer===<br />
[[Paragon Studios]] have named and the next major game update, [[issue 24|Issue 24: Resurgence]]. With new content, features, lore incarnate abilities, power sets, and so much more. Check out the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/issue_24_resurgence_overview_page_is_live.php Official Overview].<br />
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=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===<br />
This week sees 20% off the [[Super Pack: Heroes and Villains]] (Qty 24). There's also 50% off selected [[Enhancement Sets]]. These include [[Energy Manipulator]], [[Performance Shifter]] and [[Efficacy Adaptor]]; [[Unbounded Leap]], [[Celerity]], and [[Blessing of the Zephyr]]; and [[Numina's Convalescence]], [[Theft of Essence]] and [[Touch of the Nictus]]. For more information see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_73112.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game. <noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude><br />
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=== Nurturing Nature Affinity===<br />
In [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/intrepid_informer_24_nature_affinity.php Intrepid Informer 24: Nature Affinity], [[Synapse_(Developer)|Phil "Synapse" Zeleski]] goes over [[nature Affinity]], the new support power set for [[Defenders]], [[Corruptors]], and [[Masterminds]]. With detailed information and designer's comments on each power, strategies, and more. Essential reading for anyone considering this great new power set.<br />
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A [[Rikti World Invasion]] is scheduled for this coming weekend on all live servers. The invasion commences at [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Rikti+Invasion+Starts&iso=20120803T06&p1=283&sort=2 6AM PDT on Friday, August 3rd], and ends at [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Rikti+Invasion+Ends&iso=20120806T06&p1=283&sort=2 6AM PDT on Monday, August 6th]. For more information, please see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/rikti_invasion_coming.php official announcement]. <br />
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=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===<br />
This week sees 20% off the [[Super Pack: Heroes and Villains]] (Qty 24). There's also 50% off selected [[Enhancement Sets]]. These include [[Energy Manipulator]], [[Performance Shifter]] and [[Efficacy Adaptor]]; [[Unbounded Leap]], [[Celerity]], and [[Blessing of the Zephyr]]; and [[Numina's Convalescence]], [[Theft of Essence]] and [[Touch of the Nictus]]. For more information see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_73112.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game. <noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude><br />
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<div>==== {{UL|Part One: Hi, My Name is (Character), and I'm a Villain}} ====<br />
'''Briefing'''<br />
<br />
We don't have a lot to work with, but my agents have managed to scrounge up some details on where the Destined Ones are being converted. So far, the only info we've been getting has been rumors and word-of-mouth, but I'm fairly sure we've located the place they're calling the Meeting Grounds. It's an old warehouse on the outskirts of the city - we've got some scouts keeping tabs on the place, and it's been seeing a lot of traffic lately. <br />
<br />
From the reports I've been getting, it sounds like you'd fit right in with the crowd there. You should be able to get in without having to make up too much of a story. Word's been spreading fast. <br />
<br />
*{{green|Alright, so I can get in easily. Then what?}}<br />
<br />
Once you're in, keep your head down and do what you think is expected of you. Right now we're just looking to gather some info. Fortunately, I'm guessing that whoever's running the show won't be too concerned about spies. They'll be expecting hostility - they're recruiting Villains, after all - but they're probably confident enough in their conversions that no one will be able to cause trouble. <br />
<br />
With the Psychic Damper, you should be mostly immune. If you hear the device starting to buzz a little bit, that means it's absorbing incoming psionic signals. In other words, it means someone's trying to fiddle with your mind. As long as you stay alert, you should be able to act like you've been converted at the appropriate time. <br />
<br />
Good luck, {{Character}}. If we can get you into their good graces, we'll be able to plan our next move from a much more advantageous position.<br />
<br />
* {{green|Leave}}<br />
<br />
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''<br />
<br />
We need them to trust you, {{Character}}. If you can't achieve that, then this whole operation will fall apart around us.<br />
<br />
{{Mission Objective|Entrance= It looks like Ruben was right. This place isn't tidy by any means, but it's far less abandoned than its outside appearance suggests.|Primary= Gather information from other Destined Ones|Additional= **Meet with Baron Zukor<br />
** Return to the Main Hall|Completion=You managed to infiltrate Baron Zukor's cult}}<br />
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'''NPC Text'''<br />
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{{Missing}}<br />
<br />
Clicking on Blast Furnace gets:<br />
Blast Furnace appears to be deeply engaged in a conversation with Zephyr. <br />
"...but then I meet people who have such interesting origin stories, you know? I mean, I'm just a guy that happens to be on fire. I'm not the wind or some alien survivor... sometimes I just wonder if I should just get some help. Like, a psychiatrist or something<br />
<br />
Clicking on Echidna gets:<br />
"Hmph. I'm sure this is just another scam. Every time something interesting happens in the Isles, it's just another renegade mage or Wyvern deathtrap. It's never anything good."<br />
Why are you here, then?<br />
"Sh-shut up! I just felt like accepting the invitation, that's all! I... I'm always rejecting invitations to things, all the time! I just felt like saying yes to one of them, you know, out of pit.<br />
<br />
...<br />
<br />
Leave me alone!"<br />
<br />
Clicking on Zephyr gets:<br />
(Character)! Dude! Bro! Looking good!<br />
<br />
How you been, bro? It's been, like, WAY too long!"<br />
Hm. I'm not sure I agree.<br />
<br />
Clicking on Comatorium gets:<br />
Comatorium leans close to you as you approach.<br />
"Which one? Plutonium or nerve gas?"<br />
Plutonium.<br />
Never gas.<br />
Excuse me?<br />
Comatorium puffs hiimself up slightly, seeming pleased.<br />
"Which one do you think... would <b>kill</b> the most people?"<br />
Oh, then plutonium.<br />
That's easy. Nerve gas.<br />
Is that question intended to creep me out or something?<br />
Comatorium deflates and steps away from you.<br />
"N-no... why? I mean, were you scared? Even a little?"<br />
This is the Rogue Isles, man. You'll have to try harder.<br />
<br />
<br />
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'''Debriefing'''<br />
<br />
Baron Zukor, huh? I haven't heard of him, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's small-time. My operations are mostly confined to Cap. <br />
<br />
I'm intrigued by your interactions with the other Destined Ones, {{Character}}. Direct mind control is almost a form of puppetry, but it sounds to me like Zukor's followers retain their basic personalities, even after meeting with him. What's more, your Psychic Damper was only active for about a minute, and then all psychic influence ceased. <br />
<br />
I'm not aware of any psychic powers capable of that level of mind-control, {{Character}}. For him to be able to retain his followers' loyalty, without directly altering their minds or maintaining psychic pressure... well, he's either very good or he's using something other than mind-control.<noinclude>[[Category:Bane Spider Ruben Missions]]</noinclude></div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Bane_Spider_Ruben&diff=235745Bane Spider Ruben2012-08-06T05:50:17Z<p>Taosin: /* Initial Contact */ tweaks, remove mission briefing text from this section</p>
<hr />
<div>== Overview ==<br />
{{Infobox Contact<br />
|name=Bane Spider Ruben<br />
|image=Bane Spider Ruben.jpg<br />
|img_capt=Arachnos Liaison<br />
|zone=[[Cap au Diable]]<br />
|x=-750|y=135|z=-291<br />
|levels=15-24<br />
|introed=''None''<br />
|intros=''None''<br />
|enemies={{Enemy Arachnos}}{{Enemy Longbow}}<br />
|badges=[[File:Badge i22 mission cad giftedspeaker.png|20px]] [[Gifted Speaker Badge|Gifted Speaker]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Contact Overview|City=V|Zone=Cap au Diable|x=-750|y=135|z=-291|Pronoun=his|HoodYN=Y|Hood=Aeon City|OriginYN=N|Origin=|LevelYN=Y|Level=15-24}} He is located on the far side of the doors to the Tech and Science stores, opposite [[Marshal Brass]].<br />
<br />
__Toc__<br />
<br />
==Introductions==<br />
=== Contact Introduced By ===<br />
* None<br />
<br />
=== Contact Introduces ===<br />
* None<br />
<br />
=== Information ===<br />
'''Arachnos Liaison'''<br />
<br />
Harvey Ruben exhibited enough psychic prowess to be inducted into the Bane Spider Network, as his title implies. However, compared to most of his peers, his superhuman mental abilities are relatively weak. To most people, this would be seen as a negative... but those people are not part of the Bane Spider Network. Ruben's lack of potent psychic ability means that his mind is not as well connected to the Network as it could be, which in turn leaves some room for his own free will to operate. Able to think and react to problems in ways his peers were simply incapable of, Ruben has been quickly climbing the ranks in Arachnos. What he lacks in psychic potential, he more than makes up for with nuanced thinking and martial skill.<br />
<br />
=== Initial Contact ===<br />
{{darkorange|The Bane Spider is writing something into his notepad as you approach. At first, it doesn't seem that he has noticed your arrival. After a moment, the Bane Spider stops writing, and shifts slightly. He turns to face you directly.}} <br />
<br />
Ah, {{Character}}. Harvey Ruben, Bane Spider Corps, 73rd Division. Thank you for arriving in such a timely manner. It's good to know that some of the so-called Destined Ones are capable of being prompt. <br />
<br />
I know you're busy, {{Character}}, so I'll make this quick: I have a problem, and I think you possess the unique skills necessary to help me solve that problem.<br />
<br />
*{{green|Go on.}}<br />
{{missing}}<br />
*{{green|(Optional) Whoa, hold on. I don't work for Arachnos. I'm nobody's flunkie.}}<br />
<br />
{{darkorange|Ruben sighs, and his domed helmet cranes backward slightly. You can't see beneath his helmet, but you get the distinct impression that he's rolling his eyes at you. }}<br />
<br />
Arachnos doctrine compels me to inform you that you are not required by Arachnos to comply with any order, request, or command given by an Arachnos operative of any rank below Arbiter. In the event that an agent gives such a command and attempts to coerce your compliance by force - which, by the way, ''I am not doing'' - you are within your rights to respond to the Arachnos agent with whatever force you deem necessary. <br />
<br />
''However... ''<br />
<br />
I personally think that this would be a mutually beneficial operation, {{Character}}. Someone has been targeting Destined Ones and has been 'converting' them, probably by psychic influence. Arachnos doesn't like that, but you shouldn't either. If this guy keeps at it, who's to say he doesn't target you, next? This operation will be in both of our interests.<br />
<br />
*{{green|Why doesn't Arachnos just kill this guy off then?}}<br />
<br />
Well, if we go with the brute force approach, we've only solved the immediate problem. Lord Recluse has a specific interest in the development and growth of the Destined Ones, and it doesn't bode well if someone can simply waltz in and mindwipe the lot of them. We don't know how that's being done, and that puts us at a long-term disadvantage. <br />
<br />
Furthermore, there's the issue of the Destined Ones themselves. We have no idea how many have been converted so far, how their minds have been affected, or how long that process lasts. <br />
<br />
Really, the only thing we know is that someone is turning Destined Ones against us, and that's not enough for us to work with. What we need is an inside man.<br />
<br />
*{{green|So you want someone to be...'converted'?}}<br />
<br />
{{darkorange|Ruben chuckles at you. }}<br />
<br />
Oh, lord no. THAT would be a grade-A disaster. No, we just need you to go undercover. <br />
<br />
{{darkorange|Ruben hands you a small plastic device, shaped like a coin. }}<br />
<br />
Here, put this in your right ear. It's a Psychic Damper. It's based on the same tech that operates the Bane Spider Network, and it should be able to protect you from low-grade psychic interference. Hopefully, that includes the conversion process, whatever that happens to be. <br />
<br />
Oh, and as an added bonus, it establishes a link between the two of us - I'll be able to communicate with you psychically, even while you're deep undercover.<br />
<br />
*{{green|Sounds good. So, where do I find this guy?}}<br />
<br />
{{missing}}<br />
<br />
*{{green|(Optional) I won't be needing that. I don't have what tou call a 'normal' brain.}}<br />
<br />
{{darkorange|Ruben folds his arms, and his tone becomes somewhat disparaging. }}<br />
<br />
Oh, is that so? You're completely immune to psychic influence? If I called in a Fortunata right now, she wouldn't be able to cause you any harm? <br />
<br />
{{darkorange|Ruben sighs beneath his helmet. }}<br />
<br />
Look, I think you're underestimating the definition of 'mind' here. It's not a question of biology, it's a question of perception. If you're sentient enough to stand here, talk to me, and make your own decisions, then it's a sure bet that you have enough of a mind to be susceptible to psychic influence. That means psionic attacks, but it also means psychic persuasion and mind control. <br />
<br />
There are ways to mitigate those dangers, however, and that's what I'm offering you. If you want to go undercover, you're going to need a Psychic Damper. Understand?<br />
<br />
{{green|Fine, have it your way. What's next?}}<br />
<br />
''(Begin mission briefing)''<br />
<br />
=== Greetings ===<br />
{{Missing Greeting}}<br />
<br />
=== No More Missions ===<br />
{{Missing No More}}<br />
<br />
== Store ==<br />
{{missing}}<br />
<br />
== Story Arc ==<br />
{{ArcAward|m=2}}<br />
=== {{UL|Destiny Follows}} ===<br />
==== Souvenir ====<br />
{{Souvenir|Suggestion Engine Projector}}<br />
{{Mission:Destiny Follows - Part One: Hi, My Name is (Character), and I'm a Villain}}<br />
{{Mission:Destiny Follows - Part Two: Acceptable Losses}}<br />
{{Mission:Destiny Follows - Part Three: Double Agent}}<br />
{{Mission:Destiny Follows - Part Four: Man of the People}}<br />
{{Mission:Destiny Follows - Part Five: General for a Day}}</div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Bane_Spider_Ruben&diff=235744Bane Spider Ruben2012-08-06T05:48:59Z<p>Taosin: /* Initial Contact */ added the insanely long initial contact, save</p>
<hr />
<div>== Overview ==<br />
{{Infobox Contact<br />
|name=Bane Spider Ruben<br />
|image=Bane Spider Ruben.jpg<br />
|img_capt=Arachnos Liaison<br />
|zone=[[Cap au Diable]]<br />
|x=-750|y=135|z=-291<br />
|levels=15-24<br />
|introed=''None''<br />
|intros=''None''<br />
|enemies={{Enemy Arachnos}}{{Enemy Longbow}}<br />
|badges=[[File:Badge i22 mission cad giftedspeaker.png|20px]] [[Gifted Speaker Badge|Gifted Speaker]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Contact Overview|City=V|Zone=Cap au Diable|x=-750|y=135|z=-291|Pronoun=his|HoodYN=Y|Hood=Aeon City|OriginYN=N|Origin=|LevelYN=Y|Level=15-24}} He is located on the far side of the doors to the Tech and Science stores, opposite [[Marshal Brass]].<br />
<br />
__Toc__<br />
<br />
==Introductions==<br />
=== Contact Introduced By ===<br />
* None<br />
<br />
=== Contact Introduces ===<br />
* None<br />
<br />
=== Information ===<br />
'''Arachnos Liaison'''<br />
<br />
Harvey Ruben exhibited enough psychic prowess to be inducted into the Bane Spider Network, as his title implies. However, compared to most of his peers, his superhuman mental abilities are relatively weak. To most people, this would be seen as a negative... but those people are not part of the Bane Spider Network. Ruben's lack of potent psychic ability means that his mind is not as well connected to the Network as it could be, which in turn leaves some room for his own free will to operate. Able to think and react to problems in ways his peers were simply incapable of, Ruben has been quickly climbing the ranks in Arachnos. What he lacks in psychic potential, he more than makes up for with nuanced thinking and martial skill.<br />
<br />
=== Initial Contact ===<br />
{{darkorange|The Bane Spider is writing something into his notepad as you approach. At first, it doesn't seem that he has noticed your arrival. After a moment, the Bane Spider stops writing, and shifts slightly. He turns to face you directly.}} <br />
<br />
Ah, {{Character}}. Harvey Ruben, Bane Spider Corps, 73rd Division. Thank you for arriving in such a timely manner. It's good to know that some of the so-called Destined Ones are capable of being prompt. <br />
<br />
I know you're busy, {{Character}}, so I'll make this quick: I have a problem, and I think you possess the unique skills necessary to help me solve that problem.<br />
<br />
*{{green|Go on.}}<br />
{{missing}}<br />
*{{green|(Optional) Whoa, hold on. I don't work for Arachnos. I'm nobody's flunkie.<br />
<br />
{{darkorange|Ruben sighs, and his domed helmet cranes backward slightly. You can't see beneath his helmet, but you get the distinct impression that he's rolling his eyes at you. }}<br />
<br />
Arachnos doctrine compels me to inform you that you are not required by Arachnos to comply with any order, request, or command given by an Arachnos operative of any rank below Arbiter. In the event that an agent gives such a command and attempts to coerce your compliance by force - which, by the way, ''I am not doing'' - you are within your rights to respond to the Arachnos agent with whatever force you deem necessary. <br />
<br />
''However... ''<br />
<br />
I personally think that this would be a mutually beneficial operation, {{Character}}. Someone has been targeting Destined Ones and has been 'converting' them, probably by psychic influence. Arachnos doesn't like that, but you shouldn't either. If this guy keeps at it, who's to say he doesn't target you, next? This operation will be in both of our interests.<br />
<br />
*{{green|Why doesn't Arachnos just kill this guy off then?}}<br />
<br />
Well, if we go with the brute force approach, we've only solved the immediate problem. Lord Recluse has a specific interest in the development and growth of the Destined Ones, and it doesn't bode well if someone can simply waltz in and mindwipe the lot of them. We don't know how that's being done, and that puts us at a long-term disadvantage. <br />
<br />
Furthermore, there's the issue of the Destined Ones themselves. We have no idea how many have been converted so far, how their minds have been affected, or how long that process lasts. <br />
<br />
Really, the only thing we know is that someone is turning Destined Ones against us, and that's not enough for us to work with. What we need is an inside man.<br />
<br />
*{{green|So you want someone to be...'converted'?}}<br />
<br />
{{darkorange|Ruben chuckles at you. }}<br />
<br />
Oh, lord no. THAT would be a grade-A disaster. No, we just need you to go undercover. <br />
<br />
{{darkorange|Ruben hands you a small plastic device, shaped like a coin. }}<br />
<br />
Here, put this in your right ear. It's a Psychic Damper. It's based on the same tech that operates the Bane Spider Network, and it should be able to protect you from low-grade psychic interference. Hopefully, that includes the conversion process, whatever that happens to be. <br />
<br />
Oh, and as an added bonus, it establishes a link between the two of us - I'll be able to communicate with you psychically, even while you're deep undercover.<br />
<br />
*{{green|Sounds good. So, where do I find this guy?<br />
<br />
{{missing}}<br />
<br />
*{{green|(Optional) I won't be needing that. I don't have what tou call a 'normal' brain.}}<br />
<br />
{{darkorange|Ruben folds his arms, and his tone becomes somewhat disparaging. }}<br />
<br />
Oh, is that so? You're completely immune to psychic influence? If I called in a Fortunata right now, she wouldn't be able to cause you any harm? <br />
<br />
{{darkorange|Ruben sighs beneath his helmet. }}<br />
<br />
Look, I think you're underestimating the definition of 'mind' here. It's not a question of biology, it's a question of perception. If you're sentient enough to stand here, talk to me, and make your own decisions, then it's a sure bet that you have enough of a mind to be susceptible to psychic influence. That means psionic attacks, but it also means psychic persuasion and mind control. <br />
<br />
There are ways to mitigate those dangers, however, and that's what I'm offering you. If you want to go undercover, you're going to need a Psychic Damper. Understand?<br />
<br />
{{green|Fine, have it your way. What's next?}}<br />
<br />
''(Begin mission briefing)''<br />
<br />
We don't have a lot to work with, but my agents have managed to scrounge up some details on where the Destined Ones are being converted. So far, the only info we've been getting has been rumors and word-of-mouth, but I'm fairly sure we've located the place they're calling the Meeting Grounds. It's an old warehouse on the outskirts of the city - we've got some scouts keeping tabs on the place, and it's been seeing a lot of traffic lately. <br />
<br />
From the reports I've been getting, it sounds like you'd fit right in with the crowd there. You should be able to get in without having to make up too much of a story. Word's been spreading fast.<br />
<br />
=== Greetings ===<br />
{{Missing Greeting}}<br />
<br />
=== No More Missions ===<br />
{{Missing No More}}<br />
<br />
== Store ==<br />
{{missing}}<br />
<br />
== Story Arc ==<br />
{{ArcAward|m=2}}<br />
=== {{UL|Destiny Follows}} ===<br />
==== Souvenir ====<br />
{{Souvenir|Suggestion Engine Projector}}<br />
{{Mission:Destiny Follows - Part One: Hi, My Name is (Character), and I'm a Villain}}<br />
{{Mission:Destiny Follows - Part Two: Acceptable Losses}}<br />
{{Mission:Destiny Follows - Part Three: Double Agent}}<br />
{{Mission:Destiny Follows - Part Four: Man of the People}}<br />
{{Mission:Destiny Follows - Part Five: General for a Day}}</div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Mission:Experts_in_the_Field_(Villain)_-_Finale:_The_Key_To_Power&diff=235618Mission:Experts in the Field (Villain) - Finale: The Key To Power2012-08-01T12:07:09Z<p>Taosin: /* {{UL|Finale: The Key To Power}} */ added completion text</p>
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<div>===={{UL|Finale: The Key To Power}}====<br />
<br />
'''Briefing'''<br />
<br />
Okay, boss. I think we're starting to close in, here. Lastri's already pumping Harvan for info, and we got something big. Harvan pointed us to something he called, 'The Key'. It's related to Pandora's Box somehow, and Harvan's convinced that if he can get his hands on it, then he can locate Pandora's Box for you. Sweet deal, right? <br />
<br />
There's a catch, though. This key, it's a powerful artifact in its own right, and the Circle of Thorns have their grubby hands all over it. Lastri's in the middle of setting up an excursion to Paragon, and she asked me to send you to the Mitscher as soon as you're ready. <br />
<br />
*{{green|I'll head out, then.}}<br />
<br />
Right. I'd lend you the support of some of my boys, but... frankly, I'm not sure they'd be much help. Subterranean caverns aren't exactly our strong suit. We're called the Sky Raiders for a reason, you know.<br />
<br />
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''<br />
<br />
Lastri's almost finished with her preparations, {{Character}}. As soon as you're ready, the expedition's gonna head out.<br />
<br />
{{Mission Objective|Entrance= Lastri's team, professional as always, managed to get you into the lost city of Oranbega without incident. The rest is up to you.|Primary=Search Oranbega for The Key|Secondary=Talk with Harvan<br />
**Search for the Antikythera<br />
** Defeat Lilitu<br />
** Defeat Fusionette<br />
|Additional=|Completion=You have defeated Lilitu, and retrieved the Antikythera.}}<br />
<br />
'''Enemies'''<br />
{{Enemy Circle of Thorns}}<br />
* [[Lilitu]] {{Named|Faction=Circle of Thorns|Type=Archvillain}} <br />
* [[Fusionette]] {{Named|Faction=Vanguard Shield|Type=Hero}} <br />
<br />
'''Allied NPCs'''<br />
* [[Lastri Kayumanis]] {{Named|Faction=The Cottus Consortium|Type=Civilian}}<br />
* James Harvan (Oxford Professor)<br />
* Expedition Workers {{Named|Faction=The Cottus Consortium|Type=Civilian}}<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Lastri Kayumanis|Text=Welcome to the lost city of Oranbega, sir. My men will attempt to fortify this position, to ensure that Dr. Harvan is well protected. <br />
<br />
I suggest you confer with him about this artifact he's looking for. I doubt conditions in the rest of the city will be safe enough for him to accompany you.}}<br />
<br />
{{Mission Briefing|Contact=James Harvan|Text=<br />
''Harvan is examining the structure of the city carefully. ''<br />
<br />
Amazing... judging by the sediment, I'd say this structure must be thousands of years old... but it clearly wasn't built this far underground, and it has hardly any structural damage... <br />
<br />
''Harvan finally notices you near him, and turns to you with a start. ''<br />
<br />
Oh my! Oh... {{Character}}. I apologize. I find myself quite taken with this place. Simply fascinating.<br />
<br />
* {{green|We're here for a reason, doctor. The Key...?}}<br />
<br />
Ah, yes, the Key! Well, not strictly a key, per se, but I found that to be the best way to describe it to your mercenary friend. It's really more of a... focus. At least, that's what my father's research implies. <br />
<br />
The object is called the Antikythera. I'm not entirely sure on its history or origins. It could have been created to work in tandem with Pandora's Box, or perhaps it was made afterwards, in order to manipulate it... regardless, it is a tool of incredible potential, and I believe it is integral to locating Pandora's Box.<br />
<br />
* {{green|So, what am I looking for, exactly?}}<br />
<br />
:''(See below)''<br />
<br />
* {{green|Your... father's research?}}<br />
<br />
''Harvan nods studiously. ''<br />
<br />
My life has been devoted to finding and studying Pandora's Box, but much of my research is actually based on my father's work. He obsessed over locating the Box, simply to prove its existence. Most of his work was disregarded by his peers, but his research has helped me immensely in my search. <br />
<br />
The only obstacle I've encountered in my studies has been the lack of appropriate funding and manpower to track down the components of my father's work... but thanks to you, that is no longer a problem, now, is it?<br />
<br />
{{green|So, what am I looking for, exactly?}}<br />
<br />
The Antikythera's humble appearance belies its potential, {{Character}}. It is small, small enough to carry under one arm, and resembles an ancient measuring device. Which, I suppose, is true, though few know what the Antikythera truly measures. <br />
<br />
You must be careful, {{Character}}. I do not know if the Circle of Thorns know the Antikythera's true purpose, but they are most certainly aware of the power inherent in the device. You will likely find the object to be well-guarded. <br />
<br />
If you can retrieve the device, I can begin using it to locate Pandora's Box. I wish you luck, {{Character}}. In this hunt, our goals are one and the same.<br />
<br />
* {{green|I'll be back shortly}}}}<br />
<br />
{{NPC Text|title= Aggregate NPC and Cutscene dialogue (temporary storage)|text='''Cutscene as the Antikythera is approached:'''<br /><br />
[Caption] You poor, ignorant thing... blessed with such power, and unable to use it.<br /><br />
Lilitu: You don't even understand where your newfound strength comes from, do you?<br /><br />
Lilitu: Soon, your power will be mi-<br /><br />
Lilitu: What? WHO DARES?!?<br /><br />
Lilitu: Ah... {{Character}}. This trap was not meant for you, but...<br /><br />
Lilitu: I would be most delighted to play with you anyway!<br /><br />
'''After defeating Lilitu:'''<br /><br />
Fusionette: No offense, Konstantin WuIf, but I can't let you have this artifact either.<br /><br />
Lilitu: No offense, Konstantin WuIf, but I can't let you have this artifact either.<br /><br />
Fusionette: I can, however, offer you a nice, comfy jail cell...<br /><br />
Lilitu: I can, however, offer you a nice, comfy jail cell...<br /><br />
'''Cutscene after defeating Fusionette:'''<br /><br />
James Harvan: Remarkable... simply remarkable!<br /><br />
Lastri Kayumanis: This is hardly the time, Doctor.<br /><br />
Lastri Kayumanis: We've found the Antikythera for you. It's time you upheld your end of the bargain.<br /><br />
James Harvan: You're right, of course. My apologies.<br /><br />
[Caption] The Antikythera's primary purpose is to measure and track power emanations, specifically tuned to Pandora's Box.<br /><br />
[Caption] I've been examining its readings ever since we left Oranbega, and what I've found is... well, it's unexpected.<br /><br />
[Caption] I'll need more time to study it, make sure I'm reading it correctly-<br /><br />
Lastri Kayumanis: Doctor, I understand your desire to be certain, but we are operating on a strict timetable here...<br /><br />
James Harvan: Well... since we departed Paragon, the signal I've been reading has only gotten weaker.<br /><br />
Lieutenant Harriman: Hold on, doc. Are you sayin'...<br /><br />
James Harvan: I'm afraid so. At this moment, Pandora's Box lies somewhere...<br /><br />
James Harvan: ...inside Paragon City.<br />}}<br />
<br />
'''Debriefing'''<br />
<br />
Smooth operation as usual, boss. The more this goes on, the more it feels like we're holding all the cards. We've got Harvan and the Antikythera, and all anyone else has are bruises for getting in our way. That's the kind of M.O. I can get behind. <br />
<br />
Still, I think we're at a point where I'm not gonna be of much use. My boys and I will keep your operations secure, but the search for this thing is way beyond our area of expertise. People like Lastri and Harvan are good at wrapping their heads around cosmic power, but I'm just not. <br />
<br />
At the point when you start using one crazy artifact to track down another, well, that's when my brain checks out, and frankly, I kinda like it that way.</div>Taosinhttps://archive.paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Mission:Experts_in_the_Field_(Villain)_-_Finale:_The_Key_To_Power&diff=235617Mission:Experts in the Field (Villain) - Finale: The Key To Power2012-08-01T12:04:35Z<p>Taosin: /* {{UL|Finale: The Key To Power}} */ added enemies, text, debrief</p>
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<div>===={{UL|Finale: The Key To Power}}====<br />
<br />
'''Briefing'''<br />
<br />
Okay, boss. I think we're starting to close in, here. Lastri's already pumping Harvan for info, and we got something big. Harvan pointed us to something he called, 'The Key'. It's related to Pandora's Box somehow, and Harvan's convinced that if he can get his hands on it, then he can locate Pandora's Box for you. Sweet deal, right? <br />
<br />
There's a catch, though. This key, it's a powerful artifact in its own right, and the Circle of Thorns have their grubby hands all over it. Lastri's in the middle of setting up an excursion to Paragon, and she asked me to send you to the Mitscher as soon as you're ready. <br />
<br />
*{{green|I'll head out, then.}}<br />
<br />
Right. I'd lend you the support of some of my boys, but... frankly, I'm not sure they'd be much help. Subterranean caverns aren't exactly our strong suit. We're called the Sky Raiders for a reason, you know.<br />
<br />
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''<br />
<br />
Lastri's almost finished with her preparations, {{Character}}. As soon as you're ready, the expedition's gonna head out.<br />
<br />
{{Mission Objective|Entrance= Lastri's team, professional as always, managed to get you into the lost city of Oranbega without incident. The rest is up to you.|Primary=Search Oranbega for The Key|Secondary=Talk with Harvan<br />
**Search for the Antikythera<br />
** Defeat Lilitu<br />
** Defeat Fusionette<br />
|Additional=|Completion=}}<br />
<br />
'''Enemies'''<br />
{{Enemy Circle of Thorns}}<br />
* [[Lilitu]] {{Named|Faction=Circle of Thorns|Type=Archvillain}} <br />
* [[Fusionette]] {{Named|Faction=Vanguard Shield|Type=Hero}} <br />
<br />
'''Allied NPCs'''<br />
* [[Lastri Kayumanis]] {{Named|Faction=The Cottus Consortium|Type=Civilian}}<br />
* James Harvan (Oxford Professor)<br />
* Expedition Workers {{Named|Faction=The Cottus Consortium|Type=Civilian}}<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Lastri Kayumanis|Text=Welcome to the lost city of Oranbega, sir. My men will attempt to fortify this position, to ensure that Dr. Harvan is well protected. <br />
<br />
I suggest you confer with him about this artifact he's looking for. I doubt conditions in the rest of the city will be safe enough for him to accompany you.}}<br />
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{{Mission Briefing|Contact=James Harvan|Text=<br />
''Harvan is examining the structure of the city carefully. ''<br />
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Amazing... judging by the sediment, I'd say this structure must be thousands of years old... but it clearly wasn't built this far underground, and it has hardly any structural damage... <br />
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''Harvan finally notices you near him, and turns to you with a start. ''<br />
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Oh my! Oh... {{Character}}. I apologize. I find myself quite taken with this place. Simply fascinating.<br />
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* {{green|We're here for a reason, doctor. The Key...?}}<br />
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Ah, yes, the Key! Well, not strictly a key, per se, but I found that to be the best way to describe it to your mercenary friend. It's really more of a... focus. At least, that's what my father's research implies. <br />
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The object is called the Antikythera. I'm not entirely sure on its history or origins. It could have been created to work in tandem with Pandora's Box, or perhaps it was made afterwards, in order to manipulate it... regardless, it is a tool of incredible potential, and I believe it is integral to locating Pandora's Box.<br />
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* {{green|So, what am I looking for, exactly?}}<br />
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:''(See below)''<br />
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* {{green|Your... father's research?}}<br />
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''Harvan nods studiously. ''<br />
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My life has been devoted to finding and studying Pandora's Box, but much of my research is actually based on my father's work. He obsessed over locating the Box, simply to prove its existence. Most of his work was disregarded by his peers, but his research has helped me immensely in my search. <br />
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The only obstacle I've encountered in my studies has been the lack of appropriate funding and manpower to track down the components of my father's work... but thanks to you, that is no longer a problem, now, is it?<br />
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{{green|So, what am I looking for, exactly?}}<br />
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The Antikythera's humble appearance belies its potential, {{Character}}. It is small, small enough to carry under one arm, and resembles an ancient measuring device. Which, I suppose, is true, though few know what the Antikythera truly measures. <br />
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You must be careful, {{Character}}. I do not know if the Circle of Thorns know the Antikythera's true purpose, but they are most certainly aware of the power inherent in the device. You will likely find the object to be well-guarded. <br />
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If you can retrieve the device, I can begin using it to locate Pandora's Box. I wish you luck, {{Character}}. In this hunt, our goals are one and the same.<br />
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* {{green|I'll be back shortly}}}}<br />
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{{NPC Text|title= Aggregate NPC and Cutscene dialogue (temporary storage)|text='''Cutscene as the Antikythera is approached:'''<br /><br />
[Caption] You poor, ignorant thing... blessed with such power, and unable to use it.<br /><br />
Lilitu: You don't even understand where your newfound strength comes from, do you?<br /><br />
Lilitu: Soon, your power will be mi-<br /><br />
Lilitu: What? WHO DARES?!?<br /><br />
Lilitu: Ah... {{Character}}. This trap was not meant for you, but...<br /><br />
Lilitu: I would be most delighted to play with you anyway!<br /><br />
'''After defeating Lilitu:'''<br /><br />
Fusionette: No offense, Konstantin WuIf, but I can't let you have this artifact either.<br /><br />
Lilitu: No offense, Konstantin WuIf, but I can't let you have this artifact either.<br /><br />
Fusionette: I can, however, offer you a nice, comfy jail cell...<br /><br />
Lilitu: I can, however, offer you a nice, comfy jail cell...<br /><br />
'''Cutscene after defeating Fusionette:'''<br /><br />
James Harvan: Remarkable... simply remarkable!<br /><br />
Lastri Kayumanis: This is hardly the time, Doctor.<br /><br />
Lastri Kayumanis: We've found the Antikythera for you. It's time you upheld your end of the bargain.<br /><br />
James Harvan: You're right, of course. My apologies.<br /><br />
[Caption] The Antikythera's primary purpose is to measure and track power emanations, specifically tuned to Pandora's Box.<br /><br />
[Caption] I've been examining its readings ever since we left Oranbega, and what I've found is... well, it's unexpected.<br /><br />
[Caption] I'll need more time to study it, make sure I'm reading it correctly-<br /><br />
Lastri Kayumanis: Doctor, I understand your desire to be certain, but we are operating on a strict timetable here...<br /><br />
James Harvan: Well... since we departed Paragon, the signal I've been reading has only gotten weaker.<br /><br />
Lieutenant Harriman: Hold on, doc. Are you sayin'...<br /><br />
James Harvan: I'm afraid so. At this moment, Pandora's Box lies somewhere...<br /><br />
James Harvan: ...inside Paragon City.<br />}}<br />
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'''Debriefing'''<br />
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Smooth operation as usual, boss. The more this goes on, the more it feels like we're holding all the cards. We've got Harvan and the Antikythera, and all anyone else has are bruises for getting in our way. That's the kind of M.O. I can get behind. <br />
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Still, I think we're at a point where I'm not gonna be of much use. My boys and I will keep your operations secure, but the search for this thing is way beyond our area of expertise. People like Lastri and Harvan are good at wrapping their heads around cosmic power, but I'm just not. <br />
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At the point when you start using one crazy artifact to track down another, well, that's when my brain checks out, and frankly, I kinda like it that way.</div>Taosin