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==Badges==
 
==Badges==
When 'flashing back' to a story arc, you can select from a range of bonus challenges. What fun is easy? When you complete the story arc, if you fulfilled the challenge requirements, you earn a badge.
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A total of 75 [[Achievement Badges]] are unique to the flashback system. 10 are awarded for completing a certain number of flashbacks — both story arcs and badge missions count. 65 are awarded for successful completion of story arcs (''not badge missions'') using challenge settings.
 
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Challenge settings can also be used on Flashback single-mission Accomplishment badge missions and on Task Forces and Strike Forces. However, none of these types of missions will count toward or award challenge badges. Only Story Arcs will grant the Challenge Badges.
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===Total Completed===
 
===Total Completed===
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*Five deaths - [[Shared Victory Badge|Shared Victory]]
 
*Five deaths - [[Shared Victory Badge|Shared Victory]]
  
===Buffed Enemies===
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===Power Challenges===
All enemies are buffed. Doing a Story Arc in each level range earns a different badge:
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Badges are awarded in each level range for various adjustments to player or enemy powers.
*Level 1-14 - [[Audacious Badge|Audacious]]
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*Level 15-19 - [[Courageous Badge|Courageous]]
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*Level 20-24 - [[Bold Badge|Bold]]
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*Level 25-29 - [[Valorious Badge|Valorious]]
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*Level 30-34 - [[Valiant Badge|Valiant]]
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*Level 35-39 - [[Stalwart Badge|Stalwart]]
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*Level 40-45 - [[Lionhearted Badge|Lionhearted]]
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*Level 46-50 - [[Intrepid Badge|Intrepid]]
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===Debuffed===
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You are debuffed. Doing a Story Arc in each level range earns a different badge:
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*Level 1-14 - [[Venturous Badge|Venturous]]
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*Level 15-19 - [[Headstrong Badge|Headstrong]]
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*Level 20-24 - [[Adventurous Badge|Adventurous]]
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*Level 25-29 - [[Daredevil Badge|Daredevil]]
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*Level 30-34 - [[Rash Badge|Rash]]
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*Level 35-39 - [[Venturesome Badge|Venturesome]]
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*Level 40-45 - [[Reckless Badge|Reckless]]
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*Level 46-50 - [[Temerarious Badge|Temerarious]]
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===No Enhancements===
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Your enhancements have no effect. Doing a Story Arc in each level range earns a different badge:
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*Level 1-14 - [[Lessened Badge|Lessened]]
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*Level 15-19 - [[Debilitated Badge|Debilitated]]
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*Level 20-24 - [[Anemic Badge|Anemic]]
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*Level 25-29 - [[Weakened Badge|Weakened]]
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*Level 30-34 - [[Deflated Badge|Deflated]]
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*Level 35-39 - [[Decreased Badge|Decreased]]
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*Level 40-45 - [[Devalued Badge|Devalued]]
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*Level 46-50 - [[Unenhanced Badge|Unenhanced]]
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===No Inspirations===
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Inspiration tray is greyed out. Doing a Story Arc in each level range earns a different badge:
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*Level 1-14 - [[Cliche Badge|Cliche]]
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*Level 15-19 - [[Unimaginative Badge|Unimaginative]]
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*Level 20-24 - [[Flat Badge|Flat]]
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*Level 25-29 - [[Unoriginal Badge|Unoriginal]]
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*Level 30-34 - [[Dull Badge|Dull]]
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*Level 35-39 - [[Phoned It In Badge|Phoned It In]]
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*Level 40-45 - [[Indifferent Badge|Indifferent]]
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*Level 46-50 - [[Uninspired Badge|Uninspired]]
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===No Travel Powers===
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You'll have to hoof it. Travel powers are disabled. Doing a Story Arc in each level range earns a different badge:
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*Level 1-14 - [[Refrained Badge|Refrained]]
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*Level 15-19 - [[Shut Down Badge|Shut Down]]
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*Level 20-24 - [[Desisted Badge|Desisted]]
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*Level 25-29 - [[Barred Badge|Barred]]
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*Level 30-34 - [[Still Badge|Still]]
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*Level 35-39 - [[Stalled Badge|Stalled]]
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*Level 40-45 - [[Stemmed Badge|Stemmed]]
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*Level 46-50 - [[Suspended Badge|Suspended]]
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===No Pool Powers Whatsoever===
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Primary and Secondary Archetype powers only. Doing a Story Arc in each level range earns a different badge:
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*Level 1-14 - [[Contributor Badge|Contributor]]
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*Level 15-19 - [[Vocational Badge|Vocational]]
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*Level 20-24 - [[Professional Badge|Professional]]
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*Level 25-29 - [[All Business Badge|All Business]]
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*Level 30-34 - [[Archetypical Badge|Archetypical]]
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*Level 34-39 - [[Obligated Badge|Obligated]]
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*Level 40-45 - [[Missionary Badge|Missionary]]
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*Level 46-50 - [[Undertaker Badge|Undertaker]]
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===No Temporary Powers===
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No Shivans for you. Doing a Story Arc in each level range earns a different badge:
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*Level 1-14 - [[Diminished Badge|Diminished]]
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*Level 15-19 - [[Curtailed Badge|Curtailed]]
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*Level 20-24 - [[Capped Badge|Capped]]
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*Level 25-29 - [[Inhibited Badge|Inhibited]]
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*Level 30-34 - [[Hindered Badge|Hindered]]
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*Level 35-39 - [[Bound Badge|Bound]]
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*Level 40-45 - [[Limited Badge|Limited]]
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*Level 46-50 - [[Demarcated Badge|Demarcated]]
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===No Epic/Patron Powers===
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Epic and patron powers are disabled. Doing a Story Arc in each level range earns a different badge:
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*Level 40-45 - [[Cut-Off Badge|Cut-Off]]
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*Level 46-50 - [[Marginalized Badge|Marginalized]]
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===Hardcore Badges===
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Complete the hardest Task/Strike Forces in the game without temporary powers and without any deaths.
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*[[Master of Statesman's Task Force Badge|Master of Statesman's Task Force]]
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*[[Master of Lord Recluse's Strike Force Badge|Master of Lord Recluse's Strike Force]]
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===Cheatsheet===
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This quick reference guide should make it easier to spot any flashback challenge [[Issue 11 Badges|badge]]s you may be missing.
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{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Level  !! Players are<br>DeBuffed !! Enemies are<br>Buffed !! AT Powers<br>only !! No<br>Travel Powers !! No<br>Temp Powers !! No Epic/<br>Patron Powers !! No<br>Inspirations !! No<br>Enhancements
 
! Level  !! Players are<br>DeBuffed !! Enemies are<br>Buffed !! AT Powers<br>only !! No<br>Travel Powers !! No<br>Temp Powers !! No Epic/<br>Patron Powers !! No<br>Inspirations !! No<br>Enhancements
 
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| ''01 - 14'' || [[Venturous Badge|Venturous]] || [[Audacious Badge|Audacious]] || [[Contributor Badge|Contributor]] || [[Refrained Badge|Refrained]] || [[Diminished Badge|Diminished]] || N/A || [[Cliche Badge|Cliche]] || [[Lessened Badge|Lessened]]
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| ''01 - 15'' || [[Venturous Badge|Venturous]] || [[Audacious Badge|Audacious]] || [[Contributor Badge|Contributor]] || [[Refrained Badge|Refrained]] || [[Diminished Badge|Diminished]] || N/A || [[Cliche Badge|Cliche]] || [[Lessened Badge|Lessened]]
 
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| ''15 - 19'' || [[Headstrong Badge|Headstrong]] || [[Courageous Badge|Courageous]] || [[Vocational Badge|Vocational]] || [[Shut Down Badge|Shut Down]] || [[Curtailed Badge|Curtailed]] || N/A || [[Unimaginative Badge|Unimaginative]] || [[Debilitated Badge|Debilitated]]
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| ''16 - 19'' || [[Headstrong Badge|Headstrong]] || [[Courageous Badge|Courageous]] || [[Vocational Badge|Vocational]] || [[Shut Down Badge|Shut Down]] || [[Curtailed Badge|Curtailed]] || N/A || [[Unimaginative Badge|Unimaginative]] || [[Debilitated Badge|Debilitated]]
 
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| ''20 - 24'' || [[Adventurous Badge|Adventurous]] || [[Bold Badge|Bold]] || [[Professional Badge|Professional]] || [[Desisted Badge|Desisted]] || [[Capped Badge|Capped]] || N/A || [[Flat Badge|Flat]] || [[Anemic Badge|Anemic]]
 
| ''20 - 24'' || [[Adventurous Badge|Adventurous]] || [[Bold Badge|Bold]] || [[Professional Badge|Professional]] || [[Desisted Badge|Desisted]] || [[Capped Badge|Capped]] || N/A || [[Flat Badge|Flat]] || [[Anemic Badge|Anemic]]

Revision as of 13:57, 13 April 2008

Overview

The flashback system lets heroes and villains run through Story Arcs and badge missions they may have missed earlier or simply want to experience again. These operate like Task Forces as there are minimum and maximum level requirements, other contacts are unavailable, only the team leader can initiate a flashback and once started the team can not add new members. Flashbacks involve Time Travel, which is initiated from the Pillar of Ice and Flame in the Ouroboros Enclave or the equivalent base item in a Supergroup Base.

If starting from Ouroboros then everyone on the team has to be level 25 or higher, just to be in the zone, but from a base only the team leader has to be 25+. Each mission has a minimum level, required of all members, and a maximum level that toons will Examplar (malefactor) down to as needed. The minimum levels for each mission are not shown when accessing the mission list.

The in-game introduction to the flashback system is provided by the missions of The Pilgrim in Ouroboros.

The popularity of the Flashback System is due, in part, to its 75 Achievement Badges and the roughly 15 Accomplishment Badges that can be obtained from its badge missions.

How It Works

To do a Flashback mission or Story Arc, click on an Aspect of the Pillar. A dialog box will appear with a list of Story Arcs and Badge Missions, sorted by level range. Arcs you have already completed will have a star next to them.

When you pick one, the box displays the introductory mission description from that arc's contact. Accept the mission, and you're given another dialog box filled with buttons and dropdown menus. These are a selection of optional challenges. If you're looking to test your might, or hunting for badges, these options are a treasure trove.

Once you accept a mission you are directed to click on the crystal to teleport to the mission's contact, but you need not do that if you prefer to go a more direct route to the first mission. Throughout a story arc the crystals, either in Ouroboros or a base, can be used when needed to teleport back to the contact again.

Badges

A total of 75 Achievement Badges are unique to the flashback system. 10 are awarded for completing a certain number of flashbacks — both story arcs and badge missions count. 65 are awarded for successful completion of story arcs (not badge missions) using challenge settings.

Total Completed

Complete a number of Flashback Story Arcs and Badge missions.

Time Limit

Complete a Flashback Story Arc within a certain time limit. Different arcs have different time limits. (30, 60, 120 minutes is a pretty common setup, though). The timer begins at the moment of accepting the story arc. When the time limit is set, the arc must be completed in the amount of time specified in order to earn the associated badge. If you log out or are disconnected during the course of the mission, the timer will still be active.

Limited Lives

Complete a Flashback Story Arc with a limited number of team member deaths.

Power Challenges

Badges are awarded in each level range for various adjustments to player or enemy powers.

Level Players are
DeBuffed
Enemies are
Buffed
AT Powers
only
No
Travel Powers
No
Temp Powers
No Epic/
Patron Powers
No
Inspirations
No
Enhancements
01 - 15 Venturous Audacious Contributor Refrained Diminished N/A Cliche Lessened
16 - 19 Headstrong Courageous Vocational Shut Down Curtailed N/A Unimaginative Debilitated
20 - 24 Adventurous Bold Professional Desisted Capped N/A Flat Anemic
25 - 29 Daredevil Valorious All Business Barred Inhibited N/A Unoriginal Weakened
30 - 34 Rash Valiant Archetypical Still Hindered N/A Dull Deflated
35 - 39 Venturesome Stalwart Obligated Stalled Bound N/A Phoned it in Decreased
40 - 45 Reckless Lionhearted Missionary Stemmed Limited Cut-Off Indifferent Devalued
46 - 50 Temerarious Intrepid Undertaker Suspended Demarcated Marginalized Uninspired Unenhanced

Flashback Story Arcs

Heroes

See also: Hero Story Arcs

Protector of Innocents (Level 1 - 15)

Guardian (Level 16 - 19)

Keeper of the Peace (Level 20 - 24)

Champion (Level 25 - 29)

Defender of Truth (Level 30 - 34)

Vindicator (Level 35 - 39)

Justice Incarnate (Level 40 - 45)

Hero of the City (Level 46 - 50)

Villains

See also: Villain Story Arcs

Soldier (Level 1 - 15)

Malcontent (Level 16 - 19)

Insider (Level 20 - 24)

Undesireable (Level 25 - 29)

Wiseguy (Level 30 - 34)

Criminal (Level 35 - 39)

Captain (Level 40 - 45)

Made (Level 46 - 50)

Flashback Badge Missions

Note: Flashback badge missions can not be used to earn the Flashback limitation badges. They do count towards the Total Completed badges.

Heroes

See also: CoH Accomplishment Badges

Protector of Innocents (Level 1 - 15)

Guardian (Level 16 - 19)

Keeper of the Peace (Level 20 - 24)

Champion (Level 25 - 29)

Defender of Truth (Level 30 - 34)

Vindicator (Level 35 - 39)

Justice Incarnate (Level 40 - 45)

Hero of the City (Level 46 - 50)

Villains

See also: CoV Accomplishment Badges

Soldier (Level 1 - 15)

Malcontent (Level 16 - 19)

Insider (Level 20 - 24)

Undesireable (Level 25 - 29)

Wiseguy (Level 30 - 34)

Criminal (Level 35 - 39)

Captain (Level 40 - 45)

Made (Level 46 - 50)

See Also