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| − | A '''special event''' is a period of time during which the game(s) are altered. To date, there have been two kinds of events; Invasions, which usually entail a certain NPC group swarming [[Paragon City]] or the [[Rogue Isles]], as with the [[Rularuu Invasion Event 2004]], and events to coincide with holidays, which usually include the implementation of [[contacts]], missions, [[badges]] and activities which are only avalible for the duration of the event, such as the [[Winter Event 2006]].
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| − | == Rikti Invasion 2004 ==
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| − | The Rikti Invasion of 2004 took place at the end of the City of Heroes beta test, on April 25th. On this day, Rikti forces invaded the City, and it was the job of player heroes to hold them back. Some of the game's developers came out for this event, taking control of Rikti generals, fighting players and spawning more Rikti forces when needed.
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| − | During this event, Rikti UFOs could be seen flying above Paragon, something that has yet to be seen in the live version of City of Heroes.
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| − | == Rulraruu Invasion 2004 ==
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| − | The [[Rularuu Invasion Event 2004]] coincided with the release of [[Issue 2]] in September 2004. During this time, forces of the Rulraruu spilled out of the Shadow Shard and invaded Paragon City.
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| − | == Halloween Event 2004 ==
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| − | The [[Halloween Event 2004|Halloween 2004 Special Event]], which took place during the weekend of Halloween in 2004. During this event, heroes could earn six special badges: [[Buster Badge]], [[Dead Head Badge]], [[Hallow Spirit Badge]], [[Hunter Badge]], [[Malleus Badge]], and [[Shifter Badge]] by clicking on doors around Paragon City, which would then give the player a treat, in the form of [[inspirations]] or [[influence]], or a trick in the form of any number of Halloween themed monsters. This was the first players saw the forces of the [[Fir Bolg]], who would become one of the major villain groups present in [[Croatoa]], implemented in [[Issue 5]].
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| − | == Winter Event 2004 ==
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| − | The [[Winter Event 2004|Winter Wonderland 2005 Event]], which took place in January 2005. During this event, heroes could earn two special badges: [[Frozen Fury Badge]] and [[Cold Warrior Badge]]. Also, there was a special inspiration type available during this time, [[Present]]s.
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| − | == Fifth Column/Council War 2005 ==
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| − | Shortly before the release of [[Issue 3]] in January 2005, this invasion saw forces of the [[5th Column]] and The [[Council]] fighting on the streets of all the zones in [[Paragon City]]. This was part of the introduction of The [[Council]], and in turn the removal of the [[5th Column]], as part of the storyline of [[Issue 3]], which saw a coup d'etat remove [[Requiem]] as the leader of the group. This fed directly into the introduction of [[Striga Isle]] and the larger [[Council]] mythology.
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| − | == Statesman's Strike 2005 ==
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| − | This invasion of the [[Rogue Isles]] by the [[Freedom Phalanx]] and [[Longbow]] took place at the end of the City of Villains Beta test. [[Developers]] controlling Signature hero characters and GMs controlling special named Longbow bosses invaded the Isles in order to recapture the villains that had escaped during the length of the beta test and bring them back to [[The Ziggurat]]. In a surprising show of force, the invading forces where pushed back by the villains of the [[Rogue Isles]]. A couple of hours after the beta came to an end, a modified story of what had happened was released to explain the suprising lack of victory for the heroes.
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| − | == Winter Event 2005 ==
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| − | The [[Winter Event 2005]], which took place in December 2005 and early January 2006. There were three stages to this event.
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| − | On December 8, 2005, where heroes would receive the [[Longbow Reservist Badge]] and villains would receive the [[Jet-Setter Badge]] by logging in. Both heroes and villains received a temporary power, the [[Holiday Rocket Pack]].
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| − | On December 15th, Agents appeared at helicopters in Paragon City and Operatives appeared in the Rogue Isles offering missions for characters which rewarded badges. Heroes were to go recover stolen presents and upon completion, they would receive the [[Holiday Spirit]] accolade. Villains on the other hand would go steal presents and receive the [[Scrooge]] accolade.
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| − | Then on December 19th, mysterious [[Present|presents]] appeared all over the Rogue Isles and Paragon City with two possible outcomes. If you were "Naughty", the [[Winter Horde]] would appear. If you were nice, you would receive a [[Inspirations#Special Inspirations|Present Inspiration]]. The appearance of the Winter Horde allowed characters to receive the [[Cold Warrior Badge]]. Also, if you opened 200 presents, you would receive the [[Toy Collector Badge]].
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| − | == Valentine's Day Event 2006 ==
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| − | The [[Valentine's Day Event 2006]] started on February 8th. It marked the first time that Heroes and Villains could work together. Heroes received the [[Heart of Light Badge]] and villains received the [[Heart of Darkness Badge]] for logging in during the event. Characters could earn the [[Beautiful Badge]] (for females) or the [[Handsome Badge]] (for males). After unlocking [[DJ Zero]] as a contact, characters could earn the [[Toothbreaker Badge]] for defeating [[Snaptooth]] five times.
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| − | == Halloween Event 2006 ==
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| − | The [[Halloween Event 2006]] took place from October 18th, 2006 to November 2nd, 2006. During this event, [[Paragon City]] was constantly in darkness.
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| − | During this event, players could click on doors to trick or treat, just as with the previous [[Halloween Event 2004|Halloween event]]. Several types of treats could be earned; random inspirations, the [[rock]] temporary power, and four different special [[salvage]] items that could be used to unlock an extra costume slot. These pieces of [[salvage]] have since become moderately rare and sought after, and was one of the game's first examples of loot.
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| − | Tricks would spawn various enemies, many of whom could be killed for badges. The badges available from these spawns were the same as those rewarded in the [[Halloween Event 2004]], and consisted of the [[Buster Badge|Buster]], [[Dead Head Badge|Dead Head]], [[Hunter Badge|Hunter]], [[Malleus Badge|Malleus]], and [[Shifter Badge|Shifter]] [[badges]].
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| − | Additionally, [[Eochai]] and [[Jack in Irons]] were spawning in all zones, accompanied by the Unseelie Court. Killing the Halloween Event form of these Giant Monsters granted the [[Hallow Spirit Badge]] (for Eochai,) and [[Iron Warrior Badge]] (for Jack in Irons.) Killing the Unseelie Court would earn the [[Ghost Touched Badge]].
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| − | == Winter Event 2006 ==
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| − | The [[Winter Event 2006]] began on December 14th and took place in two phases: the first began on December 14th, the second phase on December 18th; they both ended on January 2nd. During this event heroes and villains could once again team up to battle a common threat. Logging in between December 14th and January 2nd earned both heroes and villains the [[Cold Front Badge]].
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| − | [[Pocket D]] was extended especially for this event, adding a Ski Chalet and snow covered slopes to an outdoor section of the [[Shadow Shard]]. This was also where heroes and villains could both earn the [[Trucker Badge]], an [[Exploration Badges|Exploration Badge]] on top of the floating truck positioned in the air near the main [[Pocket D]] building.
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| − | Starting on December 14th, characters could earn the [[Joyful Badge]], [[Miraculous Badge]], [[Frosty Badge]] and [[Crystallized Badge]] by completing a mission given to them by [[Father Time]] in [[Pocket D]]. These badges would give a number of awards, including [[Temporary Powers]] and costume items; specifically Santa Gloves and Boots. Additionally, characters could once again earn the [[Toothbreaker Badge]] for defeating [[Snaptooth]] five times in the mission given by [[Father Time]]. As [[Tuatha de Dannan]] and [[Red Caps]] both appeared on this mission map, it was also an oppertunity for villains to earn the [[Cap Buster Badge]] and the [[Bane of Dannan Badge]]. The [[Winter Horde]] were also present as enemies on this mission, giving both heroes and villains another chance to earn the [[Cold Warrior Badge]].
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| − | Phase 2 was highly similar to the [[Winter Event 2005]], but with added rewards recieved from opening the mysterious [[Present|presents]] from the previous year. When in teams of five members or over, one was able to spawn the [[Winter Lord]] by opening [[Present|presents]], making the [[Frozen Fury Badge]] avalible for the first time since the [[Winter Event 2004|Winter Wonderland 2005 Event]]. This was also another oppertunity to earn the [[Toy Collector Badge]], given to a character for opening 200 [[Present|presents]].
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| − | == Valentine's Day Event 2007 ==
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| − | The [[Valentine's Day Event 2007]] began on February 13th and ran until March 3rd. During this event, characters were given a new contact; [[Ganymede]] for heroes and [[Scratch]] for villains. These two contacts had a story arc each which lasted for two missions, the second of which would need a player from the opposite side. For example, a hero would require the help of a villain to be able to complete [[Ganymede|Ganymede's]] second mission.
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| − | This was another chance for characters to earn the badges that were avalible during the [[Valentine's Day Event 2006]]. The first mission given to villains by [[Scratch]] contained [[Circle of Thorns]], and specifically Cold Demons, which allowed heroes to earn both the [[Weed Whacker Badge|Weed Whacker]] and [[Coldblooded Badge|Coldblooded badges]]. By being present on both the second mission from [[Ganymede]] and [[Scratch]] during mission completion, characters could earn the [[Beautiful Badge]] (for females,) and the [[Handsome Badge]] (for males.)
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| − | The [[Heart of Darkness Badge|Heart of Darkness]] and [[Heart of Light Badge|Heart of Light Badges]] were once again avalible during this event, but were not awarded simply for logging in as during the [[Valentine's Day Event 2006]]; in this event, they were one of five rewards given to characters who completed DJ Zero's mission to defeat [[Snaptooth]]. Other rewards were the [[Partygoer Badge]], which celebrates Pocket D's anniversary; the toga and sandals avalible during [[Valentine's Day Event 2006|the 2006 event]], and a heart chest pattern for both males and females.
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The Paragon Wiki Archive documents the state of City of Heroes/Villains as it existed on December 1, 2012.
