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== Overview ==

{{Infobox Contact
|name=Sunstorm
|image=Sunstorm.jpg
|img_capt=Peacebringer Coordinator
|zone=[[Atlas Park]]
|x=-16|y=-18|z=-351.5
|levels=1-50
|introed=[[Coyote]]
|intros=[[Detective Jose Brogan]]<BR />[[Vic Johansson]]<BR />[[Rachel Torres]]
|enemies={{Enemy Skulls}}{{Enemy Hellions}}{{Enemy Council}}{{Enemy Void Hunters}}{{Enemy Circle of Thorns}}{{Enemy Vahzilok}}{{Enemy Nictus}}}}

{{Contact Overview|City=H|Zone=Atlas Park|x=-16|y=18|z=-351.5|Pronoun=his|HoodYN=Y|Hood=Atlas Plaza|OriginYN=Y|Origin=Natural|LevelYN=N|Level=}}

Villains face him in the [[Abyss#Take out Sunstorm|Take out Sunstorm]] mission from [[Abyss]] for levels 45-50.

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== Introductions ==

=== Contact Introduced By ===
Nobody. Sunstorm is the initial contact for [[Peacebringer]]s.

=== New Contact(s) ===
{{NewContact Detective Jose Brogan}}
{{NewContact Vic Johansson}}
{{NewContact Rachel Torres}}

=== Information ===
'''Peacebringer Coordinator'''

When the [[Kheldian]] warrior called Perihelion arrived on Earth, it sought a human warrior with courage and strength to match its own as a host. When it spied a uniformed human facing certain death against insurmountable odds to stop a tide of unliving monsters, it thought that it had found a soldier who would be a perfect match. It offered the embattled Sgt. Benjamin Carter the opportunity to bond, and form a powerful Kheldian Peacebringer. The two joined in that moment to form the being called Sunstorm, and handily defeated the surrounding [[Vahzilok]].

What Perihelion didn't realize was that Sgt. Carter wasn't a soldier like it expected, but an upstanding member of the [[Paragon Police Department]]. As a result, Sunstorm is not as martial and merciless as Perihelion, having been tempered by Carter's high ideals. This has turned out to be quite a blessing. Sunstorm is often able to see new solutions to problems.

Sunstorm usually coordinates the activities of his fellow Peacebringers on Earth. While he holds no real rank over the rest of his kind, wise Peacebringers listen to what he has to say.

=== Not a Peacebringer ===
Yes, {{Character}}. I am a Peacebringer. I know you're concerned by our presence, but I assure you, we're here to help. Since every Peacebringer is formed by fusing a Kheldian alien and a human from Earth, in many ways this is our home world, too. We want to see Earth free and peaceful just as much as you do.

=== Initial Contact ===
Welcome to the start of your new life as a Peacebringer. I know you probably have a lot of questions, so let's get started.

=== Greeting ===
* Your powers are integrating well, {{Character}}.
* Are you ready to do your duty as a Peacebringer?
* There's a lot of work out there for Peacebringers, {{Character}}.

=== Too Busy ===
You've been keeping busy, {{Character}}, but don't overdo it. You need to finish all of your other tasks before I can give you more to do.

=== Too Low Level ===
I'm going to need your help for something soon, but I'd feel better if you developed your powers more before I gave it to you. Check back with me at roughly 5 Security level intervals. There may be new things for you to do.

=== No More Missions ===
{{Missing No More}}

== Store ==
* [[Inspirations]] {{3insp}}
* {{Store Tra|Level=1|Price=100}} {{P10Only}}
''You're well on your way as a Peacebringer, {{Character}}. As always, I'm ready to provide whatever {{green|support}} you'll need to carry on the fight.
* [[Inspirations]] (all)
* {{Store Tra|Level=1|Price=100}}

== Story Arcs ==
=== The Peace Slayers (Level 5 - 10) ===
{{MeritAward|14}}
==== Souvenir ====
'''A non-functional Quantum Array Gun'''

When you bonded with a [[Kheldian]] energy being and were transformed into a [[Peacebringer]], you knew that these great new powers you'd been given could earn you new enemies. It was on a mission to find out about some of the new enemies you'd encountered that you discovered the origins of

'''The Peace Killers'''.

It all started when you were asked to investigate the origins of the mysterious new Quantum Array weapons designed specifically to hurt Kheldians. The First step in your investigation took you into battle with the [[Skulls]]. A Skull leader had been bragging about the new weapons he was about to get. You applied some pressure, and found out where the Skulls were storing their Quantum Array Guns.

Moving on that information, you hit the warehouse the Skulls were stockpiling their new gear in, only to find that the [[Hellions]] were also on the scene. In your battle to secure the warehouse, you learned from one of the defeated Hellions that they were about to make a weapons buy themselves.

Wasting little time, you went it to break up the deal. You found [[Council]] operatives on the scene making the deal with the Hellions, and learned that a new shipment of weapons had just come into town and was just being tested before the sale.

You found the Council's test site and defeated them, securing the shipment of Quantum Array weapons in the process. You also discovered that the weapons were being manufactured by the Council themselves.

With information gained in your last adventure, you were able to locate the base where the Quantum Array Guns were being sent. You cleaned out the base, and learned two interesting facts. First, that the Council is having a lot of trouble producing Quantum Array Guns to [[Arakhn]]'s specifications. Secondly, that the [[Void Hunters]] Mercenaries are being sent out by the Council to work with many villain groups as a second way to strike against the Kheldians.

You bravely struck a Council base that had been supporting Void Hunter Mercenaries. You captured the base commander, and discovered that the Void Hunters had been created specifically to attack Kheldians, using something called a '[[Nictus]] fragment'

The full details and ramifications of what you discovered may take some time, but for now you've shed light on the forces arrayed against you and all other Peacebringers. With a foe as implacable as the Council, it's a battle that is sure to last for a long time to come.

==== {{UL|Find the source of the Quantum Array weapons}} ====
'''The Peace Killers<br/>Part: One'''

'''Briefing'''

Reports from our people and from the [[Warshade]]s we keep in contact with have confirmed that someone has been supplying the city's criminal organizations with new weapons designed specifically to harm us, and empowered mercenaries whose abilities are inimical to our existence. It is imperative that we discover who is supplying these Quantum Array weapons and why.

I have received a lead from friends on the police force that the [[Skulls]] have just received a shipment of these weapons. Finding that shipment could be the first step in finding the source of these weapons.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

I am sending you to a small cavern hideout owned by the Skulls. Your goal will be to confront Wrack, a well-connected lieutenant in the Skulls who has been talking about the new weapons he is about to receive. Get what information you can from him, and we will proceed from there.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Get information from Wrack|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You got the information you were looking for from Wrack's group.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Skulls}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* Wrack ([[Skulls#Bone Daddy|Skull Bone Daddy]], Lieutenant)
Wrack: ''You gonna get beaten!''

{{Mission Clue|Name=We gots all the quantum guns we need!|Text=After you defeat him, the Skull Bonedaddy called Wrack told you:

'Yeah, we gots all the quantum guns we need. We have 'em stored up in a warehouse we got squared away. We Skulls will be tops when we get 'em onto the street. When we have that kind of protection, you freaks will have to go beat on the Hellions. So the way I figure it, we win!'

With a bit more persuasion it wasn't difficult to get him to tell you where the warehouse was located.}}

'''Debriefing'''

This information will be certainly helpful to us. Now that we know where the Skulls' new shipment of quantum array weapons are waiting, the next move will be to take them out.

==== {{UL|Capture the shipment of armaments before they hit the streets}} ====
'''The Peace Killers<br/>Part: Two'''

'''Briefing'''

Since you discovered the location where the [[Skulls]] are storing their caches of new weapons, it is only right that the honor of taking those weapons from our enemies goes to you as well. I have every confidence you will be able to capture this shipment of armaments before they hit the streets of the city.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

You will need to defeat all of the foes protecting the warehouse where the weapons are being kept. The Skulls keep several of the doors locked at all times, so you will need to defeat guards to find keys in order to progress.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=This warehouse is in remarkably good shape for a Skulls hang out. They must not have been here long.|Primary=Defeat all foes in warehouse|Secondary=2 keys to find, Get information|Additional=|Completion=This crate is full of deadly Quantum Array weapons}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Skulls}}
{{Enemy Hellions}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=A set of keys|Text=One of these keys probably fits a locked door around here.}} 

{{Mission Clue|Name=Security Keys|Text=One of these security keys probably fits a locked door around here.}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=This whole thing's a waste of our time.|Text=One of the defeated Hellions told you:

'This whole thing's a waste of our time. We have our own shipment of quantum array guns coming in after we finish the deal. I don't even know why they sent me here. Unless they want to get rid of me because I'm getting too powerful! That's it! Those jerks! Well, I'll show them! I'll tell you where the deal's going down, Hero. That'll teach them not to mess with my power!'

The information you received may be accurate, but you need to finish this mission first.}}

'''Debriefing'''

Securing that shipment of quantum array weapons will certainly be a great help to all of us. What may be even more important, though, is discovering that upcoming deal the Outcasts are making for more of these weapons. It may be a lead to help discover where they are coming from.

==== {{UL|Stop the Hellions' arm deal and find out where the Quantum Array weapons are coming from}} ====
'''The Peace Killers<br/>Part: Three'''

'''Briefing'''

As you discovered, the [[Hellions]], like all of the gangs and villains in the city, seek their own source of quantum array weapons. You have already proven your ability to handle these situations against the Skulls, and you were the one who discovered the deal. It's time to continue the investigation, stop the deal, and find out where these weapons are coming from.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

Though the majority of foes you'll face on this mission will be Hellions, your primary goal will be to find out who they are meeting with to get these weapons. Whoever this source may be, you must keep word of your investigation from getting back to them, so you will need to defeat or capture all of the enemies at the meeting.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat all foes at weapons deal|Secondary=Find information|Additional=|Completion=You defeated all of the Hellions, and found a clue on one of the Council soldiers.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Hellions}}
{{Enemy Council}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=An array of tests|Text=Though none of the Council soldiers you captured were willing to talk, you found a sheet of instructions for testing quantum array weapons on one of them. Even better, the instructions were printed out on the letterhead of a company long suspected to be a Council front.}}

'''Debriefing'''

So, the Hellions were dealing with the Council. It's not quite absolute proof that the Council are the ones supplying these quantum array weapons, but it's close. From the information you found, it looks like they're running quality tests on a new shipment of these guns. That will be the next place to investigate.

==== {{UL|Intercept the quantum array weapons shipment undergoing testing}} ====
'''The Peace Killers<br/>Part: Four'''

'''Briefing'''

The information you found tells us that the [[Council]] is testing a shipment of quantum array weapons that have just arrived in the city. This shipment must be intercepted, both to stem the flow of these weapons and to look for proof about who is producing them.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

You need to secure the quantum array weapons in order to keep them out of the hands of our enemies. You'll also need to find and defeat a Dr. Rotheman, who's in charge of the weapon testing. Finally, you need to look for information about where these weapons are coming from, and if the Council is truly responsible.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat Dr. Rotheman and his men|Secondary=4 crates of weapons, Find information|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Dr. Rotheman, secured the quantum array weapon shipment, and found out where the shipment was going to and coming from.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Council}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* Dr. Rotheman

{{Mission Clue|Name=Shipping orders|Text=These shipping records detail the shipments of Quantum Array weapons into Paragon City. Dozens of shipments have come in, though you notice that many are sent back due to malfunctions. Most importantly, the weapons are being shipped from, and faulty ones returned to the same place: [[Striga Isle]], home base of the Council.}}

'''Debriefing'''

The information you found confirms it. These weapons were made on Striga Isle, the Council's stronghold. The Council are the ones behind the new weapons, but why? They already have the mercenary [[Void Hunters]] in their employ, so why would they need the quantum array weapons as well? Perhaps the answers can be found at the Council base those weapons were headed to.

==== {{UL|Strike Council Base and scour it for information}} ====
'''The Peace Killers<br/>Part: Five'''

'''Briefing'''

The next step will be strike at the [[Council]] base the weapons you captured were intended to reach. We now know where the Quantum Array weapons are being manufactured and who is doing it, but there's still much we don't know. The only way to find out more will be to strike that base and scour it for information.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

You must secure the entire base, defeating all foes within it, as well as search for any information about the Council's programs against us. I know that you will succeed.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The outer defenses of this Council base were down, like they were waiting for a delivery of weapons that will never arrive.|Primary=Defeat all Council in base|Secondary=2 pieces of information to find|Additional=|Completion=You secured the base and found several pieces of valuable information.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Council}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=A report on manufacturing|Text=The text of this extensive report, written by the leader of the base, details the numerous problems that Council engineers are having producing Quantum Array weapons to [[Arakhn]]'s specifications. According to the report they are having difficulty working with the strange quantum engineering the weapons require. This has kept them from producing quantum array guns in sufficient numbers to flood the streets.}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=Freelancer report|Text=This report details the successes and failures that a Colonel Zaus, the leader of a Council Void Hunter support base, has had selling the services of the Void Hunter mercenaries in his command. The report talks about negotiations with groups ranging from the [[Circle of Thorns]] to the [[Devouring Earth]], and even the [[Soldiers of Rularuu|Rularuu]]! Luckily, there's enough detail in the report to reconstruct some details of where Colonel Zaus's base may be located.}}

'''Debriefing'''

From the information you found, it seems that the Council is having some trouble manufacturing these Quantum Array Guns. However, they still have the Void Hunter mercenaries. I have a suspicion that I can't confirm, but the answer may be waiting at the base controlled by this Colonel Zaus. Combined with that I already know, you may have found enough information to locate his lair.

==== {{UL|Strike the Void Hunter base and defeat Colonel Zaus and his men}} ====
'''The Peace Killers<br/>Part: Six'''

'''Briefing'''

The Void Hunter base you discovered is your final target. Taking it out won't stop the Void Hunters, but will set them back and at the same time help us to learn more about this enemy.

A word of warning. I have good information that there is a Void Hunter at that base, but he's not your goal. '''You will not need to defeat the Void Hunter to finish this. It may be better to avoid him if it's possible.''' There's no need to fight a Void Hunter on his own ground when you can get the information we want by defeating Colonel Zaus.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

Remember that your target is Colonel Zaus and his aides. The worst case scenario is that there will be a Void Hunter liaison on his staff, but I trust that you'll be able to handle any such situation.}}

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Hidden deep beneath the streets, this Council base has been set up to support the Void Hunter Mercenaries|Primary=Defeat Col. Zaus & his men|Secondary=2 pieces of information to find|Additional=|Completion=You have taken the Void Hunter support base, and captured its commander.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Council}}
{{Enemy Void Hunters}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* Colonel Zaus ([[Council#Nebula Buckshot|Council Nebula Buckshot]], Lieutenant)
Colonel Zaus: ''Don't worry. Our Void Hunters should be able to stop them with ease.''

{{Mission Clue|Name=A list of candidates|Text=These pages of names list Council soldiers selected as potential candidates for various enhancement programs. There are pages of potential Cor Leonis and Vampyr subjects listed, but the last set of names draws most of your interest. It's a list of candidates for a process called 'Nictus Fragment Integration'.

There are two lists: one set to be transformed into some un-named form, and a second list of prospective candidates for the process that's been annotated by Colonel Zaus. Zaus' notes separate the candidates into two groups. Those whom he thinks will have the flexibility to work with other groups as Void Hunter mercenaries, and those he thinks should work within the Council, due to their loyalty.}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=Production reports|Text=These appear to be production reports, surreptitiously sent to Colonel Zaus from a friend of his in the Council's Engineering corps. The reports show that the Council hasn't been able to increase the manufacturing rate of Quantum Array weapons, and so are recommending a greater reliance on Void Hunter mercenaries.}}

'''Debriefing'''

Now we know. The Council is producing and distributing both the Quantum Array weapons and the Void Hunter mercenaries. The Quantum array guns are bad enough, but what really worries me is the 'Nictus Fragment Integration' process they are using. That can't be good. It's a two pronged attack, pointed directly at the throat of every Kheldian not allied with the Council, and it's being masterminded by Arakhn herself. You have done very well in uncovering this. Now that we are aware of our true enemy, I know that with Peacebringers like you rising through the ranks, we shall overcome any challenge the Council throws in our way.

=== War and Peacebringers (Level 10 - 15) ===
{{MeritAward|13}}
==== Souvenir ====
'''The Renegade Dossier'''

The names are plainly listed in this dossier: Coldstar. Moonbow. Lightburner. FullAlbedo. Brightshift.
5 Peacebringers. 5 Renegades. 5 Names that will live in infamy among [[Peacebringer]] and [[Warshade]] alike. You've kept this dossier on the 5 Peacebringers who all went renegade to remind you of a dirty incident in Peacebringer history you recall as:

'''War and Peacebringers'''

It all started when Sunstorm asked you to investigate the recent disappearance of several Peacebringers. you spoke with [[Shadowstar]], who told you that the [[Circle of Thorns]] had shown some interest in Kheldians. The mystic in charge of that project had recently escaped from [[Zigursky Penitentiary|Zigursky Prison]], so you pressed on Circle mystics on the streets to track him down.

You found and defeated the Circle mystic Aeoch, but he told you that he had nothing to do with the missing Peacebringers. However, Aeoch did point you towards a Lt. Morely of the [[Council]], who was researching Warshade movements and organization under Requiem's orders.

You investigated the base, and found not only Lt. Morely and his report on Warshade activity, but Coldstar, one of the missing Peacebringers. Instead of thanking you for the rescue, Coldstar called you a traitor and attacked!

After his capture, Coldstar claimed that all the missing Peacebringers had started working with the Council to wipe out the Warshades, who they thought were a threat to the resolve of the Peacebringers in the war against [[Nictus]]. To see if he was telling the truth, you investigated the location where Coldstar had said that Moonbow, another of the missing Peacebringers, was supposed to be. Moonbow's attack confirmed it, as did a list of the renegades. The list also had the name of a 5th rogue!

Now that you had a list of the Renegades, you went to Shadowstar so that she could warn the Warshades. She told you with mounting horror that the 5th Rogue, Lightburner, had taken Shadowstar's daughter, the reporter Lillian Issan, on a mission against the [[Vahzilok]]! You followed them and were able to rescue Lillian and defeat the renegade, who revealed that they only wanted Lillian as bait for Shadowstar!

You tracked down the last two rogues, defeating them and putting an end to their plan to assassinate Shadowstar, but many questions remain. Who in the Council was working with the rogues and why? What did Requiem have to do with the operation, and who or what is the mysterious [[Arakhn]]? Sunstorm asked you to come back when you were around security level 15 to continue the investigations.

==== {{UL|Talk to Shadowstar}} ====
===== {{UL|Talk to Shadowstar}} =====
'''War and Peacebringers<br/>Part: One'''

'''Briefing'''

I'm glad to see you. With all that's happened, I thought that maybe you'd become a victim as well. You see, several other [[Peacebringer]]s have disappeared in the last few days, and I don't know what might have happened to them. I'm almost out of leads, but I was thinking about another recent case, and it gives me an idea. One of [[Shadowstar]]'s [[Warshade]]s was abducted and then recovered from the [[Circle of Thorns]]. These incidents might be related. Could you talk to Shadowstar and get the details of that incident?

'''Mission Acceptance'''

We Peacebringers have made a lot of enemies here, but the Warshades aren't among them. If Shadowstar knows anything that can help, she's sure to tell us.

And take this. It's a list of the missing Peacebringers, and when they were last seen. You should familiarize yourself with it. It may help out.

{{Mission Clue|Name=The missing Kheldians|Text=This dossier has the names of the four missing Peacebringers:

Coldstar<br />
Last seen investigating the Circle of Thorns by himself. Never reported back to his contact.<br />
Investigation was inconclusive.

Moonbow<br />
Last seen during a raid on a Vahzilok facility. Teammates say he went to search for a captive and disappeared.<br />
Investigation was inconclusive.

Fullalbedo<br />
Last seen hunting Council squads in Boomtown. Teammates report that she simply dropped off of their radar and they never saw her again.<br />
Investigation was inconclusive.

Brightshift<br />
Last seen by Ms. Liberty after achieving a new security level.<br />
Investigation was inconclusive.}} 

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Talk to Shadowstar|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}

{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Shadowstar
|Brief=I was told you were coming, and I am glad to see you have arrived safely. One of our number was abducted recently, but we were able to find those responsible and recover the victim. The [[Circle of Thorns]] captured one of our number called Shadowcatcher, and sought to divine the secrets of Kheldian integration by splitting him back into his human and Kheldian components. Both the human and Kheldian parts of Shadowcatcher were rescued, and are even now learning to re-integrate, so we thought that this was ended. However, I have learned that the leader of the project, a mystic called 'Researcher Aeoch' has escaped. He may be trying to start his experiments again. I suggest that you seek out members of the Circle of Thorns and pry Aeoch's location from them.

Thank you for coming to speak with us. I hope you find your missing ones.}}

===== {{UL|Defeat 10 Circle of Thorns}} =====
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat 10 Circle of Thorns|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=One of the defeated Circle cultists was willing to tell you all that you wanted to know.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Circle of Thorns}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=A cultist's confession|Text=After you defeated them, one of the Circle Cultists buckled and told you:

'I'll tell you where to find Aeoch! After he escaped from Zigursky, he made it back to the city below. Our home, Oranbega. He's there now, preparing his reports for his masters. I'll tell you where to go, but all you'll find there is your death.'

Disturbing though his words were, the cultist's directions seem to be legitimate.}}

'''Debriefing'''

It's no guarantee, but this Aeoch might be the right place to start. I'm putting this part of the investigation into your hands. I know you won't let me down.

==== {{UL|Defeat Aeoch & Cronies}} ====
'''War and Peacebringers<br/>Part: Two'''

'''Briefing'''

The information you found about this 'Researcher Aeoch' from the [[Circle of Thorns]] and his experiments on [[Warshade]]s make him a prime suspect in the disappearance of our fellow [[Peacebringer]]s. You have his current location, the job now is to bring him in.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

Aeoch is certain to be well guarded, and is likely not a pushover even on his own. Be careful. We don't want to lose any more people today.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You followed the cultists instructions until ancient caves gave way to monolithic stones older still.|Primary=Defeat Aeoch & Cronies|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Aeoch and clobbered his cronies.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Circle of Thorns}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* Guardian Hazebek ([[Circle of thorns#Energy Mage|Circle Of Thorns Energy Mage]], Lieutenant)
Guardian Hazebek: ''You shall go no farther!''

* Researcher Aeoch ([[Circle of thorns#Madness Mage|Circle Of Thorns Madness Mage]], Lieutenant)
Researcher Aeoch: ''Whatever you wanted, you shall find only my fury.''

{{Mission Clue|Name='It was not I, but...'|Text=After you defeated him, the Circle Of Thorns mystic called Aeoch tolf you:

'I'm sorry to disappoint you. I have nothing to do with your missing Peacebringers. Our research is concluded. We had hoped to learn more about how you creatures integrate with humans, and those experiments are complete. So it was not I, but I might know something that can help you.'

'Shortly before you arrived we were visited by a representative from the Council who sought any information about Warshade organization and movements we might have gleaned. He was insufferable in his demands and we gave him nothing in return, but he was here under Requiem's protection, so we allowed him to leave alive to avoid a conflict. We did, however, dispatch a spirit to follow him. I'll tell you where to go. I have no doubt that this calamity I find myself in somehow is his fault.'

'His name was Lt. Morely, by the way. Tell him I said hello.'}}

'''Debriefing'''

I don't like to take the word of a criminal cultist at face value, but this is still a lead. We know the [[Council]] are interested in us, and they are at the top of the list of suspects. Aeoch's visitor might know something. I'll see if I can confirm any of this information before you go in. I don't want to lose any more people.

==== {{UL|Take out the Council base and search it for information}} ====
'''War and Peacebringers<br/>Part: Three'''

'''Briefing'''

I've checked Aeoch's information out with some of my contacts and while no one can confirm it, the location he gave does look like it might be a Council base. I'm reluctant to ask you to investigate, but it's the only lead we have. I don't know what you might find in there, but right now the only option to find our missing fellow Peacebringers is to take out that Council base and search it for information.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

You will need to take out all the Council troops in the base and check and check its computer system for any clues. Be careful, though. Something about all of this still feels wrong to me.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat all Council in base|Secondary=Access Council Computer|Additional=|Completion=You secured the base and located the information on the computer, but the most shocking revelation was the foe you battled.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Council}}
{{Enemy Nictus}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* Lt. Morely ([[Council#Penumbra Archon|Council Penumbra Archon]], Lieutenant)
Lt. Morely: ''It's definitely a Peacebringer. Warn Coldstar that they've discovered him.''

* Coldstar ([[Nictus#Bright Nova|Nictus Bright Nova]], Boss)
Coldstar: ''I'm not missing! I've finally found the truth, traitor!''

{{Mission Clue|Name=A report on Warshade activity|Text=This well researched report details the activities of many Warshades, pinpointing which ones have the most well connected social networks, and which ones are relative loners. It indexes this against the estimated difficulty to terminate them, and the damage it would cause to the Warshades to do so.}}

'''Debriefing'''

Coldstar? Coldstar was the second to go missing. He's one of the most dedicated and tireless in the battle against the Nictus. I can't believe that he was working with the Council. I don't know what this could all mean. Maybe he was mind controlled or brainwashed. We'll talk to him. We'll find the truth. This is all wrong, this is all wrong.

==== {{UL|Verify some of Coldstar's confession}} ====
'''War and Peacebringers<br/>Part: Four'''

'''Briefing'''

I can't believe that Coldstar was working with the [[Council]], but what he's said after you captured him is even worse. Coldstar claims that all of our missing [[Peacebringer]]s have gone over to the Council, because the Council agreed to help them eradicate the [[Warshade]]s. Coldstar and the others feel that the Warshades are a huge threat to the war against the Nictus because they're undermining our resolve. Coldstar's said a lot of things, but we still can't be sure he's telling the truth. Not until his claims are checked out. That's what I need to ask you to do.

'''Mission Accpetance'''

Coldstar let the location of Moonbow slip out. We have to know if Moonbow is a captive, or one of them. Your objective will be to find Moonbow, and either free her or capture her. You'll also need to look for any more evidence that corroborates or disproves Coldstar's story.

It could be a trap, or it could tell us whether Coldstar's telling the truth. For all of our sakes, I hope that he's lying. I thought that the Peacebringer extremists might have been tempered by merging with humans, like I was. Or that they would at least give the Warshades a chance.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=According to Coldstar, this warehouse is a staging ground where the rogues and Council plan to strike at the Warshades.|Primary=Bring Moonbow Home|Secondary=Find evidence, 2 keys to find, Defeat Moonbow|Additional=|Completion=You found Moonbow and defeated her in battle, confirming Coldstar's story. You also found a list of renegades.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Council}}
{{Enemy Nictus}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* Moonbow ([[Nictus#White Dwarf|Nictus White Dwarf]], Boss)
Moonbow: ''The Warshades' very existence imperils our cause. They must be wiped out.''

{{Mission Clue|Name=Warehouse key|Text=This key should open a locked door over here.}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=Security key|Text=This key should open a locked door over here.}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=The renegade dossier|Text=This Council document lists the rogue Peacebringers who have pledged to help eradicate the Warshades. Coldstar, Moonbow, Fullalbedo and Brightshift are all listed, though no locations are mentioned. However, this document also names a fifth renegade, named Lightburner, who hasn't yet disappeared from the ranks like the rest.}}

'''Debriefing'''

It's all true. These rogues, these renegades, they've decided that even the thought that a Nictus might convert and defect to the Warshades is enough to weaken our resolve to stop the Nictus. They probably see themselves as tragic heroes, sacrificing themselves by working with the Council in order to save our mission. They're idiots. But dangerous idiots. I'll try to bring in Lightburner before he can do any harm, but this is far from over.

==== {{UL|Deliver the warning to Shadowstar}} ====
===== {{UL|Talk to Shadowstar}} =====
'''War and Peacebringers<br/>Part: Five'''

'''Briefing'''

Now that we know about these Renegades, we have to warn the [[Warshade]]s. I'm trying to track them down, particularly Lightburner, the only one who hasn't disappeared on his own yet. Until that's done, can you deliver the warning to Shadowstar? She has to know who the rogues are and what they're after if she's going to protect her people.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

Thank you. This has to be done in person, there's no way of knowing if the rogues have compromised our communications.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Talk to Shadowstar|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}

{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Shadowstar
|Brief=This is grave news, but it is lightened by your warning. Please accept my thanks for this warning. I will send word should one of the rogues turn up.

Wait a moment!

I see the name 'Lightburner' on the list of rogues! This Lightburner, he was just here! He was talking to Lillian, my daughter. She's a reporter, and when she told him she was investigating the [[Vahzilok]], he invited her along on a mission against them. I gave her permission to go, thinking she would be safe with a Kheldian to guard her and that she should meet more Peacebringers and learn about them. Now I fear for her safety. You must help me. I beg you, help me find my daughter Lillian.}}

===== {{UL|Defeat Lightburner & cronies}} =====
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Pieces of paper torn from a steno pad with the word 'Help!' written on them float in the water.|Primary=Defeat Lightburner & cronies|Secondary=Find Lillian, Defeat Lightburner|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Lightburner and rescued Shadowstar's daughter Lillian from the Vahzilok.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Council}}
{{Enemy Vahzilok}}
{{Enemy Nictus}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* Lightburner ([[Nictus#Bright Nova|Nictus Bright Nova]], Boss)
Lightburner: ''If it means anything, we won't hurt the girl. She's just bait for her mother.''

{{Mission Clue|Name='The girl was just bait'|Text=After you defeated the rogue Peacebringer Lightburner he told you:

'I'm kid of glad you came. This whole thing didn't sit well with me. The girl was just bait, anyway, to draw in her mother. Fullalbedo and Brightshift are supposed to finish her off as soon as we get the Quantum guns from the Council. Arakhn said she'd have them for us, but I heard Requiem delayed the shipment to spite her. They're all scum, but we had to work with them. Every second the Warshades exist is a second they make us question our purpose. And every time we question, we grow weaker against the Nictus'}}

'''Debriefing'''

Shadowstar's daughter Lillian is safe, and now we have 3 of the 5 rogues, all thanks to your efforts. That only leaves 2, Fullalbedo and Brightshift. These were our people before they became fanatics, but that doesn't excuse their actions. They have to be stopped before they can make an attack on Shadowstar.

==== {{UL|Recapture the remaining Kheldian Renegades}} ====
'''War and Peacebringers<br/>Part: Six'''

'''Briefing'''

We've been able to piece together the location of the last 2 renegades. They're at a [[Council]] base waiting for a shipment of Quantum Array Guns. They plan to use them to ambush [[Shadowstar]]. Initially they were planning to draw her in using Lillian, but thanks to you that plan's not going to happen. This gives us the opportunity we need. We can put a stop to the Renegades' plans if we strike them now, but it won't be easy.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

Your main goal is to capture Fullalbedo and Brightshift, but they are sure to have a full contingent of Council troops there to aid them. There may also be some Quantum array guns that have been shipped in. Capture any of those you can.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The depths of this Council base hides the last two renegades.|Primary=Capture the Renegades|Secondary=Defeat Fullalbedo, Defeat Brightshift|Additional=|Completion=You defeated the last two Renegades, and stopped the plot to assassinate Shadowstar.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Council}}
{{Enemy Nictus}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* Fullalbedo ([[Nictus#White Dwarf|Nictus White Dwarf]], Boss)
Fullalbedo: ''You won't stop us! Shadowstar will die!''

* Brightshift ([[Nictus#Bright Nova|Nictus Bright Nova]], Boss)
Brightshift: ''I apologize for nothing! I regret nothing! The only change I'd make would be to kill you first!''

{{Mission Clue|Name=Quantum Array weapons|Text=You found this crate of disassembled Quantum array weapons while hunting down several renegade Peacebringers. These were no doubt going to be used in their planned assassination of Shadowstar}}

'''Debriefing'''

You've brought the renegades down before too much damage was done, and for that we're all in your debt. When word of the rogues first got out, there were many among the Warshades who thought it was a sign of our true intentions against them. But your success against the renegades has proven otherwise, and also helped to remind our fellow Peacebringers that we all must work together.

I've spoken with Shadowstar about this whole event, and we've come to the conclusion that both sides need to work together more in future so that incidents like this don't happen again. From this point forward, we'll be sharing more information and working together on some cases. It's the start of a new era in the war against the Nictus. This planet has proven once more that we needn't fight alone.

I'll keep looking into this, but things are only to get more dangerous. Talk to me again when you're around Security level 15. There may be more for you then.

{{Story Arc Common Shadow Science}}

{{Story Arc Common Winslowe and the Cosmotron}}

{{Story Arc Common Fear and Loathing on Striga Isle}}

{{Story Arc Common Scary Monsters}}

{{Story Arc Common The Nictus Alliance}}

{{Story Arc Common The Nictus Insurrection}}

{{Story Arc Common The Final Darkness}}

== Missions (Level 1+) ==

=== {{UL|Start your new life as a Kheldian}} ===
==== {{UL|Stop Vahzilok/Council meeting}} ====
'''Briefing'''

Allow me to welcome you, {{Character}}, to the elite ranks of the [[Peacebringers]]. All of the Peacebringers on Earth, like you, are formed form the fusion of a [[Kheldian]] energy being and a willing human host. Both the human and the Kheldian become more than they were separately, forming a new being called a Peacebringer. As a Peacebringer you will learn to wield immense power in the service of justice and the endless battle against our dire enemies, the [[Nictus]].

I am Sunstorm, and I serve as the coordinator of our efforts here on Earth. I'm not your leader or your boss, my main function is to make certain that our efforts are well directed, particularly for the newer members of our ranks. I should have plenty for you to do. {{green|I'm sure you can't wait to test your new powers, so let's get started.}}

'''Mission Acceptance'''

I know about a situation with the [[Vahzilok]] that I think you can handle. One of their Mortificators, a madman calling himself 'Sepsis', has offered to sell their secrets to the Council. While the Vahzilok disseminate much of their techniques using illegal internet sites, they reserve their deeper secrets to more trusted individuals. We cannot let these secrets get into the hands of the Council's own cadres of mad scientists.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

I know that as your first task, this must seem pretty big. But I think you can handle it. Remember, all you have to do is defeat the ones at the meeting to succeed.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=These dank sewers won't hide the dire plans of the Vahzilok.|Primary=Defeat Negotiators|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated both Sepsis and the Council negotiator, but discovered that Sepsis' notes are already in Council hands!}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Vahzilok}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* Sepsis 
* Council Negotiator 

{{NPC Text|text=''Before combat:''
:'''Sepsis:''' I trust you've found the information satisfactory?
:'''Council Negotiator:''' Actually, that's what I've come to talk about...
''Combat start:''
:'''Sepsis:''' A Hero! Here to foil me, I know it!
:'''Council Negotiator:''' Be careful! This is one of those Peacebringers!}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=A madman's contract|Text=Though this contract was originally written by the Council, it's now been covered in so much insane scrawling about the 'nature of humanity' from Sepsis that it's barely legible. It does seem to indicate that Sepsis has already provided the Council with the secret texts of the Vahzilok! Fortunately you can see that Sepsis scrawled directions to the Council base he delivered the texts to among his rambling notes.}}

==== {{UL|Defeat all Council & get notes}} ====
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

Every minute the Council has those notes brings them one step closer to using those secrets against the heroes of this city. Recover them as quickly as you can.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=This Council base now holds an additional secret: the mad medical knowledge of the Vahzilok.|Primary=Find Sepsis' notes|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You recovered Sepsis' Vahzilok texts from the Council.}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=Sepsis' texts of the Vahzilok|Text=These convoluted handwritten notebooks are filled with the crazed diagrams and scrawled ravings of a madman. These appear to be Sepsis' personal notes about the Vahzilok's revivification technology, and while you can see tracts and sections that could be useful, much of it probably only makes sense to Sepsis himself. Still, it's good to have this out of the hands of the Council's own science teams.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Council}}

'''Debriefing'''

You did an incredible job, {{Character}}. These texts look like the rantings of a madman, but I'm certain the Council could have gleaned any number of horrible secrets from them. You've done this city a great service, and you're only getting started.

{{Mission Common Learn about the fallen heroes of Paragon City}}

{{Mission Common Deliver the data disc to Henry Peter Wong}}

{{Mission Common Investigate the disappearances}}

{{Mission Common Meet Sarah Peters and talk to her about the theft}}

{{Mission Common Investigate the conference}}

{{Mission Common Secure the painting before it's stolen}}


=== {{UL|MissingMissionName}} ===

{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Sunstorm
|Brief=All of the information you gathered at the abandoned lab along with the information from the captives you've rescued has revealed the location of what we think is a current research base. They will likely become aware of their vulnerability soon, so we must take this moment to strike. I naturally thought you might want to take this base out, considering your involvement in the case.
|Accept=If the information we have is right, there will be plenty for you to do. First off, we believe that there may be one or more captives being held there you must rescue. There will also no doubt be much useful information to find. In addition, the base commander and his staff must be dealt with, or he'll be able to raise an alarm. And finally, there may be actual Nictus Fragments at this facility. You must take them out of the Council's hands.}}

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Raid Council Base|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}

{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Sunstorm
|Debrief={{Orange|Missing Debriefing}}}}

== History ==
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* [[Sunstorm#The Nictus Insurrection .28Story Arc.29|The Nictus Insurrection]] story arc was originally worth 29 merits.  As players were able to complete the story arc in a relatively short time, the merit reward was changed to 4 merits.

== External Links ==

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