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== Overview ==
With the release of [[Going Rogue]], the developers significantly revised Maria Jenkins' story arc and missions to better mesh with the new Praetorian content introduced into the game. The new content is shown on her page ([[Maria Jenkins]]). This page lists her missions and story arcs from before those changes were made.

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== Badge Missions ==
==== {{UL|Wipe out Marauder's Cell}} ====

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'''Briefing'''

Hold onto your hat. I've got a lead on a [[Praetorian]] incursion into [[Paragon City]] itself. It seems that [[Marauder]] has set up a miltary base over on [[Peregrine Island]]! I don't have to tell you that there are a lot of valuable military targets on that island. Nor do I have to tell you how quickly this situation could become deadly. '''You've got to get to Peregrine Island and wipe out Marauder's cell.'''

'''Mission Acceptance'''

It may be that Marauder has a stable portal back to his [[Praetoria|home world]]. If so, you'll need to destroy it.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

Marauder's infiltration cell is the single greatest threat to Paragon City security.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Scruff marks on the floor testify to lots of recent activity.|Primary=Defeat all villains in base|Secondary=Destroy the portal!|Additional=|Completion=You have dispersed Marauder's cell.}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* [[Marauder]] ([[Archvillain]])

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}


{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Marauder dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''"Serve Tyrant or die!"''<br />
'''Combat start:'''  ''"For Tyrant!"''}}

'''Badge'''

Completion of this mission earns a hero the [[Agent Badge|Agent]] accomplishment badge.
{{BadgeBox|Agent}}

'''Debriefing'''

From what I've heard, Marauder is the most dedicated of [[Tyrant]]'s lackeys. It's disturbing that he found his way into Paragon City and went so far as to set up a base. I've asked [[Portal Corporation]] to keep a tighter lock on any unauthorized portal activity. In the meantime, I hope you'll be prepared to help me defend Paragon City from any future invasions.

==== {{UL|Disrupt Nightstar's ritual}} ====

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'''Briefing'''

Are you familiar with the [[Praetorians (Enemy Group)|Praetorian]] villain who calls herself [[Nightstar]]? I've heard some strange things about her. She's an intelligent robot, like [[Siege]], but the difference is that she seems to be a little bit crazy. She believes that her power comes from a galaxy contained within her robotic armor. Every month, she goes out under the night sky to commune with the stars. If you could disrupt her ritual, [[Praetorians (Enemy Group)#Nightstar Androids|her minions]] might start to doubt her. Even more importantly, she might start to doubt herself.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

You'll want to check the rooftops for Nightstar and her minions. That's where they can usually be found.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The night sky lends a strange peacefulness to Praetorian Earth.|Primary=Disrupt the ritual|Secondary=Defeat Nightstar & her guards|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Nightstar.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* [[Nightstar]] ([[Archvillain]])

Spending time in this zone earns [[Hero (Alignment)|heroes]] and [[Vigilante (Alignment)|vigilantes]] the [[Shrouded Badge]].

{{BadgeBox|Shrouded}}

Spending time in this zone earns [[Villain (Alignment)|villains]] and [[Rogue (Alignment)|rogues]] the [[Shady Badge]].

{{BadgeBox|Shady}}

'''Debriefing'''

So, Nightstar really believes that she possesses the power of a galaxy. Well, I guess for all I know, it could be true. After all, there are more things in [[Paragon City]] than are dreamt of in your philosophy, {{Character}}. True or not, Nightstar will be licking her wounds for a time. You've weakened a big threat, my friend; you should be proud.

==Story Arc==
=== A Hero's Hero ===
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==== Souvenir ====
'''Statesman's face plate'''

[[Statesman]] sent you one of his face plates as a token of his gratitude. You like to keep it with you, as a reminder of the mission you've come to think of as:

'''A Hero's Hero'''

It began with a request from [[Portal Corporation]]. One of the data scanners they were using to monitor [[Praetoria|Praetorian Earth]] had gone dead. You investigated, and learned that the war wolf the scanner had been attached to had been slaughtered. The scanner had been deactivated in an effort to lure you to the Praetorian world.

Portal Corporation's problems had just begun. Shortly, all of their scanners went dead, and you were sent to investigate once more. You learned that the scanners had been sent to the Praetorian villain, [[Siege]].

Portal Corporation deemed the Praetorian seizure of the scanners to be a serious security risk, so you were sent to Siege's storage facility to recover them. You learned that the scanners had been sent on, to a lab belonging to the Praetorians' twisted engineer, [[Neuron]].

You were next sent to Neuron's lab, where you found most of the scanners. You also learned that a few scanners had been sent to a second facility, where they were being modified to serve some dark purpose. Thanks to [[Tina Macintyre]]'s skill with dimensional mechanics, you were able to locate the second lab and retrieve the last of the scanners. While there, you learned a shocking fact: the scanners were being modified so that the Praetorians could scan Statesman. Paragon City's most beloved hero was in the Praetorians' clutches!

While at Neuron's lab, you made one other discovery: a warrior clan from [[Battle Maiden]]'s home world was trying to contact Neuron. They promised to swear allegiance to him if he would help rid them of Battle Maiden's tyranny. You resolved to help the clan, and perhaps learn a bit more about the Praetorians' plans. You saved the clan's village and rescued Kawago, the clan elder. Unfortunately, you learned nothing about Statesman's imprisonment or the Praetorians' plans for him.

You resolved to continue the search, but an emergency in a Paragon City neighborhood distracted you. People were being attacked by their own shadows. You went to the neighborhood, and found that [[Black Swan]]'s shadow minions were behind the mischief. You beat them back, and learned that they had mentioned a prisoner on Black Swan's Shadow World.

With a little help from Tina Macintyre, you tracked Black Swan to her home dimension and rescued her prisoner. Although you were disappointed to learn that the prisoner was a young man named Julio Jimenez, you were intrigued by his story. It seemed that he had been taken from his own dimension. Black Swan had kidnapped Julio for information about his world's ruler, but the young man was too terrified of his master to even speak.

Once again, you had hit a dead end in your search for Statesman. Fortunately, Portal Corporation hadn't. they had turned up a likely location: a Praetorian asylum run by the cruel [[Mother Mayhem]] and her vicious lackey, [[Malaise]]. You searched the asylum, but found no sign of Statesman.

Portal Corporation provided another lead: a mystical torture chamber under the control of [[Infernal]] and [[Diabolique]]. You battled the villains valiantly, but, once again, you turned up no leads.

Your investigation was put on hold once more when the Praetorians [[Marauder]] and [[Dominatrix]] invaded a Portal Corporation lab. You repelled the invaders and rescued the Portal technicians. One of them had cleverly scanned Dominatrix, after overhearing her mention a recent conversation with Statesman.

You now had the location of Statesman's prison, along with enough information to free him. You battled the evil [[Tyrant]] himself, breaking Statesman's bonds and allowing him to make his escape.

Paragon City is a little brighter now, with Statesmen back among its people. There's no doubt that you, like Statesman, have earned a place among the city's brightest stars.


==== {{UL|Fix the scanner}} ====

'''Briefing'''

I'm sure you're aware of the great threat that [[Praetoria|Praetorian Earth]] poses to our dimension, {{Character}}.  [[Portal Corporation]] has been doing everything it can to combat that threat. Through the efforts of our hero liaisons, several of the Praetorians were incarcerated; however an extradimensional event at the Zig recently freed the lot of them. That fact makes me all the more nervous about the following development:

Recently we asked some heroes to plant data scanners on a pack of war wolves on Praetorian Earth.  The scanners' primary purpose was to keep us appraised of the Praetorians' efforts to enter our dimension, but they have also been providing us with valuable information on troop movements, technological advances, and shifts of power within the Praetorian world itself. One of the scanners stopped transmitting just this morning.  I need you to get to Praetorian Earth and fix that scanner.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

When the scanner went dead, it was somewhere in the abandoned graveyard I'm sending you to.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

I need to know the status of that data scanner.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=As you step into this abandoned graveyard on Praetorian Earth, you feel certain you're being watched.|Primary=Find the dead scanner|Secondary=Defeat Chimera|Additional=|Completion=Chimera was clutching a dead Portal Corporation scanner.<br />
''You found the data scanner.''}}

{{red|''Note:  As Chimera also possesses the data scanner, there is no need to hunt for any glowies.  Defeating Chimera is sufficient to complete the mission.''}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* [[Chimera]] ([[Archvillain]])

{{Mission Clue|Name=The Wolf's Remains|Text=This Praetorian war wolf, one of [[Shadowhunter]]'s minions, was brutally slaughtered by [[Chimera]]'s ninjas. The Portal Corporation data scanner lie among the bones, now entirely defunct. It seems clear that this wolf was butchered and the scanner deactivated in order to lure you to Praetorian Earth. The thought makes you a little sick.}}

{{Ambush|After the defeat of Chimera, there will be three silent ambushes by Chimera's minions.}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Chimera dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''"The wolf I butchered will lead the heroes right to us.  Of that I am certain."''<br />
'''Combat start:'''  ''"You will watch us no longer!"''}}

'''Debriefing'''

Chimera butchered that war wolf, just to lay a trap for you. I have to admit, that turns my stomach. I guess it shows us the kind of villains we're dealing with. Don't go too far, {{Character}}. I have a feeling that the Praetorians will require more of your attention. And soon.

==== {{UL|Check on the scanners}} ====

'''Briefing'''

You remember those data scanners we planted on [[Praetoria|Praetorian Earth]]?  The last time we spoke I was worried because one of them had gone dead; now, they're all dead!  We've stopped receiving any signals from the scanners whatsoever.  This doesn't sit right with me, {{Character}}.  It could be that the Praetorians eliminated the scanners because they're about to begin work on something they don't want us to observe.  Plans for an invasion, perhaps?  I wouldn't be surprised.  I need you to go back to [[Shadowhunter]]'s forest and check on those scanners.  See if you can confirm my suspicions.

But do it quickly.  If those scanners have been compromised, we could be in danger of the Praetorians using them against us!  I've only received authorization for a 1 hour excursion.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

If the Praetorians are plotting something. I need you to learn everything you can.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

We still don't know what's going on and why all those data scanners went dead.  {{Character}}, I'm really worried!

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Something moves in the underbrush. You're not alone here.|Primary=Defeat all wolves in area - 60:00|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=Failure - You've received a signal from Maria Jenkins. Your time on Praetorian Earth is up.<br />Success - When you defeated Shadowhunter, he spat out, 'Your foul machines have been given to the metallic abominations.'}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* [[Shadowhunter]] ([[Archvillain]])

{{Mission Clue|Name=Shadowhunter's Story|Text=When you defeated Shadowhunter, he spat:

'Though it pained me, I have culled the infected creatures from my pack. My brothers will not serve as your spies! Your foul machines were given to the metallic abominations, the ones called [[Siege]] and [[Nightstar]]. They may do with them as the wish. I have no interest in the trappings of artificiality.'}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Random chatter|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''"Grooowwwrr!"''<br />
'''Combat start:'''  ''"Grarrr!"''}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Shadowhunter dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''"Tonight we will exact our revenge upon {{Character}}."''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''"I have culled the infected creatures from my pack.  My brothers will not serve as your spies!"''}}

'''Debriefing'''  ''Mission Failure''

While you were gone, Portal Corporation managed to get a bead on the residual signal from those scanners. The data's fuzzy, but it seems likely they're some sort of facility on Praetorian Earth, rumored to be under the control of the villain Siege. I hate to send you in there. But I think I have to.

'''Debriefing'''  ''Mission Success''

So, the scanners were given to Siege and Nightstar. I think we'd better stay on this course, {{Character}}.  I'm afraid it's leading us toward something big.

==== {{UL|Bring back the missing scanners}} ====

'''Briefing'''

We've found the location of a storage facility operated by [[Siege]] and [[Nightstar]]. There's a good chance our missing data scanners may be there. I think it's important that we track down those data scanners. {{Character}}; I don't want to see [[Portal Corporation]] tech in the hands of the [[Praetorians (Enemy Group)|Praetorians]]. I need you to infiltrate that facility and bring back the missing scanners. Can you do that?

'''Mission Acceptance'''

Those scanners were built with state of the art technology. There's no telling what Siege and his minions can learn from them.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

We need every last scanner back, {{Character}}.  I won't see that technology left in the Praetorians' hands.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Siege's enormous facility is staffed by scores of mechanized men. You'll have to fight your way through them to locate the missing scanners.|Primary=Defeat Siege and his minions|Secondary=Find the scanners|Additional=|Completion=You learned where the scanners are being stored.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* [[Nightstar]] ([[Archvillain]])
* [[Siege]] ([[Archvillain]])

{{Mission Clue|Name=Transfer Order|Text=According to this transfer order, found on a computer in Siege's storage facility, Portal Corporation's data scanners have been sent to a lab operated by [[Neuron]] and his surgically enhanced lieutenant, [[Bobcat]].}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Nightstar dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''"Maintain a tight patrol!  Siege is concerned about invaders!"''<br />
'''Combat start:'''  ''"I have more than enough power to deal with you!"''}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Siege dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''"I'm told that the scanners have proved most illuminating."''<br />
'''Combat start:'''  ''"How dare you invade my world?"''}}

'''Debriefing'''

It sounds like the Praetorians are hard at work learning all they can about Portal Corporation's data scanners. They might be trying to reverse engineer them, or even adapt them to some nefarious purpose. We've got to get those scanners back!

==== {{UL|Get the data scanners back}} ====
===== {{UL|Defeat Bobcat and her minions}} =====
'''Briefing'''

From what you learned at [[Siege]]'s storage facility, it seems that [[Portal Corporation]]'s data scanners are being held at one of [[Neuron]]'s labs. Portal Corporation already knows the location of one of those labs. I need you to go to [[Praetoria|Praetorian Earth]] and get those data scanners back. While you're there, see if you can find out what the [[Praetorians (Enemy Group)|Praetorians]] hope to gain by studying them.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

If you manage to get any of the scanners back, take them over to [[Tina Macintyre]] at Portal Corporation.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

We need those data scanners, {{Character}}.  Every minute we lose is another minute Neuron has to examine them!

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You hear a sound that strangely resembles a purr.|Primary=Defeat Bobcat and her minions|Secondary= Find the scanners|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Bobcat and retrieved the data scanners.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* [[Bobcat]] ([[Archvillain]])

''You found the data scanners!''
{{Mission Clue|Name=Data scanners|Text=You retrieved these bullet-sized Portal Corporation data scanners from one of Neuron's labs. Several have been disassembled, others have been augmented with new wires and memory chips. A set of research notes indicates that Neuron's scientists are making progress in their efforts to adapt the devices, but the purpose of this adaptation is unclear. According to the notes, a number of the scanners were sent on to another of Neuron's labs.}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Patrolling Praetorians Dialogue|text=
'''Alley Cat 1:''' ''If that pesky {{Character}} invades, Bobcat will flay us alive! ''<br />
'''Alley Cat 2:''' ''No worries. We can take {{Character}}! ''<br />
}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Bobcat dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''Don't relax your guard for a minute.''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''"If {{Character}} escapes, Neuron will show us no mercy!"''}}

===== {{UL|Take scanners to Tina Macintyre}} =====
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

Tina can tell us more about how those scanners were modified.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Take scanners to Tina Macintyre|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}

{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Tina Macintyre|Text=Now that we've got an idea of how the data scanners were modified, I should be able to remotely activate the scanners that were sent to Neuron's second lab. Then we can pinpoint its location and send you in to determine his purpose. Right off the bat, I can tell you that his adaptation of our technology is most advanced. I'd say he's up to something pretty serious.}}

===== {{UL|Defeat Neuron and his minions}} =====
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

We need to know what Neuron is playing at!

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The sweat on the back of your neck chills you as you step into the climate-controlled lab.|Primary=Defeat Neuron and his minions|Secondary=Find the scanners
** Seek clues|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Neuron and learned that Statesman has been imprisoned.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* [[Neuron]] ([[Archvillain]])

''You found the remaining scanners, along with some disturbing research notes.''
{{Mission Clue|Name=Altered scanners|Text=You retrieved these altered Portal Corporation data scanners from Neuron's lab. The accompanying research notes state that the scanners are beginning to prove effective in the interrogation of [[Statesman]]. Although no needle could pierce his skin and no Praetorian technology could unearth his secrets, it seems that Statesman is more vulnerable to technology from his own world. The excited researcher indicates that he has every expectation of breaking Statesman through the use of your world's technology.}}

''You intercepted a message to Neuron.''
{{Mission Clue|Name=Intercepted message|Text=While investigating Neuron's secret lab, you intercepted this message. It is from a clan on Warrior Earth, the home dimension of the ruthless [[Battle Maiden]]. It offers the clan's allegiance to Neuron, if the supervillain will help the clan defend itself against Battle Maiden's relentless and often violent recruitment policies. According to the message, Battle Maiden plans to bomb the clan's home if they do not swear to follow her. Rather than accede to this blackmail, the clan has chosen to find itself a new master.}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Neuron dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''"Has the [[Statesman]] become more talkative?"''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''"You will not invade my lab!"''}}

'''Debriefing'''

The Praetorians have [[Statesman]] captive! How can this be? This is huge, {{Character}}, this is colossal!  We've got to do everything in our power to rescue Statesman from those fiends.  Maybe that message you got from Warrior Earth can help us.  I'll look into it directly.

==== {{UL|Defend the Warrior clan from Battle Maiden}} ====
===== {{UL|Save Warrior clan's village}} =====

'''Briefing'''

[[Statesman]] is in the hands of the [[Praetorians (Enemy Group)|Praetorians]], and we have to follow every lead that might help us effect his escape. I'm hoping that the message you intercepted from Warrior Earth can be one such lead. The warrior clan was willing to pledge allegiance to [[Neuron]] for help against the conquering [[Battle Maiden]]. It could be that if you go to Warrior Earth and defend that clan from Battle Maiden, they might be willing to help you instead.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

Battle Maiden's persuasive tactics lean heavily toward the brutal.  According to that message, she plans to bomb the clan's village if they don't give in to her demands.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

I need you to see what you can learn from that Warrior clan.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The sound of steel quickens your heartbeat.|Primary=Save Warrior clan's village|Secondary=15 bombs to defuse|Additional=|Completion=You defused the bomb and learned that Kawago, the warrior clan's elder, was kidnapped by Battle Maiden.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs''' <!-- These names need to be verified, I suspected that these are the random choices the bosses may be... Gentay/Kolaga/Yatima and Cpl. Jitoy/Lt. Kentow/Gen. Kantai -->
* Gentay {{Named|Faction=Praetorians (Enemy Group)|Type=Champion of War (Boss)|Text=Champion of War}}
* Cpl. Jitoy {{Named|Faction=Praetorians (Enemy Group)|Type=Champion of War (Boss)|Text=Champion of War}}
* Kolaga {{Named|Faction=Praetorians (Enemy Group)|Type=Champion of War (Boss)|Text=Champion of War}}
* Lt. Kentow {{Named|Faction=Praetorians (Enemy Group)|Type=Champion of War (Boss)|Text=Champion of War}}
* Yatima {{Named|Faction=Praetorians (Enemy Group)|Type=Champion of War (Boss)|Text=Champion of War}}
* Gen. Kantai {{Named|Faction=Praetorians (Enemy Group)|Type=Champion of War}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=Defused bomb|Text=You kept this bomb you defused on Warrior Earth. It's possible that [[Tina Macintyre]], the talented Portal scientist, may be able to trace the bomb's dimensional signature.}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Battling Villains Dialogue|text=
'''Champion of Battle 1''' ''You are kidnappers! You have no honor!''<br />
'''Champion of Battle 2:''' ''We did what was necessary to make you see the light. ''<br />
}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Battling Bosses Dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''<br />
:'''Champion of War 1:'''  ''If our clan elder is not returned, Battle Maiden will feel our wrath!"''<br />
:'''Champion of War 2:'''  ''Kawago will be returned only if you comply."''<br />
'''Combat start:'''<br />
:'''Champion of War 1:'''  ''This is our battle!"''<br />
:'''Champion of War 2:'''  ''Leave, or be destroyed with these peasants!"''}}

===== {{UL|Take defused bomb to Tina}} =====
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

Tina may still be able to trace the dimensional signature of that bomb.  Then we can follow Battle Maiden to her hideout.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Take defused bomb to Tina|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}

{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Tina Macintyre|Text=Back again, {{Character}}. Yes, I believe I can trace the dimensional signature of this bomb. It originated on [[Praetoria|Praetorian Earth]], that's to be expected.  Oh!  It looks like the bomb can be traced to a network of caverns deep within the Praetorians' world. If you're looking for Battle Maiden, I recommend starting there.}}

===== {{UL|Defeat Battle Maiden & her minions}} =====
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

If we rescue their clan leader, that Warrior clan may be a little more receptive.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The cavern's air is ice cold; little thought is given to comfort in Battle Maiden's domain.|Primary=Defeat Battle Maiden & her minions|Secondary=Rescue Kawago|Additional=|Completion=You freed Kawago and learned about a world of shadows.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* Kawago, clan elder (non-escort Hostage)
* [[Battle Maiden]] ([[Archvillain]])

{{Mission Clue|Name=The clan elder's story|Text=When you rescued Kawago from Battle Maiden, she told you:

'My people are quick to anger, but I am certain they will forgive you once they realize that you have freed us from Battle Maiden's reign of terror. I'm afraid I cannot aid you in your quest to free your own clan elder, this [[Statesman]]. But if you ever need my help, you may call upon me.'}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Battle Maiden dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''"Kawago will see what it means to defy me!"''<br />
'''Combat start:'''  ''"You can die with Kawago, for all I care!"''}}

{{NPC Text|title=Kawago, clan elder dialogue|text=
'''Upon rescue:'''  ''"Thank you, my friend.  Let me tell you my tale."''}}

'''Debriefing'''

Shadows, huh? The Praetorians are interested in shadows? I suppose we better look into this. {{Character}}. It could be that Kawago is right; this could be the lead that helps us free Statesman from the Praetorians.

==== {{UL|Rescue people from their shadows}} ====

'''Briefing'''

We've got an emergency situation here, {{Character}}!  I just got a report from a neighborhood called Faunton Park.  The people there claim that their shadows are actually trying to attack them.  I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the [[Praetorians (Enemy Group)|Praetorians]] are behind this.  It's chaos over there, {{Character}}.  You've got to rescue those people from their shadows!

'''Mission Acceptance'''

I can hardly believe the stories I'm hearing. People are saying that their shadows stepped right off the pavement and started to attack!

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

Faunton Park is still in the grip of those strange shadows!

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You've never heard of something as strange as what Maria Jenkins described to you. Shadows? Attacking their owners?|Primary=Rescue citizens from shadows|Secondary=9 citizens to rescue|Additional=|Completion=You saved the citizens!}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* Terrified citizen x 9 (non-escort Hostages)

{{Mission Clue|Name=The citizen's story|Text=One of the citizens you rescued from the shadows told you:

'Those creatures, they just showed up and started chanting. And then my shadow came to life! I swear it did. Listen, I heard them talking about a World of Shadows, the one their leader, [[Black Swan]], comes from. They said that they can keep 'the prisoner' there indefinitely. I don't know who this prisoner is, but I'm sure he could use a hero like you!

'Listen, I've got a little bit of mystical know how. I think I can help you fight those shadows. I wasn't strong enough to bear the weight of this spell, but perhaps a hero like yourself could do it.'}}

'''Temporary Power'''

Upon completing this mission, a hero will receive the [[Fettering Nimbus]] temporary power.

{{PowerBox|Icon=Temporary FetteringNimbus.png|Name=Fettering Nimbus|Effect=Ranged, Moderate Damage over Time(Energy), Target: Immobilize|Desc=The magician you rescued from Black Swan's shadow creatures has imbued you with the power to bring forth a strange white light from your hands. The light is painful to the shadows, and can hold them in place while dealing energy damage to them. There are 75 charges.}}

{{red|''Note:  The Fettering Nimbus temporary power will disappear after the mission [[Maria Jenkins#Rescue the prisoner|Rescue the prisoner]].''}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Casting Shadows Dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''Let the shadows be freed! ''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''You will not stop this ritual! ''<br />
}}

{{NPC Text|title=Terrified citizens dialogue|text=
'''Upon rescue:'''<br />
''"I've never been so scared in my life!"''<br />
''"I'm going to name my first child after you!"''<br />
''"What's going on here!"''<br />
''"You are the greatest!"''<br />
''"That was amazing, {{Character}}!"''<br />
''"I think they wanted us dead!"''<br />
''"Thank you, thank you, thank you!"''<br />
''"They charmed our own shadows!"''

'''Terrified citizen with clue, upon rescue:'''  ''"I heard their plan!"''}}

'''Debriefing'''

If that citizen heard right, Black Swan may be keeping [[Statesman]] on her mysterious Shadow World.  We've got to do whatever we can to locate that world.  The life of this town's greatest hero may well hang in the balance!

==== {{UL|Talk to Tina Macintyre about the Shadow World}} ====
===== {{UL|Talk to Tina Macintyre}} =====

'''Briefing'''

I'd like you to go talk to [[Tina Macintyre]] once more. She's a gifted scientist, and it's just possible that she may be able to track down this Shadow World where [[Black Swan]] draws her minions from. If Tina can find it, I'd like you to go there and see if you can find out whether [[Statesman]] is actually imprisoned on that world. If he is, we've got to break him free.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

I don't really know whether we're chasing a solid lead or a wild goose. I do know we can't stop until Statesman's safe at home.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

Tina just called.  She's waiting for you.

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

{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Tina Macintyre|Text=Yes, [[Portal Corporation]] has charted no fewer than 17 different Shadow Worlds.  It's certainly possible that Black Swan's home dimension is one of those.  Perhaps we can narrow it down if I give you a quick scan.  After all, you fought Black Swan's shadows quite recently; you may have a trace of their dimensional signature about you.

Well, here's a promising lead.  I'd like you to check out dimensions Zeta Tao 7-63.  I think you may find Black Swan's strange shadow minions there.}}

===== {{UL|Rescue the prisoner}} =====

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

I need to know if that Shadow World in connected to Statesman's disappearance!

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You hate to think of anyone imprisoned on this desolate planet, even someone as brave as Statesman.|Primary=Rescue the prisoner|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You rescued Black Swan's prisoner, but found no trace of Statesman.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* Julio Jimenez (non-escort Hostage)
* [[Black Swan]] ([[Archvillain]])

{{red|''Note: It is not required to defeat Black Swan in this mission, and the game will not clue you in to her presence. However, her defeat is required for the [[Portal Jockey Badge]] [[accolade]].  Many players have fallen victim to the seemingly easy objective and exit the mission without defeating Black Swan.''}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=Julio's story|Text=When you rescued Julio Jimenez from Black Swan's shadows, he told you:

'The master of my world has been dueling with Black Swan for some time.  You see, he is trying desperately to leave his dimension, and she is trying to keep him in it. She used her dark power to invade my world and kidnap me, because she wanted information about the master. But I could not tell her anything, not ever.  If the master were ever to know, it would be most terrible.  Not just for me, but for my family as well!'}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Black Swan dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''"The prisoner will speak, or else I will make him."''<br />
'''Combat start:'''  ''"You will die among my shadows!"''}}

{{NPC Text|title=Julio Jimenez dialogue|text=
'''Upon rescue:'''  ''"I'll tell you my story.  But I'm afraid it won't make much sense."''}}

'''Debriefing'''

That Julio Jimenez sure had a disturbing story to tell. I wonder who this dark master of his actually is? That's a question we may have to revisit at some time. But for now, finding Statesman is our number one priority.

==== {{UL|Check out the asylum}} ====

'''Briefing'''

Well, that Shadow World may have been a dead end, but [[Portal Corporation]] has been scanning [[Praetoria|Praetorian Earth]] for some time now, and they've located a possible location where [[Statesman]] may be imprisoned. I need you to check out an asylum run by [[Mother Mayhem]] and her crazed henchman, [[Malaise (Praetorian)|Malaise]]. If you see any sign of Statesman, report back immediately.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

Statesman and I used to adventure together, you know. If the [[Praetorians (Enemy Group)|Praetorians]] have done anything to him, they'll have me to deal with.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

Have you found any sign of Statesman yet?  {{Character}}, if he's imprisoned in that asylum, we have to know!

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=A chittering laugh breaks off into a mournful wail.|Primary=Defeat all villains in asylum|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Mother Mayhem and Malaise, but found no sign of Statesman.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* [[Malaise (Praetorian)|Malaise]] ([[Archvillain]])
* [[Mother Mayhem]] ([[Archvillain]])


{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Malaise dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''"Strap down Mrs. Wiggins in 104."''<br />
'''Combat start:'''  ''"Come to see the sideshow?"''}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Mother Mayhem dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''"I want to hear the patients howling by nightfall."''<br />
'''Combat start:'''  ''"Ah, a new patient!  What a wonderful surprise!"''}}

'''Debriefing'''

There was no sign of Statesman in that asylum? Darn. Well, we can't give up hope yet, {{Character}}.  [[Portal Corporation]]'s scans picked up another likely lead; we'll try that out next.

==== {{UL|Search Infernal's torture chamber for any sign of Statesman}} ====

'''Briefing'''

[[Mother Mayhem]]'s asylum may have been a dead end, but we're going to free [[Statesman]] yet. [[Portal Corporation]] turned up another likely lead: a mystical torture chamber run by the demonic [[Infernal (Praetorian)|Infernal]] and his twisted sidekick, [[Diabolique]]. If Statesman is there, there's no doubt the [[Praetorians (Enemy Group)|Praetorians]] are trying to pump him for information. States won't give an inch, but I hate the thought of him in a place like that. I want you to comb that torture chamber for any sign of Statesman.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

Statesman is one of the greatest heroes I ever met, and I've made the acquaintance of quite a few. I can't imagine how the Praetorians managed to capture him!

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

Statesman may be in Infernal's torture chamber right this minute.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You can't tell in this light, but it's possible that the walls are stained with blood.|Primary=Defeat all villains in cavern|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Infernal and Diabolique, but found no sign of Statesman.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* [[Diabolique]] ([[Archvillain]])
* [[Infernal (Praetorian)|Infernal]] ([[Archvillain]])


{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Diabolique dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''"What new pleasures has Infernal cooked up for us?"''<br />
'''Combat start:'''  ''"You will face the terrible wrath of Infernal!"''}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Infernal dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''"This is going to be an evening to remember, my pets."''<br />
'''Combat start:'''  ''"You will rot in my dungeon forever!"''}}

'''Debriefing'''

I was really hoping that you'd find Statesman, or at least a clue to his location.  I'm getting worried, {{Character}}.  I won't give up until States is safely back in this dimension. But I sure wish we had some hope of finding him soon.

==== {{UL|Repel the Praetorians from the Portal Corporation lab}} ====

'''Briefing'''

{{Character}}, something terrible has happened!  The [[Praetorians (Enemy Group)|Praetorians]] have invaded a [[Portal Corporation]] lab!  It's that thug [[Marauder]] and his sick lieutenant, [[Dominatrix]].  There's a lot of important technology in that lab, but, even more importantly, there are half a dozen technicians.  You've got to repel the Praetorians from that lab!

'''Mission Acceptance'''

Those Praetorians may well be the greatest threat [[Paragon City]] has ever faced.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

That Portal Corporation lab is still in the hands of the Praetorians!

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=From within the lab, a man's voice calls desperately for help.|Primary=Defeat all villains in lab|Secondary=5 scientists to save|Additional=|Completion=You expelled the Praetorians from the Portal Corporation lab.}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* 5 Scientists (non-escort Hostage)
* [[Dominatrix]] ([[Archvillain]])
* [[Marauder]] ([[Archvillain]])

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=The scientist's story|Text=One of the scientists you rescued from the Praetorians told you:

'I heard that Dominatrix mutter something about having just been in Statesman's cell. So, when no one was looking, I pulled out a scanner and did a quick dimensional scan. I've got the coordinates of Dominatrix's last location on [[Praetoria|Praetorian Earth]]! If she was telling the truth, these coordinates may help you find Statesman at last!'}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Patrolling Paretorians Dialogue|text=
'''Servant 1:''' ''Dominatrix commands a tight patrol ''<br />
'''Servant 2:''' ''As the Domme wishes ''<br />
}}
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Dominatrix dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''"Do you remember the look on States' face the first time he saw me?  Hah!  What a wimp!"''<br />
'''Combat start:'''  ''"You can join your role model in a Praetorian jail!"''}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Marauder dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''"This world and all its people will be Tyrant's!"''<br />
'''Combat start:'''  ''"You can't take me, puny hero!  But please, go ahead and try!"''}}

{{NPC Text|title=Scientists dialogue|text=
'''Upon rescue:'''<br />
''"Thank goodness for heroes!"''<br />
''"You saved us!"''<br />
''"That Dominatrix chick is crazy!"''<br />
''"Is that the Back Alley Brawler?  Tell me it's not!"''

'''Scientist with clue, upon rescue:'''  ''"Listen!  I think I can tell you where they came from!"''}}

'''Debriefing'''

Wow, {{Character}}, if that scientist is right, we may have finally found Statesman!  You should get some friends together; I expect this rescue mission will be a doozy.

==== {{UL|Free Statesman}} ====

'''Briefing'''

According to the [[Portal Corporation|Portal]] technician who scanned [[Dominatrix]], [[Statesman]] is being held in a cave network deep within the bowels of [[Praetoria|Praetorian Earth]]. They've scanned the area, and what they've learned has been immensely useful. It seems that Statesman's bonds are powered by a generator held by [[Tyrant]] himself! If you can defeat Tyrant, you can free Statesman!

'''Mission Acceptance'''

You remember how the [[Praetorians (Enemy Group)|Praetorians]] weren't able to use their own tech to scan States? Well, our best theory on that is that Statesman is physically so similar to Tyrant that his presence in the Praetorian dimension is never quite complete. It's as if there just isn't room for him there. The upshot is that Statesman is impervious to Praetorian technology. And it's impervious to him! He can't break out of those bonds, not on his own. You have to help him!

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You never dreamed that the great Statesman would someday rely on you for help. Now that the moment's here, there's no time to savor it. After all, there's a job to be done.|Primary=Defeat Tyrant and his minions|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Tyrant and freed Statesman!}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* [[Statesman]] (Captive, level 54 [[Archvillain]]-class Ally)
* [[Tyrant]] ([[Archvillain]], minimum level 50 regardless of mission owner [[Level|experience level]])

{{Mission Clue|Name=Tyrant's warning|Text=When you defeated Tyrant, he told you:

'Up until now, toying with your simple dimension has been nothing but an amusement. Now, you have roused my wrath. Now, this is war!'}}

Defeating Tyrant earns the [[Statesman's Pal Badge]].

{{BadgeBox|Statesman's Pal}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Tyrant dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''"So, Statesman.  How does it feel to be a prisoner?"''<br />
'''Combat start:'''  ''"Statesman will never be freed!"''}}

{{NPC Text|title=Statesman dialogue|text=
'''Upon rescue:'''  ''"Thank you, {{Character}}.  I have been watching your career for some time.<br />  I'm not surprised you've come this far.  Keep fighting the good fight."''}}

'''Debriefing'''

You did it! You freed Statesman! I can hardly believe it's true. Can you imagine the faces of the citizens, when they see Statesman flying over their city once more? I don't think I've ever been so proud!

Statesman sent this face plate over for you. He said to tell you that he was glad to see Paragon City had been in good hands while he was away. Statesman isn't careless with his praise; it seems pretty clear to me that he thinks the world of you.


== Missions ==

==== {{UL|Run a patrol for Praetorian activity}} ====

'''Briefing'''

Ever since the [[Praetorians (Enemy Group)|Praetorians]] first set eyes on our dimension, they've wanted it for their own. It's only through the constant vigilance of heroes like yourself that [[Peregrine Island]], the heart of [[Portal Corporation]], is kept safe. If the Praetorians manage to take over Portal, we'll have no defense against their dimensional incursions. '''I'd like you to run a sweep through Peregrine Island and make sure there's no Praetorian activity going on.'''

'''Mission Acceptance'''

If you see anything, and I mean anything, we need to know about it.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Patrol, watch for Praetorians|Secondary=Visit 5 locations|Additional=|Completion=}}

'''Debriefing'''

Thanks for doing your part to keep [[Peregrine Island]] safe. Make no mistake about it, if the Praetorians ever manage to mount an invasion, [[Peregrine Island]] will be ground zero. It's up to heroes like you to make sure they can't get a foothold on the area.

==== {{UL|Take down Chimera's training facility}} ====

'''Briefing'''

We've locked the primary facility where Chimera trains his ninja assassins. I'd like you to get in there and take down that training facility. You'd wipe out a good portion of Chimera's troops, while making it harder for him to train others. That's what I'd call a big coup.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

Chimera's ninjas are stealthy and smart. You'll have to be the same if you want to succeed.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

{{orange|needs data}}

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Chimera's training facility is hidden away in this forgotten graveyard.|Primary=Defeat Chimera & his guards|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Chimera.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* [[Chimera]] ([[Archvillain]])

{{red|''Note: Chimera is always located on the central plateau. Defeating Chimera alone without defeating his guards is sufficient to complete the mission.''}}

{{NPC Text|title=Chimera dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  {{orange|needs data}}<br />
'''Combat start:'''  {{orange|needs data}}}}

'''Debriefing'''

That ninja camp you shut down was one of Praetorian Earth's best facilities for churning out smart, well-trained troops. With it gone, we can all breathe a little easier. I imagine Chimera's catching the brunt of Tyrant's temper right now; I know I wouldn't want to be him tonight!

==== {{UL|Stop Mother Mayhem}} ====
{{red|''Note: As of [[Issue 14]] this mission is indeed time limited, a two-hour counter begins once the mission is acccepted.''}}

'''Briefing'''

On our world, [[Sister Psyche]]'s one of the nicest women I know. But on [[Praetoria|Praetorian Earth]], her alter-ego is known as [[Mother Mayhem]]. Rather than use her psychic powers for good, Mother Mayhem uses them to drive people insane! She triggers the rage center in their brains, turning them into deranged killing machines. I've got an urgent report from [[Portal Corporation]]; Mother Mayhem and a slew of her 'patients' have just beamed into a downtown area called Waxahachie Park. You've got to get over there and stop Mother Mayhem! Otherwise, the Waxahachie occupants may wind up dead! You only have 2 hours to deal with the situation.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

You'll need to take the Light Rail to get to Waxahachie Park. Remember, Mother Mayhem's minions are really just victims of her evil mind-control. Stop them, but don't do them harm.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat all villains in area - 2:00:00|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* [[Mother Mayhem]] ([[Archvillain]])

{{NPC Text|title=Mother Mayhem dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  {{orange|needs data}}<br />
'''Combat start:'''  {{orange|needs data}}}}

'''Debriefing'''

The police rounded up Mother Mayhem's minions and took them to the asylum. The doctors there hope that after a few weeks away form Mother Mayhem's influence, those poor people may start to regain their sanity. I'd say you did a good thing not just for [[Paragon City]], but for the oppressed people of Praetorian Earth as well.

==== {{UL|Go to Shadowhunter's lair and consecrate the bones}} ====

'''Briefing'''

Portal Corporation has located the stronghold of the Praetorian villain called Shadowhunter. It's a wooded thicket, where the bones of Shadowhunter's victims are kept, unburied and unconsecrated. Shadowhunter and his wolves draw their power from those bones, and from the restless spirits tied to them. If you could go to Shadowhunter's lair and consecrate the bones, you'll free the spirits of his victims. each spirit you free will weaken Shadowhunter and his minions.

There's a catch, though. If you don't manage to complete your mission quickly, Shadowhunter's wolves may get a chance to hide them. Then we'll never break his power. You only have 1 hour.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

This may be a tactical strike, but it's also a mission of mercy. You'll be freeing many trapped and miserable spirits.

Here's a bottle of holy water. Use it sparingly, Character; from what I understand, Shadowhunter has many victims.

{{Mission Clue|Name=Holy Water|Text=This flask of water has been blessed by Father Hanrahan, one of Paragon City's many priests. By sprinkling it over the bones of Shadowhunter's victims, you can weaken the villain's power.}}

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat Shadowhunter & his wolves - 1:00:00|Secondary=15 bones to consecrate|Additional=|Completion=Failure - {{orange|needs data}}<br />Success - You defeated Shadowhunter and consecrated the bones of his victims.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* [[Shadowhunter]] (Arch Villain)

{{NPC Text|title=Shadowhunter dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  {{orange|needs data}}<br />
'''Combat start:'''  {{orange|needs data}}}}

'''Debriefing''' ''Mission Failure''

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'''Debriefing''' ''Mission Successful''

Good work, Character. It'll take Shadowhunter a long time to recoup the power you took from him. I suspect we won't be hearing from him for a while!

==== {{UL|Shut down Black Swan's portal to the Shadow World}} ====

'''Briefing'''

The Praetorian [[Black Swan]] gains her powers from her dimension of origin, some sort of Shadow World. No one at [[Portal Corporation]] has yet been able to determine which dimension Black Swan comes from, but we know that that's where she finds her shadow soldiers. If you could shut down Black Swan's portal to Shadow World, you could prevent her army from growing any larger. Maybe you could even cut off her own power supply!

'''Mission Acceptance'''

The location of this Shadow World is a mystery Portal Corporation has been trying to plumb for some time.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

I need you to shut down the portal linking Praetorian Earth to the Shadow World.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat Black Swan & her guards|Secondary=Destroy the portal|Additional=|Completion=}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* [[Black Swan]] ([[Archvillain]])


{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Black Swan dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''Prepare the portal for my departure.''<br />
'''Combat start:'''  ''How dare you come to my domain?''}}

'''Debriefing'''

We still haven't located Black Swan's Shadow World, but at least we've cut off her access to it for the time being. Good work, {{Character}}. I'm glad I've got you with me in the fight against the Praetorians.

==== {{UL|Shut down Siege's factory}} ====

This is exciting, Character. We've got a lead on one of Siege's primary production facilities, the factories where he produces all his android minions. If you could get to Praetorian Earth and shut down Siege's factory, you'll be taking a lot of the bite out of his army. It won't be easy, Character. But I believe that if anyone can manage this, it's you.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

My sources have informed me that the facility has several power generators you'll need to disable.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

If Siege is allowed to keep pumping out robots, Paragon City could have hard times ahead.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Siege's massive factory spouts great gouts of black smoke into the air.|Primary=Defeat Siege & his guards|Secondary=Seek clues, 7 generators to destroy|Additional=|Completion=You disabled Siege's factory and found some android parts.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* [[Siege]] ([[Archvillain]])

{{Mission Clue|Name=Andoid Parts|Text=You recovered these android parts from Siege's production facility on Praetorian Earth. They should help the scientists of your world figure out how to best combat Siege's legions.}}

{{NPC Text|title=Seige dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''We must step up production to prepare for the invasion.''<br />
'''Combat start:'''   ''My robot warriors will tear you to shreds!''}}

'''Debriefing'''

You've put a serious crimp in Siege's production. Even better, these android parts you found should give us a good idea of how to best battle Siege's android dopplegangers. Citadel's been cooperating with us in our analyses of the androids, but there are still a few enigmas we can't crack. Maybe now that'll change.

==== {{UL|Stop the battle between Malaise and the Rikti}} ====

'''Briefing'''

The Rikti and the Praetorians may have the same goals in mind, but that doesn't make them friends. On the contrary. The Praetorians want to conquer Earth for themselves, so they're as interested in beating back the Rikti as we are. One of the Praetorians has cooked up an ingenious scheme for weakening the Rikti; Malaise plans to use some sort of drug to revert the converted Lost back to a more human state. He hopes to pit them against their Rikti masters and create chaos in the Rikti ranks.

As we speak, Malaise's forces are moving in on a Rikti base in the sewers. I need you to get to the sewers and stop the battle. Damage to the sewer system is a real health hazard, and there's also the risk that Malaise will reinforce his army with the converted Lost.

Malaise has the power to inflict his madness on others; most of his minions are deranged and unstable, just like the Lost themselves. In fact, if he manages to revert some of the Rikti converts to their Lost state, they should fit right into his army.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The gibbering voices of Malaise's crazed minions bounce eerily off the sewer walls.|Primary=Defeat all villains in sewer|Secondary=4 drug stashes to confiscate|Additional=|Completion=You stopped the battle in the sewers.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Rikti}}
{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* [[Malaise (Praetorian)|Malaise]] ([[Archvillain]])

{{Mission Clue|Name=Mutagenic drugs|Text=Malaise planned to use these drugs to reverse the mutations of the Lost who have become full-fledged Rikti. By converting these people back into the Lost, Malaise hoped to cause chaos within the Rikti ranks and perhaps create new soldiers to swell his army.}}

{{NPC Text|title=Malaise dialogue|text=
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'''Debriefing'''

It's disturbing how twisted Malaise's minions really are. I can't help but feel sorry for them; after all, they were ordinary people until Malaise got his hooks into them. At least you prevented him from converting the Rikti into more followers for his cause.

==== {{UL|Find out where Battle Maiden's troops are coming from}} ====
===== {{UL|Find clue to Battle Maiden's plans}} =====

'''Briefing'''

We've learned that the Praetorian Battle Maiden is recruiting her troops from some other dimension.  The problem is, we don't know which one.  I need you to get to Praetorian Earth and infiltrate Battle Maiden's headquarters.  See if you can find anything to indicate which world her troops are coming from.  If we can cut off her supply, we may be able to keep her from posing a threat to Paragon City.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

If you find anything that might come from the world of Battle Maiden's troops, take it to Tina Macintyre.  She may be able to get a dimensional trace on it.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

We need to know where Battle Maiden's troops are coming from.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Find clue to Battle Maiden's plans|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You found a clue to the source of Battle maiden's troops}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

===== {{UL|Take stone to Tina Macintyre}} =====
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

Tina Macintyre needs to see those stone shavings.  She may be able to figure out their dimension of origin.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Take stone to Tina Macintyre|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}

{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Tina Macintyre|Text=It certainly does look as though Battle Maiden is originally from this Warrior Earth.  I wonder how she won a spot for herself among the Praetorians?  If I had to guess, I'd say it was for her viciousness in battle.  That's a trait that certainly seems to be valued in Praetorian society.

Let me see those stone shavings.  Well, it's weak, but I've got a dimensional trace.  I'll tell the technicians to open up a portal to Warrior Earth for you.  Once you're there, you'll need to stop Battle Maiden from recruiting more troops}}

===== {{UL|Defeat Battle Maiden & her guards}} =====
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

Battle Maiden can't be allowed to swell her army!  She's already dangerous enough as it is!

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat Battle Maiden & her guards|Secondary=Destroy the last weapons!|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Battle Maiden.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* [[Battle Maiden]] ([[Archvillain]])


{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Battle Maiden dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''"Take these weapons and use them in my service."''<br />
'''Combat start:'''  ''"Do not interfere!"''}}

'''Debriefing'''

By destroying those weapons, you upset Battle Maiden's delicate negotiations.  I think it's safe to say that Warrior Earth won't be sending any more troops her way, at least for a while.  From what we can tell of that world's warriors, not one of them wants to join up with a losing team.

==== {{UL|Rescue spirits from Diabolique}} ====

'''Briefing'''

The Praetorian Diabolique gains her power by controlling the spirits of the dead.  I've got it on good authority that she's performing such a summoning in a graveyard on Praetorian Earth within the next few hours.  If you could stop her before she enslaves the spirits in that graveyard, you'll have struck a solid blow in the figh tot keep Paragon City safe.  You only have 2 hours to stop the summoning.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

It's hard to believe that Numina's alternate self can be so evil.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat Diabolique & her guards - 2:00:00|Secondary=Rescue 3 spirits|Additional=|Completion=Failure - {{orange|needs data}}<br />Success - You defeated Diabolique and rescued the spirits she planned to enslave.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* Ghost x 3 (non-escort Hostages)
* [[Diabolique]] ([[Archvillain]])

Spending time in this zone earns the [[Shrouded Badge]].
{{BadgeBox|Shrouded}}

{{NPC Text|title=Diabolique dialogue|text=
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'''Combat start:'''  {{orange|needs data}}}}

'''Debriefing''' ''Mission Failure''

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'''Debriefing''' ''Mission Successful''

Diabolique's spectral forces remain a force to be reckoned with, but at least you kept her from swelling their ranks.  And you helped some people, too.  Or should I call them ghosts?  Spirits?  Whatever you call them, you kept them free from Diabolique's rule.  I'd say that's what being a hero is all about.


==== {{UL|Defeat Dominatrix and confiscate the Fixadine}} ====
===== {{UL|Defeat Dominatrix & her minions}} =====
'''Briefing'''

Today I've got a chance for you to not only strike the [[Praetorians (Enemy Group)|Praetorians]], but also do some good for this world. I've received word that the villain [[Dominatrix]] is having a rave in a warehouse on [[Praetoria|Praetorian Earth]]. Her guests will be enjoying all the most extravagant debauchments [[Praetoria|Praetorian Earth]] has to offer, including a drug called Fixadine. Sound familiar? That's because it's the [[Praetorian]] version of [[Superadine]]. I need you to defeat [[Dominatrix]] and confiscate the Fixadine. Can you do it?

'''Acceptance'''

Fixadine and [[Superadine]] have some subtle molecular differences. [[Steven Sheridan|Dr. Steve Sheridan]] believes he can use the Fixadine in his ongoing efforts to cure the [[Trolls]] of their [[Superadine]]-induced mutations. Once you've got the drug, get it over to him.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

I'm glad to see that you don't have any quit in you, {{Character}}.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The sound system booms out a crazy punk beat.|Primary=Defeat Dominatrix & her minions|Secondary=Find the drugs!|Additional=|Completion=You defeated [[Dominatrix]] and confiscated her Fixadine.}}

'''Notable NPCs'''
* [[Dominatrix]] ([[Archvillain]])

{{Mission Clue|Name=Fixadine|Text=This [[Praetorian]] drug is quite similar to your world's [[Superadine]], but there are certain subtle molecular differences. These differences could help Dr. [[Steven Sheridan]] isolate the components of [[Superadine]] that turn its users into [[Trolls]].}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Random chatter|text=
'''Combat start:'''  ''"We will defend Dominatrix with our lives!"''}}

{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Dominatrix dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''  ''"Who wishes to be the next to serve me?"''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''"No one violates my dungeon!  Clap {{Character}} in irons!"''}}

===== {{UL|Take Fixadine to Dr. Sheridan}} =====
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Take Fixadine to Dr. Sheridan|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}

{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Steven Sheridan|Text=Ah, the Fixadine. Good. This should help my [[Superadine]] studies tremendously. Thank you.}}

'''Debriefing'''

Great job. Just terrific. Not only did you do something good for science, you also weakened [[Dominatrix]]'s hold over her minions. [[Dominatrix]] leads through the strength of her personality and her followers' blind faith. Now that you've made her look weak before them, I doubt it'll be easy for her to maintain her position.
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