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Overview

Cleopatra
PPD Liaison to the Magisterium
Zone	Nova Praetoria
Coordinates	(-5184, 41, -728)
Level Range	1-10
Introduced By	== Level 4 == Chief Interrogator Washington
Introduces	None
Enemy Groups	Resistance Syndicate
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Cleopatra is a Praetorian contact in Nova Praetoria at coordinates (-5184, 41, -728).  Her level range is 1-10.

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

• Chief Interrogator Washington

Contact Introduces

• Warrant

Information

PPD Liaison to the Magisterium

Sassy and in a perpetual good mood, Cleopatra is more than just Praetor White's girlfriend, she's a high ranking official in Praetoria City's Magisterium.

Since she was a little girl, Cleopatra strove to be as strong a hero as her personal heroes; Praetor Tilman and Emperor Cole. She grew up in a privileged family and had want for nothing, but her drive to become a hero was always at the forefront of her actions. She trained hard and showed great determination. When she was a young woman she registered with the Powers Division, despite lacking any real superhuman talents.

It didn't take long for the rest of her peers to figure out that she didn't need super powers to win a fight against them, just skill and a will to win no matter what. Praetor White recognized a kindred spirit and immediately brought her into his Top Dogs. Though not the strongest, Cleopatra could definitely hold her own. She had to, for to show any weakness would invite the others to tear her down.

Years have passed and Cleopatra is retired from field work. She's taken up an official position working for the Magisterium, and has found love in the most unlikely of places: the heart of a Marauder.

Prior to Introduction

I don't know who you are, suga'. And right now ain't the best time to start gettin' to know strangers, if you catch my drift. If you're on the straight and narrow, then you'll get assigned to work with me.

Initial Contact

So you're Character huh? I hear you're workin' your way up this little ladder in Praetoria. Michael told me a bit about you, that you're part of his little group of pups.

Now suga', don't worry, I ain't meaning that in any sorta bad way.

My name's Cleopatra, and I ain't here to make you jump through hoops for my amusement, like Michael does. I'm here to work together with you to stop whatever is causin' this city to rot. I ain't gonna ask you to do any menial tasks, 'cause that ain't what you got yourself into Powers Division for, is it?

Me and you, suga', we're gonna make a name for ourselves. You ready?

Greeting

Hey there, baby. You lost?

Too Busy

Missing Too Busy Dialogue

Too Low Level

Missing Too Low Level Dialogue

No More Missions

I ain't got nothing more for you right now, hun. We did some good though, that's for sure, I ain't gonna forget this.

Store

• Inspirations

Story Arc

Organized Crusaders

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Souvenir

Loyalist Health Insurance

You received a card granting you the best health insurance that a citizen in Praetoria can have - not that you necessarily need it. Looking at the card reminds you of an adventure called...

Organized Crusaders

It began when you met Cleopatra, Praetor White's girlfriend. She was trying to hunt down traitors hidden within the ranks of the PPD. She explained to you that there was an extremist group within the Resistance called 'Crusaders' and that they may have moles within the Loyalists ranks. You went into a police precinct to plant bugs on three possible suspects.

There was very quick turnaround - you found out that Officer Pell was going to meet with the Resistance at a warehouse belonging to Troy Altman. The plan was to steal various explosives meant for construction. You were able to disrupt the meeting but the Resistance had already made off with the explosives. You also found out that the Syndicate were working with the Resistance, supplying the group with weaponry. Cleopatra helped you in finding where exactly the Resistance was stowing the weapons, but again, you arrived just in time to find out that the explosives were already planted throughout the city.

You rushed through the city, disarming various bombs that the Resistance had planted, only to find out that the main Resistance plot was to bomb the Cole Memorial Hospital!

Without any time to lose, you quickly made your way to the hospital, defeating all of the Resistance and Syndicate members in the hospital and disarming all of the bombs.

The day was saved, thanks to you and Cleopatra - though TPN reported that you were working together with Praetor Sinclair to disarm the bombs. Despite the inaccuracy of the news report having Sinclair steal your thunder, the workers at the hospital were grateful for your help, giving you a free pass to come and go in the hospital as you pleased.

Part One: What Has This Place Become?

So suga', I know that you're all-knowin' about the Resistance and all that, but how much do you know?

Did you know them folks in the Resistance have their own little war going on? S'right, two little factions, Wardens and Crusaders. Now Wardens, they're the cats without claws, you don't gotta worry yourself one bit about them. Crusaders, though, they're dangerous. They'll do whatever it takes to take down Emperor Cole - even if it means killin' everyone around us. I don't know about you, suga', but I like bein' alive.

Problem we have right now is that I got word from on high some of these Crusaders might have gone and infiltrated the PPD. That's bad news all around, 'cause if they got themselves inside information, there's no tellin' how many people are gonna die.

So we got ourselves some traitors to weed out, suga'.

I'm all set. Do you have any posible leads?

You bet I do, or else I wouldn't be talkin' to you 'bout this.

I got my suspicions that someone within the PPD here in Nova is our little turncoat.

Here, take these listening devices.I need you to be plantin' these devices on the computers of three suspected traitors in that PPD precinct. Now it ain't gonna be as easy as just walking up to their computers and plantin' it. We gotta make sure that our little traitor isn't in the know about our plan, you understand?

Here's some documents givin' some backgrond on each of our suspects. You can use the info here to lure 'em away from their computers. You've gotta make sure none of them traitors see you plantin' this bug on their computers. You might wanna snoop around the precinct for any additional information you can go and use to get 'em movin'.

Cleopatra hands you the files on the officers suspected of treason.

	Officer Chance's Profile
	Cleopatra gave you this document on Officer Chance. Cleopatra added this note on a coversheet inside the report. 'It seems Chance is a bit of a gambler and has been known to take some time off of work to go meet with those who owe him money.

	Officer Shanning's Profile
	This is the document Cleopatra gave you regarding Officer Shanning. Cleopatra added this summary to the report. It's well known throughout the precint that Shanning is dying to do whatever it takes to get a promotion. This includes trying to get an audience with Emperor Cole in the hopes of showing off all he has done for the department.

	Officer Pell's Profile
	Officer Pell's profile details the works he's done with Troy Altman, the CEO of a large construction corporation within Praetoria. Cleopatra wrote this nothe in the margin This is curious because Pellwas not invited to the ball that Altman is holding tonight, despite the support he has given to him.

Unsolicited Contact

Now come on suga', this ain't hard. Someone like yourself can do this easy, better than Michael could. He'd just walk in and kill everyone in there, if it meant findin' one traitor.

Mission Objective(s)

The PPD Precinct is bustling with activity. Normal citizens wouldn't be allowed to wander the area - good thing members of Powers Division get a free pass.

• Plant bugs in the PPD Precinct
  • Distract Officer Chance, Distract Officer Shanning, Distract Officer Pell

You've planted the bugs. Now to get back to Cleopatra to see if she'll be able to find anything in the meantim

• Use the clues provided as appropriate to distract each officer.

Enemies

• None

Neutral

Praetorian Police Department
Praetorian Clockwork

Notable NPCs

• Officer Chance (Praetorian Police Department Sergeant)
• Officer Shannings (Praetorian Police Department Justicar)
• Officer Pell (Praetorian Police Department Investigator)

Debriefing

Good job on buggin' them desks, suga'. Now we just gotta play the old waitin' game to see which one of our boys is the real traitor...

You have a phone on you, tiger? Call me if you need to talk, 'k baby? Just don't let Michael know you have my number, he gets jealous easily.

Part Two: You're the Monster

Stop the raid on Altman's warehouse

Hey suga', it looks like we got ourselves a catch from that bait we set out.

Looks like our boy is Officer Pell. He's been slippin' info to some guy named Grossman. Now I ain't heard of a Crusader named Grossman, so I think this is another one of the Resistance's undercover agents. Accordin' to the computer, the little backstabber is organizin' a raid on a supply warehouse belongin' to Troy Altman. That's bad news for us, 'cause that warehouse contains explosives that Altman was plannin' on usin' to tear down some old buildings in Neutropolis!

I'll get over there before they can get away.

S'why I'm feelin' good about the two of us workin' together, suga', you got yourself drive to protect the people in this here city.

You get down there and stop them Resistance from scamperin' off with those bombs. I'll see if I can get some of my boys to bust into Altman's ball to arrest Pell for the little traitor that he is.

Unnecessary Solicitation

You don't need to worry about things on my end, suga', you just need to make sure you're able to take care of things with the Resistance in Altman's warehouse.

Mission Objective(s)

Something doesn't seem right. There's no sign of the usual brute force the Resistance uses to break into buildings. The break in seems much too... refined.

• Stop the raid on Altman's warehouse
  • Deal with Grossman
  • Defeat Officer Pell

You broke up a Syndicate gathering. Return to Cleopatra.

Enemies

Syndicate
Praetorian Police Department

Notable NPCs

• Grossman (Syndicate Suit)
• Officer Pell (Praetorian Police Department Investigator)

Ambush! After defeating Grossman you will be ambushed by a squad of PPD including Officer Pell

Officer Pell Discussion

Officer Pell

Officer Pell coughs, trying to regain his composure.

H-hold on... just... hold on... ! I'll... tell you whatever you want to know...

What are you doing working for the Syndicate?

Hah... the Syndicate... Cole thought he could wipe crime away. But now, they're stronger than ever. Smarter... better... they're better than us!

They work in the shadows, but soon, soon they'll bring Cole down. They're everywhere, Character!

They're not taking over through sheer brute force, like the Resistance, they're taking over from the inside!

Can't you see? Soon they'll all be controlling Cole, he'll have no choice but to follow them!

Not if I have anything to say about it.

It's too late to stop them now, Character. They're working together with the Resistance... they're going to move forward with the biggest plot to date.

The explosives here... they're going to put on a big show in Nova. In Cole Memorial Hospital. Ask yourself, Character... how will the people look at Cole... if they see their beloved hospital go up in flames?

He won't be their protector anymore, their savior... they'll see Cole for who he really is... that he's just a man! No matter how powerful he becomes, he is still just a man!

And all men, Character, must eventually be brought down.

Your out of your mind! Blowing up a hospital to prove a point?

Don't you try to say... that I'm some sort of psychopath, that I'm a monster!

Do you know how many people Cole has killed on a weekly basis, just to protect his utopia?! Lives of innocents will be lost, that much is true... but we will free the people of this city from the grip of Cole! We will give them what they long for - freedom!

If this were a true war, a war that was fought in the open, those people in the hospital would GLADLY give their lives to see our ideals come to life! But since we fight from the shadows, we must make that choice for them.

It's not too late for you though, Character. You can still help us, you can still join us!

I'm here to protect the people of Praetoria, Pell. Unlike you.

The people?! Bah!

The people have become mindless sheep to a super-powered shepherd! The people you're looking to protect are nothing but toys that Cole uses for his own amusement!

You think I'm a monster, but you, you Character, you're the real monster for siding with Cole!

So just go ahead, finish me off. I know how the system works.

I won't be left alive for treason against the state, so just finish me off here and now.

• It's not my place to sentence you. Your fellow officers will be here to do that.

You're just delaying my fate, Character! You had better pray that I don't escape... if I do... I'll find you. I swear I'll find you and stop at least one more of Cole's dogs!

I'll be waiting, Pell.

• You made the decision to do this, Pell. You leave me no choice! (Kill Pell)

Tell Cleopatra about the bomb plot

Mission Objective(s)

• Tell Cleopatra about the bomb plot

Cleopatra

Debriefing

We got ourselves tons of trouble, suga', and it ain't gonna get any better.

You sit yourself tight right there, I'm gonna see if I can't find out where exactly those members of the Resistance took our little bombs.

Part Three: Five Minutes to Detonation

Stop the Resistance Bombing Plot

Suga', things are goin' from bad to worse. We got word that the Syndicate already delivered all them bombs to those Crusader boys in the Resistance.

Now, I got myself a little idea of where they could be in the tunnels, but I ain't givin' you a guarantee that you'll find somethin' down there, suga'. You're gonna have to go down there and destroy any sorta thing that looks like they might be usin' for bombs.

Also I got word that the gal leadin' the charge goes by the name of Poster Gal. We catch her, we can put a stop to this bombin' plot before it gets started.

Thanks for the information. I'll make sure to stop this here and now.

I know you will, suga'. We're gonna make sure that Cole's little hospital won't be getting blown up by those lunatics. I'm one for free speech and all, but blowin' up a hospital just to prove a point? I don't wanna live in a world where those kinds of people are considered the 'good guys'.

Unnecessary Solicitation

You take care of things on your end, suga', and I'll handle anything that comes up here.

Mission Objective(s)

The Resistance have their main supplies somewhere in these tunnels - it's up to you to make sure they don't get to use them.

• Stop the Resistance Bombing Plot
  • 3 Supplies to destroy
  • Defeat Poster Gal

You stopped this group of Resistance, only to discover that another group have already planted bombs throughout Nova! You need to stop them!

Enemies

Resistance

Notable NPCs

• Resistance Supplies x3 (Object)
• Poster Girl (The Resistance Officer)

	The real brains
	You defeated Poster Gal, but discovered that she isn't the brains behind the bombing operation! As she collapsed, she laughed that you were too late- a group of Resistance led by a man named Double Barrel has already planted bombs all around Nova and are plannin to blow them up!

Disarm the Resistance bombs in Nova!

Mission Objective(s)

• Disarm the Resistance bombs in Nova!
  • Disarm 4 bombs

You've disarmed all the bombs, but there are still more left in the Memorial Hospital!

Editor's Note: This takes place outside in Nova Praetoria. The bomb locations are shown on your map if the "Mission Objective" option of the map is selected

Find an alternate way into Cole Memorial Hospital

Cleopatra

Mission Objective(s)

You walked by several hallways, filled with patients. You had to act as if nothing at all was wrong. If the Resistance knew you were here too soon, it would cost everyone in this place their lives. Time to ensure that the good people of Praetoria remain safe and sound.

• Find an alternate way into Cole Memorial Hospital
  • 3 bombs to disarm
  • Clear out the Resistance and Syndicate

The bomb plot has been stopped, the people of the hospital saved - for now.

Enemies

Syndicate
Resistance

Debriefing

You did good today, Character. You went and saved all those people in the hospital from certain death. Those Crusader types, they're totally out of their minds.

You mentioned that a CEO was there, right? I'm gonna be makin' sure that is taken care of. I think we all are underestimatin' the power of the Syndicate, especially if they supposedly have members in high places like this.

Your work isn't over though, Character. Chief Interrogator Washington contacted me while you were in the hospital. Looks like he's got himself a lead on where the Resistance is storin' all this information of theirs. You up for one last hurrah?

I gotta say, I'm impressed, Character. At first I didn't think you were cut out to do the work the PPD does everyday. Instead, you've shown that you're worth ten of them rolled into one!

No Man's Lady

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Souvenir

Cleopatra's Plea

During some downtime, you remember Cleopatra's plea to you, 'You know me! I helped you save the hospital!', when you and Washington confronted Cleopatra about her treason. It reminds you of an experience you call...

No Man's Lady

Cleopatra asked you to investigate a Resistance weapons cache after you and her saved Cole Memorial Hospital. You were expecting a fight, of course, but learned that this was all a trap set up by Cleopatra herself! Interrogator Washington sent in Sergeant Faulks in an attempt to ensure you were not overwhelmed by the Resistance.

Afterwards you spoke with Washington, who informed you about Cleopatra's treason and that she was a member of the Resistance. She was out to kill you because you were the one piece of physical evidence that proved her guilt.

You and Washington confronted Cleopatra in her office, and it was there that you had to make a decision. Did you save Cleopatra's life at the expense of Washington's, or did you help Washington carry out his execution of Cleopatra?

Finale: You Know Me

Raid the Resistance Base

Here's the deal, suga'. I just finished talkin' with Chief Interrogator Washington, and he told me that he and his boys found out where the Resistance are keepin' one of their main supplies in the tunnels.

He asked for me to see if you could go in there and retrieve it. He said he'd do it himself, but he and his boys are tryin' to locate a woman named Ricochet for somethin' she went and did.

Shouldn't be too difficult for someone like you, right? He said the place has been abandoned, so it should just be a simple deal of takin' their supplies.

This arc is a SINGLE PLAYER MORAL CHOICE story arc. You will not be able to have other people on your team assist you with this story arc.

You'd be surprised how quickly 'simple' turns to 'complicated'

Hah! I'm sure I would, suga'. I wouldn't worry too much about it, Washington is a good hound. He knows trouble when he sees it - believe me.

Here's the location of where this little box should be, just make sure to watch your back.

Unnecessary Solicitation

What's wrong, Character? Need that location again?

Mission Objective(s)

The halls seem to be silent, but you're prepared for the worst.

• Raid the Resistance Base (Single Player)
  • Find Resistance weapons cache
  • Fend off incoming Resistance!

You survived the Resistance trap - did Cleopatra really set you up?

Enemies

Resistance

Ambush! After checking the weapons cache, you will be ambushed by five waves of Resistance.

Hello?! Hello! Character! This is Chief Interrogator Washington! Cleopatra set you up - I'm fighting off some of the Resistance going after you, but I couldn't get them all! I'm doing everything I can here to help, you need to take down the Resistance, then meet me up in Nova!

Meet with Chief Interrogator Washington

Mission Objective(s)

• Meet with Chief Interrogator Washington (Single Player)

Chief Interrogator Washington

Accompany Washington to Cleopatra's office

Mission Objective(s)

You can hear Cleopatra yelling at Washington. It seems things have already begun.

• Accompany Washington to Cleopatra's office (Single Player)

You've handled the situation - now to speak with Praetor White.

Chief Interrogator Washington

Your choice: Kill Cleopatra or save her. Chief Interrogator Washington: ...and now it ends, Cleopatra. I knew you would slip sooner or later. Cleopatra: You better get that finger outta my face before I break it in half! ...? Character? Chief Interrogator Washington: Character, good to see you made it. Shocked to see Character, Cleopatra? Since you tried to send him to his death? Cleopatra: I did nothing of the sort! Character was cleaning out a Resistance base for me, weren't you, suga'? Chief Interrogator Washington: That base has been abandoned for weeks. It was abandoned before the first PPD clean up team was sent there. Under your orders, might I add. Make it easy on yourself and admit you're a resistance spy! Cleopatra: Michael is gonna tear your head off and put it on a spike, Washington! Chief Interrogator Washington: Praetor White won't help you now. Nobody but Character knows about this investigation. And something tells me Character isn't in the mood to let you get away with this. Cleopatra: Character, stop Washington! You KNOW me, I helped you save the hospital! Chief Interrogator Washington: I know Praetor White will only release you if you're arrested. Which is why we're carrying out your sentence here and now. Character and I are going to end this treason! Cleopatra: Character don't you dare do this!

Moral Choice

Players are presented with a moral choice: to aid the Resistance or aid the Loyalists.

• Save Cleopatra. Kill Washington to save Cleopatra. Aid the Resistance. Interrogator Washington won't stop until Cleopatra is dead. But is Cleopatra truly in the wrong? She is part of the Wardens, the group who is trying to remove Cole from power without harming any innocents. Helping Cleopatra will help show the Resistance that not all Loyalists are evil. But saving her life means Washington cannot be left alive! (As the story of Praetoria unfolds your character will have opportunities to change their mind and switch sides.)

• Kill Cleopatra. Help Washington carry out his sentence. Aid the Loyalists. Cleopatra has infiltrated the heart of the Loyalist and tried to kill you for having the key to her secret. She knows too much about the inner workings of Praetoria to be left alive. She may be trying to help the city, but she backstabbed you and sent you to your death. Cleopatra just goes to show that you can't trust any members of the Resistance - Warden or Crusader! (As the story of Praetoria unfolds your character will have opportunities to change their mind and switch sides.)

Aid the Resistance

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Aid the Loyalists

Mission Objective(s)

• Kill Cleopatra
  • Talk to Chief Interrogator Washington

Chief Interrogator Washington

Mission Objective(s)

• Speak with Praetor White (Single Player)

Praetor White