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−	{{Contact Overview|Name=Provost Marchand|City=H|Zone=|x=|y=|z=|Pronoun=his|HoodYN=N|Hood=|OriginYN=N|Origin=|LevelYN=Y|Level=30-50}}	+	{{Contact Overview|Name=Provost Marchand|City=H|Zone=Brickstown|x=|y=|z=|Pronoun=his|HoodYN=N|Hood=|OriginYN=N|Origin=|LevelYN=Y|Level=30-50}} He is available by phone only.
−	For the missions that he gives to [[Praetorians]], see [[Provost Marchand]].	+	For the missions that he gives to [[Praetorian (Alignment)|Praetorians]], see [[Provost Marchand]].
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		+	'''Provost Gerard Marchand of Praetoria requests your support.'''
−	You've received a message from Provost Marchand. He wishes to speak to you about further opportunities within the Loyalists.	+	{{darkorange|This contact has now been added to the active tab of your Contact window. This story takes place after the events of Issue 23.}}
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−	You can call up Provost Marchand by opening your Contacts window and clicking on the Call button to the right of his portrait.	+
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	*{{green|What happened to those who were part of Cole's administration?}}		*{{green|What happened to those who were part of Cole's administration?}}
−	: Emperor Cole and [[Praetor Duncan]] are currently in a high security Vanguard prison. They are being guarded by [[Dark Watcher]] himself.	+	: Emperor Cole and [[Praetor Duncan]] are currently in a high security Vanguard prison. They are being guarded by [[The Dark Watcher (Primal Earth)|Dark Watcher]] himself.
	:The two will be put on trial for their crimes against humanity, although there is talk about some mercy being shown to Duncan for her aid in [[Dark Astoria]] and the [[Magisterium]].		:The two will be put on trial for their crimes against humanity, although there is talk about some mercy being shown to Duncan for her aid in [[Dark Astoria]] and the [[Magisterium]].
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−	{{Missing Too Low}}	+	None
	=== No More Missions ===		=== No More Missions ===
−	{{Missing No More}}	+	Our job is done, {{Character}}. The New Praetorians will do their best to fight crime wherever they see it, all thanks to you and your hard work.
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		+	{{Souvenir|New Praetorian Plaque}}
	{{Mission:A New Dimension, A New Team - Part 1: The Top Dog of Praetoria}}		{{Mission:A New Dimension, A New Team - Part 1: The Top Dog of Praetoria}}
	{{Mission:A New Dimension, A New Team - Part 2: Refugees}}		{{Mission:A New Dimension, A New Team - Part 2: Refugees}}
	{{Mission:A New Dimension, A New Team - Part 3: The Last Recruits}}		{{Mission:A New Dimension, A New Team - Part 3: The Last Recruits}}
		+	{{Mission:A New Dimension, A New Team - Finale: Formation}}
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		+	=== {{UL|A New War}} ===
		+	{{ArcAward|m=?}}
		+	==== Souvenir ====
		+	{{Souvenir|Ziggursky Badge}}
		+	{{Mission:A New War - Part One: Culling the Chaos}}
		+	{{Mission:A New War - Finale: One Way Out}}
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		+	=== {{UL|Tipping the Scales}} ===
		+	{{ArcAward|m=?}}
		+	==== Souvenir ====
		+	{{EdNote|Note=This story arc does not have a souvenir.}}
		+	{{Mission:Tipping the Scales - Part One: The Maestro's Symphony}}
		+	{{Mission:Tipping the Scales - Part Two: Nosferatu's Croatoa}}
		+	{{Mission:Tipping the Scales - Part Three: Call to Action}}
		+	{{Mission:Tipping the Scales - Part Four: Praetoria's Fury}}
		+	{{Mission:Tipping the Scales - Finale: The Last Resistance}}
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		+	=== {{UL|Personal Story}} ===
		+	{{ArcAward|m=?}}
		+	==== Souvenir ====
		+	{{Souvenir|The Center's Personal Story}}
		+	{{Mission:Provost Marchand - Gamble}}

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Overview

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Provost Marchand
Former Provost General of Praetoria
Zone	Remote Vanguard Headquarters
Level Range	30-50
Introduced By	None
Introduces	None
Enemy Groups	Devouring Earth The Infested Council Arachnos Hydra Crey Freakshow Rogue Isles Villains Imperial Defense Force UPA
Badges	Group Founder Brickstown's Keeper The Center's Nemesis Chatterbox Long Arm of the Law Pendragon's Ally Riptide's Comrade Ace Up Their Sleeve
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Provost Marchand is a hero contact in Brickstown. His level range is 30-50. He is available by phone only.

For the missions that he gives to Praetorians, see Provost Marchand.

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

None

Contact Introduces

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Information

Former Provost General of Praetoria

Provost Marchand owed his life to the regime of Emperor Cole. His power armor suit is what keeps Marchand alive - without it, he would live for only a few minutes before his entire body shut down. Marchand's main goal was to ensure the peace and prosperity of Praetoria; however, he and Emperor Cole had a falling out due to the invasion of Primal Earth.

Vanguard has given Provost Marchand a chance to prove that he is different than the Praetors of Emperor Cole's regime; Marchand does not intend to let this opportunity be wasted.

Prior to Introduction

None

Contact Unlocked

Provost Gerard Marchand of Praetoria requests your support.

This contact has now been added to the active tab of your Contact window. This story takes place after the events of Issue 23.

Initial Contact

Character. I am Gerard Marchand, the former leader of the Praetorian army.

Emperor Cole is now in Vanguard custody and will be going on trial for the crimes he has committed against humanity.

In the meantime, Vanguard is finishing their evacuation of Praetoria. The citizens of Praetoria are being integrated into society, but there are a few who are being considered... special cases.

At any rate, I want to talk to you today about an initiative that I'm working on.

• What's the initiative?

I'm forming a supergroup, Character, called the New Praetorians. They're going to be supers who are from Praetoria, as the name suggests. The people of Primal Earth need to see that Praetoria can be a force for good.

You're well known here in Primal Earth, and as such, I want you to be the one to help me form this group. People respect you and your power, and right now we need that to find potential recruits.

I know a few people who might be willing to help us out, and I am talking with the authorities in Primal Earth about some others.

If you're willing to accept this responsibility, we can begin with a slightly dangerous mission, which involves rescuing one man who has everything to gain by joining the New Praetorians.

• What's our first task?

• What happened to those who were part of Cole's administration?

Emperor Cole and Praetor Duncan are currently in a high security Vanguard prison. They are being guarded by Dark Watcher himself.

The two will be put on trial for their crimes against humanity, although there is talk about some mercy being shown to Duncan for her aid in Dark Astoria and the Magisterium.

Praetor Berry, Anti-Matter, and Praetor Sinclair are all MIA. I fear the three of them may have been killed by the Hamidon.

Bobcat is currently in Vanguard custody, although she was never really much of a threat to begin with. Praetor White... well, we'll get to Praetor White in a moment.

• Are we just abondoning Praetoria?

Not just yet. The Hamidon has full control over the city of Praetoria, but there are still pockets of fighting throughout the world.

Cole's city is lost, both from nuclear fallout and from the Hamidon. Vanguard has one of their top scientists, a man by the name of Number Six working on contacting other areas of civilization within Praetoria.

The fight against Cole is done, Character, but the fight against Hamidon is a different story.

• Alright, let's get started.

• What about you? You were part of Cole's administration as well.

I was, Character. I believed in the world that Cole wanted. A world without war, a world where the strong protected the weak. I never stopped believing in that; I worked every day in the administration for that.

Unfortunately... Praetoria became the 'cult of Cole', where we worshipped the man, not the ideal. I, myself, was guilty of that in some moments. All of us have things in the past that we wish we could undo. All we can do is move forward and try to give back to the world.

The New Praetorians are my way of giving back, both to the people of Primal Earth and to the people of Praetoria. It is not just something I choose to do, it is something that I must do, an act that every fiber of my being is directing me to do.

• I understand. Let's get started

Greeting

Let's get to work, Character. Primal Earth could use some hope.

Too Busy

Too many people need your help, Character. Give these people what aid you can, then speak with me.

Too Low Level

None

No More Missions

Our job is done, Character. The New Praetorians will do their best to fight crime wherever they see it, all thanks to you and your hard work.

Store

Provost Marchand does not sell Inspirations or Enhancements.

Story Arc

A New Dimension, A New Team

Souvenir

New Praetorian Plaque

You received a plaque dating the founding of the New Praetorians. You remember when you helped Provost Marchand form the supergroup in an experience you call...

A New Dimension, a New Team

Provost Marchand was looking to form the New Praetorians and had a list of people who wanted to join. You went out and recruited/rescued the members of the group - Marauder, Aurora Pena, Alec Parson, Riptide, and Pendragon. Desdemona and Noble Savage were offered positions in the group, but they were unable to join due to their commitment to the Praetorians.

Provost Marchand gathered the group for the first official meeting, which was interrupted by the Center. He revealed that the Council had staged a massive breakout from the Zig, thanks to the help of Calvin Scott and his loyal Resistance soldiers! The Center made an offer, which was that you and the New Praetorians could either stand aside and let him take over America, or try to fight him and be destroyed.

The choice of what to do next was obvious - stop the Center and Calvin Scott's plans for taking over the country!

Part 1: The Top Dog of Praetoria

Mission Briefing

Our first task is to rescue Praetor Michael White. I've had several arguments with members of the Phalanx and Vanguard, but I believe he can be of use. White has done many things in the past, actions that he and I have talked about for a long. I know that he wants to atone for his past, that is why he took the position as head of security for Praetoria. He fought for the good of Praetoria and for what he believed in - we just need him to fight for us.

Doctor Orts of Vanguard has informed me that they have a location of where Praetor White is, but it isn't good. He's in the outskirts of Imperial City, but he doesn't seem to be moving.

We need to recover Praetor White before the Devouring Earth find him and make him into one of their own.

• Alright, how can I get there?

Portal Corp has developed a smaller, more compact portal to use, thanks to the research done by one Emil Christie. Steven Sheridan can help get you to the location; he helped Emil Christie with the development of the new technology.

I must warn you, Character, that you will be going into an extremely dangerous zone. The Hamidon is running rampant there. Vanguard has agreed to send in reinforcements with you, and soldiers loyal to myself have also agreed to provide cover fire for you once you're in.

Speak with me once you've recovered Praetor White. Marchand out.

Unnecessary Solicitation

We must act fast, Character, we can't keep this portal open for long.

Mission Objective(s)

You step through the portal and into the ruins of Imperial City. You can hear the monstrous roar of the Hamidon in the distance as its monsters rampage through the city.

• Rescue Praetor White
  • Save Praetor White!

You've recovered Praetor White, although it seems he's not going to be much help to the cause without his powers.

Enemies

Devouring Earth
The Infested

Notable NPCs

• Marauder
• Vanguard Sword (Allies)
• Imperial Defense Force (Allies)

Debriefing

Good work, Character. I should've known that Praetor Berry's serum would have adverse effects. The man was an imbecile and bad for Praetoria as a whole. I remember he swore that the serum would last for White. I can only hope that wherever Berry is he is paying for the terrible things he's done.

Vanguard is currently holding White in its custody. They want to make sure he really is powerless before releasing him under my care. Even without his powers, White can be a great help to all of us as another tactician. He fought back in the Hamidon Wars and against the Resistance; if there's a battle to be fought, he'll know how to win it.

Now, Character, we should move on to our next recruit.

Part 2: Refugees

Mission Briefing

The people of First Ward have been relocated to an island near Paragon City. Vanguard wants to give the people from First Ward time to recuperate and get the help they need, and I agree. These people have been fighting for their lives day in and day out for years. They won't be able to just easily adjust to being in a normal society.

The Carnival of Light, outside of TUNNEL assistance, have also been relegated to the area until Vanguard can be sure of what will happen if this world's Carnival of Shadows gets near them. Our next possible recruit is on the island, but you won't be going there alone. There is another who is there. He has already agreed to help our cause.

• Who is there at the island? And who is this person helping me?

My friend's name is Grant Creston. He was a former commander in the IDF who went rogue to help the people of First Ward. He has agreed to helping our cause by joining the New Praetorians. His experience will help us greatly, and he's no stranger to being seen as an outcast, even to those who he's trying to help.

Our other recruits are going to be Desdemona, Noble Savage, and Aurora Pena, the former Mother Mayhem. All three are very powerful and will be useful to our cause.

Desdemona has the psychic power of Vanessa DeVore and her own demon summoning powers and will be eager to help us out. Noble Savage is a dear friend of mine as well; he will no doubt lend his power to our group. Finally, I'm well aware that Aurora has something to prove to the world. Tilman used her body to do terrible things, and Aurora wants to make up for all of it. We're going to give her the chance to do just that.

Travel to the Refugee Island and speak with Desdemona first. She will know where Noble Savage and Aurora are.

Rescue Desdemona

Unnecessary Solicitation

Noble Savage was once a dear friend of mine, Character. I have no doubt that he'll be willing to help us.

Mission Objective(s)

The ferry drops you off at what has been called 'Refugee Island'. You see up ahead several Paragon citizens protesting the very existence of this island.

• Rescue Desdemona
  • Speak with Desdemona
  • 9 groups of Devouring Earth to defeat

You need to hurry if you're going to rescue the Praetorians from the Council!

Enemies

Devouring Earth

Notable NPCs

• Grant Creston (NPC Ally)
• Pendragon (NPC Ally)

Badge

After speaking to Nadia, Blind Makwa, Anna Palatine, and Katie Douglas, you will be awarded the Chatterbox Badge.

Chatterbox You were sent in to handle things on Refugee Island, but you decided to catch up with some old friends from First Ward.

Rescue the Carnival of Light

Unnecessary Solicitation

Good work on the island, Character. Praetor White and I will monitor your progress from here.

Mission Objective(s)

Aurora Pena and Noble Savage are somewhere in this warehouse, along with the other members of the Carnival of Light.

• Rescue the Carnival of Light
  • Find Aurora Pena
  • Find Noble Savage
  • Rescue the Carnival of Light

You saved the Carnival of Light from the Council!

Enemies

Council

Notable NPCs

• Aurora Pena (The New Praetorians Ally)
• Noble Savage (Independent Ally)

Call Provost Marchand

Part 3: The Last Recruits

Mission Briefing

Are you familiar with Alec Parson? He worked for the Ministry of Information Criminal Investigation and Research in Praetoria. He's absolutely brilliant when it comes to all things technological.

His skills have only gotten better during the Praetorian War; it was with his help that Vanguard was able to take down large numbers of Clockwork. The MICIR was one of the first organizations to turn and help in the attack on Praetoria.

He may not be the strongest candidate in a fight, but he'll be able to help us with anything related to technology.

• Where can I find Parson?

Parson is currently in a Longbow facility in Brickstown. He's been helping the organization develop their first Longbow Clockwork. Their goal is to put more robots to work to improve the quality of life in Primal Earth and to lower the number of human casualties in the war against Arachnos.

I believe he should be finishing up his work there. Go to the facility and speak with him about our initiative; with Parson's help, we could even track down that communication that we heard from the Council. Pendragon, Aurora, and Grant will go with you. I think it would be good for Parson to see what our current team looks like; I'm still working on the situation with White.

In the meantime, I'll be doing work on our last recruit. There's a bit of red tape around him, similar to Michael White, but I believe his skills as a soldier will prove useful to us.

Speak with Alec Parson

Unnecessary Solicitation

Provost Marchand's line is busy.

Mission Objective(s)

You enter the base to find that Arachnos is here!

• Speak with Alec Parson
  • 4 Longbow scientsts to rescue
  • 3 Raid Leaders to defeat

You rescued the Longbow facility! Time to save Parson from Arachnos!

Enemies

Arachnos

Notable NPCs

• The New Praetorians (Allies)
  • Aurora Pena
  • Grant Creston
  • Pendragon
• Arachnos Raid Leader
• Emil Christie (NPC Hostage)

Save Alec Parson

Unnecessary Solicitation

Character, you've got to hurry!

Mission Objective(s)

You follow the trail of the Arachnos soldiers into this small part of Brickstown.

• Save Alec Parson
  • 3 officers to rescue
  • Get into the sewers
  • Find Alec Parson
  • Defeat Silver Mantis

You've stopped Arachnos from kidnapping Alec Parson!

Enemies

Arachnos
Hydra

Notable NPCs

• The New Praetorians (Allies)
  • Aurora Pena
  • Grant Creston
  • Pendragon
• Silver Mantis (Arachnos Boss)

Silver Mantis: You're REALLY annoying, fishie, blowing up the submarine like that! Riptide: My name is Riptide, not 'fishie'. You're under arrest, Silver Mantis. Silver Mantis: Oh, this should be FUN! But sadly, little fishie, you're way outnumbered. Riptide: Oh, I'm just here to stall you, Silver Mantis. Character and the others should be here at any moment! Silver Mantis: Oh, this should be FUN!

Debriefing

I knew I could count on you, Character. Alec Parson has agreed to join the New Praetorians as our technological expert. As you saw, Riptide is our final member.

He's an honorable soldier who was fighting for a dishonorable man. I've vouched on his behalf to the Paragon authorities and to Vanguard that if he was given a chance, Riptide could show everyone that there were good people within Cole's regime, people who genuinely wanted to help and who believed that innocent Praetorians were at risk.

Riptide was eager to get out of his cell and put in the people who deserved to be there.

Finale: Formation

Mission Briefing

We have our team, Character. Praetor White has been released under my care, though he prefers to be called his old name now: Marauder. He and I will be acting as the tacticians for the team. You, Pendragon, Riptide, Grant, and Aurora will act as our heroes on the ground, while Alec Parson will provide technical support.

We're going to have our first official group meeting in our base, located within Brickstown. I should warn you, however, the base is somewhat... lackluster.

• Lackluster? Why is that?

We're still not fully trusted by the authorities here, Character. They have us on a very short leash. There's fear that there may somehow be a part of Mother Mayhem still in Aurora's mind. Then there's Marauder's past, not to mention Grant and Riptide's status as members of the IDF. The only people who are really trusted are you, Pendragon, and Parson.

For these reasons, we've been given a very... small base of operations to begin. It'll be enough, however. We'll all meet there to go over what our next move is.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Provost Marchand's line is silent.

Mission Objective(s)

Provost Marchand wasn't kidding. This can hardly even be called a base!

• Meet the New Praetorians
  • Speak with Provost Marchand

There has been a major breakout from the Zig!

The Center: Pardon the rude interruption, but I felt the need to interject. The Center: For those who do not know, I am the Center. Leader of the Council. I am here with some... friends of mine. The Center: You may recognize one of them. Calvin Scott. Calvin Scott: I see you made it to Primal Earth, -Aurora-. The Center: Let's keep this civil, Calvin. I'll cut to the chase. The Center: With the aid of Calvin Scott's Resistance, we have broken out every single prisoner within the Ziggurat. The Center: As we speak, the tunnels beneath Brickstown are swarming with convicts. My request is simple. The Center: Stay out of our way, and when I take over America, I shall ensure you all are well rewarded. The Center: For example, Marauder, my scientists will reverse the effects of Berry's serum on you. The Center: And Character... you could make an excellent lieutenant in the Council. The Center: That is all, for now. Stand with me, or be torn down. You've been warned.

Badge

Upon completion of the mission, you will be awarded the Group Founder badge.

Group Founder You helped Provost Marchand form the New Praetorians.

Debriefing

Calvin Scott... I should've known. He wants a war, Character. He always wanted a war. I don't know much about the Council or [[The Center|the Center, but I do know that Calvin Scott won't be happy until he sees the world burn. I thought he could change, that perhaps he was misguided, but I know now that he truly is insane. He and this 'Center' won't rest until the world is restructured through their own views, and that can only mean everyone else bowing down to what they think is right!

We're getting reports from all over Brickstown of villains causing havoc and destruction. The Freedom Phalanx are currently dealing with an Arachnos situation in Kallisti Wharf, while the Vindicators are trying to catch any villains fleeing to the Rogue Isles.

It's up to you and the New Praetorians to bring peace to Brickstown and put all of these villains back where they belong!

A New War

Souvenir

Ziggursky Badge

You were given an honorary badge for the Ziggursky prison after rounding up nearly all the prisoners from a major prison break. It reminds you of an experience you call...

A New War

The Center and Calvin Scott broke out every single prisoner within Ziggursky prison. You and the New Praetorians swarmed Brickstown and Founder's Falls to bring in as many of the prisoners as you could.

You showed the Council that the heroes of Paragon were up to the task, but the Council had an ace up their sleeve. Calvin Scott and his army attacked Refugee Island and kidnapped all of the New Praetorians.

You willingly gave yourself over to the Council and came face to face with Calvin Scott, who revealed that Marauder had turned traitor and joined the Council. As you predicted, one of the New Praetorians disabled the security systems in the base, forcing Scott and Marauder to retreat.

You saved the New Praetorians and destroyed the War Walker facility that the Council was hiding.

With the prisoners back in the Zig, it was time to finish the fight once and for all by taking down the Council and their generals!

Part One: Culling the Chaos

Mission Briefing

The streets of Brickstown are in chaos, Character. We're getting reports of all sorts of criminals on the loose, ranging from your petty Hellion thugs to Crey scientists, all the way up to costumed villains.

These people think that they can transform the city into their world. The PPD are doing their best, but there's only so much they can do. It's time for the New Praetorians to make a show of force.

We're going to hit these criminals hard and fast and show them that we stand for order and law!

• We're on it. Tell me where one of the hotspots are.

We've got word that there's focused activity around the the Brickstown bank.

Riptide and Alec Parson are working on an issue with some Crey scientists. The rest of us will meet at our base to form a game plan. We've got a gang of villains robbing the bank, the Freakshow tearing up the place, the Hellions burning down a building full of civilians, and a group of Nemesis soldiers who are making an escape in the middle of the city.

It's a lot to handle, but we can do it, Character, with you leading the charge!

Bring Order to Brickstown

Unnecessary Solicitation

Provost Marchand's line is busy.

Mission Objective(s)

You arrive at the base to see Provost Marchand and the others

• Bring Order to Brickstown
  • Speak with Provost Marchand
  • 4 villains to defeat to stop the bank robbery
  • Speak with Provost Marchand

You were able to help restore some order to Brickstown, but it isn't over yet!

Enemies

Council
Crey
Freakshow
Rogue Isles Villains

Notable NPCs

• Critical Mass (Rogue Isles Villains Boss)
• Giga Watts (Rogue Isles Villains Boss)
• Burning Daemon (Rogue Isles Villains Boss)
• Fallen From Grace (Rogue Isles Villains Boss)

Badge

After correctly assigning the New Praetorians to their tasks (Pendragon --> Freakshow, Aurora --> Hellions, Grant --> Nemesis), you will be awarded the Long Arm of the Law Badge.

Long Arm of the Law You were able to stop all of the chaos that was running rampant around the bank in Brickstown.

Bring in the remaining villains

Unnecessary Solicitation

There's a large number of super-powered individuals in that cave, Character. Be on your guard!

Mission Objective(s)

The Council seems to be using an abandoned supergroup base to hide these villains.

• Bring in the remaining villains
  • Deactivate the empowerment machine to help Pendragon and Aurora
  • 6 villains to defeat

You've wiped out all of the villains in the base and found out the Council's next plan!

Enemies

Council
Rogue Isles Villains

Notable NPCs

• Bad Penny (Rogue Isles Villains Boss)
• Comrade (Rogue Isles Villains Boss)
• Contemptress (Rogue Isles Villains Boss)
• Misadventure (Rogue Isles Villains Boss)
• Pyrelord (Rogue Isles Villains Boss)
• Sardonic (Rogue Isles Villains Boss)

Editor's Note: Team Status for The New Praetorians is as follows: Pendragon and Aurora are fighting the Petrovichs. (0/3) Grant Creston and Alan Parson are arresting Crey. (0/10) Riptide is defending Skyway City from the Trolls. (0/50) Marauder is investigating a cure to his condition.

Stop the attack on Peregrine Island

Unnecessary Solicitation

The New Praetorians are going to be in the area fighting Duray, Character. They'll keep him and the Sky Raiders off of you while you handle this situation.

Mission Objective(s)

You can hear fighting in the distance. The New Praetorians are taking the Sky Raiders, while you go to the heart of the problem - the naval ship that's about to open fire on Peregrine Island!

• Stop the attack on Peregrine Island
  • 8 groups of IDF to defeat
  • Defeat the IDF engineer to support the New Praetorians
  • 2 IDF Commanders to defeat
  • Defeat Fusion and Jane Temblor

You've stopped the attack on Peregrine Island!

Enemies

Imperial Defense Force

Notable NPCs

• Jane Temblor (+++ Missing Information +++)
• Fusion (+++ Missing Information +++)

Editor's Note: Team Status for The New Praetorians is as follows: The New Praetorians are fighting Colonel Duray. Sky Raiders Defeated (0/30) Praetor White is looking into a promising lead...

Investigate Refugee Island

Unnecessary Solicitation

You need to make sure that island is secure, Character!

Mission Objective(s)

Things look normal for the moment here on the island.

• Investigate Refugee Island
  • 4 refugees to rescue

You managed to handle things on the island, but it seems like something terrible has happened to the other New Praetorians!

Enemies

UPA

Editor's Note: Team Status for The New Praetorians is as follows: Pendragon and Aurora are fighting Freakshow. (0/30) Grant Creston and Alec Parson are fighting Warriors. (0/40) Riptide is looking for Praetor White. Praetor White has gone missing!

Editor's Note: After the explosion, the team status for The New Praetorians is as follows: Pendragon and Aurora have gone missing! Grant and Alec have gone missing! Riptide has gone missing! Praetor White has gone missing!

Debriefing

Character, Calvin Scott just sent me a direct message with images. His Unified People's Army and the Council have captured all of the New Praetorians. Marauder... Riptide... Grant... everyone is under their control. They're trying to send a message, Character. I thought it was to me, but it looks like it's directly to you.

They've made one request and one request only, which is that you hand yourself over in exchange of the lives of the New Praetorians.

Vanguard has evacuated anyone who wasn't injured in the attack on Refugee Island; the rest are in a Vanguard hospital. We're reporting no deaths, but that's only due to the hardiness of the people and not for any sort of 'care' that Calvin Scott may have taken.

Finale: One Way Out

Mission Briefing

The Council and Calvin Scott clearly see you as the main threat here, Character. They want you out of the picture. They've warned me that if you do not comply, they will kill the New Praetorians. They claim to have disabled their medi-porters and that they have their prisons rigged with an electric charge powerful enough to fry the metal off of a War Walker.

They're doing all this to try to stop you, Character. What are you going to do?

• If they want me, Marchand, then they'll have me.

You're going to hand yourself over, Character?

You can't take the chance that Calvin Scott is bluffing. However, you know that the members of the New Praetorians are all capable of taking care of themselves. You're going to put your faith that one of them will think of a way out of the prison, or at least give you a method to rescue them. If not, then you'll have to figure out a way out once the Council releases them - if the group keeps their word.

... Alright, Character. I believe in you. I won't be able to give you much support, so you'll be on your own with this. Make sure you're prepared for whatever is going to be in there, it won't be easy, handing yourself over, and it'll be even harder to get out. You'll want to be ready for whatever comes your way.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Good luck, Character.

Mission Objective(s)

The Council liason is waiting to take you to Calvin Scott.

• Hand yourself over to the UPA
  • Speak with the Council Liaison
  • 5 New Praetorians to rescue
  • Track down Calvin Scott
  • 2 generators to destroy to weaken the War Walker
  • Defeat the Council War Walker
  • 4 computers to hack to overload the War Walkers

You rescued the New Praetorians and destroyed a Council facility producing War Walkers!

Enemies

UPA
Council

Notable NPCs

• Council War Walker (Elite Boss)

I knew you'd make the right choice, Character. Primal Earth is on the road to becoming a tyranny, just like Praetoria. The attack on the refugee island was done to wake you up. Only the Council and men like myself can stop this.. Calvin Scott: You had a chance to walk away, but you just couldn't do it. Calvin Scott: Allow me to introduce a man who knows what has to be done. Marauder: Character. You think I'd refuse the offer to get my power back? WARNING! Prison Security measures have been disabled! Marauder: The plan is blown, it's time to retreat, Scott! You can't take on Character. Calvin Scott: All UPA troops, make your way to kill the New Praetorians! This isn't over, Character!

Badge

Upon completing the mission, you will be awarded the Brickstown's Keeper Badge.

Brickstown's Keeper You worked with the New Praetorians to stop the biggest breakout that Brickstown has ever seen.

Debriefing

Character, you truly are amazing. You pulled us through the brink of defeat and even destroyed a War Walker facility.

Marauder... I'm responsible for this, Character. I put my faith in him to make the right choice, that he would put aside his desire for power... but he didn't. I gambled against the Center, and I lost. I'm afraid that it may come down to facing off against him once more before this is over.

Our efforts haven't been for nothing, however. The majority of the escaped convicts have been brought back to the Zig, thanks to you and the New Praetorians. All we have left to deal with are the Council and Calvin Scott's new army.

If there's anything that I know now, however, it's that these forces don't stand a chance against you and the New Praetorians.

Tipping the Scales

Souvenir

Editor's Note: This story arc does not have a souvenir.

Part One: The Maestro's Symphony

Mission Briefing

Calvin Scott's Unified People's Army and the Council are both working towards a common goal of taking over America and instituting their new rule. Calvin Scott's army doesn't have the same level of power that the Council has, which is why the Center and his army are leading the charge.

If we can cut down the Council, we'll take down Calvin Scott, too. According to the Zig records - and the original video broadcast from the Center - we'll have to contend with the Council's major generals: Maestro, Arakhn, Vandal, Archon Burkholder, and Nosferatu. The Center isn't an idiot, however; the UPA and the Council have spread out to attack major points all around Paragon City, forcing us to also spread out.

• I'll take on the generals, the others should handle the city.

Agreed. As we speak, Maestro is causing havoc in Founders' Falls. The Council have injured Numina and Infernal. Pendragon has gone ahead to prevent Maestro from escaping. We need you to get to Founders' Falls and stabilize the situation there, Character. Once that's done, Pendragon will bring Maestro to you.

Keep in mind that Maestro is very powerful. Pendragon won't last for very long against him alone. You can provide support to Pendragon by activating various mystic portals that Numina set up before the Council defeated her. Afterwards, you'll have to be prepared for a fight against Maestro.

This is our push, Character. We're going to beat the Council and Calvin Scott here and now. This is the first step!

Unnecessary Solicitation

It's all on you now, Character.

Mission Objective(s)

Founders' Falls is in chaos from the Council's attack!

• Defeat Maestro
  • Rescue Numina
  • Rescue Infernal
  • 2 Council War Walkers to defeat
  • 3 Nictus to defeat
  • (5 mystic portals to activate)
  • Defeat Maestro

You saved Founders' Falls from Maestro and the Council!

Enemies

Council
UPA

Notable NPCs

• Council War Walker (x2) (Boss)
• Maestro (Elite Boss)
• Numina (Hostage)
• Infernal (Hostage)
• Pendragon (New Praetorians Boss) (Ally)

Editor's Note: Pendragon's Offensive is as follows: Pendragon is fighting Maestro. Complete objective before Pendragon falls for a bonus. Heal Pendragon by activating mystic portals.

Badge

Upon completing all objectives while Pendragon is still alive, you will be awarded the Pendragon's Ally Badge.

Pendragon's Ally You were able to keep Pendragon from being defeated while he was fighting Maestro by himself.

Debriefing

Excellent work, Character! Maestro is now back in the Zig. I almost feel bad for him; the Council promised to return his hearing, only for him to turn into... this after an Arachnos attack.

The presence of Nictus indicates that Arakhn and her forces are at work.

Grant will investigate Arakhn; in the meantime, Riptide has sent in an urgent request for help in Croatoa.

Part Two: Nosferatu's Croatoa

Mission Briefing

Riptide sent us a report that several odd chambers were air dropped into Croatoa. Shortly afterwards, creatures resembling vampires emerged from them! This is no doubt the work of Nosferatu. Riptide is on the scene now trying to hold him off.

The Council is trying to occupy Croatoa, which is very... strange. It's not a strategic spot at all, but they're sending one of their top lieutenants to take the area.

Founders' Falls... Croatoa... they don't make any sense as strategic targets, Character. Why not attack Atlas Park, Kings Row, or Independence Port? They're all more valuable than these places...

• I'll head to Croatoa to deal with Nosferatu.

I'll do that. Riptide has told me that Nosferatu and his minions have cleared the town of the Fir Bolg and the witches. They truly are intending a full take over of the city.

Riptide won't be able to hold off against Nosferatu for very long, but he's left beacons behind that you can activate to provide him some support.

Nosferatu is very powerful, Character, you'd best be careful. Aurora is on her way to give you support, and Riptide will also be able to help you if you can keep him from being defeated beforehand.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Nosferatu is extremely powerful. Be on your guard, Character.

Mission Objective(s)

The Cabal lay defeated in the streets of Croatoa. Nosferatu and his forces hit the area hard - you'll just have to hit back even harder.

• Stop Nosferatu's attack on Croatoa
  • 5 Transformation Capsules to destroy
  • (4 Support Canisters to activate)
  • Defeat Nosferatu

You stopped Nosferatu's attack on Croatoa!

Enemies

Council

Notable NPCs

• Nosferatu (Elite Boss)
• Riptide (Ally)
• Aurora Pena (Ally)

Editor's Note: Riptide's Defense is as follows: Heal Riptide by activating nearby tech cannisters.

Badge

Upon completing all objectives while Pendragon is still alive, you will be awarded the Riptide's Comrade Badge.

Riptide's Comrade You were able to prevent Riptide from being defeated while he was fighting Nosferatu by himself.

Debriefing

Excellent work as usual, Character, although I'm beginning to get worried. The Council definitely has a bigger picture planned, one that we're not fully aware of. I don't believe Calvin Scott is aware of it... or if he is, perhaps he's somehow going along with it.

Alec Parson and I will continue to do more work investigating what the Council could be planning. Pendragon and Aurora are working on fighting Archon Burkholder in Striga Isle, although it appears that the Council and UPA have formed a much tighter defense on the island than we previously expected. We also believe that Marauder has his abilities back, judging by some of the small craters we've seen on the island. This calls for drastic measures, Character.

Part Three: Call to Action

Mission Briefing

You've been doing excellent work, Character, but we're still behind in this war against the Council. Every victory we get causes them to fortify their position in Striga Isle. I'm speaking with a man named Admiral Sutter about the situation.

Grant Creston was contacted by Positron about uniting the Vindicators and Freedom Phalanx in an attack on Striga Isle. He should be meeting with the groups at any minute now.

We need you to attend the meeting as the official representative of the New Praetorians. After that, Grant will continue his investigations regarding Arakhn.

• Everyone working together? Sounds like a plan.

Exactly. You'll be leading the charge once we get everything settled. Both groups still have their hands full, of course, but we must try to convince them that this is the only way we're going to win this war against the Council.

I'll give you the location where Grant is meeting with the others. They may not listen to him, but I'm sure they'll listen to what you have to say on the matter.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Provost Marchand's line is busy.

Mission Objective(s)

Something definitely isn't right. The Council is here! Have they attacked the Phalanx and the Vindicators?

• Meet with the Paragon Supergroups
  • Find Grant Creston
  • Defeat Arakhn

You defeated Arakhn and discovered more of the Council's true plans!

Enemies

Council

Notable NPCs

• Arakhn (Elite Boss)

Arakhn: I told you, Requiem, I am the only leader of the Nictus. You wish to argue that? Requiem: I'm merely giving you a chance, Arakhn. The 5th Column is rising. Requiem: Join myself and the Reichsman and you will keep control over your Nictus. Arakhn: Pah! Once the Center's plans are finished, the Nictus will be stronger than ever! Requiem: ... Hah. We'll see how you fare against Character, then. Good day, Arakhn.

Debriefing

Grant is recovering in Brickstown's hospital. He put up a damn good fight against Arakhn.

We were fooled by them, Character. They wanted to split us apart. They were just using the attacks on Founders' Falls and Croatoa to test their toys, and we showed them that they needed to do better.

The Phalanx and Vindicators are still busy dealing with other threats in both Paragon and around the world. It's up to us to finish this, and we are going to finish it. We're done chasing around the Council wherever they pop up, Character. No more tests, no more doing things the safe way.

Part Four: Praetoria's Fury

Mission Briefing

The Center and Calvin Scott think they have everything set to go for their invasion of America. Calvin Scott's army believes they have the know-how to defeat the soldiers of Primal Earth, while the Council has their parade of monstrosities. The Center is betting that we're too scared to try to attack them head-on. I lost the last gamble against him - I won't lose this one. We're going to prove him wrong, Character.

The time for caution is over. We're going to attack the Council's volcano base in Striga Isle head-on. Pendragon and Aurora report that the base's defenses are astronomical compared to earlier reports. They're getting something ready in there, Character, and we're going to stop it. I need to warn you, however, about one thing...

• What is it?

This could very well be a suicide mission. The New Praetorians are down one man. At most, it's going to be yourself, Pendragon, Riptide, and Aurora against the Council's army. They'll have War Walkers, Vampryi, and Nictus waiting to destroy you.

By all accounts, we should not win this battle. However, I know you, Character. I know that if there's anyone who can pull through with this, it would be you.

Admiral Sutter has agreed to help us out. He and his men are going to take their vessel and bring us straight to Striga Isle. From there, Alec Parson will manage a teleportation system to get you past their walls and into the heart of the Council territory.

I don't know what you'll find in there, Character, or what your goal should be. All I can tell you is this: give them Hell.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Marchand's line has been turned off.

Mission Objective(s)

Admiral Sutter's ship comes to a stop. One of his crew announces that they've reached the outside limits of Striga Isle.

• Assault Striga Isle
  • Speak with Provost Marchand
  • 50 Council to defeat
  • Teleport to Striga
  • Destroy the Council Generator
  • Defeat the Council War Walkers
  • Confront Marauder
  • Defeat the Goliath War Walkers

You've established a front to attack the Council's base!

Enemies

Council

Notable NPCs

• Marauder (Ally)

Ambush! An ambush wave appears after every 10 Council are defeated.

Debriefing

I would say amazing, Character, but then I would sound like a broken record. Your courage and power remind me of Emperor Cole... before he became the man known as Tyrant.

Marauder is on Admiral Sutter's ship now. I want to believe he was working to help us the entire time... but part of me is still suspicious of his motives. We'll need to investigate more to see if he truly is on our side... or perhaps, put him to the test.

If what he said is true, we have one final battle on our hands, which is to bring down Calvin Scott, the Council base, and the remaining Council generals.

We're almost to the end of this, Character - we just have one last battle.

Finale: The Last Resistance

Mission Briefing

Longbow and the US Army have occupied the area of Striga that you attacked, Character. We need to strike at the heart of the volcano as quickly as possible. You're going to have several targets.

The first are the Council's generals; the New Praetorians and Marauder will be on site to handle them. After that, you'll all split up. The New Praetorians will handle trying to destroy the rest of the facility. You'll need to take down the heads of the UPA and then bring in Calvin Scott.

• Get in, take out the base, get out. I've done this plenty of times.

I know, Character. You can do this, but be careful. Calvin Scott is not going to go down without a fight. He's going to have tricks up his sleeve. He has many skills, one of them being demolitions. Be prepared for a fight when you go in there. If you have any allies, now would be the time to bring them in.

It's time for Scott to pay for all of his crimes against humanity. He's done too many terrible things to just walk away now. It's up to you to take him down and deliver justice for all the innocents that have died in the name of his wars, Character.

Defeat Calvin Scott

Unnecessary Solicitation

There are no more words to be said, Character. Let's finish this, once and for all.

Mission Objective(s)

You arrive at the heart of the Council's base. It's time to put an end to this.

• Defeat Calvin Scott
  • Meet with the New Praetorians
  • 4 UPA Commanders to defeat
  • Get to the top of the volcano
  • Defeat Calvin Scott's Loyalists
  • Defeat the last of Calvin Scott's Loyalists
  • Defeat Calvin Scott

It's over. Calvin Scott is gone, the Council generals have been defeated, and the Center's army has been wiped out.

Enemies

Council
UPA

Notable NPCs

• Archon Burkholder (Boss)
• Vandal (Boss)
• UPA Commander (x4)
• Calvin Scott's Loyalists (Shovel, Rothstein, Clocker, Lighter)
• Calvin Scott (Elite Boss)

Calvin Scott: Ah... hah... I shouldn't have... tried to go... toe to toe... with you... Character... Calvin, that's ENOUGH! Calvin Scott: Why...? I'm fighting for our- SHUT UP! Look at yourself! Look at REALITY! You're allies with -vampires-, -werewolves-, and -space aliens-! In Praetoria, you forced Clockwork to attack innocent civilians! You killed them in cold blood! And you tried to blow up a hospital! You're as much of a monster as Cole! You stopped caring about freedom a long time ago, Calvin! All you cared about was being RIGHT! And now, you - what are you doing? Calvin Scott: ... Vandal installed a self-destruct device here. It was done to destroy the New Praetorians if they succeeded. Calvin Scott: ... I'm going to stay behind to blow up this place. I'll get you and the others out of here. Calvin... we can get you out of here too, suicide isn't the answer! Calvin Scott: This is my justice, Aurora. And you, Character... Don't become like me. Don't lose sight of what you're fighting for. Calvin Scott: The world will know in his last act, Calvin Scott did something good.

Badge

Upon completing the mission, you are awarded the The Center's Nemesis Badge

The Center's Nemesis You stopped Calvin Scott and the Center's plans for Paragon City. The public of Paragon consider you to be the one hero who can stop the Council.

Call Provost Marchand

Personal Story

Souvenir

The Center's Personal Story

The Center, located in a secret base, spoke with Dr. Arvin, a scientist he recruited from Praetoria.

Dr. Arvin confirmed that the Center's back up plan worked. The Center knew that Marauder was going to betray the Council to get his powers back; what Marauder didn't know was that his blood sample was going to be stolen in order to mass produce Praetor Berry's serum!

Dr. Arvin informed the Center that the serum could be mass produced if he was given enough time and resources to crack the source of the code.

Now, the Center intends to bide his time and wait until the day comes when the serum is cracked and the army of the Council is stronger than ever before...

Gamble

Briefing

Paola Tirelli, also known as the Center, leader of the Council, had just received word of the failure in Striga Isle. All of his lieutenants were now back in the Zig, and Arakhn, the leader of the Nictus, was MIA.

The Center looked over his data pad to see what was left of the base...

This is a non-combat, personal story mission. In this mission, you will assume the role of an NPC. This is a solo mission.

• (Play the Center's Personal Story)

The Center called in one of his newly recruited scientists; a man named Doctor Arvin. Several undercover Council agents had recovered Doctor Arvin from Praetoria after hearing that the man was a renowned scientist. The Center used his super-powered charisma to convince Arvin to work for the Council, specifically on a back up plan during the War Walker and Scott project.

The backup plan was quite risky, but he knew it would work as long as he was underestimated by the one known as Praetor White.

Unnecessary Solicitation

The Center waited for Dr. Arvin to arrive to give him the results...

Mission Objective(s)

Dr. Arvin finally arrived and was waiting for the Center to speak with him.

• The Center's Personal Story
  • Speak with Dr. Arvin

The Council may be defeated, but the Center has an alternate plan - cracking the source of Praetor Berry's serum to mass produce it for his armies!

Enemies

None

Badge

Upon completion of the mission, you will earn the Ace Up Their Sleeve Badge

Ace Up Their Sleeve You played The Center's personal story and saw that the Council has another ace up their sleeve for future events.