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		+	{{otheruses4|1=the Paragon City Zone|2=other uses of Faultline|3=Faultline (Disambiguation)}}
		+	{{Zone
		+	|{{Hero City Zone}}
		+	|Zone Name=Faultline
		+	|Splash Image=Splash_Faultline.jpg
		+	|Zone Map=Map_Faultline.jpg
		+	|Width=84
		+	|Type of Zone=Hero City Zone
		+	|Level Range=15-25
		+	|Trainer=[[Mirror Spirit]]
		+	|Task Force Contact=''none''
		+	|Event=''none''
		+	|Exploration Badges={{BadgeLink|Undammed}}, {{BadgeLink|Newsman}}, {{BadgeLink|Faultless Mystic}}, {{BadgeLink|Apex}}, {{BadgeLink|Escape Artist}}, {{BadgeLink|Drowned Rat}}, {{BadgeLink|Old Fashioned}}, {{BadgeLink|Egg Hunter}}, {{BadgeLink|Thrill Seeker}}
		+	|Plaques=[[Disciple Badge#Monument 6|Disciple VI]], [[Disciple Badge#Monument 7|VII]], [[Just Said No to Superadine Badge#Monument 5|Just Said No to Superadine V]], [[Scholar Badge#Monument 5|Scholar V]]
		+	|Day Jobs={{BadgeLink|Architect}}, {{BadgeLink|Shop Keeper}}, {{BadgeLink|Caregiver}}, {{BadgeLink|Monitor Duty}}
		+	|Enemies=[[Arachnos]], [[Clockwork]], [[Freakshow]], [[Hydra]], [[The Lost|Lost]], [[Sky Raiders|Sky Raiders]], [[Vahzilok]]
		+	|Connecting Zones=[[Skyway City|Skyway City]], [[Pocket D|Pocket D]]
		+	|Lines=''none''
		+	|VidiotMap=Faultline
		+	}}
		+	__toc__
	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
−	'''Faultline''' is a Trial zone in CoH.  A hero needs to be at least level 14 to enter.  It was originally known as Overbrook, before the villain [[Faultline (Archvillain)|Faultline]] destroyed it with his earthquake devices.	+	'''Note:''' Prior to Faultline's revamp in [[Issue 8]], a hero needed to be at least Security Level 14 to enter.
−	This zone is expected to have many changes coming with [[Issue 8]].	+	The '''Overbrook''' Dam was an amazing step forward for [[Paragon City]], and it began a new area of prosperity. When the Arch-villain Faultline held Overbrook ransom with his earthquake device, not many took him seriously. A group of fledgling superheroes did attempt to stop him but failed, and the master of tectonics set off his device, wiping out Overbrook. Faultline disappeared and has not been seen since. The ruins of Overbrook adopted his name, and many villains began to inhabit the area.
−	__ToC__	+
		+	Faultline officials recently provided funding for reconstruction and work was underway in the first neighborhood, when major disaster struck. Due to strange seismic activity on the moon, tidal anomalies caused the Overbrook Dam to rupture flooding the zone. Additional crews have been called in to assess the Dam and shore up the rest of the zone, however, they are continually thwarted by the recent arrival of new villain groups to the area and one group, in particular, that no one expected: [[Arachnos]]. It appears Arachnos has been poking around supergroup base wreckage in Faultline for some time, searching for technology that will further [[Lord Recluse]]’s nefarious plans. Paragon Officials have called in small detachments of the [[Paragon Police Department]] and [[Freedom Corps]], but are also asking heroes to come forward and protect the new city.
		+
		+	== Contacts ==
		+
		+	=== Trainer ===
		+	* [[Mirror Spirit]]
		+
		+	=== Police Band Contacts ===
		+
		+	* [[Detective Frasenbacker]]
		+	* [[Detective Kowaccio]]
		+
		+	=== Regular Contacts ===
		+	* [[Agent G]]
		+	* [[Doc Delilah]]
		+	* [[Jim Temblor]]
		+	* [[Penelope Yin (Faultline)|Penelope Yin]]
		+
		+	=== Notable NPCs ===
		+
		+	* [[Freedom Corps Tactical Officer]]
		+	* [[Melissa]]
		+	* [[Mike]]
		+	* [[Bad Karma]]
		+
		+	=== Stores ===
		+
		+	* [[Danny Lin]] (Natural/Technology store)
		+	* [[Mr. Yin]] (Special store)
		+	* [[Natalie Alexander]] (Magic store)
		+	* [[Rhonda James]] (Mutation/Science store)
	== Neighborhoods ==		== Neighborhoods ==
−	* Aftershock	+	* Aftershock (Orange - Level 18-20) ([[Media:J16_faded.ogg|Music]])
−	* Dark Canyons	+	* Arachnos Dig Site (Orange - Level 20-21) ([[Media:M10 faded.ogg|Music]])
−	* Downfall	+	* New Overbrook (Yellow - Level 15-17) ([[Media:Faultline_J12_short.ogg|Music]])
−	* Precipice	+	* Overbrook Dam (Red - Level 23-25) ([[Media:M7_faded.ogg|Music]])
−	* Resevoir	+	* Overbrook Medical Center (Green - No Enemies) ([[Media:Faultline_OverbrookMedicalCenter.ogg|Music]])
−	* Subduction	+	* Overflow (Orange - Level 20-22) ([[Media:M6_faded.ogg|Music]])
−	== Exploration Badges ==	+	== Arachnos Dig Site ==
−	{{BadgeBox|Badge_tourist_01.png|Undammed|Funding has recently been exhausted in the effort to rebuild the Paragon City dam.}}	+	Underneath the western portion of the zone lie a series of tunnels created by [[Arachnos]]. Several missions from [[Agent G]] send you into the tunnels, and they contain mission doors which can be used for [[Police Radio|Radio Missions]]. Many players have difficulty finding the tunnels, as the entrances are not obvious, and some of the mission doors are even beyond the normal map boundary, leading players to believe their mission is bugged and placed outside the zone.
−	{{BadgeBox|Badge_tourist_01.png|Newsman|The Theodore Knight building was home to many Super Groups in the years before the Rikti War.}}	+
−	{{BadgeBox|Badge_tourist_01.png|Faultless Mystic|Ley Lines are powerful forces of mystical energy that crisscross the planet. Paragon City's proximity to Ley Line crossings makes it a prime location for magical villain supergroups.}}	+
−	{{BadgeBox|Badge_tourist_01.png|Apex|[[Apex]] tracked [[Dr. Vahzilok]] down to this location, but interference from the [[Circle of Thorns]] prevented him from capturing the mad scientist.}}	+
−	=== New Badges ===	+	There are two entrances to the Arachnos Tunnels, one north of the dam, and one south of it.
−	{{Issue8}}	+	* The northern entrance is next to a dead tree at the top of Lift H.
−	{{BadgeBox|Badge_tourist_01.png|Drowned Rat|The dam burst here due to exceptionally strong seismic activity.}}	+	* The southern entrance is under an Arachnos complex just south of the dam. Turn right (West) as you exit the power plant on the South side of the dam. You'll see a small bridge that leads to an Arachnos Flier landing pad. Drop down under the bridge and turn right (facing the dam). You'll see the tunnel leading downward directly ahead of you.
−	{{BadgeBox|Badge_tourist_01.png|Egg Hunter|Perseverance and downright determination brought you this badge. Only the most devout egg hunters will find this spot. Lucky you.}}	+
−	{{BadgeBox|Badge_tourist_01.png|Escape Artist|Dr. Hank Neville, foremost geologist, was attacked by [[Arachnos]], but escaped with the help of [[Freedom Corps]] troops.}}	+	Both the entrances, and the tunnels themselves, are available on the [[In-Game Maps|Vidiotmaps]] map patch.
−	{{BadgeBox|Badge_tourist_01.png|Old Fashioned|Best doughnuts in all of Paragon City! You picked the ultimate bragging rights location.}}	+
		+	== Exploration Badges ==
		+
		+	;Common
		+	{{BadgeBox|Undammed}}
		+	{{BadgeBox|Newsman}}
		+	{{BadgeBox|Faultless Mystic}}
		+	{{BadgeBox|Apex}}
		+	{{BadgeBox|Escape Artist}}
		+	{{BadgeBox|Drowned Rat}}
		+	{{BadgeBox|Old Fashioned}}
		+	{{BadgeBox|Egg Hunter}}
		+	{{BadgeBox|Thrill Seeker}}
	== Historical Plaques ==		== Historical Plaques ==
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	* One [[Just Said No to Superadine Badge]] monument		* One [[Just Said No to Superadine Badge]] monument
	* One [[Scholar Badge]] monument		* One [[Scholar Badge]] monument
		+
		+	=== Non-badge Plaques ===
		+	The following plaque was added to the Faultline zone in Issue 8.  It is currently not associated with any known history badge:
		+
		+	* One [[In Memoriam]] monument
		+
		+	== Day Jobs ==
		+
		+	;Common
		+	{{BadgeBox|Architect}}
		+	{{BadgeBox|Monitor Duty}}
		+
		+	;Hero-Specific
		+	{{BadgeBox|Shop Keeper}}
		+	{{BadgeBox|Caregiver}}
		+
		+	;Villain-Specific
		+	{{BadgeBox|Price Gouger}}
		+	{{BadgeBox|Pain Specialist}}
	== Transfer Points ==		== Transfer Points ==
	* The north wall has a gate to [[Skyway City]]		* The north wall has a gate to [[Skyway City]]
−	* The [[Faultline Beacon]] location is (-8.5, -836.8, 1283), northwest of the Reservoir marker, down at the bottom of the fault.	+	* There is a portal to [[Pocket D]]
		+	* The [[Faultline Beacon]] location is {{coords|-830|32|-5020}}, upon the roof of Yin's Market.
	== Villain Groups ==		== Villain Groups ==
−	* [[Circle of Thorns]]	+	* {{Enemy Arachnos}}
−	* [[Clockworks]]	+	* {{Enemy Clockwork}}
−	* [[Vahzilok]]	+	* {{Enemy Freakshow}}
		+	* {{Enemy Hydra}}
		+	* {{Enemy The Lost}}
		+	* {{Enemy Sky Raiders}}
		+	* {{Enemy Vahzilok}}
		+
		+	== Neutral Groups ==
		+
		+	* {{Enemy Clockwork}} (Penelope's Protectors)
		+	* {{Enemy Longbow}}
		+	* {{Enemy Paragon Police}}
		+
		+	== Notes ==
		+	* This zone was added to the game for [[Hero|Heroes]] in [[Issue 8]].
		+
		+	== See Also ==
		+	* [[Zone Overview]]
		+	* [[Faultline (Pre-Issue 8)]]
		+
		+	== External Links ==
		+	* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121003093940/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/game_updates/issue_8/issue_8_to_protect_and_serve_f.php Dev Diary: Faultline Reborn]
		+	{{BadgeHunter Map|map=faultline}}
−	[[Category:CoH Trial Zones]]	+	[[Category:Hero City Zones]]
−	[[Category:Patch Watchlist]]	+	[[Category:Hero Zones]]

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Latest revision as of 01:55, 14 November 2019

This article is about the Paragon City Zone. For other uses of Faultline, see Faultline (Disambiguation).

Faultline

Hero City Zone (15-25)
Trainers:	Mirror Spirit
TF Contacts:	none
Events:	none
Exploration Badges:	Undammed, Newsman, Faultless Mystic, Apex, Escape Artist, Drowned Rat, Old Fashioned, Egg Hunter, Thrill Seeker
Plaques:	Disciple VI, VII, Just Said No to Superadine V, Scholar V
Day Jobs:	Architect, Shop Keeper, Caregiver, Monitor Duty
Enemies:	Arachnos, Clockwork, Freakshow, Hydra, Lost, Sky Raiders, Vahzilok
Connecting Zones:	Skyway City, Pocket D
Transits:	none
Faultline VidiotMap

Overview

Note: Prior to Faultline's revamp in Issue 8, a hero needed to be at least Security Level 14 to enter.

The Overbrook Dam was an amazing step forward for Paragon City, and it began a new area of prosperity. When the Arch-villain Faultline held Overbrook ransom with his earthquake device, not many took him seriously. A group of fledgling superheroes did attempt to stop him but failed, and the master of tectonics set off his device, wiping out Overbrook. Faultline disappeared and has not been seen since. The ruins of Overbrook adopted his name, and many villains began to inhabit the area.

Faultline officials recently provided funding for reconstruction and work was underway in the first neighborhood, when major disaster struck. Due to strange seismic activity on the moon, tidal anomalies caused the Overbrook Dam to rupture flooding the zone. Additional crews have been called in to assess the Dam and shore up the rest of the zone, however, they are continually thwarted by the recent arrival of new villain groups to the area and one group, in particular, that no one expected: Arachnos. It appears Arachnos has been poking around supergroup base wreckage in Faultline for some time, searching for technology that will further Lord Recluse’s nefarious plans. Paragon Officials have called in small detachments of the Paragon Police Department and Freedom Corps, but are also asking heroes to come forward and protect the new city.

Contacts

Trainer

• Mirror Spirit

Police Band Contacts

• Detective Frasenbacker
• Detective Kowaccio

Regular Contacts

• Agent G
• Doc Delilah
• Jim Temblor
• Penelope Yin

Notable NPCs

• Freedom Corps Tactical Officer
• Melissa
• Mike
• Bad Karma

Stores

• Danny Lin (Natural/Technology store)
• Mr. Yin (Special store)
• Natalie Alexander (Magic store)
• Rhonda James (Mutation/Science store)

Neighborhoods

• Aftershock (Orange - Level 18-20) (Music)
• Arachnos Dig Site (Orange - Level 20-21) (Music)
• New Overbrook (Yellow - Level 15-17) (Music)
• Overbrook Dam (Red - Level 23-25) (Music)
• Overbrook Medical Center (Green - No Enemies) (Music)
• Overflow (Orange - Level 20-22) (Music)

Arachnos Dig Site

Underneath the western portion of the zone lie a series of tunnels created by Arachnos. Several missions from Agent G send you into the tunnels, and they contain mission doors which can be used for Radio Missions. Many players have difficulty finding the tunnels, as the entrances are not obvious, and some of the mission doors are even beyond the normal map boundary, leading players to believe their mission is bugged and placed outside the zone.

There are two entrances to the Arachnos Tunnels, one north of the dam, and one south of it.

• The northern entrance is next to a dead tree at the top of Lift H.
• The southern entrance is under an Arachnos complex just south of the dam. Turn right (West) as you exit the power plant on the South side of the dam. You'll see a small bridge that leads to an Arachnos Flier landing pad. Drop down under the bridge and turn right (facing the dam). You'll see the tunnel leading downward directly ahead of you.

Both the entrances, and the tunnels themselves, are available on the Vidiotmaps map patch.

Exploration Badges

Common

Undammed Funding has recently been passed in an effort to stop the damage caused by the leaking Paragon City Dam.

Newsman The Theodore Knight building was home to many Super Groups in the years before the Rikti War.

Faultless Mystic Ley Lines are powerful forces of mystical energy that crisscross the planet. Paragon City's proximity to Ley Line crossings makes it a prime location for magical villain supergroups.

Apex Apex tracked Dr. Vahzilok down to this location, but interference from the Circle of Thorns prevented him from capturing the mad scientist.

Escape Artist Dr. Hank Neville, foremost geologist, was attacked by Arachnos, but escaped with the help of Freedom Corps troops.

Drowned Rat The dam burst here due to exceptionally strong seismic activity.

Old Fashioned Best doughnuts in all of Paragon City! You picked the ultimate bragging rights location.

Egg Hunter Perseverance and downright determination brought you this badge. Only the most devout egg hunters will find this spot. Lucky you.

Thrill Seeker You're always looking for new forms of entertainment, and it's said that the Mission Architect technology is entertainment in its purest form.

Historical Plaques

• Two Disciple Badge monuments
• One Just Said No to Superadine Badge monument
• One Scholar Badge monument

Non-badge Plaques

The following plaque was added to the Faultline zone in Issue 8. It is currently not associated with any known history badge:

• One In Memoriam monument

Day Jobs

Common

Architect Your study of the Mission Architect system has earned you the Architect Day Job. Logging out in the Mission Architect will earn you 2 bonus Mission Architect Tickets, when you log back in, each time you complete a mission for a short time.

Monitor Duty Your time spent protecting your Supergroup's base has earned you the Monitor Duty Day Job. Logging out in your Supergroup base will earn you a Prestige bonus, when you log back in, each time you complete a mission for a short time.

Hero-Specific

Shop Keeper You have spent your free time running a shop in Paragon City selling various wares earning you the Shop Keeper Day Job. Logging out in a store will earn you a random enhancement, upon each mission completion, for a short time.

Caregiver You have spent a great deal of time working in the hospitals of Paragon City during your free time earning the Caregiver Day Job. Logging out in a Hospital will earn you a Regeneration Bonus, when you log back in, for a short time.

Villain-Specific

Price Gouger You know better than to work retail in the Rogue Isles. Logging out in a store will earn you a random enhancement, upon each mission completion, for a short time.

Pain Specialist Your expertise in surgery and understanding pain has earned you the Pain Specialist Day Job. Logging out in a Hospital will earn you a Regeneration Bonus, when you log back in, for a short time.

Transfer Points

• The north wall has a gate to Skyway City
• There is a portal to Pocket D
• The Faultline Beacon location is (-830, 32, -5020), upon the roof of Yin's Market.

Villain Groups

• Arachnos
  
• Clockwork
  
• Freakshow
  
• Hydra
  
• The Lost
  
• Sky Raiders
  
• Vahzilok
  

Neutral Groups

• Clockwork
  (Penelope's Protectors)
• Longbow
  
• Paragon Police Department
  

Notes

• This zone was added to the game for Heroes in Issue 8.

See Also

• Zone Overview
• Faultline (Pre-Issue 8)

External Links

• Dev Diary: Faultline Reborn