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'''Dreams of Peace and Acts of War<br />Part:  One'''
 
'''Dreams of Peace and Acts of War<br />Part:  One'''
  
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You have proven that you can handle some weird situations, so I want your help with something strange.  I need you to work security on one of the most important conferences in the history of mankind.  Interested?
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{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Serpent Drummer|Text=You have proven that you can handle some weird situations, so I want your help with something strange.  I need you to work security on one of the most important conferences in the history of mankind.  Interested?
  
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''Serpent Drummer hands you a book entitled 'Rikti Factions Vol. 1' to help you catch up, in case you weren't familiar with the Traditionalist and Restructurist factions.''
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I'm glad to hear it.  The conference is to discuss terms of peace between humanity and the Rikti Traditionalist faction. You did hear that correctly.  One of the factions of Rikti on Earth seeks a peaceful end to the war.  They are the far smaller faction, but it is a start.  This conference is delicate, to say the least, and someone of your experience will be an excellent asset. Dress well, this is an important time.  '''Your main responsibility is to guard Lady Grey.''' Once you arrive on site, keep your eyes open for signs of trouble.  It'll be up to you to determine if anything seems amiss.}}
  
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I'm glad to hear it.  The conference is to discuss terms of peace between humanity and the Rikti Traditionalist faction. You did hear that correctly.  One of the factions of Rikti on Earth seeks a peaceful end to the war.  They are the far smaller faction, but it is a start.  This conference is delicate, to say the least, and someone of your experience will be an excellent asset. Dress well, this is an important time.  '''Your main responsibility is to guard Lady Grey.''' Once you arrive on site, keep your eyes open for signs of trouble.  It'll be up to you to determine if anything seems amiss.
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''Serpent Drummer hands you a book entitled 'Rikti Factions Vol. 1' to help you catch up, in case you weren't familiar with the Traditionalist and Restructurist factions.''
  
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Rikti Factions, Vol 1|Text=This book is an explanation of how the Rikti have become divided since their time on Earth.  While there's a great deal of information covered in the book, a series of bookmarks and highlightings help you pick out the important information:
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Rikti Factions, Vol 1|Text=This book is an explanation of how the Rikti have become divided since their time on Earth.  While there's a great deal of information covered in the book, a series of bookmarks and highlightings help you pick out the important information:
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=For once, things seem to be under control when you arrive on the scene.|Primary=Guard Lady Grey|Secondary=Check security computer
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=For once, things seem to be under control when you arrive on the scene.|Primary=Guard Lady Grey|Secondary=Check security computer
 
**Protect Lady Grey|Completion={{color|red|missing completion text}}}}
 
**Protect Lady Grey|Completion={{color|red|missing completion text}}}}
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{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Fusionette|Text=No no no!  Don't hurt them!  They're just making conversation!  They were completely and totally respectful of me and my person at all times!  Please do not instigate an argument on my account!
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''What pigs.  Seriously.  I'm not kidding.  I was this close to blasting them into next week.  Good thing you got here.  What's with the get-up?  This is supposed to be formal.  Oh.  Whoops.''
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What?  Oh, no, that's not at all necessary!  I'm sure Faultline understands they were just inquiring about heightened security measures for the peace conference!  You don't have to tell him at ALL!
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''That'll fix their little red wagons.  Even those Rikti Traditionalists had better manners.  Well, except that one.  He kept saying, "'nette:  Sup?"  Someone needs to take away his Mark 1 decoder.''
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Like my attire?  I picked it up from Icon.  I practically had to beat Serge senseless before he'd give me a decent deal.
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So, hey, did you talk to Faultline and Serpent Drummer yet?}}
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{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Faultline|Text=So you may be wondering why I'm all dressed up in this fancy suit.  Oh, Serpent Drummer already told you?  Okay.  So you call that dressing up?  Anyway, 'nette and I are on security for this conference.  Only the best for world peace, right?
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So far so good.  It's been pretty quiet, actually.  Everyone is surprisingly civil.  It kind of makes me nervous, if you want the truth.  Anyway, Serpent Drummer slipped in the back door a few minutes ago, so maybe you should go talk to him.  He's got that purposeful stare about him and it's directed at you.}}
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{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Borea|Text=This peace conference is crucial.  Whatever Serpent Drummer requests of you, do it.}}
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{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Levantera|Text=Vanguard security has been heightened throughout the rest of the base so that we can observe the conference proceedings.  If Serpent Drummer has requested your assistance, you must have great potential.}}
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{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Gaussian|Text=I'm here for security, not idle chit chat.  If Serpent Drummer requested you oversee this conference, you'll want to check in with him.  He's right over there.}}
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{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Dark Watcher|Text=You have more important things to do than stand here speaking with me.  I have more important things to do than let you.}}
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{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Traditionalist Ambassador: Il'los|Text=Before the coming of Heroes:  My people peaceful.  Our creators taught:  War an excess:  Producing only death:  Despair.
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Among us:  Some Rikti maintain:  Counter belief system.  Preference:  Continue warfare.
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I:  We:  Not among those.  We:  Traditionalist.  Belief:  ways of peace:  Ways of Knowledge.  This legacy:  We desire to foster.}}
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{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Serpent Drummer|Text=I've been watching the conference for a little while and, so far, everything is progressing according to plan.  We have diplomats and Rikti Traditionalists in the same room and there is no bloodshed.
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I should be glad about this, but I'm not.
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Nothing ever runs this smoothly during a conference where peace between two worlds is on the line.  I need to stay here for a while longer so make sure you keep an eye on Lady Grey.  If you haven't found her yet, '''slip out the corridor behind me and look at the security computer.'''  She hasn't reported in for a while.
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Faultline, Fusionette, and I can keep an eye on things in here.}}
  
 
'''Enemies'''
 
'''Enemies'''
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{{Enemy Nemesis}}
  
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
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* Traditionalist Ambassador: Il'los
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*'''Traditionalist Ambassador: Il'los'''
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* {{color|red|''need the name of the other ambassador''}}
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*'''[[Faultline (Hero)|Faultline]]'''
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* [[Faultline (Hero)|Faultline]]
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So I said, "Ninjas and lawyers?  Then it's a Tsoo Sue Studio!"
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Faultline:  ''So I said, "Ninjas and lawyers?  Then it's a Tsoo Sue Studio!"''<br />Faultline:  ''Get it?  Sue like litigation versus Tsoo the gang?  No?  Oh, nevermind, no one appreciates an artiste.''
  
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Get it? Sue like litigation versus Tsoo the gang?  No?  Oh, nevermind, no one appreciates an artiste.
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Faultline: ''Hey, Character!''
  
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Hey, ''Character''!
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*'''[[Fusionette]]'''
  
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* [[Fusionette]]
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Fusionette:  ''No, I will NOT.  Didn't your mama teach you any manners?  Honestly.  HEY!  EYES UP HERE.''
  
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It's my strong and highly capable yet highly twitchy relative ''Character''!  Sorry, guys, family beckons!
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Fusionette:  ''Character!''
  
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No no no! Don't hurt them!  They're just making conversation!  They were completely and totally respectful of me and my person at all times!  Please do not instigate an argument on my account!
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Fusionette: ''It's my strong and highly capable yet highly twitchy relative Character!  Sorry, guys, family beckons!''
  
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''What pigs.  Seriously.  I'm not kidding.  I was this close to blasting them into next week.  Good thing you got here.  What's with the get-up?  This is supposed to be formal.  Oh.  Whoops.''
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*'''[[Borea]]'''
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*'''[[Levantera]]'''
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*'''[[Gaussian]]'''
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*'''[[Dark Watcher]]'''
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*'''[[The Lady Grey]]'''
  
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What? Oh, no, that's not at all necessary!  I'm sure Faultline understands they were just inquiring about heightened security measures for the peace conference!  You don't have to tell him at ALL!
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Lady Grey: ''The gall of that foolish old man!  Well, let us clean up this mess.''
  
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''That'll fix their little red wagons.  Even those Rikti Traditionalists had better manners.  Well, except that one.  He kept saying, "'nette:  Sup?"  Someone needs to take away his Mark 1 decoder.''
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*'''Conference Attendee'''
  
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Like my attire?  I picked it up from Icon.  I practically had to beat Serge senseless before he'd give me a decent deal.
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Conference Attendee: ''Go away.  I'm attending this very...bzzt...important conference.
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So, hey, did you talk to Faultline and Serpent Drummer yet?
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*'''Serpent Drummer'''
 
*'''Serpent Drummer'''
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Serpent Drummer:  ''Character, good to see you.  Let's talk a moment.
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{{Mission Briefing|Type=Debriefing|Contact=Levantera|Text=Looks like you signed up just in time, ''Character''. I'd like to say that Bunker raids were uncommon, but here in the '''[[Rikti War Zone|War Zone]]''' anything's possible.}}
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'''Enemies'''
  
 
== Missions ==
 
== Missions ==

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Overview

Serpent Drummer
File:SerpentDrummer.jpg
Serpent Drummer
Zone Rikti War Zone
Level Range 40-50
Introduced By Levantera
Enemy Groups Badge villain nemesis.png Nemesis
v • d • e


Serpent Drummer is a hero and villain contact in the Vanguard Compound neighborhood of Rikti War Zone. His level range is 40-50.

Introductions

New Contacts

Contact Introduced By

Information

Leader of the Vanguard Gauntlet

The enigmatic man called Serpent Drummer is the head of the Vanguard's Gauntlet division. The Gauntlet was originally Vanguard's offensive division, but changing events have seen it shift those responsibilities to the Shield Division, while the Gauntlet concentrates on coordinating Vanguard's forces with the recent influx of super-powered volunteers. Even in the middle of such great changes, Serpent Drummer remains serene.

Initial Contact

You draw the admiration of our allies and the ire of our enemies. Excellent.

I think it will be very good to work with you, Character, but this is not the time for pleasant chit-chat. I have some very important issues where I could use, well, someone like you.

Below Level Requirement

I apologise to you Character, but I am afraid that I must ask you to wait a bit before we begin working together. I would suggest that you take some time to settle other matters first, then return to me. Perhaps when you are around Level 40. Yes, that should be about right.

Store (?)

Story Arc

Dreams of Peace and Acts of War

souvenir info

Help with Conference Security

Dreams of Peace and Acts of War
Part: One

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Serpent Drummer

Briefing

You have proven that you can handle some weird situations, so I want your help with something strange. I need you to work security on one of the most important conferences in the history of mankind. Interested?

I'm glad to hear it. The conference is to discuss terms of peace between humanity and the Rikti Traditionalist faction. You did hear that correctly. One of the factions of Rikti on Earth seeks a peaceful end to the war. They are the far smaller faction, but it is a start. This conference is delicate, to say the least, and someone of your experience will be an excellent asset. Dress well, this is an important time. Your main responsibility is to guard Lady Grey. Once you arrive on site, keep your eyes open for signs of trouble. It'll be up to you to determine if anything seems amiss.


Serpent Drummer hands you a book entitled 'Rikti Factions Vol. 1' to help you catch up, in case you weren't familiar with the Traditionalist and Restructurist factions.

Icon clue generic.png
 Rikti Factions, Vol 1
This book is an explanation of how the Rikti have become divided since their time on Earth. While there's a great deal of information covered in the book, a series of bookmarks and highlightings help you pick out the important information:

Ever since the end of the First Rikti War, the Rikti on Earth appear to have suffered through disagreements about how best to proceed. These disagreements grew until the Rikti on Earth began to factionalize into two groups: the Traditionalists and the Restructurists.

The Traditionalists believed that wherever they were, they should maintain the norms of Rikti society, with its slow decisions reached through psychic debate and group consensus. The majority of the Traditionalists were from the minority of scientists and engineers who had accompanied the invasion force and had been trapped when the portals were sealed.

The Restructurists felt that the old paradigms wouldn't work in their current situation and were open to creating new ones, centered around the military majority of the invading force. They quickly became focused on advancement through military accomplishment and swelled their ranks with converted humans.

The Traditionalists were terrified of these changes as they saw their society turned upside-down and becoming a military dictatorship. In an attempt to blunt the power of the Restructurists, they've even begun talking to humanity about ending the war. The Restructurists need the continued war to justify their changes, and are unlikely to accept any peace.

It is conjectured that on the Rikti Homeworld, the military is a small minority of Rikti population, and that the Rikti civilian government could have far more power. But, in the war on Earth, the Rikti military and the Restructurists are all anyone knows.

Mission Objective(s)

For once, things seem to be under control when you arrive on the scene.

  • Guard Lady Grey
    • Check security computer
    • Protect Lady Grey

missing completion text

Briefing

No no no! Don't hurt them! They're just making conversation! They were completely and totally respectful of me and my person at all times! Please do not instigate an argument on my account!

What pigs. Seriously. I'm not kidding. I was this close to blasting them into next week. Good thing you got here. What's with the get-up? This is supposed to be formal. Oh. Whoops.

What? Oh, no, that's not at all necessary! I'm sure Faultline understands they were just inquiring about heightened security measures for the peace conference! You don't have to tell him at ALL!

That'll fix their little red wagons. Even those Rikti Traditionalists had better manners. Well, except that one. He kept saying, "'nette: Sup?" Someone needs to take away his Mark 1 decoder.

Like my attire? I picked it up from Icon. I practically had to beat Serge senseless before he'd give me a decent deal.

So, hey, did you talk to Faultline and Serpent Drummer yet?


Briefing

So you may be wondering why I'm all dressed up in this fancy suit. Oh, Serpent Drummer already told you? Okay. So you call that dressing up? Anyway, 'nette and I are on security for this conference. Only the best for world peace, right?

So far so good. It's been pretty quiet, actually. Everyone is surprisingly civil. It kind of makes me nervous, if you want the truth. Anyway, Serpent Drummer slipped in the back door a few minutes ago, so maybe you should go talk to him. He's got that purposeful stare about him and it's directed at you.


Briefing

This peace conference is crucial. Whatever Serpent Drummer requests of you, do it.


Briefing

Vanguard security has been heightened throughout the rest of the base so that we can observe the conference proceedings. If Serpent Drummer has requested your assistance, you must have great potential.


Briefing

I'm here for security, not idle chit chat. If Serpent Drummer requested you oversee this conference, you'll want to check in with him. He's right over there.


Briefing

You have more important things to do than stand here speaking with me. I have more important things to do than let you.


Briefing

Before the coming of Heroes: My people peaceful. Our creators taught: War an excess: Producing only death: Despair.

Among us: Some Rikti maintain: Counter belief system. Preference: Continue warfare.

I: We: Not among those. We: Traditionalist. Belief: ways of peace: Ways of Knowledge. This legacy: We desire to foster.


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Serpent Drummer

Briefing

I've been watching the conference for a little while and, so far, everything is progressing according to plan. We have diplomats and Rikti Traditionalists in the same room and there is no bloodshed.

I should be glad about this, but I'm not.

Nothing ever runs this smoothly during a conference where peace between two worlds is on the line. I need to stay here for a while longer so make sure you keep an eye on Lady Grey. If you haven't found her yet, slip out the corridor behind me and look at the security computer. She hasn't reported in for a while.

Faultline, Fusionette, and I can keep an eye on things in here.


Enemies

Badge villain nemesis.png Nemesis

Notable NPCs

Faultline: So I said, "Ninjas and lawyers? Then it's a Tsoo Sue Studio!"
Faultline: Get it? Sue like litigation versus Tsoo the gang? No? Oh, nevermind, no one appreciates an artiste.

Faultline: Hey, Character!

Fusionette: No, I will NOT. Didn't your mama teach you any manners? Honestly. HEY! EYES UP HERE.

Fusionette: Character!

Fusionette: It's my strong and highly capable yet highly twitchy relative Character! Sorry, guys, family beckons!

Lady Grey: The gall of that foolish old man! Well, let us clean up this mess.

  • Conference Attendee

Conference Attendee: Go away. I'm attending this very...bzzt...important conference.

  • Serpent Drummer

Serpent Drummer: Character, good to see you. Let's talk a moment.

Debriefing

Looks like you signed up just in time, Character. I'd like to say that Bunker raids were uncommon, but here in the War Zone anything's possible.





Enemies

Missions

See Also

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