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{{Infobox TF
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|name=Lady Grey Task Force
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|image=[[File:The Lady Grey.jpg|100px]]
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|contact=[[The Lady Grey]]
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|zone=[[Rikti War Zone]]
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|x=328
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|y=-1184
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|z=-2315.5
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|size=8
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|levels=45-50
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|merits=37
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|enemies={{Enemy Devouring Earth}}
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{{Enemy Psychic Clockwork}}
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{{Enemy Rikti}}
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|badge=[[File:Badge_task_force_apocalyptic.png|22px]] [[Apocalyptic Badge|Apocalyptic]]
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}}
  
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'''The Lady Grey Task Force''' is a co-operative [[Task Force]] that allows heroes and villains to team together. The task force was added in [[Issue 10]] with the redesign of the [[Rikti War Zone]].
  
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[[Image:TheLadyGray.jpg|100px|thumb|The Lady Gray]]
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{{clr}}
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{{ArcAward|m=37}}
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== Missions ==
  
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Contact: [[The Lady Grey]]
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=== {{UL|Agree to form a Task Force}} ===
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<br>Level Range: 45-50
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<br>Notes: Requires 8 people
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<br>Zone: [[Rikti War Zone]]
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<br>Location: By the Vanguard trainer.
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<br>Primary Enemy: [[Rikti]]
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<br>Badge: Apocalyptic
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<br>Description: You have defeated the Riktified [[Hero 1]] and fought back the Rikti invasion for the time being.
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==Missions==
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==={{UL|Agree to form a Task Force}}===
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<b>LADY GREY TASKFORCE: 'The Seer'
 
<b>LADY GREY TASKFORCE: 'The Seer'
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<br>Part: One</b>
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<br />Part: One</b>
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'''Briefing'''
  
 
Let us begin.
 
Let us begin.
  
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The [[Rikti]], under the command of heir War Leader [[Hro'Dtohz]], grow desperate. Valiant efforts by [[Vanguard]] forces have destabilized their new gateway to the [[Rikti Homeworld]], but already they look for methods to recover from this set-back.
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The [[Rikti]], under the command of their War Leader [[Hro'Dtohz]], grow desperate. Valiant efforts by [[Vanguard]] forces have destabilized their new gateway to the [[Rikti Homeworld]], but already they look for methods to recover from this set-back.
  
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The [[Dark Watcher]] informs us the Rikti Lineage of War believe they can utilize latent human psychic energies to re-stabilize their portals. The Lineage of War forces have captured one of the most potent psychics on earth in order to do so: [[Penelope Yin|Miss Penelope Yin]].
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The [[The Dark Watcher (Primal Earth)|Dark Watcher]] informs us the Rikti [[Lineage of War]] believe they can utilize latent human psychic energies to re-stabilize their portals. The Lineage of War forces have captured one of the most potent psychics on earth in order to do so: [[Penelope Yin (Faultline)|Miss Penelope Yin]].
  
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Those who have worked in the [[Faultline]] zone no doubt remember [[Penelope Yin|Miss Yin]] well. The Rikti were attempting to secret her back to their ship when we were able to pin them down en-route, but her rescue will require expert talents. Her safety now rests on your shoulders.
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'''Mission Acceptance'''
  
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Task Force code-names were one of Our organizational techniques we first used during the [[Rikti War]]. It pleases us that they have continued, and it is our honor to grant you the code-name Task Force Zeratul.
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Those who have worked in the [[Faultline]] zone no doubt remember Miss Yin well. The Rikti were attempting to secret her back to their ship when we were able to pin them down en-route, but her rescue will require expert talents. Her safety now rests on your shoulders.
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Task Force code-names were one of Our organizational techniques we first used during the [[Rikti War]]. It pleases us that they have continued, and it is our honor to grant you the code-name {{blue|{{Task Force}}}}.
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'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
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You must bring Miss Yin to safety. Her father is over-wrought with worry.
  
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Vanguard scouts report the Rikti still have Penelope here. They also report that there has been strange, unknown activity.|Primary=Rescue Penelope Yin|Secondary=Lead Penny to safety!
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Vanguard scouts report the Rikti still have Penelope here. They also report that there has been strange, unknown activity.|Primary=Rescue Penelope Yin|Secondary=Lead Penny to safety!
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** Defeat Penny's Guardian|Additional=|Completion={{orange|Missing Mission Complete Text}}}}
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** Defeat Penny's Guardian|Additional=|Completion=You have rescued Penelope Yin and defeated the Clockwork King.  Return to Lady Grey for further instructions.}}
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[[File:RiktiPortal2.jpg|thumb|250px|right|{{center|The new Rikti Portal}}]]
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'''Enemies'''
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{{Enemy Rikti}}
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{{Enemy Psychic Clockwork}}
  
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{{Cutscene|Text=The Clockwork King: Don't worry, Penny! I'm here to protect you!<br>The Clockwork King: I'll keep you safe from everything! <br>The Clockwork King: Safe from villains, from Rikti, from heroes, from boys... <br>The Clockwork King: You'll be my little Clockwork Princess, safe and happy forever!}}
 
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{{Cutscene|Text=Penelope Yin: The, Clockwork King? I sort of, um, called for his help. <br>Penelope Yin: I know, I know, but I panicked, and he's always been nice to me. <br>Penelope Yin: He's just, well, kind of crazy... <br>Penelope Yin: and obsessive... <br>Penelope Yin: and blames superheroes for everything that's gone wrong for him, <br>Penelope Yin: but he's really a nice guy. When he's calm, <br>Penelope Yin: and he's not calm right now. <br>Penelope Yin: So, I'm like really REALLY sorry, okay?}}
 
  
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
  
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* '''Penelope Yin''' (Psychic Girl, NPC Ally): Penelope Yin is a normal girl who works at her father's store, enjoys talking to her friends, and happens to be the most powerful psychic on the planet. Penny already uses her powers naturally, but has only recently had any combat training. Penelope has recently gained the protection of the Clockwork King, who thinks of her as his "Clockwork Princess".
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* [[Rikti Portal Generator]] x2 (Object)
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* '''The Clockwork King''' (Psychic Clockwork, Arch-villain): It's been known that the Clockwork King was one of the most powerful psychics on earth, but it took a direct threat to Penelope Yin, his self-adopted "Clockwork Princess", to make him unleash a portion of his immense psychic power. Unfortunately, the strain appears to have driven him even further into insanity.
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* War Mesmerist ([[Boss]]) (Guarding Penelope Yin)
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* [[Penelope Yin (Ally)|Penelope Yin]] (Psychic Girl, NPC Ally [[Hero]] (actually [[Boss]]-class), also Ally to Psychic Clockwork)
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* [[The Clockwork King]] (Psychic Clockwork, [[Archvillain]])
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{{Cutscene|Text=[[File:CutsceneCKing2.jpg|250px|right|thumb|{{center|[[Penelope Yin (Ally)|Penelope]]'s [[The Clockwork King|protector]] arrives}}]]
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'''The Clockwork King:'''
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:''Don't worry, Penny! I'm here to protect you!''<br />
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:''I'll keep you safe from everything!''<br />
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:''Safe from villains, from Rikti, from heroes, from boys... ''<br />
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:''You'll be my little Clockwork Princess, safe and happy forever!
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}}
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{{NPC Text|title= Penelope Yin dialogue|text=
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'''Before combat:'''<br />
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Penelope Yin:  ''"Can we not do this? My Dad needs me to close the store."''<br />
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Random Rikti minion:  ''"That Idea: Sounds Great: To Me!"''<br />
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War Mesmerist:  ''"Mind-Control: My Troops: Immediate Cessation!"''<br />
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Penelope Yin:  ''"You're no fun anymore."''<br />
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'''Combat start:'''<br />
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War Mesmerist: ''"Destroy: {{Task Force}}!"''<br />
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Penelope Yin: ''"Oh! Hey guys! Uh, help!"''<br />
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'''Upon rescue (after Clockwork King cutscene):"'''<br />
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''"The, Clockwork King? I sort of, um, called for his help."''<br />
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''"I know, I know, but I panicked, and he's always been nice to me."''<br />
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''"He's just, well, kind of crazy..."''<br />
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''"and obsessive..."''<br />
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''"and blames superheroes for everything that's gone wrong for him,"''<br />
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''"but he's really a nice guy. When he's calm,"''<br />
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''"and he's not calm right now."''<br />
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''"So, I'm like really REALLY sorry, okay?"''<br />
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'''If lost:''' ''"C'mon, Penny! You're psychic! How can you get lost?"''<br />
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'''If refound:''' ''"ZOMG! That was way too close!"''<br />
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'''If defeated:'''  {{orange|needs data}}<br />
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'''Upon reaching exit:'''<br />
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''"You guys are so totally awesome!"''<br />
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''"I gotta get home. Dad's probably worried sick!"''}}
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{{NPC Text|type=villain|title= The Clockwork King dialogue|text=
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'''Before combat:''' {{orange|needs data}}<br />
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'''Combat start:'''<br />
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''"I see! You're all trying to kidnap my little Penny!"''<br />
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''"No one will ever hurt my Clockwork Princess!"''<br />
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'''At 75% Life:''' ''"I hereby declare you enemies of the Clockwork Kingdom!"''<br />
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'''At 50% Life:''' ''"The Clockwork King shall not fail!"''<br />
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'''At 25% Life:''' ''"Come to me, my minions! We shall prevail!"''<br />
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'''Defeated:'''<br />
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''"Are you safe, Penny?"''<br />
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''"That's good..."''<br />
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''"That's good..."''<br />
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'''After defeating a player:''' ''"So falls all enemies of the Clockwork Kingdom!"''}}
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'''Debriefing'''
 
'''Debriefing'''
  
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We must commend your excellent work! Through your most magnificent skill in battle the Invader's plans have been disrupted, and [[Penelope Yin|Miss Yin]] is safe once more, but let us not grow complacent. This was only the opening play of the Rikti's plan. The struggle has only begun, but We feel confident that with your aid, we shall prevail!
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We must commend your excellent work! Through your most magnificent skill in battle the Invader's plans have been disrupted, and [[Penelope Yin (Faultline)|Miss Yin]] is safe once more, but let us not grow complacent. This was only the opening play of the Rikti's plan. The struggle has only begun, but We feel confident that with your aid, we shall prevail!
  
 
Your performance has been beyond admirable. However, there is still much that must be accomplished.
 
Your performance has been beyond admirable. However, there is still much that must be accomplished.
  
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==={{UL|Repulse the Rikti Riders}}===
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=== {{UL|Repulse the Rikti Riders}} ===
  
 
<b>LADY GREY TASKFORCE: 'The Horsemen Four'
 
<b>LADY GREY TASKFORCE: 'The Horsemen Four'
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<br>Part: Two</b>
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<br />Part: Two</b>
  
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We have learned that despite the loss of Miss Yin, the Rikti Lineage of War is using the power of other captured psychics to stabilize gateways to their homeworld. While our agents search for the installation responsible, we cannot sit idly by.
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We have learned that despite the loss of Miss Yin, the Rikti [[Lineage of War]] is using the power of other captured psychics to stabilize gateways to their homeworld. While our agents search for the installation responsible, we cannot sit idly by.
  
 
For we have learned that four of the Rikti's most fearsome warriors ride across the dimensional barrier.
 
For we have learned that four of the Rikti's most fearsome warriors ride across the dimensional barrier.
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They must be repulsed, and We must ask you to do it!
 
They must be repulsed, and We must ask you to do it!
  
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The four warriors are known as [[The Riders]]. Fortunately, Vanguard forces have pinpointed the location of the dimensional portals.
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'''Mission Acceptance'''
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The four warriors are known as The Riders. Fortunately, [[Vanguard]] forces have pinpointed the location of the dimensional portals.
  
 
Your objective shall be to destroy these portals, and defeat any of these Riders that have made it into our world.
 
Your objective shall be to destroy these portals, and defeat any of these Riders that have made it into our world.
  
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance={{orange|Missing Entrance Text}}|Primary=Stop the Riders|Secondary=4 Rider attacks|Additional=|Completion={{orange|Missing Mission Complete Text}}}}
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'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
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The Riders are feared even by their fellows within the Rikti Lineage of War. Truly, they must be abominable individuals.
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Without Penelope's power, the Rikti have had to open their portals where ever they can get a stable pathway |Primary=Stop the Riders|Secondary=4 Rider attacks|Additional=|Completion=You have held the Riders back!  Return to Lady Grey for further instructions.}}
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[[File:Rikti Riders.jpg|thumb|250px|right|{{center|The Riders}}]]
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'''Enemies'''
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{{Enemy Rikti}}
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'''Notable NPCs'''
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
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''{{orange|Note: currently, Pestilence: Rider and Death: Rider have the same description.}}''
 
''{{orange|Note: currently, Pestilence: Rider and Death: Rider have the same description.}}''
  
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* '''War: Rider''' (Rikti, Elite Boss): No Rikti warriors are more feared than those known as the 4 Riders. Said to have suffered some strange transformation during the crossing between worlds, even their fellow Rikti are terrified of them. The Rider known as War specializes in pure destruction, aiding his allies as he annihilates his foes.
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* [[War: Rider]] (Rikti, [[Elite Boss]]) x4
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* '''Famine: Rider''' (Rikti, Elite Boss): No Rikti warriors are more feared than those known as the 4 Riders. Said to have suffered some strange transformation during the crossing between worlds, even their fellow Rikti are terrified of them. The Rider known as Scarcity can starve his foes of life and energy, destroying the form within.
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* [[Famine: Rider]] (Rikti, [[Elite Boss]]) x3
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* '''Pestilence: Rider''' (Rikti, Elite Boss): No Rikti warriors are more feared than those known as the 4 Riders. Said to have suffered some strange transformation during the crossing between worlds, even their fellow Rikti are terrified of them. The Rider known as Toxic infects his foes, weakening them and their allies.
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* [[Pestilence: Rider]] (Rikti, [[Elite Boss]]) x2
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* '''Death: Rider''' (Rikti, Elite Boss): No Rikti warriors are more feared than those known as the 4 Riders. Said to have suffered some strange transformation during the crossing between worlds, even their fellow Rikti are terrified of them. The Rider known as Toxic infects his foes, weakening them and their allies.
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* [[Death: Rider]] (Rikti, [[Elite Boss]])
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{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Wave 1 - War: Rider dialogue|text=
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'''Before combat:'''<br />
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''"I: Live"''<br />
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''"Destruction Arrives: With Me"''<br />
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'''Combat start:''' ''"Bleed: Human!"''<br />
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'''75% Health:'''  ''"Victory: Assured"''<br />
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'''50% Health:'''  ''"Battle: Just Begun"''<br />
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'''25% Health:'''  ''"Personal Identity: War! War: Undefeatable!"''<br />
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'''Defeated:'''  ''"War: Rider: Opposition: Strong!"''}}
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{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Wave 2 - Famine: Rider dialogue|text=
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'''Before combat:'''<br />
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War: Rider: ''"I: Live!"''<br />
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Famine: Rider: ''"I: Hunger"''<br />
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'''Combat start:'''<br />
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War: Rider: ''"To: Battle!"''<br />
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Famine: Rider: ''"Defenders (Earth) Future: Desolate"''<br />
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'''75% Health:'''<br />
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''"Your World: No Future"''<br />
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''"Your Fate: Bleak"''<br />
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'''50% Health:''' ''"Why Persist: Foolish Hope?"''<br />
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'''25% Health:''' ''"Your Fighting: In Vain"''<br />
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'''Defeated:''' ''"We Will: Regroup"''}}
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{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Wave 3 - Pestilence: Rider dialogue|text=
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'''Before combat:'''<br />
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War: Rider: ''"I: Live!"''<br />
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Famine: Rider: ''"I: Hunger"''<br />
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Pestilence: Rider: ''"Run: Cowards!"''<br />
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'''Combat start:'''<br />
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War: Rider: ''"To: Battle!"''<br />
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Famine: Rider: ''"To: Desolation"''<br />
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Pestilence: Rider: ''"Poison Toxin Contamination: My Joys"''<br />
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'''75% Health:'''  ''"Eat: Toxic Destruction!"''<br />
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'''50% Health:'''  ''"Suffocate on: Vile Miasma"''<br />
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'''25% Health:'''  ''"Will Create: World of Poisons!!''<br />
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'''Defeated:''' ''"We Will: Regroup!"''<br />
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'''Defeats player:'''  ''Nothing Resists: My Poisons!''}}
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{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Wave 4 - Death: Rider dialogue|text=
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'''Before combat:'''<br />
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War: Rider: ''"I: Live!"''<br />
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Famine: Rider: ''"I: Hunger"''<br />
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Pestilence: Rider: ''"Run: Cowards!"''<br />
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Death: Rider: ''"Ha: Ha: Ha: Ha!"''<br />
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'''Combat start:'''<br />
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War: Rider: ''"To: Battle!"''<br />
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Famine: Rider: ''"To: Desolation"''<br />
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Pestilence: Rider: ''"To: Pain"''<br />
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Death: Rider: ''"To: Death"''<br />
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'''75% Health:''' ''"I Only: Bring Death"''<br />
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'''50% Health:''' ''"Why Resist: Death, Oblivion?"''<br />
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'''75% Health:''' ''"Struggles: Cease. Death Easier: By Far"''<br />
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'''Defeated:''' ''"Resist Riders: Impossible for: Anyone!"''}}
  
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
'''Debriefing'''
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Your magnificent triumph this day has granted a great reprieve for all.
 
Your magnificent triumph this day has granted a great reprieve for all.
  
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Our agents have found the location of the captured psychics. The Rikti Lineage of War holds them against their will. We must strike now, Task Force Zeratul!
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Our agents have found the location of the captured psychics. The Rikti Lineage of War holds them against their will. We must strike now, {{blue|Task Force Name}}!
  
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==={{UL|Save Captured Psychics}}===
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=== {{UL|Save Captured Psychics}} ===
  
 
<b>LADY GREY TASKFORCE: 'The Dragon'
 
<b>LADY GREY TASKFORCE: 'The Dragon'
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<br>Part: Three</b>
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<br />Part: Three</b>
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'''Briefing'''
  
 
The Rikti have been kidnapping latent human psychics in order to utilize their energies to re-stabilize the portal between our world and their own.
 
The Rikti have been kidnapping latent human psychics in order to utilize their energies to re-stabilize the portal between our world and their own.
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They must be prevented in this, for if they should succeed they will be able to muster the full force of their military might against us. Now is the time to stop this plan before it may grow bitter fruit by recovering the captured psychics!
 
They must be prevented in this, for if they should succeed they will be able to muster the full force of their military might against us. Now is the time to stop this plan before it may grow bitter fruit by recovering the captured psychics!
  
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Our scouts have located the lair where the foes makes these infernal studies. Your objective shall be to infiltrate this location, recover the captured psychics, and terminate the studies of the Lineage of War's Chief Researcher in this field, a former human now known as [[Dra'Gon]].
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'''Mission Acceptance'''
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Our scouts have located the lair where the foes makes these infernal studies. Your objective shall be to infiltrate this location, recover the captured psychics, and terminate the studies of the [[Lineage of War]]'s Chief Researcher in this field, a former human now known as [[Dra'Gon]].
  
 
Be vigilant, do not allow harm to come to your charges, and know that Our hopes go with you!
 
Be vigilant, do not allow harm to come to your charges, and know that Our hopes go with you!
  
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance={{orange|Missing Entrance Text}}|Primary=6 captive psychics to rescue|Secondary=Defeat Dra'Gon
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'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
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**2 captives to rescue|Additional=|Completion={{orange|Missing Mission Complete Text}}}}
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You are to recover all of those you can, and undo the work of this 'Dragon' fellow. If 2 or more of your charges fall, it shall be a dark day indeed.
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[[File:Omega Survivors.jpg|thumb|250px|right|{{center|[[Omega Team]] survivors: [[Glacia]] and [[Infernia]]}}]]
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You can feel the alien energies of unnatural science at work|Primary=6 captive psychics to rescue|Secondary=Defeat Dra'Gon
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** 2 captives to rescue|Additional=|Completion=You have defeated Dra'Gon and rescued the captives!  Return to Lady Grey for further instructions.}}
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'''Enemies'''
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{{Enemy Rikti}}
  
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{{Cutscene|Text=Infernia: I'm Infernia. I'm with the Omega Team. <br>Infernia: Glacia, my sister, is here, too. <br>Infernia: We snuck in with a supply shipment, but I didn't think it was taking us home. <br>Infernia: There's a lot I need to tell your commanders. <br>Infernia: Is Lady Grey still in command? <br>Infernia: Or Statesman? <br>Infernia: Or Blue Steel? Nothing could have killed that guy. <br>Infernia: I know we have a mission, but I've got so many questions! <br>Infernia: Like, did anyone ever figure out what was up with the Clockwork King? <br>Infernia: Or what about all that build-up on Striga Island? <br>Infernia: Oooh, I wonder if my apartment in Overbrook's still there? <br>Infernia: It probably got rented, but I'm sure dad kept the family place in Downtown Astoria. <br>Infernia: Hey, did Manticore and Sister Psyche ever get together? <br>Infernia: I always wondered about that. <br>Infernia: Aw, now I can't stop thinking about eating an Up-and-Away Burger! <br>Infernia: Most Rikti food tastes like algae unless you can get its psychic 'flavor transmission'. <br>Infernia: This one time, Glacia and I found a wild apple tree while we were escaping a patrol. It was like heaven! <br>Infernia: All these years. I can't believe I'm back home.}}
 
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{{Cutscene|Text=Communications Officer: 2nd Infiltrator: Apprehended<br>War Chief Soldier: Reveal: Accomplices! Reveal: Plans!<br>Glacia: Let me put it a way you can understand... Up: Yours!}}
 
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{{Cutscene|Text=Glacia: so I'll keep it simple: <br>Glacia: We're with the Omega Team. <br>Glacia: We've been on the Rikti world ever since the gateway was sealed. <br>Glacia: We snuck into a shipment meant for this place. <br>Glacia: We were hunting Dra'Gon, the twisted War Lineage scientist. <br>Glacia: So let's get him.}}
 
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{{Cutscene|Text=Dra'Gon: Self Declaration: Dra'Gon.<br>Dra'Gon: Subject Escape: Unallowable!<br>Dra'Gon: None Escape: Alive!}}
 
  
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
  
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* '''Infernia''' (Omega Team, NPC Ally): Infernia and her twin sister Glacia spent years battling each other before the Rikti attacked. United for the first time, they fought side-by-side and voluntereed for the Omega team together. Like all members of the Omega team, their fate had been a mystery until now. Now they've returned to Earth, and they have some important news to tell.
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* [[Infernia]] (Omega Team, NPC Ally)
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* '''Glacia''' (Omega Team, NPC Ally): Glacia and her twin sister Infernia spent years battling each other before the Rikti attacked. United for thefirst time, they fought side-by-side and voluntereed for the Omega team together. Like all members of the Omega team, their fate had been a mystery until now. Now they've returned to Earth, and they have some important news to tell.
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* [[Glacia]] (Omega Team, NPC Ally)
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* '''Dra'Gon''' (Rikti, Arch-villain): The Dragon is a decorated Rikti general, a hero for them from the first Rikti war. He was caught on the homeworld side of the dimensional barrier when Hero 1 and the rest of the Omega Team sealed the pathway between our world and theirs.
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* War Chief Soldier ([[Boss]]) x2 (One guarding each Omega survivor)
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* [[Dra'Gon]] (Rikti, [[Archvillain]])
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{{NPC Text|title=Infernia dialogue|text=
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'''Before combat:'''
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Random Rikti minion:  ''"Box1149 Contents: 1 Superheroine?"''<br />
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Infernia:  ''"That's right, boys! It's called an infiltration!"''<br />
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War Chief Soldier:  ''"Identification: Omega: Infernia! Classification: Omega: Terrorist!"''<br />
 +
'''Combat start:'''<br />
 +
Infernia: ''"Oh, wow! People!"''<br />
 +
War Chief Soldier: ''"Situation Containment: Vital!"''<br />
 +
Infernia: ''"Sort of..."''<br />
 +
Infernia: ''"I really AM back on Earth!"''<br />
 +
'''Once free:'''<br />
 +
''"I'm Infernia.  I'm with the [[Omega Team]]"''.<br />
 +
''"Glacia, my sister, is here, too."''<br />
 +
''"We snuck in with a supply shipment, but I didn't think it was taking us home."''<br />
 +
''"There's a lot I need to tell your commanders."''<br />
 +
''"Is [[Lady Grey]] still in command?"''<br />
 +
''"Or [[Statesman]]?"''<br />
 +
''"Or [[Blue Steel]]?  Nothing could have killed that guy."''<br />
 +
''"I know we have a mission, but I've got so many questions!"''<br />
 +
''"Like, did anyone ever figure out what was up with the [[Clockwork King]]?"''<br />
 +
''"Or what about all that build-up on [[Striga Island]]?"''<br />
 +
''"Oooh, I wonder if my apartment in [[Overbrook]]'s still there?"''<br />
 +
''"It probably got rented, but I'm sure dad kept the family place in Downtown [[Dark Astoria|Astoria]]."''<br />
 +
''"Hey, did [[Manticore]] and [[Sister Psyche]] ever get together?"''<br />
 +
''"I always wondered about that."''<br />
 +
''"Aw, now I can't stop thinking about eating an Up-and-Away burger!"''<br />
 +
''"Most Rikti food tastes like algae unless you can get its psychic 'flavor transmission'."''<br />
 +
''"This one time, Glacia and I found a wild apple tree while we were escaping a patrol.  It was like heaven!"''<br />
 +
''"All these years.  I can't believe I'm back home."''
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'''Upon reaching exit'''  ''"Thanks for the escort!"''}}
 +
 
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{{NPC Text|title= Glacia dialogue|text=
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'''Before combat:'''<br />
 +
Random Rikti minion: ''"2nd Infiltrator: Apprehended"''<br />
 +
Glacia: ''"Let me put it a way you can understand... Up: Yours!"''<br />
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War Chief Soldier: ''Reveal: Accomplices! Reveal: Plans!"''<br />
 +
'''Combat start:'''<br />
 +
Glacia: ''"Well... This is unexpected."''<br />
 +
War Chief Soldier: ''"Attacker Identity: Confirmed {{blue|Task Force Name}}!"''<br />
 +
'''Once free:'''<br />
 +
''"I'm sure my sister Infernia has talked your ear off."''<br />
 +
''"So I'll keep it simple:"''<br />
 +
''"We're with the Omega Team."''<br />
 +
''"We've been on the Rikti world ever since the gateway was sealed."''<br />
 +
''"We snuck back into a shipment meant for this place."''<br />
 +
''"We were hunting Dra'Gon, the twisted War Lineage scientist."''<br />
 +
''"So let's get him."''
 +
'''Upon reaching exit:'''  ''"We have many things to report."''}}
 +
 
 +
{{Cutscene|Text='''Dra'Gon:'''  
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:''Self Declaration: Dra'Gon.''<br />
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:''Subject Escape: Unallowable!''<br />
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:''None Escape: Alive!''}}
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{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Dra'Gon dialogue|text=
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'''Before combat:'''  ''"Human Hatred Origin: Former Personal Humanity"''<br />
 +
'''Combat start:''' ''"Intention Declaration: Burn Humanity Away!"''<br />
 +
'''At 75% Health:'''  ''"Your Attacks: Willful: Disobedient!"''<br />
 +
'''At 50% Health:'''  ''"Enemy Actions: Initiate Emotional State-Change. New State: Mad!"''<br />
 +
'''At 25% Health:'''  ''"Personal Status: Rikti! Type: All-Powerful! Superiority: Pathetic Humans!"''<br />
 +
'''Upon defeat:'''<br />
 +
''"Can't End..:"''<br />
 +
''"Like..: This..."<br />
 +
'''Defeats player:''' ''"Death Deserved: All Weaklings"''}}
 +
 
  
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
'''Debriefing'''
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You have performed more than just a great victory today, but indeed, you have brought forth a triumph! The return of members of the [[Omega Team]], and the information they carry is being analyzed already. We are, of course, using all resources at our disposal to ensure that this is no deception.
 
You have performed more than just a great victory today, but indeed, you have brought forth a triumph! The return of members of the [[Omega Team]], and the information they carry is being analyzed already. We are, of course, using all resources at our disposal to ensure that this is no deception.
  
−
However, despite your victories, the Rikti have not ceased their machinations and we have learned from Miss Yin's precognitions that the Invaders will soon begin an even more desperate and nefarious operation!
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However, despite your victories, the Rikti have not ceased their machinations and we have learned from [[Penelope Yin (Faultline)|Miss Yin]]'s precognitions that the Invaders will soon begin an even more desperate and nefarious operation!
  
 
Your courage and daring have carried the day time and again, yet the great work is not over. Indeed, the most difficult tasks may yet be to come.
 
Your courage and daring have carried the day time and again, yet the great work is not over. Indeed, the most difficult tasks may yet be to come.
  
−
==={{UL|Stop Rikti Hamidon Raid}}===
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=== {{UL|Stop Rikti Hamidon Raid}} ===
  
 
<b>LADY GREY TASKFORCE: 'The Beast and the Sea'
 
<b>LADY GREY TASKFORCE: 'The Beast and the Sea'
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<br>Part: Four</b>
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<br />Part: Four</b>
  
−
[[Penelope Yin|Miss Yin]], whom you may remember, has foreseen that the [[Rikti]] plan one last desperate gamble to stabilize the gateway between our world, that they might floor the full power of their armed forces through once more.
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[[Penelope Yin (Faultline)|Miss Yin]], whom you may remember, has foreseen that the [[Rikti]] plan one last desperate gamble to stabilize the gateway between our world, that they might flood the full power of their armed forces through once more.
  
−
Miss Yin's precognitions have shown us that they will attempt to harness the power of the [[Hamidon]], as it occurs in the Rogue Isles. They must be stopped, and doubly so! For the power of the Hamidon may also be the key to defeating a great and insurmountable foe, should that foe successfully take the field.
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Miss Yin's precognitions have shown us that they will attempt to harness the power of the [[Hamidon]], as it occurs in the [[Rogue Isles]]. They must be stopped, and doubly so! For the power of the Hamidon may also be the key to defeating a great and insurmountable foe, should that foe successfully take the field.
 +
 
 +
'''Mission Acceptance'''
  
 
Your goal shall be two-fold. Firstly, you are to defeat the Rikti, and destroy the Power Spires they are using to transmit the Hamidon's energy back to their ship.
 
Your goal shall be two-fold. Firstly, you are to defeat the Rikti, and destroy the Power Spires they are using to transmit the Hamidon's energy back to their ship.
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Secondly, once the spires are down you must defeat the [[Hamidon]] in its weakened state. The power you harvest from it could be needed to tip a crucial balance should the worst come to pass...
 
Secondly, once the spires are down you must defeat the [[Hamidon]] in its weakened state. The power you harvest from it could be needed to tip a crucial balance should the worst come to pass...
  
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You exit the chopper on the edge of the Abyss, the hole in the sea where the Hamidon rips through into our reality.|Primary=Defeat the Weakened Hamidon|Secondary=6 Pylons to destroy|Additional=|Completion={{orange|Missing Mission Completion Text}}}}
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'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
 +
 
 +
Once the Rikti are dealt with, the Hamidon should still be weakened. You should stand a decent chance at defeating it.
 +
 
 +
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You exit the chopper on the edge of the Abyss, the hole in the sea where the Hamidon rips through into our reality.|Primary=Defeat the Hamidon|Secondary=Defeat the Weakened Hamidon
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** 6 Pylons to destroy|Additional=|Completion=You stopped the Rikti and took the power of the Hamidon.  You can only hope it was in time.  Return to Lady Grey for further instructions.}}
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 +
'''Enemies'''
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 +
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 +
 
 +
{{Enemy Devouring Earth}}
  
−
{{PowerBox|Icon=Temporary_ScrollofRuin.png|Name=Hamidon Essence|Effect=Special|Desc=You have tapped into the power of the Hamidon. Channeling this force enables your powers to effect transdimensional entities. It will last for up to two weeks or until completing the task force.}}
 
  
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
  
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* [[Weakened Hamidon]] (Devouring Earth, Elite Boss): Hamidon is the nucleus of a giant single celled organism, spawned from some twisted primordial soup. It has one instinct, to Devour the Earth and all that infests it.
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* [[Rikti Pylon]] x 6 (Object)
 +
* [[Devouring Earth#Mitochondria Antibodies|Mitochondria Antibodies]]
 +
* [[Devouring Earth#Mitochondria Electrolyes|Mitochondria Electrolytes]]
 +
* [[Devouring Earth#Mending Mitochondria|Mending Mitochondria]]
 +
* [[Weakened Hamidon]] ([[Elite Boss]])
 +
 
 +
'''Temporary Power'''
 +
 
 +
Upon completing this mission, the team leader will be granted the [[Hamidon Essence]] temporary power.
 +
 
 +
{{PowerBox|Icon=Temporary_ScrollofRuin.png|Name=Hamidon Essence|Effect=Special|Desc=You have tapped into the power of the Hamidon. Channeling this force enables your powers to affect transdimensional entities. It will last for up to two weeks or until completing the task force.}}
  
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
'''Debriefing'''
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You have succeeded, yet we are on the brink of absolute failure.
 
You have succeeded, yet we are on the brink of absolute failure.
  
−
The Rikti Lineage of War will not be able to stabilize the portal long enough to bring through the mass of their forces, yet their alternate plan could devastate us all even more thoroughly than a fleet of their mother-ships.
+
The Rikti [[Lineage of War]] will not be able to stabilize the portal long enough to bring through the mass of their forces, yet their alternate plan could devastate us all even more thoroughly than a fleet of their mother-ships.
  
 
The [[Omega Team]] risked everything to warn us of it and now we are on the verge of facing... [[The Honoree]].
 
The [[Omega Team]] risked everything to warn us of it and now we are on the verge of facing... [[The Honoree]].
  
−
==={{UL|Stop the Rikti}}===
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=== {{UL|Stop the Rikti}} ===
  
 
<b>LADY GREY TASKFORCE: 'Apocalypse'
 
<b>LADY GREY TASKFORCE: 'Apocalypse'
−
<br>Part: Finale</b>
+
<br />Part: Finale</b>
  
 
The [[Rikti]] are preparing to open a single gateway long enough to bring forth [[The Honoree]]. If they should succeed, they will bring the most powerful warrior they have at their disposal directly into our dimension.
 
The [[Rikti]] are preparing to open a single gateway long enough to bring forth [[The Honoree]]. If they should succeed, they will bring the most powerful warrior they have at their disposal directly into our dimension.
  
−
This cannot be allowed! Thus, I charge you, Task Force Zeratul, in the name of the Vanguard and all the peoples of Earth, to stop the Rikti!
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This cannot be allowed! Thus, I charge you, {{blue|{{Task Force}}}}, in the name of the [[Vanguard]] and all the peoples of Earth, to stop the Rikti!
 +
 
 +
'''Mission Acceptance'''
  
 
You will have three tasks ahead of you:
 
You will have three tasks ahead of you:
  
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Firstly, you must defeat [[Hro'Dtohz]], the Lord of the Rikti Lineage of War. He will be on-site overseeing the portal's activation.
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Firstly, you must defeat [[Hro'Dtohz]], the Lord of the Rikti [[Lineage of War]]. He will be on-site overseeing the portal's activation.
  
 
Secondly, you must destroy the portal generators that keep the portal stable. Doing so will ruin all of their work and destabilize the conduit between worlds once more.
 
Secondly, you must destroy the portal generators that keep the portal stable. Doing so will ruin all of their work and destabilize the conduit between worlds once more.
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Finally, if the worst should happen, and The Honoree should reach our world, you must defeat him. I can tell you no more, for it is our hope that it shall not come to pass. If it does not, you need know no more. If it does, you will understand my recalcitrance. Should the need arise, we have prepared the power of the Hamidon into a form that should help against him. Pray you need not use it.
 
Finally, if the worst should happen, and The Honoree should reach our world, you must defeat him. I can tell you no more, for it is our hope that it shall not come to pass. If it does not, you need know no more. If it does, you will understand my recalcitrance. Should the need arise, we have prepared the power of the Hamidon into a form that should help against him. Pray you need not use it.
  
−
{{Mission Objective|Entrance={{orange|Missing Entrance Text}}|Primary=Stop the Honoree|Secondary=Defeat Hro'Dtohz
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'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
−
* Defeat the Honoree
+
 
−
** 4 generators to destroy|Additional=|Completion={{orange|Missing Mission Completion Text}}}}
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You know your objectives. There is little use left in discussion when action must be taken. Good luck upon you all. Your bravery has been truly inspirational.
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 +
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The Rikti have spent a great deal of effort building this portal chamber beneath their ship.  Time to make sure it doesn't pay off!|Primary=Stop the Honoree|Secondary=Defeat Hro'Dtohz
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** Defeat the Honoree
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** 4 generators to destroy|Additional=|Completion=You have stopped the Rikti's plans for now.  Return to Lady Grey for further instructions.}}
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{{EdNote|note=Upon completing this mission, a [[Rikti World Invasion|Rikti Invasion]] will be triggered in a random city zone.''}}
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'''Enemies'''
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{{Enemy Rikti}}
  
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{{Cutscene|Text=Wounded Vanguard Soldier: This is it... Rikti invasion. It's all over.<br>Wounded Vanguard Soldier: Heh... if you think I look bad...<br>Wounded Vanguard Soldier: We tried to hold them... we tried.<br>Wounded Vanguard Soldier: Do me a favor, Hero. Tell Lady Grey... we made her proud.}}
 
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{{Cutscene|Text=Lord of War: Hro'Dtohz: Troops: Attention! <br>Lord of War: Hro'Dtohz: Long War: Soon Over. Victory: Assured. Imminent Arrival: Honoree!<br>Lord of War: Hro'Dtohz: Earth Future: Ashes; Nothing. Earth Lies: Wiped Away. <br>Lord of War: Hro'Dtohz: Our Return: As Heroes!}}
 
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{{Cutscene|Text=The Honoree: Arrival: Successful. Troop Survival: 10%. <br>The Honoree: Initiating: Battle-State Behavior Over-ride.<br>The Honoree: Target Acquired: Designation Task Force Zeratul.<br>The Honoree: Annihilation: Commences<br>The Honoree: Destroy: Opposition}}
 
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{{Cutscene|Text=The Honoree: Memories: Triggered. Memories: Surging! <br>The Honoree: What's Happening: To Me? Why Am: I Fighting?<br>The Honoree: Can't Stop: Fighting! <br>The Honoree: What Am: I Doing? Can't: Fight it!<br>The Honoree: You've got: To stop me! Somebody: Stop me!<br>The Honoree: Consciousness: Dimmed. Over-Rides: Restored}}
 
  
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
  
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* '''Lord of War: Hro'Dtohz''' (Rikti, Arch-villain): The Supreme Commander of the Rikti Lineage of War, Hro'Dtohz is the one responsible for commanding the vast power of the Rikti Military in their war against Earth. A ruthless tactical genius with his own twisted code of honor, he is set on humanity's extermination or subsumption.
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* Wounded Vanguard Soldier (NPC)
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* '''The Honoree''' (Rikti, Arch-villain): The Honoree reminds you of Hero 1, the hero who was sent to the Rikti homeworld and successfully destroyed the bridge between their world and ours. It is quite possible that Hero 1 was captured on the Rikti homeworld and subjected to mutations similar to what the Lost undergo, creating this new abomination.
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* [[Lord of War: Hro'Dtohz]] (Rikti, [[Archvillain]])
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* [[The Honoree]] (Rikti, [[Archvillain]])
 +
* Gateway Portal Generator x 4 (object)
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{{NPC Text|title= Wounded Vanguard Soldiers dialogue|text=
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 +
''This is it... Rikti invasion. It's all over.''<br />''Heh... if you think I look bad...''<br />''We tried to hold them... we tried.''<br />''Do me a favor, Hero. Tell Lady Grey... we made her proud.''<br />''Why'd I have to die here...a hallway...heh.''<br />''Watch yourself... It's the apocalypse down there.''<br />''Hro'Dtohz is too strong... Too many of them.''}}
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 +
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Gateway Portal Generator guards|text=
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'''Before combat:'''<br />
 +
Random Rikti 2:  ''"Hro'Dtohz Orders: More Power!"''<br />
 +
Random Rikti 1:  ''"Hro'Dtohz Orders: Crazy! Portal: Unstable! Conduit: Unstable!"''<br />
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 +
'''Combat start:'''<br />
 +
Random Rikti 1:  ''"Defend: Portal!"''}}
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 +
{{Cutscene|Text=[[File:CutsceneHroDtohz1.jpg|300px|right|thumb|{{center|The Lord of War}}]]
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'''Lord of War: Hro'Dtohz:'''
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 +
:''Troops: Attention!''<br />
 +
 
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 +
:''Long War: Soon Over. Victory: Assured. Imminent Arrival: Honoree!''<br />
 +
 
 +
 
 +
:''Earth Future: Ashes; Nothing. Earth Lies: Wiped Away.''<br />
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 +
:''Our Return: As Heroes!''
 +
 
 +
}}
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 +
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title= Lord of War: Hro'Dtohz dialogue|text=
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'''Before combat:''' {{orange|needs data}}<br />
 +
'''Combat start:''' {{orange|needs data}}<br />
 +
'''At 75% Life:'''<br />
 +
''"Your Efforts: In Vain."''<br />
 +
''"Your power: Meaningless."''<br />
 +
'''At 50% Life:''' ''"[[The Honoree]]: Unstoppable!"''<br />
 +
'''At 25% Life:'''<br />
 +
''"Fight Status: Just Begun!"''<br />
 +
''"Doom Certainty Maximum: Engaging Military Genius (Self)"''<br />
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'''Defeated:''' ''"Failure Impossible: Must Retreat!"''<br />
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'''After defeating a player:''' {{orange|needs data}}}}
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{{Cutscene|Text=[[Image:CutsceneHonoree1.jpg|300px|right|thumb|
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{{center|A hero returns home}}]]
 +
'''The Honoree:'''
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 +
:''Arrival: Successful. Troop Survival: 10%.''<br />
 +
 
 +
 
 +
:''Initiating: Battle-State Behavior Over-ride.''<br />
 +
 
 +
 
 +
:''Target Acquired: Designation {{Task Force}}.''<br />
 +
 
 +
 
 +
:''Annihilation: Commences''<br />
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 +
:''Destroy: Opposition''
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}}
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 +
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title= The Honoree dialogue|text=
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'''Before combat:'''  ''"Destroy: Opposition"''<br />
 +
'''Combat start:'''  ''"Protocol Over-Rides: No Mercy: No Remorse"''<br />
 +
'''At 75% Life:'''<br />
 +
''"Memories: Triggered! Memories: Surging!"''<br />
 +
''"What's Happening: To me? Why Am: I Fighting?"''<br />
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'''At 50% Life:'''<br />
 +
''"Can't Stop: Fighting!"''<br />
 +
''"What Am: I Doing? Can't: Fight it!"''<br />
 +
'''At 25% Life:''' ''"You've got: To stop me! Somebody: Stop me!"''<br />
 +
'''Defeated:''' ''"Consciousness: Dimmed. Over-Rides: Restored."''<br />
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'''After defeating a player:''' ''"Exhalation: Victory! Victory? Realization: What Have: I Done?"''}}
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'''Debriefing'''
 
'''Debriefing'''
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Though tinged with sorrow, this is indeed a moment of triumph, your moment of triumph. For you have fought against all odds and saved all of us, and may now stand with your heads held high amongst your peers, here in this City of Heroes.
 
Though tinged with sorrow, this is indeed a moment of triumph, your moment of triumph. For you have fought against all odds and saved all of us, and may now stand with your heads held high amongst your peers, here in this City of Heroes.
  
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{{BadgeBox|Badge_tourist_01.png|Apocalyptic|You have defeated the Riktified Hero 1 and fought back the Rikti invasion for the time being.}}
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{{BadgeBox|Apocalyptic}}
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== Souvenir ==
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 +
[[Penelope Yin (Faultline)|Penelope Yin]] has a way of getting herself into trouble. The [[Rikti]] kidnapped her and sought to use her immense psychic abilities like a battery to charge a portal home. You found her, suspended in the air, her 'gift' being drained out of her. But you weren't the only one who came to save her. The [[Clockwork King]] came to rescue his little clockwork princess and now YOU were the enemy.
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 +
The Rikti did not stop with Miss Yin's capture. Other psychics were taken and used to open a portal to the [[Rikti Homeworld]]. Four warriors came through before the portal closed. These Four Riders were ready to bring War, Famine, Pestilence and Death to our world.
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 +
Two members of the [[Omega Team]] have returned! [[Glacia]] and [[Infernia]] are once again reunited with friends and family. The reports they bring back from the other world are intriguing, to say the least. The fact that even some of the fifty man team is still alive over there, fighting the good fight, gives you a little more hope. If only they had news of the Omega Team's leader, [[Hero 1]].
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 +
The Rikti will stop at nothing to establish a portal home, attempting to harness the hazardous power of the [[Hamidon]] as a means to tear a hole into their world. These beings truly are alien to us. However, it was Penelope Yin's vision that guided you there. You needed to not only stop the Rikti but to mirror their intent, harnessing the Hamidon to save the world... or die trying.
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 +
Under the [[Rikti War Zone|Crash Site]], two worlds clash. [[Lord of War: Hro'Dtohz|Hro'Dtohz]], the Lord of War, rallied his troops for combat. His technicians prepared to bring forth a single individual: [[The Honoree]]. You were stunned to discover that the Honoree was in fact, Hero 1, leader of the Omega Team. He'd been corrupted by Rikti genetic manipulation and mental reconstruction on a level no human could resist. As you fought Honoree, you noticed his humanity desperately struggling to escape its Rikti prison. He succeeded, briefly, and in that moment pleaded for your help. He begged you to stop him to save the world. In the end, you granted his wish, but the victory proved a bitter taste in your mouth. Long ago, Hero 1 made the ultimate sacrifice to stop the [[Rikti War|first Rikti invasion]]. Thanks to you, his memory won't be tarnished by being a part of the second.
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Today, you mourn a Hero.
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== Trivia ==
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*This Task Force is a reference to the [[wikipedia:Book of Revelation|Book of Revelation]].
  
 
[[Category:Trials and Task Forces]]
 
[[Category:Trials and Task Forces]]
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[[Category:Rikti Lore]]

Latest revision as of 21:44, 19 December 2013

Lady Grey Task Force
The Lady Grey.jpg
Contact The Lady Grey
Zone Rikti War Zone
Minimum Size 8 players
Coordinates (328, -1184, -2315.5)
Level Range 45-50
Merits 37
Badge Badge task force apocalyptic.png Apocalyptic
Enemy Groups

Badge villain devouring.png Devouring Earth
Badge villain clockwork.png Psychic Clockwork

Badge villain new rikti.png Rikti
v • d • e

The Lady Grey Task Force is a co-operative Task Force that allows heroes and villains to team together. The task force was added in Issue 10 with the redesign of the Rikti War Zone.


E ICON MeritToken.png Merit Rewards: This activity awards 37 Reward Merits.

Missions

Agree to form a Task Force

LADY GREY TASKFORCE: 'The Seer'
Part: One

Briefing

Let us begin.

The Rikti, under the command of their War Leader Hro'Dtohz, grow desperate. Valiant efforts by Vanguard forces have destabilized their new gateway to the Rikti Homeworld, but already they look for methods to recover from this set-back.

The Dark Watcher informs us the Rikti Lineage of War believe they can utilize latent human psychic energies to re-stabilize their portals. The Lineage of War forces have captured one of the most potent psychics on earth in order to do so: Miss Penelope Yin.

Mission Acceptance

Those who have worked in the Faultline zone no doubt remember Miss Yin well. The Rikti were attempting to secret her back to their ship when we were able to pin them down en-route, but her rescue will require expert talents. Her safety now rests on your shoulders.

Task Force code-names were one of Our organizational techniques we first used during the Rikti War. It pleases us that they have continued, and it is our honor to grant you the code-name Task Force Name.

Unnecessary Solicitation

You must bring Miss Yin to safety. Her father is over-wrought with worry.

Mission Objective(s)

Vanguard scouts report the Rikti still have Penelope here. They also report that there has been strange, unknown activity.

  • Rescue Penelope Yin
    • Lead Penny to safety!
    • Defeat Penny's Guardian

You have rescued Penelope Yin and defeated the Clockwork King. Return to Lady Grey for further instructions.

The new Rikti Portal

Enemies

Badge villain new rikti.png Rikti

Badge villain clockwork.png Psychic Clockwork


Notable NPCs



Balloon.png

The Clockwork King:

Don't worry, Penny! I'm here to protect you!
I'll keep you safe from everything!
Safe from villains, from Rikti, from heroes, from boys...
You'll be my little Clockwork Princess, safe and happy forever!



Penelope Yin dialogue
The Clockwork King dialogue


Debriefing

We must commend your excellent work! Through your most magnificent skill in battle the Invader's plans have been disrupted, and Miss Yin is safe once more, but let us not grow complacent. This was only the opening play of the Rikti's plan. The struggle has only begun, but We feel confident that with your aid, we shall prevail!

Your performance has been beyond admirable. However, there is still much that must be accomplished.

Repulse the Rikti Riders

LADY GREY TASKFORCE: 'The Horsemen Four'
Part: Two

We have learned that despite the loss of Miss Yin, the Rikti Lineage of War is using the power of other captured psychics to stabilize gateways to their homeworld. While our agents search for the installation responsible, we cannot sit idly by.

For we have learned that four of the Rikti's most fearsome warriors ride across the dimensional barrier.

They must be repulsed, and We must ask you to do it!

Mission Acceptance

The four warriors are known as The Riders. Fortunately, Vanguard forces have pinpointed the location of the dimensional portals.

Your objective shall be to destroy these portals, and defeat any of these Riders that have made it into our world.

Unnecessary Solicitation

The Riders are feared even by their fellows within the Rikti Lineage of War. Truly, they must be abominable individuals.

Mission Objective(s)

Without Penelope's power, the Rikti have had to open their portals where ever they can get a stable pathway

  • Stop the Riders
    • 4 Rider attacks

You have held the Riders back! Return to Lady Grey for further instructions.

The Riders

Enemies

Badge villain new rikti.png Rikti


Notable NPCs

Note: currently, Pestilence: Rider and Death: Rider have the same description.

Wave 1 - War: Rider dialogue
Wave 2 - Famine: Rider dialogue
Wave 3 - Pestilence: Rider dialogue
Wave 4 - Death: Rider dialogue

Debriefing

Your magnificent triumph this day has granted a great reprieve for all.

Our agents have found the location of the captured psychics. The Rikti Lineage of War holds them against their will. We must strike now, Task Force Name!

Save Captured Psychics

LADY GREY TASKFORCE: 'The Dragon'
Part: Three

Briefing

The Rikti have been kidnapping latent human psychics in order to utilize their energies to re-stabilize the portal between our world and their own.

They must be prevented in this, for if they should succeed they will be able to muster the full force of their military might against us. Now is the time to stop this plan before it may grow bitter fruit by recovering the captured psychics!

Mission Acceptance

Our scouts have located the lair where the foes makes these infernal studies. Your objective shall be to infiltrate this location, recover the captured psychics, and terminate the studies of the Lineage of War's Chief Researcher in this field, a former human now known as Dra'Gon.

Be vigilant, do not allow harm to come to your charges, and know that Our hopes go with you!

Unnecessary Solicitation

You are to recover all of those you can, and undo the work of this 'Dragon' fellow. If 2 or more of your charges fall, it shall be a dark day indeed.

Omega Team survivors: Glacia and Infernia

Mission Objective(s)

You can feel the alien energies of unnatural science at work

  • 6 captive psychics to rescue
    • Defeat Dra'Gon
    • 2 captives to rescue

You have defeated Dra'Gon and rescued the captives! Return to Lady Grey for further instructions.

Enemies

Badge villain new rikti.png Rikti


Notable NPCs


Infernia dialogue
Glacia dialogue
Balloon.png Dra'Gon:
Self Declaration: Dra'Gon.
Subject Escape: Unallowable!
None Escape: Alive!
Dra'Gon dialogue


Debriefing

You have performed more than just a great victory today, but indeed, you have brought forth a triumph! The return of members of the Omega Team, and the information they carry is being analyzed already. We are, of course, using all resources at our disposal to ensure that this is no deception.

However, despite your victories, the Rikti have not ceased their machinations and we have learned from Miss Yin's precognitions that the Invaders will soon begin an even more desperate and nefarious operation!

Your courage and daring have carried the day time and again, yet the great work is not over. Indeed, the most difficult tasks may yet be to come.

Stop Rikti Hamidon Raid

LADY GREY TASKFORCE: 'The Beast and the Sea'
Part: Four

Miss Yin, whom you may remember, has foreseen that the Rikti plan one last desperate gamble to stabilize the gateway between our world, that they might flood the full power of their armed forces through once more.

Miss Yin's precognitions have shown us that they will attempt to harness the power of the Hamidon, as it occurs in the Rogue Isles. They must be stopped, and doubly so! For the power of the Hamidon may also be the key to defeating a great and insurmountable foe, should that foe successfully take the field.

Mission Acceptance

Your goal shall be two-fold. Firstly, you are to defeat the Rikti, and destroy the Power Spires they are using to transmit the Hamidon's energy back to their ship.

Secondly, once the spires are down you must defeat the Hamidon in its weakened state. The power you harvest from it could be needed to tip a crucial balance should the worst come to pass...

Unnecessary Solicitation

Once the Rikti are dealt with, the Hamidon should still be weakened. You should stand a decent chance at defeating it.

Mission Objective(s)

You exit the chopper on the edge of the Abyss, the hole in the sea where the Hamidon rips through into our reality.

  • Defeat the Hamidon
    • Defeat the Weakened Hamidon
    • 6 Pylons to destroy

You stopped the Rikti and took the power of the Hamidon. You can only hope it was in time. Return to Lady Grey for further instructions.

Enemies

Badge villain new rikti.png Rikti

Badge villain devouring.png Devouring Earth


Notable NPCs

Temporary Power

Upon completing this mission, the team leader will be granted the Hamidon Essence temporary power.

Temporary ScrollofRuin.png Hamidon Essence Special
You have tapped into the power of the Hamidon. Channeling this force enables your powers to affect transdimensional entities. It will last for up to two weeks or until completing the task force.

Debriefing

You have succeeded, yet we are on the brink of absolute failure.

The Rikti Lineage of War will not be able to stabilize the portal long enough to bring through the mass of their forces, yet their alternate plan could devastate us all even more thoroughly than a fleet of their mother-ships.

The Omega Team risked everything to warn us of it and now we are on the verge of facing... The Honoree.

Stop the Rikti

LADY GREY TASKFORCE: 'Apocalypse'
Part: Finale

The Rikti are preparing to open a single gateway long enough to bring forth The Honoree. If they should succeed, they will bring the most powerful warrior they have at their disposal directly into our dimension.

This cannot be allowed! Thus, I charge you, Task Force Name, in the name of the Vanguard and all the peoples of Earth, to stop the Rikti!

Mission Acceptance

You will have three tasks ahead of you:

Firstly, you must defeat Hro'Dtohz, the Lord of the Rikti Lineage of War. He will be on-site overseeing the portal's activation.

Secondly, you must destroy the portal generators that keep the portal stable. Doing so will ruin all of their work and destabilize the conduit between worlds once more.

Finally, if the worst should happen, and The Honoree should reach our world, you must defeat him. I can tell you no more, for it is our hope that it shall not come to pass. If it does not, you need know no more. If it does, you will understand my recalcitrance. Should the need arise, we have prepared the power of the Hamidon into a form that should help against him. Pray you need not use it.

Unnecessary Solicitation

You know your objectives. There is little use left in discussion when action must be taken. Good luck upon you all. Your bravery has been truly inspirational.

Mission Objective(s)

The Rikti have spent a great deal of effort building this portal chamber beneath their ship. Time to make sure it doesn't pay off!

  • Stop the Honoree
    • Defeat Hro'Dtohz
    • Defeat the Honoree
    • 4 generators to destroy

You have stopped the Rikti's plans for now. Return to Lady Grey for further instructions.


EdLetter.png Editor's Note:

Upon completing this mission, a Rikti Invasion will be triggered in a random city zone.

Enemies

Badge villain new rikti.png Rikti


Notable NPCs


Wounded Vanguard Soldiers dialogue
Gateway Portal Generator guards
Balloon.png
The Lord of War

Lord of War: Hro'Dtohz:


Troops: Attention!


Long War: Soon Over. Victory: Assured. Imminent Arrival: Honoree!


Earth Future: Ashes; Nothing. Earth Lies: Wiped Away.


Our Return: As Heroes!
Lord of War: Hro'Dtohz dialogue
Balloon.png
A hero returns home

The Honoree:


Arrival: Successful. Troop Survival: 10%.


Initiating: Battle-State Behavior Over-ride.


Target Acquired: Designation Task Force Name.


Annihilation: Commences


Destroy: Opposition
The Honoree dialogue


Debriefing

So, it was true. The Rikti's Honoree was our own Hero 1, taken from us, transformed, and mind-controller by the Invader.

Let us not mourn for his fall, for even with all the alien science bent to break his will, he fought to retain some of his humanity. Perhaps one day, he can be restored. If that day comes, it will be because of your bravery and valor.

Though tinged with sorrow, this is indeed a moment of triumph, your moment of triumph. For you have fought against all odds and saved all of us, and may now stand with your heads held high amongst your peers, here in this City of Heroes.


File:Badge task force apocalyptic.png Apocalyptic

You have defeated the Riktified Hero 1 and fought back the Rikti invasion for the time being.

Souvenir

Penelope Yin has a way of getting herself into trouble. The Rikti kidnapped her and sought to use her immense psychic abilities like a battery to charge a portal home. You found her, suspended in the air, her 'gift' being drained out of her. But you weren't the only one who came to save her. The Clockwork King came to rescue his little clockwork princess and now YOU were the enemy.

The Rikti did not stop with Miss Yin's capture. Other psychics were taken and used to open a portal to the Rikti Homeworld. Four warriors came through before the portal closed. These Four Riders were ready to bring War, Famine, Pestilence and Death to our world.

Two members of the Omega Team have returned! Glacia and Infernia are once again reunited with friends and family. The reports they bring back from the other world are intriguing, to say the least. The fact that even some of the fifty man team is still alive over there, fighting the good fight, gives you a little more hope. If only they had news of the Omega Team's leader, Hero 1.

The Rikti will stop at nothing to establish a portal home, attempting to harness the hazardous power of the Hamidon as a means to tear a hole into their world. These beings truly are alien to us. However, it was Penelope Yin's vision that guided you there. You needed to not only stop the Rikti but to mirror their intent, harnessing the Hamidon to save the world... or die trying.

Under the Crash Site, two worlds clash. Hro'Dtohz, the Lord of War, rallied his troops for combat. His technicians prepared to bring forth a single individual: The Honoree. You were stunned to discover that the Honoree was in fact, Hero 1, leader of the Omega Team. He'd been corrupted by Rikti genetic manipulation and mental reconstruction on a level no human could resist. As you fought Honoree, you noticed his humanity desperately struggling to escape its Rikti prison. He succeeded, briefly, and in that moment pleaded for your help. He begged you to stop him to save the world. In the end, you granted his wish, but the victory proved a bitter taste in your mouth. Long ago, Hero 1 made the ultimate sacrifice to stop the first Rikti invasion. Thanks to you, his memory won't be tarnished by being a part of the second.

Today, you mourn a Hero.

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