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This article is about The Dark Watcher's Praetorian missions. For his Primal Earth missions, see The Dark Watcher.

Overview

Dark Watcher is a Praetorian contact in Neutropolis.  His level range is 15-20.

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

• Penelope Yin

Contact Introduces

• None

Information

Mysterious Man in Black

No one in Praetoria knows exactly who Dark Watcher is or what his goals are in this place. He simply appeared one day to Calvin Scott and offered his advice and guidance.

Prior to Introduction

Missing Prior to Introduction Dialogue

Initial Contact

Hello, Character. We both have little time, so I will be brief. My name is Dark Watcher, and I am here to help turn the tide of this war with the Resistance. When you and I have finished, I believe the future will look much brighter for us all.

Greeting

• We stand on the brink of destruction, Character.
• Our actions today will help more people than you can imagine, Character.

Too Busy

Missing Too Busy Dialogue

Too Low Level

Missing Too Low Level Dialogue

No More Missions

Missing No More Missions Dialogue

Store

The Dark Watcher is never seen — communication is by calling him — so there is no store.

Story Arcs

A Promise for a New Tomorrow

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Souvenir

Aaron Walker's Final Note

This note was the last item that Aaron Walker gave you before he died. It has the words 'Steven Sheridan' on it. You keep it to remember the sacrifice that Walker and others have made in the fight against Cole, all fighting in the hopes for...

A Promise for a New Tomorrow

It all started with you trying to change Longbow's idea that all Praetorians were 'evil'. You saved several members of Longbow from the hands of the PPD and helped a man named Agent X retrieve some very sensitive data from Neuron.

The data was broken up, but Dark Watcher suggested enlisting the help of Aaron Walker. First, however, you would have to rescue him from Neuron and T.E.S.T. You were able to reach Aaron Walker, only to find Neuron had accelerated the rate that his brain worked, causing his mind to overload. In his final moments, Walker told you that a man named Steven Sheridan was in Praetoria and that he could help you.

With the help of Dark Watcher, you were able to find Steven Sheridan and get him to translate the data you found. It was revealed that Neuron's tower would act as a giant portal for machines called War Walkers to invade Primal Earth! After they finished their war on Primal Earth, they would turn the Walkers on the Resistance to finish them off, once and for all.

In one final act that would help swing the favor of Longbow towards the side of the Praetorians and Resistance, you launched an attack on Neuron's tower, using a virus Sheridan made to disable the systems of the tower. Neuron will fix it in time, but it will at least give you, and the people of Primal Earth, time to prepare for Cole's main attack.

You'll do your best to make sure that, on both here and Primal Earth, no more people share the same fate that Aaron Walker had to go through. Every single person deserves the promise of a new tomorrow.

Part One: Lending a Hand

Character, if we're going to turn the tide of the battle against Cole, we're going to need to convince Longbow to join the side of the Resistance. Many Longbow have a stigma against Praetorians. They believe they're all out to destroy life as they know it on Primal Earth. Only a few Longbow have joined the Resistance to help them, though what those few have done has helped incredibly.

What you must do is help show Longbow that not all Praetorians are evil, that many of them are fighting the fight that they themselves claim to be in. If the Resistance and Longbow do not unite, I fear that Cole and his regime will easily wipe all of our groups out in one fell swoop.

Sounds reasonable. What's the first plan?

It would be a series of plans, Character. There is a Longbow prisoner that the PPD are currently keeping in one of their facilities. They are going to transport the prisoner to the area you call the Behavioral Adjustment Facility in Imperial City. If this is done, I do believe that is the last we will see of that prisoner.

Saving this man will go a long way towards gaining Longbow's trust, though I fear it will not be enough. The prisoner will be the first of many steps towards gaining the support of the group.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Saving that prisoner will help gain Longbow's support. Time is of the essence, Character.

Mission Objective(s)

The PPD are keeping the Longbow prisoner somewhere in this lab. Helping him will go a long way towards gaining Longbow's support in the war against Cole.

• Save the Longbow Prisoner

You saved the Longbow prisoner!

Enemies

• Praetorian Police

Notable NPCs

• Longbow Prisoner (Longbow Minion, non-escort Hostage)

Debriefing

Things with the prisoner went well. Already Longbow is beginning to murmur about 'good' Praetorians. You'll have to excuse their ignorance.

Mission Objective(s)

It seems that the PPD and T.E.S.T have cornered the remains of the Longbow squad here.

• Rescue the Longbow Squad
  • 3 Longbow Nullifiers to rescue
  • Defeat the head TEST Provost

You've helped to recover the Longbow team!

Enemies

• Praetorian Police

Notable NPCs

• 3 x Longbow Nullifier (Hostages/Allies)

Mission Objective(s)

This facility is well guarded by the Praetorian T.E.S.T. You'll have to be careful while going through it.

• Recover information with Agent X
  • Hack into the network to get the information

You've found vital information that Longbow can use!

Unnecessary Solicitation

Agent X is a capable operative within Longbow. His aid means that Longbow is slowly starting to come around to the cause of the Resistance.

Enemies

• Praetorian Police
• T.E.S.T.

Notable NPCs

• Agent X (Longbow)

Agent X is a renowned Longbow super-spy. His technical skills are phenomenal, with a gadget or gizmo available for any occasion.

Debriefing

It seems that Longbow is growing more trustworthy of you now, Character. Well, I should be more specific, more trusting of Praetorians in general. More Longbow are beginning to emerge to help the Resistance. Our main issue now is the various Longbow cells surviving the long journey through the ghoul infested tunnels. That is a problem you can let me handle, however.

Our main concern right now is discovering the rest of that data you found. The term 'Phalanx' there refers to a hero team on Primal Earth called the Freedom Phalanx. It seems Cole is planning something that will wipe out everyone that stands against him in Primal Earth. We need to figure out what that is and put a stop to it, or else the Resistance will never gain the firepower it so desperately needs to take down Cole.

Part Two: Bearing Arms

The issue regarding the data you found could easily be solved by one Aaron Walker. However, it seems Praetor Berry is one step ahead of us. I know that you've worked with Walker previously, correct? Berry is all too aware of this and is taking steps to deal with those that have wronged him.

I tell you this because the one man who can help us has gone missing. I believe that Praetor Berry has taken command of his own team of T.E.S.T and arrested Aaron Walker. They would be the only ones that Walker would not be able to see coming right away.

If we're going to figure out what exactly is in that data you found, I'll need you to rescue Aaron Walker.

Do you know where he is?

Yes, there is a facility where the T.E.S.T have no doubt taken him. I must emphasize that you hurry in these efforts, Character. Aaron Walker has been a thorn in Berry's side for quite some time, but he is one of the few people in Praetoria that has the ability to get us the information we want. Berry knows this and will act on it.

In the meantime, I shall look for another associate of yours who has gone missing: James Noble.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Walker must be saved, Character, for the sake of all in Praetoria and Primal Earth.

Mission Objective(s)

T.E.S.T have this placed locked down. Praetor Berry has gone to great lengths to ensure that Walker does not help you - time to see just how far he's gone.

• Rescue Aaron Walker

Aaron Walker is dead, but he may have been able to help the war effort with this one, single note of his.

Enemies

• T.E.S.T.

Notable NPCs

• Neuron's Clockwork (Allies)
• Aaron Walker (Prisoner)

Aaron Walker

Debriefing

Character, did you find Aaron Walker?

... I see. Aaron Walker was a good man, Taosin. I'm sure I don't need to tell you that. His death is but one of many caused by Cole's regime. Too many good men and women have died for Cole and his Praetors to build their empire. Let us make sure that Aaron is the last, and that his sacrifice will not be in vain.

You said he gave you a note? Hrm... Steven Sheridan! This is perfect, Character. I don't know how Aaron Walker found this out, but he may have just helped to save us all and move you forward.

Part Three: Dr. Science to the Rescue

I admit, I am somewhat surprised Steven Sheridan is here. It is perhaps the one intelligent thing I have witnessed Longbow do during my time here in Praetoria. Steven Sheridan is a brilliant scientist in Primal Earth and was once called Dr. Science. He possesses possibly the most brilliant mind in the world. He may not have a mind that is as fast as our departed Aaron Walker, but he will be able to figure out what that data leads to if you bring it to him.

Do you know where he is?

Some of my own agents have told me that he is currently with a squad of Longbow deep in the tunnels beneath Neutropolis. We need to get Steven Sheridan onto the side of the Resistance and into safe hands as soon as possible.

I imagine he can prove a great help in bringing more aid through from Primal Earth, but if he were to be captured by Cole, then I fear all would be lost. Find Steven Sheridan and give him the data you have. He will be able to tell you what is happening and how exactly we can prevent it.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Steven Sheridan is our best hope to finding out what's in that data, Character.

Mission Objective(s)

You can hear the faint sounds of the failed experiments in the tunnels. Somewhere here, Steven Sheridan awaits, holding the key to the fates of Primal Earth and Praetoria.

• Meet with Steven Sheridan
  • Speak with Steven 'Dr. Science' Sheridan

Enemies

• Failed experiments

Notable NPCs

• Longbow (Allies)
• Steven Sheridan

Steven Sheridan

Debriefing

You did well, Character. Sheridan is already with members of the Resistance and is quickly finishing up work that has been done on the Rift Enclosure. It is a large gate that connects the world of Praetoria to the world of Primal Earth. It is through here that we in Primal Earth will send reinforcements to fight against Cole, though doing so will not be easy.

We can speak about that later, however. With Sheridan's virus, we have the advantage of surprise against Cole and Praetor Berry.

Finaler: Paving the Future

There's no time to lose, Character. I've analyzed the situation you're walking into. I believe Praetor Berry is becoming more suspicious that there may be a situation brewing around his tower. This does not mean that we should not take the fight to him. But you will have to be careful.

We will have to put the systems in Berry's tower on alert. According to Sheridan, this will leave a hole in its defenses for his virus. It would appear Berry is not a man who designs all of his technology... perfectly. To do this, you'll have to attack some of his Clockwork. This, in itself, should not be too hard, but I suspect Berry has put in place special defenses when this happens.

Do you know what I should expect?

I have an idea.

I have still not found James Noble. Given that he went missing around the same time as Aaron Walker, I can only assume that Praetor Berry has retrieved his former experiment and put him to 'work', per say. This seems like it would be the exact opportunity he would use to test out Noble's new powers.

Be careful, Character. You fight under the looming shadow of Praetor Berry's tower. It will not be an easy fight by any means. But your mission is perhaps the most important of all. Doing this will buy us enough time to gain allies from Primal Earth and to bring the fight to Cole. If you fall here, it means Cole will be able to muster his forces before Primal Earth can prepare itself. It will fall, and then too, shall the Resistance.

Loyalists working undercover for Marchand should speak to him now regarding the activities of Dark Watcher.

Unsolicited Contact

Good luck, Character. That is the best I can offer you at this moment in time.

Mission Objective(s)

Neuron's tower looms in front of you. Who knew that this would be the key to Cole's invasion of Primal Earth?

• Assault Neuron's Tower
  • 20 Clockwork to defeat
  • Use the lower stairs to move up Neuron's tower
  • Defeat Noble Savage...?
  • Defeat Maelstrom at the top of Neuron's tower

Sheridan's virus has disabled the systems in Neuron's tower!

Enemies

• Neuron's Clockwork
• Noble Savage (Failed Experiments Elite Boss)
• Maelstrom (Rogues Gallery Elite Boss)

Debriefing

You've performed admirably, Character. Neuron's tower has been disabled, preventing Cole from launching his attack before we're ready for it. Longbow has been made aware of your actions and are in your debt, though some still doubt the word of a Praetorian. In due time, I am sure they will all come around.

As for myself, I have one last task to ask of you before you move on. One that will ensure the help of a group called Vanguard.