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Talos
Overview
Talos (pronounced "TAY-los") was an extremely large super hero that defended Paragon City in the 50's and 60's. Talos Island is named after him and is located where his final battle occured against the giant monster known as Chimera.
History
He called himself Talos, though the newspapers preferred the more descriptive "Terrific Titan". Standing well over 300 feet tall, Talos was the epitome of titanic heroism as he battled to defend Paragon City. Throughout the 50's and 60's, he steadfastly rose to the challenge of combating giant monstrosities. He became the city's newest marvel and champion. Yet deep mystery surrounded his true identity. Even more astonishing was his ability to vanish after battle. A profoundly enigmatic hero, journalists, historians and scholars had only his cryptic utterances for clues to his origin: "For thousands of years, I have been a protector of humanity." The only certainty about Talos was his almost mystical connection to a young boy named Michael McVey. Whenever the youngster was imperiled, Talos would appear to save the day.
In the last climatic battle against his arch foe, the Chimera, Talos and the serpentine beast clashed beneath the waters of the bay. A mighty battle ensued, shaking Paragon City to its foundations, tearing a giant rift in the ocean floor from which earth and lava rose to form an island. Known today as Talos Island, it is said that both Talos and the Chimera are still locked in mortal combat within its stony embrace.
Decades later, Talos' heroism had faded out of memory and into urban legend. Despite countless articles, photographs, and movie clips featuring the heroic exploits of the "Terrific Titan", most citizens have now relegated Talos to the dusty bins of folklore.
Statue of Talos
The statue is located in the bay, west of Talos Island. The Minotaur badge is in front of the statue. Behind its left foot is a history plaque. The Hero Corps Field Analyst for this zone stands between his toes.
Editing note: This page should eventually be split, to give the statue a separate page.
