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Praetorian Police Department
Overview
The Praetorian Police Department is an ally group and an enemy group in Praetoria.
Background
The Praetorian Police Department (PPD) looks and acts, at least on the surface, like a modern day paramilitary police force. It projects a friendly and approachable attitude toward the populace, which it strengthens through good public relations efforts. In reality, the PPD is Emperor Cole's personal army. It is inflexible in its demand for respect for its authority. To question one of its members is to question the Emperor - a man who has saved them and the planet countless times over. When someone speaks out against Emperor Cole or Praetorian matters, the dark side of the PPD emerges, and burly, well-armed officers come into your house in the dead of night and take your loved ones away.
Officers of the PPD are stationed throughout Praetoria. They patrol the streets maintaining order and looking out for trouble. They can also be found in back alleys interrogating citizens regarding any connections they might have to the Resistance. Members of the PPD include rank and file officers, specialized members of the Intelligence Division, and extremely experienced and heavily armed members of the Tactical Engagement Strike Team (T.E.S.T.).
Enemy Types
Subgroups
Minions
PPD Enforcer
The Praetoria Police Department is charged with the unending duty of maintaining order on the streets of the City. These tireless men and women watch over Praetoria City, dedicating their lives to serving Emperor Cole...and the populace, of course.
Powers
Force Brawl Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient
This quick punch delivered by the Enforcer's force gauntlet deals little damage, but has a chance to stun its target.
Force Maul Melee, High DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Knockdown
You have been knocked down
Force Netting Ranged Minor DoT(Energy), Foe Slow
A PPD Enforcer is capable of entangling their targets in a "mostly harmless" force netting that causes minor damage over time as well as slowing the target.
Resistance Auto, Res(Lethal, Smashing, Energy)
Praetorian Police Body Armor grants them some moderate resistance to Lethal, Smashing and Energy attacks.
PPD Trooper (Tutorial)
The Praetoria Police Department is charged with the unending duty of maintaining order on the streets of the City. These tireless men and women watch over Praetoria City, dedicating their lives to serving Emperor Cole...and the populace, of course.
Powers
Force Bolts Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash)
Force Bolts fires a series of bursts of force energy at their target causing moderate energy and smashing damage. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast
Reduced Health Reduced Max HP
Resistance
PPD Trooper
The Praetoria Police Department is charged with the unending duty of maintaining order on the streets of the City. These tireless men and women watch over Praetoria City, dedicating their lives to serving Emperor Cole...and the populace, of course.
Powers
Force Brawl Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient
This quick punch delivered by the Enforcer's force gauntlet deals little damage, but has a chance to stun its target.
Force Bolts Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
Force Bolts fires a series of bursts of force energy at their target causing moderate energy and smashing damage as has a small chance to knock its target down. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast
Resistance Auto, Res(Lethal, Smashing, Energy)
Praetorian Police Body Armor grants them some moderate resistance to Lethal, Smashing and Energy attacks.
PPD Suppressor
The Praetoria Police Department is charged with the unending duty of maintaining order on the streets of the City. These tireless men and women watch over Praetoria City, dedicating their lives to serving Emperor Cole...and the populace, of course.
Powers
Force Burst Ranged (Cone), Minor DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe -Knockdown
The PPD Suppressor is capable of firing a charged up blast of force energy in a short cone in front of him causing minor energy and smashing damage as well as knocking down its targets.
Resistance Auto, Res(Lethal, Smashing, Energy)
Praetorian Police Body Armor grants them some moderate resistance to Lethal, Smashing and Energy attacks.
Lieutenants
PPD Justicar
Justicars are promoted from the ranks of the Troopers based on their loyalty to the PPD. They've received additional training on using their Force Gauntlet in hand to hand combat. They can super charge it allowing a tremendous burst of force.
Powers
Force Shockwave PBAoE, Minor DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient
This quick blast of force gauntlet energy deals very little damage, but has a very high change to stun its targets.
Force Brawl Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient
This quick punch delivered by the Enforcer's force gauntlet deals little damage, but has a chance to stun its target.
Force Maul Melee, High DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Knockdown
You have been knocked down
Force Netting Ranged Minor DoT(Energy), Foe Slow
A PPD Enforcer is capable of entangling their targets in a "mostly harmless" force netting that causes minor damage over time as well as slowing the target.
Resistance Auto, Res(Lethal, Smashing, Energy)
Praetorian Police Body Armor grants them some moderate resistance to Lethal, Smashing and Energy attacks.
PPD Warrant Officer
Warrant Officers are promoted from the ranks of the Troopers based on their loyalty to the PPD. They are often responsible for dispatching troops into dangerous situations. They understand very clearly the risk that comes with a PPD uniform.
Powers
Force Brawl Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient
This quick punch delivered by the Enforcer's force gauntlet deals little damage, but has a chance to stun its target.
Force Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
Force Blast fires a series of bursts of force energy at their target causing moderate energy and smashing damage as has a small chance to knock its target down. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast
Force Cage Ranged Minor DMG(Energy), Foe Sleep
Warrant Officers are capable of binding their target within a fragile Force Cage, it is capable of putting its target to sleep for a short time. However any damage dealt to the target will break the effect.
Resistance Auto, Res(Lethal, Smashing, Energy)
Praetorian Police Body Armor grants them some moderate resistance to Lethal, Smashing and Energy attacks.
Bosses
PPD Interrogator
The flash of a silver trenchcoat that accompanies the arrival of a PPD Investigator is enough to send a thrill of fear down the spine of any resident of Praetoria. If an Investigator has arrived at your door then you should already be planning your full-throated confession.
Powers
Force Brawl Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient
This quick punch delivered by the Enforcer's force gauntlet deals little damage, but has a chance to stun its target.
Force Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
Force Blast fires a series of bursts of force energy at their target causing moderate energy and smashing damage as has a small chance to knock its target down. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast
Force Bolts Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
Force Bolts fires a series of bursts of force energy at their target causing moderate energy and smashing damage as has a small chance to knock its target down. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast
Force Cage Ranged Minor DMG(Energy), Foe Sleep
PPD Investigators are capable of binding their target within a fragile Force Cage, it is capable of putting its target to sleep for a short time. However any damage dealt to the target will break the effect.
Resistance Auto, Res(Lethal, Smashing, Energy)
Praetorian Police Body Armor grants them some moderate resistance to Lethal, Smashing and Energy attacks.
PPD Investigator
These senior officers are masters of investigation and uncovering evidence that leads to conviction after conviction. Once they are on the trail, no one is safe from their relentless pursuit. No one.
Powers
Force Brawl Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient
This quick punch delivered by the Enforcer's force gauntlet deals little damage, but has a chance to stun its target.
Force Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
Force Blast fires a series of bursts of force energy at their target causing moderate energy and smashing damage as has a small chance to knock its target down. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast
Force Bolts Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
Force Bolts fires a series of bursts of force energy at their target causing moderate energy and smashing damage as has a small chance to knock its target down. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast
Impact Bomb Ranged (Targeted AoE), Damage Moderate (Smash/Energy) Foe Knockdown, Disorient
The Investigator charges up their force gauntlet to unleash a devastating Impact Bomb which deals moderate energy and smashing damage to all enemies within 15 feet of its initial target. Targets struck by this power may be knocked down or stunned.
Resistance Auto, Res(Lethal, Smashing, Energy)
Praetorian Police Body Armor grants them some moderate resistance to Lethal, Smashing and Energy attacks.
PPD Sergeant
Sergeants are high ranking officers who have worked their way to the top through loyalty and diligence and have been equipped with top of the line 'non-lethal' force weaponry.
Powers
Force Brawl Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient
This quick punch delivered by the Enforcer's force gauntlet deals little damage, but has a chance to stun its target.
Force Maul Melee, High DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Knockdown
You have been knocked down
Force Wave Ranged (Cone), Minor DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe -Knockdown
The PPD Sergeant is capable of firing a charged up blast of force energy in a short cone in front of him causing minor energy and smashing damage as well as knocking down its targets.
Force Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
Force Blast fires a series of bursts of force energy at their target causing moderate energy and smashing damage as has a small chance to knock its target down. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast
Resistance Auto, Res(Lethal, Smashing, Energy)
Praetorian Police Body Armor grants them some moderate resistance to Lethal, Smashing and Energy attacks.
