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Heldenjaeger
Overview
| Heldenjaeger | |
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 Annoying Automaton | |
| Zone | Steel Canyon |
| Coordinates | (-4770, 0, -2308) |
| Level Range | 40-50 |
| Introduced By | None |
| Introduces | None |
| Enemy Groups | |
Requires Pandora's Box, Episode 5.
Heldenjaeger is a hero contact in the Royal Overlook neighborhood of Steel Canyon at coordinates (-4770, 0, -2308). He is standing 191 yards ESE of the Royal Overlook marker. Heldenjaeger is the fifth contact in the Pandora's Box Signature Story Arc for heroes, available on the Paragon Market or free with subscription.
Introductions
Contact Introduced By
None; Heldenjaeger is available through the Signature Story Arc Contact option.
Contact Introduces
None
Description
Annoying Automaton
It's unclear why Nemesis chose to use this Jaeger automaton as a propaganda mouthpiece, rather than utilizing its combat potential. It's possible that Nemesis has begun to value psychological warfare as much as the conventional kind. Or, perhaps, this unit's weapon systems are malfunctioning, and he is simply making the best of a failed creation. However, the more that 'Heldenjaeger' (as this thing calls itself) speaks to you, the more you begin to suspect a more disturbing possibility: that this automaton decided to cheer on Nemesis publicly, in a show of loyalty to its master.
Too Low Level
Missing Too Low Level Dialogue
Initial Contact
None
Greeting
- Hail Lord Nemesis!
- You have no chance, Character. Struggling will only make your defeat that much more painful!
- Are you prepared to give in yet, Character?
Content Not Purchased
In order to play Heldenjaeger's storyarc, you will need to have purchased the fifth episode of the second signature story arc, Pandora's Box, or be a VIP subscriber.
Store
- Inspirations (all)
Story Arc
Brass Tuesday
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Merit Rewards: This activity awards 5 Reward Merits. |
Souvenir
Antikythera Fragment
When you handed the rest of the Antikythera to Positron for study, you elected to hold onto this small fragment. It serves as a reminder of the events that news organizations have already dubbed...
Brass Tuesday
The invasion began shortly after you left James Harvan's lab. Nemesis automatons, empowered by the energy stolen from Pandora's Box, descended upon City Hall in a bid to control the heart of Paragon City.
You and Positron planned out Paragon's defenses and moved to intercept the invaders, with some success. However, as time dragged on, more and more of Nemesis's forces were appearing in the city. It was clear something needed to be done to take the fight to Nemesis himself.
You returned to Harvan's lab with the Antikythera, hoping to find some way of using its connection to Pandora's Box against Nemesis. You discovered a way to use the device in his lab to 'empower' the Antikythera, enabling it to absorb any Pandora energy that wasn't otherwise contained.
Your efforts were just in time, as Nemesis's full-scale invasion had begun. He sent his greatest creation, the Nemesis Monstrosity, to bring Paragon's defenses to its knees. You made use of the Antikythera's new capabilities, and with each automaton you defeated, you gathered more of the power from Pandora's Box.
With your newfound strength, you faced down the Monstrosity, and destroyed it. However, upon doing so, a massive surge of power was absorbed by the Antikythera. It proved too much, and the Antikythera shattered, allowing all of the energy it had absorbed to dissipate. The mainstay of the Nemesis army, however, had been broken, and Paragon City was safe once again.
Part One: Plots Within Plots
Briefing
This Jaeger automaton appears to be moving erratically, and its speakers are blaring a brassy marching song reminiscent of Ride of the Valkyries. It doesn't seem to be taking a threatening stance, or brandishing weapons of any sort. When you approach, the music cuts off abruptly, and a tinny voice begins to emit from the Jaeger's speakers.
Greetings, Character! Have you come to pay homage to our great Lord Nemesis? Thanks in no small part to your efforts, his might will soon span the entire globe!
Or... perhaps you have the hubris to oppose him? A laughable notion, indeed, but not atypical of so-called 'Heroes' like yourself!
- Agree to form a task force.
Hmph! Typical! You think you can stand against Lord Nemesis himself? The hubris! The sheer arrogance!
Let me tell you something, Character. No one in this world or any other can match our great Lord Nemesis in power or intellect. You and your precious Paragon City are doomed! Nothing but the first step towards total global domination.
Watch helplessly as his armies descend upon City Hall, crushing your pathetic government and its heroes underfoot. Soon Paragon City shall recognize its new ruler, so you'd best either prepare to kneel or vacate the premises!
Warn Positron
Unnecessary Solicitation
Given up? Decided to lay down and let the inevitable come? Or, better yet - have you come to pledge your services to Lord Nemesis himself?
Mission Objective(s)
- Warn Positron
Briefing
Character, it's good that you're here. I've been working with the local FBSA branch to coordinate and prepare Paragon's defenses for any imminent-
- Nemesis is planning on attacking City Hall.
Positron looks surprised by your declaration.
That's certainly a likely target... but what are you basing this on? We've got Longbow's intelligence operatives working around the clock to monitor Nemesis activity, and we haven't come up with much yet.
- A Jaeger told me about it.
- Positron looks exceedingly puzzled as you relate to him your interaction with Heldenjaeger.
- Most peculiar, Character. This is one of Nemesis's creations we're talking about. I'm not sure we can trust that it's telling the truth here.
- Can we risk ignoring it?
- That's...
- Positron looks ready to argue the point, but thinks better of it.
- No, you're right. I trust your judgement, Character. I'll assemble the Phalanx and we'll prepare to defend City Hall.
- Let's head out immediately, unless... is there anything else?
- No, let's head out.
- Let's head to Atlas, then. I'll meet you there, Character.
- On my way.
- This is Nemesis we're talking about. What if City Hall is a diversion?
- Positron scratches his chin thoughtfully.
- You have a point, Character. I'll have Longbow run one more sweep...
- Positron speaks into his communicator for a few minutes. When he finishes, he turns to you and smiles.
- Good instincts, Character. Longbow detected suspicious activity in Skyway City. Apparently Nemesis was holding a strike force in reserve, hoping to catch us off-guard. I'll assign Citadel and Numina to organize a counterattack.
- Alright, let's head out.
- Let's head to Atlas, then. I'll meet you there, Character.
- On my way.
- Still, what if he's got more up his sleeve?
- I doubt that Nemesis would have-
- Positron stops himself mid-sentence.
- Ah, there it is again. I need to stop underestimating my opponents. Let's see... so far he's been fairly conventional in his attack patterns. I feel like we might be missing something here.
- Well... he's got automatons in the streets spreading propaganda.
- Ah ha! Psychological warfare. I don't want to waste resources sweeping the streets for Jaegers and fake civilians, but he might be working on something larger in scope...
- Positron fiddles with a device on his arm for a moment.
- Ah! Bingo. I'm detecting a faint subsignal that's running alongside local radio stations. I'm betting Nemesis has agents inside one of Paragon's broadcasters... I'll send Synapse and Manticore to check it out.
- Fantastic. I'm ready when you are.
- Let's head to Atlas, then. I'll meet you there, Character.
- On my way.
- Do you think that's all that Nemesis has planned?
- That's the best I've got, Character. At this point, I'd just be guessing at high-priority targets... wait, hold on.
- I seem to recall Portal Corporation informing me of an alternate dimension they discovered in which Nemesis had succeeded in taking over the world in 1932. If Nemesis is aware of this dimension, and plans to open a portal there...
- It's not worth the risk. I'm sending Penelope Yin and Back Alley Brawler to investigate. We can't let Nemesis get ahold of Portal Corp.
- Sounds good. Let's go.
- Let's head to Atlas, then. I'll meet you there, Character.
- On my way.
- Skyway, the media, Portal Corp... this just doesn't add up.
- Positron looks exasperated by the situation.
- I swear, trying to predict this insanity is like trying to play chess blindfolded.
- I'll admit, City Hall and Skyway aren't the most strategic targets in Paragon. They're grandiose, though, and my understanding of Nemesis has always been that he prefers to put on a show. Still, that may be an underestimation. If I were intent on crippling the city, I'd be aiming at its power infrastructure. I'll go to Terra Volta and investigate personally.
- That leaves you to handle City Hall yourself. Are you feeling up to it, Character?
- I'll be fine, Positron.
- Glad to hear it. You'd better head to Atlas soon, if an attack on City Hall is as imminent as you say.
- On my way.
- Hold on... we may be overthinking this.
- Positron nods.
- I'm beginning to feel the same way. We need to be ready for whatever Nemesis has planned, but if we start jumping at shadows we're going to spread Paragon's defenses too thin. Let's take a moment to clear our heads, and start over.
- Agreed. (Contact box disappears to start from the beginning)
- That's... not important now. Trust me on this.
- That's...
- Positron looks ready to argue the point, but thinks better of it.
- No, you're right. I trust your judgement, Character. I'll assemble the Phalanx and we'll prepare to defend City Hall.
- Let's head out immediately, unless... is there anything else?
This selection loops to another branch of this conversation which is already documented.
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Editor's Note: Depending on how far you go through the briefing with Positron, you will receive one or more of the following clues. These will determine which members of the Freedom Phalanx join you in the "Save City Hall" phase of the mission. |
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Nemesis Plot: Skyway City |
| Positron discovered Nemesis forces in Skyway City, and sent Numina and Citadel to investigate. |
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Nemesis Plot: Broadcasting Subsignal |
| Positron detected a subsignal playing alongside local radio and television broadcasts. He sent Synapse and Manticore to investigate. |
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Nemesis Plot: Portal Corporation |
| You and Positron suspect that Nemesis may strike at Portal Corp in the near future. Positron sent Penelope Yin and Back Alley Brawler to ensure that the facility was secure. |
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Nemesis Plot: Terra Volta |
| You and Positron considered the ramifications of a Nemesis attack on the city's power grid. Positron decided it would be best if he investigated personally. |
Save City Hall
Unnecessary Solicitation
Given up? Decided to lay down and let the inevitable come? Or, better yet - have you come to pledge your services to Lord Nemesis himself?
Mission Objective(s)
Heldenjaeger wasn't fooling you. This is definitely an all-out assault!
- Save City Hall
- 4 Macht Jaegers to defeat
- Repel the assault on City Hall!
You have defended City Hall from a Nemesis assault!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Back Alley Brawler (Independent Hero) (Ally)
- Citadel (Freedom Phalanx Hero) (Ally)
- Manticore (Freedom Phalanx Elite Boss) (Ally)
- Numina (Freedom Phalanx Hero) (Ally)
- Penelope Yin (Freedom Phalanx Hero) (Ally)
- Positron (Freedom Phalanx Hero) (Ally)
- Synapse (Freedom Phalanx Hero) (Ally)
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Editor's Note: As the battle continues during this mission, captions and dialogue will vary depending on which allies have joined you. If you didn't choose to send anyone to cover other areas of the city during Positron's briefing, they will be called away during this mission at the appropriate phase. |
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Editor's Note: The number of Incarnate Warhulks that spawn in this phase will vary from one to three, depending on if you have any allies. |
Debriefing
The Jaeger hops up and down at you, clearly agitated.
How... how DARE you? You measly, wriggling worm! You uncultured filth! You miserable, stinking wretch! To think that my Lord Nemesis's plans are in ruins... oh! It is too much for me to bear!
But do not think you have forestalled my master, Character, oh no! Far from it! His master plan extends far beyond your reach. You will see, soon enough!
Part Two: Powers That Be
Briefing
You realize why your efforts are futile, do you not? My Lord Nemesis has attained the power of the gods, thanks in no small part to you and your Antikythera. Every empowered automaton you destroy simply feeds that power back into his reserves!
So you see? You cannot win! My master wields the irresistible force of Pandora's Box, and you are powerless to stop him!
This outspoken automaton seems to have a point. More Incarnate Automatons are appearing on the streets every day. You'll need to find a way to cut off Nemesis from his power source... but how? Perhaps Positron has the knowledge necessary to assist you.
- I've heard enough.
Ha! Too weak-willed to accept the truth, I see!
No matter! Nemesis's will shall be done, regardless of your petty schemes!
The Jaeger turns from you and begins to blare patriotic theme-music from its speakers.
Consult with Positron
Unnecessary Solicitation
Hail Lord Nemesis! Hail Lord Nemesis! Hail Lord Nemesis! Hail Lord Nemesis! Hail Lord...
You don't get the feeling that this thing is going to stop anytime soon
Mission Objective(s)
- Consult with Positron
Briefing
Character, I'm glad you're here. Paragon's defenses are still reeling from Nemesis's first wave, and pockets of Nemesis forces are popping up everywhere.
I'm thinking that we need to develop some kind of countermeasure. We can't continue to simply react to every attack Nemesis sends our way. If Paragon City is going to survive the week, we're going to need to find a way to strike back.
- That's actually what I want to talk with you about.
It's good to see we're on the same page, here. What did you have in mind, Character?
- Paragon City is going to need military support.
- I've already been in contact with both Longbow and Vanguard, Character. Longbow has agreed to assist, and is lending aid and reinforcements to areas where are defenses are the weakest.
- Unfortuantely, Vanguard claims that it's not clear that Nemesis - and I quote - 'currently represents a global threat'. They maintain that Nemesis is a federal criminal, not a power worthy of international concern. I fear that they may regret this stance, but I can do nothing to change it.
- Somehow, we need to cut off Nemesis from the power of Pandora's Box.
- This selection loops to another branch of this conversation which is already documented.
- We need to take the fight to Nemesis himself.
- This selection loops to another branch of this conversation which is already documented.
- Somehow, we need to cut off Nemesis from the power of Pandora's Box.
- Positron nods slowly.
- This invasion would fall flat if Nemesis weren't able to wield that power. Most of the casualties we've suffered so far have been directly related to empowered automatons. What I don't see is what we can do in this position. We don't know what methods he's using to infuse his automatons with Pandora power, nor do we even know where it's being stored.
- But we do know how it was acquired.
- Positron frowns in thought.
- True... Dr. Harvan claimed that the device in his lab amplified the properties of the Antikythera, correct? Do you believe that we could use this tech to our advantage?
- It's worth a shot.
- I suppose it is, Character. I'll continue to coordinate local defense forces here.
- I would be cautious, Character. The Antikythera is a powerful artifact, and represents our best chance of beating Nemesis at this game... but much of its function is still a mystery to us. We have no idea what its capabilities - or its limits - might be.
- Understood.
- We need to take the fight to Nemesis himself.
- I would be happy to, Character, but I simply don't know where he is. No one does, or has, for decades.
- If I had a reliable method of tracking his movements, believe me, I would be using it.
- Paragon City is going to need military support.
- This selection loops to another branch of this conversation which is already documented.
- Somehow, we need to cut off Nemesis from the power of Pandora's Box.
- This selection loops to another branch of this conversation which is already documented.
Investigate Harvan's Lab
Unnecessary Solicitation
Hail Lord Nemesis! Hail Lord Nemesis! Hail Lord Nemesis! Hail Lord Nemesis! Hail Lord...
You don't get the feeling that this thing is going to stop anytime soon
Mission Objective(s)
Nemesis forces have moved in since you were last here. Clearly, there's something here that he feels the need to protect.
- Investigate Harvan's Lab
- Use the lab control panel
- Fend off any incoming Nemesis forces - 4:00
- Deactivate security alerts to prevent reinforcements from arriving!
- Find a way to destroy the Nemesis lab
- The lab is collapsing!
You've empowered the Antikythera and destroyed the Nemesis lab!
Enemies
Laboratory Control Panel
Briefing
This appears to be the control panel that Dr. Harvan used to bridge a connection between the lab's device and the Antikythera.
Readouts for capacity, stability, and energy flow fill the screen.
- Examine current energy capacity.
- The capacity readout opens a submenu on the screen:
- ENERGY CAPACITY - 98.03%
- ENERGY STORAGE LEVEL - 1.97%
- MINIMUM ENERGY NECESSARY FOR CONNECTION PROCEDURE - 1.95%
- It looks like there's barely enough energy left in the device to establish a second connection to the Antikythera. If you're going to use this device, you're only going to get one shot.
- Run a stability diagnostic.
- The capacity readout opens a submenu on the screen:
- FRAMEWORK STABILITY: 97.9% INTEGRITY
- ENERGY CONTAINER STABILITY: 83.4% INTEGRITY
- POWER SIPHON STABILITY: 48.8% INTEGRITY
- WARNING: GENERAL STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DETECTED. ENERGY INTAKE PROCEDURE NOT RECOMMENDED.
- Harvan's initial use of this device appears to have caused significant damage to its components. You're not sure you'd be able to repeat the process - if the device tried to forcibly re-absorb the energy from Pandora's Box, either the energy container or the power siphon could fail, with potentially catastrophic results.
- Manipulate the device's energy flow.
- The energy flow readout enlarges on the screen, displaying in detail the distribution of energy through the device's conduits. It appears that all of the power processed by this device is funneled through a single channel.
- It also marks a display for the device's energy intake, which is merely labeled EXTERNAL. You can only assume that this refers to the Antikythera itself.
- Set all energy conduits to 'Reverse Flow'
- The small green arrows on the display, indicating energy flow direction, flip and turn yellow. Text appears on the screen:
- ENERGY FLOW MODIFIED
- NEW CONTAINER - [EXTERNAL DEVICE]
- At the bottom of the screen, a blinking red button appears containing a single query:
- CONFIRM?
- This procedure looks pretty involved. It's likely that any nearby Nemesis guards will take notice if you proceed.
- Press CANCEL
- (Go back to beginning)
- Press CONFIRM
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Ambush! After pressing "CONFIRM" you are ambushed by many waves of Nemesis and Incarnate Automatons for four minutes, or until you disable all the security terminals. |
Laboratory Control Panel
Briefing
This appears to be the control panel that Dr. Harvan used to bridge a connection between the lab's device and the Antikythera.
Readouts for capacity, stability, and energy flow fill the screen.
You're still not sure what, exactly, this device is capable of. However, it's clear that if there's any way to make the device destroy itself, you'd have to use this control panel to make it happen.
- Examine current energy capacity.
- The capacity readout opens a submenu on the screen:
- ENERGY CAPACITY - 99.98%
- ENERGY STORAGE LEVEL - 0.02%
- MINIMUM ENERGY NECESSARY FOR CONNECTION PROCEDURE - 1.95%
- It looks like the device's energy has been completely spent. It's doubtful you'll be able to successfully establish a connection with the Antikythera again, given the device's condition. Perhaps there's another way.
- Run a stability diagnostic.
- The capacity readout opens a submenu on the screen:
- FRAMEWORK STABILITY: 97.9% INTEGRITY
- ENERGY CONTAINER STABILITY: 83.4% INTEGRITY
- POWER SIPHON STABILITY: 48.8% INTEGRITY
- WARNING: GENERAL STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DETECTED. ENERGY INTAKE PROCEDURE NOT RECOMMENDED.
- Harvan's initial use of this device appears to have caused significant damage to its components. You're not sure you'd be able to repeat the process - if the device tried to forcibly re-absorb the energy from Pandora's Box, either the energy container or the power siphon could fail, with potentially catastrophic results.
- Manipulate the device's energy flow.
- The energy flow readout enlarges on the screen, displaying in detail the distribution of energy through the device's conduits. It appears that all of the power processed by this device is funneled through a single channel.
- It also marks a display for the device's energy intake, which is merely labeled EXTERNAL. You can only assume that this refers to the Antikythera itself.
- Force the machine to re-absorb Pandora Energy.
- The screen lights up with numerous bright red warnings and alerts:
- WARNING: STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY BELOW MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR PROCEDURE COMPLETION. ABSORPTION PROCEDURE IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
- CONFIRM?
- Press CANCEL.
- (Go back to beginning)
- Press CONFIRM.
You are auto-exited from the mission map.
Debriefing
Too late! Too late! Time's UP!
Lord Nemesis has finished his ultimate creation! You're finished! You're through!
You'd best prepare yourself, Character! Prepare to face OBLIVION! Mission:Brass Tuesday - History Repeating
