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=== New Contact(s) ===

 

In the early days of the [[Statesman]]'s costumed career, he worked with a woman called Madame Danger. Maria Jenkins, as she called in her other identity, was his closest friend and confidant for many years. Slowly her powers began to fade with time but she was aging quite slowly. When she met [[Statesman]] in the 1930's she appeared to be in her mid twenties. Although she is retired, Maria certainly does not look over a hundred years of age. Maria has been out of the limelight for some time, but was one of the first to realize that [[Statesman]] was missing. This frightening conclusion has caused her to become more actively involved in things.

=== Trust Earned ===

 

'''Second'''

 

You are a firecracker, {{Character}}!  Here are more Enhancements.

* [[Inspirations]]

* {{Store Tec|Level=50|Price=150}}

* {{Store Mag|Level=50|Price=150}}

* {{Store Sci|Level=50|Price=150}}

* {{Store Mut|Level=50|Price=150}}

* {{Store Nat|Level=50|Price=150}}

== Badge Mission ==

=== {{UL|Wipe out Marauder's Cell}} ===

'''Briefing'''

Hold onto your hat. I've got a lead on a [[Praetorian]] incursion into [[Paragon City]] itself. It seems that [[Marauder]] has set up a miltary base over on [[Peregrine Island]]! I don't have to tell you that there are a lot of valuable military targets on that island. Nor do I have to tell you how quickly this situation could become deadly. '''You've got to get to Peregrine Island and wipe out Marauder's cell.'''

 

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Scruff marks on the floor testify to lots of recent activity.|Primary=Defeat all villains in base|Secondary=Destroy the portal!|Additional=|Completion=You have dispersed Marauder's cell.}}

 

 

 

 

 

 

From what I've heard, Marauder is the most dedicated of [[Tyrant]]'s lackeys. It's disturbing that he found his way into Paragon City and went so far as to set up a base. I've asked [[Portal Corporation]] to keep a tighter lock on any unauthorized portal activity. In the meantime, I hope you'll be prepared to help me defend Paragon City from any future invasions.

 

 

 

 

 

[[Statesman]] sent you one of his face plates as a token of his gratitude. You like to keep it with you, as a reminder of the mission you've come to think of as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

While at Neuron's lab, you made one other discovery: a warrior clan from [[Battle Maiden]]'s home world was trying to contact Neuron. They promised to swear allegiance to him if he would help rid them of Battle Maiden's tyranny. You resolved to help the clan, and perhaps learn a bit more about the Praetorians' plans. You saved the clan's village and rescued Kawago, the clan elder. Unfortunately, you learned nothing about Statesman's imprisonment or the Praetorians' plans for him.

 

You resolved to continue the search, but an emergency in a Paragon City neighborhood distracted you. People were being attacked by their own shadows. You went to the neighborhood, and found that [[Black Swan]]'s shadow minions were behind the mischief. You beat them back, and learned that they had mentioned a prisoner on Black Swan's Shadow World.

 

 

Once again, you had hit a dead end in your search for Statesman. Fortunately, Portal Corporation hadn't. they had turned up a likely location: a Praetorian asylum run by the cruel [[Mother Mayhem]] and her vicious lackey, [[Malaise]]. You searched the asylum, but found no sign of Statesman.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the scanner went dead, it was somewhere in the abandoned graveyard I'm sending you to.

I need to know the status of that data scanner.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=As you step into this abandoned graveyard on Praetorian Earth, you feel certain you're being watched.|Primary=Find the dead scanner|Secondary=Defeat Chimera|Additional=|Completion=Chimera was clutching a dead Portal Corporation scanner.<br />

''You found the data scanner.''}}

 

{{red|Note:  As Chimera also possesses the data scanner, there is no need to hunt for any glowies.  Defeating Chimera is sufficient to complete the mission.}}

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

* [[Chimera]] (Archvillain)

 

{{Mission Clue|Name=The Wolf's Remains|Text=This Praetorian war wolf, one of [[Shadowhunter]]'s minions, was brutally slaughtered by [[Chimera]]'s ninjas. The Portal Corporation data scanner lie among the bones, now entirely defunct. It seems clear that this wolf was butchered and the scanner deactivated in order to lure you to Praetorian Earth. The thought makes you a little sick.}}

 

 

:'''[[Chimera]]:'''

'''Before combat:'''  ''"The wolf I butchered will lead the heroes right to us. Of that I am certain."''<br />

'''Combat start:''' ''"You will watch us no longer!"''

Chimera butchered that war wolf, just to lay a trap for you. I have to admit, that turns my stomach. I guess it shows us the kind of villains we're dealing with. Don't go too far, {{Character}}. I have a feeling that the Praetorians will require more of your attention. And soon.

==== {{UL|Check on the scanners}} ====

You remember those data scanners we planted on [[Praetorian Earth]]?  The last time we spoke I was worried because one of the had gone dead; now, they're all dead!  We've stopped receiving any signals from the scanners whatsoever.  This doesn't sit right with me, {{Character}}.  It could be that the Praetorians eliminated the scanners because they're about to begin work on something they don't want us to observe.  Plans for an invasion, perhaps?  I wouldn't be surprised.  I need you to go back to [[Shadowhunter]]'s forest and check on those scanners.  See if you can confirm my suspicions.

But do it quickly.  If those scanners have been compromised, we could be in danger of the Praetorians using them against us!  I've only received authorization for a 1 hour excursion.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

If the Praetorians are plotting something. I need you to learn everything you can.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

We still don't know what's going on and why all those data scanners went dead.  {{Character}}, I'm really worried!

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Something moves in the underbrush. You're not alone here.|Primary=Defeat all wolves in area - 60:00|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=Success: When you defeated Shadowhunter, he spat out, 'Your foul machines have been given to the metallic abominations.<BR>Failure: You've received a signal from Maria Jenkins. Your time on Praetorian Earth is up.}}

 

 

 

 

{{Mission Clue|Name=Shadowhunter's Story|Text=When you defeated Shadowhunter, he spat:

 

'Though it pained me, I have culled the infected creatures from my pack. My brothers will not serve as your spies! Your foul machines were given to the metallic abominations, the ones called [[Siege]] and [[Nightstar]]. They may do with them as the wish. I have no interest in the trappings of artificiality.'}}

 

 

 

 

 

So, the scanners were given to Siege and Nightstar. I think we'd better stay on this course, {{Character}}.  I'm afraid it's leading us toward something big.

 

 

While you were gone, Portal Corporation managed to get a bead on the residual signal from those scanners. The data's fuzzy, but it seems likely they're some sort of facility on Praetorian Earth, rumored to be under the control of the villain Siege. I hate to send you in there. But I think I have to.

 

 

 

We've found the location of a storage facility operated by [[Siege]] and [[Nightstar]]. There's a good chance our missing data scanners may be there. I think it's important that we track down those data scanners. {{Character}}; I don't want to see [[Portal Corporation]] tech in the hands of the [[Praetorians]]. I need you to infiltrate that facility and bring back the missing scanners. Can you do that?

 

 

Those scanners were built with state of the art technology. There's no telling what Siege and his minions can learn from them.

We need every last scanner back, {{Character}}.  I won't see that technology left in the Praetorians' hands.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Siege's enormous facility is staffed by scores of mechanized men. You'll have to fight your way through them to locate the missing scanners.|Primary=Defeat Siege and his minions|Secondary=Find the scanners|Additional=|Completion=You learned where the scanners are being stored.}}

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

* [[Nightstar]] (Archvillain)

* [[Siege]] (Archvillain)

 

 

 

:'''[[Siege]]:'''

'''Before combat:''' ''"I'm told that the scanners have proved most illuminating."''<br />

'''Combat start:''' ''"how dare you invade my world?"''

It sounds like the Praetorians are hard at work learning all they can about Portal Corporation's data scanners. They might be trying to reverse engineer them, or even adapt them to some nefarious purpose. We've got to get those scanners back!

 

 

 

From what you learned at [[Siege]]'s storage facility, it seems that [[Portal Corporation]]'s data scanners are being held at one of [[Neuron]]'s labs. Portal Corporation already knows the location of one of those labs. I need you to go to [[Praetorian Earth]] and get those data scanners back. While you're there, see if you can find out what the [[Praetorians]] hope to gain by studying them.

 

 

 

 

We need those data scanners, {{Character}}.  Every minute we lose is another minute Neuron has to examine them!

 

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You hear a sound that strangely resembles a purr.|Primary=Defeat Bobcat and her minions|Secondary= Find the scanners|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Bobcat and retrieved the data scanners.}}

 

 

 

{{Mission Clue|Name=Data scanners|Text=You retrieved these bullet-sized Portal Corporation data scanners from one of Neuron's labs. Several have been disassembled, others have been augmented with new wires and memory chips. A set of research notes indicates that Neuron's scientists are making progress in their efforts to adapt the devices, but the purpose of this adaptation is unclear. According to the notes, a number of the scanners were sent on to another of Neuron's labs.}}

'''NPC Text'''

'''Before combat:'''  {{orange|needs text}}<br />

'''Combat start:''' ''"If {{Character}} escapes, Neuron will show us no mercy!"''

===== {{UL|Take scanners to Tina Macintyre}} =====

Tina can tell us more about how those scanners were modified.

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Take scanners to Tina Macintyre|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}

 

{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Tina Macintyre|Text=Now that we've got an idea of how the data scanners were modified, I should be able to remotely activate the scanners that were sent to Neuron's second lab. Then we can pinpoint its location and send you in to determine his purpose. Right off the bat, I can tell you that his adaptation of our technology is most advanced. I'd say he's up to something pretty serious.}}

 

 

 

 

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The sweat on the back of your neck chills you as you step into the climate-controlled lab.|Primary=Defeat Neuron and his minions|Secondary=Find the scanners

** Seek clues|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Neuron and learned that Statesman has been imprisoned.}}

* [[Neuron]] (Archvillain)

 

{{Mission Clue|Name=Altered scanners|Text=You retrieved these altered Portal Corporation data scanners from Neuron's lab. The accompanying research notes state that the scanners are beginning to prove effective in the interrogation of [[Statesman]]. Although no needle could pierce his skin and no Praetorian technology could unearth his secrets, it seems that Statesman is more vulnerable to technology from his own world. The excited researcher indicates that he has every expectation of breaking Statesman through the use of your world's technology.}}

 

 

'''Before combat:''' Has the [[Statesman]] become more talkative?<br />

'''Combat start:''' You will not invade my lab!

The Praetorians have [[Statesman]] captive! How can this be? This is huge, {{Character}}, this is colossal!  We've got to do everything in our power to rescue Statesman from those fiends. Maybe that message you got from Warrior Earth can help us. I'll look into it directly.

==== {{UL|Defend the Warrior clan from Battle Maiden}} ====

===== {{UL|Save Warrior clan's village}} =====

'''Briefing'''

 

 

 

 

 

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The sound of steel quickens your heartbeat.|Primary=Save Warrior clan's village|Secondary=15 bombs to defuse|Additional=|Completion=You defused the bomb and learned that Kawago, the warrior clan's elder, was kidnapped by Battle Maiden.}}

 

 

 

'''Notable NPCs''' <!-- These names need to be verified, I suspected that these are the random choices the bosses may be... Gentay/Kolaga/Yatima and Cpl. Jitoy/Lt. Kentow/Gen. Kantai -->

* Gentay {{Named|Faction=Praetorians|Type=Champion of War}}

 

{{Mission Clue|Name=Defused bomb|Text=You kept this bomb you defused on Warrior Earth. It's possible that [[Tina Macintyre]], the talented Portal scientist, may be able to trace the bomb's dimensional signature.}}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Take defused bomb to Tina|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}

 

{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Tina Macintyre|Text=Back again, {{Character}}. Yes, I believe I can trace the dimensional signature of this bomb. It originated on [[Praetorian Earth]], that's to be expected.  Oh!  It looks like the bomb can be traced to a network of caverns deep within the Praetorians' world. If you're looking for Battle Maiden, I recommend starting there.}}

 

 

===== {{UL|Defeat Battle Maiden & her minions}} =====

 

 

 

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The cavern's air is ice cold; little thought is given to comfort in Battle Maiden's domain.|Primary=Defeat Battle Maiden & her minions|Secondary=Rescue Kawago|Additional=|Completion=You freed Kawago and learned about a world of shadows.}}

 

 

 

 

{{Mission Clue|Name=The clan elder's story|Text=When you rescued Kawago from Battle Maiden, she told you:

 

'My people are quick to anger, but I am certain they will forgive you once they realize that you have freed us from Battle Maiden's reign of terror. I'm afraid I cannot aid you in your quest to free your own clan elder, this [[Statesman]]. But if you ever need my help, you may call upon me.'}}

 

 

 

 

 

Shadows, huh? The Praetorians are interested in shadows? I suppose we better look into this. {{Character}}. It could be that Kawago is right; this could be the lead that helps us free Statesman from the Praetorians.

 

 

 

 

We've got an emergency situation here, {{Character}}!  I just got a report from a neighborhood called Faunton Park.  The people there claim that their shadows are actually trying to attack them.  I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the [[Praetorians]] are behind this.  It's chaos over there, {{Character}}.  You've got to rescue those people from their shadows!

 

 

I can hardly believe the stories I'm hearing. People are saying that their shadows stepped right off the pavement and started to attack!

 

 

Faunton Park is still in the grip of those strange shadows!

 

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You've never heard of something as strange as what Maria Jenkins described to you. Shadows? Attacking their owners?|Primary=Rescue citizens from shadows|Secondary=9 citizens to rescue|Additional=|Completion=You saved the citizens!}}

 

 

 

 

{{Mission Clue|Name=The citizen's story|Text=One of the citizens you rescued from the shadows told you:

 

 

 

 

 

{{PowerBox|Icon=Temporary FetteringNimbus.png|Name=Fettering Nimbus|Effect=Ranged, Moderate Damage over Time(Energy), Target: Immobilize|Desc=The magician you rescued from Black Swan's shadow creatures has imbued you with the power to bring forth a strange white light from your hands. The light is painful to the shadows, and can hold them in place while dealing energy damage to them. There are 75 charges.}}

 

 

 

 

 

If that citizen heard right, Black Swan may be keeping [[Statesman]] on her mysterious Shadow World.  We've got to do whatever we can to locate that world.  The life of this town's greatest hero may well hang in the balance!

 

 

==== {{UL|Talk to Tina Macintyre about the Shadow World}} ====

 

===== {{UL|Talk to Tina Macintyre}} =====

 

 

 

'''Mission Acceptance'''

 

I don't really know whether we're chasing a solid lead or a wild goose. I do know we can't stop until Statesman's safe at home.

 

 

 

 

{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Tina Macintyre|Text=Yes, [[Portal Corporation]] has charted no fewer than 17 different Shadow Worlds.  It's certainly possible that Black Swan's home dimension is one of those.  Perhaps we can narrow it down if I give you a quick scan.  After all, you fought Black Swan's shadows quite recently; you may have a trace of their dimensional signature about you.

 

Well, here's a promising lead.  I'd like you to check out dimensions Zeta Tao 7-63.  I think you may find Black Swan's strange shadow minions there.}}

 

 

 

 

 

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You hate to think of anyone imprisoned on this desolate planet, even someone as brave as Statesman.|Primary=Rescue the prisoner|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You rescued Black Swan's prisoner, but found no trace of Statesman.}}

 

 

 

* Julio Jimenez (non-escort Hostage)

 

{{red|Note: It is not required to defeat Black Swan in this mission, and the game will not clue you in to her presence. Many players have fallen victim to the seemingly easy objective and exit the mission without defeating Black Swan.}}

 

{{Mission Clue|Name=Julio's story|Text=When you rescued Julio Jimenez from Black Swan's shadows, he told you:

 

 

 

 

 

 

That Julio Jimenez sure had a disturbing story to tell. I wonder who this dark master of his actually is? That's a question we may have to revisit at some time. But for now, finding Statesman is our number one priority.

 

==== {{UL|Check out the asylum}} ====

 

 

Well, that Shadow World may have been a dead end, but [[Portal Corporation]] has been scanning [[Praetorian Earth]] for some time now, and they've located a possible location where [[Statesman]] may be imprisoned. I need you to check out an asylum run by [[Mother Mayhem]] and her crazed henchman, [[Malaise (Praetorian)|Malaise]]. If you see any sign of Statesman, report back immediately.

 

 

 

 

Have you found any sign of Statesman yet?  {{Character}}, if he's imprisoned in that asylum, we have to know!

 

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=A chittering laugh breaks off into a mournful wail.|Primary=Defeat all villains in asylum|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Mother Mayhem and Malaise, but found no sign of Statesman.}}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There was no sign of Statesman in that asylum? Darn. Well, we can't give up hope yet, {{Character}}.  [[Portal Corporation]]'s scans picked up another likely lead; we'll try that out next.

 

==== {{UL|Search Infernal's torture chamber for any sign of Statesman}} ====

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You can't tell in this light, but it's possible that the walls are stained with blood.|Primary=Defeat all villains in cavern|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Infernal and Diabolique, but found no sign of Statesman.}}

 

 

 

 

 

 

:'''[[Diabolique]]:'''

 

 

 

 

 

 

{{Character}}, something terrible has happened!  The [[Praetorians]] have invaded a [[Portal Corporation]] lab!  It's that thug [[Marauder]] and his sick lieutenant, [[Dominatrix]].  There's a lot of important technology in that lab, but, even more importantly, there are half a dozen technicians.  You've got to repel the Praetorians from that lab!

 

 

 

 

 

 

* 5 Scientists (non-escort Hostage)

 

 

{{Enemy Praetorians}}

 

{{Mission Clue|Name=The scientist's story|Text=One of the scientists you rescued from the Praetorians told you:

 

 

 

 

:'''[[Marauder]]:'''

'''Before combat:'''  ''"This world and all its people will be Tyrant's!"''<br />

 

''"That Dominatrix chick is crazy!"''<br />

 

 

 

Wow, {{Character}}, if that scientist is right, we may have finally found Statesman!  You should get some friends together; I expect this rescue mission will be a doozy.

 

==== {{UL|Free Statesman}} ====

 

 

 

'''Mission Acceptance'''

 

You remember how the [[Praetorians]] weren't able to use their own tech to scan States? Well, our best theory on that is that Statesman is physically so similar to Tyrant that his presence in the Praetorian dimension is never quite complete. It's as if there just isn't room for him there. The upshot is that Statesman is impervious to Praetorian technology. And it's impervious to him! He can't break out of those bonds, not on his own. You have to help him!

 

 

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=== {{UL|Battle the Praetorian threat}} ===

 

'''Note:''' This is usually the first mission that you receive from Maria.

 

 

You may be aware, Character, that Portal Corporation has faced down some serious threats from the dimension they've designated Upsilon Beta 9-6. Otherwise known as Praetorian Earth. It's a dimension ruled by brutal supervillains who seem intent on claiming our world for their own. Portal scientists have done a lot of research into the Praetorian dimension, and they believe they've identified weaknesses for each of the Praetorian supervillains. I'm about to send you on some of the most critical missions you'll ever carry out. You've got to battle this new threat at it's source: Praetorian Earth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We still haven't located Black Swan's Shadow World, but at least we've cut off her access to it for the time being. Good work, Character. I'm glad I've got you with me in the fight against the Praetorians.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, Nightstar really believes that she possesses the power of a galaxy. Well, I guess for all I know, it could be true. After all, there are more things in [[Paragon City]] than are dreamt of in your philosophy, {{Character}}. True or not, Nightstar will be licking her wounds for a time. You've weakened a big threat, my friend; you should be proud.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

{{Mission Clue|Name=Andoid Parts|Text=You recovered these android parts from Siege's production facility on Praetorian Earth. They should help the scientists of your world figure out how to best combat Siege's legions.}}

 

 

You've put a serious crimp in Siege's production. Even better, these android parts you found should give us a good idea of how to best battle Siege's android dopplegangers. Citadel's been cooperating with us in our analyses of the androids, but there are still a few enigmas we can't crack. Maybe now that'll change.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's disturbing how twisted Malaise's minions really are. I can't help but feel sorry for them; after all, they were ordinary people until Malaise got his hooks into them. At least you prevented him from converting the Rikti into more followers for his cause.

 

 

 

We've locked the primary facility where Chimera trains his ninja assassins. I'd like you to get in there and take down that training facility. You'd wipe out a good portion of Chimera's troops, while making it harder for him to train others. That's what I'd call a big coup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tina Macintyre needs to see those stone shavings.  She may be able to figure out their dimension of origin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* [[Battle Maiden]] (Archvillain)

 

 

'''Before combat:''' ''"Take these weapons and use them in my service."''<br />

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* [[Diabolique]] (Arch Villain)