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'''Briefing'''
 
'''Briefing'''
  
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Hello, {{Character}}. My name is Wavelength, but I'm sure that doesn't mean much to you. My glory days were probably well before your time.
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Hello, {{Character}}. My name is '''Wavelength''', but I'm sure that doesn't mean much to you. My glory days were probably well before your time.
  
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I have heard of you, however, and I've got to say, I'm impressed. Not many heroes today have faced what you have, and lived. When Positron put you on the short list of heroes he wanted me to contact, I wasn't surprised.
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I ''have'' heard of you, however, and I've got to say, I'm impressed. Not many heroes today have faced what you have, and lived. When Positron put you on the short list of heroes he wanted me to contact, I wasn't surprised.
  
 
Long story short, {{Character}}... the Freedom Phalanx is in a rough place right now. I've been asked to seek out heroes with experience, who can help give them support when they need it most. If you're willing to assist, please speak with Positron as soon as you're able.
 
Long story short, {{Character}}... the Freedom Phalanx is in a rough place right now. I've been asked to seek out heroes with experience, who can help give them support when they need it most. If you're willing to assist, please speak with Positron as soon as you're able.
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Have you met with Positron yet, dear?
 
Have you met with Positron yet, dear?
  
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You can hear raised voices in the adjoining room. It sounds as though Positron is displeased.|Primary=Meet with Positron|Secondary=Speak with Positron|Completion=}}
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You can hear raised voices in the adjoining room. It sounds as though Positron is displeased.|Primary=Meet with Positron|Secondary=Speak with Positron|Additional=** You appear to have been interrupted...
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** Defeat the incoming Clockwork!
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** Speak with Positron|Completion=You helped the Phalanx fend off a Clockwork attack, but lost Penelope in the process.|Map=PHALANX_HQ}}
  
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{{EdNote|note=Note that this is a [[Door Mission]] in [[Atlas Park]], not actually a [[Delivery Mission]] to Fort Trident.}}
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'''Enemies'''
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{{Enemy Clockwork}}
  
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
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{{NPC Text|title=Positron & Company Dialogue|text=
 
{{NPC Text|title=Positron & Company Dialogue|text=
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'''Positron:''' This is no laughing matter, Penelope. The Freedom Phalanx needs to set an example...<br />
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'''Upon Approach:'''
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'''Penelope Yin:''' I already SAID okay, didn't I? I won't do it again.
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:'''Positron:''' This is no laughing matter, Penelope. The Freedom Phalanx needs to set an example...
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{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Positron|Text=
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:'''Penelope Yin:''' I already SAID okay, didn't I? I won't do it again.}}
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{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Positron|Image=Contact Small Positron Helmet.jpg|Text=
 
Ah. {{Character}}. I see that Wavelength managed to get in contact with you.
 
Ah. {{Character}}. I see that Wavelength managed to get in contact with you.
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* {{green|What's going on?}}
 
* {{green|What's going on?}}
  
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:''Positron nods towards the Phalanx's newest member.''
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{{darkorange|Positron nods towards the Phalanx's newest member.}}
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:Ms. Yin has been using her psychic powers to pull 'pranks' on her teammates. She does not seem to understand that mental domination is no laughing matter.
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:''He turns his attention back to Penelope.''
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Ms. Yin has been using her psychic powers to pull 'pranks' on her teammates. She does not seem to understand that mental domination is no laughing matter.
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:Responsible use of powers is what separates Heroes from our adversaries. Using them recklessly will only cause the people of Paragon to mistrust us.
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:* {{green|I... see.}}}}
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{{darkorange|He turns his attention back to Penelope.}}
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{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Penelope Yin (TF)|Text=
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I said I was '''sorry,''' ok? Besides, Justin had it coming. Guy's had it out for me ever since I joined.
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Responsible use of powers is what separates Heroes from our adversaries. Using them recklessly will only cause the people of Paragon to mistrust us.
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 +
* {{green|I... see.}}
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 +
{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Penelope Yin|Image=Contact Small Penelope Yin (TF).jpg|Text=
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I said I was '''''sorry,''''' ok? Besides, Justin had it coming. Guy's had it out for me ever since I joined.
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 +
{{NPC Text|title=Manticore Dialogue|text='''Manticore:''' Oh, I'm 'Justin' to you now? You take a trip through my brain and suddenly we're on a first-name basis?}}
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* {{green|Right...}}}}
 
* {{green|Right...}}}}
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'''Manticore:''' Oh, I'm 'Justin' to you now? You take a trip through my brain and suddenly we're on a first-name basis?
 
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{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Positron|Text=
 
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Both of you need to calm down. We are the '''Freedom Phalanx,''' people. We need to be the ones to set an example. Bickering amongst ourselves is counterproductive.
 
  
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''Positron returns his attention to you.''
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Both of you need to calm down. We are the '''''Freedom Phalanx,''''' people. We need to be the ones to set an example. Bickering amongst ourselves is counterproductive.
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 +
{{darkorange|Positron returns his attention to you.}}
  
 
I apologize for this, {{Character}}. Statesman's death has hit the group hard, and we're stretched pretty thin right now.
 
I apologize for this, {{Character}}. Statesman's death has hit the group hard, and we're stretched pretty thin right now.
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* {{green|Yes, Wavelength said as much.}}
 
* {{green|Yes, Wavelength said as much.}}
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:''Positron nods slowly.''
 
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:The Phalanx is undergoing some... organizational restructuring, and we're not exactly at peak efficiency at the moment. We've put a call out to some of the more veteran heroes in Paragon for assistance during the transition. I've been following your work in Paragon for some time now, and you seemed an obvious choice.
 
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:''Positron extends his hand to you.''
 
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:Well, {{Character}}? What do you say? The Phalanx is in need of your help. Would you be willing to work with us?
 
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:* {{green|I would be honored, Positr--}}
 
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:* {{green|I'm sorry, but I work alo--}} }} }}
 
  
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Meet with Positron|Secondary={{red|??Defeat Ambush??}}|Completion=}}
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{{darkorange|Positron nods slowly.}}
  
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'''Enemies'''
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The Phalanx is undergoing some... organizational restructuring, and we're not exactly at peak efficiency at the moment. We've put a call out to some of the more veteran heroes in Paragon for assistance during the transition. I've been following your work in Paragon for some time now, and you seemed an obvious choice.
  
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{{Enemy Clockwork}}
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{{darkorange|Positron extends his hand to you.}}
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Well, {{Character}}? What do you say? The Phalanx is in need of your help. Would you be willing to work with us?
 +
 
 +
* {{green|I would be honored, Positr--}}
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* {{green|I'm sorry, but I work alo--}} }}
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{{divbox|sandstone| |I have seen ENOUGH! You people have NO RIGHT to treat Penny this way.}}
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{{NPC Text|title=Synapse|text='''Synapse:''' What the...}}
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{{divbox|sandstone| |You have the HONOR of being in the presence of the greatest mind the world has seen, and you think to BERATE her?}}
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{{NPC Text|title=Penelope Yin|text='''Penelope Yin:''' Oh god, not now...}}
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{{divbox|sandstone| |She deserves BETTER!}}
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{{divbox|sandstone| |She deserves RESPECT!}}
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{{NPC Text|title=Citadel|text='''Citadel:''' {{BlueonBlue|Dr. Keyes, I believe we may have a breach in security.}}}}
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{{divbox|sandstone| |She deserves...}}
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{{NPC Text|title=Back Alley Brawler|text='''Back Alley Brawler:''' Here they come!}}
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{{divbox|sandstone| |ME.}}
  
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{{NPC Text|title=The Fight Dialogue|text=
 
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{{divbox|brown|Caption|I have seen ENOUGH! You people have NO RIGHT to treat Penny this way.}}
 
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'''Synapse:''' What the...
 
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{{divbox|brown|Caption|You have the HONOR of being in the presence of the greatest mind the world has seen, and you think to BERATE her?}}
 
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'''Penelope Yin:''' Oh god, not now...
 
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{{divbox|brown|Caption|She deserves BETTER!}}
 
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{{divbox|brown|Caption|She deserves RESPECT!}}
 
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'''Citadel:''' Dr. Keyes, I believe we may have a breach in security.
 
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{{divbox|brown|Caption|She deserves...}}
 
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'''Back Alley Brawler:''' Here they come!
 
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{{divbox|brown|Caption|ME.}}
 
 
{{Ambush|Several large masses of [[Clockwork]] will ambush at the last caption. The Freedom Phalanx will assist with the defeat.}}
 
{{Ambush|Several large masses of [[Clockwork]] will ambush at the last caption. The Freedom Phalanx will assist with the defeat.}}
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'''Midcombat:'''
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{{NPC Text|title=Combat Dialogue|text=
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'''During Combat:'''
 
:'''Back Alley Brawler:''' Hmph. Not even breaking a sweat here.
 
:'''Back Alley Brawler:''' Hmph. Not even breaking a sweat here.
 
:'''Penelope Yin:''' Hey! Let... go!
 
:'''Penelope Yin:''' Hey! Let... go!
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:'''Numina:''' Something... something is not right here.
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:'''Numina:''' {{PurpleonPurple|Something... something is not right here.}}
 
'''Combat End:'''
 
'''Combat End:'''
 
:'''Synapse:''' Whew. That's the last of them.
 
:'''Synapse:''' Whew. That's the last of them.
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:'''Manticore:''' It's the brat. She's gone.}}
 
:'''Manticore:''' It's the brat. She's gone.}}
  
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Meet with Positron|Secondary=Speak with Positron|Completion=You helped the Phalanx fend off a Clockwork attack, but lost Penelope in the process.}}
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{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Positron|Image=Contact Small Positron Helmet.jpg|Text=
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{{NPC Text|title=Positron & Company Dialogue|text=
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{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Positron|Text=
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Keep an eye out, people. Citadel, what's our security status?
 
Keep an eye out, people. Citadel, what's our security status?
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* {{green|(Listen to Citadel)}} }}
 
* {{green|(Listen to Citadel)}} }}
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{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Citadel|Text=
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 +
:{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Citadel|Text=
 
Patching into the system now.
 
Patching into the system now.
  
 
All internal cameras and external sensors report no nearby hostiles. It appears we have repelled their assault. However, they have captured Penelope Yin, and I am currently unable to ascertain how the Clockwork managed to infiltrate this base.
 
All internal cameras and external sensors report no nearby hostiles. It appears we have repelled their assault. However, they have captured Penelope Yin, and I am currently unable to ascertain how the Clockwork managed to infiltrate this base.
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* {{green|Why would the Clockwork have an interest in Penelope?}}
 
* {{green|Why would the Clockwork have an interest in Penelope?}}
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:{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Positron|Text=
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::{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Positron|Image=Contact Small Positron Helmet.jpg|Text=
 
The Clockwork King and Penelope have a... complicated history. He's been obsessed with her for years... I believe it has something to do with their mutually potent psychic abilities, but I cannot be sure.
 
The Clockwork King and Penelope have a... complicated history. He's been obsessed with her for years... I believe it has something to do with their mutually potent psychic abilities, but I cannot be sure.
  
 
'''For more backstory on Penelope Yin and the Clockwork King, check out Mission 1 of [[the Lady Grey Task Force]]!'''
 
'''For more backstory on Penelope Yin and the Clockwork King, check out Mission 1 of [[the Lady Grey Task Force]]!'''
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* {{green|Alright, so what do we do now?}} (see below) }}
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* {{green|Alright, so what do we do now?}} ''(see below)'' }}
 +
 
 
* {{green|Is there a way to track down the Clockwork King?}}
 
* {{green|Is there a way to track down the Clockwork King?}}
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:External sensors have tracked multiple groups of Clockwork exiting the base perimeter. Unfortunately, they seem to have taken divergent routes, most likely in an attempt to prevent pursuit.
 
:External sensors have tracked multiple groups of Clockwork exiting the base perimeter. Unfortunately, they seem to have taken divergent routes, most likely in an attempt to prevent pursuit.
 +
 
:* {{green|Great...}} }}
 
:* {{green|Great...}} }}
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{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Positron|Text=
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 +
{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Positron|Image=Contact Small Positron Helmet.jpg|Text=
 
We're going to need to split up, then. Brawler, you and Manticore follow the group headed for Perez. Citadel, Synapse, you've got Steel Canyon. Numina, you're with me - we're going to need flyers in Skyway if we want to cover ground quickly.
 
We're going to need to split up, then. Brawler, you and Manticore follow the group headed for Perez. Citadel, Synapse, you've got Steel Canyon. Numina, you're with me - we're going to need flyers in Skyway if we want to cover ground quickly.
  
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''Positron turns to you.''
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{{darkorange|Positron turns to you.}}
  
 
{{Character}}, we could really use your help on this one. Can we count on you?
 
{{Character}}, we could really use your help on this one. Can we count on you?
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* {{green|I'm in.}}
 
* {{green|I'm in.}}
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:Excellent. We've got enough people to pursue the Clockwork, but it occurs to me that these runners may be decoys. Make a run through Atlas Park and look for any suspicious Clockwork activity. With any luck, one of us will find where they took Penelope.
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:* {{green|Understood.}} (completes mission) }} }}
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Excellent. We've got enough people to pursue the Clockwork, but it occurs to me that these runners may be decoys. Make a run through Atlas Park and look for any suspicious Clockwork activity. With any luck, one of us will find where they took Penelope.
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 +
* {{green|Understood.}}}}
  
 
===== {{UL|Seek Out Rick Davies}} =====
 
===== {{UL|Seek Out Rick Davies}} =====
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But you probably didn't come here for small talk. What can I do for you?
 
But you probably didn't come here for small talk. What can I do for you?
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* {{green|I'm looking for any unusual Clockwork activity in the area.}}
 
* {{green|I'm looking for any unusual Clockwork activity in the area.}}
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:Funny you should ask that, actually. I just got a call in from a local hero that was going to bust a Clockwork salvage operation, only to end up in the hospital. Now, this guy claims the Clockwork he was fighting were way beyond what you normally see in Atlas Park, but I wrote it off as wounded pride. A lot of the younger heroes will bite off more than they can chew, and then truss up their story to save face.
 
  
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:Still, if you think this guy was telling the truth, I can give you the coordinates to the warehouse.
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Funny you should ask that, actually. I just got a call in from a local hero that was going to bust a Clockwork salvage operation, only to end up in the hospital. Now, this guy claims the Clockwork he was fighting were way beyond what you normally see in Atlas Park, but I wrote it off as wounded pride. A lot of the younger heroes will bite off more than they can chew, and then truss up their story to save face.
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:* {{green|I appreciate it.}}
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::{{missing}}
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Still, if you think this guy was telling the truth, I can give you the coordinates to the warehouse.
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:* {{green|Maybe you should put more faith in the heroes of this city, Davies.}}
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::Whoa now, no need to get testy. I've been in the hero's shoes myself, so I know what it's like.
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* {{green|I appreciate it.}}
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::Tell you what, if this lead turns out to be solid, then my first stop will be to Chiron Medical to issue a formal apology. Cool?
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::* {{green|Fine. Thanks for the tip.}} }}
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:No problem, {{Character}}. I hope you find what you're looking for.
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 +
:Good hunting.
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:*{{green|See you around, Rick.}}
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 +
* {{green|Maybe you should put more faith in the heroes of this city, Davies.}}
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 +
:Whoa now, no need to get testy. I've been in the hero's shoes myself, so I know what it's like.
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:Tell you what, if this lead turns out to be solid, then my first stop will be to Chiron Medical to issue a formal apology. Cool?
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 +
:* {{green|Fine. Thanks for the tip.}} }}
  
 
===== {{UL|Track down Penelope Yin}} =====
 
===== {{UL|Track down Penelope Yin}} =====
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If you've got a lead, then you've got no time to waste. If you dawdle, the trail may run cold before you know it.
 
If you've got a lead, then you've got no time to waste. If you dawdle, the trail may run cold before you know it.
  
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=This is a step up from most of the Clockwork operations you've seen, especially in Atlas Park.|Primary=Track down Penelope Yin|Secondary=Find Penelope
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=This is a step up from most of the Clockwork operations you've seen, especially in Atlas Park.|Primary=Track down Penelope Yin|Secondary=Find Penelope|Additional=** Talk to the Clockwork King
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** Talk to the Clockwork King|Completion=You... 'rescued' Penelope from the Clockwork King.}}
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** Defeat the Clockwork King ''(Optional)''
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** Talk to Penlope ''(Optional)''|Completion=You... 'rescued' Penelope from the Clockwork King.|Map=CLOCKWORK_KINGDOM_PENNY}}
  
 
'''Enemies'''
 
'''Enemies'''
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{{Enemy Clockwork}}
 
{{Enemy Clockwork}}
  
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
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* [[Penelope Yin]] ([[Freedom Phalanx]] [[Elite Boss]])
 
* [[Penelope Yin]] ([[Freedom Phalanx]] [[Elite Boss]])
 
* [[Clockwork King]] ([[Clockwork]] [[Elite Boss]])
 
* [[Clockwork King]] ([[Clockwork]] [[Elite Boss]])
  
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{{NPC Text|title=Clockwork King & Penelope Yin Dialogue|text=
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''Soon after entry:''
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'''Soon after entry:'''
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{{divbox|sandstone| |{{Character}}, it is unfortunate that you managed to track me here.}}
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{{divbox|brown|Caption|{{Character}}, it is unfortunate that you managed to track me here.}}
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{{divbox|sandstone| |I will give you this one warning: leave now, before I am forced to take drastic action against you.}}
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{{divbox|brown|Caption|I will give you this one warning: leave now, before I am forced to take drastic action against you.}}
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{{divbox|deepred| |Hey! Are you threatening my teammate? I'm TALKING here!}}
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{{divbox|magenta|Caption|Hey! Are you threatening my teammate? I'm TALKING here!}}
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{{divbox|sandstone| |No, wait, Penny... I didn't mean to-.}}
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{{divbox|brown|Caption|No, wait, Penny... I didn't mean to-.}}
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'''Approximately midway to waypoint:'''
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''Approximately midway to waypoint:''
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{{divbox|magenta|Caption|Yo {{Character}}, I know you're, ah, just doing your job here. But... this is kind of a delicate situation, and I'm not sure Russell is entirely stable right now...}}
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{{divbox|deepred| |Yo {{Character}}, I know you're, ah, just doing your job here. But... this is kind of a delicate situation, and I'm not sure Russell is entirely stable right now...}}
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{{divbox|brown|Caption|You hear that, {{Character}}? Penny doesn't want you here. No one wants you here, so just LEAVE.}}
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{{divbox|sandstone| |You hear that, {{Character}}? Penny doesn't want you here. No one wants you here, so just LEAVE.}}
  
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'''Upon approach:'''
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{{NPC Text|title=Penelope Yin and Clockwork King|text=
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'''Upon Approach:'''
 
:'''Penelope Yin:''' ...again and again! It has to stop!
 
:'''Penelope Yin:''' ...again and again! It has to stop!
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:'''Clockwork King:''' But... but Penny...
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:'''Clockwork King:''' {{WhiteonSandstone|But... but Penny...}}}}
  
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{{Mission Briefing|Contact=The Clockwork King|Text=
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{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Clockwork King|Text=
 
Please, Penny. You have to understand... everything I've done, I've done for you! Why can't you appreciate that?
 
Please, Penny. You have to understand... everything I've done, I've done for you! Why can't you appreciate that?
  
 
Those 'heroes' in the Phalanx will never be able to protect you like I can. You have to see that!
 
Those 'heroes' in the Phalanx will never be able to protect you like I can. You have to see that!
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* {{green|(Allow the conversation to continue)}}
 
* {{green|(Allow the conversation to continue)}}
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:{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Penelope Yin (TF)|Text=
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You... you think you're '''protecting''' me? Russell, wake up already! I'm not some helpless little girl anymore! You've helped me in the past, and you know I appreciate that, but it has to end! I can take care of myself!
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:{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Penelope Yin|Image=Contact Small Penelope Yin (TF).jpg|Text=
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You... you think you're '''''protecting''''' me? Russell, wake up already! I'm not some helpless little girl anymore! You've helped me in the past, and you ''know'' I appreciate that, but it has to end! I can take care of myself!
  
 
Look, I know how you feel about the Phalanx. I know you hate heroes, and I know you well enough to understand why.
 
Look, I know how you feel about the Phalanx. I know you hate heroes, and I know you well enough to understand why.
  
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''Penelope gestures to her costume.''
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{{darkorange|Penelope gestures to her costume.}}
  
 
But I'm a hero now. Officially. I have a license and everything. So you can keep trying to help me, and protect me... or you can keep on hating heroes.
 
But I'm a hero now. Officially. I have a license and everything. So you can keep trying to help me, and protect me... or you can keep on hating heroes.
  
 
But you can't do both. Not anymore.
 
But you can't do both. Not anymore.
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* {{green|(Allow the conversation to continue)}}
 
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:{{Mission Briefing|Contact=The Clockwork King|Text=
 
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''The Clockwork King hangs his... 'head'... in shame.''
 
  
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I don't want to lose you, Penelope. You're all I have left. My little... my little princess.
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* {{green|(Allow the conversation to continue)}}}}
  
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''The Clockwork King turns to you.''
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:{{darkorange|The Clockwork King hangs his... 'head'... in shame.}}
  
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I'm done, {{Character}}. I'll leave you and the Freedom Phalanx alone... for the moment. But I swear, if Penelope should come to harm while under your care, I will stop at '''nothing''' to avenge her.
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:I don't want to lose you, Penelope. You're all I have left. My little... my little princess.
  
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But for now, I believe we have a truce.
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:{{darkorange|The Clockwork King turns to you.}}
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* {{green|No harm, no foul, I suppose.}}
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:{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Penelope Yin (TF)|Text=
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:I'm done, {{Character}}. I'll leave you and the Freedom Phalanx alone... for the moment. But I swear, if Penelope should come to harm while under your care, I will stop at '''''nothing''''' to avenge her.
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:But for now, I believe we have a truce.
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:* {{green|No harm, no foul, I suppose.}}
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::{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Penelope Yin|Image=Contact Small Penelope Yin (TF).jpg|Text=
 
Thank you for understanding, {{Character}}. Russell's a little hotheaded, but he means well.
 
Thank you for understanding, {{Character}}. Russell's a little hotheaded, but he means well.
  
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Anyway, I guess I'll see you back at HQ.
 
Anyway, I guess I'll see you back at HQ.
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* {{green|Alright, Penelope.}} }}
 
* {{green|Alright, Penelope.}} }}
  
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* {{green|Sorry, but you don't get to walk away from attacking a Phalanx facility.}}
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:* {{green|Sorry, but you don't get to walk away from attacking a Phalanx facility.}}
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:{{missing}} }}
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* {{green|I've heard enough. I'm bringing you in, King.}}
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::Typical! You see, Penny? '''''This''''' is a the true nature of 'heroes'! You'll regret challenging me, {{Character}}!
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:{{missing}}
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::*{{green|I don't find that likely.}}
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{{Mission Clue|Name=Clockwork Vengeance|Text=You showed no mercy to the Clockwork King. Even when he no longer wished to fight, you made sure he knew the consequences of attacking the heroes of Paragon City.}}
  
 
* {{green|I've heard enough. I'm bringing you in, King.}}
 
* {{green|I've heard enough. I'm bringing you in, King.}}
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:{{missing}}
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}}
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:Typical! You see, Penny? '''''This''''' is a the true nature of 'heroes'! You'll regret challenging me, {{Character}}!
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:*{{green|I don't find that likely.}}
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{{Mission Clue|Name=Clockwork Vengeance|Text=You showed no mercy to the Clockwork King. Even when he no longer wished to fight, you made sure he knew the consequences of attacking the heroes of Paragon City.}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{NPC Text|title=Clockwork King Battle Dialogue|text=
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'''Combat Start:'''
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:'''Penelope Yin:''' Stop it! Stop it, both of you!
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'''75% Health:'''
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:'''Penelope Yin:''' Please stop fighting... there's no need for this!
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'''50% Health:'''
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:'''Penelope Yin:''' Why won't you LISTEN to me?
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'''Upon Defeat:'''
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:'''Penelope Yin:''' Oh no... Russell!}}
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{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Penelope Yin|Image=Contact Small Penelope Yin (TF).jpg|Text=
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''If you fought the Clockwork King''<br />
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What are you DOING, {{Character}}? He already said he'd stop attacking the Phalanx. There was absolutely no reason for you to attack him!
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*{{green|It was justice, Penelope. Attacking registered heroes is a crime.}}
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*{{green|You may trust the Clockwork King, but I don't.}}
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:Of all the twisted, messed-up... UGH!
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:{{darkorange|Penelope's words choke off as she tries to make sense of what has happened.}}
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:You are sick, you know that, {{Character}}? You may think you're justified in everything you do, but in this case, you're dead wrong.
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:{{darkorange|Penelope turns from you in disgust.}}
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:Just leave me alone. I'll head back to HQ myself, after I've made sure Russell's ok.
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:*{{green|I'll make sure the proper authorities will be waiting for him.}}}}
  
 
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Oh, there you are! I'd been wondering how you'd been getting on, {{Character}}, but it appears that any doubts I had were unfounded. It appears that you've already proved invaluable to Positron and his team, and I-
 
Oh, there you are! I'd been wondering how you'd been getting on, {{Character}}, but it appears that any doubts I had were unfounded. It appears that you've already proved invaluable to Positron and his team, and I-
  
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''Wavelength pauses as the communicator on her wrist begins to beep. She holds her hand up to her ear, and listens for a moment.''
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Revision as of 04:12, 20 November 2012

Part One: Leaving the Nest

Briefing

Hello, Character. My name is Wavelength, but I'm sure that doesn't mean much to you. My glory days were probably well before your time.

I have heard of you, however, and I've got to say, I'm impressed. Not many heroes today have faced what you have, and lived. When Positron put you on the short list of heroes he wanted me to contact, I wasn't surprised.

Long story short, Character... the Freedom Phalanx is in a rough place right now. I've been asked to seek out heroes with experience, who can help give them support when they need it most. If you're willing to assist, please speak with Positron as soon as you're able.

  • Agree to form a task force

Thank you, dear. Positron will be in Fort Trident, along with the rest of his team. It would probably be best not to keep them waiting.

Meet with Positron

Unnecessary Solicitation

Have you met with Positron yet, dear?

Mission Objective(s)

Map: PHALANX_HQ

You can hear raised voices in the adjoining room. It sounds as though Positron is displeased.

  • Meet with Positron
    • Speak with Positron
    • You appear to have been interrupted...
    • Defeat the incoming Clockwork!
    • Speak with Positron

You helped the Phalanx fend off a Clockwork attack, but lost Penelope in the process.

Enemies

Badge villain clockwork.png Clockwork

Notable NPCs

Positron & Company Dialogue

Briefing

Ah. Character. I see that Wavelength managed to get in contact with you.

  • What's going on?

Positron nods towards the Phalanx's newest member.

Ms. Yin has been using her psychic powers to pull 'pranks' on her teammates. She does not seem to understand that mental domination is no laughing matter.

He turns his attention back to Penelope.

Responsible use of powers is what separates Heroes from our adversaries. Using them recklessly will only cause the people of Paragon to mistrust us.

  • I... see.

Briefing

I said I was sorry, ok? Besides, Justin had it coming. Guy's had it out for me ever since I joined.

Manticore Dialogue
  • Right...


Both of you need to calm down. We are the Freedom Phalanx, people. We need to be the ones to set an example. Bickering amongst ourselves is counterproductive.

Positron returns his attention to you.

I apologize for this, Character. Statesman's death has hit the group hard, and we're stretched pretty thin right now.

  • Yes, Wavelength said as much.

Positron nods slowly.

The Phalanx is undergoing some... organizational restructuring, and we're not exactly at peak efficiency at the moment. We've put a call out to some of the more veteran heroes in Paragon for assistance during the transition. I've been following your work in Paragon for some time now, and you seemed an obvious choice.

Positron extends his hand to you.

Well, Character? What do you say? The Phalanx is in need of your help. Would you be willing to work with us?

  • I would be honored, Positr--
  • I'm sorry, but I work alo--


I have seen ENOUGH! You people have NO RIGHT to treat Penny this way.
Synapse
You have the HONOR of being in the presence of the greatest mind the world has seen, and you think to BERATE her?
Penelope Yin
She deserves BETTER!
She deserves RESPECT!
Citadel
She deserves...
Back Alley Brawler
ME.
V archetypeicon stalker.png Ambush! Several large masses of Clockwork will ambush at the last caption. The Freedom Phalanx will assist with the defeat.
Combat Dialogue

Briefing

Keep an eye out, people. Citadel, what's our security status?

  • (Listen to Citadel)


Briefing

Patching into the system now.

All internal cameras and external sensors report no nearby hostiles. It appears we have repelled their assault. However, they have captured Penelope Yin, and I am currently unable to ascertain how the Clockwork managed to infiltrate this base.

  • Why would the Clockwork have an interest in Penelope?

Briefing

The Clockwork King and Penelope have a... complicated history. He's been obsessed with her for years... I believe it has something to do with their mutually potent psychic abilities, but I cannot be sure.

For more backstory on Penelope Yin and the Clockwork King, check out Mission 1 of the Lady Grey Task Force!

  • Alright, so what do we do now? (see below)


  • Is there a way to track down the Clockwork King?
External sensors have tracked multiple groups of Clockwork exiting the base perimeter. Unfortunately, they seem to have taken divergent routes, most likely in an attempt to prevent pursuit.
  • Great...


Briefing

We're going to need to split up, then. Brawler, you and Manticore follow the group headed for Perez. Citadel, Synapse, you've got Steel Canyon. Numina, you're with me - we're going to need flyers in Skyway if we want to cover ground quickly.

Positron turns to you.

Character, we could really use your help on this one. Can we count on you?

  • I'm in.

Excellent. We've got enough people to pursue the Clockwork, but it occurs to me that these runners may be decoys. Make a run through Atlas Park and look for any suspicious Clockwork activity. With any luck, one of us will find where they took Penelope.

  • Understood.


Seek Out Rick Davies

Unnecessary Solicitation

Clockwork? I'm afraid that's not my area of expertise, but I'm sure someone in City Hall keeps track of those sorts of things. Why don't you ask around there?

Mission Objective(s)

  • Seek Out Rick Davies

Briefing

Character, good to see you. Word is you've been working with the Phalanx lately. It's a good thing, too, given what they've been going through lately.

But you probably didn't come here for small talk. What can I do for you?

  • I'm looking for any unusual Clockwork activity in the area.

Funny you should ask that, actually. I just got a call in from a local hero that was going to bust a Clockwork salvage operation, only to end up in the hospital. Now, this guy claims the Clockwork he was fighting were way beyond what you normally see in Atlas Park, but I wrote it off as wounded pride. A lot of the younger heroes will bite off more than they can chew, and then truss up their story to save face.

Still, if you think this guy was telling the truth, I can give you the coordinates to the warehouse.

  • I appreciate it.
No problem, Character. I hope you find what you're looking for.
Good hunting.
  • See you around, Rick.
  • Maybe you should put more faith in the heroes of this city, Davies.
Whoa now, no need to get testy. I've been in the hero's shoes myself, so I know what it's like.
Tell you what, if this lead turns out to be solid, then my first stop will be to Chiron Medical to issue a formal apology. Cool?
  • Fine. Thanks for the tip.


Track down Penelope Yin

Unnecessary Solicitation

If you've got a lead, then you've got no time to waste. If you dawdle, the trail may run cold before you know it.

Mission Objective(s)

Map: CLOCKWORK_KINGDOM_PENNY

This is a step up from most of the Clockwork operations you've seen, especially in Atlas Park.

  • Track down Penelope Yin
    • Find Penelope
    • Talk to the Clockwork King
    • Defeat the Clockwork King (Optional)
    • Talk to Penlope (Optional)

You... 'rescued' Penelope from the Clockwork King.

Enemies

Badge villain clockwork.png Clockwork

Notable NPCs

Soon after entry:

Character, it is unfortunate that you managed to track me here.
I will give you this one warning: leave now, before I am forced to take drastic action against you.
Hey! Are you threatening my teammate? I'm TALKING here!
No, wait, Penny... I didn't mean to-.

Approximately midway to waypoint:

Yo Character, I know you're, ah, just doing your job here. But... this is kind of a delicate situation, and I'm not sure Russell is entirely stable right now...
You hear that, Character? Penny doesn't want you here. No one wants you here, so just LEAVE.
Penelope Yin and Clockwork King

Briefing

Please, Penny. You have to understand... everything I've done, I've done for you! Why can't you appreciate that?

Those 'heroes' in the Phalanx will never be able to protect you like I can. You have to see that!

  • (Allow the conversation to continue)

Briefing

You... you think you're protecting me? Russell, wake up already! I'm not some helpless little girl anymore! You've helped me in the past, and you know I appreciate that, but it has to end! I can take care of myself!

Look, I know how you feel about the Phalanx. I know you hate heroes, and I know you well enough to understand why.

Penelope gestures to her costume.

But I'm a hero now. Officially. I have a license and everything. So you can keep trying to help me, and protect me... or you can keep on hating heroes.

But you can't do both. Not anymore.

  • (Allow the conversation to continue)


The Clockwork King hangs his... 'head'... in shame.
I don't want to lose you, Penelope. You're all I have left. My little... my little princess.
The Clockwork King turns to you.
I'm done, Character. I'll leave you and the Freedom Phalanx alone... for the moment. But I swear, if Penelope should come to harm while under your care, I will stop at nothing to avenge her.
But for now, I believe we have a truce.
  • No harm, no foul, I suppose.

Briefing

Thank you for understanding, Character. Russell's a little hotheaded, but he means well.

You know... I'm kind of glad Posi asked you to help out the Phalanx. You can be pretty cool sometimes.

Anyway, I guess I'll see you back at HQ.

  • Alright, Penelope.


  • Sorry, but you don't get to walk away from attacking a Phalanx facility.
Typical! You see, Penny? This is a the true nature of 'heroes'! You'll regret challenging me, Character!
  • I don't find that likely.
Icon clue generic.png
 Clockwork Vengeance
You showed no mercy to the Clockwork King. Even when he no longer wished to fight, you made sure he knew the consequences of attacking the heroes of Paragon City.
  • I've heard enough. I'm bringing you in, King.
Typical! You see, Penny? This is a the true nature of 'heroes'! You'll regret challenging me, Character!
  • I don't find that likely.
Icon clue generic.png
 Clockwork Vengeance
You showed no mercy to the Clockwork King. Even when he no longer wished to fight, you made sure he knew the consequences of attacking the heroes of Paragon City.


Clockwork King Battle Dialogue

Briefing

If you fought the Clockwork King
What are you DOING, Character? He already said he'd stop attacking the Phalanx. There was absolutely no reason for you to attack him!

  • It was justice, Penelope. Attacking registered heroes is a crime.
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  • You may trust the Clockwork King, but I don't.
Of all the twisted, messed-up... UGH!
Penelope's words choke off as she tries to make sense of what has happened.
You are sick, you know that, Character? You may think you're justified in everything you do, but in this case, you're dead wrong.
Penelope turns from you in disgust.
Just leave me alone. I'll head back to HQ myself, after I've made sure Russell's ok.
  • I'll make sure the proper authorities will be waiting for him.


Debriefing

Oh, there you are! I'd been wondering how you'd been getting on, Character, but it appears that any doubts I had were unfounded. It appears that you've already proved invaluable to Positron and his team, and I-

Wavelength pauses as the communicator on her wrist begins to beep. She holds her hand up to her ear, and listens for a moment.

Oh dear... oh, this is not good.

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