Ganymede

Overview

Ganymede

Ganymede is a City of Heroes contact that is located in Pocket D during Valentine's Events. He is a special contact that is only available during the events. His coordinates, when present, are (-52, 0, -1014).

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

• None. Ganymede starts assigning missions immediately to all heroes. Upon logging on a character for the first time during a Valentine's Event, a pop-up window will appear with the following message:

Ganymede needs to talk to you in the Pocket D! You can find an entrance in King's Row, Talos Island or Founder's Falls in Primal Earth, or via Studio 55 in Imperial City in Praetoria.

Contact Introduces

Have you been introduced to DJ Zero? He's pretty impressive for a mortal, and I hear he needs a hand.

• DJ Zero

Hey, now that you've proven yourself, DJ Zero has another problem he needs taken care of. Head to the middle of the Pocket D and see what you can do for him.

DJ Zero is the driving force behind the Pocket D, you can find him in the middle of the dance floor.

Information

Emissary of Eros

Ganymede was a mortal who impressed the gods so much he was made the cup bearer of Zeus. Now he's at the Pocket D on a task from Eros.

Wrong Faction

Sorry but I need a Hero to lead this mission, maybe you should talk to Scratch over on the other side.

Contact Unlocked

Ganymede needs to talk to you in the Pocket D! You can find an entrance in King's Row, Talos Island or Founder's Falls.

Initial Contact

Glad you made it. Eros needs some help and I think you might be the one.

Greeting

Greetings Character, pleased to meet you.

Too Busy

When you're not busy I have a task from Eros that needs looking after.

No More Missions

Thanks for you help Character, you may want to check with the crowd on the other side, I heard Scratch saying something about needing help from a real Hero.

Missions

Find out where Arachnos is keeping Aphrodite's girdle

Briefing

Eros has discovered that Arachnos has managed to get their hands on Aphrodite's girdle. Despite his efforts, he has been unable to retrieve his mother's artifact and has asked DJ Zero to get a group together who can find and recapture the girdle. This task requires the expertise of both heroes and villains alike. You should also check with Chilly or Dram upstairs and pick up some Dimension Drop powers to help you out! Find out where Arachnos is keeping Aphrodite's girdle.

Mission Acceptance

Alright Character, the Council have been keeping an eye on Arachnos and seem to know a bit about the artifact. Head into their outpost, take them out and go through their data banks to find out where Arachnos is hiding the girdle.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Don't lose heart Character, Eros has faith that you can find where his mother's girdle is being stored. If you're having trouble go talk to Chilly or Dram and get a few of the Dimension Drop powers to help you out.

Mission Objective(s)

You hear the blipping of Council computers further in.

• Defeat all Council in base.
  • Search the computers!

You have removed the Council from the picture and found the location of the girdle.

Primary Enemies

Council

Notable NPCs

• Giermann (Council Eclipse Warwolf)

Giermann Dialogue

Before Combat:

Giermann: What could Arachnos possibly be doing with Aphrodite's belongings?

Combat Start:

Giermann: Get out of my base!

	Girdle Location
	You have discovered where the girdle of Aphrodite is being kept.

Debriefing

You are a worthy one!

Bring the girdle of Aphrodite back to Ganymede

Briefing

Now that you know where the girdle is all you have to do is help a Villain break into the Arachnos compound and take it back. Retrieve the girdle of Aphrodite for Eros.

Mission Acceptance

Remember Character, you'll need a Villain to break the magic that is keeping the girdle from us. After they destroy the artifact, retrieve the girdle and bring it back to me. If you succeed Eros won't soon forget it. If you need some extra help go talk to Chilly or Dram upstairs and pick up one of the Dimension Drop powers to give you a boost.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Eros really wants his mother's girdle, Character. Remember, you have to team up with a Villain to defeat the defenses. If you're having problems go see Chilly or Dram upstairs and pick up a Dimension Drop power.

Mission Objective(s)

Somewhere in this complex Aphrodite's girdle is locked away.

• Destroy the lock box and take the girdle
  • Take the girdle of Aphrodite!

Now you can take the girdle back to Ganymede.

Primary Enemies

Arachnos

Notable NPCs

• Operative Tupelo (Arachnos Forunata Mistress)

Operative Tupelo Dialogue

Before Combat:

Operative Tupelo: Stay crisp and keep a lookout for any meddlers.

Combat Start:

Operative Tupelo: You won't get past us!

	Pass Key
	This is a security pass key you found on Operative Tupelo.

Debriefing

Thanks for you help Character, you may want to check with the crowd on the other side, I heard Scratch saying something about needing help from a real Hero.

Temporary Powers:

Completing this mission awards the Nectar temporary power.

Nectar Ranged, Targeted Area of Effect, Foe: Confuse, Placate Eros has fashioned a version of Ambrosia from the waters of the Well of the Furies, which he has dubbed 'Nectar'. Eros' Nectar can be used up to 20 times on opponents to beguile them, effectively placating and confusing them

Badge:

Completing both this mission as well as the Get a hero to the cauldron and destroy it mission from Scratch will award the Handsome Badge for male characters and the Beautiful Badge for female characters.

Handsome Eros can bring out the beauty in any being

Merit Rewards: This activity awards 2 Reward Merits.