Marauder

Overview

Praetor White
Commander of the PPD Powers Division
Zone	Nova Praetoria
Coordinates	(-5208, 45, -257)
Level Range	1-10
Introduced By	== Level 1 == Calvin Scott Provost Marchand
Introduces	None
Enemy Groups	Resistance Praetorian Police Department

Marauder, also known as Praetor White, is a Praetorian contact in Nova Praetoria at coordinates (-5208, 45, -257).  His level range is 1-10.

Heroes can find him:

• on the Wipe out Marauder's Cell from Maria Jenkins (Levels 45 - 50)
• on the Repel the Praetorians from the Portal Corporation lab mission from Maria Jenkins (Levels 45 - 50)

Heroes and Villains can find him:

• in the Lambda Sector Trial as a level 54 Archvillain

Background

Marauder
Praetor of Security
Details
Real Name	Michael White
Gender	Male
Archetype	Brute
Affiliation	Praetorians Praetorian Police Department Powers Division
Age	Unknown
Romantic Associations	Cleopatra (Girlfriend)
Known Family	Unknown
Primary Powers	Super Strength
Secondary Powers	Invulnerability
Zone Locations	Praetoria

Description

Bred for battle, Marauder loves nothing more than fighting and destroying his enemies. Most perceive that he serves Tyrant like a vicious dog but, only follows the leader of the Praetorians for the slaughter.

Overview History

Michael White has always been the strongest and toughest man on the block, so when the Hamidon Wars threatened to ravage the Earth, White did what he did best—he fought back. Forming a ragtag group of fighters as the world was ending was no easy task, but through strength and determination, he did just that. He adopted the name Marauder and led his squad across the West. Under his watchful eye, thousands survived where none should have.

Impressed with his initiative and dedication, Emperor Cole granted Marauder the title of Praetor of Security. With his new role, Praetor White has been tasked with stamping out the Resistance, a job the Praetorian Police Department doesn't seem capable of handling alone. To combat this menace, he has formed the Powers Division, a team of super-powered individuals handpicked by Praetor White himself. There is only one rule in the Powers Division: The strong make the rules.

Taken from Official Bio

Full History

Michael White grew up with one rule: The strong make the rules. His youth was spent joining petty street gangs and fighting rival gangs. There his size and strength were feared and earned him respect. When the Hamidon Wars began and the world fell into chaos, White saw an opportunity to rebuild the world stronger than before.

In the face of global annihilation, the land had turned lawless. White traveled the American Midwest, gathering whatever survivors he could find. He adopted the name Marauder and led his people in a long, bitter fight for survival. His self-appointed job was to restore order where chaos had taken hold. Only Marauder could muster any sort of authority in the region.

As Marauder traveled from town to town, city to city, he encountered more and more anarchy and was forced to stamp out petty raiders, warring gangs, and self-absorbed warlords. As the major population centers were overcome with the Devouring Earth, Marauder was the only thing standing between the scores of refugees and certain death. He saved as many as he could.

After the wars ended and Hamidon had been defeated, Emperor Cole and his Praetorian Guard came over the Rockies, uncertain if they would find any survivors. What they found amazed them. Not only had the people survived, they had managed to thrive under Marauder's leadership and strength. Normal men and women without super powers had defied the odds. Cole was duly impressed.

For his uncommon valor, Michael White was offered a place at Emperor Cole's side as head security of the new world order. He reluctantly left his flock, saying farewell to his brave comrades-in-arms, and embraced his new calling to shepherd the safety of all Praetoria. The years of hardship had paid off, and now Michael White is living his dream of a stronger, safer world.

Taken from Official Bio

Character Stats

Prior to Going Rogue:

Public Identity: Michael White
Origin: Unknown
Archetype: Tanker
Primary Powers: Invulnerability
Secondary Powers: Super Strength
Other Powers: Unknown
Signature Powers: Unknown

After Going Rogue:

Public Identity: Michael White
Origin: Unknown
Archetype: Brute
Primary Powers: Super Strength
Secondary Powers: Invulnerability
Other Powers: Super Jump
Signature Powers: Nova Fist, Artillery Barrage

For Going Rogue, Marauder's Archetype was switched from Tanker to Brute, along with his primary and secondary powersets switched with each other.

During the Lambda Sector Trial, Marauder will have access to Nova Fist, a PBAoE attack which does unresistable extreme damage to anyone caught within its radius. Artillery Barrage is autohit, and while it does insignificant damage, it reduces the speed and damage of whoever it is aimed at. It is only used on targets which are at a distance away from Marauder and does not require line of sight.

Gallery

• 

  Appearance prior to
  Going Rogue

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

• Calvin Scott
• Provost Marchand

Contact Introduces

• None

Information

Commander of the PPD Powers Division

Praetor White claims the title of Commander of the Praetoria Police's Powers Division, the 'Power Police'. As leader of the Praetorian Police Department's Powers Division, he helps train all the new hopefuls. In doing so, he has the greenhorns fight amongst themselves to establish rank. It is strongly encouraged to challenge others, especially your superiors. Because of this the streets are full of green Powers Division recruits trying to get a leg up. Known as Marauder during the darkest days of the Hamidon Wars, White is well known throughout the city and respected as much as he is feared.

Prior to Introduction

Well, well, well, what do we have here? No, seriously, who are you? I don't have you on my Powers Division recruits roster. You'd better go sort that out because it is not my job to make sure you can sign your name on the forms.

Initial Contact

Praetor White Initial Dialogue: Resistance

Praetor White

Briefing

Praetor White looks at you beneath his glasses, cracking his neck.

Character, heard a lot of things about you. Don't go getting all cocky just 'cause you took down some member of the Resistance. You're talkin' to the guy who fought durin' the Hamidon Wars, so I ain't impressed hearin' that someone took down a stupid idealist who could use a gun.

But you got my attention, so that means something - for now.

You got some spark in you, even if you're still on the same level as most of the super-powered dogs here in Praetoria. Me? I'm the Top Dog, I keep all the other powered dogs in line.

You wanna get noticed, you break yourself away from the pack and join mine. That what you're trying to do, Character?

• That's the idea, Praetor White.

I see a lotta ambition in you, Character, but that ain't gonna give you a free pass into my group.

If you really wanna get through the Powers Division though, we're gonna have to make sure you've got the skills it takes to stand side by side with us. You think you've got what it takes? 'Cause I ain't got time to babysit any dogs when I could just throw you away.

• I've got what it takes, believe me. What's next?

This selection loops to another branch of this conversation which is already documented. (A)

If you sent the Clockwork topside:

• I delivered that Clockwork to you, didn't I?

That was you, huh? Reese told me he was the one who tracked down that piece of tin.

Yeah, you did good on that. We found out the location of one of their bases with that piece of Clockwork. Looks like those punks have been snatching Clockwork from right under our noses to use for themselves! Maybe this little encounter will teach 'em to keep their grubby paws to themselves, at least 'till I get a hold of them to cut 'em off!

• Alright, what's next? (A)

Next huh?

We start working, that's what's next!

Get yourself used to being in the high society of the Loyalists, then come to me and we can get moving towards keeping the peace here in Praetoria.

• Will do

Praetor White Initial Dialogue: Loyalist

Praetor White

Briefing

Praetor White looks at you beneath his glasses, cracking his neck.

Character, heard a lot of things about you. Don't go getting all cocky just 'cause you took down some member of the Resistance. You're talkin' to the guy who fought durin' the Hamidon Wars, so I ain't impressed hearin' that someone took down a stupid idealist who could use a gun.

But you got my attention, so that means something - for now.

You got some spark in you, even if you're still on the same level as most of the super-powered dogs here in Praetoria. Me? I'm the Top Dog, I keep all the other powered dogs in line.

You wanna get noticed, you break yourself away from the pack and join mine. That what you're trying to do, Character?

• That's the idea, Praetor White.

I see a lotta ambition in you, Character, but that ain't gonna give you a free pass into my group.

If you really wanna get through the Powers Division though, we're gonna have to make sure you've got the skills it takes to stand side by side with us. You think you've got what it takes? 'Cause I ain't got time to babysit any dogs when I could just throw you away.

If you sent the Clockwork topside:

• I delivered that Clockwork to you, didn't I?

This selection loops to another branch of this conversation which is already documented. (A)

If you expressed doubts to Reese:

Tough talk now that you're with me, Character. Seems like you changed your tune from just a while ago. Reese told me how you were wantin' out of the Powers Division.

Seems funny that you're suddenly all gung-ho about it. Maybe you got wise, or maybe you got a trick up your sleeve.

All I know is that I'm gonna be keepin' my eye on you. You got some potential, talkin' to Reese like that, but we'll have to see if you've got what it takes to hold your own within my group in the Powers Division.

• I can handle whatever is thrown at me.

Hah! That's the spirit! Before we get underway, Character, there's something you should know.

There's a lot of stuff to be done here in Praetoria - keeping the peace and what not.

Even more, though... we need to really strike at the heart of the Resistance. You finding that Clockwork for us, it helped, but those guys are like cockroaches. They're crawling all over the place and making things harder for us.

Once you prove yourself as a member of the Powers Division, you can either continue doing work with the Loyalists, or you can go undercover into a Resistance cell. You'll have to do a lot of ugly things for those scum in the Resistance, but it'll help us get some inside dirt on them - like wherever their main hub is.

You have the option as a member of the Loyalists to do missions on the sides of the Resistance. They will play through normally, however at certain points you will be able to contact a high-ranking official in the Loyalist to add options to the mission to swing events in favor of the Loyalists.

• Alright, what's next?

This selection loops to another branch of this conversation which is already documented. (B)

If you sent the Clockwork topside:

• I delivered that Clockwork to you, didn't I? I think that goes to show my potential - and my loyalty. (A)

That was you, huh? Reese told me he was the one who tracked down that piece of tin.

Yeah, you did good on that. We found out the location of one of their bases with that piece of Clockwork. Looks like those punks have been snatching Clockwork from right under our noses to use for themselves! Maybe this little encounter will teach 'em to keep their grubby paws to themselves, at least 'till I get a hold of them to cut 'em off!

• So what's the first step in all of this?

Well, before we get underway, Character, there's something you should know.

There's a lot of stuff to be done here in Praetoria - keeping the peace and what not.

Even more, though... we need to really strike at the heart of the Resistance. You finding that Clockwork for us, it helped, but those guys are like cockroaches. They're crawling all over the place and making things harder for us.

Once you prove yourself as a member of the Powers Division, you can either continue doing work with the Loyalists, or you can go undercover into a Resistance cell. You'll have to do a lot of ugly things for those scum in the Resistance, but it'll help us get some inside dirt on them - like wherever their main hub is.

You have the option as a member of the Loyalists to do missions on the sides of the Resistance. They will play through normally, however at certain points you will be able to contact a high-ranking official in the Loyalist to add options to the mission to swing events in favor of the Loyalists.

• Alright, what's next? (B)

Next huh?

We start working, that's what's next!

Get yourself used to being in the high society of the Loyalists, then come to me and we can get moving towards keeping the peace here in Praetoria.

• Will do.

Listen up, 'cause I'm only going to say this once. Praetoria City's filled with yappin' little dogs like you. And do you know who I am? I'm the top dog. Keep that in mind and maybe you'll get to hang out in my pack. You put all the other dogs in their place and you get noticed. Don't and you get to sleep in the back alleys. Get what I'm sayin'?

The name's Mr. White, but between me and you, you can call me Mr. White. Got it? While Emperor Cole's off saving the world, I'm in charge of the muscle. I work hard to keep this city safe from the tunnel rats who think they can take away all we've worked for. That's where my Powers Division comes into play. I'm the Division, and all of you guys are my Power.

Now that we got that straight, stop with the jibberjabber and let's get down to business.

Greeting

I've got five good reasons why you shouldn't bother me. If you keep bugging me, I'll show them to you all at once.

Too Busy

I suggest you take care of your other business and take care of it fast. When Marauder's got something for you to do, you don't keep him waiting, got it?

Too Low Level

None

No More Missions

I ain't got time for you, fool! Get out there and keep Nova Praetoria safe from criminal punks, you got it?

Store

• Inspirations

Story Arc

Joining the Pack

Merit Rewards: This activity awards 2 Reward Merits.

Souvenir

Joining the Pack

You remember all too well the slap on the shoulder that Praetor White gave you after you proved yourself to him through a process he called...

Joining the Pack

In the aftermath of the Resistance attack on PPD Precinct 5 you reported to Praetor White as instructed. The big man was annoyed by the phyrric victory the PPD had managed to pull off against the Resistance attack. But he was even more disturbed that the entire affair turned out to be a diversion to allow a Resistance strike team to infiltrate the Ministry of Technology and take some of the leading scientists hostage. He sent you in to disarm the situation without leveling the entire building, but when you took down the Resistance fighters you discovered that they had no intention of leaving the building alive.

With the PPD patrols in the tunnels tripled it didn't take long for them to stumble into more than they could handle. You were ordered to come to the rescue of a PPD search team lead by Sergeant Hastings. When you found Hastings he informed you that he had critical information regarding Resistance plans to attack the Ministry of Information.

With the Resistance plans foiled for the time being, Praetor White gave you a task of a more personal nature: getting some flowers for his lady, Cleopatra. At first you thought it might be a joke, but after hunting the flowers down and then delivering them to Cleopatra you understand why keeping her happy is in his best interest.

With the Praetor warming up to you and your no-nonsense style, he gave you the responsibility of inspecting Gravatech Labs. The only caveat was that the PPD were there overstepping the Praetor's jurisdiction with a surprise inspection of their own. You went into the laboratory to remind Captain Duval of where his jurisdiction ended and the Praetor's began, but it turns out that Duval and his entire entourage of PPD officers were actually Resistance fighters in disguise. After foiling their plot to steal sensitive information from the lab's databases you returned to Praetor White and were recognized as a member of his pack. Template:Mission:Joining the Pack - Part One: Acts of Desperation Template:Mission:Joining the Pack - Part Two: In Too Deep Template:Mission:Joining the Pack - Part Three: Just as Sweet Template:Mission:Joining the Pack - Finale: On Whose Authority

Badge

Defeating Marauder is required for the Dimensional Warder badge:

Dimensional Warder You have made yourself legend by defeating the Praetorians, an evil version of the Freedom Phalanx from an alternate dimension.

See Also

• Marauder's Praetorians profile for a list of his powers.
• Marauder's Primal Earth counterpart is Back Alley Brawler.
• Marauder's Going Rogue bio, which fleshes him out as a character.