Positron just contacted me, Character. He'd like you to report to Fort Trident to debrief with his team. I imagine he's itching to find out what went wrong with his encounter with those Trolls.
I know the Phalanx has been leaning on you quite a bit recently, but it would be good of you to respond. Give them time, Character. They will return to their former glory soon enough, you'll see.
I'll head over there now.
Wavelength chuckles softly.
Always the lively one, eh, Character? I knew a Hero or two with your spark in my day, but not a one seemed as capable. Give my regards to Positron, will you?
Unnecessary Solicitation
Feeling weary, Character. I understand, dear. It's a thankless job. Still, it's what we all signed up for, isn't it? You'd best be on your way.
Mission Objective(s)
Map: ATLAS_FREAKSHOW_TALONS
Things seem a bit calmer than the last time you were here.
Rendezvous with the Freedom Phalanx
Meet with the Freedom Phalanx
Speak with Positron
Select an ally (Optional)
Investigate the area near City Hall
Defeat Clamor!
You have defeated Clamor, and learned something about her strange new power...
Positron: Ah, Character. My thanks again for your assistance in Skyway City. Positron: Those Trolls we encountered appear to have been bolstered by some unknown energy source. Citadel:We haven't been able to determine the source of the Trolls' newfound power, but... Citadel:Interesting... Dr. Keyes, you may want to see this. Positron: What is it, Citadel? Citadel:The system is currently detecting energy fluctuations similar to those seen in Skyway. Citadel:They appear to be emanating... from the area around City Hall. Positron: Interesting indeed.
If these energy signatures are appearing in Atlas Park, we're going to need someone to investigate.
Character, your prior success against the Trolls in Skyway suggests that you may be capable of handling whatever's up there. Still, I think the Phalanx should have an official presence as well, if there is an attack imminent.
If you don't mind, I'd like you to select a member of our team to accompany you on your patrol.
Why not bring the whole team?
That would improve our odds were something dangerous to occur, true. However, given the relative frequency of these anomalies, I believe that holding the majority of the team in reserve is the most prudent course of action.
If more anomalies reveal themselves, I will send members to investigate. If not, then we may join you shortly to assist in your investigation.
Very well. I'll select a partner then.
Thank you, Character. You've more than proven your capabilities to me, and I'm sure any of the Phalanx would be honored to work with you.
(Leave)
I think I can handle myself, if that's your concern.
Positron appears to ponder your response for a moment.
...Are you absolutely sure, Character? You're not an official part of the Phalanx, and I can't force you to work with us directly.
However, I worry that we are confronting a force that we have yet to understand. If something is capable of propelling the Trolls to such astronomical levels of strength...
Hm, I see your point. I suppose I can take a partner.
Thank you, Character. You've more than proven your capabilities to me, and I'm sure any of the Phalanx would be honored to work with you.
(Leave)
No need to worry, Positron. I'll be fine.
Very well, then.
Positron nods to you solemnly.
We'll be watching your progress from here, Character. Good luck.
(Leave)
Agreed.
Thank you, Character. You've more than proven your capabilities to me, and I'm sure any of the Phalanx would be honored to work with you.
(Leave)
I work better alone, Positron.
Positron appears to ponder your response for a moment.
...Are you absolutely sure, Character? You're not an official part of the Phalanx, and I can't force you to work with us directly.
However, I worry that we are confronting a force that we have yet to understand. If something is capable of propelling the Trolls to such astronomical levels of strength...
Hm, I see your point. I suppose I can take a partner.
Thank you, Character. You've more than proven your capabilities to me, and I'm sure any of the Phalanx would be honored to work with you.
(Leave)
No need to worry, Positron. I'll be fine.
Very well, then.
Positron nods to you solemnly.
We'll be watching your progress from here, Character. Good luck.
(Leave)
Ally Selection Dialogue
NOTE: Only one ally may be selected. Choosing to bring an ally along will forfeit the opportunity to talk to anyone else.
I gotta admit, when Positron first said he was going to call you in for help, I was a little suspicious. I've been tight with the Phalanx for a long time, but you don't have that kind of history.
Pos showed me your credentials, though, and he's said you worked with some of 'em before... and now here you are, bringing home the prize twice in a row. Not what I expected, not at all.
Care to help me try for prize number three?
Back Alley Brawler grins at you. He makes to crack his knuckles, but thanks to his armored gauntlets, all you hear is the sound of groaning metal.
I was hoping you'd ask me that. Hearing about the problems in Skyway got my blood pumping. I haven't had a real fight in months.
I'll catch you topside. We'll see if this investigation turns up anything... exciting.
Character. I have been observing your work since Positron requested your assistance, and the majority of your actions have had highly positive impacts on the stability of Paragon City.
If it is your intent to investigate the energy sources we have detected in Atlas Park, I would be greatly interested in accompanying you.
Of course, Citadel.
Citadel's mesh exterior begins to crackle with energy.
Excellent. I will begin preparations immediately. As soon as I am finished, I will join you outside the entrance to Fort Trident.
(Leave)
Give me a moment to think about it. (ends dialogue)
Now, I don't say that because I think you're not a good fighter. You've proven that you can handle yourself well enough. But you make poor decisions, and expose yourself and this city to unnecessary danger.
I mean, what were you thinking, that the Clockwork King was some misunderstood teenager? You let a dangerous psychic criminal run loose after he carried out a premeditated attack on a Freedom Phalanx facility, and for what? So that you wouldn't have to hurt his feelings?
The Clockwork King is not some child to be chided and then sent on his way. He is a criminal that is responsible for the deaths of more Paragon Citizens than you know.
Look, Manticore, are you with me on this or not?
+++ Missing Information +++
Not in the mood for a lecture, Manticore. Maybe later. (ends dialogue)
If you fought the Clockwork King
Manticore nods to you respectfully.
Character. It's good to be working with you again. When Positron told the team that he was bringing in you and Brawler as outside help, I was flat-out against it. At a time like this, the Phalanx needs to show their strength, or the jackals will be all over us.
Now, though, I'm starting to reconsider. You handled the Clockwork King perfectly, and I think you sent a message to the rest of the team - 'If you want to stop a villain, this is how you do it.' You get things done... and I can respect that.
Manticore rolls his shoulders, and begins flexing the fingers on his bow hand.
So... are we heading out, then?
As soon as you're ready.
Manticore's mouth pulls into a predatory smile.
Excellent. The hunt begins.
Meet me topside, and come prepared for a fight. If this energy is being detected near City Hall, you can be sure something bad is about to go down.
(Leave)
Not yet. Give me some time to decide. (ends dialogue}
Hello, Character. I must thank you for your assistance in Skyway City. I'm ashamed to admit, the Trolls' ability to cause me harm was a surprise. Thankfully, you arrived in time to prevent whatever cruel fate they had planned for me.
Still, I plan on being more cautious in the future. It seems that Paragon City is always defying our expectations.
That's why Positron has asked me to investigate. Care to join me?
I would be glad to work with you on this, Character. Whatever is empowering the Trolls... I find it disturbing. The effects reached their very core, and gave them capabilities that go far beyond mere brute strength. I fear that we have only uncovered the barest fraction of the forces we are placed against.
I shall meet you above, and there, we will try to find some answers.
Hey there, +++ Missing Information +++ / girlfriend. Thanks again for your help with the Clockwork King. I know most heroes don't care about why a bad guy does what he does, but in Russell's case, I really do think he's trying to be better. He just... doesn't fit in well with the rest of us, you know? He doesn't have a lot of respect for rules. I think he's starting to come around, though.
Anyway, I feel like I'm just rambling now. Did you need something?
Positron's sending me topside. Care to join me?
Penelope beams at you.
Absolutely! Give me a second to get ready, and then I'll meet you in Prometheus Park. This will be fun!
(Leave)
No, not really. Just catching up. (ends dialogue)
If you fought the Clockwork King
Penelope glances at you out of the corner of her eye, then turns back to Numina angrily.
Say, Tammy, you've known Character longer than I have. Do you think he's / she's capable of actual empathy? Because I'm not sure she even recognizes that the 'bad guys' she clobbers are, y'know, actual people. What do YOU think?
Cute, Penelope. Come on, Positron's given us an assignment.
Penelope glares at you.
Oh, so I get to work with our resident contracted sociopath? Fantastic! I bet we'll have a grand old time shooting at anything that moves.
Penelope rolls her eyes, and lets out an overdramatic sigh.
Hm... I had intended to monitor the situation, and to supervise you if necessary. Still, I don't suppose there's any harm in getting more directly involved.
I'm with you, Character. Meet me outside and we can begin our investigation.
Synapse seems to be caught up in a one-way conversation with Back Alley Brawler.
So I said to her, 'Listen, honey, I know it sounds bad, but come on! You're twins. Identical twins. You can't blame me for this!'
I mean, yeah, she was pissed. But really, if I'm attracted to her sister, she should just take that as a compliment, right? If I like one, then obviously the other's going to...
Synapse seems to finally notice your presence, and ends his rant prematurely. He casually waves to you.
Yo, Character. Pretty slick moves, from what Pos and Numina are saying. What's up?
Investigating City Hall. Want to come with?
I dunno, does a Warwolf have fangs? Heck yes, I'm coming with! I haven't seen any decent action since, uh... since States...
Synapse trails off, looking sheepish.
Sorry. Sometimes I talk before I think. Just... meet me up top, ok? I want to get some air anyway.
(Leave)
...Nevermind, Synapse. I can see that you're busy. (ends dialogue)
Ally Greeting Dialogue
NOTE: Only one ally will be found in this part of the mission chain, selected in the previous piece of the mission chain.
Back Alley Brawler: Looks like we're gonna get some action after all, Character.
Citadel:I do not believe we will need to look far, Character, given the circumstances.
Manticore: Careful. I don't like the looks of this.
Numina:I do not like this... I sense a great power here.
Penelope Yin: This is bad... very bad...
Positron: Come quickly, Character. I believe that City Hall may be under attack!
Synapse: Uh, Character? You'd better check this out.
Clamor:Yes, YES! Clamor:Bring the destruction, bring the carnage! Clamor:Such a beautiful song! I must hear MORE!
Random Minion Dialogue
Before Combat:
Elementalist: The metal ones do not share in our vision...
Raider: They are tools, nothing more. Do not trouble yourself with their fate.
Combat Start:
Raider: This one, however... this one can be removed.
Before Combat:
Raider: These ones seem... easier to control than most.
Elementalist: Their minds are simple. They admire our ways, though they do not understand.
Combat Start:
Raider: Do you understand, 'hero'? Do you know our ways?
Before Combat:
Stunner Freak: I dunno, man. They're kind of... freaky.
Metal Swiper: Are you hearing yourself? You just called someone ELSE a freak.
Combat Start:
Stunner Freak: Yeah, yeah! Just shut up and help me with this nerd.
Before Combat:
Elementalist: The metal woman's conversion was faster than expected.
Reviler: Her philosophy matches our own. Her mind was ripe for our message.
Combat Start:
Reviler: Foolish child. You do not know what forces affect this world.
Clamor:Ugh... Citadel:Clamor appears to be affected by the same power source as Atta. Positron: Then we'll need to take her back to Fort Trident. If we can analyze the energy source more closely... Penelope Yin: No need for that. I'll just hop in and take a look... Manticore: Oh, this should be good. Penelope Yin: Got it! Penelope Yin: Clamor, why don't you tell the crowd what you've been up to? Clamor:... Clamor:The time of chaos is at hand... all will be remade in the shape of power. Clamor:You weak fools, who hoard power but fear its use... your time has ended. Clamor:Pandora's Box is opening. Clamor:The power must have a host... Clamor:...a vessel... Clamor:...a Champion.
Debriefing
Pandora's Box... oh dear. That certainly doesn't sound good. You may want to keep this information amongst those you trust, Character. If word gets out that Paragon's criminal element is getting power enough to challenge its greatest champions, why, there'd be riots in the streets.
I will be frank, Character. I fear for the future. The world has been beset by more threats than the good citizens of this city would ever care to know, and by and large we've managed to survive until now because Statesman has led the way. With him gone... I do not know if the Phalanx is still up to the challenges ahead.
But... perhaps you are. I sincerely hope that is the case.
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