Pandora's Box (SSA)
- This article is about the Signature Story Arc. For other uses, see Pandora's Box.
Overview
Pandora's Box is the second Signature Story Arc released in game. Both Heroes and Villains are being supercharged with new uncontrollable powers. Heroes team up with the remnants of the Freedom Phalanx to discover the secret menace behind the chaos, while Villains lay the groundwork for a new organization to rival the power of Arachnos.
Each part of Pandora's Box, called an "episode," is available for all players.
Episode Listing
Episode 1 (Levels 30-50)
Reeling from the deaths of Statesman and Sister Psyche, the Freedom Phalanx is undergoing a period of recovery. Meanwhile, random heroes and villains are developing excess powers and its up to players to track down the cause.
- Hero: Wavelength (Located in Atlas Park.)
- Villain: Lastri Kayumanis (Located in Sharkhead Isle.)
Released June 5, 2012.
Episode 2 (Levels 40-50)
The search for Pandora’s Box is underway. Every faction in Paragon City and the Rogue Isles vies to track down the legendary artifact. Heroes and villains will seek help from the gods, fight off rivals, and even travel through time to find the relic.
- Hero: Antonio Nash (Located in Atlas Park.)
- Villain: Lieutenant Harriman (Located in Nerva Archipelago.)
Released July 24, 2012.
Episode 3 (Levels 40-50)
It's a race for absolute power, and only one side can win. Can you reach the box before the competition and what will happen if Pandora's Box is opened?
Released August 21, 2012.
Episode 4 (Levels 40-50)
Pandora’s Box is open, and chaos reigns. Doctor Harvan may have a way to contain the vast, unchecked energies that have been released, but every answer he provides only raises more questions...
- Hero: James Harvan (Located in Atlas Park.)
- Villain: James Harvan (Located in Sharkhead Isle.)
Released September 25, 2012 (to the surprise of many).
Episode 5 (Levels 40-50)
The struggle for the power contained in Pandora’s Box finally comes to a head. Will you be able to overcome an ancient power that once fueled the gods? Or will you be trampled underfoot, another casualty in a bid for global conquest?
- Hero: Heldenjaeger (Located in Steel Canyon.)
- Villain: Inconspicuous Female 39757 (Located in Sharkhead Isle.)
Only released on the beta server before shutdown, but not on the live servers.
Historical
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This section contains information about changes that took place in City of Heroes: Rebirth. The content provided may refer to City of Heroes Freedom. It is provided for historical purposes. |
- Rebirth made signature story arcs available for all players. At the time of shutdown, each part of Pandora's Box, called an "episode," was available for purchase on the Paragon Market for 400 Paragon Points; each episode had to be purchased separately. VIP Players also had Signature Story Arcs available to play for free as long as they kept a subscription; dropping to premium required purchase to continue playing.