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== Overview ==
'''For information on the [[Lambda Sector]] itself, see its own entry or [[Neutropolis]].'''
{{Infobox Trial
|name=The Cavern of Transcendence
|type=Hero
|contact=[[Karsis]]
|image=[[File:Karsis.jpg|100px]]
|zone=[[The Hollows]]
|x=700.6
|y=-32.3
|z=-40
|size=1-8
|levels=12-15
|merits=8
|enemies={{Enemy Circle of Thorns}}{{Enemy Minions of Igneous}}
|badge=[[File:Badge_trial_zone_01.png|22px]] [[Transcendent Badge|Transcendent]]
}}
 
'''The Cavern of Transcendence Trial''' is a hero [[Trial]] that takes place in the [[Hollows]]. The contact for this trial is [[Karsis]], who is unlocked by completing [[Talshak|Talshak's]] story arc (which is available through the [[Flashback]] system for those who have out-leveled the Hollows). The trial consists of a single 90 minute timed mission that takes place in the heart of the [[Tunnels of the Trolls]].
 
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== Overview ==
{{EdNote|note= This task force will be unlocked by a Hero, Vigilante, or Rogue who has finished [[Talshak the Mystic]]'s story line, and cannot be started by someone who has not done so. The story arc can only be done while of Hero or Vigilante alignments, but will remain unlocked if the character changes alignments afterward. The character does not need to be within the level range to start the task force, as long as it has been unlocked.}}


The Lambda Sector Trial is one of the first two Incarnate Trials to be released with Issue 20.  As such, it is one of the first (and so far along with the [[Behavior Adjustment Facility Trial]], one of the only) instances of gameplay that was designed with [[Leagues]] in mind.  Two teams of eight people can raid the Lambda Sector.
== Missions ==
[[File:Hllws_trail_room01.png|thumb|Map of the cavern]]
=== {{UL|Agree to form a task force}} ===


During the mission, a voice will "radio in" information about your progress.  While there is no specific contact (the trial is entered entirely through the [[LFG] menu), it is possible that your unseen helper is meant to be [[Prometheus]] as he was added in Issue 20 to recruit Incarnate-capable players to wage a war against Emperor Cole and end his quest to become more in-tune with the [[Well of Furies]].
'''Briefing'''


[[Incarnate Salvage]] will drop during this trial, and [[Physical Incarnate Experience]] is gained towards unlocking the Interface and Judgement Incarnate Slots.
[[Talshak the Mystic|Talshak]] has forced me to reveal the cavern's location to you, and only you. Make no mistake; if I could, I would kill you on the spot. But the old mage's power is too strong. I will lead you to the cavern. Whatever happens there, you're on your own.


The Cavern's secret is this: the gateway links the cavern to one other location, but that location is not constant. It is determined by the wishes of the gateway's master. If you can fight your way to the gateway, you will become that master. If my own people can best you, however, we will use it to connect to the deepest reaches of the demon world. Then, you will suffer!


{{Infobox Trial
Know that if I could work my will, you would writhe in pain until you died. Still, I am at Talshak's command. I will assist you.
|name= The Lambda Sector Trial
|contact= ?
|zone= Any, but Co-Op Zones are easiest
|size=8
|levels=50
|merits=0
|enemies={{Imperial Defense Force}}{{Praetorians}}
|badge=[[Lambda Leader Badge|Lambda Leader]]
}}


'''The Lambda Sector Trial''' is an incrarnate [[Trial]] that takes place in the [[Praetoria]]. There is no contact for this trial, though it could be argued that [[Prometheus]] is your contact. However, rather than going to anyone for a mission, the players use the LFG Menu to find other interested players. The trial consists of a single mission that has three stages: Clearing the street of the [[IDF]] troops that guard the door, defeating the security robot that guards the elevators, smashing as many of the supplies as possible before [[Marauder | Praetor White]] arrives (the two teams typically split up in this section with each team handling a different type of supply.  The benefit here is that every destroyed pair of items gives temporary powers, and delays Praetor White's arrival), and finally defeating Praetor White himself once he shows up.
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The hot air of this underground cavern is charged with mystical energy.|Primary=Unlock the gateway - 1:30:00|Secondary=Activate Obelisks Simultaneously|Additional=** Save Sam Wincott|Completion=You became the gateway's master and rescued Sam Wincott!}}


'''Notable NPCs'''
'''Notable NPCs'''


* [[Marauder]] (Arch Villain)
* [[Koago]] (Monster)
* Sam Wincott (Hostage)
 
;Journal
 
''Near the entrance of the Cavern, there is a journal lying on the ground. When it is clicked, the following text is revealed.''
 
September 12, 1921
 
Janssen claims he has found a great cavern under an American City. Can it be, truly, the Cavern of Transcendence? I hardly dare hope, and yet I must journey there and see it for myself.
 
Ingelbert Maahs
 
;Scattered papers
 
''Near the doorway which holds Koago, there are some loose papers on the ground. When they are clicked, the following text is revealed.''
 
September 22, 1921


== Rewards ==
I have arrived in Paragon City. I can hardly wait to set eyes on the Cavern, to see if it is truly contains the portal I have sought for so very long. Janssen shares my enthusiasm. He suggests we get started right away. 


* Completing ''The Lambda Sector'' Trial awards the [[Lambda Leader Badge]].
Ingelbert Maahs


* If a League is able to destroy both sets of items in the Lambda Sector before Praetor White arrives, they will receive the [[Synchronized Badge]].
;More papers


* Incarnate Threads drop, and Incarnate XP is plentiful.
''To the right of the doorway which holds Koago on a lower level, there are some loose papers on the ground. When they are clicked, the following text is revealed.''


* [[Astral Merits]] and [[Empyrean Merits]] both drop as rewards in this trial.
September 24, 1921


* [[Cytolitic Infusion]], a type of uncommon Incarnate Salvage, has been recorded as dropping in this trial.
We have been journeying in these caverns for more than two days now. I am beginning to give up hope that we will ever set eyes upon the portal. But Janssen insists his calculations are correct. In truth, he has grown distant. I am beginning to wonder if my old friend has changed.


Ingelbert Maahs
;Toolbox
''In an alcove next to the lava lake in the north-eastern tunnel, there is a toolbox and two journals. When they are clicked, the following text is revealed.''
September 25, 1921
Janssen will not talk. Perhaps he is delirious? When I pointed out that we had only enough provisions for one of us to make the return journey, he shrugged and would not answer.
I am afraid.
Ingelbert Maahs
'''Enemies'''
{{Enemy Circle of Thorns}}
{{Enemy Minions of Igneous}}
'''Debriefing'''
You are the master of the gateway now. It will obey your commands. Talshak made me give you this stupid paper. Take it, and get out of my sight.
You are impressive, I must admit. The Circle will have to keep tabs on you.
Completing ''The Cavern of Transcendence'' Trial from [[Karsis]] awards the [[Transcendent Badge]].
{{BadgeBox|Transcendent}}
{{Simultaneous Objective}}
== {{UL|Souvenir}} ==
''Souvenirs were for a long time not awarded for Trials and Task Forces, but with the advent of the [[flashback]] system, many of the previously removed records of these events have been restored as rewards for completion.''
'''Badge of Honor'''
The Paragon City Police Department awarded you this badge in recognition of your efforts to reclaim [[The Hollows]]. It's a warm reminder of the adventure you like to think of as:
'''The Heart of the Hollows'''
It began when the wise Mystic, [[Talshak the Mystic|Talshak]], divined the location of the [[Trolls|Troll]] leaders' den. The mighty Troll, [[Atta]], was said to be behind all the havoc that the [[Superadine]]-crazed gangsters wreak on the Hollows. Perhaps he would know the whereabouts of Sam Wincott, the young man who went missing long ago. You battled through Atta's lair and defeated him, but Sam Wincott was not to be found. You learned that the [[Circle of Thorns]] had taken the boy from the Trolls.
Fortunately, the Trolls were willing to tip you off to the Circle's hideout. You journeyed there, and found yourself embroiled in a mighty battle between the Circle's mystics and the strange [[Minions of Igneous]]. You defeated the villains, but learned that you had once again missed Sam Wincott. A group of Magmites had spirited him away, but not before the Circle could use Sam's inherent magical abilities to locate the Cavern of Transcendence.
The situation was tense. The Circle knew the cavern's location, and they would soon converge upon the portal at its heart. Talshak brought all his mystical powers to bear upon the defeated mages, and learned where the cavern was. You journeyed there and destroyed the eight obelisks that bound the portal. In doing so, you became its master. Now, the portal's destination is defined by your wishes, and the Circle of Thorns will be unable to use it for evil. In the cavern, you also came face to face with Sam Wincott at last. You brought him to safety, earning the eternal gratitude of [[David Wincott|Lt. David Wincott]], [[PCPD]].


== Strategy ==
== Strategy ==
*[[Cavern of Transcendence Trial/Strategy|Cavern of Transcendence Trial Strategy]]


* In general, it's best to clear the courtyard before going to fight the elevator's guard.  This gives fewer allies to help Marauder during the final fight.


* The two teams should split up when going down the elevators, each team making sure to destroy a different type of thing in a different area.  This will ensure a more even dispersal of the temporary powers and maximize the amount of time that you have before Marauder arrives.


* The temp powers should be used to remove the reinforcement portals before Praetor White is engaged at all as the IDF forces that are summoned through them can easily overwhelm some leagues.


* After the reinforcement portals are gone, the second type of temporary power can be used to placate Marauder and make him more easily stoppable.  Be sure the team knows to use one at a time, rather than all at once, because the effect is temporary.


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Latest revision as of 10:11, 2 November 2022

Overview

The Cavern of Transcendence
Hero Trial
Karsis.jpg
Contact Karsis
Zone The Hollows
Team Size 1-8 players
Coordinates (700.6, -32.3, -40)[Copy]
Level Range 12-15
Merits 8
Badge Badge trial zone 01.png Transcendent
Enemy Groups
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The Cavern of Transcendence Trial is a hero Trial that takes place in the Hollows. The contact for this trial is Karsis, who is unlocked by completing Talshak's story arc (which is available through the Flashback system for those who have out-leveled the Hollows). The trial consists of a single 90 minute timed mission that takes place in the heart of the Tunnels of the Trolls.


Merit Rewards: This activity awards 8 Reward Merits.

Editor's Note:

This task force will be unlocked by a Hero, Vigilante, or Rogue who has finished Talshak the Mystic's story line, and cannot be started by someone who has not done so. The story arc can only be done while of Hero or Vigilante alignments, but will remain unlocked if the character changes alignments afterward. The character does not need to be within the level range to start the task force, as long as it has been unlocked.

Missions

Map of the cavern

Agree to form a task force

Briefing

Talshak has forced me to reveal the cavern's location to you, and only you. Make no mistake; if I could, I would kill you on the spot. But the old mage's power is too strong. I will lead you to the cavern. Whatever happens there, you're on your own.

The Cavern's secret is this: the gateway links the cavern to one other location, but that location is not constant. It is determined by the wishes of the gateway's master. If you can fight your way to the gateway, you will become that master. If my own people can best you, however, we will use it to connect to the deepest reaches of the demon world. Then, you will suffer!

Know that if I could work my will, you would writhe in pain until you died. Still, I am at Talshak's command. I will assist you.

Mission Objective(s)

The hot air of this underground cavern is charged with mystical energy.

  • Unlock the gateway - 1:30:00
    • Activate Obelisks Simultaneously
    • Save Sam Wincott

You became the gateway's master and rescued Sam Wincott!

Notable NPCs

  • Koago (Monster)
  • Sam Wincott (Hostage)
Journal

Near the entrance of the Cavern, there is a journal lying on the ground. When it is clicked, the following text is revealed.

September 12, 1921

Janssen claims he has found a great cavern under an American City. Can it be, truly, the Cavern of Transcendence? I hardly dare hope, and yet I must journey there and see it for myself.

Ingelbert Maahs

Scattered papers

Near the doorway which holds Koago, there are some loose papers on the ground. When they are clicked, the following text is revealed.

September 22, 1921

I have arrived in Paragon City. I can hardly wait to set eyes on the Cavern, to see if it is truly contains the portal I have sought for so very long. Janssen shares my enthusiasm. He suggests we get started right away.

Ingelbert Maahs

More papers

To the right of the doorway which holds Koago on a lower level, there are some loose papers on the ground. When they are clicked, the following text is revealed.

September 24, 1921

We have been journeying in these caverns for more than two days now. I am beginning to give up hope that we will ever set eyes upon the portal. But Janssen insists his calculations are correct. In truth, he has grown distant. I am beginning to wonder if my old friend has changed.

Ingelbert Maahs

Toolbox

In an alcove next to the lava lake in the north-eastern tunnel, there is a toolbox and two journals. When they are clicked, the following text is revealed.

September 25, 1921

Janssen will not talk. Perhaps he is delirious? When I pointed out that we had only enough provisions for one of us to make the return journey, he shrugged and would not answer.

I am afraid.

Ingelbert Maahs

Enemies

Circle of Thorns
Minions of Igneous

Debriefing

You are the master of the gateway now. It will obey your commands. Talshak made me give you this stupid paper. Take it, and get out of my sight.

You are impressive, I must admit. The Circle will have to keep tabs on you.

Completing The Cavern of Transcendence Trial from Karsis awards the Transcendent Badge.

Badge

You have become the master of the mystical gateway beneath The Hollows.

Tip

There are no simultaneous objectives on Homecoming. They can always be completed sequentially, allowing for solo play; the mission text may not yet reflect this.

Souvenir

Souvenirs were for a long time not awarded for Trials and Task Forces, but with the advent of the flashback system, many of the previously removed records of these events have been restored as rewards for completion.

Badge of Honor

The Paragon City Police Department awarded you this badge in recognition of your efforts to reclaim The Hollows. It's a warm reminder of the adventure you like to think of as:

The Heart of the Hollows

It began when the wise Mystic, Talshak, divined the location of the Troll leaders' den. The mighty Troll, Atta, was said to be behind all the havoc that the Superadine-crazed gangsters wreak on the Hollows. Perhaps he would know the whereabouts of Sam Wincott, the young man who went missing long ago. You battled through Atta's lair and defeated him, but Sam Wincott was not to be found. You learned that the Circle of Thorns had taken the boy from the Trolls.

Fortunately, the Trolls were willing to tip you off to the Circle's hideout. You journeyed there, and found yourself embroiled in a mighty battle between the Circle's mystics and the strange Minions of Igneous. You defeated the villains, but learned that you had once again missed Sam Wincott. A group of Magmites had spirited him away, but not before the Circle could use Sam's inherent magical abilities to locate the Cavern of Transcendence.

The situation was tense. The Circle knew the cavern's location, and they would soon converge upon the portal at its heart. Talshak brought all his mystical powers to bear upon the defeated mages, and learned where the cavern was. You journeyed there and destroyed the eight obelisks that bound the portal. In doing so, you became its master. Now, the portal's destination is defined by your wishes, and the Circle of Thorns will be unable to use it for evil. In the cavern, you also came face to face with Sam Wincott at last. You brought him to safety, earning the eternal gratitude of Lt. David Wincott, PCPD.

Strategy




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