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== Overview ==
{{otheruses4|the villain Strike Force|the hero Task Force|Mender Silos Task Force}}


'''Trading Places'''
{{Infobox TF
|name=Trading Places
|image=[[File:Mender_Silos.jpg|100px]]
|contact=[[Mender Silos]]
|zone=[[Ouroboros]]
|x=690.4
|y=733.8
|z=-768.7
|size=1
|levels=46-50
|merits=10
|enemies={{Enemy Longbow}}{{Enemy Arachnos}}{{Enemy Vindicators}}{{Enemy Freedom Phalanx}}
|badge=}}


Contact: [[Mender Silos]]
The '''Mender Silos Strike Force''' is the third of three [[Ouroboros]] [[Strike Force]]s. The other two Ouroboros Strike Forces are started by [[Mender Lazarus]] and [[Mender Tesseract]].
<br>Level Range: 46 - 50
<br>Notes: You can attempt this task force solo, but a team is recommended.
<br>Zone: [[Ouroboros]]
<br>Location: Ouroboros Citadel ledge
<br>Primary Enemy: [[Longbow]]
<br>Name: Trading Places


==Missions==
This Strike Force can be completed solo, but due to the difficulty, a team is recommended.


==={{UL|Agree to form a strike force}}===
{{red|Unlike normal Task Forces, [[Archvillain]]s/[[Hero]]s will spawn as [[Elite Boss]]es according to [[Notoriety]] and number of players in the team.}}


'''Trading Places <br />Part One'''
Mender Silos is found inside the building in Ouroboros, up the stairs.


'''Briefing'''


Greetings, {{Character}}.
__TOC__
{{clr}}


{{color|purple|Editor's Note: This story was originally published in issues #10 - 12 of the City of Heroes comic book.  Enjoy.}}
{{EdNote|note= This story was originally published in issues #10 - 12 of the City of Heroes comic book.  Enjoy.}}


'''Mission Acceptance'''
== Missions ==


text to enter
{{ArcAward|m=10}}


'''Mission 1 title'''
=== {{UL|Agree to form a Strike Force}} ===
'''Trading Places <br />Part One'''<br />
'''Exemplar Level: 46-50'''


text to enter
'''Briefing'''


'''Enemies'''
It might be hard to believe that there was a time when [[Lord Recluse]] stood at the precipice of taking over [[Paragon City]].  As is so often the case, he and his '[[patron]]s' failed in their mission due to the supposed heroes of your time.  I propose a pronunciamento to you, one who is not so terrified of the taboo, that perhaps Recluse should have succeeded.  Not just for his gains or even all of the [[Rogue Isles]], no it's much bigger than that.  '''For mankind to survive the 'coming storm', Lord Recluse must rule the world.'''


{{Enemy Longbow}}
{{orange|Note: This series of mission is recommended for group play.  You're welcome to try it as a solo player, but it'll be tough.  Consider yourself warned and good luck either way.}}


'''Mission Acceptance'''


'''Notable NPCs'''
I'll send you back in time, insert you into the Arachnos and guide you through it all.  Our goal is to make sure Lord Recluse succeeds this time.


* [[Manticore]] (Ally) (Elite Boss)
The first step is for you to track down a mendacious man I believe to be at the root of this.  Seek him out and aid him if he'll take it.  He is at the fulcrum of these events and you may very well be right at his side, {{Character}}.
* [[Ms. Liberty]] (Enemy) (Elite Boss)


'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''


{{Mission Clue|Name=Trading Places|Text=Mender Silos, a man who claims something beyond the good and evil you surround yourself with, sends you to Siren's Call to find Manticore. History tells him of a time when Manticore crossed the line from hero to villain. Silos believes that this point in history is key to determining what happens in the future and how to stop it. You go to Siren's Call and discover the [[Vindicators]] are there engaged in battle with Manticore. Never one to turn down a fight with Ms. Goody-two-shoes, you decide to aid Manticore. Afterwards, he looks you straight in the eye and says the funniest thing, 'take me to your leader.'
You need to find your way through the portal and into the life of Arachnos past. It's not far back, you may even see yourself if you were a part of them in that 'then'.


This should be interesting.}}
But that is not important.  What is important is that you look for the man at the root of this struggle.  He will be at [[Siren's Call]]... waiting for you.


==='''Aid Manticore against Sister Psyche'''===
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Aid the "Mendacious Man"|Secondary=Escort Manticore to Arachnos Flyer|Additional=|Completion=You've escorted Manticore to the Arachnos flyer.  From here on out, it'll be Lord Recluse who determines what to do with him.}}


'''Briefing'''
'''Enemies'''


[[Mender Silos]]: You don't have to hide your thoughts from me. I can see them all over your face. You don't believe Manticore would turn against his kind. Very well, I have just the place for you to go next. You will see who Manticore is willing to become.
{{Enemy Longbow}}


Are you interested in seeing this transformation ?


Recluse made a proposal to Manticore: take out [[Sister Psyche]]. If you had difficulty believing Manticore would turn on his own, you'll likely find this even harder to believe. So, go back in time and see what this man who claims to be a hero did and then tell me, is it the actions or the intention behind them that makes us heroes or villains ?
'''Notable NPCs'''


* [[Manticore]] (Hostage/Ally), [[Hero]])
* [[Ms. Liberty]] (Enemy) (Guarding Manticore, [[Hero]])
* Arachnos Fortunata {{Named|Faction=Arachnos Widows|Type=Fortunata}} (Ally, [[Minion]])


{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Capture Sister Psyche|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You've found a hand written letter addressed to {{character}}.<br>You've aided Manticore in capturing Sister Psyche.}}


{{Ambush|After entering the mission, eventually, there will be an ambush by [[Longbow]].}}
{{Ambush|''"Manticore!  Get back here."''


'''Enemies'''
Upon rescuing Manticore, there will be an ambush by [[Longbow]].<br />}}


{{Enemy Arachnos}}
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Arachnos Fortunata|text=
'''Upon Entering Mission:'''<br />
''"There is a strange aura about you, {{Character}}."''<br />
''"Come, we haven't the time.  Let us find him."''}}


{{NPC Text|title=Manticore (and Ms. Liberty) dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''<br />
:'''Ms. Liberty:'''  ''"Manticore?!"''<br />
:'''Manticore:'''  ''"Sorry"''<br />
:'''Ms. Liberty:'''  ''"Justin?!?"''<br />
:'''Manticore:'''  ''"No choice."''<br />
:'''Ms. Liberty:'''  ''"Why?"''<br />
'''Combat start:'''<br />
:'''Ms. Liberty:'''  ''"I see you've brought help."''<br />
:'''Manticore:'''  ''"Give me a hand here."''<br />
'''Upon rescue:'''  ''"Take me to your leader."''<br />
'''If lost:'''  {{orange|needs info}}<br />
'''If refound:'''  ''"Take me to your leader."''<br />
'''Upon reaching location:'''  {{red|no message}}}}


'''Notable NPCs'''
'''Debriefing'''


* [[Manticore]] (Ally) (Elite Boss)
Well done, {{Character}}.  Are you wondering why you aren't seeing the changes in the time stream.  You wouldn't, not yet.  I however can.  You are a rock rising out of the stream with all of possibility flowing around you.
* [[Sister Psyche]] (Enemy) (Elite Boss)


Before you leave, I want you to be aware of my gratitude.


{{Mission Clue|Name=Dear {{Character}}...|Text=While time traveling into the past, you visit an Arachnos Base and in a crate you find a handwritten letter addressed to {{character}}...
{{Mission Clue|Name=Trading Places|Text=Mender Silos, a man who claims something beyond the good and evil you surround yourself with, sends you to Siren's Call to find Manticore. History tells him of a time when Manticore crossed the line from hero to villain. Silos believes that this point in history is key to determining what happens in the future and how to stop it. You go to Siren's Call and discover the [[Vindicators]] are there engaged in battle with Manticore. Never one to turn down a fight with Ms. Goody-two-shoes, you decide to aid Manticore. Afterwards, he looks you straight in the eye and says the funniest thing, 'take me to your leader.'


"While you have not yet met me face to face, I hope you've grown to see the truth to my words and begun to question your Ouroboros masters. You, of all people, should not be bound by their constraints. They have come all across the cosmos, disregarding the law of nature, but yet they bind you to the events they control.Have you noticed how they rarely send you into the future? What secret do they guard there that they don't want you to learn ?<br><br>Mender Silos gives you no choice. It is only I who offer you that simple right. All I ask in return is that you question him, question Ouroboros, question everything - even me. I expect nothing less from you. You are an individual of intellect who will see through their lies and once you do, you will find me at the end of it, offering you the truth you deserve. It is then and only then that we shall truly meet for the first time.<br><br>Until that time, I trust that you have found my letters and have taken them to heart.<br>Ultimately, the choice will be yours. As always, look for me in the Pillar. I will make myself known when the time is right.
This should be interesting.}}


Travel well."}}
=== {{UL|Determine the true depths of Manticore's evil ways.}} ===
'''Trading Places <br />Part Two'''


'''Briefing'''


'''Debriefing'''
You don't have to hide your thoughts from me.  I can see them all over your face.  You don't believe Manticore would turn against his kind.  Very well, I have just the place for you to go next.  You will see who Manticore is willing to become.


Well done. You've captured Sister Psyche. Now Lord Recluse will use her to power his [[Jade Spider]]. This of course, will kill her, nothing I'm sure you're too worried about. However, her death may well be what saves the world. I apologize if you find this mission morally ambiguous.
Are you interested in seeing this transformation ?


Lazarus was right about you. We did come to the correct time.
'''Mission Acceptance'''


==='''Trading Places <br />Part Three'''===
[[Lord Recluse|Recluse]] made a proposal to Manticore: take out [[Sister Psyche]].  If you had difficulty believing Manticore would turn on his own, you'll likely find this even harder to believe.  So, go back in time and see what this man who claims to be a hero did and then tell me, is it the actions or the intention behind them that makes us heroes or villains ?


'''Briefing'''
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
 
briefing text


{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Of all the places you thought Arachnos could assault, Kings Row was not one of them.
You need to go with Manticore and help him take out Sister Psyche.  Or, if he changes his mind, be there to witness what he does.  The Arachnos will believe that you are working for Lord Recluse directly.  They will give you no cause for worry.


Lord Recluse is building up to something big.  But what?|Primary=Aid Manticore in Kings Row|Secondary=1 Raid Leader Left
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Sister Psyche has infiltrated Arachnos.  Be warned, things might not be what they seem.|Primary=Aid Manticore against Sister Psyche|Secondary=Capture Sister Psyche|Additional=|Completion=You've aided Manticore in capturing Sister Psyche.}}
**3 Raid Leaders to Defeat|Additional=|Completion=you have saved Kings Row from Arachnos.  Return to Mender Silos for further instruction.}}


'''Enemies'''
'''Enemies'''


{{Enemy Arachnos}}
{{Enemy Arachnos}}
{{Enemy Longbow}}
{{EdNote|note=  Arachnos and Longbow will be hostile to each other.}}




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


* Arachnos Raid Leader {{Named|Faction=Tarantulas|Type=Tarantula Queen}}
* [[Manticore]] (Ally, [[Hero]])
* Arachnos Raid Leader {{Named|Faction=Mu Mystics|Type=Mu Guardian}}
* [[Sister Psyche]] (Enemy, [[Hero]])
* Arachnos Raid Leader {{Named|Faction=Bane Spiders|Type=Bane Spider Executioner}}
 
* Arachnos Raid Leader {{Named|Faction=Crab Spiders|Type=Crab Spider Webmaster}}
 
''You've found a hand written letter addressed to {{Character}}.''
{{Mission Clue|Name=Dear {{Character}}...|Text=While time traveling into the past, you visit an Arachnos Base and in a crate you find a handwritten letter addressed to {{Character}}...


''While you have not yet met me face to face, I hope you've grown to see the truth to my words and begun to question your Ouroboros masters.  You, of all people, should not be bound by their constraints.  They have come all across the cosmos, disregarding the law of nature, but yet they bind you to the events they control.  Have you noticed how they rarely send you into the future?  What secret do they guard there that they don't want you to learn?''


{{Ambush|
''Mender Silos gives you no choice.  It is only I who offer you that simple right.  All I ask in return is that you question him, question Ouroboros, question everything - even me.  I expect nothing less from you.  You are an individual of intellect who will see through their lies and once you do, you will find me at the end of it, offering you the truth you deserve.  It is then and only then that we shall truly meet for the first time.''
After defeating each Raid Leader, there will be an ambush from Arachnos.}}


''Until that time, I trust that you have found my letters and have taken them to heart. Ultimately, the choice will be yours.  As always, look for me in the Pillar.  I will make myself known when the time is right.''


{{Mission Clue|Name=Manticore's Warning|Text=After you've defeated the Arachnos in [[Kings Row]], [[Manticore]] approached you...
''Travel well.''}}


'You must leave me alone. I do not know who you are or where you come from.  At first I thought [[Statesman]] had sent you, but now I see that is not the case.  You've just gotten yourself mixed up in something that you best leave alone. I'm sorry, but you can't follow me down this path... no hero can.'}}
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Arachnos chatter|text=
'''Combat start:'''  ''Must.  Attack.  {{Character}}.''}}


{{NPC Text|title=Sister Psyche dialogue|text=
'''Combat start:'''  ''I can't believe Manticore would side with you.''}}


'''Debriefing'''
'''Debriefing'''


Did you speak with Manticore? What did he tell you? Ah yes, it was a warning for you to stay away from him.  Where do you think he is going? What do you think he is doing?
Well done.  You've captured Sister Psyche.  Now Lord Recluse will use her to power his [[Jade Spider]]. This of course, will kill her, nothing I'm sure you're too worried about.  However, her death may well be what saves the world. I apologize if you find this mission morally ambiguous.


Only time will tell.
[[Mender Lazarus|Lazarus]] was right about you.  We did come to the correct time.


==={{UL|Meet up with Vindicators}}===
{{Mission Clue|Name=Trading Places|Text=Even though Manticore claims loyalty, Lord Recluse does not truly believe him.  A challenge is put forth to Manticore to 'capture Sister Psyche'.  You're sent in to aid Manticore, when in truth you know you're there to keep an eye on him if he happens to feel the need to become heroic again.  However, you discover that Sister Psyche isn't the type to just sit back and let herself be captured.  She's assaulted an Arachnos base looking for Manticore.  She doesn't believe he'd turn and on the off chance he did, she decided to make some friends by mentally taking over the entire Arachnos base.}}


'''Trading Places <br />Part Four'''
=== {{UL|Assault Siren's Call}} ===
'''Trading Places<br />Part Finale'''


'''Briefing'''
'''Briefing'''


[[Manticore]] summoned a group of [[Vindicators]] to meet up with him in [[Siren's Call]].  It is possible that this is the moment when a man's fate will decide a world's future.
The time has come.  [[Lord Recluse|Recluse]] has made his assault on [[Siren's Call]].  From there he will sweep across [[Paragon City|Paragon]] and then the world.  If my hypothesis is true, then he will succeed and in his success, he will actually save the world from annihilation.
 
Go there and aid these young Vindicators.  Witness the unraveling of history as a single string of fate's cloth is pulled to the point of breaking.


'''Mission Acceptance'''
'''Mission Acceptance'''


[[Ms. Liberty]] will be leading them at this time.  Join up with her and her little gang of heroes.  I believe Manticore will make himself known to them and perhaps reveal his true intentions regarding [[Arachnos]].
Siren's Call will be the staging ground for the Arachnos assault.  You must go there and aid Lord Recluse's army.  There will be many trying to stop you, but you must succeed.


'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''


You need to go back to the point in history when Ms. Liberty meets up with Manticore in Siren's Call.  This point in time is crucial.
Go to Siren's Call.  Take down the Longbow and defeat every hero there.


{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Manticore has called Ms. Liberty, Mynx and Swan to Siren's Call.You need to question him to find out what else he knows about Recluse's plans.|Primary=Question Manticore|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=Manticore has changed sides.  He now appears to be working for Arachnos.}}
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The time has come for Lord Recluse to take his rightful place as ruler of the world. Here, in Siren's Call, is where it all begins.|Primary=50 Longbow to defeat
* Defeat Synapse
* Defeat Ms. Liberty
* Defeat Mynx


'''Enemies'''
* Defeat Infernal
* Defeat Malaise
* Defeat Numina


{{Enemy Arachnos}}
* Defeat Citadel
* Defeat Positron
* Defeat Synapse Again


* Defeat Manticore
* Defeat Sister Psyche
* Defeat Statesman|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You've managed to destroy the Freedom Phalanx as well as the Vindicators. Siren's Call is now in the hands of Arachnos.}}
[[File:Black Scorpion and Ghost Widow.jpg|thumb|250px|right|{{center|Arachnos' assault spearhead: Black Scorpion and Ghost Widow}}]]
'''Enemies'''


'''Notable NPCs'''
{{Enemy Freedom Phalanx}}
{{Enemy Vindicators}}
{{Enemy Longbow}}


* [[Ms. Liberty]] (Hero, Ally)
'''Neutral Forces'''
* [[Mynx]] (Hero, Ally)
* [[Swan]] (Hero, Ally)
* [[Manticore]] (Hero, Enemy)


{{Enemy Arachnos}}
{{EdNote|note=  Neutral forces will not give experience or infamy for enemies they fully defeat.  They will not follow the team either.}}


{{NPC Text|title=Vindicators Dialog|text=
'''Notable NPCs'''
'''Ms. Liberty:''' ''"So, Manticore sent for you too, Character."''<br>
''"Well, let's go find him and ask him why he wanted us here."''}}


* [[Jade Spider]] (Neutral) ([[Archvillain]])
* Arachnos Fortunata Mistress (Neutral) ([[Boss]])
* [[Ghost Widow]] (Ally) ([[Archvillain]], actually [[Boss]]-class)
* [[Black Scorpion]] (Ally) ([[Archvillain]], actually [[Pet (NPC)|Pet]]-class)


{{Cutscene|Text=[[Image:Manticore Arachnos.jpg|300px|thumb|{{center|Manticore reveals his allegiance to Arachnos.}}]]'''Manticore:'''  
:Note: ''Though Ghost Widow and Black Scorpion are presented as [[Archvillain]]s, they are more like bosses.''


:''Sorry, {{Character}}''.<br />
Hero set 1:
* [[Synapse]] (Enemy) ([[Hero]])
:''I have no choice in this.''<br />
* [[Ms. Liberty]] (Enemy) ([[Hero]])
* [[Mynx]] (Enemy) (Hero)
[[File:Jade Spider Model Two.jpg|thumb|250px|right|{{center|The Jade Spider!}}]]
Hero set 2:
* [[Malaise]] (Enemy) ([[Hero]])
* [[Infernal]] (Enemy) ([[Hero]])
* [[Numina]] (Enemy) ([[Hero]])


:''I don't expect you to understand, that's not why I called you here.''<br />
Hero set 3:
* [[Citadel]] (Enemy) ([[Hero]])
* [[Positron]] (Enemy) ([[Hero]])
* [[Synapse]] (Enemy) ([[Hero]]) ...again.


:''I expect your defeat to be used as proof to [[Lord Recluse|Recluse]] of my TRUE loyalties.''}}
Hero set 4:
* [[Manticore]] (Enemy) ([[Hero]])
* [[Sister Psyche]] (Enemy) ([[Hero]])
* [[Statesman]] (Enemy) ([[Hero]])




{{NPC Text|title=Manticore Dialog|text=
{{Ambush|
'''At 75% Life:'''  ''"There are things at work here bigger than you, Character."''<br>'''At 25% Life:'''  ''"Defeating me will only make things easier for me."''<br>'''Defeated:'''  ''"You have not defeated me. Only hastened my role in Arachnos"''<br>
You will be ambushed by a hero when the hero is entering the mission. At the beginning there's no hero in the mission. Synapse will attack you after 15 Longbow have been defeated. When Synapse has been defeated, Ms. Liberty will attack you followed a little later by Mynx. Thereafter heroes will attack you in "sets" of 3 heroes like displayed in the NPC description. The heroes of a set will not appear simultaneously but with a short delay between each hero and not necessarily in the order given above. Beware that each hero has his/her Longbow support.}}
'''Defeats a hero:''' ''"(Missing text)"''}}


{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Ghost Widow Dialogue|text=
'''Upon entering mission:'''  ''"Lead the way, {{Character}}.  We've got a world to rule."''}}


'''Debriefing'''
{{NPC Text|title=Freedom Phalanx and Vindicators' Ambush Dialogue|text=


Ah, so that's what happened?  We were lead to believe something along those lines, but honestly, did you expect anything less?  Manticore has always walked the line from [[Hero]] to [[Villain]].  I myself have witnessed multiple timelines where he was in fact the right hand man to Lord Recluse.  It may horrify you to know that in almost all of those worlds, Recluse and Manticore ruled without question.
'''Synapse:''' ''"Looks like I got here just in time."''<br />
'''Ms. Liberty:''' ''"Synapse, slow down!"''<br />
'''Mynx:''' ''Time to claw some eyes out.''<br />
'''Infernal:''' ''"We came as soon as you called, Liberty."''<br />
'''Numina:''' ''"Now this won't do at all."''<br />
'''Citadel:''' ''"Your logic is flawed, {{Character}}."''<br />
'''Positron:''' ''"Alright, it's time for the professionals."''
'''Synapse (second spawn):''' ''"I'm back! What did I miss?"''<br />}}


[[Mender Lazarus|Lazarus]] was right about you.  We did come to the correct time.
{{Cutscene|Text=[[File:CutsceneManticore1.jpg|300px|right|thumb|{{center|Manticore's plan}}]]
'''Manticore:'''


==={{UL|Agree to Mender Silos' mission}}===
:''You can tell your boss it was all a lie.''


'''Trading Spaces <br />Part Finale'''
:''Statesman and I set it all up from the beginning.''


'''Briefing'''
:''Recluse, that egomaniac bought it.  To think that I would turn on the Phalanx.''


[[Lord Recluse]] is poised to strike [[Paragon City]]. I've found the key temporal node where this event takes place. I would like to send you there to determine if the 'greater good' is actually brought about.
:''These are my people... my family.''


'''Mission Acceptance'''
:''And this, this is for Sister Psyche.''}}


Recluse assaults [[Siren's Call]] to use it as a staging ground to assault Paragon City.  Heroes and Villains clashed at that harbor, each fighting for what they believed in.  Neither side knew that this battle could play a part in the events of the future.  Even Lord Recluse himself would have difficulty comprehending the full measure of his actions.


Go to Siren's Call and aid the heroes of your time.  Make sure they succeed where so often they have failed.
'''Debriefing'''


'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
You've managed to alter the timeline so that Lord Recluse overtook Siren's Call. From there, he will be able to siege Paragon City. There will be resistance of course, but all the major powers have been taken out thanks to you.


You need to go through the portal to Siren's Call. Aid [[Statesman]] and the others in their defense against [[Arachnos]]. It is my current belief that the heroes must win this battle.
The causality curve should catch up to our own time like a wave. However, I must tell you, do not expect a tsunami to wash across us. There are too many other factors from then to now that could push the time back to when it was. Time is a difficult thing to change, often taking numerous alterations to make even a minor adjustment in the future.


{{Mission Objective|Entrance=As you step out of the Ouroboros portal, you can feel the ground shaking under your feet.|Primary=Stop Arachnos Assault|Secondary=13 Phalanx and Vindicators to Aid
This is why I have chosen to bring Ouroboros here rather than some when else. Lazarus and I have determined that this is the strongest temporal node with the potential for greatest alterations, but as with everything else, only time will tell.
**Defeat the Jade Spider|Additional=|Completion=You've defeated the Jade Spider and helped saved Paragon City... this time.<br>
''You've saved Paragon City from Lord Recluse's attack.''}}


'''Enemies'''
== Souvenir ==


{{Enemy Arachnos}}
'''Trading Places'''


The hero known as [[Manticore]] has always walked a line between the light and the dark. On this day, he crossed it, joining [[Lord Recluse|Recluse]] and the rest of the villains to take down the [[Freedom Phalanx]]. However, his betrayal was not to the heroes but to the villains.


{{Bug|''Though each Vindicator and Freedom Phalanx character is presented as a Hero, his Hit Points and attacks are those of a Pet class ally, regardless of difficulty. Citadel is the only exception to this rule, and he spawned as an Elite Boss. He could be a Hero in fact. Please update this info if this is the case.''}}
You aided him in his battle against the [[Vindicators]], bringing him into the fold of [[Arachnos]]. You were even there when he brought down [[Sister Psyche]]. With the way he coldly went after her, no one say he was 'faking' it.


Yet, when the moment of truth came and Lord Recluse began his assault on [[Siren's Call]], Manticore turned on you. Regretfully for him, his betrayal was too late. The [[Jade Spider]] performed perfectly, mentally commanding all those opposing to join Arachnos. The Phalanx and Vindicators were taken down. Even Manticore was made to pay for his double cross.


'''Notable NPCs'''
Lord Recluse was able to begin his true siege of [[Paragon City]]. You sit back in your own time and wait for what the [[Ouroboros]] call the causality curve to catch up to now.


'''Allies:'''
== Reward ==
 
Unlike the larger [[Strike Force]]s, "Trading Places" is more like a [[Story Arc]], and can be completed in about an hour. Consequently, it has no accomplishment badge, and offers only 5 [[Merit Rewards|Reward Merits]].
* [[Back Alley Brawler]] (Ally, Hostage)
* [[Citadel]] (Elite Boss Ally, Hostage)
* [[Infernal]] (Ally, Hostage)
* [[Manticore]] (Ally, Hostage)
* [[Malaise]] (Ally, Hostage)
* [[Ms. Liberty]] (Ally, Hostage)
* [[Mynx]] (Ally, Hostage)
* [[Numina]] (Ally, Hostage)
* [[Positron]] (Ally, Hostage)
* [[Statesman]] (Ally, Hostage)
* [[Sister Psyche]] (Ally, Hostage)
* [[Swan]] (Ally, Hostage)
* [[Synapse]] (Ally, Hostage)
 
'''Enemies:'''
 
* Jade Spider Battalion x 7 ([[Bane_Spiders#Bane_Spider_Executioner|Arachnos Bane Spider Executioner]]) (Boss)
* [[Black Scorpion]] (Arch-villain) (Guarding Synapse)
* [[Captain Mako|Mako]] (Arch-villain) (Guarding Citadel)
* [[Ghost Widow]] (Arch-villain) (Guarding Positron)
* [[Lord Recluse]] (Arch-villain) (Guarding Statesman)
* [[Scirocco]] (Arch-villain) (Guarding Ms. Liberty)
* [[Silver Mantis]] (Arch-villain) (Guarding Mynx)
* [[Jade Spider]] (Arch-villain) (Spawns once all heroes have been rescued)
 
 
{{Ambush|''Character is with the Freedom Phalanx!''
'''After rescuing each Freedom Phalanx member''', you will be ambushed by '''one squad''' of '''Arachnos soldiers'''.}}
 
{{Ambush|''Character is with the Vindicators!''
'''After rescuing each Vindicator''', you will be ambushed by '''one squad''' of '''Arachnos soldiers'''.}}
 
 
{{Cutscene|Text=[[Image:Jade Spider Cutscene.jpg|thumb|300px|{{center|The Jade Spider attacks Siren's Call.}}]]'''Arachnos Fortunata Mistress:''' 
:''Look!  The Jade Spider arrives.''
 
 
'''Arachnos Fortunata Mistress:'''


:''Arachnos shall prevail.''}}




'''Debriefing'''


The Jade Spider has fallen, and with it Recluse's plans for domination of Paragon City.  You would not believe the world that unfolded from Recluse's successful assault.  I believe even he would not want such a world to rule.


== Reward ==
Unlike the larger [[Task Forces]], "Trading Places" is more like a [[Story Arc]], and can be completed in about an hour. Consequently, it has no accomplishment badge, and offers only a Single Origin Enhancement reward instead of a Pool C [[Recipe]].


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Latest revision as of 10:23, 2 November 2022

Overview

This article is about the villain Strike Force. For the hero Task Force, see Mender Silos Task Force.


Task Force
Trading Places
Mender Silos.jpg
Contact Mender Silos
Zone Ouroboros
Suggested Team Size 1 player
Coordinates (690.4, 733.8, -768.7)[Copy]
Level Range 46-50
Merits 10
Enemy Groups
v • d • e

The Mender Silos Strike Force is the third of three Ouroboros Strike Forces. The other two Ouroboros Strike Forces are started by Mender Lazarus and Mender Tesseract.

This Strike Force can be completed solo, but due to the difficulty, a team is recommended.

Unlike normal Task Forces, Archvillains/Heros will spawn as Elite Bosses according to Notoriety and number of players in the team.

Mender Silos is found inside the building in Ouroboros, up the stairs.



Editor's Note:

This story was originally published in issues #10 - 12 of the City of Heroes comic book. Enjoy.

Missions

Merit Rewards: This activity awards 10 Reward Merits.

Agree to form a Strike Force

Trading Places
Part One
Exemplar Level: 46-50

Briefing

It might be hard to believe that there was a time when Lord Recluse stood at the precipice of taking over Paragon City. As is so often the case, he and his 'patrons' failed in their mission due to the supposed heroes of your time. I propose a pronunciamento to you, one who is not so terrified of the taboo, that perhaps Recluse should have succeeded. Not just for his gains or even all of the Rogue Isles, no it's much bigger than that. For mankind to survive the 'coming storm', Lord Recluse must rule the world.

Note: This series of mission is recommended for group play. You're welcome to try it as a solo player, but it'll be tough. Consider yourself warned and good luck either way.

Mission Acceptance

I'll send you back in time, insert you into the Arachnos and guide you through it all. Our goal is to make sure Lord Recluse succeeds this time.

The first step is for you to track down a mendacious man I believe to be at the root of this. Seek him out and aid him if he'll take it. He is at the fulcrum of these events and you may very well be right at his side, Character.

Unnecessary Solicitation

You need to find your way through the portal and into the life of Arachnos past. It's not far back, you may even see yourself if you were a part of them in that 'then'.

But that is not important. What is important is that you look for the man at the root of this struggle. He will be at Siren's Call... waiting for you.

Mission Objective(s)

  • Aid the "Mendacious Man"
    • Escort Manticore to Arachnos Flyer

You've escorted Manticore to the Arachnos flyer. From here on out, it'll be Lord Recluse who determines what to do with him.

Enemies

Longbow


Notable NPCs


Ambush! After entering the mission, eventually, there will be an ambush by Longbow.

Ambush! "Manticore! Get back here."

Upon rescuing Manticore, there will be an ambush by Longbow.

Arachnos Fortunata
Manticore (and Ms. Liberty) dialogue

Debriefing

Well done, Character. Are you wondering why you aren't seeing the changes in the time stream. You wouldn't, not yet. I however can. You are a rock rising out of the stream with all of possibility flowing around you.

Before you leave, I want you to be aware of my gratitude.

Clue
Trading Places

Mender Silos, a man who claims something beyond the good and evil you surround yourself with, sends you to Siren's Call to find Manticore. History tells him of a time when Manticore crossed the line from hero to villain. Silos believes that this point in history is key to determining what happens in the future and how to stop it. You go to Siren's Call and discover the Vindicators are there engaged in battle with Manticore. Never one to turn down a fight with Ms. Goody-two-shoes, you decide to aid Manticore. Afterwards, he looks you straight in the eye and says the funniest thing, 'take me to your leader.'

This should be interesting.

Determine the true depths of Manticore's evil ways.

Trading Places
Part Two

Briefing

You don't have to hide your thoughts from me. I can see them all over your face. You don't believe Manticore would turn against his kind. Very well, I have just the place for you to go next. You will see who Manticore is willing to become.

Are you interested in seeing this transformation ?

Mission Acceptance

Recluse made a proposal to Manticore: take out Sister Psyche. If you had difficulty believing Manticore would turn on his own, you'll likely find this even harder to believe. So, go back in time and see what this man who claims to be a hero did and then tell me, is it the actions or the intention behind them that makes us heroes or villains ?

Unnecessary Solicitation

You need to go with Manticore and help him take out Sister Psyche. Or, if he changes his mind, be there to witness what he does. The Arachnos will believe that you are working for Lord Recluse directly. They will give you no cause for worry.

Mission Objective(s)

Sister Psyche has infiltrated Arachnos. Be warned, things might not be what they seem.

  • Aid Manticore against Sister Psyche
    • Capture Sister Psyche

You've aided Manticore in capturing Sister Psyche.

Enemies

Arachnos
Longbow
Editor's Note:

Arachnos and Longbow will be hostile to each other.


Notable NPCs


You've found a hand written letter addressed to Character.

Clue
Dear Character...

While time traveling into the past, you visit an Arachnos Base and in a crate you find a handwritten letter addressed to Character...

While you have not yet met me face to face, I hope you've grown to see the truth to my words and begun to question your Ouroboros masters. You, of all people, should not be bound by their constraints. They have come all across the cosmos, disregarding the law of nature, but yet they bind you to the events they control. Have you noticed how they rarely send you into the future? What secret do they guard there that they don't want you to learn?

Mender Silos gives you no choice. It is only I who offer you that simple right. All I ask in return is that you question him, question Ouroboros, question everything - even me. I expect nothing less from you. You are an individual of intellect who will see through their lies and once you do, you will find me at the end of it, offering you the truth you deserve. It is then and only then that we shall truly meet for the first time.

Until that time, I trust that you have found my letters and have taken them to heart. Ultimately, the choice will be yours. As always, look for me in the Pillar. I will make myself known when the time is right.

Travel well.

Arachnos chatter
Sister Psyche dialogue

Debriefing

Well done. You've captured Sister Psyche. Now Lord Recluse will use her to power his Jade Spider. This of course, will kill her, nothing I'm sure you're too worried about. However, her death may well be what saves the world. I apologize if you find this mission morally ambiguous.

Lazarus was right about you. We did come to the correct time.

Clue
Trading Places

Even though Manticore claims loyalty, Lord Recluse does not truly believe him. A challenge is put forth to Manticore to 'capture Sister Psyche'. You're sent in to aid Manticore, when in truth you know you're there to keep an eye on him if he happens to feel the need to become heroic again. However, you discover that Sister Psyche isn't the type to just sit back and let herself be captured. She's assaulted an Arachnos base looking for Manticore. She doesn't believe he'd turn and on the off chance he did, she decided to make some friends by mentally taking over the entire Arachnos base.

Assault Siren's Call

Trading Places
Part Finale

Briefing

The time has come. Recluse has made his assault on Siren's Call. From there he will sweep across Paragon and then the world. If my hypothesis is true, then he will succeed and in his success, he will actually save the world from annihilation.

Mission Acceptance

Siren's Call will be the staging ground for the Arachnos assault. You must go there and aid Lord Recluse's army. There will be many trying to stop you, but you must succeed.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Go to Siren's Call. Take down the Longbow and defeat every hero there.

Mission Objective(s)

The time has come for Lord Recluse to take his rightful place as ruler of the world. Here, in Siren's Call, is where it all begins.

  • 50 Longbow to defeat
  • Defeat Synapse
  • Defeat Ms. Liberty
  • Defeat Mynx
  • Defeat Infernal
  • Defeat Malaise
  • Defeat Numina
  • Defeat Citadel
  • Defeat Positron
  • Defeat Synapse Again
  • Defeat Manticore
  • Defeat Sister Psyche
  • Defeat Statesman

You've managed to destroy the Freedom Phalanx as well as the Vindicators. Siren's Call is now in the hands of Arachnos.

Arachnos' assault spearhead: Black Scorpion and Ghost Widow

Enemies

Freedom Phalanx
Vindicators
Longbow

Neutral Forces

Arachnos
Editor's Note:

Neutral forces will not give experience or infamy for enemies they fully defeat. They will not follow the team either.

Notable NPCs

Note: Though Ghost Widow and Black Scorpion are presented as Archvillains, they are more like bosses.

Hero set 1:

The Jade Spider!

Hero set 2:

Hero set 3:

Hero set 4:


Ambush! You will be ambushed by a hero when the hero is entering the mission. At the beginning there's no hero in the mission. Synapse will attack you after 15 Longbow have been defeated. When Synapse has been defeated, Ms. Liberty will attack you followed a little later by Mynx. Thereafter heroes will attack you in "sets" of 3 heroes like displayed in the NPC description. The heroes of a set will not appear simultaneously but with a short delay between each hero and not necessarily in the order given above. Beware that each hero has his/her Longbow support.

Ghost Widow Dialogue
Freedom Phalanx and Vindicators' Ambush Dialogue
Manticore's plan

Manticore:

You can tell your boss it was all a lie.
Statesman and I set it all up from the beginning.
Recluse, that egomaniac bought it. To think that I would turn on the Phalanx.
These are my people... my family.
And this, this is for Sister Psyche.


Debriefing

You've managed to alter the timeline so that Lord Recluse overtook Siren's Call. From there, he will be able to siege Paragon City. There will be resistance of course, but all the major powers have been taken out thanks to you.

The causality curve should catch up to our own time like a wave. However, I must tell you, do not expect a tsunami to wash across us. There are too many other factors from then to now that could push the time back to when it was. Time is a difficult thing to change, often taking numerous alterations to make even a minor adjustment in the future.

This is why I have chosen to bring Ouroboros here rather than some when else. Lazarus and I have determined that this is the strongest temporal node with the potential for greatest alterations, but as with everything else, only time will tell.

Souvenir

Trading Places

The hero known as Manticore has always walked a line between the light and the dark. On this day, he crossed it, joining Recluse and the rest of the villains to take down the Freedom Phalanx. However, his betrayal was not to the heroes but to the villains.

You aided him in his battle against the Vindicators, bringing him into the fold of Arachnos. You were even there when he brought down Sister Psyche. With the way he coldly went after her, no one say he was 'faking' it.

Yet, when the moment of truth came and Lord Recluse began his assault on Siren's Call, Manticore turned on you. Regretfully for him, his betrayal was too late. The Jade Spider performed perfectly, mentally commanding all those opposing to join Arachnos. The Phalanx and Vindicators were taken down. Even Manticore was made to pay for his double cross.

Lord Recluse was able to begin his true siege of Paragon City. You sit back in your own time and wait for what the Ouroboros call the causality curve to catch up to now.

Reward

Unlike the larger Strike Forces, "Trading Places" is more like a Story Arc, and can be completed in about an hour. Consequently, it has no accomplishment badge, and offers only 5 Reward Merits.




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