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'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 2 through 10 ([[Abandoned Sewer Network|Abandoned Sewers]] Levels 35 through 40)<br />
'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 2 through 10 ([[Abandoned Sewer Network|Abandoned Sewers]] Levels 35 through 40)<br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 5 to 8-person teams <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 5 to 8-person teams <br />
'''Highlights''': <br />
'''Highlights''':
*''Underworld''<br />
*''Underworld''
:This is the hub of the sewers<br />
:This is the hub of the sewers
*''[[Hydra (Archvillain)|Hydra Monster]]''<br />
*''[[Hydra (Archvillain)|Hydra Monster]]''
:Speak to [[Mairenn MacGregor]] outside the [[Atlas Park]] Sewer entrance for more information about joining a [[Abandoned Sewers Trial|Task Force]] to battle this high-level threat <br />
:Speak to [[Mairenn MacGregor]] outside the [[Atlas Park]] Sewer entrance for more information about joining a [[Abandoned Sewers Trial|Task Force]] to battle this high-level threat.
'''Identified Hostiles''':<br />
'''Identified Hostiles''':
*[[Circle of Thorns]] (Abandoned) <br />
*[[Circle of Thorns]] (Abandoned)
*[[Hellions]]<br />
*[[Hellions]]
*[[Hydra]] <br />
*[[Hydra]]
*[[The Lost]] <br />
*[[The Lost]]
*[[Rikti]] (Abandoned Sewers)<br />
*[[Rikti]] (Abandoned Sewers)
*[[Trolls]]<br />
*[[Trolls]]
'''Amenities''':<br />
'''Amenities''':
*None
*None


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See my report for more information. It should give you an idea what to expect:<br />
See my report for more information. It should give you an idea what to expect:<br />
'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
''Same as Reconnaissance Officer (Atlas Park)''
''Same as Reconnaissance Officer at Atlas Park entrance.''
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==== The Sewer Network (Skyway City Entrance)====
==== The Sewer Network (Skyway City Entrance)====
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'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
''Same as Reconnaissance Officer at Atlas Park entrance.''
''Same as Reconnaissance Officer at Atlas Park entrance.''
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==== The Sewer Network (Steel Canyon Entrance)====
==== The Sewer Network (Steel Canyon Entrance)====
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'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
''Same as Reconnaissance Officer at Atlas Park entrance.''
''Same as Reconnaissance Officer at Atlas Park entrance.''
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==== The Sewer Network (Boomtown Entrance)====
==== The Sewer Network (Boomtown Entrance)====
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'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
''Same as Reconnaissance Officer at Atlas Park entrance.''
''Same as Reconnaissance Officer at Atlas Park entrance.''
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==== The Hollows (Atlas Park Entrance) ====
==== The Hollows (Atlas Park Entrance) ====
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'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 5 through 15 <br />
'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 5 through 15 <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 1 to 5-person teams <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 1 to 5-person teams <br />
'''Highlights''': <br />
'''Highlights''':
*''"[[Minions of Igneous|Rock Men]]"''<br />
*''"[[Minions of Igneous|Rock Men]]"''
:It is believed that these cave guardians are connected to the [[Devouring Earth]] in some way.<br />
:It is believed that these cave guardians are connected to the [[Devouring Earth]] in some way.
*''[[Cavern of Transcendence Trial|Caverns of Transcendence]]''<br />
*''[[Cavern of Transcendence Trial|Caverns of Transcendence]]''
:[[Talshak the Mystic]] provides a Task Force to rescue [[David Wincott|David Wincott's]] [[Sam Wincott|child]], who has been taken to the deadly caverns.
:[[Talshak the Mystic]] provides a Task Force to rescue [[David Wincott|David Wincott's]] [[Sam Wincott|child]], who has been taken to the deadly caverns.
*''"Grendel's Gulch"''<br />
*''"Grendel's Gulch"''
:This huge bowl-shaped indentation is littered with large packs of [[Trolls]] and [[Minions of Igneous|Rock Men]].<br />
:This huge bowl-shaped indentation is littered with large packs of [[Trolls]] and [[Minions of Igneous|Rock Men]].
'''Identified Hostiles''':<br />
'''Identified Hostiles''':
*[[Circle of Thorns]]<br />
*[[Circle of Thorns]]
*[[Coralax]]<br />
*[[Coralax]]
*[[Hellions]]<br />
*[[Hellions]]
*[[Hydra|Hydra Men]]<br />
*[[Hydra|Hydra Men]]
*[[The Lost]] <br />
*[[The Lost]]
*[[Outcasts]]<br />
*[[Outcasts]]
*[[Trolls]]<br />
*[[Trolls]]
*[[Skulls]]<br />
*[[Skulls]]
*[[Tsoo]]<br />
*[[Tsoo]]
*[[Vahzilok]]<br />
*[[Vahzilok]]
'''Amenities''':<br />
'''Amenities''':
*Mobile Hospital
*Mobile Hospital
*Trainer ([[Foreshadow]])
*Trainer ([[Foreshadow]])
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'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
''Same as Reconnaissance Officer at Atlas Park Entrance.''
''Same as Reconnaissance Officer at Atlas Park Entrance.''
}}
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==== Perez Park (Atlas Park Entrance) ====
==== Perez Park (Atlas Park Entrance) ====
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'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 7 through 14 <br />
'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 7 through 14 <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 3 to 5-person teams <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 3 to 5-person teams <br />
'''Highlights''': <br />
'''Highlights''':
*''The Maze''<br />
*''The Maze''
:A huge cluster of trees and twisted roots, heavily populated by villains. <br />
:A huge cluster of trees and twisted roots, heavily populated by villains.
'''Identified Hostiles''':<br />
'''Identified Hostiles''':
*[[Kraken]]<br />
*[[Kraken]]
*[[Circle of Thorns]]<br />
*[[Circle of Thorns]]
*[[Clockwork]]<br />
*[[Clockwork]]
*[[Hellions]]<br />
*[[Hellions]]
*[[Hydra|Hydra Men]] <br />
*[[Hydra|Hydra Men]]
*[[The Lost]]<br />
*[[The Lost]]
*[[Skulls]]<br />
*[[Skulls]]
*[[Vahzilok]]<br />
*[[Vahzilok]]
'''Amenities''':<br />
'''Amenities''':
*None}}
*None}}


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See my report for more information. It should give you an idea what to expect:<br />
See my report for more information. It should give you an idea what to expect:<br />
'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
''Same as Reconnaissance Officer at Atlas Park entrance.''}}
''Same as Reconnaissance Officer at Atlas Park entrance.''
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==== Perez Park (Steel Canyon Entrance) ====
==== Perez Park (Steel Canyon Entrance) ====
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See my report for more information. It should give you an idea what to expect:<br />
See my report for more information. It should give you an idea what to expect:<br />
'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
''Same as Reconnaissance Officer at Atlas Park entrance.''}}
''Same as Reconnaissance Officer at Atlas Park entrance.''
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==== Perez Park (Skyway City Entrance) ====
==== Perez Park (Skyway City Entrance) ====
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See my report for more information. It should give you an idea what to expect:<br />
See my report for more information. It should give you an idea what to expect:<br />
'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
''Same as Reconnaissance Officer at Atlas Park entrance.''}}
''Same as Reconnaissance Officer at Atlas Park entrance.''
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==== Boomtown ====
==== Boomtown ====
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'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 11 through 19 <br />
'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 11 through 19 <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 3 to 5-person teams <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 3 to 5-person teams <br />
'''Highlights''': <br />
'''Highlights''':
*''Rubble''<br />
*''Rubble''
:And lots of it. <br />
:And lots of it.
'''Identified Hostiles''':<br />
'''Identified Hostiles''':
*[[Babbage]] (a wandering mostrosity created by the [[Clockwork]])<br />
*[[Babbage]] (a wandering mostrosity created by the [[Clockwork]])
*[[Clockwork]]<br />
*[[Clockwork]]
*[[Council]]<br />
*[[Council]]
*[[The Lost]]<br />
*[[The Lost]]
*[[Outcasts]] <br />
*[[Outcasts]]
*[[Trolls]]<br />
*[[Trolls]]
*[[Vahzilok]]<br />
*[[Vahzilok]]
'''Amenities''':<br />
'''Amenities''':
*None}}
*None}}


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'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 23 through 29 <br />
'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 23 through 29 <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 5 to 8-person teams <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 5 to 8-person teams <br />
'''Highlights''': <br />
'''Highlights''':
*''Levels 20 - 29''<br />
*''Levels 20 - 29''
:See [[Jane Hallaway]] in [[Independence Port]] regarding forming a [[Terra Volta Respecification Trial|Task Force]] to keep [[Sky Raiders]] from stealing the fuel to sell on the [[Black Market]] or using it for more sinister purpose. <br />
:See [[Jane Hallaway]] in [[Independence Port]] regarding forming a [[Terra Volta Respecification Trial|Task Force]] to keep [[Sky Raiders]] from stealing the fuel to sell on the [[Black Market]] or using it for more sinister purpose.
*''Levels 30 - 39''<br />
*''Levels 30 - 39''
:See [[Captain James Harlan]] in [[Founders Falls]] regarding forming a [[Terra Volta Respecification Trial|Task Force]] to keep [[Freakshow]] from destroying the power plant. <br />
:See [[Captain James Harlan]] in [[Founders Falls]] regarding forming a [[Terra Volta Respecification Trial|Task Force]] to keep [[Freakshow]] from destroying the power plant.
*''Levels 40 - 50''<br />
*''Levels 40 - 50''
:Speak to Major Richard Flagg in [[Peregrine Island]] about locating the cipher for the new [[Rikti]] code. <br />
:Speak to Major Richard Flagg in [[Peregrine Island]] about locating the cipher for the new [[Rikti]] code.
'''Identified Hostiles''':<br />
'''Identified Hostiles''':
*[[Devouring Earth]] <br />
*[[Devouring Earth]]
*[[Freakshow]]<br />
*[[Freakshow]]
*[[The Lost]]<br />
*[[The Lost]]
*[[Sky Raiders]]<br />
*[[Sky Raiders]]
'''Amenities''':<br />
'''Amenities''':
*None}}
*None}}


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'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
'''RECONNAISSANCE REPORT'''<br />
'''*** Approved Use Only ***'''<br />
'''*** Approved Use Only ***'''<br />
'''History''': [[Striga Isle]] is the location of the infamous Port Noble, a haven for assorted cutthroats and grey market traders. <br />
'''History''': [[Striga Isle]] is the location of the infamous Port Noble, a haven for assorted cutthroats and grey market traders.<br />
'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 20 through 29 <br />
'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 20 through 29 <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 1 to 5-person teams <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 1 to 5-person teams <br />
'''Highlights''': <br />
'''Highlights''':
*''Wolf's Throat''<br />
*''Wolf's Throat''
:A tunnel that spans Mount Richardson to The Maw. <br />
:A tunnel that spans Mount Richardson to The Maw.
*''The [[Council]] Base''<br />
*''The [[Council]] Base''
:Located on Mount Richardson, a huge heavily manned military structure. <br />
:Located on Mount Richardson, a huge heavily manned military structure.
*''The Volcano''<br />
*''The Volcano''
:See [[Ernesto Hess]] about joining a [[Ernesto Hess Task Force|Task Force]] to find out what's inside and how to stop it. <br />
:See [[Ernesto Hess]] about joining a [[Ernesto Hess Task Force|Task Force]] to find out what's inside and how to stop it.
*''Kheldian War''<br />
*''Kheldian War''
:See [[Moonfire]] about joining a [[Moonfire Task Force|Task Force]] to find out more. <br />
:See [[Moonfire]] about joining a [[Moonfire Task Force|Task Force]] to find out more.
'''Identified Hostiles''':<br />
'''Identified Hostiles''':
*[[Banished Pantheon]] <br />
*[[Banished Pantheon]]
*[[Council]]<br />
*[[Council]]
*[[Devouring Earth]]<br />
*[[Devouring Earth]]
*[[Family|The Family]]<br />
*[[Family|The Family]]
*[[Sky Raiders]]<br />
*[[Sky Raiders]]
*[[Warriors|The Warriors]]<br />
*[[Warriors|The Warriors]]
'''Amenities''':<br />
'''Amenities''':
*[[Trainer]] ([[Ravenstorm]])
*[[Trainer]] ([[Ravenstorm]])
*Stores (located in Port Noble and Mount Richardson)}}
*Stores (located in Port Noble and Mount Richardson)}}
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'''*** Approved Use Only ***'''<br />
'''*** Approved Use Only ***'''<br />
'''History''': Formerly known as Astoria, this is a place where crumbling magics hold a horrible dark god from the ancient world barely in check. As Mot's bonds loosen, his influence spreads, raising the dead and causing havoc and horror.<br />
'''History''': Formerly known as Astoria, this is a place where crumbling magics hold a horrible dark god from the ancient world barely in check. As Mot's bonds loosen, his influence spreads, raising the dead and causing havoc and horror.<br />
'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 21 through 29 <br />
'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 21 through 29<br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 3-person to 5-person teams <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 3-person to 5-person teams<br />
'''Highlights''':<br />
'''Highlights''':
*''Dense Fog''<br />
*''Dense Fog''
:The entire landscape is covered in such a heavy fog that it appears nearly twilight even during the day.<br />
:The entire landscape is covered in such a heavy fog that it appears nearly twilight even during the day.
*''Ghostly Citizens''<br />
*''Ghostly Citizens''
:Several citizens perished and their ghosts remain, walking the streets of Dark Astoria. Get too close and they disappear.<br />
:Several citizens perished and their ghosts remain, walking the streets of Dark Astoria. Get too close and they disappear.
'''Identified Hostiles''':<br />
'''Identified Hostiles''':
*[[Adamastor]]<br />
*[[Adamastor]]
*[[Banished Pantheon]]<br />
*[[Banished Pantheon]]
*[[Circle of Thorns]]<br />
*[[Circle of Thorns]]
*[[Tsoo]] <br />
*[[Tsoo]]
'''Amenities''':<br />
'''Amenities''':
*St. Elegius Hospital}}
*St. Elegius Hospital}}


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'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 30 through 38 <br />
'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 30 through 38 <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 3 to 5-person teams <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 3 to 5-person teams <br />
'''Highlights''': <br />
'''Highlights''':
*''Carnival Town''<br />
*''Carnival Town''
:A [[Freakshow]] controlled stronghold utilizing debris and materials from the zone. <br />
:A [[Freakshow]] controlled stronghold utilizing debris and materials from the zone.
*''Epicenter''<br />
*''Epicenter''
:The center of the attack on the [[Crey]] labs, a huge dark scar in the ground. <br />
:The center of the attack on the [[Crey]] labs, a huge dark scar in the ground.
*''Closed SWAT entrance''<br />
*''Closed SWAT entrance''
:This SWAT entrance was closed down when the [[Rikti]] invaded for the second time. All access is controlled via DPO centers manned by The [[Vanguard]]. <br /> 
:This SWAT entrance was closed down when the [[Rikti]] invaded for the second time. All access is controlled via DPO centers manned by The [[Vanguard]].
'''Identified Hostiles''':<br />
'''Identified Hostiles''':
*[[Jurassik]] <br />
*[[Jurassik]]
*[[Crey]]<br />
*[[Crey]]
*[[Devouring Earth]]<br />
*[[Devouring Earth]]
*[[Freakshow]]<br />
*[[Freakshow]]
*[[Nemesis]]<br />
*[[Nemesis]]
*[[Rikti]]<br />
*[[Rikti]]
'''Amenities''':<br />
'''Amenities''':
*None}}
*None}}


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'''History''': This area, formerly known as Woodvale, was once a quiet and prosperous community. When [[Crey|Crey Industries]] moved in, the Devouring Earth soon followed and the city became a battleground as the Devouring Earth struggled to recreate its own version of Eden.<br />
'''History''': This area, formerly known as Woodvale, was once a quiet and prosperous community. When [[Crey|Crey Industries]] moved in, the Devouring Earth soon followed and the city became a battleground as the Devouring Earth struggled to recreate its own version of Eden.<br />
'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 31 through 40<br />
'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 31 through 40<br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 5 to 8-person teams <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 5 to 8-person teams<br />
'''Highlights''': <br />
'''Highlights''':<br />
*''Captured Heroes''<br />
*''Captured Heroes''
:See [[Woodsman]] about a [[Eden Trial|Task Force]] to rescue the 'Prisoners of Eden'.<br />
:See [[Woodsman]] about a [[Eden Trial|Task Force]] to rescue the 'Prisoners of Eden'.
*''Hive Entrance''<br />
*''Hive Entrance''
:This is the only access route to [[The Hive]], where [[Hamidon]] can be found. <br />
:This is the only access route to [[The Hive]], where [[Hamidon]] can be found.
'''Identified Hostiles''':<br />
'''Identified Hostiles''':
*[[Crey]]<br />
*[[Crey]]
*[[Devouring Earth]]<br />
*[[Devouring Earth]]
*[[Nemesis]]<br />
*[[Nemesis]]
'''Amenities''':<br />
'''Amenities''':
*None}}
*None}}


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'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 40 through 47 <br />
'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 40 through 47 <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 5 to 8-person teams <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 5 to 8-person teams <br />
'''Highlights''': <br />
'''Highlights''':
*''[[Firebase Zulu]]''<br />
*''[[Firebase Zulu]]''
:The main military installation and access point from Earth <br />
:The main military installation and access point from Earth
*''[[Cascade Archipelago]]''<br />
*''[[Cascade Archipelago]]''
:A series of islands that run more vertical rather than horizontal, home to the rare Kora Fruit <br />
:A series of islands that run more vertical rather than horizontal, home to the rare Kora Fruit
*''[[The Chantry]]''<br />
*''[[The Chantry]]''
:One of the stranger pockets within the Shadow Shard, the domain of another part of [[Rularuu the Ravager|Rularuu's]] consciousness that he found too troublesome to deal with: his [[Faathim the Kind|conscience]] <br />
:One of the stranger pockets within the Shadow Shard, the domain of another part of [[Rularuu the Ravager|Rularuu's]] consciousness that he found too troublesome to deal with: his [[Faathim the Kind|conscience]]
*''[[The Storm Palace]]''<br />
*''[[The Storm Palace]]''
:Home to [[Rularuu the Ravager|Rularuu the Crazed]], an expression of the real Rularuu's frustrations at his imprisonment <br />
:Home to [[Rularuu the Ravager|Rularuu the Crazed]], an expression of the real Rularuu's frustrations at his imprisonment
'''Identified Hostiles''':<br />
'''Identified Hostiles''':
*[[Soldiers of Rularuu|Brutes]] (absent from Zulu)<br />
*[[Soldiers of Rularuu|Brutes]] (absent from Zulu)
*[[Circle of Thorns]] (Cascade Archipelago}<br />
*[[Circle of Thorns]] (Cascade Archipelago}
*[[Crey]] (Firebase Zulu)<br />
*[[Crey]] (Firebase Zulu)
*[[Soldiers of Rularuu|Natterlings]] (Zulu and Cascade Archipelago)
*[[Soldiers of Rularuu|Natterlings]] (Zulu and Cascade Archipelago)
*[[Nemesis]] (Zulu and Cascade Archipelago)
*[[Nemesis]] (Zulu and Cascade Archipelago)
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*[[Soldiers of Rularuu|Storm Elementals]] (Storm Palace)
*[[Soldiers of Rularuu|Storm Elementals]] (Storm Palace)
*[[Soldiers of Rularuu|Wisps]] (Cascade Archipelago and Storm Palace)
*[[Soldiers of Rularuu|Wisps]] (Cascade Archipelago and Storm Palace)
'''Amenities''':<br />
'''Amenities''':
*Military Hospital on [[Firebase Zulu]]
*Military Hospital on [[Firebase Zulu]]
*[[Gravity Geyser|Gravity Geysers]] to aid in transportation between islands
*[[Gravity Geyser|Gravity Geysers]] to aid in transportation between islands
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'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 45 through 50 <br />
'''Hostiles Strength''': Levels 45 through 50 <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 40 to 50-person teams <br />
'''Suggested Squad Parameters''': 40 to 50-person teams <br />
'''Highlights''': <br />
'''Highlights''':
*''Hamidon''<br />
*''Hamidon''
:The giant gellatinous monster at the center of the Hive. <br />
:The giant gellatinous monster at the center of the Hive.
'''Identified Hostiles''':<br />
'''Identified Hostiles''':
*[[Devouring Earth]]<br />
*[[Devouring Earth]]
'''Amenities''':<br />
'''Amenities''':
*None}}
*None}}



Revision as of 01:28, 2 January 2009

Overview

Reconnaissance Officers are NPCs stationed near the guarded entrances of Hazard Zones in Paragon City and the Rogue Isles. They offer information to Heroes and Villains regarding the history and hostile spawns of the zones, and suggest safe squad size for street sweeping.

Hero Zone Locations

Reconnaissance Officers are found the following hero zones:

The Sewer Network (Atlas Park Entrance)

The Sewer Network (Kings Row Entrance)

The Sewer Network (Skyway City Entrance)

The Sewer Network (Steel Canyon Entrance)

The Sewer Network (Boomtown Entrance)

The Hollows (Atlas Park Entrance)

The Hollows (Skyway City Entrance)

Perez Park (Atlas Park Entrance)

Perez Park (Galaxy City Entrance)

Perez Park (Steel Canyon Entrance)

Perez Park (Skyway City Entrance)

Boomtown

Terra Volta

Striga Isle

Dark Astoria

Crey's Folly

Eden

Firebase Zulu

The Hive

Villain Zone Locations

Reconnaissance Officers are found the following villain zones:

Port Oakes

The Abyss

Cooperative Zone Locations

Reconnaissance Officers are found the following cooperative zones:

Rikti War Zone