James Harvan

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Overview

James Harvan
Renowned Archaeologist (Atlas Park)
Zone	Atlas Park
Coordinates	(-565, 17, -186)
Zone	Sharkhead Isle
Coordinates	(?, ?, ?)
Level Range	??-??
Introduced By	None
Introduces	None
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Signature Story Arc Pandora's Box, Episode 4.

James Harvan is a hero and villain contact in the Hyperion Way neighborhood of Atlas Park at coordinates (-565, 17, -186)  and the +++ Missing Information +++ neighborhood of Sharkhead Isle at coordinates (?, ?, ?) . For heroes, he is standing in front of the building 131 yards south of the Architect Entertainment building; for villains, he is standing +++ Missing Information +++. James Harvan is the fourth contact in the Pandora's Box Signature Story Arc for both heroes and villains, available on the Paragon Market or free with subscription.

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

None; James Harvan should be approached in-game.

Contact Introduces

None.

Description

Renowned Archaeologist

James Harvan is known as the leading expert in research on artifacts from the Archaic period of Ancient Greece. While his peers acknowledge that much of his work is groundbreaking, he is still seen as a fairly unorthodox figure in the field of archaeology. This is primarily due to his insistence that much of Greek mythology, including references to supernatural events, are accurate depictions of history.

Too Low Level

Missing Too Low Level Dialogue

Initial Contact

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Greeting

Missing At Least One Greeting Dialogue

Content Not Purchased

In order to play James Harvan's storyarc, you will need to have purchased the fourth episode of the second signature story arc, Pandora's Box, or be a VIP subscriber.

Story Arc

HERO: The Price for Fire

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Souvenir

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Part One: The Illusion of Safety

Briefing

Character. Thank you for coming. I realize that our efforts in retrieving Pandora's Box were... not entirely successful. The creatures that have emerged from Pandora's Box remain a threat to all of us, but I've noticed a pattern in their behavior. I believe that there may be a way of altering their structure, transforming them into a purer state of energy, which can then be controlled.

Positron insisted that you be closely involved in this project, for obvious reasons. I'm inclined to agree. Your capabilities would be most appreciated if we wish to tackle these problems directly.

Agree to form a task force

If we're going to try to contain the freed energy from Pandora's Box, we're going to need to use the one tool known to be capable of altering the Box's power emanations: the Antikythera.

Currently, I believe, Positron has it held in Fort Trident for safekeeping. We'll need to have it on-hand before we can make any progress towards controlling the power of those creatures.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Character, we need the Antikythera before we can proceed. I'm afraid any attempts to corral the energy of Pandora's Box would be futile without it.

Mission Objective(s)

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Map: PHALANX_HQ_ARACHNOS_ATTACK

What's going on here? There are Arachnos agents everywhere!

• Retrieve the Antikythera

You have fended off an Arachnos attack... but not before they could steal the Antikythera!

Enemies

• Arachnos

Notable NPCs:

• Positron (Freedom Phalanx Hero, Ally)
• Silver Mantis (Arachnos Archvillain, Enemy)

Easier Than Expected

  before combat
Silver Mantis: I'm just saying, this was easier than I expected. We should have done this a long time ago!

Bane Spider Commando: ...Yes, mistress. You're right, of course.

combat start
Silver Mantis: Oh, SWEET! Two-for-one deal! Let's get Character!  

Positron

Briefing

As you approach, Positron struggles to his feet. You can see numerous tears and holes in his armor, where Arachnos managed to punch through his defenses.

Character... I must say, you have impeccable timing.

What happened here, Positron?

Ever since Pandora's Box was opened, the base has been plagued by those creatures that attacked you underneath Zigursky. Doctor Harvan believes that they are drawn to the Antikythera for some reason.

I can only assume that Arachnos took notice. I was holding them off, but Silver Mantis managed to get behind me while I was occupied by her soldiers. I couldn't keep them at bay and defend against her attacks simultaneously.

Where's the rest of the Phalanx?

They've all been responding to distress calls. Those Pandora creatures have been popping up all over the city, wreaking havoc.

Thankfully, they generally seek out targets capable of defending themselves - I think they may be drawn to strength - but responses to these attacks has taken up most of the Phalanx's resources.

What about the Antikythera?

Positron clenches his fists tight.

Arachnos knew exactly what they were looking for, Character. Given that Mako ambushed you earlier, I'm inclined to believe that Arachnos has been monitoring all of our movements ever since we picked up Doctor Harvan.

It shouldn't surprise me, really... I consistently underestimate the tenacity of my opponents. It's a flaw I intend to correct immediately.

Any chance we can pursue them?

Positron chuckles softly, making a hollow, metallic sound through his helmet.

I suppose that's the one element of this disaster that I haven't managed to bungle.

Positron holds up a small, handheld device. A white light pings repeatedly on the screen.

I planted a tracking device on the Antikythera shortly after it arrived in Fort Trident. Arachnos doesn't appear to have discovered it, so we know where they're taking the artifact.

Excellent. I'll get it back in no time.

I'm coming with you, Character. I've been trying my best to manage the Phalanx remotely, to coordinate everyone's efforts in the most efficient way possible... but that's not leadership. I've sat on the sidelines for too long.

Arachnos attacked me, they attacked the Phalanx, and they stole from us the one hope we have of controlling the chaos of Pandora's Box. I refuse to let that stand. If Arachnos can mobilize a surprise attack when the Phalanx is at its most vulnerable, then I can damn well do the same.

That's what I like to hear.

They took the Antikythera?

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Debriefing

Doctor Harvan pales visibly when you relate the events inside Fort Trident to him.

This is very trying news, Character. Without the Antikythera, any attempt at containing the energy released by Pandora's Box will be utterly futile. We need to retrieve it as quickly as possible.

We have time... I doubt Arachnos will be able to decode the Antikythera's readings without at least a few weeks of study. I daresay that they could kidnap the entire mainstream archaeological community and would not gain a single iota of usable knowledge.

Part Two: Men of the Machine

Briefing

Character, I'm not sure what to do next. Arachnos controls every island in the Rogue Isles... they could be keeping it anywhere.

Harvan shrugs apologetically.

I'm afraid I'm no good in situations like these. What are you planning to do?

• Positron's tracking the Antikythera's location. We'll have it back in no time.

Harvan's nervous expression fades, and he develops a knowing smile.

I see. Positron always did seem to have things planned out two steps ahead. I daresay that the two of you should be able to make short work of Arachnos's thugs. Give them hell, Character.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Well? Do you have it? ...Oh. I'm sorry, Character, I'm just anxious. Every moment that passes makes it more likely Arachnos will learn how to use the Antikythera, and once they do...

Mission Objective(s)

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• Take Back the Antikythera
  • Find the Antikythera

With Positron's help, you managed to take back the Antikythera.

Enemies

Arachnos

Notable NPCs

• Positron (Freedom Phalanx Hero)
• Black Scorpion (Arachnos Archvillain)

Debriefing

When you produce the Antikythera, Harvan breathes a deep sigh of relief.

Oh, fantastic, Character! We can get started immediately. Come, I have something to show you...

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Part Three: Parental Ambiquity

Briefing I have a... well, I suppose you would call it a lab. It's something that I inherited when my father passed away. I didn't think I'd ever need to make use of it, but... but circumstances have changed.

Doctor Harvan sighs.

I haven't been... completely honest with you, Character. When I opened Pandora's Box, I expected to inherit the same power as the heroes of Greek myth. All of my research indicated that whomever opens the Box is granted the power of Zeus, and I believed that. I believed that down to the core of my being. So, when I learned what my father had built, I didn't understand what it was for.

• ...What, exactly, are we talking about, Harvan?

Doctor Harvan appears to be at a loss for words.

Perhaps it would be easier to show you, Character. The lab isn't far. I think things might be easier to explain once you've seen the lab's equipment.

Unnecessary Solicitation

The lab isn't far from here. I promise to do my best to explain once we're there.

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VILLAIN: Story Arc Name

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Souvenir

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Part One: Something or Other

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