Professor Boram

Overview

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Professor Boram is the second contact for the Invention System tutorial. He is located at the Circulation Desk in the Library, inside the University in Steel Canyon.

About this contact

University Professor

Professor Boram has a Doctorate degree in Civil Engineering. Before taking a faculty position at Paragon University, Vic Boram spent years working in the City Planner's Office as a consultant.

Initial Contact

Mr. Lenk sent you over here, right, Hero? I'm getting new students by the day since we added the Inventions Program.

This class is about Salvage. There are two types of Salvage: Invention and Base. Invention Salvage is used to create a variety of items; whereas, Base Salvage is used exclusively to build Base Items. However, at a loss, you can convert Invention Salvage to Base, or Base to Invention Salvage. Nothing's for free, Hero, and that's the truth. Okay, let's move on.

There are different Rarities of Salvage, which basically means how often or rarely you find certain types of Salvage. The three Rarities are: Common, Uncommon, and Rare.

Now, how would you know how to tell the difference, you ask? IIt's easy. The color of the Name and the information listed in the Information Bar will tell you exactly how common (or rare) your Salvage is.

So I bet you're wondering how you're going to carry around all of this 'stuff'. I mean, you only have a limited number of Enhancement slots. Well, it's simple, really. You have an entire inventory dedicated to Salvage which stacks, by the way. The amount of Salvage that you can carry is limited at first, but as you increase in Security Level, that will grow somewhat.

Also, some of the fine folks here in Paragon City may have some tasks or missions for you. In exchange, they can give you more space. It's definitely something to think about.

Your final lesson is a simple one. You can sell your Salvage to any store in Paragon City. They will buy it. You cannot buy it here, but you can at least sell it. Hey, you can even sell it to other Heroes if you make your way over to the Consignment House. But don't worry about Consignment Houses just yet. Your Guidance Counselor will tell you all about that once you finish the program. For right now, just focus on your studies.

Greeting

And... you're back. Oh good. Lots to learn, lots and lots. This Salvage class is key. I hope you paid attention. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, if you missed anything, you can re-check your information in the stacks.

Missions

Research Salvage in the Bookcase

Briefing

I have an assignment for you. Now don't groan like that, this IS school after all.

Go search the stacks to my right and find more information on Salvage. By the way, if you ever forget what I've taught you, you can also research it again in those stacks. Research Salvage, and come back to me when you're done. I want to make sure you didn't end up in the Cafeteria.

Off you go then. Research Salvage and give me a quick report on what you've learned. Come back and I will check your work.

Mission Objective

• Research Salvage

You find the required reading materials among the volumes in the bookcase.

Salvage Textbook

You put together a quick report on Salvage, based on the reading from the textbooks in the stacks.

Salvage

There are two types of Salvage: Base and Invention. Base Salvage can only be used to create Base Items, but, at a loss, may be converted to Invention Salvage (which can create many more types of items) and vice versa.

There are three different types of Rarity: Common, Uncommon, and Rare. The color of the Salvage piece name as well as the information listed in the Information Bar will tell you more about the piece of Salvage you are viewing.

You have limited Salvage Inventory that will expand with Security Levels, or as you accept Tasks or Missions from certain NPCs.

Salvage may be sold at any store or Consignment House in Paragon City. You cannot buy Salvage from stores.

Briefing

Let's see what we got here. Hm. Ok. Ok. That's good. Right. Good job.

That's only part of this class. Since it's on Salvage, you can head over to the campus supply room and pick me up some Salvage. Here's the list of things I need. Hurry back.

Salvage List

The list of Salvage you're picking up for Professor Boram's class.

Mission Objective

Uh oh. You don't think you're alone. This can't be good.

• Retrieve Materials
• Recover Salvage Container

You managed to defeat the Council and retrieve Professor Boram's supplies.

Debriefing

Well hello, again, Hero! How did it go? WHAT happened? Thank goodness you were there to stop the Council. AND you got my supplies? Well I'll be. You've impressed me.

You did a fine job, Hero. More than you bargained for, I'm sure. I feel very confident sending a student as capable as you to your next class.

New contact

The next course is Invention 201: Recipes taught by:

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Recipes are the backbone of the Invention system. Without Salvage and Recipes, there is no system. This course is designed to give you an overview of what types of Recipes can be found (or bought), rarities, and what is required to use them.