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Twinshot has a heart of gold, and bullets of iron. Don't give her any sass and you'll be perfectly fine. | |||
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Hey there, kiddo. I've caught sight of you recently and figured maybe you might want some buddies to hang out with. | |||
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Revision as of 04:42, 29 October 2012
Overview
| Twinshot | |
|---|---|
 Pistol-Packing Powerhouse | |
| Zone | Atlas Park |
| Coordinates | (450, 0, -417) |
| Level Range | 5-19 |
| Introduced By | None |
| Enemy Groups | |
| Badges |
 Shining Star Brightest Sun Supernova |
Twinshot is a hero contact in the Atlas Plaza neighborhood of Atlas Park at coordinates (450, 0, -417) . Her level range is 5-19.
Introductions
Contact Introduced By
- None, you automatically receive her as a contact when you hit level 5
Contact Introduces
+++ Missing Information +++
Information
Pistol-Packing Powerhouse
Twinshot has a heart of gold, and bullets of iron. Don't give her any sass and you'll be perfectly fine.
Prior to Introduction
Sorry, kiddo, but this is the cool kids' table. Not saying you're not cool, but hey, you know how it is.
Contact Unlocked
Twinshot is hanging out in Atlas Park...
A sassy little spitfire calling herself Twinshot has been watching you ever since you showed up in Paragon City. Now you're hearing she's been talking about you with other super-powered types in Atlas Park. Perhaps you might want to see why she's taken an interest in you.
This contact has now been added to the active tab of your Contact window.
Initial Contact
Hey there, kiddo. I've caught sight of you recently and figured maybe you might want some buddies to hang out with.
Greeting
- Hey there, Character. Got something on your mind?
Too Busy
Missing Too Busy Dialogue
Too Low Level
Sorry, kiddo, but this is the cool kids' table. Not saying you're not cool, but hey, you know how it is.
Under Level 10
Looks like we're movin' on up, you know, like those President guys. Or something like that. That was totally way before my time, you know? What I do know is that we're going to need some time to set up our new base. Swing by and talk to me when you're Level 10, and we can check out the new digs.
Under Level 15
I... I need some time to unwind, kiddo. That mission in Galaxy took more out of me than I thought it would. Look, why don't you come back later... say, when you're Level 15ish. Just give me some time.
No More Missions
Missing No More Missions Dialogue
Description
Wandering around the nation for several years after being discharged from the military, acting as a hired gun to whoever would hire her.
After some time, she got over her disillusionment and remembered why she joined the military to begin with and began fighting for 'what was right'.
Working together with Proton, they fought together to bring justice to Paragon City. Adding Dillo and Flambeaux to the mix, Twinshot is always on the lookout for a fresh face who wants to make a difference.
Store
Missing Store Unlock Dialogue
Story Arc
The Shining Stars - A New Day Dawning (Level 5-9)
Souvenir
Manticore's Arrow
You kept this arrow, engraved with the letter 'S', to remember your experiences with a ragtag group of heroes called...
The Shining Stars - A New Day Dawning
You were invited to join with a group of up-and-coming heroes that call themselves the Shining Stars. After Twinshot introduced you to Proton, Flambeaux, and Dillo, everyone was surprised by an unexpected guest, Grym. Having prevented an inexplicable ambush by Arachnos agents, the Shining Stars counted two new members to the group.
Twinshot then directed you to a friend of hers, Miss Liberty. After pointing out that trainers were for novice and experienced heroes alike, Miss Liberty sent you via the city tram to speak with Blue Steel in Kings Row. You did your part in helping Paragon City by assisting him in the arrest of a group of thugs calling themselves The Skulls.
Later, the Shining Star's makeshift hangout was attacked by Arachnos agents. Fortunately, several of your friends were already at home when the assault came. Working together, you were able to fend off the attacks of the servants of Lord Recluse.
All of your friends then hit the streets of Paragon City in hopes of locating the source of the Arachnos attacks. Working together, the Shining Stars were able to track down where they were coming from. After putting all the clues together, you believed that the Arachnos agents were mistakenly targeting you and your friends. Their true target was Manticore, one of the greatest defenders of Paragon City!
After rushing to Manticore's mansion on the outskirts of the city, it appeared to be too late! Arachnos agents had already broken into his home and claimed to have kidnapped him. After fighting your way down to his secret lair beneath the mansion, you would learn that this was all nothing more than a test put together by Manticore himself! Due to your help, the Shining Stars have been 'adopted' by Manticore and can now consider themselves to be a full-fledged supergroup!
Introductions Are In Order
Briefing
Hey there, kid. The name's Twinshot, but you can just call me Twinshot. Your name has been floating around out there for a bit now and I'm hearing good things. I figure that maybe you might want to hang out at the cool kid's table. So I'm gonna go head over to where me and my buddies are hanging out and let them all know you're coming on over. Sound good?
- Yeah, I'll hang out with you guys.
Cool, cool. So here's the addy where you can find us and the door code to get in. Stop by whenever and I'll introduce you to all the rest.
Unnecessary Solicitation
You have an open invitation to hang out with the coolest people in Paragon City, Character. What are you waiting for?
Mission Objective(s)
This sounds like the place Twinshot told you to show up at. Find the Intercom Terminal to let Twinshot know you're here.
- Meet the Gang!
- Use the Security Intercom Terminal
- Talk to Twinshot
- Talk to Proton
- Talk to Flambeaux
- Find and talk to Dillo
- Return to the entrance and help Twinshot
- Talk to Twinshot
You met the whole gang, and even helped out a newer member. Now you need to meet up with Twinshot outside where she's hanging out.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Twinshot (Shining Stars Twinshot) (Boss, ally)
- Proton (Shining Stars Proton) (Boss)
- Flambeaux (Shining Stars Flambeaux) (Boss, ally)
- Dillo (Shining Stars Dillo) (Boss, ally)
- Grym (Shining Stars Grym) (Boss, ally)
This looks like the security terminal Twinshot told you to use when you showed up. Large flashing words indicate that you should choose one of the buttons below the screen.
Notification: You are on private property. Identify yourself at once!
- My name is Character. Twinshot sent me.
- Words begin streaming across the display.
- ...Searching...
- ...Searching...
- ...Searching...
- IMPOSTER! REAL IDENTITY: Arachnos Infiltration Agent.
- Initiating self-destruct sequence in t-minus five seconds and counting...
- Wait! I'm not from Arachnos! I swear I'm really Character!
- I'd prefer to keep my identity secret, thank you.
- Words begin streaming across the display.
- Unknown entities are to be terminated on sight!
- Initiating self-destruct sequence in t-minus five seconds.
- Hold on! Twinshot knows who I am!
- My name is Inigo Mon--
- Words begin streaming across the display.
- Seriously? You went there? C'mon... That joke is, like, over twenty years old.
- Just for that, this terminal will self-destruct in 5 seconds.
- You're kidding. Tell me you're kidding!
- ...FIVE...
- Is this for real?
- ...FOUR...
- But you can't just--
- ...TWO...
- Hey, wait a second! You forgot three!!!
- ONE!!!!!!!!!
- (Step away from the terminal)
Had you going, eh? You should have seen your face.
At least you didn't try to blow up the terminal the way that Flambeaux did when I pulled that trick on her.
- What was that all about?
It's something I do to all the new guys. Keeps 'em on their toes. So, even though I think you're cool, my buddies might think you're a square, you know?
Now, I've already put in a good word for you, so this should be easy. Let's go introduce you to them.
- Sounds good to me. Who's first?
Let's go chat it up with Proton. This is his place we're hanging out in, so I figure he'd want to meet the person who's tromping around the place, you know? He should be around here somewhere.
Oh yeah, up on the second floor. Down the hallway and up the elevators. I'll let you lead the way so you can get a good feel of the place.
- Indeed.
Hello, Let me introduce myself. I am Proton, and I welcome you here to my lab. It may not be much, but considering my unusual circumstances, it was the best I could cobble together on short notice.
- Unusual circumstances?
Oh, that's a long story, and one that I'll be happy to share once we get to know each other a little better.
Although I am looking forward to that time, currently I'm in the midst of running some very important analyses of recent data I've collected. And I need every moment I can get that affords me peace and quiet.
- I apologize for disturbing you.
Oh, no! I didn't mean to imply that you were the one disturbing ---
Proton looks towards the direction of the new guest with a look of disappointment on his face...
Twinshot and Flambeaux Dialogue
- I take it this is the person?
Oh darn... Well, it would seem that my experiment will need to be concluded later.
Twinshot and Flambeaux Dialogue
- Ah... then it is her.
Ah Flambeaux, my dear...
Well, yes. I am doing the science again. A lot of science, actually. One could say I'm doing, oh, tons and tons of the science.
Flambeaux Dialogue
- Perhaps I should let you get back to work?
No no, that's quite alright. I'm quite certain that I'll be unable to get any work done for, unfortunately, a very good while. However, I do thank you for your kindness, friend. Not everyone is so understanding.
Proton looks to Flambeaux with a polite smile on his face.
Flambeaux, have you met our new friend, Character?
- I'll talk with her so you can get back to work.
You turn and talk with Flambeaux.
Hey there. The name's Flambeaux, because I'm hot. Like, hot because of fire, right? And also because, well, I'm hot.
Twinshot Dialogue
- Oh... Well... Uh... I see...
Don't listen to her - she's just jealous. I keep trying to tell her that the brooding emo look is sooo last year.
- That's... Interesting, I think.
Proton DialogueWhat? Where are you going, Proton?!
Great. Way to go, Twin. You just scared him away with your tough-guy look again.
Twinshot Dialogue
- Um...
So... I bet you have a lot of questions about me, don't you? Don't worry, it's natural - most people do. Well, where do I begin... Okay, so, like, I came here to Paragon City because I felt people needed a hero, right? And I knew that I'm so totally a hero, okay? So then-
- Um... Twinshot?
Twinshot DialogueBut I was just getting to - FINE! I guess that little pipsqueak is more important than hearing about how I can make fire like totally shoot from my hands.
Well, I'm coming along, too!
Flambeaux Dialogue
- Let's go find Dillo.
*hoorb*You are the friendly earthling that says Character! Correct, correct, yes?!
*hoorb*
Dillo makes air sounds at you in greeting!
- I... Uh... Air sounds?
Twinshot DialogueCorrect, correct! *hoorb* I am making air sounds like an Earthling so we can be friends! You are for friends with me, correct, correct?
- I... Um... Think the answer is yes?
Jubilations and - how does the Earthlings say - the hot dogs! I can not make air sounds to say my energy sign - oh, Earthlings say 'name' - but my friends say that I am Dillo. You can bellow air and say Dillo to me, too. I will say Character to you and we will be happy! Correct, correct!
- Um, is he saying we're friends now?
Flambeaux Dialogue*hoorb* I am from a world that is not Earth. And I come to warn the Earthlings of dangers.
The Proton and the Twinshot say it is too late because Shivans moved faster than me.
So now I stay and annihilate Shivans and end all existence of life signs of Shivan peoples!
*hoorb*
For Earth!
- You're here to help us with the Shivans?
Correct, correct! We own encounters with Shivans where annihilation was given as our gift.
Twinshot DialogueDillo momentarily turns his attention to Twinshot.
*hoorb* We will make sounds at you in future times, the Twinshot.
Dillo resumes speaking with you.
So my sounds are being made to say that we now find other life-clusters and give warnings to them. And I chose Earthling clusters!
- Your people were destroyed?
Not all my people. Only in your counting of ten and eight of my planets were removed. My people still have three left.
- Oh, that's horrible!
Flambeaux Dialogue*hoorb* The Flambeaux wants to make air sounds about her person! We like to listen to her, since she makes many, many air sounds! Let us open the breath-holes and listen to her air sounds, correct, correct?
- Actually, I think your story is more -
The conversation pauses as Twinshot comes over the intercom.
Dillo appears to swell up and you feel a slight vibration in your teeth for no explicable reason.
The Twinshot requests assistance! We must go!
- I'm right with you!
I am Grym, and I come from another land. I wish to join your group so that I may guard over your safety.
- Why do you want to do that?
I have been chosen to bear the honor of protecting this city. I see that you are unable to defend yourself from the spider lords.
Twinshot Dialogue
- Well, I guess there is that. How do we know we can trust you?
By tracing the silver cord of my aura - Ah, yes... You possess inferi - different - senses than I do. Then you will need to use your own judgement.
- Well, I guess...
Then it is settled. I shall choose a small area nearby and make a den.
- Okay...
Well, turns out is was a bit more exciting than I had originally planned. So whaddya think? Do we seem like people you'll want to hang with?
- Sure, I'll think about it.
Okay, same here. I need to chat with the guys and see what they think about you.
- That seems fair.
Why don't you meet me back in Atlas in a few and I'll let you know what they had to say.
- See you there.
Debriefing
Thanks for stopping by. Everyone seemed to like your style, so they wanted me to ask you if you wanted to join up with our team. You know, friends and all that stuff. How's that sound, kiddo?
Ongoing Training
Briefing
Hey there, kiddo. So I was thinking... You held your own pretty well with those Arachnos guys storming the place last time, right? But you could always use a couple of pointers here and there.
Now I could show you a thing or two, but I'm not really a good teacher. However, I know someone who I could put you in touch with. Interested?
- Sure. Where do I find him?
You can find HER outside City Hall. The name's Ms. Liberty. You may have already met her before, but the gal's pretty busy helping people out so you may not have had a real chance to get to know her. You let her know that you're a friend of Twinshot and she'll likely take some time out to chat with you.
Talk to Ms. Liberty
Unnecessary Solicitation
If you tell Ms. Liberty that you're a friend of mine, I'm pretty sure she'll take a couple of minutes out of her day to give you some pointers.
Mission Objective(s)
- Talk to Ms. Liberty
- Atlas Park
Hi there! I can help you with all of your training needs. Come to me anytime you feel your personal training is - I'm sorry, what was that?
- I'm Twinshot's friend. She said you could give me some pointers?
Oh, you're Twin's friend? I know I've seen you around before, but I didn't know you were hanging out with her. Let me tell you something about that girl... She's got a good heart, you know?
Any friend of Twinshot is a friend of mine. What would you like me to help you with?
- Why do I come to trainers for leveling?
A bunch of us here in Paragon City like helping other people. For instance, did you know there's a place where you can actually talk with other heroes just like you and I? I think they call it the Help Channel. But back to what I was saying.
When you gain a new level of experience, you may not know how to push your powers to that next level. However, that's what we trainers help you do. We show you all the things you can do with your powers.
- How do I gain levels?
As you perform tasks for the safety of the people of Paragon City, you'll gain more and more experience. Once you've had your fill of learning the ins-and-outs of crimefighting, you'll increase your security level. That's when you want to come to me or another trainer and we'll show you how to take your powers up to the next level, too.
- How do I know when to come to you?
You'll have a mental indicator letting you know it's time. Think of it like a flashing arrow. After we talk, you can decide where you want to apply your newfound powers. Sometimes you'll want to increase a power you already have, and other times you might even learn a new one. In the end, it's pretty much up to you. We're only here to help guide you along the way.
- You mentioned others. Where are they?
They're all over Paragon City. You can usually find someone in just about every district. How about you pay a visit to Blue Steel. He's over in Kings Row, which is a short tram away.
How about you go pay him a visit and let him know that Ms. Liberty sent you. Kinda the way Twin did earlier.
- I can do that. Thanks, Ms. Liberty.
Trainers are capable of helping your character grow stronger. Whenever you gain enough experience to Level Up, a flashing arrow will appear near your Experience Bar. When you see this arrow, speak with a Trainer!
Depending on your character's level, Trainers can allow you to learn new Powers, or can help you add Enhancement Slots to Powers you already have.
Visiting Trainers every time you Level Up is an essential part of your character's growth - remember to train whenever you get the chance!
Ride the Monorail from Atlas Park to Kings Row
Unnecessary Solicitation
So, Libby wants you to talk with Blue Steel now? I should have thought of that.
Okay, in order to get there you'll want to go to the tram station in Atlas Park and take it to Kings Row. Steel isn't too far away from there.
Mission Objective(s)
- Ride the Monorail from Atlas Park to Kings Row.
- Use your map to find the Monorail Station
You've arrived at the Atlas Park monorail station. Now use the tram to travel to Kings Row and talk with Blue Steel at the police station.
Talk to Blue Steel
Unnecessary Solicitation
Once you're in Kings Row, you should be able to pull up a map and find where Blue Steel is. You'll spot him by the helmet.
Mission Objective(s)
- Talk to Blue Steel
Hello there, citizen. Are you in need of training suggestions today?
- Actually, Ms. Liberty sent me to you for more pointers.
Oh, I see. I take it you're an up-and-coming hero? Good! This city can use all it can get. As you can tell, this part of the city is still struggling to get the street crime under control, which is why I'm here. What kind of pointers were you looking for?
- That tram I came in on... Does it only go here?
Nah, the trams go to all different parts of the city. You should be able to find a monorail station in just about every district in the city and they'll take you to nearly every other one as well.
Just make sure you don't get off at the wrong stop. Some places can be a bit too dangerous for those new to the area. As a matter of fact, even here in Kings Row we have to deal with street gangs that simply don't respect the law.
Speaking of... would you be willing to do your civic duty as a hero and help take care of some of these gangs for us?
- Of course! What do you need me to do?
All throughout the streets you'll find a variety of hoodlums. However, the ones that are the most blatant violators of the law as of late are a gang that calls themselves the Skulls. They're pretty easy to spot - each of them wears a piece of a human skull on their face.
You should be able to find them hanging out all around the police station here in Freedom Plaza. On your way back to Atlas Park, could you send a number of them to the hospital? We'll be sure to have a police escort waiting for them once they get patched up.
- Absolutely. Thanks for the advice, Blue Steel.
The Paragon City Monorail is the best method for Heroes to move about Paragon City. Each Monorail station leads to every other City Zone that also has a station. Note that some zones, like Hazard Zones, don't have a Monorail station. In order to reach those zones, you'll need to find a connecting zone and travel there manually.
Defeat Skulls in Kings Row
Unnecessary Solicitation
So you're saying Steel wanted you to help him with the Skulls? You might want to watch out... Those ones over in Kings Row are a bit more tough than here in Atlas Park. Then again, I'll leave that up to you to decide, you know?
Mission Objective(s)
- Defeat Skulls in Kings Row!
- Defeat 10 Skulls
You managed to get a few more Skulls off the streets and made the city that much safer.
Enemies
Debriefing
You're back, kiddo. I'm hoping Liberty and Steel managed to drive a few of those pointers home in that thick noggin of yours.
Hahaha... I'm joshing with you. Remember, though. Whenever you feel you need to up your powers a bit more, always hit a trainer. Even if you have to ride from one end of the city to the other, it's worth it. Get in touch with me in a while, kid. I might have something else in store for you.
A Spider Infestation
Briefing
How's it going, kiddo. I was thinking we could patrol the city, you know, doing our civic duty and all that hero-ey goodness. But seriously though, doing our part to help stamp out crime will go a long way towards helping the city's future. And I for one like the idea of having a bright and shiny new future, you know? Also, while we're patrolling, I'd like to ask your feelings about that Grym character. Him showing up when he did was a bit coincidental, don't you think? I mean it's one thing to --
Twinshot touches the earpiece she's wearing and pauses for a moment.
Heads up, kiddo. Proton is sending out a distress call. Says he needs our help ASAP.
- Distress call? What can we do to help him?
Twinshot gestures to you that she's listening to the message.
Oh that's not good...
Twinshot hands move to her pistols faster than your eye can follow, finishing with a flourishing twirl.
Bad news, kiddo. Looks like Arachnos decided to come back for Round Two. From his message, it sound like it's not just a scouting team, either. What in the heck are they doing all the way over here... and why?
We can figure that out later. For now, we're passing on the patrolling. Instead, you're going in through the front while I'm taking out any perimeter defenses they've set up. I'll meet you inside.
Unnecessary Solicitation
Hey there, kiddo. I sure hope you're calling to let me know that you're okay and you've personally taken care of all those spider goons. If not, we'll have to jabber-jaw later seeing that our home is under attack, you know?
Mission Objective(s)
From the minor blast marks, it would seem Arachnos used expertly localized explosives to blow open the door. Now is when you think it might have been a better idea for Twinshot to have joined you.
- Help Defend the Shining Stars' Base
- Use the Security System Console
- Talk to Twinshot
- Go find and help Dillo!
- See if Dillo is okay!
- Find and use the Pressurizer!
- Travel to the third floor!
- Talk to Proton!
- Use Proton's Computer Console!
You helped push back the Arachnos invasion on your makeshift base!
Enemies
Notable NPC's
- Arachnos Invasion Unit (Arachnos) (Boss)
- Twinshot (Shining Stars Twinshot) (Boss, ally)
- Proton (Shining Stars Proton) (Boss)
- Flambeaux (Shining Stars Flambeaux) (Boss, ally)
- Dillo (Shining Stars Dillo) (Boss, ally)
- Grym (Shining Stars Grym) (Boss, ally)
This console is linked to the security system that Proton recently put in place due to the Arachnos intruders gaining entry so easily the last time you were here. It would seem that it was installed a little too late.
WARNING: INTRUDER ALERT! INTRUDER ALERT! CONTACT ALL SHINING STARS.
There are several live camera feeds currently being displayed on the console's screen.
- Scan the first floor
You observe the cameras on the first floor of the facility.
The entrance to the facility seems relatively undamaged. The camera shows you standing at the console looking at the screen. Before the elevators to the next floor you see a group of Arachnos thugs apparently waiting in ambush.
- Scan the second floor
You observe the cameras on the second floor of the facility.
Dillo appears to be fending off multiple Arachnos attacks. Although he appears to be holding his own, his movements would appear as if he may have suffered injuries and will need some help.
- Scan the third floor
You observe the cameras on the third floor of the facility.
The top floor is swarming with Arachnos! In the far end, both Proton and Flambeaux seem to be holed up near another console. Proton is tapping furiously on the keyboard whilst Flambeaux is holding at bay the more brave of the soldiers.
- Lock down the terminal
As you lock down the terminal to prevent the Arachnos agents from gaining access to it, you see a shadow pass by the camera display on the first floor cameras.
Looking more closely, you see that the movement is right next to you!
- Look around for the shadow
Okay, looks like the outside is clear. If there was any backup outside, they're probably all taking a coffee break. That's not usually the way Arachnos works, but let's not look a gift horse in the mouth.
What did you find on the cameras?
- Dillo is facing off against a bunch of them upstairs.
Well why didn't you say so? Let's get going and help that little guy, pronto!
- Let's go!
*hoorb*
You are friends with I who am Dillo! Too many holes were - as you Earthlings say - filled with jelly!
But the one who is Dillo can seal the leaks.
- Did you say you... healed yourself?
I am giving negativity. I am with the healing, as you Earthlings say, but I am still pushing air through holes.
I need to adjust pressurization or I will fall down like a ripe banana!
*hoorgb* No, no... that is not what you Earthlings say. I must say that we need to use a respressurizer or I will be a banana split! YES! HAHA! That is it!
- Pressurizer! Got it. Let's find one!
Quickly! I need you to access my computer while I dictate these calculations!
- What? What am I supposed to do?
Just use my computer terminal! I am aligning my armor system to fire off an EMP burst that should affect the Arachnos communications networks they employ. This should send a pulse into their ears loud enough to render them in a state of shock.
Hurry, Character! We don't have much time!
- I'm on it!
The terminal has only one line blinking on the screen.
Enter Pulse Charge Frequency Code.
- Proton! What's the code?
Proton yells out the code and you quickly type it in.
Proton Dialogue
- Alpha - One - Prime
The screen flashes for a moment followed by the words:
Pulse Frequency Incoming.
Proton Dialogue
- Close
Debriefing
That was some fancy footwork back there, Character. I have to say I was quite impressed.
Were you not there, I don't know how things would have turned out. Once things get cleaned up, we've got a new mission ahead of us --
Find out who sent Arachnos agents to our front door!
Following the Web
Briefing
Glad you showed up. We need to find out who or what was behind the Arachnos attack on our base. It's odd for them to attack anyone in the city. They also seemed to have sent some rather incompetent soldiers to attack us. However, I need to run ballistics and watch the security footage to get a second look at the situation. There's something sticking in my craw about this whole thing.
- While you're doing that, what can I do to help?
Well, we've got the whole gang hitting the turf trying to track down information on this. You might want to check with Proton, since he's right around the corner over there at City Hall. Maybe you can find something in their records that he overlooked?
Yeah, I know I'm grasping at straws here. Either way, he still might appreciate the help.
Find Proton at City Hall
Unnecessary Solicitation
Proton should be over by City Hall. You can't miss the guy in that futuristic armor.
Mission Objective(s)
- Find Proton at City Hall
I've been tracking down records of recent disturbances and superhero activity to try and find out why Arachnos has been acting as they have.
- Have you found anything?
There have been no signs of Arachnos attacking the city. It would seem we were targeted directly.
- Why would they target us?
I think it might be the research I've been doing on the Shivans. Or maybe they found out...
- Found out what?
Now is not the time to talk about it. We still need to find out why Arachnos is attacking us, and who is behind it.
- Is there anything I can do here?
No, I think I have it handled here. However, you might want to see if Dillo has found anything. He said he was going to the Hospital.
- I'll look for him at the Hospital.
Find Dillo at the Hospital
Unnecessary Solicitation
Dillo should be over by the Hospital. The guy's a bit on the short side, so you'll wanna keep your eyes open.
Mission Objective(s)
- Find Dillo at the Hospital
*hoorb*
My friend! Why do you come to me with your air sounds? This makes me - as you say - do a round bubble!
- Hi, Dillo. Proton said you were looking for clues?
AHA-HA-HA! You are full of the correct, Character! I am the Dillo who is seeking the clues in how your airs sounds like 'Hospital'! HA-HA!
*hoorb*
I am thought-questing over why Earthlings don't use a glurpidoolingazar to cure radical decomposition of cellular structures inside corporeal matter?
It is - as you say - easy as a cat whisker!
- Um... I'm sorry, Dillo. I didn't understand you.
*hoorb*
My air sounds are too squeaky, I apologize.
Let us bellow about the Arachnos. I have seen life-traces of the agents of the Eight Legs come to this building. But the Earthlings inside made much air that there were no Arachnos that had come here. I think this is what you Earthlings say is 'Changing truth on a hairless headfront'.
- Hmm... Are you saying the Arachnos agents were here?
You are better with air sounds than I am, Character! Yes, that is what I say to you!
*hoorb*
But they are not here now. And your Earthling doctors say they were not here. I am now making two thought-quests.
Possibilities are made that my skentrotigs are not working. Or possibilities are made that the brain electrics have been changed by the Arachnos agents to the doctors!
- Wait... You're saying the doctors are working with Arachnos?
AHA-HA-HA! Those are the sounds the Grym made, too! He then went to your 'Police' like a - as you Earthlings say - overcooked biscuit!
- Grym went to the Police? I need to get there at once!
Find Grym at the Police Station
Unnecessary Solicitation
Grym should be over by the Police Station. Seeing that he has a dog's face for a head, he shouldn't be too hard to find.
Mission Objective(s)
- Find Grym at the Police Station
You have come seeking answers about those who ally with the Spider Lord, Character, as do I. That we both bring forth our question to the lawbringers is no coincidence.
- Why isn't it a coincidence?
The followers of the Spider lurk in hidden niches, ready to strike down their prey at any given moment, yet these ones walk brazenly within the the light. Since I smell the alien one's presence upon you, you ken that strange things are apaw with the chirurgeons that crafted their healing ways upon the enemy. Thus, your honor propelled you to make the lawgivers aware of this trangression.
Let it be known that your Grym has already done just that.
- My Grym?
Yes, Character. I have pledged my honor upon the Sacred Blade of Terrinael that I would protect you and your own. To gaze further into reflective pools of the honor within my eyes would be to render my charge void, so I ask that we speak no further of this. Know that my geas is tantamount to all other concerns.
- I see. Okay, then. Well, did the police find anything?
The lawgivers were overcome with befuddlement as I put the question to them. I believed them at first to be ensorcelled by the Spider Lord, for they showed themselves to be befuddled. However, I would learn this was because they had only interacted with lesser kirkgrim who had yet to win a Gressalian Tournament. It would seem their 'police dogs', as they call them, are beholden to their vows of silence.
At the end, the lawgivers assured me that there have been no Arachnos sightings under their vigil.
- But what of the doctors lying about treating them?
I am unsure what to make of the chirurgeons and their duplicity. It is well within possibility that He-Who-Is-Dillo was sensing something outside his realm of knowing.
I set forth to search the marketplace for any signs of these blackguards; if they walk freely amongst us, they surely would wish the obfuscation of a disguise. However, the Countess of Fire insisted that her training in the commercial arts far surpassed mine. Perhaps she has waylaid one of those we seek?
- I doubt it, but it's worth a try. Thanks, Grym.
Find Flambeaux at the Consignment House
Unnecessary Solicitation
Flambeaux should be over by the Consignment House. A big shock of red, remember?
Mission Objective(s)
- Find Flambeaux at the Consigment House
OH MY GOD! Character! Quickly! You have to see this!
After all this searching, I finally found it! I FOUND IT!!!
- WOW! You found the Arachnos agents?
TOTALLY! Can you BELIEVE IT?! This whole time -
...wait... huh?
- The Arachnos agents. You found out who's behind the attack?
Oh.
That.
No, other than this stupid arrow.
But check this out! I totally found an enhancement on the market that keeps my hair in place EVEN WHEN I'M ON FIRE!!!!! Like, isn't that the most amazing thing ever?!
I was totally like, 'Flambeaux, honey, you KNOW someone had to invent it. Keep looking, sugar!' and sure enough - BAM - right here in my hands! Now I can fight crime AND look my best!
You know, that's the thing that sucks the most about fighting criminals, am I right? You take all that time to get your hair to do just what you want it --
- Flambeaux! An arrow. You said you found an arrow?
--what?
Flambeaux rolls her eyes and hands you the arrow.
Obviously you don't care about the details which, you know, are like the most important thing to pay attention to. I found that arrow when I was over by the Vault Reserve building on my way here. I thought it might be one of those clue things, but Arachnos doesn't use arrows. And there's a mark on the arrow with a big S on it. And last time I checked, Arachnos starts with an 'A', right? Right?
- Flambeaux, was this the only one?
No there were others, right next to all those dirty Arachnos uniforms in the dumpster nearby. But since we were looking for PEOPLE, and those uniforms are CLOTHES, that doesn't really help us, does it?
No. It doesn't, smartypants. So look. I'm going to get back to searching the auction house and if I catch one of those Arachnos PEEEOPLE... I'll be the one who saves the day by arresting them while you're wasting everyone's time looking at arrows or something.
Jeez... they're letting ANYONE be a hero these days...
- I'll leave you to that, Flambeaux.
Go inside the nearby Vault Reserve
Unnecessary Solicitation
You found a clue, you say? Well shift your gears and go find some more evidence.
Mission Objective(s)
- Go inside the nearby Vault Reserve
- Travel to the Vault Reserve Building
You found an odd clue from within the Vault Reserve building: It would seem some suspicious individuals were storing weapons here, the Vault Reserve employee overheard them mention something called 'Operation: Kidnap Sinclair'. All you need to do is track down who this 'Sinclair' is.
Day Job Locations are places where you can receive bonuses based on the amount of time your character spends offline. If you log off in a Day Job Location, you will begin to accrue a Day Job Bonus associated with that location. Each Day Job Bonus only lasts a limited amount of time, based on how long your character was offline in the related Day Job Location.
Below are some example Day Jobs:
City Hall: Grants an Influence bonus for each completed mission.
Hospital: Grants an out-of-combat Regeneration bonus.
Police Station: Grants an Experience bonus for each completed mission.
Consignment House: Grants a Temporary Power that allows you to teleport to Wentworth's Fine Consignments
Architect Entertainment: Grants bonus Architect Tickets for each completed Mission Architect mission.
Someone recently ran a simulation in the Architect Entertainment building entitled 'Operation: Kidnap Sinclair'. You need to find out who this 'Sinclair' person is, and quickly.
Debriefing
Sinclair? Are you serious? Do you even know who Justin Sinclair is?
Oh boy... This just got big.
The Lion's Den
Briefing
I can't believe this. These arrows you found next to the Arachnos costumes bear the logo of the Sinclair family crest. Sinclair as in Justin Sinclair. Also known as Manticore. This can only mean that Manticore has been kidnapped by Arachnos!
We have to save him!
- I'll save Manticore!
I know where the guy lives. I'll take you to his mansion. You're going to need to find and rescue him!
In the meantime, I'll try to contact the Freedom Phalanx, the group he's part of. Good luck, Character.
Unnecessary Solicitation
Look, kid, if Manticore's in trouble this is big. But we can't waste another minute! We need to get to him now or who knows what will happen to him?
Mission Objective(s)
There doesn't seem to be any sign of damage to his house, which is odd. You can investigate that later, though. For now, find Manticore and rescue him!
- Rescue Manticore!
- Board Transit
- Find where Manticore is being held!
- Look for a secret passage in Manticore's mansion
- Defeat the enemies in the council chamber!
- Catch up to the agents holding Manticore
- Free Manticore!
- Talk to Manticore
Manticore has been behind this the whole time!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Arachnos Kidnapper (Boss)
- Manticore (Freedom Phalanx Hero)
So... You managed to get here even before my guys reported back to me.
- Your guys? The Arachnos agents?
Yes, the Arachnos agents. Is there something wrong with me controlling Arachnos agents?
- Well... yes, I'm afraid there is.
Good answer. Then I guess it's a good thing they're not working for Arachnos. Or ever have.
They're all friends of mine posing as agents. In other words, they're on our team.
- But why would --
Why would they dress up like Arachnos agents? To see if your ragtag band of friends really has what it takes to be crimefighters. And I'll say... I'm impressed.
I've set everything up from the moment you joined them. I had to see what you would do, all the way at the very end when you were promised riches and the like. Let's just say that if I had a chocolate factory, I would be handing it over right about now.
- I'm not following...
What I'm getting at is that I'm going to sponsor your team of heroes. From here on you're not going to be hanging around inside some old abandoned lab. You're going to get a better base, better support, and the best thing? You get to have me breathing over your shoulders the whole time. This job isn't easy, but I think you all can do it. From here on, count me as one of your members. Now go tell your friends.
- Alright then! I'll do just that.
Badge
Upon completing the mission, you are awarded the Shining Star Badge
You and your friends have proven your worth to Manticore, and gained a high-profile benefactor.
Debriefing
You're kidding... Manticore was behind all of this? And it was because he was testing us? That has to be the craziest thing I've heard all day.
Hold on... I'm getting a message from Proton...
Wow, kiddo. This is for real. Looks like Manticore has given us a new base - in Kings Row!
The Shining Stars - Big Leagues (levels 10-14)
Souvenir
Inert Meteor Fragment
Proton assures you that despite the incandescent glow, this fragment of the Shivan meteor is completely harmless. You keep it around to remind yourself of when you and your friends were reaching new heights...
The Shining Stars - Big Leagues
After 'rescuing' Manticore, the Shining Stars were provided with a brand new base of operations. You went to the new location to visit Proton, only to find Skulls breaking into his lab! You cleared out the Skulls and helped Proton complete his research, but much of his equipment had been stolen or destroyed.
Proton suspected foul play, so you, Grym, and Dillo all began to investigate the source of the breakin. After some searching and a visit to Steel Canyon University, you discovered that the Clockwork had been buying up all of Proton's stolen lab equipment!
Twinshot sent you and Flambeaux into a Clockwork warehouse, where Proton's equipment had been stashed. You didn't manage to recover all of the stolen parts, but you managed to acquire the Field Stabilizers, which would be necessary for Proton's project in Galaxy City.
In preparation for your entry into the now-destroyed Galaxy City, you went back to Manticore's Mansion and underwent a series of combat training exercises. Twinshot encountered a dangerous glitch in the system, but the two of you made it out in one piece.
When it finally came time to begin the Galaxy City mission, the Shining Stars sprang into action. All six of you worked together to place Proton's stabilizers, but you encountered an odd encounter between Twinshot... and Maelstrom. Maelstrom sent odd robots to attack you, which eventually drew the ire of Manticore.
Manticore pulled you aside, and informed you that one of the Shining Stars had summoned the Praetorians! Aware that a traitor is amongst you, you begin to see your friends in a new light...
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The Shining Stars - With Friends Like These (levels 15-19)
Souvenir
The Shining Stars - With Friends Like These
What Manticore told you changed the way you saw your teammates. What seemed like an otherwise innocent band of rag-tag heroes has gained a more sinister element. You resolved to continue working within the Shining Stars, all the while investigating which of your teammates could have betrayed Paragon, and your trust.
After the encounter with the Praetorian Clockwork, Twinshot sent you and Grym to train against some hyper-powered Hellions. When you returned, you learned that Twinshot had discovered numerous interdimensional disturbances that could represent the Praetorians at work.
You investigated one warehouse that was filled with Praetorian Clockwork, and managed to save the hide of a fledgling hero, No Mind, in the process. While you were there, you found some clues that could tie citizens of Paragon to the Praetorians' appearances.
Twinshot asked you to investigate the items you found, which ended up taking you all across Steel Canyon. After speaking with Serge and Detective Martins to no avail, you discovered that an employee at Cooke's Electronics sold illegal hardware, capable of sending and receiving signals across dimensions! You immediately brought this info back to Twinshot for further investigation.
Twinshot and Proton agreed that the info you uncovered could lead to the Praetorian plot. They sent you to Manticore's Mansion to use his network database, hoping you could uncover more about the illicit sale. While you were researching, however, you stumbled onto a file detailing information about your teammates - including a file that connects Twinshot to Praetoria! As you were leaving the mansion, Praetorian Clockwork ported in and ambushed you, and you were forced to fight your way out.
Convinced that Twinshot had set you up, you spoke with Grym and planned your final confrontation. However, when you entered the Shining Stars base to confront Twinshot, it was already under attack! You fought your way through the Clockwork attackers, only to discover that Proton had been building a massive Rift Portal inside your base! His Praetorian allies - whom he believed to be from a future version of Primal Earth - attacked you and your team. You fought them off, and convinced Proton to seek treatment.
In the end, you managed to uncover and stop the Praetorian plot against Paragon City. Unfortunately, the Shining Stars have disbanded, and you have all gone your separate ways.
Perhaps one day you'll reunite with your friends, and the Shining Stars will save the day once again. At this point, not even Proton can tell you what the future holds.
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