Levantera
Overview
| Levantera | |
|---|---|
 Levantera | |
| Zone | Rikti War Zone |
| Level Range | 35-50 |
| Introduces |
Borea Serpent Drummer |
| Enemy Groups | |
Levantera is a hero contact in the Vanguard Compound neighborhood of Rikti War Zone. Her level range is 35-50.
Introductions
Contact Introduced By
Levantera is open to all heroes and villains at level 35 without direct introduction.
New Contacts
Whatever Serpent Drummer is doing, I know that it's very important. I think you'll have a good time.
Serpent Drummer is the head of the Gauntlet. I believe that he's currently in the middle of some sort of high-end negotiations, but I don't know much more than that. Well, other than that he asked for you by name.
Information
Co-Leader of the Vanguard Shield Division
Levantera and her twin sister Borea lead the Shield, the division of Vanguard tasked with protecting the city and its people from the Rikti. The two sisters are both extremely capable fighters, and are the chosen Champions of the Order of the Four Winds. However, the sisters rarely see eye-to-eye with each other, and often argue over the best methods to accompish their goals. While Levantera likes to cultivate a more cultured appearance than her sister, she's also the more offensively-minded of the two. She believes that the best kind of counter-attack is a pre-emptive one. After all, if your enemies are all dead, then they can't hurt your friends.
Initial Contact
You've become something of a sensation among our new recruits. Keep it up and you'll go far.
It's good to meet you, Character. Let me be the first to welcome you to the Vanguard. That is, if you want to join us...
Store (?)
Badge Mission
Story Arc
Welcome to Vanguard
Souvenir: ???
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Joining the Vanguard was not a small decision. This all-volunteer force is responsible for fighting the Rikti threat, and with your powers you can make a great contribution towards that goal. To the Vanguard your past doesn't matter, only your willingness to fight for Earth against the Rikti Invaders. Your first mission for the Vanguard was to familiarize yourself with the Vanguard base in the Rikti War Zone and the surrounding area. You got your first piece of Vanguard armor, and you met many of the leaders of Vanguard's division, even the mysterious Lady Grey herself.
Your first real mission for the Vanguard was a combat patrol in the War Zone, fighting Rikti troops. It was really more about getting used to the area than the combat itself, but you were able to engage the enemy and emerge victorious.
Join the Vanguard
Welcome to Vanguard
Part: One
I am glad that you have come to talk to me, Character. I am Levantera, and I am part of the Vanguard. We are the only defense our world has against the Rikti, and we are looking for others with great power to assist us in this, regardless of which side of the law they may be from. We have heard of your power, and thus, on behalf of the Lady Grey, I would like to offer you membership to the Vanguard.
Vanguard membership will provide you with many opportunities. In fact, we think you'll find action with the Vanguard very rewarding.
Very good. Then let me welcome you to the ranks of the Vanguard. This is a great honor, and a great day. I will now send you to speak with several others, so that you may understand a bit about how the Vanguard works. But first, a word of note. Here, we fight the Rikti, not each other. The Vanguard has no care for where you came from, and no time to waste on internal strife. Hero or Villain, we are all here to defend our Earth.
Now, Borea will wish to speak to you. You can find her just on the other side of this column behind me.
Mission Objective(s)
- Speak with Borea
Character, right? Good to meet you. I heard you were going to join up. I'm Borea, and I help coordinate Vanguard activity in the Rikti War Zone. Any time you're looking for something to do, come talk to me and I'll see if there's a mission for you. Hey, you know what? I think I have an easy one for you right now. Defeat 10 Rikti anywhere in the zone, then come back to me. I'll even throw in a little something as a reward when you return.
Mission Objective(s)
- Defeat Rikti in the Rikti War Zone
- Defeat 10 Rikti
You have completed your patrol.
Enemies
Mission Objective(s)
- Return to Borea
Aren't you talented. That was an easy one, but a good start. Take this requisition form, show it to the Serpent Drummer. He's over by the Armory. He'll get you some Vanguard gear. Remember you can always come back to me if you ever need something to do.
This signed form will get you a piece of Vanguard gear when you present it to Serpent Drummer.
Mission Objective(s)
- Speak to Serpent Drummer
You may now access the costume part Vanguard Glove at the Tailor.
Hello, Character. I am the Serpent Drummer. I lead the Gauntlet, the branch of Vanguard charged with carrying battle to the Rikti. Borea said I am to give you access to your first piece of Vanguard gear, and so I will. Here are a pair of Vanguard Gloves. You can equip them at any tailor. Wear them with pride.
We may work together later, but for now, it might be good for you to understand how the divisions within the Vanguard are set up. Talk to Gaussian. He should be able to provide a measure of enlightenment.
Mission Objective(s)
- Speak to Gaussian
Drummer sent you to talk to me? He's a funny guy. Keeps trying to prove... Well, that's not important. If you want to know how the Vanguard works, let me lay it out for you:
The Vanguard is split into 4 main divisions: The Helm, The Gauntlet, The Shield, and The Herald.
The Herald is our public relations division, run by a heroine named Incandescent. She's not normally on-site, usually too busy working with the UN.
The Shield is our security division. Levantera and Borea share joint leadership of it. They handle security and most defensive roles.
The Gauntlet division under Serpent Drummer is our main offensive branch. Most troops you see taking action against the Rikti are Gauntlet troops.
The Helm is our intelligence division, run by the Dark Watcher. They gather the information we need to keep the Rikti contained.
The Lady Grey is the overall commander of Vanguard. She's powerful, well connected, and has been around at least as long as Statesman and Recluse. She sets our overall strategy, with the Dark Watcher as her second in command.
Speaking of which, I've been told that the Dark Watcher wants to talk to you.
Mission Objective(s)
- Speak to the Dark Watcher
Character. I'm glad you've joined us.
I've studied the Rikti for longer than you know. To most people, they are still a mystery. Where are they from? Why did they attack us? The answers are all there, if you know where to look. I'd suggest you keep your eyes open. Many things are about to change. Be ready for it.
That's all I got to say for now. You best head over to Lady Grey. She's requested an audience with you. You can find her by the trainer.
Mission Objective(s)
- Speak with the Lady Grey
It is our distinct pleasure to welcome you into the Vanguard, Character. We have studied your prior adventures, and know that you shall prove yourself admirably against the Invader's forces. When you are ready, We may have a great undertaking for you, but put it out of mind for the moment. Instead, We suggest you now return to Miss Levantera, so that she can provide you with your first real task against our foe.
Debriefing
Well done, Character. As you complete missions for us you will have a chance to receive Vanguard salvage. You can use salvage to make Vanguard items and costume pieces from our salvage machines located in the base.
I've just received a report... Urgent business upstairs... Looks like you picked the right time to sign up.
Fend off Rikti Raid
Welcome to Vanguard
Part: Two
We've gotten reports that the Rikti are about to raid one of our bunkers. I've already sent two of our heroes, but they're both young and inexperienced. I would like you to be there as well.
The main thing you must do is link up with the other heroes. That should be enough of a threat to draw out the Raid's leader. Once he shows himself, or herself I suppose, I can't tell with the Rikti... Anyway, once the Leader pops up, crush him.
Oh, and there's one other thing. Keep a look out for any intelligence. Shortly after you returned from your last mission, we received a tip about the upcoming attack. We don't know who sent it, but the Rikti might.
Mission Objective(s)
When you emerge from the ready-room, you find that the fort is already under attack!
- Fight Rikti Raid
- Rescue Faultline
- Rescue Fusionette
- Defeat the Raid Leader
You fought off the Rikti Raid!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Fusionette (Vanguard Shield, Pet)
Fusionette: It's always nice to have help! Let's go!
- Faultline (Vanguard Shield, Pet)
Faultline: Thanks for the help, have you seen Fusionette?
- Raid Leader (Rikti Chief Soldier, Boss)
Raid Leader: Situation Handling: Personally
Raid Leader: Fray: Enter!
These documents were on the Raid Leader. The language is indecipherable, but it seems to be about a specific Rikti soldier.
Debriefing
Looks like you signed up just in time, Character. I'd like to say that Bunker raids were uncommon, but here in the War Zone anything's possible.
Rescue captured Longbow soldiers
Welcome to Vanguard
Part: Three
As you know, the Vanguard is in charge of containing the Rikti threat. Some are not happy with this. Chief among them is Ms. Liberty and her Longbow Troops.
The interfere, they act on their own authority, and cause us no end of problems. But still, we fight for the same end. So, when some of them get in trouble, we take it on ourselves to help them.
Such a situation has happened, and I'd like you to take care of it.
I've had my problems with Longbow in the past, but as a member of the Vanguard, that is behind me.
Even though their current operation is a slap in our faces, they are still allies, and should be helped. A number of their soldiers have gone missing after a scouting expedition. We think we've located them, but they appear to have been captured by the Rikti. Your job is to help them out.
Well, I know you'll do your best.
Mission Objective(s)
The War Zone is riddled with caves like this. The Rikti have been using them to move their troops around.
- Rescue Longbow Squad
- 3 Longbow P.O.W.s
You rescued the Longbow P.O.W.s!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Longbow P.O.W. (Longbow Rifleman, Pet)
Longbow P.O.W.: Okay, man, let's do this!
- Lt. Sefu Tendaji (Longbow, NPC Ally)
Lt. Sefu Tendaji: I am surrounded.
Lt. Sefu Tendaji: I am glad to see you again.
- Captain Dietrich (Longbow, NPC Ally)
Captain Dietrich: I did not need your assistance.
Captain Dietrich: Come, let us find the others.
Captain Dietrich: Your distraction was useful to my escape.
Captain Dietrich: You're good for that, at least.
After you rescued him, Lt. Sefu Tendaji thanked you and offered a tip:
'My thanks to you, friend. I see you are a member of the Vanguard. Despite what some think, I do not see a reason for the rivalry between out groups, as we are all fighting to protect out world. In fact, there was some information we recently gained that could be of use to you, but our resources are too thin to handle it. We have word of a Rikti assault group that has managed to sneak past our defenses. I will give you their last known location.
Oh, and do not mention this to Captain Dietrich. She is an excellent and dedicated leader, but she does not see things between our agencies as I do.'
After you rescued her, Captain Wilhelmina Dietrich was quite willing to share her opinion of the Vanguard:
'I suppose I should thank you for not bungling this attempted rescue too badly. Other than barging in like a horde of vandals and alerting all Rikti to our investigation, I am certain that you meant well. No more could be expected from undisciplined amateurs. Now, let us see what we can recover from this mess.'
Debriefing
You've done an excellent job protecting our interests and putting Longbow in their place. I'll have the Helm examine the intelligence from Lt. Tendaji. This could be quite a windfall.
Oh, and don't mind anything Captain Dietrich may have said. She's very vocal in her criticism of us. I'd say many here have a story about W. M. Dietrich.
Defend Vanguard Base (?)
Welcome to Vanguard
Part: Finale
The Rikti are assaulting the base. We need your help now.
There's no time to waste. You've got to get up there and defend the Vanguard base. Others are joining in the fight as well, but we really need your help on this one.
Mission Objective(s)
Rikti attacks are a constant threat, but they're really throwing everything into this one!
- Defend Vanguard Base
- Find Faultline
- Find Fusionette
- Defeat Raid Leader
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Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Fusionette (Vanguard Shield, NPC Ally)
- Faultline (Vanguard Shield, NPC Ally)
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Debriefing
Once again, you do not disappoint.
The information you recovered should prove valuable, if my theory is correct. You see, that warning about the raid? It was sent to us by someone who identified themself as a man who's been missing in action since the Rikti War. An American soldier named Benjamin A. Decker. Now isn't that interesting?
Serpent Drummer would like to speak with you.
Missions
External Links
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