Bicentennial Badge

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Badge Hint

Explore the rich history of Paragon City.

Associated History Monuments

Note: The Monument Names & Order are provided from the patch notes.

Monument	Zone	Location ( x y z )
200 Years of Paragon	Kings Row	-768 32 1273[Copy]
South End Rail Riot	Independence Port	-2143 4 3651[Copy]
World War 2	Independence Port	-1398 19 -4908[Copy]
Statesman	Kings Row	-239 4 2274[Copy]
The Great Depression	Kings Row	-205 0 -2229[Copy]
Terra Volta	Terra Volta	1188 188 -7148[Copy]
Paragon Times	Steel Canyon	-3085 4 2576[Copy]
Rudolph Augustus Seifert	Atlas Park	To be Confirmed[Copy]
Cold War Paragon	Brickstown	To be Confirmed[Copy]
Paragon Pride	Kallisti Wharf	To be Confirmed[Copy]
The Spirit of Freedom	Atlas Park	To be Confirmed[Copy]
Hamidon	Founders' Falls	4910 0 4544[Copy]
The Outbreak	The Hollows	-704 0 -4775[Copy]
The Ferry	Peregrine Island	1706 0 -841[Copy]
Vietnam War	Atlas Park	To be Confirmed[Copy]
Brass Monday	Steel Canyon	-3664 -84 138[Copy]
Humanitarian Activities	Skyway City	To be Confirmed[Copy]
Rikti War	Founders' Falls	1836 4 2568[Copy]
Galaxy City	Perez Park	348 6 1774[Copy]
Dark Astoria	Talos Island	-3704 96 8693[Copy]

Hintbook

A magazine is located very close to Monument 1 (Kings Row, (-775, 36, 1271) ), which provides small hints to all of the plaque locations.

Monument 1: 200 Years of Paragon

Hintbook Hint: Kings Row. Heads or Tails?

Inscription

In 1823, during the 'Era of Good Feelings' that followed the War of 1812, the town of Smithport united with neighboring villages to create a large and bustling port city. The first mayor of the city, George Maylor, named the region after his desire to build a city to represent the pinnacle of virtue, justice, freedom, and prosperity within the United States: Paragon City. The city that would one day become known as the birthplace of the modern hero. As guardian and champion of the people, the Hero remains the truest symbol of those noble, defiant ideals; the exalted spirit of Paragon made manifest.

This plaque was placed in 2023, alongside a number of others, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the city. These streets have changed in many ways since that first union, and the people have been through many trials, but those ideals remain true within us, and we remain victorious.

Location

This plaque is located in Kings Row at (-768, 32, 1273) , just north of the Paragon Penny and Blue Steel, fitted to the top of the division between the staircases leading up to them.

Monument 2: South End Rail Riot

Hintbook Hint: Independence Port. If I were to guess...

Inscription

This plaque marks the location of the South End Rail Riot of 1911, a fundamental moment in the history of transport in Paragon City. The open violence of this event was a direct result of the conflict between the three companies vying for control over Paragon City's newly budding transport network. The disruption and loss of life caused would lead to the Railway Consolidation Act, ending private ownership of the city's railways and the formation of the Paragon Rail Company.

Over the course of the next century, the Green, Red, and Yellow lines would become significantly overhauled and then automated via the PTA: the Paragon Transit Authority. The Red line would later be destroyed in the events of the Rikti war, and in 2010 the Green and Yellow lines would be merged into one unified network, marking the conclusive end of a tumultuous and bloody story, and a new chapter in the history of Paragon City.

Location

This plaque is located in Independence Port, at (-2143, 4, 3651) , or just outside and to the north of the south monorail station.

Monument 3: World War 2

Hintbook Hint: Independence Port. If one plaque's South, then...

Inscription

Paragon's involvement in World War 2 began on December 7th, 1941, when Nazi German supersoldiers struck Independence Port. The hero Atlas held them there, sacrificing his life for our great city, allowing the Freedom Phalanx time to assemble and drive the invaders back. From there on, the heroes of Paragon played an instrumental role in the War and ultimately contributed significantly to victory against the Axis forces. This plaque memorializes the citizens of Paragon City, whether powered or not, who fought in the War, especially those who lost their lives. Their legacy will be forever remembered.

Location This plaque is located in Independence Port, at (-1398, 19, -4908) , roughly 100 yards WSW of the North Monorail Station, between 2 benches.

Monument 4: Statesman

Hintbook Hint: Kings Row. Where was he born?

Inscription

On June 6, 1896, a young man by the name of Marcus Cole was born in this hospital. Marcus Cole would go on to don the title of Statesman, future leader of the Freedom Phalanx and one of the greatest heroes in history. A man with an immense legacy spanning over a century, with an impact felt in Paragon to this very day, Marcus served in the American military as early as the first World War and served Paragon as its most loyal defender. His watch continued all the way through into the 21st century, when he tragically lost his life to a madman that was bent on using his powers for evil. Even in his death, the world rallied to honor him and delivered justice to the terrorist before it was too late.

This plaque recognizes one man's incredible impact, devotion, and loyalty to his city and a legacy that goes unrivaled by any among us. May we all strive to change as many lives as Marcus Cole.

Location

This plaque is located in Kings Row, at (-239, 4, 2274) , just outside the Crowne Memorial Hospital, south of the door.

Monument 5: The Great Depression

Hintbook Hint: Kings Row. Strolling up High Park.

Inscription

The Great Depression was an incredibly difficult time for the citizens of Paragon City. Like in most of the western world, thousands and thousands of Paragon's people found themselves without jobs, without homes, without food on their tables to feed their families. Here in Kings Row, low income occupants were hit the hardest, with the area finding itself an intense hotbed of crime.

When Statesman, the Dark Watcher, and Maiden Justice formed the Freedom Phalanx to counter the rise in crime in the city, it was Kings Row that was tackled first and foremost, with the nascent supergroup taking the fight directly to the region's crime bosses: the 'Kings'. With the dismantling of their operations, peace was brought to Kings Row.

To this day, the Row remains a home for the disadvantaged and those among us in need. It is up to us to do what we can to uplift one another, so that the world knows that Kings Row deserves its name.

Location

This plaque is in Kings Row, at (-205, 0, -2229) , or around 245-250 yds ESE of the High Park marker.

Monument 6: Terra Volta

Hintbook Hint: Terra Volta. Coat check!

Inscription

On this ground lies the electric heart of Paragon City: Terra Volta Power Plant. Construction began on this facility in 1955 and was completed in 1959. To this day, it remains one of the most impressive technical achievements in Paragon's history.

The Terra Volta complex has undergone many trials and tribulations throughout the years, but has never been truly successfully captured and held by any villainous group. This is not only due to the heroes of Paragon City, but also to the enterprising security personnel of the complex, who are in a constant, thankless arms race to maximize the security of Paragon's most vital non-human resource. This plaque pays homage to their tireless work.

Location

This plaque is in Terra Volta, at (1188, 188, -7148) , or just on the wall to the left after entering the zone.

Monument 7: Paragon Times

Hintbook Hint: Steel Canyon. A historic building by the campus.

Inscription

This plaque marks the location of the heritage-listed historical home of Paragon Times, constructed in 1935 in Steel Canyon for the Times' 50th anniversary. Designed by the city-renowned architect Rudolph Augustus Seifert, this structure stood as a 'symbol of journalistic excellence' and a 'marvel of modern architecture'.

After suffering some significant damage in the Rikti invasions of 2002, Paragon Times headquarters went abandoned due to a lack of funds to repair the structure for many years. Finally, thanks to a huge influx of support both locally and internationally, and with the help of The Committee for the Restoration of Paragon City, renovations were completed in late 2006 and the iconic structure's doors were finally reopened.

Paragon Times is Paragon City's oldest concurrent journalistic entity, reporting local, national, and international news with integrity since 1885.

Location

This plaque is in Steel Canyon, at (-3085, 4, 2576) , or on the wall of the skyscraper roughly 145 yds SE of the University.

Monument 8: Rudolph Augustus Seifert

Hintbook Hint: Atlas Park. An architect's first local touch.

Monument 9: Cold War Paragon

Hintbook Hint: Brickstown. Angels guard the theater of war.

Monument 10: Paragon Pride

Hintbook Hint: Kallisti Wharf. Chase the rainbow!

Monument 11: The Spirit of Freedom

Hintbook Hint: Atlas Park. Metal by Flame.

Monument 12: Hamidon

Hintbook Hint: Founders' Falls. Don't get any closer.

Inscription

On March 8, 2003, a grave new threat to Paragon City arose via the bold, dangerous, and unhinged action of one man and his followers: Hamidon Pasalima. In the name of his ecoactivism, Hamidon led an ecoterrorist raid on Paragon City University. On the premises they created a new mutagenic mold - the Will of the Earth. In a cruel twist of fate, Hamidon used the mold on himself in desperation when his raid on an animal testing facility was interrupted by the notorious invisible hero Refactor. There were no survivors amidst the lab's ravaged rooms, and Hamidon escaped justice. The monstrous 'Devouring Earth' showed up weeks later claiming Hamidon as their leader, abducting citizens and heroes in brazen attacks. One only needs to gaze upon what remains of Woodvale beyond this gate to know that few threats in this world are as dangerous as being betrayed by the very ground you stand on.

It is only by the diligent actions of Paragon's heroes that the spread of the Devouring Earth was halted. It is said that the hero known as Woodsman is the counterbalance to this ecological threat, but those who know are not forward with the details.

Location

This plaque is in Founders' Falls, at (4910, 0, 4544) , or around 100yds east of the gate to 'Eden'. Devouring Earth enemies at level 35 may spawn near this plaque.

Monument 13: The Outbreak

Hintbook Hint: The Hollows. Rivera's Gates.

Inscription

April 28, 2004: This date marks the beginning of what has since been referred to as 'The Outbreak Incident'. On this day, the neighborhood of Rivera Heights was placed into immediate and sudden quarantine, following the distribution of an illicit drug containing a powerful mutagen believed to be of Rikti origin. While at first seemingly harmless, the drug caused significant increases in strength amongst those who imbibed it, as well as blind aggression and a lack of regard for one's own life. Identifiable by a powerful green glow in the eyes, individuals ingesting the drug turned Rivera Heights into an outright warzone, requiring Paragon City to call in a multitude of heroes to help round up the villains. The day marked the largest organized effort by heroes since the Rikti invasion two years prior.

Due to the sheer numbers of infected, Rivera Heights remained in total quarantine past the efforts to suppress the riots, when it was discovered that the effects of the drug were viral in nature and had mutated to become highly transmissible via skin-to-skin contact or bodily fluids. Only a small number of occupants had been allowed to leave, after rigorous testing determined they were clean of the virus. This quarantine lasted for a number of years as cures and vaccines were researched by Vanguard scientists, with the Hazard Doors to Rivera Heights only being opened again to limited civilian entry in 2013. Tragically, most of those infected in the first incident of the Outbreak did not live to see the day.

Location

This plaque is located in The Hollows, at (-704, 0, -4775) , around 235 yards NNW of the Four Seasons marker.

Monument 14: The Ferry

Hintbook Hint: Peregrine Island. You really don't need hints for this.

Inscription

For citizens living and working on the Peregrine Island, the Melody, also known as the Paragon City Ferry, is a lifeline. Since first starting its route between Peregrine and Talos Island in 1983, the Melody has maintained a spotless record even until now on its 40th anniversary. Through the darkest times of Paragon City's history, this vessel has maintained its course without failure. First commanded by Captain Alfred Walker, the Melody's leadership was passed down to Captain Erika Janssen in 1988, who has been at the helm ever since.

"This ship's the one true queen of Paragon City's waters. I couldn't be prouder to have been by her side all these years. It is a privilege and an honor," said Captain Janssen. Looking towards retirement after her long tenure, the Captain is now seeking out her future successor for her position.

"The Melody will go on, however turbulent the tide."

Location

This plaque is located on Peregrine Island, at (1706, 0, -841) , just to the NE of the ferry's ramp.

Monument 15: Vietnam War

Hintbook Hint: Atlas Park. Can't have a protest without a park.

Monument 16: Brass Monday

Hintbook Hint: Steel Canyon. Nemesis hit the banks hard!

Inscription

On Monday July 11, 1932, this marked the location of the events that would later be dubbed 'Brass Monday'.

Through the course of the 1920's, Paragon City was dominated by a monopolous organization named the Southern United Manufacturing Company, with its headquarters placed here in Steel Canyon. The company had an incredible amount of control over the political landscape of the city and would resort to underhanded tactics and coercion to achieve its goals.

First sparked by investigating thugs peddling bootleg liquor, the hero Statesman was the one to truly expose the corruption running through the veins of the SUMC. He had discovered that the one leading the operation was none other than the Prussian Prince of Automatons himself, Nemesis.

It was here in 1932 that this conflict came to a peak, when Nemesis's forces flooded Steel Canyon with troops and weaponry. It was only thanks to Statesman that the villain's forces were finally taken down, solidifying the hero as an icon in Paragon City's eyes and a representative of who we were on a global scale. This would only be the first of many great deeds committed by Paragon City's Greatest Hero.

Location

This plaque is located in Steel Canyon, at (-3662, -84, 138) , roughly 275 yards SE of the Blyde Square marker, just west of the Exchange Bank's entrance.

Monument 17: Humanitarian Activities

Hintbook Hint: Skyway City. Synapse keeps watch!

Monument 18: Rikti War

Hintbook Hint: Founders' Falls. Our most diligent protectors.

Inscription

4:30pm, May 23, 2002: Our world was changed forever.

The events that transpired that day marked the beginning of the Rikti threat and the start of the first Rikti Invasion. Lights appeared all over the world, which, four hours later, proved to be portals as legions of Rikti invasion forces came streaming out of them. It was the most horrific and devastating event in the history of the human race, with a death toll of hundreds of thousands in the very first 24 hours. For another six months the Rikti War raged between the heroes of Paragon City, in collaboration with Vanguard, and the alien menace. During that time, entire portions of the city were decimated, with damage costs in the trillions. In an attempt to preserve what remained of our city, the War Walls were built. Of note, a Rikti Mothership crash landed in the area of White Plains, destroying it in an instant and reducing whole neighborhoods to dust in its wake. The shields of the ship remained intact, but the ship remained inert - leading to the decree of the region as a Hazard Zone for further surveillance, research, and potential threat response plans.

It was only thanks to the selfless sacrifice of the Alpha and Omega Teams that humanity stood a chance, as they mobilized to take down the primary Rikti portal. Though successful, it was not without many sacrifices, including the loss of most of the Omega Team. However, it was not over.

Again, on July 24, 2007, the Rikti invasion resumed, with aliens streaming out of the ship in White Plains, now dubbed the Rikti War Zone. This invasion was far more targeted at Paragon City. Dropships flew over the city, their bombs plunging to the ground. Shortly afterwards, portals opened and troops streamed out - but this time the heroes of Paragon were prepared. Damage caused by the alien threat has been successfully minimized ever since. The Rikti have not given up on their plans, whatever they may be. Continued small-scale attacks are directed at Paragon City to this day, but heroes are always at the ready, prepared to take on the duty of defending our great city.

Location

This plaque is in Founders' Falls, at (1836, 4, 2568) , or just outside the Vanguard DPO, on the wall, just south of the doors.

Monument 19: Galaxy City

Hintbook Hint: Perez Park. Close as you get.

Inscription

Formerly known as Paragon Heights, Galaxy City was renamed after Kelly Graham, aka Galaxy Girl, as a tribute to her immense impact on Paragon City over her years as a hero.

Galaxy City was once a place of beauty, featuring a wide array of statues paying tribute to some of the greatest heroes that Paragon has ever had to offer. It was a relatively small, but deeply beloved part of the city by visitors, as well as those who lived there - cozy and remarkably quiet for being so close to the city's center and Atlas Park. It was notably home to iconic hero Back Alley Brawler, who could be seen patrolling the streets on a daily basis, working diligently to keep Galaxy City as safe as could be.

On September 13, 2011, Galaxy City was destroyed. Meteorites poured from the sky, devastating almost every part of the city zone. Strange, terrifying creatures emerged from these meteorites, now known as 'Neo-Shivans'. Their origins remain unknown, as does their purpose. From the focused nature of the impacts, experts assume that there was a deliberate reason for targeting Galaxy City. The area remains in ruins to this day, with the city gates being shut for over a decade after evacuation.

Location

This plaque is in Perez Park, at (348, 6, 1774) , or around 80ft south of the Base Portal, on the wall.

Monument 20: Dark Astoria

Hintbook Hint: Talos Island. A chilling view.

Inscription

Dark Astoria. A part of Paragon City that only the bravest dare visit. Considered haunted for many years, it was only on March 6, 2012 that we came to understand the true terrors that lurked within. Deep beneath the graves to the north-east of the city zone lay an ancient, horrible evil - a god of death, known simply as Mot.

On that dark day, the god burst forth from the rotten dirt of the cemetery, a mass of flesh and teeth, extending its reach throughout the area. At once, standard access to the zone was shut down, with only incarnate-level heroes being deemed capable enough to even come close to the behemoth's gaping maw.

With the aid of the mysterious Dream Doctor, the heroes were able to band together and put an end to Mot once and for all - but the monster's rotting corpse still looms within Dark Astoria, and its forces persist. It is unlikely that that portion of the city will ever truly be safe again. We may only pray that Mot truly is gone.

Location

This plaque is in Talos Island, at (-3704, 96, 8693) , or around 220ft west of the Dark Astoria gate.