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==Overview==
[[File:Praetoria.jpg|thumb|400px|Praetoria as seen in the CoH: Going Rogue trailer]]
[[File:Praetoria.jpg|thumb|400px|Praetoria as seen in the CoH: Going Rogue trailer]]


'''Praetoria''', also known as '''Praetorian Earth''', is a utopian alternate Earth, under the rule of [[Emperor Cole]], who is known to the heroes of Primal Earth as [[Tyrant]].  
'''Praetoria''', also known as '''Praetorian Earth''', is a utopian alternate Earth, under the rule of [[Emperor Cole]], who is known to the heroes of Primal Earth as [[Tyrant]].  


Praetoria is, in fact, a "mirror universe", where, unlike on our Earth, the most famous superbeings are twisted and evil, having given in to their darker sides. The Praetorian [[Archvillain]]s are not as strong as their Paragon City counterparts, but they still prove a challenge to all but the most powerful of heroes.
Praetoria is, in fact, a "mirror universe", where, unlike on our Earth, the most famous superbeings are twisted and evil, having given in to their darker sides. The Praetorian [[Archvillain]]s are not as strong as their Paragon City counterparts, but they still prove a challenge to all but the most powerful of heroes.
 
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==In-Game References==
The [[Portal Corporation]] refers to this dimension as '''Upsilon Beta 9-6''', with the name '''Praetorian Earth''' assigned by Portal Corp techicians. This dimension was first discovered by [[Tina Macintyre]] due to invading forces by [[Anti-Matter]]. Several missions assigned by [[Tina Macintyre]] and [[Maria Jenkins]] take place there, and it is also the locale for the upcoming City of Heroes expansion: [[Going Rogue]]. The early press releases for the expansion were the first to refer to it as '''Praetoria'''.
The [[Portal Corporation]] refers to this dimension as '''Upsilon Beta 9-6''', with the name '''Praetorian Earth''' assigned by Portal Corp techicians. This dimension was first discovered by [[Tina Macintyre]] due to invading forces by [[Anti-Matter]]. Several missions assigned by [[Tina Macintyre]] and [[Maria Jenkins]] take place there, and it is also the locale for the upcoming City of Heroes expansion: [[Going Rogue]]. The early press releases for the expansion were the first to refer to it as '''Praetoria'''.


 
==Praetorian Enemies==
The Praetorian archvillains are:
The Praetorian archvillains are:
* [[Anti-Matter]] (counterpart to [[Positron]])
* [[Anti-Matter]] (counterpart to [[Positron]])
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* [[Tyrant]] (counterpart to [[Statesman]])
* [[Tyrant]] (counterpart to [[Statesman]])


==Mirrored Factions==
As heroes are turned into villains on this mirror world, some enemy groups are turned into heroic organizations - if they have not already been oppressed by the might of the Praetorians.
Known groups are:
* [[Carnival of Light]] - the counterparts of [[Carnival of Shadows]], they are a group of heroic freedom fighters.
* [[Praetorians#AntiMatter|Blue]] and [[Praetorians#Neuron|Silver]] Clockwork - the counterparts of [[Clockwork]], they were created by [[Anti-Matter]] and [[Neuron]]. It is not known if there is a Praetorian [[Clockwork King]].


==Related Badges==
Defeating all of the Praetorian archvillains except Mother Mayhem, Shadow Hunter, and Tyrant earns a hero the [[Dimensional Warder Badge]].
Defeating all of the Praetorian archvillains except Mother Mayhem, Shadow Hunter, and Tyrant earns a hero the [[Dimensional Warder Badge]].


{{BadgeBox|Dimensional Warder}}
{{BadgeBox|Dimensional Warder}}


Successfully completing the mission "[[Maria Jenkins#Defeat Tyrant and his minions|Defeat Tyrant and his minions]]", earns a hero the admiration of [[Statesman]] and awards the coveted [[Statesman's Pal Badge]].
Successfully completing the mission "[[Maria Jenkins#Defeat Tyrant and his minions|Defeat Tyrant and his minions]]", earns a hero the admiration of [[Statesman]] and awards the coveted [[Statesman's Pal Badge]].
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{{BadgeBox|Statesman's Pal}}
{{BadgeBox|Statesman's Pal}}


 
== Additional Notes ==
As heroes are turned into villains on this mirror world, some enemy groups are turned into heroic organisations - if they have not already been oppressed by the might of the Praetorians.
Sadly, none of the Praetorians have [http://www.io.com/~sjohn/goatee.htm goatees] (barring [[Malaise]], but this opens up a new can of beans, see profile).
 
Known groups are:
* [[Carnival of Light]] - the counterparts of [[Carnival of Shadows]], they are a group of heroic freedom fighters.
* [[Praetorians#AntiMatter|Blue]] and [[Praetorians#Neuron|Silver]] Clockwork - the counterparts of [[Clockwork]], they were created by [[Anti-Matter]] and [[Neuron]]. It is not known if there is a Praetorian [[Clockwork King]].
 


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Praetorians]]
* [[Praetorians]]
==External Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_Syndicate Crime Syndicate of America]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_Syndicate Crime Syndicate of America]
== Additional Notes ==
Sadly, none of the Praetorians have [http://www.io.com/~sjohn/goatee.htm goatees] (barring [[Malaise]], but this opens up a new can of beans, see profile).
[[Category:Praetoria Lore]]
[[Category:Praetoria Lore]]

Revision as of 17:34, 27 June 2009

Overview

Praetoria as seen in the CoH: Going Rogue trailer

Praetoria, also known as Praetorian Earth, is a utopian alternate Earth, under the rule of Emperor Cole, who is known to the heroes of Primal Earth as Tyrant.

Praetoria is, in fact, a "mirror universe", where, unlike on our Earth, the most famous superbeings are twisted and evil, having given in to their darker sides. The Praetorian Archvillains are not as strong as their Paragon City counterparts, but they still prove a challenge to all but the most powerful of heroes.

In-Game References

The Portal Corporation refers to this dimension as Upsilon Beta 9-6, with the name Praetorian Earth assigned by Portal Corp techicians. This dimension was first discovered by Tina Macintyre due to invading forces by Anti-Matter. Several missions assigned by Tina Macintyre and Maria Jenkins take place there, and it is also the locale for the upcoming City of Heroes expansion: Going Rogue. The early press releases for the expansion were the first to refer to it as Praetoria.

Praetorian Enemies

The Praetorian archvillains are:

Mirrored Factions

As heroes are turned into villains on this mirror world, some enemy groups are turned into heroic organizations - if they have not already been oppressed by the might of the Praetorians.

Known groups are:

Related Badges

Defeating all of the Praetorian archvillains except Mother Mayhem, Shadow Hunter, and Tyrant earns a hero the Dimensional Warder Badge.

Badge

You have made yourself legend by defeating the Praetorians, an evil version of the Freedom Phalanx from an alternate dimension.

Successfully completing the mission "Defeat Tyrant and his minions", earns a hero the admiration of Statesman and awards the coveted Statesman's Pal Badge.

Badge

You have rescued Statesman from the clutches of Praetoria.

Additional Notes

Sadly, none of the Praetorians have goatees (barring Malaise, but this opens up a new can of beans, see profile).

See Also

External Links