Mission:Rise to Power - Part Three: A Spectacle for the Crowd

Part Three: A Spectacle for the Crowd

Briefing

I've been told to tell you what exactly the Induction Ceremony is.

It's not easy rising to power and fame - power in the division.

When someone catches our eye, we run 'em through a series of fights with our toughest members.

I don't need to participate in it anymore, of course. They ruled it unfair after I kept wiping the floor with all of our inductees.

White ordered me to set one up, so I set one up.

On the off chance you make it through this, White is putting you on par with me. You're not better than me, mind you, just on the same level. On paper.

• Right, on paper. So who's up first?

Your first, and last opponent, is going to be Stern. If Stern is having an off day and somehow you win, you're fighting that little pal of yours, Warrant.

You'll probably beat Warrant since he's a little...

Ahem. If you past Warrant, we have the final rounds taking place in the heart of the Magisterium.

I kind of hope you make it that far - at least then everyone will see how you're full of hot air when you fall down in the shadow of Cole's tower.

Fight Stern

Unnecessary Solicitation

Stern is your first opponent, you can find him over at the C.M.F.

Stern

Briefing

You're Character? Thought you'd be taller.

You ready for this fight? I won't take it easy on you.

• I'm ready.

Mission Objective(s)

File:Map IOM CMF.png

Map: IOM_CMF

You can hear the sound of Clockwork gathered. Stern must have summoned them all here to the fight.

• Fight Stern
  • Defeat Stern

You defeated Stern!

Enemies

Powers Division

Notable NPCs

• Stern

Stern Dialogue

Before Combat:

Stern: I'm ready for you, Character. Let's finish this.

Combat Start:

Stern: It's a shame, that you'll be put down here, when you've worked so hard.

75% Health:

Stern: I came prepared, Character. Releasing oil slicks.

50% Health:

Stern: Now I'm mad!

Upon Defeat:

Stern: Hmph...maybe you'll be the one to defeat Reese after all.

Fight Warrant

Unnecessary Solicitation

Warrant is your next opponent.

Warrant

Briefing

Good to see you, Character, looks like you and I finally have to go toe to toe. I'm looking forward to this spar.

I'll meet you on the top of the PPD building when you're ready.

• Let's do it.

Mission Objective(s)

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Map: IOM_PPD_ROOF

You feel the wind blow against your face as you step onto the PPD roof.

• Fight Warrant
  • Defeat Warrant

You have defeated Warrant.

Enemies

Powers Division

Notable NPCs

• Warrant

Warrant Dialogue

Before Combat:

Warrant: Are you ready for this fight, Character?

Combat Start:

Warrant: Let's get on with this, shall we? I won't hold back, so you shouldn't either!

75% Health:

Warrant: Reese hopes that this will end up killing you. Just so you know.

50% Health:

Warrant: I know it won't, however. That doesn't mean I won't do everything I can to win, though!

Upon Defeat:

Warrant: I knew it would end like this. Good luck, moving forward, Character.

Attend the Final Round in Magisterium

Unnecessary Solicitation

Hope you're ready for a beating in the Magisterium, Character.

Reese

Briefing

You think you got what it takes, Character? They got a whole little arena set up for your final bout in the Magisterium. Not that I think it's a good idea - people shouldn't be there to see Riptide rip you to shreds. But Praetor White seems fine with it.

• This is me laughing, Reese. Ha ha ha. I'm ready to go.

Mission Objective(s)

File:Map IOM MAGISTERIUM.png

Map: IOM_MAGISTERIUM

You can hear the loud roar of the crowd up ahead - it looks like this fight has gotten quite a bit of attention.

• Attend the Final Round in Magisterium
  • Defeat Riptide
  • Defeat Aria
  • Defeat Zane

You've wiped the floor with all the members of the Powers Division!

Enemies

Powers Division

Notable NPCs

• Aria
• Riptide
• Zane

Riptide Dialogue

Before Combat:

Riptide: Character thinks I'm gonna go down like Warrant? Fat chance!

Combat Start:

Riptide: Let's do this, Character, I'm gonna wipe the floor with you!

75% Health:

Praetor Duncan: Ooo, Riptide's got some spunk!

50% Health:

Upon Defeat:

Riptide: No...way...!

Aria Dialogue

Before Combat:

Reese: Pfft, so what, you beat Riptide, I could take him in my sleep.

Praetor White: Shut it, Reese.

Aria: Riptide was just some dumb fish, Character.

Combat Start:

Aria: Don't think that I'll go down as easily as he did.

75% Health:

Aria: I hate making this a public stunt, don't you?

50% Health:

Reese: You're losing, Aria! What's your problem?!

Aria: Back off, Reese!

Upon Defeat:

Aria: Fair...enough...Character.

Zane Dialogue

Before Combat:

Zane: Time for someone to put you in your place, Character!

Combat Start:

Zane: You know who you're dealing with, Character?

75% Health:

Zane: I'm the man that's gonna topple Reese off his little high horse!

Reese: What?!

Praetor Duncan: Uh oh, looks like you're in trouble Reese!

50% Health:

Zane: I...did not come this far...to be defeated, Character...!

Upon Defeat:

Zane: You're...good...Character...

Reese: Zane! You weakling, what're you good for?!

Praetor White: Good job.

Final Dialogue

Praetor White: You're no longer just another member of Powers Division - you're at the top of the heap now. You earned it.
Praetor Duncan: I'll have to keep an eye on you. I just love a good, unpredictable man! / We need more powerful ladies like us around here.

Debriefing

....

Well, you know something, Character. Maybe you're not all that bad.

You fought better than I expected out there. Maybe now all the other members of Powers Division will start to pick up some slack and actual work to improve themselves - like me.