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City of Heroes/Villains Issue 10: "Invasion" Details Revealed - News
By George Petrisor
Published: June 14, 2007
Print Issue 10 begins with a World Event that spans across numerous zones in both Paragon City and the Rogue Isles, as the Rikti return in devastating waves. They are armed with new, brutal weapons and seek to establish a beachhead on Earth, presumably to save their lost brethren and to finish what they started the first time ... the destruction of Earth!
This is what this new issue brings new to the game:
RIKTI WAR ZONE (LEVELS 35 - 50)
The site of the
crashed Rikti mother ship has become a hot War Zone. Pylons of unknown
purpose have appeared around the mother ship, and Rikti presence is
extremely heavy. In an attempt to contain the Rikti from breaking out
of the area or launching their ship, the government has cordoned off
the zone, allowing only select agents access. Government officials have
turned the region over to Vanguard, and given them the authority to
recruit forces from across the world. This zone is open to both Heroes
and Villains, in their combined, desperate struggle to hold the front
lines against the second Rikti Invasion.
NEW THREATS
Rikti
Pylons are multi-purpose warning and attack devices that surround the
crashed mother ship. It takes a concerted effort to take one of these
pylons down, but once enough of these are destroyed, access to the ship
may be granted. UXBs, "unexploded bombs" that arm, power up, and
detonate if not stopped in time, provide a constant threat. Rikti
destroyers zip through zones dropping troops, UXB's, and Rikti Assault
Suits.
NEW INVENTIONS
The Vanguard base
contains a special Vanguard Workbench that will allow for special
costume pieces (tied to Rikti War Zone recipes). Vanguard Support
Machines ("Heavies"
can be requisitioned using Special Salvage (unique
to the War Zone). These Heavies function as powerful pets.
NEW MISSIONS
The
first missions in the Rikti War Zone are for characters level 35+. The
characters meet a new contact, Levantera, who introduces them to the
U.N. security force, Vanguard. They'll also meet Borea, who sends them
on several repeatable missions in the zone. From there, characters meet
contact Serpent Drummer, Gaussian, and also talk to the Dark Watcher
and learn one of the darkest secrets of Paragon City.
RIKTI CO-OP TASK FORCE
The
Rikti Co-Op Task Force is available for both Heroes and Villains. It is
for 6 to 8 players, level 45 - 50. The mission is given out by Lady
Grey, leader of the Vanguard. Co-operative missions create a new layer
of depth and story as heroes and villains work toward a common goal.
Screenshots with the new issue can be found in the game's gallery.
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