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== Overview ==
== Overview ==


The '''Paladin Construction''' is a zone event that occurrs in [[Kings Row]]. It was replaced in [[Issue 24]] by [[The Clockwork Paladin]] zone event, but was reinstated in [[Issue 27]].
The '''Paladin Construction''' is a [[Zone Event|zone event]] that occurrs in [[Kings Row]]. It was replaced in [[Issue 24]] by [[The Clockwork Paladin]] zone event, but was reinstated in [[Issue 27]].


== Description ==
== Description ==


The Clockwork are using multiple power sources in Kings Row to help transform their scrap heaps into this new menace. It would seem that the [[The Clockwork King|Clockwork King's]] ultimate plan is to unleash these powerful [[Paladin]]s in various locations throughout Kings Row in an attempt to bring the city to its knees.
The Clockwork are using multiple power sources in [[Kings Row]] to help transform their scrap heaps into this new menace. It would seem that the [[The Clockwork King|Clockwork King's]] ultimate plan is to unleash these powerful [[Paladin]]s in various locations throughout Kings Row in an attempt to bring the city to its knees.


== Occurs ==
== Occurs ==


According to the [http://web.archive.org/web/20071024195705/http://www.cityofheroes.com/gameinfo/giant_monsters.html City of Heroes Giant Monster Guide], this event has anywhere from one minute to 36 hours between occurrences. Multiple Paladins can be in construction and/or completed simultaneously. Up to 3 can be active at any given time.
According to the City of Heroes [[Giant Monster Guide]] (and updated by [https://forums.homecomingservers.com/topic/29353-patch-notes-for-june-2nd-2021/?do=findComment&comment=368205 Faultline on the Homecoming Forums]), the time span between occurrences can range from a few seconds to 36 hours. Up to three [[Paladin|Paladins]] can be under construction and/or completed at any given time.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==


Construction first starts when minor Clockwork minions begin appearing around Kings Row, carrying construction equipment. These minions, usually Cogs, gather the supplies on rooftops around the city where Knights build the larger Clockwork Princes. Once these are completed they move together to preset areas where the construction of the far larger Paladins begins.
Construction starts when Clockwork minions begin appearing around Kings Row carrying construction equipment. These minions, usually [[Clockwork#Cog|Cogs]], gather the supplies on rooftops around the city where [[Clockwork#Cannon_Knight|Knights]] build the larger [[Clockwork#Assembler_Prince|Clockwork Princes]]. Once these are completed, they move together to one of three areas where the construction of the far larger [[Paladin]] begins.


Paladin is constructed in three spawn points in [[Kings Row]]. Once completely constructed, he will wander around the entire zone, followed by a parade of Clockwork.  
While under construction, the [[Paladin]] is inactive, unable to defend itself, and is referred to as a [[Clockwork#Monster_Construction|Monster Construction]]. If the [[Clockwork#Monster_Construction|Monster Construction]] is not disturbed, it will reach full health in five minutes and become a [[Paladin]]. However, the [[Clockwork#Monster_Construction|Monster Construction]] cannot be defeated until ten minutes have passed since it spawned. If the [[Clockwork#Monster_Construction|Monster Construction]] is brought to 0% health within ten minutes of spawning, it will respawn with approximately 25% health. In order to successfully defeat the [[Clockwork#Monster_Construction|Monster Construction]], players must keep its health below 100% for a total of ten minutes since the moment spawned, at which time it may be defeated as normal.  


There are 3 spawn points.
If [[Paladin]] is successfully constructed, the construction site from which it spawned is considered active and unable to spawn another [[Clockwork#Monster_Construction|Monster Construction]] until that [[Paladin]] has been defeated. Each [[Paladin]] runs through Kings Row, making a beeline for a small park area in the northern part of the zone. This park has earned the nickname "Paladin Park" due to the tendency for active [[Paladin|Paladins]] to congregate there.


* One is in the southwest corner, around an electrical tower just bordering a warehouse. {{coords|513.0|-42.0|2787.9}}
Prior to the destruction of Galaxy City, one tactic to defeat [[Paladin]] (and thus reset the spawn point) involved luring [[Paladin]] to the Galaxy City gate, where the [[Police Drones]] would defeat it. The Galaxy City gate no longer exists, but players may instead lure [[Paladin]] to the [[Architect Entertainment]] building near the center of [[Kings Row]] (see map below), where the [[Police Drones]] will defeat it.
* One is towards the middle of Kings Row, and is in the large electrical complex. {{coords|-1639.7|-42.0|1729}}
* The final one is in the northeast, just south of Royal Refinery, near the spherical silos. {{coords|-2865.3|-42.0|-506.9}}


In order to stop the construction Heroes need to prevent the Paladin from being built to 100% health and then defeat it after 10 minutes has passed since the moment it first spawned. If the Construction is left alone, it will reach full health in 5 minutes and turn into a Paladin. If the Construction is defeated before the 10 minutes, the construction will respawn with approximately 25% health. The Construction cannot be permanently defeated and the badge gained until the 10 minute timer has passed. During construction the Paladin itself is inactive and does not have the ability to defend itself.
=== Zone Event Alerts and Dialogue ===


After a construction has spawned a Paladin, that construction site will be considered active until he has been defeated, which means that another construction cannot happen at the spot until he is defeated. All of the Paladins' paths through King's Row will end up in the same small park area in the northern part of the zone. This park has become nicknamed "Paladin Park" because of the tendency for active Paladins to end up there.
The following messages will appear in the [[Hero Zone Event Message]] channel during the specified points of the event:
* Upon event spawn: {{color|purple|'''[PPD] Unusual Clockwork activity in Kings Row.'''}}
* Upon successful prevention of [[Paladin]] construction: {{color|purple|'''[PPD] Clockwork activity has resumed normal levels in Kings Row.'''}}
* Five minutes after event spawn if [[Paladin]] is constructed: {{color|purple|'''[PPD] Clockwork Paladin spotted in Kings Row.'''}}


Prior to the destruction of Galaxy City, one tactic to defeat the Paladin (and thus clear the event from the spawn points) was to pull the Paladin to the Galaxy City gate and its [[Police Drones|drone]] guards. This tactic is no longer viable, and players will need to defeat the Paladin so that another Construction may start.
The newly-constructed [[Paladin]] will utter the following dialogue:
{{NPC Text|title=Paladin Dialogue|type=villain|text=
'''Upon completion of construction:'''
:'''Paladin:''' I am born!
:'''Paladin:''' No one can stop me!}}
=== Spawn Points and Destination ===
[[File:paladin kings row map.png|right|thumb|Paladin construction sites (circled in green), Paladin destination (circled in red), and AE building (near center of map)|200px]]
[[Paladin]] is constructed at one of three spawn points in [[Kings Row]], indicated on the map to the right by green circles:


=== Dialogue ===
* In the southwest corner at coordinates {{coords|520|-42|2778}}, 312 yards due west of the Industrial Avenue neighborhood marker
* South-southeast of the zone center at coordinates {{coords|-1654|-42|1712}}, 366 yards southwest of the Aqueduct neighborhood marker and 312 yards due south of the Paragon City Monorail station
* In the northeast at coordinates {{coords|-2843|-42|-458}}, 220 yards due south of the Royal Refinery neighborhood marker


'''Upon completion of the [[Paladin Construction]]''': I am born! No one can stop me!
Once constructed, [[Paladin]] departs the construction site escorted by a parade of Clockwork. It runs directly toward coordinates {{coords|-297|-30|-2368}} in the High Park neighborhood at the north end of [[Kings Row]], indicated on the map to the right by a red circle. Only defeat will keep [[Paladin]] from reaching this destination, and more than one [[Paladin]] may end up at there.


=== Spawn and End Points ===
If, after reaching the destination location, a [[Paladin]] is lured away and not defeated, it will not path back to the destination point. Once lured away, the [[Paladin]] may remain in place or wander a short distance. For this reason, one or more [[Paladin|Paladins]] may be found stationary at locations in the zone other than the destination location denoted on the map above.
 
Paladin is [[Paladin Construction|constructed]] in three spawn points in [[Kings Row]]. Once completely constructed, he will wander around the zone, followed by a parade of Clockwork.  
 
There are three spawn points:
* One is in the southwest corner, around an electrical tower just bordering a warehouse. {{coords|513.0|-42.0|2787.9}}
* One is towards the middle of Kings Row, and is in the large electrical complex. {{coords|-1639.7|-42.0|1729}}
* One is in the northeast, just south of Royal Refinery, near the spherical silos. {{coords|-2865.3|-42.0|-506.9}}
 
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Historic VidiotMap from Issue 23 showing Paladin construction sites (circled in red)
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Upon completion, each Paladin construct will run to one of four locations in the High Park neighborhood, south of the [[Galaxy City]] gate. Heroes can stop them along their way or draw them away from their spots, but otherwise each Paladin will return to one of these locations if left undisturbed. More than one Paladin may end up at the same end point.
 
There are four end points:
* One is in the southwestern part of High Park, in a small park area. {{coords|350|-42.5|-2500}}
* One is in south-central High Park, at the end of a long park area. {{coords|150|-42.5|-1800}}
* One is in the parking lot behind the P4wn Shop in central High Park. {{coords|1200|-42.5|-1800}}
* One is {{missing}}{{red|text description}} {{coords|32.0|-42.0|-1570}}
 
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While the event is not active, groups of level-less [[Clockwork]] (including minions, lieutenants, and bosses) may randomly spawn at each of the three spawn sites. These groups of [[Clockwork]] are totally independent of the zone event and have no influence on any aspect of it.
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== Badges ==
== Badges ==


'''Preventing''' the Paladin's construction will award the [[Knight Errant Badge]]. This badge is '''NOT''' rewarded for defeating a constructed Paladin.
'''Preventing''' the [[Paladin]]'s construction will award the [[Knight Errant Badge]]. This badge is '''NOT''' rewarded for defeating a constructed [[Paladin]].


{{BadgeBox|Knight Errant}}
{{BadgeBox|Knight Errant}}

Latest revision as of 04:43, 9 June 2021

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Overview

The Paladin Construction is a zone event that occurrs in Kings Row. It was replaced in Issue 24 by The Clockwork Paladin zone event, but was reinstated in Issue 27.

Description

The Clockwork are using multiple power sources in Kings Row to help transform their scrap heaps into this new menace. It would seem that the Clockwork King's ultimate plan is to unleash these powerful Paladins in various locations throughout Kings Row in an attempt to bring the city to its knees.

Occurs

According to the City of Heroes Giant Monster Guide (and updated by Faultline on the Homecoming Forums), the time span between occurrences can range from a few seconds to 36 hours. Up to three Paladins can be under construction and/or completed at any given time.

Notes

Construction starts when Clockwork minions begin appearing around Kings Row carrying construction equipment. These minions, usually Cogs, gather the supplies on rooftops around the city where Knights build the larger Clockwork Princes. Once these are completed, they move together to one of three areas where the construction of the far larger Paladin begins.

While under construction, the Paladin is inactive, unable to defend itself, and is referred to as a Monster Construction. If the Monster Construction is not disturbed, it will reach full health in five minutes and become a Paladin. However, the Monster Construction cannot be defeated until ten minutes have passed since it spawned. If the Monster Construction is brought to 0% health within ten minutes of spawning, it will respawn with approximately 25% health. In order to successfully defeat the Monster Construction, players must keep its health below 100% for a total of ten minutes since the moment spawned, at which time it may be defeated as normal.

If Paladin is successfully constructed, the construction site from which it spawned is considered active and unable to spawn another Monster Construction until that Paladin has been defeated. Each Paladin runs through Kings Row, making a beeline for a small park area in the northern part of the zone. This park has earned the nickname "Paladin Park" due to the tendency for active Paladins to congregate there.

Prior to the destruction of Galaxy City, one tactic to defeat Paladin (and thus reset the spawn point) involved luring Paladin to the Galaxy City gate, where the Police Drones would defeat it. The Galaxy City gate no longer exists, but players may instead lure Paladin to the Architect Entertainment building near the center of Kings Row (see map below), where the Police Drones will defeat it.

Zone Event Alerts and Dialogue

The following messages will appear in the Hero Zone Event Message channel during the specified points of the event:

  • Upon event spawn: [PPD] Unusual Clockwork activity in Kings Row.
  • Upon successful prevention of Paladin construction: [PPD] Clockwork activity has resumed normal levels in Kings Row.
  • Five minutes after event spawn if Paladin is constructed: [PPD] Clockwork Paladin spotted in Kings Row.

The newly-constructed Paladin will utter the following dialogue:

Spawn Points and Destination

Paladin construction sites (circled in green), Paladin destination (circled in red), and AE building (near center of map)

Paladin is constructed at one of three spawn points in Kings Row, indicated on the map to the right by green circles:

  • In the southwest corner at coordinates (520, -42, 2778)[Copy] , 312 yards due west of the Industrial Avenue neighborhood marker
  • South-southeast of the zone center at coordinates (-1654, -42, 1712)[Copy] , 366 yards southwest of the Aqueduct neighborhood marker and 312 yards due south of the Paragon City Monorail station
  • In the northeast at coordinates (-2843, -42, -458)[Copy] , 220 yards due south of the Royal Refinery neighborhood marker

Once constructed, Paladin departs the construction site escorted by a parade of Clockwork. It runs directly toward coordinates (-297, -30, -2368)[Copy] in the High Park neighborhood at the north end of Kings Row, indicated on the map to the right by a red circle. Only defeat will keep Paladin from reaching this destination, and more than one Paladin may end up at there.

If, after reaching the destination location, a Paladin is lured away and not defeated, it will not path back to the destination point. Once lured away, the Paladin may remain in place or wander a short distance. For this reason, one or more Paladins may be found stationary at locations in the zone other than the destination location denoted on the map above.

While the event is not active, groups of level-less Clockwork (including minions, lieutenants, and bosses) may randomly spawn at each of the three spawn sites. These groups of Clockwork are totally independent of the zone event and have no influence on any aspect of it.

Badges

Preventing the Paladin's construction will award the Knight Errant Badge. This badge is NOT rewarded for defeating a constructed Paladin.

Badge

You have helped defeat the Clockwork Paladin, a diabolical invention of the Clockwork King.

See Also