Mission:Cadao Kestrel - Rescue the policemen from the Circle of Thorns within 1 hour

Rescue the policemen from the Circle of Thorns within 1 hour (35-40)

Briefing

I need you to rescue some policemen from the Circle of Thorns! Four officers were kidnapped from Daniel's Donut Shack just a few minutes ago. It seems as though they were targeted; none of the other customers were harmed.

I know that the Circle is planning something big with those policemen. You probably won't have more than 60 minutes to rescue all four of them and defeat the leaders of the ritual.

Mission Acceptance

No one knows better than you that this city is tough on crime fighters. We owe those officers all the help we can give them. Just remember that you'll only have an hour at most to save them.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Our boys in blue are still missing. Find them, Character!

Mission Objective(s)

You hear voices lifted in a rhythmic chant. You'll have to move fast to save those officers from a sacrificial blade.

• Stop cult leader & his guards (Timed, 60 minutes)
  • 4 officers to save

You defeated the Circle and rescued the policemen.

Notes

• The cult leader is the one guarding Officer Ryan. If you are playing on default heroic settings, this can be a random otherwise unnamed lieutenant.

Enemies

Circle of Thorns

Notable NPCs

• 3x Officer (Non-Escort Captive)
• Officer Ryan (Non-Escort Captive)

Rescued Officers

Upon Rescue

Officer 1: It's tough enough being a cop in Paragon without this kind of thing, Rescuer.

Officer 2: They wanted to kill us for some protection spell!

Officer 3: Thanks for the save, Rescuer.

Officer Ryan

Before Combat

Cult Leader: You wish to serve and protect. And so you shall.

Officer Ryan: Take me, but let my partner go!

Combat Start

Cult Leader: Ah, Character! Your death will make this spell much stronger!

Upon Rescue

Officer Ryan: Have you found my partner yet?

Debriefing

There may be a commendation in this city for you, Character. I can't remember when I've seen the chief of police so happy. It seems the Circle was trying to craft some sort of protection spell for their city. Ordinarily I'd be happy if they wanted to seal themselves off from us, but not if it means the lives of Paragon City officers!