Paragon's I-19 Alpha Strike Task Force Trailer

This was debuted at NYCC, but now here it is on the official Paragon Studios YouTube Channel for us to see in much better detail!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPNyLDfvx0U&feature=sub

Crossbows? Swords auras? WANTWANTWANT!

Michelle
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Samuraiko/Dark_Respite

EDIT: Thanks for making sure this got uploaded, David!

Incarnate TF rewards?

I don't think so, but I would love to be proved wrong. In the Q&A session someone asked if the flying swords had anything to do with the incarnate slot and they replied it had to do with the TF, though hesitantly.

The swords could be a new signature power for Battle Maiden, and the person using the crossbow could be a new type of her warriors - or even a revamp of her existing minions.

Bah, who cares what they are? This is more awesomeness for vid making! And I'd LOVE to know if that portal from Primal to Praetorian shot is actually in the game...

Michelle
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Samuraiko/Dark_Respite

It is. They showed it during the Apex TF preview but said it was actually part of the Tin Mage TF, it just looked cool so they wanted to put it in the video.

That video is propaganda! Anyone that follows Emperor Cole's Twitter could tell he's just trying to help!

Help himself stay in power, yes

Another possible source of those swords might be Apex.

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Where can I sign up to become a Goliath War Walker pilot?
Giant smashy uber laser powered death? Mememememe!

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Originally Posted by Zwillinger GG, I would tell you that "I am killing you with my mind", but I couldn't find an emoticon to properly express my sentiment.

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Originally Posted by Captain_Photon NOTE: The Incarnate System is basically farming for IOs on a larger scale, and with more obtrusive lore.

I wonder if there'll be another trailer, as this one is totally focused on the Apex TF?

so where do i sign up to plant my fist in evil coles face?

I don't think he's on either of the new TFs - Battle Maiden is the AV on the Apex one, along with a Goliath War Walker GM, and Neuron and Bobcat are the AVs on the Tin Mage one - so even if you can't punch Tyrant in the face, you can still punch his thugs in their faces

Stuck at work, but a Swords Aura? How would that work?

I might pick it up for Pally, depending on how swell it looks. I haven't been this excited for an issue release since AE came about.

Edit: Ahh, so it's looking like enchanters and their magic flying swords have finally made it out to Paragon City. Interesting looking enemy, and I can see it used in a lot of AE arcs in the future.

The task force looks absolutely epic. As someone who only plays one or two alts and plays his main character most of the time, this issue is what I've been waiting for. I can't wait!

I wonder if they're changing the design of the Olympian Guard too for the TF. It's appearance still reflects old Tyrant.

And is that the Hydra with those face-tentacles? So what happens, in the chaos the Hydra breaks free of the sewers and onto the streets or something? Because that rocks seeing it again.

That woman with roman/valkirie pieces and crossbows should be part of Battle Maiden new minions.
I saw those energy swords flying not long time ago in game, it was a signature power of a Praetorian but I dont remember who. I think it was at the Maria Jenkins revamped arc.

As far as the multiple dancing swords go, and if it also becomes a player available temp power, then I will say this much:
I am the bone of my sword
Steel is my body and fire is my blood
I have created over a thousand blades
Unknock to death
Nor known to life
Have withstood pain to create many weapons
Yet these hands will never hold anything
So as I pray; UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS

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Originally Posted by Samuel_Tow City of Heroes is a game about freedom of expression and variety of experiences far more so than it is about representing any one theme, topic or genre.

i dunno about this TF but i know i've seen that sword attack before.
Red side, 30s or 40s somewhere. it was a Blue CoT Behemoth with bone wings.