Council/Vortex Outer Band

Overview

Only those who have proven both their ability and loyalty are permitted to join the ranks of the Vortex. They represent the ideal to which all other followers of the Council should aspire. The Elite members are capable of bringing new members into the fold. The Cor Leonis are the spiritual and philosophical leaders of the Council, and serve as an inspiration to all who fight at their side.

Enemy Types

Minions

Vortex Assault

The Vortex are the pride and joy of the Council's army. They represent the ideal to which all other followers of the Council should aspire. Not only are they disciplined, well-trained soldiers, but their faith in the Council's supremacy is complete. Only those who have proven both their ability and loyalty are permitted to join the ranks of the Vortex.

Levels: 15-19

Powers

Assault Rifle Ranged, Moderate Damage over Time(Lethal), Foe -Defense
Your Defense has been slightly reduced by the Assault Rifle.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Vortex Fire

The Vortex are the pride and joy of the Council's army. They represent the ideal to which all other followers of the Council should aspire. Not only are they disciplined, well-trained soldiers, but their faith in the Council's supremacy is complete. Only those who have proven both their ability and loyalty are permitted to join the ranks of the Vortex.

Levels: 15-19

Powers

Flamethrower Ranged (Cone), High Damage over Time(Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the Council Flamethrower.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Vortex Marksman

The Vortex are the pride and joy of the Council's army. They represent the ideal to which all other followers of the Council should aspire. Not only are they disciplined, well-trained soldiers, but their faith in the Council's supremacy is complete. Only those who have proven both their ability and loyalty are permitted to join the ranks of the Vortex.

Levels: 15-19

Powers

Incendiary Rounds Ranged, Light Lethal Damage, Minor Damage over Time(Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the Council Advanced Rifle Incendiary rounds.

Cryonic Rounds Ranged, Moderate Lethal/Cold Damage, Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Your movement and attack speed has been slowed by the Council Advanced Rifle Cryonic rounds.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Vortex Elite Assault

Elite members of the Vortex have not only proven their loyalty to the cause, they've also shown themselves capable of bringing new members into the fold. Only those who have achieved Elite status are allowed to interact directly with potential recruits. Their fanatical devotion ensures that they'll convert the potential member, or kill him. Either way, the secrets of the Council remain secure.

Levels: 20-24

Powers

Assault Rifle Ranged, Moderate Damage over Time(Lethal), Foe -Defense
Your Defense has been slightly reduced by the Assault Rifle.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Vortex Elite Fire

Elite members of the Vortex have not only proven their loyalty to the cause, they've also shown themselves capable of bringing new members into the fold. Only those who have achieved Elite status are allowed to interact directly with potential recruits. Their fanatical devotion ensures that they'll convert the potential member, or kill him. Either way, the secrets of the Council remain secure.

Levels: 20-24

Powers

Flamethrower Ranged (Cone), High Damage over Time(Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the Council Flamethrower.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Vortex Elite Marksman

Elite members of the Vortex have not only proven their loyalty to the cause, they've also shown themselves capable of bringing new members into the fold. Only those who have achieved Elite status are allowed to interact directly with potential recruits. Their fanatical devotion ensures that they'll convert the potential member, or kill him. Either way, the secrets of the Council remain secure.

Levels: 20-24

Powers

Incendiary Rounds Ranged, Light Lethal Damage, Minor Damage over Time(Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the Council Advanced Rifle Incendiary rounds.

Cryonic Rounds Ranged, Moderate Lethal/Cold Damage, Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Your movement and attack speed has been slowed by the Council Advanced Rifle Cryonic rounds.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Vortex Cor Leonis Fire

Vortex Cor Leonis Fire

Every member of the Council aspires to become one of the Vortex Cor Leonis, but few of them achieve this lofty goal. They are the spiritual and philosophical leaders of the Council - totally devoted to its goal of world domination. Like any good soldier, they lead by example. Their intense training and physical enhancements make them perfect soldiers. In battle, they serve as an inspiration to all who fight at their side.

Levels: 25-54

Powers

Flamethrower Ranged (Cone), High Damage over Time(Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the Council Flamethrower.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Vortex Cor Leonis Force

Vortex Cor Leonis Force

Every member of the Council aspires to become one of the Vortex Cor Leonis, but few of them achieve this lofty goal. They are the spiritual and philosophical leaders of the Council - totally devoted to its goal of world domination. Like any good soldier, they lead by example. Their intense training and physical enhancements make them perfect soldiers. In battle, they serve as an inspiration to all who fight at their side.

Levels: 25-54

Powers

Chain Gun Ranged, Superior Damage over Time(Lethal)
You are taking Lethal Damage over Time from the Council Chain Gun.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Vortex Cor Leonis Grenade

Every member of the Council aspires to become one of the Vortex Cor Leonis, but few of them achieve this lofty goal. They are the spiritual and philosophical leaders of the Council - totally devoted to its goal of world domination. Like any good soldier, they lead by example. Their intense training and physical enhancements make them perfect soldiers. In battle, they serve as an inspiration to all who fight at their side.

Levels: 30-54

Powers

Grenade Launcher Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Lethal/Smash Damage, Foe Knockdown
Launches an M30 Grenade at long range from under the barrel of your Assault rifle. This explosion from this grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Vortex Cor Leonis Marksman

Every member of the Council aspires to become one of the Vortex Cor Leonis, but few of them achieve this lofty goal. They are the spiritual and philosophical leaders of the Council - totally devoted to its goal of world domination. Like any good soldier, they lead by example. Their intense training and physical enhancements make them perfect soldiers. In battle, they serve as an inspiration to all who fight at their side.

Levels: 25-54

Powers

Incendiary Rounds Ranged, Light Lethal Damage, Minor Damage over Time(Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the Council Advanced Rifle Incendiary rounds.

Cryonic Rounds Ranged, Moderate Lethal/Cold Damage, Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Your movement and attack speed has been slowed by the Council Advanced Rifle Cryonic rounds.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Vortex Cor Leonis Sonic

Vortex Cor Leonis Sonic

Every member of the Council aspires to become one of the Vortex Cor Leonis, but few of them achieve this lofty goal. They are the spiritual and philosophical leaders of the Council - totally devoted to its goal of world domination. Like any good soldier, they lead by example. Their intense training and physical enhancements make them perfect soldiers. In battle, they serve as an inspiration to all who fight at their side.

Levels: 25-54

Powers

Sonic Blast Ranged, Moderate Energy Damage, Foe -Resist(All but Psionics)
The Blast from the Sonic Rifle has reduced you Resistance to all damage types except Psionics.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Lieutenants

Vortex Adjutant

Vortex Adjutant

Vortex Adjutants are zealots in every sense of the word. They believe in the Council's superiority so fiercely that they have become experts at recruiting new members from the disaffected elements of society. Vortex Adjutants are in equal parts soldier and proselytizer.

Levels: 15-19

Powers

Frag Grenade Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Lethal/Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
This explosion from this Fragmentation Grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Flamethrower Ranged (Cone), High Damage over Time(Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the Council Flamethrower.

Brawl Melee, Moderate Smash Damage
Council brawling attacks.

Vortex Elite Adjutant

The Elite Vortex Adjutants are those destined for positions of authority in the Council hierarchy. Their authority supercedes nearly every other rank. These Adjutants reward the Council with the utmost devotion. By the time someone has reached this lofty level, he has given up any semblance of a normal life. He belongs to the Council, body and soul.

Levels: 20-24

Powers

Frag Grenade Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Lethal/Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
This explosion from this Fragmentation Grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Chain Gun Ranged, Superior Damage over Time(Lethal)
You are taking Lethal Damage over Time from the Council Chain Gun.

Thunder Kick Melee, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented by a Thunder Kick.

Storm Kick Melee, Moderate Damage(Smash)
You can unleash a roundhouse kick that pummels your foe for moderate damage.

Vortex Cor Leonis Adjutant

Vortex Cor Leonis Adjutant

Vortex Cor Leonis Adjutants have the responsibility of leading large numbers of troops. They are concerned with training their men into peak fighting form - and recruiting new members to the Council. Until recently, none have ever been taken alive by the authorities.

Levels: 30-40

Powers

Frag Grenade Ranged (Targeted AoE), High DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback
This explosion from this Fragmentation Grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Chain Gun Ranged, Superior DoT(Lethal)
You are taking Lethal Damage over Time from the Council Chain Gun.

Short Burst Ranged, Light DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF
Sprays a massive burst of lead at a target. Lots of damage and a bonus to hit, but slow to reload.

Thunder Kick Melee, Light DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient, Chance for Critical Hit
You can perform a strong Thunder Kick that hits so hard it can Disorient your target.

Storm Kick Melee, Heavy DMG(Smash), Chance for Critical Hit
You can unleash a roundhouse kick that pummels your foe for moderate damage. Storm Kick has a greater then average chance to score a critical hit.

Lycanthropy Lycanthropy
Some Council Lieutenants can transform into Nightwolves.

Vortex Cor Leonis Adjutant

Vortex Cor Leonis Adjutants have the responsibility of leading large numbers of troops. They are concerned with training their men into peak fighting form - and recruiting new members to the Council. Until recently, none have ever been taken alive by the authorities.

Levels: 41-54

Powers

Thunder Kick Melee, Light DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient, Chance for Critical Hit
You can perform a strong Thunder Kick that hits so hard it can Disorient your target.

Storm Kick Melee, Heavy DMG(Smash), Chance for Critical Hit
You can unleash a roundhouse kick that pummels your foe for moderate damage. Storm Kick has a greater then average chance to score a critical hit.

Dragon's Tail PBAoE Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown, Chance for Critical Hit
This low spinning kick deals slightly more damage than Thunder Kick, but has a chance to hit all enemies in melee range. Successful hits may trip and knock down your opponents.

Frag Grenade Ranged (Targeted AoE), High DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback
This explosion from this Fragmentation Grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Grenade Launcher Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback
Launches a Grenade at long range from beneath the barrel of your Assault Rifle. This explosion affects all within the blast radius, and can knock them back.

Grenade Launcher Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback
Launches a Grenade at long range from beneath the barrel of your Assault Rifle. This explosion affects all within the blast radius, and can knock them back.

Leadership Toggle: PBAoE, Team +Def( All10% ), +ToHit, +DMG
While this power is active, your Accuracy, Damage, Defense and that of all your nearby teammates' is increased.

Lycanthropy Lycanthropy
Some Council Lieutenants can transform into Nightwolves.

Bosses

Vortex Archon

Vortex Archon

The Vortex Archons are the living essence of the Council's beliefs. While the Adjutants brim with enthusiasm, the Archons radiate a palpable aura of danger. The Vortex carefully foster this mystique in order to keep order within the ranks of the Council.

Levels: 15-19

Powers

12 Gauge Ranged (Cone), Moderate Lethal Damage, Foe Knockdown
Good at medium range. Longer range and more deadly than most shotguns. The 12 Gauge Shotgun fires a cone of buckshot pellets and can knock some foes down.

Frag Grenade Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Lethal/Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
This explosion from this Fragmentation Grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Thunder Kick Melee, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented by a Thunder Kick.

Storm Kick Melee, Moderate Damage(Smash)
You can unleash a roundhouse kick that pummels your foe for moderate damage.

Dragons Tail Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Damage(Smash), Foe Knockdown
This low spinning kick deals the same damage as Thunder Kick, but has a chance to hit all enemies in melee range. Successful hits will trip and knock down your opponents.

Vortex Elite Archon

Vortex Elite Archon

The Vortex Elite Archons are among the few soldiers permitted to express their opinions to the Council's leaders, though most wisely avoid doing so. They control almost all the internal operations of the Council organization.

Levels: 20-24

Powers

Frag Grenade Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Lethal/Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
This explosion from this Fragmentation Grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Flamethrower Ranged (Cone), High Damage over Time(Fire)
You are taking Fire Damage over Time from the Council Flamethrower.

Thunder Kick Melee, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented by a Thunder Kick.

Storm Kick Melee, Moderate Damage(Smash)
You can unleash a roundhouse kick that pummels your foe for moderate damage.

Dragons Tail Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Damage(Smash), Foe Knockdown
This low spinning kick deals the same damage as Thunder Kick, but has a chance to hit all enemies in melee range. Successsful trips will knock down your opponents.

Vortex Cor Leonis Archon

Vortex Cor Leonis Archon

The Vortex Cor Leonis Archons make up the inner circle that surrounds the Council leadership. They are charged with the grand stratagems that further the ultimate goal of the Council: the eventual domination of the world. The leaders of the Council foster a competitiveness between these high ranking officers in order to prevent any single one of them from acquiring too much power and becoming a threat.

Levels: 30-40

Powers

Frag Grenade Ranged (Targeted AoE), High DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback
This explosion from this Fragmentation Grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Grenade Launcher Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback
Launches a Grenade at long range from beneath the barrel of your Assault Rifle. This explosion affects all within the blast radius, and can knock them back.

Grenade Launcher Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback
Launches a Grenade at long range from beneath the barrel of your Assault Rifle. This explosion affects all within the blast radius, and can knock them back.

Thunder Kick Melee, Light DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient, Chance for Critical Hit
You can perform a strong Thunder Kick that hits so hard it can Disorient your target.

Storm Kick Melee, Heavy DMG(Smash), Chance for Critical Hit
You can unleash a roundhouse kick that pummels your foe for moderate damage. Storm Kick has a greater then average chance to score a critical hit.

Dragons Tail PBAoE Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown, Chance for Critical Hit
This low spinning kick deals slightly more damage than Thunder Kick, but has a chance to hit all enemies in melee range. Successful hits may trip and knock down your opponents.

Lycanthropy Lycanthropy
Some Council Bosses can transform into Nightwolves.

Vortex Cor Leonis Archon

The Vortex Cor Leonis Archons make up the inner circle that surrounds the Council leadership. They are charged with the grand stratagems that further the ultimate goal of the Council: the eventual domination of the world. The leaders of the Council foster a competitiveness between these high ranking officers in order to prevent any single one of them from acquiring too much power and becoming a threat.

Levels: 41-54

Powers

Frag Grenade Ranged (Targeted AoE), High DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback
This explosion from this Fragmentation Grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Missile Launcher Ranged (Targeted AoE), Heavy DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback
This devastating weapon has extreme range capabilities. Its slow recharge and high endurance cost is compensated by its massive explosion and Knockback.

Missile Launcher Ranged (Targeted AoE), Heavy DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback
This devastating weapon has extreme range capabilities. Its slow recharge and high endurance cost is compensated by its massive explosion and Knockback.

Thunder Kick Melee, Light DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient, Chance for Critical Hit
You can perform a strong Thunder Kick that hits so hard it can Disorient your target.

Storm Kick Melee, Heavy DMG(Smash), Chance for Critical Hit
You can unleash a roundhouse kick that pummels your foe for moderate damage. Storm Kick has a greater then average chance to score a critical hit.

Dragons Tail PBAoE Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown, Chance for Critical Hit
This low spinning kick deals slightly more damage than Thunder Kick, but has a chance to hit all enemies in melee range. Successful hits may trip and knock down your opponents.

Crane Kick Melee, Superior DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback, Chance for Critical Hit
You can perform a slow, high damage kick that will likely knock your target back.

Crippling Axe Kick Melee, Extreme DMG(Smash), Foe Immobilize, -SPD, -Fly, -DEF, Chance for Critical Hit
You can perform a Crippling Axe Kick that deals superior smashing damage, reduces the targets defense, may Immobilize, and Slowing their run speed. Crippling Axe Kick may also knock some flying entities out of the sky.

Leadership Toggle: PBAoE, Team +Def( All10% ), +ToHit, +DMG
While this power is active, your Accuracy, Damage, Defense and that of all your nearby teammates' is increased.

Lycanthropy Lycanthropy
Some Council Bosses can transform into Nightwolves.