Reconnaissance Officer

Overview

Reconnaissance Officers are NPCs stationed near the guarded entrances of Hazard Zones in Paragon City. They offer information to Heroes regarding the history and hostile spawns of the zones, and suggests safe squad size for street sweeping.

Locations

Reconnnaissance Officers are found the following locations:

The Hollows

Hollows Reconnaissance Officer

You have arrived in The Hollows, which is considered a Hazard zone as you can tell by the big SWAT entrance behind you. However, under the constant supervision of the PPD, only certain regions tend to be more dangerous. Don't let that lull you into a false sense of security; you can bet that if you should stray from the pack, that'll be the perfect time for an ambush. Keep alert and come back here if you get in over your head.
See my report for more information. It should give you an idea what to expect:
RECONNAISSANCE REPORT
*** Approved Use Only ***
History: Years ago, the Trolls wanted to carve out more territory but were having problems above-ground so they took their business underground and found the residential community of Eastgate as their location. Armed with explosives, they began their work, not realizing that there was already extensive cave warrens beneath this area of Paragon City. The initial blasts destabilized a large area and collapsed a section of the zone into itself - this event became known as The Hollowing. Soon after, the Outcasts and Circle of Thorns moved in. Over recent years, additional Villain Groups (even some from the Rogue Isles) have made their way into The Hollows.
Hostiles Strength: Levels 5 through 15
Suggested Squad Parameters: 1 to 5-person teams
Highlights:

• "Rock Men"
  

It is believed that these cave guardians are connected to the Devouring Earth in some way.

• Caverns of Transcendence
  

Talshak the Mystic provides a Task Force to rescue David Wincott's child, who has been taken to the deadly caverns.

• "Grendel's Gulch"
  

This huge bowl-shaped indentation is littered with large packs of Trolls and Rock Men.

Identified Hostiles:

• Circle of Thorns
  
• Coralax
  
• Hellions
  
• Hydra Men
  
• The Lost
  
• Outcasts
  
• Trolls
  
• Skulls
  
• Tsoo
  
• Vahzilok
  

Amenities:

• Mobile Hospital
• Trainer (Foreshadow)
• Stores (Skyway City and Atlas Park entrances

Dark Astoria

Dark Astoria Reconnaissance Officer

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Dark Astoria

This Hazard zone is what is known as 'Dark Astoria'. Though you cannot see far due to the dense fog in the area, you are in a sort of modern age ghost town. The citizens have perished, but this place is by no means vacant. For the unwary Hero, it's also a death sentence. If you hope to maintain that heartbeat in your chest, you should find some friends or colleagues to help you. Otherwise, one of the spectral wanderers may, sooner rather than later, be you.
See my report for more information. It should give you an idea what to expect:
RECONNAISSANCE REPORT
*** Approved Use Only ***
History: Formerly known as Astoria, this is a place where crumbling magics hold a horrible dark god from the ancient world barely in check. As Mot's bonds loosen, his influence spreads, raising the dead and causing havoc and horror.
Hostiles Strength: data
Suggested Squad Parameters: data
Highlights:

• Dense Fog
  

The entire landscape is covered in such a heavy fog that it appears nearly twilight even during the day.

• Ghostly Citizens
  

Several citizens perished and their ghosts remain, walking the streets of Dark Astoria. Get too close and they disappear.

Identified Hostiles:

• data
  

Amenities:

• data

Eden

Eden Reconnaissance Officer

You are now in 'Eden', an incredibly ironic moniker considering this place is anything but. It's not for lack of effort on the part of the Devouring Earth, however. This is a face plant waiting to happen if you're not well prepared and surrounded by trusted Heroes. The enemies that you face here are far more difficult and group in much larger packs than you've probably experienced before. It's pretty ironic, since there is nearly nothing idyllic about it..
See my report for more information. It should give you an idea what to expect:
RECONNAISSANCE REPORT
*** Approved Use Only ***
History: This area, formerly known as Woodvale, was once a quiet and prosperous community. When Crey Industries moved in, the Devouring Earth soon followed and the city became a battleground as the Devouring Earth struggled to recreate its own version of Eden.
Hostiles Strength: Levels 31 through 40
Suggested Squad Parameters: 5 to 8-person teams
Highlights:

• Captured Heroes
  

See Woodsman about a Task Force to rescue the 'Prisoners of Eden'.

• Hive Entrance
  

This is the only access route to The Hive, where Hamidon can be found.

Identified Hostiles:

• Crey
  
• Devouring Earth
  
• Nemesis
  

Amenities:

• None