View source for Council Geological Surveillance

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== Overview ==
'''Council Geological Surveillance''' is a tip contact that offers [[Tour Guide Missions]] in [[Striga Isle]].

===Introduction===
'''Straight Through Striga'''

''Exploration Mission''

The Council's greatest stronghold lies within the massive volcano here on Striga Island. Obviously, building a villainous lair in such a dangerous location requires massive amounts of precision and geological data (as well as crazy determination). 

To these ends, the Council regularly deploys vulcanologists to survey the surrounding lands to ensure the state of any volcanic activity is within their control. The information in these reports would be worth familiarizing yourself with as you plan your movements around the island. 

*{{green|Survey the status of Striga Isle.}}
*{{green|Map things out another time.}}

=== Too Busy ===
The scope of this island, as well as the threat of The Council, should not be tackled while burdened by so many tasks.

=== No More Missions ===
After checking the latest Council survey, you discover nothing worth your attention. It would seem you have exhausted the limits of this method of reconnaissance.

== Accolade ==
{{BadgeBox|Straight Through Striga}}

== Missions ==
=== <u>Sea Dog</u> ===
'''Briefing'''

These surveys from Port Noble are quite thorough; it appears the Council have quite a grasp on the activities within the port and amongst its denizens. Extraordinarily, little comes and goes from Striga Isle without the Council's notice. 

You are assuming they have already made a report concerning your movements within their territory. This being the case, you decide to stretch your muscles and explore the port to your heart's content. If the Council are watching, '''you are going to show them why they had best be wary of what you are capable of.''' 

*{{green|Become a scurvy Sea Dog.}}

The port here is pretty well equipped. Its lack of recent traffic can only be due to the Council's local rise to power and their looming fortification that encompasses a large portion of the island. 

It seems that it is only by the persistent efforts of heroes and the locals that the villains have not seized complete control of the island.

'''Mission Objective'''
*Take a tour of Port Noble
{{BadgeBox|Sea Dog}}

=== <u>Super Spy</u> ===
'''Briefing'''

It is hard to not find yourself distracted by the enormous villainous stronghold looming on the horizon. The Council's concrete walls almost stand as a challenge screaming:  {{red|"Breach me!"}} 

You set the survey you were absent-mindedly perusing down. '''You decide it is time for an exercise in infiltration.''' You have not tackled a lair you could not sneak into. Time to test your prowess! 

*{{green|Prove yourself a Super Spy.}}

One has to admire the Council's thorough security efforts. They have the works in place here: Routine patrols, gatling and missile turrets, and fortifications enclosing the entire perimeter. 

You have your work cut out for you, but shying away from a challenge was never your style.

'''Mission Objective'''
*Conduct infiltration mission
{{BadgeBox|Super Spy}}

=== <u>The Unnamed</u> ===
'''Briefing'''

This geological report appears to be the last from the Bonny Morass region. It mentions the surge in Banished Pantheon activity after the exhumation of somebody codenamed '''the Unnamed''':<br> {{blue|"Our surveillance of this area must be withdrawn. While finding evidence of the Banished Pantheon's potential coordinator is a high priority order, we're simply losing too many men needlessly without results. We'll attempt remote reconnaissance in lieu of putting soldiers in danger until we know more."}} 

Now this is a fascinating document. So "something" heralded the arrival of the Banished Pantheon on Striga? You feel confident you are more capable than some Council soldiers, '''this grave and the potential answers it might hold warrants immediate investigation.''' 

*{{green|Seek the casket of The Unnamed.}}

There seems to be an unfortunate trend of ancient monstrosities being sealed, buried, and forgotten about, only to become catalysts for Banished Pantheon activity generations later. Quite a literal take on ''"burying your problems''"... 

Well, there is nothing for it, you suppose. You will simply have to react to the circumstances as they are. Can't be allowing any potential dark gods to go unchecked in your neck of the woods.

'''Mission Objective'''
*Investigate exhumed grave site
{{BadgeBox|The Unnamed}}

=== <u>The Wolf's Snarl</u> ===
'''Briefing'''

These reports mention some seismographic readings from within the tunnels that locals have dubbed ''''The Wolf's Throat''''. Apparently, the Council's chain of command suspects the source of the activity is from the masses of Banished Pantheon husks that have recently started emerging from nearly every crevice within the subterranean structure. 

That sounds terrifying, you do not envy any soldiers assigned to guard duty within. You imagine this has to be impacting the Council's operational efficiency. '''Mapping this underground pathway for yourself seems like a good use of your time.'''

*{{green|Listen for the Wolf's Snarl.}}

It is a brief respite for the greater Paragon City to have the Council's efforts being undermined by these developments with the Banished Pantheon. Likely the entirety of Striga Isle would be under Council dominion if not for these setbacks. 

You will be sure to capitalize on the opportunities circumstances have afforded you.

'''Mission Objective'''
*Confirm layout of Council tunnel
{{BadgeBox|The Wolf's Snarl}}

=== <u>The Wolf's Maw</u> ===
'''Briefing'''

This report involves an issue that has been confounding the Council for some time. Since the Banished Pantheon started appearing on Striga Isle, the main gate to the base can no longer be closed, this leaves a major hole in the Council's otherwise impeccable defensive perimeter. 

You are not sure how the two come together here, but '''you decide to exploit the gate's current vulnerability.''' 

*{{green|Step into the Wolf's Maw.}}

The Banished Pantheon are somehow at fault for this? You are unsure how the shambling husks, regardless of number, could possibly sabotage an enormous mechanical gate. 

Knowing the dark masters they serve, could the answers be hiding in the shadows?

'''Mission Objective'''
*Clear Council base's main gate
{{BadgeBox|The Wolf's Maw}}

=== <u>Vampyri Watcher </u> ===
'''Briefing'''

Whoever wrote this survey was irate:<br> {{blue|"Those damn vampyri tore another recruit apart again today after climbing 'their' hill to gather geological data. Despite continual reports to the top brass, they keep calling it 'thinning the weak from the herd'. What a load of bologna. They just don't want to piss them off any more than we do."}} 

Sounds like the Council are having a rough time reining in their vampiric comrades.  '''You are curious about this hill though.''' What makes it so special, and why are the vampyri so territorial about it? 

*{{green|Become a Vampyri Watcher.}}

You won't even attempt to get inside the headspace of a scientifically created vampire, but maybe standing atop their hill might help you understand. 

Alternatively, you could try finding one of these Council vampyri for yourself and just ask, though you are not sure they would oblige such questions.

'''Mission Objective'''
*Climb the vampyri hilltop
{{BadgeBox|Vampyri Watcher }}

=== <u>Vulcanologist</u> ===
'''Briefing'''

This report is numbered in the high hundreds; whatever this is about, it's the subject of thorough scrutinization:<br> {{blue|"The Striga Isle volcano's activity falls within acceptable perimeters. All geothermal cylinders are operating at 68.3% capacity, with no signs of degradation or integrity loss. Heat conversion to thermoelectric power is at 87.2% efficiency. All logistical projections meet or exceed Archon Burkholder's estimates; these numbers should please command."}}

Now you understand, of all the geological surveys the status of the island's volcanic activity would be most important. The Council's engineering is a feat to behold, and  '''you decide to do just that.''' 

*{{green|Fancy being a Vulcanologist.}}

Given that an unplanned volcanic eruption would almost wholly eliminate the Council's chain of command and primary base of operations, it is no surprise that they are extremely diligent on these surveys. Building a secret volcano lair is so old-school cool, you cannot help but admire the tenacity that made it happen. 

Some say Council engineering is the greatest in the world; '''it just may be.'''

'''Mission Objective'''
*Scale the Council volcano base
{{BadgeBox|Vulcanologist}}

=== <u>Words of the Warrior</u> ===
'''Briefing'''

This is not a typical report, it explains a bizarre situation unfolding in the northwestern sector of Striga Isle:<br> {{blue|"Warrior occupation remains uncontested on the Bonny Morass radio tower island. We were unable to conduct our investigations, however, command has been lax on ordering any stronger pushes to retake it. We're reporting that radio program broadcasts have begun airing, comprised mostly of anthems, music, and occasional rants. Orders are to stand by and observe for the time being."}} 

The Warriors are hosting their own radio content? That sounds too interesting to not check out. '''You start heading towards the mentioned island and tune your radio into their channel.''' 

*{{green|Tune into the Words of the Warrior.}}

Their choice of music is fitting for what you expected from the Warriors. The on-air rants are quite "robust", but the host's colorful personality is surprisingly enjoyable, and they do a good job keeping it entertaining. 

You would be lying if you said you wouldn't tune in again sometime.

'''Mission Objective'''
*Experience Warrior radio efforts
{{BadgeBox|Words of the Warrior}}

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