The City of Heroes / City of Villains team has released information on Powerset Proliferation to the masses!

Hello everyone!

I, Doctor Brainstorm, have unlocked the secrets of the universe! In the coming weeks you will see a lot of powers used by archetypes who never had access to them before, and I wanted to give you some forewarning of what you can expect/achieve with this new Powerset Proliferation!

With all the coming new powersets, I know you are anxious to find out who got what, and that is exactly what I am going to tell you. I will also go into a little detail on the "hows and whys"that certain choices were made.

From a development angle Plant Control just made sense for a Controller. I mean, it has the word "Control"right in the title! Controllers also get access to Thermal Radiation, to keep those spores, trees, and fly traps enveloped in the growing warmth of their own solar powers, as well as being a good thematic match to the current Fire Control powers they have access to.

With these formerly villain only powersets now in the hands of a heroic archetype, we also find out that the opposite is now true. Brutes get access to Battleaxes and War Maces, weapon-based powersets that they have been asking for. And with Issue 11's Weapon Customization they have all the different implements of destruction at their disposal that Tankers do. For their secondary they get access to Super Reflexes, which is very good at helping them generate Fury while avoiding damage.

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RE: Peregrine Island Explosion
From: Agent Crimson, Alpha-Black Unit

During a recent mission to prevent Malta raids on Crey science facilities, a hero I work with was alerted to the existence of a secret Crey lab.  I was unable to locate the lab until last week when I intercepted reports of an explosion under the streets of Peregrine.  Upon locating the entrance to a subterranean facility, I discovered the remains of what appears to have been a well-equipped laboratory.  Inside I found the badly charred remnants of a large mechanical device.

I also located a security system and was able to extract surveillance video.  This video was passed onto Dr. Advance in the science and technology division and I have included his interpretation of the video below. 

Shortly after the explosion, I began to receive reports of new heroes able to use previously inaccessible powers.  I am convinced that these are connected and will investigate further.

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