Born in an alternate world where heroes ruled and humanity was endangered, Faith Powers was the last surviving member of the legendary Powers family. Brought up in the watchful eyes of the Praetors, she became Furia Powers, champion of the weak.
But then she became aware that all was not right in the supposed “Utopian Society”. Forced to choose between the Praetors and a chance at a new family, she choose family and left for the Primal Universe.
Now Furia Powers is a member of the Guardians of the Dawn, a superhero team dedicated to helping humanity to that bright future that is always just beyond the horizon. It is a team that is on the brink of becoming legend. They are…
Issue 1: “Do-Over”
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Summary: The next chapter in the continuing stories of the heroes of Paragon City starts here! It’s been two years since Furia Powers came to the “City of Heroes” from the Praetorian Universe, and she’s had a hard time adjusting to a world where she is not respected or trusted. But those problems have to take a back seat as something new literally drops into the city. Can Furia and her fellow heroes of the Guardians of the Dawn save the day?
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Issue 2: “Destitution”
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Summary: Special guest appearance by deviantART’s Qualina! While the heroes are busy with the mysterious robots, the “looming threat” makes its dramatic appearance that will have the attention of the whole city.
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Issue 3: “Respect”
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Summary: Special guest appearance by deviantART’s Qualina! It’s Furia Powers versus Destitution in a winner-takes-all battle for the future of Paragon City! But how can she defeat Destitution when he’s been able to defeat the most powerful Guardian?
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Issue 4: “Where is Galatea Powers?”
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Summary: After the very public battle with Destitution, Paragon City begins the clean-up. And people want to know what happened to Galatea Powers. Where did the city’s “True Guardian” go? Plus, Furia Powers gets a new outfit, and Ryder Lightning meets with the team’s newest patron; the same man that once destroyed the Guardians.
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Issue 5: “With A Little Help From My Friends”
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Summary: Galatea Powers, the “True Guardian” of Paragon City, has found herself in what she believes is a “dead future”. An Earth devastated by death and destruction. Worse, she is told these events can’t be changed, and that she cannot return to her time. But if that’s true, then why are her friends trying to bring her back? And who is helping them?
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Issue 6: “Welcome To My (New) Life”
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Summary: Furia Powers is finally starting to venture out into Paragon City free from oversight and supervision. But she’s finding out that her “new life” is not as easy as the thinks. Can she get a job and a place to stay? Find out. Plus, new Guardian member Koldfront is given his first assignment, and it involves meeting with a member of the Vindicators and the dimension-hopping “cowboy” known simply as “Twelve”. But he’s not the only one showing up at the meeting. This part of the story follows from the end of “The Crucible” #16 (which you can read at coxcomics.com).
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Issue 7: “Hello! My Name Is…”
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Summary: Following from the previous issue, Furia Powers and Guardian Star join Koldfront, Aurora Borealis, and Watcher Twelve (from coxcomics.com) as they defend against the one-two attack from the Freakshow and the Clockwork. What was supposed to be an easy research mission seems to get more and more complicated with every turn. Can our heroes keep up? Find out!
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Issue 8: “Knight and Grey”
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Summary: While Furia, Guardian Star, Koldfront, Aurora Borealis, and Watcher Twelve were busy over at Portal Corporation, Jason Knight has been working on his new life. Stripped of his dark mists and given the one thing he most desperately needed – sleep – Jason has returned to Kings Row a new man. He has a new identity, a new job, and a new base of operations from which he can resume his role as the Guardian of Kings Row.
But is he ready to resume being “The Knight”? And, more importantly, can he resume being “The Knight” when the criminal element consider MidKnight X to be dead?
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Issue 9: “A Call For Justice”
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Summary: Following the events in the previous issue, Jason Knight’s search for a missing Architect Entertainment employee takes a dark turn, and he crosses paths with an even darker threat. Jason’s path to once again becoming the “Guardian of Kings Row” gets defined here. Plus: What leads Furia Powers to the events seen in “The Crucible” #18? Find out!
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Issue 10: “Following-Up”
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Summary: After the events of recent issues (not to mention the events of “The House of Sothis” storyline in “The Crucible”), both the Guardians of the Dawn and the CEO of LexieTech get an update on their activities. Plus, Lord Geddy’s “Gift of Facilitation” (from “Guardians of the Dawn GRADUATION”) introduces himself, and we finally get to see Furia’s new day job.
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Issue 11: “Holiday for Heroes“
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Summary: It’s the Christmas season in the City of Heroes, but not everyone is in the seasonal mood. In fact, Furia Powers is acting a lot like a Holiday Scrooge. Why is she acting this way? And will it take a ghost or two from holidays past to change her mind?
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Issue 12: “Catgirls and Bulldogs”
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Summary: TashaTiger’s origins are revealed as we learn what has been happening to the little cat-girl since her return from the devastation of Galaxy City. Plus, say hello to the newest hero in the legendary Powers Family!
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Issue 13: “Of Cat-Beasts and Blue-Dogs”
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Summary: Is the Libertarian Avenger back? The police seem to think so, and they’re not the only ones worried about it. But they’re also on the hunt for TashaTiger. So can the Guardians keep her safe until they can learn the secrets of her strange transformations? Find out!
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Issue 14: “N-W-N-C”
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Summary: It’s Furia Powers versus the might of Paragon City Police Department’s two most formidable groups. Who will win? And with it being broadcast live on TV, how can it not turn into an all-out “Badge War”? Plus, Cardinal Syn must go where she never expected to go to save TashaTiger… right into the cat-girl’s mutated mind! What is TashaTiger’s secret? And how does an illusionist named Ally Kazam play into all this?
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Issue 15: “Consequences”
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Summary: With Furia incapacitated following her recent encounters, Galatea Powers must resume her mantle as the city’s “True Guardian”. And it couldn’t come at a worst time, as pressure mounts for Furia’s arrest, Lexie Lothora kicks off the next phase of her program, and someone new arrives at Guardian Base.
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Issue 16: “How Things Escalate”
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Summary: As Jason Knight looks deeper into the murder of Rose Vesta, something else happens in Kings Row that shakes Galatea Powers. Meanwhile, Guardian Star makes a shocking discovery concerning his hyper-powered girlfriend. And just how long has Carlton Sage been watching over the Guardians of the Dawn? You might be surprised!
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Issue 17: “Prelude to Calamity”
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Summary: “Icarus” Begins Here! While Furia is still on the mend, Galatea Powers is having to answer about some of the things she’s done in the past few years. Jason Knight finds out if he’s still worthy of wearing the MidKnight outfit.
And something is about to happen that could impact the world!
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Issue 18: “Icarus – Part 1”
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Summary: The problems of the heroes in Paragon City take a back seat when a threat of cosmic proportions threaten all life on Earth.
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Issue 19: “Icarus – Part 2”
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Summary: Special guest appearance by the Justice-Knights! Daybright and her fellow Kheldian hybrids have saved the planet. But now they are in need of saving. It’s time for Galatea Powers and the Justice-Knights to come to the rescue. But is the Earth really safe? And what is happening to Galatea?
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Issue 20: “Icarus – Part 3”
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Summary: Special Guest Appearance by the Justice-Knights and President Barack Obama! The three-part story comes to its conclusion. Just when the people of Earth thought they were safe, a new threat arises. And with the Kheldian hybrids out of commission, can a trio of “D-List Heroes” save the day? And what is happening to Galatea Powers? Why is she incapacitated? And if she is able to help, can she? Questions will be answered by the end of this issue!
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Issue 21: “Change Is In The Air”
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Summary: On the eve of the inauguration of a brand new president, change comes to Paragon City.
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Issue 22: “Mindy’s Story – Part 1”
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Summary: As Furia tries to find the latest victim of McCade’s crimes, we learn more about the “Girl Friday” to the Guardians of the Dawn.
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Issue 23: “Mindy’s Story – Part 2”
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Summary: Mindy Harrison’s origin story continues as the truth comes out about Streetangel. Can Furia and the Guardians of the Dawn come to her aid before the corrupt cops of the Blue Dog Squad make their move?
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Issue 24: “NWNC Again?”
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Summary: NWNC: No Witness, No Complaint. The greatest tool the corrupt police officers of Paragon City’s Blue Dog Squad have on their side. If the people that complain about their corrupt and abusive actions are killed, then their complaints die with them. But will they be able to silence all of the complainers before the Guardians of the Dawn can stop them?
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Issue 25: “One More Time… With Feeling”
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Summary: FINAL ISSUE! An old enemy returns for one final battle with Furia. But will this be her last fight?
Note: The stories will continue in “Task Force Twilight”
Series Disclaimer:
“Furia and the Guardians” is created using original characters in the City of Heroes Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game. Copyright © 2004-2012. This story is an independent not-for-profit derivative work of the City of Heroes Game. All original rights are reserved by NCSoft and Paragon Studios. NCSoft, the interlocking NC logo, Paragon Studios, City of Heroes, City of Villains, and all associated logos and designs are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCSoft Corporation and Paragon Studios. Cryptic Studios is a trademark of Cryptic Studios, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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