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'''Helena Pierce''' is the Governor of the town of New Haven. She lives in the house near the entrance of the town. There is a New-U Station, and Scooter's Vehicle Station nearby. The house is the one which a person wearing a beer hat is leaning against.
 
   
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'''Helena Pierce''' is the Governor of the town of New Haven. She lives in the house near the entrance of the town. There is a New-U Station, and Scooter's Vehicle Station nearby. The house is the one which a person wearing a beer hat is leaning against.
   
   
   
 
==Background==
 
==Background==
Helena Pierce has been on Pandora for a while and is committed to protecting the people of New Haven. She is not happy with Dahl's actions of abandoning Pandora and releasing all of the convict labor. She is opposed to the Crimson Lance's goal to convert the town into one of their own, and does not get along with Commandant Steele.
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Helena Pierce has been on Pandora for a while and is committed to protecting the people of New Haven. She is not happy with Dahl's actions of abandoning Pandora and releasing all of the convict labor. She is opposed to the Crimson Lance's goal to convert the town into one of their own, and does not get along with Commandant Steele.
   
She has an "If you broke it, you fix it" approach to life, as evidenced by the numerous quests the player gets to clean up their mess.
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She has an "If you broke it, you fix it" approach to life, as evidenced by the numerous quests the player gets to clean up their mess.
   
 
Helena has been seriously injured some time in her past as evident by her prosthetic left arm and significant scarring seen on the left side of her face. Her mechanical arm was stolen temporarily by Tannis, in order to convince her to allow the player access to one of the other areas.
 
Helena has been seriously injured some time in her past as evident by her prosthetic left arm and significant scarring seen on the left side of her face. Her mechanical arm was stolen temporarily by Tannis, in order to convince her to allow the player access to one of the other areas.
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Helena Pierce is one of the main mission providers in the town of New Haven. When the player first meets her, she is not friendly, and tasks the player to fix up the power in the mission [[Power to the People]]. After the player does this, she becomes more friendly, and gives the player work to do in the line of protecting the citizens of New Haven. She will direct you to Tannis, once you complete Power to the People.
 
Helena Pierce is one of the main mission providers in the town of New Haven. When the player first meets her, she is not friendly, and tasks the player to fix up the power in the mission [[Power to the People]]. After the player does this, she becomes more friendly, and gives the player work to do in the line of protecting the citizens of New Haven. She will direct you to Tannis, once you complete Power to the People.
 
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"Hello again."
   
 
"I hope you've been avoiding the negative element around here."
 
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"We cannot trust these Lance Soldiers until we know their intentions." - after [[Smoke Signals: Shut Them Down]]
 
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"No one&nbsp;brings this many soldiers unless they think they'll need them." - after [[Smoke Signals: Shut Them Down]]
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== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
   
:After receiving the quest "Another Piece to the Puzzle", a shed behind Helena Pierce's becomes accessible.&nbsp; In the shed you will find The Rider, a powerful sniper-like gun alot like the Elephant gun.&nbsp; If you kill the Rakk Hive, the shed will not be accessible, so go there before continuing on in the story.&nbsp; [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qoadPrrTXE&feature=player_embedded Walkthrough Video].
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:After receiving the quest "Another Piece to the Puzzle", a shed behind Helena Pierce's becomes accessible. In the shed you will find The Rider, a powerful sniper-like gun a lot like the Elephant gun. If you kill the Rakk Hive, the shed will not be accessible, so go there before continuing on in the story. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qoadPrrTXE&feature=player_embedded Walkthrough Video].
   
 
: Helena Pierce is featured in the original trailer for the game.
 
: Helena Pierce is featured in the original trailer for the game.

Revision as of 23:49, 23 December 2009




Helena Pierce is the Governor of the town of New Haven. She lives in the house near the entrance of the town. There is a New-U Station, and Scooter's Vehicle Station nearby. The house is the one which a person wearing a beer hat is leaning against.


Background

Helena Pierce has been on Pandora for a while and is committed to protecting the people of New Haven. She is not happy with Dahl's actions of abandoning Pandora and releasing all of the convict labor. She is opposed to the Crimson Lance's goal to convert the town into one of their own, and does not get along with Commandant Steele.

She has an "If you broke it, you fix it" approach to life, as evidenced by the numerous quests the player gets to clean up their mess.

Helena has been seriously injured some time in her past as evident by her prosthetic left arm and significant scarring seen on the left side of her face. Her mechanical arm was stolen temporarily by Tannis, in order to convince her to allow the player access to one of the other areas.

Involvement

Helena Pierce is one of the main mission providers in the town of New Haven. When the player first meets her, she is not friendly, and tasks the player to fix up the power in the mission Power to the People. After the player does this, she becomes more friendly, and gives the player work to do in the line of protecting the citizens of New Haven. She will direct you to Tannis, once you complete Power to the People.


Quotes

(On Approach)

"Yes, did you need something?"

"Hello again."

"I hope you've been avoiding the negative element around here."

"Hmm....what can I do for you?"

"Well well...looks like you fit right in."


(On E (Talk))

"I guess Pandora is the perfect place to hide the Vault- remote, harsh, and no one would have believed it - not even me." - after Seek Out Tannis

"I hope whatever is in the vault (sic) can be traded for supplies." - after Seek Out Tannis

"This vault (sic) discovery could be the very thing we need to revitalize this settlement." - after Seek Out Tannis

"The Crimson Lance...another lot of outsiders...this doesn't bode well." - after Smoke Signals: Shut Them Down

"We cannot trust these Lance Soldiers until we know their intentions." - after Smoke Signals: Shut Them Down

"No one brings this many soldiers unless they think they'll need them." - after Smoke Signals: Shut Them Down


(Idle)

"What could the Crimson Lance want here?" - after Smoke Signals: Shut Them Down


(When Player Leaves)

"Watch your back out there."

"That's all for the time being."

"See you soon."

Missions

Name Location Given By Level Reward
Power To The People New Haven Helena Pierce 20 2376XP, $2411
Seek Out Tannis Rust Commons West Helena Pierce 21 2760XP, $2700
Jack's Other Eye Rust Commons West Helena Pierce 23 6000XP, $10164, Combat Rifle
Middle Of Nowhere No More: Investigate Rust Commons East Helena Pierce 24 4680XP, $3794, Class Mod
Relight The Beacons Rust Commons East Helena Pierce 27 10440XP, $15993, Sniper Rifle
Smoke Signals" Investigate Old Haven Old Haven Helena Pierce 28 6120XP, $11941
Smoke Signals: Shut Them Down Old Haven Helena Pierce 28 6480XP, $29854, Class Mod
Jaynistown: Cleaning Up Your Mess Rust Commons East Helena Pierce 29 13391XP, $20062


Notes

After receiving the quest "Another Piece to the Puzzle", a shed behind Helena Pierce's becomes accessible. In the shed you will find The Rider, a powerful sniper-like gun a lot like the Elephant gun. If you kill the Rakk Hive, the shed will not be accessible, so go there before continuing on in the story. Walkthrough Video.
Helena Pierce is featured in the original trailer for the game.