Special Operations - Stare Into The Black Vortex/Tasks

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Knife's Edge

Task Progress Rewards:

• 5 Tasks Completed: Blueprint: Refined Metaphysical Crystal
• 10 Tasks Completed: Blueprint: Staff of Misery
• 15 Tasks Completed: Blueprint: Psyche Persuader
• 20 Tasks Completed: Blueprint: Staff of Agony
• 25 Tasks Completed: Mantis

Tasks

All entries in tasks are as they appear in-game. For clarifications check Hints section.

1. Spartoi

Knife's Edge - 1 of 25

• Defeat 6 Spartax Grunts
  • Spartax Grunts may be found in Mission 1.
• Requires 5 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 1200 for the Agent

2. Nebulous

Knife's Edge - 2 of 25

• Defeat Nebula
  • Nebula is the Mini-boss in Mission 1.
• Requires 10 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 1200 for the Agent

3. Guardians Go!

Knife's Edge - 3 of 25

• Complete 3 Deploys
  • Complete any 3 Deploys in Spec Op 35.
• Requires 15 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 1200 for the Agent

4. Rocket To Ya!

Knife's Edge - 4 of 25

• Use Rocket Raccoon
  • Rocket Raccoon is available as a Team-up versus Spartax Grunts in Mission 1.
• Requires 10 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 15000 Silver

5. Lunacy

Knife's Edge - 5 of 25

• Defeat Moondragon
  • Moondragon is the Boss in Mission 1.
• Requires 10 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: Metaphysical Crystal

6. Create Refined Metaphysical Crystal

Knife's Edge - 6 of 25

• Recover 1 Metaphysical Crystal (Consumed during Research)
• Research the Refined Metaphysical Crystal in the Lab
  • Research Refined Metaphysical Crystal to complete this task.
  • Requires 1 Metaphysical Crystal which may be purchased or collected from Bosses and Deploys in Spec Op 35.
• Requires 15 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: Refined Metaphysical Crystal

7. Just in Case

Knife's Edge - 7 of 25

• Collect 2 distress calls
  • You can only receive Distress Calls by visiting allies. Add allies to help you win more battles.
• Requires 10 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 1200 for the Agent

8. Mission Accomplished

Knife's Edge - 8 of 25

• Get 2 star mastery in mission 1
  • Complete missions to add points to your cumulative score. Achieve a high enough score to earn a new Mastery Star!
• Requires 20 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 15000 Silver

9. Cosmic Hell

Knife's Edge - 9 of 25

• Defeat 6 Hellfire Grunts
  • Cosmic Hellfire Grunts may be found in Mission 2.
• Requires 5 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 1200 for the Agent

10. Unwelcome Guest

Knife's Edge - 10 of 25

• Defeat Ronan
  • Ronan is a Miniboss in Mission 2.
• Requires 15 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 15000 Silver

11. Clear For Take Off

Knife's Edge - 11 of 25

• Complete 3 Flight Deck Missions
  • Send any hero on any flight deck mission.
• Requires 10 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 15000 Silver

12. Create Staff of Misery

Knife's Edge - 12 of 25

• Recover 1 Metaphysical Crystal (Consumed during Research)
• Create the Staff of Misery in the Lab
  • Research Staff of Misery to complete this task.
  • Requires 1 Metaphysical Crystal which may be purchased or collected from Bosses and Deploys in Spec Op 35.
• Requires 20 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 1200 for the Agent

13. Use Staff of Misery

Knife's Edge - 13 of 25

• Use Staff of Misery in combat
  • Use the Staff of Misery in combat.
• Requires 5 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 1 Command Point

14. Kit Kat

Knife's Edge - 14 of 25

• Use Kitty Pryde in combat
  • Kitty Pryde is a Team-Up in Mission 2.
• Requires 5 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 15000 Silver

15. Player Combat

Knife's Edge - 15 of 25

• Win 2 PVP battles
  • Compete in PVP to test your skills against other players. PVP requires completing Chapter 1 Mission 4 of Story Mode.
• Requires 10 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 1200 for the Agent

16. Create Psyche Persuader

Knife's Edge - 16 of 25

• Recover 1 Metaphysical Crystal (Consumed during Research)
• Create the Psyche Persuader in the Lab
  • Research Psyche Persuader to complete this task.
  • Requires 1 Metaphysical Crystal, which may be purchased or collected from Bosses and Deploys in Spec Op 35.
• Requires 20 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 1 Command Point

17. Use Psyche Persuader

Knife's Edge - 17 of 25

• Use Psyche Persuader in combat
  • Equip and use the Psyche Persuader in combat.
• Requires 5 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 1200 for the Agent

18. Mission Accomplished

Knife's Edge - 18 of 25

• 2 Star Mastery in Mission 2
  • Complete missions to add points to your cumulative score. Achieve a high enough score to earn a new Mastery Star!
• Requires 20 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 1200 for the Agent

19. Cosmic Wings

Knife's Edge - 19 of 25

• Defeat Cosmic Dragoness
  • Dragoness is a Miniboss in Mission 3.
• Requires 30 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 1200 for the Agent

20. Humorless

Knife's Edge - 20 of 25

• Use Drax in Combat
  • Drax is a Team-Up in Mission 3.
• Requires 10 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 1200 for the Agent

21. Create Staff of Agony

Knife's Edge - 21 of 25

• Recover 2 Metaphysical Crystals (Consumed during Research)
• Create the Staff of Agony in the Lab
  • Research Staff of Agony to complete this task.
  • Requires 2 Metaphysical Crystal which may be purchased or collected from Bosses and Deploys in Spec Op 35.
• Requires 25 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 1200 for the Agent

22. Use Staff of Agony

Knife's Edge - 22 of 25

• Use Staff of Agony in Combat
  • Equip and use the Staff of Agony in combat.
• Requires 20 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 1200 for the Agent

23. Mirror, Mirror

Knife's Edge - 23 of 25

• Destroy the Black Vortex
  • Black Vortex is the Boss in Mission 3.
• Requires 30 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 1200 for the Agent

24. Mission Accomplished

Knife's Edge - 24 of 25

• Get 3 Stars of Mastery in Missions 1, 2 and 3.
  • Complete missions to add points to your cumulative score. Achieve a high enough score to earn a new Mastery Star!
• Requires 25 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 15000 Silver

25. Cosmic Accusation

Knife's Edge - 25 of 25

• Defeat Epic Ronan
  • Ronan is the Epic Boss in Spec Op 35, Mission 2.
• Requires 30 Gold to Auto-Finish
• Reward: 1 Command Point

Hints

• Tasks 3, 4, 13, 14, 17, 20 and 22 can be done outside of the Spec Ops.

Metaphysical Rifle

Unlocked after finished Task 8.

1. Metaphysical Rifle Field Work

Metaphysical Rifle - 1 of 2

• Complete 2 Stars of Mastery in all Spec Op 35 Missions
  • Complete 2 star mastery on all Spec Op 35 missions to unlock new Research - "Blueprint: Metaphysical Rifle".
• Task cannot be Auto-Finished with Gold
• Reward: 1 Command Point and Blueprint: Metaphysical Rifle

2. Metaphysical Rifle Development

Metaphysical Rifle - 2 of 2

• Recover 8 Metaphysical Crystals (Consumed during Research)
• Research Metaphysical Rifle in the Lab
  • Research the Metaphysical Rifle.
  • Requires 8 Metaphysical Crystal which may be purchased or collected from Bosses and Deploys in Spec Op 35.
• Task cannot be Auto-Finished with Gold
• Reward: 1 Command Point

Psyche Operator

Unlocked after finished Task 19.

1. Psyche Operator Field Work

Psyche Operator - 1 of 2

• Complete 3 Stars of Mastery in all Spec Op 35 Missions
  • Complete 3 star mastery on all Spec Op 35 missions to unlock new Research - "Blueprint: Psyche Operator".
• Task cannot be Auto-Finished with Gold
• Reward: 1 Command Point and Blueprint: Psyche Operator

2. Psyche Operator Development

Psyche Operator - 2 of 2

• Recover 16 Metaphysical Crystals (Consumed during Research)
• Research Psyche Operator in the Lab
  • Research Focused Psyche Operator.
  • Requires 16 Metaphysical Crystal which may be purchased or collected from Bosses and Deploys in Spec Op 35.
• Task cannot be Auto-Finished with Gold
• Reward: 1 Command Point

Metaphysical Amplifier

Unlocked after finished Task 24.

1. Metaphysical Amplifier Field Work

Metaphysical Amplifier - 1 of 2

• Complete 4 Stars of Mastery in all Spec Op 35 Missions
  • Complete 4 star mastery on all Spec Op 35 missions to unlock new Research - "Blueprint: Metaphysical Amplifier".
• Task cannot be Auto-Finished with Gold
• Reward: 1 Command Point and Blueprint: Metaphysical Amplifier

2. Metaphysical Amplifier Development

Metaphysical Amplifier - 2 of 2

• Recover 24 Metaphysical Crystals (Consumed during Research)
• Research Metaphysical Amplifier in the Lab
  • Research Metaphysical Amplifier.
  • Requires 24 Metaphysical Crystal which may be purchased or collected from Bosses and Deploys in Spec Op 35.
• Task cannot be Auto-Finished with Gold
• Reward: 1 Command Point

Required Heroes

In order to complete certain Tasks, including the Epic Boss, the following Heroes are required:

200	135	200

• Total Command Points required: 535

Notes

• On the early days of the Spec Ops, some players received extra U-ISOs. This was found out to be an error, and one of Playdom's Forum Admins posted that the rewards will remain as is (ref link here).