Delphya's guide to getting temp flight at lvl 8.
By
Centinull,
Posted on: 2007-07-10 13:27 in Player Guides
Wouldn't this be "How to... at level 5?"
The title sounds more like you have to wait 'til level 8 to get it, orz.
Additionally, in Safeguards, it's often best to take your time egtting to the bank. There are no ambushes, nor is the actual robbery activated until you're near the bank. In fact, it's often better to get a level in-mission if you're close to lv 6 when you start it.
Mayhems are a different story, but there's plenty of time to be had from just breaking stuff.
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Wouldn't this be "How to... at level 5?"
The title sounds more like you have to wait 'til level 8 to get it, orz.
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I guess the title is a little misleading... 
I have alway found that I never failed a Safeguard (or Mayhem) mission when I am two levels after I receive it. 
I suppose you can try to complete it at lvl 5 or 6 but now you are fighting orange and yellow con (with the Villian/Hero conning red); my way I am fighting mostly blue and white with the Villian/Hero conning yellow. Sure it hurts xp, but I am not here for xp... I am here for a raptor pack. 
Edit: Why Solo?
The reason I say to solo this mission (and the reason I personally like to solo them) is with a group you have too many unknowns and the mobs are in much greater numbers.
By unknowns I mean... well... almost every time I have had a Mayhem mission someone runs straight to the bank triggering all the ambushes. Those of us who are working our way up suddenly find 30 Longbow beating on us with about 2 of our 8 people at the bank and the rest of us going to the Jail.
From that point on I have never seen a team recover. Eventually every map trigger will be triggered; the couple who made it to the bank soon join us in the jail and Longbow reinforces the jail to where we spend our remaining minutes fighting our way out of the jail. 
On Safeguards, it is a little different since we have to get to the bank and fight a LARGE group of villians.
With my way, only a few Villians need be fought; in most cases 8 total (including the Super Villian).
Oranges and Yellows?
You should only be getting those if your diff is higher than base, desu.
A very poor guide.
There is no reason that the Safeguard/Mayhem cannot be soloed at level 5 except with the most inexperienced of players.
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I am confused. I think I soloed the first Mayhem on all my characters without much trouble. Are you running at a diff higher than Villainous?
Agua Man lvl 48 Water/Electric Blaster
"To die hating NCSoft for shutting down City of Heroes, that was Freedom."
Yeah, waiting 2 more levels is absolute overkill.
Enter the safeguard and run around the mobs, going directely to the bank. 3 Minions, 2 lts, and 1 named boss later you have a raptor pack!!!
Safeguards are way easier than Mayhems.
Centinull
This is a very simple guide and if it is already written well.. tough.
1. Work your way up to lvl 5.
2. Goto Kings Row (or Port Oaks if Villian).
3. Goto Detective, get radio (or Broker and get Newspaper).
4. Get mission from Radio (or Newspaper).
Get mission that requires you to retrieve an item, not escort or kill a boss.
5. Do radio (or newspaper) mission.
Remember, in most cases you only need to retrieve the item and maybe arrest (kill) the local guards.
6. Get new radio (or newpaper) mission.
7. Repeat 4-6 until you finish 3 radio (or newspaper) missions.
8. By now you should be lvl 6 at the most.
9. Get the Safeguard (Mayhem) mission from your Detective (or Broker).
10. Level up two levels (this will put you at lvl 8 or lvl 9 at the most.
11. Successfully solo the Safeguard (mayhem) mission.
12. Fly with new Raptor Jet pack.
Note:
A. Solo! Solo! Solo! The Safeguard (mayhem) mission.
Soloing is the only way to ensure that you will succeed in the mission.
B. 1. If playing a Safeguard, get to the bank as quickly as possible; the GVE rocket pack is awesome for this; you can start at the Van and land on the side of the bank. Once in the bank, arrest the mobs in the lobby as quickly as possible. I found the best place to catch the thieves is at the elevator door.
2. If doing a Mayhem mission, then I have only been successful with a slow and steady approach. Move up until you hear Longbow call out and wait for them away form the PPD. Once they are terminated move on and repeat. Once at the bank; then advance with purpose until you get to the vault. Steal the money and then wait near the elevators for the oncoming rush. It is good to prepare to place your defense as you will get about 3-5 seconds warning when the PPD/Hero arrives.
Disclaimer : This is a guide to get your raptor pack at the lowest level possible by soloing, this is not a "How to" for Safeguard and Mayhem missions.
If you can think of any other suggestions please do not hesitate to mention them.
Oh and please be kind in your responses; no profanity or insults are desired...