On this date, one year ago, the call went out. It was a call from a beleaguered city, under assault by alien forces bent on the total destruction of humanity.

It was a call for heroes.

And you answered that call. You answered by the thousands. From all walks of life, from towns and cities, from farms and factories and offices, you came to that shining beacon of tomorrow called Paragon City, and refused to let its light be snuffed out. It has been said many times: All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. You good men and women did not stand by and allow that to happen this time, in this place.