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AND NOW, AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM LANCE...

_{[The press has been buzzing and it’s finally time: Indigo League Champion Lance is making his first public appearance since “Rocket Prom”. Wild rumors have been flying around, everything from “Lance is definitely DEAD” to “Well the Rockets replaced him with an evil robot/clone/Zoroark/Ditto/hologram and it’s being Kept From the public (™)”, but the haggard-looking man on the screen definitely LOOKS like a real live person who’s been hospitalized for two weeks. And, even with the big bandage on his head, still bears Lance’s quiet air of dignity. It’s the real deal, all right.]

[He offers a weary, if stressed, smile for the camera and lifts a hand to stop the audible clamor of the paparazzi just off-camera.]}

Ah-hem. This is Champion Lance speaking. First of all… for those concerned, I am definitely not dead. Or a clone. I’ve been receiving the best medical care anyone could want and am well on the road to recovery. I’d like to personally thank the mobile staff of the Indigo Plateau and Viridian City Pokemon Centers for their hard work and immediate response to the emergency, both in administering aid to injured trainers as well as working to release the captive Pokemon back into their natural habitat.

So, with that out of the way....

Well, trainers, after the… events of last week, there are a few things that need to be said.

Firstly, we, the Elite Four, are all doing as well as can be expected, and will be open for challengers again in another week. It… goes without saying that none of us enjoy suffering defeat at the hands of wrongdoers, especially on such a public, visible scale. For those whose confidence in us has been shaken, rest assured that our fine police force is doing the best they can to track down those responsible for this and see that this kind of thing never happens again. If anything can be learned from this wicked act of greed and selfishness, it is that even the strong are not infallible, and that the criminals of Team Rocket are not to be underestimated. I urge us all to stay vigilant, train hard, and contact your local police station with any information that could lead to the prevention of further Rocket violence.

Secondly, on a less solemn note… we at the Indigo Pokemon League would like to extend a very special thanks to those brave trainers who fought their way through the Rockets’ base to rescue both us and the extraordinary Pokemon who was being held captive. In a time of crisis, you all showed your mettle and rose above and beyond all expectations. You all have our sincerest gratitude, and-- for your courage-- will shortly receive a token of our personal thanks via official Indigo League Dragonite mail.

[For a moment, it looks like he’s just about wrapped things up, but then, he hesitates before adding, with just as much dignity as before:]

And one last matter. There was one book which was not recovered after the attack, one that was more...personal. A photo book. If anyone has any information about it, I would appreciate if you would step forward.

That will be all for now. Thank you.

_{[He begins to step down, only for a large microphone to be shoved in his face.]}

Lance, what kind of token will the trainers from the incident? What do you mean by ‘personal’?

_{[Lance looks kind of pained, but smiles as he pushes the microphone away as politely as possible.]}

That’s classified.

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So, OOCly, what does all this mean?

IT MEANS IT’S PRIZE TIME!! And not just from the Elite Four-- the newly-freed Nephilis is grateful too! The list of prizes for the event are as follows!

EVERYONE IN THE GAME will get:

A very special upcoming Chrismalenteaster Holiday Bonanza, courtesy of the newly freed Nephilis, who is scrambling to make up for all those months spent in captivity, unable to make the holidays extra special like they should be!
On April 26th, all characters in the game will awake to find themselves surrounded by tinsel, heart shaped confetti, and candy-- kind of scattered around awkwardly like someone tossed it around in a hurry before moving on. BUT AMONG ALL THE DECORATIONS, MORE EXCITINGLY:

One multi-use TM of the player’s choice.
One very special chocolate candy (labeled FOR YOUR DEAREST POKEMON) with the power to permanently change the Ability of whichever (SINGLE, no splitting it up!) Pokemon it’s given to to their Hidden Ability.
One Pokemon egg of the player’s choice, containing a Shiny Pokemon.

CHARACTERS WHO SIGNED UP FOR THE PLOT (whether or not you tagged in, although your name must have been on the sign up list! This includes Rockets IF they stayed in the mansion after the battle and pretended… well, NOT to be Rockets) will get:

One THANK YOU GIFT BASKET containing the following items:

An assortment of Pokeblocks, Poffins, and Pokepuffs.
From Will, a Calm Mind TM. Buff up those special stats to battle smarter!
From Koga, a Venoshock TM. Go out and poison your enemies (‘s Pokemon in battle), kids.
From Karen, a Hone Claws TM. Stay sharp and never let your guard down!
From Bruno, a ...Protein drink for Pokemon and a pack of assorted jerky because trainers need protein too. No, he didn’t misunderstand the gifting theme. Protein is just important.
From Lance, a Dragon Tail TM and a Soothe Bell, because everyone could probably use some soothing after all that.
The mental image of the Elite Four actually having to sit down and pack said gift basket (you know Will got real prissy about the decorations).
AND….. One (1) MEGA RING/BRACELET AND MEGA STONE of your choice, along with a small, handwritten letter from Lance explaining the significance as well as limitations (see below) of this very special tool.

HOLY CANNOLIS, ARE YOU FOR REAL?!

WE TOTALLY ARE! BUT! With a new mechanic comes new rules, so keep in mind:

In order to use your mega stone, the Pokemon in question must be level 100. It takes time, effort, and a strong bond with your Pokemon in order to use something like this! If your character doesn’t have a level 100 Pokemon yet, they can still have a stone, they just won’t be able to use it until the Pokemon in question gets to Level 100.
In Indigo League gym battles, Mega Evolution may only be used against the Elite Teams, not the regular ones! For the Aurora League gyms, it’s up to the leaders of those gyms to decide whether it will be allowed or not! Between players and standard NPC trainers on the routes, it is up to player discretion. If you want to have a wild showstopper battle between Megas, go for it! BE SAFE KIDS.
Mega Evolutions, as in the games, will last the entire battle, but will not last beyond the end of the battle.
Mega Evolution can only be used once per day-- it’s very tiring for the Pokemon!
Each Mega Stone received will be the stone for a Pokemon (or the evolution of a Pokemon) that your character already owns. How did the E4 know what to send, you ask? Let’s just say Professors Oak and Elm are more than willing to let the most famous and authoritative figures in the entire two regions take a peek through peoples’ Pokedex records to see what kinds of Pokemon they’re packing-- it pays to be elite! If your character only has species without Mega Evolutions, you can pick any Mega Stone and have your character obtain the corresponding Pokemon later!
When we say one mega stone we do mean only one! Characters will not ever be able to have more than one at a time. There will be opportunities in the future for new people to obtain them, and for those who already have one to switch to a different one if they choose, but your character will NOT be able to obtain MULTIPLE Mega Stones so CHOOSE WISELY!

AAAAAAND ROCKETS WILL GET:

Wow...wow you guys. The Rockets lost this whole thing pretty hard...losing the mansion base, Elite Four, and the Legendary Pokemon? Wow.

In fact, this loss was such a big one that Team Rocket is bringing in two brand new admin NPCs to supervise everyone and whip this team back into proper villainous shape! These admins will be introduced in a post as soon as we’ve had the chance to review your promotion/punishment submissions.

Each Rocket will also be given a new Pokemon: a Game Corner Pokemon of the player’s choice! Meaning an Abra, Dratini, or Porygon at level 30, with a TM move of choice! Now, this isn’t as much of a reward as you’d think...each one of these Pokemon has been microchipped in the same way as a Rocket Starter is. They are loyal to the TEAM over the trainer, and will encourage said trainer to do their job! Clearly you all could use the extra muscle...and the extra incentive.

That said, it’s not all ‘bad’. Team Rocket DID manage to make off with a lot of loot from the Elite Four’s manor, and the admins will be damned if they’re not gonna show it off! Whether or not they personally made the team proud during the caper, Rockets will find that the HQ and various places of operation are much more nicely-furnished than before. Lots of the priceless art and antiques are now proudly displayed wherever they fit, no matter how… out of place they look. The break rooms are plastered in exquisite but uncomfortably-realistic paintings of Mr. Mimes and there’s a whole chandelier hanging in the cafeteria now, twinkling fancily over the basins of gloopy stew and limp green beans. How’s that for cognitive dissonance? Likewise, the bountiful plunder also means that future mission rewards will be extra nice. The Elite Four kept a lot of rare and expensive items in that mansion.

Now, on the subject of promotions and punishments for Rockets’ behavior during the event…please comment HERE to submit what your Rocket did during the event!

Promotions are going to require actual threaded participation...no handwaving! Link us your threads and show us how your Rocket went above and beyond!
Punishments do not require threads, you are free to handwave that your Rocket did something that would get them in trouble with the admins. Comment below with what all that was and we will tell you what your Rocket’s punishment will be!

Got questions? Ask them HERE.

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Rockets comment here with relevant links and a brief summary of what your character accomplished (or... didn't accomplish) during the event!

Handsome Jack battled hard during the battle aspect, and even managed to steal some Pokemon! (Still threading the threads, but the outcomes have been decided.) Also punch a lot of people. And during the base raid, he tried to distract people from getting too far, but...it didn't work.

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- Before the fun began, Walter attempted to forewarn Asriel about the attack in not so many words, gently encouraging him to leave early. I think he was subtle enough to get away with it but I figured it needed to be reported so it's up to your decision!

+ He also assisted Wrath in hiding a would be party-crasher, who could've ultimately spilled the beans, and obtained the pokeballs on them at the time.

+ After the reveal, Walter teamed up with both Manaka and Wrath in battle, controlling trainer's movements to trap them and secure their Pokemon. With Wrath alone they've managed to obtain a pretty impressive haul.

? He also found Anthy and advised her to patrol the perimeter, and gave her a Smoke Bomb.

- More pressingly, he froze up against Heather and backed out of a fight with Anders, despite having an advantage in the latter battle.

Following the Team's defeat, he slipped out of the grounds and retreated. When questioned, he will answer truthfully but won't scramble for excuses. If pressed on why he's not trying to really defend his actions, he'll point out that it wouldn't make much of a difference, would it?

Anthy avoided confrontation with the captured trainers and knowingly released numerous captured Pokemon that could have benefited the glory of Team Rocket. She expects a very cruel, very awful punishment, but at least she's blunt and honest about what happened.

Manaka went out of her way to destabilize and undermine the captured trainers during the fight but probably didn't do much in the way of theft herself, seeing as her one threaded attempt ended in a stupid physical scuffle and Manaka storming off in a huff. She also attempted to coax Anthy into the battle, though that didn't accomplish much.

Wrath was A VERY GOOD LITTLE ROCKET BOY throughout this whole caper.

Prior to the big reveal, he did his best to dissuade people from going through the locked doors, even covering for other Rocket grunts who couldn't be at their posts (really, Grunt Fred?). He even ~~KILLED A MAN~~ showed INITIATIVE and DEDICATION TO THE CAUSE by knocking a too-nosy person out and HIDING THE BODY.

But during the battle is when he really got his chance to shine-- causing chaos with his Pokemon and using his speed and small size to yank Pokeballs and valuables off of fallen trainers before they could even try and struggle upright again. Of course, that isn't to say that he didn't get into a few scrapes in the process... but what's being in Team Rocket without getting your hands a little dirty?

Unfortunately, his escapades were cut a little short after being confronted by his housemates at the tail-end of the battle. And by 'confronted' I mean his 'family' snatched him up and very hastily whisked him out of the manor as soon as the opportunity presented itself. FORTUNATELY, he'd made most of his "loot deposits" in the base prior to getting caught, AND had his identity protected by said family (who already knew he was in Team Rocket, even if they weren't particularly overjoyed about it).

He promptly popped back up at HQ a few days later as though nothing had happened, so the most that his team-mates know is that Wrath made it out without getting pinned by THE LAWR or otherwise compromising Team Rocket.

Diana started off the night liaising with a fellow rocket about how the night might progress before possibly getting a little too close to another teammate. Then she made some small talk with guests about the party and how they liked it before helping another member scare away people from restricted areas. Finally, once the battle started she tried her hand at nabbing a Pokemon and battling but decided it wasn't really her thing and eventually snuck out amongst the rest of the guests.

[Normally, Joker would just let these sort of announcements slide on by- although hey, gifts! very nice- but he actually knows something for once. So enjoy this guy sending a message, Lance.]

Oh, I think I saw what happened ta that book.

_{[HMMM, he hadn't expected such a quick response...]

[Of course, this guy also looks like... hm, well, best not to judge books by their covers. Even if Lance IS a little skeptical of getting important information from a carnie, he didn't get this far by going off of first impressions alone.]}

Any information on its whereabouts is appreciated.

Team Rocket has it, last I checked.

[And with that, he sends a picture file that is only the most professional.]

I couldn't pry it out of his grip when he was conscious, lemme tell ya, and then when he fainted- [don't ask why he fainted] -this Clefairy suddenly popped up with Dig and dragged him and the book off.

_{[Lance... very respectably keeps a straight face at the photo.]

[... But his expression then darkens when Joker mentions the Clefairy.]}

A Clefairy, you say...

Hmnn.

Thank you for your information. It's been very helpful.

Yeah- it’d been around the place before, but it just seemed ta get inta fights with anyone that tried ta ge near it. Still, wasn’t expectin’ it ta show up like that again.

Anyway, glad ta help~. Good luck with everythin’!

I can give you a description of the fellow who took the book, as well as the pokemon that was with him.

*which, given that Sion hasn't completely lost his edge, means that if Lance accepts the offer, he'll get some pretty decent info on the guy's height, build, what Sion could see of his complexion, as well as any details he can think of that might help distinguish the Clefairy in question from others...*

_{[Oh, now THIS sounds promising!]

[Lance looks intrigued.]}

I'm listening.

He was wearing the usual Team Rocket outfit, so I unfortunately couldn't see too many details. I can tell you he looked fairly small, for one thing, and...

*he proceeds to give what details he can: build, complexion, apparent voice type... perhaps even hair and eye color if he caught a good glimpse of either, and any other such details he might have had a chance to note*

He also had a Clefairy with him; it seemed to handle the situation much better than he did, and managed to drag him and the book off using Dig before we could secure him.

_{[Lance nods, slowly and thoughtfully, as Sion elaborates. His brow furrows deeper and deeper with every word, as though he's reached a conclusion that he finds logical but troubling.]}

... Hmn.

Thank you.

This information has been very helpful.

You're quite welcome. I wish we'd been able to do more, but.... *he shrugs*

Though if it turns out you collect enough information that could lead to apprehending those responsible, please don't hesitate to let me know if there's anything I can do. I've been told there were some pokemon stolen from trainers, and I'd certainly be more than happy to assist in returning them to their rightful partners.

Have questions about anything here? ASK AWAY.

SO WHAT IF a character has two of the same pokemon that can use a megastone, e.g. two absol? Would both be able to use it (one at a time, of course) if they're at the correct level, etc?

Also will characters be ICly informed about what the chocolate does or will that be a surprise?

Yes, as long as the stone is compatible with the species, characters with multiple lv. 100 Pokemon of that species may equip or switch the stone between either as they please. Of course, that said, the other limitations are still in place: only one Mega Evolution per battle, and after an individual Pokemon has Mega Evolved once, they won't be able to do so again until the next day!

As for the candy, it'll be an IC surprise! Nephilis was in too much of a hurry to leave any detailed information about his gifts behind!

but what if a trainer DID try and eat the candy.

Okay, but serious question - can Mega Rings/Bracelets (aka Key Stone accessories) be based on any in-game design? As in, can they be necklaces, tiara, gloves, and so on - or are they bracelets-only? (And if it's the latter, can they later be put into different objects? Fashion is important.)

It would taste nasty, nothing would happen, and then they wouldn't be able to use it on their Pokemon. :(

AND YES, while it will arrive as a bracelet or ring, trainers can absolutely repurpose or attach the mechanism to another type of accessory just as long as they don't break the mechanism itself.

Can the Rocket Pokemon be officially nicknamed? Or are they stuck with their species name and Team Rocket as their OT? Not a major problem as I'm sure most trainers will call them whatever they want anyway. ~~I know Diana will.~~

Yes, they can be officially nicknamed, and the OT will be registered as their new trainer! It'd be pretty suspicious for people to be going around with Pokemon registered to Team Rocket, after all.

One more question, say they get an Abra, which can only know teleport until it evolves at level 16, but our trainers will only be able to evolve it at 31. Will it learn any of the lower level moves a Kadabra can learn up evolving?

Again, it doesn't really effect me because Diana's not much of a battler anyway but figured I'd ask.

After discussing, we're going to say that yes, they will learn those moves upon evolving!

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