indigo_league: (Team Rocket)
The Indigo League ([personal profile] indigo_league) wrote in [community profile] victory_road2017-04-08 10:53 am

ROCKET BATTLE LOG

As the clock nears 10 PM on Saturday, the manor (or the parts of it that people aren’t blocked off from, anyway) is completely abuzz with speculation and gossip. What could Lance possibly be planning to announce? And why haven’t any of the Elite Four even been around? They’re fairly reclusive, but it’s safe to say that everyone is at least a little curious, if not actively suspicious.

But it’s time for the big reveal, so manor staff are bustling around, reminding everybody to be in the ballroom in a few minutes for Lance’s important unveiling of… well, whatever it is he’s unveiling! The staff all seem pretty excited, so it must be big, right?

There’s been plenty of room to dance and move around in the Ballroom until now, but with everybody packed in there at once, the space is a little tighter. Especially with the small stage and podium set up in the middle. As the last (or seemingly last, assuming there aren’t any carefree stragglers who didn’t bother turning up on time) person is ushered in by staff, complete with whispers of "Psst! Hurry up, it’s almost time!", the door to the ballroom is shut and the lights dim slightly, sending a hush over the audience.

After some fumbling from whoever’s in charge of the lights (... wait, is that Captain Garfield and his Rattata up there? He’s a theater tech too?! That guy must REALLY be a jack of all trades!), a spotlight flips on and centers on the podium, where the head staffer (who might be recognized as the one with the terrible hipster mustache who’s been doing a PARTICULARLY egregious amount of schmoozing and sucking-up to trainers over the course of the party) is stepping up to the podium.

He clears his throat.

"Welcome, welcome, ladies and gentlemen! On behalf of the Elite Four, we’re all so happy you could join us! We hope you’ve all been having as good a time as we have, because I’ve got to say, I think this is our best party yet!"

He looks around at the assembled trainers eagerly, as though anticipating unanimous agreement.

When there’s an impatient buzz (and a shout of "Get on with it already!" from someone) instead, he laughs awkwardly.

"Oh, yes, well, we’re all here for one reason, right? To see what Lance has brought you all here for! Well, folks, as you can see, he’s not here with us right now… He’s had a bit of a-- how shall we say… an accident! So sad, I know! But fortunately, he’s graciously allowing us to make his announcement for him. Which is…"

On cue, the spotlight turns stark red. If anyone has the presence of mind to look, Captain Garfield's Rattata is holding a bit of red plastic filter in front of it.

But chances are, everyone’s attention is probably going to stay on the stage, because the guy at the podium literally just RIPPED HIS CLOTHING OFF DRAMATICALLY, revealing… yes… a very, very familiar black-and-red uniform underneath.

It’s followed immediately by more ripping sounds as other staff and even some partygoers scattered throughout the audience follow his lead, and the telltale noises and flashing of Pokemon being released from their balls. And many voices, all yelling at once...

"PREPARE FOR TROUBLE! AND MAKE IT DOUBLE!!"


The music shifts.

OOC Notes: The number of characters who must participate in the battle to call it a success is 37! In order to keep track, once you have made your first comment to this post (either a toplevel or a tag to someone else!), please bring it to the CHECK IN THREAD by 10 PM EST tomorrow! YOUR COMMENT MUST BE POSTED TO THIS THREAD IN ORDER FOR IT TO COUNT TOWARDS THE TOTAL.

GUESS WHAT GUYS?





OOC notes: Here it is, the part where your characters get to explore the Rocket Base and discover its secrets! Maps of each level will be posted in this top post as they are opened up, with blacked out sections being revealed as obstacles are cleared. Obstacle clearing will be based on total comment count to any mod comment with a count listed, whether those comments are contained in a single thread or spread out over multiple different ones. As many people can comment to an obstacle or base level as wish to, for as long as they want, even after it has been cleared. There are a total of two obstacles (including the first one) which are triggered by character actions we will be watching for!

Anyone who wants to thread anything out in the base or mansion during the time characters are trapped (and who doesn't want to use this log for whatever reason) is free to make their own network/action posts with whatever they like! But mods will not be coming around to those with interaction, and they will not count towards clearing obstacles.

Questions? Ask them HERE!

NOTE FOR ITEM RNG: In order for the mods to give out your item, your character must be actively looking through the loot piles in whatever tag you'd like us to respond to with your item! Items can also be given out in the middle of an existing thread between characters, whenever they get around to searching the piles! The header does not have to be in your toplevel.

Links List

Level One



OBSTACLE - KEY CARD (CLEARED)

OBSTACLE - CONVEYOR BELT HELL (CLEARED)

Level Two



Level Three



ELITE 4 JAIL

OBSTACLE - FREE THE LEGENDARY

bent_the_world: (standing strong)

[personal profile] bent_the_world 2017-04-08 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's a little part of Korra that actually perks up when she realizes prom has just turned into a battle zone. Okay, maybe not so little a part.]

[Fighting's one of her favorite ways to let off steam! And Rocket Grunts are always worth fighting. Hiking up her long skirt, which is in no way conducive to running around battling, Korra lets Iqniq out and turns with a grin to look for the nearest target...]

[Or someone who needs a hand with defending themselves.]
rambling_runner: (coverup)

[personal profile] rambling_runner 2017-04-09 03:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Ash would qualify as someone who needed help. His Pokemon, while determined and spirited, were simply too low level to handle some of the more experienced Rocket Grunts and he had only brought three with him. Recalling a tired Danny, Ash switched out to Psychopump not far from Korra.

"Fuck off!" He shouted at the grunt still advancing on him and his Pokemon. Psychopump, use Confuse Ray!" The Pumpkaboo gave an eerie call, letting a strange ray of light out of her pumpkin-like body. It confused the Golbat, but didn't prevent it from hitting her with a super-effective Bite.

"Shit, shit-"
bent_the_world: (i get up again)

[personal profile] bent_the_world 2017-04-13 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
Now that was the distinct sound of someone in trouble!

Korra turned toward the cursing, seeing the trainer struggling with a battle.

"Hey! Why don't you pick on someone your own level? Iqniq, Fire Fang!" That should buy them some time, if nothing else. Korra's already reaching for another Pokeball as her Arcanine bounds into battle to help with defense.

"Don't worry, we've got your back!"

rambling_runner: (Default)

[personal profile] rambling_runner 2017-04-14 12:30 am (UTC)(link)
Thank fuck! He called Psychopump back, using a Potion to soothe her injuries. He knew her attacks wouldn't be able to do much, but maybe she could make it easier for Korra's Pokemon to get in some good hits.

"Okay, try Scary Face, and then immediately get low and out of it's way." He didn't want Psychopump to make herself a target, but she had to get in it's face for the attack to work. The Pumpkaboo nodded and floated up to the Golbat. Her eyes and belly spots glowed and seemed to drip and she opened her mouth wide to bare her fangs, leaking orange goop...

It was indeed a Scary Face to look at, and one that shocked the confused Golbat to the core. It flew dumbly in place, a prime target as Psychopump dropped and rolled out of it's reach.
badluckbabe: (Mad: Arms crossed dissapproval)

[personal profile] badluckbabe 2017-04-11 06:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[Just Jinx's luck she winds up meeting eyes with someone who looks like she's actually happy to get into a fight. Well now they HAVE to battle.]

Get in there Noir! Make it quick!

[And her Absol is more then happy to charge in with a quick attack trying to catch Iqniq off guard.]
bent_the_world: (standing strong)

[personal profile] bent_the_world 2017-04-15 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
[The Arcanine takes a hit, snarling and rolling onto his side. But he shakes it off and retaliates with a rather wild and flailing Fire Fang attack, not waiting for Korra to give the order.]

Oh, you want a fight, huh? Whumper, go! Rock Throw!

[Not about to leave Iqniq to fend off the Rocket on his own, Korra adds her Graveler to the mix. She's grinning now, bouncing on her toes and eager to see what her opponent does next.]

[This is so much better than standing awkwardly by the buffet table.]
badluckbabe: (Mad: Teeth gritted decending to fight)

[personal profile] badluckbabe 2017-04-20 05:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[Noir's eyes widen, barely able to try and dodge before taking the attack hard. It's a fierce move leaving him limping. Looks like Jinx may have bit off more then she could chew.]

O-ok...let's see...OK I think I have something for this. Glameow!

[The cat pokemon sprang onto her shoulders and then up onto a table so she was visible and her eyes began to glow, attempting to hypnotize the Graveler. Meanwhile Murkkrow is circling above Iqniq trying to land a night shade attack.]
bent_the_world: (what is wrong with you?)

[personal profile] bent_the_world 2017-04-21 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Iqniq may be fast and agile, but not enough to dodge a night shade attack. He jumps for an attack and gets hit full on, snapping back. He rolls onto his side with a roar of pain and frustration, attempting to get in a bite before he goes down.]

Shit.

[Korra grimaces as Iqniq takes the hit, but she can't focus on that long, with her Graveler and the Glameow facing off now...]
badluckbabe: (Combat Wombat: Powered up and ready to g)

[personal profile] badluckbabe 2017-04-24 06:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[The Murkkrow yelps at the parting bite and flutters back behind Jinx to hide wounds. She gives the bird a reassuring pat.]

Good girl! Rest up a minute. Keep it up cat!

[The Glameow sniffs at being called anything but a proper polite name but continues to try it's hypnosis attack. There's no way she can match a big rock like that in strength after all but maybe she can play smarter.]
bent_the_world: (what is wrong with you?)

[personal profile] bent_the_world 2017-04-27 02:41 am (UTC)(link)
[The Graveler looks dazed, that's for sure. Korra frowns slightly and wonders if it's time to pull out Sentra. She usually doesn't send her Gyarados out this early in a battle, but this Rocket is turning out to be a bit more of a challenge than expected.]

[She gets the ball in her hand at least.]


I've got my whole team with me, jerk face, I can go all night...if you're smart, you'll cut out now.
badluckbabe: (Smile: Mayhem)

[personal profile] badluckbabe 2017-04-27 03:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah because you're the only one here who did that. Big deal!

[Case and point, the pink haired rocket palms a pokeball and summons out her Cherubi who looks around confused and then squeaks in delight before bouncing towards Jinx who catches her mid leap and turns her around.]

Leech seed!

[The cherubi puckers it's lips and starts spitting out seeds in the rock pokemon's direction. Seeds which sprout into thin grass and start feeding off him. Jinx looks cocky and triumphant which is practically begging to be knocked back on her ass.]
bent_the_world: (what is wrong with you?)

[personal profile] bent_the_world 2017-05-10 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
If that's how it's gonna be...

[Korra's not about to back down. As her Graveler falls prey to the Leech Seed attack, she sends out her Gyarados. Sentra bursts from her ball with a roar, eager for battle.]

Crunch!
badluckbabe: (Scared: Squared mouthed scream)

[personal profile] badluckbabe 2017-05-12 06:59 pm (UTC)(link)
HA! You think a water type is gonna stop my-

[ Jinx is cut short as her cherry looking pokemon appears to have been eaten. The pale Rocket girl goes even more pale and her eyes are the size of dinner plates.]

CAKE!!! Return! Return!

[Pointing her pokeball at the water dragon's mouth the laser doesn't appear to be hitting Cherubi. So Jinx takes matters into her own hands running towards the toothy beast and trying to kick it somewhere soft.]

Spit out my pokemon you fat worm!