ROCKET BATTLE LOG

[indigo_league]

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.

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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

Comments

OBSTACLE - KEY CARD (10 comments to clear)

[indigo_league]

[Having been discovered red-handed, the Grunt grabs the overstuffed scrapbook he’d been flipping through and, clutching it to his chest, makes a break for the mechanical door. Before a single person can get a hand on him, he’s clicked his card key through the slot and shoved himself through the door, the key flying out of his hands and into a pile of loot in his haste to escape. The closes too quick for you to follow him through, but...at least if you go digging, you’re likely to find that key! As well as a number of other cool things, but let’s be real. It’s the key you want.]

[pipers_son]

[Well, that was sure a thing that just happened. Joker doesn't bother to go chasing after the grunt, because it's obvious there's no point getting him again... But instead, he goes over to the large pile and rubs his chin thoughtfully.]

Alright, who here has Pokemon with good noses or psychic powers?

[He has both, but it'll be nice if he has others to help.]

[tearsofademon]

[Well, Ryner's preoccupied with trying to rescue some of the poor books, and is maybe paying more attention to grumbling mild profanities than to the fleeing Grunt...

But he does have twin Meowstics. The girl of the pair seems in fact rather willing to use her powers to lift some of the stuff from one of the piles up so it can be sorted through with her psychic powers, and the boy follows his sister's lead after a second of not being sure what to do.

Surely if all this stuff is floating in midair and separated, it will be easier to find the thing than if it's all on the ground, right?]

[pipers_son]

That's the ticket!

[Still having some candy in his pockets- he is a dad Pokemon trainer with a lot of kids Pokemon to look after- he offers some to the pair of Meowstics with a grin before straightening up.]

And now Rogue, y'know what ta do~.

[Sure enough, the Furret goes racing up along his body until it can perch its front half on his shoulder, sniffing through the floating piles carefully.]

You two let me know when ya get tired, alright?

[tearsofademon]

["Mya!" The girl Meowstic is vocal about her gratitude - that's super nice, mister, giving us some candy! Her brother is quieter, but also looks grateful.

(Way better than the food that the party had, too.)

They can keep this up a while though. They're both level 100, this is easy.]

[dreamsofahero]

I believe mine can assist.

*he has a gallade, furfrou, absol, glaceon, and leafeon... really his whole team he brought with other than the milotic could be of help with this*

[pipers_son]

[A glance over and.... Yeah, that's quite a team alright. Chuckling, Joker nods to his Mime Jr. Instantly, Angel's eyes start to glow, and parts of the pile start rising up.]

Then it's all yers~.

[dreamsofahero]

*apparently Sion had an unintentional theme going on this year! In any case, the gallade, absol, and glaceon get to work with no further prompting, while Sion gives some brief instructions to the furfrou and leafeon*

Though I admit, it would be simpler if there were no need to worry about damaging whatever is on the other side...

[pipers_son]

[Their Pokemon seem to have this covered enough, so Joker doesn't feel ashamed in glancing over to Sion at his words.]

So you've thought about that too, huh? All mine are as strong as they can be, so it crossed my mind...

But it looks like we didn't need ta go that far.

[dreamsofahero]

If this were Team Rocket's property to begin with there'd be no need to hold back, but under the circumstances...

*shrugs; though then again, isn't this guy supposed to be a gym leader, yet he's advocating this kind of stuff??*

Time is probably still of the essence, however.

[pipers_son]

Eeeeehhh, their home's already a little busted up and they're still renovatin'. I doubt it could hurt~.

[Joker no]

[Still, he's right, and Angel reads his thoughts as she starts separating parts of the pile that have already been cleared through to the side to make things easier for the rest of the group. Time is of the essence.]

[dreamsofahero]

Depending on what's on the other side of the wall, it could also bring the house down on top of us.

*because who knows what's making those noises and all. But yes, the pokemon are certainly busily and carefully searching for that key card*

[indigo_league]

[JOKER PLEASE DON'T KNOCK DOWN THE WHOLE HOUSE.]

[But fortunately, that won't be necessary. Because between all this searching, and with the psychic Pokemon's help, the Key Card is finally uncovered! Whew.]