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

thedifferencebetween: (screw you)

[personal profile] thedifferencebetween 2017-04-11 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
[Okay, this is not good.]

[After the battle, Jack had changed back into his tux and rejoined the throng. His cover story can only cover so much, after all. And this is...this is a shit show, basically. Not that he expected much else, but this is a little more than your regular failure. They're getting into the base, and that's a big No.]

[So when Jack reaches the conveyor room...well, he has to do something. Half of his plan for conquest depends on promotions, and you get promotions by being a go-getter. Of course, he can't just go 'hey, guys, this is a dumb idea, don't investigate the secret enemy base you just found!']

[Instead, he tries a different tactic. He takes a deep breath and stumbles. On purpose. He puts a hand against the nearest wall and doubles over. He thumps his other hand against his chest, doing his best to look like a sick old(er, but still totally hot and awesome) guy.]


Uh...hey...I don't feel so great over here....

[He figures anyone quick to run into an enemy base is all full of do-good idealism. They're bound to stop what they're doing to help with a medical emergency!]
dreamsofahero: (glancing up)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2017-04-11 03:38 am (UTC)(link)
*well, now that some of Sion's team are busy working on an ice bridge he does have some attention to spare*

Are you ill? Perhaps you should get some fresh air...

*he certainly can't see any sign of injuries, at least*
thedifferencebetween: (that sounds like something not true)

[personal profile] thedifferencebetween 2017-04-11 09:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Chest hurts...

[Does his breath sound labored enough? Maybe he ought to wheeze. A couple of good wheezes should sell it...]

[Look at him, he is clearly in serious medical distress here!]
dreamsofahero: (telling it straight)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2017-04-11 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
*unfortunately, Sion's not a doctor, so the best he can do is assess that there's no obvious nasty injuries, and...*

Then you should probably get outside quickly; there isn't much room here, and I believe there may be some people tending to injured there anyway. I can have Valiant carry you if needed.

*because he's definitely not gonna slow down his ice bridge project for one person he knows he lacks the expertise to help, nope*
thedifferencebetween: (that sounds like something not true)

[personal profile] thedifferencebetween 2017-04-14 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Seriously? That's...seriously? I'm...having some kinda....I dunno, cardiac event over here, and you want me to...trust my life to some strange....Pokemon?

[What is wrong with people?!?!]
dreamsofahero: (generic back of head shot)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2017-04-14 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Which is something I, for one, am certainly not trained to assist with, so the best option would be to have to brought somewhere you most likely can get help as quickly as possible.

*which means using a speedy, strong pokemon for transport, obviously!*
thedifferencebetween: (you disgust me)

[personal profile] thedifferencebetween 2017-04-15 06:43 pm (UTC)(link)
You're not supposed to move somebody with a medical thing! Everybody knows that!

[This plan is not at all going as intended. What if this were real? Shitballs, he'd be dead! They'd just let him die on the floor of the friggin Rocket base!]
dreamsofahero: (telling it straight)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2017-04-23 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
That's dependent on the circumstances.

*said with that patient tone one might use to reassure someone who's injured and panicking as a result....*

From the looks of things, you'll be fine, but it's best to get you out where someone can tend to you.

*and with that he'll wave his gallade over, apparently not intending to listen to arguments when clearly there's someone in need who doesn't know what's in his own best interest.....*
agent3: (Talkin to me?)

[personal profile] agent3 2017-04-11 12:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[A very short girl with blue twintails pauses - she had moved with the crowds once the battle started to wind down, convinced that if she followed the action, it would only lead to more great things. But what does she get instead, some sick guy?

So have a teen looking at you rather blankly, Jack.]


Go upstairs. Find a bed.

[I mean fuckin' duh dude]
thedifferencebetween: (that sounds like something not true)

[personal profile] thedifferencebetween 2017-04-11 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[Wow, what is wrong with people around here?]

Having...trouble breathing...chest hurts....I need help!

[Come on, this is classic 'heart attack'! Have some compassion!]
agent3: (Not impressed.)

[personal profile] agent3 2017-04-11 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[...Once again. Fourteen. Small. Has seen a man 100+ be more spry than you're acting right now.]

'M not a doctor.
thedifferencebetween: (that sounds like something not true)

[personal profile] thedifferencebetween 2017-04-14 10:07 pm (UTC)(link)
That doesn't mean you can't help! Holy shitballs...feels like a Snorlax is sitting on my chest...

[WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH PEOPLE, HE IS A SICK OLD MAN IN NEED OF HELP! Everybody in the immediate vicinity should be stopping what they're doing to see if he's okay!]
agent3: (Considering Freshness)

[personal profile] agent3 2017-04-15 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
...

[She looks around.]

No Snorlaxes though.

[You have the least empathetic teenage girl DWRP has to offer here, Jack. I'm so sorry.]
thedifferencebetween: (that sounds like something not true)

[personal profile] thedifferencebetween 2017-04-15 06:42 pm (UTC)(link)
No, which means it's something inside of me! Which shouldn't feel this way!

[Oh sweet merciful emptiness of space, what is wrong with this girl?]

I...I don't think I can walk....
agent3: (It's a bucket)

[personal profile] agent3 2017-04-16 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
[A lot.]

Sit down, then.