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

shieldless: (69)

[personal profile] shieldless 2017-04-11 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
Actually, commanding people was what I pondered - I doubt all these people have experience with this.

[ He says, keeping a warm expression. ]

But that's also a splendid idea! Would that I could help - continue seeking a path, Zu.

[ (His Taillow is actually just jumping from path to path, trying to find the longest way to twirl around. It's... helping.) ]
dreamsofahero: (I come in peace)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2017-04-11 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, I suppose you could say that, yes.

*he is a king back home, and now a gym leader here*

But for now simply getting across should be our first priority, I imagine.
shieldless: (87)

[personal profile] shieldless 2017-04-11 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ And Haurchefant was a Commander. Was. Now he's just dead. He nods to himself. ]

Exactly. There may be more traps lower down - I know not of this Team Rocket, but I imagine they'd not simply rig up this... strangeness.

[ He's in the mindset of heretics. Which makes him picking up his Goomy a little more awkward. But it stops her from sliding onto the belts. ]
dreamsofahero: (telling it straight)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2017-04-11 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
They do tend to prefer trickery and deceit to a direct confrontation, as you may have already guessed, yes. Though from what I've seen, more often than not they're too 'clever' for their own good.

*like oh, say, inviting so many strong trainers to one place...*

Even so, they have resources, and evidently spent quite a bit of time preparing for this.
shieldless: (45)

[personal profile] shieldless 2017-04-11 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
...Tell me. If they're this well organized, then they must have a leader. Have they made themselves known?

[ He's slipped into commander mode. Into how he was before - as he looks around a little, expression focused. ]

Though I'd expect nothing more from such a group - even from this. Almost like the heretics, though they were...

[ He trails off, as he notices his Taillow is just. Sitting by the warp pad. Nope, Zu didn't find a way. Zu is just resting and fluffing. Damn. ]
dreamsofahero: (pondering)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2017-04-11 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
We don't have much information, unfortunately, but they do have some sort of hierarchy at least. The ones Ryner and I captured earlier didn't know any details about the plan for tonight's attack, after all, but were evidently simply following orders from above.

*meanwhile, the ice bridge slowly progresses, with crude steps of a sort now being carved into the lower portion*

Whoever is in charge doesn't seem terribly inclined to personally participate in these sort of things, however, but rather give orders from behind the scenes.

*ah, well, at least it was a good idea? Sion sadly brought no flying types this time, much to his chagrin*

Heretics?
shieldless: (87)

[personal profile] shieldless 2017-04-11 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
[ He closes his eyes. ] Of course the lower-ranked have no information... damn. There must be a way to lure them out - even if it won't be as simple as being captured and taken.

[ But he opens them again, looking over the steps and giving a firm nod. ]

Ah - an issue of my homeland, Ishgard. Men and women both who worship Dravanians-- dragons, and desire to destroy us and the Holy See.

[ A bit of a sad smile, though, crosses his lips. ]

Even if that may have been due to lies passed from generation to generation.

[ He doesn't have the whole story. And now he never will. That's one of his regrets. Buuut that explains his discomfort with the Goomy who's crawled onto his arm now, huh? ]
dreamsofahero: (generic back of head shot)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2017-04-11 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
There may be, but it would most likely require considerable resources to do so. And while some things are simply a matter of time and funds, reliable help is something that can't be taken for granted.

*after all, you have to be sure you can trust your partners for any such plot... which is why Sion's never gone further than making thus-far unused plans for potential small counter-Rocket raids with Ryner*

Ah, I see. It sounds like an unfortunate situation.

*for both sides, really*
shieldless: (58)

[personal profile] shieldless 2017-04-11 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
It is. Would that peace could spread, but it has been over a thousand years of suffering.

[ Even with Nidhogg dead, Haurchefant doesn't think it'll end peacefully - especially with what Thordan was doing. But his voice remains calm. ]

But it is not here. No, only this Team Rocket. I'm almost glad this happened early into my time here - before there was time to become complacent.

...Zu. A new plan, if you will? Try and seek your way backwards, for those who desire such a... sickly way.
dreamsofahero: (telling it straight)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2017-04-11 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
I suppose, though I hope you haven't had much difficulty in battling them. Most of them seem to be fairly poor trainers, but I imagine they could still pose a danger to newcomers.

*Sion didn't even bring all his top team, but his are still all level 100, after all*

Though hopefully if we act quickly enough this may prove a setback to them.
shieldless: (64)

[personal profile] shieldless 2017-04-11 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
[ He lifts up one of his arms - the clothes are ripped, and there's a nasty bite. ]

I had to resort to battling them myself, alas. Beast and man alike.
dreamsofahero: (are you talking to me?)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2017-04-11 06:00 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, we'll have to be sure that's seen to as soon as this is over.

*because yes of course Sion's concerned for the well-being of someone he just met, though at least he can recognize it's nothing immediately threatening*

Though admittedly, going directly for the Rockets instead of just their pokemon is at times a decent strategy, especially as most pokemon will hesitate to attack trainers...