Specifications and rules:
- General Site rules apply. (Of course!)
- I realize this is a lot of reading to do, just to play in an RP. If you're not up to the task, don't apply. The players I've collected here are multi-paragraph roleplayers, and there will be a lot of reading involved.
- You are expected to keep your character relevant. I am providing the main plot, but it is up to you to make your own side plots.
- Each post has a 500-word minimum. If you can't come up with 500 words, you don't have enough to say actually to provide to the story. If you're having a conversation with someone, and thus can't find the minimum, make it a dual-post with the person you're talking with. Dual-posts are posts made together by several players. You can work on them in PMs or Google Docs before posting them in the thread.
- If you put anything OOC in the IC thread, I will smite you.
- Images are allowed.
- Don't be a dick. We're all here to write together, so work together on plots rather than against each other. No god-modding. If there are any disputes, I will take action, and it might end in someone getting banned from the thread.
- Characters and pokémon are subject to dying.
- Please note that this is NOT a smut-centric RP. Romance is encouraged, and thus sexual situations are bound to happen, but I do ask that you refrain from any severely graphic depictions of sex. If a sexual scene comes up, please use the fade-to-black method. You're here to write a story, not to get off.
- Only six pokémon on hand at any given time; however, you can have an infinite number of them stored on the PC. That being said, I expect you to have a backstory of how you met, befriended, and trained every single pokémon in your arsenal. On missions, you will be expected to fulfill your role; your team needs to reflect that.
- No legendaries! That includes mythical. You might get the chance to catch one later.
- I will allow one ultra beast.
- As far as whether pokémon will be caught, I, as the GM, gets the final say.
- We will not be using levels in this RP, but assume that as a special agent, you have very top-trained pokémon.
- I realize HMs have been out of use for the past few generations; however, we will be implementing them in this game. This is RP-based, so how you use your pokémon's moves is up to your imagination. However, just because a pokémon has the size to carry you, without the move 'fly,' it does not have the technique to fly with the extra burden that is you. The same goes for 'surf,' 'cut,' and so on.
- In the past few generations, several older pokémon have been given new forms and special attacks (i.e., gigantamax, mega evolution, and z-moves). I will only allow one of these per pokémon. And do remember that dynamaxing/gigantamaxing can only take place in power spots.
- Every agent will be in possession of a rotom phone/pokédex without having rotom in their party.
- It has been 14 years since the events of Generation I/III.
Dear Special Agent of the Romeo Team,
The impossible has happened! The Seafoam Islands in the Kanto Region have, in the past two days, been covered by heavy clouds, resulting in the tropical island being completely covered in snow. If the legend is true, this means that Articuno is preparing to roost and lay its eggs in the coming weeks. A joyous occasion to the locals, which is drawing a lot of tourism to the island, many fans are hoping to catch a glimpse of the legendary pokémon.
We have intercepted intelligence stating that the Team Rocket Executive known as the Masked Man, will attempt to disturb the pokémon and capture it and its offspring. Your mission is twofold:
- Protect Articuno, its roost, and its babies
- Apprehend and contain the criminal known as the Masked Man
This message will be deleted upon execution.
The islands themselves used to be somewhat of a conundrum in the scientific world, as they are covered in a thin layer of snow through most of the year. It used to be believed that this was due to the legendary pokémon Articuno spreading the cold across the island each night. It has now been proven to be colder due to a specific sea current that brings cold water from the north to the islands and its surrounding waters. This is also the reason for the incredibly clear, albeit dangerously cold waters.
Beneath the mountains, several subterranean caves are spread, connecting the two islands underground. These caves are cold to the touch, often coated in a thin layer of ice. The water currents within these caves are incredibly strong, strong enough that a pokémon is unable to surf across them without being swept up. Walking in these caves can be incredibly dangerous without proper light, as there are holes in the ground that could send someone for a nasty fall.
Pokémon registered: Zubat, Golbat, Psyduck, Golduck, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Seel, Dewgong, Shelder, Clyster, Krabby, Kingler, Horsea, Seadra, Staryu, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Magikarp, Gyarados, Poliwag, Goldeen, Jinx, Makuhita, Absol, Chingling, Bronzor, Swinub
[TD valign="top"] Name: (Last, first, MI)
Katsura, Blaine
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Nickname:
The Hot-Headed Quizmaster
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Age and gender:
75
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Organization:
The Kanto Pokémon League
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Job Classification:
Gym Leader at Cinnabar Gym
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Residence:
Seafoam Islands
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Background:
Originating from Cinnabar Island, Blaine moved his gym to the east cave of the Seafoam Islands. An odd choice for a trainer specializing in fire-type pokémon. To those who beat him in a challenge, he gives out the Volcano Badge. As a long-time resident on the island, he will be your best bet at gathering information
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Marital Status:
Widower
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Known pokémon:
Growlithe, Rapidash, Arcanine, Ninetales, Magcargo, Magmortar, Torkoal, Camerupt, Houndoom, Charizard, Flareon, Rotom
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Name: (Last, first, MI)
x
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Nickname:
The Masked Man, a.k.a. The Mask of Ice
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Age and gender:
♂ x
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Organization:
Team Rocket
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Job Classification:
Leader (supposedly)
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Residence:
x
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Background:
When Team Rocket disbanded in Kanto, 14 years ago, he collected the remaining grunts and revived the organization in Johto with himself as the new. The Masked Man's goal was to capture Celebi and make use of its time travel powers. Luckily, he was stopped, and his administrators took over the group, leading to the events of the Goldenrod incident. It was supposedly his research that led to the creation of Team Rainbow Rocket. To this day, his identity remains a mystery. We thought him long gone, but recent evidence points to him as having returned to claim the legendary pokémon of the Seafoam Islands.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Marital Status:
x
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Known pokémon:
Delibird, Houndour, Ariados, Gastly
[/TD]Team Positions:
Commander/Battle Veteran:
- Reads and interprets combat orders.
- Prevents, deters, and responds to villainous activities.
- In charge of short duration strikes that are used to capture, recover, or destroy enemy weapons/information, or recover designated personnel/material.
- Gathers intelligence to monitor villainous movements and operations.
- Employs powerful battle pokémon.
- Needs at least one pokémon with the ability to carry them during flight. (one pokémon with the HM-move Fly)
- All pokémon must have either mega evolution stones, gigantamax factor or Z-Crystals
Second-in-command/Strategist: @Pisces
- Responsible for laying plans for how to accomplish the tasks given to the team, although the Commander has the last say.
- Interprets maps, overlays, photos, and charts.
- Organizes intercepted messages and isolate valid intelligence.
- Needs at least one pokémon with the ability to carry them during flight. (one pokémon with the HM-move Fly)
- Needs a team that can provide the following weather conditions:
- Sunshine
- Rain
- Sandstorm
- Hail
Medic: @Morpheus
- Administers emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties. (Pokémon as well as humans.)
- Assists with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment.
- Manages team's medical readiness, medical supplies and equipment
- Needs at least one pokémon with the ability to carry them during flight. (one pokémon with the HM-move Fly)
- Still needs at least one pokémon for fighting as a means of defense.
- Apart from regular healing moves, the medic's team need to be able to deal with the following status conditions:
- Burn
- Freeze
- Poison
- Paralysis
- Sleep
Technical Specialist/Engineering Sergeant: @Semi-Sweet
- Perform and teach tasks in demolitions, explosives, field fortification, bridging, rigging, reconnaissance, and civil action projects
- Handling and using explosives
- Responsible for the handling of pokéballs, electronics, and other gadgets provided by the IP HQ.
- Needs at least one pokémon with the ability to carry them during flight. (one pokémon with the HM-move Fly)
- Needs a team that incorporates the following HM-moves:
- Cut
- Fly
- Surf
- Strength
- Flash
- Whirlpool
- Waterfall
- Rock Smash
- Dive
- Rock Climb
- Defog
Detective: @Vytra
- Conducts independent felony-level criminal investigations; General and Economic Crimes, and Counter-Drug Operations
- Processes crime scenes and collects evidence
- Conducts interviews or interrogations of complainants, victims, witnesses, and subject
- Provide forensic laboratory support
- Needs at least one pokémon with the ability to carry them during flight. (one pokémon with the HM-move Fly)
- Must include the following pokémon on his team:
- Electric pokémon (such as Magnemite/Magneton/Magnezone or Togedemaru)
- Sniffing pokémon (such as Growlithe/Arcanine, Houndour/Houndoom or Lillipup/Herdier/Stoutland)
- A pokémon with the move: Hypnosis
- A pokémon with the move: Supersonic
Personnel File:
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Pokémon:
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[TD valign="top"] Name: (Last, first, MI)
Rose, Christopher
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Codename:
Thorn
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Age and Gender:
♂ 25
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Job Classification:
Technical Specialist/Engineering Sergeant
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Organization:
IPSOD
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Unit:
Romeo
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Background:
Agent Thorn is a kantonian archaeologist and tomb raider. After surviving a car crash at the age of 7, he became bored with the stifling atmosphere of the aristocracy; Agent Thorn and his sister left their pampered life for a life of adventure and mystery, uncovering many powerful pokémon and stopping several conspiracies that threatened the world.
He managed to get the red and blue orbs back from the raging pokémons Kyogre and Groudon, handing the orbs to the IP. He was later part of the team that found and battled the ultra beasts in the Alola region during the invasion. At this point, he was offered a job in the IPSOD.
[/TD]He managed to get the red and blue orbs back from the raging pokémons Kyogre and Groudon, handing the orbs to the IP. He was later part of the team that found and battled the ultra beasts in the Alola region during the invasion. At this point, he was offered a job in the IPSOD.
[TD valign="top"] Hometown:
Lavender Town, Kanto
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Marital Status:
Single
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Name:
Aidoneus
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Gender:
♂
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Type:
Bug/Flying
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Trainer memo:
- The first pokémon that Thorn caught in the wild.
- Initially, this was a malcolored catarpie.
- Caught in Viridian Forest
[TD valign="top"] Moves: [/TD][TD valign="top"] Ability:
Tinted Lens:
Doubles the power of this Pokémon's "not very effective" attacks.
[/TD]Doubles the power of this Pokémon's "not very effective" attacks.
[TD valign="top"] Psychic:
The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Sleep Powder:
The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the target.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Bug Buzz:
The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Dream Eater:
The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Alternate form:
Gigantamax Butterfree
[/TD][TD valign="top"]
[TD valign="top"] Max Mindstorm:
This is a Psychic-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Psychic Terrain for five turns.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Max Guard:
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] G-Max Befuddle:
A Bug-type attack that Gigantamax Butterfree use. This move inflicts the poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep status condition on opponents.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Max Mindstorm:
This is a Psychic-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Psychic Terrain for five turns.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Name:
Bashful
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Gender:
♂
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Type:
Water/Flying
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Trainer memo:
- Timid until enraged.
- Easily flustered.
- Evolved from a golden magikarp.
[TD valign="top"] Moves: [/TD][TD valign="top"] Ability:
Moxie:
The Pokémon shows moxie, and that boosts the Attack stat after knocking out any Pokémon.
[/TD]The Pokémon shows moxie, and that boosts the Attack stat after knocking out any Pokémon.
[TD valign="top"] Surf:
The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Whirlpool:
The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Waterfall:
The target is hit with a blow packing the power of fish traveling up waterfalls.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Dive:
Dives underwater the 1st turn, then attacks next turn.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Alternate form:
Mega Gyarados
[/TD][TD valign="top"]
[TD valign="top"] Type:
Water/Dark
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Ability:
Mold Breaker:
Moves can be used regardless of abilities.
[/TD]Moves can be used regardless of abilities.
[TD valign="top"] Name:
Yuki
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Gender:
♂
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Type:
Dark
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Trainer memo:
- Always smiling
- Can appear as a human illusion as well as pokémon
- Is slowly learning to speak
- Caught in Lostlorn Forest
[TD valign="top"] Moves: [/TD][TD valign="top"] Ability:
Illusion:
Comes out disguised as the Pokémon in the party's last spot.
[/TD]Comes out disguised as the Pokémon in the party's last spot.
[TD valign="top"] Night Daze:
The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. This may also lower the target's accuracy.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Shadow Ball:
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Foul Play:
The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the move's power.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Focus Blast:
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Z-crystal:
Darkinium Z
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Z-Move:
Black Hole Eclipse:
The user gathers dark energy using its Z-Power and sucks the target into it.
[/TD]The user gathers dark energy using its Z-Power and sucks the target into it.
[TD valign="top"] Name:
Charlie
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Gender:
○
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Type:
Normal
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Trainer memo:
- Initially created as a Porygon, and evolved through several updates.
- Is addicted to Angry Birds.
[TD valign="top"] Moves: [/TD][TD valign="top"] Ability:
Download:
Compares an opposing Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def. before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk. — whichever will be more effective.
[/TD]Compares an opposing Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def. before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk. — whichever will be more effective.
[TD valign="top"] Flash:
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Tri Attack:
The user strikes with a simultaneous three-beam attack. This may also burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Solar Beam:
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Teleport:
The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting if any.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Z-crystal:
Normalium Z
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Z-Move:
Breakneck Blitz:
The user builds up its momentum using its Z-Power and crashes into the target at full speed.
[/TD]The user builds up its momentum using its Z-Power and crashes into the target at full speed.
[TD valign="top"] Name:
Haku
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Gender:
♂
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Type:
Fire/Flying
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Trainer memo:
- Thorn's starter pokémon.
- Evolved from a golden Charmander.
- He is fiercely protective of Thorn
[TD valign="top"] Moves: [/TD][TD valign="top"] Ability:
Blaze:
Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
[/TD]Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
[TD valign="top"] Fly:
The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Strength:
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Defog:
A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Eruption:
Inflicts damage on the target. The higher the user's HP, the greater the damage. It thaws and frees frozen Pokémon.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Alternate form:
Gigantamax Charizard
[/TD][TD valign="top"]
[TD valign="top"] Max Airstream:
This is a Flying-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Speed.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Max Strike:
This is a Normal-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Speed.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Max Guard:
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] G-Max Wildfire:
A Fire-type attack that Gigantamax Charizard use. This move continues to deal damage to opponents for four turns.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Name:
Caligula
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Gender:
♂
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Type:
Rock/Water
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Trainer memo:
- Revived from a Dome Fossil that Thorn found at Mt. Moon
- Despite his scary appearance, he loves hugs more than anything in the world.
- He is often found staring off into space, his mind miles away.
[TD valign="top"] Moves: [/TD][TD valign="top"] Ability:
Battle Armor:
Hard armor protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
[/TD]Hard armor protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
[TD valign="top"] Rock Smash:
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's defense.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Rock Climb:
The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Cut:
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Dig:
The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn. [/TD]
[TD valign="top"] Z-crystal:
Groundium Z
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Z-Move:
Tectonic Rage:
The user burrows deep into the ground and slams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power.
[/TD]The user burrows deep into the ground and slams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power.
[TD valign="top"] Name:
Evelyn
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Gender:
♂
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Type:
Normal/Fairy
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Trainer memo:
- Thorn met this pokémon when he was at an excavation at Mt. Moon.
- He helps Thorn fall asleep at night.
- Very caring of others.
[TD valign="top"] Moves: [/TD][TD valign="top"] Ability:
Cute Charm:
Contact with the Pokémon may cause infatuation.
[/TD]Contact with the Pokémon may cause infatuation.
[TD valign="top"] Sing:
A soothing lullaby is sung in a calming voice that puts the target into a deep slumber.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Sweet Kiss:
The user kisses the target with a sweet, angelic cuteness that causes confusion.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Disarming Voice:
Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Hyper Voice:
The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Name:
Bonbon
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Gender:
♂
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Type:
Ground
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Trainer memo:
- As this pokémon suffers from PTSD, he is not used in combat.
- Rarely says anything.
- Hates being inside a pokéball.
[TD valign="top"] Moves: [/TD][TD valign="top"] Ability:
Rock Head:
Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
[/TD]Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
[TD valign="top"] Mud-Slap:
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Growl:
The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Tail Whip:
The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Bone Club:
The user clubs the target with a bone. This may also make the target flinch.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Name:
Drake
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Gender:
♂
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Type:
Dragon
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Trainer memo:
- Evolved from a Dratini
- Caught at the Kanto Safari Zone
- He likes to swirl himself around Thorn's arm when resting.
- Graceful enough to be a contest pokémon.
[TD valign="top"] Moves: [/TD][TD valign="top"] Ability:
Marvel Scale:
The Pokémon's marvelous scales boost the Defense stat if it has a status condition.
[/TD]The Pokémon's marvelous scales boost the Defense stat if it has a status condition.
[TD valign="top"]
Hyper Beam:
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
[/TD]The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
[TD valign="top"] Draco Meteor:
Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Protect:
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Light Screen:
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Z-crystal:
Dragonium-Z
[/TD][TD valign="top"] Z-Move:
Devastating Drake:
The user materializes its aura using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force.
[/TD]The user materializes its aura using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force.
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