The plan goes off... not without a hitch. In fact, there are several hitches.
First of all, due to the recent uptick in Rocket activity, and the appearance of those Tricky Bandits (whether they are Team Rocket or not, they are clearly trouble) the mine took extra measures to not only up security but also increase the response time in the event of trouble. Though the Rockets stepping in to form a distraction are all very well trained, so is this particular security crew. With back-up hot on their heels.
So, what happens? Well, they certainly manage to get in there. And the Distraction crew manages to find the security squad and battle them (even stealing a pokemon or two in the process, go Lydia!) but Tyler's order to retreat comes too quickly for them to take down the whole squad. Meanwhile, the Collection squad does manage to make it to where the goods are being kept, however seeing as they are limited in time, they don't manage to fully rob the place. Oh certainly, plenty of stones manage to make it into sacks and pockets. It's not like they have nothing to show for! But there is also still plenty left inside when they make a break for it.
Getting to the safe house goes without any trouble. In fact, that next hitch doesn't present itself until the following morning. You see, it seems the local Jenny force has come out in force to examine the scene of the crime. And part of this investigation also involves checking the luggage of people leaving the city (especially via the warp pad) to see if any of the stolen loot can be recovered. This means the Rockets will have to make some choices -- either find a way to somehow hide a lot of evolutionary stones on themselves to a point where they cannot be found by a dedicated pair of Jennies; or leave most of the loot behind for pick-up at a later time; or carry the loot out there on foot by sneaking out of the city while bypassing the checkpoints at the regular city exits.
So, congratulations, a decent amount of evolutionary stones were delivered to the Rocket administration. It just could've been much more if it wasn't for their own recent crime success. The admins are still pretty pleased with the results, it's just not quite the overwhelming adoration they could've gotten if they had managed to smuggle out the whole stone reserves.
But, hey, decently pleased Rocket Admins still mean some rewards!
Firstly, for this heist, there will be no increases in rank for any of the participants. It's still a nice tick towards a future promotion though. And despite popular request, there will not be any shinies. They don't grow on trees, you know!
Secondly, the Rocket Admins have noted the number of new grunts that have been helping out on the heist. This actually pleases them, as this experience can only make them better at being worse in the future! However, they also are well aware that new grunts often have very limited teams which can limit them in their criminal ways. As such, as a reward for a bad job well done, the Admins have decided to reward the newer Rocket members with a handpicked new Pokemon partner each. Furthermore, all of these pokemon will know an HM move. Sure you still need the badge to use it outside of battle, but it's a start, right?
London will be receiving a Serperior with the move Strength. Doppio will be receiving a Binacle with the move Surf. Speedwagon will be receiving a Braviary with the move Fly. Osomatsu will be receiving a Falinks with the move Poison Jab (not a HM move, but still very useful, the Admins feel!) Diego will be receiving a Feraligatr with the move Surf. And lastly, Jules will be receiving a Metang with the move Strength.
All these pokemon will be at level 37.
So, that takes care of them.
Both Steve P and Emet will receive their requested multi-use TMs. Steve P will be receiving the TM Ice Beam. Emet will receive the move Electric Terrain.
For Spinel, the Admins have a Silk Scarf. They still remember the Furfrou she got as a result of her last heist, and this held item should give her dog a great edge in battle.
For Carly, who submitted no specific requests, the Admins have a pair of Safety Goggles. A versatile held item, they hope her battle experience will allow her to use it to its full potential.
For Lydia, the only one fortunate enough to actually steal a pokemon off one of the guards, the Admins have decided that she will be allowed to keep said pokemon. In this case, the player is given the freedom to choose exactly which kind of pokemon she stole. Its level will be at 66.
For Steven, his request for a bonus will be granted, and he will find both a very substantial bonus in his account (the admins reward his willingness to take charge here) as well as a pay increase to his regular weekly stipend.
Due to their small roles in this heist, both Jack and Dirk will receive some acknowledgement for their role in guiding these young rockets and providing support, however, they will not receive a particular reward. Still, keeping the admins pleased and increasing their standing in their eyes is also somewhat of a boon, right?
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First of all, due to the recent uptick in Rocket activity, and the appearance of those Tricky Bandits (whether they are Team Rocket or not, they are clearly trouble) the mine took extra measures to not only up security but also increase the response time in the event of trouble. Though the Rockets stepping in to form a distraction are all very well trained, so is this particular security crew. With back-up hot on their heels.
So, what happens? Well, they certainly manage to get in there. And the Distraction crew manages to find the security squad and battle them (even stealing a pokemon or two in the process, go Lydia!) but Tyler's order to retreat comes too quickly for them to take down the whole squad. Meanwhile, the Collection squad does manage to make it to where the goods are being kept, however seeing as they are limited in time, they don't manage to fully rob the place. Oh certainly, plenty of stones manage to make it into sacks and pockets. It's not like they have nothing to show for! But there is also still plenty left inside when they make a break for it.
Getting to the safe house goes without any trouble. In fact, that next hitch doesn't present itself until the following morning. You see, it seems the local Jenny force has come out in force to examine the scene of the crime. And part of this investigation also involves checking the luggage of people leaving the city (especially via the warp pad) to see if any of the stolen loot can be recovered. This means the Rockets will have to make some choices -- either find a way to somehow hide a lot of evolutionary stones on themselves to a point where they cannot be found by a dedicated pair of Jennies; or leave most of the loot behind for pick-up at a later time; or carry the loot out there on foot by sneaking out of the city while bypassing the checkpoints at the regular city exits.
So, congratulations, a decent amount of evolutionary stones were delivered to the Rocket administration. It just could've been much more if it wasn't for their own recent crime success. The admins are still pretty pleased with the results, it's just not quite the overwhelming adoration they could've gotten if they had managed to smuggle out the whole stone reserves.
But, hey, decently pleased Rocket Admins still mean some rewards!
Firstly, for this heist, there will be no increases in rank for any of the participants. It's still a nice tick towards a future promotion though. And despite popular request, there will not be any shinies. They don't grow on trees, you know!
Secondly, the Rocket Admins have noted the number of new grunts that have been helping out on the heist. This actually pleases them, as this experience can only make them better at being worse in the future! However, they also are well aware that new grunts often have very limited teams which can limit them in their criminal ways. As such, as a reward for a bad job well done, the Admins have decided to reward the newer Rocket members with a handpicked new Pokemon partner each. Furthermore, all of these pokemon will know an HM move. Sure you still need the badge to use it outside of battle, but it's a start, right?
London will be receiving a Serperior with the move Strength.
Doppio will be receiving a Binacle with the move Surf.
Speedwagon will be receiving a Braviary with the move Fly.
Osomatsu will be receiving a Falinks with the move Poison Jab (not a HM move, but still very useful, the Admins feel!)
Diego will be receiving a Feraligatr with the move Surf.
And lastly, Jules will be receiving a Metang with the move Strength.
All these pokemon will be at level 37.
So, that takes care of them.
Both Steve P and Emet will receive their requested multi-use TMs. Steve P will be receiving the TM Ice Beam. Emet will receive the move Electric Terrain.
For Spinel, the Admins have a Silk Scarf. They still remember the Furfrou she got as a result of her last heist, and this held item should give her dog a great edge in battle.
For Carly, who submitted no specific requests, the Admins have a pair of Safety Goggles. A versatile held item, they hope her battle experience will allow her to use it to its full potential.
For Lydia, the only one fortunate enough to actually steal a pokemon off one of the guards, the Admins have decided that she will be allowed to keep said pokemon. In this case, the player is given the freedom to choose exactly which kind of pokemon she stole. Its level will be at 66.
For Steven, his request for a bonus will be granted, and he will find both a very substantial bonus in his account (the admins reward his willingness to take charge here) as well as a pay increase to his regular weekly stipend.
Due to their small roles in this heist, both Jack and Dirk will receive some acknowledgement for their role in guiding these young rockets and providing support, however, they will not receive a particular reward. Still, keeping the admins pleased and increasing their standing in their eyes is also somewhat of a boon, right?