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indigo_league) wrote2017-10-16 04:15 pm
indigo_league) wrote2017-10-16 04:15 pm
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Rocket Missions V.2
Welcome, valued Team Rocket member! Pursuing a career in the greatest organization of all time, eh? Well, you're in the right place!
This is the hub where you will find information on all team Missions. As stated in the Code of Conduct, all Rocket agents must be available to accept at least one mission at all times. They won't all be glamorous or exciting, but even mopping floors in one of the bases can lead to greater things! Team Rocket offers work in a variety of fields, with the primary openings being in four specific categories: maintenance, field work, science, and of course, the goal of most aspiring agents, leadership.
Maintenance: Brand new agents will likely be handed these jobs before anything else, as they're the easiest and least likely to result in police attention if you screw them up! They can include things like janitorial and laundry work in the bases, or serving fellow agents in the cafeteria. Field Work: The most common missions take place in the field! Theft (whether it's as small as shoplifting some Potions or as big as participating in a full-scale heist) falls into this category, as does the simplest available mission, Pokemon acquisition. Anything you do to benefit the team outside of official Rocket premises can be considered field work! Science: Science mission work mostly takes place out of the public eye, in official Rocket laboratories. The perfect field for more technically-minded agents, these jobs can include anything from pioneering new technology to experimentation on Pokemon themselves. Or it can be as dull as data entry. Grab a lab coat and see what you get! Leadership: Getting sick of sharing those dorms? How does a private helicopter sound? Agents with lofty aspirations and a good work ethic may advance through the ranks and claim authority for themselves, earning swanky privileges, and more underlings to boss around than you can shake a stick at. This isn't to say that higher status doesn't come with its own responsibilities-- "Privates" and "Betas" are still expected to accomplish other missions (though usually not the maintenance ones-- that's grunt work), and even "Alphas" will usually work in the field. 'Leadership' jobs can even include tasks that just happen to require both specialized skills and a certain amount of trustworthiness to the Team. The main difference is tackling missions from an organizational, independent-thinking standpoint rather than just following orders-- YOU'RE the boss now!! Go put the fear of Arceus in some new recruits!
Rocket Missions
COLOR KEY: EASY -> REGULAR -> HARD
Notes: Missions marked FULL TIME, such as lab work, replace the Pokemon-per-week theft requirement.
HEADQUARTERS (Goldenrod and Celadon City) | ||
RADIO TOWERS (Goldenrod City and Lavender Town) | ||
GAME CORNERS (Goldenrod City and Celadon City) | ||
STREETS AND ROUTES (anywhere) | ||
OUTPOST | ||
Rockets on Duty
NOTE: Team Rocket members who have not requested a specific mission (either listed or individual) will be considered on Pokemon-collecting duty and will not appear on this list.
CARLY NAGISA (Retired character) Vinegar Doppio (epitaffio) Min-Gi Park (outofsynth) REQUESTING A MISSION: "Hard" missions will only be given upon demand, as they may come with specific instructions and usually require at least a "Beta" rank. On the other hand, "Regular" and "Easy" missions can be picked up anytime by any team members that meet the requirements, if there are any.
Individual, personalized missions (player-determined) can also be requested at any time, and may vary beyond just the 'official' locations above-- the listed missions are guidelines, not restrictions! Get creative-- you may find yourself rewarded handsomely!
Comment here to claim a mission by filling out the form below:
REQUESTING A REWARD: Let no one say that working for Team Rocket is thankless-- those who prove themselves worthy may request all manner of exciting rewards!
Maybe they've been distinguishing themselves by taking charge and deserve to move upward in the ranks, or maybe they pulled off a heist so impressive that Auntie Apricorn wants to give them a rare item from the Rocket vault! The greater the achievements, the better the loot!
Team Rocket has access to many resources and can even, depending on the request, offer rewards that aren't available via other means...
Comment here to request a reward by filling out the form below:
NOTE: The mods may deny a reward if it's unfeasible or if the character's accomplishments don't match the value of the reward (ie, spraypainting a totally sick burn on the side of the Cerulean City Police Department might get you some brownie points with the admins, but they're not gonna give you a shiny Pokemon for it.) If this happens, we will be happy to offer alternative rewards or suggestions of what it would take to earn the desired reward!
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Beta: Steven D
Privates: Steve P, Tyler
Grunts: Speedwagon
Remember when Janine dissed Steve's battle technique? No?? Well… no one holds a grudge like the Palchuk. What was more than likely a fairly inconsequential comment (and actually useful feedback) in Janine's mind has had him steaming for months. Between that and his Rocket chipped Swampert bullying him to actually do more than bare minimum for Team Rocket a plan has hatched.
Left to his own devices, this plan would have probably amounted to roping in a few of the less sensible grunts and charging in one night all guns (Pokémon??) blazing. Luckily, his starter and colleagues have a little more tact than he does and have nudged him towards something that with luck will have more success. This has probably been in the works for a while, so there's been chance to iron out most of the most glaring issues. Naturally, Steve still loudly insists this was all his idea. As long as everything pans out as intended anyway.
The heist is due to take place in the early hours of the morning (say around 1-2am) when as few people as possible are around. Any human security will ideally be taken out before they can raise the alarm/engage Rockets in battle, whether that's through physical violence or taking advantage of Pokémon moves. They all have at least one with Hypnosis in their party.
Any Pokémon wandering the gym at night will be dealt with using more traditional methods, with the penalty of losing being their theft. The Rockets are bringing along teammates equipped to deal with poison types effectively, taking extra care in their choices thanks to the uptick in security they've been faced with lately.
Steve P: Swampert, Donphan, Grumpig, Tauros, Haunter, Skuntank
Tyler: Forretress, Mudsdale, Machamp, Hypno, Solrock, Rotom
Steven D: Klefki, Xatu, Shuppet, Gengar, Rotom
Speedwagon: Crustle, Watchog, Rotom, Ampharos
Since Speedwagon is still pretty new he'll be sticking with Steven D who's always been pretty good at helping out the newbies. It should be noted, though, that while Speedwagon is new to the world of Pokémon he is already a skilled criminal in his own world. His experience means he does have some idea of what he's doing. Naturally, this means Tyler's stuck with babysitting Steve P unless they have to split up.
Why would they have to split up? Well...
They're hoping Janine's long gone, but just in case she happens to be around at this ungodly hour…. they're Rockets. Steve P would love to take her on again, but given none of them want to be arrested for this venture they're going to be playing dirty should the worst happen. They'll be attempting to use their own already released Pokémon's abilities to disable her and keep her from summoning any of her team. If they can restrain her then Tyler will be left on guard duty, trying to keep her under control via Hypnosis.
Obviously if they can avoid encountering Janine at all though that would be ideal.
Steven D's Klefki should hopefully be of some help in picking locks, and Steve P's Skuntank has moves like Acid Spray that might be able to destroy any locks proving particularly tricky. Speedwagon's Ampharos is on standby in case any electrics need shorting, but for any machinery more complex they have a whole trio of Rotoms between them.
Steve was hoping for cash, but since this isn't kept in the gym overnight they will be taking as many Surf, Toxics, and badges as they can find/reasonably carry.
Of course, if things start going south they're getting out of there. In a worst case scenario Tyler's Forretress and Solrock both know Explosion, and Steve P's Skuntank does as well. Between the three of them they can probably create a pretty big distraction and/or clear an escape route.
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Between the constant high-profile and prolific heisting, the recent news of Pokemon going bonkers, and now the Tricky Bandits, security everywhere is so elevated that just getting to the gym without getting caught is a challenge. They do get there, though... mostly because even with everything that's been going on, no one expects Team Rocket to be bold enough to rob an actual Gym.
Still, breaking in seems to go pretty well, all things considered. For a ninja, Janine seems to rely at least as much on modern technology as she does the old-fashioned--and by old-fashioned, we mean gym Pokemon and actual traps, none of which are life-threatening (but look out for the tripwires anyway.)
So, all seems to be going well: the foursome catch and therefore steal a good 6-7 Pokemon who live in the gym, they find the Surf and Toxic TMs, Janine doesn't show up.
Oh, wait. She does.
And so do the cops.
Turns out that using an electric Pokemon for disabling the security actually sets off a different alarm in Janine's house. The foursome will be surrounded and advised to come out with their hands up and their Pokeballs on their belts.
Neither Janine nor the Jennies (who really ought to start a girl band) are prepared for Tyler and Steve to literally blow a wall out of the gym and make their escape that way (maybe they should have worried more about those Explosions?) but the escape is a VERY near miss, and if they thought security was bad (or way too good) this time....
Whoofa.
The admins are pleased enough, but no, Steve won't be getting his promotion. Also, Janine's Gym? Closed for at least two weeks for repairs. Way to go, Steve.
For their trouble,
Tyler will receive a reusable Grass Knot TM!
Steve P will receive a Razor Fang!
Steven D will receive a Black Sludge!
Speedwagon will receive a Rocky Helmet!