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The Devourer
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Lavender Town, Kanto
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nenet nzingha
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6'3" / 190 cm height
6'3" / 190 cm height
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MEMBER EVENT - ROCKET PVP
BATTLE ROYALE MEGATHREAD
EVENT SIGN-UPS



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🎼 "Requiem Dies Irae" - Giuseppe Verdi | Battle Royale OST
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EXPOSITION




WAR LOOMS ON THE HORIZON. The directive to prepare for the next leg of Team Rocket's expansion has come from the crime syndicate's upper brass. To that end, Admin and Beast have coordinated with S.P.E.C.T.R.A. to organize a Battle Royale-style elimination gauntlet. [break][break]

This event intends to test the mettle and skills of Team Rocket's grunts. Part trial by fire, part training course, The Gauntlet is meant to bring out the best in each competitor. [break][break]

Sixteen grunts enter, but only one grunt wins. [break][break]

THIS EVENT ICLY TAKES PLACE IN MAY, AFTER PRISMATIC PENITENTIARY.


WHAT IS SPECTRA?



The Special Executive for Counterintelligence, Training, and Removal of Avatars (S.P.E.C.T.R.A.) is an elite agency within Team Rocket's ranks with a focused mission: identify and eliminate Avatars within Hoenn who are hostile to the crime syndicate's efforts. S.P.E.C.T.R.A. routinely seeks new members who prove themselves as a cut above the average grunt. [break][break]

All participating grunts will be considered as potential S.P.E.C.T.R.A. recruits, provided they meet other requirements as well.


OOC EXPLANATION



This PVP event will take place across two separate megathreads: one for participants who have signed up and one for spectators. The only characters allowed to be spectators are current Rocket canons, as well as participants who have been eliminated from earlier rounds of The Gauntlet. [break][break]

The Gauntlet megathread will be a raid-style thread taking place over five rounds, including a preparation round. Each round will last 5-7 days and have specific posting requirements. THERE WILL NOT BE MATCH-UPS FOR OPPONENTS; instead, the megathread will be a free-for-all. Participants who are eliminated at the end of each round may no longer post in The Gauntlet megathread, but can post in the spectator megathread instead. [break][break]

The spectator megathread will be more freeform and primarily act as a vehicle for roleplay; however, small rewards may be earned by fulfilling certain prompts.


GUIDELINES



GENERAL RULES




PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY! [break][break]
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  • The PVP portion of this event is limited to ROCKET participants who are not canons and/or Avatars.
  • The separate, non-PVP megathread will be limited to CURRENT ROCKET CANONS and ELIMINATED PARTICIPANTS only.
  • One character per player may participate.
  • A character must have at least 50 POSTS to participate.
  • A character age limit of 18+ is in place for this event's participation.
  • A maximum number of 16 participants will be accepted for this event. If we receive too many sign-ups, PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO ACTIVE POSTERS.
  • Each participant may bring FOUR POKÉMON with them into The Gauntlet. Participants must use a different Pokémon on their team each round, switching Pokémon at the start of every new round.
  • All mechanics/Pokémon (Sygna Suits, Paradox Pokémon, Ultra Beasts, Mega Stones, Tera Orbs, etc.) are allowed EXCEPT DYNAMAX.
  • Salac berries MAY NOT be used.
  • To participate, please sign up using the form below.


PVP RULES



The outcome of each round will be decided by rolls, but participants are recommended to keep the following guidelines in mind during the event. [break][break]
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  • Avoid godmodding, meaning taking control of another player's character or Pokémon during roleplay. This is sometimes called powerplaying.
  • Your characters may attempt to physically attack each other; however, remember, Pokémon are always more effective than human-made weapons.
  • Mod deliberations are final.


MECHANICS & REWARDS



HOW TO PLAY




As stated, there will be five total rounds: Rounds 0-4. [break][break]

Round 0 is a preparation round that will allow participants to affect their rolls for ROUND 1 ONLY. Rounds 1-4 are PVP rounds for determining the winner of The Gauntlet. [break][break]

All participants must roll at the end of their posts for Rounds 1-4. For Rounds 2-4, each participant adds their rolls together for a total sum. Half of the participants in each round, the ones with the lowest totals, lose the round and cannot move on. CHARACTERS WHO MISS THE ROUND ARE AUTOMATICALLY ELIMINATED. [break][break]

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
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Each round will limit the maximum number of posts each participant can write, based on the number of participants in each round. [break][break]

  • Round 1: 16 participants (1 post per participant)
  • Round 2: 8 participants (2 posts per participant)
  • Round 3: 4 participants (4 posts per participant)
  • Round 4: 2 participants (5 posts per participant)
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The more you post in a round (up to the limit), the higher your chance of moving on to the next round. As a result, this is considered a fast-paced event. PLEASE TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION IF YOU CAN POST AT THIS PACE BEFORE SIGNING UP. [break][break]

The winner will be determined from the Round 4 match-up.


REWARDS



All participants of The Gauntlet who posted in at least Rounds 0 and 1 will receive the following rewards: [break][break]







The winner of The Gauntlet will also receive: [break][break]



SIGNING UP



SIGN-UP CODE



To sign up, fill out the template below. You do not need to lock in movesets and Pokémon until the start of the event and your first post. However, after your first post in the event, your Pokémon and movesets will be considered as locked in and static.[break][break]

[blockquote][h1]THE GAUNTLET SIGN-UP[/h1]
[h2]GET READY TO RUMBLE![/h2]
[b]CHARACTER:[/b] @tag[break]
[b]PKMN TEAM (CHOOSE 4):[/b] Include moveset/ability/etc. (can do it in sprite form)[break]
[b]WHAT IS YOUR IC REASON FOR ENTERING THE GAUNTLET?:[/b] Write a brief explanation here.[/blockquote]
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SIGN-UPS CLOSE ON MAY 31st AT 11:59 PM PST.



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fen (mille)
dee/dem/der, they/them
twenty-one
march 9th
mossdeep city
aroace
office worker (cracker)
grunt
4eva
single
5' height
5' height
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WHAT IS YOUR IC REASON FOR ENTERING THE GAUNTLET?: test of the self to demself and others; checkpoint in der journey to become stronk. (might edit to be more elaborate later)
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37
june 8
pansexual
scientist
grunt
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WHAT IS YOUR IC REASON FOR ENTERING THE GAUNTLET?: Ameena's been tested by many of her betters in Rocket lately. She needs to be stronger in order to survive what's coming. Combat will not always be on favorable conditions. She has to prove that she's been practicing the lessons taught to her. She's ready to demonstrate some grit and strategy! Holding her own for a while in this challenge will give her more confidence that she can be valuable to Rocket even outside of the laboratory. Since this is after Prismatic, she wants to show that she can fend for herself even if her decisions (like in the raid) do not appear sensical or ideal to others -- if she makes a mistake, she can minimally protect herself. She's not a damsel. And finally, why not give a real reason to watch?
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Ozzy
He/Him
31
March 18
Heahea City
Gay af
MAD SCIENTIST
EXECUTIVE
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WHAT IS YOUR IC REASON FOR ENTERING THE GAUNTLET?: Oscar was grandfathered into the modern day SPECTRA, having been chosen to be a member within the previous two iterations. This Gauntlet is a chance for him to prove to the current Rocket leaders (and himself) that he deserves his place within the initiative.
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Arti

Ji-Won Ki
She/Her
24
April 8th
Cerulean City, Kanto
Bisexual
Mercenary
Associate
You'll need it
like a craving
5'8 height
5'8 height
Maybe somehow I came off too strong to you~
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PKMN TEAM (CHOOSE 4): Listed Below![break]
WHAT IS YOUR IC REASON FOR ENTERING THE GAUNTLET?: Victoria was born into darkness, molded by it. Kanto Rocket was her home so survival of the fittest is all she knows. It's always been a uphill battle for her to define what absolute strength is to her. She's determined to be of use to Rocket, now more than ever. She'll make everyone acknowledge her and she's prepared to shed blood, sweat, and tears to claw her way to victory. Urged to participate by a fellow friend and now mentor, Tori looks to undergo the spartan training of a lifetime. Willing to do anything to further solidify her position.
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35
November 16
Verdanturf Town
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Doctor
Grunt
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5'10" height
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Developing the cure to your miserable existence.
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PKMN TEAM (CHOOSE 4): See below![break]
WHAT IS YOUR IC REASON FOR ENTERING THE GAUNTLET?: Rhys has been on a personal losing streak where clashes with the League have been involved, and is on a determined (if ill-informed) mission to rectify that by any and all means necessary. Combat is not his forte, but one learns by doing.


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Mad Dog of Rocket
he/him/his
30
May 8
Pyrite Town, Orre
Heterosexual
Night Club Owner
Executive
Marionette Accardo
Taken
6'00" height
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PKMN TEAM (CHOOSE 4): See sprites below[break]
WHAT IS YOUR IC REASON FOR ENTERING THE GAUNTLET?: Dorian loves a good scrap, and wants to test the other participants of the battle royale. After what he considers a lull, he's attempting to shake the rust off. For the coming war, he wants to be in top form, while making sure the others are in top form themselves.


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Kyu
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35
June 3
Lavaridge
Homosexual
Mercenary
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PKMN TEAM (CHOOSE 4):(Updating his PC and will add - Bewear, Raging Bolt, x, y) [break]
WHAT IS YOUR IC REASON FOR ENTERING THE GAUNTLET?: Kazuya is an extremely competitive man and eager to prove he is still a force to be reckoned with. He wishes to reassess his progress since the last battle tournament.
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jigokuhime, snow white
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20
october 18
mauville city
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WHAT IS YOUR IC REASON FOR ENTERING THE GAUNTLET?: maki simply wants to join s.p.e.c.t.r.a and be of use to team rocket and her family.
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six
she/her
twenty-five
march 21
mauville
gay
debt collector
grunt
chaotic stupid, i'll get used to feeling useless
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WHAT IS YOUR IC REASON FOR ENTERING THE GAUNTLET?: i can't keep pretending like i c'n close my eyes and it'll all go back to like it useda be. i don't want that. so i gotta get stronger. tougher. do shit i never thought i could. for her.  it's all for her.
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He/Him
21
January 01
Fortree City
Heterosexual
Rocket Employee
Grunt
175 CM height
175 CM height
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WHAT IS YOUR IC REASON FOR ENTERING THE GAUNTLET?: Gerald has always been a Rocket 9 to 5 kinda guy. But lately he has come to the realization that if he doesn't become a vital part of the machine then Rocket may feel inclined to go back on the deal he made with when he joined. And so he is trying to climb the Corporate Ladder of Team Rocket by any means necessary to become something more than just another Grunt.



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Black Dog, the weakest beast
He/Him
29
November 9th
Goldenrod
Heterosexual
Assassin
Beast
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WHAT IS YOUR IC REASON FOR ENTERING THE GAUNTLET?: "Guts n' glory. What more could a guy want? Let's have a good time!"


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noodles

dane
he/him
twenty-four
january 1st
mahogany, johto
bisexual
groundskeeper
grunt
6'2" height
6'2" height
A FLICKER IN THE DARK AGAIN
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WHAT IS YOUR IC REASON FOR ENTERING THE GAUNTLET?: war's coming. best to be prepared.

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dreamflower

she/her
27
December 12
Anistar City, Kalos
Bisexual
Blacksmith, bladesmith
Associate
Art is risk
Tempered by wisdom
5'7"/170 cm height
5'7"/170 cm height
A keen mind cuts deeper than even the sharpest sword.
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CHARACTER: [break]
PKMN TEAM (CHOOSE 4):
TINKATON ♀ (Name: Astucieux) | Mold Breaker | Play Rough, Metal Claw, Thunder Wave, Knock Off, Gigaton Hammer, Ice Hammer, Protect

GOLURK ⚬ (Name: Argile) | No Guard | Stomping Tantrum, Earthquake, Fire Punch, Phantom Force, Hammer Arm, Iron Defense | Z-moves

GOUGING FIRE ○ (Name: Léonin) | Protosynthesis | Dragon Claw, Fire Fang, Burning Bulwark, Raging Fury, Crush Claw, Morning Sun

EMPOLEON ♂ (Name: Napoleon) | Defiant | Mist, Wave Crash, Drill Peck, Metal Claw, Earthquake, Flip Turn

WHAT IS YOUR IC REASON FOR ENTERING THE GAUNTLET?: Everyone has been hinting that war is imminent. Though Aurelie doesn't want to have to fight, she wants to know that, if she has to, she'd at least have some practical experience to give her some chance of actually winning a fight.
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Kep
He/him
24
March 03
Alamos, Sinnoh
Homosexual
boy genius
Associate Scientist
nature, nuture
heaven and home
5'7" / 170 cm height
5'7" / 170 cm height
sum of all and by them driven
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CHARACTER: [break]
PKMN TEAM (CHOOSE 4): below [break]
WHAT IS YOUR IC REASON FOR ENTERING THE GAUNTLET?: He's in a bit of a lull rn and he wants to prove to himself that he's capable of being both smart and strong. He's also trying to push himself out of his hermit-ness by, like, extreme exposure therapy (he's a scientist, not a psychologist, lol). He has some extracurricular motives of wanting to save the multiverse and he needs Rocket to do it, having faith in them as the people who gave him his first few chances and just generally not trusting/believing in the League.


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