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ROUND 2 SUMMARY

THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS ARE VIEWABLE FROM THE OBSERVATION DECK:[break][break]

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Gerald Kaiser and Fenelle Miller continue their alliance against dorian westcliff and Hitoshi Inoue. The former pair's tactics overcome the latter pair's brute strength, ensuring the victory of Gerald Kaiser's CHARIZARD and Fenelle Miller's ORTHWORM over dorian westcliff's GOUGING FIRE and Hitoshi Inoue's KINGAMBIT.
kepler brueshaber and Kazuya Yoshida duke it out with their GOLURK and WOOPER, respectively. While both manage to survive their brawl, they land devastating blows on other enemies.
parker jones and DANE FAIRCHILD separately join the fray with her IRON BOULDER and his TYRANITAR, but both Pokémon ultimately fall after unleashing only a couple of moves.
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REMINDER: THIS EVENT ICLY TAKES PLACE IN MAY, AFTER PRISMATIC PENITENTIARY.[break][break]

PARTICIPANTS THREAD

ENTER THE ELIMINATED

THE DOOR TO THE BACK OF THE OBSERVATION DECK OPENS, allowing the following individuals to join their leaders, if they so wish: [break][break]

DANE FAIRCHILD dorian westcliff Hitoshi Inoue parker jones[break][break]

They find themselves walking into the lounge while multiple conversations are already underway. To one side, a table of food and refreshments awaits them as rewards for their hard work.

GUIDELINES

SPECTATOR RULES

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY! [break][break]
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As spectators, you may post as many times as you like during a round. However, do not double-post, and avoid spamming the thread.
The chance to spectate as an eliminated participant is a privilege, not a right. Be respectful of other characters, especially fellow participants who also lost. ROCKET CANONS HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REMOVE GRUNTS FROM THE OBSERVATION DECK IF NECESSARY.
Though it is not necessary to include a tl;dr at the end of your post, please do so if you are collecting rewards from the prompts.

PROMPTS & REWARDS

THIS ROUND'S PROMPTS

Spectators of The Gauntlet may collect rewards by fulfilling the prompts below. A REWARD CAN ONLY BE COLLECTED ONCE PER ROUND, though you may incorporate a prompt in your posts multiple times. [break][break]

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Provide feedback to a participant eliminated from the second round of The Gauntlet.
1X move tutor
Comment on the actions and strategies used by the participants of The Gauntlet who moved on to the third round.
1X max honey
Discuss recent events and how they impact Team Rocket.
1X rainbow shard

REDEEMING REWARDS

Once you have completed a prompt, YOU MAY PLACE IT DIRECTLY INTO YOUR PC without posting in the site shop. Only post in the site shop to redeem (use) the reward.

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declan walsh Cillian Quinn THEO BECKETT Elisabeth Fiorelli Naomi Sato Lulu Flint howard slayte fern delaney jayden cross BARNABY FINCH bryan delarosa Zev Harcourt mint frost Tempest Quinn Shred priam conrad [break][break]

Adrian Malcolm Alba Evovae ameena abadi Aurelie Lefevre DANE FAIRCHILD dorian westcliff Hitoshi Inoue MAKI YUKIMURA oscar clayton parker jones Rhys Collins Violet Fairbanks

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POSTED ON Jun 19, 2024 15:05:48 GMT

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Ameena returned jayden cross 's acknowledgement with a brief nod, pleased to see there was no pity or discouragement. Getting knocked out round one was unfortunate, but demonstrating her ability to strategize with traps was better than getting knocked out for fighting with wild abandon. [break][break]

She smiled at Aurelie's surprise to see her and Rhys. "Unfortunate, I know," she mused. She was glad to see Aurelie. Quite a bit of time had passed since their excursion in area zero where Aurelie had confirmed what Amor had alluded to months ago - that Megalopolans were cannibals - and in all that passing time, Ameena had even encountered Megalopolans herself. [break][break]

"I see a lot of excellent fighters below." She stood beside Aurelie, watching the contenders. She turned back to the woman as she referenced the prison in her conversation with THEO BECKETT ; she was in full agreement with Aurelie's assessment that there was no way to prepare for the worst anymore. "And it feels like little was gained from the experience. That Megalopolan bracelet I snatched," Ameena offered, referring to what had fallen off the child she'd tried to take from the ship, "is just an unusual mineral make-up, but nothing of value. No odd energy signatures, nor tera or toxic chain relationship."

TAGS – jayden cross Aurelie Lefevre THEO BECKETT [break]

NOTES – Discuss recent events and how they impact Team Rocket.[break][break]

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Aurelie Lefevre

POSTED ON Jun 20, 2024 3:36:20 GMT

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[attr="class","aurelie_lyrics"]No longer taking up the gauntlet

[attr="class","aurelie_body"]Aurelie smiled warmly at Ameena, feeling oddly flattered that the dream scientist still remembered her despite their joint excursion into Area Zero happening several months ago. The Megalopolan prison hardly counted, considering their chances for meaningful interaction inside had been nearly nonexistent outside of the dream, where they hadn't met.

"Hopefully, if either of us ever attend another competition like this, we'll both fare a little better next time," she replied optimistically. "You're right, though, there was definitely some stiff competition this time."

Watching the clashes still going on in the arena, the redhead tried to study the fights with an analytical eye. Nodding at the two trainers partnered with a Charizard and Orthworm, respectively, Aurelie went on, "Maybe next time, you can even team up like that couple there! It didn't occur to me at the time, but it definitely seems effective."

Even if Ameena demurred, the redhead at least felt better seeing others bringing Pokemon like a Golurk and a Gouging Fire. At least, it made her feel like her choices of Pokemon were solid, even if her tactics might not have been.

When the dream scientist mused about their experience in the Megalopolan prison and mentioned the bracelet she'd picked up therein, Aurelie's head whipped around so quickly she practically gave herself whiplash. Her uncovered eye was wide and fascinated.

"Did you say...an unusual mineral makeup?" she asked eagerly, her face shining with unabashed enthusiasm. "Do you still have that bracelet? If you do, I'd love to study it. I love learning about new and undiscovered materials and seeing what they can do."

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- Discusses possible strategies for the next tournament that she and Ameena may enter
- Asks if Ameena still has the Megalopolan bracelet and whether she can study its material

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POSTED ON Jun 26, 2024 17:18:39 GMT

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MEMBER EVENT - ROCKET PVP

BATTLE ROYALE MEGATHREAD

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🎼 "Interrogation Room" | Persona 5 OST

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ROUND 3 SUMMARY

THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS ARE VIEWABLE FROM THE OBSERVATION DECK:[break][break]

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kepler brueshaber's GYARADOS MEGA EVOLVES and summons a WHIRLPOOL and HURRICANE in the middle of the arena.
Gerald Kaiser and Fenelle Miller continue their alliance against kepler brueshaber. Unfortunately, Kazuya Yoshida's interference takes out Gerald Kaiser's IRON MOTH, even as his own RAGING BOLT falls.
Fenelle Miller's HISUIAN GOODRA and kepler brueshaber's MEGA GYARADOS survive the battle long enough to face off against each other, with the former using BIDE to retaliate against the latter's CRUNCH.
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REMINDER: THIS EVENT ICLY TAKES PLACE IN MAY, AFTER PRISMATIC PENITENTIARY.[break][break]

PARTICIPANTS THREAD

ENTER THE ELIMINATED

THE DOOR TO THE BACK OF THE OBSERVATION DECK OPENS, allowing the following individuals to join their leaders, if they so wish: [break][break]

Gerald Kaiser Kazuya Yoshida[break][break]

They find themselves walking into the lounge while multiple conversations are already underway. To one side, a table of food and refreshments awaits them as rewards for their hard work.

GUIDELINES

SPECTATOR RULES

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY! [break][break]
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As spectators, you may post as many times as you like during a round. However, do not double-post, and avoid spamming the thread.
The chance to spectate as an eliminated participant is a privilege, not a right. Be respectful of other characters, especially fellow participants who also lost. ROCKET CANONS HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REMOVE GRUNTS FROM THE OBSERVATION DECK IF NECESSARY.
Though it is not necessary to include a tl;dr at the end of your post, please do so if you are collecting rewards from the prompts.

PROMPTS & REWARDS

THIS ROUND'S PROMPTS

Spectators of The Gauntlet may collect rewards by fulfilling the prompts below. A REWARD CAN ONLY BE COLLECTED ONCE PER ROUND, though you may incorporate a prompt in your posts multiple times. [break][break]

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Provide feedback to a participant eliminated from the second round of The Gauntlet.
1X egg tutor
Comment on the actions and strategies used by the participants of The Gauntlet who moved on to the third round.
1X sparkling dust
Discuss recent events and how they impact Team Rocket.
5X Pokéballs

REDEEMING REWARDS

Once you have completed a prompt, YOU MAY PLACE IT DIRECTLY INTO YOUR PC without posting in the site shop. Only post in the site shop to redeem (use) the reward.

DEADLINE

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Adrian Malcolm Alba Evovae ameena abadi Aurelie Lefevre DANE FAIRCHILD dorian westcliff Gerald Kaiser Hitoshi Inoue Kazuya Yoshida MAKI YUKIMURA oscar clayton parker jones Rhys Collins Violet Fairbanks

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POSTED ON Jun 26, 2024 20:34:42 GMT

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Well, if someone could get value out of the bracelet, Ameena was happy to pass it along. It was worth nothing to her projects. Aurelie's excitement was a little gratifying, that for all Ameena had been through in the prison, at least she had something to show for it (at least, as far as one person was concerned). It was still disappointing that the bracelet was no secret key to dimensional travel or anything, but beggars and choosers... [break][break]

"Of course," she smiled. "I have it in my laboratory. I will have it sent your way. It does not appear particularly sturdy or otherwise useful, but the novelty could be fun." She wasn't too familiar with the finer points of blacksmithing and related crafts. [break][break]

Ultimately, it was rewarding to get the bracelet out of her sight. Perhaps, some day, she would have a successful Megalopolan relic that contained answers for her. She turned her attention to the two newcomers of the spectator pool and waved at the strangers. "Welcome in," she greeted. Turning back to Aurelie, her amusement was plain on her face. "Kazuya Yoshida and Gerald Kaiser went out just like me and Rhys Collins . A little self-destruction is great for thinning the herd, but less direct assaults are more effective in a competition like this, it seems." [break][break]

TAGS – Aurelie Lefevre [break]

NOTES – Comment on the actions and strategies used by the participants of The Gauntlet who moved on to the third round.[break][break]

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POSTED ON Jun 26, 2024 20:53:48 GMT

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Unfortunately, Gerald Kaiser had not lived up to Zev's expectations of him. When the grunt left the arena following his elimination, the Rocket Beast grimaced. Finally allowing himself to leave the observation deck's glass railing, he made his way to the liquor table to pour himself a drink. There, he caught sight of Adrian Malcolm, standing apart from the rest. [break][break]

After pouring himself a whisky on the rocks, Zev approached the former Avatar of Yveltal. His Lycanroc followed at his heels. [break][break]

"You disappeared for a while," the assassin said, though in truth, he'd simply stopped noticing Adrian's name on recent reports. "I thought you'd retired." [break][break]

A joke. There was no retiring from Rocket, not for most people. [break][break]

Zev took a sip of his drink, savoring both the richness and the burn. "What brings you back?"

TAGS – gauntlet spectators[break]
NOTES – Please (do not) feed the dog.

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Sootopolis City

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POSTED ON Jun 27, 2024 1:17:03 GMT

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"Mmmm?" Adrian was approached, and though he'd been drinking, he held his flippant tongue back for a moment. Yet his dour expression did not improve for it. In his glass, he sloshed around lingering spirits.[break][break]

"If only," he replied, drowning his gullet.[break][break]

Had it really been so long, after all...?[break][break]

It had taken time to come to grips with the fact he had been discarded. Perhaps he simply cursed the creature for entering his life, forcing him into this decision, just to abandon him to it.[break][break]

Perhaps it left him questioning his qualities as a trainer, or even a person. But if nothing else, it had wounded an ego that had long been nurtured by the adulation of one-time fans.[break][break]

Circumstance had dealt him a poor hand, one he was reluctant to play out. But he couldn't fold.[break][break]

It had required some... adjustment on his part.[break][break]

"...I guess at some point, I had to stand on business." The League was making maneuvers—soon Sootopolis might not be the island sanctuary it had proven to be for the past year.[break][break]

If he didn't want to end up in a cell somewhere, he would have to contribute to the war effort.[break][break]

But the entire thing left a bad taste in his mouth.

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POSTED ON Jul 1, 2024 19:44:57 GMT

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Zev took another sip from his glass, peering at Adrian Malcolm over the rim of it with his cold, critical gaze. Whatever thoughts ran through his head, they did not show in his expression. [break][break]

Instead, the Rocket Beast turned his attention to the nearest screen depicting the all-out brawl between kepler brueshaber's and Fenelle Miller's Pokémon. "Good. The upcoming operations will require all our effort, regardless of whether a person is an Avatar or not." [break][break]

He cast a sideways glance at Adrian. [break][break]

"If you need a refresher course or any supplemental training, Neon and I oversee group sessions on the submarine." As mint frost had shown up in his operative disguise, it was clear he didn't wait his real name thrown around in such mixed company.

TAGS – gauntlet spectators[break]
NOTES – Please (do not) feed the dog.

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✨ Lycanroc ♀ (Luna) | Tough Claws | Crunch, Earth Power, Fire Fang, Light of Ruin, Rock Tomb, Stone Edge

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