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[islandshore]

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Listen up. I'm sure you all saw that little threat about "war" in Olivine, so I'm gonna say straight up: don't do anything rash. I bet you anything that he wants to lure us there. Thinks we'll be clueless enough to rush out and reveal ourselves with the smallest threat.

Now, those bombs aren't small by any means, but if we're gonna protect Olivine to the fullest, we need a plan. This isn't something we can charge into and expect an easy victory. With stuff like this, there's always a catch.

So my question for you guys is this: how many of you are dead set on going to Olivine? I think we should be careful about how many of our members we send. The last thing we need's to reveal all our cards at this stage, especially when we're still trying to rebuild the Corps. More importantly, we've got more to worry about than engaging this guy. What about evacuations? Giving the residents a heads up? The locals don't really keep tabs on the 'Gears from what I can tell. There's a few ways we can approach this.

So, I'm gonna open up the floor to any suggestions, plans, or whatever else you want to bring to the table. The PGC's a group effort, and every one of your opinions counts.

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[heartdive]

[ guess who might be trying to leave for Olivine. like... right this instant. ]

[islandshore]

[And guess who's grabbing Sora by the arm and yanking him back?]

Not so fast, Sora. We can't just rush in there headfirst.

[heartdive]

We can't just sit around here either.

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[imthe_shit]

I don't have any means of getting to Olivine, even if I wanted to go. I'm no bomb disposal expert, and I don't have any coolant with me, so freezing them's out of the question.

Finding the bombs is something I can do, helping people to safety is something else. I'd have to leave disposing them to someone else.

I'd rather beat this guy's face in, but that'll have to wait until this mess is cleared up.

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[islandshore]

Well, I'd be willing to ferry you there if necessary, but don't feel obligated or anything.

If you can't make it, could you at least tell me what to look out for when looking for bombs? I'm no expert, it's at least worth a try.

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[imthe_shit]

I'll see what I can do. Bombs differ in appearance depending on the maker. The bomber did leave photographic evidence of his bombs behind, but we can't be certain that's what they look like, or if those are the only ones.

[soundmind]

Yeah, it's a totally obvious ploy to rile us up and throw us off our game, that's a common trick Witches use back at home.

I wanted to rent an apartment and live in Olivine, but geez if someone's going to cause trouble there I may have to hold off on it.

I'm not sure if warning the locals first would work, they're so peaceful would they even believe that someone's setting up bombs? Maybe if we said it's a Team Rocket attack. Or if we have Pokemon sniff out the bombs first and disable them? I don't know anything about bomb disabling, but the Pokemon could probably freeze it so it won't explode.

[islandshore]

Witches, huh?

I think Olivine's fine under normal circumstances, but I'd definitely postpone moving there until this whole thing blows over... hopefully without blowing up.

Mentioning Team Rocket's probably the best way to start, maybe even showing them the footage. As far as sniffing goes, I've got an Arcanine and a Mamoswine that should be able to cover it. I'll see if any of the other members are willing to chip in.

[soundmind]

Yep, Witches! I guess Sora didn't tell you, not that he would have had time for it, I fight Witches back at home. Not so much anymore...they're kind of on our side now.

[Long story and also nothing to do with the subject, so moving on--]

I can, too! I've got an Arcanine, Mightyena and Houndoom, as well as a Vanilluxe and Lapras for freezing. If I'm not able to get there on time, I can just send them to you and Sora, since you're my friends they'd surely listen to you.

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[saxsongs]

[This is send several hours later due to certain Ren acting like Sora above and failing. Thankfully he's calmed down and can think rationally.]

As much as I'd like to participate and would be able, I don't think it's wise for me to do so. I am an ex-member of TR, after all, and it seems that this guy knows me. There's a risk too high for someone like me to go out in the open.

Though protecting the civilians comes first, of course. I bet the Moomoo farm would be able to hold a shelter for the resident in Olivine.

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[islandshore]

Ugh, I can't blame you, and I'm not about to send members out there if it risks incriminating them. You just do what you've gotta do, and we'll pick up the slack.

Moomoo farm's not a bad idea, anyway. I'll pass it around to the others and see what they think.

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[saxsongs]

I'm counting on you guys. Though if you need any Pokémon to help you out, I have a pretty strong team with me. I may be challenging Bugsy, but for that I only need one Pokémon.

[usedswift]

It's a trap.

But the thing with traps is that somebody's got to spring it. I'm already on my way.

I'd rather it be me springing it than some local.

[Tenten has no training in bomb disposal; her whole plan currently revolves around ass-kicking, then figuring out what to do with the bombs later.]

[islandshore]

You too? Well, just be careful. Sora and I are headed there, too, so we'll back you up if necessary.

[usedswift]

It'll be me and Dave Strider from the pgc, and one of Dave's friends insisted on coming as well. Her name's Jade Harley, and I think she could work to disable the bombs.

I don't know her all that well myself, but based on what happens here, maybe we should think about including her as well. She's another one of John, Dave, and Rose's friends from home.

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[babel_hacker]

It's pretty obvious it's a trap, but someone's got to go there to minimise or remove the danger. I'd go, but it'll take me a while to get there from Kanto.

As for evacuations, we'd need to convince the people that the danger is real. Ideally, I'd like to smooth evacuation or bring in the police, but that might be too much to ask for.

[Because it's the police.]

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[islandshore]

Well, don't sweat it. I'm not gonna force everyone to hike all the way across regions.

You think showing them the footage would be enough, though?

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[babel_hacker]

I thought as much! I'd still like to help, but I'll trust you guys on handling this.

The footage would help a lot. The earlier the better, personally. I don't know how long it takes for them to mobilise if they do believe us.

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[friendyousohard]

There's no way I'm going to be able to prevent AJ and Rainbow from diving in to save the day, but I'm primarily going to be working as a strategist here. As such, I'm going to add in the following note:

To All Members: The Following Message Comes From Twilight Sparkle, Active Corps Strategist. Please Read In Entirety And Direct All Questions/Concerns/Suggestions To Me.

First things first, in reference to warning the locals. There are two primary forces we need to aim for. The first is the police station, obviously. They may not be as competent as we might hope, but it's still our duty to ensure that they're at least warned. The second, and arguably the more important of the two, is the gym leader, Jasmine. If there's anyone likely to listen to us and accept our warnings as legitimate, it's her, and as a very highly respected native of this world the locals are far more likely to listen to us with her on our side. Whoever has the best skills in diplomacy and explanation should go straight to her, as soon as possible.

Second, in reference to seeking out the bombs. I favor a grid system and an assignation of all teams to a certain area of the city, with firm orders to stick together. Each team needs a definite plan for taking care of the bombs, obviously. Special places to search include the gym, the lighthouse, and the docks, so we should see if we can have a team hit each of those areas first.

Finally, for anyone who encounters the Rocket in question, I need to remind everyone reading this not to engage in one-on-one with them. They are not going to play fair and it is likely they'll bring in backup if they can. Get at least one person with you, your whole team if possible. They will try to distract and trick you, so ignore anything they say to you. Focus on either bringing them down if it seems feasible, or escaping the battle if not.

Twilight Out. Thank you.

[OOC: As the bold text indicates, Twilight's message is meant for all members, not just Riku. Threadjacking in here is highly encouraged!]

[soundmind]

Oh, that's a really good point, Twilight! I wouldn't have thought to bring it up to Jasmine first. But since you're our strategist, shouldn't it be you that speaks to her?

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[islandshore]

Jasmine... You know, I didn't even think of that. Plus, she's a Gym Leader. Even the toughest Rockets would have a tough time dealing with her on top of the rest of us. Steel types can put up with a lot of heavy damage, provided there's not too much fire spreading around. Don't know how bombs compare to the move Explosion, but they'll at least resist that.

If you need someone to hit the docks, I'm game. I've got personal obligations to check that area-- Minnie's old house. If anyone wants to pitch in, I'm up for whatever help I can get.

And you're right, Twilight. He's not the kind of guy to play fair in a fight. I learned that the hard way, and the last thing I want's for anyone else to experience it firsthand.

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[beholdmydemons]

I don't want to just sit and wait for it to happen but I can't even begin to imagine how to deal with bombs.

[THAT...sucks to admit, but it's true.]

But I am in Ecruteak. I can get to Olivine without seeming suspicious if I know what to do once I'm there.

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[islandshore]

Twilight's got a discussion thread set up here, if you want to weigh into it. Maka also suggested freezing any bombs we find. You got any Pokémon with ice moves?

Otherwise, you could always pick a different role- whatever you're most comfortable with. I know this is all short notice, and it's tough to say how it'll all go down.

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[angerpoints]

I'm going. Already on my way there, in fact. I don't know anything about disarming bombs, but I do know a thing or two about kicking ass, so my plan is to hunt down the guy who sent the threat out in the first place and beat him within an inch of his life. If he thinks he can fuck around with civilians and get away with it with his kidneys intact, he's got another thing coming.

[... says he, as if he's not in part planning on wrecking this guy just to work off some of the excess energy he's worked up over the past couple of months. Hey, if you ask him, this works out perfectly: get a good adrenaline rush goin', save a couple people while you're at it. It's perfect!]

I can give the locals a heads-up about what's going on when I get there. I'm not confident that they'll actually listen, though. I've got a feeling it'd take one of those bombs actually going off to get it through their heads that something's up.

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[islandshore]

Okay, if you're going after him, then you need to stay on your guard. He's not gonna play fair with his team-- chances are, he'll have them attack you first. That's what happened the last time I fought the guy.

[It didn't end well, despite Riku's team sharing a willingness to attack humans if necessary. Probably one of his most devastating losses...]

They might listen if you show them the photos. Otherwise, you're probably right; they usually don't notice until it's too late.