Neo Emolga
Legendary Sky Squirrel
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THE STORY SO FAR
It's been three days since Suncatcher Island went from being a vacation destination to a sick and twisted science experiment. And you've been in the middle of it ever since.
The deception went off quickly. Day one, all civilian communications went dead, the only airport on the island was shut down with no flights having any clearance to leave, and all three harbors on the island underwent lockdown. Anyone caught trying to escape to Hoenn, the next closest mainland, was caught by unknown assailants. Initial rumors suspected Team Aqua or some other criminal organization. But it was much worse than that.
Since then, there's been hysteria and many reported missing or dead. Chemical agents have been deployed in populated areas that either mutate people and Pokémon, or just outright kill them in grizzly ways as what appear to be failed science experiments. Others have reported seeing disoriented Pokémon that show evidence of having once been human, trying to seek help from people who don't even know what's going on.
It's been three days now, and everyone on the island has been under the threat of what has been revealed as EXTOL, a deranged, scientific, cult-like organization that has been capturing humans and their Pokémon and using them for twisted experimentation. Witnesses have reported seeing strange individuals in high-tech orange and black hazmat suits deploying the chemical agents, capturing innocent civilians, and gunning down or using their Pokémon to neutralize anyone posing as a serious threat.
Rumors have been going around that several of the chemical agents have turned humans into half-human, half-Pokémon creatures. Others have reported seeing humans turned completely into Pokémon, and others confirm even stranger mutations, or failed mutations resulting in death. The truth is Hoenn knows nothing about the incident and EXTOL has been manipulating communications, hacking servers, putting double-agents within the emergency response branches of Hoenn's municipalities, and doing everything they can to make the situation seem perfectly normal to buy themselves as much time as possible. By the time Hoenn finds out, it may be too late for anyone to intervene.
THE CURRENT SITUATION
By now, half the island seems to have gone missing or is confirmed dead. Beyond even that, half of the survivors have shown evidence of being the victim of twisted, mad experimentation. Some of them are now fully Pokémon, whether they were transformed into one or were mind-swapped with one of their own Pokémon. Many others have been turned into half-Pokémon, half human creatures called Pokémorphs. And the experimentations have gone even beyond that madness. Some of these victims have been force-evolved into Pokémon forms that shouldn't even exist, while others have been turned into a creature of multiple Pokémon combined together. Growth mutagens, contagions, and other macabre supplemental experimentation have been confirmed as well. It seems as the days go on, the results are getting worse and more monstrous.
No one knows all the details about EXTOL, but if insane research like this were to be leaked or even sold, it would have extremely deadly consequences and would threaten the world. As a survivor, somehow, you need to fight back and escape. So far, no one living has managed to escape from the island, but somehow you need to make it to Hoenn. But you also need evidence. Making it to Hoenn alone won't be enough unless they are convinced there is a real problem and they have enough intel to make an emergency response. Some of the victims, however, worry as to what kind of response that might entail. Already tensions have begun to arise between victims that are convinced they would be euthanized by military intervention and those seeking rescue.
WHAT IS KNOWN
- Witnesses and victims of the experimentation have reported there are multiple secret facilities on the island dedicated to the unethical testing, and it can be easily assumed many are still there. Those that survive are only released for further testing later and to monitor their activity as a social experiment. Most of these survivors have implant trackers to monitor their behavior, vitals, and locations, so escaping for them will be significantly harder.
- Of the three harbors that exist on the island, almost none of the ships that could make the trip to the Hoenn mainland are still operable. Those that attempted to escape using their Pokémon were also never heard from again. There also haven't been any reports of seeing EXTOL watercraft or aircraft. The only airport on the island has been shut down, and most of the planes there have been rendered inoperable.
- EXTOL field operatives and scientists have been reported being seen with orange and black hazmat suits, military uniforms, and lab coats with a [FONT="]❖[/FONT]-shaped EXTOL insignia on their uniforms, weaponry, and equipment. Most of them are wearing masks and other covering on their faces to avoid being seen. It is known that EXTOL has been refraining from using any of their chemical agents or experiments on each other, however.
- Island Population situation:
- [FONT="]¼[/FONT] of the island population has been confirmed dead.
- [FONT="]¼[/FONT] of the island population has gone missing or has been captured. Chances are good these people will either soon be dead or will be mutated.
- [FONT="]¼[/FONT] have been confirmed as mutated. This includes people that have been fully turned into Pokémon, transformed into Pokémorphs, or some other form of mutation. These afflicted creatures are capable of using Pokémon attacks and abilities.
- [FONT="]¼[/FONT] are still humans that are accounted for. This statistic, however, is rapidly dropping.
WHAT ISN'T KNOWN
There are plenty of current mysteries regarding the situation. These are storyline basepoints that can be decided as the RP moves along.
- No one knows most of the details about EXTOL, such as who their leader is, what their goals are, and what they plan on doing with the results of the live human and Pokémon experiments. No one really knows how exactly how many operatives and scientists are involved either, but there are clear indications there are at least a few thousand. Some suspect it may be a terrorist group, a paramilitary organization, or simply a highly-funded group of fanatics that promised power and survival to their sponsors while the rest of the world burns.
- EXTOL technology seems to be extremely advanced and unlike any other. Case in point, most civilians would not know how to use it. Their firearms are protected with biometrics that only allow for authorized personnel to use them. So far, their equipment and personnel have been deceptive and make it appear that everything on Suncatcher Island is perfectly fine.
- No one on Suncatcher Island is aware of what's going on in Hoenn or if anyone on the mainland has been notified yet. There are rumors that "some guy" might have made it, but there's no confirmation. Oddly enough, no one has arrived at the island either for quite some time now. No one is sure how EXTOL is handling this to ensure the island remains isolated from the outside world.
- No one is currently aware of any means to reverse the effect of the mutagens. At the current moment, no one has been able to apprehend an EXTOL operative for questioning about this.
SUNCATCHER ISLAND MAP
Large locations are marked with a large dot while smaller locations and towns are marked with a small one. Locations marked in red are known EXTOL locations, although EXTOL operatives have spread to most of the other locations on the map.
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CITY AREAS
Angel City - To the south, Angel City is one of the oldest and most historical cities on the island, but has still changed and kept up to date with technology and innovation, but many of the buildings are historical and cultural. St. Anne Seaport often the place where cruise ships arrive and there all kinds of boats to tour the island and other recreational vessels. Many sailboats, houseboats, and personal watercrafts can be seen in the harbor here as well.
CURRENT STATUS - Currently contested by the resistance movement and EXTOL, the stranded civilians are trying hard to keep a hold of Angel City and its major seaport, but at the moment, any ship that could have provided an escape from the island has been seized by EXTOL or destroyed. The stranded freight ships are too slow to make any kind of escape, and would either have to be extremely well-defended to have any kind of a chance to make it to the mainland. EXTOL would definitely not let any of these ships escape easily, and most of them have been disabled.
Dayside City - Dayside City is a modern, hip, and urbanized hotspot for tourist attractions, entertainment, souvenirs, gaming, gambling, and Pokémon battling tournaments. Most of the architecture is very modern and even cyberpunk in some regards with neon lights, futuristic designs, and concept construction. Anyone on vacation is bound to be drawn to spend a lot of money here.
CURRENT STATUS - Dayside is currently a warzone between EXTOL operatives and resisting civilians. A massive amount of people and Pokémon became afflicted here due to the dropped mutagens, and for the most part, the tests were successful and the mutations succeeded with little to no side-effects in terms of physical or mental trauma, besides the shock of the transformations. EXTOL has been trying to capture these mutated survivors to experiment further, but resistance has been heavy and the mutated victims have no intention of letting EXTOL do even more damage.
Highloft - Highloft is a city mainly for resident locals that want a place away from the tourist attractions and fanfare. Unlike the other major cities of Suncatcher Island, Highloft is away from the beaches and mostly has rocky coasts. Like Angel City, Highloft is an older city that also offers many historical sights, but is usually not the first place tourists seek out to explore. Within the city itself, Fairchild Seaport is the oldest and largest commercial seaport and is mainly where most of the island's ship-carried imports come from. The dockyards here are mostly filled with shipping crates, shipping containers, and large freight carriers. Meanwhile, large cranes, warehouses, and dockyards are present as well.
CURRENT STATUS - While most places in Highloft are without power, save for ones that have generators, generally not too much damage has been done to the locals, although they have been trying to seek outside help, but their radio frequencies have been intercepted and hijacked by EXTOL's operative. Meanwhile, the stranded freight ships are too slow to make any kind of escape, and would either have to be extremely well-defended to have any kind of a chance to make it to the mainland. EXTOL would definitely not let any of these ships escape easily, and most of them have been disabled.
RESORT AREAS
The Golden Hibiscus Resort - This upscale, 4-star resort sports a Hawaiian theme and has plenty of facilities and activities including scuba diving, sailing, sandy beaches, fishing, three restaurants, three pools, tennis courts, a golf course, an onsite Pokémon Center, two Pokémon battling arenas, and 300 rooms all with free Wi-Fi. The Golden Hibiscus is one of the highest-rated and most popular resorts on Suncatcher Island and uses a Bellossom named Jubilee as its promotional mascot.
CURRENT STATUS - Only lightly damaged from the attacks, EXTOL operations struck hard on this resort, but the mutagens deployed where mainly non-lethal ones that ended up mutating and transforming most of the occupants. Some of the afflicted were captured, but for the most part, the resistance movement has managed to keep EXTOL operations from apprehending any more victims. It is unlikely they will be able to hold out for long, however.
Sunrise Eve Resort - Slightly smaller than the Golden Hibiscus, this Japanese-themed 250 room resort features a serine beach, two pools, two restaurants, and many other onsite activities including a Pokémon battling arena and Pokémon Center. Many of the buildings have a pagoda-style architecture style while tranquil lakes, gardens, and flowerbeds are scattered throughout the resort.
CURRENT STATUS - Damage to the resort facilities has been minimal, but this resort was one of the first places that were hit the hardest by EXTOL, and it was confirmed that most of the mutagen gases that were deployed on this resort were in fact very fatal. Not too many unaffected individuals are still here besides twisted corpses of a failed experimental mutagen. Many of the toxic mutagen fumes are still present, and it is extremely risky to go here without some kind of protection. Meanwhile, plenty of EXTOL operatives are still in the area looking for stragglers and are conducting research, collecting data, and gathering samples from the deadly results of the mutagen deployment.
Sea Breeze Resort - The smallest of the three resorts, Sea Breeze is a 180 room resort with two pools (one outdoor, one indoor), gym, one restaurant, sandy beaches, a Pokémon Center, a Pokémon battling arena, and sailing. For the most part, Sea Breeze is mainly a modern resort without much of a theme, but it is appreciate for those looking for a smaller, quieter, cheaper resort as opposed to the more expensive ones up north.
CURRENT STATUS - This resort has only seen minimal involvement from the EXTOL strikes, and has become somewhat of a fortified haven for humans and a few of the afflicted mutants. Currently, this resort is trying to get electronic communications back online, but most of their attempts have only met with failure.
UTILITY AREAS
Fisher Desalination Plant - This plant provides most of the drinking and bathing water for the entire island, although smaller plants exist in some of the major cities. Most of the equipment is very modern and is able to keep up with the population growth of the island over the years, but usually only the locals see and work at this plant.
CURRENT STATUS - This plant has faced only minimal harassment from EXTOL and still largely remains in control of the locals, as controlling the island's water supply isn't as high of a priority for EXTOL as keeping control of some of the other major utility areas on the island.
Jukon Power Plant - The Jukon Power Plant is the only power plant on the island, able to provide enough electric power for the entire island to function. This fusion power plant is able to provide clean energy with no environment risk. The site is typically not seen by visitors on vacation and mainly employs local workers and transfers.
CURRENT STATUS - EXTOL fully controls the Jukon Power Plant, and they have taken most locations except their own off the power grid. The plant is heavily guarded by EXTOL operatives, as losing the plant could compromise their operations significantly.
Suncatcher International Airport - As the only airport on the island, this airport is the way most tourists come in and head back home, although there are plenty of visitors that arrive by cruise ship as well. On a normal day, typically thirty commercial flights will depart and arrive.
CURRENT STATUS - EXTOL operatives have full control over the airport, and no planes are able to depart. A few flights are still arriving, but as soon as they land, EXTOL seizes the plane and all passengers on board. No one besides EXTOL has managed to figure out what becomes of them.
MILITARY AREAS
Farwind Naval Base - As the main naval base of Suncatcher Island, Farwind is in the northwestern coast of Suncatcher island, also away from the tourist attractions. Farwind is also under the ownership of the Hoenn Navy, and houses several battleships, submarines, cruisers, destroyers, and a single aircraft carrier.
CURRENT STATUS - This naval base was an absolute priority one for EXTOL to wipe out first before any radio communications were sent out. EXTOL didn't even use experimental mutagens, they simply killed off almost every naval soldier, officer, and Pokémon in the immediate area before any of them could raise an alarm. EXTOL then purged the lethal gasses, disposed of the bodies, and assimilated the position of the Hoenn Navy. So far, it seems their plan has worked. At the current moment, the Hoenn Navy hasn't suspected something went wrong. In the meantime, EXTOL maintains adamant control over the naval base and ensures no one even gets close to it.
Karn Airforce Base - Home to just a small portion of the Hoenn Air Force, this base houses plenty of military combat planes and helicopter as well as training facilities, hangars, barracks, and housing for Hoenn's combat pilots and their families.
CURRENT STATUS - Like the Farwind Naval Base, Karn was one of the first targets attacked in order for EXTOL to disarm all of Suncatcher's military outposts. After assimilating the Hoenn Air Force, EXTOL has been using their planes and helicopters to make sure no one tries to leave the island or interfere with their operations.
KNOWN EXTOL LOCATIONS
These locations are marked in red on the map. These are the only known EXTOL locations. There are several others that have not be discovered, reported, and distributed among the resistance and the victims. At the current moment, the main base of operations for EXTOL has not been discovered.
EXTOL Weapon and Bunker Base - Only a few have been able to scout this location, but it is known that this is a major weapon hold and area where EXTOL's operatives have been staying. Not too many resistance members have been able to scout it, but it is known that a major EXTOL operation is located here.
Western EXTOL Labs - This is one of the many EXTOL labs that are on the island, but this one remains as the only one that has been found and charted. Several victims that have undergone mutations and transformations can all attest that a major EXTOL laboratory operation is within this forest. Many of these victims can also attest that these labs are still holding hundreds of humans and mutated victims for future experiments. Time is rapidly running out for them second by second.
EXTOL Naval Base - A small and concealed EXTOL naval base was found by one Hoenn Air Force pilot who was attempting to escape the siege that befell the Karn Base. After being nearly spotted, he turned back and managed to turn his way back to Pascal Town after walking for several days trying to escape EXTOL surveillance. Not much is known about this naval base, but rumor has it that it was originally a forgotten historical naval base that was repurposed for EXTOL's intentions.
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THE CAST
Gelius "Slash" Jade Parker - Played by Gelius3
Brian Dominio - Played by Neo Emolga
Candall - Played by Godzil
Shaylee Thompson - Played by STARDU5T
Muz Gin - Played by Air Kosong
Claus Thantos - Played by Andydemon
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