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🕑 Added 2024-12-02 12:00:11 +0000 UTCThe New Normal – 12-18 – INTERLUDE – POKENET REACTIONS
[THE FALL OF AGATHA! THE LAST OF THE ELITE FOUR’S OLD GUARD GOES DOWN! KAREN TO ASCEND TO THE ELITE FOUR!] by the Indigo Post
[Pictures of Karen and Agatha’s battle] [Picture of Agatha’s ‘huge’ Gengar vs Karen’s Tyranitar]
Karen has won! She has done it, surpassing her mentor in a nail-bitingly close battle as she defeated Agatha with a 6-5 victory! And what a close battle that it was, one that was filled with so many twists and turns! This truly was an epic battle between two specialists who both showed off the complete potential of their respective Types; a perfect example of how an apprentice fights against their mentor!
This writer is sure that many Ghost and Dark specialists are very happy with that enlightening battle – there must be many tricks that you can learn from it. Those two really pulled out everything from their bag of tricks to fight to the best of abilities.
From that magnificent performance from the both of them, it’s pretty safe to say that any accusations of intentional sandbagging on Agatha’s part can be quickly overruled. Because it was clear to any spectator that Agatha fought tooth and nail to hold her position, as if she was giving a final exam for Karen to overcome. Which she did in spectacular fashion.
Yet now that Karen has made her way into the Elite Four, this marks the end of the reign of the ‘Old Guard’ of Indigo, and the young have now taken up their positions in replacement of the old.
In the meanwhile, Agatha has made no mention of her intention to rechallenge anyone for the position, nor did she make any other comment as she quickly fled the arena after her defeat. Some have speculated that she will take on the role as Gym Leader of Lavender, following on from the path laid out by the former Elite Will. Will this mean that she will be replacing the newly appointed Gym Leader Dorothy? Or will she be content with her service to the region and live out the rest of her days in comfortable retirement?
Whatever the case may be, this writer wishes her the best in her future endeavours. She has more than served Indigo well enough with her many decades of service.
But with her departure, the current Elite Four roster now consists of Elite Four members appointed post-Pryce, with the exclusion of Elite John. Indigo now looks to this younger generation to guide us to equal or greater heights to the ones that came before.
What did you all think of the battle? Do you think Agatha could have held her position? Was Karen’s narrow victory enough to deter any other challenges? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Comments
FearTheRat
…Anyone else still trying to pick up their jaw from the floor after watching that battle? Even if she lost, I think Agatha firmly reminded everyone why she was such a feared Elite Four, and that age has far from slowed her down.
Like, holy shit. That must have been her starter Gengar, but what the fuck happened to it?! It gigantified or something!! How do you even do that?!
TangelaThoughts
Watching Agatha battle has really made me rethink my impressions on Koga during his fight against Will. I thought Koga was the master of tricks and unusual tactics, but Agatha very much proved that she was equally as good as him. Or even better, which is insane if you think about it.
It’s interesting seeing the Dark type specialist being on the backfoot when it comes to surprises for once. Although, considering Agatha must have taught Karen much of what she learnt, perhaps it should have been less surprising.
AlluteNinja
Let’s not exaggerate. Koga definitely still has the subterfuge edge over Agatha.
FutureAce
LET’S GO KAREN!!! It’s so obvious to see how much she’s improved since her battle against Sidney. She’s really proving that Dark types are more than just frail tricksters.
That Tyranitar was SOOOO cool. Can’t believe it took out that huge Gengar of Agatha’s. But I also can’t believe that Agatha was able to pull something like that out. Like – are the Elite Trainers just hiding that many trump cards up their sleeves or something?!!
FlyingHigh
Not surprising, or else they wouldn’t be in the Elite Four otherwise. And it was clear that both trainers were fighting at their utmost, so everything was coming out of the bag.
Us battle-lovers are really eating good recently. Between this battle and Will and Koga’s? Incredible matches to rewatch and to learn from.
DetectivePikachu
Bah. What a sandbagger. Why does no one see that Agatha has just been setting up the win for Karen?
FearTheRat
Yeah…I don’t see it. To credit this as sandbagging would be a discredit to the fight we just witnessed. Agatha went out with a bang, that’s for sure. I’m not surprised she’s not making any rechallenges – she deserves her retirement.
Also, anyone remember that people were comparing Agatha to Lance in strength? Well, after watching this battle, what do you all think Agatha’s chances were if she took on Lance?
FutureAce
Lance would still win I think…but Agatha would make him suffer for it. As cool as that humongous Gengar was, I don’t think it holds a candle to Lance’s stronger Dragons.
FlyingHigh
That’s very true, but Lance also doesn’t have access to as powerful of Taunts as Karen does. Remember how important those were to making sure that Agatha couldn’t completely cripple Karen’s Pokémon with status moves during the fight? If Lance fails to do the same, then I actually think that he might lose in a battle of attrition, just from all the status moves.
TangelaThoughts
On the one hand, as a battle-lover and trainer, I would have loved to see Agatha make an official challenge against Lance and truly fight to see who was stronger. On the other hand, with all due respect for Agatha, I do not think she would make a good Champion.
Her abrasiveness and ‘difficult’ personality is well-known. I fear she might make a mess of our diplomatic relations if she ever held the position.
NotTooMuchWater
Man, there’s been so many shakeups in Indigo. What about Hoenn? Feels like nothing interesting’s going on here…
SlugmaBalls
What?! Have you not seen all those reports about Steven Stone’s intention to participate in this year’s Hoenn Conference? He’s definitely going to make a splash for sure. I think he’ll even be aiming for an Elite Four spot, considering he’s been publicly training with Bruno.
Just give it some time. I’m sure Hoenn will be buzzing with excitement too very soon.
PunchingBag
I hope Bruno crushes all the weaklings in Hoenn too. He might be training with a weak Steel specialist, but everyone knows he’s just cleverly using that rich boy for his money. Bruno ain’t no meathead.
GodBidoof
Woah, don’t think I’ve even seen a powerful Dark or Ghost specialist before. Even Fantina doesn’t even come close to reaching the heights that Agatha just showed off, and we don’t even have a famed Dark specialist here. Honestly, quite the shame!
ILoveGoldenRod
Karen definitely is reshaping the way people look at Dark types.
DarkRebel (Verified POG)
Congratulations, my Dark rival. Phoebe and I were glued to our seats when we watched your battle against your mentor. That was every bit the battle I hoped it would be, and we were very much cheering for your success.
It looks like Phoebe and I still have much to learn. Hope we can battle each other again soon!
BoyPhantom (Verified POG)
Excellent fight, Karen! And you too, Agatha. We wish you all the best from Ecruteak!
DarkManager (Verified POG)
Thank you to you both! If I have some free time, I’d love to schedule a fight against the two of you!
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[WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM THE NEW ROSTER OF ELITE FOUR? PREDICTIONS ON THE FUTURE DIRECTION OF INDIGO!] by The Indigo Post
[Picture of the current roster of Elite Four, with John, Karen, Lorelei, and Koga standing side-by-side]
The Elite Four has always been an institution that grants each individual a fair amount of personal political power, which has only compounded ever since Lance’s recent reforms to share some of his voting power with his Elite Four, making the position an instrumental one in deciding and guiding the future of Indigo.
However, with the recent ascension of Karen into the Elite Four – our analysts have concluded that there will unlikely be any large changes to the roster of the Elite Four. At least not until the end of the next Indigo Conference.
As the public should know, only Gym Leaders and the most recent three Indigo Conference winners are eligible to challenge the Elite Four. Yet those three Conference winners were Will, then John, then Karen. That means that only the Gym Leaders are actually able to challenge the Elite Four, but our analysts have concluded any challenge to be unlikely.
Firstly, John and Lorelei have more than solidified their status in the Elite Four with their string of victories. John especially will likely be a permanent fixture of the Elite Four for the years to come. But, despite being the newcomers, both Karen and Koga are formidable and/or veteran trainers in their own rights, and are backed by their former influence as a star trainer and veteran Gym Leader respectively.
And with their recent showings with their battles, it’s safe to say that even our Gym Leaders are likely to second guess themselves before they offer up a challenge against them.
This stability is crucially important, considering how politically influential each member is. John, most notably, has his branching web of connections with not only influential people of Indigo, but also in foreign regions as well – his relationship with the Champion of Sinnoh being the highlight of that. He’s been unofficially known to be the centrepiece behind much of the recent wide-sweeping reforms that we’ve seen, and that will likely not change going into the future.
Likewise, Lorelei has her powerbase in the International Police (including its foreign connections), and the political support of her ex-Champion uncle. Koga has been a Gym Leader for many years, and undoubtedly has formed long-lasting connections as well while remaining well-liked and respected among his Gym Leader peers. Then with Karen, she has inherited much of the powerbase that Agatha used to have, and is publicly known to be good friends with John.
Therefore, should there be no interpersonal conflicts between the Elite Four, and assuming that they can work together with Champion Lance to achieve a common goal, we at the Indigo Post firmly believe that the future will be moulded by their hands. And we’ve already seen a glimpse of that future with the efforts that John and Lance have both been pioneering, with their shared focus on internationalism.
Currently, we believe that the Elite Four could be split into three different factions. The first and most influential of these, comprising of Lance and John, are heavily focused on internationalism. The second, currently comprising of Koga and his support base, are inclined towards traditionalism and protecting the important cultures of Indigo. Then there is the ‘neutral’ faction, consisting of Karen and Lorelei, who have their own focus that may or may not relate to the above interests.
Do note that these factions are not in conflict with each other, and it is well-known that the atmosphere between all of the members is friendly and cooperative, with many mutually beneficial deals being struck between the members…[Click here to continue reading]
Comments
KantoRepresent
It heartens me to see that the Elite Four has such a firm connection to Kanto, with John, Karen, and Koga all being from our beautiful region. I think this article is wrong about the so-called ‘neutral’ faction. Obviously all of the Kanto people will work together!
ILoveGoldenRod
No…I actually think the article’s got it mostly right, except I’m wondering just how far that bond of friendship between John and Karen would influence their political decisions. John’s already got his web, would Karen just be another tally to that list?
Gardevoir34
I have to say no to that one. I’ve been following the gossip, and Karen’s clearly put a lot of her attention on Lavender Town, meaning that her interests aren’t always going to just be following after what John tells her to do.
Also, remember all those rumours long ago that suspected that John and Karen were dating? Maybe now that they’re back in the Elite Four together, something might happen!!! WHO KNOWS?!?!
PianoLover
NO WAY! Let’s not forget that John’s dating our Champion. Did you see all those dates that they’ve gone on together? No way John looks at someone else. Sinnoh won’t forgive him if he does, and neither would I.
LoveIsEterna
I used to think that Sinnoh’s Elite Four was the most united, which might be biased of me. While my opinion on the Sinnoh Elite Four hasn’t changed, it is heartening to see how much the Indigo Elite Four has changed in recent years.
I know my history. I know how much the old Indigo Elite Four used to hate each other. Between Lance, Agatha, Blaine, and Walker – it was surprising that anything got done between them.
TangelaThoughts
Very true. This friendly atmosphere is very much welcomed. It almost makes you forget that the Elite Four of the past was very much a group of people that very reluctantly worked together, almost feeling like it was one bad argument from shattering completely.
Champion Oak was the one who formed and held the Elite Four together with his personal influence and charisma. Once he left, every Committee meeting was like a powder keg that was waiting to explode. Nowadays, I can’t help but think that John has taken up that mantle. Sometimes, I feel like he’s the one tying things together, though even if he left I doubt the fallout would be nearly as bad.
FutureAce
I disagree with this article. I think the Gym Leaders still might make a challenge to test the newcomers. If Koga and Karen can make it into the Elite Four, why can’t they?
FearTheRat
Yeah, no. The current Elite Four don’t have any weak links. And I scoff at any articles that say that Koga’s weak just because he already showed off his bag of tricks against Will – and I think that anyone who says that is delusional. Koga definitely has more up his sleeve.
Therefore, who would you even challenge? Trying to choose between them is like trying to choose which brick wall you want to smash your face into.
As for challenging John…well, you saw what happened to Shin.
FlyingHigh
I highly agree. I think this Elite Four is here to stay, which I can’t deny I’m quite happy about. I don’t have any member that I dislike, which is a rarity.
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[CHECKING UP ON THE GYMS!? ARE THE NEW GYMS READY FOR THE START OF THE NEXT CIRCUIT?! SHOULD THE CINNABAR GYM COME BACK?!] By Exploud Reviews.
[Pictures of all three Gyms – Lavender Gym, Goldenrod Gym, and Fuschia Gym]
The Lavender Gym, the Goldenrod Gym, and the Fuschia Gym are all new Gyms that have recently cropped up after the end of this year’s circuit, and we here at Exploud Reviews have taken the effort to inspect all of them to see if they are up to scratch for the start of the next circuit!
Some may be curious as to why the Fuschia Gym is included in this list, and that’s because with Koga’s ascension to the Elite Four, the Gym is currently under the authority of an appointed regent while we wait for Janine to reach her majority. Therefore, I consider this to be a ‘new’ Gym like the rest.
Since we have already mentioned it, we shall start with the Fuschia Gym. Unsurprisingly, Koga has not been negligent and has more than prepared the Gym for his ascension and absence. His appointed regent, who used to be his second-in-command, was more than capable of continuing the excellence that Koga has strived to achieve over his many years as Gym Leader. Out of all the Gyms this article shall discuss, we are most confident that the Fuschia Gym will be as successful as it used to be. There is truthfully little else to add.
Then we move on to the Goldenrod Gym, now headed by Gym Leader Will. It seems like Will has brought much of his experience as an Elite Four to the Gym, and he was a much needed replacement compared to the stagnancy of old Gym Leader Lewis.
I wasn’t able to get a full picture, but it does seem that the Gym Trainers of Goldenrod seem much happier under his leadership, and many renovation works has been done to make sure that the Gym actually looks the part. Let’s also not forget that he has publicly announced plans to include a Contest Hall as an extension to the Gym, with a promise that he’ll be hosting shows both personal and from others – following in the footsteps of the Waterflower sisters from Cerulean! It’s always nice to see when Gym Leaders branch out like that.
And knowing Will’s personal strength, I have no doubts that the Gym Pokémon will be of sufficient standard for the third Gym of Johto. In fact, I actually fear that it might be too strong. Hope he knows how to hold back!
Finally, we come to the newly constructed Lavender Gym – and it definitely shows. The exterior of the Gym is barebones, and without much decoration. The only sign that this is a proper League-approved Gym is the massive Gym logo planted on the front. However, this lack of decoration is forgivable, considering the short timespan that they had to build up the Gym from scratch.
What is more important is the quality of the Gym itself. And to that end, it is an open secret that Agatha is the true ‘Gym Leader’ of the Lavender Gym, with the current Gym Leader Dorothy acting as the public face of the Gym in her stead. Yet Dorothy itself is no pushover, as those that watched her battle against John seemed to have proven. Her performance, while not enough to secure a victory, has assuaged us that Agatha has not chosen her ‘puppet’ haphazardly, and that she legitimately has the skills to hold the position as the 7th Gym Badge.
[Pictures of John’s fight against Dorothy]
That shouldn’t be surprising, considering that Dorothy is an experienced and veteran Ace Trainer of her own, and that’s not even including Agatha’s guidance. With the two of them, handling the Gym should be no issue.
So while we know that some have been complaining that the Gym should have been retained in Cinnabar Island, and are desperately hoping for the Lavender Gym to be a failure, it does seem like those people will have to wait awhile longer. The Lavender Gym is turning out to be quite the success, it just needs a little more décor.
So there you have it – this has been Exploud Review’s thoughts on the state of the new Gyms. What are your thoughts on this? For those of you who are participating in the upcoming circuit, which amongst the three new Gym Leaders are you most excited/terrified to fight? Let us know!
Comments
KantoRepresent
Still absolutely livid that they moved the Cinnabar Gym to Lavender Town. What a disgrace.
ILoveGoldenRod
Why would you care? They’re both in Kanto?
EDIT: Also, very happy that Will got put to Goldenrod, especially with his new focus on Contests. Hopefully Goldenrod can copy the developments happening in Cerulean!!
Lewis, I hope you are exposed to the same rot you subjected Goldenrod to. You truly were a terrible Gym Leader, and will definitely not be missed.
KantoRepresent
You wouldn’t understand. The Cinnabar Gym has been a staple of the Gym Circuit for decades. It could have been rebuilt without having it permanently moved away.
FlyingHigh
Yeah…no. I understand your point, but even today Cinnabar Island is still not safe to travel to as they’re still cleaning up all the lava. The circuit is starting in a matter of days – there’s no way the Gym could be rebuilt in time.
Or what? Did you want Blaine to continue his duties from a cave or something? Don’t be stupid. The move was a pragmatic decision, and Blaine stepped down anyways.
DetectivePikachu
Don’t fall for their lies! Dorothy isn’t the Gym Leader at all. Agatha is the one holding her puppet strings! She’s the true Gym Leader!
FearTheRat
…Yeah, and everyone knows that. Not much of a conspiracy theory when Agatha is sitting right there in the VIP slot in John’s fight against Dorothy. I don’t think she’s even trying to hide it.
Still, Dorothy pleasantly surprised me for using a Sheninja and a Mismagius of all things. Haven’t really seen either of those Pokémon in action before, and her Sheninja was really something! Normally they’re super frail, but its dodges were really quick!
FlyingHigh
Ironically, I’m more relieved that Agatha is managing things behind the scenes. I don’t think anyone can doubt her competence.
ANormalFan
Dorothy might have done well, but you can’t deny that John was even cooler. I mean, did you SEE that Fairy move he pulled out?!? That field of Fairy energy must have done something to completely shut down Mismagius, because that Ghost looked like it was completely crippled while in it.
John is truly the forerunner of the Fairy type. Which is only appropriate considering he’s the founder!
EDIT: ALSO SHINY LICKILICKY!!!!!!!!!!
WiggleThatTuff
Anyone else weirded out by the fact that we now have 2 Psychic Gyms and 2 Ghost Gyms in Indigo (With the Saffron / Goldenrod and the now Lavender / Ecruteak Gyms).
Also, I’m still not going to stop asking for a Fairy Gym! Come on guys! We need some best type representation!
WiggleThatTuff
And yes, I did see that fight! Man, John’s really showing off what the Fairy type can do! I wonder if he’s ever considered swapping Type specialities?!
That Fairy ‘field’ of his looks super unique! It must remove the effects of status moves or something, because his Sylveon didn’t even move to dodge any of the Thunder Waves or Confuse Rays.
TangelaThoughts
I think this is a good reminder for everyone that John clearly hasn’t been slaking off since his victory over Lance. He’s still innovating and training up his Pokémon, and even caught a new one!
Plus, it’s a shiny Lickilicky! How rare! How did he even find one?!
NotTooMuchWater
I think that’s the thing when you have 16 Gyms to consider instead of the usual 8 per region. It’s probably harder to not have overlapping types.
FutureAce
I feel bad for any Fighting specialists. They’re going to have a really bad time during this year’s circuit.
PunchingBag
Nah, I’d win.
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[THE START OF THE NEW CIRCUIT! TRAINERS – ARE YOU READY FOR GLORY?!] by The Indigo Post
[Banner containing all of the new Gym Leaders, Elite Four, and Champion]
TRAINERS! It is that time of the year again! The time when the Gyms open anew, and those who seek glory have their chance to earn it! For the Indigo Circuit is starting up once again! And we cordially invite all trainers above the age of 11 to register at their nearest Pokémon Center to enter into this year’s circuit!
For those who intend to participate, but have yet to obtain a suitable starter, please report promptly to your local Gym, who will be happy to issue you with your first starter!
Please remember that certain Gym Leaders only accept challengers that have obtained a certain number of badges or above – please double check that you meet these requirements before issuing a challenge. For any returning trainers, those requirements have not changed, with the exception of the Lavender Gym.
And as always - here is the recommended path to take on the Gyms for both Kanto and Johto!
[Graphic showing the order of the Gyms, in canonical order. There is an additional note reminding people that the Lavender Gym has replaced the Cinnabar Gym as the 7th Gym, and for people to head to Lavender instead for their Gym Battle]
Not only that, but this year, the Indigo League has also provided a promotional video for the start of this circuit. It has really gotten us hyped up!
[A narrator begins to talk, “The Indigo Circuit - the road to glory. And greatness. However, the road ahead is filled with many challenges, and it will be up to you and your Pokemon to overcome them and prove yourself at each and every opportunity.”
Pictures of all 8 pairs of Gyms in Kanto and Johto are quickly flipped through, showing each pair of Gym Leaders standing side-by-side in the order of the Gyms, ending on Giovanni and Clair.
“Will you and your Pokemon be able to overcome them all? Will you and your team be able to reach the Indigo Conference? Will you and your allies be able to prove yourself to be the best amongst the best and show us what it means to be a trainer?”
A montage of clips plays, serving as an edited highlight reel of the many battles that had taken place over the past year. John is featured prominently in these clips, as his battles against Shin, Bruno, and Lance are all shown - and it ends with Tyrant roaring dominantly as he stood over Lance’s defeated Emperor.
Other trainers are also shown, such as Lorelei’s battle against Surge, Will’s battle against Koga, and Karen’s battle against Agatha. Even battles from the Tournament were shown. The clip ends with a shot of all four of the newest Elite Four standing side-by-side. With John standing in the centre, which may indicate his seniority.
Then it cuts to Lance, standing atop of the League building, flanked by his trio of Dragonites. Emperor looms ominously behind him, while Lance merely stares imperiously at the camera.
“We shall await your challenge.”
The video ends by cutting to the logo of the Indigo League before fading to black.]
As always, be sure to treat your fellow trainers with dignity and respect, and to report any signs of improper and/or abusive behaviour towards any trainer or Pokémon. Thank you! And like the video says, we hope to see the best among you at this year’s Indigo Conference!
Comments
TheRealBoss (Verified POG)
As Clair and I both serve as the final gate before you are eligible to enter the Indigo Conference, I would be remiss in my duties if I failed to remind you that the 8th Gym serves as a barrier for a reason. Furthermore, the Gyms, whether new or old, all serve to test your abilities and prove that you have what it takes to become a professional Trainer. Make sure you come at us with everything you have.
DragonLady (Verified POG)
Following on from my counterpart’s statement, you should not assume the newer Gyms to be any easier to their experienced counterparts. Us Gym Leaders have kept a close eye on the developments of the new Gyms, and we can assure you that they will not be found lacking. The circuit is, by design, meant to be a challenging experience so that it can test you and your team. Do not expect an easy time through it.
Good luck. I look forward to meeting you when you challenge me.
Shinobi (Verified POG)
For the truly exceptional, we in the Elite Four await your challenge.
PsychicWill (Verified POG)
Despite everything that has happened over the past year, the Goldenrod Gym stands ready and waiting for all challengers!
TangelaThoughts
Thanks to all your hard work, Gym Leaders and Elite Four!
Anyways, I think it’s quite obvious that Ghost and Dark types are going to be especially valuable for those who are intending to run through the Indigo Gym Circuit this year. This gives those starting from Johto a little bit of an advantage, as Dark types are more common there.
Highly recommend that any prospective trainer get their hands on a Murkrow or Hondour, which are solid Dark types that should make the important Gyms much easier. Plus, they aren’t rare nor hard to train, which makes them surprisingly beginner friendly.
FlyingHigh
Adding on to this, please be careful for those trying to catch a Ghost type. Ghost types are definitely not beginner friendly, and many trainers simply don’t have the temperament to train them. Take caution if you intend to catch one, especially if you’re not very experienced.
FutureAce
Anyone else hoping that with Koga gone, the Fuschia Gym would no longer be the roadblock it once was? I know so many of my friends got stuck on the 5th Gym due to the spike in difficulty compared to Erika’s.
FearTheRat
Actually, I’m more concerned about the 7th Gym switching to a Ghost Gym from a Fire Gym. Before, if you had a powerful Water type, you had a powerful Pokémon to use for both the Fire Gym and Ground Gym. But now that isn’t possible.
GroundedForLife
A single Water type won’t be enough to break through Giovanni anyways! We’ve all seen his Swampert!
ILoveGoldenRod
Can’t wait for Will to be known as the first difficulty spike of the Johto circuit!
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[GALACTIC BUILDING BURNS DOWN?! SUSPICIONS FLARE TO THE SURFACE AS THE SINNOH LEAGUE RULES INTENTIONAL SABOTAGE!] by The Sinnoh Times
[Pictures of the burning Galactic Building, which has completely burned to the ground. Very little remains of the once-landmark building]
Citizens of Sinnoh were in for quite the rude awakening today as the Galactic Company headquarters, which is of one of the largest businesses in Sinnoh, burned to the ground seemingly overnight. The Sinnoh Police were immediately on the scene to investigate the cause behind this sudden incident, and intentional foul play was immediately suspected as the cause of the fire. Which is an ominous sign for the events to come.
For those unaware, Galactic Company has been under investigation by the Sinnoh League ever since the League’s investigators found irregularities in their financial reports. However, no guilt was admitted by the representatives of Galactic Company, while significant pushback from other businesses have stifled the League’s efforts to pursue their investigations.
Yet, the League has persisted in their efforts to gather evidence, and there were reports that businesses that previously sided with Galactic Company have began to slowly turn their backs against their former ally, and a formal prosecution seemed imminent. As such, it seems oddly convenient that the fire that burned down the building was caused at the same time that the authorities were about to make a major breakthrough in the case.
We here at the Sinnoh Times are not ones to pursue baseless speculation, and so far, none within the Sinnoh League have come out with any more evidence or statements regarding the matter. However, there has been a surge of activity ever since the return of Champion Cynthia, and we have confirmed reports of raids being conducted against other Galactic buildings within Sinnoh, which is very telling about who the authorities hold responsible for this situation.
We will update you on the situation as it unfolds.
EDIT: The Sinnoh League have just now condemned Galactic Company for their illegal support of terrorists, the same one that have been plaguing our three regions in recent times, and ex-CEO Cyrus is now wanted for aiding and abetting terrorists.
Comments
LoveIsEterna
…How could this happen? I’ve bought Galactic Company’s products since I was a child! This is insane!
PianoLover
I mean…I believed Cynthia when she made the accusations…but this is far worse than that! I just thought that they were involved in tax evasion, not terrorist funding!
It’s TERRIBLE to think that one of our largest businesses could actually be doing something like that. I actually feel so betrayed.
NotTooMuchWater
My sincere condolences to everyone in Sinnoh for their loss. I couldn’t imagine how I’d feel if Devon Corp burned to the ground – and then was revealed to be sponsoring a terrorist group. It’s genuinely shocking.
GodBidoof
I hope the League finds them soon!! This can’t stand! Wherever these criminals have gone and hid – I hope they’re found quickly! Cyrus can’t be allowed to get away with this!
RockGetGrunt
Damn! Such a shame that the Galactic Building burned down. I really liked visiting there from time to time. Hopefully something else gets built in its place that we could all enjoy!
FlamingAfro (Verified POG)
Should anyone have any sightings of Cyrus or his whereabouts, please let the Sinnoh League know as soon as possible. The Sinnoh League thanks you for your cooperation.
TangelaThoughts
…Woah, this is really serious. I dread that this is merely the calm before the storm.
A.N. This marks the end of the Arc 12, the ‘Change and Challenge’ Arc. I hope you enjoyed! The next arc is obviously going to be focusing on the outbreak of crime yet again in Sinnoh as Team Galactic make their move!
Also, a big thank you to everyone who has stuck with me so far. I may have mentioned this before, but a part of me is still surprised that this story has managed to get to this point. All of this was originally just ideas floating around in my brain, so I’m very happy to have finally put them to word and for so many of you to enjoy it! Huge thank you to you all for supporting me thus far, and I hope you continue to do so into the future.
Comments
Vtec
I think I mentioned this in one of my A.N's, but for the most part I will stick to what the layout of the regions as shown in the games, simply because the game layout is much more coherent and organised than what we got in the anime (in my opinion). However, as the regions continue to develop whether by John's efforts or otherwise, I'm definitely willing to take inspiration from what was shown in the anime for future additions to the cities/regions!
jonah suer
Fair enough, though what about other things that only exist in the Anime or Manga, like cities? For example LaRousse City (from the Deoxys movie) with its Dueltower, that would be a cool side-projekt for Bruno and Steven, when Bruno gets bored about not getting challenged - a whole city that's all about battle and modern technology
Vtec
I'll be honest, that's unlikely. This story's primary focus has always been on the regions from the mainline games, as I feel like I have more things to develop and play around with there. Hope that helps!
Pious Poppy
Another amazing chapter as always!!!! I think there was a small typo when you talked about the new gyms, you mentioned Dorothy itself is no pushover assuming that was herself? Other than that fantastic story as always!!!
jonah suer
He cartec, will you Involve Rota and the orange isles in the future?
Vtec
Oops! Thanks for catching that. Fixed!
KAZUHA02
In the following lines, I think you meant Hoenn Conference instead of Indigo Conference. What?! Have you not seen all those reports about Steven Stone’s intention to participate in this year’s Indigo Conference?
RebelRob_94
Hey friend no problem glade too have your story here i would suggest putting this story on webnovel but with how it is now they would probably accuse you of being a ttranslator instead of actually having talent
