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artfuldestruction) wrote2012-06-23 08:10 am
artfuldestruction) wrote2012-06-23 08:10 am
3RD PIECE - [LOCKED ROCKET VIDEO/ACTION FOR THE TEAM ROCKET BASE]
[[Kato has been fairly quiet for the past month or two, spending the majority of his time in the Rocket laboratories, focused solely on his research. Now, he's decided that it's worth updating the rest of the Team with his findings.
The video opens with a view of Kato from the waist up, standing in front of an open area of the lab. There's an odd machine sitting behind him, out of view, and his Lunatone hovers near his head, as always.]]
Good day, everyone. I hope this video finds you well.
My name is Dr Kato; I'm one of the scientists working in the Goldenrod labs. My main area of study is weapons, particularly explosives. For this reason, those Pokemon capable of performing the Explosion technique are of great interest to me. I thought it was high time that I gave you all a bit of a sample of just what I've been investigating.
I've noticed that the main way in which Pokemon perform the Explosion technique is chaotic, unrefined; they simply trigger it without aiming at anything in particular, releasing all that energy in a destructive force that is contained to a specific radius. This is a complete waste of potential. A regular bomb is designed to work in this fashion, but Pokemon are different. They can be used as living bombs, with their power constantly improved and increased, capable of producing explosion after explosion after explosion. Why, then, should we be satisfied with these extraordinary creatures performing like ordinary bombs?
Why not gather all that energy and condense it? Imagine a bomb with the power of six Explosion techniques, or ten, or one hundred! That is what my research has developed. A machine capable of taking the power of the Explosion technique from multiple Pokemon, and using it to charge a super-powered bomb. Just imagine the damage we could do with a weapon like this!
But enough talk; I believe a demonstration is in order.
[[With a flick of a switch, the lights behind Kato flare up, highlighting a very odd-looking machine. It's spider-like, with a large body in the centre composed mainly of generators, and six pods splayed out from the main body, connected by cables. In three of them, an Electrode, Weezing and Steelix are swathed in wires, clamps attached to their bodies, with the latter lying off to the side due to her bulk.]]
Observe.
[[With a snap of his fingers, all three Pokemon start to glow in what is unmistakably an Explosion attack. But instead of forcing the energy outwards to destroy everything around them, the light is sucked into the clamps and through the wires, causing the generators to spark into life, a loud humming filling the air as they fill themselves with the power from the attacks.]]
As you can see, the energy my Pokemon are producing is sucked out of them and into the generators I designed. It's not electrical power; it's something different, something more pure. It look quite a few tries to get it to flow properly, but I believe I've gotten it to work. Optimization will be required, of course, but this is just a prototype.
[[Their attacks completed, Kato's three Pokemon slump, obviously fainted, as the generators continue to whirr and hum. A robotic voice rings out through the room:]]
Energy transfer complete.
[[Still with that knowing smile on his face, Kato walks over to the generators and opens a panel. After a few seconds, in which he skillfully disconnects a number of wires, he's left holding what looks to be a metal sphere around the size of a soccer ball. Where a soccer ball would have black patches, however, there are receptacles for all sorts of complicated attachments.]]
Here is the final product. Within this bomb is housed the explosive power of my three Pokemon. I can choose to detonate it with the flick of a switch, or set a timer; it performs just as well as any of my conventional bombs, except it's so much more.
[[His voices rises slightly in volume as he runs his hands over his invention, clearly very pleased with himself.]]
Do you not see the potential of this weapon? Through the usage of Revives, I can continue churning out super-powered bombs whenever we need them! And I'm currently building more collection points, so I can attach even more pokemon to the heart of the device, making the bombs even stronger!
Creation and destruction....through the creation of my explosives, I will destroy this land in the most beautiful manner possible. But for you, Team Rocket, having been kind enough to fund my research, I offer you my services wherever you require them.
Two months from now I will illuminate Johto with the power of my invention! Thank you very much for listening.
[[And with a dramatic, graceful bow, the feed cuts.]]
~
I do hope you're in Goldenrod; I'm ready to fulfill that promise of something of interest to you.
~
[[OOC: Kato's invention is mod-approved! o/]]
The video opens with a view of Kato from the waist up, standing in front of an open area of the lab. There's an odd machine sitting behind him, out of view, and his Lunatone hovers near his head, as always.]]
Good day, everyone. I hope this video finds you well.
My name is Dr Kato; I'm one of the scientists working in the Goldenrod labs. My main area of study is weapons, particularly explosives. For this reason, those Pokemon capable of performing the Explosion technique are of great interest to me. I thought it was high time that I gave you all a bit of a sample of just what I've been investigating.
I've noticed that the main way in which Pokemon perform the Explosion technique is chaotic, unrefined; they simply trigger it without aiming at anything in particular, releasing all that energy in a destructive force that is contained to a specific radius. This is a complete waste of potential. A regular bomb is designed to work in this fashion, but Pokemon are different. They can be used as living bombs, with their power constantly improved and increased, capable of producing explosion after explosion after explosion. Why, then, should we be satisfied with these extraordinary creatures performing like ordinary bombs?
Why not gather all that energy and condense it? Imagine a bomb with the power of six Explosion techniques, or ten, or one hundred! That is what my research has developed. A machine capable of taking the power of the Explosion technique from multiple Pokemon, and using it to charge a super-powered bomb. Just imagine the damage we could do with a weapon like this!
But enough talk; I believe a demonstration is in order.
[[With a flick of a switch, the lights behind Kato flare up, highlighting a very odd-looking machine. It's spider-like, with a large body in the centre composed mainly of generators, and six pods splayed out from the main body, connected by cables. In three of them, an Electrode, Weezing and Steelix are swathed in wires, clamps attached to their bodies, with the latter lying off to the side due to her bulk.]]
Observe.
[[With a snap of his fingers, all three Pokemon start to glow in what is unmistakably an Explosion attack. But instead of forcing the energy outwards to destroy everything around them, the light is sucked into the clamps and through the wires, causing the generators to spark into life, a loud humming filling the air as they fill themselves with the power from the attacks.]]
As you can see, the energy my Pokemon are producing is sucked out of them and into the generators I designed. It's not electrical power; it's something different, something more pure. It look quite a few tries to get it to flow properly, but I believe I've gotten it to work. Optimization will be required, of course, but this is just a prototype.
[[Their attacks completed, Kato's three Pokemon slump, obviously fainted, as the generators continue to whirr and hum. A robotic voice rings out through the room:]]
Energy transfer complete.
[[Still with that knowing smile on his face, Kato walks over to the generators and opens a panel. After a few seconds, in which he skillfully disconnects a number of wires, he's left holding what looks to be a metal sphere around the size of a soccer ball. Where a soccer ball would have black patches, however, there are receptacles for all sorts of complicated attachments.]]
Here is the final product. Within this bomb is housed the explosive power of my three Pokemon. I can choose to detonate it with the flick of a switch, or set a timer; it performs just as well as any of my conventional bombs, except it's so much more.
[[His voices rises slightly in volume as he runs his hands over his invention, clearly very pleased with himself.]]
Do you not see the potential of this weapon? Through the usage of Revives, I can continue churning out super-powered bombs whenever we need them! And I'm currently building more collection points, so I can attach even more pokemon to the heart of the device, making the bombs even stronger!
Creation and destruction....through the creation of my explosives, I will destroy this land in the most beautiful manner possible. But for you, Team Rocket, having been kind enough to fund my research, I offer you my services wherever you require them.
Two months from now I will illuminate Johto with the power of my invention! Thank you very much for listening.
[[And with a dramatic, graceful bow, the feed cuts.]]
~
I do hope you're in Goldenrod; I'm ready to fulfill that promise of something of interest to you.
~
[[OOC: Kato's invention is mod-approved! o/]]
action; /late
[He'll be shutting off the feed at around 'I've noticed', so he didn't even get to stick around for the demonstration. Instead he'll be swinging by the lab later, figuring he'll get to see Kato in person and check out whatever-it-is. (He likes Kato. Kato thinks he's useful.)]
[In true Luke fashion, there's no knock before he barges in, slipping past with his Zorua in the guise of a scientist. It doesn't hold very long, but by then they're inside and what's one grunt who isn't causing trouble?]
Dr. Kato! Whatcha working on?
[Whoa, he actually said doctor.]
action /NEVER
I see your manners have improved today, Luke; how nice of you to surprise me.
[[Sorry about the sarcasm; don't worry, he is actually rather pleased to see you!]]
My latest invention; an energy collection device. Want to take a look?
action
[Were you expecting overnight miracles? Sure hope not. Kato's question draws Luke's attention enough that he drops it, though, and focuses instead on what's being the older man.]
Yeah, sure. What does it do?
action
It turns the energy needed for a Pokemon to attack into energy used to power a machine.
[[Since you need to ask, you obviously haven't watched the demonstration.
...this could be useful.]]
action
....sobbing]
What do you mean? What kind of machine?
[Oh man, it'd be so easy for Kato to spin this.]
action
[[Let him hold out the bomb-I MEAN UM....BATTERY
LET HIM HOLD OUT THE BATTERY]]
I merely attach this, and the effects are explosive. I actually have some plans for it; I want to make a lighthouse brighter. Interested in helping?
action
[He holds the
bombbattery, turns it over, tests the weight in his palm.] This is pretty big. How do you...power it up?action
[[Luke he is this close to just standing here and cackling like a lunatic, stop making it so easy good god]]
Why, the Pokemon help me.
[[Let him indicate his unconscious, potentially traumatized team over there.]]
They use their special attack, and the machine takes the energy. The result is a deep sleep; it's completely painless.
no subject
So they're...sleeping? Huh. What kind of special attack do they use?
no subject
It's an attack called Explosion; one of the most powerful a Pokemon can use. It's based on their internal energy, hence why they go to sleep once it's been deposited in the machine. Isn't it interesting? My Pokemon were very willing to help.
I believe the device will really be able to help people.
[[
no subject
So why'd you wanna make this lighthouse brighter, anyway? Can't you just test it out on a building here?
[Whine whiny I don't wanna travel all the way out west....]
no subject
[[Let him reach over and clap you on the shoulder like a helpful, fatherly figure, Luke!!]]
Especially if they're carrying things that will benefit my research, and the team. Expensive equipment that won't survive a trip to the bottom of the ocean, you see.
[[Have a smile. It's definitely not evil.]]
All for the glory of Team Rocket, Luke. I said you had potential; why not prove it by assisting me? I can put a good word in to our superiors.
no subject
Yeah--I mean, sure, of course. I'll help you out. So...is there anything I should do?
no subject
Not at the moment; you just focus on getting that Pokemon of yours trained up. I'll be needing the pair of you when the time comes.
[[Have another 'i'm-definitely-not-a-villian' smile.]]
Team Rocket will appreciate it.
no subject
All right, then we'll do our best.
[An actually authoritative look to Zorua, who is surprised to see it.] Right?
[Zorua nods. FOR THE GLORY OF TEAM ROCKET!!]