[lux/nox read] The Ranger Union

[tantan7]

So I'm bringing back my ranger character (who I'm sure none of you recall), Joshua and considered the position of rangers in PRE. I've decided to initiate a ranger union, composing mainly of the combined efforts of the foreign regions of Fiore, Almia, and Oblivia. I've never played any of the ranger games but I'd like to use them as the background of the ranger union.

I'm posting this here first because this is an entirely different faction in-character-wise. While they are neutral (like most Unovans), they are loosely aligned with Lux. I'm concerned what action (if any) Lux would take on the advancement of the Ranger Union (temporary name) as their peaceful movement would most definitely interfere with Lux. They will do protests and spread public knowledge, which would cross with Lux's leash on the press. I imagine there will be issues and assassinations one way or another as far as politics is concerned but if the Ranger Union wouldn't be welcomed in the first place, then I have to know. Because if they can't operate legally, they will operate illegally and their general alignment will lean on Nox.

And just to clear it out, Joshua isn't the leader of the RU and the RU isn't going to end up playing a particular, major role. They will simply house rangers and provide them a purpose and a different story in the site. They may or may not fight for a particular faction but they're there to fight for Mother Nature. They may end up doing some background role such as pushing a ceasefire in Hoenn, which may or may not be actively pursued by the existing rangers in the site, but it would be canon in-character.

I mostly just really want Joshua to end up rping with some rangers out there. As his character will not fit too well with the others, I want to build something canon instead and hope all else would fit.

I'd also like to ask the staff a nod at my plan for "trading" Pokemon regardless of faction among the rangers. Unlike Trainers, Rangers don't hoard Pokemon in their PC. They have a few personal helpers but most of the time, they borrow Pokemon trained specifically for rescue. I was thinking of having members pool all sorts of Pokemon that other fellow rangers could use and borrow if they need it for something. The Pokemon aren't allowed to be traded through the usual trade thread in the HQs. Their purpose will strictly for this ic reasoning.

I think that would be all for now. Just need to make sure the creation of the RU won't be messing up with the existing site canon.

[fazt]

Hey look, a ranger...but in Nox! Indeed I too have been developing a ranger plan in which the Oblivia rangers are enraged by Lux's destructive behaviors and sent peeps to fight along side Nox to stop this silly war (like the French did to old America and such). Had it all planned out too...but then something rather retched came up and I had to postpone the plot. Life brings nothing but trouble. Wasn't gonna bother with the whole thing but then I read this and I was all "Oh look plot opportunity! Yay!"

So I am guessing that Oblivia might have had to break away from the RU because they might hold a higher moral ground which they would uphold thanks to their religious background (they have like, a million temples to Arceus apparently. It's like the legend of zelda over there). They were to be the Nox of Johto since at the time of the proposed plot Team Rocket had its hands full in Kanto, I think they're still up there. I don't know if you would like to roll with this or not, but I think it offers a different perspective. Also I thought the main-region Rangers weren't part of the main Ranger Union, rather "Rangers" hired by the league...or was that a different plot? Too many plots.

[tantan7]

Oh that's cool! Maybe there's general hostility and distrust among the three ranger regions. Does this mean that Oblivia is openly against Lux? This could have some tension between the RU and Lux then of accusation that the RU might be secretly associating with Oblivia.

I'm sure there are more than one ranger organization out there. I guess the RU is mostly an alliance within the three regions (until Oblivia changed sides, I assumed) where foreign rangers are more than welcome to join.

I'm pretty busy myself. In fact, I shouldn't be in PRE at all but if this is going to be a more personal plot, I think I can manage.

And I don't mind if we take the main setting to Johto for a clash. This would mean I may have to end up plotting with myself with Shamees but that's always fun anyway.

Oh and since you're here, I actually wanted to know what Blaine has to say about this.

[fazt]

Oblivia is indeed openly hating on Lux,though they of course only revealed their intentions after they got in. It doesn't have to only be Johto though, Johto is just where Oblivia is settling. The rest of the rangers could go anywhere.

As for Blaine, he kind of just signed the papers so to speak. He let the rangers in (though he didn't know Oblivia would turn on him so he's kind of peeved though not as much as Xander or "Owen" would have been), in the end though he is kind of busy doing a secret project to benefit Lux. He's hoping the regions can manage themselves until he finishes. He's still gots his eyes on them though...