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[center][color=Gray][h1]The Causality[/h1][/color] — Organization — 

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[color=gray][h3]Mission Statement:[/h3][/color][indent]Despite having the privilege to live alongside Pokemon, most people fail to recognize this privilege and instead believe it to be a right or even a god-given mission. Our mission is to correct this misunderstanding with whatever means necessary — to liberate the Pokemon and allow them to pick and choose their trainers. Pokemon have suffered in silence for much too long, but they will now have a voice and a hand to serve and aid them. Those unable to properly train their Pokemon do not deserve to be trainers, and The Causality aims to weed the tainted ranks of unworthy trainers.[/indent]
[color=gray][h3]Organization History:[/h3][/color][indent]Founded over Six years ago, The Causality was sown as a seed by founder Fallon Accardi but quickly spread like wildfire, drawing enlightened and worthy trainers into its ranks. Now one of the largest organizations in the regions, its ranks include everyone from beginner-rank trainers to master-rank champions that share a common goal: to liberate Pokemon from unworthy trainers and uphold [i]Pokemons’[/i] rights rather than humans’. 

Over the years, many incidents involving the organization have happened, garnering both criticism and support from the public. Misunderstanding the organization’s end goals is widespread among members, but so is eviction. The Causality is as brutally strict with the world as it is with its own members, and any sort of offense against Pokemon will lead to immediate probation if not eviction. Members are held in check by the organization’s Captains who are in turn managed by the Commanders. Only those who have been around long enough are said to have had the privilege to meet the founder, and thus many believe the master-rank trainer to be but a myth — a legend to scare the members into line and ward off any action from law enforcement. Such is unneeded, however, since members rarely even get the chance to meet those of higher rank than themselves; secrecy and privacy lay the basis of the organization, and those foolish enough to ignore this unspoken rule are said to have suffered severe consequences.[/indent]
[color=gray][h3][u]Bonus Points:[/u][/h3][/color][indent][u][b]1 Point: [/b][/u]Members will earn extra trainer points whenever they make an interact with or make an impact on Pokemon, good or bad. This is self-evaluated by trainers and logged into the system, and any abuse may be subject to investigation and subsequent eviction.

[u][b]5 Points: [/b][/u]Members will earn five extra trainer points when they garner widespread public attention in some way that upholds the organization’s mission statement. Whether or not these requirements are met will be judged by organization Captains (or Commanders), and any complaints as to the ruling may be ignored completely. You will receive a message through your Pokedex if you have been approved.

[u][b]10 Points: [/b][/u]Members will earn ten points when they reclaim a Pokemon from an unworthy trainer, be it through legal or illegal means. Again, judgement will be carried out by Captains (or Commanders). Again, a message will be sent if you have been approved for this bonus.[/indent]
[color=gray][h3]Membership Requirements:[/h3][/color][indent]Pass a personalized initiation overseen by one of the Captains (or Commanders). Of course, you’ll have to find a Captain (or Commander) first.[/indent]
[hr][color=gray][h2]Current Members:[/h2][/color]
[hider=Current Members][indent][u][b]     Founder:          [/b][/u]
[indent]Fallon Accardi — NPC // Status — Unknown[/indent]

[u][b]     Commanders:          [/b][/u]
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[center][color=gray][h2]Mission Channel:[/h2][/color][/center][i]Upon joining the organization, trainers will submit their Pokedexes for alteration. After getting it back, they will find that they will be able to access a specialized app linked to the organization’s server. Although messages only come from the server and to the members, they may use the app to communicate with other members they have met and registered within the app, including their primary Captain (or Commander), who will keep track of their mission progress and report it to the organization through a channel only accessible to Captains and Commanders.[/i]

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[hr][center][b][i]—  — No current missions to undertake, check back at a later date. — —[/i][/b][/center]
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Additional lore and information for interested parties, written in OOC language.

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[hider=The Initiation Process][color=gray][h3]The Initiation Process:[/h3][/color][indent]A completely optional part of joining the organization, although it is preferred that — if you choose to skip this step — you mention it in a post pertaining to your character’s joining the organization either before or after they actually join (flashbacks are fine too). As trainers can start off as Captain or Commander as well, whether or not to participate in this sequence is up to your discretion. The process, if you are interested, will go be a scenario-like session like so:

First, in order to even be considered as an initiate, your character will have to track down an existing Captain (or Commander). This Captain will serve as their “main Captain” in the future, meaning that they will be the “overseer” for your particular trainer and point your trainer towards missions and send reports to the organization about your trainer. Your Captain can be a fellow user (if you wish to do collabs) or a NPC (if you wish to solo post). Further information about Captains can be found in the section below. Once your trainer has made contact with the Captain and piqued the Captain’s interest enough for him or her to offer your trainer a spot in the organization, the actual initiation will start.

The initiation is a test that can be anything you want. Terms are discussed via PM or OOC chat and, again, are completely optional (although recommended because they make for interesting plot fodder). Some examples of terms are: 
[list][*]Give up one of your Pokemon for the good of the organization. (This Pokemon will either be released, held until your character passes another test, or returned at a later date. Just reclaim it in a post if desired). 
[*]Win a battle, either against a random NPC or against your chosen Captain (or Commander). The NPC will presumably be breaking one of the organization’s missions and thus “deserve” whatever’s coming at them. The Captain, of course, will be fighting the battle depending on the terms set via OOC or over PM. [/list]
Throughout the process, however, your trainer will be eligible for organization bonuses even though they are not technically part of the organization yet. You may choose whether to have the points just be added to your trainer’s account or to have your trainer claim the points after their official recognition as a member. The initiation will end after your character has satisfied whatever terms outlined over PM or OOC, and the process will end with their Pokedex being collected, altered, and returned. The process of your character’s initiation is basically a self-motivated, self-chosen story you can write — completely voluntary and a sure-join if you wish it to be.[/indent][/hider]
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[hider=Organization Layout][color=gray][h3]Organization Layout, Members, and Duties:[/h3][/color][list][*][color=silver][b]Non-members:[/b][/color] All people, trainers or not, are viable candidates for the organization. The only requirement for them to join is contact with and approval from an existing Captain (or Commander), which can be hard to acquire due to the anonymity and secrecy that pervades the organization.
[*][color=silver][b]Pre-initiates:[/b][/color] After making contact with an existing Captain (or Commander), non-members will be subject to initiation, of which will be discussed over PM or OOC if desired. These members informally reap all the benefits of a full-fledged member, although they are not yet allowed to take missions (duh).

[*][color=silver][b]Member:[/b][/color] The average “grunt” of an organization, these members are watched over by the Captain or Commander that carried out their initiation and are able to take on and complete missions. Numerous and rather looked down upon by Captains and commanders, these members are constantly vying to rise above the glass ceiling between membership and Captainship.

[*][color=silver][b]Captains:[/b][/color] These members have passed the first glass ceiling (usually through promotion by a Commander) and earned the right to oversee other members. Captains in charge of members are expected to send reports of member activity to through a special channel that feeds to Commanders, documenting everything from achievement to level of publicity and recommendation of eviction. [Everything here is by choice of poster; feel free to ignore your duties completely, although another captain may step in and fill your shoes if one of your assigned members requires it.] Another glass ceiling stands between Captains and Commanders, mostly because a promotion to Commandership requires approval from Fallon (who is an NPC, although it is preferred if you refer to [@Dusksong] or [@LuckyBlackCat] for permission before you post as her). As meeting her is hard enough, usually promotion to Commandership requires some sort of groundbreaking action or publicity stunt.

[*][color=silver][b]Commanders:[/b][/color] The highest-ranking group of members, Commanders tend to rank Skilled and above. All have made contact with Fallon at least once (although perhaps not in person as contact with her is rare as-is). Commanders are expected to oversee both members and captains, meeting every week or so IC to discuss the happenings in the organization — possible promotions, evictions, and everything in-between. They are the ones who put up and approve missions, as well as the ones who have the final say as to happenings within the organization. (Duties may be taken over temporarily if users are inactive, users are open to return and resume activities any time.)
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[hider=Unspoken Rules][color=gray][h3]Unspoken Rules[/h3][/color][list][*][color=silver][b]Silence is Golden:[/b][/color] Never discuss organization-related information with someone not related to the organization. As members are not sure as to each other’s identities, this may very well lead to a deadlock in which members remain isolated . In such circumstances, members may request that their Commander or Captain put them in contact with a fellow member, but the sharing of information with anyone not inside the organization is immediate grounds for eviction and punishment (carried out without regards to the law, of course).

[*][color=silver][b]Fallon is a Myth, a Legend, a Leader:[/b][/color] Be it Commander, Captain, or member, there is an unspoken rule that no one should talk about Fallon. Supported by superstition that she has eyes everywhere and relatively omnipotent and omnipresent (if psychic-types are real, she might as well be), speaking about her is considered bad luck. Although her existence is questionable, it is a given to all members and should not be questioned (even if the Commanders are the only ones that know the truth). Commanders too are hesitant to talk about her as many of their fellows are loyal to a fault and any bad-mouthing may result in immediate protest from another Commander. 

[*][color=silver][b]United Under One Flag:[/b][/color] Sharing tips and training together is common among members of the organization, especially after they’ve made contact with one another. This is primarily because one of the organization’s missions is to hone trainers’ skills as Pokemon trainers, sharpening both their and their Pokemon’s skills. 

[*][color=silver][b]Above the Law:[/b][/color] There is a general atmosphere within the organization that members are “above the law.” While this does not mean that all actions are condoned (stealing a trainer’s Pokemon must be justified properly; you cannot steal a “worthy” trainer’s Pokemon), many believe it to be so and end up testing their eviction.

[*][color=silver][b]The Pokecorp Feud:[/b][/color] The Causality has held a long-standing feud against everything Pokecorp. In their eyes, the company is an attempt to monetize Pokemon, and it’s working. For the members of the organization, Pokemon training is a privilege given by Pokemon, not by people with wealth and influence. Thus, members of The Causality are allowed and even encouraged to sabotage Pokecorp in any way possible.
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[hider=The Pokecorp Feud][color=gray][h3]The Pokecorp Feud[/h3][/color][indent]The Causality has held a long-standing feud against everything Pokecorp. In their eyes, the company is an attempt to monetize Pokemon, and it’s working. For the members of the organization, Pokemon training is a privilege given by Pokemon, not by people with wealth and influence. 
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[hider=NPC: Fallon Accardi][hr]
[center][h1][color=maroon]Fallon Accardi[/color][/h1][/center]
[center][hr][img]http://data.whicdn.com/images/54776409/large.jpg[/img][hr][color=maroon][h3][b]31 | Female[/b][/h3][/color][/center][u][b][color=maroon]Rank:[/color][/b][/u]
[indent]Master[/indent]
[u][b][color=maroon]Organization:[/color][/b][/u]
[indent]The Causality (Allegedly)[/indent]
[u][b][color=maroon]Occupation:[/color][/b][/u]
[indent]Past: Region Champion
Current: Unknown[/indent]
[u][b][color=maroon]Appearance:[/color][/b][/u]
[indent]Her trainer profile states that Fallon stands at a tall 5’11” with blazing maroon hair and piercing purple eyes. Accounts from past opponents recount that the woman easily calls attention to herself when she enters the room and is usually cold and apathetic towards others, warding away people rather than drawing them towards her. Varying mixtures of admiration, jealousy, and spite can be found within these accounts, painting a picture of a lone wolf whose fangs only grew sharper with time.
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[u][b][color=maroon]Biography:[/color][/b][/u]
[indent]Not much is known to the public about Fallon’s past other than that she was once a legendary trainer who claimed the title of region champion in all the known regions and was widely known as one of the strongest trainers alive. Despite the publicity and admirance, Fallon mysteriously fell off the grid, losing most of her fame and earning her much criticism. While still a legend among those aspiring to be champions, she’s now a relatively unknown figure to most of the public. 

Two years after her disappearance, an organization sprouted up, proffering Fallon’s name when asked for the founder. Varying accounts of sightings have been documented within and without the organization, painting a portrait of an enigmatic overseer who deals both justice and injustice with a merciless hand. An avenging angel to some and a seraph to others, Fallon has grown from a mere trainer into a sort of legend. Some claim to have glimpsed her training in the woods, while others swear that they’ve been robbed of their Pokemon by someone matching her description. Others still put forth that Fallon actually passed away in a terrible accident, thus resulting in her disappearance. Opinions vary widely, and nothing is for sure. Through all of it, however, it is clear that the master-rank trainer — if still in the world of the living — lives above the law that binds most trainers.
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[u][b][color=maroon]Personality:[/color][/b][/u] 
[indent]Unknown
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[h3][color=maroon]Pokemon Party[/color][/h3]Fallon’s party, as according to her last Championship tournament.
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