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[The quakes continue.

It has been over 24 hours since the first major earthquake shook Union and the aftershocks have yet to relent. Though the majority are of a much lower magnitude than the original quake, the occasional rumble shakes the city with almost as much intensity. It is approximately one hour after one such occurrence that the Warp Band and the emergency broadcasts flicker to life once more of their own accord. The efficient voice sounds forth - there is a bit of strain noticeable this time...]

This is the Union emergency broadcast system with an ongoing assessment of the present situation. All citizens, please stop your activities and make note of the instructions given within.

Due to the unusually prolonged nature of the earthquakes, it has been determined that the current situation is unaccountable for by normal tectonic motion. While experts suggest that the most likely source is wild Pokémon activity, new developments have led the Council to suspect otherwise. A report from a group of Rangers searching for an iron mine describes the Eastern Mountains as the epicenter of the original earthquake; additionally, an unusual radio signal has been detected from this area. No radio towers have been constructed in this region.

In the face of the ongoing seismic activity and the immediate dangers presented to Union, the Council has determined that it is of the utmost priority for the quakes to stop. At this time, all able-bodied individuals willing and capable of mounting an expedition are asked to travel immediately to the Eastern Mountains to investigate. If the radio signal is determined to be related to the earthquakes, the Council requests that it be blocked by any means.

All supplies for these expeditions will be provided by the Outpost, free of charge.

For those unable or unwilling to leave Union at this time, a significant amount of work remains to be done. The following are updates concerning the present status of Union:

Currently, the foundations of Sector 3 have been damaged to a sufficient extent such that the towers may become structurally unsound. All residents in the Sector 3 towers should therefore prepare for evacuation. All residents are expected to vacate their homes within the space of 2 hours, following which Swords and Guardsmen will be making rounds. Temporary shelters are being constructed in the Entertainment District.

Thanks to the efforts of all involved, the wild Pokémon situation has been improving, though vigilance and caution must still be exercised around the Old City entrances. While accommodations cannot be made for all individuals, calm Pokémon may be taken to the Habitat Tower for temporary housing. The majority of Pokémon now appear to be coming from Entrance 6 and Entrance 8 into the Old City.

While the eastern mountains are considered higher priority, the Council also asks that those who wish to stay in Union investigate the Old City for a possible cause as to the fear of these Pokémon. While the continued quakes make investigation dangerous, the interval between quakes has never been shorter than three hours, making travel possible within this time.

All citizens should continue to be ready for further quakes. Please remain alert for further updates as they come.

[The voice cuts off once more.]

((This post may be used as a mingle thread to address any of the issues raised within. You may also make individual posts at this time. Responses may be addressed in regards to the announcement, or forward dated to describe preparing for an expedition. The locations described within are named for the purposes of RP; they may be used as places your character is familiar with or towers your characters live in.

Expedition groups should be no more than four in size. If you would like us to randomize you a group, please respond to the OoC post here. The linked post may also be used for planning groups.

The IC post for expedition groups, either to the iron mines or down to the Old City, is here. The linked post may also be used for groups simply reacting to the situation in Union.))

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*He looks at Takuro.*

There, see? I told you it would be better to stay and help out in Union. We can start journeying later.

*Takuro looks about as unimpressed as a Pokemon can get. Yeah, sure, he believes you, Hiroshi. Really.*

[As a Ranger, it's already Levi's job to find out what's going on outside the walls of Union, so when the express orders for everyone to go to the Eastern Mountains comes on over the Warp Band he's a little troubled. Why would they send everyone to the mountains? Most civilians weren't trained for anything... He hoped most would stay behind for city repair. Even the Old City would be safer for them than outside the city.]

[Still, an order is an order. Levi is currently watching members of the Guard and young members of the Rangers handing out supplies to the civvies, over seeing the whole thing from a perch above the outpost tent. A pink Murkrow is pretty outstanding, though, especially when there's a Venipede on the wooden post with him (how'd it get up there?) He's watching, so if anyone does anything stupid or needs some help, he'll come down to assist. (Or beat you up.)]

[a.) various districts/general roaming; mostly Sector 3]

[When a crisis like an earthquake strikes in Union, it's always means that Quinn must drop whatever she was doing, usually being one of the Rangers that is mostly outside of Union and in the forests to do her daily Ranger work, and returns home quickly. Now, she is walking through Sector 3, watching families evacuate and follow guards and Swords alike to be moved to temporary shelter.

The announcement from the Warp Band is a bit worrysome, but it's still an order and she must follow it. If anyone needs directions or assistance from the Ranger walking by, she is certainly available to give them.]

[b.) outpost]

[She is over at the equipment tents, going through a nicely packed backpack of supplies by her side, double checking the objects inside for her trip to the mountains in order to investigate the mines. Edan pecks at her shoulder for her attention before flying on to her hand, the little bird seems very excited and chirping loudly for anyone can hear. Unless they can also understand Pokémon speech without the use of the Warp Band, it might get a little annoying even with the Ranger calming him down.]

[Hey, Quinn! Got everything? Are we ready to go?]

Looks like it. We'll set out in a few moments.

[What about, ya know-]

I know what you are going to say, little guy. We can worry about that later. Right now, we have to follow orders and see if we can fix this mess. Okay?

[You got it!]

[Just a normal example of people and Pokémon having a little chat... Totally normal, yes.]

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