Team Galactic
You know who they are.
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Team Galactic appears to operate on a hierarchical structure with different pay grades. You can get promotions by working hard. Alternatively, if you do poorly, you will be demoted and they'll take away your Pokemon.
The grunts of Team Galactic do not seem to understand what Cyrus is up to.
They present themselves to the world as a group that is investigating novel energy sources. However, actual encounters with grunts show that they take things from people by force.
Jubilife
Dawn: That man... What is he doing?
Dawn: Um...
Lucas: That guy... What’s he doing?
Lucas: Uh, excuse...
Mysterious man: WHAAAT?!
Mysterious man: ...How did you know? How did you unmask me as a member of the International Police?!
Dawn: Huh? What? I beg your pardon? I was just making conversation...
Lucas: Huh? What? Are you kidding? I was just making small talk...
Shady man: ...Heh. You claim you were only making conversation, do you? But, I know better not to believe that. No, no, no. You recognized right away that I was someone extraordinary. That is why you spoke to me, is it not? Your power of observation is fearsome! Quite admirable, you are!
Now that my cover has been blown, let me introduce myself. I am a globe-trotting elite of the International Police. My name... Ah, no, I shall inform you only of my code name. My code name, it is Looker. It is what they all call me. Incidentally, is the saying, “Don’t be a thief!” familiar to you?
Looker: Yes, that is correct. Taking what belongs to others is wrong.
Looker: No? You claim to not know it? How could that be? Perhaps your mama has said it, but you have forgotten it, like usual? Now listen, my friends. It is wrong to take what belongs to others.
Unfortunately, there are apparently those who do not heed those words. In Sinnoh, in fact, there are criminals stealing the Pokémon of others. I have, therefore, been on the lookout for characters arousing my suspicion. Incidentally, you are Trainers, yes? Perhaps you can make use of this?
That Vs. Recorder, it is a nifty device for recording a match. I obtained it because it is quite popular these days. But myself, I do not do Pokémon battling very often. It will be in better hands with you.
Looker: Also, I have a request. If you were to see me again, I ask that you not talk to me, for I am on duty. ...Actually, yes, yes, you may speak to me. You must. Not because I am lonely, no, no! You must inform me of bad guys! You must inform me of any happenings!
Oreburgh
Man in Pokemon Center: Hmmm! What, or who, is this Team Galactic?! They make wonderful claims of a dream energy source on one hand... But rumor has it, they steal Pokémon from others by force. It’s a mystery! They’re mysterious! Isn’t anyone investigating them?
Jubilife, Part 2
Looker: Tell me, have you not obtained\na Pal Pad?\rIs not a Pal Pad free to anyone visiting\nthe Pokémon Center’s basement?\rMystery man: Now, now, now, now, now! Professor Rowan, you must comply. Hand over all your research findings. For free, naturally. Failure to comply will result in a painful time for your assistant.
Rowan: Ah, … Well? How is the Pokédex progressing? Hm! That’s Oreburgh’s Gym Badge, I see. But hadn’t I given you your first Pokémon only recently...? Perhaps being a Trainer is like second nature to you.
Mystery man: Oh, professor of Pokémon, must you be so difficult? We are speaking to you on business. Because this is work for us. What we’re saying is—we demand you comply with our demands.
Rowan: Quiet, you lot! Why must you be such a nuisance? Let me list some lessons you still need to learn. #1: Don’t loiter about for no good reason. #2: Don’t interrupt others while they are attempting to converse. #3: If you don’t get your way, don’t raise your voice to be intimidating. #4: Don’t think you’ve grown strong just because you’re in a group. #5: What is with those outlandish outfits you have on?
My goodness... You call yourselves adults? You kids, don’t grow up to be like these sorry specimens.
Mystery man: Eeeeeh! You had to make this personal! You have forced our hand into making a show of force! We will make you regret insulting Team Galactic!
Rowan: You kids, give these thugs a lesson in civility, please.
Dawn: Let’s battle together!
Lucas: Join me and battle these guys!
[after defeat]Grunt 1: You leave us no option. We will retreat for now. We shall do so because Team Galactic is benevolent to all.
Rowan: That lot... They called themselves Team Galactic. When Pokémon evolve, they seem to release some type of energy... However, I believe that it’s a mystic power far beyond our control. But Team Galactic seems to be studying that power’s potential. They want to know if it can be used as energy for something...
Dawn: Did you know? The professor studies the evolution of Pokémon, too. According to his research, 90% of all Pokémon are somehow tied to evolution! Well, maybe that’s the reason those people tried to take the professor’s research data by force. That’s really unforgivable!
Lucas: Did you know about this? The professor studies the evolution of Pokémon, too. According to his research, 90% of all Pokémon are somehow tied to evolution! Maybe that’s the reason those goons tried to take the professor’s research data. They’re not allowed to do that!
Rowan: It’s all over, so you can relax now. Still, thanks to you two, nothing came of that situation. I appreciate that. Incidentally... Kudos to you for your battling skill. It got me thinking. Why don’t you collect all the Gym Badges of Sinnoh? Doing so, you will be sure to encounter lots of Pokémon. That, of course, means your Pokédex pages will continuously fill up. In other words, it will be of great help to my research. That said, I’ve given you your first Pokémon and Pokédex as yours to keep. You’re free to do with them as you wish. Take care now.
Floaroma
Woman at Pokemon Center : There’ve been problems with the\nelectric power lately.\rIs there some trouble at the Valley\nWindworks? Woman in town: I wanted to get some flowers from\nthe Floaroma Meadow...\rBut some Team Galactic guys in snazzy\noutfits came along...\r Those Galactic guys went to the\nmeadow past these flowers here... [blocking the path] Grunt 1: Aren’t we Team Galactic?\nAnd we’re assigned here?\rStanding around among flowers...\nThis doesn’t seem all that cool.\r
Valley Windworks
Grunt outside: Don’t you dare go into the Valley\nWindworks.\rI got ordered to keep everyone out\nif they’re not part of Team Galactic.\rYou’re giving me a look that makes\nme think you’re gonna try to get in.\rOK, then.\nYou’ll have to battle me for it!\r [after defeat] Yeah, like I’m really supposed to\nwin with a Pokémon like this... [after battle] Isn’t that just great.\nGetting owned by some kid.\rBut you can’t do a thing if I lock\nmyself in with my Works Key!\rThat’s right, the other Works Key’s\nnot here!\rMy cohorts in the flower patch have\nthe only other one!\rHahaha! In that sense, I’m no longer\nthe loser!\rFloaroma (part 2)
Grunt 1: Enough arguing! Hand over that sweet Honey!
Grunt 2: Do as we say! Team Galactic will have that Honey! We must have it to attract Pokémon in great numbers!
Grunt 1: Hey! This kid is a witness! What’ll we do?
Grunt 2: We don’t need the brat running off to get help... The solution’s simple! We ensure the brat stays quiet!
[after defeat] ...This is why I’m gonna be stuck as\na grunt forever...\nGrunt 1: This is so lame... They’re going to dock my pay!
Grunt 2: I’m up next! Heheheh... Battling you right after my cohort weakened you gives me the edge!
[after defeat] ...I want a promotion so I can get some\ntougher Pokémon...\nGrunt 1: This brat’s tough! Like, really, really tough! Tougher than I can put into words, and I know a lot of words! We’re done for here... Let’s get back to the Valley Windworks.
Oh, what’s this thing? They seem to have forgotten it... It’s a Works Key... It must be for the Valley Windworks! It’s of no use to me. You may as well have it.
Thank you! You surely saved me. Those goons were trying to rob me of my sweet, sweet Honey. They sure were weird, though. You saw how they were dressed. What they were saying didn’t make a whole lot of sense, either. Oh! I need to thank you! This sweet, sweet Honey! Go on, take a whole lot!
Valley Windworks (part 2)
Mars: I’m one of Team Galactic’s three Commanders. ...No, wait. That’s one of four Commanders. My name is Mars! We’ve been trying to create a new world that’s better than this one... But people have shown little understanding about what we do. You don’t understand either, do you? It’s a little saddening... So, let’s have a battle to decide what we should do next. If I win, you leave. If you win, we, Team Galactic, will leave!
Mars: Oops! I messed that one up! That’s all right, though. I quite enjoyed our battle.
Charon: My, my. Lose to a child, will you? But, no matter. We’ve collected plenty of electricity. With the power we obtained, we can do something quite spectacular. It seems quite obvious to me, Charon, the genius even the boss recognizes. Now, Mars, we should be going.
Mars: Will you shut it! The boss is the only person in the world who’s allowed to order me around! You can keep quiet around me! You only joined us recently. Don’t think you’re important!
Mars (to player): I guess it’s time to say good-bye and leave for the time being!
Reading the PCs reveals some text.
PC: The bringer of wars...Your target is the energy of the power plant. The bringer of contentment... Your target is the Pokémon statue of Eterna City. The bringer of aging... Your target is the Pokémon that sleeps on today. The dream energy.
Team Galactic
The PC screen is filled with numbers upon numbers. Better not disturb it.
The man you rescue:
Team Galactic... They were saying they had to gather Pokémon and energy no matter what. It was for creating a new universe, or so they claimed. Nothing they said made any sort of sense to me. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for you saving me. I can finally see my little daughter again!
Little girl: Papa! Yuck! Papa, you’re stinky! Go shower now, stinky!
Papa: Oh, sorry! Ahaha! They had me working nonstop!
Eterna City
Grunt: Hey! You there, kid! Stay away from that Pokémon statue! Team Galactic is conducting an official investigation here!
Grunt: Hey, you! Yeah, you, Trainer! Errr... It’s OK. Never mind. You look tough. I won’t take... Um, I’ll just let you keep your Pokémon. Carry on!
Citizen: Have you seen our building? Team Galactic is so stinking rich that we can have one built instantly!
Citizen: Since that Team Galactic building went up, the city’s atmosphere has gotten all creepy and tense. I don’t know what those people are doing up in that place...
Citizen: With Team Galactic gone, what’s going to happen to their building?
Child: My friend said Team Galactic took his favorite Pokémon away. I don’t think he’s telling the truth. Team Galactic looks so cool. They don’t look like common thugs.
Eterna City Building
Looker: Hello! It is me! Me! Hahaha! I have startled you, yes? I am, after all, an officer of the International Police. It is only natural that I be a master of disguise.
...Incidentally, you are a first-rate Trainer. Of that, I am very aware. I therefore think you will be OK, but I must warn you to be careful anyway. Also, a word of advice. This building, it has two stairs. One of them, a trap it must be. But the crooks of Team Galactic, they do not appear, how shall I say, smart. There should be an easy way to tell the stairs apart!
Looker: Now, I have been conducting my investigation into Team Galactic. But I have no clue as to who they are or what it is they wish to do. The minions, they appear ignorant of the intentions of their boss. Also, a word of advice. This building, it has two stairs. One of them, a trap it must be. But the crooks of Team Galactic, they do not appear, how shall I say, smart. There should be an easy way to tell the stairs apart!
Grunt: Welcome to Team Galactic. Are you here to donate your Pokémon? What? You’re not? Then kindly get off our property! Do we have to bring the pain like we did with the Cycle Shop manager?
As a group, Team Galactic has its sights set on the stars, not on this world!
The path you chose leads to glory.
Grunt: Our mission is to implement our operations without question. It is all for the new world order that our boss will lead!
Grunt: This won’t go unpunished...
Grunt: I’m willing to do anything to get ahead in Team Galactic. One day you’ll see what we are all about. It’s wonder, compassion, splendor, humor, power, awe, and tragedy!
Grunt: I won’t let you disrupt our research! This is for Team Galactic!
Grunt: I got whipped... I look pathetic...
Grunt: Our boss is a scientific genius! He will make the power of mythical Pokémon his own!
Grunt: Hey, now! Our HQ is a state-of-the-art facility! A snot-nosed kid like you ought to keep your dirty hands to yourself!
Grunt: You and your Pokémon weren’t part of my calculations...
Grunt: Our boss is trying to create an entirely new world. A world only for us! For Team Galactic!
Team Galactic is working hard to find new energy sources for the future!
We are conducting research on new forms of energy! We want to harness the mysterious power of Pokémon and use it as energy!
Sign: Let us make progress together!
Team Galactic
Ordinary people like you can’t understand Team Galactic’s grand designs! Come to think of it... I don’t even know what’s going on...
Sign: Question not and follow this path! The road to success!
Jupiter: Eh? Did you want something? How silly of me to even ask. You want to free the Pokémon. Fine! I, Jupiter, will deal with you.
Jupiter: Well, aren’t you tough...? It’s OK, though. Our official Pokémon-statue investigation is finished. Mars has collected energy from the Valley Windworks. We’re pretty much finished here. I’ll let you in on one little thing. Our boss is researching the myths of ancient Pokémon. With the power of mythical Pokémon, he will become the ruler of Sinnoh... I suggest you keep out of Team Galactic’s affairs from now on. This is your last warning!
CLEFAIRY: Pi...
What is it with this Team Galactic? Why did they take our Pokémon? What are they trying to accomplish?
I got my CLEFAIRY back, and it’s all thanks to you! But that Team Galactic... They said, “CLEFAIRY came from space. Hand it over!” Their logic baffles me still. It’s like they are from space! Anyway, they’re gone now. Thank you very much! I can’t thank you enough right now, but cruise by my Cycle Shop, OK?
BUNEARY: Myun...
Working for world peace.
Team Galactic
Pastoria City
Barry: It doesn’t matter. I made you my master! I decided! But forget that! There’s trouble brewing! There’s a Team Galactic goon in front of the Observatory Gate. He said something about using a bomb!
Wake: WHAAAAT?! No one messes with Pastoria! Not on my watch!
Barry: Hey! Master! Wait!
[...]
Wake: So, where’s this Galac...
Explosion: DDDOOOMMM!!
Grunt: Fweh! That was rough.
Wake: YOU! What’ve you done?!
Grunt: What’ve I done, you’re asking? Well, technically speaking, it wasn’t me. The package that arrived, see, that was a bomb, named the Galactic Bomb. Me, I was told to push the button. So I did. Like, “Poink!” Oh, that’s right! Mustn’t forget! The test results need reporting! Cheerio, then! You daft codger, your mask’s absurd!
Wake: The Great Marsh is invaluable...
Wake: You two! Do NOT follow me! Don’t let anyone else in, either! There’d be big trouble if there’s any of that bomb left!
Barry: Hey! You go after that Galactic goon! I’m staying here like Master said! Gotta keep others from going in! Don’t let that Galactic guy get away!
Barry: What’s the matter?! Why aren’t you gone already?! Go after that Galactic goon!
Barry: What’s the matter?! Why aren’t you gone already?! Go after that Galactic goon!
Grunt: What’s with you? Stop chasing after me, you. I’ve half a mind to pulverize you with my Pokémon! But I have to be on my way to the lake ASAP! So, you’re lucky! I’m out! All right, do I make myself clear? Don’t you dare follow me!
Grunt: We needed the energy from the Valley Windworks to make this... It would take a scientific genius to make something like this... Therefore, our boss, who made this, is a scientific mechanical genius!
Grunt: Graw! You were eavesdropping! I was just thinking out loud! But I’m not going to waste my energy knocking you around...
Grunt: But, boy, this Galactic Bomb packs a pretty big wallop. With this baby here there’s not much we can’t blow up. I wonder what they have planned for this?
Grunt: Graw! You were eavesdropping! I was just thinking out loud! You’re a persistent pest... I’m getting tired of running away... But I’m not going to waste my energy knocking you around...
Looker: Hello, my friend! The cargo that the Team Galactic brought is worrisome, so I have come. You say the cargo—it was a bomb? And there was an explosion? The explosion was at the Great Marsh? Furthermore, you are pursuing a man... A man with funny bowl-cut hair. In an outfit that is very strange? In other words, that is Team Galactic!
Looker: Oh, no, no, no! How did I miss it? Ah, Looker, this time you have made a mistake of the ages! The man who I have seen running away—he was the bearer of the bomb!
Looker: Ach! This will not do! Wait! Wait, I say!
...Pant...pant... Why am I running like this anyway?! That new world... The new universe that our boss was talking about... It’s making me giddy thinking about it... When we use this thing...
Grunt: Gweh! You were eavesdropping! I was only talking to myself! You’re persistent, too... I’m pooped out from all the running... But, I’m not... Going to battle you...
Grunt: Aww, no... You’re still on my tail...? The lake’s within sight... You leave me no choice... My Pokémon will KO you...
Grunt: I can’t battle anymore... I’m running on fumes... I’ll have to give this to the Commander... I wish... I got to use it at the lake...
Cynthia: Oh, hello, long time no see! How is your Pokédex filling up? I came to research the folklore about the lake, but... Well, it doesn’t appear as if the lake is open to the public now. Have you heard the folklore about it? They say there is an island inside the lake. And inside that island is a mirage of a Pokémon. No one must enter the chamber of that Pokémon... Oh, that’s right! I had to talk to you about something else...
Barry: Hey, PLAYER! Where’d that Galactic goon run off to?
Barry: Huh? Is this your older sister? No? She isn’t? Oh, OK.
Barry: That explosion in the Great Marsh? It wasn’t anything serious. Mr. Wake told me to tell you that. But that Team Galactic... Wow! Are they out of control or what? Next time I see them, I’ll teach them a lesson they won’t forget! See you around!
Cynthia: He’s your friend? He’s more impatient than he is energetic, isn’t he?
Celestic Town
Old Woman: There’s an odd spaceman in front of the ruins. There isn’t anything there, but that only seemed to make him get angry. He’s saying he will blow the town up with a bomb... The nerve of it all... If only I were younger, I’d punish that spaceman with my Pokémon...
Grunt: This town is insignificant! There’s nothing of value here. It doesn’t need to exist, so I’ll blow it up with a Galactic Bomb! If you try to mess with me, I’ll shut you down with a Pokémon battle. So, what’s it going to be? Are you going to mess with me?
Grunt: You dare to oppose Team Galactic? That means you’re taking on the world... No, the universe, even!
Grunt: That’s right! Very smart! You know what’s good for you! Team Galactic has come out to the boonies like this for everyone’s sake. Your cooperation is appreciated. Now, where is my partner...?
Grunt: Too much to handle... I can’t do anything here... This place is nothing! I’ll be happily rid of this place!
Elder: Oh, you were magnificent! Aren’t you quite the Trainer? As the elder of Celestic Town, I give you my thanks. Oh? That Old Charm... May I see that, dear? ... What’s that? You say Cynthia entrusted you with it to deliver to me? That Cynthia... She’s my granddaughter.
PLAYER handed over the Old Charm to the elder.
This Old Charm is something made in Celestic Town long, long ago. It was made in honor of a mythical deity said to have created Sinnoh. These Old Charms are still discovered now and again. Since you’re in Celestic Town, why not look around inside the ruins?
You’ve gone to the trouble of visiting Celestic Town. Why not take a little more time to examine the ruins?
Cynthia: Was everything all right here? You saw those strange people with a Galactic Bomb, didn’t you?
Cynthia: But those Team Galactic people...! I thought they were harmless. The bizarre ways they dress, and all their wild claims about making a new universe... I thought it was just silly talk. Nothing to take seriously. But they’re surprisingly more trouble than expected. Trying to monopolize Pokémon just isn’t acceptable!
Lake Valor
Grunt: I just got worked over! And by a kid no less...
Grunt: ...! Again and again...
Grunt: It is our mission to stall you. Sorry, but we gotta do our job.
Grunt: Losing was a part of my job, too. ...I feel better by saying that.
Grunt: From three lakes, we must secure three Pokémon. You simply mustn’t interfere!
Grunt: In order for us to bring peace to the world, we must control it!
Grunt: You’re too young to understand.
Grunt: Our boss always had plans for the three lakes... While you were blissfully ignorant, our work went ahead...
Grunt: I’ll knock your Pokémon into orbit!
Grunt: My mind is going orbital!
Grunt: The Pokémon here has already been taken to our HQ in Veilstone. So, you see? A child like you can’t touch us!
Grunt: If this mission is successful, we will get a nice bonus.
Grunt: There goes our bonus... This is an epic tragedy...
Grunt: I want Team Galactic to become powerful. That is all I want.
Grunt: ...You, my friend, are tough! I can see why you defy us so...
Grunt: We set off the Galactic Bomb! Its blast force was phenomenal!
Grunt: Your Pokémon attack with phenomenal power...
Grunt: But so what? You aim to take us all on? Dream on! Team Galactic is huge in number. Even as we speak, other members should be near Twinleaf Town. That’s right, they’re on the way to Lake Verity!
Grunt: I’ll punish you in place of our boss for defying Team Galactic!
Grunt: Grr... I took the punishment...
Grunt: We’re Team Galactic! The No. 1 syndicate in the world! To defy us is to defy the universe!
Grunt: ...Would you like to join the MAGIKARP and flop around in the mud?
Grunt: ...Overwhelming!
Grunt: I played you for a child, and paid a stiff price for my arrogance... However, you’re much too late. Team Galactic has already found the sunken island under the lake. And the Pokémon that lay in it? Well, what do you think?
What do you want? You’re investigating the explosion? Bah, it doesn’t matter who you are. It’s too late to make any difference. Things are going to get really interesting now. All the legendary Pokémon are going to be brought to our HQ in Veilstone!
Even Team Galactic has no use for MAGIKARP! Worthless, all of them!
Hahaha! Next stop, Lake Verity! The closest civilization is that hick town called Twinleaf! We can roll in there completely unopposed!
A MAGIKARP is weakly flopping about...
Saturn: The mission is proceeding without a hitch. The boss should be pleased. Everything is for everyone, and for the good of Team Galactic!
Saturn: I recognize your face! You’re the child who raided the Team Galactic building in Eterna! Humph! Mars should be ashamed of herself, being beaten by a child. But anything and anyone that opposes Team Galactic must be crushed! Even the very thought of opposition will not be tolerated!
Saturn: Gah! Even I, a Commander, only managed to buy us time? But that’s fine. A child like you will never be able to stem the flow of time! Team Galactic will get the three legendary Pokémon of the lakes! With their power, we will create an entirely new universe! You will bear witness, as you are helpless to stop us!
Lake Acuity
Barry: ! You’re not getting away with this, Team Galactic!
Jupiter: Oh? Are you finished already? Your Pokémon aren’t bad, but you’re laughably weak. You honestly thought you could save the Pokémon of the lake? And become the Pokémon Champion? Dream on, little kid. But, eww, it’s so cold here. Let’s go back to the Veilstone HQ.
Oh? Don’t I know you? We met in Eterna City. Listen. Team Galactic is going to do something huge for everyone’s sake. That’s why you should keep out of Team Galactic’s way. Don’t come whining about poor Pokémon and other trivial junk like that. Don’t waste your time coming to our HQ in Veilstone. Now, if you’ll excuse me.
Barry: ... ... Yeah, that’s right! I couldn’t do anything against Team Galactic!
That Pokémon called UXIE... It was suffering...
I’m going to get tougher... It’s not about winning or losing... That’s not good enough... I have to be stronger... It’s not enough to just want to be the most powerful Trainer ever... It takes honest effort... And a determined heart.
Veilstone
Grunt 1: Hey, you! Yeah, you! This is Team Galactic’s warehouse! It ain’t no playground for kids!
Grunt 1: Hey, you! Yeah, you! This is Team Galactic’s warehouse! It ain’t no playground for kids!
Grunt 2: This is the awesome Team Galactic’s awesome warehouse! A little kid like you should be playing at the Pokémon Gym. After all, the Gym Leader happens to be a kid just like you!
Grunt 1: What? Now you’ve brought your buddy along so you can get your Pokédex back? We’ll be just as happy to send both of you crying home to your mommies!
Grunt 2: You’re trying to get the Pokédex back from us? Not when we, Team Galactic, can make so much better use of it! But, OK, guarding the warehouse does get boring! We’ll take you on two-on-two!
Grunt 1: Aww, that stinks! Our Pokémon are chumps! We should get new ones from headquarters. Humph! Who cares about some Pokédex anyway? Team Galactic’s going to own all the Pokémon in the world... No, in the universe!
There! Take it! Take your Pokédex!
Grunt 2: Those things we had in the warehouse’ve already been moved to Pastoria City anyway... So, we’ll say “You’ll get yours!” And run like the grunts we are.
Dawn: Hi, PLAYER! Please, can you help me? Do you remember Team Galactic? Those horrible people? They tried to steal Prof. Rowan’s research results in Jubilife, remember? I ran into them, and they took away my Pokédex. Please, I need your help. Team up and battle with me!
Dawn: You and your Pokémon together with me and my Pokémon... United like this, our dream team has no chance of losing! I’m not letting those bad people get away with their dirty deeds!
Dawn: I’ll be waiting. Please get ready and come quickly.
Dawn: What’s going on? Why is Team Galactic out in the streets like they own the place?
Dawn: PLAYER, thank you, sincerely. I would’ve been lost without my Pokédex. It’s indispensable for helping Prof. Rowan with his studies. So, PLAYER, what are you going to do now? I’m thinking of going to the Pokémon Mansion on Route 212. I hear they show rare Pokémon to visitors there.
Lucas: Hey! PLAYER! Listen, I need your help... Remember those Team Galactic goons? The guys who tried to take Prof. Rowan’s research results in Jubilife? I ran into them, and they ripped off my Pokédex! Will you team up with me to take them on?
Lucas: You and your Pokémon together with me and my Pokémon... Our dream team’s not going to lose. Not with the way we work together! I’m not letting those criminals get away with this!
Lucas: I’ll be waiting! Get ready and come quick!
Lucas: What’s going on here? Why is Team Galactic out in the streets like they own the place?
Lucas: PLAYER, thanks, honestly. I’m useless without my Pokédex. I have to have it for helping Prof. Rowan with his studies. So, PLAYER, what are your plans now? I think I’m off to the Pokémon Mansion on Route 212. They say they show off rare Pokémon to visitors.
Looker: Have no fear, I have come running. I heard of children feuding with the Team Galactic. It turns out, of course, to be you.
Dawn: Oh... It’s that funny man from Jubilife...
Lucas: Hey... It’s that weirdo from Jubilife.
Looker: You insult me to my face? How very uncouth of you.
Dawn: I’m terribly sorry. Team Galactic took my Pokédex, so I was very irritated... I just blurted it out... I should be going now. Be wary of Team Galactic.
Lucas: Oh, sorry. Honestly. I was upset from having my Pokédex ripped off by Team Galactic. I didn’t even think when I spoke up. I’ll be going now. Uh... Watch out for Team Galactic.
Looker: It is of no matter. Of more interest is the criminal behavior of the Team Galactic. They attempt to steal the belongings of a child? The scale of their criminality, it seems rather minuscule. The triviality of their action makes them more sinister, perhaps. Their warehouse needs investigation. Come with me, and we’ll take a look!
There! Would you look at those antennae? I don’t know what they do, but those are some mighty impressive antennae!
Hey! It’s you! I bet you don’t remember me, but I sure remember you! Because of you, they took my CLEFAIRY away... My partner called it quits and went back to his old country... Waah! I know nothing! I don’t know anything about any Storage Key!
Looker: Ah-hah! You leave this to me! The Storage Key for entering the Team Galactic hideout, I have right here. A frontal assault, it is not possible. But we can enter their hideout. Well? Will you enter the hideout? You have your reasons, yes?
Looker: Very well. Inside the Team Galactic warehouse we will meet there. Prepare the best you can. I shall join you shortly.
Looker: ...Yes, I see your point. Sneaking into the hideout of the Team Galactic... it is daunting.
Looker: PLAYER!
We have the Hidden Machine that teaches Fly stored in the warehouse. They said I can use it if I show them that I deserve it.
Yeah, Team Galactic is hiding all sorts of good stuff in their warehouse. I hear they even have a Hidden Machine in there!
Galactic Warehouse NO TRESPASSING!
Galactic Veilstone Building
We Dream of the Universe!
Veilstone HQ
Team Galactic Nap Room
Ensure the bed is unoccupied before getting into it!
Team Galactic TV Room
State-of-the-art audio and video system for member use only! Onward to a new universe! Team Galactic!
The Team Galactic credo! Everything belongs to Team Galactic! Look beyond the world--space will become Team Galactic’s!
There is a notice tacked on to the kitchen sink. “Health and prosperity through\nthe partaking of favorite foods!” Foul, unidentifiable substances are caked around the sink...
There is a notice taped on to the refrigerator. “Drink all you wish and gain the energy to move us forward!” The refrigerator is filled with murky, sinister drinks and nothing else...
Mt. Coronet
Looker: Observe, if you will, that hole. There was once a cave painting that had blocked the way to the summit. But the wall, it is no longer there. It lies in pieces. Do you see? Ever since the three Pokémon of the lakes have been captured... Something terrible is happening, but what exactly, I do not know.
There is but one cause! Team Galactic’s Cyrus! And now, we are all caught up. Now, to the next step. Are you Trainer enough to advance? Show me, if you will!
... ... Hahaha! You can relax now. You see, I understand. You are far superior to me. As are the Commanders. Cyrus, too, naturally. Team Galactic is beyond my reach... Please, you must stop them! For only you are able! All I can do now is give you this. It is a little something I obtained in an investigation long ago.
Looker: Please! You must stop Team Galactic!
Your Bag, it is full? Are you prepared for every occasion?
Looker: Please, stop Team Galactic! For only you are able! All I can do now is give you this. It is a little something I obtained in an investigation long ago.
There appears to be a cave painting from an ancient time...
Shards are all that remain of the ancient cave painting...
Yeah, right! You’re absolutely right! I’m hopelessly lost! Please don’t pay attention to a lowly grunt like me without any Pokémon!
There’s no way of getting to the peak of Mt. Coronet from this side! Uh-oh... Was I supposed to go up from the Oreburgh City side? Maybe I wasn’t supposed to climb from the Eterna City side? Oh, didn’t I need hidden moves like Surf, too?
Grunt 1: The fog is so thick ahead I can’t even see my own hand! Can you use Defog so we can see?
Grunt 2: Hah? The Pokémon they gave me can’t use Defog, either. I think we’re stuck. Let’s wait till the others get here.
Our boss is about to do something spectacular! Don’t get in the way! Of course you will, won’t you? That’s why the two of us will team up to take you down in an epic duel!
Our boss is about to do something spectacular! Don’t get in the way! Of course you will, won’t you? That’s why the two of us will team up to take you down in an epic duel! What? You only have one Pokémon? Bah, come back when you’re ready!
We are not capable of slowing you. We will let you pass so you can get pulverized by our bosses!
Mars: Where do you think you’re going? I won’t let you disturb our boss. If you’re not going to listen, you’ll have to go through me first. After all, you’ve made me look bad more times than I care to remember!
Jupiter: And I’ll be next. You might be tough, but this time, the gloves are coming off!
Barry: Hold on one second! Don’t you start the party without me!
Jupiter: Huh?
Barry: Remember me? I’m here to get my revenge!
Jupiter: Ha! If it isn’t that little boy. The little crybaby from Lake Acuity. Did you toughen up a bit? Sure, let’s battle two-on-two!
Barry: ...Heh. My Pokémon are tough, right? I can get even tougher! ...But, you know, that’s it for us. We’ve hit the wall... PLAYER, I’ll help you with this!
Barry fully healed PLAYER’s Pokémon!
Barry: Hey, PLAYER! This is it! It’s your show now!
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While watching TV with Rowan?
Barry: Hey, Barry! What, you finally come along now? Slooow! Way too slow! Listen, Barry. See how the rocks are all lumpy here? You can’t climb those rocks until you get the Snowpoint Gym Badge. Anyway, I’m off. Team Galactic! I’m coming for you!
We’re here to make sure Snowpoint’s Gym Leader doesn’t disturb us!
You’re here to see the lake Pokémon, too? You must be bored to fight your way through the snow to get here...
Standing guard is a very important assignment! I’ll make this a success and earn myself a CLEFAIRY!
The Pokémon of the three lakes appear to be connected somehow. When they blew up Lake Valor, a cavern appeared in the middle of this lake!
In the game script but unclear where it appears.
Grunt: You’re tough, kid! But, I still pity the likes of you.
Grunt: Well, what have we here? A Trainer who’s lost their way?
Grunt: You’re lost but you won! That burns me up to eleven!
Grunt: You barged right into our HQ? You must not know what fear is, kid!
Grunt: What with that creepy Charon and a kid like you around, the HQ’s not the same anymore. Like, you characters changed the, well, character of the place!
Grunt: Oh, sure. Why don’t you just get all cocky about it!
Grunt: Without our special card key, you’re not going to get very far. Well, non-Team Galactic member? What’s your next move?
Grunt: Who do you think you are? Desecrating the halls of our HQ?!
Grunt: A tough little Trainer is what you are...
Grunt: In our HQ, we get around by taking warp panels. I’d like to see you figure out how they connect.
Grunt: You’re too young to understand the changing times! Stand aside and let Team Galactic shape the future!
Grunt: I failed to read the flow of battle, and your power was unfathomable...
Grunt: Come on, I said something cool before the battle. You need to read the dramatic situation better here!
Grunt: I’m, like, this close to getting my promotion to Commander. I’ll impress our great boss by making you my newest trophy!
Grunt: ...I wish this never happened.
Grunt: Losing sets me back to square one... I’ll probably get busted down to the gruntiest of the grunts... Humph!
Grunt: Intruder alert! There’s something smelly about you!
Grunt: Oh, it was my own Pokémon’s smell...
Grunt: How could we arouse suspicion? We’re Team Galactic, and this is our HQ!
Grunt: Having fun scampering around our HQ, you sneaky intruder? Your trail blazing will go out in a blaze of glory right now!
Grunt: Your trailblazing streak lives on!
Grunt: So what, you have momentum... It’s too late. The experiment’s done!
Grunt: You should be tired out by now. It’s Team Galactic’s turn to shine!
Grunt: What? I don’t get it. What’s your rush?
Grunt: Pokémon are that important to you? Is that what this is all about?
Grunt: Are you enjoying your unescorted, unauthorized, and unsettling tour of Team Galactic HQ?
Grunt: Let me do what I want!
Grunt: It doesn’t matter what happens to the Team Galactic HQ building. Soon, all will belong to Team Galactic, anyway!
Grunt: Hey there, little Trainer! You’re famous among Team Galactic. The order has been issued—we get a promotion if we put you down!
Grunt: I just blew my promotion...
Grunt: What’s so special about you anyway? You’re just like any other little kid Trainer you can find anywhere!
Grunt: Our time has come! It’s Team Galactic’s time now!
Grunt: When’s it gonna be my turn...
Grunt: It’s too late! No amount of desperation from a kid like you will make a difference!
Grunt: Our time is coming! A time for us alone! We’ll send you back in time. A time before you started training!
Grunt: Gyah!
Grunt: You can struggle all you want, but you can’t stop Team Galactic alone! It doesn’t matter how many Pokémon you try to use as your tools!
Grunt: Team Galactic is all powerful! Only a fool would show defiance to the mighty might of Team Galactic!
Grunt: Not standing up to the mighty is foolish, you say...
Grunt: It doesn’t matter if you’re an adult or a kid if you have Pokémon... Pokémon are the equalizers. I should have realized sooner...
Grunt: I can’t believe you chased me here... OK, let’s see how tough you are.
Grunt: Where do you get that power?!
Grunt: Mt. Coronet... I might be just a grunt, but even I can tell it has a weird energy!
Grunt: This is our final operation. No one will interfere!
Grunt: You turned the tables on me... I call interference...
Grunt: The closer you are to the peak, the closer you are to space! Soon, Team Galactic will... Uh... Team Galactic will achieve greatness!
Grunt: Team Galactic will take control of everything! You can try all you want, but you can’t do anything alone!
Grunt: All you gave me was the taste of defeat...
Grunt: ...Is our boss about to ditch us and claim everything for himself?
Grunt: We Grunts have two jobs. One, ensure the success of our operation at the summit. Two, utterly destroy any intruders to stop their meddling!
Grunt: I don’t accept this! I will not accept this!
Grunt: Join Team Galactic and then abide by our rules. That would solve all our problems!
Grunt: Say, listen, do you realize you’re breaking hearts by being successful? It’s your fault that Team Galactic members are in so much pain...
Grunt: See? You’ve left me brokenhearted, too...
Grunt: Someone’s joy is another person’s sorrow... Everyone be happy and laughing? How ridiculous! Team Galactic should be doing all the laughing!
Grunt: ...Our boss is going to do something huge at the summit. But here I am dealing with some pesky intruder. You’re spoiling the atmosphere. You can lose quickly, right?
Grunt: You’re not supposed to work me over like that.
Grunt: All my excitement’s gone now... This whole Mt. Coronet trip is too rough, long, and draining...
Grunt: You’ve worked so hard to get here. You should be proud of yourself! And now, I’ll send you packing home with only that happy thought!
Grunt: Wh-- How dare you! That’s how you respond to my generosity?
Grunt: We couldn’t stop you... We’ll be discarded as useless... Our boss is ruthless that way...
Side Content
Recruitment ad developed for the promotion of Shining Pearl/Brilliant Diamond in Japan.
Team Galactic application. No longer available. You could take a quiz and then it would assign you to Mars, Saturn, or Jupiter's team.