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Astrid Jennings, Pokemon Ascendancy (electric type gym leader in a future/alternate version of Galar)

Besides characters in sci-fi shows? *laughs* My long-time idol is Elesa, Unova's electric gym leader. Apparently her old gym doubled as an amusement park, with rollercoasters and everything, that's so cool! It inspired me to do something similar with laser tag, I hope I pull it off. And her confidence and stage persona are quite something. Those who say all she does is prance around on the catwalk have no idea what they're talking about, Unova's gym leaders seem pretty proactive from what I've heard, actually dealing with threats and defending the region. We Galarian gym leaders would do well to take their example.

- What's your most treasured memory?

Aaaaaand ten! Nine! Eight! Seven! Six! Five! Four! Three! Two! One! Let's gooooo!!

MAIN PROFILE

Name: Astrid Jennings

Age: 27

Gender: Female

Birthplace: Motostoke

Appearance Information:
With her cyberpunk wardrobe and dyed white hair (from naturally blonde), Astrid wouldn't look out of place at a sci-fi convention. Despite her odd fashion sense and mannerisms, her wide blue eyes and the cheerful expression she often wears give her an approachable air. She stands at 5'7", with a leanly athletic build thanks to keeping active with competitions.

Personality:
As is fitting for a Galarian gym leader, Astrid has a major flair for the dramatic. She's known for her deliberately cheesy pre-battle speeches, gets heavily into her laser tag roleplays, and generally exudes cheer and vitality. Even outside of matches, she keeps up this persona much of the time. 

This reflects her tendency to escape reality, something she's been in the habit of all her life. Carefree as she seems, she knows how harsh the world can be, and seeks means of retreat, as well as offering such to others. Some tell her she needs to put aside the space-age act now and again, keeping down to Earth so to speak, but she doesn't listen. Ground, after all, is the Electric type's main weakness.

While some may find her attitude silly or childish, she isn't one to underestimate. She's quite the strategist, overcoming weaknesses and turning battles to her advantage with complex tactics.

Short Biography:
As the daughter of an electronics company owner, Astrid's early life seemed enviable. The reality wasn't so glamorous; as her father slowly frittered away his wealth gambling, he'd verbally take out his frustration on his family. Astrid coped by losing herself in her favourite sci-fi shows and games, then as she grew older, by spending as much time out of the house as possible. She felt much more comfortable hanging out with the Magnemite she'd met by one of the factories than at home.

Over time, she made other friends - less than savoury ones. They'd skip school, get into fights, and generally cause trouble. Things came to a head one day when she refused to assist with a break-in, and to "teach her a lesson", the ringleader tried to set his Torracat on her. The Magnemite defended her, getting badly hurt, but hanging on thanks to its sturdy body. It was able to paralyze the Torracat with Thunder Wave, allowing Astrid to get to safety and alert others to the goings-on. 

Thankfully the Magnemite survived, and after the incident, her mother helped her turn her life around. After finally leaving her husband, she encouraged her daughter to deal with her issues in healthy ways, such as competitive sports, and becoming a serious Pokemon trainer. Astrid filled out her team, training them on a regular basis. She also took part in many competitions herself, and in adulthood, went on to open up her own laser tag venue. She was no longer helpless, and wanted to give others that adrenaline rush and sense of triumph - as well as the happy family memories she wished she had.

However, she found strength and success were meaningless if you couldn't do anything with them. Her true desire was to help give people purpose and make sure they trained Pokemon responsibly, unlike her former "friends". So, when a gym leader spot opened up and the chairman began seeking out candidates, Astrid jumped at the chance, making it into Galar's minor league.

Likes:
Laser tag
Sci-fi shows
Video games (especially multiplayer ones)
Electro dance music
Technology
Competing
Running
Sweets
Coffee

Dislikes:
Bullies
People who take themselves too seriously
Malfunctioning electronics
Irresponsible trainers
Talking about her childhood/teenage years
Arguments
Feeling helpless

Quirks:
Surprisingly for someone so energetic, she's not a morning person. At all. You won't get much sense out of her until she's had several cups of coffee, which she calls "motor fuel".
Dyes her hair frequently. Right now it's white, and it'll probably be a different colour in a few months' time. A good few times, it's been several colours at once.
She's a big fan of Unova gym leader/supermodel Elesa, admiring her confidence and stage presence. Aside from having had a Magnemite from a young age, this is why Astrid decided to specialise in Electric types.

LEAGUE PROFILE

Type Specialty: Electric

League Ranking: Minor League

League Placement: 6th

Gym Location: Motostoke

Gym Description: A laser tag venue where to open doors, challengers must tag all moving drones in a room. There are three rooms to progress through in total, each one with a higher number of drones than the last, and more structures for cover.

POKEMON

[Pokemon #1]: Emolga (Solarwind): This Pokemon is just as excitable as his trainer, relishing any chance to battle, or simply just to run and fly around. He loves to eat, and acts deliberately cute in the hope of getting more Pokepuffs.

[Pokemon #2]: Lanturn (Neptune): A cheerful and playful Pokemon. When not battling, he likes to create light effects along with Aries the Ampharos.

[Pokemon #3]: Toxtricity, Low Key Form (Lyra): Much more level-headed than her mother Lacerta, Lyra nonetheless has a smug attitude, sneering at opponents. She snickers at the antics of her trainer and teammates. Capable of Gigantamaxing.

[Pokemon #4]: Luxray (Stribor): Stribor is proud and elegant, demanding plenty of pampering and the finest foods. He stares down his opponents, attempting to outwit them and go for weak points. The star on his tail is bigger than that of most Luxrays.

[Pokemon #1]: Magnezone (Pulsar): Astrid's first Pokemon, and has been a steadfast companion for years. Expresses annoyance at her more wacky tendencies, but is a loyal and protective friend.

[Pokemon #2]: Rotom (Eclipse): Eclipse is as mischievous as you'd expect a Rotom to be, hiding inside electronics and jumping out at people. Particularly likes making lights flicker for dramatic effect.

[Pokemon #3]: Vikavolt (Caelum): A major show-off who relishes the chance to display his aerial moves, and gets twitchy if he isn't the centre of attention. His favourite training method is to use a restrained, harmless version of Signal Beam to laser tag Astrid.

[Pokemon #4]: Heliolisk (Sunspot): This Pokemon only has two settings, off and turbo. He spends much of his time basking or sleeping, but when motivated, is suprisingly active. Once he's used up that considerable burst of energy, he'll be right back into lazy mode.

[Pokemon #5]: Toxtricity, Amped Form (Lacerta): A loud and brash Pokemon who competes with Caelum for the limelight. She loves battling, but can't stand losing, and sulks for hours after defeat. Capable of Gigantamaxing.

[Pokemon #6]: Eelektross (Nova): Despite her huge size and intimidating appearance, Nova is a big softy. She likes to nuzzle and hug people, which often gives them a mild shock.

[Pokemon #1]: Ampharos (Aries): A calm Pokemon who watches over the rest of Astrid's team, keeping them out of trouble. Rather than battling, he prefers to watch and create light effects for a more impressive show. That said, he isn't averse to battles, and will step in if any of her other Pokemon are unable or unwilling to fight for any reason.

[Pokemon #2]: Raichu (Comet): So-named because of her speed, and her glowing tail when she's highly charged with electricity. As a Pikachu, audiences loved her cute playful act. After evolving, she was happy at first, but due to the popularity of Pikachu as a species, fans reacted less positively to her. She became bitter, and less willing to battle. Although Astrid still gives her just as much affection, Comet tends to be jealous of her other Pokemon.
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[Pokemon #1]: Elgyem (Rigel): A timid Elgyem who, abandoned by his original trainer, found his way into Astrid's gym one day and didn't want to leave. He doesn't like battling, but hangs around as a companion.
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