Anyone who has seen this https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/crashcourse81/pokemon-neoverse-logo will know what this is about. I recommend reading the description in this pic before reading this.

This is Part 3 in a series of documents detailing the Neoverse Project, which I've been working on for some time now. If you wanna see Part 1 or 2, check here.

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https://crashcourse81.newgrounds.com/news/post/1309029

This is basically a Part 2 on Aterr's Modern Age, with this part explaining the creatures.

Note: The titles will be at the sides because they won't stay centered for some reason. -_- Also, this is all copy and pasted from my DA St.ash Journals with a few alterations.

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Pokemon

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Though it needn't be said at this point, Pokemon are Aterr's native creatures who possess bewildering powers. They start off as ordinary animals, called Originals, but sometime during their lives they undergo a mutation thanks to the planet's energies that turns them into Pokemon. As Pokemon, the creatures have much longer lifespans (equalling if not surpassing that of humans), greater power and senses, and can control the elements like humans can. But since Pokemon have more Cruia in them than humans, they are wield the energies with more proficiency than most humans can after their own Cruia awakens, regardless of how feral or unintelligent the Pokemon is. Not everything is known about them yet, but they date back many many millennia ago, to the beginning age of Aterr, otherwise known as the Origin Era. Primon is the name given to prehistoric Pokemon who, like existing Pokemon, started out as Originals. Dinosaurs, in other words. They didn't bear the Crests that Pokemon have today, and were said to be powerful enough to devastate entire continents. Like humans, Pokemon have gotten weaker since the old days, which is a relief for humankind since they wouldn't stand a chance if Pokemon were as strong as their ancestors. Pokemon are still not to be taken likely, as they can cause grievous harm to humans if not approached with caution. Hundreds, if not thousands of new Pokemon currently exist today, with the most surprising ones being humanoid or alien in appearance. The former is actually the more shocking one, as these Pokemon tend to act just like humans do, as well as speaking like them. Research is constantly being done on them and other Pokemon to see what answers they're still hiding from the humans' questions, particularly on some Pokemon that are not animals nor were warped from animals, but constructs. Golems, robots, energy beings, even ordinary objects can become possessed or gain sentience. It's highly hinted that the planet's Cruia, which bears MANY different qualities, is what causes these phenomenons.

Before I mentioned that Pokemon were grouped into Killer, Even and Tame, which range from cruel to neutral to kind. But there's two other classifications for them: Tribal and Civil Pokemon. Tribal Pokemon are those that live in villages they themselves set up, using natural resources such as trees, rocks, even water and air, in ways you wouldn't expect! These Pokemon seem to take notes from humanity and set up guards outside their settlements, natural defenses through Cruia manipulation, and other stuff that humans would do for protection. It's not recommended to venture to one of these villages as they're known to have uptight/rough Pokemon that won't accept humans into them, but some dare to look for and enter them anyways. Civil Pokemon are those who live alongside humans, regardless of whether they're Contained or not. Civil Pokemon are often treated as pets by citizens, though some treat them as friends and partners, establishing strong bonds between them. Some are used in police forces, some are used to help with sports, others are used as guards for their humans' homes, etc.

Pokemon are known for taking vastly different forms throughout the world, and not just after they mutate from Originals. Most of them are capable of evolving if they reach certain conditions, which can change their appearance moderately or drastically. This is their most common way of becoming stronger, and it doubles as aging for the creatures. This evolution isn't like animals growing up over time though; once the conditions for it are met, the Pokemon will begin to mutate in a similar manner from when they were Originals, almost instantly becoming both bigger and stronger. This may also change their personality and instincts, as the change is rapid and large and adds a bunch of years to them. Even the non-animal Pokemon are capable of evolution weirdly enough.

Out of all the Pokemon however, even the now-deceased Primon, there are ones that stand above all, which humans call Legendaries. As well as being among the few Pokemon who cannot evolve, these beings have been seen very few times throughout the ages and their very existence is hypothetical at best, but they were said to command many different forces with extreme power, being capable of magnificent and terrifying feats. Three examples of such Pokemon are Motenadon, Kyositarus and Raezarba, which were able to control different parts of the planet itself. However, no one today has seen a Legendary, or at least lived to tell the tale. In fact, the only reason people know of these creatures is because of legends passed down on the continents that talk about them, though some are hazy. There is another group of special Pokemon known as Mythicals, whose existence is even more uncertain than that of Legendaries. They have very few legends spoken about them and were seen even fewer times than Legendaries, but their power was said to cause even greater miracles than the Legendaries. Although, there is nothing to prove this.

Their relationship with Originals is...varied. Some Pokemon live alongside Originals and even try to teach them things, such as how the Pokemon live and what to do to not just survive, but live. Others feast on the Originals like they were livestock or fight with them over territory. The Originals themselves treat Pokemon the same way they treat humans; either as fellow creatures they grow curious of, even submissive in some cases, or as meat to devour. An interesting trait between Pokemon and Originals in-particular however is special links called Gen-Bond. It has been seen that some Pokemon treat with the Originals they mutated from (ie. fox Pokemon treating with foxes, simian Pokemon treating with simians, etc), of which their friendly interactions seem to be more successful. In fact, the Originals start to act just like their Pokemon variants do, and over time they even start CHANGING into those Pokemon, without undergoing the typical mutation! This could imply that the Originals are becoming linked with their mutations and bonding more with them, or the Pokemon can somehow control the Originals themselves. Either way, it is astounding to look at, and it is this phenomenon that is responsible for some creatures living or travelling with Pokemon.

In other words, Pokemon are very diverse and powerful, but there is much more to these creatures than that.

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Pokemon Classifications, Statistics and Capabilities

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Not EXACTLY to be confused with the terms for different Pokemon used above. Humans have other things to know Pokemon by, which are as follows:

• Types: Types are based off of the elements Pokemon are capable of using, much like humans, which comes from the Cruia inside them.
• Breeds: Another thing Pokemon have in common with humans is the capacity to breed and have children. Breeds are usually told by how Pokemon look, and work into which creatures can "bond" and which ones cannot.
• Rarities: Humans created Rarities to rank Pokemon in terms of how easy or hard they are to find. Not necessarily something that dictates how strong they are, but it does mean that you'll have a differing time finding them in the world.
• Masses: A fusion of both size and weight. Pretty self-explanatory.
• Danger Levels: Each Pokemon has a certain Danger Level that shows how unsafe it is to be around them, which like Tasks is noted through a 10-segmented bar. Lower is better, higher is badder. Again, not necessarily something that dictates their strength.

All of these things are noted in devices such as the PESes, Pokedexes and ATs. They're handy for when you need to look for a certain Pokemon.

Along with Classifications, Pokemon also have different Stats, which are-

• HP, short for Health Points, which shows how much...well, health the Pokemon has.
• CP, short for Combat Points, is a name for the Pokemon's dexterity and how much Cruia they can use in-battle.
• Strength, which is related to the Pokemon's physical power.
• Toughness, which is related to the Pokemon's physical endurance.
• Sharpness, which is related to the Pokemon's ranged power.
• Thickness, which is related to the Pokemon's ranged endurance.
• Force, which is related to the Pokemon's elemental power.
• Resilience, which is related to the Pokemon's elemental endurance.
• Speed, which is how fast the Pokemon can move.
• Accuracy, which is how skilled the Pokemon can hit its mark.
• Evasion, which is how skilled the Pokemon is at dodging.

These are called Battle Stats. There is another set of them called Other Stats, which are-

• Friendship, which is how much the Pokemon gets along with its allies.
• Body Space, which shows what items can be put where on different parts of a Pokemon's body.
• Flexibility, which is how skilled a Pokemon is at using moves. The better it is, the more kinds of moves it can learn.

All of these Stats play into a Pokemon's strengths and weaknesses. Humans also have these, and they're all measured in different ways; Battle Stats are measured by numbers; Other Stats are measured by various things, such as bars and diagrams (mostly). Battle Stats are also split into categories: HP and CP are Vitality, Strength, Sharpness and Force are Offense, Toughness, Thickness and Resilience are Defense, and Speed, Accuracy and Evasion are Manueverability. Strength and Toughness are also called Physicality, Sharpness and Thickness called Distability (related to distance), and Force and Resilience called Energy. Then there's the Moves.

Moves are split into Katas and Naturals; Katas are Moves that use the elements in them in some way, be it a fire-covered punch, summoning stalagmites, creating steel armour around yourself, etc; Naturals are ordinary attacks and manuevers such as kicks, punches, throws, etc. Some Katas require a certain Natural to be built off of, while others are done without them. They have the following traits:

• Categories: Categories are the two methods in which a Move deals damage. The first method, called Styles, varies between Physical, Ranged, Summon and Status, and the second one, Area, varies between Surface, Aerial, Everywhere and Choice. Status involves Moves that don't deal damage but instead hinder or increase one's skills, while Choice involves Moves you can choose the opponent/s for, regardless of where they are. Some Moves have two of one type of Category.
• Trickery: The skill required to use said Move.
• Width: Width is the distance a Move makes when it's used.
• Types: Self-explanatory, though only Katas have these.
• Damage Rate: The factor that influences the amount of damage a Move deals, which adds onto the user's offensive stat that corresponds to the Move's Category (Physical for Strength, Ranged for Sharpness, Summon for Force; Status has no corresponding Stat.)
• CP Usage: This shows how much CP is used up when performing a Move.
• Priority: How quickly a Move is used.

Since Katas use Cruia, they deal far more damage than Naturals do, but use up CP when used. Naturals are gained simply by the bearer having the right limbs for it (ie. fists/hands for punches, wings for strong flaps, tails for tail swipes, etc), while Katas are gained in two ways: training and awakening them within the bearer, or by absorbing enough Cruia and gaining a new Kata all on their own. Despite being weaker, Naturals use up less CP than Katas and are useful for building combos off of as they don't use elements, so the damage they deal would be neutral. If a Kata is used enough in a skillful way, it can be transformed into a stronger Move called a Kataya, possibly gaining new effects or a different Category, but ALWAYS having stronger effects. It takes a lot of work to evolve a Kata however, so it shouldn't be expected to happen soon. Some Aterrians may have signature Moves to use, which are usually greater than their other ones.

There is actually a third, more unnatural way to gain Katas, and that's through special discs called KRs, short for Kata Records. These manmade devices gather together forms of Cruia to make and carry different Katas. Usually, only one can be held inside a Kata Record, but there are a few rare ones called Multi-Kata Records that hold more than one. They can be used to bestow a Kata onto a human or Pokemon, so long as it's one they can use (ie. it matches their element/s or it's within their ability). To do so, you need to have another device such as a Pokedex, which has a disc slot that KRs can be put into. Once inside, a button can be pressed that will make the Pokedex scan the disc's Cruia into a target of the holder's choice, instilling them with the Kata. There are also Kataya Records, but like Multi-Kata Records they're quite rare.

Next up are Abilities, Traits and Skills. Abilities are Cruia-granted attributes that can strengthen, reinforce or weaken a certain being. The Abilities one has depends on their Cruia; humans can have varied ones since they bear no particular Cruia, while Pokemon's are more fixed. Pokemon can have up to three Abilities at once, and more often than not they have numerous in them that are waiting to be awakened through more Cruia absorption and training. Humans can have up to five Abilities, which helps a lot since they aren't usually as strong as Pokemon, but they need to gain them on their own since they lack a mastery. Traits are more based around one's physical appearance and qualities, and are less in number than Abilities but in some ways, more affecting. Things like size, senses and even personality and instincts can influence Traits, and because of this they tend to have more of these than Abilities. Stacking them with Abilities and Moves can really turn the tide of a battle, or if done wrong could just topple it on top of you.

Skills are unrelated to the rest of the above stuff. They are things the bearer can do in the field, such as breaking a wall down, activate a generator, light a place up, etc. These are required if one is to get through a place with obstacles that can't simply be fought, and are based around both the Cruia AND physicality of oneself. The Skills range in use between 1-5, with 5 being rare yet excellent, and 1 being common yet minimal, like breaking a small rock. Skills can be enhanced via evolution and/or training, but will be lost if the bearer loses the Cruia related to that Skill, so careful thought needs to be put into them.

And now, finally, for something Pokemon DON'T share with humans...

(Fun Facts:

- CP is the Neoverse version of PP.

- Breeds are based off of Egg Groups from the original series.

- Katas being capable of upgrading comes from PMD: Gates to Infinity and Super Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, which allowed you to strengthen your moves with continued use.

- Skills are combinations of the HMs from the mailine games and Field Moves from the Pokemon Ranger games.)

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Evolution, Forms, Variants and Breeding

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Evolution. I touched on it earlier, but now it will be explained in more detail.

Pokemon evolve in different ways. Some evolve simply by getting stronger, some evolve by absorbing different kinds of Cruia, some evolve by possessing certain items, some even evolve by being a particular age. There are many different factors that influence evolution, all of which are found out only by performing it. Sadly the methods aren't always obvious, and so a few of them are missed or misunderstood, which can lead to confusion and annoyance when someone tries to evolve their creatures. They also have different evolutionary paths called Lines, which are each split into Stages, the max of which is 4 (as in, four possible Stages, not the number of forms they can take in their lines). The strength and attributes they get increase further and further the more a Pokemon evolves, with Fourth-Stage Pokemon being the rarest yet strongest. Some Pokemon may have more than one form they can evolve into, which have different attributes between them, while others may not have evolutions, but the ability to gain a new form upon reaction to a threat, item, etc. Some Pokemon even have different appearances depending on their habitats, another thing that was touched on before. These are called Variants. For instance, one Pokemon line may be used to cold climates such as tundras or icebergs, but over time they may leave that habitat and journey to a more rocky, sunny one. They'll have trouble enduring it at first, but they'll slowly get used to the Cruia in that habitat as they absorb it, which changes their looks a lot. When this happens, one or more of their old natural Cruia may get overwritten/absorbed into the new Cruia, which in turn causes the Pokemon's differing appearance. This will grant the Pokemon new capabilities, but will also remove some of their old ones. Pokemon don't usually leave their habitats unless they're migrating, forced out or brought to a new habitat by humans, who shipped them to another location, but they are quite interesting to see.

Pokemon who can transform without evolving are called Changers. They're not limited to non-evolving Pokemon though, as numerous kinds have the ability to change their form. These Form Changes usually bulk the Pokemon up in a certain way or two, but may have something that diminishes them as well, such as having great strength but slow speed. A Form Change could even involve a Pokemon growing violent and entering a berserker mode of sorts, during which they are quite hard to quell, but the change wears off on its own. They make great use of these Form Changes, such as to get past terrain they ordinarily couldn't pass or break down something in their way. The effects and appearances are variable.

Lastly, like humans, Pokemon are able to breed together and birth offspring, but only Pokemon of at least adult age are able to do this, as the organs of ages below haven't developed that much yet. A Pokemon's offspring can vary greatly compared to humans however; if Pokemon of the same Line breed, they will birth the lowest Stage of their Line but with some of both parents' capabilities, such as their Moves; If Pokemon of different Lines breed, the result can be...mixed. Some will have no baby at all, while others will have a baby that is of an entirely different species, having been mixed together with the genes of the two interlocking species! For some reason, Pokemon who can give birth aren't restricted to females like humans are. Some males of a species can give birth, while sometimes both genders of a species can give birth, which can make the results even more mixed. Genderless Pokemon seem to be different, as some reproduce asexually or don't reproduce at all. Pokemon resembling objects also seem unable to breed, the same goes for those who appear to be created or mass-produced, like objects or robots.

But there's a bit more to Pokemon than this...

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Shining Pokemon, Alpha Pokemon and Crests

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The last three things relating to Pokemon are a phenomena, form and attribute of them, specifically.

The first involves Pokemon who are reported to have a platinum aura around them, which has earned them the name Shining Pokemon. These creatures are very rarely seen and are low in number, but are said to have power far surpassing their usual selves. The platinum aura around them seems to be a special kind of Cruia that amplifies their own, and apparently also makes their bodies shine. Even crazier is that these Pokemon have Moves and other stuff that they ordinarily wouldn't and couldn't have, which leaves many wondering...what causes this phenomena? Whatever it is, it's gotten many people wanting to see one of these creatures up close and capture them even. However, due to their rarity and elusiveness, so much as seeing one is easier said than done. Even if one WAS found, its power makes it difficult to Capture, even with high-grade PESes. Scientists theorize that the platinum aura is in fact the incredibly rare Omni-Type, which is made up of EVERY element. This would explain why Shining Pokemon are able to use any Cruia with expertise and why they are resilient to damage from each one, including ones they're weak to. An article even pointed out that someone saw a Shining Pokemon evolving, one that had already reached its final Stage. And yet, it was evolving again! This hasn't been proven, but it hints towards this Shining phenomenon giving Pokemon an extra Stage...

The second thing is an enhanced form of Pokemon that are more commonly seen than Shining Pokemon, but are still rather rare. Alpha Pokemon are fully-evolved Stages that have gone through some different mutation, becoming larger, stronger and in some cases, smarter than their usual selves, but it's not to be confused with evolution. These Pokemon are also notable for bearing the Giga-Type, a very powerful Type that grants the bearer immense strength and durability. They can be seen leading groups of their Lines, mostly Stages that come before theirs, which is what earned them their name. Alpha Pokemon usually retain their former personalities but with an added sense of...pride. Perhaps their realisation of being able to control their own Lines like they were armies got into their heads a bit, though not EVERY Alpha is like this. Some don't like members of other Lines attempting to join theirs, sometimes even those that ARE of their Lines, but are of different Variants. Some people have tried to approach and, occasionally, befriend/capture these Pokemon, and they are more often than not heavily injured or even killed off. Killer Alphas tend to be seen during assaults on settlements, perhaps acting as their leaders. While some Alphas join their armies in their attempted slaughter, others stay behind and command them unless things get out of hand, in which case they reveal themselves. Few humans and Pokemon alike have ever survived an encounter with an Alpha, and even fewer have actually captured Alphas, even High Fivers. It's not known what causes the mutations that "creates" them, but it's most likely due to an overabsorption of their respective Cruia. Like Shining Pokemon, Alpha Pokemon can have Moves and other capabilities their normal selves wouldn't have, or would only obtain later on in their lives, but they're not as flexible or variable as Shining Pokemon. They do have more Katayas than the usual Pokemon though, which adds even more to their already dangerous reputations. If you should see an Alpha, pray it's a kind one

The final case relates to the Crests, which again, were brought up before. Crests came into existence towards the end of the Flashfreeze Era, when the Primon and Hybreeds of that time were facing off against unknown beings. Much research has been done on the Crests, and much has been revealed. To start off with, each and every Pokemon has a different Crest, including Variants and Alphas, which change as they evolve and transform. They play a major part in their powers, as Crests both amplify and limit a Pokemon's Cruia; they DOUBLE the Pokemon's power, but the Pokemon cannot go beyond a certain level with it, perhaps as a failsafe in case they were to run rampant. Because of this, their true limits are not known, with some even saying they don't HAVE limits. Perhaps this was why the Flashfreeze Primon were given them? They WERE able to cause disasters as normal attacks after they gained their Crests after all. As to HOW, scientists believe it's related to the massive Cruia jewel beneath one of the continents, which they call the Source Gem. The jewel was reported to have unleashed its first waves of energy during the end of the era, during which the Crests appeared on the Primon. There have also been multiple of two instances where Pokemon could suddenly use more power than before, during which they Crests shone in their Cruia's colour/s, and Originals were mutated into Pokemon, which happens every 6 months. That's when the Source Gem lets out another bunch of waves for a week, a period which is called the Sourcewave. Its effect on humans is similar, as it makes them stronger for the duration the waves are emitted for, rather than allowing them to use more of their natural powers. On a sidenote, some Pokemon are born without a Crest, be it from Original mutation, parental birth or other means. These Crestless Pokemon appear weaker and dimmer in colour than they usually are, with the lesser ones having the same or even a lower level of power than humans. These Pokemon don't remain this way forever though, as they gain their Crests whenever a Sourcewave comes up, further implying that the Source Gem gives Pokemon the Crests. There is research being done to see if the Crests' limits could be removed, but many people consider this research dangerous, as there's no telling what the Pokemon could do if this happened. There's also a theory that the Crests are what gave Pokemon their intelligence after the Flashfreeze Era, given how they changed after they got the Crests. If this is true, they could be limiting more than just their power...

(Fun Facts:

- Shining Pokemon are Shiny Pokemon but made actually useful and not nearly as rare.

- Alpha Pokemon are similar to those from Pokemon Legends: Arceus, but are naturally born and self-aware instead of being frenzied.)

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Getting Stronger

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One of the most basic and common ways gain more strength on Aterr is to absorb Cruia. The absorbed Cruia both strengthens the absorber and creates more "space" inside their spirit, which in turn raise their Level. Levels are human-given indicators of a Pokemon's AND human's growth, and rises further as more Cruia is absorbed into them. Normally, Aterrians would just absorb Cruia they find in the wild, but they can also create it themselves by battling one another. It's been revealed long ago that when Aterrians combat each other, they "leak" bits of Cruia and multiply it as their fight continues. In human society, Pokemon battling has become a great way to Level Up, with the winners of a battle absorbing the Cruia generated from it, the element/s of which depends on the fighters and the Moves they used on each other. Aterrians' Levels max out at a certain number: Pokemon at 100, humans at 1000. In Pokemon's cases, it's due to finally hitting their Crests' limit, but there is a way to fix this. A process called Revision, which involves the Pokemon returning back to its lowest Stage and restarting its evolutionary journey. It has drastic downsides AND upsides.

• Downsides

1. The Pokemon's strength will be greatly decreased, and any capabilities it may have had that only its former Stage could use will be lost (especially if the Flexibility goes down a lot.)
2. The Pokemon's Level will go back down to 1.
3. Depending on the Stage, the Pokemon may become more rebellious and/or dangerous.

• Upsides

1. The Pokemon will go up by 1 Tier, which is another human-given indicator of a Pokemon's potential, relating to the limits of its Crest.
2. They will be able to re-learn Moves they had lost before, as well as new ones during their evolutionary journey.
3. Their physical age will decrease, but not their mental age, and they will not suffer memory loss.
4. They can evolve into forms they possibly couldn't have before.

Revision ordinarily can't happen on its own. Only long-lived and powerful Pokemon seem to be capable of it, and those take time to happen. For Revision to happen quickly, a Pokemon must bathe in what is called a Conduit or Cauldron, one of the springs of Cruia that can be found all around the planet. The energy pouring from them can trigger something in the Crest and make it absorb much of the Pokemon's obtained Cruia, reducing it to its youngest form. On the plus side, this also decreases the limit the Crest has on the Pokemon, allowing it to become even stronger when they train and battle again. Tiers max out at 10, though very few people have ever gotten their creatures that far, and there no such ones in the wild.

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That's it for this part. The explanations are continued here. https://crashcourse81.newgrounds.com/news/post/1309031