Add wiki space for talking about Pokémon canon

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+# Pokémon canon
+
+The goal of this page is to establish a base _Pokémon_{as=cite} “canon”
+  for making narrative fanworks in, roleplaying, or just generally
+  thinking about.
+*_Canon is a choice_* (documented set of choices) and the choices we
+  make on this _Wiki_{as=cite} won’t necessarily agree with the
+  _Pokémon_{as=cite} fandom at·large.
+
+## general approach
+
+- *The English main‐series games are the primary source of canon.*
+  When information in the anime, movies, trading card game, side‐series
+    games, ⁊·c conflicts with the main‐series games, the latter wins.
+  When games differ substantially between their original Japanese and
+    subsequent Western releases, the latter is considered canonical.
+
+- *All other pieces of Pokémon media _may_ be considered canonical
+    (when useful).*
+  This includes side‐series games like _Pokémon Conquest_{as=cite} as
+    well as non‐games like the anime, movies, or original YouTube
+    animations.
+
+  Specifically, the order of priority for sources of canon should
+    generally be main‐series games > original YouTube animations > new
+    movies (_I Choose You!_{as=cite} and later) > anime and older
+    movies > side‐series games > other media.
+
+  Even when canon directly contradicts with one part of a piece of
+    media, other parts (for example, a character of the day from the
+    anime) may be considered (somewhat) canonical.
+
+- *Consider every work in the _Pokémon_{as=cite} franchise to be an A·U
+    of every other work (and this canon).*
+  Obviously, the paired versions in each generation of games are A·U’s
+    of each other, and Ultra Sun is obviously an A·U of Sun, ⁊·c.
+  But this principle applies across the franchise, meaning that Black 2
+    is an A·U of Black (and White) and so forth.
+
+  What this practically means is that canon cannot offer exact details,
+    only suggestions.
+  Divergences from canon can and will take place so long as they
+    preserve the “spirit” of the originals.
+
+- *Avoid “world‐hopping”.*
+  The Pokémon franchise is replete with instances of people travelling
+    from one universe to another or travelling back‐and‐forth though
+    time.
+  This runs contrary to having a single, consistent timeline, so for
+    practical reasons it must be considered noncanonical.
+  This isn’t to say it won’t ever happen.
+
+- *Combine paired versions where possible; defer to the “red” version
+    otherwise.*
+  The “red” versions are:8--: _Red_{as=cite}, _Gold_{as=cite},
+    _Ruby_{as=cite}, _FireRed_{as=cite}, _Pearl_{as=cite},
+    _HeartGold_{as=cite}, _White_{as=cite}, _White 2_{as=cite},
+    _Y_{as=cite}, _Omega Ruby_{as=cite}, _Sun_{as=cite},
+    _Ultra Sun_{as=cite}, _Let’s Go! Pikachu_{as=cite},
+    _Shield_{as=cite}, _Shining Pearl_{as=cite}, _Scarlet_{as=cite}.
+
+- *Game plots follow the Gen ⅤⅠ–ⅠⅩ timeline.*
+  This means that, for game plot–related elements, _Omega
+    Ruby_{as=cite} & _Alpha Sapphire_{as=cite} takes precedence over
+    _Ruby_{as=cite}, _Sapphire_{as=cite} & _Emerald_{as=cite} and
+    _Let’s Go! Pikachu_{as=cite} & _Let’s Go! Eevee_{as=cite} takes
+    precedence over _Red_{as=cite}, _Blue_{as=cite}, _Green_{as=cite},
+    _Yellow_{as=cite}, _FireRed_{as=cite} & _LeafGreen_{as=cite}.
+
+  This does not mean that the other games do not contain canonical
+    information—for example, the Sevii Islands still exist, Anabel was
+    still Salon Maiden of the Hoenn Elite Four, ⁊·c.
+  But it does mean, for example, that Chase ∣ Elaine is the one to
+    defeat Team Rocket, not Red.
+
+- *Technological developments occur at the time depicted in the games
+    which introduced them.*
+  This means that a rudimentaly P·C system must have existed in the
+    time of _Red_{as=cite} & _Blue_{as=cite}; ⁊·c.
+
+- *There is a correspondence between the _Pokémon_{as=cite} world and
+    the real world.*
+  Very few things have definite dates in the _Pokémon_{as=cite} canon,
+    but it should be assumed that they roughly correspond to the
+    timeline of similar events in the real world.
+  The date of the moon landing is fixed at 1969, and considered
+    equivalent to the real‐world moon landing in that year.

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+# Pokémon Timeline
+
+This timeline is approximate and open to revision, especially things
+  which lack citations.
+
+{.timeline}
+: -0018
+
+  - _[Paldea]_{as=small}
+    Paldea is unified under the Paldean Empire.
+
+: 1212
+
+  - _[Paldea]_{as=small}
+    “Modern” Paldea is founded.
+
+: 1218
+
+  - _[Paldea]_{as=small}
+    The Naranja Academy is founded.[^1218-paldea-academy]
+
+: 1457
+
+  - _[Sinnoh]_{as=small}
+    The Diamond and Pearl clans settle Hisui.[^1457-sinnoh-dp]
+
+: 1866
+
+  - _[Sinnoh]_{as=small}
+    The Galaxy Expedition Team settles Hisui at Jubilife Village.
+
+: 1869
+
+  - _[Sinnoh]_{as=small}
+    Due to the success of the Galaxy Expedition, Hisui is formally
+      annexed and renamed to Sinnoh.[^1869-sinnoh-annex]
+
+: 1889
+
+  - _[Sinnoh]_{as=small}
+    Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark are made extinct in
+      Sinnoh.[^1889-sinnoh-zorua]
+
+: 1905
+
+  - _[Sinnoh]_{as=small}
+    Hisuian Growlithe and Arcanine are made extinct in
+      Sinnoh.[^1905-sinnoh-growlithe]
+
+: 1925
+
+  - _[Kanto]_{as=small}
+    The first Poké Balls with a synthetic (bakelite) shell as opposed
+      to a wooden (apricorn) shell are produced in Kanto, following the
+      research of Professor Westwood at Celadon University.
+    The lightweight construction makes them significantly easier to
+      transport, although the balls themselves have a notably higher
+      failure rate.[^1925-kanto-pokeballs]
+
+  - _[Kanto]_{as=small}
+    Kantonian Voltorb and Electrode begin to appear in Kanto and slowly
+      spread to other regions, outcompeting their Hisuian counterparts.
+
+: 1945
+
+  - _[National]_{as=small}
+    The resolution of an international conflict leads to the formation
+      of the Pokémon League as a pan‐regional alliance between (at
+      minimum) Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Kalos, and
+      Galar.[^1945-national-league]
+
+: 1952-11
+
+  - _[Hoenn]_{as=small}
+    Meteors from the Litleonid meteor shower strike near Meteor Falls
+      and Lunitone and Solrock are discovered
+      there.[^1952-11-hoenn-litleonids]
+
+: 1957-07-05
+
+  - _[Faraway Island]_{as=small}
+    Dr. Fuji captures Mew.[^1957-07-05-faraway-mew]
+
+: 1957-07-10
+
+  - _[Faraway Island]_{as=small}
+    Dr. Fuji gives Mew its name.[^1957-07-10-faraway-mew]
+
+: 1958
+
+  - _[Kanto]_{as=small}
+    A·B·S plastic is used to create the Great Ball, which is less
+      brittle and has a lower failure rate compared to the original
+      Poké Ball.
+    The ease of injection moulding is the reason behind the interesting
+      Great Ball shape.[^1958-kanto-greatball]
+
+: 1958-02-06
+
+  - _[Kanto]_{as=small}
+    Dr. Fuji successfully clones Mew to create
+      Mewtwo.[^1958-02-06-kanto-mewtwo]
+
+: 1958-09-01
+
+  - _[Kanto]_{as=small}
+    Mewtwo overcomes the researchers and
+      escapes.[^1958-09-01-kanto-mewtwo]
+
+: 1960
+
+  - _[National]_{as=small}
+    Broadcast color television is introduced, although adoption is slow
+      in consumer households.
+
+: 1961-09-19
+
+  - _[Unova]_{as=small}
+    Elgyem is first discovered appearing in a
+      desert.[^1961-09-19-unova-elgyem]
+
+: 1962
+
+  - _[Sinnoh]_{as=small}
+    Jubilife TV is founded.
+
+: 1969-07-20
+
+  - _[National]_{as=small}
+    Mankind sets foot on the moon.[^1969-07-20-national-moon]
+
+: 1986
+
+  - _[Kanto]_{as=small}
+    Polypropelyne production becomes widespread and efficient enough
+      for use in a new kind of pokémon ball, the Ultra
+      Ball.[^1986-kanto-ultraball]
+
+: 1990
+
+  - _[Sinnoh]_{as=small}
+    Climate change results in the extinction of Hisuian Bergmite and
+      Avalugg.[^1990-sinnoh-bergmite]
+
+: 1995
+
+  - _[Kanto]_{as=small}
+    Porygon is developed.[^1995-kanto-porygon]
+
+: 1996
+
+  - _[Hoenn]_{as=small}
+    TV Mauville is founded.
+    Hoenn Rangers Coexistence Force becomes popular.
+
+[^1218-paldea-academy]:
+  This is the year that the [University of
+    Salamanca][wp:Univeristy_of_Salamanca]{title="Wikipedia: University
+    of Salamanca"} was founded.
+
+[^1457-sinnoh-dp]:
+  This is the year of [Koshamain’s War][wp:Koshamains_War]{
+    title="Wikipedia: Koshamain’s War"}.
+
+[^1869-sinnoh-annex]:
+  This is the year in which the Meiji government gave Hokkaido its
+    name.
+
+[^1889-sinnoh-zorua]:
+  This is the year of extinction for the [Hokkaido
+    wolf][wp:Hokkaido_wolf]{title="Wikipedia: Hokkaido wolf"}.
+
+[^1905-sinnoh-growlithe]:
+  This is the year of extinction for the [Japanese
+    wolf][wp:Japanese_wolf]{title="Wikipedia: Japanese wolf"}.
+
+[^1925-kanto-pokeballs]:
+  This year is attested as the creation date for “modern Poké Balls” in
+    early _Pokémon_{as=cite} franchise lore.
+
+[^1945-national-league]:
+  This year in which the United Nations is founded.
+
+[^1952-11-hoenn-litleonids]:
+  _Ruby_{as=cite}, _Sapphire_{as=cite} & _Emerald_{as=cite} state this
+    happen “about 40 years ago”.
+  As the Litleonids occur every 11 years, 44 years before 1996 is an
+    appropriate date.
+
+  Note that this dating only makes sense in the English canon.
+
+[^1957-07-05-faraway-mew]:
+  This month and day are given by the diary in the Pokémon Mansion on
+    Cinnabar Island.
+
+[^1957-07-10-faraway-mew]:
+  This month and day are given by the diary in the Pokémon Mansion on
+    Cinnabar Island.
+
+[^1958-kanto-greatball]:
+  A·B·S was introduced to commercial markets in 1954, so this date
+    could be shifted earlier.
+  1958 was the year it began being used for Lego bricks.
+
+[^1958-02-06-kanto-mewtwo]:
+  This is the year that [John Gurdon cloned African clawed
+    frogs][wp:John_Gurdon#Nuclear_transfer]{title="Wikipedia: John
+    Gurdon § Nuclear transfer"} using the same technique which would
+    eventually be used to clone Dolly the Sheep.
+
+  This month and day are given by the diary in the Pokémon Mansion on
+    Cinnabar Island.
+
+[^1958-09-01-kanto-mewtwo]:
+  This month and day are given by the diary in the Pokémon Mansion on
+    Cinnabar Island.
+
+[^1961-09-19-unova-elgyem]:
+  Elgyem are stated to have appeared “far in the desert 50 years ago”
+    in _Black_{as=cite} & _White_{as=cite}.
+
+  This is the exact date that [Barney and Betty
+    Hill][wp:Barney_and_Betty_Hill_incident]{title="Wikipedia: Barney
+    and Betty Hill incident"} claimed to encounter a U·F·O and be
+    abducted by aliens.
+  This alleged encounter popularized the “grey alien” trope which
+    Elgyem and its evolution derive from.
+
+[^1969-07-20-national-moon]:
+  This exact date is given in _Ruby_{as=cite}, _Sapphire_{as=cite} &
+    _Emerald_{as=cite}.
+
+[^1986-kanto-ultraball]:
+  Large‐scale production of polypropelyne began in 1957, but the
+    [fluidized‐bed Unipol process][osti:6143228]{title="Unipol PP: a
+    gas-phase route to polypropylene"} was not extended to
+    polypropelyne (from polyethylene) until the mid‐1980s.
+
+[^1990-sinnoh-bergmite]:
+  This tracks [a large temperature
+    spike][berkeleyearth:42.59N-141.82E]{title="Berkeley Earth: Local
+    Climate Change: 42.59 N, 141.82 E"} in the Hokkaido area and a
+    trend of steep rise in average temperature.
+  Compare also [the ice floes of the Sea of
+    Okhotsk][wapo:japan-ice-loss]{title="Washington Post: The climate
+    chain reaction that threatens the heart of the Pacific"}, although
+    these make more sense mapped to regular (Unovan) Avalugg (as well
+    as, possibly, White‐Striped Basculin).
+
+[^1995-kanto-porygon]:
+  This date is given in early promotional material.
+
+[berkeleyearth:42.59N-141.82E]:
+  http://berkeleyearth.lbl.gov/locations/42.59N-141.82E
+
+[osti:6143228]:
+  https://www.osti.gov/biblio/6143228
+
+[wapo:japan-ice-loss]:
+  https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/world/climate-environmen
+    t/climate-change-japan-pacific-sea-salmon-ice-loss/
+
+[wp:Barney_and_Betty_Hill_incident]:
+  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_and_Betty_Hill_incident
+
+[wp:Hokkaido_wolf]:
+  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hokkaido_wolf
+
+[wp:Japanese_wolf]:
+  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_wolf
+
+[wp:John_Gurdon#Nuclear_transfer]:
+  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gurdon#Nuclear_transfer
+
+[wp:Koshamains_War]:
+  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koshamain%27s_War
+
+[wp:University_of_Salamanca]:
+  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Salamanca
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