From: Lady Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:40:37 +0000 (-0400) Subject: Add wiki space for talking about Pokémon canon X-Git-Url: https://git.ladys.computer/Wiki/commitdiff_plain/5d407714297478d68a59bb2cee3334acfd4f8916 Add wiki space for talking about Pokémon canon --- diff --git a/Sources/Page/PokemonCanon.djot b/Sources/Page/PokemonCanon.djot new file mode 100644 index 0000000..19cb344 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sources/Page/PokemonCanon.djot @@ -0,0 +1,87 @@ +# 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. diff --git a/Sources/Page/PokemonCanon/Timeline.djot b/Sources/Page/PokemonCanon/Timeline.djot new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1a25799 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sources/Page/PokemonCanon/Timeline.djot @@ -0,0 +1,279 @@ +# 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 \ No newline at end of file