THUNDRIX, the Shocking Pokégirl

THUNDRIX, the Shocking Pokégirl

Type: Near Human; Animorph (Avian)
Element: Electric/Flying
Frequency: Uncommon
Diet: pokéchow, fresh meat, fish
Role: Air-to-Air assault fighter, Air-to-Ground strike fighter, Fast response unit
Strong Vs: Water, Bug, Fighting
Weak Vs: Ground, Rock, Magic
Libido: varies (Low to High according to the weather)
Attacks: Thunder Wave, Thunder Shock, Thunderbolt, Thunder
Enhancements: Enhanced Senses (Vision) (x8), Elemental Absorption (Electric), Flight (Wings)
Evolves: Thundercunt (battle stress)
Evolves From: Rack (Thunder Stone)

    Historians consider Sukebe's development of the Thundrix (as well the Rack's other two "first level" evolutions) to be one of the most effective uses of psychological warfare during the entire War of Revenge. By developing a breed of Pokégirls that seemed - due to both their physical appearance, and their abilities - to be weaker versions of one of his fearsome Legendary Pokégirls (in this case, Zapdass), Sukebe most likely hurt his enemies more than any single Phoenix did during the entire war. The thought that Sukebe possibly had hundreds of Pokégirls that could eventually become Legendaries damaged morale in ways that simply could not be calculated.

    During Sukebe's War of Revenge, the Thundrix were normally used against airborne targets, although they were also used against "harder" ground-based targets. Of the three possible evolutions of a Rack, the Thundrix has both the best flying speed and the worst endurance (even though a Thundrix's endurance is still superior to a Rack's). Due to the nature of her powers, the Thundrix was also the best anti-armor evolution for a Rack. Pilots quickly came to fear the speed and elemental attacks that a Thundrix had access to. Ground troops, on the other hand, quickly came to fear the Thundrix for both her elemental attacks and, strangely enough, her (relatively speaking) weak endurance. This was due to the fact that when a Thundrix was used against a ground-based target, it was general a fast strike to soften the target just before an attack by other Pokégirls.

    Upon evolving from a Rack to a Thundrix, several physical changes occur. One of the more obvious ones is the increase in height. A Thundrix will be between two inches under, and two inches over, five feet tall. The most starting change, from a Rack to a Thundrix, has to be their feathers. Almost all of Thundrix's feathers change from brown to jet black, except for the ones on her breasts and wings which switch to a bright yellow instead. A Thundrix's hair is straight and jet black. Their nipples, like their hair, are now black, while their eyes are bright yellow. They are even less fond of clothing than they were as Rack. They still enjoy using dyes on their feathers, but now prefer to use shades of yellow and black. A Thundrix is just as fond of high heeled shoes as they were as a Rack, but now feel that they should be reserved for special occasions.

    A Thundrix's internal changes are somewhat more extensive, due to their elemental powers, and their superior aerial capabilities. Of special note is the changes to their eyes. According to notes recovered in 115 AS from one of Sukebe's labs, Sukebe was originally just looking to develop a Thundrix's eyesight to deal with the possibility of being temporarily blinded by their own elemental attacks. However, he quickly discovered that the changes introduced allowed the Thundrix's eyes to see further (and better) even when they were not looking down. This was a key factor in Sukebe's decision to use the Thundrix against airborne enemies. In all other respects, including the fact that their clawed toes are still unsuitable for combat, a Thundrix's physical state (baring adjustments for proportion) remains much like it was as a Rack.

    In regards to her personality, a Thundrix is generally considered to be much more "intense" then she was as a Rack. If a Thundrix is going to do something, she wants to do it right now, and she wants to get it right the first time. Tamers who have a Thundrix in their harem, will almost always admit (although, depending on the Tamer it can take some time and effort) that their Thundrix has fewer skills than the other members of their harems. However, these same Tamers will then go on to state that, when it comes a skill their Thundrix does have, no other Pokégirl in their harem comes close to equaling a Thundrix's ability. There have never been any reliable reports of a Thundrix that could be considered a "Jack of All Trades, Master of None". Some claim that part of the reason why a Thundrix is happier in larger groups (including harems) is because of an instinctive understanding that her tendency to specialize means that her survival is improved by belonging to a group that can cover the gaps caused by this tendency. A Thundrix's libido is normally tied into the weather of the area she's in. More specifically, unless there's a storm (with the exception of snow storms) in the area, her libido will remain "Low". For a Thundrix's Libido to reach a point where it can be considered "High", there has to be quite a bit of thunder and lightning. The other way to "warm up" a Thundrix involves having her being hit by electrical energy. The strength, and duration, of this spike in a Thundrix's libido is directly tied into how much electrical energy hits her.

    Of the three possible evolutions of a Rack, a Thundrix was the most likely to directly charge at - and attack - her targets. While a Thundrix looses the amazing airborne dexterity she had as a Rack, she improves significantly when it comes to speed. Due to this fact, strafing runs are a commonly used tactic among the Thundrix. A Thundrix does not believe in toying with a target; if at all possible, a Thundrix will use what she feels is an attack that is powerful enough (and, normally, even slightly more powerful than necessary) to take out her target on the first strike. An ancient pre-Sukebe combat philosophy - one strike, one kill - seems to be as much a part of a Thundrix as her elemental powers. There is a potential downside to this drive, since a Thundrix will not willingly switch to a new target until her first one is no longer a threat. This attitude, and her relatively weak endurance, explains why it is extremely rare to find a solitary Thundrix. In fact, a feral Thundrix will seek out members of the more "social" breeds of Pokégirls (including another Thundrix) in an instinctive desire to belong to a group.