NEIGIX, the Frosty Pokégirl

NEIGIX, the Frosty Pokégirl
Type: Near Human; Animorph (Avian)
Element: Ice/Flying
Frequency: Uncommon
Diet: snow, pokéchow, frozen food, chilled fish
Role: Air-to-Ground support fighter, Airborne scout
Strong Vs: Dragon, Plant, Bug
Weak Vs: Electric, Fire, Rock
Libido: Very Low
Attacks: Mist, Snowstorm, Icewall, Simulacrum
Enhancements: Cold resistance, Enhanced Vision (x6).
Evolves: Frosttits (battle stress)
Evolves From: Rack (Ice Crystal)
    Historians consider Sukebe's development of the Neigix (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, Articunt), Sukebe most likely hurt his enemies more than any single Neigix 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 Neigix were used against ground-based targets. This was mainly due to the fact that, of the three possible evolutions of a Rack, the Neigix was the least capable in air-to-air combat. Despite this, and despite the fact that they have always disliked being in the warmer areas of the world, the Neigix quickly gained the reputation as one of the most dangerous Pokégirls in the areas they fought in. At least part of this reputation was due to the fact that, of the three possible evolutions of the Rack, the Neigix was the most likely to act as airborne support for (preferably cold loving) ground-based Pokégirls.
    Upon evolving from a Rack to a Neigix, several physical changes occur. One of the more obvious ones is the increase in height. A Neigix will be between three inches under, and three inches over, five feet tall. The most starting change, from a Rack to a Neigix, has to be their feathers. Almost all of Neigix's feathers change from brown to gray, except for the ones on the ones on her breasts and the ones that grow to near the top of her head. The feathers near a Neigix's breasts turn from brown to dark blue, while the feathers near the top of a Neigix's head change more than their color. These feathers not only change from color, from brown to a clear and almost icy white, but they grown larger and tend to stick "up" past the Neigix' hair. Due these changes, they are often referred to as the Neigix's "crown feathers". A Neigix's hair is straight and a light blue color. Their nipples, like their hair, is a light blue color, while their eyes are a dark blue that matches the feathers on their breasts.
    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 blue and white. A Neigix is even less likely to wear high heels than a Phoenix is, although this may be (at least in part) due to the type of environments a Neigix prefers.
    A Neigix'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 Neigix's eyesight to deal with the effects of the elemental affects (snow storms and mists) they can create, as well as regular snow blindness.
    However, he quickly discovered that the changes introduced allowed the Neigix's eyes to see further (and better) even when they were not looking down. This allowed Sukebe to use the Neigix against airborne enemies with a much higher chance of success than the Rack, even though their powers were mainly developed for dealing with ground-based targets. In all other respects, including the fact that their clawed toes are still unsuitable for combat, a Neigix's physical state (baring adjustments for proportion) remains much like it was as a Rack.
    In terms of personality, a Neigix is much more cautious and reserved than she was as a Rack. Part of the reason why the Neigix developed a reputation as a deadly foe was because they preferred to attack with overwhelming force. They also preferred to have developed several different scenarios, and contingency plans, before launching their attacks. A Neigix is generally not the first to finish a task, but she strives to get it right on the first try. This attitude is part of the reason why it isn't uncommon for search and rescue teams, in the colder areas of the world, to use a Neigix.
    A non-feral Neigix will generally enjoy games where strategy is important and things like "the luck of the draw" are not. Like most Ice type Pokégirls, a Neigix has much lower libido than normal for a Pokégirl. Whether or not this is a positive, or negative, feature of the Pokégirl depends upon the individual Tamer you ask. Unlike the general stereotype of an Ice Pokégirl, however, a Neigix will normally be most comfortable as part of a group, even if there are no other Ice and/or Flying Pokégirls in the group. They also tend to consider the well-being, and success, of the group they are in as being more important that their own success (and, to a lesser extent, their own well-being). A Neigix's "team attitude" helped to make it a feared foe during Sukebe's War of Revenge, but these days makes her a popular Pokégirls among Tamers interested in either an Ice or Flying type.
    A Neigix prefers to fight from a distance, using a style that is often described as "the death of a thousand paper cuts". Like the other potential evolutions of a Rack, a Neigix looses the amazing airborne dexterity that a Rack is famous for, but gains increased speed and endurance. While the Neigix is the slowest of the three potential evolutions of a Rack, it has the greatest amount of endurance of the three, and it knows it. Likewise, a Neigix's powers are well suited for a drawn out engagement against ground-based foes. While a Neigix's (relatively speaking) slower speeds, and her powers, suggests that other Pokégirls (such as the Phoenix) would be better suited against flying foes, she is still more capable in air-to-air combat than a Rack.