Pokémon fans are once again huffing hopium about Sound-types, and here’s why they are wrong this time

Pokopia‘s latest trailer introduced the world to DJ Rotom, the island’s resident musician. To no one’s surprise, this speaker-possessing variant of the Plasma Pokémon is rapidly becoming a fan-favorite.

Unfortunately, like many a talented artist, DJ Rotom is attracting some cringeworthy admirers. If you’re familiar with niche Pokémon discourse, you already know where I’m going with this.

Beware, Pokéfans; the Sound-type truthers are back, and they believe DJ Rotom’s arrival heralds the coming of the blessed type. And just like every other time they’ve thrown bones around, they’re probably wrong.

A Sound-type Pokémon sounds great on paper, but the composition falls apart in practice

Dreaming up new potential Pokémon types is one of the community’s favorite pastimes, and none are more popular than the Sound-type. And honestly, it’s easy to see why. Dozens of Pokémon moves are sound-based, and the list of creatures with an audio theme to their design and lore grows bigger with every generation. On top of that, sound interacts with nature in lots of fascinating ways, so a Sound-type Pokémon could have unique weaknesses, resistances, and advantages.

Sadly, the idea runs into a major hurdle in practice. No one seems to agree on what types Sound would be weak to and effective against. Most people seem to say that it would be super effective against Water and Steel-types, since sound travels faster through water and certain metals, but things get a lot more complicated beyond that.

What other types would Sound be strong against? Anyone who’s tried to get anything done in a noisy cafe knows Psychic probably wouldn’t fare well against Sound. And what about Flying-types? Sound moves through air; do Flying-type Pokémon really need another weakness? And there’s a fun fact: at high frequencies, sound can shatter earth. Would Sound be strong against Rock, too?

And what types would be effective against Sound-type Pokémon? Electric-types come to mind, since sound can’t affect the electromagnetic spectrum, but that’s about it. If Reddit posts like this are anything to go by, no one can agree on what a Sound-type would look like in battle.

Compare this to Fairy, the newest Pokémon type. Most people can’t tell you everything sound can do, but everyone knows what a fairy is. In all corners of the world, tales about fairies follow a few consistent rules: they’re masters of magic with a weakness for man-made toxins. Their power over Dragon, Fighting, and Dark-types and weakness to Poison and Steel-types are easy to interpret. With sound, things get a lot murkier.

With DJ Rotom ready to rock Pokopia and Pokémon Winds and Waves set to launch next year, it’s easy to understand why Sound-type enthusiasts are getting their hopes up again. However, history has shown that Game Freak isn’t likely to add it as a new type.

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The Equitable Distribution 2 is a priority contract that you get to complete in Marathon to receive some valuable rewards for your efforts.

The second contract in the Equitable Distribution has two different tasks to complete. This guide will provide you with details about all the tasks and how to complete them.

Marathon Equitable Distribution 2 contract guide

Here are the two tasks of the Equitable Distribution 2 contract.

• Summon Transport Drone via the second-floor terminal in Algae Ponds
• Exfil UESC Supplies and Drone Manifest

How to Summon Transport Drone via the second-floor terminal in Algae Ponds

The first task is to reach floor 2 of the main building in Algae Ponds. You can find Algae Ponds quite easily since it’s a named POI on Dire Marsh. Once you find the building, take the stairs to reach toe the second floor.

The quest marker will appear once you’re on the second floor. Reach the terminal and interact with it to complete the hack. Finishing the hack will summon a transport that you’ll need to shoot down. Once you’re on the second floor, you’ll find a hallway with green structures. Go through the plastic strip curtains, and you’ll find the terminal hidden behind some large industrial filters in the next room.

How to get the UESC Supplies and Drone Manifest

Once you’ve hacked the terminal, you’ll find an airborne drone. The quest marker will show it, so it’s impossible to miss. Shoot it down before it manages to escape. Slavage its remains, and you’ll find the UESC supplies and the manifest.

To complete the contract, you’ll need to exfil successfully with both items. If you die in the process, you’ll have to restart on a new run.

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