Orre

The Orre region (Japanese: オーレ Ōre ) is the setting of the Generation III side series games Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. In other games, Pokémon obtained in Orre are listed as being met in a distant land.
Orre has no wild Pokémon in Pokémon Colosseum, and has only a few starting to pop up in specific locations, known as Poké Spots, in Pokémon XD. In these circumstances, s use Pokémon imported from other regions of the Pokémon world, primarily Johto and Hoenn. Pokémon battles are, for the most part, played in Double Battle style with the Trainers putting two Pokémon out each. There is no form of a Pokémon League in Orre, but rather, a variety of facilities which offer consecutive battles. However, Michael wanting to start his Pokémon journey when he comes of age would imply that there is at least something similar to a Pokémon League in Orre, if not an actual one.
==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
The region's name may be derived from , as a reference to the various locations named after minerals.
===Design concept===
The inspiration for Orre was stated to be .Interview with Genius Sonority (archived) (Japanese)
==History==
===Contemporary history===
Prior to the events of Pokémon Colosseum, Orre was plagued by several crime syndicates, such as Team Snagem and Cipher. Both criminal organizations allied themselves as part of their plan to rule the world through Shadow Pokémon. Cipher supplied Team Snagem with Snag Machines, which allowed Snagem members to steal Pokémon from their Trainers. 
====Pokémon Colosseum====
At the beginning of Pokémon Colosseum, Wes steals a Snag Machine from the strongly guarded headquarters of Team Snagem. Upon reaching Phenac City, he discovers a girl named Rui who had been captured by Team Snagem. Both of them journey across the Orre, snagging Shadow Pokémon, and uncovering the disastrous plan of the secret organization, Cipher. This shady group and its ambitious admins are the creators of Shadow Pokémon, closing their hearts to strengthen their stats. Wes learns how to reverse the effects of this process, and must capture all of Cipher's Shadow Pokémon.
After defeating all of Cipher's admins, Wes goes to Realgam Tower; after defeating the again, Gonzap comes out and reveals that Cipher gave Team Snagem the Snag Machines. Afterwards, Snagem gave the Pokémon to Cipher, who created Shadow Pokémon; meaning that this was all one master plan hatched by Cipher. After defeating Snagem, Nascour, the boss of Cipher, is defeated by the player. Afterwards, it is revealed that Phenac City's mayor Es Cade is actually Evice, the true boss of Cipher. After he is defeated he tries to escape; fortunately, a uses to stop him, saving the day. With Evice's capture, Wes continues his journey by searching Orre for the remaining Cipher members and their Shadow Pokémon.
====Between Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness====
In the five years after the events of , Cipher has created a Shadow Lugia, codenamed XD001, claimed to be immune to purification. During these five years, the S.S. Libra was sailing to Orre with Pokémon, when suddenly some helicopters appeared with Shadow Lugia, which picked up the ship as the sailors that fell out watched in awe. Shadow Lugia dropped it in the desert, where Cipher Admin Gorigan and his Cipher workers took every Pokémon on the ship but to the Cipher Key Lair to transform them into Shadow Pokémon.
====Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness====
Cipher then proceeds to the northwest corner of Orre, where a facility called the Pokémon HQ Lab resides. Upon arrival, they abduct the lab's chief researcher, Professor Krane, in an attempt to use his research for their own evil plans. Having witnessed the kidnapping, a young Trainer named Michael follows Cipher to an abandoned lab and rescues Krane.
Knowing that Cipher has to be stopped, Michael set off on a journey to save Orre. Armed with a Snag Machine built by Krane and his Pokémon , Michael rescues and purifies Cipher's newest breed of Shadow Pokémon, does battle with their devious admins to shut down their operations, and even wins the trust of Team Snagem, who seeks to destroy Cipher and prove that they are the greatest criminals in all of Orre. 
Eventually, Michael trailed Cipher to the main headquarters on Citadark Isle, where the organization's Grand Master Greevil and his twin bodyguards (and sons) Ardos and Eldes welcomed him by summoning XD001. Michael proves too skilled and snags XD001 with the rest of Greevil's Shadow Pokémon, and he responds by attempting to blow up the island. Though Ardos encourages him to go through with it, Eldes steps in and pleads with Greevil to accept defeat graciously. Greevil agrees and leaves with Eldes, while Ardos leaves in anger. With Cipher presumed disbanded with Greevil's defeat, Michael proceeds to rescue the remaining Shadow Pokémon and purify the "unpurifiable" XD001.
==Geography==
This region is noticeably arid, being divided into a huge desert wasteland and a small, mountainous green region. In the center is Mt. Battle, a dormant volcano where Trainers go to sharpen their skills. Orre has very few settlements in it due to the dry climate. Its largest city, Phenac City, is located in Orre's harshest environment. There is a lively port to the southwest of Orre, which is presumably how it keeps its connections with the other regions, using ships such as the S.S. Libra. Despite its environmental problems, it is one of the most advanced regions in terms of science and architecture. Due to the rough terrain, it is not known if there are any connecting routes. Wild Pokémon are very rare, appearing in only a handful of spots throughout the whole region. The map in Pokémon Colosseum was retconned in Pokémon XD, before seemingly being landlocked while the XD map has a sea or ocean to the west.
===Demographics===
The Orre region's towns, cities, and other areas, has a total population of 113 in .
===Notable locations===
Orre has five cities and towns. There are no known routes that connect locations.
====Settlements====
Map	Name 	Population	Description
 	Phenac City 	34 	A gorgeous jewel of a town that overflows with water in a forbidding desert.A gorgeous city in the desert that overflows with bounteous water.
 	Pyrite Town 	32 	A rough and dirty town full of thugs and scoundrels. It is said to be home to sinister Pokémon.An honorable town of thugs and scoundrels where <sc>Shadow Pokémon</sc> were once distributed.A noble town of rogues and ruffians. The <sc>Cipher</sc>-fighting ONBS is here.
 	Agate Village	19 	A lush, green town that is peacefully populated by old former ace trainers.A lush, green town of senior citizens where there is a relic honoring <sc></sc>.A lush green town of senior citizens. There is a relic honoring <sc></sc> here.
 	The Under 	28 	A wholly lawless underground town that is ruled by the criminal syndicate <sc>Cipher</sc>.An underground town freed of <sc>Cipher</sc>, and where the <sc>Kid Network</sc> is now active.
 	Gateon Port 	47 	A lively seaport with active trade. Loitering sailors are a common sight.
====Landmarks====
Map	Landmark 	Description
 	Pokémon HQ Lab 	The <sc>Orre Region</sc>'s top research lab that studies <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> comprehensively.
 	Kaminko's House 	The peculiar manor that is home to the eccentric scientist <sc>Dr. Kaminko</sc>.
 	Pyrite Bldg 	
 	ONBS 	
 	Pyrite Cave 	
 	Relic Cave 	
 	Relic Stone 	
 	Poké Spot 	A rough and rocky <sc>Pok</sc>é <sc>Spot</sc> where wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> appear.A lush, oasis-like <sc>Pok</sc>é <sc>Spot</sc> where wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> appear.A dark and damp <sc>Pok</sc>é <sc>Spot</sc> where wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> appear.
 	Cipher Lab 	A secret lab run by the criminal syndicate <sc>Cipher</sc> to study and develop <sc>Shadow Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.The lab used by the reactivated <sc>Cipher</sc> for developing XD001.
 	The Under Subway	
 	S.S. Libra 	The missing <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> cargo ship. Did <sc>Cipher</sc> transport it here?
 	Snagem Hideout 	The former base of <sc>Team Snagem</sc> that was completely destroyed in a catastrophic explosion.The base where <sc>Team Snagem</sc> dreams of regaining its former glory.
 	Cipher Key Lair 	It appears to be a building. Does it have any ties to <sc>Cipher</sc>?A factory secretly made by <sc>Cipher</sc>. <sc>Shadow Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> links may exist.The <sc>Shadow Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> factory that was wrecked by <player>.
 	Citadark Isle 	A volcanic island ringed by magma.
 	Outskirt Stand 	A lonely gasoline stand in a desolate desert. Travelers visit it on their journeys.A lonely gas station in the desert. Travelers stop by on their journeys.
=====Gyms, Stadiums, and Colosseums=====
Map	Landmark 	Description
 	Deep Colosseum 	
 	Orre Colosseum 	A <sc>Colosseum</sc> in the desert that is known only among the elite.
 	Phenac Stadium 	
 	Prestige Precept Center	
 	Pyrite Colosseum 	
 	Realgam Colosseum 	
 	Under Colosseum 	
 	Mt. Battle 	A place of challenging training for all trainers. It is currently held by a sinister gang.A place for <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> battle training that is always open to all trainer challenges.A place for <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> battle training that is always open to <sc>Trainers</sc>.
 	Realgam Tower 	The construction site for an immense tower, which will have a <sc>Colosseum</sc> on the top floor.An immense tower that was finally completed as <sc>Cipher</sc>'s base. It has a <sc>Colosseum</sc> on top.An immense tower that was finally completed. It is said to have a suspended <sc>Colosseum</sc>.An immense, members-only tower that is jam-packed with entertainment.
==Trivia==
* The Pokémon Center in Phenac City is the only Pokémon Center in the region that has a trade center.
* Unlike the existing Japan-inspired regions in the core series games at the time which used the Japanese currency in the original Japanese versions, the currency in the Orre region is instead (Pokémon Dollars), which had only otherwise been used in the Western localizations.
==In other languages==
Language	Name 	Origin
German 	Orre 	From its Japanese and English name
Spanish 	Aura 	From aurum (Latin for gold)
French 	Rhode	Possibly from the mineral , the metal , , or the .
Italian 	Auros	From aurum (Latin for )
==References==
==Related articles==
* Pokémon Colosseum
* Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
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