>>>>[Trog, do you have a plan of action? We could put our own metas on the street as bait, but I the chances of any of them being hit is small: the killer doesn't seem to be sticking to one spot, so where would we start? Also, I think the lassies look a wee bit more competent than most everyone else on the street, and the killer might avoid them (he doesn't appear to be stupid, just depraved). A suggestion: I know ritual sorcery can be used to find someone if you have a piece of something they're close to (hair, a ring, blood, etc): can the reverse be tried? What if we got access to the latest victim, and tried to find the blood that undoubtably stains the killers clothing and weapon? It's a bit of a switch, I know, but could it work? Or would you be picking up every residue she left all over Seattle (sweat, hair, etc)? Not my field of expertise, but we need to find a starting point. Cerise, lass, any thoughts?]<<<< -Highlander (15:14:32/3-21-54) >>>>>[ Well, were all back. Nightfox, CRUSH, Spirit, Claw, Sheena, Lister, Kryton and yours truly Circuit Breaker. Ah believe Ah can speak for all of us when Ah say that we had a wonderful time. The wedding was held outside on a large white gazebo. There was a small problem with the Blizzard/Hurricane of 54', but Claw , the darlin', wooped up a spirit and gave us all an eye in the storm for the whole day. The reception was wonderful, CRUSH had gone out the day before on a behemoth hunt, He brought one back minus its head which he said was lost in the swamp. Let me tell you, barbicued Behemoth shure does make a fine meal, and it tends to feed everyone there. In fact it was the first time Ah have ever seen CRUSH stuffed so much that he couldn't eat anymore. Of course CRUSH did go back for a snack two hours later. The wedding was uneventful, well except for my younger cousins Mary Bell and Sue Ann chasing after and fighting over Nightfox. The Bride and Groom were beautiful. Spirit and Sheena cryed, Ah was a tad bit misty eyed my self. After the wedding was over Spirit started giving CRUSH those type of looks that say he had better do some thinking, they've been together for 5 years now. Sheena put on a wondeful performance for the reception. The next day we used to recover before heading off to Disney World. Ah am the only one who has ever been there, so they were a bit surprised at how big it was. Up north there just aren't that many amusement parks left. Ah guess its because we do them so well here down south. We decided to leave the weapons back in the plane, after all it was a vacation not a run. The only exception was Nightfox who refused to leave behind his sword, can say Ah would blame him considering how much it would be worth if he sold it. Nightfox hid the weapon with magic, so security gave us no problems. The wage mage jumped back in surprise when he looked at us, it was probably the sight of Nightfox'es sword that gave him a start, but he wisely said nothing. A few kids mistook CRUSH for the beast from Beauty and the Beast, but he didn't seem to mind. Epcot Center had changed a little since Ah had been there last, they had added a large biulding about the races. Nightfox was not impressed about the Dragon and Elves sections, he kept on saying that they didn't know what they where talking about. Ah was highly impressed with the World of Virtual Realities ride, it was the best non-matrix non-simsense exploration of the matrix. Spirit fell in love with Cinderella's castle, she has always had a love for fantasy things. Ah was highly impressed also, Ah mean its simply a beautiful sight to see at night. Unfortuanately, the water fun park area was closed down for repairs from the storm. That night we stayed at Mickies World Resort. Ah was surprised at the size of the rooms, they were huge!!. It sure did beat the coffin hotels that we tended to frequent in our earlier days. It took us the the full 5 days to see everything. CRUSH was a big help in carrying all the soveniers, he looks really cute in an XXXXL Micky Mouse Hat. Claw and Nightfox were highly distruat at all the women who hit on them at Party Island. Sheena was incognitoe so that people wouldn't bug her for autographs, but she still did get hit on a lot. CRUSH kept close to Spirit which helped keep all but the most ardent suiters away. Ah took it all in stride and had a wonderful time, Ah personally like it when Ah'm surrounded by a group of Gentlemen who are all conpeting for my attention. Lister and Kryton didn't to long on the Island since neither of them likes crowds. We did all small stop over back at my cousins so CRUSH could go Behemoth hunting again. He was back in one hour with another headless Behemoth. There was enough room on the plane so CRUSH dressed and packed it for the trip back to Seattle. So some time soon you all can expect an invitation to a Barbicue at our place. Well, Ah need to get back to unpacking and reading the accumulation of mail from the past week, so bye all.]<<<<< -Circuit Breaker <20:20:39/03-21-54> >>>>>[ That wouldn't work, Highlander. You silly mundanes think magic can do anything. There are even limitations on the greatest thing on Earth. ]<<<<< -- Cerise <18:40:24/03-21-54> >>>>>[ Cerise is right. When you trace a person with a material link, you are taking a weak trace of their aura and tracing down the stronger presense which is that person. The reverse would be impossible because the other sources would not be strong enough and there would be too many possible smaller sources to be confused by.]<<<<< -- Raven the Mage <18:63:31/03-21-54> >>>>>[ Hey, here's an idea. Since I look to competent, let's disguise Jaez as an Elf and use her for bait. ]<<<<< -- Cerise <18:44:58/03-21-54> >>>>>[ You never stop do you? ]<<<<< -- Raven the Mage <18:45:28/03-21-54> >>>>>[I think not, Cerise. I've been bait before, and I absolutely REFUSE to do it again.]<<<<< --Jaez <19:08:13/3-21-54> >>>>>[I've contacted some of my fellow agents about this investigation. It's picking up quickly. We're expecting a list of possible suspects within three days. Top Men are working on it.]<<<<< Cooper <19:08:45/3-21-54> >>>>>[Cooper, why don't you come over to the party, and we can discuss the suspects. I, for one would like to hear who they are, 'cause I know you can't expect the FBI to do anything right. See you at the party, if you DARE to come.]<<<<< -Buzz- (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix) >>>>>[Buzz, why do you have to challenge everybody that Jaez is "dating"?]<<<<< -Shadow- (22:47:34 EST/ 03:21:54) >>>>>[Shadow, I, ONLY, challenged two people that she is "dating", but those two people, Kurgen and Cooper, I believe deserved to be challenged, OK????!!!! Besides, I AM NOT really challenging Cooper, I just want to get to know him. Cooper, if anything I've said before has angered you, I apologize.]<<<<< -Buzz- (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix) >>>>>[Buzz, soooo good of you to apologize.]<<<<< -Shadow- (22:53:16 EST/ 03:21:54) >>>>>[Do I detect a note of Sarcasm?]<<<<< -Bloodtooth- (22:54:22 EST/ 03:21:54) >>>>>[Bloodtooth, STAY OUT OF IT!!!!!!]<<<<< -Shadow- (22:55:19 EST/ 03:21:54) >>>>>[I have to admit Mist Form seems magical enough; I could explain it away, but what's the point? I astral projected today. Now that was interesting. Also, the vampire group I hooked up with has figured out my magic. They say I lose it with my Essence. Ugh! At least they think that with time the magic will stay with me. They even taught me a couple spells (one is a Snake shaman and claims I am too). So of course the first one I asked to learn was the super-speed spell! Heh...after I woke up from my first try we started over with a less draining one. Gotta love that regeneration. So I learned an 'Armor' spell; I feel like a Panzer after he gave me the fetish to use. I've seen those before on our Gator shamaness, so I know how those work at least. One thing I've been trying and failing to do is having any control over the Mist Form; either I'm solid or I'm mist. There isn't any in-between form, is there?]<<<<< --Morrison(00:14:09/3-22-54) >>>>>Not that I've been able to discover. And I've been trying to find a way to keep individual arms or teeth solid for years. There may be a way to fix this annoyance, but I don't know it. I really am sorry.<<<<< Action Jackson(00:45:23/03-22-54) >>>>>"Individual teeth"? You have a really sick mind, Jackson. Maybe thats why you and I get along so well.<<<<< Slash(00:47:56/03-22-54) >>>>>[No prob, chummer, I was just checking on the possibility. Of course we have all eternity to keep trying, if we have the will to go on... what do you think of what my friends said about my magic rating, though? After all, before that fateful Mind Probe, I was definitely a mundane. They think that my blood will 'get stronger' with time, and so my magic rating will stay with me. Maybe that's how some of them could have made it through the 'fifth' world?...]<<<<< --Morrison(00:57:23/3-22-54) >>>>>[You can't find the killer that way, but there are other possibilities. I have Witches and Druids in my family back to the Burning Times, so I know a few tricks that haven't been "rediscovered" yet. One of them is a "spell" called Retrocognition. It's pretty simple. At the scene of the crime, it is possible to invoke a vision of what transpired. If nothing else, the person who performs the ritual will know what the killer looks like. Sometimes it provides other insights as well. Magick defies quantification, in spite of all the Hermetic effort to the contrary. There are also some techniques that only qualified Forensic Magicians are supposed to know. Maybe whatsisname, Cooper, can shed some light there.]<<<<< Cat Dancing <00:10:33/3-22-54> >>>>>Harlequin, Can you imagine sneaking into the arcology one night, and as your about to take out a guard real quiet-like, your bag shifts, and your memory moduals clink together? Better to have permanent memory. It's not like it isn't easy to upgrade.<<<<< -- g.g. (14:00/3-21-54) >>>>[Brightlight, arrangements might be made. However, the method is only good for one, maybe two, people. It may be best to wait for a few days and in any event that would be the soonest transport could be provided. They are getting tighter in their security sweeps, fortunately you Occidentals still think all we Orientals look alike.]<<<< ---Feral <07:29/03-22-54> >>>>[A quick report: I discovered some clone vats early this morning, a quick browse through the room turn up some hand written notes! Haven't seen much done that way in a modern lab. Sounds like some of your speculation on mixing HMVV to achieve regeneration and some other vampiric abilities is what they are after. Fortunately they haven't met with much success, there is a vague referance to project A-O and the attempts made there, but nothing solid. I can't discover anything that requires spaceflight. I really want to know what they want with space.]<<<< ---Feral <07:41/03-22-54> >>>>>[Nex, you got it, make him sing...just don't kill him, I have plans for him, later and they require his ablilty to process oxygen. Get all you can, maybe he has a disc. for this slot bastard. Other than that there is nothing else to report.]<<<<< --Trog the Cybered Troll <09:14:55/3-22-54> >>>>>[ Berkely still has some of Fung's research on line. It seems that he was close to being able to use the HMHVV virus as a carrier for recombinant strands of DNA. One of his project proposals contains the following quote: "I believe that I am now closer than ever to seperating the useful aspects of vampirism from the destructive. In the near future it will be possible to create genetically engineered workers that have some of the abilities of HMHVV victims. HMHVV has unlimited potential as a genetic engineering tool as it has mechanisms for implanting segments of it's own DNA into a host body, causing those alterations to propagate to every cell until the changes it carries assert themselves into the phenotype. This would provide a way of introducing and tecting genetic changes in a matter of weeks and months rather than years in even the most complex organisms. While this mechanism is not entirely biochemical, having strong connections to magick (see attached report from magickal sciences division) we are still on the verge of understanding and controlling this mechanism." Nasty stuff if you ask me. The files also included a list of independant supporters that Fung had been in contact with in search of grants. A trace through an independant industrialist named Anthony Rhodes (a former fujikawa shareholder) revealed where some more of Fung's notes may be located. Rhodes had interest in building powered armor systems that fell through due to cost overruns (ending his association with fujikawa) and it seems that he took an interest in Fung's work as a potential for genetic-enhanced soldiers rather than his previous attempts at mechanically-enhanced soldiers. Fung began working for Rhodes, until Rhodes was killed in an "accident" and Fung was "hired" by MagnaTech. (does it sound like an extraction to you? It should.) There isn't much data left in the Rhodes system. The only reason that his private system is still partially online is because of an ongoing dispute of Rhodes' will. His family still hasn't decided how they want to carve up his considerable fortune and assets, so some of it is still in one piece. Fung seemed to be working on infecting subjects with his tinkered HMHVV. Highly illegal, and thus well protected (it took a good deal of IC breaking to get this). Fung did not seem to care who he was working for or who he hurt with his research, as long as he could progress his science. There are vague records of several failed experiments that were destroyed. During this time, Fung (who could well be a post-modern frankenstien) was only partially succesful. He found that even his successful experiments began to show more vampiric attributes than he planned. He began making more drastic alterations to the virus, creating subjects that were insane at best, deformed monsters at worst. In this time he managed to make one viable subject that was approximately 40% vampiric. That was when Rhodes died. When the MagnaTech representatives "contacted" Fung, the subject was fully functional. This end product of his work broke free and slew three people before escaping, never to be seen again. Much of Fung's lab was wrecked in the conflict, and Fung decided to willingly join MagnaTech if they would allow him to continue his research. Now we have something on Magna! Fung's experiments while with Rhodes were wholly criminal! He took people from the streets and completely changed what they were, killing many, and leaving many horribly disfigured or insane. I also have some sketchy evidence that MagnaTech killed Rhodes and raided his compound in order to acquire Fung and his research. It's not enough to stand up in court, but it's a start. Showing that Quention, Trevor, Howe, and Tirandor were in control of the company when this occured would be the start of a case against them. When I get enough data, I swear it will appear on the vidscreens of every law enforcement agency in the UCAS! ]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <14:04:15/03-22-54> >>>>>[ My god! Fung was operating a "chamber of horrors" for Rhodes, and then for Magna, and then for Precision, and now he's probably got one down in Omega! He's gotten into cloning too, and the fact that Feral saw a number of clone vats down there is not a good sign! ]<<<<< ---Big Jake <14:06:11/03-22-54> >>>>>[ Fung is tampering with things not meant to be played with! HMHVV is strongly connected to the Astral! His mundane blunderings could do more than just genetic harm! He could seriously piss off some major forces in the ether and the metaplanes! Have you ever heard the legends of Cthulhu? Beings similar to those may exist out there, and if the astral disturbance caused by messing with things vampiric in that way are felt by them things could start to look like the "inferno" depicted in 20th century comic books! ]<<<<< ---Napalm <14:10:24/03-22-54> >>>>>[ Could it really be that bad ? ]<<<<< ---OddBall <14:10:52/03-22-54> >>>>>[ I don't know. HMHVV draws upon very dark astral energies. There's no telling what kind of beings are in intimate contact with those energies. The work Fung has been doing has caused new interfaces between the astral and vampiric creatures. It may be that it is different enough to attract unwanted attention. I could also be dead wrong. It's possible that no beings are attuned to vampiric energies, and if there are it is quite possible that they wouldn't care at all. I just fear the worst! ]<<<<< ---Napalm <14:14:48/03-22-54> >>>>>While I know a lot about vampires and other persons infected with HMHVV, magic is way out of my field. I'm more technical in my knowledge. But I do think that your magic should stay with you. I ran into a VERY old vampire whose name I don't know who claimed to have been over 500 years old, and he was still magical. Indeed, he was one of the most powerful magicians I have ever found. But look at your cyberware. You never have to worry about becoming obsolete. All you need to do is have your current cyberware removed with surgery and then implant the new ware in you. All you have to worry about is finding the 'ware and getting it implanted by someone you trust. I've done this too and now have the cutting edge of cyber and bioware within me. Let me tell you, I can perform a full cybereye replacement and a C^2 implant faster than anyone else on the planet(or off it for that matter). It keeps the patient from suffering massive trauma, cuts thier hospital stay, and allows me to charge enough to pay for upgrading my cyberware fully every two years. Life(Eternity Anyone?) is sweet.<<<<< Action Jackson(14:26:51/03-22-54) <<<<<[Jesus Christ! You're telling me that I could be a vampire, too? I'm going to find a cave somewhere...]>>>>> -DOA- <13:45:23 / 3/22/54> ***** Hello my friends, I, along with the rest of our assorted crew, have returned to wonderful Rainy Seattle. Vacation was very relaxing. I was happy to see that the concept behind marrige has not changed in the last 5000 years. It is still the bonding of two people in word and deed because off their love. Yes I do realize that this is not always the case but I like hopless romanticism, it has to do with the fact that my main language is Speretheil which has a declension for poetry. Disney World was exciting and was also a learning experience. I learned much more about foreign places and I also learned that people now days have no idea about true Draconic or Elven culture. I was slightly worried what there reaction to my invisible blade would be. I decided the best course would be to hide its physical presence so that other tourists would not be alarmed, but that I would neither try to hide it astrally nor to hide the fact that I really did not need the sword to cause havoc. I believe that they recieved the message that I would be a normal, although powerful, tourist who would not cause trouble. This of course did not stop them from keeping an eye on me while I was there. I would also like to recomend Behemoth to any of you who have not had it yet. Unlike many of my Elven cousins I am not a Vegetarian. As to flying, well lets just say that Magic is a much safer, more comfortable and less trying mode of travel. Blinder: You unfortunately are incorrect in your assumption that I am an amateur decker, I am totally I capable of decking or even using what spirit refers to as a turtle. Because of who and what I am, highly technological devices tend to work inproperly or not at all in my direct presence. Because of this I am neither allowed to touch my companions decks nor am I allowed to even us the remote on the television. All that I do involving technological items must be done by the use of magic, this even includes getting food from an electronic vending machine. Unfortuanately there is no tactical advantage to this as it only happens randomly and never seems to be beneficial to me, well except for the case of electronic restraints which either sometimes fall (of course they have also refused to come off). In all I am imcapable of 'decking' and I must use magic to do the 'decking' for me.***** -Nightfox >>>>>[Wait a minute DOA! I did not say that you were a vampire. I did how ever think that they might have added the regenerative gene to your gene pool. This doesn't make you a vampire, but it does give you an edge. Gene splicing...what a wonderful thing.]<<<<< -Harlequin >>>>>[ C'mon G.G. You know me better than that. First, I haven't been physically back to the Arcology in three years. And I don't intend to go back. Second, I let the rest of the team do the silent but violent work. My guns don't have silencers so I stay away from that stuff. I could always create a semi-hard case with shock resistant padding that could keep the memory safe and not make any noise. Yes I could just add more, but its almost taller than I am already. I think its time to go into nanotechnology. A nanotech cyberdeck. Basically a deck with the C^2 memory chip size. As to Max. Maybe I can con her into showing her face once in a while in here. She's got some sort of surgery scheduled for Wednesday. Now what is she doing I wonder. Oh, well, catch you on the real side, T.C. is calling me and you know how shew is if I don't respond.]<<<<< -Harlequin >>>>>[To quote the ancient rock group Queen "Another one bites the dust"! Looks like I really stirred up a hornets nest this time! I was bug hunting as usuall and not realy finding anything so I take a stroll down to the Octogon. Heh heh. Caught one outside the walls early this morning. The UB didn't take kindly to the fact somone got iced in front of their establishment. Got down right inhospitable. Sent a few more true-froms after me...well...they'll be recruiting more people soon. And to those of you who worry that I made a mistake...there is no hiding an Aura from us.]<<<<< -Styx >>>>>[ Calm down, Sierra. If you were a vampire Brandywine or myself would have noticed. You have a very strange aura, but not for magical reasons. Now what have you been up to lately? ]<<<<< -- Raven the Mage <12:46:04/03-22-54> >>>>>[ She's probably been taking a vacation in somebodies high security system nodes. That's what I do to relax. ]<<<<< -- Nightstalker <12:47:40/03-22-54> >>>>>[Who says romance is dead? Sheesh. T.C. and I would disagree of course (unless you have a REALLY BIG troll with a REALLY BIG gun pointed at us). I do agree that Speirethal is wonderful to create and write poetry in. There is also something more added when the one you are reciting to can understand it too. Maybe someday I'll have enough nuyen to get her a nice ring and ask her the question. Hey G.G., remember the fireworks at Sly's wedding. I'll never forget the look on his face. Thinking about the old dog...I think I'll go wreak havoc with his house again. Haven't annoyed him in an elf's age. I'm sure he'll be pleased to see my handiwork again.]<<<<< -Harlequin >>>>>[ CRUSH BACK!!! CRUSH had fun week. CRUSH went on two behemoth hunts. CRUSH went to wedding that almost got rained on. CRUSH went to Disney World where little kids thought CRUSH was Beast, CRUSH not Beast, CRUSH have one horn not none. CRUSH got to watch Nightfox get plane-sick. CRUSH brought back lots of behemoth so that CRUSH can have party and invite friends. CRUSH think CRUSH should tell about fun behemoth hunt. CRUSH tell friends that CRUSH going to go hunt behemoths. They tell CRUSH not to go, behemoths are dangerous and CRUSH never been in swamp. CRUSH say not worry, CRUSH big boy and can take care of self. Sheena then tell CRUSH to at least help CRUSH pack. Sheena make sure CRUSH have Flares if CRUSH get into trouble. Sheena then give CRUSH grapple gun to use to drag behemoth. CRUSH take along Panther cannon and also Enfield to use as pistol. CRUSH fill up back pack with snack for when CRUSH get hungry. CRUSH also have big canoe and trusty axe 'Wally'. CRUSH leave into swamp. CRUSH got for about half hour till CRUSH get hungry. CRUSH eat half of snacks then think CRUSH should save some for later. After CRUSH done eating CRUSH go on. CRUSH think hear something so CRUSH stop and stand to get better view, not good idea, CRUSH fall through canoe. CRUSH loose favorite Panther cannon. CRUSH also loose snacks, CRUSH think CRUSH should have eatin all at once. CRUSH decide maybe CRUSH should go back to house to get more food. CRUSH start walk along. CRUSH notice after while that CRUSH hasn't made much progress in last 2 minutes. CRUSH look down, CRUSH sinking in to ground. Uh-oh CRUSH think CRUSH in quick-sand. CRUSH wonder what NEAL ORK BARBARIAN would do. Little later after quick-sand up to waist CRUSH think find a vine, that what NIEL would do. No luck for CRUSH, no vine. Maybe time to use flare, so CRUSH reach do to get flare. Opps wrong side, CRUSH got grapple gun instead. Now where CRUSH put flare?. Wait second!!!, CRUSH use grapple gun as vine!!!. SO CRUSH no use flare instead use grapple gun. CRUSH safe on dry land. CRUSH head back to house again. CRUSH get fish in boot so CRUSH stop and sit on log to remove fish. Suddenly log rise up and throw CRUSH off. Log not Log, log is Behemoth. Behemoth try bite CRUSH, CRUSH make it think not do that, CRUSH bop behemoth on nose. Behemoth stop, behemoth surprised. Behemoth bite at CRUSH again, CRUSH leap out of way. CRUSH now not having fun, behemoth making CRUSH angry. CRUSH take out 'Wally'. Behemoth attack CRUSH again, try bite CRUSH. CRUSH hold mouth open. Not good idea, behemoth have bad breath and is strong too, CRUSH nearly loose pinky. CRUSH decide CRUSH had enough, CRUSH punch behemoth. CRUSH notice that it hurt CRUSH more than behemoth. CRUSH decide on different plan. CRUSH go to side of behemoth and swing at neck. CRUSH slip in mud. Behemoth step on CRUSH leg. CRUSH pissed, CRUSH chop behemoth head off. Behemoth fall on CRUSH. Little later CRUSH able to push dead body off. CRUSH look 'round behemoth head gone. Oh well, CRUSH think, it was ugly anyway. CRUSH notice that behemoth is really big, bigger than CRUSH. Gonna be hard to carry on shoulder, CRUSH decide to drag instead. After about two hours CRUSH make back to house. Behemoth make great barbicue, CRUSH actually get full. After Disney World go hunting again, this time CRUSH just chop every log CRUSH come upon. After 20 logs CRUSH find log that hit back. CRUSH chop off anothe head. This one closer to house so take CRUSH only hour to get back. CRUSH got go now, talk of food make CRUSH hungry again. CRUSH go have 3 Behemoth Burgers. CRUSH tell more of trip when CRUSH done eating]<<<<< -CRUSH<15:49:34/03-22-54> ***** DOA, do not fear. I do not believe that you are a Vampire. For one you do not have an accute allergy to the sun as a HMHVV positive creature would have. Secondly you neither seem to drain the life from others nor do you loose your own as time goes on. Both of these are simptons in HMHVV positive beings. Also from what I have seen from you at the party you do not have any innate magical ability, whether this is becuase of the amount of cyberware that you have or becuase you are naturally mundane, I am not sure. You need not fear though my dear, you are definately not a Vampire, and therefore you do not need to live in a cave. As to the other Vampires who are out there, I have no dislike for you individually but I do have a strong dislike for those of your kind that prey on helpless beings. I have had contact with both human preying vampires and ones who do not prey on humans. The ones who did not change their ways are no longer a threat to life, while the others where never more of a threat to life than any one of us.***** -Nightfox >>>>>['oi, CRUSH! THE Nexus, 'ere! Don't know if you've been keepin' up w' th' local gossip, but I'm th' bloody fraggin' bastard every kylie's tryin' t' avoid! Sounds like y' had one wizzer of a vacation! Behemoth huntin', huh? Hafta' give it a try, m'self, sometime. Sounds like a bit more'v a challenge then pickin' off some fat, fraggin' haircut, while 'e's busy rubbin' his lil' gopi! M'be we should make a day of it. Gotta' term, by name of Ratchet, who'll prob'ly wanna' kick along. If y' n' Nightfox aren't too slotted by jet-lag (a real bitch, ain't it!?), m' chum-pals n' I 'r havin' a bash, t'nite. Be wiz t' see y' there! Bring some burgers...I'm so sure everyone'd like t' try THEM......hopin' t' see y', later!]<<<<< -THE Nexus (no. 1 w/ an explosive round) >>>>>[Great, Nexus, just great...CRUSH will eat us out of house and home... oh well, that's life. We are no better.]<<<<< -Buzz- (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix) >>>>>[THE Nexus already eats us out of house and home, AND we live in a penthouse complex! Just come anyway, we'll probably have plenty of FOOD! Oh, and everyone don't worry about the armed guards, they work for us.]<<<<< -Shadow- (17:18:31 EST/ 03:22:54) >>>>[Calm down, Sierra. I'm sure you've heard enough assurances, but here's one more: you're not a vampire, lassie, you just might have a couple of the benefits. You haven't felt any desire to drink blood, have you? Or found yourself suddenly in mist form? I didn't think so. You've got enough on your mind, without worrying about some nonsense like this. Now to stop harrunging: It's good to see you back in the Matrix! Were you up to anything, or just doing some downtime? Drop a not, let us know!]<<<< -Highlander (15:03:03/3-22-54) >>>>>[Walk in my combat boots awhile, chummer. It's not as if I enjoy draining people, but I can't help it. Go bother Mitsuhama if you don't like their handiwork. Besides, I wouldn't call the goons I drain 'innocent' in any way. I don't have to hunt for people; I find enough trying to punch my ticket every day.]<<<<< --Morrison<18:55:46/3-22-54> >>>>>[DOA, why don't you come to the party? We, especially I, would like to meet you. See you around the Marix, sometime!]<<<<< -Buzz- (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix) >>>>>[That would be BANGIN', havin' y' show up, lass! Ya'v certainly had th' lion's share in alla' this drek, kiddo! N', a lil' relaxation ner' hurt anyone! Neither has A LOT...fer tha' matter! WE'D certainly like t' meet y'...n' I'm damn sure there r' plenty a' people who wouldn't mind seein' y' kickin' back, fer a while. So, how 'bout it? Be forwarned...."NO" is NOT an acceptable response!]<<<<< -THE Nexus (no. 1 w/ an explosive round) >>>>>[DOA, If you want me to I WILL protect you, if you feel the need...YES, even in public! I pledge your life and innocence will be protected, on my honor and my life!]<<<<< -Dragon- (18:47:33 EST/ 03:22:54) >>>>>[I, too, pledge to protect you, on MY life and word as a Samurai.]<<<<< -Shadow- (18:49:14 EST/ 03:22:54) >>>>>[DOA, you have nothing to worry about, I am a Wolf Shamanic Adept, AND my friends and I won't allow ANYONE to hurt you.]<<<<< -Bloodtooth- (18:51:45 EST/ 03:22:54) >>>>>['N, before any a' y' sick slots ken say a word...NO, YOU HAVE NOTHIN' T' WORRY 'BOUT, FROM ME! I could jus' see it comin'! THANX, Dragon! I, too, will be EVER at yer service, sweet child. I pledge my life! I'm not sure how much th' word of seemingly so callous n' depraved an assassin as everyone has made m' out t' be, could seem t' ya' t' have much merit! But, my word is th' best tha' I ken offer...lest a need arrive for my life t' back it up! Rest assured....IT WILL!!!]<<<<< -THE Nexus (forever at yer service) >>>>>[By the way, DON'T drink any alcohol...FOR one thing it's illegal for someone your age ta drink. AND the hangovers are murder, especially when in the Matrix...Take it from one who knows.]<<<<< -Buzz- (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix) >>>>>[BY GAIA, BUZZ!!! Would ya' jus' STOP tryin' t' play daddy t' everyone!? FRAG!! I thought y' woulda' gotten tha' outta' yer system w' ME! N', I'm pretty damn sure DOA won't like it, any more'n I DID! Least, fer yer sake, I don't think she ken hit quite as hard...count yer blessin's! Besides, hangovers aren't so bad...long as yer not sober long enough t' feel 'em! But, yeah, kylie...stay the frag outta' the scoobs, jus' t' be on th' safe side....so ka?]<<<<< -THE Nexus (yeah, it's me, again...) >>>>>[I was only giving her some...uh...friendly (yeah that's it) advice. Besides, I be a Scotsman, like 'e Highlander. BUT I was born in the UCAS, I'll tell ye 'bout it at 'e party, DOA.]<<<<< -Buzz- (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix) >>>>>[Oh, wizzer move, chum-pal! Lure 'er in w' th' promise a' bein' bored t' death! RUN DOA...SAVE YERSELF...IT'S TOO LATE FER US... GOIN' DOWN FER TH' LAST....dsqfhertwuo4...TIME....hsrahjhy*&%#hu....]<<<<< *link terminated* >>>>>[Got 'im but good, DON'T listen to 'im.]<<<<< -Buzz- (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix) >>>>>[ Congradulations, Nexus. If DOA was even considering coming to the party she was probably scared away by your overwhelming assurances of her safety. If I had that many people assuring me I would run for my life. ]<<<<< -- Nightstalker <16:49:22/03-22-54> >>>Well what do ya make ov this Vamp talk there D.? Pretty interresting stuff hugh?<<< Shade <03/22/54><17:26:34 MST> >>>Shade I am telling you for the last time DO NOT bring up this subject again... You are truely trying my patients, and you know how thin they are of late...<<< --D. <03/22/54><17:28:33> >>>WELL EXCUSE ME...... Fine I won't mention 'nother word 'bout it. In fact maybe I shuldn't mention 'nother word 'bout anythin'...<<< Shade <03/22/54><17:31:32> >>>Must you always be so melodramatic Kara? It really does not become you. I really wonder sometimes how men can deal with your dramatic eppisodes.<<< Lace <03/22/54><17:33:56> >>>Damn Lacey whata you doin' on this line? I thought ya were still doin' lagit limo work in LA?<<< Shade <03/22/54><17:35:42> >>>It is truely a surprize to hear from you Lace I havvve been hoping to hear something from you before the party... I am glad you havvve picked now, you are still the epitamy of manners... Are you in town or are you paying us an out-of -twon vvvisit???<<< --D. <03/22/54><17:38:59> >>>Now, now, how is a girl supposed to get a word in when the two of you are asking so many questions? First of all, Shade, my former employer had to take a medical leave. He seemed to think I was supposed to be more than a chauffeur. I felt it was my duty to persuade him to be more of a gentleman. Secondly, D., thank you for the lovely compliment. I am in town as a matter of fact, I should be arriving at Shades domicile in aproximatle forty-five minutes. I am looking forward to seeing you both again.<<< Lace <03/22/54><17:48:09> <<<<<[Nexus, et al: Um... Thanks. I just got done proving to my last babysitter that I was capable... But you guys are just jumpin all over each other. Kinda funny, actually. If you promise to keep it up for a while, I might show up to the party to watch. I *Have* been busy, and truth be told, I'm not done being busy yet. I almost miss having Brandy think i'm just a kid. I wanted to become a runner, but this is nuts. One thing, though: The Tir is pretty this time of year. I didn't really think I was a vampire, but I don't think I have any HM... whatever in me. I don't regenerate at all, no super strength, etc. I might, who knows. But I guess I'm still Frankenstien's monster, huh? (That wasn't meant to be too bitter). I was involved in personal business, along with being keel-pressed into Brandy's line... I went back to Precision one last time. Took apart every record I could find. I was looking for that last surviving little boy, to see if they'd gotten their hands on him again. They had. But lucky for him, he didn't live long. Well, even if the mad scientists are still around, they haven't got much raw material left, and their notes are trashed, what with MONICA, RUFUS, and myself going haywire in there. I think a real break would be going back on the streets, but I don't think I can do that now. Ah well... the trials of growing up, I guess. Did any of you have this nuts of an adolescence? Oh, and I WILL go to that party. Brandy just walked in and saw the invite. Forbid me to go, of course. She said I need my rest...]>>>>> -DOA- <18:42:45 / 3/22/54> >>>>>[I didn't forbid you to go... I just don't want you to go alone, and I won't be able to go. If you can find someone to take you, you're welcome to go. Too bad Crossfire left.]<<<<< -Brandywine- <18:44:45/22.3.54> <<<<<[Ya. It is too bad he took off. He's pretty good looking.]>>>>> -DOA- <18:47:21 / 3/22/54> >>>>>[Pretty good looking? The guy is downright sculpted. Sheesh... Kids... Hmm... On second thought, Doom, are you going to the party? I've got some business I'd like to discuss with you.]<<<<< -Brandywine- <18:50:22/22.3.54> <<<<<[Brandy!!! Would you take a break? You're turning me into a workaholic. You're going to this party, and that's final. You have no choice. If I have to, I'll round up all the sams I can find to MAKE you go to that party. HEY GUYS!!! She's an elf, but she's only 5'6!!! And I hear tell that she's gorgeous! And if she's relaxed (nudge nudge) she's pretty cool. Make her calm down... Please... ]>>>>> -DOA- <18:52:00 / 3/22/54> >>>>>[Yer in for it, Kid...]<<<<< -Brandywine- <18:53:29/22.3.54> >>>>>[Hey Dulimer, sounds like the kinda job you like. Relaxing people, making them party. Hey, why not bring BC along. I promise I won't do anything to hurt the place... no mulutuv is another story.]<<<<< -Masque >>>>>[They actually let you deck, Masque. Long time no see kid. How ya been. Hows tricks.I take it your still with BodyCount, neh? Sorry, to high profile for my tastes. Sabre says hello. Asks if you need help in you studies. *nudge* Gotta run. Sly (you remember that stuck up, arrogant combat mage) is more than a bit peeved at what I did to his house THIS time. He outta learn, my word is my bond...but you have to be specific. Elves (especially the decker/sam's) are wiley as all get out.]<<<<< -Harlequin >>>>>[ Oh, no. You didn't try to kill his house did you? It was bad enough the first time. I remember he 'offered' to jack you into the 220v outlet. Yes, I still run with BC, and we're not AS high profile as we used to be (there is still a wake whereever we go). Give Sabre my best.]<<<<< -Masque >>>>>[ARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY HOUSE?????????????? If I ever catch you, you pointy eared runt, I'll make dandelion wine from the remains. I'll put your ears on a necklace! I'll strangle you with a spell. Your bones will be power foci. Your hide will be a nice biner for a grimoire.]<<<<< -Sly <20:28:01/03-22-54> >>>>>[ I see he found my surprise.]<<<<< -Harlequin >>>>>[Don't forget you had help.]<<<<< -Hard-to-Catch >>>>>[I don't think he'll forget for a long time. Looks like its time to hide in the shadows, love. By the way, G.G., tell Snarfingalius that I owe him for the flood lights, the cameras, and all the little accessories.]<<<<< -Harlequin >>>>>[No charge, Harlequin. Just a copy of the tape will do.]<<<<< -Snarfingalius >>>From the talk I have heard on this BB it seems I may have something to add to the discussion of this supposed man Dr. Fung. If I read the message from the one known as Dark Elf correctly, I believe I might have been in the genral area of Dr. Fung's research lab when he was extracted. If my memory serves me corectly, I was on my way to pick up some replacement supplies for my Westwind(tm.) when I heard the first explosion. I seem to remember an aircraft pull away from the scene only moments later. YES, that is when I heard the second explosion. However, this one came from the back of the building. I remember going around the back of the building to check things out, I realize it was not a sound idea now. When I got my Westwind(tm.) out of the street, I made my way around the building to the back. At first I did not see anything out of the ordinary; however, soon I noticed a rather large hole in a wall in the back. My curiosity got the better of me and I decided to check it out. When I entered the hole, I saw an extreme ammount of destruction. There were several dead bodies and a large ammount of scientific equipment destroyed, as well as missing. My first thought was it was a routine theft that got out of control. However, remembering back to the first explosion and the aircraft leaving, I could not make sence of the second explosion and the hole in the rear of the building. Something big must have gone down to have these results. I guess the only real oddity of the wrecked lab was the metal table with the restraints that had been broken. And by the look of the size of the restraints and the material of which they were made, what ever had broken them must have been at least humanoid and very powerful. This is about all I remember of that day. From the statements of those on this BB, the thing that was being restrainted must have been this super-soldier infected with HMHVV. That would explain the hole in the wall. If anyone on this BB has anymore information on the description of the research subject or anything else that might spark up more memories just post them to this BB and I will do the same if I can remember anything further.<<< Lace <03/22/54><18:30:20 MST> >>>Oh and Sierra/DOA I don't seem to remember seeing you at the lab, and by the size of the table I am sure you were not the subject of the experimentation. I hope you do make it to the party if the one who watches over you approves; however, from one girl to another, you should have no problem persuading her into aggreeing with you, seeing as there more than enough friends of yours that are going to attend to keep you safe. If you end up needing a ride however, I would be happy to take you.<<< Lace <03/22/54><18:36:37> >>>>>[ CRUSH want know when party??. CRUSH bring Behemoth leg, should feed everyone. How big is door, CRUSH had hard time bringing leg into house. Nightfox say that he has made sure it not go bad for atleast a week. CRUSH not coming with Spirit. Spirit not been happy with CRUSH since wedding. CRUSH wonder if it something CRUSH said at wedding. CRUSH not say anything different from normal. Sheena wants to come, she loves parties. Claw is out checking on things, gang war never happened. Made Claw very happy. Me think on bringing Circuit Breaker too, she likes parties almost as much as Sheena. CRUSH got go now, nature call.]<<<<< -CRUSH <20:32:28/03-24-54> >>>>>[ CRUSH didn't say anything different at the wedding.]<<<<< -Spirit < sigh > ***** HUH? women. Morrison: I hold nothing against you nor against any who feed on the predators. I just dislike the ones who I have found who kill the innocent. I hunt them like I hunt any other killers of the innocent. I am sorry if I offended you. Nexis: I will endevore to attend the party. Although I shall not be consuming any behemoth. After a while the same type of foods get to be tiring.***** -Nightfox >>>>>[ Hey DOA. Nightfox is really handsome and Elven, maybe we could set him and Brandywine up at the party. He is free and single and handsome. He is really fluent Spere', he knows like 100 or so poems and songs. Unfortuanatly, for all his knowledge he just doesn't know about women. Did Ah mention that he is handsome? ]<<<<< -Circuit Breaker < he is really > ***** ahem, thank you for the input CB ***** -- Nightfox >>>>> CB is right, he is handsome. If he wasn't like a brother to us, well.. I definately would like to come. I can help provide entertainment like I did at Yoshida's party. I'll bring along my synth. As to instruments, I really don't play any but I can sing up a storm. I can even do jazz.]<<<<< -Sheena <20:53:53/03-22-54> ***** CB, Sheena, please, no more. I am 16. I have the rest of a very long life ahead of me to worry about dating.***** -Nightfox < like it has been said, Women > >>>>>[Well, I'll be going to the party. Nexus, this had better be good, and so should you. BTW Raven, it seems that DOA doesn't have any fear; what are you afraid of? You might actually meet some cool people and have a good time. Herr Doktor Doom, ARE you going? That would be way cool. I understand if you don't what with being in Europe and all, plus the fact that I don't believe this group is your speed. Say hello to your lovely wife and everyone else, even Mr Fantastic]<<<<< --Jaez <18:00:03/3-29-54> >>>>>[Ah... Rise my hopes and then dash them on the rocks below.... To speak Sperithian again, with someone fluent. And I've had years of poetry crammed into my head. My Mentor said it would be good practice for creating spells. I suppose it worked. But Night's a tad young for me. My 21st birthday was Feb. 13th... That's right, folks... it was a friday. (snicker) But, given a good deal of ankle-pulling on the part of one determined young woman (you can let go now, Sierra.) I think I'll be attending. Did someone mention something about a ride? anyone know where the Edge is? You can meet us there... Young Nightfox, I've some questions and perhaps a small job for you. I'll have to clear it first. Your aid would be most welcome, though.]<<<<< -Brandywine- <20:04:54/22.3.54> <<<<<[Clear it? She means talk to HER babysitter. "Pleeeease, Uncle Laverty.... can i bring my friends with?"]>>>>> -DOA- <20:06:13 / 3/22/54> >>>>>[Hush, child. He's not my uncle. And besides, it's Uncle Sean.]<<<<< -Brandywine- <20:07:08/22.3.54> >>>I would be delighted to give you a ride Brandywine, I am sure I have plenty of room for you and your companions. However, I hope you donot mind me just dropping you off. I have companions of my own to pick up I believe my companions would have no problem waiting a little while for their ride.<<< Lace <03/22/54><19:22:30 MST> >>>Damnit Lacey why do ya all ways hav' ta go insultin me an' tha others? Well never mind, I talked to D. and he said it would be no problem if you're a little late.<<< Shade <03/22/54><19:36:23> >>>Shade: Young woman, you have about as much "cooth" as a baboon. I forgive you though, just don't make a habit of it or your good looks will not be enough to keep the men around. And you might want to pick up something pretty to wear seeing as there are going to be so many available men at the party. We will get you a man sooner or later.<<< Lace <03/22/54><19:39:58> ***** Brandywine, Yes I am young. That is true, but many would say I am old before my years. Having your parents killed when you are 11 will do that to you. As for my physical age it is 20, so I am closer to your age than you think. It is only that I have been conscious for 16 of my 20 years that I consider myself 16. As to how I act, I do not come todays culture and I pitty the fact that no one that I know really knows Speretheil. A conversation would be very appriciated, though I hope you will not mind my outdated accent, I happen to know a very old form of the language. As to the job, Anything that invovles the TIR I will have to decline. Though some do simpethize will my plight, many still do hold me to be a threat and would not hesitate if the chance came to see me die. Anything else I would be glad to help with. Just not anything that will bring the TIR's attention my way.***** -Nightfox >>>>>[ Since I'm driving could someone tell me where the party is? CRUSH's leg is going to be a big thing to haul so I want to leave a little early so that I can take a safe route. A slow weighed down Van is not good use in combat and I don't want to ruin the shocks.]<<<<< -Sheena <21:54:56/03-22-54> >>>>>[ The issue of the vampires has once again raised its head. As I have devoted considerable study to the species Sanguisuga Europa, I feel qualified to comment: On the topic of groups: Yes, indeed, there are groups of vampires in the Seattle area. The majority of these are, for fairly obvious reasons, quite covert affairs. Also, there are nightclubs where the majority of patrons are HMHVV infected, although mortals are permitted. What makes such establishments so intriguing is that it is quite vogue among mortals to go to such venues with the appearance of a member of the undead due to the proper utilization of garb and cosmetics. True vampires nearly fade into the background near such "pretenders." There is also the case of the Vampire gang in Los Angeles known as The Bloodrunners--quite unpleasant on all accounts, permit me to assure you. Airborne HMHVV virus: Possible, but highly unlikely. For one to be properly infected, one is required to have all one's Essence, or Life Force, drained, unto the point of expiration. One will resurrect the following evening (this duration is by no means set; it varies from individual to individual) as Nosferatu. HMHVV Dwarves: I composed a report on the unusual phenomena only recently taken note of in the paranaturalist community, that of the Redcaps in the Scottish Border lands. There is considerable speculation that they are vampiric dwarves. Normally, when a dwarf is drained completely of Essence by a vampiric being, it simply dies, as the innate defenses prevented the virus from "taking hold", so to speak. It is quite possible that in rare cases, the dwarven natural resistance to pathogens was insufficient in successfully combating the disease, and thus they would rise again as Redcaps. I still have the profile if you are interested. Dual-Nature: Nosferatu are NOT dual-natured, according to all the research I have performed to date. True, they have an almost inherent tie to magic, but this does not indicate a perpetual contact with the Astral Plane, as in the case of dual-natured beings. ]<<<<< -- Darkwatch <21:32:13/03-22-54> >>>>>[ Guten Tag, meine Kamaraden! I just recently arrived from Germany. I must say, my endeavors in the Vaterland proved quite fruitful, but more along those lines at a later point. I noted from the logs that despite the absence of various members who frequent this BBS, activity was quite high. Highlander: Once again, I express what I feel to be the majority sentiment, in that it is a pleasure to see your safe return. One comment caught my eye in the recordings of NET activity, that you noticed that "it is gentlemen who end up staying home on Fridays"--that may well be so, but a few of those more fortunate gentlemen have someone with which they may spend their Friday evenings at home. Harlequin: Indeed, mein Herr, Romance has not passed off this world. In many locations it is vibrant with life; one is required merely to have knowledge of how to create it. Further, permit a man who has experienced it to testify: The sensation of "giving the ring and asking the question" can be unparalleled. As my father once said to me, "I suppose, in its own way, Love is the most powerful force on Earth." Fraulein Brandywine: Actually, I was uncertain as to whe'er I would come, until your (and Jaez's) request. It would be my distinct pleasure to be of any assistance to you, so, please, do not hesitate to request something of me. Fraulein Jaez: Jawohl, I shall be in attendance, as indicated above. I must hearken you to the fact that if you have forgotten how to waltz, I shall be rather cross with you. Also, I hope you do not think me too forward to say I am quite pleased to sense the return of your exuberant loquacious self. I shall pass your greetings on, of course, although I am uncertain as to Hangtime and Herr Hack's status for their arrival in Seattle. Hangtime had informed me they were trekking to the tropics, possibly the Caribbean, and endeavoring to recruit a Rigger for their team. Hope springs eternal for their success.]<<<<< -- Doctor Doom <21:34:32/03-22-54> >>>>>[Hey Nexus, I think you'd better find a good recording or two of waltzes. Just a hint.]<<<<< --Jaez <20:20:42/3-29-54> >>>>>[I am sorry to inform everyone that I cannot attend the party. I do not want to risk jeopardizing my professional integrity by inserting myself in what could evolve into a compromising position. However, I will have some data on the female elf slayings, and will hopefully be able to pass that on to Jaez before she leaves. Good Luck & Good Java.]<<<<< --Cooper<20:25:25/2-29-54> >>>>>[I Was wondering...when is this party supposed to be? I'm not asking to be invited, but it sounds like it will be amusing, and I'm waiting for it to happen so I can hear of what fun arises from it. I doubt I could make it because my friends are still a little wary of my change, and bringing them along might not be too smart.]<<<<< --Morrison<23:34:36/03-22-54> >>>>>[ This is great. Brandywine, DOA, and Doctor Doom will be showing up. It will be great to see you all again. Everybodies been kinda invisible since the MONICA war. ]<<<<< -- Nightstalker <20:52:19/03-22-54> >>>>>[ What do you mean, Jaez? That was Nightstalker who said she should run scared. The two of us are not so close as to be interchangable. Besides I will be at the party. Nightstalker will be escorting me. ]<<<<< -- Raven the Mage <20:55:57/03-22-54> >>>>>[ Raven: Who's this Brandywine? Sounds like she's some Elf from Tir. Is that correct? ]<<<<< -- Cerise <20:57:16/03-22-54> >>>>>[ That is correct, Cerise. She is a rather "special" lady and a mage like us. ]<<<<< -- Raven the Mage <20:58:46/03-22-54> >>>>>[ Hopefully more like me than you :) Can you talk to her about getting someone to teach me Sperethiel? I've been looking for months and months with no luck at all. ]<<<<< -- Cerise <21:01:22/03-22-54> >>>>>[ Brandywine: Keep an eye out for THE Nexus. The guy is just waiting to see all the pretty ladies at the party. ]<<<<< -- Nightstalker <21:03:35> >>>>>[ Lay off him, Nightstalker. He just having fun. ]<<<<< -- Raven the Mage <21:04:10/03-22-54> >>>>>Would anyone have a problem with my bringing an old associate along? He is a vampire who is going to be in town for a couple of days and I'd like to show him a good time.<<<<< Slash(00:40:34/03-23-54) >>>>>Action Jackson will be in town? Excellent. Maybe I won't have to skip the party after all.<<<<< Foxey Roxey(00:42:56/03-23-54) >>>>>Yes, my dear fiend. I'm coming into town for a surgeons conference and would like to see all my old associates while I'm around. Nightly, of course. And Morrison: perhaps we could get together and speak of ancient vampires... or perhaps not. It's up to you. Slash, my good man. Ha abaut spaeken a littel biz whilst I am in town. I really think that I have been out of the shadows too long. For a creature of the night, light burns and slows the mind and chars the bones until night comes again to their world. MY night has arrived.<<<<< Action Jackson(00:46:21/03-23-54) >>>>>Ah, the poet in all of us...<<<<< Foxey Roxey(00:47:45/03-23-54) >>>>>[Had a most unique wake-up call today. An old 'friend' of my sam buddy woke me up all right--with a stake! Of course I was quite glad that I was still alive when I noticed that it didn't kill me, so I fled the building and dropped it on the idiot. That run for the parking lot was not pleasant. Perhaps some of you heard about the explosion and fire in the screamsheets. I just hope he's dead now, he's way too dedicated to killing us. At any rate, my friends feel bad for me now, and I slunk off to heal anyway, so I think I can sneak off to this party if someone will tell me where it is (and if it's on the continent I'm on). Especially if Action Jackson is coming along, I have some tales for him. So if whoever's hosting the moshfest could see their way to letting me in, I'll show up!]<<<<< --Morrison<03:01:05/3-23-54> >>>>>[The party is at our place in the Mont Lake area of Seattle, and Crush I think you can get a behemoth leg through the door. Jaez, I'll see what waltzes I can find...or should I say scrounge? Action Jackson and Morrison, you both will be welcomed, besides one of Shadow's best friends is a vampire.]<<<<< -Buzz- (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix) >>>>>[Buzz, you forget I have some waltzes...in rememberance of my family. I wish you would shut your big mouth, Buzz. Deckers can't live with them, can't work without them.]<<<<< -Shadow- (11:08:56 EST/ 03:23:54) >>>>[Dark Elf, I made a find tonight that should be useful. I was browsing through Fung's lab and found some optical chips, carelessly left in a safe. Well I started to look at the data, but wasn't able to break the encryption. So here's the data. >>>>**Dump 450 Mp**<<<< I hope there's something in there you can use. I should get these back to where they belong.]<<<< ---Feral <10:20/03-23-54> >>>>>[ Well now that we know where the party is at, I need to know what we should wear so that I can go out shopping. CRUSH is to be entering with CB and Nightfox is to enter with me, so you had better match me or you'll never here the end of it for a week. Is it going to be really fancy, more like a night club or more casual. I am looking forward to some waltzes also, I'll try to bring some if I can find them. I think I can find them since I have a whole room dedicated to Music Recordings. If any of you are interested in the bis, like Jaez, please come and talk to me. I'll the really short oriental lady, and yes I really do look like I look on the album covers. Doctor Doom, I hardly ever ask for dances, but since I have heard that you are a wonderful dancer, I would be honored if you asked me to dance. I do also hope that you lady is able to come, she brings a special shine to the room. As to anyone who is thinking of dancing with CRUSH or Nightfox, well I wouldn't suggest CRUSH unless you wear steel-toed shoes, he has rather large feet. Nightfox doesn't not know many dances but his natural grace will cover this up until he learns what to do.]<<<<< -Sheena <12:50:50/03-23-54> ***** SHEENA PLEASE!!!***** -- Nightfox >>>>>[ BE CAREFUL FERAL!! These guys don't play around. You could be in serious danger down there. You should try to hook up with Tommy Harada's band of rebels, they should be able to keep you out of the corporate eye. The file you sent me will take a while to decrypt, it's got a fairly advanced scramble routine imbedded, and I'd rather take my time than take even the slightest chance of losing this info. I should be able to crack it by tomorrow.]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <14:35:19/03-23-54> >>>>[Any other lads out there notice that this party is being viewed with an almost predatory air by some of the ladies? Step carefully boys, and keep your eyes open (considering some of the women going, I know I will be ;>]<<<< -Highlander (11:37:32/3-23-54) >>>>[Hm, you say you want Brandywine relaxed? Maybe some good scotch will do the job...Then again, would Brandy like scotch? (I couldn't resist!) Seriously, I've never gotten to know you, lassie, but any friend of Sierra's... And Sierra, save me a dance!]<<<< -Highlander (11:39:43/3-23-54) >>>>[Oh, fine, Doom, rub in the fact that you get to spend your Friday nights with your gorgeous wife. I feel much better now (grin). Then again, if I was married to someone like her, I'd feel like rubbing it in, to. It'll be good to see you at the party. And thanks: it's good to be back.]<<<< -Highlander (11:41:43/3-23-54) >>>>>[ DOA, you may not have any HMHVV fragments in your DNA. It seems to me that the part of the project that developed you was more concerned with cyber enhancement than genetic. It is possible that you have some minor vampiric abilities such as abnormal strength and speed for someone of your age build etc The focus of Fung's research was using the HMHVV virus to pass on genetic alterations, not to create monsters (although that's what he ended up doing before MagnaTech extracted him). Perhaps the only trait passed on to you is increased "essence", which would explain how you could have such drastic cybermods without flatlining. Also, do you have any more data on Precision? I've been having trouble finding anything other than Lincoln Howe's involvement in the company. I won't debate the morality of tinkering with someone's life without thier permission, but we can all agree that we wouldn't want it done to us. Judging from Fung's position in the Omega goverment, I'd say that he has become a very important person to Quention/Trevor/Tirandor. ]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <13:52:35/03-23-54> >>>>>[ Go Tommy!!!! Tommy "the dragon" Harada has struck again! This time he took out an entire squad of DDI security (uh, I mean Omega Army!) at the site of the new DDI complex. He also managed to blow up the new construction of the central building of the complex. I'm pretty sure that he's got help now. From the descript of the attack, the bomb was planted at the same time that Tommy took out the squad. He's damm good, but he can't be in two places at the same time. At least some of the natives must realize that the new government is up to no good. ]<<<<< ---Big Jake <14:00:54/03-23-54> >>>>>[ Thank you for your compliments Jake. I have amassed a small force of rebels here. These people do not like being corporate slaves, even if they are being paud well for it. What the Government is calling Terrorists are really revolutionaries. I will continue to lead them until this government is overthrown, and Quention answers for attempting to become god. Creating me was not his crime. Attempting to use me as his puppet slave is! ]<<<<< ---TDH >>>>>[ Tommy Harada as a revolutionary leader! Well if he got one positive thing from Quention's brainmap it's an ability to lead, and a tenacity to pull off wild schemes! ]<<<<< ---OddBall <14:07:40/03-23-54> >>>>>[ Hmmm, MONICA, and RUFUS are gone, DOA is on her own and anyone who tries to change that will face the same army that was assmebled to take down MONICA, Tommy Harada seems to have broken out of their master plan, and whatever Fung created back in the day is missing. I'd say that our friends down in the carribean have nothing to work with, especially since they can't reliably repeat Alpha Omega without knowing what random mutation allowed Mr. Harada to be a success. If they want to proceed with a super soldier program, they'll need to analyze him. I'm not too comfortable with the fact that Tommy is down there in the hornets nest knowing all this. ]<<<<< ---Napalm <14:26:00/03-23-54> >>>>>[ I'm sure that he's aware of the risks. ]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <14:26:34/03-23-54> >>>>>[ Ah was wonderin' also just who awl the gentlemen are that will be attend the fiine gathering. Highlander, if Ah remember correctly you did some work with C^2 decks before comming to america. Ah have a small proposal for you to exchange ideas on them. Ah I'm fairly well read about them and Ah designed the one that now resides in my head with very little outside help. If you have time, look for this sweet southrn bell and give her your ear. Doctor Doom, Ah also would like to be your partener for a small dance, it is not often that this southrn girl get to dance with a german gentleman. Ah guess Ah shall be seein' you all at the party.]<<<<< -Circuit Breaker < is just so excited > ***** Cerise, You may join Brandywine and I in our conversation. I am sure that teaching you a few Speretheil words would not be hard for one night. To learn more will take a much longer time, Speretheil takes a very long time to learn, but it does make French sound like barbaric language. If anyone wishes to find me I shall be the very noticable Black skinned elf with silver hair. For those who look astrally, do not bother, I will just look like a normal mage with a weapon focus, there will be many there.***** -Nightfox < until we meet, Aluve> >>>I was awake a long time last night and I spent most of that time trying to remember something more about the night Dr. Fung's labratory blew up. The only other thing that I could remember was seeing someone with long black hair running down an alley way. This might have struck me as out of the ordinary. However at the time, the "person" I saw made no noise. He, or she for that matter, did not even make any footfalls. With all the talk of vampyres and their powers, it stands to reason that this individual was the person Dr. Fung was working on. I hope this information is of some help. If I can remember anything further I will get back to you all.<<< Shade <03/23/54><15:28:07 MST> >>>[Feral still waiting for that window. Or Tommy if you and your team could provide a significant distraction for an opening. And as for French being made to sound barbaric by Elvish, well of course it would it is a barbaric coruption of Latin. But for a true linguistic treat try ancient dwarven chants (yes I have managed to dig some up (scuse the pun).) That is a language that speaks to the soul. But I may be a wee bit biased in that respect. Will there be any ladies of teh dwarven persuasion at the party? It can be very hard to find someone when most of your time is spent trying to find yourself. But such is my life. Until we meet again....sha'lom]<<< ---Brightlight <17:45:46 / 03:23:54> >>>>>[ Unfortunately my associates and I will not be able to attend the soiree. Being based in New York makes it difficult to get out to Seattle without some planning, and we've got our hands full trying to piece together information on one Dr. Fung, modern day frankenstien. Sorry, but this job has to be done. ]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <18:32:07/03-23-54> >>>>>[ Too bad. I'd like to see the Seattle gang again. We had so much fun last time... ]<<<<< ---OddBall <18:32:59/03-23-54> >>>>>[ Yeah, all you did was talk about cars all night! That's what you do every day! ]<<<<< ---Big Jake <18:34:03/03-23-54> >>>>>[ I know! I have fun everyday! Lighten up Jake! ]<<<<< ---OddBall <18:34:41/03-23-54> >>>>>[ I hadn't noticed, DE and I were too busy getting to know Doctor Doom, and Nightstalker, and Nightfox, and the Highlander etc... ]<<<<< ---Napalm <18:43:10/03-23-54> >>>>>[ Yes, I had some very stimulating conversations... ]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <18:43:43/03-23-54> >>>>>[ Listen to you guys, you didn't even dance! Just had a few drinks and talked shop with the other runners! DE, you used to have fun but I think you've gotten too serious lately! ]<<<<< ---Big Jake <18:45:10/03-23-54> >>>>>[ You want to see fun???? Well you got it jerky! That's it, you've made your point, we're going to the party. I'll call up the Cowboy and see if he can make it. I'll manufacture some sub-orbital tickets by tomorrow night (hey, who said we had to pay for the flight!) ]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <18:47:08/03-23-54> >>>>>[ THAT'S THE SPIRIT!!!!!!!!!!! Where's my tequila!!!!!!!]<<<<< ---Big Jake <18:47:51/03-23-54> >>>>>[ Did somone say there was gonna be a hoedown? Ah'm in!]<<<<< ---Cowboy <18:48:33/03-23-54> >>>>>[ Heh! Better get rid of anything breakable! The team supreme is on its way chummers!!!!!!!!!!!!! ]<<<<< ---OddBall <18:49:45/03-23-54> >>>>>[ After the party we are going to have a reckoning with Mr. Quention. I'm working on a plan to really give these guys a kick in the head! ]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <18:52:14/02-32-54> >>>>>[ Birthlight, you will have a distraction of unearthly proportions! I believe my friends from New York (I think you know who I'm referring to) can help out too, in a more subtle way. Do you not agree my friend? ]<<<<< ---TDH <18:54:35/03-23-54> >>>>>[ I most certainly do. You'll see me there chummer, but not in a way you'd expect! You'll like it, trust me. ]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <18:55:43/03-23-54> >>>>>[ With your reputation, I expect no less than the unexpected!]<<<<< ---TDH <18:56:18/03-23-54> ***** Dwarven? It has been a long time since I have heard that tongue, though I have noticed some similarities between what I know of it and the languages of the Ork Underground. I am not sure if they developed seperately or not. What I do know is that it can carry for a longer distance under the earth than does normal speach. Unfortuanately, it is ver hard on the teeth. Now if you want a really difficult language, try Draconic. Yes, Draconic would be the best translation of the Wyrm Tongue into English. Most people do not even know of its existance. I only know a small bit from one of my tutors, Dragons tend to be more possesive about their language than us Elves. As it is, a normal human can only learn so much about the language, because alot of it occurs out of the range of normal hearing. It is both sub-sonic like the language of elephants and hyper-sonic like that of many see mammals. As it is a few Dragons would be very distressed to know that I know some of their language, of course its not like I care.***** -Nightfox < Flirting with death is dangerous > >>>>>[ Scion Scythe regrets that he will be unable to attend the afforementioned gathering, and sends his wishes that all who do attend have a pleasent experience. He will communicate at a later date. Lyanna Cy'Eyre ]<<<<< -- Watcher RMG <21:42:10/03-23-54> >>>>>[Circuit Breaker and Highlander, I guess we'll get along fine. I, also, designed and had placed in me skull a C^2 deck. I believe that the three of us, will end up closeting ourselves away with some GRAND scotch that Highlander is bringing and some that me granddad brought wi' 'im from Scotland.]<<<<< -Buzz- ('Till we meet at th' party) >>>>>[Nightfox, 'twill be good speakin' t' ya', lad! N' ya', as well Brandywine! Long 'as it been tha' I've had th' pleasure of conversin' in somethin' less...barbaric...than th' language of these sorry seps! Of COURSE Cerise may sit in...th' language is intricate n' difficult t' master, in any sort time...but, she jus' might be able t' pick up enough t' give her a real passion fer more---maybe I shouldna' put it quite THAT way...SORRY! As fer YOU...BUZZ! Th' emphasis a' this 'ere bash is t' be...RELAXATION...so ka? TOUGH! N', considerin' tha' Highlander is ta' be th' "guest a' honor"...I don't think he should be closeted away w' anythin' less than a bottle a' Glenlivet...an' someone soft of his choosin'! SAFE?!? Sheena, dear...anythin' goes, love! I'll be in th' most shredded n' socially-unacceptable pair a' jeans I ken manage t' corner... Buzz ken vouch- I'm a SLOB! So, wear whatever th' frag ya' want! Oh...n' don't mind th' snakes.....]<<<<< -THE Nexus (FULLY prepared t' enforce "relaxation regulations", chummers!) >>>>>[Great Guys, just chase everyone away!]<<<<< -Shadow- (22:00:56 EST/ 03:23:54) >>>>>[This'll be my first acquantance with some fellow runners. It's just been me and my contacts for years! And of course my little team. Sounds like it'll be casual-sort of, so I oughta fit in well enough--if no one looks at my aura! I've been told it's a rather strange combination, what with the cyber, the virus, and being a shaman... Anyway, a description should be provided...I'll be the one who doesn't know anyone , about 6'2, slim, and my black hair has a few streaks of purple in it. My noticeable cyber is a datajack, softlink, and smartgun link (not that that's the end of it!). See you there...oh yeah, make room in your parking space for a Blitzen. Don't mind the rear-mounted LMG, it's for geeking go-gangers, as they simply cannot catch me.]<<<<< --Morrison<22:11:17/3-23-54> >>>>>[Gee, you know, I never realized how much independent research was going into C^2 decks these days. . .or how many designers were running off with them. Maybe they just pay top-nothch neuroware designers with Trog drek.]<<<<< --RAMboy <19:08:32/3-23-54> >>>>>[RAMboy, could you just shut up? Trog drek is more pleasant than your company]<<<<< --Jaez <19:08:54/3-23-54> >>>>>[Attention, all Shadowrunners involved in the investigation of the Metahuman Serial Killer: I walked down to my friend's office and took a sharp gander at his files (with his unspoken permission, of course) and can relay the following. Unfortunately, I couldn't get actual transcripts so the report is off the cuff, as I remember various details. I was unable to collate the data effectively. The Killer has been know by a number of aliases. Witnesses questioned by Interpol report a blonde, blue-eyed man living in Waldorf, Germany, just outside of Heidelberg. The man was reportedly quiet but caused no trouble. When the first killing was reported, he testified to having seen a punk in the area; the story was corroborated by other neighbors and said punk was found, tried, and executed. Three months later, a similar killing turned up in the river, just under the Philosopher's Bridge. Over the next month, two more bodies turned up in the area, from Hockenheim to Waldorf. Making the connection with the first case, police went back and checked the witnesses again. The perpetrator would have gone free if one of the Polizei had not been an Eagle adept who noted a disturbing aura on the killer. An attempt to arrest resulted in the disembowlment of said adept and his mundane partner. A later search and seizure of property resulted in the discovery of hair, blood, and other trace elements of the victims. These first four victims, except for the first, were elven. The first, a 10-year-old boy, had a father who had goblinized into a Troll. Subsequent investigation revealed that the father and perpetrator had been friends before the goblinization, working buddies on a construction team. Psychological speculation has it that the killer, known to hate metahumans in general, killed the child to rob the troll of someone he loved, as the troll's metamorphosis had robbed him of his best friend. He may also have killed to prevent the genes from being passed on. It is suspected that the killer hired a punk to wander through town and used him as vagrant bait for the police. Having tasted murder, the killer went on his subsequent spree, taking out his racist vengeance on female elves (who are generally the weakest of all metahumans-current company excluded). The killer left and was lost track of, until more deaths occurred in France and Britain. Sorry to leave so abrubtly, but I must go. Initiate meeting and all that We're getting a new member, fresh out of Law school and training. I'm going to use Physical Mask to appear as a 7' foot tall bunny and call myself Harvey, while the rest of the guys pretend the newbie's hallucinating. Stay ofF the Decaf]<<<<< --Cooper<19:28:31/3-23-54> >>>>> AS far as the party is concerned, I have friends that would like to attend. Names are Stiletto, Spade, & Riptide. Good runners. A fraggin' riot at parties. Spade is a troll on par with Crush. But with a an intelligence of unequalled prowess. (For a troll. No offense Spade). Thanks guys.<<<<< -- g.g. (22:43.15/3-23-54) >>>>> Glad to hear there's a get-together about to happen. I was wondering what kind of entertainment we're going to have. Don't like this talk of waltzes, though. Doesn't anyone listen to good technoslam anymore? If so, let me know if there's an opening for a bass player. Don't think any of you have met me before (and if you were on the receiving end of one of my spells then you wouldn't be here to talk about it!). Just ask G.G.. More later. See ya! <<<<< -- Stiletto <22:53:30/03-23-54> >>>>> Why the frag does everyone have to use this frag-eating, drek ridden,slot infested, techno-drek any old way? God I hate this thing. Anyway, the quicker the better. Party sounds mildly entertaining. I do a mean softshoe, but not to fraggin' Lawerence Welk. Red Skull a-thumpin'--a must at any party.<<<<< -- Spade <23:07:45/03-23-54> >>>>>[ Well, I've picked up a little bit of Speretheil, but when I use it it sounds about as well as an Ork trying to sing Soprano. Still, if one of you would be willing to teach me how to speak it properly, I would be eternally grateful. ]<<<<< -- Cerise <20:18:02/03-23-54> >>>>>[ Nexus: If Cyberbrains and Circuit Breaker go in another room with his scotch he will have someone soft of his choosin' :) ]<<<<< -- Cerise <20:20:19/03-23-54> >>>>>[ So the Dark Elf squad will be showing up (sorry guys, but you haven't given yourself a name yet). Maybe I can get an personal update on this Omega Island stuff. I'd love to get a crack at Quention and crew. ]<<<<< -- Nightstalker <20:22:28/03-23-54> >>>>>What the hell Spade? YOu usually have me do this stuff. Oh well. Do you like all the pretty colors? If anyone out there doesn't believe that you do a softshoe, I'll vouch. (And so will the rest of your block!) Really folks, it's a fraggin' riot when Spade (the 12 foot 4 inch troll samurai/suit type person) doing a sammy Davis thing. Just wind him up, and he keeps going, and going, and going). Stiletto, A five foot 10 inch babe that would melt the bumper off of chrome. You will definately know whenshe arrives. wow. Riptide on the other hand is a former dwarf bodyguard who always overdresses and sounds like he just got off the boat from India. (And he did, too!) Has that wierdaccent and everything.) Girls, control thy hormones please. Thank you.<<<<< -- g.g.(23:19.27/3-23-54) >>>>>[Bonjour mes "chummers"... I just felt it to be necessary to announce my presence... just so you don't think you're being tapped or some drek like that, eh? Hold... Ares isn't here, are they? Well, if they are, I've got a nice acid bomb for them..... A bientot.]<<<<< - Zephyr (3/23/53, 15:07:06) >>>>[Yo... what was that about French Elves? If somebody out there has a problem with French elves, I have a nice acid bomb waiting for him, too. A bientot.]<<<<< - Zephyr (3/23/53, 19:53:48) >>>>>Listen here J.J. Megabutt, if you want me to see some pretty colors, why don't you put your stinkin' face in front of Mr. assault cannon and I'll let the fireworks begin. And as to why I don't let you do this techno-drek anymore, word has it your getting old chummer. Even with that new CTY-910 deck your sportin' around, I hear tell that a one-eyed tree sloth could move faster in here than you can. NUFF SAID. Anymore retorts Megabutt?<<<<< -- Spade <23:31:05/03-23-54> >>>>>[If you make it Black Label, I'll be there.]<<<<< -Brandywine- <22:15:00/23.3.54> >>>>[Aye, Circuit Breaker, I'd be glad to chat with you. I, along with a colleague, fully designed this C^2 deck of mine, and a bonnie piece of work it is! If it's my ear you be wanting, you shall have it. I'm the 6'2 human, wearing the white silk shirt, black pants, and black boots (I'm leaving the coat, fedora, & scarf at the door). I'm looking forward to meeting the bonnie belle of the matrix (and mind the snide comments, Cerise, or I might start to think you're jealous!). Buzz: I hope you'll join us, to, though I'll have to agree with THE Nexus in that I won't talk shop all night long. I'm going to enjoy myself as fully as I can, with or without "soft company". I'm alive, and Kurgan's dead! Ha! My goal is to dance with as many of the bonnie lasses as I can, and to eat and drink until I can eat no more!]<<<< -Highlander (20:37:32/3-23-54) >>>>[Done. I'll also have the requisite Glenlivet.]<<<< -Highlander (20:39:43/3-23-54) >>>>>[ What's the matter, Jaez? Old lover got you down? I feel so sorry for you RAMboy, you've been dumped hard. ]<<<<< -- Cerise <20:43:40/03-23-54> >>>>>[ Interesting Agent Cooper. Might I ask why the suspect has no name? Might it be that the FBI is incompetent or is it this is not the boy were looking for? My personal anaylsis, which Cerise talked me into doing, has yield a suspected victum list that is 100% female, 12% Dwarf, 29% Elf, 42% Ork, and 17% Troll. Also the ratio swings widely from place to place with all but Ork doubling at selected cities. ]<<<<< -- Nightstalker <20:52:10/03-23-54> >>>>>[ Interesting how he likes to kill Orks and Trolls. He must be a powerful man to be able to do that. ]<<<<< -- Cerise <20:53:23/03-23-54> >>>>>[No ma'em, the FBI is not incompetent. All of the killer's IDs have proven to be illigit. Digital photos always match the ID description; it is suspected that he employs a Physical mask spell or is frequently re-sculpted. Obviously, we have different sources of information; for instance, Interpol and the Polizei have confirmed that the slaying of the young boy was related to the other killings. As for his later tackling of Orks and Trolls, he apparently did that after "practicing" on the weaker species. I have uncovered a lead on the female-oriented aspect of his killing, but I must first return to the initiation festival downstairs.]<<<<< --Cooper<21:34:21/3-23-54> >>>>>[As regards the behemoth, I hope CRUSH won't mind if I decline. I'm kinda past that point now. (and don't try 'extra rare' on me.) I could always bring some chips of my old faves that I go gang-banging with for music. That's what the Blitzen is for. I daresay the Librans don't like me. And as for dancing...ha! My nickname is 'Dances with Trolls' in the underground, I kid you not! That Armor spell comes in very handy. I don't know if the girls would be up to that sort of bone-crunching fun. But hey, I could be wrong; hope so!]<<<<< -Morrison<00:14:20/3-24-54> >>>D: I must speak to you. It is very inportant. I have been paying a little visit to this ltg and have heard you are friends with the others here. I really need to speak with you about the one the others call tdh.<<< D.B. <03/23/54><21:32:11 MST> >>>D.B.: It is vvvery good to hear from you. Howevvver, what is this about TDH???<<< --D. <03/23/54><21:35:17> >>>D.: I wanted to get in touch with you because these friends of yours seem to be very attached to this TDH. I know how you feel about friends of yours and that is why I am sending this to you. I don't know if Shade has told you or not about my latest wet job. I was hired about a three days ago to help lessen the threat of a certain individual. This individual is TDH. If it were not for Shade trying to get in touch with me about some gaila, I would never known of the possition of you and the others in relation to TDH. I do not usually try tocheck into the true ID. of the Johnson who writes my check, however, after learning your position I decided this was an exception. It turns out that the Johnson in this case is a man by the name of Harold W. Tao. With further investigation I found out that he is yet another useless Corporation Slave. However, it just so happens that the Corporation who writes his ticket is this DDI that your friend here are always talking about. Needless to say I am going to terminate, for a lack of a better word, my dealings with this perticular Johnson and cut my losses I just thought you ought to know.<<< D.B. <03/23/54><21:53:00> >>>D.B.: I truely appretiate the information...Howevvver, I would like you to continue to play along with the "assignment". Undoubtly you havvve free access to the island, other wise how would you be able to relievvve DDI of it's thorn...Some of my friends would probably like to speak to you about the possibilities of transport to and from the island, and possibily havvving you help TDH in his further indevvvours... to those of you at this ltg, I would be happy to relay any messages you may havvve for my former associate D.B. to him... D.B.: I will be in touch with you tomarrow at this same locale, do not let on to the fact you are no longer under their employ...Until tomarrow...<<< --D. <03/23/54><22:02:31> >>>>>[ Hey, guys! Jack and I just got back today! Man, I tell ya, we had some serious fun... Jack introduced me to a friend of his, Aztlanian Gold Tequila--but I STILL can't remember anything from that night. (Is it just me, or is the Matrix brighter and louder?) ]<<<<< -- Hangtime <02:19:00/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Yeah... AND we finally located a Rigger for the team. Ol' Hangtime knew him during his school days. ]<<<<< -- Jack Hack <02:19:11/03-24-54> >>>>>[ I guess that's where I come in. Real name's not important 'course. Go by the name Sonic Boom, now--obviously something that comes from my profession. Like planes & choppers best...but cars are a bit more...ah, SUBDUED for city activity (but that don't mean they can't be modded *heh heh heh*). I've also got a music collection that Hangtime's already started to drool over... I hope I can get this Doctor character to give me the program that'll let me listen to music in here. ]<<<<< -- Sonic Boom <02:20:03/03-24-54> >>>>>[ I'll talk to him, Sonic. I think there's a few things you need to know about him before you meet him. For one, if you are disrespectful, he won't even give you his chronometer's reading. BUT ANYWAY, I was wondering about Harlequin's party: Am I invited? I sure would hate to miss the opportunity to meet the the many lovely ladies that'll be there. ]<<<<< -- Hangtime <02:20:34/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Well, good grief, Doom! You've gotten quite popular since I've been gone! Pretty soon you'll need to start handin' out numbers! ]<<<<< -- Hangtime <02:51:14/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Restrain yourself, Hangtime. To Sheena and Circuit Breaker: I am greatly honored by your requests; it would be my distinct pleasure to dance with two so fine individuals such as youselves. I should point out for the benefit of some members of the list who have some misconceptions: The festivities are not such that they mandate waltzing, or any other particular dance style. In all actuality, this discussion (and the subsequent requests) was initiated by my mentioning to Fraulein Jaez that I would be disappointed in her, were I to discover that she permitted herself to forget how to waltz, for two reasons: One, I had instructed her in its movements at the Joseph Yoshida's celebration. And two, when we put my theories into practice, I was struck by how natural it came to her. It is a tragedy, I feel to allow for such talent to go to waste. However, my conscious demands that I mention that I have been unable to fathom the reason for this popularity, which started spontaneously and unexpectedly a short time ago, along with a slew of requests for my presence; I find it quite perplexing. ]<<<<< -- Doctor Doom <02:52:13/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Hey, now, Doom. Why complain? You've got all those girls anxious as all Hell to meet you...TAKE ADVANTAGE of the situation!]<<<<< -- Mr. Fantastic <02:52:27/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Herr Fantastisch, cease and desist, unless you are inclined to spend a considerable duration--on the order of several months--reprogramming your MPCP chips. ]<<<<< -- Doctor Doom <02:52:42/03-24-54> >>>>>[Hey, chummer, I dint mean no hard feelin's. Just thought I saw something a little fishy about somebody with a corp runnin' around in this here Shadowland. Glad to hear you're on our side. Would'nt want you to put yourself out breakin' into my meager little sec-system at home. Join me fer a Hefeweissen oder ein Doppelboch sometime?]<<<<< -- Bunker <10:25:13 GMT / 03-24-54> >>>>>[I would also like to apologize for my acquaintance, Bunker, Doctor. It is good to know that someone in here has the knowledge and experience to help out those in need. Glad to hear you made it to an age where you could retire comfortably and still do what you love. Do you reside in Europe? I ask this because we are getting ready for a somewhat lengthy mission in central Europe (to include Germany and Italy). Maybe we could do a meet sometime.]<<<<< -- Legion <10:36:22 GMT / 03-24-54> >>>>>[Either I missed it, or I forgot *when* the moshfest is to be. The other question, for the vampire experts, is whether or not anyone knows about the old vampires' connections in the megacorps? I would expect them to have some money if they cared to try over the centuries, and the corps were probably a good way to get it. Why I am asking is because we've been offered a contract to chew up a branch of Humanis who are 'hunting' the vampires for some odd reason. And they offered us a *lot* of nuyen, enough for me to almost be comfortable for awhile... they think we're a better choice than themselves because we have no connections to vampires (as of now that is true; few people have noticed my Change). Of course, we're much obliged to take it; this team is made for killing. But when that much money gets flashed, I have to check.]<<<<< -Morrison<07:46:27/3-24-54> >>>>[D.E., I look forward to hearing what you get out of that data. Thank you for your concern, I have been in touch with Tommy. After grabbing the chips and transmitting the data, I've been laying low, its a big island especially when you're one, small person.]<<<< ---Feral <07:43/03-24-54> >>>>[Bright, you should go to the Sailor's Depth down on the Seattle waterfront and you may bring one additional person, if you still want transport to Omega. Be selective regarding the equipment you want to bring because there is limited space. You may find your mode of travel uncomfortable. Your contact will be waiting for you at 20:30 tonite.]<<<< ---Feral <07:50/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Well back from a few days unplanned 'holiday' practising my backwoods- manship skill up north (and avoiding the odd NAN patrol or two) I am back and ready for some action. Cerise I hope you enjoyed your meal at the space needle unfortunately I had to leave the very next day when a contact said an old enemy was in town looking for me, and when you're half way up the side of a mountain you sort of lose all matrix access. Fortunately for me the false trail I leave whenever I have to go underground took care of him and I last heard that he was enroute to Bangalore. Unfortunately due to my lack of access I have been unable to thank you for a most interesting evening. It is always good to widen your circle of friends, especially if those friends are of the fairer sex. ]<<<<<< -The Powerhouse (24:3:54/13:42:32) >>>>> Play nice Doctor, there's nothing wrong with being a corp. I happen to have a number of friends who are corp. types. This includes me. You don't _HAVE_ to give up your ethics to do well in the business world, I certainly haven't. Now I will accept that a large number of,...um... individuals...in the business sector are not the kind of people who you would want to invite over for dinner, but that doesn't mean that we're all bad. And I'm quite sure that Mr. Yoshida will agree with me about this. <<<<< Cypher ( 08:29:57 | 03/22/53 ) President, Synergistic Technologies Computer Securities Division >>>>>[Someone (sorry gents and ladies, I forgot who) said *I* was having the party. Nope. I believe its Slash or Nexus's bash. I offered a party after the MONICA debacle. But Mr. Yoshida trumped me (some days it just don't pay). I'll gladly throw a party sooner or later...currently I'm wainting for a certain combat mage to go out of town. He's hunting me for a little joke I played on him. So ka.]<<<<< -Harlequin >>>>>[WANTED: for crimes too numerous to print. Race: Elf Height: 6'1" Eyes: Blue Hair: Red Build: slim Weight: 180 pounds Known alais': Harlequin, Harl E. Quinn Real Name: Unknown Description: As stated above, Harlequin is a 6'1" elf of trim build. His increased weight is due to cyberware he carries. He also has a scar running from his right eye to his hair line due to a misfire of a gun three years ago. There is a 20,000 nuyen reward for his capture. I want him alive. Sly]<<<<< -- SLY <> >>>>>[Well, I guess that Sly was a little more miffed than I thought he was. Spade, Saber, Stilletto, G.G., Bitbyte, et al...I would appreciate if you kept silent during this time about my movements. I am currently working on a plan to stop this stupid vendetta. Until later.]<<<<< -Harlequin >>>>>[ShadowBase assemble. Regular place. We're going to fix this problem.]<<<<< Harlequin >>>>>[ Oh no! You've found me out Cyberbrains! I can't live without you! If any of those girls touch you I'll kill them! Your mine forever! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! Your dreaming buddy. See you when you pick me up. ]<<<<< -- Cerise <13:52:12/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Powerhouse: We'll really have to go out again sometime. I just love your English accent, and you were such a perfect gentleman. I had a lot of fun talking to you. See you soon.]<<<<< -- Cerise <14:01:18/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Look out. Cerise has gone sappy over Powerhouse. ]<<<<< -- Nightstalker <14:01:59/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Put a sock in it, Nightstalker! ]<<<<< -- Cerise <14:02:34/03-24-54> >>>>>[Harlequin, will you EVER grow up? BTW, how'd Max's surgery go? I wasn't planning on attending this party, but since simply EVERYBODY is going to be there I think I'll stop by. Especially since I had to miss out on the AI victory celebration. I'm looking foreward to meeting Dr. Doom in particular. Raven was quite impressed with his...style. Or something.]<<<<< Cat Dancing <17:10:40/3-24-54> >>>>>[ Coooper, call me ma'em again and I'll rip out your spleen with a spoon. You and Jaez must have exchanged parts of your brains because your both quite scatterbrained. ]<<<<< -- Nightstalker <14:24:13/03-24-54> >>>>[Harlequin, what did you DO? That guy's gotten pretty serious: I thought you played a harmless prank on a friend of yours, now he wants your head on a platter (not that I'd help him, even if I could: I know what it's like to have a price on your head, as I'm sure do many others). Laddie, I hope you can smooth things over before open war erupts. Good luck.]<<<< -Highlander (14:18:43/3-24-54) >>>>[Ah, Cerise, you're such a tease. You raise a man's hopes, and then crush them beneath your feet. You're a hard, cruel lass. But I'll escort you to the party anyway. You are going to have fun, right lassie, and not turn it into a language night course? Don't worry, I'll remember to pick you up: it's programmed onto my daily planner, which is loaded into my headware.]<<<< -Highlander (14:22:03/3-24-54) >>>>> Harlequin, do not worry about the asinine mage who is currently trying to hunt your head. I have, shall we say taken care of the problem. If you must know, I switched his file for another in the latest APB for a transvestite joy girl, and wiped his entire cred balance. He should be sitting in jail right about....(check the watch).. Now. Your welcome. Enjoy the party.<<<<< -- g.g. (18:13:35/3-24-54) >>>>>[ Heh! Wait until you guys see what Tommy Harada just downloaded to me from Omega! It seems that he's become very adept at information transfer. Either that or he found a good decker down there which isn't unbelievable considering the amount of corp talent in the region! ]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <16:46:05/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Greeting from the carribean again my friend. While I do not posses the skills of a technomancer such as yourself DE, I did manage to learn the basics in the time I spent with your team. I did find it necessary to use some local talent to glean this from the Omega message base. % cat Omega.Memos.Z ATTN: Gen. Trevor, Tirandor, Dr. Fung From: Roger Quention Re: Economic Stress, proposed solutions I do not have to recap what the destruction of the Omega chemical facility in Copenhagen means for our project. That facility has been a major source of revenue for our exploits since their conception. I forsee signifigant finance problems for our new government due to this. Ordinarily, our normal sources of capital would be able to make up for this deficit due to the growth stimulated by the takeover affair, however, subject Alpha's consistant attempt to break up the power base we are developing here have exacerbated the problem. The most effiecient way to solve this problem would be the capture of Alpha. While it appears that he has broken from the path we set him on, some minor adjustments, perhaps a re-imprinting should put him at our disposal again. As before, we will have to be careful to make him believe that he was still working for his own purposes, while unwittingly endearing himself to our cause. The main problem with this plan is that Alpha has become far more dangerous than anticipated. We will not be able to take him by force. Careful manipulation of circumstances may steer him into our care, but he has the same feel and ability to understand and weave complex plans that I do. This makes him doubly dangerous, and also doubly valuable. Anything we do regarding Alpha must proceed with extreme caution. ATTN: Roger Quention, Gen. Trevor, Tirandor From: Dr. Fung Re: Feasability of re-imprinting I am able to reconstruct the imprinting process. It will take me two weeks of research to tailor the process to your specifications. There is no room for error in this. Alpha has a very strong will, and will make every effort to resist imprinting. While he is in-house, I will also run a full DNA scan in efforts to isolate the X-Factor that allowed the imprinting process to work at full efficiency. It will take considerable time to figure out the exact cause of the mutation, but I will be able to continue work on formalizing the work started in the Alpha Omega Project. If Alpha cannot be made viable, I am ready to implement my HMHVV carrier transformation project as an alternate approach to the problem at hand. This variation will work on both cloned subjects and "volunteers." ATTN: Dr. Fung, Roger Quention, Tirandor From: Gen. Trevor Re: Legal Action against Accomplices The UCAS government has agreed to cooperate if we can produce evidence that Dark Elf and the others have been aiding and abetting Alpha's actions against the Omega government. Interpol has given me similar consideration. We must keep up the front that this resistance is in fact a terrorist act, then Interpol and my people in the CIA can take action. My attempts at manuvering the UCAS into action against these "random factor" operatives as Tirandor calls them, have been encountering problems due to the fact that someone has wiped the records of our complaint to the CIA. These shadowrunners may be an annoyance but they are resourceful. We may be forced to take covert action to remove them from the game. The fact that they were able to organize so well against MONICA is a testament to the fact that they do have a capacity to do us harm if unchecked. I was able to break up their "mage's conference" but being "random factors" they have proven time and time again to be quite elusive. ATTN: Gen. Trevor, Roger Quention, Dr. Fung From: Tirandor Re: Omega Island security measures, Alpha Alpha has proven more than a match for my mainline security force. I may have to form a task force composed of my personal specialists (my head of security and my Major Domo will co-lead) along with "hired talent" in order to keep Alpha's people in check. If need be I will order an air strike backed by naval artillery/missiles if we can discover their base of activities. Needless to say, I prefer dealing with Alpha as directly and quickly as possible. I do not share Mr. Quention's optimism about the continuation of Alpha Omega project. In my opinion we should dispose of Alpha before he moves further away from our influence, and Dr. Fung can analyze the DNA makeup of the remains. Alpha knows too much about the nature of the project, and has become corrupted by this knowledge. In my opinion, subject Alpha is no longer viable for our uses and should be destroyed before he causes more damage to the plan. % end of file Evidently I have somehow gone beyond the parameters of whatever Alpha Omega was supposed to accomplish and they will either attempt to destroy me or bring me back into their plan. I must have a reckoning with my "father" soon. DOA, or should I say "sister," I would be careful if I were you. As another product of Alpha Omega and Fung's research, they may consider you as important to their "plan" as I am. Good Luck sister. D.B. I can arrange contact with you if you can get into Omega. Be warned, if you try to cash in on your contract you will experience some very unfortunate happenings. ]<<<<< ---TDH <17:28:35/03-24-54> >>>>>[ I still have more work to do on the files that Feral sent me from Fung's lab. There is an awful lot of data to collate in them. Anyway, while I'm primarily going to the party to relax, I will not pass up the opportunity to discuss any of this with my esteemed collegues such as Dr. Doom, Nightstalker, Highlander, Wolf 359, Ramierez, etc... But I will be bringing a few bottles of FireWater, and perhaps a very good wine or two. ]<<<< ---Dark Elf <17:33:15/03-24-54> >>>>>[ And don't forget my Aztlan Gold Tequila! Don't leave home without it! And I'll drink anyone under the table who disagrees!]<<<<< ---Big Jake <17:34:19/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Ah'll jus stick to my kentucky bourbon. That's all ah need.]<<<<< ---Cowboy <17:35:15/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Oh good! DE is bringing plenty of my favorite drink! The name "Fire Water" has a certain appeal! I'll have to try and reconjure Harry for this occasion, he loves parties! ]<<<<< ---Napalm <17:36:27/03-24-54> >>>>>[ All and well, but I'd much prefer if you guys brought beer. Either some Sam Adams boston lager or a good Guiness from Tir Nan Og.]<<<<< ---OddBall <17:38:35/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Hey OB, you know I'm a big beer drinker, let's pitch in fora couple of cases. But you have to have a few shots with me though!]<<<<< ---Big Jake <17:39:41/03-24-54> >>>>>[ I hope we all have a good time, because after the party we have some very serious business to do. Oh By the way Nightstalker, we don't have an offical name, we're just a bunch of shadow vets that are available to take on some of the more difficult jobs. We have been thinking of setting up an investigating agency as a legit front for our actions, but have been weighing the pros and cons of becoming more visible. I will take suggestions for a team name though, cause I think the others are getting tired of being called "DE's team" Funny thing is, we haven't done the standard meet contact-go on run-meet again runs in a long time, we've been going after interesting things and then seeing who wants the goods. Then theres the personal stuff like the whole Magna/Omega conspiracy. I guess we have too much conscience to let something like this go unopposed. Besides, we've already made some nuyen on this, and increased our rep by a lot. That alone makes it worth doing if we were really that concerned about profit. We are who we are, and we do as we will, and if someone is going to pay us for it, all the better. We've evolved a lot as a team in that way from when this all started with just myself Jake and OddBall investigating the MagnaTech bombing. ]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <17:48:18/03-24-54> >>>>>harlequin, write me so I can write you back. Okay? Like tonight. I need to know how max's surgery went.<<<<< -- g.g.(18:19:15/3-24-93) >>>>>[20K does seem a little low for someone of your talents, Harlequin...But then, I guess it means no one's going to bother trying to collect, eh?]<<<<< -Brandywine- <17:14:18/24.3.54> >>>>>[Not necessarily, little elf. Where is the skinny little guy?]<<<<< -AfterDark- <17:16:11 / 3/24/54> >>>>>[Do you really expect a serious response?]<<<<< -Brandywine- <17:16:53/24.3.54> <<<<<[Aww... I'm not listed anywhere in the files Tommy down-loaded. Does that mean they don't think I'm worth it? Heh heh. Do you really think they'll come after me? I mean, they don't seem to have said a thing about me for a long time. It's like they don't even notice I'm gone. I guess I was part of a defunct project. Golly. Darn. I dunno. I've been bouncing around in their computers, but in truth I've been to scared to do any serious digging. I'm going mining tonight, though. We'll see what I come up with.]>>>>> -DOA- <17:42:25 / 3/24/54> >>>>>[G.G., between you and me, I think he's going to be in hot water for a while. ShadowBase (aka everyone out at the house in Lynwood) have a few things to make him stop. Actually, I didn't mind the bounty. I thought it was rather funny. Sly is a 'friend' in the loosest sense. We've been on a few runs together and, well, I just can't resist trying out new jokes on him. He just doesn't have a sense of humor. Alright, so I was insulted by it being 20K, but it still was funny. He and I just don't see eye to eye. But if that AfterDark fellow would like to come and try and collect it he's more than welcome. Between TYR Securities system, my own touches, and all those at the house he'll have a very warm welcome. Much less, if he tries to collect from Sly. As to what I did, professional secret.]<<<<< >>>TDH: I will have no problem meeting you. I am still under the employ of the Johnson. This has in the past given me free reign to and from the island. "as soon as you sent me the time and the place I will be in touch. I have no intention of trying to collect on the contract, I hardly think 50K is worth my life or my friendship with D.(I'm sure he WOULD have my head or other parts if I collected you for DDI)<<< D.B. <03/24/54><17:58:14 MST> >>>>>[Harlequin, I got it. Lucinda, Styx, and I had no problem getting into the house. The item is already prepped and in the lodge out back. Should we open the channel to let him know we have it?]<<<<< -Hard-to-Catch >>>>>[ Excellent, Herr Bunker, I had conjectured you intended nothing by the query; however, in the eventuality that you WERE intent upon insinuating something, I had merely endeavored to make my position abundantly clear. It is quite possible that I may, indeed, accept your offer of a drink sometime in the future. Legion: I appreciate your generous words of praise, mein Herr. (For clarification: I am not exactly RETIRED, merely less active in ShadowRunning. I have other interests, and another career, which are still quite active) Presently, I maintain a residence in the Seattle area, although my home is in Europe; if you shall be attending the festivities, I could discuss such matters with you then--between dancing with various young ladies and conversing with Brandywine (I have not forgotten), Dark Elf, Nightstalker, Highlander, et cetera. (Circumstances are such that I may develop the need to acquire a social calendar. I have not experienced being so widely sought after since my young days in the Imperial Court, where all the young noblewomen were chasing after me...A bizarre situation, by all accounts--it defies my comprehension.) Herr Cypher, it is my view that you misunderstand the motivations of my words. I do not possess a broad-spectrum predilection against or hatred of all corporate employees, or all corporations. Such prejudices would limit one's powers of perception and observation of others, and make one sorrowfully narrow-minded. HOWEVER, this may come as rather shocking, but you shall find such sentiments not at all uncommon among veteran shadowrunners. I, myself, have been involved in NUMEROUS corporate conflicts, where my very life was in peril. I have quite legitimate reasons for my distrust of corporations. For me, as a noble and as an experienced shadowrunner, it should therefore come as no surprise that I resent the implication that I am an instrument of corporate interests.]<<<<< -- Doctor Doom <17:50:11/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Looks like we can add Cat Dancing and Raven (not sure which one) to the list of your admirers, Doom! You ought to think about starting a Harem. ]<<<<< -- Mr. Fantastic <17:50:30/03-24-54> >>>>>[ SILENCE! You are truly devoid of the slightest shred of personal honor, nicht wahr, Fantastisch? Cast aspersions upon the characters of those fine young ladies again, and SUFFER MY WRATH!!!]<<<<< -- Doctor Doom <**:**:**/**-**-**> ****UNREADABLE BY D.,SHADE,D.B.**** >>>Dark Elf, I really need to talk to you, I remembered something last night that I'm not really sure about. Basically, I knew I knew soemthing about the person I saw running away from Dr. Fung's Lab. I couldn't put my finger on it until last night when I was talking to Shade about this whole thing. I don't know if this is really all that important but, that night was the first time I met D. In fact I sort of didn't meet D., I sort of found him. It is hard to explain. He was just sitting on a corner looking really down. I, being a little confused by what I saw in the lab, felt something that made me ask him if he needed a ride. Now this doesn't really sound all that unusual; however, the corner he was sitting on was about a block and a half away from the lab. I mean he does have long black hair, and he is roughly the right size to have been shackled to that table, but it just couldn't be him. Dark Elf: I am enclosing D.'s blood type and other information... I really hope this is nothing. D.? A vampyre? please check this information with the downloaded files you recieved <<< Lace <03/24/54><17:18:19 MST> Download of transcript made by the FE Mark II GH Varient ********************************************************************* Sly: Ok you dippy dandelion eater, I want it back now! Harlequin: Want what back, Sir Fox? Sly: My sword. I know you have it. Harl: That's not all we have. I also assume you know that the link is open and established. T.C. and Styx just need a word from me to make your life miserable. Sly: What do you want. Harl: But wait, that's not the best of it. I'll gladly give you back your sword. Sly: What's the catch? If your jerking me around you freak, I'll have your ears. Harl: Such language such temper. Tsk. Tsk. Maybe I should just wait untill they've taught you humility. Sly: NO! Just play your cards. Harl: Well, like I said, I'm more than happy to give back the sword. It's no good to me, T.C. and Styx don't want it, and its too powerfull for Lucinda. Sly: Yeah, yeah, go on! I ain't got all day. Harl: Rule one then: you are never to threaten me magically or in the mundane sense again. Two, you'll drop any and all pursuit of me by yourself or through intermediaries. Three, you will not harm me magically or in the mundane sense in the least. That is all I ask. No repercussions. No retailiations. Period. By your oath. Sly: How do I know I'll get the sword back? Harl: It's already back home. You can call if you want. We just took a sliver of the flat of the blade. We'll destroy it after I get your oath. ****Sly's icon disappears from the virtual tank, then reappears a few minutes later.**** Sly: I got it. It's home. I swear. ****Harlequin hits a button that appears in the air.**** Sly: The links closed. I felt it. You stupid elf, your still as good as hunted. Harl: I really think that I would consider another venue for this course of action that you are pursuing. Sly: *Laughing* Why? You terminated the sending. Harl: Never trust an elf unless he gives you his word. Even then, read between the lines. All that spell flinging must have fried your brain. Sly: Bluster. Was nice knowing you Harlequin. Next time I see you, I'll have something special for you. Harl: Oh, really. Hmm. How's the wife? Sly: You wouldn't! Harl: Please....you insult me with such degradations of your mental prowness. I was mearly asking if you'd told here about your, how SHALL I put it, dimmer side? Seen any good runs lately? Sly: You don't have anything. Harl: *Hitting another button that appears at his finger tips. A file appears.* You seem to forget where I make my home. Nice seal on this, neh? Lone Star. The other one is Ares. I believe that I have a few more. Nice list of transactions you made in the dimming lights of Seattle. And of corps that want you as bad as some want me. Now, I can laock these away, but, I don't like being threatened or backstabbed. My insurance policy. Be seeing you Wiz-boy! *Harlequin's icon disappears from the tank,* >>>>>[Well, that wraps Sly up for the short term. I really hate to soil myself with such crude methods as black mail, but if it works, I don't complain. I still had my fun and the crew did too. G.G., It looks like Spade is coping another att- itude. Hmm. Dumb terminals are fun too scrag, but kinda pointless. I know! We'll send T.C. over for a visit. Sometimes things can just go so well. By the way, why's Spade so cranky as of late. Yes, I haven't seen him in a while, but still. Later!]<<<<< -Harlequin >>>>>[Hey Brandywine, thanks for the vote of confidence. If he's really that anxious to collect using people like AfterDark, maybe I will post my address on the net. I buildt the house to last. With stands LMG rounds and you don't even want to know what security I added. Plus there's always the house armory.]<<<<< -Harlequin >>>>>[Dark Elf, do you think Tommy could get me a list of Trevor's agents in the CIA? If I can get a list of Agents, maybe I could cause a purge inside the Agency. Also, it would be nice to have this list to allow me to avoid unwanted contact with those agents. In the meantime, I'll try to dig up as much as I can from the Agency's files.]<<<<< -Buzz- (Is probably spreading himself a little thin, but who cares?) >>>>>[This one goes out t' ODDBALL: Since yer new t' th' party discussion, I'll let y' know now tha' th' Guiness is COVERED! Think 4 WHOLE KEGS'll do it? If not, I ken always make a run fer MORE! PLUS, we have Jameson, Foster's lager(fer Slash, of course!), Highlander's Glenlivet, n' Buzz's....whatever tha' scotch a' HIS is....all I know is, it's OLD....N' it's fraggin' GOOD! But, let's not let th' man know that's where th' other half a' tha' fifth 'e was huntin' fer las' week went...(Too bad I already knew where it went...AND I still HAVE A lot MORE!) WIZZER!!! Was it th' stagger...or th' filthy Gaelic lymrics I was beltin' out tha' gave m' away? (No, It was the fact that it was gone in the first place...) Oh,...I'm hurt...Buzz, *&*#@*^(#%&!), n' *^^%%$#%#*^&$ DIE, chum-pal! Lookin' forward t' seein' y']<<<<< -THE Nexus (Went walkin' down Canal Street, knockin' on ev'ry door...OOPS! 'scuse m', kids use this!) >>>>>[Nex, not that song AGAIN....ARRRRGHH! Buzz: You probably are...you probably are.]<<<<< -Shadow- (19:24:43 EST/ 03:24:54) >>>>>[Don't worry, Shadey...y'll get t' hear th' rest of it later, like when yer haulin' m' sorry (but CUTE...let's NOT ferget CUTE!) ass outta' some dumpster in our back alley, t'morrow afternoon! Oh, I'm sure yer all lookin' forward t' doin' THAT, again!(OOOOHHHH...) well, it's been s' long! What? 5 days, 21 hrs., 52 mins. an' 23...no, 24 secs., I b'lieve! NOW! To NIGHTFOX: Ya' say ya' know DRACONIAN, lad?!? I'd truly LOVE t' get hold of some a' THAT! I may not be able t' SPEAK alotta' it, but I have th' abilities of BOTH high- AND low-frequency hearing---fer any a' y' SMART ASSES out there...don't even THINK it!! I ALSO have dampers! Considerin' what Buzz jus' might be draggin' us inta', one of us havin' th' ability t' at least TRANSLATE what th' al-fraggin'-mighty, drek-suckin' iguana has t' say might prove useful, t' say th' least. We'll have t' get t'gether, sometime, t' discuss this! THANX!]<<<<< -THE Nexus (I'M gonna' learn t' speak DRAGON! NA-Na-Na-NA NA! ) >>>>>[OH, BTW, DOA.......NOBODY'S WORKIN'......GEESH! Osberanea'th MAECHONIGHEAIHN'EH!!!!!]<<<<< -THE Nexus (might as well b' talkin' t' th' WALL!) >>>>>[LOOKS like WE'RE in for a long year!]<<<<< -Dragon- (19:45:30 EST/ 03:24:54) >>>>>[Nightstalker, I must apologize for addressing you as "ma'em". Jaez was watching *Dragnet 2050* on the trid and I couldn't help but imitate Kinziru Friday. As for her thinking you were Raven, who knows? I'm a mage and I just don't understand you deckers. Oh well. I'll buy you a Latte' if it makes you feel any better.]<<<<< --Cooper<18:23:41/3-24-54> >>>>>[ Nexus: I see you have a large supply of alcohol. Will you have anything for us who don't wish to drink any? ]<<<<< -- Raven the Mage <19:09:39/03-24-54> >>>>>[ O.K. Cooper. Just don't let it happen again. Oh, I'll take up on that Latte' sometime soon. ]<<<<< -- Nightstalker <19:03:12/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Well, the mystery continues with this continued campaign by unseen, unknown forces, against the Universal Brotherhood organization. The campaign, as many are calling it, had a resurgance in the last week with the explosion of three UB chapter houses. ]<<<<< -- Shadows, NN Reporter <21:40:11/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Aw, for cryin' out loud, Shadows, you sound like you're doing a soundbyte at the end of a trid-news story! Leave the asinine melodrama for the scream sheets! ]<<<<< -- Jack Hack <21:40:23/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Have there been any new discoveries about these attacks?]<<<<< -- Hangtime <21:40:28/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Well, I looked back in the news dispatches to see if the present string of arsons match the patterns of the first five, and there are matches, undenyably. Same evidence of military-grade equipment, same professional job, real wiz all around. ]<<<<< -- Shadows, NN Reporter <21:40:55/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Aw, come on, Shadows! I could'a guessed that! What I wanna know is if there is any NEW information. ]<<<<< -- Jack Hack <21:41:19/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Like more witnesses? ]<<<<< -- Hangtime <21:41:21/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Not a one. Although, Lone Star, in their security contract, is working out a quick-response deal with the remaining chapter houses. They are vowing that they'll catch the evildoers. ]<<<<< -- Shadows, NN Reporter <21:41:41/03-24-54> >>>>>[ I'll bet. ]<<<<< -- Hangtime <21:41:53/03-24-54> >>>>>[ Well, here's my most recent report: <> SHIELA: ...let's go over to our on the street reporter, Joe Shadows, for a look at the scene. SHADOWS: Thanks, Shiela. This is Joe Shadows coming to you from the site of yet another arson attack against the Universal Brotherhood. This campaign has apparently started again after a brief pause not but a month ago. As you can see, fire fighters are presently battling the blaze, which started with a huge detonation of what investigators believe to be plastic explosive at approximately midnight. Although may I say that even when they get the fire under control most here agree that the building and whatever materials were in it, will be a total loss. SHIELA: Shadows, do you have any figures on casualties? SHADOWS: Yes, I do. It seems odd that considering the terroristic nature of these bombings, that actually few lives have been lost. The present death toll is 3: The first, as you may recall, was a passer-by with the name of Matthew Fisque, who was engulfed in one of first few explosions. The last two were Donald Thorn and his secretary, Emma Wilder, who both lost their lives tonight. Thorn was an executive in the Universal Brotherhood movement, and the two were apparently working late this evening when the building blew up. Of course, there have been a number of people treated for minor burns and injuries in the vicinity of the explosions, but no one has been seriously hurt. It's actually sortof surprising that casualties have been so low. SHIELA: Have there been any witnesses, any people who could shed some light on who's doing this? SHADOWS: Well, Shiela, I've interviewed several people at the scene, but no one has any concrete data on who could have done this. What was seen was described as 'huge, dark shapes' running from the area a few minutes before the explosion, and all who witnessed the blaze recalled a strong orange scent in the air for a period before the fire--but as to what that means, I don't know. SHIELA: Has Lone Star gathered any more information about these explosions? SHADOWS: Well, I've got Lieutenant Parry, from Lone Star's bomb squad. Lieutenant, what have you learned so far about these events? LT. PARRY: Well, Shadows, we've managed to figure out the explosive used was of military grade, probably plastic explosive Compound XII. SHADOWS: Strong stuff, eh? LT. PARRY: You could say that... Presently, Compound XII is considered the preeminent in high-level explosives. SHADOWS: What about the detonators? LT. PARRY: The detonation devices, as well as the placement of the charges suggests to me that whoever did this was well versed in the procedures of demolitions. This was a top-rate job, by anyone's scale. SHADOWS: So, what do we have here? LT. PARRY: We've got a group of terrorists who have a specific target in mind, are very professional, highly skilled, and have access to military-grade equipment. A real unpleasant combination. SHADOWS: Indeed. Well, it looks like they've finally got the fire under control. I can see from here that most of the structure has collapsed, and what's left is probably gutted. Oh, before I go, I'm going to read this statement I recieved from the Univeral Brotherhood regarding this latest incident: "We deeply regret this attack upon our organization, but cannot fathom the reasoning behind it. We are a peaceful movement, dedicated to the broadening of Man's consciousness, and cannot understand why anyone would engage in such acts of violence against us." The statement is signed by Martin Johnson, Assistance Director of Public Relations, Universal Brotherhood, Central Seattle (Octogon) chapter. Well, there you have it, another bizarre attack on a Universal Brotherhood chapter house as this mysterious campaign against the organization continues. Back to you, Shiela. <> ]<<<<< -- Shadows, NN Reporter <21:44:48/03-24-54> >>>>>[ ORANGES? What the frag does that mean? ]<<<<< -- Jack Hack <21:45:01/03-24-54> >>>>>[ You got me, Jack. But I've seen a photo of this Martin Johnson guy. I ran accross it in some data file: "...Young, maybe 30 years old. Real smooth demeanor, probably a sales background. Big smile, artificial teeth. Weird cybereyes: you see numerous relflections of yourself when looking into his eyes. A surprising affectation for someone whose job it is to make you feel comfortable and feed you the company line. The office is full of flashy tech and expensive pastels--what you'd expect from a big multinational corporation, not a non-profit organization."]<<<<< -- Hangtime <21:45:11/03-24-54> >>>>>[Thanks to a few revelations a la Mind Probe, we're going information hunting. As it happens, I found out from my shaman friend that my vampirism was manufactured as part of some experimentation. Connections point to Mitsuhama being the head culprit. I don't know which I like less: Mitsuhama also experimenting, or that I am another of your professor's test subjects! At any rate, we're heading off on this soon, and I hope to follow this up with some interesting information, at least. I hope I don't miss the party because no one told me when it is (hint).]<<<<< -Morrison<23:46:43/03-24-54> >>>>>[Mr. Fantastic, my intentions were entirely honorable. The man's MARRIED for Goddess' sake! You may want to consider that Dr. Doom's sudden popularity is due, at least in part, to the lack of any serious competition from the other....males, on this BBS. As for my collegue, I think Raven was enamoured with the idea of someone even more well-read in fine literature than she. (You have no idea how annoying it gets, in the middle of a firefight, to listen to her recite "The Charge of the Light Brigade" at the top of her lungs.) BTW, Raven-the-Mage (occasionally abbreviated Raven TM) began using that signature when it was discovered that there were two Ravens posting in here. She was quite gracious aut it, unlike my partner.]<<<<<<< Cat Dancing <12:40:09/3-25-54> <<>> >>>>>[ Lace, if what you are saying is true, D. is living proof that Fung engaged in experiments on unwilling subjects. It is highly possible that D. is in fact Fung's success. I also believe that Fung is going to try to repeat the same experiments. D. could be in danger if this information leaks out. DO NOT discuss this on open channels without encryption keyed to specific MPCP programs. I don't know if you want to tell D. or not, but I will eventually have to, after all, he did contract me to find out info on his background, but I hardly expected to find this!!!! ]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <12:57:13/03-25-54> <> >>>>>[ DOA, they may very well be thinking about you. I'd say that Quention and co. have their hands full with Mr. Harada right now. Hmmm...Here's a thought, try setting up a broad spectrum elctromagnetic emission detector near you. Since you have so much cyber that has unknown functionality you should consider the possibility that they may have built some kind of information transfer system into you that keeps them appraised of your actions and location. Maybe they haven't mentioned you because they know exactly what you situation is! Proceed with caution, please!]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <13:01:47/03-25-54> >>>>>[ Does anyone have an idea for a name for our little group here in NY, DE's right, we're all getting tired of being called "DE's Team" (not that we're insulted, we haven't thought of anything better to call ourselves) I'll appreciate any sugesstions. ]<<<<< ---Big Jake <13:03:53/03-25-54> >>>>>[ The experiments Fung was conducting for Rhodes probably explains the wave of missing person reports a few years ago. I suspect that the vampire population increased by almost the same number too. ]<<<<< ---Wolf 359 <13:11:37/03-25-54> <<<<<[Ixnay on the being traced. I had a really good rigger check me out. (Remote Electronic Transmissions being this guys bizarre specialty). I don't have any kind of a tag on me. At least, not a mechanical or electronic one. Brandy says they could still track me astrally, but it's not likely. It'd be a pain, and besides, I have the essense of a toaster. I don't know if that makes any difference. One thing, I DO have too much hardware in me. I *should* be dead. Brandy said I must have started out with more essence than normal folk. Hmm... I've been doing some running for a while, now, with Brandy. I don't know, what do I do with all this money? Brandy doesn't usually take cash, she prefers to barter in favours. But I'm not much for political games, and I can't FIT anymore hardware in me. I live in Brandy's apartment (she owns the place for cripes sake). What should I do? Use the money for tuition? (Uh huh. Sure. Like I'd get into an accredited instituition. An Institution maybe... but, I'm too young to go to college anyway.)]>>>>> -DOA- <13:01:23 / 3/25/54> >>>>> Dark Elf, I'v heard through the static that you and I have a friend in common... How is the Gumbotz doing? When last I heard he was trying to go legit, by going to school and improve his natural talent. Do you know if he has become the Technowizard he's always wanted to be? Any info would be greatly appriciated. If your ever in the sprawl and need a hand... just ask for nobody. nobody<3.25.53 16.08.23> >>>>>[ Well, whadda you know! The data Feral sent me contains technical data on all of Fung's projects, including genetic mappings of Tommy Harada, the enigmatic Omega subject, and one that looks like it could belong to DOA! There is also data on experiments he conducted before he was taken in by MagnaTech, a complete gene map of the HMHVV virus. There are also notes on the specifics used in the Alpha Omega project, plus data on HMHVV carrier transformations, as Fung puts it. He also has a project proposal for using his HMHVV work to duplicate some of the work done in Alpha Omega using an alternate approach. <> There is a genetic mapping of Fung's last subject when he was with Rhodes, I'm sending it to a biochemist I know along with a copy of the blood sample analysi s of D. you sent. He doesn't know what they are, just that I want him to compare them. I should get his results in a few days. <> ]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <14:12:39/03-25-54> >>>>>[ I hope that DE means we're finally going to put an end to the madness started by Quention and co. after the party. I'm getting sick of these guys getting away with this drek! ]<<<<< ---OddBall <14:14:59/03-25-54> >>>>>[ Buzz, I'll try to get you a list of CIA agents on Quention and Trevor's payroll, but I can give no guarantees. The corruption they've laid into the CIA runs all the way to the top levels so anything I can give you may not be 100% reliable. Perhaps agent Cooper can be of assistance. In any case, the list is likely to be very long. I wouldn't trust anyone in the CIA if I were you, even people you consider to be your friends. (I hope this news isn't too distressing to you) ]<<<<< ---Napalm <14:18:46/03-25-54> >>>>>[I don't know if you'll like it, but it follows my own genre of thinking and maybe a few others. How about Dark Elf's Caveliers. Don't know if it flies, but it sounds good ond it seems to fit you all.]<<<<< -Harlequin >>>>[Lassie, what are you saying? Yes, Mr. Fantastic is a twit, and deserved to be taken down a peg or two, but you don't have to be taking it out on the other lads running the Matrix. I don't know which ones YOU'VE met, but most of us are bonnie lads, if you get to know us. So watch the sweeping generalizations, Cat Dancing, please.]<<<< -Highlander (12:15:32/3-25-54) >>>>[I nver thought I'd ever hear a runner saying they don't know how to spend their money, but I guess you're a special case, lassie. Some suggestions? Highlanders List of Things to Spend Money On: 1)Gadgets 2) Nice wheels, with ALL the extras 3) Fix up your living space, or move to a better place 3) Gadgets! 4) Nice clothes 5) Whizzer programs (you can always modify them later, and it saves you LOTS of time, so no thwaps, folks!) 6) GADGETS!!! 7) Real food & drink 8) Wild nights on the town (with bonnie friends, hint, hint!) 9) Oh, and in case I forgot: GADGETS!!!!!! (This list reflects the bias of the author)]<<<< -Highlander (12:21:32/3-25-54) >>>>>[ Nobody??? Good to hear from you chummer! I haven't heard much from Gumbotz lately, I hear he's still in that drekhole of a university out on Long Island. I assume he'll be graduating this may with a degree in Computer Theory. That decker has this crazy idea that going to work for a corp is the goal of all life, I'll probably end up having to crash his deck if he works for some corp that's on my shitlist. Have you heard about G Man? I've got some interesting news about him if you haven't talked to him lately. It's good to see you finally made it to the shadowlands BBS. Where are you based these days? I'm still in New York, but I've been jaunting over to Seattle occasionally for some "special work" (OK so I helped prevent the crash of '54) I also got down to Philly for a few days back in Novemeber. Let me know what's going on. ]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <14:54:50/03-25-54> >>>>>[ What's this, an old college buddy of yours DE? ]<<<<< ---Big Jake <14:55:24/03-25-54> >>>>>[ You could say that. ]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <14:55:51/03-25-54> >>>>>[ Is your "old friend" still in the shadow business? ]<<<<< ---Napalm <14:56:48/03-25-54> >>>>>[ Used to be, don't know if he still is. Since he found this little corner of the matrix I'd say he still knows how to do his homework! ]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <14:59:38/03-25-54> >>>[Hi all. Feral set me up with a really rough ride into Omega, but I am here in one piece. I have bruises from that barrel ride in places where folks shouldn't be bruising. I mean you said pack light and all but i didn't know you meant that light. And I think that whoever set up the ride in read an old novel by JRR Tolkein one too many times (humph dwarf in a barrel *geez*) But really Feral thank you for the ride in. Now Tommy what need do you have of an initiated summoner and decker all in one? Can i get summoning materials here? I brought some, but not a lot. Ah well here I am. Let's have some fun. Someone (Tommy, or Feral, or someone with really good proof that they are representing you) come meet me at . I should be here for a while. ****encrypt--recognize only MPCP FERAL--TDH**** ok now here is my real location . I would like to hook up and assist the rebels here in any fashion possible. I should be here for 24 hours. After that I will have to move. This transmission should not be traced as they will have to go through the three satelitte transfers plus my satelitte uplink. For now i will do some low key summoning of spy eyes to make sure i have someone watching my back. ***end encrypt---recognize general*** So until we meet...Sha'lom]<<< ---Brightlight <16:46:15 / 03:25:54> >>>>>[I'm sorry, Highlander. I should have mentioned that their are a few exceptions, such as yourself, Dark Elf, and a couple others. But for the most part, the menu is rather drab.]<<<<< Cat Dancing <> >>>>[Highlander, you said: ***2) Nice wheels, with ALL the extras*** Hmm... I'm too young to drive. ***3) Fix up your living space, or move to a better place*** a better place? You should see this place! ***4) Nice clothes*** there's an idea. ***6) GADGETS!!!*** Hmm... Like lava lamps? ***8) Wild nights on the town (with bonnie friends, hint, hint!)*** alright, so where are you taking me? (hint, hint.) :)]<<<< -DOA- <15:59:03 / 3/25/54) >>>>>[ Now Sierria, I wouldn't say your too young to go to college. Your a very smart girl and I'm sure you'd do very well. However classes wouldn't fit very well with a runner's schedule. A better idea would be to hire private tutors. With the money your making you could hire the best and even have them come to you. Highlander doesn't have a very bad list of ideas either. ]<<<<< -- Raven the Mage <14:06:14/03-25-54> >>>>>[ Right, Raven. You just say that because you got your degree when you were sixteen! Still, if your going to be running investing in hardware, equipment and training (both combat and non-combat) would be a great way to spend your cash. Now for getting yourself into an accredited university, I'm sure your more then competent enough to fake the data you need :) ]<<<<< -- Nightstalker <14:10:53/03-35-54> >>>>>[ Yesh, Cyberbrains. I'm beginning to wonder why you call yourself Highlander. Maybe Gadget, Gizmo, Gadgetman or Gadgetron would be a more appropreate Nom Du Plum. ]<<<<< -- Cerise <14:13:14/03-25-54> >>>>>[ Gadgetron! Bwah ha ha! That sounds like a name for a really lame superhero. ]<<<<< -- Nightstalker <14:15:20/03-25-54> >>>>>[ I wonder what type of process Dr. Fung used to increase the amount of essence in his subjects. He probably used it on Sierra and those two little boys. The death of the others could be linked to a problem with the process. Or it could just be unfortunate circumstances. ]<<<<< -- Raven the Mage <14:20:31/03-25-54> >>>>>[ What I want to know is why wasn't it used on Tommy? If it was a viable process, they could have loaded him down with more Beta-Grade cyberware than a cyborg. Image how deadly Tommy would be with about 8 points of Betaware. Gives you nightmare's doesn't it? ]<<<<< -- Nightstalker <14:23:22/03-25-54> >>>>>>> Dark Elf, it appears we have more in common then I thought. G Man, has been on my mind for some time now, but I've lost contact with him. My location is sort of out of the way (for now lets leave it at that) and I've not had the ability to keep-up all my contacts. I assume we can trust the Shadow BBS, if posible, could you send any recent data you have on the G Man. I'm more then sure he'd be suprised to get a buz from me. As to the problems you seem to be facing, sorry I can't help, but I have priors and they don't like it when I take personal time. --The biz nobody hears about, is the biz that gets done right--<< ---nobody<17:20:56/3-25-54> <<<<<[Well, I came a long time after Tommy (as far as the experiments go) and I wasn't built to be a powerhouse. Could be when they made him, they hadn't gotten the process down just right, and didn't want to risk it on a subject that was otherwise gaurenteed to be successful. Otherwise, maybe they knew what kind of a strongman he was going to be, and knew that there was a chance of him breaking free. Didn't want to give him even more of an edge than he had. As for the boys, they died because much of the initial experimentation on them occured while they were still in the womb. It made predicting their development very difficult. The mother also died. I was there to witness their birth. They were born premature, and one was slightly deformed. His cranium was enlarged, and he had an extra lobe in his brain. The reports say that the extra grey matter didn't do anything, and I'm prone to believe it. Oliver was always more animal than human, very instinct and emotion driven. Albert and Oliver died as a result of their hormones going haywire. After we had been out of the compound for a few years, they both began to grow rapidly. (they had been at about age 10 physically, and went through a tremendous growth spurt) The hardwire in their heads killed them. Oliver died right away, Albert was found by Precision again, and died shortly after being recaptured.]>>>>> -DOA- <16:57:34 / 3/25/54> >>>>>[I'll do my best to come up with a list of questionable government agents. Tracking them in the CIA will be difficult for me, what with all the walls between the various agencies, but I'll do my best. And much as I hate to admit it, there are some dishonest members in the FBI-those I'll definitely track down. Till the morrow, mocha maka mahvelous.]<<<<< --Cooper<15:42:52/3-25-54> >>>>>[ And what am I? Chopped liver? Watch your generalization's Cat Dancing (unless you mean I'm on of the execptions). ]<<<<< -- Nightstalker <16:27:45/03-25-54> >>>>>To get into an accredited University, you need a SIN.<<<<< -- g.g. (18:15:30/3-25-54) >>>>>[Guys, I have a plan to get at DDI and Omega Island's government... Why don't we pool our assets and make a hostile take-over bid of DDI? That way we can frag up their profits and throw them into confusion, by giving them an unexpected attack via the Stock Market. I will attempt to get some people from Chicago and other towns to help us out. We'll probably, also, need to have some corp. backing essentially those who have a bone to pick with DDI.]<<<<< -Buzz- (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix) >>>>>[Thanks, Napalm. I appreciate the help.]<<<<< -Buzz- (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix) >>>>>[Buzz, you're starting to get to know everyone...AND you've never been good with people. Why is that?]<<<<< -Shadow- (18:57:25 EST/ 03:25:54) >>>>>[I don't know...I really don't know. Morrison: The party's tonight...or didn't you know that? Raven TM: Well, we do have Systemblitz(tm) Cola, AND we can get you whatever you want to drink, BUT only if you tell us what you want!]<<<<< -Buzz- (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix) >>>>[Don't tell me, lass, that you'd let a little thing like the law keep you from getting some wheels? Tinted windows are standard these days, so unless you pull over for a cop, no-one will tell you not to do it. As to where I could take you...I've always wanted to go to the Space Needle, but have never made it. I know that it's the cliche "place to go in Seattle," but I think it would be fun. Give me a little time, and I'll think up other places to go afterwards. My gosh, Sierra, are we actually going to go on that night on the town we've been talking about for who knows how long? Lava lamps are fine, but I've always preferred the globes that shoot lightning on the inside. For me, gadgets are any neat mechanical or electronic contrivance, such as grapple guns, remote car starters, pocket camcorders, and anything collapsible. Your tastes may differ.]<<<< -Highlander (16:29:32/3-25-54) >>>>>[ Dream on Buzz. Tirandor has over 50% of DDI stock. Nothing we do will threaten his control of the company. All this would do is piss the Dragon off. I don't know about you but I don't want a pissed-off Dragon, who's in charge of a countries defense looking for me ]<<<<< -- Nightstalker <18:59:27/02-25-54> >>>>>[ Buzz: Just sodas and fruit juices if you can get ahold of them. I'm not to big on Systemblitz(tm) Cola. It make me hyper.]<<<<< -- Raven the Mage <19:01:12/03-25-54> >>>>>[Blessed Trine! Whaddya want, a fraggin' list? Talk about some easily bruised egos. Dr. Doom is an honorable gentleman, a rarity in this business. He is charming, witty, and no one's referred to me as a 'fine young lady' in a LONG time (admittedly, with some justification). I found the mis-named Mr. Fantastic's comments rude and offensive, and felt some chastiment was in order. And even those who haven't sunk to his neanderthal level are not the sort I'd want to spend a Friday night with, though I can respect them professionally. But one can spend only so many weekends talking shop. I'm looking foreward to spending an evening with someone else who's actually read Shakespeare (watching 'Hamlet 2050' on the trid doesn't count, boys).]<<<<< Cat Dancing <<>> >>>Dark Elf: I just don't know what to say. Are you sure your findings check out? I just can't believe D. is a....***shiver*** I sware I have been friends with him since that first day we met. Please, don't tell him. I think it would be better if I told him. I just don't know how. I suppose I should just tell him straight. I hope he takes it well. I would really be upset if he bent another one of my fenders. However, I think the fender would be better than me... I will give him a call and tell him to meet me. I think I should at least tell him he is a science project to his face. I appretiate your help and hope you won't think any worse of him for this, he really is a nice guy.<<< Lace <03/25/54><20:40:52 MST> >>>>>[ Hey G.G., did you give back the money you aquired from Sly's accounts? Hmmm. Should we split it, or should we give it back. Or are you going to keep it. By the way, tell Spade to relax in the Matrix, it helps. I know, next t ime I see his terminal in the Matrix, skzzzt, no more terminal. You'll probably pick up some extra nuyen rebuilding it, but, hey, I'm bored. I hate those damned turtles.]<<<<< -Harlequin >>>>>[ Wait, does that list of uncouth characters include me? Hmmm. I hope not. Might have to pay you a visit. But then again, I happen to have the complete works of Shakespear in hard copy (both english and klingon). So I guess I'm no barbarian. But I am spoken for.]<<<<< -Harlequin >>>D.: I really need to talk to you. ALONE! Meet me at the rising dragon meeting place. I would have to say it is very important!<<< Lace <03/25/54><20:44:13 MST> >>>Lace: What is the matter? Are you sure you want to meet at the Rising Dragon? It truely must be vvvery important if YOU want to meet there... I will be there... And why alone? Well that is beyond the point... If it is important enough to meet at the Rising Dragon, I will agree...<<< --D. <03/25/54><20:48:26> >>>Hey there li'l lady, what's all this 'bout a meetin' I ain't invited ta? What'd I do?<<< Shade <03/25/54><20:50:12> <<>> >>>Shade: Don't try it. If I even see you, or if one of my drones spots you, within a mile of the rising dragon I sware YOU won't be able to identify your remains!<<< Lace <03/25/54><20:54:55> <<>> >>>TDH: We need to meet soon. The Johnson just got in touch with me and is asking why it is taking so long. He is threatining me with his multitude of resourses <> However, I don't think he or his superiors will take any more excuses. He said he wants results in 48 hours or he'll find someone to take my place. And let me tell you if he hired me he must think your a REAL threat. I would hate to see the person he replaces me for, actually I would really love to see the person he replaces me for <> Never-the-less, I think I should meet with you tomarrow at the latest. You know where to find me when you have picked the time and the place. Til then...<<< D.B. <03/25/54><21:06:01 MST> >>>>>[ Cerise, I'm glad you enjoyed your night, again apologies for having to run off so fast the following day. I gather there is a party for us runners soon, though I have no invite and have no idea as to whose it is. But if you are short of a date (though I notice that Highlander has already offered) I would be honored to be your date (besides Highlander is only a wee Scottie) for that night. You may be intrested to know that I have an invisibilty spell lock attached to that sword of mine now, so hopefully there will be no more embarassing incidents such as that with the bouncer at the space needle. I gather that he was later sacked for abusive behaviour after I sorted things out with the manager :) ]<<<<< -The Powerhouse(20:15:49/25.3.54) >>>>> Well Sly 20,000 is usually less then I take for a hunt, but this Harlequin might provide a slight challenge, it is so rare to find one nowadays. Please contact me at to arrange a time and place. Also I require my payment upfront, but I guarantee results. <<<<< Deathstroke <21:46:55/03-25-54> >>>>>[No Harlequin, you're the comedy relief. ;) And can you read the original Klingon? qaQub ha'!]<<<<< Cat Dancing >>>>>[I will not be able to attend the bash tonight. Indeed, if it is tonight...couldn't tell from this board. I'm working with a decker friend of mine on something. I'm trying to find just where my vampire friends are getting their vast sums of money. I normally don't pull this but at this point the nuyen has made me curious. One other thing: seems they are interested in me because of my cyber/ bioware. They hadn't seen any vampires so infested with the stuff before (heh). Also because my regeneration seems to be working on it, so they say. At least one of them has learned about the stuff, so I can continue to get implants. They on the other hand seem to be 'purists,' preferring magical enhancements. Not that I can see any. Could they be hiding their locked spells? I've heard powerful magicians could.]<<<<< -Morrison<23:55:19/03-25-54> >>>>>[ Hmm, if I may, I think I shall want to join, as well. Everyone loves a rigger... ]<<<<< - CoHort <23:31:53/03-25-54> >>>>>[ I thought that the issue of my escapades and such were solved several messages back. Hmmm, either we have a lot of lecherous bounty hunters needing some hard lucre, or there is a copius amount of severly brain damaged dudes out there. Sly no longer wants me, and is not offering sums of tender either. If you desire a adventure, go play around Aztechnology. Looks like its time to scrag a few hunters. Biz as usuall. Sigh. Won't they ever learn?]<<<<< -Harlequin >>>>>[ Just as well as well as you can speak it. Hmmm, I'm now comedy relief, eh? Looks like I found my next entertainment. Cat on a hot tin roof anyone? :) :P :}]<<<<< -Harlequin >>>>>[Alas, Herr Doktor, we will have to decline your generous offer of attending this party I have been hearing SO MUCH about. You know that old phrase, "Money talks..." We just finished an insertion into a small town in Bavaria to do some training for our "jaunt" down to Italy. A little training never hurt anyone. Except maybe that poor local national that Bunker landed on jumping out of the chopper. Do you have any information on the internal power structure of the Italian Govt? Just trying to get a little more info than Mr. J gave us. Anything you have would be helpful. And of course I can make a contribution to Doom Tech. (Tax deductible? *smile*) This message may take awhile to reach you as we accidentally crashed the local power grid and communication trunks when we alighted upon this fair countryside hilltop.]<<<<< -- Legion <07:49:10 GMT / 03-26-54> >>>>>[Hey, don't blame me for landing on that guy. He shoulda heard me comin'.]<<<<< -- Bunker <07:51:22 GMT / 03-26-54> >>>>>[Yeah, I'm surprised everybody in Bavaria didn't hear you bellowin.' Next time, maybe you'll wear those gloves rapelling out of the bird that I gave you. Live and learn...]<<<<< -- Prophet <07:54:59 GMT / 03-26-54> ] <<<<<>>>>> -Escher >>>I was just wondering if every one on this list was on spring break to day and for the rest of the week? I haven't gotten a piece of mail from this list today and it is 12:03:43 MST here. Is it my machine or what?<<< Will <03/26/54><12:04:30> >>>>["He's just a wee Scottie?!" You blathering.....ENGLISHMAN! No, that's wrong, I refuse to generalize: I've known some decent Englishmen, so it would be unfair to lump them all together just because of people like you and Kurgan. So I'll just be specific. You, laddie, are an uneducated, ignorant, boorish lout, with the manners of a goat, and the intelligence of a small rock. And if I EVER see you around the Matirx, I'm going to melt your chips as an object lesson on the error of insulting a race of people in a futile effort to impress a lady. Oh, and Cerise already has a date, LADDIE, or at least an escort. And this party is invitation only, I believe, and considering a couple of the hosts are Scotsmen as well, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for one. But, I could be wrong: Buzz, Nexus, if I've acted inappropriately, please feel free to correct me. Maybe his insult didn't bother either of you...]<<<< -Highlander (11:00:03/3-26-54) >>>>>[Nobody, I have been readin' 'bout a party that they is all havin'. If you would like to meet up with Dark Elf again and talk over old times, I'd be more than glad to be your driver for the night. I believe you liked ridin' in style, didn'cha? I got nothin' better to do tonite and if anyone else out there in the Shadowlands needs a limo to show up in, I am free for the night. All I ask is a few drinks and a small fee per hour... 'tis 'bout 5 nuyen an hour for you guys 'cause you're fellow runner's. Nobody, since I know ya from b'fore, I won't charge the fee, but I will charge for any fire-fights. Don't worry 'bout any problems with fire-fights either, chummers, the Elite has her own little turret from when I drove the scuzzy drekhead corp-execs around. For fire-fights I do charge the barest of fees: you pay for the ammo spent and for any body work that needs to be done. I may own the Limo, but I'm not rich. So lemme know chummers, if ya need a ride in an Elite.]<<<<< -- Guardian <11:45:25/03-26-54> >>>>>[An Elite? Please now... How the fuck can you protect anyone with an Elite? Ain't it just a bit fuckin' noticible? Shit, if you folks don't mind me fuckin' gang-colored Bison, I'll take a few. I just need to know where to go. I need the money since Blitzkrieg took some of my fuckin' nuyen while I was earning the rent money on a fuckin' run! Anybody out there know Blitz? I haven't been able to find him and his gang either doesn't know where he's hiding or won't say where he's at. For those of you that want a ride, I suggest only metahumans ask, the gang colors are those of the _Breeder Bleeders_ and none of us take too kindly to fuckin' breeders.]<<<<< -- Bad Ass <11:50:35/03-26-54> >>>>>[I can protect y'all just fine in my Elite as long as I don't have to listen to Dwarf jokes. The last person who made a joke about me having a telephone book on my driver's seat got left in an unnice area of the Redmond Barrens.]<<<<< -- Guardian <11:53:12/03-26-54> >>>>>I am sorry to inform you that Sly will not be able to pay anyone for their services. His cred balance is absolute zero. I really am sorry. Didn't mean to take biz from you.<<<<< -- g.g.(15:05:23/3-26-54) >>>>>Yes Harlequin, I am giving the money back. 1 nuyen every hour. T'was bitbytes idea. <<<<< -- g.g.(15:17:43/3-26-54) >>>>[Brightlight, I'll be there around TDH may come also, if time allows. I talked with TDH earlier and the rebels will be busy. Seems Tirandor has taken to night fly-bys, so the action is even more subtle then before. We should be able to round you up some summoning material, there are a few magical natives here. Magic use has been real low Tirandor has lots of watchers out just looking for the slightest flicker of magic in the astral. D.E. glad to hear I lifted something worthwhile. Can it be used against them Omega/DDI? Do you need more, I think I can get in a couple more times. Time to move before they track me.]<<<< ---Feral <14:18:15/03-26-54> >>>>>[ Oh, my. You silly British people. I can't believe you get along so badly after living an such a small island for all those centuries. Now Powerhouse you'll just have to wait to some other time for a date. Cyberbrains will be escorting me and I'm not about to let the guest of honor off that easily. Sigh. I wonder what I did to become so popular? ]<<<<< -- Cerise <12:22:29/03-26-54> >>>>>[ Jaez: I bet you've never had a problem like this. Eat your heart out Debuatant Decker :) ]<<<<< -- Cerise <12:23:34/03-26-54> >>>>>>>>Bliztkreig at got no time for your crying, bitch. I got's more important things to deal with. The doc's say my new arm gonna be done soon and it's a perfect match. I got's your nuyen and i ain't forgot's about ya. You's the best babe I ever had, bitch. And don't be talking drek about the _Breeder Bleeders_ they my boys and they look's out for me. Even wid all your pretty cosmetic surgery to look like an ork and all, you's still a smoothie inside. But that don't matter to me, I's got a bigger heart then that. So stop your whining, bitch. I got something for ya's when I get's that new arm ;) And babe, get's your Bison ready, it been 8 weeks and i need your loven, bitch<<<<<<<<< __ Bliztkreig<15:24:11/3-26-54> >>>>>[I'll be around in the next day or so with news of the run previously detailed. It is frankly more important than socializing. It has to do with my memories from the past, whoever might have them, after all. Till then, chummers, don't die...]<<<<< -Morrison<17:08:10/3-26-54> >>>>>[ I understand, Legion, such are the prices to be paid for profit. As to the internal power structure of the Italian government: Ganz leicht. There is none--permit me to expound upon that: Following the conclusion of hostilities of the EuroWar in 2033, several states experienced considerable backlash to the stresses that had mounted before and during the conflict. In line with this, Italy, southern France, and the Balkan region fragmented into collections of tiny states, provinces, and so-called "free" cities. In the case of Italy, this had the result of, in essence, turning the clock back to a time previous to its union in the latter part of the 1800s. The political situation is chaotic at best, and violent at worst, e.g., when inter-provincial rivalries escalate into open conflicts. This means that regulations and law enforcement has the potential for altering significantly from place to place. Tread lightly. In terms of any central authority, the only force that exercises any significant influence is the Roman Catholic Church. The Christian Pontiff's realm took the opportunity presented by the shattering of Italy to expand its influence from its postage-stamp sized Vatican City to much of the territory surrounding the now impotent former capital of Italy, Rome. ]<<<<< -- Doctor Doom <16:06:01/03-26-54> >>>>[Hey, Cerise, don't you start: I get along with anybody, including all manners of British folk. If you recall, it was your beau that seems to have the attitude problem. I, of course, had to defend myself and my people. "Not going to let the guest of honor off so easily"? Are you implying that escorting you is going to be a trial of some sort? Just what should I be watching out for, lassie? ;>]<<<< -Highlander (14:12:32/3-26-54) >>>>>[Bliztkreig, ya bastard. It's good to hear from ya. I asked your boys if ya were still in the hospital and dey wouldn't say. I figured you got your arm and left me ya bastard. The Bison's always ready for you bastard. Just got the shocks fixed in case I could find ya. Glad ya got the nuyen, I need some more fraggin' drones. Remeber, Barney don't geek like he used to, Betty's fragged, and you know what I think of dreky frisbees (skimmers for those of you that aren't sure of what I'm speaking of). I also need to repaint the Stallion in our fragging gang colors, that way I can give you lovin' in the fraggin' sky. I hope they make that clone arm as strong as your old one cuz you'll need it baby, when I get a hold on you again... Call me bastard, I'll be taking the boys out drinkin' later. You know the fraggin' gang club where we go.]<<<<< -- Bad Ass <19:27:56/03-26-54> >>>>>[Powerhouse, by insulting my fellow countryman and guest of honor at the PARTY, you have just uninvited yourself. I could not stand by and let Highlander be insulted, I am a 5' 11" 160lbs Scotsman, meself, and I donna consider meself ta b' small. And I be a decker, also.]<<<<< -Buzz- (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix) >>>>>[Jus' one eentsie lil' ol' thin' t' point out t' y', Highlander... firstly, donna' worry, lad...ya' weren't steppin' outta line, w' Power-MOUTH...secondly...uhm, Highlander...lad...I'm NOT Scottish... I'm from TIR NAN OG!!! "Land a' th' Young", n' alla' tha' drek Lady Deigh's dishin' out! Third point....after eyein' up Blitzkreig's post....DON'T ANYONE B' MAKIN' ANY MORE REMARKS ABOUT my MANNERS!! SO KA?!? P.S. speakin' of manners...I feel I owe some appologies, pretty fraggin' much across-th'-board: Ladies, forgive m'...I jus' got a bit outta' hand (I'm good at tha'), jus' try n' over-look it, PLEASE(?)...I'll b' good....I PROMISE *grin...smirk...sneer* And...though 'm NOT Scottish...I'm sure as FUCK not "wee", SATE! (2.0 m tall, 96+ kg...SOLID!)]<<<<< -THE Nexus (`r ya'll ready t' ROCK!!!!?!!!) >>>>>[PowerLESS...don't even think to take out Buzz and THE Nexus... You won't even make it!]<<<<< -Shadow- (19:41:51 EST/ 03:26:54) >>>>>>>Guardian, with a request like that how could I refuse. Nobody likes to show up in style, and I've seen the inside of your Elite and stlye only begins to describe it. There's one problem as I see it, mileage. DE is in the rotted apple and we are in the sunny city. How do you hope to get there and back in just one night. We won't even consider the multiply countries we'll have to go through. If DE and nobody wish to meet-up I think we'll have to do it the old fashion way and do it in the matrix. On other matters, were have you been lately? Last I saw you was two months ago and nothing since. I have enjoyed the parties we had in the back of your Elite and with those helicopters (you guys in the shadows should have been there! Who say's Dwarves can't party! And when nobody and Guardian party, we'll we'll keep it clean :) Guardian, we should get togther soon.<<<<<<<<<< ---nobody<15:15:15/3-26-54> >>>>>[ I may not be able to pull this off again. Birthlight and D.B., Feral has agreed to meet you at the specified locations. If you are who you say you are, we have a raid on the shipyards to plan, if not, you are dead already. I hope for the first option. ]<<<<< ---TDH <17:30:45/03-26-54> >>>>>[ <> Go easy on him, he has no idea what he is or where he came from. I recieved results today, and his blood sample matches the genetic map from the data Feral sent. D. is Fung's first sucess. <> DOA, you may after all, have some HMHVV in you. Just enough to bump your "essence" up though. I'll have to scan Fung's notes more thoroughly to confirm I'm not even sure if the Precision project data is even in here. If this is true, he's refined the process greatly since Harada was created! ]<<<<< ---Dark Elf <17:35:17/03-26-54> >>>>>[ Hey DE, don't make me pull your plug, we've got a party to go to, remember????? ]<<<<< ---Big Jake <17:36:03/03-26-54> >>>>>[ OK, I'm coming, I'll need the extra time to put my new 1000Y suit on. To answer Sierras question about how to use all the money, buy lot of clothes, always eat out, go to bars a lot (well, it won't work for you), and my favorite: buy new parts for deck upgrades! I have enough spare parts to assemble a second deck in under one hour!!!!!!!!!! ]<<<<< ---Dark Elf >>>>>Dark Elf I don't like the sound of this. How safe is this BBS! I've got enough trouble without having some corp looking me up. Lucky for me I haven't mentioned anything that could prove hazardous to our lives. The only problem is that corp's really don't care as long as they think their safe. Responed quickly Dark Elf.<<<<<<<< >>>>>>nobody<00:00:24/3-27-54> >>>>>>Yo Bad Ass... I thought you was going to be mad, bitch. New shocks, you say the nicest things. Bad Ass you's got to stop beating up on my boys. They been telling me you's been getting violent. I thought you's and me were... you know... and then you go out and hit on my boys. I know it's been a long time and you's a woman who needs it big and hard, but you's ain't got to wait that much longer. I go in for my arm tomorrow, and... I's a bit scared, I wished you was there when I wake up. The arm ain't chrome, bitch, it's a vat job and it ain't gonna cost no essence just nuyen, lots a nuyen. I got's all my bills paid and I can give you's your money. We can talk about it later, after we test those shocks. They better be strong I's got a lot of energy and I want's to see how well the new arm holds up to some real beaten, and the first person I's thought of was you, bitch.<<<<<<< -- Blitzkreig<00:22:56/3-27-54> >>>>>[Sorry, Nobody, I myself just starting lookin' at dis here BBS. I saw dat there was a party on the net and I that you knew someone on the board that was going. I didn't see dat the thing was in NY. Though, if your friend is willing to wait for ya I can still drive ya out. I would appreciate gas nuyen though. As to me... well, I been shippin' parcels and people what else is new... As far as partying goes, the bar is stocked if wanna take a ride sometime. You know the Limo and I got dat turret fixed, it can know get rid of them choppers. Speaking of choppers... Bad Ass where'd ya get da Stallion you was writin' 'bout?]<<<<< -- Guardian <00:30:09/03-27-54> >>>>>[The fraggin' Stallion was mine from my riggin' days. I took it with me. Like drek I let some corp keep it! HEH-HEH-HEH-HEH! THE Nexus: What do you see wrong with my bastard's manners, chummer? It's Ork pillow talk!]<<<<< --Bad Ass <00:34:03/03-27-54> >>>>>[ Hey Highlander don't get your knickers in a twist everyone knows that the Scotts like to poke fun at the English and vice-versa. Oh I wouldn't bother trying to trash me mext time I'm in the matrix cause jwg&^g(*& *** [Link Terminated] ]<<<<< -The Powerhouse(20:11:45/26.3.54) >>>>>[ He he, nice try Highlander fortunately all I had to do was flick the off switch when you started try to fry my deck (which I ought to tell you is no more than a souped up dumb terminal, no datajack ya see :)). Anyway I.B.A. is gonna let me run some shield programs on this good ol dumb terminal now so I can watch with amusment for even longer before having to hit the off switch. Now have you heard the joke about the Englishman the Irishman and the wee Scottie ...... :) ]<<<<< -The Powerhouse(20:17:54/26.3.54) >>>>>[ Ah Cerise if only you understood the fun the Scotts and English have by making jokes at the others expense. The whole thing is historical of course, though in the dim and ancient past it was not mere jocular behaviour or the intense competition found on such occasions as England and Scotland matches in the five nations championship. It all started off hundreds of years ago with the Scottish raiding parties coming down from the north each winter and generally raping and pillaging, the Romans helped hold 'em off for a while but only with the help of a massive great wall. In the centuries that followed Scotland became more civilised and it's major clans formed a monarchy of sorts, but border wars between the two countries still ensued. In fact it was only through the marriage of our two royal houses that 'peace' was achieved. Even this peace was uneasy as it soon became obvious that Scotland was now under control of the English So England had to build good roads and station troops to try and prevent uprisings (such as the Jacobian uprising). Even in more modern times up to the latter half of the 20 century the call for Scottish independance was there and strong with many active supporters. Of course the British goverment would never allow this while the oil stocks from the north sea produced so much revenue for the Britsh goverment. Well there is a very brief and prehaps slightly inaccurate account of the fun the Scotts and English have had over the years, you'll have to forgive me for any errors in the history but I was much more intrested in ways to avoid school when I lived back in England. ]<<<<< -The Powerhouse(20:52:31/26.3.54) >>>>>[I thank you kindly, Herr Doom, for the download on the region. Believe it or not, it will be most helpful in the planning of our mission. (Sorry, but I can't leak any details at this time - security, ya know...) Any further information that you would be kind enough to forward would be equally appreciated. [>>>Transfer of funds to recieving account initiated<<<] If you would happen to be back in Deutschland when we complete our mission, I would be flattered if you would join us in some of our own festivities (on the Rhein maybe?). Until we speak again, auf wiedersehen. [>>>Transfer of funds to recieving account complete<<<] */ [Trunk disabled - Initiate reroute] /*]<<<<< -- Legion <14:14:55 GMT / 03-27-54> >>>>>[Highlander, it seems Cerise is being letting you escort her for her own purposes. Being as she's a mage, figuring them out will be difficult, since mages have their own agendas. BTW Cerise: No, I've never had a problem getting more than 2 guys to fight over me. Congratulations, maybe in a month or two you'll have thawed out to room temperature.]<<<<< --Jaez <11:12:52/3-27-54> >>>>> I believe sir that you refer to Hadrion's wall that kept the "barbaric" celts out of lower England.<<<<< -- g.g. (16:49:22/3-27-54) >>>>>[ Sorry if any bounces occurred over the weekend (friday at least), the local machine which I recieve mail on went down for no explained reason, and I had to appear at a SF con early yesterday, and I am just now getting around to seeing what is happening here. Sorry for any inconvenience which may have resulted (bounces and the like) ]<<<<< - CoHort <10:38:43/03-28-54> >>>>>[BAD ASS: Forgive me, milessaratish *sneer*...I hadn't realized...I had NO intention of insulting ya' *smirk*...how well I understand these things...though it HAS been a time, since I've considered anyone t' be tha' special. I must add, however, tha', while I'm SURE we ken ALL appreciate th' sentiment...mayhaps ya' shoulda' used a CLOSED channel? You're transmissions, bein' of such a...*barely surpressed laugh* private, an'..."sensitive" nature *HUGE grin*, might've, somehow, been...cheapened by so OPEN a display *laughter*, across somethin' s' cold...n'...IMPERSONAL...as th' BBS...once again, dear lady *chokes on laugh*, forgive me...*falls into gails of helpless laughter...can barely type time/date stamp]<<<<< -THE Nexus (16:18:42/ 03-28-54) >>>>>[NEXUSSS...SSSHADOW...?! Ya' WORTHLESSSSS fraggin' piecccesss a' DREK! Wha'sss all thisss I've been hearin' `bout a PARTY!?! An'...WE WEREN'T INVITED!?! I, I mussst sssay, am deeply...DEEPLY...hurt! Ressst asssured... I FULLY intend t' be a "gate crasssher"! `N, YESSS, m' entourage ssshall b' accompanying me...sssinccce openin' Drauchenfyre, everyone'sss been workin' FAR too hard, essspecccially IAN! All work, `n no play makesss Mercurian a VERY tight-assssed chummer! NOT FUN! Fair Lady Nightwind ssshall b' along, too...asss well asss Sssilverado. I b'lieve I have convinccced m' cousssin tha' Lessslie Annette isss QUITE old enough t' attend...ssshe wouldna' take "no" fer n' anssswer...ssshe wanted ta' sssee her "big brothersss"! B'sssidesss, I noticcced sssome of yer guessstsss are a bit on th' "young ssside, anyway...no offenssse, DOA n' Nightfoxxx. Gypsssy will, offf courssse, b' at m' ssside...n' Dark Angel n' Tathhren will b' drifftin' sssomewhere clossse by. Angel'sss been lookin' forward t' SSSEEIN' YA', again, Nexxx...*nasty sneer*...heh, heh, heh. Perhapsss Hassseime ken b' "convinccced" t' attend, asss well....TILL THEN!]<<<<< -Q.Sss. Ssslicke (16:45:27/ 03-28-54) >>>>>[A'right, a'right, Slicke...FRAG! I'll go...I'll GO! GEESH!!!! N', I have NOT been workin' too hard!! I'm jus'...motivated...which is CERTAINLY more than I ken say...fer SOME of US! UHMMM.....! Speakin' a' bein' "motivated"...ya' lads look like ya' jus' might b' stretchin' yerselves a BIT thin...b' CAREFUL! N', remember, we're here fer ya'...Imo medaron co versakhan, milessarat. Jus'...don't ABUSE th' "privelige", so ka?]<<<<< -Mercurian-(16:52:47/ 03-28-54)