***ENCRYPT:DELTA-VEE*** 
>>>>>[Thanks for the cash and 'option's that we worked out.  Will
look to you if I have any other 'interesting' equipment to unload.
gotta run my connection is unstable.]<<<<< 
        -- RazorBack <17:06:54 / 7-7-54>

>>>>>[In case you ain't got enough muscle for your run, I thought I
might offer my meager services.  There ain't been a dandelion eater
as tough as this elf.. Despite the fact that I'm more wired than any
a ya'lls decks, I goy me some of that wizzer bioware stuff just so
I'm not the one lying down face first. Oh well, just ring me on up if
there's a space that needs ta be filled.]<<<<< 
        -- Strafe <17:19:03 / 7-7-54>

>>>>>[Hoi Chummers!  I just found out that some very strange things
are goin on down here in the good 'ole C.A.S.  Man, I hate
BUGS!!]<<<<< 
        -- Cowboy <19:40:46/07/08/54>

>>>>>[So, Cowboy, tell me exactly when the CAS wasn't weird.  You
people talk funny and eat odd animal parts.  How strange do things
have to get so that a native would notice?]<<<<<
       --  Dinsdale <18:16:26/07-07-04>

**ENCRYPT:RAZORBACK** 
>>>>>[Well, after tonight's date with Jaez, I have a feelin' I'm
gonna be out of circulation for a while, and no, gettin' myself
hitched ain't what I mean by that.  I'm not the kind'a fool who goes
and gets hisself married after one date, like some people I can think
of (shame Shade ain't on the Matrix, he could use a little
ribbin'...).  I'm gonna be kinda hard ta get aholt of for a while.
Leave word with Pharelyte; I'll check in with him every now and then
to pick up m'mail.]<<<<<
        -- Delta-Vee <19:46:35/07-07-54> <mobile connection>

>>>>>[Dinsdale, I'll have you know I resemble that remark.  Depends on
what part o'the Confederacy you're in as to how weird it has to get
'fore somebody notices.  If'n you're down towards Gatlinburg,
Cherokee lands, well, them woods is mighty strange since the Injuns
took'em back.  All sorts of peculiar things runnin' around in there,
some of'em on two legs, some one four and some with more.  You head
down to Atlanta way, you got some other peculiar critters.  'Course,
politicians are unnaturally occurin' all over the place, so I'd guess
you're used to them.  Bugs, now, that's another matter entirely.
Ain't nobody I ever met that I'd want to see again that cottoned much
t'bugs.  Wouldn't be that Universal Brotherhood nut-cult again, now,
would it? 

Oh, and Dinsdale, lemme tell you, if you never had chitlins before,
you are missin' one fine eatin' experience.]<<<<<
        -- Delta-Vee <19:57:48/07-07-54> <mobile connection>

>>>>>[Chitlins, now there is some good eatin'.  Love em.  As for the
UB I am not sayin a word.  I have already become too familiar with
that group to want to say a word.  I lost some good friends.]<<<<<
        -- Cowboy <21:12:59/07/07/93>

>>>>>[Bugs? Down here? Oh jeez, I hate them. The best offense I heard
of was a group that used Super Soakers filled with a DMSO/Raid mix.
Led by a Combat Mage, that one. I hate magic.

DV, I think I found your place. It's called the Cactus. I think it's
kinda funny since I've never seen a cactus here, but they do have
both kinds of music, both country AND western.]<<<<<
        --  Jaez  <20:37:25/7-7-54>

>>>>>[Well, the group that I went with used a form of APDS rounds
with Raid for a core in the round.  Worked preeeeety good.]<<<<<
        -- Cowboy <21:46:14/07-07-54>

***** Encrypt: ##BABYCAKES## 
>>>>>[ Well chummers looks like my sources in the Tir came through
again, after getting those snapshots passed around I have positive ID
on what we are up against. It seems that Prince S.'s covert army
consist of about two dozen 'special operatives' split into four
groups, these groups have all sworn oath to the prince and thus are
'paladins' of a sort. The team that has the job of getting the Dragon
is know as Jade Dagger, while the members in the teams are replaced
from time to time I have a 95% accurate composition for this team.

First of all the leader, Asp, is a VERY powerfull shaman, I don't
have to identify the totem do I, my sources estimate at least a
third rank initiate. Next are his magical support, two hermetics of
unknown capabilities called Sprite & Treant, all three mages are
elven. Next comes the muscle for the group, this consists of two
humans and a troll, the humans have not been identified, it seems
they are new members of the team and I can't even get a streetname
on them. The troll is known as Pounce in the biz, about all I can
get on him is that he is totally cybered out, a real killing
machine. 

As for Starburst and Co. it seems that being the distraction for us
was a kind of 'initiation' for them into this little army, guess
they didn't make the grade. All the rest of the mercs there are
just that, competant at their job, but not much trouble for skilled
'runner. 

Oh, by the way, has anyone seen SpotOn in the last three days, I
haven't heard from her since just after she drove you chummers away
from the firefight. ]<<<<<
        --  NodeFaerie <22:04:52/07-07-54>

***** Encrypt: ##BABYCAKES## 
>>>>>[ The 'runner known as SpotOn has asked me to pass a message on
under the above Encryption, I hope this is going to the right people.

SpotOn, along with a elf known as Coffin have infiltrated a
'certain' group of mercenaries, she has been hired to watch over
some warehouse. She has told me to say that they require a
'suitable distraction' at 22:00:00 on the 12 of July so that they
can 'buy out the opposition'. ]<<<<< 
        --  Clockwork <22:30:45/07-07-54>

***** Encrypt: ##BABYCAKES## 
>>>>>[ Damn that woman, she just couldn't wait around could she!
Thanx for the tip Clockwork, I hope you didn't use your bosses
terminal to send it though. Well chummers looks like SpotOn's left us
no choice but to back her up, damn her.  ]<<<<<
        --  NodeFaerie <23:12:35/07-07-54>

>>>>>[Comrades, I have a headache! I've just scanned the warehouse
astrally, and, gods above and below, it's noisy in there.

***** encrypt TheInsideScoop *****
There are at least three mages within the building, none defending
the place too much, but all powerful enough that Nitro and I are
going to have our hands full. Ragman, if you're monitoring the net,
get your astral ass up here! 

The place, as I said, is noisy as hell. It seems like every box has
an aura, though none are as powerful as that of the focus. But it is
going to be like a shopping spree when we're done. All sorts of
goodies to play with. 

I think I have a way to get them home, too. Since we're hoping to
get out of here by ground (btw, any word from Chains regarding
that?), I think I can shield them well enough to get by the border
authorities. I've also spent some time creating a few trinkets
(literally) that we can hand over and get out with the real McCoy
safely in the trunk. 

Nitro, how's your astral combat? As you know, mine isn't all that
great. I suggest that we spend the next few hours summoning a few
"friends" to go with us, just in case we need them. The warehouse
is all brick. Some jibberish about a big fire back in the 20th
century and a long-standing city ordinance that buildings can't be
combustible. I suggest we might go in with something in the air, so
to speak. At least that's what I plan to do. 

I'm as ready as I'll ever be. KHANx, I'm assuming you did get the
enviro suits? Also, I don't know about you, Nitro, but I've never
been too good at casting with gloves on. I suggest we stay close to
the door in case we have to shed the shrink-wrap attire and get
dirty. 

I'll meet you all behind the hotel at the pre-arranged hour. Once
again, it's tie-dye time!]<<<<<
        -- Millhaus <21:15:24/07-JUL-54>

>>>>>[Friend of mine tried to get into Ehran the Scribe's computer
in Tir ...  He almost got fragged in the process.]<<<<<
        -- Cowboy <22:32:20/07-07-54>

>>>>>[Hey Millhaus, If you are lookin for some muscle to go in there,
I can do it.  Been runnin for quite some time now and need to put
some more notches in my M22A2.  If what you say is true about the
inventory is correct then I am sure that you would not mind handing a
few items over to me.  I have friends in high(or low for that matter)
who would just looovvvveee to get their hands on some things.  Lemme
know.]<<<<< 
        -- Cowboy <22:49:18/07-07-54>

>>>>>[ Millhaus, see that suit Bunkers got on? That there's an enviro
suit. You're sittin on yours; no it ain't a pile o' rags.

Just got off the wrist-comm with Ragman; sez he'll be here in a
flash. He also said that Chains and Legion we're headed our way for
the ground extraction. I ain't seen Chains' new toy yet, but I
think it's big enough to carry our butts outta here.

Kendra, thanx fer the info. Looks like it's gonna be a boomer. Got
yer grenade launcher ready there, KHANx?

OK, when I give the word, young KHANx, open up the side there behind
ya. I got it rigged on a set o' springs to keep it shut, but it'll
push right out into the street fer a quick exit. Lets try to keep it
quiet fer as long as possible. Kendra, I sure hope you got a handle
on the security cams an' gadgets.

Almost there... GO! ]<<<<<
        --  Prophet <08:09:06/07-08-54>

***** Encrypt: ##BABYCAKES##
>>>>>[Hey Babies (esp. you NodeFaerie), I'm not much up on the ways
of our elven buddies to the south.  Would you put it past this
Prince S. to hire a vampire for wetwork?  If no, then either the
gruesome murder of our linguist was a cooincidence, or there are
more factions operating here just us and the bad-guys.

By the way, did you here that shortly after Eyestalk found the
linguist's body, someone posted something about another poor,
luckless chummer who was geeked by a  vampee.  Y'all don't think we
have an epidemic on our hands, do you?  Well, buzz for now, my
beauties! 

P.S. count me in NodeFaerie, I'll go to bat for our dear Lady
SpotOn! 

P.P.S. Nightshade, while I'm out here, I may as well pick up some
grubstakes for our young wizworm. What is he hungry for NOW? ]<<<<<
   --  Flittermouse  <06:33:48/07-08-54>

>>>>>[****ENCRYPT:ITSTIME 
Frisco crew, Prophet: Cams will be down at exactly 09:55:00.  By
your message ("GO") I hope everyone is ready to move.  I can take
the cams of once, but twice?????  FraterNay is here with me.  She
said to pass on "Millhaus, et al. I will have my shapely astral ass
there as well!". She can be a little stuck on her looks sometimes.
I guess it works for her but it doens't do a damn thing for me. 
The guard situation has changed a little. There are six in the
hallway (three orks) all heavily armed. One is carrying that
grenade launcher.  He seems to stay to the far end of the hall most
of the time. He's the ork with the green boots. All I can say is,
watch your asses and move fast! O.K., O.K. FraterNay wants me to
remind you take make as large a haul as possible.  Have Millhaus
assense what's there, he'good with trinkets. ENDENCRYPT]<<<<<
        --  Kendra <09:43:23/07-08-65>

>>>>>[****ENCRYPT:98kj5nm

Arrived at destination 9:00:00. No sign of sabotage, no ice, no data
damage. Security system was disabled. suspect non meta-dsm
connection. freee-flow of data at 6.78 kGb/ms, about 3.14% off,
spigot was tight. Here is the output from  spigot 1: uploading hold
for decoding information.............
...............Alpha................7............blue red black
red........ 010101010100010101010101101
1101010101010101110101010101111010101010101010101010110101010
10101010101010101010101010101010101010101010010101010111101
...........................................eot

Looks like we're hemoraging infomation, its gonna be a long
morning]<<<<< 
        -- William 6174 (10:05:52 7/8)

>>>>>[Ehran the Scribe? What's he up to now? Someday I'll have to
finish reading his works. Keep me posted, Cowboy, I may be able to
help.]<<<<< 
        --  Jaez <10:24:56/7-8-54>

>>>>>[Thanks, Delta-Vee, for a great date. I must admit I was
surprised at how much of a gentleman you were, especially when we got
stuck in traffic downtown and those gangers came up on us.  But I'm
getting ahead of myself. Cerise, you can have Cybermancer.

Delta picked me up at the appoinyed place. Wasn't his kind of joint
so we went to the Cactus. First time I've been to a C/W bar down
here. It was fun. We danced two-step and had a brief lesson in
square-dancing. I wish that you could make up your own moves more,
but it was still fun. 

After the Cactus, we went downtown, toward the river. We got on a
street where Gridlink was down, and the jeep stopped abrubtly. A
gascar that had been following pulled up and three guys leered out.
Words were exchanged and they cut us off. Two got out and came over
with a bat. They wanted to take out Delta. They swung the bat was
he was still seated. He deflected it withhis arm and got out to
pummel the batter. The other guy pulled a knife and raised it up. I
dropped him with two slugs from my Predator. Delta, he just
bearhugged the batter until he hoisted him over his head and
dropped him in the Williams Center fountain. While he was soaking
him, the driver tried to escape so I drilled his right tires. When
Delta got back, he wasn't out of control or anything, he just
walked over to the driver, hauled him out, and told him to "git".
He brushed himself off, got back in the jeep, and said he was sorry
about the trouble. I just had to give him a hug and peck for that. 

We went on down to the river and watched the water go past a
secluded glade. The Arkansas, while muddy and sandy, still glistens
like fibres fron the sun. 

Thanks for a great time, DV!]<<<<<
        --  Jaez <10:39:42/7-8-54>

***** ENCRYPT:  ##TEAM## 
>>>>>[This is to those of you that are willing to work.  This job
start Thursday (07-09-54) at 1400.  I need all the people who wanted
in on this deal to send me mission specific information (are you a
decker, rigger, razor peron, or mage)  ce I get this information I
will send more specific information, take note of the encryption, use
it for any official transmission, in order to avoid undue attention.
I hope to have the information before midnight tonight
(00:00:00/07-09-54), teams will be set up, please also include you
preference (inside, outside, or who you would like to work with).  As
soon as I get all the information the target will be IDed.  I lot of
Y is moving through the target at this time so, we need to work
together in order to get it, luck and health.]<<<<<
        -- Flashfire <09:06:34/07-08-54>

>>>>>[My pleasure, Jaez.  Sorry about the fuss, but I just couldn't
sit still while those varmints were makin' rude comments about a lady
that'd go out with me.  'Sides, I'm kinda partial to my head stayin'
the shape it is.  Mebbe we could get together again sometime, a few
months down the road.]<<<<< 
        -- Delta-Vee <11:10:41/07-08-54> <mobile connection>

>>>>>[ Geeze, Jaez.  I said I was going to let Cybermancer take me
out, I didn't say I wanted him. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <11:11:11/07-08-54>

>>>>>[ Ack!  Jaez went out with a country boy!  And she liked it! 
Sometimes I wonder about her. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <11:12:59/07-08-54>

>>>>>[ Nightstalker!  Obviously Delta-Vee was a gentleman otherwise
Jaez wouldn't have enjoyed herself.  Who cares if he likes country
and western music and is rather loyal CAS citzen.  ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <11:15:10/07-08-54>

>>>>>[ Everybody with at least one ounce of class. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <11:16:16/07-08-54>

***** ENCRYPT:  ##TEAM##  
>>>>>[I am a razor person (not really) that specializes in stealth
operations.  I prefer to work on the inside.  I have worked for 6
years with Sioux Wildcats so I can be used in any part of the
operation, without fear of being underqualified.  The only thing that
I do want to insure, is that I am working with Doc Jones.  Other than
that, use me where I would fit best.]<<<<<
        -- Shadowfox <12:21:33/07-08-54>

***** ENCRYPT:  ##TEAM##
>>>>>[I am a hermetic mage, with a wide variety of spells at my
disposal. I would prefer to work with Shadowfox, and I AM GLAD he
feels the same way about me. . . *smile*, but other than that, I
would be of more use on the outside, do to a lack of strong skills
in the area of physical combat.  (spell combat is a different story
though).]<<<<< 
        -- Doc Jones <12:27:03/07-08-54>

***** ENCRYPT:@@DM@@ 
>>>>>[I was working on this job as well, but my part was supposed to
be (err.  . .  at least I think it is) to help with the physical end
of this job.  I am a combat mage, not really the type for the digging
part of doing matrix searches.  *shrug*]<<<<<
        -- Blitzkrieg <12:33:08/07-08-54>

>>>>>[ Hi everyone.  I'm sorry that we haven't posted an update
lately, but Cerise, Lucky, and myself have been in conference with
Brandon Lowe looking over the Ring.  Brandon thinks he knows a
ritual that will destroy it, but we could use a few more mages to
help out.  Brandon says we need six mages to cast the ritual at the
proper power level, so if there are three mages out there who are
willing to help we could use you. ]<<<<< 
        -- Raven the Mage <11:35:54/07-08-54>

>>>>>[ I thought we already had four magicians, why do we need three
more, Raven? ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <11:36:37/07-08-54>

>>>>>[ We need three more because we need 6 hermetic mages,
twit.]<<<<< 
        -- Cerise <11:37:37/07-08-54>

>>>>>[ Don't call my boyfriend a twit, you hussy. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <11:38:52/07-08-54>

>>>>>[ Stop it both of you!  BTW: anyone willing to help will
recieve compenstation for their time and energy. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <11:40:15/07-08-54>
        
***** Encrypt: Keep out Brandon Lowe MPCP 
>>>>>[ Somebody want to tell me where Brandon is getting all this
information.  He never leaves the area, but its like he's looking up
everything in a book or something. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <11:43:26/07-08-54>

***** Encrypt: Keep out Brandon Lowe MPCP
>>>>>[ Remember when he went outside of the barrier and sat there
for several hours Monday.  Well, his magic group were casting a
ritual mindlink on him. Must be an extended range version because
they are pretty far away. ]<<<<< 
        -- Raven the Mage <11:45:20/07-08-54>

***** Encrypt: Keep out Brandon Lowe MPCP
>>>>>[ I just wish he would tell us the name of his group. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <11:46:46/07-08-54>

***** Encrypt: Keep out Brandon Lowe MPCP
>>>>>[ Don't sweat it, Nightstalker. A lot of magic groups like to
keep their existance as sercet as possible.  In fact the members
are often sworn to secrecy. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <11:48:48/07-08-54>

***** Encrypt: Keep out Brandon Lowe & Raven the Mage MPCPs 
>>>>>[ You mean that's who Raven's "friends" are?  A secret
group.]<<<<< 
        -- Nightstalker <11:49:40/07-08-54>

***** Encrypt: Keep out Brandon Lowe & Raven the Mage MPCPs
>>>>>[ Exactly! ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <11:50:50/07-08-54>

>>>>>[Tacticom, I am interested in your offer, but I want to know a
particular detail, Do you plan to have any magical guardians as well?
If you are interested in me, I can send you a personal description,
but off-line, so that others cannot learn of your secrets.  Also I
would suggest sending your response to my question off-line, because
we don't want things to get out, now do we?

Contact me, at your convience.]<<<<<
        -- Phoenix <13:16:54/07-08-54>

>>>>>[Raven, I seem to be a little free with my time, since my
employer had been permently removed from this plane of existance
(formely Naplam Ned), so I would be extremely willing to help
out.]<<<<< 
        -- Blitzkrieg <13:18:23/07-08-54>

>>>>>[Let's dump Cerise down another hole.  Maybe she won't be so
snide after a second trip.]<<<<<
        -- Pharelyte <Was Here!/Ha-Ha-Ha>

>>>>>[Cerise, Raven: It appears that I will have time off.  I would
be glad to lend the high-level training and experience I have had in
my work with the F-B-I. Count me in for this ritual of yours.

And afterwards, I'll treat Mr. Highlander to a Snickers latte' and
ask him to fix my telecom, which was damaged by a fierce poodle
that had recently completed an exotic home-defense class.]<<<<<
        --Cooper  <15:25:52/7-8-54>

>>>>>[****ENCRYPT:kjh23089 
Somebody has taken the virtuality bolt off the fram connector on the
data joint from pipe 17a of the spigot. No stripping, but I'll have
to change the boot wipe down the sims and it looks like there is
perma frost on the connection here's the pattern.  Hold for
upload:hexcode rhgp protocol standby.........  
1F 6E 45 78 29 08 B4
3C 67 9E 45 FF EA 60 
80 88 65 02 4C EE A3 
BF 14 39 99 78 E7 26 
56 12 89 66 34 9C 8D 
64 12 34 56 78 90 AB 
CD EF 00 eot

that's the prime sample. There are about 10^8.1 iterations over
connection which is why the feedback was thouroughly hosed. Notice
the sequence at the end. That makes pattern locking very tight,
that's no accident, this is a very pretty job. Its a little early
to say, but with no sabotage the only way someone could say decked
in to do such through horquing would be to actually stand there.
This has to be an inside job. 

Virtual parts order:

Virtuality bolt
4 pixel width knife
1 meg breaker bar
deck wrench
bit welder
40 vKm wire
and a really big patch, just in case.]<<<<<
        -- William 6174 (15:46:37 7/8)

>>>>>[Raven the Mage, et al...:  Now don't panic, and sit down before
reading this.  Ha, sorry about that, I enjoy my little jokes.  But...
I can't find Spectre.  He's basically disappeared since he stormed
out of the clinic (I took care of the bill).  He has had no contact,
as far as I can tell, with any of his usual comrades, and has not
appeared at any of his usual haunts.  He has, however, done something
that I am at a loss to explain.  Or at least don't really want to
explain for I do not like the implications.  After walking out of the
clinic I deposited him in he checked into a different clinic, where
he had some surgery] completed.  Strangely, he had a cyberhand
installed in his left arm, to replace the hand cut off by that
spirit.  This, after he damn near killed the doc at the other clinic
for even suggesting the idea, and then demanded an organic
replacement cloned.  But not.... he has a cyberhand, basic version.
No neat tricks, but the hand is not disguised at all, at Spectre's
personal request.  He told the installing doctor that he wanted to
allways face it, to be reminded of his damnation.  The doctor was
quite disturbed, and having reviewed the security cameras files from
that day I can see why.  Spectre does not look at all normal.  He
seems nervous, almost hyperactive.  The Spectre I knew was one of the
most tightly controlled people I ever met.  I don't think he even
blinked without thinking about it first.  But this...he's twitching
and looks like, well, a psycho, to be honest.  The doctor asked him
if he was sure about getting the hand installed, and he just sighed,
gritted his teeth, and whispered, "Yes.  It doesn't matter
anymore.  Just do it." When the doc was ushering him into the
operating room I swear Spectre looked like he was frightened.  He
was barely stopping himself from running away!?!?!  I hope you can
see why I'm nervous. Oh yeah, and last night a Yakuza fencing
operation I'm aware of was destroyed.  Violently.  12 people dead,
including two unfortunate Lone Star cops.  And one person had his
brain punctured in a way that I understand is Spectre's trademark
when he is thoroughly mad. Anyway, Raven, I know you and Spectre
dislike each other, but you were a team for years.  I don't suppose
you might have a clue as to where he's gone to ground?]<<<<< 
        -- Anonymous <##:##:##/**-**-**>

>>>>>[Raven:  If you so require, I can supply a house on the shores
of Lake Union for whatever Ritual Sorcery you have planned.  It should
be secure against everything but a full scale invasion by the
Japanese army (if I, as the designer, is allowed to say so myself).
The address is being sent to your apartment by courier.  Though I
could encrypt it well enought to defeat most on this net, I do not
care to take the chance.  Until later...]<<<<<
        -- Anonymous <##:##:##/**-**-**>

>>>>>[Well, last I heard Mr. Ehran the Scribe was in the Tir.  We had
a number went to the Tir RTG 3503 (395-6985), but when I tried it
later on in the week it did not work.  Does anybody have any further
information on this guy?  One more thing.  I can't beat that fealing
that I have seen this guy on the news a few years back.  I have
scaned some old news files, but have come up dry.  Anyone know
anything about this?]<<<<< 
        -- Cowboy <18:12:32/07-08-54>

>>>>>[Thanks for the culinary advice you southern types, however,
'y'all kin jus' keep y'alls chitlins to y'alls selves'.  Heh.  I
don't know about hedgehogs, Cowboy,  but I'll tell ya that heavy
miniguns do quite a number on a behemoth.  As to the origin of my
handle,  I figured that there were enough Crunchers and Crushers to
go around for a while and that it was time for a troll, such as
myself, to show a little class.  I'm glad you like it.
*****ENCRYPT:  ##TEAM##  Ok, Flashfire.  If you're lookin' for
drekhot rigger, I'm yer troll.  I got the chrome, the gear and the
guns to do whatever it is your looking for.  Let point out that I
am NOT a razor.  I don't take on sec guards with my meat hangin' in
the breeze.  I'll go in with the team if you need the extra oomph,
but not by myself.  Hope that's not a problem.]<<<<< 
       --  Dinsdale <17:35:30/07-08-54>

>>>>>[Oh, you've seen Ehran before.  Matter of fact, I've got some
evidence so hot the boys at Denver told me not to post it for fear of
it provoking an attack on the Data Haven.  Slimy little dandelion
eater'ss been around a lot longer than he'd like people to know...
If you want to know what I mean, hop a transcon to Degaulle, and drop
over to the Louvre. Take the third hall on the left and check out the
fifth canvas on the left. Look at the characters in the background,
especially the one holding the alembic.

##IC INTRUSION##

Uh-oh, gotta g(*&#^&GJRY$%#JH<Mkjhg23@@@]<<<<<
CONNECTION TERMINATED

*****  ENCRYPT: RTM Read-Only; 
>>>>>{ Raven The Mage:  I would like to offer you my servvvices.  I
pride myself in the fields of Magic.  I think I would make an asset to
your ritual.  I havvve only been in the shadows for a few years; but
what years they havvve been.  If I can be of assistance you can
contact me at ***ENCRYPT: RTM R-O: CPT*** I should be able to get
back to you within twelve hours of your message.  Again I request the
honor of assisting you and your associates. }<<<<<
       -- Drake <18:09:26 MST><07/08/54>

***** ENCRYPT ##TEAM##  
>>>>>[Here is the target information, after this, you can bail if
you like but let me know ahead of time.  The information is as
follows: 

Target ID:  Mitsuhama Computer Technologies (MCT)

Type of job:  Data recovery and destruction (no planned wetwork)

Team designation:

Two deckers will be at my "secret location" and are to get into
MCT's security system and turn off security one receiving bay 12. 
The second team will arrive in a preassigned truck to delever to
said bay, this team will consist of the mages and razors, I will be
with this team.  Work on a setup plan, the deckers will kill
security along our path, and turn it back on as we pass, so MCT
will not know we are there.  There are minimal guards, there might
be one or two eyebiters, so we will need some narcojet pistols. 
Team 2's goal is to get into a self contained matrix which has the
information we are after. After breeching this matrix alarms are
going to sound, team 1 will give misinformation on team 2's
location, at which time team 2 will don MCT security uniforms and
will proceed to the flight deck.  Team 3, which consists of the
riggers flying by remote a dockwagon chopper, team 2 will board for
extraction, we might need air support... 

Paydata:  approx. 2.5 million Y (a buyer in already in the wings)

I hope this information will help you understand the importance of
this mission, if you are no longer intrested please notify me
ASAP]<<<<< 
        -- Flashfire <19:31:54/07-08-54>

>>>>>[Hey Anonymous, I was a friend of Spectre's as well.  There was a
time when I would've said I'm not surprised, but Spectre was vary
controlling of how much gratuitous violence he used. I doubt it's
Essence-related, as Raven was once surprised at how easy he was to
heal. And I don't think it's cyber-induced psychosis; I have yet to
run across a report that definitely proves it exists.]<<<<<
        --  Jaez <21:59:42/7-8-54>

>>>>>[ Drek, I hate it when the drain just gets too much.  Hmm, how
long I been out, geez a whole week I'll have to check out what's been
goin' on. 

Oh dear, hey Raven, where the hell am I anyway?

This buisness with Spectre is worrying, he too has had personal
contact with the widowmaker has he not, did do a full check of his
aura afterwards? 

Ohh, I gotta get some more rest ]<<<<<
        --  Fenris <22:12:32/07-08-54>

***** Encrypt: ##BABYCAKES## 
>>>>>[ Well seeing that aiding vampirics is a rather serious crime in
the Tir, I doubt that our Prince would consider it. On the other hand
though I wouldn't put anything passed him, he is trying to recruit a
dragon.

Suffice to say if we could prove such a conection between him and
Vampires it would be information worth many, many nuyen to his
enemies. ]<<<<< 
        --  NodeFaerie <23:30:54/07-08-54>

***** ENCRYPT ##TEAM## 
>>>>>[Flashfire, yer on.  Give me a when and you got yourself a
rigger.
 
(Preassigned truck?  I don't get to bring Ol' Hoss?  Grrrr...)]<<<<<
       --  Dinsdale <22:15:50/07-08-54>

*****ENCRYPT:  ##TEAM## 
>>>>>[Hoi FlashFire!  If your lookin for the best in street muscle,
but are tired of the "all muscle, no brains" group, then give me a
ring.  I have exceptional skill with firearms, (especialy the Colt
M22a2), unarmed fighting, stealth in all environments.  I also speak
Russian, German, Japaneese, English, and both Bavarian city speak and
Seattle city speak.  I am as close to the edge as one can get, but
that just makes me concentrate more on the job at hand.  If you need
more information just drop me a private note and I will be more
detailed.]<<<<<
        -- Cowboy <01:46:13/07-09-54>

***** ENCRYPT:  ##TEAM## 
>>>>>[Alright. I am a hermetic mage with a bit of an edge cyberwise.
My primary style is softening up the opposition (i.e. non lethal). I
am more an expert at long ranges and casting than in close quarters,
but I don't mind wading in if necessary. One thing I don't do is
using elementals (it backfired on me not long ago...). As for teaming
up I am new here in S. proper (just flew down from L. over the big
pond) so I have no preferances, yet.]<<<<<
        -- Rotfuchs <08:36:17/07-09-54>

>>>>>[Jaez, are you sure Delta-Vee's not bothering you? If he is, I
could, maybe, arrange for five or six warrants for his arrest. You
know, maybe slip some incriminating evidence into some corp files. Oh
well, I suppose that if he was bothering you, that you would do that
yourself. Never mind. Have a good time.]<<<<<
        --  Cybermancer <09:17:10/07-08-54>

>>>>>[Delta-Vee, if I find you've taken advantage of Jaez in any way
I won't be happy. What am I talking about? She can take care of
herself.]<<<<< 
        --  Cybermancer <02:17:03/07-08-54>

>>>>>[ {beep} Good, it's working. KHANx, Bunker, I can cover Nitro
and Millhaus for about five more minutes before I run outta ammo. Get
the hint? MOVE YOUR ASS! These two magickers are causing more havok
in here than I seen in years! {BLAM} That's gotta hurt...

So far no ill effects from the air; the enviro-suits seem to be
holding up. 

Kendra, you here? I think these guys kin still see us comin.
Shouldn't be able to in a coupla minutes, the way Bunker and KHANx
are ventilating the place. 

{SPLAT} Yep, Ragman is here in the astral. Some magicker's head just
exploded. How the hell's he do that?

Hey, Bunker, whatdya find in there? {beep} ]<<<<<
        --  Prophet <16:31:26/07-09-54>

>>>>>[ {beep} All I could find in here wuz some data chips. Got 'em
in my pouch, maybe they're worth somthin'.

{BOOM}

Dude, you shoulda seen the look on that ork's face with the grenade
launcher when me an' KHANx busted the door in! Looked like he dropped
a load in 'is pants! It's my experience that a Panther Cannon
commands respect from most corp types. 'Specially when yours truly is
doin the totin'! Gods I love this thing! {beep} ]<<<<<
        --  Bunker <16:36:16/07-09-54>

>>>>>[ Hey guys! What's up! Long time, no see! I just hit the city
limits and... hang on, I see smoke... alright, who let Bunker play
with a Panther?! You know he comes unravelled when he does that,
Prophet! 

Me and the Leegmiester'll be there in a few. Hope I got room in
here. ]<<<<< 
        --  Chains <16:47:41/07-09-54>

>>>>>[ Room? Bro, we got room for a fraggin' army in this thing.

And don't call me that. ]<<<<<
        --  Legion <16:49:02/07-09-54>

>>>>>[Here's a little info on Ehran and on his homeland.  Happy
reading. Please do not repost this file to any other unprotected
server.  The server on which this was originally posted is no longer
active.  Perpetrators unknown destroyed the facility housing the
equipment of that server.  Fortunately the file was able to be
uplooaded to a data haven in Atlanta.  It weas then sent to multiple
havens so as to not make Atlanta a prime target.  These unknown
perpetrators tried to not only attack the Atlanta haven but also the
havens in Bonn, Melbourne, Dehli, Conner, and Denver.  DO NOT SHOW
THIS FILE TO ANYONE THAT YOU DO NOT TRUST.  They have tried to kill
this file before.  They might try again.]<<<<<
        --Doc X <10:47:34/8-7-54>

EXECUTE BATCH FILE: TT
X:\TIR TAINGIRE\ > Data Dump
SEKECT RECORDS (MARKED/ALL) > OVERRIDE - ALL
DESTINATION: OVERRIDE - PRINTER
ALL RECORDS DUMP REPRESENTS 1274 Mp OF DATA
CONFIRM DUMP (Y/N) > OVERRIDE - Y
DUMPING . . . FILE RECIEVED

>>>>>[Har Har.  Dins, buddy, you can't be serious.  If I had any
APDS I wouldn't share.  And if I had some, I wouldn't announce it! 
Surprise, Surprise! 

If you really want some, maybe I can tell you how, for da right
price!]<<<<< 
        --  Gawk <13:15:59 / 7-7-54>

*****ENCRYPT:##BABYCAKE## 
>>>>>[Fliiter, honey, yer paranoid.]<<<<<
        --  Gawk <13:56:43 7-7-54>

>>>>>[P.S.  I hope!]<<<<<
        --  Gawk <13:57:33 7-7-54>

>>>>>[ENCYRPT:iu893wre

Record live security locking bolt procedure: standby for
link.....established Virtuallity bolt secured and bit welded.
Running locking code protocol Alpha. Grid generating:       
                        abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 
                        nprtvxzacegikmoqsuwybdfhjl
                        rtvxzacegikmoqsuwybdfhjlnp
        check 1:        dddddwwddddddddddddddddddd  confirm
                        ybctcifdh*egbxgheudeggaqpe  (unorignal,
                        bubhecegdegeybhj+lcba-n/sb   boys)    
        equate:         dccpidnhnczhhrihfceiiudepe
                        kdfuleicfwbiia/c..........
                        .............9876543210...
                        *********locked***********

Proceedeing to site #2]<<<<<
        -- William 6174 (10:50:04 7/9)

***** ENCRYPT ##BABYCAKES## 
>>>>>[Chummers-  That was a good piece of work with the mercs eh?
Well I did n not mean to ditch y'all, but there were two mages down
the street watching.  I spotted them towards the end and took off
after them.  Carefully mind you! Well- I came around the corner and
there they were grinin' devily.  Next thing g I knew all hell was
brekin' loose.  I managed to wax one of them, and the ot other
probably didn't get far, but I got pretty well fucked up.  I've spent
t the past days recuperating with the help of some handy friends.
Anyways- These guys were good.  They were NOT run o' the mill.
Luckily I guess for my sake I never got into hand to hand with them.
The one I waxed had a combat axe weapon focus and few other little
trimmings.  See ya REAL soon at t meet.  I really need to be filled
in.  Plus I have some drek on these mages that might be
relavent.]<<<<< 
        -- Swift < 16:20:01 / 07-07-54 >

>>>>>[ENCYRPT: ##AUTOMATICBIOCORDER2## 
Any word on those slaps on the upper level?

"Not to worry 6174, MCT has secured you. They are far far from
anything vital" 

Listen, those razors worry me. They maybe be crappy amateurs, but
they have a bad attitude and they might do something stupid like...

"No way, they're stupid but I give them credit for having enough
sense to..." 

Just make sure.

"You're in good hands with MCT. out"

out.

eot]<<<<<
        -- William 6174 (**:**:** 7/9)

***** ENCRYPT:  ##TEAM## 
>>>>>[Flashfire-  Sorry Chummer I'm still REAL involved on this gig.
I can, however recomend a very qualified mage.  He has been running
for some time and I trust him completely.  I'm goin' to tell him about
the job, and have him get in touch with ya if he's interested.
Thanx- and good luck!!!

p.s  His name is Shocker]<<<<<
        --  Swift <14:00:01 / 07-08-54 >

***** ENCRYPT:  ##TEAM## 
>>>>>[Flashfire-  I just talked to Swift, and he told me to send his
regrets and to see if you needed another mage.  I can hold my own
with most mages and shamans, and I have no fear of going in first.  I
could really use the nuyen and fun.  Sittin' around for two weeks
getts REAL BORING REAL fast.  That was compliments of my last job.
Well, my specialty is combat spells and destructive ones at that.
Get back to me soon!!]<<<<<
        --  Shocker <14:05:00 / 7-8-54 >

***** Encrypt: ##BABYCAKES## 
>>>>>[NodeFaerie-  Hey would you mind sending me some pics of those
two mages that are Asp's henchmen.  It seems all too familiar that I
happened upon two elven hermetic mages.  If I'm right, there is only
half a mage left.  If I'm wrong things could be gettin' a lot worse.
More later chummers!

p.s.  I'm game for backin' up SpotOn. Am I right in that she doesn't
want back up until 07-12 or what?]<<<<<
        --  Swift < 14:20:01 / 07-08-54 >

*****ENCRYPT: @@DM@ 
>>>>>[Chummers-  I guess my system is a little fragged form my last
run cause I never got no message about Ned bein' dead.  Who found
him.  When, Where, How, Why, ect.?  This pisses me off.  Ned was a
good chummer.  I guess I'm still in on the job cause I need the
nuyen, but I'm goin' to keep an eye out for the bastard that killed
him.  If I meet him He's DEAD!!!  Anyway,  let's meet at <encypt
@@DMMEET@@> tonight to get organized.  From what Ned told me, there
is a lot of nuyen involved.  I don't want to get screwed outta my
chance. See ya tonight!!!]<<<<<
        --  Vincent <15:10:59 / 7-8-54 >

*****ENCRYPT: ##TEAM## 
>>>>>[Flashfire, I responded to your post a couple of times.  I'm the
one who's mastered everything that moves, from mama's horse to UCAS'
newest vectored thrust fighter.  Yes, that means that I am a rigger.
I prefer direct confrontation instead of drones.  I can handle my
pair of Pearl handled Ultra- powers beter than most razors.  I own a
plethora of vehicles: air, sea, land - speed, stealth, muscle.  I'm
allways lookin' for a challenge and some dough.  I have worked with
Eros before, and found him competent.  I would not mind working with
him again.]<<<<<
        -- Flying Fox <19:10:23 / 7-8-54>

*****ENCRYPT: ##TEAM## 
>>>>>[Hoi- Eros here, I'm the one with the crossbow and the electric
gizmos.  I also go by the name of Marcus, Dragon, William, etc. I am
best at assasination and stealth of course.  Since I got such a great
compliment from Flying Fox, I would like to work with him.
See-ya]<<<<<
        --  Eros <$%:@#:^% / 7-8-54>

*****ENCRYPT:##TEAM## 
>>>>>[I think that my transmission might be scrambled.  I think it
has something to do @#%^&&&???// with'' the new snesors I
just$#@^$%&^*(%?<.put into this p panzer of mine.  Please tell me if
this message#$@^^%#&%^&$@@ is getting through {

Well, anyway, I have a NiCe c0pter that I can fly for cover.  I
should be able to handle most anything that we come a%^&%#@#%%ross
????//AS?f Just send me the coordinates, time, etc. and we can have
some FUN!!]<<<<< 
        --  Flying Fo&^%$$x <O^^/-433>

>>>>>[ Cybermancer, don't worry about Jaez.  She can take care of
herself. Besides the last person to mess with her (FUK/Kurgan) meet a
rather painful death. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <09:32:52/07-09-54>

>>>>>[ Frag you, Pharelyte!  Your the derkking son of a two bit
hoar.]<<<<< 
        -- Cerise <09:43:43/07-09-54>

>>>>>[ Anonymous:  I have no idea where Spectre would hide.  He was
rather secretive and I didn't care to pry into his affairs.

Thank you for the house on Lake Union.  Nightstalker and Brandon
went to look it over last night and gave excellent reviews. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <09:52:24/07-09-54>

>>>>>[ That place is awesome!  I don't want to do a ritual there, I
want to move in permanetly.  The spread is great and the view...  I
can't descibe how fantastic that view is. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <09:54:35/07-09-54>

>>>>>[ Blitzkrieg:  Thank you for offering your assitance.  I am
unfamilar with your abilities.  Can you tell me a little about
yourself? ]<<<<< 
        -- Raven the Mage <10:08:06/07-09-54>

>>>>>[ Thanks for offering your hand Cooper.  A mage of your calibur
will be helpful.  I'll have Nightstalker set up the Espresso
machine.]<<<<< 
        -- Raven the Mage <10:09:37/07-09-54>

***** Encrypt: Drake MPCP only
>>>>>[ Drake:  Thank you very much for offering your assistance. 
I'll look forward to meeting you.  For some reason you seem
familar. ]<<<<< 
        -- Raven the Mage <10:12:15/07-09-54>

>>>>>[ Fenris:  Sorry to put you off to the side like we did, but we
didn't want to have an injured shaman with us if the Widowmaker
attacked.  Don't think we abandoned you.  Those two elves who have
been taking care of you are Princess and Regent, friends of mine. 
Now we could use your help if you feel up to it.  We have enough
mages to do the ritual that will free Highlander, but we need some
defense incase the Widowmaker attacks. 

BTW: Princess and Regent both think your cute for an Ork. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <10:15:55/07-09-54>

>>>>>[ Since when have you been a rumormill? ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <10:16:25/07-09-54>

>>>>>[ Princess demanded that I tell him. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <10:17:12/07-09-54>

>>>>>[ Anyway, Raven skillfull forgot to tell you all that we will
need the weekend to get the ritual circle put together properly. 
Therefore we will not need you until next week.  In an effort to
avoid drawing attension to ourselves in this rather high class
neighborhood, we will not pick you up until Monday. I advise you
get lots of rest and eat your Wheaties. ]<<<<< 
        -- Nightstalker <10:19:59/07-09-54>

>>>>>[Prophet, cams black.]<<<<<
        --  Kendra <12:20:49/07-09-54>

***** ENCRYPT ##TEAM## 
>>>>>[So far I have received six messages from intrested parties,
however none of which are deckers...I NEED at least 2 deckers in less
than 2 hours...the teams are as follows:

TEAM1  No one yet (this is the decker group)
TEAM2  Cowboy, Rotfuchs, Shocker, Eros, Flying Fox, and myself
TEAM3  Dinsdale (we need one more rigger on this team)

If you know of anyone who is intrested in doing some decking for me
please ask them to get in touch, have them use the encryption so I
know it is offical.  Two hours until time...good luck.]<<<<<
        -- Flashfire <10:31:54/07-09-54>

***** ENCRYPT ##TEAM## 
>>>>> Greetings.  My name is Lace, I haven't been on here in quite
some time...  I am a rigger/mechanic.  I have never recieved a
complaint.  I must be doing something right.  I could use a job right
now.  I am pretty good with all types of ground vehicles and am maybe
a little above average with air transports.  I should be in to get
your message, and I also have a pagerin my car.  So just tell me when
and where, and what I need to bring, and I will be there. <<<<<
      -- Lace <10:45:53 MST><07/09/54>

>>>>> Oh, Raven, Jaez, and, oh...  Where is DOA?  I hope she is
doing well. I hope you all like my new ballgown icon.  I just had
it made recently.<<<<< 
      -- Lace <10:46:43 MST><07/09/54>

*****ENCRYPT: ##TEAM## 
>>>>>[Eros-  If you keep steppin' on my toes (literally), Your gonna
wake-up with one helluva headache.  That is IF you wake up.  I
respect my body, and I REALLY wish you'd stop!!!]<<<<<
        --  Shocker < 13:30:59 / 7-9-54 >

>>>>>[ENCRYPT:902k4m 
Record..................................  
Spigot two was definetly the entry point of the decker. There are
footprints everywhere. I am scanning for a match. There are trace
images of an anonymous decker, looks like bit-stream mask, but he
left a static trace. Running RWTS probe. Nothing yet, but it
there is a fair amount of your broken ice around. It seems to have
been made "brittle." I figure that whoever got through this entered
at a bitstream level and uniformly degraded the ice before smashing
through. That means someone one the inside had to have sold out the
location for the maintence port. No signs of forced entry on them.
This is ugly. I found a thermocoupler with a bad connection, probably
on of the pins fried while the guy was uploading. Standby, powering
down the relay and re-routing. Wait, its's a vacuum, mothe879///

        @# #(*jk,m *

        rp

EA 60 89 00 45
60 B$ 32 70 10
61 74 86 12 84
21 81 40 00 FF

general routing failure error #-042832
TERMINATE CONNECTION.
?>//.]<<<<<
        -- William (99:99:99 99/99/99)

****** ENCRYPT ##TEAM## 
>>>>>[I still need two deckers...we now have a second rigger for team
3 goes by the name of Lace, this mission NEEDS two deckers...anyone
instrested please send me the info.]<<<<<
        -- Flashfire <12:10:54/07-09-54>

>>>>>[Oh, dear, must have hit a nerve <hee, hee>.  Lost her ladylike
manner, lost her ability to spell, lost it in general.  Still a bit
touchy about the spider hole, eh?  Hm.  I think I still have the
Killer Klownn around here somewhere...]<<<<<
        -- Pharelyte <Was Here!/Ha-Ha-Ha>

*****ENCRYPT:##TEAM## 
>>>>>[Alright, I guess I'll do it.  I just ate the last of my =Y=.  I
will only work from the outside, on my turf! Tell me what I need to
do, and how much I get paid.]<<<<<
        --  Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>.

>>>>>[ I don't know what's going down guys, but FraterNay is still
here with me (at least her body is), and I've never seen her looking
like this ! I could swear she's glowing.  If I turned out the
lights, she'd probably light up the room.  I don't like this spooky
shit.  And I can't take the chance of re-enabling the cams to find
out what's happening.  I need a drink, REAL BAD right now.]<<<<<
        -- Kendra <14:26:19/07-09-54>

>>>>>[Thank you Raven, for telling the ever-lovin' and recalitrant
Cybermancer that I am quite capable of handling both myself and any
man I go out with. And yes, DV was a gentleman. I look forward to his
passing through here again soon. And Raven, I'm really proud of you.
You've become a good deal more social since last I saw you. ]<<<<<
        --  Jaez <15:04:21/7-9-54>

*****ENCRYPT ##TEAM## 
>>>>>[From the outside on your turf?  Some runner you are, Couch.
Maybe you best stay on your couch and let a real decker come through.
I don't really relish hanging my meat in the lead breeze either, but
if you gotta travel, you gotta travel.  I'm just glad I won't be
depending on you to save my trollish bum.  You razors might want to
take another think about runnin' with this slot.  As to another
decker, lemme get in touch with an associate of mine here...she
might be able to help us out]<<<<<
       --  Dinsdale <14:10:04/07-09-54>

>>>>>[Jaez, here's what we found. Don't worry about the details.
Belle's sleepin' on the automed.

Kim's doctor is a neurosurgeon. He specializes in experimental
surgey involving the brain; he doesn't deal in cybernetics much.
Most notably, he's been involved in research on maintaining the
brain outside of the human body. Experiments with rats and dogs
have produced small drones using the brains of the animal as a CPU.
They also study their processes in search of correlations to AI
theory and even more powerful processing. 

Kim's body was shipped. However, his brain was removed beforehand
and kept in a high-security cryo vault. We couldn't get to it, but
there was a record of FedEx taking it via sub-orbital flight to an
address in Tokyo, 67893 Kyota Road, LTG# 450337691.

That's all we found. Belle got hit in the leg, but made it out OK.
The police have been told that it was a gang run for drugs, but I
think they know we were after the research, given the area she was
nailed in.]<<<<< 
        --  Mind Throttle <15:13:52/7-9-54>

*****ENCRYPT ##TEAM## 
>>>>>[Hoi. Dinsdale tells me there's a bit of a decker gap going on
here.  It's something I usually do on the side, and I'm not a combat
vat-job, but if you need someone to go on the inside team, I'll go.
Sounds like you got the fire support to keep one li'l ol' decker
alive. (I hope)]<<<<<
       --  Valeria <14:15:37/07-09-54>

*****ECRYPT ##TEAM## 
>>>>>[We still need one more decker, Couch has agreed to be
one...someone please update Couch, we still need one more decker in
order to do this run with minimal problems.]<<<<<
        -- Flashfire <13:23:54/07-09-54>

*****ENCRYPT ##TEAM## 
>>>>>[That's my girl.  Heheheheh.]<<<<<
       --  Dinsdale <14:17:12/07-09-54>

***** ENCRYPT ##TEAM## 
>>>>>[I finally got the last decker, this decker will be assigned to
team 1 with Couch so now come the wait.  We will hit with the midnight
delevery, I will post the time tables a hour before hand.
Luck!]<<<<<
        -- Flashfire <13:33:20/07-09-54>

*****ENCRYPT:##TEAM## 
>>>>>[For your information Dim sdale, My turf involves an armored
Superkombi and a untraceable sattelite uplink.  I have no need to get
shot at while I am covering your behind from the matrix.  I have the
equipment and the know-how to pull off a job like this!]<<<<<
        --  Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

>>>>>[DIMsdale, thanks for the =Y=.  Oops, you probably didn't
realize that. Well, check your credstick chum.  If you now think
that I am capable, I'll give that cred back.  { [Chuckle,
Chuckle.}  ]<<<<< 
        --  Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

>>>>>[Moonscyer?  Where is your errr, house?  I really hate
Portland.  And these elves are soooooo particular about their
service to humans. . . I think you get my point.  Contact me soon,
please.]<<<<< 
        -- Midnight <14:47:39/07-09-54>

***** ENCRYPT: %%Raven_MPCP_only%% 
>>>>>[Raven, I am a human combat (hermetic type) mage. I have run the
shadows in Detroit for the past 3 and a half years. Just recently I
have come to this and done a few runs here. As for typical things for
me to do, I normally am up there on the front line, leading a
lightning attack on whatever needs to be done.  I am not as strong in
Ritual Magic, but I have done some in the past.  I hope this is
enough for you.  See you soon.]<<<<<
        -- Blitzkrieg <15:06:57/07-09-54>

>>>>>[Couch, you little breeder piece of drek.  The only reason I'm
not on your skinny little bum with a loaded Viper is that I don't
want to screw up Flashfire's run.  I'll I can say is that I'm glad I
won't have to actually look at your scrawny self for this little
escapade.  Watch your back, chum.  I have friends.]<<<<<
       --  Dinsdale <15:54:21/07-09-54>

*****ENCRYPT  ###TEAM### 
>>>>>[Well, this is what I have done so farI have a friend in a local
"business" who has fingers in MCT.  He has set me up with 9
uniforms, 9 MCT id's(guys, you will have to give me some alias' so we
can have these made up), and 4 passkeys.  I also got a current copy
of the floorplans and uploaded them into chips for use with my
Tactical Computer.  I got some extra 'case soma'use want one.  A
Rigger friend of mine listened in and decoded a current message and
got their transponder codes for the air pickup.  It's a little late,
but my contact said that he could addjust the records to put us in as
employees.  If ya want me to do it it could be done. Might look
suspicious if someone checks it out before the run. Anyway thats what
I got.  If you still need a rigger my friend Virtue said that she
would be more that happy to lend a helping hand.  She has a
Nordkapp-Conestoga "Bergen" rigged up as a command and controll
vehicle.  She also has a few drones if ya need some possible strafing
power.  Lemme know and lets lock'n'load.]<<<<<
         -- Cowboy <18:42:38/07-09-54>

#####BABYCAKES##### 
>>>>>[Fragg! I hate having to think that a Vampyre is also a player.
Its just what we don't need. Nor does it malke me especially warm to
know that Lord S is really pulling in those assets for this job.
Mages AND mercs . . . Just great.  I say we we do what we gotta do --
we'll backup SpotOn & Co. Maybe if we put Lord S down like a mad dog
he'll get the message. As it stands we're moving to a new local
***NEWHIDEOUT***. I'll be happy to be in on this one. Just itching
to get my monogarrote on someones throat.

Flitter' the kid is enjoying the 11 TexasBurgers alot. Thanx, 'cause
he was beginning to eye me like a gourmet meal !!!

Also, I heard someone was in town showing pictures of the kid . .  . a
new player. I want to ggo check this out, so someone is going to have
to take a watch on the kid.

Vampyres after Dragons -- truly a scary thought. Going down to my
local 'monger s and get me some silver bullets & such.]<<<<<
     -- NightShade (16:10:45/7.9.54)

>>>>>[Spectre's aura was thoroughly checked out while he was in the
first clinic.  It was perfectly clean (unfortunately-if it was the
after-effects of the Widowmaker I would feel much more confident
right now as we are learning how to defeat such occurrences).  In
other news, I have learned that Spectre purchased a great deal of
chemicals that, when properly mixed, can form a quite lethal gas.  I
don't suppose any of his associates happen to know where his
chemistry lab is?  Gas, unfortunately, is notoriously imprecise, and
it is unlike Spectre to use it in any quantity, let alone the amounts
he seems to be planning on producing.

I'm glad you liked the house Nightstalker, though I wouldn't become
to attached to it.  I may have designed much of it, but it's not
exactly mine.  In fact, technically speaking, we won't even be there
as far as the owners are concerned.  Technically.  And be nice to it.
Certain people will become very unhappy if you wreck the joint.

Though the ritual team seems to have come together nicely I am
wondering what your plans were for security?  I assume Lucky and
perhaps Fenris will be the magical guard.  A friend of Lucky and
Spectre's named Gepetto has also volunteered to help.  He will have
several drones patrolling the grounds and house.  I assume
Nightstalker will also be present for physical security, and I can
control the house's own defenses.  But this still leaves us a bit
thin on the ground, considering the forces the Widowmaker has
proven capable of bringing to battle.  The loss of Spectre and his
melee capability leaves an unfortunate hole in our lineup, so to
speak, especially if we are assaulted by spirits.  Suggestions are
welcome.]<<<<< 
        -- Anonymous <##:##:##/**-**-**>

>>>>>[{PRERECORDED DELAYED BURST TRANSMISSION}

(beep) A'right. Got the signal. Itz a go. Lez' do'it. (klpta  klpta
klpta) 

(KRRKK) Lets go! ->->->->-> Seeya fragger!(TRRTRTRTRTRTR)

(klpta klpta) On Targ. Bunker door left. (BOOM BOOM) Nice job Bunk'.

DREEEKKK!!! (BOOFFF) (KLBMM) (GRAKGRK) Fragg. . . . That waz close.
Thanx, Mil. 

(BLMM) Drek! Look at all this stuff! (SHSHSHTDFTFR) ->->->-> A'right
my pockets are full.

(klpta klpta klpta) Office! Good! (SHEEK) (KRRRKKK) That should open
it. 'kay got two chips here. Looks like thaz it. We're outta here.

(klpta klpta klpta) Watch Out! (KKRRRRRK) (BOOFF) (KBMMM)

Lets move out! OUT! Lez Go! (klpta klpta) {Transmission End}]<<<<<
     -- KHANx (16:19:56/7/9/54)

***** ENCRYPT ##TEAM## 
>>>>>[This message is for team 1, the deckers, when need you to
start getting into their system, there is a slave node that is
open, no security at that point, but from there you might run into
so heavy ic, so watch yourselves.  The first goal, is to map the
security system on 12 floor, the air pad, and the load docks, team
2 will enter through bay 12, because it is the hardest too secure. 
Flying Fox will drive us in at 00:00:00 by 00:15:00 team 2 should
be inside, if not bug out.  Kill all passcode from Bay 12 to dock
elevator, reassign any guards scheduled to check that area.  Then
kill the security northside of floor 12.  Keep a running log file
of IC or other system quirks.  Good luck.]<<<<<
        -- Flashfire <16:20:34/07-09-54>

>>>>>['vrybody alright. Now we gotta get outta here with all due
haste. You know the meet point, so lets all split here. see you guys
on the other side.]<<<<<
   -- KHANx (16:21:42/7.9.54)

>>>>>[Chummers, having a little trouble here. Being followed.  Can't
see'em real well. Seem to be hiding in shadows. Getting this strange
feeling. 

{VOCAL TRANSMISSION FEED} I'm trying to out run'em but they keep
gaining. they're really good.

{VCF} Drek! I'm going to try an ambush, hit&run&escape.  Pulling the
SMGs. 

{VCF} Fragg! IT CAN"T BEEEE!!!! (KRRRKKKK) (KRRKKKK) (SLTCH SCHHSCH)
(THUMP) FRA AAGG (TCHCHCH TCHCHCH) SON O (WHMP) (KRRKKK) (THMP)

{VCF} In tro (TCHCHCHT) ere. Need  elp. loosin a(TCHHCHT) blood.
Walki(TCHCHCH) heading to another (TCHCHT) nother one frag! (KRRK)
(THMP) (SLTCH) 

<TRANSMISSION BROKEN>]<<<<<
      -- KHANx (16:25:23/7.9.54)

>>>>>[We will do our best, Anonymous; if anything happens to the
house, it won't be due to our actions, but the actions of those we
are fighting.  I must agree with Nightstalker; the house is
beautiful. 

Thank you to all who are joining us for the ritual itself.  Whether
you will be part of the casting, or our defenders, your aid will be
greatly appreciated.  Rest up, all of you, and be ready for the fight
of your lives. I plan on spending the weekend preparing.  When the
time comes, I will be as ready as I can be, and will have...help
available if we need it.  All my best wishes, and the wishes of my
group.]<<<<< 
        -- Brandon Lowe (16:44:43/9-7-54)

>>>>>[DIMsdinger, I don't know who you are talkin' about, but I sure
ain't no scrawny human.  I probably weigh more than your obese mutha.
I just quakin' about you and your friends.  Do you think that I would
shoot off my mouth if I couldn't back it up?]<<<<<
        --  Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

>>>>>[Ok, Couch.  Let's just see if you can forget your ego long
enough to get through this run.  Then I'll see if I can forget that
I ever worked with you. Deal?  BTW:  I don't know what poor slot
you lifted that cred from, but I haven't had a SIN since the Night
of Rage.]<<<<< 
       --  Dinsdale <19:35:47/07-09-54>

>>>>>[Legion, get your ass up here!  We're just two blocks away. It's
time to see what kind of Shaman you are. I've got just enough healing
ability to keep KHANx alive, barely.

He's lost a lot of blood, much of which is either on me, him, or the
four ... things ... we took down. I just happened to be leaving the
same way he was. 

Nitro, he's still alive, but I need help. FraterNay and Ragman cut
back out of astral as soon as the fight was over.

Damn it! I'm losing him! Somebody, anybody, GET US THE HELL OUT OF
HERE!]<<<<< 
        -- Millhaus <21:25:32/09-JUL-54>

>>>>>[****ENCRYPT:FORMILLHAUS 
Millhaus:  FraterNay was REALLY out of it just a moment ago, but was
coherent enough for me to explain your situation. She said: If you
found the dragon bracelett, put it on KHANx's wrist NOW !!!.  That's
all I know, I would suggest you give it a try. She also said "Two
minutes, just two..." before she fell asleep.  I think she was still
talking about the bracelett.  Try and respond.  ENDENCRYPT****]<<<<<
        --  Kendra <21:01:07/07-09-54>

>>>>>[Kendra, let FraterNay know that the bracelet worked.  And how! I
put it on KHANx for just under two minutes. He's still groggy, but
all his major wounds just closed up. I've never seen _anything_ like
this. 

We're now at the rendezvous site, waiting for the rest of the crew
to join us. I'm going to sleep now, hopefully for a long, long
time. We're safe for now. I'll post more in the morning about what
happened in the warehouse, and, after everyone is together, we'll
let you know what kinds of goodies we got from there.

*****Encrypt KendraOnly ***** Don't worry, jal'enedra, I won't use
it again. Gods only know _what_ it'll do the next time. And, after
FraterNay wakes up, ask her something for me. First, since when did
she become TWINS in astral space, and second, let the little dear
know that I'm never touching anything of hers again. Ever.
*****EndEncrypt***** 

We should be home soon. I'll keep you two updated along the way, as
will the other members of the group. Be a dear and stock the bar,
won't you? (I suspect the only thing alcoholic left in the house by
now is the cologne. I'm still trying to get over the two empty cases
of Dom that I found in the basement the last time you stayed with me.
And have Gryphon on call, too. I've got some pieces of the "things"
that attacked KHANx and the chemyst side of him might be quite
interested.]<<<<< 
        -- Millhaus <22:50:56/09-JUL-54>

>>>>>[****ENCRYPT:MILLHAUS*ONLY 
Damned if I know.  I've helped 'our little dear' locate lots of
files on objects/etc. over the years but you know how little I know
of such matters.  THIS has been the strangest damn thing I've ever
been through with her.  You know we've always been able to trust
her, which is why I've let her stay with me through this.  I've
NEVER seen anything like this though.  What the hell was that
glowing thing, anyway? (She's asleep now and I'm not about to wake
her) Also, when she gave me the instructions about the bracelett,
It just, somehow, didn't look like her.  I mean, it was her face
and all but something was just different.  It just didn't FEEL like
her.  I don't know what to make of it.  I expect she will have a
lot of explaining to do, and soon.  I'll see if I can get a rise
out of Gryphon.  It's never worked in the past though, at least I
can get in touch with him.  I'll wait to hear from you and the rest
of the party.  I've got to run out to stock the liquor cabinet. I'm
out of vodka.  This time I will make an exception and get some gin
(Ugh!).  By the way, I don't REMEMBER a case of don. 
ENDENCRYPT****]<<<<< 
        --  Kendra <23:18:49/07-09-54>

>>>>>[Flashfire, hi! I'm a pretty good decker, but my combat
abilities are roughly that of a turnip, so I think that I'd prefer to
be on the outside, just in case something goes wrong and the 'runners
are put in a combat situation. I'm not a coward, but if faced with
that kind of situation, I'd just be in the way. BTW, just exactly who
are we working for?]<<<<< 
        -- Cybermancer <??:??:??/07-09-54>

>>>>>[ What the hell did you guys run into in there? It looks like
you went through a meat grinder, especially KHANx! Bunker doesn't
look to bad, but I don't think he'll put any more rounds through that
Panther. What did he hit with it?

Looks like that there bracelet helped KHANx alot, but let me try to
bring him around. ]<<<<<
        --  Legion <12:13:51/07-10-54>

>>>>>[ Hey guys! Long time, no see! How do you like the
wheels?]<<<<< 
        --  Chains <12:16:59/07-10-54>

>>>>>[ Shut up and drive, Chains.

Geez, anybody know what those things were? They closely resembled
something I saw on an astral quest once, but I don't think it's the
same thing. I certainly hope not anyway.

Legion, you'd better check out Prophet, too. He looks a little pale.
I hope this wasn't too much exertion for the old guy. ]<<<<<
        --  Nitro <12:23:19/07-10-54>

>>>>>[ Kendra, if you get a chance, could you check on Ragman? I'll
head up and check on both astrally as soon as I catch my breath. And
you might want to pick up some rum for him too. And do me a favor?
Pick me up a bottle of Everclear? I'd really appreciate it. ]<<<<<
        --  Nitro <12:27:21/07-10-54>

>>>>>[Nitro, I just got back from a booze run.  I ain't no damn
barkeep. I will head out to check on RM.  Since I'll be stopping for
a bottle for him on the way, I'll go ahead an pick up everclear for
you.  FraterNay is still sleeping. I think I'll let her wake up on
her own.  I'm anxious to check out those two chips KHANx said you
found.  As for the other stuff, FraterNay will probably be one
anxious little witch when she awakens. I'll contact you once I reach
Ragman's.]<<<<< 
        --  Kendra <10:01:19/07-10-54>

***** ENCRYPT: ##TEAM## 
***** ENCRYPT: FLASHFIRE MPCP ONLY
>>>>>[Still need a decker, Flashfire?  Stormblade here, willing to
do your dirty work for you, for a ridiculous fee, of course...  I'm
willing to not only go barebrained into the Matrix, but thanks to a
little bit of combat training, I can also be wherever you need me
to be combat wise (although some samerai to back me up WOULD be
nice...) 

Gimme a buzz at **ENCRYPT PHONENUM**, and we'll do lunch in my
virtual office!]<<<<<
        -- Stormblade <10:08:08/07-10-54>

***** ENCRYPT: ##BABYCAKES## 
>>>>>[You know NodeFaerie, you might be on to somethin' along the
lines of that if there is a connection to vampires and lordly Prince
S.  But I don't know if it is really worth it.  After all, if we are
killed as revenge for that getting out, which is a possiblity,
considering the thorn we are, I don't think we will be enjoying all
the nuyen it would be worth.  My vote is of going two ways, 1) return
the kid to its *gulp* parents, or b) return it to the fund, and get
some money out of this before it is too late.  By the way, any luck
on finding another linguist to talk to da kid.  Might be
helpful.]<<<<<
        -- Doomsday <13:27:15/07-10-54>

>>>>>[OOOWWWWWW! Fragg! I hurt in places . . . . Someone give'me a
150 proof. 

Thanx, for the save chummers. Thought I was Purina  fo'sure. I still
feel like drek . . . but I'm alive. The 2 chips should reveal
somethin'. Hope it was worth it. Our trinkets should keep us goin'
for a while, payen wise. 

I'm disturbed by recent events, hope I never see those things again!
Hows Frat- erNay doing ? How 'bout the rest o' the crew.  BTW, nice
wheels Chains. 

Feel tired and groggy. Good 'run chummers. Wake me up when somethin'
new happens. Yo, Milhaus! Good thing I came along on this one eh?
Told you I'd cover the 'run.

Bunker, Prophet, unexpected troubles always brewin' aren't they?

Well, I'm off line. Gotta get some sleep!]<<<<<
     -- KHANx (13:45:51/7.10.54)

>>>>>[Nitro, RM is o.k.  A little out of it though.  He took the rum
and said goodnight (I just can't seem to get a rise out of anyone
lately). I'm now officially resigning my commission as barkeep.]<<<<<
        --  Kendra <15:51:02/07-10-54>

>>>>>[Oh! Just onemore little thing. Did someone make sure that the
stuff we took was clean of any tracking/homing devices ?]<<<<<
     -- KHANx (13:53:12/7.10.54)

>>>>>[I feel like shit, but am coherent enough to post this now.
First, Chains assures me that there are no homing devices on any of
the stuff we collected. Whether or not there are any mages capable of
tracing our toys, though, remains to be seen.

Those "things" that attacked KHANx are unlike anything I've
encountered before. They almost seemed to be some kind of mage
creation. Fighting them was something like fighting elementals, but
easier in the astral. I don't think KHANx' bullets were very
effective against them. Yet one more wee beastie that can only be
harmed with magic. O happy day. 

Legion, if you can get Nitro to stop licking your wounds for a
minute, can you tell anything about the healing properties of this
bracelet? I can't. Some of the other goodies, though, are
remarkable. They seem to be rather highly charged foci or spell
locks of some sort, though the only exposure to this kind of magick
I've had is through a few Eurasian friends. Another tie to
Mongolia? 

Now let's discuss that little astral spat, shall we? Nitro, Ragman,
and I had our hands full from the start. My elementals were
destroyed almost immediately, and the mages were giving us all we
could handle. If RM and I hadn't double teamed that one guy, I'm
afraid Nitro would look more like a charcoal briquette than the
lovely lady standing before us. I thought we were going down, but
then FraterNay arrived. AS TWINS! I've seen her astral persona
before, but never anything like that. And Kendra says she was
glowing? I know magickers are radiant, but that's beyond the usual.
Kendra, was she using the wire focus at the time or what? 

Once again, many thanks to the cyberboys. You gents can cover my ass
anytime. 

I never thought I'd say this, but I'm glad to be leaving San
Francisco. It's rather like a jacuzzi - it was exciting to be in at
first, but after a while, it just didn't seem so hot.

Next stop, Seattle. *snuggling up to Prophet and quickly falling
asleep*]<<<<< 
        -- Millhaus <16:15:53/10-JUL-54>

** ENCRYPT:  ##BABYCAKES## 
>>>>>[Y'know, you should really change your encryption scheme every
couple of days.  You build up enough encoded text, it becomes easier
to break the scheme.  However, maybe I can offer a little help.  Go
see Father O'Malley at the Puyallup Parish Catholic Church.  Tell'im
David Jacobs sent you, and he might, just might, be willing to share
a spell he created called Tongues.  It's sort of a friendlier version
of Mindlink, and related to Analyze Truth; lets you understand any
spoken language.  You hear it in your own native tongue.  Now, I
doubt he'd be willing to teach it to you, unless you're good
Catholics on a mission for the Church, but he might be willing to lay
it on the kid.  If you present the kid as an orphan who you're trying
to help, anyway.  Don't bother thanking me for the tip -- I already
took my finder's fee out of Doomsday's account.]<<<<<
        -- Pharelyte <17:00:99/07-10-54>

>>>>>[Just a reminder to everyone to keep you sensors out for my
show, "ICbreakers". Erin got it on ABN. It's really hip--I and my
technical expertise make it pretty accurate.]<<<<<
        --  Jaez <17:55:23/7-10-54>

>>>>>[ Millhaus:  FraterNay still has that damn thing stored away
somewhere as far as I know.  As far as her using it, it hasn't been
on her person since she's been here with me.  That's all I know.
Retract that, I also know she's still asleep on MY BED, I'm out of
vodka AGAIN and Rico's on my calender for a 'visit' this evening.
Maybe I'll roll her into the bathtub. Later.]<<<<<
        -- Kendra <18:59:07/07-10-54>

>>>>>[Raven TM, I know. I feel so silly. Me being overprotective,
what a joke. I couldn't harm a fly. Well, I COULD cause much trouble
those whom I don't quite get along with.  However, that's not a very
nice thing to do, so I usually limit my troublemaking to annoying the
corps.]<<<<< 
        --  Cybermancer <05:29:54/07-10-54>

>>>>>[Pharelyte, as you will note ([and no doubt] not that it will
stop you), I have changed our encryption. Thanks for the tip on the
Tongues spell.  As it happens, my chummer Eyestalk has already
secured an expert system that speaks the draco's lingo; it's just
that the lad's not tellin' us drek.

I'm sure that Doomsday appreciates you saving him the trouble of
transferring monies from his account to yours, but just between you
and me, our boy Doomsday is a mean-assed troll-type of warlike
disposition. I'm really not certain how he will respond to such
unwitting withdrawls (just a friendly work of advice, yes?).]<<<<<
   --  Flittermouse  <16:19:118/07-09-54>

***** Encrypt: ##DRAGONCHILD##
>>>>>[Well, well chummeros, I've got another story for y'all, but
first, just to clear things up...

Doomsday my large and sturdy friend, we got an expert system that
speaks Portugese even before we got the boy.  It's just that he
won't tell us anything more than what he'd like to eat next
(personally, I think he's afraid of something and chummer, it ain't
us!)  I sent Eyestalk to get the transcripts of what the wizworm
said that night (not long after he escaped from the Preserve) at
the Casa el Diablo.  So, when Eyestalk found the linguist, he found
that he was dead and the transcript was missing.

So, here's my tale.  I hit the streets and tried to find out if
there were any HMHVV-types that were actively running the shadows
(I figured that there would be damned few as they're not really
welcome even in the shadow crowd).  Anyway, I pulled a big ZIPPO. 
No one knew a fraggin' thing (or least ways, no one's talkin'. 
But, I kept after it.  So, a few hours later, I find myself buying
drinks at Dingo's down on the wharfs.  Then this pale-faced drek
comes in and taps me on the shoulder. 

I turn around and he suckers me right in the gut.  I double over and
he hustles me out the door.  He really didn't hurt me as much as I
let him believe, but I needed to buy myself some time.  So, he
throws me through the door and I hit the wall in the alley out side
(I must of cut my head when I hit).  At the first sight of blood,
he goes psycho and starts hissing and baring his fangs.  I make
like I'm goin' for my pistol and then catch him across the torso
with my monofilament line.  At first he just stood there, and then
the dimboy realizes that the odd sensation that he's feelin' is a
consequence of his insides falling out.  I pulled the line free for
a second cast, but he went mist form right then (I'll tell you,
chums, that's an eerie, fragging thing to behold) and I find myself
squared off against a brick wall.  So I went home (end of story). 
 So, then my sweets, looks like we're making someboy itch.

Anyway, I like the kid, and I vote that we see this through (after
all we're in it already and I cannot believe that the bad guys
WON'T hold a grudge).  That's my two nuyen!  Buzz for now!]<<<<<
   --  Flittermouse  <16:44:128/07-09-54>

>>>>>[Hoi, Chumskis! I've got a rigger named Captain Sydney who
makes a regular chopper run (from Frisco to Seattle) for me.  I've
taken the liberty to hold him over until I hear whether or not yinz
guys need a ride home (free of charge--although, I would suggest
that you extend a courtesy to my young rigger in the form of large
box of  malted milkballs (or some such confection).  The best part
is that he's not nearly as fussy as any airline when it comes to
'carry on luggage.' Just say the word and I'll forward
details.]<<<<< 
        -- Gargoyle <17:16:15/07-10-54>

>>>>>[I agree Flitter'. I say we go all the way. We're on nobodies
popularity list right now. By the way, I agree, the kid is worried
about something -- and it ain't us.
     
I'm going to go meet the guy who's asking around for the kid.  We'll
see whats up with him.]<<<<<
    -- NightShade (17:45:34/7.10.54)

>>>>>[Chummers, lets use the Pa=Y=en that we have to take a
vacation. Get the steam off. Party Hardy.

We'll see where we go from there.

Thanx, for the offer Gargoyle.]<<<<<
     -- KHANx (17:49:46/7.10.54)
 
>>>>>[Hey Flashfire, WHAT ABOUT ME?! Have you already forgotten
about me? Well, I'm on my way over that certain corner of the
Matrix where the 'runs happening. I'll leave one of my smart frames
here. If you don't need me anymore, or want to send me some
information, send word to it and it will be able to get word to me.
If you want me after all, I'll be with the others on Team 1. I'm
sorry that I didn't encrypt this, but a tar baby grabbed it on the
way here.]<<<<< 
        --  Cybermancer <06:13:05/07-10-54>

>>>>>[Hey Jaez, when is that programme of yours airing?  Got my Vid
recorder warmed up for it...  Heard it took some inspiration from the
old 1993 comic mag "The Hacker Files".  Got every issue locked in a
meat locker in Switzerland (oh, aren't shipment transfers fun!).

Anyhow, either mail me a time or just DL the fraggin' vid to me at
LTG #ENCRYPT ADDRESS# K?

Later!]<<<<<
        -- Stormblade <02:13:46/07-11-54>

>>>>>[ Thanx for the offer, Gargoyle, but I'm afraid your friend
would need an Ares Dragon with escort to get us and my nice new
wheels back to the sprawl. We're relying on some ground maneuvering
and stealth to expedite this one. We'll keep you in mind for the
future though. 

KHANx, don't worry about mundane tracking devices on the haul in
here. Even if my sensors _didn't_ find any this thing is so well
shielded that I doubt even Ares could find 'em in here. As fer
magic? Well Nitro said she'd take care of that.

We'll be crossing some rough terrain for the next few hours, so
y'all might wanna buckle up. ]<<<<<
        --  Chains <11:55:16/07-11-54>

>>>>>[ Ok, all, I just got back from checking on Ragman and
Fraternay. Ragman is ok, I didn't see anything out of place, or
threatening, in his aura. Fraternay, on the other hand, I'm not so
sure of. Her aura seemed to be trying to hide something from me. I
couldn't pin it down. Physically, she seems to be alright. I haven't
assensed her before the fight in the warehouse and so this may be
normal. But I've never seen anything like it before now.

Kendra, keep a close eye on her till we get back. I may be acting a
little over cautious, but it never hurt. And thanks for picking that
bottle up. I'll stock your bar when we get back, hon. ]<<<<<
        --  Nitro <12:01:51/07-11-54>

>>>>>[Pharelyte, if you don't return my money in 24 hours, I WILL a)
HIRE A DECKER TO KILL YOU, and b) PERSONALLY MAKE YOU FEEL WHAT ALL
THE METAHUMANS FELT LIKE ON THE NIGHT OF RAGE!!!!  And then I will
kill you slowly.  You have 24 hours.  And by the way, all the rest of
the money has been moved into nice cash.  Time is ticking. .  .]<<<<<
        -- Doomsday <12:11:07/07-11-54>

>>>>>[I know this public that's because I want everyone to know what
is going down.  Doomsday 'ol pal, due to our past association with
each other, I have been arrested earlier this morning by Lord S.
goons.  I will be deported ALIVE, if in 168 hours (a week from now)
That miserble "kid" you are holding is released to his agents in
Seattle.  If you don't do that I am a dead man.  Slot it, man, 'cause
I don't wanna die.]<<<<< 
        -- Midnight <12:18:45/07-11-54>

>>>>>[FRAG NO!!!!!  Doomsday, you idiot!  How could you let this
happen!!?]<<<<<
        -- Phoenix <12:19:43/07-11-54>

>>>>>[DREK!!!! Grrrrrrr. . . What a fraggin' day, first that
miserable decker now this.  Don't worry Midnight.  I won't let you
die.  I promise.  God, all I have to do is find a solution for
this. . .  Oh drek!  And Pharelyte I need that money back NOW!!!!
If I don't have it in 12 hours, due to this crisis. You will be
flatlined.  I don't have time for your drek!]<<<<< 
        -- Doomsday <12:22:20/07-11-54>

>>>>>[What was Midnight doing in Tir in the first place, and
Doomsday, if he doesn't come out alive, I will make you pay for
this.  Do I make myself clear!?  Lord S. has made it clear that he
will die.  I am in no position to change that.  I don't like it but
I won't enter this mess.  That is my position.]<<<<<
        -- Livewire <12:23:31/07-11-54>

>>>>>[Ummmmmm <gulp>  I unnerstand Livewire, sir.  I won't let him
die.  I promise]<<<<<
        -- Doomsday <12:25:57/07-11-54>

>>>>>[Good.]<<<<<
        -- Livewire <12:26:37/07-11-54>

***** Encrypt: %%DragonTeam%% 
>>>>>[Time for a new encryption.  I need to talk this one out.
Livewire is a professional assassin that I know and fear.  I have
worked with him in the past, and he makes me look like an infant
compared to him.  And I don't say that lightly.  He is an elf.  He
has done over 100 assassinations, a lot of which, were supposed to be
impossible.  He has connections in all countries.  I am in grave
trouble.  I will need the teams help in deciding what has to be done.
I am sorry about this.  I will (grimace) shell the nuyen out on this
one.  I owe Midnight that.  I suggest we talk about it.
**ENCRYPT:MEETINGPLACE/TIME**  I am extremely sorry to have entered
this situation.  I hope you'll be supportive.  See you at the meet.
By the way, I will be going only lightly armed, to show my neutrality
at this meet. 

P.S.  I am REALLY GOING TO HURT THAT DECKER!!!]<<<<<
        -- Doomsday <12:38:47/07-11-54>

>>>>>[ I do appreciate all your concern boys and girls.  Nitro I
always have a defensive aura when I am asleep. I'm sure you
understand.  Millhaus: as far as the glowing and the twins
appearance I had in astral, I , well... had a little assistance
from a beloved friend.  She had an interest in this little trek of
ours.  You know I can't vaporize that many foes at once on my own. 
I'm just "a little witch" remember (you overstuffed tiara stand)? I
know she will be contacting you soon, and you will be, no doubt,
pleasantly surprised.  To explain in brief, we were astrally
combinant. understood?  To the rest of the crew, can you please
send me a list of the trinkets (small description) you "acquired"
at the tourist trap?  There is large nuyen awaiting from a sincere
"collector".  Merit is still in the hotel here and pushing hard
regarding the focus.  He is also aware that if anything happens to
me, he will have no way to find it, so I think I'm O.K. there. 
Hurry back anyway.  Ragman: did you ever assence Merit?? If not,
would you do so, and Nitro, I could use a woman's opinion on this
as well. ****ENCRYPT:ALLTEAM  be very careful that the aura of
those objects shine as little as possible.  When the you send the
'inventory list', be certain it is VERY WELL encrypted.  I expect
you will have a safe journey back, but try to keep either Nitro or
Millhaus awake at any time.**** 

Millhaus: I will have plenty of gin to compensate for your lack of
sleep. I can hear you whining now.]<<<<<
        --  FraterNay  <14:27:21/11-July-54>

>>>>>[Belle, MT, here's the location of that address.  Digital Map is
appended to the file. It's an isolated facility, in the woods. I
can't find a corresponding LTG#, so they're either offline or very
private. However, I did scan government records and here's what was
slated: 
       
A Piggly Wiggly warehouse, filed in 2045 by P&W Food Services, Inc.
They just happened to be owned by a shareholding firm controlled by
Brit Tech. ZGotta run; Noodles or boiling over!]<<<<<
        --  Jaez <15:03:23/7-11-54>

*****ENCRYPT:##BABYCAKES##  
>>>>>[Doomsday, sounds like you're in deep drek.  I'll do what I can
to help, caus dis is our job.  Any one of us could be havin' da same
problems, an' I would hope you wouldn't leave me hangin'.  I really
hate da idea of givin' da kid to the fraggin' prince.  I have no love
for elves from Tir.  They are more racsist than any breeder dat I
know!  I even knew a coupla humanis drek, but dey ain't around no
more.  I would love to scrag dat whole army of da prince, but I doubt
dat we have enough firepower.  Maybe, we could pull a little double
cross though.  It'd be real dangerous, but just might work!]<<<<<
        --  Gawk <15:11:33 / 7-11-54>

>>>>>[BTW, I'm stoppin' at da Stuffer Shack on the way to the meet,
do you guyz want me to pick anything up?]<<<<<
        --  Gawk <15:13:36 / 7-11-54>

>>>>>[**INCLUDE AUDIO:  Jeopardy Theme**]<<<<<
        -- Pharelyte <Wuz Here!/Ha-Ha-Ha>

>>>>>[Geez, you try to do some people a favor, point out a hole in
their security, and do you get any thanx?  Ha!  Well, I ain't
returning the bux, Doomsday, old chummer, as I've already spent it on
some wiz new hardware, but I'll do you one more favor:  D/l the file
at the end of this post.  It'll tell you where Midnight's being held.
You're not the only one with holes in your security.  Gosh, I just
love pointing these things out... 

**INCLUDE:  Midnight**

'Nuff said...]<<<<<
        -- Pharelyte <Wuz Here!/Ha-Ha-Ha> <mobile connection>

>>>>>[Methinks that we have a fair bit of peril, my friends.  Hold
on... 
**VOICE MODE** 
ENCRYPT *KINGDOM*

Just doing some packing whilst I voice-post, chummers... Anyhow, my
lady Thorne gave me a buzz and told me that she's been hassled by
some corporate orc times... no racism intended... Buzz about the
London area is that someone's been probing us computer types to
find a chummer by the handle of "Midnight".  Luckily, I've been
keeping up with your latest posts, and I smell a corp doublecross
on the wind...  Any ideas? 

<*knock*>

Who is it?

Renraku Security.  We want to ask you a few questions.

Be right there.  <WARNING: Volume drop by 54%!> Merlin, logoff.

89785/ ]]]]dt 234esfdsg4&tfgj

d
65#@
NO CARRIER]<<<<<
        -- Stormblade <21:39:51/7-11-54>

ENCRYPT **KINGDOM** 
>>>>>[Whew!  That was close... told 'em I was a programmer for Epyx
Games...  Anyhow, I gotta bail now.  London is too hot for me.  Gonna
pack REAL fast and head out to see Thorne for awhile.  I heard
Seattle is a nice place to visit...

Anyhow, does anyone have some concrete data as to the connection
between Midnight and British corps?  Renraku is just one player in
all this from what the Brit Decker Scene is spewing..  Anyne with
ideas as to what is going down, LTG me at **ENCRYPT MAILBOX**.  The
info will be very helpful... But 'member, since my lady Throne also
got harrassed, the situation hits close to you mates as well.. 
Think about it. 

BTW, where can I get a new deck cheap in Seattle?  I've have to frag
this one... too hot.]<<<<<
        --Stormblade <22:46:47/7-11-54>

>>>>>[Chummers, I feel a world better now. Sorry I was rambling. I'n
ace now. So where we up to next ?  Anyways, thanx for savin' my hide.
I'm a big Go, on any target we select.]<<<<<
    -- KHANx (20:20:37/7.11.54)

*****DRAGONTEAM***** 
>>>>>[Chummers, we are in a world of drek. I met with the "guy" who
was asking questions about the kid. He's a "friend of the family". He
says: 1. We WILL turn over the kid in the next 24 hours -- OR ELSE.
2. We WILL nix Lord Ss army OR ELSE. "He" is willing to pay us double
the original price -- up front -- Because he knows we'll do what he
wants. He gave me a private demonstration of his "true form" and his
powers. Needless to say, I gave him vast AND detailed guarantees.
Doomsday, I really feel for your situation. I believe we got to pull
this one off. We will help your friend. But we cannot turn over the
kid to Lord S -- otherwise we'll be dead.  If you got a plan lets hear
it!]<<<<< 
     -- NightShade (20:26:51/7.11.54)

>>>>>[ Kendra? Kendra... WAKE UP!! Ha, ha... Gods, I crack myself up
sometimes!

We'll be back in the plex in about 8 hours. Our first stop will be my
garage to stash the wheels and grab some food, then we'll meet up at
your location unless you want to meet somewhere else.

The trip out of frisco was pretty easy. It can be that way when the
border guards think they're lookin' at an Aztechnology rig carryin'
Gods know what. Thanks fer that one, Nitro. I think Millhaus really
baffled the frag outta that poor guy, too. Probably _still_
scratchin' his head! ]<<<<<
        --  Chains <12:33:06/07-12-54>

>>>>>[ Chains, shut the frag up and get us home. ]<<<<<
        --  Legion <12:34:24/07-12-54>

>>>>>[ What'd I say?? ]<<<<<
        --  Chains <12:35:06/07-12-54>

>>>>>[Be careful with those Londoners, Stormblade. They chased me
from there to Seattle three weeks ago and I am sure they are still on
my trail...]<<<<< 
        -- Rotfuchs <12:42:15/07-12-54>

>>>>>[Thank thee for the warning, Good Sir Rotfuchs...  I have
arrived safe and sound in Seattle, no thanks to the overlords of
H.R.M.'s British Airways. 

As I sit here in this hole of a hotel room, I ponder as to how I can
locate other fair companions of my calibre in this new and wonderful
city..]<<<<< 
        -- Stormblade <07:13:55/7-12-54>

>>>>>>[ Greetings Seattlites, it's nice to be back.  For those of you
who know me you will know that in the past I have spoken how I have
never been able to return to the country that I was born and brought
up in, England.  I never bothered explaining the reasons as there was
nothing anyone could have done to help me unless they had high up
connections with MCT.  However a few days after my last message to
this board I recieved a disturbing message from my father informing
me that my mother had gone missing and that the company employing her
'Southtech' (MCT is the major shareholder, it is also my former
employer) had temporarily ceased trading.  Several hours after the
message I nearly get scragged by a bunch of MCT goons waiting for me
outside.  Needless to say I got away.

I soon decided that the best thing was to travel home to England and
find out what had happened to my mother.  The rest of the team
agreed to come along if I paid expenses.  I won't bore you with
details, fortunately my decker friend Chipper managed to arrange
for a diversion at customs so that we could get a few of our more
technological toys through, he also put us onto a fixer near the
Portsmouth naval base who could supply us with guns, ammo etc. 

We made contact with my father, (a huge man now scince he goblinized
and became a troll) who had already started investigations of his
own.  His own findings confirmed my worst fears that we had been
lured into a trap.  The reason you ask ?  Remember about a year ago
there was a series of raids on MCT establishments in Seattle often
involving the destruction of research labs, well that was me assisted
by my able friends, purely for revenge and profit. I did however stop
when the heat got too much and narrowly avoided capture, but 1 month
ago similiar raids started, almost identical to my own from a year
previous.  Well thinking back now, it must have been fairly obvious
where MCT were looking for the perputuator.

My father had a couple of leads which we followed up finding that
more than one of them was an invitation to an MCT ambush. 
Eventually we found the loaction of my mother, she was being held
in an old warehouse by the Southampton docks.  We new there would
be major SH*T in there but we had no other choice but to go in and
do the best we could. 

Believe me, we planned well, Speed had got hold of a couple of
drones and had managed to smuggle his remote deck through, myself,
Punisher, Polish, Blade and I.B.A. had got hold of some old
FH-HAR's, though we had to do without fancy toys like grenade
launchers, LMG's or even smartgun adaptors.  Noname had recently
finsihed bonding his pride and joy, a brand new power focus,
believe me even mundanes can see the power he carried when he used
to activate his two power foci.  We tried checking it out astrally
but found it powerfully warded, we tried checking it out
electronically but every time one of Speed's drones got close the
E/M interfereance emenating from the building rendered it's sensors
useless. 

Eventually we went in, Punisher took out the security cameras with a
crossbow he had got hold off.  The team then split myself, my
father, Blade and Polish went on one side, Punisher, I.B.A. and
Noname the other, together with Speed's two drones.  We planned,
but what happened was a pure bloodfight, inside it was pitch black,
then we were attacked by 4, yes 4 Barghests, Blade's throat was
ripped out and my father was left with a badly ripped arm.  Myself
and Polish had managed to slip into melee combat slightly quicker
than the other two and so were saved.  The other team was facing
equal problems as they found themselves under astral attack from
Noname's and IBA's active spell locks. Noname quickly became
involved in astral combat, astral combat alas that he didn't come
back alive from. 

Just after the first attack the second came, this time blinding
spotlights were turned onto us as quickly followed by automatic
gunfire.  The next five minutes invloved a series a dodging
maneuvers followed by some serious covering fire as the group lead
by Punisher covered the group lead by myself as we made our way to
a small office at the back of the warehouse, which is where we
presumed my mother was being held. 

In the office was a bound and gagged elderly black woman, my mother,
besides her was a young looking executive with a Fichetti pistol in
his hand, standing near the door was the muscle, fortunately just
one, but inside on the floor, were two bodies, both looked like they
had been burnt seriously from the inside.  These I realised later were
the two mages that killed Noname, but died in the process.

The battle was short, I had my still bloody sword at the muscle's
throat before he even knew I was there, at which point Polish
pumped a burst into the exec. Radioing to the rest of the group we
had completed our objective my father ran to my mother whilst I
checked the mages really were dead. 

We had to move quickly, English police will lock you up for along
time if they find you in possession of anything with more fire
power than a heavy pistol, and will heavily fine you just for
possession of a hold out.  What we had on us and the fact that we
had used them would warrant a full scale incident in England,
whilst the same thing happening in Seattle's barrens might just get
a mention on the 6 O'clock news.  Needless to say we got out
quickly, and onto a boat that we had arranged prior to going in. 
Unfortunately we had to leave Noname's and Blade's bodies behind in
that stinking warehouse. 

My mother and father are with me know, I had IBA and Chipper clean
out their assets from England and remove references to them in
Corporate files.  But I'm staying in my safe house until whoever
has started this new series of raids against MCT stops and it's not
really a place for my Mum and Dad. 

What I need is somewhere for them to live safely, our orginal
ancestors (4 generations ago) were from Jamica.  Does anyone have
any info on immigration to the Carribean League, not forgetting
that my father is a Troll.  I also need info on whoever is carrying
out these raids on MCT, cause whoever it is they have made the
raids appear almost identical to mine of a year ago.  So if someone
is out to get me, I'd like to know.  I've already lost two good
friends out of it.  Noname, Blade your names will not be
forgotten. 

So what am I doing now ?  Well looking for info as just stated,
especially somewhere for Mum and Dad to stay.  I also need some
cash seriously as most of what I had invested I will need to use
for death benefits to Noname's tribe and Blades family, not
forgetting rehousing my parents.  I noticed someone asking for help
here on the board, but he/she remained anonymous, however they did
mention Nightstalker and Sceptre's name.  These two I know, from
the sounds of things I could also handle the vacancy caused by
Sceptre.  So anonymous, if you are intrested in employing me fill
me in.  Most importantly with your name, as I won't work for people
I don't know.  But if Nightstalker can vouch for you then I'm
available.  Contact me at this node as there is no way I'm giving
out the LTG of my safe house. ]<<<<< 
        -The Powerhouse (18:25:56/12.7.54)

>>>>>[Pharelyte, first off your info on the Midnight is wrong, for
two reasons.  One Tir is watching this board, and two the moved him
anyway. 

***** ENCRYPT: %%%RESCUE%%%
Doomsday, first that pitful decker has worse security than you. 
Second, I know you already have problems, but me and the boys are
willing to help ye out if the nuyen is there.  I have a list of
volunteers that I am weeding through. This is being done through
me.  All the encryption will take Aztech 22 years to break, which I
think is suffice.  As soon as I think there is a remote chance of
breaking codes, I will switch them.  By the way, I took the
liberity of filling your account back up from you know who.  Even
though he did spend that much money after swiping it.  He still had
enough to recompse my fees and get you almost as much money as he
took.  I ended up taking it from three different accounts that he
set up under different codes.  All heavily protected. 
***** END ENCRYPTION ***** 

Anyway, get back to me soon.  I know you know the encryptions to
use. :-)]<<<<<
        -- Q <**:**:**/@@-@@-@@>

>>>>>[Doomsday, did you receive the transmission of the info I sent
you?]<<<<< 
        -- Iceman <11:52:54/07-12-54>

>>>>>[Yes.  Why did you, of all people send it?  I thought you would
be... Frag.

***** ENCRYPT: **ICEMAN MPCP ONLY**
I thought you and your mentor would side with Livewire.  I would be
honored to have you along of course. ** END ENCRYPT **]<<<<<
        -- Doomsday <11:54:59/07-12-54>

***** ENCRYPT: ##Doomsday MPCP only##
>>>>>[Naive as always.  We are looking forward to the challenge of
this task. As you know I trained with Livewire, but my mentor
was/is still his mentor as well and wants to teach another lesson. 
*shudder*  I don't want to even know.]<<<<
        -- Iceman <11:57:09/07-12-54>

***** ENCRYPT: %%%RESCUE%%%
>>>>>[I've got help from Q, Iceman, and Iceman's <gulp> Boss. 
Blitzkrieg, Phoenix, Shadowfox, Doc Jones are you available for
some work?  I'm paying.]<<<<<
        -- Doomsday <11:59:57/07-12-64>

***** ENCRYPT: %%%RESCUE%%%
>>>>>[Yes.  Of course.  But then again, you should have known
that.]<<<<< 
        -- Phoenix <12:01:03/07-12-54>

>>>>>[ Thank you very much, Jaez.  I have been doing the best I can
to be more socialable.  Nightstalker really helps alot too :) ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <11:16:53/07-12-54>

>>>>>[ So when's ICbreakers going to start running?  I want to set
my telecom to record it.  Have to see if your technical advising go
them to do a decent job of depicting decking. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <11:19:08/07-12-54>

***** Encrypt: Higlander Ritual Team MPCPs only 
>>>>>[ I just want to check with everyone who is going to help with
the ritual to free Highlander and make sure your going to be joining
us.  So Blitzkreig, Cooper, Drake and Fenris drop Nightstalker or
myself a line on if your helping and where we can pick you up at
tonight. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <12:04:17/07-12-54>

***** Encrypt: Fenris MPCP only
>>>>>[ Fenris, come and help I would (isn't he cute Princess?)...
Stop that Regent can't you see I'm (thinking about that cute orkish
butt of his)... Damn it!  You are such a pain in the butt! (I'm
just what you made me to be)... I'm beginning to regret doing that
(don't be cross at me)... Than stop interupting me when I'm trying
to concentrate.  (Alright) Now as I was saying, I hope you will
come and help guard the ritual, Fenris.  We could really use the
help. ]<<<<< 
        -- Princess (and Regent) <12:09:21/07-12-54>

>>>>>[Q, old chummer, I dunno whose accounts you took those creds
from, but they weren't mine.  Checked your own account balances
lately?  Oh, and thee encryption scheme %%%RESCUE%%% took far less
than 22 years to break.  I think you got sold a bill of goods by your
software dealer.  There's never been an encryption scheme that took
that long to break.  Frag, even in the days before decks, it only
took the Allies what, about nine months to break the German cipher?
And then they swiped an Enigma machine... but that's another story.
You really need to read up on recursion analysis.

Oh, there we are.  Finally got a trace on those three accounts. 
Well, frag, one of them was indeed mine, an old backup account I
hadn't used in a while. I suppose I should be more aggressive on
cleaning out my backups and restting their security.  The other two
-- oh, this is rich.  #1682643AFT999Z is a Renraku corporate
account used for Johnson disbursements, a shadow fund. The other,
#882643984NNN2143GGT7, belongs to Lofwyr.  Oh, this is just too
much.  'Scuse me while I go have hysterics. 

Much better.  Oh, the look on his face when he checks his balance...

And yeah, I know the Tir is watching this board.  Who do you think I
got the data from?  Ah, well, I suppose they'd have moved him
anyway.  Encryption is becoming really useless these days, doncha
know. 

Gee, I wonder how much Aztech would pay for the data I've glommed
here...]<<<<< 
        -- Pharelyte <14:13:08/07-12-54>

>>>>>[You Pharelyte, you do have on thing going for you, you are in
Davidson. But aside from that, I wouldn't talk to big.  First off,
because of what has happened to Midnight, he is looking to KILL
someone.  That could easily be you.  Secondly, I am surprised you
were fooled by info on locating Midnight. They planted it in that
system, that you went through, so that Doomsday, would walk into a
trap and be done with him.  That is a very poor reflections in your
abilities.  Thirdly, they knew you feed him the info, on the foney
location, by the fact that you feed it to Doomsday.  Very poor.

I would like to say, someone with the resources of Tir, would NOT
put the info in something that even Shadowland could get into.  If
you are aware of anything at all, until Spes leaked the info to
Shadowland, their deckers couldn't get anything out of Tir's
computers at all.  What you did, any novice could have done.  I am
not impressed at all.]<<<<< 
        -- Q <%$:@#:!^/**-##-@@>

>>>>>[ Anonymous: Lucky told me about Gepetto.  He should be useful.
As for Spectre's chemical lab, I have no idea where it is.  I know he
used to make his own plastiqe, but I don't know where.  ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <13:18:57/07-12-54>

>>>>>[ That's a pitty, Anonymous, but I really couldn't live in this
type of neighborhood anyway.  Would be nice for vacationing though.
As for defenses, we are rounding up a few people even as I
speak.]<<<<< 
        -- Nightstalker <13:21:12/07-12-54>

>>>>>[ Powerhouse!  I'm so Aaaaaaggggghhhhhh!!!!!! <link
terminated>]<<<<< 
        -- Cerise <13:22:22/07-12-54>

>>>>>[ Don't worry, Cerise.  It's gone and I'll handle that little
punk Pharelyte when I have more time. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <13:23:34/07-12-54>

>>>>>[ You sure?  Good.  Powerhouse, I'm really sorry to hear about
Noname and Blade.  They will be missed.  I made a few calls and I
have a place were you can keep you parents for a week or so.  Also if
you could help out and provide security for our ritual I would be
sooooo happy.  A physical adept is just what we need to fight spider
spirits.  Will you do it? 

BTW I find it rather interesting that your in trouble with MCT. 
Cyberbrains and myself once got in big trouble with MCT.  Link up
with us and I'll tell you all about it. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <13:27:27/07-12-54>

>>>>>[In case you haven't noticed, Q, I'm not out to impress anyone.
I don't need your approval or anyone else's.  I exist to point out
the holes in other people's systems.  The Tir has holes; you have
holes; everyone has holes.  They all need to know about them.  Oh,
and I didn't scam that data out of the Tir system.  The Tir is
blacker than my own heart; I don't go in there if I can avoid it.
No, it came from somewhere local.  But it'll take a pretty please and
a promise from you to buy a spellchecker to get =that= data.]<<<<<
        -- Pharelyte <Was Here!/Ha-Ha-Ha>

>>>>>[Midnight was one of the handles Kim used. I don't know if our
cases are related, but that could be a connection.]<<<<<
        --Jaez <18:12:32/7-13-54>

>>>>>[I did so checking on my records, Stormblade. Also, I got a
report from Belle and Mind Throttle, which I'll forward to you later.

Like I said, Midnight was one of Kim's handles, one that used while
working in the UK, as a matter of fact. As you know, he's the
bail-out from Fuchi who's disappeared; his persona and style match
those of the "AI" that's over there. Anyway, that's all I know, at
this point. Maybe once Highlander's free I can talk to him about
Fuchi. 

Belle and MT went into the Piggly Wiggly warehouse. The took an
elevator down to a sublevel and found another elevator that went
down to unlisted levels. Said it was like a hospital. Lots of
high-tech stuff. Dressed as a nurse, Belle wandered around, keeping
an eye out for things. She got the LTG#; I'll run and check it
tonight. 

New Deck: Try Nybbles 'N' Bytes in Tacoma. Nightstalker can get you
directions. They also sell games.]<<<<<
        -- Jaez <18:20:52/7-13-54>

>>>>>[Powerhouse: my street handle IS Anonymous, and it's a valid as
yours or any others for an ID, in the right circles at least.  A
pathetic joke that my surprisingly tiny mind enjoys.  And if it
causes some people trouble in trying to track me down, so much the
better.  Thanks for offering to help, but I'd point out (to prevent
any possible future trouble) that our missing friend's name is
Spectre, not Sceptre, as you have called him multiple times.  In his
current state of mind, such an error might not be appreciated.  And
he never had a since of humor anyway.]<<<<<
        -- Anonymous <##:##:##/**-**-**>

>>>>>[Though its none of my business....  
Can Pharelyte and Q. take their games of one-up-man-ship and ego
bragging elsewhere?  It seems like every month someone shows up
convinced they're the best and brightest, and can do anything they
like.  I doubt anyone forced to watch your spat is that interested.
I don't care who started it, or how much the other one is a fool for
not figuring out something completely obvious, or how much you've
stolen from eachother.  Try to remember that if you don't want
someone breaking into your accounts, then don't bust into theirs.
And besides, you are both fools for leaving any appreciable sums in
electronic accounts anyway.  With the bunch on this net, it's better
to have just about everything in hard cash/credsticks/goods anyway,
and use (very) temp accounts.  Sorry for the soapbox routine, maybe I
had too much coffee trying to keep up with Agent Cooper.]<<<<<
        -- Anonymous <##:##:##/**-**-**>

>>>>>[ Thank you for the notification that my friend's account has
been found out. I am sure he will be just so pleased that the
information was sent to the entire matrix.

I'm sure he also will be in the mood for roasted decker.

And if you thing broadcasting this number across the net wouldn't
get back to him, I see you are very sorely mistaken.

Ta, ta. ]<<<<<
        -- Lightfinger <7-12-54/19:42:11>

>>>>>[ Yes, Q. You are very correct. A certain someone has a number
of people watching this place, and I am sure he is doing it himself
as well. 

If anyone needs a hint, he's a Prince of the Tir, and has
scales.]<<<<< 
        -- Lightfinger <7-12-54/19:47:36>

***** ENCRYPT: Highlander Ritual Team only 
>>>>>[Hiya.  Count me in for the ritual.  I'll be outside General
Seattle's Hospital from 8pm until 10pm.  I would never back out, once
giving my word.]<<<<<
        -- Blitzkrieg <19:20:05/7-12-54>

***** ENCRYPT: Doomsday only
>>>>>[Pass until the ritual is done with.  Sorry I gave my word to
them.]<<<<< 
        -- Blitzkrieg <19:20:59/7-12-54>

***** ENCRYPT: PHARELYTE ONLY! 
>>>>>[This is pathetic.  First off, if you are afraid to deck in Tir,
then you have no reason to even be in my league.  I've done it
before, and I'll do it again.  Secondly, no ONE can break a code
that is shifted 100000x100000 integers in a day.  A mainframe can't,
you can't.  Trust me.  I have plently reasons to know. Also, I don't
know what planet your on, because when I swipe nuyen out of accounts
I don't leave traces.  Whoever hit those accounts, it wasn't me.
Thirdly, I have no bank accounts.  You are really starting to annoy
me.  And lastly, I don't buy my software, I write it.  Your an
insignicant decker, who is afraid of the truth.  I am not.  I am not
also, stupid, I know exactly who/what I am doing at all times.

P.S.  If you have no further positive comments I suggest you drop
it, before Doomsday really gets pissed.  If you think I am a joke,
you'll be dead before you know he is there.  He knows how to pull
off assasin jobs with the best of them.]<<<<<
        -- Q <..:..:../**-**-**>

>>>>>[First off, Midnight that is captured is not a decker, he is a
combat hermetic mage.  Second, Q does not have any bank accounts to
be robbed.  He only gets paid with information.  Let the arguement
drop on who is the better decker, please.  It is a waste of time and
space.]<<<<< 
        -- Iceman <20:24:57/7-12-54>

***** Encrypt: Recognize Raven 
>>>>> Raven:  You do not havvve to pick me up.  I will meet you at
the site.  I should havvve no problem reaching it before you begin.
See you there. <<<<<
      -- Drake <19:23:56 MST><07/12/54>

>>>>>[ Ok, chummskis and chummettes, we're about an hour out of the
plex. Hope you made some room, Kendra, cuz these guys are ready to do
some serious thinking and working, so you know what that means...
food! I hope somebody can cook, Gods know Nitro can't; everything
comes out well done...

Alright, patrol up ahead, Nitro, give us some cover please. ]<<<<<
        --  Chains <19:20:54/07-12-54>

>>>>>[ Fraternay, I'd like you to look at this bracelet that saved
KHANx's butt when we get in. You're the most familiar with that
other focus, and I'm only a base novice. From the time I spent
studying it, it does seem to have some beneficial attributes, but I'm
unable to determine whether or not it has any detremental qualities.

And Chains, what'd I tell you? ]<<<<<
        --  Legion <19:26:14/07-12-54>

>>>>>[ Sorreeeeee! ]<<<<<
        --  Chains <19:27:38/07-12-54>

>>>>>[ Foci Crew:  Wander on into ****ENCRYPT:ShadyAcres**** when
you return.  There's room enough for everyone here, but it will be
tight (is it just Chains, or is there leather too?)  Liquid
libations, yes, but you've gotta bring your own food (Millhaus,
make a call to your caterer). 

FraterNay is off again.  She said she would return soon.  Whatever
soon is to her.  I think she may have had some business with that
Merit character, but I don't know for sure.  She's logged a lotta
time talking "across the pond", as she and Millhaus refer to it.  I
personally think she has the hots for the one over the brine.

****ENCRYPT:FOR!THE!MAGES:  I do know enough about your 'craft' to
say KEEP THE SHINING TO A MINIMUM.  We've got enough to worry about
with all those souveniers you're bringing back, O.K.?
ENDENCRYPT**** 

Just one last request: Be gentle to my humble abode, OR YOU'LL ALL
BE OUT ON THE STREET WEARING SEQUINED GOWNS ! And my street ain't
pretty. *nervous grin*  Someone better get her before I finish the
liquor.]<<<<< 
        --  Kendra <00:27:04/07-13-54>

>>>>>[Legion, just caught your note.  I have some more info on the
bracelet.  There's more to it than meets the aura.  Please don't try
to make use of it. I will meet you all at Kendra's soon. No more
time.]<<<<< 
        --  FraterNay <00:34:09/13-July-54>

***** Encrypt: %%DRAGONTEAM%% 
>>>>>[ Well people I say we hand this kid over to the new player,
any aura that scares Nightshade is good enough for me. By the way I
got an info drop from SpotOn, it seems that the two mages were the
ones that ran into Swift, now there is one less mage to contend
with. I also got the impression that SpotOn thinks that there is a
Vampire in the compound, Coffin agrees and he should know. The
'distraction' is ready to run, and I managed to get a deal for some
new toys, they should be arriving at the hideout now.  Please don't
lose or damage them I've been contracted to give them a 'field
test' and don't want to pay the bill. ]<<<<<
        --  NodeFaerie <00:34:54/07-13-54>

>>>>>[ My order will be glad to help Highlander by defending the
ritual. 

Princess are you free Friday night? ]<<<<<
        --  Fenris <00:54:30/07-13-54>

***** Encrypt: ##BABYCAKES## 
>>>>>[ NodeFaerie -- Identification on your Jade Dagger team. Pried
straight from the cold dead hands of ##DECKENCRYPT## who,
unfortunately, felt it the wiser of courses to try to withhold the
information from me.

Sprite -- You're right on this one, a hermetic mage.  Prefers
illusions and manipulations, or so Duke G tells me.  Still is
outright nasty in magical combat, supposedly has combat-sensing
spells and speed boosters quickened on.  Initiate, probably no
higher than first rank. 

Treant -- Also a hermetic mage; strongly preferential towards
transforming manipulations, hence the name.  Be careful of
elementals around this one, as she is highly charismatic and never
goes anywhere without at least three earth elementals.  She is
believed to have an allied spirit as well; unknown capabilities. 
Uninitiated. 

Human #1 -- Known by the name 'Flicker'.  Speed-boosted to maximum
potentials, and target-acquisition cyberware as well. 
Smartgun-linked, custom sidearm and SMG are favored weapons. 
Boosted at ##CHIBACLINIC##, which is where I finally tracked down
the records. 

Human #2 -- No name found.  Facial comparisons suggest that the
individual previously ran the New York shadows under the name
'Firefly', but no conclusive evidence can be found.  'Firefly' was,
however, one of NYC's better tinmen, excelling in close-in
fighting.  No obvious cyberware; may be a physical adept.

I hope it helps; if it doesn't, you're going to have a hell of a
time making it .anywhere. alive.  If you need assistance, drop a
screamer into the Matrix -- I'll keep an ear out.]<<<<<
        -- The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros (10:16:46/07-13-54)

***** Encrypt: %%DRAGONTEAM%% 
>>>>>[People -- be careful about that 'friend of the family.'  If he
is who I think he is, he has the kid's interest at heart about as
much as Aztechnology is enjoying relations with, say, the CAS. 
Which is to say, nix.  NightShade, drop me a line in ##NODEID##
with what he looks like, and I'll be able to tell you for sure.

If he is, you'll need backup -- wizbang backup.  I know a couple of
people who might be able to help, (for the right price) and have a
certain vested interest in keeping your 'dracovampire' out of 'his'
hands.  Duke G is only one.

Oh, and don't drop into Pharelyte's 'Father O'Malley' trap -- that
'Puyallup Parish Catholic Church' stuff is a front for a Mafia shop
that deals particularly with locks and other magical extortion.  Give
me a call, I'll direct you to the goy they ripped the spell off
of.]<<<<< 
        -- The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros (10:16:46/07-13-54)

>>>>>[The Clearing House, Ltd., is looking for good deckers and hot
items.  If you need something, come to us.  If you got something,
come to us.  If you wanna prove something, we'll make sure you ain't
got nothing TO prove by the end of the hour.  Weapons, electronics,
heavy vehicles, information or creds, we can move it faster and
further than anybody you currently can contact.  ##LTGCRYPT##, fixers
only. 

Deckers, if you're in-between runs and can use a little extra cash
(and who can't) but don't want to work for no pansy-legal corp
pushing a piss-poor deck, or would like to work out in ShadowLand
but don't care to volunteer, we might be able to use you.  Find the
Wyrm, and maybe he'll think of interviewing you.]<<<<<
        -- The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros (10:16:46/07-13-54)

>>>>>[ Ah, good to be back in the sprawl. Nuthin' like a good drizzle
to set me back ta rights. Kendra, thanks fer the hospitality. I knows
I can get a might testy when I'm hungry and tired, I'll pay for the
trideo.

I'm going to go pick up Ragman, and get my Humvee. Anybody need
anything while I'm out? ]<<<<<
        --  Bunker <16:04:38/07-13-54>

>>>>>[ While your out? Why yes.  A new trideo.  The gowns are still
hanging in the closet if you can't return with one.]<<<<<
        --  Kendra <11:31:14/07-13-54>

>>>>>[Hey Raven, that guy who's trying to get ahold of you sounds an
awful lot like that Creeping Death or whoever who kept slurring his
vees' and esses. Watch out!]<<<<<
     -- Jaez <10:56:31/7-14-54>

>>>>>[ Cerise good to hear you're still ok, I've just read through
the backlog waiting for me when I got back from England the other
night.  Seems you had a bit of a problem with a Gator shaman :)
Anyway to business, ahemm hold on two ticks I'm just gonna set IBA's
decryption program running, I think you have the key....  ** IBA's
deuluxe Encrypt.  Hmm I can see I'll have to speak to IBA about his
spelling.

First off I accept the job but I've never been up against spider
spirits before and could do with some info.  I have had a nasty run
in with insect spirits before (shudder), they were NASTY, but that
was before I commisioned my sword which works wonders on normal
spirits such as elementals etc.. 

Could you also fill me in on what has happened with Highlander, is
he still wearing that ring ?  I know I offered to cut it off but I
really couldn't see him doing it.

I already have the list of the team going in that you sent me
earlier I noticed we are a bit weak on physical security side.  Can
those deckers and the rigger fire guns (sorry Nightstalker if
you're reading this, I know you can).  What might be better however
is finding out these spider spirits weak points and arming the
mundanes with something that will take advantage. 

By the way doesn't this seem a bit reminiscint (ok so I can't spell
either) of the time we had to rescue Highlander from FUK or Kurgen or
what ever he was calling himself.  He seems to have a habit of
getting himself into these situations :)

Onto other stuff.  Could you let me have that address please, I
really need to move my parents to safety quickly, especially in our
proffessions. 

Oh and before I turn off encryption, how did you manage to get a fan
club ? I mean I know you're a pretty girl but I'm beginning to
wonder if your ego hasn't gone sky high <grin>.  See ya at the
meet. ** End Encryption ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (17:57:19/13.7.54)

>>>>>[ Anonymous, so that is your handle is it ?  Well it certainly
does the job you intend it to do, confuse.  Sorry about the 'ol
spelling of Spectre, I guess thats what jet lag does for you
though.]<<<<< 
        -The Powerhouse (18:02:32/13.7.54)

>>>>>[ Powerhouse:  I'm coming to get you.  We need you here now, and
I want you to be up to speed on this.  You seem to be quite
confused.  I've got the address from Cerise so you can have your team
stow away your parents. ]<<<<< 
        -- Nightstalker <11:00:36/07-13-54>

>>>>>[Well the ball has started rolling. . . Watch your backs.  It is
time to clean some house.  I am DEEPLY regretting the fact to tell
you this, but Q is no longer with us.  It seems that he was decking
into matters to deep for his on well-being, especially since he is. .
. err was confined to a wheel-chair. I found several interesting data
files in his home, and removed them.  You were foolish to trust him.
You have a big leak now Doomsday.  Enjoy.]<<<<<
        -- Livewire <12:05:01/7-13-54>

>>>>>[How could you????  I thought you were a friend!]<<<<<
        -- Doomsday <12:05:26/7-13-54>

>>>>>[Business my friend.  I have a rep to maintain, and so I am
doing my job.  By the way, Midnight is enjoying his "DEBRIEFING"
very much.]<<<<< 
        -- Livewire <12:06:57/7-13-54>

>>>>>[Livewire, you may have been a friend once, but now that you
have decided to kill friends, you are just a traitor to me.  I am
ashamed to have called you a friend, and someone I could trust. 
Watch you back, pixie.  That's your last warning]<<<<<
        -- Iceman <12:08:54/7-13-54>

***** ENCRYPT: NightShade only 
>>>>>[I'm probably a dead troll soon.  What I want you to do, and
will try and help you to do, is go with this latest offer from the
friend of the family.  Assuming I make it alive, I will take my
share of the loot.  If not, could you donate a reasonable amount to
an organization that is dedicated to opposing the humanis policlub.
Thanks.   **END ENCRYPT**]<<<<<
        -- Doomsday <12:53:32/7-13-54>

>>>>>[Livewire, I am surprised you would take a job that would kill
off your "friends"  I guess that shows how much, people mean to you.
Just another body to be used for your own benifit.]<<<<<
        -- Doomsday <12:54:44/7-13-54>

>>>>>[I'm hearing faint rumors about insect spirits.  Anybody want to
bring me up to speed with this stuff?  Call me -- **PSYCHO** is the
place where I'll be, next few hours.]<<<<<
        -- The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros (15:25:**/07-13-54)

>>>>>[Well chummers there's a new band out there and it's real whiz.
'KA-POW!' has named it as the fastest rising new band of the year.So
when you feel like taking a break download a copy of Chrome Speed's
newest hit. For those of you who've never heard of them they're a 3
member band. There's Bliss on vocals, Akai on synthaxe and Brodo on
throbbers. 

*****ENCRYPT:TryMe*****
Well if you got past that encryption you might be interested in
knowing they aren't shy about running the shadows. If you need some
help give me a buzz at ##LTGHOME## and I'll see if we can get you
fixed up. *****ENDENCRYPT***** ]<<<<<
        --  Red <16:35:30/07-13-54>

>>>>>[****ENCRYPT:[F--C--S] at [NEWS] 
While all of you that were either asleep, or too blitz to notice (I
can't beleive you totally raped my liquor stash), I took advantage of
the quiet.  Remeber that Aztechnology directory I found named Mongo?
The one I found before I got my ass dumped.  Well, I have recovered
my lost pride. (I did a little program tweaking).  The directory had
three files, all by date.  Each one is just an account of other
visits to the site of Cullen/T'Hoth's ritual in Linao.  There were
three other visits, in '24, '26 and '39.  The results of all were the
same. In each instance they were trying to get to the actual site of
the Arago T'Hoth ritual.  The results were the same each time.  First
trip they sent two middle initiate mages, two archeoligist and three
corp suits.  All but one of the suits were killed trying to enter,
the one that was left was 'euthanized' upon his return.  By the
notes, there wasn't much left of his brain anyway.  On the second
trip the went up the ladder a bit for both mages and archeologists,
(sending four of each) they also sent a geologist.  They were not
heard from again and presumed dead.  I don't know what info or
inspiration made them send another team in '39, but this time they
sent their two top mages, hired some mage who came from some blood
cult sect, hired an outside archeologist, and sent two more of the
companies geologists.  Again, all never heard from agian and presumed
dead. 

I don't know what this means as far as the site goes, but Aztech has
'sacrificed' a lot of Corp. personel to get to it.  I couldn't
locate anything else that seemed related.  I'll look at the chips
next.]<<<<< 
        --  Kendra <17:05:18/07-13-54>

>>>>>[Q, I think you need to relax. You're obviously have to much
stress. Take a vacation or something. I know this beautiful little
LTG. All of the systems are sculpted wonderfully...simply
magnificent. Anyway, try it. ***** Encrypt: NeatLtg* The same goes
for you Pharelyte. I think that your under too much pressure from
this run. When it's over, I know this nice little vacation spot. I
have a friend who owns an island. Just tell me when you want to go,
and I think that I can arrange for transporation for you. Doomsday,
are you in need of money? I'd be more than willing to reimburse you
for the amount that was taken from you. No catch. No strings
attached. I'm just always happy to help out a fellow 'runner. Let
me know.]<<<<< 
        --  Cybermancer <04:15:07/07-13-54>

>>>>>[So, when da heck are we gonna do sometin'?  Da kid ain't gonna
sit here forever!  BTW what's da knew encryption codes?  Frag this
jobs gettin' long]<<<<<
        -- Gawk  <12:45:33 / 7-14-54>

*****DRAGONTEAM***** 
>>>>>[The guy who I talked to was definitely a friend of the family.
No doubt.  I got grade AAA proof on that. The kid nearly stepped on
me in order to get to this guy when I took him to the meet. But just
for the sake of argument, heres his description 
***FRIENDCRYPT***.

Gawk, this 'run was long, but now its about to come to a fast
resolution. Strap on your hardware -- its time to party. We'll deal
with Lord S, and then deal with all the other drek. This one is
getting costly in bodies. 

Doomsday, don't worry chummer. We'll beat this fragger -- and save
Midnight. Livewire can stick his !@$$!! you know where. I'll
monogarrote this fragger myself. Doomsday, I've only just met you
-- but your a real chum, so believe me when I say I'll cover your
back. Not going to let you down buddy.]<<<<< 
     -- NightShade (23:09:34/7.13.54)

>>>>>[Glad to be back. Bunker, thanx for the stuff but . . I guess
I'm really not hungry. Thanx for the place and info Kendra -- 'ts hot
stuff. 

So Aztechnology sacrifices alot of bodies to find stuff out. So what
does that tell us ?

You know, FraterNay, since I got that bracelet on I really haven't
felt well -- I mean I feel O.K. but not normal. I can't even look
at food -- and yet I have a craving for . . . something - I don't
know what. Its very strange. Did you guys put something in my
water, 'cause I'm seeing and hearing things rather .. strangely --
real sharp like. 

And Milhaus, I'm going in to sleep in the next few nights -- so
please leave shade down and windows closed 'Kay ?

I'm probably just tired from the run. After all their are prices to
pay for keeping my life.         HUH ?!?!? I wonder why I just wrote
that. Doesn't sound like me --- I must be tired.]<<<<<
   -- KHANx (23:16:23/7.13.54)

>>>>>[ Hope ya like the new Trid, Kendra. It's got all the options
plus a couple it's not supposed to have. Cost a little more than I
thought, but I figured I owed ya.

KHANx, you ain't that old, are ya? Get some rest and we'll go out
and close down some honky-tonk somewheres. Nothin' like a good bar
fight to get yerself right back into it. ]<<<<<
        --  Bunker <16:09:39/07-14-54>

>>>>>[ Nightstalker, thanks for the address.  I think PH is still a
little stressed from the England run, I'd watch him if I were you on
this run.  I'm sure he'll be a valuable asset but he's running close
to the edge at the moment.  I'd offer my services myself but magic
just spooks me out, even through all the years that I've been running
and I'm not about to place myself in a highly magical charged
situation. 

KAHNx those symptons you were describing are similar to a drug
obtained from the cactus plant.  I can't remeber the name off hand
but I know that native Americans used to use it as a hallucinogen. 
Apparantly it wears off in about a day. ]<<<<<
        -Punisher (15:29:26/7.14.54)

>>>>>[ Punisher, PH while you two have been enjoying the sunshine
I've been doing some real work.  I decided to try and run MCT's main
computer and got further than I though till some Corporate bleeding
decker spotted me.  Ok, I know I don't normally let anyone see me but
I'd been using some passcodes I 'obtained' earlier and wasn't running
my normal utilities.  I mean come on if you have the choice of
walking in no questions asked or have to sleaze your way past every
piece of security what would you chose. 

Anyway, I managed to browse some files before the corp slime alerted
the systems deckers.  The raids that have been happening recently,
well they definately think it was us.  Or rather did before I earased
all references to our team.  However there is a pattern to these
raids that I don't believe MCT have noticed.  All of them have been
aimed at cybertech research establishments or vehicle research
establisments.  Sounds like whoever going up against MCT is after
something specific but don't know exactly where to look.

I also dragged this up from the Seatle Newsfax Agency, seems like
they wrote it off as a hoax, but knowing what you guys find
intresting I thought I pop it in. Read and enjoy.

** Insert file.
Unconfirmed reports about the existance of Centaurs have been coming
in now for the last week.  Residents in Northern Scandinavia have
claimed that a group apparently fully sentient are living within
their great northern forests. Locals profess to seeing one or two
quite often guarding the reindeer herds that abound in Norther
Finland and Norway.  At the moment no sightings have been confirmed
but a special UN team is travelling to Scandinavia tonight to check
up on the reports.  If true this would add to the increasing number
of new sentient races being found in Europe, scientists are still
trying to explain why these new races seem to concentrate in this
part of the world compared to Asia, Australasia and the Americas. **
End Insert. 

As I say, quite amusing, I wouldn't give the report too much
credance as I understand the reporter was sacked a day later for
chip abuse. ]<<<<< 
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[ Punisher, are you sure about KHANX's symptoms resembling the
poison made from cacti? If that's the case then I wonder what would
have caused it? There were no cacti in Frisco that I remember and I
don't think anyone slipped any poisons into our food while we were
there. Unless...

KHANx, was your enviro-suit fully sealed? It didn't get ripped in
the warehouse, did it? If it did you could have gotten a dose of
what they were circulating in the air in there. If that's the case
then you should be okay in about another 24 hours. You're still
alive so you couldn't have gotten that big of a dose. From
assensing you I noticed quite a few bio-tech mods, so your immune
system should handle it. 

Legion will check you out when he gets back from a meet he had to
attend, so hang in there and get some rest. Watch something on
Kendra's new trid maybe. It's really neat. ]<<<<<
        --  Nitro <17:15:26/07-14-54>

>>>>>[Hi everyone.  After months of fixing my damn boat, I'm back on
the net. How is everyone doing?  And where is that damn Dark Elf?
I'm hungry.]<<<<< 
        --  Tirandor <10:25:59 / 07-14-54>
            From the Dragon's Desk

>>>>>[ Nitro, yep I'm certain about that Cacti drug, wish I could
remember the name.  But from what I remember you have to take it
internally, so unless someone has doped KAHNx's food or unless he's
been buying stuff from strange men on street corners it is probably
something else.  Your suggestion about his suit being ripped makes
sense. ]<<<<< 
        -Punisher (16:22:56/7.14.54)

>>>>>[I think the drug is called Mescaline in its refined form. It IS
stil used by certain us of in the Shamanic traditions to teach Astral
projection.  Crazy stuff. First time I tried it, I had to be sat on
by and Ork friend of mine to stop me flying off the top floor of my
apartment block.]<<<<<
        --Ratty <16:33:05.12z/14-07-2054>

>>>>>[ Ok so who's the joker pretending to be Tirandor, the lizard
never used to care much about our well being as he sent his goons
against D.E. and crew. I got the distinct impression from the fat
scaly thing whose toy boat resembles Swiss cheese that he felt he
was too good to talk with us mortals. 

So which ever 1/2 bit decker out there is doing this beware cause if
you don't come clean I'll just have to send a trace routine after the
next message, together with a special viral routine I save for jerks
like you. ]<<<<< 
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>> Brrrrrrrrr.  I.B.A., do you still have D.E.'s virus he used on
their main comp.?  I think this guy is due if he is going to try this
drek, excuse my language.  I lost most of the people I call family
due to that "Dragon" and his companions.  If you really want to
persist with this I am sure there are plenty of folks out there who
would enjoy playing with your corpse be you dragon or not...  <<<<<
      -- Lace <08:49:48 MST><07/14/54>

>>>>>[ Lace if you mean the virus that he used in his Core Wars then
yes I did manage to get a copy of that, though in the event I never
managed to use it against MONICA, I found a helluv a lot of her
frames though and ... well I had the worst experience of my life
shortly after.  I also have a copy of that GNU shield that DE made.
As to any virus that DE used against DDI then I'm sorry but I can't
help you there.  I do however have a very nice little viral
concoction just tailored to cyberdecks, I can let you have a copy of
that if you'd like. 

However I agree the idea of some decker coming in pretending to be
someone they aren't really frags me off and I'd appreciate teaching
them some matrix etiquette the hard way.  If ya catch my meaning
<grin>. ]<<<<< 
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>> I.B.A., I see you got my meaning.  I really don't know enough
about this matrix stuff.  I am a mechanic and rigger.  And a Lady
might I add.  However, this lady will get down right ticked off if a
certain person pertending to be someone does not apologise quite
quickly...  And if Highlander is using this as a warmup for coming
back after that ritual, 'nuff said. <<<<< 
      -- Lace <09:24:47 MST><07/14/54>

>>>>>[Well sheesh, y'all sure hold a grudge.]<<<<<
        --  Tirandor <11:47:49 / 07-14-54>
            From the Dragon's Desk

>>>>>[FOCI CREW: The catus is correct, but has nothing to do with
KHANx. Unless there was some relation to the virus and there was a
problem with his Envirosuit.  I'm certain Millhaus will be able to
shed some light on this.  WILL YOU CHILDREN PLEASE PUT YOUR TOYS
AWAY, SOMEONE IS GOING TO TRIP OVER THEM AND GET HURT !]<<<<<
        -- FraterNay <12:05:14/14-July-54>

>>>>>[Sigh.  Well first off, I would gladly have relayed the info
about the vacation spot to Q, but since I watch his body go through
the incineration process at the morgue, he's got a . . .  permanent
vaction of sorts, all expenses paid by Livewire.  Thank you for the
offer on mony though, but I am going to see if I live long enough to
collect my share of this job, if I do, then I shouldn't need the
money, and if i don't, well I really won't need the money.]<<<<<
        -- Doomsday <11:18:47/7-14-54>

>>>>>[Hang in there Doomsday. . . Livewire, just thought you should
know, somethin' about your son. . . *smirk* I think the phrase is I
just returned your favor for what you did to Q.  Ask the appropiate
people. . . I know you will.  By the way, I am going to stop
you.]<<<<< 
        -- Iceman <11:20:49/7-14-54>    <mobile connection>

>>>>>[Ever impressive, you bastard!  I'll get you for this, Iceman.
I promise.]<<<<<
        -- Livewire <11:21:38/7-14-54>

>>>>>[Oh so some people do mean something to you.  How interesting.
To bad that person is now dead.]<<<<<
        -- Iceman <11:22:34/7-14-54>     <mobile connection>

***** Encrypt: ***DRAGONTEAM***
>>>>>[Count me in for helping out SpotOn, and finishing the rest of
the mercs off.  Then I'll worry about Midnight.  I've got no choice
now.]<<<<< 
        -- Doomsday <11:24:07/7-14-54>

>>>>>[Tirandor (and I know it's not you, unles you've become a young
hipster while recuperating) I think you should know that claiming to
know (let alone be) someone powerful can be very dangerous, not only
from whoever you impersonate, but from their enemies as well]<<<<<
        -- Jaez <12:25:42/7-14-54>
        
>>>>>[ Greetings all. I'm a new guy with nothing to do but wander
this lovely little net.  I'm bored, anyone got anything to do? ]<<<<<
        --  CyberWolf <12:53:15 / 7-14-54>

>>>>>[FraterNay has invoked my name again. I don't know if I'll
_ever_ get the research that The Ragman and I are working on
completed if you all don't stop fussing over trid screens and the
like. 

Just the facts, ma'am.

Fact one. The bracelet was on KHANx for _exactly_ 110 seconds.  When
FraterNay says two minutes, she means two minutes.  

Fact two. I then let Legion look at the bracelet, and he's posted
his opinion.  

Fact three. I now have the little charmer in my posession. 

Fact four. I rather wish I didn't.  

Fact five. I don't know anything about a rip in KHANx enviro-suit.

Fact six. I forgot to mention earlier, KHANx woke up in extreme
pain, even with the healing from the bracelet. I gave him the only
thing I had handy. It's an extract Gryphon gave me to relax. 

Fact seven. I'm losing valuable research time. RM is going to be
extremely upset if we can't finish this fast.

FraterNay, please try to keep the children under control. Kendra,
you know, jal'enedra, you're always welcome over here if the crowd
at your place gets too much to handle.]<<<<<
        -- Millhaus <13:23:11/14-JUL-54>

>>>>>[Gosh, what a horrible day to be in your shoes Iceman!  When
you get back to Seattle, I would recommend making all the funeral
arrangements for our _former_ Mentor.  I deeply feel the pain of
the loss of him and my son, but instructions were clear.  I hope
afterlife is kind to that man. 

My sources tell me, that you Doomsday, are no longer in possesion of
the kid. Shouldn't take too long to confirm this.  If that is the
case, Midnight won't have much time left. . . Just a deadly little
afterthought.]<<<<< 
        -- Livewire <12:37:24/7-14-54>

>>>>>[I am Tirandor and this imposter is lunchmeat.]<<<<<
        --  Tirandor <From the Dragon's Desk>

>>>>>[Now _THAT'S_ the real guy.  Nobody but the real wyrm can be
that gruff.]<<<<<
        --  Wolf 359 <13:41:50 / 07-14-54>

>>>>>[Hey guys, what happened to our job?  I'm out of =Y= and I'm
getting hungry.  If nothing happens soon, I'm going to have to start
working on the side again!]<<<<<
        --  Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

>>>>>[Couch, you lazy piece of drek! Why don't you set your damn
clock!?]<<<<< 
        A Friend <15:44:54 / 7-14-54>