>>>>>[Flittermouse, I got a great pistol.  It's a custom Browning
Ultrapower. It has the stoppin' power of a predator, but looks
neater.  It kinda small so it is easy to hide.  I wear mine in my
ostrich leather boot!  My Ultrapower has a integral smart link,
extended clip, integral recoil dampner, real mahogany fitted grip,
Darkside(tm) disposable invisible silencer, etc....  Of course, in
a pinch, a Roomsweeper works pretty good too. 

You're welcome to try it out if ya want to some night.  It's real
purty and packs a helluva bang!]<<<<<
        --  Gawk  <17:00:00 / 7-28-54>

>>>>>[BTW, I spent a ton of money in da past coupla weeks and could
use another job.  Anyone need some brawn?]<<<<<
        --  Gawk  <17:13:35 /7-28-54>

>>>>>[ As the other Raven has already said, we are not the same.
However I find it rather annoying for yet another Raven to log onto
this board.  I guess my name is just too popular. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <15:49:20/07-28-54>

>>>>>[ Raven on a bike!?!  That would be a sight to see. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <15:49:49/07-28-54>

>>>>>[sorry, mage. I've been raven ever since I started running...
but I've been think of fading to a differ tag. but for now, I tink we
can get by... no need to frag. oy, chummer?]<<<<< 
        --  Raven <19:02:03/07-28-54>

>>>>>[In my own, humble, opinion, you can't beat the Colt Manhunter.
It's got the punch, and it holds the most bullets.  What more can you
ask for? (Well, a built in smart-gun link would be nice....)  Anyway,
that is my pistol of choice.]<<<<<
        -- Highlander (16:33:23/7-28-54)

>>>>>[Hey chummer, ya might better watch it!  Those be the Ancients
colors. Us elves stick together and I know one of the Ancients up
high.  I don't know what ya did to them, but you might want to walk
carefully.  I have heard rumors that the Ancients are led by a
vampire bitch.]<<<<< 
        --Cowboy <19:51:11/07-28-54>

>>>>>[What was that about the Ancients?  When I first came to this
city, several of the members attacked and tried to rape me.  If
someone is having a problem with them...  I'll waive my usual
consultation fee.]<<<<< 
        --  Brandywine <18:55:27/27-7-54>

>>>>>[Sorry Raven the Decker, the bike that I saw was under an ork,
not an elf (I don't know how I missed that in the original
description of the incident), so I wouldn't want start you on a
wild-elf-chase, however, as y'all might imagine, I can't abide
rapists.  If fact, I relish nothing more than taking them apart
(literally and slowly) with my monofilament axe.   Brandywine,
that's a serious accusation (and I, personally, never had anything
against the Ancients), but I could certainly be persuaded get
involved, if you know what I mean...]<<<<< 
   --  Eyestalk  <17:10:10PST/07-28-54>

>>>>>[Shoot babies, now I got so riled up just thinkin' about this
idea that I couldn't wait to log on to post an announcement about 
a party werein we ALL got together to rate some pistols (on the
shooting range of couse) and THEN enjoyed some 'breads & libation.'
Would any of y'all be interested in attending Seattle's First
Annual Tejas Shoot-Out. It'll be a real downhome shin-dig with
(square) dancin', yippee-aye-ayin',  and honest to goodness Tejas
barbeque (and sushi too [as I'm half-Japanese]).  What do you say,
chummeros? (Keirkagard, Gawkie, and Highlander, as you've already
posted with regards to the pistol question, I would be VERY
disappointed if y'all said 'No.' Nightshade, you'll be there too,
yes?]<<<<< 
   --  Flittermouse  <17:31:06PST/07-28-54>

>>>>>[Eyestalker, I thank you for your urban chivalry...  But if the
Ancients are not currently causing any real problems...  well, I'd
prefer to just leave it.  The incident occured many years ago (I was
16 at the time) and I handled it in my own way.  I'm sure I ran into
a group that were particulariy rough, or stupid.  But I must admit
that they formed an early and irreconsilable bias.  It was, after
all, my first night in Seattle.  But, on the plus side, I met a now
old friend, who came to save the 'day' that night.  He was a little
late for the meat of the encounter, but I was a scared kid, and
needed a hell of a lot of consoleing after it was all over.  Of such
things friendships are built...  *insert wistful, pathetic smile
here*]<<<<< 
        --  Brandywine <19:43:54/27-7-54>

>>>>>>[Did someone mention a job?  If you need info...  well, it goes
without saying, I've got it for you.  If I don't already have it, I
know somebody who does.  Granted, my services come with a price, but
it seems reasonable to me... Contact me and we will discuss
terms...]<<<<<< 
        -The Madman

>>>>>[I hate fixers.]<<<<< 
        --  DOA <20:02:46/7-27-54>

>>>>>[That's because you've been spoiled.  But, ey, child.  I echo
the sentiment.]<<<<<
        --  Brandywine <20:03:01/27-7-54>

>>>>>[It was no sentiment.  I hate fixers.]<<<<<
        --  DOA <20:03:12/7-27-54>

***** Encrypt: ##Brandywine##
>>>>>[I breathe a sigh of relief to hear that we're not going on the
warpath.  I guess that deep down I'll always be a vigilante.  To be
perfectly honest, I have little stomach for violence; still, I've
always felt that a statement against crime should be appropriately
punctuated (i.e. chop-chop).]<<<<<
   --  Eyestalk  <12:28:32PST/07-28-54>

>>>>>>[Fixer?  Fixer?  where did I mention that?  I am merely a
dedicated ...Ahem... "member of the electronic community".  I try
to save my customers money, granted, by working from the privacy of
my own home... My hazard pay is rather high, I'm afraid.  But take
me along on a run, and you'll find that the nuyen is well
invested.  The wonders of the matrix are not the only area of
expertise for this elf...]<<<<<< 
        --The Madman(08:47:36/07-28-54)

>>>>>[Did you see his time/date stamp?  What was he doing UP at that
ungodly hour?]<<<<< 
        --  DOA <21:00:01/7-27-54>

>>>>>[It said 10 minutes to 9am.  Just because YOU sleep until 3 in
the afternoon....]<<<<< 
        --  Brandywine <21:01:49/27-7-54>

>>>>>[It's in self-defense!]<<<<<
        --  DOA <21:02:12/7-27-54>

>>>>>[What?  You lost me.]<<<<<
        --  Brandywine <21:02:39/27-7-54>

>>>>>[So I don't have to see the men that walk in and out of the
hallway in the morning....]<<<<<
        --  DOA <21:03:14/7-27-54>

>>>>>[Child...  you had better run.  Far and fast.  I sleep alone,
as you well know.]<<<<<
        --  Brandywine <21:03:52/27-7-54>

>>>>>[Sure...  SLEEP alone...]<<<<<
        --  DOA <21:04:28/7-27-54>

>>>>>[Enough.  It seems puberty has finally hit.]<<<<<
        --  Brandywine <21:04:49/27-7-54>

>>>>>[Yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes!  Its been a long time since I've
been ta a good no holds barred party.  Yippee.  I can't wait.  When?
where? I'd babble more, but I think I'm gonna buy a knew gun for da
occasion. I know...]<<<<< 
        -- Gawk  <21:53:20 / 7-28-54>

>>>>>[I was bored waiting for that other job of mine to come about so
I did what I do best, read.  I've been plugged into my deck off and
on for the past couple of days looking for interesting tid bits, and
I found some. 

1) LTG 555-3243l6 is great if you need to know about the weather 
2) WizBang's has a drek poor selection of classic trids
3) Ford is working on a new generation of Mustangs, a classic car
        from the last century.  Stats say it is the equal to the
        Dynamit 
4) Fasion-4-u plans to start marketing a new piece of cyperware-
        eyes that glow in the dark. Available in a plethora of
        colors. 

To my surprise, I found a file in a small think tank's system called
BILL- egr.synth.life.  I haven't broken the ice on it yet, but I
looks like it has something to do with that Spigot and William.  Do
you guys wan{1 min remaining} sorry, Do you guys need more help?  I
have to change links, chat later]<<<<<
        --  Couch  <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

>>>>>[Egads, wish I could come.... but there's no real-time partying
for this Wyrm, folks.  Send my regards to the targets, and fire a few
dozen rounds for me.]<<<<<
        -- The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros/Epsilon (3:30:00/7-29-93)

>>>>>[All right, Wyrm.  I'll do that.  So where is this 'party'
taking place, ladies and lords of the shadows?  I will bring my
favorite sidearm, and hope it compares favorably....

Incidentally -- whoever was getting involved with these 'demonic'
creatures -- did you say it was some sort of machine that was
creating this 'portal', or was it magical in base?  Please
reply.]<<<<< 
        -- Cat (Who:Walks/Through-All)

>>>>>[*****ENCRYPT:SecureCode1 
Clever.  Hm.  Thank you oh so kindly, William 6174.  And I suppose
that delivering them via rapid-transmit Matrix burst at close range
directly into your node/deck is ingenious.  We used to call it a firm
handshake and direct, secure FTP..... that was a while ago, though.
Decades.

I've taken a look at your program module files.  Interesting names,
and some curious construction, but ..... I'll see how your
variations work; if I find them inferior, I'll use my own, perhaps
with some of the design concepts that you have in these as
modification. 

I believe I follow your description of the removal of Matthias --
this seems to require some rather precise physical-virtual
co-ordination. Lady Jaez, will you be able to deck in near enough
to the location that a portable radio hotwired into your deck's
interface sequence will be able to reach our physical friends?  If
you can do that, I think I can do the dirty work in the Matrix
while they do it in the flesh, and you co-ordinate between
us.]<<<<< 
        -- The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros/Kappa (**:**:**/7-29-54)

>>>>>[Required -- single individual, self-sufficient, combat
capable, skilled at physical insertion and self-extraction, to
conduct data raid on high-security offices.  Serious inquiries only,
redsheet and references preferred but not required.]<<<<<
        -- Splicer (4:10:39/7-29-54)

>>>>>[Hallo, Flittermouse. Well, if you look for a new PISTOL, there
is only the Morrisey Alta that tickles MY fancy overe here. I know,
it looks like some- thing the cat brought in, but what the heck... it
works and is light (in weight) My first choice in offensive weaponry
is still the H&K Urban Combat SMG from my olde Heimatland. If you
want one, I have one spare in my suitcase.  The good thing about it is
the structure (NO metal, don't ask me how), the bad thing is the
weight... Ah well... It is just fun to fire it... If you want it call
me under ****ENCRYPT : FLITTERMOUSE-GUN-ONLY ****. Tschuess.]<<<<<
        -- Rotfuchs <10:28:25/07-29-54>

>>>>>[Mornin' Terms. What bleedin' misrable weather you lot have
around 'ere. Phoenix, must 'ave missed your first posting, but if ya
need me, I might be a bit of an edge in the ol' Fatherland, speakin'
a couple of those foreign languages and all that guff. Just give us a
bell ...er...data thingy. 

Raven the Decker bloke - there was this splitter on a Rapier down
'ere in the Barrens - frag me chummer,what a race we had, me bike's
a Rapier too, but I had her fitted with few mods.*BIG grin* -
any'ow this bike looked new and had a new paint job too. The Trevor
on it ain't all that good though, if it is your bike, I'd be a bit
choked, 'cos matey decked it on a corner. If you wana find it. Post
me, matey]<<<<< 
  -- WHAT(10:22:43/29-07-54)

>>>>>[Oh Stormblade - cheers mate, the code worked great, did a have
a few problems which caused me screen to Elvis but apart from the an'
it spitin' chips everywhere, it's fine.

Still lookin' for that Pub and Pint *sigh*]<<<<<
  -- WHAT(10:26:23/@!-49-YY)

>>>>>[Hey babies!  I sent Eyestalk out to find a suitable site for
our fiesta.  I'll post the time/date etc. soon.  I'm hopin' that none
of y'all get the idea that a personal invitation is required (and
while we're on the subject neither is formal attire or a handgun).
Buzz for now (I'm off to track down some crepe paper, pinatas, and
balloons).]<<<<<
   --  Flittermouse  <06:14:24PST/07-29-54>

>>>>>[Ok, I have had a MAJOR screwup here, I have lost a majority of
my mail so, I need those of you who want to work to send me messages
saying so.  I need ONLY nine runners, 4 samurias, 2 deckers, 2 mages,
and a rigger.  I want you to send me a brief statement about your
experiences. I am intrested with anyone who has had experience with
corperate raids, get in touch ASAP.  Watch you backs.]<<<<<
        -- Flashfire <07:40:45/07-29-54>

>>>>>[First the job as it entails, is to take a look into MIT&M magic
department, see what's up there.  I will then probably have to track
down someone that is already on the move.  Last I heard he was
somewhere within the old Germany.  And lastly track down his ex-wife,
who seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth.  I don't
know how difficult this will be, but my "employer" SHOULD be willing
to pay the travel expense, plus a fair wage.  WHAT, you sound very
qualified for this, I would love to have you along. Gawk, if you need
work, and are willing to see foriegn places, I would love to have you
as well.  DOA are you still interested, if so I would slightly perfer
to have you along, instead of Madman, for two reasons.  One, I have
heard of you before, and two, you sound at least a little bit willing
to travel.]<<<<<
        -- Phoenix <10:52:23EDT/7-29-54>

>>>>>[Shouldn't that say "serious _injuries_ only?"  I'm interested,
though, seeing as how I've got the FIREpower to make it AND the deck
to get your data... If you're interested you know where to find
me...]<<<<<< 
        --The Madman(10:06:23/07-29-54)

>>>>>[Chumliechn, if you are interested in someone who is VERY
familiar with the Euro- area, I have many old contacts over there
from when I was in the (Text.DELETED 2mp)should be able to help a
great deal.]<<<<< 
        --Cowboy <11:04:52/07-29-54>

>>>>>[I'm applying for the job in the samurai category.  I'm skilled
in stealth and unarmed combat, as well as silent sentry removal and
extraction. I can pass any security scan you care to mention. I
haven't done personnel extraction, but I've done plenty of
crash-and-grabs, and even more sneak-n-runs. ]<<<<<
        --  Burn (11:15:22/07-29-54)

>>>>>[Ok chummers, we're a bit miffed right now. Turns out our latest
manager is screwing us over with a little loophole in our contract.
Anyway I need a good decker to clean up a few things.  Contact me at
##LTG## for more info.]<<<<<
        --  Red <12:25:30/07-29-54>

>>>>>[*****Encrypt:SecureCode1  
Ouroboros- Tell me when to go to secure code 2.  Don't get to fancy
with the Moddies, it runs on the same design as the EONPP virtual
maintence tools, because that's exactly what they are. The motor in
particular, I know is only about 80% as powerful as it could be, but
its really quiet and emits almost no trails to follow.

Jaez- Here is the pipeline map of the place. For the most part, it
will save you the hassle of going in the front door, which has a
bunch of securtiy which I don't know about. I've circled entry
point D. It had a leaky entry monitor a weak ago, and I hadn't
reported it before the explosion. I don't the resident maintence
people have gotten around to noticing it. But, then their resident
maintence people have gotten around to noticing alot of things. 

There is something else I'm forgetting. Its minor though, I'm sure.

I'm getting a wheelchair today, but by next Tuesday I'll be on
crutches.]<<<<< 
        -- William 6174 <12:31:07/7-29-54>

>>>>>[Flashguy, I'm still here for you if you need a good decker.  I
deck from a remote spot using a secure sat-uplink.  This makes my
location virtually untraceable.  I'm experienced in covering for all
types of runs: raids, data steals/dumps, and yes...
extractions.]<<<<< 
        --  Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

>>>>>[I'm game, sounds like it could be a blast(he he)  WHAT's going
on with it? (snicker, snicker) when doth it start? Oops, it's later
than I thought, I gotta go and sober up before my date tonight.  Talk
to ya later.]<<<<< 
        -- Gawk <12:57:22 / 7-29-54>

>>>>>[Doomsday and I are all set to enter the place.  Just send us
the word, and we'll do our part.]<<<<<<
        -- Shadowfox <12:03:07/7-29-54>

>>>>>[Glad to hear you're feeling better, William. I still have
reservations about decking into that place. . .if I am being watched
then they might find out and spoil the whole plan. BUT, if we can
find out more about them, it would obviously be in our mutual best
interest to find out what we can before they come to us. BTW, you'd
better not be holding anything out on me. I hope your memory clears
up soon.]<<<<<
        --  Jaez <13:25:21/7-29-54>

>>>>>[*****ENCRYPT: SecureCode1

Shadowfox- I just remembered what the other important thing was.  The
clean room is heavily plated, don't use full metal jacket or
explosive ammo, because it will ricochet all over the place. You
probably don't need to worry though, once you get into the clean
room, only a really stupid guard would try to bust in and mess up
the valuable stuff. 

Wyrm- Is everything set?]<<<<<
        -- William 6174 <13:29:41/7-29-54>

>>>>>[*****ENCRYPT:SecureCode1 
Jaez- No, that's definitely all the important stuff. You saw the
message to Shadowfox, right? No crazy gunplay inside the clean room.

As for EONPP watching, I doubt it, if Wyrm said that he shock them, I
believe it.

You know at OCIS Tech, We studied his ice-breaking methods in the
Monica Wars as the new-classical style.]<<<<<
        -- William 6174 <1:35:09/7-29-54>

>>>>>[*****ENCRYPT: SecureCode1

Doomsday and I understand the pros and cons of a heavily plated
room.  We will make sure we have weapons that would be suitable for
the enviroment, rest assured.]<<<<<
        -- Shadowfox <13:17:34/7-29-54>

>>>>>[what ta do, what to do...ancients... what have I been popin'?
of course. On my last run, quite some time ago, I had a slight run in
with a ancient chick, mega bitch, razorbitch...  anyway, my boss had
apparently not been straght with me.wowserz.  It's a long story, and
semi-private. oy vey...]<<<<<
        --  Raven <16:00:23/07-29-54>

>>>>>[Pheonix,  I only got some enhanced reflexes an' my sidekick the
SGL.  My fixer can set me up wit some purty good corp badges theat
makes my illegal stuff legal.  She can probably set me up wit weapons
an' transport anywhere in da known world given time and money.  How
much time do I git and how much =Y= ya willin to spare?  I can set up
my own transport to save ya da trouble.]<<<<< 
        --  Gawk <15:10:44 / 7-29-54>

>>>>>[Raven, the biker not the mage? boy this is confusing.  I have
one no sorry, two solutions to your Ancient dilema.
        1) Fight it out - Pro = Don't have to worry about it
                          Con = You and who's army?
        2) Run - Pro = They will probably leave you alone
                 Con = Great for the rep? -Chicken-
        3) Disappear - Pro = A fresh start on life
                       Con = You have to get used to a new name &
                             face 

Oops, I guess that was three suggestions.  Anyway, your standin'
under a ten foot troll on a greasy floor.  Better disappear or
_SPLAT_ Bye, Bye Birdie. 

I know people that can get you a face and a name, but you gotta get
your own life!  Drop me a line if your interested.]<<<<<
        --  Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

>>>>>[##ENCRYPTMDMN## 
Ok, here's what I'd like done.  His name is ##NAME## and I want as
many of his accounts wiped clean and his datastores cleared or
scrambled into oblivion.  You can have all the newyen you find I
don't really need it. I just want to see him broke and without any
clients. Leave this in his Chrome Speed file.  ##FRAGYOU##. He'll know
it was me but won't be able to prove it.  He works for Geffen Corp at
RTG (NA/NOCAL) LTG (4251.54). Have fun.  Oh and I'll send you a pair
of backstage passes to see us. We'll be in Seattle till the
4th.]<<<<<
        --  Red <16:46:45 / 07-29-54>

>>>>>>[Consider it done, chummer... say, about those backstage
passes... could you make them ONstage?  I'd hate to think I got
myself a synthlink for no reason... considering the price I paid was
more than the normal elf would have to...]<<<<<<
        --The Madman(..:..:../..-..-..)

>>>>>[Ok, but don't piss off the bouncers. They can be a bit touchy.
Oh and if your a magic type you might like it better without the
synthlink. Don't know what Bliss does but the magickers keep comin'
back. Anyway see ya in Seattle.]<<<<<
        --  Red <17:25:30/07-29-54>

>>>>>[Flashfire-  I've been keepin' an eye out for a post from ya on
what the drek is up with our run.  I was one of the original mages if
ya don't remember. I can handle my own and my specialty is combat
spells.  If you go out an hire one of these freeloaters and drop me
you're gonna regret it.  It would be much healthier to you if I'm on
your side.  ]<<<<< 
        --  Shocker <16:30:01/7-29-54>

>>>>>[Ahhh.. thanks for the upgrade, m'lady Jaez...  This new deck is
as sweet as m'lady's kiss.]<<<<<
        -- Stormblade <17:32:34/29-JUL-54>

>>>>>[No problem, Stormblade... take care of it.]<<<<<
        -- Jaez <17:33:24/7-29-45>

>>>>>[WHAT: Looks like the code didn't work all THAT well, term...
If ye olde code one doesn't work right, try this:

FILE TRANSFER: >BRITCLOK< (1Mp ready..................sent.)

Hopfully that one won't elvis thy screen.  *smile*]<<<<<
        -- Stormblade <17:36:14/29-JUL-54>

>>>>>[WILLIAM: Stormblade here.  If Lady Jaez is helping you on the
run, then I'll be there too.  Also, m'lady Thorne will be able to
provide some help on physical extraction side of things... if fact,
I'd like to rig her with a simsense and radio hookup to my deck, and
I will gallop along on my virtual steed alongside her.

I'll polish up my Sword 2.51g and stuff my cloak full of trinkets to
help thy cause....

Of course, as can be expected, a substantial amount of Gold will be
involved. And not that boundless treasure horde that looks like a
dragon's trap if I ever set eyes on one.  This one gets transacted to
me.  Lady Jaez'll give you the codes, I'm sure.]<<<<<
        -- Stormblade <17:42:59/29-JUL-54>

*** Encrypt: Thorne MPCP only
>>>>>[Glad you could make it, luv.. *kiss*  But I'll need you on
this little excursion to Lord William's spigot.

Also, I have a little data file I found in the warehouse that you
might be interested in.  It deals with your mother, I
think......]<<<<< 
        -- Stormblade <IL:UV:TH/OR-NE!-!!>

>>>>>[*****ENCRYPT:SecureCode1 
Well, I've been looking through all the dossiers and also sifting
through those jumbled memories from the core dump >>>brrr<<< and I
don't see anything else that will help you. I don't want to give you
any distractions, so things like specs and requisition orders for
bolts and hinges, and water purity tables can be left out, agreed?

I have to go to physical therapy for a few hours, but I might jack
in at some point to see what's going on.]<<<<<
        -- William 6174 <16:53:14/7-29-54>

>>>>>[Flitter', I be delighted to attend. I'll bring some spirits
(liquid kind) and my assortment of guns. A few of them are unusual-
PBx Wraithe made by Israeli Arms, Kang 11mm by Xanadu of Beiging Free
Trade Zone, and a Rhino .60 Primary by Ruger, and maybe my 296 Sig
Sauer, the rest will be the popular stuff. Looking forward to seeing
you all there.]<<<<< 
      -- NightShade (15:29:39/7.29.54)

>>>>>[Hey, anyone see a woman by da name of Shirley Muldowney around
here? I got word that she was hanging' wit some razorgirl who
frequents this node. If you see her, tell her ta call us.]<<<<<
        --IROC USER96326<18:27:31/7-29-54>

>>>>>[Uh-Oh.]<<<<<
        --  Mind Throttle <18:27:47/7-29-54>

>>>>>[ Yo Flashfire, we're interested, there's me, and while I don't
consider myself muscle I am VERY good with a sniper rifle, and Fenris
keeps insisting that I'm an adept, whatever that means.  NodeFaerie is
also interested, he says he's interested in the rigger position, but
he can also handle being a backup decker.  Oh by the way, you
mentioned something about wanting an aircraft, we have STILL got this
Ares Dragon sitting out the back, if that'll do NF will run it rigged
for ya. ]<<<<< 
        --  SpotOn <22:45:21/07-29-54>

>>>>>[ Well that was one hell of a trip.  Remind me to never go on an
astral quest to the Metaplane of Spiders.  That place was just damn
creepy. 

The five of us projected to the Metaplane and met at the Dweller on
the Threshold's place.  Raven, Blitzkrieg and myself were being
guarded by Nightstalker while Fenris and Brandon Lowe came from
elsewhere. 

The first freaky things was the fact that the dweller came out
looking like Spectre.  Raven jumped and almost took a swing at
him.  Fenris bowed his head and began to play with this really
wierd looking knife he had with him.  Blitz looked alittle pained
and I have no idea how I looked.  Brandon seemed to take it all in
stride.  Smug little bastard. 

The dweller than began to totally embarrass us by telling our
deepest darkest secret out load so everyone could hear.  That
reminded me why I always do astral quest alone.  It's bad enough
having your deepest secrets told to yourself, but having four other
people along! 

After embarrassing us the dweller sent us on little missions. 
Blitzkrieg had to "get the essense of lightning" form what I could
only call a lightning elemental.  Brandon had to use his knowledge
of insects to work his way through a beehive.  Fenris, the lucky
ork,  battled some spiders.  Raven had to talk her way past a
guard.  I got had to recite a very difficult Elven poem.  That
dweller assigns some damn weird quest. 

Our first stop on the trip was the Place of Magic.  This place was a
snap. At least it was for Raven and me.  Actually Blitzkreig didn't
have much trouble either.  Fenris turned to to be a pretty bad
sorcerer and got pretty winded. Brandon must specialize in rituals
because he wasn't too hot either. 

Next stop was the Place of Charisma.  This place was a joke.  We had
to talk our way out of getting arrested for murder.  The others
weren't doing a half bad job but nothing can sweet talk your way
out of trouble like a pretty elven street mage.

The last stop before the Citadel was the Place of Battle.  I hated
this place. It was like a fragging rerun of that battle we had at
the ritual.  Yes, I know I was unconcious during that, but I saw
the tape.  Spiders everywhere!  And hordes of Wasp too!  And they
were all trying to kill each other and us.  Raven and Fenris were
having no trouble slashing there way around with their weapon foci
but the rest of us had to use our skill and spells.  Blitzkrieg was
crazy, forking lightning bolts to whip out 2 spirits at once. 
Brandon was having a hard time bringing himself to kill Wasps that
were attacking him.  I was having a hard time avoiding getting my
guts splashed across the area.  Once Raven noticed I was in trouble
she came over and helped, but I still took a could of wounds. 
Reguardless we won.  Blitzkrieg was suffering form his overzealous
use of spells, but no one else besides myself was hurt. 

Winning in the Place of Battle lets you go straigth to the main
event, The Citadel.  For all you non-initiate and non-magicians out
there, the Citadel is where the goal of your quest awaits you.  For
us it was one bad nasty Free Spider Spirit.  She was not very happy
to see us here.  However we had the upper hand.  We had her True
Name and out numbered her five-to-one.  Turned out we could have
used a sixth member. 

Upon seeing the spider appear Fenris went wild and attacked it
alone.  He went in swing the knife he had screaming.  The spider
dodged several times and then swiped him hard with a leg.  It would
have gone in for the kill but Blitzkrieg and Brandon both tossed
some spells at it while Raven charged into melee.  It destoryed the
spells quickly but had to fight Raven. 

While Brandon and Blitzkrieg went to join Raven in melee, I went to
see to Fenris.  He had received a rather nasty hit and wasn't
looking too well.  I helped him up and wished we were in a physical
Place so I could heal him.  Since I couldn't we rushed into the
fight. 

The three were doing a pretty good job keeping the spider off focus.
Raven was doing in your face action forcing it to pay alot of
attention to her, but Brandon had some really nasty Spirit Bolt he
was tossing at it.  I wonder why he didn't use that at the ritual?
Reguardless, he was taking almost all the rest of it's attention.
This was allowing Blitzkrieg to slip in and give it a minor wound
every now and then.  I slipped in to do the same and got swatted for
my trouble.  Guess I forgot my wounds from the Place of Battle.
Right after it hit me it got a good shot on Blitzkrieg when he tried
for another cheap shot. I guess the bitch wasn't too dumb.

It ended up not mattering that Blitzkrieg and myself were rather
badly injured at this point.  With Raven and Brandon doing such a
good job keeping it busy, Fenris decided this would be a good time
for a suicide attack.  He leaped in, not bothering to defend
himself.  Got speared on a leg for his trouble.  The damn Wolf
shaman didn't seem to mind.  He just pushed himself a little closer
and began to carve the Spider into little pieces.  That knife he
brought with him was damn effective too.  I guess building a weapon
focus to kill on particular spirit does wonders, because it took
him only two slashed to kill it and the other five were for
vengence. 

Of course before we could do anything else we were whisked back to
our bodies. We were astral for a good 26 hours.  However alittle
healing and we were all good as new.  Still I wonder how Fenris is
doing. ]<<<<< 
        -- Cerise <17:57:57/07-29-54>

>>>>>[ Thank God that its over now.  I can send sometime morning my
lost friend, Spectre.  I never liked him, but he was family.  ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <17:59:04/07-29-54>

>>>>>[ Hey, Cybermancer!  I'm free now.  I'll need to catch some
sleep so how about we go out tomorrow night?  You can't say no to
the object of the fan clubs devotion. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <18:00:00/07-29-54>

>>>>>[my lady jaez, i would be pleased to help out in any way
possible... knwin that storm has told you the situation sets my mind
at ease.. i am a FAST learner so whatever i CAN do, i will..  ]>>>>>
        -thorne (7-29-93 (18:26:12)
****Encrypt...Stormblade only***
>>>>>[what ABOUT my mother?]>>>>>

>>>>>[Gawk, glad you could make it.  As long as the travel expenses
are within reason, I really don't mind footin' the bill. .  . I could
really use some help here in Boston as soon as possible.  Let me know
when/how you are arriving, and I'll meet you.  Trust me, you'll know
me when you see me, 'cause I stand out.

For the record, the reason I haven't been using the encryption, is
that neither Doc Jones nor her ex-husband, give a frag about
computers and this whole set-up.]<<<<<
        -- Phoenix <21:25:29/7-29-54>

>>>>>[ Ummm, we could have a slight problem here, after reading your
post I figure that you chummers have finished the astral quest.
Fenris had suffered wounds sufficient to kill him had we not been
working overtime out here, so he's still alive, just, but there's
just one problem; he's not back yet!!! ]<<<<<
        --  PackMan <23:12:32/07-29-54>

>>>>>[Are you expecting a lot of firefights?]<<<<<
        --Kierkagard <08:27:07/07-30-54>

>>>>>[References?  REFERENCES!?  You've got to be kidding me.]<<<<<
        --Capt. Midnight <08:44:28/07-30-54>

>>>>>[Phoenix, somethin' real odds just happened at my place, these
two "undercover" Corpers wanted to 'ave a word ... Bleedin' bad
timing, they 'ad. I was with me mates ( 3 shamen, a mage, and a Big
Ork adept) so they got Boxed. I ain't in no trouble with anyone I
know. Is this anything to do with you mate? The bleeder didn't have
no Faces on 'em. But, what the 'eck, I be seenin' ya in Boston two
day from now. I'll mail ya from there. 

Ta again, Stormblade, now if I can this Tobbing thing to work,
fraggin' old tech, take that you GIT .......*BANG*]<<<<<
  --WhAt{a2|Y+#23/qw_*(--)

>>>>>[Kierkagard, in response to your question, I have no real clue,
how much fighting will be in the job, but since I'm a Dwarven
physical Adept, and Gawk is an effective street warrior, as
Doomsday puts it, I don't think whatever the team turns out to be,
will be lacking in Combat skills.]<<<<< 
        -- Phoenix <10:24:39EDT/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Arrrrghhhhh, I hurt and it's far too early.  Phoenix, since I
have survived my first two trips to the Metaplanes, and successfully
conclude my adventure there, I only have one more small thing to deal
with, and then perhaps I can add my assistance to your search.]<<<<<
        -- Blitzkrieg <8:26:32/7-30-54>

>>>>>["One more small thing" . . . I've heard that before, but I
appreciate it.  Hopefully see ya soon.]<<<<<
        -- Phoenix <10:27:30EDT/7-30-54>

>>>>>[WHAT, as far as I know, I wasn't bothering any corporate types
yet. . . This developement is most unexpected. . .  I don't know what
to say.  See you soon, here in this lovely sprawl.]<<<<<
        -- Phoenix <10:43:05EDT/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Thanks for the offer, Thorne. If you're talking about the
virtual run we're doing, I think Doomsday and Shadowfox are handling
that. BUT, I'd really appreciate it if you could come and maybe
provide some extra personal security for me, just in case.  Besides, I
think Stormblade rather liked this reached.

Hey, Mind Throttle, what was that IROC post all about?]<<<<<
        --  Jaez <09:48:21/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Ah, well there are a couple of 'contracts' I need to work out
from my racing days. They're still unresolved.]<<<<<
        --  Mind Throttle <09:49:26/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Like What. No Liabilities, MT.]<<<<<
        --  Packard Belle <09:50:11/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Ah, marriage and the mechanic's contract. They involve the
same guy.]<<<<<        
        -- Mind Throttle <09:51:42/7-30-54>

>>>>>[ A few of us have jobs, Phoenix. Unfortunately, some of us have
jobs with personages who are not well liked among the
runners...]<<<<< 
    -- Lightfinger <7-30-54/10:36:00>

>>>>>[ I have found if you have a hard time getting contacts in other
areas, one of the best strategies is to make friends with your fixer.
That way, you don't get the shaft like ya normally do if your fixer
is just an acquaintance.  May want to consider that, DOA. ]<<<<<
    -- Lightfinger <7-30-54/10:41:00>

>>>>>[I foung out that walkin' up to a fixer and screamin' " Get me
a bloody terminal that work NOW, you Bleeder !" while showin' off
me Wilkinson Diamond Razors gets prompt service with a smile.

Well there be a little GAWKing in Boston for us then.

Seems as if the Merlin's 'ave be at me ol' keyboard,the bleeders
keep filling it with Black Powder.

Bugger off, Torch !

Is anyone else turn up at Phoenix's hunt ?]<<<<<
  -- WHAT(17:18:23/30-07-54)

>>>>>[Pheonix, I'll be at da Orney Pig on Sunday.  Please send
someone there at 14:00:00 to meet me.  My fixer gaurantees
transport of me and my equipment for the low price of =Y= 999.98
WHAT a bargain!  See you then!]<<<<< 
        --  Gawk <11:55:34 / 7-30-54>

>>>>>[Lady Jaez, is there something else for my lady and I to do here
in OK? Alas, I am needing more Gold, as my little "shopping
expedition" has nearly bleed me dry yet again, and my lady is just a
LITTLE eager to do something as well.

Mayhaps tracing down where Midnyght's signal came in from?]<<<<<
        -- Stormblade <13:01:05/30-JUL-54>

*** Encrypt: thorne MPCP only
>>>>>[Well, love, if what scant little you remember about your
childhood is correct, and if ye olde files from the PW stronghold
are true..... 

The Good News Is:  Your mother is alive and well.

The Bad News Is:  She is listed in the Renraku Corporation records
as an employee.

My dreadlocks are tingling... this feels all wrong, Thorne.]<<<<<
        -- Stormblade <13:05:11/30-JUL-54>

>>>>>[To All: 
I just got hired and have to leave Sunday morning.  I won't be able
to attend da shindig, so I decided to throw my own.  Come to my place
Sat. after noon and bring lotsa friends.  Festivities include-
        1 - eating
        2 - drinking
        3 - drinking
        4 - repeat 1-3 until oversaturated
For those interested, me and some of my buddies are going to tear
apart a humanis joint later.  It should be loads o' fun.

See ya' at ##PLACE##]<<<<<
        --  Gawk <11:59:57 / 7-30-54>

>>>>>[Gawk, I'll personally pick you up there.  Glad to have you
along.  Once you get here, I'll show you where the money is to cover
the nice discounted (well sort of) expense of getting you here.]<<<<<
        -- Phoenix <14:05:09EDT/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Well Stormblade, there are a number of options open.  I don't
know that going after Midnyght would net you any Gold, unless
William's lead turns out to be true (which I doubt. . .if it's that
easy it's a trap, and if it's not a trap it's too dangerous). I could
see about getting you some part-time consulting work on the
show--Warren's pushing a story where Tori falls in love with this
Druid who rags on her for the Matrix being bogus. We're trying to get
Jeremy Irons II to play the Druid. I'll talk to my people and see if
I can get you lunch. 

Float me the details on Thorne's maternal. . .I've been thinking
about contacting Daddy. I used to live in the Ark, you know.]<<<<<
        --  Jaez <13:17:32/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Gawk-  Can I bring the fireworks?]<<<<<
        --  Swift <13:05:01/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Swift- I think you better take it easy there chummer.  you've
had a rough couple of days.  This bingin' your on is gonna get ya
burnt.  Hate to see a chummer waste himself away!!!]<<<<<
        --  Shocker <13:10:01/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Shocker-  You stay the frag outta this.  I'm gonna do what I
damn well please.  I don't need you or no one else to be my momma. 
I can take *hiccup* care of myself.  We've been pals in the past,
but don't go a treadin' here. The ice is REAL thin!

Gawk-  I'll be there and I'll bring the fireworks! 
YIPPEEEEEEEE!!!!!]<<<<< 
        --  Swift <13:15:01/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Gawk-  I think ya better keep a close eye on Swift.  I think
he's on his way off the deep end.  ]<<<<<
        --  Shocker <13:20:01/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Shocker-  I thought I told ya to BUTT OUT!!!  If ya don't
you're good as fried!  Ha, Shocker, fried HA!  HA!  LET'S
PARTY!!!!]<<<<< 
        --  Swift <13:21:01/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Oh Shit!!]<<<<<
        --  Shocker <13:22:01/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Note to all those who intend to party any time soon: Please
remain seated until the room has come to a complete and full stop.

Gargoyle, if you're still here, I'm warning you that the FBI is
keeping a close eye on your coffee establishment. I think you'll be
safe as long as you keep it safe and sane. . .no spiking it with
"extras". Otherwise you might end up like that mess at the Korova
Milk Bar. No bribes, this is just courtesy between a coffee
afficiando and an excellent importer. Cooper Out.]<<<<<
        --  Cooper <13:37:21/7-30-54>

>>>>>[What do I need a fixer for?  I'm just a dumb kid...]<<<<< 
        -- DOA <13:40:55/7-30-54>

>>>>>>[You don't really NEED a fixer... so long as you don't mind
living up to your name.  Let me repeat:  I am not a fixer.  I am
what you would rather crudely call a "Cybermage"... I can manipulate
the magical energies around me, but have made the sacrifice nessasary
to access the magic of the Matrix as well.  Whether you need some
magical firepower or want some heavy IC "removed", I'm the one to do
it for you...]<<<<<< 
        --The Madman(15:22:06/07-30-54)

>>>>>[Live up to my name?  Decker On Amphetamines?  Hmm....  *ponder
ponder*  Oh, c'mon, madman...  I'm just given you a hard
time...]<<<<< 
        --  DOA <15:32:18/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Sierra...  leave the poor fellow alone.  Some of us are humour
impaired.  Don't pick on the disabled.  It's rude.]<<<<< 
        -- Brandywine <15:33:37/30-7-54>

>>>>>[And too easy.]<<<<<
        --  DOA <15:33:48/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Sierra!]<<<<<
        --  Brandywine <15:34:02/30-7-54>

>>>>>[Sorry...]<<<<<
        --  DOA <15:34:18/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Another useless fact from the Armchair Encyclopedia:

Pound for pound, earthworms are over half of the popultion of earth!

Patiently waiting for my job as my funds grow short and my beard
long.]<<<<< 
        --  Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

>>>>>[Hey Damnman or was it Dabnab or Merymen or...  well whatever do
you need some aspirin?]<<<<<
        --  The Driver <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

>>>>>[Damnit!  I thought I told you not to touch my deck.  Don't I
pay you enough to keep your hands to yoursellf?

Sorry about that madman.  You just can't find any quality help these
days can you.]<<<<<
        --  Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

>>>>>[this is getting to be to much. I was out walking to meet a
prspective boss, when some fellow decides to take a crack at my head
with a uzi3.... II'm getting pissed....]<<<<<
        --  Raven <20:25:16GMT/07-30-54>

***** ENCRYPT: ^heg&fom%RT$# {pubkeylist "chummers"}
>>>>>[oy,I may be disapearing real soon, chummers... ]<<<<<
        --  Raven <20:32:19GMT/07-30-54>

>>>>>[You know, if he's really a mage that decks, he really must be a
madman. Everything I've ever read says that mages don't deck because
they don't see the Matrix as real. If Raven's indicative of Mages and
Simsense in general, I'd have to agree.]<<<<<
        --  Jaez <16:00:16/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Well...  I don't mind answering the personal question.  See...
I've spent all my life in Seattle.  Hell, I've spent up to last year
in one tiny building in Seattle.  I've never travelled.  It's a
little... scarey.  And...  I'm a little hesitant about you...  um...
seeing me.  I think you'd decide to not hire me.  Ok.  I guess I
should be upfront.  I'm a kid.  And a pretty young one at that...
I'm ten years old. 

Will this be a problem?]<<<<<
        --  DOA <16:14:24/7-30-54>

>>>>>[ Packman, that's impossible!  Upon finishing an Astral Quest
you are automatically returned to you body.  It's a one purpose
astral projection. Where are you guys?  I want to take a look and
Fenris and see if I can figure out why he's not coming around. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <14:31:46/07-30-54>

>>>>>[ There goes dinner and dancing. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <14:32:11/07-30-54>

>>>>>[*****ENCRYPT:___!#400110*&@$

Local Echo On.............
Matthias here-
Set Patternate on Lady Jaez....Sim command 0483
Working......Guest Access Approved...OCIS monitoring account created
Thank you, Dr. Matthias 
See Through, young William 6174.
Matthias Out.
Transmission complete. Please terminate session.]<<<<<
        -- William 6174 <17:40:15/7-30-54>

>>>>>[ DOA:  You forgot to mention that you look 16 and that you are
one hot shot decker.  I'll vouch for you.  And don't worry about
traveling.  It will do you some good. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <13:58:14/07-30-54>

>>>>>[Packman, I agree with Raven, that should be impossible.  Mind
if I have a look at the body as well?  Let me know where you are.
I'll get there, somehow.]<<<<<
        -- Blitzkrieg <15:45:07/7-30-54>

>>>>>[Well the age in itself is not REALLY a problem.  I just got one
question, who takes care of you?  And before I say yes to you coming
along on this trip, I would like to talk to that person.  Just want
to make sure I won't get my self into a huge heap of trouble.]<<<<<
        -- Phoenix <17:48:43EDT/7-30-54>

>>>>>[*****ENCRYPT:SecureCode2 
WYRM- This is my signal.

Do you see it?

Of course you do.

Do you see what's going on?

You understand?

Okay. Then you know its important. Cool Isn't it. All they see is
closed eyes]<<<<<
        -- William 6174 <Zz:Zz:Zz/Zz-Zz-Zz>

*****ENCRYPT:OULDISLE***** 
<<<<<[FOCI CREW: KHANx may be busy with me for another day or so, in
the meantime, I vote someone checks out the availablity of the
microfine Zr Gyphon will need to fabricate the christmas wrap. If
KHANx wants to go along once he wakes up I can just pass what will
hopefully be enough nuyen to him and whoever else is going can
coordinate with him.  Otherwise you will have to contact me and come
by for the nuyen.  Anyone up to going?

As far as the wool is concerned, I have a talismonger who may be
able to supply it, if I can reach her.  Anyone else have any
contacts?  Millhaus, check your extensive closet.  Wait, never
mind, it has to be VIRGIN wool. 

Let me know ASAP.]<<<<<
        --  FraterNay <18:49:55/30 July 54>

>>>>>[FraterNay: regarding the trip to the pier,  you know I'm not
the best in a fight, but I could go along just in case we have to
negotioate with a bretheren elf for the material.  My negotiation
skills outside of my family are weak.  Who ever decides to go, let me
know if you think I should come along, and I will.]<<<<<
        --  Kendra <18:56:07/07-30-54>

>>>>>>[ {insert evil grin here} ]<<<<<<
        --Madman(..:..:../..-..-..)

>>>>>>[The reason behind the streetname is a little error in
judgement on my first matrix run....The matrix was a little TOO real
to my mind, so I tried to cast a fireball... the samaurai guarding my
body was not pleased when it slammed into him from behind, and after
breaking my link and beating me to a pulp, he coined my name... it
stuck...]<<<<<< 
        --Madman(..:..:../..-..-..)

>>>>>[Madman -- your offer is appreciated, but cordially turned down.
Attention is not what I need at this point.  Thank you, however, for
your interest in my requirements.

And yes -- even shadowfolk have resumes and references, neighbors.
Old allied runners, fixers, what most people call 'contacts'.... one
or three are usually sufficient.  Cowboy, Shadowfox, I may alter my
requirements by some small number, and request that the two of you
work together; Shadowfox, you have knowledge of the NAN that he will
need, and you may be capable on your own.  Contact me privately at
##DOUBLE- ENCODE##.]<<<<<
        -- Splicer (14:18:17/7-31-54)

>>>>>[William -- yes, everything is ready.  Trust me on the proper
execution of programs; I've been doing this longer than most of you
have been alive.

I'd be tempted to say that I've been doing this longer than .I.  have
been alive, but I haven't been dead long enough yet.]<<<<<
        -- The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros/Beta (Clap:On/Clap-Off)

>>>>>[DOA, if you are worried of travelin' I can swing by and pick ya
up.  Just give da word and I'll give ya a hand!]<<<<<
        --  Gawk <15:55:23 / 7-31-54>

>>>>>[FraterNay, I don't know how you got all that info outta me.
Magic? Drugged beer ?   I've never been that tongueloose before.

Bunker, I'm comin' over to play with the stuff, a'right?]<<<<<
    -- KHANx (14:05:37/7.30.54)

>>>>>[Hoi, Acers. I'm new in town, looking for work and info about
the People & Places of the Sprawl. I do combat mage work, and have
quite a bit of xpereince. Contact me at ###SPECIAL###.]<<<<<
    -- Sun (14:10:46/7.31.54)