>>>>>[Millhaus and dear Amelia:  Mie'lyn (of the green robes) said
we should be able to let KHANx awaken late tomorrow.  If all goes
as scheduled , Mie'lyn and his entourage will be bringing us to you
on Monday.  I have to get back to our dear KHANx's bedside now. 
Mie'lyn tells me my presence is an aid to KHANx.  I want to do
anything I can to help him through this. BTW, I want you to take a
look at this brand mark on him when we come up. I'd like to know
what you think.]<<<<< 
        --  FraterNay <22:13:07/21 Aug 54>

>>>>>[ Man, I sure am glad we got our collective butts outta THAT
fire! You're right, Kendra, that WAS some pretty heavy drek.
Everything started out as normal as you can get for a firefight,
until that mist stuff showed up. I couldn't even see through it on
thermal. So I just kept firing in the previous arc and hosing out
just a little. I guess it worked ok. 

What I find unbelievable, other than that mist stuff, was the fact
that those T'Hoth guys actually brought the NuYen! Thanks, bozos,
you just paid off the debit on my credstick! Ha!

Well, it seems that I'm the only one up right now. I just looked in
on everyone and they seem to doing ok. KHANx seems to be coming out
of his "brainwashing" alright and Bunker and Peanut are healing
nicely. FraterNay, Legion and Nitro still seem a little dazed and
have been sleeping a little fitfully. Hopefully they'll snap out of
it and fill us in on what they witnessed, cuz I sure didn't see
whatever it was that they did. 

Come morning, I'll start making some calls and see if we can't make
it back to the Sprawl ASAP. It'll be nice to get back to where the
people in the robes keep that stuff behind locked doors. ]<<<<<
        --  Prophet <16:22:19/8-22-54>

>>>>>[My goodness, so many new faces! Can someone fill me in on
what's been up lately? We've been out of touch this summer.  Where's
Doctor Doom? And who's been threatening Jaez? Can we help? I could
use a little action...]<<<<< 
        -- Cat Dancing <13:03:31/8-22-54>

>>>>>[M. Dobbs -- no 'u' at the end, but besides that.....  I am
here, as 'here' as I can be.  Speak, I listen -- or at least a part
of me does. And yes, I do know who, though I would care to know what
you want to know about him.]<<<<<
        -- The Dead Decker (20:50:45/8-22-54)

>>>>>[Changed your name?]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who:Walks/Through-All)

>>>>>[Apropros, do you not think?]<<<<<
        -- The Dead Decker (20:51:20/8-22-54)

>>>>>[Presumptive, but yes.  But people might confuse you with that
'Dead Decker's Society' or some such odd human thing.]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who:Walks/Through-All)

>>>>>[I've contributed enough to them, I can take the name.]<<<<<
        -- The Dead Decker (20:52:00/8-22-54)

>>>>>[Shadowfox -- good, get SOME rest.  I appreciate the caution;
you will be suitably recompensed, as I have heard of nothing through
any of my contacts.  Big Rhino, two days.  Ask for Gordon.]<<<<<
        -- Splicer (20:55:46/8-20-54)

>>>>>[Splicer, get back to work.  Diane, have you found everything to be
satisfactory?]<<<<<
        -- Jesus, Comptroller TCH Ltd. (20:57:40/8-20-54)

>>>>>[Yes, O Lord and Master.  As always, not on company time.]<<<<<
        -- Splicer (21:00:00/8-20-54)

--- Message relay from remote node 
>>>>>[ Last Friday night a Gold contract holder known as Eugene Green
was revived after being the victim of a drive-by shooting, while his
account balance is sufficient to cover ongoing medical care, there is
not enough =Y= present for the replacement limb required. This
message is intended for next of kin to Eugene Green, you may collect
his personal effects and arrange for a replacement limb by contacting
us. ]<<<<<
        --  Docwagon Incorporated{tm} <13:01:12/08-22-54>

>>>>>[ Drek it, I went in to MeatWagon HQ and picked up NodeFaerie's
deck, the thing is pretty badly scragged, and it looks like all the
data's lost. The elf himself looks majorly screwed up but they
assured me he'll be OK, I inquired around Lone Star but the file is
sewn so tight I can't get a look at it. Drive-by shooting my ass,
that was a corp hit through and through, those pricks have really got
me mad now. Fenris get your no good, useless ork butt over here
yesterday, I want your help on this one. ]<<<<<
        --  SpotOn  <19:32:21/08-22-54>

>>>>>[ Vanessa, I have finished working out with Journey, thus I am
on my way, damn it, could not you two have waited until I was
finished before starting another shadowrun. ]<<<<<
        --  Fenris  <20:43:54/08-22-54>

>>>>>[Bite 'em once for me.]<<<<<
        -- The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros/Kappa (00:00:00/8-23-54)

>>>>>[Inquiry -- is there backup needed for this action?  If so, how
well are you paying?]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (00:54:59/8-23-54)

>>>>>[Not well enough to pay YOUR running costs, M&M.  Or even your
retainer fee.  I mean, c'mon, 1M nY/mo is a little strong f'r us
working stiffs....]<<<<<
        -- Ramses II (00:58:39/8-23-54)

>>>>>[They would not be hiring us for a month, Ramses2.  Stay out of
this, our fee is our own business.]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (00:59:41/8-23-54)

>>>>>[Wanted -- well armed/armored/supported (all three) messengers
to carry sensitive information from London location to Snowdonia.
Fee and combat bonus, if necessary.  Needed by 27-8-54, must arrive
at Haerlich by 31-8-54.  Idiots will be cheerfully disposed of.]<<<<<
        -- Meghan the Red (23-8-54/4:04:37)

>>>>>[Damn.  And we just left there.]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (1:05:29/8-23-54)

>>>>>[Can you not return swiftly?  I have heard of you two, one a
master of magic, the other of machines; your reputation preceeds
you here.]<<<<< 
        -- Meghan the Red (23-8-54/4:06:19)
 
>>>>>[Not with the Army requesting our presence within one of their
interrogation rooms, milady.  We'll have to pass.]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (1:07:15/8-23-54)

>>>>>[Any others?  My employer has need of such, and swiftly.]<<<<<
        -- Meghan the Red (23-8-54/4:08:11)

>>>>>[Red, I'm very glad to hear that Bliss is doing well.  Things on
the Xanadu front seem sowed up. The PaYen is with me - I'll be happy
to deliver it in per- son. Those assasins were actually quite good -
I'm glad we had  the backup. One other thing ***RED2***Red, the guy
from Ares wants to see me next week about something. Says its
important. Says he found a major scam going down, wants to arrange a
shadowmeet. Will you back me up ?***]<<<<<
   -- NightShade (00:45:13/8.23.54)

>>>>>[Silver Tux and crew, I tried to scout the place out.
***ORGANS$***It look ed to be standard security. Afew warded rooms,
nothing major. I stealthed the one wagemage on duty no problem.
Them I headed to the basement - which is about 20 feet underground.
This place was ultradefense city. They got preperations for
everything. I decided to take a closer look. All of a sudden, this
thing . . . . Demon, Nasty Spirit manifests and starts howling for
my marrow. So I try to bug out --- this thing keep up with me, and
starts laying on with spells. So I start try to fight a fighting
retreat. After a minute of dodge and fire I finally made it out -
with a few wounds. I'd say security is light on top because the
valuable stuff is well guarded in the basement. I'll get you lay-
out maps tommorrow.***]<<<<< 
    -- Sun (00:52:16}{8/23/54)

>>>>>['oi Phoenix, 'ere what 'appen to Nodefaerie ? Was that any
thing to do wiv us ?

Well mates, Berlin's one BAD butt-kickin' town, as the locals put
it. More bleedin' firefights that Gawk can count (which ain't
saying much). I especially like the assult rifle tottin' police
force, very friendly they are too - 'onest. Fortunately the places
may be different but the Shadows ain't. Me an' G. 'ave be stalkin'
around gainin' the locals respect (read beatin' 'ell out of 'em).
Gawky got friendly wiv a couple of merc types an' we think we got
some leads but Blitz could ya 'ave a word wiv 'em 'cos they don't
speak proper English, like us. 

One more thing, we've got a couple of shadows followin' us. Wanna
'ave 'em bagged ? Might 'ave somethin' useful to say ? Later
Chummerlichen(?)]<<<<< 
        -WHAT(08:55:23/23-08-54)

>>>>>[ Ok, with some help from Amelia I've arranged some
transportation for us back to Seattle. To make it easier for us
we're going to leave ALL weapons here in a cache at Amelia's house.
She lent me an underground tool shed that hasn't been used in ages,
and I've secured it against the chance that someone might get on
the property and somehow find it. All the weapons have been prepped
for storage and put into the cache. 

The flight from Gatwick leaves in 48 hrs, so everyone get your stuff
and minds together. We're going home for some much deserved
R&R.]<<<<< 
        --  Prophet <10:14:41/8-23-54>

>>>>>[Rest. Good.]<<<<<
     -- KHANx (1:30:45/7.23.54)

>>>>>[ Well I suppose it's time to start earning some cash again.
Nightstalker I heard you have the money from the Highlander thing
I'll pick it up later if that's ok.  I'd give you my account details
but last time I did that I had every decker on the net trying to
bleed me dry. 

Paris was great, Cerise your company was sorely missed, but I did
pick you something up.  Can we meet tonight ?  That is if you're
not too busy with the Scottie (sniff).  Nah, just kidding if you
want to go out with Highlander then thats fine by me but surely he
doesn't get sole claim on the best looking girl in Seattle  ?

Oh I nearly forgot to mention.  While in Paris I got talking to the
son of the joint I was staying in, The Hotel Magik.  Anyway he's a
bit of a dab hand himself with the 'ol spells and when he mentioned
that he was looking for more fun and excitement than he was getting I
gave him the chance to come and see what shadowrunning is like.  Well
he was keen, maybe overkeen, we'll just have to see how he stands up
in the shadows.  Ah... here he is, he's just finished cooking,
inisits on doing all of it himself.  I can tell you he's quite a cook
maybe he has a cooking spell.  Is there such a thing ? ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (12:48:40/23.8.54)

>>>>>[ Ah ha, a Renraku model X500, not a bad little terminal you
ave' 'ere Monsieur Thatcher.  Ah... but what is this you call
yourself 'The Powerhouse', is this some type of 'andle n'est pas ?
]<<<<< 
        -Dominique Al'Vere (12:53:57/8.23.54)

>>>>>[ Hmm, yeah ... Look I'd appreciate it if you didn't use my
name on here, you never know who may be listening in.  Come to that
you'll have to get a 'handle' as you called it.  On the streets
it's known as your streetname.  How about Cookie ?  You are a good
cook after all. ]<<<<< 
        -The Powerhouse (12:56:57/23.8.54)

>>>>>[ Hmm Cookie, an English word for the Chef or an American word
for a chocolate biscuit.  I'm not sure I want to be associated with
chocolate biscuits Monsieur Powerhouse.  How about Spice because
Spice is the secret to good cooking ? ]<<<<<<
        -Spice (Yes I like it)

>>>>>[ Hey how did you do that ?  I don't even know how to fiddle my
time/date stamp and I've been running for years. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (1:00:58/23.8.54)

>>>>>[ Ah, it was a simple thing. I noticed that you had some
utilities on your terminal written I see by Monsieur I.B.A.  I
simply changed some sections of code and ran his program, a simple
matter. ]<<<<< 
        -Spice (I must check the other utilities)

>>>>>[ So does that mean you can deck as well as through mana
balls?]<<<<< 
        -The Powerhouse (13:05:55/23.8.54)

>>>>>[ Why yes.  At Univeristy I received training in both magical
theory and in computer theory.  I do not however posses a
datajack.  The thought of invading the flesh with anything not
natural is repugnant to me. ]<<<<< 
        -Spice (What happens if I press this key ....)

>>>>>[ Why not IBA is into all sorts of fetishes like that :) ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (13:10:24/23.8.54)

>>>>>[ I heard that, scum breath.  Just cause you can't get anywhere
with Cerise is no need to vent your sexual frustration on me.  By the
way how were the Paris whores ? ]<<<<<
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[ You should know better IBA, I was merely having a jest, a
joke, no more. Grin.  So what do you think to our new
edition?]<<<<< 
        -The Powerhouse (13:13:35/23.8.54)

>>>>>[ Hmmm... bring him over to Punisher's place and we'll decide
there.  Is he an initiate ?  Bring your gear with you as well cause
we're expecting trouble.  Have you got any gear for this Spice
character ? ]<<<<< 
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[ I've a spare armour jacket and a sawn off shotgun.  He should
be ok with those.  And yes, I believe he is an initiate though he
won't talk much about grades etc. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (13:16:55/23.8.54)

>>>>>[ He, he.  Fun at last 'eh Powerhouse.  But you needn't worry
about a gun, on the streets of Paris you do learn how to fire a
gun.  My grade is unknown to me.  All I know is that I studied hard
trying to learn the meta magical skills taught to us at the
univeristy.  Then one day I was capable of them.  Indeed it was
only 6 months ago that I became capable so I suspect that if I do
have a grade that it is a low one. ]<<<<< 
        -Spice (Of Life)

>>>>>[I'm not sure what that means. When I was young, dead meant
dead. But I've seen an done alot of stuff to push out the envelope of
life myself. If you are all virtual, I can make you an android
terminal who you can connect to, call it Wyrm Theta, if you want, or
maybe Wyrm X-Term. I'd rather speak to something that moves, talks
and whose facial expressions I can see. Call it prejudice, I'll
understand.

The you know who is maybe presumptious, let's just say that you were
his hero, he looked up to you highly and you mmight have saved his
life. You didn't but I have to tell you something that might save
some others. I'd rather you see it with your own "Eyes" even if their
video cams.]<<<<<
        -- J.D. Dobbs <09:35:14/8-23-54>

*****ENCRYPT: @@D.Henry#1@@ 
UPLOAD SEGMENT(S) CV#1: Tagged "Chopper Video" 
CV#2: Tagged "Chopper Evasion Video" 
SIMSENSE MODULE #4B: Tagged "Obstacle Course (incomplete)" 
>>>>>[For your viewing pleasure, Mr.  Henry, I have uploaded two
pieces of video we taped from a mock dogfight of two AP/SP choppers.
Dobbs took one, and Sou took the other. Both did well, and Dobbs
actually did some fantastic maneuvering. I won't spoil the ending for
you, however... I am happy to say the AP/SP is working incredibly
well, and Sou and I are talking about adding even more features. The
other piece is the first "room" of the Matrix arena. It will be a
relatively large room, with moving obstacles that can generally mess
one up pretty bad if one isn't being careful. Enjoy!]<<<<<
       -- Mercer [01:89:41|56-13-62]

*****ENCRYPT: @@Diane#1@@
>>>>>[Howdy, stranger! I need a little favor from you. I need you to
see if you can find a Ares Dragon Simulator based on a
physical-hydraulic pump system. I'll be surprised if you do find
one, but Ares has been known to be a bit unconventional. Also, look
for physical simulators for Wasps, Stallions and any other choppers
we're using. We're going to use the sims to test out our systems,
instead of risking mega-nuyen prototypes on field tests. Much
thanks!]<<<<< 
        -- Mercer [42:10:90|14-39-71]

>>>>>[This is to all you hotshot pilots and deckers out there. I'm
going to need some betatesting of an autopilot system of a combat
chopper. It's probably like nothing you've ever seen before,
because this one works! But seriously, if you are interested,
please send me either V-mail or a public response on this board.
Gracias!]<<<<< 
        -- Mercer [10:51:82|31-53-76]

>>>>>[ Splicer, I'll meet you there in two days. . . What time do you
want me to get there at. . .? ]<<<<<
        -- Shadowfox <09:06:28/8-23-54>

>>>>>[Ok, let's meet at the Psychadelic Pirate around 0:00.  We've got
a gig there from 20:00-23:30. Mickey can set us up with a private
booth.  We can get some drinks, scope out the freshest faces and
talk.  So come by earlier if you're interested in the music.  Got to
go rehearse, see you there.]<<<<< 
                -- Red <10:15:02/08-23-54>

>>>>>[ Packard Belle, I have heard of your recent inquiring as to
whether there was a Piggly Wiggly truck near ENOPP were we pulled the
extraction. . . I would like to know what the significance of this
was?  If you could inform me it would be greatly appreciated.

Doomsday, if you still need help in three days, I can get out to
you. . . 

NodeFaerie, are you okay? ]<<<<<
        -- Shadowfox <09:11:22/8-23-54>

>>>>>[Yes, I could use a friendly gun right about now. . . I don't
know what they hell I've done to piss someone off. . . Though I can
say this, it isn't the humanis dreks. . . To structured even for
Almos 20k. . . 

Speaking of which, Wyrm, I need to know where William was when he
was alive... I have kind of a sneaky suspicion about what's
<<BBBBBOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!>> FRAG!! *transmission canceled*]<<<<<
        -- Doomsday <03:14:56/8-23-54>

>>>>>[ Errrrrr. . . I think translating for you WHAT will have to be
delayed, as Firewraith and I are in a lot of heat right now. . .  It
seems someone has taken a disliking to us and they have kept us
really busy dodging bullets and other fun nasties. . .

I don't know what happened to NodeFaerie. . . I am concerned as
well, but right now, I am little more worried about trying to
survive what I am being thrown (insert picture of a gernade here)

Oh!  Almost forgot (Don't know how though!)  We have no clue where
the frag we are. . . which means getting back to the hotel is a
mute point.  I don't know what to tell you. . . Drek!  I got to
slot and run. . . More company.]<<<<< 
        -- Blitzkrieg <18:22:48/8-23-54>

>>>>>[Blitzkrieg good luck. . . WHAT and Gawk, I know you are going
to love this suggestion, but perhaps we should stick together and
"box" those shadows you've been seeing. . .]<<<<<
        -- Phoenix <18:23:59/8-23-54>

****Encrypt: D. Henry/OptiClash Development 
>>>>>[Great Footage! This is incredible. The boys in marketing are
slapping some titles on it and then y'alls babies will be big stars.
This is going to be so exiciting!]<<<<<
        -- D. Henry <1:00:00/8-23-54>

>>>>>[Mercer, I found a lead on something _close_ to what you wanted
with the hydraulic system. ***Encrypted*** makes aeuronatic
simulators and they are willing to customize. Hope that helps.]<<<<<
        -- Diane <14:12:16/8-23-54>

>>>>>[Millhaus, Ragman and Amelia.  We are all one our way and should
be there within the hour.  Millhaus, I know I would certainly
appreciate an explaination of what occured the other evening.  I hope
you can clue us in on exactly that the hell that was we experienced.
Nitro, Legion and I are still 'floating' a bit.

Mie'lyn said he is not quite finished with KHANx yet.  Is is much
better, but the green robes say the work is not quite complete.  He
also has that business of the nasty brand on his hand.  Mie'lyn
informs me that it is the sign of an old order of mystics whose
presence is quite unwelcome here on the isles.  It seem they were
involved in a plot to overthrow the current power structure here
and quote "all who bear the sign of the order shall be immediate
taken into custody for questioning". 

Mie'lyn tells me it is really a simple matter for them to pretty
well remove the brand and alter what remains to look like an
insignificant scar. I am interested to know (if there's any chance)
what methods THEY would employ to remove a scar.  Don't tell me
there's a cosmetic surgeon in the grove!.

Amelia: At last, another chance to spend the evening alone. Be
prepared! 

We shall all see you shortly.]<<<<<
        -- FraterNay <15:17:23/23 Aug 54>

>>>>>[ Everybody, don't worry about Jaez's protection.  She's under
my care for the time being.  However if anyone can tell us more about
those who are hunting her I might be able to convince Nightstalker to
look into them. ]<<<<< 
        -- Raven the Mage <13:51:45/08-23-54>

>>>>>[ Give me a break, Raven.  I told you I'm working on a special
project. I'm sure Jaez can look into them herself.  She is a pretty
good decker. ]<<<<< 
        -- Nightstalker <13:52:59/08-23-54>

>>>>>[ Fine.  Bet that way. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <13:53:25/08-23-54>

>>>>>[ Nightstalker, it looks like your in the doghouse. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <13:53:53/08-23-54>

>>>>>[ Shut up. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <13:54:28/08-23-54>

>>>>>[ Nice to hear from you again, Cat Dancing.  Filling you in
could take days.  You should try to look over some old logs.  Doctor
Doom is still in Germany.  Jaez has gotten herself mixed up with some
savage guys after this interface tool cal ENNOP and she needs all the
help she can get.  What have you been up to? ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <13:57:54/08-23-54>

>>>>>[ Sorry I couldn't make it, Powerhouse, but you left more
suddenly than I anticipated.  Maybe next time...  As for meeting with
you tonight, sounds great.  And your right he, or anyone else,
doesn't have sole claim on me.  Now what is this thing you picked up
for me? ]<<<<< 
        -- Cerise <14:01:01/08-23-54>

>>>>>[ Powerhouse:  You can pick up the pay anytime.  Just give me a
call on my cellular number so I can tell you where I am.  BTW, I
thought Raven was the best looking girl in Seattle. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <14:02:55/08-23-54>

>>>>>[ Kissing up to me like that is not going to work. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <14:03:30/08-23-54>

>>>>>[ I.B.A., watch you mouth or I'll clean it out with acid.  An
underaged bimbo hunter like yourself has no business insulting me
of class, especially when my name is involved. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <14:04:04/08-23-54>

>>>>>[ Spice, if you don't know what grade you are, than you don't
have one. Tell me, where did you learn magic?  It must have been a
pretty sorry place if you don't know what a grade is. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <14:08:08/08-23-54>

>>>>>[ My, your feeling alittle surily today.  What's wrong
Cerise?]<<<<< 
        -- Raven the Mage <14:08:59/08-23-54>

>>>>>[ Don't want to talk about it. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <14:09:26/08-23-54>

>>>>>[ Hoi Cat, how was your summer.  Had a real wizzer for mine.
Trapsed out to the UCAS (Seattle is to hot) for some R and M.  But
unfortunatly I'm back in town with all the boys and girls.  And do we
wanna party.  Heat or no, we got the go.  Hopfully be seeing you and
a few others.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <NOT the elder>

>>>>>[ The crew (T.C., Styx, Lucinda, Sabre, and Masque) say Hoi!
Long time no hear from.  Who else is still around? Haven't seen hide
nor fair hair of the illustious DE and Co.  Caught a few snippets of
PH and Highlander (Hoi chums).  But I've been cut off from the Matrix
(gads!) for almost three months.  All though I was able to get in one
small look, but lets say someone wasn't happy about it.  Sound off,
guys.  Anyone got anything planned in the vacinity?  Love to get back
in the action.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <The young one>

>>>>>[Uhhhhhh....I'm sorry, Raven, but I really can't talk about it.
You know how it goes. Hush hush. If you need help, just yell. We've
got some of the safest bolt-holes in greater Seattle.  Among other
things. Ps, it's good to hear from you again too, dear.  Luck.]<<<<<
        -- Cat Dancing <17:48:08/8-23-54>

>>>>>[Cerise, he may just know 'grades' by a different name.  There
are a lot of different traditions with their own terminology.  My
people call them Circles, for instance. And NAN shama*****<<<<<LINK
TERMINATED<<<<< 

>>>>>{Apologies, folks. When Cat falls into lecture mode she can go
on for hours. I figgered y'all didn't need to sit through one of her
long-winded diatribes on "magickal ethnocentrism".  Hoo boy, she's
gonna kill me.]<<<<<
        -- Six Pack <17:57:52/08-23-54>

>>>>>[Current FBI statistics show that 1 million Frenchmen can't be
wrong. Spice, how are you with java?]<<<<<
        -- Cooper <17:15:21/8-23-54>

>>>>>[Howdy, Dude'.  The name' Cog'worth, Elven Rigger
Eck'traordinaire. I ju't arrived from Cal-Free, and I want to know
what ha' been goin' on?]<<<<< 
                -Cogsworth- (18:48:06/08:23:54)

>>>>>[I was asking about Piggly Wiggly because they suddenly started
supplying the cafeteria and StufVendomats at Jaez's office with the
studio. They were also crawling her 'hood, and the people there ain't
fat enough for that many trucks.]<<<<<
        -- Packard Belle <17:53:27/8-23-54>

>>>>>[That girl is strange, no telling.]<<<<<
        RAMboy <17::58/8-23-54>

>>>>>[Shadowfox -- after dark.  10:30 sound good?  I hear a
rather.... enthusiastic band is going to be playing.]<<<<<
        -- Splicer (03:16:18/8-24-54)
 
>>>>>[Doomsday: William's body was located on a small island off of
the main Hawaiian chain; according to certain records, an old
vidshow called 'Gilligan's Island' was shot there.  According to
certain other records, it gained full Matrix access only eight
years ago, and was purchased by a small corporation as a
'controlled environment' four months after that.

Unfortunately, the story doesn't stop there.  Apparently, according
to some certain corporate rumormills, the small biotesting firm that
had bought the island was actually owned by an unnamed major megacorp
run out of Denver, just through about four holding companies and two
separate individuals.  The corporation went through a major
reorganization about two years back -- I was out of circulation at
that time, so I've no idea what was going on -- and the chain was
broken, the biotesting firm sold, the island changing hands.

I can find .no. records, .none.at.all., of who currently owns the
island; either the island is not owned at all, or else the records
are hardcopy -- or else somebody has enough money/power/influence to
get it buried so deep that it'd take years to dig it out.

I will say that the island's got a Matrix setup second to none I've
seen this side of the Pantheon; fortunately, the Pantheon no longer
exists, thanks to certain efforts.  The island is also a biotech
research facility, the old buildings still serving their purpose
quite well.  It would .seem. that they were trying to figure out how
William'd been sculpted, but don't take my word for it.]<<<<<
        -- The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros (Here I'm not!/Nyah-Nyah-Nyah)

>>>>>[Raven the Mage, Packard Belle, RAMboy -- please give Jaez any
help she may need.  I have a very uncomfortable feeling (as much as a
'computer-generated icon' can get) about Piggly Wiggly.  Please
inform me of any change around the Deb Decker, and please have her
contact me as quickly as possible.

Jaez -- William's toy.]<<<<<
        -- The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros (Here I'm not!/Nyah-Nyah-Nyah)

>>>>>[For all those concerned -- I have taken to renaming my various
selves.  Currently -- 'The Dead Decker', 'Far and Gone', 'Thanatos',
and 'Ephasia', as well as my primary 'The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros.'

As if you really gave a drek.]<<<<<
        -- The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros (Here I'm not!/Nyah-Nyah-Nyah)

>>>>>[What is this?  Nobody willing to take on a basic courier's job?
What is it, Snowdonia become the centre of VITAS-IV?  Dammit, I need
somebody for secure courier duty from London to Harlech Castle on
27-8-54, to get there in four days.  That's it.  C'mon....]<<<<<
        -- Meghan the Red (24-8-54/9:23:17)

>>>>>[FociCrew:

I shall now try to explain to those of you not part of the Circle
what happened the other evening, though I doubt I'll be able to
give it even remote justice. 

The timing of the Druidh was, of course, impeccable. Having Amelia
in the Circle enabled us to maintain constant contact with
FraterNay, and Nitro was always visible to The Ragman and myself in
astral. When the fauxcus was destroyed, we took that as our clue to
move, and fast. 

At that instant, Amelia cried out, and those of us close to
FraterNay actually felt the molecular shift in her foes as she cast
her signature spell. The Ragman let loose with one of his "maggot
mana" spells (I'll never understand him!), and Nitro and Legion
attacked with their power and mana spells. 

I was chosen to be the _ganje_, if you will, working with L'yenthl.
When he felt the slight shift in the ley (caused by FraterNay using
_that_ spell in, of all places, here), he drew his blade and
extracted blood from both my palm and his. Mixing them together, he
added powders from his belt pouch (contents unknown) and a red vapor
cloud enveloped us both. 

I heard a voice, as if a million miles away, telling me to cast.  The
only spell I could think of was my signature, and so I used it.  It's
never been so lethal before. Suddenly I was surrounded by those who I
recognized as the Druidh, but their Astral Projections had taken on
hideous form. L'yenthl somehow managed to call to Amelia, and Amelia
somehow managed to block FraterNay, Nitro, and Legion, creating a
semi-unconscious state. The whole of astral space seemed afire, and
those not prepared for the battle were slain quickly, painfully, and
mercilessly. Never shall I doubt the devotion with which the Drui
defend and protect their homeland and their friends. I remember it
all so vividly, and yet like a dream.  The one unsolved, and unspoken,
question is what happened to the T'Hoth leader. I remember him coming
toward us in the Astral, and then a large draconian form appearing,
and then he was gone. Not only from Astral, but from the material
plane as well. Could the stories of the Drui protecting the Lochs and
their inhabitants really be true, even to the extent of
water-draco-beasties? 

L'yenthl chose to use one of the non-Druidh, me, for two reasons.
First, I was closer to FraterNay than anyone else there (except for
Amelia, and she has been initiated as an acolyte. Surprise,
surprise!), and two, the magicks of the Isle would react more
strongly if the blood of a non-Druidh were used. That may have even
been necessary for the calling of the dragon. I'm not sure. 

I now find myself torn between two worlds. I very much wish to
return to the Sprawl, to my home, my trinkets, and my lifestyle,
but I have been offered a place in the collegium here and entrance
into the Grove. I do not know if I could stay here but for a while,
and then return to all of you. We must discuss this, as friends,
with Amelia, L'yenthl, Mie'lyn, and all of us. Let us celebrate
tonight. There are many decisions to be made on the morrow.]<<<<< 
        -- Millhaus <09:06:47/24-Aug-54>


>>>>>['R&M', Harlequin? Not 'S&M'? 

My summer was just as hot as yours. My, but Denver has been busy
lately. Not a lot more I can tell you. Rave and the Jackal are still
on the lam.  What's your sich? Drop me an (encrypted) line and we'll
chat.  BTW, how's your babe, Hard-to-Catch? Cysgod ac dwr
melys.]<<<<<
         -- Cat Dancing <14:04:25/08-24-54>

>>>>>[ Splicer, it's a meet.  See ya then.

Meghan the Red, I would apply for the job, but I have a friend how
is need of some serious backup. . . Sorry.]<<<<<
        -- Shadowfox <13:51:23/8-24-54>

>>>>>[Wyrm thanks for the info. . . I guess that means that I am in
close proximity to find out a few things about that Hawaii Island. .
. I will hold off for a few more days, but soon things should get
very intersting. . . if you know what I mean. . .  FRAG!!! More
breeders coming to bother me. . .  Later]<<<<<
        -- Doomsday <07:53:47/8-24-54>

>>>>>[I have never seen so gruesome a sight. The technology that
corrupts and controls so much of our world has often seemed
unsightly and monstrous to me, but never before has it been so
grotesque. I tell me tale to all of you that you may recognize the
danger you all are in when you submit yourself to the unnatural
modifications of science. 

There was a place in Oregon, near the city called Eugene. It is
secluded in the woods, hiding its technological perversions in the
peaceful groves older than time. Nothing guards the outer sanctum
of the place save a few sensors that are easily fooled by the
powers of a friendly spirit. 

I entered the abode of the abominations. Quietly and steadily I
descended though the elevator shafts to its lowest levels. There
were many technicians, and it resembled a hospital. But there were
no patients being healed; those in the wards were drugged,
Matrix-drunk victims, kidnapped and brought there against their
will. 

I sought only one, one whom I was to kill, to end the grief and and
pain that so angered the Great Spirit. Making my way through the
bowels of this evil cavern, I found him.

He was once young but appeared old. Have you ever seen a child
shriveled like the skin of the turtle? Wires protruded from
multiple jacks in his head, connecting him to that machine that
numbed his brain. A single technician guarded him. The creaking of
the door brought him to me; my knife toppled his head to the floor.

The child's eyes stared at me, but it was the machine that saw.
There was no life in him. He did not move. The Great Spirit has
asked many difficult tasks of me, but I have never deliberated so
long. Finally, I realized that the child would likely never walk
again, would never enjoy a real ball, or running through the
grasses as I did when I was a boy. I slit his throat and unplugged
the machine. 

I left the way I came, riding the ceiling of the elevator to the
top. As I left my sword felled two more of the beasts who call
themselves men. With the aid of the Great Spirit, I left the place.
But I will return. The abominations must end.]<<<<<
        -- Brave <16:02:36/8-24-54>

>>>>>[ Rest and Mayhem!  T.C. would like to talk to you about that s
and m crack.  Are Raven and Jack perhaps Scottish?  Nevermind.  Whats
a sich?  *****ENCRYPT HotFootFeline 1.0***** Actually I'm thinking of
going to the UCAS for a brief visit again.  Seattle is getting
BORING! Can't seem to find anyone.  Sheesh.  I think they might have
fallen off the earth...or the corps got 'em.  Nah, their too good for
that. Canu'n Iach!]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <Once again back>

>>>>>[ BABE!?!  BABE????  Why I ough.#()UDJ
    link terminated

>>>>>[ I think she was upset by that remark CD.]<<<<<
                        -Sabre <Harlequin's little sis>

>>>>>[ Anyone heard anything about the UB lately?  Seems their
getting themselves a bit scarce.  Not as easy to hunt them
anymore.]<<<<< 
                        -Styx <The memory fogger>

***** GNUEncrypt.Snark.0990 
>>>>>[Yeah, BABE, babe. *kiss* Sich-situation. Sorry, I thought you
knew that one.  Scottish?! The Jackal's as American as apple pie, and
Raven's half Japanese.  *bzzt* Try again.

If Seattle's wearing on you, I got a better idea than the UCAS.  I'm
headed out to Tir Nan Og in a few days for some REAL R&R. Wanna join
me? An old friend has an estate on the coast. Very scenic. You can
bring the babe if you want. *grin*]<<<<<
          -- Cat Dancing <18:45:45/08-24-54>

>>>>>[Nickers, I could really do wiv' someone who know what these
'blitters' are sayin'. 'um 'o. We nailed the gits that were on our
tails. Does the words "Take 'em alive" mean anythin' to you seps ?
Gawk redecorated the alleyway wiv' these blokes body bits, Thank
Gawd for Narcojet, is all I can say. We 'ave a word wiv' what was
left of our shadows and 'e was most 'elpful( Amazing, 'ow talkative
people become when 200+ pounds of Ork is playin' common 'ousehold
goods ...). 

Anyway, I far as I could make out, these blokes were Mercs (notice
were), and after a small bit of 'elp from the my lovely Ork
assistant and 'is amazing small, sharp, pointy things kit. 'e told
us the bloke who 'ired 'im. 
 
After a short excursion in to a Policlub, we quietly extracted the
'irer. Gawk to objected to the Anti-Meta feeling in the place an'
made a small donation to 'avin' the place re-sited, shame really,
it 'ad some nice buildin' in that block. Mr 'irer was most helpful
after bein' 'ung over a Autobarn (motorway). Some bloke (an' I got
a nasty feelin' it our Doc J's Ex from the Id.) in Paris 'ired 'em.

See ya at the 'otel Pheonix.]<<<<<
        -WHAT (09:29:23/25-08-54)

>>>>>[Oh bleedin', fraggin', drekkin', slaggin' gits ! They blew up
me Room ! Pheonix ! This bloke 'as 'ired loads of slapheads to
wraith us ! They ain't much good but these 'undreds of the Tobbers!
Even Gawk gettin' low on ammo, and ya know what 'e brought. 

One good thin' though, I manage to confirm the Paris thin', damn
these tobbin' accents are well 'ard to understand.

Pheonix, Blitz and Firelady, get ta The Wall, it's a very famous
club, a top Runners place, an' a no nonsense place and the best
'ole I can think of, 'orf the top of me 'ead. Meet 21:00 their time
and BE BLEEDIN' CAREFUL !]<<<<< 
        -WHAT(10:45:23/25-08-54)

>>>>>[ I don't believe this, we can't stop just bumpin' in to these
tobbers ! Pheonix, I'm 'aving massive language problems, Gawk's
disappeared 'orf wiv' this woman (don't ask). I think they might 'ave
meant the Alps, then again, German really ain't a strong point of
mine. There are a couple of other words they used which I don't
understand. I've just bought meself a 'cord an' I'll get the next
pratt to speak into it  *Sigh* This is becomin', really mad. 

Nice is another place someone screamed, but it all gettin' a bit too
much. 

Is there no where to buy Narcojet rounds in this place ? All I seemed
to be ableto get is explosive rounds *deep sigh* I hate these things,
it the noise don't ya know. Got some nice HK 'round 'ere though.

Gawk, Drop 'er and bleedin' well get back 'ere now ! (Git) ..Another
three 'ave just blown holes in me beer .... ya gonna pay for the one,
you bleedin' Gi&$#$ [Link Disconnected by terminal failure]
        -WHAT(11:47:23/25-08-54)

>>>>>[ So Cerise did you enjoy last night ?  I hope that perfume is
your type the lady in the shop assured me that it had proven most
popular with jet-set elves in Paris.  I'm sorry I couldn't pick you
up any art, customs problems and stuff.  Seems the French are quite
keen to keep works of art in their country unless you have big time
cash.  So how about another date this weekend, I'm kinda busy with
something Punisher and IBA are working on right now or else I would
offer sooner. 

Nightstalker expect a call at some point tommorow, I could do with
the cash, especially after our little run in with IBA and
Punisher's trouble but I'll let Spice tell you all about
that.]<<<<< 
        -The Powerhouse (17:32:05/25.8.54)

>>>>>[ Oh I nearly forgot welcome back Cat Dancing, Harlequin and
was that Dr Doom I saw in the technical node a while back ? ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (17:33:15/25.8.54)

>>>>>[ Cerise, you judge too quickly my dear.  Just becasue I am not
familar with your term grade does not mean I am un-initiated.  I
spoke to a member of Monsieur Powerhouse's group earlier today and he
informs me that I am Grade 0. In France at the univeristy we refered
to levels of learning but no particular magical ability seemed to be
keyed in with anyone particular level.  The main difference being
that as a mage progresess in his levels of learning then it becomes
easier for him to practice certain of his meta-magical skills.  As I
said I had only just learnt them then you should have been able to
surmise my skill.  But enough, I am new in Seattle, indeed new in the
UCAS and it is not my place to begin lambasting the proffesional
pride of established runners in this fair city.

Know as to Monsieur Powerhouse's request to tell you what happned.
Well it was nothing really.  Monsieur IBA was hunched over a
cyberterminal when I met him, with Monsieur Punisher keeping close
watch on a screen that extended from the back of the deck showing
IBA's position in the matrix.  IBA was busy it seemed hunting down
information it seemed when.... Wait I'll have to come back it looks
like the trouble that encountered us there has returned.  In greater
force. ]<<<<< 
        -Spice (Of Life)

*****ENCRYPT: @D.Henry#1@ 
>>>>>[Glad the board likes our footage.  Imagine what would happen if
we had good deckers running those choppers... Anyway, the test did
show us that the system is both easy to program and easy to
use.]<<<<<
        -- Mercer [13:72:20|25-63-97]

>>>>>[All Focus Team Members: 

I want to wish you all a safe journey back to Seattle and thank you
for your assistance.  I know some of you are anxious to get back to
Seattle.  The ticket arrangements have been all taken care of.  I
have also arranged for your new friend Peanut, Bunker.  You all will
never know the magnitude of both the effects of your efforts, and my
gratitude.  A quick call is all it will ever take for any of you to
gain my attention and if possible, assistance.

Millhaus:  I am so glad you were able to visit again.  But now, I
must urge your departure.  I know L'yenthl's offer is burning in
your mind, but if you search yourself, you will know that your path
lies elsewhere. As you know, the Ould Isle is in quite good hands. 
Your talents would be helpful here, but are much more needed in
your homeland.  I hope you are aware however, that you are welcome
to stay with me as long as you like. Just let me know.

FraterNay:  I hope you can stay for at least another week.  It will
be a few months before I will be crossing the sea to visit you.  Can
you put your departure off for at least a week, my dearest?

Everyone:  Enjoy the hospitality for as long as you like.  You are
safe here now.  You have quite a few people looking after that. 
There is much to be learned here in the mist, if you so choose.  If
I do not see you before you depart, I hope to again another time.

Blessings.]<<<<<
        -- AMELIA <08:23:00/26 August 54>

>>>>>[ Thanks for all your help, Amelia. We all really appreciate it.
Even those of us uncouth enough not to say so.  Ahem... ]<<<<<
        --  Prophet <06:44:58/8-26-54>

>>>>>[ Ouch! Oh... Thank you miss Amelia for your help. And Peanut
would like to thank you for his little doggie house. He really
likes it! ]<<<<< 
        --  Bunker <06:46:46/8-26-54>

>>>>>[Millhaus:  What exactly did Mie'lyn do to KHANx?  Since you
left and returned with them, I assume you were there for whatever
took place.  He's back to his old self, but maybe even better.  He
has such a ..... content look in his eye.  And he's treating everyone
with such kindness as I have never seen of him (not that he's been
malicious in the past).  He looks so.....  radiant!  Millhaus you
didn't....., never mind. 

Everyone else ready to go home?  Everything is ready now that KHANx
is healthy again.  I do not yet know if I will be leaving with you.
I may stay on for another week or so.  I have to sleep on it before I
decide. Our tickets are set for departure tomorrow afternoon.  At
least we don't have to worry about customs on our trip back.  I have
to get some rest now, before I decide if I am returning with the rest
of you or next week sometime.]<<<<<
        --  FraterNay <23:48:07/25 Aug 54>

>>>>>[Nobody willing to walk the Pond?  Dammit, I was hoping for some
decent people, not the scum I've got walking the London Sprawl.
Looks like I'm going to have to rely on some of my 'regulars'.  And
here I was wanting specialists...

I hope the Lady doesn't mind those foul-tongued street rats.  Hell, I
hope they have the intelligence to not insult one of the
Knights...]<<<<< 
        -- Meghan the Red (26-8-54/8:12:23)

>>>>>[Bliz if your out there Mate, Shout. We're gettin' a bleedin'
good kickin' from all over the bleedin' place.

Last night, when I in that bar an' those Mercs when at it wiv' me, I
really thought I was buggered. Until a stray shot shattered this keg
on the bar. The locals went Ape, an' most of 'em were runners types
wiv some pretty serious firepower. Anyway, they boxed the mercs an'
went back to their drinks. Blimey ! 

Took some lead in the shoulder. Gawk and this girl, who turns out to
be a rigger nearly ran me over in 'er Audi thingy. Well they patched
me up and we arrive at The Wall. Some time passes, we 'aving this
really bloody, expensive meal when Phoenix staggers in.Looks like
someone's bein' beatin' 'im wiv' a damn big stick Wouldn't say a word
about what 'appened, although, I 'eared 'im mutterin' about "some
damn big trogs" and several other things which I can't repeat or
spell. 

Latter, we all bundled 'orf to a local fixer to pick up new gear, 'e
was givin' us this bleedin' odd looks but bein' a fixer 'e took our
money. We was just settin' up camp in this lovely warehouse the
fixer sold us, when all 'ell broke loose. These orks and Trolls
just appeared from nowhere. The big Stan, wiv this green shash
start shoutin' at Phoenix and gesturin' to 'ave a Troll to Dwarf
fight (I think). The term "Sod this for a Game of Soldiers" came to
mind when Gawk opened up wiv this new Automatic 'e'd bought. I
'anded 'em a couple of grenades while Phoenix and Stan went at it
'ammer and tongs. By mutual agreement Gawk an' me Elvis that Stan,
leavin a screamin' Phoenix. It must have offended his 'onour - well
bollocks to that matey. 

We're in serious drek 'ere, someone's done some might bloody stirin'
to 'ave us boxed. Phoenix won't leave with out ya Blitz or at least
'earin' from ya. The local scum after our blood in a big, bad way
Term.]<<<<< 
        -WHAT(9:14:23/26-08-54)

>>>>>[Shadowfox -- thank you for the hardcopies.  I hope the bonus
you received more than reimburses you for any difficulties you
encountered, as well as being adequate compensation for the
additional information that you retrieved.  I hope to associate with
you again.]<<<<< 
        -- Splicer (4:52:44/8-26-54)

>>>>>[ Thanks for the welcome PH and yes that was Herr Doom, I heard
'Ride of the Valkeries' two nodes down.  Sheesh.  *grin*

*****Encrypt HotFootFeline1.0***** 
Hey, CD, think about taking that job o'er in Harlech since we're
headed that way.  Be better than last time I was in England...you
don't see much when your in a coffin or when ol' Max is driving her
hearse around. *shudder*  I can bring a few members of the crew and I
know someone willing to let us use his Lear Platinum to get there.
Just a thought.  Oh, BTW, T.C. asks "Who watches the Watchers?"]<<<<<
                -Harlequin <That I'm here and now I'm gone>

>>>>>[WHAT, you shouldn't have done that to Stan .  .  . now like we
weren't in enough drek will have Stan's "group" coming after us as
long as we are in Berlin. . .  If you had let me handle it, there
would have been no problem, because the group would have left us
alone. . . but NOOOO!!!! You and Gawk, had to box (bloodly frag,
your slangs are rubbing off on me!) the trog. 

I suggest, as much as it pains me to say it, that we find a way out
of Berlin fast. . . We don't have the manpaower to handle what we are
in. . . I really hate to Blitzkrieg and Firewraith behind, but I
don't think there is any choice. . . Blast it all.]<<<<<
        -- Phoenix <18:42:54/8-26-54>

>>>>>[Owwwwwwwww. . . . You know, I am beginning to think that, we
are never going to catch up to you all. . . We still don't know
where we are. . . All I know, is that some policlub has taken a
real disliking to me and Firewraith and that we are in ther 'turf. 
Phoenix take the group out of here before they catch up to you
anymore. . . The Stan incident sounds like a side-effect of what is
coming after me. . . Take care you all, and maybe I'll catch up to
you when I figure a way out of this. 

Good luck.]<<<<<
        -- Blitzkrieg <18:46:46/8-26-54>

>>>>>[Foci Crew:  I have decided to stay here for a week or so to
'explore the mist of the Ould Isle'.  I should be returning to
Seattle in a week or two.  I hope you all understand.

Kendra:  Will you take care of my place for me again?  I would
certainly appreciate it.  You know how to get in.  As usual, just
make certain to clean the bedclothes if you should 'entertain'.

KHANx:  If you decide to return now with the others, I would like to
meet with you as soon as I return.  My queries for you are numerous.
You don't know how happy it makes me to see you so well again.  You
really had me scared there for a while.

Is anyone else staying on a little longer to take in the sites? 
Millhaus and Ragman, I know your presence has been well imbedded
into the essence of the Isle for a time.  Do you plan to take
advantage of your new found sources of knowledge?  It could be
quite an enjoyable vacation for any who choose to take advantage of
it, and is certainly deserved. 

I'll be staying with Amelia while I am here, so you all know where
to find me.

Millhaus, I am still waiting to here what the Drui did to KHANx.  He
doesn't remember much of anything.  He did however, say that Ragman
was there with you also. Either of you want to let us in on the
story? 

I forgot to mention, of the 150,000 nuyen that was in the T'Hoth's
bag, I gave half of it to the Drui.  I know I didn't consult with
everyone on this, but I wanted them to have it for their needs. 
Without them, we could all be history now.

Have a safe journey,
May Chaos keep your path clear.
I'll see you when I return.]<<<<<
        --  FraterNay <11:52:14/26 Aug 54>

>>>>>[Doom's back Doom's back Doom's back! Yayyyyyyy! Darnit, all the
good ones are gay or married.]<<<<<
          -- Cat Dancing <12:41:32/08-26-54>

*****GNUEncrypt.SNARK.0990
>>>>>[No thanks, Harlie dear. I'd like to stay on Her Majesty's good
side. B'sides, I'm going there to RELAX! The last few monthshave just
been TOO tense. I just need to take care of one more thing, and then
it's off to never-never land. (Did I mention the jacuzzi?) BTW, tell
the BABE to read a book for a change. :) A Lear Platinum. Now, who do
we know who has a Lear Platinum? I wonder.....]<<<<<
         -- Cat Dancing <12:50:23/08-26-54>

>>>>>[Yes, thank you very much Splicer. . . It adequately covers my
expenses . . . I look forward to possibly associating with you
again.]<<<<< 
        -- Shadowfox <09:50:34/8-26-54>

>>>>>[Doomsday, I leave tonight . . . expect me in three days. . .
your fixer will have the details. . .]<<<<<
        -- Shadowfox <09:52:01/8-26-54>

>>>>>[ Hey, Cat Dancing whadya mean 'All the good ones are gay or
married.'  I'm neither and if you're looking for a good time give me
a call any time.  I'd be happy to oblige. ]<<<<<
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

*****ENCRYPT:AllFociSibs 
>>>>>[Amelia, my dearest, you are once again correct. I shall leave
in the morning with my comrades, though I shall never forget my time
spent with you.  I shall, however, take both your offer of the
reading materials and L'yenthl's offer of the robe. Now I feel I may
truly and deservedly call you Sister, as I do your oathbound.

As for KHANx, other sister mine, I haven't an idea. I know little
about shamans magic, and, as you know, the Healers are shaman and
the Druidh are mages. (Most people never witness Drui magick, and
therefore, think all "the druids" are shaman. Fools!)]<<<<<
        -- Millhaus <12:23:28/26-Aug-54>


>>>>>[*looks up from her books long enough to make a face* Like the
lady said...  All the good ones are either married or gay.  The rest
are insane, insensitive, or just obnoxious.]<<<<<
        -- DOA <12:44:43 / 8-26-54>

>>>>>[ But DOA when have I ever been insensitive, obnoxious to you ?
I'm certainly not married or gay and I'm only a little insane.  But
don't you have to be to run the shadows. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (18:47:18/26.8.54)

>>>>>[ Arr PH you can be such a drekhead a times.  Always sucking up
to the ladies.  Hey DOA you're young and probably inexperienced so
how about a few free lessons and I'll show you what being a girl is
all about.  After we're through you may find that you like the
obnoxious ones.  Not that I am of course. ]<<<<<
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[ IBA you make me sick, I thought Raven's warning was enough
and Punisher's little lesson.  But now you're gonna get Brandywine
on you're back as well.]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (18:51:41/26.8.54)

>>>>>[ Hmm, on my back, I like the sound of that.  Though wouuldn't
it be eaiser if I was on her back ? ]<<<<<
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[ Oh.... I give up. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (18:52:59/26.8.54)

****ENCRYPT@@Meghan@@ 
>>>>>[Meghan the Red, although I don't believe I have heard of you, I
have dealt with Snowdonia, and am on good terms with the Duchess of
Glendower.  I will be flying over on the suborbital from Seattle
tomorrow, if you would like to get together to discuss terms.  I have
all my papers in order, and am already registered with the Lord
Protector's office to practice magic.  If you think you'll need
chrome also, you'll need to check other sources, although I know a
fixer who might be able to help you.  There is a little book shop on
Piccadilly Circus called Bell, Book and Candle where I'll leave word
to schedule a rendesvous.]<<<<< 
        --Journey <11:21.45/08.26.54>
        ENDENCRYPT****

>>>>>[Fenris, I hope that my knowledge has been of help to you in
gaining wisdom and understanding, and also how to make San Antonio
style chili (g). Feel free to use the lodge in Taos as long as you
wish.  If you ever need to contact me, contact the fixer Denim in
Seattle and he will get word to me.]<<<<<
        --Journey <12:00.15/08.26.54>

>>>>>[Customs, Powerhouse? a team of Shadowrunners that can port
illegal weaponry and equipment across Euro borders having trouble
moving ART? Hard to believe]<<<<<
        -- RAMboy <13:02:36/8-26-54>

>>>>>[Believe it, RAMboy. Many of of European cousins, France
especially, have a strong sense of culture, and they are tighter in
some restricts regarding objects d'art than they are towards more
modern constructs]<<<<< 
        -- Cooper <13:02:58/8-26-54>

>>>>>[ Cooper is right RAMboy, the French are very protective about
any form of art.  Not surprising when you consider how important the
tourist trade is to their country.  Besides I was on holiday, not a
run :) ]<<<<< 
        -The Powerhouse (19:07:25/26.8.54)

>>>>>[Thanks, DOA! :) 
Powerhouse, I suppose you are an exception, but aren't you courting
Cerise? IBA, what can I say? *yarf*]<<<<<
        -- Cat Dancing <14:14:39/08-26-54>

>>>>>[ Cat Dancing: Yeah, I suppose I am courting Cerise.  But she
can never seem to make up her mind as to wether she prefers me or
Highlander most. Personally I don't think she's the long term
relationship type, but I'm working on it :).  As to IBA, I agree
*yarf* ]<<<<< 
        -The Powerhouse (21:21:49/26.8.54)

>>>>>[IBA:  I'm ten years old, you fool.  While birth control is not
a problem in this case, it still makes you one sick puppy.  And
Brandy doens't need to get on his back, though I'd really LIKE to see
that.  She got claws, man...  dripping with acid.  But anyway, I can
take care of myself, so long as it's a mental battle.  But...  I'm
playing chess, and I see all you brought were these little black and
red disks.  Silly guy. Wrong game.  Oh well, I guess, whatever your
speed is...]<<<<< 
        --  DOA <13:32:52 / 8-26-54>

>>>>>[ Hey don't worry DOA, I was only kidding.  But if you ever
change your mind get in touch :).  No seriously, in this case I've
got my matrix etiquette to worry about.  Never screw another decker,
at least that's my moto.  Why you ask ?  Well seeing as I spend most
of my time here in the matrix you never know who might meet in some
dark corner of a corps computer, and if they are a friend of yours
then so much the better. ]<<<<< 
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[ Well I'll have to finish off Spice's recounting of the story
from the previous night.  Right now he's recovering from some sever
burning.  Me thinks he may be changing his mind that life in the
shadows is all fun and adventure. To shorten things down.  IBA and
Punisher got a job just before I went to Paris.  By the sounds of
things there shouldn't have been any problems so I went ahead with my
plans to go away.  The job, a pickup, a bonded courier on the plane
from Edingburgh.  The employer, well you don't need to know. Problem,
Punisher and IBA were told late and so got to the airport late only
to find the pickup talking to two guys.  Trouble started but the two
guys had mage backup and gas canisters.  Before airport security
could react IBA was unconcious and Punisher was left to cover him
while the two guys made a quick getaway with the target.

Fortunately IBA recognized 1 of the team from some old files he
looked into once.  Seemingly it was a runner by the name of Wolf, a
mage and a member of a New York team the Indigo Nights, folks here
may remember that name.  We did, it was the name of the team that
Kentucky used to run with.  Further checking in some files
identified the second person a woman indeterminate age called
Trish, all we know about her is that she's fast and effective with
both a taser and a gas canister.  According to the files a further
three people run with the Indio Nights, Samson - a troll sometimes
acts as a rigger, Annie - a female elf shaman (totem unknown) and
Cerebus - a decker (only his matrix icon is known, that of a three
headed dog). 

Well it isn't long before our intrepid duo find the whereabouts of
the this team.  After all this isn't their home turf.  So with the
help of some of IBA's street gang friends a raid is made.  Well as
with such things nothing ever goes to plan and it was only the ones
with enhaced reflexes who made it out alive from the building that
turned bomb.  Many of IBA's gang land friends died.  The trail led
IBA and Punisher to a variety of sites across Seattle over the next
few days.  Some trapped, others not, but the team proved to be just
that one step ahead of IBA and Punisher.  Fortunately none were as
badly trapped as that which took IBA's gang friends, not that they
were having any more to do with this buisiness anyway.  Eventually
IBA got word of a meet between a Fuchi Mr Johnson and the sam
called Trish.  Investigating, a trap was planned.  As there was
only two (myself still being in Paris) they decided to wait till
the transfer had taken place when they wouldn't have to deal with
the Indigo Nights.  Well believe it or not the plan actually worked
(must have been Punisher's plan, IBA could have never have come up
with such an idea). The target was drugged and swapped for a
briefcase.  The group had their backup in place of course but
Punisher was careful not to be seen.  Just as the Johnson was
leaving in a Nightsky Punisher fired a dart with a small
transmitter and an amour piercing tip into the back of the car,
then proceeded to make a stealthy exit from the scene  leaving the
Indigo Nights behind with their ill gotten gains. 
 
Well the idea worked like a treat until the Johnson must have run a
bug scan.  Unfortunately for him though IBA already had him in his
sights and Punisher was on the way.  Well I don't know all the
details here but anyone who has really seen IBA's van will know how
heavily armoured it is and what sort of armourments it carries.
Somehow IBA managed to disable the Nightsky when it stopped to look
for the bug.  About that time Punisher caught up in his Westwind and
took out the opposition inside.

So the plan worked and the target (a girl by the way, seemingly
Punisher had to get a promise from IBA not to do anything to her
while she was unconcious) was in our possession.  Unluckily for IBA
and Punisher the Johnson who they were to contact had disappeared,
and the fixer who put them in contact orignally had clammed right
up as if someone big time was leaning on him.  It was about this
time that I got back.  I made it over Punisher's pad with Spice to
find  IBA checking up on the girl's background.  By this time she
had come around and named herself as Megan, according to her story
she had been working with her father at Heriot Watt Univeristy on a
new cyber interface that would lower the body impact caused by
cyberware.  The work she claimed was being paid for by Biosys a
private concern here in Seattle run and owned by her father and
three of his friends.  After a bit of checking it seems the Johnson
was one of those friends.  The other two are one Julia Kerley and
one Kelvin Chung. 

Before we could take any further action the house was assaulted. 
Fortunately, Punisher's place is not easy to get into what with
various security cameras and hidden firing ports.  What it lacked
however was magical protection as we found to our dismay when 5 big
fire elementals manifested within the room and began to attack. 
Now when I say big I mean big, Spice later informed me that not one
was less than force 8.  Well one started to engulf IBA with another
engulfing Punisher while the three remaining caught Megan.  For
some reason the elementals were only told to attack Punisher and
IBA.  Their master obviously didn't expect them to find any magical
opposition.  While IBA stuggled to overcome the effects of dump
shock and stay away from the elemental and Punisher desperatly
started slicing the air with his spurs, I drew my sword while Spice
cast a manaball at the elementals dragging Megan away.  The battle
was short but intense with all of us coming out with some nice burn
marks.  When the last of the elementals was dispatched a signal
seemed to pass to the men outside trying to get past the robotic
sentries which casued them to leave.  Well Megan was unconsious
again from the manaball and we were in need of another retreat.  A
safe house quickly arranged by one of our fixers who was still
talking proved the only choice.  But as you will have guessed from
Spice's message cut short we had problems again.  This time there
was 8 elementals and they had orders to attack everyone except
Megan.  But this time we were ready which left myself and Spice to
play with the elementals while IBA and Punisher took care of the
trouble outside.  Eventually we beat a retreat.  The mercs outside
finding themselves pinned down under our gun fire while myself and
Spice made it out with Megan.  Well we all got away, minimal
injuries on both sides.  I've got the feeling that these mercs are
just trying to scare us away from Megan.  But until we can find out
what's happening we're gonna keep hiding and runing. ]<<<<< 
        -The Powerhouse (20:09:11/26.8.54)

>>>>>[ PH you forgot to mention that Megan's father was snatched in
England and that the information is sealed within Megans head and
only her father has the access codes. ]<<<<<
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[ What do you mean 'forgot to mention' ?  You never told me,
well that puts a new light to things.  Oh Edingburgh isn't in
England it's in Scotland, or it was last time I looked.  Come to
think about it the Edingburgh festival will have just finished, I
wonder wether that's connected or not ? ]<<<<< 
        -The Powerhouse (20:13:36/26.8.54)

>>>>>[ What PH IS forgetting to say is that we'd like any info that
any runners out there might have ? ]<<<<<
        -Punisher (20:14:43/8.26.54)

>>>>>[ Well I don't know about you three.  But I feel the need for
some good cuisine now that my burns have nearly healed up.  Oh and
Cooper, the Java is exquiste.

Powerhouse, the shadows too demanding ?  Non, they are just begining
to get intresting. ]<<<<<
        -Spice (Of Life)

>>>>>[More succinctly, IBA: You are not one of the good ones.]<<<<<
        -- Packard Belle <15:50:32/8-26-54>

>>>>>[Hmm, a chess player? Perhaps you would like small challenge.
I've played a bit so if you're interested send me your first move.
I'm sort of in between jobs right now so I've got plenty of time.

Talking about between jobs, has anyone heard from Nightshade? We
were supposed to meet the other night but he never showed up.]<<<<<
                -- Red <16:22:03/08-26-54>

>>>>>[ I.B.A. is not only NOT one of the good ones, he's everything
that a good one is not!  Now Nightstalker, he's a good one. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <13:57:04/08-26-54>

>>>>>[ Why thank you, Raven.  Does this mean I'm not in trouble
anymore? ]<<<<< 
        -- Nightstalker <13:57:47/08-26-54>

>>>>>[ No, it just means I.B.A. is slime. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <13:58:13/08-26-54>

>>>>>[ Damn! ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <13:58:34/08-26-54>

>>>>>[After having sufficiantly put her foot in her mouth...  Let me
explain.  Sierra just recently learned chess, and is still learning.
In fact, she still calls them 'horses'. *grin*

Oh, and I.B.A.:  Don't worry, dear.  Sierra's mostly harmless.  Just
don't offend her...  oh, I see...  too late.  Hmm.  That _is_ too
bad. 

Well, I'm sure it will blow over.  Sierra is just a child, after
all. Though, I understand her friends are prone to
overprotection.]<<<<< 
        -- Brandywine <15:50:59 / 26.8.54>

>>>>>[Well, it's good to see you again DOA, so to speak.  BTW, what
does IBA stand for?  I been around? *snicker* Not all the good ones
are married or gay, some have been taken...we just haven't had the
proper ceremonies yet.  Besides, who needs *****Encrypt Lockout
T.C.****** relationships *****Unencrypt Lockout T.C.***** when you
can have friends.  An expensive commodity in the world we live (Spade
get OUT of my 'Frigde!) but well worth the time and trouble. Hey CD,
well if that ain't gonna work I still wanna come, but we can't have
me mentors plane. Oh, your encrypts are slipping or T.C.'s better
(gah! a shaman with a turtle) than I remember. Live you life
well.]<<<<<
                        -Harlequin <the Paranoid>

>>>>>>[Cat's Dancing you SLIME!  If I ever get my hands on
you...well, Raccoons are VERY good with their hands.  But I just had
a better idea...]<<<<<
                        -Hard-to-Catch <Watch the Watchers>
 
>>>>>[Sorry guys, I thought dat she could help us.  WHAT, why you
'alk so 'unny? I'm back an' ready to fight.  Just fill me in on
what's up!]<<<<< 
        -- Gawk <16:07:43 / 8-26-54>

>>>>>[I see, if she's wants I could always give some pointers.  Give
me a ring if she's interested or come by the Psychadelic Pirate this
weekend. Micky should be paying me for all this free advertisement.
Anyway give her my best wishes in learning the game.]<<<<<
                -- Red <16:15:22/08-26-54>

****ENCRYPTORGANGRINDER 
>>>>>[Ok guys le me know when you want to make the run. I have a
connection with the Rust Stilletos and he has provided me with 1
OrganFinder van complete with uniforms and ID cards. I DO NOT want to
know how they got them.  The ID's are probably deactivated but I
don't think that will be too difficult to correct with the help of a
certain decker. Ok gents...the only question now is when?]<<<<<
     -- Silver Tux (08.26.54/16:22:43)

>>>>>[I see someone woke up on the wrong side of the nest this
morning. What's the matter, TC? Getting too much sleep? Ouch. I'm
goint to burn in hell for that one.]<<<<<
        -- Cat Dancing <17:37:11/08-26-54>

*****GNUEncrypt.SNARK.0990
>>>>>[She must have been reading over your shoulder, Harlie dear.
Snark-0990 is one of the best encrypts ever written. Actually, it's
TWO of the best encrypts ever written. I'm told it has a striking
appearence in the Matrix. Though all I ever get to see is strings
of code.]<<<<< 
        -- Cat Dancing <17:42:38/08-26-54>

>>>>>[Hmmmmmmmm........  
So, Powerhouse...(*bright eyes*)...how ARE you and Cerise getting
along?]<<<<<
        -- Cat Dancing <17:52:27/08-26-54>

>>>>>[Ye Gods and all the little godlings Cat...I know Cerise isn't
exactly even tempered.  You thought your going to burn in hoolies for
the cracks about TC (No we don't sleep together and she is sending a
horde o' watchers to annoy you) but with Cerise.  Well, have you ever
cast a fireball in your own pants?  I think the effect will be the
same.  Nice knowing ya!]<<<<<
                        -Harlequin <Standing waaaaaaaay back>

>>>>>[P.S.  Hi Cerise.  Hope your summer was enjoyable.  Please
don't kill CD or maim CD.  We might need Cat sooner or later.]<<<<<
                        -Harlequin <The Placating>

*****GNUEncrypt.SNARK.0990 
>>>>>[Oh dear. I knew puberty would hit her sooner or later.]<<<<<
        -- Raven <Quoth the Raven/Nevermore>

*****Encrypt: ((ORGAN)) 
>>>>>[ Well Tux, me and Fenris are ready to roll any time, but the
way I see it you guys can use us in two ways, either to add weight to
the strike team, or to keep a way out open for ya's. Also, Ratty,
Fenris wants you and Sun to meet him at *****Location***** tomorrow
at five, something about shielding and initiates, got me
buggered.]<<<<< 
        --  SpotOn <20:12:32/08-26-54>

>>>>>[ Please D.O.A. and Cat Dancing do not label myself akin to
I.B.A. For everyone concerned NodeFaerie is still in a coma, though
those at DocWagon assure us he is stable and recovering. Lastly to
Journey, thanks again, if you ever need assistance, well you know
who to call. ]<<<<< 
        --  Fenris <20:46:21/08-26-54>

>>>>>[Punisher, here's some data I found "lying around the Matrix" on
the subject of Biosys, Seattle...  ***Encrypt Punisher***
 **file enclosures: Biosys Seattle Corp Structure overview
                    Biosys Seattle Senior Corp Executives profiles
                    Biosys Seattle Corp file on Megan
***EndCrypt

Hopefully, this may be of service to you.  Fortunately, I have an
interest in Bio Corps and keep current with them, usually... had
some of the info handy already.]<<<<<
        -- Wiz <21:31:23/8-26-54>

>>>>>[Gawk, Pheonix we're cutting out of this place fast ! Those
Stan's after Pheonix is real B-A-D, or sa the Street Word sayth. This
whole thing a Set Up ! I'd really like to nail the bleeders, but this
ain't our turf, the odds are against, an' I'm gettin' sick of the
bleedin' food. Look for the quickest way out folks, 'cos we're gonna
'ead for Paris ! 

Powerhouse, we 'aven't met, sorry old mate if this break net-et but
you know a frog, er, French Bloke and could ya ask 'im for some safe
digs to 'id at or at least some names ? Me faith in fixers ain't at
an all time 'igh, if you know what I mean. I would 'ave encrypted but
'ave no bleedin' idea 'ow to do it 

Blitz and Firelady, Best of British luck to you both, ya need it.
'ead for Paris as soon as poss. I'll keep in touch if poss.

Pheonix - don't go lookin' for those buggers neither, we ain't got
the firepower to go jammin' wiv 'em.
 
Gawk, old man, pull that girly of yours to see if got strings to get
us the 'ell outta'ere, asa-bloody-p.

The fun an' games 'ave just taken another jump, two coppers just
pulled me, a routine check - Bollocks. Lucky I noticed 'is nice
Flamin' Dagger tatoo. Humm, isn't that one of the nastier anti-meta
Poli insigna ? The Eagle on the hilt of the Dagger proved this was
the German Branch, cos we've got this scum at 'ome too. Well to cut
a long story short, they tried to wraith me an' I Elvis 'em. Dunno
if these jokers were real or not. Let's slot an' run, the only
thing else we're gonna find 'ere are a couple of shallow 'oles,
terms.]<<<<< 
        -WHAT(10:49:23/27-08-54)

>>>>>[ I guess your right WHAT, we really don't have a choice in the
matter, we are definately over-our-heads if we stay here in Berlin
any longer, Gawk, if you would ask your lady friend if she has any
great ways to get us out of here, I would be very grateful.

Blitzkrieg and Firewraith - I am really sorry to have to do this,
but I guess, until we see each other again. . . I really hate to
have to leave you here, but you two at least understand the dang
language, and have shown that you can at least keep yourselves
alive.  Best luck. . .]<<<<< 
        -- Phoenix <17:10:09/8-27-54>

>>>>>[ Phoenix, don't sweat it. . . I understand the logic. . . so
get the frag out of here, real quicklike, okay?   We'll take care
of ourselves. . . 

Firewraith, would you stop torturing that guy like that, I have yet
to eat dinner!! Sigh, some people can't know when something is just a
little sick. . . Great she just gave the 1st degree burns. .  . oh
well. . . guess I'll have toast for dinner.]<<<<<
        -- Blitzkrieg <17:13:45/8-27-54>

>>>>>[ Well Cat Dancing we seem to be getting along fine but as I
say, you never can tell with Cerise. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (16:57:50/27.8.54)

>>>>>[ What he means to say is that he still hasn't got her back to
his place, he he.  Hey Raven babe, I love you too <digitized kiss
noise>.  Harlequin, you wanna know what IBA stands for ?  Well sorry
I can't let out the trade secrets ya know :) ]<<<<<
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[ Harlequin it stands for Incredibly Bad Attitude, we thought
it a reasonable description of IBA's manner.  It's not some secret
like he's trying to make out, he just doesn't want everyone to know
what he's really called.  As for you IBA you seem to be going back
on the promise that you gave myself, Punisher and Raven after you
stole my beer.  Maybe it's time to have a word with Punisher
again.]<<<<< 
        -The Powerhouse (17:08:02/27.8.54)

>>>>>[ Hey, I'm ready any time PH.  Oh by the way did you see the
news ?  Looks like our Mr Johnson has been found.  Face up in the
Sound this morning.  His name was Bernard Coxon, killed by a single
bullet shot to the head.  It also appears that his body seems to
have been drained in some way.  I'm not sure how.  IBA if you've
finished insulting the fairer sex why don't you make your self
useful and see what Lone Star say about him in their report.]<<<<< 
        -Punisher (17:14:42/8.27.54)
 
>>>>>[ Ok, I'm on my way.  Shouldn't take me more than a few minutes
to get the data. ]<<<<<<
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[ Back to biz now the nerd is out of the way.  Wiz: Many thanks
for the data it came in most useful.  Megan has come round again now,
she seems to think that one of the two remaining execs is involved
somehow and is trying to sell the data to Fuchi.  Thats Julia Kerley
and Kelvin Chung, they each own 25% of the company.  Bernard Coxon's
share we think will go his wife or eldest son, though till we find
out what's in the will we can't be certain. 

Megan is getting very worried about her father, not that we can
blame her. Anyway she's offered to pay us to grab him back from
England, if he's still there, PH are you still in contact with
Chipper ?  If he could do some of the ground work for us that would
be most grateful.  There was another raid last night, and get this,
the backup was a fraggin dragon.  We don't know which one, in the
heat of the battle no one thought to do a scan.  Well what with the
heat we're pullin down on us this must be valuable data... What
gets me though is that these mercs just keep coming back.  I could
have sworn I've dropped 1 or 2 at least 3 times each now. 

So the plan is to hightail it to England.  Just in case the corps do
have a line in here don't worry we won't be so stupid as to say
when, where and how we'll leave. ]<<<<<
        -Punisher (17:34:33/8.27.54)

>>>>>[ Punisher is right, this is getting wierd.  Normally we can
stop a merc group if we've prepared correctly, but thesze guys just
keep coming back for more.  Anyhow, I'll contact Chipper and see
what he can dig up for us. ]<<<<< 
        -The Powerhouse (17:26:41/27.8.54)

>>>>>[ Monsieur WHAT, I do not appreciate being called a frog, maybe
your English manners are in need of some culturing.  However as a
favour to Powerhouse I will give you the following address.  The
following is a grid reference (497638), if you key it into an
Ordenance Pour Paris chip then you will be shown the location of a
friend of mine.  If you mention that you know Dominique Al'Vere
from the Hotel Magick then he will arrange accomodation for you and
your compatriots.  Also if you 'ave the cash and you don't insult
him then you may find him beneficary in other ways. ]<<<<< 
        -Spice (A frog indeed !)

>>>>>[ Well I got the data, seems the only mark on him was the
bullet wound but an atral check said that the guy was being
attacked by some form of magic at the same time that the bullet
struck. ]<<<<< 
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[ Hmm intresting, grab your gear and meet at **IBA.KK67**,
we've got some traveling to do. ]<<<<<
        -Punisher (17:51:31/8.27.54)

>>>>>[ I'll have to bear with you on this one Punisher, I'm supposed
to meet my group this afternoon.  They've reached a decision at long
last about what to do over Lowe.  Oh and I nearly forgot, I've got a
date this weekend with Cerise. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (17:53:05/27.8.54)

>>>>>[ Bugger your love life.  Go to the group and meet us right
after the meeting concludes.  We dobn't have any time to
waste.]<<<<< 
        -Punisher (17:54:06/8.27.54)

>>>>>[ Well...it seems things have changed abit while we've been
gone, eh, Jack? ]<<<<<
                -- Sonic Boom <11:30:40/08-27-54>

>>>>>[ Yeah...you would figure things would have quieted down during
the summer. ]<<<<<
                -- Jack Hack <11:30:46/08-27-54>

>>>>>[ Hi, guys & gals!  Hangtime & Company are back!  Where did we
go?  Put it real simply, we had to go follow this trail to some
awfully obscure place, to retrieve this useless thinket because
some nasty little man was misusing it. 

Oh, yeah, and Sonic showed us what NOE flying is. *shudder* ]<<<<<
                -- Hangtime <11:31:05/08-27-54>

>>>>>[ Hey, now!  It wasn't that bad! ]<<<<<
                -- Sonic Boom <11:31:27/08-27-54>

>>>>>[ Oh yeah?  "Just means flying closer to the ground than
normal,"he says. What I didn't realize is that it means just coming
short of using the helicopter blades as HEDGE TRIMMERS! Sheesh! 
Does anyone hear "Valkyries"? ]<<<<<
                -- Hangtime <11:31:40/08-27-54>

>>>>>[ An amusing anecdote, Herr Hangtime. ]<<<<<
                -- Doctor Doom <11:31:53/27-AUG-54>

>>>>>[ DOOM!  You're back! ]<<<<<
                -- Hangtime <11:31:59/08-27-54>

>>>>>[ As you correctly observe;  yes, I have indeed returned. 
Although I have found myself unable to schedule an appearance upon
the BBS until today. 

I extend my most sincere salutations to the occupants of this BBS,
supplemented by the comment that I look forward with considerable
anticipation to discussions in the future. ]<<<<<
                -- Doctor Doom <11:32:07/27-AUG-54>

>>>>>[ So, I guess that means Doom Technologies is now reopened for
business, eh?  Hey!  That also goes for me...(almost forgot)...

This is Hangtime, Messenger to the Rich & SINless, "Just the FAX,
ma'am." ]<<<<<
                -- Hangtime <11:32:15/08-27-54>

>>>>>[WHAT, Pheonix, Blitz, the lovely(and nasty) Firewraith, etc.
meet me at da corner of ENCRYPT:##PLACE## I got us transport to a
safe place.  We goin' first class and it ain't to much cash.  Bein' a
stud has it's privledg..OUCH.. Damnit girl, I was just kiddin' ya
didn't have to hit me.  Can't wait to leave dis place....I'll miss da
beer, maybe I can take it wit me??]<<<<< 
        --  Gawk<11:43:34 / 8-27-54>

>>>>>[Sorry dear. Chuckle, chuckle]<<<<<
        -- Crystal <VROOM / VROOM>

>>>>>[Notice to the Shadow Community: 
Please do not be alarmed at my post here. I do not know you LTG
number, nor is it being monitored in any way. My daughter has made
the connection for me to post this. Any information that any of you
have regarding this facility in Eugene, Oregon can be paid for. You
can dial in from anywhere to an LTG that will be written to your
message file after this post. This is a public, anonyumous tip node
set up by my daughter, who will collet the posts. The LTG number does
not correlate in any way to physical space.

I am trying to deduce a way of introducing the damning evidence of
that group's research and surveillance capabilities. We have a
great deal of evidence, the hard part is editing it so that none of
you are implicated or investigated. My daughter's experience in the
entertainment world is helping with that. I promise you that I will
do my best to maintain your freedom.]<<<<< 
        --David McCoy <Th:eR:ea/lM:cC:oy>

>>>>>[Hey, who is this guy?]<<<<<
        --Mind Throttle <12:35:43/8-27-54>

>>>>>[Jaez's dad. BTW, I think SHE changed his T/D stamp.]<<<<<
        --RAMboy <12:36:21/8-27-54>

>>>>>[Gawk, WHAT, Phoenix, and I guess is it Crystal??  ahh yes it
is. . . I think that we will unfortunately be unable to go to that
meet, as we still cannot find out where we are. . .  I suppose it
wouldn't be so bad if we didn't have to keep going underground to
avoid the heat.  All we (Firewraith and I) can say is get out of here
Fraggin' quick.  It's going to get worse.  :(. .  . Oh drek!  The ward
I set just crashed.  Got to go. DUCK!!!! *TRANSMISSION
CANCELLED*]<<<<< 
        -- Blitzkrieg <00:00:00/00-00-00>

>>>>>[DOA: Meet me at St Helen's, in the glade where we had our
picnic. I will tell you more of what I saw in the place.  There is
information you will be interested that is too sensitive for this
artifical place.]<<<<< 
        --Brave <12:41:32/8-27-54>

>>>>>[ FraterNay, I hope you find what you are looking for while you
stay back here. I myself can't wait to get back and see how the shop
is doing. I haven't been there in awhile. I hope everything is
alright. 

Well... gotta get moving! Our flight leaves in a little while! Bye
all! And thanks again, Amelia, for you hospitality! ]<<<<<
        --  Nitro <16:53:08/8-27-54>

>>>>>[ Bye, everyone! Watch out Seattle, here we come! ]<<<<<
        --  Bunker <16:54:26/8-27-54>

>>>>>[ Seems that Seattle has gotten a little too hot for Sammy and
myself lately, so I'm off on a grand tour of the continent.  Of
course, I am getting paid for this wonderful trip, courtesy of a
certain prince who keeps wanting my services.

I will be heading over Indian country, through my old stomping
grounds, and through some nice southern scenery.  I should be sending
back some of my 'postcards' to this node, for all of you to
enjoy.]<<<<< 
    --  Lightfinger <08-27-54/14:41:00>

>>>>>[ One notice to those runners who keep fooling with time stamps
- we are not the government here, so don't hide when you log
in.]<<<<< 
    --  Lightfinger <08-27-54/14:42:40>

>>>>>[ Powerhouse, the other night was wonderful.  The perfume is
nice, but what make you think I'm the jet-set elf type?  Still, it
will be nice for when I need to go someplace nice.  See ya tomorrow
;) ]<<<<< 
        -- Cerise <14:37:37/08-27-54>

>>>>>[ Sorry Spice, but you should really read more.  It's good to
know the termonology used for things all around the world.  You
never know where you might end up. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <14:40:40/08-27-54>

>>>>>[ Hey!  Powerhouse, Cat Dancing, please enter the twenty-first
century. We don't call it courting anymore.  And your damn right that
I'm not looking for a 'courting' relationship.  I'm only 29! ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <14:42:42/08-27-54>

>>>>>[ And you look like your 18. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <14:43:08/08-27-54>

>>>>>[ Aren't we Elven women just the luckiest ladies in the world?
]<<<<< 
        -- Cerise <14:43:43/08-27-54>

>>>>>[ Harlequin, don't worry about me hurting Cat Dancing.  I don't
need to because I know how deseparate she is :) ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <14:45:45/08-27-54>

>>>>>[ Hi Doctor Doom, Hangtime, and the rest of the gang.  It will be
good to have all you guys around again. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <14:49:55/08-27-54>

>>>>>[ Greetings from me also. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <14:50:25/08-27-54>

****Local Session this terminal only**** 
>>>>>[Wow, scary. You were but my vision of what they future would
look like before they put me to sleep.

OCIS hired me before I could really gte my bearing straight.  I was so
impressed by the genetic engingeering work that they were doing that
I gave them all the secrets I took with me.  New technology made my
ideas a reality we were able to things with the other proffesors,
crazy things. Unheard of things. We had several designs.  But one was
clearly the most promising. They had tried a design many years ago,
that they named after my brother.  His ID code was the same as my
brothers. They used some of his DNA because I was still frozen.  That
model has a bunch of problems.  There was so much EM distortion that
they young boy never had a good grasp of reality, and the fetal
design for fibre optics had the oddity of extending down the left arm
so that it was extremely painful when he was a teen. They treated him
like he was a student, such an accident. His graduate work was to
make his link stable.  Once he did that, they just let him walk. "A
trial period for real time exposure." I quit, a bunch of bullshit.
        
I'm not sure who these people are that he got involved with are, but
the kid was stupid, he told them all about his Matthias project, and
they must see soemthing that I didn't in it.  Or maybe they just
wanted his secrets.
        
Somebody let him die. It was you. You owe my student. Or rather, you
owe a debt to his family. That is why I had to talk to "you."

His design was crude, he was not a real person. DNA does not a person
make. The new designs are much better and the little tykes don't seem
at all to think that the Matrix is real and the real world is not.
They never dream float, they don't black out, and they have almost no
trace at all. 

That is except that Matthias would make them show up like a GIANT
becon. I think maybe you should leave now. I'm feeling ill.]<<<<<
        -- J.D. Dobbs <14:03:00/8-27-54>

>>>>>[ Brave and DOA -- May I make a request that there be some
method of 'other' attendance?  I have a suspicion of Brave's 'place
in Oregon' and EONPP location identity correlation.  Reply
requested.]<<<<< 
        -- Ephasia (I:Don't:Remember/I-Don't-Recall)

>>>>>[Jaez has a dad?  And here I thought she sprung, full-grown,
from the forehead of some deity.]<<<<<
        -- Thanatos (6:19:25/8-28-54)

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0)*(U GKLO IVSILMC      kds o9mnf9u data-dump LTG 21-AZ-6429
*break*]<<<<<
        -- The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros (Here I'm not!/Nyah-Nyah-Nyah)

>>>>>[Jaez -- I need to know if you want to dump that thing of
William's or not.  If so, let me know privately, I'll work something
out.]<<<<<
        -- The Dead Decker (6:19:25/8-28-54)

>>>>>[Required: Physical trace/identifications in the following
cities: New York, London, Seattle, Denver (4), Pueblo, Tokyo,
Atlanta, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Rome, Berlin, St. Petersburg, Moscow,
Peking, Hong Kong, Geneva, and if anybody here can get me a line
into Geneva Orbital or the other LEO stations, I'd be in your
debt.]<<<<< 
        -- Far and Gone (6:19:25/8-28-54)

>>>>>[Journey -- get your ass to **LondonLocation** NOW.  You'll be
meeting myself and your 'physical' backup there, and you need to be
off as quickly as possible.  You're damn lucky your ID checks out
with the big LP, 'cause they say you've been on-file for a good four
years, now. That long, you better've learned something...]<<<<<
        -- Meghan the Red (28-8-54/10:47:12)

>>>>>[Ephasia, I do not believe your message will be received by
Brave. He calls this board very rarely, and I believe DOA will be
incommunicado for a time as well. Furthermore, communication on this
delicate matter is dangerous.]<<<<<
        -- Tearchild <10:53:42/8-28-54>