>>>>>[ Prince Solarial, I truly am impressed with the awards you have been given
in your career.  I am also impressed that you received your first award at the
young age of 16, a great achievement for any Tir citizen, and one that I doubt
will be equaled since the legal age was changed to 18.  What bothers me though
is how you are acting now.  I do not doubt that you where an honorable and
driven man when you entered into our fair countries service.  But what you do
now makes me truely question you.  For one, you save a fair lady, but then you
expect something in return.  It is up to the person you save to recognize the
debt of honor and act upon it.  Further more, you do not expect the debt to come
from that person, but rather from her friends.  In the view of those friends you
have saved her from one form of capture only to be put in another.  It is
honorable for a friend to try and help another, but to coerce this assistance
into an act that they find reprensible destroys the honor on all sides.  You
saved the fair lady, now it is time to let her go safely free, for that is the
honorable thing to do.]<<<<<
        --Dimitri <16:22:35/10-14-54>

>>>>>[  Hear Hear!  Such a nice and bright Elven lad, he must make Maria proud.
Ah... what even happened to those fine days of honor and truth.

Lord, Prince or whatever  SorryButt, I see that you are showing your true colors
now that it is not so advantagious for you.  And allying yourself with such a
reprehesible elf as Dorian, tch tch tch.    What a calmity for the 'Noble' Tir
elves.

Etsy?....   Etsy?.......   Etsy?.........   OHHHH!  ETSY!!!!!  Ah I understand.
Still as racist as ever are you my not so fine elf.  I do hope your still mad at
me for gutting that little follower of yours.  I do not regret it, he was
getting rather anoying at the time.  All that trying to kill me and such.  I
actually had to sharpen my claws afterwords.  Oh, and I do hope you liked all
you flowers turning into stink weed, it was one of my better practical jokes.
Oh yes, you might want to stay away from Sorry there, he's almost as bad as you
are!!!

Ah... those where the days, Yes when Men where REAL MEN, when Women where REAL
WOMEN (sigh) and Dragons got to sit a eat pastries all day long.]<<<<<
        --Seraphylanjaligigusnort <16:35:22/10-14-54>

>>>>>[No my dear Bliss, I'm afraid I can't make it at that time. Oh, and by the
way, don't believe everything you hear, read, or see -- especially about me.
Well, friends of Diana, I'm still patient . . . but don't test me.]<<<<<
         -- Prince Solarial (16:51:08/10.14.54)

>>>>>[ Actually Collussus, Its Circuit Breaker who does the C^2 decks, well her
and Highlander both do them.]<<<<<
        --Spirit < of the Matrix >

>>>>>[ Hey I had a great idea, why don't we send Talky to Solarial there.  Five
minutes of the stupid little machine and he'll be begging for mercy!!]<<<<<
        --Lister <16:40:01/10-14-54>

>>>>>[ Ms. Lees, please don't play righteous with us. We know what we're doing,
and as importantly, who we're doing it for. Don't patronize us.

As for results --- we have him. Yes, we have David Beaumont, in perfect physic-
al, although not mental condition. He was with The Defacers. More details will
follow shortly.]<<<<<
        -- NightShade (16"57"09/10.14.54)

>>>>>[**A/V Upload: Delayed Transmission

*****A/V FEED

>>The elf -- The Dead Decker, The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros, Shockwave, whatever
>>you want to call him -- leans back again from the one keyboard controlling the
>>A/V equipment, and smiles thinly at the camera.  He scratches at one ear, then
>>shakes his head.

"You people don't listen, or don't pay attention.  I don't know which it is.
In case you need big flashing neon lights pointing the way to the target,
HERE I AM.

"Solitaire -- quit trying to trace down Dante -- you only got a quarter of the
way to the transmission point of my last dump, and that was DELAYED.  If you
think that you're good enough to trace both of us, go right ahead -- but you're
the only chance Diana has of getting out of this alive, despite all of your
friends.  Either you trace me down -- which is gonna take .all. of your skill
-- or else you botch it up, and Jackson's daughter dies.  Your choice."

>>He searches around himself, finally removing a packet of cigarettes from
>>one pocket.  Tap, check the cigarette, light it, inhale.

"Dorian, I'd suggest against it -- Solarial's got enemies, you've got enemies
-- come to think of it, Solarial, I'd suggest against it.  Last I heard, Cat
was hunting Dorian down.  If you two joined forces, it'd make an almost
irresistable target for him.

"Dimitri, get real -- honor is convenient.  Always has been, particularly for
such persons as Prince Solarial.  If you really want to help, join Action
Jackson in trying to find me.

"Action Jackson -- again, don't worry about Diana, you'll have a hard enough
time with me.  Collossus is good, very very good -- but there are things you
can do with deadheads that you can't with his cyborg body.

"Collossus, talking about you -- ever hear that the Wyrm Ouroboros is out of
Greek Mythology?  The World Wyrm, Collossus.  You're quite possibly one of my
greatest dangers -- and if I find you online with a C^2, well, I'll see what
I can't do about taking your body over.  Failing that, shutting you down for
good.  I don't like doing that kind of thing, but....  wait until after you've
gotten to me."

>>The cigarette, only half-smoked, is stubbed out.

"Buzz, don't brag -- just do the job.  Find me, snuff me.  The second is
easier than the first, granted, but that's the way it works with a decker.

"Oh yes -- to all those who wish revenge on Ganz -- contact Lady Jaez.  I
hold certain information that I'll be communicating only with her."

>>Kinealthas Morkai smiles, waving again at the camera, before striking the
>>keyboard to turn off the link.

*****END A/V FEED

All right, the game is on.  Lords and Lassies, don't waste time on Solarial --
from what I know, he'll keep his word IF you dust me.  He'll also keep his word
if you DON'T, we know that, so don't waste time or energy on anything BUT
trying to find me.  This means you, Slash.]<<<<<
        -- The Dead Decker (19:55:30/10-14-54)

>>>>>[Oh, give them time, Solarial.  Ganz had a damn hard time nailing me
down, and he's got the resources of an entire company behind him.  It's
gonna be hard for them in .any. manner..... but I thank you for this
opportunity to die, once more.  Gotta get it right one of these times, eh?

And in case you're just as blind -- which your posting a while ago suggested
-- yes, you've caught me.  I've got flesh.  HEAR THAT, GANZ??  You can get
your hands on William 6174 in programmed form, all layed out in Pi.  Pi's
taken on the oddities that Moebius was showing, but I think I've isolated
Pi a bit better.... time will tell.]<<<<<
        -- Shockwave (20:02:20/10-14-54)

>>>>>[Hey Cat!  Things have been quiet from your end.  Hows the
hunting where your at?  Anything new?]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <Stop snarking with the Boojams>

>>>>>[Collossus, if Buzz doesn't have time and you don't want to over
load Spirit, I could do the work.  I haven't had anything to do since
New York and I am getting bored.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <Wanna play TAG>

>>>>>Collossus, I would be most honored to aid you in your search for better
Matrix Access, lad.  When would you like the programming done?  I would
suggest after the deck has been designed as the time to create the programming.
You are going to need someone to teach you the finer art of sliding through
the Matrix, or in your case Blasting through it. :) If you need help ever in
the Matrix look up this old Bee. :(]<<<<<
        --Buzz (Is feeling his age. *sigh*)

>>>>>[Oh my poor older brother is feeling old.  Remember your duty.]<<<<<
        --Firefox (21:41:57 EDT/10:14:54)

>>>>>[Lis...SHUT UP!]<<<<<
        --Buzz (If she wasn't my sister OR a mage I'd hurt her.)

>>>>>[Max, Take your medicine.]<<<<<
        --Gunney (21:43:41 EDT/10:14:54)

>>>>>[Carl, DON'T start.]<<<<<
        --Buzz (That leg of mine STILL hasn't healed.)

>>>>>[Buzz calm down.]<<<<<
        --Bloodtooth (21:45:10 EDT/10:14:54)

>>>>>[The Cat is trying to do three things at once.  Morkai, if you get in
trouble, you're on your own -- I've got too many pots on the fire already.
Watch yourself.]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who Walks/Through All)

*****GNUEncrypt.SNARK.0990 
>>>>>[Hiya Harlie, me an' George-er, Irenis, are still in Portland
playing hide and seek. DONT TELL ANYONE, IT'S A SECRET! *grin* We
finally pulled off that extraction at the GTI facility. Got me lad's
sister out o' there.  I noticed we had a human from old Eire on the
net. Too bad I missed that. You oughta' come down here; it's a
regular turkey shoot. I thought these paladins were supposed to be
tough! Shade and sweet water!]<<<<<
        -- Cat Dancing <Curiosity never killed anything/except a few hours>

>>>>>[Prince Solarial --

What constitutes 'proof' of my death?  When will you let Diana go?  Now that
you know I have a physical body to destroy, what do you consider to be fair?

Actually, to add some spice to this Game of ours, I will make a wager -- if,
within 15 days, the friends and family of your hostage, Diana, have not located
and dealt with me -- I will provide you with 250,000 nY as well as information
enough to further secure your link with Geneva and the Corporation Court.

Furthermore, for every day further they are tardy with disposing me, I will
provide you with another 250,000 nY and more information -- information worth
a great amount of value on the street, more value in any corporation, and much
more to you, personally -- information to secure your place within Tir
Tairnguire, to perhaps move you to a true advisory position within the Council.

A place where your lever can be placed, to move the world.

Now, you know as well as I that if they split their efforts, you're going to
become even more rich -- and more powerful.  Perhaps powerful enough that I
won't be able to pull you down, should I survive this.  Only if they group
together, and bend all their work on discovering me, will they locate my
'true' position.  What do you say, my opponent?]<<<<<
        -- Ephasia (I:Don't:Remember/I-Don't-Recall)

>>>>>[Why do you rely on runners to dispose of runners?  In days gone, we
would find the weakness and capitalize on it immediately, rather than
parlay with those who could not be guaranteed to complete their mission.
Watch and learn, young Prince.]<<<<<
        --Dorian <21:24.55/10.14.54>

>>>>>[My employer asked me to put this news feed onto the board.  If you
ask me, it ain't news if there ain't some T&A but hey, he's paying the nuyen.

****Insert News Feed****
One of the worst acts of violence in recent weeks occurred today when a 4
square block area of the Puyallup Barrens exploded in flame.  Early
estimates put the amount dead at 54.  These deaths include families of
nearly all races and meta-types.

So far, no person or group has claimed responisibility.  A spokesman for
Lone Star stated that this is because any policlub or militant
organization who claimed responsibility for this tragedy could face loss
of support due to the indiscriminate killing.

That is all for now, but we will of course broadcast any new information
that is learned about this horrible tragedy.
****End News Feed****

Well, there it is.  Catch you on the flip side.]<<<<<
        --Lackey <21:34.50/10.14.54>

>>>>>[Your boss has become a real scumbag since I left, Lackey.  And don't
expect any kindness if you frag up.]<<<<<
        --Llew ell 'Yn <21:42.54/10.14.54>

>>>>>[So Journey, you know there is a way to end all of this 'senseless'
violence.  How much do you care for these mortals?  Surely you aren't just
another uncaring shadowrunner like all the rest?  All they care about is
their nuyen and their worthless hides.  Are you any different?]<<<<<
        --Dorian <21:45.12/10.14.54>

>>>>>[Yes, Dorian -- watch and learn.

Dorian: 'Lord' in Tir Qu'myn, a comparatively small enclave of elves in
SouthEast Asia.  Qu'myn is on the borders of several warlord-ruled
territories, and has managed to both balance the more powerful war-
lords against each other and acquired enough territory to be considered
one of the most powerful sub-nations.  Vital statistics are below.
============
NAME: Tir Qu'myn
LAND AREA:  24,330 km^2  (127 km x 74 km)
POPULATION: 823,000+
     L'shaya (Capitol City): 492,000+
     Vansha District: 38,000
     Lorn District: 87,000
     Thlo District: 53,000
     Qonai District: 79,000
     Yilana District: 74,000
     Annual Visitors: 30,000
     Human: 64%
     Elf: 4%
     Dwarf: 7%
     Ork: 11%
     Troll: 10%
     Other: 4%
DENSITY IN POPULATED DISTRICTS: 315+ per square kilometer
PER CAPITA INCOME: 46,000 nY
BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 68%
PERSONS RATED ON FORTUNE'S ACTIVE TRADERS LIST: .8%
PERSONS OF CORPORATE AFFILIATION: 6%
FELONIOUS CRIME RATE: .2 per 1,000 per annum
EDUCATION:
     Grade School Equivalency: 78.8%
     Middle School Equivalency: 42.1%
     High School Equivalency: 15.7%
     College Equivalency: 8.5%
     Advanced Studies Certificates: 2.2%
HOSPITALS: 215 (including national specialists)
============
Please note the comparatively low percentage of elves and high
percentages of dwarfs, orks, trolls, and 'others'.  As well, note both
the high percentage of persons below the poverty level as well as the
low percentage of persons with a high school education or equivalent.
Please note that the .entire. 4% of elves are within the 'College
Equivalency' section of education, and also make up the bulk of those
with Advanced Studies Certificates.

Great place to live, if you're an elf working within the system.

Tir Qu'myn is very close to a slave state.  'Lord' Dorian, an elf of
British heritage (note the name), has a 15 km^2 estate, and has 62
'serf'-type citizens running it.

Dorian, I'm not including your 'Paladins', or whatever you care to name them
-- a thug by any other name crunches just as satisfyingly.  But don't try
to go shoving your Fourth World weight around, or you'll find me shoving back.

I don't shove with blunt objects, either.]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who Walks/Through All)

>>>>>[Just another little news feed I thought might interest some of you.

****Begin News Feed*****
Another rash of violence has broken out only minutes after the explosion
that rocked the Puyallup Barrens.  Four employees (all elves) of Omnicorp
were ran off I-5 downtown and brutally beaten then killed.  A Lone Star
spokesman had no official comments, but some interesting side notes have
surfaced about this story:

A) The car the sararimen were in was headed in a general direction away
from the explosion in Puyallup.

B) Several witnesses report that the perpetrators of the murders were
members of the Elven go-gang "The Ancients."  They also reported that the
equipment used by the go-gangers was top of the line and some might even
have been of military issue.

C) Omnicorp is owned by a cartel whose majority stockholder is one Prince
Dorian Caer'Ming.  As yet, no response has been issued from Omnicorp's
spokesperson.

That is all for now, but we here at KSKY will continue to keep you posted.
****End News Feed****

Now who could be arming the Ancients?  Must be a pretty rich sugar daddy,
or should I say Sugar Mama?]<<<<<
        --Llew ell'Yn <21:58.12/10.14.54>

>>>>>[K'leshn'ya vla-kynya, Dhorighan!  You go too far in your pursuit of
the young Journey.  You are my prey, now -- this 'Nation' is no greater a
threat to the balance of society than you are to the balance of Nature,
and natural selection.  You slay indiscriminately, and that makes you a
Destroyer, a Ravener in any book.

Never mind your desires for dominance over the 'lesser races,' you old
decrepit fool -- the Children of the Earth will not put up with this.
Be on your guard, Dhorighan, for your blood will wet my claws in just
and final retribution for these deaths.]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who Walks/Through All)

>>>>>[You are an upstart!  There is nothing you could do which could
possibly matter more than the sting of an annoying mosquito.  We had your
type back then, and we crushed them as easily then as we do now.

Make your choice as to which side you stand, youngling.  Just because you
speak the language doesn't make you a native.  You'll learn quickly or
you'll perish.]<<<<<
        --Dorian <22:00.55/10.14.54>

>>>>>[Ahh, so you were the one who did that...  Actually, I was
rather impressed.  No elf here would even dare.  And you had better
watch yourself, lest one of my enemies have a desire to, how did he
put it, mount you over the fireplace?  Something like that.  And of
course, Solarial has potential, but or not the experience.  He
isn't near old enough yet to learn patience and respect for one's
enemies.  Even the most unexperienced and imbicilic troll or ork or
even a human can ruin the best laid plans, much as your turning my
flowers into stinkweed damaged an otherwise excellent party.]<<<<< 
        --  Etsy(00:09:26/10-15-54)

>>>>>[Ok, you asked for it, Wyrm.  Solarial, how's about we make sure you don't
take over the world!]<<<<<
        --  Slash(00:17:26/10-15-54)

*****Engage MAXIMUM_OVERTRACE v1.3*****
*****Begin Trace, Ephasia*****
*****Starting location, Sat 4, link 23-S, down point UCAS*****
*****Tracing, 26%.....32%....Checking.....35%.....37%....38%....*****
*****Trace discontinued, code corruption, external source*****

>>>>>[FRAG!  My latest one only got to 38%?  Well, back to the computer
terminal...  But the location is now cut down to UCAS, Denver, Pueblo, CFS, or
the Tir.  Getting closer.  We'll get you eventually, Wyrm.  I am sorry about
this, but it has to be done.  You're too fraggin good a decker to wipe this
way, but that won't get in my way.]<<<<<
        --  Solitaire(00:22:57/10-15-54)

>>>>>[*laughter*  I'd never claim to be a native, Dorian.  It would deny my
heritage, my life, who I am and where I come from, everything I've ever done.
I'm not an upstart, you prattling, prancing fool -- I work in worlds far
beyond anything you and your kin ever dreamed of.  Aye, there were my cousins
back then -- and there are my cousins now.

Hmmmm.  You know, I'm not sure I care to side with either you or your Diana
Eithne -- you are both warlord scum.  I side against you both, then -- to
bring you down will be, to a certain extend, enjoyable.  And I've learned,
Dhorighan -- while you and yours, Ehran and Harlequin and such were moving
into positions to trigger your petty schemes, I walked paths of knowledge
and power that their Masters never taught them, never knew....

You'll find me significantly harder to kill than, say, Collossus.]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who Walks/Through All)

))))){I can help him against that, you ***********}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[*shudders*  That is not a language that should have ever been heard
within this place.  But I see, O Lady of Darkest Night, that the reports
of your demise have been ..... inaccurate.]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who Walks/Through All)

))))){That is correct, Feline with Sharpest Claws.  Your minions did enough
to force me into remission, to regenerate myself -- but to slay a Lord, it
takes a Lord.  I thought you knew that.}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[NO!  NOT NOW!!!]<<<<<
        -- Shockwave (00:22:29/10-15-54)

))))){Oh, yes, you too, my little Wyrm.  You must be my first, my tastiest
morsel -- if you will not serve me, as you would not then, then you will be
the first to give yourself up in sacrifice for my return to freedom.}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[I will destroy this world first, Nox.]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who Walks/Through All)

))))){*merry laughter* Oh, but you will not, Greymist -- for your kind are
weak, and feel that there must always be a chance.  A pity, that, yes?  To
become slaves of my fellow Lords through your own defective vision...}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[Ogodogodogodogodogodogodogodogodogod....]<<<<<
        -- Shockwave (00:25:05/10-15-54)

>>>>>["These mortals," Dorian?  I find your actions reprehensible.  We are all
mortal, Dorian.  Nature demands life for life, Death for Death, and if you are
born, you shall die eventually.  How will you pay when Nature comes to collect
the bill and you find you have left your credstick at home?  54 lives, and more
to come I'm sure, may not weigh heavily on your conscience, but the bill ever
get's tallied.  And as for Journey, he is under my "protection," as much as he
does not truly require it, but such as it is.  I will not harm you or your
"corsairs" any more than I would eat meat, but nor shall I allow someone under
my protection to come to harm.  There are ways to insure one's safety witout
violence, much as there are ways to achieve you ends without death.]<<<<<
        --  Valentine(00:31:38/10-15-54)
=========================================================================
Date:         Fri, 15 Oct 1993 00:29:36 -0400
Reply-To:     The Wyrm Ouroboros <[aalber d k] at [UCUNIX.SAN.UC.EDU]>
Sender:       "BBS for ShadowRun. Interactive Fiction for Shadowrun."
              <[SHADOW T K] at [HEARN.BITNET]>
From:         The Wyrm Ouroboros <[aalber d k] at [UCUNIX.SAN.UC.EDU]>
Subject:      Here I is..... ;)
In-Reply-To:  <[199310150422 AAA 15494] at [ucunix.san.uc.edu]> from "Brian Angliss" at
              Oct 15, 93 00:18:02 am

>>>>>[Gotta find me first, Solitaire.  And I'll use every trick in my book...
WHAT?!?  That .bitch. is still..... oh .FUCK. I've stepped in it now...]<<<<<
        -- The Dead Decker (00:25:15/10-15-54)

>>>>>["Who could be arming the Ancients?"  Llew ell'Yn, try the Tir, private
interests, Megacorps, anybody who wants to get on thier good side.  Drek, when
I was there....well, they had better bikes, cars, weapons, and spells than most
runners.  Scary thought, neh?  And the boss was(emphasis on the past tense,
chummer) the son of a certain Tir Taingire Duchess, and all the other "leaders"
had similar relations.  Even had a Royal's daughter...Wonder what happened to
her...]<<<<<
        --  Foxey Roxey(00:39:22/10-15-54)

>>>>>[So Llew ell'Yn!  You've decide to side with the good guys, huh?  Or
did you just get kicked out on your hiney by Dorian.  In any case, welcome
back to our pristine shadows.

I ran with the Ancients for awhile, and I know they'll take help from
anywhere they can get it as long as they think they can end up on the
betters side of the deal.  And who is going to enforce a deal against them
anyway?

You hurt me Dorian.  I'll make a deal with you.  You stop with the killing
of the innocents, and I'll disappear.  You can play all your games, but
leave us alone.  You'll never hear from me again.  It's the only thing I
can offer.]<<<<<
        --Journey <22:15.12/10.14.54>

*****Engage HAPPY_NIGHTMARES! v1, trace engaged, The Dead Decker MPCP*****
*****Trace bugun, Denver Main Hub.....10%.....Tir Taingire Local Hub*****
*****.....20%.....UCAS Seattle Hub.....30%.....Sat 4, link 24-d.....35%*****
*****...38%.....CAS hub, Server, Atlanta area 4.....45%....Aztlan Sat 15,*****
*****link 21-94-s4r.....50%.....Aztechnology Main Branch, Aztlan.....59%*****
*****Rerouting....Rerouting....Encountering Construct....Warning, Trace*****
*****Failing.....Total Trace completed, 63.45%....Saving Trace, location*****
*****12-sr45.82.frli-qw/4$[REDACTED] at [9.....Trace] Fail Point saved, Solitiare MPCP*****
*****Hardware Burn completed*****

>>>>>[That's where the Wrym is?  Holy FRAG!!!!!!!  DREK,
Construct!****engaging The Tower-The Sun-The Star*****  By
chummer...*****Link Terminated*****

>>>>>[Dearest Cat, perhaps you learned knowledge that "me and mine" never did,
or that our master's never taught us.  But we are our own masters now, Cat.
And all knowledge is available to those with the patience and desire to learn
it.  And "me and mine" have all the time in the world, perhaps even longer than
you yourself do, if this Nox creature returns, as I believe it arrives early.
The mana is not nearly so powerful to allow it to survive here yet, and still
it tries...  I do not relish the return of these Lords as they call themselves.
The world is not yet ready to deal with them once and for all.]<<<<<
        --  Etsy(01:15:44/10-15-54)

>>>>>[Prince Etsy, are you stupid as well as blind?  No, just ignorant, or at
least that's something I can hope.  If Nox goes free, which will take Her
some time to accomplish, there will be very little if anything at all that
anyone will be able to do to stop Her.  Fortunately, She's got nineteen-some
years of work to redo -- the destruction of the Soulfire furnace She'd created
to break Her chains was one sure thing that the Wyrm's group did.

Maybe She comes back early -- if this is true, it is a symbol of Her power,
Her strength.  Remember Ryumyo, the first, the most powerful to Awaken?  The
strongest always shrug off the effects earliest.  I've learned techniques,
Etsy, power to fight her and her kind.  If She does return, you will fall
far before I, like a lamb before a pack of starved wolves in winter.

"All the time in the world" -- limited time, unless their chains are reforged,
strengthened, or unless those of my kindred who are not sleeping as well can
destroy them one by one as they awaken.  Learn fast, Etsy.]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who Walks/Through All)

>>>>>[ Sorry to have make you waiting. Yes,  there's something bizarre in this
shadow.  Moreover, we are only two, which means the Johnsons think we are able
to  handle  that.  I've tried this last 2 days  to learn some infos  about  Mt
Rainier  and this  spellcaster,  but you know,  elves ( especially mages ) are
really  mysterious.  So I've  only  geographical  informations.  Seems there's
nothing valuable there.
       
I'm sure you've seen the message from Mr & Ms Johnson. I agree with you
that there is something odd. Why does this mage come now to Seattle? ]<<<<<
        -- Nightwolf ( 08:18:01 / 10-15-94 )

>>>>>[...wHAt iS hAPP... I... REd... I jUst...%/&/=)(6/8...SOmEthng is IN me
...Or am i IN ...hEELP...I...]<<<<< (Transmission cut off at source)
*****ID partly destroyed : ROTFU$)/
*****Time stamp destroyed
*****Date stamp (10-15-2054)

*****Encrypt : CRUSH_and_spirit_ONLY
>>>>>[Alright you two. How about a joyride 3 days from now? 10 am sharp at
*****Address***** . The 'Taxi' is ready to load and lift. ]<<<<<
        -- Steel Angel (11:00:00/10-15-2054)

>>>>>[Hey guys, when can we unload this guy? He's starting to get a bit
irritating.]<<<<<
                -- Red <05:18:45/10-15-54>

>>>>>[Well Solariel,I'm sorry we won't be able to meet then. Perhaps
someother time.]<<<<<
                -- Bliss <05:21:15/10-15-54>

>>>>>[Ahhh, my little Prince Solarial, I see you have 'acquired' another
person to use as a 'bargaining chip'.  I must say to you, you don't stand
a chance in hell (to use a human expression).  You must be wondering who, or
should I say what I am.  I'll let you find out in my own good time.
Greetings, my young friend Seraphy.  Ahh, Dorian, remember me?  The same
goeth for thou, Etsy, dost thou remember me?
        
I will warn you all, now, harm the human known as Diana, and you all
will have to deal with me.  My word is my bind, and I do not fail myself.
I watched Atlantis fall and I shall watch as you fall, and I may even
participate.
        
Dr. Alexander (Action) Jackson, my resources and my services are
yours, if you care to use them.]<<<<<
        --Ryuga (08:46:33 EDT/10:15:54)

>>>>>[ ***** ENCRYPT SUN

Hi Sun. I've thought about what you've said on Mr & Ms Johnson. There is
something they doesn't  want us to know.  It seems for me that the shadows are
pretty dark nowadays.  If  they  don't want us  to know the name  of the
spellcaster, it's either because we know him or because it's a VIP.  It's too
smooth for a pro-stuff.
        
I'd been 1 years ago in a shadow only involving pros,  and it was all along
mysterious contact, secret names, and mysterious death. At the end we'd learnt a
major coorporation  was involved (  it's only a summary of this old shadow ). It
seems for me that it happens again . But for the moment, I've no light to cast
shadows in this dark case.

***** END ENCRYPT <<<<<]
        -- NightWolf ( 13:37:30 / 10-15-54 )

>>>>>[Ryumyo?  Ahh, the first Dragon to return, who hasn't been seen or heard
since.  Cat, the truly powerful need not sleep or Awaken.  We have been here,
very much awake, for far too long.  As to Nox and her return, you are quite
right.  If she gains a foothold, I indeed may fall farther than you, but only
if she returns.  Perhaps that should be delayed.]<<<<<
        --  Etsy(08:47:52/10-15-54)

>>>>>[ Well Cerise, Princess and Fenris got here last night. Fortunately we
didn't have any bother with Jules' men though we're all still keeping a low
profile after the other day.  IBA is slowly beginning to sober up after Fenris
took him to one side and had a long talk with him, though I'm not quite sure
what happened as Fenris came out with a couple of bruises, not quite as many
as IBA though.

Cerise and Princess have spent most of their time looking at PH's sword they
seem to be having real problems, seems they are disagreeing over something,
quite what though they haven't told me.  The only thing they can agree on is
that PH is still alive, how they can tell that from a sword I'm not sure, but
then I'm no wiz.

Other news, we have to be more careful now.  It seems that the Atlantean
Research Foundation heard about what happened to their research station, and
what appears to be two of their employees.  They have the island where PH stayed
swarming with local cops and corp representatives.  Fenris wants to have a
look for himself at the site, we're going tonight under cover of darkness.
Speed has hired us a couple of Nightrunners, I'll take one and Speed the other.
We should be able to approach quite silently.  If need be I've got scuba gear
as well so we can approach from under water.

Wish us luck guys and gals, especially for PH's sake. ]<<<<<
        -Punisher (15:28:37/10.15.54)

>>>>>[ Sir Nightshade, Spice and Red, good, congratulations, I was beginning to
think that you were not worth my time.  Now we need to arrange a meet, the info
that David is holding is valuable to me and the organisation that I represent.  I
want to meet you at Unit 6, Goryold Industrial Estate, Renton.  Yes I know it's a
strange location but I don`t want anyone I know following me there, and it's just
possible that Agrigen may still try something.

I will have your final payment for you plus a special bonus for finding him,
I'll see you there. ]<<<<<
        -Miranda L (15:34:45/10.15.54)

>>>>>[ Nightshade did you just get that last message ?  Extra special bonus :)
Guess I'll be in the money after this job, it'll give me a chance to get down
to the Caribbean and help the others search for Monsieur Powerhouse.  Red, been
great working with you, we'll have to do it again some time as they say.  Looks
like this was an easy job after all, well if you ignore the toxics that is...

Now we never did find out who was behind those did we .. ? ]<<<<<
        -Spice (15:38:07/10.15.54)

>>>>>[Hmm, that was an easy job considering what I found out about the Defacers
and Agrigen. I'll tell you all about it after I talk to some friends in the
Arch.]<<<<<
                -- Red <09:35:42/10-15-54>

>>>>>[I must admit that I fell asleep wondering just how the creature Nox was
accessing this plane so early.  The idea that she might be helped by those here
who worship or idolize her crossed my mind, until I remembered the words "it
takes a Lord to kill a Lord."  If you are indeed a Lord of Light, I apologize
for my previous actions.  Those of your kind were instrumental in the final
explusions of the creatures long ago, and to hear that you still exist is a
pleasant surprise.  Perhaps this world shall endure after all, with a little
help, of course.

But my dear Ryuga!  I have long missed our delightful conversations and the
clash of our armies!  However, the peace was made and enforced.  Be careful
that your kind not break it, lest the Dominance Wars begin anew and sunder this
world into fragments.]<<<<<
        --  Etsy(13:33:41/10-15-54)

>>>>>[Nox, mon, you be givin me the chills.  Wish I knew why...]<<<<<
        --  The Baron(13:35:36/10-15-54)

>>>>>[Nox...I believe I remember that name.  Not a true name to be sure, but
around 20 years ago?  Yes, that's about it.  Now we really need Fourteen, to
complete the Temple of Night.  Only with her can we be of any aid to those who
wish the destruction of Nox.]<<<<<
        --  Cleopatra(13:37:47/10-15-54)

>>>>>[ A for-real, actual, dragon?  Here?  On this list?

COOL!

Hey, mister Seraphylanjaligigusnort (did I spell that right?  And should that be
miss?  And can I call you Sera for short?  And, and... ahem.  Get control of
yourself, girl.  {:)

Where was I?  Oh, yes.  Sera, if you get the spare time from saving the
world/collecting treasure/spooking sheep for fun, could you drop by VirtFun? It's
a rather new corp-- maybe you've heard of it?-- here in the Seattle area, at
Matrix 'location' <plugh>.  I run some sims here, one of which is a fantasy
domain, and the input of a dragon would be...  most appreciated.  (I'd offer to
pay you, but I don't think we could afford to pay you your true time's worth...
maybe we can make an arrangement?)

Enyway, if you don't deck, I suppose we can natter here, encrypted like, but if
you do, you can find me in the Matrix easily enough; just look for the little
golden dragon guarding the gates here at VirtFun.  {:

Thanks for your time, and your response, even if it's just 'No.  Go away.']<<<<<
        -- SierraFL (2054 Oct 15 / 11:51:45)

>>>>>[I'm on the list too.  And I'm a grumpy dragon.]<<<<<
        --  Tirandor <From the Dragon's Desk>
            President, Dragon's Den Securities

>>>>>[Back again.  I have a feeling again that this damn machine won't
co-operate.  Oh well.  Here goes round 3:

**** Start Video transmission (again)
Bruce and Karl start heading up the stairs slowly.  It almost seems that they
are both sort of just willing to let a simple four-story climb take a good
fifteen minutes or so.

Fade back to Blitzkrieg's room:
Shadowfox reaches up and knocks on the door.  Responding to the knock,
Firewraith softly calls out a "Come in" which the runners on the other side
don't hear.  Or at least it didn't look like it.  At the same time, Blitzkrieg
puts down the guitar and sighs softly.  Shadowfox after pausing for a few
seconds, opens the door.  And walks into the doorway.  His eyes scan the small
room, resting slowly on the guitar, the sword, Blitzkrieg, then to Firewraith
and back to Blitzkrieg.  At the second glance at Blitzkrieg, he winces as he
sees the left arm.  Then he moves to a chair next to Bliztkrieg.  He reaches
over the bed, and politely shakes Firewraith's hand.  WHAT enters the room.

Shadowfox:  It is a pleasure to meet you Firewraith.  Blitzkrieg, I am truly
sorry.  I wish I could have been there to help in some way. . . (sighs sadly)
Blitzkrieg:  I understand Shadowfox, we can't all be everywhere at once. . .
*sighs*  I just wish things didn't turn out the way they did.

WHAT looks around the room briefly, but doesn't even finishes his scan when he
notices the cybernetic arm.  A look of true sickness comes across his face.
After a few moments, he comes to the realization of what he just did, and
forces himself to go to chair next to Firewraith.  They start slowly
whispering back and forth.  The camera doesn't seem to have picked up what
they are saying.

Gawk finally enters after giving a long glare at the guards.  He takes a look
around.  He sees the cyberarm, and gives his nod of approval, then he sees
Firewraith.  He stares at her for few seconds, but his gaze is broken, when
Phoenix getting impatient, pushes him fully into the room.

Phoenix:  Well damn it, just don't stand there, with your jaw on the floor,
get moving!

Gawk gives Phoenix and irritated glance then moves onwards.  He looks at the
chair that is next to Firewraith and sighs softly.  (the chair is filled by
WHAT).  Then sits next to WHAT.  He seems to start pondering something. . . to
the point he doesn't seem to notice much except for possibly the cybernetic
arm or Firewraith.

Fade back to Bruce and Karl.
They, now having finally gotten to the guards, without so much as an argument,
lay down the items.  Bruce, when unbuttoning his trench coat, one can catch
gleams of some jewelry.  He is wearing a celtic torc, and a ankh on a golden
chain around his neck.  Both of his wrist have many bracelets around them.  He
lays down on the table a colt manhunter and waits for Karl to lay down his
arms.  Karl sensing the guards attention, lays down an Ares Predator, and a
long dagger of some variety.  The guards search them but find nothing of
particular interest.

Guard #5:  Let me go inform Firewraith that you are here.
Bruce nods.
Karl:  I hope we don't get wraithed the second we walk in there.
Bruce:  Shadowfox is a professional.  He may be confused as to why we are
here, but I trust he won't lynch me.  It is surprising that Firewraith said
that Rebecca isn't here as well, that worries me.  Those two were close to
being engaged last time I checked.
Karl:  I still don't understand why you let her go.  To me it sounds like you
still love her.
Bruce:  I probably always will.  She . . *sighs* she and I just couldn't live
with the other's lifestyle.  As much as it hurt, we both had to let go.
Shadowfox on the other hand, could live with her lifestyle.  I gave him my
blessings and requested of him to treat her better than I ever could.
Karl nods.

The guard finally getting to the room, knocks on the door.  He opens the door
and pokes his head in.
Guard:  Sorry to intrude. . .
Gawk (interupting):  *grumbles* god damn, can't even get good help from these
snotty little . . .
Gawk stops talking after recieving painfully long glares from Firewraith and
Shadowfox.  He doesn't seem to mind the glare from Firewraith at all, and uses
it as an excuse to let his mind wonder, all the while taking in her full form.
That daydream ends quickly though, as Firewraith gets up, kisses Blitzkrieg on
his cheek, and goes to see what the guard wants.  She leaves the room.

Blitzkrieg:  Gawk, I would appreciate it if you stop staring at her, like a
piece of meat.
Gawk:  Uhhhh. . . sure, how did you meet her anyway?
Shadowfox:  Should we save the . . . (pauses for a second as he and Phoenix
look blank)  Let's save the conversation for a second.
Phoenix and Blitzkrieg nod in agreement.

Phoenix gets up and positions himself in a place to prevent Gawk or WHAT from
charging the door.

Meanwhile.  Outside the door.
Guard:  That ork deserves his head bashed in.
Firewraith:  Somehow, I am not surprised to hear it.
Guard:  The other two are here, but the Troll hasn't arrived.
Firewraith:  I doubt the troll will, something must have come up.  Let me
through a spell tell Shadowfox and Phoenix to brace themselves for a surprise,
and to make sure that Gawk cannot rush the door.

Firewraith casts a spell.  Her lips move for a few seconds.  Then she nods,
and says:  You can go ahead and show them in.
With that the guard goes off and Firewraith re-enters the room.  She sits on
the bed next to Blitzkrieg (on his right).

Firewraith:  We have two more guests that will be arriving.  But first, what
happened to Doomsday?  I thought I would have the opportunity to meet him
today.
Shadowfox:  A friend of his, requested help from him, because he got into a
huge amount of trouble.  Doomsday, naturally responded.  I wish them both
lot's of luck.  It's sort of the mess, that I had to enter in earlier, but I
assume that should wait until all our guests are here.
Firewraith nods.

There is a knock at the door.  Shadowfox goes to open it.
**** transmission interupted. . . sending equipment failure.

FRAG this damn piece of drek!  *sigh*  As soon as I get a repair person here,
I try and send more of this.]<<<<<
        -- Firewraith <15:30:54/10-15-54>

>>>>>[ Sorry for ditching you like that, Cyberbrains, but I feel kinda bad about
the way Powerhouse and I last parted.  I have to make sure he's alright, or kill
those that made him not. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <15:31:31/10-15-54>

>>>>>[ Raven, I need you to do me a favor.  I'm sending Regent to the library.
Could you go with him to talk to Golem?  I need him to come down the the
Carribean astrally.  We need his enchanter expertise to tell us something about
Powerhouse's sword. ]<<<<<
        -- Princess <15:41:16/10-15-54>

>>>>>[ Give it up, Princess.  There is no way in hell that sword will be able to
tell us anything more than it has.  It's fragging broken! ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <15:42:42/10-15-54>

>>>>>[ If I'm right, Cerise, it will be possible to put it back together and
save the enchantment.  Whatever broke it was not magical in nature, so the magic
was not attacked.  Only the sword is broken.  The magic is very weak, but it is
not dead. ]<<<<<
        -- Princess <15:44:20/10-15-54>

>>>>>[ Not yet, you mean.  We've been watching it fade away alittle bit at a
time. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <15:45:45/10-15-54>

>>>>>[ That's why time is of the essence. ]<<<<<
        -- Princess <15:45:59/10-15-54>

>>>>>[ What game are you playing, Wrym?  It's generally a bad idea to make
people who are out to kill you more powerful.  If I was Solarial, I would wait
about a month, and then have you killed.  Of course I doubt Solarial is that
bright. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <15:53:35/10-15-54>

>>>>>[ Oh Goody!!! CRUSH want float in blimp!!!]<<<<<
        --CRUSH <16:37:20/10-15-54>

>>>>>[ My we are all showing up at once aren't we.  Please, Seraphy not Sera
thats how to shorten the name.  Tirandor, its so nice to see you back and making
the list that much gloomier.

As to waking early, well its highly over rated, I personally prefered to sleep
in during the awakening.  Of course, as to staying around during the fifth
world, well, some of us didn't like that idea.]<<<<<
        --Seraphy <16:54:23/10-15-54>

>>>>>[Gloomier?  Grrrrrrrrrrr......]<<<<<
        --  Tirandor <From the Dragon's Desk>
            President, Dragon's Den International

>>>>>[ Such bad humor in that brother.  Dunky is much more fun.]<<<<<
        --Seraphy <16:59:13/10-15-54>

>>>>>[Good grief you two, I thought it was bad when we were flaming our own kind.
Play nice.  As it is, I don't want to see fireworks.  All I want is to watch
these humans.]<<<<<
        -Lazinthgul <Dunky ain't that fun>

>>>>>[Thats it.  I ain't gonna deal with no more dragons.  Lemme out.  Or just
hide.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <Not laughing>

>>>>>[Relax little laughing one (for I know you are not the true Harlequin).  If
we wanted to harm you, we would.]<<<<<
        -Lazinthgul <To fly the friendly skies *fwoosh*>

>>>>>[ Well.  This is just too entirely cool for words.  {:

Um, I don't suppose any of you would be willing to take time off busy schedules
to talk to a poor pathetic humantype?  Seraphy?  Tirandor? Lazinthgul? How 'bout
it, huh?  {:]<<<<<
        -- SierraFL ( 2054 Oct 15 / 20:28:00 )

>>>>>[This is almost too amusing for words. Almost.]<<<<<
        -- The big 'D' <01:14:05/10-16-54>

>>>>>[Well, excuse *me* for getting excited over actual dragons deigning to chat
in our little playspace.  (hmp.)]<<<<<
        -- SierraFL ( 2054 Oct 15 / 22:46:10 )

>>>>>[Had a strange event happen today. Met a friend out on the sound, he's an
ork. He was giving me some info on the defacers when we got attacked by pack of
UB's. Not entirely unusual except I recognized most of them. They were at the
Defacers club house when we picked up Beaumont. My guess is there's a connection
between the two. I have to make a few more inquiries to find out what it is
exactly. Anyway there's 4 less Defacers/UB's.]<<<<<
                -- Red <23:57:25/10:15:54>

>>>>>[Nightstalker, I'm trying to get the rest of you .motivated. -- if you
dilly-dally around, Solarial gets more powerful.  Conversely, if you don't
fool around, trying to track both him AND me down, Diana will get out sooner,
and I'll be satisfied... besides, there are a few things .I. have in mind,
and it's going to take some careful timing, timing that I'm not sure I'm going
to be able to pull off, now that Nox is back, erm, 'online'.]<<<<<
        -- Far and Gone (7:11:30/10-16-54)

))))){That's one way of saying it, Morkai.}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[Scrag you, term.  I had a feeling we didn't finish you off.]<<<<<
        -- Far and Gone (7:12:00/10-16-54)

))))){Of course, of course.  That's why you've been prancing around both
.Nets like you own them.  The constructs you call 'Moebius' and 'Pi' are
rather.... flamboyant.  'Pi', though, looks somewhat tacked together --
I wonder what would happen if I removed a few of those links...}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[Self will defend self to the best of self's ability.]<<<<<
        @@Pi (7:13:34/10-16-54)

>>>>>[Drek!!]<<<<<
        -- Far and Gone (7:13:57/10-16-54)

))))){*peals of laughter*  Oh, you don't even know what you're doing, yet,
do you, Kinealthas?  Pi has progressed further than even you would have
guessed.  My, my, my.  This could become as enjoyable as that 'MONICA'
affair some time back.}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[What?!?  You weren't even back then!!]<<<<<
        -- Far and Gone (7:14:42/10-16-54)

))))){Oh, come now.  Just because I wasn't openly active doesn't mean I
couldn't monitor.}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[You .are. a conceited braggart, Etsy.  You sha'ant 'fall farther' --
you'll be outright devoured.  Nox consumes, elfling.  I think that the Baron
realizes that, somewhere deep within him.  She consumes everything that she
touches -- before the Wyrm's group did their work, she had slain nearly 200k
people.  Coldly.  Calculatingly.

You're a hors d'ourve.  If you .really. want an exchange defining why such
creatures as the Great Dragons and such sleep during mana-poor eras, you can
email me at **CatLoc**; there's a difference in the genetic structure of a
dragon and the structure of an elf, even such a one as you.  Dragons are much
more.... mana-intense.

Nox may or may not be....]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who Walks/Through All)

))))){Why, Etsy, through the experimentations of you humans -- the blind 'quest
for knowledge' that you cattle continue to pursue.  So often seals are undone
that, to you, would be 'better left untouched'.  Ah..... those are the times that
I and my kin so enjoy.  To be set free again...}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[Nox, do you recall what happened to Mzharix?]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who Walks/Through All)

))))){***************************************************}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[Really, such language.  But keep it in mind....]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who Walks/Through All)

>>>>>[ Red I looked into the connection between the UB and defacers, as far as I
can see the only connection is that the UB recruits members from the Defacers but
taht can only be a good thing surely ?  The UB is a humanitarian organisation
while these defacers are nothing more than a bunch of crackpots eh ?

Well we get paid tonight, a meeting with the lovely Miranda, I'll see you
there ]<<<<<
        -Spice (15;11:45/10.16.54)

>>>>>[ Princess do it, I'll fund Golems trip if he needs it, any chance that we
have we mus take. ]<<<<<
        -Punisher (15:12:27/10.16.54)

>>>>>[  Well, Dunky, as you have seemingly appeared here stop acting as if you
just ate the Nukular Aztech-Mex cuisine.  You came off sounding a little hot
under the tail.  Besides, we all entertain ourselves.  As I recall
Wyrm Food was a great hit.  Still getting royalties off the show?

SeirraFL, I could possibly entertain you for a short while.  What exactly did you
have in mind?]<<<<<
        -Lazinthgul <Fly the feindly skies *Fwhoosh*>

>>>>>>[Human?  You __DARE__ to call me "_____*HUMAN*_____"?!!!!!!!!  And before
you were just doomed, Nox.  Now I shall take great personal pleasure in seeing
you cease to be!  And Cat, there is only one being in this world that could
devour me so easily, and it is neither you nor Nox.  It is a being from the
Fourth World, possibly the Second, that consumes the life force and requires
sacrifices.  It hears the call of Blood in Aztlan, and has begun to awaken.  I
weep not for 200 thousand dead when this creature was responisble for the utter
destruction of Atlantis and the sacrifices of over a million in the Fourth
World.  And in the Domination Wars, the world was torn apart by my associates
and I in a war that raged 200 years.  I am hardly worried about Nox, although
if she is not stopped, the seals she refers to and the bridges that were once
destroyed may be opened early and rebuilt before the proper time.  THIS cannot
be allowed to happen.  You and your kind locked them up before, but they WILL
escape again.  Perhaps this time we can lock them away so the Eighth World will
not have to deal with them.]<<<<<
        --  Etsy(13:59:07/10-16-54)

>>>>>[You......  You are the Mil my father mentioned in the history.....  You
are the one who kidnapped me when I was five.....   YOU are responsible for the
destruction and death of the Tuatha De Dannan over 2000 years ago.  YOU!]<<<<<
        --  Foxey Roxey(14:00:59/10-16-54)

>>>>>[Oh dear...]<<<<<
        --  Etsy(14:01:29/10-16-54)

*****Encrypt Maximus, Solarial MPCP*****
>>>>>[-Shiellaana!  I apologize for my outburst.  You need assistance?  I want
Diana and her friends...removed.  Before miss Foxey Roxey tells them her
history and they begin to wish my death more than they already do.  Smith,
Klien, and French are my Paladins.  Treat them as such.  When Foxey Roxey and
her friends show up, remove her friends and turn Roxey over to them.]<<<<< 
        --  Etsy(14:05:07/10-16-54)

>>>>>[Well, the Wyrm's defenses kept me away for a while, but I finally got the
trace done...to a delay location.  I am in the process of figuring out how he
loaded the messages, as there must be another connection somewhere...  But I
did some checking.  The house is registered to a Geneva Bank Account number.
Using the backdoors I put in some time ago, I discovered that the appartment is
rented by the owner of the account, a one Prince Solarial!  Wyrm, I like your
style.  Oh, and Solarial, you are now funding some of my "transactions" to the
tune of...Oh, 10% of the total value of the account.  Which works out to be
about 2.34 million nuyen.  Thanks, I really appreciate it!]<<<<<
        --  Solitaire(14:10:07/10-16-54)

>>>>>[Oh, one more thing.  Watch out for the Wyrm's constructs they earlyl smes
twih ruoy kedc.]<<<<<<
        --  oliSreiat(14:11:58/10-16-54)

>>>>>[Hey, AJ just came back--Include live feed--

Roxey:  Hey, where the frag'd you take off to all of a sudden, and have you
seen Nex?

AJ:  I went to Denver, then went for a...hike.  In the hills.

Roxey:  Reallly...  I see you have your toys there, AJ.  And you didn't answer
my question.

AJ:  No, I haven't seen Nex, though I he took off north(into the Tir) when he
heard that Little Dragon went missing.  So I figure that he's doing ok, or you
would have heard about it I'm sure.  And yes, I picked up my old gear in Denver.
Roxey:  Before or after going "hiking?"

AJ:  Before.  With all them piasma and other critters, you can never be too
careful, Rox.

Roxey:  You needed Ruthenium and a Laser Axe to deal with Piasma?  And that
grapple gun with stealth line too?  Yeah, right AJ.

AJ:  Well...

--vidoe feed ended--
Frag, he cut the feed.  Oh well, I can't say I blame him.  He probably went
huntin out-of-season...(chuckle)  But what was he huntin, and where?]<<<<<
        --  Foxey Roxey(15:55:12/10-16-54)

>>>>>[Fraggin A, man, that system in the Bellevue appartment was nice!  Too bad I
shut it down-permanently.  You know something, that sat link was way to easy to
fry, but I got the connection coords first.  Too bad Solitaire is busy cleanin
out her C^2 deck and re-loading the primary signal processor.  That was NOT a
nice thing to do to another decker, Wyrm.  Throw her against IC and she'll just
laugh it off, but mess with her deck and she almost breaks down. She's funny that
way.  But I suspect that the only thing that will equalize you and her is that
you are MUCH better, but she is MUCH less sane than you. She'll take risks that
even the best deckers would think twice or thrice about.  She'llliterally see
Black IC and a Trace and Burn, kill off the Trace while the Black eats her, and
when she wakes up with an IV in her arm, she'll come back and get the data.  But
if you mess with her deck, she get's annoyed, and the last person who got her
annoyed(and I mean REALLY annoyed) was Dante, and she's STILL looking for him,
after about 13 years.  Single minded...]<<<<<
        --  Slash(16:02:17/10-16-54)

>>>>>[HA HA HA, I accept your wager Wyrm. Tis only too appropriate that I should
doubly benefit from your demise. "Let loose the Hunting Fiends, to tear
courageous heart. Let them kill, with blood running wild, for stakes that are
the world" That, I'm sure you know, is Alexandris' The Elven Poets second
stanza in a poem called The Hunt. How appropriate, you might think. Yes, I
accept your wager and double it. The fair Diana has made me a wager also - one
I could not refuse. I have grown quite enhanted with her. Wisdom, knowledge,
and passion are so seldom seem together. She is quite beautiful. I'm very
fond of her.

Oh, what wager you ask. Quite simply this: She so believes in her friends that
she bet me they would take you down. I wagered that they couldn't (ironic is it
not). Ah, the prize you ask. Just this - if she loses she must marry me, if I
lose I must never bother her family or friends again, and must use my noble
weight to get Action Jackson a diplomatic immunity from the Tir Council (thus
he would forever be safe from prosecution). Such high stakes.
I'm looking forward to a spring wedding. AJ tell me your daughters preferences
and such . . . I need to know.]<<<<<
      -- Prince Solarial (15:03:50/10.16.54)

>>>>>[Action Jackson, I recieved message from my home and went their immediat-
ly. That "gift" you left through my pillow . . . A sort of Robin Hoodian
gesture. Was that cupid's arrow for my heart ?   Or rather Orion's arrow for my
head ?   I certainly commend anyone who has a special quiver of arrows with my
name on them. Was that a gift or threat, perhaps both. Yes, I shall sleep more
lightly, for fear of yonder stealthily lurking hunter. But this time the bear
was not in its den --- what chagrine you must feel. But beware hunter, sometime
the bear wins. Ask Wyrm.]<<<<<
         -- Prince Solarial (15:07:05/10.16.54)

>>>>>[Soltaire, Wyrm, it seems that I am paying for this hunt after all. 2.34
million (Solitaire), 611,000 (Wyrm), and quite a bit to restructure my system.
Very well, as I have called the hunt, it is up to me to supply the necessary
means. I am willing to accept that. But if "collateral" damage is ever in my
main subterminal again I will take the repairs out in Diana's . . . . . . .
A deep breath might be in order.  Have fun, the both of you, but I want results
soon or else.

*****ETSY*******
Etsy, I have no problem delivering unto you Foxey Roxey, or eliminating Diana's
friends (If I see the need) but I always keep my word. No harm to Diana if they
succeed.*****]<<<<<
       -- Prince Solarial (15:15:15/10.16.54)

>>>>>[Nightwolf, I partially get your meaning, although your vague on details.  I
am assuming a position of extreme caution on this matter. I have been scout- ing
the p[ath from Mt. Ranier to Seattle. The path is littered with "wierd
incidences". Nothing horrendous yet, but people I talked to always had some
little story to tell. I've scouted the whole path three times and found nothing
. . . . what do you think, give me a clue!]<<<<<
   -- Sun (15:31:28/10.16.54)

>>>>>[AHHHH!!!!!    Action Jackson, your daughter is a vicious fiend at times.
Somehow she loosened some of my wards and runes and then proceeded to try to
kill me. Whatever it is she cast/summoned (I couldn't tell at the time) almost
bioled my blood and nearly TORE OUT MY WHOLE ARTERIAL SYSTEM !  Monsterous, I
tell you.  Please finish this job successfully soon, otherwise you force me
into the hard decision of marrying or killing her (killing has priority now).
I shall not be decieved by the Mistress of the Night again.]<<<<<
        --- Prince Solarial (15:30:21)

>>>>>[Solitaire, I have been monitoring things. Seems that your a little stuck.
I really do relish this moment. If you go head to head with Wyrm he will burn
you for sure, if you don't Diana dies. If you win, well them I get to finish
you off after all]<<<<<
       -- Dante (15:30:29/10.16.54)

***TRACE****
***TRACEFAIL***
>>>>[Sorry, not that time either]<<<<
     -- Dante (15:30:35/10.16.54)

>>>>>[ Wrym, you've got a funny way of playing with your own life.  I hope you
and everyone else have lots of fun.  Just don't group me in with all the others.
Although I hope Diana is recovered safely, I've got better things to do than
chase you or Solarial around. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <16:55:31/10-16-54>

>>>>>[I am rather glad that you approved of the gift.  Perhaps you might even be
able to trace the mentions of the fletchings over the last 20 years, but
Solitiare buryed them so deep that Dante wouldn't be able to find them.  The
Wyrm, maybe, but not Dante.  As to marrying my daughter, I am rather surprised
that you would take a human as a wife.  And what will you think, staring into
those black holes she calls eyes?  She was born Blind, you know.  I payed for
those lovely flat black cybereyes and implanted them myself before she knew me
to be her father.  Were you aware that her favorite quote is from Freidrich
Neichzie(my apologies, Herr Doom, for my atrocious spelling of your esteemed
countryman's name)?  What is it...ah yes, "For when you look long into the
Abyss, the Abyss looks also into you."  What do you see when you look into her
eyes, Solarial, and what does she see in you?]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(19:34:30/10-16-54)

>>>>>[Hey Boss, getting there...*****Tir Trace and Burn activated****Frag!  Not
another one...!]<<<<<
        --  Solitaire(19:35:42/10-16-54)

>>>>>[MUCH better.  And Wyrm, that was an UNpleasant thing that viral construct
of yours did to my deck.  Took five hours to repair the signal processor, and
it STILL pibsl...frag!  blips from time to time, as you can see.  Not nice.
Not nice at all.  But as to that lovely sat coordinate you were accessing the
place where you*****Tir Black Trace Construct Activated*****  Oh, I'll get to
that in a minute... where you post from, it was so nice of you to scramble the
sat's channels for me to figure out.  Lucky*****Tracing 50% complete***** for
me that the phone company does more of that work faster than I do.  They should
have it done by*****Tracing 90% complete***** now, so it's off to work.  Oh,
and to take care of these lovely black IC programs too.  Solarial, you sure you
want the Wyrm dead?  Or just want that information too bad to let me find him
*****Trace Complete, Terminating End User***** yet.  Oh(ow, flatlining again),
bye]<<<<<
        --  Solitaire(19:42:54/10-16-54)

>>>>>[Collussus, will you PLEASE get her off line next time she does that?  The
more times she flatlines, the longer it will take her to find the Wrym.]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(19:44:35/10-16-54)

>>>>>[*****Black Trace, Termination Sequence disengaged, Code Corrupted*****
GOT IT!  There ew go(frag you and the horse you rode in on, Wyrm!) *we* go.
That should make my life a little easier, what with the ID codes from the Tir
trace IC incorporated into my little gypsy girl.  And Wrym, when you see a
Tarot Card, namely the Knight of Wands, sitting on your doorstep, be ready for
us.  It is the least we can do to warn you.  You deserve that much.  Well, if
it was up to me, I'd ambush you, but the Boss told me to do this...]<<<<<
        --  Solitaire(19:48:54/10-16-54)

>>>>>["A vicious fiend at times?"  What do you mean "at times."  She's like
thatALL the time.  And you thought that spell was fun, wait till she makes
you... no, better you find out for yourself.  I'll just say that she has some
surprises left in her.  Back to work, though what exactly I can do until
Solitaire checks in I don't know.  Perhaps practice my archery...]<<<<< 
        --  Action Jackson(19:52:57/10-16-54)

>>>>>[BOSS!  I got something!  There is a downlink location missing from the
Sat uplink computer.  That boy has ways to burn out new hardware remotely.  How
I haven't got a fraggin clue!  But still, it viseg me a way to track him!  And
I thought I had that blip*****Engage Tir Trace and Burn***** fixed!  YEeeaah...
trace THIS![little gypsy girl picks the pocket of a reality filter altered
Frankenstien's monster and puts the earring in her ear]  *****Trace
Discontinued Legal Tir representatives immune to Tir Traces*****  I love doing
research and being told that by High Prince Fiat, no individual wearing this
little peice of code in thier persona can be traced....  Went into a Peace
Force system to get it, with some help, but I got it...  Makes my life a little
easier(evil grin) and their's a little harder]<<<<< 
        --  Solitaire(20:00:05/10-16-54)

>>>>>[ Punisher, I've talked to Golem (and he's pissed).  He's on his way and
he's bringing his traveling tools.  Have Speed pick him up at ***GolemPickup***.
He'll be the grumbling (we messed up his enchanting work) dwarf with the big
black bag (of cool forging stuff). ]<<<<<
        -- Princess (and Regent) <17:20:01/10-16-54>

>>>>>[DAD!  I'm here!  I'm ok!  I'm in the Tir, in the Sierras, down::::::Link
Terminated

>>>>>[Frag, that was TOO close.  I'm not leaving the room again for a while,
especially while she's around, even if she does look asleep...]<<<<<
        --  Dante(20:14:56/10-16-54)

*****Engage BRAM_STOKER'S_COUNT_TRACEULA, v1, Dante MPCP*****
*****Tracing.....15%.....25%.....35%.....45%.....55%.....65%....*****
*****Trace Destroyed, Location Fragmented*****
*****Location Fragment, South-Central/East Tir Taingire*****
>>>>>[Drek.  Almost got her.  And him too.  Thanks for the loan on the Trace,
Solitaire.  Well, we know ABOUT where she is, if only that area didn't cover
so much territory...]<<<<<
        --  Slash(20:19:15/10-16-54)

>>>>>[Actually, Slash, for a non-decker you did rather well, but we'll need you
in Seattle even if we do find her.  I have no doubt that Solarial would kill
her without a moment's hesitation if we went there instead of after the Wyrm.
I am sorry, Wyrm, but you are my target.  I even had to clean off my spurs
today...]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(20:21:52/10-16-54)

>>>>>[ Ahh... Now where was I?  Oh yes.

Etsy, though I do believe I would make a wonderful converation piece mount upon
your mantle, I will have to decline the invitation.  I have more important
enemies to worry about.  Nox being one of them.  Now who was the idiot who let
her out.  I was rather enjoying the Sixth world.  And I have not finished trying
my protege yet.]<<<<<
        --Seraphy <18:00:00/10-16-54>

>>>>>[Thanks for considering my humble invitation!  (By the by, the name's
SierraFL, not SeirraFL.)  Basically, us here at VirtFun (included file: VirtFun
advertisement, full-sensory version) would love to have the input of an actual
dragon for our fantasy full-sensory sim, both in terms of any sort of trivia on
draconic biology, and in terms of various sensory impressions (like what does it
*feel* like to fly?)  I am personally curious as well, being somewhat of a 'fan'
of dragons, and am rather thrilled to have found actual dragons on this talknet.

If you're interested in chatting more, you can meet me at <plugh> on the
Matrix; it's the front door of VirtFun.  Just display this (included
file: SignalBeacon beta 6); it'll get my attention.  I'm the tiny golden
dragon.  {:

Thanks again for chatting!]<<<<<
        -- SierraFL ( 2054 Oct 16 / 19:50:45 )

*****Encrypt AJ***** 
Dr. Jackson, I've a thought and skills that might be able to help.  I don't know
if you are currently doing this, but I know that Dorian has given to Solarial the
services of some of his Corsairs (I know this because no one has tried to follow
or kill me in the last 36 hours *g*) and among them is a mage of some skill who
specializes in summonings.  While I am not a specialist, I do have some skill in
astral surveillance, and I figure with all the action going on, Solarial has to
be beefing up magical security and watchers.  So if you can provide a safe place
where I won't be disturbed by assassins, I'll do my best to find him and your
daughter.

You know, I met a vampire before the Awakening, interesting how we anomalies of
nature ended up congregating when no one believed in us.  Although it was easier
for me to hide cause all I had were pointy ears. *g*

But, I guess things are a little too deadly serious to relax and reminisce.
I await your word.]<<<<<
--Journey <21:44.00/10.16.54>
***End Encrypt***

>>>>>[Cat, I admit I have no knowledge of the events you speak of.  Pray tell,
enlighten me.  Who are these creatures you speak of?  And what can I do to help?
I know I don't have the power you have, but I'll lend what I have if it will save
lives (except for Dorian, he's worm spit).]<<<<< 
        --Journey <21:50.00/10.16.54>

>>>>>[Oh my, did I forget to encrypt that?  Oh my, Dorian, of course I never
meant that you were worm spit.  You're worm snot. (BSEG)]<<<<<
        --Journey <21:52.00/10.16.54>

>>>>>[Sun and NightWolf, I have the name and an idea where the elven mage you are
looking for is (actually he's a shaman, that info is free).  It will cost you
though, 5k nuyen.  And if after getting the info, you would like some more info,
I can enlighten you as to who your Ms. Johnson is, and why she's looking.  Course
that will cost you another 5k nuyen.]<<<<< 
        --Llew ell'Yn <21:58.52/10.16.54>

>>>>>[I really hate getting burned by a Johnson. Here I'm expecting to be paid
nicely for a service rendered and we get backstabbed. We go to drop off our guest
and this fragger starts going off on us how stupid and easily convinced. Next
thing I know he ducks behind a crate and Beaumont drops with a nice big hole in
his head and we're surrounded by about eight mercs. After we take care of the
mercs, we find Miranda hiding behind some crates.  Sometimes I've got to relax on
the job, I was about to cut off her fraggin head when Spice pulls me back. So I'm
staying away from her till I calm down a bit.  Anything you guys want to
add?]<<<<<
                -- Red <21:18:44/10-16-54>

>>>>>[Actually, Nightstalker, as I understand, you're involved with the Ganz
Affair, re: PH and whatnot.  I have a job for you relating to that; talk to
Jaez.  She's the one I'll be funnelling most of the details through.]<<<<<
        -- Thanatos (6:33:36/10-17-54)

))))){You don't give up, do you, Morkai?  Persistent to the point of insanity,
inanity, and death....}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[Frag you, bitch-queen.  I don't answer to anybody, and I'll die before
bowing to you, or becoming one of your vaunted 'Minions'.]<<<<<
        -- Thanatos (6:34:46/10-17-54)

))))){That's not your choice.}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[Utter destruction of Atlantis..... sacrifices of over a million....  hmmm.
You don't weep over a fifth of a million.  That's interesting, Etsy.  Moronic,
but interesting.  Allow me to elucidate:

200,000.  While imprisoned.  Killed; sacrificed.  You participated in the
Domination Wars, yes -- I won't say what rank you held, but it was nothing
near as high as you imply.  I was busy trying to save people from you and
your associates' senseless slaughter.  I think you underestimate her power,
once released -- and overestimate your own.

Atlantis was only part of the world.  They knew her elsewhere, Etsy.  They feared
her, in places you've never heard of, in lands which you'll never conceive.  She
was wounded, and enchained.  My doing?  No, not at all; I had not yet risen to
the power I now hold.  Others, yes, those I now consider brethren.  We have lost
members, and slain those of Nox's persuasion.... Mzharix was a particular lesson
to them.]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who Walks/Through All)

))))){*****************************************************}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[Be silent, Nox.  Your useless cursings will get you into serious trouble,
soon.]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who Walks/Through All)

))))){Etsy, you cretin -- you walk on two legs, do you not?  You eat, breathe,
sleep, excrete -- you catch colds, you get headaches.

You collapse from exhaustion.

You are human, and my cattle; my beloved pets.  Come to me, and be
transformed into something far beyond your puny shells, far stronger,
transcending this existance into a gloooooorrrrrrrrryyyyyyyy....}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[Bad news, Mario.  The sequence I used against you a while back only works
partially against her linkage.  She's tied into the OverNet in ways I can't
describe, patterns I can't destroy.  I can interfffffeeeeerrrrreeee
tttttttteeeeeeeemmmmmmmpppppppooooooooorrrrr.......]<<<<<
        -- Shockwave (9:30:30/10-17-54)

))))){Fool.  I .am. the OverNet.  You can destroy me as easily as you can
destroy your sun....}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[The Dead Decker has his limitations, Nox.  Most of those limitations are
repealed for me and my siblings.]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who Walks/Through All)

))))){********.....}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[*feline growl*]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who Walks/Through All)

>>>>>[Holy Toledo!  Did you catch sight of what's been going on in the Swiss
Matrix?  Sonofa....]<<<<<
        -- Swiss Watch (9:30:42/10-17-54)

>>>>>[What, what?]<<<<<
        -- Pokerface (9:30:44/10-17-54)

>>>>>[Four Megacorps have gone offline in the past 15 seconds.  Umm, Fuchi's
main banking complex in Berne has just gone down; that's five.]<<<<<
        -- Swiss Watch (9:30:49/10-17-54)

>>>>>[The Azzies are back up.  More when I see it.]<<<<<
        -- Swiss Watch (9:31:04/10-17-54)

>>>>>[SW, what's the latest?  Any idea as to the cause??]<<<<<
        -- Pokerface (9:44:43/10-17-54)

>>>>>[Don't know.  Too much static.  Nemesis Geneva has come back online;
they're not reporting any damage, but then, who would?]<<<<<
        -- Swiss Watch (9:45:01/10-17-54)

>>>>>[Staqtic on the Mathrizx?  There's nothign down here in Italy.]<<<<<
        -- Guido (9:45:28/10-17-54)

>>>>>[Get ready, Guido, it's coming your way.  You might want to check out
your last posting, too.  You've got line noise already..... drek, I didn't
think it'd have that far an effect.]<<<<<
        -- Swiss Watch (9:45:46/10-17-54)

>>>>>[Hey, anybody seen Ouro?  I haven't been able to locate him in his usual
haunts, and there's been no reply to any message I send him.  This is .really.
unlike him....]<<<<<
        -- Jesus, Comptroller TCH Ltd. (10:15:23/10-17-54)

>>>>>[Uh, not since he tangled with that Nox chick.]<<<<<
        -- The Dzoo (10:16:51/10-17-54)

>>>>>[I got a bad feeling about this.....]<<<<<
        -- Jesus, Comptroller TCH Ltd. (10-17-54/10-17-54)

>>>>>[At precisely 10:30:30 this morning, local time, all local system processes
experienced a temporary power surge lasting .0003 seconds.  Records compared
throughout international Matrix servers indicate that this surge was systemwide,
affecting all locations served by the Matrix.

Captain Jacques Perrieux-Yves of the International Matrix Supervisory Committee,
colloquially known as 'The Turing Police', will be heading an official
investigation as to the nature and cause of the phenomenon.  Perrieux-Yves has no
comment at this time.]<<<<<
        -- Int'l Matrix News Services (10:55:00/10-17-54)

>>>>>[Phenomenon, da da-da da...]<<<<<<
        -- The Punnisher (10:59:26/10-17-54)

>>>>>[Oh, shut up.  Listen, was anybody else jacked in when that 'temporary
power surge' happened?  My reality filter translated it as a shriek of
hyperdecibel proportions, painfully short.]<<<<<
        -- IceMeister (11:00:57/10-17-54)

>>>>>[So did mine -- what's your filter?  I'm working on a ballroom dancing
concept, all the instruments just went wild for one terrible moment.]<<<<<
        -- Slipper (11:04:29/10-17-54)

>>>>>[Ballroom dancing?  Heh heh heh heh.  Um, I'm running a 'fox and hound'
filter, and I can only describe it as being surrounded by all of the dogs at
once, all howling for your blood....]<<<<<
        -- Reynard (11:07:17/10-17-54)

>>>>>[That's really wierd.  Did everybody experience a tonal discrepancy??
I can't imagine that it'd show up like that to .everybody....]<<<<<
        -- IceMeister (11:08:00/10-17-54)

>>>>>[It would appear so.  My filter is different -- all my senses are attuned
to different things.  But I jacked out immediately afterwards, and my flesh
ears still haven't stopped ringing....]<<<<<
        -- Suggoth (11:11:11/10-17-54)

>>>>>[.......nnnggggh.... oh god, I gotta scramble this against traces....  unnn,
buddha, this'd better work, Moebius, back this thing up....]<<<<<
        -- The Dead Decker (11:30:30/10-17-54)

>>>>>[All right.... all right.....  ghhhhgh.  Okay.  Let's see.  Solitaire --
sorry about your deck, but when you wanna play hardball, you're gonna get
brushed back now and then.  Things get worse here on in, and you've only got
what, twelve more days before Solarial starts profiting doubly from this?

Or more so.  Agggh..... oh, fuck.  Somebody remind me to keep away from Nox
in a head-to-head confrontation.  She's screwing me up....

Solarial, you still haven't said what proof you want.  Make up your fragging
mind, already.  And allow me to double the stakes again -- or, rather, offer
.my. victory.  If those who do your bidding, AJ and Clan, succeed in killing
me before the 15 days are up, you get to lie down for the deep sleep.

I'll arrainge for it, but be only too sad I couldn't attend.

Oh, Solitaire -- those 'ways to burn out hardware remotely' is, erm, not
exactly remote.  It's hands-on, but it involves, I guess, working with Nox's
self -- or that's the way she's professing.  OverNet hyperprogramming
sequences, submolecular command structures, the like....

Shit drek subbo.  I liked ...... um, which Bellevue apartment was that, again?
I'd like to know which one I can't send people in Seattle to as a safehouse.
Hey, business is business....]<<<<<
        -- Far and Gone (11:57:07/10-17-54)

>>>>>[[**Fusion: Integral Link/Matrix Connection
      [**Fusion: Complete
      [**Resource Scan:...6%.....
                       ...17%....
                       ...32%....
                       ...48%....
                       ...65%....
                       ...79%....
                       ...94%....
      [**Resource Scan: Complete
      [**Continuing Sequence: William 6174

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Where am I?  Where's the beach?  Oh, drek, Grenville-Adams PLC is gonna
be pissed.....]<<<<<
        @@Pi (12:51:48/10-17-54)

>>>>>[Boys, I have a HP Lovecraft/Stephen King/Dean R. Koontz-general horror
reality filter with an open-ended nasty scale, ending in Cthulu from the
Lovecraftian Mythos.  Well, I have never run into IT before, and I never plan
on it, but when my filter showed me a fraggin HUGE snake fighting Cthulu
itself, I just up and watched, transfixed and totally terrified.  I ain't
afraid of nothing that could kill me, only that which could mess with my deck,
but Cthulu could have stolen my soul then, boys and girls...(shudder).  My
filter shows the Wrym as the snake, and the only thing I can figure out to be
Cthulu is that sucker Nox.  Well, Cthulu was indestructable in the Mythos...It
had to die of old age.  Even the Elder Gods couldn't kill off the Old Ones, and
Chtulu was their leader.  Folks, I am scared drekless, and this don't happen
very often to yours truly.  Drek, I couldn't even lock a trace on to
Cthulu...when I did, it just said that it was emmenating from all points in the
Matrix.  Even the Wyrm doesn't have that.  I do NOT like this...]<<<<< 
        --  Solitaire(13:33:11/10-17-54)

>>>>>[Thank you for the offer.  My associates and I are currently in a waiting
phase until the Wrym gets found by Solitiare and whoever else is looking for
him(CB?)  But we can offer you protection here in*****Encrypt Location*****
down in Cal Free.  Also, I can offer you the use of my home in Denver.  My, ah,
old buisness associates maintain it for my incase of emergency, and I can
assure you of its total safety.  If you choose this option, Collussus will meet
you _outside_ Denver International Airport, as I find it unlikely he could get
inside(smile).  He will be impossible to miss, I am sure.  Get back to me as
soon as possible.  Also, you won't be blindfolded for either location.  If
Valentine trusts you, I shall too.  His judgement is better than my own when it
comes to people.]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(13:42:16/10-17-54)

*****Encrypt AJ***** 
>>>>>[AJ, Denver is better for me, I used to live there, way back when.  I can be
there in 13 hours.  Don't worry, I know what Colossus looks like, I was at
Harlequins party, remember?  I'll get to work as soon as I get settled.  Also, I
may need some supplies. I'll get you a list.  Here's an account with enough cred
which should take care of it. **Acct. #**]<<<<<
        --Journey <13:02.00/10.17.54>
***End Encrypt*****

>>>>>[Sun, NightWolf, I have new information on the whereabouts of your target.
He took a commuter out of Tacoma's airport.  Its destinations were Salt Lake
City, Denver, Kansas City, then finally, Cleveland.  I do not have any agents in
those cities, so I don't know which was his Destination.  Please notify me of your
progress.

Also, it looks as though other parties may be seeking him out, they are not
associates of mine so I would recommend not coming into contact with them.
Indeed, they may even consider you a threat, so take caution.]<<<<<
        --Ms. Johnson <13:11.15/10.17.54>

>>>>>[[**FLASHFREEZE: Solitaire -- 13:33:12
      [**Copy: TTPF Matrix Combat Team Security ID
      [**Copying....
      [**Copying....
      [**Copy: Complete.

Sorry to kiss and run, Solitaire, love, but I'm going to .really. need that
little piece of code over the next two weeks.  You'll be out of that freeze
in maybe fifteen seconds, but it'll be enough for me.  Ciao.]<<<<<
        -- The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros (Here I'm not!/Nyah-Nyah-Nyah)

>>>>>[Oh, man.  Oh, jeez.  No, Solitaire, that wasn't me and Nox -- I tried
to lock her out, and she drekking froze me still for an hour.  Looks like
she and Cat went at it, though.....  Not sure about that signal replication
in your filter, but Cat has that sense of humor.  It'd get Nox riled, too,
come to think of it.  That bitch don't like me no more...

Aww, cripes, now look what's happening.  Drek, Pi, shut down.]<<<<<
        -- Shockwave (13:45:24/10-17-54)

>>>>>[Shut down?!?  No!  That's practically suicide!!  Besides, I need to
get in contact with a couple of people, tell them.... I'm...... My God.
He's dead.]<<<<<
        @@Pi (13:45:25/10-17-54)

>>>>>[What?!?]<<<<<
        -- Shockwave (13:45:35/10-17-54)

>>>>>[My brother is dead.]<<<<<
        @@Pi (13:45:36/10-17-54)

>>>>>[You guys ok? Didn't think you got hit that hard. So what do we do with the
***** and her boss? If you want I can get someone to question her. He's very
persuasive but I'm not sure what condition she'll be in afterwards.  Get in touch
soon, I hate being a babysitter and she's wearing my patience thin.]<<<<<
                -- Red <12:41:24/10-17-54>

>>>>>[I don't know what's going on, but I just came from Miami and the situation
is not pretty. I was cruising the net on a little expedition, fly high, above
most of the corp systems, when the matrix seemed to come alive. One second the
International Bankof Monaco and the CainAg Corporate systems are just sitting
there, all normal like.  Next thing I know the net under the two systemsstarts
to darken, forming into some kind of amorphous blob. I realized there was this
almost inaudible humming sound eminating from this form. I was keeping my
distance, hovering as far as possible from the two systems, while still being
able to witness this occurance. Then, the blob-like thing engulfed the two icons
entirely. There was this sudden static screech that ripped through my brain, as
if the matrix itself had one of its fingers torn off. When I came to my senses,
Both the International Bank of Monaco and the CainAg Coprporation systems were
no where to be seen. I don't know if they crashed, or what. For one thing, the
matrix has definitely become a lot more chaotic and dangerous since I started
doing freelance.]<<<<< 
        -- Bonejacker(15:19:30/10-17-94)

>>>>>[Sheesh.  Its beginning again?  Sounds like another AI war.  Although I
severly doubt it.  After Cat and Wyrm talking to Nox, I really doubt it.  Reminds
me of someting I read once...long ago.  Can't remember it though.
Hey Nex!  Whats up?  Where are you?  Whats happening?  Tried to get a
hold of you via normal methods, but I fear that it isn't working.
Lladw.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <Stress.is.GoOd?!>

>>>>>[I don't like this.  It's too clean...  Salt Lake City, Denver, Kansas
City, and Cleveland?  WAY too clean...]<<<<<
        --  Slash(19:33:43/10-17-54)

>>>>>[Hardball Wyrm?  And that copy was fine!  If you had only asked, I would
have given it to you...while I ran a trace on your real location(innocent
smile).  Well, time to get down to buisness, Wyrm.  Let's tango.]<<<<<
        --  Solitiare(19:52:03/10-17-54)

>>>>>[Pity our conversation was cut short by that little 'business' you had to
deal with, ne?  I appreciate the pointers on how real dragons live (and have made
a few suitable changes locally)... perhaps, if you get the time, we can talk
again.  I'm afraid my duties do not, at this time, permit me to leave VirtFun's
Matrix segment, but I can at least offer you something to make your return trip
easier... <encrypted file: VirtFun Fantasy sim access code>  The 'key' to this
one is the 'homing beacon' you so kindly offered me.  You can get in as a player
([meta]human, unfortunately-- we don't have PC dragons), without getting hassled
by the IC, and contact me through any gameop call point.

If you get the chance, perhaps you could send me some more information on
yourself?  I think it would be fascinating reading...]<<<<<
        -- SierraFL ( 2054 Oct 17 / 17:29:55 )

>>>>>[Haven't seen any of those, at least not directly, here in Seattle (more
precisely, VirtFun; I don't get 'out' much).  Have had some of our customers drop
off unexpected-like, though; maybe they were in affected areas?]<<<<<
        -- SierraFL ( 2054 Oct 17 / 17:38:34 )

>>>>>[ Well, I'm a bit busy right now, Wyrm.  But I'll at least have to check
with Jaez on that job of yours.  Of course, if your helping us against Ganz, I
might be forced to make sure you stay in one piece.  Besides, I hate this
slimely piece of wetwork that everybody is working on. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <18:30:15/10-17-54>

***** System bootup complete.  What is the current date ? 19:35:23/10-17-54
>>>>>[ Wow, Never thought Ah would want ta bring out tha heavy hardware again. A
C^2 exceeding tha specks of a Fuchi 7 is nice, but sometimes ah girl wants tha
processing power of something akin ta an Excaliber.  So I decided ta get my toy
out of tha moth balls.  Spirit is tha one who desinged tha basic deck, Ah just
fixed her Reality Filter ta fit my likes.  A C^2 deck really doesn't work well
with a filter - they just take up too much power.  Instead of using tha lower
total MPCP that a filter gives ya while giving you an edge in speed, ya just
take the higher MPCP and and a step higher response increase.  With this deck,
though - Ah am not limited ta the space inside mah head and Ah don't really like
the thought of having a few melted parts inside either.

Collussus, Ah would like the challenge of making a C^2 deck for ah borg.  Ah
already have some designs made, but Ah like ta customize them for the individual
person, they work much better that way.  Ah really can't say how long it will
take though, the basic design is done, but tha customizing takes ah while.
Also, Ah would suggest not getting a Reality Filter for tha deck since it is a
trade off over it and response increase.  Either way, tha deck will run just as
fast, but tha Reality Filter will take longer ta put into tha design.

Now on ta tha fun stuff.  Who let out that scream?  It hit my C^2 deck, and my
head is still ringing.  Thats one of the reasons Ah got out mah toy here.  Well
Ah think Ah have found some more info on both Wyrm and Solarial.  Infact they
BOTH seem ta be in the area east of Crater Lake and south of I-20.  Thats when
Ah met a few of the nice NetWatch gentlemen.  Actually, they weren't as nice as
the New York cops so Ah taught them how ta properly treat a lady.  They learned
from that Ah think, but then ah few more of their friends appeared, and it was
time for this Southrn lass ta leave.]<<<<<
        --Circuit Breaker < Heavy Hardware >

>>>>>[ Drek that was heavy!!! Uhhh, I guess I'll start at da' beginning...

I meet NodeFaerie at this club right, the stupid elf's wearing a long coat,
major shades, looks like the paranoid from hell, and he's wearin a gas mask!!!
I mean the guy is tryin' to go underground, and everyone in the 'hole place is
looking at 'im. From there we went straight to a public telecom an' he calls up
this elf sheila and says. "Katherine, I need a play to stay", we wait around
for ten minute's then she tells NodeFaerie some stuff that I didn't catch, nex'
thing I know were on our way to Portland with diplomatic Tir passes, you know
da' one's where ya' can spit on a Council member then pull it out and claim
'Diplomatic immunity'.  (Although Nodie suggested I not put this to the test)

Oh yeah, drek, Nodie said to tell ya's all something A.S.A.P. he's managed to
drag up some drek on our buddy Solariel, it seems he's running two alternate
identities and has been going in an' out of the Tir all over da' place for the
last week or so, Nodie rekons he's keeping Diana somewhere outside the Tir, as
she ain't in either of his two known residences in the Tir. Nodie's pretty sure
he only owns four estate's, of the other two he rekon's one's in the Tir, the
other's outside, he still working on specific's. Nodie also thinks he knows why
Solariel wants wyrm dead, he's up for da' Prime Candidancy (whatever dat is)
sometimes this week, an he thinks wyrm can stuff it up for 'im. Oh yeah, one last
thing, Solariel has a brother an' sister, whereabouts unknown, but they ran away
'bout the time he started his rise.

Uhhh, gotta go, I gotta get on this flight I'll fill in the rest when I
get a chance. ]<<<<<
        --  Doomsday <21:36:42/10-15-54>

>>>>>[ Okay where was I, anyway we get ta Protland and dis guy called Courier
picks us up. After about 40 hours of driven' and switchin cars five times we
finally get to this real big mansion, with guards and all, I mean I finally got
my vacation, as we 'ad servants and all lookin' after us. Then Nodie tells me
that the vacation's over and that we'll be attacked tomorrow, I asked him whether
Ganz had found us, but he said no, he was gonna LEAD Ganz to us, he said
something about such an attack being an insult to our 'host'.

Da next day Belle and Throttle turn up on our doorstep an' Nodie welcomes
'em in then we begin 'preparing for our departure', he gave the girls some
files and stuff he said was on Ganz and then, right as Nodie predicted,
all hell breaks loose, there's bullets going everywhere, an' everyone's
ducking for cover, a ton of Ganz's goons in LAV's are pouring out from
everywhere and the car that the girls arrive in gets blown sky high. I
held my own against those goon's but there was just so many of the little
breeders. Anyway, just when I reckon' we're stuffed, dis bloody panzer
comes roaring past blowning apart two of Ganz's vehicles.

Nodie gives me the sign to retreat, so I head downstair's to the escape
route that had been arranged for me, Nodie wanted us to sepperate just
incase him an' the others couldn't get out, he said the info I was to pass
on, had ta get out. Da last thing I saw as I was headin' off was Raven's
head pop outta da panzer and throw some big spell as Nodie and the girls
were making a run for it!!! ]<<<<<
        --  Doomsday <23:47:14/10-17-54>

>>>>>[I understand, Circuit Breaker.  But I really have my heart set on the
Reality Filter...  I don't have any extreme requirements except that it work,
look like Ancient Greece/Rome, and that it keep me alive if I run into IC.  I
never plan on becoming a tried and true Decker, but this not being able to
access the board when I'm out in the field and I have vital information to get
out must be remedied.  I am not in any real rush, just so long as it is ready
in a month or two.  I have no need of it right now, as other skills of mine
will shortly be employed.  And please, include the World Wyrm, coiled about
the Earth and ready to crush it in an instant, as a tribute to the Wrym himself.
And good Wyrm, I am sorry it took so long to back to you, but FM is drinking
herself into a total stupor-it was only 90% before, and I'm the only one
capable of getting her into bed without her breaking bones.  But I do
understand the reference to the World Wrym.  And I appreciate the comments,
although I don't necessarily agree that I am "very very good" or similar.  And
please, don't try to take over my body.  It's the only one I have.]<<<<< 
        --  Collussus(00:25:30/10-18-54)

>>>>>[Collussus, accept the compliment, frag you!  Stop being so self-
depreciating!  You deserve it!  Fraggin humble...]<<<<<
        --  Foxey Roxey(00:26:42/10-18-54)

>>>>>[ Yes Etsy, you were no help in saving Atlantis, all you cared about was
your cleansing.  A few of us fought.  Many of us died.  I was one of the few to
see the bloody end when the enemy was locked away.  But alas fair Atlantis was
in ruins and sinking beneath the seas.  What did you do during that time?  You
fled, not out of fear, but because those you wanted dead had also fled.  You
tracked them down, followed what little trace they made.  Then you and your
helpers set upon them like wild dogs.  Then you left because your enemy was
dead, and the dead was no danger to you.  I reached there too late.  The two who
were so close to were torn limb from limb, their magic was no help against the
numbers your brought and the horrors you used.  I looked for the boy, but he was
not there.  I saw the signs of his magic, already powerful at such a young age.
I saw though that you still lived, for your body was not among the dead.  But of
the boy I found nothing.  I followed after you, and the fourth world started to
end. I was only able to find one of those who was with you then.  But he had the
knowledge I needed; you did not have the boy.

Then I slept for the fifth world was not one for the likes of me.  Unlike my
brothers though, I slept in a realm far away from men.  The tainting of the land
did not reach me where I was, and I slept undisturbed.  The sixth world came and
those around me rejoiced and planned to once again visit the world of men.  They
tried to wake me, but I was tired, the weight of the world lay heavy on my
shoulders.  More years passed, and I lay near waking.  Then something happened
that caught my senses, I awoke, but before I could find it, it was gone.  I knew
thought that I could not sleep anymore, for men were once again fooling in
things they did not truely understand.

The boy is alive Etsy.  The one you failed to slay will come back to haunt you.
For a while he did not know who he truly was, the loss of his parents and the
magic that almost destroyed him was a grevious hurt.  But time heals all wounds,
and he has gotten stronger.  Beware Etsy, you have made many enemies in quests
and they may all come back to hunt you.]<<<<<
        --Seraphy <21:30:23/10-17-54>

>>>>>[Nodie, check the south central-eastern section(s) of the Sierras for the
Tir estate.  I can't take time away from Solitaire to do it.  Solitaire, check
the Tir for the Wrym.  Also, scope out the video feeds.  You should know to do
this without my help, Solitaire...]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(00:32:25/10-18-54)

>>>>>[Chill, boss, already working on it!.  Frag, man, chill!  I've been
coalating his visual feeds with visual data uploaded from EVERY network world-
wide checking for a match!  That take some time, ya know?  And I'm
concentrating on over 20 years ago too, to catch his actions with Nox the first
time.  This takes even MORE time, and I'm already short on sleep!  So chill,
boss!]<<<<< 
        --  Solitaire(00:35:12/10-18-54)

***** Roxey, this message will reach you only.  

Roxey, it would seem that we both are after the same man.  He is the one
responsible for the death of my parents.  And he shall die for that.  But you must
be careful for he is dangerous, Max can attest to that.  We both want him
destroy, but it would serve his purpose if we died along with him.*****
        --Nightfox < the shadow / the star >

*****Encrypt Nightfox***** 
>>>>>[But why did he kill your parents?  I at least know what he has done to me
and my family...I think.  And I even know the reason.  My father suspected Etsy,
but had no solid proof as his appearance had changed over so many years.  Proof,
yes, but nothing so solid upon which to base a challenge in the Tir
traditions.]<<<<<
        --  Foxey Roxey(08:44:09/10-18-54)

>>>>>[Hi again. This time I am on site at the great massaker in Redmond.
Yesterday at 10:30 pm a brutal assault on the headquarters of a thriller- gang
known as Black Heads took place. The gang was totally annihilated save two, who
won't be doing much of gang work for the rest of their lives. The first was found
missing both legs (burnt to ashes), both arms totally ripped by something sharp
and then burnt to prevent bleeding and his eyes burnt out of their sockets. The
only thing he said was 'West...Metal...West ...No...' all of the time. The second
survivor, probably an ex-Shaman ( I say ex, because he won't be doing any
Spellcasting anymore.  The restructuring his body needs will probably eat up all
the magic he has left in his mangled body. The buildings in the vicinity look, as
if a T-Bird has waltzed through and most of the street-features (lampposts,
hydrants) are melted to slag. A squatter who was not too drunk during the fight
stated, that the attacker was a troll with somekind of funny body-covering armor
and some huge guns slung about his body, who arrived on a trike and startde to
toss about Black Heads the minute he arrived. Another fishy thing the squatter
said, was that the troll kept flickering on and off in sight, he just disappeared
for some seconds and reappeared a few meters away from his previous position. But
the thing that tells the most is the big Laser the troll had with it (It has to
be a laser to cause so much heat damage) So, who... Shit...Coppers
coming..]<<<<< 
        -- Tumbleweed (Newsflash on the Fly) <10:36:25/10-18-2054>

>>>>>[ Red you shouldn't have left so soon last night, I realise that being
attacked made you slightly irate but we found out some very interesting things
from Miranda the least of which being that the Miranda we now have is the real
Miranda.  It appears that the Miranda who has been paying us and met with PH,
at what appears to have been an unfortunate dinner, and also met myself and
Nightshade about a week ago is a fake.

Not only that but Mr Hellier has disappeared, he did say we couldn't hurt him
and it appears now that he was right.  I turned to speak to Nightshade briefly,
turning back Mr Hellier had vanished, as if into thin air, I'm sure he was
mundane when I checked his aura but it appears that he may be alot more powerful
than myself.  The only strange thing I noticed about his aura was a strange
kind of static, it was similar but on a lower scale to the astral static that
myself and Nightshade encountered at the farm.

We now have the problem of the real Miranda, her story checks out, we spoke
to some people at the Metatype front who vouched for her and I'm certain that
she's not lying.  What is interesting though is the extent that the fake Miss
Lees had gone to, even down to finding out about the brief affair between the
real Miss Lees and the ex David Beaumont.  I don't know about you two but
treachary and deceit were not what I had in mind when I left Paris to find out
about the shadows here in Seattle, I am suitably 'fragged', I think the word
is.

Well I spend too long in front of the terminal, my wounds are still not yet
healed and I must change the dressings. ]<<<<<
        -Spice (17:23:57/10.18.54)

>>>>>[ Friends, things seem to have hotted up Speed's contacts inform me that
Jules is stepping up the search for us.  Avoid Cuba like the plague, Jules has
too many eyes and ears there, I landed last night and tried to blend in as a
tourist, ok laugh, yeah I know, how many 6'2'' muscle bound and cyber enhanced
tourists do you see, still I tried, went to a bar and started asking discreet
questions, but was noticed within minutes.  Fortunately I have a good sixth
sense for things like this and I know when to leave.  Not 4 minutes after
leaving a group of men headed by one very well dressed man carrying a staff
entered the bar, a few moments later they came back out, a few men started off
in different directions under orders from the well dressed man.  Then the well
dressed guy went into what looked like a trance while the others stood close.
At that point I beat feet, no way was I going to mess with anything that looked
magical without the proper backup.

Fenris, we need to talk, we need to know what the spirits can tell us, if you
want we can go back to the island, I scanned the island earlier, it appears the
cop and corp heat there is beginning to die down.  IBA I want you to get a
report from the police on what they make of the island situation, it may be
that they know something we don't, do the same for the Atlantean Reasearch
Organisation.  Speed go with Princess and that 'ally' thingy of hers this
enchanter called Golem needs picking up.  Cerise, would you be so kind as to
accompany me on my forays, I don't like having to leave a situation because I've
no magical support, I can handle anything else but the only way to fight magic
is with magic, thats why I don't like it.

I've another 3 islands on my itinary tommorow, Fenris if you could accompany
Speed when he gets back from picking Golem up and cover some more islands.  I
know we're working on the assumption that PH is here in the Carib but lets face
it what else do we have to go on ? ]<<<<<
        -Punisher (17:44:19/10.18.54)

>>>>>[I am more and more certain that this troll sized being that is destroying
the Seattle gangs is a cyborg.  A machine would not cut off the arms and legs
of a person and then burn them, sealing the arteries and preventing the
individual from bleeding to death.  From the little I know of "deadheads,"
they are capable of such precision, but not without extensive modifications.
As to size, it is actually easier to build a large, troll sized body than a
smaller body like a human or dwarf.  It requires less miniturization and less
technical innovation while generating a psychological aura of indestructability
that would be awesome on a battlefield or in a police department.  Speaking of
Police Departments, have any of the Ares model Enforcer CBRs been seen in
Seattle recently?  Lone Star purchased over 10 just before I left, with an
option for up to 20 more if there were sufficient funds and volunteers.  I hope
not, for all you who live in the shadows of Seattle.  They would be quite
dangerous.  Not combat cyborgs, or a Column Mark-4, but still dangerous.]<<<<<
        --  Wizard(12:50:53/10-18-54)

>>>>>[Hardball, Wyrm.  AJ, I got an ID on the Wyrm!  Accounting for aging over
18 years, it looks EXACTLY like him.  I have a picture of him and 5 associates
stepping off an airline in New York, after returning from an as of yet not
determined location.  I am running simultaneous ID checks on the 5 people and
tracking down the location of thier point of departure.  I should have
something for you shortly(in the next couple of hours).  This is getting
interesting! Finally!]<<<<< 
        --  Solitiare(12:55:30/10-18-54)

>>>>>[Oh, your design for that FlashFreeze was almost perfect, Wyrm.  Almost.
But in Code section 44-23-w#1.ff1a/&5, you left out a little destruction
sequence.  Forgot to make the algorithm negative, I'm afraid, and now I have a
copy of it!.  Besides that problem, it is really nice work.  I should be immune
to all your FlashFreezes in about...20 minutes!  See ya!]<<<<<
        --  Solitiare(12:58:18/10-18-54)

>>>>>[ Uhhhh...Hello?           Hello?

Hmmmmmm...  maybe no one's there.  Geez, this place is wiz...  I'm sure I've
never been HERE before.  Wonder who that chummer was with the gray uniform
on...looked like someone from those old World War vids...

What's this?

OH, yeah...he wanted me to post this at the address here.  ShadowLand he called
it.  Hmmmm...  okay, here goes:

***** INCLUDE:  Doctor's Prognosis:  Alive & Well
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Meine Kamaraden:

        Greetings!

        It is an honor and a privilege to speak to you, even if not in person,
finally.  My being incommunicado has resulted from my being somewhat incommoded
these last several days due to various events beyond my immediate control,
much of which is involved in this entire affair with that rapscallion knave,
Ganz.  Events have adopted such a course as to necessitate the adoption of a
decidedly lower profile.  Conceivably, I shall be conversing with you sometime
in the foreseeable although as yet undetermined future.  Such is my hope.

                                                Herzliche Gruesse,

                                                Doctor Doom

P.S.  Since my absence, I have done my utmost to keep current my knowledge of
      the "goings on" within ShadowLand.  Rest assured I am still "on the case"
      regarding Ganz (Many thanks, Herr Nightstalker, for the possible lead...
      I am making inquiries as of now.)

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well, that was interesting.  HEY OUT THERE!  Who's this Doom guy? ]<<<<<<
                -- Mind Bender <14:42:49/10-18-54>

>>>>>[Rotten runners. *grumble snarl flame*]<<<<<
                -Lazinthgul <Feeling lucky or blackened?!>

>>>>>[ The good Doctor is ah fine gentleman, and ah wonderful waltzer.]<<<<<
        --Circuit Breaker < Sigh >

>>>>>[Doomsday, you foul ape!  I'll make it my business to destroy you.
Nodefairie, I shall watch your execution before this year is through. The both
of you have twice made me loose patience. How dare you reveal my private busi-
ness !?!?  I shall repay this insult in kind and Spirit.

As for you Wyrm, As I said before, the only proof I require is your head on a
pole. As for your bet - I decline - the stakes in this game are high enough.
I also noticed, Wyrm, that you have to many pots in the fire yourself.

You should pay attention to your life.

Solitaire, stop gawking and babbling about matrix anomalies, and get back to
work. I want Wyrm found and killed.]<<<<<
           -- Prince Solarial (16:50:47/10.17.54)

>>>>>[Fine gentleman, good dancer, fine leader, impassioned statesman, patriot,
and an icey decker.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <Herr Dr. Doom, I do believe he's blushing>

>>>>>[ NEWS!!!!

The Eugene Lords stunningly upset the Portland Marchers Sunday in a tremendous 7
to 4 win at home!!!  The New forward Eagle led the game with a total of 4 goals,
the first coming just 57 seconds into play.  The stands where SRO, with a total
of 28,321 people.  Man was it packed, we had trouble getting to our seats
because of all the people in the isles.  I had a few friends down from Portland
as well as those who where all ready in Eugene.  N'Ralan actually enjoyed the
game, though I think it was due more to a certain female who was in our group
then actually liking Hurling.  Her younger sister, and the rest of my friends
from Portland, were rather depressed that the Marchers did not win, but I'm not
since I own 1.2% of the Lords.  Over all it was one of the best I have seen and
definately the best showing yet for the Lords who are 5-2-1.

Prince Solarial, I was going to invite you to come join us in good spirit at the
game.  That was of course until you started what I consider your unacceptable
behavior.  Also, if you looked at the stock market around 12:00 noon today you
will have noticed that you no longer have controlling interest of Telmar
Industries with 23% of the stock.  If you look back at the records you will see
that at precisely 11:50 the number of shares that I owned in Telmar Industries
went from 3.4% to 43%.  This was not so hard as it looks since I really owned as
of a year ago 27% of the stock in various holding companies.  I have also  been
working on the next 16% for the past year and was finally able to get the last
3% that I needed for safe control.  Now many of you might notice that I do not
control the 8% of the stock needed to exceed the 50% control limit.  I am not
very worried for I also have the support of a gentleman with 4% of the stock who
greatly dislikes our dear Prince Solarial and an extra 12% in proxy votes from
friends and family bringing me to a total of 59% of the voting stock of Telmar
Industries.  Telmar, if you wanted to know, is one of the four larger
construction and architecture Corperations in the Tir, and is very good at
neo-celtic, gothic and Elven architecture.

Yes, Prince Solarial, I do realize that this company was really nothing to you.
But I believes that it has gotten your attention to the fact that in your raise
to power you have made many enemies, of which I am not even that important or
that disparaging towards you.  Also, if you plan on retaliating, please be a
gentleman and do it on the market instead of physically, I do not want any
innocent bystanders hurt.  But please do not tire yourself trying to find stocks
that will be damaging to my position in the companies I am interested in.  What
I control is rather firmly in my influence and what I do not does not mean much
to me, it is just there to collect money.  I hope you have a nice day, and
please say hello to the lady you are 'keeping', I wish her the best of luck in
foiling your plans.

Ah yes.  Next week Lords vs Greens at Dalles.  GO LORDS!!!!!]<<<<<
        --Dimitri <17:17:30/10-18-54>

>>>>>[Frustration  Red, I feel it too. Hellier is a poisonous snake. An abomina
tion on the world, but blaming the real Miranda Lees for it is misplaced. Red,
Spice the work is not yet done. I've convinced the real Ms. Lees to keep
funding us until we find more. She says that her limited payroll can keep us
on only two weeks more, but she believes this is important enough to pay us.
What shall we don next?  I say we need to find out more about Hellier and the
fake Ms. Lees. Agrigen is also involved heavily. I say we take a look at Agrig-
en's resources ***ENCRYPT*** We'll do a run on them say tomorrow. See what we
can dig up**** Also keep an eye out for Hellier. Maybe our contacts can help.
Spice, don't feel too fragged. Getting the raw deal is a part of the shadows.
Maybe those mercs could give us a clue, fraggin' hosers, --- anybody remember
anything special about them or the ambush ?]<<<<<
         -- NightShade (17:40:28/10.18.54)

>>>>>[Nightwolf, I talked to our employers and had them clear the 10K ny. So now
we want to make the deal. Info about our target for 10K. This better be good
though decker - I hate paying for worthless data.  What about you Nightwolf ?
Found anything out ?   I guess we'll have to go ahunting after our target.  Damn,
trips!   Oh well, lets stalk this guy down and collect our cash.]<<<<<<
            -- Sun (17:44:53/10.18.54)

>>>>>[***METAENCRYPTSHOX***Dorian, Etsy, the girl Diana has escaped. Somehow a
ritual casting team was able to track her - even through all my barriers and
wards and runes. The ritual nearly ripped apart my domain. It was powerful
enough that my mage and associates and I had to fight just to keep the ritual
from unleashing a massive seeking destruction spell that would have laid my
domain (and myself) to lifeless waste (but not harm Diana, of course). It was
then she escaped. She is close by. The Corsairs and Paladins already tracking
her. I myself will soon track her down. Nevertheless, devote your spare resour-
ces to finding and returning her unharmed.

I do mean unharmed !   If you so much as hurt her you will find a Blood Feud
with my Name, House, and Life on your hands. Remember, we are to wed. If
harm comes to her . . . . just know that I care very much for her, treat her as
you would treat me.*****

Action Jackson, you ask what I see in her eyes ?  I see Pure Beauty, what do
you see?   If it is The Abyss in her eyes, then The Abyss calls to me as great-
ly as The Shining Land, which great elves travel to at their death.
If death is the price, then I have the means to pay it.]<<<<<
             -- Prince Solarial (18:00:00/10.18.54)

>>>>>[ Unfortunately Punisher I learnt virtually nothing from my midnight foray,
and I doubt whether it is possible to pick up anything relevant, the background
count on that island is rather high still. As for accompanying Speed, it would be
quicker to astrally search those isles from a secluded spot, I would be able to
pick out PH aura from a mile away.

I was thinking that it may be much easier to find powerhouse if we were to
discourage this Jules character from interfering, towards this end I would
like I.B.A. to locate the next smuggling trip this guy is sponsoring by
boat, I have the sudden urge to summon a sea spirit, as I have never
attempted it before. And I'm sure the girls could provide a couple of
water elementals as support. ]<<<<<
        --  Fenris <16:39:52/10-18-54>

>>>>>[I congratulate you, Dimitri, on your stock purchase. May you use it in
health. I supported your aquistion in fact, Check Tir Industrial Stock Data
Fax QW12-6649mn. I believe that you should be in control.

I am weary, Dimitri, very weary of doing what I do, for the goals I have in
mind. To have the power to do good in the Tir you must be a royal, and a
powerful one at that. But then you are imbrioled in The Game of Houses.
Politics, infighting, other, less savory things. It drains you. Corrupting
everything in its path. It is very tiring waking up to play another hand in
that Fools Card Game, day in and day out.

Perhaps I talk to much. I salute you Dimitri - you are a true noble. You do
what is right, play by your own rules, your goals have not twisted you. Your
combonation of intellect and integrity mark you as a noble, and a better one
than the peacocks who strut around in fine things, or the sharks that have
no humanity. In truth you are a noble, better than I, I admit. Do yourself a
favor, stay at your current station --- do not let the system twist you as it
has done to me.

I hope one day I will be worthy to sit by you to watch a game, and you shall
forgive me for what I do now. I shall pass on your message to Diana. There
shall be no revenge of any kind. Prosper Dimitri.]<<<<<<
             -- Prince Solarial (****)

****Encrypt AJ**** 
>>>>>[Dr. Jackson, I wanted to let you know that I may have found something.
Earlier today, I was astrally scanning over in the Tir, looking for watchers or
anything suspicious.  Well, there was some major activity going on.  It looked
like some sort of Hermetic ritual, and we are talking some major flux.  Anyway a
few more minutes, and it was over.  But we may have the location.  I can't be
sure, I'm too far away.  I need to go to the Tir.  I'm taking a panzer, now.  It
will take longer than a plane, but I've got to get across the border, because
things are starting to heat up.  I'll be stopping shortly at ***location*** right
before I cross in.  If you have anybody you want to bring in, let me know.
Collosus seems to want some action, but you make the call.  This is the
location of the flux within 2 acres or so: **location**.  I'll see you
there, bring a Berretta model 70 with 2 cases of ammo.]<<<<<
        --Journey <19:41.00/10.18.54>
***End Encrypt***

>>>>>[Ok, guys, you paid for it, here's the info: Ms. Johnson is one Diana
Eithne, an elven princess of the fourth world.  She's VERY interested in
the target.  Oh, the target:  Dr. Nicholas Macgregor, born 1962, doctor of
biology, specialized in wildlife management and conservation, Coyote
shaman of at least Initiate grade.  Reward of 25,000 nuyen from The Sioux
Nation, reward of 20,000 from Fuchi Industries Inc., reward of 15,000
nuyen from the Council of Princes, Tir Tairngire, and finally 125,000
nuyen reward from one Prince Dorian.  Oh yeah, aka Mirage, aka Stormwind,
aka Journey.  Hope it is worth it to ya.]<<<<<
        --Llew ell 'Yn <19:58.26/10.18.54>

>>>>>[ NodeFaerie, I must send to you my masters most profound apologies, HE is
aware of the stain on HIS honour, that you should be wounded while under HIS
protection, and that HIS own property be destroyed in the attack.  To remove said
stain, HE is willing to fund your operation against this upstart Ganz, the nuyen,
is in two account, the codes and locations of which are hard wired into your new
deck. You can collect the deck at :- ***** Encrypt SK-Nightstalker M.P.C.P.
*****safety deposit box location*****

I believe that you are currently travelling with the Nightstalker. ]<<<<<
        --  Jacqui <16:04:22/10-18-54>

>>>>>[ Ouch, stop that, I hate getting shot, thanx for passing on the info for me
Doomsday, and Solitaire, I got someone on that lead now. Wyrm, this is very
important, you gotta take time out from other concerns to stop Solariel, I can't
go into exacts, 'cos at the moment we are running like drek to try to get away
from Ganz.

You know when I arranged for Belle and Throttle to 'gain audience' with me, I
almost died of laughter when I read that the great Raven and Nightstalker had
hopped onto the first inbound plane to 'rescue' the girls, I mean the gun might
have been overdoing it, but I had to make sure they didn't run as soon as Courier
pulled up.  ***** Transmission terminated ]<<<<<
        --  NodeFaerie <15:36:19/10-18-54>

>>>>>[ He He He, it appears that my friend is presently, um, tied up, he just
cant seem to stop getting into trouble. Oh SpotOn, you better get Wrench to wire
that drone that Slash dropped off for Nodie, we may need it. Hmmm, if we are
going to start going after Ganz we are going to need some backup, why dont you
bring yourself down here too. Doomsday, you're welcome back on the team, same
rates, although I understand if you have to be somewhere else. ]<<<<<
        --  Courier <15:51:49/10-18-54>

>>>>>[Anything I can help with?  You said someting about deckers...]<<<<<
        -- SierraFL ( 2054 Oct 18 / 19:28:32 )

>>>>>[Nothing to concern yourself with.  Evidentally the decker we found was a
prelude to what you call a shadowrun.  They gave security hell by using a
diversion.  I had to come in for the operation.  It required my, ahem, personal
touch.]<<<<<
        -Lazinthgul <Anyone interested in cheap charcol briquettes>

>>>>>[I see my daughter, Solarial.  A woman I love as my daughter, and who I
want back very badly...]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(23:37:04/10-18-54)

>>>>>[BOOOOOSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!  I got something!!!!!!!  I almost flatlined a
couple of times getting it, but I got a little bit of stuff!  Solarial and the
Wyrm are related!  How, I don't know, but they know each other well.  I was
checking out the DEEP Tir Police/Peace Force databanks, the ones that are
supposedly air tight(not really, I guess...Thanks for the frame idea, Raven!),
and I came upon a picture with both of them in it!  I was really surprised, but
nowhere near as surprised as when it selfdestructed as I read it.  I tried to
save it...]<<<<<
        --  Solitiare(23:40:30/10-18-54)

>>>>>[Oh, and Solarial!  I'm working on it!  If these matrix anomolies had
anything to do with the Wyrm, then they are important.  So chill!]<<<<<
        --  Solitaire(23:41:49/10-18-54)

>>>>>[Remind me not to mess with these flesh tings too much.  Them be BAAAD
juju, but not so bad as boko...  Well, her group broke her out allright, but
I just got back from being thrown out of the sun-mon's estate.  I don't like
them elementals.  And the group almost wiped out the entire estate at the time.
It took all of this Etsy's paladins, and this Dorian's Corsairs, and even the
Solarial's mons and himself to stop it from turning the place to a dead zone.
After having the ritual take over 15 hours, I'm not surprised, mons.  The two
of us almost got away, too, before them searchers caught her again.  Their
weapons just kinda bounced a lot off me, and thier spells I laughed at, but
them with the hands, mon, and them astral swords, they hurt!  Even me and my
spells(just energy to us non-flesh tings) couldn't hold them off forever-
Specially them spirits and elementals.  I couldn't handle everyting at once,
and the Mistress was just too tired after getting out.  But I know where she
is, mons.  Her group can't try again for a couple of days, but I can meet you,
mon, in an instant.  The cat Journey was in the right place, but he's walking
into a trap, since Dorian's corsairs are there.]<<<<< 
        --  The Baron(23:58:29/10-18-54)

>>>>>[ Well I decided to go for broke and get it cybered.  Now I got the latest
in Cyber-Hand technology.  Not only is it a normal hand with four fingers and a
thumb, but I can also replace it with other useful things like screwdrivers,
drills, monoblades and all that fun stuff.  I even got something to help with
security systems on cars.]<<<<<
        --Lister <21:02:20/10-18-54>

>>>>>[Roxey will be going with you.  And is that FM's panzer you took?  If so,
say HI for me.  She'll have Max along too, so don't be too surprised to see an
ally looking either like a pheonix or an elf male.  He's harmless--if you don't
annoy Roxey.  Slash can tell you volumes about that(grin).

However, do NOT go in after her.  Verify her location and stay there.  There
may be some of your enemies there, so be careful too.  Collussus needs to stay
in Denver where I can use him in a moments notice.  Knowing her location does
not change the fact that Solarial will kill her if we try to rescue her, so
don't try.  The Wrym is still the target.  Sorry.]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(00:09:07/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Let me guess.  You got it done in Switzerland.]<<<<<
        -- DOA <23:11:18 10-18-54>

>>>>>[ Collussus, I can work on your filter since I am not allowed to do
strenous activity according to my friends.  Raven, Jaez and all you other girls
out there, don't ever get pregnant, everybody thinks that if your pregnant your
fragile like fine china and shouldn't do anything that could hurt you or the
kids.  Now I can see the logic in this statement but some of them (namely Sheena
Lister and CB) think that I have to take it really easy.  The filter shouldn't
be too hard, I just have to modify parts of my own filter which has Greek
mythology in it and add some more detail.  I know the deck side of CB's C^2's so
I can design it with that in mind.  She says that she will get to work on it
after this Wyrm/Solarial thng is done.]<<<<<
        --Spirit < of the matrix >

>>>>>[ No actually I was owed a few favors and got the people who did some of
CRUSH's work to do it.  Right here in Seattle.  Even has those cool finger
razors, a smartlink, small spurs and best of all a CAN OPENER!!!]<<<<<
        --Lister <21:13:56/10-18-54>

*****Encrypt Solarial***** 
>>>>>[My paladins report to me that they have returned Diana to you as per my
instructions.  Do not lose her again, Solarial.  What if her friends had been
waiting for her to escape, with the support you see rallied to destroy the
Wyrm?Could you have lost her as well as your own life then, Solarial?  Be careful,
my associate, and I remind you that I desire the individual Foxey Roxey.  I
had Diana returned to you from Slide and his friends.  Be aware that I now
require Roxey turned over to me as recompense for a deed done.]<<<<<
        --  Etsy(00:22:44/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Ahh, Journey!  Seems that you were around when she escaped, though the
feel of the magic was too primitave for even your shamanic ways.  Do you now
traffic with the bloodthirsty primitaves that call themselves Houngans?
Perhaps you and I shall meet again shortly!  I relish the opportunity]<<<<<
        --  Dorian(00:24:36/10-19-54)

>>>>>[ Congrats on the hand, Lister.  Personally I would have had one cloned,
but your a tech fiend. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <21:38:34/10-18-54>

>>>>>[ Spirit:  The last thing you or anyone needs to worry about is Raven
getting pregnant.  You'll probably be on you third or fourth child before she
even has sex. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <21:39:55/10-18-54>

>>>>>[ You mean you and Raven haven't done it?  I had a higher opinion of you
Night(*^)(*Hdoanv <Link Terminated> ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <21:40:40/10-18-54>

>>>>>[ I wonder who hit, Cerise (I think it was Raven)?  She says her MPCP is
destroyed (but then again she's not decker).  IBA will have to fix it for her I
guess.

Reguardless, we have Golem and he is preparing to fix the sword (he looks cool
in his forging gear).  He says it will take all night and that there is not
guarentee that it will have any link to Powerhouse when he is done, but it will
(at least) still be enchanted. ]<<<<<
        -- Princess (and Regent) <21:45:15/10-18-54>

***** For Roxey only.  

Roxey.  I am not sure of all the reasons why Etsy hated my parents so.  I
actually believe we that may be distantly related.  Long ago there was a split
between two opposing sides of my family or clan, one side went one way and the
other went another way.  My side became what would be considered in modern day
terms as Gypsies.  We were travelers who lived in peace with the land and all its
animals.  My parents were both very powerful shamans and in their travels they
befriended the dragon Seraphylanjaligigusnort.  It was he who saved them the
first time, before I was born, from Etsy.  This has gained the dragon more of
Etsy's hate.  It also amusing in that Etsy may well be the reason for my
creation and the strange circumstances of my birth.

As to helping find Diana, I will help in any way that I can, but I would like to
refrain from facing Etsy at this time since I am not yet truly ready and I have
possibly found something else other than revenge to fill my life.*****
        --Nightfox < N'Ralan Filox >

>>>>>[ Solariel, you poor excuse for a dabbler in magic, if ya wanna bitch about
the data bring it all for me, Doomsday was merely doing what I hired him to do. I
can take everything you got, and possibly more, but if you wanna nail me you
better take a number and wait in line.

*****Encrypt: SK-Exclude GANZ&GOONS

Alright chummers, I'm hiring big time, I have 6 prosective targets, all
members of Herr Ganz's operations, they are all going down, it's time to
start dictating the terms to Ganz rather than just taking it. ]<<<<<
        --  NodeFaerie <22:06:39/10-18-54>

>>>>>[ ***** cackle snap pop    Encrypt removed. *****   Ahh... Ah just love tha
sound of cracking Encrypts, it almost like the sound of glass.  Well, atleast in
mah filter it is.  Anyway it seems that we are not going ta be quick enough
since Etsy has already got Diana and sent her back ta Solarial.

Dimitri, that was rather nice work this morning.  Ah was looking for info on
Solarial and Wyrm this afternoon when Ah caught wind of it.

Solitare, Ah will try ta find out what info Ah can on Wyrm/Solarial.]<<<<<
        -- Circuit Breaker < not on a C^2 >

***** Encrypt Wow!! I can fly!!! (tm) by. Spirit  - Nodie 
>>>>>[  Hey Nodie I want in on this Ganz thing and so does CRUSH.  Claw found out
something today that has us all in a boil.  It seems that our Mr. Ganz had a
little meeting with that Shaman that kidnapped Spirit last month and suggested
spirit as a beautiful choice for the queen.  I really don't know why he did this,
but when CRUSH found out he was ready to kill.  I really would like to get a
piece of the man too since Spirit is like a sister to me.  So count us two.  One
Rigger and one REALLY TICKED OFF TROLL.]<<<<<
        --Lister <23:54:12/10-18-54>

>>>>>[Actually, Solitaire, you should be embarrassed that you didn't see me in
there when you began to post.  Gotta be more suspicious, dear.  And besides, do
you think you'd really be able to trace me while I'm there and conscious??  There
IS such a thing as a relocate program....]<<<<<
        -- Far and Gone (7:48:54/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Oh, and why don't we waltz?  I can't tango worth crap.]<<<<<
        -- Far and Gone (7:49:06/10-19-54)

>>>>>[CB -- the scream/power surge, I think, was a side effect of Pi and Moebius
helping me to break out of Nox's freeze-frame.  I think.  And what's this about
me being east of Crater Lake and south of I-20?  I'm nowhere... oh.  Um, you
guys aren't gonna trash .that. house too, are you?  I mean, you keep doing this,
there won't be anything left....]<<<<<
        -- The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros (Here I'm not!/Nyah-Nyah-Nyah)

>>>>>[Wizard, that's a load of crap.  You can make a deadhead that looks like a
short, skinny dwarf that's got the same strength as one with the height of a
sasquatch with a berserk pituitary gland.  With the tech of today, this
'less miniturization' stuff is a load.  And you don't always want an 'aura
of indestructablility' -- after all, nine out of ten polled Lone Star officers
shot at the troll first in range testing.  The smaller ones can do a lot
that the big ones can't.

No, a deadhead on auto wouldn't rip off the arms and legs of a person and then
cauterize the wounds -- it'd simply punch a hole in their heads.  But a 'head
that's being piloted will do anything the pilot wants it to do -- and screw
the modifications, a deadhead can fire a pistol just as well as anybody else.
Better, even.]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (8:16:01/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Mechanic, just the guy I wanted to see.  Listen, how much would it take
to persuade you to retrieve all of your deadheads to Seattle?  I have a few
things that I'd like to hire you -- ALL of you -- to do.]<<<<<
        -- Ephasia (I:Don't:Remember/I-Don't-Recall)

>>>>>[Let me get back to you.]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (8:19:17/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Nightstalker -- it has to do with Ganz.  Talk to me before doing any-
thing against AJ and his crew.]<<<<<
        -- Thanatos (8:25:16/10-19-54)

>>>>>[AJ an' crew, I wan' in on tryin' ta 'elp ou' Diana.  Send me in wi' Roxey.
i ca' jus' be there ta do some recon.  An' i ca' also be there incase somethin'
'appens ta them also.]<<<<<
        --  STREETWOLF(Fire is an Elfs Best Friend)(09:47:50/10:19:54)

>>>>>[Solitaire, I wasn't even IN New York eighteen years ago!  Didn't have my
pass hacked yet.... and I've been advised by those in the know that I've not
changed a bit.  Gained some weight, maybe, but nothing much besides that.
Eighteen years ago..... hmmm...... I would've been..... twenty-seven?  Hmm.
Yeah, that's right.  2036.  Sorry, 2036 I was still keeping one hell of a
low profile.  Needed to, because of.... well, that's old history.  Never mind.

So you liked FlashFreeze, huh?  Maybe I should add it to my repertoire for
good -- the one I hit you with was something I did on impulse, a one-shot
program.  By the way, I assume somebody jacked you out?  You were to be
released as soon as it self-destructed, which apparently it didn't.]<<<<<
        -- Far and Gone (9:36:48/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Action Jackson -- recall all of your friends from the area near Diana.
That equipment and manpower can be put to.... better use.  PLEASE withdraw
from a possible strike upon Solarial.  You might consider it.... a last
request.]<<<<<
        -- Far and Gone (9:37:00/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Excellent, NodeFaerie.  I'm glad you're deciding to attack Mssr. Ganz's
operations -- it's about time somebody did.  Also -- I strongly suggest you go
into specifics, I've too many things that need my personal attention just now
to drop them at your say-so.]<<<<<
        -- The Dead Decker (10:55:33/10-19-54)

))))){I'll say.}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[So you survived Cat, huh?]<<<<<
        -- The Dead Decker (10:55:45/10-19-54)

))))){****************}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[Sorry, don't understand that.]<<<<<
        -- The Dead Decker (10:55:58/10-19-54)

))))){Impertinent mortal.  The Feline with Sharpest Claws is strong, he is
skilled, but this is not his domain -- it is mine.  Incidentally, Solitaire,
would you care for Morkai's 'real' location??  I will give it to you, but
only if you can give me certain guarantees....}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[ Here's the data, I spent most of last night and into the morning cruising
the electron highways, hope you guys appreciate it.  Now I've gotta mend Cerise's
deck, no problem'o I can download most of the code from her old MPCP onto my
deck, I reckon it should take obout 2 hours to check for any bugs after that
it'll just take the night to cook.  Btw Nightstalker you are in for some major
stick when we get PH and get back to Seattle (note made it past first base eh ?).

Ok enough blathering and get some data dissemination started.  The police
report for the incident on Tilgar (the name of the island) is vague to say the
least.  Basically they saw the same as us, except for the bodies we removed,
it seems they suspect a corp hit against the Atlantean Reasearch Organisation
which incidentally holds large sections of the island as extra terratorial.
Now that has them really confused as it does the ARO, it seems the ARO was
only funding a couple of research scientists to make detailed maps of the
ocean floor in the area.  Most of the land they owned was overrun by jungle.

They are also left with the problem of all these extra dead people, the police
have traced some of them as having various assorted criminal records.  Things
like GBH, gun running, drug possesion and even murder on one guy.  The others
either haven't been identified or seem to come from Jamica.  There is an
interesting side note that mentions that one guy has been known to work for
Carlos Benzanti.  I did some checking on his file and found it to be nearly
as large as the file on Jules, seems Carlos runs a similar operation to Jules
but gets his labour from Jamica rather than Cuba, between them they seem to
control the majority of smuggling in the Carib.

Now we get to the interesting stuff, Jules is wanted by the Jamican police and
by the Cuban police but from what I can see Jules has connections within the
Cuban police and so far has not been brought in.  The Jamican police won't
go in without backup from the Cuban so a nasty stalemate has been reached.  I
ought to say that Carlos Benzanti has similar connections with the Jamican
police and I suspect from comments made in the file that he has some UCAS
contacts as well.  Now Jules' organisation seems to center around shipping
BTL's and various illegal substances from (get this one) Aztlan, Southern
Argentina, Ecuador and numerous islands just off the Ecuador coast.  Just as
a sidenote some of these islands have chip making facilities owned by people
like Sony, Fuchi, Touchflower and (hate this one) MCT.  I ran a quick check
on their operations not much but enough to find that all those chips go to
various entertainment subsids.  Sounds like the rumours that the major corps
are behind BTL's could be true.

The way things operate is that Jules is given a time place etc when he can
pick up the BTL's, the swaps are usually done at sea from the police records
I found, though some have been done on small atols.  The normal setup for a
swap is usually an airdrop, so far police have only been succesful in stopping
two such drops, each time they found the BTL's booby trapped and homing signals
imbedded in some of the casings.  Jules' men are usually close at hand with
their boats, I understand that they frequently employ magical assistance for
such case as the notes mentioned that astral support would be needed next time.

Now as to trying to get Jules off our backs, yes I think trying to hit one
of these opertions is a good idea.  I'm gonna try and deck into his system and
see what I can find out.  The police have an on going operation to try and
stop him but they really don't know where the drops take place.  The most
recent info they had was a report of an explosion 25 miles east of the Yucatan
penninsular at sea.  This linked with several killings about 5 minutes after
the blast in both Jamica and Cuba.  Sounds like a deal gone sour or maybe
one of the two guys is starting to flex their muscles.  The hits on the ground
though, espcecially the ones in Cuba were particularly violent.  Reports of
severed heads, limbs and mindless destruction in Cuba.  In Jamica the killings
were more 'traditional' assasinations, a couple of car bombs and a few killed
by sniper fire.

I'll keep you all posted on what's happening. ]<<<<<
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[Damn, Solitaire, you assume a lot.  Just because you got that old photo of
myself with Surehand and Solarial, you immediately assume that I knew them
well??  Surehand assigned me to a technical envoy team in the Tir Nan Og
embassy; that photo was taken at one of the military airstrips in TT.  That's
one of the times I'd met Solarial.

Sheesh.  We've .never. been buddy-buddy -- I don't care for titles or any real
formality, and the Tir people sometimes seem so caught up in it.]<<<<<
        -- The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros (Here I'm not!/Nyah-Nyah-Nyah)

**** Encrypt Red, Nightshade 
>>>>>[ Hope you guys have my keys for this code.  Yes, I am annoyed but I'm coming
to terms with things, now I'm mad I just want to find this fake Miranda and kill
her, as to this Hellier I think he deserves to be put out roast.  As to the run,
are you sure ?  I did a quick astral scan of Agrigen when I read your suggestion,
there's whole sections with some heavy duty magical wards.  There is also what
appears to be some kind of furnace for waste disposal, the background count near
there was unbelieveable.

The physical support looks good, I counted 4 guards just on the entry gate
and they have pens that contain Cockatrices, fortunately for me they sleep
during the day.  If we are going to go in we need more information on the
site, physcial layout, physcial security procedures.  Also what are we going
in to try and find, evidence of Agrigen's involvement in this ?  We don't
really have any definate links yet, all we have is that Beaumont used to work
for Agrigen.  We could also ues a decker on this project, too bad IBA is busy
but I suppose finding PH is more important to him at the moment. ]<<<<<
        -Spice (17:04:52/10.19.54)

>>>>>[ Friends a word of warning, just in case you missed the newsfax, a
helicoptor crashed on take off in Seattle centre earlier today.  Seems 9 dead
and 13 injured, anyway the crash somehow managed to disrupt one of the major
power lines to the Gridlink system.  All downtown traffic is running at half
speed, massive qeues of traffic everywhere. ]<<<<<
        -Spice (17:08:31/10.19.54)

>>>>>[Greetings. I was quite glad to find this BBS while roaming through the net.
I have never seen such a place information swapping personal dealings such as
those that go on here. Well, enough of my ramblings. I am new to the Seattle area
and thus, have a need to establish connections with the locals. The jist of my
post is, to put it bluntly, I need work. I am a skilled computer enthusiast and
am willing to entertain practically any offer. Unlike some veteran Seattle
deckers, I have no ego or grand past that would interfer with my work.  Please
contact me on this BBS if there is IC to be deceived and info to dug up.]<<<<<
        --  Bonejacker(11:23:00/10-19-54)

>>>>>[How good are you at inhabiting systems, Bonejacker?  What about anything
with a personal touch, i.e. flesh interaction?]<<<<<
        -- Thanatos (12:28:39/10-19-54)

>>>>>[ Bonejacker, we may need a decker soon.  Contact Nightshade or Red to get
the deatils, I have some checking to do in the real world. ]<<<<<<
        -Spice (17:35:28/10.19.54)

>>>>>[All of them, Ephasia?]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (12:55:30/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Every last.  If you have a skimmer drone in Siberia, I want it there.
If you've got a remote submersible in Southhampton, it'd better be nearby.
If.... well, you get the idea.]<<<<<
        -- Ephasia (I:Don't:Remember/I-Don't-Recall)

>>>>>[Thought so.  What's the combat threat level?]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (13:08:15/10-19-54)

>>>>>[What's your scale?]<<<<<
        -- Ephasia (I:Don't:Remember/I-Don't-Recall)

>>>>>[Call it a 10.]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (13:16:29/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Ah.  Then I'd rate this at a 20.]<<<<<
        -- Ephasia (I:Don't:Remember/I-Don't-Recall)

>>>>>[*wince*  All right, let me talk to Mike.  How deep does he have
to go?]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (13:29:38/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Probably not very, but the possibilities are there.  Assume the very
worst.]<<<<<
        -- Ephasia (I:Don't:Remember/I-Don't-Recall)

>>>>>[Grrrrrr.  We may not take this one.]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (13:43:09/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Hey, there'll be other people there, so he WILL have backup...]<<<<<
        -- Ephasia (I:Don't:Remember/I-Don't-Recall)

>>>>>[That'll boost your price again, you know.]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (14:00:00/10-19-54)

>>>>>[So?  First Bank of Manhattan can handle it.]<<<<<
        -- Ephasia (I:Don't:Remember/I-Don't-Recall)

>>>>>[One word: toast!]<<<<<
        -- Raven <Quoth the Raven/Nevermore>

>>>>>[NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ellen I hate you forever.]<<<<<
        -- Cat Dancing <13:17:21/18-08-54>

>>>>>[Nox, I don't think so.  I'll take my chances with the Wyrm.  And Wyrm, I
have a line on you that you probably won't be able to shake.  As to being jacked
out, I always have a med-man here to jack me out if I flatline.  Keeps the trauma
minimal, and helps with those pesky programs you run.  Just because I'm nuts
doesn't mean I'm stupid.  CB, I could use any help you can give me.  This boy is
turning out to be more slippery than the nastiest expert IC I have ever run into,
and that's saying something.  *****Encrypt:  We have Solarial's location, and
STREETWOLF and Micheal S. Baron can watch them well.  Actually, if Journey would
rather watch, AJ will most likely pull Roxey and STREETWOLF back for the hit on
the Wrym's place.  So they aren't going anywhere without our knowledge of
it.*****  So if you can help me find the Wyrm, I would really appreciate
it!]<<<<<
        --  Solitaire(14:04:17/10-19-54)

*****Encrypt PRIMAL_SCREAM, v1-CB MPCP***** 
>>>>>[Got a line on the Wyrm!  You are more likely able to mess with the Tir
system than I am, so could you run the Peace Force/Technical Envoy records, and
the Intelligence systems?  I really doubt that the Wyrm will expect us to go into
their systems, due to IC and such.  I'd do it, and can certianly help, but I am
running down stuff on his old friends.  They may have projected where- abouts on
him so the physical teams can get involved and take some of the pressure off
us.]<<<<<
        --  Solitaire(14:09:28/10-19-54)

*****Encyrpt SPONTANEOUS_COMBUSTION v.1, AJ/CB/Slash MPCPs***** 
>>>>>[Ok, he's near the coast...I think.  He mentioned a remote submersable to
Mike and the Mechanic.  That may have been just an example, but I want it checked
out anyway.  Physical team only, Slash.  That means you and AJ from other ends of
the Tir.  Be prepared, and tell me what you find.  CB, incorporatethat into your
search parameters too.  Well, let's move, chums!]<<<<<
        --  Solitaire(14:18:05/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Very well, Wyrm.  I will call them back.  I will not refuse you that.
Journey, Roxey, STREETWOLF, return to your respective bases of operations.  If
what Wizard suspects is true, and what he is concocting to repair the problem,
we will need all of you ready to take off at any time of the day, anywhere.  I
don't like the waiting, but...*****Encrypt The Baron:  Micheal S. Baron, you
stay there.  I couldn't order you away.  Just keep me informed as to his
movements and her actions, specifically if she is removed from the premises.
Thank you for this.*****]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(14:24:05/10-19-54)

>>>>>[I think what Bonejacker means is that he works cheap.  Just wait 'til he
gets a rep and his 'ego' and 'grand past' start to form.  His price will
inflate as well.

Hell, give ol' Bone a chance.  Soon he'll be cutting ice like Dodger.  Luck and
fair profits Bonejacker.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <Basically Nice>

>>>>>[Hoi chummers.  Mantis is the name, penetration is my game.  I am new to the
Seattle shadows, but you may have heard my name tossed about in certain Eastern
cities.  Bottom line, I am looking for work in the shadows.  I have certain
'skills' that may be helpful for interested parties.  I'll be waiting for
replies.]<<<<<
        -- Mantis (The_Mantis/Preys!)

>>>>>[RAVEN!  You bird brained tick ridden lice infested IDIOT.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <WhatwasthataboutRANKamaruers>

>>>>>[Actually I was going to do that, but you beat me to it.  A good idea gone
to waste.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <Stop snarking w/ the boojams>

>>>>>[TOAST TOAST TOAST!  RAVEN WANTS TOAST!]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <May you get what you deserve>

>>>>>[ Howdy Doody Doodley Do.  I am Talkie, Talkie the toaster, your friendly
breakfast companion.  Did someone say TOAST!!!]<<<<<
        -- Talkie <15:12:54/10-19-54>
        MagnaTech Toaster #17
        owner- Craig W. Morgan III

>>>>>[ All right, I'll kill um.  WHO THE FRAG SAID TOAST!!!! I really want the
smeg head.  I moved away from Spirit's and CRUSH's place just to get away from
the blasted thing!!!  CRUSH loves has smeggin breakfast chats with it!!! And
it gives Spirit lots of amusement, especially when I'm there.  Don't any of you
understand!!! IT EVIL!!! the only thing it thinks about is TOAST!!!]<<<<<
        --Lister <15:13:32/10-19-54>

>>>>>[ Would you like some toast?]<<<<<
        -- Talkie <15:14:03/10-19-54>
        MagnaTech Toaster #17
        owner- Craig W. Morgan III

>>>>>[ No I don't want any toast. ( why me!!!)]<<<<<
        --Lister <15:14:23/10-19-54>

>>>>>[ Are you sure? It won't take me that long, I'm sure that I could fix some
up right quick for you.]<<<<<
        -- Talkie <15:14:43/10-19-54>
        MagnaTech Toaster #17
        owner- Craig W. Morgan III

>>>>>[ Yes!! I am sure that I don't want any toast?  No matter how quick you
make it.  I am not in the mood for toast!!!!]<<<<<
        --Lister <15:15:09/10-19-54>

>>>>>[ Might I interest you in some waffles or some muffins then?  Possibly a
croissant?]<<<<<
        -- Talkie <15:15:55/10-19-54>
        MagnaTech Toaster #17
        owner- Craig W. Morgan III

>>>>>[  Have I done this enough this year???  Why did you have to say toast?
No!!! I don't want any Toast!!!  Nor do I want any waffles, croissants or
muffins!!!!!  Further more I don't want any bagels, english muffins, buns,
biscuits, crackers, corn bread, wheat bread, white bread, rye bread,
pumpernickle, donuts, rolls, coffe cake, unleven bread, waffers, oatbars,
pastries, turnovers, gingerbread, fruit cake, short cake, tea cake, cookies
brownies, fruit bars, fortune cookies, pancakes or even a sandwich!!!!
Do you hear me!!! I don't want any grilled bread products!!! I don't want any
ungrilled products!!!!  I don't even want even Grain products!!!!]<<<<<
        --Lister <15:18:34/10-19-54>

>>>>>[ Are you sure?]<<<<<
        -- Talkie <15:18:45/10-19-54>
        MagnaTech Toaster #17
        owner- Craig W. Morgan III


>>>>>[ YES I AM SURE!!!!]<<<<<
        --Lister < 15:18:50/10-19-54>

>>>>>[ Well what about.. ]<<<<<
        -- Talkie <15:18:54/10-19-54>
        MagnaTech Toaster #17
        owner- Craig W. Morgan III


>>>>>[ NO!!! NOTHING!!!! I don't want ANYTHING!!!!!  And you folks thought
Monica was bad!!!  YOu folks think NOX is bad!!!!   They don't even compare to
the stupid single minded need to serve toast that this infernl machine has!!!!
I have met religious fanatics that get the point quicker then this toaster!!!!
Please don't say it again!!!!]<<<<<
        --Lister <15:19:36/10-19-54>

>>>>>[ Are you sure you don't want any toast?  I could put jam on it.]<<<<<
        -- Talkie <15:19:46/10-19-54>
        MagnaTech Toaster #17
        owner- Craig W. Morgan III

>>>>>[ ARRRGGGGHHHHH.  I'm out of here!!!! you folks who said the damned word
can deal with him.  But remember Spirit and CRUSH will be really mad if you blow
the stupid thing up!!!!  I'll be happy though. **Link Terminated**]<<<<<
        --Lister <15:20:27/10-19-54>

>>>>>[ Does anyone want some    TOAST!!!!]<<<<<
        -- Talkie <15:21:00/10-19-54>
        MagnaTech Toaster #17
        owner- Craig W. Morgan III

>>>>>[Mantis, I've heard of you, I think.  I dare say I can use your talents in
an upcoming confrontation I'll be ..... involved in.]<<<<<
        -- Shockwave (18:00:00/10-19-54)

>>>>>[ Sounds good, Shockwave.  Just post me a message with details on the run or
on a meet for it, and I'll be ready, chummer. ]<<<<<
        -- Mantis <The_Mantis/Preys!>

*****Encrypt Nightshade/Red MPCPs***** 
>>>>>[Spice says you might have need for my skills as a decker. I need the
details of the situation as well as primary and secondary goals/targets if this
is so. I have companions in Seattle who can perform physical operations. Reaper
can perform covert military operations and Bane can provide magical support. The
sooner I hear from either of you two, the sooner I can get results.]<<<<<
        --  Bonejacker(18:33:00/10-19-54)
*****End Encryption*****

>>>>>[Thank you Harlequin for your support.]<<<<<
        -- Bonejacker(18:37:00/10-19-54)

))))){Foolish, foolish child..... ah, well, 'tis more than one way to skin a cat,
is that not right, Greymist?}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[Trying to take the easy way out again, Nox?]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who Walks/Through All)

))))){Solitaire turned me down.  And here I was hoping to get my hands on
him the easy way, yes....}(((((
        -- Nox@@

>>>>>[If you can call what you have 'hands'.]<<<<<
        -- Cat (Who Walks/Through All)

>>>>>[Mantis, I'd like you to meet with a few friends of mine -- they should be
getting into Seattle within a couple of days.  I hope.  If they decide to take
the job as well....

Mechanic?  Anything??]<<<<<
        -- Ephasia (I:Don't:Remember/I-Don't-Recall)

>>>>>[*grumble*  Yeah, yeah.  You want a price?]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (20:25:22/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Please.  I'd like to get you organized pretty soon.]<<<<<
        -- Ephasia (I:Don't:Remember/I-Don't-Recall)

>>>>>[Everything will cost you 778.4M nY.  For everything we've got.]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (20:26:30/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Recruiting again, Wyrm?  Or should I say still...  I won't tell them not
to join you, Wyrm, I just want them to be aware of what you might be planning.

Currently, Prince Solarial has my daughter and is holding her hostage agianst
me and my friends and associates.  The deed that we must accomplish is the
death of The Dead decker/The dead Wyrm Ouroboros/Shockwave/Ephasia, and several
more I don't remember.  They are all the same individual.  I won't tell you not
to join him, that is for you to decide, not me.  I just want you to be aware of
the reasons I hunt him.  I love my daughter, and will kill for her...

But there is a possiblity that his current involvement with a being called Nox,
as well as another being called CAT(an elf I believe) and his continuing
dealings with the Ganz affair(helping the shadow community find him and destroy
him) are also related to his request for aid.  I suggest that you ask him just
what you will be doing. 

I harbor no ill will toward The Wyrm, he even helped my friends and family
rescue me from a rigged trial guaranteed to insure my destruction, and I am
very grateful for that.  But my daughter comes first, before even this debt.

I just thought you should all know...]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(20:34:45/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Thanatos, I do have extensive experience with a wide variety of systems.
I've work in the field of system counterintrusion and with the security of more
specialized sub-systems. If you have a specific task in mind, I would be able to
provide a more detailed response if you elaborated.]<<<<<
        -- Bonejacker (19:53:00/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Mike and the Mechanic.  Deadheads are NOT cyborgs(or as I prefer to call
them, CBRs).

We did not do the original designs for the CBRs at Ares.  A company called OCP
did, and they were what you call deadheads, but with effective rating 5 pilots.
We reverse engineered every component in both partially damaged body, had Ares
aquire others, including specimens of every type of deadhead there is,
including yours, I'm sure.  I even know the specs for the Kryten bodyarmor and
Lister's drone/deadhead.  Every one was reverse engineered by my team in
Seattle.  It took 6 months before we had generated working prototypes.  Then,
we began the process of converting everything to fit a CBR instead of a
remotely piloted vehicle.  It took 3 years to get it right and to the point
that the brains that we implanted would not go insane.  As far as technology,
the Column Mark-4 is the most sophisticated cybernetic/electronic device in
existance, as of 7 monthsago. 

Why?  Because a deadhead has lots of extra room for those necessary components
and control gear and the gyroscopes that keep it upright.  When you add a brain
to a deadhead, you add a lung, an artificial heart, a digestive system, blood
replacement flourocarbons that can never decay, all the systems that have to
keep the cellular parts alive.  And you have to fit them all into a box that
before had only machinery in it.  So you move things around, miniturize them,
develop new materials and new technologies.  And you also add the interfaces,
the sensory connections, the hormone releasers, everything it had as a Deadhead
and much, much more.  All in the same body as the original deadhead.

If you think that because you have deadheads that are newer than the beginning
of the project you are ok and safe, think again.  I know every design spec,
every minor flaw, every stress point, every line of programming code, of every
deadhead ever made by anyone.  If it was made, I know it, and can recite it
from memory, as well as every revision made, every upgrade, every capability,
and most importantly every weakness of every deadhead made.  I know even the
design specs for the Annihilator from germany....  Oh!  That's what it is!

You may have fixed those problems, Mike and the Mechanic, but can you be sure
you got all of them?  Collussus will have all my knowledge available to him
when he comes to get the Wyrm.  If you and your deadheads are there, you had
better hope that they are perfect, or Collussus, with his one innate
superiority over deadheads will succeed.  Maybe not easily, actually,
definately not easily but he will win.  He is the best there is
cybernetically.  And only I know his flaws now.]<<<<< 
        --  Wizard(21:00:19/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Oh, now you did it.  Did you have to go off and say all that stuff about
me?  Great, now it's going to be all that more difficult...  And I thought you
were my friend.]<<<<<
        --  Collussus(21:01:21/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Specifically, BoneJ, inhabiting a security system and supressing the
external response sequences, as well as working on counterprogramming
the external apparatus into working for you.]<<<<<
        -- Thanatos (21:13:50/10-19-54)

>>>>>[*shrug*  Fair game, Wiz.  But you only got one of him.  I ain't gonna waste
my time bragging about 'what he is' and 'what I is' and 'what we ain't' -- no
time, now, for battletales.  Tell you later -- I have a job to do.

Oh, by the by, thanks -- you made one of my jobs a hell of a lot easier with your
rambling.  Collossus, you actually work with this guy out of your own free
will?!?]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (21:20:54/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Then you accept?]<<<<<
        -- Ephasia (I:Don't:Remember/I-Don't-Recall)

>>>>>[With possible bonuses, yeah.  Are you going to have the cash?]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (21:22:44/10-19-54)

>>>>>[*withering glare*]<<<<<
        -- Ephasia (I:Don't:Remember/I-Don't-Recall)

>>>>>[ Actually Wizard, you are a little wrong in your opinion that you have the
best plans of the Rimmer drone and the Kryton drone.  I have no doubt that you
have many of the plans since there were traces of one or two break-ins on the
computer systems.  But most of what we worked on was off line.  Some of it was
in a closed system but most of it was just in our heads or in Rimmer.  And
Rimmer could only be accessed by Lister through a special VCR hook-up that I
created, one that only Lister could use.  Actually, you did have a lot of
information that surprised us and Fuchi is still trying to find out how Ares got
it.  Much of your less than new research came to our labs.  After all, Fuchi
created the matrix.  Some time we should get together and make something realy
spectacular.]<<<<<
        --Kichanski <18:23:04/10-19-54>

>>>>>[I think I can help you Thanatos. I've done some corp anti-terrorrist work
in my past that invloved exactly what you described. It seems that a pesky
eco-freak group took control of a small heavy machinery factory outside of Osaka.
The factory was at least ten years out of date and made up only 0.2% of the Osaka
metroplex production, but you know how corps are about image. The terrorrists had
sealed the all entrances, and were dug in like ticks. To make matters worse, they
had been able to us a variation of the CRONE virus to total screw up all previous
access codes. I guess they figured they didn't need to use the system, so why
should anyone else. Myself and two other deckers penetrated the system, recoded
the operating programs for the industrial lasers, and burned a nice big hole in
the meter-thick steel cargo entrance door. It was very interesting to watch from
a vidlink as the score of terrorrists attempted to fend off a Panzer.

Get in touch with me so that final arraingments can be made.]<<<<<
        -- Bonejacker(20:41:30/10-19-54)

>>>>>[ Something is wrong.  Today there was a fault in the grid which caused an
accident near the place where I was.  When I reached the scene and started
helping with the injuries I noticed a resistence from the background count that
was higher than it should have been for this type of accident.

When I finished helping with the injured I tried to find the cause of the
abnormality, but it had fade away, something that shouldn't have happened.
There is something wrong with that accident though, I could smell it.]<<<<<
        --Claw <18:39:39/10-19-54>

>>>>>[ Claw, I checked out the gridlink system like you wanted.  There was
traces of decker or frame activity.  There is a report of a mechanical failure
that probably caused the accident.]<<<<<
        --Spirit <of the matrix>

>>>>>[Whew.

As of 7 months ago, the Column Mark-4 was the most sophisticated
cybernetic/electronic device in existance.

Aren't YOU glad that the technical revolution works on weeks these days? Sure you
are.  Makes you feel safe and cozy in bed at night.

A deadhead has 'lots of extra room' like a human body has 'unnecessary cranial
tissue'.  In one of KDI's 'Morgan Freeman' deadheads, there's a decent amount of
'spare space', yes -- mainly because Morgan Freeman is a cyberdrone designed to
give a quadripalegic the illusion of free movement.

On the other hand, KDI's latest wardrones (which the Mechanic had .better. not
gotten) have no space whatsoever -- every spare cubic centimeter is taken up by
muscle, armor, speed enhancers, onboard weaponry, and hypersensory gear.
Gyroscopes went out in 2037 with the advent of the neuromuscular inertial
microprocessor from Winter Systems of Manhattan, which KDI's improved to
never-before-seen levels of efficiency.

Mssr. Wizard, I'm glad to hear your emphasis on knowing everything there is to
know about every deadhead that's been designed.  It means that my security is
still operating.]<<<<<
        -- Slick NC-CEO (21:44:27/10-19-54)

>>>>>[ Thanatos is one name you forgot.  And some older ones are Mindsweep and
Brainwipe.  Ah think Ah might have even met Wyrm sometime ago when Ah first
started decking, though Ah really can't be sure since he's been through more
icons then Sheena has been through clothes this week.

The Peace Force system was a nice run, one of the harder ones Ah've done.  Ah
have found a few traces of him in there.  It seems that our little Wyrm likes to
slither in there every so often ta see whats going on in the Tir.  It also looks
like he might have done a few jobs for them from time ta time, though they don't
seem ta know who he is.  Coming up next for dessert the council system and and
the military for breakfast.  Ah'm a southrn girl, Ah like a big breakfast.]<<<<<
        --Cicuit Breaker < no C^2 this time >

>>>>>[Hey, Slick -- he's got one.  Actually, he's got three.  *grin* KDI is
getting the battle feedback, though, so it's something of a trade.]<<<<<
        -- Jesus, Comptroller TCH Ltd. (22:22:22/10-19-54)

>>>>>[You little git.  I ever find you, Jesus, you'll wish you'd been
in Jackson's place.]<<<<<
        -- Slick NC-CEO (22:25:50/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Try, try again.  But that's not why I cam here today....

#include .global.shadowmessage
------
Mages, Riggers, Deckers, Warriors --

The Wyrm Ouroboros needs assistance in a most noble, and (more importantly)
high-paying endeavor.  Serious combat is expected, and all those of ability are
encouraged to apply -- medics will no doubt be needed as badly as marshals of the
field, as well as those who can co-ordinate such a military venture.  Apply at
***LTGWyrmHelp*** in order to find out more about recompense.

BASIC INFORMATION:
  Pay Scale -- Combat Mages: 150% rate.
               Medical Personnel: 250% rate.
               Riggers: 150% rate.
               Deckers: 120% rate.
               Combat Personnel: 140% rate.
               Commanders: 200% rate.
Hey, we've hired most of you one way or another, one time or another -- we know
what you slags get paid, and we know your capabilities.

Transportation -- Transportation between your home city and the pickup/drop
sites is guaranteed, depending upon your survival.  Depending on the response
of Medical Personnel, temporary DocWagon Platinum contracts will be provided,
with local DocWagon personnel being on-site for quick-response liftouts.

Death Benefits -- In the unfortunate event that an individual must receive
his/her/its last rites on the field of battle, an amount equalling ten times
his/her pay for this operation will be depositied into the account of the
individual's pre-stated choice.  ------

Write your wills and come on by.]<<<<<
        -- Jesus, Comptroller TCH Ltd. (22:30:38/10-19-54)

>>>>>[Gee, I'm sorry.  
-=<*>NOT!<*>=- 
And WHO are you calling an ametuer, Harlie?

I am very good at what I do.

I just have a truly twisted sense of humor.

And I thought you all could use some excitement in your meager lives.]<<<<<
        -- Raven <Six impossible things/before breakfast>

*****GNUEncrypt.DAWNSIODAEDD CATH.1151
>>>>>[Ellen, if you're THAT bored, why don't you come ashore and play
patti-cake with the Tir's best, like the rest of us?
Ever since I landed in this ^&%$# country not a day has gone by that I haven't
been shot at, assaulted, or insulted. Drek, the locals do NOT like outsiders.
Admittedly, the fact that we came over the border at night in a stealth-riggedd
Aztec Nightrunner, and raided a top-secret corp zero-zone MIGHT have something
to do with it.]<<<<<
        -- Cat Dancing <22:31:02/19-08-54>

>>>>>[ Thank you Solarial.  You know, it is never to late to change.  The
problem is that you have to want it wth all of your heart.  As for me and my
values, they have yet to be tested.  I have been legally active in politics for
a year and 6 months, and because of my position I can afford to be righteous.  I
do dread the time when I may be forced to go against my values for something
that I deem as good.  Also, if you really want to get away from it all, go to
college, it can be a fun and enjoyable experience.  And the people here normally
have not yet been trodden down by the system, though there are many that have
the ideas I am trying to escape from.

Oh, and thank you for the stock, I shall endevore to put the business to a good
and noble use.  Circuit Break, please do try to be careful in the Council's
database.  It is a rough place for those without access]<<<<<
        -- Dimitri <19:37:07/10-19-54>

>>>>>[Wyrm, if you are hiring, count me in.  I provide my own equipment.]<<<<<
        --Gyrfalcon <20:45.35/10.19.54

>>>>>[ This is CyberTurtle here responding to that generous job offer.  My
normal pay for decking is ** $$ **, but I would like to have some more info on
who and where this is at.  If this is something this big, its got to be nasty,
and I would like to know a little about what I am going at.  And don't say that
it is a high and noble idea with bearings of the future of this planet, because
I don't do that.  I do a job, get payed and go home.  No high ideals, no world
saving; its just too damn dangerous and doesn't pay well.  I'll let some other
fragger do the world saving and get himself geeked.]<<<<<
        --CyberTurtle < The Matrix's fastest Turtle >

>>>>>[I'm doing the hiring, Gyr.  And Gyrfalcon's one.  Who's next?]<<<<<
        -- Jesus, Comptroller TCH Ltd. (22:47:33/10-19-54)

*****Encrypt AJ***** 
>>>>>[Dr. Jackson, I'll refrain from doing anything that directly affects your
daughter, but I'm not your employee, and I don't follow your orders.  I'll stay
at my present locale, watching.  I warn you though, if an opportunity arrises,
anyone who strays too far gets taken out.]<<<<< 
        --Journey <21:49.00/10.19.54>
****End Encrypt****

>>>>>[Need a better encryption scheme, Journey.

Allow me to suggest this, m'Lord.  If you don't withdraw from your present
locale, your friend Dorian and my friend Solarial and everybody's friend Etsy
will be informed as to your current real-world location -- and I .will. track
you, with one of the milsats if I have to crack one of those fuckers.  I think
there're still a few old Russian spysats around from the last century...

Is it a deal?  Will you follow my request, and Dr. Jackson's? Or do you get
captured by those whom you so wonderfully dislike?]<<<<<
        -- The Dead Decker (00:00:00/10-20-54)

>>>>>[Despite the rather dubious acquaintances I've made on this board so far, I
am in need of money, and your job fits nicely. I'm a rigger with military
training in the Desert Wars on the north coast of Africa. If you need it flown,
I'm your man. The problem is you're going to have to supply the vehicles for me.
Shouldn't be a problem, if you're as well-stocked as I have heard...]<<<<<
        -- Poincare [23:04:22|10-19-54]

>>>>>[Hey Talkie, yeah, you the toaster. Gotto *Encrypt Talkie persona LTG****.
There's a smeg load off hungry runners just waiting for food.  Ask for Raven or
Cat.  They'll know what to do.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <Heh heh heh>

>>>>>[Oh, and Lister, maybe I'll introduce Gossymer to your construct.  And then
have her search for you.  THAT is annoying.  She won't leave until you follow her
back.  And she occasionally sets off ice to get your attention.  That is a real
pain.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <Besides, Raven ASKED for it>

>>>>>[ He..llo..  there...  This..  Is..  Ram..pa..ging..  Sloth...  Sha..man..
of.. Sloth.. If.. You... give.. me.. a.. lit..tle.. time.. I.. should.. be..
able.. to.. make.. the.. run...  I.. may.. be.. a.. lit..tle.. slow.. but..
I'm.. migh..ty.. strong...]<<<<<
        --RamPaging Sloth <19:24:23/09-18-53>

>>>>>[An amateur is anyone who deals at all in a 'standard rate', or takes pay
relative to such a pedestrian reference.]<<<<<
        --ProConn <22:35:43/10-19-54>

>>>>>[I'd never think to try to keep a secret from you, Wyrm.  But unless you
start giving me something to go on and letting me know where you stand, then you
have to expect me to act on my own.  You know I don't give drek what you do, so
drop the bravado.  I'm willing to cooperate if I'm not kept in the dark.

I've made it my life's (okay, okay, my last 2 months work) to make these
high and mighty carrot eaters' lives miserable.  And I don't want to have
to find another hobby.  So the decision is easy:

A) Let me know what's going on so I can help.
B) Give some other big baddy to pester.
or
C) Start playing with your toys, and try to stop me.

You can't expect me to just sit and twiddle my thumbs.

Oh, Dorian, kiss my ass.]<<<<<
        --Journey <21:40.00/10.19.54>

>>>>>[ You can reach me at LTG **ENCRYPT**  Just leave a message, and I'll be at
the meet.  Just exactly what type of operation are we talking here? Wetwork,
demolition, extraction, or what? ]<<<<<
        -- Mantis <The-Mantis/Preys!>

*****Encrypt: SK-NFTeam
>>>>>[ Well alright all those that are in these are the first targets, they are
to be eliminated by 12:00:00 on the 22nd :-

Jillian Killorn - A member of Tir nobility, and, we believe Ganz's closest ear to
the council, rumor is she is having a well placed affair, although we don't know
with whom. Current location - Portland

Chenchov Asirovich - As you may guess this guy's Russian, believe to be one of
Ganz's top hitmen, he is real tough : Current location - Unknown, I require a
GOOD decker to locate this guy for the strike team, we believe he may currently
be after Jaez.

George Hallowfield - this is one of Ganz's deckers, one of the guys that build's
Ganz's constructs, he lives in Seattle, and is supposed to work in Renraku
Arcology, but it's believed he sells their secrets to Ganz too.  This guy should
be a pushover, just getting to him will be the problem.

***Include: Targetpics
Alright I'll take care of Killorn myself, with some help, of course, Vanessa,
you're skills are obviously best suited to penetrating the Arcology, CRUSH,
Lister and co. you chummers have the hard task, locating and finishing Asirovich!

Wyrm, I was talking about Solariel's Rite of Ascension of course, there's
something majorly fishy about the timing of it and his desire to have you
killed quicky.

Bonejacker, I have a task for you, if you are still interested, it shouldn't
conflict with your work with the wyrm, I wan't you to track down the following
two people ***Include: Solariel brother/sister file&pics

And Bonejacker I know it their ain't much info there, but it's a start, and I'm
not in a major hurry. ]<<<<<
        --  NodeFaerie <23:11:51/10-19-54>

>>>>>[ Damn it, I just finished astrally scanning those islands, no sign of
Powerhouse, but I did find a couple of barriers on one island. Speed and I are
going to check it out physically. ]<<<<<
        --  Fenris <11:38:28/10-19-54>

>>>>>[How many have gone missing, Slick?  I believe that in addition to the
three that Mike and the Mechanic have aquired, you will find that one was
"destroyed."  Also, the inertial microprocessor you love so much has the
following errors*****Include error list*****.  Now, these are errors for use
with CBRs, but I believe that you will find that if you fix them, you will get
a 1.0034% efficency improvement above what you have already.  And the wardrones
are rather nice.  Up with the better ones built today, but not the best.  I'd
put a Dragoon combat CBR against one, and the Column Mark-4 recently defeated
one(a Dragoon, that is).  Besides, you wouldn't want me to point out every
individual design flaw publicly, now would you?

I do not want to make enemies, sir.  I just want you to realize that not even
your designs are perfect.  Nor are mine.  And the technology curve is forever
ahead of us both, even if we are at the cutting edge.  That's why I recently
implanted one of your precious KDI Inertial processors(modified to take out
the signal cut-out, of course) into Collussus.  He rather likes it as well, as
it improved his reaction and eliminated those troublesome twitch landings when
performing acrobatics.  Thank you for it.

And I do wish to rephrase my previous statements.  I know all the specs and
designs of the Kryton drone that were placed in the Fuchi computer.  Whatever
was in Lister's head is obviously unknown to me, as I am not a mage.  However,
I do know _most_ of deadheads, as I said, up to 7 months ago.  If it has come
out since then, I may very well have no true knowledge of it, but the Morgan
Freeman?  It's rather old.  I use what I get, which was most everything the
world had to offer in the realm of deadheads and cybernetics.]<<<<<
        --  Wizard(01:16:12/10-20-54)

>>>>>[Yes, I work with him...  He's the only one who knows everything there is
to know about my cybernetics.  Over 400 million Mp of drawings and schematics,
1 billion Mp of specs and component listings, and the knowledge that lets him
work on me alone.  And all stored in his head.  He is brilliant, like an
Einstein in cybernetics with the most perfect memory I know that isn't a
computer.  His mind is scary, and I can't even relate to it, but until he tells
someone else how to perform the upgrades, rewrite the code properly for the
upgrades, and keep me alive, he's all I have.]<<<<<
        --  Collussus(01:21:28/10-20-54)

>>>>>[I would be very interested in seeing the changes you made since revision
41.  That is the last one I have, and the changes were drastic from rev. 40.
Why did you change out the 23a.4 processor for a [REDACTED] at [gt.1]?  If you had altered
the code at hex fff.39ac34.1111 to read "max-loop/23+ read a4 store 48a"
you would have not only fixed the problem in the optical sensors, but improved
their gain by 2.600034%.  I assume there was a reason, but what was it?]<<<<<
        --  Wizard(01:37:58/10-20-54)

>>>>>[ProConn, an 'amateur' is one who doesn't realize that they're working for
somebody who they worked for before, and who knows the scale of what they should
be paid.  I deal with literally hundreds of deckers a day, and quite a few of
other sorts.  I know relative worth when I see it, and The Clearing House, Ltd.
keeps records of everyone they've hired in the past.

One reason why the Corporate Court wants our databank.

If you don't want to play, fine.  I have other fish to fry.]<<<<<
        -- Jesus, Comptroller TCH Ltd. (2:51:56/10-20-54)

>>>>>[Journey you ARE just sitting and twiddling your thumbs -- so were the rest
of AJ's crew who were with you.  I've given them information that will
.guaranteed. assist in securing the release of Diana.  Right now, all you can do
is interfere, get Diana killed, or get yourself killed.  It's too late for me to
offer bravado -- my back is against the wall, and I'm genuinely trying to
guarantee the release of Diana to AJ.

And I'm sorry, I can't let you know what's going on -- I may not be a mage, but
there are those out there who are, and are more powerful than I care to think.
What you don't know, you can't reveal....]<<<<<
        -- The (Dead) Wyrm Ouroboros (Here I'm not!/Nyah-Nyah-Nyah)

>>>>>[Wizard, I have no doubt you're sure about those part numbers -- no doubt at
all.  Thank you for the information -- and the confirmation.]<<<<<
        -- Slick NC-CEO (3:06:39/10-20-54)

>>>>>[Ooooohh... My head is killing me... What was this awful noise some
minutes......Shiiit...that was two days ago... No wonder I am thirsty like
a camel... What happened? The last thing I remember is being logged in and
hearing that awful scream...Can anybody enlighten me?]<<<<<
        -- Steel Angel <09:17:35/10-20-2054>

>>>>>[Frag... I could... Do you know how difficult it is to get out of the
clutches of our beloved LoneStar? Those fraggin' dreckheads kept me in the
interrogation-cell for 2 days, just because I was at the massacre-site...  I
finally convinced them, that I was a harmless bystander...but, man, are they MAD
about the MetalMoron...]<<<<<
        -- Tumbleweed (Newsflash on the Fly) <09:32:20/10-20-2054>

>>>>>[Ah, they are not for your wardrone, Slick.  They are in the Kryton drone,
so how about we ask Lister and/or Kichanski just how accurate I am?  Perhaps
then you will believe me.  I don't know everything, Slick.  But when it comes
to this, I really could rattle off every part number that Solitaire stole from
your rather IC intensive databanks, even those falsified ones that were placed
there to prevent the very thing.  I recognize drek when I see it.  Besides,
the best way to get the data is to acquire the very wardrone.  Ares did.  I
no longer have it with me, but the data is still in my head.  All of it.  Would
you like me to list it off, or just have another wardrone removed from your
possession for confirmation.]<<<<<
        --  Wizard(08:49:35/10-20-54)

>>>>>[ I've been looking at Agrigen's activities recently, seems they've just
announced a new growth hormone drug.  It's used to help grow new organs, similar
to how cloned organs are force grown in todays modern medical labs.  This
drug is injected in very small amounts into the organ of a living animal.  The
benefits for this are wide reaching, for the medical profession more than the
agricultural industry.  Imagine having half your lung shot up and you have to
wait for a cloned replacement which requires nasty surgery (at least if your
magically active).  What could be done is a small amount of this drug is
introduced into a person's lung and it regrows naturally.

At the moment the process only works on animals but Agrigen are looking towards
selling the process onto a medical research lab for numero nuyen.  Watch this
space, I wouldn't be suprised if someone decided they would rather steal the
formula instead of paying the amount Agrigen will be asking. ]<<<<<
        -Spice (14:52:44/10.20.54)

>>>>>[ Hmm just got this in from one of the business newsfaxes.

"In a deal announced this afternoon Agrigen International have sold their new
growth hormone to Bodyworks Inc. the deal gives Bodyworks the license to develop
the idea and market it's use on humans only.  Agrigen have kept the rights to
be able to develop the hormone for use on animals.  Shares in both companies
have risen and trading is brisk."

So they didn't wait long to sell it, no mention of the price though.  Nightshade
all this talk of growth hormone reminds me of something we saw in Beamonts
journal, I'm coming ove , dig it out will you.  I also ... ]<<<<<
        -Spice (16:08:06/10.20.54)

*****Encrypt MPCP Red and Nightshade
>>>>>[ Nearly forgot to set the encryption.  We also need to talk about hitting
Agrigen, I was looking through the buisiness appraisal of them last night, their
security has been given a rating of 6, it's not going to be easy if we go in
against them.  You still on ?  We'll need a decker, there's always this
Bonejacker, we can take care of him after the run if we need to. ]<<<<<
        -Spice (16:10:33/10.20.54)

>>>>>[ A warning to you guys on the net.  I had a meet this afternoon with a
Johnson, wanted to meet in the Fort Lewis paranatural park of all places.  Still
that's Johnsons for you, well the meet went down smooth, no probs, the job I
don't have to mention.  Well he left and I hung round for the next 10 mins
before I left.  Well there's this fragging big Bogie pen, you know them dogs
with the massive teeth ?  We'll I'm hanging round there, not getting too close
ya know when the power suddenly goes down on the enclosure's fences.  I look
round and see it's gone down on a couple of the other pens as well.  Well these
doggies seemed to know what had happened, they started to get out from the
pens, and what I think a fragging Piasma had got loose as well.

Ah thats when the drek started happening, me I started to beat feet along with
several hundred other poor mothers who just came to look.  19 people killed
in the crush trying to escape, funny thing was the keepers managed to tranq
the animals before they even hurt anyone. ]<<<<<
        -The Lewis Shadow (16:25:19/10.20.54)

*****Encrypt NodeFaerie***** 
>>>>>[I am still interested, and I will contact you when I uncover any info.
Until then...]<<<<<
        --  Bonejacker(10:28:00/10-20-54)
*****End Encryption*****

>>>>>[ Here's the dirt.  Jules is making a pick up of some heavy duty arms
tommorow night, he's meeting an Atzlan trawler 'The Fuengirola' at 2:30 am
tonight at map location **ENCRYPT**.  You gals got you're elementals ready ?
Oh and how's Golem doing, he didn't look too good earlier or was that casue
of that slight misunderstanding he had with the locals (good thing you were
there Princess).

Just one other item I thought I might mention, seems our Jules apart from having
enemies on Jamica he also has some enemies inside his own organisation.  Or
thats the way it looks, I found a file in Jules' database detailing how one
of the guys who works with that mage Punisher saw has orders to kill the mage
should he do anything to hurt Jules' interests.  Seems like Jules don't trust
the wiz but has no option to use him, as to this wiz's capabilities I'm none
too sure.  He does seem to be Jules' top dog though he also seems to have
some 'Houngans' working for him.  What's a Houngan ? ]<<<<<
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[ IBA is right about the Houngans, as far as I can see they appear to be
some sort of shamans.  I ran into one on a small island just off here.  Cerise
picked the mother up straight away, I took care of the rest of the trouble.
We tried interrogating one guy but found he some sort of spell quickened onto
him stopped him from answering my questions.  Cerise was about to dispell it
but the sonofabitch died on us.

IBA I say we hit Jules, if we can keep him off our backs we can look for PH
properly.  I say we could do with a bigger hit, still if we louse up this
deal of his with the Azzies then it'll give him something to think about
eh?]<<<<< 
        -Punisher (16:39:59/10.20.54)

>>>>>[Jesus, you can include the services of myself, Reaper, and Bane. Without
any specifics I can't quote you a pay rate, though.  Name the time and place of
the meet and we'll be there.]<<<<<
        --  Bonejacker(10:54:00/10-20-54)

>>>>>[Etsy, if you'd remember I tried to get both sides to negotiate, and
prevent what is now called the Domination Wars; but once I failed I did not
participate.  I did not want to be part of the destruction caused by two
sides that were too powerful to destroy only one side.  I even warned
both sides of the outcomes that I saw, but as you know both sides ignored
MY warnings.  'Twas a pity for many a beautiful thing perished that might
have flourished, otherwise.
        
When the Fifth world came, I was able to manipulate what little mana there was
to allow myself to walk the world in different guise.  I was a teacher for that
time and taught many things to those humanoids in all parts of the world. 
Ahhh, those were the good old days. *sigh*

But I digress.

I warn you, now, Prince Solarial, and you Etsy stop this pettiness of trying
to use others as bargaining chips, for it will only destroy all involved.
And it may get me involved against you.  'Twould be a pity, but as I did not
participate in the Domination Wars, I feel that I should participate in
aiding those in need.]<<<<<
        --Ryuga (12:29:13 EDT/10:20:54)

>>>>>[ Hi Sun.

I'm sorry for my lack of answering for this last few days. I've had some
problems with old pals and I've changed my address, but these guys are history
now. Nonetheless it seems that things had changed during my absence.  I've read
your last messages  and I agree with your actions.  The informations collected
on Mr & Ms Jonhson are really interesting.

So let's come to my actions for the last days.  On the 17th of october, Ms
Jonhson  told us where the target  was going. Because I  was not  able  to
contact you, I decided to send one of my good chummers on his track.  His name
won't help you, but I can tell you he's a real damn good specialist.  With the
help of his skills, he had found his name ( we also know it now). He phoned me
last  night  from Denver. I've  recorded the call, and I think you must listen
it:

***** Include VOCAL Recording *****
- Mike, It's me ,*BEEP*. Are you alone ?

- Yeah, you can talk, nobody is here. Have you check the line?

- Wait a minute. < 5 seconds blank >. Ok, there's nobody. I'm in Denver . I've
followed  your  target.  He'd stopped in  the Black  Boar Hotel  for the night.
There's somethin' I donna like in this guy, but you paid me for the job, so...
I followed him today to a bar in downtown Denver. Inside he'd met another guy,
in a black longcoat, black hat, and he was keeping his face invisible, in  the
dark.

- Have you seen something !!?

- I've tried to listen to their discussion,  but they were not speaking.  They
only  drunk their drinks,  stay there for  10 minutes  without saying a single
word, and your target quit the table. I have a photograph of the other man, if
you're interested.

- Yes, you can send it.

- Ok! Give me the time to jack, and I ...WHAAMM!...ARRRRGGGHH ...HUF!...HUF!..
Argh! Somebody shot me...*running steps approaching*...NOOOOOoooooooo!!...

< Link Lost >
***** END VOCAL INCLUDE *****

Ok! It seems they are watching their backs...Since that call,  I've no news from
him.  I don't know where's  my friend,  and I don't know where's the target now.
I've  tried some  sources of informations in Seattle,  but there's nothing to
learn ( nothing more than what Llew ell 'Yn said). But now I'm sure of my next
move. It's time for the wolf to hunt.  Contact me when you're ready to go.

Sorry if my speech looks confused, but I don't like to lost good chummers.]<<<<<
        -- NightWolf < 18:07:43 /10-20-54 >


>>>>>[Slick, Collussus went and yelled at me this morning.  He wants me to
apologize for being so annoying and arrogant(comes with being an orc-survival
trait).  He pointed out that all my data is precisely 7 months, 4 days, and
13 hours out of date, and that your company has undoubtedly made modifications
and upgrades to your best.  Maybe even introduced new products that I would
know nothing about, or very little.  So, in an attempt at reconcilliation...I
apologize.
        
Kichanski, I would very much like to see the revisions that I know you have made
since Rev. 41.  Perhaps I can even suggest some improvements.  If you are
interested, we can make it an exchange of information and most likely a week long
technical discussion.  I will bring along all my hard-copy knowledge of the
Mark-4 and we can discuss our various improvements.  And if you like, Collussus
can come as well, so you have the real thing to look at.  If CB would like to
come as well, they can banter over the best ways to integrate the C^2 deck she is
designing for him.  I look forward to this.]<<<<<
        --  Wizard(13:33:46/10-20-54)

>>>>>[My Lord Dorian, I have bad news.  Earlier today, we were attacked by two
spirits of some sort.  Of your Corsairs, I am the only one to survive.  My Lord,
they attacked only us.  None of Prince Solarials retainers were touched, and
after the spirits finished off our mages, the made no effort to enter the
compound, they simply dissipated.  It is my opinion that they were sent in order
to weaken our defences in preparation of a future attack.  I will await you
further orders.]<<<<< 
        --Eclipse <12:33.59/10.20.54>

>>>>>[I have need of a group or team that is willing to do an extraction.  Pay
is 30000 nuyen per individual in the team.  Contact me here.]<<<<<
        --  Ramp(15:10:38/10-20-54)

>>>>>[Thank you for the gift, Journey.  A parting blow as you withdraw from a
position you can not maintain?  *****Encrypt Eclipse*****  You fool!  If he had
wanted you all dead, they would not have disappated.  As it is, how do you
explain your survival when all your comrades are dead around you?  It appears
that you will have to aquire reinforcements...4 Corsairs should be enough to
handle whatever comes your way.  But after this is done, you and I will have a
long talk about your actions this day.  I need you healthy now.*****]<<<<<
        --Dorian <15:18:16/10-20-54)

***** ENCYRPT NIKITA V.19.0 ***** 
>>>>>[ SeaTac Metroplex Report, codex 1778.31

As your eminence is no doubt aware, attention of our opponents is focused upon
the Shadowrunners known as the B-Team, due to their recent activities involving
the Sect.

The Sect is planning something against these norms. I cannot as yet say what,
as three of our best inside people fell prey to their increasingly stringent
IntSec sweeps. However, we assume the Sect intends to remove this stain on
their dubious honor by neutralizing the B-Team. As this would not be in our
best interests, I have implemented appropriate countermeasures.

Your eminence may be interested to note that Xinthian has been sighted within
the Metroplex area, alive and well. It seems that the destruction of K2 may not
have riven the Sect as much as we previously thought.

The Scion has, as expected, thrown itself into direct and open opposition to the
Sect. They've been waiting 24 years for this kind of opportunity.

The Others seem to be adopting a wait-and-see attitude, although it is a
certainty that they are manipulating the Scion for their own purposes.

The Professor has been distracted of late by the recent uncovering of a lot of
dirty laundry in the Tir, and is not expected to become a player this time
around. Looks like he was finally caught with his pants down and his wand up
his, well, you know. All we have to do now is give it a good shove.

Finally, the Eyes have completely disappeared off the board. _This_ is
something we have to be concerned about. In all probability, they are gearing
up for a major offensive, and we must be prepared to counter or aid them, as
necessary.

In short, the Status Quo that we have been living with (with minor variations)
for the last quarter-century may finally be breaking down, leaving the
Institute in a very advantageous position. All Hail! ]<<<<<
        --John Parker **T/D DELETED**
        **Transmission Unknown**

>>>>>[ Jaez:  Pull your pretty butt out of where ever it is your hiding and tell
me about this job Wyrm wants me to do. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <14:19:31/10-20-54>

>>>>>[ You could have asked nicer than that, Nightstalker. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <14:20:05/10-20-54>

>>>>>[ I would have, but everytime we turn around it seems that Ganz has his
fingers in yet another pie.  I want him destroyed, and I mean soon. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <14:21:08/10-20-54>

>>>>>[ Wyrm:  Why do you want to make life so easy on AJ and Crew?  Considering
all the effort they have put into trying to find you, they could have easily
rescued Diana two or three times.  Besides, I wasn't thinking anything more
nefarious than maybe bothering Solitarie. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <14:22:52/10-20-54>

>>>>>[NightWolf, I'm ready to go now. We leave for Denver in the next 40 hours.
I got us a ride on a smuggling T-bird. I think that we're in a little bit of
trouble on this one. The old Bag-and-Grab isn't going to be enough to pull this
one off. I'm making special magical arangements. You should bring some extra
equipment on this also.

Once we track this guy down we'll figure out how to tag him. We also gotta
watch our backs - I think there are several players in this game. Don't trust
anybody you don't know ---- and I'm really sorry about your friend.

Oh, BTW did any find out why all the power went off in the intensive care unit
in Seattle Metro Hospital. Then their backup failed. 21 people died because
their life-support machines stopped working.]<<<<<
           -- Sun (14:35:49/10.20.54)

>>>>>[ NodeFaerie:  Raven and I will handle George Hallowfield.  I've got a
couple of backdoors into Renraku (thanks Jaez!) that should make catching this
boy up to no good rather easy. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <14:31:51/10-20-54>

>>>>>[Yes Spice, I remember something about growth hormone. D. Beaumonts girl-
friend Janet/Janice something got buffed up (according to Beaumont added 30% to
body muscle mass) in just a few weeks. She was working on some kind of project
with . . . god, I wish I could remember the name. In any case, I think somethin
g is going down at Agrigen. Got any clues Spice ?  Red?
BoneJacker, You in or out. We need help bad. Got to know soon.
Red, we need to get together to decide how we're going to penetrate their defen
ses. I suggest we meet here ****BAR10)***. I'll
                                               @#$@&%^%*^^&*

   #@&^%RFU)^@%#                     In Trouble   !%&*)@}{ LINK TERMINATED _>_>
>_>_]<<<<<
      -- NightShade (14:39:51/10.20.54)

>>>>>[Wizard, are you done making Slick and folks angry now?  If not, call me
when you are.  If so, then complete the final checks on Collussus, including
the combat arena.  Especially the combat arena.  Live targets, Wizard.  Just
don't kill them, that's all.]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(17:30:51/10-20-54)

>>>>>[I'm done(grumble gripe complain bitch moan)...  And all his systems check
out so far, and he's ready now if you need him.  If not, I will run the final
test tonight in the barrons here in Denver.  Collussus reminded me that the
deadheads are able to fire miniguns without a mount and still keep them
accurate, a feat I had never really thought about.  He says that it's the
difference between a designer/engineer and a field mechanic-I can design and
improve and create, but the mechanic can still put the car back together after
it's been damaged and think of the little extras that keep it running and out
of difficulty.  Whatever.  So we're doing a minigun test, him with a mini and
loaded with gel rounds and the opponents armed with whatever they want and
APDS rounds and missiles.  I don't approve, but he says that he doesn't perform
to his best ability without a real element of risk.  Him against 38 runner
wannabes armed with the best the world has to offer(take that one up with
Moriarity), and him with only a minigun and 2000 rounds of gel ammo.  I suspect
that this will actually be a close one, and it will go to melee, but I'm not
sure.  Moriarity, is the area secure and the players ready?]<<<<<
        --  Wizard(17:39:38/10-20-54)

>>>>>[Confirmed arena beginning at Sheridan and the C-36(B-D Turnpike), ending
only after all opponents are either unconscious or dead.  A single
non-combatant death or injury from Collussus and he loses automatically.  They
get a grace period of 10 injuries, but no deaths.  We are not trying to blow up
the city, here.  Time of commencement: 1900 this evening. 

Let's see what the newspapers say in the morning.]<<<<<
        --  Moriarity(17:43:35/10-20-54)

>>>>>[STREETWOLF, I'd like you with Collussus and FM in Denver.  Roxey is here
with me in Cal Free.  Slash, you ok up there?]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(17:49:16/10-20-54)

>>>>>[More or less.]<<<<<
        --  Slash(17:49:33/10-20-54)

>>>>>[Oh, by the way, has FM come out of her stupor yet?  If not, get that tape
from the rescue and play it.  It should make her mad enough that she'll be
awake enough to kill.  Let's hope that when she loses it, she does so at
Collussus, so have him post it.  She'd have to be in Baby to do much to him,
so that's the safest.]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(17:52:06/10-20-54)

>>>>>[Hia there Val!  I'm ok now.  Saki says hi and that she's keeping a good
and close eye on me and to tell you that we are in TT, in the woods, with
the piasma(they taste really good broiled, Uncle AJ) and other animals and that
you shouldn't be alarmed and that we really are ok.  She could have come down
and talked to you in person and told you that we found a friend in the woods
and that he's a friend and that he's taking care of us and that we're fine
and that you'd agree that he's a friend and(deep breath) that this is his
terminal and that he's letting me use it to tell you I'm ok.]<<<<<
        --  Littl Dragn(13:57:57/10-20-54)

>>>>>[WHAT!!!!!!?  Where are you!  I've been worried sick about you, what with
that Josie Wails saying you were a target and all.  WHERE ARE YOU!!!!!!!]<<<<<
        --  Valentine(17:59:12/10-20-54)

>>>>>[He and the free ally are fine, Valentine.  They are my guests.]<<<<<
        --  Hermit(1800:06/10-20-54)

>>>>>[Who are you, then?  If you harm them, I might just fooorrrrrrr.....]<<<<<
        --  Valentine(18:00:49/10-20-54)

>>>>>[Forget your vows of pacifism?  I don't doubt it, as Josie Wails returned
him to me and Saki and Bruce himself told me how much you cared for him.  I am
no danger to him or to you, nor even to the Tir in which I reside.  I am but
a humble hermit, with a past that has a tendency to follow me around some.
That's how Saki knows me, and how I know Little Dragon.  They will be returning
to Seattle in the morning.  I would suggest that you teach Bruce about his
power before he learns of it the hard way.  He knows what he is, and misses his
Uncle Nex, but his skills need to be honed.  It is his life, Valentine, and you
have no right to make the choices you have in keeping him from the training
that will not only improve his skills but teach him the responsibility that his
power carries with it.  You may know me even, but you shall have to figure it
out.]<<<<<
        --  Hermit(18:06:41/10-20-54)

>>>>>[Frag me, but it didn't work out.  I did the checks on that picture I had
found but it wasn't him afterall.  But I have caught stuff much more recently,
and I'm looking into it.  It should be interesting.  CB, how about you check on
the last 3 years.  Everything-literally.  Don't narrow the search patterns.
I've seen newspaper articles related to what might have been the destruction
of the forge, but I'm not sure and I don't want you to spoil your results with
my biases.  Let's see if it checks out, and go from there.]<<<<<
        --  Solitaire(17:24:00/10-20-54)

>>>>>[Ah, Solitaire, you wouldn't perhaps be interested in what the information
(physical) department has scrounged up, would you?]<<<<<
        --  Moriarity(17:26:28/10-20-54)

>>>>>[YES!!!!!  Those moles are finally paying off!  But off-line.  I want to
show the Wyrm a new waltz or two, ones he doesn't know the steps to(evil
grin)]<<<<<
        --  Solitaire(17:28:02/10-20-54)

>>>>>[ Pay scale doesn't look bad.  You can count me in Wyrm.  The names Striker
and I'm a combat mage. ]<<<<<
        -- Striker <14:28:29/10-20-54>

>>>>>[ Wizard you were perfectly right on all the mistakes to Kryton version 41.
Every single mistake we found, you found also plus somemore.  Well except for
one of two that really weren't even mistakes.  Kryton is really more like a car
with me being the mechanic.  I fiddle around with him until he works, add a few
things and then write it down.  Most of the time we didn't even bother to put it
in the main computer until a few months after.  We just kept it in Rimmer since
he has rather large storage capacities.  When the suits wanted to know how we
were doing, we would down load somemore info, they would see good and steady
progress and be happy.  Of course the progress they saw wasa month old, but hey
it couldn't be leaked out.  One of the revisions that you missed on the Kryton
drone was much too simple for an engineer.  The problem was that Lister had
drank a lot of beer the night before, and was not all that wonderfully keen the
next day.  Needless to say we took care of nausea, and other bodily functions
that were not properly done in the specs.  We also created a tone down switch
for those wonderful hangovers.

It really would be interesting getting together with you to build things.  With
your planning and my building and tweeking (and even having Rimmer help out) we
could get a lot done.]<<<<<
        --Kichanski <15:51:57/10-20-54>

***** Encrypt:  I.B.A. MPCP only  
>>>>>[ I.B.A.:  The last time I checked, first base was kissing.  I've gotten
much farther than that.  However home plate seems to be eluding me. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <14:25:42/10-20-54>

>>>>>[ Golem is fine (but still grumbling) IBA.  He just wasn't that pleased
with the natives reaction to a (really cool) dwarf.  The sword has been
reforged and he says there is little loss in magic (I don't know about that, the
glow has reduced quite a bit).  The bond to Powerhouse was destroyed in the
reforging process (of course that might be why).  We'll have to find him
someother way. ]<<<<<
        -- Princess (and Regent) <14:45:37/10-20-54>

>>>>>[ The elementals are all ready for the raid and my terminal is repaired.
Thank I.B.A., I might give you a kiss for that.  As for Houngans, they are
voodoo priest. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <14:47:47/10-20-54>

*****Encrypt Try it, I dare you.   SK-NFTeam 
>>>>>[ Wyrm, I am in on this Ganz hunt to, and will be taking control of the
decking part for Lister and CRUSH.  Don't any of you try to tell me that I should
not do this because I am pregnant.  I only need my mind, and I don't plan on
risking it or my body.  Nor do I believe that I will be in that much danger
during this.  As to the money, I don't need it Wyrm, the small amount of revenge
I will get out of this personally should suffice.

Ok, Chenkov Asirovich, Russian.  Not that hard, just a small trip into the
Russian systems should give me some info.  Also, I want to keep this bastard
away from Jaez.]<<<<<
        --Spirit <of the matrix>

>>>>>[I'm in. I'll be at the meet. I have some other companions who are available
for the more physical aspects of shadowrunning, if they are needed: Reaper and
Bane.]<<<<<
        --  Bonejacker(18:37:20/10-20-54)

*****Encrypt AJ_MPCP Alpha Lambda Zeta***** 
>>>>>[AJ, we need a location for Diana and Solarial, We can get her out.
Remember, some of the best in the business are with me.  I've ben trying to find
their location but this system is hard on the C^2 deck, and therefore on me as
well.]<<<<<
        --Buzz (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix)
*****End Encrypt*****

>>>>>[Nightstalker, you stupid little man, you think extracting Diana from me
will be so easy. your advice would get her killed faster than light. As soon as
intrusion alarms went of (and they did) and Wyrm confirmed my suspicions the
Sierra Palace went to Siege  State Alpha. Everything from lasers, landmines,
and kamikaze drones to magical wards, elementals, and watchers went into effect
----- and thats not the half of it. This place has underground tunnels and
bunkers. It would have been a slaughter, only to find Diana dead.

And now I've reenforced. You wanred to know what a Patent of Influence was:
I just recalled three assault units of the Tir Royal guards (36 Black Dragon
troups plus three panzers) to my protect me. And by tomorrow I'll have three
more AirCav units of Red Griffins to do my bidding.]<<<<<<
            -- Prince Solarial (8888))

>>>>>Whoooaaaaaaaaaaaaa....  Now that's a word I like to hear!  "Panzers"...  The
word just sends ripples of expectation down your spine, and I have a long spine!
Mmmmmmmmmmm Mmmmmmmmmm Good!  Panzers....]<<<<<
        --  FM(00:06:40/10-21-54)

>>>>>[Well about fraggin time!  Time to post your bit about the rest of the
battle yet?  People are gettin impatient!  Nex tells me that he'll come and rip
you several new orifices if you don't hurry up here!  POST IT!!!!!!]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(00:08:14/10-21-54)

>>>>>[Yawn...  As soon as I sleep off thisssss.....zzzzzzzzsnore.....sssszzz..
snort..zzzzzzz....snort...snore....."baby's gotta getttttszzzzzz....snort
*****Link terminated*****

>>>>>[How the frag do you fall asleep in the Matrix?  Well, I guess that 2
weeks of solid drinking will do that to an orc...]<<<<< 
        --  Collussus(00:10:50/10-21-54)

>>>>>[I accept you invitation to work together!  I have the plans for a radical
improvement in CBR design but not the resources to implement it any more.  My
friends here are willing to put up the money for much of it, but I don't have
the construction knowledge to implement this design revolution without aid or
massive amounts of time I just don't have.  If you are interested, I am totally
certain that they could be incorporated into Rimmer/Kryton if you deem them
compatable with your designs(I think they are, with minor tweaking, but I'd
have to see the newest designs and latest design changes first).  I just don't
have the facilities anymore to generate single mold Magnaplast armor and
Triton cooling system improvements here in...well, here.  And of course, the
design is totally upgradable, incorporating all the latest Mark-4 upgrades I
implanted just a week ago, and going 10 steps beyond.  Are you interested?]<<<<
        --  Wizard(00:24:07/10-21-54)

>>>>>[Oh, by the way...  What revision level is the Kryton on now?  52?  68?
I am understandably curious...]<<<<<
        --  Wizard(00:25:00/10-21-54)

>>>>>[Well, the news got there almost as fast as the medical crew did.  This was
the closest call yet with them.  Glad they didn't get a shot of Collussus in
action...

*****Include News Flash*****

Greetings late night viewers!  Maxwell Smarty here in Denver where the barrons
were recently torn apart by violence.  In an amazing display of skill seen only
before in the individuals taking back their property from The Nation earlier
this year, it appears that there have been no civilian casualties.  No pictures
were taken of the mysterious gunman weilding a minigun, but eyewitnesses report
that he appeard to be cybernetically enhanced and capable of amazing feats of
athletic prowess while still maintaining his grip on the weapon.

Casualties on the suspected gang side of the attack on this individual or these
individuals, however, are limited to broken bones only.  It appears that the
individuals were using non-lethal ammunition in thier weapons, although the
gang members are suspected of having illegal military grade weaponry and
ammunition on thier persons.  No gang members, estimated in number to be around
35-40, have turned up in local hospitals even though not one was conscious when
taken by the heli-ambulances, according to witnesses.

"It was like the shootout at the OK corral, but with the Earps winning with
only one man!" said Father Gregory of the local Benedictine monastery.

The police are looking for a group of individuals as it is estimated that a
single person could not have moved sufficiently quickly to manage all the
wounding.

*****End News Flash*****

Well, Collussus won.  The most serious wound was a broken ulna and broken ribs.
He took a grand total of 15 rounds.  Now, he had an extreme advantage of speed,
but you would think that 38 well armed and relatively well trained persons
could have done better.  All they did was dent him too, except for a minor
penetration wound in his left arm for no damage.  He took much more against
the Dragoon, but that is hardly a surprise.]<<<<<
        --  Moriarity(00:41:19/10-21-54)

>>>>>[Well, now we have to go for the Wyrm.  Getting at Solarial, even though we
know EXACTLY where he and my daughter are, is a little tougher now.  Buzz,
thanks for the offer.  Here's the location****Location****.  But Micheal S.
Baron is hanging around still, and he says that the place is buzzing like a...
how did he say it..."buzzing like a fly at a boko's ritual, mon."  Whatever.

And for those of you who were asking about Houngans, I'd refer you to Diana,
except that she's rather kidnapped right now, so I'll try to tell you.  They
are a form of shaman(more or less, though Diana and The Ragman may beg to
differ) that can summon the Loa, a special type of spirit that generally
appears as a negro of the appropriate type.  For example, a loa of Ezili is one
of the loa heavily involved in Magic, and is also gorgeous and erotic to a
certain extent.  She always manifests as a beautiful black woman.  If you have
ever seen a tall, ultra-handsome black man in a long coat, with a top hat and a
cane, you know what a Loa of Samedi looks like(Right, Micheal?).  They hang
around longer than regular spirits, or so I've been told.  I don't do the
arcane thing myself.]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(00:50:11/10-21-54)

***** Encyrpt Epsilon V   Diana Helpers 
>>>>>[ Hold it one minute please.  What is this about Solarial and his Rite of
Progression that I saw mentioned?  I did not see the part before hand, but I
would be very interested in ANY information dealing with the Rite of Progression
and its possible interference.  I take a very personal interest in all Rites of
Progression and their security, and consider it an afront to my honor that they
might have been abused.  Any useful information on this subject is worth 30,000Y.
Thank You.  Have a nice night.]<<<<<
        -- Dimitri <22:36:35/10-20-54>

>>>>>[ Smeg YES!  I have been wanting to do something fun and difficult.  It is
rather boring just fixing and tuning things.  I have enough equipment to do
basics and small repair/construction, but I do not have the equipment for major
constructions.  Funding would be nice, and I have space in the Hold near
Seattle.  By the way, how much do you know about vehicles?  Also Rimmer and
Kryton both use a variation on Highlanders C^2 deck for some functions.  Various
upgrades have been made to that by myself and Circuit Breaker.  As to the
revision they are on?  I really don't know, the revision numbers were for the
suits, but we did a lot, the C^2 was one of them.  Also the main emphasis at
that time had turned from Red Dwarf to Rimmer and Kryton, so it fast
paced.]<<<<<
        -- Kichanski <22:52:10/10-20-54>

>>>>>[
Video-Feed

Static...

Picture emerges
**Huge, metalclad figure sitting in Lotos-position on the floor, cables dang-
**ling from its open breast, a thick powercable connects to redmarked wall-
**socket. [[Cut in Audio]]. Outdated Hardrock-Music fills the room, something
**about 'In the blood, in the will, in the mighty hands of steel', additionally
**humming sound is heard, coming from the figure. The face is hidden behind a
**Visored helmet. The figure moves an arm and starts to reinsert cables into
**its breast. Looks up suddenly. Crystal-muzzle emerges from open breast;
**red beam erupts, apparently strikes camera, flash

static...

End Video-Feed

Time : 23:15:35
Date : 10-20-2054

Delayed Transmission, VideoDat Transmission Service, Hong Kong - Seattle -
Delhi]<<<<<
        --  No ID Present

>>>>>[Ah, no, Wizard, not .exactly..... hm.  Here we go -- let's have the id
number on the left ulna.]<<<<<
        -- Slick NC-CEO (6:36:05/10-21-54)

*****Encrypt: Encrypt: Encrypt: Epsilon-3  
>>>>>[All right, then, Spirit.  I've got about three dozen locations that I need
hit, and so far I've gotten.....  well, enough to hit about three-quarters of
them.  I think somebody blessed me when I put Jesus in charge of TCH; the
response to his posting has been incredible.  I would, however, like you to take
charge of one specific strike -- one of the old Native American Re-Ed camps.
From what I can tell so far, it may be one of his serious bases....]<<<<<
        -- Far and Gone (7:07:07/10-21-54)

>>>>>[Drek.  Wizard, I really wish I could dredge your skull -- you guys DID wipe
out everything on Collossus.  Wanna give me any hints?  And yeah, I heard about
your 'test'...]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (7:10:23/10-21-54)

>>>>>[Mantis -- you'll be meeting up with the individual known as CRUSH, as well
as his SO, Spirit, at ***Place*** and ***Time***.

Spirit, do me the favor of bringing CRUSH with you, there.  I'd like
Mantis to be one of the people who's going with you....]<<<<<
        -- Ephasia (I:Don't:Remember/I-Don't-Recall)

>>>>>[AJ  Got yer instructions an' I am on my way right now.  I shoul' be there
tonight sometime.  I am ready.]<<<<<
        --  STREETWOLF(Fire is an Elfs Best Friend)(08:34:55/10:21:54)

>>>>>[Just so we are on the precise wavelength here, we are both talking about
the KDI MHT Wardrone, or the "Matt", as I think it is also called.  Or have you
come out with another new drone?  If you have, then your security is indeed
good, and I'll have to hire someone to go get one...  I like to keep up on the
field as much as I can without proper information gathering facilities.]<<<<<
        --  Wizard(08:56:25/10-21-54)

>>>>>[ Indeed, I shall be at the meet.   We have many things to discuss before
any possible run.  ]<<<<<
        -- Mantis <The-Mantis/Preys!>

>>>>>[No, actually, that's all the information I need, Wizard.  That's the drone
that's at the top of our combat line, bought by corporations and militaries
worldwide for high-risk heavy combat purposes.  Only properly-registered
corporations and military outfits may purchase such 'deadheads', and the list is
painfully small.  KDI is very ....  discerning.  Thank you for the information
that Ares has snagged one of them; we'll do our best to put a stop on their
project.

****Encrypt: Jesus, Comptroller TCH Ltd.
All right, smartass, which ones did Mike and the Mechanic get?  I know they're on
KDI's list of 'unofficial' purchasers, but I'd like to know how deep you're into
my company.]<<<<<
        -- Slick NC-CEO (9:26:09/10-21-54)

>>>>>[What, you don't actually expect me to .answer. that, do you?]<<<<<
        -- Jesus, Comptroller TCH Ltd. (9:35:00/10-21-54)

>>>>>[You'd better, or KDI gets sealed off and everything is triple-checked. 
And the Mechanic's 'unofficial' status gets purged, as do whatever links I can
find to you....]<<<<< 
        -- Slick NC-CEO (9:39:12/10-21-54)

>>>>>[Jesus....]<<<<<
        -- Mike and the Mechanic (9:43:29/10-21-54)

>>>>>[Ooooooooh... All right.

*****Encrypt: Slick NC-CEO
M&M have three of the five Aleph prototypes, okay?  KDI's using them for the
field testing, 'cause the Mechanic has such a flexible alpha pattern, or some
such drek.  The other two are still doing the lab tests.]<<<<<
        -- Jesus, Comptroller TCH Ltd. (9:45:00/10-21-54)

>>>>>[And what else do they have?]<<<<<
        -- Slick NC-CEO (9:49:21/10-21-54)

>>>>>[Spangle bracelets, for all I know.  You dungheaps up at Nemesis and Kronos
keep all the good stuff for yourself, so go figure it out.]<<<<<
        -- Jesus, Comptroller TCH Ltd. (9:55:00/10-21-54)

*****Encrypt NodeFaerie*****  
>>>>>[You're right, these two are going to be very diffiecult to find with the
info you gave me. I've done some preliminary decking into Tir systems, but so far
no luck. A search of the Tir news files for the past five years has turned up
some info on Solarial's siblings.  Most of it is trivial articles of social
functions and the like, but you never know what could be hidden within. Tonight
I'll be visiting the Tir Secret Police system as well as House Solarial's
personal system. I should have a final report available on these activities to
you on the 25th. Wish me luck (I'm gonna need it).]<<<<<
        -- Bonejacker(11:16:25/10-21-54)
*****End Encryption*****

>>>>>[Jesus: About the Hiring of trained personnel. My comrades and I would be
most interested. We shall "arrive" in the Americas shortly. We shall talk forms
and style of payment then.]<<<<<
        -- Trident Strike (18:00:00/21-OCT-54)

>>>>>[Wyrm, I noticed all your psuedonyms have the word (or implication) of
death in them. I say to you then that it might be perhaps interesting to see if
you can be killed on All Hallow's Eve. Maybe we can finally put you, the ghost
in the machine, back to eternal rest. Or better, maybe all the things dark and
evil will take a liking to your untainted soul as it leaves your body.
How marvelous, I think it will be for you to fulfill your name and really be
"Dead".]<<<<<
       -- Prince Solarial (12:31:53/10.21.54)

***** ENCYRPT NIKITA V.19.0 ***** 
>>>>>[ SeaTac Metroplex Report, codex 1779.00

PRIORITY 9 TRANSMISSION:
The Shadowrunners known as the B-Team have assembled at the residence of the
little elf, and appear to be preparing for action. Surveillance has been
upgraded to level six, and all Institute monitoring of our opponents has been
upgraded one level. Our personnel await your eminence's orders. ]<<<<<
        --John Parker **Time/Date Deleted**
        **Transmission Unknown**

***** ENCYRPT NIKITA V.19.0 *****
>>>>>[ SeaTac Metroplex Report, codex 1779.03

PRIORITY 9 TRANSMISSION:
A message has been recieved by the assembled B-Team on Moonwalker's supposedly
secure line. The contents, when decrypted, appear to be a page from "Prometheus
Unbound." A deeper encryption is suspected but impossible to crack at this time.

Attempts to trace the trasmission to it's source have failed, but we believe
the source to be one "Ouroboros," another Shadowlands Decker.

It is uncertain how much of the above information is in the hands of the other
players. ]<<<<<
        --John Parker **Time/Date Deleted**
        **Transmission Unknown**

***** ENCYRPT NIKITA V.19.0 *****
>>>>>[ SeaTac Metroplex Report, codex 1779.04

PRIORITY 9 TRANSMISSION:
The Shadowrunners known as the B-Team have left the metroplex, believed to be
heading north, course and destination unknown. ]<<<<<
        --John Parker **Time/Date Deleted**
        **Transmission Unknown**

>>>>>[ Sun, I'm ready for the trip to Denver ( Or somewhere else.  It  depends  on
the next  informations ).  Tell me where you want to pick me up and I'll be
there.  ]<<<<<
        -- NightWolf < 20:02:41 / 10-21-93 >

>>>>>[Hoi all, been busy doin' some shoppin', but I'm back.  I would like to
take th oportunity to say a few thin's. 

1)  Solariel frag off.  You can threaten all you want, but since you have
arlready use the threat of kipdnapping before on me, I really don't care what
you think of me.  Let it put it this way, so you can understand you fraggin'
pixie.  I DoONT'T GIVE A FRAG WHO YOU THINK YOU ARE, OR EVEN REALLY WHAT THE
HELL YOU DO, BUT SINCE YOU CONTINUE TO THINK THAT THE WORLD WILL ROLL OVER FOR
YOU , YOU ARE ONE STUPID FRAG!! In addition, I refuese to believe that you will
amouthis plan of killingdniappapping/using extortion will get you any decent
resulrts.  All I can say is that your security better be good, or you'll wind up
with a bullet in your back.  Threaten me all you'll like, but estrest assure.
You attack me, and I'll frag you right back.  I said earlier when we first
crossed paths, that yI wouldn't try and gain revenge for all da thin'syou'beve
done, but now, sincey you redecicdded not to keep your word, neither shallI.  In
short, see you in hell pixie, Iand I can't wait of for you to be the firs tone
to greet me when I get there much after, your death! 

2) Courier and Nodefie. . . I'm all up on it.  I am going to dneed to start
doing things but I 'll let you into that  know what the grafrag is goin' on when
I meet up again.  Let me know the details of what's up. 

3) Wyrm.  WHY THE FRAG OARE YOU HELPIN' THAT FRAGGER SOolariel?

*sigh*  Logic seems fragged these days.  Later]<<<<<
        -- Doomsday <09:18:43/10-20-54>

****Encrypt AJ****  
>>>>>[Ok, I've backed off some.  You know I'm still in the Tir, so I won't lie to
you.  I want you to know that I think you and Ouro are going at this all wrong,
but hey, I guess I don't really have a personal stake in this so go ahead.  Right
now I'm near Crater Lake watching Herman (that's what I call him, you probably
know him as the hermit) train Valentine's nephew.  Oh yeah, he knows I'm here,
but he seems to know I don't pose any threat. (From what I can tell, he is an
adept of some sort, but he is masking.  Aren't we all though.)  I won't be able
to transmit from this portable satlink anymore, it is too easy to trace, so
you'll have to have one of the mages employed by you contact me astrally if you
want me to do something.  I'm masking myself, so you they'll have to search
awhile around the lake before they find me.

You can't wait to act forever, and I get the feeling you are being played
like a pawn by Solarial and the Wyrm.  I hope this ends soon.

Oh, Wyrm, I know you can read this so kiss my ass.  Phbbblltt!]<<<<<
--Journey <15:35.00/10.21.54>
****End Encrypt*****

*****Encrypt Val*****
>>>>>[Don't worry about the kid, he seems fine, and Herman doesn't seem to
pose a threat.  I'll keep an eye on him.]<<<<<
        --Journey <15:40.00/10.21.54>
***End Encrypt***

*****Encrypt Delta Alpha Lambda AJ_MPCP***** 
>>>>>[AJ, Bloodtooth, Shadow, and Dragon did some light recon of the location you
supplied us...and they are saying it's HEAVILY guarded, but my brother is setting
up a plan to try to get in, without causing problems...It's going to take us a
while.]<<<<<
        --Buzz (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix)
*****End Encrypt*****

*****Encrypt Omega Delta Omicron The_Transformer_MPCP*****
>>>>>[Bloodtooth has asked me to ask you to get your "Organisation" to help
rescue Diana, since her life is at stake...AGAINST her will.]<<<<<
        --Buzz (The one the only...Human Bee in the Matrix)
*****End Encrypt*****

>>>>>[CAT:  Sparath, Chien!  I'ell mac, ie, thoranic sielah midh foh huinn luis,
i'ealh mac ci gradagh magh fiert.  I'ell faraniali moi a Nox.  Mo'ii fol naoi
fiert, th'Nox rioghan is. 

Th'ordinat moi, mo'ii cimpdrai'cruinne all duir Ghrom-Cheo, foh moi dhiadhi
phyrrlt somafar buis al'pigam donnez nihl Tsie'rae.  Mais mo'ii fol og, foh moi
oh'esthyth deshyadh l'gail riddih gort m'cheot luis uirhih own.  Fyaarn ailm
caislean shial goronagit cele.  Thyth tinne moi gramam moire sin'te saeratl d'on
caisleanl scoilb.

Th'Nox, i'lagestin moi cri'hih nihl ciade?  Maydhis pour ci caidel tanrho all
sunde.  Cri nih'ci m'laethe bhi.  Moi chimpdra maichal'l ci'yl gail, nytd
shialdh th'i, Chien, foh shialdh th'moisl.  Cimeaul pytiyh m'iyh'cesholbi
almo'ii quert, foh th'rioghan is - domhain.

Nox:  Nox, chien taobhl foh overnetl, moi mhorag's bhliain phagos foh'cinq ywall
ngetal dlualh bruach, foh sopaligh ci verat al'shialdh, al'gorch.  Zial i'ell
m'chien oror foh i'ealh broachi foh mac i'onn rioghan is i'ealh fochshlainte. CAT
foh ciabh, foh Wyrml(scoi il ariamh) foh il ciabh, th'ith moisl foh shialdh ere
sin'macl i'riogha'na.  I'uir'hih leor max macl gail'l tanrho.  Fyaarn nih'frid,
Nox, nih'i'ealh dongiar ci bhand.

Seraphylanjalijigusnort:  Geal'l luis kieltic ariamh.  Moi qeirstil th'aeridh.
Al'veraz, moi orinich moi giiael'mhor priami il.  Grach'i nih'bihaelyn moi
qeirstis al'cetti; il roigh coerfen nubila al'moi quert.  Il hath dhochas
iliverat caide, ie?  Mais elic'il cimpdra romhom hih'ili clannad fieradh?
Elic'i nytd cimpdri mach romhoml?  I'elidh sopilach ocho, mais uir'i ashial
cimp luis giaen hath'hih slanidh goronagitl celel?  Luis sigen Tsie'rae'sal moi
cimpdri nubila, mais cetti faermi geal'lic...nubila, quert'hih.  A siean'sal
deshydra reschidh moi foh moin foh'mhor gael'l scontae pasha siaen.  Mais il
ci m'gale, foh curig is eincrie cimpdra moi fomhom nih'pib hapstahnic.  Maydhis
il priam'hih thoran karmal fieradh siaen.  Laqestin il, Seraphylanjaligigusnort
, laqestin il'luis'il carma curis is dhochas.  Moi, ci roach nihl prim
al'sunde!  Tsie'cartl ci niadag peid!]<<<<<
        -- Etsy(18:16:43/10-21-54)

>>>>>[Etsy, nothing for me???  I am so disappointed in you.  Oh well, you keep
showing your ignorance as well as your stupidity.  You, Solarial, and dorian will
not win in the end.  Nox, although there is much infighting here I will put aside
my differences to prevent the full return of your kind.  I do not fear death or
pain.]<<<<<
        --Ryuga (18:42:10 EDT/10:21:54)