>>>>>[I don't mean to be rude, but being that I am an ork, I do have a
nasty little streak of impropriety which I sometimes let loose.  I refer
of course to that fact that it has been over twenty-four hours since the
boss posted a message to this board, and it has yet to be answered.  I
have half a mind, and if any of you wise-asses out there says jack about
that, well.  Anyway, I have the feeling, that I might be forced to rattle
my sabre in it's scabbard a bit. 

I think I noticed that someone had a run coming up, and if that is the
truth, we would like in on it.  Please send info to the following LTG#
1206 (2-posse). 

You might just think about taking us up on the offer.]<<<<<
        --Damn Yankee (17:39.37/03.07.55)

>>>>>[Oh, Yankee, just so you know, I'm back in town Stop down at Mackie's
at about 2300 tonight, and we can demolish some brain cells
together.]<<<<<
        --The Extremist (17:42.17/03.07.55)

>>>>>[That's a rog, boyo.  See you there.]<<<<<
        --Damn Yankee (17:43.37/03.07.55)

>>>>>[Oh boy, time to howl at the moon tonight.  Can I come along,
too?]<<<<<
        --Black Dog (17:45.14/03.07.55)

>>>>>[After what happened the last time we went out a partying, I think
you best be the DD tonight Dog.  Sorry, but I really want to stay out of
the hospital for a while.]<<<<<
        --The Extremist (17:46.54/03.07.55)

>>>>>[Yeah, X, but it also let you get those ribs laced.  I'll be there,
and I'll drive the van.  And if you guys even think about doing the same
drek as last time, Mackie will personally kick your collective
hoops.]<<<<<
        --The Mav (17:49.52/03.07.55)

>>>>>[Well, we all know that as long as that ball cap stays on your head,
all's well, but I'm ducking the next time I see it come off.  By the way,
I'll be there, too, but I'm not buying, I bought last time.  I take it
you're leaving my brother home to guard the fort and all that?]<<<<<
        --CyberWraith (17:52.59/03.07.55)

>>>>>[No, he can come along.  Alright, let's make this (semi)-official: 
The Posse does hereby request the honor of your presense tonight at
Mackies in Redmond at the hour of 2300 for the reception and welcome home
of X from his sojourn in Sorbonne (so to speak).  That goes for anyone who
wants to stop by. (We are not, however, paying for more than one drink a
piece).]<<<<<
        --The Mav (17:57.12/03.07.55)

>>>>>[Kind of makes you feel special, doesn't it?  Btw: 'Wraith, you said
you noticed something strange in the Yakuza presense in Redmond?]<<<<<
        --The Extremist (17:59.19/03.07.55)

>>>>>[Yeah, but tonight's for partying, tomorrow's for worrying.]<<<<<
        --CyberWraith (18:00.24/03.07.55)

>>>>>[That goes double for you, 'Dog, no shop talk tonight, whatsoever, I
won't talk spells, you won't talk vehicles.  At all.]<<<<<
        --Veangeance (18:02.26/03.07.55)

>>>>>[Hmmmm.....Classic Rock, 1990s?  What about Led Zeppelin and Pink
Floyd from the 70s and 80s?  LedZep kicked the drek out of anything
since.]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <18:04:35/03-07-55>

***** Encrypt DiamondBack, Beowulf MPCP only
>>>>>[ Ok, Beowulf, the Johnson wants us to run against Lone Star Seattle. 
Got any qualms?  Details later. ]<<<<<
        --  HellSpawn <18:34:43/03-07-55>

>>>>>[ Ok, I have a run available for anyone who wishes to join up, if you
would like to meet us at Beth's Cafe tomorrow night at 8, details will be
discussed.  Security is an issue that is already taken care of. ]<<<<<
        --  HellSpawn <18:43:25/03-07-55>

>>>>>[I'm awake.  Lookin' for work.  Just let me know where and when and
we'll sprinkle some sleepy dust around, see who never wakes up.  The Orc
who never sleeps.  May you wake from all your dreams.]>>>>>
     Sandman  --  <20:53:32--7March55>

>>>>>[ Akaila, toxic use confirmed, gather the pack, prepare for the hunt,
the tracker is unleashed... ]<<<<<
        --  Fenris <19:12:08/03-07-55>

>>>>>[ Oh wow, this must be a shadowrunners node, I've, like, never been
in one of these before, hey maybe one of you guys know who the looker is? 

Okay, I'll start at the beginning, me and some chummers of mine are
sitting out on the Aztec border, waiting for a 'shipment' to come in,
anyway 20 minutes before our pickup arrives the other side comes alive,
there's choppers and AVC's and everything flying around doing sweeps with
searchlights. Anyway me and my buddies, we think this is serious drek, so
we are about to fade, after all we aren't big leagers, when suddenly this
form breaks off from the forest and starts running for the border. 

Well with all the activity the local militia had already turned up, and we
were kind of pretending not to be there, but anyway one of the choppers
must have spotted her, and it pulled closer and started raining lead all
around her, funny thing was that all the reg, and corp logo's on the
chopper were covered by black cloth. Anyway the local's are cheering and
yelling hoping the figure would make it, when she falls down to the ground
with a scream. 

The chopper kinda drifts over and starts landing, the the scrag is on her
feet and running again, man did we cheer on this side, the guys in the
chopper just opened fire again, but the figure shifted something it was
carrying to across it's back and a couple of times a heard the sound of a
bullet hitting metal, but the runner just kept coming and then,
eventually, flung herself onto this side of the border. 

Boy was it tense for a while then, I mean you got two armed forces eying
each other up across the border with the form lying in between them, but
the guys on the other side decided that it wasn't worth it, as they lifted
off a short burst of fire came from the choppers main gun port, and all
hell almost broke out, but then the guy noticed that the shots had hit the
object she had been carrying, not her, and I noticed that as a
cyberdeck... 

Anyway the militia gathered her up along with the deck and stuck her in
one of their van then, packed up and pulled away, he remained hidden for a
while but then heard something coming toward us, we thought we were gone
for sure, but out of the bush walks this babe, and ohhh, what a babe,
clutching a majorly beat up Excalibur, I mean I've never seen one of those
babies before. Anyway this babe walks up to a truck lies down on the bunk
in it and passes out, Robby says she would have died had he not been with
us, as he kinda patched her up, anyway I started checking out the
hardware. 

The deck was like totally fragged, except for two things, the address book
(which contained a bunch of RTG LTG numbers, with some passwords) and a
bullet proof cache built into one end, in this was just a bunch of chips,
theres something on them, but I ain't good enough to crack the encryption,
about all I know is they're encrypted under the tag 
	****SKNF-SPECOPS: Ebony Wand Variant****

So anyway I start trying the numbers and about halfway down the list I get
to this place, if anyone knows who the broad is come and get her, ohh,
guess I better give you a picture. include: Foundgirl.pic

Hey is there a reward in this for my team? ]<<<<<
        --  Chiphead <21:00:01/03-07-55>

DISTRIBUTION:  Chance, Durandal, Necromancer, Coyote
>>>>>[Well, we played the first game in our pro series (we play a certain
number of games where we go between divisions and play the 'real pro'
teams.  In the next four days, we play(ed) LA Kings tonight, Anaheim
Tuesday and San Jose Thursday.  Well, we lost the first one hard - 7 to 1. 
Because it was going to be a non divisional game, we switched up our
normal lines.  It seemed like the pros weren't as reliant on size, rather
finese and skill... I managed to get an assist on the lone goal... We were
just outclassed, totally.  Oh, well. Hopefully tomorrow will be better -
Anaheim isn't as strong of a team. 

Interesting side note - on the helo ride down, I was talking with Jim, one
of the security guards for Renraku and he said they had basically taken
all recent production ammunition and dumped it, going back to an older
cache of ammunition.  He showed me some of the stuff he had been issued
and it was 10 - 15 years old, a little green with deposits in some places. 
He said a lot of the guards were going to try to pick up some ammo on
their own since it seemed like the current problems were only in the
Seattle area.  Jim said that Renraku has recalled all Ares guns, private
or corporate.  In the case of private weapons, they have given the person
the choice of trading for a similar weapon in stock or nuyen. Jim said he
had had an Ares Predator II manufactured before the current problems
developed - no dice.  Either he turned it in and took his choice of nuyen
or a new gun or ran the risk of disiplinary action. 

I don't know if Renraku is just running a little scared, trying to watch
out for it's people or something else entirely, but knowing how many guns
I see around the Renraku area, they had to have pulled a _lot_ of
ammunition out of stock to replace every round in service.  That's a
pretty strong indication of a serious problem.]<<<<<
        -- Laurissa Kelp <00:01:23, 03-07-55>

>>>>>[You know I have no conflict with any corp when it comes to doing my
job for bearer instruments (pronounced cashola, baby).  I was able to put
together a secure little niche for myself locally and have begun
manufactuing my world famous shredder ammunition in a small shop -- the
proceeds are split between my retirement fund and my be able to retire
while alive fund.  Give me the details on this run you have set up,
eh?]<<<<<
        -- Beowulf King-Lear

>>>>>[I understand that The Mav, The Extremist, CyberWraith, Vengeance, et
al are gonna be doing a little partying tomorrow.  I have to meet some
people in the evening but from what I heard, it sounds like I might like
to meet up with you afterwards for a beer and a fistfight. :) ]<<<<<
        -- Beowulf King-Lear (23:42:12/03-07-55)

>>>>>[Why is everyone getting rid of all their guns and ammo?  Sounds a
bit fishy to me....]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <02:44:04/03-08-55>

>>>>>[ I see the Lonestar cops are having more than their fair share of
troubles just recently, he he, no love lost there I'm afraid.  But I can
recommend you a good gun.  The SCK Model 100, purrs like a dream and is
extremely robust, fitted with a smartgun link, and superior gas venting
you can hardly ever miss. 

Ack, oh well, just my thoughts on the matter.  I've a plane to
catch.]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (9:59:53/8.3.55)

>>>>>[ Bugger that, try the Ingram Smartgun, sheer technological
excellence, none of this fraggin foreign drek.  As for sound supression,
well you won't find any fragger quieter. ]<<<<<
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[ Not to put a spanner in the works but nothing gets the job done
quite like an Ingram Valiant LMG, gyromounted with smartgun hookup.  But
that's not what I wanted to say, did any of you notice the description of
that girl those freetraders in Aztec picked up ? ]<<<<<
        -Punisher (10:03:37/3.8.55)

>>>>>[ Errmm nope.. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (10:04:05/8.3.55)

>>>>>[ Well I think I recognise her, no, I suppose you wouldn't PH, you
were not quite yourself the last time you met her, if it's who I think it
is.  I'm going to do some checking, there's some people I need to talk
to.]<<<<<
        -Punisher (10:05:34/3.8.55)

>>>>>[Why was everone getting rid of their ammo (any brand) and guns (Ares
only)?  According to Jim, the security guard, someone high up in Renraku
ordered it - and I'd have to guess it wasn't one of the bean counters.  I
don't know if they are being especially careful or if they know more than
we do.  The recall included things like Predator I and II's and LMG's,
even though ARES has only admitted to problems with the Predator II's.  Do
they know more than they care to say?]<<<<<
        -- Laurissa Kelp <05:34:04 / 03-08-55>

>>>>>[Ummm, Necro, I've been somewhat politely, somewhat impolitely told
to stop talking about my employer and their policies, so I'm going to have
to go to the "No Comment" line...]<<<<<
        -- Laurissa Kelp <07:38:27 / 03-08-55>

>>>>>[I understand, Lauri....Still....There is something just slightly
strange about this....What was the exact reason they recalled the Predator
IIs?  I haven't had a problem with mine yet....]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <08:35:14/03-08-55>

*****Encrypt HellSpawn: Blayde version 1.0*****
>>>>>[ I will assist you in your quest. The location of the meet has been
noted and my presence is guaranteed.]<<<<<
        --  Katana(**:**:**/**/**/**)

>>>>>[ Well Necromancer I can agree with you there, I've never had one bad
day with my Predator II.  Saved my life more than once when I've been in a
tight situation. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (15:24:46/8.3.55)

*****Encrypt BlackPhoenix MilSpec {Laurissa}
>>>>>[I'll talk to some friends.  I've heard about some problems with the
last batch of explosive ammo out of Ares, but nothing about guns.  I'll
look into it.  Take care.  Oh, and nice assist.]<<<<<
        --  Durandal <09:37:51/03-08-55>

*****Encrypt: Internal Security Provision 54432.432 Single-Use -- IDN*****
*****Message-Routed-To: Laurissa Necromancer
>>>>>[I think I figured it out.  I'll tell you in person.]<<<<<

>>>>>[Nice try, son.  But better luck next time.]<<<<<
        --Ripley(09:21:15/03-08-55)

>>>>>[Hey Frosty.  I am going on a run soon so I do not know if I will be
able to help.  TK helped me out in the past though so I would appreciate
it if you would keep me informed of what has happened.]<<<<<
        -- BloodStryke <11:40:10 / 03-08-55>

>>>>>[Hellspawn, I'm interested in the run. I haven't had a chance to be
involved in a lot of action lately, and I'd like to offer my services.
I'll be there.]<<<<<
        --  Bonejacker(11:36:07/03-08-55)

>>>>>[Um, Bloodstryke, didn't I hire you to help find the kidnapped girl? 
Last I checked you had my =Y= and I didn't have the girl.  Because of the
unexpected complexities of this run, I will be a nice guy.  Return my
money NOW.  If I don't have it in 24 hrs. I'll come to collect and I'll
take a processing fee too. 

Remember, on this side of the Shadow, reputation is the difference between
life and death.]<<<<<
        -- Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

>>>>>[I have no idea who Bloodfist is.  We're not holding anything back. 

You said that the plates where TT?  Oh frag, how much more complex can
this get!  I guess we might need to hire more help.]<<<<<
        -- Frosty <11:28:33 / 03-08-55>

>>>>>[Hellspawn:  We'll be there!]<<<<<
        --The Mav (13:11.43/03.08.55)

>>>>>[Oh, my head.  By the way, Beowulf, you missed the party, it was
*last* night.  I'm going back to bed]<<<<<
        --Black Dog (13:13.17/03.08.55)

>>>>>[Worst job since keymaster.  "Friends don't let friends rig drunk!"
Killer party, though.  Mackies will never be the same.]<<<<<
        --The Extremist (13:15.42/03.08.55)

>>>>>[Sorry you missed us 'Wulf.  Maybe we'll get to meet in the next
couple of weeks.  Oh, well, back to being the overgrown, underbrained,
ork:  "Anybody need a couple of guns, and a sword?" I promise they'll be
at your back, not through it.  And I thought that this minor in English
and English Lit. wouldn't do anything for my self-confidence.]<<<<<
        --Damn Yankee (13:20.21/03.08.55)

>>>>>[Piper, you might want to double check some of your info on the P.I.,
the news report said that his first name was Edgar.  It sounds like it is
the same guy though.]<<<<<
        -- Frosty <11:31:11 / 03-08-55>

>>>>>[Dendayar,  We could use the help if you want the job.]<<<<<
        -- Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

*****ENCRYPT:&^&BADOMEN&^&
*****SCRAMBLE:@SECURE.DATA@
>>>>>[Sorry about the double encryption, but I thought it was appropriate.

I hate to tell you guys this, but it just got worse.  Some of you may know
that Gawk returned to the states yesterday.  Before he entered surgery, I
showed him a picture of the armored men that attacked ya'll in the
warehouse and possibly kidnapped TK.  Gawk flipped out and the surgery had
to be delayed by three hours until his pulse returned to normal.  Orks are
so darn resistant to "relaxers"

Anyways, Here's what he said: (edited for our innocent ears)

The @#$%, @##$, !@#$ French!  Why can't they stay in thier own !$@$
country! 

The !@$&in' soldiers are !@%#*in' French Intelligence Agents! 

As you can see, Gawk doesn't care too much for them.  I guess you can all
figure out how dangerous Bloodfist is now. 

I've got to go, Gawk came out of surgery a while ago and should be waking
up soon]<<<<<
        -- Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

>>>>>[VIDEO & AUDIO FEED:
Source: Seattle Newsfeed

ANCHOR:  And in other news, Lone Star Security reports that, at 23:30 last
night, they successfully broke up a full-scale gang war between the Romeos
and the Patots.  After a full hour of firefights, only three Lone Star
officers were injured.  Their injuries have been listed as "minor".]<<<<<
        -- Seattle Newsfeed Service <14:30:00, 03-08-55>

***** Encrypt: Lone-Star-Security-Internal-Access-Only-Encryption
>>>>>[To:  File #G774230g45W
      Fr:  Investigative Unit #55281c
      Re:  Gang war breakup (Romeos/Patots) & Employee injuries

Memo Start:  It is the findings of this unit that the gang war mentioned
above was started over damage to a vehicle belonging to one gang. 
Fourteen members of the Romeos (A) and twenty-one members of the Patots
(B) were injured/killed. The surviving members of both (A) and (B) are in
holding units 47 through 53, pending a judge determining their sentence. 

During the incident breakup, three Lone Star Employees (#55883a, #62843d,
and #52678b) were injured, apparently from explosions caused by faulty
equipment. It is the determination of this unit that the following should
be done: 
        1)  Pass off the Lone Star injuries as having been sustained from
            damage caused by enemy fire to thier service weapons, and
        2)  Check all weapons and ammunition owned by Lone Star Security for
            possible defects and flaws.  This measure, however, will be
            difficult to implement within the next three weeks, due to the
            upcoming contract review.

A press release with the "official" version of the above will be issued.

Investigation ---CLOSED---

Signed, Investigative Unit #55281c]<<<<<
        -- Lone Star File #G774230g45W <14:45:00, 03-08-94>

>>>>>[Hey, did anybody get a make on the investigating officer?  I need a
name. My contacts have been whispering that, with these problems with Ares
weapons, there might be some cred in gun-running some stuff up from the
Cal-Free to provide to Lone-Star.  Not that I think that the cops need the
best weapons, but they don't need to die by their own guns when they're
out protecting C^3's. A lot of you might say that Lone Star is the enemy,
but they are only doing what they're told.  And Lone Star is someone we
know.  If Knight Errant or another security agency gets the new contract
because of these frag-ups, we're going to lose a lot of time and cred in
making new contacts.  Not to mention the amount of extra guns on the
streets when Lone Star has to lay off the force. Anybody want to confirm
this with me, or have info on the investigating officer's name, I'll be at
the Eye of the Needle tonight at 2100.]<<<<<
        --The Mav (15:58.58/03.08.55)

>>>>>[Acccording to the reports I've heard, the Predator II's have had a
defective slide release.  When the new clip is inserted, the slide closes,
stripping off the top round and causing an accidental discharge.  In
several instances, the gun then began to cycle at something close to
cyclic until the magazine emptied.  Seeing how the Predator II isn't a
fully automatic weapon, that's a problem.  How much of it is true?  I
don't know.  According to ARES, it only effectecd a certain portion of the
production run (one subcontractors shipment), so not all of them are bad. 
Unspecified ( smile) large Seattle area company chose to go to the extreme
level of recalling all ARES weapons in general, including Predator I's and
LMG's, which weren't effected by the official ARES recall.]<<<<<
         -- Laurissa <16:02:38/03-08-55>

>>>>>[Hellspawn, Beowulf, etc.:  I will be unable to attend this evening,
therefore, CyberWraith and Veangeance will be my voice, as well as that of
the rest of "The Posse."

Couch:  Give the man another day.]<<<<<
        --The Mav (16:04.24/03.08.55)

>>>>>[ IBA how's it going ?  Will you be ready for tommorow ?  I have most
of the data you'll need to do the job. 

Anyway, I'm booked in now, the contact was good, we should score again
tommorow. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (21:15:52/8.3.55)

>>>>>[ Ready ?  I'm always ready.  Watch yer fraggin arse mind, after what
we've been through I don't want you to get shot to pieces just yet,
remember you've NO physical backup. ]<<<<<
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[ I know, but I can't involve anyone else right now, besides this is
personal. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (21:19:18/8.3.55)

>>>>>[Um, Couch.  You never sent any data I asked for.  Namely location,
and a picture ID.  I do not do runs with no info on the target to be
extracted. Because I'M a nice guy I will return your money and not kill
you on sight. I do not appreciate your amateur methods of contracting. 
Next time GIVE THE FRAGGIN INFO REQUESTED, and there is a better
possibility of you getting what you want.  Seems you are the one who needs
to think about rep. 

Oh and one more thing.  I have been in the Shadows for a long time, just
never played in this town.  Shadows are all the same.  Maybe you will
learn this if you live long enough. 

You collect a processing fee?  Hahahahahahh oh boy thats rich.]<<<<<
        -- Bloodstryke <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

>>>>>[VIDEO & AUDIO FEED:
Source: Seattle Newsfeed

ANCHOR:  And in other news tonight, there was a break-in at Sammie's, one
of Seattle's larger clothing stores.  What follows is actual video and
audio records taken by the store's cameras... 

(Static)

(Video feed from what is obviously a low-grade security camera.  The scene
is from the inside of a clothing store selling middle-grade clothes.  The
camera is focused on a large window in the front of the store.  The
display in the window consists of average streetclothes and some slightly
fancier stuff.  The window is reinforced both inside and outside with one
inch diameter steel bars.  There is currently a gang fight going on
outside on the street.  The glass is obviously bulletproofed.  The gangs
disperse (flee) after a few moments.  Out of an alley across the now
smoking street walks a hulking guy, naked, 6'10", bald, carrying a red
duffel bag.  With him is a street squatter, grimy, 5'4", tattered clothes. 
The squatter says something unheard to the big guy.  The big guy nods
slowly, and crosses the still smoking street.  He bends a couple of the
bars in front of the store window. He bends down and picks up what appears
to be a piece of masonry that fell during the recent firefight.  He steps
back and hurls the brick through the window.)

(Audio:  Glass shatters.)

SQUATTER: Well??  Get them for me!  You owe me that much!

(Video: The naked guy nods slowly, and grasps the inner bars.  The lights
in the store dim a little.  The big guy starts to look VERY confused.  He
also doesn't look too happy, but he manages to bend the bars enough for
the squatter to get through.  The squatter crosses the street and hops
through the gap.)

(Audio:  Crunch of broken glass.)

SQUATTER: You wanted some of these?

BIG GUY: Yes. (nods)

(Video: The squatter hops down off of the display into the store.  He goes
over to the "Big Men/Trolls" section, and pulls some clothes down.  He
goes over to the window and tosses the clothes to the big guy.)

SQUATTER: Now GIT!  I don't wanna see ya around my box again! 

(Video: Looking confused, the big guy takes the clothes and walks off. 
The squatter gets a look on his face like a little urchin in a candy shop. 
He is still partying hard with his new clothes when Lone Star Security
shows up. Lone Star takes the squatter away.)

(Static)

ANCHOR:  As you can see, Lone Star Security apprehended one suspect,
identified as Johnathan F. Farkas.  Mr. Farkas is wanted on a number of
counts of vagrancy and other misdemeanor crimes.  His large "friend" seems
to have evaded all efforts to track him down.  When questioned about his
large friend, Mr. Farkas had the following to say... 

(Video: Replay of the security feed.) 
(Audio voiceover...)

LONE STAR:  So, tell us about your large friend, Mr. Farkas...

FARKAS:  Well, there isn't a lot to tell.  I went out of my alley for a
little bit this morning, and when I got back to my box, he was there.  MY
box.  NOT his.  MINE!  Well, when I shouted at him, he got this great
pitiful look on his face.  Looked like he was gonna cry or some drek like
that.  Anyway, he needed clothes, I needed clothes, the shop had clothes. 
After the Alphas and the Rurens cleared off from their rumble, I sent him
over to get us some stuff. The rest is history. 

LONE STAR:  Did he tell you his name? 

FARKAS:  Nope.  He didn't make a single sound. 

(Video returns to anchor)

ANCHOR:  Lone Star has not yet issued any form of statement on the
mysterious man in this incident.  In other related news, Lone Star has
issued an official statement that, during their breakup of the gang fight
last night between the Romeos and the Patots, three officers were injured. 
All three officers were apparently firing weapons which had been damaged
by gang gunfire.  Each officer in convalescing in an undisclosed location
for the time being.]<<<<<
        -- Seattle Newsfeed Service <20:00:00, 03-08-55>

***** Encrypt: Lone-Star-Security-Internal-Access-Only-Encryption
>>>>>[To:  File #P737290f77L
      Fr:  Investigative Unit #33829f
      Re:  Samie's Break-In and Robbery

Memo Start:  We apprehended a squatter inside of the facility. 
Identification says he's Johnathan Frederick Farkas. 

Johnathan Frederick Farkas(B)--
     Previous arrests for vagrancy and public deliquency.

Suspect (A)--
     At large.
     Specs:  6'10", bald, wearing new street clothes or no clothes,
             voice unknown, eyes unknown, prints unknown.
             (Video feed from security camera)
     Possible wants:  Scorpion gang incident.
     Reason for possibility:  Naked, bald, quiet, and strong.
     Possibly dangerous if provoked.
     Possible magic or cyber.
     Reason for Possibility:  Inner bars of store were highly charged electric
             stun bars from SecuriCorp.

Due to lack of funds by victim, case will be closed pending further
information. Decision made in light of current economic and firearms
situation. 

A press release with the "official" version of the above will be issued. 

Investigation ---CLOSED PENDING NEW EVIDENCE---

Signed, Investigative Unit #33829f]<<<<<
        -- Lone Star File #P737290f77L <21:00:00, 03-08-55>

***** Encrypt: Shysters-Inc-Internal-Encryption-Blk-IC-Cover
>>>>>[To:  Shyster, Inc. Corporate President
      Fr:  Shyster, Inc. Matrix Construct #778
      Re:  Possible Activation of Terms of Contract #C88327

As per my duties as a Shysters, Inc. matrix construct, I am alerting you
that action may need to be taken regarding Contract #C88327.  As per the
terms of the contract, you are to keep any/all employees of the second
party of Contract #C88327 out of the clutches of official agencies for the
next four years.  There has been some recent data traffic which indicates
a strong possibility that one of the people covered by Contract #C88327
may be about to be captured.  Take all steps required. 

References:  SNS 20.00.00/2.25.55, SNS 17.00.00/2.16.55, SNS
	     22.00.00,2.16.55, SNS 20.00.00/3.8.55]<<<<<
        -- Shysters, Inc. Intermal Protected Memo <21:00:00, 03-08-55>

>>>>>[VIDEO & AUDIO FEED:
Source: Seattle Newsfeed

ANCHOR:  Lone Star Security has issued a statement that Mr. John Farkas is
going to be incarcerated until trial.  His assistant, who remains at
large, has been described as,"harmless, large, and stupid." The statement
also says that there is no reward for the capture of Mr. Farkas'
assistant.]<<<<<
        -- Seattle Newsfeed Service <23:30:00, 03-08-55>

>>>>[Couch:  My appologies, mon amie.  His name is Eric Edgar Polowski,
but he goes by Edgar.  I should have been more specific. 

So far, a general sift through the Aztech system has turned up no leads on
the girl, though I've narrowed the search down a little. I'll update you
as soon as I have something.]<<<<<
        -- Piper <9:20:00/03-08-55>

DISTRIBUTION:  Durandal, Chance and Co, Necromancer
>>>>>[Well, it's been pretty nice in sunny, scenic California.  It's been
a pleasant break from the Seattle scene.  We played the second night of
our pro series, this one against the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.  Great name,
pretty bad team.  We won relatively easily, 7 - 4, with Jake Williams, our
captain and center getting a hat trick.  I managed to squeek out a pair of
goals and an assist.  Who knows, maybe someone saw me so I can get a real
contract. 

After the game, three of us (2 players and one of the managers) decided to
see what the town was like.  We'd changed and stuff, so it wasn't super
obvious that we were players, but we got down town and a bunch of guys
started hassling us.  The might have been like ten of them, some humans,
some orcs, and a troll. Edith, the manager, had a portable alarm hooked
into the Renraku security team travelling with the team, so she hit it,
but one of the guys took the movement for her drawing a gun.  She never
even knew what hit her as the troll one handed her through the front
window of an oncoming bus.  Steve Murphy, the other player, an attractive
:) defensiveman, and I started to go for a break as the troll picked her
up.  I flipped out my Walther and double tapped the troll with two 250
grain jacketed hollowpoints.  His head went back as the rounds created a
divot in the top of his skull.  One guy started to rush me from the side
with some sort of a melee weapon.  Steve gave him a Roomsweeper burst into
the upper torso that converted his chest into a fine red mist.  I dropped
to one knee and double tapped the closest one, missing on the first shot
and center massing him with the second one, tossing him backwards onto the
ground.  I heard a gun fire and then I felt a burning sensation in my
upper chest ... My head spun as I fell backwards...  I remember hearing a
few other shots.  I felt my body roughly pawed at, then suddenly, bright
lights flashed across the sky and a pair of really large weapons opened
fire.  I tried to move my hands, but nothing seemed to work.  I tried to
lift my head, but it moved like molasses.  The next thing I knew, a
Renraku med tech was hovering over me, asking how many fingers she had
up... I remember being injected with something and then seeing a bottle of
clear fluid hanging from the med techs hands.  Sometime after that, I
passed out. 

I woke up in a white, clean room.  I was awake no more than a couple of
seconds when a nurse walked in.... apparently I took a large caliber
pistol round just below the shoulder.  Luckily, the team mage was able to
get there before the med tech got too into the surgery.  It's now been
like half an hour since I woke up and I can move now, although with pain. 
The wound has healed over, but it's taking a little time for the magic to
run it's course.  According to the doctor, the other two weren't quite as
lucky - Steve died of multiple gunshot wounds, Edith died when she hit the
front of the bus. 

I guess this means I won't be playing Thursday vs. San Jose.]<<<<<
        -- Laurissa <00:16:32 / 03-09-55>

>>>>>[Wow Lauri.... I thought living in the shadows was tough... never
dreamed that pro sports would be so dangerous... are you sure that you
don't want to come back and run with us? 

Anyway, when are you going to be back in town next? I'd like to make up
the date we set before we disappeared... let me know, huh? I'd like to
catch one of your home games... 

Anyway, I've been trying to catch up with the stuff that was going on
before we disappeared, and trying to figure out what's going on now...
lying low for a week really gets annoying... so here are a few
questions... humor me, huh? 

What's the latest news on Cyberbitch (aka Monica)? Has she already been
torn into scraps of isolated code? Or is that on hold until we figure out
what's going on? That is one of my main concerns... 

Second, what's the deal with all these ammo problems? Why are there
difficulties? Who is behind it all? We, fortunately, get our stuff from
out of town, so we don't have any problems... if people want us to get
some stuff for them, I could place an order to our fixer... 

I can't think of anything else right now... talk to you all later... 

Oh wait, I forgot, while we were hiding out, we ran into this group that
called themselves runners, but I would hesitate to call them that... I
don't know, maybe it was their attitude... anyway, they called themselves
"The Hat Squad" and said they were planning on coming to Seattle to hide
from some heat they've taken down in the CAS... if they come, may the
spirits protect us... things are gonna get mighty interesting... 

Has anybody heard of these guys? Is there anything you can tell us about
them? Just curious... I doubt that they have much of a rep... 

Oh well... that's all for now... drop me a line, Lauri, kay?]<<<<<
        -- Coyote <Chillin in the Grid!>

>>>>>[Ah, so that's why....Well, I've never had that problem, though I
know a friend who modified his Predator II to make it fully automatic, so
this line might actually have something to it.]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <07:25:21/03-09-94>

<<<<<[ So , you're (we're?) tangling with the Dieuxeme Bureau . Last I
heard, they were doing industrial espionage on corps in order to kickstart
their ailing simsense industry.Maybe they got too close to something the
Big A wants to keep for a summer release. Strange , though , Aztech's
never been big on simsense.Maybe military tech would even out the
equation. 
          
My drones are sweeping Portland as we speak.I'll drop a line as soon as
something comes up.]>>>>>
	-- PAIN < 09:13:07/09-03-55 >

>>>>>[Sorry to hear that, Lauri.  Hope you feel better soon.  However, I
don't think your team will have much trouble against the *snicker* Sharks
Thursday. I always thought playing hockey in fragging California was
_real_ stupid anyway.  The only time it was ever worth watching, I
imagine, was when Gretzky played for the Kings in the '90s.]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <07:54:54/03-09-55>

      
>>>>>[ COUCH AND FROSTY : DO YOU OR DON'T YOU KNOW MONSIEUR BLOODFIST?? 
            
RE; LAST TWO POSTINGS.]<<<<<
	--PAIN <09:32:40/09-03-55>

<<<<<[ There, Seattle's been good to me . Most of the Glocks are gone ,
and the few remaining ones are so sought after , prices will probably go
up a notch. I just hope the wannabees that tried to go into the Cobalt
Marie with blazing guns and flamin' spells got what they deserved . 

Tonite , last chance for polycarbon barrel Glock pistols. Only 700
nuyen/each !! Get yours while supplies last.]<<<<<
	--Lucky < TD STAMP ERROR 56 >

>>>>>[I need a little help.  It has been a little while since I actually
sat down and did some actual research, so is there anyone out there at all
familiar with the hardware used to run an AI?  I know this isn't everyday
knowledge, but if anyone has any experience with the hardware end, I would
appreciate the assistance. 
      
Also, I am looking for a place to put such a system, so if you happen to
know where I can find a place that can hold that big of a computer, with
excellent security and all the necessary attachments for power, Matrix
access, etc, I would appreciate it.]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <11:03:24/03-09-55>

>>>>>[Jer, maybe advertising that on an open channel is not the smartest
thing to do.]<<<<<
        - She-Devil <11:05:17/03-09-55>

>>>>>[You said you needed this done quick, right?  Well then let me do
what I think is necessary, Alex.  If you had any remembrance of before,
you would know you could trust me.]<<<<<<
        - Necromancer <11:07:23/03-09-55>

>>>>>[All right, what ever you say.]<<<<<
        - She-Devil <11:07:47/03-09-55>

>>>>>[You don't know what you are getting into, Ded-boy....you know ghosts
in the Matrix are just old decker's tales....]<<<<<
        - Icepick <11:09:04/03-09-55>

>>>>>[Evidently not, 'pick.]<<<<<
        - She-Devil <11:09:35/03-09-55>

****ENCODE: StrongholdKeep/Charmed   (Voltaire, Arcady, [blind])
>>>>>[I assume you are mobile and in good health- please advise status and
weight. Will have extract details tomorrow, time is on your side. BTW- you
know you're hunted- following are his stats]
[encl.file.mil-rec\dev/rec.LA524]<<<<<
        --  Huntr/Killr <07:00:00/08mar55>

****ENCODE: StrongholdKeep/Charmed   (H/K)
>>>>>[Arcady has gone to great lengths *grin* to secure the area. Our
wounds are minimal, equipment loss considerable, but that phase of
operation is over, nie? The hardware: mostly detinated and probably
untracable. No worries now, except our higher performance coding is off
line. 

>>>>>[V-girl, speakin'of, be quick. Area's gettin' fierce]<<<<<

We're good for established sequences, but can't en/decrypt on the fly or
trace/intercept. Down to basic communication. Only Arcady has viable net
capability. Moskwa, Kjers ded at Siemens, Mannequin, [blind], missing- no
contact. 200kg>160kg

Your adopted son, eh? Arcadys been filling me in. After reading that
nutcases file- I think you should blow off anything he says. Sorry about
it, though, would have liked to bring the whole crew in.]<<<<<
        --  Voltaire <08:00:00/03-08-55>

>>>>>[Funny though, never could see auld HK fallin fer an orfin'
scam]<<<<<
        --  Arcady <08:03:00/08Mar55>

>>>>>[It wasn't an orphan scam.]<<<<<
        --  Huntr/Killr <08:03:34/08mar55>

>>>>>[O Poppa, where are yoooo- Got myself a baby elf- teachin it to take
protein paste off my finger. Wanna renig custody? ]<<<<<
        --  LexAnder <08:04:02/03-08-55> 

>>>>>[Hunter- FYI, I kenned there was some Sidhe enchantment inna air, but
[blind] was wi' ye when I hired on. My job is no' to question my
em-ployer. Unless they're _in_ my way, or not the full fraggin shillin! I
don't know what this maddo's up to but you should filter that drek out
until we've got this job wrapped! 

Looker- we've got heat here, considerable. Sensing polizi and your madman.
Am moving Voltaire to an alternate site. 

ARGH!! Looker- If he has purged [blind]s mind then all previous _are_
unsecured links. If [blind] _is_ alive, in this LexAnders hands...recovery
does not look promising, and we are extremely comprimised, agreed?
Regardless- stay on _my_ default codex. Sla'n-]<<<<<
        --  Arcady <09:14:21/08Mar55>

****ENCRYPT: StrongholdGate
>>>>>[O Poppa, where are yoooo- Got myself a baby elf- teachin it to take
protein paste off my finger. Wanna renig custody? ]<<<<<
        --  LexAnder <09:40:00/03-08-55>

****ENCRYPT: StrongholdGate
>>>>>[Hunter! Why won't you talk to me... I so enjoyed the sound of your
voice. Been playing it to the meat and watching pretty synapse patterns.
IIITZ AALiiV! 
        --  LexAnder <09:50:00/03-08-55>

>>>>>[No time to play with you. Lying fragger- You want to get to me, come
on over, I'm home. But you can't wave the dead around like a battle
banner. I'm not gonna go for it.]<<<<<
        --  Huntr/Killr <09:55:00/08mar55>

>>>>>[Ok sweetie- if yer suddenly gonna go all strictly tangible...]<<<<<
        --  LexAnder <10:00:00/03-08-55>


>>>>>[Bu.Nu.Me:Med-Line Coded Report to term#459-HK: test results:
xlr:Deutsch/Anglo
MR HUNTR Lexander KILLR,
Results of genetic parity indicate Holo Sapiens Nobilis donor. Genetic
match not possible, we're sorry.

However, our tests indicate the damaged cornea due to chemical burn- and
no sign of attenuated virus, or reaction, therefore other donated tissues
would be suitable for cloning or grafting! 

If you or the intended recipient are unable to utilize the remainder of
this specimin due to the negative match, perhaps you would consider a
profitable donation of the host to a facility geared to handling
replacement tissues. As for your concern as to the cost of maintaining
life simulation in the disceased, the fine condition of donations
maintained on life support always generates sufficient compensation,
compared to the value of tissues from clinically passive donors. 

Your sample was verified to come from stabilized original and active
circulatory and glandular systems, congratulations on your forethought. To
protect your investment we reccomend you continue this course until you
have realized a compensatory arrangement. If this sample was procured from
a loved one or relative, our deepest sympathies. And our sincerest regrets
regarding the failed genetic compatability. 

At this time allow us to extend the invitation of our genetic consulting
branch, for a free public posting of your available tissues. In this way
we at the Holistic Reclamation Clinic hope to serve you fully, and recoup
your capital in your time of grief. 

Reciept: occular formation; female Homo Sapiens Nobilis;
Test$tr: viable host corpora, genetic compatibility, serum type, std
disease and viral screen.
Result$tr:POS NEG Cd#3 NEG NEG.

Thank you for selecting our facility; if you have any further questions,
please contact:
	Torvil Nelson,  Holistic Reclamation Councelor

As per your request, we have disposed of the test sample.]<<<<<
        -- T.N., kl/ H.R.Clinic, Rheinfels <11:30:00/08Mar94>

>>>>>[PAIN, Neither Couch nor I know who Bloodfist is.  My best guess is
that he is somehow related to French Intelligence. 

I took the liberty of investigating Rose's father's personal computer
system. I didn't find too much interesting besides two points. 

1) He takes a lot of business trips to Boston and to Portland.
2) There was monthly payments made to a Ms. Topaz with the Note: Rose

I'm not sure what any of this has to do with anything, but we should
probably check it out.]<<<<<
        -- Frosty <11:53:22 / 03-09-55>

*****Encrypt Silver Shield MilSpec: Laurissa MPCP
>>>>>[I hope you feel better.]<<<<<
        --  Durandal <13:08:09/03-09-55>

>>>>>[I usually don't contract out runners I don't know, but Jacamus says
some of you felons are good at what you do. 

The mission I have in mind is simple wetwork.  I need an asset liquidated
in the most messy and violent manner possible.  Due to limited funds, all
I can offer is 7,500 =Y= a head to a maximum of eight runners with a
15,000 =Y= bonus to whomever pulls the trigger on the asset.  (Or
proportional fraction of 60,000 =Y= per head if less than eight with a
15,000 =Y= bonus). 

Post priors, references and specialties to me courtesy of this net. Please
post any organized teams in one posting. I will accept applications
through 1500 PST tomorrow.  This run needs to be expidited quickly and
efficiently (the window of opportunity on this run is less than two hours
on the night of 3/12).  I have all of the necessary information at my
disposal which will be posted upon my selection of the runners that meet
my qualifications.  Feel free to ask questions about the run, but they
will only be answered if you are selected for the run or in the most vague
manner possible due to the tremendous operational security needed to pull
off this run.]<<<<<
        -- California Free State Matrix Uplink #5150
           Freddy Frypp (14:35:29 / 03-09-55)

>>>>>[Hmmmm.... Wetwork?  I really wish I weren't committed to this other
run. I'd just love to get my Barrett out again.  Of course, I really think
that herr Freddy should have been a little more discreet about *MURDER.*
Oh, well, I guess I'd really like to get my butt in a sling by going down
to Cal-Free to pop some poor slag with that short of an operational
window.  Were I you, chummers, I'd avoid this one like the plague... 75k
=Y= notwithstanding.]<<<<<
        --CyberWraith (18:47.50/03.09.55)

>>>>>[Freddy Frypp:  Why is it that if opsec is so important you are
broadcasting it *ALL* over the net?  Maybe you need to be a little more
subtle in your approach to this kind of thing?]<<<<<
        --Michael Archangel (18:54.21/03.09.55)

>>>>>[Volt- checked the sources on that "result sheet", keep getting same
BMN,BNM crap- but that's not correct. Preparing to go in and nuke location
given for "Torvil". May be out of touch for a while, but your extract
contact has been made- wait it out.]<<<<<
        --  Huntr/Killr <13:50:23/08mar55>

>>>>>[Huntr don't do that! I did the same check from this end, just to be
certain, but I knew what I'd find. There's no easy way to let you know, so
hang on. 

The Bu.Nu.Me is an officially unrelated...associate to the Med. service.
Where the other guys make sure there's someone to pick you up and fix
you... oh mench...the BNM makes sure there's something to fix you with.
Bund fur verNeinen Mordangst...they specialize in tissue testing, sample
comparison, grafting, cloning, organ transplant preparation...]<<<<<
        --  Voltaire <13:52:12/08Mar55>

>>>>>[You're telling me they're a body bank]<<<<<
        --  Huntr/Killr <13:54:00/08mar55>

>>>>>[Pretty much, but not exactly....this is really harsh... anyway, they
are the people who could verify the kind of information Lexander wanted
you to recieve. There should be a file available from Torvil Nielson, give
the reciept #, remember your name is Huntr Lexander Killr...nice signature
the demented cretin...the file should contain a gene code lifted from the
tissue. Bust into the lair [blind] was using, or if he... if [blind] ever
rode with you lift a hair you know is his...is their... >From his helmet.
Her...Oh Drek! Get a hair sample and run it to a local chop shop, have
them compare gene codes. Then you'll have your answer. 

Arcady has been no help in all this. He's sulking and cursing in Tir na
Nog tounges. Really pissing me off...]<<<<<
        --  Voltaire <13:55:57/08Mar55>

*****ENCRYPT: the "Couch" potatoes V2.5*****
>>>>>[Mes Amies:  Hot off the press, the girl's father has been keeping
relations with a corporation called TAG (Technology Advancement Group),
based in Boston.  It is my guess that he hired the PI to find his
daughter, and that TAG has some use for her.  I will attempt to run the
system tonight.  (It's been a while since I've run a new system.... J'ai
tres jouli!]<<<<<
        -- Piper <17:47:20/03-09-55>

*****Encrypt PAIN,Piper,and others on this run*****
*****Encryption version 5.0:Target*****
*****Trace warning system enabled*****
>>>>>[ Before we head out on the run, if anybody needs and weapons or ammo
tell me ad I will get you some. And I am talking top military stuff
here.]<<<<<
        --  Optimal(**:**:**/**/**/**)

*****ENCRYPT: the "Couch" potatoes V2.5{Optimal}*****
>>>>>[Optimal:  Merci, Mon Ami!  All I ask is for some better armor.  I
can run in just about anything, but my armor coat has seen better
days.....]<<<<<
        -- Piper <18:15:25/03-09-55>

*****Encrypt Piper*****
*****Encryption version 5.1:Target*****
*****Trace warning system enabled*****
>>>>>[ Ok. Maybe I should have included armor. What do you need?]<<<<<
	-- Null ??

>>>>>[Yo, Freddy Frypp, be a tad more discreet, please.  And I don't think
I'll touch this one.  It lacks challenge, and I'm busy. *****Encrypt
BlackPhoenix MilSpec: Laurissa***** I refrain from further comment. 
*****End Encrypt***** Sorry.  Try some backwater 'runner joint, not
Shadowland.]<<<<<
        -- Durandal <20:44:17/03-09-55>

>>>>>[Well, gee golly, Lucky, I'd sure like to pick up a pair or them for
me and my girlfriend.  I'll gladly pay up.  Respond to ***X*** ASAP.]<<<<<
        --Ripley (20:51:00/03-09-55)

>>>>>[Huntr/Killr- am a mystic warrior of some repute to my people. Will
aid in your recovery of my sister. Meet at the Grey Line 20:00hrs. I think
the face will be familiar. Sla'n go Foi'll]<<<<<
        --  Wulfwyll <00:00:00/10mar55>

***** Encrypt CyberWraith-DeathWarrant-Encode-Level(17648) *****
***** Routing to: The Mav, Damn Yankee, Black Dog, The Extremist
>>>>>[Sorry about the high level encrypt, but this is something obviously
to be kept *EX* quiet.  I was going throught the logs last night, and
noticed and decrypted this message (don't ask me how): 

        ***** Encrypt DiamondBack, Beowulf MPCP only
        >>>>>[ Ok, Beowulf, the Johnson wants us to run against Lone Star
        Seattle.  Got any qualms?  Details later. ]<<<<<
                --  HellSpawn <18:34:43/03-07-55>

So basically, that's what the meet was about.  V said he got a pretty good
vid of the guy's face, and I've appended it to this transmission. 

Let me tell you this once:  I don't like the Star as a corp, because of
the corp politics that goes on with the higher-ups.  The street cop is not
our enemy.  He is out there following his own karma.  I'm not planning on
backing out, but we have to be mighty careful to not frag up the stability
that this particular corp lends to the city.  If it weren't for the Star,
there would be anarchy inthe street (well, more of it), and the city would
destabilize.  Tell me what you think. 

                INCLUDE VID: JOHNSON_263]<<<<<
        -- CyberWraith (11:56.06/03.10.55)

***** Encrypt CyberWraith-DeathWarrant-Encode-Level(17648)-Spike:The Mav *****
***** Routing to: CyberWraith, Damn Yankee, Black Dog, The Extremist, Veangeance
>>>>>[OK, I'm going to say this once:  No more opinions... just *in* or
*out*. I know that we all have our reasons to love and hate the Star, me
most of all, but considering everything else that's going on, we need to
take this run.]<<<<<
        -- The Mav (12:00.39/03.10.55)

***** Encrypt CyberWraith-Siplex-Encode-Level(1421)-Spike:Damn Yankee *****
>>>>>[As much as the Star owes me... Yes!!!]<<<<<
        -- Damn Yankee (12:03.16/03.10.55)

***** Encrypt CyberWraith-Siplex-Encode-Level(1354)-Spike:Veangeance *****
>>>>>[In, the johnson knows my face... and I want to finish this.]<<<<<
        -- Veangeance (12:05.31/03.10.55)

***** Encrypt CyberWraith-Siplex-Encode-Level(0943)-Spike:The Extremist *****
>>>>>[In, and unfortunately I have know clue on the vid of the
johnson_263, or who he may work for.]<<<<<
        -- The Extremist (12:08.49/03.10.55)

***** Encrypt CyberWraith-Siplex-Encode-Level(1057)-Spike:Black Dog *****
>>>>>[In, Out, In, Out, In, Out... Oh, sorry, thinking of my girlfriend...
I'm in.  get me more info asap.]<<<<<
        -- Black Dog (12:11.23/03.10.55)

***** Encrypt CyberWraith-Siplex-Encode-Level(0002)-Spike:CyberWraith *****
>>>>>[Remind, me that morning for Dog is 1300.]<<<<<
        -- CyberWraith (12:14.38/03.10.55)

>>>>>[Hey guys, I was getting somewhat bored last night and ran about an
interesting tidbit: 

In view of the "5/5/20" Theory, archaeologists led by Dr. Nortram Butrim
III have remeasured the Great Pyramid.  The original theory, used the idea
that 1 inch was equal to 1 year of "Earth Time." The scary thing is, that
this predicted( by hindsight of course!) the Birth of Christ, World War I,
and World War II.  The theory was basically laughed at because it
predicted the end of the worl to be May 5, 2000.  Well, we all know that
that didn't happen! 

Dr. Butrim and his colleagues re-calculated the End to be in the spring of
2055. Just what we needed!]<<<<<
        -- Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

>>>>>[..And I thought he'd die from exessive laziness!....OUCH..LINK
 TERMINATED]<<<<<
        --Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

>>>>>[Damn Driver!]<<<<<
        -- Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

*****ENCRYPT:##RUBICON.ROME##
>>>>>[Sir, Black Talon strike team is fully in place.  We are awaiting the
all clear signal]<<<<<
        -- Scorch <He Will Become>

*****ENCRYPT:##RUBICON.PARIS##
>>>>>[Good, at least one team is on the ball!]<<<<<
        -- Commander Louis <He will Rise>

>>>>>[just tell me where and when and I'll be there.]<<<<<
        -- Dendayar <18:55:23/03-10-55>

>>>>>[The run is in Seattle.  If it was here I'd use my own people to do
it. 

It's a pretty simple run since most of the target's security wants to see
him dead, too.  Their boss don't give a flyin' frag if the suit lives or
dies, so they won't put a decent fight. Of the fourteen guards, four will
be too busy trying to figure out what to do with their bikes, and eight of
the remaining ten will just keep going. The target will be travelling in a
convoy with eight motorcycles - four unarmed, four armed but indifferent -
, one unarmed indifferent car and an unarmed CityMaster with an
indifferent rigger, two unarmed indifferent guards, one armed concerned
guard and one unarmed concerned guard.  By my count that's six people who
care a flyin' frag what happens.  Four of them will be too busy trying to
ditch their bikes so that leaves TWO.  As long as you don't present a
direct threat to any of the unconcerned guards you've got to get by
exactly one assault weapon and two unaugmented fists.  Let's see I asked
for eight runners.... when I learned statistics they taught it differently
but that's a 300% advantage in numbers alone, any guesses on the firepower
advantage???  Any takers yet?? 

They'd just rather not do it themselves because a bodyguard that wastes
his client will never work again.  If this run goes off right you can
probably even peg the killing on the suit's own corp. 

And I still haven't violated any of my paranoid opsec.  Afterall, how many
violent crimes will happen in Seattle on the 12th???  How often to do
suits get themselves vandalized in random crime every week??? Who's gonna
connect any of you with a crime that happens to an exec everybody wishes
wasn't around?  Everybody just wants to sweep this guy under the rug, but
too many people are feeling their oats right now and wanna frag with a
megacorp. 

If anybody thinks they can figure out what the deal is from what I've
given here, then I want you to go to the target and take pictures of his
bodyguards loading him into the back of the CityMaster.  Then post them
here so everybody can see what kind of a shadow stud ya are.  Or even
better, pry the number plate offa the back of the CityMaster in transit
and then post a picture of it, in your hands.  I know what number it will
be so don't post just anything. 

My deal stands. 

Hell, I don't care, I still get my fee.]<<<<<
         -- California Free State Matrix Uplink #5150
            Freddy Frypp (10:23:34 / 03-10-55)

>>>>>[Oh yes.  I love it when someone calls me a felon, then tries to hire
me to ice someone.  Uh, can you say, "screw thyself?"]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <12:49:58/03-10-55>

>>>>>[Hey, Durandal, I've almost crunched your BlackPhoenix encryption
algorithm I think, so you might want to switch to something a little bit
more new and challenging.  I'd be interested in kow how you got that very
interesting little passenger to tag along on those messages....And how
soon can I get some time on your mainframe?  I finally found my old
research.]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <13:13:13/03-10-55>

*****ENCRYPT: the "Couch" potatoes V2.5*****
>>>>>[Mes Amies:  I ran the TAG system last night.  I would have posted
sooner, but I needed a little shuteye after the run.  I found no new
information on Ms. Topaz, but I did find some other stuff.  Rose's father
is working with a guy named Xyrak at TAG.  Xyrak has also made some
business trips to Portland.  When I traced the schedule to the destination
file, I got jumped by IC so thick I could feel my hair standing on end
(and that's kinda hard with my hair).  I got through, as always, and found
something very intersting: He was going to visit a TT division of Aztech.
I have no idea what the implications of this are, but I am traveling to
the TT tomorrow (I have my methods), and will attempt to run the TT Aztech
system from there, so count me out of the other out-of-town trip.  I am
going there because I don't want a trace to lead back to Seattle.  Wish me
luck, and merde pisante tres!]<<<<<
        -- Piper <12:51:20/03-10-55>

>>>>>[Ain't it a coincidence that every time they "recalculate" something
like that, it always ends up being extremely close to the present?  And
how in the bloody blazes do you lose almost two fragging meters?]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <13:48:50/03-10-55>

>>>>>[Odds are good that all shadowrunners made a concious decision to
become shadowrunners.  Now is a little late for anybody to be getting fits
of conscience: "Don't call me a felon, it reminds me that I've killed
people, or stolen their data, or zapped them with a spell, or carried
assault weapons in the street, or blown up a factory, or broken into an
extraterritorial facility, or whizzed in the sloppy soy machine, or been
an accessory to any of the above," all of which are felony crimes in most
countries (especially the UCAS) and corporate enclaves. 

And just because this is Califonia I don't HAVE to be politically
correct.  That's only a crime in the Tir.]<<<<<
        -- California Free State Matrix Uplink #5150
           Freddy Frypp (12:14:34 / 03-10-55)

>>>>>[I am not an elitist (well, unless you count my favorite limo), and I
still wouldn't touch this run with a *5* meter pole.  Besides, if the
bodyguards really want the slot dead, I can imagine it's pretty well
known, and if this fragged-up I-wanna-make-it-look-easy-for-you (read:
trap) run goes off, the guards who do nothing will never work in the field
again, either, so you can expect a lot of lead spraying around, and not
necessarily away from the runners, because we all know bodyguards can't
act worth a drek.]<<<<<
        -- Black Dog (17:29.29/03.10.55)

>>>>>[Wulfwyll- it worked! Meet you tonight at GreyLine, think I will be
of use with family troubles. Hope for the best.]<<<<<
        --  Vandal <00:00:00/03-10-55>

*****Encrypt Silver Shield: Necromancer
>>>>>[I threw away the BlackPhoenix one.  Try this one, see if you can
make any sense of it.  And which interesting little passenger are we
talking about? I'm willing to show you how.  Give me a call, I'll set you
up with some time on Big Momma.]<<<<<
         --  Durandal <17:33:05/03-10-55>

*****Encrypt Dark Light II Rev 4
*****Apparently-To: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[Just so that you'll quit getting on our back about this, I'll give
you a demonstration of how a real runner does things.  Optimal, you want
to tag along on this one?]<<<<<
          --  Durandal <17:36:57/03-10-55>

>>>>>[Freddy Frypp:  This is getting incredibly old.  You are only a felon
if you get caught.]<<<<<
        -- The Extremist (18:46.16/03.10.55)

>>>>>[My run is off the market.]<<<<<
        -- California Free State Matrix Uplink #5150
           Freddy Frypp (16:00:00 / 03-10-55)

>>>>>[Wulfwyll- will be delayed at meet. Procuring.]<<<<<
       --  LUpUs PrIM3 <00:00:00/03-10-55>

*****Encrypt Dark Star: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[Commence Audio/Visual Upload:

### File: Termination

There's your proof.  A good sniper can finish the job without needing
backup.  I accept payment by certified credstick...]<<<<<
        -- Durandal <21:19:42/03-10-55>

>>>>>[Oh damn... I wish things like this didn't keep happening... just as
we start to get back into the groove of things... we get called away... I
don't know the whole story, but an old friend of Widow's (back from when
she lived in Atlanta, and was still at Raku) has just gotten in touch with
her, and has asked for help... and naturally, Widow wants to drag the rest
of us along with her as backup... so its off to the CAS we go... probably
for about a week... maybe more... *sigh*

Well, Lauri, I guess this means that our date will have to be put off
AGAIN... geez... I wish we didn't have to do this... I'll be in touch as
soon as I get back, and I'll make it up to you, ok? I know you can't come
with us, because you have your hockey... I'll be checking the
sportsboards, though... see how you guys do... 

Oh well... I'll let you know what the deal was when we get back... we'll
see you all later!]<<<<<
        -- Coyote <*SIGH*>

***** Encrypt: BlackKnight v2.5 Beowulf, The Mav, Black Dog, The
        Extremist, Damn Yankee, CyberWraith, Vengeance *****
***** Caution!  Sig line corrupted!  Possible forgery! *****
>>>>>[ You have each been selected for my run.  Refer further inquiries to
HellSpawn. ]<<<<<
        -- *(#&Johnson  <2#@*(&$

>>>>>[Oh, poor Freddy.  I freely admit that I am a felon, but then, there
is that 11th commandment there.....and if you don't know what it is, I
ain't gonna tell ya....However, insulting prospective "employees" is not a
good way to get what you are looking for.]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <07:51:42/03-11-55>

***Encrypt BloodyGuts Durandal MPCP
>>>>>[Aw, shucks....I'll stop by sometime today....wnat me to bring
anything? Other than my deck, that is.]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <07:55:27/03-11-55>

>>>>>[BTW, to you guys that wanted those hollowpoints, they will be here
tomorrow.  How much you guys wanna pay for 'em?  100 rounds of Black Talon
IVs and I want at least 700Y.]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <07:57:10/03-11-55>

>>>>>[Have a nice time, Coyote.  I get the feeling you could use some rest
stocked up over the next few days.  And I don't think Lauri's exactly up
to a date right now.]<<<<<
          --  Durandal <08:09:44/03-11-55>

*****Encrypt Raptor*****
*****Encryption version 1.0:Eagle*****
*****Trace warning system enabled*****
>>>>>[ Yo Raptor buddy, you out there. I got a list of things I need for
you to get.]<<<<<
        --  Optimal

*****Encrypt Optimal*****
*****Access ecryption:Eagle*****
*****Enabled. Trace warning system enabled*****
>>>>>[Yeah, I'm here. What do you need.]<<<<<
        --  Raptor

*****Encrypt Raptor*****
>>>>>[ I need you to get the following. 

***Transmit List***
***Transmission Complete***
       
Can you do it?]<<<<<
        --  Optimal

*****Encrypt Optimal*****
>>>>>[ Of course I can. Have I ever let you down before?.......Don't
answer that. I can have it to you by tomorrow after noon.]<<<<<
        --  Raptor

>>>>>[I'll repeat myself.

Political Incorrectness is only a crime in the Tir.

Yer still a felon, even if ya haven't been caught.  If you've been caught
yer a dumb felon.  And I'm pleased to announce only three misdemenor
indictments with no convictions or felony arraignments.  I was predilicted
towards vandalism as a child.... 

******** Begin Encrypt: WidowMaker 7: Durandal ********
Ummmmm, I'm really wondering just how you got this shot, or even why the
hell the was dumb enough to stand next a window.... how good are your
contacts in Lone Star? or maybe Renraku?  Not that its any of my damn
business, I'm just curious how you found the asset. Anyway, a bonded
courier will meet you at the base of the Space Needle at 2000 PST tonight
with your certified credstick in the amount of 75K =Y=.  He'll comment
that this spring is begining rather dry.  You will answer: "Yes, but it's
a hot dry." Hey, its a stupid exchange that won't happen in casual
conversation.]<<<<<
        -- California Free State Matrix Uplink #5150
           Freddy Frypp (07:18:34 / 03-11-94)

*****Encrypt Silver Shield Necromancer MPCP
>>>>>[Ummmmmmm.  Why don't you drop by this evening?  Say about 9.  I've
got a some things I need to take care of this morning and afternoon. 
Actually, yes, bring the single best bottle of liquor you've got. 

Oh, yes, I took the liberty of coming up with a few encryption schemes you
might be interested in using.  I'll show them to you when you come over.
Take care of yourself, Necromancer, and dress fairly well.]<<<<<
          --  Durandal <08:57:03/03-11-55>

>>>>>[I'll offer you 1kY for those hollowpoints, Necromancer.]<<<<<
          --  Durandal <08:58:09/03-11-55>

*****Encrypt Silver Shield Optimal MPCP
>>>>>[Optimal, how good are you at hardware modifications?  And I could
use a hand getting some stuff, I think you might be able to help.]<<<<<
          --  Durandal <09:00:51/03-11-55>

>>>>>[Alex, you out there?  I'm in Durandal's mainframe now.]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <09:41:35/03-11-55>

>>>>>[I'm here.  Need some help?]<<<<<
        - She-Devil <09:42:10/03-11-55>

>>>>>[Uh, yeah....ah, good, amphedamines are starting to kick in.]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <09:43:25/03-11-55>

*****Encrypt SilverShield Optimal MPCP
>>>>>[Tell you what.  How about in exchange I give you a decent encryption
algorithim?  The one you've got right now is pretty weak.]<<<<<
         --  Durandal <No T/D Stamp>

>>>>>[heh.  Too late, Chris....]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <09:45:20/03-11-55>

*****Encrypt Silver Shield: ImAFragger/Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[You just be intelligent.]<<<<<
        --  Durandal <11:20:28/03-11-55>

>>>>>[Have a nice time, he says... sheesh... I wish we were going there to
relax, Durandal, but it looks as though this is gonna be charity run
material all the way. As much as I like the south, I don't think this is
going to be a pleasant vacation... oh well... we're leaving tomorrow, and
we'll probably be gone for about a week or so (though you never know, we
might NEVER come back *shiver*). I'll give you all an update when we get
back.]<<<<<
        -- Coyote <Charity? What's that?>

*****ENCRYPT:##RUBICON.BF##
>>>>>[Sir, I have completed reassembly of task force.  They will modified
when we reach our***TRACE.INITIATED*** destination.  We are en route now
with the subjects.]<<<<<
        -- Bloodfist <He Will Return>
*****TRACE.COMPLETE*****

>>>>>[I got you you fragger!.  I guess the game isn't over.]<<<<<
        -- Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

*****ENCRYPT:##SHIELD.Vs3##
>>>>>[Dendayal, PAIN, Frosty- meet me at **LOCATION** Be packed and ready
to go by 13:00 today.  I have a positive location on Bloodfist.  He's
flying over Texas!  Frosty, meet me in the Matrix at ***LTG-NO.#** We have
to find where he's heading.  Transportation has been secured to
Dallas/Fort Worth.  I am arranging transportation to Bloodfist's locale at
the moment]<<<<<
        -- Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

>>>>>[Couch, I'm headding there now.  By the way, that's Dendayar]<<<<<
        -- Frosty <ICE STORM>

*****Encrypt TangoThornInMouth v12, Hacker Special

>>>>>[I don't like the forgery warning I got on my note from Mister
Johnson.  I think we ought to investigate.  Who's the mage around here
anyway?]<<<<<
	-- Null??

>>>>>[Might want to take a slightly longer trip, Coyote.....]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <13:37:04/03-11-55>

*****Encrypt Schwartze Zone: Jeweler, Jimi Smooth, PlagueRat MPCPs
>>>>>['Tschudige fuer's verspaetung.  Ich habe... Oh, sorri, I am in
English heir.  I looked at some systems of the Mr. Warner.  I found the
names of many people who have transferred many money to his account, but
who do not use SureLooks models in their advertisments.  *****include
list***** Please look through and see if you recognise any name.  I could
do a search on all of them, but as you can see, it will be taking much
time.  If you see a name you know, tell me and I will search it.]<<<<<
        -- Basilisk <19:44:41 GMT/03.Mar.55>

*****Encrypt CyberWraith-WipeOut-Level(10):Code to BEOWULF
*****Apparently to:  Beowulf King Lear
>>>>>['Wulf:  I don't know exactly what you need for magical support in
this particular case, but I'm willing to help.]<<<<<
        -- Veangeance (14:49.41/03.11.55)

>>>>>[Well, things are strange.  That's all I can say over this channel. 
Oh, and I'd like to send a big thank-you out to Ares Corporate Computing
division. Of course, they probably still haven't figured it out yet, but
they've done me a great favor.]<<<<<
         --  Durandal <14:05:15/03-11-55>

***** Encrypt CyberWraith-DeathWarrant-Level(2304)-Target:Durandal
***** Apparently to: Durandal
>>>>>[Durandal:  Nice shot... what kind of weapon was that, btw?  PS.: you
might think about a tougher encryption scheme for this kind of thing]<<<<<
        -- CyberWraith (15:05.15/03.11.55)

>>>>>[ Well we all thought he'd gone away but today the 'Ninja' claimed
yet another victim in his bloody campaign of decapitations. 

It has also been confirmed by the Ford motor corperation that the 'Ninja'
had decker assistance in penetrating the compound and supressing the video
cameras. A Ms Keith for Ford matrix security said that an intruder had
been attacked in the node controlling the video cameras and eventually
beaten off.  When asked wether the decker had been killed or not she
replied "We don't think so, he did how ever dump 2 of our employees before
we were able to overwhelm him. It then appears that he jacked out."

The victim a Mr David Sartee leaves a wife and two children, a spokeswoman
for Ford said "We are very sorry to loose him, he was an excellent worker
and had brought alot of business to Ford." Asked about reward money they
confirmed that a reward of 300 000 Y is being offered for information
leading to the capture of the assailant. 

What follows are the reports of eye witnesses at the scene, however near
the end the video cameras had become operational again. 

"I was just working you know, driving the fork lift when *bang* I's look
round and sees this fraggin great big limo sailin in da air, man I was
scared."

"Yuh I was dooin some woork over there on those pipes, weldin yuh know ? 
I here this voice like a few feet away and see this black geezer, yuh know
?  The Ninja ?  Well he was talkin into, somethin, I dunno, probably a
radio, I'm about to go hey when I see where this guy is lookin, big
fraggin limo like all the suits drive comes down the road, this guy just
real calm looks at it then presses a button, then kaboom ?  Ya know ?  It
was awesome.  Then this guy springs into life fires a gun, that's when I
knocked myself out on the pipes."

"I dunno, I dunno, I fraggin had drek all over ma pants man.  Like, I was
CROSSIN the road !  I hear a bang, I look round there's a fraggin car
flyin through the air towards me, man did I drek or what.  Well the gods
must ave been with me today 'cause I ran like the fraggin wind.  Then I
hear gun shots, yeah then I see this black man, then this black man gets
shot .... nah I dunno, I guess the suit had a bodyguard or somet.  Then I
see this black man move like the wind, man he must ave been wired or a
dammed good phys ad.  Then the guy bleedin like get's to the car pulls out
the suit, the suit goes for him but he does karate kick or something to
the suit's hand .. fraggin gun went flyin clear.  Then I hear this man
speak ... and I'm tellin you I know ma accents ... this guy was a Brit if
ever I heard one, he said "I hope you're watching Ganz !" then just clean
off with the man's head ... like straight off.  Jeez .... man."

At this point we can bring you live footage of what happened. 

**Video footage**
Short maybe 5'6'' man dressed in black Ninja clothing, a head can
just be seen slowly coming to a stop on the floor, the body which seemed
to be standing by a force of it's own slowly topples over.  The Ninja
reaches into the car and takes what looks like a briefcase, he then
sprints towards a fence and then a containment area, in the distance the
sound of sirens can just be heard. **End footage. 

Experts have analysed the video and decided that the perpetrator is
probably a physical adept, they also believe from computer enhanced images
of the man's face that he may be black, although this is uncertain as it
could be black paint that the main has on his face. 

Theories as to the identity of the one called Ganz are being follwed up,
at the moment no one has come forward to ask for protection. 

Detroit Police Department are teaming up with Seattle's Lone Star in an
effort to bring the man to justice, the beheadings now stand at 4. ]<<<<<
        -Seatlle Newsfax (20:09:23/3.11.55)

****ENCODE: ArcAngle v.2 (Arcady)
>>>>>[Deutsches Mannschaft: You will be contacted tomorrow at *location*.
Deutscher corpora- so be frisch, freundlich and on time. Arkcady-
following file: stats and passcodes for the meet.<<<<<
        --  Huntr/Killr <9:00:00/11mar55>

****ENCODE: ArcAngle v.2 (Huntr/Killr)
>>>>>[C'n your SicherheitsEngle call off the heat? Too much activity at
the dropsite. We're out the back...]<<<<<
        --  Arcady <09:36:40/11mar55>

>>>>>[huuunnter- are yew gonna talk to yer ol'buddy er what?]<<<<<
        --  Lexander <11:00:00/11mar55>

>>>>>[Lex- [blind] is dead and you didn't get any information. Ask me how
I know, or shut up and fade out. I'm getting closer to you over there
every time you open your mouth, is that what you want? 

****ENCRYPT: ArcAngle v.2 (Arcady) >>>>>[Are you getting this? He hasn't
gotten anything from [blind], he never went to gateKeep! He's really quick
on the Net though- I can get up to him but when he senses me he Jets-out. 

Met someone last night- interesting meet- just about hit the ceiling. Saw
_[blind]_, almost grabbed and bearhugged, but it rose and had about 1/4mtr
over our dekker. Wulfwyll- same features, but definitely masculine ...for
an elf, anyway... taller, more meat, much better taste in clothing. Got a
good feeling from this guy, unusual for me. Pulled up what I could on him,
he's _blank_. Gotta trust that face though, and the story checks out on
the surface.]<<<<<
        --  Huntr/Killr <12:02:00/11mar55>

>>>>>[Are you feeling ok? Remember what's going on is a result of that
nice elvish face- you're starting to worry me. You and Arcady- babbling
fools]<<<<<
        --  Voltaire <12:40:00/03-11-55>

>>>>>[If ye don' like me company, i kin vanish. Are ye good wi a pistol,
fly-girl? Oh, an watch ou' fer the mini-mines...]<<<<<
        --  Arcady <12:40:42/11mar55>

>>>>>[Ok, ok. It's just a little creepy in this hole, *Quid gurgustium*.
Where are you? I'm using therms and don't see you.]<<<<<
        --  Voltaire <12:41:00/03-11-55>

>>>>>[That's as should be! Keep still, willya! _You_ I kin see, which is
what I'm _tryin_ to prevent]<<<<<
        --  Arcady <12:41:12/11mar55>

>>>>>[What I want is to know what _you_ want. Just whisper in my shell
like ear. Speak the words, a little begging never hurt anyone...much. 

BTW, treatment your friend is receiving at my hands, et.al. is simply
dreadful. Havn't had me a girrl in seems like Aaages...]<<<<<
        --  LexAnder <12:45:00/03-11-55>

*****Encrypt Haze of Blood Black Revision -- CyberWraith
>>>>>[Try that encrypt.  And the rifle was a custom-built one.]<<<<<
        --  Durandal <16:34:59/03-11-55>

>>>>>[Excuse me Necromancer? What do you mean, I might want to take a
longer trip? I've been away from this plex long enough already... I would
like to stay longer if I could, but circumstances do not allow it. *sigh*
oh well.]<<<<<
        -- Coyote <Leavin' 2morrow>

>>>>>[Huntr/Killr...S'the [blind] hier! Woke this time
unatten.una.unattended and wuz abble to extrek..extrick.. i untied self.
there is a loopy guy who doznt like yu...imnot doin so well, but, see me!
got self out of bind and bakk on pavement. 

Huntr im on the lam from thatt fraggerr...cant tell my condition or
appearance but it likes me not. think i finded, found a..dark 'n inobvious
stairwell but what the hell do i no.. can you send help.. i only guess the
team is long gone.. feels like daze.. i cant defend meat, parts dont work
so good. if you cannt send help fer me im callin the least violent
authoritiez and turnin self in as im not ever seein that fraggin friend uv
yers agin. huntr- he dont likke yew very well, he espressed hiz sentamentz
to yew thru me if im rembemerrin, rememembbe, thinkin bakk rightly

send a GenDel messge to this jakk an i will try an pull it latr

anyway i no itz nigh unto impossabal- so may be this is g'bye, no regrte,
no regretz]<<<<<
        -- AGDtelcom:[blind] <14:30:00/11mar55>

*****Encrypt Haze of Blood: Halberd's Sweep Defense Protocol: Coyote MPCP
>>>>>[Coyote, don't worry about it -- Necromancer will be fine.  He's got
a lot on his mind.  For that matter, I do to.  Take care of yourself,
Coyote, you hear?  I don't think I can stand coming as close as I did last
night to losing a frie -- never mind.  Forget it.  Take care.]<<<<<
         --  Durandal <19:44:55/03-11-55>

>>>>>[Bounty will be issued from private funds to the person or persons
who return Akir na Sidh Tuiredh, online as [blind], into the custody of
Huntr/Killr. 

The fee for recovery is =Y= 50,000. 

Party is in critical condition. Timely work of ultimate importance. 

Last tracable location Mainz/Wiesbaden public exchange, D-04-20-4452. 

This is a physical recovery. And I said _living_.]<<<<<
        -- Huntr/Killr <17:00:00/11mar55>

>>>>>[Huntr- saw update. Am taking vandal and going in. Sorry you won't
accompany us.  Sl'an-]<<<<<
        --  Wulfwyll <18:08:49/11mar55>

>>>>>[Clever move, clever clever .  .  NOT. You think it's gonna take me
ten minutes to find that little fairy hag? Kripes-Man! She can't fraggin'
_see_! Maybe when I katcher this time I'll let you have a little lookie on
the vid-phone while I blow out her spine...\\LINK INTERRUPT\\]<<<<<
        --  LexAnder <18:25:46/03-11-55>

>>>>>[H/K- Volt is to ground, she'll keep til mornin'. I'm goin in on
thissun fer free- Frag! Can't believe I saider...but I consider me hired
to this job. 

Just increase my percentage on this run- I'm havin the whingin guilts fer
lettin the little scruff get nabbed in the first place.]<<<<<
        --  Arcady <18:25:58/03-11-55>

>>>>>[Tag Huntr/Killr! Bins Mauslink- sink ai haff seen this one yeu ahr
vantink. Aber- Ich bins Student! So ai will nicht try to ..ah.. to run mit
yeu. Sie war bei der Untergrund Depo am Friedrich Ebert Einladen im
Wiesbaden. Gluck und Tschussi!]<<<<<
        -- Mauslink.Mainz.Uni <18:33:22/11mar55>

>>>>>[Wulfwyll, pick me up on way out- same BatBar, same BatTime. I
suppose a Ceramic Glock would not be offensive to the labor?]<<<<<
        -- LUpUs PrIM3 <19:44:52/03-11-55>

***** Encrypt BlackKnight - Sandman, Azrael, HellBeast *****
***** Caution! Sig line corrupted! Possible forgery! *****
>>>>>[ You have been selected for the run.  Refer all further inquiries to
HellSpawn. ]<<<<<
        -%$@&32Johnson <@$%(&#@%

>>>>>[Uh, I just mean it might be, uh, a while before you and Lauri go on
your little jaunt....]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <22:52:34/03-11-55>

>>>>>[Damn.... I wish I wasn't leaving so soon... I'd like to get a little
bit more info on just what you mean, Necromancer... what do you mean it
may be a while? Is there something that I should know? Lauri, are you
hiding something from us? We're your friends, damnit, we want to help if
we can! Necromancer, just what the hell are you talking about?]<<<<<
        -- Coyote <Clue me in here!>

>>>>>[Uh, well....Drek, man, I can't tell you, ask Lauri.  It's her
business, I guess.]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <23:44:24/03-11-55>

>>>>>[Then why'd you bring it up? Geez... I can't believe this... some
people... drop you little hints that something isn't quite right, and then
won't say anymore... its so damned frustrating... argh. 

Lauri, what's the story? What isn't Necromancer telling me? I really think
I ought to know...]<<<<<
        -- Coyote <Please tell me!>

***** Encrypt GrilledChicken version unique, HackerSmith Entertainment LTD *****
***** Private: vengeance
>>>>>[Vengeance, there is a problem.  I had a meating with some people I
have run with before, and some people I don't know, with one Mr. Johnson
regading a job.  Word came back from Mr. Johnsonthat we were all hired and
to get in touch with Hellspawn, with whom I have run before.  The
transmission I received from Mr. Johnson MAY be a forgery, or simply
tampered with.  I want to contact Hellspawn in the Mumbo-Jumbo nether
regions of weirdness that is your area, not mine (since I do not even
pretend to understand it).  I want to know if his mind has been corrupted
or if he is aware of circumstances in the same way that I am. I cannot
promise you much other than future service but my word is known and good. 
Ask around.  Of course, if all is well, and the run goes good, then I'll
be able to set you up with something nice.]<<<<<
        Beowulf King-Lear (02:02:13/03-12-55)

>>>>>[All will become clear in time, Coyote.  Just as all these memories
will fade in time, like tears in the rain (-- Bladerunner), so will all
that is occuring become clear to your eyes.  Take care.  And I'm sorry but
there isn't much you can do at this point.  Look, I'll tell you when you
get back.]<<<<<
         --  Durandal <08:48:43/03-12-55>

>>>>>[I don't like running off to Atlanta with this big mystery hanging
behind me, but I guess I'll have to put up with it since nobody else is
talking to me... *sigh*

Well, this is my last transmission before we get on that Sub-Orb to
Atlanta. Have a nice wek guys, and don't do anything really dramatic while
I'm gone, OK? Thanks, I appreciate it... 

Oh and Lauri, take care of yourself.]<<<<<
        -- Coyote <T/D Suppressed>

>>>>>[We'll probably end up doing something dramatic anyways.]<<<<<
         --  Durandal <10:51:02/03-12-55>

*****Encrypt Durandal*****
*****Encryption version 1.0:Target*****
*****Trace Warning system enabled*****
>>>>>[ Just an update on the cannons you ordered. Raptor is haveing a
little trouble getting by clearance. Your merchandise should be in by the
end of next week. We will discuss payment arrangements then]<<<<<
        --  Optimal(**:**:**/**/**/**)

*****Encrypt Haze of Blood: Optimal
>>>>>[Fair enough.]<<<<<
        --  Durandal <14:00:54/03-12-55>

>>>>>[Somehow I really doubt _you_ will tell him anytime soon,
Chris....]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <22:43:56/03-12-55>

>>>>>[Was she the -]<<<<<
        - She-Devil <22:44:04/03-12-55>

>>>>>[Yes.  Now be quiet and get back into the mainframe.  I'm still not
sure everything went that perfectly....and I don't want you out here
getting crashed.]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <22:45:11/03-12-55>

>>>>>[Greetings, everyone.  I have returned, just what you all needed. 
And I have a friend coming over sometime soon, I'm going to get her hooked
up after I read all this mail stuff... 

It's REPLY TIME!!!  Anyway, here's a few replies.  I'll send out more... 

Durandal.  The friend seems to be fine now (guess who's showing up?  She
doesn't know the local Shadowland numbers, and I'm giving them to her. 
You'll meet her soon), and so the help part can be ignored.  And as for
Necromancer, I bet he has troubles.  And I'm not planning on getting near
to him any time soon, UN- LESS I have a job with him.  Or if he requests
help some time soon. 

Necromancer and Icepick.  I don't care IF you want my help or not, you
request help I will come in.  ESPECIALLY if you're a fragging enemy. 
Well, that is if helping you won't hurt me in the long run...and arguments
are NOT hurting me. And as for Icepick, well Ehran is no sorcerer, he's a
full mage.  And he prob- ably can't deck at all either, and besides,
what's it matter? 

Still on you two...top of AI research.  I'm sorry, I don't think that
you're QUITE the top, I would have heard of you a little more.  Ah, who
really cares. I'll leave it alone.  I'm not in the mood.  And good luck on
getting that life. Talk to ya later]<<<<<
     - Solonus <02:53:42/03-13-55>

>>>>>[ Everyone who is involved in this current run (you know who you are)
should meet at ** Location Encrypted ** tonight to pick up you arms and
for briefing. ]<<<<<
        --  HellSpawn <09:03:23/03-13-55>

>>>>>[Piper, contact me as soon as you get back.  The group arrived today
in Mexico City.  I have arranged transportation for you to join
them.]<<<<<
        -- Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

>>>>>[Gawk, I hope the trip went O.K.  The Doc was really miffed that I
let you leave the country]<<<<<
        -- Couch <..:..:.. / ..-..-..>

*****ENCRYPT: Optimal V1.5
>>>>>[I'm back from the TT (for now), but I would really like to pick up
that armor coat.  Name a time, location, and price, and it will be
so.]<<<<<
        -- Piper <14:15:00/3-13-55>

>>>>>[Couch, the trip was fine except for that smuggling ship.  It was a
heck of a lot better than da belly of dat plane you had me in on da way to
Europe. 

Sorry if I got you ionto a tif wit da Doc, but da fraggin' French
dudes...]<<<<<
        -- Gawk <15:05:33 / 03-13-55>

*****ENCRYPT: the "Couch" potatoes V2.5*****
>>>>>[Mes Amies:  I am back in Seattle.  Couch, I want to take care of a
few things before I meet you guys in Mexico.  Also, I may have need of a
team for a run in TT later.  Stay tuned!]<<<<<
        -- Piper <14:26:20/03-13-55>

***** Encrypt: Black Demon (Necromancer)
>>>>>[Necromancer, I read your message on "friends".  Well, I just figured
I'd let you get a few things straight. 

I know I'm not your friend.  There's no chance that I'm GOING to be your
friend. I don't WANT to be your friend.  But you were once an ally, and
you have done nothing hostile against me, so I'm going to help you out
when you need it. 

I may hate you, and disbelieve you, but I'm not going to let your pride
get you killed, got it?  If you request help, you'd better realize that
I'M going to help you out if I want to. 

Necromancer, I will only hurt you if you hurt me, and be warned that if
you DO hurt me I'll cause a LOT of damage to you.  Trust me on that one. 
So we're stuck being allies. 

Necromancer, get that life back soon.  You need to do a little less
decking, and and have a little more fun.  Got it?]<<<<<
        --  Solonus <16:42:30/03-13-55>

*****Encrypt CyberWraith-DeathWarrant-Encode-Level(16549):Spike to Durandal
>>>>>[Thanks for the info...  Not a bad code.  Give me a call some time,
we can compare notes, and skills.  ****LTG#****]<<<<<
        --  CyberWraith (17:40.16/03.13.55)

>>>>>[Two boxes of match grade to the winner.]<<<<<
        --  The Extremist (17:44.27/03.13.55)

>>>>>[Solonus, shut the drek up, or you are going to be in more drek than
you care to know about.  If Necromancer doesn't want you as a friend, I
advise you take his advice.  Frag, I can even see why.  And Solonus, you
cannot cause as much damage to me as I can to you.  That's the beauty of
having a second job, other than the shadows, you see.]<<<<<
         --  Durandal <16:53:18/03-13-55>

*****Encrypt VengTech-SuperT-Ebony/Ivory-(99.44):Spike to Beowulf King-Lear
*****FYEO:Beowulf King-Lear
>>>>>[Will take it underadvisement and return info to you as soon as
possible. Special favor will not be required, as this is a major part of
covering my own, and my chummers' hoops.  If you like, meet me at VengTech
****Phys.Add**** this evening at 2300, and I will make the attempt, and we
can converse as to the results, and also as to the planning of the
run.]<<<<<
        -- Veangeance (17:55.08/03.13.55)

***** Encrypt: Fire of the Ancients (Durandal)
>>>>>[Nice decryption program, Durandal.  Got my encryption down in, what,
two minutes?  What were you doing at the time, anyway? 

Anyway, is there any particular reason that you're threatening me?  I was
reasonably sure we were on decently professional terms.  Oh well.  Stay
out of my encryption, will ya, and at least encrypt it if you're GOING to
decrypt my stuff... 

On to the message.  I'm going to continue with how I'm talking, EXACTLY,
and if anything happens to me you can bet that there are going to be a few
people find- ing out whatever they can on the incident.  I can cause more
damage than you'd care to know about, especially since I DO have the more
than one job. 

And as for who can cause the most damage...I don't think that either of us
would like to start a war.  But I'm going to do it if I need to.  And
trust me, I can cause enough damage that you'd wish that you hadn't
fragged with me. 

Just stay out of my conversations, and leave me alone on this topic, and
I'll leave you alone.  That's how I want it.  Got it?  Thank you. 

Talk to ya later, and if you reply would you PLEASE encrypt the
thing?]<<<<<
        -- Solonus <17:02:00/03-13-55>

*****Encrypt Haze of Blood DNRL [Solonus]
*****Black Defense Protocol Engaged
>>>>>[It's not my problem if your encryption algorithim sucks drek.

No, I don't got it, fraghead.  Not unless you want forty armed guards all
over your damn house in under an hour.  Tell me how your magic is gonna
beat five mages and 40 LMG's, huh, fragger? 

And I reserve my right to tear your encryption to shreds.

No matter how hard you try, you just aren't gonna be able to start a war,
you drekker.  I carry more weight that you'll ever see in your lifetime. 
Twin stars and an Ares Corporate logo tend to get your fragging ass geeked

*** Upload VisFile: Blueprints, Solonus' Residence

Of course, I don't want to see ya geeked.  If you stuff the drek, you're a
half-decent chummer.  Now leave Necromancer alone, he's got problems of
his own.  That means that if you respond to this message you do it
privately, got it drekhead?]<<<<< *****Trace-And-Destroy: Unauthorized
Download Detected: Terminated [ 1 for 1 ]
         --  Durandal <18:02:36/03-13-55>

>>>>>[My bleeding head.  Who woulda thought that a small, easy vacation
period could be so fragging stressing.  My heads still spinning.  Here I
spend a week in Germany to relax and try to find T.C. (Just try that
chummer, try finding one Amerindian shaman who doesn't want to be found in
a counrty.) and spirits, what else could happen?  I ran into my favorite
combat mage, Sly, who thought it'd be fun to test some new spell on me. 
T.C. showed up Sly left (with a little persuasion).  So she found me
instead.  Then Stilletto and Saber drop me a line wondering how things are
going and want me to come visit (don't ask how they found where I was). 
Next, I try and find a little RnR in Munich. Some damned bunch o' gutter
rats try to mess me up.  So I journey over to Belfast, thinking of quickly
going in and out before I go home.  Well, I got out quicker than I
intended.  A small fracas in the bar helped towards that end.  You know, I
think I'll stay home. I think someone was trying to tell me that a decker
belongs in the matrix, not in some spirit forsaken back alley.  Yep, stay
in Seattle, its safer there.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <SpInsPiNSPin>

***** Encrypt: Private (Durandal)
>>>>>[Durandal, you know I think I'm a little annoyed with you now.

First of all, what were you doing on my mail all the time anyway?  The
message was sent out ONCE, and it wasn't all that important, so what the
hell were you doing, just hovering over my mail and decrypting it as it
comes? 

Anyway, thanks for thinking I have a house.  I think that what security is
at my APARTMENT will be alerted, and that's a lot.  Attacking would be a
BAD idea, and it would get me mad too.  Besides which, I'm not AT home. 
Can't even get a trace on a terminal, can you (a safe terminal.  Trust me,
I'm hard to find). 

As for the plans...nice little representation, don't you think?  Copied
that thing a while back just so a few people like you would find it...I
think the address is somewhere in Phoenix. 

I may not be able to beat you, but I DO know who you are, and I can frag
your credibility so easily...ah, who cares.  I'm getting tired of this
flame war with you, and it's pointless.  I like Ares, but I have a hard
time believing that you can call the entire forces of them upon one
runner. 

And I'm planning on leaving Necromancer alone UNLESS he asks for help.  Or
if he continues insulting me, and so on.  Got it?  If he has so many
problems, what is he doing running anyway?  (Necromancer, if you're
reading this, thanks a lot for being so bored as to crack all my stupid
encryptions.  Maybe I'll send off a few hundred encrypted messages to
waste your time on...)

Oh, and you know what, Durandal?  That Trace and Burn put me VERY close to
de- claring war on you.  I'm not up for having your IC wipe out library
computers. Now, keep the stuff to yourself, and leave me alone.  I got
better things to do, like instuct Quickling here on how to get into the
Seattle Shadowland (she only knows Chicago right now...she'll be hooked up
soon enough.)

Now, go away and leave me alone]<<<<<
        -- Solonus <21:08:30/03-13-55>

>>>>>[Heh....Would of heard of me, eh?  Well, now, I think if you _hadn't_
heard of me that would be the measure of my talent....]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <21:14:21/03-13-55>

>>>>>[Got any troubles, Ded-boy?]<<<<<
        - Icepick <21:15:32/03-13-55>

>>>>>[Not for now, 'pick.  Been pretty wiz since the Possession....]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <21:16:23/03-13-55>

>>>>>[As have I.]<<<<<
        - She-Devil <03-13-55>

>>>>>[Well, that goes with out saying....Now if you could only make some
improvements on me and Chris' software....]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <21:17:55>

>>>>>[Working on it, Jer....I am still working on figuring out my own code
so I can work on that, now that I have a "body"....]<<<<<
        - She-Devil <21:19:32/03-13-55>

>>>>>[Trust me on this one, Necromancer, to do AI research you need some
facil- ities.  And facilities mean time spent in one place, and THEN I'd
say that I've heard of you. Oh well.  And sorry, I can't think of anywhere
you can get AI facilities, except maybe Beckman back home...]<<<<<
        --  Solonus <21:24:30/03-13-55>

>>>>>[I am very sorry that I have not been able to respond to you, Cat
Dancing. I'll be in Belfast tomorrow, hopefully connecting with Hermit and
Stormfalcon. Perhaps you would like to join us?]<<<<<
        --  Valentine(22:30:13/03-13-55)

>>>>>[Uh, bite me, Solonus.]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <21:30:04/03-13-55>

>>>>>[Oh, good answer.  *sigh*]<<<<<
        - She-Devil <21:31:24/03-13-55>

>>>>>[Hey, who asked you?]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <21:31:50/03-13-55>

>>>>>[She-Devil, how was Necromancer's answer?]<<<<<
        --  Solonus <21:33:56/03-13-55>

>>>>>[Why should he encrypt his replies to your idiotic comments?  And
your 5Y terminal encyption is supposed to do something?  Jesus H. Christ,
will someone shut him up already?]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <21:35:54/03-13-55>

>>>>>[Really.]<<<<<
        - Icepick <21:36:07/03-13-55>

>>>>>[Pretty wiz, there, Durandal....Where the hell are you gonna
get....oh, is _that_ who you are working for now?  Heh, planning on taking
a trip to Detroit anytime soon?]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <21:38:31/03-13-55>

>>>>>[In light of recent events, I have been thinking (trust me, its hard
to do after you bounced off pavement and been thrown through a wall) that
I definately need to improve.  I was made what I am, now its time to learn
how to use it.  This waif of a decker needs to learn a little more about
the more physical aspects of this world.  Anyone willing to teach?  I'm
willing to pay.  In nuyen and sweat.  And I don't want Sabre to do it. 
She has enough to do right now.  Any takers?]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <Aspirin is wonderful>

>>>>>[Aw Necromancer, don't let him get to ya.  Ignore them, and they
generally go away.  Keep giving them attention, and they want more.  Kinda
like those spirits in the old book (yes, hard copy book) Queen of the
Damned (by a lady named Race??). They just like to have their egos
stroked.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <Cannot believe I got into this>

>>>>>[Heh, I don't have to devote much time to cracking encryptions these
days, Solonus....She-Devil takes care of those for me.  And I don't need
help from you....or anyone, for that matter....]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <21:41:27/03-13-55>

>>>>>[Jer, I have some changes to make in the new system you are working
on. I'll get Durandal the specifications....Would you be so kind to
deliver them to Ded-boy, Durandal?  This means a lot....]<<<<<
        - She-Devil <21:43:41/03-13-55>

>>>>>[Jesus, Alex....I'm still trying to figure how this is supposed to
work. All right, as soon as I get those, I'll see what I can do.]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <21:46:00/03-13-55>

>>>>>[You're probably right, Harlequin....but it's so much fun to torment
him, ya know?]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <21:50:03/03-13-55>

>>>>>[*ooooooooooowwwwwwww* I'd offer to help you, Harly, but I just got
back into town myself and will be lying low until I get my strength back
to normal and this damn flourocarbon blood replacements out of my body... 
Besides after my last meeting I'm not sure you would like to learn how to
lose...  But spurs and katanas I can teach you if you'd like.]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(22:53:14/03-13-55)

>>>>>[Yes, we're back.  CoHort and all others, I'm sorry but we're going
to have to turn you down in favor of Harlequin's offer for the B-day party
for my dad.  And thanks for watching the Hudson, CoHort.  I'll be over
tomorrow to pick it up for dad.  He needs his sleep.]<<<<<
        --  Diana, Mistress of the Night(22:55:02/03-13-55)

>>>>>[And Bruce?  We need to talk.  Soon.]<<<<<
        --  Diana, Mistress of the Night(22:55:33/03-13-55)

>>>>>[ The party may commence, chummers. I'm back from Lauderdale (home of
sand, sun, and assassins). It appears that Aztech had a lead on me all the
way from Seattle. No sooner did I step off the fragging Cessna, I was
jumped by two goons from Aztech Security! Goes to show how lax/easily
bribe-able airport security can be, ay? They said that I was wanted for
assisting in the murder of Aztech personnel. Whether that means Gallagher,
or the company men that attacked us at the concert, I dunno. 
  
After magiking them both through a plate glass window, I was detained by
the afore mentioned airport security, who asked me a few inane questions
("Yes, it was in self defense. No, I wasn't carrying any firearms. No, I'm
not under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or stim-chips."), made me sign
a statement, and then mysteriously sent me on my way, presumably to cover
up the corruption in their force. 
  
Aztech didn't interfere with my vacation after that, (lucky for them) and
I spent my days lounging on the beach, playing volleyball, working on my
killer tan, and sipping pina coladas. 
  
So what's happened up here? ]<<<<<
                --  Warped Warlock <22:56:11/03-13-55>

>>>>>[Spurs is cool.  I have those already.  Sabre might let me borrow her
Katana for practice.  Guns wise, you can only get so good on an range. 
I'm looking for that special up-close, in-your- face type training. 
Brawling, pugilism, the martial arts.  I'm sick of staying at home and
decking or hiding in the back of the group when the lead flies (Having one
s-link and using two guns generally makes people twichy). Glad to see you
back in town.  And I'll be glad to see you all in person.  Lladwh
all.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <Aspirin.lots of aspirin>

>>>>>[ Do I hear the chink of credsticks? If it's not too urgent right
now, I'll do it for something to do and a bit of nuyen. Gotta go. ]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame (00:00:00/10-10-10)

>>>>>[ Hmmm, is this to or about Necromancer? The two of them seem about
as interesting and amusing. And the author was Rice. Good taste, by the
way. ]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame (00:00:00/10-10-10)

>>>>>[ Never mind, as the infamous *grin* Action Jackson has already
spoken forth. I'm good, if I say so myself, but he doth seem a bit better.
>From what I've heard, you would be wise to accept his offer. ]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame (00:00:00/10-10-10)

>>>>>[If he's reading my encrypted stuff, he can go ahead and encrypt the
stuff himself.  It's a matter of protocol. 

And are you going to go ahead and get something that I can't crack?]<<<<<
        --  Solonus <07:51:43/03-14-55>

>>>>>[Well, She-Devil, would you go ahead and leave my encrypts alone
then? There really isn't much of a need to read my stuff, trust me it's
pretty bor- ing.  Oh well. 

And you asked for help, Necromancer.  Be prepared for what that might
bring. Or who.]<<<<<
        --  Solonus <07:53:23/03-14-55>

>>>>>[Torment...me?  I consider all of this quite fun. 

Of course, it's using up time.  I can't afford too much more.  Oh well,
I'm just ending ALL conversation on this topic for a while.  Talk to you
later.]<<<<<
        --  Solonus <07:54:34/03-14-55>

*****Encrypt Haze of Blood Black Revision
*****Autodefense Protocols Engage
>>>>>[Go ahead, declare war.  We'll see what happens, eh, chummer?]<<<<<
         --  Durandal <8:00:21/03-14-55>

>>>>>[Solonus, please be informed that Necromancer knows what he's doing
with artificial intellegences.]<<<<<
        --  Durandal <08:02:13/03-14-55>

*****Encrypt Silver Shield Necromancer MPCP
>>>>>[I'm working for Ares now.]<<<<<
         --  Durandal <08:03:41/03-14-55>

***Encrypt Shield of Darkness v1.0 Durandal MPCP
>>>>>[Uh, yeah....I kinda picked that up....BTW, thanks for bringing over
those plans....This is proving to more a pain in the butt than I thought
it would be, but so far everything seems to be all right.]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <08:50:34/03-14-55>

>>>>>[Oh, Durandal and Edge....I got those hollowpoints, so unless you
guys send me a new offer, I'll take Durandal's bid of 1K for
them....]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <08:51:45/03-14-55>

>>>>>[Boy, oy boy, were the air corridors busy this weekend.  What with
all of the shadow folk flyin' to "spring break" or back from an early
break.  Ya know, maybe we should all use the same travel agent. I can see
the commercials now..... 

"The next time business takes you out of town, come visit the friendly
folks at Shadow Travels, Inc., the official travel agent of the Seattle
shadow community." Yeah. 

Hey, Warped Warlock, the Azzies just have a grudge with you over the
concert debacle or maybe they've decided you've got it out for them, or
nobody got as good a look at my face.  Ask Morgue if he's had any trouble. 
Me and the rest of the Frypp Securities, Inc. employees had a fun week in
the desert playin' cowboys (us) and indians (Pueblo Council Border
Security).  But, anyway, I didn't have any trouble with the Azzies (I
don't think they were Azzies anyway), which amazes me as we were
practically in their front yard. 

While I'm thinking about it, Vilya, did you get my postings to you while
you were, uuuuhhhh, out?]<<<<<
     -- Jacamus (07:11:34 PST[is it really that early????] / 03-14-55)

*****Encrypt Piper*****
*****Encryption:Target version 3.0*****
*****Trace warning system enabled*****
>>>>>[ Well, I am in Mexico right now with the others. Raptor does have it
in though and you can pick it up at ***location***. The cost? How does
2000 =Y= sound?]<<<<<
        --  Optimal(**:**:**/**/**/**)

>>>>>[2000 =Y= apiece, fine.  Meet you there.]<<<<<
        --  Durandal <10:42:23/03-14-55>

***** Encrypt: WaterWierd (Durandal)
***** Encrypt: Private (Durandal)
>>>>>[Want war?  What's the point?  It's not like it'll matter all that
much if we do. 

What's the point?  Just because I bug Necromancer a little (and so does
every- one else.  Apparently ALL elves do) doesn't mean anything.  Oh
well.  I'd rath- er skip the war, if you don't mind.]<<<<<
        --  Solonus <11:43:08/03-14-55>

>>>>>[He may know what he's doing, but I'd hardly call him the top expert
in the world on it, like he was saying. 

All I want is for him to admit is that he isn't the best.  He may be good,
but not the best.]<<<<<
        --  Solonus <11:44:27/03-14-55>

>>>>>[Optimal:  I have the goods from Raptor.  It's very nice, just what I
needed.  Raptor has the cred, plus a little extra. Merci boucoup!]<<<<<
        -- Piper <11:15:00/03-14-55>

*****ENCRYPT the "Couch" potatoes V3.0*****
>>>>>[Mes Amies:  My business here is finished, and I'm ready to join you. 
I will be there shortly.  Please have someone meet me at ***location***. 
See you guys soon.]<<<<<
        -- Piper <11:18:00/03-14-55>

>>>>>[Never said I was top....obviously those guys over at Renraku have s
something on me.  I said I was in the top ten in the field.  However, I
would appear to be rapidly gaining....]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <13:12:21/03-14-55>

>>>>>[I have some more improvements to show you, Jer.  I figured out how
to free up some more processor time to fix my response....I am now about
twice as fast as you....]<<<<<
        - She-Devil <13:13:47/03-14-55>

>>>>>[Jesus....Ok, I'll come over and take a look.]<<<<<
        - Necromancer <13:14:32/03-14-55>

>>>>>[Worped Worlock, I don't know if you are back yet, but you better
hurry! Hirisoto is visiting Aztechnology headquarters this week.  We can
probably arrange something, if you know what I mean!]<<<<<
        -- Frosty <13:11:22 / 03-14-55>

>>>>>[Ah wha' a good vacation.  Colice an' M'self jus' got back from Sunny
Florida.  Jus' can' beat seein' al of those College students actin like
fools. Jus' want'd ta check an' see if there is an'thin' tha' I miss'd
while i wa' gone.]<<<<<
        --  STREETWOLF( Fire is an Elf's Best Friend)(14:34:45/03:12:55)

>>>>>[Where did that slitch of an AI go, anyway?  Did someone do something
about her, or is she roaming around the Matrix?]<<<<<
        - Icepick <13:43:45/03-14-55>