>>>>>[I'm out here.  What can I do for you?]<<<<<
     -- Dashira <15:06:34/03-13-56>

>>>>>[Dashira! Thanks for the hasty reply! Listen, I need to meet you,
and I'll let you set the time/place (although soon and within reasonable
distance, of course). You may have some information I need, and I belive I
have something you would be most intrested in hearing. I propose a
straight trade, no strings attached. What do you say, omae?]<<<<<
     -- Genocide <00:50:50/03-14-56>

>>>>>[Razor, where have you been? I've been at your place and checkin'
all over town for you, mate. Listen, I got something to discuss with you.
Drop me a line when you can, will you?

BTW, have you taken care of that survaillance dude yet?]<<<<<
     -- Genocide <01:00:01/03-14-56>

*****Private:the Whistler
>>>>>[As much as this goes against Purple's wishes, I must inform you that
my name is Spring Rivers, not Spring Fresh Feeling or any other bit out a a
soap ad.  Get it right, or no free backrubs! :)]<<<<<
        --  Spring Rivers <16:22:07/03-13-56>

>>>>>[Hey, anybody out there seen any o' them tails today? I ain't, and the
boys all say the same thing. Don't know where they went to all of a sudden,
but I tell ya now, I ain't likin' this bit o' the country too much these
days. S'about time I picked up and got the frag out, I'm thinkin'. So I been
doin' a bit o' diggin' around and I find out there's maybe a couple vamps
hangin' out down in Puyallup docks, maybe doin' a bit o' unpleasantness with
some of the locals. So maybe I go see if this new blade o' mine is as good
as I was told.

Anybody wanna come along, drop me a line. We'll meet somewhere real sunny
and see if maybe we can't get a little party goin' on.]<<<<<
        --  Jolly Roger <10:10:05 / 03-13-56>

>>>>>[Hey Cait, where's the big goon at? Ya never told me that bit. And
who'm I lookin' for for D'fly?]<<<<<
        --  Jolly Roger <10:13:35 / 03-13-56>

>>>>>[I may be interested.  What kind of info is it that you believe I
have?  And, what would you be willing to trade for it?  As for the trade
with no strings attached, that would depend on the info being traded.
Till your response, I'll be waiting.]<<<<<
     -- Dashira <01:10:33/03-14-56>

***** Private: Dashira
>>>>>[I belive you remeber a very specific Corporation that aquired your
specific intrest not too long ago in the FRFZ. I have reason to belive
that you have something thay want hidden, and that you don't actually
know about it (which is why they have left you alone). This is really to
much to be dumping you "public". Please set up a meet ASAP]<<<<<
     --  Genocide <11:05:37/03-14-56>

>>>>>[Hoy Jolly Roger, I am a physical adept who has just returned to this
fair city and who has a beef with vampires.  If you want some help send info
about when. I have a big axe to grind with them]>>>>>
        --  Paladin <07:11/03-14-56>

*****PRIVATE: Trixie
>>>>>[Ok thanks for your time.]<<<<<
        -- Flute ( Testy / Temper )

*****PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[Make you a deal. I'll upload Zeps 1 & 2 for you if you can
upload me two Hendrix Albums. I'd like for "The Land of the New
Rising Sun" to be on one of the albums.]<<<<<
         -- Flute (I WANT / HENDRIX)

*****PRIVATE: Sneakthief
>>>>>[Somebody just tried to make a hit on Jonesy and Flute at the hotel. The
fool died, because Flute saw him while she was jacked into the hotel
security system. Jonesy got him at the door. I moved them to another
hotel and we could use your help. They are now at >>encrypted<<. Get down
there and we'll make plans to move everybody down to the far

SIGNAL TERMINATED AT SOURCE]<<<<<
       -- Zactof (17:09:25 GMT / 3-14-56)

*****PRIVATE: Tunnel-Rat
>>>>>[Hey Rat, get your ass up and on a plane to >>encrypted<<. The tickets
are under the Thompson ID. I'll meet you at the airport upon your
arrival. Jonesy and the rest of the group are in trouble. If you
know who thier contact is get him/her moving to find them.

P.S. I can get us firearms at the airport so don't try and smuggle anything
through the place. The guards shoot first and don't ask questions to
anyone but elves.]<<<<<
        -- Sneakthief (11:14:13 CST / 3-14-56)

***** Private: Flute
>>>>>[No, no, no.  It was the LP I was hopin' to get.  Its the actual,
physical, vinyl feel of the disc that matters most.

What else've you got to offer?]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (11:50:23 / 03-14-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

***** Private: GoD
>>>>>[Yep, that's her.  You'll hafta meet her.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (11:54:23 / 03-14-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

>>>>>[Hey, I was sitting in the editing room, minding my own biz, when this
shot comes up on the trid.  I couldn't help but notice, record, and send you
guys a copy...

+++++Begin File Transfer

...Scene of a press conference for the Metahuman Orphan & Relief Fund.  An
older Ork is speaking, wearing an older suit and spectacles...

"We would just like to thank one Mr. Harry Turnbull for his donation of
786,425 nuyen which he generously transferred to our bank.  You won't believe
what this will do to help underprivledged metahuman children around the
Seattle area!"

+++++End File Transfer

Wow.  Sorta brings a tear to your eye, don't it?]<<<<<
         --EyeOnAmerica (11:00:23/3-14-56)

>>>>>[Yes.  From laughing so hard.]<<<<<
         --Ebony Kris (11:23:45/3-14-56)

***** Private: Trixie
>>>>>[Um... sure, I guess, but Casa de Frypp is booked pretty solid.

Mostly because I don't think you'd want to set foot in my place (you
might draw back a stub) and I know my chances of living to see the
sun again would drop considerably with you in the apartment.

You're welcome to the official Guest Couch of Doom in Spark's office
though, with complimentary urnal mint on your pillow and maid
service the next time we burn it out.  You know, I think you, of all
of our guests, might be the first to actually get a decent night's
rest in Spark's office....

Or we could try to find someplace to put you up.  Write it off as a
corporate expense - call you a software advisor - or something.  Bring
some more sales stuff down with you and I'll wave it at the
accountants if they raise a fit.

A vegetarian, huh?  The books say elves are vegetarians, too, but
that must only be elves born in the Sixth World or something because
I gotta have my steaks.

I don't care, surprise the hell out of us.]<<<<<
       -- Freddy Frypp (12:00:00 / 03-14-56)
          President
          Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

>>>>>[The guys who were following me are gone, too.  I just thought
that after beat me up, they figured the message was dilivered and
left.

Herr Jackson, now that it is save again, can we do that bioware implant?
You can send someone to get me at >>>address<<<.  Just leave a message
that you come before.]<<<<<
        -- Basilisk <18:25:38 GMT/14.Mar.56>

***** Private: Freddy Fripp
>>>>>[hey she cooks too??? hmmm.. think I might have
to look into this, mind setting an extra place? how's you and leticia
getting along? I hope she's not being to much trouble.  please, tell Karen
I said thanks and that it will only be for a couple of more days.  me and
josh have a little more cleaning up to do and I think jolly rogers might have
someone I can have permanent. ]<<<<<
        -- GoD <13:40:23/03-14-56>

***** Private: Jolly Roger
>>>>>[hey I was lookin' around for a babysittin' service and
I was pointed your way.  can you give me the who's and what's of it?
it's my cousin, she's 8 wonderfuly cute and a holy terror.  I can't keep her
at my place for obvious reasons. but you know she's blood and I really need
some one to look after her whilest I take care of a little bussines.  Let me
know what.]<<<<<
        -- GoD <13:45:30/03-14-56>

***** PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[Alright.  I talked it over with my "sales" department and
they said that part of my job description is to do demo's of our
equipment.  I had not thought about this before but I guess you do run
a security agency of sorts.

I could come down there and demo our stuff to you with the law enforcement /
high threat response team / fast response team / magical laws training
trids and have your officers run through it and see if they like it at all
then have your sales / procurement department get ahold of Jackie in
sales.  I feel a little strange about doing this though.  Its not like
I really need to come down there for something work related.

Well, If NB gets to go to London for a trip that cost us about 20k in
food and "misc expenses" I can spend a couple bucks.  Ill see you over
the weekend.

I just set up a demo for you on Monday afternoon and another on Tuesday.]<<<<<
        -- Trixie <18:40:31 / 03-14-56>
           Head of Operations
           Industrial Sound and Magic

***** Private: Basilisk
>>>>>[I understand your a doctor. well doctor, I have a couple of questions
mainly on Bio-ware.  Well, doc, I'm Magically active, and well I'm wondering
if Bio-ware is safe for a person such as myself?]<<<<<
        -- Thomas G. Knight <14:32:58/03-13-56>

>>>>>[Of course.  How about this evening?  I'll be there around >>time<< and
we'll talk]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson <17:13:45/03-14-56>

***** Private: Genocide
>>>>>[Actually, as a matter of fact, I do seem to recall a few corps that
were interested in me in the FRFZ.  I strongly doubt that I have
something that they want hidden though--at least nothing that I don't
know about.  However, as you said, this is getting a little too specific
to get 'public' about.  Your proposal interested me.  If you would like
to meet, I'll be at <encrypted> this evening.]<<<<<
     --  Dashira <14:17:22/03-14-56>

*****PRIVATE: Kor
>>>>>[Hey Kor remember me. I helped to bail your but out, Treebear
came with me. Anyways Sneakthief and I need to get a hold of two
Ares Predators w/ Four clips o' exploding bullets. I got 18 hours
so call in some markers and I'll pay you a down payment for your
trouble.

+++TRANSFER: 3K nY  ]<<<<<
         -- Tunnel-Rat (23:19:59 GMT / 3-14-56)

>>>>>[Hoi all, Colice here yet again.  Sorry I have been so silent, but our
vigils for Nex have kept me very occupied.  I also had to sneak out to the
doctor.  I was feeling quite ill, but I didn't want to worry STREETWOLF.  Well
I had a check up and found out that..................I'M PREGNANT.
Yes I am pregnant.  I just found this out the yesterday.
I am so excited.  We are going to bring a life into this world.]<<<<<
        --  Colice Brightstar<18:45:45/03-14-56>

>>>>>[Yer WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  PREGNANT????????? HOW????????
Oh m'goddess, I'm gonna be a daddy.  Oh my Oh.
Hey ever'one ou' there I'm gonna be a daddy.

Oh Colice I luv ya hun.  Oh is this a good omen er wha'?]<<<<<
        --  STREETWOLF(Fire is an Elf's Best Friend)<18:48:30/03-14-56>

*****PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[What I want still stands... but here's my next two offers...

1)You find a way to make a vinal press of my two vinals (Zep 1 & @)

2)Have you ever seen a seven-year-old girl run rampid through
a secure (Not yours) computer system. I don't do permanent mischief
, but I can make it so you havew an interesting *evil grin* day.]<<<<<
        -- Flute (I Want / Hendrix Now)

*****PRIVATE: Zactof
>>>>>[Are SneakThief and Rat in town yet? I can't wait to see the look
on thier faces.]<<<<<
        -- Flute (I Want a Nap / and some Hendrix)

***** Private: GoD
>>>>>[Well, at least yer thinking above the waist for a change....

Ummm.... to tell you the truth, I was planning on having Karen over
that night and... uh, well, you know, candles, some light music,
you know, the sort of stuff that gives me the hives.

You know you're welcome over at my place anytime, except this
weekend.  I hope you understand.

Anyway, yeah. Things are working out a helluva lot better than I
thought they would with her.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (09:10:12 / 03-14-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

***** Private: Trixie
>>>>>[Hunh?  I just meant for the paperwork.  Hell, we have people
from armament companies in town all the time and suck up to them for
good contracts and corporate sponsorship.  I just needed an excuse
for the bean-counters.

So I take it yer passing on the couch, huh?  Coward. <chuckle>

And "a security agency OF SORTS"!  Just what in the hell is that
suppossed to mean?!  We do everything LSS, Knight Errant, Eagle, NYPD
Inc., LAPD Inc. and all of the other big fish do - just on a helluva
lot smaller scale and with no exclusive contract. <grin>  Jeeze.

Anyway, this weekend, null sweat.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (21:21:21 / 03-14-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

***** Private: Flute
>>>>>[Yeah.  Uh-huh.  Whatever.

Vinyl isn't like chips.  I can't just hop down to the Radio Hut and
grab a vinyl press.... even if the last one wasn't disassembled forty
some years ago.  If you haven't noticed, even the indies aren't
pressing vinyl anymore.  It just costs too much.

The actual disks themselves or no deal.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (21:23:32 / 03-14-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

***** Private: Spark
>>>>>[Load in the Blaster for a coupla nights.  While yer at it, beef
up the SAN and the dish.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (21:24:00 / 03-14-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

*****Private:Topcat
>>>>>[Hey I heard you got out of the Tir.  So are ya up for a run. I'm
fraggin' bored here playing around in Renraku.  You heard of anything?  Call
me at <encrypted> to set up a meeting.]<<<<<
        --Johnny M (3/14/56 - 23:15)

*****PRIVATE: Irish
>>>>>[I heard about the Maxim people giving you trouble. I may have to
claim responibility for that. I can't tell you why yet, but I promise,
when the time is right, you will know all. I'm going undergroun, even
further so than we runners normally do. I will contact you again, most
likely through a contact.

    Erika, I hope you are safe, kidin. Until you both hear from me again,
Dia daoibh. God with you, chummers.]<<<<<
        -- Ripley <Bua Agus/Saoirse!>

>>>>>[
+++++  Newsfeed:  Video footage of Los Angeles at sunrise.  The streets are
not yet in gridlock and everything has a somewhat     peaceful air to it.
The view slides up into the top-right hand corner of the trid as an
impeccably groomed Hitler-youth type appears.

"Good morning from KONG news in Seattle!  I'm Rick Hauser and this
lovely lady next to me (cut to view of Barbie-clone who sets off a supernova
smile)  is Sheila Benton.  Todays top story comes from Los Angeles in the
CFS.  Lets cut to Jim live in Cal-Free for the details...Jim?"

(the trid blinks to a picture of what must be East Los Angeles.  Cars lie
overturned on the road, buildings have been burnt down to rubble in many
places, and widespread destruction prevails)

"Thanks, Rick.  This is Jim Michaels with KONG news and I am standing in
what _used_ to be an extremely peaceful part of the sprawling metropolis
known as Los Angeles.  As you see of to my right,"  The trid swings slowly
right to reveal the burned-out wreck of an armored car, "This was the scene
of nothing less than outright warfare!  One would think that from all of
this...this..._carnage_ that Tir Taingire had decided to mount an offensive,
but the truth is far stranger...."

A largish man appears next to Jim as the trid widens.  He wears the
coveralls and hat of a security firm in Los Angeles.  Jim turns to him and
speaks.  "Mr. Jensen, you were but one of the casualties of this attack,
would you care to tell the public what exactly happened here?!"

"It all happened so fast, I don't know where to start...oh, geez.  Look at
the truck!  Everything!"

Jim smacks Jensen across the face solidly.  "Get a hold of yourself, man!"

"Yes, yes.. I'm sorry, it's just that it was so horrible.  We were making a
delivery for a company, me and Ted were.  Just some chips, nothing really
special.  Anyways, we were out driving the PCH on our way to the warehouse
when this biker pulls up alongside us.  He looks in and gives me this grin,
I was driving.  Something about the grin told me it wasn't normal.  Then he
reaches into his pocket and pulls out a box, flips a switch and places it on
our...our hood."  Jensen trembles and fear plays though his eyes.  "There
wasn't any flash or anything, just a loud roar and then everything went black!"

"So you don't remember anything other than some biker placing what must have
been a bomb on your hood?"  Jim looks nothing less than perturbed.

"Well, yeah...I guess so."

"We'll be back after this word from our sponsors..."


NERPS!
NERPS!
NERPS!
NERPS!
It's not Just for Breakfast anymore!  (Famous athlete smiles, holding up a bowl)

Video returns to the grisly scene in LA.  "We're back.  Once again it
appears as if a truck was bombed here, we've found another witness who
revealed some very shocking details to us...Dino, what happened?"

A small figure dressed in light armor walks up next to Jim.  "Well, here's
what I can remember.  After the explosion tore apart the van, the maglock on
the rear doors released.  The explosion must've killed the power to it or
something.  Anyways, This guy starts walking up to the rear.  Now, I'm just
recovering from the shock of the explosion and now I see some guy coming
after me.  I don't know if he wants to help or what.  Then he pulls out a
Viper."

"Did you get a good view of him?"

"My vision was pretty shaky then, but he looked like an elf.  Was all
dressed up like a ganger, maybe he was an Ancient or something.  He had this
grin on his face, damn hard to describe.  Oh yeah!  And he had whiskers!"

"Whiskers?  You mean like a beard?"

"No, I mean whiskers, like a cat.  I know this sounds strange, but you
couldn't miss 'em, they were pretty long.  So this guy, he comes up to the
door and he says 'Open up or you'll all die and then I'll open it up.'  Now,
I'm no genius, but I'm in armor and I've got my trusty Uzi here.  This guy's
just asking to get nulled.  I tell him to frag off and let a burst go
through the door.  I didn't hear anything after that and wondered if I had
gotten him.  That's when I heard it."

"Heard what?"  Jim looked like a kid standing in front of the big present at
Christmas.

"The Banshee...this crazy *beep* brought a Banshee into LA!   I couldn't
believe it, I couldn't hear anything except the roar of the turbines in that
beast.  I looked out a side window to see its autocanon swiveled toward the
van.  Then I heard the crazy's voice again.  'You ready to open yet?'  My
hoop went into action right there and then.  I like my job and all, but it's
not worth facing down some wacko with a Banshee on his side.  I opened the
door and he threw my gun aside.  Then the guy makes me start loading the
chips  into the Banshee.  I never got a glimpse of the pilot, but the guy
with whiskers was definitely an elf.  I load about six crates of the things
when the sound of turbines raises so *beep*ing high that I can barely think.
The Banshee was powering up.  The whiskered loony turns my helmet around
backwards and boots me into an alley, there was a rush of wind and then the
sound of rotors. I get my helmet off in time to see three Yellowjackets
humming after the Banshee.  I hope they nailed those ba"beep"ds!"

The trid changes perspective so that Jim fills the screen once again.
"Those Yellowjackets were some of LA's finest.  What happened next?  See the
live recording from one of the Yellowjackets after this commercial message!"

LIVE!  Tonight on KONG!  Seattle's own Seahawks and their top-rated passer
Joel McDonough face the might of the New York Giants and their number one
rated defense!  It's the unstoppable force vs. the immovable object!  Don't
miss a single play!  Watch it!

The trid blips to a view of the newsroom where Rick and Sheila smile
vacantly.  "Now...that promised footage of the pursuit of the Banshee, you
won't believe what you see, I know I sure didn't."  They turn to look behind
them and the trid goes black for a second and then returns to a grainy,
jumpy image of the cityscape of LA and the tail-end of a departing Banshee.

According to radar, the Banshee is being closked at somewhere in the
1000km/h range.  Even more incredible is the fact that it's flying a mere 20
feet off the ground and threading buildings with reckless abandon.  Gasps
are heard from the newsroom watchers as the vid feed continues.  The Banshee
clips buildings and smashes cars from time to time drifting too low or not
cutting a turn sharp enough.  Rick adds a narrative as the view continues to
follow the Banshee throughout LA's streets.

"Although it is nearly suicidal, the Banshee pilot chose to remain close to
the ground as the Yellowjackets could not risk firing at them for fear of
hurting the populace.  But here they near the edge of the city, let's watch
the details unfold..."

The Banshee shoots out of the city streets like a bat out of hell.  The
sheer force of the wake left by the Banshee rattles the tiny Yellowjacket
violently.

Gaining distance rapidly on the slower helicopters, the Banshee blasts off
the mainland and speeds across the waters headed north.

"As you see, the thieves managed to make it into international waters before
they could be caught.  It is a tragedy that such a thing can take place in
todays world."

"Now, we move onto lighter news.  The city prepares for it's upcoming St.
Patrick's Day celebration as..." (block delete 20MP)

The feed fades to black]<<<<<
        --  TopCat <00:51:26/3-15-56>

*****Private: Johnny M
>>>>>[Johnny!  LTNS, chummer!  Lots to tell you and a big question, too.

First off, I _did_ make it out of the Tir.  TopCat don't fear the Tir no
more (yeahsureright).  No more playing watchdog to some fop of a nobleman.

Secondly, I've just completed a major haul!   You like Neil the Ork
Barbarian, right?  Well...I just acquired a few cases of sim-chips of his
newest (read: not yet released) release.  Problem is, I need a some buyers.
Can ya set me up with a link?  I've been out of the circuit for a bit and
I'm not quite sure to trust.  Standard percentage plus the usual bonus for
timeliness.  We can both come out of this one sitting pretty, chummer.

Lastly, I've heard the buzz of some gov't work.  A few friends of mine have
let out some leads on it but so far it's a null subject.  Supposed to be a
drek-hot job for enough nuyen to retire off of.  (Retire?!  Perish the
thought, I love this stuff!)  I know you have a bigger web than me so you
may want to drop a few lines and see what's going down, just remember old
TopCat when you look for some muscle for the job <G>.

Keep in touch, chief.  You know where to reach me.  Hell, you got me the
numbers in the first place!  And stop fragging with poor Renraku...Fuchi is
where the real deckers play <G>]<<<<<
        --TopCat <01:13:45/3-15-56>

>>>>>[Acknowledge. See you there, Dash!]<<<<<
     -- Genocide <17:02:34/03-04-56>

*****PRIVATE: Underworld Opera Advisory Commitee
>>>>>[Hello? Anyone in there?]<<<<<
        -- Gurth (18:27:07/03-14-56)

>>>>>[Hoi, Paladin. By "fair city" I am assumin' you mean that drek-coated
hoop-hole of a slag-ridden brothel Seattle? Not to be sayin' it ain't
pretty. I just think it smells like a troll right 'afore his monthly
hand-washin', is all.

But they got one thing I need, and it sounds like you'll be lookin' fer the
same fellas I am. So say I hook up with ya at the ol' Psychedelic Pirate
sometime in the next couple days, heh? Just let the barkeep know ya, and
I'll connect.

And hey, pay ain't exactly good, but it ain't gratis, neither. Heard this
lad's got some serious nuyen tied into his cold claws. I'm thinkin' we can
prolly liberate some a' them liquid assets -- and I ain't talkin' 'bout the
blood.

Details later, chummer. And hey, got any references?]<<<<<
        -- Jolly Roger <03:06:20 / 03-15-56>

*****PRIVATE: GoD
>>>>>[Heh heh. I was wonderin' how long it'd be 'afore someone took me up on
this one. Ya gotta know I was prolly less than half serious, mate, but I'd
be glad to do what I can fer ya. She human, or meta? I got some buds here in
FRFZ that'd be happy to keep an eye or two on 'er. But if she's related... I
couldn't fer sure promise she'd come back harborin' the same spirit she
showed up with.

On the other hand, I gotta a coupla chicas here in town who'd prob'ly be
more'n happy to take a trip out to ol' Deadinjunville ta follow some little
punk 'round town. I just couldn't promise ya much about that magical
trainin' bit.

If yer really interested, lemme know soon. And lemme know who she's gonna
like more -- my bud Suzanne, one a them dandelion-munchers with a nasty
habit of poppin' people she don't like, or my woman Gabrielle. Gabi's just
yer standard breeder-variety, but she's a musician, and I can guess she'd
prob'ly have yer cousin at any number of shows durin' her stint with her.

Or I can, like I said, maybe get one o' the Philharmonics to hang with her.
If I get one a the youngbloods, he ain't likely ta do anything'll piss me
off, but I can guess he ain't gonna be real good for the kid's mental
health, if ya get my drift...

But I'll be headin' out Seattle-way here soon, to get myself outta
whatever's brewin' here and inta somethin' a little more my flavor. So I
can't handle it personally, but I'll be happy to drag someone along ta help
ya out. I'll even negotiate a sweet discount fer the inconvenience... ya
know, room & board, travel my problem, 100 nuyen a day. She'll be bugger-all
safe though. So think long & hard. I'll start callin' in the favors.]<<<<<
        -- Jolly Roger <03:22:46 / 03-15-56>

*****PRIVATE: Thomas G. Knight
>>>>>[Herr Knight, yes, i am a doktor, among other things.  For my
experiences, Bioware does affecting magic abilities, but much less
than cyberware is doing.  The effect can be more reduced if it is
cloned direct of you.  Nervous system alterations seem to be have
the most affect on magic.  If you are using cloned tissue, a few
minor changes can be do without damaging your magic, like maybe a
low level cardiac modification.  Hormonal and gland or blood modification
can also sometimes be do without harm.  I hope this helps.  If you
are wanting more informations, maybe we can be meet us to discuss
more details.]<<<<<
        -- Basilisk <10:25:28 GMT/15.Mar.56>

>>>>>[Herr Jackson, thanks, i will be waiting.]<<<<<
        -- 10:26:03 GMT/15.Mar.56>

***** Private: Jolly Rogers
>>>>>[ Give me a sec.  You gotta understand she's Blood, and I know you
haven't been by my place. but it aint the safest playpen. um she's
an elf, but you wouldn't be able to tell (a little hocus pocus) so i guess
she'd like Suzanne alot.  This will only be for about a week, and no more.
even though it's not what her mother thinks, I think it's high time she
sees some real people for once. well let me know on the rates, and what
you need me to do as far as prepping the kid.  and thanks chummer, when ya
get into town look me up!]<<<<<
        -- GoD <7:18:16/03-15-56>

>>>>>[Ooooh, terrorism on the turnpike.  Wouldn't be a first for LA,
though, I guess.  I've got a feed from a local station in LA if
anybody wants to see it.

Gee, I wonder if that was the Mr. Johnnies again?  They used to be big
in hijacking.  Couldn't be too hard in LA traffic, I supposse.

While I'm here, I may as well give you the latest skinny on
Shiawese: their team's already back from the Great White
North.

I hacked into one of Shiawese Environmental's own orbital monitoring
sats in a polar orbit.  Some camera manipulation and guess what I saw
over their Research Station, the one with the problems?  That's
right, the Mother of Scorched Earth Campaigns.  Look like they were
using something pretty hot, and very messy by the by, to wipe their
station off the ice cap.

A watcher at Sea-Tac sold me that when they de-planed they brought
out a full-blown, operating cryo tank with.

Now, what would they have in there you ask?  The odds among
those in the know say they recovered - no, my life isn't worth
that.  They've already killed once to protect their...
investment.]<<<<<
        -- Rumormonger (Always / Tuned-In)

>>>>>[The Johnnies used to be a power till LAPD and the CHiPpies
cleared 'em out.  I wish we coulda gotten a piece of that contract.
We bidded on it, ya know.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (10:23:55 / 03-15-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

*****PRIVATE: Velli
>>>>>[Consider this a warning. The harassment of certain individuals (you
know of whom we speak) shall cease. They are not responsible for what is
to come. You can thank the slitch in the mirror for that. So tell your
lapdog Avatar or whoever else you've got under your thumb to leave them
out of it. This is not a vendetta against Maxim Corp.  Just you.]<<<<<
        -- Pulp Fiction <From The Roaring 20s>


*****PRIVATE: Pulp Fiction
>>>>>[Okay,guys, it's all set. We will hit Beta Target at >>Encrypted<<.
So gear up and be ready.]<<<<<
        -- Dick Tracy <I'm On My Way>


*****PRIVATE: Dick Tracy
>>>>>[We shall be ready to continue the fight for justice.]<<<<<
        -- Phantom <The Ghost Who Walks>

>>>>>[You folks shoulda seen the looks on Sneakthief and Rat when they
burst through the hotel door an found us waiting for them with a birthday
cake. There has been no hit attempt on myself or Anyone in the group. We
just wanted Sneakthief and Tunnel-Rat out here in Ulster.]<<<<<
        -- Flute (Ha / Ha)

*****PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[That Blaster trick wasn't even funny, it took me an extra 15 seconds
to deal with. No go ask your people why the elevators continued to stop
all day.

No what'll you offer my seven-year old mind for the vinyls of Zep 1 & 2]<<<<<
        -- Flute (Ha, Ha / Ha, Ha)

*****PRIVATE: Underworld Opera Advisory Commitee
>>>>>[Yep  chummer sure are. Just wondering what the frags going on
myself...]<<<<<
        --Sandwalker (22:18:17/03-15-56)

>>>>>[Heyas, chummers and chummers-to-be and not so chumly chummers who
can't stand the sight of me (grin).  I am the one and only TopCat, street
samurai par excellence, and I am pleased to announce my services are once
again available after a short...ummm...well, vacation in Tir Taingire.  I
know that very few of you have heard of me and that is as have always wished
it to be.  But, alas, time's change and bills get bigger.  Cyberware needs
to be maintained and my once wiz lifestyle needs rebuilding.  A chummer told
me that it pays to advertise and well, here I am.  My rep is clouded as many
of the things which I have done have not been conected to me nor will they
ever be so.  So you gotta understand my reluctance to discuss anything I
may've done in the past. The one thing I will talk about is my mods, though
even those must maintain some secrecy.

I've had implanted in me a large host of bioware, including one of those
miraculous little trauma dampers.  Aside from that, there's a touch of
muscle aug, a little synapse therapy, and some tendon/joint mods.

As for cyberware, well, I tried to stay away from that as much as possible.
I sport the standard sammy equip, things like a smartlink system,
retractable carbide claws (couldn't pass those up, chummer!), a couple
datajacks, a display link and a little bit of memory.  Nothing really
special overall but it helps.

If you still have doubts, you can leave a message for me to contact you at
>>encrypted<< I will get back to you if I think I can do what you're asking.
If you want some references, leave that info with your message and you'll
recieve a few files that should erase all doubts.

I can handle all kinds of work, everything from bodyguarding to milspec ops.
And as is evident by my "lack" of reputation, I don't go blurting out my
work over a few synthahols.  Your op is safe in my hands.

Seeyas in the shadows...]<<<<<
        --  TopCat <00:15:03/3-16-56>

>>>>>[Heheheheh...so this is where you ended up, gato?  Now that I know
you're back in town, you can look me up.  You've got a few questions to
answer, like WHAT THE HELL DID YOU THINK YOU WERE DOING BY SNEAKING INTO
TIR?!  Do you know how fragging long I looked for your mangy hide?!  I
thought you were dead, you bastard and now I find out you were on
"vacation"?  You've got one hell of a lot of explaining to do, not to
mention hoop-kissing.  I could blow that precious rep of yours right off the
face of the sprawl.  I'll expect to see you at Penumbra tonight, you're
treat, 11pm.  Be there or these people will find out more about you than you
even know.]<<<<<
        --  Katz! <00:25:58/3-16-56>

>>>>>[Katz!  Baby!  I didn't know you were still around, no really!  I'll be
there at 11, honey.  Don't you worry any.  I'll explain everything, you
see...it's really not my fault, the whole Tir thingy.  You'll understand
once I explain it.  I am so glad to know that I'll see you again soon.  Love
you...bye!

For all of you who saw that message and are wondering about what Katz knows
about me, it's nothing...really.]<<<<<
        --  Ever-loving-boyfriend/TopCat  <00:28:03/3-16-56>

>>>>>[Nothing?!  Nothing?!  OK, I'll tell them all about the time when]<<<<<

TRANSMISSION ENDED AT SOURCE

*****Private:  Johnny M
>>>>>[Nice save, man!  I owe ya dinner sometime.]<<<<<
        --  Dinner-owing-friend/TopCat  <00:32:47/3-16-56>

***** Private: Freddy Fripp
>>>>>[HEY!!!! I resent that... Besides this is usually the stuff
that gets me in trouble.  Hey, I'm glad she doesn't have you climbin'
the walls.  she's a good kid. again tell karen I said thanks, I'll stop
by the later on to day to chek up on her.]<<<<<
        -- GoD <07:46:27/03-15-56>

>>>>>[ you know we joke about alot of things but think about this.
a Crio-tank, no biggie maybe they found one of the scientist alive
but in poor condition to travel. but now lets look at this from our some what
paranoid point of view.  Criogenic equip. isn't stuff you just pack up and
bring with you to the corner store. Shiawese had somethin' up there. and by
the looks of it, it was plenty hush-hush.  So what this means to me is....
Expect to hear about a run going into Shiawese probably just to get a look
around]<<<<<
       --  Instigatah <just mindin'someone/elses'bussiness>

*****PRIVATE: GoD
>>>>>[Hey, so Suzanne it is. I don't really have a rundown on her latest
ops, not that that would give ya much comfort. But I know this woman from
wayback, and she's solid. Ain't nobody gonna frag with yer cuz. I been
talkin' to her just now, and she's more'n happy to fade FRFZ, but she'll be
hopin' to score some work out in Seattle, if ya can dig up someone needs a
little waxin'. Her rates, 's far as her regular biz go, are a little steeper
than her fees for coolin' her heels in a Seattle hotel with a little brat,
but reasonable. She'll tell ya more as needs.

Just the same, if we can scam on a locale, we'll be in town tomorrow. Got
some friends I'll ask about a place ta doss down, and mebee we see 'bout
gettin' the kid some hobbies. Ya know, kid stuff, like target shootin', or
encryption bustin'. If ya need ta talk, leave word at the Psychedelic
Pirate. The barkeep hates me, but he'll pass the message.]<<<<<
        --  Jolly Roger <03:17:32 / 03-16-56>

*****PRIVATE: Shekhinah
>>>>>[Hey, wommin. Still ain't told me where the troll is. And what's up
with me hangin' at your Seattle digs for a bit? Got any gripe with that? I'd
pay ya rent.]<<<<<
        --  Jolly Roger <03:23:32 / 03-16-56>

*****PRIVATE: Jolly Roger
>>>>>[Yes, you can stay at the house. Only be careful. And I *will* charge
you for damages. Here's the address >>encrypted<< and the passcode
>>encrypted<<. Kim is at a clinic downtown. Get in touch with Raoul at
Penumbra for the address; tell him you were referred by THE Nexus. Meantime,
DO check on Siothrun, will you? His parents are the Silgareths, of Tir
Tairngire. But be discreet, if you would.]<<<<<
        -- Shekhinah <11:27:32 GMT / 16-Mr-56>

>>>>>[Topcat: Listen up, I got some biz I need a parallell operator in
on. Medium threat level, and I doubt the pay will insult you. Operation
is along the lines of a surveillance scam, and I'll be happy to tell you
all about it at THE Sports Bar tomorrow whenever you're free.]<<<<<
     -- Genocide <07:35:52/03-16-56>

>>>>>[And if anybody does get a run against the little S (as oppossed
to Sader, the big S) I've got some equipment I'd be willing to pay to
have taken in and shall we say... accidentally left behind.]<<<<<
        -- Rumormonger (Always / Tuned-In)

***** Private: Flute
>>>>>[Fifteen seconds, huh?  Guess I overestimated you.  The way I
understand the Matrix, fifteen seconds is a virtual eternity.  But
you did supress it nicely.  We didn't even notice something was wrong
until the the lights started flashing "Freddy's a weiner" in Morse
Code.

By any chance did you see the Construct on the uplink?  That little
piece of imagery was my idea, believe it or not:

"No Prosecuting, Trespassers will be Violated"

And I really appreciated what you did with the frickin' maglock to
my office.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (09:18:23 / 03-16-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

***** PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[Hey, Freddy my friend.

Im currently considering setting up a magical and physical private security
firm out of Seattle and am interested if you could give me some pointers on
pitfalls and which banks I could work with for getting the initial capital for
startup.  Will also need help with personel training (assuming this entire
idea flies at all) and you are likely a good choice.  Well, certainly of
the people I know AND who would likely be of assistance.  What say, ye?
Thanks, take care.  Jas]<<<<<
        -- Gunner <16:23:46 / 03-16-56>

>>>>>[How appropriate.

Seeking a few additions to a strike team.

My needs currently consist of:  Someone adept with drones.  An "intrusion
specialist".  And two people good with their hands.  Please contact me
personally via mail.

Time is of the essence.  Thank you.]<<<<<
        -- Crusader <16:41:28 / 03-16-56>
           Bishop
           Ebony Star

***** PRIVATE: Rumormonger
>>>>>[For a price I will be willing to carry your equipment.  I am forming
a team to retrieve Dr. Zollar from "the little s" as someone so aptly named
them.

For your rumor mill:  Dr. Z is not one of theirs.  He was a part of a rival
research team also working on the ice cap.  I have been contracted to return
him and his research to its rightful owner.]<<<<<
        -- Crusader <16:47:39 / 03-16-56>
           Bishop
           Ebony Star

***** PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[Where are you, and your equipment based?]<<<<<
        -- Crusader <16:49:00 / 03-16-56>
           Bishop
           Ebony Star

*****PRIVATE: TopCat
>>>>>[Brilliant, you jackass. Are you sure you broadcast your abilities
out loud to enough people?!]<<<<<
        -- Talespin <09:31:23/03-16-56>

***** PRIVATE: Scourge
>>>>>[DAMNIT.

Why didnt you tell me that Ares asks for ritual samples of thier employees?
You could have at least warned me.

Thing are getting a little hotter here.  I have managed to keep her safe but
my resources are running low.

I had a nice long talk with one of the Ares-TNO mages last night.  He simply
asked me to back right off of this and take Colleen with me when I leave
the country.  Just to make things worse he knew who I was (There goes another
SIN down the tubes  --  I assume YOU can get me another of same level) and
made the mistake of flaunting it.

Ok  -  This is the last time I am coming here to visit (by order of nearly
every law enforcement agency on the friggin' island).  If there is anything
you can do to stop their gunning down my SIN it would be greatly appreciated.
Sprinkler is working on it also be he is somewhat reluctant to assist me
further (something about "You just trigger on that guy.  No thoughts, no
emotion, just slitched him right there -- You are out of control".  Shit
happens.  So, this is a fine mess you have gotten me into.

Im going to abandon Sprinkler here and head out to Belfast.  Colleen, despite
the turn of events is convinced that she is no more than a day away from
completing her mission (In my opinion her mission seems to be to piss off
every major arms dealership on the other side of the Veil...and THAT DOESNT
MAKE ME HAPPY!

Scourge  --  I came here to study and have a nice light vacation.  Do you have
any idea how many times I have been shot at, attacked, had watchers just
appear over me while Im sleeping?  TONS.  Not much of a vacation but it
certainly isnt boring.  I enjoy this type of work.]<<<<<
        -- Gunner <16:04:34 / 03-16-56>

***** PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[  Hey boss, I'm back in circulation now .. had to take care of a little
unfinished business on a personal level.  At any rate, I'm back in town.  Got
anything in particular I should be working on?  ]<<<<<
        -- Griffyn < 16:56:16/3-16-56 >

*****PRIVATE: Underworl Opera Advisory Committee
>>>>>[I'm still here as well, just been a bit busy with other matters (check
the spreadsheets).]<<<<<
       -- Campbell (17:05:22/16-3-56)

*****Private: Crusader
>>>>>[I am intrested in you offer. I am what you termed an "intrusion
specialist" and I am sure my skills are good enough for you job. Please
contact me if you are interested in my services.]<<<<<
     -- Razor <09:34:23/03-16-56>

***** PRIVATE: Razor
>>>>>[The current contract will call for silence until it is no longer an
option.  Can you do that?

Please send me information about yourself, references if you have them, and
a list of intrusion preferences.  Thank you for your quick response.]<<<<<
        -- Crusader <17:53:18 / 03-16-56>
           Bishop
           Ebony Star

***** Private: Gunner
>>>>>[The weird thing about this business is the intial investment.
Not too many people are wild on investing the outrageous initial
capital to get started, partly because we tend to fold.  If youcan
stay above water for the first year you should be fine, in fact if
you're even remotely adept or you've got a service people need (or
at least think they need) you'll be rolling in the loot in no time.

I dodged that bullet.  This place was already up and running when the
previous management hired me on lo' those many years ago.  I don't
think the source I used to for capital to buy it out will be open to
you, unfortunately.

You might want to try poking around some of the big arms manufacturing
companies or maybe even the odd thaumaturgical institute. They
sometimes give out "sponsorship" to small companies in exchange for
use of their products in a constructive way.  It might be low-cost
equipment or money for flying the flag.  Right now, we've got a
helluva deal on handguns from Ruger, assault weapons from Colt and
Maxim, vehicles from Land Rover and Maxim, we get some ammo free from
Winchester, Ares and a coupla Euro-brads and we're under an R&D-type
contract with Maxim testing some of their equipment (they're paying
us and giving us guns and ammunition - SCORE!).  Anyway, I'll send up
some address of people to get ahold of.

+++++ FILE: CONTACTS.ARM

If you'd like to send people down to work with us, I'm sure we can
work something out.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (11:58:34 / 03-16-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

***** PRIVATE: Gunner
>>>>>[ You should have assumed the worst.  It normally keeps you alive longer.
I'll work on getting you a new SIN but right now things are a little hot for me
since some joker tried to snipe me.

Before I continue, DE was sniped at the other day going to court for the
indictment trial.  Doc Wagon pulled a hot extraction on him and two other down
FBI agents.  Today they have told Ares, Lone Star and FBI that somehow he
managed to escape their facility.

Get on Sprinkler's ass to find out what was so worth raiding Consumer Arms.
Sounds like another friend of mine as well.  Keep cool man.  You give in to
anger, and you gaurantee you won't come out of this alive or richer for the
experience. ]<<<<<

***** Private: Crusader
>>>>>[Don't be so stingie.  I've got a clientele that'll pay good
money to know about anybody's research projects.  Don't make me
guess.  Some of my clients don't care to have guesses and assumptions
sold to them.

I've got several pieces that I'd like planted.  Have you ever been
involved with the deployment of surveillance devices?

I won't ask a price until I know you'll be able to get good results
for me.]<<<<<
        -- Rumormonger (Always / Tuned-In)

***** Private: Crusader
>>>>>[Check the Yellow Directory.  We're in downtown San Fran, CFS.
Why?  What can we do you for?  No job too small, no fee to
large.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (12:19:23 / 03-16-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

>>>>>[ Contracting: Extraction/Technosteal.  Shiawase Seattle, cryotube.
Fee: 220,000, negotiable, method of payment negotiable.  Special request:
STREETWOLF, we want you on this one if you're free.

*****PRIVATE:  Freddy Frypp
Find Flute for us.  We need to see if she is one of us. ]<<<<<
        --  OS^2 (10:18:25/3-16-56)

*****PRIVATE: Gunner
>>>>>[ Interesting information, Mr. Gunner.  Also, an interesting way in
which you present yourself.  Despite popular opinion to the contrary, not
all specialists operate under 'covers'.  My boss and I, for example, do
so only under extreme duress.  It's very difficult trying to act in a way
that does not betray your origins, and so we work on not needing to do
so.  However, we do thank you for the information that you have given us
-- thus the hunters hunted once again hunt.

I regret, however, to inform you that my superior, Sgt. Macrosian, cannot
'meet' you in astral space for your requested meeting; he cannot access
it except in the most primal of manners, which is to say, when Panther gives
him spells.  Perhaps something else could be arrainged after ... events
transpire? ]<<<<<
        --  Macros Spotter (10:30:00/3-16-56)

***** PRIVATE: Razor
>>>>>[Activating Tier Attack.

Disreguard request for credentials.  You are hired.  If you have others that
you already wish to work with, bring them to the meeting.  Tomorrow night.
Misha's.  Please be discrete.]<<<<<
        -- Crusader <18:44:12 / 03-16-56>
           Bishop
           Ebony Star

***** PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[I have the need for some non-tracable, at least not back to my people,
ordinance.  I would like to set up a "loan" from your people if this is
at all possible.  You can report it stolen hours before it will be in use.
If you do not recieve your equipment back in one piece, I will reimburse you
for 1/2 the insured value (that brings your total profit to 1.5 replacement
cost...tidy profit).

A list of needs will follow within 1 hour of completing planning stages.]<<<<<
        -- Crusader <18:50:00 / 03-16-56>
           Bishop
           Ebony Star

***** PRIVATE: K-P1
>>>>>[Activate Tier Attack  --  Mate in 5]<<<<<
        -- Q-B1 <18:50:21 / 03-16-56>
           Bishop
           Ebony Star

***** PRIVATE: Rumormonger
>>>>>[You could say that I have dealt with equipment of that nature before.

My price is the lowest you will find.  I want full disclosure on whatever
information you aquire from the taps I drop into place.  You can either
give me the equipment you want "left behind" of I can give you a feed from
the equipment I am already planning on installing.  Your Move.]<<<<<
        -- Crusader <18:59:23 / 03-16-56>
           Bishop
           Ebony Star

***** Private: OS^2
>>>>>[Nah, she's got too good of taste in music.  But I'll see what
I can do.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (13:44:34 / 03-16-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

***** Private: Flute
>>>>>[Lessee, what kind of hardware would you take in trade for those
albums?]<<<<<
       -- Freddy Frypp (13:45:00 / 03-16-56)
          President
          Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

*****PRIVATE:  Crusader
>>>>>[ We wonder what your reasons for this team are; we suspect that
they conflict/coincide with our own.  We request information on the
reasons and requirements of your team, so that perhaps we might better
proceed to fulfill both your and our desires.  Please reply. ]<<<<<
        --  OS^2 (11:10:45/3-16-56)

***** Private: Griffyn
>>>>>[Just the usual crapola, Griff.  One of our clients wants his
astral security kicked up.  I offered to do it for three times the
normal fee and he didn't blink.  Stick you head in my office and I'll
give you the info.

See ya.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (13:50:23 / 03-16-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

>>>>>[The sharks are already circling.  I'm quite impressed.]<<<<<
        -- Rumormonger (Always / Tuned-In)

*****Private To: OS^2
>>>>>[I migh' be free, wha' is th' job?]<<<<<
        --  STREETWOLF(Fire is an Elf's Best Friend)<14:07:00/03-16-56>

***** PRIVATE: OS^2
>>>>>[There is nothing odd with advertising for outside talent
when one does not wish to sacrifice or trade.

Your goals are already known to me.  Is there something that I, or my team,
may be of assistance with?  Shiawase can be a worthy opponent, maybe you are
in need of our services.]<<<<<
        -- Crusader <19:51:21 / 03-16-56>
           Bishop
           Ebony Star

***** Private: Crusader
>>>>>[Stolen?  Hell, we "lose" stuff all of the time.

Don't know how you plan on getting it out of here and up north, but,
that's your end.  Once we lose it, it's out of our hands.  And if we
just happen to find it again sittin' down in the parking garage,
well, hell, will miracles never cease.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (14:22:23 / 03-16-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

***** Private: Crusader
>>>>>[Excellent.  Six at five K per with a bonus for exceptionally
valuable intelligence?  Say... are you saying you want a copy ofthe
intel?  Well, then I'll simply furnish the equipment and we can call
it even.

I can have the packages prepared by tomorrow morning.  I may need to
reinforce some of the transmitters and I know I'll need to go over
the evaluation algorithms....   I'll also prepare a list of where I'd
like them placed and some special instructions - these particular
dataline taps can be tough to install.

I'll send someone with them to >>>Seattle Address<<<. Be there around
noon.]<<<<<
        -- Rumormonger (Always / Tuned-In)

*****PRIVATE: Crusader
>>>>>[Sir, I am interested in joining you on you extraction.  My
name is Othello.  I hail from the St. Louis area and as for
references, contact by fixer, Mr. de Gris, for any information
that you need.  My specialty is in sniping, but I am quite
capable in other areas.  If this meets with your approval,
send word and I will be there.]<<<<<
        Othello <15:00:00 / 03-16-56>

*****PRIVATE: Crusader
>>>>>[Sir, I am interested in joining you on you extraction.  My
name is Othello.  I hail from the St. Louis area and as for
references, contact by fixer, Mr. de Gris, for any information
that you need.  My specialty is in sniping, but I am quite
capable in other areas.  If this meets with your approval,
send word and I will be there.]<<<<<
        Othello <15:00:00 / 03-16-56>

*****PRIVATE: Jolly Roger
>>>>>[Hoi, Jolly Roger.  Seattle is a great place.  You should
visit New Orleans.  The heat, humidity and the bugs.  Come to
think of it, not much different then Central America.  Anyway,
as to references, contact my fixer, Elanor at >>encrypted<<.
What did this vampire do to cause this attack and what is the
opposition like? Besides the obvious.]<<<<<
        --  Paladin <14:41:25 / 03-16-56>

***** Private: Gunner
>>>>>[ Holy drek man.  I can't believe what you did to that miserable slot.
Anyway that's pretty meaningless now, I guess.  I finally broke the encryption.
I think I might have an idea on what's going on.  Scourge needs to see ASAP.
Unfortunately, _I_ don't feel safe transmitting it on matrix.  Swing by, I'll
be at shop. ]<<<<<
        -- Sprinkler <14:10:34/3-16-56>

***** Private: Scourge
>>>>>[ Any luck finding the sniper?  I got some nuke-meltdown data from C.A.
that _SHOULD_ be important to you.  Unfortunately, I don't feel safe
broadcasting it you via here.  Which means you need to tell "Gunner" how to get
it to you.  Later ]<<<<<
        -- Sprinkler <14:12:23/3-16-56>

***** Private: Scourge
>>>>>[ Got enough fragging enemies?  Damn, I thought having HAMMER as one was
bad.

Anyway, I think enough data to nail the guy who pulled the hit and the person
who asked for it.  Curious, eh?

+++++ include case.dat

I figure if normal conviction procedures the guy could skate but his rep would
be ruined.  Handled by KE, he might grill though due to inter-department
fights.  No chance on catching the sniper unless you feel like spending money.
]<<<<<
        -- Ratspeak <14:16:04/3-16-59>

>>>>>[ Hey Courier, care to send me the stuff you got on the sniper you are
following?  I think there may be a chance that your sniper might be the one
gunning for DragonEyes.

Of course the other options aren't too pretty either.

Oh -- while I'm here . . . it appears that Doc Wagon lost DragonEyes.  No clue
at this point if it was on purpose or because of a run. ]<<<<<
        -- Ratspeak <14:17:59/3-16-56>

***** PRIVATE: Macros Spotter
>>>>>[Noted.

I am, unfortunately, incredibly busy at this moment but would like to
keep option open for the meeting.  I believe that I can have things
settled down on my current contract and be back in or near Seattle within
a few days of now.

What are the chances of your NOT killing the Whistler?  I would appreciate
if you could just back him off rather than killing him.  You are good
enough to make sure that he just spends a good long time in the hospital.]<<<<<
        -- Gunner <22:17:04 / 03-16-56>

***** PRIVATE: Crusader
>>>>>[ Hoi there matey, Cinders the name and corporate extraction is me
middle name, well after scorch, flame, burn, etc.  Well ya kinda get the
picture laddie I'm a spell slinger with one hot reputation < hot being
the key word > I specialise in fire magics, with enough power to slag
down your avarage corporate responce team and most small vehicles like
wasps and yellowjacks and pesky little patrol ones, boy do they burn well
and when there fuel tank blows well........  So if your looking for some
serious magical suport I'm ya man, but I tell ya now laddie, I aint no
full magicain I'm a sorcery adept but I can still handle ya corporate
mage slaves, and I'm quite a good sam as well, I've got me fare share of
helpful chrome, and with me magical powers I'm faster than a speeding
bullet, ya dig?  Call us when ya want to sign me up, here or leave a
message at <<encryted>> cinders just the wizzer for you chummer]<<<<<

                -- Cinder <16:45:35/ 03-16-56>

*****Private:Crusader
>>>>>[My name is Op.  Drones are my hobby, intrusion is my life.  I can
disarm or bypass almost any alarm in less than thirty seconds (the others
take a full minute.)  I don't do killing, but I pack a mean punch.  I'm also
pretty good with explosives, chemicals, and medical tech.  Let me know if
you want to hire me.  I sometimes run with a street mage, name of Dharma.
 Let me know if you're interested in hiring him, too.  (He doesn't really
specialize in one form of magic, and he's a hermetic.]<<<<<
        --  Op <17:09:39/03-16-56>

***** PRIVATE: Op, Cinder, Dharma
>>>>>[Meet me tonight for dinner at Misha's.  I am certain you know how
to get there.

Time is of the essence.  You are all hired.  This team is slightly large
than what I had originally wanted but I hope that with good enough over
lapping of abilities and specialties we will see this one through.

Op, I believe it was you that suggested Dharma to me.  Please make sure that
he / she makes it to the meeting.  I understand that you have very
little to go on at this time but that is the nature of our business.

We will meet, I will lay out the target to you and explain the danger.  If you
want in, you stay, if you want out you will be payed an exit fee and will
be put up in a hotel suite until we are done.  I need to be very cautious
on this, Im sure you understand.

There is one other who will be coming along by the name of Razor.

Please come ready to plan and get moving.  Have your equipment somewhat near
by.]<<<<<
        -- Crusader <04:42:29 / 03-17-56>
           Bishop
           Ebony Star

*****Private: Hunter
>>>>>[My "abilities" were never broadcasted.  A few of my tools were.  Any
fool can go under the knife for some mods, maybe a few actually make it thru
a run or two.  I've lasted quite a while as I am and don't plan on changing
that anytime soon.  I don't recall you having installed my 'ware, nor did I
release that information.  You aren't my mother, so you've got no reason to
harp on me about my equip.  I wouldn't hire a kid without knowing what he
was worth, and I damn sure hope that you don't.  Too many runs get cashed
because no one knows what each person's capable of.  I grow weary of this
debacle.  Next time you go wagging that sharp little tongue around, be
careful you don't slit your own throat...]<<<<<
        --  TopCat <00:40:56/3-17-56>

*****PRIVATE: TopCat
>>>>>[Hey Topcat, I found a fixer for those chips of yours.  His name is
<encrypted>.  Maybe some important drek will go down with this deal.  Who
knows.  BTW, What the frag do these chips do anyway that makes them so damn
hot?  And if it's not killer let me slot one to test it, please.]<<<<<
	-- Johnny M <3/17/56-00:50>

*****Private: Genocide
>>>>>[Zao, Genocide.  Word is good on you, so I'll make the meet.  Contact
me at >>encrypted<< and we'll hash out the arrangements for that.]<<<<<
        -- TopCat <00:51:33/3-17-56>

*****Private: Johnny M
>>>>>[Sweet!  I've never heard of him, but if he's got your confidence I can
trust that.  As for the chips, well...they're Cal hots of Neil the Ork
Barbarian's latest.  I test drove one and man-oh-man!  I've seen Beetles
that don't do what these babies can.  As was said before, I have six cases
so I think I can afford to let you have a taste.  Set up the meet as soon as
possible, kinda scary holding onto this much value, you know?  That
said...thanks large for doing this for me, I owe you another!]<<<<<
        --  TopCat <01:10:56/3-17-95>

*****Private: Crusade
>>>>>[Very well. I shall meet you tonight.

I will also bring along a partner of mine known as Taka. I assume you
would term him a "thaumatic intrusion specialist".]<<<<<
     -- Razor <03:23:12/03-16-56>

*****Private: Topcat
>>>>>[Gotcha loud and clear, Topcat. See you at the meet.]<<<<<
     -- Genocide <03:34:25/03-16-56>

>>>>>[Hoi Irish and other Chummers.  Happy Saint Patrick's Day
to you.]<<<<<
        --  Paladin <6:40:30 / 03-17-56>

***** PRIVATE: Rumormonger
>>>>>[Equipment recieved.  You should be on line shortly.]<<<<<
        -- Crusader <14:51:01 / 03-17-56>
           Bishop
           Ebony Star

>>>>>[I wish I was this Good with Lotto Numbers.
say Rumormonger Mind if I piggi-back of your feed, this sounds like
it will be too Good to miss.  oh! and rumor has it that the Lil'
tikes over at the lil' "s" have beefed up internal security volume by
ten-fold.  ok, whatch closely kiddies cuz this is where I make it
interesting, either they expect a run, have had an unwanted visit, or
better yet (and this is why I wish I was 10 years younger) there's
somethin' there they don't want everyday folk, like you an' me
eyeballin'. and if it's so why just tighten up internal Security??
Thing's that make you go... HMMMMMM]<<<<<
        -- Instigatah <Mindin'someone/elses'bussiness>

***** PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[One of your land rovers with full combat equipment (for 6) will be
missing for 3 days, maximum.  It will take us a number of hours to
get it into postion so if you could hold off on reporting it stolen it
would be much appreciated.

We have not yet discussed prices.  Will 2,000 nY suffice for a 3 day rental
of your vehicle?  I will add another 500 to that price to pay for the
repainting.]<<<<<
        -- Crusader <15:07:45 / 03-17-56>
           Bishop
           Ebony Star

>>>>>[Grumble gripe bitch moan complain]<<<<<
        --  Foxey Roxey <10:20:44/03-17-56>

>>>>>[Don't mind Roxey, everyone.  She happens to agree with Valentine on this
one....]<<<<<
        --  Diana, Mistress of the Night <10:21:34/03-17-56>

>>>>>[Don't mention St. Patrick to many of the more magically inclined,
specifically the druids or TNO members among us.  I'm afraid that the "good"
saint himself was responsible for the destruction of the old druidic orders in
Ireland, and the symbol of the snake is meerly one of the symbols the druids
used to signify themselves, much as the salmon was the symbol for knowledge from
mythology.  I shall raise my yearly glass of Guiness tonight in rememberance of
my forefathers and mothers long removed and reborn through the great spiral of
evolutionary rebirth and mourn thier passing so long ago.]<<<<<
        --  Valentine <10:19:23/03-17-56>

>>>>>[I am not sure about the rest of what was said there but I can vouch
for not being friendly and saying "Happy St. Patty's Day" to nearly anyone
here (Not JUST the Druids and the Followers of the Path)  It only took
one near bar fight for me to decide that I would just keep my trap shut
and duck when grenades were thrown.]<<<<<
        -- Gunner <17:24:26 / 03-17-56>

***** PRIVATE: Sprinkler
>>>>>[Colleen wants to leave ASAP.  We are taking off for london within
a couple hours of now.  We should be back across the pond in a couple of
days.  Take care, and thanks for all of the assistance you have given us.

I've decided to keep the deck.  It will make a great gift for a friend of
mine back home.  Ciao]<<<<<
        -- Gunner <17:32:03 / 17-MAR-56>

***** PRIVATE: Scourge
>>>>>[She has her package.  We are gone]<<<<<
        -- Gunner <17:35:03 / 03-17-56>

>>>>>[Hoi all.  Sorry to step on so many toes.  BTW I am from
what is called Tir Nan Nog, but I would never refer to Ireland
by that name.  To me it will always be Ireland.  I am an Elf and
a Physical Adept]<<<<<
        --  Paladin  <13:24:32 / 03-17-56>

*****Private: Valentine
>>>>>[I understand you were around for World War Two.  Did you
spend any time in the North African Theater, I spent three years
there before being transferred to the east.]<<<<<
        --  Paladin  <13:26:43 / 03-17-56>

***** Private: Crusader
>>>>>[This is rich.  You wanna use one of MY 'Rovers?!

2500 bucks won't cover squat!  You'd better repaint it first, then
put it back in FryppSec livery, 'cause I don't wanna be even remotely
connected to whatever yer doing.  Don't even get me started on the
barcodes.  Christ, I've got enough troubles of my own that I don't
need somebody else's.

And another thing... how in the hell do you plan on getting it out of
the fraggin' garage with none of the I-Marines noticing?  We can't
drive two blocks downtown without them hasseling us.  And where do
you plan on keeping it for THREE DAYS?  I hate to remind you of this,
but if you've ever been to San Francisco, there tends to be a lot of
small Japanese cars these days.  I'da bought Toyata Land Cruisers but
I happen to like British cars.

Tell ya what, I know a chummer in Seattle who rents the new GMC four-
bys out to people like you.  He can set you up with a nice, clean
one, get you guns and even arrange for it to be shipped down here.
If you need something tonight, just steal something for real.

+++++ FILE: RENTALS.GMC]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (13:24:44 / 03-17-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

***** Not To: Crusader
>>>>>[Fraggin' crackpot.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (13:25:00 / 03-17-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

*****PRIVATE: Mr. Purple, Spring Rivers
>>>>>[Happy Spring?  In any fraggin case, I think we've been spotted.  I
can't confirm anything yet, but I think Macross has been watching us, at
least me, for a couple of days.  Again, I can't confirm and with my life
in the shambles it's in, it could just be paranoia getting outta hand,
but I don't think so.  We either need to act NOW, or lay low for a while
and get the hell outta Dodge for a few days.  I really don't want to end
up as another statistic in Macross' kill sheet.  I ain't got much to live
for, but I still got something.

I'm going to be on the move for the next 48 hours or so, so I probably
won't have Net access, but leave a message on a good, safe meeting place,
and we'll talk it over.  Frag, I've been on too long---

+++++EMERGENCY LOGOFF INITIATED   ]<<<<<<
        --the Whistler<12:33:56/3-17-56>

>>>>>[Umm, CHummer? not trying to be a
smartass, but what did any of that have to do.
with you being a phis. adept, and an elf????
I'd just like to know...]<<<<<
        -- GoD <15:32:51/03-17-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Crusader
>>>>>[ We did not ask what our goals were, but what yours are.  If you
desire to open a dialogue for the purposes of co-operation, we would
hope that you would be, in the least, straightforward. ]<<<<<
        -- OS^2 (12:47:00/3-17-56)

>>>>>[ Contingencies have been prepared.  We suggest Prestrike Delta. ]<<<<<
        -- OS^2 (12:47:00/3-17-56)

>>>>>[ We have consulted, and concur.  Prepare Delta for immediate
execution when we have recieved the order. ]<<<<<
        -- OS^2 (12:47:01/3-17-56)

>>>>>[ Confirmed.  We will execute Delta as soon as we have received
the order from us. ]<<<<<
        -- OS^2 (12:47:02/3-17-56)

>>>>>[Hey, GoD, what's wrong with being a physad and an elf?  Some
of my best friends happened to be physad elves.

He was just letting us know to be wary in his presence.  A little
known fact is that most of our kind who are stricken with only being
physads sometimes become unbalanced. They can't deal with the fact
that they are so close, yet so far away from being perfect.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (15:15:15 / 03-17-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

>>>>>[ Hello again, everyone ...

This seems to be a time of strange occurrences, to hear of the assassination
of the leader of the BIS, Erik Schmidt, in Berlin by none other than one
of his own operatives!

This past Tuesday saw the appearance of yet another gift, delivered by the
most unusual of couriers.

An ork by the trade moniker of Rebar (who we have recently determined to
be possessing of significant connections with the Yakuza) requested an
audience, which was granted under armed escort ... the only statement of
any significance was this:

"Sorry for intruding upon your privacy.  I was given a package to deliver.
 The person who gave it to me is dying from a stomach wound so she couldn't
 deliver this herself.  I would carry a message back to the original sender
 of the package but I'm afraid that I cannot do as such, because he is
 working against my employer.  I wish you the best of luck."

He then left our presence without further word or hindrance.

The package proved to be, much to our surprise, an ornate masque.  Now, I
have a better handle on Japanese art than Native American expression:  The
mask dates back to the 1600s, which places it in the early period of the
Tokugawa shogunate ... fascinating chapter of history, my husband has done
a bit of research into it in the past. The craftsmanship of the piece is
absolutely incredible.

However, the card enclosed brought both delight and pain to my heart:

"Thinking of you, and wishing I was anywhere but here.
 May you continue to improve in health, and may you find happiness.

                                -- Nightmare"

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, wherever you may be.

***** PRIVATE:  Nightmare
I am uncertain that this will reach you, but Doom assures me the message
is completely secure from tampering of surveillance.

Can we assist, in any way?

Naturally, we want to repay the kindness you have extended to us, and a
little jaunt from the castle, in the wake of recuperation would be most
welcome. ]<<<<<
        -- Maze <15:15:27/17-MAR-56>



>>>>>[ Happy St. Patty's, everyone!  We're back from sunny Hawai'i! ]<<<<<
        -- Sonic Boom <15:16:00/03-17-56>

>>>>>[ Yeah, decided on a little Spring Break and ... errr, break-in.

Ooooh ... looks like the Druids on the list don't like ol' Saint
Patrick. ]<<<<<
        -- Hangtime <15:16:13/03-17-56>

>>>>>[ Yeah, well ... I'm of partially Irish descent, and I'm going to be
celebrating, no matter what other people say. ]<<<<<
        -- Sonic Boom <15:16:15/03-17-56>

>>>>>[ Yes, and I'll be bank-rolling tonight's celebration (read: getting
utterly sloshed fest), being a might Irish myself ... but, in light of the
other's objections, let's remember the valuable lesson of TOLERANCE.

We tolerate you;  you tolerate us.  Remember, no side has a monopoly on
violence:  there were bunches of Christian (peaceful) missionaries murdered
(or martyred) by Pagans and Druids.

And, yes, it's true that Christianity (and OTHER religions, too) has been
spread by fire and sword to other cultures.

No one can speak from a position that isn't stained with a little blood.

I say there's no reason to dredge up old grudges as an excuse to fight ...
there's plenty of other reasons, no reason to get the dead involved.

'course, if Doom were here, he'd accuse me of being typical of Americans
in that we have such a "myopic view of history."

So, Happy Saint Patrick's Day to those who shall be celebratin'. ]<<<<<
        -- Jack Hack <15:17:03/03-17-56>

*****PRIVATE:  STREETWOLF
>>>>>[ We need a combination extraction and techsteal from Shiawase Seattle.
They just brought in a cryotube from up artic way, we need both tube and
all its contents.  (There's a doctor in there, btw.)  If you have anyone
you'd like to suggest, or wish to pull this yourself, we would like to
hear it.  Please be quick, we have signs that we are not the only ones
interested. ]<<<<<
        --  OS^2 (13:35:00/3-17-56)

*****PRIVATE: Paladin
>>>>>[Alas, you hit the nail on the head, our younger brethren, in the land
that was once called Ireland, have shown no courtesy to the land.  They call
it Tir na nOg, when it should be rightfully called Ireland or Erin.  I am far
older than many here on the Emerald Isle.  I must go, now.]<<<<<
          --Olorin (22:30:30 GMT/03:17:56)

*****PRIVATE:  Gunner
>>>>>[ If the one known as the Whistler becomes an obstacle, he will be
removed in the speediest manner.  Understand that wounding an individual
is not usually within our natures, and is dangerous to our own well-being.
Wounds heal, and cause complications at later dates. ]<<<<<
        --  Spotter Macros (14:30:00/3-17-56)

***** PRIVATE: OS^2
>>>>>[Discussion has been opened.

My goal is to return Dr. Zollar to my contract holder allow with his research.

He was unlawfully removed from his dig at the polar ice cap by Shiawase Corp
and my employer is not in a position at this time to have him returned
via legal matters.  That is where I and my network come in.  I do not wish
to activate my agents due to the nature of the situation so I have contracted
a few associates to do the job for me.

If you would like to discuss this further, let me know.  I will press for
Mate in 3 by Sunday night.  Your Move.]<<<<<
        -- Crusader <22:49:55 / 03-17-56>
           Bishop
           Ebony Star

***** PRIVATE: the Whistler
>>>>>[I do not have time for a lot of explaination so do not ask  --

Back off of Macros.  If you arent in a binding contract, fade on it now.
Macros will just as much kill you as ask you the time of day and I am
not interested in having you bite at this time  --  Sondra and my
father are both dead, you carried the news to me.  That should be more than
enough to validate who I am.  There are only a few people that know who
was on the beach with me when Macros trigger on my father  --  I need to
talk with him and I want you alive.  I cant get him to back off so I am
hoping that I can get you to fade.  Got it?

Im in shit up to my eyeballs over here and could have used some of your
services but you seem to be...shall we say, a little too much in demand.]<<<<<
        -- Gunner <23:25:01 / 03-17-56>

***** PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[Mr. Frypp  --  Forgive me.  I did not know that the rumors of your
run ins with the I-Marines was...incorrect.

I have it on fairly good authority that a) you have been a constant pain for
them for quite some time.  b) were the direct cause for the destruction of
a bridge. c) would jump at the chance to "show up those 'jap' bastards.

From the comments that my contacts with the Marines have made to me, your
rover has exactly what I need for the job I have right now.  Removing the
Rover from the garage (stall 14) will not be a problem.  Driving it out of
town will also not be a problem.  My contacts with the Marines assure me
that they will collaborate your "it was stolen" report to the letter.

I do not have time to shop when you already have what my job calls for.  Name
your price so that I may stop my clock from ticking.]<<<<<
        -- Crusader <23:31:22 / 03-17-56>
           Bishop
           Ebony Star

***** PRIVATE: Trixie
>>>>>[  Hey Trixie, I'm starting to really get concerned about Jaosn.  I'm
going to go to the safe-house and see if I can come up with any leads on
what might be going on with him.  He was very interested in the project that
he had me working on, and was responding to my questions very quickly.  I
still haven't heard from him, and is been almost two weeks.  I can't wait
any longer.  I'll be at the safe-house if you need me.  ]<<<<<
        -- Neuron Basher < 24:04:17/3-17-56 >

***** PRIVATE: Crusader
>>>>>[You still need additional manpower?   I am a competent (magical
adept) intrusion specialist, and very good with my hands.   Not to
mention big and ugly.]<<<<<
        -- Facesmasher <13:56:26/3-18-56>

*****Private: HAMMER
>>>>>[Hey, chummer, I wuz wunderin if you'd help me out here.  I'm lookin for
a guy goes by the name of Blitzkrieg.  I wuz told that you can help me out to
find him.  If you can help, I will pay you good money.  Thanks, chum.
      You can call me at >>encrypted<< if you want to help me out.]<<<<<

        --Pretty Boy (18:02:41/3-18-56)

*****PRIVATE TO: OS^2
>>>>>[I deal with Combat r'lat'd spells, not extractions.  Doubt I can be of
an' 'elp in thi' matter.]<<<<<
        --  STREETWOLF(Fire is an Elf's Best Friend)<19:02:30/03-18-56>

*****Private: Jolly Roger
>>>>>[Hey Roger, How's that vamp fixer of yours.  I have a friend who wants
to dump some simsense chips.  Of course the price is negotiable.  From what
I hear the chips are hot.  Could make tons of =A5.  I think you have my LTG=
 #   from our last run together.  Talk later.]<<<<<
        --  Johnny M (20:25/3-17-56)

*****PRIVATE: Paladin
>>>>>[I'll talk ta the woman later. But I'm here in town now. Meet me
outside the needle at noon tomorrow, and I'll flush the details. It seems,
from my first couplea scans, like the dead boy is really pretty pathetic --
an ex-ganger gone big-league. And as ta what he did -- he sucks blood, man,
what more do ya need? He's a walkin' insult to the final curtain call.]<<<<<
        --  Jolly Roger <15:47:23 / 03-17-56>

*****Private: Johnny M
>>>>>[Yeah, I remember you. Yer that deckhead I ran with in Redmond last
year, right? Nothin' but.

I don't know nuthin' 'bout chips, but that fixer o' mine's still about.
Name's Shamma, outta Denver. She don't do chips, though. You need ta be
talkin' ta the yaks 'bout that. Buddy o' mine may have a line on that. But
first, lesse the cred.  An' I know she's cute, but don't be callin' her
vamp, man, or you'll start my blood poundin'. I don't like them
bloodsuckers, and that's what vamp means to me.]<<<<<
        --  Jolly Roger < 00:11:37/03-19-56 >

*****Private: Johnny M
>>>>>[Johnny, man, got that line on chips you were askin' about. Man's
name's Alyx. Got a distribution net through a couple local gangs, so the
questions are null sheen. Just need to set the meet. Can your contact be at
>>encrypted<< at midnight on Monday?]<<<<<
        --  Aleister Tice < 01:45:23/03-19-56 >

>>>>>[
+++++Trideo Feed: Channel 3

The trid feed slides from a commercial for the new Eurocar Westwind 2000 to
the sight of a moonscape with lasers flashing over every inch fades into view...

"Hoi, everyone!  This is Star Browning live from Club Penumbra, the hottest
club in Seattle!"  The platinum blonde elf bounces in between two hulking
humans intent on viewing the wares of her strapless outfit.  "And once
again, welcome to 3 at 3!  Here we play only the hottest of today's hits and
interview some of the patrons.  In fact here's a lovely couple right now..."

"I swear I didn't chea...who the hell are you?"  An Asiatic elf glares up at
Star.  His companion, a raven-haired human female glowers at the distraction
almost as venomously as she regards her boyfriend.

"Don't try to use this to get off of this one, chummer!  You were gone for 2
months!  Is this her?  Is it?!  You damn well better have some answers,
Gato..."  The girlfriend is obviously not pleased about something...

"Excuse me, but we're with Channel 3's '3 at 3' show.  You know, the one
where we show all the hits and dancers and..."

"Honey, please!  This isn't her..."

"Ohhh, so there WAS another girl!"

"I didn't mean it like that!  Oh drek..."

"Sir!  Please, we'd like to interview..."

"Bugger off!!"  For once the couple seems in complete agreement...

"Well!  I guess they don't want to be interviewed...let's go to the dance
floor for a new one by Slip-Shadow Sara..."

+++++End Trideo Feed

I'd say life's tough enough without having the females screw it up
even further, wouldn't you agree, Topcat?]<<<<<
     -- Genocide <07:46:23/03-18-56>

*****PRIVATE:
>>>>>[Uncle Zac won't buy me a deck until we get back to the mainland,
tommorow morning. Anyways I'll leave your office alone but you had better
come up with a way for me to get thata Hendrix.]<<<<<
          -- Flute (Child / Goddess)

*****PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[Hey boss, I'm gonna be in Carbondale for a week. Sorry I jumped
off to TNO, but they were playing a joke on Sneakthief and he didn't
know it. He calls me, I was also uninformed, we jump down there,
jump a couple of gangers for guns, and we crash throught the hotel
room door.]<<<<<
          -- Tunnel-Rat
             (15:05:25 GMT / 3-19-56)

>>>>>[Well, Gato?  What do you think of that, hmm?  I can't hear you...
Hmmph, that's what I thought!  Talk it up big to your chummers but cower
when it comes down to it.  And we never did get this vacation thing of yours
all settled, if it weren't for that bouncer throwing me out...Ah well, we
WILL finish this.  Tonight!]<<<<<
        --  Katz!  <12:17:21/3-19-56>

>>>>>[My jaw's still kinda sore from that right you planted on it.
Talking's not really my strong suit now.  Besides, I have some biz going
that needs to be taken care of.  I _promise_ to tell you all about Tir, but
it's just going to have to wait a day or two.  My time in the Taingire was
anything but friendly, believe me.  They don't take too kindly to samurai
trying to sneak fake ID's through customs.  Thoughts of what happened there
still haunt my dreams.  So please understand, ok?  If you can just wait a
little bit, say three days or so, I'll take you out to Icarus Descending and
get a nice quiet booth and tell you ALL about it.  Til then...love ya,
honey!]<<<<<
        --  TopCat <12:32:05/3-19-56>

***** Private:  Genocide
>>>>>[Sheesh, you're telling me.  But she's a great girl.  And I guess I
woulda been mad too if she'd disappeared in Tir Taingire for two months.
It's just going to take a while to cool her down.  If you ever meet her and
see her eyes narrow in this certain little way (you'll know it if you see
it) watch out for the right.  I'm going to be mumbling for a day or so]<<<<<
        --  TopCat <12:34:51/3-19-56>

*****  Private:
>>>>>[ Hey ya guys!  I just got back from a long hiatus after crusing
through downtown LA and Anna in my banshee.  Thought I'd see what the
action is like here.  I'm Tanp and am wanted be Lonstar, the Yakuza,
and most of the governments around.  My banshee and I got into a bit
of a scrape in LA when Topcat and I turned the street into slag (along
with a few Yakuza) while trying to escape after a bad run.  I won't
even get into what Anna was like since you all were probably informed
of the details before. ]<<<<<
        -- Tanp < 13:11:43/03-19-56 >

*****Private:  Tanp & Johnny M
>>>>>[Zao, Tanp!  Whatcha been doing since the LA deal? <G>  And I know, I
know...you're wanted for that, but nobody SAW you!  At least all they have
about me is the whiskers/elf thing.  (Thank whatever gods there are for
moronic guards).  The nuyen promised for that deal will be coming soon,
Johnny's working out a meet.  Talk to ya later, chief!  Oh yeah, how's the
truckster running? <G>]<<<<<
        --  TopCat <13:25:47/3-19-56>

*****Private: UO Advisory Committee
>>>>>[Sorry this has been so long in coming.  We had a little trip to
Australia for the past two weeks on some equipment raids.  Beautiful country.
 But, here come some more vehicles for you guys to comment on.  Enjoy!]
        -- Andi Forbes (12:47:55/3-19-56)
            Underworld Opera

*****Private: UO Adivsory Committee
>>>>>[The Bm-14
Another in the series of Soviet rocket launching platforms, the Bm-14 is the
oldest.  This truck carriest 16 rockets, all of which can be launched in 15
seconds, if you're feeling daring.

Name                               handling  Speed    B/A   Sig  APilot
  Cost
Bm-14                                    3/5        25/80     2/0      1
      0       17,000
Seating: 1 Bench in the cab
Fuel cons:3.2 km/L    Fuel Cap: 400
Access: Two doors up front.
Cargo: 3 CF up front
__________]<<<<<
        -- Andi Forbes (12:53:35/3-19-56)
            Underworld Opera

*****Private: Topcat
>>>>>[Yeah, isn't it crazy how female's can pack a punch? Like the laws
of physics just don't count no more... Hell, I'll take a bullet from you
unfriendly naighbourhood Sam anyday!

About your business in the Tir. If you ever need to have a verification
on what went down over there (for any reason whatsoever), give me a call
will ya? No, I *am* serious.]<<<<<
     -- Genocide <01:55:34/03-19-56>

*****Private: Chrome, Sure Shot
>>>>>[Gemma is go. Repeat: Gemma is go. Topcat is on the deal, and will
be setting up the scam as we planned. Report to D-sector at 23:00 hours
and I will give you a more thorough breifing.

Oh, and tell CyberPrince to send me the file on Topcat again - this time
the *whole* file, or there'll be hell to pay.]<<<<<
      -- Genocide <01:57:54/03-19-56>

*****Private: Tanp & Topcat
>>>>>[Hey guys, we're supposed to meet Tice at Midnight Monday at
>>encrypted<<.  He's probably gonna give us a place to meet the big fixer.
Well that about wraps things up for me.  Talk to ya later chummers.]<<<<<
        -- Johnny M <15:00:00/3-19-56>

*****Private:  Topcat
>>>>>[Yo!  Nice to hear from ya again, man!  Thanks for painting the
banshee for me.  Although noone believed that we were really a family ;).
I've more or less have been hanging around my apartment here in
Seattle trying to keep my pride and joy from being hit by angry pissants
wanting to >>Encrypted<< with me.  Drop on by.  I'm at 1 Microsoft Way,
Apartment >>Encrypted<<.  Perhaps we could talk before the meeting with
Tice.]<<<<<
        -- Tanp <16:46:22/03-19-56>

*****Private:  Johnny M
>>>>>[Hey guy.  What does Tice want to talk about Monday night?]<<<<<
        -- Tanp <16:47:31/03-19-56>

*****Private: Tanp
>>>>>[Sorry, chummer, but I can't make it by your place before the meet.
Got some biz I'm working on with a bud of mine and have to make a meet with
them before I can do the chips.  To top it all off, Katz is all OVER my case
about disappearing in Taingire for two months.  Dealing with her is harder
than any run I've ever done.  Sheesh, can I dig a hole or what?}<<<<<
        -- TopCat <17:00:58/3-19-56>

*****Private: Topcat
>>>>>[Did you make it out of there in one piece? Sorry about the
interuption - I'll make it up to you. In the meanwhile we got work to do:
Let me know when you are free so I can set up a short introduction to the
team you'll be covering. Remeber, though: Time is the essence!]<<<<<
     -- Genocide <19:28:38/03-19-56>

>>>>>[ Not a problem Ratspeak, the shooter that I'm trying to track down
only matches the portfolio's of three known operatives. One of the
matches, well, that's impossible, so I'll give you the other two :-

Cameron Gyles (Iceman)                          Match: 68%
        Male Welsh assassin/hitman, current whereabouts unknown.

Felicity Timor (Bloodwytch)                     Match: 81%
        Western (exact country unknown), assassin, last reported to be in
Miami, 2 months ago.

        Oh, by the way, unless this shooter is _really_ good at disguise
(and Gyles is) I'm looking for a female.

        Unfortunately, I can't comment on whether it's the same shooter,
I don't have enough information from the crimescene, and the police
reports, and this is the weird bit, the FBI confiscated everything, and
is 'de-briefing' the on-site officers.

What the frag!!!!!!

+++++ 48 second delay in message

Umm, it seems as though Fenris found out about Lowe's death, needless to
say he isn't happy. He sent Othello over to let me know that he expects
me to keep him up to date on what's going on around here. ]<<<<<
        --  Courier <21:53:36/03-19-55>

*****Private:  Genocide
>>>>>[Re'yas.  Yeah, I got out clean.  As for when I can be around to meet
the team...hmmmm.  What say two days?  Will give me time to conclude a touch
of biz and to sort out how I'm going to handle the work you've got set up
for me.  I can't believe I'm doing this, but the nuyen's frosty so I'm still
in.  Just drop the word as to where and when I meet these chummers of yours
and I'll be there like a dog shaman at a hydrant.  Seeyas soon.]<<<<<
        --  TopCat  <23:04:16/3-19-56>

*****Private: Topcat
>>>>>[Well, okay: 2 days will do. Use the type to work out a plan
of attack though.

You'll be picked up by a RR Prairie Cat at >>encrypted<< at 23:00 hours.
Come armed, because the team certainly will be.]<<<<<
     -- Genocide <04:36:23/03-20-56>

>>>>>[Umm, Freddy, it's not what I meant. It just doesn't
fit with the rest of what his msg. said. all I wanted to
know was what the msg. had to do with him being both a
phys. adept and an elf? and to me, well last thing I want
is for anyone to know what to expect.... I'm still curious
though, what does Item1 have to do with item2]<<<<<
        -- GoD <06:04:08/03-20-56>

*****PRIVATE: UO Advisory Committee
>>>>>[Do not use this, the armour is crap, the fuel tanks are exposed and you
have to be feeling very daring to fire all the rockets in 15 secs. Also, when
you fire, the smoke trails are horrendous and give away your position. The
smoke can be seen from 5 miles away on a good day (for the enemy that is) and
the damage that the rockets do is all but useless against modern troops and
equipment. Avoid this like the plague, the price is also FAR too high.<<<<<]
     -- Campbell <14:00:20/20-3-56>

>>>>>[I know that isn't what you meant, GoD.  I just felt like you had
just fed me a great straight line to take a shot at the poor, ego-
tripping, boastful whelp.

I agree with you that we really didn't need to see his resume.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (09:08:34 / 03-20-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

***** Private: Crusader
>>>>>[Sure, go ahead and take the damn thing without waiting for me.

And another thing or three:

Yer damn well right I've been a pain in the Yaps asses since they
waltzed in here, yes, I won't pass up an opportunity to show them up,
alone, with my own people, but no, I was not responsible for the
little boo-boo on the Butterfly.  One of the Marines fragged up and
got himself geeked and tore up the bridge.  Ooopsy.

I don't know.  Lets say five grand plus and extra half for every hole
you put in it.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (09:12:23 / 03-20-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

>>>>>[I am seeking the one refering to himself as GoD.

I noticed your investigations from earlier in the year on MagickNet.
You seem to be trying to extend you martial skills in an academic
way.  Leaning towards the academic end of our Gift, I am trying to
expand in the martial direction.  Possibly we can assist one another.

I am currently in the employee of one of my best benefactors.  I have
been employed by them on numerous occassions for the recovery of lost
artifacts.  They seem to believe that I can also be of service to
them in search of people as well.

Here I have run into...difficulties.  I have dispatched several
watcher spirits of varied power and come up lacking.  I have
undertaken a journey to the Plane of Fire and again failed to find my
quary.  I am trying to assemble a group for a ritual summoning.  Are
you able to join me in Seattle for such a ceremony?

I am willing to pay for your services or teach you spells.]<<<<<
        -- Teutone Bleu (10:00:00 / 03-20-56)

***** PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[Certainly you wouldn't think that I would steal from you.  That
would be against the law.  The vehicle is still it it's stall at this time.

I hope that the rocky start we have gotten off to will be easily shifted into
the past.  I will make sure that your rover is well cared for.  Shall I have
the oil changed and tires rotated?]<<<<<
        -- Crusader <15:26:31 / 03-20-56>
           Bishop
           Ebony Star

>>>>>[I was responding to Mr. Valentine's message about the Tir
Nan Nog or magical members not liking Saint Patrick's day.  I
wanted to express to them that as someone from Ireland and being
magically inclined I enjoyed Saint Patrick's Day and wanted to
share that feeling.  As for Saint Patrick being responsible for
the destruction of the old druidic orders, the modern druids
must being enjoying themselves, their religion is back and his
has been forced out.  Quite a reversal of fortune]<<<<<
        --  Paladin <08:22:18 / 03-20-56>

*****Private: Jolly Roger
>>>>>[Hoi Jolly Roger, sounds good to me.  See you there.]<<<<<
        --  Paladin <08:27:58 / 03-20-56>

***** PRIVATE: Facesmasher
>>>>>[I am still feeling out the current team I have assembled.  I believe
them to be competent for the task before them but I prefer to layer my moves
in such a way as to assure results.

Please send me information about yourself and references.  I might have need
for additional assistance in the very near future.]<<<<<
        -- Crusader <15:44:17 / 03-20-56>
           Bishop
           Ebony Star

***** PRIVATE: Neuron Basher
>>>>>[Ask Joyce in accounting when the last charge to his credit card was.
Dont forget to find out WHERE he was when he charged it.  If he is in trouble
he would have stopped charging things to it.

Ill ask Freddy if he knows where he is.  He has a contract thing worked out
with Freddy to do some magical work.  Hell, for all I know, he might be
crashed out at Freddy's office or something.  There is just no telling
where he has gotten himself off to.  He constantly tells us not to worry...
thats like telling the sun not to come up.  Its gonna happen, like clock
work.

Look I have a demo to do at 4:00.  Let me know what you come up with.]<<<<<
        -- Trixie <15:56:53 / 03-20-56>
           Head of Operations
           Industrial Sound and Magic

***** PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[Have you seen Jas in the last couple of days?  He wandered off about a
month ago and we all thought he came down here to see his puppies.]<<<<<
        -- Trixie <16:05:03 / 03-20-56>

***** Private: Trixie
>>>>>[Last time I knew where he was, he was headed for a not to be
named, formerly Irish country.

But that was an awfully long time ago......]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (10:47:34 / 03-20-56)
           President
           Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

***** PRIVATE: Trixie
>>>>>[  Okay, I talked to Joyce, and as far as I can tell, the last charge
on his card was before he left.  I whipped up a little utility that I've got
running down in accounting to alert me the second he charges something,
and where it was from.  The last I heard from him, he was in TNO working
on some kind of research, but none of my searches on systems over there
have come up with anything.  ]<<<<<
        -- Neuron Basher < 16:49:20/3-20-56 >
           Head of Software Development
           Industrial Sound and Magic

>>>>>[  Has anyone heard from Kor in say the last 3-4 days?  I'm really
starting to get concerned about him.  (Kor, if you read this, send me a
message.)  I don't have enough friends out there that I can just afford
to lose one.  ]<<<<<
        -- Neuron Basher < 16:52:17/3-20-56 >
           Head of Software Development
           Industrial Sound and Magic

*****Private:Crusader
>>>>>[Gotcha, we'll be there.]<<<<<
        --  Op <13:51:14/03-20-56>

*****Private:Crusader
>>>>>[I got the news from Op.  Misha's?  Haven't been there yet...]<<<<<
        --  Dharma <13:53:46/03-20-56>

*****Private:Op
>>>>>[I do hope you know what you're getting us into.]<<<<<
        --  Dharma <13:54:01/03-20-56>

*****Private:the Whistler
>>>>>[Got your message.  Spring and I split up for the time being, but I'll
be back in contact with you about a meeting place, provided by an old friend
from Ares.  (Don't ask.)]<<<<<
        --  Mr. Purple <13:59:24/03-20-56>

*****Private:the Whistler, Spring Rivers
>>>>>[Meet up at <encrypted>.  Just tell the guard you are there to see Mr.
Wallace.  That will get you in.]<<<<<
        --  Mr. Purple <14:02:54/03-20-56>

*****Private:Mr. Purple
>>>>>[Got it.]<<<<<
        --  Spring Rivers <14:03:32/03-20-56>