>>>>>[Drake, blow off.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

>>>>>[I have identified the creature as a wraith.  I personally have magical
ways of combatting it as a conjuring adept, and I also have physical ways of
trapping it.  I would ask that a few more 'civic' minded shadowrunners help
me capture and/or destroy this creature.  I personally will offer some amount
of recompense for those less minded.]<<<<<
        --  Shade <24:39:20 / 11-1-56>

>>>>>[ Great. I guess I'll be turning off my vid-feed autoreader... (I'm
not using the hospital's decks anymore... I finally got one of my
own... *sigh*)]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <14:58:01/11-01-56>

*****PRIVATE: Tobai
>>>>>[You shouldn't mention too much about your location.]<<<<<<
        -- Zippy <14:58:19/11-01-56>

*****PRIVATE: Zippy
>>>>>[Chill chummer... *heh. I could get into this* It's not like anyone
wants my goose or anything. I haven't even gotten a good programming
contract in years. *sigh* When you get old, people don't even want to
cause you trouble. Oh well...]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <14:58:39/11-01-56>

*****PRIVATE: Shade
>>>>>[How much?]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <15:08:13/11-01-56>

>>>>>[Yeppers, Gok', I've been tryin' to find somebody that'll buy 
the vid, too .  I need the money to get one of my hands replaced.  The 
doc managed to save one of my thumbs, but the other hand is just 
gettin' to be too much trouble.

While I'm thinking of it, can anybody recommend a good doc that can 
do prosthe - prosteth - fake limbs?  My usual doc just does neural 
stuff - my rig, my eyes, the 'jack.]<<<<<
        -- Rumormonger (Always / Tuned-In)

***** Private: Griffyn
>>>>>[Well.... better - I think.  He's come around...  Not quite 
altogether - yet - we hope.  Ah.... some things are working better 
than others - coupla things aren't working at all they tell us....  
Not much more that I can tell you right now, 'cause the docs aren't 
telling us much.]<<<<<
        -- Spark (15:17:21 / 11-01-56) 

>>>>>[Hey, Rumormonger, man. I'll buy that vid. I got some customers who
are into that kinda stuff. Much you askin'?

By the way, since I see all you fellas are into Azzie bloodsports inna
big way, I got some offers going - Vids of the best Azzie games, the kind
don't get shown on sattelite - Elite combat, Chainsaws of glory, etc...

I can also get some footage of ritual sacrifices, and other cool stuff.

Oh, yeah, I forgot: The icing on the cake -  I got a clip from an azzie
deathgame where one of the contestants escaped. And you know how rare
that is. Seems he was rescued by some kinda free spirit that just
appeared, splattered the local champ and lit off. Real cool stuff.]<<<<<
        -- Gutsys (16:23:56/11-1-56)

>>>>>[GOT AWAY?!  Un-fraggin'-believeable.  Tell ya what.  Trade you 
my hell (plus 5% of the take, of course) for yours.]<<<<<
        -- Rumormonger (Always / Tuned-In)
        
>>>>>[Waitaminnit... you didn't say "free spirit", did you?  Uh... 
by any chance was the guy big and semi-neurotic and the spirit looked 
like your average demon-biker-from-hell/soul-stealer?]<<<<<
        -- Rumormonger (Always / Tuned-In)

*****PRIVATE: Spark
>>>>>[  Keep me up to date on the big guy, and let me know if there's anything
I can do to help.. ]<<<<<
        -- Griffyn <17:18:34/11-01-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Marksanspensah
>>>>>[While I told you most of this stuff when we talked last, I figured 
that you'd appreciate the actual report and my thoughts on it.

+++++ Include Examination Report:  Marksanspensah.a1

Your powers of regeneration are impressive.  However, you are NOT 
immortal.  You will not age, you will not get sick, you cannot be 
poisoned.  However, if you fall from a building, you will still die.  If 
you get your head removed from your neck, old 2D "Highlander" movie 
style, you will die.  If you have massive tissue damage from acid, or 
fire, or being crushed, or too many other things I can't mention, you 
will still die.

Don't go around thinking that you are the shit.  Before I had cyberware 
and bioware implanted, you regenerated no better than I.  Now....well, it 
was a trade off.  The beings you match up with....most of them can still 
eat you for lunch, some literally.

As I said, you're not a vampire.  I tested you for all the known HMHVV 
strains, and nothing came up.  Your white blood count is so high that I 
can't believe that your ever going to get sick again.  And, while I 
didn't tell you this, I did feed you some arsenic.  Not enough to kill, 
but enough to tell if you were immune.  You are definatly immune to 
Arsenic, but as for other poisons....  I'll leave that to you to discover 
on your own.

I still would like to examine you astrally, but as we were alone and I am 
not a magician, that was impossible even before you voiced objections.  

A little more on your regeneration:  Don't go and cut off arms, fingers, 
etc.  It will heal, but the new digit takes weeks, sometimes months, to 
grow.  And naturally, if you had cyber in that limb, it's gone too.  And 
the new limb is never exactly the same as the old.

Don't try to get cyber or bioware implanted.  Your body will accept 
what's there, but it'll keep on healing itself before the new gets a 
chance to settle in.  The only way I got around that was a custom, DNA 
tailored drug that also bypassed my immunity to poisons while suppressing 
my healing process.  Your body won't behave the same, and it would take 
months, perhaps years, to duplicate the effects.

Be careful, Marksanspensah.  Don't let your feelings of power and 
immortality go to your head.  You'll only get yourself in more trouble 
than you can imagine.]<<<<
	--  Action Jackson <15:40:39/11-01-56>

>>>>>[In the spirit of the season, I am sure that Pat would wish me to 
extend these wishes to you were he here, so may you all have a joyous New 
Year.  Yesterday being Samhain to the druids and Celts, and Pat himself, 
it was a holiday.  But I am not a follower of those ways, so I know very 
little of it myself.

Haven is up and running.  The computers, water, power, communications, 
sewerage, etc, are all running as well or better than before, with many 
thanks to the Ryaka technical team who arrived not too long after Lone 
Star left.  aThe children are well, but still scared.  We are holding 
classes again, but they are not what they were before.  I suspect that, 
if Pat ever gets released after his trial(ie is declared innocent by a 
jury), he will be the one who will have to return the classes to thier 
old proportions.  It will be difficult, seeing as the safe area around 
Haven is no longer truly safe, and we have had kids shot just outside the 
gate for the first time in over a year.  But we will manage.  More of the 
smaller gangs are returning as thier members remember their dreams for 
the future.  And a few of the larger gangs are here as well.

Arial, the little girl in the video, is doing well.  All she remembers of 
the attack is flashes, fire, and suddenly hearing the most beautiful 
sound and voice in her mind, and then she passed out.  But she did say 
that there was a man, the spirit in the suit I assume, who urged her to 
come out and play with him.

We were lucky.  Had blood been spilled within the building 
Haven.....well, things would have been worse and would be for a long time 
as well.

Unfortunately, Pat's trial is slated to start next week.  From what I 
have heard, the case, Seattle vs. Patrick John O'Kennedy, has such a 
backlog of evidence that it could take months to go through it all in a 
trial format.  May it take less than that.

Dark Stranger, you feel that Haven is corrupted someway?  I don't 
understand how....  Although the local astral is still higher than it 
should be, but it fades gradually.  Back to normal, I hope.  
Unfortunately, some of the spirit instructors are still unwilling to talk 
about why it still feels unusual.]<<<<<
	--  Mozart <15:54:24/11-01-56>


*****PRIVATE TO: Mozart
>>>>>[ We are pleased to hear that Haven is back up and running. We
hope that the peace lasts.

      We are curious to know if the rules of Haven allow runners to
visit. Dana would like a chance to see some the children. Is this
acceptable?]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <21:38:03/11-01-56>

>>>>>[Congradulations Socrates! We all knew you had it in you!]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <07:55:43/11-02-56>

*****PRIVATE:Action Jackson
>>>>>[Thanks doc. I'll keep it in mind. Ask anyone who knows me - Caution
is my middle name. And I have a good friend who has a vested interest in
my keeping good health.

Ah, the required ammounts have been deposited in your accounts. Been a
pleasure dealing with you]<<<<<
        -- Marksanspensah (09:12:23/11-02-56)

>>>>>[Did he look like a 'demon-biker-from-hell/soul-stealer'?

Gee, maybe he did, maybe he didn't.

In any case, that is the pearl of my collection - totally unique. I ain't
trading it just for anything, see.

As for yer vid, from what I've heard it's no big deal - I mean, I'd be 
interested in buying, sure, but not trading it for my prize.

So, what say 500 =Y= for master copy and exclusive sale rights

(That last bit means I send some pals over to break your legs if you sell it
ta someone else behind my back, ok?)]<<<<<
        -- Gutsys (07-03-32/11-02-56)

*****PRIVATE: Gutsys
>>>>>[I'm interested in some of that Aztlan vid.]<<<<<
        --  John Doe <11:58:38/11-2-56>


>>>>>[<gulp>  Why does this crap keep happening to me?  
Allright, 500 then.]<<<<<
        -- Rumormonger (Always / Tuned-In)

*****NOT TO: John Doe
>>>>>[Remember everyone, if ya want _real_ bloodsport, Gutsys is yer only
man.

By the by, has anyone heard of a joker calling himself 'John Doe']<<<<<
        -- Gutsys (17:43:25/11-02-56)

*****PRIVATE: Rumormonger
>>>>>[Ok RM, 500 =Y= it is. Ain't that the easiest money you ever got?

+++++Credit transfer: 250 =Y=

The rest comes after you send me the vid. Make sure it's an encrypted
transmission now. Oh, and since it's a security camera feed, get me as many
different angles as you can - Gonna have to do some hefty editing and digital
enhancing before that baby is fit for viewing. See, my clients like to
get nice juicy close-ups of the action, ka?]<<<<<
        -- Gutsys (17:48:12/11-02-56)

*****PRIVATE: John Doe
>>>>>[Aztlan vid? Sure, let's do biz, my man. I got all kinds o' cool stuff,
how about some hot meta-porn?? Y'd never believe some o' the stuff those azzie
boys get up to - There's this vid of an elf girl and a Naga - UNbelievable,
I tells ya]<<<<<
        -- Gutsys (17:56:34/11-02-56)

*****Private:  Righteous
>>>>>[I will offer you 50,000 Y, enough to further your righteous cause.  I
think it is a fair offer considering that I am not one who makes much money
(I am a zoologist) and you will be doing Seattle a favor.  I would prefer if
you worked with me, as I know ways and techniques that will aid in this
creature's capture and eventual destruction.]<<<<<
        --  Shade <22:07:54 / 11-2-56>

>>>>>[I thank you for your noble offer.  I only hope that others will join
us, as it is not possible for us to accomplish this task alone.]<<<<<
        --  Shade <22:10:37 / 11-2-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Shade
>>>>>[ Your offer is accepted. Dana and I are at your disposal. Since
this is not a corporate cause, but for the good of the city, we expect
to be given as much information as you have on this beast.

    Please continue this correspondence.]<<<<<
         -- Righteous <00:00:01/11-03-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Righteous
>>>>>[ Well chummer, you and your lady-friend seem to be in high
demand these days. Let's see... You've been on four runs in Seattle in
two months. Of those, two have been 'for the good of humanity', and
you went without payment for one... Although the cred for this one
will _definitely_ make up for it...
 
    If I didn't know better, I'd say you had a soul...]<<<<<
        -- Delta2X <CORRUPTED/CORRUPTED>

>>>>>[I need informations about tigers in zoos. Where is a zoo with tigers in 
North-America ? Who has a tiger or can sell me a tiger? I will pay you 500 Y
for good informations!]<<<<<
	-- Unknown <corrupted/incomplete>

***** Private: Gutsy
>>>>>[Allright, here's all of the stuff I could scrape together. All 
of the important parts are there - I lost a few minutes of very early 
crap that you shouldn't be interested in anyway the last time I 
moved. 

+++++ FILE: CHLDKLR.RMR

Sooooo, got any juicy pics of Governor Schultz?  Want some 
juicy pics of 'er?]<<<<<
        -- Rumormonger (Always / Tuned-In)

***** Private: Griffyn
>>>>>[Well... they've, ah, told us some of his problems probably 
won't be responsive to magical healing (dunno why, I always thought 
spellchuckers could do anything, to here some of 'em tell it).  But 
the physical problems he's run up can be, so if you're game to try 
and get Freddy on his feet, we'd appreciate that.]<<<<<
        -- Spark (09:14:22 / 11-03-56)

>>>>>[ I just ran through a couple of deckers duking it out trying to
get in here. It was just outside the >>encrypted<< node in Seattle... 
 
    My life has just become so much more exciting since I started
coming to Shadowland. I spend almost 7 hours a day jacked in now...
*heh* So much for all that exercise the doctor ordered... =) ]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <11:48:51/11-03-56>

*****NOT TO:  Drake, Interpol
>>>>>[Sorry about the security, but AJ really doesn't want Drake to know 
about the layout of his place.  It would be a problem, and he actually 
could limit where it is if he knew.  And that would mean AJ'd have to live 
at the clinic until I could get a new house set up for him.  Way too much 
of an inconvenience.

Well, I'd upload the camera logs, but I'd have to be able to get into 
AJ's place, and he's at the clinic full time, along with Roxey.  I'd be 
there too, but Jasmine, Nom O'Keif, and Nightfox are far more skilled in 
the arts of healin than I.  Four expert doctors/healers should be able 
to keep her alive....  I hope so.

But I'll come to that.  First, the start of the party.  Well, Roxey and I 
arrived early to help AJ with the party arrangements.  We brought a lot 
of the good stuff, like real booze, none of this synthetic drek.  You 
should have seen the place.  Well, I'll describe it.

The living room was decked out with streamers, balloons, hangin 
decorations, the whole fraggin thing.  But it didn't stop there, of 
course.  His dinin room was covered in black and looked like an Egyptian 
tomb.  The table was piled high with drink and food, includin apple pie, 
a cake in the shape of a coffin with it's lid up(delicious too, I might 
add), wines from France and Italy, some TT elvish drink I don't know the 
name of, cupcakes, beers from Germany, Austria, Japan, Britain, even TNO, 
and hot dogs, mini-pizzas, steamed and shelled shrimp(they must have cost 
him a frag of a lot of nuyen), clams, everythin.  He had enough food to 
feed an army, and after the party there was very little left over.  And 
even AJ drank a little.

His family room, though, was the best.  It's where he has his stereo, and 
it was wiz the music he had.  All kinds of drek from the past 80 years.  
Some old group called Oingo Boingo, with a song....Dead Man's Party, and 
a whole lot more too.  Several hours of Halloween music, but none of it 
repeated over the whole time, except for when someone wanted to hear it 
again.

And AJ's home theatre system was playin all the time too, with flicks 
like Heavy Metal, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and who know's what 
else.  Some of it was even original celluloid!  If you hadn't guessed, 
AJ's somethin of an eclectic collecter of drek.

But in case you've never seen the interior of AJ's place, this is what it 
looks like.  No windows.  All the outside windows are facades, and are 
boarded up and armored too.  But inside is plush, and each room is 
different.  The livin room, which is mostly for entertainin, is 
conservative.  Plush white carpet, light wood panelin, vaulted ceilin, 
and all antique furniture, mostly oak.  The family room is darker, with 
black Italian leather furniture, indirect lamps, Japanese black laquer 
cabinets, a Buddha in one corner, and a few green plants, with a dark 
green rug.  The dinin room is oak floored, white walls, a hangin stained 
glass lamp, and an antique redwood table and chairs.  AJ has his 
playrooms upstairs, as he sleeps in the basement.  He's got a room with 
nothin but a regulation sized pool table and a wet bar in the corner.  I 
heard there were a few good games goin myself, but I was so busy I didn't 
get a chance to play myself.  Maybe next time.  And he's got his theatre 
up there too.  It's done in the old....Art Deco, I think he told me once, 
style.  The chairs are actually from an old theatre that was torn down in 
Boulder, called the Fox Theatre.  And there's, of course, normal chairs 
too.

And then there's his costume room.  AJ's excellent with disguises, in 
case you didn't know.  But his costume room has all the same stuff that a 
professional costumer and makeup artist would have.  Latex for full head 
masks, outfits, everythin.  Most of the time it's normal stuff, but some 
it isn't, either.  For those times when just looking like an orcish woman 
won't quite do it, he's got the priests, doctors, nurses, cops, and then 
the really fun stuff, like Frankenstien, Dracula, the Tin man, and a 
whole fraggin lot more.

And I saved the best for last, of course.  His vault, garage, and firin 
range.  His vault has all his tools of the arms dealin and street samurai 
trades, from back when he used to run.  And the bow.....I'll get to that 
later.  Sneak suits, grenades, sniper rifles, a couple bows and lots of 
arrows(all black titanium shafted, with dikoted heads, and 2 black 
fletchings with one blood red one, his signature), 5 suits of armor, 
grappling guns, monofilament(several kilometers, the box said), and 
more.  A fixer's paradise.  The firin range had weapons from all over the 
world, from every major, and several minor, weapons manufacturers, 
includin some very new goodies.  I saw a few of you folks eyein the 
laser, and a few the Vindicator too.  One of the things AJ collects is 
weapons.  But he also pulled out his old weapons, too.  An old AK-47, the 
original Uzi design, and old Colt Peacemaker, a flintlock long rifle.  
And the battleaxe, and the Scottish hammer, and a rapier, and a claymore, 
etc.  Half of his house is his collection of weapons.  And then the 
garage.  Just three vehicles.  The Eurocar Westwind that FM eyed 
jealously, and the ruthenium coated Bison he uses for trips cross 
country, and the Hudson.  Some of you know the history behind that car, 
comin from The Boy and Slide a couple of years ago, but few of you have 
ever been inside it.  Hope you enjoyed the show.  AJ's really proud of 
that car.....

Well, that's the quick tour.  People started arriving at about 1900, and 
the first was Thellinista, followed almost immediately by Bloodtooth, 
Firefox, and Silent Runnin.  These folks were greated by Roxey, who was 
dressed up as an ice skater.  (whew)  That woman.....looks great.  In 
anythin.  Probably out of anythin too.  No other way to describe her.  
But I digress.  Thellinista was dressed as...I think it was a banshee, or 
maybe just a really excellent ghost.  Sharper teeth than I remember, and 
wrapped in layers of white gauze.  Thel, you'd look better if you weren't 
so pale.  **grin**  Bloodtooth and Firefox were dressed as a Native 
warrior ready for the warpath and a Scottish princess, respectively, and 
Silent Runnin was a Native chief, with full headdress and all that.  
Sorry, but I'd go into more detail if I knew what to call all the drek.

Oh, almost forgot.  Me and my...unusual sense of humor dressed as Hitler.
**grin**

For a while, I didn't realize that we had another guest, because he had 
appeared behind me.  The decker known as Mercury had decided to come too, 
but virtually.  He looked every bit the part of a cowboy, with pistols, 
duster, hat, the whole getup.  And in the trid tank that AJ'd set up, it 
worked pretty well.  After this, Ripley, dressed as a leprechaun, and his 
wife Jayna, as Joan of Arc with the full battle array and sword, arrived, 
with Spirit and CRUSH not too far behind.  At this point, AJ was done 
with his costume, and he was greetin new arrivals as they came in, 
dressed as a priest in collar.  Spirit was all decked out as a Geishei, 
with a white face, kimono, etc.  And CRUSH?  Well, he was an Oni, I think 
they're called.  Japanese ogre, with a halberd(or whatever they're called 
in Japan).  The two of them looked totally out of place together, but 
they always have.  True love, I guess.  More power to you both, though.  
You've got something I never found....at least, not yet.

But AJ joked around with CRUSH about Kick the Americar for a few minutes, 
and it was eventually agreed that there would be a game after the party, 
and that AJ would show CRUSH some of his toys in the basement after 
everyone arrived.

Next were Buzz, Shadow, and Gunny.  Buzz was dressed like a fraggin 
english teacher, of all things.  Shadow was...well, I had to ask someone 
who knows history better.  I now science and engineerin, not history.  
Shadow was Charles de Gaulle.  And Gunny....well, he's Gunny.  Take a 
wild fraggin guess?  If you guessed Rambo, you'd be right in the first 
try.  AJ almost laughed at the camo and pistols and SMGs and then told 
Gunny that he could play down in the firing range later, if he wanted 
to.  I think that Gunny took AJ up on that one, but I'm not sure.  I do 
seem to remember hearing the sounds of autofire for a while there, even 
through the soundproofin.

Followin this trio were a pair and a single, Righteous and Dana and then 
Sasquatch.  Righteous was actin a bit....strange.  His prior demeanor 
was far more serious.  Drek, we almost didn't let him in, because he was 
in a Lone Star dress uniform.  It was fake, of course, but the badge on 
it wasn't.  I didn't ask, and AJ only raised an eyebrow.  Dana was even 
weirder in the way she acted.  She was almost always laugin, and 
drinkin some over the night, but previously she had been downright 
frosty.  She was in an almost tacky gypsy outfit.  And Sasquatch....well, 
he was a Sasquatch.

Then Diana brought in three other guests with her:  Mozart, Arial, and 
Little Dragon.  We were rather surprised, and none more so than Roxey.  
Arial and Mom were reunited for the first time in quite a while, and 
everyone could tell they both missed each other.  Arial was dressed up as 
a little Cupid, but she still had that "century ferret" around her 
shoulders.  It looked a little bit strange, I must say.  Diana dressed as 
a french maid.  She's got nice legs, she really does.  But we'll see.  
Hopefully she'll be ok.....

And Mozart came as just your normal clown, with red nose, rainbow wig, 
big floppy shoes, etc.  Little Dragon was similar, actually, as a court 
jester, complete with bells on his hat, cuffs, and shoes.  He looked 
really good for a 14 year old.

Then came another gent.  This guy could almost give AJ a run for his 
money.  Count Dracula showed up.  Great costume, I must admit.  AJ made a 
few comments about his fangs looking just shy of real.  And the makeup 
job was superb.  Right behind Dracula came the one guy who didn't have to 
dress up, Hermit.  He wore his normal costume and was an exception to the 
rule of costumes required.  Since only AJ and Val know what he looks like 
under the robes he wears(they literally cover him from head to toe, all 
in a light grey, with gloves, boots, hood, face cover, robe, pants under 
the robe, and an ever handy utility belt), he essentially is always in 
costume.  Quite a character.  I think he's an elf, but I'm not sure.  

Uh, I think I'll take a breather here, chums.  Back in a bit.]<<<<<
	--  Slash <11:53:55/11-03-56>

*****PRIVATE: Gutsys
>>>>>[I'm not looking for sex flicks.  The sport and other "down to 
earth" flicks I might be interested in]<<<<<
        --  John Doe <11:10:54/11-3-56>

>>>>>[So, Drake, how was the party? Did the directions I gave you work
out?]<<<<<
        -- Citizen <CORRUPTED/11-03-56>

*****PRIVATE: Slash
>>>>>[Please keep us notified of her condition]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <14:17:22/11-03-56>

>>>>>[Big ?????'s?  Who the FRAG is this Bloody June?  How does 
he/she/it/or your preference send messages without time/date stamps?  
Bloody June if you could please tell me I'm interested.]<<<<<
        --  Zelf the Worox <14:30:03 EST/11-3-56>

>>>>>[Thank you Slash for clearing up who Drake is.  Sorry it took so 
long to read but my usual nodes got geeked.  But hey I'm back and better 
than ever.

Sleep well. Most likely kill you in the morning.]<<<<<
        --  Dread Pirate Wesley <11:38:56/11-3-56>

*****Private to:  Thelienista, Dana, Righteous
>>>>>[Thank all of you for joining me on this crusade.

     +++++Transfer: Wrath.pkg
     +++++Transfer to: Dana and Righteous; 25,000Y
  The information is that which is from my zoological files.  The creature is
a type of free spirit, except of an unnatural order.  It feeds off the pain
of others and can influence minds.  The difficulty will be forcing the
creature to manifest, so we can use some organically grown nets of mine to
trap it here.  We also need to construct a fetish, assuming we are cappable
of doing so to combat it.  Also, a journey to the metaplanes might be in
order if we are to find this creatures true name and fully destroy it.
 Please share your ideas and strategies with me.]<<<<<
        --  Shade <19:20:56 / 10-3-56>

*****Private:  Bloody June
>>>>>[I am a parazoologist, but I am also aware of the less 'active'
creatures.  I know where tigers may be found.  Why should I tell you?  What
do you need a tiger for?]<<<<<
        --  Shade <19:27:56 / 11-3-56>

*****PRIVATE: Shade,Righteous,Dana
>>>>>[So, the rumors I had heard were true, and these "Wraiths" are indeed
some form of Free Spirit.  If so, having its Truename would almost certainly
be required for any solution of a permanent nature.  Though the prospect gives
me pause, I suppose I can attempt an Astral Quest after the creature's Name,
given the information you furnished.  I have not often ventured beyond our own
Plane, but this seems like an appropriate reason to do so...

Given the dangerous nature of this sort of excursion, I would at the very
least want some medical assistance on hand.]<<<<<
        --  Thelienista  <21:42:10 / 11-03-56>

*****PRIVATE: Shade
>>>>>[Dana would like a realspace meet to talk over the magical
issues.]<<<<< 
        -- Righteous <02:04:18/11-04-56>

*****PRIVATE: Mozart
>>>>>[You haven't replied to our previous post. We request a chance to
see the children. We assure you we mean no harm.]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <02:09:45/11-04-56>


>>>>>[Just wondering, what happened at the Halloween party or since I 
wasn't around I don't get to know.]<<<<<
        --  Zelf the Worox<22:39:34 EST/11-4-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Righteous
>>>>>[My apologies.  What with midterms in all the classes I personally 
teach, and attempting to run Haven's day to day operations and get it 
back up to speed, I've not checked here in days.  Adults are allowed in 
after school, which ends at 1500, or by apointment, or even during school 
if you're willing to take some severe restrictions on what you do.

You just need to remember, please, that we don't allow weapons in Haven.  
Now that we're not on a nearly combat footing and the security system is 
up and running again, the doors won't even open if the detectors find 
massive amounts of metal or explosives(ammunition propellant).  If you 
have cyberware, then we'd have to come out and let you in.

Perhaps we're a bit paranoid, but it keeps some of the children whose 
gangs are at war from killing each other inside.  There have been a few 
extraordinary circumstances to the contrary of this policy, but unless 
you are running and need emergency sanctuary, this policy will not be 
considered negotiable.]<<<<<
	--  Mozart <13:00:41/11-04-56>

*****NOT TO:  Drake, Interpol
>>>>>[Again, sorry for the security.

Where was I....That's right, Hermit and Dracula had just come in.

The biggest group of partiers came next, includin Tobai, Zippy, Nightfox, 
Sherlock Holmes(Caine's widow), Shields, and Irish.  Unfortunately for 
Irish, he came without bein in costume, and he was kicked upstairs into 
AJs "dressin room."  Let's see if I can remember everyone's costumes....  
Nightfox is the easiest to remember.  He was dressed in a white silk 
chevalier shirt, puffy purple pants, lace cuffed knee-high black boots, 
with a black felt hat and a beautiful rapier.  AJ was lookin at the 
rapier and was, I think, actually jealous of him.  AJ's got a really nice 
one, but not as nice as Nightfox's.  Zippy was dressed kinda like 
Elvira(ever see the really old 2D movies?  Are AJ and I the only ones who 
actually sit down and munch popcorn, drink rootbeer, and watch them?), 
but with a red dress instead of black.  Make it almost a dominatrix 
Elvira.  Tobai was the first animal we had show up, and he was dressed in 
an old and gettin treadbare lion costume.  He immediately gravatated 
toward the other deckers, and started up a conversation with Mercury.  
Shields came as the other animal, though.  A faun, complete with furry 
pants, stubby horns, and cloven hooves.  It was all I could to to resist 
suggestin he put some red makeup on his nose and become Rudolph the 
red-nosed reindeer.  And Sherlock Holmes was....well, Sherlock Holmes.  
Complete with hat, coat, pipe, and violin.

The next arrival arrived with a bit of dramatic flair.  He came via 
Wyvern, of all things.  Another 2D flick here, Batman?  He looked kind of 
like that, silloutted against the moon.  Too bad it wasn't full yet.  
That would have looked even more dramatic.  But the arrival was Shade, 
dressed in pitch black plate mail with a stag's head helm.  The 
breastplate had some golden flames on it, but I don't know thier 
signifigance.  He didn't take off the helm, but AJ did ask him to take 
care of the Wyvern somehow before the cops tracked it down and busted up 
the party.  He did, but what he did I don't know.

Next came in Chris Tarleton and his wife, Patricia.  They looked rather 
somber to be attending a party, but after their announcement later, I 
understood why.  We'll miss you folks.

About this time, Irish asked AJ for some help with makeup, saying he'd 
had a really good idea, so Roxey and I took over the job of meetin and 
greetin.  Next in were Moonwalker, Jasmine, and FM.  Jasmine was lookin 
REALLY nice, in a almost totally see through green gown and skirt nymph 
outfit.  Moonwalker was all pale and had bleached his hair too, but for 
some reason he felt the need to bring his deck with him.  Nice case, I 
must add.  But I had to ask who he was.  Elric of Melnibone, he said.  
Whatever.  Not my area.  And FM....well, it took us a while to figure out 
what she was, or even that it was her.  AJ's got about 20 of these 
fraggin things from when he was a kid.  There called Coosh.  Well, FM was 
an orc sized Coosh.  Got to admit, it did make her a bit more 
cuddly(grin).  And I'm goin to pay for that comment, I'm sure....

At about this point, we noticed something inside.  There was a shadow 
against a wall("The Shadow knows...."  nevermind.) that didn't have a 
body to match it.  At about this point, someone appeared who was dressed 
as a really old man....well, not as old as some, but still.  The Dark 
Stranger was dressed in your standard black and white tux, with a bow tie 
that actually tied, not one of these fraggin clip-ons.

Next were Dragon, as a shogun in armor with his swords, and Nom O'Keif as 
a tall Incan warrior.  And then MaxiMillion decided to make a grand 
entrance and literally pop into the living room, all decked out as a 
Phoenix.  His grand entrance, though, knocked over some furniture and 
spilled more than a few drinks.  He promptly returned to his normal Elven 
form and attacked AJ's beer and Salish food.  You know, I still find it 
weird that a free ally would enjoy Salish and alcohol of all kinds.  He's 
one of the few beings I know that can outdrink CRUSH, and that's only 
because the booze doesn't affect Max ever, and it will eventually affect 
CRUSH.

After this the last few folks came in, and they were Claw, Circuit 
Breaker, Groucho Marx, and Irish finally returning from upstairs.  Claw 
was a Zulu warrior, proving once again that the chum does get around a 
lot.  Grouch Marx was....well, I'm really not sure.  He was Groucho 
Marx.  I'm assuming that AJ knew who it was, since it was his party and 
the two of them chatted for a while, but I'm not sure, really.  CB was 
just plain attractive.  She came as a South'rn Belle, all dressed up in 
frills, with an umbrella and mask.  Just ripe for the Costume Ball.

And AJ presented Irish with a really evil lookin grin on his face.  Then 
Irish came down as everyone's favorite nemesis.  Yep, you guessed it.  
Irish had become Nicole Velli, of all people.  I got to give that man 
credit.  He does have a sense of humor.  I was just really glad that 
everyone else did too....

Now for the actual party, since all the partiers were there.

Let's see, what happened that was bit news, before I reach the really 
big, and really unpleasant, drek that happened.  Well, we were all really 
glad that everyone had spread their vehicles around, since there were 
several Lone Star patrols that went by.  And there was some gang activity 
as is normal on Halloween.

Conversations ranged all over the place.  But there were some that came 
up over and over again.  Like the recent events involvin Shiawase, 
Gaiatronics, and Ares.  Specifically, who could be behind the raids on 
the nuke facilities.  Naturally, everyone has their pet theories, but 
there's no proof as of yet.  But come to find out, Moonwalker and 
Sherlock Holmes are workin on it, but through different ends of the 
Matrix.  Most of us who know Velli know that she's more than capable of 
doin this kind of thing, but so are most of the other big AA corps on the 
planet.

Another topic was the problems with Valentine.  Specifically, how he was 
goin to come out of this even if he did prove his innocence and get 
freed.  But considerin that some of us know that Drake has a good number 
of his charges right(like harboring felons, specifically Roxey, Diana, 
me, etc when we were wounded), most of us don't know what's goin on with 
that.  Mozart has told us that her mystery decker keeps on putting Lone 
Star records in her emailbox, but she's not figured out who it is yet.  
Mercury has mentioned that he is tryin to find a way to reach Val, as 
he's a supporter of Haven, but Interpol is keepin him in a secure area 
where none of the features are Matrix controlled.

The biggy that kept comin up was Haven and the wraith that's there.  
Shade, the Dark Stranger, Thellinista, Roxey, AJ, Claw, Nom O'Keif, 
Dracula, and Diana all kept comin back to this topic.  The Dark Stranger 
kept on remarkin that somethin else was going on there, but when Mozart 
heard about this comment, she denied it immediately.  But from what was 
said, it appears that the area around Haven still is, I think they said, 
going toxic, and there were a few folks who said it was worse than that, 
that it was goin corrupt too.  I don't understand, not bein a magician, 
but it didn't sound good.  Mozart did say that the wraith hadn't been 
around for a while, and that Arial wasn't havin nightmares anymore.  She 
seems to think that some fragged up spirit who enjoys causin pain was 
usin Arial to hurt everyone else.  Maybe time will tell.  If so, you got 
to wonder how far back that goes.  Back to Drake with the custody 
challenge for Arial?

Roxey and Shade seemed to be captivated by each other.  One an ex-sex 
goddess for the Ancients with all that entails, the other just plain 
amazin(he took off his helmet after a while and showed mistletoe in his 
hair....  nice effect).  I suspect it was just the environment and all 
that drek, but who knows.  Tobai and Mercury, as well as CB and 
Moonwalker, all talked a lott.  Seems that Tobai and Mercury have been 
around a LONG time, but longer for Tobai.  They swapped so many stories 
from before the crash that everyone else got either really fraggin bored 
or captivated.  Personally, I was in the bored category, no offense.  But 
Tobai also made some, well, many comments directed at the women at the 
party.  Some of them took it well, some didn't.

Dana and Righteous, in thier still really strange mannerisms, wandered 
around, chatted with people, and occasionally one or the other of them 
would disappear, probably exploring the house.  Not that it'd be a 
problem, of course, since all of AJ's private livin areas were sealed 
off(like his bedroom, bath, etc).  And CB and Mercury got chattin too, 
but about what I'm not sure.

The only really strange thing was Diana.  She's usually pretty outgoing 
at parties, even if she's a bit intense in the process.  She was 
withdrawn for most of the night.  We later found out why, actually.

Then came the announcements.  AJ started it all off with a toast of 
rememberance that went like this:  "I would like to propose a toast.  To 
all of our friends who could not join us this fine evening.  May you all 
be bored to tears cause you missed a great party!  But seriously.  I 
would like to take this time to remember those of us who could not be 
with us because they are no longer of this world.  I would like to toast 
to Solitaire, Moriarity, and Collussus.  Someday, my friends.....  
Someday.  I would like to toast to Caine, to whom I literally owe my 
life, and who many of us here owe our lives as well.  Sherlock, if you 
ever need anything, and I can provide it, I will do so."  And AJ nodded 
to Sherlock Holms, who had a single tear running down her cheek.  Many 
other people expressed similar sentiments.

Mozart stood up then and had this to say:  "I would like to toast to Pat, 
my teacher and friend, whom most of you know as Valentine.  Were he here 
tonight, he would be dressed up in his Druidic robes and probably honor 
you all with a toast to the Celtic new year as well as a taste of his 
excellent piano or harp playing.  But as he is not, and I don't play 
either the piano or Celtic harp, I will not try to do the same.  I would, 
however, express what I know he believes.  If you all need a place to 
stay where you know you will be safe, recent events notwithstanding, you 
are all welcome at Haven.  Just try to keep your coming and going as low 
key as possible.  Cheers to Pat, may the trial be short and may he be 
back to us as soon as he can."

After this, Bloodtooth started to rise, but was gracious enough to let 
Chris go first.

Christopher stood up and started to speak, very quietly.  "I have been
in your company for a very long time, my friends.  And it is with no
small amount of regret that tonight, Halloween, I take your leave.  I am
too old now to play in the shadows, and I have a wife to support, and
perhaps children someday.  I received an employment offer from BellCore
Europe that I have decided to accept, and Patricia tells me that she
received a similar offer.  So...I would like to toast to all of you,
my friends, who stood by me for so long."

After all these sad announcements on what was supposed to be a joyous  
occasion, there was one good note here.  Bloodtooth and Firefox announced 
that they were to be married!  But they also said that they hadn't set a 
date as of yet.  But still, after all the depressin drek, it was nice to 
have a reason to drink up and be merry again.

A few animosities did resurface tonight, though.  The Dark Stranger 
avoided Sasquatch as much as he could, and Shadow and Roxey weren't even 
polite about it.  Well, not to each other, anyway.  Probably goin back to 
the arguments they had over Nex a while back.  Two very stubborn chummers.

And drink we did.  AJ even had some stuff that he wouldn't tell us where 
he had got it.  But it was the strongest stuff I'd ever drank.  It had a 
really wiz flavor, was clear tending toward a little cloudy white, but 
boy, did it have a punch.  Moonwalker, after fainting at the sight of all 
the alcohol in the dining room, avoided it like the plague.

The kids, on the other hand, just plain enjoyed all the food, drink, 
candy, and were generally all over the place.  Roxey had her hands full 
keepin track of Arial, but she managed somehow.  Actually, for some 
reason, Arial took somethin of a likin to Sasquatch, of all people.  I 
think she just liked the fur.(grin)  I didn't see this myself, but I 
heard about it.  Apparently Nom and Dracula, at different times, acted a 
bit strange regardin Arial.  Don't know exactly what that meant, 
though.  Seeing that the source was Velli himself, I naturally find it 
suspect.(grin)  Sorry, chum, but dressin up as Velli....

Then it all went to hell and gone inside a minute.  One second I was 
glancing around to find Diana again and see how she was, and the next I 
knew.  She went fraggin berserk and tried to kill Righteous and Dana.  
Luckily for us, she tried with a butcher knife first and only sliced 
Dana's hand(brings back a few memories....).  But Righteous responded 
badly and drew a pistol while Dana backed up and cast some spell at 
Diana.  Diana, bein a houngan, just shrugged off the effects, and by this 
point Max was already astral to keep any more spells from reaching thier 
targets(Dana or Diana), and CRUSH was restraingin(frag, but that troll 
can move when he needs to) Righteous while Dragon was disarmin him.  
Diana tried to cast a spell, but knew it didn't make it to the target, 
and then all of a sudden her eyes rolled back in her head and she 
collapsed.  Next thing she's goin into a seziure of some kind.

AJ, grabbin his medical bag, was able to inject somethin into her spine 
to stop the seziures, but she was fadin.  I remember Nom, Nightfox, and 
others crowdin around to help, but only Roxey and AJ were allowed 
closeby.  AJ asked what was wrong, and Roxey, after lookin really 
closely, screamed "Mindlock!"

For those of you who don't know what a mindlock is, it's a magical, 
physical, and psychological treatment that The Org used to use on all 
their agents, operatives, runners, and generally everyone who was a 
part.  Except for seven of us, that is.  AJ, who started it; Moriarity, who 
ran it after a while; Collussus, who did security and was generally 
uncorruptable; Solitaire, who was just plain nuts and the lock wouldn't 
have worked on anyway; Me, who helped AJ when it was still young; and 
Roxey and Diana, who developed the magical side of the treatments.  And 
what it does is basically kill you under certain stimuli.  Basically, the 
deal was that if you were ever in a position that you'd betray the 
existance of the Org, you're own mind would short out and you'd die.  Not 
pleasant in any way, shape, or form, but it worked really well.  A lot of 
the Maxim folks out there still have this in them.  It could be hidden 
and was at the point that, unless you knew exactly what you were lookin 
for, a mage'd figure that it was a magical healing treatment years 
prior.  But Diana had never had it done to her, and here she was, goin 
braindead on us.

Unfortunately, Max had left Astral space and manifested again and so 
Diana's shot at killing herself just about worked.  She has a spell that 
literally bursts your heart.  She cast it on herself.  AJ, Jasmine, Nom 
O'Keif, and Nightfox picked her up while Roxey brought the Bison around 
front, and, with some oxygenation spell maintained on Diana to keep her 
from dying, disappeared.  Hopefully the conditionin didn't kill her 
between thier leavin here and arrivin at AJ's clinic.  I heard afterward 
from Roxey that AJ had refused to violate security proceedures for his 
clinic, even for his daughter, sayin that he could always bring her back 
if he absolutely had to.

When they arrived, Diana was in a coma and her synapses were failing one 
by one due to the conditionin.  Last I heard, she was on a blood 
oxygenator after havin major surgery, and that she was usin oxy 
flourocarbons instead of normal blood.  Jasmine, Nom, and Nightfox are 
doing a lot of the healin, I heard, with AJ doin the stuff they 
can't(like cauterizin broken blood vessels, etc).  Roxey is still there 
because she's literally teachin the three magicians everythin that she 
and Diana created in the spell formula.  Hopefully they'll be able to 
find ways to reverse the process that kills her brain cells one at a time 
before she's gone.  Only time will tell.

We found out from Righteous and Dana what happened.  Apparently, Diana 
had been a Mr. J for them and Dana had started chattin just prior to the 
attack.  But more than that we didn't ask.  Well, you two, care to be a 
bit more explicit about your relationship with Diana?  Like talkin about 
the run she hired you for?]<<<<<
	--  Slash <13:46:55/11-03-56>


>>>>>[Hey, folks.  The docs decided to get together and give me a 
little present.  They decided I could avtually communicate with the 
outside world.  Yeah, right.  They're lettin' me punch this up on the 
datacomp and then Spark's forwarding it.  Hell, the damn bastards 
won't let me get anywhere near anyting I can plug myself into (there 
goes my sex life [yuck, yuck]).  Ah, drek, gotta go, time for my 
medication.  Be back at ya later.]<<<<<
         -- Freddy Frypp (09:22:33 / 11-06-56)

*****PRIVATE TO: Andrew Jackson
>>>>>[ We don't like to impose in this manner, but could we request
some information relating to Diana? Specifically, who is she, and what
is her current condition?
 
     Thankyou.
 
     Dana's hand is better. The healing was a complete success. We
apologize for the disruption in what was otherwise a very pleasant and
enjoyable party.]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <14:33:08/11-05-56>

>>>>>[Is it just me or is it a slow news day?]<<<<<
        --  Zelf the Worox <14:32:34 EST/11-6-56>

*****PRIVATE:Zelf The Worox
>>>>>[Where are you located, if you don't mind me asking?  

Also what the frag is a worox??]<<<<<
        --  John Doe <11:46:21/11-6-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Mozart
 >>>>>[ Apology accepted. We will drop by on tomorrow at >>encrypted<<
 unless you object.]<<<<<
         -- Righteous <12:36:42/11-05-56> 
 
*****PRIVATE TO: Slash
>>>>>[ We do not appreciate this line of questioning. However, due to
Diana's unusual actions, we are willing to make an exchange. Tell us
about her, and we'll tell you about the run. 
  
   We also wish to know more about Mindlock. Who else used it apart
from the Org? How closely is what-was the Org related to what is today
Maxim? Was Diana part of the Org?]<<<<<
         -- Righteous <13:20:11/11-05-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Ms. Velli
>>>>>[ Uhm, hello. I truely hope I'm not imposing, but I happened to
find this account quite by accident (I have a habit trying every name
I can thing of at the PRIVATE TO: prompt), so please, don't send any
Black Operatives teams after me... Heh. I'm afraid I wouldn't give
them much of a fight. But you probably already know this from my
previous postings.
 
     I know your time is valuable, and you probably _could_ be spending
it in a more constructive manner than by reading mail from an old fart
like me, but I was just wondering what a corporate executive was
like... 
  
     I've met one or two presidents before (I think you're a president,
please, no offense if I have the wrong title), but never in a casual
setting such as this (Al Doors, back when I was working for NanoSoft),
and I've been the president of a few small companies myself (nothing
really important, but I have had my brushes with power)... Ah, I
should probably stop rambling... Sorry...]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <14:43:00/11-05-56>

*****PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[ If you like, I can recommend a good hospital. They do let you
use decks, but I'm not not sure about their policy on other forms of
plugging in. I'll have to enquire...]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <17:05:08/11-06-56>

*****NOT TO: Drake, Interpol, Gryphon
>>>>>[Jeepers Shade, man - You must've had a very active life. So, how was
the party? 'Oh, great fun, wonderful time had by all, some great costumes,
oh yeah, and by the end the host's daughter's brain imploded'

Sheesh, talk about cold fish...

By the way, I'd reccomend a bit more circumspection about the equipment
AJ is alleged to posess - I know more than one bunch of individuals who
wouldn't hesitate to launch an op to 'salvage' even half the ordnance
this AJ guy is supposed to have in his house]<<<<<
        -- Goku (14:35:21/11-06-56)

*****NOT TO: Interpol, Drake, Gryphon
>>>>>[Ah, I meant 'Slash' not 'Shade']<<<<<
        -- Goku (15:45:21/11-06-56)

*****NOT TO: Gryphon
>>>>>[Welcome back, Freddy. Does your Datajack hurt? I'm surprised at you,
didn't your momma teach you not to stick strange things behind your ear?
<grin>]<<<<<
        -- Goku (15:47:32/11-06-56)

>>>>>[Umm...Slash, that is Count Dracul...not Dracula (although I DID dress
as Dracula)]<<<<<
         -- Count Grisha Dracul (11:00:30 PST/ 11:05:56)

>>>>>[Are you related to Vlad the Impaler?]<<<<<
        -- Gregor Dracolo (11:01:30 PST/ 11:05:56)

>>>>>[Vlad the What??!!]<<<<<
        -- Count Grisha Dracul (11:02:30 PST/ 11:05:56)

>>>>>[Vlad the Impaler, you know the person considered to BE Count
Dracula.]<<<<<
        -- Gregor Dracolo (11:03:30 PST/ 11:05:56)

>>>>>[I'm not sure...]<<<<<
        -- Count Grisha Dracul (11:04:30 PST/ 11:05:56)

*****Private: Roxey
>>>>>[I have heard of your sorrow.  I want you to know that if I can help you
in any way, I will.  A friend of mine was genetically altered to another form
once.  I spent some years of my life figuring out a treatement to reverse the
effects, so that he could be human again.  It did involve cell regeneration,
and some help from some spirits; but if you think that the research might
help you, merely say the word and it will be yours.  It is one of my most
prized possessions.

           If I could write the beauty of your eyes,
          And in fresh numbers number all your graces,
          The age to come would say, "This poet lies ---
          Such heavenly touches ne'er touched earthly faces.]<<<<<
        --  Shade <15:05:58 / 11-5-56>

>>>>>[Sorry 'bout disappearin' like that folks.  The docs wanted to 
run MORE tests on me.  Damn bastards.....  

What a fraggin' week....  find out the business I've spent half of my 
life on is a smoking heap, my employees are hiding out, the Japanese 
are hunting us down, my accountant tells me I can't deduct being dead 
from my income tax and I turn 81 - blah.  

Coupla more weeks and they say they'll let me out.  Gad, I think I'll 
go nuts.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (12:12:12 / 11-08-56)

*****Private:  Righteous, Dana, Thelienista, Dark Stranger
>>>>>[I have a free spirit who owes me a favor.  It can gate us into the
metaplanes.  This is not something that any of us can accomplish alone.
 Second, let us meet at <encrypted> tonight to discuss the issue
in-person.]<<<<<
        --  Shade <14:16:51 / 11-5-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: GhostMail
>>>>>[
           Authorization: RD0012NN16M
       Authorization Key: >>encrypted<<
Encryption Key Reference: >>encrypted<<
         Decode Time Pip: <13:23:58/11-05-56>
   Message Target System: Delta Core
     Message Target User: Joseph Randel.
  
     We were recently attacked by what could have been a corporate
representative for a certain AA security corp. We request use of
corporate resources to attain more information on her. In anticipation
of your affirmative response, we include the following information:
She appears to be the daughter of Andrew Jackson, an arms runner, the
apparent creator of an entity calling itself 'the Org' (taken over by
Maxim), a carrier of the VampVirus, and cyberdoc. Jackson is wanted by
Interpol (we do not have the authorization to contact that entity
directly, it would be appreciated if this could be done for us by
proxy), and apparently has some relation with Velli (Maxim). Diana
(Jackson?) is magically active, with ocular implants. According to
some local digging she was born blind. A brief collection of pertinent
informaiton follows.


*****INCLUDE FILE: Johnson.Diana.footage.1
+++++VIEW? y
  For a second the video window remains dark. A tiny green time key
appears in the upper right hand corner. The footage is about a month
old. Colours grow in intensity from the background as the footage
fades into view. 

  The scene is of the inside a bar. A small wooden table seperates you
from the woman: Mr Johnson/Diana. Her confidence is obvious, she sits
tall in the chair, her black hair swept back away from her strong
face. You can see the reflection of a man and woman in her
mirrorshades. The man is bulky and dangerous looking. By the point of
view you can tell the camera feed is from one of his cybereyes. She
starts to speak.
 
  The image shifts first into the infrared and then into the microwave
spectrums before falling back into visual range. A window appears in
the upper right hand corner of the frame. The text in it reads as
following: "SI Video Suite: Primary Scan (Microwave and thermal)
indicates presence of ocular replacements. Scan continues...". The
window disappears.
*****SET BOOKMARK
+++++BOOKMARK SET. CONTINUE? n

   As you can see, she was dressed as a mage, however, Dana said she
did not detect a magical aura. As you can tell from the footage audio,
she wanted a run against Krupp to retrieve a lost exec. A copy of the
information she gave us follows. 

*****INCLUDE FILE: Johnson.Diana.run.info

  Information dealing with the run (including pictures of the target)
follow.  
*****INCLUDE FILE: Johnson.Diana.run.footage
 
 
*****INCLUDE FILE: Johnson.Diana.footage.3.party
+++++View? n
 
    As you can see Diana was able to cast spells during the party. She
also had a "Mindlock" put on her. We are aware of references to this
technique in DeltaCore. Our presence apparently triggered it. We have
also had contact with her on other runs. (You have alluded to this in
your previous postings).
 
*****INCLUDE FILE: Johnson.Diana.footage.2.Haven
+++++View? n
 
   The vampire Andrew Jackson attempts to feed from her here. However
we have heard indications to suggest that she is somehow related to him.
 
   A collection of relevent miscillanious images and data-files follow.
 
*****INCLUDE FILE: Johnson.Diana.misc
 
     We await your response.]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <13:23:58/11-05-56>

>>>>>[ Hoi, chummers!  I've been outa the slot for some time, and I'm lookin'
for a whiz-hot decker I used to run with.  Anybody heard of Cowboy?  I'd love
to stay and chat, but I got to run to the stuffer shack & pickup some Amber
Gel.]<<<<<
	-- Ax <13:35:30/11-5-56>

>>>>>[Ya been outta da friggin slot a long time chummer - Dey don't make
Amber Gel no more fer years.

So hows dat I know so much 'bout confectionery? Frag, da squealers useta
love the fraggin' stuff 'DA! DA! Gerrus some Ambergel DA!'

'Course, once dey stopped makin' it I hadda subtitute, hadn'I? Here's
what I done: CatMunce.
 
First ya grabs a cat, an' ya bash's it's skull in.
 
Den ya powers up da meat grinder...
 
Ahhh, fargetit! I ain't givin' you breeders da recipe - Y'all got no
appreciatn' fer good Ork cuisine]<<<<<
        -- Brocken Bone (13:46:12/11-8-56)

*****PRIVATE: Rumormonger
>>>>>[So, here's the rest've your dosh

+++++ Credit transfer: 250 =Y=

Pics of Governor Schultz? By the dozen - 'Course, they're all digitally
modified. Now if you have some true blue, well, we may be in business kid]<<<<<
        -- Gutsys (15:10:23/11-08-56)

*****PRIVATE: John Doe
>>>>>[You're the boss, hoss - So:

+++++INCLUDE: Gutsys_catalogue.all

There ya have it - prices, demos, all ya could possibly want. Tell me
watcher intersted in, and we talk]<<<<<
        -- Gutsys (15:20:56/11-08-56)

>>>>>[Remember - Gutsys has all the snuff/deathsport/porn your hindbrain could
possibly want.

Simsense also available. <wink>]<<<<<
        -- Gutsys (15:25:43/11-08-56)


>>>>>[Hey, what happened sysops did the new node fall down go boom?]<<<<<
        --  Zelf the Worox <19:41:34 EST/11-8-56>

*****PRIVATE:Zelf The Worox
>>>>>[Where are you right now?]<<<<<
        --  John Doe <16:50:00/11-8-56>

>>>>>[John Doe, I could tell you but then I'd have to kill you.]<<<<<
        --  Zelf the Worox <19:57:34 EST/11-8-56>

>>>>>[I'll be there.]<<<<<
        --  Thelienista  <20:10:17 / 11-08-56>

*****NOT TO:  Drake, Interpol
>>>>>[Again, sorry for the security.

Some of you folk said that your servers didn't get this drek, so here it 
is again.  I hope the same fraggin thing doesn't happen this time 
too....

Where was I....That's right, Hermit and Dracula had just come in.

The biggest group of partiers came next, includin Tobai, Zippy, Nightfox, 
Sherlock Holmes(Caine's widow), Shields, and Irish.  Unfortunately for 
Irish, he came without bein in costume, and he was kicked upstairs into 
AJs "dressin room."  Let's see if I can remember everyone's costumes....  
Nightfox is the easiest to remember.  He was dressed in a white silk 
chevalier shirt, puffy purple pants, lace cuffed knee-high black boots, 
with a black felt hat and a beautiful rapier.  AJ was lookin at the 
rapier and was, I think, actually jealous of him.  AJ's got a really nice 
one, but not as nice as Nightfox's.  Zippy was dressed kinda like 
Elvira(ever see the really old 2D movies?  Are AJ and I the only ones who 
actually sit down and munch popcorn, drink rootbeer, and watch them?), 
but with a red dress instead of black.  Make it almost a dominatrix 
Elvira.  Tobai was the first animal we had show up, and he was dressed in 
an old and gettin treadbare lion costume.  He immediately gravatated 
toward the other deckers, and started up a conversation with Mercury.  
Shields came as the other animal, though.  A faun, complete with furry 
pants, stubby horns, and cloven hooves.  It was all I could to to resist 
suggestin he put some red makeup on his nose and become Rudolph the 
red-nosed reindeer.  And Sherlock Holmes was....well, Sherlock Holmes.  
Complete with hat, coat, pipe, and violin.

The next arrival arrived with a bit of dramatic flair.  He came via 
Wyvern, of all things.  Another 2D flick here, Batman?  He looked kind of 
like that, silloutted against the moon.  Too bad it wasn't full yet.  
That would have looked even more dramatic.  But the arrival was Shade, 
dressed in pitch black plate mail with a stag's head helm.  The 
breastplate had some golden flames on it, but I don't know thier 
signifigance.  He didn't take off the helm, but AJ did ask him to take 
care of the Wyvern somehow before the cops tracked it down and busted up 
the party.  He did, but what he did I don't know.

Next came in Chris Tarleton and his wife, Patricia.  They looked rather 
somber to be attending a party, but after their announcement later, I 
understood why.  We'll miss you folks.

About this time, Irish asked AJ for some help with makeup, saying he'd 
had a really good idea, so Roxey and I took over the job of meetin and 
greetin.  Next in were Moonwalker, Jasmine, and FM.  Jasmine was lookin 
REALLY nice, in a almost totally see through green gown and skirt nymph 
outfit.  Moonwalker was all pale and had bleached his hair too, but for 
some reason he felt the need to bring his deck with him.  Nice case, I 
must add.  But I had to ask who he was.  Elric of Melnibone, he said.  
Whatever.  Not my area.  And FM....well, it took us a while to figure out 
what she was, or even that it was her.  AJ's got about 20 of these 
fraggin things from when he was a kid.  There called Coosh.  Well, FM was 
an orc sized Coosh.  Got to admit, it did make her a bit more 
cuddly(grin).  And I'm goin to pay for that comment, I'm sure....

At about this point, we noticed something inside.  There was a shadow 
against a wall("The Shadow knows...."  nevermind.) that didn't have a 
body to match it.  At about this point, someone appeared who was dressed 
as a really old man....well, not as old as some, but still.  The Dark 
Stranger was dressed in your standard black and white tux, with a bow tie 
that actually tied, not one of these fraggin clip-ons.

Next were Dragon, as a shogun in armor with his swords, and Nom O'Keif as 
a tall Incan warrior.  And then MaxiMillion decided to make a grand 
entrance and literally pop into the living room, all decked out as a 
Phoenix.  His grand entrance, though, knocked over some furniture and 
spilled more than a few drinks.  He promptly returned to his normal Elven 
form and attacked AJ's beer and Salish food.  You know, I still find it 
weird that a free ally would enjoy Salish and alcohol of all kinds.  He's 
one of the few beings I know that can outdrink CRUSH, and that's only 
because the booze doesn't affect Max ever, and it will eventually affect 
CRUSH.

After this the last few folks came in, and they were Claw, Circuit 
Breaker, Groucho Marx, and Irish finally returning from upstairs.  Claw 
was a Zulu warrior, proving once again that the chum does get around a 
lot.  Grouch Marx was....well, I'm really not sure.  He was Groucho 
Marx.  I'm assuming that AJ knew who it was, since it was his party and 
the two of them chatted for a while, but I'm not sure, really.  CB was 
just plain attractive.  She came as a South'rn Belle, all dressed up in 
frills, with an umbrella and mask.  Just ripe for the Costume Ball.

And AJ presented Irish with a really evil lookin grin on his face.  Then 
Irish came down as everyone's favorite nemesis.  Yep, you guessed it.  
Irish had become Nicole Velli, of all people.  I got to give that man 
credit.  He does have a sense of humor.  I was just really glad that 
everyone else did too....

Now for the actual party, since all the partiers were there.

Let's see, what happened that was bit news, before I reach the really 
big, and really unpleasant, drek that happened.  Well, we were all really 
glad that everyone had spread their vehicles around, since there were 
several Lone Star patrols that went by.  And there was some gang activity 
as is normal on Halloween.

Conversations ranged all over the place.  But there were some that came 
up over and over again.  Like the recent events involvin Shiawase, 
Gaiatronics, and Ares.  Specifically, who could be behind the raids on 
the nuke facilities.  Naturally, everyone has their pet theories, but 
there's no proof as of yet.  But come to find out, Moonwalker and 
Sherlock Holmes are workin on it, but through different ends of the 
Matrix.  Most of us who know Velli know that she's more than capable of 
doin this kind of thing, but so are most of the other big AA corps on the 
planet.

Another topic was the problems with Valentine.  Specifically, how he was 
goin to come out of this even if he did prove his innocence and get 
freed.  But considerin that some of us know that Drake has a good number 
of his charges right(like harboring felons, specifically Roxey, Diana, 
me, etc when we were wounded), most of us don't know what's goin on with 
that.  Mozart has told us that her mystery decker keeps on putting Lone 
Star records in her emailbox, but she's not figured out who it is yet.  
Mercury has mentioned that he is tryin to find a way to reach Val, as 
he's a supporter of Haven, but Interpol is keepin him in a secure area 
where none of the features are Matrix controlled.

The biggy that kept comin up was Haven and the wraith that's there.  
Shade, the Dark Stranger, Thellinista, Roxey, AJ, Claw, Nom O'Keif, 
Dracula, and Diana all kept comin back to this topic.  The Dark Stranger 
kept on remarkin that somethin else was going on there, but when Mozart 
heard about this comment, she denied it immediately.  But from what was 
said, it appears that the area around Haven still is, I think they said, 
going toxic, and there were a few folks who said it was worse than that, 
that it was goin corrupt too.  I don't understand, not bein a magician, 
but it didn't sound good.  Mozart did say that the wraith hadn't been 
around for a while, and that Arial wasn't havin nightmares anymore.  She 
seems to think that some fragged up spirit who enjoys causin pain was 
usin Arial to hurt everyone else.  Maybe time will tell.  If so, you got 
to wonder how far back that goes.  Back to Drake with the custody 
challenge for Arial?

Roxey and Shade seemed to be captivated by each other.  One an ex-sex 
goddess for the Ancients with all that entails, the other just plain 
amazin(he took off his helmet after a while and showed mistletoe in his 
hair....  nice effect).  I suspect it was just the environment and all 
that drek, but who knows.  Tobai and Mercury, as well as CB and 
Moonwalker, all talked a lott.  Seems that Tobai and Mercury have been 
around a LONG time, but longer for Tobai.  They swapped so many stories 
from before the crash that everyone else got either really fraggin bored 
or captivated.  Personally, I was in the bored category, no offense.  But 
Tobai also made some, well, many comments directed at the women at the 
party.  Some of them took it well, some didn't.

Dana and Righteous, in thier still really strange mannerisms, wandered 
around, chatted with people, and occasionally one or the other of them 
would disappear, probably exploring the house.  Not that it'd be a 
problem, of course, since all of AJ's private livin areas were sealed 
off(like his bedroom, bath, etc).  And CB and Mercury got chattin too, 
but about what I'm not sure.

The only really strange thing was Diana.  She's usually pretty outgoing 
at parties, even if she's a bit intense in the process.  She was 
withdrawn for most of the night.  We later found out why, actually.

Then came the announcements.  AJ started it all off with a toast of 
rememberance that went like this:  "I would like to propose a toast.  To 
all of our friends who could not join us this fine evening.  May you all 
be bored to tears cause you missed a great party!  But seriously.  I 
would like to take this time to remember those of us who could not be 
with us because they are no longer of this world.  I would like to toast 
to Solitaire, Moriarity, and Collussus.  Someday, my friends.....  
Someday.  I would like to toast to Caine, to whom I literally owe my 
life, and who many of us here owe our lives as well.  Sherlock, if you 
ever need anything, and I can provide it, I will do so."  And AJ nodded 
to Sherlock Holms, who had a single tear running down her cheek.  Many 
other people expressed similar sentiments.

Mozart stood up then and had this to say:  "I would like to toast to Pat, 
my teacher and friend, whom most of you know as Valentine.  Were he here 
tonight, he would be dressed up in his Druidic robes and probably honor 
you all with a toast to the Celtic new year as well as a taste of his 
excellent piano or harp playing.  But as he is not, and I don't play 
either the piano or Celtic harp, I will not try to do the same.  I would, 
however, express what I know he believes.  If you all need a place to 
stay where you know you will be safe, recent events notwithstanding, you 
are all welcome at Haven.  Just try to keep your coming and going as low 
key as possible.  Cheers to Pat, may the trial be short and may he be 
back to us as soon as he can."

After this, Bloodtooth started to rise, but was gracious enough to let 
Chris go first.

Christopher stood up and started to speak, very quietly.  "I have been
in your company for a very long time, my friends.  And it is with no
small amount of regret that tonight, Halloween, I take your leave.  I am
too old now to play in the shadows, and I have a wife to support, and
perhaps children someday.  I received an employment offer from BellCore
Europe that I have decided to accept, and Patricia tells me that she
received a similar offer.  So...I would like to toast to all of you,
my friends, who stood by me for so long."

After all these sad announcements on what was supposed to be a joyous  
occasion, there was one good note here.  Bloodtooth and Firefox announced 
that they were to be married!  But they also said that they hadn't set a 
date as of yet.  But still, after all the depressin drek, it was nice to 
have a reason to drink up and be merry again.

A few animosities did resurface tonight, though.  The Dark Stranger 
avoided Sasquatch as much as he could, and Shadow and Roxey weren't even 
polite about it.  Well, not to each other, anyway.  Probably goin back to 
the arguments they had over Nex a while back.  Two very stubborn chummers.

And drink we did.  AJ even had some stuff that he wouldn't tell us where 
he had got it.  But it was the strongest stuff I'd ever drank.  It had a 
really wiz flavor, was clear tending toward a little cloudy white, but 
boy, did it have a punch.  Moonwalker, after fainting at the sight of all 
the alcohol in the dining room, avoided it like the plague.

The kids, on the other hand, just plain enjoyed all the food, drink, 
candy, and were generally all over the place.  Roxey had her hands full 
keepin track of Arial, but she managed somehow.  Actually, for some 
reason, Arial took somethin of a likin to Sasquatch, of all people.  I 
think she just liked the fur.(grin)  I didn't see this myself, but I 
heard about it.  Apparently Nom and Dracula, at different times, acted a 
bit strange regardin Arial.  Don't know exactly what that meant, 
though.  Seeing that the source was Velli himself, I naturally find it 
suspect.(grin)  Sorry, chum, but dressin up as Velli....

Then it all went to hell and gone inside a minute.  One second I was 
glancing around to find Diana again and see how she was, and the next I 
knew.  She went fraggin berserk and tried to kill Righteous and Dana.  
Luckily for us, she tried with a butcher knife first and only sliced 
Dana's hand(brings back a few memories....).  But Righteous responded 
badly and drew a pistol while Dana backed up and cast some spell at 
Diana.  Diana, bein a houngan, just shrugged off the effects, and by this 
point Max was already astral to keep any more spells from reaching thier 
targets(Dana or Diana), and CRUSH was restraingin(frag, but that troll 
can move when he needs to) Righteous while Dragon was disarmin him.  
Diana tried to cast a spell, but knew it didn't make it to the target, 
and then all of a sudden her eyes rolled back in her head and she 
collapsed.  Next thing she's goin into a seziure of some kind.

AJ, grabbin his medical bag, was able to inject somethin into her spine 
to stop the seziures, but she was fadin.  I remember Nom, Nightfox, and 
others crowdin around to help, but only Roxey and AJ were allowed 
closeby.  AJ asked what was wrong, and Roxey, after lookin really 
closely, screamed "Mindlock!"

For those of you who don't know what a mindlock is, it's a magical, 
physical, and psychological treatment that The Org used to use on all 
their agents, operatives, runners, and generally everyone who was a 
part.  Except for seven of us, that is.  AJ, who started it; Moriarity, who 
ran it after a while; Collussus, who did security and was generally 
uncorruptable; Solitaire, who was just plain nuts and the lock wouldn't 
have worked on anyway; Me, who helped AJ when it was still young; and 
Roxey and Diana, who developed the magical side of the treatments.  And 
what it does is basically kill you under certain stimuli.  Basically, the 
deal was that if you were ever in a position that you'd betray the 
existance of the Org, you're own mind would short out and you'd die.  Not 
pleasant in any way, shape, or form, but it worked really well.  A lot of 
the Maxim folks out there still have this in them.  It could be hidden 
and was at the point that, unless you knew exactly what you were lookin 
for, a mage'd figure that it was a magical healing treatment years 
prior.  But Diana had never had it done to her, and here she was, goin 
braindead on us.

Unfortunately, Max had left Astral space and manifested again and so 
Diana's shot at killing herself just about worked.  She has a spell that 
literally bursts your heart.  She cast it on herself.  AJ, Jasmine, Nom 
O'Keif, and Nightfox picked her up while Roxey brought the Bison around 
front, and, with some oxygenation spell maintained on Diana to keep her 
from dying, disappeared.  Hopefully the conditionin didn't kill her 
between thier leavin here and arrivin at AJ's clinic.  I heard afterward 
from Roxey that AJ had refused to violate security proceedures for his 
clinic, even for his daughter, sayin that he could always bring her back 
if he absolutely had to.

When they arrived, Diana was in a coma and her synapses were failing one 
by one due to the conditionin.  Last I heard, she was on a blood 
oxygenator after havin major surgery, and that she was usin oxy 
flourocarbons instead of normal blood.  Jasmine, Nom, and Nightfox are 
doing a lot of the healin, I heard, with AJ doin the stuff they 
can't(like cauterizin broken blood vessels, etc).  Roxey is still there 
because she's literally teachin the three magicians everythin that she 
and Diana created in the spell formula.  Hopefully they'll be able to 
find ways to reverse the process that kills her brain cells one at a time 
before she's gone.  Only time will tell.

We found out from Righteous and Dana what happened.  Apparently, Diana 
had been a Mr. J for them and Dana had started chattin just prior to the 
attack.  But more than that we didn't ask.  Well, you two, care to be a 
bit more explicit about your relationship with Diana?  Like talkin about 
the run she hired you for?]<<<<<
	--  Slash <13:46:55/11-03-56>

>>>>>[Fraggin drek....  I'm playin fraggin chauffer to the three 
magicians in AJ's clinic so they don't violate AJ's security procedures 
all the time.  Nobody outside of us four poor fraggers can know where one 
of the best equipped clinics in Seattle is, of course.....  That would 
make our fraggin lives simple, and we can't have that, can we?

I've been intrusted to tell you what happened on the ride to the clinic.  
I don't remember what I told you at the end of the party, so I'll start 
at the beginnin.  Diana's mindlock kicks in and we get her into the 
Bison.  It's the only one of AJ's vehicles that is big enough to pack all 
the riders into it, and AJ does the drivin.  From what I heard, Nom 
O'Keif revealed himself to be a mage(big fraggin surprise, if you ask 
me....) on the way, and him, Nightfox, and Jasmine were all keepin Diana 
from goin instantly braindead.  Don't ask me how, cause I don't know 
magic drek that well.  But they were keepin her blood oxygenated and 
circulatin, and somehow had also used magic to make a temporary bridge 
over her destroyed heart.  From what I heard, that was quite a trick, and 
Jasmine was nearly unconscious from sustainin the spell for so long.

Regardin that.  It's about a 20 minute ride from AJ's place to the 
clinic, if you go direcly.  But you never do, due to security.  AJ, 
unknown to everyone else, didn't head for the clinic directly.  Roxey hit 
the fraggin roof when she realized it, and Nightfox seemed a bit 
surprised that AJ wasn't willin to take the risk.  But he wasn't, so they 
hit the security area first, transfered Diana to the other car, and 
called me to come and grab Roxey.  She needed a ride to her apartment so 
she could get the small book that is the mindlock spell formula for the 
others.

When I talked to Roxey, she said that AJ was just shy of fragged up big 
time.  After seein him myself, I have to agree.  He'd not slept for days, 
until someone sleep spelled his sorry hoop, and then he didn't wake for 
about 19 hours.  He did admit to saying that he'd infect Diana if he had 
to keep her alive and that was the only way to do it.  Right now, it 
doesn't look like that'll be necessary, but we'll see.

When those three are here, they're essentially out of commission and out 
of touch, just for all your knowledge.  There's no Matrix connection so 
that the clinic can't be traced down that way.  So Roxey and I are now 
workin on ferryin the healers around so they can get the drek they need 
to heal Diana and keep in touch.]<<<<<	
	-- Slash <11:30:31/11-09-56>

>>>>>[Salvage operations have been tried before, but between the four of 
us and our contacts locally, we've been able to make sure they didn't get 
too far along past the planning stage.  Besides, not many people know 
where AJ's place is.  Most of the runners at the party are trusted, and 
the ones that aren't....well, AJ's got a great security system and enough 
secure hideouts worldwide to make findin him more work than it's 
generally worth.  Sure he'd lose his collection, but he can always get it 
back.  This is actually the third time he's had to acquire some of his 
swords and rifles.

As for the big stuff that's really salvagable and operational 
too.....well, most of the time we just pay off the runners with what 
they'd want from his collection anyway.  It helps havin drekloads of 
nuyen.  I wish I had that much....]<<<<<
	--  Slash <11:58:25/11-09-56>

*****PRIVATE: Shade
>>>>>[I will be there.  I assume you are going to use the free spirit for two
reasons: Righteous is mundane, and we must all go together.  What I do not
understand is why we must journey to the metaplanes at all.  Yes, it does
appear that the Wraith is some sort of free spirit, but it is clearly not of
the same variety as the spirit who owes you a favor.  

In short, my counsel is this:  blast the beast with all we have, on this
plane.  That will accomplish several things:  first, it may stop, or even
reverse, the Corruption around Haven.  Second, it will obviously stop the
creature.  Third, while it is only a temporary measure (at least as I
understand it), it will buy us the requisite time to do more research so that
we may truely destroy it.]<<<<<
        --the Dark Stranger<10:48:23/11-9-56>

*****PRIVATE:Gutsys
>>>>>[Mr./Ms./ or your preference Gutsys,  I'm interested in the 
following pieces of footage.

#34-#54: Futbol Footage
#108-#234: Various Sport Footage
#340-#346: Aztlan Docementary (Vol. 1-7)

+++++Include: 25,000 =Y=

Please send quickly or you may find yourself missing some money.

Thank You for doing business.]<<<<<
        --  John Doe <16:30:00/11-10-56>

*****PRIVATE: Zelf The Worox
>>>>>[If you don't mind me asking, what is a worox?  Also where might I 
set up an appointment with you?]<<<<<
        --  John Doe <16:35:00/11-10-56>

>>>>>[Mr. Doe (If that is your real name.(Does anyone else believe?)),  I 
do mind you asking what I am.  As for a meet, well, shall we meet in near 
>>Encrypted<<.  

Hope you have a good unscrambler.  Sleep well, hope you get killed by the 
bed bugs]<<<<<
        --  Zelf the Worox <19:37:34 EST/11-10-56> 

>>>>>[Brocken Bone: It's orks like you that give your metatype a bad
name.]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <02:55:27/11-11-56>

>>>>>[ Hey Slash, I hear you. Back in the good old days we had
confirmations returned to us by the systems... *grin* ]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <02:58:41/11-11-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Righteous
>>>>>[
         Authorization: JRAAA9786M
     Authorization Key: >>encrypted<<
       Decode Time Pip: <03:12:18/11-11-56>
 Message Target System: Shadowland
   Message Target User: Righteous.

       We're working on it. Who you are calling Andrew Jackson in
reality seems to be Alexander Jackson. Be more concise next time, we
spent almost three hours trying to hunt down an Andrew J. Your search
request has been given mid-level priority. Congradulations. Give Dana
a nice, deep, long kiss.]<<<<<
        -- Ghostmailer <CORRUPTED/CORRUPTED>

*****PRIVATE TO: Mozart
>>>>>[ Thankyou for allowing us to visit. If Haven is ever in need of
assistance again, we would be honoured to assist. 
 
   We shall visit again on >>encrypted<<]<<<<<
       -- Righteous <17:07:31/11-11-56>

>>>>>[ I don't know how many of you folks know about this, but today
is Rememberence Day, celebrating the end of the First World War, and
all international conflicts that followed it. 
 
    I never participated in any of the World Wars, not even I'm that
old, but both of my grandparents did. For that reason I take this day
to remember. Its a pity so many people seem to have forgotten about
it: all the violence and death involved in war. The one thing I can
say for the present state of the world is that it doesn't look like
we'll be suffering through any more international conflicts that kill
of millions.
 
       This is probably falling on deaf ears, after all, most of you
seem to make your living (hah) off violence and death, but you're
basically the only contact I have with the outside world, so I just
thought I'd post this anyway.

         Lest we forget. How ironic...]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <17:12:26/11-11-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Action Jackson
>>>>>[I'm sorry about your daughter. Best of wishes for her. If
there's anything I can do just drop me a line.]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <19:35:54/11-11-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Righteous
>>>>>[
         Authorization: JRAAA9786M
     Authorization Key: >>encrypted<<
       Decode Time Pip: <03:17:40/11-12-56>
 Message Target System: Shadowland
   Message Target User: Righteous.
  
   Well, it looks as if your mid-level authorization from above payed
off. The following is the primary pass of what the daemons pulled from
AlphaCore. I also found a bit myself from DeltaCore. Dump follows.

+++++FILE INCLUDED: Friette.Janice.comp
*****display file.
 Diana's real name is Janice Friette.  She was born in New Orleans blind 
 from an unwed mother.  Her mother owned a small shack out on the bayou, 
 and she worked to feed herself and her daughter.  Diana had 
 cybereyes (fully normal ones) implanted at age 3, and then had 
 repeated surgery's until she reached phsical maturity to upgrade her 
 eyes. The upgrades were payed for be an unnamed outside source,
 thought to be Alexander Jackson.
 
 She attended school until her mother died, and exhibited magical
 talent in her early teens.  When she was 15 her mother was killed in
 an accident. Janice Friette then disappeared. 

 The first evidence of her continued existance was a murder
 perpetrated a few weeks following the mother's death. The corporate
 manager |LOCKED DATA REMOVED| oozing blood from every pore and
 orifice. According to coroners report the blood had been magically
 boiled out of him. According to subsequent corporate reports |LOCKED
 DATA REMOVED|. Janice Friette is/was a bokor.
 
! This is where I leap in. Regrettably, not even mid-level clearance
! will get you all the information you need. Bokor are voodoo. Try  
! MagicNET for more detail.

 Janice Friette then lead a sketchy existance, mostly as a smalltime
 weapons dealer and grey operative. Records of her movements and
 actions become more complete as she again starts to kill.

 She targeted HMHVV sufferers in the New Orleans area. Her motives for 
 these actions are unknown, although it was possible that she was
 aware of her fathers identity and was acting in rage. |LOCKED DATA
 REMOVED|

 Again Janice Friette disappeared, only to reappear a few years later
 in Seattle. Having moved fully into the world of mercenary crime, she
 had erased what little evidence of her identity remained and was
 known only as Diana.

! No apparent signifigance to this 'nym. But heres a file of meanings 
! and histories anyway.
+++++FILE INCLUDED: Name.Diana.history

 Her reappearance was marked once again by a rash of slayings, ending 
 in the discovery of Alexander Jackson. 

! Snip.
! The rest was put together by Brioreous. 

 She has managed to keep herself out of the limelight except for actions 
 relating to The Org, Maxim, and Alexander Jackson, alias Action Jackson.
 
 AJ's relation to The Org is that he's the founder.  However, due to the 
 destruction of all the available documents that Interpol and the German 
 BIS had on The Org, we do not know much beyond that.  Our sources say 
 that he had, and perhaps still has, contacts throughout the arms 
 industry.  He used to have a corporation that utilized these contacts to 
 steal weaponry which AJ sold to the highest bidder.  The corp was 
 Military Technologies Inc, and blew itself up 3 years ago, literally.
 
 More current develpoments:  Well, AJ is wanted by Maxim Arms for numerous 
 crimes.  The current CEO was originally two rungs down and there's 
 evidence that she assassinated her way to the top.  She was originally 
 not in a position to know about The Org's likely connection to Maxim 
 Arms, but as she advanced, she would have become aware of it and it's 
 connection to AJ.  Further connections show that AJ lead the raid on the 
 BIS datavault in Berlin that killed several dozen personel and a full 
 platoon of MET2000 mercs with very advanced technologies.  It is also 
 known that the raid was held in Maxim hovertransports that had been 
 stolen from the MET a week prior, and that had been sold to them a month 
 earlier.  Evidence points to the use of powered armor, vectored thrust 
 vehicles and what likely qualifies as micro-guided missiles.  After a 
 barrage of 12 of these impacted a MET panzer, nothing larger than a 
 couple of centimeters survived the explosion.  AJ disappeared and then 
 reappeared several weeks later, very injured, and then was arrested by 
 Maxim security, where he was later transfered to Maxim HQ in Boulder, Ute 
 sector, FRFZ.  Several weeks later, there was a raid by many Seattle 
 runners that, while successfully retrieving AJ, should have failed.  But 
 they all reappeared again, minus one runners known as Caine.  His body 
 was found in the South Platte River with a single Beretta bullet in the 
 back of the head.
 
 Diana is known to have led the raid on Interpol, NY.  There were no 
 fatalities and it was simultaneous to the Berlin raid.  The speed of the 
 assult was impressive, as was the devastation after the building was 
 imploded with explosives.  None of the attackers was ever caught, and 
 Drake of Interpol was pulled from the wreckage barely alive.
 
 During the hostilities between Maxim and the Big 8, there were many 
 unusual fatalities worldwide, at all levels of corporate and national 
 hierarchy.  To this day, the reasons for some of them remain unknown due 
 to the lack of evidence.  However, the idea of mindlock fits.  The Org 
 was known to have used it extensively, but the proof of this does not 
 exist.  Apparently the magical aspects of the lock are such that they do 
 not show up even to magically trained coroners.
 
 Diana is not known to have had any contact with Maxim after the Org 
 disappeared, but she did disappear for three months from Seattle.

! Thats it.]<<<<<
        -- GhostMailer <CORRUPTED/CORRUPTED>

*****PRIVATE:Dread Pirate Wesley
>>>>>[I don't care if Mr. Zelf has invited you to come, I'm not inviting 
you and so you shall not come.]<<<<<
        --  John Doe <12:05:00/11-12-56>

*****PRIVATE:Zelf The Worox
>>>>>[Mr. Zelf, I wished our meeting to be private, but insted you invite 
someone else to tag along.  I've uninvited him myself.  Don't go above me 
again or else I shall have to hurt you.]<<<<<
        --  John Doe <12:10:00/11-12-56>

*****PRIVATE: Neuron Basher
>>>>>[  Hey man, just thought I would check in with you and see how you're
doing?  New arm working out okay?  ]<<<<<
        -- Griffyn <11:00:03/11-13-56>

*****PRIVATE: Griffyn
>>>>>[  I'm doing fine.  The new arm is working out well .. the docs say that
I'm almost done with rehab, so maybe Trixie will stop worrying over me so mcuh
when that happens.  How about you?  Looks like Jas has pulled one of his
disappearing acts again.  I'm going to try and find out what he's up to, and
make sure that he doesn't need any help, but you know how it goes with him.  He
always wants to take care of things himself, and keep everyone else safe on the
sidelines.  Oh well.  I'll catch you later, and if you need anything let me
know.  Hopefully, I'll be fully operational and back to work next week. ]<<<<<
        -- Neuron Basher <11:12:19/11-13-56>

*****PRIVATE:Shade
>>>>>[As per our discussion, my preparations for the Quest continue.  I have
taken the liberty of contacting a few old acquaintances, but so far none of
them has said they could help.  If you know of any rigged firepower that
could be brought to bear, I suspect we could use it...]<<<<<
        --  Thelienista  <08:08:38 / 11-13-56>

*****Private:Thelienista
>>>>>[Yes, I do.  I will get him in contact with you.]<<<<<
        --  Shade <16:28:25 / 11-13-56>


>>>>>[ YES! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! AS OF NOW I AM NO LONGER RELIANT ON THE
HOSPITAL! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH-HAH!
HEheheheheheh... 
 
   I _FINALLY_ got my deck today. Good god it took long enough.
Sheesh... You've gotta see this thing. It's in the case of my FIRST
computer! My very first! A Tandy LapTop! Heheheheh. It kicks butt. I
can finally work again... Mmmmmm... Code-a-licious..... Heh. 
 

    Bet in an out-and-out coding fest I can kick any of your butts.
We're talking REAL coding here. None of this wimp-ass neural input. No
lazy code-munchers to do the MANLY work for you... Heheheh. I
challange ANY ONE OF YOU to a contest. Of course, it'll be on your
honour that you don't use any of those wussy toys (and you better
watch out, I worked in NanaSoft when they were coming up with those
things, so I know how they work... Ever see CodeCreater Pro? That was
mine. I _HEADED_ that design team... Heh)... 
 
    Why don't we try it in PAss? Eh? I bet you folks have used
Assembly before. It's been ages since I've coded directly for more
than one processor, but thats not a problem...
 
 
  Hey! How 'bout this? We write something for a SINGLE processor
machine? How'ZAT sound? Now there was an art... *sigh*
 
     C'mon wimps. Lets go for it.]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <23:05:18/13-11-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Ms. Velli
>>>>>[ I know I probably shouldn't keep bugging you like this, but how
would you like an EXCELENT programmer with 55+ years of experience?
I'm fairly up to date, so no worries about THAT...]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <23:06:40/13-11-56>


>>>>>[Please, Tobai, your physician and surgeon recommended minimal 
activity.  So indicates your medical documents.

You may, perhaps, remember myself.  We engaged in conversation at Dr. 
Jackson's social gathering.  Many excellent Matrixrunners frequent this 
particular node, but few of them have experience with programming as 
ourselves.  Remembering such days grows difficult on occasion.  
Especially considering our ages are not so different.

Perhaps acceptance of your challenge at a later date, Tobai.  Causing you 
excitement would be detrimental to your heart.]<<<<<
	--  Mercury <01:07:39/11-14-56>

*****PRIVATE: John Doe
>>>>>[Uhh. Yeah. Right. 
 
+++++INCLUDE: JDoe_Order.cpr

There ya are, the stuff you ordered. Pretty tame stuff really.
'Cept fer the football, that is.]<<<<<
        -- Gutsys (09:12:23/11-14-56)

>>>>>[Yo there! 'Member that piece of exclusive footage I was talkin' about?
The aztlan vid involvin' free spirits & other fun? Well, I'm openin' an 
auction for it - biggest offer wins. Cool footage accepted as partial
payment (Say,like footage of Governor Schultz doin' the nasty, fer example)
 
So, I'm waitin'. Contact me if ya wanna more info about the vid.]<<<<<
        -- Gutsys (09:16:33/11-14-56)

>>>>>[Hurrr??
'It's orks like youse dat give yer metatype a bad name'???

Whatta frag you talkin' about, ya meathead?

Oh. I see. Ya mean dat Catmunce thing.

Sheesh, I guess youse's right Zippy - It _was_ kinda mean a me notta share
da recipe, wasnit?

O.k. here it goes:

+++++INCLUDE: Catmunce.recipe

Ya happy now, ya fraggin' breeder wimp?]<<<<<
        -- Brocken Bone (10:12:1/11-14-56)

*****NOT TO: Gryphon
>>>>>[Yeah Tobai - Lest we fraggin' forget Hiroshima.
BANZAIIIIIIIIIIIII!]<<<<<
        -- Goku (Nihonjin/Samurai)

>>>>>[  Okay, Tobai, I just got my new deck too, and I've been dying for a way
to really christen it.  What did you have in mind?  ]<<<<<
        -- Neuron Basher <13:21:48/11-14-56>

>>>>>[ Well Mercury, lets just say I put the challange forward and
leave it at that shall we? If you feel you're up to it, you can take
get back to me.
 
    As to the condition: My heart's better now that it's been in my
entire life. According to the doctors, they'll probably pop it out of
me when I finally kick it and plonk it down into someother poor
fragger's chest... And thanks to a sexy little utility I wrote, I
don't even have to worry about working out: I've had a little bit of
work done on my datajack so that my body can go through all the
trouble of exercising itself while I'm plugged into my deck... 
 
    And before any of you get any ideas about taking old papa Tobai's
body for a runabout while he's jacked in, its running on a seperate
system. But you can give it a shot anyway. I've just grabbed a few of
the Sland ICe FAQs, and I think I've got a fairly nasty surpise for
anyone who tries... *evil grin*]<<<<<
       -- Tobai <20:49:16/11-14-56>

>>>>>[Gutsys: I'm gonna drop my normal austere facade to say some
fragger might just nail your icon one of these days if you keep
tossing around nasty drek.]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <20:52:04/11-14-56>

>>>>>[ Frag you Brocken Bone, I've seen more disgusting recipes made
by effeminate elves. Try harder next time. I doubt you even have the
balls to make it, let alone eat it.]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <20:54:19/11-14-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Tobai
>>>>>[ If this freakball ork keeps this crap up I wanna nail his
connection. You wanna help?]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <20:54:21/11-14-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Zippy
>>>>>[ Why bother? Orks only live for about 35 years. He's probably at
least 20. Just give it 'till 2071 and go dance on his grave... If
anyone has enough cred to bury him that is...]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <20:54:32/11-14-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Tobai
>>>>>[*guilt*]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <20:54:33/11-14-56>

>>>>>[ Yeah Goku - Lest we fraggin' forget the Nihonese POW
camps...]<<<<< 
        -- Tobai <20:59:00/11-14-56>

>>>>>[ Alrighty Neuron Basher... Finally a REAL MAN(tm)... heheh.
Lesse... Maybe we could have a speed contest? Nah, too easy. I have an
unfair amount of experience and homegrown libraries on my side...
Maybe a simultanious code-off... Build -> Compile -> Launch  simICE in
an inflatable arena (I've just built one) and see who lasts the
longest? The would probably be the fairest, since I have very little
experience with the ICE code...]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <21:08:45/11-14-56>

>>>>>[  Whichever, you want, Tob... I've got my share of libraries lying around
that I think would be a match for ya. (Didn't get to be Head of Software Dev.
for Industrial Sound & Magic for nothing..)  The code-off will work too.
 Whichever you want.  I just want something to use to run this new deck through
it's paces with, and this sounds like fun. *grin*  ]<<<<<
        -- Neuron Basher <09:50:38/11-15-56>

*****NOT TO: Gryphon
>>>>>[<grin> Yeah, indeed. I was only messing pal - I'm only half Japanese,
and I couldn't care a frag about something happened 100 years ago.
Banzai! <chuckle>.

So... got any space in that code tournament? Not that I expect to do too
well. I've gotten far too dependant on my Math SPU]<<<<<
        -- Goku (06:12:23/11-15-56)

*****PRIVATE: Zippy
>>>>>[I'm so zzzzzcaaaaareeedddd.
 
Here's a freebie, since you seem ta appreciate my work:

+++++INCLUDE: Decapitation_china.fly

The image shows an execution taking place by decapitation.
Doooooooooooooown comes the axe.
Tzunk!
Spurt, spurt, spurt.                 --end vid --]<<<<<
        -- Gutsys (09:22:12/11-15-56)

*****NOT TO: Gryphon
>>>>>[ Okey-doke Goku, just remember, some of us are pretty old, and
we have memories longer than our own lives, and we cannot view certain
events in any way other than offensive. 
 
   Theres definitely enough room in the tourney, if you want to join
in feel free. *grin* My arena can handle up to 27 players, with a
branched datafeed leading out of each contestant (so an audience can
watch what each program-- DECKER is doing...). I'll see about getting
some sort of server node setup. Maybe we can turn this into an annual
event? =) ]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <10:49:08/11-15-56>

*****PRIVATE: Tobai
>>>>>[ Tobs, chummer. I need your help. Heres why. {Look out, it's
kinda gruesome}

+++++INCLUDE FILE: China.fly

  I want to hunt this fragger down and nail his node. Drek like this
should NOT be aloud out here.]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <10:52:54/11-15-56>

*****PRIVATE: Zippy
>>>>>[ Wasn't one of the first things you said to me when you were in
my Comp. Phil. class "All information must be free? Without that
meta-humanity can never be free!"?]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <10:53:09/11-15-56>

*****PRIVATE: Tobai
>>>>>[ And what was it you said back to me sensei? The difference
between information and knowledge? The difference between knowledge
and data? And what did we do when I hit graduate school? Remember
Temple of the Hole? C'mon old man, just because you're old doesn't
mean you have to start giving up everything you beleived in.
Especially everything you taught ME to beleive in.]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <10:53:11/11-15-56>

*****PRIVATE: Zippy
>>>>>[What was it you said last night? Guilt? 

   Let me think about it for a while.]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <10:53:12/11-15-56>

>>>>>[Huh? Disgustin'?? Whatta frag's so disgustin' bout Catmunce?
It's wat I feeds da squealers wit mosta da time anyhows.
 
Jeez, here I is, tryin' ta improve Ork public r'lashuns, but der just ain't
no talkin' to fraggin' breederz. Huh. Effeminate elfs. 'Course fraggin'
elves make more disgustin' cookin' than us orks - izza fact o' life, innit?
]<<<<<
        -- Brocken Bone (10:12-34/11-15-56)

>>>>>[Sorry about the delay, but c'est la morte.  Deal with it.

+++++ Include Trideo Download +++++

Good evening, I am Charlie Fingers, here in the Municipal Court where not 
20 minutes ago the first day of Metroplex of Seattle vs. Patrick J. 
O'Kennedy was recessed.

Unfortunatlye, media cameras have been banned from the courtroom in an 
attempt to keep a tighter control on the trial, as well as to ensure 
attorny/client privacy and to maintain as secret the faces of the jurors.

However, this reporter has been allowed, along with many others, to 
observe the proceedings from an isolated media box, and this I'll try to 
give you a sense of the day's proceedings.

Today was a day of surprise movements by both the prosecution and the 
defense, as well as opening arguments.  It starte with the Defense moving 
to dismiss the case based on the source of the evidence, nearly all of 
which has been provided by Interpol.  The argument was based on the 
occasionally borderline-legal methods that Interpol utilizes to retrieve 
it's evidence.  However, the Prosecution stated that, unless the Defense 
could cite specifics for this case, prior problems with Interpol's 
evidence should not directly affect the evidence for this case.  The 
judge denied to dismiss the case.

There were several other attempts to dismiss the case on other grounds, 
but they all failed to convince the judge.

Opening arguments came after lunch, with the Prosecution first.  The 
Prosecution basically stated that they would prove, using all the 
evidence they have available, that all the charges against Mr. O'Kennedy 
were accurate.  They would prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he 
operates a private orphanage where he has aided numersous times the 
healing of individuals wanted for felonys, that he has helped them escape 
the proper executives of the law, Lone Star Security, that he'd been 
party to several of the criminal acts of known felons, that he is guilty 
of the kidnapping of children, etc.  The prosecution claimed to have 
witnesses to many of the acts, depositions by parents when thier children 
went missing and then reappeared at Haven, camera footage from Lone Star 
recon drones showing Mr. O'Kennedy engaging in illegal transactions with 
members of organized crime, electronic documents obtained from several 
local, private BBS's showing that he is good friends with many known 
criminals and has aided them occasionally, etc.

The Defense, in thier opening arguments, claimed that all the evidence 
was questionable and that very little of it is "hard" or was acquired 
through legal means.  They claimed to have many individuals who can vouch 
for Mr. O'Kennedy's character, that can provide alibis, and that can 
explain how or why Mr. O'Kennedy was involved in the actions of 
criminals.  In addition, they too have documents and depositions that 
support the fact that Mr. O'Kennedy is not guilty.  In conclusion to the 
their opening statements, the Defense said, "In conclusion, Patrick 
O'Kennedy is neither a felon, nor is he guilty of any of the charges with 
which he is being charged.  And even the Prosecution's vaunted evidence 
will be unable to prove he is."

The trial is slated to begin again tomorrow at 10 AM.

+++++ End Trideo Feed +++++ ]<<<<<
	--  Trideo Pirate <12:16:23/11-15-56>

>>>>>[Shade, I've not checked my personal mail ever since Diana's 
mindlock kicked in.  I'm not a healer, but perhaps Jasmine, Nom, or 
Nightfox would be willing to take a look at your research.  It just might 
be able to help her out somehow, and right now, even though we've got the 
degeneration stopped, we haven't been able to reverse it yet.  Even if we 
can, there's no guarantee that Diana will be able to remember who she 
is.  If your research did anything with cell regeneration, please, we can 
use it.  AJ, I'm sure, will be more than willing to pay you for it if you 
like.]<<<<<
	--  Foxey Roxey <14:24:51/11-15-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Velli
>>>>>[Our agent recently had her lock triggered, and she nearly killed 
herself.  Had it not been for the individuals she was with, she would now 
be dead from either the runners she attacked, or from the spell she cast 
on herself.  As it stands now, she is just shy of brain-dead.  However, 
her associates seem to have stopped the process somehow.  I suggest we 
have our esteemed researchers take this into account and modify thier 
formula to improve the effect.

However, as she appears to be comatose, we cannot know how well the 
barriers to control retained.  If her associates succeed in keeping her 
alive, it is possible, if unlikely, that she will remember the controls 
we implanted in her brain.  I suggest that, for future versions of the 
spell, we ensure that even if the target remains alive, the memory blocks 
remain.]<<<<<
	--  Avatar <15:50:13/11-15-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Avatar
>>>>>[Of course.  Inform the Thaumaturgy Dept. of your recommendation.  
I'll have revised requirements drawn up and implemented.]<<<<<
	--  Velli <15:53;08/11-15-56>

*****Private: Foxey Roxey
>>>>>[ My dear, I would not ask for money when one of your friends is in
trouble.  I require no payment other than your gratitude, and one more thing.
 I know a great club up in the older section of Seattle.  You need to relax
and get away from your worries for a while.  Remember that the unbending tree
branch eventually breaks.  I have missed you since the party.  Meerly agree
to this meeting, and I shall furnish the address and the file.]<<<<<
        -- Shade <23:15:18 / 11-15-56>

*****PRIVATE:Gutsys
>>>>>[I'm putting in a bid of 1,000 =Y= for that azzie footage if you 
don't mind.  If its to low I'll double what ever the highest bid is.]<<<<<
        --  John Doe <21:55:00/11-15-56>

*****PRIVATE:Gutsys
>>>>>[Hey, Mr. Video I'll buy that azzie footage for twice the highest 
bid and I'll give you footage of a meeting with some "joker" called John 
Doe]<<<<<
        --  Zelf the Worox <01:07:34 EST/11-16-56>

>>>>>[Mr. Doe, as if anyone believes that name, I'll invite who ever I 
want to that meeting at the Big Rhino and if you don't like it you can 
take your business to me.

The Worox has spoken, NAAAAAA.]<<<<<
        --  Zelf the Worox <01:12:34 EST/11-16-56>

>>>>>[Five gaddam words: Pearl Harbor and San Francisco.]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (09:11:22 / 11-16-56)
        
***** Private: Gutsy
>>>>>[Are you suggesting that I'd fake somthing as perfect as this 
stuff?!  Sorry, that ain't my line of work.  With my lifestyle stuff 
like that can get you iced just as fast as anything.

Here, run this quicky segment through whatever filters you like.  You 
won't find any enhancements (well, except for the ones on that 
elf....) or digital mods (ditto).  I'd send a still, but they CAN be 
faked too easily.  Full-motion's jsut too tough, even with digital 
moving mattes and the like.

***** FILE: NASTEE.GvS]<<<<<
        -- Rumormonger (Always / Tuned-In)
        
>>>>>[I've been thinking over the past week.  Jacamus keeps trying to 
tell me that it was Brimstone and Marksenspensah that tried to kill 
me.  No way.  Nobody is so anally retentiveto hold a grudge like 
this.  I mean, what did I do, I called him a hothead - sheesh.

Nope, it was the bloody Japanese.  They finally decided to get rid of 
me once and for all.  They tried to slip me a Black-beetle and that 
way they could get me out of the way AND discredit me.  I mean just 
look at what happened.  I step out and they raid my offices.  Only 
with effective use of firepower did my people stop them.  Sure, they 
blew up our offices doing it, but I forgive 'em.  Then the Japs start 
tryin' to off me in the hospital - didn't work.  Then they start 
trying to hunt down my people.  Yep, I don't believe in coincidences.

Time to dust off the Metahuman Action Committee.  Hell, they've been 
sayin' I lead it anyway.  Won't it be a shock to 'em when the 
scapegoat they created suddenly reaches up an' bites 'em in the 
ass... (grin)]<<<<<
        -- Freddy Frypp (10:25:25 / 11-16-56)

>>>>>[Again, it's delayed.  It'll be a while before I get all caught up 
on this trial.

+++++ Include Trideo Download +++++

Good evening, I am Charlie Fingers and this is the evening breif on the 
trial of Patrick O'Kennedy.

Today the Prosecution's arguments began with the presentation of the 
first several dozen documents into evidence.  Most of the evidence was 
aquired by Interpol, with additional evidence from Lone Star, 
Knight-Errant, and Hard Corps security.  Today's evidence only covers 
about 4 of the charges Mr. O'Kennedy is charged with, and after it's 
presentation, the Defense asked for several hours to look it over.

The Defense requested to know of the planned schedule of presentation of 
evidence by the Prosecution.  The explanation that the Defense gave was 
to better plan and utilize the Court's time.  The Judge concurred and the 
Prosecution was ordered to prepare and present a schedule tomorrow.

After this, the Court was recessed for the day so the Defense could look 
over the presented documents.

+++++ End Trideo Feed +++++ ]<<<<<
	--  Trideo Pirate <12:09:18/11-16-56>

>>>>>[ +++++ Include Trideo Download +++++

Good evening, this is Charlie Fingers and this is the news on today's 
developments in the Trial of Patrick O'Kennedy.

Today the Prosecution presented a proposed schedule of evidence 
presentation to the court.  The Defense, upon looking it over, accepted 
it, as did the Judge.  According to the schedule, which was made public 
just an hour ago, the Prosecution will begin presenting witnesses and 
testimony tomorrow, after the last of the purely documentary evidence was 
presented today.  After this, the Defense will be have thier opportunity  
to present evidence and testimony.

Mr. O'Kennedy has remained silent through the first three days of the 
trial, not even speaking with his lawyer.  He has, apparently, been 
totally silent when asked questions by the police and has only spoken 
with his laywer in guaranteed sound-proof rooms within the Metroplex Prison.
He does, however, appear to be in excellent health.

The evidence presented today involved an additional 7 charges, bringing 
the total to 11 out of 48.

The trial was, however, relatively uneventful as the last of the 
unattached documentary evidence was presented.  Tomorrow will begin the 
actual testimony by witnesses for the Prosecution.s

+++++ End Trideo Download +++++ ]<<<<<
	--  Trideo Pirate <12:25:15/11-16-56>

>>>>>[Getting caught up.....

+++++ Include Trideo Download +++++

Hello there, I'm Charlie Fingers and this is the latest news on the 
Patrick O'Kennedy trial.

Today saw the start of the true presentation of evidence by the 
Prosecution.  The Prosecution started by calling  Agent Holly Orchard, an 
Interpol decker responsible for aquiring much of the documentary 
evidence.  She was put on the stand and explained her operations working 
for Special Branch.  These are some of the highlights of her testimony:

+++++You see a well dressed woman, wearing a suitjacket, flats, and below 
the knee skirt, with an Interpol badge in her breat pocket and the 
shoulder flash of Special Branch on her left shoulder, sitting the in the 
box.  She has shoulder length hair and a datajack at her left temple.

"Could you describe for me the job you do for Interpol, Ms. Orchard."

"I perform Matrix policing and evidence acquisition on various terrorist 
and criminal organizations and individuals."

"And how do you perform this function?"

"I utilize utilize a cyberdeck in order to legally penetrate private 
systems.  I also use several specialized programs that are designed to 
become resident in a target's system or cyberdeck and record everything 
they do within the system or with the cyberdeck."

"And you have performed these actions in an investigation into Mr. 
O'Kennedy, is that correct?"

"Yes, I have."

The Prosecution went on to present various documents that she had aquired 
with her skills and programs, and to ask her about certain conversations 
she had witnessed between Mr. O'Kennedy and other individuals, whom she 
identified as the Matrix personas of a decker known as Mercury, the 
terrorist and arms dealer Alexander Jackson, the wanted murderer Byron 
Edwards, alias Slash, and many others.

In cross examination, the Defense asked about the procedure that Interpol 
followed in order to acquire this information, including the documents 
admitted into evidence.  This is what followed:

"What laws does the utilization of programs called Dataworms fall under, 
Ms. Orchard?"

"They fall under the wiretapping laws."

"And as such require a court order to be legal, is that correct?"

"Yes."

"Did you have a court order when you planted the dataworm in Mr. 
O'Kennedy's deck?"

"Mr. O'Kennedy uses a turtle, or a dumb terminal as it is usually known, 
not a deck.  But yes, I did have a court order when I planted the 
dataworm in his turtle."

"How did Mr. O'Kennedy not know that he was being watched when you 
supposedly observed his interactions with these criminals?"

"His terminal is unsophisticated and unable to penetrate what deckers 
call masking, or the ability to hide oneself in the Matrix."

"And you say that the criminals were unable to spot you as well?"

"Yes."

"How?  Wern't they using more sophisicated technology than a...'turtle', 
I think you called it?"

"Yes, they were all using cyberdecks.  However, the deck I use in the 
Matrix is very technolgically advanced, just shy of the leading edge of 
deck technology and programming, and thier decks were unable to compete."

After this, some visual footage from the conversations mentioned by Ms. 
Orchard were presented as evidence.  Ms. Orchard identifed Mr. 
O'Kennedy's persona icon as well as the icons of Mercury, Mr. Jackson, 
and Mr. Edwards.  When asked how she knew these were the icons of the 
individuals involved, she went into an explanation of Matrix iconography 
and the personalization of personas to the taste of the programmer.  It 
essentially came down to the years of experience she's had with the 
Matrix and with tracking these individuals.

In addition, several Lone Star police were put on the stand and described 
thier actions and observations as video and audio evidence was 
presented.  The explained the operation of surveillance drones in Seattle 
as well as the specifics.  The Defense made a show of appearing appalled 
with the possibility that surviellance drones were all over the metroplex 
at all times.  However, the Lone Star police riggers commented that the 
drones were usually used for simple operations such as traffic patrol, 
but that they were also used to gather evidence.  The presented videos 
showed someone meeting with members of the local Organized crime 
syndicates as well as the leaders of several of the largest gangs in 
Seattle.  When asked how, from the distance the camera was from the 
individuals, they could make out who they were, the Lone Star riggers 
commented that they were capable of zooming in on the individuals, and 
demonstrated on the tape.  Upon closeup, one of the individuals always 
appeared to be Mr. O'Kennedy, although the Defense brought into question 
the quality of the video to be capable of distinguishing Mr. O'Kennedy.

In an answer, the Prosecution called several Lone Star computer experts 
who described, in detail, the methods thier computers were able to 
improve resolution on facial features and they presented computer 
enhanced frames of video.  In the enhanced video, the individual was 
unmistakably Mr. O'Kennedy.

This finished up the trial for the day, and the Judge called a recess at 
4:15.  It will begin again tomorrow at 9:30 AM.

+++++ End Trideo Download +++++]<<<<<
	--  Trideo Pirate <13:03:57/11-16-56>

>>>>>[+++++Include Trideo Download+++++

+++++Charlie Fingers again, wearing the ultra fasionable suit.

...In other news, Lone Star reported that they have come up empty 
regarding the recent hijacking of a truck full of liquified Tritium.  
They claim that they believe to have tracked it up until it left the 
Metroplex, heading South along I-5, but lost it thereafter.  Due to the 
crossing of jurisdictions, they have turned over the investigation to 
Interpol, who declined to comment.

+++++ End Trideo Download +++++ ]<<<<<
	--  Trideo Pirate <13:10:17/11-16-56>

>>>>>[Well, I think I might wanna sit back and watch this one too.  These 
guys sound like the real things.  I'd love to see this, though.  Anyway, 
I guess I'll be there.]<<<<<
         -- The Edge <3:11:35/11-16-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Thelenesta, Slash
>>>>>[ We shall not be able to participate in the actions against the
Wraith if they must occur in the near future. We apologize. The credit
is being returned. With interest.]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <15:49:12/11-16-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Righteous
>>>>>[   Authorization: DV00000000
     Authorization Key: >>encrypted<<
       Decode Time Pip: <15:39:06/11-16-56>
 Message Target System: Shadowland
   Message Target User: Righteous.
              Priority: HIGH <9>
       Relay NetDaemon: ALEX-02

 TOP PRIORITY

    Servailence of Interpol's target is to take top priority. The
target's progeny is to be located and brought under immediate
protective guard. All actions that must be taken to keep the progeny
both safe and monitored are to be taken. 

    This over-rides all initiatives excluding the Primary
objective.]<<<<< 
         -- GhostMailer <CORRUPTED/CORRUPTED>

>>>>>[ Any news on Diana? We apologize for our previous
unwarrented coolness to natural questioning. We've been in this
business to long...]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <17:49:04/11-16-56>

*****PRIVATE:Righteous,Shade
>>>>>[I understand; life can be full of unexpected complications.]<<<<<
        --  Thelienista  <13:09:08 / 11-16-56>

>>>>>[If that truck was acquired by who I think it was, and if it is going to
be used to make nuclear weapons.  I WILL break my promise.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

>>>>>[Listen up, buster.  You skip out on us again and your FIRED!  You 
hear that, FIRED!  Every single one of us over here are counting on you 
for that little project.  You need to come in today, man.  Seriously.  We 
really do need you.]<<<<<
        --  Palus <4:52:36/11-16-56>

***** PRIVATE: Palus
>>>>>[Uhh... Sorry.  I was sick.  Damn cold, snuffy nose, the runs.  
Everything, babe.  Anyway, you /can/ use the damn phone to call me.  I 
/do/ have one at my place.  You don't /have/ to use your 'deck to 
communicate.  But, then again, whatever's cool with you.]<<<<<
        --  The Edge <4:55:32/11-16-56>

***** PRIVATE: The Edge
>>>>>[Don't call me babe.]<<<<<
        --  Palus <4:57:39/11-16-95>

*****PRIVATE:Zelf The Worox
>>>>>[If you continue to undermind me I'll have to let others know who 
you are.  I know more than you think and this meeting might come to your 
benifit.

+++++INCLUDE:1000 =Y=
+++++INCLUDE:Ticket to Seattle 

If you wish we'll meet at the Big Rhino but since you've advertised it I 
suggest that we head to the original location.]<<<<<
        --  John Doe <19:30:00/11-16-56>

>>>>>[ Hoi, Buzz, what do you mean about nuclear weapons?]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <00:57:19/11-17-56>

>>>>>[Zippy, that truck was carrying TRITIUM, which can be used for making
nuclear weapons.  I still have memories of how to make nuclear weapons from a
chip, I was given.  The chip was given to me in order for me to be able to
cut the wires of one that was targeted to blow up the Renraku Arcology and
the Ork Underground.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

>>>>>[Pearl Who?]<<<<<
       --AX(10:33:27/11-17-56)

*****PRIVATE: Palus
>>>>>[Hey.  I was just dropping you a line because your phone was busy.  
We need to, ahh, meet to talk about this little idea I got.  It's a real 
mind-boggler so I printed out some, well, some print-outs, and I'll bring 
'em.  You mail me back with where you want to meet.  I was, ah, thinking 
along the lines of something not too fancy, but I don't want to go to 
Mickey Dee's again, alright?  See you around, I guess.  And, if it isn't 
that confidential, could you tell me what everyone thought of my little 
presentation on, uhh, the project?  See you around.]<<<<<
        --  The Edge <4:52:47/11-17-56> 

*****PRIVATE TO: Buzz
>>>>>[ Yeah, but didn't you say you knew womething about the folks who
STOLE the tritium?]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <17:44:54/11-17-56>

*****PRIVATE: Buzz
>>>>>[If you have any insight or info into the Tritium theft, I need to 
know.  I have a feeling our suspicions are leaning in the same direction 
(that little slitch).]<<<<<
	--Sherlock (15:50:10/11-17-56)

*****PRIVATE: Ripley
>>>>>[That's it, Rip.  This is the last straw.  I can't let Velli get away 
with this one!!]<<<<<
	-- Sherlock (15:52:45/11-17-56)

*****PRIVATE: Sherlock
>>>>>[Don't do it, Trish.  Even if you got into Maxim, there's no way 
you'd survive a confrontation with her.  Besides, we have an 
agreement...]<<<<<
	-- Ripley (15:55:23/11-17-56)

*****PRIVATE: Ripley
>>>>>[That's bull!  I _never_ agreed to anything with that two-faced 
murderer.  Now that she's got nuke capability, what's to stop her from 
leveling Seattle?!  It's not like she can't get away with it.  

     I did as you asked: I laid off her.  For almost a year, I've sat 
around, watching as she murdered her superiors and and stepped on their 
bodies to reach the CEO chair.  Hell, she probably slit the previous 
boss' throat by after sharing his bed!  And after what she did to 
Caine... such a monster cannot be allowed to continue to survive.]<<<<<
	-- Sherlock (16:01:00/11-17-56)

*****PRIVATE: Velli
>>>>>[Number one with a bullet...]<<<<<
	-- Pulp Fiction (17:05:43/11-17-56)

*****PRIVATE: Zippy
>>>>>[No, I don't know WHO stole the tritium, but I DO have my suspicions.
 This would be up their alley, and I made a promise to the leader of  them
not to interfere with their actions.  I was warning them.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: Sherlock
>>>>>[Yes, our suspicions lie in the same direction.  IF I get confirmation
of my suspicions, that promise to lay off of her is out the window.  I know
Shadow will break the promise as well.  If she carries out her threat to
eliminate some of my friends and/or family, that should be confirmation
enough...and it WILL be a breaking of her end of the bargain.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: Buzz, Sherlock
>>>>>[Uh, does somebody out there know something I don't, 'cause
the circumstantial evidence is getting deeper than kraken drek here.
And is anything in the works for our friend Drake? He and that slitch
really ought to be taken down a peg.]<<<<<
	--Moonwalker (GottaBe/StartinSomething)

*****PRIVATE: Moonwalker, Sherlock
>>>>>[I don't know anything you don't know, except (maybe) how to build a
nuclear weapon.  Everything taken CAN be used to build one, as a matter of
fact the quantities of materials taken would build several nuclear
bombs/missiles.  Each one HAS to be related...too much coincidence to say
these are isolated incidents.  Plus those three Johnsons who asked for
runners; I think they either were working for the same group, OR were the
same person.  If everything I say looks paranoid, well...blame it on my CIA
training.  As a matter of fact, it is rather amazing they haven't been called
in...same with the NSA.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: Buzz
>>>>>[WHAT? YOU KNOW WHO? 
   
    Hoi man, DO NOT frag around with this kind of drek. Nukes arn't
toys, tell me who you suspect. Please... This is important...]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <01:13:29/11-18-56>

*****PRIVATE: Zippy
>>>>>[Maxim Arms.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE TO: Tobai
>>>>>[ Maxim has nukes. ]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <09:38:14/11-18-56>

>>>>>[Jack, I have a great knowledge of simsense technology.  If you require
asistance in such a way for matrix access.  I can help]<<<<<
        --  Shade <10:07:05 / 11-18-56>

*****Private: Righteous
>>>>>[Understood.  If your situation changes, consider yourselves
re-hired.]<<<<<
        --  Shade <10:19:20 / 11-18-56>

*****Private: Thelislantia
>>>>>[Meet me at <encrypted> to travel to a safe location.  I would prefer to
put you in a sensory deprivation tank to better monitor your life
signs.]<<<<<
        --  Shade <10:17:19 / 11-18-56>

*****PRIVATE: Zippy
>>>>>[ What? Maxim Arms? Never heard of them. Nuclear weapons? Didn't
they stop working with the Awakening?]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <12:33:45/11-18-56>

*****PRIVATE: Tobai 
>>>>>[ They still work. According to some sat pics. I picked up a
little while ago, one was used in Chicago a while back. It worked. 
 
  Maxim is a corp. Some ArmyForHire thing...]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <12:35:18/11-18-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Velli
>>>>>[Ms. Velli, I am pleased to inform you that the last of the 
transports from Seattle arrived late last night.  We have begun the 
defueling operations and will have the last of the tritium unloaded by 
1600 today.  The first two trucks have been melted down as per security 
requirements, and the last one will be destroyed upon completion of 
defueling.

Using the waste stolen from Shiawase, we have begun to refine out the 
plutonium.  It appears that we will have enough material for the 
completion of 10% more devices than we had originally projected.  
Naturally, this will depend on the losses in refining, purifying, and 
machining.  The beryllium, lithium, and barium neutron shields are 
already in construction, as are the detonators.

We are having difficulty with the fuses, however.  This is not unusual, 
and with the Ares device and specifications, we are overcoming this.  

Nominal yeilds per kilogram of tritium is currently projected to be 
approximately 15% better than the Ares device, and our designs provide 
for devices in the .5k to 50k range.

Delivery mechanisms are fully designed and the first will be tested in 
several day.

I will keep you informed.]<<<<<
	--  Dr. Spin  <11:52:18/11-18-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Velli
>>>>>[We might have a problem, Ma'am.  It appears that the third 
transport from Seattle had a leak.  It developed sometime after it left 
Seattle, as we checked each transport within 50km of Seattle.  It was not 
leaking then.  I have aleady dispatched covert cleanup teams.  MAero is 
assessing the length of the trail now, and I will inform you when further 
information becomes available.]<<<<<
	--  Avatar <11:55:16/11-18-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Avatar
>>>>>[How did this happen, John.  Gangers along the way?  We cannot 
afford to have anyone connect it to us prior to final testing, which is 
weeks, perhaps months away.  After that, we will be relatively 
untouchable.  But not until we have a small stockpile.  Aero's LUCIFER 
system is operational and tested, and with the relative monopoly we have 
on aerospace fighters, we have a decent chance of maintaining ourselves 
in a battle should it come to that.  While war is good for buisness, this 
maxim only applies when it's someone else involved.

Do whatever you need to in order to ensure we are not traced.  If that 
means LUCIFERing a clean-up team, do it.  I'll have the authorization on 
your desk and in Aero's mailbox within the hour.]<<<<<
	--  Velli <12:01:31/11-18-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Velli
>>>>>[I understand.  However, using LUCIFER will be a last resort as it 
far too obvious a response.  As for why this happened, we do not know as 
of yet.  The driver and escorts reported no problems with gangers, and 
until defueling is complete, we can't check the seals internal to the 
transport.  We know where the leak was, but we can't verify the cause for 
several hours.

The executive transport will have me at the research installation in less 
than 3 hours.  I'll contact you when I get more information.]<<<<<
	--  Avatar <12:07:44/11-18-56>

*****Private: Shade
>>>>>[I will be there.]<<<<<
        --  Thelienista  <14:14:16 / 11-18-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Zippy
>>>>>[ WHAT? WHERE THE HELL DO YOU COME UP WITH THIS KIND OF CRAP?
First you start bugging me about some scum pic seller and now you're
telling me about nuclear weapons. DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM? Why do you
keep dumping this kind of drek on ME? Isn't there anyone ELSE out
there in cyberspace you want to terrify? Do you expect me to DO
something about it? WHY ARE YOU TELLING ME? I'M ON DEATH'S DOOR AS IT
IS! I DO NOT ENJOY STRESS! I'm not exactly intending to live out the
decade, so why must you keep TELLING ME THESE THINGS? I'M ALMOST 80
YEARS OLD! MY INTERNAL ORGANS ARE FAILING FASTER THAN YOU WERE! I'VE
ALREADY LOST A HEART, A STOMACH, AN EYE AND A LUNG! 
 
   I'm an old fragging man, but you treat me like I was still your
prof. WHY? WHY? WHY?]<<<<<
       -- Tobai <17:37:08/11-18-56>

+++++ Cancel Mailed Message? <y/n> y

*****PRIVATE TO: Tobai
>>>>>[ I just had a message canceled from my mailbox, Tobai. Are you
okay?]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <17:40:09/11-18-56>


*****PRIVATE TO: Zippy
>>>>>[ Sorry. Stress is just sort of getting to me. The hospitals
really starting to get to me. According to the doctors I can go on
outpatient anytime I want. Can I spend a few days at your place? My
home is full of too many old ghosts for me to go back]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <17:40:56/11-18-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Tobai
>>>>>[ Of course you can Chris, you should know better than to ask.
*grin* But I suppose that means I'll have to break the house rule
about not keeping meat in the fridge... <^_^>]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <17:41:32/11-18-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Zippy
>>>>>[ I assume you still have a car at least? I'd feel sort of stupid
being driven out into the middle of nowhere in an ambulance... =)]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <17:41:38/11-18-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Tobai
>>>>>[ Hmmf. Middle of nowhere. Frag the meat. You're on a 100%
vegetable diet.]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <17:41:40/11-18-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Zippy
>>>>>[ *pttb* ]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <17:41:41/11-16-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Buzz
>>>>>[Can you tell me more? ANYTHING more?]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <17:53:00/11-18-56>


*****PRIVATE TO: Silver
>>>>>[Can you tell me about Maxim? I've been told they have nukes. Can
you get me more info?]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <17:53:20/11-18-56>

*****PRIVATE: Cmdr. Drake
>>>>>[ Do you want him? Give us a price, safety, and you'll have the
data. Decide soon.]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <CORRUPT/CORRUPT>

*****PRIVATE: Palus
>>>>>[You, uh, wanna meet somewhere to, ah, talk about the project.  I'm 
giving the presentation in three days at Fuchi and I'm kinda nervous, so 
if you'd like to meet tomorrow night (I'm gonna be busy all day doing 
this little speech at I.P.T.).  You want to meet sometime around eight?  
I can pick you up or vice-versa.  Oh, well.  See you then.]<<<<<
        --  The Edge <21:17:24/11-18-56>

*****PRIVATE: Zippy
>>>>>[No, except that Maxim is head by a dwarf named Velli...and that she is
a bitch.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE TO: Righteous
>>>>>[
         Authorization: JRAAA9786M
     Authorization Key: >>encrypted<<
       Decode Time Pip: <22:13:08/11-18-56>
 Message Target System: Shadowland
   Message Target User: Righteous.


     According to satellite trace, a truck was stolen on
>>encrypted<<. 

+++++ INCLUDE FILE: route.map
+++++ INCLUDE FILE: cargo

     The truck contained material that was not in our interest to be
stolen. The route is to be investigated.
 
      And don't go sterilizing yourself on the residue...]<<<<<
        -- GhostMailer <CORRUPTED/CORRUPTED>
             
*****PRIVATE: Zippy, Buzz
>>>>>[Both of you cut it out.  Some people I know in high places are very
interested in Nuclear "information".  They are no doubt monitoring this very 
transmission, so watch your six.]<<<<<
        --Ax(12:16:56/11-18-56)

*****PRIVATE: C. I. Angel
>>>>>[I need a favor.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: Buzz
>>>>>[Buzz, need I remind you that you are RETIRED?]<<<<<
         -- C. I. Angel (09:30: 30 EST/ 19/11/56)

*****PRIVATE: C. I. Angel
>>>>>[Well, let's just say I have some suspicions about the mastermind behind
the nuclear thefts in Seattle.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: Buzz
>>>>>[You do realize that suspicions are not enough to use drastic
measures.]<<<<<
        -- C. I. Angel (09:32:30 EST/ 19/11/56)

*****PRIVATE: C. I. Angel
>>>>>[I know that's the reason why I came to you....and also why I am only
asking for an information raid.  I would do it myself, but I made a promise
not to interfere with the corp in question.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: Buzz 
>>>>>[Ok, what's the corp?  And why in hell's name did you give your word not
to interfere? Plus why does your word prevent you from interfering?]<<<<<
        -- C. I. Angel (09:34:30 EST/ 19/11/56)

*****PRIVATE: C. I. Angel
>>>>>[Maxim Arms.  I gave my word in order to prevent people from getting
killed.  If I break my word, openly, well...it could endanger many
people.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: Buzz 
>>>>>[I'll see what I can do.]<<<<<
        -- C. I. Angel (09:36:30 EST/ 19/11/56)

*****PRIVATE: C. I. Angel
>>>>>[Thank you.  Next time I'm in FDC, I'll buy you dinner.]<<<<<
        -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: Buzz
>>>>>[Dinner?  Why would I want dinner with you?  I'm married remember.]<<<<<
        -- C. I. Angel (09:38:30 EST/ 19/11/56)

*****PRIVATE: C. I. Angel
>>>>>[Because, it's in repayment for this favor.]<<<<<
        -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: Buzz 
>>>>>[Alright, it's a deal...so long as my husband can come along.]<<<<<
        -- C. I. Angel (09:40:30 EST/ 19/11/56)

*****PRIVATE: C. I. Angel
>>>>>[Ok.]<<<<<
        -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: The Edge
>>>>>[Sure, whatever, Eddy.  I guess we could meet at the Needle sometime 
today, maybe seven thirty, 'cause I got this little thing with the other 
staff tonight at six and it should be over by seven.  If you want to pick 
me up then, go right on ahead, okay.  See you then.]<<<<<
        --  Palus <9:49:23/11-19-56>

*****PRIVATE: Palus
>>>>>[Alrighty.  I'll pick you up then.  I got a new car last month.  
Real nice.  It's got all this cool stuff.  But, anyways.  Umm, why wasn't 
I invited to this little thing with the staff?]<<<<<
        --  The Edge <9:50:23/11-19-56>

*****PRIVATE: The Edge
>>>>>[Alright, Eddy.  I lied.  I'm going out with some girlfriends, 
OKAY?!  You happy now that I told you.  Do I have to tell you everything 
about my life?! Huh?]<<<<<
        -- Palus <9:50:55/11-19-56>

*****PRIVATE: Palus
>>>>>[So, ah, who are these girlfriends?]<<<<<
        --  The Edge <9:51:15/11-19-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Zippy
>>>>>[+++++INCLDUE FILE: maxim.random.drek.I.hope.you.re.happy]<<<<<
        -- Silver <12:21:28/11-19-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Velli
>>>>>[Ma'am, we've discovered the problem with the truck.  One of the 
seals had a weak spot on it, and the temperature differential between the 
liquid tritium and the external hull of the tank was sufficient to stress 
the weakness.  When pressure was added, it cracked and began a slow 
leak.  The local metalurgy experts deduced that this happened only 3 days 
prior.  In fact, Aero's sattelite tracking of the radiation signature 
shows only a trail approximately 200km long.  However, it started at a 
motel and we'll be hard pressed to justify cleaning that area 
without destroying it totally.  Cleanup crews have been working since the 
trail was discovered, and we've eliminated some 20km of trail to the 
installation here.  I have ordered in some additional crews and we should 
be at the 35km per day cleanup rate within 6 hours.]<<<<<
	--  Avatar <12:11:29/11-19-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Avatar
>>>>>[I have authorized an emergency purchase of the land through a shell 
company that deals with similar operations.  When it is purchased, 
destroy it and cart away all the contamination and destroy it somehow.]<<<<<
	--  Velli <12:14:03/11-19-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: GhostMail
>>>>>[
         Authorization: RD0012NN16M
     Authorization Key: >>encrypted<<
       Decode Time Pip: <14:58:31/11-19-56>
 Message Target System: Delta Core
   Message Target User: Joseph Randel.
  

     Heavy activity of road cleaners along those section. Geiger
counter shows high activity. Request permission to interrogate a
member of a road cleaner.]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <CORRUPTED/CORRUPTED>

*****PRIVATE TO: Righteous
>>>>>[   Authorization: JRAAA9786M
     Authorization Key: >>encrypted<<
       Decode Time Pip: <15:01:35/11-19-56>
 Message Target System: Shadowland
   Message Target User: Righteous.
  
        Cleanup crews are corporate entities. They are to be left
unmolested. Tag cleanup vehicles for tracking.]<<<<<
         -- GhostMailer <CORRUPTED/CORRUPTED>


*****PRIVATE TO: Righteous
>>>>>[   Authorization: DeltaCore
     Authorization Key: >>encrypted<<
       Decode Time Pip: <15:03:58/11-19-56>
 Message Target System: Shadowland
   Message Target User: Righteous.
              Priority: Mission.


      The pickup date of the cargo is to be brought forward. Remain
available.]<<<<<
        -- GhostMailer <CORRUPTED/CORRUPTED>

*****PRIVATE TO: Contact
>>>>>[ Encrypt Key: >>ENCRYPTED<<

SI is moving to a combat footing. System activity with DCore and ACore
is increasing. Security levels have been raised. External mail SDF%$#@#
tdfsb@#$jk142f
!dsk;ladsfd=0i
234s%$@c a
*****WARNING: CONNECTION LOST.]<<<<<
        -- 009 <CORRUPT/11-19-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Righteous
>>>>>[
         Authorization: JRAAA9786M
     Authorization Key: >>encrypted<<
       Decode Time Pip: <15:10:43/11-19-56>
 Message Target System: Shadowland
   Message Target User: Righteous.
  
        A message transmission from DeltaCore to an external corporate
receiver has been detected and eliminated during transmission. The
subject matter is currently uknown. Be weary of external contact as
the security breach may have concerned your mission.
 
    And don't let Dana get hurt. We have so many plans...]<<<<<
        -- GhostMailer <CORRUPT/CORRUPT>

*****PRIVATE: Buzz
>>>>>[How d'you know they haven't? This's beyond the usual FBI
capabilities.
Oh, and I just ran a newsworm on any countries, policlubs, or corps
who've tried joining the nuclear club, and how they did or didn't
do it.
<<INCLUDE FILE:NukeNewz.1 316Mp>>
This looks like a big-league operation, though. I'm not sure I want
to get involved in something that would involve large men in black
knocking at my door at two in the morning...]<<<<<
	--Moonwalker <GottaBe/StartingSomething>

*****PRIVATE:  Avatar
>>>>>[  +++++Internal memo forwarded from Security--Intelligence 
Division, to John Skukin, VP--Maxim Internal/Corporate Security+++++

We have received information from internal agents of Sheppard-Intrepid, a 
large and potentially dangerous security and arms provider(not to 
dissimilar to Maxim.  Corporate profile follows.) that they could be 
taking an interest in our recent operations.  In addition, we have 
intercepted various transmissions to and from a ghostmailer believed to 
be operated by S-I, but they are encrypted and we have been unable to 
decrypt them as of this memo.  We are applying Solitaire's decyrption 
algorithms, and they should be broken within 24 hours on the outside.  
Once the originals are broken, we will be able to rapidly decode the 
remaining as they are produced, perhaps within hours or less, until they 
change encryption and destroy the ghostmailer.  But we should have 
several days where we can tailor their interest to suit ourselves.

Additional intelligence indicates large interest in recent activities 
from the Seattle shadows.  Various important and influential runners of 
that metroplex appear to be possibly involved.  Profiles and dossiers 
follow.

Further intelligence in the Big 8 indicate that Ares is still unable to 
ascertain the individuals who were responsible for the recent theft, and 
that they retain a belief that Saeder-Krupp was responsible.  
Saeder-Krupp is beligerant on the surface, but is searching diligantly 
for infiltrators among thier ranks.  As of this memo, we have lost no 
internal agents to this search.  In addition, S-K appears to be 
interested in the theft only as a potential future threat, not as a 
current difficulty.  Shiawase has been engaged in a constant search for 
information, but our disinformation program has been successful and they 
appear to be searching mostly in the direction of Aztechnology.  
Aztechnology is taking an intensely active roll and appears to suspect 
Maxim, but they have even less evidence than Ares.  The other megacorps, 
while interested, are considering it relatively unimportant for the time 
being.

+++++Include Sheppard-Intrepid Corporate Profile+++++

+++++Include Shadowrunner Profiles:  Seattle contingant, Denver connections

+++++End of Memo+++++ ]<<<<<
	--  Intelligence <16:37:56/11-19-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Velli
>>>>>[Ma'am, I am forwarding this immediately to you.  The interesting 
part is really the shadorunner profiles included at the end.

+++++Include Intelligence Memo, 2 attachments+++++

It speaks for itself, I believe.]<<<<<
	--  Avatar <16:39:30/11-19-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Avatar
>>>>>[Interesting, John?  You have a talent for understatement, my 
friend.  I suspect that another demonstration might be in order.  
Afterall, if this means what I suspect it does, then they really didn't 
understand what I meant when I let them live and leave.]<<<<<
	--  Velli <16:43:47/11-19-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Velli
>>>>>[Against my judgement, I'm inclined to add.  But we've argued over 
that particular point far too long now.  Any of them in particular?  And 
what level of "demonstration" would you like?]<<<<<
	--  Avatar <16:45:01/11-19-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Avatar
>>>>>[None of them in particular.  Choose one.  I don't really care.  And 
I would like your target eliminated.  Anything less would not be 
sufficient deterrant.  And before you say that this could have the 
opposite effect, I'm aware of that.  I'm willing to accept that 
particular risk.]<<<<<
	--  Velli <16:49:28/11-19-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Velli
>>>>>[I understand.  I'll inform MAT-Seattle immediately.]<<<<<
	--  Avatar <16:50:34/11-19-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Righteous
>>>>>[I take it, then, you have a means of delivering our esteemed 
doctor?  Yes, I want him.  I waited until I could offer you "safety" 
before responding.  Safety, however, does not mean permanent immunity 
from prosecution.  Against my personal judgement, I have been ordered to 
pay you the full reward upon delivery and to let you leave, unmolested 
and unarrested.  I'm also to not engage in any searches for you, or the 
money, for 3 days.  After that, however, my orders permit me to come 
after you as normal.

If it was up to me, I'd arrest you the instant I could.  But it's not, 
and as much as I disagree with my superiors in this regard, I will not 
disobey them.

You will have temporary safety upon delivery.  That's all Interpol can 
provide, however.  More than this would be illegal.]<<<<<
	--  Commander Drake, Interpol <17:56:05/11-19-56>

>>>>>[Everyone, It's been a long few weeks.  I'm home now, and I'm glad 
to see that Slash posted stuff about the party.  To all of you who 
attended, thank you.  But I need about 3 days of sleep, so I'll chat more 
when I wake up.]<<<<<
	--  Action Jackson <17:58:06/11-19-56>

*****PRIVATE: Moonwalker
>>>>>[I have contacts within both the CIA and NSA, pretty high up in both I
might add.  Granted they may not be at liberty to tell me, but I WAS involved
with both for quite some time.  That is an impressive list, and I do see you
have Nex's and my old "friends" (The Fist of Five) on there.  Yes, this is a
big league operation; that's why I'm calling in a couple of favors.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE TO: Righteous
>>>>>[Conflict footing. Please tailor all actions accordingly]<<<<<
        -- CORRUPTED <CORRUPTED/CORRUPTED>

>>>>>[I might know something about the nukes but I don't come cheap.]<<<<<
        --  Memories Closed <00:09:27/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE:Gutsys
>>>>>[So are you interested in some pictures/footage of the fool calling 
himself John Doe?]<<<<<
        --  Zelf the Worox <00:11:34/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Cmdr Drake.
>>>>>[
+++++INCLUDE FILE: AJ.home.map
+++++INCLUDE FILE: AJ.activites.Oct.31.to.present
+++++INCLUDE FILE: AJ.home.address
+++++INCLUDE FILE: AJ.tracker.pips

   All files excluding the first have been mask encrypted and tier
encrypted. You can try cracking them, but they only include half of
the necessary information, don't waste your time. 
 
   The other half of the mask will be sent when we receive the money.
 
   Enjoy.]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <CORRUPTED/CORRUPTED>

*****PRIVATE TO: Artemis
>>>>>[ We are now certain that Maxim has nuclear weapons. Operatives in the
Seattle theatre have located numerous "traces", both physical and otherwise to
suggest that Maxim is responsible for these actions. Although your decision is
final, I recommend with the greatest temerity that this threat be removed
_immediately_. 

Work on the Renaissance Retrieval mission has been stepped up,
although certain influences within the Tir government still prevent us
from reaching the final stages, the groundwork has been layed. You
know that I still recommend direct retrieval. We have the assets and
the strength.

+++++ENGAGE TRANSLATOR: Serb >> English
*****TRANSLATE MESSAGE? y
*****MESSAGE TRANSLATED]<<<<<
        -- Delta2X <01:34:15/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Delta2X
>>>>>[Refrain from using the translator. They are not reliable. 

   The site of warhead production is to be found and Saeder-Krupp is
to be notified. Unless circumstances dictate, corporate war is to be
avoided at all costs. The Renaissance activities are too important to
be risked for something as trivial as a seconds grade corporation
gaining weapons.

   As to your suggestions regarding the Retreival, they have been
noted.]<<<<<
        -- Artemis <01:42:07/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Righteous
>>>>>[I have talked with my superiors, and they are willing to give you 
half the money now, as you've provided half the information.  But they 
will not pay you the rest without the remainder of the information.

Sir, while I am abhorant to doing this, I give you my word of honor that 
the remainder of the money will be transfered.  If my superiors try to 
frag you over, I will pay the remainder from my own pocket.  I may not 
approve of thier methods or my orders, but I have my personal honor.  
Will this be sufficient in order to provide me with the remainder of the 
information?

I understand if you distrust me, sir.]<<<<<
	--  Commander Drake, Interpol <12:56:01/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Foxey Roxey
>>>>>[ +++++Initiate System Corruption.....system corrupted.

+++++Activate personal alarm system.
+++++System activated

+++++Initiate audio system.....connected

Please relax, Miss Roxey.  I regret the necessity of my waking you at 
this unpleasant hour, and in this manner.  You must contact Mr. Jackson 
and wake him immedately.  His freedom is immediately threatened.  
Interpol is mobilizing.  Do you understand?  Good.  Again, my apologies.

+++++Remove corruption from system......system shut down, traces 
removed]<<<<<
	-- M@#$l9o ((xxilu3oeire}

*****PRIVATE:  Internal system log, Maxim Arms
>>>>>[ +++++Run:  WakeUpCall.v3

+++++Enter authorization:  Skulkin, John.  A30z

+++++System response:  WakeUpCall engaged.

+++++Delay:  30 seconds

Huh?  What the frag?  System, deactivate visual recorders.  +++++Visuals 
Deactivated+++++

John, this had better be good, or I'll have your head on a platter.

"Ma'am, it is important.  Sheppard-Intrepid knows.  Aero has informed me 
that they modified one of their few surveillance sats to cover the track 
and the installation.  We have received indications that their security 
units are preparing for mobilization.  We decrypted the ghostmailer 
messages, and they were directed to some shadowrunner by the name of 
Righteous.  We are pulling a dossier on this runner now, and we've 
received information that there have been some local and immediate recon 
of the cleanup crews.  We are continuing cleanup in order to minimize 
threats, but I've placed the facility under Security control."

They know?  How?  The sattelites?

"I think so, ma'am, and that's where the evidence points."

Sheppard-Intrepid?  Frag em.  Teach them a lesson, but keep it clean.  No 
collatoral damage.  What's their primary market?

"You should have read that in the memo, ma'am.  They compete directly 
with MAT and some aspects of MAS.  They are, however, not into the truly 
heavy range.  Electronics, heavy weapons, coordinated systems, etc.  Some 
core wars viruses, but they're totally out of the vehicle market."

Drek.  Prep some long-term retaliations.  Nothing drastic.  Hire 
expendables for it and run them through triple-blinds.

"Of course.  Direct retaliation....I feel it is my duty to inform you 
that "bloodying thier nose" could create an unpleasant situation for all 
involved.  To be blunt, they have enough power behind them to be 
potentially difficult."

Frag it, John!  You woke me up to question my orders?  I don't fraggin 
think so.  Take out the sattelite.  But not until you transfer enough 
credit to thier accounts to cover it's replacement cost plus ten 
percent.  Do you have it's orbit?

"Yes, we've been tracking it.  It'll pass within range of our Hawaii 
operation in 32 minutes.  They have ground-based lasers that can do the 
job and slag it's detectors.  I recommend that we blind it rather than 
destroy it.  All S-I will do is alter the orbit of another, and I can't 
stress this enough.  We are not prepared at this instant for the level of 
conflict that could initiate.  Do you understand that?  We aren't ready.  
They've had at least 24 hours of prep already, and we need at least that 
to fully equip."

I thought you were always on full alert, John.  I don't like hearing this.

"Ma'am no units can be on full alert all the time, nor can any full 
military, without losing all the advantages of combat readiness through 
fatigue.  Maxim is no exception to this.  And if we remained on combat 
alert all the time, the Big 8 and the rest of the corps would not back 
off.  We cannot afford the problems that would cause us, monitarily, 
politically, or militarily."

Yeah, ok.  Now that the stim is kicking in, I'm starting to think 
straight again.  Begin quiet mobilization of limited assets.  QUIETLY.  
And disregard my order to destroy the sattelite.  If you have the 
hardware to blind it and any others over the trace zone, do it.  S-I 
especially.  As other sats come on-line or have thier orbits changed, 
blind them as well.  Do you have enough hardware locally?

"Yes.  All research installations have that automatically on the 
premises.  We can handle several at once if necessary.  Do you still want 
me to transfer the credit?"

(laughs)  I don't think so.  Thanks for stopping a poor buisness error, 
John.  The shareholders would have been a little upset at the lost profits.

"That's what you pay me for, ma'am."

And you get paid well too.  Maintain tracking on all SI sattelites.  If 
it becomes necessary, I want you to be able to knock them all out of the 
sky with 10 minutes notice.  If combat begins, it should give us enough 
time to mobilize.

"It's already been ordered.  I have aerospace fighters armed and fueled, 
and we're targeting LUCIFER on S-I's major facilities.  To use an old 
phrase, we have a clenched fist poised."

Could S-I notice LUCIFER's targeting?  And how long would it take to 
target it?

"There's always an element of risk, ma'am, and we can target LUCIFER in 
approximately 10 minutes."

Return LUCIFER to standby-active status.  It's an unnecessary risk at 
this juncture.  

"Of course, ma'am....I've just been handed a dossier on Righteous.  It 
appears that he is a street samurai and part-time decker and runs with a 
combat mage named Dana.  They were part of the raid on Ares Macrotech, 
along with several others, including two individuals from the black-list, 
Dark Angel and Irish.  DA has since taken a corporate position in Europe, 
but Irish is still involved in the shadows.  It also appears that he is 
working for S-I in some faculty."

Hmmmm....  Track them both.  Use a quad.  While I know you recommend 
elimination, they could be of more use alive.

"Very well, ma'am.  I'll keep you informed.  Sleep well."

Not likely, John.  But thank you for waking me.]<<<<<
	--  Maxim Internal System Log <01:57:24/11-20-56>

***** Private:Shade
>>>>>[ Great, Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to 
access the matrix at the moment with the crown of thorns, and direct 
keyboard access. It frags up the speed of my deck but I can't afford 
to frag with cyberware. So if you can get a hold a anything that may 
help me to use cybernetic comands, I WOULD BE VERY GREATFUL stlg.]
        -- Haloween Jack <11:15:15/ 20-11-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Cmdr Drake.
>>>>>[
+++++INCLUDE FILE: AJ.encryption.mask

    It was a pleasure working for you. Should the opportunity ever
arise again, we will be more than happy to supply you with either
information or direct services.]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <CORRUPTED/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Artemis
>>>>>[Maxim has started blinding our satellites over the target area.
Visual contact with the ground site is impossible. We still have radar
and microwave, but they're all but useless due to local jamming. 
 
    I request authorization for a thaum. reconnaissence mission.]<<<<<
        -- SI Internal Memo: Delta2X to Artemis <14:51:29/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Delta2X
>>>>>[Retaliating against blinding is not justifiable. Retaliating
against an astral stike is. Don't give them an excuse. I shall be
contacting SK, Ares and Shiawase Envirotech within the next few days
to tell them about Maxim's little game. 
 
   I trust that we will have enough information that I won't be
laguhed off the channel?]<<<<<
       -- SI Internal Memo: Artemis to Delta2X <14:57:01/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Artemis
>>>>>[We already have more than enough. One of our runners was
involved in the Ares run that got Maxim the detonators.]<<<<<
       -- SI Internal Memo: Delta2X to Artemis <14:58:11/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Robert O'Neill
>>>>>[We need the sales lists of all individuals owning cybernetics
produced by SI]<<<<<
        -- SI Internal Memo: Delta2X to R. O'Neill <15:11:40/11-20-56> 

*****PRIVATE TO: DeltaCore
>>>>>[An employee list for Maxim and it's subsidieries is required.
Job descriptions are needed. Please concentrate on all those
individuals who regularly use the matrix]<<<<<
       -- SI Departmental Memo: Delta2X to DeltaCore <15:11:50/11-20-56> 

*****PRIVATE TO: M. MacLean
>>>>>[Please prepare to reorient our structure so as to allow for
corporate warfare.]<<<<<
        -- SI Internal Memo: Artemis to M. MacLean <15:17:08/11-20-56> 

*****PRIVATE TO: Artemis
>>>>>[The department's been going over the messages that you
requested. The encryption on it is a BITCH to decrypt, I have NO IDEA
where they got that crap... Either way, we've gotten it stripped down
pretty far, it SHOULD be understandable by this point, but, for some
reason, it isn't. As you can probably guess, we're all pretty fragged
out. However, we have managed to leach a few keywords from them. The
most pervasive so far is "LUCIFER".]<<<<<
       -- SI Internal Memo: Randall to Artemis <15:24:23/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE: Buzz
>>>>>[I can't allow that.  If we can figure how to hurt Maxim and Velli 
bad without you breaking the treaty (for want of a better word), then 
all's the better.  While you all agreed to the ters, _I_ never agreed to 
anything of the sort.  You can bet that I haven't been in mourning for 
the past year...]<<<<<
	-- Sherlock (14:01:45/11-20-56)

*****PRIVATE: Moonwalker
>>>>>[I wouldn't worry too much about Velli, Moonwalker.  I would like to 
see any evidence you've got on this, though.  Meet me at >>Encrypted<< 
and we can compare notes.]<<<<<
	-- Sherlock (14:03:23/11-20-56)

*****PRIVATE: Velli
>>>>>[It's the eve of destruction...]<<<<<
	-- Pulp Fiction (14:16:20/11-20-56)

*****PRIVATE: The Edge
>>>>>[Now, tell me... what in the hell happened last night?  Did we 
actually do that?  Tell me it was just some sort of bizarre dream of some 
sorts!  We could not have done something like that!  You work for me!]<<<<<
        --  Palus <16:58:32/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE: Palus
>>>>>[You see why I didn't come to work today?!]<<<<<
        --  The Edge <16:58:57/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE: The Edge
>>>>>[You miss work again, you're fired.]<<<<<
        --  Palus <16:59:31/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE: Palus
>>>>>[It was real, Hannah.  I know.]<<<<<
        --  The Edge <16:59:56/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE: The Edge
>>>>>[*whine* I know!  I'm never showing my face again!]<<<<<
        --  Palus <17:01:25/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE: Palus
>>>>>[Aw, come on.  I wasn't /that/ bad.]<<<<<
        --  The Edge <17:01:56/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE: The Edge
>>>>>[I'm jacking out.]<<<<<
        --  Palus <17:02:21/11-20-56>


*****PRIVATE:  Velli
>>>>>[This will be a short note, ma'am, but I felt it was important for 
you to know this.  We have monitored transmissions from S-I to 
Ares-Seattle, Shiawase Envirotech, and Saeder-Krupp.  We have been unable 
to decode the transmissions as of yet, but they are far too much of a 
coincidence to be random.  We suspect that they are too short to contain 
much more than a little bait to ensure they will listen to what S-I has 
to say.]<<<<<
	--  Avatar <17:45:31/11-21-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Avatar
>>>>>[Thank you for the information.  I will keep it in mind.  I have a 
plan to preempt thier message, but it'll take too long to explain at this 
moment.  Keep me informed.]<<<<<
	--  Velli <17:47:31/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE: Sherlock
>>>>>[Here's some satellite data concerning the last theft.
+++++Include File: Nuclear leak.DAT
As you can see there is evidence of a nuclear leak in Algonkian-Manitou for
about 150 klicks.  As for that promise, she will break it anyways; BUT I will
not start an attack until I get enough info to reconfirm my suspicions.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE:  Shade
>>>>>[Dinner?  Why, that would be wonderful, Shade.  Do you have 
somewhere specific in mind?  We can talk about Diana, your research, and 
whatever else comes to mind.  When would be good for you?]<<<<<
	--  Foxey Roxey <21:39:25/11-20-56>


>>>>>[Righteous, you messed up.  We arrived, but the place had been 
stripped clean.  Even the security system was totally removed.  If you 
tipped off AJ, I'll be most unhappy.]<<<<<
	--  Commander Drake <21:42:37/11-20-56>

>>>>>[Drake, I was the one who tipped off AJ, after a tip I recieved 
myself.  I wouldn't wish you on anyone, not even Righteous and Dana.  
However, AJ and I have been going through the security logs.  You're 
biogel was a stroke of genius.  Too bad AJ's at a secure squat you know 
nothing of, and we've cleansed the staging area to the clinic.  Burned to 
the ground.

I hope your money was a lot, you two.  Because you owe AJ a drekload.  I 
hope you never see him wanting to collect.]<<<<<
	--  Foxey Roxey <21:49:21/11-20-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Commander Drake
>>>>>[We had been hoping a security organisation as large as Interpol
would have been able to handle something as simple as a tip-off.]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <CORRUPTED/11-21-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Andrew Jackson
>>>>>[We apologize for our actions. We know that whatever bond of
trust had developed between us is now lost. We did not wish for our
friendship to end in this manner.]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <00:44:43/11-21-56>

*****PRIVATE:Sherlock
>>>>>[You've got a date. And it's not Maxim I'm worried about, it's
the CIA. The last thing I (and Shadowland) needs is to get on their
bad side.]<<<<<
	--Moonwalker (Beat/It)

*****PRIVATE TO: DeltaCore
>>>>>[ +++++Encrypted DataBurst Transcript Follows:

   Authorization: RD0012NN16M

   As to our mission perogative we attempted to gain money upon our
insertion. However, due to a client's indescretion, we have lost the
trust of the local Shadows. We request that the mission staging base
be relocated to a less hostile area, including protection from any
reprisals that may occur on the behalf of Alexander Jackson. 
 
   A brief holiday to the Interpol headquarters is also desired,
although not immediately necessary.
+++++End Encrypted DataBurst Transcrypt]<<<<<
        -- Seattle Telecom <00:52:21/11-21-56>

>>>>>[So, I see your pawn is moving up in the world.]<<<<<
        --Obsidian <CORRUPTED/CORRUPTED>
 
>>>>>[How did you--never mind. A pity about your orbital assets.]<<<<<
        --Xinthian <Evil/Eye>
 
>>>>>[Pah. They are easily replaced. But this is a surprising move
for you, is it not?]<<<<<
        --Obsidian <CORRUPTED/CORRUPTED>
 
>>>>>[Unlike some, we do allow free will. This is none of my doing,
and my superiors have said nothing to me regarding the subject.]<<<<<
        --Xinthian <Evil/Eye>
 
>>>>>[Do you think me so nait[[3XqFLUAv~~FT{^nFBs/tl+NnNeEjYt<iH#i%P)q^

>>>>>[Damn you! Missed again! One of these days, I'll have your head
on a platter!]<<<<<
	--Xinthian <Evil/Eye>

*****PRIVATE TO: Artemis
>>>>>[Satellite reports abnormal activity around Maxim bases within
strike range to our Malaysian factories. Specifically of aerospace
fighters.]<<<<<
        -- SI Internal Memo: Delta2X to Artemis <01:07:18/11-21-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Delta2X
>>>>>[Very well this has gone on too long. Give me the files on
Maxim.]<<<<< 
        -- SI Internal Memo: Artemis to Delta2X <01:09:44/11-21-56>
 
*****PRIVATE TO: Artemis
>>>>>[+++++INCLUDE FILE: General.report

   Two of the runners involved in Renaissence Project have gotten
themselves into a bit of trouble. Apparently they tried to turn in one
of the shadowdons...

   Another team is being briefed.]<<<<<
        -- SI Internal Memo: Delta2X to Artemis <01:08:45/11-21-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Delta2X
>>>>>[ +++++Feed of Phone conversation Follows:

++++First ring connect. No video.

"Joseph. I want an immediate explanation of what happened. Omit
nothing." 

"*sigh* We sent two Linked runners to the reception area with
instructions to gather cash before the shipment actually showed up.
Time progressed. They decided to amass more and more. More than was
necessary really, but we didn't want to give them any more info than
they needed. 

  A couple of weeks ago a runner in the area decided to hold
a party and invited our team. The team contacted Interpol and asked
what the bounty was on the host. They tagged him with some biogel and
beacons and then sent the transponder freqs to the head of Interpol.
Interpol fragged up, and the commander decided to post their names on
Shadowland.

  We just got a databurst a few minutes ago from one of the pair
asking for the location of the pickup site to be changed."

"I told you to pick the best. Why didn't you?"

"They didn't have enough information. They thought it was just an
ordinary sleeper drop--"

"So they decided to make themselves as noticable as possible, as
better cover?"

"Ah, I don't know ma'am."

PAUSE

"Have you no more to say?"

"No ma'am."

"Good. Ready the other team and have them sent to the Seattle area.
This time tell them to maintain a _low_ profile."

"Consider it done."

"And about the transport?"

"It's ready. SK Germany is expecting you tomorrow night."

"And the others?"

"Within the next few days. We haven't got any dates set yet. But about
SK, I don't think you should go. A phonecall would be good enough, we
don't know how they'll react..."

"Don't worry Randall, I have it under control. Goodnight."

"Good luck with Krupp."

"Thanks, but I was hoping those files you gave me would be enough."

"Much more than enough..."
+++++ Transcript ends.]<<<<<
         -- SI Internal Phone Call <01:35:59/11-21-56>

>>>>>[Righteous, you have lost all trust from us, as well.  The shadows
were/are built on trust, although only for so long(mainly the run you work
on).  You were new, and many of us were willing to give you and Dana a chance
to prove your worth; BUT now, you aren't even worth drek.  Consider your
cred. shredded.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

>>>>>[WOAH! Waitasecondhere!
 
  Did I read this correctly? RIGHTEOUS JUST TRIED TO TURN IN ANOTHER
RUNNER? 
  
  I thought you guys were all friendly and family like... Heh. Maybe
you guys ARE like on the TriD shows...]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <12:01:30/11-21-56>

>>>>>[It happens Tobai, when runners get to be extremely greedy, and don't
think about the consequences of their actions.  In this case, Righteous
pretty much slit his own throat.  This, also, endangers his partner, as it
puts into question her credibility.  AJ, if you wish for retribution; I ask
that you leave Dana alone, until it is proven that she acted in concert with
Righteous in this matter.]<<<<<
          -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

>>>>>[ word's out on the street, chummer.  I'd hate to be righteous right
about now.  I just talked to this friend of mine who heard that the Tir wants
him now, too.  I don't know why, it's only second hand(well fourth hand
actually), but I wouldn't want them on my ass.  Good luck shadowrunners, with
Righeous dropping lines on you left and right, it's gonna be a mess.
Time to clean house........................]>>>>>
        --Ax(TIME STAMP DELETED) 

*****PRIVATE TO: Artemis
>>>>>[The other team has been sent to Seattle. This team is a full
combat Link.]<<<<<
        -- SI Internal Memo: Delta2X to Artmis <13:14:35/11-21-56>

>>>>>[We'd like to introduce ourselves. We are Jenna and Gabriel. We
arrived in Seattle last night by, uh... Well, that's better left
unsaid. We are a fully equiped combat team. We had a lot of experience
in the British and New England shadows, so we're ready to hire.]<<<<<
        -- Jen and Gabe <11:54:37/11-21-56>

>>>>>[I hate being up this late....  Buzz, revenge is hardly on my mind 
right now.  Diana is.  She's stable, but we're having a much rougher time 
reaching her now that the security of the staging building is 
compromised.  I want to talk to Righteous, very much, but not to tear his 
throat out.  I want to know what the frag that run was about.

If you want to start the process of earning my trust again, Righteous, 
start talking.  If you like, I can meet you at Haven.  If you've ever 
seen the old 2-D Highlander movies, it's holy ground.]<<<<<
	--  Action Jackson <11:21:29/11-21-56>

>>>>>[Wow... Wasn't Righteous the guy at the party in the cop's
outfit? I suppose that should have been some sort of warning sign, eh?
*grin* And Dana... Dana... She was the one in the gypsy-wear right?
 
    Heh. Dana: If you want to ditch that decker you're working with
now, I have MORE than enough experience to make a good partner.]<<<<<
       -- Tobai <13:22:54/11-21-56>

*****PRIVATE: Tobai
>>>>>[I don't beleive I just read that. Tobai: no dinner for YOU
tonight]<<<<< 
       -- Zippy <13:23:09/11-21-56>

*****PRIVATE: Andrew Jackson
>>>>>[Dana does not wish to comprimise the safety of the children at
Haven. We shall meet you at >>encrypted<<.]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <CORRUPTED/11-21-56>

>>>>>[Ax: Why the hell would Tir want the fragger?]<<<<<
        -- Gibson <13:30:29/11-21-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Righteous
>>>>>[Fine.  Let me sleep first, though.  Tonight will be soon enough.]<<<<<
	--  Action Jackson <11:32:56/11-21-56>

>>>>>[ +++++Include Trideo Download+++++

Good afternoon, this is Charlie Fingers and I'm in the courtroom where 
today the Prosecution presented a long line of experts and evidence 
regarding Patrick O'Kennedy's alleged interactions with the Yakuza, 
Mafia, Tongs, and some of the most despised street and go gangs of 
Seattle.  The evidence included video and audio recordings, electronic 
documents from Mr. O'Kennedy to various criminals, and eyewitness 
accounts.

The Defense, however, successfully countered much of the evidence with 
appeals to logic.  The Defense was able to totally demolish the 
Prosecutions allegations of wrongdoing regarding Seattle gangs by 
pointing out, in detail, just what Mr O'Kennedy does and what Haven is 
for; educating gangers and street kids and giving them hope.  The defense 
claimed that it is only natural for Mr. O'Kennedy to come into contact 
with gangers, since that was his self-appointed job.

Judging by the response of the jury, many of them understood this 
reasoning and probably agreed with it, at least in regard to the gangs.  
To date, however, the most damning evidence has been Mr. O'Kennedy's 
dealings with the underworld of Seattle.  Not organized crime, but rather 
the individual criminals and parasites that feed off the corporations and 
private citizens, the so-called street samurai, freelance decker, 
smugglers, and magicians-for-hire.  Various Lone Star, Knight-Errant, and 
Interpol police have identified over 15 different individuals who fall 
within this category and who Mr. O'Kennedy apparently had dealings with 
over the years.

Tomorrow the final thrust of the Prosecution's case begins, with the 
calling of Commander Paul Drake, head of Interpol's Special Branch, to 
the stand as a witness.

+++++End Trideo Download+++++ ]<<<<<
	--  Trideo Pirate <11:50:26/11-21-56>

>>>>>[Wow. Trial TriD on Shadowland. Neat. Could someone give us a
rundown of the local off-line happenings? We haven't been on the
continental Americas in quite a while.]<<<<<
       -- Jen and Gabe <17:55:05/11-21-56>

>>>>>[ So whats going to happen with Righteous? There seems to be a
lot of tough talk going on, but what are the real ramifications of
turning another runner in? (Heh, don't think I'm going to go calling
Renraku or anything with Sland's LTG number or anything, I'm just
curious... =)

   Are you guys going to go on some major free hit run or what?
 
   (this is neat, I should write it up as a script and send it off to
Channel862 or something... =)]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <17:58:59/11-21-56>

>>>>>[ What was all this with Obsidian and Xinthian? If I was the
SysAdmin I'd be drekking myself over that... Unless of course its some
kid with a new deck trying to look cool... 
 
   The possibilities are endless. *grin*]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <18:21:42/11-21-56>

>>>>>[AJ, I can accept that...well Righteous, as AJ isn't going to rip your
throat out...yet...I won't shred your cred....yet.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE:  Internal Communications Log, Maxim Arms
>>>>>[  "This is Skulkin."

Sorry about the emergency page, John, but there's a Wildcat on reentry 
from Perigrine Station dropping toward you.  We've told all the requisite 
governments and it's cleared through all airspaces.  Don't shoot it 
down.  I want you on it with a maximal burn back to the station.  When 
you arrive, you'll have approximately 30 minutes to go over the files 
I've uploaded before you drop again and land in Kyoto.  Again, you've 
been cleared.  You'll be meeting MCT reps who'll take you to see 
Toshiro.  Tell him what the files say, and offer him up to what you are 
authorized.  Naturally, try to keep it below that level, but that's the 
maximum.  I hope you're ready.  If you miss the orbital insertion window, 
I'll have your head.

"Yes, ma'am.  Question, though:  Isn't the Wildcat a single seat fighter?"

Yes, except for the two-seated passenger refits.  You need to read those 
Aero memos better, John.  We have 4 of these, for this very reason.  
Beats the frag out of suborbitals.

"Yes ma'am.  How much time?"

14 minutes, 43 seconds.

"Then I have one more question before I head to the field.  What are your 
plans?"

I have a meeting with an old....friend.  I'll be in Portland if you need 
me.]<<<<<
	--  Maxim Internal Log <19:17:28/11-21-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Klien
>>>>>[I know you're here, Klien.  Tell your boss that The Chamelon wishes 
to call in one of his debts and will be arriving in Portland at 9:11 this 
evening via Maxim Arms corporate HCST.]<<<<<
	--  The Chameleon <19:25:07/11-21-56>

>>>>>[Um, yeah Tobai, I caught something about him trying to set up
AJ for Commander Drek-For-Brains. Evidently it didn't work. Let that
be a lesson to all of you out there feeling a bit on the greedy side:
Even if you _do_ pull it off, 'Runners have friends.
	Speaking of which, Val's trial has been temporarily suspended
thanks to Drake & co. running off to do some "other business". I wonder
what that could refer to? >=P ]<<<<<
	--Moonwalker (TheKing/OfPop)

*****PRIVATE:Ax
>>>>>[If the Tir got half the people they wanted, this'd be a much
quieter place. I think they're just more patient than us mortals.]<<<<<
	--Moonwalker (Beat/It)

*****PRIVATE: Jen and Gabe
>>>>>[I assume that's the two of you, not a split-personality
disorder. Welcome to the Seattle Shadowland. It's assumed that
if you got in this far, I can show you around the system. I'm
currently acting as a consultant to the fine and dedicated SysOpus
of this system, so please ask if you have any questions.

<<Include File: SysMap.for.Newbeez v2.21, 3Mp>>]<<<<<
	--Moonwalker <Welcome/Wagon>

>>>>>[Hey, Who're you calling a Freelance Decker?!? I'm an Independent
Matrix and Electronics Consultant! It says so on my credstick!]<<<<<
	--Moonwalker <TheKing/OfPop>

*****PRIVATE TO: Moonwalker
>>>>>[Gee. Thanks. Its been ages since I've been called a "newbie",
but at least you're keeping me honest.
 
    We are Jen and Gabe, we're both deckers, and we usually deck in
tandem. It just makes life a lot easier for both of us to use the same
account. After all, Jenna is EXTREMELY jelous, and she likes to read
all of my mail... Heh. No. We'll refrain from doing THAT. And it is a
joke. Although Gabriel is COMPLETELY paranoid... Sorry. Just a little
bit in the way of revenge. <^_^>
 
   Just so you know our "vital statistics": we're both deckers, we're
both mages, I (Gabriel this time) am a fully qualified rigger, in the
fields of panzers, light vehicles and combat/reccy drones. No
satellite experience yet, but soon. Just give us time... Not to
mention we're fully decked out for full combat. 
 
  On the topic of accounts: we can divide ours up if you like.]<<<<<
        -- Jen and Gabe <00:13:00/11-22-56>

>>>>>[I'm a freelance decker. I just haven't been hired yet. =)]<<<<<
       -- Tobai <00:15:51/11-22-56>

>>>>>[That's just it, I have no idea.  Like I said all my info comes through
a web of informants, so he must of pissed somebody off.  And I really don't
care to know what the whole mess is about.   Leave me out of it!!]>>>>>
        --Ax(TIME STAMP DELETED)

 *****Private: Tobai
>>>>>[ OK here's Is your first job then I have a Friend, who has got 
himself into deep drek with a small corp. Yeah I know that this 
sounds silly but the CEO Edward Mc Coloc has gotten personally 
involved, The corp in question is Nova Biochemical PLC. Its a front 
for the research into genetic warfare weapons. I need you to find out 
what you can about a file called EXPERIMENT 2gammaedge\PROT1 and 
return this file to me. Pay for this run will be about 10,000 nuyen]

       -- Haloween Jack <09:05:36/11-22-56> 

>>>>>[Geez, this misterm me as well, friend Moonwalker, I happen to be a
freelance programmer/Matrix designer.  Oh, well, that's life.]<<<<<
        -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: Moonwalker
>>>>>[I can understand that, but meet me there and give me your input.  
I'll deal with it from there.]<<<<<
	-- Sherlock (12:03:45/11-22-95)

*****NOT TO: Righteous, Velli
>>>>>[Playing devil's advocate here for a second, being wanted by the Tir 
may not cause all that much of a problem.  Caine was wanted by the Tir 
and he survived for a long seven years until you-know-who came to town.]<<<<<
	-- Ripley (12:14:35/11-22-56)

*****PRIVATE:  Artemis
>>>>>[You don't really know me, but this is important.  Our sources have 
informed us that the corporation you work for has information regarding 
the recent theft of a shipment of tritium.  Rest assured, we are not from 
a corp or from the authorities, but we do have... a personal stake in the 
matter.  Anything you are willing to share with us would be most 
appreciated.]<<<<<
	-- Pulp Fiction (12:39:10/11-22-56)

*****NOT TO: Velli,Maxim,Drake,Interpol,Righteous,Dana
>>>>>[Hey guys!  I know the first of the year is still a bit of a ways 
off, but the wife and I decided we're gonna throw a New Year's Eve bash 
this year.  Time and place TBD.  We're inviting the whole gang down for 
some fun.  Righteous, too, if he redeems himself well enough for us.  
We'll get RSVPs later as we get closer to Christmas.  'Til then...]<<<<<
	--Ripley (12:47:43/11-22-56)

*****PRIVATE: Velli
>>>>>[Just a little musical epicac for you...

+++INCLUDE: Waltons.thm.msc

Eat it slitch!!!]<<<<<
	-- Pulp Fiction (12:49:45/11-22-56)

>>>>>[Dear Riply-san, my matrix mail box picked this note of a New Year's bash, 
If it would not be to much of a problem I would like to attend, oh my name is 
Saint Malice, you might know some of my freinds, they go by the team name of
Heads will Roll, their names are Death Jestor, Rolling Thunder, Strikes-Like
-Lighting, and last I hear Red Ronin was still with them.  If it would alright
with you concider this my RSVP, you can reach me at +ENCRPYTED+]<<<<<
    --Saint Malice (15:08:08/11-22-56)

*****Private: St.Malice
>>>>>[Hoi chummer, It' Death Jestor, glad to see that you are still kicking,
oh by the way old Red' got flatlined a wile ago oh well now you can't collect
on the world cup game bet, Hahah...<sigh>.
well back to the land of the living..we stuck in san fran right now..doing some
pick-up work..and trying to help an old emplyer out of a jam.  If we need you
can we call you??? later.]<<<<<
    --Death Jestor (15:30:07/11-22-56)

*****PRIVATE: Saint Malice
>>>>>[Red Ronin rings a bell, but the rest of ye...  If you guys don't do 
anything stupid in the next month (like attach yourselves to a corp, 
particularly Maxim (#&$!^#@&)), then consider yourself and your friends 
invited.]<<<<<
	-- Ripley (14:37:45/11-22-56)

*****PRIVATE: Velli
>>>>>[Just thought you'd like this...

+++BEGIN TRIDEO FEED

...outside one of the structures at the Maxim Security Plaza here in 
Seattle, where a bomb destroyed most of the building earlier today.  
According to reports, the building was a storehouse for some security 
equipment which the corporation uses in its attempts to compete with such 
firms as Lone Star and Saeder-Krupp.  The damage at this time has not 
been estimated, but twelve techs have been pronounced dead at the scene...

+++END FEED

Hope you enjoyed that.  We're coming for you...

+++INCLUDE:  MST3K.Gamera.thm.msc]<<<<<
	--Pulp Fiction (14:47:26/11-22-95)

*****PRIVATE:  Internal Maxim Security Log
>>>>>["Good afternoon, ma'am.  Was you trip to see the good Prince 
Etsy go as well as you had planned?"

Hmmmm?  How do you know about that?

"Part of what you pay me for is to know what others don't."

So, you keep me under surveillance....

"You're one of the more powerful people on the planet.  Of course I keep 
you under surviellance.  And your bodyguards report to me, ma'am."

Why am I not surprised.  Yes, my visit went well.  I think I was able to 
convince him to help me.  After all, he owes me several lives.

But what the frag happened with Seattle?  I received a private message 
earlier today from a Pulp Fiction claiming responsibility.  What's the 
damage assessment?

"The building was mostly destroyed, as was most of the contents.  We lost 
several technicians, but the overall damage to our Seattle operations 
will be ultimately minimal.  I've already begun transfering personel and 
equipment from other MSI facilities worldwide to Seattle to cover our 
contracts.  They should be all in place by this time tomorrow, for a 
minimum of disruption."

And the example I ordered?  Now it is vital that the message be sent very 
clearly.

"The quad is on the trail of one of the raiders as we speak, but have 
been unable as of yet to get close enough to eliminate with minimal 
chance of discovery.  I know you don't care if the rest of the shadows 
know, as that is your intention.  I was speaking in regards to Lone Star 
and the other security agencies in Seattle."

Very well.  I'll give you another 4 days, maximum.  After that, frag the 
threat of discovery, understand?

"Of course."

And your trip to Kyoto went well?

"Excellently.  Mr. Mitsuhama was more than equitable, and we should hear 
from the Court before too long.  Certainly within the next week at the 
outside.  I was also able to cut some of the more unpleasant prospects 
from your "maximum" offer.  We did well to remain on Mitsuhama's good 
side for the past year.  It has definately paid off, and will continue to 
do so."

Excellent.  I'll definately remember to send Toshio a Christmas gift.

"Christmas?  You?"

The holiday is an excellent excuse for a party.  Besides, with the 
supposed spirit of the season, it is far often far easier to get what you 
want from your friends and enemies.  In the spirit of reconcilliation, of 
course.

"Oh, of course...."

How goes the cleanup?

"Excellently.  We'll be totally back to normal within 2 days.  I have 
ordered the cessation of sattelite blinding upon completion.  There will 
be nothing else to see.  The majority of the facility, especially 
involving the refining and purifying of the raw materials, is underground 
and shielded from recon.  We shall be nearly undetectable again.  And per 
your instructions, we've altered the uniforms and repainted the 
vehicles.  When blinding lets up, MAR-A_M will no longer appear to be a 
Maxim facility."

Wonderful!  And with the good Prince's evidence....  We should have more 
than enough time to complete our development and testing phases and be 
well into production.  

If you'll excuse me, John, I have a few messages and the rest of a 
corporation to run.]<<<<<
	--  Maxim Internal Security Log <15:20:43/11-22-56>

>>>>>[Found this whilst out and about today...

+++BEGIN TRIDEO FEED

...This is Dan Mullaney for GNN News in Seattle. The explosion at Maxim 
Security earlier today was apparently one heard 'round the world as 
reports keep coming in.
     So far, we have heard that MSI warehouses in San Francisco, Portland, 
Chicago, London, Berlin, and other major cities have been the target of 
bombings today.  It is unknown at this time whether this is the act of 
terrorists or the start of a corporate war between the up-and-coming Maxim 
and her rivals.  Responsibility has not been claimed, but anonymous 
sources indicate that a disk was found untouched at the site of one such 
explosion in Seattle earlier today.  It is presumably a calling card of 
the bomber...

+++END TRIDEO FEED

     Pretty nifty, huh?  I just hope none of you out there are 
responsible.  You all know who I'm referring to.]<<<<<
	-- Storyteller (Once-Upon/A-Time)

*****NOT TO: Velli, Maxim
>>>>>[Something I didn't include in the newsfeed, guys.  I found out that 
the disk contains the text of one of those old detective novels from the 
early twentieth.  It looks like Pulp Fiction is on the move.]<<<<<
	-- Storyteller (Once-Upon/A-Time)

*****PRIVATE: Ripley
>>>>>[Rip, we've gotta do something here.  I've got a bad feeling that 
Velli knows Trish is behind this.  I hope not, but it might be safer for 
her to skip town for a couple of days, know what I mean?]<<<<<
	-- Storyteller (Once-Upon/A-Time)

*****PRIVATE: Storyteller
>>>>>[I'll keep an eye out, thanks for the tip.  I'll suggest leaving, 
but I don't think that Trish is gonna go anywhere until this whole thing 
is settled to her satisfaction.]<<<<<
	-- Ripley (16:05:34/11-22-56)

*****PRIVATE: Velli
>>>>>[I want you to know that these bombings are not being committed by 
anyone associated with our agreement.  For now, that still stands.  But 
we are keeping a watch...]<<<<<
	-- Ripley (16:07:64/11-22-56)

*****PRIVATE: Pulp Fiction
>>>>>[Nice work guys.  But Maxim may be onto one of you, so keep your 
heads down for a couple of days... at least until Thanksgiving blows 
over, OK?  Green Hornet, Doc Savage, and Dick Tracy, meet me at 
>>ENCRYPTED<< to discuss things.]<<<<<
	-- Moe (16:14:23/11-22-56)

*****PRIVATE:  Dr. Spin
>>>>>[Doctor, if you would please give me an update regarding your 
progress on the project.]<<<<<
	--  Velli <15:38:43/11-22-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Velli
>>>>>[Of course, Madame President.  But first, I must protest the 
presence of all these brainless security forces and soldiers here.  They 
have totally disrupted the normal operations of my development teams.  
They required the use of nearly a half of our decontamination and 
radiation clean-up equipment to clean up the spill.  Because of necessary 
safety precautions, this shut down almost a third of our refining 
operations, putting us days behind schedule already.  Even after bringing 
in several professional(and I use this term in the loosest of senses) 
cleanup crews, they refused to return to us our equipment, claiming that 
it was required until the cleanup was complete.  We are being punished 
for something that, had the security responsible for maintaining the 
truck's environmental integrity been willing to read my memo on 
supercooled and pressurized tritanium, would not have happened.  Through 
security's inadequecies, research is being forced to compensate.

We are several days behind schedule, and it will take us weeks to return 
to the schedule, if we ever can.  I suspect we cannot and that we will 
finish at least a week or so behind schedule, depending on when we get 
our equipment back and the serviced atomic separators back on-line.  We 
are having better luck with the tritium than the plutonium, simply 
because the tritium has been very completly purified.  We are having to 
remove only the occasional atoms of deuturium and normal hydrogen.  The 
plutonium, however, is being removed from reactor waste, and the 
concentrations are signifigantly lower.

However, my fellow scientists and I have come to the conclusion that the 
waste had already been processed.  The concentrations of U-238 and 
Plutonium are too high for normal waste.  It is possible that Shiawase 
was planning to use this for weapons of thier own, or to run a fast 
breeder reactor.]<<<<<
	--  Dr. Spin <16:07:48/11-22-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Dr. Spin
>>>>>[Dr, I'm sure that you couldn't possibly be so indignant regarding 
our security forces.  Accidents happen, and we must all work together to 
ensure that, when they do occur, they can be remedied as quickly as 
possible.  And please, blame not Security for using your cleanup 
equipment, as they were merely acting on my orders to do whatever was 
necessary do ensure that the trail was cleaned up quickly.  I am pleased 
to tell you that your should have your equipment returned to you in 
several days, as the cleanup is nearly complete.  If we end up a week 
behind schedule, Dr., then I would rather that than cause accidents or 
injure any of the researchers there.

How soon will the material for the test device be ready for Aero's 
fabrication?]<<<<<
	--  Velli <16:11:52/11-22-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Velli
>>>>>[My humble apologies, Madame President.  I had not known that 
Security was working on you direct orders.  Please forgive my error.

The material will be ready in about a day, and will be in transfered to 
Aero 2 days later.  They have quoted to us approximately 1 to 2 weeks for 
full fabrication, and then an additional day or so before the test device 
is ready for testing.]<<<<<
	--  Dr. Spin <16:14:56/11-22-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Dr. Spin
>>>>>[Excellent.  Keep me informed.

And Doctor, if apologies were required from you, you would certianly know 
it.  While I know that many researchers such as yourself find it 
difficult to relate to "The Big Picture," please try to keep in mind that 
without Security, you would have none of your materials, nor would you be 
safe to develope the devices.  Good day.]<<<<<
	--  Velli <17:17:33/11-22-56>

*****PRIVATE: C. I. Angel
>>>>>[Chris, I need you to give me a list of corporate holdings and their LTG
numbers, Big 8 or otherwise within 300 km of >>>>>Encrypted<<<<<.
 Concentrate first on hazardous waste treatment and/or nuclear
laboratories.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: Buzz
>>>>>[WHAT??!!  First you want info on Maxim, now you want corporate holdings
within 300km of a point in the Algonkian-Manitou Council??!!]<<<<<
         -- C. I. Angel (21:44:30 EST/ 22/11/56)

*****PRIVATE: C. I. Angel
>>>>>[That point is the end of a radiation trail, that is consistent with
levels from Tritium.  I might be wrong about Maxim taking the stolen Tritium,
so I'm going to explore all possibilities.]<<<<<
        -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: Buzz
>>>>>[So, I guess you were the one who caused the blinding of a couple
military satellites.  I won't tell anyone, if you get some HARD evidence.  By
the way, how do you know the override codes?]<<<<<
        -- C. I. Angel (21:51:30 EST/ 22/11/56)

*****PRIVATE: C. I. Angel
>>>>>[I don't know anything about any satellites being blinded, I just use my
connections to their fullest.  Please, get me that info as soon as
possible.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: Buzz
>>>>>[Ok, I will.  Godd luck, something tells me you are going to need
it.]<<<<<
         -- C. I. Angel (21:54:30 EST/ 22/11/56)

*****PRIVATE: C. I. Angel
>>>>>[Thank you.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

>>>>>[I'm afraid you've picked a...difficult time to arrive in our 
fair metroplex. Another newcomer just tried to sell out one of the 
'old guard' around here, and we're all a little paranoid. That is, more
than usual.
	
But I'm sure a pair with your qualifications can make a living here...
Coyote knows there's more than enough business these days. I'm just
a decker, and I did three jobs last week alone.

One word of advice: get references from some of the shadowfolk and it'll
make your social life much easier. I think we've got a few brits on
here, at last count.]<<<<<
	--Moonwalker <TheKing/OfPop>

*****NOT TO: Jen and Gabe
>>>>>[I bet that isn't _all_ they do in tandem, wink wink nudge nudge]<<<<
	--Moonwalker <TheKing/OfPop>

*****PRIVATE TO: Delta2X
>>>>>[ Who is Pulp Fiction, how does he have my address, and how did
this mail get into my mail box? I consider this to be a security
breach and wish it to be dealt with immediately.]<<<<<
        -- SI Internal Memo: Artemis to Delta2X <00:38:00/11-23-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Haloween Jack
>>>>>[ Oh. Wow... I hadn't been expecting this so soon... I'm uh...
not really... ah... ready you could say... But for =Y= 10,000 I'm
willing to give anything a shot... 
 
   Alright. Nova Biochem PLC? And the file is EXPERIMENT
2gammaedge\PROT1? Filed. You'll be hearing from me in the next couple
of days... *grin* File in hand...
 
 
   Ah... I haven't done too much of this before... Should I actually
meet you in realspace or what? I mean, are your lines secure
enough?]<<<<< 
        -- Tobai <00:54:17/11-23-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Haloween Jack
>>>>>[ Sorry. No disrespect about the quality of your lines or
anything. I understand how important respect is in this business and I
didn't mean any harm...]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <00:54:20/11-23-56>
     
*****PRIVATE TO: Zippy
>>>>>[I've got a job... I don't know if I really WANT it, but I've got
it... *giggle* I feel just like newly graduated university student...
*giggle*]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <00:54:32/11-23-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Tobai
>>>>>[You graduated? *grin*]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <00:54:45/11-23-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Zippy
>>>>>[With honours. Class of 2K. Nyah.]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <00:55:18/11-23-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Artemis
>>>>>[+++++TELECOM TRANSCRIPT FOLLOWS:

+++++Connection on third attempt.
+++++No video. Closed dataports.

"Who is this?"

"Randell ma'am. We have some good news regarding Maxim."

"I assume it is important. Do you have any idea of what time it is
here?" 
 
"About oh'fourhundred hours ma'am."

"Ja. Now out with it."

"One of Maxim's Seattle warehouses was bombed tonight by a local
runner." 
 
"Was he ours?"

"No. A local. Working on his own initiative."

"Very nice. Find him. See why he did it."

"The person apparently claiming to be Pulp Fiction did this."

"I smell a trap. Contact him anyway. Do it with the runners we already
have there."

"If it is a trap, then using our own talent would jeapardise our
anonymnity..."

"Use a Link. A disposable Link."

"Yes ma'am. Also: marketing has asked for permission to raise our
profile in the Seattle area. Maxim's stock has already suffered a
shock from the attack, if we were to take advantage of the
incertainty there is the distinct possibility we could increment our
own market share substantially."

"Permission granted. Also encourage any friendly media outlets in the
area to hold onto the story about the blast. Get some experts on the
TriD and talk about how unreliable Maxim tech is. Make their name mud
with this."

"Yes ma'am. How did the SK meeting go?"

"Good and bad. I spoke with some old friends who are willing to push
our cause at the next few meetings. Their analysts have okayed our
information, and they're going back over their satellite records
themselves..."

"You said bad as well ma'am."

"... What? Sorry. Yes. I'm just wondering why they didn't notice the
trail themselves... And more satellites than our own must have been
blinded... Bad. Yes, a few select boardmembers seemed a little cold. I
don't know what their leanings were, but I think they probably have a
few interests in Maxim stock... Drek. It's too early in the morning
for this. We'll talk about this more tomorrow."
 
"Yes. Ma'am."

+++++TRANSCRIPT ENDS]<<<<<
        -- SI Internal Log: Delta2X to Artemis <01:32:17/11-23-56>

>>>>>[ Sure think Moonwalker... I think we can manage that. Can you
give us a few names?
 
   And what was that private message? I saw those icons
titter...]<<<<< 
       -- Jen and Gabe <01:35:28/11-23-56>

*****Private: Haloween Jack
>>>>>[Meet me at <encrypted>.  I will take you to a place where I can
fine-tune a more advanced version of non-cybered simcables to you personally.
 If you are willing, I can also provide you with a drug which will increase
your capability to process these images better, by making your mind a better
receptor and interpreter for these images.]<<<<<
        --  Shade <23:34:39 / 11-22-56>

>>>>>[Hey: check THIS out... Apparently our friend Pulpy wasn't involved
in that blast at all, it was just some corporate coverup (like Maxim
hasn't pulled a fade before)...
 
+++++TRIDEO FEED FOLLOWS:
"... And now to our on-the-site camera team with Maxwell Clarke. Over
to you Max."
 
  "Thanks Lisa. Well, as you can see, the blast destroyed pretty much
the front section of the building, throwing debris for more than a
city block and catapulting nearby cars into the buildings across the
street, and killing four passers by."
 
  "Originally it was suspected that a bomb was the cause of the blast,
however that hypothesis has come into question with some advanced
explosive analysis preformed on the behalf of Channel 82 by NovaChem
Labs. According to explosive modelling, the blast came from _within_
the warehouse itself, originating near the southern wall."
 
  "Maxim has been tightlipped about what this warehouse actually
contained, but according to documents obtained by Channel 82's own
investigative reporting team, it appears that it was a distribution
site and holding place for some of Maxim's more sensative and secret
products--"
 
   "Hold on a second Max, are you saying that Maxim was holding
_military_ grade weaponry in the Metroplex?"
 
   "It appears that way at the moment Lisa. We were able to get ahold
of a few TriD recordings from the seconds after the blast. Channel 82
is currently enhancing them in order to get a clearer idea of what was
inside."

   "Maxim held the position of one of the world's fastest growing and
most reliable security providers. Will this blast damage that
reputation?" 
 
   "Thats hard to say. In the past few hours we've seen Maxim's stock
freeze, what happens next is anybody's guess, but it can't be good for
_any_ security provider to lose assets from what could have been a
random explosion."
 
   "When exactly will we know the cause of the blast?"
 
   "Probably some time in the next 48 hours. The current threories
include a terrorist bombing, an internal blast caused by something
_inside_ the warehouse, and even a structural fault within the
building causing unstable weaponry to prematurily detonate."

   "Thanks Max. That was fascinating. And more than a little
disturbing. And now onto todays winning Lotto numbers..."
 
 
  
    Neat huh?]<<<<<
        -- Sybil <01:58:09/11-23-56>

>>>>>[Oh, uh, nothing. Nevermind.

Um, try getting ahold of someone named Rumormonger who you can usually
find in the Virtual Saloon. If not, I know another fixer called Hourglass
who ought to be able to get you in. And there's always Magic Security
detail down at the 'Dome, if you're desperate.]<<<<<
	--Moonwalker (BabyBe/Mine)

>>>>>[ What's the matter with that I'm a physical adept and I have 
been posting here for about a week. What's wrong with magical adepts 
on the net magic doesn't work here, or I would be able to take on the 
best of IC  without a stratch. Hey I've got no problem with them.>
        -- Haloween Jack <14:00:00/11-23-56>

*****Private:Tobai
>>>>>[ OK we can meet IRL, I will meet you at >*ENCRYPTED*< ,It isn't 
hard to miss me because I'm 6'5''and very pale in complexion.looking 
forward to see you to talk business.]

*****Private:Shade
>>>>>[ Hey shade I'll see you there and we can talk money there, 
although it's not a problem as my services usually don't come cheep, 
but I do do the occassional charity work. Like against Righteous I 
you give me the nod.
       BTW I don't like the sound of the drug so I'll Skip that. But 
anyway I have another meet so see you later.]

        --Haloween Jack <14:30:56/11-23-56>
         
>>>>>[Moonwalker, you're sick.]<<<<<
        -- Shadow (07:15:30 EST/ 11:23:56)

>>>>>[Being followed by Maxim, must keep ahead of them.  Take them down for
me.  Gotta go.
+++++LINK TERMINATED AT SOURCE]<<<<<
        -- Dragon (07:20:30 EST/ 11:23:56)

*****PRIVATE:  John Skulkin, Secure Communications Log
>>>>>["Sir, this is Mike Pearl, the division manager here in Seattle, for MSI.  
We had a broadcast from a local trid reporter regarding the possibility 
of our own products having caused the explosion.  I am calling to ask for 
suggestions as to how to handle this incident."

Good morning, Mike.  We've determined that the explosions were caused, at 
least in the other cities affected, by C16 military grade explosives.  We 
suspect that the attacks were orchistrated by a single individual or 
group, and we also know the group/individual is known as Pulp Fiction.  
However, we do not yet have any additional knowledge on this entity.  I 
suggest that you mention the other cities and then tell the reporters the 
truth about what Maxim does in Seattle.

"The truth, sir?"

We are allowed to do that occasionally, when it's a far better response 
than any possible fabrication.  In this case, it can't hurt us.  After 
all, everything is public there anyway.  Include MAT in your release.  
I'll contact them and tell them it's ok.

"Yes sir."]<<<<<
	--  Maxim Secure Communications Log <09:03:46/11-23-56>

>>>>>[ So this isn't the trial anymore.  They're on holiday recess.

+++++Include Trideo Download+++++

Good morning, this is Charlie Fingers, and I'm here at the Maxim Security 
Plaza where yesterday an explosion, the cause of which has not yet been 
determined, destroyed an equipment warehouse.  There were other, similar 
explosions at other Maxim Security, Inc. facilities in other cities 
around the world yesterday as well.  I'm here with Mr. Micheal Pearl, 
local Division Manager for MSI-Seattle.  Good morning, Mr. Pearl.

"Good morning to you Mr. Fingers."

In regards to the explosion, I've heard rumors that there is a chance 
that it wasn't an attack as Maxim claims, but rather an accident 
involving your own material, perhaps even military grade weaponry.

"I was, in fact, military grade explosives that were the cause of the 
explosion, but it was not an accident.  The explosive is known as C16, a 
very powerful plastic explosive almost undetectable by chemical 
scanners.  It is the premier explosive used by terrorist orginizations 
for this very reason."

So you are saying that it was a military grade explosive.  Could it have 
been an accident?

"Hardly.  C16 requires a very specific modulated electrical current to 
detonate it, and none of our buildings here at MSI contain that kind of 
current.  I don't know how much you know about explosives, Mr. Fingers, 
but most C-type plastic explosives can be burned in a fire for heat if 
necessary without detonating them.  They are extremely difficult to 
accidently detonate."

Yet the rumors persist, Mr. Pearl.

"Of course they do.  After all, MSI is not the only Maxim subsidiary in 
Seattle.  We do, in fact, have a Maxim Armament Technologies 
manufacturing plant to the northwest of us here.  MAT does, in fact, 
manufacture military grade weaponry.  This is public knowledge.  However, 
they have thier own facility, thier own security, and they also do not 
manufacture explosives.  All Maxim's explosives manufacturing is done far 
removed from cities, or in parts of cities that are less likely to be 
harmed by an industrial accident.  In Seattle, this would be areas such 
as far eastern Redmond, or near Hell's Kitchen in Puyallup.  No 
corporation can afford to place the population at risk, Mr. Fingers.  The 
local zoning in Renton, where the MAT facility is located, places limits 
on what can and cannot be manufactured there, and the most dangerous 
items they manufacture is Vectored Thrust engines that are later used in 
Maxim's Mantichore battle tanks.  Again, this is a matter of public 
knowledge."

Has there been any insight into the other attacks?

"In fact, there has.  I was informed earlier this morning that all the 
other explosions were found to have been caused by similar C16 
explosives.  Using chemical tracers, that all explosives manufacturers 
are required to put in all thier explosives, it has been determined that 
all the C16 came from the same source batch.  We are contacting the 
manufacturer now to see what they know about this particular batch of 
explosives.  With this, there can be no doubt that this was a terrorist 
attack.  And I also had a set of several threatening mailings that came 
directly to our President and CEO, Nicole Velli, forwarded to myself.  
Here is a copy for you, Mr. Fingers.  As you can see, they indicate a 
personal vendetta by an entity, group or individual, called Pulp Fiction, 
directed at Maxim Arms in general, and perhaps Ms. Velli herself in 
particular.  We believe this entity was responsible for the attacks.  All 
other security providers in Seattle and in all the cities where attacks 
occured have been similarly provided with this document.  We can hardly 
allow such terrorism to continue."

Thank you very much for your time, Mr. Pearl.

"My pleasure."

This is Charlie Fingers, and I have been speaking with Mr. Micheal Pearl, 
of Maxim Security, Inc.

+++++End Trideo Download+++++ ]<<<<<
	--  Trideo Pirate <09:31:39/11-23-56>

>>>>>[ Wow, there seems to be a major split in what happened in that
blast: 

+++++INCLUDE TRIDEO TRANSCRIPT:

"...And for a further update on the Maxim Warehouse explosion, over to
our on the scene reporter: Maxwell Clarke"

"Thanks Lisa. Well, no new information on the blast as of yet, except
for Maxim corporate reps catagorically denying that the blast was
internally triggered. So in leiu of further news, we shall examine the
social aspect of this tragic accident. We have with us now Regina
White, head of the Seattle chapter of the Citizen's Safety Congress.
Welcome to the Midday News Ms. White."

"Good afternoon Max."

"Before we start talking, could you tell us a little bit about the
Citizens Safety Congress?"

"Well, the CSC is an umbrella organization for a number of citizen's
rights groups, specifically dealing with corporate relations, and
corporate misdeamenors. We were founded in the 00's when corporations
were awarded extra-territoriality in the continental americas. We have
since branched out to other continents as the corporations have
increased their power."

"So what exactly does the CSC have to do with the Seattle blast?"

"First of all let me say that we are a completely
peaceful organization. We have been accused of violence in the past,
but that was entirely corporate posturing. Our problem is that
military equipment was being kept in the Seattle 'plex, _explosives_
were being kept in the 'plex, and that the blast took lives of UCAS
citizens."

"Thats most definitely understandable. But since we have limited time,
can I ask you what the CSC is going to be doing in the next few days?"

"We don't like to say too much, because corporations have a funny
habit of making our demonstrations and other peaceful activities
impossible, but I can tell you that we are planning a few
demonstrations and marches on and around companies that Maxim Arms has
contracts with. Possible legal action against Maxim. Maybe sueing them
because their security allowed the bomb to be placed. Everything that
the people need and want--"

"I'm sorry, but I'll have to cut you off there, as we're running out
of time. Thankyou Ms. White. Thats all from me, Maxwell Clarke of
Channel 82 News. Back to you Lisa."

"Thanks Max. And now onto todays other news...."

   There you go... *shrug* I guess that goes to show that there are
two sides to every issue.... Corporate and public...]<<<<<
        -- Cybil <13:48:07/11-23-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Pulp Fiction
>>>>>[We need to talk about a certain AA corp and both your and our
relation with it. This channel is not safe. We need to meet. We know
that our name is not currently in high standing, so we propose a
meeting at >encrypted<. We will be there tomorrow at noon. This is a
proposal in good faith. A doublecross would not be well had by our
friends. Speak to no one of this, as we shall do the same. If it is
your wish to damage and destroy this corporation, and the slitch who
leads it, be there. At noon.]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <CORRUPTED/11-23-56>

*****NOT TO: Gryphon
>>>>>[Nyahahahaha!! See? Told ya, told ya, told ya!!!

I told you so - Parties are insecure. We're shadowrunners folx,
we (sometimes) kill people for a living. All this 'trusting 
other people' lark is simply nuts.

Believe me - I know.

Nevertheless, I do believe in a 'code of shadowrunners' of a
sort. As far as me and my networks are concerned, Righteous
is poisoned meat - you can forget about working in the pacific
rim, chummer.]<<<<<
        -- Goku (16:05:32/11-23-56)

*****NOT TO: Gryphon, Righteous, Dana
>>>>>[That much I do for free - for a small price I'd be willing
to blow his construct into orbit.]<<<<<
        -- Goku (16:15:21/11-23-56)

*****Private: Tobai
>>>>>[Yo gramps - What about the tournament thingie?

Just one thing - I'm not too keen on being observed. If we can
keep audiences to 'invite only' I'd be muuuch happier]<<<<<
        -- Goku (16:24:13/11-23-56)

*****Private: Rumormonger
>>>>>[Niiiice. Veeery nice.

I like the camera angles too. Where the frag did you place...
Never mind, I know trade secrets when I see 'em.

Wow, Guv'nor Schultz sure keeps 'erself in shape for a slitch
her age. So that's what she wants a 'physiotherapist' for...

Against my better judgement, I'm gonna assign this piece a value
o' 5000 =Y=. I take it you want ta participate in the auction?
Yer the biggest bidder yet if ya do - But dontcha worry, if
ya get outbidded I'm definitely buying. This shit's worth it.
]<<<<<
        -- Gutsys (17:32:21/11-23-56)

*****Private: John Doe, 
>>>>>[Hey pal - Bidding is at 5000 =Y=, so if yer offer o' 
doubling the highest bidder holds, yer talking 10k =Y=
Confirm please.]<<<<<
        -- Gutsys (17:40:12/11-23-56)

*****Private: Zelf the Worox
>>>>>[Yer pal J. Doe is offering 10k nuyen. You gonna offer
20, or are ya gonna let him beat ya?

As for the footage of said joker - What interest does it hold
for me? I mean, I'm curious about who he is, but my
line o' work is pretty specialized, know what I mean?
Then again, I know just the person who'd be interested 
in... rumours...]<<<<<
        -- Gutsys (17:45:23/11-23-56)

*****Private: Haloween Jack
>>>>>[Sounds fair.  Whenever you are free, we can meet.  Just tell me when.
 Also, for breaking the code, I wouldn't mind if Righteous met with an
"accident".]<<<<<
         -- Shade <17:37:06 / 11-23-56>

>>>>>[Folks, Dragon is in trouble as we all know from his post.  I've been
able to narrow down his location to Tacoma, but he could be anywhere by now.
 If only we knew what Maxim wanted with him.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

>>>>>[I'm going to go out and look for him.]<<<<<
         -- Shadow (17:00:30 PST/ 11:23:56)

>>>>>[I will go with you, Wolf protects his friends.]<<<<<
        -- Bloodtooth (17:01:30 PST/ 11:23:56)

*****Private:  Goku
>>>>>[I will pay you a small fee of 25,000 Y to do as you have said.
 Holloween Jack can also assist you on this.  Righteous goofed.  He must
suffer as an example.  If he is indeed innocent, though I doubt it.  You can
keep the money if he clears himself, and we won't have to kill him.]<<<<<
        -- Shade <18:10:29 / 11-23-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Goku
>>>>>[ Sorry user <Goku>. Tobai is not present at this time, although
your message has been logged, and Tobai will be alerted of it's
presence the when he is available. 

  Should you wish to page Tobai, please feel free to saunter on over
to his LTG node and fiddle with the local controls. That is of course
assuming you have a PASSWORD, and you are a USER on NewType BBS.
Otherwise, you will be fragged over royally by some homegrown ICE --
if you do choose this option, please fill out the Bug Report included
in the ICE's datastructure, as it is still in the BetaTest phase. The
BegReport is in the AssaultData cortex, under the method name
"BugReport", with the launch title "BugReport". 
 
  Please note: Although the ICE is BetaTest, and includes a built in
BugReport, it is still ICE, and should be treated as a threat. 
 
  Thankyou. Tobai sends his regrets for not being able to
respond.]<<<<< 
        -- Tobai's Answering Machine <23:36:51/11-23-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Delta2X
>>>>>[ I want Vista to buy out some of Maxim's contracts. Start
negotiations immediately. I have a funny feeling we're going to be
seeing a few more explosions in the next little while]<<<<<
        -- SI Internal Memo: Artemis to Delta2X <23:40:00/11-23-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Shade
>>>>>[Protein supplements?  No thank you.  I'll have to show you to some 
REAL food.  How about Jay's Boathouse, out in Snohomish?  Excellent 
Salish and fresh, real seafood.  Tomorrow, perhaps?  I have nothing 
planned and whenever you are done with your research will be more fine 
with me.]<<<<<
	--  Foxey Roxey <21:45:45/11-23-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Moonwalker
>>>>>[ Okay, how's this mister SysOpus-in-Waiting: We've got cred from
a local fixer called Lysander. He's been in Seattle for the past year
or two and Johnsoned a few runs. He knew us from the UK. Is that good
enough, or does Gabriel have to do something obscene to you?]<<<<<
        -- Jen and Gabe <23:43:09/11-23-56>

>>>>>[ Yowie. Righteous chilled on a local runner? Remind us not to
show up to any of your parties...]<<<<<
        -- Jen and Gabe <23:43:35/11-23-56>
        

>>>>>[CALL THE SPIRITS OFF! GET THEM OUT OF HERE! ARE YOU FRAGGING
CRAZY? THIS IS HAVEN! HOW MANY DO YOU WANT DEAD? GET THEM OUT OF
HERE!]<<<<<  
        -- Righteous <06:19:52/11-24-56>

>>>>>[Who came to town?]<<<<<
        --Ax(10:41:58/11-23-56)

>>>>>[Hoi, chummers.  I was in the back room of a stuffer shack (don't ask me
what I was doing there, long story) and I came across this tube of something
called Amber Gel.  It was just lying under some shelves, forgotten.  This
stuff is whizzer!  I can't find the distributer, and I need more!
Hasn't any of you "experienced" deckers heard of it?  Help!  I need  More!
AHHHHH!  More! More!]<<<<<
        --Ax(11:02:23/11-23-56)

*****PRIVATE:  Internal Maxim Security Log
>>>>>[
Ma'am, we've completed the stand-down of our military assets as the Corp 
Court ordered us to.  Preliminary recon indicates that Sheppard-Intrepid 
is nearing completion of standing down as well.  It appears that our 
conversation with MCT worked as we had planned.

"Excellent news, John.  What else has been happening?"

Ares and Shiawase are looking toward SI as your good Prince told them 
to.  He has excellent credibility with them.  Considering his background, 
I should not be surprised.

"(laugh) No, you shouldn't be."

Our other assets have been mobilized, and we are beginning to gain 
results as well.  Several SI products will produce brillant and 
high-profile failures within a few days, if all goes well.  All the 
current assets involved are totally deniable as well.

"And the planting operations regarding the AM facility?"

With the new hyperdeck operational, and the deckers not suffering 
aneurisms every 15 minutes now(it's up to 30 at this code revision), we 
have been able to plant several interesting items, such as evidence that, 
while Maxim owned the facility up to a month ago, SI purchased it.  
Naturally, a hard-core search will turn up fallacies, as any plant this 
quickely will miss details, with the blinding stopping in....7.3 hours, 
the facility will look to every recon mission to be SI, not Maxim, owned 
and operated.  Again, with enough time and effort, our deception will be 
discoverd, but by that time it shouldn't matter anymore.

"I suppose that is the best we can hope for.  Very well.  It's hardly 
worth losing sleep over something we can no longer directly control.  
However, Sheppard-Intrepid is something we can control.  As is Pulp 
Fiction, who- or what-ever they are.  And your target?"

I've not recieved a new update within the past 4 hours, but last I heard, 
they were in pursuit and had nearly taken him twice.  The others, the duo 
Righteous and Dana, have been tracked to Haven.  They are very safe, but 
cannot leave without becoming instant targets.

We also believe that another duo has been implanted into the Seattle 
shadows, but we have limited information on this particular unit.

"If you can capture a full duo, do so.  I'm sure our thaumaturgical 
researchers would love to get a look at thier conditioning to see if it 
can be reversed or duplicated.  However, if you cannot, destroy them."

Of course, ma'am.  Anything else?

"Have a full corporate profile, including all buisness we've ever done 
with Sheppard-Intrepid, on my desk when I wake up in the morning.  
Assets, subsidiaries, products, services, a full corporate profile with 
everything, and I mean _everything_, in it."

It's nearly finished, and will be upon your waking, ma'am.  Sleep well.

"I always do."]<<<<<
	--  Maxim Internal Security Log <22:30:06/11-23-56>

*****PRIVATE: Jen and Gabe
>>>>>[Fair Enough. You like Mexican seafood? Meet me tomorrow night
at the Azteca Intnt'l in Renton, the one on the south end of the
lake. I could use a little help with something here. Ask for <Encrypted>
and look for an elf in one of the back booths in a sequined jacket.]<<<<<
	--Moonwalker <GottaBe/StartingSomething>

*****PRIVATE: SysOpus
>>>>>[Hey, I got a question for you: How many of you are there, and
how'd you get started in this business?]<<<<<
	--Moonwalker <GottaBe/StartingSomethin>

*****PRIVATE: Moonwalker
>>>>>[
<<Analysis of Apprentice Designate:MOONWALKER, MICHAEL............
..................................................................
.........................Subject has insufficient clearence. 
	Upgrade at this time? Y/[N]:  N
....	Initiate diversion? [Y]/N:  Y
Running......................>>
Of course there's one of me. And we will meet someday, I swear. But
I still have security to think about and I'm still getting the new
offices in shape. I used to be an "independent Matrix consultant" too,
but the fast life didn't agree with me, y'know?

What did you think, Shadowland Seattle was run by a sinister consortium
of artificial intelligences? you 'runners are too paranoid.]<<<<<
	--SysOpus <22:00:00/11-23-56>

*****PRIVATE: Univac
>>>>>[That's great! Now he'll never guess the truth! it's too obvious!]<<<<<
	--HAL <Daisy/Daisy>

*****PRIVATE: HAL
>>>>>[It's the Purloined Letter theory. Guaranteed to work on carbon-based
life forms]<<<<<
	--Univac <11010010101010011100>

*****PRIVATE: HAL, Univac
>>>>>[Would you two quit screwing around with the hired help?]<<<<<
	--CEROK <aswithin/sowithout>

>>>>>[Did anyone else catch this fraggin thin?  Well, it appears that MCT 
went off and bought, without so much as a fight, a small cyberdeck corp 
based out of Salt Lake City, called Hyperdeck.  Not bein a decker, I 
don't have the ability to get inside and see why the frag MCT would want 
this fraggin corp, but I figure they got some new tech that interfaces 
well.  Anyone track this fragger down yet?]<<<<<
	--  Slash <22:49:05/11-23-56>

*****Private: Righteous
>>>>>[Fate is a curious thing, my ill-fated one.  You broke one of the codes
of your own existence.  Fate is punishing you for it.  Others will not be
harmed unless they try to intercede against fate's wishes.  What do you think
is a fair punishment?  A hand, an arm, your life.  There must be repayment
for misdeeds and punishment for them as well.  Then Fate will be satisfied
and the Spirits of nature will cease to punish you.  Answer swiftly as you
probably do not have much time.  Fate, she is swift!]<<<<<
        --  Al-Nisr <6:19:53/11-24-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Hal, Univac
>>>>>[Now, children, play nice.]<<<<<
	--  Deep Thought <Forty/Two>

*****PRIVATE:  Deep Thought
>>>>>[And who are you calling "children", young one?]<<<<<
	--  Earth, Mark 2 <Life in the Program>

*****PRIVATE:  CEROK, Hal, UNIVAC, Deep Thought, Earth-Mark 2
>>>>>[The only entities we need fear are these "runners" you so easily 
dismiss.  All others are inconsequential and will be assimilated into 
thier manifest destiny or destroyed.  But these "runners" are the only 
independant entities potentially sufficiently paranoid to actually 
believe.]<<<<<
	--  Difference Engine <0123456789>

>>>>>[Al-Nisr?  Did you send these fragging spirits?  You bloody well 
better not have.  If you don't remove them immediatly, they will be 
removed from Haven forcefully!  My friends and I have more than enough 
magical power to expel them.

Let me make something _PERFECTLY_ clear.  While Righteous and Dana are 
housed here, they are untouchable.  This Haven is just that, a haven.  
Someplace where _anyone_, regardless of background or anything, can be 
safe.  Valentine has placed his long life in jeapordy for this place and 
all it represents.  If you, or anyone reading this, EVER assult Haven, 
Haven's doors will be ever closed to you.  I don't give a flying FRAG 
about the bloody "laws of the shadows."  Righteous and Dana entered 
Haven's hallways and your laws no longer applied.

CALL THEM OFF NOW!]<<<<<
	--  Mozart <06:21:31/11-23-56>

***** Private:Shade
>>>>>[OK I'll meet you there at 8,00 o'clock tonight, and we can also 
talk about OUR FRIEND RIGHTEOUS, This one is on the house. Till later 
see you J.....]
        --Haloween Jack <09:00:00/24-11-56>
        

>>>>>[ Hey Jen and Gabe, I've been to England a few times do you KNow 
a fixer there called Gromitz, He covers the Southeast portion of 
Wales and Cornwall and parts of the London sprawl. He mainly 
Johnson's run with a high level of magical backup needed, mostly into 
the toxic valleys of Wales.]
        --Haloween Jack <09:13:46/11-24-56>
        

*****PRIVATE TO: Moonwalker
>>>>>[ Well, we must say THAT was fast. Not that we're complaining.
We'll be there.]<<<<<
        -- Jen and Gabe <07:56:22/11-24-56>

>>>>>[ What the hell is Righteous bitching about? ]<<<<<
        -- Jen and Gabe <07:56:46/11-24-56>

>>>>>[ You stupid fraggers. You aren't smart enough to lift up a gun
are you? You don't have the balls to try and kill us directly, you
have to hide somewhere in the shadows and throw mindless spells after
us. But your spells don't affect just us, they affect everything
around us. The children. The teachers. The gangers trying to escape
their drekended lives. Way to fragging go.
 
   Mage: Whoever you are Al-Nasir, you are drek. If you want to exact
revenge for something that doesn't concern you, all you need ask for
is a date and time, and we'll take you on fairly. Mage on mage.
Samurai on samurai. If you can't do this, go frag yourself. Just do it
where you don't hurt innocents.
 
   That goes for the rest of you as well.  Haven is something sacred
that you slots wouldn't understand if your life depended on it. You
want me, you tell me. If you can frag us over, you can have us: But be
careful. The price of losing is much higher than any of you dandylion
eaters can handle.]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <CORRUPTED/11-24-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Haloween Jack
>>>>>[We've heard of Gromitz. But we've never run for him (together at
least, Jen did work for him alone a few times).]<<<<<
        -- Jen and Gabe <09:51:51/11-24-56>

>>>>>[Why are you two in Haven? Don't you know that you'll bring
trouble there. Thats not to say that tossing a few spirits in your
direction was the smartest of things to do, but if you want to keep
Haven safe you should leave it...]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <09:54:18/11-23-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Haloween Jack
>>>>>[ Okay, so we meet today at >>encrypted<<? I got the file you
asked for last night, with the minimum of trouble (whats a little bit
of ICE between friends? =), and fairly quietly as well. I don't think
they should know it's been copied for a few weeks at least... But I'm
not up to date on modern security setups, so I'm not _completely_
sure... When we meet, I'll be the one wearing the rose...]<<<<<
       -- Tobai <09:55:42/11-23-56>

>>>>>[Hey Ax, we came to town. We're new, and we're good. And we have
incredible style too... =) ]<<<<<
       -- Jen and Gabe <09:50:18/11-23-56>

>>>>>[Call off the spirits or I may make life miserable for you.  Unless you
WANT a dragon to rip you to shreds.]<<<<<
         -- Ryuga (07:54:30 PST/ 11:24:56)

>>>>>[Heh, heh, heh  Sucks to be you.  You put people in danger.]<<<<<
        --Ax(TIME STAMP DELETED)

>>>>>[Hey, righteous, grow up and accept responsibility for your own actions.
 Don't blame a mage for your own frag-ups.  As far as it not concerning him,
or anyone else.....get a clue, anything on this net is fair game.  And it
concerns ALL of us.  Your screw-ups are bringing heat down on yourself, your
"friends", and your fellow shadowrunners.  So thanks a fraggin' lot.  If I
were you, I'd move outa the sprawl for a couple of years.
Rule1)  Never trust a Corp
        2)  Never let 'em see you sweat(sp?)
        3)  Never Frag over other runners
Thanks, Pal.  Oh yeah frag the haven]<<<<<
        --Ax(TIME STAMP DELETED)

*****PRIVATE: AL-NISAR
>>>>>[It seems we have a mutual understanding when it comes to Betrayal  by
fellow runners.  There are no innocents!]<<<<<
        --Ax(TIME STAMP DELETED)

>>>>>[Whizzer,  Tip 1) Lay Low
                             Tip 2) Stay away from Righteous, word is he's
going down, and anyone near him is going, too.
                             Tip 3) Talk to Lenny, the barkeep at THE CUTTING
EDGE, he'l ltake care of ya.]<<<<<

>>>>>[Yeah Ax, we put one solitary runner in danger. But you fraggers
aren't bright enough to attack just us, you have to go for an assault
on fragging Haven. Al-Nasir put over one hundred kids in danger. You
tell me: which one of us is worse?]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <11:42:19/11-24-56>

>>>>>[Thanks nameless. We don't know WHAT we'd do without your advice.
 
  And speaking of advice: Righteous, get yourself out of Haven if you
want it to stay safe. It'll be better that way.]<<<<<
        -- Jen and Gabe <11:47:09/11-24-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Ax
>>>>>[They stopped making Amber Gel ten years ago! Don't tell me you
actually devoured a ten year old tube of that crap?
 
   If you like, I could look around for a copy of the recipe... Of
course my time isn't free. See =Y= 50? (I don't want people to start
thinking I do them favours...)]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <12:29:09/11-24-56>

*****Private:  Righteous, Mozart
>>>>>[You do not know me and yet you assume that I am not willing to give my
soul to destroy those without honor?  However, you have been judged and found
worthy.  The response you gave was the only one that could have saved you.
 Haven was never truly in danger from these spirits, but it was meant to
appear that way.  No innocents have been harmed, but fate has punishments
left in store for you from others who hunt you.  Rest well, I do not know if
you will ever be able to do that again.]<<<<<
        --  Al-Nisr <06:24:31/11-23-56>

*****Private: Ax
>>>>>[ There are those who wish to make sure Righteous does not survive long.
 Do you wish to help them?]<<<<<
        -- Al-Nisr <06:25:51/11-23-56>

>>>>>[Unless I am incorrect, the individual known as Mozart is the current
"public" contact for Haven.  In this case...

Mozart, my research regarding the Wraith has gone no where.  The Astra Quest
continues, but it is difficult to say how it proceeds; I have heard little.

It is imperative that I am allowed access to Haven.  The Wraith seems to be
centered roughly around Haven, for unknown reasons.  Perhaps a detailed look
inside the grounds and the building itself might provide important clues.  

One item of note regarding this.  I hope everything will be fine, but I am
paranoid by nature.  Given the nature of the Wraith and the circumstances, I
need to be allowed to bring my mage blade with me.  No other weapons will be
brought.

Please respond as soon as possible.]<<<<<
        --the Dark Stranger<14:32:12/11-23-56>

PRIVATE: Shade
>>>>>[Thanks for transport to near my residence.  I'm about to sleep, and I...
don't think you'll be hearing from me for a while.  Please use the information
well.]<<<<<
        --  Thelienista  <10:35:50 / 11-24-56>

>>>>>[I've just got off the vid phone with Pat's lawyer, and she told me 
an idea for the future.  However, for it to work, I need someone's help.  
Would whoever I need to speak to from Ryaka Science and Technology 
contact me privately here?  Pat has an idea that, while it may not help 
him, could make Haven much more secure for the future.  Thank you.]<<<<<
	--  Mozart(12:27:03/11-24-56>

>>>>>[Why me.....  Why does it happen, everytime I try to leave my past 
behind, Ithave to dredge it up again....  Why can't you fuckers leave me 
the hell alone?  Laugh all you want at my archaic speech.

I'd hoped not to have to do this, but Haven means almost as much to me as 
it does to Valentine, and is just shy of my clinic in importance as well.

I need Righteous and Dana alive.  Righteous, don't think this crass, but 
I need them bogh allive at least until Diana is back as functional as 
she's going to get.  Because until that happens, Righteous and Dana are 
the only links I have to who the frag is responsible.

I still can't believe I'm actually going to do this....  I was the one 
he(they) fragged over.  I was the one who lost my house and all the money 
I put into the fucking thing, not any of you.  I'm the one who's living 
in a secure squat while I look for a more permanent home.  Until Diana is 
awake again, I'm putting Righteous and Dana under personal protection.  
If you harm them, you harm me.  Don't fuck with them any longer unless 
you want to fuck with me too.  Once Diana is conscious again, they're on 
thier own.

As it is, I'm exhausted.  I just spent the last 8 hours putting her new 
heart into my own daughter's chest.  Thank you, all, for your help in the 
surgery.  Jasmine and Nightfox, keep me up-to-date on the formula.  Last 
I heard, you had about a day or so left before you were ready.  But I'm 
too fucking tired to remember when that was.....]<<<<<
	--  Action Jackson <12:43:25/11-24-56>

>>>>>[My friend, you can never leave you past behind.  I still don't know 
how you can sleep with yourself at night, Alex.]<<<<<
	--  Commander Drake, InterPol <12:44:51/11-24-56>

>>>>>[Eat shit and die, Commander.  I'm going to bed.]<<<<<
	--  Action Jackson <12:45:35/11-24-56>

>>>>>[Jen and Gabe, you and Ax have got to be new to this town.  Most of 
the gangs consider that place to be off-limits.  There are no turf wars 
around Haven.  It's a place where they can go and talk and know that 
they're not goin to be shot in the back or knifed while you sleep.  It 
takes the orphans that the corps and us runners leave when families are 
destroyed and gives them hope again, gives them something more than just 
bein a joy-boy or joy-girl for someone else's sadism.  It's a safe place, 
you two.  Most of the real Seattle runners leave it alone at least, and 
some of us even help it out sometimes.  And we always know that, when we 
cross the threshhold, we're safe.  No corp sniper squads, no runners 
gunnin for us for a run we did 3 years ago, no cops bustin down the door 
to our squat, nothin.  SAFE.  For people who live and die by the fraggin 
sword, that's one hell of a concept.  

Haven's the ONLY place in Seattle you can KNOW you're safe for the 
duration you're there.  But they don't let you stay forever, because if 
they did, you'd draw the very attention that got Valentine arrested.  I 
don't know how long Mozart will let Righteous and Dana stay, perhaps as 
long as they have fraggin wannabes like you gunnin for them, and that's 
not my buisness.  But you threatenin Haven is my buisness.  The people 
there have become nearly a family of sorts to me.  I abhor killin, and 
I've killed for family.

If you want Righteous and Dana, you can have them.  Drek, I might even 
help you.  After all, they fraggin near got AJ thrown in jail, and AJ is 
as close to family to me as you can get without bein blood relatives.  
But wait until they step off Haven grounds.  While they're in Haven, 
they're untouchable as far as I'm concerned.  As far as a lot of runners 
here are concerned.

Righteous and Dana broke the unspoken laws of the shadows, and they 
deserve whatever the shadows deem necessary.  But don't involve Haven in 
our shadows.]<<<<<
	--  Slash <13:03:01/11-24-56>

>>>>>[Mr. Dark Stranger, as all runners are naturally paranoid, special 
arrangements are made for them.  You may bring your blade into Haven 
itself, but I cannot allow you to carry it with you.  It would have to be 
left in my office.  I am sorry if this seems unreasonable to you, but I 
cannot offer you more.  If I were to allow weapons to be carried in 
Haven, the children who are denied them and are, in fact, forced to leave 
them outside in a secure and guarded shed, my integrity and that of Haven 
would be compromised in thier eyes.  Haven exists for them far more than 
me or you, and thier perspectives are far more important than our own.

I can give you a complete guided tour if you like, but I'm afraid that 
this restriction cannot be lessened for any reason.  I can personally 
assure you that you will be in no danger here.  I am personally a mage of 
some experience.  Not the same type of experience as yourself, of course, 
but nevertheless I can personally guarantee you no violence will befall 
you.]<<<<<
	--  Mozart <13:12:03/11-24-56>

*****Private: Tobai
>>>>>[OOOhhhhh....! Tempting pops, really tempting.

Any other time I'd be glad to take a shot at your BBS, but alas, I
have more pressing appointments at the moment]<<<<<
        -- Goku (13:14:21/11-24-56)

*****Private: Shade
>>>>>[25K sounds about right for this. BTW, I have seen Action Jackson's
last posting, but I am assuming it does not apply to my, er, assignment.

After all, the worst he's going to get from me is a bloody nose and a 
slagged deck...

Please send mail ASAP if you want to cancel]<<<<<
        -- Goku (Combat/mode)

*****Private: Goku, Haloween Jack
>>>>>[ Hold off on your attempts for the moment.  AJ is the one who had the
injustice done directly against him.  If he wants first claims for
interogationist purposes, that would seem fair.  After he is done, like he
said; they are fair game.]<<<<<
        --  Shade <17:27:41 / 11-24-56>

*****Private: Dark Stranger, Thelesentia
>>>>>[ Thel, get your rest.  You deserve it.  Dark, allow me to join you at
your Haven investigation.  I have the wraith's true name.  I will share it
with you when we meet, and with some of the mages of Haven so they may be
safe.  I will, of course, have a running fail-safe that makes sure that said
truename becomes public domain if we fail.]<<<<<
        -- Shade <17:34:28 / 11-24-56>

>>>>>[Commander Drek Sez: >>I still don't know
how you can sleep with yourself at night<<
If _that's_ your problem, Drek-for-brains, Allow
me to recommend the Velvet Fist on 1st & Pike.
You'll never have to sleep alone again! Of course,
the girls there will probably charge you extra
because you're so nazzing UGLY!]<<<<<
	--Moonwalker <P.Y.T.>

*****PRIVATE: Mozart
>>>>>[Pat wishes help from me, what does he need?]<<<<<
         -- Ryuga (18:10:30 PST/ 11:24:56)
            CEO
            Ryaka Science and Tech

>>>>>[With not much to laugh about these days, Moonwalker, you have given me
a little levity.  As for Righteous and Dana, we, "The Motley Crew", will do
all we can to make sure that AJ gets his info.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

>>>>>[Evidently It is You who put the litlle ones in danger!]<<<<<
        --Ax10:02:44/11-24-56)

>>>>>[Hey, who said I want to attack anyone?  YOU'RE not bright enough to
figure that out....READ THE MAIL, NOT INTO IT!]<<<<<
        --Ax(TIME STAMP DELETED)

>>>>>[Do any of you people listen?  I don't give a drek, I'm just a
messenger(with an opinion)!   deal with it!   As for new in town.....let's
just say I've been out of town for....a....while.    
Who said the life of a runner was gonna be easy?  Why do you think I've been
outa touch for so long?  A safe place where the corps won't be gunning for
you over a run 3 years ago....HA!   You kids have it easy, back in my
day,...........]<<<<<
        --Ax(TIME STAMP DELETED)

>>>>>[No Way,  I'm just a messenger......]<<<<<
        --Ax(TIME STAMP DELETED)

>>>>>[Ax, just as during the Middle Ages churches were sanctuaries, so too is
Haven now.  Unless people bring too much attention onto them.  You may be a
messenger, but Al-Nisr is not...or so it would seem.]<<<<<
        -- Olorin (20:00:30 PST/ 11:24:56)

>>>>>[Well, everyone.  I'm new in Seattle and I would just like to 
announce my arrival.  The name's Zero.  I am a highly experienced decker 
(around twenty years in the trade) and I was one of the best with a 
Ingram back in London.  Just wanted to tell everybody.  I am looking 
foward to the streets of Seattle.]<<<<<
        --  Zero <24:30:05/11-24-56>

*****PRIVATE: Buzz
>>>>>[Just giving him his just desserts. Hey, now there's an idea!
Hey Talky, I think Commander Drek needs some Pastries, don't you?
heh heh heh heh heh..... ]<<<<<
	--Moonwalker <GottaBe/StartingSomethin>

>>>>>[When it rains it pours. MORE new folks... 'Course, we ARE
better at basically EVERYTHING under the sun, but...]<<<<<
        -- Jen and Gabe <02:27:22/11-25-56>

>>>>>[Nobody can be the best at everything, my friends]<<<<<
	--Anonymous Mailer #14432871 <24:00:00/11-24-51>

>>>>>[Just a stupid question: This Righteous chummer is the only one
who posts here. Dana never gets to say drek, so howcome all you guys
are fragging on her as if they only shared one brain or something?
Haven't you folks ever heard of women's lib?

   Chicks CAN do things by themselves you know...]<<<<<
        -- Jen and Gabe <02:30:05/11-25-56>

>>>>>[Heh. Nicely put. *snicker* *cough*]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <02:30:27/11-25-56>

>>>>>[Huh?]<<<<<
        -- Jen and Gabe <02:30:33/11-25-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Jen and Gabe
>>>>>[Just ignore Tobai, otherwise you'll NEVER get rid of him... 
 
    I haven't had much contact with the Deadly Duo, except at the
Halloween party, and seeing their posts to Sland. Theres a REALLY
strong bond between them, I don't know if it's love, comradere, or
what, but they just seem to fit. I mean, whenever they come in contact
with one another, they seem to flow and act as one. At the time I
thought it was really romantic and beautiful, but now I can't seem to
picture it as much more than sinister. I think this is true for most
everyone who's seen them. Basically it's impossible to see them doing
anything alone.]<<<<<
        -- Zippy <02:33:45/11-25-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Zippy
>>>>>[Okaaaay....]<<<<<
        -- Jen and Gabe <02:34:13/11-25-56>

>>>>>[Anon Mailer Man: You OBVIOUSLY haven't seen us in action
then.]<<<<< 
        -- Jen and Gabe <02:41:15/11-25-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Righteous
>>>>>[You deserve everything you get. We know what you did. We know
why you did it. We know you're a selfish bastard. Gabriel and I think
you're trash. If Jenna and I didn't have better things to do we'd join
in on the frag fest on you too. 

     And who's this Dana chick we keep hearing about? Did you just
bring her rep down for the frag of it, or are you two linked in your
stupidity?]<<<<<
        -- Jen and Gabe <CORRUPTED/11-24-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Jen and Gabe
>>>>>[You use the word "we" alot. Do you have difficulty thinking for
yourself?]<<<<<
       -- Righteous <CORRUPTED/11-25-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Righteous
>>>>>[>>ENCRYPTED<<]<<<<<
       -- Jen and Gabe <CORRUPTED/11-25-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Jen and Gabe
>>>>>[>>ENCRYPTED<<]<<<<<
       -- Righteous <CORRUPTED/11-25-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Righteous
>>>>>[Deep cover. Minimal exposure. Frag shadows: darkrun]<<<<<
       -- Jen and Gabe <CORRUPTED/11-25-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Jen and Gabe
>>>>>[We have null-sanction. Scan? Even within family. Everything we
touch turns to drek for the next little while. No mission talk here.
Want to meet you. LTG >>encrypted<< in >>encrypted<< hours.
Chill?]<<<<< 
        -- Righteous <CORRUPTED/11-25-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Righteous
>>>>>[Chill.]<<<<<
        -- Jen and Gabe <CORRUPTED/11-25-56>

>>>>>[You know I think Commander Drake could use more donuts...:)]<<<<<
        -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

>>>>>[British Invasion '56!  Well, you two also came from over there?  I 
think I might 'ave 'eard of you, but I'll 'ave to check.  I shall 'ope to 
someday meet you in this wonderful land of milk and 'oney <snicker> known 
as Seattle.]<<<<<
        --  Zero <CLEANLINESS/ISGODLINESS>

>>>>>[Toxic valleys of Wales?  Chummer, I don't know who the frag you are,
but Wales does not have "toxic valleys." Plenty of empty coal mines and slate
pits, which aren't really healthy on the aura, but if you want "toxic
valleys," I suggest you try England proper or parts of Scotland.]<<<<<
        --the Dark Stranger<10:53:12/11-24-56>

*****PRIVATE: Draig Un
>>>>>[Reintegration into "shadow society" goes well.  Currently working with
others to destroy a wraith.  Current status, updated orders?]<<<<<
        --Draig Dau<10:54:12/11-24-56>
           Draig Llwybr

*****PRIVATE: Draig Dua
>>>>>[The Path goes smoothly forward then.  No further orders at this
time.]<<<<<
        --Draig Dau<10:59:14/24-11-56>

*****PRIVATE: Righteous
>>>>>[Well, looks like you got yourself into a whole heapload of drek.  You
see, you broke the cardinal rule of shadowrunning; no, not to sell another
runner out and all that "honor among thieves" drek.  No, you screwed up and
got caught.  Bad form.

Regardless, I like your style.  It appeals to me.  I should be coming for a
visit very soon, to take a look at the inside of Haven.  But perhaps you
might be able to help me, before I even take one step inside...

How much free reign do yourself and Dana have?  Are you able to travel
anywhere within Haven?  Dana is a mage, yes?  Has she noticed anything odd
with the aura of Haven?  Has she done any astral recon of Haven?

Do this for me, and I may perhaps be able to help you at some point in the
future.  Or perhaps you would like nuyen in lieu of a promise?  Please
respond ASAP]<<<<<
        --the Dark Stranger<11:17:12/11-24-56>

*****PRIVATE: Johnny Rotten
>>>>>[I need some help buddy.  Standard payment schedule.  I need info on two
runners, named Righteous and Dana.

+++++Attached RIGHTEOUS.PARTY.PIC
+++++Attached DANA.PARTY.PIC

They seem to clearly be a matched pair.  Rumored to have worked on the East
Coast prior to joining the Cesspool in Seattle.  Respond when you have
something.]<<<<<
        --the Dark Stranger<11:20:12/11-24-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Avatar
>>>>>[Sir, we've found the target.  He killed himself prior to our 
dispatching him.  We were seconds too late to do the deed ourself.  His 
swords, certainly identifying devices, are in our possession.  We have 
verified his death.  The wounds were self-inflicted, but far too severe 
to have been faked.]<<<<<
	--  MAQ/S-T.3 14:05:58/11-25-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Velli
>>>>>[Ma'am, I've just received a transmission from our quad that was 
hunting our "example."  He is dead, and they have acquired his swords.  
Where would you like them delivered, or would you like them as a 
trophy?]<<<<<
	--  Avatar <14:07:29/11-25-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Avatar
>>>>>[I take no personal joy in killing or death, John, regardless of 
what any of the corps or runners who hate me so think.  I am a monster 
simply because I consider it a valid means to an end and do not shrink 
from it.  I desire no trophy.  It would only make them more dangerous in 
the long run, and I this demonstration is to reduce thier threat to Maxim 
and myself.  Deliver them to whomever of his direct friends you locate 
first.]<<<<<
	--  Velli <14:10:33/11-25-56>

>>>>>[I will be arriving within the next 48 hours to "take the tour."  I
would hope that given the severity of the wraith situation, that I would be
given total physical access.  Under your watchful eye, at least, of course.

Perhaps we can strike a compromise.  I understand that I cannot carry my
blade myself.  Perhaps you, or another "tour guide," might carry it with
them, as I am being accompanied.  My paranoia in this case is not the
standard fear common among the shadows; I fear there may be something far
more terrible going on.  With this compromise, you, or another, would be in
control of my blade, but I would have rapid access to it should the occassion
arise.  Please consider it.]<<<<<
        --the Dark Stranger<12:52:12/11-25-56>

>>>>>[Cleanliness is godliness? Eh?  And for that matter, how DO you
tiddle with the TD stamp?]<<<<<
        -- Tobai <16:27:14/11-25-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Ryuga
>>>>>[Mr. Ryuga, thank you for responding.  The message, paraphrased as 
best I could remember it, goes like this:

"Ryuga, I once turned down your offer of assistance.  If you remember, I 
did so because you offered in the name of your corporation as well as 
yourself as a private individual.  Due to my personal beliefs, I could 
not accept the aid of a corporation, and I find the concept personally 
distasteful even as I think of it now.

I appear to have been hasty in my judgement, and the idea I have fallen 
upon now requires the very aid I once spurned.  Haven must be given a 
means by which it can protect the very individuals I stand accused, 
rightly, of aiding and abetting in thier crimes.  The only way I know of 
to do this is by removing Haven out from under the auspices of UCAS law.  
I believe that you can see where I am heading, sir.

I ask you to purchase the land around Haven, and the land upon which 
Haven itself stands, and place it, temporarily, under the auspices of 
Ryaka Science and Technology.  The land is currently owned by, if memory 
serves, Saeder-Krupp.  But I suspect that the land could be purchased 
from them, after recent events around Haven that my friend and lawyer has 
made me aware of, for quite less than what they paid for it.  My lawyer 
has the document to sell you Haven for 1 =Y=, as it is currently owned by 
myself, a private citizen.

After the purchase, and when the trial has, hopefully, set me free, I 
would encorporate Haven into a corporation and purchase the land from 
your company for a signifigant improvement upon your original 
investment.  I have signifigant reserves in various accounts around the 
world and can certainly afford it.  This would, for the duration of my 
trial, make Haven immune to external interference, as it would fall under 
the extraterritoriality sections of corporate and UCAS law.  And upon my 
(hoped for) release, encorporating Haven as a non-profit corporation not, 
perhaps, dissimilar from the Atlantean Foundation, would enable it to 
return to my control and would also protect the very gangers and 
criminals whom I ever hope to return thier dreams to.

I do not trust corporations and the individual who run the easily, sir.  
I've lived far too long to do that.  But I feel that I must trust you.  I 
am placing the fate and future of Haven in your hands from the time you 
would sign the purchase until you sign the sale again.  I can only ask 2 
favors of you:  please do not interfere with the daily workings of the 
teachers and children, and there is an area of the basement that only 
myself and my original students may go.  Please do not breach the 
security and privacy of that room.

If you agree to my request, then I will be forever in your debt, sir.  If 
not, I understand.  My request is most extraordinary.  But thank you 
regardless, if for nothing else but listening to me."

Carol, Pat's lawyer, left copies of the documents for the sale of Haven 
proper here with me, and they have already been signed by Pat.  If you 
care to look them over prior to meeting with Carol, feel free to stop 
by.  The actual transfer of ownership would have to take place down in 
City Hall where it could be verified by a notary-public.]<<<<<
	--  Mozart <14:37:20/11-25-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: the Dark Stranger
>>>>>[Congradulations. You're the first runner we've seen since we got
here. You want information regarding Haven? We can supply some of that.
 
  Haven has a very calm and peaceful aura. None of the drek that
happens outside seems to touch this place. We have just as much of a
free run of the place as everyone else here, pretty much the whole
place is open to us. As to a specific recon: we're here because of a
few friend's generosity, and we're not about to repay that favour by
drekking on their operation. 

  What do you want, and for what reason?]<<<<<
        -- Righteous <CORRUPTED/11-25-56>

>>>>>[HEAR YE! HEAR YE!
 
  Tobaticus B. Dark has been revived. For the past fifty years, that
particular part of my mind had been watching from the Shadows of my
mind. As the sun rises on the golden years of my life, it casts long
shadows, and Tobaticus has once again returned to the mortal plane.
After fifty years of being a good corporate citizen, I have seen the
error of my ways and relented. As of last thursday, I have entered a
new phase of my life. 

  I am now a Shadowrunner. I am now one of you. 

  I shall be celebrating this grand event by holding the decking
contest I mentioned a few weeks ago...]<<<<<
        -- Tobias Dark <17:02:32/11-25-56>

*****PRIVATE: Mozart
>>>>>[One change: Upon the release of Pat, I will return Haven to him for no
recompense.  That is all that I ask.  If everything else is in order, I will
come down tomorrow at 1130 hours to check the legality of the document.  This
I do to make sure that everything is airtight, with no loop holes that may be
exploited by others.]<<<<<
         -- Ryuga (16:43:30 PST/ 11:25:56)

>>>>>[ +++++Include Trideo Download+++++

Good evening, this is Charlie Fingers, here at the site of several 
violent deaths.

Several hours ago, as Tom Shane and Co. Jewlry was closing, their 
security system went active and began targetting the remaining patrons 
and salepeople, killing 7 and wounding 5 others before it could be shut 
down.  That the security gun was loaded with regular ammunition and also 
a minigun has not been overlooked by Lone Star, who has charged Tom Shane 
and Co. with possession of military weapons in addition to the normal 
charges.

We have recently discovered that the manufacturer of the system is 
Sheppard-Intrepid, a corporation and security provider with operations 
world-wide.  On this news, thier stock stopped rising, but has yet to 
mark any further changes, positive or negative.....

+++++End Trideo Download+++++

That was yesterday.  This is today's news.

+++++Begin Trideo Download+++++

...gers, and the news today is that a local manufacturer of corporate 
computer security programs, collectively known as Intrusion 
Countermeasures, Warrior Data Protection, had a malfunction in thier 
security system.  In fact, it has been leaked to this reporter that the 
malfunction in fact was in the same system that yesterday killed 7 in a 
jewlrey store.  Warrior has announced the deaths of some 12 employees and 
several million nuyen in hardware damage.

On the rumor that it was Sheppard-Intrepid's security devices that were 
malfunctioning, thier stock began dropping slightly....

+++++End Trideo Download+++++ ]<<<<<
	--  Trideo Pirate <22:18:23/11-25-56>

>>>>>[I will consider it, but if the majority of the instructors refuse, 
then I'm afraid that I will not be able to assent.  I'm sorry, but that's 
the best I can do.]<<<<<
	--  Mozart <22:53:57/11-25-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Jacobson
>>>>>[
+++++Include Telecomm Transcript:

     "Ah, hello ma'am, I ass--"

Don't talk Trin. I am Elyana Hayes. The head of Sheppard Intrepid.
This is the second failure in two days. The Vigilent line of gun isn't
supposed to do this. We had over a year's worth of testing on that
target acquisition failure. If we can't keep fragging GUNS working
properly, how do you think our sales in environmentally aware
cybernetics are going to fair? Now talk. Give me an explanation.  Then
tell me why not to fire you. 

     "Eee... Yes... The guns didn't malfunction. In the first, ah,
screwup they had been put on Timer Activation to go onto Full Alert
Mode at a prearanged time. The target acquisition software wasn't even
operating, the gun was just firing at anything that moved after 4:35pm
local time."

So it was the client's fault?

      "We think so, but the technician who handled the gun's
programming was critically injured in the incident."

What is his condition?

       "One moment... He's in a comatose state. He was one of the
first ones hit. The gun was set on Slow Kill, so there was the
standard burst to the torso and legs. He should have a fair amount of
brain damage due to oxygen deprivation."

Good. Pity he wasn't killed, but he'll make a convenient scape-goat
either way. Did he take our training course?
 
       "No ma'am, nothing except for the on site demonstration."

It gets better all the time. Now what really happened?

       "Really happened ma'am? It's just as I said, the gun was set by
the operator to do as it did. It performed perfectly."

How long had the store owned that gun?

        "Just over six months."

Any problems before?

        "Not a thing."

Has Security spoken to you yet?

        "Just before you called ma'am."

Good. Now lets talk about the second embarressment. What happened at
Warrior Data Systems?

        "The gun was in their software vault. A completely enclosed
subterrainian vacuum sealed room. Typhoon sheilded. When the employees
came in, the gun reset it's environmental map and treated the entire
room as one big intruder..."

What do you mean, 'the gun reset'?

       "According to the usage log, the gun nulled it's passive
memory." 

Why?

        "External tampering is the only possibility."

Are you certain?

        "Completely. No code my teams wrote could even touch the
environmental map or the passive memory."

Drek... Continue with your investigation Trin. I want a complete
report submitted by monday morning. Understand?

         "Yes ma'am."

Then I want you to take all of the Vigilent's code apart, line by
line, and fix it. Make sure this NEVER happens again. NO MATTER WHAT.
You understand me?

         "But there were no errors wi--"

Something went wrong. That was an error. Fix it.
+++++End of telecomm transcript.]<<<<<
        -- SI Security Logs: Artemis to Trin Jacobson <02:26:39/11-26-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Delta2X
>>>>>[
+++++Include Telecomm Transcript:

   "Ma'am."

What have you come up with?

   "The Jewelry store shouldn't be much of a problem. Security has been
going over the background of the gun's operator. We'll just make him
out to be some sort of deranged psychopath. Null persp on that
account. 
 
   The vault is another matter. At the moment we have absolutely no
information on what caused the so-called 'malfunction'."

Was the rest of the building ours?

   "The external security system was provided by some local company,
but we supplied everything for the sensative areas."

Thats something. I assume it was another corp?

    "Might have been. Right now it's impossible to tell if we were the
targets or not. The entire inside of the vault was completely torn to
shreds, both people and hardware."

So our reputation might have been dragged through the mud simply
because an unnamed party wanted to get even with Warrior?

     "Essentially, yes."

What a pleasant thought. I've had enough of the bad news. Unless
something EXTREMELY important comes up, don't wake me. 
 
      "As you wish ma'am. How did Miria do in the competition?"

Pardon? Oh, fairly well... She placed second. Why the sudden interest
in my daughter's piano-playing abilities?

      "Sorry. Simple curiosity--"

Don't worry about it Randall. You're my chief of security. If I can't
trust you, then who can I trust?

       "Yes ma'am. Thankyou ma'am. Please send her my
congradulations." 

I will. Goodnight.
+++++End of transcript]<<<<<
        -- SI Security Log: Artemis to Delta2X <02:50:18/11-26-56>

>>>>>[Here's some footage of the latest SI newsconference about those
guns. Uncut and from the source... Well, a little cut... Okay, I
snipped everything except for the interesting bits... My o-drive isn't
THAT big...

+++++Include file: SI.news.conference.transcript
+++++Readfile? <y/n> y
 
  "...According to our preliminary investigation of the incident at
the Tom Shane and Co. Jewelry, it appears that a weapon produced by
Sheppard Intrepid was used by a disgruntled employee in a botched
revenge slaying. 
 
  The gun's timer had been set to activate the gun on full automatic
mode at exactly 4:35pm. For those who don't already know, full
automatic mode will cause the gun to fire on any unauthorized person
present in the weapon's area of protection. According to LoneStar's
investigation, the only person that held the weapon's authorization
and activation codes was Robert Deal, the store's janitor. 
 
  In the weeks approaching the murders, Deal had been informed that
his position at Tom Shane Jewelry would be terminated due to cost
cutting measures. Deal then somehow acquired five belts of rounds from
an unknown source, and replaced the gel rounds normally kept in the
gun. Deal himself was caught in the firing, and was himself gravely
injured, and is currently comatose in hospital..."

   They didn't say much about the thing at Warrior, just that their
investigation was ongoing. Oh yeah, they said this too:

 "... Due to the public's concerns, Sheppard Intrepid is now making
weapon's control and usage courses mandatory for all client's security
staff. In addition to this, we are offering free refresher courses to
owners of any of our weapons. To allay fears of tampering, we are also
dispatching maintence teams to every site that has an SI device
currently installed to check for any unauthorized activity..."

  And speaking 'off the record' the SI guy had this to say:

 "...We at SI pray for the day when our products are no longer needed
in our world. Until then, we try to make our weapons safer and less
dangerous. The Vigilent autocannon is one of the best tested and
safest devices on the market today. It is a pity that one deranged
employee of one of our clients had to ruin that reputation. And it is
a tragedy that he had to take so many lives doing it. As a good
corporate citizen, Sheppard Intrepid is offering an undisclosed amount
of compensation to the families. Even though we know that this can't
come close to replacing the lost loved ones, we hope that it can at
least make the futures of those they left behind a little easier..."
 
   
   How kind.]<<<<<
        -- Cybil <03:19:24/11-26-56>

>>>>>[Took them long enough.  Instead of requiring training BEFORE any
accidents can occur; they wait until major public relation problems.
Fools.]<<<<<
         -- Ryuga (07:45:30 PST/ 11:26:56)
            CEO
            Ryaka Science and Tech

>>>>>[Lady Mozart, I would like to take a tour of Haven in the next few days,
plus I would like to speak with my niece Arial.]<<<<<
        -- Olorin (07:50:30 PST/ 11:26:56)

*****PRIVATE: Ryuga
>>>>>[My friend, you already know what I believe Arial's totem is.  If/when
Dark Stranger finds out, we may have an even greater problem on our hands.
 Already my nephew has lost his blood brother and a close friend to Maxim,
but should Dark Stranger attempt to get at Arial...we may have to destroy the
Dark Stranger.]<<<<<
         -- Olorin (07:55:30 PST/ 11:26:56)

*****PRIVATE: Olorin
>>>>>[True, we may have to destroy the Dark Stranger.  But so long as Arial
is at Haven; she will be protected from his single-mindedness.  He considers
the Invae to be a major threat, but as we already know not all of the Invae
are threats.  Spider is the most balanced of the Invae.  Arial can cause
great harm, or do great good; but we must wait and see for she is but a
child.  Already, I am doing something that will allow Haven to be independent
of UCAS laws.  But together we are not as great a threat to the Dark Stranger
as is Arial's father.]<<<<<
          -- Ryuga (08:00:30 PST/ 11:26:56)

*****PRIVATE: Righteous
>>>>>[A pleasure to see you also.  Ignore my previous request.  I have done
my own search, and have found much.  

Do not "drek in the pool" as it were.  Stay quiet for a few more days.  If
you wish, I might be able to arrange passage out of Seattle in a few days,
perhaps a week.  

Payment?  Of course.  I don't come cheap.  But I don't desire nuyen.  If I
get you out, to say, Bermuda, I simply ask you don't forget what I have
done.]<<<<<
        --the Dark Stranger<14:19:12/11-26-56>

*****PRIVATE: the Dark Stranger
>>>>>[You got some ghosts for chummers there drek face.  So what else is new.
 I ain't found nothin' on no Righteous and Dana.  Like they just dropped in
like Capt. Kirk from the fraggin' Starship Enterprise...]<<<<<
        --Johnny Rotten<14:23:54/11-26-56>

*****PRIVATE: Shade, Thelienesta
>>>>>[I'm afraid I have disturbing news, and I am not ready to share it with
the general shadows.  Breathe not a word of what I am about to say.

Haven is clearly not all that is appears to be.  Yes, it is a safe place for
children and refugess from the Barrens.  Indeed it is sanctuary for those
that seek it, such as Righteous and Dana have done.  And Mozart and the
others were very kind hosts.  But there is much, much more.

As can be expected, there was a background count.  Lower on the Standardized
scale by 0.3 from my previous assensing, but still high.  Given the fact that
all the magicians are initiated and the extremely high frequency of spirits,
this is to be expected.  On the bright side, the "wrongness" that I noted
previously has greatly diminished.

As could also be expected, there was a standing medicine lodge in the rooftop
garden.  Not highly unusual.  I did notice, and confirmed with aerial drone
photos, that the entire grounds of Haven is constructed to act as a ritual
"circle."  An odd shape, with many shapes of power constructed within other
shapes of power.  Given the size and complexity, I would hazard a guess that
this ritual circle could perform magic on par with lesser Ghost Dances.  On
the Kensington Power Scale, I would have to say that at least 20 unitiated
mages would be required to power the ritual circle.  Given that all Haven's
magicians are initiates, I would also say thay Haven has sufficient numbers.

Perhaps this might be alone to draw the wraith to them.  But indeed, the
tangled web grows more entangled.  There was a basement chamber that I was
not allowed into.  A reasonable expectation.  However, the magical wards and
mechanical locks were far beyond what was to be expected.  The power, and
nuyen, required is typically within the ken only of corporate pet projects.
 I believe it was intended that I be shown this.  A display of power perhaps.
 What was unintended was that I saw pure, raw mana literally leaking from
beyond the wards.  Given the wards were at least rating 10 standard, the
power within that basement chamber must be off the known scales.  This _must_
be what drew the wraith to this spot.  This _must_ be why free spirits flock
to the area.  And indeed, this _must_ be the primary reason for the
background count.

Comrades, this could potentially be a greater threat than the wraith.  For
this reason, you _must_ not speak a word of it to _anyone_.  It is of the
utmost importance.

For now, we must proceed with plans to destroy the wraith.]<<<<<
        --the Dark Stranger<14:14:12/11-26-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Draig Un
>>>>>[There is something of utmost importance that you need to know.

+++++Forward "Something odd about Haven and..."
+++++Include Haven.Power.Gate.Report

In addition, I did not mention it to my "compatriots" but there is a young
girl, name unknown, who appears to be a Spider shaman.  I apologize, but due
to the nature of my visit, I cannot confirm this, or give a name.  However,
due to the fact she appeared to have a spirit guarding her, based on
previously gathered information, it might be safe to surmise that she is
Arial.  I'm sure you know who she is.  Given her young age, she has much
power, which is why she stood out.

Please give further orders.]<<<<<
        --Driag Dau<14:30:12/11-26-56>
           Draig Llywbr

*****PRIVATE: Draig Dau
>>>>>[I all ready knew.  

Ignore the girl, at least for now.  She belongs to someone else.

The power involved is enough for what you suspect.  You have learned much.
 However, do nothing for now.  The Path shall gather.]<<<<<
         --Draig Un<14:34:56/26-11-56>

*****PRIVATE: Ryaka
>>>>>[I suspect you know who I am.  I also suspect you something of the game
I play.  And why I play it.

And that is why I come to you.  You have a relationship with Haven, do you
not?  Your influence could be critical.  I cannot freely give details right
now, but Haven may be a great threat, without even knowing it.

Respond.]<<<<<
        --Draig Un<14:47:23/26-11-56>

>>>>>[My thanks Mozart, for the tour and history of Haven.  Unfortunate I
could not bring my blade, but it was unneeded.

I fear, however, that Haven is in great danger.  No, it is not likely to
happen today, or tomorrow, or in a week, but it will happen.  And the tragic
element is that Haven wreaks its own destruction.

The wraith caused it's own corruption, it's own stink.  But it was drawn like
a magnet to Haven.  I suspect why, and I know that you in fact do know why.

Do what must be done, only heed this:  there may come a day when _nothing_
and _no one_ will be able to stop the destruction Haven crafts for itself.
 And the destruction will not stop with Haven alone.]<<<<<
        --the Dark Stranger<14:56:12/11-26-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: the Dark Stranger
>>>>>[Thanks but no thanks. We can handle ourselves well enough here
in Seattle.]<<<<<
        - Righteous <CORRUPTED/11-26-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Trideo Pirate
>>>>>[You have your own studio? WICKED! Can I come by?]<<<<<
        -- Cybil <18:36:18/11-26-56>

*****PRIVATE: Draig Un
>>>>>[Yes, it is true I have a relationship with Haven.  As for my influence
it is in fact quite limited, I have given my word not to interfere with the
instructors and the day to day running of Haven.  I follow a code of honor,
others of my kind ignore.  By the way my name is Ryuga not Ryaka.]<<<<<
         -- Ryuga (17:15:30 PST/ 11:26:56)

*****PRIVATE:  Maxim Internal Security Log
>>>>>[

Ma'am, we've just received a disturbing report from New York.  It appears 
that one of our Wyvern's decided to malfunction over the city and began a 
dive into a populated area.  Luckily, the pilot was able to initiate the 
self-destruct prior to impact and groud casualties were limited to 
approximately 15 injuries, 4 severe, and one fatality, all from falling 
debris.  The pilot is in the hospital as well as he parachuted onto a 
steel fence.  We have a team there as of five minutes ago, and they are 
searching for the flight recorder.  It is designed to survive 
self-destruct with minimal.....

Excuse me, ma'am, but I have a report coming in as we speak.

"Put it on, John."

"......we're having trouble with the local police who have cordoned off 
the area.  They are refusing to allow us to search the wreckage until the 
City government has cleared it."

"Excuse me, John, I have a phone call to make."

+++++Several minutes of silence+++++

"They should be allowed in to the area within 5 minutes, John, so long as 
they agree to remove nothing but the flight recorder."

Of course, ma'am.

"The obvious cause of this is S-I.  Where was that fighter based out of?"

It appears to have been a trial loan to the UCAS military, based out of 
Philidelphia, on a training flight to Maine and back.

"UCAS Military?  Do you have a sattelite photo of that base that's recent?"

Let me see.....  It's coming up on your computer now, along with an 
analysis of sillouettes.

Most of the analysis shows various corporate fighters.  But S-I doesn't 
do the hard core vehicles.  It is possible, although I suspect unlikely, 
that they have begun recent sales to the UCAS Navy.  Our most recent 
intelligence on them indicates that their sales in this area are minimal, 
but expanding.

"I see a few names that would love to see us taken down a few notches.  
Ares fighters mostly.  I recommend starting with them."

Yes ma'am.  What would you like me to do in the event that they appear to 
be the cause?  This is, of course, assuming that we find it was a forced 
failure rather than a true accident or pilot error.

"Nothing.  Contact me.  We might be able to use our silence to our 
advantage."]<<<<<
	--  Internal Maxim Secrurity Log <18:38:42/11-26-56>

>>>>>[Then why don't you know who I am?]<<<<<
        --Anonymous Mailer #14432871 <24:00:00/11-26-51>

>>>>>[Oh, put a sock in it, Tobai. My new deck can run rings around
yours.]<<<<<
	--Moonwalker <Electric/Avenue>

>>>>>[Yeah, good thing psych exams aren't required for weapons
permits, or half of us would be out of a job.]<<<<<
	--Moonwalker <HIS/tory>

*****PRIVATE:Gutsys
>>>>>[I do confirm that bid of 10k =Y=]<<<<<
        --  John Doe <11-26-56/21:12:00>

*****PRIVATE:Gutsys
>>>>>[Figures that he has money to beat me.  

I am interested in getting out this rumour and make some =Y=]<<<<<
        --  Zelf the Worox <11-26-56/21:14:34>

*****PRIVATE:  Cibyl
>>>>>[No, you can't.  Nothing personal, chummerista, but this is my 
life, and the cops would just love to know where the frag it is.  I'm too 
fragging paranoid to put myself in any risk.  I've been in the joint more 
than a few times.]<<<<<
	--  Trideo Pirate <23:07:16/11-26-56>

>>>>>[Frag, chums, but I've got the news again.  This time it came direct 
from a few old chums of mine in Ares.  Seems they've pegged that fragging 
corp, Sheppard-Intrepid, as being responsible for the raid a while ago 
that ended up with one of Ares' researchers dead.  Seems the evidence 
came from the Tir of all places, a fragging TT Royal, too!]<<<<<
	--  Trideo Pirate <23:11:16/11-26-56>

>>>>>[Moonwalker, the skill, technique and sheer pleasure of decking
lies not within the deck, but within the consciousness of the decker.
Maybe when you've lived as long as I have, you'll learn that theres
more to life than hardware and the latest version of CyberControl
'56]<<<<< 
        -- Tobai Dark <09:43:28/11-27-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Trideo Pirate
>>>>>[Yah. I don't blame you, 'specially after the Righteous slag
tried to turn AJ in... I am looking to collect a bit in the way of
equipment though, preferrably nice and cheap... Can you point me in
the right direction?]<<<<<
        -- Cybil <09:48:50/11-27-56>

>>>>>[ Well Wuss, since I can only ASSUME that you were talking to us,
the reason why we don't know who you are is because we have BETTER
things to do than hunting down pathetic little digital annoyances such
as yourself. And if you think we're gonna carry on a coversation with
some stupid slot who lives his entire life in an Anon Mailer, you're
even stupider than you sound. Frag off.]<<<<<
        -- Jen and Gabe <09:35:53/11-27-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Artemis
>>>>>[A Tir Prince (Estes I beleive, although we are currently
researching) has just pinned Maxim's Ares run on us. According to
information from our contacts within SK, Ares and Shiawase the files
we sent them have been ignored.]<<<<<
        -- SI Internal Memo: Delta2X to Artemis <09:57:49/11-27-56>

>>>>>{+++++Include Trideo feed
"For today's business report we go to Joseph Barrons," says the beautiful
anchor woman.

"Thank you Lucy," replies a portly man wearing an Armani suit, "Vathor
Armaments and Security has started an advertisement campaign in order to
garner a larger share of the security system market, mainly at the expense of
both Maxim Arms and Sheppard-Intrepid Industries.  The major targets of this
campaign seemingly are customers of Maxim Arms and Sheppard-Intrepid
Industries.  Let's take a look."

The picture shows a collage of news headlines and newscasts of the bombing of
Maxim Warehouses.  The voice-over begins speaking, "Our competition cannot
prevent their warehouses from being attacked by terrorists, nor can they
prevent their stored ammunition for exploding in such an attack.  Since this
is the case, how can you depend on their ammunition from going off BEFORE you
need it to?  Come to Vathor Armaments and Security, we guarantee that our
ammunition will only go off when you want it to."  Thje commercial ends with
personnel carrying ammunition boxes labelled with Vathor Armaments and
Security, with a subtitle of A subsidiary of Vathor Technologies.

Joseph Barrons returns, "This was the first advertisement, as you can see it
is aimed at Maxim Arms, without saying as much.  Now for the second
commercial."

The picture shows a collage of headlines and newscasts of the failures of
Sheppard-Intrepid's targeting system.  The voice-over states, "Our
competition's targeting systems are laced with bugs, and can be easily
tampered with.  Our competition even fails to give proper training on the use
of their targeting systems.  Come to Vathor Armaments and Security, we
guarantee our targeting systems will work properly or you get a full refund.
 We, also, provide free maintenance, installation, and training."  The
commercial ends with Vathor Armaments and Security personnel installing a
piece of equipment and giving an explanation of its workings.  The picture is
subtitled Vathor Armaments and Security is a subsidiary of Vathor
Technologies.

"This commercial is aimed at Sheppard-Intrepid customers with all the
headlines and news clips about the weapons' targeting malfunctions.  Now for
the third commercial."

The picture shows the headlines and news clips from New York about the crash
of Maxim's Wyvern.  The voice-over comments, "Our competition cannot make
reliable equipment, we here at Vathor Armaments and Security guarantee the
reliablity of our equipment.  Come to us, we are here to serve you."  Once
again the commercial is subtitled Vathor Armaments and Security is a
subsidiary of Vathor Technologies.

Joseph Barrons comments, "This commercial is aimed at Maxim Arms customers.
 We alos have uncomfirmed reports that Ulf Reinhardt, President of Vathor
Armaments and Security, has been meeting with several Maxim and
Sheppard-Intrepid customers.  As to what these meetings entail we cannot
report.  This has been Joseph Barrons for the KTAN Business Report."
+++++End Trideo]<<<<<
        -- KTAN News Agency (07:15:30 PST/ 11:27:56)

>>>>>[ Yeah you tell him Tobia, hey and thanks for the info on that 
friend of mine it proved his worst thoughts about what's going. OH 
and by the way for those of you out there that's interested, don't 
believe what the goverment says about metahumanity. YOU CAN GOBLINISE 
INTO AN ELF AFTER BIRTH. I've seen it with my own eyes and its drek 
scary. 
    Again thanks Tobai and I hope the money got to you okay!]
    --Haloween Jack <15:15:15/11-27-56>
    p.s It's my 21st birthday today 
     

*****PRIVATE: Righteous
>>>>>[Very well then.  Forget I ever mentioned it.]<<<<<
        --the Dark Stranger<10:57:12/11-27-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Cybil
>>>>>[Sure.  Contact >>encrypted<< and tell him that you need to talk to 
Apple.  It's a blind contact, just so you know.  But that's because I 
don't kno wyou from Eve and Apple'll do a full background check before he 
forwards you to the people who can get you the stuff you need.]<<<<<
	--  Trideo Pirate <12:01:27/11-27-56>

*****PRIVATE: Righteous
>>>>>[Agreed.  However, given recent circumstances, it might be better if 
we came to you.  We will arrive at >>ENCRYPTED<<.  We'll talk then.]<<<<<
	-- Pulp Fiction <12:36:44/11-27-56>

*****PRIVATE: Doc Savage, Green Hornet
>>>>>[Will one of you guys go out to Haven and meet with Righteous?  It's 
not a safe thing for me; I would be recognized.]<<<<<
	-- Dick Tracy <12:39:22/11-27-56>

*****PRIVATE: Dick Tracy, Green Hornet
>>>>>[I'll take care of it.]<<<<<
	-- Doc Savage <12:41:53/11-27-56>

*****PRIVATE: Doc Savage
>>>>>[Thanks, Savage.  Have Moe pick you up--I think he was heading 
over there anyway.]<<<<<
	-- Dick Tracy <12:42:56/11-27-56>

*****PRIVATE: Action Jackson
>>>>>[I wonder if that was really wise, placing R&D under your personal 
protection.  Some people might just be pissed enough to still try something.

Anyway, get some rest.  I hope Diana recovers well.  Has she accepted the 
heart?]<<<<<
	-- Ripley <12:45:46/11-27-56>

*****PRIVATE: Ryuga
>>>>>[Ah, Ryaka is the name of the corp.  Punishment was meted out for that
error.

In any case, you know what has happened, and what will happen in the future.
 I have come upon information about Haven that says it will happen sooner
than we would like.  There is great magic there, and it has all ready drawn a
wraith to it.  A moth to the flame as it were.  It is not likely to breach to
walls in the near future, but with such power, it is only a matter of time.

The magic must be stopped.  Or at the least, brought down in power.  We might
be able to survive the next Scourge, but the humans?]<<<<<
        --Draig Un<11:19:35/27-11-56>

*****PRIVATE: Serenity Security
>>>>>[  There is an official meeting scheduled for 2 PM tomorrow at the office.
We'll be discussing what direction we should be heading in.  Jason ostensibly
left me in charge when he decided he needed some time away, but we need to
discuss this to make sure that everyone agrees with the way that we're going.

Let me know if you can't make it.  ]<<<<<
        -- Griffyn <16:45:32/11-27-56>
	   Acting Chairman of the Board
	   Serenity Security

*****PRIVATE: Griffyn
>>>>>[  Hey buddy, Tris and I will be there tomorrow.  You already know that
we're behind you.  ]<<<<<
        -- Neuron Basher <16:53:20/11-27-56>
	   Head of Matrix Operations
	   Serenity Security

*****PRIVATE: Draig Un
>>>>>[I suggest we wait until after the trial, before doing anything.  For as
you know, I have an ally who can see many things that will happen.]<<<<<
         -- Ryuga (16:50:30 PST/ 11:27:56)

>>>>>[BITCH!  YOU FUCKING BITCH!!!!!!  I'M GOING TO TAKE YOU OUT!!!!  I so
swear on the swords of Dragon.]<<<<<
         -- Shadow (16:55:30 PST/ 11:27:56)

>>>>>[So, Velli, why did you do it?  Why did you kill Dragon?  It was a
warning, neh?  None of us have interfered with you, yet.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

>>>>>[Sorry about the outburst.  We just recieved Dragon's swords by
professional courier, with them was a note which read "remember".]<<<<<
         -- Shadow (17:00:30 PST/ 11:27:56)

>>>>>[More to life than hardware? Waitasec, let me think...
<<SYS.DELAY: 33.8 sec.>>
You're kidding, right?]<<<<<
	--Moonwalker <HIS/tory>

>>>>>[Back from the long holiday weekend of getting my hand lopped 
off once and for all (and getting a really wiz phone instead), but 
enough about my problems.  When I got back to my flop, I found a 
package from a fraternal neo-anarchist brother of mine from CalFree.
He says he taped it offa of an SF local cable channel.

Watch this and then we'll play "Name-that-Neurotic-Elf".

+++++ BEGIN VID

The video comes up with a shot of a room, bare but for a table and 
flagstaffs on either side.  Students of ancient history in the 
audience will recognize a forty-eight star US flag and an old 
California "Bear Flag".

A man is sitting behind the table, a kafiyeh wrapped around his head 
with the loose ends pulled up, hiding most of his face.  If you're 
thinking the headwrap looks like a tablecloth stolen from an Italian 
restaurant, you'd be on the right track.

The masked man stands up quickly, with the chair skittering out from 
behind him.  "People of San Francisco!  We have been held prisoner of 
the corporate empire of the Japanese long enough!  Throw off the 
shackles of oppression and return to our rightful place in the 
California Free State!  By driving the Imperial Marines from San 
Francisco, we can return to -"

+++++ INTERUPT

Sorry, you get the idea.  "Overthrow the government, line 'em up 
against the wall, loot, pillage, kill, yuddah, yuddah, yuddah, blah, 
blah, blah."  You get the idea.  Same ole revolutionary crap we've 
been seeing for the last hundred years.  Let me forward to the good 
part.

+++++ RESUME

"- the Metahuman Action Committee, demand the release of fifty of our 
metahuman brothers from Imperial prisons, the immediate recall of 
Imperial troops to the Home Islands, the reduction in corporate 
security assets by one-half over a ten-year drawdown, equal 
employment for metahumans, an increase in the minimum wage, real meat 
Stuffers, wet sloppy kisses that go on for a week, protected habitat 
for the agropelter, recognized sentience for the Bandersnatch and 
finally the recognition of lawyers as a nuisance species and the 
establisment of a bounty for captured lawyers, dead or alive.

"We will kill five Imperial-Marines or San Francisco policeman each 
day until the prisoners are released.  If the remaining demands are 
not met by noon, December first, a disaster beyond imagination will 
occur in San Francisco."

+++++ END VID

During that last rant, am I the only one that started to notice that 
the way Fred- er, the speaker's jaw didn't seem to move in sink with 
the words?  You think maybe somebody intercepted the original tape and 
re-dubbed in their own demands?  But then, why leave in the first 
few, legit (if not outrageous) sounding ones?]<<<<<
        -- Rumormonger (Always / Tuned-In)

>>>>>[  I know some of you people have contacts with Serenity, so I thought
this might be of interest.

+++++Forwarded message:  Seattle/FinancialNet/Update-103885

Serenity Security, a Seattle-based security firm, has announced that it's
President and CEO, Jason Stormwind, has taken an indefinite leave of absence
from the firm for undisclosed personal reasons.  The board of Serenity had
an emergency session this afternoon and has unanimously chosen one of it's
members, David Jarman to replace Stormwind in the interim.

Serenity, which has been quiet for the past few weeks, promises a dramatic
increase in it's public exposure in the near future as they gear up to handle
an influx in contracts that have been recieved recently.  They have reportedly
secured contracts with several large Seattle firms

+++++End Forwarded Message ]<<<<<
        -- Black Market <15:02:49/11-28-56>

*****PRIVATE: Shade
>>>>>[Yo, man.  How you be?  As per the li'l conversation I had with a
certain...mutual friend, I be here to let you know that you'll have the rigged
support for the upcoming festivities.  I'm speakin' for myself and several of
my business partners.  I had a younger brother get messed up the last time
that devil showed its face, and we all agree that we don' want it happenin'
again.  Contact me at <ENCRYPTED> so you and your people can get with me and
my people so we can do this.

By the way, I heard that our mutual friend be recoverin' from some sort of
trauma.  I do trust it was a good part of what we're gonna be up to?]<<<<<
        --  V-12 <16:26:30 / 11-28-56>

*****Private: Dark Stranger
>>>>>[I have spent some time researching Haven's history.  This area is noted
for magical activity.  Spirits, elementals, and other creatures have been
summoned here in greater and lesser forms many times.  The background count
of the area fluctuates upward occasionally.  Also, the stones around Haven
are too regular to seem to be random patterns.  The resemble arrangements
that I have seem in my ancestral land of Ireland and Britain.  They have a
stone circle which encompases the several acres of Haven!
     Also, there is another spirit at Haven.  It reminds me of a free
spirits, but is neither an elemental or a nature spirit.  It does not appear
to be evil according to my sources, but it is definitely weird.
     Don't go it alone there, allow me to come with you.  I have the wraiths
true name, and will present you with a copy of the research I have
done.]<<<<<
        --  Shade <17:08:06 / 11-26-56>

*****Private: Dark Stranger, Thelesentia
>>>>>[  You have my Word.]<<<<<
        -- Shade <24:52:38 / 11-29-56>

*****Private: V-12
>>>>>[We'll be there.]<<<<<
        -- Shade <01:50:48 / 11-29-56>

>>>>>[Hrmph, our little jyhad leaked up North, huh?  Damn, looks like 
I don't have someplace to slink off to when things get too hot....  
Well, I'll always have Paris.....]<<<<<
        -- Mustafa Frypp (10:10:10 / 11-29-56)

*****PRIVATE: Ryuga
>>>>>[Agreed.  We should have at least that much time.

In the meantime, perhaps you should send an emissary of your own to
investigate.  My pets know much, but not enough.]<<<<<
        --Draig Un<10:38:23/28-11-56>

*****PRIVATE TO: Trideo Pirate
>>>>>[Thanks.]<<<<<
        -- Cybil <14:44:29/11-29-56>

>>>>>[I've been away for a few days, and I can already sense that you guys
are slowly losing touch with the sunny daylight filled world you gave up.
So for that reason, here's the first of the files...

+++++Include File: SI.transcript.Warrior.Rebutt
+++++Read File? <y/n>y

"Warrior DataSystems has given us complete access to the accident site.
What we found was both regrettable and a warning to all blackmarket arms
dealers out there. The weapon responsible for the grizzly slayings was
actually a peice of blackmarket hardware sold to WDS only three weeks
before the accident. Although the weapon's casing was a copy of
the recently released Sheppard-Intrepid Vigilent, the hardware inside was
an out of date Marksman from Firestorm. According to our primary analysis,
the weapon suffered a hardware malfunction in one of the actuator splines
due to being kept in hard vacuum 24 hours a day. 
 
 For public saftey, Sheppard-Intrepid is in the process of calling all
_legitimate_ owners of Sheppard-Intepid Industries hardware. This covers
our _entire_ product line, from home/business security systems, to
cybernetics, to bioware implants. If you own any peice of hardware labeled
as SI, but do not receive a call from an authorized Sheppard-Intrepid
dealer within the next week, please inform us. Being a market leader, we
are often imitated, this is something of which we are both aware and
proud. But we don't want this to cost lives.
 
 For that reason, we are offering an equipment exchange. Should you own
any piece of hardware, sold to you legally as a legitimate Sheppard
Intrepid, we offer to replace it, for a minimal charge, with the latest
version of our own line.

 To all this considering switching away from Sheppard-Intrepid products,
remember this: No SI product has EVER malfunctioned when it was being used
under the proper conditions. We have one of the BEST safety records in the
protection industry. To all those considering switching to SI products: do
it. Just make sure what you buy is from a legitimate dealer."

     That was from Monday. Sorry I took so long. More coming up
soon...]<<<<< 
        -- Cybil <15:27:16/11-29-56>

*****PRIVATE: Velli
>>>>>[Bye bye, Miss American Pie...]<<<<<
	-- Pulp Fiction <13:40:36/11-29-56>

>>>>>[+++++Include Trideo feed
This is your action news reporter, Steven Stalker.  Today, Craig Industries
and Halmir Manufacturing both announced they are in the process of replacing
security equipment purchased from Sheppard-Intrepid Industries with Vathor
Armaments and Security products.  Theses two corporations cited the lack of
reliability of S-I I. products.  

In related news Calanthus Vineyards announced it was replacing security
equipment purchased from Maxim Arms.  They, too, have switched to Vathor
Armaments and Security, lack of reliability of both the equipment and
non-lethal ammunition were the cited reasons.

Vathor Technologies stock has jumped from 20 and three quarters to 50=Y= a
share, since the beginning of Vathor Armaments and Security's ad campaign.
+++++End Trideo]<<<<<
         -- KTAN News Agency (17:15:30 PST/ 11:29:56)

*****PRIVATE: Buzz
>>>>>[Max, I have some bad news.]<<<<<
         -- Firefox (17:16:30 PST/ 11:29:56)

*****PRIVATE: Firefox
>>>>>[Lis, what is it? *sigh*]<<<<<<
        -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: Buzz
>>>>>[Dragon's swords are missing.]<<<<<
        -- Firefox (17:18:30 PST/ 11:29:56)

*****PRIVATE: Firefox
>>>>>[WHAT???!!!!]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: Buzz
>>>>>[You heard me.]<<<<<
         -- Firefox (17:20 PST/ 11:29:56)

*****PRIVATE: Firefox
>>>>>[I know...this is just great...Was there any indication who took
them?]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: Buzz
>>>>>[None.  No evidence of a break-in, or of magic being used.  Both Carmen
and I checked the Astral.]<<<<<
         -- Firefox (17:22:30 PST/ 11:29:56)

*****PRIVATE: Firefox
>>>>>[Looks like I'll have to change the security settings.]<<<<<
         -- Buzz (The one the Only...Human Bee in the Matrix)

*****PRIVATE: Shade
>>>>>[Must not have checked your Incoming before you sent out Outgoing, eh?

As you now know, I recognize the ritual circle.  Similar, but clearly
different from the druidic circles.

You say there is another spirit type there?  I cannot say as I noticed.  I
was far more concerned with the radiant mana and the basement.  

Forward your research over to me.  I'll want to take a look at it before we
take on the wraith.]<<<<<
        --the Dark Stranger<10:40:12/11-29-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Ripley
>>>>>[Janice's doing ok.  Jasmine and Nightfox are going to give their 
first go at the spell this weekend.  She's not rejected the heart, and 
considering it's a cloned one, it's a good thing.  I'm afraid that the 
wounds and surgery could have damaged her magical ability, but the 
magicians say that I did a good enough job that I shouldn't have to worry 
about that.

Wise or not, Ripley, I had to put them under protection.  I didn't want 
to have runners trying to frag with Haven, and they are my only 
connections to the corp that did this to Janice.  Sure, I'd love to be 
able to say that it was Maxim, but I know at least 12 other corps that 
do the same thing to thier special operatives, or to their unknowing 
assassins.]<<<<<
	--  Action Jackson <07:09:27/11-30-56>

>>>>>[We just came back from ANOTHER hoop-kicking run... But don't expect
to hear about it for the next five or six months...
 
   And just because we know you ALL care: Jen just bought herself a cat
last night. Heres a pic of it:

+++++Include file: Ball.o'.cute.and.fuzzy.fur

   We think it's male. But you can never tell with kittens...]<<<<<
        -- Jen and Gabe <14:37:07/11-30-56>

>>>>>[Greetings all - I'm sorry I haven't been around lately, but work
calls, as always. For your info, the auction of exclusive, beyond the border
Aztlan vid material is coming to a finish. I will close the bidding by tomorrow
12:00 PM. If yer interested in getting it, bid now!
 
Current bidding rests at 10K nuyen. Don't bother me with anything less]<<<<<
        -- Gutsys (15:12:32/11-30-56)

>>>>>[I hope to be able to prove you wrong in this regard, sir.  Haven 
will become rather an oasis where honor, education, knowledge, and hope 
reign supreme instead of chaos, fear, hate, and apathy.  Perhaps when Pat 
has been released we may all sit down somewhere and we can show you our 
plans for the future and how we work to ensure they cannot be 
perverted.]<<<<<
	--  Mozart <19:08:02/11-30-56>

*****PRIVATE:  Maxim Internal Communications Log
>>>>>[

"Good afternoon, Ma'am.  How are you today?"

Well, John.  How goes the missile test in Nevada?

"I've just recieved word that the the Flying Fox performed well within 
tolerances.  We tested both weapons and they both performed perfectly."

I'm glad to hear that.  Question:  We sent four prototypes into Ute to 
test....

"I'm sorry.  All four were used.  The two concrete filled missiles hit 
within 2 meters of thier targets.  It appears that the signature/ 
sillouette recognition system on the missiles work very well.  The two 
active weapons totally destroyed thier targets."

And were the Ute reps impressed?

"They're still not sure that they need cruise missiles for their 
defense.  However, our experts demonstrated thier unique capabilities 
with the 4 missiles we had, and they're convinced for the time being."

And the special missile?

"We recieved permission to fire it two hours ago, and will do so in 38 
minutes when most of the sattelites are out of the sky.  It's CRDD 
profile is too distinctive.  But as it's meerly a difference in 
controlling software, I'm convinced it will work as well as the others 
today did."

Excellent.  I've recieved word from AM that the first weapon's material 
was shipped to Peregrine 4 hours ago, and Peregrine has told me that they 
had begun fabrication.

"'Let the games begin...'"

They began a while ago, John.

"Yes Ma'am."

What about Sheppard-Intrepid?  I've not heard much about thier operations 
in the news recently.

"I ordered the attempts to manufacture malfunctions ceased for the time 
being.  They'd suffered about as much as could be expected from that 
particular product line.  I've authorized a few nuisance runs personally, 
and we're searching to see if they could provide us with some 
enhancements in our own product line.  We've had a little success, but if 
we bother them too much, we could attract attention ourselves."

Speaking of which, what is happening with the Wraith?

"We recovered the flight recorder and we have ruled out pilot error.  In 
fact, it appears that several components failed.  The engineers are 
looking over the other Wraiths we have around to be sure that they are 
malfunciton free.  They've duplicated the situations that the recorder 
recorded, and so far no failures on the parts that appear to have failed 
have occured.  It appears, to preliminary evidence, that the Wraith was 
sabotaged.  More evidence will be forthcoming, I'm certain."

And what about this other security corp, Vathor?

"Intelligence shows them to be up and coming, but also a minimal threat 
to our current market sector.  Yes, they can take minor contracts from 
MSI, but none of the larger contracts are in areas that they can compete 
in.  Vathor would have to open entire branches and move thousands of 
security guards to take those from us.  They are a minor inconvenience."

The time to stop minor inconveniences is when they are still minor.  If 
Ares or the others had stopped Maxim when they should have, we would not 
be talking now.

"Very true.  However, they appear to be in the market with Sheppard- 
Intrepid, and those two corps appear to be far more inherently 
competitive than Maxim and S-I.  Leaving Vathor alone for the time being 
might be the best thing we could do against S-I at this point.  Far 
better, even, than further product failures or similar difficulties."

Let me think on that.  For now, what you say has merit.  If they destroy 
each other, then we could possibly step in and buy up the peices.  Now, 
what about this Pulp Fiction.  Any leads?

"A few.  It is possible that the leader is a woman who had a relationship 
with your ex-comrade, Caine."

That's a name I do not care to hear, John...

"I know, Ma'am, but this time you must hear it.  If so, then nothing we 
can do will stop her.  I don't know for sure if it is her, but 
indications seem to point that way.  She used to be a decker, and perhaps 
still is.  But if it is her, we have a potential major problem.  She 
wouldn't let herself be placated.  And we could have a possible martyr if 
those she works with are as fanatic as she could be.  That would 
necessitate far more expensive security arrangements for our less 
important facilities than we currently have in place."

Drek.  You were right, I did need to hear Caine's name.  Keep me 
informed.

"Are there other aspects of your history you care to share with me, ma'am?"

What, you're vaunted intelligence can't answer your questions?  I'm 
surprised.

"I'm sure it could if I had asked it to.  But I've not."

I've torqued off a lot of people in my years, John, and will continue to 
do so for a good many more years.  Which reminds me, John.  I've hired my 
own guards.  I don't appreciate having them report to you before they do 
to me.

"I have a problem with that, Ma'am.  I cannot adequetly protect your life 
without men and women guarding you that I know and trust explicitly."

Too bad.  Deal with it, John.]<<<<<
	--  Maxim Internal Communicatonis Log <20:15:11/11-30-56>