>>>>>[We have our Lucifer's confused, or rather you do.  I speak of the
King of Ghenna, the Prince of Darkness, or if those lofty references don't
lend themselves to understanding, Satan of the old Dante's Inferno, the
book.  You know, fallen angels and all that drek?  Not the decker, though
I would have enjoyed seeing his filter...]<<<<<
        --  Dante(20:11:44/01-14-55)

>>>>>[ So what your saying, Dante, is that the elves will win since they
will live the longest. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <18:59:59/01-14-55>

>>>>>[ Cerise, your back.  Where have you been for the last month? ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <19:00:45/01-14-54>

>>>>>[ I've been in the Tir with Princess.  I am really tired so I'll give
you details later. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <19:02:02/01-14-54>

>>>>>[I have seen his filter.  I use one similar to it.  Crypts and
undead.  I need it to survive, nowadays.]<<<<
     - Necromancer <00:05:54/01-15-55>

>>>>>[Since you appear to be halfway sober, Ded-boy old pal, we need to
talk. Now.]<<<<<
     - Icepick <00:06:56/01-15-55>

>>>>>[ Crypts and undead? how cute... Tell me something, are there
leucrotta and toxics and banshees? Oh my! Please, don't hurt me for
mangling it to suit my purposes... ]<<<<<
        -- Silent Knight <10:27:11/01-14-56>

>>>>>[ Hey, Jackson, I need a good headware/bioware tech.  You come well
recommended.  It just may pay enough to rebuild your body shop. ]<<<<<
    -- CoHort <01-15-55/06:57:43>

*****Encrypt LONG_TOOTH v.1, CoHort*****
>>>>>[I figure this should be encrypted.  Just what does this job require? 
WillI need a full surgical kit, should I accept your offer?  And just what
will we be doing?  I have certain...skills, as several of my close
associates can attest to, that might be of service or advantage to us. 
And my contacts... Well, we won't go too in depth into those right
now.]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(14:37:37/01-15-55)

*****Encrypt GOLUM-V34.5.6-A_PRGFRED, Moriarity MPCP*****
>>>>>[The advance I asked for may not be necessary.  And I am well aware
that Central does not approve of my being out here like this.  Hell, I
wrote half the Security Protocols, and approved the rest of them.  And
whatever I do, don't compromise Central or Seattle or the outlet wherever
I am.  You did it once when I was on trial and it cost us New York and
LOTS of buisness, which I only recently got back up to normal.]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(14:43:30/01-15-55)

>>>>>[Boss, you're like a brother to me, even if you are sometimes
unbearable. But Buisness is Buisness, and your relationship with Central
is buisness.  When you turned over almost all your ownership to me, you
gave up your total control over Central and the outlets.  I run it now,
and I'll do what I bloody feel like doing.]<<<<<
        --  Moriarity(14:46:48/01-15-55)

>>>>>[Cerise, I think not.  Elves can never win.  Only humans ever win. 
Don't you know that?  Orks and trolls are excellent manual laborers. 
Dwarves do well in tight spaces, so mining and farming(where their bodys
fit between the rows better) fit them well.  And elves, however long they
live, are only good for entertainment and athletics.  And the best times I
have ever had have been with elven women, without compare.  But humans... 

But no, Cerise, if you die of old age, you win.  Regardless of your
metatype, if you live over the average age of death, you win.  If that
happens to mean that an elf wins if it dies at age 400, so be it.  If I
die, against all odds, at over 60 years of age, I will win.  How many of
you so-called runners can say that you'll die of old age?  How many of
your "friends" will die in thier beds of clogged arteries?  Not being a
true decker, thanks to I.B.A., I should have no problems whatsoever dying
of heart failure at age 67 or whatever age my heart, or cranial arteries,
or liver decides to turn off.]<<<<<
        --  Dante(14:59:13/01-15-55)

>>>>>[crypts and undead.  I prefer, obviously, to utilize the three books
of Dante's Inferno, Purgatory, and Paradise as my reality.  I wander among
all the greatest sinners of history in hell, walking among the bolgia. 
And those who have only sinned slightly are punished as the evil ones
below on Mount Purgatory, basking in the only dimmed light of the One God. 
And to travel among the saints and angels where only the righteous may go
is my pleasure. 

Yet I have not found a single runner even in Purgatory, nevermind
Paradise... And the residents of the bolgia await Solitaire and Raven and
many others. It is rather interesting that the Prince of Hell can't decide
where to put most of you, your crimes have been so many and
varied...]<<<<<
        --  Dante(15:07:35/01-15-55)

>>>>>[Hey there Dante!  Our employer wishes to inform you that, and I
quote, "If you do not lighten up on your current spat of ambivilance,
things will turn bad for you." I guess he thinks that your annoying people
all the time could draw attention to him, and he _really_ doesn't want
that.  Do you understand?]<<<<<
        --  Smith(15:13:03/01-15-55)

>>>>>["Our employ*****Warning!!!  Construct approaching...***** 
	*****link terminated*****

>>>>>[A simple yes or no will do, Dante.]<<<<<
        --  French(15:14:47/01-15-55)

>>>>>[.....yes.....]<<<<<
        --  Dante(15:15:15/01-15-55)

>>>>>[Excellent.  Just be aware, while keeping the individuals on their
toes takes them off balance as far as I'm concerned, angering them so that
they find and destroy you will put me into an unusual position, possibly a
dangerous one.  That will not be tolerated.]<<<<<
        --  Etsy(15:18:11/01-15-55)

*****Encrypt LAUGH_AND_THE_JESTER_LAUGHS_WITH_YOU Harlequin*****
>>>>>[We started tesing Masque's new body.  It performs remarkably well. 
I was rather amazed when he actually stood up off the lab table that first
day. His legs, and more importantly his new motor reflexes and nervous
connections should have taken several days at least to get aquainted with
his new body. It is amazing that it took no time at all.  WHOA!!!!!  Damn,
we pushed it too close that time. 

He almost fell over.  We've been doing movement tests; walking, jogging,
sprinting, long distance running at speed.  At high speeds Masque's body
is slightly off perfect.  He doesn't run normally, causing more joint
heating on his left leg as he kind of limps as he runs.  It's a minor
problem, but I'm astounded that he can run at all.  We were trying a
sprint and the leg buckled at the knee.  Nothing dangerous, and we
read...um, no damage to the leg.  Just a few connection problems with the
spine that we can fix while Masque sleeps. 

That was my fault, I'm afraid.  Uh, looks like Collussus is really upset.
I'd better get off before he rips the cable from the wall...or maybe the
socket from the wall...]<<<<<
        --  Wizard(15:29:16/01-15-55)

>>>>>[Hey chummers, long time no biz and all that.  Anyway, I've recently
come accross some commodities which I am looking to unload.  They are
called neuromantics or something like that, and apparently they are some
sort of drugs that enhance mental faculties.  Obviously, I've got no clue
about them (and I am not going to risk loss of magic by trying them
myself), so anybody who knows where the market is for this stuff contact
me.  I don't know what sort of time limit this stuff has on it, but from
the little buzz I've heard in the shadows, these drugs are not readily
available (yet?).]<<<<<
        --Journey <12:30.25/01-15-55>

*****Encrypt: WolfsBane; "action" Jackson MPCP only
>>>>>[ Ok, Jackson, here's the beef:  The Johnson wants us to take a
subject, extract several components, replicate and replace them.  A shop
is being provided, you need not bring your own equipment.  The implants
are headware; alpha grade, partial bio.  They may or may not be protected,
I suspect they are.  The Johnson claims the subject was unknowing about
the implants, and if we can extract and replace without the subject's
knowledge, we will gain an extra bonus. ]<<<<<
    -- CoHort <01-15-55/13:-7:23>

*****Encrypt DEPARTING_LIGHT v. 1.3: Journey MPCP only
>>>>>[ Hmmm, sounds interesting. If you can get it to me, Journey, I
believe that I may be able to come to an agreement. I might be able to use
such a thing... 

Contact me at LTG >>>Encrypted<<< if you wish to make a deal. ]<<<<<
        -- Silent Night <15:10:01/01-15-56>

*****Encrypt I_AM_THE_WAY mkII: Dante MPCP only
>>>>>[ Tell me, fool, were you born as stupid as you seem or does it take
practice? Tell me, anything familiar about my encrypts? If you are a REAL
decker, it should be.... ]<<<<<
        --Silent Night <15:11:27/01-15-56>

*****Encrypt MASTER_OF_YOUR_DESTINY CoHort MPCP*****
>>>>>[Ok, let me get this straight.  Headware, alpha grade, some bioware.
Possible protection on the implants.  Unknowning patient, and we want it
kept that way.  Go in, remove without damaging the implants, copy them,
then replace them.  Ok, I got it.  And as this sound real interesting, and
I need the money, I'm in. 

Only one problem, and that is the surgery.  Headware surgery is
unpleasant. Getting him into the shop without his knowledge is easy. 
What's hard is making him never realize that he was operated on.  I
suggest extensive magical healing in addition to my surgical skills.  Do
you have a mage available?]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(18:17:47/01-15-55)

>>>>>[he..he...  Wow, I haven't laughed that hard at Dante's expense for a
while!  Sorry for hacking your encryption, Silent Night, but anything that
my deck scans with Dante's name on it, directed at him or encrypted about
him, get automatically downloaded and decrypted on the computer in the
office.  Nice encryption, by the way.  And I'll tell you why Dante won't
answer.  He's most likely tearing his hair out right now trying to figure
out just what you mean by familiarity, and besides, he was born stupid,
but you know the old saying...."Practice makes perfect." And besides,
after that tweak from his old employer's paladins, he's going to be rather
quiet, I suspect.  Too bad too, I was just about to get a location on him. 
I had diuretic compound all ready to release into his home's
water(pout).]<<<<<
        --  Solitaire(16:37:04/01-15-55)

>>>>>[ No problem, Solitarie. Always glad to provide amusement. I assuem
you caught the referant then? It's amazing how much he likes to talk but
how little he knows.... 

Hmmm, a diuretic in his house water. I like it.... Perhaps a laxative to
relieve him of all the s*** he's full of as well, eh? ]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame <13:37:48/01-15-56>

*****Encrypt JOKER'S_WILD Harlequin*****
>>>>>[I certainly hope my constant changing of my encryptions will keep
Dante off our backs.  I have a program that says when one of our
communications gets downloaded without being read and everything that goes
back and forth between us gets downloaded.  I can only assume that means
he's working on our encryptions, trying to break them.  Let's hope we are
a long way from here, and totally finished with our testing and repairing,
before that happens. 

But the real purpose of this message was to tell you that Collussus just
reamed me inside and out.  Seems that the expert in cybernetic systems has
a complaint with my testing schedule, and wants it reduced to normal.  I
tried to explain that Masque was doing so well, and security was
diminishing so much(gradually, but still, with Dante still around...) that
an accelerated schedule was called for.  But his huge-and-heavyness
decided to pick me up and shake me until I promised to slow the schedule
down.  I'm not any weakling, but I still did something stupid.  I hit
Collussus...and broke three bones in my hand as well as sprained my wrist. 
Sometimes I just get mad....]<<<<<
        --  Wizard(18:49:19/01-15-55)

*****Encrypt Harlequin MPCP*****
>>>>>[If you want me to, Harlequin, I can arrange for greater physical
security around the lab.  And I'm sure that if you don't wish to handle
the Matrix aspect of security, Solitaire could be easily convinced to help
out there too. Unfortunately, the more we improve this place, the more
obvious it becomes, and our best security right now is to remain totally
hidden from view.  I'll leave it up to you to make the decision.]<<<<<
        --  Collussus(18:52:35/01-15-55)

>>>>>[Silverflame, I seem to remember that you have a son, a teenager I
believe.  Sixteen or so, I think.  I also seem to remember your asking if
someone had any ideas to help you raise him, a kid you haven't been a
father too for all of his life.  Well, perhaps Haven and myself can be of
help.  It is the least I can do to offset the way my kin treated you and
your buisness partners over in Tir na n'Og.  And repay you for certain
services rendered. We both know what I refer too. 

While Haven is a home for orphans, abandoned children, and street kids, we
offer each individual a sense of family and camraderie that most of them
have never had before.  The kids take care of themselves, and as long as
the rules are followed, there are few problems.  If you are still having
difficulties adopting to your role as father, or your son is having
difficulty adapting to having his father around, or has few or no friends,
Haven may be able to help.  If you want more information, feel free to
ask.]<<<<<
        --  Valentine(21:36:21/01-15-55)

>>>>>[NOTE:  This transmission is authorized by Valentine**

Val wanted me to come here and try and convinse you to send youre son here
to Haven, but as he doesn't care what I say, I'll just say that it's wiz
here, I like it, andthe other kids are like my brothrs and sistrs, and my
freinds to. But you need to sea it four yourself.]<<<<<
        --  Little Dragn DREK! almost...(21:40:43/01-15-55)

>>>>>[No.  Just liches, skeletons, ghasts, zombies, and all manner of bad
things.  Icepick - I need to talk to you too.  I have a problem....Talk to
you at the Skyline.]<<<<<
     - Necromancer <09:26:45/01-15-55>

>>>>>[My, my, a sober response.  All right, Ded-boy.  See you there.]<<<<<
     - Icepick <09:27:43/01-15-55>

>>>>>[What the hell are you guys doing?  Making people?  You are one sick
puppy, Wizard.]<<<<<
     - Necromancer <21:44:11/01-15-55>

>>>>>[ I'll think about it. I remember the place though, little one. How
did you like Sarah while your uncle was away? She said she enjoyed it
immensely. ]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame <19:53:21/01-15-56>

*****Encrypt: Cannonball, Jackson MPCP only
>>>>>[ One can be made available easily enough. ]<<<<<
    -- CoHort <01-16-55/01:37:43>

*****Encrypt: DuckShoot, Jackson MPCP only
>>>>>[ Hey, Jackson, the Johnson wants to start the bidding for your
services at 7k, and the equipment stays.  Do you handle tech as well as
you handle surgery?.  I recieved intelligence reports on the subject's
movements over the past month.  I think I see a regular slot for 2 hours
that we can use. How's that for time? ]<<<<<
    -- CoHort <01-16-55/05:22:34>

>>>>>[ Is there a Bear shaman out there think they can handle a head wound
with no scarring? ]<<<<<
    -- CoHort <01-16-55/05:23:43>

>>>>>[ Does it have to be a Bear or even a shaman? I cna put you in touch
with a mage specializing in healing and possibly a Wolf who's fairly good
at the same. Otherwise, I'm all tapped out; the kind of magicians I tend
to associate with do NOT tend to work much with healing beside the bare
minimum... ]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame <05:30:24/01-16-56>

>>>>>[Alright, FraterNay. A little jazz and lowlighting it is. Remember
"Stranger's", the place we first went to. We'll meet there. We certainly
have alot to talk about. Good times are here again. I have some incredible
thhings to tell you too. 

***FRATERX*** FraterNay, you know me too well. Although I do love my club,
it is a front. I needed to launder my money ligit, and a high style club
is a perfect way to do that. Not only do I launder my money but I hire out
my laundering services to "Businesssmen" in the community (for a 10%
commsision on every dollar). Through the club I creating a little
shadownetwork (I'm linking up contacts, running a few ops, doing favors).
So the club is a nexus point of my activities. But here's for the real
surprise --- remember how my aura was filled with black blotches from the
use of cyberware. No more. I'm all natural now. One of the people I met
through the club was an old Korean assasin. He told me . . get this . . .
that I had "potential". Upon further discussion he said that I had life
magic, but I was killing it with cyberware. He said that if I got rid of
the cyberware I would recoupe my ki. He said he would train me --- on
certain conditions (I can't reveal the requirements). So now I am working
with Tiger (my master), learning things I never dreamed of. I am faster,
stronger, and deadly that ever before. ooking forward to seeing you
soon.*****

So lets say Stranger's at ***MEETX****]<<<<<
        -- KhanX (11:38:12/1.16.55)

>>>>>[Khanx (KHANx???, the cyberwear maybe?), It's a date.  I am looking
forward to seeing the new you!  I had always hoped you would discover your
true potential. 

Now, If only I can find something to wear that will make as much of an
impression on you as the first time we met!  I just may have to go out and
pick up something new.  It isn't just everyday a gal gets to 'see' you
without those black spots you mentioned! 

Until then, enjoy the dreams, dearest friend.]<<<<<
        --  FraterNay <18:49:07/16 Jan 55>

***** Encrypt: Ride the Lightning v.1.2: Prince Solariel MPCP only
>>>>>[Prince Solariel, as you predicted the elements that wished to find
your sister made a foolish move to get her out of where she is living. 
Here's what happened. 

00:05:04 The human individual that has been previously identified as
Blitzkrieg appeared, with two teammates 4 blocks away from your sister's
house.  His 2 teammates were the indviduals known as Phoenix and Doomsday. 
The word was immediately spread to prepare our ambush. 

00:07:23 The ambushed was set up and waiting. The constant state of
alertness that you put us on helped us out, in this regard. 

00:08:03 Ambushed set off. Went off like a charm. There was only one
problem, before we could get the drug into Blitzkrieg he severly scorched
one of our party.  She is listed in critical but stable condition.  After
the drugs hit all of them we informed them of what the drug is. 

About a minute later they asked to be transported to Seattle to settle
some paper-work. They stilled seemed to indicate their willingness to get
the antidote from the poison.  The only one that may be of problem is the
troll. He seemed less than thrilled with the state of affairs.  Everyone
else took it stoically. 

So now we are preparing a sub-orbital for them to go to Seattle.]<<<<<
        -- Trigger <00:30:00/1-17-55>

>>>>>[ Cerise?  When are you going to tell us what happened during you
trip to Tir Tairngire? ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <22:12:04/01-16-54>

>>>>>[ Alright, Raven, here it goes. 

First off, Action Jackson and Solitaire, your not so friendly friend met
an unpleasent end the day after you fought Deathstroke.  It was quite
humorous actually.  Wintergreen had called "Titan" to a face-to-face
meeting.  Titan had the payment, 2.1 Nuyen in small certificed credstick,
and came in demanding proof that Solitaire was dead.  Wintergreen, Addie,
and Deathstroke had a pretty good laugh over that.  Titan demanded to know
what was so funny.  DS asked him what the mission was.  Titan replied that
it was to kill the person who had placed the virus in the Corporate Court
Computer.  Wintergreen said, "Exactly, that's why Solitaire is still
alive.  She didn't have time to place the virus when she was in the
system.  In fact after reviewing the computer logs of the attack, the only
person who could have possibly set the virus was the oddly absent system
adminstrator." Titan bolted up his chair screaming that this was and
outrage.  Wintergreen when on to detail how the virus code that he had
"acquired" from a source looked just like Titan's programming style. 
Titan turned pale and started backing out of the room.  Addie thanked him
for bring the payment since it would be very difficult to collect it from
a corpse.  Titan turned to run and Deathstroke picked up his combat staff
and blew a hole right threw Titan's chest.  End of story. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <22:25:25/01-16-55>

>>>>>[ That is nice, Cerise, but I was asking about your vacation. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <22:26:16/01-16-55>

>>>>>[ I'm getting to it.  Hang on for a minute. 

Now, Princess and I had been talking about the Tir when we were rescuing
Powerhouse.  When we got back she invited me to come visit for the Winter
Holiday and New Years since I had never been to the Tir.  You wouldn't
believe it but Princess is a Countess in the Tir and has a special permit
from the High Council that allows her to level or enter the country with
minimal effort. 

Well, I accepted and she got my paperwork filed and pushed trought.  When
we got there she told me to be on my very best behavior since she had to
Vouchsafe for my conduct while I was in the Tir.  I did my best to behave
and actually didn't get into any trouble until we went to this New Year's
Eve party. 

You see this young jerky Duke decided that he liked me.  Seeing that I was
"goro" he thought that I would be just honored to give myself to him.  If
you remember the last guy to think that I have sexual favors for anything
but my own entertainment, you'll realize that I was hard pressed to not
deck him right there.  I tried to excuse myself since I couldn't get
Princess in trouble. Well the Duke wouldn't stop bugging me and made the
mistake of trying to steal a kiss.  I laid him out on the floor and did
the same to his bodyguard.  This naturally got me arrested and Princess
had to come too since she had vouchsafed my conduct. 

It took ten days before the trial came and these Tir bastards don't have
bail! The trial did find me innocent of assault and the magistrate
strongly rebuked the duke.  The duke then sulked for several days and
offered me compensation for his dishonorable actions.  He offered me
10,000 nuyen to compensate me for my 10 days in jail.  I wasn't above
taking his money, so I grabbed it and got on the next plane out of
Portland.  Princess stayed behind saying that she had some political
things to take care off as a result of our little jail stay. I actually
feel pretty bad about making Princess stay in jail, but that jerk had it
coming. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <22:50:50/01-16-55>

>>>>>[ Princess is a Tir Countess?  She never told me that. ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <22:51:35/01-16-55>

>>>>>[ She didn't tell me either.  Once we got there everyone was calling
her Countess blah-blah-blah.  That's how I found out. ]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <22:52:52/01-16-55>

***** Encrypt: Justice v.3.3. Prince Solariel MPCP.
>>>>>[ Sir, the individual known as Phoenix has received the antidote. He
is on a plane back to start helping look into what happened over there.
I'm assuming from traffic on this net, that Blitzkrieg has healed himself.
That leaves Doomsday. 

We were almost able to track the on going arguement between Hammer and
Blitzkrieg, but a decker prevented us from following through on it. We
have no id on the decker as of yet. As usual. I'll keep you posted.]<<<<<
        -- Ice Warrior <21:26:54/1-16-55>

***** Encrypt: Fly away v.2.1: Prince Solariel MPCP only
>>>>>[ Sir, Blitzkrieg, Phoenix, and Doomsday are on a sub-orbital and out
of here.  We're about to begin relocating your sister.  They (being the
forementioned people) left about half-hour after they surrendered to us. 

Oh drek!  This just in.  Your sister's home is in flames, and she was no
where to be found.  I doubt Bltizkrieg and company know anything.  As for
we cast on them a detect truth spell, and asked them what backup plans
they had if they didn't get the sister.  They all responded that they had
no plans other then to leave the country after succesfully getting her. 
When asked about where this so called Firewraith was, they guessed that
she was heading back to wherever Shadowfox is, but they didn't know for
sure.  We're working on figuring out what happened.  Meanwhile, we have
managed to cover all borders, so rest assured, we'll find her. 

Our agents in Seattle have been informed that they are on their way and
when they will arrive. We're detecting a phone call leaving the plane.
We'll send the transcripted of the conversation to you soon. ]<<<<<
        -- Trigger <01:00:00/1-17-55>

*****Encrypt Silent Night*****
>>>>>[Silent Night, I hope those neuromantics work for you, but I'd keep
an eye out.  Apparently yesterday evening, after I delivered the
merchandise to you, the place I got it from (by default, I was in there on
other biz), a firm called BioGen, was raided by LoneStar for as yet
unreleased reasons.  It may be that the stuff is hotter than we thought.
Who knows, if you know someone who can reverse engineer the chemical
makeup, you might have yourself an up and coming tech.  Just watch yer
back, chummer.  You and I both know that LoneStar isn't the most congenial
group of slags, and if someone has the nuyen to have them in his pocket,
then he definitely has other things up his sleeve as well.]<<<<<
          --Journey <22:49.55/01-16-55>

***** Encrypt: Homeward Bound v.1.3: Prince Solariel MPCP only
>>>>>[ Sir, here is the phone conversation.

Blitzkrieg dialed this number:  ## number ##.  We traced it.  We only got
as far as the south side of Seattle. 

Blitzkrieg: Hello. Is Gregg there? Female voice: One second. Pause of
about 30 seconds. We caught the trail end of a trace on the phone call. 
Whoever did the trace was able to figure out that it came from that plane.
Male voice: Gregg here. Blitzkrieg: Hi Gregg. Just wanted to let youi know
that I'm coming back home to Seattle.  Finally.  Could you do me a favor,
and pick up Dan, Steve and I at the airport? Male voice: Sure... What time
are you arriving at? Blitzkrieg: In about 4.5 hours. We're on a privite
flight. Male voice: Okay, I'll meet you at the baggage area in my van.
Blitzkrieg: See you then.  <<click>>

Well that's all for now.  We'll let you know what happens in Seattle as we
find out info. ]<<<<<
        -- Trigger <01:08:28/1-17-54>

***** Encrypt: Meltdown v.6.4: Shadowfox MPCP only.
>>>>>[ Shadowfox, looks like Blitzkrieg, Doomsday, and Phoenix are heading
home. Whatever mission they were on failed. Will try and keep you posted,
but don't hold your breathe. ]<<<<<
        -- Doc Grizzle <14:10:47/1-16-55>

>>>>>[Drek. Bruce, I'll head up your way real soon.]<<<<<
        -- Shadowfox <@#:$%:*@/..:..:..>

>>>>>[Doomsday, I wish you best of luck. I'll deliver on my promise to
you. Rest assured. Thanks for everything. You may have been right. Phoenix
missed what he was supposed to do if everything went off without a hitch.
I assume this means that the antidote wasn't pure, or Solariel is being
his usual self and making it worth his while. Take care friend. ]<<<<<
        -- Blitzkrieg <22:52:21/1-16-55>

>>>>>[Hmmmmm Doomsday coming after me. With poison in his blood. Doomsday,
I don't think you'll see this, but if you do, I doubt you'll find me
before the poison takes you.  HA HA HA HA! ]<<<<<
        -- HAMMER <22:53:26/1-16-55>

***** Encrypt: Justice v4.1: Prince Solariel MPCP only >>>>>[ Sir, we say
the note. We have hired promising local talent by the name of Gutterrat,
to do as you require. He is already on the go. I hope he isn't too
late.]<<<<<
        -- Ice Warrior <22:55:15/1-16-55>

>>>>>[Blitzkrieg my man, you must be one hurting puppy. I caught you and
all your friends unaware. I must say however. Welcome back to North
America. I've been waiting so long for another opportunity to get you.
Sorry I interupted your ritual on the dwarf, but it just had to be done.
You all look ragged. If it hadn't been for the damnable city spirit you
would be dead. As it is, I am not even wounded, and you and those other 2
shamans took quite a beating. Don't worry though, I won't wait to long
before I come after you again.]<<<<<
        -- HAMMER <20:46:49/1-16-55>

>>>>>[You drekhead. Well I suppose it can't make things worse now. You've
sealed the fates of two of my friends. They have to go and get an antidote
from the poison that was injected into us earlier today.]<<<<<
        -- Blitzkrieg <20:48:49/1-16-55>

>>>>>[Hmmmm. . . someone poisoned you guys. I guess I better hurry up and
kill before my competitor does. Say, just who is my competitor anyway, and
why did you get poisoned in the first place? I thought you were better
than that.]<<<<<
        -- HAMMER <20:51:29/1-16-55>

>>>>>[Hammer I'll get you for interupting the ceremony... you *LINK
TERMINATED*]<<<<<
        -- Phoenix <20:52:19/1-16-55>

>>>>>[OOps.]<<<<<
        -- HAMMER <20:52:49/1-16-55>

>>>>>[This is what happened. . . We were in S.E. Asia, paying respects to
a certain area. We were looking as a favor for "Nodie" as Doomsday calls
him. Anyway, were finally got in a position to get the sister of Prince
Solariel, when an ambush caught us. They poisoned us and told us that we
could only get the antidote from the bastard himself. We'll you interupted
the second healing ritual to purge the body of the toxins. The first was
on me. The failed one was on Phoenix. Now the shamans are TOO FRAGGIN'
INJURED to heal us. I can't wait to wraith you Hammer.]<<<<<
        -- Blitzkrieg <21:00:21/1-16-55>

>>>>>[The feeling is mutual, traitor.]<<<<<
        -- HAMMER <21:00:55/1-16-55>

>>>>>[FRAG OFF YOU DREK-HEAD!!!!
***** Link Terminated by Terminal Destruction ****** ]<<<<<
        -- Blitzkrieg <21L01:55/1-16-54>

>>>>>[Oops. I guess the terminal lost.]<<<<<
        -- HAMMER <21:02:48/1-16-55>

***** Encrypt: Justice v.2.3: Prince Solariel MPCP
>>>>>[ Sir, Blitzkrieg and friends landed in Seattle.  They got their
gear, and got into a van. Unfortunately, before they left the area, they
removed all tracers and bugs from their gear.  When we went to follow,
they disappeared right out of thin air. We suspect a city spirit used its
concealment to hid them, but by the time we got a mage there, they were
gone. 

They have all the information to contact us when they are ready to, plus
we'll hire as best talent we can find to trace them down. ]<<<<<
        -- Ice Warrior <18:45:21/1-16-55>

***** Encrypt: Seeker v1.2: Prince Solariel MPCP
>>>>>[ Still no trace of your sister, sir. We're doing our best but we are
on limited crews. There is a possiblity that the fire might have been
cause by the one called Firewraith, but we have no evidence to support it,
considering Blitzkrieg, Phoenix, and Doomsday, said the same thing under a
detect truth spell and they weren't lying. We'll keep working on it.]<<<<<
        -- Trigger <11:52:52/1-17-55>

>>>>>[ First off let me say this. What your reading is time-delayed. It
was released by a friend an hour after I gave it to him. So there is no
help in tracing this message. 

It's all clear to me now. I was quite the fool to think that I could avoid
running into conflict with that so called "Prince" Solariel, who does
everything for "Good's" sake. (I ran this through a poor grammer checker,
it should be better than my usual typing self.) Back when I first
encountered Solariel, the very first thing he did was kidnap a friend
named Midnight. He threatened that if I didn't turn over the baby dragon,
that we were trying to find (and then turn over to it's parents) Midnight
would be killed.  Lo and behold, he killed off Midnight, when the people
that I was running with got the dragon to its parents anyway. I after a
verbal bout with his "royality." I vowed that I would never try and cross
paths with him if I could help it. 

Then I entered that whole mess with Ganz. Explored an island that was
privately owned and such. Earned myself on the better dead than alive list
yet again, and was hounded pretty hard. I noticed that Ganz's activities
have slowed down, but not gone away. 

I eventually wound up helping out Shadowfox. He pushed me enough to go try
and see if Solariel's sister would like to talk to people that don't want
her to be bottled up and be free. Not necessarily to have her speak out if
she didn't want to, but just to be able to live free without someone
always there to watch your every move. It was a nice goal.  To bad that 9
hours ago it failed. 

We got ambushed, Blitzkrieg barely warned us about the ambush. He was able
to hurt one of them very badly, but to no avail. We all got drugged with
this poison, that will kill us in 24 hours. 

We requested to go to Seattle. I didn't realize it but Blitzkrieg had some
wonderful friends of his, who were very skilled in healing. They helped us
loose our trailers and then healed Blitzkrieg from the poison. When they
moved onwards to heal Phoenix, Hammer, that ever present asshole,
attacked. Hammer's ever increasing body count of his employees is always
amazing. We killed a few of them, and they only injured Blitzkrieg, and
his two friends. 

So here I am. In under 15 hours, I'll be a dead troll. And no Dante, dying
of old age isn't winning, if you can't die free. I suppose I could go to
Solariel and beg him to give me the antidote, but that would be selling
myself to slavery. I can only hope that Phoenix knows what he has gotten
himself into. The same Solariel, killed Midnight. The same Solariel, who
killed as far as anyone can tell, Wyrm, by blackmailing Action Jackson
into killing Wyrm. It very nearly ended up in AJ's death. I'm still not
sure on how the hell he's alive, but I'm glad for it. 

I suppose I have a fair amount to show for my life. I've made some good
friends. Some powerful enemies. A fair collection of goodies to be donated
to my brother's Whirlwind's arsenal of toys. 

With my remaining time here, I guess there is only one thing for me to do.
Striking at Ganz is far out of my league, as is repaying Solariel for the
poisoning and killing of my friend Midnight. Killing Humanis policlub
dreks' is a far too boring thing to do, and besides I might get caught by
the police and turned over to interpol for all those bombings I've done. I
guess that only leaves one person I can find, still in Seattle. 

Hammer, you have made your last mistake. You should have never struck at
Blitzkrieg. I dedicate my last remaining hours to, at least making one
person's life easier. I will hunt you down and kill you. And then I'll see
you in hell. 

Blitzkrieg, all I ask of you, is too make sure that Whirlwind gets word of
what happened to me. It's in the file I entrusted to you. May you live
long, and find peace. And maybe figure out why Firewraith did what she did
and broke your relationship off. To all those who are my friends, I say
this: Thanks for all the good memories. To Solariel and Ganz, I hope you
die a slow and agony filled decent in to the hell you are making for
yourselves. And Hammer... I'll see you shortly.]<<<<<
        -- Doomsday <22:30:31/1-16-55>

>>>>>[ My pardon for interrupting but my filter picked up mention of the
Tir. You say your friend, this Princess, is a Countess? By chance, do you
happen to know her name or is it really blah-blah-blah? I'm always
interested in Tir nobility who have enoug... ohh, gall to either hang with
or actually be shadowrunners. ]<<<<<
        -- Jerricho <02:35:21/01-17-56>

>>>>>[Alright, which one of you scragged her?  She may have left me, but
that doesn;t mean you guys can go polish the slitch off and grab
everything she had. Especially my CD collection.  Give up now before I get
nasty.]<<<<<
     - Necromancer <21:15:06/01-16-55>

*****Encrypt MERRILY_TROD v. 2.1: Journey signature only
>>>>>[ BioGen, did you say? Hmmmmm, interesting. I will definitely keep
your warning in mind and move the research on the merchandise somewhere
more secure. I sort of think that my father would be a bit perturbed if
the source of 30% of his income was nuked by someone looking for this. Can
you perhaps get some records from their database concerning this? I can do
it but am not much in the mood for running lately. Anything further should
probably be discussed in person. My encrypts are good but they can be
broken.... ]<<<<<
        -- Silent Night <02:40:21/01-17-56>

>>>>>[ Chased out of town by a corp exec who didn't appreciate my
relationship with his daughter.  Engine trouble as soon as I get into
Salish lands.  My deck needs an new inversion control filter.  It's
raining, it's cold .... and the worst thing is you lot are fraggin
happy!!!]<<<<<
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

*****Encrypt HA_HA_HARLEQUIN_HA_HA_HA Harlequin*****
>>>>>[Today went really well with Masque.  Collussus gave me really dirty
looks whenever I seemed impatient with Masque, but besides that... 

We did dexterity checks today.  All day long.  I could tell that Masque
was beginning to get VERY bored with it all, so we called it a day early. 
He ' didn't seem to mind as he watched the trid all the rest of the time. 
His dexterity with his fingers is awesome, as we suspected it would be. 
His abilities to manipulate fine tools is fantastic, and I suspect that it
will onlyimprove after we teach him how to utilize the eye modifications
he requested we build in.  He even began to marvel at his ability to move
quickly, as he passed all the dexterity tests in times that only an
augmented human or elf (or cyborg) could duplicate.  He seems to be
looking at Collussus as a larger, older version of himself.  I will
eventually have to break him of this, as the technologies that built them
both are radically different, even if they are related somewhat. 

Masque seems to be getting impatient to leave the lab, something I cannot
allow at this time.  We still can't be sure of how he will react in a
social situation, and what he would do if angered.  I suspect the concept
of "limited strength" hasn't entered his mind yet, and it must become an
integral part of him before I let him roam free in Seattle.  And while he
seems totally sane, I must be sure that there are no long term effects of
the surgery to his mind. But as I didn't know him before the operation, I
cannot feel competent to judge this all important aspect of the healing
process.  I need you here every so often, Harlequin.  You knew Masque
before his accident and subsequent rebuilding so are more able to judge
his mental health, or lack thereof.  And maybe you can convince him to
remain here, impatient as he is.]<<<<<
        --  Wizard(21:15:40/01-16-55)

*****Encrypt BRAM_STOKER v2, CoHort MPCP*****
>>>>>[Two hours, huh.  Well, if you can get me the patient fully
unconscious, and leave me at the shop prior to his arrival for at least an
hour beforehand, and whoever else is involved doesn't bother me all the
time with questions as to why I'm doing something, then two hours should
be enough.  But there will be rules you will have to follow with regards
to the operation, and even the tech, and if you can't agree to them, then
I can't work on this one. 

As for the money, I need 27k, but as I doubt that the Johnson will agree
to this and haggling will take up too much time, 17k seems like a really
good number.  I already have all the equipment I need or this number would
be about a tenth of what I'd need to get the shop going. 

And tech wise, I'm pretty good.  I'm not hardly a master of the stuff,
being a specialist and all, but I can handle all standard tech regarding
chip duplication, burning, DNA splicers and readers, among others.  I have
a general to specific knowledge of implants required for generating the
necessary surgical placements and connections between the interfaces and
the implants. It would help, though, if you could give me a better idea of
what implants I will be dealing with.  Cortex bombs are notorious for
having atmospheric triggers, and micro-carteroid charges have been set in
more than a few implants I've had to deal with.  There are means to handle
them, of course, but it gets difficult quickly. 

Finally, the rules.  Anyone in the theatre wears full surgical dress.  I
will be using my bodily enhancements to aid my surgery, so I will be
moving very fast.  Stay out of my way.  I am a god in that shop, so if I
tell you to do something, you do it without question.  In two hours there
won't be time to explain what I'm doing, and with headware surgery things
can go from excellent to dead in instants.  All the tech I need will have
to be in the shop before I get there so I can put it in the places I'll
need it and familiarize myself with anything that looks a little strange. 

If it seems like I'm singling you out, CoHort, it's not intentional.  This
is meant for whoever comes around, not just you.  Got one more question. 
Will I have any nurses, or will the magical person you're looking for(or
someone else) double as my nurse?  I can do it without one, but having a
nurse will make my job about half as hard.]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(14:05:32/01-16-55)

>>>>>[Silverflame, I'm afraid that Bruce still has another week of
punishment for breaking Raven's vase, and that means he can't come on
unless I let him. The system has even been programed not to let his ID on. 
But he did say that Sarah and Saki(his father's old ally gone free spirit)
got along well.  And that he, Bruce that is, and Sarah had lots of
fun...after he got over my not being around.  I too must thank you for
having Sarah here while we were in Tir na n'Og.  I was rather worried that
Haven would be in a bad way when I returned.  Sarah did a remarkable job
keeping the construction under control and the children in line.  I seem
to recall that they all refused to go to school one morning...Hmm, I wish
I knew how she persuaded them.  I have my ways, but they often
backfire.]<<<<<
        --  Valentine(14:12:13/01-16-55)

>>>>>[ Knowing her, she probably just swept 'em up or made a gale force
wind blow them into the street. Or do they go to school in the orphanage?
Probably a bit safer the latter way. There's people like me on the
streets! *grin* But I'll ask her. Hmm, amazing, I had forgotten how much
both she and Becky like kids. Possibly I should ask them as well. After
all, they probably have a little more experience in the area than I
do...]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame <04:45:52/01-17-56>

>>>>>[ But thank of it this way, we are only happy because your life is
hell. ]<<<<<
        --Silent Night <05:55:23/01-17-56>

***** Encrypt: RollingThunder, Jackson MPCP
>>>>>[ I already got a nurse lined up for you.  I told the Johnson of your
price (27k), and he said 15k + some equipment (about 5k worth, junk in my
opinion).  I took the liberty of haggling a bit and got him to agree to
20k flat.  You owe me, mate. 

The operating theatre will be in an underground bunker under a junkyard in
Woodinville. 

I think I may have located an extra half hour for you in the subject's
regular schedule. 

The units to be extracted are an encephalon and a cognitive multitasker. I
may have located a tech to handle replication. 

Can you work with the subject in a magical trance? ]<<<<<
        --  CoHort <01-17-55/04:58:54>

>>>>>[ Go frag yourself Silent Night. ]<<<<<
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

*****Encrypt Laughing Man*****
>>>>>[Argh!  I hate having to drop off the face of the earth every so
often.  Its getting annoying to me.  You asked for add security? I can
provide that...how many beds you got there? There are five of us minimum,
more on call, who would gladly do it to see him or be around him. Plus, if
I'm in residence it makes my job that much easier.  But as to his going
public, what would you say to a group of us, including anyone you want,
take him outside.  We can sort of controll the conditions. And if anything
happens, we take care of it first, he'll be there to relax and have
fun.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <sdrawkcab>

*****Encrypt Jester, Mage, Samson*****
>>>>>[Finally, free time alone. *grin* Lets see, heh heh, what new techie
gizmo this does.  Oh.  Wiz, I think my outlook on Collossuss comes from
the facts 1)Harlie is a surrogate father, 2)Your kinda like an
uncle/father, 3)That makes Collossuss either a brother or grandfather.
*grin* No harm meant.  Its just another misunderstanding.  Harlie, who's
coming over?  When can I drive, you guys?  I mean, its almost cruel to
coupe up a rigger.  At least I got this deck to get out.]<<<<<
        -Masque <12:21:48/01-17-55>

>>>>>[ Ahh, if only I could... *grin* Just think of it, never worry about
pregnancy or venereal diseases again! ]<<<<<
        -- Silent Night <11:45:01/01-17-56>

>>>>>[Well greetings everyone. Apparently, my time is up. Or at least it
is if Doomsday can get through my security here. He does look armed to the
teeth though. This should be fun. Let's watch Doomsday in action, it
should be his last time threatening anyone. With the poison, and taking on
me to boot. 

Switch to camera. View:  
A quick scan of the block, shows a typically city block. A far amount of
traffic. On street level is the usual hustle and bustle of a crowd, and
there is a troll moving with the flow of the street. <<<< He blends in
very well for a troll. To bad he's going to die >>>>

The troll approaches the doorway. The address of the building is not clear
enough to be read, probably scrambled on purpose. The troll puts down his
bag. He then tests the door. <<<<Yes fool, I left the door wide open for
you. Wait a second, that human is setting up a sniper gun in broad sight.
Stop the human from sniping Doomsday! The troll is mine to toy with! >>>>

The door bursts open and 4 guards, all human (3 male and 1 female) come
out of the door. Doomsday immediately engages the humans. The female
breaks free and heads towards the human. The black human, a teenager you
guess, with a shaved head, quickly loads a dart into the gun, and fires
right before the female gets to him, at Doomsday.  Doomsday lets out a
yelp, and continues on fighting. He is devasting his opponents. The female
tries totackle the sniper, but the sniper is too quick. Someone on the
street pushes apanic button. The sniper smashes the butt of the gun into
the females back. Female emits a grunt and rolls to her feet. The sniper
slings the gun acrosshis back, and draws out something like a real thin
line (you guess amonafiliment whip). As the female starts to approach, he
lets the line fly. Youcan't trace the line at all, but it is extrememly
obvious that he caught her inthe throat with it. Needless to say she
drops. 

Meanwhile, Doomsday, quickly and efficently takes care of his own
opponents. To the humans' benifit only one made the mistake of punching
him. That human discovered how painful it is to punch bonelacing. 
<<<<Damn. The human ruined my fun.>>>>

Doomsday plucks the dart out of his neck. Looks at it stunned. Looks at
the human. 

Doomsday: Why the frag did you do that? 

Human: I was instructed to get the antidote to you no matter whether you
wanted it or not. 

Doomsday: Antidote for what? 

Human (confused): You mean you don't know. 

Doomsday: No and what am I doing here? and while I am at it. Who are you? 

Human (gittery): Look man, your Doomsday, your here to kill this drek-head
named Hammer... errrr who attacked your chums. My name is Gutterrat. I
don't think it should be long before the coppers come, and you are wanted
dead or alive. Do we go for Hammer, or do we beat feet. 

Doomsday: What would you do? 

Gutterrat: Beat feet. 

Doomsday: Let's go inside and find this "Hammer". 

Gutterrat (mutters): Thank god I'm getting paid for this. 

Gutterrat (louder): That ain't the wise choice man. Common, let's slot and
run, chum. 

Doomsday grabs his bag. Carefully wraps the dart up. And enters the now
opened doorway. Gutterrat puts away his gun, and draws a Predator in his
left hand. Doomsday, once inside, draws a hk227. 

Doomsday: Which way? 

Gutterrat: Only one way to find a rat. Look for the safest place to
defend. He's probably got an escape route from the building, but I assume
that he has gone up. 

Doomsday: Upwards it is. The quickly run up the stairs. They only run into
one guard. The guard expecting them puts up a decent fight, but is just
outmatched by his opponents. The get to the top. 

Gutterrat: Nice hole. Probably door at the end. Doomsday pulls out an
attachment for the gun. Puts on goggles. Then loads the attachment.
(apparently a mini-gernade launcher)

Doomsday: Should I knock. 

Gutterrat shudders: Why not. The coppers already know we are in the
vacinnity. Doomsday grins evilly. A part of him relishes this. A part of
him is sad. He can't remember what is causing either. 

Doomsday fires a beautiful gernade. It blows the door off the hinges. 

Hammer gets up causually out of the chair and moves closer to the door.
Making sure he'll be out of the range of the shrapnel. The troll next to
him does the same thing. 

Hammer: I get the human. You keep Doomsday occupied. Troll nods. 

Door blows off the hinges. 

Gutterrat makes a motion for Doomsday to go first. Doomsday growls.
Slowly, he creeps down the corrider, Gutterrat right at his heels and to
the left. Doomsday is about to enter the doorway, and decides better. 
Setting the gernade launcher to a rating. He backes up enough to not get
caught in the burst and launches the gernade. It goes off a foot in to the
room. 

Hammer and the troll wince as the burst goes off. They both had sort of
recovered when Doomsday came flying through the doorway. Doomsday reaches
out and grabs the troll. His momentum forces him to throw the troll, and
the troll goes slamming into the desk. 

Hammer expected Gutterrat to come around the corner. And met him with a
punch. Instincually Gutterrat ducked it and tried to punch Hammer. All
that resulted was Gutterrat being thrown into a wall. 

The troll however didn't recover quick enough to fight Doomsday. Doomsday
tore into him on full auto with the hk227 (you guess it is the silenced
version) since it is fairly quiet. The troll dropped. Hammer realizing
that he has to be quick, moves in to attack Doomsday. Hammer draws
something. Doomsday moves to punch him, and Hammer couldn't block it well
enough. It came slamming into his forearm that had drawn something. 

Hammer winces as the resounding crack of his forearm is heard. He switches
feet. Gutterrat gets up to his feet. Seeing that he has is behind Hammer,
he moves into position to attack him with the mono line. Doomsday,
continues attacking. Hammer not used to fighting someone with Bonelacing,
and without a forearm, decides to beat feet. Before geting out of the
room, he has taken three more punches. 2 to the ribs, and one to his left
shoulder. 

A guard enters from a side door. And opens fire on Doomsday. Doomsday
absorbs the bullets, but it is enough to let Hammer out the door.
Gutterrat attacks the guard with the whip and makes the guard drop the gun
as the guard takes a full lashing of the whip. Faintly inside the room you
can here the blades of helicopter. Hammer stumbles into another guard who
helps him into the helicopter. Gutterrat: Drek! You okay man. Doomsday: I
think I've taken worse. Gutterrat: Let's slot and run man. Doomsday grinds
his teeth: Lead the way. I'll keep up. 

The remaining footage is of them running out of the building. Outside the
building is a whole boatload of cops. Doomsday and Gutterrat step outside
and disappear from view. <<<<I'll get you too. Nice timing for a city
spirit to be around. You avoid the cops yet again. There'll be another
time.>>>>

Camera fades.]<<<<<
        -- HAMMER <11:52:39/1-17-54>

>>>>>[ CoHort, might you have use of my services on this one? ]<<<<<
        --  HellSpawn <01-16-55/12:41:14>

>>>>>[ Why, certainly, Helly, long time no see.  In Australia was
it?]<<<<<
        --  CoHort <01-16-55/12:43:02>

>>>>>[ Actually, the last time you saw me was when you were doing that run
in the Carrib.  I just arrived in town and you DID say to look you
up.]<<<<<
        --  HellSpawn <01-17-55/12:51:42>

>>>>>[ Okay, meet me at Beth's Cafe tonight, I'd like to discuss old
times, and even new times. ]<<<<<
        --  CoHort <01-17-55/12:53:24>

*****[Encrypt Spiral mpcp only|red five]*****
>>>>>[Yeah Spiral, we're arriving back in town tomorrow night, but we're
gonna lay low a while I think... This Red Cell Omega crowd is still out
there and they apparently want us dead (Join the queue guys!...) so if you
want to see us ..or Shades to hear his apologies for getting us all in
this mess!! Then just leave a message at the usual spot..It'll get to us .
I'm going back to the Enigma one-time pads for encyption from now.. so if
you are running low on keys for them tell me so and I'll courier you
some]<<<<<
     --  Vertical  <21:30/17:01:55>

*****Encrypt FRANKENSTEIN, CoHort MPCP*****
>>>>>[20k is more than I asked for(27 down to 17 was fine with me), so I
thank you.  And an extra half-hour will be welcome, as will the nurse. 
And while I would prefer to work on a fully sedated patient, a magical
trance will do as long as his immobility is guaranteed.  And unless the
encephalon is located in an unusual location, this should be relatively
standard.  I'm ready whenever the rest of us are, and would like to get
this done as I have other problems I would like to address relatively
shortly.  Nothing immediately pressing, but the sooner the better.]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(17:53:05/01-17-55)

*****Encrypt THREE_MUSKETEERS Collussus, Harlequin, Masque MPCP*****
>>>>>[Masque, you will not be allowed to drive until after we have fully
tested all your systems, perhaps several weeks.  I'm sorry if that "cramps
your style" but the stresses of rigging on your body will not be known
until then.  One of the more sensitive systems in your body is the
biological buffers of hormonal generators, pressure dampers, and jolt
compensators.  While in Collussus they had been standard equipment for
several years, yours are a new design.  They will allow you to withstand
almost as much acceleration as Collussus and will keep you alive in very
unusual circumstances as they were designed for high accelleration in
military grade aircraft, but they haven't been tested.  If you push them
too hard now you may find yourself accidently blacking out under light
acceleration of a Jackrabbit.  And until we are certain your systems are
callibrated correctly, that could happen all too easily. 

As to going outside...  I have considered it and found it workable so long
as you don't range too far and your telemetry data flow is uninturrepted. 
Also, I want Collussus to tag along.  This may seem paranoid of me, but
he's the only one of all of your, Harlequin, who has a prayer of keeping
Masque in check if something goes wrong.  Levitation spells only work so
well when your target can outrun, outmaneuver, and outfight(generally) the
best.  And let me finish one more day of testing.  On Wednesday you can go
outside the lab, Masque. Will that be ok, everyone? 

*****Encrypt exclusion:  Masque removed from the conversation***** This is
the progress report for today, Harlequin.  We did static and dynamic
strength tests today, testing all the micro-hydraulic musclature
individually and collectively.  Individually, there were a few minor
difficulties in the left tricep, right bicep, left lat, left quadracep,
and right hamstring.  They will all be repaired this evening as Masque
sleeps.  Collectively, his strength is about 3% above where we planned it
to be.  While we did overengineer his entire body, this was a surprise. 
We pushed his musclature to the limit and found that even at 120% of
maximum he could push his muscles harder.  They began to fail and become
inoperative at 128% above projected maximum.  In this regard we succeeded
beyond my wildest expectations. 

I plan for tomorrow to test his running ability again.  After the failure
and rebuild several nights ago he should be ready for the testing again. 
And as long as telemetry outside is clear, real world tests will be the
true ones. 

I want you both to guarantee not only Masque's safety, but also that if
anything unusual begins to happen, like a limp or twitch, or a headache or
anything he complains about, you will get him back here as fast as you
can. I will be getting telemetry from him as long as you stay within about
10 kilometers of the lab, and if I see something wrong, you also must get
back to me.  I'll keep in touch with you via phone or Collussus' sat link,
but if I see something unusual that you can't explain, you must get him
back quickly. 

And as far as bed space, I think we can make room for 5 beds.]<<<<<
        --  Wizard(18:16:27/01-17-55)

***** Encrypt: RacingLegends, Jackson MPCP
>>>>>[ Ok, the 20th will be the day, unless something unfortunate turns
up. You decide the meet location. ]<<<<<
        --  CoHort <01-17-55/15:30:23>

*****ENCRYPT Scribe*****
>>>>>[Ok, I agree to those terms.  I figured on having Collossuss along
anyway.  I really don't like to take chances.  However, if we run into
problems, I figureds we'd run interference before Masque gets to them.  If
trouble crops up, we'll be back at the lab pronto.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <swards>

*****Encrypt Dancing Masks*****
>>>>>[Hey kid, lighten up.  We'll be there in a few hours.  And boy do you
have studing to catch up on.  Not that we'll fill your time with studing,
but you still need to graduate.  Not only that... but we have a surprise
planned.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <Protectorate of the Young>

>>>>>[Hello out there! Is there anybody listening? The name's Widow, and
I'm looking for some work. I'm new to the shadows, and I'd like to hook up
with a group in the Seattle area that wouldn't mind dragging a rookie
along with them. 

I wouldn't be a burden. I was raised in the corps, and was trained by
them. I have some knowledge of fighting, but my main areas of expertise
are in the computer and electronics fields. I am not a full-fledged
decker, although I have some Matrix experience. I would be willing to help
out in any way I could. Just give me a chance. 

About my corporate background - I left about the corps about three years
ago for personal reasons. I have had no contact with my family since I
left. I can be trusted not to rat on a team. My knowledge of corporate
life could be useful. Drop me a line if you're interested I'd like to hear
from you. Thanks for your time.]<<<<<
        --  Widow (18:35:16/1-17-55)

*****Encrypt: Scum_Bucket_Fuzz_Detector v3.4 (modified), BOHICA Ltd.*****
>>>>>[Jackson, look buddy -- thanks for keeping yer lips tight after that
little misunderstanding last year.  I heard through the usual mutual
contacts that you were employed right now for a short job.  I just got in
town from the Windy City and I have nothing to do right now.  I'm not
QUITE broke so I'll do you a favor or three in return for food and a couch
if you have one.  You want I should hang out at your new jobsite for a
bit?]<<<<<
        -- Beowulf King-Lear(16:00:45/01-17-94)

>>>>>[ Hello, I am new to looking for work in this format, but a friend
told me to get in touch with either CoHort or Crazy Jake?  Is anyone
familiar with either of these two Gentlemen?  Any help would be
appreciated. ]<<<<<
       -- Jasmine(16:13:45/01-17-55)

>>>>>[ Beowulf, your memory is just as bad as always.  This time, you got
the wrong name.  But, yeah, come up to my Speed Shop, and we'll have a
chat. ]<<<<<
        --  Crazy Jake <01-17-55/16:17:32>

>>>>>[Hey there again, chummers. I'm looking for CoHort or Crazy Jake
myself, so if either of them could get in touch with me... 

Jasimine, if I hear from them I'll let you know... would you do the same
for me? Thanks, I'd appreciate it...]<<<<<
        --  Widow (19:20:49/01-17-55)

*****Encrypt: Floor_Wax v1.0b, Black Water Downs Industries*****
>>>>>[Jesus, I don't know how secure either this line or any of my
encryption protocols are.  I am trying to protect you from knowing me.
Look, if the Jacobies find I've transferred back here they might send
Stamen after me and THAT would be a tough ordeal for us both.  I fear he
would enjoy it anyway knowing we would both probably die.  I'll use your
name if that's what you like but maybe you should hand over an encryption
scheme you are comfortable with.  Grateful as always..]<<<<<
        -- Beowulf King-Lear (01-17-55/16:11:00)

>>>>>[ Ah, you must be that shaman I asked Rolling Thunder about.  Meet me
at Beth's Cafe at *Encrypted* and we'll talk.  I am wearing a black duster
and a black bush hat.  I'll be at the counter.  You can't miss me. ]<<<<<
        --  CoHort <01-17-55/16:22:23>

>>>>>[Hmmmmm, Who wants to know?]<<<<<
        -- Beowulf King-Lear

>>>>>[ Yeah, widow, what service could I be to you? ]<<<<<
         --  Crazy Jake <01-17-55/16:29:32>

>>>>>[I'll be there.  You can't miss me.  I've got strawberry blond hair
down just past my waist.  Yes, it's real. I don't believe in all that fake
stuff.  I'll see you there.]<<<<<
   -- Jasmine <16:32:20/01-17-55>

>>>>>[ So many messages, so little time.  Just come on over sometime, I'll
hand you a NICE encryption scheme I picked up about a week ago. Also, try
singling out my MPCP.  It may work better. ]<<<<<
        --  Crazy Jake <01-17-55/16:33:32>

>>>>>[MPCP -- okay -- I can trap the code, I'll pick up the public key and
my key later.]<<<<<
        -- Beowulf King-Lear

>>>>>[I was told by a mutual friend to look out for you or CoHort. I'm
looking for work in the SeaTac area and was wondering if you had anything
brewing where you might be able to use my services. I'm mostly a
computer/electronics person, but I have some combat training as well, so I
can hold my own in a fight. I got a couple of friends who might want to
help out too, so let me know ok? 

My friends, in case you were wondering, are a Racoon shaman by the name of
Blaze and a Street Sam who uses the handle Chance. Drop any of us a line
if you want to deal.]<<<<<
        --  Widow (19:36:06/01-17-55)

>>>>>[Mr. Beowulf King-Lear
   
I have found who I need.  Now to answer you're question.  A friend wants
to know.  You'll find that to be enough I'm sure.]<<<<<
       -- Jasmine <16:36:44/01-17-55>

>>>>>[ Oh, chill, Beowulf, that's just a new shaman for our group.  Me and
Jake can take care of ourselves.  We did in that last ruckus. ]<<<<<
        --  CoHort <01-17-55/16:40:24>

>>>>>[Chill?  When some mumbo jumbo dunce-hat wearing weirdo of mystical
gobbledy gook starts asking names, I get nervous.  Just a habbit.]<<<<<
        -- Beowulf King-Lear (01-17-55/16:42:10)

>>>>>[Beowulf King-Lear,
   
I am quite sorry if I offended you.  Didn't mean to.  Just for your
information though, I am not a "mumbo jumbo dunce-hat wearing weirdo" In
fact, you'll be surprised at just what I can do.  Let me shoot you once in
the leg and heal it.  Then, I'll shoot you in the other leg and heal that
to.  No loss on your part, just to prove a point on mine. 
   
I work better with people I consider friends.  If I'm going to work with
you, let's both share some respect.  Merci mon ami. ]<<<<<
       -- Jasmine <01-17-55/16:50:00>

>>>>>[Beowulf King-Lear I am quite sorry if I offended you.  Didn't mean
to.  Just for your information though, I am not a "mumbo jumbo dunce-hat
wearing weirdo." In fact, you'll be surprised at just what I can do. Let
me shoot you once in the leg and heal it.  Then, I'll shoot you in the
other leg and heal that to.  No loss on your part, just to prove a point
on mine. I work better with people I consider friends.  If I'm going to
work with you, let's both share some respect.  Merci mon ami. ]<<<<<
        -- Jasmine <16:50:00/01-17-55>

>>>>>[Whoa!  I don't let anybody shoot me anywhere.  If you wanna go ahead
and take your chances, that's your business.  SOME people around here
prefer to be careful with names and places.  You don't know me, and I
don't know you.  It is better for bnoth us that way from my perspective. 
If we are going to work together, let's not share ay information. 
Particularly with strangers.]<<<<<
        -- Beowulf King-Lear

>>>>>[ Nice try Jerricho, but I didn't say her name because she doesn't
want it spread around the Shadows.  Why do you thing we all use
aliases?]<<<<<
        -- Cerise <18:33:33/01-17-55> 

>>>>>[ I.B.A., you better hope that corporate excuitive's daughter was
legal or you present problems will pale before the trouble I will bring
you way. Do you understand me? ]<<<<<
        -- Raven the Mage <18:35:58/01-17-54>

>>>>>[Greetings once again, Widow. I received your message and am glad to
see that you have decided to join us here in the shadows. I understand
that you are making contacts and looking for a job for us to do. Let me
caution you in advance, my fine red-headed friend, do not always take the
first job that comes winging your way. It is better to pick and choose the
ones that have a better success rate, so that you can get some experience
before trying for the more difficult runs. I know that Chance will
probably tell you to go for the first job, or the highest paying job that
comes along. Do what you wish, but remember that I will not be governed by
such impulse decisions, and you will not be guaranteed of my aid if you
are so wanton. You don't strike me that way, but I must still caution you
in advance. Contact me if you find a job for us. I will talk to you later.
May the spirits guide your step.]<<<<<
        --  Blaze (23:10:44/01-17-55)

*****Encrypt Widow*****
>>>>>['Lo there Wid. Good to see you've made up your mind. I know that
Blaze has already spoken to you, so I'm not going to give you any tips on
how to go hunting for a job. I was just asking you if you found anything
out while you were out of touch. Did you discover anything at all about
Darren? I know that it was primarilly his disappearance that fueled your
flight from the Arcology, and I know that you've been looking for him
since you left. Have you heard anything? 

My concern is that you are becoming too obsessed with finding him. I mean,
it has been over three years since he vanished. How much of a chance do
you think you have of finding him now? I know its important to you, and
you just want to know where he is and how he's doing, but don't get too
carried away, kid. Don't let your emotions get the better of you. Trust me
on this one, I know what I'm talking about. The reason I lost my original
arm is because I let my gonads do my thinking for me, instead of using my
head. Don't do anything you'll regret later. I'd hate to see you really
get hurt. 

Well, as always, I'm here if you need to talk. Drop me a line and let me
know how things are going. 

Oh, one final thing, you want to join me and Blaze for a drink down at the
Sounding? I think I might have a line on a job myself, and I'd like you to
be there as well. The meet is set up for the 19th, at 2100 hrs. Let me
know if you're gonna make it. Thanks kid. I'll talk to you later.]<<<<<
        --  Chance (23:22:05/01-17-55)

*****Encrypt Chance*****
>>>>>[Thanks for the concern, Chance, but I don't think you need to get
too worried about me. I'm not 'thinking with my gonads' as you so crassly
put it. My relationship with Darren was more than that. It was spiritual.
It was true. I don't need some two-bit chromed-up street runner telling me
about relationships. So just get off my back about it, okay? 

But since you asked, I did hear some unsubstantiated rumors about him. Of
course, the trail is getting colder than Puget Sound, but I was able to
pull a few strings with some old friends of mine back in the Arcology.
According to what I've been told, Darren underwent a late goblinization,
and that is the main reason he disappeared. Trouble is, all the files I've
been able to access have denied his existance totally. Its like they want
to deny he ever existed. 

It's drek like that that made me decide to leave. And I'll never forget
that you helped me get out. You're a good friend, Chance, and I appreciate
your concern, but finding Darren, regardless of the condition he's in, is
something that I have to do. Would you respect my choice in this please? 

Oh, and another thing, stop calling me kid. For cryin' out loud, I'm
almost 23. 

I'll see if I can show up on the 19th... I don't have anything planned
right now, but you never know what might happen. Talk to you later
Chance]<<<<<
        --  Widow (23:32:01/01-17-55)

*****Encrypt Widow*****
>>>>>[Fine. You do what you have to. I'd say I won't bail your butt out if
you get into a scrape, but I can't. You mean too much to me. I'll see you
in a coupla days, I guess.]<<<<<
        --  Chance (23:34:04/01-17-55)

*****Encrypt CAT'S_CRADLE CoHort MPCP*****
>>>>>[North entrance, Black Junk Yards.  I'll be wearing lots of dark
colors and heavy clothing and a cowboy hat.]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(23:39:04/01-17-55)

>>>>>[ Did I neglect to give my [secure] phone number? I'm sorry, a bit
distracted. Call me at >>>Encrypt<<< or, if you want to scout a bit
beforehand, I will probably be at either Penumbra or the Inferno tonight.
The Tir is a bit stuffier than I remembered... Just look for an elf with
face paint and cyber, if you care to check astrally... ]<<<<<
        -- Jerricho <01:15:21/01-18-56>

>>>>>[ And if you are worried about me spreading it about the shadows, I
assure yoou the thought never crossed my mind. I am merely curious. The
Tir nobility is not THAT large and I just thought it amusing that I might
know her. ]<<<<<
        -- Jerricho <01:21:59/01-18-56>

***** Encrypt LocomotiveBreath, Jackson MPCP
>>>>>[ Ok, but we all gotta meet ahead of time for a complete gameplan.  I
have found an old friend, a sniper specifically, who will help us towards
our ends.  He will snipe our subject using a NarcoJect.  Any drug that you
prefer we not use, bring it up at the meet. ]<<<<<
        -- CoHort <01-18-55/01:50:54>

>>>>>[ Ok, Beowulf, Jasmine, HellSpawn, Jackson - we have to get together to
formulate a plan of attack.  What say, Beth's Cafe, at >Encrypted< tonight?
I'll reserve us all a table. ]<<<<<
        -- CoHort <01-18-55/01:54:34>

>>>>>[I'll be there.  And I do have a few requests on drugs that not be
used, but I'll worry about them when we meet]<<<<<
         --  Action Jackson(10:51:40/01-18-55)

>>>>>[Understood.  I say we get down to the business at hand.]<<<<<
    -- Jasmine

>>>>>[I'm looking for some people good enough to help me.  Send me a
private communications if you're at all interested.  Risks and rewards are
high.]<<<<<
        --  Durandal (10:22:30/07-18-55)

*****Encrypt Chance Blaze*****
>>>>>[Hey guys, I might have a line on somebody who would be willing to
work with us if it's all right with you. Her name's Laurissa and judging
by what she's told me, she could be some help in a scrape. Playing ice
hockey against trolls will do that to you. Anyhow, if its all right with
you, I'd like to set up a meet between the four of us before the 19th.
Would tonight be all right? I don't have anything planned right now, so I
could make it. If you've got a problem with it, let me know. I'll get back
to you later about times and such. OK? Drop me a line back and let me know
what you think.]<<<<<
        --  Widow (09:55:45/01-18-55)

*****Encrypt Widow Blaze*****
>>>>>[It's all right with me, kid. I could meet tonight if this Laurissa
chick is open. What about you, Blaze? What do the spirits tell you?
<snicker>]<<<<<
        --  Chance (09:57:30/01-18-55)

*****Encrypt Widow Chance*****
>>>>>[Don't mock the spirits, Chance. They don't appreciate it. I also
don't appreciate it. Widow, I am open to a meet tonight if your friend is
willing. Shall we say meet at the Blue Flame at 2000? Could you talk to
Laurissa for us, Widow?]<<<<<
        --  Blaze (10:00:07/01-18-55)

>>>>>[Hey Laurissa, they want to meet you, if you're available tonight.
Meet down at the Blue Flame at 2000. Look for me, I'll have Red hair with
a white stripe, and I'll be with a couple of guys. We'll be waiting. Drop
me a line if you have problems with that, ok? 

*****Encrypt added Blaze Chance*****
Thanks guys. I appreciate this. I'll meet you there about 15 minutes early
so that we will be waiting when she arrives. I'll talk to you later.
Bye!]<<<<<
        --  Widow (10:04:03/01-18-55)

>>>>>[Yo chummers out there....We have a new Samaria on the streets!]<<<<<
        --  Annihilator <12:15:23/01-18-56>

>>>>>[ How's Roland?]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame <00:00:00/10-10-10>

>>>>>[ Alright! The damn frame is working again! ]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame <00:00:00/10-10-10>

>>>>>[Widow, I'll be there.  I'll be the attractive red head :) wearing an
aqua and black "Pickled Sea Grass" monestary order jersey and a pair of
jeans. Anything in particular we might need for this little meeting?]>>>>>
        -- Laurissa <18:02:10, 01-18-55>

>>>>>[No. You won't need anything. We're just gonna have some drinks,
talk, etc etc... Actually, I just heard from Chance that a Johnson will be
showing up about a run we might be able to do for him. I think it involves
a penetration at Ares or something like that. He's got the details, so
I'll find out about it when you do. It looks promising, though. Meet
tonight at the Blue Flame at 2000. I'll be looking for you.]<<<<<
         --  Widow (18:08:25/01-18-55)

>>>>>[ Let me see, what is the best way to say this (Let me! Let me!). 
No, I'll do it Regent (Damn, you never let me do anything).  Jerricho, if
you know anything about Tir nobility you should have no problem finding
out who I am, so don't go asking my friends to tell you.  If you can't
find my name, than your (either) not as knowledgable as you think (or your
a twit).  I don't remember asking for help, Regent. ]<<<<<
        -- Princess (and Regent) <17:59:47/01-18-55>

>>>>>[ Awww, you mean I actually have to think about it? How
disappointing. Here I was. looking forward to a nice relazing vacation and
I must actually think about it.... How fun! Finally, something of interest
to do. ]<<<<<
        -- Jerricho <18:28:13/01-18-56>

>>>>>[Hey Coyote... got a line on a good job that you might like to help
us with. Get in touch with me if you don't have any other commitments.
I'll give you the details later, when I give them to everybody
else...]<<<<<
        --  Chance (21:11:06/01-18-55)

>>>>>[Hullo there chummer! I'm interested, if the job is as drek-hot as
you say. I haven't had a real challenge in a while, so I'll probably take
it if there is any possibility of a good netrun. I'm eagerly awaiting your
briefing. Let me know what's up. Talk to ya later...]<<<<<
        --  Coyote (21:15:40/01-18-55)

*****Encrypt Coyote Widow Blaze Laurissa*****
>>>>>[All right chummers, here's the lowdown. I'm not gonna give you all
the details, 'cuz I don't have them. I've been offered a job by a man
identifying himself as Durandal, who wants us to penetrate Ares in order
to destroy a tissue sample of one of their employees who's since skipped.
Durandal himself used to be an Ares Security man, so his knowledge will
make it a little bit easier to get in. He can get us there and out, using
a Yellowjacket that he 'appropriated' when he left. The kicker is, as
payment, he's letting us take whatever hardware we can get our hands on
while in there. In addition, there is a good chunk o' nuyen and some
'drek-hot' computer tech for you, Coyote. I think that there's stuff there
that we'll all be happy with. What do you think? Should we go for it? I'm
just aching for a shot at Ares... the stuff we could find in there would
be worth a LOT of nuyen. Come on guys, lets go for it! Let me know what
you think asap... I want to get this done...]<<<<<
        -- Chance (21:32:40/01-18-55)

*****Encrypt HARLEQUINUS Harlequin*****
>>>>>[We did it!  And Masque will be able to walk out tomorrow if you
desire it, as I know he does. 

The high speed limp was totally repaired, as were the tendon and muscle
damage from our strength testing yesterday.  He can sprint and run long
distances just like all other cyborgs: fast and until thier internal power
runs down.  But Masque's internal digestive systems make him hungry
whereas normal CBRs just have a power reserve display in thier visual
cortex that they can't ignore if they wanted to.  In this respect, Masque
has yet another distinct advantage over standard CBRs.  But then again, we
knew he would! 

However, all is not perfect.  His sprinting speed was kept at human normal
even though his system has been augmented to much higher levels.  And he
almost threw out a hip when he stopped way too suddenly.  The hip will be
rebuilt tonight, and we'll release the inhibitors one at a time as we test
every individual system. 

As for tomorrow evening, with all the telemetry that I will be gathering
from Masque, feel free to do almost anything.  Within reason, of course. 
But I am especially interested in his digestive systems.  He's been eating
the same nutrient paste that Collussus does.  It's nutritious, but Masque
has been complaining.  I don't know why, I mean it does taste like fried
kitten and everything...  but then again, fried kitten is an aquired taste
that one tends to avoid when one doesn't need to feed off gutter rats
anymore...  His sytems have been designed to be able to digest anything,
including the silverware and expanded plastic foam of your standard
Stuffer Shack.  As a matter of fact, his body will need some of that stuff
shortly as he hasn't been getting any since he was let up.  So run
whatever kind of foods you and he feel like eating.  He can turn on and
off his tastebuds and olfactory nerves, and there is no vomit reflex in
the body to cause problems, so even rotten food would work well.  But
please, vary his food intake so I can get a fair distribution of data from
his digestive systems.]<<<<<
        --  Wizard(21:49:31/01-18-55)

>>>>>[Sounds good to me, Chance ol' buddy. I think that we should go for
it. The rewards, at least to me, certainly appear to be worth the risk.
Give me a positive vote.]<<<<<
        -- Widow (22:04:35/01-18-55)

>>>>>[A penetration into Ares? That's the kind of challenge I've been
looking for! You can most definately count me in! I can't wait! This is
gonna be so cool!]<<<<<
        -- Coyote (22:06:14/01-18-55)

>>>>>[It appears too easy to me. Let me tell you some of my objections,
but not over this open channel... *****Encrypt Widow Chance Coyote
Laurissa***** There... that's better. I think that there is a very high
possibility that our friend Durandal may be setting us up to take the fall
for something. I have no idea what it may be, but this run seems too
simple. Simple runs for big profit often become complex messes with great
cost. If you still decide to go for it, I will go along, but I suggest you
find out a little bit more before we jump at something that seems this
easy. Those are my comments. I suggest you think about them.]<<<<<
        -- Blaze (22:23:31/01-18-55)

>>>>>[All right Blaze, I'll follow your advice... 

Excuse me, Durandal? Do you think we could get a little bit more info
before we go thrusting our necks out for you? One of our teammembers is a
little paranoid, and just wants a little bit of reassurance before he
decides. I wouldn't worry too much about it, though. We can probably
convince him without too much difficulty. Drop us a little bit more info
on your job, I think my friends would appreciate it. But I think we'll be
able to deal.]<<<<<
        -- Chance (22:35:39/01-18-55)

>>>>>[Sounds like I.B.A. has worse problems with women than me.]<<<<<
     - Necromancer <21:39:11/1-18-55>

>>>>>[ You women leave you, I.B.A. gets chased away from his girls by
their fathers.  That's right, girls.  I'm only 21 and I wouldn't be caught
dating any of the "women" I.B.A. likes.  My SO, Raven (TM), has made it
one of her missions in life to make sure that I.B.A. sticks to a strict
diet of 18+ year olds.  I hope he hasn't been sneaking. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <20:05:41/01-18-55>

>>>>>[Durandal, I need some work right now.  Need a drek-kicking decker to
blast some ice fer ya?]<<<<<
     - Necromancer <21:52:34/1-18-55>

*****Encrypt Chance Widow Blaze Coyote ******
>>>>>[Parts of the job sound fine.  I really don't like depending on an
unknown outside agent for extraction.  What happens if it gets real hot
and he decides to bug out?  We get left on a hot LZ and get to find a new
way out.  Gets costly in terms of manpower (and womenpower :)
        
I say we nominally accept his offer.  I think in addittion, he needs to
put up some sort a) medical coverage (going into ares tends to have a
negativce affect on life expectancy) and b) some hard cash in addittion to
anything we decide to pick up.  If there isn't anything fancy to borrow
while we are there, we shouldn't be doing it for charity. 
        
I think we need to rig for an alternative extraction in addittion to the
one he offered up.  He will be primary, but if we can get someone else
with a big vehicle or something ready to bust the door, either as a
diversion or an escape route, it might prove handy. 
       
I really don't trust this Durandal either.  Something isn't right. For
some reason, I keep having this picture of us getting to the Yellowjacket
with the goods, chased by a bunch of Ares goons.  One of use throws the
stuff in, he lifts off an leaves us to Ares. 
        
I'll take it, but something isn't right about it.]>>>>>
        -- Laurissa <00:14:06, 01-18-55>

>>>>>[ Do me a favor. Try not to be too destructive in your run on Ares.
If you were to cause major damage or kill too many people, I would be
honor-bound to tell Karen, you know, the manager here in Seattle, about
you and trace you down and give her your location. 

Have fun and be careful. Tell me how you l;ike the security, I helped set
it up.]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame <00:00:00/10-10-10>

*****Encrypt LIFE'S_JOURNEY v 10.2: Wizard MPCP only
>>>>>[ Just curious as to your progress with your new cyborg. Forgive me
for reading something you wanted kept private but I was curious. You can
be assured that it will take a long time to break this encrypt. Perhaps we
can meet? I am interested in new developments in cybernetics. My..
enhancements are starting to be only state-of-the-art now and I like to
keep an edge. I also have something that I'd like you to look into, just
picked it up from someone named Journey. Perhaps you've heard of him? I
would like another opinion on it. You may contact me at the same number as
before if you would like to talk. ]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame <00:00:00/10-10-10>

*****[encrypt alpha mk.11]*****
>>>>>[Coyote,Chance, I saw an unencrypted exchange between you two here on
the net and thought I might be able to get myself and/or my team some
employment I'm trying not to mention names cos this encryption aint too
hot, and I'm posting from a friends deck, but the Names Vertical, post
(encrypted please) to here if you're looking for me, we've a good team but
we're lying low right now so I'm also available on my own....]>>>>>
     --  MariaM  <11:07/19:01:55>

***** ENCRYPT: IRUSH4U 8.2: Vertical *****
>>>>>-I think i know a way of finding and contacting you, and it is a lot
more safer than through net. Don't worry... tommorow i'll be with you
guys.-<<<<<
     -- Spiral <14:25:35/01-19-55>

*****Encrypt Chance Widow Blaze Coyote ******
>>>>>[Parts of the job sound fine.  I really don't like depending on an
unknown outside agent for extraction.  What happens if it gets real hot
and he decides to bug out?  We get left on a hot LZ and get to find a new
way out.  Gets costly in terms of manpower (and womenpower :)

I say we nominally accept his offer.  I think in addition, he needs to put
up some sort a) medical coverage (going into ares tends to have a negative
affect on life expectancy) and b) some hard cash in addition to anything
we decide to pick up.  If there isn't anything fancy to borrow while we
are there, we shouldn't be doing it for charity. 

I think we need to rig for an alternative extraction in addition to the
one he offered up.  Durandal will be primary, but if we can get someone
else with a big vehicle or something ready to bust the door, either as a
diversion or an escape route, it might prove handy. 

I really don't trust this Durandal either.  Something isn't right.  For
some reason, I keep having this picture of us getting to the Yellowjacket,
chased by a bunch of Ares goons.  As soon as we tell him we destroyed the
sample, we he either turns and waxes us or lifts off, leaving us stuck at
Ares. 

I'll take it, but something isn't right about it.]>>>>>
        -- Laurissa <00:14:06, 01-18-55>

*****Encrypt Coyote Widow Blaze Laurissa Durandal Chance*****
>>>>>[He's got the mission correct.  I hope you're willing to give it a
shot. I can't guarantee your safety, but we can try.  I need that tissue
sample destroyed, badly.]<<<<<
        --  Durandal (8:36:11/01-19-55)

*****Encrypt Chance Widow Coyote Blaze Laurissa*****
>>>>>[Maybe you didn't understand me quite right, I am going to be coming
along. I'm not a Johnson, I'm a runner.  As for the info, it's basically a
2.4km traversal of Ares Personnel Offices.  We have one main objective, to
destroy my tissue sample.  When I said I skipped, I "appropriated" huge
amounts of "supplies." Anything we find, you guys can have.  There are two
places I think we should hit for goodies, the branch's quartermaster's
office (he is known for "appropriating" some of the better equipment) and
the high-security equipment stores.  I can get past all the non-living
security systems (maglocks, keypads, whathaveyou) without too much
trouble, but I need support.  That's the lowdown, chummers.]<<<<<
        --  Durandal (8:44:56/01-19-55)

>>>>>[FRAGFIN DREKFIN SLITCH!!!!*****Activate MAXIM COLLECTIVE Encrypt,
v?, Harlequin*****

At least one of my recent Encyrptions to you has been hacked.  A decker by
the name of Silverflame hacked it.  If he could do it, Dante can.  And he
wants to meet me to discuss advances in cybernetics and wants me to look
into something. This is the same guy that ran along with two others off to
TNO with Valentine. And as I payed excellent money for this encrypt, it
should hold up a long time. I got it from Moriarity.  He says his company
developed it, so this would be a good trial.  Let's hope all this doesn't
come crashing down on our heads. I have a feeling that it just
might...]<<<<<
        --  Wizard(11:52:13/01-19-55)

*****Engage MAXIM MINOTAUR BLACK ENCRYPTION*****WARNING!  Fatal force is
	an inherent aspect of this encryption program.  The designers
	accept no responsibility for injury related to attempts to break
	this code.*****
>>>>>[jdoacnkl andoiru asgh.....Coding set.  Purge is set.  Black access
is set and activated.  Message is encoded.  Send.....Received, Wizard
MPCP.  No access attempts logged.  Silverflame/Dante specific Exclusion
active.  Private Message only. CC:  Harlequin/Collussus MPCPs.  No
attempted access in CC. Privacy guaranteed.  Message commences: 

Wizard, this is an inclusion that appeard on our boards not 20 minutes
ago. Knowing that it related to your current operations, we felt it was
important to show you it. 

Enclosure, Dante Mail:

Greetings everyone.  I apologize for the method I was forced to use to get
your attention, but I doubt that you will object after reading this
message completely.  I am an independant decker who has been spending some
time watching the actions of several individuals and attempting to break
into thier encrypted private communications.  After several weeks of
effort on my part, I can report success.  Herein is a summary of thier
operations: 

A certain cybernetics researcher, street name Wizard, has obtained the
materialsand technological knowhow to generate an artificial body.  While
working for Ares Macrotech, he was responsible largely for the Cybernetic
Bodily Replacementprogram that have produced the Enforcer police model,
Gemini humaniform model, Dragoon combat model, and other cyborgs.  Upon
leaving Ares after faking his death, he re-appeared in Denver only to meet
up with an escaped Ares second generation cyborg by the name of Collussus. 
They traveled to Seattle where they are currently working on a new
creation, code-named Masque. 

This creation is another form of cyborg, although I don't know the details
of it's construction.  However, as Wizard and another street-named
Harlequin have been doing extensive testing of this new cyborg, it is
guaranteed to be above and beyond current cybernetic replacements.  There
have even been hints as to its ability to avoid detection and remain
undiscovered eternally due to its advanced technology.  However, so you
can yourselves determine it's relative usefullness, I have inclosed all
the communications from Wizard to Harlequin that I have decrypted.  I have
also decrypted and begun tracing of Harlequin's communications as well,
and will offer them up within the next week. 

As to payment, while implanting this file within your systems, my frames
deducted 10k nuyen from each system affected.  I believe you will find the
information valuable.  When I forward the last of the documents to each of
you, I will deduct further another 10k. 

Tracing this will not work, as it will only affect the frame programmed to
upload this message.  And tracing funds will fail as well as they were
moved prior to this release.  What you do with this information is up to
you.  I suggest you follow it up as the technological edge Wizard and
Harlequin have developed is substantial. 

End Enclosure: 

We did a check ourselves, Wizard.  It looks like Dante uploaded this into
over 20 systems nationwide, including Ares.  I hope your life insurance is
paid up, because teams from all over will be looking for you and
Harlequin, and they may just want Masque. 

End Encrypted Communication. 

14 attempted reads on bounce/traces.  No traces sucessful.  No reads
sucessful. 27 attempted downloads on bounce/traces.  13 downloads
sucessful. 13 successful downloads report:  13 successful purges.  No
readable copies exist.  Maxim Minotaur Encryption reads:  2 flatlines. 
	*****This communication from Central, Division of....suppressed*****

*****Encrypt The Morining Sun Phoenix-Star Rising MPCP*****
>>>>>[Atten: This was received recently on our machines.  The decker who
dropped it off also took the liberty of removing a total of 10,000 nuyen
from several locations.  Despite this theft, the information left may be
very useful. 

*****Include: Dante Mail*****

Awaiting instructions. ]<<<<<
     --Netwatchers Ltd., a division of Phoenix-Star Inc.
		(15:08:00/01-19-55)

*****Encrypt Only_the_lonely Phoenix-Star Command*****
>>>>>[I need you guys down in military to mobilize two combat groups
immediately.  They should be equiped for urban combat of unspecified
duration, and fully self sufficiant.  Also get word to the various
divisions HQ's to keep an eye out for information relating to the
inviduals Masque, Harlequin, Colossus, or Wizard.  No actions should be
taken against them directly, although every effort should be made to
ensure that they survive attacks by other concerns, use your discretion. 

Oh yeah, find out what you can about this Dante fellow. I dont mind paying
for information, but breaking into our systems is a cocky little stunt,
even if it is only a smaller subsidary. ]<<<<<
     --Phoenix-Star Rising (15:26:40/01-19-55)

>>>>>[General Broadcast:  Netwatchers Inc. is offering a reward for
information of or about the individuals Masque, Harlequin, Colossus, or
Wizard.  The reward will be scaled towards how accurate and up to date the
information is, with locations and current status recieving proportionally
higher rewards. 

Interested parties should leave messeges at *****LTG*****. ]<<<<<
     --Netwatchers Ltd., a division of Phoenix-Star Inc.
		(15:35:34/01-19-55)

*****BEGIN PHOENIX BLACK ENCRYPTION:  #RECIPIENT_LIST(Wizard)*****
>>>>>[Wizard, duck fast - I have monitored two Ares security platoons
deploying. I presume this is in reference to the message Dante posted on
Ares' network systems.  I have taken the liberty of fragging Ares' copy of
the file -- but I have NO idea how many copies got downloaded into their
mainframe systems.  I could only take the first one before more black ice
than I _ever_ care to see came waltzing after me.  Take Masque, torch your
labs, do whatever - get out of there!]<<<<<

*****END PHOENIX BLACK ENCRYPTION. TOTAL RECORDED TERMINATIONS: 11.00*****
>>>>>[Dante, you are the most miserable, drek-eating scum I've ever seen. 
If it's the last thing I ever do, Dante, you're going to spend the rest of
your pitiful life in the deepest circle of your "own" Hell - those who
betrayed - the Traitors.]<<<<<
        --  Durandal(15:53:20/01-19-55)

>>>>>[I'm looking for a few good deckers, willing to work on a team, you
will get access to some drek-hot computer equipment.  Send me a PRIVATE
communications if you're interested - I don't trust my own encryption
schemes anymore.]<<<<<
        --  Durandal(15:54:59/01-19-55)

>>>>>[Dante, if we happen to be in the vicinity of Ares any time soon,
what is so breathing room worth to you?]>>>>>
        -- Laurissa <17:20:17, 01-19-55>

***** ENCRYPT WIDOW COYOTE BLAZE DURANDAL CHANCE *****
>>>>>[How long are we looking to be inside?  Durandal, you said the total
distance is 2.4 km.  Anyway to cut it down? 

How big are the hallways in Ares Personell?  What's the cargo cap on the
Yellowjacket?  I'm thinking that a small go cart or 4 wheeler aught to
allow us a lot quicker time.  The quicker we do it, the higher the chance
of success.]>>>>>
        -- Laurissa <17:30:47, 01-19-55>

>>>>>[ Boy, I sure hope I get a river run soon.  I just gotta test out my
new (modified) GMC/Nissan HoverTruck ]<<<<<
        --  CoHort <01-19-55/15:06:43>

*****Encrypt LIFE'S_JOURNEY v. 10.2: Wizard MPCP only
>>>>>[ Ouch! Was that perhaps directed to me? I'm quite sorry about
hacking your previous 'crypt, nice replacement BTW, but then I have never
been accused of having a lack of curiosity. 

Perhaps this would not be a good time? You seem a bit irritated at the
moment.... ]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame <00:00:00/10-10-10>

>>>>>[ Ouch!!! I think someone is not happy about my curiosity. I think
that this cat shall go back to minding his own business, thank you very
much. Black encryption, if I were to try to break it, would just ruin my
whole day... ]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame <00:00:00/10-10-10>

>>>>>[Wow, I'm impressed!  CoHort, you're van is wiz!! Those captain's
cahirs are comfortable.  I'm used to traveling in a lime green pre turn of
century Chevy van with no seats or padding.  (No shocks either) I could
get spoiled!!!]<<<<<
      -- Jasmine

***** Encrypt: AquaLung, Beowulf MPCP
>>>>>[ So, Beowulf, have you tried out that NarcoJect rifle yet?  We have
just enough time to tune that down.  What kind of grouping you getting off
the water-filled rounds? ]<<<<<
        --  CoHort <01-19-55/16:13:32>

>>>>>[ HellSpawn, Jasmine, Beowulf, we should probably get some practice
in today. ]<<<<<
        --  CoHort <01-19-55/16:16:16>

>>>>>[ Actually, that van IS pre-turn-of-the-century.  1997 model, in
fact. ItalDesign ColumBus.  I restored it from a wrecked shell to almost
perfect, original condition.  I never take that van on runs.  It's too
close to my heart.  One of these days, I'll show you my garage.  I have a
thing for odditys in the automotive field. ]<<<<<
        --  CoHort <01-19-55/16:24:43>

>>>>>[ You could have fooled me, that van's been restored perfectly.  I am
impressed.  It makes my Nightsky look like an old Volkswagen Beetle.
Wow!!! ]<<<<<
        -- Jasmine

***** ENCRYPT BLACK PHOENIX {ALL RELEVANT MEMBERS} *****
>>>>>[No way to cut the distance down.  The Yellowjacket can carry a hell
of a lot, I never thought to measure the drekking cargo hold out to the
millimeter.  Two problems with a go-kart thing: it's noisy as all hell
(tiled floors), and it's a walking target for a Vindicator minigun.  I was
thinking of bringing along a few Ranger SM-3's and just blasting out the
viewports with explosive rounds.  Or a good decker could knock the
controls down...what I'm looking at is on the inflight using my pirate
jacks to tear up their security procedures, rip in there as fast as we
can, blast the vault doors off the tissue lab (I have 20kilos of C13 saved
up), then rampage out whatever we need.  Ares security teams are behind 6"
steel security doors, we can lock those in the down position with a good
deck.  I have a few programs the decker will want to use, by the way.  Oh,
yeah, I hope Mr. Decker is drek-hot.  He can use my deck if needed, I'm
probably not as good on it as he is.  I have also arranged for a contact
of mine inside Ares to stall the security teams as long as possible and to
hold open an access corridor for us...]<<<<<
       -- Durandal (19:11:30/01-19-55)

>>>>>[Um, boss, I know you'll catch this, because you check in here all
the time.  Words out.  Hit the streets.  Its hot.  Keep your head down. 
We will balance the scales.]<<<<<
        -Styx <20:16:45/01-19-55>

>Boss, the words hit the blades.  I'm going to find that Dante<
        -Gossymer <Matrix Construct>

>>>>>[Who the *HELL* are you Dante and why are you troubling my systems. 
Whats more, Mute Securities does not want nor triffle in the said
technology you down loaded to us today.  Whats more we wish our money
back.  We don't give out that kind of cash.  We rarely hire runners as it
is.  So take heed and wise up.]<<<<<
        -Lazinthgul <Come Fly the Sky>

*****Encrypt Dossia***** 
>>>>>[Well, Wiz, this is the preliminary report of tonights night out. 
T.C., Coll., me, and Sabre took Masque out to a small place we know. 
Seward's on the Docks isn't an upscale place, and is just suited for our
relaxation of one night.  Masque tried the lobster (rotten brat forgot the
price...on purpose) and the rest of us had various sundries. After a round
of drinks, salads, entrees, more drinks, and dessert we decided to scope
the dance scene.  (I *hate* to dance) We drove over to Jamma's. Not bad,
but still a low key place.  I dunno Wiz, is he supposed to be able to move
like that?  Other than that..it was a low key night.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <Sewards>

*****GNU ENCRYPT HAMMER N ANVIL*****
>>>>>[What!!!!  Dante compromised us?  Damn!  Thats it. Hammers, pick up
and bug out.  We don't want to be under that hammer.  Especially since we
were on borrowed time from the corps as it was.  Meet at second sites. 
This is not a drill.  If those sites are compromised, you know where to
go.  Take all equip you can carry or load.  ALL.  report back was you see
fit...but no more than every third day. Stay AWAY from HQ.  Far away.  Its
definately hot.  It'll take care of itself.  I just hope Dante decides to
look there. That will show him hell.]<<<<<
        -Harlequin <Man on the run *again*>

>>>>>[ Well, it was top-of-the-line when it came out.  Designed for
well-to-do corp types who like to do business on the move.  I bought it
after I got here from Australia.  And as far as getting spoiled, that CAN
be arranged. ]<<<<<
        --  CoHort <01-19-55/17:38:54>

***** ENCRYPT BLACK PHOENIX {ALL RELEVANT MEMBERS} *****
>>>>>[Durandal - If you've got 20 kg C13, why don't we just swipe a fuel
truck and convert the entire facility to scrap?  Why enter at all...]>>>>>
        -- Laurissa <21:36:06, 01-19-55>

>>>>>[  What the frag do you think you people are doing?  Penetration into
Ares?!!!  I was just roaming the Matrix and overheard you fellows talking
about meeting and talking to a Mr. Johnson who obviously wants to either
get rid of you or there is something really big going down. I must admit
to not being up-to-date on most of the runs each of you have done, but
Ares?!!!  Sorry, but that just is much too much.  I suggest you get a job
and an SIN over going against Ares.  Just a tid-bit of advice from a
newey.]<<<<<
	-- ZER0 (09:39/ 01/18/94)

>>>>>[ Ahhhh... it's good to be out of Asia for a bit. Much more fun to
hide in American cities. Anyway I know everyone is reading this so I'll be
brief. 

1) Blitzkrieg I don't take my words back. It was a stupid plan.

2) Prince Solariel I hope your happy that you got those "horrible runners
who are no worse than I am" (I think I got the latest quote you said
right). No horrible than runners, eh?  Likely they only runners you could
even compared to is I.B.A. and Dante. They're both assholes. They both
have no morals. You have such a lack of morality that you without remorse
used AJ and his crew with blackmail to kill Wyrm. You poison people who
are only pawns, and then give the antidote (I assume it was you who hired
Gutterrat to shot it into Doomsday), and he remembers nothing no less. I
expect that you want favors from them to help them get their memories
back. 

Oh yes, your sister gets treated well.... as well as a pampered prisoner
and a luxury house who could never have freedom could live.  You kept her
locked up like an animal. Honestly, even I.B.A. is better in that respect.
And oh yes I responsible for the house being arsoned. And I hate to say
it, but your sister was actually happy when I said the words, "I don't
like this but the only way I can set you free from him is to kill you."
And she responded with, "Then at least he can't have my soul, just make it
quick, and as painless as possible." I made sure the ashes were spread
around before buring the house down. 

3) Yes that is right. I hate slavery, and I lied to Blitzkrieg. Oh well. I
guess you'll just have to deal with that. After all, I'm no different from
you Prince, and I use the term lightly, Solarial. Well, sex differences
aside, I at show mercy, and don't keep slaves. ]<<<<<
        -- Firewraith <23:51:47/1-19-55>

>>>>>[ Firewraith, could we please talk? ]<<<<<
        -- Blitzkrieg <21:52:31/1-19-55>

>>>>>[ Stow it Blitzkrieg. It's over.]<<<<<
        -- Firewraith <23:53:11/1-19-55>

>>>>>[ Damn it... Now I have to go back to North America. Did anyone get a
trace on Firewraith. I'm willing to pay well for it. ]<<<<<
        -- Phoenix <14:54:02/1-20-55>

*****Encrypt FartyPants, Cloudy Vision Inc.
>>>>>[I can still get 5 inches at 1000 meters, but at that kinda velocity
I'd be deadly out to 6. :) Within 250 yards I can get 6.5 centimeter
groups no problem without wind.  The subject will have one hell of a
bruise or perhaps broken small bones depending on what part of his anatomy
presents itself as a happy target.  If he isn't armored, I have
comfortable accuracy with those zeppelin bullets out to about 350 yards. 
After that I cannot guarantee I won't kill him unless you don't mind the
off chance that just plain old fashioned miss due to the mechanics of what
is going on. Under those circumstances, a close in sudden debilitation
done by hand may be necessary.]<<<<<
        -- Beowulf King-Lear (01-20-55/01:01:55)

***** Encrypt StainlessSteelStetson, Beowulf MPCP
>>>>>[ Don't forget, you are just using a heavy sedative at 300. ]<<<<<
        --  CoHort <01-20-55/03:55:43>

***** Encrypt MagicNumbers, Beowulf Jasmine HellSpawn Jackson MPCP
>>>>>[ Okay, boys and girls, tonight's the big night.  Jasmine, HellSpawn,
Jackson, I'll pick you each up at the scheduled times and locations.
Beowulf, I fully expect you to be in position on time. ]<<<<<
        --  CoHort <01-20-55/03:57:00>

***** Encrypt BlueMoon, CoHort MPCP
>>>>>[ See you tonight, boss. ]<<<<<
        --  HellSpawn <01-20-55/04:01:32>

>>>>>[ Let's set a few fraggin things straight here !! 

Necromancer, I don't have any problems with any drekkin women.  I only
have problems with their fraggin Nazi fathers who are still living 200
bleedin years in the past ! 

Firewraith, don't ever compare me to Dante, you useless piece of slime. 
If you knew me in the slightest you would know that I'm nothing like Dante
and it was me that fragged over the mother a month or two back when he
started issuing threats. 

Raven, stay off my back, I appreciate your power but if I wanted I could
make your life hell by merely using the power of the matrix.  You leave me
to live my life as I wish, if the gals I go out with are younger than you
normally expect well that's just too fraggin tough, as to this particular
gal well that's none of your god dammed business ! 

Nightstalker, what the frag you playin at ?  You're supposed to be on ma'
side ! ]<<<<<
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[ Ah good I'm glad I caught up with you IBA, we need to talk offline,
apprently that girl's father has ordered a hit against you.  It seems that
you never returned her in quite the pristine condition that she left her
dear daddy.  Ie she's up the duff :) Anyway I hope that your hideout is
coming along well as I've a feeling you'll need it. ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (13:00:52/20.1.55)

>>>>>[ Ok, connect to me at **ENCRYPT** ]<<<<<
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[ Oh a word of advice to anyone else with unsaitiable appetites for
month long orgies with members of the fairer sex.  Do, do, check that,

       a)  They are not daddies little girl.

       b)  Daddie isn't a senior exec of Renraku.

Just some friendly advice :) ]<<<<<
        -The Powerhouse (13:04:25/20.1.55)

>>>>>[All right, Durandal, we'll probably take your run. You had just
better come through they way you say you will, or we won't be happy.
Anyhow, we're gonna swing by your place tonight sometime around 2000
probably, so be ready for us. We've got a couple more questions, and then
we can finalize the deal. We'll see you tonight, if you have no
objections...]<<<<<
        -- Chance (00:52:50/01-20-55)

>>>>>[*grin* Wanna get together and go carousing, I.B.A.?]<<<<<
     - Necromancer <07:49:43/01-19-55>

>>>>>[I look forward to seeing you all.  I am pretty much set.  Further
data should be transferred through secure channels to *****LTG*****]<<<<<
        -- Durandal (07:57:25/01-20-55)

>>>>>[Oops.]<<<<<
     - Necromancer <07:59:23/01-19-55>

>>>>>[ Another time Necromancer, let's just say I'm outta town at the
moment.]<<<<<
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[Go frag yerself, Durandal.  I didn't know you were corp,
chummer.]<<<<<
     - Necromancer <08:46:25/01-20-55>

>>>>>[I'm not corp any more, drekhead.  How long did it take you to figure
that one out, frag-for-brains?  If you have another brilliant flash of
insight like that, maybe Sader-Krupp will buy you, as fraggin'
dragon-bait.]<<<<<
        -- Durandal (9:17:13/01-20-55)

>>>>>['Ey all, I 'ave returned.  I spent much of th' las' month in Tir Na
n'Og gettin' e'vrythin straighten'd ou'.  I will go into more detail whe'
I 'ave more time.  Latre all.]<<<<<
        --  STREETWOLF(Fire is an Elf's Best Friend)(10:38:45/01:20:54)

>>>>>[Hey guys, are you feeling all right? I've been trying to contact you
for a while, but your node has been cut off or clouded up or something...
beats the frag outta me as to just what is going on, but I've been digging
around and maybe somebody else is trying to keep you from contacting the
'outside world'. From what I've seen, your messages are getting out, but
nothing is making it back in. I don't know who's doing it, how they're
doing it, or WHY they're doing it. I think it might have something to do
with this run we're taking. I don't say this very often, chummers (as you
well know), but this thing's got me a little frightened. Something sure
ain't kosher here, and it's starting to make me nervous. Any connection
here would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot. I hope you guys are all
right.]<<<<<
        -- Coyote (Howlin at da moon!)

>>>>>[Hey Durandal, you don't need to worry, my old man practically built
the Matrix, and I've learned all the tricks. I'll take your programs, but
if you don't mind I'll be using old Betsy here... built her from scratch,
practically. Send the programs to me at >>Devil Encrypt V3.2<<. I'll take
a look and tell you what I think. And if you don't mind, I won't be at
your meet in the flesh... but don't you worry, I'll be there (if you know
what I mean... *wink wink*). See you tonight!]<<<<<
        -- Coyote (Look Ma!/No Stamp!)

>>>>>[I have a private LTG and a mainframe, if you need them.  I also have
a Fairlight Excalibur, maxed out, with some pretty wicked Mp of programs,
if you need them.  See you tonight.]<<<<<
        -- Durandal (10:42:17/01-20-55)

>>>>>[ Welcome back. Apparently, Valentine's friends didn't run across you
or perhaps they did and just didn't like your reception...]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame <00:00:00/10-10-10>

>>>>>[ Hey!!!!  Firewrath, I.B.A. is not that bad of a guy.  He does have
a taste in young women that do leave much to be desired, but I.B.A. is
someone you would want at your back in a tough spot or on overwatch on a
run.  Dante would just stab you in the back or turn you over if he thought
that he could get some money or pleasure out of it.  Also I.B.A is one of
the BEST drinking buddies a man could have.  Heck, he even likes Lagger
and Vindaloo sauce, and for that I will forgive him almost anything. 

I.B.A. If you need any help or just a fast vehicle, just call the secure
line a gave you two months back, its still up.  I think its on the napkin
stuck to the sun blind in the Van.]<<<<<
        --Lister <10:06:48/1-20-55>

>>>>>[Dunno, I heard your chummer was hanging around with those guys that
t toasted Venizia's mansion a while ago....]<<<<<
     - Icepick <11:35:43/01-20-55>

>>>>>[Fragging with the Everett Mafia is not advisable, Mr. Durandal.  I
think I will sit this one out.]<<<<<
     - Necromancer <11:37:25/01-20-55>

>>>>>[ Hey Streetwolf, I am sorry that I didn't meet you over in Tir Nan
Og, but I didn't even know you were there.  I was there with N'Ralan and a
few other friends visiting some relatives for the holiday season.  Of
course I was also able to conduct some very benificial business, but that
niether here nor there. 

So whats up in Shadowland?  I haven't been able to keep in touch while in
TNO, they wouldn't let me take a deck over, so I couldn't do much in the
way of matrix info gathering. 

College is going ok so far this week.  But I unfortuanately have classes
all week at 8:00.  One thing that is rather depressing is that while I was
away in TNO, Brandywine and DOA left for parts unknown with just a message
that they had to leave and that they don't know if they will be back
anytime soon, if ever. Its a really shame, I was sort of getting used to
having them being part of the gang. 

Prince Solarial, I am sorry about the death of your sister, it is hard to
loose someone that you love, and we all know that you cared for her very
much.]<<<<<
        --Dimitri <10:35:51/1-20-55>

>>>>>[ Snicker, that was a good one!!! It could be taken totally seriously
as heart felt simpathy or as condeming sarcasm.  So how did you kids do in
your classes?  I figure that I should care about how my protege N'Ralan
and his roommate are doing.]<<<<<
        -- Seraphy <10:39:29/1-20-55>

>>>>>[ We both did well, though my grade in magic history was hurt slighly
by my own biased view on many subjects of which the instructor had and
alternative view.]<<<<<
        -- Nightfox <N'Ralan Folix>

>>>>>[ Whats he REALLY means is that the instructor was a twit and
couldn't find his way out of a wet paper sack.  I will agree that the
instructor was very biased in his view points, as was the book from which
the class was taught.]<<<<<
        -- Dimitri <10:44:22/1-20-55>

>>>>>[How the frag did you get your own fragging LTG?]<<<<<
     - Icepick <11:39:55/01-20-55>

>>>>>[Annerch, STREETWOLF. So you've cleared your tail? I'm about to go
back; is there anything you can tell me?]<<<<<
        -- Cat Dancing <13:14:08/01-20-55>

*****GNUEncrypt.BOOJAM.0991
>>>>>[Harlequin: Dante's starting to have a few problems of his own. I
don't want to say more, but I'd love to see his face when he sees what I
didto his home last night. 

Don't worry about him hacking this, No one could get through both layers
of GNU encryption before the contents scamble. 

God I'm good. 

I'll see you at the rendesvous.]<<<<<
        -- Raven <For the Snark was/a Boojam, you see>

>>>>>[ That's relatively easy. Contact me at >>>Encrypt<<< and I'll give
you details on a simple way to do it. It's not that hard, obviously, if I
can do it... ]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame <00:00:00/10-10-10>

*****Encrypt Eclipse Phoenix Star Rising MPCP*****
>>>>>[One of our operatives reported an incident that may be of interest. 
He overheard a conversation while visiting a club off duty several days
ago in which one of the participants was referred to as 'Mask' or
'Masque'.  However, it is in my opinion that this is a coincidental fact,
as the name is common enough in the underground.  Awaiting
instructions.]<<<<<
     --Netwatchers Ltd., a division of Phoenix Star Inc. (13:55:24/01-20-55)

*****Encrypt Three's Company Netwatchers HQ******
>>>>>[Hmm, while you may be right, we cant afford to ignore any possible
lead. Find out everything you can, especially vehicle used, directions
traveled etc. In other words, the usual, and make it quick. Ill be flying
up to Seattle in a few hours to oversee the investigation. ]<<<<<
     --Phoenix Star Rising (14:15:39/01-20-55)

>>>>>[Fraggin' terminal... what the hell do you mean "No messages posted?"
I know that I fraggin posted stuff myself, and you mean to tell me it
ain't there? Stupid piece of worthless components. coyote man, I don't
know how you can deal with all this annoyance.
&&()G*d&%$Dam&^d(&%P)ece(%^o&$sh)(&*%&^%#. 

Aaaaaaarrrrrrggggggghhhhhh! This is damned frustratin'... how the frag am
I supposed to keep up with what's goin' on if I can't read what's there?
And I KNOW that there's stuff there... I just need to find it... (&^$*)*&
<sounds of thumping> COme on you stupid machine! WORK WITH ME HERE! 

All right, I don't know which of you deckers out there is messing with my
terminal, but it stopped being funny. If I ever find out which of you did
this, I'm gonna sic Coyote on you, and he'll take you apart, pixel by
pixel, byte by byte. All this stupid decker war is gettin' on my fraggin'
nerves. 

Durandal: If you have any information for me and my team, you had better
send it to me personally, 'cuz I get the feeling that all correspondance
from this board is being intercepted before it gets here. I DON'T LIKE
THAT! 

Anybody else want to contact me, better do it directly. My address is
**secured** I know that you'll be able to break this, but I feel safer
coding it anyhow. 

NOW STOP FRAGGIN' WITH MY TERMINAL! (*&%%$&_()*&%(&%]<<<<<
        -- Chance (16:25:37/01-20-55)

>>>>>[You know who you are.  Pike and Long are calling us home.  Time to
return to the land.]<<<<<
        --  Wizard(16:27:30/01-20-55)

>>>>>[Pike and Long?  Huh?]<<<<<
        --  Dante(16:28:05/01-20-55) 
***** Trace and Infect activated....Tracing.....Tracing....Trace destroyed
***** at Endpoint by resident Frame.  Redmond area only return.  Trace
***** Terminated. 

*****Encrypt ROCK_AND_A_HARD_PLACE, Hermit MPCP*****
>>>>>[Hermit, I am a friend of a friend by the name of Action Jackson.  He
and I would like your expertise in a certain endeavor, as we are
unavailable to help our friends.  They need guaranteed security back to
the Souix Nation. Can you help?]<<<<<
        --  Slash(16:32:32/01-20-55)

>>>>>[Yes, I can.  I understand that this pertains to Wizard, so his
physical protection is paramount, correct?]<<<<<
        --  Hermit(16:33:34/01-20-55)

*****Encrypt ROCK_AND_A_HARD_PLACE, Hermit MPCP*****
>>>>>[Please encrypt, and yes, it is.  You will convey him and his
associate(s) to ***location***.  I have little money to offer you, sir,
and from what I have heard your skills are worth hundreds of
thousands.]<<<<<
        --  Slash(16:36:41/01-20-55)

>>>>>[I have no operational encryption techniques due to a recent run-in
with some Tir operatives who continue to take exception to my existance. 
But for all the money in the world I would not work for those who I
oppose, and even a single nuyen is too much when the cause is a proper
one.  I will, however, need to meet with you first to discuss their
current location.]<<<<<
        --  Hermit(16:40:09/01-20-55)
*****Tracing...Hermit located, Puyallup, Tarislar, LTG #23-45334.  Team
*****Dispatched. 

>>>>>[Official notice:  Hermit is an enemy of the state of Tir Taingire
and has a price on his head.  All individuals associating with this
criminal will be under suspicion as well.  You are well advised to stay
away from him.]<<<<<
        --  Automated Message, Tir Peace Force, authorized by Head of Palace
                Bodyguard, 12/14/54...(-------------)

>>>>>[You will have to excuse me.  I will meet you at the Rhino
tonight.]<<<<<
        --  Hermit(16:46:04/01-20-55)

*****Encrypt Bonejacker MPCP*****
>>>>>[Bonejacker, I have not seen you around the usual places for quite a
while. It appears that recent operations that the Team was involved in has
turned sour. Your assistance is once again needed.]<<<<<
        --  Reaper(17:05:45/01-20-55)

*****Encrypt DEATH SHROUD v.3.1 Reaper MPCP*****
>>>>>[I understand that you are a much sought after individual. Some goons
were down at the Sunburn a couple days ago flashing your picture around
and asking very direct questions. No need to worry though, Grook gave them
some false leads.]<<<<<
        --  Bonejacker(17:07:32/01-20-55)

*****Encrypt Bonejacker MPCP*****
>>>>>[That was expected. The Team sans Bane is staying at Safehouse Beta
due to its location and surroundings. Meet us at the usual place near
there tonight at 2230. You might be followed so watch out.]<<<<<
        --  Reaper(17:10:05/01-20-55)

*****Encrypt DEATH SHROUD v.3.1 Reaper MPCP*****
>>>>>[I'll be there.]<<<<<
        --  Bonejacker(17:11:23/01-20-55)

>>>>>[ How thoroughly uncouth. Police here in Shadowland. It's bad enough
with the likes of Dante, but police?!?!? Tsk, tsk, tsk, seems like it may
be nearing a time to get a new address. They'll get back sooner or later
but it really shouldn't be that easy or convenient for them... ]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame <00:00:00/10-10-10>

>>>>>[ CRUSH BACK!!!!  CRUSH have nice christmas.  CRUSH go with Wendy to
visit family.  CRUSH got some nice clothes.  CRUSH also got some cigars,
but Spirit says not to smoke in the house.  Spirit hates cigars.  Spirit's
dad and CRUSH also made crib for babies Spirit will have.  Spirit really
likes it.  Spirit also helped CRUSH find a nice roller for Talky so that
CRUSH would not have to carry him and plug him in.]<<<<<
        -- CRUSH <17:11:43/1-20-55>

>>>>>[ Howdy Dowdy Doody Doodly Do.  I'm Talky, Talky the toaster, your
fine fun and interesting electronic breakfast companion and faithful maker
of Toast. Because I was not here for the Christmass holidays, I know that
most of you must have starved without Toast.  So I have decided to take
any and all orders for toast and other bread products to make up for this
lack of having the largest portion of the most important of the 4 basic
food groups.  Don't wait to long, I can tell all of you out there are in
toast deprivation, your lives going to waste because of a lack of grilled
wheat, going to pot because of a lack of pumpernickle and slowing dying
away from lack of sourdough. 

So please respond before its is to late, I would be most happy to make you
toast, for it is my mission in life to see that everyone eats lots of
toast and has a fun and happy breakfast conversation.  But you do not need
to wait for breakfast, you can eat toast anytime of the day.  You can use
it in grilled cheese sandwiches, or with burgers.  You can do so many
wonderful things with toast.  So please.....would anyone like some
TOAST!!!!!]<<<<<
        -- Talky <17:23:52/1-20-55>
           MagnaTech Toaster #17
           owner: Craig W Morgan III

>>>>>[I'm gonna kill that bloody toaster!]<<<<<
        --  Wolf 359 <18:32:01 / 01-20-55>

>>>>>[Actually I met wi' th' TRC.  An' I got m'self cleared.  It took a
lot a explanin' bu' I convinc'd 'em tha' all i wa' there fer wa' ta make
sure nothin' happen'd ta Val.  Since I am a Citizen it wa' a little easier
ta do it.  An' th' othre way wa' tha' my parents work fer AET, th' corp
tha' provides th' TRC with its weaponry.*smirk* As fer suggestions jus'
tell 'em tha' you were jus' there ta keep an eye ou' fer Val.  They liked
wha' I ca' do an' they ev'n consider'd me fer a position among 'em.  I
turn'd 'em down fer now. 

As fer wha' is goin' on I don' really know.]<<<<<
        --  STREETWOLF(Fire is an Elf's Best Friend)(20:27:20/01:20:54)

>>>>>[STREETWOLF, I will be bringing my tour to Seattle in a few days.  I
wil be providing a back stage pass for you.  I may even consider letting
you sing a song with me as my encore.  You know which song I mean too. 
But don't tell anyone.  I want it to be a suprise.  I will stop at your
place to pick you up on the night of the concert.  Wear that new outfit
you got while you were just over.]<<<<<
        --  Colice Brightstar(20:33:00/01:20:54)

>>>>>[Colice, I wou' be honour'd.  I won sa' anythin'.]<<<<<
        --  STREETWOLF(Fire is an Elf's Best Friend)(20:35:30/01:20:54)

>>>>>[Oh Lordy Lordy... now we have TOASTERS posting to this board...
<snicker> What are we gonna have next guys? Cuisinarts? Refrigerators?
Microwave Ovens? Lone Star Patrolmen? (Soory about that last one, I just
couldn't resist... Check you all later! Bye now!]<<<<<
        -- Coyote (Comin' atcha live!)

>>>>>[Ah, it does my heart well to see all the lads and lasses here again. 
And we seem to have picked up a number of new folks as well. Welcome, all
of you.  Yes, the Highlander is finally back, after spending the last few
weeks visiting home.  That's right, I was back in bonny Scotland, visiting
my kin and assorted rogues and damsels, all while trying very hard not to
Let Fuchi UK know I was under their ne noses. I must have done something
right, 'cause I made it back to Seattle with most of my contraband intact. 

So, how are you all?  Cerise, lassie, are you around?]<<<<<
        --Highlander (18:09:31/1-20-55)

>>>>>[Och, and I see some things never change.  Do you mean you were in
the area and never even bothered to look me up?]<<<<<
        --Heather (18:15:16/1-20-55)

>>>>>[Lassie?!  What are you doing here?]<<<<<
        --Highlander (18:16:43/1-20-55)

>>>>>[Oh, that's a fine greeting, Colin.  I see your charm is as present
as ever, as well as your wit; I'm a decker too, laddie.  Anyplace you can
go, so can I.  You don't have to be all dark and sinister to get oon the
Shadowland.  And who is this Cerise?]<<<<<
        --Heather (18:18:10/1-20-55)

>>>>>[She's a ....friend.  Look, I'm sorry I didn't call you, but I was
busy, and figured you were to....Anyway, I did write you a while back.
Didn't you get it?]<<<<<
        --Highlander (18:19:55/1-20-55)

>>>>>[Aye, I did.  I can't believe my Darth Vader IC almost got the
celebrated Highlander.  I put that on my list of reccomendations, by the
way.  Now if I can only find people who have heard of you so they can be
impressed.....I see you're still fixated on 20th century sci-fi. Couldn't
you at least pick something a bit more believable?  I mean, did you ever
really look at the special effects on that Dr. Who?  Very cheap.  What do
you see in them?]<<<<<
        --Heather (18:21:19/1-20-55)

>>>>>[Heathen!  I'll take the worst Dr. Who everytime over the drivel they
give us now.  And you're one to talk, who has anentire line of software
based on the Lucas canon.  Not that I have anything against the software,
mind you, since I helped you design some of it.]<<<<<
        --Highlander (18:23:48/1-20-55)

>>>>>[Yes, I remember some of our more grueling .....sessions.  And don't
try and fool me, Colin.  I know how much you love Lucas: I remember how
you once begged me to wear the fedora and bull whip......]<<<<<
        --Heather (18:25:12/1-20-55)

>>>>>[Lassie!!]<<<<<
        --Highlander (18:26:43/1-20-55)

>>>>>[What excellent programming, Colin!  I never knew you could go into
such detail.  Your icon is blushing the most incredible color!  I didn't
know youwere this easily shocked.  Something to remember.....]<<<<<
        --Heather (18:28:10/1-20-55)

***** Triple Coyote Encrypt V3.2 Chance & Co *****
>>>>>[All right guys, I'm heading into the Ares system with the programs
and plans that Durandal gave me... I'll be in communication with you as
much as possible, and I will be keeping tabs on you as you go through.
Good luck, cuz' I think we're gonna need it... but then an old friend of
mine used to say 'You make your own luck.' He may have been right, but he
bought some farmland trying to stare down a troll right before a bar
brawl. Probably could've used an owner's manual on his old luck making
machine. <chuckle>

Anyhow, I'm going in now... see you on the other side!]<<<<<
        -- Coyote (Here we go!)

*****Encrypt GREETINGS v2, Corporate Targets*****
>>>>>[Again, thank you for your generous donations to my pocket, ladies
and gentlemen.  It was reduced for this part to a mere 5000 nuyen apiece. 
And again I am certain that you will find the other sides of the
communications interesting.  I have included them here, as well as the
relative locations that they fit inbetween Wizard's communications.  I
have also included several others that I was unable to decrypt.  They came
out within the last couple of days and are based on a very different
algorithm than the others.  Finally, I have reason to believe that one of
you has contacts with Wizard and his associates.  However, I will happily
ignore this and let you discover it for yourselves.  Who it is, I mean. 
Unless you wish to pay me for the job of discovering who it is.  If so,
contact me here. 

*****Enclosures:  Harlequin Files, Un-decrypted files, subject: 
	Harlequin? 

Enjoy yourselves, ladies and gentlemen.]<<<<<
        --  Dante(22:27:40/01-20-55)

>>>>>[To whoever rearranged my furniture, removed _every_ electronic
device from my home(excluding my Computer) and writing "Kilroy was hear,"
Thank you oh-so-very much.  It saves me the work of hauling all my stuff
out of Seattle. And you should have taken the computer...  It had the
decryption programs for Wizard's and Harlequin's files on it.  I wouldn't
have been able to finish Harlequin's files.  Not very smart...]<<<<<
        --  Dante(22:35:41/01-20-55)

>>>>>[Duracell(or whatever it is):  I'm not impressed.  Not at all. 
Should I be worried about sitting with the traitors?  You have to have
loyalties to be a traitor.  I have none, except to myself, and I have
never and will never break those.  Sorry to disappoint.]<<<<<
        --  Dante(22:38:19/01-20-55)

>>>>>[And finally, CRUSH....  I haven't had the honor of meeting you ever
since you threw the desk through the wall.  Has Spirit found out why you
did so yet? If not, perhaps I should tell her...  What do you recommend? 

And how is your Friendly Breakfast Companion doing today?  Talky, is it? 
I would very much like a large supply of toast, in any form and any
condition. I love toast.  Toast is my favorite bread product in the
universe.  But I so enjoy Croissants, bagels, and english muffins too.  I
wonder, would you bake me some of all of the above?  I could really use
several truckloads of each.  I hear they microwave very well.  Charge them
to this account: Include:  CRUSH/Spirit Seattle Account #28-4465-84,
Access code:  Boehemothleg

Include:  CRUSH/Spirit Seattle Account #28-4465-84, Access code: 
Boehemothleg

I recommend you do it as soon as you read this, as some enterprising
deckers just might try to steal it all.  It is my account, afterall.  Why,
would I have the access code if it wasn't?  I'll be over to collect my
bagels, toast, croissants, and english muffins in a few days.  And the
next time I talk to you I may even have a new bread product for you
prepare.  A new recipe for your huge repetoire of recipes.]<<<<<
        --  Dante(22:48:14/01-20-55)

***** Emergency Link Established *****
>>>>[A l'aide! A l'aide! My name ees Danielle and I am in trouble... s'il
vous plait! If anyone ees receiving thees transmission, help me! My
brother and I have been taken by some very bad men, and our lives are in
great danger! Our position ees.... Non... non! Je vous en prie,
laissez-moi tranquille! Non! A l'aide! A l'aide! Robert, aide-moi! Non!
AAAAAAIIIIIIEEEEEE! 
	***** Transmission Interrupted *****

>>>>>[Are you here?...Where Are you?....Danielle?...I need a
position!]>>>>>
        -- The Annihilator (22:57:58/01-20-55)

>>>>>[ Awww, isn't it cute? No sooner does he get back than he gets
visited by one of his old... friends. *smirk* To imitate, ain't love
grand, lads? ]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame <00:00:00/10-10-10>

>>>>>[ Well, this run is looking like a cakewalk.  No problems so far.
Beowulf, you home yet?  Meet me at Jake's later for renumeration on
th#@$Y^*$&#^@
#$T(*$H$#(@#%$GVBF*****End Transmission...
	*****Link Terminated...

*****Encrypt GovCorpMultiKey TYPE: DISPOSABLE
>>>>>[Jake, I received an aborted transmission from our pal the center man
of the recent organization.  Switching Phones.  I'm using up my expensive
ciphers on this.. I will need replacement or cash.]<<<<<

*****Encrypt SesameStreet, GovCorp v3.7 SecureCorp Revision
>>>>>[Listen Jake, I'm spooked, I'm not staying anywhere long.  I got my
French Merc Pal here to run interference if I need to.  I don't know
what's going on.  Contact me at 0130 sharp tomorrow at the Azure Lunar
Body imbibing establishment.  If you're not there, I'm outta town.]<<<<<

*****Encrypt Electric Company, DeckerDeath Insurance Company
>>>>>[Jasmine, there's trouble. Contact Jake, do not go to him.]<<<<<

>>>>>>[ Isn't it amusing when foolish people take their attention away
from the task at hand to gloat about the simplicity of it and get
skragged? ]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame <00:00:)0/10-10-10>

>>>>>[You called it, Silver. You just can't BUY entertainment like
this.]<<<<<
        -- Raven <For the Snark was a/Boojam, you see>

>>>>>[Uh, you in France?  I'm on my way over to England in a few
days....Anyone here wanna try and translate what the hell she said?]<<<<<
     - Necromancer <07:43:34/01-21-55>

>>>>>[ Not really. Couldn't be of help anyway as I don't feel like going
back and tracing it right now. Ask a Quebecois. ]<<<<<
        -- Jerricho <06:34:57/01-21-56>

>>>>>[Actually, you can, Raven. I once set up a.. business rival of mine
in this way. Cocky fool thought he was God's gift to the shadows and
always ran solo, so I felt free to set him up on a job I KNEW he couldn't
handle and give him enough information that he knew it as well. That's one
way to get rid of idiotic runners...]<<<<<
        -- Silverflame <00:00:00/10-10-10>

>>>>>[Oopsie... doesn't look like he was watching his back... poor guy, I
hope he got out allright... I hate to see a good man (however stupid a
mistake he makes) go down. Ah well... that's life in the shadows, I
guess.]<<<<<
        -- Coyote (Droppin' like flies)

>>>>>[COYOTE! What the frag are yu doing, posting stuff here? I thought yu
were scouting out the *secure* with that stuff Durandal sent you? Why
aren't you working?]<<<<<
        -- Chance (09:44:53/01-21-55)

>>>>>[Aww... lighten up Chance... all work and no play makes Coyote a dull
decker. If you don't approach it as a game, you get nervous, and you louse
up. Don't sweat it, Chip ol' buddy, these programs are wiz. I don't think
we're gonna have any trouble at all. Durandal really isn't as bad as I
thought. This'll be tough, but not impossible. Things look pretty clear
from my vantage point. I'm gonna head back in and check out a couple of
things, but I don't think we need to worry.]<<<<<
        -- Coyote (No time like the present)

>>>>>[Damned decker... Is that all this is to you Coyote? A GAME? Don't
you know that there are lives at stake here? Namely our own?]<<<<<
        -- Chance (09:49:39/01-21-55)

>>>>>[Yeah, but that makes the game that much more fun, doesn't it?]<<<<<
        -- Coyote (And the winner is...)

>>>>>[ I.B.A.:  I'm going to say this once.  Don't you ever threaten Raven
again.  Period. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <22:59:37/01-20-55>

>>>>>[ Firewraith:  I.B.A. is not like Dante at all.  He might be lewd,
crude and rude, but if he's your chummer he'll go through hell for you. 
He's a good honorable runner (assuming you have no daughters). ]<<<<<
        -- ghtstalker <23:01:13/01-20-55>

***** Encrypt: I.B.A. MPCP only
>>>>>[ I.B.A.:  You know I generally on your side, but if it comes between
my loyality to you or Raven you know where I'll be siding. 

Now I checked on your little Renraku love slave and found her to be barely
legal and all too willing to go along with you.  There will be no actions
taken against you by Raven.  Still you need to be careful, man.  Your
activities with the young ladies verges on pedofielia, and you know that
nobody on the net is going to support you if you cross that line. 

My advice is to check those SINs for age 16+ religiously and to leave the
daughters of corporate executives alone. ]<<<<<
        -- Nightstalker <23:04:53/01-20-55>

*****ENCRYPT Nightstalker MPCP only
>>>>>[ Nightstalker chummer, ok, so I'm sorry about the threats but Raven
should know by now that I'm not gonna take kindly to any crusade she has
against ma' private life.  So if you could have a word with her and get
her to lay off that'd make life a hell of a lot easier. 

About the gal, as you said she was more than willin, <he he>, I have the
photos to prove it as well if you're interested :) But is it ma' fault
that I find the more innocent types more attractive, and no I'm not into
paedophilia, all the gals I see are usually quite mature in their ways,
but I get the message :)

Oh I don't think you'll have to worry too much about the corp exec. PH and
Punisher have something planned. 

Catch ya later. ]<<<<<
        -I.B.A. (**:**:**/**.**.**)

>>>>>[Ho boy...that was NOT fun.  I'm heading to the bed and get some
sleep. After that sucker last night...  Don't wake me for a while. 
Scarey...when I get tired...]<<<<<
        --  Action Jackson(10:50:41/01-21-55)

>>>>>[Jake?  I just got a message that something's going down.  Not to
mention that I have some really bad feelings about what's going on.  We
may have bitten off more than we can chew.  BTW, I need an encryption
scheme that is reasonably safe, but we can worry about that later.]<<<<<
      -- Jasmine

*****Encrypt AARGH_NOT_AGAIN!!!! v3.7, Harlequin MPCP*****
>>>>>You know, Sioux Nation Ho just doesn't have the ring that "colorado
HOoo!" does, but since Colorado hasn't existed since before I was born... 
Well, another discussion for another time.  Harlequin, Wizard and I will
be heading off back home.  We have a wilderness expert and martial artist
along to make sure we get there without any Wildcat or corporate
entanglements, and I'm sure you know what I mean.  If you'd like to
accompanie us, you are free to do so.  And Masque as well.  My brother
wants to continue his work on him, and he figures that there isn't much
better a place to test him under real-world conditions and environmental
extremes than the Rocky Mountains west of Denver. Nice and quiet, really
snowy and cold, and security is virtually guaranteed. You up for it?]<<<<<
        --  Slash(13:32:10/01-21-55)

***** CoyotEncrypt V3.3 Rox *****
>>>>>[Ok Rox... I hope you have everything set up. We're going in tonight
at ** Encrypted ** . You had better be out there. If we run into trouble
(and trust me, we probably will), we will contact you on ** Encrypted **
If you aren't there, I swear I'll kill you. And if I'm dead, I'm gonna
come back and haunt you, all right? You had better be there. Sorry about
all the encrypts, but the net hasn't been really secure lately, if you
know what I mean.]<<<<<
        -- Chance (13:30:15/01-21-55)

***** CoyotEncrypt V3.3 Chance *****
>>>>>[Roit... I unnerstan Chance. I'll be out dere wid bells on and engine
runnin. Don worry bout me, you just take care o' yerself. I'll be listenin
for yer call. Here's hopin you don need to use it.]<<<<<
        -- Rox (13:34:53/01-21-55)

***** CoyotEncrypt V3.3 Chance & Co *****
>>>>>[All right guys, this is it. Meet ready to go at ** Encrypted ** .
Time of penetration will be ** Encrypted ** . Make sure you have
everything you're gonna need, and that all your equipment checks out. We
want to do this fast and clean, so don't bring stuff we aren't gonna need.
I'll see you all later. Let's do this one guys.]<<<<<

>>>>>[Hmmm....Translation, "HELP!"....Anyone wanna come? The Merc is taken
care of (Dats me!) so I could use a decker (Duzn't have to be _real_
awesome...I dont even know what we're up against), a rigger could get us
over there and of courese some kinda magic is 'fun']<<<<<
        -- Annihilator (11:59:37/01-21-94)

*****Black Phoenix ENCRYPT Chance Team*****
>>>>>[Durandal is standing by for team rendezevous at ** ENCRYPTED **
location at ** ENCRYPTED **.  All systems report clear on this end - let's
make this clean and fast, friends.  Let's do this right...]<<<<<
        -- Durandal (15:05:38/01-21-55)

>>>>>[ Jasmine, you can contact me at >>>Encrypt<<< if you truly wish an
encryption program. I am feeling a bit generous right now... ]<<<<<
        -- Stormfalcon <00:00:00/10-10-10>

>>>>>[ Oh, Valentine, while I'm here, the thing we were discussing? I
would indeed like it. Perhaps I can bring Morgan to Haven and we can have
a talk?]<<<<<
        -- Stormfalcon <00:00:00/10-10-10>