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Message: 18/99 Posted Author
This Day In History... Sat Jan 01 Global News Network
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"...Storm Eagle was later quoted as saying that the next time someone
accidentally calls him Storm Eagle, he'd go on 'a hellish rampage, unleashing
a plague o' death o'er all the lands'." Chest pauses and glances down at his
notes, squinting. "Er, I mean, Storm /Owl/ was quoted as saying that... the
next time... someone calls... him... ah crap."
Chest quickly turns to face another camera, becoming serious. "Moving
right along, then." Javelin Whitetail composed theme music plays as a graphic
appears on the screen. Old footage is shown, taking you back nearly a decade
into the past. There's a shot of Repliforce officers, not quite as old as they
are today, at a random gathering. Their mood seems jovial. "On this day in
history - January 1st, 2210, exactly eight years ago, the world was enjoying a
peace that we've not seen since. Colonel had defeated the last of the Robot
Masters ten years ago, and the huge first war between Repliforce and all the
members of the Coalition for Reploid Freedom had been placed in stasis three
years previous. Despite the Coalition's shocking ability to recruit troopers
from their enemies, Repliforce had emerged victorious."
Here's a shot of Vava, Colonel and General, looking as proud as ever.
The footage is replaced with a shot of then Secretary-General Kurt Bannister
of the United Nations standing at a podium. Chest continues to narrate, "With
the Masters and Mavericks defeated, the world was prepared to enter a new age
of peace and prosperity. Secretary-General Bannister, known for his peaceful
intentions and policies that made the quality of life better for both humans
and robots around the globe, put forth an ambitious decision: to thank
Repliforce for their wartime heroics, all members were given full citizenship,
allowing them to fully integrate into society. This would later be expanded to
include all Reploids."
There's now old footage of Vava and only Vava. "This would have many
ramifications on the world. With robots being given citizenship and rights,
the question of what makes up a soul and sentience fell became all too
important. This is a philosophical dilemma that's yet to be agreed upon. The
second is that these incredible steps forward for robotic rights didn't
satisfy everyone." That image of Vava is held just a bit longer.
"Approximately eight months later, the Coalition of Reploid Freedom would find
itself reborn, and along with the return of the Robot Masters, would plunge
the world into the war which we've been unable to escape since."
That, however, appears to be a story for another day. Chest begins to
finish up, "Citizenship for robots has since been a hot issue, with beliefs
ranging from the common Neo-Arcadian view that mechs are not deserving of
rights as they have no sentience, to the Maverick viewpoint that believes it's
a sham to lull Reploids into thinking they are accepted by humans."
"What other initiatives might have been led by Secretary-General
Bannister is unknown, as he would be killed in the April Fool's Day Massacre a
year and a half later. Regardless, the push for and against equality for
Reploids and other robots is an ongoing battle, and we can only wait and see
what lays ahead."
Theme music, and we move onward.
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Message: 18/95 Posted Author
Robot Factory Totaled! Sat Jan 01 Global News Network
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<<This... is GNN.>>
Maverick Hunter and local salvage efforts continue days after the
'Handsome Robot', a robot factory in Brazil, was destroyed by a Neo Arcadian
strike team earlier in the week.
<<Footage of the Itz dropping troops near the factory, and subsequently being
fired upon by Glaive and Alpha.>>
The building was nearly totaled by heavy explosives placed at two key
support points, long looked at by most building safety inspectors as a
weakness in the building's construction. Santiago Ramirez Lopez, the owner of
the totaled factory, had this to say.
"We fully intend to rebuild; military action by foreign powers is no reason to
stop doing what we do for a living. We thank the Maverick Hunters for their
tremendous kindness and assistance in this tough period, and are glad that at
least some of the production capsules were salvageable."
At this time, there is no word from the government of Aztlan on this
event.
<<Punditry.>>
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Message: 18/96 Posted Author
Incident In New York! Sun Jan 02 Global News Network
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<A short segment taken from the GNN.>
The television shows a scene in New York, specifically a large book
store - the main thing noticeable about this area is the amount of damage
around the area. It is also strangely wet as though a raincloud had just been
over that area, and only that area. The broken bodies of many drones lay
scattered around. "Earlier this evening, a large group of drones, and two
Robot Masters identifiable as Cloud Man and Blizzard Man were seen outside of
Books-R-We with no clear intent. Nonetheless, a soldier showed up and
dispatched them along with Cloud Man, causing moderate damage to the city
block. And now here are the words of witnesses that saw it."
The screen cuts to some random teenage girl behind a desk. "So, like,
I was like, just, you know, hanging around, and then, like, this big round
robot with, like, a Canadian accent knocked, like, a whole bunch of things
over and like, bought a book and left. And, like, that was sooooooo weird, you
know?"
Then it cuts to a reploid that appears to be a very fat blue cat
wearing a red backwards cat, a golden medallion that says 'Jamma-Camma', and
red overalls. He looks to the left, then the right, and says, ".. I like
beans!" Finally it cuts to Sewage Shark, who looks confused. "Okay, I was
lookin' around at some books and stuff, the usual, and then BOOM! I heard a
whole bunch of noise and then I saw this wolf dude beating up on some guys and
he had these grenades, and then he totally killed the cloud guy. Uh, that's
all, I guess ... yeah."
The scene cuts back to the reporter who shuffles some papers. "And
now, sources say that in a suburb in Oregon, deaths caused by pickle jars has
risen to an alarming 12%.."
<And that's all.>
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Message: 18/97 Posted Author
Australia: UN & Interpol, Not RF Sun Jan 02 Global News Network
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< In the news. >
The Australian government signed an accord on Monday showing their continued
support of the UN, despite a strong minority sentiment in the nation to break
ties with the floundering international body. Groups such as the Blake
Foundation showed their disapproval of the decision by protesting throughout
Sydney. The protests so far have remained peaceful, though police presence
remains high.
"This decision was not made easily," the Australian Prime Minister said during
an address to Parliament. "However, to maintain the safety of our nation in an
ever more dangerous world, we must stand together with the international
community, and with our brothers and sisters in the United Kingdom and Canada."
However, Australia did not sign into the Repliforce alliance, though in a
seperate ceremony the Australian government signed on to the Interpol treaty.
This move appears to be a concession to groups opposed to Reploid involvement
in Australia such as the Blake Foundation, while allowing them some assistance
against "sporadic and generally non-threatening" attacks from terrorist
organizations such as the Mavericks and the Robot Masters.
The addition of Australia gives the UN a key player in the Pacific, widening
their sphere of influence throughout the south-central Pacific. Australia is
also said to be pressuring the island nations surrounding it to sign on with
the United Nations to allow for a continuous area of influence from the Asian
continent all the way to New Zealand, which has remained with the UN
throughout its turbulent reformation.
< Punditry. >
>> OOC: Questions to Leo.
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Message: 18/98 Posted Author
Russian Civil War Continues Sun Jan 02 Global News Network
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< Minor news item: almost goes without saying. >
Conflict across Russia has gradually resumed after the brief holiday
cease-fire, with UN negotiators unable to reach consensus between the major
warring factions to extend the cease-fire for further talks. International
observers have noted that the brief de-escalation of hostilities have given
the more powerful factions time to consolidate arms and attend to their
wounded, allowing them to gain field position against weaker organizations.
Fortunately, efforts from humanitarian groups have not ceased. Most of Russia
has "adequate but not sufficient" levels of basic necessities, which are
tested regularly by periods of bad weather and encroaching military operations
from not only internal groups, but Maverick insurgents as well.
Highly-placed insiders within Russia have mentioned a pervasive rumor: elements
of various factions have begun to seek out a unifying figure to bring the
country together under their banner. Popular support has so far not
consolidated behind any one combatant group, but with the people behind one or
two groups, it may be possible to bring this bloody civil war to a swift end.
Various names have circulated, from the improbable to the impossible, but no
one has yet answered the call -- if such a call has been made.
< Punditry. >
>> OOC: Questions to Leo.
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Message: 18/99 Posted Author
GLE Press Conference Sun Jan 02 Global News Network
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"Earlier today, G. L. Enterprises hosted a press conference in their
Seoul offices, where an unnamed spokesman issued a statement regarding the
corporation's recent humanitarian efforts."
While he is supposedly unnamed, those who know him or have seen him
before will recognize the spokesman as Feste the Fool, in a business suit.
Isn't that special! He's giving a speech, and seriously too:
"The nation of Finland has been the victim of two attacks in as many
months - or perhaps I should say what's left of the nation of Finland. In the
wake of these attacks, the Finns received little more than criticism for their
government. What most people fail to realize is that the government of Finland
is made up of whoever can make it to Helsinki that day.
"What the nation needs is not /criticism/, but aid. And it is far from
the only case. From its nearest eastern neighbor, Russia, to Spain in the
south, the entirety of Old Europe is ravaged and broken. G. L. Enterprises has
taken it upon its shoulders to provide the Finns with the support they need.
Next we will find another nation that needs help to get back up on its feet.
"We implore you as individuals, families, organizations, and companies
not to forget Europe. The process of reconstruction has begun, but it is a
vulnerable and tenuous thing. If free Europe is ever to regain its past
glories, we must all help. Take whatever cliche you prefer, but the point
remains the same. Please, do not forget."
"G.L. Enterprises has been providing financial aid and other material
support to communities all over Finland. Representatives of the Finnish
government have not yet released a response and could not be contacted for
comment."
<OOC: Direct questions/stabbing to Feste.>
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Message: 18/100 Posted Author
Get Your Psychiatric Profile Today Mon Jan 03 Global News Network
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<Local News Broadcast Ad>
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WIre appears on the screen, "I am really, someone who just wants to benefit
the world in the most simplest of ways. Just try out this free offer, there
is nothing you can regret from it. Heck, you may even find out you want even
MORE sessions with me!"
OOC: Questions to Wire Sponge.
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Message: 18/101 Posted Author
This Day In History... Mon Jan 03 Global News Network
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"And that's when Bass reportedly told him to bring out the gimp."
Chest turns towards another camera as the history theme music and logo
plays. You see, all sorts of relatively recent history happened in January and
February. December? Not a damn thing we care about.
There's now old footage of robots and men. Dr. Light is standing next
to several of his Alphas - Cut Man, Bomb Man, and Fire Man. They look rather
well adjusted, and Dr. Light is smiling. Chest narrates. "On this day in
history - January 3rd, 2200, disaster struck that would eventually set off a
chain reaction that would result in our world being plunged into the Robot
Wars. Seven robots created by Dr. Thomas Xavier Light, plus a prototype for an
eighth named the Zero Omega Project, went missing. An associate of Light and a
current member of the Hunters, Dr. Edward S Cain, was incapacitated due to
foul play. The first suspect, eventually proved later, was the infamous mad
Dr. Albert W Wily. Dr. Light has never been comfortable discussing what
transpired on that day."
There's now another shot of the rest of the Alphas, doing whatever it
is they did back then. "Despite desperate warnings by Dr. Light to the United
States government, it was assumed that seven robots were simply not a serious
threat, and the investigation eventually stalled. The theft by Dr. Wily would
eventually result in the beginning of the Robot Masters, the invasion on San
Angeles, the creation of Megaman, the development of the Reploid and of
Repliforce, and, indirectly, the creation of the Maverick Virus and the
Coalition of Reploid Freedom. This one act by an apparently disgruntled
assistant scientist would become the pivotal moment of the next two decades."
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Message: 18/102 Posted Author
A Russian Light Tue Jan 04 Global News Network
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Thisis GNN
After heavy Coalition opposition, the Maverick Hunters managed to get a large
truck shaped like the famous Fliptop past the Poland roads, and into the area
surrounding Saint Petersburg. The single truck full of aid seemed a
disappointment at first, until Dr. Light himself revealed the true nature of
his work. The truck contained a pod which, when completed, will provide a full
medical station for the city, as well as a greenhouse and food and fuel
processors, to bulwark against the worst months of winter. Dr. Light was noted
as saying that he intends to bring these pods to several other major refugee
areas, and the only rule of using them is that factional conflicts end inside
their doors.
<Punditry!>
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Message: 18/103 Posted Author
Corporate Sabotage Halts Product L Tue Jan 04 Global News Network
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<The following is a small newspaper article that has been syndicated through a
few popular news papers around the world.>
Corporate Sabotage Halts Japanese Firm's Newest Launch Plans
Associated Press
Jeffery Peters
Fukimori Incorporated of Japan announced earlier today that they would
be canceling the launch of their newest product scheduled to be released in
the third quarter of this year. This project, bearing the development name
"Sensilise", was to be a new type of sensory VR system that would supposedly
revolutionize the VR industry.
"While we regret being unable to move ahead with the Sensilise project
we feel it is the only responsible thing to do given the circumstances," says
Fukimori spokesman Sanjo Muimoto. "A leak in security and documents was
discovered recently, and until we investigate the full extent of this we
cannot go ahead with a project which may have found it's way into unscrupulous
hands."
An investigation both by the company and local authorities has thus far
turned up no useful information. The only evidence found that this might be
sabotage is the recent discovery of the absence of a variety of documents
pulled from different systems in the company, seemingly at random, and all
unknown dates.
"Whoever did this had intimate knowledge of the company and how their
data storage is structured. They most likely posed as a worker at the company
for over a year or worked with a disgruntled former employee," commented one
investigator.
The reason behind the thefts and how the various files connect together
is currently a mystery. The long-lasting effect on the company remains to be
seen, but the immediate effects are obvious, with Fukimori Inc. stock
plummeting overnight and showing now signs of rising anytime soon.
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Message: 18/104 Posted Author
Minor Riot in Donachi Wed Jan 05 Global News Network
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<From the Asian desk of the GNN...>
"A small riot broke out today infront of Skull Monument, with the Robot Master
'Yamato Man' engaging in a duel with a so-called 'Ninjon', with citizens of
Neo-Tokyo gathering to watch the spectacle. The identity of the ninja was
unknown, although he reported was human, and sustained massive damage without
falling to the ground . The rioters, at one point, reported began
shouting, 'Down with the Masters!', although after the so-called ninja
retreated, the chants became decidedly pro-Master. Six people were arrested
when Neo-Tokyo police arrived and pacified the riot, although a hundred and
thirty thousand zenny in damages has been reported. In other news..."
<OOC: The riot was actually started by instigators hired by Yosho Roshi.>
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Message: 18/103 Posted Author
Dinner Yet Again Wed Jan 05 Global News Network
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On the evening's entertainment/celebrity news. You know, the one people
watch even though it's been proven to cause the loss of brain cells and
decreased neural-net activity.
"...and whether or not this insurance for Acts of Whitetail will
actually be offered to the general public, is still up for debate. This news
station is, however, hopeful."
"In other and also related news, the four-star restaurant 'Il Palazzo'
in San Angeles was thrown into chaos earlier today, when an unexpected visit
was made. The Robot Master known as Skull Man, while acting nonviolently,
managed to cause a significant amount of terror among the patrons of this
reservation-only restaurant. Seen with him - the infamous classical composer
Javelin Whitetail, who evidently found an unexpected fan in one of Dr. Wily's
creations. Since no faults could be found with Skull Man's actions - other
than placing an order of raw venison - diners were forced to endure him for
the better part of an hour before business was concluded between the two."
"Neither Skull Man nor miss Whitetail were available for comment."
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Message: 18/104 Posted Author
Scandalous Calendar Released Thu Jan 06 Global News Network
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Released over the weekend was a brand-new calendar that's only now beginning to
pop up at shops around the world. Easily available in Tartarus and Neo-Tokyo,
it was a bit slower to hit the stands than some...
--- E.N.M.W. Productions Presents ---
The Ladies of the Robot Wars 2218 Calendar
Inside, a simple, page-per-month calendar with a different high-quality, glossy
photo of a different woman of the Robot Wars for each month of the year. All
of them are scantily or scandalously clad, but none of them are actually
indecent. What's more, all of the pictures seem to be real. Rigorous scans
will show no elements of photoshopping or any digital picture alteration at
all.
January: Fairy Leviathan (Wet T-Shirt, New York City)
February: Tori (Showering In The Robot Master Base)
March: Dr. Matthews (Wet T-Shirt, WilyWorld)
April: Harmony (Bra & Panties Match)
May: Cassilda Coriolis (While Flashing The Audience At Battle & Chase)
June: Jazz (Nearly Naked Virtual Avatar Striking A Pose)
July: Mai Atsuki (Getting Dressed In Skull Fortress)
August: Synth (Sleeping In The Robot Master Server Room)
September: Dr. Camille Lafayette (Post-Operational Pics From Some Archive)
October: Alia (Bra & Panties Match)
November: Liese Schreiner (Suggestive Pics From A Magazine Spread)
December: Cappella (In A Pillow Fight... In The Robot Master Base)
Priced reasonably, the calendar appears to be a big hit among the war buff and
pervert crowds!
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Message: 18/105 Posted Author
Missing: Dragon. Answers to Fluffy Thu Jan 06 Global News Network
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<Everyone's favorite Japanese reporter, Konnichiwa Chibio, appears on the
screen, using 5 booster seats to be seen and smiling cutely with eyes taking
up most of his head. As always, he has no thumbs, blue hair, extremely shiny,
and his mouth become ridiculously huge once opened. Still adorable.>
"-...And then the Yakuza beat the tar right out of him! Oh ho ho ho! Silly
American! You're getting beaten! Ah ha ha! You are so stupid!"
<The reporter whips to face the new camera, a stern expression of untold
grimness.>
"In other news, one of the most prized possessions of Japan has been /stolen/.
The large Jade Dragon, possibly the only fully intact Jade Dragon from ages
long past. We're still absolutely baffled as to how it was stolen. The cameras
went out, and yet were restored to power minutes later, focusing on a missing
dragon. All of the security measures appeared to have been disarmed, then
/rearmed/. Most peculiar. But even more peculiar..." The Chibi narrows his
eyes at the camera. "Is why haven't the Masters done anything about this? In
other news, Pan Pan is fat! Ah ha ha, he's a good bear!"
<OOC: Masters, those interested in stopping Shadaro from stealing any more
priceless relics and making Wily look bad, send me a @mail or page while I'm
on.>
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Message: 18/106 Posted Author
Tetsuo's Bar & Grill... Fri Jan 07 Global News Network
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After an extensive cleanup and reconstruction effort in Neo Tokyo,
initially begun by Robot Master engineers, then handed over to civilian
companies, most of the mess from the incident involving Maverick Hunters
several weeks ago has been taken care of. Of particular note? The impossible
has been achieved....yet again.
Tetsuo's Hibachi Bar & Grill is once more, open for business!
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Message: 18/107 Posted Author
Press Release: Jav Fri Jan 07 Global News Network
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Chest turns to face a new camera. Over his shoulder is a stock photo of
a certain Reploid deer, looking far happier and well off than she probably
does right now. Chest, on the other hand, looks a tad bewildered. "In other
news, entertainer, singer, accused Maverick sympathizer, and all-around
trouble-maker Javelin Whitetail was once again in the spotlight. GNN sources
have learned that the Coalition has officially revoked the controversial
Reploid's Maverick citizenship. Our information indicates that the decision
came from high in the Coalition for Reploid Freedom's command structure."
"GNN was able to contact the Coalition's Public Relations agent
Relations Radish, speaking on behalf of Emperor Sigma, who was unavailable."
There's now a shot of said Reploid. There's a bunch of reporters huddled
around him shoving microphones into his face. One of the microphones has GNN's
'Capcom' logo on it. Radish is answering questions from all of them. "Ms.
Javelin Whitetail is no longer a citizen because she has chosen to pursue
other ventures in which we wish her well, providing she does not make a
nuisance of herself." A question comes from one of the reporters, "What
exactly happened?" "She was attacked and tortured by the Robot Master known as
Skull Man. Emperor Sigma, always ready to defend innocent Reploids in need,
successfully rescued Ms. Whitetail and reduced her attacker to spare parts.
She has been handed over to the care of Director Fairchild and Interpol --
where she belongs." The radish replies. At that last comment regarding
Interpol, there's a slight silence from the reporters before another question
comes. "Well what is the Coalition going to do with her the next time?" The
radish sighs and says "The Coalition will be handling dealings with her as
though she were a member of Interpol. If she stays out of Coalition affairs we
have no reason to bother her." The PR man says with an air of finality.
We return now to the studio, where Chest says, "Ms. Whitetail was
unavailable for comment due to her injuries, but an Interpol spokeswoman said
she was receiving the medical care she requires. Interpol is expected to make
a statement regarding this whole ordeal." Expected by whom, you ask? Expected
by Chest, damnit!
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Message: 18/108 Posted Author
AppleSoft Break-in! Sat Jan 08 Global News Network
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<Breaking news on GNN, early in the morning at 7 AM, then replayed throughout
the day.>
"At two-thirty AM, the AppleSoft Experimental Designs 7 Building was broken
into in Downtown New York City, the entire security staff found dead and the
building security systems found deactivated, as well as more than half the
building's security drones found destroyed - primarily through cutting.
Several different types of blood were found spattered throughout the basement,
the Vault-room, and the stairway from the basement up to the fifth floor. The
identities of the assailants were unknown, as the security equipment was
deactivated and the security officers manning the building were shot to death,
but it is known that there appears to have been a massive struggle. The
prototype for the hypra-laser computer core, a new AppleSoft innovation which
promised to speed up the rate of Reploid neural net programming by a factor
0.46, was taken from the vault - no bodies were found, although police
estimate at least one, if not more individuals lost enough blood to die, if
they were normal humans and not cyborgs. AppleSoft's stock dropped two points
today, and the software giant has promised 'bloody retribution against the
perpetrators'. In other news, a puppy in a basket was found in Central Park..."
<OOC: Page Sheena or Yosho Roshi if you want information.>
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Message: 18/108 Posted Author
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There is a press conference held by Repliforce, and carried out by the
Commander of the Fortress V Battleplatform. It is aired very late at night in
the little hours of the morning, and, sadly, it probably will not be repeated
too many times as it's so small in the grand scheme of things. Storm Owl is at
a podium with numerous microphones sticking up. He looks tired, and the
atmosphere of the press conference is grim. There are only several journalists
here dotting the sea of folding chairs.
"As some are aware, there has been an incident in Lawton County,
Oklahoma. A motel by the name of the Starry Night Inn was the target for a
member of the Coalition for Reploid Freedom's sadistic mechanisms." Storm Owl
pauses here, "The Maverick Hunter Bowie and I arrived on the scene at 1:43am
on a tip from Psychogenesis, the Maverick in question. Three individuals were
found dead and mutilated in the main office. One had cybernetic implants
installed - we will learn more once the autopsy is conducted. The entire motel
had been modified to serve as a prison, torture chamber, and laboratory for
the Maverick's behavioral experiments."
"As well, the scene had been converted to serve as a maze... or a
puzzle for Bowie and myself to solve. Interconnected traps physically linked
each victim to each other in separate rooms. Opening a door would result in
certain parts of the torture and execution devices being activated. Two
individuals were killed during the dismantling of the prison. Four were
successfully extracted. Their names are being withheld until their next of kin
can be contacted."
A half-hearted question from one of the few in the gallery, sounding
quiet without the aid of a microphone, asks, "Is there any truth to the
speculation that the victims belonged to the Children of Eve?" Storm Owl
shakes his head, "I cannot comment until the investigation has concluded."
Another question from a tired journalist, "Were other Mavericks involved in
this plot?" Storm Owl replies in his monotone voice, "At this time we believe
he was working alone."
As depressing as it is, no other journalists seem to have any other
questions about this deed. Perhaps it's just too early in the morning. "Thank
you for your time." Storm Owl says, and the press conference ends. The press
barely mentions that Bowie had 'no comment' for the press, and this entire
scene is promptly forgotten about by everyone except the survivors, the
families of those killed, Bowie, Storm Owl, and Psychogenesis.
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Message: 18/109 Posted Author
Attack, New York Sun Jan 09 Global News Network
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--A GNN news update, with some lovely footage taken by Reporto...of Violen
fighting Dr. Matthews and her power armor, Sonata, Blizzard Buffalo, and a few
unidentified reploids that may be civilian, one of whom shoots Sewa in the
face with an acid gun before being beaten down by SWAT.--
"An attack at New York Harbor has left one dockworker dead, and a shipment
guard injured, tonight, for yet-unknown causes. The reploids who started the
attack were trying to either destroy or secure what they mistakenly identified
as a weapons shipment. Holding the shipment hostage, they held several
employees at bay with heavy weaponry until local SWAT, guided by Interpol, and
the Maverick Hunters, arrived on-scene."
"The docking company has confirmed that the cargo on board the ship they seized
was not a weapon's cache, but post-holiday retail surplus being shipped up to
Canada. There is some suspicion that the reploids arrived, stowed away on a
similar ship from the north, though their origins have not been confirmed.
Known Mavericks were also sited at the scene of the crime, and did a good deal
of property damage, knocking down one warehouse, though it was also empty in
wait for the shipment. Whether they had any affiliation with the other
attackers is unknown, but unlikely. The reploid attackers were arrested by New
York police, and currently await viral scans and questioning. The known
Mavericks at the scene are still at large."
"GNN, reporting."
(OOC: Post by Gemma. Ask with questions!)
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Message: 18/96 Posted Author
Starry Night Explosion Mon Jan 10 Global News Network
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<We interrupt your cartoons to bring you a special news report...>
Remember the Starry Night Inn? It seems there's been an update. The
scene is of the Inn...or, rather, the ruins of the inn. The picture is taken
from at least a mile away, thus, it's hard to pick out details; but there's an
unnatural tint to the air and HazMat teams can be seen.
"During investigation of the Starry Night Inn, an unfortunate mistake
triggered a bomb that was presumably planted by the Maverick responsible for
the recently-discovered mutilations - Psychogenesis. Further attempts to
disarm the bomb merely resulted in shortening the time given for those in the
area to evacuate."
The reporter tilts her head, as if gathering her thoughts. "After the
explosion, which has all but irradicated all remaining evidence, it was found
that it was triggered by the release and combination of a number of chemicals
- chemicals which not only produced a explosive reaction, but also created
toxic gases. Emergency teams are purging the area as we speak, but until then,
the area is under quarantine.
"This is Chronicle Coati of GNN."
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<<Questions can be directed to Psychogenesis, and/or Yosho Roshi & Vav. Stupid
Striders setting off the bomb.>>
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Message: 18/97 Posted Author
Doctor Kidnapped Tue Jan 11 Global News Network
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--GNN reporting...--
"News out of Japan today states that a high-profile brain surgeon, Dr.
Matayoshi Tanaka, was kidnapped in the middle of his work at Namura General
Hosptial in Neo-Tokyo. Reports are inconclusive, but witnesses at the hospital
claim that the building was gassed, and invaded by multiple Mavericks. The
Maverick in charge of the assault seemed to have this specific target in mind,
entering the building and doing the kidnapping in full view of other surgeons
and patients. Members of the Maverick Hunters were also spotted on-scene.
Likely due to their interference, no major injuries were sustained during the
incident, though damage was done to the hospital exterior and interior, and a
few patients have been admitted to the hospital for mild poisoning related to
a non-lethal tear-gas discharged in front of the building. Dr. Matayoshi's
patient is said to be in recovery and will survive the interrupted surgery,
but the doctor's whereabouts are unknown."
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Message: 18/98 Posted Author
SLA Push Toward Moscow! Thu Jan 13 Global News Network
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< Regional news. >
Reinforced with what is said to be "a significant amount" of fresh munitions
and other supplies, the Socialist Liberation Army has begun a push from
central Russia toward Moscow. As of yet, the SLA has not encountered
significant resistance due to their newfound tactical advantage, though public
support for the splinter group has not increased.
Beyond the main push of an SLA division toward Moscow led by the charismatic
Fyodor "Red Bolt" Petrov, more advanced weaponry has been trickling into SLA
hands in Moscow proper by unknown means. Some local observers have theorized
that the weaponry is a product of an alliance between one of the warring
factions, though it is ultimately unclear who is supplying the SLA with
top-tier military hardware.
What the newfound strength of the SLA means for long-term relief efforts in the
region is unclear. As of yet, the SLA has not flexed its new military muscle
in earnest against its enemies, though it is only a matter of time before
tensions reach dangerous levels.
< Punditry. >
>> OOC: Questions to Leo.
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Message: 18/99 Posted Author
Patagonia Sat Jan 15 Global News Network
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<GNN thingy!>
"Earlier tonight there was an event occuring in Patagonia, an area located in
South America where some of the more poverty stricken members of society have
congregated. Reportings from eyewitnesses all place Crash Man, Bright Man and
Cloud Man at the scene of the commotion. Most eyewitnesses say that three
people fell victim to brutal lightning bolts that came down from a rainless
dark cloud overhanging their homes."
"However, support came to them in the way of three as of yet unidentified
people. One was said to slightly resemble a gorilla, although not fully.
Others say there was a person wielding a briefcase and wearing a cloak that
was beating on Crash Man, and the third was supposedly Dust Man himself,
although it appeared that he was actually a person merely disguised as him..."
"In other news, prices of ground beans is up..."
<OOC: Query Cloud Man or others mentioned for info, thanks to all who showed
up for the fun>
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Message: 18/100 Posted Author
News item: New York Sat Jan 15 Global News Network
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--Not a top story, but a sideline story on GNN that will be of interest to a
few for a number of reasons.--
"The city of New York has in custody, a group of three vigilante Maverick
reploids they now feel may be responsible for the grisly murders in a
Torontreal clinic on December 22nd. The three reploids were captured by
Maverick Hunters and NYPD after an attempted shipment hijacking at the NYC
Port. All three reploids were found infected with the Sigma Virus, but were
reportedly recieving NO Coalition support during the committing of either
crime."
"The gang 'leader,' a young reploid woman named Hi-lite, claims innocence to
the murders. She believes she was coerced to the crimes by both the infection
of the virus, and the coaxing of an alleged fourth member of the gang. She
describes the former ringleader as a male humanoid, and belives he was
currently en route to Moscow after being disenfranchised from the rest of the
reploid group. Authorities believe they may be able to isolate the young
female's recent infection, but the other two members of the Virus-impaired
group, one of whom was near-fatally wounded by the New York SWAT during the
hijacking, are, quote, 'too far gone,' and may be kept in custody awaiting
trial."
"Weather in San Angeles today..."
(Bug Gemma or Gemini Man for info.)
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Message: 18/101 Posted Author
Russian Terror! Sat Jan 15 Global News Network
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< Local news in Russia, a small regional story otherwise. >
A sudden Maverick attack in a Socialist Liberation Army-held area caused
numerous casualties and severe property damage, with the injured and dead
still being counted by the Red Crescent/Red Cross.
The unprovoked Maverick attack tore through the outskirts of Russia, and was
joined by several other Mavericks as the death toll mounted. Maverick Hunter
and Repliforce response was swift, but no Mavericks were reported to be
retired today.
Additionally, Mavericks are believed to be responsible for a series of
explosions that crippled the subway network and a small teleporter nexus 5
kilometers north of the combat zone, leaving 10 dead and dozens injured.
The SLA had no comment on the incident, nor did megacorp forces also reported
to be in the area loyal to Russian oligarchs.
>> OOC: Maverick attack! Questions to Zealot.
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Message: 18/102 Posted Author
Drug Shipment Siezed Sat Jan 15 Global News Network
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News sources from in and around Taiwan inform GNN reporter Glen Fidditch that a
huge barge owned by the Kiritsu Holdings Co. was seized, the Petty Booka
contained 100 metric tonnes of Meth Amphetamine, clinical grade. Interpol was
tight with information but the Kiritsu Holdings Co. is suspected of being a
front company for the Yakuza, and this bust was a major dent in the
distribution of drugs globally as it is believed this was the main load out of
Japan where it would have been redistributed throughout Asia, possibly going
so far as europe.
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Message: 18/93 Posted Author
Stolen sword! Sun Jan 16 Global News Network
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<Once again, the miniature Japanese reporter, Konnichiwa Chibio, appears on the
screen. Optics taking up most of his head and his mouth taking up nearly
nothing (Until opened) the little guy turns to the camera, standing in front
of a 2 story museum at the harbor district.>
"Hello again! It seems that there's been another robbery here in our peaceful
Neo Tokyo, this time coming from this quaint museum near our famed harbor!
Last night, someone snuck in and snatched away an ancient samurai sword! Oh
no! This blade dates back to the 14th century, and the museum is devastated!
However, there seems to have been a quarrel, as evidenced by the blood on the
rooftop, and that some workers report that they saw a buncha smoke coming from
the roof. One worker even said he thought he saw a Shadow Hunter! Museums
everywhere are starting to tighten security. Let's hope it works! I'm running
out of old shiny stuff to gawk at!"
<OOC: Questions/comments to Shadaro.>
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Message: 18/94 Posted Author
Tela Attack Sun Jan 16 Global News Network
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<GNN Logo! DOOM!>
"Earlier today an attack was launched against a small rundown school in
the city of Tela, which is located to the south of Moscow. Tear gas was used
by an unknown alleged Maverick on the school interior, and then after
attempting to kidnap two children the alleged Maverick was stopped by as of
yet unidentified persons."
"Aside from that there was also a report of a fight between Chi, a well
known Repliforce member, and another alleged Maverick nearby Tela. Also,
Protoman was reported to have appeared and destroyed an ancient truck,
although no reason was given. Many people sustained damage from some form of
energy beam, the two children were killed by an unknown but powerful means and
two other children are reported missing."
"In other news, Moscow Cheddar Chips have started to sell well..."
<OOC: Pester Solstis for info if you really need it.>
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Message: 18/95 Posted Author
Light Labs Announcement! Mon Jan 17 Global News Network
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*This...is GNN*
"In an announcement earlier this morning. Dr. Light said he will reveal a new
innovation for helping the civil war in Russia tommorow, Tuesday the 17th, at
8 pm, Eastern Standard Time. When asked why he used an American time zone for
a Russian event, Dr. Light told our reporter to look behind her, there is
totaly a bear right there. Ursine presence has not been confirmed, but Julie
was unharmed."
(Time and place is like I said there, Tuesday at 8. All are welcome. -Light.)
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Message: 18/96 Posted Author
Break-in: NYC Mon Jan 17 Global News Network
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--Yet another odd GNN story.--
"A break-in occured tonight at a criminal reploid holding facility in New York
City, though no injuries and only minimal damage has been reported. The two
escaped reploids apparently took advantage of a freak power failure at the
facility, that caused a gap in standard security, and made a failed break-out
attempt. Neither escapee was infected with the Sigma Virus, according to
authorities, and both were located, rounded up, and returned to a
higher-security state after the failed escape. Authorities currently state the
connected power failure was a coincidence, despite both reploids having been
previously involved in violent crime."
"This is GNN."
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Message: 18/97 Posted Author
C's Editorial: Outpost Moscow Wed Jan 19 Global News Network
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Another of Chest's editorials, as indicated by the pretty music and
flashy logo. There can be no doubt about all the news reports concerning Dr.
Light's speech. Summed up, the news reports are essentially along the lines
of: Pep rally turns into penis waving contest as Elpizo, Mavericks, and others
pop out of crowd like magic so they can see who can shout loudest.
Chest is at his desk, leaning on his elbows in a slightly hunched over
position. A cup of coffee is to his right, and several hand written notes to
his left. He's smiling, but it's the smile of someone who's simply utterly
amazed at what insanities he's witnessed and has no choice but to laugh at it
or go nuts. "Where do I begin..." Chest starts off. The GNN boss doesn't
rehearse these.
He finally shrugs, "Dr. Light is planning to put in a military outpost
in Moscow to 1. Help out the civilians with food and supplies. 2. Ensure that
the population doesn't fall under the influence of the Mavericks,
Neo-Arcadians, etc. 3. Enslave the population to the Hunters, Relpliforce, and
Interpol's iron will. Take any of those three you like, depending on your
political leanings. Now I'll be honest with you all. The pep rally wasn't all
that impressive. A lot of rhetoric, a lot of 'we're the best because I have a
microphone', and 'join us just because'."
"Will 'Outpost Moscow' work? I don't know. Do the Russians /want/
Outpost Moscow? I don't know - they haven't been asked, but then with the
government non-existent, there's not much you can do to find out other than an
attempt at polling, which'll probably be skewed due to persuasion by other
interests. Will this prevent the Mavericks and Masters from gaining control?
Again, I don't know. I /hope/ so, but we'll see."
Chest leans back in his chair, "Lets recap: We have a bad pep rally.
Fine. There are worse crimes than an annoying speech. We have a military
outpost going into Russia to stabilize things, unasked. Fine. Maybe it'll even
work. I haven't heard any better ideas thus far, and there's nobody official
to ask. We'll find out soon enough what the population thinks of it, I'm sure.
So that's the end of that... right?"
<Continued... which would probably indicate a 'no'>
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Message: 18/98 Posted Author
C's Editorial: Outpost Moscow II Wed Jan 19 Global News Network
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Chest smirks, answering his own rhetorical question. "No. That would
have made /sense/. Just when you'd think everything was over with, *President
Elpizo* himself, evidently hiding in the crowd like a lost little child, gets
up and begins shouting with Light. Press conferences, it would seem, is not
the Neo-Arcadian way. Rather, arguing like a spoiled brat is." Chest scowls,
shaking his head. "It didn't take long for the lunacy to spread. Before long,
we had a Maverick spring out of the woodwork. One 'Solstis', I believe it
was." Chest smirks here, "Nobody's falling for the 'Mavericks are peaceloving
hippies' scheme, son. In fact... I have it on good account that you were
punished by the Maverick Command for not killing when ordered. High time you
woke up and smelt reality."
"So we have President Elpizo interrupting the speech in what I'm sure
he thought was a grand fashion, Mavericks defending their peaceful ways and
denouncing their 'lust for killing', as he put it, and we have Prof. Gate
telling everyone to shut the hell up." Chest added the hell as his own
emphasis. "Thankfully, before a riot could start, the intruders were removed
under armed escort."
"Never did I think I'd see the day where the Robot Masters are the
least immature at a gathering." Chest says in between a sip of his coffee.
Putting down his mug with the Capcom logo on it, the GNN boss jabs an accusing
finger at the camera, "President Elpizo, your involvement in this was by far
the worst. "You set yourself up in the crowd, interrupted a simple speech for
an idiotic argument. You endangered the safety of yourself, the Hunters, the
crowd, and even Alouette. Where you could have simply set up a press
conference or speech of your own, like a *real* president would, you opted to
sabotage your rival and risk a battle in a civilian area. I'm shocked that you
would resort to this when other methods were readily available. You should be
ashamed of yourself, Mr. President."
Chest turns to face another camera, "Whether you agree with Outpost
Moscow or not, I'm just saying that you should make your disagreements known
in a sane way. I would point out, however, the food and supply convoys that
the Maverick Hunters have been bringing into Russia. There can be no doubt
that the Hunters are /trying/ to help - even in the face of Maverick 'weapon
inspection teams'." Chest winks. That's become a running gag on GNN. "Next
time, I hope that everyone - particularly Neo-Arcadia, will consider other
avenues of giving a rebuttal. One that doesn't involve grandstanding, creating
chaos, and risking violence."
And we fade out.
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Message: 18/99 Posted Author
Interpol makes Seoul Arrest! Wed Jan 19 Global News Network
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<<A GNN Special Report>>
"Today, in Seoul, Korea, Interpol swarmed in and surrounded this local Reploid
Conversion Lab," Pictures of an Office Complex in Seoul are shown, with
enforceres all over the place, "where a doctor whose name has not, yet, been
released, has been apprehended on official charges not yet known."
The camera zooms in on the front of the office complex, showing a few Interpol
Officers intercepting the Maverick Hunter Glaive as he rushed out, dragging a
human man behind him--who is quickly put in cuffs and seperated from the
Hunter. "Along with this Maverick Hunter, we are also being told that there
was a Maverick inside who was actually attempting to /assassinate/ the doctor
being placed under arrest. Details are sketchy on how the scene really
unfolded, but rumors here are pointing to shady dealings of the "doctor" in
connection with Neo Arcadia--such as the selling of reploid design schematics
and blueprints that showed weaknesses and defects that were purposely built in
by the Doctor during Conversions."
The camera zooms out to reveal the reporter, "GNN will continue to press
Interpol for a Statement regarding the arrested man, the Maverick Hunter, and
the alleged Maverick. Stay tuned to GNN for continuous coverage..."
(For details, @mail/page Onyx Reptilia, Glaive, or Chuichi Zenigata!)
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Message: 18/100 Posted Author
Outpost Moscow to be attacked! Thu Jan 20 Global News Network
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"...which, if true, means death for us all."
Chest chuckles and turns towards another camera, becoming serious. "And
our top story tonight: The Global News Network has uncovered information from
a solid source indicating that the Robot Master army is currently deploying
itself for a massive strike against Outpost Moscow. Outpost Moscow is the new
military installation planned by the Maverick Hunters to return order to the
Russian capital. The move has sparked criticism from... well, just about
everyone that the Maverick Hunters usually beat down." Chest smirks and
shrugs.
"The Global News Network has determined that the planned Master assault
will be spearheaded by their airship cruiser, the SS Dreadskull." There's a
stock image of the Dreadskull over Chest's shoulder. "The craft has been
spotted over Moscow at times and at recent battles, but has not participated
itself as of yet."
Chest turns towards another camera, "Whether or not this will impact
the recruiting of Russian citizens by the Maverick Hunters is yet to be
determined. As well, whether or not the Robot Masters will carry through with
their plans, or alter them, due to it now being public knowledge is yet to be
seen."
And now we go to weather.
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Message: 18/101 Posted Author
Experimental Prison Announced Fri Jan 21 Global News Network
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--An announcment made on GNN today...--
"The US Department of Justice, in cooperation with the San Angeles Police
Department, has made an official announcement today regarding a special
project that has been underway since the start of the new year. Officials
state that, in response to increasing crowding, risk of viral infection, and
failing security in prisons around the USA, a joint-funded, high-security
prison camp for reploids will be constructed off the United States shoreline.
The prison will be set up to house dangerous, violent, and virally-infected
prisoners. While at the camp, infected criminal reploids would be incarcerated
for the long-term, until such time as a cure for the Sigma Virus is found."
A sound-byte from a San Angeles cop: "A lot of the jails in the US are still
really bad- equipped to handle criminal Reploids, especially compared to what
we have, and they can't fight the Virus. That problem's still getting worse,
and we have to respond to the outbreaks, and the breakouts, the only way we
know how. And that's by locking them up and shutting them down, top-security.
Nobody out here wants to have to see these reploids killed; it's about
rehabilitation, and getting them that second chance on down the road."
Back to the GNN newsroom: "The number of violent and random reploid-related
incidents has increased in North America since the advent of the Sigma Virus,
and for many reploid-holding institutions in the States, this is extremely
welcome news. For security reasons, the institutions involved will not release
the exact location of the experimental prison complex, but state that an area
off the United States coast has been chosen specifically, and that the initial
foundations and underwater portion of the Camp are already nearly completed.
Staffing matters for this highly dangerous area are still being discussed and
debated, with early reports believing that a few of San Angeles' finest may
decide to take up the challenge of guarding such a facility."
"The first round of prisoners may be transferred to the newly dubbed Tianna
Camp in as soon as two or three weeks, provided that sufficient staff can be
hired. For the crowded reploid prisons of the mainland United States, it can't
be soon enough."
"GNN Reporting."
(Questions? Gemma.)
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Message: 18/102 Posted Author
Update on Indonesia Sat Jan 22 Global News Network
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Ok... Here is a log of the autopsies that were conducted in Indonesia tonight:
http://www.geocities.com/violen_m3/SF_Indonesia_Autopsies.htm
This would have IC'ly been broadcasted on GNN in some parts of the world, so
you may have actually IC'ly seen this "footage" either life or on a rerun
later. This should provide information for others who want to investigate the
nightmares as well as set up a basis for interfactional cooperation. If you
want more info about this log, contact me (Shining Firefly/Violen). If you
want more info about this plot, contact Psychogenesis. Enjoy.
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Message: 18/103 Posted Author
San Angeles Memorial Week Wed Jan 26 Global News Network
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"...I was then later quoted as saying 'POX is totally a candyass news
station', to which the official POX reply was 'As if, you psycho'. There has
been speculation that GNN's reply will be along the lines of 'takes one to
know one', although this has not been confirmed."
Chest turns to face a new camera, shuffling his papers around even
though he doesn't really need them. "In other news, today is the eve of the
18th anniversary of the initial Alpha squadron attack on San Angeles. This was
the first strike by the original Robot Master forces, and demonstrated the
danger that Albert Wily posed to the world." Chest doesn't bother going into
it too much just yet, as he's saving that for later.
"The Global News Network is recognizing the event by declaring a
Memorial Week to remember those who fell during the initial Robot Master
invasion. We'll have interviews of those there at the scene of the battle, of
Alphas battling for Wily, of San Angeles Mayor Edgar Friendly, and much much
more. We'll see exactly how this changed the city, and the world as a whole.
Stay tuned with GNN for all the coverage."
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Message: 18/90 Posted Author
PAID ADVERTISEMENT Wed Jan 26 Global News Network
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Our work is well worth our prices.
(Paid for by Mendoza Robotics. *flashes contact frequency* Contact
Diego OOCly for questions)
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Message: 18/91 Posted Author
Interpol & Japan Agreement? Thu Jan 27 Global News Network
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"...GNN will be following the story until you're damn well sick and
tired of it."
Chest turns to face a new camera. Behind him is an image of the
Interpol logo - whatever it may look like. "And our top story for tonight:
Interpol has released a statement indicating that they are on the verge of
signing an agreement with Japan giving them authority to police the country as
dictated in the Interpol Charter. If passed, Japan will be no longer be on the
short list of nations not currently employing the international police agency.
Japanese Prime Minister Takeshi Kaga said this event is the first step in
eliminating the crime infesting Japan."
Chest smiles slightly, "Of course, Japan is a special case due to the
recent rise of Dr. Albert Wily to the position of Emperor - The investigation
into which still continues. When asked how Interpol will deal with the Robot
Masters, Director Fairchild declared they would respect Japan's laws
concerning the Masters' immunity while on Japanese soil." We get a soundbite
of Fairchild, speaking on what would happen if a Master was successfully
arrested: "I'd need to talk to Japan's government once the Charter passes
before we could talk about arrest and extradition. We'll deal with it where we
arrest them, usually. If the government wants extradition and trial on their
own soil, we'll talk about it - that's part of why Interpol was formed, to
make matters like that easier. Given their international criminal status,
though, it's not impossible that we'll have to arrange for an international
tribunal."
"Prime Minister Kaga also added that he fully supports Interpol's
involvement, and plans to campaign on their behalf to get this agreement
signed. One of Interpol's main goals in Japan, according to Director
Fairchild, would be to root out organized crime - of note, the infamous
Yakuza. This agreement would give Interpol their first major weapon they can
use against the crime syndicate. Whether or not the Yakuza would be able to
remain slippery when confronted with the law remains to be seen. On behalf of
the Global News Network, we'd like to wish the Japanese people, and Interpol,
good luck in ridding their country of the Yakuza disease."
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Message: 18/92 Posted Author
New Product Thu Jan 27 Global News Network
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A commercial!
"NEW! From Wilyco!" A picture of a confused girl at a computer pops up and a
narration. "Are you sick of confusing promptsfrom your computer? Having
trouble finding the 'Any Key'? Well, no longer! With the new "Simple Minded
Keyboard" from Wilyco, you'll never hunt for keys again!"
The image switches to the girl, now happy, with a big, shiny new keyboard.
"Thats right! With the Simple Minded Keyboard, the keys you need to press
actually LIGHT UP for you. And, if you still can't find them, our patented
attention grabber technology will make sure you notice!" The girl hunts for a
key and can't find it. THen, a hand reaches out from the keyboard, grabs her
by the back of the head and forces her face down till he nose touches the
correct button. "Also, our keyboard now includes the patented ANY KEY! Thats
right!" And there it is, right next to the ALT button. A little key labelled
"Any Key."
"The Simple MInded Keyboard, from Wilyco! Visit your nearest
Ultra-Mart....TODAY!"
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Message: 18/93 Posted Author
Related Deaths? Thu Jan 27 Global News Network
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<Airing primarily in Japan but can be seen elsewhere in the world is a
brief news insert, periodically occurring throughout the day.>
"... and in other news, police discovered the bodies of four reploids
early this morning in the Nogaki district of Neo-Tokyo. It is still not clear
if these murders are related but officials speculate that it is quite
possible," Surge Lizard says, shuffling through his papers. "The bodies were
found within two hundred yards of each other, one at a bus stop, two in an
office building, and another outside a liqour store. All four had recieved a
single gunshot wound to their cores."
"Police have not released any other information at this time but do
warn citizens to be wary of any suspicious individuals and to report them to
the nearest police station should one be encountered. Officials do request
that anyone with information related to these crimes please call them
immediately." The lizard smiled devilishly as his eyes twitched and spasmed
from an apparent overdose of crack. Or something.
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Message: 18/94 Posted Author
Tianna Transfer News Fri Jan 28 Global News Network
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--Another GNN Story about that new prison system...--
"Sources here in San Angeles report that Tianna Camp, the new reploid
island-prison project developed by the United States Justice Department, in
joint with the San Angeles Police Department, has made excellent progress in
construction and staffing this past week. The first transfer of prisoners to
the new colony will reportedly be taking place some time next week, though
obviously the location and exact time of the transfer could not be released."
"Some controversy still exists surrounding the camp, with reploid rights groups
in the US complaining that incarcerating reploids in seperate facilities from
human prisoners is a violation of basic rights. However, citing the drastic
and sometimes difficult measures needed to keep infected reploids under lock
and key, the San Angeles PD responds that these concerns are irrelevant to the
safety of humans and reploids alike that do not want to risk viral exposure."
"Perhaps a bigger source of controversy still is the matter of the head warden
of the new jail, who is a confirmed /former/ member of the Coalition for
Reploid Freedom. Tianna-7, an established member of the Coalition since 2213,
submitted for voluntary disinfection almost immediately after the cure became
public. When contacted by GNN, she was too busy for a full interview, but
assured the world that she was 'dedicated to containing those driven insane by
the Virus until a cure is developed', and that she believed firmly in Tianna
Camp's security."
There's a brief voice clip of Tianna-7. "The world we live in is inherently
dangerous to Reploids. The threat of the Sigma Virus is global - any Reploid
could be infected due to no fault of their own, causing mental breakdown. We
do not kill humans who are driven insane by factors beyond their control; why
Reploids? I believe that we are closer to a cure than ever, and that when the
breakthrough occurs, these Reploids will be able to live a full, normal life."
Back to the studio: "...Memorial celebrations this weekend..."
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Message: 18/95 Posted Author
HeraCorp Press Conference Fri Jan 28 Global News Network
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--Another GNN story about the latest information tossed out by HeraCorp! Sewa
once again to speak up on behalf of the company.
"It has been a while since I've made a statement regarding the growth
of the company and I apologize for it. I have been holding off making any
concrete announcements until the completion of the facility. What facility?"
Sewa grins, "HeraCorp: Canada will be active by the end of the week. This
facility, unlike our main office, is geared entirely towards the construction
of reploids. The reason it is not active now is because I am still considering
who to put in charge of that facility, and I guess I'm a little picky."
There is some general laughter among the press before one pipes up,
'What are your feelings on the Tianna Camp as a fellow former member of the
Coalition?'
Sewa blinks, "Well, this isn't supposed to be related, but... I guess I
should trust in the leader of the camp. I hope she doesn't get infected
herself by running a camp full of infected reploids, that would be very sad
and dangerous due to the break-out that would occur. I hope for the program's
success, however, so that Coalition prisoners can be treated more humanely
than before. I would prefer them being kept in the same prison but the nature
of the virus makes that rather impossible. She does, however, have a good
point that humans are not killed when they go mad and even though the
Coalition is a military threat, this is something to think about."
"Any other questions?"
'Aren't you worried they will be violating their rights where we can't
see them?'
"Yes, but if you have an alternative I am not the one to suggest it
to.", she pauses, "If they -do- violate their fundamental rights, it will
probably come back to haunt them. Just like every other time the world has
done it, it will come back. I warn Tianna Camp to keep this in mind."
<some more questions, but not nearly as interesting and they have to do
with math.>
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Message: 18/96 Posted Author
Maverick Protest at GNN Central Fri Jan 28 Global News Network
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"Dozens of people were gunned down yesterday, but thankfully none of
them were important."
Chest turns towards a new camera. Behind him is an image of GNN Central
with the Maverick insignia in the upper right hand corner. "In other news, GNN
Central here in San Angeles was the location of a peaceful protest by the
Coalition for Reploid Freedom." There's a shot of the Maverick crowd waving
signs and chanting slogans. San Angeles super-police are watching and making
sure everything is kept nice-like.
Back to Chest. "The Coalition's rally was in response to the
acquisition of a number of cybernetic children by Interpol forces from
Berlin." Chest figured 'acquisition' is about as neutral as you can possibly
get on this subject. There's a close-up of Dr. Doppler. Behind him you can see
a sign being held by Wire Sponge which reads 'GIVE US BACK OUR KIDS! THEY
AREN'T UP FOR BID!'. Doppler: "We've come to protest the actions of Interpol,
namely the abduction of five of our citizens against their will, and the
violent means they employed in doing so. We want our children returned,
unharmed."
"There has been a storm of controversy concerning the children ever
since Maverick forces attacked a Russian hospital, kidnapping five children. A
sixth was saved by Maverick Hunters. The children were reportedly treated well
once in Maverick custody, as confirmed by a meeting with three of them, as
well as a GNN source deep within the Coalition." Too deep.
Chest continues, "Accusations flew over the intent behind the
Coalition's actions - for the children, or merely to gain support and power."
Shot of Fairchild, giving a brief statement to a reporter: "Interpol feels
that our actions were justified in all ways, and will not renege on our
responsibilities to these children now that we have retrieved them from
Berlin."
Back to Chest. "The Maverick rally ended once they had their say, and
the protest was entirely peaceful."
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Message: 18/97 Posted Author
Warrants Sun Jan 30 Global News Network
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Assorted news sources begin commentary on the extreme flood of warrants for
arrest that have been issued in a majority of the world; namely almost all
INTERPOL Charter Nations, most UN Member Nations, and a handful of others for
the arrest of a single man. A japanese businessman by the name of 'Rajura
Doji'. Rumor has it the law enforcement agency INTERPOL is behind the sudden
outburst of documentation for apprehension, though the exact reasons are
currently witheld from the public.
(Contact Ebony Fox for details)
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Message: 18/98 Posted Author
Massive Robot Master Assault (1\2) Sun Jan 30 Global News Network
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< Hysterical GNN coverage. >
Thousands are believed to be dead and tens of thousands more are injured after
the Robot Masters launched what is believed to be their celebration of the
18th anniversary of their initial attack against San Angeles.
The Robot Masters arrived in force using their aerial weapons platform
colloquially known as the Quint Blimp. Powerful Robot Master units such as
Bass and Enker were involved in leading the assault, which spread rapidly
across the city, outpacing the ability of the San Angeles defense forces to
contain. Outside assistance from the Maverick Hunters and Repliforce was
required to ultimately drive the Robot Masters back. Rumors of Neo Arcadian
activity in San Angeles have not been confirmed.
However, in a display of inhuman horror, the Robot Masters were able to erect
eighteen columns, constructed with the bodies of civilian Reploids driven
through a central spike. The heights of the columns vary from a small number
of bodies to monolithic displays of horror and death visible for blocks. Some
of the Reploids still clung to life after being impaled and attempted futilely
to escape, only to be pinned in place by the weight of their comrades and the
extent of their injuries, which were worsened by the igniting of the pillars
by the Robot Master Fire Man.
< Coverage continues >
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Message: 18/99 Posted Author
Massive Robot Master Assault (2\2) Sun Jan 30 Global News Network
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Another extraordinary display of carnage and terror took place in the wharf
district of San Angeles, with a joint assault by the Robot Master Force
Commander Bass and Maverick General Vile piloting the Goliath ride armor. The
two robots were able to cut a swath of horror from the shore to the main San
Angeles police staging area, where they caused some of the worst casualties of
the fighting and a great deal of property damage.
Members of the Strider mercenary group were in the area attempting to stop the
rampage, but appeared only to provoke Bass to greater heights of violence. His
final outburst before his departure under his own power was reported to have
wounded several hundred and killed tens, as well as causing tens of millions
of zenny in property damage to the surrounding four blocks. Numerous San
Angeles police vehicles were also destroyed in the rampage, as well as
infrastructure supporting the power plant and the main hospital. Rolling
brownouts are expected over the next few days as repairs are made.
The Robot Masters, due to the heroism of many, were driven out of San Angeles
before they could cause harm similar to that brought about during their
original offensive, in which they reshaped the city into bizarre forms to suit
the preinclinations of the Robot Master "Alphas", otherwise known as the
original six Robot Masters Dr. Wily stole from Dr. Light.
A permanent ban of Robot Masters from San Angeles is expected to be put before
the San Angeles City Council on Monday morning. It is expected to pass
unanimously.
< Punditry. >
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Message: 18/100 Posted Author
Fortress V Relocation Mon Jan 31 Global News Network
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"...and remember, GNN is broadcast to you live via Hypno-Vision.
~oBsErVe OnLy ThE gLoBaL nEwS nEtWoRk, MoRtAlS~!"
Chest shuffles his notes and turns to face another camera, having
secured his financial success for another decade or so. "And our late-breaking
news update: Our very own GNN News Chopper has confirmed that the Repliforce
warship known as the Fortress V has departed its previous berth in the African
Rainforest. Repliforce itself issued a press release stating that the air
vessel was 'enroute to Moscow, where it plans to take up a position to aid in
restoring law and order to the capital and the major cities of Russia'. The
statement went on to say that in this matter, 'Repliforce stands alongside the
Maverick Hunters in the defence of the Russian people'. The ship is expected
to arrive tomorrow by 1:00pm EST."
Chest turns to another camera, getting a glossy look in his eyes. "I,
personally, have absolutely no opinion on this matter whatsoever, though my
fellow GNN journalists might." Alt interaction prevented, Chest goes into
detail about what's publicly known about the ship and its exploits.
OOC: The FV's moving to Moscow. Anyone capable of using such high tech
gadgets like 'binoculars' or 'looking out a window' can confirm this. It's
taking up a position about thirty stories above Outpost Moscow. ICly Fairchild
and Light have been privately informed. Any questions go to Storm Owl.
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