<-- Dec 2003 Feb 2004 -->
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/9 Posted Author
NYE Fri Jan 02 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hastily-scribbled notes have been tacked up on the ubiquitous boards
next to the transporters in major cities. White gel-pen on black paper.
Nothing fancy at all, really.
"For those of you with nothing better to do--come celebrate New
Years' Eve in San Angeles! Meet at McGuire's pub for an all-night bash.
Musicians bring your gear for open mike. Everyone welcome!"
(OOC directions: south and west from transporter. This is an
unofficial party for those of you with nothing to do ICly tonight. I,
personally, will probably start between 9-10 EST, but go ahead and show up
early or late. Feel free to come!)
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/10 Posted Author
In the Want Ads... Sat Jan 03 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<On various global employment boards and services in the field of robotics,
mechanics, technicians, and the like:>
WANTED: Technicians, mechanics, scientists, roboticists skilled in research,
production, or manufacture of Reploids. Experience with military-grade
technology preferable, although not required. Will pay generous salaries.
Apply to the Karasawa Defense Corporation, contracted by the government of
Japan to produce a new, stronger Self-Defense Force. KDC offers work with some
of the most skilled in the field, with the best instruments and materials.
(NOTE: A Japanese company, not subject to the U.N. Background Check Law for
Robotics Engineering)
<OOC: @mail Rajura Doji any of you scientist/technician folks, interested
in working in a competitive work environment with questionable morals, a fat
government contract, and Rajura Doji breathing down your neck. :)>
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/11 Posted Author
Disturbing Footage Sun Jan 04 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<A breaking GNN story, from the Neo Tokyo desk.>
"We recently recieved footage shot in the Nogaki sublevels, from a bodyguard
unit's optic. Footage from cameras in nearby businesses and traffic lights
confirms its veracity."
<Rain Turtle is shown, the 18 foot Reploid punching the upper portion of a
local club. The building's foundation shakes.> "After a local citizen of
Neo-Tokyo, philanthropist and CFO of Mikage International, Japan's leading
megacorporation and the mastermind of efforts to revive the British insurance
firm Smythe and Thorpe, we see this happening; this footage was shot from the
optics of one of Mr. Doji's guards. Mr. Doji is the human in the footage.
<Now, Rain Turtle is sitting near a dumpster, with Rajura Doji's back visible
to the camera as he looks up at the Reploid, speaking to him. Suddenly, Rain
reaches out and picks the human up. The Reploid's mouth is scene moving,
before he slightly tosses the human back down, at the camera. A mechanical
grunt is heard from the bodyguard as the camera angle falls backwards along
with the sound of flesh against metal - a dull thud, accompanied by clanks as
the source of the camera hits his back. The camera moves around quickly for a
moment as he moves to stand, looking down at Doji writhing on the ground, his
left arm looking limp, as if dislocated.>
"What is disturbing about this, you ask? Allegedly, the Reploid pictured here
is Rain Turtle, a member of the Repliforce. If this is true, there are
extensive political ramifications for both Japan and the United Nations, since
the Repliforce has no jurisdiction within Neo-Tokyo, so the Reploid could be
considered a civilian criminal if Neo-Tokyo PD chose to prosecute. Japanese
police spokespersons were tightlipped and said they were 'very concerned' and
that an investigation is ongoing, although they refused to point fingers. When
contacted, Mr. Doji indicated that he was considering a civil suit, and he was
dismayed at the way the alleged Repliforcer handled himself, but he added,
"One cannot judge the whole of a garden by a few weeds." The owner of the club
pictured declined making any statements. We will bring you more on this story
as it develops."
<OOC: @Mail Rajura Doji with inquiries, etc. And no, the footage isn't
tampered with. :)>
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/12 Posted Author
To Air Is Human Sun Jan 04 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*GNN report: Hello, we have new news of a Repliforce altercation off of the
coast of California. We bring you to our on the scene reporter...Quirky
Behavior. The pink haired, scantilly clad reploid appears on screen grinning
vapidly* LIKE HELLO! Yeah, like today the meanies in the Coalition decided to
like try and steal a bunch of like technical stuff and gunk from the UN who
were transporting it to the Repliforce base in lower Canada. However with the
actions of King Dragon *stock photo of KD* and an unknown Interpol agent
*picture of Dr. Wily doing a 'V' sign* The nasty Storm Eagle *image of a bird
sitting on a wire fence* was stopped! There was unfortunately some loss of
life... *She frowns* Thats a shame, in any case, the Repliforce are
undertaking salvage operations as we speak! So chip in and dunk your head in
some water, or something... This is Quirky Behavior, signing out!
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/13 Posted Author
Strange Attack Tue Jan 06 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Earlier tonight, a Robot Master force attacked the Legitimate Science Research
Facility in Cleveland, Ohio. No less than seven Robot Masters were identified,
including two elites. A strong Repliforce and Maverick Hunter resistance
responded, showing, as one researcher said, "impressive tactical
coordination". Although Repliforce Sergeant Barrage Raptor was responsible for
a tremendous amount of structural damage to the front of the facility, the
Happy Fun Technologies corporation which owns the facility has already
declared it will waive Repliforce of any compensatory obligation. HFT also
says they will not reconsider their policy of nondisclosure regarding the
nature of the facility's experiments beyond their previous statement that it
is a nanotechnology development laboratory, even after this attack.
In an unrelated story, a small number of Repliforce troops were found marooned
on Indefatigable Isle with no memory of how they got there. The island was
also occupied by Master battle drones which the Repliforcers valiantly
defeated.
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/11 Posted Author
Surprising News from Casablanca! Wed Jan 07 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<Breaking GNN broadcast!>
"This is Tristan Tokinawa from the GNN global politics desk, reporting on a
surprising development in Casablanca, the heart of Master-controlled Africa.
Although previously the Masters had adopted a rather 'hands-off' to
administration of their subjugated territories in Africa, except in matters of
the repression of the people caught there, it seems that they've taken a
radically new direction. The 'National Wily Corporation' has emerged in
Casablanca, apparently as a large, pan-industry body meant to enrich the lives
of the people within their territories. This is a surprising move, as world
governments have rarely dabbled in the field of business - at least as a body
charging for its services through other means than taxation - since the
Chinese Revolution and the Third World War made the rest of the world
extremely leery of concepts related to socialism. National Wily Corp.
representatives, however, have pointed out that it's not socialism since they
sell products rather than giving them away - leading many industries operating
within Master Africa to cry foul at what they view as unfair competition. The
CEO of the National Wily Corporation, Cobol, had this to say:"
<Image shifts to a blue-skinned humanoid Reploid wearing a white business
suit, a crewcut sheer white hair on his head, along with all-white optics. He
stands at a podium in Casablanca at what appears to be a grand opening, an
onyx tower behind him with the Wily Skull prominently displayed on the
building.>
"Greetings, people of Casablanca, of Africa, and of the world. When
the world found itself in turmoil and this region found itself neglected,
succumbing to lawlessness and disorganization through UN mismanagement, even
a violent Maverick uprising to our south - the Robot Masters stepped in, first
in Casablanca, later spreading across Africa to fill the vacuum of power.
Order, safety, values...All these things have been returned, under Dr. Wily's
rule. Some of you object to this rule...And we understand this. However, in
these troubled times, it is a sad reality that while we all, Dr. Wily
included, love principles of freedom, democracy, liberty...There are more
pressing problems. While we stand as David against the Goliath of the United
Nations, as Nur al-Din against the Crusaders trying to destroy us, as we
struggle to feed our people and provide services to all...Strong direction is
needed, and freedoms are something which must come later. And, in the spirit
of providing for the people of the Wily Empire, our leader has commanded the
creation of the National Wily Corporation, to better the quality of living in
this territory. We will not be an organization of taxation, but will instead
provide services at lower prices, without concern for profit, only for the
welfare of the people. Power, water, transportation, media, food...All these
things and more we will provide to the people of this nation."
"We have learned from the example of the failures before us...The
first United Nations charter, the reformed Soviet Union, China's gambit for
power, the second United Nations which massacred its /own soldiers/ on
Repliforce Island, the same United Nations which is responsible for building
so many troopers that became fodder for the loathsome virus...We will not
repeat these mistakes! It is time for change, and Dr. Wily will be the
instrument of such change! I call out to you, the people of Africa, to
embrace the pride that is our new, strong empire...A Wily Empire, an empire
which provides for its citizens and crushes its enemies! Together, we, Dr.
Wily's chosen subjects, shall prove to the world that Wily is not the monster
that history has painted him to be, but instead a benevolent, stern ruler. It
is simply a sad reality that, when fighting the tyrannical over-body
supported by the bureaucratic mish-mash which reduces democracy to a mere
formality and puts figureheads like Kelly McLaren in power while
megacorporations and bloodthirsty militants rule behind the scenes, we must
often sink down to their level. They too have shown their propensity for
terrorism, with the recent, wanton attack upon Cairo which claimed dozens of
lives, and wounded hundreds more."
"To conclude, I will do my best to serve Dr. Wily, and the people
of Africa, in making this a better place. Stability, values, safety, comfort;
this is the Wily Dream. Thank you all." <Cameras flash as Cobol turns and
strolls away from the podium, before the camera shifts back to the desk.>
"A flurry of activity has already arosen on the floor of the United Nations
assembly, and within various committees, discussing this development, along
with a rather angry rebuke from South African officials which said that called
them Maverick was a 'slap in the face'. Regardless, we will see in coming
months whether this is really a so-called 'new beginning' for the people of
Africa, and newly dubbed 'Wily Empire', or just another one of Dr. Wily's
atrocities and oppressions."
<OOC: @Mail Rajura Doji with inquiries; Gimel is the actual one operating
around Casablanca to keep an eye on things, but he appears to be idle right
now. Also, Masters, if you want to get involved, by all means, @mail me. I'm
really trying to foster some cooperation and Yakuza-Master RP, and this is yet
another great opportunity to be the figurehead of your own whacky business!
:)>
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/12 Posted Author
Balkans War Escalates Fri Jan 09 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<GNN logo, followed by the flashy War graphic everyone's seen for the past
several years.>
Our top story this hour is the continuing reign of terror in the Balkans by
the Mavericks. We are receiving reports of a battle that took place in town of
Fraija, a farming community 80 kilometers northeast of the city of Valjevo.
Organized resistance forces staged a counterattack against a division of the
Maverick infantry, which ended when Maverick aircraft bombed the entire town.
Unfortunately, due to the remoteness of the area, there is no video footage
available to us yet. There are unconfirmed reports that the Maverick Hunters
and Repliforce were assisting the native resistance at the time of the attack,
and that the Maverick forces were led by General Vile himself. Casualties on
both sides are reported to be high. We will continue to monitor this story as
it develops.
<GNN logo>
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/13 Posted Author
Major Robotics Suppliers Bankrupt! Fri Jan 09 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<GNN Special Report!>
In one of the worst cases of bank-fraud in decades, Habunuchi Instruments and
Orpheus Systems, both major robotics parts manufacturers recently found nearly
their entire business accounts emptied due to some sort of treasury fraud that
was later revealed to be a carefully orchestrated computer theft, with
hundreds of millions of zenny re-routed to hundreds of masked, off-shore
accounts and ATMs on the Indian Subcontinent. The only link between both
companies is that they were major backers for Khan Experimental Labs, a highly
respected Reploid research facility that was recently broken into a week ago
by an unidentified prowler. Although its unknown the level of complicity in
the prowler's involvement with this recent computer attack, it is known that
he was attempting to steal data."
"While an Interpol and UN Banking Authority investigation is pending into the
incident, the sudden halt in the business of both companies is known to have
heavily damaged both, with their capital for expansion and everyday
maintenance severely depleted, as stock shares take a severe hit. It is not
known whether either company will recieve some level of compensation, but as a
temporary measure, both have cut the number of factories and liquidated their
equipment and much of their inventory at low prices. Although present
regulations bar us from naming the buyers, our sources do indicate that most
of them were bought up by a large megacorporation. In other news..."
<OOC: @mail Rajura Doji with inquiries, RP requests, etc. This is a juicy one.
:D>
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/9 Posted Author
Hoax may lead to disappearances Sat Jan 10 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<Making GNN Headlines>
"Local Authorities in the Northern part of the US are saying that a
Scam may be responsible for the disappearance of more than 40 registered
reploids. Sources say that an anonymous ad for the 'Fenris Travel Agency' was
responsable for drawing an influx of reploids across the border of the US into
Canada, offering a free travel vacation to the first 50 arrivals. Canadian
Officials have claimed that they knew nothing of the offer; nor did they know
of any sort of Travel Agency registered under that name. And while a wave of
people have returned across the border, or refused entry into Canada,
authorities around the US have pieced together at least 40 'Missing Persons
Cases' related to the scam. More as details are revealed..."
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/10 Posted Author
Ballet Man? Sun Jan 11 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<MNN, Maverick News Network. It's got to exist someplace, right?>
Skull Man appears on screen. Your typical, cheesy ballet music begins
to play. A pink tutu and ballet shoes appear on Skull Man, as well as a blue
rose that he clenches between his teeth.
WHUMP. A hippo falls from the sky, similarly dressed as Skull Man, as
well as small kawaii mushrooms.
A dancing routine begins, including a few saucy movements between the
hippo and Skull Man, with spins, twirls and various other ballet moves. Skull
Man throws the hippo into the air, and turns to the camera.
"I feel pretty. Pretty! Oh so pretty! Lalalala! La! Lalala!
Laaaaaaaa---" the final cry is cancelled by the hippo falling on Skull Man,
causing him into explode outwardly into bone shards and e-ring.
The hippo grins, "La."
The curtains draw. Fade out!
</MNN>
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/11 Posted Author
Disturbance In Germany Mon Jan 12 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<This... is GNN!>
"And in one of our top stories tonight, a Coalition for Reploid
Freedom storage facility in Salzburg, Germany, was the centerpiece of
destruction several hours ago. While our reports are, at this stage, slightly
sketchy, it's believed Proto Man took a major part in the events, as well as
several Robot Masters, and the Maverick airship 'Osprey'."
A blurred and out of focus picture of what appears to be Proto Man,
Bit and Cleaver Cow by the damaged facility. "CRF forces responded quickly to
this attack, and in a major show of military strength, used both their
soldiers and artillery strikes from their airship to fight back Proto Man and
any other individuals that may have assisted him. They were successful, but
their storage depot suffered major damage in the process."
"But what makes this otherwise run of mill attack interesting is
that a Robot Master shuttle was reported in the air above, dropping off an
unknown number of Master forces. The arrival of the interlopers appeared to
have not been taken lightly by the CRF, who then launched the Osprey from
where it rested in Berlin to personally deal with the shuttle."
Another picture is shown, also blurred and out of focus - the Osprey
is above, blocking out a great deal of the sky, while what vaguely appears to
be Byte has an object in each hand, but due to the quality of the pictures, it
hard to tell what, or who, is being held. Though those with a good eye might
notice he looks like he's about ready to throw these objects. "The Robot
Masters were then in turn chased from CRF territory, their shuttle not faring
well from it's brief encounter with aerial might. We'll bring you more on this
story as we receive it."
"Now, in news we here as GNN have just received, several notable
charities have received cheques ranging in value from one million to one
hundred million from an anonymous, and very wealthy, donator. The cheques were
each accompanied by an identical note from the donator, explaining that he had
only donated because of a promise he made to himself. Interestingly, this
promise was that he would only donate upon seeing 'clowns and monkeys fly'.
And to follow this up, we cross live..."
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/8 Posted Author
GNN: London (1/2) Fri Jan 16 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<This.. is the Global News Network>
The classic GNN spinny shifts out of the way, revealing the image of
your newscaster, Alice Fox, reporting from a desk. "Good evening, world, this
is the news for London! As many of you have already seen on our local
affiliate broadcasts, the very public murder of ex-CEO Peter Smith, of the now
defunct Hale Halo Energy, Inc, who, in his tenure with the company, was
responsible for many of the financial decisions that led to it's end. It is
also alleged by many former employees that Mr. Smith had been conducting
illegal practices, arming up worker-grade Reploids with weaponry in order to
take out competitors. All that came to a close yesterday, for allegedly in
self-defense, Hailstorm Eagle ended the life of Mr. Peter Smith after blasting
him in the face with sub-zero weaponry, which sent him off the side of the
building to the ground, although she seemed to display almost fanatical
disposition."
"Immediately following this incident, local police from the London
Police Department, as well as the Repliforce marine unit already in the area.
The General of the Repliforce, General himself, also came out in an attempt
to talk down Hailstorm Eagle, as well as Hunter Seismic Earthworm, of the
Maverick Hunters, who appeared to come out to respond to the potential
revelation that Hailstorm could be infected with the Maverick Virus after her
seemingly animalistic behavior. Immediately after Peter Smith's fatal plunge,
witnesses in the area said that Hailstorm Eagle acted completely different
from before, eliciting emotions of confusion, echoed by General as he came
out to talk Hailstorm Eagle down. While General was attempting to bring in
Hailstorm peacefully, without further violence, the Hunter in the area moved,
attempting to restrict Hailstorm Eagle, and shortly afterwards, General
released a short-range Electromagnetic Surge to disable Hailstorm's motor
functions without killing her. In the seemingly high-risk move, General showed
it was part of his plan, his trademark hands rocketing out to save both the
Hunter and Hailstorm Eagle.. it was, unfortunately at this time, Mavericks
Bit, Wave Puma, Shyster, as well as an unknown Maverick dressed in black and
reportedly wielding a scythe, also made their presence known in the city."
Photos and video footage of Bit appearing suddenly on General's hand
with Hailstorm inside it, as well as Shyster.. well.. spreading Toilet Paper
all around the London North Residential area.. and stock-footage of Shyster
with rubberchickens and gravy.. huh.
Alice Fox sortof goggles at the last picture there, but she regains
composure! For she is the mighty GNN Newscaster.. and doesn't die yet. "Ahem.
The Mavericks, apparently under the leadership of Bit, were attempting to
kidnap Hailstorm Eagle, with Bit himself attacking General and trying to pull
Hailstorm from his custody. Wave Puma and the unidentified Maverick were both
engaged by Repliforce Officer Bolero, along with the 131st Marine division,
who was able to keep both Mavericks diverted in attention long enough for
General to personally secure Hailstorm Eagle in a forcefield pod for escort
back to a high-security holding at the Repliforce Main HQ.." <Cont.>
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/9 Posted Author
GNN: London (2/2) Fri Jan 16 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<This.. is the Global News Network>
"We also bring you this press release provided by General himself,
on the events and the actions taken after the incident in the North
Residential sector of London."
A video of General appears on the screen small, like a P-in-P, but
increases to cover the screen. The little tag-line of 'General' is seen at the
bottom to boot. "Greeting citizens of London and the world over. As you are
aware of, the incident involving the death of Peter Smith, carried out by
Hailstorm Eagle, is no concrete indication she is a Maverick. By my own
personal witness as I arrived on-scene, the intial broadcasts of her behavior
during the murder, and after the murder, were two complete patterns of
behavior exhibited by the Reploid known as Hailstorm Eagle. The first, as you
may have already seen, was fanatical, almost crazed. The second, however, was
confusion at not only what just transpired, but almost to the point of where
she was. It was this behavior exhibited, not to mention how she responded, as
if she were being talked to by someone else, that compelled me to bring one of
my top investigators into the scene of question. I personally had a belief
that Hailstorm, by past behaviors, could not be capable of such erratic
behavior without outside influence, so I had the communications area of London
checked for anomalous frequencies.."
Clearing his throat, he continues; "It was from this that we found
and collected evidence pointing to at least three individual Mavericks, and
possibly a fourth, directly attempting to not only communicate with Hailstorm
Eagle, but to pass off their communications as little more than voices in the
receptors of Hailstorm Eagle's mind. After the disabling of Hailstorm's motor
functions as a temporary stopgap, I made to secure this individual to
investigate this matter fully, as well as the basis by which Peter had come
across Hailstorm. This theory was fully confirmed with Bit revealing himself
and attempting to kidnap her, not to mention Wave Puma as well, showing his
face in the same area. Both Bit and Wave expressed full intentions to take her
as well."
"Once she was secured, we have placed her under protective custody
until full investigations may be complete by Interpol Investigators with the
assistence of on-scene Repliforce Officers, including myself. Investigations
into Peter Smith and Hailstorm Eagle's relationship when she was working for
Hale Halo Energy reveals that Peter Smith had taken to arming her with weapons
of bodily harm and mass destruction, and sought to use her, and her
programming to carry out his criminal intentions against rival companies. She
had refused this, even with the then CEO of Hale Halo threatened her life.
Under this duress, the reploid fled the main continents to the Arctic wastes.
It is theorized that Peter Smith's appearence around Hailstorm could've been
either a coincidence, or orchestrated by Mavericks in order to place her near
harm and 'rescue' her from any potential police action, for believing that
Hailstorm would fear for her life, and capital punishment from the offices."
"Hailstorm Eagle is also undergoing intensive scans and diagnostics
of her Neural Net in order to determine if she has been infected with the
Maverick Virus in any way, shape, or form. We will be constantly sharing this
information with Interpol investigation agents, as well as presenting as
witnesses should charges be brought by either the London District Attorney, or
Interpol."
"Thank you, and good night."
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/10 Posted Author
S&T: Financial Phoenix? Fri Jan 16 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<On the GNN Financial Segment>
"Since its acquisition at the point of bankruptcy by Mikage International, the
British insurance firm 'Smythe and Thorpe' has made an unprecedented comeback,
its stock rising to a point thirteen percent over the share-price before the
now infamous al-Sadr incident. The recovery of Smythe and Thorpe has lead to a
small market rally in the London Exchange, echoed in the Nikkei, NYSE, Berlin
Exchange, Mombasa-Combine, and the CFE. Mikage International has announced
plans to incorporate Smythe and Thorpe, which it holds a majority share in,
into its corporate body, speculation of which also causing Mikage
International's shares to spike in expectation of such a profitable
acquisition. In other news, crime in Britain is on the rise, with..."
<OOC: Interested? @mail Rajura Doji.>
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/11 Posted Author
Radio Hijacking Fri Jan 16 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Suddenly broadcast over all global channels The voice is recognizable as
Punk). "At first I was afraid...I was petrified. I kept thinkin I could never
live without you by my side. And I spent those lonely nights just thinkin how
you done me wrong, but I grew strong. I learned how to get along!" The music
suddenly begins to kick...and so do his hips. The sassy attitude in his eyes
shows that he's directly channeling the late Arithra Franklin, "Now you're
back, from outer space! I just walked into find you here with that look upon
your face. i should have changed the ****in locks I would have made you leave
your key, if I'd had known for one moment you'd be back to bother me! The
music is at its apex about. "So now go! Walk out the door! Just turn around
now, you're no welcome anymore. Weren't you the one who tried to break me
desire? Did you think I'd crumble? Did you think I'd lay down and die? No
I...I will survive, Yeah! As long as I know how to love I know I'll be alive.
I've got all my life to live, I've got all my love to give. I will survive. I
will survive! YEAYEAH!"
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/12 Posted Author
Mavericks in London Sat Jan 17 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--Stated as a camera pans over property destruction and cleanup in a large
book store....--"Maverick activity seems to be on the rise in London recently,
in light of yet another Maverick incident in Britian last night. This time,
the victim of the attack was well-known Australian nationalist author Gregory
Blake, who was appearing in the Waterstone Reading House talking about his
writings and philosophy. Eye witness reports from the scene all state that the
assailant was known Maverick Dark Necrobat, who entered the building suddenly
and, after exchanging a few words with Blake, proceeded to attack him
directly. Reports indicate a Maverick Hunter was also spotted on the scene, as
well as at least two Robot Masters. Footage shot at the time of the attack was
damaged due to interruption by a Timestopper weapon set off in the interior of
the store. The current whereabouts of Blake, and his condition, are unknown."
(Camera cuts to a mousy-looking woman...caption reads: "Lisa Faulkes,
Activist." She speaks, seeming shaken:) "I'd say the Mavericks never liked
what he had to say. They just waited for the right time to capture him. I
know...yes, I know he isn't dead. So we're asking for your help. If anyone has
any information about what might have happened... please contact the Blake
Foundation in Syndey, Australia. Thank you."
(Back to the GNN Desk...) "Other than the missing man--an alleged cyborg--no
other civilians were severely injured at the time of incident.
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/13 Posted Author
Underworld Rumors in Australia Sat Jan 17 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<A various murmuring around seedier spots in Australia, along with shady spots
worldwide where a lot of underworld information passes around; I.E. Tartarus,
New York, Neo-Tokyo, etc.>
In Australia, a sudden expansion has been seen in the operations of a few
prominent biker gangs known to have links to organized crime drug operations
in Southeast Asia and Oceania. They have recently been spotted bearing
military-grade weaponry in some instances, riding on souped up bikes and using
illegal civ-Reploid upgrades. An influx of the bosozuku (Japanese speed
tribes) has also been on the rise, advising biker gangs and launching attacks
on the various non-aligned ones scattered throughout Australia, from Darwin to
Hobart. This could be linked to increased smuggling activity from Indonesia,
New Guinea, and others operating out of the Indian Ocean and South China Sea,
mostly via pirate groups, gunrunners, and arms dealers. Whatever the
consequence, it is readily apparent someone is making a play for a bigger
slice of the Australian underworld.
<OOC: @Mail Rajura Doji with inquiries, anyone.>
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/14 Posted Author
Possible New Maverick in San Angel Sat Jan 17 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<San Angeles Area News>
Police today discovered the body of up and coming musician and composer Isaac
Young in his apartment today. Cause of death was determined to be multiple
stab wounds. Certainly crime happens every day in San Angeles, but this young
man's death has been attributed to what appears to be a reploid gone Maverick.
Interviews with Isaac's girlfriend Penelope Wainright indicate that Isaac had
taken in a homeless reploid only a few weeks earlier, and that since that
time, the reploid had been attempting separate Isaac from his friends and
relatives. Investigators matched the description of the reploid to one that
has been sought by the police in connection with the Maverick attack on the
salvage ship Lucky Seven some months before.
<Sketch of Riptide Trilobite>
Authorities are still on the lookout for this reploid; citizens are warned to
approach it with extreme caution, as its status as Maverick has not been
confirmed.
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/10 Posted Author
Strange Events In Space Mon Jan 19 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
< This ... is GNN. >
At approximately 1600 hours GMT, an unidentified object was spotted entering
Earth orbit from an unknown terrestrial location. The object, later identified
as the Force Commander Bass, was seen carrying a humanoid object into orbit,
where it was then thrown in the direction of the L5 liberation point of space.
The L5 area is a location in space between the Earth and the Moon that allows
spacecraft to remain at the same position between them indefinitely.
The velocity at which Bass threw the object, however, would have allowed it to
break out of L5 orbit and begin a journey into deep space. It was retrieved by
Eurasian salvage teams after Bass returned to the Earth, apparently somewhere
on the continent of Africa.
Further updates as we learn more. This is GNN.
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/11 Posted Author
GNN:Rio Mon Jan 19 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<This.. is GNN!>
"Alice Fox reporting in, from the vicinty of Rio where the Robot
Masters just tried to attack and loot the town dry! However, the attack was
picked up ahead of time by the Repliforce, and before the Robot Masters
apparently arrived, all the civilians were evacuated from the area. Nearly 10
Masters were reported there at the scene, and the defense was met by General,
Burn Dinorex, Barrage Raptor, King Dragon, Bolero, and Brush Skunk. Losses
were minimized, as of this broadcast, the only items lost by this daring raid
on Rio de Janeiro was a TV, some dresses, for unknwon purposes, as well as
jewelry."
"Many business and homeowners were relieved, in spite of the damage
incurred to the abandoned part of the Rio de Janeiro outskirts, the Repliforce
apparently brought in their own Medical and Recovery crews to effect a speedy
repair to the outskirts. Rio, however, incurred minimal damages compared to
the possbility of the Masters going through unopposed."
"Now for the weather.."
<This.. was GNN.>
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/12 Posted Author
Australia Protest Disrupted! Wed Jan 21 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<GNN headline news!>
"We are just recieving word yesterday of a suspected pro-Maverick protest was
interrupted by a veritable horde of criminal biker gangs. The group, the
Reploids for Revolutionary Change, a peaceful but anti-human NGO, had
organized an anti-Repliforce demonstration in the town of MacGurn. MacGurn, a
long-known haven of Maverick sympathy with an almost entirely Reploid
population, lays just a hundred miles southwest of Cairns, was besieged by at
least fifty or sixty members of organized bikers from Queensland and other
areas in Australia, armed with military-grade equipment and composed of many
Reploids with illegal street-model military improvements. We have video
footage of the attack, as well, taken from a cameraman covering the protest.
Younger or more sensitive viewers may want to leave the room."
<The camera shows a dusty town in a dry, outback area - from the looks of the
metal and mortar architecture, once affluent and futuristic but now rusted and
eroded. Reploids fill the long main street that's a result of a highway
slashing straight through the middle of town, holding signs like, 'Reploids
aren't slaves!' and 'Reploid Australia now!'. A sudden shout rises up from
within the crowd and a camera pans towards the edge of the blocky town. Six
bikers riding black, souped up hoverbikes with dust trailing behind them
streak down the street. One of them fires a flamethrower into the crowd as she
skims above the protestors, while other bikers use plasma swords or chains as
they slice through the midst of the protestors. It's a gruesome sight. The
camera pans the other direction, noticing bikers approaching from all
directions in the town, the sympathizers beginning to flee, but ending up
rushing about in panic.>
"The attack is linked to several biker groups, although the chief suspect is
the Crimson Skulls, one of the largest, most violent organized gangs operating
in Australia. Mavericks Agile and Dark Necrobat arrived on the scene soon
after the attack began, and fought the bikers until they apparently retreated.
There are dozens of serious Reploid injuries reported, although only nine
protestors suffered processor-failure. Several biker casualties have been
reported, although the exact number hasn't been released because the incident
is under investigation. We've also recieved a taped message from the Crimson
Skulls, suspected to be from their leader Motor Hogg: <"We ain't gonna be
anyone's slaves, including the Mavericks. And we'll kill anyone that sells us
out to them!"> Several smaller incidents involving one or two individuals in
areas across Australia have been reported, all of the victims Reploids
suspected of having Maverick sympathies. Australian authorities have pledged a
full investigation and aggressive pursual of the perpetrators."
<OOC: Questions, inquiries, scene requests, etc., related to the post? @Mail
Rajura Doji.>
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/13 Posted Author
WilyNet Launches in Casablanca! Thu Jan 22 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<On GNN!>
"Today in Casablanca, Cobol, head of the National Wily Corporation, announced
the creation of 'WilyNet', a 999 channel high-resolution holo-vision network
in Master-Africa, running on a complex quantum-data cable network built
across Africa in the course of several weeks by 'WilyComm'. The network is
available to any citizen of Africa with an approved flat-pane holo-display
unit sold in stores across Africa, for the rather low price of three hundred
zenny a unit. NWC CEO Cobol admitted that only twenty channels have been
filled at the moment, by WilyNet itself or other media corporations outside
Africa who have bought channel-space. He also added that channels or
television shows were public access to any citizen able to pay a minor fee,
and able to be acquired by any citizen of Master-run Africa. All programming,
however, is subject to a 'moral value advisory', which is a rather blatant way
to say censorship. <<That sentence deleted to those viewing WilyNet ;)>> A
large amount of programming has already been created, including remasters of
the famous 'WilyShow', various sitcoms set with Master-inspired characters,
and a gladiatorial gameshow that's raised a few eyebrows elsewhere in the
world. Also, to our new viewers on WilyNet, welcome to the GNN channel."
<OOC: Questions, inquiries, etc.? @Mail Doji.>
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/12 Posted Author
Incident in Moscow Sat Jan 24 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<This...Is GNN!>
"An incident at Vlosky Industrial, a Reploid parts manufacturing factory in
Moscow that's presently being used as a storage depot, was covered today by
GNN's Moscow bureau." <Flick to a shot of Bolero with an Interpol badge, his
mouth moving as he speaks to the camera and brandishes a book and a search
warrant, speaking to a Reploid Siberian wolf with a heavy coat and a fur hat.
There is no sound, however.> "There are reports of potential Master or
Maverick activity on the scene, including a suspected sighting of 'Quick Man'
exitting the silo. Vlosky Industrial, owned by Mikage International, admits
that there was a major security break-in and the Masters may have been
involved, also stating that the break-in resulted in several millions of zenny
worth of damage. The Interpol officer investigating had Moscow PD search
transports leaving the site, and one hover-hauler was impounded for
investigation, full of what is termed as 'odd Reploid components and weapon
modifications'. Mikage International is threatening a multi-billion zenny
lawsuit against Interpol and the Moscow Police Department, however, after the
materials seized disappeared from evidence lock-up. It is suspected that
they've been sold to the black market, leading Mikage International to cry
foul at 'UN interference with Japan's legal efforts to research better
military hardware'. The prospects of the case itself are rather nebulous, as
Mikage International has refused to explain why it was being stored in Vlosky
Industrial or what the specific technologies were, but the Japanese megacorp
certainly has the skilled lawyers and the capital to pursue the case for quite
some time before a decision would be reached. A tape of an intruder doing
battle with a suspected Master inside the facility was also sent to GNN,
although a recent court action has prevented us from showing the footage."
<OOC: Questions? @mail Doji. The debacle with a fairly messy, questionable
affair, leaving a bit of mud on Mikage International's already questionable
face.>
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/13 Posted Author
Books By A Robot Master? Sun Jan 25 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As introduced at the GTSE, Number Man has released a series of five books,
some scholarly, some not, all about computer technology. Under the pen name of
Erwin N. Wily, he's published them from an African print company with a
worldwide distribution...
Code Crisis: A Comprehensive History of Computer Crime From ENIAC to
ERWIN - Very detailed, with copious footnotes sufficient to let any reader
gain a basic knowledge of entry-level hacking.
The Desecration of the Language: A History and Dictionary of Computer
Slang and its Permanent Impact on the Efficacy of the English Language - A
rather pointed and very editorial text, outlying the basic problems with
internet slang. The most entertaining of the books, with informative side
sections on Ebonics and trade languages.
Pr0n - A photographic history of Internet pornography, from ASCII to
holographs. It's not for kids, obviously, but he does veer away from showing
nasty, nasty stuff. The text, surprisingly, is very dry and academic, but
shows his intense knowledge of the subject matter.
Information Overload - A winding, dry text concerning the ready
availability of permanent storage media from the 20th century onward and the
glut of information available over the last three centuries, with special
attention paid to the continual retro craze that works through the world.
The Tao Of William H. Gates - Self-explanatory.
Each book is reasonably priced and readily available.
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/14 Posted Author
Chaos at the GSTE! Mon Jan 26 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
***TOP NEWS STORY!***
"The Science and Technology Expo in Torontreal ended in chaos this weekend, as
it was invaded by a reploid army under the direction of Epsilon, the so called
'Irregular' Reploid whose army of rebels commit acts of violence and terrorism
supposedly independant of the Maverick Virus or the Coalition for Reploid
Freedom. The convention took a stunning turn as roboticist Scott Wily, the
CLONED son of Doctor Albert Wily, revealed an alliance with the lead
Irregular. These...Irregular...Overlords... then trashed the remainder of the
convention." The newscaster pauses, staring down at the paper he's holding,
and shaking his head. "I don't make up the news, folks. I just read it." He
coughs. "Fortunately, Interpol and Torontreal security responded immediately
to the threat, arresting most of the rebels on scene, and bringing Epsilon
himself into custody. The arrested Irregulars are being held in a holding cel
in Torontreal: charges and trial all pending. However, Scott Wily still
remains at large. ... And now, Maria Conchita Bananafanalopez with
entertainment news..."
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/10 Posted Author
Irregular Overlords Outbreak! Wed Jan 28 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This......is GNN.
" Good Evening, and welcome to GNN Nightly Nag. I'm your host, Aliks Salt.
Tonight, our top story-the infamous Irregular Overlord Jail Break. "
A picture of a ravaged UN Plaza is shown. Concrete rubble lays everywhere.
Buildings and vehicles are smashed and battered. A huge hole sits in the UN
Building itself.
" Thought to be small time terrorists, this motley assortment of three known
organizations-Epsilon's Followers, Scott Wily and his Overlords, and the Bonne
Family, were thought a minor threat at best. But they proved otherwise when UN
Security measures were completely bypassed, they escaped, and the Plaza found
itself a battlezone as Repliforce and Maverick Hunters alike fought to stop
the fleeing Irregular Overlords. "
" And sadly, failed. Even General himself could not stop them, as they
entered their airship and fled to the skies. Which brings about a very
important question to /this/ reporter-what happened to those committed to
defense of the United Nations? The Free World, even? Neither of our esteemed
heroes were able to stop these miscreants, or inflict casualties, according to
our reports. What makes the Irregular Overlords so volatile a faction in these
'Robot Wars'? "
" We'll investigate that, and other factors of recent developements in
tonight's show..."
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/5 Posted Author
Master Delinquency in Seoul. Thu Jan 29 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<Cut Camera to a scene of the historical district of Seoul>
"The city of Seoul, Korea, has a rich history. A history that should be
respected and treasured. However, that was far from the minds of the Robot
Masters when they struck this evening. Several statues, some many years old,
were horribly defaced. One is of particular note:
<The camera cuts to a large statue, made of bronze. It currently has a frizzy
orange clown wig on it's head, and a green and yellow woman's dress pulled
over it's body. Over it's face is pasted what appears to be a blown-up picture
of.. Scott Wily's face. Burned into the grass in front of it are the words
"SCOTT WILY IS A WOMAN!">
"Witnesses say the Robot Masters put up their own statue, one of Doctor Alber
Wily, but it was destroyed in the battle that followed, as authorities arrived
on the scene."
<A shot is seen of a pile of marble rubble.>
"All in all, it was a light raid for the Masters. But I can think of one Wily
who will probably not be pleased. And now, in sports.."
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/6 Posted Author
Engravings in the Sahara Fri Jan 30 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<Camera cuts to a satellite view of northern Africa, showing the Sahara
desert>
"Today, during a weather report, it was discovered that the words "IO's are
t3h Suk!!" and a drawing of Dr. Wily giving the thumbs up, were engraved into
the sands of the Sahara desert earlier today. The culprits can only be assumed
to be the Robot Masters themselves, as if anyone else had done that over their
territory, we would have seen the signs of heavy fighting between the Masters
and the culprits.
"This, following the previous incidents in Seoul, have led us here to believe
that there is a great hatred of the Irregular Overlords coming from the Robot
Masters. We can only wait to see what action is taken, and hope that not TOO
much property is destroyed in the process. We will bring the headlines to you,
as they come up."
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/7 Posted Author
River of Blood! Fri Jan 30 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Update, occasionally on GNN and related outlets for the next few days:)
There has been an attack by unknown parties on the Maverick-held mech-fluid
production plant outside of Turin, Italy. While the refinery itself escaped
significant damage, several of the tanks were detonated, and the resulting
flood of mechfluid has not only left a large and dramatic streak across the
landscape, it has caused a red stain in nearby rivers and streams, which
extends even out to the ocean in orbital images.
Opinions, of course, are mixed. Tabloids blame it on - well, the usual tabloid
suspects. Stardroids are a favorite. As are, for some reason, Martians.
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/8 Posted Author
Anonymous Apology to Maverick Euro Sat Jan 31 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-Only- to those in Maverick Europe is the following apology transmitted over
public airwaves through a particular Airwave Alligator, though the message
does not come from him.
The anonymous transmission is merely this: "I apologize to CRF Europe
citizens who have been harmed or otherwise inconvenienced by the bombing of
the mechfluid tanks and to the nearby production facilities. You do not need
to accept it, but it is my duty to apologize. It was intended to be a military
assault, so this apology is to those not in the military who have been
negatively effected."
Of course, maybe the person posting it up isn't a Hunter at all, maybe it's
all a trick! Or maybe ... it -is- a Hunter. Too bad it's anonymous.
==============================================================================
================================== IC News ===================================
Message: 14/9 Posted Author
Pop-up Ad! Sat Jan 31 News Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Browsing through the worldnet, you are likely to come across a new, common
pop-up ad. It's one of those annoying ads that when you try to close it,
slingshots you to another site.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
You've won!! Click the Irregular Overlord below to claim your prize!
<A chibi Epsilon runs back and forth across the field below. If you
actually click on it, you go to the official Irregular Overlord recruitment
website.>
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you try to close the pop-up window, you go to the official Irregular
Overlord recruitment website. On the site, there's all sorts of transcripts of
Epsilon's lengthy speeches, essays by various IOs, group pics of the IOs
having lots of parties, an online shop to buy IO merchandise (the beer cozies
and model Wilysaucer II are really neat!), a chat service to talk online with
a REAL LIVE Irregular Overlord, and an anonymously-forwarding email address to
send comments or questions.
==============================================================================
<-- Dec 2003 Feb 2004 -->
MegamanMUSH Homepage | BBoard Archive Main | Talec's M3 page | stardroidjupiter@gmail.com