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Message: 18/76 Posted Author
Staten Island Scuffle Tue Nov 01 Global News Network
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An anchorman dressed up as a turnip delivers the night's top news, "And now
picking up where my colleague Sombrero Bumblebee left off, Staten Island saw
its share of trespassers late this Halloween Eve. Initial reports told of
rowdy teenagers throwing toilet paper at the Statue of Liberty before our news
crew confirmed that the perpetrator was indeed the notorious Robot Master Guts
Man throwing huge rolls of industrial paper at Lady Liberty.
"After news broke of this incident more individuals showed up on the island
including a giant ant, a couple members of Repliforce, the Hunter known as
Zero and a large robotic gorilla. At one point it looked as if Staten Island
had become Monster Island thanks in part to having three gigantic beings on it.
"The only known casualties are those of Guts Man and Zero, but with no bodies
retrieved we can only speculate whether they were fatal casualties or not. My
gut instinct tells me no. All other parties involved were seen leaving the
area in a functional state after the forces of good triumphed over the forces
of evil.
"Staten Island will be closed for up to 3 weeks and Lady Liberty who had a
chunk torn out of her by the large ant is expected to make a full recovery in
time for Thanksgiving. We'll be back with more of tonight's top news after
this commercial break."
The commercial following the news report is a trailer for the latest Godzilla
movie.
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Message: 18/77 Posted Author
United Goods Press Dispatch Tue Nov 01 Global News Network
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<This...Is GNN.>
"United Goods, an African corporation that deals primarily in food,
entertainment, and other soft consumer goods, has shocked the world by moving
into the colonization business in Europe. Earlier today, United Goods Reploid
CEO Malachi Constant, had a press conference at his headquarters in the Ivory
Coast."
Malachi Constant, a lion-esque man in a blue suit with a mane, beard, and
mustache of flowing blond hair, speaks in front of a small podium. "Today,
United Goods has moved people and supplies to the Lorraine region of France,
at the site of what our survey team believes to be untapped iron ore. To this
extent, we have created a subdivision, Plato Inc., and christened our small
colony and mineral extraction site 'Plato'. Plato's population is 1,302, made
of of mining personnel, geological teams, administrative teams, and a security
contigent. We our confident that our security, as well as the Repliforce
protection of this area, will keep our assets safe from harm in this
potentially volatile region."
The feed returns to the GNN anchor. "When asked where United Goods was getting
a security force, the CEO explained that a number of military specialists had
been recruited as advisors, and the pool of troopers was being drawn primarily
from former UN or national military personnel. In other news..."
<OOC: Contant Machiavelli if you want to mess with or investigate Plato.>
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Message: 18/78 Posted Author
Carthage Consortium Tue Nov 01 Global News Network
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Another report among the many of businesses capitalizing on Repliforce's recent
announcements.
"Today, the Carthage Consortium, a coalition of businesses including
formerly Oslo-based conglomerate Hansa, Dansk Shipping, and independent
investors, announced its formation for the purpose of reconstruction in the
ravaged Scandinavia region.
"We are glad for Repliforce's decision to veto its previous decision,"
Hansa executive Konrad Nisse said in this latest press conference. "Now the
millions of dollars that would have gone into its pocket can be spent on
things of true value, like houses and roads."
Along with the Consortium's other officers, London lawyer Eskil
Sorensen and Dansk financial officer Kirstine Engel, Nisse is one of thousands
of native Scandinavian businesspeople who have managed to continue their work
in exile but longs to return home. In this spirit, the Carthage Consortium has
already begun to assemble resources and contractors, and is currently
appealing to expat communities on Eurasia and elsewhere to 'start the move
back home and to normality at long last'. The Carthage Consortium has also
issued a statement detailing their expectation that Repliforce and Interpol
will continue to extend their services while the nations of Scandinavia are
being restored to their sovereignty.
<OOC: Questions to Feste.>
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Message: 18/79 Posted Author
European Deal Tue Nov 01 Global News Network
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<This...Is GNN.>
"Plato Inc., the colonizing subdivision of United Goods, has announced a deal
with Cray Trading Company, which owns and operates the city of New Haven. New
Haven has been designated as a trans-shipment point for iron ore extracted
from the hills of Lorraine by Plato Inc., and many United Goods products and
businesses have moved into New Haven. Two Fry Daddy locations have been opened
in the city, and there are reports of products such as Nico-Cola joining
others on the shelves. Interestingly, a mutual defense deal has also been
signed, pooling the security forces of both organizations together in case one
is attacked. No further comments have been issued at this time by United Goods
CEO Malachi Constant, or New Haven's Governor Theodore Cray."
<OOC: Questions to Machiavelli or Pirate Man.>
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Message: 18/80 Posted Author
Halloween Aftermath Wed Nov 02 Global News Network
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Violence and mayhem plagued many parts of the globe during 31 October, with
some of the violence stretching into the following Tuesday. Civil unrest was
reported in New York City and Sydney, and a curfew was enforced in Rio to
prevent violent outbreaks between militant anti-Reploid paramilitaries and the
Irregular cells known to operate in the area.
Giga City was the scene of several violent incidents, including an extensive
Maverick attack which was repelled by a coalition force of Repliforce and
Irregular Overlords. Most visibly alarming was a confrontation in New York
City between Guts Man and several massive Reploids. The damaged form of the
Statue of Liberty has become a rallying point for the American Democratic
Party, who have been critical of the Seers administration's handling of the
Aztlan war.
Much of the immediate civil unrest was quelled as Repliforce backed off its
plan to sell land in Europe. However, the public relations damage from the
incident is extensive, and many Repliforce observers believe that a critical
loss of trust has occurred between the Reploid army and those it has sworn to
protect.
Additional large anti-Repliforce protests have been planned for the coming
weekend by activists in Sydney, which is expected to further sour human public
opinion in Australia against Reploids.
San Angeles, on the border between two warring nations, was eerily quiet over
Halloween night, and remains in a tense but civil state as the human community
begins to recover from Repliforce's Halloween shock.
< OOC: Leo >
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Message: 18/81 Posted Author
The Thompson Hour Wed Nov 02 Global News Network
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<On one of GNN's religious channels, an hour is devoted each week to the
Reverand Jonah Thompson.>
Reverand Thompson, an African male wearing a black outfit and holding a Bible,
stands on stage. "Good EVENING, my brothers and sisters in Christ! The world
is a tumultuous place these days...Chaos around every corner! The Devil using
mortals to do his work! Now, we all profess our faith and our lives to the
teachings of Jesus Christ...You may think you are pure, but are you? When you
see a Reploid, do you see a fellow sentient being, or do you see a Maverick?
Just a machine? Something that is not alive? Now, God has created man, and in
the womb, he places the spark of intelligence inside each baby...The soul. Do
Reploids have souls? They can think, feel, suffer, believe, just as man! And
just like humanity, they are created...Perhaps humanity does not place the
divine spark in the Reploid when he builds it, but my brothers and sisters, I
certainly believe that GOD does! God created humanity, and humanity begets
humanity! How is the birth of a child, who will grow up to think and feel,
different from the birth of a Reploid, who will grow up to think and feel? The
Neo-Arcadians believe that ALL robotic life is a threat, but let me tell you
this, brothers and sisters. HATRED is the only threat. HATRED is the tool of
Satan. And the Neo-Arcadians and the Mavericks alike thrive on HATRED,
brothers and sisters! So guard your heart closely against hate, as we join
hands with our robotic brothers and sisters in Christ! Let us all give thanks,
for each breath of every day! PRAISE THE LORD!" The audience joins in with
cries of 'praise the Lord'. At the bottom, the show's telephone number is
shown, incase anyone wants to donate to the Thompson Fund for Victims of the
Robot Wars charity.
<OOC: Big donors, contact Machiavelli.>
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Message: 18/82 Posted Author
Old-Fashioned Ad Wed Nov 02 Global News Network
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(Largely static art. No animated images, no links embedded in the file except
for two at the end. There are not even sounds or wallpaper friendly versions,
although such could be made. The ad is distributed through major networks,
online magazines, and news feeds.)
(A woman with short black hair, sunglasses, and a ridiculously colored pants
suit with red as the dominant color sits in a lawn chair, next to a tent. The
shot is long enough to show the wreckage of what was probably, once, a modest
one-family house; the tent is in what might have been the living room.)
(There is a television/computer hookup and a small portable stereo, as well as
a ice bucket with a bottle of some form of champagne. The woman is looking
upwards towards the camera, with a faintly quizzical expression.)
(Underneath the photograph, black text on a white background: "COME ON BACK" in
fifteen different European languages.)
(One of the links is to a central page of various small 'government-in-exile'
groups founded by minor survivors of national governments. The other is a link
to a camping-supply retailer in Minnesota. Prices are reasonable.)
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Message: 18/83 Posted Author
Interupted Broadcast Wed Nov 02 Global News Network
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Star Trek XXI is interupted suddenly, in the middle of Kirk macking on the
latest hot alien chick. The feed cuts to a dark room, with a barerly visible
man smoking a cigarette on a stool in the middle of the room.
"Greetinks, vorld. I am Doctor Gravity. I have come before you tonight
to send a message out to my children. Vhey are... I vill not use the names
that the corrupt U.N. gave zhem. I vill use zhere REAL names." Dr. Gravity
pauses a moment. "Grizzly Slash. Duff McWhalen. Izzy Glow. Axel the Red. Squid
Addler. The Skiver. Mattrex. Dark Dizzy. Zhese are the real names of the
reploids known as Crescent Grizzly, Tidal Whale, Shining Firefly, Spike
Rosered, Spiral Pegasus, Burn Dinorex, and Dark Necrobat. If zhe eight of you
are listening, zhen know zat your fazzer loffes you. Even you, Grizzly Slash,
despite zhe fact zat zhe U.N. has conditioned you to deny my loff. I vill be
vaiting for you return."
The feed returns back to the movie, just in time for you to miss the hot alien
boobs. Sucks to be you.
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Message: 18/84 Posted Author
Bar Fire In Neo-Tokyo Wed Nov 02 Global News Network
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"Today, during the red-ribboning of the newest RingStarBar, what was
supposed to be a nice, festive occasion has turned into a disaster. A group of
renegades and many small drones that resembled arms and mops had waylaid the
bar and tried to take as many different kind of liquor from the bar as
possible before the security team of Ring Man, the owner of RingStar, had
jumped into action by taking on the preons and vast amount of drones that had
assaulted the bar. Two other assailants had aided the drones, as well as what
looked like Vile, but wasn't, as he seemed to just walk around instead of
blowing anything apart. The fire started in the building a little after what
looked to be a giant bottle of booze, Liquor Man, pushed the robot master into
the building, a flame erupting from the side of the building not too long
after that."
"Another robot master, Skull Man, was on the scene fighting what looked
to be Boss H, sources say. The pirate had apparently threw what was supposed
to be a giant barrel of explosives into the bar before the bare went in
flames, the situation turning critical as buildings next to it were in peril
of setting on fire as well. When the fire fighters had arrived the Wilysaucer
was seen leaving the area with a thick black smoke trailing it. The fire
fighters had put the fire out but not before the entire building had burnt so
terribly that there were of successfully restoring it. Thankfully, no one was
killed in this blaze."
"Now on to sports....."
< OOC:Ring Man>
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Message: 18/85 Posted Author
Mavs in San An Wed Nov 02 Global News Network
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<GNN!>
"The Coalition of Reploid Freedom didn't so much have a recruiting drive as it
had a celebration -of- the Coalition right here in San Angeles. While the
typical pamphlets and protests were tossed about, the Coalition were
mostly...partying!"
"Representative Song Beast of the Reploid Boyz said, "People think the
Mavericks can't have fun anymore, so they won't want anything to do with us.
They just see our infamous 'Humans Suck' policy and spout off all sorts of
historic babble instead of getting to -know- the Coalition. I think that's BS.
We can still have fun as a Maverick, we still know how to party. I say to
people pointing fingers at us saying we're 'Racist' and shout back, 'So
what!?'. Maybe that means I'm not perfect, but I don't need to be to enjoy
myself."
Dancing and candy and party hats prevailed, but whether the Coalition is truly
spreading in another direction is uncertain, but some reploids seem intrigued
by this new methodology."
Various reploids appear on screen to actually give comments.
"'Yeah, sure, they're psyched up nutjobs, but at least they aren't -boring-.'"
"'I always thought that the Mavericks were boring evangelists, but hey...they
like Rock and Roll too! And even Reggae!'"
"'This is ridiculous, they're just enjoying themselves, how are people treating
this as some sort of new revolution in Maverick trends?'"
<various more punditry, or however it's spelled>
OOC: Lumine for questions
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Message: 18/86 Posted Author
'Thief M' in Interpol Custody Thu Nov 03 Global News Network
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So quick that it barely merits a headline at the bottom of GNN's 24/7/365
newscast is this note:
The infamous 'Thief M,' revealed to be a Reploid by the name of Marino, was
turned over into Interpol custody today by Magma Dragoon of the Hunters.
Commissioner Jessica Blakesly headed up the Interpol end of the turnover.
And now, sports...
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Message: 18/87 Posted Author
"The War, Humanity, It's Children, Thu Nov 03 Global News Network
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Book entitled: "The War, Humanity, Its Children, and The Ties That Binds"
By author: Tabitha Williams
Just in time for the up-rise within the ever-unstable relations between the
humans and mechanoid races.
Listed among several of the bestseller lists, the book portrays a unique
perspective on the war regarding the various factions...as well as the
civilian population at large. While some famous names and places are mentioned
throughout, the book's contents maintains a generalized focus and in-depth
analysis regarding the struggle among the various races and so forth.
The book makes clear it's decidingly anti-Robot Master and anti-Maverick...but
not anti-Andorids, Reploids, or other forms of mechanical life. And even goes
so far as to hold humanity to its responsibilities within the war. Like it
not, those in humanity who desire to do so do not have, nor hold, the right to
extinguish innocent robotic life as it wills.
Still...
Depending on one's take....
In some portions of the book, one may even almost get the idea there's an
insider's perspective involved. But from where and by who...the author doesn't
indicate.
(OOC: Contact Twila Peterson for more info.)
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Message: 18/88 Posted Author
Hunters Stop Crime in Canada! Thu Nov 03 Global News Network
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<This...Is GNN.>
"When Canada left the Interpol charter, it was left open to the criminal
element. One particularly nasty gang, 'HC-90', arose in Torontreal, engaging
in violent warfare with rival factions and flooding the streets with the
Japanese designer drug 'Zen'. Today, at the corner of 5th and LaFont in the
Quebecquois quarter of Torontreal, Hunters Alia and Mirror Orange arrived and
attacked the druglord 'Heavy C', head of HC-90, at his apparent base of
operations. The Hunters fought their way through the violent street element,
armed with high-tech weaponry, with Mirror Orange fighting this robot who
apparently had a vendetta with the Hunters <grainy picture of Blitzkrieg
fleeing the battle>, while Alia penetrated their compound. She reportedly
fought kingpin Heavy C, who turned out to be a Reploid, and has possibly
killed him after shooting his head off and causing him to plunge ten stories
to the street below. The unnamed robot escaped with Heavy C. Police arrived
and apprehended forty individuals in the building with weapons and drug
charges. Some of these arrests have reportedly led to raids across Torontreal,
with one cache of weaponry and two major caches of Zen found. In the wake of
this attack, many gangmembers have reportedly lost faith in their leader, and
several fractures are rumored within Torontreal's gangland. There are no
theories at this time as how Heavy C was getting his weaponry and drugs,
although ties to the shadowy Japanese Mafia are suspected. In other news..."
<OOC: Contact Machiavelli with questions.>
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Message: 18/89 Posted Author
Tabith Williams is a filthy, Neo-A Thu Nov 03 Global News Network
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Book entitled: "Tabith Williams is a filthy, Neo-Arcadian supporter who wishes
that Dr. Wily would wed her."
By author: Hullahoop Man
This book coming right out after Tabitha's for no apparent reason, serious,
both of these books out at the same time have /nothing/ to do with that one is
about the other.
Listed a dozen and more times on RingStar's special book lists at number one,
this books expels the belief that Tabitha Williams has any real and dignified
thoughts about today's world other than hating on robot masters because she is
hot for Dr. Wily. We are also given insight into how her toaster caught the
Sigma virus and burned her toast, so she wrote has a bad tone about them as
well. It's in depth in exposing the creepy similarities between her and
El-dummy-pizo, including a hatred of all robot masters, and why their
undergarments are in a knot.
The book clearly displays how Tabitha is unfit to write about anything except
how dumb she really is, and how Dr. Wily would no way stoop as low to marry
such a loser. Instead, the book draws conclusions that she should practice
monogamy with Sigma and Elpizo, marrying them both at the same time.
In MANY portions of the book are there pictures of General of Repliforce. The
pictures have been modified so heavily that General looks inside out, and on
his back is a small note that reads, 'Toad's Wang'. There are many references
to 'Toad's Wang', as this one sentence arriving at the conclusion that, and I
quote, "If Toad's Wang was any bigger, Tabitha Williams would have been
crushed under the might of it while she was writing her book." Repliforce is
also noted as being 'Repliwang' through the entire book. His sources are clear
as Toad Man's wang is ever present.
< OOC: Question? Comments? Utter hatred of my existence? All goes to Ring Man! >
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Message: 18/90 Posted Author
Refinery Attack Fri Nov 04 Global News Network
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"And in other news, last night in East Africa, at a metalworking refinery
Robot Masters attacked, apparently with the intention of stealing materials
for unknown purposes."
Flash to image of Ring Man, Astro Man, Toad Man and Gyro Man piling off of a
Short bus.
"Maverick Hunters arrived on the scene shortly after, acting on suspicions
brought about by one of the Robot Master's apparently driving very
erratically. Worldwide authorities have put out an APB for Ring Man's driver's
license to be revoked. The Maverick Hunters and Robot Masters engaged each
other..."
Images of Titanic Rhino punching Gyro Man, then others of him fighting Astro
Man, with the Master floating around him like some obscene King Kong scene
gone wrong. One image shows Astro Man throwing steel bars at the huge Hunter
as well in a reverse of Donkey Kong.
"...and in the end, the Hunters were victorious."
An image of Astro Man retreating, and Zero erupting out of the ground with an
insane-rage look on his face, making like he's about to cut Ring Man in half.
Another image shows the pieces of said Robot Master laying on the ground.
"Cleanup and recovery efforts were well underway, spearheaded by members of an
Emergency Extraction Medical and Rescue Team (E.E.M.R.T.) who saw to any
wounded and ensured the damage did not spread further than it needed to.
Cut to various images of different personnel with these uniforms, and even of
one Twila Peterson wearing the same such uniform in one image. So much for
remaining incognito.
"When asked for commentary, Maverick Hunter Zero was quoted as saying, 'They
weren't getting their dirty mitts on Earl.' The question only now
remains...where will the Masters strike next? Now returning you to your
regularly scheduled programming."
*BLIP*
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Message: 18/91 Posted Author
Vigilante in Vegas Fri Nov 04 Global News Network
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<This...Is GNN.>
"Authorities in Las Vegas were shocked today when a power armor without
markings opened fire on several cars today, killing five people and wounding
several more. The power armor then beat a cyborg nearly to death with a street
sign, taking heavy damage in the process, before fleeing from the police.
Police found several pounds of Zen in the destroyed car, but Las Vegas' chief
of police still says they do not condone vigilante violence. LVPD was not able
to identify the armor, but GNN investigative reporters indicate the same armor
was used by Laura 'Thrash' MacKenzie, a Constable in Interpol's Power Armor
Corps. Interpol or the United States government have not issued a statement at
this time - the US government recently made waves by leaving the Interpol
charter, along with Canada."
<OOC: Questions to Thrash or Energize.>
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Message: 18/92 Posted Author
Coming this Christmas... Fri Nov 04 Global News Network
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<A movie trailer in the theaters, and distributed throughout the internet.>
A white logo of a television with the words 'Mogul Media' appears, before the
screen shifts to a man sitting in a dusty bar. He's wearing an old black
duster, with a black cowboy hat and a pair of sunglasses. His face is
striking, with black grizzle about it, and his right hand is made of metal.
White letter-print appears across the bottom: 'Aztlan, 2218. Fifty miles
outside of Neo-Arcadia'. Pantheon troopers suddenly burst in through the roof,
landing around the man and leveling arm-cannons at him. He looks up from his
drink with a disinterested gaze, setting it down on the table. A Pantheon
smacks him from behind, and the screen goes black.
"Cliff Flint," a deep, rolling voice says, before the man from the bar's face
appears. The camera shifts to a view from behind, of him standing in a white
jumpsuit with his ankles and wrists cuffed together. He glares in the
direction of a high, arc-shaped set of seats, with a man resembling Elpizo
sitting at the highest position in the center. The others all vaguely resemble
Doctor Ciel Mallory and Neo-Arcadia's guardians. 'Elpizo' continues, "You were
one of the best during the revolution. Took out thirty Mavericks after your
team got killed. Then, after the creation of the Neo-Arcadian state, you
disappeared." Cliff Flint snarls a bit, as the camera looks at his face. His
eyes narrow. "I stopped working for you when you started killing innocent
robots. I don't work for you anymore." 'Elpizo' narrows his eyes, saying, "I'm
afraid you do. We've implanted a special sonic emittor at the base of brain
stem. In forty eight hours, it will emit a sonic pulse that will liquefy your
brain. If you try to remove it, it will also do this. If you complete the
mission, we will deactivate it." Cliff Flint growls, his eyes narrowing again.
'Elpizo' says, "Rescue my daughter from Sigma."
Suddenly, the viewer is transported to Maverick Berlin. Cliff Flint wearing his
duster and cowboy hat rocket down a street on the back of a hover car,
Maverick drones behind him firing lasers. Then, Cliff Flint with a gatling
cannon, sprawing it back and forth at approaching Mavericks. Then, Cliff Flint
underwater, bubbles flowing from the side of his mouth as he wrestles with a
Maverick. Sigma then appears, holding someone resembling Alouette with his
arm. He smiles.
A giant robot is shown lumbering down the street, emitting a laser that
produces a dot on Cliff Flint's forehead as the camera shifts to it. "I'm
gonna need a bigger gun."
A black background appears, and one by one words woosh into place:
ESCAPE
FROM
BERLIN
Coming December 2218.
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Message: 18/93 Posted Author
Actor Kidnapped! Fri Nov 04 Global News Network
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<This...Is GNN.>
"Machmillian, an actor Reploid built several months ago by Mogul Media, is
starring in their new film 'Escape From Berlin', as Sigma. Strangely enough,
he has recently gone missing from his penthouse apartment in Manhattan. Police
are investigating, and report that a trace of the Sigma Virus has been found
in the apartment. They believe that Mavericks perhaps kidnapped Mr.
Machmillian, who many film industry insiders predict will have a promising
career in show business. The CEO of the company that owns Mogul Media, United
Goods, a Reploid named Malachi Constant, had this to say: 'I am shocked and
appalled at the audacity of the Mavericks. Liberty and freedom of expression
are things cherished by the entire world. To have Machmillian abducted by
Mavericks for simply playing a part in a film is an abomination.' If you have
any information on this disappearance, call 1-800-YOU-NARC and leave an
anonymous tip. In other news..."
<OOC: Questions to Fianait or Machiavelli.>
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Message: 18/94 Posted Author
Take the High Road Fri Nov 04 Global News Network
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<News blip OF CHAOS>
"Earlier today, Governor Theodore Cray of New Haven announced the
citysate's intention to construct an interstate highway between France and
Germany. The planned layout of the road will travel from New Haven to Berlin,
coming within close proximity to the mining operation being conducted by
Plato, Inc. Along with this construction, Governor Cray has stated intentions
to lend assistance to returning German natives and aid in their efforts to
rebuild their country."
<End CHAOS>
(OOC: Questions to Pirate Man.)
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Message: 18/95 Posted Author
GNN: The ThugBots Strike Again! Sun Nov 06 Global News Network
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"This is GNN."
"Over the last week since Halloween, reports of a specific type of
graffiti vandalism have increased."
"Occuring in cities across the globe, sans Neo Arcadian and Neutral
Territory, small yellow and blue Robots have been reported fleeing scenes of
vandalism via glow in the dark spray paint. Obvious work of the minions of the
Bonne Family, the Servbots, calling themselves the 'Thugbots'. Examples of
their scrawl are as follows." Images appear on screen.
'THUGBOTZ RULE!'
'Big Papa Guts Is Your Hook Up!'
'BONNES 4 LIFE!' Included: Spray Painted art of Tron in a Bikini.
"Newer messages on the walls include." More images.
'The Prophet Died For You!'
'Lumine <3 Aqua Man!'
(After November 2) 'EPSILON IS COMING!' 'O RLY?' 'YA RLY.'
'Scott Wily Is Da MASTA O' DISASTA!'
'Ferham's Got Da Funk!'
'SCARFACE SCARES ME!'
'iLuz Lives!'
'RESPECT THE BAT!'
'Sigma Eats Live Kittens!'
A bad rendition of Lumine being beaten down by a dozen 'Thugbots'
'Sugar And Cinnamon. Which One Is The Hotter One?'
'We Love Botos' Singing! Don't You?'
'Giga Man > Bass.'
'Ph33r T3h CUTE Onez.'
'OMG! HALLOWEEN ROXXORS!'
'LOL, REPLIFORCE!'
...And more!
"Local authorities are doing what they can to try and prevent further
vandalism. If you see any suspicious little yellow and blue robots, please
contact your local authorities immediately. Do not attempt to apprehend. The
Thugbots are considered to be Armed and Hyperactive."
(Questions to Tron)
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Message: 18/96 Posted Author
Righteous What? Mon Nov 07 Global News Network
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<This Is GNN.>
Mac appears on screen, though he's different. Not wearing his helmet,
he's instead slicked his usually blue hair back. In fact, he's pretty suave
today. White dress shirt, red tie, black slacks and a black blazer. Sat before
a fire in a big red leather chair, he appears to be engrossed in an upside
down book.
Mac looks up, and smiles. "Oh, hello. You caught me in the middle of my
book." He winks. "A lot of you may be wondering 'what' the Righteous
Acquaintances actually do, and I'd like to clear things up." The book is
slammed shut, and Mac slumps back. "You see, the Righteous Acquaintances - or
'RA' as the cool crowd calls them - are what we call a 'Vigilante Group',
committed to righting wrongs and triumphing over evil. We contain Steel
Massimo, Suploid, Steel Massimo, Auto, myself and in earlier times Bat
Vertigo." With a sigh, he continues. "If you have any troubles, and the
Maverick Hunters slash Repliforce cannot help PLEASE, feel free to contact us.
We're also available for pizza parties and weddings as an advanced
barbershop-esque band.."
</That Was GNN.>
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Message: 18/97 Posted Author
New Network Security Firm Sat Nov 12 Global News Network
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A network security company has been making waves in the business world. The
name "SciTech" is quickly becoming known through announcements by the United
States, the African Continental Government, redeveloping European countries,
and the United Nations to support the new network security firm. According to
official statements by the involved gorvernments, it is reported that they
have authorized the firm to address network security issues. Headed up by a
former high executive of the Japanese networking company IPC Inc. (which
collapsed shortly after the gigantic Yakuza bust in Japan months prior),
Shuseki Ijuin made a rare public appearance to make an announcement.
"The mission statement of SciTech is simple. Society keeps moving forward.
Instead of working with society, you have people of all walks of life who stop
at nothing to push it back the other way. The purpose of SciTech is to help
you keep moving that life forward in the face of today's difficulties. We
provide user-friendly and powerful security for your most important work, or
your favorite leisurely activities against those who'd thrive on disrupting
this. No roundabout, no talking over your head. Just peace of mind on the job,
a thing we all value. This is our mission statement."
The company is already looking at a strong head start on Wall Street, but time
will tell if it will live up to both the expectations and the CEO's own words.
There have been rave reviews for their first few products, and the company is
already reported to be in line to receive recognition for what is quoted as
"Outstanding Customer Support," with a number of professionals on standby at
all times to assist with their customers' security needs with "excellent
response time" and "performance that goes above and beyond the call."
There are many recruitment notices posted throughout newspapers and online news
feeds alike, with plenty of contact information. There is one stern warning:
"We perform background checks. We aren't stupid."
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Message: 18/98 Posted Author
KITTENS Sun Nov 13 Global News Network
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"...and that's what 'Kuwanger' /actually/ means. And now our top story
for tonight: kittens!"
No, seriously. It really /is/ kittens. A shot of kittens crawling
around over a smashed wall and a bunch of crushed cages while several vets
work to herd them back together is shown in the upper right corner of the
screen. "The Brooklyn Happy Paws Animal Shelter was assaulted last night, by
none other than the Robot Master known as 'Knight Man'. The owner and clerk of
the shelter were both rendered unconscious as Knight Man went on a
kitty-squishing spree. Fortunately, the destruction was stopped before too
much damage could be done, by a joint effort between Neo-Arcadia and members
of Repliforce!"
Cursory screenshot of Templar Fefnir beating the everloving crap out of
Knight Man. Also Shield Shellfish, wearing a cheap plastic half-mask held on
with elastic (RA disguise!) and +covering some kittens.
"Both the receptionist and veterinarian suffered only light wounds, and
the majority of animals in the shelter were recovered. Our heartfelt thanks go
out to these two heroes."
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Message: 18/99 Posted Author
Pirates Attack Currency Shipment! Sun Nov 13 Global News Network
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<This...Is GNN.>
"Last night, a shipment of money from the UN Central Bank in Seoul, bound for
the United States, was attacked by four ships of Sri Lankan air pirates.
Several were captured, but despite the arrival of STARS, the pirates made away
with several hundreds of millions of zenny! The Bonne pirates were also
present, and fled along with the Sri Lankans. The shipment was heavily
guarded, but the air pirates were also reportedly using heavy weapons, and
managed to match the guards aboard the ship."
<OOC: Questions to Machiavelli.>
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Message: 18/100 Posted Author
Where there is smoke there's corru Sun Nov 13 Global News Network
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"...Yesterday... a large plume of smoke caught the attention from the
authorities due to its odd shape and size. A women called in about a fire,
another said it was aliens." Fade to a picture of the smoke, the mug of Ride
Boar blowing a kiss towards nothing in particular. "Authorities were quickly
dispatched to deal with the problem, only to find out that the smoke was
caused by the demolition of a building at the Eastern Seaboard. Upon further
investigation, gang members were found to have been wearing hats with rings on
them, ring wrist bands, and ring leg bands. Ride Boar was on the scene, given
the many different marks, and the large plume of smoke that imitated his face.
Ring Man was apparently there as well, as a few rings were found in different
circumstances, being plastered here and there, some sticking into other
buildings. The warehouse district had been slowly falling to the gang calling
themselves the 'Ring Dingers', and have been scattered for the time being."
"The gang had shut off communication with the shops they warehouses
belonged too, apparently starving them of their goods. A gang that refused to
be bribed, and holding the warehouses at the territory. Before this, many
shops had been seeing record losses as of late, and are very happy at the
apparent event of the men being brought to justice."
"In other news, how to cook chicken so that it looks like your favorite
Repliforcers......"
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Message: 18/101 Posted Author
Terror in Hong Kong! Sun Nov 13 Global News Network
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This is.... GNN!
Earlier today, starting around twelve noon, eastern standard time, four radio
explosions, similar to the ones about six or seven months ago, occured in the
Kowloon District of Hong Kong. Two reploids, Obvious Octoroc and Wave Cow, and
two humans, Dr. Mike Connor and Angela Vicema, were injured in these terrorist
attacks. Both Dr. Connor and Miss Vicema are both in critical condition at
Hong Kong General.
<A Videofeed of Obvious Octoroc, an Octopus-esque reploid>
"I was just walking down the street, when this.. well," He rubs the hole on the
side of his head, "Voice came on my radio, insulting me. After that, my radio
just went POP!" He claps his hands as an example.
<The camera switches to Wave Cow, frequency and wave specialist>
"MoooI was actually hoooooeping this would happen to mmmmoooeee, because I
wanted to study this phenomoooenomooo. Thankfully, I was able to mmmmooo help
Dr. Caskett at least discover a way to catch this.. terrorist! Mooo!"
Dr. Barrell Caskett of INTERPOL and Heal Bluebird of the Hunters were there to
assist that evening. Neither of them are available to comment at this time.
<Punditry>
<OOC: Contact Techno for more info!>
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Message: 18/102 Posted Author
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<This... is GNN!>
"A press release from authorities in Indonesia indicates that notorious
arms dealer and warlord Figarillo Piso was killed today during a raid on his
island compound by the Maverick Hunter Magma Dragoon."
"Piso's ties to criminal organizations included major players such as
the Yakuza, the Triads, several national mafias, and scores of smaller
organized crime groups. Though intelligence dossiers indicate that he was one
of the top dealers of military wares in the world, Piso was able to evade
capture due to the fact that the only organizations able to adequately deal
with him were engaged with larger threats."
"The raid occured earlier this day, and Interpol efforts to catalogue
both prisoners and recovered illegal materials are ongoing, though current
estimates place this as one of Interpol's more successful busts this month,
with millions of dollars of weaponry and hundreds of Piso's mercenaries and
personal staff facing criminal charges. Piso himself and scores of his army
were killed in the initial assault by Magma Dragoon."
Cut to a shot of Magma Dragoon exiting an Interpol transport as police
unload prisoners behind him. When the reporter asks him for a comment, the
wounded Hunter jabs a finger towards the camera and half-growls, half-replies,
"Let this be a message to all who break the law: there will be no mercy for
you!"
<That... was GNN!>
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Message: 18/103 Posted Author
Renegade Virus Warns Of Doom Tue Nov 15 Global News Network
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< GNN >
The anomalous program known as Duo.EXE hijacked HeadlineOnDemand (NASDAQ: HOD)
for a brief period this evening and warned of a potential catastrophe
involving Force Metal-created nuclear weapons.
A "major disturbance" is likely in Giga City within the next three weeks
according to the virus. This incident may result in "random factors" using the
Force Metal to create a bomb which could do damage a hundred times greater
than the fusion nuclear devices used in World War III.
Duo.EXE also gave a cryptic warning about "deterrent systems" which may be in
place to damage Reploids, though did not elaborate on the incident. Shortly
after mentioning these deterrent systems, the virus warned of a "tactical
strike" against the facility in North Dakota which hosts HeadlineOnDemand,
then left the system. Shortly afterward, the site went offline.
The US Government is investigating earlier claims made by local media in North
Dakota that the cause of the destruction was a railroad accident. The
Department of Defense declined comment, citing an ongoing investigation.
< Punditry. >
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Message: 18/104 Posted Author
C's Editorial: The RF Sieve 1 Wed Nov 16 Global News Network
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Editorial disclaimer. Chest. Newsdesk. Cigar. Glass of Rock Orange.
Also on his desk are several Robot Wars Action Figures <tm>. We see General,
Colonel, Vile, and Dr. Wily. Beside them is a small model revolving door.
Hint: That's bad.
"For those that didn't catch the 6 o'clock news, I'll give you the
quick summary: There's been another grab for Force Metal. This time it was
Vile and several Maverick cronies. Now, I ask you: Did they succeed in coming
away with the much prized metal?" Chest chuckles in a good natured manner, but
then suddenly snaps angrily, "Rhetorical question. Of /course/ they came away
with Force Metal. The Maverick raid seems to have been a succeed."
Chest leans forward on his newsdesk. "Now normally I hate to complain
about the outcome of battles. Normally I prefer to keep my own brand of
bitching and moaning to the intellectual mistakes that the various people out
there make. I have absolutely no doubt, after all, that every single person
involved in one of those bloody battles..." Chest gets a look of distaste on
his face, "...is trying their darndest to win, and I have no doubt in the
bravery of the participants. HOWEVER - and you knew there was going to be an
'however' - we have a problem in Giga City."
"We have Force Metal being discovered. This fantastic, dangerous metal
is sparking a new arms race. Those who have it either become really powerful
or go nucking futs." Or both. "Thus, it cannot fall into the hands of our
enemies. The Mavericks, the Masters, and the Neo-Arcadians must not be allowed
this frightening weapon. Thankfully, we currently have the sole source of the
metal under control, in Canada. It is protected by the heart of the
Repliforce. Thousands of troops! Tens of thousands of weapons! Outposts and
facilities! They even have their... doom ship or whatever there..." Chest
waves his hand dismissively on that point. "The point is, the Repliforce is at
its strongest in Giga City."
To be continued...
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Message: 18/105 Posted Author
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Chest then turns grim. "But the bad guys keep getting their hands on it
anyway. Giga City keeps getting hit by regular sized forces or infiltrators,
and Force Metal suddenly vanishes, going into the coffers of very, very
dangerous individuals."
"Lemme give you a demonstration." Chest takes the General and Colonel
action figures and puts them next to the revolving door. "This is Giga City."
He explains. Chest then takes the Vile action figure and the Dr. Wily action
figure and moves it to the door. He doesn't touch the General and Colonel
action figure. "See what's happening?" Chest then pushes the Vile and Dr. Wily
action figures through the revolving door that is Giga City. "See? See? That's
-bad-." Chest explains.
"Now I'm no military expert, but there's got to be a better way to
defend Giga City. I'm hoping that the Canadian government is realizing this
also. We can't be having bad guys come in and swiping the stuff. It's too damn
dangerous. Either Repliforce needs to crack down and get a guard on every
corner. I hope Prime Minister Appleman is giving serious consideration to the
Emergencies Act, which would give the authorities sweeping powers to ensure
that Giga City is as safe."
"Add the fact that security at Giga City is clearly a joke with the
growing unrest amongst workers and we have a powder keg. And unless things
change in that city, that powder keg's going to go off in everyone's faces."
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Message: 18/106 Posted Author
Gemini's Threat Transcript Thu Nov 17 Global News Network
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A transcript of Gemini's threat has been posted on the internet at
http://www.geocities.com/dmiasek/M3/m3_87
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Message: 18/107 Posted Author
A Friendly Reminder Sat Nov 19 Global News Network
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A video sent to many major newsgroups. Other channels are just hacked and
otherwise forced to show it.
Pharaoh Man sits in a rather nice plush chair. He wears a red velvet robe, and
is attended on either side by hulking, mummified drones with nasty looking
spears. The narrowed optics and the slightly curled upper lip show his current
displeasure.
"INTERPOL has taken something rightfully belonging to Amun-Wily. Something very
dear to Him, and to his children. They know just what I speak of. And they
apparently are not aware of what they have brought upon themselves. So I shall
inform you, the world, of just what is to happen. "
A singular reploid is dragged in. It's a civilian model, unarmed, and totally
scared sh*tless. Pharaoh Man stands over the cowering being. " For every hour
our property is not returned, you can expect the Robot Masters to insure the
death of 20 civilians of any and all races to occur as a targeted
extermination within the next week. Starting...." The time index of the
recording reaches midnight, and the beggining of November 19th. A Pharaoh Shot
is summoned forth, and shoved into the poor hostage's head. With a tortured
scream, he incinerates into a pile of ash within a matter of seconds.
"....now. "
Pharaoh Man sits back down with a disturbing calm, and passive look on his
face. "The Will of Amun-Wily shall not be denied, Chief R....Dr. Fairchild.
The sooner you return what is ours, the quicker your deaths shall be."
*The transmission cuts*
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Message: 18/108 Posted Author
The Spam, It Lives! Sun Nov 20 Global News Network
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The camera flickered on for those who would watch, their eyes perhaps glued to
the scene of General standing in a small garden-esque locale. He smiled toward
the camera, and then took a few steps toward the nearby bench and seated
himself, taking up most of the bunch with his massive size. "Good day,
everyone," General said in a calm and gentle voice, still smiling and looking
at the camera.
"As most of you know, there was a severe rioting Friday night in Giga City.
The rioting originated from the Giga City Force Metal mines. Currently it is
believed that the Irregular Overlords and the Mavericks were behind the
rioting, although the main bulk of the fault seems to lie with the Overlords.
Thus, the actions of the Overlords, causing mass chaos and confusion, has led
to pain and problems for the civilians of Giga City."
"Upon knowledge of an event occuring Repliforce responded, as did some members
of Interpol and the Hunter organization. Repliforce first attempted to talk
with the Miners, yet sadly, with the urging of some within the crowd of
rioting Miners, they did not listen to reason and instead continued to
generate chaos and disaster. That was when the allowance for non-lethals was
given."
"I shall be honest with you all. I found it horrible that we had to attack the
miners, and I still wish that reason and logic had been capable of swaying
them from their course of action. Yet, in the end, the chaos incited by the
Overlords could not be easily defeated, and so Repliforce had to resort to the
most basic of tactics."
"This was also when the Prime Minister of Canada opted to speak out, and so at
the behest of the Canadian Government martial law was declared. This martial
law will not last, for as soon as everything has calmed down it will no longer
be needed. Therefore, Repliforce is asking for people to be calm and patient
during this series of events. Further outbursts will only cause further issues
for everyone."
"Repliforce will be investigating something, however. Numerous miners who have
chosen to speak with us have shared knowledge, knowledge which denotes a
potential inhuman series of actions by the company that was running the mines.
This...wanton lack of caring for another living being is revolting, and
perhaps also one of the reasons that the Overlords could so easily cause a
riot. Therefore, any rumors about the miners having been enslaved and whipped
are being investigated, and if truth is found to be behind these statements
then numerous people will find themselves under arrest."
"I am quite certain that soon Colonel or myself will be contacting the
Canadian government about finding someone new to handle the mining of the
Force Metal, and we will personally keep a close eye on the conditions of the
mining. Force Metal may be a valuable mineral but that does not mean we can
ignore the rights of anyone, the rights which they have earned and deserve to
have, the rights which guard them from the hideous monsters of the business
world."
"In closing, I would like to once more ask for peace to settle over Giga City.
As soon as it's calm for a week or two the martial law will no longer need to
be in place, and I also promise that we will be investigating the rumors about
the miner conditions prior to the riot. If anyone has any sort of evidence
which supports those rumors then please, come forward and share your
information with us all. I would also like to apologize for the chaos caused
by the Overlord and Maverick instigation."
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Message: 18/109 Posted Author
RMs Attack Hardware Store Sun Nov 20 Global News Network
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"...And everyone was relieved that the kitty was saved."
"In other news, the Robot Masters have once again struck, this time though, the
target was a hardware store. Reports indicate that the three Robot Masters
that attacked, later identified as Turbo Man, Centaur man, and Gyro Man, were
repelled though by the work of the Hunters Mega Man and Mirror Orange, both of
whom were in the area at the right time. There were no civilian casualties and
the only thing that was taken were a bunch of paints that Mirror Orange had
been carrying out of the store."
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Message: 18/110 Posted Author
Business Revolution: SciTech. Tue Nov 22 Global News Network
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<< GNN. >>
GNN World News reports today that today apparently heralds a new age of digital
and physical datasecurity through the unveiling of 'SciTech'.
On this matter Eugene Chaud, XO and Head of Security for the company, had this
to say: "SciTech represents the demands of the people. It is a company that
can offer absolute protection to all data that our clients entrust to us, and
we are very pleased that so many have chosen to make business with us. SciTech
would also like to point out that it is presently offering very reasonable
jobs for qualified individuals, and that all interested parties should consult
the SciTech website. We have subsidiary units working in the most cutting edge
stratas of modern technology, and are making new money and time saving
revolutions in most spheres of business almost daily. SciTech believes we
represent a new age in technological production and data security, and look
forward to setting off on this journey with the hapiness and support of its
clients and shareholders."
In business news, SciTech has recently been rated the 'Top Upcoming Business',
a title it has shown itself to deserve through a thus far consistently
climbing production rate as well as its employment of many top scientists
previously beloning to others.
Company CEO could not be contacted to comment on any matters regarding the
business and has instead deferred all questions and interviews to his Head of
Security Eugene Chaud for the forseeable future.
OOC: Contact Chaud. Also, app SciTech + Shuseki, a man whose name I did not
spell wrongly.
<< GNN. >>
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Message: 18/111 Posted Author
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<omgGNN>
It's Anchor Ankylosaur! "In a show of good faith, the Colonel of the Repliforce
joined charity workers in Chicago to serve Thanksgiving dinner to the less
fortunate." Cutaway to a short video clip of Colonel in a chef's hat, being
the master of the turkey carving. "In a statement to GNN, Colonel said that,
'It is the responsibility for all those who have, who are fortunate to help
those who are not. I am happy to help those in need and set an example for all
charitable people on the planet.' It's always nice to see those in positions
of power helping out. In other news, there's a reported cranberry shortage..."
<omgomgGNN>
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Message: 18/112 Posted Author
Plague of Rudeness Fri Nov 25 Global News Network
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A short bulletin appears on the news network. You can see images of a
car only somewhat larger than a go-cart driving around. The images change
quickly, showing many different areas of the globe.
A voiceover begins:
"Reports are coming in from everywhere during the last hour that a car
has been seen driving around at very high speeds. Not only is it breaking
every speed limit several times over, it also has a hand sticking out of it.
And that hand is flipping everybody off. Also, it seems to be pumping out
"Highway to the Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins very loudly. Our top experts
here at GNN have determine that this car is most likely Turbo Man, of the
Robot Masters. His rampage of rudeness has hit everywhere that can be reached
by driving and isn't heavily secure."
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Message: 18/113 Posted Author
FOWL Play Fri Nov 25 Global News Network
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*GNN Nightly News*
"Late this Thanksgiving evening, FOWL, the Federation On Winged Libert, an
avian reploid group seeking laws to protect them from 'Thanksgiving
Pranksters' and other such attempts to consume their flesh, was attacked at
their rally in Central Park at New York City by Pharaoh Man and a cadre of
Robot Masters."
Joes, Heli-Metools, Toad & Ring Man on a Tricycle pushing a shopping cart.
" Repliforce arrived swiftly, under command of Red and Storm Owl, along with a
Hunter Agent, Crane Diplodocus. They quickly began evacuating civilians.
Unfortunatly, as the battle reached a head, Toad Man unleashed an artificual
Acid Rain. The park's central area was devastated, and many of the remaining
protestors succumbed to severe chemical burns. The Robot Masters where driven
away shortly after. Being dubbed the 'Thanksgiving Massacre', FOWL Activists
have rallied around the event as proof of the necessity for laws protecting
their 'kind'. "
"Now, for the weather..."
*Contact Any of the Above Listed For More Info*
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Message: 18/114 Posted Author
KABOOMS Fri Nov 25 Global News Network
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<KITTENS! ...I mean, un, GNN!>
"The city of Seoul was rocked today when a minor explosion struck the
eastern residential district. Investigation of the area -- formerly the
Reploid Research Facility, owned by Gate -- was halted when the area was
assaulted by Mavericks."
Obligatory kickass photos and video clips here, such as Earthrock
Trilobite raising gigantic crystal walls to crush Shield Shellfish; Gigabolt
Man-O-War being his annoying self and plaguing Riot with little jellyfish
drones, and Fuse Raptor in a firefight with an ambiguous weasel-shape on a
rooftop. And of course the labs themselves, an utter wreck.
"Officials do not expect any further attacks at this time, but advise
residents in the eastern district to report any suspicious activities and
report for routine Sigma Virus scans. Shield Shellfish, current owner of the
compound, was unavailable for comment. "
<GNN! ...I mean, KITTENS!>
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Message: 18/115 Posted Author
Santa Colonel Rides Again Fri Nov 25 Global News Network
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"However Berkana insisted she didn't know what happened to Tidal Whale,
or how his body ended up in the ditch."
Chest, apparently back from his Yosho's Head Exploded vacation, turns
to face a new camera. He's at his news desk. Behind him is an image of
Colonel, wearing his Santa hat and a forced smile. "Earlier tonight,
Repliforce held their second annual 'Santa Colonel' event, this time in Giga
City. Repliforce officials said they felt Giga City 'could best use the good
cheer'."
We see various images and footage of Storm Elf leading a troop of
Repli-kids around, Helper Elf (who is totally not Sonata), Steel Massimo the
red nosed reindeer hiding under a table with his head on fire, Rush the
robo-reindeer carrying Heal Bluebird, Fianait (with added red nose, antlers,
and nothing else), Iris the brunette elf, Cortana Elf, and Riot all in various
amounts of Christmas gear. We see Heal Bluebird sans legs, Bon Bonne, Gigabolt
Man-O-War, and Vanishing Gungaroo sitting on Santa Colonel's lap.
Chest narrates, "GNN spi- er, journalists were on hand, covering the
event. The second annual Santa Colonel went on without a hitch despite the
presence of two known Mavericks, with the sole exception of a near disaster
involving the cookie table and what is being described as a failed attempt to
demonstrate the proper method to stop, drop, and roll."
And on goes the news.
For additional coverage of the event, GNN's website has the footage for
download off their website: http://www.geocities.com/dmiasek/M3/m3_88
Questions to Butterball.
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Message: 18/116 Posted Author
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"Reports are coming in of almost a full district of Anchorage being wracked by
fire and explosions as the Robot Masters attacked this evening for a new theft
of unusual objects. Robot Masters Hard Man and Bass attacked as well as a
third Master identified as 'Thunder Man'. Bass duelled against Mega Man, and
during the fight an explosion was sent into a gas main, causing gas fires and
ruptures all over the local area, felling a building. A water tower was also
destroyed during the mayhem. Drone corpses litter the area and the elastic
factory was ransacked. What IS Wily planning?!"
OOC: Questions to Thunder Man, Hard Man, Bass, Rock, Shield or Massimo.
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Message: 18/117 Posted Author
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The earlier report about an Irregular holding a highschool hostage has been
updated. "It seems that while the Irregular was keeping students captive and
forcing them to take an illogical 500 question math test, a Maverick attacked
the school. Several students were injured by an explosion though the majority
escape safely thanks to their once-captor turning into their savior." Breif
images of Sniper Weasel and Mission Mathman fighting on the school roof are
shown. "They two engaged in combat until the Pac-Man-like android rolled down
the street taking out several fire hydrants and street lamps to escape. The
Maverick retreated afterwards. No one else was injured. One has to wonder were
the authorities were during this debacle."
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Message: 18/118 Posted Author
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-This is GNN-
"Our next story tonight is the grisly event that just occurred in
Moscow."
"Tipped off by the ANN to a live news feed out of Moscow, we at GNN
relayed the transmission. We were disturbed, as was most of the world, by what
happened next."
Pictures begin to flash across the screen as the newscaster speaks.
"A confrontation between Vile and Sage Harpuia, who apparently lead
Vile, now confirmed to have been the 'White Ghost' responsible for so many
killings in Russia of late, into a trap in a small warehouse in the production
district of Moscow. The confrontation lead to a startling revelation. Sage
Harpuia, General of Neo Arcadia, is confirmed to be the cousin of Dr. Pavel
Cossack, Nicholas Ilyanov Kraska-Cossack. A former Commander of the Russian
Military over a decade ago, he went AWOL after the tragic death of his wife
and son at the hands of Mavericks during the initial attacks. During a
psychotic episode, Nicholas destroyed several Reploid Officers under his
command and fled. From Harpuia's words, they held him back from dying with his
wife and son in the fire that killed them. From that time he vanished from the
knowledge of the world."
"From the words of Sage Harpuia, first he hid with Dr. Pavel Cossack,
and grieved with him. Dr. Pavel Cossack had only recently lost his own wife to
natural causes, left alone to raise his daughter, Kalinka."
"From Harpuia's words we can judge that he discovered that it was Vile
who started the fire who killed his family. Harpuia said he abandoned his
cousin and joined the Skinners under the alias 'The Russian Eagle', and from
there he was recruited into the cause of Neo Arcadia by President Elpizo."
"The signal was shut off on Harpuia, having impaled Vile to the wall,
bringing a Skinner Chainsaw to bear. He also said he would be taking Vile to
Dr. Pavel Cossack outside of the Tower of Light. We have not yet received any
information of the status of Vile, Sage Harpuia, or have heard anything from
the Tower of Light."
"The Neo Arcadian Government has issued No Comment to these events, and
we have yet to hear from representatives of the Mavericks or the Maverick
Hunters. The Russian Goverment has also issued not comments as yet."
"We'll keep you updated as more word on this disturbing and grisly
confrontation comes to us."
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Message: 18/119 Posted Author
GNN: Conclusion of a Tragedy Sun Nov 27 Global News Network
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-This is GNN-
"To follow up with tonight's earlier story of the confrontation of Vile
and Sage Harpuia, now revealed to be the rogue Russian Military Commander
Nicholas Ilyanov Kraska-Cossack, we bring you now the conclusion of the events
begun earlier."
"Our sources in the Midwest report to us that Sage Harpuia kept his
promise of bringing Vile to Pavel Cossack. After some time had elapsed, Sage
brought the brutalized body of Vile to the Tower of Light. Vile was reportedly
missing both his arms and one of his legs, and covered in what one witnesses
called 'wounds of torture'. Sage Harpuia was, reportedly, covered in Vile's
mech fluid. Whatever occurred after the feed from Moscow ended was not pretty."
"Pavel Cossack reportedly met his cousin outside on the lawn of the
Tower of Light, carrying a large gun. Taking aim at the fallen Vile, both Dr.
Cossack and Nicholas Cossack were surprised by the arrival of Lumine onto the
scene. The Gatebot shot the Guardian General through the leg with a high
powered sniper rifle, then blinked to the fallen Vile to rescue him. With a
distraction provided by another Gatebot, one of the more recent 'straight to
Maverick' children of the Rogue Roboticist, Lumine was able to fly off with
Vile's body in tow."
"The exact condition of Vile, and if he will live or not, is unknown."
"The word from the street is one of confusion on the subject. A pity
for what the Cossack Cousins endured is fresh on everyone's mind, as well as
recriminations for the actions of General Nicholas and Doctor Pavel in the
past. The scene of the toy soldier, at present, the top On Demand feed from
GNN's resources."
"Word from the Russian Government and the reactions of its people over
what, in the words of one journalist, have been two of the 'Heroes of Russia'
as well as one of Russia's 'Greatest Nightmares', is varied. Everything from
sympathy to hatred to renewed loyalties to simple confusion have been reported
by Witnesses on the street."
"A rally held by the Yaga's Children Faction is scheduled for tomorrow
evening, where they will be giving a moment of silence for the wife and son of
General Cossack, as well as all those Russian Citizens who have been murdered
by Vile, and those like him, in the past."
-Oh the Punditry...-
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Message: 18/120 Posted Author
A Small News Item Sun Nov 27 Global News Network
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A small news item in England, that is. Everywhere else just gets small,
discreet ads. The Bones Detective Agency has opened, based out of 221B Baker
Street, London. The news in London goes into slight detail about Maxwell
Bones, the proprietor, doctor of criminal science, and his history of world
travel, short Interpol work and current employ in S.T.A.R.S., while the ads
just mention that appointments are 'by arrangement only' and cases will be
taken each on their own merits.
OOC: Talk to Maxwell Bones, obviously.
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Message: 18/121 Posted Author
The Mines of Giga City Sun Nov 27 Global News Network
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A Repliforce statement has been released to the public, via the GNN system.
Following the rioting, the Martial Law and currently the lack of overt rioting
that has occured for an extended period of time it is under the belief of the
head of Repliforce that the miners of the Giga City mines should be alloted
time off. This is going to not be enforced but /heavily requested/ of the
people in charge of the mines to the point that if this isn't done...well, I
think it would be best if Repliforce looked extensively into the mine
conditions and the overall business connections of the company handling the
miners.
~ Octavius "General" Doppler
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Message: 18/122 Posted Author
HeraCorp Press Release Sun Nov 27 Global News Network
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Another Press Release is, well, released by HeraCorp! Unlike previous
statements, Sewa didn't have a personal representative, but rather just sent
out a text document relating various plots and plans of HeraCorp. Rumors of a
new tagline being: 'We Won't Turn You Into Zombies' are, however, unconfirmed.
Several notices do, however, include the following information.
*HeraCorp is finally allowing newly created reploids to see Duo.EXE's proof on
how to keep the war 'going with acceptable costs'. The reasoning for this not
being released to young reploids earlier was due to concern over recent
seemingly security issues regarding information getting to them. No problems
were found with the document.
* HeraCorp also condemns Giga City's treatment of the miners and reveals that
HeraCorp will not engage in trade with Giga City until appropriate measures
are taken.
*HeraCorp also reveals a new humanitarian project to reduce the costs and
effectiveness of force metal shielding to allow them to be more publicly
capable. How this is being done is not explained. Force Metal Bomb Shelters
have been noted as 'Works in progress'.
*HeraCorp finally includes profit statements regarding their work with the
Jakob Ladder project. The reports indicate a rather sexy profit return.
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Message: 18/123 Posted Author
Rocket Town Raided! Mon Nov 28 Global News Network
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"Last night, Rocket Town, Cairo was attacked by the Irregular Overlords and the
forces of the Bonne family... in a small collection of Draches and a highly
upgraded drache identified as 'The Hook', flagship of notorious Irregular
'Boss H', a gang of Irregulars assaulted the high-quality parts store
'Satellite Depot' including Chronoton Duck and the infamous pirate Bon Bonne.
Repliforce responded strongly, with support by Crescent Grizzly, Jet Stingray,
Cortana and later Singularity Shrike. Things seemed to be going well for
Repliforce until the Irregulars' second wind arrived in the form of Pirate
Princess Tron Bonne, allowing the individual Irregulars to make off with
high-quality radio parts. It can be counted as a victory for the forces of
good, as who knows how much more the Irregular Overlords would have plundered
without the support of the brave Repliforce?"
OOC: Questions to Boss H or Crescent Grizzly.
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Message: 18/124 Posted Author
Minor Business News Mon Nov 28 Global News Network
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<A minor article in several news publications reads as follows>
"The 115-story skyscraper in New York City known as Trent Towers, which
has been up for sale by it's previous owner the failing millionaire Tiberius
Trent for several months, was purchased wholsesale recently by an anonymous
company. Refusing to identify themselves, the new owners have shut the
building off to public access completely, aside from construction crews, while
they perform what they call 'extensive renovations' to the interior. They will
not say what they are transforming the building into, but say only "We think
everyone will be surprised when they see what we make of it!"
<End article>
OOC: Questions to Quick Man or Gemini Man.
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Message: 18/125 Posted Author
Terror in Giga City! Mon Nov 28 Global News Network
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<This is... GNN>
Giga City, Canada -- Earlier this evening, in Giga City, terror broke out
during a curfew hour. The Neo Arcadian attack vehicle, commonly referred to as
the Killdozer, burst from the underground and began to attack the Floating
Rock Mining Company, a company based out of India. The company suffered
massive losses, as its sole mining vehicle, the Rad-Eater 5000 was destroyed
in the initial attacks.
At this current time, both the company and its holdings have been declared
bankrupt and up for company purchase. Due to the fact that the company's bank
accounts were cleared, mysteriously, and the main mining facility was
destroyed. Many reploid casulties have been accounted for, and we are still
discovering more, currently.
Repliforce and Irregular Overlord responded alike to this Neo Arcadian
terrorist attack, although the defending force managed to chase back some of
the Neo Arcadians, the rouge nation was able to accomplish its apparent,
grisly goal.
<Punditry>
<OOC -- Questions to Elpizo>
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Message: 18/117 Posted Author
Langrano Ruins Captured! Wed Nov 30 Global News Network
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In a startling development, Coalition and Neo Arcadian forces broke into the
Langrano ruins and duked it out for some time. Vile was seen assaulting the
Neo Arcadian Leader when other Coalition forces, including Lumine, Gigabolt
Man-O-War, Earthrock Trilobite, and an unconfirmed sniper.
Coalition forces then proceeded to, as one interviewed miner put it, 'kick aft
and take names'. Holding off the Neo Arcadians despite inferior numbers, they
managed to survive--and wreck much damage--until Vile had chased away Elpizo
and vaporized one of their soldiers, rumored to be Kilalu Inada."
"After Vile withdrew, the Gate brothers shot down any Neo Arcadians attempting
to escape when two Interpol soldiers, one unconfirmed, the other named Chill
Snowcat, arrived and were taken down in short order."
"Lumine dumped their bodies in the Main Concourse, with a note explaining that
he dismantled them 'for spitting on his mercy'."
"Coalition forces soon arrived to help solididfy their hold on the Langrano
ruins but hopefully not for long!"
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Message: 18/118 Posted Author
Miner Rights Wed Nov 30 Global News Network
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A news release issued by Repliforce during the beginnings of the evening hour
on the East Coast dealt with the rights of miners in Giga City, specifically,
as well as an attached bit of information relating to the rights of all
people.
The total depth of the document, put forth by Repliforce, was so thick as to
be quite idiotically overdone. It dealt in specifics, pointing out all of the
various types of punishments and situations which would be considered
"Inhuman" and therefore not allowable for a Reploid, Android, Human or other
sentient being to have to be put through.
Included within it was being whipped to increase work productivity or generate
punishment, as well as not allowing people free time daily so that they can
relax and leave a worksite, so as to either go to their home or other such
things.
The entire document itself is mostly a rough draft, though it is adorned with
General and Colonel's signature, and it is anticipated that the remaining
Chain of Command will be following suit as soon as they add their own two
cents to the entire document.
As it stands, it's basically reinforcing pre-existing laws, as well as
pointing those laws out. General also attached a note that stated that anyone
they were contracted by who were found to be in violation of those laws would
find their contract null and void until such time as the violations ceased.
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Message: 18/119 Posted Author
Giga City Financial News Wed Nov 30 Global News Network
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< Coverage of the battles in Giga City is nearly non-stop. This news item
nearly gets buried as a result. >
The Aztlan government is in formal negotiations with both the Gimialla Mining
Company of Brazil (NYSE: GIMI) and the Melda Ore Company formerly of Belgium,
now incorporated in the German Enterprise Zone (NYSE: MEOR). Both companies
are key members of the Vancouver Force Metal Consortium. A long-term purchase
contract was acquired by Neo Arcadia, and there is talk of additional
involvement by the companies in internal Aztlan projects.
The move by Aztlan to involve itself more directly in Force Metal mining seems
counterintuitive, but observers note that the industrial uses of Force Metal
is where most of the research and development has so far taken place. "New
power sources for industrial equipment, such as the Gateway Transporter, is
where the money will be made with Force Metal, not military development," said
Marvin von Oort, senior fellow at the World Trade Organization. "Aztlan is
making an intelligent move by working to integrate itself into the world
economy instead of maintaining an isolationist stand."
Most international observers were not as enthusiastic about Aztlan's overtures.
Concerns about a "Force Metal gap" or other strategic control of what may be a
powerful agent for weapons of mass destruction were heard in the General
Assembly of the United Nations shortly after the news. Further, formal
complaints with the World Trade Organization (WTO) have been levied by the
Floating Rock Mining Company, who claims Aztlan has engaged in industrial
espionage specifically targeted at it during the recent unrest. The WTO had
no comment on the complaints.
< Light punditry, with a chance of showers. High 12 C. Questions to Leo. >
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