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Message no. 1
From: "J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject: LORE: Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 1994 22:09:15 -0500
SHADOWLORE II
Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
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>>>>>[ Howdy, howdy! Us folks at the Shadow's Edge are more than happy to
bring you folks the new Spring 2056 line of products, including many new
items for chummers such as yourselves.

Yeah, we know, it ain't Spring yet -- but we're too late for the x-mess
season (or whatever holiday youse is celebratin' this December), and this
catalog is too loaded for anything less than seasonal, so we're calling it
Spring. You might say it was spring-loaded, har har har.

Hope you see something you like! ]<<<<<
--Stainless Steele (17:02:24/11-27-55)

FLASHKNIFE (50 =Y=)
Small switchblade (12 cm open, 6 cm closed) with built-in light
so you can see what you're cutting. Avaliable with red or green LED
illumination.
Conceal. 12, Damage 3L, Avail. 3/12H

STUN-BRELLA (600 =Y=)
Disguised as a classic black personal umbrella, a style virtually
unchanged in the past hundred years, this stun baton delivers 80,000
volts at the touch of a button -- enough to put down even wild thugs for
minutes without permanant damage!
Conceal. Special, Reach 1, Damage 6S Stun, Avail. 6/48H

METEOR FLARES (3 for 50 =Y=)
Each seperate self-contained unit shoots 150 meters into the air,
and lights up bright enough to be seen 30 kilometers away. Waterproof,
floating.
Conceal. 12, Avail. 2/12H

WRISTWATCH MICRO-CAMERA (1,200 =Y=)
Looks like a standard digital wristwatch, but can take up to seven
full-color flatscreen pics on each mini-chip (extra chips are 25 =Y=
each.) Specialized circuitry, inactive until used, cannot be detected by
standard anti-surveillance devices.
Conceal. Special, Avail. 6/72H

EXILIR OF THE SKUNK (30 =Y=)
Imagine thugs fleeing in terror without even raising your hand.
Simply squeeze this plastic cylinder to break the glass ampule and
release a few drops of synthetic skunk oil -- 100 times as potent as the
real stuff!
Each application comes with another chemical to neutralize the
synthetic odor.
Conceal. N/A, Avail. 5/36H

WIRELESS PROFESSIONAL SECURITY ALARM
Infrared sensor, adjustable for height, detects any motion within
20 meters in a 100 degree arc. Arms or disarms with either your personal
code or your thumbprint, or both. Avaliable models include the "screamer"
(100 db pulse alarm), or the "notifier" (automatically dials any preset
phone number.)

Screamer with keypad 40 =Y=
thumbscanner 80
both 95
Notifier with keypad 150
thumbscanner 190
both 205

Conceal. none, Avail. 4/48

"BLUE BLAZER" MICRO-TORCH (40 =Y=)
At 1400 degrees farenheit, the new 8 cm. Blue Blazer will ignite
a wet campfire, harden metals, fuse plastics, cut rope like a laser beam,
or thaw a frozen mechanical lock in about half a second.
The blue-hot flame is windproof, rainproff, and completely
adjustable. Indoors, it can even solder jewelry, copper, and electric
components. The detachable safety stand allows total hands-free
operation. It can even sterilize razors and needles -- a must for any
first-aid kit.
Conceal. 6, Reach N/A, Damage 6M, Avail. 4/48H

BALANCED SLEEVE KNIVES
Carried by government secret agents for over a 125 years, some
things just can't be improved. Slip one out of its triangular arm
holster. Perfectly balanced. Twin edged. Street tough and emergency
sharp, yet thin enough to completely disappear when you want it to. Pair
them up -- seperately or even in the same sheath. All the back-up you'll
ever need.
20 cm 10 =Y= Damage (STR+2)L
12.5 cm 9 =Y= Damage (STR)L
Set of both 17 =Y=

Conceal. 9, Damage see above, Avail. 3/24

NINJA CLIMBING CLAWS (pair, 100 =Y=)
It has been said that a ninjitsu master could walk through
walls. Here's a less painful method: steel Ninja Hand Claws strap to
your wrist and palms and send you _over_ walls -- or up the sides of
cliffs or buildings. Tough and serious welded design for rescue, spec-op
training, law enforcement or surveillance.
Gravity is still gravity -- not for amateur use (uses
Athletics/Climbing specialization, can default to skill web as usual.)
Avail. 3/36

COMMANDO BLOWGUN
One of the most ancient and deadly of weapons was the blowgun;
silent, concealable, and easy to use.
Both the 9 dm and 13 dm versions break down into two peices, and
can be fully utilized at half-size (TN increases by 2).

9 dm 17 =Y= Conceal. 2 (full length)
Conceal. 3 (half length)
13 dm 20 Conceal. none (full length)
Conceal. 2 (half length)
12 darts 10 Damage 2L
AP 30

Avail. 4/48
Message no. 2
From: "Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: Re: LORE: Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 1994 23:10:44 -0600
On Sun, 27 Nov 1994, J.D. Falk wrote:

> FLASHKNIFE (50 =Y=)
> Small switchblade (12 cm open, 6 cm closed) with built-in light
> so you can see what you're cutting. Avaliable with red or green LED
> illumination.
> Conceal. 12, Damage 3L, Avail. 3/12H

Too expensive. Does it also have a screwdrive, tweezers, scissors,
belt-hold punch, saw, magnifying glass, and about 6 different styles of
blades? If not, I'll get mine from the swiss.

> STUN-BRELLA (600 =Y=)
> Disguised as a classic black personal umbrella, a style virtually
> unchanged in the past hundred years, this stun baton delivers 80,000
> volts at the touch of a button -- enough to put down even wild thugs for
> minutes without permanant damage!
> Conceal. Special, Reach 1, Damage 6S Stun, Avail. 6/48H

Not enough damage. 8S. What's the legality reating.

> METEOR FLARES (3 for 50 =Y=)
> Each seperate self-contained unit shoots 150 meters into the air,
> and lights up bright enough to be seen 30 kilometers away. Waterproof,
> floating.
> Conceal. 12, Avail. 2/12H

How much damage do they do if I shoot somebody with them. How much area
does it light up and for how long?

> WRISTWATCH MICRO-CAMERA (1,200 =Y=)
> Looks like a standard digital wristwatch, but can take up to seven
> full-color flatscreen pics on each mini-chip (extra chips are 25 =Y=
> each.) Specialized circuitry, inactive until used, cannot be detected by
> standard anti-surveillance devices.
> Conceal. Special, Avail. 6/72H

+300 Link to headware memory. Each "picture" takes 1MP of space.
What's the legality.

> EXILIR OF THE SKUNK (30 =Y=)
> Imagine thugs fleeing in terror without even raising your hand.
> Simply squeeze this plastic cylinder to break the glass ampule and
> release a few drops of synthetic skunk oil -- 100 times as potent as the
> real stuff!
> Each application comes with another chemical to neutralize the
> synthetic odor.
> Conceal. N/A, Avail. 5/36H

EWWWW!

> WIRELESS PROFESSIONAL SECURITY ALARM
> Infrared sensor, adjustable for height, detects any motion within
> 20 meters in a 100 degree arc. Arms or disarms with either your personal
> code or your thumbprint, or both. Avaliable models include the "screamer"
> (100 db pulse alarm), or the "notifier" (automatically dials any preset
> phone number.)
>
> Screamer with keypad 40 =Y=
> thumbscanner 80
> both 95
> Notifier with keypad 150
> thumbscanner 190
> both 205
>
> Conceal. none, Avail. 4/48

WAY too cheap.

> "BLUE BLAZER" MICRO-TORCH (40 =Y=)
> At 1400 degrees farenheit, the new 8 cm. Blue Blazer will ignite
> a wet campfire, harden metals, fuse plastics, cut rope like a laser beam,
> or thaw a frozen mechanical lock in about half a second.
> The blue-hot flame is windproof, rainproff, and completely
> adjustable. Indoors, it can even solder jewelry, copper, and electric
> components. The detachable safety stand allows total hands-free
> operation. It can even sterilize razors and needles -- a must for any
> first-aid kit.
> Conceal. 6, Reach N/A, Damage 6M, Avail. 4/48H

Good item. You need a "mountable" version (put one in your fingers).
Also, it's probably a LOT hotter.

> BALANCED SLEEVE KNIVES
> Carried by government secret agents for over a 125 years, some
> things just can't be improved. Slip one out of its triangular arm
> holster. Perfectly balanced. Twin edged. Street tough and emergency
> sharp, yet thin enough to completely disappear when you want it to. Pair
> them up -- seperately or even in the same sheath. All the back-up you'll
> ever need.
> 20 cm 10 =Y= Damage (STR+2)L
> 12.5 cm 9 =Y= Damage (STR)L
> Set of both 17 =Y=

Yawn. I shoot you. :-)

> NINJA CLIMBING CLAWS (pair, 100 =Y=)
> It has been said that a ninjitsu master could walk through
> walls. Here's a less painful method: steel Ninja Hand Claws strap to
> your wrist and palms and send you _over_ walls -- or up the sides of
> cliffs or buildings. Tough and serious welded design for rescue, spec-op
> training, law enforcement or surveillance.
> Gravity is still gravity -- not for amateur use (uses
> Athletics/Climbing specialization, can default to skill web as usual.)
> Avail. 3/36

Yawn. I levitate.

> COMMANDO BLOWGUN
> One of the most ancient and deadly of weapons was the blowgun;
> silent, concealable, and easy to use.
> Both the 9 dm and 13 dm versions break down into two peices, and
> can be fully utilized at half-size (TN increases by 2).
>
> 9 dm 17 =Y= Conceal. 2 (full length)
> Conceal. 3 (half length)
> 13 dm 20 Conceal. none (full length)
> Conceal. 2 (half length)
> 12 darts 10 Damage 2L
> AP 30
>
> Avail. 4/48

Yawn. I wear big nasty armour :-)

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Message no. 3
From: Sean Holland <sholland@*******.EDU>
Subject: Re: LORE: Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 1994 10:57:59 -0800
> FLASHKNIFE (50 =Y=)
> Conceal. 12, Damage 3L, Avail. 3/12H
^^^^Shouldn't this be based on STR?
> STUN-BRELLA (600 =Y=)
> Conceal. Special, Reach 1, Damage 6S Stun, Avail. 6/48H
^^^^^^Explain please.
> EXILIR OF THE SKUNK (30 =Y=)
> release a few drops of synthetic skunk oil -- 100 times as potent as the
5 times as potent would be better (believe me the real stuff is
pretty potent as it is).

Thanks for all of the neat equipment all the same. :)
-Sean
Message no. 4
From: "J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject: Re: LORE: Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 1994 00:30:00 -0500
On Mon, 28 Nov 1994, Sean Holland wrote:

> > FLASHKNIFE (50 =Y=)
> > Conceal. 12, Damage 3L, Avail. 3/12H
> ^^^^Shouldn't this be based on STR?

Too small for strength to really make a difference, IMHO. It's
not meant as a weapon.

> > STUN-BRELLA (600 =Y=)
> > Conceal. Special, Reach 1, Damage 6S Stun, Avail. 6/48H
> ^^^^^^Explain please.

It looks like an umbrella -- in other words, it has a higher de
facto concealability when it's out in the open than it does if you try to
hide it under your coat or whatever.

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Message no. 5
From: VANCE JON EDWARD <vjon@*.CS.OKSTATE.EDU>
Subject: LORE: Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 1994 10:26:01 CST
SHADOWLORE II
Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
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PEN PISTOL

This handy pistol, shaped like an ordinary oversized pen, is almost
undetectable until shot. A ceramic casing and non-metallic bullets make
it even more concealable. The gun contains two bullets. The first shot
destroys the end of the pen, revealing the weapon beneath, while the second
shot destroys the pistol completely.

Cost: 100 =Y= Damage: 4L Ammo: 2 Break
Type: Hold Out Weight: 0.5 Conceal: 12 + Special


RING STUNNER

An extension of the Shock Glove in the field of concealable stun weaponry, this
small ring delivers 40,000 volts through an electrode on the underside of the
finger. The tiny wire used to charge the ring is connected to a battery pack
worn around the wrist, or as an option, into an existing smartgun palm link.

Cost: 1000 =Y= Damage: 6S Stun Conceal: 12
Message no. 6
From: "J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject: Re: LORE: Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 1994 18:33:29 -0500
On Sun, 27 Nov 1994, Robert A. Hayden wrote:

> On Sun, 27 Nov 1994, J.D. Falk wrote:
>
> > FLASHKNIFE (50 =Y=)
. . .
> Too expensive. Does it also have a screwdrive, tweezers, scissors,
> belt-hold punch, saw, magnifying glass, and about 6 different styles of
> blades? If not, I'll get mine from the swiss.

How much does a Swiss Army-style knife cost in 2055? And, don't
forget, this thing _never_ needs new batteries...*grin*

> > STUN-BRELLA (600 =Y=)
. . .
> Not enough damage. 8S. What's the legality reating.

The full-size stun baton does about 10,000 volts, and 8S damage,
so this little disguised one orta do less damage, right?
As for legality, it varies by district. It is not lethal.

> > METEOR FLARES (3 for 50 =Y=)
. . .
> How much damage do they do if I shoot somebody with them. How much area
> does it light up and for how long?

Why would you shoot somebody with a cheap flare?
As for area, it's about the same as any other flare, though these
probably don't last as long -- however long it takes to get up there.
It's not a good light to see things by, if that's what you mean.

> > WRISTWATCH MICRO-CAMERA (1,200 =Y=)
. . .
> +300 Link to headware memory. Each "picture" takes 1MP of space.

Great idea!

> What's the legality.

In some jurisdictions you'll need a Private Investigator liscense
or some such. In others, well, just make sure nobody sees you.

> > WIRELESS PROFESSIONAL SECURITY ALARM
. . .
> WAY too cheap.

This is just a bunch of cheap electronics; the motion sensor
isn't much better than the ones you'd find for a porch light (GM's
discretion as to how often you get false alarms), I can get a keypad for
$2.50 from a nearby electronics store...maybe the phone device should be
more, but definately not the basic one.

> > "BLUE BLAZER" MICRO-TORCH (40 =Y=)
. . .
> Good item. You need a "mountable" version (put one in your fingers).
> Also, it's probably a LOT hotter.

Mountable is same price plus surgery.
As for the temperature, I stole that from an extremely similar
item in this neet catalog I found at work. I also stole some of the
example things you can do with it. The name & specific wording is
different, though, so there won't be any copyright problems, and there's
more than one company that makes a similar device so I'm not worried about
patents.

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Message no. 7
From: "Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: Re: LORE: Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 1994 18:15:04 -0600
On Tue, 29 Nov 1994, J.D. Falk wrote:

> Why would you shoot somebody with a cheap flare?

Gee I dunno . . . to HURT THEM!??!?

> This is just a bunch of cheap electronics; the motion sensor
> isn't much better than the ones you'd find for a porch light (GM's
> discretion as to how often you get false alarms), I can get a keypad for
> $2.50 from a nearby electronics store...maybe the phone device should be
> more, but definately not the basic one.

Still too cheap.

> Mountable is same price plus surgery.

Well, put it in there cuz that's where I want MY flare to be...

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Message no. 8
From: "Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: Re: LORE: Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 1994 14:51:27 -0600
On Tue, 29 Nov 1994, VANCE JON EDWARD wrote:

> PEN PISTOL
>
> This handy pistol, shaped like an ordinary oversized pen, is almost
> undetectable until shot. A ceramic casing and non-metallic bullets make
> it even more concealable. The gun contains two bullets. The first shot
> destroys the end of the pen, revealing the weapon beneath, while the second
> shot destroys the pistol completely.

The pen gun should have ONE bullet and one bullet ONLY, with the firing
mechanism eating itself when fired.

> An extension of the Shock Glove in the field of concealable stun weaponry, this
> small ring delivers 40,000 volts through an electrode on the underside of the
> finger. The tiny wire used to charge the ring is connected to a battery pack
> worn around the wrist, or as an option, into an existing smartgun palm link.

Forget battery packs. The ring would have a capacitor init to quickly
dischage, but it requires 4 hours to recharge it. One shot only (but
worth it).

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Message no. 9
From: "J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject: Re: LORE: Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 1994 18:31:35 -0500
On Tue, 29 Nov 1994, Robert A. Hayden wrote:

> On Tue, 29 Nov 1994, J.D. Falk wrote:
>
> > Why would you shoot somebody with a cheap flare?
>
> Gee I dunno . . . to HURT THEM!??!?

*big grin* Okay, okay, I'll do some research and put in a damage
code for it. But I still think guns are more effective.

[re: alarms]
> Still too cheap.

Well, I can easily raise the price...anybody else have an opinion,
as long as we're discussing it? Could be an issue we're forgetting.

> > Mountable is same price plus surgery.
>
> Well, put it in there cuz that's where I want MY flare to be...

Will do. And remember, it's not polite to point at people!

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Message no. 10
From: VANCE JON EDWARD <vjon@*.CS.OKSTATE.EDU>
Subject: Re: LORE: Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 1994 23:54:02 -0600
> The pen gun should have ONE bullet and one bullet ONLY, with the firing
> mechanism eating itself when fired.

Okay, right. That sounds better, now that I think of it :)


> Forget battery packs. The ring would have a capacitor init to quickly
> dischage, but it requires 4 hours to recharge it. One shot only (but
> worth it).

My idea (though I didn't express it I guess) was that the capacitor was
perhaps too small to maintain a charge for any amount of time without
leaking. So the battery pack is used to charge the capacitor, and
maintain its charge...
Message no. 11
From: "Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: Re: LORE: Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 1994 00:12:32 -0600
On Wed, 30 Nov 1994, VANCE JON EDWARD wrote:

> > Forget battery packs. The ring would have a capacitor init to quickly
> > dischage, but it requires 4 hours to recharge it. One shot only (but
> > worth it).
>
> My idea (though I didn't express it I guess) was that the capacitor was
> perhaps too small to maintain a charge for any amount of time without
> leaking. So the battery pack is used to charge the capacitor, and
> maintain its charge...

Uh, you could make a capacitor right now that would rft in a
high-school-ring-size and deliver a powerful whomp. 50 years from now it
would be a pieve of cake.

Drop the battery, it's too much of a hinderance and annoyance.

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Message no. 12
From: VANCE JON EDWARD <vjon@*.CS.OKSTATE.EDU>
Subject: LORE: Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 1994 00:06:58 CST
SHADOWLORE II
Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
V-01
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MONOFILAMENT DAGGER

Sharp as a MonoSword, with much greater concealability and subtlety.

Conceal - 8 Reach - 0 Damage - (Str+3)L
Weight - 1 Cost - 500 =Y=


MARKER AMMO

This ammunition acts as a homing beacon of types for various situations in
which keeping a bead on a target can be more difficult. They come in all
normal gun type (pistol, shotgun, rifle, etc), and can be loaded as regular
ammunition.

Infrared Marker - Target appears brightly to Thermographic Imaging.
Neon Marker - The bright paint reflects the smallest amount of light,
making the target easier to see and track.
Stench - A potent odor will remain with target till fluid is removed.

These Marker shots are fired with a normal Firearms test, and do minimal
if any damage, but if a target is hit, the marker splatters and covers
up to 1/2 square meter. The marker can be removed with a shower (or dry
cleaner).

Cost - 10 =Y= each
Message no. 13
From: "Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: Re: LORE: Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 1994 00:16:43 -0600
On Thu, 1 Dec 1994, VANCE JON EDWARD wrote:

> MARKER AMMO

Uh, shooting this out of the gun will cause it tto do nasty things, like
piece the skin of the target. MUCH more detail is needed, as to the uses
and effects.

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Message no. 14
From: The Wyrm Ouroboros <oroboros@******.COM>
Subject: Re: LORE: Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 1994 22:23:51 -0800
> VANCE JON EDWARD wrote:
> > MARKER AMMO
> Robert A. Hayden replied:
> Uh, shooting this out of the gun will cause it tto do nasty things, like
> piece the skin of the target. MUCH more detail is needed, as to the uses
> and effects.

Nah. Same as DMSO, or as a gel round. That's all it is, just a special
type of gel round.


--
Ouroboros
The (Dead) Wyrm of the .Net
Message no. 15
From: VANCE JON EDWARD <vjon@*.CS.OKSTATE.EDU>
Subject: Re: LORE: Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 1994 09:22:57 -0600
> Drop the battery, its' too much of a hinderance and annoyance.

Righteo. :)
Message no. 16
From: Sean Holland <sholland@*******.EDU>
Subject: Re: LORE: Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 1994 10:57:38 -0800
A comment or two, as usual...
> MARKER AMMO
> This ammunition acts as a homing beacon of types for various situations in
This ammo would use a reduced powder charge (and thus have
shorter ranges) but could also be sub-sonic (or at least easily silenced)
making them more useful for covert works...
The reduced powder charge is to prevent damaging the marker
before it is delivered (thought I had better mention that).
Message no. 17
From: "J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject: Re: LORE: Shadow's Edge Spring Catalog 2056
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 1994 18:05:19 -0500
On Thu, 1 Dec 1994, Robert A. Hayden wrote:

> On Thu, 1 Dec 1994, VANCE JON EDWARD wrote:
>
> > MARKER AMMO
>
> Uh, shooting this out of the gun will cause it tto do nasty things, like
> piece the skin of the target. MUCH more detail is needed, as to the uses
> and effects.

I knew there was something that looked...wrong...about that bit.
As written, it sounds like it'd be little more than a good guide for a
forensics team to figure out which direction the bullet went through some
poor dweeb before it hit the wall. *grin*
Perhaps this could be re-written to be a seperate weapon; sure it
ain't quite as original (paintball gun), but there are currently no
paintball guns written up for Shadowrun so far as I know.
Actually, this, too, could be a neet finger-mountable thingie.

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