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Message no. 1
From: James Dening james@************.force9.co.uk
Subject: Armament
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 10:48:07 -0000
>>>>>[Wanted: a reputable dealer in military hardware. I find myself
with a pressing need for certain items lending themselves to large-scale
urban reconstruction. Payment is possible in cash or other negotiable
items...]<<<<<
-- MaryJane <09:11:23/11-04-60>
Message no. 2
From: Zebulin Magby zebulingod@*****.com
Subject: Armament
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 16:02:53 -0800 (PST)
*****PRIVATE: MaryJane

>>>>>[I may be able to acquire whatever it is you need, for a
price.]<<<<<
-- Dawn Treader <15:57:57/11-04-60 PST>

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Message no. 3
From: Brion David Wauters bdw8@****.ucc.nau.edu
Subject: Armament
Date: Thu, 04 Nov 1999 18:06:08 -0700 (MST)
***** PRIVATE: MaryJane
>>>>>[I may be able to brooker such a purchase, depending on what you
want. However some items may not be readily avaliable.]<<<<<
-- Irish <18:14:20/11-04-60>
Message no. 4
From: James Dening james@************.force9.co.uk
Subject: Armament
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 1999 16:31:52 -0000
***** PRIVATE: Irish
>>>>>[Let me cut to the chase:

I'm not going to ask for specific makes, rather types - seems
much more sensible to my lateral thinking female mind....<smile>

6 Assault Rifles
24 Sub machine guns
3 Sniper Rifles with 1km sights
3 Light/Medium Machine guns with open sights
2 LAW systems with 2 reloads each
10kgs C-12 compound plastique

300 rounds per gun, 50 for the sniper rifles and 1000 for the machine
guns.

That's for starters.... I'm also in the market for some vehicles

Three armoured personnel carriers/RVs. They need to be moderately
inconspicuous, but they won't have to pass close inspection. Seating
capacity of 12 per. And finally, two Yellowjacket Assault choppers,
preferably with pilots - or, point me in the right direction.

I trust this arrangement will be in strict confidence.

I look forward to hearing from you.]<<<<<
-- MaryJane <16:23:20/11-05-60>
Message no. 5
From: Brion David Wauters bdw8@****.ucc.nau.edu
Subject: Armament
Date: Mon, 08 Nov 1999 11:57:50 -0700 (MST)
***** PRIVATE: MaryJane
>>>>>{Sorry, can't help you with the vehicles. As for the hand arms, can
do. It'll take awhile as my major supplier is not on this side of the
continent. Depending on what I order it could take anywhere from 7 days
(with shipping) to about 4 months (if I go for really high-end stuff). If
you are still amiable, I have a few questions:

A) Do you want throw-away equipment (cheap/fast) or MilTech
(expensive/slow)?
B) Do you want base models or with extras (gas vents, smartlinks,
flare/sound supressors)?
C) For the LAWs, do you want HEX, APEX, SLAP, or AV rounds?
D) For the other guns, do you want standard, flechette, tracer, explosive
or AP rounds?]<<<<<
-- Irish <12:05:56/11-08-60>
Message no. 6
From: James Dening james@************.force9.co.uk
Subject: Armament
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 09:08:08 -0000
***** PRIVATE: Irish
>>>>>{I want cheap but reliable for the assault weapons - don't have to
be the latest kit, but I don't want any problems with it, capische? It's
only gonna be used once, so cheap and fast. The sniper rifles - well,
as far as I know there is no cheap'n'fast for them, so we'll take whatever - my
boys will soon tell me if they're no good.

Base models will be fine for everything. For the LAWS, I want 50:25:25 HEX,
APEX and AV - say 10,5 and 5 per launcher.

And standard rounds will be fine; actually no, make that 50:50 standard and AP,
just in case anyone gets cute with body armour...

Regarding the vehicles, damn, we'll have to find some owner/drivers. The name
Nige rings a bell to me - got a handle on his rep?]<<<<<
-- MaryJane <08:50:12/11-09-60>
Message no. 7
From: Brion David Wauters bdw8@****.ucc.nau.edu
Subject: Armament
Date: Tue, 09 Nov 1999 16:19:56 -0700 (MST)
***** PRIVATE: MaryJane
>>>>>[Sorry, don't know Nige. I take care of my own transportation
normally, so I don't deal with the local riggers much.

I can handle the guns and ammo, but I've recently heard of a possible deal
you may want to take up. Seems a feelow I know has come into a small
horde of mid-late 20th century millitary arms (M16s, Grease Guns,
Browning 30 cals, etc), they'll be real cheap, but they won't handle AP
rounds, smartlinks or gas vents. So you've got an option if cash is
tight.

Are you sure you want the APEX loads? Those things are designed to take
down hardned structures. If your just dealing with personel or lightly
armored vehicles, HEX and AV (or SLAP for large numbers of grunts) would
work as well and be cheaper. Your call, but there's no reason to pay
through the nose for APEX if you won't need it.

Your're looking at about 5 days if you go with the old guns and loose the
APEX, around 20 (give or take) if you stick with modern arms and the APEX
and AP loads. Let me know your call and I'll start the ball
rolling.]<<<<<
-- Irish <16:28:55/11-09-60>
Message no. 8
From: James Dening james@************.force9.co.uk
Subject: Armament
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 10:08:27 -0000
***** PRIVATE: Irish
>>>>>[I'll take the M-16s, greaseguns and 30 cals, assuming they're in
good condition. As for the APEX rounds - can you get me two, within
5 days - I think I can use HEX instead, but I want to be sure - if I do
come across something hardened I want to be able to trump it. Let me
know if this is ok, but you can go ahead on the firearms now.]<<<<<
-- MaryJane <09:18:13/11-10-60>
Message no. 9
From: Brion David Wauters bdw8@****.ucc.nau.edu
Subject: Armament
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 12:37:09 -0700 (MST)
***** PRIVATE: MaryJane
>>>>>[You're looking at about 10 - 15 days on average with the LAWS and
APEX (they are being shipped across multipule nations, after all). The
vintage arms can be ready much sooner if you're in a hurry. I'll keep you
aprised on ETAs.]<<<<<
-- Irish <12:48:20/11-10-60>
Message no. 10
From: James Dening james@************.force9.co.uk
Subject: Armament
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 10:48:07 -0000
>>>>>[Wanted: a reputable dealer in military hardware. I find myself
with a pressing need for certain items lending themselves to large-scale
urban reconstruction. Payment is possible in cash or other negotiable
items...]<<<<<
-- MaryJane <09:11:23/11-04-60>
Message no. 11
From: Zebulin Magby zebulingod@*****.com
Subject: Armament
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 16:02:53 -0800 (PST)
*****PRIVATE: MaryJane

>>>>>[I may be able to acquire whatever it is you need, for a
price.]<<<<<
-- Dawn Treader <15:57:57/11-04-60 PST>

__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com
Message no. 12
From: Brion David Wauters bdw8@****.ucc.nau.edu
Subject: Armament
Date: Thu, 04 Nov 1999 18:06:08 -0700 (MST)
***** PRIVATE: MaryJane
>>>>>[I may be able to brooker such a purchase, depending on what you
want. However some items may not be readily avaliable.]<<<<<
-- Irish <18:14:20/11-04-60>
Message no. 13
From: James Dening james@************.force9.co.uk
Subject: Armament
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 1999 16:31:52 -0000
***** PRIVATE: Irish
>>>>>[Let me cut to the chase:

I'm not going to ask for specific makes, rather types - seems
much more sensible to my lateral thinking female mind....<smile>

6 Assault Rifles
24 Sub machine guns
3 Sniper Rifles with 1km sights
3 Light/Medium Machine guns with open sights
2 LAW systems with 2 reloads each
10kgs C-12 compound plastique

300 rounds per gun, 50 for the sniper rifles and 1000 for the machine
guns.

That's for starters.... I'm also in the market for some vehicles

Three armoured personnel carriers/RVs. They need to be moderately
inconspicuous, but they won't have to pass close inspection. Seating
capacity of 12 per. And finally, two Yellowjacket Assault choppers,
preferably with pilots - or, point me in the right direction.

I trust this arrangement will be in strict confidence.

I look forward to hearing from you.]<<<<<
-- MaryJane <16:23:20/11-05-60>
Message no. 14
From: Brion David Wauters bdw8@****.ucc.nau.edu
Subject: Armament
Date: Mon, 08 Nov 1999 11:57:50 -0700 (MST)
***** PRIVATE: MaryJane
>>>>>{Sorry, can't help you with the vehicles. As for the hand arms, can
do. It'll take awhile as my major supplier is not on this side of the
continent. Depending on what I order it could take anywhere from 7 days
(with shipping) to about 4 months (if I go for really high-end stuff). If
you are still amiable, I have a few questions:

A) Do you want throw-away equipment (cheap/fast) or MilTech
(expensive/slow)?
B) Do you want base models or with extras (gas vents, smartlinks,
flare/sound supressors)?
C) For the LAWs, do you want HEX, APEX, SLAP, or AV rounds?
D) For the other guns, do you want standard, flechette, tracer, explosive
or AP rounds?]<<<<<
-- Irish <12:05:56/11-08-60>
Message no. 15
From: James Dening james@************.force9.co.uk
Subject: Armament
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 09:08:08 -0000
***** PRIVATE: Irish
>>>>>{I want cheap but reliable for the assault weapons - don't have to
be the latest kit, but I don't want any problems with it, capische? It's
only gonna be used once, so cheap and fast. The sniper rifles - well,
as far as I know there is no cheap'n'fast for them, so we'll take whatever - my
boys will soon tell me if they're no good.

Base models will be fine for everything. For the LAWS, I want 50:25:25 HEX,
APEX and AV - say 10,5 and 5 per launcher.

And standard rounds will be fine; actually no, make that 50:50 standard and AP,
just in case anyone gets cute with body armour...

Regarding the vehicles, damn, we'll have to find some owner/drivers. The name
Nige rings a bell to me - got a handle on his rep?]<<<<<
-- MaryJane <08:50:12/11-09-60>
Message no. 16
From: Brion David Wauters bdw8@****.ucc.nau.edu
Subject: Armament
Date: Tue, 09 Nov 1999 16:19:56 -0700 (MST)
***** PRIVATE: MaryJane
>>>>>[Sorry, don't know Nige. I take care of my own transportation
normally, so I don't deal with the local riggers much.

I can handle the guns and ammo, but I've recently heard of a possible deal
you may want to take up. Seems a feelow I know has come into a small
horde of mid-late 20th century millitary arms (M16s, Grease Guns,
Browning 30 cals, etc), they'll be real cheap, but they won't handle AP
rounds, smartlinks or gas vents. So you've got an option if cash is
tight.

Are you sure you want the APEX loads? Those things are designed to take
down hardned structures. If your just dealing with personel or lightly
armored vehicles, HEX and AV (or SLAP for large numbers of grunts) would
work as well and be cheaper. Your call, but there's no reason to pay
through the nose for APEX if you won't need it.

Your're looking at about 5 days if you go with the old guns and loose the
APEX, around 20 (give or take) if you stick with modern arms and the APEX
and AP loads. Let me know your call and I'll start the ball
rolling.]<<<<<
-- Irish <16:28:55/11-09-60>
Message no. 17
From: James Dening james@************.force9.co.uk
Subject: Armament
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 10:08:27 -0000
***** PRIVATE: Irish
>>>>>[I'll take the M-16s, greaseguns and 30 cals, assuming they're in
good condition. As for the APEX rounds - can you get me two, within
5 days - I think I can use HEX instead, but I want to be sure - if I do
come across something hardened I want to be able to trump it. Let me
know if this is ok, but you can go ahead on the firearms now.]<<<<<
-- MaryJane <09:18:13/11-10-60>
Message no. 18
From: Brion David Wauters bdw8@****.ucc.nau.edu
Subject: Armament
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 12:37:09 -0700 (MST)
***** PRIVATE: MaryJane
>>>>>[You're looking at about 10 - 15 days on average with the LAWS and
APEX (they are being shipped across multipule nations, after all). The
vintage arms can be ready much sooner if you're in a hurry. I'll keep you
aprised on ETAs.]<<<<<
-- Irish <12:48:20/11-10-60>

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