Back to the main page

Mailing List Logs for ShadowRN

Message no. 1
From: Freddy Frypp <JAMES-CUENO@*********.EDU>
Subject: Back-Up
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 1994 12:09:20 CST
***** Private: Vorien
>>>>>[If you need some mystical back-up, ask the guys over at the
Ares compound if they can help you. They're great people if you
haven't met them. They've usually got a great barbecue going
every weekend and we've got an open invitation - on the condition we
bring the beer - so I can't imagine Jac hasn't drug you over there
yet.

Keep up the good work. I know its got to be tough. <grin>]<<<<<
-- Freddy Frypp (12:07:00 / 11-02-55)

***** Private: Chris Tarleton
>>>>>[Hey, I found another ship heading to San Fran. It leaves early
tomorrow morning. We got enough time so that the four of us can go
out again and dump me on the ship before it leaves. I'm
buyin'!]<<<<<
-- Freddy Frypp (12:09:44 / 11-02-55)
Message no. 2
From: Gian-Paolo Musumeci <musumeci@***.LIS.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Back-Up
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 1994 12:23:18 -0600
***** Private to: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[Sounds good...actually, I think Patricia, Karen, and I are coming to
visit you. We'll meet you at the docks when you get to SanFran.

BTW, if you'd rather come with us...corporate shuttles are nicer than ships.

Karen sends her best.]<<<<<
-- Christopher Tarleton <Dark/Angel>
Message no. 3
From: Frank Schldiner <schildin@*****.NJIN.NET>
Subject: Re: Back-Up
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 1994 14:58:32 EST
Hi. I'm new to the list. Could you send me some info on how to get
involved?

Thamks in advance,

Frankie S.
Message no. 4
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Backup
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 1997 00:01:38 +0000
*****PRIVATE: Midnight, Famine, Death
>>>>>[No problemo, amigo, I'm there.]<<<<<
-- The Mighty Quinn <00:02:36/03-14-58>
Message no. 5
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Backup
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 23:55:44 +0100
*****PRIVATE: Squatter
>>>>>[You're not confused, or at least no more than usual. As far as I
can tell, Combine and Harrow are linked into Ploughshare's organisation.
You've never run into Combine before, he/she is just messing with your
head. Ploughshare was the one we clashed with.

Help any?]<<<<<
-- Lynch <23:55:49/09-11-58>
Message no. 6
From: "Michael R. Goldberg" <mrgoldbe@**.NETCOM.COM>
Subject: backup....
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 1998 21:32:55 -0600
***** Private: Gunner
>>>>>[ We've been discussing the situation. We recommend you contact
Legion and ask for three gangs. One gang to assist Famine in being
your bodyguard. Another gang to protect Geiger who is going to need
the additional protection real soon. And thirdly, a gang to further
act as support personnel for the stunts 'the Wanderer' pulls. ]<<<<<
-- Death <03:16:31/02-19-59>

****** Private: Death
>>>>>[ What are you high!? I don't have that kind of money.
]<<<<<
-- Gunner <03:17:00/02-19-59>

****** Private: Gunner
>>>>>[ Tell Legion who sent you to them and what the jobs entail. Tell
them that War and I think you're a safe bet for the future if they give
the backup. They'll make the call from there. If they show up,
they'll charge reasonably and be well worth the fact that you will have
to pay them back.

I wouldn't hesitate on this. We've escalated the situation, like you
wanted, but I don't want my employee buying it on us just because he
was stingy.

After all, someone has your family, and each day you delay could be
their last. ]<<<<<
-- Death <03:22:14/02-19-59>

***** Private: Legion
>>>>>[ Greetings. Death and War "convinced" me to contact you.
They
think it would be in my best interest to hire three "gangs" from you to
assist in my current operation.

One "gang" to provide additional protection for me, one to provide
additional protection for Geiger and his crew, and the last to provide
'the Wanderer' with whatever additional support he requires.

As you can imagine, I'm strapped for funds right now, but once this
matter is settled, I should be good to pay you back in full plus
interest. ]<<<<<
-- Gunner <03:26:51/02-19-59>

***** Private: Gunner
>>>>>[ Ah yes, the Boston troubles. You wish for three gangs in return
for future reimbursement. Hrrmmm... The situation intriuges us.

Once you agree to the following contract, I will have three gangs in
route to Boston at once. They will arrive fully ready for action
immediately. All we require is this:

1) The contract is agreed as it stands.
2) You tell me who is currently in charge of your own personal safety
outside of your own talents.

++++++ include: Gunner.contract

We eagerly await your response. ]<<<<<
-- Legion <03:32:16/02-19-59>

***** Private: Legion
>>>>>[ Contract received. It will take me a little while to digest all
that. The person additionally in charge of keeping me alive is Famine.
I will contact you to let you know if the contract is satisfactory.
]<<<<<
-- Gunner <03:33:18/02-19-59>

***** Private: Gunner
>>>>>[ Most excellent. ]<<<<<
-- Legion <03:34:39/02-19-59>
Message no. 7
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Backup
Date: Fri, 28 Jun 1996 18:53:45 +0100
*****PRIVATE: The Mighty Quinn, Blade
>>>>>[Sorry, guys, at the moment I'm not up to the sort of steps a dance
in Chicago would need. We can provide some air support if necessary,
though. Keep me clued as to requirements.]<<<<<
-- Lynch <18:55:32/06-28-57>
Message no. 8
From: mbroadwa@*******.glenayre.com (Mike Broadwater)
Subject: Re: Backup
Date: Fri, 28 Jun 1996 14:28:13 -0500
*****PRIVATE: Lynch
>>>>>[Man, I should put a round through your other leg for that little
stunt
you pulled with the Azzies. What the frag were you thinking? Oh, I'm glad
he's dead, but it could've been done better. Maybe not so up close, but he
would've been dead.

And why didn't you have any backup? You knew InterPol could've come for you
at anytime. I would've thought you would have someone there. I'm almost
hurt you didn't ask me <g>.

Now, what to do about Drake? I'd like to set up a legal defense fund for
him, but I don't know if he would accept money from runners. Most of the
money involved would be dirty anyway, and that's not his thing. Even if it
would help him out.

Well, heal up, and watch out.]<<<<<
-- Blade <18:55:32/06-28-57>

*****PRIVATE: Drake
>>>>>[Well Commander Drake, I don't know if they'll let you read your
e-mail, but I hope they do.

Our paths have never crossed before, and I for one am glad for that. You
are a tough opponent. I've heard what Lynch has said about you, and seen
some of the things you've done to protect justice and the law. I may not
like your views, but I respect them, and I respect you for them.

I wouldn't be surprised if this means nothing to you coming from an admitted
Shadowrunner, but you, Commander Drake, have honor. And honor is a very
rare thing these days. May you walk in beauty, whatever your path.]<<<<<
-- Blade <12:28:28/06-28-57>
Message no. 9
From: ANGLISS BRIAN EDWARD <angliss@****.Colorado.EDU>
Subject: Re: Backup
Date: Fri, 28 Jun 1996 23:22:27 -0600 (MDT)
+++++ Incoming mail.
+++++ Destination: Commander Drake, private, encrypted
+++++ Authorization: None.
+++++ Request tranfer data: Transfer to Lt. Jose Montoya, Special Branch
acting CO.
+++++ Routing. Encryption still attached.
+++++ Engage decryption routine, Drake4.7a, :Private:for:Commander:Drake:
+++++ Decrypting.... 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Decrypted.

>>>>>[We are very sorry, but Commander Drake is under suspension and is
not able to recieve his correspondance until after his disciplinary
hearing. If you wish to communicate with him, please come to InterPol HQ,
London, Great Britain and present yourself between the hours of 0900 and
1600, GMT. This automated message will repeat twice more. Please be
aware that your message was decrypted and forwarded to the current CO of
Special Branch.]<<<<<
-- International Police Server 18W <23:08:48/06-28-57>

>>>>>[I will attempt to send Commander Drake your sentements, Mr. Blade,
although I doubt that my personal attention will deliver them. I'm far
too busy getting Special Branch back to work on the cases that collapsed
while we were working on Mr. Lynch's arrest. If Commander Drake responds,
I will attempt to forward you his response. Good night.]<<<<<
-- Lt. Montoya, InterPol <23:18:41/06-28-57>

Further Reading

If you enjoyed reading about Backup, you may also be interested in:

Disclaimer

These messages were posted a long time ago on a mailing list far, far away. The copyright to their contents probably lies with the original authors of the individual messages, but since they were published in an electronic forum that anyone could subscribe to, and the logs were available to subscribers and most likely non-subscribers as well, it's felt that re-publishing them here is a kind of public service.

Thwap!