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Message no. 1
From: Cysgod ac dwr melys <MHILLIARD@******.BITNET>
Subject: Business
Date: Sat, 4 Sep 1993 13:07:34 -0500
*****GNUEncrypt,BOOJAM.0991
>>>>>[Okay, boys, I'll start with drones and drone weapons. The CAS
Wandjina
the Bandit AGMs should be the hardest things to find.
>INCLUDE.BLOCK.34MP<
>INCLUDE.TRANSFER OF FUNDS<
Send the stuff to this address in Denver:
>INCLUDE.FILE.0.01MP<
See ya at the party.]<<<<<
-- Raven <For the Snark was a/Boojam, you see>
Message no. 2
From: "JOHN SPAIN<YEAR 2 OR BUST>" <93135653@****.DCU.IE>
Subject: Business
Date: Sun, 7 May 1995 18:28:09 +0000
*****PRIVATE: M. Executor
>>>>>[Ma'am, it's done. Here's the vid for your perusal.

+++++INCLUDE: Rm.vid

Enjoy. <grin>]<<<<<
-- Child Killer (12:24:56/05-07-56)

*****PRIVATE: Child Killer
>>>>>[It was very... stimulating.

I will be in contact soon regarding the second installment of your fees.
Please stand by.]<<<<<
-- M. Executor (13:12:47/05-07-56)
Message no. 3
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Business
Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 22:09:10 +0000
*****PRIVATE: Jason R. Stormwind
>>>>>[I knew there was a reason beyond personal regard I spoke to you on
this <smile>

Dummy corp, no problem. A partnership with the dull but innocuous name
of Wolfe Trading, so far the partners are myself, Lynch, Lilith and
Quinn. (You want in, by the way?) We're aiming for legitimacy on this
one - have to, really, our market is too brightly lit for a shadow
operation.

Come by the club and we'll take it from there.]<<<<<
-- Easy <22:10:43/01-23-58>
Message no. 4
From: "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Business
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 01:54:53 +0000
*****PRIVATE: Icepick
>>>>>[No need to pay. I'm on retainer to come after you if asked. A
friend asked, and I hardly know you. Just biz, nothing personal: right
now I could use the cash flow. Take the hint: if you kill me when I come
after you, Sherak and Mani will make a really nasty mess of your
neighbourhood in the process of reducing you to a fine red mist.


As for the farm... whoever worked out how to screw it, did a good job.
Low-level heavy metal poisoning is a _great_ way to shut down farmland
without risking the area. Someone wanted me out of business without too
much public protest.

Alternatives... there are a couple, but most of them involve
manufacturing processes that make sort of a mess of the air, the land,
the water or all three, and the reason they happen in the nastier
corners of the Barrens is because nobody wants them near registered
voters. I feel kind of responsible for these people and I don't want to
drop a contaminated-waste landfill in their backyards.

I've still got a usable idea or three left... we'll see how it works
out.

Anyway, once this blows over and we either kill each other or the
contract gets lifted, drop by the bar and introduce yourself to Vinny.
You sound like a useful person to know.]<<<<<
-- Easy <01:54:25/11-15-58>
Message no. 5
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Business?
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1998 23:54:21 -0700
>>>>>[This node was once used to discuss business opportunities and
improvements. Those that are interested in such and are capably discrete,
please contact me privately. We may be able to mutually benefit one
another.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <23:42:12/02-26-2059>
Message no. 6
From: Jeffrey Mach <mach@****.CALTECH.EDU>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1998 23:53:12 -0800
>>>>>[Man...I don't know this guy from Adam.

Just hope nobody starts confusing a good Kabbalist like me with a
fixer....

And what's the deal with combining the names of the First and the
Last?]<<<<<
-- Michael <23:59:12/02-26-59 PST>
Message no. 7
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 01:32:19 -0700
***** Private: Michael
>>>>>[If they can use this board, they should have the intelligence to
know the difference. At least they did in '57.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <01:20:57/02-27-2059>
Message no. 8
From: Erik Jameson <erikj@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 13:02:32 -0500
*****PRIVATE: Michael Morningstar
>>>>>>[Agreed. This node has become choked with accusations.

I have only recently returned to the city of Seattle; I have been away for
several years. Few know me anymore; not many more know of me. The price
of an extended absence. So if you cannot find someone to vouch for my
skills, do not be surprised.

What is this business proposition?]<<<<<
-- the Dark Stranger <23:42:12/02-26-2059>
Message no. 9
From: Wildthing <twowolfe@*******.NET>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1998 01:47:58 -0800
***** Private: Micheal Morningstar
>>>>>[I am looking for profitable partnership. Tell me
more]<<<<<
-- Wildthing <10:18:12/02-26-2059>
Message no. 10
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 19:39:32 -0700
***** Private: the Dark Stranger, Wildthing
>>>>>[I am looking to assemble a team of highly competent individuals that
are capable of being discrete and working within certain parameters. If
such a team can be assembled and found to be capable, I have numberous
employment opportunities available. Knowledge in small unit tactics and
operations would be a benefit but not a necessity. The team would
preferentially consist of two deckers, a rigger, a mage, a shaman, and up
to three physical support specialists. If you are still interested,
please continue contact.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <19:23:51/02-27-2059>

***** Private: Faerie
>>>>>[Workers. I broker employment opportunities for certain individuals
in need of specialized talent.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <19:23:56/02-27-2059>
Message no. 11
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 22:45:50 -0700
***** Private: Xenon Black
>>>>>[I prefer to stay from wetwork and excessive killings. I actually
give bonuses to my teams that manage to complete a run without killing or
excessively maiming anyone, unless of course the job entails such but I
usually do not contract for those.

I believe I could make extensive use of a person that has practical
vehicular experience. What is your preferred vehicles to fly, drive, and
navigate?]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <22:34:30/02-27-2059>
Message no. 12
From: Ereskanti <Ereskanti@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 00:54:28 EST
***** PRIVATE : Michael Morningstar
>>>>>[If you would like a magician's assistance, I am looking for work on
the
active side again. I am not unfamilar with such work of any kind. On the
streets, I am known as 'Shivowtnoeh'. I prefer morphic spellcastings and Mind
Manipulations. Do have a few illusions, but personal stealth is preferant for
me.]<<<<<
-- Old One <11:55:05/02-27-59 PST>
Message no. 13
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 23:55:43 -0700
***** PRIVATE: Old One
>>>>>[I have heard of you on the street, whispered among the shadows Old
One. I believe I could make use of your talents. Do you happen to speak
Japanese fluently?]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <23:44:20/02-27-2059>
Message no. 14
From: Ereskanti <Ereskanti@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 02:59:50 EST
***** PRIVATE : Michael Morningstar
>>>>>[I speak it well, the Empire was south of my homeland, and growing up
it
was useful, at times. The Kahn's were always screaming it as insults,
preferring their tribal mongol. Of course, each had more tribes than they had
wives ... perhaps this is an example.

+++++ Include : Voxtape022

[Solid conversation between two, perhaps three, individuals in someplace
rather public. Languages flipped between Japanese, Damascan Trade, Urasian-
dialectic Russian, and the common street slang. Most of it seemed to discuss
trading and/or smuggling routes along the Vancouver coastline. One voice
stood out whenever it was heard. Deep, Rythmic. Incredibly Baritonic. Had
an 'echo' quality to it, like something out of an old religious trid-flik
where 'God' speaks to the masses. It's the kind of voice you'd want to have
if you were trying to get someone's attention and -make- them believe that the
Golden Gate Bridge was for sale and you had a to-scale model waiting outside
for review.]

Are there are other qualifications that you are looking for? Other
details?]<<<<<
-- Old One <01:57:44/02-28-59 PST>
Message no. 15
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 19:24:59 -0700
***** Private: Old One
>>>>>[For the moment, just the ability to be a team player. Though
stealth magic will be a great assest.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningingstar <19:09:15/02-28-2059>


***** Private: Old One, Xenon Black
>>>>>[With your permission, I would like to begin putting you in touch
with other members of the team, is this agreeable?]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <19:09:45/02-28-2059>


***** Not To: Micheal Morningstar
>>>>>[This is wierd, last time he was looking for complete teams, now he
is assembling them? I really don't like this.]<<<<<
-- Jeru <19:13:50/02-28-2059>
Message no. 16
From: Ereskanti <Ereskanti@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 22:44:25 EST
***** PRIVATE : Xenon Black, Micheal Morningstar
>>>>>[I have no problems with such. Xenon, what roll will you be playing
in
our venture?]<<<<<
-- Old One <19:43:11/02-28-59 PST>

***** PRIVATE : Jeru
>>>>>[Why is this wierd Jeru? Perhaps Mr. Morningstar has developed his
previous array of contacts into a Fixer's Collection?]<<<<<
-- Old One <19:43:11/02-28-59 PST>
Message no. 17
From: Erik Jameson <erikj@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Business
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 17:26:13 -0500
***** Private: Micheal Morningstar
>>>>>[Item number one: define these certain parameters that you mentioned;
what sort of operational constraints will be imposed/requested.

Item number two: I will only work with professionals. If I see a street
sam cleaning his blades in front of a Johnson, or a shaman that is unable
to find appropriate attire for a meeting, I reserve the right to walk. I
have dealt with too many drekheads like this in the past.

Item number three: I would be defined by most corporate security manuals
as a "combat mage." Given that I have been in the shadows, in some
capacity, under some 'nom de guerre' for over a decade, a certain amount of
magical proficiency can be implied. I am also well trained in the more
mundane arts of combat. If you are in a pinch, I am able to serve as both
magical and mundane muscle. You requested knowledge in small unit tactics;
I have undergone training in such tactics and have had numerous occasion to
use this skill. That is one reason why I will only work with
professionals; immature drekheads have a tendency to "cowboy" and ruin an
operation, turning a covert insertion into a running firefight clusterfrag.
I have been know to kill such individuals.

Please reply to me quickly with your answers. I look forward to working
out a mutually beneficial relationship.]<<<<<
-- the Dark Stranger <19:23:51/03-2-59>
Message no. 18
From: Jaimie Nicholson <jaimie.nicholson@********.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 1998 12:32:53 +1300
*****PRIVATE: Micheal Morningstar
>>>>>[She doesn't like to put anything down in electrons, just in case.
You can talk to me as if I was her though. She can work in a team, but
prefers solo work. What kind of work do you have at the moment?]<<<<<
-- Faerie <16:32:20/03-02-59>
Message no. 19
From: Brion Wauters <stu2204@****.COCO.CC.AZ.US>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 10:59:55 -0700
*****PRIVATE: Micheal Morningstar
>>>>>[I'm interested in possible employment. What do you want done? Who
do you want it done too? What kind of opposition, special requirements
and pay?]<<<<<
-- Irish <10:59:20/02-03-59>
Message no. 20
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 23:34:23 -0700
*****Private: the Dark Stranger
>>>>>[Item One- Predominantly, it is definately preferred that a zero-kill
ratio be maintained during the mission. Wounding is fine though
intentional crippling is not. The less reason that the target is given to
attempt to retaliate the better and if the mission is accomplished without
a loss of life to the defenders of the target, there shall be a
substantial bonus.

Item Two- If any runner acts in a manner that -I- deem inappropriate or
unprofessional they shall be requested to leave and if they do not comply
they shall be ejected from the meet. I do not tolerate any but
professionals in my employ unless the job warrants it and this one due to
it's nature does NOT.

Item Three- Is pretty much addressed in the previous statement.

I currently have two others that have initially signed but have not yet
been fully approved. Once enough runners have been initially contacted a
physical meet shall be required wherein final approval shall be determined
and upon such an initial briefing shall commence.

It is also a benefit if you are fluent in Japanese.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <23:22:42/03-02-2059>
Message no. 21
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 1998 00:37:52 -0700
*****Private: Faerie
>>>>>[++Encryption Daedilus Routine++ At the moment, the two jobs I have
are an extraction of sorts and a confirmation mission to determine that a
certain target is still in a given area. The first must be
completed by a team, the second may be completed by an individual
given the right talents. Further missions after these two are completed
will be forthcoming but at this time these have priority. ++End
Encryption++

If interested in either please let me know.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <00:26:15/03-03-2059>
Message no. 22
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 1998 00:48:47 -0700
*****Private: Irish
>>>>>[You have an interesting reputation in the shadows and a man of your
talents I can make use of. At this time, I cannot reveal the full details
until I have sufficient manpower to complete the team needed for the
current run.

I would prefer to avoid any deaths if possible and will award a bonus if
that is managed.

Of the mission, I will say this, it will require a high degree of stealth
and the operation will be conducted in territory that without a doubt can
be considered hostile but the pay and the backing itself will take that
into consideration and I am certain you will find it to be a rather
lucrative sum. Shall I add you to the list of people that have so far
signed on to at least assemble and listen to the initial briefing.

If you know a shaman, two deckers and up to two other physical support
specialists that are reliable, professional, speak Japanese and have
either experience in small unit tactics or adapts well to working within a
team atmosphere, I could use them to fill out the other billets.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <00:37:10/03-02-2059>
Message no. 23
From: Erik Jameson <erikj@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Business
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 1998 12:55:46 -0500
*****Private: Micheal Morningstar
>>>>>[Item One- Understood and agreed.

Item Two- Understood and agreed.

Item Three- Understood and agreed.

Item Four- Type of business (I do not accept wetwork)and general
compensation range?

Item Five- The only thing that gives my Japanese away is a somewhat
different accent/emphasis; i.e. UCAS corporate Japanese.]<<<<<
-- the Dark Stranger <09:22:42/03-03-59>
Message no. 24
From: Jaimie Nicholson <jaimie.nicholson@********.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 1998 12:22:34 +1300
*****PRIVATE: Micheal Morningstar
>>>>>[Well, that was an interesting message. Can I have the decryption key
too, or should I just guess?]<<<<<
-- Faerie <16:18:22/03-03-59>
Message no. 25
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 1998 19:18:27 -0700
*****Private: the Dark Stranger
>>>>>[Item Four- I prefer to stay away from wetwork myself, I tend to
broker extraction, misinformation runs, and data snatches. On almost
every mission I broker I give a bonus of 20% of the final sum if no one is
killed in the target area and damage to the facilities are kept to a
minimum.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <19:06:40/03-03-2059>
Message no. 26
From: Erik Jameson <erikj@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Business
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 1998 12:44:48 -0500
*****Private: Micheal Morningstar
>>>>>[No casualty clauses often limit operational flexibility, but I also
understand the business rational behind it. Agreed.

Who else has signed up for this operation and what are their basic
capabilities?]<<<<<
-- the Dark Stranger <09:16:40/03-04-59>
Message no. 27
From: Brion Wauters <stu2204@****.COCO.CC.AZ.US>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 1998 13:10:21 -0700
Message-ID: <34FDA8B8.7B31@****.coco.cc.az.us>
Date: Wed, 04 Mar 1998 12:17:12 -0700
From: Brion Wauters <stu2204@****.coco.cc.az.us>
X-Mailer: Mozilla 3.04Gold (Win95; I)
MIME-Version: 1.0
To: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.com>
Subject: Re: Business?
References: <Pine.BSI.3.95.980303003824.28976A-100000@*******.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

*****PRIVAET: Micheal Morningstar
>>>>>[So, rubber bullets, neurostun & hyper? I think I can live with
that.
I just hope you won't mind if I bring a clip or two of normal ammo, in
case things get FUBAR.

As for the extra hands, sorry no. Most of my old comrades have left
town or died. And most of the other folks I know that fit your
requierments are already employed.]<<<<<
-- Irish <12:16:35/04-03-59>
Message no. 28
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 1998 15:36:42 -0700
*****Private: Faerie
>>>>>[It seems that one of the hubs crashed and my previous message that
included the encryption keys did not arrive, as it was bounced back here.
My apologies. Here are the encryption keys.

++ Include Encryption.kys

I await your word if you are still interested.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <15:24:00/03-04-2059>
Message no. 29
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 1998 15:47:28 -0700
*****Private: Irish
>>>>>[I would not be adverse to it but it is a requirement to shoot to
wound on this run not to kill. Those interested in the results require it
and would be most displeased otherwise.

Would you be adverse to a matrix introduction to the other potential
members of the team while the rest of the billets are filled?]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <15:35:40/03-04-2059>
Message no. 30
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 1998 15:43:27 -0700
*****Private: the Dark Stranger
>>>>>[Would you be adverse to a direct introduction via the matrix, so
that you may start becoming familiar with your possible team members?

Currently, a rigger with a fair amount of experience in several vehicles
has been potentially accepted. As well as another magician and a fairly
experienced mercenary that has had professional combat training in the
services.

I will be requesting the services of at least two deckers and preferrably
two more physical specialists dealing in security and combat before this
mission gets under way. Do you know of any one with these talents that
would be interested in work of this nature?]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <15:31:40/03-04-2059>
Message no. 31
From: Erik Jameson <erikj@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Business
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 1998 18:08:53 -0500
*****PRIVATE: Micheal Morningstar
>>>>>[The sooner I know who is on the team, the sooner I'll know our
strengths and weaknesses and can thusly compensate.

My contacts do not currently include a decker. Will the decker be required
to make physical intrusions, or will their role be support and Matrix runs?
Many deckers are something of loners, so it may be beneficial to put out a
separate call for a decker if their role doesn't include physical
intrusion. There may be no real need for them to know what the rest of the
team is doing, as long as they can perform their job in the Matrix.

As for "physical support," those that I am in touch with are currently
otherwise occupied.]<<<<<
-- the Dark Stranger <15:51:40/03-04-59>
Message no. 32
From: Brion Wauters <stu2204@****.COCO.CC.AZ.US>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 12:41:39 -0700
*****PRIVATE: Micheal Morningstar
>>>>>[Fine by me. Just don't expect involved interactions or shakespear.
I'm using a turtle. Personaly, I'd prefer a face-to-face meet, but your
the one paying the bills.]<<<<<
-- Irish <12:41:20/05-03-59>
Message no. 33
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 20:59:19 -0700
*****Private: the Dark Stranger
>>>>>[In regard to the decker having to physically penetrate the building
that in the end will be dependant on what the team plans, however, that is
why I wish to have two so one can deal with any matrix overwatch that may
be needed.

I will see if I can contact some runners I once knew but I may be out of
touch for a day or two but will contact all involved when I return.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <20:47:30/03-05-2059>
Message no. 34
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 21:12:22 -0700
*****Private: Irish
>>>>>[That will come in time once everyone has been brought in but for the
time being I think it best that those currently involved begin at least
associating via this mode of communication. It will allow each of you to
become somewhat more familiar with the others involved.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar


*****Private: Irish, Xenon Black, Old One, the Dark Stranger
>>>>>[Irish, Xenon Black, Old One and the Dark Stranger. Business
requires that I will be out of contact for a couple of days but you four
have been accepted for a mission where you along with others not yet hired
will be required to work as a team.

As we are still in the initial stages of agreeing to the run and working
together, final decisions for employment are not yet complete and
therefore I reserve the right to not hire anyone that does not behave in a
professional manner when we meet to actually discuss the operations
objectives. For the time being I suggest that you all get to know one
another.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <21:00:00/03-05-2059>
Message no. 35
From: Ereskanti <Ereskanti@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 23:51:00 EST
*****Private: Irish, Xenon Black, the Dark Stranger
>>>>>[Well then, I think we should get to know each other a bit. MM is
away,
so I'll just intro myself a bit.
On the streets, I am known as Shivowtnoeh. Yes, I am russian, and
mercifully the linguasoft for this turtler get's rid of my accent. I am a
magician, though from my native lands, 'wizard' seems to be preferred. I am
initiated, and not unfamiliar with most operation parameters. I prefer
elemental, mental and transformation manipulations mostly. I have no
cyberware, as I've a major allergy to most of that 'trash'. I know how to use
-most- non-automatic pistols, and carry one as a backup when necessary.
Stealth is a forte' I enjoy. Intimidation of targets is another. I don't
like to think of myself as arrogant, and work hard on not coming off as that.
Sadly, most people simply think I'm scarey (6' 7" -human male-).
Yourselves?]<<<<<
Message no. 36
From: Brion Wauters <stu2204@****.COCO.CC.AZ.US>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 09:43:26 -0700
*****PRIVATE: Xenon Black, Old One and the Dark Stranger
>>>>>[Okay, since Old One got the ball rolling, I guess I'll give it a few
shoves as well. Unlike Old One, I have a large amount of "trash" in
me. While it makes it difficult to go to the airport, it does tend to
keep me more-or-less in one piece. I can use damn-near any weapon made
in the last hundred years (still haven't gotten the nack for artillery
<heh, heh>), and have a working knowledge of demolitions (hopefully,
that won't be needed). And I can operate a number of vehicles, with
varying skill (cars/trucks, choppers, motorboats and tracked). If
things get desperate, I know enough first aid to keep your from bleeding
to death, and I rarely mistake a trauma patch for a stim.

As you may have guessed, I'll be the team's leg-breaker. I have a large
amount of experience with sneak jobs, so the stealth Mr. Morningstar
wants shouldn't be a problem. Mr. Morningstar indicated that he wanted
people who could speak Japanease. I have a decent grasp, but my accent
is fairly obvious. I hope one of you has a more nativistic grasp of the
language.]<<<<<
-- Irish <09:42:10/06-03-59>
Message no. 37
From: Erik Jameson <erikj@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 13:14:49 -0500
*****PRIVATE: Xenon Black, Old One and Irish
>>>>>[As some of you may have surmised from recent postings, I am a mage.
More specifically, I am what corporate planners and trid news hounds would
refer to as a combat mage; highly trained in martial aspects of the use of
magic and in the more mundane physical arts. While I am not likely to be
as competent with firearms or my fists as Irish is, I am amply skilled. My
magical skills are...more than adequate...as is my mastery of metamagic.
The delicate art of stealth is also something I am familiar with.

I don't have an allergy to "trash" and indeed use it; magic isn't always
the solution and some choice cyberware makes someone like myself a great
deal more marketable. One can't afford this month's Armani without
significant nuyen flow, now can one?

From your reputation as a competent mercenary, Irish, you are skilled in
small unit tactics? It will be good to have someone that can discuss
tactics intelligently, instead of just saying, "Let's just shoot everyone
and get the <insert item here>!" I also have been led to believe you are
quite the professional. I look forward to working with you.

I also believe my Japanese will be more than adequate for our purposes.

Now, Xenon, I believe that it is your turn.]<<<<<
-- the Dark Stranger <10:12:10/06-03-59>
Message no. 38
From: Karl Low <kwil@*********.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 12:27:41 -0700
*****Private: Old One, Irish, the Dark Stranger
>>>>>[Thanks, Mr. Stranger. My skills lie in the driving. Wheels, wings, or
rudder and I'm happy with it. S'pose I oughta include rotor's as well, but it
doesn't roll of the tongue quite as nice.

It's nice to see a couple o' you folks can handle 'em too.. gives me a free
thought for any sorta drones we happen to be sending. What else, guns? I know
the front end from the back and can usually hit what I'm aimin' at if their
ain't a heavy cross-wind or nuffin'. Of course, if you're talking the mounted
type o' guns, I'm much better with them but if we end up usin' that it means
we're seriously in the drek-hole, an' I don't wanna go there folks.

As for the Japanese, that could be a bit of a prob. Not the language itself..
soon as I find that blasted lingua-chip I'll be passable.. nah, it could be a
bit of a prob cause I'm what most fraggers call a trog.. an' if Japanese is
needed, it means I'm gonna be playin' slave-boy at best on this run.

Ah well.. done worse.

So anybody know anything about this Micheal fella? I've already asked around a
bit on Sland and all I'm drawing is a massive blank spot. Just rumors of him
startin' some kind o' war in the Sioux. That kind of rumor makes me a bit
edgy, y'know?]<<<<<
-- Xenon Black
Message no. 39
From: Erik Jameson <erikj@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 15:07:16 -0500
*****Private: Old One, Irish, Xenon Black
>>>>>[So we have the rigger.

It isn't clear why Japanese is needed Xenon; it is highly probable that we
won't be leaving North America, though not impossible. My current
suspicion is that we are needed for an extraction, and our target speaks
only Japanese. That is only a guess however. I don't see having a dwarf
and a self-described "trog" on the team as a problem at this point in time.
If it were to present a major problem, I don't believe Mr. Morningstar
would have brought you in.

As for our employer, at this juncture, I am not interested in who he is -
yet. Once we have our target, we will have additional information we can
use and we can investigate both him and his employer. I suspect Mr.
Morningstar is only a fixer; we should really be more concerned with who
has hired him.]<<<<<
-- the Dark Stranger <12:04:48/03-06-59>
Message no. 40
From: Ereskanti <Ereskanti@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 18:52:52 EST
*****PRIVATE: Xenon Black, Irish and the Dark Stranger
>>>>>[I speak the Japanese fairly well Irish, but my accent is likely to
get
in the way still. I've been told I would be a wonderful addition to the "Ran"
opera, but don't quite get the humor. I considered Ran far more sedate than
my accent would give credit too.
And I can break a leg or two as well if need be, but I just seemed to
recall Mr. M&M (chocolate coated crunchy???) not wanting anyone seriously
harmed, so I thought I'd act in a respectable manner.]<<<<<
-- Old One <17:53:57/03-06-59 PST>
Message no. 41
From: Jaimie Nicholson <jaimie.nicholson@********.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Sat, 7 Mar 1998 12:59:39 +1200
*****PRIVATE: Micheal Morningstar
>>>>>[It doesn't sound like her sort of thing, actually... she's an
assassin, she doesn't really do unit work or intrusions.]<<<<<
-- Faerie <16:59:46/03-06-59>
Message no. 42
From: Ereskanti <Ereskanti@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 23:07:22 EST
*****PRIVATE : the Dark Stranger, Irish, Xenon Black, Micheal Morningstar
>>>>>[I would agree with Dark Stranger here. I am not certain that Mr.
M&M's
background is all that important, unless of course the rumors of him starting
a war in the Sioux were true. BTW, Xenon, where did you hear that?
Also, I have heard a rumor that the decker known as "Prophet" may be
working on this with us as well. Can anyone confirm that, and if so, why
hasn't he been included in these conversations?]<<<<<
-- Old One <22:07:14/03-06-59 PST>
Message no. 43
From: Karl Low <kwil@*********.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 23:05:26 -0700
*****Private: Old One, Irish, the Dark Stranger, Micheal Morningstar
>>>>>[As for not considerin' Mr. M's background unimportant, I take it
you've
never been unlucky enough to sign up for a tailchaser run. Considering the
rumors that started up right after his initial post in here (feel free t'check
the logs for yerself, someone by the name of Jer I think) I thought it might
be wise.

No offence meant, Mr. M, I play things straight, but I've been on the wrong
end of those who haven't, and it makes me a tad more paranoid than
some.]<<<<<
-- Xenon Black <22:48:02/03-06-59>

*****Private: Old One
>>>>>[Nice. You buckin' for a "brownest nose" bonus or somethin'
by sending
that last one to Mr. M? Or you just got somethin' against big fanged fella's?
If y'do, y'might as well tell me right now. ]<<<<<
-- Xenon Black <22:49:02/03-06-59>
Message no. 44
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 23:19:50 -0700
*****Private: Faerie
>>>>>[Understandable. This mission is solo work and primarily deals with
confirming that a certain mark is still where he should be. However, if
she does not feel comfortable with this type of work then I shall find
another. I will keep her name on file though as I may one day have work
that is more to her style.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <23:07:40/03-06-2059>
Message no. 45
From: Ereskanti <Ereskanti@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Sat, 7 Mar 1998 01:35:40 EST
***** PRIVATE : Xenon Black
>>>>>[Big fanged individuals? Could you please explain
further?]<<<<<
-- Old One <23:36:14/03-06-59 PST>
Message no. 46
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Sat, 7 Mar 1998 00:01:13 -0700
*****Internal: TOSSIT
>>>>>[Interesting. After all these years that rumor is still haunting me.
First it was a police action and now it has mushroomed to a war. To use
an old modeming phrase from the 80's and 90's: <chuckle>.

For your information, I was there during the internal law enforcement
crackdown on corruption within the Sioux Governmental body of Denver and
the various military, border patrol, and law enforcement agencies. A
number of individuals were arrested and went to trial for their crimes.

I had a hand in bringing the corruption to the attention of a few people
that could do something about it but in no way shape or form did I cause a
war. I even went out of my way to help protect the innocents during the
crackdown, unfortunately that made the shadows a rather hot place to be
for a time and since then it has been quite a bit harder to run there but
it can be done.

I understand what it is like to be screwed by an employer Xenon, I have
been there many times myself and choose not to inflict that on those I
hire which is why I broker the missions the way I do. There are no hard
feelings and it is a prudent move to always investigate your employer up
to a point.

However, I hope by my clearing up that little rumor to have established
how serious I am. It is important that we establish a certain level of
belief in one another, for if we are too busy distrusting one another and
watching our backs then the mission and anything in the future will be
doomed to failure and that is not something I care for.

If you feel the need to continue to investigate my background, feel free
but I would be highly surprised if you learn anything more then I showed
up one day in Denver and my conjectured link to the corruption crackdown.
Who knows, I might even be willing to pay if you did manage it. <chuckle>

Anyhow, I am currently negotiating the final additions to your team. They
are a pair of corporate samurai's that turned to their streets after their
corporation was discovered to be without honor. They are intimately
familiar with the area of operation and to some degree other aspects of
the operation. They are Japanese and twin brothers. They owe me a debt
of honor and I have no doubt they will repay it.

Their street names are respectively `Kami' and `Kazi.' It's mangled
rather badly as you can see but for some reason they find humor in it and
it's translation suits their abilities.

As for the mission itself, the briefing will occur when I return. The AoP
is somewhat dangerous for metahumans but it is something I have taken into
account in my preparations for this mission.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <23:42:52/03-06-2059>


*****Private: Prophet
>>>>>[You managed to set TOSSIT before I got around to doing something
similar. You might want to add this to the routine on THAT Shadowland
board, it'll make it harder to trace...particularly for those listed in
the recognition parameter. It will also allow me to add the twins and
others to the recognition without having to go through you, to save time.

+++ Upload JOINUP.DAT

As you can see by the code, it does not add anything and section A3 can be
deleted so that when this run is complete, I can no longer add anyone else
and in the end will make it more secure.

And to answer your question, I am quite familiar with the matrix.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <23:49:25/03-06-2059>
Message no. 47
From: Jeffrey Mach <mach@****.CALTECH.EDU>
Subject: Re: Business
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 22:55:28 -0800
*****PRIVATE: Micheal Morningstar
>>>>>[I had seen your earlier post regarding your putting together a cadre
of runners that you would be willing to employ regularly. I take it, that
this would be in the role of a fixer. I am currently being employed by
another at this moment, and it is unclear as to when this work will be
completed, although I hope to bring it to a successful conclusion within
a month. This is the reason I have not contacted you until now.

I have had occasion to work with another person you have contacted, who
goes by Faerie. When I described my desire to establish myself with a
reputable fixer, they mentioned your name. I enquired as to your usual
types of operations, and I must admit I was favorably impressed.

My reputation is not well established in the Seattle area, as I am a
recent emigrant from Hong Kong. My heritage may be German, but due to the
EuroWars, most of my life was spent there. If you wish references,
contact a Mr. Rutherford at >>LTG/RTG<<. He arranged employment for me
for several years. I have had some experience in the field of corporate
security, especially security systems and "external" security operations.
Due to a disagreement with one of my superiors, I went freelance as what I
believe is called here a "Street Sam" specializing in all levels of
personal protection. Due to the connotation usually associated with that
name, I will ask that you not underestimate my capabilities.

I heard of your desire of fluency with Japanese. My Japanese is passable
for business dealings, and what I don't know, I chip. My real fluencies
are Cantonese and English, and what German I learned from my mother.]<<<<<
-- Fang <22:54:11/03-06-59 PST>
Message no. 48
From: Ereskanti <Ereskanti@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Sat, 7 Mar 1998 02:17:31 EST
***** PRIVATE : Micheal Morningstar
>>>>>[Interesting, I got the .dat file, thanks, I will keep it in mind.
There
is one thing I would like to point out, as I'm sure you've figured out.
"Reading" the orientation and rerouting of the program would difficult with
standard r/w programs. I think you can see why. As such, the rerouting would
require a trace at -its- location, which changes every-so-often.
I have made simple changes to the uploading of the router 'TOSSIT'. Tell
me, what are the 'twins' capable of, that way I can orient them quick
enough.]<<<<<
-- Prophet <23:18:02/03-06-59 PST>
Message no. 49
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business
Date: Sat, 7 Mar 1998 03:34:21 -0700
*****Private: Fang
>>>>>[Thank you for contacting me. I would be interested in employing you
in the future. I am returning to Seattle after many years myself and plan
on establishing a cadre of runners with which to do business.

In a sense, I am a fixer and a Johnson both. I act as a fixer for the
real employers but for the team I assign the mission I act as their "Mr.
Johnson." I do not believe in screwing over your employees so anyone
working for me gets paid for their services, I do not leave them hanging
in the wind as some Johnson's are renowned for doing.

If the real employers attempt to screw with or play games, my employees
are protected and I am the only one that may end up losing out. However,
as many have learned previously, if I am not played straight, I'll extract
equivalent payment.

Most of my employers are on the up and up and are paying for results and
those that are not I usually detect or are dealt with afterwards.

The missions I broker are high risk but I will pay well for rendered
services. However, I expect results and pay accordingly. If a team fails
me because of events outside of their control, I do not hold it against
them and they will still receive some payment but I will with hold payment
if the team had the capability to complete the objective and chose not to
or if too many of the mission's parameters are disobeyed. After all if I
just handed out money without results I would quickly become quite the
little joke.

Interesting to call yourself a "Street Samurai", from your description I
would probably have labelled you a former company-man or bodyguard. I am
quite familiar with all connotations of street sammie and I well know the
difference between a real one deserving of that title and the wannabes
that claim to be that title. Do not worry about any underestimation on my
part.

In regard to checking with your fixer, I shall do so. However, to be
honest I am not a firm believer in references. Performance counts, if I
see results I like after the mission I assign, that determines what
further business I have with the person involved.

Deal with me on an honest and professional level and obtain reasonable
results and I will go to bat with the devil himself for you. This may
seem bizarre but I have found that you get better results this way.

As for Japanese, it has more to do with the upcoming assignment then for
any long term associations. Hopefully, this will be the beginning of a
long-term and profitable association between us.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <03:22:28/03-07-2059>
Message no. 50
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Sat, 7 Mar 1998 03:41:47 -0700
*****Private: Prophet
>>>>>[The twins are street samurai for all that entails these days.
However, unlike most that claim that title they truly do follow the code
of bushido but now consider themselves `Ronin' due to the betrayal of
their former corporation's trust.

They took the title "Divine Wind" to represent their abilities. Their
ability to complement one another is uncanny and studies have been done to
see if it was because they were twins. They almost operate as one. It's
eiry to watch.

Kami chose his moniker because with his cyber he is almost unstoppable
while Kazi <yes it should be an -e- but he chose the i to represent their
being twins> because of his cyber has the speed of the wind.

I shall have them in the fold by the latest on the 8th at which point we
will proceed.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <03:29:56/03-07-2059>
Message no. 51
From: Erik Jameson <erikj@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Mon, 9 Mar 1998 18:15:08 -0500
*****PRIVATE: TOSSIT
>>>>>[Mr. Morningstar. The two new additions. They are the missing
muscle? I have not heard from them yet on the message boards, so perhaps
you can answer; what are their capabilities? Experience?

Can we also surmise that they speak Japanese fluently, or would this be an
erroneous assumption?

Finally, it would appear that you have returned; I am available at your
earliest convenience to meet RL to discuss terms and meet the rest of the
team.]<<<<<
-- the Dark Stranger <15:42:52/03-09-59>
Message no. 52
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: Business?
Date: Mon, 9 Mar 1998 16:42:33 -0700
***** Private: TOSSIT
>>>>>[They may turn out to be your most vital assests. They grew up
within the enclave that is your target. They were trained in that
corporation's security force and they served within quite successfully
until they learned of some rather dishonorable experiments the corp was
conducting.

When they brought up their concerns it almost led to them being silenced
and if not for my own intervention through other agents they would have
been killed. The particular project was eventually stopped but they could
not return and serve a master that had no honor...their words...they then
entered the shadows and have been operating therein for the last six years
and they are intimately familiar with them.

In some ways you could say they are the very essence of what a 'street
samurai' should be. They are among the most honorable men I know and in
some ways are robin hoods in their own right as they often run to help
people out of situations without recompense and the money they do make
often go into helping the poor in the area.

You will have a much better idea of how respected they are at the meeting
on Saturday.]<<<<<
-- Micheal Morningstar <16:30:57/03-09-2059>

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