| From: | mneideng@****.caltech.edu (Mark L. Neidengard) |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Courier gone awry |
| Date: | Mon, 25 Mar 1996 15:26:38 -0800 (PST) |
>>>>>[Damn damn DAMN this place! Whatever they're pumping into my arm has
my hormones completely up in arms, making it damn hard to think. Both
Az +++++Hi there!+++++ and I will be fine they said, but I'm still pissed as
hell. Anyway, my report:
+++++engage AnataMedake1.8x
The pickup went just as expected. Unmarked van, precise timing at the loading
dock, good security. The item came in a zero-zero armored case with nasty
self-destruct mechanism, sealed tight. We used the random route, not
exceeding traffic conditions. At 2147.35 a low-observability drone, baseline
California Condor variant by IFF, attacked with rockets and Exp/APDS-laden MMG.
Drone was shot down with one '232 round, with only cosmetic damage taken. No
casualties, but two impact-muniscus craters in the sidewalk. Status of hostile
drone after termination unknown.
At 2208.17, 0.6k from destination, a full-scale assault occured. Two
California Condors with EX-laden HVHMG and one Tinkerbell with AGM rack
and HVLMG, plus one armored van a block and a half away. All were magically
invisible, apparently launched from rooftop level. Bravo and Charlie succeeded
in scratching one C.C., but Bravo was lost to missile fire from the 'Bell.
The other C.C. scored nontrivial damage on my armor before being shot down, and
we took one more missile before the 'Bell went down. The missile penetrated
the carapice and exploded inside, doing moderate damage to control systems.
The blast was not powerful enough to harm either of us. However, as I pressed
out of the kill zone, we failed to avoid one of the six mines positioned in the
road. Nearly all underbelly armor was shredded, further damaging the drive-
train and throwing shrapnel into the cabin, a piece of which lodged in my leg.
Within fifteen more seconds we arrived at the perimeter of the facility, where
security took us under their umbrella. I am undergoing medical care for my
wound and for shock, under the supervision of Azrael. Status of hostile
drones and van unknown. My van is barely drivable, with severe cosmetic
damage and grave drivetrain and control problems. Status of Bravo unknown.
CDS and Gunsight footage follow:
+++++include cds.authentic.fr
+++++disengage AnataMedake1.8x
I assume Lopez was able to collect our shit. I just hope those bastards give
us a bonus for this shit. Whoever hit us knew exactly what to look for and
was using some _serious_ equipment. Fuckfuckfuck. +++++We'll be alright,
V-12. Our benefactors are doing protocol with the police to try to cover up
what happened+++++
]<<<<<
-- Valerie <14:29:42 / 03-25-57>
*****PRIVATE: alias@*********
>>>>>[You did good, Val. No mis'take 'bout it. I'z been raisin' hell on
tha phone, and it looks like they'z a leak somewhere in they system. That otha
van wuz tryin' to grab our shit 'for Lopez surprised'em wif Delta. Call it
terrorist strike, wif stolen equipment claimed by your destination. Lopez got
Bravo outta da way befo too much scrutiny got paid, an' we getsta look at tha
otha team's shit once tha fo-rensics is up. Even paid up tha legal fees, they
did. We'z rep's goin' up fo this one, and You-Know-Who's gonna have a
serious chat wif da personell. I know you heard what Rubiy said t'ya, an' I
also wantcha ta know dat I'z behind ya on this. I don' take people onta my
team easily, an' I don' abandon'em when they down. Here's tha deal fo'
gettin' home:
+++++include itin.authentic
I'z prouda you both.]<<<<<
-- V-12 <15:11:51 / 03-25-57>
