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Message no. 1
From: Dark Elf <VESPOSIT@****.SUNYSB.EDU>
Subject: News of the World
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 92 17:35:30 EST
>>>>>[ OK chummers, here's another excerpt from the NYC NewsNet that has to
do
with my recent troubles with MagnaTech ]<<<<<
---Dark Elf <Down 'n' Dirty>

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New York City NewsNet (local) 11-2-53 Morning Edition

New Developments in MagnaTech Bombing

Metro Police Inc. has provided some new information into last week's
bombing of the MagnaTech Buisness Headquarters in downtown Manhattan.
Metro investigators have managed to salvage some of the building's computer
system. Most of the system was damaged beyond repair, but a few datastore
and slave units were recovered. Investigation of the duty logs of the
door alarm slave revealed that there was a break-in through the roof door,
and that several interior doors had been opened.
This was confirmed by the testimony of several wounded security guards,
who were on their way to assist in the apprehension of the intruders, who
had apparently engaged a security squad in the upper floors when then bomb
exploded. There were no descriptions of the intruders since the guards who
actually engaged them were all killed in the explosion.
Metro also released a preliminary medical report. The report stated
analysis of tissue samples of the remains found scattered through the site
revealed at least three seperate tissue types that were not from the
security force. Although there has been no attempt yet to identify the
remains, Metro is confident that there were three, possibly four intruders
who attacked the MagnaTech building that night. <NewsNet Staff>

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>>>>>[ I wonder if they've checked the radar logs from any of the nearby
airports and security airstrips. I'm shure that if they had a good
decker working for them that the radar logs would have been altered,
but doctored records can be detected given enough time. I want to know
more about the chopper that Big Jake's friend claims was in the area.
Oh, by the way, someone tell Dante that he can feel free to include this
clipping in his "underground newsletter" ]<<<<<
---Dark Elf <Free Access, Deckers Unite!!!>

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New York City NewsNet (local) 11-02-53 evening edition

Decker Arrested in Connection with MagnaTech Bombing

This afternoon, Metro Police Inc. acted on information provided by
P. Johnson of MagnaTech R&D, and have made an arrest in connection with last
week's bombing. Johnson provided excerpts of BBS postings where a decker
using the handle "Dark Elf", and then produced documents giving the identity
of this "Dark Elf."
While BBS excerpts are not admissible in a court of law, there was enough
supporting information to lead to the arrest of one Wolfgang von Helsing, an
employee of Akaru Inc. Von Helsing denies any connection with the incident,
and also denies ever using the handle "Dark Elf." Von Helsing claims that
his Matrix alias is really "DireWolf" but admits that it is not uncommon for
deckers to use more than one alias. A trial will be held once Metro has
collected sufficient evidence.
On a related note, there may be some credibility to von Helsing's plea of
innocence since BBS postings using the name "Dark Elf" have been made since
the arrest. Akaru Inc. also denies any interest in MagnaTech and claims that
von Helsing was not acting under a directive from Akaru Inc. or any of it's
subsidaries.

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>>>>>[ Damm that Johnson!!! He got my decoy, but he's still managed to get
my
name in the papers!! I don't know how he managed to manufacture enough
evidence to warrant an arrest, he should have realized that he had a
dummy ID. At least I got even with DireWolf for the time he stabbed me
in the back three years ago!!!! He won't get convicted, but he knows
I've ruined his rep with Akaru, especially since the warrant read
"Warrant for the arrest of Wolfgang von Helsing aka Dark Elf". I think
he got the message that I'm not someone you want to mess with. I'll
have to settle accounts with P. Johnson next. ]<<<<<
---Dark Elf <Pissed>
Message no. 2
From: Dark Elf <VESPOSIT@****.SUNYSB.EDU>
Subject: News of the World
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1993 14:22:45 EDT
:::Addendum: This was supposed to hit the list on friday and apparently got
bounced, I'm resending to ensure that it gets air time, please delete from
the logs if it does actually appear twice --DE:::


>>>>>[ International News Net <<public posting>>

Omega Island was a hotbed of activity today after nearly two weeks of
news blackout. As soon as news net reports started coming in, the island
erupted with military activity.

It has been confirmed that the so called terrorists are actually a
rebellion against the Omega government, and the revelation has sent a
shockwave through the world diplomatic community. To further fan the fires,
the rebels staged a series of simultaneous assaults on the capital city and
the surrounding areas. The Omega Army beat back the rebels, but at a great
cost. Since the attack, Omega President Micheal Jamain has not been seen.
His waterfront home was apparently riddled with bullets, and onlookers reported
that an unmarked Half Track crashed through the front of the home, pulling
away minutes later. Although our sources cannot confirm, it is suspected that
the Rebels have captured the President.

Fires destroyed several buildings near the capitol and a number of
construction sites. Damage is estimated in the millions of nuyen.

At the same time, the computer system used to coordinate the Omega
government was hit by a major virus that completely disabled the system. The
authorities report that a number of deckers entered the supposedly inpenetrable
system and implanted the virus which still ravages the system.

Also, the Intrepid and several other Omega ships were attacked by
underwater troops. Several ships were sunk, and the Intrepid was left
temporarily stranded north of the Island due to damage caused by an explosion
in its engine room.

The leaders of the Omega government refused to comment on the attack, but
Tirandor has publically stated that he has proof that a group of UCAS nationals
have been aiding and abetting the rebels, who he refers to as a band of crimina
l anarchists. Mr. Quention also stated that the accusations made by Jacob
Marcus are a consummate work of fiction, worthy of an epic novel. Dr. Fung
was not available for comment, but has informed us through channels that
he agrees with his associates.

How the Omega government handles this latest crisis could very well
determine the future of this tiny island nation.

end report. ]<<<<<
---International News Net <17:30:46/04-16-54>

>>>>>[ I'd call that a victory!!! Since you know where we are now
Tirandor,
know that we're going to dismantle the little conspiracy you and your friends
have wrought! Hope you liked the virus!! SloDethV1.0 courtesy of Dark Elf,
Nightstalker, and Kat! ]<<<<<
---Dark Elf <17:34:58/04-16-54>

>>>>>[ Guess who drove the half track through the front door, and guess
what street sam and self-styled gunslinger were riding shotgun! ]<<<<<
---OddBall <17:35:58/04-16-54>

>>>>>[ I have no idea who could have set those fires, none at all. Maybe
my friend Harry the fire elemental does!!! heh! ]<<<<<
---Napalm <17:36:52/04-16-54>

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