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Message no. 1
From: Erik Jameson <erikj@****.COM>
Subject: Re: TOSSIT Organization, commentary
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 17:32:56 -0500
*****PRIVATE: TOSSIT
>>>>>[Irish, if this team can "gel" as well as most of the merc
teams I've
run across, then we'll be in great shape. That's why I've taken the lead
and started to drive the planning forward. I'm not looking to be the
teams' leader, per se. I'm just conducting a professional business
contract with a potentially positive profit margin. Injury cuts into that
profit margin. Death renders profit irrelevant. And given our operational
parameters, we need even more planning than the normal shadowrun; our "guns
blazing" options are limited.

So take any "orders" as only suggestions, at least until we are on site.
Then I will expect the team to trust Irish and myself and simply obey our
"suggestions" without questions asked. That also goes for any situation in
which we are in your favored environment. Xenon, you have command of the
vehicles. Prophet runs the Matrix. The rest of the team, if involved in
those arenas, would do well to follow them. Much as in combat, I think
most of you would do well to listen to myself or Irish.

So Grizzled Old Veteran (Irish), what's your current assessment?]<<<<<
-- the Dark Stranger <14:29:10/03-20-59>
Message no. 2
From: Brion Wauters <STU2204@****.COCO.CC.AZ.US>
Subject: Re: TOSSIT Organization, commentary
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 11:27:11 -0700
*****PRIVATE: TOSSIT
>>>>>[Well, cap'n (heh, heh), I'd say we're doing pretty good. Between
the scouting Prophet, Xenon and Old One are doing, we're going to get a
fair idea of the lay o' the land before we go in. We could use some
additional data on the target's house. Stuff like subterrainian access
(sewers, etc.) and how large the air-ducts are (I doubt we could fit
Xenon in one, but we might get lucky). Also, I'd like Mr. Morningstar
and Kami & Kazi (since they have all the local contacts), to look into
the possability of getting our mangy crew passes and work permits (air
conditoning repair, building inspectors, painters, etc). Grabbing the
target in his home will be harder, but it has a better chance of going
off relatively unnoticed. I'd prefer to keep an open grab in the
streets as a last option. Also, we need to seattle on our means of
escape. I'd like a primary and at least 2 back-ups. More would be even
better (the worst thing that can happen is to find yourself with no
means of getting home). Hopefully, I'll have more ideas when I step off
the Sub.]<<<<<
-- Irish <11:26:30/23-03-59>
Message no. 3
From: Erik Jameson <erikj@****.COM>
Subject: Re: TOSSIT Organization, commentary
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 14:42:55 -0500
*****PRIVATE: TOSSIT
>>>>>>>[Work your own cover stories, Xenon, Irish. I would rather
you came
up with something that you are comfortable with and you can remember than
me assigning one to you. Do what you need to do to handle this. Just
remember that they will need to hold up against airport security.

What sort of cargo would we be taking on for those sea charts? If we are
talking anything larger than what will fit in a shirt pocket, forget it.
Go another route for the charts. See what you can do Xenon.

Good news on the CalFree land charts.

As far as guarding the amphibious plane (if that is our chosen route); I
have someone in the area that can guard the plane. I'm also not sure that
it is necessary for Xenon to pull the actual extraction with us; on the
majority of teams I have been on, the rigger stayed with the vehicle.
Considering that we will need not only a quick escape (and thus won't have
time to sit while the preflight checks are done, let alone starting the
engines) but we will also need you to be in top condition; bullet wounds
are likely to affect your concentration, and since your probably won't be
flying too far off the ground/water, I know you'll need your full faculties.

I would much rather use your talents with drones than have you come in with
the team, in person. The down side is that a large troll is almost always
a welcome help in combat, but I really believe that you would be best
serving the contract by rigging drones and making sure our primary escape
route is ready before we are.

Feedback?]<<<<<
-- the Dark Stranger <10:47:03/03-23-59>
Message no. 4
From: Erik Jameson <erikj@****.COM>
Subject: Re: TOSSIT Organization, commentary
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 15:42:51 -0500
*****PRIVATE: TOSSIT
>>>>>[Getting work passes into the actual compound will likely be very
difficult, based on my previous experiences with San Francisco. I think we
should be able to manage passes into the controlled areas, but we'll have
to be aware of the curfews and the like.

Let's see what additional information on the compound area we can come up
with.]<<<<<
-- the Dark Stranger <11:56:30/03-23-59>
Message no. 5
From: Brion Wauters <STU2204@****.COCO.CC.AZ.US>
Subject: Re: TOSSIT Organization, commentary
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 17:47:32 -0700
*****PRIVATE: TOSSIT
>>>>>[I can have a creadable cover story ready in a day or two. Airport
security isn't likely to hassel a member of a corporate Mobalized Merc
unit who's just returned from leave.

And I have to agree with DS. If possible, Xenon should remain well away
from the actuall extraction. While most riggers that I've worked with
where the hands-on type, there are to many variables, and to much risk
in this run to let our rigger be a target.

As for the extra cargo, I only have three questions, Xenon. A)What is
it (we don't need the extra heat for transporting red-hot goods)? B)How
big is it (things are liable to be a little cramped)? And C)what are we
getting paid to act as courier (we _are_ in this for the money, after
all)?]<<<<<
-- Irish <17:46:35/23-03-59>
Message no. 6
From: Ereskanti <Ereskanti@***.COM>
Subject: Re: TOSSIT Organization, commentary
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 23:03:32 EST
***** PRIVATE : TOSSIT
>>>>>[I am block replying here, so bear with me if you would.

> I would much rather use your talents with drones than have you come in with
> the team, in person. The down side is that a large troll is almost always
> a welcome help in combat, but I really believe that you would be best
> serving the contract by rigging drones and making sure our primary escape
> route is ready before we are.

What about me? Would you want to have me operating remotely as well, similar
to Xenon? Or would you rather have me somewhere else, acting from the inside
as part of the actual team?]<<<<<
-- Prophet <I SE/E U>
Message no. 7
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: TOSSIT Organization, commentary
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 01:23:57 -0700
*****Private: TOSSIT
>>>>>[It would be best once Irish and Xenon arrive if they were to stay in
the operations safe house as often as possible until the run is on.
Anti-metahuman sentiment is running at an all time high due to a recent
shooting down here and could cause some problems.

Kazi is researching it further but we are both hoping that it will have
calmed down by the time they arrive.

We will bow to the wisdom of Irish and tDS provided the `orders' do not
place the team in jeopardy on the streets of SF. We have a fair amount of
combat experience but our expertise is in our knowledge of this area's
shadows and that is where we will lend our efforts the most, which I would
gather by western standards would make us the Intelligence officers?]<<<<<
-- Kami_Kazi <01:11:30/03-24-2059>
Message no. 8
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: TOSSIT Organization, commentary
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 01:33:20 -0700
*****Private: TOSSIT
>>>>>[We'll see what we can do about the work permits but it may be in the
teams best interest to seriously consider extracting our target from his
home. It will still be a coporate residence but it has options that going
into the research labs does not. Unfortunately we need to locate his home
first, we'll see what we can locate.]<<<<<
-- Kami_Kazi <1:20:50/03-24-2059>
Message no. 9
From: Erik Jameson <erikj@****.COM>
Subject: Re: TOSSIT Organization, commentary
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 13:16:37 -0500
*****Private: TOSSIT
>>>>>[I agree with Kami and Kazi; we should have less witnesses if we
extract our target from their residence rather than than work site.

But go ahead and see about those passes, but see if you can get them as
work permits for their corporate housing. I suspect those will be very
hard to get a hold off, but they could make our entry somewhat
easier.]<<<<<
-- the Dark Stranger <10:20:50/03-24-59>
Message no. 10
From: Erik Jameson <erikj@****.COM>
Subject: Re: TOSSIT Organization, commentary
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 13:17:08 -0500
*****PRIVATE: TOSSIT
>>>>>[Actually, Prophet, you probably should be off-site also. The decker
that was valuable in combat has been a rare experience of mine; it'll be
safer for you to remain in Seattle.

That is excepting, of course, if we'll need you onsite to access the
system. In that case, you'll be coming with us.

I believe you mentioned something about moving, yes? Given recent events,
and your neighbors, I would recommend doing that. I wouldn't plan on
staying in this new place for long; Trace and Report IC can make life very
difficult.]<<<<<
-- the Dark Stranger <10:15:21/03-24-59>
Message no. 11
From: Erik Jameson <erikj@****.COM>
Subject: Re: TOSSIT Organization, commentary
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 13:17:27 -0500
*****PRIVATE: TOSSIT
>>>>>[Excellent advice Kami and Kazi. The tailchaser is an exceptional
idea also.

We will be relying on you heavily; your intimate knowledge of the area
could be critical for our survival, not to mention our success. In these
matters, I feel no shame in bowing to your direction. I am conducting a
business transaction; whoever can get me out alive to collect the nuyen has
my attention.

I'm now in the Bay Area; I'm working on the corporate culture. I'm
available to meet with you, Kami and Kazi, when it is best for your
schedule. Drop me a note here to let me know when, where, and how to get
there.]<<<<<
-- the Dark Stranger <10:21:30/03-24-59>
Message no. 12
From: Brion Wauters <STU2204@****.COCO.CC.AZ.US>
Subject: Re: TOSSIT Organization, commentary
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 12:34:52 -0700
*****PRIVATE: TOSSIT
>>>>>[You two are the "on-sight" observers. We'll follow your
lead.
And, yes, by "western" standards you're the team spooks.
Congradulations. You can now requisition stealth armor and black
helicopters (heh heh).]<<<<<
-- Irish <12:34:40/24-03-59>
Message no. 13
From: Ereskanti <Ereskanti@***.COM>
Subject: Re: TOSSIT Organization, commentary
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 18:25:20 EST
***** PRIVATE : TOSSIT
>>>>>[Okay then, I am going to relocate so as to function "off
site". tDS,
can you get me a series of rundowns on activities in and around LA? I -used-
to have some friends...hey, wait a minute. Forget it, I do have a friend down
there. Sort of. And they've got some protective measures against and T&D ICe
of all sorts. On my way out the door. It'll just take me a few minutes to
get my money back from the -new- landlord...]<<<<<
-- Prophet <I SE/E U>
Message no. 14
From: Erik Jameson <erikj@****.COM>
Subject: Re: TOSSIT Organization, commentary
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 19:15:52 -0500
***** PRIVATE : TOSSIT
>>>>>[Let us know when you get settled in LA.

Los Angeles itself isn't terribly different from what you could scan from
the Shadowland file. The Steppin' Wulfs are still around, Hollywood still
is about style and ignorance, racial tension is high, the freeways are a
nightmare, and the magic wars still flare up; I think Spring Break is
coming up for the college kiddies.

If you can't get a doss in one of the better areas, I would seriously head
east, into the San Bernadino suburbs. Boring as all frag, not much happens
out there either, so safety isn't a huge concern.]<<<<<
-- the Dark Stranger <16:11:55/03-24-59>
Message no. 15
From: Bruce Ford <shaman@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: TOSSIT Organization, commentary
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 23:18:19 -0700
*****Private: the Dark Stranger
>>>>>[There is a little place known as the Shallows, it's a bar &
grille
that serves various cuisine but mostly Japanese near the Oakland gates.
Can you manage a meet Saturday evening for 11pm? There apparently has
been a change in membership...]<<<<<
-- Kami_Kazi <23:05:17/03-27-2059>

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