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Message no. 1
From: Tumbleweed <DEHRENDORF@******.ZDV.UNI-MAINZ.DE>
Subject: VIDEO
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1993 11:04:25 +0200
Video-Feed

Static...

Picture emerges
**Huge, metalclad figure sitting in Lotos-position on the floor, cables dang-
**ling from its open breast, a thick powercable connects to redmarked wall-
**socket. [[Cut in Audio]]. Outdated Hardrock-Music fills the room, something
**about 'In the blood, in the will, in the mighty hands of steel', additionally
**humming sound is heard, coming from the figure. The face is hidden behind a
**Visored helmet. The figure moves an arm and starts to reinsert cables into
**its breast. Looks up suddenly. Crystal-muzzle emerges from open breast;
**red beam erupts, apparently strikes camera, flash

static...

End Video-Feed

Time : 23:15:35
Date : 10-20-2054

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Message no. 2
From: Brian Rogers <rogers@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Video
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 1994 12:46:41 -0600
>>>>>[Oh, you and your people WRECK my Christmas plans and now you
want me to answer sensative corporate questions? The NERVE of some of
you old farts.

Yeah, actually, we can. Depends on the format that it comes in on. We use
a 360 degree recording rig worn on the head of the recording subject. We
can pump that data into the machine and within 15 minutes or so have a number
of different scenario's ready to go. From there its just a matter of staying
ahead of the end user so that we can keep him / her in the action.

Havent you seen the simulators? I thought that Cathleen from sales came down
there and talked with you about about a month ago.

This isnt my job but Ill do it anyway (might mean a raise or at least a
bonus for me.

***** Private: Freddy Frypp

+++++ Include: Simulator Specs
+++++ Include: Simulator Hype
+++++ Include: Industrial Sound and Magic Brochure
+++++ Include: Franchise Agreement and Cost List
+++++ Include: Security Provider/Training Specialist Cost List

Sorry about the old fart jokes but you have to admit you are pretty damned
old.

***** End Private: Freddy Frypp

I know that we have been pressing at KE and LSS and a couple private
sectors to look at the equipment. From what I can tell its pretty good for
training. Around the office we use it for playing video games. Jace has
a rig set up for himself that he uses. ]<<<<<

-- Trixie <18:35:53 / 12-21-55>
Head of Software Developement
Industrial Sound and Magic
Message no. 3
From: "Robert R." <rod@********.USMC.MIL>
Subject: Re: Video
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 1994 14:16:11 EST
***** PRIVATE: Freddy Fripp, Trixie
>>>>>[This something I wanted to test but couldn't is there anyway of
actually seeing an invisible spell in action??? you know If i cast invis. on
Freddy can you manipulate video feed to the point that you can see the
invisible person? just curious, and cautious.]<<<<<
-- GoD < 14:16 / 12-21-94 >






**************************************************************
*Before anything can get better it* --who the hell *
*has to get worst... * is this guy *
* -- Murphy's law * murphy anyway -- ME *
**************************************************************
Message no. 4
From: Brian Rogers <rogers@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Video
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 1994 13:17:23 -0600
***** PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp
>>>>>[Am I supposed to know this GoD freak or somethin'?

I aint no mage, pops. Magical questions should go to Jace...you know that.
Hey, have you sent him a get well card yet? If can give you the address where
you can mail it if you want. No, better yet, if you mail it to me
here I can make sure it gets to him where he is.

So, like, what was the whole point of blowing up that security
station?]<<<<<

-- Trixie <19:13:20 / 12-21-55>
Message no. 5
From: Brian Rogers <rogers@****.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Video
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 1994 13:23:03 -0600
***** PRIVATE: Freddy Frypp, GoD
>>>>>[Oh yeah. Thats really easy. What you need to do is to change
the wave modulation on the transduction transposer. Once you do that, anything
that has magic on it glows as bright as the sun. After you get those in sync
you need to tone down the harmonic convergence dial and tweak out the
horizontal hold.

The only reason more people dont do this on their security cameras is that
it takes a lot of technical know how to manage it and someone dedicated
to sitting in the corner blowing nY outta his hoop (Translation -- lots
of money). If you want, I can show you how it works or just down load
this to your Deck, GoD.

It would be easier for me to download the specs than to try to explain it to
you. This way you can read it at your own pace.]<<<<<

-- Trixie <19:18:02 / 12-21-55>
Message no. 6
From: "Robert R." <rod@********.USMC.MIL>
Subject: Re: Video
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 1994 14:34:21 EST
***** PRIVATE: Trixie
>>>>>[Thank you for answering my question, I'd be delighted to get those
specs, I have a buddy over at the university that could probably translate
them into english for me. well I'm trying to develope a better invis. spell
and knowing the way the way the one I got now can be seen is a big start. If
you ever need anything from me just ask.]<<<<<
-- ID < Time / Date >






**************************************************************
*Before anything can get better it* --who the hell *
*has to get worst... * is this guy *
* -- Murphy's law * murphy anyway -- ME *
**************************************************************
Message no. 7
From: Freddy Frypp <JAMES-CUENO@*********.EDU>
Subject: Re: Video
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 1994 15:21:22 CST
***** Private: Trixie
>>>>>[Geez, you remind me of one of my ex-girlfriends, she couldn't
stop talking once you got her wound up, either.

Gaddamn whippersnapper, if I can find my teeth I'm gonna box your
ears....

Ya know, I hate to remind you of this, I may be eighty, but I don't
look a day over twenty-two. Let's see how good you look in sixty-some
years....

Anyway, if yer that worked up over it, we can give you a lift to LAX.
I make a point never to fly out of San Fran. The place is crawling
with Marines.

Yeah, I talked to whatsername about the sims, wish I woulda paid more
attention, though. How well does your system incorporate magic? The
one we're using now is total crap for anything but straight
firefights, it doesn't even handle fistfights well. I'll get back
about that sometime after the New Year.

We were just blowing a hole in the "demarcator" so some friends
could get in. They were coming in slow and heavy and didn't want to
worry about dodging patrols. And yes, we are enjoying our money,
thank you very much.]<<<<<
-- Freddy Frypp (15:25:15 / 12-21-55)
President
Frypp Security, Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)

***** Private: Kor
>>>>>[Hey, pal, havin' fun yet? Glad to hear your alive. Even if
you do have to be concious for it. <GRIN>]<<<<<
-- Freddy Frypp (15:26:34 / 12-21-55)
President
Frypp Security Inc. (CFSM Uplink #5150)
Message no. 8
From: Brian Rogers <rogers@****.uiuc.edu>
Subject: RE: Video
Date: Tue, 9 Apr 1996 11:22:53 -0500
***** PRIVATE: Cybil
>>>>>[Your message was recieved but unfortunately Kor is out of contact
with
the majority of the population -- I have relayed the appropriate information
to him at his current location and put in place a few tracers to gather more
information.

Kor has requested that I not make runs against certain organizations for any
reason. For the most part, I agree with his reasonings behind this request.
DocWagon is one such organization. We have contacts within LSS and KE which
we are currently massaging information out of. Kor should be back on line
in a few hours as he is cutting his trip short to return immediately.]<<<<<
-- Trax <16:19:30 / 04-09-57>
Message no. 9
From: Evan Hughes <ehughes@****.carleton.ca>
Subject: RE: Video
Date: Tue, 9 Apr 96 16:08:17 EDT
*****PRIVATE TO: Trax
>>>>>[Thanks. Understood. If you don't mind me asking, who are you? (in
a general sense)]<<<<<
-- Cybil <16:11:15/09-04-57>
Message no. 10
From: Brian Rogers <rogers@****.uiuc.edu>
Subject: Re: Video
Date: Tue, 9 Apr 1996 17:27:22 -0500
***** PRIVATE: Cybil
>>>>>[In short, I dont exist. More protracted, I am a friend that keeps
a watchful eye on Kor's cyber'd back. No matter what he thinks, when he's
jack'd, he's vulnerable. We make sure he doesnt get hurt and dump him when
he's been on-line too long. In short, we are guardians.]<<<<<
-- Trax

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