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From: "Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: Whatever happened to Tirandor, anyways???
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1993 21:36:06 -0500
>>>>>[Hey everyone, since I was delivering catchup information on Leon
Meyers, I figured I'd do a little more research into another subject, our
favorite dragon, Tirandor. When last we heard from the wyrm, he was holed
up in Yoshida's tower and DDI had just taken delivery of the old Intrepid
carrier, shot to hell by German forces. DDI had also been found guilty
(rather quickly and summarily, I might add) by the ZOC and given a VERY hefty
fine, which was immediately suspended pending appeal. Things have been real
quiet since then.

Well, here's the scoop since then.

Tirandor returned to New York and, as I understand, was not a happy camper
regarding his nearly-destroyed boat. DDI filed suit against the German
military citing that the German navy used excessive force in wresting
control of the Intrepid from the pirates that had taken control. (Face
it, we all KNEW that would happen.) The case is still pending, but it is
expected that it will be settled out of court. To win, all Tirandor would
have to prove is that other, less destructive, options were available to
regain control. Punitive damages could also be awarded if DDI can show
that the actions were performed specifically for the purpose of damaging
DDI.

The judgement by the ZOC against DDI was dismissed as DDI was able to
produce valid and legal documents showing that they were hired by Omega
for the purpose of providing security in exchange for cash, stocks and the
availability of the space research and launching facilities and that in
performing those duties, they did nothing illegal.

As a side note, Omega has filed suit against Germany for what I'd expect
to be just a shitload of cash. It seems that Omega was a legitimate
government on the island. Originally incorporated with 79.4% of the
population supporting the corporation. The whole 'freedom' movement was
apparently started by a small, radical band of terrorists. If this is the
case, than the act of Germany invading the island becomes a SERIOUS matter
of international politics (remember, Omega was declared a national entity
with no opposition until several weeks after the fact). I'd expect this
suit to also be settled out of court.

So, in the end, it appears that DDI will get off without a scratch (once
the boat gets repaired, of course) and Germany will have to shell out HUGE
bucks to DDI and Omega.

Now, I know everyone on here thinks this all sucks, and I agree that it
does. But I will also have a certain respect for the process. If Omega
had a legal contract with the residents of the island (and there is little
dispute of this), than all of the actions used to oust the Omega
corporation that happened were illegal.

Hate to be the bearer of unhappy news.]<<<<<
-- Wolf 359 <21:36:40 / 06-29-54>

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