From: ward1@husc8.harvard.edu (Lester Ward)
Newsgroups: rec.games.frp.misc
Subject: Shadowrun: News
Date: 29 Jul 92 02:11:22 GMT

Our campaign is big on News Intelligencers, and I thought I post one here.
We generally make a new one every week, so if it sounds like there is interest
then I'll post more.

I generally write these up, regardless of who is GMing, and I try to follow
FASA's set style.  I sometimes include decker comments.  As always, only
some of this stuff is relevant to the plot of the day.  Oh, also...

DISCLAIMER: Some of the articles utilies names and/or events from published
Shadowrun and Cyberpunk products.  As such, they are probably under some sort
of protection from the kind of stuff I'm doing with them.  For the record,
then, the following is not motivated by profit in any way; don't pay anyone
anything for it and don't sell it yourself.

As for as "orginal" writing, my stuff is always free for distribution.  Just
don't charge anyone for it.

Let me know what you think (as always), good or bad.

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Seattle News-Intelligencer Update-Net
Thu Jun 11 2054 / 15:00 / Local News /Seattle


TODAY'S HEADLINES:

International
o  Explosions rocked the Imperial Japanese embassy in Somalia, Africa 
early this morning. The Somalian nationalist terrorist group Death's 
Head claimed responsibility for the act in a broadcast statement, 
accusing Japanese corporations and Japan in general of "mineral rape" of 
the country.  Though at least ten Imperial officials were killed in the 
blast, a spokesman for the empire stated that the incident was "no cause 
for concern to the Emperor."  Many Japan-based corporations mine 
extensively in Somalia.

Local
o  Four commuters died when their cars were caught in the crossfire of a 
turf war between the well known Ancients go-gang and another go-gang 
calling themselves Spectre last night. According to sources close to the 
Ancients, the elven gang "annihilated the invading [Spectre gang 
members," but not after the invaders had thrown grenades at many 
vehicles on the road. The names of the deceased are being held by Lone 
Star until the next of kin can be notified.
o  A report published by Lone Star Security Services yesterday indicates 
a 5% rise in the rate of automobile theft last year within the Seattle 
Metroplex.  According to Lone Star spokesperson Sarah Morgansen, this is 
lower than the national urban average by nearly two percent.

Business
o  Hundreds gathered around the Renraku arcology this morning, 
protesting the unveiling of Renraku's new entry into the simsense deck 
market.  Protester Kyle Hunter indicated that the gathering was in 
protest of "Renraku's new contribution to the steady decline of 
morality."  The R100 Simdeck, Renraku's new multiPOV simsense deck 
promises to, according to the ads "shock you with affordable multiPOV" 
costs under 1500=Y=.

Entertainment
o  International sim star Honey Pilar promises her new product A Taste 
of Honey will be something never before seen on the open market. "I 
can't say too much about it," said the Spanish Siren, "but I can tell 
you that it will offer technology never before experienced on this 
continent."  A Taste of Honey, while supposed to be out four months ago, 
is currently scheduled to be release in August.

Sports
o  The Colorado Rockies destroy the Mariners 9-0.
o  Vicha Mirov advances to finals of French Open.

Weather
o  Highs around 28, lows around 20.  50% chance of rain in the 
afternoon.

SPACEPLANE LAUNCHED FROM FEDBO
by Jack E. Velarde
SEATTLE--After repeated delays, Federated Boeing launched the first of 
its new Starbus-class commercial transorbitals yesterday.
   Boeing officials have showed confidence in the 160-seat craft, saying 
"it is larger, faster, and more fuel efficient for its weight than any 
other transorbital."  By way of comparison, the nearest competitor, the 
Mitsubishi Skyclimber, holds only 80 passengers.
  The Starbus promotional team has launched direct attacks against the 
Skyclimber as part of its campaign to attract buyers. Aki Moriwake, a 
representative of Nihon Imperial Airline, an air carrier known for its 
ties with Mitsubishi, said that the Starbus was "impressive" and "could 
very well dominate the market."
   Economists, however, are not so optimistic.  Bob Crownin, professor 
of economics at Washington University said that "the new virtual 
business meetings offered by VMI [Virtual Meetings Inc.] <<Fuck them, 
chummer. They run a racket. Come to Babylon. If you can find it, you 
will see what real icon sculpting is.  We're waiting for your babble. 
Privacy guaranteed.>> can be conducted without leaving the office and 
will likely eliminate most of the demand for commercial trans-orbital 
transportation."
   Trans Pacific Airlines has already purchased five of the spaceplanes, 
according to Federated Boeing.


TREMOR IN EVERETT STARTLES RESIDENTS
by Tisha Running-elk
SEATTLEPAffluent Everett neighborhoods Norma Beach, Meadowdale and 
Nelson's Corner were awoken  by a brief ground tremor early this 
morning, accompanied by a loud booming.  Some residents indicated that 
the noise came from the grounds of the Atlantean Foundation, located 
centrally to the three neighborhoods.
   While morning statements from Foundation spokesperson Daniel Erias 
from denied this, this afternoon Maria Sanchez, also of the Foundation, 
retracted this statement, indicating that the tremor was caused "by an 
accident within the underground labs of the Foundation."  Ms. Sanchez 
went on to say that "the containment systems built for such an 
eventuality worked flawlessly, and there is no threat to the surrounding 
area." Ms. Sanchez reported the situation "under control" and apologized 
for "disturbing the peace". Ms. Sanchez closed her statement by saying 
threat Daniel Erias had been let go from the organization.
  The large Atlantean Foundation compound in Everett is known to be 
engaged in magical research.
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