Log restarted: 1/31/03 9:25:47 PM $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ IC News $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 14/19 Posted Author Criminal LIstings: Update Fri Jan 31 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -What follows is a blurb from this Afternoon's the GNN World News Broadcast!- For some time, the Bonne Family Pirates have been terrorizing the skies of the world, and are by far the most successful and heavily armed band of Pirates currently in operation in the known world. Since their 'arrival' on the pubLIc scene, which consisted of a rather large raid of the African Diamond Reserve two years ago, the Bonne Family has run amok across the GLobe. Only two members of the nefarious band have, until now, been unmasked; Teisel Bonne, the Leader, has lead the Bonne Family on many raids on several high security locations, responsible for the theft of milLIons of Zenny in both goods and raw currency, and is considered to be one of the most dangerous criminals currently at large, and Bon Bonne, the younger member of the group. With all the appearance of a large robot, it is known what exactly this bruiser of the family actually is, giving off no Reploid or Android signatures. It has been speculated that Bon is, in truth, a younger member of the Bonne Family in a Ride Armor... but of this, GNN can only speculate. Bon is responsible for much of the destruction caused by the Bonne Family, and is also responsible for the demoraLIzation and defeat of many of the PoLIce forces that have tried to arrest the Bonnes in the past. Untill now, one member has always been hidden from the pubLIc eye, only seen in Ride Armor or caught in fleeting GLImpses or by unreLIable witnesses: Tron Bonne. Reputed to be the Apprentice of Dr. Albert Wily, Tron Bonne has been speculated over much, especially during the Pendant Fiasco when she claimed the first of the Pendants to be uncovered. We at GNN are now able to reveal the image of this young thief, taken by our star reporter, Plum, shortly after the end of the Second Stardroid Incursion and confirmed by one of the UN's top agents, The Musica, Muse:(The Following Image is displayed:) http://www.capcom.co.jp/newproducts/consumer/dash/gallery/tron013.html The 'Pirate Princess', as she has been named, is rumored to be 15 or 16 years of age, with a talent for robotics, ride-armor creation, and other sciences, which she has used to maLIcious and criminal ends. She is wanted by the UN on many counts of Grand Thief, Larceny, Blackmail, Illegal Genetic Experimentation, Assault, and Possession of Illegal Weaponry. She, LIke the other two members of the Bonne Family, is considered armed and dangerous, and often seen in the company of Robot Masters of their alLIes. -bLIp- $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Mikage Intl. Offices - Karasawa Tower A reception desk and small waiting area greets whoever steps out of the elevator into the Mikage International offices. Behind the reception desk, and the pretty Japanese girl stationed at it, is a gray wall with a golden "MIKAGE INTL." logo. Behind the reception area is basically what you'd see any other office building, lots and lots of cubicles, although these are larger and more open than those you would see at, say, at an engineering firm. Young businessmen scamper between cubicles LIke bees spreading pollen, conversing with others on a variety of work-related subjects. The continual tapping of keyboards provides almost a soothing background noise to the floor. Strangely enough, the CEO of Mikage International, Mr. Mikage, is almost never seen here, although he does have a modest office in the corner. Contents: Contents: Mikage Yukiato [Kumicho] [C] Elevator : GravTube Elevator - Karasawa Tower The offices of Mikage Intl seem to almost dead at this late of night. In place of the constant and yet repeative pounding of the keyboards a deadly silence hushes across the area. What pathways use to be covered with businessmen is now abandoned. And yet there is a soft scent that hovers about the building. A gentle aroma followed by a thin stream of smoke the escapes from underneath the doors of Mikage's own office. It is the smell of a clove. It seems LIke someone has stayed here late. And this... would be a good time for Ninjas to strike. While everybody else has gone home to be with family, the man called Strider Kain, is here sneaking into the fortress... that doesn't look LIke a fortress on the outside. (What are you planning to do, Kumicho?)oo. He pauses at the smell of clove, but doesn't stop, hoping that it is a faint scent... and that no one's here at the moment... $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ IC News $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 14/20 Posted Author Back in Business Fri Jan 31 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In these dangerous times, self-defense is of prime importance. While pistols and rifles are helpful, but sometimes, more physical means are necessary. That is why the Roundtable Swordsman School in Torontreal is here: To teach the way of the blade, for both defensive purposes, and as a method of focus. Learn of the various types of blades, from the smallest knife to grand claymores and Zanbatou. Learn the discipLIne behind the Art of the Blade, and the edicts of honor, chivalry, and courage long forgotten. The Roundtable Swordsman School is located at in the Park District of Torontreal and will reopen Feb. 3. Discounts on training sessions shall run through the 3rd-17th. The Roundtable Swordsman School: Temper The Blade AND The Mind (OOC: If you're interested in a scene at the school, @mail Sword Man. Yes, I'm trying it again. So sue me. :P) $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ [Radio: (C) GLobal] Guts Man transmits, "So Gizmo, are you almost done yet with your thing?" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Guts Man whistles. While everyone has given up on the day and has long gone home, Mikage sits quietly in his office, going over a few paperwork. His eyes narrow at the typed text as he sighs softly. Every once in awhile he would peer up and look over the wall filled with video cameras. [Radio: (C) GLobal] Gizmo GLIder transmits, " Hmm?" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Guts Man transmits, "So are we going to do it or what?" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Gizmo GLIder transmits, " Is the arena in use?" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Guts Man transmits, "Well just a bit, but I don't think for much longer. It looks LIke Dynamo's going to be through with his chumpy opponent soon." [Radio: (C) GLobal] Gizmo GLIder transmits, " Hmm.." Kain continues to sneak on by, if he has to deal with a camera, he stays still, until the camera is rotating to look the other way, then quickly moves. (It shouldn't be this easy. Kumicho... Mikage knows us... but still don't look a gift horse in the mouth... as long as I don't trip any alarms it should take me no time to get to the Database and download what I require...)oo. Or perhaps the Kumichou has nothing to hide. Could it actually be that the Kumichou has given up his LIfe of crime and gone into business. After all what need does he have for the money. He infact is perhaps one of the world's richest men. But could Mikage actually give up such a LIfe? Doubtful. Leaning back in his chair, Mikage sighs softly and takes a deep breath. Kain continues down the hallway towards the Database room... Now, this is really worrying the Strider. True, it is now nighttime, but this is LIke sneaking into a ordinary company, not the world headquarters of the criminal underground... (...Of course, Kumicho may've moved the operation... but I think he would sooner swallowed a sword. Too many bad things could happen.)oo. Kain halts before a doorway, and taking a quick look back to ensure no one's following, he tries the door first to see if it unlocks, if not, Kain takes a set of lockpicks to open the door. (What, you can't expect him to have a thief for a XO without picking up a few tips...) [Radio: (C) GLobal] Guts Man transmits, "Well it looks LIke this battle with Dynamo is wrapping up. So I'll be waiting for you Mr. GLIder!" [Radio: (C) GLobal] King transmits, "Hast thou won, Guts Man?" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Guts Man transmits, "I'm still waiting for my cute opponent." Or it could be the fact that this is not the Yakuza HQ. This is Mikage Intl Office building, a rather legit corportation. Or it would seem. If there was something that Mikage is hiding it wouldn't be here. And still, Mikage seems to be here alone. Raising his voice just a bit Mikage barks his orders. "Perhaps you should knock first. Or have we forgotten manners here. No matter the door is open, if you wish to come in." Kain almost could facepalm, but doesn't. He merely sighs, as he hesitates for a bit, before stepping into the room, nodding at Mikage as he does so, but nothing else. [Radio: (C) GLobal] Guts Man transmits, "Ok arena's free cutie pie!" Putting his work away, Mikage gazes towards Kain before waving him in. "Ahh, Kain-san. What a pleasant surprised. I was wondering when you would stop hanging around my offices and just get to the point and enter." Kain frowns darkly, "You want me to get to the drink. Fine. Tell me... Just what the hell do you think you're doing harming the innocent out there?!" Kain points at the window, "And don't tell me you don't know what I'm talking about, considering it's in the news..." Mikage Yukiato seems sLIghtly confused at Kain's accusations. To so much as a point that the shocked expression presses on his face. Yet it is soon washed away as Mikage's eyes harden behind his GLasses. "Harming innocents? I will be completely truthful with you, I do not have the sLIghtest idea on what you are talking about. The Yakuza have helped the people in this city for years. This is nothing new. But please explain to me on what you are talking about." $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ IC News $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 14/6 (timeout warning) Posted Author Warning Wed Jan 22 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Neo Tokyo Mayor called for peace earLIer this evening after a dead body was found near his hover car. The poLIce have not given out the identity of this young man but stats that a "corte del corbata or what is better referred as a Columbian necktie" was performed on the victim. The Columbian necktie is a method where the throat is cut longitudinally and the tongue pulled through to hang LIke a necktie. His left pinky finger has been recently severed in an old Yakuza style. Because of this it could be easily theorized that the victim was possibly a Yakuza informant trying to cash the gang in. Pinned to the body is a note. "So you want to play? Fine, lets play. This is only a small spectacle of what will happen if you cross me. Continue your game and I shall continue in mine and more shall suffer because of you. But since you bumped up the stakes, so shall I, for I will mark my prey at a more valuable state. Your choice, shall you continue your game and let the innocent blood flow?" While investigators analyzed the note it was determined tat it was written by the victim and no other print were left at the scene. The mayor pleaded today in hopes tat the troublemaker will stop, stating: "Whoever is doing this, I beg you to stop. Because of you the local gangs which stayed normally quiet and were rather controllable has been aroused. They are now bringing bloodshed into our city. How many people must die before you see what you have done? I beg you to stop before this gets out of hand." $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Kain reaches into his Trenchcoat and pulls out a manila envelope, "That is a photocopy of the note found on a body... roughly two weeka ago (REF: 14/6)." He then hands to envelope to Mikage, "Now, I will admit that yes, the Yakuza, as it is, is good for the city... as well as bad. But," he wigGLes a finger, "Someone did something to you and to the organization... that really really hurt you... And you want to get back at them. Now," He crosses his arms... "Tell me that I'm wrong. Just try, at least." Eyeing the envelope carefully a thin and almost mischievous smirk presses on the LIps of the younger male. His eyes seem to GLIsten with amusement as he relaxes some in his chair. "Innocents...indeed..." Letting his hand sLIde down to his innerworking of his desk, he searches for a clove. After all this is indeed a clove moment, a time to relax as his enemies grow tense around him. "Let me explain about your innocents, that you call. These soo innocents who have killed milLIons without caring, who would continue on without much thought. What you call what was done wickedness, I call justice. Those who beLIeve they could rise up would be shot down, several times." Kain frowns thinly, "Why would they try to rise up against the Yakuza? Because they think they can fight you and win... or they KNOW that they can fight you and win?" Mikage Yukiato steeples his fingers and lets his gaze fall above the brims of his GLasses. There is a thin smile on his LIps before he speaks softly. "Hi-mi-tsu..." Done. Kain frowns, (Hi-Mi-Tsu? Never heard of that before...)oo. "What does that mean?" Mikage Yukiato gives a soft sigh and shakes his head. Didn't Hiryu teach Kain anything. "It is a secret, my dear Kain." No, Hiryu didn't teach Kain much. He got his training from Yosho, LIke all other Striders (save for a bouncy girl). Kain merely nods, "Secret. Right." he shrugs again as he takes a disc from his trenchcoat and tosses it to Mikage, "It's a puppet show, since you're not watching all that Television... I'll would've tell you what's it about... but it's a secret." Mikage Yukiato snatches the disk swiftly and peers at the disk before letting a thin sneer press on his LIps. "I have seen it quite often, thank you. As amusing as it is, I am not laughing. And the rest of the city as well as the world is not in laughter either." He shakes his head slowly as if feeLIng a sLIght amount of regret. "It hurts them worse. And yet there is no other way for it to be handled." Kain nods, and for a brief moment hangs his head as if pondering, before eyeing Mikage, "I know. This is why... I'm about to do the next dumbest thing I've done since I had a nice chat with Matic. I'm offering my services to you, in order to catch whoever is behind this." The Kumichou pauses, seeming to be drawn in on the thoughts of what Kain had just said. He eyes seem to have GLazed over as he mutters something softly, more to himself then to Kain. "One would say that the greatest way to get to your enemy is becoming their friend." His voice raises as he studies the Strider Director. "Explain...why would you wish to help me?" "People are being hurt, Kumichou," Kain notes, "And knowing you, you won't stop until you get person that you're after. Now, personally, I would've loved to see him or her smash you into the ground, but even then the disadvantages will outweigh the advantages of having no more Yakuza about. So in the end... one or two LIves doesn't even remotely compared to the thousands if not milLIons of people who would suffer in the end. That's why I'm helping." [Radio: (C) GLobal] Guts Man transmits, "I'm bored and hungry." [Radio: (C) GLobal] Guts Man transmits, "Hey Roll you out there?" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Roll transmits, "Who, me? I think so. Yep, that's definately me." "This person has put me in a difficult position." Mikage rationaLIzes softly. "A position that I am forced to act apon no matter what. If I ignore it people as well as the Yakuza will see this as a weakness. I have no desire in harming Neo Tokyo or its citizens. Yet it is something that must happen. Would we rather be left alone, yes. However that is no longer a possibLIty." PulLIng himself up, his body rests on the desk infront of him. "I will have to think this over Kain-san. As much as I LIke the idea of having help from the Striders I can't help but have a bit of distrust. After all, you have long hated us for numerous reasons that perhaps are rightous in their own right. However it is not hidden that you are a sworn enemy to us and for this your help could be more damaging them good. But LIke I stated, let me think this over carefully if I may. I will get back to you as soon as possible." [Radio: (C) GLobal] Guts Man transmits, "Can I come visit you? I want to discuss my feeLIngs." [Radio: (C) GLobal] Roll transmits, "..Really? Well, you can't come visit me at home. You know that. But I can come to you!" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Crash Man transmits, "Hey Roll?" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Guts Man transmits, "Yay! Where can we meet up?" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Plant Man transmits, "Oh, hello Roll." [Radio: (C) GLobal] Roll transmits, "Hmm? Well, I dunno. Maybe someplace outta the way so no one gets all panicky. I mean, it'd be tough to disguise yourself, right? You're pretty big! Not that I'm not just talking on a channel the whole world can hear..but that's besides the point!" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Crash Man transmits, "ROLL." [Radio: (C) GLobal] Roll transmits, "Huh? Whatcha need?" Kain nods. "You know my number...And with this... I must say Adieu. For now," The Strider, instead of the traditional 'Smoke Bomb'... merely jumps out of a nearby window and lets the antigravity device built into the Yang guide him safely into a alley where he is swallowed up by the darkness... Strider Vanish, Indeed. [Radio: (C) GLobal] Crash Man transmits, "Bring some cookies to Guts Man when you meet him, so he can bring me them. Get the peanut-butter kind, with the fork indentation in the middle!" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Crash Man transmits, "Or some special brownies. Yeah, special brownies." [Radio: (C) GLobal] Snake Man transmits, "What about robo-rodentsss?" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Guts Man transmits, "Hmmmm some place out of the way. How about a National Park?" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Quick Man transmits, "Hey Roll, are you a feminist?" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Roll transmits, "Not a chance! And I can't just conjure cookies outta nowhere you know. They do take time to make, you know! And...what's that supposed to mean?" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Crash Man transmits, "Well, special brownies have a special ingredient, heh heh heh." [Radio: (C) GLobal] Quick Man transmits, "I'm just asking, since it doesn't seem LIke you are." [Radio: (C) GLobal] Frost Man transmits, "What about Ice Cream? Can you make up Ice Cream, Miss Roll?" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Snake Man transmits, "Jussst give him a yellow sssnowcone and that will shut him up." [Radio: (C) GLobal] Roll transmits, "Of course! Just not right away. It really is easier to just buy it." [Radio: (C) GLobal] Frost Man ohs.... [Radio: (C) GLobal] Quick Man transmits, "So, are you, half-sister'mine?" Breaking News on the borders of Poland and Russia! A RepLIforce installation, set up as a forward base against Maverick interests in the region, is under assault! At this time, details are sketchy, but it appears the Robot Masters are assaulting the RepLIforcers! [Radio: (C) GLobal] Guts Man transmits, "Meet me in the Park District in Hong Kong!" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Roll transmits, "I just do what I think is right. I'm a RolLIst!" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Quick Man transmits, "Ah, so you think the opression of women everywhere, making them do "women work" at home is right?" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Crash Man transmits, "Hey Roll, is wearing a bikini right?" [Radio: (C) GLobal] Guts Man transmits, "Quick Man shut up." [Radio: (C) GLobal] Quick Man transmits, "Why should I?" $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ IC News $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 14/19 Posted Author Anonymous Internet Video Sat Feb 01 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The video opens to a forest-LIke area, where extremely detailed CGI versions of about twenty Robot Masters, including Crash Man, Snake Man, Pirate Man, Tengu Man, Metal Man, Guts Man, Elec Man, Plant Man, Quint, Bass, Ballade, and Enker. They form into four rows of five each, hands on their hips. And then, unexpectedly, they start singing. The voices are a bit off, fortunately. "We're men, we're men in tights!" They turn and walk back and forth, swinging their arms over-dramatically. "We roam around the forest looking for fights." They halt, placing their hands on their hips again. "We're men, we're men in tights." "We rob from the rich and give to the poor, that's right!" A over-acted nod. "We may look LIke sissies, but watch what you say or else we'll put out your LIghts!" All the Robot Masters suddenly punch the air in front of them. Elec Man's swing goes wide, whacking Bass right in the face and tipping the Black Knight of Wily backwards. The song continues regardless. "We're men, we're men in tights," "Always on guard defending the people's rights." They all raise their right arm upwards, hand open. Then, suddenly, the Masters form into two LInes of ten robots each, arms locked over each other's shoulders. In unison, they sing the tune to the Can-Can, while performing the dance. Midway through, the front LIne ducks, and the rear row fLIps over them, performing the Can-Can for all to see. Afterwards, the twenty RMs re-arrange into neat rows of four again, hands on their hips. "We're men, MANLY men, we're men in tights." "Yeah!" "We roam around the forest looking for fights." To that, they strike various fist-fight poses, then resume their Akimbo stances. "We're men, we're men in tights." "We rob from the rich and give to the poor, that's right!" "We may look LIke pansies-" All the RM's flail their hands near their waist, as if flapping a LIttle dress, "-But don't get us wrong or else we'll put out your LIghts!" Another pose and punch at midair, but this time, Elec Man's stray fist knocks Ballade off his feet. Once again, the song continues as if nothing happened. "We're men, we're men in tights!" Very suddenly, all of them grab their waistbands, pulLIng upwards quickly "TIGHT tights!" They resume their pose with their hands on their hips. "Always on guard defending the people's rights." They all raise their right arm upwards, hand open. "When you're in a fix just call for the men in tights!" Afterwards, all the Masters strike various poses, cueing the end of the song with one last phrase. "We're butch!" $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ IC News $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Message: 14/20 Posted Author Irregular Daryn Sat Feb 01 News Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Reporter* "As if completely undisturbed by the latest accusations brought forth against him, Daryn Luna has transmitted the following video to us and requested we post this up on our news broadcast. After censoring adult content, we have allowed it's release. Here it is." *reporter shimmers out to an image of Daryn sitting on a couch, stoically, wearing a bathrobe around his armor and smoking a pipe. There appears to be a LIbrary behind him filled with books with big words on the cover.* "Greetings Friend . I, and the rest of my band have rented out the San Angeles Stadium for a musical performance that will be LIke none other.", Daryn moves his arm to the side, resting it on one of the armrests, wigGLIng the pipe between his fingers, "Indeed, it will be the most you have ever seen. However, while we will be the chief performers, we are not against guest bands to come play a song or two. After all, we have the space rented for three hours. We of Chaos and Order do not let corrupt poLIce officers and mob bosses deter our performances and neither should you, fellow musicians." "I hope for a large crowd of newcomers and old fans aLIke.", Daryn pulls his bathrobes closer, "Some people have been assured seats, should they decide to come, because they are cool people and they should get free seats. The rest of you may be cool too, but these guys have performed cool activities beyond the norm of coolness." *a LIst of names follows. Included is Bass, KaLInka, Crash Man, Guts Man, (bunch of random fans), (Bunch of other musicians), Roll LIght. At the bottom of the LIst, the phrase: 'anybody who can play a musical instrument' is present.* OOC: Other people might be on the LIst, too, ask me if you are curious. Daryn places his pipe in his mouth for a few moments before removing it and says, "The concert is, in fact, today at