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[Shadowrun] Seattle Calling (Chp 1 Completed 1/25/2009)
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<blockquote data-quote="Zen_Pollo" data-source="post: 4622238" data-attributes="member: 11404"><p><strong>Seattle Calling Chapter 1: Epilogue</strong></p><p></p><p><em>Setting:</em> A tri-vid cast of the popular Horizon Hardcopy news program. The anchorwoman stands floating in 3D space as the news events, videos, and customized news graphics swirl around her. The woman’s red and white nanotech hair implants changes color by the story. During the opening credits an Orcan voice says in a deep voice:</p><p></p><p><em>What’s on the Horizon? News! Sports! Infotainment! It must be time for HORIZON HARDCOPY…oohh Yeah!</em></p><p></p><p>Good evening Washingtonians, this is Horizon Hardcopy and I’m the Lollipop.</p><p></p><p><strong>Tonight’s Top Story:</strong> </p><p></p><p>A massive power outage in Tacoma caused over 50,000 residents in the community to go without power for 5 hours this afternoon as Shiawase Tacoma Transmission Corporation workers struggled to restore services after a power substation exploded in what they claim was an industrial accident.</p><p></p><p>Shiawase Spokeswoman, Twila Sinclair, stated that no one was injured in the mishap.</p><p></p><p>However, in an Horizon Hardcopy exclusive, we have received footage taken from inside the compound recorded by a worker whom uploaded the following footage to our Hardcopy Hidden Camera DataHaven:</p><p></p><p><em>A grainy video, taken from what appears to be an image-link from a pair of smartglasses, shows an individual peering over the top of an office cubicle while several bright flashes originate near a doorway. A huge troll staggers backward and then turns and runs swiftly towards the cubicle. The view shifts as the worker turns and hides under her desk. Then a clash jars the perspective and the glasses fall to the ground outside the cubicle. Landing upside down the image-link shows the back of the troll as he runs swiftly down the walkway towards the rear door. Shortly, a pair of drones follows the retreating troll. Then, the image-link cuts out.</em></p><p></p><p>Horizon Publishes the Hardcopy, You Decide the Truth!</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>In other news,</strong></p><p></p><p>Investigators are examining the wreckage of last night’s Lake Washington ferry fire. The Coast Guard believes the fire was caused when a local gang attempted to hijack the boat and take the passengers hostage. </p><p></p><p>However, some authorities suspect involvement by the International Longshoreman’s Union. Officials believe the strike was motivated by malcontented fringe-elements of the union whom were seeking to intimidate the ferry workers who crossed the picket line to keep the ferry running. </p><p></p><p>The dockworker’s strike is in its 7 day as food is becoming increasingly scarce in the Metroplex. Governor Peter Posniak had the following comments:</p><p></p><p><em>A video clip shows a rotund, yet well-appointed, middle-aged human speaking in a gruff voice</em></p><p></p><p>“We will not stand by and allow fringe-elements to intimidate the Metroplex. I have authorized a full alert of the Metroplex Guard in the event the dockworker strike continues to escalate.”</p><p></p><p>Horizon Publishes the Hardcopy, You Decide the Truth!</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Political news</strong></p><p></p><p>Proposition 1812 is on the ballot next month. The proposition would create a new free trade zone in Seattle and allow goods to flow into the Metroplex under the aegis of megacorporations’ extraterritoriality protection.</p><p></p><p>Johnny Johns, Chairman of the United Corporate Council had this to say:</p><p></p><p><em>A video clip shows a politician with great looking white hair and a power-suit speaking to a reporter</em></p><p></p><p>“The free trade zone will supercharge the economy in Seattle. By allowing overseas markets entry into the Metroplex without suffering UCAS import tariffs, we will be able to keep prices lower on important commodities such as food and other essential products for the citizens of this great city”</p><p></p><p>Opponents, such as the dockworkers and their terrorist allies, feel that Proposition 1812 will impugn on their starting wages of 80 thousand nuyen per year and reduce their right to organize in secretive closed ballot proceedings.</p><p></p><p>Horizon Publishes the Hardcopy, You Decide the Truth!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Zen_Pollo, post: 4622238, member: 11404"] [b]Seattle Calling Chapter 1: Epilogue[/b] [I]Setting:[/I] A tri-vid cast of the popular Horizon Hardcopy news program. The anchorwoman stands floating in 3D space as the news events, videos, and customized news graphics swirl around her. The woman’s red and white nanotech hair implants changes color by the story. During the opening credits an Orcan voice says in a deep voice: [I]What’s on the Horizon? News! Sports! Infotainment! It must be time for HORIZON HARDCOPY…oohh Yeah![/I] Good evening Washingtonians, this is Horizon Hardcopy and I’m the Lollipop. [B]Tonight’s Top Story:[/B] A massive power outage in Tacoma caused over 50,000 residents in the community to go without power for 5 hours this afternoon as Shiawase Tacoma Transmission Corporation workers struggled to restore services after a power substation exploded in what they claim was an industrial accident. Shiawase Spokeswoman, Twila Sinclair, stated that no one was injured in the mishap. However, in an Horizon Hardcopy exclusive, we have received footage taken from inside the compound recorded by a worker whom uploaded the following footage to our Hardcopy Hidden Camera DataHaven: [I]A grainy video, taken from what appears to be an image-link from a pair of smartglasses, shows an individual peering over the top of an office cubicle while several bright flashes originate near a doorway. A huge troll staggers backward and then turns and runs swiftly towards the cubicle. The view shifts as the worker turns and hides under her desk. Then a clash jars the perspective and the glasses fall to the ground outside the cubicle. Landing upside down the image-link shows the back of the troll as he runs swiftly down the walkway towards the rear door. Shortly, a pair of drones follows the retreating troll. Then, the image-link cuts out.[/I] Horizon Publishes the Hardcopy, You Decide the Truth! [B]In other news,[/B] Investigators are examining the wreckage of last night’s Lake Washington ferry fire. The Coast Guard believes the fire was caused when a local gang attempted to hijack the boat and take the passengers hostage. However, some authorities suspect involvement by the International Longshoreman’s Union. Officials believe the strike was motivated by malcontented fringe-elements of the union whom were seeking to intimidate the ferry workers who crossed the picket line to keep the ferry running. The dockworker’s strike is in its 7 day as food is becoming increasingly scarce in the Metroplex. Governor Peter Posniak had the following comments: [I]A video clip shows a rotund, yet well-appointed, middle-aged human speaking in a gruff voice[/I] “We will not stand by and allow fringe-elements to intimidate the Metroplex. I have authorized a full alert of the Metroplex Guard in the event the dockworker strike continues to escalate.” Horizon Publishes the Hardcopy, You Decide the Truth! [B]Political news[/B] Proposition 1812 is on the ballot next month. The proposition would create a new free trade zone in Seattle and allow goods to flow into the Metroplex under the aegis of megacorporations’ extraterritoriality protection. Johnny Johns, Chairman of the United Corporate Council had this to say: [I]A video clip shows a politician with great looking white hair and a power-suit speaking to a reporter[/I] “The free trade zone will supercharge the economy in Seattle. By allowing overseas markets entry into the Metroplex without suffering UCAS import tariffs, we will be able to keep prices lower on important commodities such as food and other essential products for the citizens of this great city” Opponents, such as the dockworkers and their terrorist allies, feel that Proposition 1812 will impugn on their starting wages of 80 thousand nuyen per year and reduce their right to organize in secretive closed ballot proceedings. Horizon Publishes the Hardcopy, You Decide the Truth! [/QUOTE]
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