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Q Date: 2/15/1000
Source: SysProg
Reporter: Terg Ivester (ti)


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* Disclaimer: The views expressed and conclusions drawn by Mr. Ivester in the news excerpts below are entirely his own and in no way represent or reflect those of SysProg.


Today's Headlines:

BOMB RIPS QSU 16
FOOD SHORTAGES ANNOUNCED
AIRSKIMMER CRASHES, ALL DIE
1,000 NEW ENFORCERZ FOR DOWNSHAFT
SHOCKERZ MAKE FINALZ

LENA'S LATEST WOWZ CROWD




Today's Quadthot: "Don't think too much. It's unwise."



3:32 AM, Recon 3: BOMB RIPS QSU 16

     A powerful bomb, apparently planted by the Underground, exploded early this morning inside a Security and Enforcement Station located in Quad Services Unit 16 on Recon 3. Two Enforcerz were killed and several others were injured in the blast. According to Security Officials, three suspects were detained near the scene, then later taken to KorpOps headquarters in Krania Tower for further interrogation.

     "That's it for those bastards . . ." Zed Bristo, a local Security Specialist remarked in a live interview on the steps of the stricken QSU . . . Comment: Bristo is probably right. We all know what happens to people taken to the "Mezzanine." The problem is nobody knows whether these were the right suspects . . . ti. Back To: Headlines


8:45 AM, Krania: FOOD SHORTAGES ANNOUNCED

     Reported shortages of Q-Hog 4 and 5 meat simulation packets -- destined for the Outer Boardz --were attributed to "manufacturing equipment failure" in Downshaft, according to a statement made by QuadOps Praetor Sonia Gerlitz from Krania Tower early this morning. Concerned with persistent rumors of increasing trouble in Downshaft, she added "recent statements made by critics of the Rammel Directorship that worker rebellions and sabotage in the packing plantz and Hydroponik Farm Units caused the shortages are completely unfounded and irresponsible." Comment: Whatever caused the shortages (and it's probably both equipment and worker problems), why do the Outer Boardz always get the short end of the stik? . . . ti. Back To: Headlines


11:25 AM, Recon 4: AIRSKIMMER CRASHES, ALL DIE

     Late this morning, a QSU 19 Security Enforcement AirSkimmer went down in the western sector greenbelt separating Recon 4 and 5. Recon 4 officials reported a converter malfunction, though others at the scene maintain that the kraft was apparently flying too low -- in an effort to identify possible Undergrounders -- to avoid a Node transmitter antenna, and slammed into the device. All 4 crewmembers were killed instantly. Comment: Maybe there are less risky ways to quell the Underground . . . perhaps making more resources available to the starved Outer boardz would dampen the Underground's zeal for demonstrations in this part of the Q? Just a thought . . . ti. Back To: Headlines

3:30 PM, Krania: 1,000 NEW ENFORCERZ FOR DOWNSHAFT

     Focusing on the issue of increasing problems in Downshaft, newcomer Axon Kronstadt -- who, it now appears, will be challenging Bruxton Laneer for the Directorship next month -- stated in an explosive speech at the Praetorian Klub today, that if he were Director he would double the latest request from the DESU (Downshaft Enforcement Security Unit) for 500 additional Enforcerz to 1,000 . . . in order to "clean up the mess in Downshaft." Minutes later, from his Krania Tower offices, Laneer responded, accusing Kronstadt of engaging in ". . . dangerous and irresponsible speculation, and grossly exaggerated, self-serving, scare tactics, with the sole purpose of trading on fear for political gain." Comment: Hmmmmm . . . if there was no Downshaft and we were all Enforcerz there would be no problems, eh? . . . ti. Back To: Headlines

5:00 PM, Recon 5: SHOCKERZ MAKE FINALZ

     Recon 5's Shockerz rallied in the third period, scoring a winning pack to edge past the Recon 3 Muggerz and eliminate Recon 1's Breakerz in a bloody playoff staged in Bugwort Field in the East Sector of Recon 5. A Mugger corner irregular was totalled and a Shocker hind flanker was badly flezzed and taken to QSU 22 Med Center. The Shockerz and Muggerz will meet the Stranglerz in Knockthorn Field on Recon 4 next week for the final series of Flezz games. Comment: With Q-Hog brothers Boriz and Goriz in their prime, this will be a classic battle . . . ti. Back To: Headlines

7:30 PM, Conzec Board: LENA'S LATEST WOWZ CROWD

     Descending (in her skimpy best) from the ornate circular stairway of "Quadito's" hi-tone vid shop in the Kolony Mall, Lena Molloy talked about her latest Vee (Virtual Entertainment) release "Pink Dreemz." As reporterz, friends, and fanz gathered around, Lena removed her upper garment, revealing to the crowd part of the genius behind the success of her latest effort. "Virtual or real, what's the difference," she said, laughing sweetly and kissing a nearby reporter on the ear (the man fainted and was later revived by a Quadito clerk). Comment: When I came to, I tried to buy the Vee, but was told that the transmission circuits for "Pink Dreemz" were booked for the next 5 weeks . . . ti. Back To: Headlines

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