The Mort Times
Dead Tree Edition
35 Uni   11 Jan 901
Volume 15
TOP NEWS OF THE WEEK 
MORT TIMES REPORTER MURDERED

  Earlier this week, will on assignment, Robert Smith was murdered by Dr. Krimsen. Robert was interviewing this serial killer, when Dr. Krimsen decided to practice his trade on the unfortunate Mr. Smith.  Robert was found with all of his teeth forcible removed, dead from shock and blood loss. Robert Smith's last report on "A Day In The Life" is in today's paper.
  The Mort Times is offering a 2000 credit Silver BPN with a possible sponsorship contract to the operative squad that brings this villian's head in on a platter. -Eric Larsen, SCL 7B, Editor, Mort Times
 
 

BLAST ROCKS UPTOWN

  An explosion rocked Meny University late last night. The blast, which apparently originated in the labs of Dr. Silvus Nyberg, leveled a large section of the main science friction building's physics wing. No injuries were reported.
  Dr. Nyberg is noted for his work in quantum physics and related metaphysical principles. Neither he nor representatives of the University commented on the cause of the blast. -Brad Lightfoot, SCL 8A, Third EyE News
 
 

NEW SERIAL KILLER OUT OF HAND

  Operatives and SHIVERS are at a lose for words, as Mort's newest Serial Killer striked fear into downtown yesterday.  In a shootout between Eft Estampida and an Operative squad, a complete section of downtown was leveled.  Miraculously, no one was hurt, though there were alot of injuries.  How Eft eluded capture is still beyond the squad as well as investigating SHIVERS.  A 5,000 uni reward has been offered for any infomation leading to the capture or death of Eft. -Sara Bryant, 
SCL 7C, Third Eye News
 
 

REVIEWS 1

  A new games has hit the market to keep you entertained, called Purgatory.  Created by Jon "Scapel" Wilkie, this game is a fast moving train to horror.  Even Hallowe'en Jack shudderred after reading a copy he borrowed from a recently victim.  This game can be played anywhere without the worry of your dice rolling away.  A simple deck of cards, the book, some paper and your imagination. -Robert Smith, SCL 8C, Mort Times
 

TV GUIDE

     Alien Sex Channel
10 pm Animate Feature: La Blue Ebon
11 pm Dominion Dogs, a new level of 
   petting
12 pm The Dr. R’th show

    SIC TV 
10 pm Killing Things For Money 
11 pm Highlights of this weeks Gore Zone 
12 pm Slugs vs Buck shot

    Channel 8
10 pm The adventures of Captain Contract, 
   Blue Tears
11 pm Mort's Most Wanted 
12 pm Late Night Movie: Here Flux in your 
   Eyes
 
 

A DAY IN THE LIFE 

Robert Smith, SCL 8C, Mort Times
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Each week we look at one of many people who live and work in the World of Progress.

This Week:  A Serial Killer

RS: Name?
DK: ...

RS: Excuse me, your name, please?
DK: Doctor...  Dr. Krimsen

RS: Doctor?  Do you have a doctorate or degree?
DK: Yes...  I use... I use to be a dentist.

RS: Why did you become a serial killer?
DK: I'm.. I'm trying to save everyone.

RS: Save us?  From what?
DK: From him...  he's out there...  no one is safe...

RS: Who's out there?
DK: Teeth... teeth is rotten...  deep in his soul... rotten... the all must be removed....

RS: All the teeth?  What do you mean?
DK: Just teeth... he's rotten... tainted... wrong...

RS: Who's wrong? I don't understand.
DK: Don't worry, I will save you.

RS: Save me? No, wait! <screams>
DK: He won't be able to get you now. <sounds of drills and more screaming>
 
 

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THE SHIVER REPORT

  A 5,000 Uni reward is being offered for any information leading to the arrest of Eft Estampida.  Eft is a blonde, human who wears a red trechcoat, sunglasses and carries a Blitzer.
 

OBITUARY

  Mort greives today at the lose of one the finest reporters of our times.  Robert Smith, brutaly murdered by Dr. Krimson, will be laid to rest tomorrow evening at Dorsey's Funeral Home.


MORT CARRIEN LOTTO

This weeks winning numbers are: 
7 7 5 0 4 2 2 4

Jackpot is current 2,113,000u

5 numbers = free ticket. 
            Odds of winning 1 in 32,768
6 numbers = 10u.
            Odds of winning 1 in 262,144
7 numbers = 1000u.
            Odds of winning 1 in 2,097,152
8 numbers = jackpot.
            Odds of winning 1 in 16,777,216

CLASSIFIEDS 

  Do you have what it takes to be a Shiver? Contact you local Shiver Station to apply. Great Pay, good benefits and job security. Help protect Mort and serve SLA Industries. Shiver Station and SLA Industries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  War photographers wanted for Dante Campaign.  2000 credits per day and a 100 credit bonus per picture used. Contact Misato at 04-129-1908

  News reporters needed. If you have a story, we want to print it.  Serious inquiries only. Contact Eric Larsen at 03-129-4729 

  Serve the Monarch Police and protect your community. Specialized training, career options and plenty of opportunities for advancement is only a phone call away. Contact your local Monarch Police Station and help end the violence.

  Do you have what it takes to make money, survive and claim the admiration of your fellow man. "Shooting Things For Money" is looking for you! Contact Gorezone at 07-STF-MONEY.

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Purgatory is a new RPG by Jon "Scapel" Wilkie and Atomic Hydrax Games.