The Mort Times
Dead Tree Edition
35 Uni 11 Oct 900
Volume 2 

 
TOP NEWS OF THE WEEK

    In Entertainment, Action director John Seduction of Orienta has been named to directed the new movie The World of Progress.  Musician Alice Barrelmaker will star as Mr. Slayer with Arnold Chatterblack to play as Cpt. Contract.  Screen play and Assistant Director Derek Johnston, Channel 4, stated earlier "This is going to be a kick ass film!"  Other companies are already jumping on the idea.  Freddy Lennon and Beal are rumored to be doing a comic book series based of the movies.  There's even a rumor of a TV series.  Third EyE director Alan Marsh was unavailable for comment. -Sara Brynt, SCL 7C, Third Eye Communications reporter 
 


SHIVERS BAFFLED

    The Vampyre continues is reign of terror.  On an anonimous tips, one of this vile creatures hideouts was located.  Fifteen more young women were found dead.  Aries was at the scene almost with the Shivers.  Aries refused to comment on the situation, but SGT. Hopskins stated that he was taking an unpaid leave of absense so he could concentrate on getting the killer.  The names of the victims are being withheld at this time, until their families can be notified.  -Freddy Lennon, SCL 4D, Channel 8 reporter 
 


 WAR WORLD CRIMINAL 

    In a report released earlier today the Pathfinders have decided to call off the hunt for the war world Criminal.  The Pathfinders engaged the target at 4:00am this very morning and in the ensuing fight managed to force the killer into the sewers and then into C.S.3, abandoning much of his equipment.  A follow up team of Operatives has been hired by the Pathfinders to perform a rudimentary search of the target area and ensure the Criminal cannot get back into the sector via the same method.  The Pathfinders managed to retrieve the criminals Warmonger, removing this threat from the madman’s arsenal. -Robert Smith, SCL 8C, Mort Times
 


THE CONTRACT CIRCUIT

    Sector G-10 is currently being prepared for the next weeks event.  All Contract Killers are asked to contact George O’Malley for sign up information at 02-493- 8761.  A new season is about to begin and old scores are going to be settled. -Robert Smith, SCL 8C, Mort Times
 


TV GUIDE

    Alien Sex Channel
10pm How to make love to a Stormer and enjoy it. 
11pm Dominatrix the Necanthope teaches how to control 
          submissives 
12pm The Dr. R’th show 

    SIC TV 
10pm Highlight of today’s Gorezone 
11pm Behind the scenes with Gorezone 
12pm Annual WraithRaider Sniping Games 
 
 

 

    Channel 8
10pm The adventures of Captain Contract, Thresher 
          Blues 
11pm Orienta Vice 
12pm Late Night Movie, The Return of the Undead 
          Carrien Pigs 
 
 

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Neil de Carteret, SCL 9B, Third EyE News reporter 
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Each week we look at one of many valuable but oft forgotten employees of SLA  Industries who keep the world running. 

This week: The Cab Driver 

N: Name? 
C: Chess Churchill 

N: Occupation? 
C: Taxi-cab operator for The Yellow Fever Line. 

N: Does it pay well? 
C: 20% of takings plus a small salary. I get by. 

N: Had any famous people in your cab? 
C: I had Intruder in the other week. He was with some girl who looked really shy.  They were talking, but I kept the intercom off. Didn't want to earwig, know what I mean? 

N: Quarrel was quoted last week saying he'd rather do another term on Dante than be a taxi-driver. What do you say to that? 
C: Well, it's a dangerous job. You have to drive wherever, and if your cab gets trashed it's your fault, not the fare's. There was that guy on Gorezone the other day, drove right in to drop off an op, and got mobbed by a bunch of Carrien. Made a good show, but the poor bugger lost his life, didn't he? 

N: I think Quarrel meant it was a pretty naff occupation. 
C: Yeah, well, he's vain, isn't he. I can't stand vanity. He ought to try fishing a lousy start-up squad out of a fight in Lower Downtown in a beat-up old 830's cab without getting minced by stray bullets and shrapnel. I expect he would rather go back to Dante. I probably would if I had the training. 

N: Are ops really as rude as we always see them on telly? 
C: No, some are all right. Ebons are usually okay.  Stormers too, if they're not pissed. What I live in dread of is, BrainWasters and Frothers. They never pay.  Or they say, "put on the slate, man" when they know perfectly well they haven't got a slate. That winds me up. But the rudest are new squads. Suddenly they think they're Slayer with delusions of grandeur, and poor old Tommy Taxi-driver isn't worth the time of day. But they learn after we've pulled them out of a few holes. Ha. 

N: If you won the pools, would you leave Yellow Fever and start mushing? 
C: Oh, definitely. I'd get a new SLA powerbus. You know, all armor and wheels. You've got to look after the van, but apart from that, it's all profit. 

N: Well, mustn't keep you. Thanks for talking. 
C: That'll be 43 unis, thanks. 

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THE SHIVER REPORT

    The Johannas/Apostle was is still raging at full force in downtown sector C-2.  All Shiver service is discontinued to the sector until after the turf war is over.  Citizens are advised to remain indoors or to leave the sector immediately. 

    Shivers advise all persons still living in sector G-10 to relocate immediately.  The GoreZone is moving into the neighborhood.  Any deaths in this sector are not held accountable to SLA or it’s subsidaries. 
 


LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

    As editor of  The Mort Times, Dead Tree Edition, I try to answer all questions concerning our paper and the reports in a public forum.  -Eric Larsen, SCL7C, MT 
 

Two MT, 
I wuld like two now if u can us tinyer words in ur paper as mi frends get pissed wen i ask them two read it two me.   and wear is the big piksure i only see tiny one's. 

Fanks 
Krud. 

 

Dear Krud, 
    We are continual surprised that such eloquent letters are sent to us.  We typically use words on a formative grade level too ensure the widest dissemination of our paper.  It is unfortunate that you have difficulty reading such basic words.  We are aware of the needs for the mentally challenge individuals on Mort and will make an effort to assist them.  A box of crayons is being sent to your address in hopes this helps with your pictures. 
 
 

CLASSIFIEDS

     Oyster Computer for sale - Used for school work while attending Meny.  Contact Th’th at 03-458-7319 for further details. 

    Actors needed for upcoming documentary of the World of Progress. Contact Derek Johnston, SCL 6D, BC in U at 05-876-8763. 

     FEN 30-30 for sale.  This good quality, well conditioned weapon has the fire power to kill you enemies dead.  It comes with a 1000 meter IR scope, recoil baffling and 4 magazines.  800 credits OBO, serious inquiries only.  Contact Montare, SCL 5B, of Hellfire at 01-542-7849. 

    Do you have what it takes to be a Shiver?  Contact you locale Shiver Station to apply.  Great Pay, good benefits and job security.  Help protect Mort and serve your company. 
 

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