A gang war turned into a riot yesterday in suburbia sector 76 when the combined forces of three gangs were turned against the shiver units responding to a disturbance. A Red BPN as issued and a number of operatives in the area responded. The fire right was brought to a halt by unusual methods when the side of one of the building being used by the rioters to take pot shots at the trapped shiver units blew off.
  "Man it was mad. Just after the kill copter arrived, we heard 'put down your weapons' over the Shiver megaphone. Then this mad bastard of 9 foot of Stormer just ran into the building. He wasn't looking anywhere man, it was like he'd lost it or something. Any way all these other sla ops followed him, god know what was going on. Then there was the Stormer roar that made the whole block shake and the guy on the mega phone said, 'Oh fuck now you've got him angry.' Then the whole wall blew away. There were people flying every where, including that mad f#@&%r of a stormer. I'll never forget what came over the speakers next. 'Drop your weapons and come out with your hands up. How many more fucking hints do you people need?' Well I don't need any more mate. That's it I'm telling you . If I ever see that kill copter again I'm legging it. If they'll blow up their own squad member what will they do to people like me?", was stated by an anonymous onlooker.
  Shiver officer Lodish surveying the scene said. "Flour attack. This keeps happening. I'd just like to take this opportunity to remind all Sla operatives of teh explosive nature of fine particules it air and urge them not to use their fire arms, or any similar sources of ignition should they find themselves in this situation."
  The cause for the riot and the explosion is still under investigation. -Ras, SCL 8A, Channel 4 News
 
 

  Last night a riot in Sector 281 was stopped by a new Stormer variant based on the gene code of a Low Wave Stormer. Heralded as 'The Future of Law Enforcement' by its Karma Spokesperson Dr. Kal Wright, the three meter high 'Shock Wave' Stormers were dispersed after a call to assistance from a local Shiver unit. The riot which had engulfed most of the Trenches area of the Sector came to an abrupt halt as it encountered the Shock Waves, with most of the rioters not being able to believe their eyes.
  One of the rioters said this to our cameras just before his arrest by the Shivers, 'I couldn't believe what I saw.  The end of the road we was in was blocked off by all these APCs and I thought that we were about to be hit by a squad of Dispersal Shivers. But no, instead these Doglies with riot shields get out and start going all over the place. One of them just kept crapping all over the floor, whilst another who had a stonking erection told us to stop or he'd 'club' us! Man, we had to stop because we was all pissing ourselves with laughter!' -Monica Weathers, SCL 7C, Mort Times
 
 

  A new company with a new image that is hitting hard with the downtown people of Mort.  Phunky Clothes slams into the scene with a diverse line up of clothes that will sensationalize anyone.  From their High-Lo pants to their transparent tops and shirts.  Phunky Clothes will cover you in style.
  Phunky Clothes was started earlier this year by A.J. Phunk, an Operative belonging to the Operative team known as the Dawg Pound.  In an effort to gain public notice and to set them apart from other operatives, Phunk built Phunky Clothes to not only stylize his own team, but to share his style with the rest of the world of Progress.  Check out of boredom and into the Phunk, with Phunky Clothes. -Regulus, SCL 8A, Mort Times 
 
 

  A brown and gray giant planet, with a diameter even larger than Mort’s, Artery stand in space surrender by a never-ending dance of foldships and ion-drive shuttles.
  The planet began its life as a battlefield during the Conflict Wars. When it ended, thanks to the efforts of Mr. Slayer, Artery was nearly a dead husk, raped of  its spark of life by the folly of the Conflict Races.
  Then Karma came and brought back the gift of birth to Artery, making the dead planet the main Stormer production complex of the World of Progress. And now Artery is one of the most active industrial world.
  Seeing Artery from space is impressive, but it's nothing compared to the sight of Angel Complex,  an industrial behemoth of
several thousands squared kilometers, built around the very first Stormer plant of Artery: Malice tower, where some of the more famous Stormer operatives you know where grown.
  Artery is not a place you go as a tourist but it's not rare to see Stormers coming back to the place of their birth in some sort of pilgrimage.
  Any operative with a passion for Karma's work should consider signing for some BPN on Karma,  just to come and feel the company's power of creation. -Francois Lalande, SCL 7D, Mort Times

  Always interested in making the life of SLA op's easier. A&A Innovations is interested in any piece of novel technology that would add to their wide range. From keyboards for Stormers to Follow-U-Toolboxes, A&A Innovations designs equipment for you.
  Currently advertising for technical competent personnel for shift work at
their new Suburbian manufacturing unit.
Good rates of pay for the right people. Ability to learn new skill quickly essential. A&A innovations are an equal opportunity employers. -Sue Wilson, SCL 7A, Channel 4 News
 
 

     Alien Sex Channel
10 pm Animated Feature: Score
11 pm Ogenki Clinic
12 pm The Dr. R’th show

  Channel 8
10 pm The adventures of Captain Contract, Stone of Farewell
11 pm Mort's Most Wanted 
12 pm Late Night Movie: Retribution

    MSN
10 pm Speed Ball, Damocles vs. Revolvers
11 pm The New Parisian Derby
12 pm SLA Football League, Static Interference vs. Arboroath Berserkers

  SCTV
10 pm Slasame Street
11 pm Captain Howdy's SLA Time
12 pm TeleStormers

   SHSC
10 pm Phunky clothes
11 pm Crystals by Van Darken
12 pm Hand weapons from Dark Teutonic Designs

   SIC TV 
10 pm Killing Things For Money 
11 pm Highlights of this weeks Gore Zone 
12 pm Asgardian Design, Weapons Of Power
 
 

Sara Bryant, SCL 7B, 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: Weapons Design Technician
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MT: Name?
WB: Woden Blake

MT: What do you do?
WB: I'm a lead weapons design technician for Asgardian Designs.

MT: Sounds like you have an important job.
WB: Yes I do, I have to conduct research on weapons development, submit ideas and proposals for new weapon concepts to our system analysis, keep the other technicians beneath me motivated and on track as well as to ensure the products get produced on time.

MT: How well does it pay?
WB: Damn good and that's before bonuses. If a particular weapon system does really well on the market, the design team gets an additional 10% bonus at the end of the quarter.

MT: What kinda of weapons do you create at Asgardian Designs?
WB: I'm currently working on the redesigning of the THOR system. It had some flaws an d power problems that are being corrected for a re-release that we're hoping to have ready before Winter Warfare gets to far into the season.

MT: The THOR system?
WB: The Transient Hammer, Orbicular Return system.  It is also known as the Multi Jolt Orbital Linear Nemesis Immediate Return system or MJOLNIR, which was coined by Freddy Lennon during it's initial project phase and release.

MT: Those are some hefty acronyms you just threw out.  Care to explain them?
WB: THOR is a close combat weapon that has more then your usual flair and abilities.  It's customized to each user to allow the best use out of it's war hammer appearance to devastating effects.  I can't reveal more beyond this, so you'll just have to wait until it's unveiled next week.

MT: What other products is Asgardian Designs working on?
WB: I'm not at the liberty to discuss this at that at this time. Though we do have several projects in the works that will be released later this year. 

MT: Well, sounds like your going to be very busy for a while.
WB: Being a weapons design tehnician is very a busy job.  REsearching what both the Operatives wants and desires in a weapon and what their fans want to see is a very hard balancing act. Look what happened to Dark Teutonic Designs last week. Here is an up and coming company that had a great start with last years releases. This year, no one liked their stuff and their trying very hard to stay alive. I don't see them surviving the end of the quarter.

MT: Do you think Asgardian Designs has what it takes to survive in this market?
WB: You wouldn't be interviewing me if we didn't. So, yes, I think we do. You'll see why next week when we show off THOR to the public.

MT: Well, you sound very confident.  I wish you good luck and thank you for the interview.
WB: Thank you and as for luck, we have the luck of the gods on our side.

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  Wanted: One nice probably male, if such things, apply A.I. for fun and socializing with a similar, sort of, female ZX80 A.I. Respond to well Mags, pretty much any where on the CYNET3. This better Fucking work.
 
 

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Dear Love Goddess,
  I have a problem, My long time partner works and I like to watch TV to relax whilst she is out. Its part of our time apart and a chance to get a bit of privacy. Recently she has started insisting she watches things with me. Only I'd really rather she didn't. See its the Alien sex channel and I don't want her getting the wrong idea, if you understand. It's just stuff you know. What can I do?
Troubled.

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Dear Troubled,
  Why if you are enjoying it are you nervous about her seeing it too?
Do you feel you have something to hide? Why? ASC is a perfectly acceptable adult channel catering for all tastes. May be if you are such a prude and embarrassed by such things you should stay tuned to one of the children's channels. You should be flattered she wants to share your "hobby".

Love Goddess

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  A 85,000 Uni reward is being offered for any information leading to the arrest of Eft Estampida.  Eft is a blonde, human who wears a red trench coat, sunglasses and carries a Blitzer.
 
 

  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.

  Injured?  Auto Accidents.  How much is my claim worth?  Who will pay my medical bills and lost wages?  Should I give a statement to the insurance adjuster?  Can I recover for all the pain I suffered?  Call for FREE phone information.  Fuller & Fuller, Attorneys at Law, 02-347-4878

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

  Jones Animal Hospital, INC. Where the unusual pet is the common experience. A full service hospital for all household pets. Quality medical and surgical care. 03-383-2616

  Got an Idea? Jury rigged a gadget that you just can't live without? Think some one else might feel the same? A&A Innovations are looking for new and novel gadgets, trinkets and Ideas for commercial sale. Any concepts appreciated, all ideas considered regardless of how silly they may sound (Just look at out catalogue) Good rates paid and an option of payment methods. Contact Mags@AAI.cynet.mt for details.

  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.

  Got a dent in your Battle Taxi? SCAF flying upside down? Augustus won't start? AVS 32 Bexter St., sector 23. Reasonable rates for SLA ops. 24hr response available, Jobs done quickly and quietly. 06-AVS-1234

  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 Gore zone at 07-STF-MONEY.