Headlines from a Dark Future -

Headlines from a Dark Future - CyberWorld

The short news-flashes below are presented as a backdrop to my CyberWorld campaign. They are based on the system for generating news and events for cyberpunk milieu's presented in the Pyramid article "Headlines from a Dark Future". Players and others enjoy.

March 2044

South America

March 2nd, 2044

Buenos Aires, Chilentina

It has been announced today, that police have taken into custody the leader of Chilentinas most notorious Gyberghoul Ring - Ernesto Ramirez, leader of the Condóristas. Task Force leader Michel Maurano hinted that further arrests were imminent, and that several official institutions would have to face tough questions as the method of obtaining sertain types of implants and even organs.

We will follow any developments closely. Watch for tonights special on the life and lifestyle of the fallen arch-menace: Ernesto Ramirez.

Now, the weather ...

Febuary 2044

Commonwealth of Independent States

Febuary 21st, 2044

Moscow, Russia

Dear Citizens

Another warning of the pollutive condition of the foreign mind reaches us today, as yet more people lie dead in the streets of Omsk, victims of what 
is believed to be - well, let's tell it how it is, as they most certainly are - CAF terrorists. The CIS President Gennadi Nubaljov has vented his barbarian temper and shakes his fist at his fellow culprits across the border 
in Karaganda, promising death and destruction as could be expected. Retaliatory shelling has been reported in Semipatalinsk.

This incident rates at the most serious comitted the past year.

Moving on ...

South America

Febuary 20th, 2044

Santiago, Chilentina

Miranda Almenzar, leader of the pro womens rights group Mi Casa, faces trouble these days, as it has been confirmed that she holds stock and even executive positions in several Adult Entertainent franchises. Investigations indicate that several young women have been routed into the Adult Entertainment industry by the Mi Casa organization, and rumors abound of psycological as well as biological modification techniques being used upon the poor unfortunates.

Miranda Almenzar had been mentioned in connection with the upcoming nominations for the Nobel Prize for the furtherance of womens conditions.

Africa

Febuary 18th, 2044

On todays show, we take you to Bujumbura, Burundi. In the last couple of months, someone here has found a new way to have fun: Nkojaya! And what's "Nkojaya"? I hear you ask! Well, it's - as you of course would expect from this degenerate continent - a new cemical to b-l-o-w y-o-u-r m-i-n-d !!! Well look at them boys and girls! Walloing in the mud and gutters! Pehtetic aren't they! Well all you korpbabies out there just take heed. When you need to feel the sting of the assisted high, you besmirch yourself with this: [pictures of salivating, mindblown african male, totally out of control of his movements and bodily functions] It these hands the drugs have been through! This is wherefrom it stems. Filth! Grime! Disease! A Korpbaby must take such things into consideration when career-planning! Remember - breach of korp protocol most often means loss of korp priviledge! At that loss ... leads to this! [back to pictures ... fade to anchor] The way to go about it is ......

Asia

Febuary 17th, 2044

On behest of the Indian Prime Minister Apran Prawadi, the Indian Parliament today passed legislation authorizing the drafting and equipping of an additional 1.2 million soldiers for the Indian Armed Forces, to strengthen the services in the escalating confilcts with Pakistan and Islamic Fundamentalist guerillas funded by the CAF.

The news have been recieved very poorly in Islamabad, and reneved border clashes between Indian and Pakistani forces have been reported. "This is a serious blow to the stability of the region.", says Pakistani Prime Minister Nawas Panjit: "This extension of military capability on the part of India is a sure sign that they mean to try annnexation now that talks on unification have collapsed. We still feel the sting of the horrid revelations by our CAF brothers, and rest assured that India will not have her own way in this situation!"

Mr. Prawadi insists on the defensive nature of the move.

Now, local news ...

Pacific Rim

Febuary 16th, 2044.

The international community is outraged, as it has become clear that Indonesian authorities on the island of Sumba, has put a large part of the remote town Waikabubak to the torch. The deathtoll rises into the thousands, as the army ring the township, and soldiers maraud through the streets, using flamers and explosives for their evil business.

[graphicly illustrating live pictures]

It's sad to see the deepening barbarism of these faraway places - a sure sign that our beloved ProPres follows sound policies in regulating dissent and disturbance among our own. May we never see this kind of foulness on these shores!

In Utah today ...

North & Central America

10th of Febuary, 2044

Several civilians and police were injured today, as rioters tore through the peaceful shopping crowds in downtown Los Angeles. Decisive action was immediately taken by the local NERCC agency, and in a joint operation involving local police and FBI personnel, put and end to the violent rampage.

The operation is said to have left app. 25 dead and some 200 wounded, as our heroic boys used their true fist - the new Forton Urban Pacifier system.

Captain Charles Ransel, the NERCC coordinator, said: "The Forton system has proven itself today - give us just a few more of these babies, and everyone will be able to feel perfectly safe on these streets of ours".

The perpetrators were subsequently identified as primarily criminal Nullo's - all known previous offenders.

Moving on to other news ...

January 2044

North & Central America
"Sapient Technologies today annouced the opening of The Haven of Aswad, with all the latest features of modern Virtual Worlds. The World hosts all kind of purchasing and entertainment opportunities. The Grand Feature is no doubt the Virtual Arena of The Surf, with all new algoritms designed for maximum simulational ability. Held in theme of Ancient Africa, The Haven of Aswad aims foremost at the US-based african-american consumer base. Others are welcome however."

South America
"From the Chilentinan Spook Scene enters Panclysmic, a new powerconcept band pooling the ressources of such greats as Miguel Batista, Evelyn Maribor og Jesus Angel Jimenes. First thought of as a one-concert deal, the power-trio representing such diverse Spook concepts as Wannalai, Maria Deus and Psyche, decided to make the lineup at fixture for the near future. Fans Around the world rejoice"

Asia
"The State of Indonesia has suffered a serious nuclear incident at it's government -run plant near Balikpapan on Borneo. This incident has - in addition to exposing several thousand people to radical radiation levels - further strengthened opposition demands that the government resign it's office and make way for elections."

Pacific Rim
"The Phillipines are struck by disaster, as chemical plants owned by the Oargalog Corporation near Roxas on the island of Panay, exploded yesterday, contaminating a large area with Dioxin and other compounds. Oargalog spokesperson Charles Mindat was hard pressed to withstand reporters demanding comments on the stading arrest orders for the executive officers of the corporation involved"

Central Asian Federation
"The Central Asian Federation slips further into chaos, as the Khazak-based mafia escalates armed activities in the region. The moves seems to be directed mainly at competing groups, but government forces and installations have been attacked and seized as well. Paliament is said to be divided - probably due to heavy bribing activity - and unable to empower relevant agencies in the struggle agains the criminal element."

Commonwealth of Independent States
"Russia saw the resignation of one of it's chief ministers - Oleg Kasparin, Minister of the Interior - after the revelation of evidence hinting at close ties to the Russki-Yakuza, involving services rendered in exchange for - among other things - the sexual services of modified children. Although the case has already cost the lives of two judicial officers, including a judge, the president of the Supreme Court of Russia has stated that this investigation will run it's course, no holds barred."

United Europe
"The automobile division of Fabrique Europa annouced today that it's moving another large part of it's automated car production facilities from Lyon, France to Ech Chelif, Algeria. This move will cause 20.000 unemployed in the Lyon region. Other corporations has hinted that they would be interested in the abandoned work force, offering to take on the responsibilities of social security scemes etc."

Africa
"Bujumbura, Burundi, saw severe riots this week, as Tutsi surpremasists launched an attempt to drive out Hutu influence in certain key areas. The move seems to have failed largely, and has left several hundred dead and injured."

Year 2043: To be filled in - coming up as I get it done!