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Even though we arn't playing SR right now I figured this would be a good thing to get started ahead of time. I've thought about typing up a 1/2 page newspaper to give to my players at the beginning of each session. The idea is that it would be sorta like a news page on dumpshock talking about stuff that concerns shadowrunners. Everything from stuff as mundane as new toys and gadgets making it to the shelf (or falling off of trucks) to news about a growing shadow war between a couple of Seattle based AA's.

What I need are story ideas. They don't need to be very detailed and generally not world changing, it's mostly to add a sense of reality to the campaign but it also seems like a good way to add a few worms to the plot hooks. Let the players hang themselves. :D

Here are some ideas that I have so far:

Traffic on the KE security net suggests that unknown assailants hijacked a shipment of Ares Alpha Assault rifles at 03:23 last night. All you sams keep your eyes peeled, those things will go fast if they hit the streets.

Border skirmishes between Amazonia and Azlan have escalated again. Azlan reports one border guard killed and four injured after a windigo attacked their convoy. Amazonia claims that the “border guards” were actually Azlan Special Forces attempting to disrupt the reclamation efforts over an old diamond mine.

The Seattle branch of Direct Cybertronics has brought in an consultant to “streamline operations.” There is likely going to be some shadowbiz as the serfs try to keep their jobs.

The offices of Hydac Soy Supplements were firebombed last night and a security guard from Wolverine Security was killed. Lone Star has increased patrols in the north Tacoma area. Keep work quiet and quick up there unless you enjoy the view from behind bars.

The Ancients and Spikes are at it again. Avoid traveling on I (name escapes me), or pack some heat if you do. As usual the Star is accomplishing next to nothing.

A local mafia underboss was killed last week and buzz has it that the Yakuza is responsible. Keep your ears peeled, there may be some work with honest criminals coming down the pipe.