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JesterX
post Nov 22 2007, 05:37 PM
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I saw on www.shadowrun4.com that there will be a new plot book in 2008 for SR:

Ghost Cartel

Anyone knows what it will be about?
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post Nov 22 2007, 05:46 PM
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My quess would be that its going to be about organized crime that has taken on a more globalized position so that there can be a criminal threat that fits in more with the new setting. Kinda like Kiser Sosay (sp?) and such.
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post Nov 22 2007, 05:52 PM
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I could tell you, but then I'd have to...um...tickle you until your promise not to tell anyone else. Yeah, that's the ticket...
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post Nov 22 2007, 06:04 PM
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from page 49 SR4
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• Ghost Cartels: Though the traditional Central and South American narco-cartels suffered setbacks with the development of BTLs, thanks to biotechnology they have increased their crop sizes and profit margins and are getting back in the game with an assortment of traditional drugs and narcotics. Their biggest coup of late has been the development of bioengineered Awakened drugs—though they lack the full magical kick, they still carry enough mojo to take your mind on a ride—catered to exclusive clientele.


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> These guys get a good chunk of their old-school drugs from the Ghost Cartels down in Latin America. Each side thinks they’re taking advantage of the other, but as long as the profits keep flowing, nobody cares too much.
> Glasswalker


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> The Ghost Cartels are not to be messed with. After decades of fighting with Aztechnology—they had old family feuds with the cartels that founded ORO, Aztech’s predecessor—they are pretty resilient when it comes to outside interference. If you’re looking for other outfits, you’re out of luck—the Yaks are over in Peru (old Jap
domain) and have a minor foothold in Metropole, but neither the Mafia nor Vory have ever broken into the market. To top it all off, the Cartels have quite a few friends abroad. For instance, the Choson Ring handles point for the Olaya Cartel in Seattle, and the Triads are looking to tap the Cartel’s bioengineered Awakened drug market.
> Mihoshi Oni


From the various sources they are a South American Organized crime syndicates. Roots coming from various drugs and newly created drugs. But they have spread out into other lucrative vices like custom made prostitutes, made to the customers wished/needs.

So the book may be a plot and source book for information and use of Ghost Cartels.

WMS
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post Nov 22 2007, 07:00 PM
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QUOTE (WearzManySkins)
From the various sources they are a South American Organized crime syndicates. Roots coming from various drugs and newly created drugs. But they have spread out into other lucrative vices like custom made prostitutes, made to the customers wished/needs.

Great book to be released with "Shadows of South America". :grinbig: :grinbig:
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post Nov 22 2007, 08:04 PM
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They are the ghost of SoLA...
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post Nov 22 2007, 08:12 PM
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This one was mentioned back with gencon info about future relaeses for next year or two. I wasnt so sure it deserved a yearly plot book, but I'll reserve judgement till I see it.

Worse news was Arsenal getting pushed back again. ;(
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post Nov 22 2007, 08:49 PM
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There's also like a page or two write up about the Ghost Cartels in Underworld Sourcebook.
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post Nov 22 2007, 10:57 PM
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Watch Blow.
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post Nov 23 2007, 10:26 PM
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...and Casper? It's spelled Keyser Sőze. Don't forget the umlauts.
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post Nov 26 2007, 06:46 AM
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As for the upcoming books, all I need is the release/arrival date & the ISBN. With luck, at least one will be available in time for ICON.
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