The Authors and their submissions:

Paul Jensen and David Short wrote the general text of this document.

Paul Jensen wrote:
Razor’s Edge, Matchsticks, Grandpa Wang’s Antiques, Pharaohs, Lugnuts and Pipewrenches, North American Hunters Association, Jade Pillars,Sunada Comics, Fat Tommy’s, Seattle Metroplex Armory, St. James Cathedral, Aztlan Embassy, Seattle Metroplex Impound and Storage Yard, The Pacific Speedway, Sky Point, The Harbor Hutch, Armour Jeweler, Dave’s Costume Shop, Nishimuraya Gardens, Markie’s, Stan’s Lawn and Garden Supply, Grigg’s, Honeywell Precision Tools, Cedano Sugar, Keller Chemical, The Four Winds Club, Park Place Motors, The Eatery, Madame Xu’s Massage Parlor, Seattle Liquor Distribution Warehouse, KSBW Channel 233, The Dennis Steinmeijer Monument, Salga Puedos, Orchard Trailer Park, Cascade Center, Wilhelmi Lysleul, Preston’s, The "H" Street Enlisted Club, The "D" Street Armory, Stone Creek Fitness Facility,The Base Generals Home, Range 400, Burke Medical Supplies, Roman Nobles, Intercity bridge Checkpoint, Tsaos, Zamoras, Merry, Malone and Weatherbrook

Earl Hollar wrote:
The Tool Crib, Import Auto Garage, Zack's Gym

Sara "Wildfire" Miller wrote:
The Holistic Garden, Skidmarks, Baker Street Theatre, Lo Fong's Chinese Fortune Cookie Factory, The War Pit, School of the Red Dragon, Firefly's Jar, Holotariam Park , Blue Heaven, The Seattle University Sattelite Bio-Lab Campus, Palisade Apartments, Lucky Eddie’s, Children of the Light Educational Center, Remmy’s Military Surplus, Temple of the Winds

David "Eli" Short wrote:
Mamma J's Bistro,Cyber Cafe, Crossroads Shopping Mall, Bridges Fine Jewelry, The Bookshelf

Joshua "Instant" Cash wrote:
Crystal Dreams

Christopher "Caz" Granberg wrote:
Three Points Bar and Grill, Calico's Cat, Steel Rain

Adam "Threadbare" Flynn wrote:
Oak's Plaza Dental

Susan Sherman wrote:
Songs of Magic

Crazy Elf wrote:
Public Access Matrix Terminal No: 3278

Micheal "Nexusvoid" Baer wrote:
DeLon Design

Mark "Harley667" Reynolds wrote:
Bold As Brass, The Dancing Ronin

Adam Jury wrote:
In The Shadows

Stan "OverLord" Wozniak and Paul Jensen wrote:
OverLord Technologies

Jason Wasikowski wrote:
Enigma

Jeff "Ampere"Preston wrote:
Trideo Shack

Robert "Rico" Murphy wrote:
Amp's Olde Repair Shoppe

Salvation122 wrote:
Twisted Lemons House of Magic

Wesley "Moto42" Williams wrote:
Check Point 341, Alternate Realities

Simon "Flak" Nixon wrote:
Serano Waste Management and Dantes Bar

Sara "Wildfire" Miller and David “Nightshadow” Luebke wrote:
B&E's Used Decks

Brian Griffith wrote:
Bogatyri Funeral Home



Seattle Sourcebook Addendum

Seattle 2063

> Every city has a personality of its own; Seattle, at times, has too much. It's the City of Shadows, and it never sleeps. It's always moving forward, a click behind the SOTA, and never standing still. Did you hear that? That was the newest release from Ares…and that? That was the gun shot that threw the Mafia upside down and backwards. Did you blink? Did you miss it?
Recent events have distracted us from the home front. Times they are a changing, and woe be it from us not to keep you updated on whats happening in our very own streets. What follows is the lowdown on Seattle in 2063.The Sprawl don't stand still, chummer.
You think you can run with the SOTA and not get burned? It's all about the information, friend, and we've got it all. Times are changing, and the city feels it. We may have been distracted from our home turf by global events, but our home turf is still here. Seattle. Where we live, where we are, where we run. It's all about information, chummer, and we've got it all. We'll get you up to speed on the who's, the where's, and if we can, the why's of the drek that's fit to print. 'Cause if you're not up to date. You're dead.

>Captain Chaos
"I am everywhrere"

Downtown Seattle

Downtown at a Glance

District Size: Approximately 468 square kilometers
Population: 561,000
Human:56%
Elf: 13%
Dwarf: 4%
Ork: 24%
Troll: 2%
Other: 1%
Population Density: Approximately 1,164 per square kilometer
Per Capita Income: 133,000 ¥
Below Poverty Level: 26%
On Fortunes Active Traders List: 2%
Corporate Affiliation: 88%
Voting Precincts: 11
Education:
<12 Years: 20%
High School Equivalency: 50%
College Equivalency: 18%
Advanced Studies Certificates: 12%
Hospitals and Clinics: 12
Ltg Access Number: 206/2206

The Heart and Soul of the Seattle Metroplex, Downtown is unlike any other city in North America. Tourists can find a wide variety of entertainment in the Downtown Shops, restaurants, theaters, museums, and anything else they desire can be found on the streets of Seattle. Whether you enjoy the sites from one of the many dirigible services that grace Seattle’s skyline, or you choose to take in the sites with a brisk walk, you can be sure that your trip to Seattle will be like no other!

>Downtown is a hotbed of activity illicit and otherwise. Seattle has often been depicted on a variety of trids and sims as a city of wonder and magic, where you can't swing a dead cat with out hitting a Shadowrunner. Like any fable, there is some truth to all that, but like anything, ignorance can kill you faster than any Gillette Chiba ever produced.

Downtown is home to countless criminals, organized and otherwise. Petty thievery tops the list of Lone Stars Crime Statistics, but anyone heading Downtown should exercise precautions.
>Alien Tourist
"From way out of Town"

>Organized Crime in Seattle is based out of Downtown. All the major syndicates have operations in Downtown, which of course doesn't stop them all from wanting more.

All three major Mafia Families have operations in Downtown, traditionally, however, the Finnigans control the area. Even though the Family claims to control all of the rackets in Downtown, (and in reality they do take a lot of cred from several sources) there are just too many players in Downtown for any one syndicate to control it all. The Family has been aggressively muscling in on the gambling racket in Downtown, trying to change the status quo.


The Clan has suffered from the presence of armed UCAS troops around the Renaraku Arcology and the traditionally Japanese neighborhoods. So far they have managed to turn a profit off the troops, but have had to hamstring some of their operations and tighten security around some of their safehouses considerably. The Clan has taken advantage of the Mafiaso infighting, gaining ground on the Family in all areas.They have also had to expand their operations beyond the safety net of the international district.

Benefiting greatly from the events of the last five years, The Triads have nearly doubled their presence in Seattle. They seem to have set aside their personal differences and are even working together to carve out substantial territory in the docks. The Tongs have carved out their place in the Magical Extortion racket as well, the threat of Chinese Black Magic being a powerful tool of persuasion.

The influence of the Seoulpa Rings has also benefited from the chaos that is Downtown Seattle. At least five Rings, ranging in size from 30 to 200 members, operate in Downtown. Koreans who were purged from the Yakuza organized a lot of the Rings in Downtown, and they hate the Clans with a passion, working against them tooth and nail. The Rings have made major inroads, especially in the arena of chips.

Vory V Zakone has also imported its brand of fun to Downtown. So far they haven't really done a lot except invest in some local muscle and real estate. They have also started quietly recruiting local talent. I imagine they will find Downtown a fun place to try and carve out profits from.Although rumors constantly palce the Russians in control of Chimera, that isn't true, though the two do have a friendly relationship.

If all that wasn't enough, there are more thriller gangs in Seattle per square foot than any where in the world, except maybe Los Angeles. You name ‘em, we have 'em: The Halloweeners, the Silent Ps, the Ancients, the Cutters, Latin Kings, Latin Counts, World Wide Gangster Disciples, Mulonics, Islamic Jihad, and host of others. Keeping track of the gang activity in Downtown keeps at least a company of Lone Star paper pushers busy full time.
>Zeus

>Downtown is also the center of the Seattle Independence Movement. Dedicated to making Seattle a free city, in the same vein as Berlin. The movement is organized in to two separate branches.

The first is the political arm of the Movement. Headed by Eddie Stone, the political arm of SIM acts as The Movement’s public relations and negotiating tool. Officially, The Movement wants to make Seattle a self-governing Free State and, officially, they don't participate in any direct action against the UCAS government. Stone is a slick negotiator, who has brought the movement from a backroom bunch of intellectuals, to a reality with support from a lot of Seattle’s influential and wealthy citizens, and a few Megacorporations.

The Movement does have an unofficial direct action arm, lead by an Ork named "Nicky", that has become increasingly active, especially in Downtown. So far they have limited themselves to a couple of rock throwing incidents and looking tough at rallies, but apparently "Nicky" wants to step up their actions a notch or three. Rumor has it that his people have been quietly acquiring explosives and drones.
>Downtown Playa

>Which has the local FBI, NSA, BATFF and Justice Department boys over at the Royer building double checking their security. So far the SIM boys have limited themselves to some nasty pranks, but you can bet if they move up to something nastier the Feds will be all over them.

Another thing that’s got the Fed boys working overtime is trying to figure out who is backing the movement. At least one Mega, and a lot of money coming in from possibly the Syndicates and other independents.
>Face

Geography and Demographics

Although Downtown is highly industrialized, and crowded,the landscape of Downtown has remained relatively unchanged for the last hundred years. Despite some changes, so far the government has resisted all attempts to massively reconstruct Downtown.

>A lot of people pitched a real bitch when the Arcology and the Aztechnology compounds were built, and at the time those projects seemed pretty extreme. However in light of some recent attempts by various Megacorporations they are actually pretty mild. At least two developers are trying to get permission to construct 500 story plus skyrakers, and another wants to build over the Puget Sound! As of yet the City Council, and the Mayor have blocked all of these projects, but pressure is heavy from the United Corporate Council to allow some new construction of better facilities.
>Seattlite

>At least three Councilmen have faced pressure allright-in the last three weeks alone two councilmen have seen massive deposits into their accounts. Expect some of them to change their tunes.
>Anonymous

Politics

Ivar J. Lindstrom is still the Mayor of Downtown, still immensely popular after twenty years. Labeled the "Gutsy Mayor" by the press, Mayor Lindstrom has long said he'd rather have tourists watch councilmen argue, allowing tourists to see that his city was more than "pretty buildings and a sea breeze."

>Even though security in Metroplex Hall has been recently upgraded, there still have been several incidents in the last few years. Last year someone managed to smuggle a hand grenade into the council room, and the year before that a man claiming to have heard the voice of "Elemental Fire" set fire to the council room, nearly killing two councilmen. When the Arcology shut down, Metroplex Hall was given a Military Detail to provide additional security, however once it was decided that Metroplex Hall was safe, most of the detail was pulled for other duties.
>SPD

Locations of Intrest

Razor’s Edge
467 Alaskan Way and Wall Street, "Iron" Eddie Chambers, Owner and Operator, Subtle bias towards any one who appears to be corporate and towards elves. LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-443-0711

Originally opened way back in 2037, "Iron" Eddie was an "expeditor" for
Keruba. After he took a few hyper-velocity slugs to his lower spine he was forced into an early retirement. "Iron" Eddie used some of his contacts and money to open a bar; the Razors Edge was born. The Edge serves cold drinks and hot business opportunities. Located just behind the railroad tracks that run between Elliot Ave. and Alaskan Way, the Edge is renowned for bar fights and chromed bikes.

>Eddie is old for an Ork, at 56, but he looks to be in his mid-thirties. Eddie's chrome is old, most of it predates 2037, but it is all top-shelf. Eddie also still maintains contacts with his old employers. Eddie is also a good source for information on what the Shadows used to be, and how they got started.
>Anonymous Bar Fly
"I'm just sittin' here on this wall. "

>Eddie is also a good source for small arms and is rumored to keep a steady supply of weapons in his back room.
>Zeus

Matchsticks
Medium Bar and Nightclub Archetype, 279 Pontius Ave, Kevin Wood, Manager, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-443-1787

Matchsticks has successfully recaptured the roaring 1920's. The interior of this nightclub is an elegant mix of modern convenience and 20th century Jazz history. Live Jazz music is performed nightly and a fair number of upcoming Jazz musicians have gotten their start here.

>The clubs Bartender Raymond "Two-Tone" Miller is probably one of the best trumpet men west of New Orleans.
>Jazzman

>Matchsticks is definitely a Mafia owned establishment. The Nineteen Twenties deco seems to have brought out the best in them, and they dress the part complete with Zoot-style suits and 1930's kit cars. Asians will be met with close scrutiny, but unless you have some sort of visible stupid problem they will leave it at just that.
>Zeus

Grandpa Wang’s Antiques
Medium Shop Archetype, 768 Maynard Ave, Wang Lo-Pi, Bias towards non-Chinese, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-444-5869

Grandpa Wang’s Antiques is a lore shop specializing in Chinese Black Magic. Lo-Pi is a Chinese refugee from the last century’s communist government. Lo-Pi is considered to be an expert on Triad Magic and Chinese Black Magic.

>Which, of course, is because he is a Triad Black Mage. Duh.
>Local Star

>Some pretty interesting items have turned up in Grandpa Wang’s at times. He seems to have some damn good connections when it comes to enchanting supplies and magical weapons. If he is Triad, that might explain it.
>Stick Mage
"A doodle here, a doodle there goes your underwear!"

Pharaohs
Large Nightclub archetype, 256 Queen Anne Ave, Ahmed Fakhouri, Owner and Operator, Subtle bias towards Trolls and Orks, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-443-7780

Modeled after an Egyptian burial tomb, Pharaohs is a three-story building. The club doesn't open until 9PM; hosts rave-style music until the early hours of the morning.Club goers can enjoy three seperate levels-each level is more exsculsive than the last.The club charges a ten nuyen entry fee.

>This place is real popular with the Goth crowd. Vampire wannabes as far as the eye can see. Black is the dress code, along with Egyptian jewelry. The whole nine yards!
>Solid Steel

>A lot of people presume that this place is modeled after an Egyptian burial tomb. It isn't! It's Aztec. This place is run by Aztechnology! They run intelligence operations out of here. Check it out chummers.
>nso30

>Right, this local dose of unreal paranoia brought to you by nso30.
>Gryphon

Lugnuts and Pipewrenches
Bar and Grill archetype, 367 Yale Ave, R. Murray, Manager, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-443-9074

Lugnuts and Pipewrenches caters to sports fanatics, and Downtowns blue collar. Six big screen trideos,dart boards, poll tables, and simgames make it one of the louder bars in Downtown.The grill is basically greasy fare, with patrons generally washing it down with a cold beer.

>This unassuming building houses one of Downtowns premier brothels. Run by the Mafia, it caters towards Downtown corporate business. Security is tight, and thorough. Patrons are pampered, for a price, and not only have the choice of a wide variety of Joy Girls and Boys, but also a wide variety of personas and sculpted personas to go with them.
>Zeus

>Mafia isn't quite right. The Cutters run this joint! The Mob runs them. Sort of! Any ways this is a great place to toss back some cold brew and check out some of the best skin on the west coast. Rates aren't too bad; you can pretty much find something in your price range.
>SouthPaw
"Two wrongs don't make a right, but three lefts do."

>They just got into the p-fix business with their people. They just haven't quite ironed some of the bugs out yet. Apparently a sarariman requested a Maria Mercurial and the chica came down about half way thru...needless to say she wasn't so happy with what he wanted to do. Ended up being a very messy situation.
>Downtown Playa

North American Hunters Association
Lodge and Small bar archetype, 16th Ave S, Sir Geoffrey Morgan, Manager, Subtle Bias towards nonmembers, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-444-8931

Originally known as the Seattle Safari Club, they changed their name a few years back to the North American Hunters Association. Membership numbers and information are kept private, but some easy digging will reveal that members are mainly corporate and human, most working mid-level sarariman jobs. The lodge is really a four-story warehouse that has been converted into a facsimile of a British hunting lodge, or at least what the trideos make them out to be. Large spacious rooms, called sitting rooms provide a quiet atmosphere in which lies are exchanged and big game trophies admired. A small bar known as the Congo room serves members who have some luxury time.

>More than a few local Lone Star officers have memberships, and so do a good number of corporate security goons. Most of these memberships are awarded for "Meritorious Service to the City of Seattle." What drek! The suits need to have some one around who knows how to use a gun.
>Big Jake
"Want to go camping?"

>Maybe you don't know? I'll spell it out for you. H-U-M-A-N-I-S. These boys support your local sheet-wearing 404, lock, stock, and smoking barrel. Just for fun, double-check their membership registry against some local Humanis Policlub meetings. Don't be surprised if you see some names come up twice.
>The Mad typist

Sunada’s Comics
Shop Archetype, Pine St and 9th Ave, Sunada Akinori, Manager, Bias against non-Japanese, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-442-7823

This comic and collectibles shop sits on the corner of 9th and Pine St, and carries an anazing collection of of curiosities.Carrying everything from comic collectibles, to the latest Anime releases Sunadas will meet your comic needs.

>Most pedestrians would assume Sunadas Comics is only a comic store, a Japanese book store at best. The upstairs of this building though, is the Jade Pillars, a Yakuza run brothel. Clients are strictly by invitation only, and security is lethally efficient.

>This was one of the first Seattle Brothels to set up Bunraku operations, and they are still the best. Their girls/boys are top-notch, and maintained like fine sports cars. As far as I can tell they bring girls straight from Japan.
>Yunokawa

>They really mean by invitation only. Clients are brought here to be wooed by the Yaks, and don't pay for anything, well at least not in the traditional sense.
>Jarred Hong

Fat Tommy’s
Small Deli Archetype, 546 11th Ave S, "Fat" Tommy Corleone, Owner and
Operator, Bias towards Asians, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-442-5645

Fat Tommy’s eatery offers Old World Italian cuisine at its best. Tommy’s offers some of the best pasta dishes west of Chicago. His secret is simple; His mother cooks all the food. Prices are very expensive, and service ranges from unbelievably elegant to down right rude to nonexistent, depending on Tommy’s mood. Tommy also owns and operates a nearby Pawn Shop.

>Tommy’s is a Mob joint if ever there was one. Tommy is knee deep in Mafia connections and deals. He runs a nice fence operation out of his Pawn Shop. You have something you need to move and it isn't too hot, come see Tommy. Bring the heat to his doorstep and that’s one stop you'll never make again.
>Neighborhood Tuff

>Whatever Tommy might have been, he isn't anymore. He has a few connections to the La Cosa Nostra, but after some not-so-random encounter with Lone Star’s Department of Organized Crime Mob Task forces, he has been a lame duck. The family doesn't let him move what he used to, or keep him as up to date as you would think. Come to Tommy looking to get yourself made and he might make you a Pasta Primavera and send you on your way.
>Jimmy B

>Or he might make you smile out the side of your face...
>Zeus

>Tommy does, however, sit on some serious cred for the Mob. The cold, hard-paper kind! Also he doles out quite a bit of electronic cred where necessary.
>101

Seattle Metroplex Armory
Large Warehouse Archetype/Military Barracks Archetype, Pier 67, Colonel
Bradley LaMont Eisenhower, Commanding Officer in Charge, No bias, LTG
NA/UCAS-SEA-206-441-0001

The Metroplex Armory houses most of the local Guard’s small arms and ammunition, as well as some crew-served weapons, and the occasional Light Fighting Vehicle. The facility primarily serves as a centralized training area for the Downtown units (Both C Co. and B Co. of the 134th Metroplex Guard Battalion.), allowing Guardsmen to spend time in sensory deprivation for simsense training, and classrooms for OJT and book learning. The Armory also hosts local events ranging from Veteran’s affairs, to High School wrestling matches to job fairs.

>Colonel Eisenhower is a direct descendant of the 20th century legendary five-star General and President, Dwight D. Eisenhower. His commission came late in life, and mainly as an attempt to add some sort of credibility to the Guard. His degree is in Business Management and you can bet he has close contacts in the local corporations. Like all young men, the Colonel is only 27; he is a bit rash and hot-headed. His temper is legendary around the Armory, which he sees as his personal fiefdom.
>Armory Rat

>The Armory holds a little more than just small arms, although any one stupid enough to make a play for the good stuff deserves what he gets. At least several times a year the Colonel finagles a bit of cred to take out some real ammo and play his big toys at the Fort Lewis ranges. Grade A Bang Bang!
>Solid Steel

>With the recent events in the Arcology, this Armory has been commandeered by the UCAS Marines. Specifically, Bravo Company 3rd Battalion 8th Marines, have made this Armory their impromptu home away from home. (They’re from east coast for anyone keeping track.) They are running Shore Patrol and Boat Ops in the Harbor. Their OIC is only a Captain, but he operates outside Colonel Eisenhower’s direct chain of command, something that drives the Colonel crazy. Apparently a couple of weeks ago they literally forced him out of his own office. Bad blood brewing chummers, means business for you and me.
>Harbringer

St. James Cathedral
Large Cathedral Archetype, 804 9th Ave, Bishop Alex Brunnet, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-443-6781

St. James Cathedral is the seat of Catholic power in Seattle. Bishop Brunnet is responsible for the entire local Seattle Archdiocese. The Church holds regular services, including Sunday school for children and operates St. James, a private Catholic School for all ages. Father Iacopo Librizze is in charge of public relations and liaisons.

>St. James is also home to some Templars, the Vatican’s Secret Army. They handle situations that the big hats in Rome think need a hard touch. Father Librizze is a Troll and the head leg-breaker for the church. These guys are outfitted with top-notch chrome, heavy hittin' magic and have training that would make a Mossad agent blanche.
>Church Goer

>Uhmm. Okay chummer. So anyways...Father Librizze is the most personable Troll I have ever met. He is a quiet, unassuming man, who knows his scripture. He personally oversees all the soup kitchens in his district, and contributes time to the St. James football team, which I might add, was 11-0-0 last season.
>Faithful Saint

>Librizze is a diversion. Father Vincent Scarpello and Father Anthony Sabatino, now these two boys are packing some serious chrome, and some of their fellow men of the cloth are also packing chrome and combat magic. Gives a new meaning to Last Rites.
>Charlie Chan
The Ladies Man

>Sabatino? Father Anthony Sabatino? Ha, that’s rich. If it’s the same Sabatino I know, this guy was an officer in the 10th Swiss Mountaineer Regiment, and packs just enough cybernetics to make my blender horny. I never took him for the religious type.
>Swiss Chocolate Maker
"A little Swiss in ya Miss?"

Aztlan Embassy
Large Embassy Archetype, 123 15th Ave S, Raphael Hernandez, Ambassador, Bias against non-Aztlaners, LTG NA/AZT-SEA-206-441-3251

Established in 2057, this ten-story building houses the Aztlan Ambassador, his family, and staff. The building is designed to resemble traditional Aztec-style buildings, but makes concessions to both modern design and security. Visitors are reminded that Identification should be readily visible at all times.

>Yet another feeble attempt to separate Aztechnology from Aztlan proper. They stretch it pretty thin here. All the Ambassadors decisions have to be cleared by the local Aztechnology Manager before even going to Aztlan proper. Can we say rubber stamp?
>Neighborhood Watch

>They run some pretty sweet intelligence operations from here; rumors place all sorts of assets in the area, with all sorts of skills. Stories of blood magic and other strangeness abound. None of course, can be verified.
>Gator

The Barricade
Large Bar and Grill archetype, Mile Marker 65 Interstate 495, Zoie Thayer, Owner and operator, Bias against non-Cops, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-209-445-7681

The Barricade is unique amongst the many bars and nightclubs of Seattle. It actually sits in the middle of Interstate 5. Formerly a roadside rest area, it had been bought back in the thirties and converted into a hotel. The hotel had quickly attracted the exact opposite clientele that it had wanted, and soon after went out of business. It was then purchased by its current owner, a woman named Zoie. Zoie has painstakingly remodeled the place into an Irish-style pub, with a large dining area with a small dance floor. It has quickly become a favorite of Law Enforcement Officials everywhere. The Barricade is great place for a good Irish beer and a real steak at decent prices.

>Zoie has either got some good damn luck or friends who care. She managed to buy the site for the Barricade dirt cheap, somewhere in the neighborhood of less than 60 percent of the market value. She also managed to skirt, avoid, bypass, or blatantly ignore most all of the local zoning ordinances while building the joint. She also managed to make money off building the place! How she managed that I will never know.
>Bob the Builder
"Can we do it? Yes we can!"

>Zoie was an Ares SPO back in the day. She was standing too close to a client when some major bad ritual juju came down the pipe. Third degree burns across her thorax and lower legs. Zoie walks with a limp now, and she still has scars that'd make a Euro Wars POW flinch. She was damned good, and this bar is her retirement pal. Mess with Zoie and I will hand you your spleen on a plate.
>Major Pain
"Your finger hurt?"

Seattle Metroplex Impound and Storage Yard
Large Warehouse and Storage Yard Archetype, 1345 S Colorado, Lt. Dave Anrison, Commander/Manager, Bias towards non-Lone Star Security Services personnel, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA 207-567-9838

Located south of downtown, the impound yard is technically owned by LSSS, but operated by the City of Seattle. The yard has the capability to store 500 vehicles, including winged craft, motorboats, rotorcraft and hovercraft. The yard is located near a rail line and the shoreline. Hours are Monday thru Thursday 0900 until 1630.

>Impounded vehicles go here. All vehicles are searched, catalogued and stored. All vehicles receive a vehicle tag, which identifies them, and is used when recovering vehicles from the yard.
>SPD

>Looking for a new ride? Got some disposable cred? The Yard cops aren't LSSS, they are employed by the City, which means they make significantly less than the average street grunt. The right kind of finesse can get you a nice ride that has been "removed" from the system.
>Nightmare

>Also these guys are the first to search a lot of vehicles that arrive from various crime scenes. That means they get access to all sorts of goodies: chips, weapons, cash, blood samples, you name it. It pays to put one of these guys on your payroll.
>Face

The Pacific Speedway
Large Drag Strip Archetype, 4539 California Avenue Southwest, Tony "Tags" Twitch, Manager, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-932-9620

The Pacific Speedway is Seattle’s home to IHRA racing, and the North American Racing Association. There are six quarter-mile strips, three one-mile strips and a three-mile oval track, giving Seattle race fans their speed fix. Tony "Tags" Twitch is the three-time North American International Hot Rod Association Champion.

>Tony got his nickname from stealing cars when he was younger. He liked to collect license plates, and the nickname "Tags" stuck with him even after he finished his 5-year sentence for grand theft auto.
>Road Dawg

>Federated Boeing and some other corps run a couple of hover tracks and occasionally run out some experimental or concept vehicles. Good place to keep up with the latest developments in rigger tech, and all around a lot of fun.
>Zeus

Sky Point
Medium Restaurant Archetype, Location Varies, "Captain" Marko Raimius,Owner and Operator, Subtle Bias towards Obese Patrons, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA 206-441-0245

Seattle’s first and premiere Zeppelin Diner. Luxurious accommodations for up to 25 guests in each of its 3 modules allow passengers to dine in style, with a breath-taking view of Seattle’s skyline and harbor. Chef Chen Kenichi is a master gourmet, who uses his magical talents to enhance his already opulent dishes.

>This place is just freaking cool! Expensive as all get out, but worth it! They keep the place on a constant roving patrol of Downtown, partly to please the tourists, but also to avoid some fragger lobbin' a SAM at them.
>Southpaw
"Two wrongs don't make a right, but three lefts do!"

>Chen Kenichi is an initiate, and a master chef. He may look old and weak but the man can flay the flesh from your bones with a gaze. That said, most of the staff of Sky Point are quite friendly, unless you are a bit on the heavy side. Some sort of fly-boy mentality I guess.
>Two Man Band
"Bells and Whistles all the way!"

>On a side note, security is very tight. After they had a bomb scare when they initially opened, they check passengers and carry-ons a bit closer. Magical security is tighter than I would have expected until I read TMB’s post. Sky Point is an excellent place to do business. Private, on the move, and elegant.
>Scalpel
"This isn't a forum. It’s an operating table, and I'm the surgeon."

The Harbor Hutch
Large Cargo Vessel/Medium Hotel Archetype, Pier 398-Berth 6, Matthew Dean, Manager, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-776-6554

Converted from a 20th Century Frigate, the Harbor Hutch is a family style bed and breakfast. Rates are reasonable, and the food makes up for quality with quantity and variety. A small gift shop known as the Stray Sailor provides guests with an opportunity to part with their hard-earned cred on a wide variety of duty free goods.

>The Harbor Hutch is owned by Matthew Dean AKA Daemon is one of Seattle’s hottest Deckers! I hear he keeps some pretty hot decks and parts lying about!!!
>Decker M

>You talking about Matthew the Dick Daemon? Heh. His nickname is from his old line of work kid. Simsense, and not the educational kind. This place is a floating brothel, singles bar and swingers lounge. Hedonistic pleasures await any and all comers.
>Dick Deck
"The Double Decker Inspector"

Armour Jeweler
Pawn Shop/Jewelry store Archetype, Fourth And Pike, Bryant Armour, Owner and Manager, Subtle bias against Orks, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-622-2931

Armour Jewelers is a Pawn Shop that also happens to sell jewelry. Armour’s buys and sells just about anything.

>And they mean just about anything chummer. If you are down on your luck and need some fast cred, Bryant will buy almost anything of value-trideos, stereos, jewelry, organs, weapons, and anything else you can come by. Bryant won't buy obviously hot stuff, but he won't ask a lot of questions when he does purchase goods.
>Po Boy
"Nickel and Dime 'em!"

>Thinking about ripping Armour’s off for some of that loose cred he has, or maybe liberating some items he has lying about? Think twice! Bryant has connections with the Komun'go Ring. That’s right Seoulpa Rings. The Rings launder money thru his shop. That means they look out for him. Last guys to knock him off got sent home in blenderized cups.
>Jarred Hong

Dave’s Costume Shop
Small retail Outlet, 3210 Beacon Avenue South, "Diamond" Dave Lalone, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-722-0600

Dave’s Costume Shop is your source for costume jewelry, wigs and specialty make-up. Dave’s offers a variety of discounts and a wide array of costumes, outfits and masks for any occasion.

>Dave is a genius with clothes. Dave is also a make-up artist without compare; he has done special effects for a wide array of studios and for some of Seattle’s premiere costume balls and parties. He also sells uniforms and fake IDs. Need to look like that Aztech corp cop, see "Diamond" Dave.
>Rubber Samurai

>Dave did time for forgery and B&E. His stuff should be good, he's had enough experience at it.
>Zeus

Nishimuraya Gardens
Large Park Archetype, 4011 South 146th Street, Toshitsugu Nishimuraya,
Manager, Bias towards non-Japanese, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-243-1210

Built in 2045 by Toshitsugu Nishimuraya, the Nishimurya Garden is a traditional Japanese Rock Garden and Japanese bathhouse. Hot baths, serene surroundings, and meditation make this one of Seattle’s quietest corners. Toshitsugu Nishimuraya is responsible for maintaining this pristine corner of Downtown.

>Membership fees are believed to be outrageously high for Gaijin, but most Japanese members are said to pay little-to-no dues. Looking to find a local Yakuza Oyabun, when he isn't home? Try here; this place is knee deep in Yaks. Invitation only, by the way!
>Scalpel
"This isn't a forum, it's an operating room, and I'm the surgeon."

>Scalpel’s comments aside, this place is amazing. The gardens are each composed of separate minerals-quartz, one is copper, another is salt, and still another is composed completely of coral. Serene music, Bonsai trees, and hell, even the little monk guys with red robes. Wild, Man! Wild!
>Bruno PoundDown
"Whatcha Lookin' at?"

Markie’s
Large Restaurant Archetype, 1237 43rd Ave E, Markie Mathghamhain, Owner and Manager, Bias towards non-Elves, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-207-654-9987

Markie’s is one of the North East side’s featured attractions. Markie’s features the best Elven dishes outside of either Tir. Fresh ingredients are flown in daily, making the price per dish out the reach of many, but well worth it. The atmosphere is warm, and comfortable, with plenty of real greenery to decorate this spacious restaurant. Markie’s is modeled after Irish pubs of legend, and holds weekly Darts tournaments, as well as brewing some stuff that would stagger a Troll.

>If they let said Troll in. There are no guarantees he'd make it out alive. If you are an Ork or a Troll, do not go near this place. Bunch a pointy-eared, jack booted racists! Local Police have failed to investigate any of the three murders that have taken place near this den of Elven Overlords! We will make them pay!
>Sons Of Sauron
"Never Forget! Never Give In!"

>But more importantly my tusked friend, this is where you go to find out what the Tir is doing in Seattle. Markie was a Ghost, that’s right, a Tir Drop Commando, and still maintains close ties, despite his supposed ouster, and dishonorable discharge. It’s likely he is running intelligence-gathering operations inside Seattle and the Pacific North West.
>Alicia DeVries
"Path of the Fury"

>Markie is quiet, even as Elves go, but you can tell this joker is riding the wire from a klick away. I watched him take down five Yak hitters form Chiba like they weren't even there. Smooth, real smooth.
>Solid Steel

Griggs
Kiosk/Hotdog Stand Archetype, Location Varies, but is always on a corner, Kenneth Griggs, Owner and Operator, No bias, No LTG.

Griggs is a corner Kiosk that sells Grinders, hotdogs and pretzels. He also sells both hardcopy News magazines and papers, and provides access for their Electronic counterparts.

>Not only are the pretzels and Chicago Dogs (Nick named Bug Dogs after the CZ went up) the fraggin' bomb, but they are dirt-cheap as well! Ken moves his stand around quite a bit, it all fits into a small trailer he hauls with his quad, and he seems to have the choice of just about anywhere he wants. Hmmm....
>Zeus

>Kenneth Griggs, AKA Mieczljslav Sorokin, was born in Azerbaijan, and served in the Red Army during the Euro Wars as an Intelligence Officer. He did some time, also, with the KGB, details are sketchy as to be expected. Then Mieczljslav disappeared. He turns up eight years later in Seattle running a kiosk, weird neh?
>Cephas
"Suck the pain Bitch!"

>Griggs has access to Shadowland, and damn good intelligence on happenings in Downtown. Nothing gets by him. (If he really was KGB, no wonder neh?) He is willing to divulge what he knows if the price is right and you know the smart way to ask.
>Downtown Playa

Stan’s Lawn and Garden Supply
Small Shop Archetype, 2608 South 208th Street, Stan Wozniak, Owner, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-824-6397

Stan’s Lawn and Garden Supply can meet your home gardening and lawn care needs. We provide a full range of automated and drone yard services, as well as that all too human touch that you may need, for the best rates around. Hours are Monday thru Thursday 0900 to 2000, and Friday 1100 till 1700.

>Stan Wozniak was a top-notch drone designer and programmer for MCT, back in the day. Guy did some A-mazing stuff with drones and autonomous tactical software. Really ahead of his time! MCT had a change of management or a bad fiscal year and decided to cut him loose. They outright violated some patent laws, and his contract; fired him and out on his ass he went. No pension. No patents. Nothing. Fraggin’ corps! Somehow he managed to scrape this place together.
>Jimmy B

>No question as to how. Stan is single handedly bringing La Cosa Nostra into the 21st Century. He has totally modernized their operations, at least as far as drone tech goes and surveillance. They keep him in tinker toys and cash and he has shown them some tricks that would have taken years for them to learn.
>Solid Steel

>And it hasn't gone unnoticed either. The local Yaks have made at least three attempts on his life and firebombed his shop twice. (He was gone both times, and not because he was lucky.) Stan has some serious bodyguards, at least six, and I expect they may be moving him some place secure.
>Victor

Cedano Sugar
Large Warehouse Archetype, South Highway 167, Pedro Cedano, Manager, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-440-4576

Cedano Sugar imports quality cane and beets from the Kingdom of Haw'aii for retail in the UCAS. Some of this pure sugar and beets is processed into confectionaries, or sold raw to local consumers. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 0900 to 2100.

>Planning a sugar run to the Trans-Polar Aleut? Here's your starting point. Despite the blurb, they import from the CAS, the Philippines and yes, Aztlan. Sugar is relatively cheap (Compared to say BTL...) and has the benefit of being completely legal in the UCAS, and most of North America. Cedano can load up an entire T-bird in just under an hour. And dirt cheap to boot!
>Candyman

>Cedano has few friends in the Tribal Council, who have protested what they see as State Sanctioned smuggling operations. His regular shipments of cane are routinely delayed and held by the NAN, which is why he imports from all over. His home has been firebombed three times; he's been beaten and shot at, but he still sticks with it. His employees (Who are, by the way, mostly Orks and Trolls and not Native Americans) treat him like a war hero for keeping the plant open and in the neighborhood.
>Zeus

The Four Winds Club
Mah Jong Parlor Archetype, 16708 Aurora Avenue North, Ren Youcheng, Owner and Manager, Subtle bias towards non-Chinese, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-546-4144

The Four Winds Club is a Chinese Mah Jong Parlor and slot machine parlor. Patrons can try their hands at seventeen versions of Mah Jong, and 50 slot machines. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The Four Winds also provides complimentary drinks for players and a buffet bar.

>Ren is a small old man with a limp, and you might not even spare him a second glance in a crowd. He has enough wetware in his head to run a small bank. The guy is unreal with numbers. Rumor has it he had a run in with some Triad way back when and they taught him a lesson that left him limping.
>Creeper

>Mah Jong can be a brutal game; I lost 10K in one night to these little bastards. Come prepared; know the damn game and how the rules can change.
>Downtown Playa

>Need a hook up with the local Triads? Try here, although Ren doesn't maintain any official contacts (After what they did to him, who blames him?), but it is a not so secret that a lot of Triad boys like to hang here after scoring some dough.
>Lo Wang

Park Place Motors
Large Automobile Dealership Archetype, 500 S. Jackson St., Christopher McGraw, General Manager, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-425-562-1000

With two locations, one in Downtown, and the other located about fifteen miles east of Downtown (13710 Northup Way, Bellevue), Park Place Motors is an authorized dealer for Cobra, Lotus, Ferrari, Eurocar, Saleen S19, Porsche, Panoz, Acura, Audi, BMW, Maserati, Mercedes, SAAB, and many more luxury cars. Servicing the Seattle and Bellevue area since 1986, we specialize in new, and pre-owned vehicles. Our 10-bay service department makes us one of the largest, and most well equipped dealerships outside of Europe.

>DROOL! Man these guys have a little bit of everything on the lot. If you have valid ID, and a large enough cred stick you can even test-drive one of these badass cars!
>Alien Tourist
"From out of town"

>The Manager Chris McGraw is a savvy entrepreneur. Despite a slumping market for luxury Vehicles of all sorts, he has managed to expand Park Place’s sales every year. A lot of corporations get program cars for the upper echelon executives here.
> Drexel
"Yeah, they're blue sunglasses. Close your mouth."

>Here’s a little tidbit kiddies; McGraw has a son, Willie, who likes to borrow his fathers cars, straight from the lot, to make courier runs. Seems Willie has a bit of a chip and gambling problem. In the past he has also provided discreet rental services to various runners, and other unsavories, in exchange for some cold, hard cred. Need a flashy set of wheels? Know how to ask nicely? Here your sweet spot chummer.
>The Saint

The Eatery
Small restaurant Archetype, 48 Yesler Way, Lynn Briemayer,Owner, Bias towards non-Ghoul, No LTG

The Eatery is an establishment that most tourists will never see, nor want to, if they are lucky. Designed to be a neutral place where Ghouls, a small minority that is rapidly growing in Seattle, can meet and discuss their daily lives over a bite to eat. Hidden behind a small cannery the Eatery is very strict on admitting Ghouls only, and maintaining its secrecy.

>Talk about all the ambience of an abattoir. This place is lit like a graveyard on a moonless night and smells like a slaughterhouse at high noon. And listening to these bone-crunching cannibals is like listening to someone scratching a chalkboard with their fingernails. Avoid this joint at all costs, unless you want to be part of that night’s A La Carte menu.
>Digger

>Ghouls don't see like you and me chummers. This place is barely lit in the traditional sense, but in astral this place is lit like a fraggin' carnival. Some sort of anchored spell lights this joint. Remember that chumpals.
>Snake

Madame Xu’s Massage Parlor
Small Massage Parlor Archetype, Corner of Virginia St and Terry Ave, Madame Xu Way, Manager, Subtle bias Against Orks, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-442-8690

Are your aching muscles troubling you? Madame Xu’s has the remedy for you. Hourly and daily rates.

>Man after a long hard run nothing is better than a trip to Madame Xu’s. Her girls are the best at what they do!!!
>Harbringer

>Madame Xu is not actually a real person, but a cover identity. They rotate girls, taking their turn as Madame Xu. This place is a triad-run establishment. Mess around and it might be tragic.
>Downtown Playa

Seattle Liquor Distribution Warehouse
Large Warehouse Archetype, 15455 65th Avenue South, Franko Cosso, Manager, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-0214-1240

Seattle controls liquor retailing very closely, and this central Warehouse allows them to distribute alcohol evenly to the outlying districts.

>Liquor comes straight from boat or plane to here. It is labeled and sent to local retailers.
>Zeus

>The Mob runs this place. Plain and simple! They control the trucks and who gets what. Want some major booze cheap? See Franko Cosso, he is the Mob’s man on the inside.
>Nature Boy
"100% natural, taste tests available"

KSBW Channel 233
Small Trideo Station Archetype, Location Varies, Managers Vary, No bias, No LTG

KSBW Channel 233 is an independent Pirate Trideo Station that operates from a series of vans and pirated satellites. They particularly like to subvert corporate channels, and Aztlan sponsored stations. Their broadcast format is very anti-corporate and pro-environment.

>They are also neck deep in the Seattle Independence Movement. Although no one really runs KSBW, Nicholas Ivanovich is the force behind the Independence people. He has connections with a lot of the Syndicates and polis that run the streets of Downtown and has managed to scoop some of the bigger stations at times. Guy is a pit bull.
>Solid Steel

>Which is why his entourage is mostly muscle boys from the SIM. Apparently NBS and the others took exception to being second best. Nick lost his woman, Rose in what was dubbed by the Star as an accidental electrocution. The SIM boys decided they wanted some hard boys with him at all times, which didn't sit so well with Nick at first. He kept trying to duck them. I guess they must have figured a way to make him see the light.
>Face

>Well, after a couple of Corp Hitters made a pizza pie out of his face, he saw reason.
>Amos

Salga Puedos
Medium Bar and Grill Archetype, 56 Bolivar Ave, Simon Bolivar Chavez,Manager, Subtle bias against non-Latinos and Elves, No LTG

Located South of Downtown this Bar is popular with the local Hispanic populace. Prices on drinks are cheap and the food is spicy but affordable.

>Dude.
>Parker

>What? What?
>Toro

>Do you know what Salga Puedos means?
>Parker

>No, what?
>Toro

>It means Get out while you still can. This place is very, very, very popular with certain off-duty Aztlan employees.
>Parker

Orchard Trailer Park
Trailer Park Archetype, 4011 South 146th Street, Jerry Shaw, Manager, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-243-1210

Orchard Trailer Park is a run down nasty slum by all appearances, but deep inside this park is much more than Trailer Trash Barbie ever bargained for, chummers. The Seattle Independence Movement maintains a substantial armory and a number of safe houses. The movement uses this warren of winding and crowded trailers to rest up and plan their operations in Seattle.

>This place is rated a blanket ‘Z’ by Lone Star, and if they send any one inside for any reason they usually send at least three Mobmasters and air support. The SIM boys make any incursion into this park a real experience - its not unusual to find hardened bunker or two with anti-tank missiles and PACs on hard points. The Feds are forever trying to get someone on the inside of this place, but as of yet have had little luck.
>Sarge

>The Movement is financed by a lot of corporations indirectly - The Big Ten would love to have Seattle in their pockets like New York. A lot of Seattle’s prominent citizens fund the movement as well. One corporation that isn't funding the Movement is Ares Macrotechnology. Ares has sponsored several runs specifically targeted at property damage and the Movements Leaders. The recent influx of military-grade heavy weapons has made these runs especially dangerous of late.
>Zeus

>A walk thru this park is like a step into Hell. Raw sewage, and trash make that walk a sweet one, add to that the armed camp mentality and the occasional firefight, and you get the scene. The city has allowed services to lapse, or cancelled them outright. Fire crews have been directed not respond to the Park unless the fire threatens to spread outside the park. Electricity has been cut as well as other utilities. The Movement has managed to pirate some of these services or set up their own, but some of the local corps have also ignored the Governments orders and continued to provide services.
>Face

Cascade Center
Small Hospital and Clinic Archetype, 19655 1st Avenue South, Dr. Keith Lochrain, Chief Medical Resident, Bias towards Asians, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-824-9992

This facility located just south of Sea-Tac has some of the hottest slicers this side of Chiba, and some SOTA ware not normally found outside Military Chop Shops. Its location near the Airport makes it popular with all sorts of customers, not all locals either. Dr Keith Lochrain was a Naval Surgeon who spent time cutting for the SEALs and Force Recon.

>The good doctor also cuts for the local Intel boys - NSA and CIA hard boys get their wires here. Lochrain’s papers list him as retired, honorable discharge, with numerous decorations, but he obviously still has some connections, which explains his access to the real neat hardware.
>Downtown Playa

Wilhelmi Lysleul
Winery Archetype, 1416 34th Avenue, Seattle, Madeline Lysleul, Owner and Manager, No bias LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-325-3051

Sprawling across a dozen acres, Wilhelmi Lysleul produces some two thousand cases of wine each year. Tasting rooms are available by appointment and during the summer, usually June. Prices range from a hundred Nuyen to over ten thousand Nuyen per bottle. Lysleul also makes their own cheeses, making this a must see for anyone visiting Seattle.

>Want to impress a contact? A date? Anyone? Here’s the place to do it! This place has world class wines, and some of the best Cheese outside of Wisconsin. It’s expensive as all get out, but man the view alone is worth it. A dozen acres of pristine orchards, good food and a great sunset make this place an A on my list.
>Alicia DeVries
"Path of the Fury"

>Lysleul also houses some very secure tasting rooms, with Magical Security and anti-surveillance devices of all sorts. High-tech stuff! Physical security isn't very obtrusive; they prefer passive detection systems and hard boys to handle problems quietly.
>Alien Tourist
"From out of Town"

>They do provide secure access points to the Matrix as well, for a price.
>Zeus

Preston’s
Nightclub Archetype, 4818 17th Avenue Northwest, Trey Preston, Manager, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-782-1680

Preston’s is located on the rooftop of the Naori Building. With a large pool, a two-story Trideo screen and an open-air patio area, Preston’s is one of Seattle’s premiere nightspots.

>Trey Preston was a Star Detective for the better part of a decade. Started off as street patrol, did some time as a FRT boy, and another three years in Vice. How he managed to front the capitol to buy this joint is a point of contention. Preston’s has a strict dress code, and those who don't look like they spent enough on their wardrobe won't be admitted.
>Parker

>No contentions chummer, Trey Preston was a dirty-ass cop. He took every form of kick back and bribe there was. He has connections with La Cosa Nostra, that’s how he afforded this place after losing his pension.
>Jimmy B

>It’s not uncommon to see some of Seattle’s hottest models and stars hobnobbing with the underworld’s glitterati. Security is unobtrusive but tight, and a lot of these kids come complete with matching bodyguards.
>Zeus

The Tool Crib
Bar/Nightclub archetype, 1002 Yale Ave, A. Jeminez, Manager, Subtle bias toward straights, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-204-446-6557

One of Seattle's premier "underground" nightspots, The Tool Crib is a three-level dance club featuring some of the best pure electronic and dance music from the last 30 years. Drinks are reasonably priced, and there are nightly drink specials. No food is served. Many of the glitterati come here when they're visiting Seattle but don't want to be mobbed at Penumbra or Dante's.

>Look, I hate to be the guy who brings this up, but the Tool Crib is, you know, a gay bar. I'm not saying that means we should all go down there with pitchforks and torches, but you should know about it before you go. Al, the owner, doesn't care who you are, but some of the patrons are pretty territorial, and don't like straight chicas or brothers in there. Just so you know.
>The Saint

>That's one of the things that actually makes it nice for biz. If you're not part of the scene, no one expects you to go there. Plus, there are still some guys old-fashioned enough to hesitate to follow you into someplace like this. Stupid, if you ask me, but that's the way of it.
>Downtown Playa

>As if it's the sexual orientation of the patrons you should know about. If anything, it's the drugs that make this place stand out. Straight up chemicals, chips, whatever! It's the under-30 party scene, you know? Everybody's got to be messed up. That makes for rude and clumsy people. Over-wireds - you know who you are - watch yourself.
>BigEasy

Import Auto Garage
Auto garage archetype, 450 13th St., Sammy LaToncha, Owner, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-554-5499

Import Auto is considered by most to be the best garage in town for repairs on "import" autos, including Toyota, Eurocar, Mitsubishi, Rolls-Royce, and so on. With 30 years of experience and a helpful, courteous staff, Import Auto is relied-on by executives, trid stars and politicians for their repair needs.

>Right. "Import." Because so many cars are made in the UCAS. As if!
>Grange

>Sammy's completely impermeable, by the way. He keeps the business he keeps because he's a man of unimpeachable character. No amount of money will get him to sell out his clients.
>Zeus

>Maybe, but he's perfectly willing to work on less-than-legal vehicles for the right price. And I don't mean he’ll fix your cannoned-up Mobmaster; I mean, if you've got a Phaeton - a standard Phaeton - and you need repairs, he's willing to do them. But if you start bringing military hardware around, he's going to call the Feds. Don't be stupid.
>Drexel
"Yeah, they're blue sunglasses. Close your mouth"

Zack's Gym
Gym archetype, 1200 166th St., Zack Brown, Owner, Extreme bias toward the unfit, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-455-144-8779

Considered by many to be the best of the underground gyms, Zack's has an extraordinary assortment of weightlifting, cardiovascular, and cyber-therapy equipment, as well as training in boxing and several self-defense courses. A staff of uncertified but extremely competent trainers and therapists are always present and anxious to assist customers. Rates are reasonable, and membership is discreet.

>They're not kidding. You wouldn't believe the stuff Zack's got in this place. It's the basement of an old warehouse, so it ain't easy to find, but once you get in there...oh, man! It's my favorite place to get away from the wife and kids.
>Jimmy B.

>The weights and cardio drek are nothing special, nothing you can't get in a thousand other places for only a little more. But Zack doesn't care about ware or SIN. And the cyber-therapy equipment and staff are the best you can get on the streets. I went down the MBW road recently, and when the doc let me leave, I could barely walk straight. A couple of weeks at Zack's, and I could move well enough to at least do some work. A couple of months, and I was moving in ways I couldn't ever have imagined. Do yourself a favor: if you get ware - any ware - get therapy, and get it here. It's the only way you'll get the most out of your new gear. And Zack knows some good docs, too.
>Messianic
"I will show you the truth and the light."

>Therapy - and intensive therapy - is also the only way you can learn to move like a normal person when you want to. I can spot a joker with wires from a kilometer out, and someone with cyberlimbs from two. But therapy can teach you how to get some control over your kinesics. Completely essential if you're ever going to try to not look like what you really are.
>Solid Steel

The Holistic Garden
Medium retail store/spa clinic, 501 S. Jackson Street, Jamie "Harmony" Phillips, Strong bias against cyber, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-748-5168

The Holistic Garden promotes self-improvement through natural remedies and biological and alternative medicines. A while variety of natural drugs and biological products for skin and hair are available, as well as acupuncture, hydro-massage, and other services are available in the spa. Jamie also conducts total-immersion clinics for small groups to educate them on the benefits of natural self-improvement.

>Holistic Garden also takes special order requests. If you can't find it anyplace else, they might be able to get it for you. I've heard they can get things from both the Aztlan and the Tir for the right price
>Nature Boy
"100% natural, taste tests available"

>Jamie "Harmony"? Somebody must’ve heard wrong, its Jamie "Tuner". Total-immersion clinics, my hoop, The Tuner has the best bioware clinic around, may not be the hottest stuff out there, but she'll have you in and out in 10 days, and ain't nobody can tell you just had surgery
>Chords
"No thanks, chum, I make beautiful music all by my lonesome "

>What the customer wants, my bank account gets! Cha-ching!
>Plant Stalker

Skidmarks
Garage and adjoining tattoo parlor, 420 East Pike, Sabrina Sonada, Friendly to Yakuza, runners, no negative bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-524-6282

Skidmarks operates as a motorcycle garage during the day and a tattoo parlor at night. Sabrina's specialty is hand-tuning bikes for performance, but also handles regular maintenance, rebuilds, and any sort of motorcycle work. The garage closes at 6pm, and the adjoining office is opened at 7pm to let Sabrina work her other skill at tattoo artistry. The place employs 3 part-time personnel as well, Fritz who works in the garage, Arista who works in the parlor, and Zeke who works in both.

>Skidmarks is the A+ bomb! All my bikes go through there before I give up on them!
>Kanevil the Green

>Sonada? As in Ryo Sonada, formerly of the Yak, ex-Ishikyo Oyabun? Wonder what's in her pretty little head...
>Yak-cracker

>She's one hot chica, with some mad scribble skills, but she ain't his. Got it on good authority she a natural blond, ain't no Jap-Yak like that.
>Canvas
"The pinnacle of [meta]human achievement is art"

School of the Red Dragon
School, Chinatown Seattle, Xian Zhong, Owner, Bias against Triad, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-897-0954

An abandoned bank, the building bears no name, nor has it any signs. Those who live in the area are the only ones who know that the school exists. Those who study the art of Kung Fu behind its walls come from the slums of Chinatown, and gave it its name because of the master who teaches them.

>Its surreal, it is. My mother says it used to be a Savings & Loan building. Now it’s China once you go inside. The glass roof fell away long ago, and the upper stories are full of pitfalls. Master Zhong has planted bamboo and other plants in the old courtyard, she has, and teaches in the lower level rooms.
>Sohn Chu

>So...the Red Dragon? Isn't that well, a little clichéd?
>Curious Greg

>Xian Zhong, aka Inferno, aka the Blossom of the Lotus Triad's most sought after target, "The Red Dragon". A master of the blade and Kung Fu, a dangerous woman with ruby red eyes and a balance tail to match. The actual address of the school is $dg^7*4...PANIC NOW!...<Ah, my apologies, but certain information should not be revealed to all those who use this connection>...END PANIC...%8*#209n't say I never gave you anything.
>Captain Obvious
"If it isn't Obvious, it isn't the complete story"

>I am in your debt, friend. I shall repay you for your troubles.
>Steel

Firefly's Jar
Firefly Island, Elliot Bay, Jennifer Estasi, Proprietor/Lead Chemist, No bias, LTG NA /UCAS-SEA-206-171-8881

Firefly's Jar is the leading manufacturer of custom, hand-made fireworks. Located on a small island formed from land reclaimed from the bay, Firefly's does a brisk business selling to those who want that little extra something, or that unique display for the corporate party.

>Fireworks, piffle, sparkly, or fireworks boom, flashy?
>Misha

>She'll do custom explosives, if you can afford it. She takes pride in her work, and doesn't want any heat coming down on the store. No traceable residue, no ritual links possible back to her, its near perfect, but expensive as hell, and she needs lead time to make it
>Reese

>But is she any good, or just have a nice cookbook?
>Posh

>Yes. Jen's a double degreed Chemist and Chemical Engineer. She knows her stuff. Give her some residue, and she will not only determine what type of explosive it was, but trace it back to the factory, sometimes even a batch number, based on the chemical composition.
>Symphony

Steel Rain
Large Casino Archetype, 160771 South Cleveland Street, Patches, Owner and Operator, Strong bias for the poor and toward tech-heads, Strong bias against corp-sec, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-815-379-2255

Just on the southern edge of Downtown is Steel Rain. It's a home away from home for nostalgic businessmen from across the Pacific. Twenty-four hours a day, you can hear the vibrantly chaotic sounds of three hundred pachinko machines in this building. They are lined up facing each other in long rows of twenty-five machines. At the end of each row is a changing machine spits out small, nearly indestructible metal-ceramic ball bearings. One Nuyen will get you 400 balls.

Pachinko works like it always has, but bound Spirits, holography, miniature drones and simsense have made it more than just watching the steel rain shower down through spinners and pins. These machines are always in top condition and are upgraded regularly. Steel Rain is a virtual Mecca for Japanese pachinko faithful. The prizes run the gamut from cheap food, to toys, to fairly expensive jewelry and watches.

Security is tight, as the man in charge, Patches, is Maximum Metal. So far as anyone can tell, this eight-foot behemoth is at least sixty percent combat-quality cybernetics. Both legs and his left arm are full cyber replacement, and he's been fully body plated as well. He's always out front, and one must assume he's got a sleep regulator as well, as he's there for days at a time. His staff consists of three or four nice looking girls on the other side of some decent-strength armored wall and two-way monitors.

Patches always has a soft spot for folk who look like they happen to be out of luck. He's always got a few extra kilograms of ball bearings in a pocket that he happily hands over to folk who look like they could use a package of krill cakes or a cheap thermo blanket.

>You have to watch your ass around Patches, that freak throws a punch that dents a Mobmaster
>Black Dog

>Sure, you feebs try to boost a couple of retired sarariman on P-man's square, get tore up and you blame him for being in traction for a month. Bad karma dude!
>Bubbles XXX000

>Master Patches is to be commended for his most excellent work in recreating a Japanese parlor here in Seattle. My associates and I love to come and spend an enjoyable hour or two with his innovative machines.
>Mr. Magic

Oak's Plaza Dental
Shadow Dentist's office, 3 Oak Plaza, dislike of debt collectors and members of the medical establishment, distrust of law enforcement types. LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-867-538-9911

The modern shadowrunner or SINless individual often overlooks some of the smaller needs, such as hygiene. In particular, dental hygiene! With a diet of food such as Sloppy Soy and high-action Choco-Bars, teeth can rot very easily. Unfortunately, dentistry is one area of medicine very under the thumb of corporate interests. No SIN or corporate equivalent, no fillings. It's a rare facility that breaks these rules and Dr. Forrest Sherman, DDS, runs one of them. For a few Nuyen more in 'processing costs', he'll be happy to provide services to the systematically disadvantaged. His facilities are spartan but clean, and run on normal business hours.

>Let me tell you, brother, this guy is a lifesaver. A little nervous, maybe, but I suppose that comes with dealing with folks like me. I had to get a root canal after a particularly bad bar fight, and he's the only guy who even let me in the door.
>Silver Tooth Tony
"You never know when a silver bite comes in handy..."

>Meh, he's just doing what anyone would in his position. The Mafia's leaning on him hard, and he's doing anything he can to keep his business afloat. We just represent an untapped market. In fact, he sold me some nitrous oxide a few weeks ago, and he installed a tooth-compartment in a friend of mine's mouth just the other day. He's a good fella, though. Treats everybody like everybody else--'cept if they've got a badge, of course. I hope he stays in business.
>Helen Wheels

Public Access Matrix Terminal No: 3278
Corner of Becket St and Carnegie Rd, No Bias.

A public access matrix terminal.

>Oh god, not this.
>Captain Chaos

>This terminal has become something of legend in the shadowrunning community. It's not that it's any different from any of the other terminals out there (although it is older than most); it’s just that it's a piece of history that's still standing for some reason. It was from this terminal that various deckers throughout history have made some of the largest datasteals, due to it having been in such a horrific area that was later re-developed. The old terminal still stands, mostly due to the public redevelopment plans being adjusted from the terminal. It's seen brainwaves via datajacks of deckers such as Mirage, Echo Dolphin, Fastjack, and of course, the good Captain Chaos himself.
>Chimp

>As a result of its legendary status, it's become something of an initiation among some deckers, to make large datasteals from that very terminal. The Star, however, has picked up on this, and they keep an eye on the thing. Plenty of up and coming deckers have been snagged because they thought they were good enough to make a break from the fabled 3278. Sometimes they're not snagged then and there, either. Sometimes they're just logged, and the Star gives them an offer they can't refuse...
>Ice G

>I'm so embarrassed.
>Captain Chaos

>You're not the only one.
>Fastjack

DeLon Design
Medium Retail Store/805 N Palatine Ave, Tony (Pronounced To-nay) DeLon, Strong bias against the Poor, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-823-485-9203

DeLon design is one of the best places in Seattle to find the latest fashions being favored by the social elite, as well as any custom-tailored clothing that one can pay for. Much of Seattle's upper crust is rumored to shop here, with customers ranging from Mafioso to mega-corporate management. All customers are equal in Tony's eyes, some more equal than others though, depending on the size of their credstick.

The merchandise ranges from the latest fashions in the boardrooms, to the flashiest clothes being worn on the dance floor. They all have one thing in common, however: their hefty price tag.

If money isn't an object and style is your game, then DeLon's is for you.

>So why the hell should we lowly shadowrunners care?
>Cynic

>Think about it, omae. Custom tailor jobs? Corporate elite? Someone's got to take the measurements, and any fashion designer worth his lisp is going to take the measurements by hand, or have someone do it for him. Grease the right palms and you just may be able to get a bug planted, or find out what kind of heat or armor a mark is packing, or at the very least get some female suit's measurements. Karen King. Rowl.
>Voyeur


Bold As Brass
Weapon Shop archetype, 9201 Market Avenue North, Ethan Phillips, Owner, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-405-667-6658

With an extremely bright and colorful exterior, this has got to be one of the most cheery looking weapon retailers in Seattle. Ethan is a genuine firearm connoisseur, with a high tolerance for those less knowledgeable about your average sidearm, making his small shop a little more welcoming than some of the bigger retailers. High popularity amongst your average sprawl denizen and an experienced gun owner keeps trade brisk.

>Rumours have it that the owner is an ex-runner, or at least someone with extensive military training and lots of field time. He's had personal experience with most of the stuff he sells, and he knows what he's talking about. He's a nice guy...just don't piss him off. I've witnessed first hand what he can do armed with nothing more than a credstick and some brute force.
>Demonifuge

>He does some off-the-wall custom jobs, I can tell you that for free. I love the fact my Franchi Spas has a compartment for my toothbrush.
>Wallbanger

>Wallbanger, the drugs are working, just not in the way you think.
>Demonifuge

>The owner is a goddamn psychopath, I tell you this now.
>Vortex

>You wouldn't be that little punk who attempted to lift that chromed
Savalette from the counter, would you? Just count yourself lucky that taser was the only thing I had to hand. How’s the limp, you little fragger?
>PointBlank

The Dancing Ronin
Nightclub Archetype, 4242 Benton Street, Koshiro Mishura, owner, Slight bias against Trolls and Orks, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-532-982-3221

One of the more bizarre nightspots in Seattle, the Dancing Ronin is contained within what appears at first glance to be nothing more than a large warehouse. A small, comparatively subtle green neon sign indicates the entrance. However, the inside of the club is something of a marvel to behold. The spacious interior has been segmented into four distinctly different musical areas with the use of giant slabs of specially treated reinforced glass, so that nightclub patrons appear to be dancing inside one of four giant rectangular prisms, two at ground level, two on the first floor. Sound proofed "buffer" areas containing walkways and stairwells provide access to adjoining sections, in addition to some small seating areas provided for tired partygoers to escape the noise and relax in comparative peace for a few minutes.

>Here's the voice of experience, ladies. I wouldn't suggest wearing any low-cut tops when you're dancing on any of the ground level rooms otherwise you'll attract a lot of attention, unwanted or otherwise, from those dancing immediately above you. Drool on glass is so passé
>Razorsmile

>All that glass, I bet it looks *really* pretty at the end of a hard nights partying, with the sweat, the beer and the drool. Nice. Who's stupid idea was this?
>Ubergeist

>A great place to go if you want to make friends with the Yakuza, that’s for sure. Watch your step. I also heard the Dancing Ronin has a well hidden fifth basement area which is little more than a combat arena, where those unfortunate enough to offend the Yaks sensibilities get treated to their own private 'party'. At best you'll get a severe beating, at worst...use your imagination, chummers.
>TenTonHammmer

>All of TenTonHammers observations are simply rumours started by my less successful competitors in a fit of jealously. The Yakuza hold no sway in my establishment and all this talk of a secret 'combat arena' is pure fiction.
>JadeDragon

<Yeah right! I got some pretty unfunny scars from your non-existent arena, you fraghead! <<<DisplayImage:SuckingChestWound.jpg>>>
>ColdSteele

>Ouch. Ouch. Ouch.
>TenTonHammer.

In The Shadows
Club archetype,Aurora Street and Mercer, Owner: Rupert Mills, Manager: Mike Francis / LTG: NA/UCAS-SEA-206-821-7928

Despite the name, In the Shadows is not some sort of runner bar; rather it's a gothic/industrial/fetish nightclub in the basement of the Universal Omnitech office tower downtown. Rupert Mills bought the entire basement in 2058 and has been leasing parts of it to various organizations since then.

> The basement wasn't really "bought" - it was severance pay for Rupert when Omnitech laid him off.
> Trailsinger

> That's a mighty big settlement! What did Mills do there?
> Rachel, ESQ

> Saw, my friend, saw. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
> Red Wraith

In the Shadows is managed by Miles Francis and several of his friends. Bemoaning the lack of clubs for people in the Goth/Industrial scene, Francis scraped up the money to rent 1000sq feet Friday and Saturday nights. Even without a liquor license, the club was a success, and a license and 5 day a week operations soon followed (The club is closed Mondays and Tuesdays).

> Since it's downtown, the club attracts yuppies and corp kids playing dress-up more than the organizers would like.
> Rapture

Besides the unique location, the club is well known for three things:
Friendly staff and community-oriented patrons, a variety of competent and creative DJs, and theme nights on the first and third Saturday of each month. Cover charge is 10y, or 20y if you don't adhere to the Gothic/Industrial/fetish dress code.

Enigma
Small Club and Restaurant Archetype,220 4th Avenue South Winter, Owner, Exclusive Membership, Ltg 206-748-9600

Known as THE place for Corporate Executives, Enigma offers the high-powered businessman or woman a chance to relax in the comfort they deserve. The bar stocks a collection of the rarest spirits in the world and Enigma employs 3 5-star gourmet chefs versed in world cuisine. Club hours are 1600 until 0500.

Each member is treated to a very private eating and drinking area. Any and all persons wishing to join this club must be sponsored by an existing member. In the corporate world, you aren't a player until you hold a card for this club.

>End "official" version. Truth is you'll never see any corporate "executive" in the place. It's all just a cover. If you can find someone with an "in", security will allow you into the club proper. It's a two-drink minimum cover where a beer will run you 1,000 Nuyen.
>Mr.S

>FRAG THAT! A grand a drink just to hang with some overly rich dreks?
>Trixie

>It's worth every Nuyen. S didn't say WHY people go to Enigma. If you want to find information on anyone or anything, this is the place to go. Every seating area comes with a panel that controls a small light over the table. Red means you want privacy, Green means you are looking for info, Yellow if you are there to sell, Blue if you are there to trade. Information peddlers will go from table to table trading information for information or Nuyen. The cost is worth it for the paydata you can get from this place.
>MadameDoko

>So how the frag do you get in this place?
>SamIam

>Well that's the tricky part. You CAN'T break into this place. The guards at the doors are all Adepts and when my chummer took a look astrally, they saw some heavy mojo protecting the place. There are people around the city that can "sponsor" you into the club (read: give you a card that you pass to the guards and they let you in). Expect to cough up some serious cash for the invite.
>Mr.S

>Try the Tailor down the street from the Ares tower, "Viggo Telli's." Ask for Gus. If he likes you, he can get you in.
>Eye-Spy

>So who is Winter? Anyone have info on him?
>SamIam

>Find that answer and you'll have a lifetime membership to Enigma and a hefty surge to your bank account. Just don't bother asking at the club. It's the quickest way to the door.
>Mr.S

>Winter will always tell it to you straight.
>MadameDoko

Mamma J's Bistro and Cyber Cafe
Small Cafe, 2901 Taylor Avenue North, Jennifer Alton, Owner, No Bias, Ltg 206-770-1111

Harkening back to the days when all everyone wanted was a cup of coffee and an (going way back here) Internet connection. Mamma 'J' Jennifer Alton has set up this small NeoRetroNeoBeatnik cafe in the basement of a residential high-rise. Everything she could think of went into this place: Deep Plush Armchairs, Pillows Galore, Odd Shaped Tables and Chairs, and don't forget...Real Coffee. Come for the smoky atmosphere, come for the comfortable 'trix chairs. Come for poetry night! Come to Mamma J's tonight!

>And pick up a run by 2 AM
>Coffee Lover's Delight

>Or slag a bank. Word is Mamma J pays for the real coffee so the rest of her clients don't have to pay as much. Her connection is apparently top of the line, and her grid practically untraceable.
>Java Bean

>Yeah, if you believe all the drek you read on the nodes. Think about what you're saying then talk. Grids are grids. You can have trouble getting in, but the data trail always leads you back.
>The Voice of Reason

>I know what I read.
>Java Bean

>I know you're wrong.
>The Voice of Reason

>Thank you for the enlightening comments, both of you, now get out; I'm trying to enjoy myself. <Sluuuurp.Effect>
>Obsidian

Crossroads Shopping Mall
Small Mall archetype, 144 Southwest 153rd Street, Kermit Hammer, mall President, No Bias, Ltg 206-772-3267

The Crossroads Shopping Mall is a quaint little establishment sitting humbly in its upper middle class surroundings. Consisting of about twenty stores, with two larger department stores, it happens to be one of the smaller malls in Seattle, but that does not mean it is lesser than its bigger brothers. No, the Crossroads takes pride in its design, and its unusually large Toy Store.

The two-level complex divides the smaller stores between two floors. The second level is a balcony level opening over a large open mall garden. Two larger "bridges" connect the sides, taking care to not block the precious sunlight that filters down from skylights that run the length of the promenade. Escalators and elevators are located at either end of the mall. Entrances are located through the center of the mall, and through each of the Department stores.

The focal point of the Crossroads, however, is Ergen's Toy Store. A huge affair that takes up both levels, Ergen's rests opposite Macy's and Sears-Penny's, snuggling nicely in the center of the mall. The decoration is that of most children's dreams; life-size versions of current toys stand at attention, while a huge creation of connecting blocks depicts an ancient castle complete with knight and a fire-breathing dragon.

>The only real point of any interest in the Crossroads is Ergen's Toy Store. Everything else you can find there is just an over-priced version of anything you can find at any other store across the greater metropolitan area. Of course, it appeals more to the children than anything else.
>White Lightning

>Word is that there's a small arms dealer operating from somewhere in the Crossroads, but I haven't been able to get in contact with anyone who could get me in contact so I don't know the details.
>Social Inept

>I do know that Ergen actually had to shut down the store a couple years ago, anyone have any details on that?
>Chromed Coif

>Transformers...it was all about Transformers.
>Maximus Prime

>Literally, he'd had his prized collection down and a bunch of 'runners shot it out trying to get it back. Apparently they had to hunt down Geppetto and Pinocchio to get it back. I kid you not, sometimes I wish I were...kidding, I mean.
>Obsidian

Trideo Shack
Small retail store, 503 S. Jackson Street, Jakob Michkoff, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-748-5202

Trideo Shack is an international chain of small component electronics stores. Each store is an individually owned franchise under Cross Applied Technologies. TS offers the widest variety of components ranging from resistors and capacitors to adapters, cables, and miscellaneous technological bits for electronic devices everywhere.

>This place is THE place to find that special adapter you need.
>Ampere
"I like beans!"

>You can practically make your own detonators, switches, etc. from the selection of misc. junk they have in there. The technicians/salesmen are just about useless. The owner is the only knowledgeable one there.
>Heartstone
"Make it hurt so good!"

>They also have all kinds of cheap deck parts, trideo sets, portable communications and of course, toys! Emphasis on cheap!
>UniFlash
"Ouch, I'm not supposed to bend that way!"

Amp's Olde Repair Shoppe
Vehicle Repair Shop Archetype, 3259 Perkins Lane W, Ahira, Head Mechanic, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-785-2237

A medium-sized warehouse just off Magnolia Blvd, Amp's Olde Repair Shoppe is run by its head mechanic, a man only known as Ahira. He charges fair prices for above average quality work, but make sure that you call ahead. The quality of work has brought back several regulars, and the work orders often are more than Ahira and his assistants can tackle in one day.

>Above average is right, if only a bit of an understatement. Ahira does top-notch work, and charges less than most of his competitors would. Rumor has it that he also does other, less legitimate, business, including re-sprays, counterfeit license plates, and some not-so-legal upgrades. Most walk-ins, and about half of the regulars don't know this though, since you'd have to know Ahira or one of his assistants personally to even think about getting a job like that done.
>All-Out

>Amp's Olde Repair Shoppe doesn't just work on cars and bikes Chummers. I've seen helicopters, boats, and even Ahira's personal Deuce-And-A-Half, a monster of a truck known as Angelina. Don't think about ripping the man off though, or trying to steal something from him. Rumor has it that there's enough explosives and weaponry to take on Ft. Lewis' entire complement of troops...and win.
>Talon
"No, I'm not that mage from Boston."

>Ahira has his connections to the underworld of Seattle. He was the rigger and mechanic for a runner group, run by a man called Amp. His connections run deep, and a few of his teammates still work with him, even though the group has been disbanded for almost a year.
>JRico

Aztechnology Complex

Pyramid at a Glance:

Main Entrance: Broadway Avenue East & East Harrison Street
Construction Started: 2022
Construction Completed: 2030
Complex Dimensions: 500 meters by 500 meters (Main Building, 195 meters by 195 meters and 300 meters tall.)
Floors: 72
Elevators: 50
Population: 5000 permanent Residents
Human: 72%
Elf: 13%
Dwarf: 2%
Ork: 11%
Troll:1%
Other: 1%
Per Capita Income: 52,000¥
Below Povert Level: 0%
On Fortunes Active Trader List: 2%
Corporate Affiliation: 100%
Voting Precincts: 0
Education:
<12 Years: 1%
High School Equivalency: 26%
College Equivalency: 61%
Advanced Studies Certificate: 12%
Hospitals and Clinics: 6
Ltg Access Number: 2206-AZTECH

Easily one of the most recognizable sites in Downtown Seattle, the Aztechnology Compound is both an awe inspiring and fearsome reminder of that corporations power and presence in Seattle. With all the events surronding the Aztlan government, and its recent loss of their Denver sector, and world wide criticism of its Yucatan campaign, it is asy to think that Aztechnology would be facing similar difficulties. However that couldn't be farther from the truth. Having released three new series of Stuffers combined with an advertising and media blitz unlike any seen before, the corporations stock prices have soared. Recently Aztechnology has announced that its Seattle Complex is celebrating the companies good fortunes by a public Gala, a massive event in which the compound will be open to the public, and Aztecnnology will provide a wide variety of goods and services free of charge, or at greatly reduced prices. Prepartions for this massive celebration which is planned for this summer, are well under way.

>What the frag? Aztechnology is throwing a party for the people Seattle? Since when did Aztechnology do anything like this?
>Sixtshot

>Aztechnology is scoring massive PR points with this move Sweet 16. They have been pumping this party up on every Network, the matrix, heck even handing out flyers to people on the street. They are opening the first nine floors to party goers, with cheap stuffers and drinks, plus some free doodads for the first cople of thousand of people to hit the doors, along with some raffles for nicer stuff. They have hired some bands to play, and are planning fireworks and other displays. (Magic is the rumor...)

But even a massive this massive street party pales compared to the exclusive party being thrown up on the top floor, the so caled "Temple." The Mayor, The UCAS Representative for Seattle, the Seattle Senator, the United Corporate Council, the Japanese Ambassador to Seattle, and more have been invited to this exsculsive shin-dig.Security of course promises to be ultraparanoid, but imagine what kind of power party this wil be,neh?
>Zeus

>I hear the Azzies are planning a massive blood ritual to coincide with this so called party, unless you want to end up on the sacrificial alter chummers I'd suggest you'd get out of town!
>Slick

>Right. Time for someone to stop slotting their Karthon the Barbarian sims and start facing real life.
>Frog

Council Island

Council Island at Glance

District Size: Approximately 25 square kilometers
Population: 3,000
Human: 34%
Elf: 26%
Dwarf: 8%
Ork: 23%
Troll: 4%
Other: 5%
Population Density: Approximately 120 per square kilometer
Per Capita Income: 67,000¥
Below Poverty Level: 0%
On Fortunes Active Trade List: 1%
Corporate Affiliation: 2%
Education:
<12 Years: 0%
High School Equivalency: 15%
College Equivalency: 56%
Advanced Studies Certificates: 29%
Hospitals and Clinics: 2
Ltg Access Number: 2206-CI

Recent events between Tshmishian and the Salish-Shidhe Council have made Council Island a hell of a place to work and live. Security has tightened to an extreme level, with armed Salish Rangers providing security for the island. In the last month at least two groups objecting to so called "Salish" and "Injun" acts of "mass murder" have set off car bombs at the check points on Intercity 90. Lone Star has doubled its patrols on the roadways and offered to place an FRT on a five minute response maximum. All of these tensions may make visitors tot he island nervous, but does little to dampen the natural beautyof Council Island or the spirits of those who work there.

>The first bomb was a remote controlled Ford Americar, filled with explosives. It detonated, but not completely-poor wiring. the second very nearly offed a busload of grade school kids on a tour. The Rangers dealt with both of those pretty damn well, with minimal injuries to everyone. So far a wide variety of groups have claimed responsibilty for these bombings, but as of yet the Salish and the Star haven't released any official suspects. This has meant that working on the island has become even more difficult than it was before.
>Tribal Warrior

>Organized Crime has tried and tried to find a way to get some one on the island under their thumbs, but to date no one has even so much as managed to get candid pictures of any one important. Crime is minimal on the island,since nearlly everyone that even sets foot on the island is carefully screened and required to under thurough background checks that can take weeks. And of course there are no gangs on the island.If it wasn't for the fact that living on Council Island is like living on a floating target, it'd be a nice place to work and live.
>Hand

>The Island has had its security problems in the past, but with the attacks against the Island and Island stff, security has been beefed up tremendously, if you need to do business on Council Island plan ahead people, and remember that this is sovereign Salish-Shidhe territory, not just another part of the Sprawl.
>Solid Steel

Politics

Jon Moses is th aging ambassador from the Salish-Shidhe Council, still aided by his competent adn attractive second Lady Laura Drywell. Together the two have proven to be level headed during this very stressful time between the NAN, the Salish and the UCAS. The islands many Diplomats, and Bureaucrats will sorely miss the Chief in the coming years, since he has announced his intention to retire after this year.

>In no small part due to the number of younger political "Hawks" who have called for a more hard line approach to politics in Seattle, and with the UCAS. Chief Moses has dealt with problems and situations that could have easily sparked a war with class and pinnaz. It will be a shame to lose him.
>Diplomat

>Fragging apologist! Moses is nothing more than a Pale Face loving spineless coward. The Salish needs real leadership!Its about time we showed the Anglos who won the west!
>Redman

Geography and Demographics

Only 25 square kilometers, the island is linked to Seattle by the Intercity bridge. Authorized travelers can also use several of the various ferry services to come ashore.

Locations of Intrest

Intercity Bridge Checkpoint
Small Bunker Archetype, Intercity Bridge, Lt. Daniel John, OIC, No Bias, No Public Ltg

This checkpoint was constructed after several go-gangs managed to bypass Lone Star patrols and Island Security, wreacking havoc on the island. An agreement with Lone Star allows the checkpoint to be staffed by both Island Security personel and Lone Star officers. All travellers on the Intercity bridge are required to clear the checkpoint.

>A squat ugly little building, the bunker is constructed from ferrocrete and reinforced steel. The roadway a hundred yards from the checkpoint is narrowed to one lane, and then with in a hundred feet it is obstructed to prevent ramming. At least four Lone Star officers and four tribal warriors are present at all time. They also keep a modified mobmaster behind the building, and some nifty toys just in case.
>Wary Traveller

Bellevue

Bellevue at a Glance

District Size: Approximately 242 square kilometers
Population: 212,456
Human: 60%
Elf: 12%
Dwarf: 3%
Ork: 22%
Troll: 2%
Other: 1%
Population Density: Approximately 861 per square kilometer
Per Capita Income: 112,000 ¥
Below Poverty Line: 17%
On Fortunes Active Trader List: 1%
Corporate Affiliation: 89%
Voting Precincts: 2
Education:
<12 Years: 19%
High School Equivalency: 31%
College Equivalency: 31%
Advanced Studies Certificates: 19%
Hospitals and Clinics: 11
Ltg Access Number: 9206

Long a play ground for the privileged and wealthy, Bellevue has earned a reputation as a Snobbish District, filled with the idle, vapid rich. Nothing could be farther from the truth!

Bellevues forested hills and comfortable homes have long been a favorite with those looking to get away from it all. The Districts pristine beauty is slowly being restored as apartment towers are torn down, and replaced with elegant gardens and forests.

Any tourist can easily find endless hours of entertainment in Bellevues Business Center. Spas, Gardens, Theaters, Clubs, and some of the best restraraunts in the Sprawl make Bellevue an exciting place to be!

>Bellevue is home to most self centered ego centric people I have ever seen. Kids walk around in their Zaibatsu jackets, stylin' their Whitelaw Electric Sunglasses, and their faux elf ears-its enough to make me vomit!
>Darkside

>Sure maybe at the Amin Place Arcade, or maybe down in Bellevue Square. Step away from the business district and out into those "pristine" hills and you'll see what the truely wealthy and famous wear everyday. Just watch out for their bodyguards and security details, chummer.
>Princess

>Bellevue has always been a white collar crime town. Everyday some one is caught with their hands in the cookie jar. Apparently all that Corporate money that flows into the District is too tempting too pass up, and not a day passes in which some Sariman somewhere isn't caught embezzling something. The Syndicates of course have also heard the siren song of Bellevues money as well.

The Finnigan Family runs the Familys operations in Bellevue. A lot of the Finnigans operations in Bellevue are actually legit-to a point. The Family launders a lot of cred in Bellevue, owning several completely legitimate fronts-everything from laundromats to car washes to a car dealership or two. Jefferson "The Calculator" Higa is the aging Caporegime running the Familys business affairs. More accountant than Wise Guy, Higa has a keen eye for business and a ruthless leader.

His opponent Kyushichi Shichirobei, of the Nishidon-Gumi, is an equally ruthless business orientated man. Kyushichi Shichirobei only recently left Japan for Seattle, narrowly missing dying in Yokohama. Shichirobei is a slight man, barely topping five feet, but he has presence. When he speaks, people listen.He has consolidated a number of Clan operations, trimming the fat away;squeezing every last cred he can from his people.

The Yellow Lotus represents the Triads in Bellevue. Under the leadership of Tsao Pin, the Triads have expanded their chip trade and protection rackets. The Yellow Lotus have really cornered the market on awakened extortion, using the threat of Chinese black magic to cower local businesses and gangs alike.The Triads have also begun to cut into the Rings control of Chips and Prostitution.

There are least five, maybe six Seoulpa Rings operating in Bellevue, the most infamous of which are the Phantom Lakers and Divine Revenge. The Bellevue Rings all but control the chip trade and prostitution rackets, abandoning their traditional methods of secrecy to do business that the two of the three major syndicates consider small time. the Rings also run some pretty sweet matrix protection rackets.

Bellevue is not with out its share of go-gangs and thriller gangs. The Leather Devils and the 405 Hellhounds are two of the largest go-gangs.Both gangs tangle on a pretty regular basis, closing the intersection of 90 and 405 at least once a week. Both gangs deal chips, and do some prostitution on the side, but only enough to finance their own bad habits and their war against one another.

The Lake Acids came on Strong in the early fifties, carving out some territory around 520, and holding onto with some pretty heavy duty hardware. Turns out the Lake Acids are backed by the Clan, undertaking various tasks for them-ranging from enforcment and collections to wetwork. The Lake Acids and the Phantom Lake Ring have clashed at least twice pubicly, leaving burnt wreckage and bodies strewn across 520.

Bellevue has fewer thriller gangs than go-gangs. Most of the thriller gangs in Beellevue have ties with gangs from other Districts, most move around a lot, not bothering to stake too much of claim on territory.
>Six Shot

Geography and Demographics

Bellevue has sen a rapid amount of change in its hilly landscape. Suffering from years of erosion and deforestation, city leaders made a deal with Shiawase and what was then Fuchi. Tearing down large tracts of apartment complexes, over the last five years, the District has regained some its greenery, and natural beauty. Gone are the erosion and water worn hills topped with drab ferrocrete buildings.

>They tore down a lot of low income housing and middle income housing projects, displacing a lot of people,especially Metahumans. A lot of these people were forced into already crowded portions of this District to keep their jobs, or give up their jobs and move outside the Ditrict. Several groups protested this move, some going as far as chaining themselves to buildings and attacking construction workers. Nothing of course stopped the wrecking balls in the end. There are still a lot of angry displaced people out there.
>Tim

>One project that wasn't protesteed was turning the failed Bellevue Vista Mall project into a Park. Several aree artists were invited to add their personal touches to the Park. Some of the statues and sculptures are breath taking.
>Grange

One new addition to the Bellevue economy is on the waters of Lake Washington. The new Mitsuhama Tower, slowly being erected on the waters of the lake. This tower will only be sixty stories high, however it will be another thirty deep, tunneling deep into the waters and murky mud of the lake. When completed the Tower will serve as a research complex, and provide the District with hundreds of new jobs.

>And a conveinantly located Signals Intelligence Outpost for the Japanacorps. MCT has kept security around this project supertight, requiring local crews to submit to severe security checks. A chummer of mine says he was doing some snooping around and found a lot of surveillance and signals equipment, along with advanced sensors and radar systems.
>Bobby Bell

Bellevue has well over two hundred thousand people, about a third of which are Metahumans, with Orks numbering the largest minority. Bellevue has a large Scandinavian population, as well as Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and small but independent African population.

Politics

Mayor Damion Lynch is just starting his term as Bellevues Mayor. Elected on a Technocratic ticket, Lynch has promised to continue the areas strong economic revitalization.

>No stranger to scandal the office of Mayor in Bellevue is no different, with at least two Mayors in the last decade facing embezzlment charges, Lynch easily defeated his opponents. A straight laced sariman turned preacher, Lynch has promised to reform Bellevues corrupt City Government.So far he seems intent on carrying out his promises!
>Bellevue Voter

>Lynch is backed by the corporate council, like many of his predecessors. Lynches entire campaign was financed out of pocket by the UCC, despite his claims that he was elected entirely on the donations of generous citizens. Lynch has so far kept his corporate connections quiet, but I imagine when it comes time to set legislative policy he'll show his true colors.
>Anonymous

>Close but still no cigar! Lynch is Humanis. Do some searches for transcripts of some Lynches sermons, from back in the day-makes Kenny Brackhaven seem like a moderate. Their will be some policy changes allright, but not for the better people.
>Grace

Locations of Intrest

Crystal Dreams
Large Club Archtype,10833 NE 8th St, Salina Handresser, Owner, Bias towards Poor people, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-425-682-4517

For hot clubs outside the Downtown area, this is it. Salina has gone to huge lengths in order to make this the place for all the hot, up-and-comers in the Seattle upper echelon. Security is, of course top-notch, but once inside, it’s a meat market for the terminally rich.

The dance floor encompasses most of the space on the ground level with 3 bars surrounding it. Once you leave ground level you have a few choices, pay top dollar for a "private party" room, mingle with others, or go dancing on one of the three rotating glass dance floors. Salina is an accomplished mage who uses magic to keep these discs rotating.

>Bullshit she does the work; she has some poor spirit locked into service!
>Out of this world

>That's her ally for those of you who know your 2 Nuyen worth.
>Magically Adept

>Those dance floors are something else I tell ya! But watch yourself when getting off, if your not use to being suspended above the ground spinning, it takes a bit of getting use to.
>Slick

>There is an awful lot of interest in certain corners of Bellevue into how Salina actually came into the money that she threw into this.
>Instant Cash

Holotariam Park
Enclosed Park archtype, 15531 Southeast 37th Street, Anling Li, No bias, Ltg NA/UCAS-SEA 745-348-0771

Per the wishes of the family, a singularly unique park was erected on the grounds where the Li estate used to stand when the effort to reforest Bellevue came around. Junren , patriarch of the family, believed in historical preservation more than anything else. Using tri-vid technology, the skyline and stars inside the park appear as they did circa 1980. His granddaughter Anling Li maintains the park which is open to the public, but heavily monitored.

>Talk about a blast from the past. Its amazing to just go and see what the city was like so long ago. They even have little pay telescopes like you see in the old films, the program running the place will let you zoom in on any of the skyline in more detail.
> Reese

>No kidding? But what's the big deal after the first time?
>Ceres

>Its a bit romantic for that special someone of yours, or that corper you need to get a little info from. Fairly secluded and in a good part of town, as long as you don't go packing, you can be pretty sure you and yours will be undisturbed.
>Chords

Bridge’s Fine Jewelry
Specialty Store Archetype, Level 1 Bellevue Square, owner, Brian Bridge LTG NA/UCAS-SEA 744-348-9812

Brian Bridge would like you to believe that Bellevue grew up around his family run jewelry store. While in truth the business only came into being in 1990 with the closing of a major department store at Bellevue Square, he is still dedicated to providing his customers with the most dedicated service. That service has earned him the reputation of the finest Jeweler in all of Bellevue (and perhaps all of Seattle)

His craftsmanship is beyond compare. Using only the finest quality metals and gems, all completely natural, he can create whatever accessory the elite rich can think of. Bridge does have a wide selection in the cases of the store proper, but if he doesn’t have the exact piece you’re looking for he is more than willing to create a custom order to your exact specifications.

>Exact Specifications?
>Wallyball

>You’ve got it. Want something in that ‘extra-special’ gold? He can do that. Word is Bridge has something special tucked up his sleeve and that he ‘shines’ a little bit brighter than the rest of the mundanes working around him.
>Shannon O’Danan
“Luck of the Irish? I need all the help I can get.”

>Would-be thieves beware, Bridge has his storefront locked up tighter than the CZ down in Chitown. Nothing gets in, and if it does get in, it has to answer to security drones, Elementals and Lonestar when they come to clean your hoop off the polished marble. Don’t try this at home, kids.
>Angora

>He doesn’t just work in gold. He also likes silver, platinum and Heavy Explosives. The ‘family’ store is just a front, and the ‘history’ is a load of drek that he piled on thick because the rich like to be lied to. Mr. Bridge’s past isn’t as clean as the floor after closing time, and his goods are not necessarily his own. Tread carefully if you’re looking for that special something to pop the big question.
>Obsidian
“The Truth will set you free”

B&E’s Used Decks
Panel Van archtype, cruises the sprawl, Slice and Crowbar, drivers?

Its not any secret that every piece of equipment in the mysterious grey van is flat out stolen, but somehow B&E’s Used Decks has become a permanent fixture in Belelvue, much to the chagrin of the Star.

>And we need to know about two guys with hot decks why?
>Chord

>Slice and Crowbar end up with some of the most amazing stuff sometimes. Like prototypes. And schematics. And custom decks from the desk of Marcus Lewis…
>Panic
“Fear loses its edge after about 60 hours…”

>You low life scum! You bought my deck from the back of a van?!
>Mlewis0016

>Bought? Oh no, they gave it to me as a present Stay frigid, Marky!
>Panic
“Fear loses its edge after about 60 hours…”

Tsaos
Medium Restraraunta nd Bar Archetype, 540 2nd Street, Tsao Pin, Owner,Adam Chiang, Manager, Subtle Bias against Non Chinese, Ltg NA/UCAS-SEA 9206-67-9045

Tsaos is a smaller Chinese restraraunt, that specializes in Szechuan style cooking. Reservations are needed, and prices are generally more exspensive than the surronding area. Non Chinese speakers will find this restraraunt almost impossible to dine at.

>A quiet place, very unassuming. You'd never know it was owned by one of the most notorious Triad gangsters in Seattle. Or operated by one of the Triads chief enforcers, or that one of the Chefs is the most dangerous Triad hitmen to ever step foot in Seattle.
>ns030

>Wow thats an awful lot of Bulldrek in one paragraph! While allegations have been made against Pin, nothing has absolutely identified him as a member of anything, let alone a Triad, same for Chiang, who by the way needs an oxygen mask and tank just to cross the room. As for the Chef, John Lee, well-he can barely speak English, let alone Japanese, or any of the other commonly used dialects in Seattle. One hell of a useful hitman.
>Doubting Thomas

Zamoras
Small Auto-body shop Archetype, 13620 Northeast 16th Street,Reymundo "Rey" Zamora, Owner, No Bias, Ltg NA/UCAS-SEA 425-746-7852
Zamoras is a small auto-body repair shop, with relatively decent pricing, Zamoras also does small engine repair.

>Zamoras also acts a Ring chop-shop. At least a hundred cars a year get chopped down here, and shipped out with new VINs or body jobs. "Rey" Zamora has done three two year bits for Grand Theft Auto, and a five year bit for Assault and Battery. On the plus side Zamora will also do repairs under the table, and he is a decent mechcanic and an awesome body guy.
>Parker

Tacoma

Tacoma at a Glance
District Size: Approximately 570 kilometers
Population: 386,980
Human: 65%
Elf: 12%
Dwarf:2%
Ork: 19%
Troll: 1%
Other: 1%
Population Density: Approximately 658 per square kilometer
Per Capita Income: 61,000 ¥
Below Poverty Line: 23%
On Fortunes Active Trader List: 1%
Corporate Affiliation: 90%
Voting Precincts: 8
Education:
<12 Years: 20%
High School Equivalency: 53%
College Equivalency: 21%
Advanced Studies Certificates: 6%
Hospitals and Clinics: 7
Ltg Access Number: 5206

Tacoma has long played second best to Seattle. Enduring years of of jokes at its own expsense Tacoma has finally oulled itself to more or less equal footing with Downtown. Especially after Renaraku had to relocate a lot of its operations from Downtown, choosing Tacoma to set up its interim operations. Tacoma has attracted the new Wuxing Aerospace Drone Manufacturing Facility,construction of which was started last fall.

Tacoma has also benefited from the sudden influx of Military personel dealing with the Arcology situation in Downtown. The Naval Station has also seen an increase in traffic.

>Shiawase and Renaraku have the largest presence in Tacoma, with Wuxing and Federated Boeing bringing up the rear. Renaraku had originally planned on using its facilities in Tacoma temporarily, but with the Arcology clean up taking way longer than any one could have predicted, Renaraku is faced with either folding up their prefabricated facilities and going home or investing some serious nuyen to shore them up, and secure them.

Shiawase has seemingly been good natured about renarakus incursion into Tacoma, despite Renarakus rather Brazen disregard for Shiawase and any of its exsisting contracts with local businesses. So far Renaraku has been allowed to flex with out incurring any reprecussions.

Wuxing has been getting the red carpet treatment, which has got rub Shiawasr a bit, and their new drone facility is expected to be completed later this year. So far at least three seperate Policlubs have tried to sabotage construction of the plant.

Business is indeed booming in Tacoma.
>Tacoma Hound

>Tacoma is a busy town, to say the least.

The Yakuza have a stranglehold on Tacoma. Back in the early thirties a far sighted Clan Accountant by the name of Waino Aho bought up propert in Tacoma dirt cheap.After the riots on the Night of Rage the yakuza suddenly found itself owning a big chunk of highly sought after land. They have exploited this ever since. TheYakuza, specifically the Shotozumi-Gumi, control nearly every racket in Tacoma-Chips, Prostitution, Gambling, and any other vice you can name.They also control a lot of the rental property that is used as middle lifestyle housing for a lot of the blue collars and low level sariman in Tacoma. That kind of clout is worth its weight in gold.

The Family has found itself in a position normally held by smaller organizations, and the Seoulpa Rings. The Bigio Family runs the Tacoma operations for La Costra Nostra. Dom Maurice "The Butcher" Bigio personally picked Nunzio Gianelli, the grandson of his long time Consiglieri Tony "The Chef". Nunzio is only Caporegime, or a Captain in the Bigio Family so this is a big time promotion. Nunzio is also an awakened Troll, a physad if you listen to rumors. Nunzio has started to clean house in the Tacoma operations, and once he finishes the Family might stand to gain some ground.

The Triads have started to put some serious money into Tacoma as well. The Eighty Eights have stepped up their operations nearly a hundred percent in the last year. So far the Triads and the Yakuza have been dumping bodies in dumpsters across the District, but no outright shooting war-yet. The Eighty Eights scored a major success when they managed to undercut the Yakuzas control of the local Street Docs and Chop Shops. The Eighty Eights also seem to have set their sights on the Districts illicit gambling market, and they have already opened the doors to at least five new joints.

The Seoulpa Rings have benefited from all of this infighting in a serious way. Traditionally limiting themselves to Computer crimes, robbery and jewel heists, the Rings have started to expand their markets as well. So far they have stuck to Korean neighborhoods, but its likely they might use the conflict between the other three Syndicates to make a grab for territory.
>ODB

>But wait theres more! Tacoma also has its share of go-gangs and thriller gangs. The Most Famous of which is of course the Spike Wheels, led by Lord Torgo. The Spikes are a fearsome Ork and Troll go-gang, and fearsome sight to see on Intercity 5 in the middle of the night. Most of the other go-gangs spend a lot of time trying to take the Spikes down a notch or two.

Thriller Gangs abound in Tacoma. The Milton Dark Angels, the Lakewood Giants, and the Fircrest Surgeons arre some, but all of them pale in comparison to the Ragers. An all Ork thriller gang, who take delight in killing and causing mayhem, especially if the victim is human or elf. The Tacoma Star has met with limited success in dealing with the Ragers, unwilling to follow them into the underground tunnels they supposedly use to move about.
>Rasberry

Geography and Demographics

Tacoma is one of the most successful terraforming projects in UCAS history. Engineers have constructed a complex series of docks, waterways and harbors to allow even nuclear supercarriers to dry dock in Tacoma. Tacoma also has a well planned transportation system, allowing tons of goods to be transported with ease.

>About four months ago some ecotage group tried to detonate a bomb in one of the many waterways, in an attempt to block the waterway, so far about thirty groups have claimed responsibility. The Port Authority has stepped up its budget for Lone Stars Harbor Patrol. Expect more watercops soon!

>Puget Crossing

Of Tacomas nearly 400, 000 residents a whopping 90% of the population claims some sort of Corporate Affiliation. Most are middleclass blue collar and white collar sarimen/women, who work for on eof the big ten Megacorporations.

This District is still scarred by the memories of the Night of Rage and those who died in warehouse fires on the docks. In recent years has been a slight increase in teh Districts Metahuman population, most noticably the Orks, but race relations are still tense in Tacoma. Many neighborhoods still divide along racial lines.

Politics

Mayor Thomas Emmons, a Technocrat, has been Mayor of Tacoma for two uneventful years. Polls show that it is likely he will be voted out in the next election.

>Emmons has all the personality of a brick. When people jokingly say he could talk you to sleep, their not kidding! At least three city councilmen have had to pubicly apologize for openly sleeping during meetings with Emmons.
>Tacoma Voter

>Emmons is a Corporate puppet, pure and simple. A former wageslave for Fuchi, he left mama corporates arms after Fuchi imploded. Any one who takes the initiative could easily find about a numbered account that Emmons regularly withdraws from, and the Corporation that keeps his coffers full.
>Anonymous

Locations of Intrest

Blue Heaven
Barge archetype, 12909 Pacific Avenue South, Katarina “Blue” Dyson, Bias against law enforcement, Ltg 253-531-1367

Blue Heaven is your ticket to a good time, cruise the waters without a care in the world and leave your inhibitions on the shore. Blue personally garuntees you’ll have a good time, sugar.

>Blue, my southern darling, how I long for waters of Heaven. 8 months, 12 days and counting….
>Rex


>Blue Heaven is addictive, there are guys and gals on there who never get off, spent a year and some there myself, just couldn’t get up the desire to face life back home. Blue’s a southern belle with a streak for a little fun between the sheets. She’ll give you everything you want and more, and you’ll gladly pay for it until you’re broke. Found myself on the shore without a cred to my name one day. S’why I skipped town, I knew I’d be back there the minute I could.
>Denver Convert

>Letcha all in on a secret, boys, its like fairyland, once you eat and drink, the drugs’ve got ya and you’re hooked. Spells and spirits, drugs and pheromones, Blue’s a mistress of them all. Its all just joy, afterall. Just be careful you don’t get too hooked on it, we appreciate the cred, but it will ruin ya good.
>Sylph

The Leaning Tower
Medium Restraraunt Archetype, Main Street and 43rd Avenue, Nicky Santoro, Manager, Subtle Bias against Japanese, Ltg NA/UCAS-SEA 5206-78-7760

The Leaning Tower is an italian eatery, serving generous portions of all your favorite Italian dishes. On Thursday nights ladies eat for free, and on Fridays traditional Italian folk music is performed from 1600 to 2100.

>The Leaning Tower is popular with the local Mafia,not because they own it, but because the food is really good and cheap. It doesn't hurt that Nicky has a dislike for the Japanese, long ago suffering a severe beating at the hands of a Japanese thriller gang.
>Joshua

>Nicky is connected, but rarely uses his connections. The Family occasionally uses the Tower to meet, but only after sweeping the place for surveillance devices. Twice in the last six months the Stars Organized Crime Task Force has managed to slip bugs into the Tower.
>Charlie Chan
"The Ladies Man"

Malone, Merry and Weatherbrook
Medium Law Firm Archetype, 12012 First Avenue, Arthur Weatherbrook, Owner, Subtle Bias against Police, Ltg NA/UCAS-SEA 5206-11-2000

Are you in trouble? Do you understand your constitutional rights? Did you know you may be guilty of a less serious crime, or not guilty at all? At Malone, Merry and Weatherbrook we will help you safeguard your freedoms.

Free consultations, as well as legal aid payment programs makes Malone, Merry and Weatherbrook your choice for legal representation!

>Malone is a dwarf, Merry a troll, and Weatherbrook an ork. Totally the odd coven thing going on here. They take a lot of cases for Metahumans, especially orks and trolls. They are very tenacious,and surprisingly competent-with one of the highest client compensation rates in all of Seattle. (Admitedly not a high number, but their clients actually get a higher percentage.)Its also hellaciously wild watching Merry, a ten foot tall troll argue the finer points of the law with any one.
>Diesel

>These guys are pretty legit, and while they will defend you tooth and nail, they won't take any cases that would compromise their ethical commitments with the Seattle Bar Association.
>Legal Beagle

Everett

Everett at a Glance

District Size: Approximately 207 square kilometers
Population: 245,000
Human: 67%
Elf: 15%
Dwarf: 3%
Ork: 13%
Troll:1%
Other: 1%
Population Density: Approximately 1,100 per square kilometer
Per Capita Income: 59,600 ¥
Below Poverty Line: 19%
On Fortunes active Trader List: 1%
Corporate Affiliation: 71%
Voting Precincts: 5
Education:
<12 Years: 19%
High School Equivalency: 41%
College Equivalency: 39%
Advanced Studies Certificate: 11%
Hospitals and Clinics: 15
Ltg Access Number: 3206

Most prominently known for its massive Ship Yards, and Naval facilities, as well as Federated Boeings Facilities. Skilled laborers, Sailors and Engineers make Everett an exciting place to work and live. With the Probe race and its fall out ahving revitalized Everetts sluggish Economy, the sleeping giant is shrugging off its bonds and going to work!

>Everett benefited immensely from the probe race. Technical experience, parts and an established supply line has made Federated Boeing an up and coming Corporation. The Port has also seen a lot of business from UCAS Warships that have been making regular stops in Seattle. Seattle, and more specifically Everett, has served as base of operations for the Corporations, and Organizations that have been rebuilding the Pac-Rim, and sending supplies and aid to the devastated nation of Japan, and the Phillipines.

>Organized Crime has grown with the economy. The big Syndicates overlooked Everett for years, considering it a backwater burg at best. With the sudden influx of Corporate Money and Military supplies, this has changed.

The Mafia is in the best postion so far. They controlled the docks to begin with, and the recent economic boom has only secured their future.Under the leadership of Don Vince "Numbers" Ciarniello the Family has virtual control of the docks, shipping and trucking in the district. The Family also runs the illicit gambling in the District, and a lions share of the Prostitution. Don Ciarniello took over operations in Everett personally after Gerad Vigillia was found floating face down in the Puget Sound a couple of years back. Rumor has it Vigillia was skimming from the Familys profits.

"Numbers" was dealt a serious blow a couple of years ago when his wife, Ivy and his Consiglieri Dan "Fancy Dan" Grizetti were killed when their private jet crashed during take off at the SEA-TAC Airport. Since his wifes death Don Ciarniello has thrown himself into his work, and pursued an aggressive expansion program.

The Yakuza has a stranglehold on the chip trade in Everett, but not much else. They've started to slowly move in again on the prostitution racket, but so far they have limited their investment to some Bunraku parlors. The Clan has been looking to aggressivly expand its control over the Districts government, and if they succeed expect the playing field to be leveled a little.

At least two Seoulpa Rings operate in Everett, picking up slack where ever the other Syndicates leave it. Lately a new Ring known as the Rock Dragons has been coming on strong. They apparently have an inside source on the Naval base and have been marketing some sweet hardware. I suspect they might have to deal with Navy boys sooner or later, but for now the market is good.

The Triads, whose presence in alot of other districts is limited, has really poured some resources in to Everett. They are working over time to ursurp the Familys control of the docks. So far they have sent at least three heavy hitters from Hong Kong to "look" at the situation.Expect bloodshed soon.

The Red Rovers stil control most of Everetts highways, although the recent events have given at least two other go-gangs the backing of one Syndicate or another, so random road violence is way up. Some smart guy decided that these rival gangers needed assault rifles, and apparently these jokers are putting them to good use.

The Razor Heads ran most of Downtown Everett for the longest time, but like all good things and some bad ones their reign came to a smashing end. The remnants of the gang now the call themselves the Black Razers, and are looking for revenge. The Mill Creek Maulers and the Pinehurst Avengers, are two of the up and comers that have it together.
>Zeus

>Ciarniellos wife died under mysterious circumstances to say the least. Rumor on the street has it "Fancy Dan" had his eye on the Dons wife, and the Don had him dealt with, but somehow things went wrong and Ivy Ciarniello was an unexpected causalty. Supposedly "Numbers" Ciarniello has offered a reward for the hides of the runners who pulled that job.
>Jimmy B

>Another problem Ciarniello has to deal with is his son. Ceaser Ciarniello is something of an embarassment to his father "Numbers". "Chrome", as he is known, has little in the brains department and has made some pretty serious enemies inside the Ciarniello Family. Ceaser is very vocal critical of traditional Family values and techniques, and is used to muscling his way around. Word also has it he and Ivy Ciarniello hated each others guts, and that Dan Grizetti wasn't one of his many fans either. You do the math.
>Wise Guy

Geography and Demographics

To the North of Everett is the Salish-Shidhe Council, to its west the Puget Sound, to the east and south Snohomish. Everett has long been known for its extreme weather. However these rains also make the skys in Everett some of the cleanest in Seattle. Recent events with the Salish-Shidhe Tshmishian conflict has caused the borders between that nation and Seattle to tighten slightly, so tourists should plan appropriately.

>About ten years ago the Japanacorps and the Azzies tried to force the UCAS base Commander to allow their ships to port in the harbor. The UCAS put the Supercarrier Koontz and its battle group in the water. For a week it looked like a shooting war might break out, then the Corps rolled their toys back into International waters, and everyone sighed in collective relief.
>Dock Worker

>But not before they put some drones inthe water.These relay drones gathered all sorts of information about traffic in and out of the harbor, even picked up uncoded cell transmissions. Five years after this incident a Sioux team of Divers found the drone lying there on the bottom of the harbor, to the chagrin of the UCAS Navy. So for at least five or six years that drone sat there silently collecting data, using burst timed transmissions to send that information to whom? Thats the million yen question chummers.
>PT Skipper

>Whose to say that was the only drone down there?
>Anonymous

Though Everett is primarily made up of humans it has one of Seattles largest Elf populations, as well as a large population of Dwarves and Orks. Everett is listed as one of the best Districts in the UCAS for Metahumans to live and work. A lot of the residents of Everett are descended from Canadian ancestors.

>SURGE didn't have nearly the effect in Everett as it did elsehwere. Instead of open violence and riots, Everett moved quickly to assist those who changed. Everett was also the first District to pass amendments to Discrimination laws to safeguard the changed.
>Proud in Everett

Politics

Samantha Tillian is the overwhlmingly popular Mayor of Everett. Now starting her sixth term, Mayor Tillian has lead the District to strong a financial footing. She has also strengthened antipollution laws, making Everett a nice place to work and play.

>Tillian isn't so popular,of course,with the Humanis types. However Humanis has found itself on shaky grounds in Everett. The economic boon has meant that jobs are easy to get, and with out any discontent its hard for the Humanis biys to stir the pot.

The Syndicates have had little success in subverting the local government as well. Tillian is a truly chrasimatic leader, who seems to inspire loyalty in those around her. So far their attempts to get their claws into the Everett Government has been limited at best.

At least three attempts have been made on Tillians life. The first two were sniper shots that, luckily, missed her and managed to make some poor Berks life end abruptly. The third attempt was an elemental, that was stopped by some one in the crowd who happened to be magically active. Rumor has it Tillians people have been looking to upgrade her security but she refuses their best attempts.
>Zeus

Locations of Intrest

Burke Medical Supplies
Large Warehouse Archetype, 1301 Hewitt Avenue, Walter Johansen, Manager, No Bias, Ltg NA/UCAS-SEA 425-258-8900

Burke Medical Supplies operates out of a large six story warehouse style building, providing medical equipment through out the region.

>Burke also supplies some of the illicit medical equipment to the areas street docs. Whetehr it is syringes, or x ray machines Burkes will part ways with it for the right price.
>Boom-boom

>They also warehouse stuff for the local Triads on occassion. Sometimes hard items, sometimes people. Keep that in mind if you decide to heist some stuff from the area.
>Black Cat

The Seattle University Sattelite Bio-Lab Campus
Biology lab archtype, 3128 Norton Avenue, Prof. Morton Rockisle, No bias, LTG NA/SEA 425-253-3653

A sattelite campus of Seattle University, the Everett based campus is home to a marine biology lab and smaller aquarium. Students studying parazoology, marine biology and botany, and related majors take classes at the campus and participate in hands on labs and assistance with animals being observed in the aquarium.

>You ever need a brainiac on marine stuff, here’s your answer. College students are a cheap expense and really good about keeping their mouths shut.
>Jem (No Holograms)

>The aquarium houses a variety of animals and plants, some rarer than others. I’ve filched a thing or two from there before, why do all the work yourself if you can steal it for free, I say.
>Nature Boy
“100% Natural, taste tests available”

>On the legal side of things, their library is well stocked and most of the doctoral cadidates are open to sharing the results of their research.
>Soulfire

Songs of Magic
Talismonger Shop Archetype/Custom Jeweler, Border of Everett and Snohomish. Obvious dislike of people with violent tendencies. LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-555-746-3649

Lysette Owens is the discrete owner and proprietor of this little talismonger shop, and is well known for being able to obtain even the rarest alchemical items, as well as being able to custom make almost any type of foci. Just be prepared to pay a steep price, but the quality of the items she produces. She is also well known for her handmade jewelry, which many magicians purchase for making their own foci.

> This lady may be a pacifist, but don't start trouble in or around her place, due to the various spirits that like to hang around (seems they like her music, Phoenix shamans, go figure). And whatever you do, don't piss her off, because her temper will burn as brightly as her Totem.
>Bludgeon

> Found the hard way, eh Bludgeon? And just because she has a pretty face doesn't mean she doesn't have a sharp mind, which she does. Lysette has been known to do runs, but has become semi-retired due to her pacifistic nature. If you find a run that'll pique her interest, you couldn't ask for more solid magical support. She's been also known to lead runs for a rare object for one of her foci, and those you want to be in on since she pays very well.
>Juniper

Renton

Renton at a glance

District Size: Approximately 259 square kilometers
Population: 223,890
Human: 61%
Elf: 7%
Dwarf: 1%
Ork: 24%
Troll: 4%
Other: 3%
Population Density: Approximately 841 per square kilometer
Per Capita Income: 90,000¥
Below Poverty Level: 17%
On Fortunes Active Trader List: 1%
Corporate Affiliation: 68%
Voting Precincts: 5
Education:
<Twelve Years: 19%
High School Equivalency: 43%
College Equivalency: 12%
Advanced Studies Certificate: 12%
Hospitals and Clinics: 13
LTG Acess Number: 16206

Sprawled across rolling hills, and scenic ridge lines Renton has long been known as Seattles Apartment Complex. While a large part of this districts population does commute to Seattle everyday, Renton has fast come into its own. With a Majestic view of Mount Ranier tourists can sip on the finest Elven and Troll wines, or they can hike the trails on Cougar mountain or Tiger Mountain, or just relax and take in a show at one of Rentons many theaters.

>Just don't forget your hood and sheets. Humanis has more of stranglehold on this district than any organized crime family could hope for. Humanis claims some of their highest membership numbers right here,in good ole Renton. Their reach extends farther than a lot of people might think.
>Renton Jimmy

>The Yakuza lead by the aging Orman Koseba control Renton. They have managed to keep a virtual stranglehold on the areas businesses, prostitution, chips and extortion. Koseba is nearly eighty years old, and its looking his time at the helm may be coming to an end. Already the competition to control the Clan in renton is heating up, with no clear front runner. In fighting hasn't stymied any of the Clans operations in Renton-yet. Expect the pot to simmer over soon, though.

The Family took a blow in 2057 when Don Giarritano, the head of the local Family got whacked in what looks to be a simple random mugging. for a while the Family lost ground in the operation that was bringing them cash-Illicit Gambling. Then Don Louis "The Club" Corleonne took over. After cleaning his own house, and shedding some dead weight it looks like the Mafia means business. Expect their operations to pick up steam as akuza infighting mounts.

The Rings have made excellent use of this communities many housing projects, and run soem of the sweetest Matrix operations outside of the Nexus. They have also made some fast cred dealing traditional drugs and chips to many of the residents porer denziens. The Rings have an excellent relatinship with the areas many Go-gangs and Thriller gangs, often recruiting from their ranks, and fencing major scores for them.

Only the Barrens have more Go-gangs and Thriller gangs than Renton, a nasty side effect of the booming chip trade and traditional drug market. Humanis gangs, or gangs that have Humanis ideals are more common in Renton than any where else in the Sprawl. The Blood Mountain Boys are the largest Go-gang in renton, with connections to the Folk nation of gangs.Another recent Go-gang to come on strong is the all Troll go-gang called "The Renton Gangsta Disciples", a branch of the World Wide Gangsta Disciples. The RGD has been riding hard trying to stake claims and they are eating up territory in Rentons north east side. The RGD has stuck with traditional rackets-extortion, protection, drugs, chips and some prostitution.

Thriller Gangs make the twisting maze of housing projects a dark and sinister place to be at night, especially in Christopher and Merideth. One of the most viscous gangs to run these mean streets was the Rat Eaters of the South renton Housing Project. They did a lot of work for the Yakuza, collecting money and occasionally "expediting" problematic customers.They got chewed up and spit out last fall by a wizzer gang called "The Five Fists". The Rat Eaters are still out there licking their wounds so don't expect the streets to be any less dangerous. A humanis gang known as the "Four Lakes Few" control the Four Lakes area but are looking to expand, and rumor has it they have been talking with the Cutters to get some support.
>Zeus

>Rentons many housing projects make a good home for more than just gangs and syndicates.At least three Vampires have been destroyed in the area, and several terrorist cells have been uncovered in the last dozen years-everything from Ecotage to Islamic Jihad.A nasty rumor that I wasn't able to substantiate was that Ares did some bug hunting here in Renton a couple of years ago. Fun,neh?
>Dennis the Menace

>Renton is a city with out a soul. Configured more a like a Skinner maze, the residents move about like twisted mice placated on chips and cheap boze.The Corporations control the people, using criminals to deal their posions while they rob us blind! We must stand up NOW!
>Free Seattle Now!
"Revoltion X"

Geography and Demographics

Renton is bordered on the north by Bellevue and Redmond, on the west bt Downtown Seattle and Tacoma.To the south lies Auburn, and on the east is Tribal Lands.Despite heavy Indistrialization, Renton has managed to preserve its Natural Resources, and tourists can enjoy hiking, fishing and camping.

>The Borders have been tightened with recent events in Tshmishian and Salish-Shidhe coming to a boiling point. The UCAS Army has taken over border crossing stations, and in the last few weeks they have splashed at least three inbound smugglers.Smugglers tak note!
>Renton Working Man

>He ain't kiddin' 'bout them there Army dogs. Bastards nearly cost me my whole cargo when they jumped us. They sat there radar passive, with the sensors pulled in tight, then they lit us up like a x-mas tree when we came with in a few hundred meters. First missile hit my bird in the nose, lucky for me, where most of my forward armor was.Second one nearly made my day really bad.I had to dump everything I could into the turbines and high tail it out o' there.
>Anonymous

>Right you took on the fraggin' Army and got away? Get actual Chummer. They didn't decide to, you know, follow you?
>Doubtful in Renton

>Oh they followed allright boy. Lucky for me I had a friend who owed me. He showed up just in time to pull my fat out of the fire. sure I need to repaint the bird and be real careful right now, but I'm a live sonny.
>Anonymous

There are well over two hundred thousand people in Renton, mostly Human, with a large Ork minority. In the last decade the Troll population has expanded as well. Culturally the District has a large variety of people claiming descent from German, Chinese, Scandanavian, Japanese, Korean, Hispanic, and Filipino ancestry.

>That boom in the Troll population has got to grind the local Humanis boys pretty bad. Especially considering how many of them seem be involved in the areas Nature Industries-Fishing, Guides, Rangers and Farming.
>Alien Tourist
"From way out of town"

Politics

The venerable Carl B. Vandersalm, now 74, is serving his last term as Rentons Mayor before he retires. His Deputy Mayor Micheal VanHorn seems a shoe in to replace him. With his good looks and easy charm, VanHorn already makes many of the day to day decisions that affect Renton.

>Deputy Mayor VanHorn espouses his intolerance for racial discrimination and has been an active member of the Renton Race Relations Comittee. with the all the talk of racial harmony and warm fuzzies that get passed around you'd think Renton would be a decent place for an Ork to live and work, you know? Wrong. Racism here isn't just overt its policy. VanHorn has stymied most of the laws that would enforce any real changes, and managed to pull funding for the rest. VanHorn smiles on the Trid and explains that he is trying to protect the many citizens who are Orks, like me, and the other races, but all he has really done is make things worse.
>Angry in Renton

>VanHorn is Humanis. He conceals it pretty good, but he attended some Policlub meetings in his college days.The connections there, you just have to root around for it. If he gets elected as Mayor, expect some changes in Renton.
>Sleeper

>Humanis has a tight grip on the district, recruiters hang around frickin' High Schools for Frags Sake! In the Barrens the Humanis boys are polite enough to wear hoods, in Renton they smile behind masks of polite disdain. In Renton you never can tell if that Honor student smiling politly at you would just as soon gut you.
>Anonymous

Locations of Intrest

Mudslides
Bar and Grill Archetype, 6161 NE 175th Street,Peter Harris,Owner,No Bias, LTG 425-483-8803

Bartender/owner Peter Harris claims that he has discovered the perfect recipe for the signature drink and has a few variations on the side, orange chocolate and raspberry chocolate to name a couple. The facilities themselves are middle of the scale, clean and well kept, though it is still apparent that the bar has been converted from what was once a chain restaurant. The walls are decorated in Harris’ own flair, however, and most of the walls are covered in pictures of local celebrities.

Most of the clientele are natives to Renton, the poor wageslags who make the stop at the oasis on their way home from the daily drudgery. Harris sponsors local bands on Tuesday nights and converts the dining area into a makeshift dance floor, though customers can theoretically still eat in the booths that line the walls. That can prove difficult however considering that a razor-punk teen might find their way into your lap at any given moment.

>And that's Good Eats. Or should I say Good Drinks?
>Alton Brown

>Damn NaughtsPunk.
>Censor

>If you’re looking for a good food, good drinks and a chance to scope out the next newest Indep Band, this is the place to be. Harris manages to be an excellent judge of talent and every once in a while you can scope an Agent amongst the groupies.
>Tritone

Zekes All American Grill
Medium Bar and Grill Archetype, 267 Southwest 41st Street, Zeke Randall, Owner and Manager, Bias Against Metahumans, Ltg 16206-78-0908

Zekes provides an all star menu of Southwestren BBQ grilled foods! Racks of Ribs, Hamburgers, Chicken, and Steak make Zekes a great place to eat! Zekes is decorated similar to a mythic old west horse barn, complete with "stalls" for booths.

>Zekes is a big time Humanis hang out, if you're a metahuman don't step with in a half mile of this place. At least three orks get drek stomped every month trying to make a point of eating at Zekes. The Humanis boys and the local cops have a real good understanding.
>The Saint

>Zeke is big bear of a man, who did thirteen years for killing two orks back in 2040. Zeke is blatant about his "politics" claiming to be a member not only of Humanis but the Aryan Brotherhood. Zeke's brother Kendall is just as bad as Zeke, and acts as the bouncer and all around rabble rouser. Zekes often has to use sawdust to clean the floors off after a saturday night.
>Andrew

Bogatyri Funeral Home
Funeral Home, 300 Monroe Avenue Northeast, Hunyady Rasputin, Bias against non Russians, Ltg NA/UCAS-SEA 425-255-1511

Serving the established Russian community of Renton, and having close ties to St. Nicholas' Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Bogatyri Funeral Home has been a fixture since even before the Year of Chaos.

Funerary arrangements are relentlessly traditional, and ownership of the home has passed down along family lines as long as anyone can remember. As a result, it is a point of stability to the Russian community in an increasingly bewildering world.

Services are generally affordable if one knows the right people to talk to, with preference given to those who have history in the neighborhood. Many outsiders might consider this needless bargaining to be frustrating, but they are generally not the clientele that Bogatyri caters to. To the established families of the Russian community, Bogatyri offers the finest arrangements available.

>Word is the owner, the present patriarch of the Rasputin family, is a bit of an eccentric. Locals pay it no mind, but you should see some of the things this guy is into. They're practically pagan. Heavily, heavily into stories of the Russian brother-gods Byelebog and Chernobog, the twins of light and darkness. He's also interested in (natch) the myth of the Bogatyri, legendary heroes of Russia. Little weird, but I guess a guy's got to have hobbies.
>The Saint

>Clergy at St. Nicholas are really edgy if you ask 'em about Bogatyri Funeral Home. Good luck getting anything out of 'em. Not sure why, the place seems pretty legit.
>Southpaw
"Two wrongs don't make a right, but three lefts do."

>As much tradition and history as the home has, Bogatyri is staffed mainly by out-of-towners. Sure, the Rasputin family is still the heart of the operation, but they seem to attract drifters and transients at an alarming rate.
>Anonymous

>Some nasty sealed records about court cases here. Not that they were hard to get into, but man, I can see why they were sealed. Seems a few caskets were exhumed and found to contain nothing but lead weights to make them seem to be heavy enough. Why the hell would they do that? Perhaps mob connections? Helping someone fake their own death?
>Renton Snoop

>Survey records indicate the home should have a basement, but nobody has seen it, and all the facilities necessary for running the home are on the main floor. Why?
>Zeus

>Couple of ghoul groups are trying to get information about the home, but the locals just clam up. The rumblings about this seem to suggest that Hunyady has some way to cure ghouls, but nobody can verify this. Whatever Hunyady has, the ghouls want it badly, and they're willing to pay well for information. Could be worth your while.
>Parker

Palisade Apartments
Apartment Building archtype,17425 120th Lane Southeast , Danny and Delilah Mulhouse, Bias against Yakuza, LTG NA/SEA 425-392-7800

The perfect apartment community for the conciencous commuter. Spacucious floorplans, plently of amenities, Security 24/7. Flexible rental terms as well as lease to buy options and timeshare opportunities. Office hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 12pm Saturday, Closed Sundays.

>Just like it sounds, average and law-abiding any way you look at it. Danny and Delilah are maybe early thirties, have made a big effort to redo the place and pick it up after the state it was left in by the previous owners. So far, its looking real good. They rent by the month at the shortest and do timeshares and lease to buy. They don’t ask questions, but don’t go bringing trouble in. Some of the residents are more than willing to fight for their way of life there.
>Symphony

>Palisade used to be in a bad way, chummers, p-fixed girls and BTLs, the works. The Yaks haven’t taken kindly to the changes, but I hear there’s a good number of retired runners there that keep the heat off.
>Mad Hacker

>Take that as truth omae. If we wanted shoot ups and frag all else, we woulda stayed in the biz. A little place to came back to these days is worth a bit of rough and tumble.
>Torque
“Wanna test the tensile strength of your neck?”

Auburn

Auburn at a Glance

District Size: Approximately 363 square kilometers
Population: 223, 000
Human: 60%
Elf: 12%
Dwarf: 4%
Ork: 21%
Troll: 2%
Other: 1%
Population Density: Approximately 600 per square kilometer
Per Capita Income: 33,000 ¥
Below Poverty Level: 27%
On Fortunes Active Trader List: <1%
Corporate Affiliation: 63%
Voting Precincts: 5
Education:
<12 Years: 30%
High School Equivalency: 42%
College Equivalency: 26%
Advanced Studies Certificate: 2%
Hospitals and Clinics: 7
LTG Access Number: 1206

A hard working blue collar town that likes to play as hard as it works, the people of Auburn have reason to be proud of their District. Whether its the hard working men of Bowman Metal Works, or the researchers at the United Oil Research and Developement Laboratory, or the men and women of Federated Boeing, people in Auburn hold their heads high.

Auburn is a growing community with a wide range of activities for anyone- Urban Brawl, Baseball, the Seattle International Raceway, a wide variety of bars and restraraunts make Auburn a fun place to live and work.

>Despite all the hype, Auburn really isn't that bad of a place to live and work. Auburns unemployment rate is lower than the rest of Seattle, and just about any one who is willing to work can find a job-even if you don't have a SIN.

The Auburn Mafia controlled by Capo Jake Macapagal, and for the last decade the Family has ruthlessly controlled Auburn. The Family runs the trucking companies, and unions, and gets most of their business. As well as contolling a lions share of the laon sharking in Auburn, and illegal gambling.

The Yakuza lead by "Toro" Yamaguchi have made head way in the last five years, especially in the prostitution arena, and as always chips, but they have also begun shaking down some of the smaller Corporations that do business in Auburn.

Twice in the last five years shooting wars have broke out between Family and Clan toughs, leaving dozens dead, and many more wounded. The Auburn Star's Organized Crime task Force keeps very busy. Knight Errant has also managed to contract several of the Neighborhood Security Contracts-mainly security systems but in some areas like Lake Wilderness they also patrol in addition to Lone Stars own staff.

The Covington Jackals is the most succesful Seoulpa Ring to operate in Auburn. Scalping tickets,running some chips, and a booming forgery operation which has garnered them the Familys attention. The Rings ahve an uneasy truce with the Family, in exchange they both have worked against the Yakuza in Auburn.
>Rubbler

>Go-gang wise Auburn has little problems, a few who claim to be affiliated with the Cutters have done some old fashioned drug running, but on a limited scale. Thriller gangs are also not too common in Auburn, with most of them coming in from Puyallup. Lone Star patrols the southeast part of Auburn heavily in an attempt to limit the damage. The Cutters have a chapterhouse in Auburn, mostly weekend warrior types that associate with the gangers to look bad, partake in a little recreational chip abuse and and hell raising.
>Diesel

Geography and Demographics

Bordered by Tacoma in the west, Renton int he north, Puyallup in the south, and the Salish-Shidhe Council lands in the east, Auburn used to be farmland, before various corporations moved in. Lake Tapps is fed by the Green River.

>Way back in the seventies and early eighties the Green River Killer struck with impunity. Despite a statewide manhunt he was never found, althought the killings tapered off for a while.At the turn of the century the killings started again, whether by the original killer or a copycat killer, no one knows. After a few years the killings tapered off again. The events surronding the awakening and the crash, and the formation of the NAN, people forgot the Green River Killer for a while, although his/her spree continued. They tapered off in the thirties again, and just started up again recently. So far Lone star Investigators have met little success in solving the three current murders.
>Green River Patrolman

Auburn has a large Metahuman minority, mainly composed of a rapidly growing Ork population. race realtions are better than a lot of Districts in Seattle.

Politics

Zax Pound-Down is still the flamboyant Mayor of Auburn, although he has announced this will be his last term. His stiff environmental laws have met with serious opposition, but slowly they have made Auburn a better place, and despite his detractors they have had little impact on the areas economy.

>Pound-Down has survived Numerous attempts on his life, by everyone from the Mafia, to at least three of the Megas. His full time body guards are volunteers-an old runner Team known as the Wild Pack. their know how combined with his Chutzpah has pulled his fat out of the fire numerous times. Who ever takes his place is going to have some big shoes to fill.
>Nuyen Nick

Locations of Intrest

The Rat Trap
Arcade Archetype,2100 Renton Ave, Myron Oshanski, Owner and Manager, No Bias, Ltg 1602-37456-5382

The Rat Trap provides all the latest Role-Playing Games, video games, trideos and comic books. Located on the 2100 block in Renton, this converted strip mall provides plenty of space for all your gaming needs. Run by Myron Oshanski and his wife, Erin Oshanski, this former game designer has opened a store that caters to the serious gamer.

> Game Designer, that's rich, Myron, or Mouse to me, is a top-notch decker that hit a huge score so he decided to let his geek side take over again.
>Leon

>Tell me about it, but Erin is the real mystery, a top-notch security consultant retires to help him run a store like this?
>Boomer

Services:

The latest games, Battletech, Wings over Berlin, Road Rally 2060, are provided for either single play, or worldwide play through Matrix connections. In addition to the popular games, Myron has programmed a fully interactive Matrix environment for role-playing games, including the ever popular Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. While the interactive and simulations are by far the more popular services, there are nightly tournaments for many card games, miniature games and even viewings of the many trids the Oshanski's have in the store for rent or sale.

>Fully interactive game environment doesn't even start, if you're a gamer this'll mean something, all the NPC's are completely realistic. Helps that most of the female NPC's Mouse used his wife.
>Fenrir

>The types of tourney's the brochure is talking about is only the tip of the iceberg. Last month Mouse and they store Battletech team took 2nd in a worldwide game. This is in addition to the newer card tournament that he's programmed to have the card's monsters come to life and fight.
>Ash

Private game rooms are also available for rent by the hour. Call ahead reservations are recommended for these rooms, and any of the simulators. Groups are welcome.

>Of course, these rooms are soundproofed so any noise doesn't get out into the rest of the store, and he hasn't quite forgotten those of us who run the shadows. His wife is the one that handles the 'special' reservations.
>Nat

>Just make sure you let them know that you don't want them recorded for posterity.
>LL


Hours: Monday thru Thursday 11 am - 9 pm
Friday and Saturday 10 am - 12 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Serrano Waste Management

Large Warehouse Archetype,19603 Southeast Green Valley Road, Peter Serrano,Owner, No bias, Ltg 253-862-1909

Serranro Waste Management is one of the leading waste management businesses in the Seattle Metroplex. We offer a range of services including sub-contracted domestic refuse collection for certain city areas, industrial waste collection treactment and disposal, private domestic refuse collection and are also fully lisenced for medical waste handling.

With the shortage of quality landfills now affecting the Metroplex, Serran Wste Management offers a cutting edge high tech alternaticve to the waste management problems faced today. Waste is collected by one of out fleet of transportation vehicles and brought to our central compound. There the waste is incinerated in our custom built incinerators and reduced to ash. Any air pollution is handle by our network of filters and scrubbers which are complient with all UCAS clean air directives and also all Salish-Shidhe directives up to and including Order854-FN-7.

Any waste ash residue that is left is then transferred to our Plasma Arc Melting Furnices where it is reduced even further and any contaniments are removed. The remaining material is then sold in for a number of construction purposes and to the city as road fill.

All of this goes to show Serrano Waste Managements commitment to the environment and recycling whilst offerin you the customer as unbeatable service and cost.

> And for the right price they'll also a few other less than legal services. Need to get rid of that body? How about the sniper rifle that ties you to the hit on the corporate exec-VP last month or the SMG you used for a run that got messy last night?

For the right amount of cash they'll take it off you're hands and throw it in the furnace, bye bye physical evidence, it just goes up in smoke as it were. Hell, and any leftover is turned into road fill and burried under some street.
> Smoking Mirror

>Ah yes, these guys are worth every penny. I still get a warm glow at the memory of ol' Tommy whenever I pass the Schillinger and 45th Street intersection.
> Flak

> Oh come on, who are you guys fraggin' kidding? With a name like Serrano and the garbage biz, this has Mafia written all over it. Use it and you might as well be handing the mob blackmail on you.
> Remote

> Actually, from what I can tell the wiseguys seem to keep their hands off mostly. Oh yeah sure they still take their cut in standard protection but otherwise they leave alone. Think about it, this is useful even for them. Plus it's bit too high risk for their tastes. If the star ever found out about this they'd jump to the wrong conclusions like you did so the Mob likes to keep a safe distance.
> Tinner

> They also do a very good courier service. Since their smaller trucks also do private home collections you can get practically door to door service. And how many cops do ya know that'd want to crawl round the back of a garbage truck unless they were absolutely sure there was somethign in there, then ya fragged anyways.
> Spoke

Lucky Eddie’s
Pool hall/arcade archetype, 33130 Pacific Highway South, Eddie Maclowski, No bias, LTG NA/SEA 253-835-0013

Lucky Eddie’s is a little hole in the wall where everything tastes the same, like smoke, and everyone is welcome so long as you don’t cause trouble. A place to blow off steam after a hard day’s work doing whatever, Eddie’s Arcade became known as Lucky Eddie’s after managing to escape from a fire that levelled the rest of the block, a local riot, and a Yak/Mafia shoutout all in the same week. Eddie takes it easy and serves the drinks and food to a clientle mostly of plant workers at night and local kids during the day.

>Eddie’s is just Eddie’s, when you blow that job, or want to wallow in a little misery, it’s a good place to go to be alone or find someone whose day was worse than yours.
> Rhyssa

>The blue collars can spot runners like runners can feds, but they don’t much care. They do good by themselves, selling time schedules, blueprints, and the like at a fair price, a sort of proto information union.
> Reese

>It’s the best place to get the inside info for booking. All that entertainment has janitors and elecrtricians, and guess where they hang out?
>Snowball
“I’ve been to hell. It’s a nice vacation spot, but I wouldn’t want to live there.”

Alternate Realities
BTL den (sorta), Location Varies, No Ltg

Alternate Realities is not a location per-se, as they have to switch locations often to avoid being busted. It’s a group of programmers that specialize in making custom BTLs that act as reality filters, for reality. Their prices are steep but you get a custom-made, (usually) non-damaging chip that will create the illusion of a better world of your choice. Don’t want to have to imagine that the audience of your speech is naked? They can fix that. You want that soy-protein-in-a-cup to have the taste and texture of steak? Boom, fixed. Your wife to fat? They do that quite often actually.

>Don’t fool yourself into thinking that this stuff is just for fuse-heads. A couple months back I had to do a bounty job in the sewers, so I picked up a “Fresh Air V4.22” chip to keep the smell from killing me. Worked wonderfully until the chip burned out. I’ve also got one that (they say) will function as a pain editor for 20 minutes.
>Overhauled

>If you offer them enough cred they will happily make one that won’t burn-out for you.
>King of Kings
"In my world EVERYBODY is Elvis!"

>Keep in mind this, some of their products would be perfectly legal if they were licensed to produce simsense, and didn’t put the RAS overrides in the chips. Sometime the ‘Star-boys will just overlook these chips if they seem harmless enough. They also keep a surplus of non-custom chips that will burn out after a while for quick sale; these are much cheaper than most of their custom work. I heartily recommend “Silent Night” for those that don’t like the noise of the city.
>Nit-picker

>These fraggers can also make your life a living hell if you cross them. I hear that the triads use some of their stuff to make interrogations that much more persuasive. Demons from your own mind asking questions in a hell of your own making tend to get answers, don’t ya know?
>Burned

Snohomish

Snohomish at a Glance

District Size: Approximately 217 square kilometers
Population: 116,987
Human: 85%
Elf: 3%
Dwarf: 1%
Ork: 9%
Troll: 1%
Other: Less than 1%

Population Density: Approximately 530 per sqaure kilometer
Per Capita Income: 40,000 ¥ per year
Below Poverty Level: 22%
On Fortunes Active Trader List: <1%
Corporate Affiliation: 71%
Voting Precincts: 2
Education:
<12 Years: 23%
High School Equivalancy: 52%
College Equivalancy: 20%
Advanced Studies Certificate: 5%
Hopsitals and Clinics: 8
LTG Access Number: #17206

Snohomish is still one of the most beautiful portions of the Seattle Sprawl. Rolling hills, gardens, and farmland make Snohomsih seem like the flipside of the Downtown coin. People fondly refer to Snohomish as the "heartland" of Seattle.

The local government has taken exstensive emasures to protect its farmland and parks. Environmental laws in Snohomish are stricter than the rest of the sprawl. With a low unemployment the future looks bright for Snohomish.

>At first glance Snohomish would seem like a throw back to the glory years of the good 'ole US of A. Low unemployment, a heavily agraian economy, a relatively low crime rate makes life in Snohomish a happy middle class dream. You can take your kids to parks and actually drive to some place other than the zoo to see creatures in the wild.

But behind that happy hick handshake is a racial nightmare chummers. Racial tension in Snohomish is so thick you could cut it with a knife. Humanis Policlub hoods and badges are considered hip outer wear in most of this part of Seattle. The rapid explosion in the ork population over the last decade has made things worse, and beatings and firebombings are getting to be more than just a holiday event. Metahuman runners int his district take care. A lot of the Shadow community in this area has heavy ties to Humanis, Human Nation, and other Humanis style Polis.<
>Local D
"Saving your neck with the 411"

>Organized Crime overlooked Snohomish for decades. Sure there was gambling, prostitution and some chips to be found, but real "crime" as it were, was a rare occurence, or at least thats what the local trids said right? The Mafia has traditionally controlled Snohomish. In fact the Finnigan family maintains one of its many "Summer" homes in the heart of Snohomish. The Family controls most of the gambling, and a lions share of the prostitution rackets in Snohomish.Recently the Family has been taking a keen intrest in the Agrocorps that work in this area, making significant inroads in their traditional arenas-trucking and other shipping methods. So far the Family has been able to keep their activities in the shadows, but how long that will last is any ones guess.

The Yakuza in this area have been stymied by the general populaces rancor towards Metahumans, Indians and the Japanese.Humanis sympathies kept the Yks from getting too deeply imbedded in the area. They do decisively control the Chip trade in Snohomish-even if the Japs aren't good enough to speak to, they do have the best Chips apparently. The Yakuza has aggressivly been practicing Sokaiya tactics, shaking down several of the areas smaller corporations with a vengance. unfortunately it seems they have drawn some attention to themselves in doing this, and at least two local Yak operations are currently looking a racketeering charges ina federal courthouse.

Vory V Zakone has emerged as a local player in Snohomish. They have been working the Humanis angle of Snohomsih like a snake charmer. They have made some major weapons and equipment deals (Mostly Security style armor and some electronics) with a lot of the local Humanis chapterhouses. The Russians have also been very successful at Extortion in Snohomish, shaking down small bars, grills and other "Mom and Pop" bizs.

Gang wise Snohomish has a lot of MetaHuman street gangs over in Thrashers Corner and Cathcarrt. Most of these gangs have allegiance with the Folk Nation. Turf wars aren't as common in Snohomsih, because there is a lot of room for gangs to rove,and most of the Metahuman gangs spend a lot of time butting heads with Humanis polis every chance they get.The Yaks have been heavily recruiting the local gangs as muscle., but so far only a few Meta gangs have signed on.

Humanis gangs are very popular, most work under the 'guise of Policlub Chapter Houses. A lot of the middle class human kids buy into the Humanis bit heavily and the Chapter Houses are quite the social gathering point. So far the Humanis have limited themselves to butting heads with the Meta gangs in the district, btu word on the street is they have been putting together a serious arsenal, so expect an increase in the tempo of Humanis attacks in the area.<
>Bob the Builder
"Can we do it? Yes we can!"

Geography and Demographics

The district of Snohomish is bounded on the northeast by the Salish-Shidhe Council, on the Southeast by Redmond, on the South by Bellevue and Downtown, and ont he Northwest by Everett. The Snohomish river and its tributaries snake across the district-Tours are available from Pauls Elven Tours. Away from the river and its fertile farmland, the district is dominated by rolling hills and hard wood forests.

>The ferry has been attacked by Humains types three times this year, twice with rifles and the last with a what appeared to be a LAW rocket. That last attack failed luckily, apperently who ever shot the damn thing didn't know how to aim it-they blew a couple of trees straight to Allah. The Ferrys owners have hired some local toughs to work as "guards", but word in the shadows is that they want some real resolution to this situation before it gets deadly.<
>Fakher

>The Border between Snohomish and the Salish got real antsy after that Chemical/Biowarfare attack by the Tsmishian. (If thats what it was...) The Metroplex guard has upped its patrols and the border crossing stations have been reenforced with some heavy vechiles and NBC-Decon units. The Salish of course have done the same. The Military boys sitting out there are not Metroplex Gurad units by the way, they are regular UCAS military. Any one planning on running the border in Snohomish should keep that in mind.<
>Zeus

Demographicly speaking Snohomish has a large Scandinavian and German heritage, as well as large population of Russians. Orks and Elves represent the largest Metahuman minorities in Snohomish

>Not fer long.
>Human Ranger

Politics

Mayor Mike Walkstrong was voted out of office in 2056, by an amazing 85% to 10% vote. He was replaced by Mack A. Ware. Mayor Ware was elected on a prohuman platform.

>Mayor Ware is a Humanis memeber in good standing. He is constantly at odds with Karl Fedderson, the District Prosecutor. Wares anti Metahuman policys were orginally laughed at by Liberals, until that is, they passed. Fedderson, and his Elven wife, have been the vocal minority against Wares outrageously anti Metahuman policys and attitudes.
>Snohomish Voter

Locations of Intrest

Dante's Bar
Medium bar archetype,10224 Airport Way, Pyotr "Dante" Fedorov, Owner and part-time operator, bias against light drinkers or those who can't hold their drinks. LTG NA/UCAS-SEA 360-568-9700


Not to be confused with the nightclub Dante’s Inferno also in Downtown Seattle, Dante's is a welcoming mid-sized bar with a definite Russian flavour tucked away down one of the side streets. With a range of Russian drinks difficult to find elsewhere in the ‘plex and a warm inviting ambience, this is definitely worth a visit if you want a more relaxed evening.

> This place is slightly weird. Pyotr, or Dante as he's sometimes known to friends, is also a Professor over at U-Dub where he teaches nuclear physics. This can make for some interesting clientele. Sure you get the occasional student coming in out of interest but not very often- hey, who wants to get wasted in front of a professor? You also get a number of Professors and intellectuals from around the university mixed together with members of the Russian immigrant community.
> Bright Spark

> Leads to some real interesting conversations. Ranges from the usual sport talk through to literature, philosophy, the sciences, politics, all overlaid with everyday chatter and Russian in the background. They're actually pretty open and don't mind dumbing it down or explaining if you show a genuine interest.
> Mister Incognito

> As you've probably guessed by now, Pyotr is a Russian that emigrated a few years back. Guy speaks excellent English but you can tell by his accent whenever he opens his mouth. He's also a major drinker, even by Russian standards. I've seen him drink fraggin' trolls under the table. The guys pretty closed mouthed about personal stuff, but I asked him why he drank so much one time when he was really out of it and he said something about making up for lost time since he wasn't able to drink at all in one of his previous jobs.
> Walker

> If you want to get on his good side you might want to read up on classical Russian and international writers, political writers especially, as he loves the stuff. He can, and often does, go for whole evenings about different authors with the regulars, debating their merits and flaws. Just be prepared to defend your views.
> Rook

> Yeah, he does love his politics. He can go on for hours and hours about it. One of the reasons he left Russia apparently, didn't agree with the pseudo-Communist government. Pyotr can come off as a bit naive since he espouses a mix of anarchy and all men are equal with a bent against governments and corps but he's but. He's more idealistic than anything else.
> Atlas

> This place is also a good hangout to meet low-level Vory contacts. It's not a Vory bar or anything but they get the occasional couple in or one of the locals from the community might know somebody.
> Thumbs

> Funny thing, but I got a job a little while back on this guy. Some Johnson paid me some cred to do a deep background check. Turns out there are some strange things in his background. Like the fact that whilst his SIN's completely legit, when I tried backtracking through the Russian records I hit a wall.

Apparently this guy didn't exist before arriving in the UCAS. So I did some more digging. Couldn't find anything much at first but eventually found something on a Pyotr Savin who looked fairly similar from the old pictures- last one I could find was from 12/13 years ago- I could find and matched most other variables. Seems this Savin guy was some big noise at the Russian's Physics/Technological Institute. Physics as in devices leading to very large mushroom clouds if you follow. Looks like he defected and the gov. set him up with a new life.

Like any half decent runner I checked out the J, and came up with a definate Russian connection so I figured, hey, they're probably wanting to see where this guy ended up. Not like they'd come after him now, against the rules. But I don't like first impressions so I did some more asking around and the signs pointed to the Johnson actually being Sioux spooks, OMI. Makes sense, they paint themselves as the defenders of the NAN and've been rumoured to have nukes for years. Shoulda been content with that but again, this job felt all wrong so I went over every last minor detail and hit paydirt, Pueblo Intel boys. Now what would the PCC want with a defected retired Russian nuclear physicist?
> Boony

Children of the Light Educational Center
Small school compound, 14216 47th Drive Southeast, Ansen Morrow, Bias again Humanis, LTG NA/SEA 425-1357-1316

The Children of the Light strive to educate metahumanity in the ways of tolerance towards their fellows and provide a healthy atmosphere for all children to grow up in.

>These guys are wackos on the other end of the scale. They say they started as a cult back a ways, but after the Night of Rage got their feet firmly planted. A lot of the kids ophaned during the violence made their way via cult members to the CoLs education centers. They were raised good and totally brainwashed. Time’s given them a bit of status, and its really less cult and more enclave living now, but that doesn’t change the fact that those kids are grown up now and all gung ho about the metahumanity equality thing.
>Firefighter

>Sounds like something I read off a history chip once, hippiez, I think they were called.
>Ophelia

>Maybe from the looks of it and those that do the lobbying and speeches, but they’ve trained themselves a little group of anti-Humanis terrorists in the shadows. They’re bound and detemined to make people believe in the eqality of metahumanity or else die. Dustin Gloval’s little ‘change of heart’ at the now defeated bill? They had his daughter at the end of a .45 until he voted no.
>Misha

>Bah! Glorified crackpots! Gloval was simply not strong enough and made up that story!
>Humans1st

>If you want to denounce us, I suggest you start fabricating a cover up, Mr. Seville, you broke our little arrangement with your speech this morning. Perhaps you should answer your phone as well, the SeaTac authorities don’t like to keep dead bodies around, its bad for business.
>Kit Corona


Noble Romans
Medium gym and Spa Archetype, 1830 Bickford Avenue, Dmitri Alekseevich Miliutin, Manager, Bias against Japanese, No Ltg

Noble Romans is a seedy Gym and Spa.

>Dmitri Alekseevich Miliutin is connected Vory V Zakone. This place looks like a bad eastren european sim on seedy establishments. Lots of Russian toughs working out, and a huge steam room filled with big handle bar mustached cossack looking motherfraggers. As soon as I entered I got the feeling I was most definitely not welcome.
>Sergei

>A lot of excons end up here looking for work as muscle for the Russians. If you are desperate and don't mind getting your knuckles bloody, you can find work here. Just ask for Grigoriy.
>Victor

Sweet Dogs
Medium Petshop Archetype, Grinn Lane and Barret St., Vera Fritag, Owner, Bias against Cats, Ltg 425-566-5501

Sweet Dogs is a medium sized pet shop on the corner of Grin Lane and Barret Ave. Vera Fritag is a dog shaman who specializes in animal care, grooming and supplies. Meet all your pet needs at Sweet Dogs, just watch your cats.

>Vera is a skilled Dog Shaman, who specializes in healing magic for pets. She is also a great resource when it comes to parazoology, and awakened critters. She's pretty easy to on the eyes as well.
>Dog Lover

>Veras pet Shepard is more than just a Shepard, its her ally spirit!
>Anonymous

100 Lashes
Medium Nightclub Archetype, 330 Washington St, Dale Vitale, Manager, No Bias, Ltg 425-567-8990

100 Lashes is on the third floor of a large warehouse, and while the exterior leaves something to desire, its interior is lavishily decorated, with crushed red velvet felt lining the walls, and plush carpets on the floors. Memebership fees entitle patrons to special benefits, and is available after completing the required documentation.

>100 Lashes is an S&M bar. For the uninitiated it can be both an exhilerating and terrifying experience. Members in good standing are entitled to access to specialty rooms where you can satisfy your "needs." Whips, chains, cuffs, and all sorts of fetish paraphanelia can be found here.
>The Saint

>More than a few of the Members in good standing are zaibatsu, looking for something that corp clubs don't offer. Security is tighter than you might expect, until you do some checking and realize that the corps take precautions to protect their prized posessions. These boys ride the wire, and think on their feet. Take appropriate precautions when planning biz in this joint.
>Solid Steel

Fort Lewis

Fort Lewis at a Glance

District size: Apporximately 197 square kilometers
Population: 110,576
Human: 60%
Elf: 10%
Dwarf: 3%
Ork: 21%
Troll: 3%
Other: 3%
Population Density: Approximatley 500 per Square Kilometer
Per Capita Income: 31,000 ¥
Below Poverty Level: 29%
On Fortunes Active Trader List: <1%
Corporate Affiliation: 38%
Voting Precincts: 2
Education:
<12 Years: 30%
High School Equivalency: 56%
College Equivalency: 13%
Advanced Studies Certificate: 1%
Hospitals and Clinics: 4
LTG Acees Number: 22206

The evergreen forests of Fort Lewis remind some people of a different era. Hundreds of acres of tranquil woodland lies a scant hour from the heart of Downtown. The Zoological Gardens and Botanical Gardens make Fort Lewis seem like a paradise at times.

>Then the artillery shells rip through the air, and the live fire ranges light up the night sky. Don't forget folks this is a Miltary Base. With recent events in Downtown, and in the NAN, the UCAS has beefed up its garrison here. Regular Army troops have made good use of the Forts facilities.Sure the trees and zoos are sweet, but remember that there are thousands of heavily armed Soldiers here when you make your decision to work Fort Lewis.
>Jimmy B

>Among the units that reside here now are the 137th Tactical Air Wing. Don't sound familiar? They are Stealth Tactical Bomber Squadron. Nuclear capable. Also the 10th Mountain Division is now on the ground, accounting for most of those late night live fire exercises you hear so much about.
>Dog Soldier

>The Urban Combat Simulator ("Downtown Hell") has been running day and night. Combat Town is its nickname with grunts who train there, and it can be configured to resemble most Major Cities in just about any Nation you can name. Guess whats been the flavor of the Month as it were? Downtown Seattle. That makes the boys and girls with the Seattle Independence Movement real nervous.
>Major Menace

Geography and Demographics

Bordered by Tacoma to the North, Puyallup to the east, the waters of the Puget Sound to the northwest and the Salish-Shidhe Council to the south and southwest, Fort Lewis is a broad exspanse of marshes, forests, and low hills.

>After that Biowarfare atatck in the Salish-Tsmishian conflict, the UCAS steamed the 27 MEU up from its manuevers in Hawa'ii. So now there is a battalion of Marines, and a bunch of ships with all the support they'd need to conduct a major landing sitting out in International waters. Fun thought, no?
>Talisman

The districts actual population is still pretty sparse, even with all the new arrivals on the base. Most of the residents are either Servicemen or their families. Several Corpoartions maintain units in garrison on the base as well.

>Not as many as before. Aztechnology is notably missing, as is Mitsuhama. (who has been one of General Saitos more vocal supporters.) Ares maintains the largest contingent, go figure right? Yametesu maintains a small force, as does Saeder Krupp-both are basically reinforced Companies.

Ares has two Battalions, with some Air units.Renaraku has a lot of people on the ground, and have been cracking for time in Combat Town, most likely in support of their efforts to retake their Arcology. Shiawase also maintains a two reinforced Companies here as well.

Wuxing, Novatech, and CatCo have yet to request garrison space for any units.
>Corporate Warrior

Politics

Up until 2060 Colonel Winston Gajeway ran Fort Lewis. When the Arcology sealed itself, the UCAS sent some troops in immediately, the sudden influx of troops was also a conveinant way to address the Seattle Independence Movement, which was getting a lot of support. The Tshmishian-Salish conflict sealed the deal, and the Tenth Mountain Division under the Command of Lieutenant General Jennifer Steel, was airlifted in. Lt. General Steele, as the ranking officer, has assumed command of the base.

General Steele was quick to delegate control of civilain affairs to her Executive Officer, Colonel John Savage. Colonel Savage has ruthlessly implemented some sweeping changes aimed at reducing crime in the district, and more importantly the graft and theft of Military Hardware.

>A move that has won him the ire of the local crime Syndicates.

The Mafia and the Yakuza have a lot of cred in prostitution and gambling. Chips are good money but with Savages new penalties on posession, both Syndicates are losing cred hand over spur.

The Family has lost a lot of ground to the Yakuza in Fort Lewis. They haven't been too intrested in reclaiming lost ground, especially with the new crackdown.
>Dawg Face

>The Yakuza success has also made them the target of CID investigators. Criminal Investigative Division. The Armys version of IA. So far the CID boys have done well at shutting down the Yakuzas contacts inside the Military establishment, and what little headway they have made, they are losing. expect another round of Court Martials soon.
>JAG Watcher

>General Steele is a former Delta Girl, who spent time in a lot of bad places. She is one cold slitch.General Steele has very publicly stated that she is a Miltary Officer, not a politician, but despite this she is a very politically savy woman. She is also carrying quite a bit of chrome for a Flagg Officer. One thing is for sure, she views Gajeway with the same attitude she'd eyeball a cockroach with.
>Jimmy B

>The Spike Wheels ruled Intercity 5 at night.Fort Lewis has in the past sent Metroplex Guard units out aginst them, usually with bad results. General Steele changed that tactic.

Instead of actively looking for trouble, she ahs had the gangs followed, and scoped their "Bases" of "Operations". when she was ready she hit hard and fast. The message was driven in with hotlead and attack choppers. A lot of these gangs are never going to recover, the Wheels are still out there,licking their chops-but there. For now Go-gang activity has tapered off quite a bit, especially agianst Military targets.
>Sam Snead

Places of Intrest

The "H" Street Enlisted Club
Large Nightclub and Bar Archetype, H Street, Staff Sargent H. Normington, Manager, Lt. D. Cordell, OIC, No Bias, Ltg 209-223-8344

The H Street Enlisted Club is all ranks club, in which all Military personel and their dependents are welcome. Live bands take the stage every Friday and Saturday, several of them culled from the ranks of the troops on base. Drinks and food are served, and are generally cheaper than what you'd find out in "town". Military ID or dependents ID required for entry.

>You can also use a visitors pass, but in order to get one you need to apply at the gates with a valid SIN, and undergo a brief background check. All vechiles on base have color coded stickers to identify them: Red is Enlisted, Blue for Officers, and Green for Civilians and Contractors. each sticker has a scanable bar code which the MPs can scan to see exactly who it belongs to.All stickers are required to be in the lower left hand side of the front windshield.
>Dawg Face

The "D" Street Armory
Large warehouse Archetype, D Street, Captain Charles Bahr, OIC, No Bias, Ltg 209-224-9088

The D Street armory is the largest repository for crew served weapons on base, as well as the primary supply point for incoming weapons shipments All new weapons are first coded and checked in here.

>The recent CID shakeup has seen some of the armorers at the D Street Armory earn some brig time for selling Military hardware to the Yakuza. Captain Bahr has ben under fire for his lackadasical approach to security and weapons accountability. Rumor mill has it he will soon be relieved of his command.
>Sid

Stone Creek Fitness Center
Large Recreation Center Acrhetype, Stonecreek Drive, Sandra Motz, Manager, Captain David Kay, OIC, No Bias, Ltg 209-223-6689

The Stone Creek Fitness Center is state of the art fitness center for Military personel and their dependents. A pool, aerobic fitness classes and round the clock staffing complete with a registered Health Dietician and Registered Nurse make this facility one of the finest in all of Seattle.This facility also boasts a day spa,sauna an olympic pool (Reservations available, open swims as well) and a several jacuzzis.

>Stone Creek also has at least two Military Cybernetics specialists who aid boosted soldiers in getting used to their wares. They also feature equipment that goes way beyond normal human limits for weights and agility. This facility also sells suppliments and some specialty stuff-weight belts, gloves, magazines, dreckcetera...Real popular place with the hard core types.
>Stone Cold

>Its also a good place to scope out whats happening on base. Everyone from Privates to the new base general herself works out here. This place is is just a good place to hang out and listen. All soldiers like to talk Omae, especially the hard boys. If you can sling the lingo and look intrested, you stand to learn quite a bit.
>Zeus

The Base Generals Home
Large Luxury Home Archetype, 1 Four Star Drive, Staff Sargent Harmon Jordan, Adjutant, No Bias, Ltg 209-223-0001

The Base Generals home serves as both general Steels residence, and as a rather exciting military history museum. The General can also work out of her home, thanks to modren electronic communications technology. The museum is open by invitation only.

>Thinking about lobbing a STS missile in the good Generals residence? Think again. The home itself is at least a hundred plus years old, and solid brick. Over the years they have reinforced the walls with enough armor to shrug off a Main Battle Tank round. The home is set back into the woods, so its slightly isolated, and has state of the art electronics and surveillance measures. Not to mention the tenth Mountain boys that patrol the grounds. Magically at least one mage is tasked to exsculisivly monitor the Generals residence. The home is wept for bugs and other devices daily. Utilities and power are also backed up, this place could seal up and hold off a small comapny for a good long time.
>Dawg Face

Range 400
Large Firing Range, Range Road, Master Gunnery Sargent, OIC, No Bias, No Ltg

Range 400 is the largets range on Fort Lewis, and the only Combined Arms range capable of handling not only small arms fire, heavy weapons, air craft,LAVs, and Naval Guns. Any one lucky enough to be invited to watch any of the combined arms exercises will be treated a precision display of military might.

>Range 400 has been seeing considerable usage lately. The Tenth Mountain boys have been cross training with an Ares unit in a major night live fire. They have lit up the night sky like you wouldn't believe. Rockets, artillery, you name it. Obviouly practicing for something big, but what?
>Slab

Remmy’s Military Surplus
Large storefront, 130890 South Street, Remmy Masterson (LT. Col. Retired), Bias towards Military, LTG NA/SEA 209-224-7601

Remmy’s is the place for all your surplus gear, straight from the decomm docks. Stock changes monthy, keep checking back to see what’s in stock!

>Legal Military Surplus? What’s the fun in that?
>Riff Hardeyes

>Corp kids who wanna play army and collectors, Remmy occasionally unearths some pre-UCAS stuff
>Raj

>It’s a nice-nice front, time for a little history lesson from the Prof. Back in the ‘20s, there was a USA Army division stationed here, the 142nd, also known as the Renegades. Sounds familiar yet? For the denser of you out there, these were the guys that went AWOL when USA pulled out to go head to head with the NAN. You know them better now as the Seattle Renegades, best mercs in the business. Remmy’s the front for their HQ, they still play nice with the UCAS army, though I’m not sure why, with the authority of the USA clauses they could court martial An]][*5#$%------------

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>Now, now Prof, its not nice to speak of a woman’s age or her past, now shut it before I shut it for you.
>Dark Angel
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>Prof


>She doesn’t have to when I’m watching you.
>Mainframe

Corporate Liasons Office
Medium Office building Archetype, Sixth Street,


Redmond

Redmond at a Glance

District Size:Apporoximatley 436 square kilometers
Population:501,987
Human:80%
Elf: 7%
Dwarf: 1%
Ork:11%
Troll: 1%
Other:1%
Population Density: Approximately 1,142 per square kilometer
Per Capita Income: 6,600 ¥
Below Poverty Level:79%
On Fortunes Active Trader List: 0%
Corporate Affiliation: 22%
Voting Precincts: 10
Education:
<12 Years: 78%
High School equivalnecy: 18%
College Equivalency: 3%
Advanced Studies Certificate: 1%
Hospitals and Clinics: 6
LTG Access number: 11206

Urban Blight. Those two words best describe Redmond. With upwards of a million or more squatters living in the streets and in make shift camps across the District, Redmond is one of the Sprawls poorest Districts. The struggle for every day survival is a bleak and never ending struggle for the denziens of Redmond.

The local Government has written off most of Redmond as "Barrens". A wasteland inhabited by people who don't exsist on any computer, who aren't afforded the rights any other citizen in the UCAS would expect, people who have fallen into the shadows.

The SINless struggle for each morsel of food, for every inch of space, and anything of value in a desperate dance with a violent devil.

>Abandoned buildings abound, squatters band together in hopes of protecting themselves and what little they have. People here are perpetually hungry and angry. And who can blame them? The Governement has written them off, denied them their most basic human dignities, and rights. This situation is unacceptable. As citizens it is our duty to stand up and say "Enough!"
>Indepence Now!

>Redmond is a truly scary place. People distrust each other, and the hatred is like an electric current in the air. Humans mainly stick with humans, Orks with Orks,and so on. Real Road Warrior type stuff. Go-gangs aren't too common, but there are plenty of them, and street gangs abound. Then add in the Ghouls and the Bugs, and Redmond is one nasty place to be.
>Anonymous

>Redmond has it share of Organized crime.

The Redmond Mafia is still split between warring factions. Ra Halquist leads a renegade faction, that has been a thorn in the Finnegan Families side for some time now. Halquist and his people cut a deal with the local Yakuza after James O'Malley me his end. This has made them a real targte for the Redmond Mafia, lead by Theodore Atencio. The two warring families have stepped up their campaign in recent months.The bodies on both sides are starting to fill up rivers and bays everywhere.

The Yakuza hasn't lost any time in taking advantage of this war. They have increased their profits across the board. Led by Kiyotatsu Urakawa the Redmond Clan is really picking up speed, something the Family is going to have to deal with soon, lest they find themselves forced completely out of the District.

The Seoulpa Rings recruit heavily in the Barrens, picking the best fighters, deckers and any one who is magically active to fill their ranks. With so many desperate (Meta)Humans, they easily manage to cull the cream of the crop, especially since the Clan is so reluctant to recruit metas.

The Triads have moved into Barrens, and have been slowly marking off territory in the Purity Neighborhood. Its any ones guess as to why.

There are so many Thriller gangs in redmond, that listing them would take up Gigs. Gangs shift alliances, names and territories so fast that keeping track of them would require an expert tracking program. Go-gangs aren't common as finding fuel for bikes is a tough gig in the barrens, as are spare parts.
>Solid Steel

>Some of the more notable gangs in Redmond are the Red Hot Nukes, The Spiders and the Rusty Stillettos. The Red Hot Nukes is probably the only gang comprised of Dwarven Adepts in the whole Sprawl, if not the world. The Spiders actually claim to follow the Spider totem, and actually hunt Bug Spirits!
>Rancid

Geography and Demographics

Redmond lacks any real significant terrain features, most of Redmond is flat, with the landscape being broken only by Abandonded buildings and rubble. Snoqualmie river winds through the district like a lazy snake, providing drinking water-no matter how unpure-for most of the Districts residents.

Demographics are hard to accurately measure, since as much of two thirds of the Districts population are SINless. Orks are the most prevalent Metahuman minority epresented here.

>The Orks breed like roaches!In the past five yeasr alone their numbers have grown by a full third!If you are intrested in putting a n end to this trend, contact Augustyniak at the Redmond Chapterhouse.
>Redmond Brotherhood

>Bug Spirits are a not uncommon occurence in Redmond. At least three small hives have been destroyed in the last two years by Ares Bug Hunters. All those abandoned buildings, all the racial mistrust fostered by fraggers like Brotherhood, has helped the bugs hide in plane sight.
>Alien Tourist
"From out of Town."

>A thriller gang known as the Spiders hunts Bugs, but if you are thinking of going to them for help dealing with an insect problem be real careful. They are extremely unpredictable, claiming to follow the Spider Totem. Me, personally I think they are fraggin' psychotic. Lead by a woman known as Widow, the Spiders are extremely violent and dangerous.
>Air Raid

>Ghouls are another thing to watch for. At least forty of fifty of them have banded together in the old Redmond Graveyard. The Graveyard was built in the ninetenth century, and its four meter stonewalls enclose about 60 acres of tombs, mauselems, and graves. They laid claim pubicly after the Comets Pass, repelling a Humanis assault with extreme discretion-a good number of the Humanis boys were shocked to find out there brethern were now walking amongst the ranks of the infected. So far the Ghouls have been content to confine their activities to the graveyard and its surronding woods, but will that last?
>Corin

Politics

Jeffery Gasston has been the Mayor in Redmond for over a decade now. He has grown from a novice politician, to a skilled manipulative Poltician under Governor Schultzs careful tutelage. Mayor Gasston has worked vigorously to bring in new industry and Corporate money to revitalize his Districts ailing economy.

>Syndicate control of politicians is still a big problem in Redmond.Despite numerous arrests, few are convicted and the Mafia and the Yakuza have control of as much as half of the cities politicians. Graft and bribery are expected to get even the smallest of permits or pieces of paperwork completed. Heck, even the Truiads and the Rings ahve a couple of pet politicals out here. Gasston has distanced himself from these politcos skillfully, and the Honorable Mayor may yet seek a higher office.
>People Watcher

>Organized Crime isn't the only one out there buying Politicos. Several MegaCorporations have their own pet polticians. Environmental law is horribly outdated in Redmond, much to the Salish-Shidhe Councils Displeasure. Poloticians have rezoned a great deal of Redmond as Corporate Rennaisance Zones, that cut the Corps tax breaks, and allow them to bulldoze entire blocks to build their factories. Pollution in Redmond gets worse by the day, and in the last few months several of the independent pirate trids have run stories on toxics in Redmond.
>Environmental Red

Locations of Intrest

The Bookshelf
Small Store Archetype, 14950 Northeast 95th Street Apt A, Owner: Kivrin Eckberg, No Ltg

Nestled in the warmth that is the Redmond Barrens, this small used bookstore has survived in a war-zone and still retains a satisfied customer base. Located in the basement suite of a burned out apartment complex, The Bookshelf has been known to collect good fiction and rarer treasures from decades past. Dickens, Twain, Tolstoy, Hollar, Tolkein, Hauze, Jury, Granberg. If you want it, you can find in on The Bookshelf.

The owner, Kivrin Eckberg, makes the promise to her clients what they’re looking for, and if she doesn’t have it on her shelves, she’s almost always able to get it within the week. And everything is guaranteed on paper. She has no chipbooks, chip players or accessories. Everything is completely natural and made from recycled paper products. Eckberg takes pride in keeping poets on the page, and writers in printed ink.

>She also takes pride in her security. There are more cameras in that store than the whole of the Arc.
>Angora

>Hyperbole, Angora, but with a grain of truth. She does like to keep more than one eye on her customers, but then, with her location and some of her ‘treasures’ how can you blame her?
>White Lightning

>We do have to remember that ‘collectors’ and ‘eccentrics’ are practically synonyms, people. Can’t have one without the other.
>Obsidian
“The Truth Will Set You Free”

Twisted Lemon's House of Magic

Small Shop Archetype,16134 NE 87th, Jason McReel,Owner,Subtle Bias towards the Magical Active LTG NA /UCAS-SEA 593-345-6131

Twisted Lemon's House of Magic is a hole-in-the-wall on the eastern part of the Barrens. The shop is owned and run by Jason McReel, who will no doubt insist you call him Lemon. A former mage, McReel lost his magical capabilities after a car accident.

>If you consider getting shot by a RPV a car accident, then that's mostly true. One of the team members he was running with panicked and slapped a trauma patch on him, which dulled his magic and somehow cut off his ability to Project. It was a downward spiral from there.
>Greenboy

>How far down?
>Munching Man

>He's burned out. Used drugs and beetles to try to get the same experience he did in the astral, and they took their toll. If there's no one at the counter and no one answers when you call, he's probably passed out in the back after a score.
>Darwin's Monkey

Most of the items availible in his store are unenchanted, lucky charms and the like for the local superstitious gangs, but he does except unconventional payment for what few real foci and talismans he does sell.

>By "unconventional" they mean "chips or blow," and while there's not much real magic in the shop, the stuff he does have is some powerful drek - leftovers from his old running days, I'd guess, and availible on the cheap.
>Darwin's Monkey

Baker Street Theatre
Medium theatre,13443 NE 81st St, Danny Kale - owner, Silvia Hart - manager, Bias against the Rich,Ltg 11206-778-89

Baker Street Theatre is a clever play on words, fitting for the business. While there is no Baker Street in Seattle, The half theatre is open to the street which doubles as the audience. Once a prominent opera house as near as anyone can tell, half the building was demolished at some point, leaving only the stage and its wings intact. Danny Kale, the founder and owner, bought the small building adjacent to the theatre to serve as the storage and offices, while the actual stage and equipment is used to put on productions. The actors and crew are all locals to the neighborhood, mostly SINless bums. Whether Silvia provides classics or homegrown scripts, the productions are often entertaining. There is limited seating on decent benches on the property which customers pay for, but people are encouraged to bring chairs and sit on the sidewalk, or watch from the roofs across the street or next to the building.

>Baker Street isn't in as bad a shape as Danny would have you believe. Sure, it looks like the place is gonna fall down any minute, but that half building is rock solid and the tech equipment is pretty good, too. We don't much like rich kids hanging around, but I hear it’s becoming a hot spot for corp kids who want to slum it.
>Ophelia

>So where's the cred, eh? 2 Nuyen a seat doesn't net you much profit, how can they afford the place and the equipment, costumes, what have ya?
>Curious Greg

>Go look you up a book sometime, Curious, guy by the name of Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle wrote some stories about a guy named Sherlock Holmes, big detective. Had a group of street kids and bums called the Baker Street
Irregulars, did some tasks for him, gathered some info. 10 gets you 20 there are some runners out there who pay big cred for the info the modern Irregulars pick up. When's the last time you ever really noticed a bum, eh?
>Watson

Lo Fong's Chinese Fortune Cookie Factory
Large factory,145 E. Lake Sammamish Pky NE,Lo Fong Owner, No Bias, LTG 11206-67-908

Lo Fong's is the only fortune cookie factory on the western seaboard. The factory makes over a million cookies a day for everyone from the local neighborhood restaurant to the summer homes of Tir princes. Scheduled tours of the facility are available everyday but Sunday, and custom orders are available.

>May I be the first to say what the frag?
>Crunch

>'Fortune' cookies man! Don't tell me you think all old Fong puts in them things is slips of paper? Hot BTLs, gems, hell, some of 'em even carry masked spells and C4 designed to go off when they're opened, or tracking devices and foci. This guy has the sweetest delivery method in the whole Sixth World.
>Raj

>Right, and my muffin here has a Fire Elemental inside keeping it warm.
>Misha

>No joke, Raj? Pulled a job once, 'liberating' a few rough diamonds. Johnson had us deliver to Lo Fong's loading docks. I figured him for just a Triad front man, but maybe those diamonds went out the door in cookies...
>Jem (No Holograms)

>Confucius say: Men who find diamonds in fortune cookies destined for rich ends.
>C0nfuciu5

>Someday C0nfuciu5, someday I'm going to find your meatbody and beat it into a bloody pulp for every one of your stupid sayings, I swear.
>Misha

The War Pit
Large Warehouse,16475 Northeast 74th Street, Alan "Viper" Reeds owner/operator,No Bias, Ltg NA/UCAS-SEA 425-895-8331

The War Pit is the place to go in Seattle for simulated combat. From Matrix games that pit hacker against hacker to cage fights to chess; if you can play it head to head, you can find it at the War Pit. Please remember, all patrons must have a designated next of kin on file as well as any medical problems and a signed waiver.

>Truth in advertising, how refreshing. It is exactly as stated, Viper runs everything here, and anyone, SIN or not, is welcome as long as the waiver's on file. I've seen Firewatch teams go head to head with Red Samurai in The Pit itself, and street punks duke it out fist to fist with their probation officers, and nobody says nothing, its all neutral ground, everyone wants to place to stay open, so nobody brings any heat down.
>Firefighter

>Viper? Ooh, scary. So what's so hot about The Pit anyways, just another of the games going on?
>Curious Greg

>You'd better be scared. You've obviously never met the guy. Square's the best word for 'im, 5'3" and built like a brick. Not a drop of cyber neither. Rumor has it he's ex-UCAS Black Ops. All I know is that he took down the whole Steel Talons gang one night while I was there. Broke a lot of cyberspurs, but not a sweat. One mean fragger if you piss him off.
>Mad Hacker

> The Pit...the main event on Friday nights...take 16 fraggers who got a death wish and shut 'em all in a four-story warehouse reinforced with steel whose layout changes every week. Hide a bunch of real weapons down in there, and Viper spins the Wheel of Doom, sometimes it’s last one standing while Neurostun seeps into the place, sometimes it’s collect 10 IDs, sometimes it’s find the exit first. All lethal, all real! Last time I ever accept a job when the J said "all you gotta do is fight for a little while".
>Riff Hardeyes

>Of course, lest you be left with the impression that it is all barbaric violence, I will interject that the mental challenges are quite exceptional as well. Of particular popularity of late is the foci ladder. There is quite a pitched battle to see who can reverse engineer a focus to its basic makeup in the quickest amount of time.
>Soulfire

The Butchers Block
Small Store Archetype, 15442 Bel-Red Road, "Sully", Owner, No Bias, No Ltg

The Butchers Block is a small store that offers its services to local citizens.

Puyallup


Puyallup at a Glance

District Size: Approximately 1,008 square kilometers
Population:523,957
Human: 40%
Elf: 15%
Dwarf 4%
Ork 33%
Troll 3%
Other Less than 1%
Population Density: Approximately 505 per square kilometer
Per Capita Income: 6,900 ¥
Below Poverty Level: 83%
Corporate Affiliation:17%
Voting Precincts:10
Education:
<12 Years: 80%
High School Equivalency: 15%
College Equivalency: 4%
Advanced Studies Certificates: <1%
Hospitals and Clinics: 7
LTG Acess Number: 4206

On August 17, 2017 Mount Ranier erupted burying most of this ares fertile farmland and apple orchards (A big part of the economy at the time) beneath tons of ash. One year later Puyallup became home to thousands fleeing the Native American takeover of the Midwest. After the Night of Rage Puyallup once again became a refuge, but thsi time for Metahumans seeking a place of safety afetr the infamous Night of Rage.

In the early 2050's corporations of all sorts began to take an intrest in Puyallup. Starting with the construction of a Mitsuhama Computer Technologies manufacturing facility Puyallup has been on the road to recovery. Corporatiosn have slowly moved intot he area nad begun to tap the areas natural resources and cheap pool of labor.It seems that Puyallup may stand to rise from the ashes like a phoenix...but will be able to avoid the corporations claws?


>Yakuza and Mafia control of the local government at nearly all levels, make that question almost a joke.Of course it can't. The district needs Corporate money and backing to get a lot done. That money isn't coming from the UCAS any time soon. The Mob and the Yaks have this place wrapped up tight, and they aren't about to give up control. Any corp coming into the area has to be willing to play ball, or have the backing of one of these two syndicates. The Syndicates still use this district to set up training camps, and ware houses to store illegal goods.

A lot of the abandoned looking buildings aren't. Syndicate warehouses sport the latest in high tech and magical security, with armed goon squads itching to use that Mil-Spec hardware they have been training with for the last few weeks.

"Crime Academies" can offer opportunites for even experienced Shadowrunners to learn the tricks of the trade from the best guns out there. If you know the right people you can get an "education" your sure to never forget.

The Triads and the Seoulpa Rings operate in the area, but not on a large scale. Of the Rings the biggest is the Lee Brigade lead by Chun Lee. After escaping the Yakuza purge of Koreans in 2043, he has run hit and run operations against the Yakuz throughout the district. He has established an uneasy alliance with La Costra Nostra, for now, and is target number one for Yak hitters through out the 'Plex.

The Triads have tried to establish a foothold in the area, relying on the protection of Wuxing and their new enclave of Corporate citizens to workout of. So far they haven't posted profits big enough to attract attention from the big boys, and they have managed to use the running gun war between the Mob and the Yaks to their advantage.

The local Yakuza clan is lead by Kim Marsau. One of the youngest clan leaders in a long time, Kim has seen th local Yakuza flourish under his control. After more than a decade of running this show, however, he is bucking for a promotion. Of late hsi operations against the mob have gotten bolder and grander in their scale. This has made the local Mob all the more determined to hold its ground.

David Galucci controled the Puyallup Mafia until the infamous New Years Hit. When Don James O'Malley bit it, Galucci was a prime candidate to take over Seattle Operations, a fact which apparently wasn't lost on the local Yakuza. Hours after James O'Malley took one in the grape, Don Galucci found himself on the wrong end of a comabt shotgun. His son, Vincent has taken over the family operations. Vincent has already started to make inroads against the Yakuza operations in the area. The kid has guts, and his hatred for the Yaks has given him purpose. Time will tell, neh?

Years ago the Humanis Polis began arming up small Militias and patroling their "Neighborhoods", keeping "race traitors" and metahumans alike out of their armed camps. Over the years they have managed entrench themselves pretty good. Their enclaves are fortresses, patrolled by armed goons. Some of the other races have done similar-especially the elves in the area.

Special mention should be made about the Seattle Independence Movements operations in this district. The SIM boys have at least two training camps down here, and rumor has it they have some real Military Hardware stored somewhere in the area-small arms, man pack missile systems, soem light fighting vechiles, and maybe even a bird or two. Scuttlebutt has it that the Japanese are lending their support to the movement, I guess a North San Francisco is a hard thing to pass up.
>Zeus

>Puyallup has it share of gangs and gang related problems. The Latin Counts run alot of the area, their gold colored crowns are a common site in graffiti through out the district. Their largest oppostion is the World Wide Gangsta Disciples. The WWD is almost all Ork and Troll Islamic gang, that recruits heavily from the areas disenfranchised Orks and Trolls. The counts are mostly Orks, but heavily Hispanic. Smaller gangs number int he hundreds with memebership ranging from a half dozen to tens.Both the Counts and the WWDs number near a hundred members each with almost as many wannabes and hangers on.

The Silent Ps and the Black Rains are also still running strong in the area, but Forever Tacoma and the Reality Hackers have all but disappeared. A lot of smaller gangs have tried to rise up into their place, but none really have yet.

Puyallup has some go-gangs, but none really have any clout.
>Jimmy B

>Lonestar has continued to cover allof Puyallup with a blanket E for its security rating. Your chances of encountering a Star patrol in the district is slim, as they have cut back their operations in Puyallup. The patrols you do find will be loaded for bear,a nd probably travelling in teams of four or more. The number of suspects Shot while resisting arrest in Puyallup is second only to redmond.

Mitsuhamas enclave is the only area in the district that rates its own security rating, a B. MCT patrols its residental area and the plant with extreme prejudice. All traffic in the area is required to carry the proper ID, and passes, and you are expected to shw them at the request of any MCT security officer. MCT chewed up a bunch of the local gangers and spit them out all over the place in pieces-making their point very clear: Keep Out!
>SPD


Geography and Demographics
Puyallup is still the largets district of the Seattle Metroplex. 1000 square kilometers stretch from northern border with Auburn, and the Salish on the South and East. The district is still veined with kilometers long beds of black volcanic rock from the eruption of Mount Ranier.

Geysers and steam bubbles from beneath the surface of the lava beds and the river sometimes make Puyallup look like something froma bad Dino sim.

>Puyallup still has the worst air in the Plex, an experience which can leave your lungs scorched and sizzled-wear a mask chummers!
>Alien Tourist
"From out of Town."

Puyallup is composed of more metahumans than any other district of Seattle. The Ork population has really boomed in the last Decade, jumping nearly a one hudred and fifty percent. SURGE added to the already violent racial tension, and those who found themsleves changed after the comet passed weren't accpeted at first by either humans or their fellow metahumans. However things have settled down quite a bit, the Orks already used to having to suffer racial bias, welcomed these newly changed into their ranks and communities.

Locations of Intrest

Checkpoint 341
Military Checkpoint Archetype, Route 507 on the border of Seattle and Salish, Lt. Sam Hanies, OIC, NO Bias, Ltg 4206-301-786-0012

This is the primary checkpoint for border crossing along Highway 507 in Seattle, and the Salish-Shidhe Council. Manned by the UCAS Army, all travelers are required to present proper Identification to make a border crossing.

>Checkpoint 341 is a good example of why UCAS soldiers should not be allowed to drink while guarding the border. Originaly a customs checkpoint who's higher-ups where a little to lax on their lackies, it obtained additional funding after one to many successful 'runner teams made it accross at high speed with a large amount of persuit from the Salish forces. The funds were meant to go into beefing up defenses a little, instead it went into adding some recreational facilities.
>Moto42

>But I thought Check Point 341 was a bar?
>Puzzled

>A retired UCAS soldier started "Smities" a small bar/night club not far from the actual border crossing checkpoint and things got interesting.

The Real Checkpoint 341
Medium Bar and Gril Archetype, 12908 Route 507 South, Ray "Sarge" Bandt, Owner and Manager, Subtle Bias against non Military, Ltg 4206-786-6732

Word spread fast, Smitties was a good place for Soldiers to tie one on cheap, with friends of "similar politics". The club was quikly turning a solid profit. About 3 months later the bar's name was changed to "Checkpoint 341."It quickly became popular with the new UCAS soldiers assigned to the crossing The Bar is more like an Enlisted club, catering specifically to the Soldiers assigned to the beefed up checkpoint, and their "hangers on."
>Dawg Face

>There is a definate Pro-UCAS, and more specific USA political leaning here. Bad mouthing UCAS politics, and Old America here you'll quikly find yourself outside with many interesting bruises. They don't discriminate against meta's either.
>Bar Hopper

Stitches
Shadowclinic Archetype, Edge of Hell's Kitchen, owner Stitches, LTG <none>

Where Stitches comes from or what race/species Stitches is no one knows, or will say, but it's known he won't turn anyone who needs medical care away, even if they don't have much (if any) cred to their name. Despite his dubious appearance (he's only been seen a raggedy and heavily mended cloak that is obviously several times too large for him), Stitches has obvious skill in mundane and magical healing.

The facilities are old, the waiting room itself is disgusting as it's stained by various things no one wants to think about besides various body fluids. However the actual operating room and recovery area are scrupiously kept clean.

Stitches is neutral territory to everyone, since the local gangs don't want to go without the shadowdoc's excellent services.

>Don't mess wit da doc! Or you eat lead!
>Tusker
"Ork power!"

>Stitches makes a rather tidy profit by selling raw materials for talismongering from the various materials brought up by the lava flows. In this business he is also neutral, he'll deal with anyone or anything, and spirits guard those who are stupid enough to try to find out who his customers are. Or try to see what's under that cloak.
>Firebird

Temple of the Winds
Temple archtype, 561 2nd Street Southeast, Makato Mizusawa - head priest, No Bias, LTG NA/SEA 256-853-4444

A small shinto temple has always exsisted on the spot now occupied by the Temple of the Winds. Though it had a small but dedicated following, it was but very small and rather run down. When those same dedicated people came back to the site to pray once the ash had settled, they found more and more of the people followed them and found comfort in their faith. The Temple of the Winds was built upon the decimated site and now boats a strong following from among those outcast and desperate in the district. It is an impressive structure not for its opulance, but merely its state of good repair and upkeep which contrasts to its surroundings.

>A very peaceful place, and a seed of hope in an area so very much in need of some
>Canvas
“The pinnacle of [meta]human achievement is art.”

>And Yak ties?
>Posh

>Actually, I expected that, but found none. I think maybe even the Yaks respect the place too much to mess with it
>Yak-cracker

Calico's Cat
Small Head Shop/Location Varies, always on the northern border of Puyallup, Jake Calico, Owner, Bias toward Shamanic types, Talismongers, Neo-Tribals, Obvious dislike of Corporate and Law Enforcement types, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-425-665-4765

Jake Calico runs his smokehouse from out of the back of his heavily modified Bison. The heavily graffiti-ed vehicle lumbers through the shady streets of Puyallup like some kind of psychedelic ice-cream truck. He does business in all forms of mood altering drugs and devices.

>Jake's a great guy. He's the guy who turned me onto Mongolian Purple
Dreams.
>Bladogue

>Purple Screams more like it. You best watch yourself Dog. If you feel the worms under your skin, you'd better do a hit or three of Peyote.
>Stormy

>That Bison is more than you'd think. I swear I saw the whole paint scheme change three times as I walked up to score some moodies.
>Wiredlife

Outside of Downtown

The Dennis Steinmeijer Monument.
Small Island Archetype/Monument, Bainbridge Island, David Reeves, Caretaker and Manager, Bias towards Hostile People, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA206-842-4243

Dedicated in the year after Dennis Steinmeijer’s death in 2050, this monument is dedicated towards the warrior principles he upheld so well in life. A thirty-foot statue of Dennis Steinmeijer was erected, along with three Dojo buildings. The island’s monks take good care of the grounds and have begun construction on a rock garden.

>These guys are weird, chummers. They preach all that non-violence crap, but they must practice Martial Arts katas 16 hours a day, and gawd help you if you pick a fight with these guys. They'll escort you to the docks and on to the first boat back to Downtown.
>MCA

>Dennis Steinmeijer was a physical Adept, and a damned good one. The monks were originally his students, and after his death they built this place to pay homage to a great teacher. Need a quiet place to lay low and lick your chops? They might help you. Need to learn a fighting style? Chances are they know it.
>Home Piece

>The whole island is beautiful. Serene gardens, statues of great warriors, Monks teaching classes. It’s almost like a bad martial arts movie, if weren't so damn serious. A lot of the Monks are also PhysAds, and a couple are also rumored to be mages and initiates.
>Zeus

Business

Many people associate Jet city with Megacorporations, thinking that every corp that does business in town is AAA. Of course as residents we know that's not the truth. The following is a small cross section of the various corporations that call Jet city home.

Keller Chemical
Large Factory Archetype, 1451 Northwest 46th Street, Michael Keller, Owner, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-783-5344

Keller Chemical is a chemical cleaning supply distributor for most of the Seattle area. Keller Chemical can meet your chemical storage and retail needs.

>Squatters in the neighborhood have nicknamed this place KC’s Warehouse of Wet Nasties. Keller is under investigation for dumping all sorts of chemicals in the local sewers, contaminating groundwater tables and the bay. Although it appears they haven't been able to amass enough evidence against Keller or his corporation.
>Better Neighborhood Association

>More than that chummers, way more. Keller is under investigation by the FBI for conspiracy to conceal multiple murders. Apparently he disposes of more than just chemicals in those midnight dumps. He hasn't been indicted because the feds want to get whom ever he is doing this for.
>Zeus

>One word: Yakuza
>Masked Man

>Right like you'd know chummer.
>Jimmy B

Honeywell Precision Tools
Small Factory/Medium Warehouse Archetype, 16 South Michigan Street, Abbott Honeywell, CEO and Manager, No bias, LTG NA/UCAS-SEA-206-767-7320

HPT is a small machine shop owned by Abbott Honeywell and his brother
Richard. HPT specializes in custom machine work, ranging from automotive to lens crafting. Most of their work is specialty or highly precise and time-consuming. HPT is also last year’s winner of the International Small Business Leadership Award.

>HPT is run out of a small warehouse on the Lower East side. Abbott Honeywell runs the business, but his brother Richard is the brains of the outfit, and responsible for keeping most of their business coming back. "Rich” has an advanced Engineering degree and a plethora of lesser degrees in Cybernetic Kinesiology, Nanotech Theory and Physics. HPT does a lot of concept work, and sell their successful designs to larger corporations.
>Bob the Builder
"Can we fix it? Yes we can!"

>Not just any corp chummer! No, they sell all their good stuff to Shiawase. Rich and Ab only own 30 percent each, the other forty percent is publicly owned, supposedly by individuals holding less than 1% each. Expect that to change. Last year alone they posted 15% profit per quarter. Shiawase won't let them get picked up by local competitors.
>Jonah Hex

OverLord Technologies
President/CEO: Victor Charon
Chairman of the Board: Evirr Lylesberg
Corporate Status: Public
Major Share Holders:
Warren Ricardus 18%
Zherr Dharvis 27%
Lashana Vinter 23%
Katarina Bartleby 32%

Net Rating: 91

Major Interests:
Aerospace: 5
Agriculture: 0
Biotechnology: 5
Chemicals: 6
Computer Engineering: 4
Computer Science: 4
Consumer Goods: 0
Cybernetics: 8
Entertainment: 0
Finance: 1
Heavy Industry: 3
Mystical Goods and Services: 8
Military Technology: 11
Service: 5

Operations:
Fiscal: 6
Intelligence: 5
Management: 7
Reputation: 5
Security: 10
-Matrix 7
-Magical 9
-Physical 10
-Military 11

Profile

Founded by V. Charon in 2044, in Seattle. OverLord Technologies is located north of Matthews Beach Park, just offshore from Lakeshore Blvd NE. Charon, who is something of a gun-nut, and has more than a little knowledge of them, was not satisfied with the quality of weapons at the time. There was little he could do about it, however, until he was struck by a car, using the money he got from the lawsuit afterwards (minus medical expenses), he started playing hunches on the stock market. More than a few paid off, and he soon had enough to start up the company. OLT has steadily grown since its founding, quality and efficiency bringing what mass production couldn't.

Stock performance is erratic, like a lot of other second tier corporations, but there is a steady upward climb amidst the peaks and drops.

Relations between OLT the Big Ten are rather neutral, OLT not seeming to be large enough of a threat for any of them to take more than brief notice of. The exception is Ares, which tends to take OLT somewhat more seriously than the other Megas do. The seriousness of the attention tends to vary, and is open to interpretation.

The OLT Headquarters building is actually not onshore. It is located in Lake Washington, just north of Matthews Park and east of Lakeshore Blvd NE.

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Three Points Bar and Grill
Medium Bar and Gril Archetype, 2206 Reagan Southeast, Mead Johanessen, Owner, No Bias, Ltg NA/UCAS-SEA 206-876-0087

Greets, Y'all. Three Points is back in business. Come on in and take a load off. We've got what you've been craving and we're not about to jack up the prices. Relax in our bar and order something from the kitchen.
>Mead Johanessen

SPECIALS
Monday - Meat Pie A hearty potato crust filled with a collection of cultured & soyrep meat, reelT eggs, veggies and thick, rich gravy topped with a pastry shell. 6.00¥

Tuesday - Shrimp Bowl A generous bowl of pasta or rice topped with your choice of eastern, garlic, grilled, or spicy shrimp. 4.50¥ Extra Krill
Protein. 1.00¥

Wednesday - Swedish Meatballs My sainted Aunt's recipe of secret spices and old-world technique updated for today's eater. Served with potatoes and a vegetable. 4.00¥

Thursday - All You Can Eat Chili That about covers it. Remember, the later in the day, the hotter the pot. (Reg. Sins only) 7.00¥

Friday - Fish Fry My good friends at the market haven't let this old Catholic down yet. Two full filets, deep-fried, with a pile of matchstick fries. 5.75¥

ASIAN COOKING
Tempura - Check with your server for meat selection, served with traditional sauces and a bowl of rice. 5.25¥

Fried Rice - A heaping bowl of prepared rice, with krill, eggs, onions, peapods, and other assorted vegetables. 3.25¥

Cooked Fish - A rail-driver's recipe of slow-cooked salmon. Served as a soup. 4.00¥

Asian Treasure - My personal mixture of imported vegetables, authentic spices and real chicken or pork over your choice of starch 7.50¥

Yakitori, Egg Rolls, or Crabstar Rangoon 2.75¥

SANDWICHES
Served with Roper's famous PotatoeT chips, a pickle spear and your choice of fixins. Soup or fries instead? +0.75¥

Burger - Sure it's soy, but it's cheap. 2.50¥

Krillburger - Better flavor, more calories to the ounce, almost like beef! 3.25¥ W/cheeze® +0.35¥

Beefburger - Check for availability, always a Three Points favorite. 4.75¥ W/cheeze® +0.35¥

Sludgeburger - Two burger patties, smothered in melted cheese, chili and soy-bacon 6.00¥

Ham & Cheese - Here's a Real one for you, thin sliced ham and aged Swiss on a roll, also served hot. 5.35¥

Turkee® Club - Served on toast with soybacon, lettuce, tomatoes and our own special dressing 3.00¥

Yellowjacket - We marinate a chicken breast in our hottest sauce and grill it. It's served with cheeze® and hot black bean molé. 5.25¥

Soysalad - Soyrep, onions and celery in a dressing so good, you'll forget what you're eating, served on toasted wheat with a hard-boiled egg. 2.95¥

Mead's Rueben - Guaranteed beef, no matter the season, served up with enough dark rye, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing to satisfy a troll. 6.65¥

Dinner Selection
The Traveler - Two thin cut steaks, served with toast, potatoes, and the vegetable of the day. 5.65¥

Fair Deal - A healthy bowl of loaded chili with corn bread or tortillas. 5.15¥

Turkee® Dinner - Three slices of high quality turkee® with potatoes, stuffing, gravy and vegetables. 6.85¥

Horseshoe - An import from out east! A double-thick krillburger, chicken breast, hamsteak or turkee® steak, on three pieces of toast, covered in fries, smothered in cheese and served steaming. 7.25¥

Tonight's Pasta - See your server for details, but it's always full of rich protein and old-world goodness. Served with garlic bread and Italian greens. 6.15¥

Runner's Reward - Your choice of a 16 oz Iowa steak or a full rack of smoked pork ribs. Served with potato, vegetable and salad. A Real treat! Market Price.

Now we wouldn't call ourselves a bar if we didn't have a selection to beat those places downtown. If you don't see what you want, call me over and I'll see what I can do.

12oz draft 1.50¥
20oz draft 2.50¥
64oz draft pitcher 6.00¥
Coors, Miller, Molson Golden, Shimisham, Tsing Tao, Tecate, Saederbrau,
Puget's Own Import Bottles 3.00¥
Rolling Rock, Heineken, Leinekugel, Kirin, Corona, Beck's, Sammy Adam's
Seasonals
Draft Guinness 5.00¥
Well Drinks 2.25¥
Top Shelf 4.75¥
Shots 2.00¥
Top Shelf 4.50¥

Sloppy Soys - Our new addition, we heard you and got one of these babies. You can get a thick or double-thick in any of the following flavors: Apple, Banana, BarBQ, Beef, Bran, Broccoli, Butterscotch, Cheese, Cherry, Chicken, Chili, Chocolate, Coke, Cookie Dough, Corn, Cranberry, Egg, Grape, Green River, Ham, Jambalaya, Kiwi, Krispie, Kung Pao, Lime, Mango, Marshmallow, Mint, Mountain Dew, Mushroom, Oat, Passion Fruit, Peach, Peanut Butter, Pemmican, Pizza, Potato, Red Bean, Rice, Seafood, Smoked Turkey, Squash, Strawberry, Sweet & Sour, Vanilla, Walnut, Wasabi, Watermelon and Wheat.
Guaranteed to contain all the vitamins and minerals the UCASDA recommends.
Thick 3.00¥
Double-thick 4.50¥
Sloppy Beer 6.00¥
House Wine, glass 3.50¥; bottle 10.00¥
Soft Drinks all you care to drink 1.50¥
Coffee a bottomless cup 1.00¥

MEAD'S STUFFERS
Basket of fries - Seasoned to order 1.50¥
Chicken Wings - Mild, Hot or Ouch 4.25¥
Onion Rings - A Three Points Classic 2.25¥
Pizza by the Slice - ask your server 2.15¥
Poppers - Awakened peppers? You bet 3.75¥


Game Masters Notes:

The one entry about a "cure for ghouls" is both so close and so far from the truth. In reality, Rasputin and most of his workers are in reality ghouls. What they offer ghouls is not a cure but perhaps a form of penance in what they believe to be a holy duty. Rasputin's line goes back a long way, and their beliefs, while bearing the veneer and much of the ceremony of Russian Orthodoxy, still have many ugly throwbacks to Slavic Paganism, though somewhat filtered through a Christian mindset.

Rasputin associates the White Jesus with Byelobog, the "White God" of Slavic Paganism. Just as Byelobog had a twin in Chernobog, indeed was defined by his twin, Rasputin believes that Ghouls serve a purpose in God's plan. His cannibal rites are patterned on the Eucharist, as well as having ties to the forgotten European tradition of the Sin-Eater. Rasputin's sacraments, he believes, absolve those he and his fellow ghouls work their postmortem ministrations on, allowing them to enter Heaven untainted. As Rasputin sees ghouls as already damned, he believes this to be their only way of seeking absolution.

A few in the Russian community know of these practices, most notably the priests of St. Nicholas. Some silently approve, while others are horrified. All, however, are expected to keep the secret, as Bogatyri Funeral Home is one of the oldest pillars of the community.

Even those that know, or have suspicion of the true face of Rasputin's cult have no idea what lies in the basement of the funeral home. There, hidden away, is an ossuary to beggar description, fashioned into a chapel that would humble even those famous in the Czech Republic. Lovingly, if profanely polished, the bones are set with the utmost reverence in a grisly display that leads to what the cult refers to as the Tabernacle of Flesh, where the rites are performed.


Authors Note

Special thanks to EVERY ONE at Bulldrek.com that made this happen.

I'll try to go through this post and format it a little better for readability's sake.

Just in case you were curious this all here, and grew into a TSS release, and was a lot of fun for a community project.

Very Cool...

Thanks. It was a collaborative effort.

The TSS published Seattle 2063 as a PDF with all of the "Downtown Seattle" locations from this thread's original post except:

• Honeywell Precision Tools
• Keller Chemical
• Matchsticks – renamed "Smoky Trails" with an added comment by "Walker" about the name change.
• Orchard Trailer Park – the location given here is a real trailer park, when this was published later on the TSS web site, they moved it to Puyallup
• OverLord Technologies
• Three Points Bar and Grill – where is this meant to be, I could not find the address in Google.

The TSS Seattle 2063 PDF also included:

The Silent Café
Small Café | Virginia Street and Terry Avenue | Jamie King, Owner and Manager | Slight bias against yuppies | LTG NA/UCAS-SEA 206-947-5363
Nearly equal distance from the Renraku Arcology and the Aztechnology Pyramid, The Silent Café is anything but silent. It’s home to political activists, punks, students, and smoked-ham-sandwich-connoisseurs alike. The crowd is diverse but friendly and keeps the café full all 24 hours a day. The Silent Café also sells independent ‘zines, newspapers and other literature.
> While The Silent Café doesn’t have any official ties, a lot of the KSBW Channel 233 staff hang out there. If you need to get in contact with them, it’s the place.
> Bawdy Politic

After releasing the Seattle 2063 PDF, the TSS website then added Redmond, Puyallup, and Auburn locations on its Dumpshock website in blog format. They are available via the Internet Archive.

Redmond

• Baker Street Theatre (TSS site & this thread)
• The Bookshelf (TSS site & this thread)
• Bud's Salvage (TSS site only)
• The Butchers Block (TSS site & this thread)
• Catholic Cathedral Company (TSS site only)
• Lo Fong’s Chinese Fortune Cookie Factory (TSS site & this thread)
• The Tower (TSS site only)
• Twisted Lemon’s House of Magic (TSS site & this thread)
• The War Pit (TSS site & this thread)

Puyallup

• Calico’s Cat (TSS site & this thread)
• Checkpoint 341 (TSS site & this thread)
• The Real Checkpoint 341 (TSS site & this thread)
• Corner of No & Where (TSS site only)
• The Dirty Deeds Club (TSS site only)
• Jake’s U-Store-It (TSS site only)
• Lawson’s Pit (TSS site only)
• Orchard Trailer Park (TSS site moved it here from Downtown)
• Stitches (TSS site & this thread)
• Temple of the Winds (TSS site & this thread)
• U-Storage (TSS site but not this thread)

Auburn

• Bandit Clothing Company (TSS site only)
• The Divider (TSS site only)
• Fire and Ice Funeral Services (TSS site only)
• Lucky Eddie’s (TSS site & this thread)
• The Rat Trap (TSS site & this thread)
• Rest Right Inn and Taxi (TSS site only)
• Serrano Waste Management (this thread only)
• Alternate Realities (this thread only)

As far as I know, the Aztechnology Pyramid Gala and all locations in Council Island, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, Renton, Snohomish, Fort Lewis, and Bainbridge Island were never published on the TSS web site.

Yup. We put it together for Adam to post. It was supposed to be a series, and as your post clearly outlines some of it was published in TSS. But somewhere along the way it wasn't finished. I've been holding onto the draft for a long time and I figured somebody might want to use or see some of it. Since there's no NDA involved I put it up for everyone to use.

Does that mean that the locations could be entries in the wiki?

Along those lines... Have any of the Shadowrun publishers ever commented on the canon status of the old print magazines (Ka-Ge and Shadowland) or The Shadowrun Supplemental?

I always assumed the magazines were canon (since they were licensed). And TSS was edited by Adam Jury just before he took over Shadowrun (so as close as could be even if not canon).

Since I neglected to in my previous posts, Thank you for posting this.

Yes; thank you very much