NEWS April 2002

I am sure a lot of people have seen the now infamous Lev Rivers stag party video found on the illegal gridsites everywhere. But there is more to this man than just dancing with cakes, in fact Lev former assassin is one of Rubi_ka's most successful party hosts. We had a chance to caught up with Lev this week to find out a bit more about his work.  

In a rushed meeting called by General Telion at Omni HQ we where given details on the progress Omni-Pol has made into the Dust Brigade. Two suspects Jinler and Vixxen from the group known as  the Sons of Ashes  where said to be linked to the Dust brigade. In an effort to bring these people to justice he requested that the Omni-Guilds support Omni-Pol in the area of operation. Below is a transcript from the meeting. 

I had the chance to interview Tobiaswolff the former guild guild leader of Blackwolf ops who sudden departure from the guild was the cause of many rumors. Tobias took the time to set the record straight about events leading up to this, reveals details on Methlons plan for the neutrals and discuss his own future plans.

While sat in the lounge of the Rompa Bar Friday night chatting away with a few friends I was approached by Franklyn Relix Phare. He was a small shady man, just a pale face peering out from a mound of cloth. 

"Would you like to buy an stims miss" his dry voice crackled at me.

I guess I should have been a bit more alert than I was. I should have taken him up on his offer to at least see what he was offering, but I thought nothing of it. I let the moment pass and he moved onto another booth to see his wares.

I few moments later the atmosphere of a pleasant evening was broken up by the sounds of two Omni-Pol Officers boots clicking towards the small shady man Relix. The Pols where accompanied by a young lady, a previous receipt of Relix's sales pitch. But she was fair more observant than I was and saw Relix for what he was an illegal Stim salesman's.

"There he is " said Ayvalen the young lady that had discovered Relix plans and had rightly informed Omni-Pol.

	Officer Nagumo informed Relix of the charge selling illegal stims and requested a body search to discover if their was any truth in the matter. Relix relising he was busted made a run for it but unluckily the vast bulk of the Atrox PartyBoy was blocking his escaped. Officer Cartell placed a heavy hand on Relix shoulder while he was search for the illegal Stims.
Relix is lead away under heavy Omni-Pol Guard

The search turned up a number illegal hacked stims which was enough to place the Crimeinal under arrest. Relix was then marched to Omni HQ where is was charged and held pending his trial.

Well done to the sharp eyes of Ayyalen for helping to make the Streets of Omni Ent a safer place to be.

It is not often that after returning to my apartment from a hard days work, while drawing a cold drink from the fridge I can reflect on a real day of history. Today was one of those days but sadly for the wrong reasons.

What was suppose to be a clan celebration, a time for them to reflect on pass events turned in something much different. We had the warnings from Omni-Tek to respect the clan event, and notice from Radiman about keeping the event low key. They hinted at the underlying tension on the planet but even they could not have guessed at the horror to unfold.

After Clan day draw to a close rather than retire back to their homes they unleashed a planned and coordinated attacking in 2H0 in great strength. Having been beating back once by a force lead by Commander Scarny they turned to come back in even larger numbers. This was not a few rouge guilds this was a well planned attack featuring clan members from all guilds.

After a few hours the battle for H20 was over but the days battle was from at an end. Reports where flooding in on another clan force gathering in Omni Ent south. Lead by the Clan leader Redruum an assorted force rushed through Omni Entertain spreading chaos killing anyone standing in there path. The target of course was Omni HQ the force quickly overpowered the guards holding the bridge and rushed in. 

The alarm was heard as an echo throughout Omni Tek, a call to arms to protect our capital the very life of Ross could be in danger. The clans where locked in a bitter fight but slowly making there way to the center of Omni HQ. Fearing the Clans where gaining a foothold the Omni-Tek warriors charged the lines. The clans where beaten back before their goal was reached by it did come at a high price.

Even as this battle died down the day was not at an end, a large clan force still in the grid poured through into Trade the center of Omni-Teks wealth. In a scene of horror to be replayed again and again on vid screens all over the planet the clans attacked. I cover my eyes shouting for restraint as the blows from the clan swords fell on the shop keepers. Moving from one tradesman's to the next the clans spared no one, simple armour traders where cut down aside the guards bravely trying to fight back but clearly out numbered. 

This was not a battle this was plain and simple murder and added to events already was just to much for many. The anger of this last atrocity coursing through their blood the Omni-Tek guilds demanded a counter attack and flooded on the streets of Tir cutting down their guards. 

This did little to quell the anger for this unjustified day of clan attacks. This was not a random event, a few clan fools fueled by cheap alcohol. This was a pre-planned attack on a day whom significance will not go unnoticed. For many the world as been change for ever by this event.

As I sink to the floor in my apartment for rest, my mind replaying the events of the day it is clear Radiman has lost control of the Clans. The chance for peace, the time for talking has passed. We are faced with the very real prospect of all out war with clans who seemed hell bent on bring Omni-Tek down this day. Today our guard high was and it must remain so for a fear this is not the end of the clan attacks.

Kirrana
Reporting on a day in History.
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It is turning out to be quiet a week in TBA, we have already seen an number of guilds leave in dispute of its changing views on Omni-Pol. But in an official statement from Azazzel he has given validity  to a complete change in TBA policy.

In a show of almost open hands to the other guilds in Omni-Tek Azazzel has announced that he and TBA are putting aside their differences with Omni-Pol and Philip Ross at least in the mean time. He has stated that TBA are now fully focused on the Clan issue and will leave the internal politics in Omni-Tek to the conference table after the clan situation is under control.

The news was accepted by most of the Omni-Tek guilds but most guilds are holding a back a full acceptance of this new stance. This is not the first time TBA have rejoined the fold, a similar view was expressed after TBA captured Portman. But only a few month later the attacks on Omni-Pol started. 

Only time will tell but I think this time TBA means it and we should allowed them to show us they have changed for the good of Omni Tek it nothing else.

What was billed as a peaceful celebration was turned into a sea of violence an all-out war launched at Omni-Tek by the clans. Under strict orders not to enter clan land the Omni-Tek population was under a sense of curfew restricted to Omni-Tek land. It was certain they gave no cause for the clan day celebration to turn so ugly.

But after what was a peaceful event large number clan personal perhaps fueled on cheap alcohol from the event turned to attack the Omni-Tek Complex at H20. Large number of clan warriors where repeatedly taking control of the complex only to be beaten back. A large Omni-Tek force was brought together under the command of Commander Scarny but also included Azazzel's TBA, Meisters Omni-Pol force. Members of numerous guilds from Omni-Teks finest where also present.

After a bitter battle the clan warriors where beaten off and hunted down and H20 was secure. But it did not last to long, the Clans returned in greater force, a high level Clan NT cleared a path around the grid for the landing of a major clan invasion. 

The Omni-Tek forces where unprepared for a force of this scale coming through, while fighting bravely they were forced back in Omni Entertainment to regroup. The clan held a thin line around H20 while more troops poured in via the grid. Fearing H20 would be lost to the clans, the gathered Omni-Tek forces charged the Clan lines breaking an opening. The gap in the clan lines forced open by the brave Omni warriors enabled them to pour more troops in.

With sides even the battle raged in H20 the air seemed almost on fire as nanos were fired from one side or the other. At points mass scraps took place it was hard to tell who was fighting whom but also person fights, close 1 to 1 battle also took place unnoticed by many. Swords sliced through the air which became hot and stuffy with constant weapon fire and exploding nanos. A fleet of meta physics pets ranged overhead flying back and forth as embraced in some deadly dance.

But soon the Omni-Tek forces started to overwhelmed the clan by the increasing numbers  of troops pouring through the wompa. Scarny was seen leading a unit to smash the line and take control of the grid bring the battle to its conclusion. While Omni-Tek won the battle their was not sense of victory. We looked at each other in shock of the clan action, and the knowledge that events on Rubi-Ka will now be very different. 

This was not the action of a very drunken clan members this was a planned event, the date to precious to go unnoticed. Radiman and the COT had better explain, and bring to book these clan members a lot of eyes are now focused in his direction. 

With the Clan Day of the founding Manual Labourer's guild looming this saturday may will be disappointed to learn that The council is not arranging the traditional march through Tir. The reasons as give by Radiman was a fear the clans may be accused of inciting to violence, and we do not wish to jeopardize an already fragile situation.

A press statement issued by the Omni-Tek Corporation has urged the clans to celebrate but with restraint. 

"We will be watching out for any and all anti Omni-Tek actions in light of this so-called ‘celebrative’ event," reads the statement, which was released to the media only a few minutes ago. "While Omni-Tek has no desire to interrupt orderly gatherings, we will not tolerate civil disobedience or a disruption of the general peace. Any such actions will be dealt with by use of whatever force necessary."

We hope the events will take place in peace, and no action will be necessary by Omni-Tek forces. But tension between the Clans and Omni-Tek is already on a knife edge this event could well we the catalyst to lead to all out war.

The biggest worry comes from the outside groups such as Redruum, TBA and Methlon who are sure to try and highjack the event to further there own causes. Both Omni-Tek and Clans forces will have to be on the toes during this day.

As you might have heard already Methlon of Sinister Anarchists joined the TBA an few months ago but as reported in the news this week he split away from the group. The reason behind this has been difference of option in leadership of the Alliance. There is little doubting both Azazzels and Methlons charisma in leadership with both seem larger than life personalities. It was only a matter of time before power sharing became an issue, the Alliance was just to small to hold these powerhouses in agreement. It was only a matter of time before they went different ways.

The issue seems to have arisen around Omni-Pol with Azazzels more leintant views on Omni-Tek police force not being to Methlons liking. But its not all one sided I am sure Methlon open fondness for the rebel clan leader Redruum. Methlons close working relationship always seemed at odds with TBA anti clan stance its a wonder they worked together for so long.

The Sinister Anarchists where not the only guild to leave Cayll the leader of Atrum Consensio also withdraw his support. At present Methlon and Cayll have forged an new understanding between their two guilds perhaps the first steps on the way to creating a new Alliance.

It appears life at the top of guilds is not as easy as many would think perhaps the demands from guild members become to much. Or internal splits in the guild creates an atmosphere which forces people out. Maybe they wish for a simple life to retire from public duty. 

But there can be no doubt as to the pressure these people are under but this week has seen the pressure become too much for two people. This week Mr. Cornelius left the consultation firm Bateman & Fletcher on a similar step down Tobiaswolff leader of the Blackwolff Ops also stepped down. 

There are rumors abound as to the cause of these changes but nothing is being said on the public front as to the real reasons. But I would be surprised if we have heard the last of these two people on the public front, I am also sure they will be many more changes in guild leadership over the coming years. 

We have heard in the past about the rising problem with crime but most of the reports have focused on the random attacks of guards or the petty unorganized crime. But there is an underlying evil that stalks the pathways in Omni-Tek. What seems like a few separate accidents is in fact the work of an organized and very dangerous group.

A large part of their operation appears to be gun running, we have Robbie K reporting on the increase in dangerous weapons appearing on streets in the hands of normal citizens.  The dangerous illegal weapons such as Gamma Ejectors and Mausser Chemical Streamer which harm not only the victims but also the chemical damage hurts the environment. 

I can report only a few weeks ago an arms convoy going through 4 holes was attacked. Even though the convoy was guarded by a number of Omni-Tek guilds they where unable to prevent the capture of two ships. The signs where this raid was well planned, they new the shipment routes time etc, and disappeared in the grid before Omni-Pol could track them.

Only a few days after I had reports of a number of fixers running arms through the grid. An under cover source tracked one of these fixers who appeared to be running guns between Omni Entertainment and Newland. My greatest fear is these arm dealers are supplying factions in neutral  land like the Vandelmar Consortium which could be in league with the Dust Brigade.

I have a few ideas who is behind this organization but its hard to get any real proof linking him directly to the events in question. But perhaps more alarming is the notion that he is not working alone but just the tip of the iceburg in a massive crime gang.

Methlon was already a well known criminal before joining the outlaw faction know as The Black Alliance. We have already seen TBA attacking  Omni Tek targets a step many thought was on the way to clan views anyway.

But Methlon has made that final step, crossed the boundary between Omni-Tek and Clans. He is openly working with Redruum and his TBA troops were fighting side by side with Redruum's clan troops. It has been noted that Methlon and Redruum have only attacked Omni-Tek targets and source claim this is the first of many planned attacks against Omni-Tek.

It is clear his group is now all but clan in name, what remains to be seen if the rest of TBA groups who have been very anti clan will try to distance themselves from SA or if they will follow suit.