Arbiter
14-10-04, 00:35
A Moment with the Governor
by Omura Nakata
This evening I had the opportunity to speak to one of the most powerful and influential people in the city today. In her newly appointed role as the City Governor, Ms. Susan Swift took some time out to meet with me in the lofty diner in Plaza One for a brief interview.
Nakata: Governor, perhaps you could start by telling our readers a little about yourself? Until a few weeks ago, you were not known by the public at all.
Susan Swift : Hmm... I know I was not a very well known person in the past. I started at the City Admin a few years ago, when my parents died under an attack of the terrorists. And just recently I was responsible for press releases
Nakata: That’s right, so is that how you became involved with the Fallen Angels? During the negotiation process?
Susan Swift : Yep, Mr. Jepherson decided I should be in the negotiations with the Fallen Angels about the blueprints of the bomb.
Nakata : Right. But we were tricked, were we not? Did you ever get the feeling that the Angels were keeping something from you while you were there?
Susan Swift : I am not sure. I somehow have the feeling those Fallen Angels got tricked themselves.. But we can only find out about it, if we can find them again.
Nakata: This is very true, and I understand an NCPD investigation is underway as we speak.
Susan Swift : Correct, and if the readers of the Neocronicle can help as well I would appreciate it.
Nakata: Do you think it will affect City Admin policy at Tech Haven?
Susan Swift : The Fallen Angels don't want to have the City Admin forces in there as security but they decided to hire the mercs. We will help out with the costs and have some influence on the security police in TechHaven in return. It is much cheaper for us anyway compared to sending our own forces.
Nakata: I see, so for now, City Admin's involvement at Tech Haven is in an advisory capacity?
Susan Swift : Yes.
Nakata: I'm sure our readers will be interested to know that. Well then, lets move from foreign issues to domestic ones.
Susan Swift : Okay, Mr. Nakata.
Nakata: As our readers know, the new roles specified by our government have been filled by yourself and Mr. Dorsett. Perhaps you could tell us a bit about your new position as city governor?
Susan Swift : Of course, Mr. Nakata. The task of Mr. Dorsett and myself is to keep the factions of this city together. The security of this city needs us to stand side by side. One thing we already achieved is that there will be a new communication channel available as soon as CityCom Administration Inc. has finished their work on it. Using this channel the runners can either help to defend the city or avoid the dangerous areas.
Nakata: As I'm sure many runners have been looking forward to this for some time, perhaps you might be able to give us an exclusive and reveal the time-scale for implementation?
Susan Swift : Not yet, they are still working on this new communication channel.
Nakata: Perhaps another time, then. So apart from this new communication channel, what else do the City Governors have planned?
Susan Swift : Well, another task for City Governors is to help organizing some events, parties and such things. We are currently working on a so-called HQ week.
Nakata: Can you tell us any more about that?
Susan Swift : This is a week with a few little events near or in all HQs of the city factions.
Nakata: And will these events be suited for all runners employed by the city, or just our newer employees?
Susan Swift : It is more something for our newer employees, but I would like to see the support of the more experienced people. For example they could organize some tours through the city. If anyone has ideas about this week, I would like to hear about his or her ideas via mail.
Nakata: I'm sure they would be only too happy to assist their faction, Governor. Most of the runners here in the city are loyal and hard-working. Well, I believe that just about concludes our interview for today. Before we depart, is there anything you would like to say to our readers?
Susan Swift : Yes, I am happy to have this new position, because I think I can do much for this city together with Henry Dorsett. If anyone has a problem he or she wants to speak about, I will always have an open ear for him or her. You can get in contact with me via mail or meet me in the CityAdmin headquarter usually.
Nakata: City Governor Susan Swift, I thank you for your time and patience.
Susan Swift : Not a problem. I try to be around for interviews as often as I can. Just send me a mail and I will see what I can do.
Nakata : The Neocronicle appreciates your attitude towards the press. Have a good day, Governor-san.
Susan Swift : Have a productive day, Mr. Nakata. For Reza! For Neocron! For the people!
City factions gathered to speak about security
by Randolph Bennet
The runner Tlaloc Lionheart recently called a meeting of representatives from all parliamentary factions of Neocron. One of Lionheart's primary concerns, and also one of the leading topics at the meeting was "the security of our wonderful city". "It certainly has been extremely noticeable to all of you that as of recent there have been several acts of terrorism performed on our streets," said Lionheart, "The inexperienced citizens of our city are often involved in this fighting, and disapear permanently just as quickly as they have arrived in the City. This could be prevented with an organized assault on any terrorist activities."
All those who attended agreed with and supported the analysis of the current situation. Lionheart wasted no time and quickly introduced his proposal. “My idea consists of two things: One is to tell the citizens that they should inform their factions right after an incident who is causing trouble and where – right now you hear about most of these incidents when it is far too late – and the second one is a strike force organized above faction boundaries.”
Susan Swift, also at the meeting, pointed out that CityCom inc. was planning the arrangement of a communication method specifically for the parliamentary factions of Neocron, which would simplify Lionheart's ideas and solutions substantially. A concern about the lack of security in the Subway Station was mentioned at this point in time - However, Ms. Swift was unable to reply with a concrete answer.
The HQ-Weeks presently taking place were also a subject in this meeting. "The parliamentary groups of Neocron will offer special events starting from today until Sunday. Unfortunately the ceremonies, actually planned to begin on Friday, have been pushed back due to more pressing matters." stated Ms. Swift.
In the frame of these recent weeks, there has been a nearly innumerable changes to the city. Among these changes rests the most important ones - the changes to security, and each faction's different yet logical attempt to deal with it, and new employed leaders of said factions. As Miss Swift already stated in the interview (see above) she asks all citizens for support in this matter.
Diamond Real Estate still interested in Pepper Park
by Tabhita Pattern
Diamond Real Estate, Neocrons largest real estate agency was available for a Neocronicle Interview last Friday. We were received by the companies press relation officer Marcus Green in the newly-designed Diamond Headquarter who gave us an evaluation of the altered situation in Neocron from the company’s point of view.
“Diamond truly supports the introduction of the City Governors.” Green started. “Of course we will continue to support Rezas government and we will also carry on with doing everything in our power to guarantee wealth and freedom for the people in Neocron."
The City Mercs were criticized severely by Diamond. “Even the Mercs will sooner or later recognize that it is impossible to keep a neutral relationship to almost every faction. We do respect their decision to avoid any contacts to the Twilight Guardians but Diamond will reconsider its business connection to the Mercs. By all means we will try to avoid that the City Mercs will gain sensitive information about our company that might fall into the wrong hands afterwards.”
Rumours about still existing relationships between Diamond managers and members of the Tsunami Syndicate were rejected by Diamond. “Diamond and the Syndicate once shared the same vision. Both factions wanted to transform the Pepper Park into an exciting and lucrative business centre. Since the Syndicate has left Neocron we have absolutely no reason to keep any kinds of contacts to members of the Syndicate. Whoever affirms something different inevitably says the untruth.“ States Green.
Pushed by rumours that Diamond might gain back the Pepper Park Apartments the company’s stock rose steadily in the last days and was able to keep its high value today.
The demand for unfurnished Apartments seems to be quite high at the moment which causes new rumours to circulate. An anonymous smuggler from the Pepper Park let us unmistakeably know that he was convinced of Diamond supplying Freddies Furniture with products from the Dome to further push the demand for Apartments.
“Trust me. I know this business. You got to fork out a lot of credits to get a steady supply of such goods. A company like Freddies will not be able to raise enough money for that. Only the really big ones are capable of doing so. And I doubt that the shop would have gotten a licence from the City Admin if Diamond wasn’t behind it.”
Diamond reacted cool to these reprovals. “Those people are desperate and don’t know what they are talking about. The best selling articles at Freddies Furniture are products from the Daiichi Sentaku Design Inc.. We do not believe that Freddies Furniture must use illegal means to get those goods nor do we think that this shabby Dome Furniture will sell well. Our customers always preferred quality to price.
Freddies Furniture is further an independent company and therefore responsible for its entire doings.”
In the end we wanted to hear an official statement about the rumours concerning the Pepper Park real estate situation. “Of course Diamond is interested in the Pepper Park real estate. We do not only want to recommend our services to president Reza but also to all Neocron citizens. Barley any other company is financially strong enough to bring the Pepper Park back into a good state but only one company is experienced enough to reliably do so. And that is Diamond Real Estate.”
by Omura Nakata
This evening I had the opportunity to speak to one of the most powerful and influential people in the city today. In her newly appointed role as the City Governor, Ms. Susan Swift took some time out to meet with me in the lofty diner in Plaza One for a brief interview.
Nakata: Governor, perhaps you could start by telling our readers a little about yourself? Until a few weeks ago, you were not known by the public at all.
Susan Swift : Hmm... I know I was not a very well known person in the past. I started at the City Admin a few years ago, when my parents died under an attack of the terrorists. And just recently I was responsible for press releases
Nakata: That’s right, so is that how you became involved with the Fallen Angels? During the negotiation process?
Susan Swift : Yep, Mr. Jepherson decided I should be in the negotiations with the Fallen Angels about the blueprints of the bomb.
Nakata : Right. But we were tricked, were we not? Did you ever get the feeling that the Angels were keeping something from you while you were there?
Susan Swift : I am not sure. I somehow have the feeling those Fallen Angels got tricked themselves.. But we can only find out about it, if we can find them again.
Nakata: This is very true, and I understand an NCPD investigation is underway as we speak.
Susan Swift : Correct, and if the readers of the Neocronicle can help as well I would appreciate it.
Nakata: Do you think it will affect City Admin policy at Tech Haven?
Susan Swift : The Fallen Angels don't want to have the City Admin forces in there as security but they decided to hire the mercs. We will help out with the costs and have some influence on the security police in TechHaven in return. It is much cheaper for us anyway compared to sending our own forces.
Nakata: I see, so for now, City Admin's involvement at Tech Haven is in an advisory capacity?
Susan Swift : Yes.
Nakata: I'm sure our readers will be interested to know that. Well then, lets move from foreign issues to domestic ones.
Susan Swift : Okay, Mr. Nakata.
Nakata: As our readers know, the new roles specified by our government have been filled by yourself and Mr. Dorsett. Perhaps you could tell us a bit about your new position as city governor?
Susan Swift : Of course, Mr. Nakata. The task of Mr. Dorsett and myself is to keep the factions of this city together. The security of this city needs us to stand side by side. One thing we already achieved is that there will be a new communication channel available as soon as CityCom Administration Inc. has finished their work on it. Using this channel the runners can either help to defend the city or avoid the dangerous areas.
Nakata: As I'm sure many runners have been looking forward to this for some time, perhaps you might be able to give us an exclusive and reveal the time-scale for implementation?
Susan Swift : Not yet, they are still working on this new communication channel.
Nakata: Perhaps another time, then. So apart from this new communication channel, what else do the City Governors have planned?
Susan Swift : Well, another task for City Governors is to help organizing some events, parties and such things. We are currently working on a so-called HQ week.
Nakata: Can you tell us any more about that?
Susan Swift : This is a week with a few little events near or in all HQs of the city factions.
Nakata: And will these events be suited for all runners employed by the city, or just our newer employees?
Susan Swift : It is more something for our newer employees, but I would like to see the support of the more experienced people. For example they could organize some tours through the city. If anyone has ideas about this week, I would like to hear about his or her ideas via mail.
Nakata: I'm sure they would be only too happy to assist their faction, Governor. Most of the runners here in the city are loyal and hard-working. Well, I believe that just about concludes our interview for today. Before we depart, is there anything you would like to say to our readers?
Susan Swift : Yes, I am happy to have this new position, because I think I can do much for this city together with Henry Dorsett. If anyone has a problem he or she wants to speak about, I will always have an open ear for him or her. You can get in contact with me via mail or meet me in the CityAdmin headquarter usually.
Nakata: City Governor Susan Swift, I thank you for your time and patience.
Susan Swift : Not a problem. I try to be around for interviews as often as I can. Just send me a mail and I will see what I can do.
Nakata : The Neocronicle appreciates your attitude towards the press. Have a good day, Governor-san.
Susan Swift : Have a productive day, Mr. Nakata. For Reza! For Neocron! For the people!
City factions gathered to speak about security
by Randolph Bennet
The runner Tlaloc Lionheart recently called a meeting of representatives from all parliamentary factions of Neocron. One of Lionheart's primary concerns, and also one of the leading topics at the meeting was "the security of our wonderful city". "It certainly has been extremely noticeable to all of you that as of recent there have been several acts of terrorism performed on our streets," said Lionheart, "The inexperienced citizens of our city are often involved in this fighting, and disapear permanently just as quickly as they have arrived in the City. This could be prevented with an organized assault on any terrorist activities."
All those who attended agreed with and supported the analysis of the current situation. Lionheart wasted no time and quickly introduced his proposal. “My idea consists of two things: One is to tell the citizens that they should inform their factions right after an incident who is causing trouble and where – right now you hear about most of these incidents when it is far too late – and the second one is a strike force organized above faction boundaries.”
Susan Swift, also at the meeting, pointed out that CityCom inc. was planning the arrangement of a communication method specifically for the parliamentary factions of Neocron, which would simplify Lionheart's ideas and solutions substantially. A concern about the lack of security in the Subway Station was mentioned at this point in time - However, Ms. Swift was unable to reply with a concrete answer.
The HQ-Weeks presently taking place were also a subject in this meeting. "The parliamentary groups of Neocron will offer special events starting from today until Sunday. Unfortunately the ceremonies, actually planned to begin on Friday, have been pushed back due to more pressing matters." stated Ms. Swift.
In the frame of these recent weeks, there has been a nearly innumerable changes to the city. Among these changes rests the most important ones - the changes to security, and each faction's different yet logical attempt to deal with it, and new employed leaders of said factions. As Miss Swift already stated in the interview (see above) she asks all citizens for support in this matter.
Diamond Real Estate still interested in Pepper Park
by Tabhita Pattern
Diamond Real Estate, Neocrons largest real estate agency was available for a Neocronicle Interview last Friday. We were received by the companies press relation officer Marcus Green in the newly-designed Diamond Headquarter who gave us an evaluation of the altered situation in Neocron from the company’s point of view.
“Diamond truly supports the introduction of the City Governors.” Green started. “Of course we will continue to support Rezas government and we will also carry on with doing everything in our power to guarantee wealth and freedom for the people in Neocron."
The City Mercs were criticized severely by Diamond. “Even the Mercs will sooner or later recognize that it is impossible to keep a neutral relationship to almost every faction. We do respect their decision to avoid any contacts to the Twilight Guardians but Diamond will reconsider its business connection to the Mercs. By all means we will try to avoid that the City Mercs will gain sensitive information about our company that might fall into the wrong hands afterwards.”
Rumours about still existing relationships between Diamond managers and members of the Tsunami Syndicate were rejected by Diamond. “Diamond and the Syndicate once shared the same vision. Both factions wanted to transform the Pepper Park into an exciting and lucrative business centre. Since the Syndicate has left Neocron we have absolutely no reason to keep any kinds of contacts to members of the Syndicate. Whoever affirms something different inevitably says the untruth.“ States Green.
Pushed by rumours that Diamond might gain back the Pepper Park Apartments the company’s stock rose steadily in the last days and was able to keep its high value today.
The demand for unfurnished Apartments seems to be quite high at the moment which causes new rumours to circulate. An anonymous smuggler from the Pepper Park let us unmistakeably know that he was convinced of Diamond supplying Freddies Furniture with products from the Dome to further push the demand for Apartments.
“Trust me. I know this business. You got to fork out a lot of credits to get a steady supply of such goods. A company like Freddies will not be able to raise enough money for that. Only the really big ones are capable of doing so. And I doubt that the shop would have gotten a licence from the City Admin if Diamond wasn’t behind it.”
Diamond reacted cool to these reprovals. “Those people are desperate and don’t know what they are talking about. The best selling articles at Freddies Furniture are products from the Daiichi Sentaku Design Inc.. We do not believe that Freddies Furniture must use illegal means to get those goods nor do we think that this shabby Dome Furniture will sell well. Our customers always preferred quality to price.
Freddies Furniture is further an independent company and therefore responsible for its entire doings.”
In the end we wanted to hear an official statement about the rumours concerning the Pepper Park real estate situation. “Of course Diamond is interested in the Pepper Park real estate. We do not only want to recommend our services to president Reza but also to all Neocron citizens. Barley any other company is financially strong enough to bring the Pepper Park back into a good state but only one company is experienced enough to reliably do so. And that is Diamond Real Estate.”