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by Ajax
Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:53 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Chapter 1
Replies: 9
Views: 645

The time was nearing that Ajax had to go into action again, and so, he was forcing himself to relax, containing the nervous energy inside himself with great effort. Only occassionally did it boil over and rise to the surface, making him shiver with anticipation, like making love to a beautiful woman...
by Ajax
Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:14 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Ajax peered at Roger's eyes as he took his glasses off. "Jeez-louise, that must've been expensive! You can't even see the difference. Yeah, you're definitely ex-corp," he laughed. "A few of my old crew had some implants, but nowhere near that quality. Duke had his eyes replaced after ...
by Ajax
Sat Dec 15, 2007 12:00 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Ajax was really glad Roger's ice started to break. He hated having bad blood between the people he had to work with. When Winters and Vasquez got involved, his crew was very happy for the both of them, but without fail the bitterness started to creep into their relationship after a couple of months,...
by Ajax
Sat Nov 24, 2007 8:08 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Ajax was riding shotgun, and the car had been inching along, following the young Peter. Then everything went a little crazy, and the two men in the car looked on in amazement, until finally the people came, coughing and stumbling, out of the building, and Peter faded from view. "That was intere...
by Ajax
Wed Nov 21, 2007 4:15 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

"I could use one," he said casually as he put his poc-sec away.
by Ajax
Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:59 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

"What about you, Alley?" Ajax asked as he turned to the lithe form, such an amazing contrast to his own form, sitting in the seat next to him.
by Ajax
Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:46 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Ajax had been silent throughout it all. He had been talking too much, and that made it easy for the others to remain silent. If he was going to find out more about them, he'd have to force them to talk a bit more. As it so happened, he had gleaned quite a bit of information about Roger. Not nearly a...
by Ajax
Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:12 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

"That's a good point." Ajax opens his pocket secretary once more and starts drafting a message to Solomon. Dear Solomon, good to see you still have the minerals to come up with the information when it comes down to it. Looking forward to seeing if you can hack the next challenge. If you're...
by Ajax
Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:47 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

"Alley, remind me never to really anger Peter." Ajax laughed.
by Ajax
Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:17 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

"I've never really been very comfortable in the water. I'm not that, eh, buoyant." He sheepishly looked from his left shoulder to his right and the span in between. "But when you're talking exist strategies, I'll be as comfortable in the water as I'll have to be. What did you have in ...
by Ajax
Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:36 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Ajax opened his pocket secretary and quickly looked up the message from Solomon and keyed the replay button before turning the screen to face his compatriots. After the message was done playing he added; "Not much, I know, but it's all that I could dig up through my limited contacts." He l...
by Ajax
Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:22 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

"Alright," Ajax said with a smile, "I'm glad Blake managed to convince you to come back. It just wouldn't be the same without another old-timer in our group." Ajax wondered if he should press the issue of Roger's talents, but decided to let it rest for now. As much as he thought ...
by Ajax
Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:30 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

To: Ajax From: Blake Do I need to interfere? Or can you handle this? His skillset is desired for this operation. To: Blake From: Ajax I have no way to get in contact with him, and I doubt he would listen to me if I tried. His skillset is exactly why he walked out; he wouldn't tell us what it was th...
by Ajax
Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:07 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Ajax replaced his puzzled look with one of warm amusement. "Well, Peter, I can't say that I understand anything of what you just said, with the exception of 'I can knock people unconscious" bit, but if I'm not mistaken, I should be happy that you're on our side instead of their side."...
by Ajax
Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:37 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

While standing at the public access terminal, keying the grimy vidscreen, Ajax kept glancing over at the front of bar. Roger's unwillingness to cooperate and his insults had irked him more than he had initially realized and he longed for his old team more now than he had in the last few months. Of c...
by Ajax
Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:46 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

"I'm not entirely sure what you think I'm asking of you, but I'd like to know what you're able to do but be uncooperative. We need to mount a plan, but you can't be included in that plan because you're too stubborn to let us know what you can do. I'm not asking you who you've worked with, or wh...
by Ajax
Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:53 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

His eyes looking over at the old man, looking back at him in the reflection of those damned shades. "I think that understanding the assets of this team is a great waste of time. Ridiculing me isn't going to give us better tactical insight as to how to proceed. So let's talk about everyone's spe...
by Ajax
Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:10 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Ajax turned to Peter with a smile, "As strange as your answer was, Peter, you still managed to be clearer and more straightforward with the description of your skillset." He winked and turned back to Alley as he noticed, in his peripheral, Roger coming back from the restrooms in the back. ...
by Ajax
Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:12 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

"Wait," Ajax said, "Perhaps we should start with some introductions, or at the very least tell eachother what role you are comfortable in serving and what your skill-set consists of. Now, I know enough about Peter, I think, unless he thinks there's more to tell, but what about the two...
by Ajax
Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:02 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Ajax decided to ponder what Peter had told him for a moment longer, not entirely sure he understood everything he was just told. He looked at the others, who seemed to be taking it a lot better than he was, and wondered whether it was just his inexperience that was getting the better of him in this ...
by Ajax
Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:01 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] OOC: Old Dogs of War Redux
Replies: 336
Views: 9320

Do I know of James Reilly McCormick and anything he might have done during his mercenary days?
by Ajax
Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:40 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Peter appeared. Roger responded, only slightly. Alley startled and warned him. Ajax had dropped his pocket secretary and was out of his seat, closing the distance between him and the threat. The threat , he soon realised, was Peter, and he calmed down quickly and sat down. The entire movement was al...
by Ajax
Tue Aug 28, 2007 5:08 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Alley's experienced eyes swept the bar, scanning to asess the clientele. Everything seemed to be right for the locale, and she sighed inwardly at having to pass up what looked like actual decent tequila. "Gin and Tonic", she repiled to Ajax's inquiry, and went to claim a booth for the gro...
by Ajax
Fri Aug 17, 2007 9:27 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: China threatens to trigger US dollar crash
Replies: 12
Views: 462

AtemHutlrt wrote:Am I the only one who thinks this would be kinda sweet, or at least a little bit funny?
No, I have often wondered what would happened if the reset button was pushed.
by Ajax
Thu Aug 16, 2007 3:23 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

After exiting the big yelllow truck and saying goodbye to James, Ajax strolled into the bar, holding the door open for Alley. "Mademoiselle,..." he said politely as she slipped past. The place looked a lot nicer on the inside than it did on the outside, with a long bar running along the ri...
by Ajax
Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:46 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

He rode down the elevator with Roger and and Alley and felt a little uncomfortable in such a confined space. He noticed with some amusement that while the elevator-cage was developed with all manner of metahumans in mind, the door would never allow a troll to walk in without ducking low. No, it wasn...
by Ajax
Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:01 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

"Sounds good to me," he said with a smile, "I am assuming everyone's here using their own transportation. If necessary, I can take one person along with me. Just let me know." The big man turned towards Blake, "I'm going to take these crazy kids for a malt, and I'll see you ...
by Ajax
Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:30 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Ajax walks up the table and picks up one of the datachips. He turns towards the rest and asks; "So, does one of you know a good place to have a drink around here so we can talk this over?"
by Ajax
Tue Jul 31, 2007 7:04 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

A little perplexed at Roger's anecdote, Ajax kept silent for a little while, giving Blake and Roger enough time to finish the unspoken part of their conversation. When he thought enough time had passed for Roger's words to properly sink in, he walked over to Roger's desk, his steps deliberate, leane...
by Ajax
Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:58 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Ajax remains silent for a moment. "Call me Ajax, please." Ajax smiled at Blake and continued, "I have a million different questions for you, Blake. But I wouldn't want to rub you the wrong way, you know. In the end," he sighed, "I need to make an educated decision regarding ...
by Ajax
Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:02 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

"What the f..." Ajax said quietly as he noticed the sudden change in...physics! With an astonished expression he focussed on Peter and tried to read him like a fighter reads his opponent, like a card-shark reads his competition. It was obvious that Peter was a powerful, magically awakened ...
by Ajax
Fri Jul 20, 2007 12:32 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Ajax felt his heart race. Even though he'd been in jungle combat, had smuggled any number of different types of contraband across any number of borders, had seen urban conflict, had survived the outright idiocy of the Hollywood Correctional Facility, had stood toe-to-toe with Yak enforcers, had outg...
by Ajax
Mon Jul 16, 2007 12:03 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Blake smiles as Ajax extends a hand. "I'm Blake. Jerome Blake...my mother's choice. Jerry or Blake will do just fine. Mr. Ajax? Is that what you prefer?" "Ajax will do, Blake," the big man responded with a smile and shook his hand. "You seem like a guy who knows how to burn...
by Ajax
Thu Jul 12, 2007 9:24 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

"Am I the first?" Ajax asked as he stood in the doorway to the suite, smiling at the man behind the desk. He swallowed the last bit of his take-away food, wiped his hands with a napkin and tossed it, together with the wrapping and bag that once held his "food" in a bin standing n...
by Ajax
Thu Jun 28, 2007 12:39 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Tacoma, Emerson Office Buildings; 1758 "...and then he said; I'm just glad I fucked the one with the moustache!" James said, delivering the punchline with baritone bravado, and both men burst out laughing. As the laughter dissipated, Ajax looked at his friend through a haze of smoke. &quo...
by Ajax
Fri Jun 22, 2007 12:50 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

As Ajax waits, the poc-sec rings again around 1600. The bass-register voice that greets him as he picks up is barely heard over the roar of an overly large engine with a heavily modified exhaust and intake system. "Hey, mano. It's James. You said you needed a lift? What time, when, and where? ...
by Ajax
Sun Jun 17, 2007 12:16 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

After getting dressed Ajax checked his pocket secretary for any messages, he keyed another message, this time to one-time friend James; James, Not sure if you're in town, but if you are, and you have some spare ticks tonight, I could use you on stand-by. I possibly have to get moved quickly from the...
by Ajax
Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:51 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Blake's voice comes back to Ajax with a cool and detached tone. "I won't mince words here, Mr. Ajax. If you're looking for any former co-workers, you won't find any tonight. Most of the other possible contractors are relatively new to the city. I'm glad to see that my message was received thou...
by Ajax
Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:08 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

The line rings through at least two relays, before Ajax hears a connection made. "Blake here." Ajax had never been physically intimidated in his entire life. He'd always managed to get along with most people, but sometimes his physique drew some unwanted attention from turnbulls wanting t...
by Ajax
Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:43 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

The video footage shows a male human, probably in his fifties, sitting at a desk across from Bishop. Whoever this guy really is, he's definitely an operator. He keeps a keen eye on Bishop's security, and definitely knows his way around a meeting. He seems to have a regional East Coast accent, possi...
by Ajax
Tue Jun 12, 2007 8:52 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Bishop's laugh rings out across the communications device, sounding a bit more like two boulders grinding against each other than any normal human sound. "Yeah, I have Daisy's gift all ready to go. Delivered to your place or hers?" As Ajax looks at screen, a burst of noise floods across t...
by Ajax
Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:27 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: [Shadowrun] IC: The Old Dogs of War Redux - Intro
Replies: 179
Views: 6994

Tacoma, Stephenson Condominiums, Seattle October 20, 2064 10:30:27 local time The drum solo kicks in just as the telecom rings. He was preparing to finish his fourth set of pullups on the reinforced bar he installed in one of the archways. The cheap hallways of his flop at least had studs that were...