Kara_Trent
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(( okay, seems i'll take a slap on the wrist for that. What i find doesnt make sense tho is that if the guy was such a hermit - as in the fact that he never spoke to the public - Why would he fund an SG? And again, if he was such the Howard Hughes-type, how did he consistantly block actions from his board and shareholders? They could have easily folded the company from underneath him, a chairman cannot exercise power over his board or shareholders if it is detremental to the company, especially in oncoming financial crisis. Gimmie a few days to humbley sort out a retrection condemming my sources but i feel that it's a little unfair to simply pass it off as jargon over the matter of what i imagine will be most likely the quote from Wayne. Thanks for the input tho, Keeps us all straight.))
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OOC bits:
Felt that this was a little more appropriate sitting in this thread, if not the feel free to tell me where to stick it.
No wait, ......
IC bits:
Paragons front-line crumbles!
It seemed as if the end was far too clearly in sight yesterday for the Paragon Super-group 'The Militia'. After an intense week of public-brawling and unflattering media-attention it seems as though even their benefactors 'Wayne industries' have decided to pull the plug.
Wayne Industries, originally fronted by the late Sir Michael Wayne, passed a motion on the 20th of august this year, to liquidate all of the companys assets in light of Sir Waynes recent death. Wayne industries had battled a valiant year throughout the many disasters that befell Paragon city and it was believed that the company had even held afloat during the latest Rikti invasion but after Sir Wayne was tragically killed during a Rikti attack, an emergency meeting was held and the decision to liquidate: an action that was always halted by Sir Wayne himself, was agreed. The closure date is believed to be as early as September this year.
It's held that Wayne Industries, and in particular Sir Wayne himself, were the sole financers for 'the militia' due to their past record of outstanding super-heroics. Sir Michael was once quoted last year as saying, "these are some of the finest men and women this city could ever hope to protect them. They are self-less, ever-giving and true examples of what a hero should live up to. This company is proud to support these fine individuals in their never-ending battle".
As it seems though, the glory days of super-heroics are over. The world - 'the militia' in particular- will have to slowly and painfully adjust to that. With riots amongst their ranks and suspected-murderers in their head-quarters, one would feel that this is simply the wake-up call these "heroes" are long over-due. With so much turmoil behind there closed doors, the city itself is beginning to feel left-aside by the controversy caused by these events. And also by those who swore to protect them.
For Militia front-man 'Britanic', the future must be an unsettling place: is he asking himself, we wonder, What would Wayne do?".
24/08/07 -
CRIME-RATE SOARS AS HEROES TRADE BLOWS!
By Kara Trent.
Last night at around 2300 GMT, violence broke out in the popular hero hang-out of 'Pocket D'. It seems that an altercation between heroes turned sour and resulted in a potentially fatal stab wound. Heroes Encart and Scorche were seen drinking and chatting together when it appears that suddenly Scorche had collapsed to the floor with a blade through his chest. Onlookers were shocked and rushed to aid as Scorche lay there and seemed to bleed to death.
Details are still unclear but as Pocket D Bouncer 'Eleven' stated,
"Gadgy says the wrong word, other Gadgy puts a blade through him. He falls over bleeding. Thats all I know".
Customers were stunned as hero Scorche seemed to die but then suddenly revive. He apparently resumed drinking but seemed "different" for the rest of the evening. Encart was unwilling to comment and, as usual in this town, no one is willing to point fingers or name names.
It seems we must ask ourselves; in an age were alien invasions become common place, can we really still trust these boozing, uncontrolled power-houses we call Heroes? Or is the term now all but a metaphor?
Also on the scene that evening was suspected murdering-hero 'Silver.Eagle' whose upcoming court-case is shrouded in a mountain of red-tape and secrecy. 'Silver.Eagle' protested his innocence at his initial arrest but has since refused to comment. When questioned about the incident in Pocket D he replied, F*** off.
22/08/07