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Robot Assassin on arsonist rampage! The dreaded robot assassin was spotted after Prospero's Bounty was burned down, fleeing with documents in hand. He was later seen terrorizing a crowd after starting a fire at Joe's Cybercafe. To top it off, the assassin attacked a police station with hand grenades and flew over the building, taunting police. Experts believe the robot assassin is a rogue war machine built with Omega-tech and has been permanently set to kill all humans. Its erratic behavior can be explained by errors in its programming, possibly from an alien computer virus. The police have received anti aircraft missiles from the national guard and now have shoot to kill orders on all flying robots seen in the city.
Russian Mob fights Syndicate: The Russian Mob has gunned down syndicate gangsters in an explosive gang war. They have even used flying robots armed with lasers to kill 4 syndicate members and notorious super soldier 'Esteban'. The robots were identified as Russian because the exact same robots were used to rob a Moscow bank earlier this year.
Infamous occultist, Victor Hite, found murdered: The former Rhodes scholar turned occultist was found on a rooftop, his neck broken from blunt force trauma. Hite was a notorious smuggler and diabolist. Before he turned to crime, he was one of the few magic users in the world that used his powers in public and allowed scientists to record and study his abilities. Investigators have several leads on his murder and it is thought the killer has superhuman strength. The police have ruled out the supernatural as the cause of his death.
The Hell Mirror has been found: The so-called 'Hell Mirror' or 'King's Mirror' one of 7 Mirrors of the Seneschal was found in a burned out antique store by police. Only 2 other mirrors are publicly known - one in actor Jack Crow's Hollywood mansion (the 'Maiden's Mirror') and the Louvre in Paris (The 'Jester's Mirror'). Each mirror is believed to be a magical artifact but this is unconfirmed. Many conspiracy theorists and religious extremists believe that arranging 5 specific mirrors of the seven in a pentagram will cause the world to end but the exact arrangement and mirrors are unknown. Each mirror is a priceless artifact - displaying artistry and skill unknown to the 11th century, when they were made. The mirrors are: King, Queen, Jester, Knight, Bishop, Maiden and Heaven.
The Fall of the Crystal Children: William Noris, the 'guide' or 'crystalsinger' of the Crystal Children, a new age minor religion (or cult) has been arrested and extradited to France for charges of fraud. The remaining Children have either left their new faith or have reformed their religion - making it more open and integrated into society.
A new supervillain? It is rumored that the Syndicate's leader has been revealed - a telepath of enormous power that goes by the name Paragon. Over 30 Russian gangsters have been found dead of cerebral hemorrhaging in the last week, clear evidence of telepathic attack. The leader has been drawn out of hiding due to the pressure put on the Syndicate by the new metahuman vigilantes of this city.
Raid on Soup Kitchen foiled by Vigilantes: A soup kitchen was targeted for destruction near the Ruins because of an ongoing feud between the Syndicate and the Hybrids but metahuman vigilantes stopped the Syndicate crew from blowing it up. Eyewitnesses reported seeing Median among others. "That guy with the robot claws is awesome!" A homeless alcoholic man said after seeing the fight.
Working hand in hand: humans and luyten refugees: Squatters have taken to working with luyten refugees and escapees in the abandoned sewers and subway tunnels of New Arcadia, including one Luyten super soldier. "Don't worry about Squad Leader. That's what the Luyten super soldier calls himself on account of him not remembering his own name due to excessive brain traumatism. He's all right and his powers are anti psionicology focused anyhow." A homeless man said after translating the Luyten super soldier.
