On Mar 12, 2006, at 2:14 PM, Eris Reddoch wrote:

>
> "Newton is much more restrictive. I don't think *any* sort of weapon
> is allowed to be carried outside the ship, not even walking around
> it on the tarmac. There was a case I dealt with while in the Mark
> Diplomatic Service where a Mark citizen visiting Newton was arrested
>   because he was using a pocket knife to pare an apple while sitting
> on the gangway outside his ship." Jac says, "He was arrested by the
> Starport Police and could have served a multi year prison sentence.
> My superior was able to secure his release through an administrative
> action. I think several thousand credits were involved in that
> transaction."

Ricardo sighs. "Crazy paranoid  AND corrupt. Oh goody." He looks at  
Lessa, "I think you should get used to the ship, hon. Work up a  
shopping list of what you need and a crew member can get it for you.  
That way you don't need to risk a Customs check."

He looks at Jac." We'll need to check what the Mark system has put  
out on Lessa.  I have no doubt that the 'administrators' here keep a  
close eye on offworld fugitive lists, the better to pad their bank  
accounts. Can you do that without raising much suspicion?"

He swivels and looks at Jez. "And *you* keep those 'get out of jail  
free' documents on you at all times!"

He turns back to Jac. "Why do they have this set up like this? Just  
arcology paranoia? Are they scared of rebellion, or just scared?"

OOC> Romania-style surveillance state (heaven forbid you criticize  
the gummint) or gated community-style surveillance state (heaven  
forbid you paint your shutters green)?

"While you're at it, tell us what else you know about Newton."

OOC > DMeus Machina! :-P If you want Ricardo pulls data from the comp  
system onto a display everyone can see.

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Bruce Johnson

"No matter where you go, there you are", B. Banzai