MASK OR MENACE

DIO-MONDS ARE FOREVER
As seen on social media, imPort news websites, and news stations in the Porter cities:
ImPort entertainer and semi-professional rabble-rouser Count Dooku has involved himself in politics yet again, releasing an online statement endorsing vampiric lawyer Dio Brando for the position of Maurtia Falls Ambassador. In the statement, Dooku describes Dio Brando as an "inspiring and trustworthy figure who I know will fight tirelessly for change," and encourages all imPorts who desire progress to vote for him in the current elections.

Followers of imPort politics may remember that Count Dooku once ran himself for Maurtia Falls Ambassador in 2016, only to see his 'Reform' platform crushed by the campaign of current Mayor Petyr Baelish, and by Komasan, a talking ghost dog who promised the city free soft cream.

#SNOWBLAKE
As seen, in abstract form, on some Theology and imPort related blogs, and rotation on academic Bwitter:
An article titled "Imports and a Study of the Fates" recently came out of the Heropa suburbs recently. Adjunct professor at Heropa Central College, Dr. David Blake -- a recent import -- writes a detailed history on the nature of the "Grecian Fates", named Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos. Much of what he writes is speculative, determining the nature of the fates with regards to import imprisonment.

"While not much is clear on the nature of why imports have been brought here, even in the short time since I have arrived, the name Lachesis was given to me within my first days. Lachesis, the one who measured the strings of fate -- and I was told that we are hated by the oldest, Atropos. Not just because we cannot die, but because of a feud between the fates.

Interestingly enough, from other accounts through the import Network, cataloging public mentions by longtime imports, I wonder if perhaps we should approach this like the oldest of the fates is a force of nature --"

After the abstract was released, the full text was picked up by "Grecian Lightning" a theology publication, and the professor promises it will be available in full next month.

PITCHY PERFECT
As seen reported by Brenda via TMI:
Was this an infamous Count Dooku citing? Bwitter celebrity "Daoy" claimed to have witnessed the imPort moving down the main coastline of Topsail Beach in North Carolina.

"Yeah, he was rockin' -- uh, rockin' and rollin'. Down to the beach was strollin'."

But the seagulls? Were they poking his head? Not fun! Pressed on the seagulls:

"Mm," said Daoy. "Stop it now."

ODAMN
As seen on the TMI website:
ODIN OR WODEN? Who is the TRUE King of Asgard? Who's the One-Eyed Daddy to rule them all?? The Wise Wanderer? Who's the Allfather and who's the Don't Bother? Midgird your loins and settle an era-spanning dispute! Vote below in our official TMI poll!

CODE SWITCH
The Homeland Security Advisory System has moved from BIFROSTY to DISAPPOINTMENT GRAY. The President isn't angry, she's just... Disappointed.

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A-LISTERS
As seen on Bwitter, imPort gossip blogs, and The Daily Snail:
Posters accusing imPorts of attacking government policies appeared around the Porter cities this weekend and were quickly condemned by city authorities.

Pasted overnight by mystery activists, over 200 posters featured the photographs of several named imPorts with the slogan: Where's your justice?

This is believed to be a reference to the Five-Point Petition which the outspoken Count Dooku circulated in protest against the government one month ago. Sources report that the posters name Hans Gruber, Persephone, Utena Tenjou, Yusuke Kitagawa, Daisy Johnson and Count Dooku himself in particular, as well as local supporters, all of whom have voiced criticism of the government.

Now it has been learned that further posters featuring imPorts might be on their way. A local witness could not help but speculate that, "There could be more? I mean, I swear all these names spell Rincewind through the middle like a wordsearch or something."

COUNT ON HIM
As heard online, on all the best podcast-supporting websites, and discussed in metahuman-related conspiracy blogs:
This month’s episode of Count Dooku’s political podcast Counting Truths guest stars Archie and Yusuke being interviewed on imPort safety. Dooku asks his guests how they felt during the recent wave of vandalism and threats imPorts faced in August.

Archie's contribution is prefaced with a very strong "Fuck, bro," mostly to annoy the good Count. He tells about how his rabbits were stolen - adding that if the people responsible are listening, he's gonna kick the shit out of them. (Dooku meaningfully clears his throat here to slow Archie’s roll.) Derailed, Archie moves onto the Forgiveness Ceremony - commenting that it was a nice idea but he's not sure it's a long term solution. His general stance isn't optimistic, but he understands that both sides are complex and it's not as simple as discussing it on one talk show. He doesn't think talking is the way forward; it's action and it always has been. Does this mean he thinks the segment on the show right this moment is pointless?

Yes. Yes he does.

Yusuke begins by explaining that his mural in Nonah, kindly supported by Ambassador Vorkosigan, was vandalized by natives that ostensibly disagree with the message that imPorts are simply people just like they are, doing their best to live the lives of unearned power and fame they didn’t ask for. Rather than be discouraged, he says that it has only strengthened his resolve to spread that message, one that shouldn’t be radical at all, but in the current climate, seems to be. The best revenge is not petty violence like Archie suggests, it is to remain strong despite any threat, as they always do. ImPorts as a whole never will, and should not aim to, please everyone.

The Count closes the episode by thanking his guests and encouraging concerned listeners to take action by organizing, speaking out in the media or Network, and lobbying their elected imPort Ambassadors. He also suggests his listeners stay alert for the opening of the Endeavour Centre in Maurtia Falls, a new community youth initiative from Ambassador Petyr Baelish.

DISCO NEVER DIED
As seen on Welp.com and Nonah newspapers:
Many local businesses in Nonah were hit by clone Mick Rory's arson spree, and the rash of copycat arsonists that followed. Not all these businesses have been able to reopen. But, this October, one Nonah staple is coming back, new and improved and more fabulous than ever before! That's right, folks, Disco Dan's House Of Moves is back, offering fifty percent off on your first five lessons if you sign up before October 7th! And to celebrate their grand reopening, imPort celebrity and Disco Dan's alum Lando Calrissian will be hosting a two-night extravaganza October 6th and 7th. It's a dance marathon, folks, with fifty percent off the proceeds going to help fund the rebuilding of other Nonah businesses affected by the fires. So dust off your dancing shoes, it's time for disco fever!

ARCHANGEL ON YOUR SHOULDER
As seen on imPort-centric news sites and the Maurtia Falls local papers:
A fresh outburst of gang violence rocked Maurtia Falls last week, as five imPorts were ambushed in what authorities are calling 'a well-planned plot for revenge.' Jacob Taylor, Manabu Yuuki, Motoko Kusanagi, Kanaya Maryam, and Sabriel are all former members of the disbanded vigilante team 'Archangel' which launched a renegade campaign against local organized crime two years ago. It seems some people have grudges with long memories, as a gang calling themselves the 'Archdemons' lured the imPorts to a building rigged with power nullifiers before launching an attack from all sides.

A swift response by local police and nearby imPort heroes brought an end to the violence, but not before casualties on both sides. Cyber-hero Motoko Kusanagi was disarmed by a metahuman super-criminal, in the sense that she literally lost an arm. The leader of the Archdemons, metahuman Kyran Rand AKA 'Asmodeus', was killed in the fighting by police trainee Manabu Yuuki. Manabu has been placed on probation pending a review of his actions on this fateful night. At least twenty gang members are also reported to be in custody, many of them with injuries of their own.

No statement to the media has yet been given by any of the former Archangel members involved. It remains to be seen whether this is an isolated incident, or the beginning of a new escalation in crime and anti-imPort violence in Maurtia Falls.

CODE SWITCH
The Homeland Security Advisory System has moved from EBURNEAN to BROWNIE POINTS, because imPorts have been so well-behaved. Even Count Dooku, and you know his deal.

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