nextgen_misc:

It had not been a good day for Roxxon Energy Corporation. The raid by S.H.I.E.L.D. on their sub-basement lab of the New York building had destroyed several million dollars of equipment, and all their prototypes had been seized, along with the original template escaping. The project's senior scientists had been arrested, although there was the usual rumor mill that they'd been 'recruited' by S.H.I.E.L.D. rather than face incarceration. The company itself however, had been able to disavow any knowledge of the project itself, and escape liability.

All in all, the technology in development had yielded partial successes, but the risks involved were deemed unacceptable.

Still, even a bad job can be put to good profit.

In the executive offices, a portfolio was slid across the desk to another individual. "Everything the Fuse-tech project yielded, and projected alternative applications."

A briefcase of unmarked bills was slid back in return. "And your payment. I heard all the trouble this little project caused you. Certainly a good thing no-one else is interested in it, let alone buying it." The individual picked up the portfolio, nodded, and exited with their bodyguards.

~~~To be continued...~~~

nextgen_misc:

"Sir? It's about the Fuse-tech project."

"...Yes?" The responding voice was controlled, but tinged with menace.

"Three of our... products have gone missing."

"'Gone missing.'"

"Y-yes sir..."

"Do we still have the template source?"

"Yes sir."

"Then increase the production schedule. Begin dismantling all non-essential equipment for transport. When this gets back to us, I want us ready to relocate."

nextgen_misc:

There's a sound of breaking glass as a body comes flying out the front window of a butcher shop, shots following it. Someone, or something, apparently wasn't expecting the owner to be there overnight. A large but lithe body bolts down the sidewalk and into an alley.

nextgen_media:

"Reports are still uncomfirmed about the latest rash of break-ins and property damage, all at area grocers and food warehouses, and while police are withholding details about the situation, the online community is abuzz. Photos of what appear to be claw marks and brute force damage to doors and windows appear at a majority of the crime scenes. Anonymous reports from employees also indicate that large amounts of the stolen food were consumed at the individual scenes. Public response has been mixed, but the most vocal responses at this time have come from spokespeople for the Church of Purity. These acts are attributed to mutant activities and there is a renewed call for mutant registration and responsiblity from the Church. Locals in the areas of the break-ins are advised, as always, not to travel alone after dark."