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%%% This is the cold hard truth about the often misinformed
416/905 scene. A truly non-biased, honest, and informative
perspective into the heart of the Canadian pirate
community. Previous such manifesto's or lists have been totally
wrong, juvenile, corrupt, politically correct, or just lame shit.
The top noteworthy systems have been examined over a
lengthy period of time. They are in no order or rank or speed, but
are in alphabetical succession. The following information
is 100% true, and has been gathered and collected from
various voice and chat conversations with sysops, as well as
inside staffers. Nothing reported in this chronicle has the
intention or hope to create any hard feelings among the Canadian
elite. Become informed!
The Renegade Chemist
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==================== [X] Beyond Akira [X]====================
Sysop: Pharoah(Owner)
Staff: Devious Doze(Founder)
Fallen Angel(Console Sysop)
The Roamer(PC Nuker Sysop)
Lunatic Genius/Razor/Risc(PC Courier Sysop)
Star Gazor(Toothpaste)/Razor/Ex-Prophecy(PC Courier Sysop)
The Dutchmen/Razor(PC Courier Sysop)
Maverick/Razor(PC Courier Sysop)
Midnight Rain(phreaking/Code supplier)
Mike!
The Key
Lady Onyx(advertiser)
Sir Aragon
Rebel(Macintosh Sysop)
Fireflash(Amiga Sysop)
Big Bird
.etc
Affilations: Razor 1911 Canadian HQ
RiSC Canadian HQ
OTT World HQ
Sneakers Canadian HQ
Edge World HQ
Background:
The famous Akira Project of 1992(TDT CHQ) has been reborn
under the continued guidance of the founder Devious Doze,
and the current sysop Pharoh. Originally a two node
Beyond Infinity, Pharoh has converted the system into a ten
node mecca for Canadian and American traders.
System:
The board is run off one Amiga system using Ami-Express
software. The board has 3 gigs of online storage. The
board only has three 28.8 modems which are locked at 24000.
Six nodes are 14.4 modems, and the remaining private node is
a 9600hst modem for a certain staff courier. The board supports
conferences for Amiga, Macintosh, IBM, and has a secret console and
staff/traders section. Online CD-ROM's provide older files. No message
nets or reset online games can be found here. The board has
ringdown on its 28.8 nodes, and the 14.4 nodes.
Files:
For files this system is number 1 in Canada, no question.
Internationally, Beyond Akira is a rising contender. The
board has a marginal number of locals, along with a growing
number of LD traders. A weekly CD-ROM give away( files
uploaded that week on CD ) is awarded to the top trader
during a grueling 7 day competition. On average 1 Gig of
new files are uploaded per week(100-200 megs a day). No
foreign files are accepted except foreign games that are
not already out in English. No Unix or networking software
is permitted.
=====================[X] Akira's Regular Supporters [X]====================
No# Username (Handle) Uploaded Bytes No# Username (Handle) Uploaded Bytes
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1. LuNatIc gEnIUs 3.750.743.013 16. Dark Soul 525.210.051
2. The Dutchmen 2.415.133.718 17. LoLo 470.155.764
3. Star Gazor 2.255.021.244 18. FIREFLASH 467.292.485
4. MaVeRiCk 1.603.389.555 19. ViViD 462.155.895
5. Devious doZE 1.435.105.532 20. YaNKee RoSe 442.012.377
6. Pasha 1.090.515.115 21. The Cardinal 433.183.271
7. Criminal Overlord 968.455.015 22. Deadly Influence 403.406.640
8. Gumby 929.102.410 23. RaJ! 403.077.425
9. ToothPaste 780.482.872 24. Fallen Angel 397.844.862
10. Cyndre 680.906.929 25. General Wolf 388.369.589
11. HAStUR 672.981.529 26. Artful Dodger 384.182.053
12. Dark Rider 655.156.119 27. ARTIC CAT! 381.155.256
13. King Lear 625.330.685 28. Captain Willy 373.590.904
14. EWOG 542.208.977 29. The Roamer 355.031.648
15. Photon Torpedo 526.444.082 30. CityHunter 349.835.630
===-===================-==============-===-===================-==============
Total Uploaded Bytes (42.395.072.193)
Total Downloaded Bytes (54.171.865.615)
Total Uploaded Files (59.517 )
Total Downloaded Files (98.579 )
Atmosphere:
Beyond Akira is strictly a file oriented board, concerned
with files by the hour. The IBM conference is filled with
the arrogant gloating of various traders, along with the
odd remark from pay users. For the longest time, an extremely
sacred new user password has prevented Akira from being flooding with
applications. However, it has been speculated that ever since
a mysterious call to Bell(resulted in commercial line costs
for Pharoah) a need for new donators has arisen which has opened
the doors to Akira for new users. Keep in mind this is merely
an assumption as to why all of a sudden, a very secretative
board has begun "an all out advertising campaign to draw new blood".
You have to wonder when users start posting "What is CompuServe?"
on Razor 1911 Canadian HQ. The NUP can be found on any respective
system or simply ask Lady Onyx. Sorry we won't tell you. Overall,
the general feeling of this system is harsh and cold, a loney place
for lamers.
Critic's Corner:
Few 28.8 Nodes(only 3) make it difficult to get a good
speed. The userlist on Akira is so numerous, the board is
constantly busy even with 10 node ringdown. This poses a
severe problem for LD callers. With a Gig a week uploaded,
its very difficult for the board to keep older files online
(Only 3 gigs online space). Sure, there is a 640meg CD rom
online, however that generally only has a few utilites from
the previous month. Overall, Akira is an excellent system for
the fastest files around, none-the-less the system is in desperate
need of more hardware. A quick observation the board has more
sysops, that it does nodes and needs some organization and direction.
Hopefully, the board will continue to dominate and stay afloat
for a long time to come.
Support:
As stated the board accepts donations. Rates vary from user
to user, but generally its $190-$200 for one month of
unlimited download at 2 hrs a day. Yearly rates range
from $400+ depending on the PC/MAC/SNES/AMIGA files you
desire, and the hours online a day.
Sysop: Union Jack
Staff: Frenzy(Console Sysop)
Mr.Warez(Paid Uploader)
Star Gazor(Paid Uploader)
Affiliations: None
Background:
The File Factory has been in operation for two years.
Previous to that, the board was called The Black Hole. It was,
and continues to be a pay only system. Currently, there is some
space reserved for file traders.
System:
The File Factory's setup has always been a very suspicious
setup. The board runs PCBOARD and boasts 14 nodes. Oddly
enough, all networking commands have been disabled, including
multinode chat. The board claims to have all 28.8 USR
nodes, and 5 gigs online. In reality, according to the board's
technician, the board has 7 nodes and 4 gigs.
Files:
The board gets most of the new files a little later than
most other systems(3-7 days). It does get the files
eventually, just takes a little waiting.
Atmosphere:
The feel of the File Factory is one of isolation. The sysop
seems to have died and left his board to be run by users.
Union Jack hasn't posted a message or replied to public
e-mail in almost four months. The board supports PC,
PC requests, Snes, and hosts a classic games section. File Factory
is a system for adults, not in the XXX.Gif sense, but in
the sense there is no room for immature kids. The users
mainly consist of donating older businessmen, PD users,
and pirate wanabee's who can't earn credit elsewhere by
uploading.
Critic's Corner:
Its really hard when making a comparison of bbs's
to mention something nice about the File Factory.
The only reason this "CRS of Pirate boards", is mentioned
is for "token" representation(ie. Union Jack is considered
the token black person in this wonderful multicultural
and politically correct pirate scene). It does have 7 nodes.
The board is good, for "wana be pirates", but holds no
water if you've ever seen another pirate board. Apparently,
the PCBoard menu's and fonts were all ripped from the Hood.
I would say something nice about the File Factory, but
since Union Jack, couldn't pay me enough, i won't. However
you have to respect the only pirate Sysop in Canada who
drives a corvette, courtesy of his users(No-shit he's never
around).
Donations:
During the Christmas season Union Jack offered a present
many File Factory users could not resist, $300 for 3 gigs
credit! Currrently, the board charges a non-refundable
$50 validation fee, and its $200 for 2 Gigs or .50 cents
a meg. Keep in mind all File Factoy users, have 999 minutes
on line(if you thought you were special, think again).