Jailbreak at Arkham - Many of Gotham's Deadliest Criminals Escaped the maximum security mental institution of Arkham Asylum this weekend. Those listed as escaped include: Catwoman, Clayface, Joker, Riddler, The Ventriloquist, Mr. Freeze, Scarecrow, The Penguin, Clock King, Two-Face, Killer Croc and Bane.

Insiders at the jail are befuddled as to how the criminals escaped. Interim Warren Gail Grady states, "We believe it must have been a group effort headed up by either The Ventriloquist or an outsider such as Poison Ivy." Police are working overtime along with Gotham’s costumed crimefighters to put a kabosh on the soon-to-be crime spree.

Gotham Chemical Plant Robbed - The Gotham Chemical Plant was robbed late last night by unknown assailants. Commissioner Gordon believes it to be the work of either Scarecrow or the Joker. The amount and value of the stolen chemicals have yet to be assessed.

Calico Emeralds Stolen - The valuable Calico Emeralds were stolen last night as well. Commissioner Gordon fervently declares, "The work of Catwoman no doubt."

Penguin Escapes Batman - Arkham escapee the Penguin, who was hiding out in Gotham’s seaside area, was able to elude Gotham's protector Batman late last night.

Upcoming Events....

Gothamites will be hosting an Ethnic Bazaar tomorrow afternoon. The Mayor has postponed his speech, which had been planned for tomorrow, because of the Arkham Asylum breakout.

Local industrialist and alleged underworld figure Rupert Thorne will be appearing at the Gotham Twins Double Header in two days.

Also in two days Prince Jameel Offtop, the twelve-year-old middle eastern prince, will be arriving at the Gotham Train Depot to start his goodwill tour.

Player Response Two -- Two-Face Strikes

Two-Face will proceed with the abduction of Rupert Thorne, striking during the second inning of the second game of the Gotham Twins’ Double Header.

He will make the following modifications to his plan.

1. Two-Face will make sure that the “extra security” planned for Thorne will include as many men loyal to him as possible.

2. If any other villains show up, Two-Face will step up the timing of the abduction. If the other villain is unavoidable, he will parley, but will not let himself be delayed. He join forces with the other villain only if the “scarred” face of his coin comes up on a flip.

3. Two-Face will stage a diversion -- an attack on Thorne’s holdings somewhere else in Gotham just prior to the abduction, so that Thorne and his men think that it is the real assault. It will draw attention -- and possibly manpower -- away from the game.

4. Two-face will have two escape routes planned. Even he will not know which route he will take: that will be decided on a coin toss after they have Thorne. A decoy car will take the other route.

5. Once at the factory, Two-Face will set many sentries to watch for the approach of Batman. He will have his escape well-planned.

6. Until Thorne is captured, Two-Face will discourage petty larceny by his henchmen. He doesn’t want one of his men caught and made to talk by the Batman.

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