Author's Notes #5
Main Characters:
Drew West was one of the greatest Raydars that ever lived. He was an inner defending, with most of his career defending the center and most valuable goal. Now he's retired and he goes to every game. His daughter Raquel Sumner (Raqi pronounced Rocky) grew up playing Zingball with her brother, but because there are no Major Zingball League women players, she decided to become an EMT instead of playing the Pro-Am or Minor leagues. Her husband, Rich is also an EMT.
Drew West's other offspring, Curt works for the Raydars and recently was promoted to Acting Liaison to Fans. It's a temporary position, one expected to be filled by a loyal inner member of Braun's (the new owner). In the meantime, Curt reports directly to Tsunlei Tong, the V.P. of Media, who reports directly to Haverhill, the V.P. of Operations. The new ownership of Raydar seems to be more concerned about remaining owners and creating bigger profits for their associated companies who work with the Raydars organization. (Braun owns a line of facial/hair products that have the Raydars as spokesmen; Haverhill is an ex-CEO of a line of sports drinks/sportswear)
Curt works with Nik, who works for ISC, Interleague Sports Channel and is their exclusive sports reporter on the Raydars. Only the Raydars has an exclusive sports reporter and he gets a lot of his information directly from Tsunlei Tong, which pisses off Curt because he sees part of his job as the one disseminating information to the public. Nik's wife Tessa works for another network, BNN Business News Network, and she reports on Major Zingball League business - endorsement deals, etc.
The person who sits next to Drew West's season tickets is Stacy Tuttle. She's also an old Raydars fan, having watched West play in his first season many years ago, from the same seat. She loves what the old Raydars stood for: honesty; good, clean fun; honor; giving no quarter. This new Raydars with all its accompanying glitter and commercialism, she's not too sure of, but she still loves going to the games, partially because of West's company. She shares her season tickets with her nephew, Jimmie, who sometimes dabbles in the black market with Raydars pirated gear.
Minor Characters:
Russell Grant was the previous owner of the Raydars, extremely popular. He believed that what was good for the fans would ultimately be good for the businesses associated with the Raydars and as a result, his tenure as owner lasted 10 years. He disappeared for a while after he stepped down, because he realized that the organization would be extremely different and he didn't want to really witness it.
Minnie Ehrle is the League Liaison - she's the one who works with the other leagues to coordinate games with the smaller leagues, etc.
Jermaine Ryker is a Reverend who attends every game. He is a Shonite, who believes that their religion is the only way to enlightenment and anyone who doesn't want to be enlightened should have their days darkened forever.
Franklin Hirogi talked tough prior to the events of 2/28 but what he saw that day changed him forever. His path may be more surprising than most.
Dirk Haverhill is the V.P. of Operations, the actual head of the Raydars operation.
Tsunglei Tong is the V.P. of Media and he's the one who's in charge that the fans vote in Braun every two years.
Eugene Winston Braun is the current owner of the Raydars and a Shonite. He is pretty much a lamebrain, but because he is the son of Eugene Faulkner Braun, people voted for him.
Drew West was one of the greatest Raydars that ever lived. He was an inner defending, with most of his career defending the center and most valuable goal. Now he's retired and he goes to every game. His daughter Raquel Sumner (Raqi pronounced Rocky) grew up playing Zingball with her brother, but because there are no Major Zingball League women players, she decided to become an EMT instead of playing the Pro-Am or Minor leagues. Her husband, Rich is also an EMT.
Drew West's other offspring, Curt works for the Raydars and recently was promoted to Acting Liaison to Fans. It's a temporary position, one expected to be filled by a loyal inner member of Braun's (the new owner). In the meantime, Curt reports directly to Tsunlei Tong, the V.P. of Media, who reports directly to Haverhill, the V.P. of Operations. The new ownership of Raydar seems to be more concerned about remaining owners and creating bigger profits for their associated companies who work with the Raydars organization. (Braun owns a line of facial/hair products that have the Raydars as spokesmen; Haverhill is an ex-CEO of a line of sports drinks/sportswear)
Curt works with Nik, who works for ISC, Interleague Sports Channel and is their exclusive sports reporter on the Raydars. Only the Raydars has an exclusive sports reporter and he gets a lot of his information directly from Tsunlei Tong, which pisses off Curt because he sees part of his job as the one disseminating information to the public. Nik's wife Tessa works for another network, BNN Business News Network, and she reports on Major Zingball League business - endorsement deals, etc.
The person who sits next to Drew West's season tickets is Stacy Tuttle. She's also an old Raydars fan, having watched West play in his first season many years ago, from the same seat. She loves what the old Raydars stood for: honesty; good, clean fun; honor; giving no quarter. This new Raydars with all its accompanying glitter and commercialism, she's not too sure of, but she still loves going to the games, partially because of West's company. She shares her season tickets with her nephew, Jimmie, who sometimes dabbles in the black market with Raydars pirated gear.
Minor Characters:
Russell Grant was the previous owner of the Raydars, extremely popular. He believed that what was good for the fans would ultimately be good for the businesses associated with the Raydars and as a result, his tenure as owner lasted 10 years. He disappeared for a while after he stepped down, because he realized that the organization would be extremely different and he didn't want to really witness it.
Minnie Ehrle is the League Liaison - she's the one who works with the other leagues to coordinate games with the smaller leagues, etc.
Jermaine Ryker is a Reverend who attends every game. He is a Shonite, who believes that their religion is the only way to enlightenment and anyone who doesn't want to be enlightened should have their days darkened forever.
Franklin Hirogi talked tough prior to the events of 2/28 but what he saw that day changed him forever. His path may be more surprising than most.
Dirk Haverhill is the V.P. of Operations, the actual head of the Raydars operation.
Tsunglei Tong is the V.P. of Media and he's the one who's in charge that the fans vote in Braun every two years.
Eugene Winston Braun is the current owner of the Raydars and a Shonite. He is pretty much a lamebrain, but because he is the son of Eugene Faulkner Braun, people voted for him.
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