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Apolyton Image Puzzle
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Davermouse
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Apolyton Image Puzzle

In the post here Violet posted a .zip full of images from Apolyton at http://www.violetunderground.com/images/apolyton.zip, but they're scrambled, and it seems that only we can unscramble them.

I had a go - it's mess, there're bits of fake data on there, and it's generally fiddly, my vague attempt is at http://compsoc.dur.ac.uk/~dm/pxc/Apolyton.jpg for a sane 330kb messy jpg, or http://compsoc.dur.ac.uk/~dm/pxc/Apolyton.gif for a 2Mb less messy .gif. It's still a bit of mess, and there're a few bits left over, the only text on them is in a large grey circle and says 'Photo Colour Explosion', I think half of that's fake and it should go down the bottom right somewhere, the rest are just blanks.

[Edit - Despoilerised see here for why - MikeyJ]

PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2007 2:35 pm
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Zapateria
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Someone should try cutting along the dotted lines. The pictures look coherent but where words cross dotted lines you get gobbledygook.

[Edit - Despoilerised - MikeyJ]

PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2007 2:58 pm
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Davermouse
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It's not gobbledegook as far as I can tell, you just need to order it properly so it works.


Or at least, I think my version makes sense...

Cutting along the lines is tricky, it's hard to tell what's fake and what isn't. I just pulled them all into the GIMP and just rearranged until it looks right.

[Edit - Despoilerised - MikeyJ]

PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2007 3:16 pm
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Escapist
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I just posted my solution on Perplexorum. It's basically the same as yours except I've used all the cards and then cropped the edges like the neat freak that I am.

Here

[Edit - Despoilerised - MikeyJ]

PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2007 3:45 pm
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Braxis
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Here's an old fashioned cut n paste job me and my daughter did this evening:

http://tinyurl.com/yuguhu

Edit - shortened long URL. myf

PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2007 7:45 pm
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Albedo
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Once you arrange the pieces properly the text on the schematic reads as follows:

The Neural Override Project was initiated in 264 by thr Breakthrough Research Division with the goal of overriding and controlling high-level cognition among large, heterogenous populations. The first tests were conducted in 268, and the Neural Override was successfully used for the first time in early 269. Since then, the project has been archived pending review.

Neural Override Activation System (pictured)
All Components must be placed within 230m of each other. However, the calibration period and integration speakers allow for a large degree of flexibiliity regarding layout; the layout shown here is merely diagrammatic.

Neural Override Operation - an introduction
The brain is a highly complex system with multiple areas that must be carefully modified in order to override internal controls. In addition, the potential for the Neural Override to be used for harmful or illicit purposes require the presence of failsafes and checkpoints such that target individuals are fully aware and consenting of the process. tehrefore, introducing the Neural Override target individuals requires multiple stages of preparation.

Stage 1 : Expanding Suggestibility
The basis of the Neural Override technology is to rapidly - and massively - expand and focus that suggestibility by altering synaptic strengths on existing neurons.
The technology operates by exposing target individuals to a complex audio 'code' (superficially similar to white noise) for several hours. It is thoretically possible to embed this code into other sounds (e.g. music) but a practical method for accomplishing this has not yet been achieved.

Stage 2: trigger Words
Throughout and following Stage 1, target individuals must be consciously exposed to trigger words that will advance the development of the Neural Override in the relevant neural circuits.
These trigger words (by default, 'Frozen Indigo Angel') allow the target individual to be aware of the process, and can be conveyed via sound or written text.

Stage 3: Primer
Following Stages 1 and 2, the neural Override is essentially complete, and now requires priming. Unlike the trigger words, the primer is a complex, custom sound, normally a few seconds long. Once primed, the Override requires at least 24 hours to develop before activation via the Neural Override Activation System.

Stage 4: Activation
Once in place in a controlled environment, the NOAS requires 24-36 hours for calibration. After calibration, the system will emit sound from the low infrasonics to the high ultrasonics in a relatively simple but precise code, thus activating the Neural Override in any primed individuals nearby.
Following activation, commands may be transimitted via any method detailed in section 3.

The NOAS is highly redundant. Up to 3 (three) satellite speakers can be inoperable and the activation signal will remain coherent, although it will operate at a reduced efficiency.

[Edit - Despoilerised - MikeyJ]

PostPosted: Wed May 16, 2007 6:56 am
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Albedo
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My thoughts on the above:

Clearly we need to deactivate 4 or 5 of the satellite speakers to disrupt the transmisson, though whether we can do this remotely, or it's up to the people at the concert with Cyrus' tickets to physically perform the task (how cool would that be!) I can't say.

[Edit - Despoilerised - MikeyJ]

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cpawley
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Yeah im guessing it'll be a mixture of the two, But we do need to deactivate 4 out of the 5 to be successful!

C.x.

PostPosted: Wed May 16, 2007 7:26 am
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Sarah B
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My boyfriend is highly relishing the chance to go around with a large pair of wire cutters. I've warned him that indiscriminately cutting power lines is a good way to get yourself an electric shock, not to mention taking out all the power for the main stage and getting yourself arrested. Laughing

From what I read, surely if the primer doesn't go out on air sometime before Saturday, and doesn't get played Saturday at the festival, they can't activate the NOAS?

EDIT: Here's an interesting thought for you: by setting up his website and making a fuss about the 'conspiracy', Paul Denchfield has actually exposed a lot more people to the 'Frozen Indigo Angel' code words than would otherwise have been. He's an enabler now, is that the word I'm looking for? He's responsible to some degree at any rate. Wonder how he feels about that?
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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 2007 7:47 am
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ginc
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Sarah B wrote:
EDIT: Here's an interesting thought for you: by setting up his website and making a fuss about the 'conspiracy', Paul Denchfield has actually exposed a lot more people to the 'Frozen Indigo Angel' code words than would otherwise have been. He's an enabler now, is that the word I'm looking for? He's responsible to some degree at any rate. Wonder how he feels about that?

I also thought about this possibility yesterday. <spec>So what if Paul is Cyrus (or is unknowingly used by Cyrus) and wants to use us to do his dirty work in giving us false information?</spec>
However, this should most pobably be discussed not in puzzles forum.

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Balinor
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Other successful tests of the Neural Override?

Albedo wrote:
The first tests were conducted in 268, and the Neural Override was successfully used for the first time in early 269. Since then, the project has been archived pending review.


Anybody else wonder what event the Neural Override was used at in early 269? So in Earth time, that would be early 2006, correct?
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Nioniel
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Re: Other successful tests of the Neural Override?

Balinor wrote:
Albedo wrote:
The first tests were conducted in 268, and the Neural Override was successfully used for the first time in early 269. Since then, the project has been archived pending review.


Anybody else wonder what event the Neural Override was used at in early 269? So in Earth time, that would be early 2006, correct?


I'm guessing that was a test by Apolyton, and not some sinister plot by 3P.

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Balinor
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Re: Other successful tests of the Neural Override?

Nioniel wrote:
I'm guessing that was a test by Apolyton, and not some sinister plot by 3P.


Oh, agreed. I just wonder if Apolyton tested the system against Perplexians en masse or just in secret with a few human lab rats. Also, Violet mentions that she gave Cassia a long-winded explanation about the whole FIA affair, but I wonder if she directly asked her "Do you know what the words 'Frozen Indigo Angel' mean?". If you are curious as well, I already emailed Violet but I haven't heard anything as of yet. Might just be a red herring.
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