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stingray
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On Friday, 06/01/07, at 7:00 pm Eastern (23:00 GMT), I will hold a conference between myself and the Completed on MSN instant messenger. If you are one of the Completed and you would like to participate, email me at nachoman_studiosSPLAThotmail.com with your contact information. A transcript of the conference will be saved and posted on my log.

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PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2007 11:19 am
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Now they switch to 4pm? Dunno
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Rogi Ocnorb wrote:
Now they switch to 4pm? Dunno


That figures. Laughing
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I should be able to get on MSN at work at 7pm. I let Menelaus know.

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JohnnyCon7
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Sorry to double post, but I wanted to get this bumped.

I wanted to ask if anyone had any questions or comments they wanted one of the 'Completed' to ask Menelaus in chat?

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What's the deal, I'm here waiting for this supposed meeting, having e-mailed Menelaus, and I hear nothing. JohnnyCon7, can you enlighten me?

Ok, it's british summer time here, which means GMT is an hour behind me, apparently I am easily confused. I will be back at midnight to see if I fare any better

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I didn't get a response to his e-mail either, I assume he'll contact us on MSN in about a half hour.

You can IM on MSN while we wait if you want. Johnnycon7SPLAThotmail.com

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Transcript of conversation with Menelaus

Quote:
Menelaus says:
Orion has joined us.
John says:
Welcome Orion
Jared says:
Good evening Orion
Orion says:
greetings
Menelaus says:
Shall we start?
John says:
I'm ready
Jared says:
Let's begin
Menelaus says:
I realize that there are many things I have kept secret from you, and others that still must be kept. The least I can do is tell you the situation. And maybe my past. Where would you like me to start?
Jared says:
I think the best place to start is always the begining
John says:
Yes, from the beginning
Menelaus says:
Very well. Me and Zero were born as twins, but I was always diferent. I didn't want to be, because it game Zero an excuse to hate me. I had powers. And because of those powers I was later elected emperor. Zero became jealous and called upon the demons of our world to slaughter all. I myself summoned the angels to protect my people. The war lasted for 500 years and my people tired of it I equipted myself with a bomb so that while we were in exile, if Zero attempted to kill me, I would detonate it and kill him as well. When we landed, we left the ship and went in different directions. But just recently, after Zero knew that I was free of the bomb, I recieved threatening messages from him. That's when you came in.
Orion says:
Where is the bomb now?
Menelaus says:
I destroyed it.
Prometheus says:
What powers do you have?
Menelaus says:
I believe that on your planet it is called "telepathy".
Orion says:
Does Zero have the same powers as you?
Menelaus says:
No.
Orion says:
Does he have any other powers?
Menelaus says:
None that are not normal on my own planet.
Orion says:
What about our planet?
Menelaus says:
I have not interacted enough with the humans here to know. What is normal here?
Omega says:
Zero told us you started Nachoman Studios to obtain fame and fortune. That doesn't seem consistent with what I've heard so far.
Omega says:
If its not true what was the real reason?
Menelaus says:
Heh. Yes, that was a side project I worked on. I always wanted to be an artist, not a warrior, so I started writing during my reign and put my works on your human internet.
Orion says:
Where is the ship that you left?
Omega says:
who is freshness28SPLATgmail.com? Anyone we know?
Prometheus says:
What made you decide to come to our planet?
Menelaus says:
I was in exile. I have found this planet to my liking, but I did not decide to inhabit it.
Menelaus says:
As for Omega's question, I believe that is Genisis.
Omega says:
Should I invite him
Menelaus says:
I already attempted, then realized that gmail accounts do not work with msn messenger.
Orion says:
What do you need from us?
Menelaus says:
I need to form a plan. I need to get out of here, find what Zero wants, and make sure he does not get it.
Prometheus says:
So where do we start?
Menelaus says:
Will you help?
Orion says:
How can we assist you?
Omega says:
Of course
Menelaus says:
We should assess the situation. I am currently being held hostage in a location that I do not know. The walls seem to be blocking my telepathy. Some type of program. If I could figure out what the password to the program was, I could hack it and destroy this location with my telepathy. Zero tends to use the same password for everything. That is all I know.
Orion says:
Who is holding you hostage?
Menelaus says:
Zero.
Omega says:
what is the password
Orion says:
How did Zero capture you?
Menelaus says:
I am not sure, but if may be the same as the password for his log.
Menelaus says:
Zero captured me when someone posted a message on my log. Zero was able to track down my website, and then location from that.
Omega says:
Yes, I'm sorry for that. Esteed is a friend, he did not realize he was helping Zero
Menelaus says:
I understand. I know he did not mean to.
Orion says:
How do we know we can trust you?
Menelaus says:
I guess you don't. But that's what trust is. Not knowing, but still believing.
Prometheus says:
Do you have any idea how we can uncover Zero's password?
Menelaus says:
He tends to be a bit arrogant. He may even tell his password by himself! I would check his log often.
Omega says:
There is nothing there at the moment, but I havent looked thoroughly yet
Menelaus says:
Yes. I'm just reporting what I know about his character. It's very possible, though, that he'll put it there subliminally.
Orion says:
What else do you know about his character?
Omega says:
would it hurt to try "stars"? heh
Menelaus says:
I do not know much. We spent most of the time at war, not talking.
Orion says:
Do you share his views about our planet?
Menelaus says:
No. I found you very intelligent from the time I posted my first poem on your internet. You obviously appreciate the arts.
Orion says:
What is the aim of Nachoman Studios?
Menelaus says:
It was just an outlet.
Orion says:
For?
Menelaus says:
For my emotions, and somewhat weird sense of humor.
Orion says:
What does being one of the Completed mean?
Omega says:
A good question
Prometheus says:
indeed
Menelaus says:
As the Completed, you will consult with me just like we are now, and help with plans. You will be the first to hear of them, and the first to carry them out.
Omega says:
If we can manage to get you out of wherever you are
Menelaus says:
Yes.
Orion says:
What happened to the rest of your people?
Menelaus says:
They exiled me and my brother. I know not of there fate.
Orion says:
Do you have any idea why Zero called his log Incomplete Incarnate?
Menelaus says:
No.
Orion says:
What happens when we get you out?
Omega says:
Do we have any time constraints finding this password?
Omega says:
other than the obvious fact of the quicker the better
Menelaus says:
There are no time constraints, and when I get out...well, I can't discuss that yet. But I have big plans for you three then...
Omega says:
dont forget genesis, I'm trying to relay some of this info over to him
Menelaus says:
This will be posted on my log anyway. Well, with your approval.
Omega says:
Of course
Menelaus says:
Prometheus? Orion?
Orion says:
Indeed.
Prometheus says:
Of course I approve
Menelaus says:
Thank you. So, shall we take our leave?
Omega says:
will we be able to contact you via e-mail and/or MSN still?
Menelaus says:
Of course.
Prometheus says:
To clarify, Our most pressing concern is to discover Zero's password
Menelaus says:
Yes, it is.
Omega says:
I hope our next conversation will be soon Menelaus. Take care until we can help liberate you.
Menelaus says:
When you discover the password, try and post a new topic on Zero's log that includes his password. We'll try and pshych him out.
Prometheus says:
After that you will be more free to discuss further plans
Menelaus says:
Yes, I have enjoyed talking with you. Farewell.
Orion says:
And so it begins....
Prometheus says:
Speak to you all soon
Omega says:
And I with you

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For brevity's sake I took out some of the highlights.
Quote:
Menelaus says:
I realize that there are many things I have kept secret from you, and others that still must be kept. The least I can do is
tell you the situation. And maybe my past. Where would you like me to start?
Prometheus says:
I think the best place to start is always the begining
Omega says:
Yes, from the beginning
Menelaus says:
Very well. Me and Zero were born as twins, but I was always diferent. I didn't want to be, because it game Zero an excuse to
hate me. I had powers. And because of those powers I was later elected emperor. Zero became jealous and called upon the
demons of our world to slaughter all. I myself summoned the angels to protect my people. The war lasted for 500 years and my
people tired of it I equipted myself with a bomb so that while we were in exile, if Zero attempted to kill me, I would
detonate it and kill him as well. When we landed, we left the ship and went in different directions. But just recently, after
Zero knew that I was free of the bomb, I recieved threatening messages from him. That's when you came in.
Orion says:
Where is the bomb now?
Menelaus says:
I destroyed it.
Prometheus says:
What powers do you have?
Menelaus says:
I believe that on your planet it is called "telepathy".


Quote:
Menelaus says:
We should assess the situation. I am currently being held hostage in a location that I do not know. The walls seem to be
blocking my telepathy. Some type of program. If I could figure out what the password to the program was, I could hack it and
destroy this location with my telepathy. Zero tends to use the same password for everything. That is all I know.
Orion says:
Who is holding you hostage?
Menelaus says:
Zero.
Omega says:
what is the password
Orion says:
How did Zero capture you?
Menelaus says:
I am not sure, but if may be the same as the password for his log.
Menelaus says:
Zero captured me when someone posted a message on my log. Zero was able to track down my website, and then location from
that.
Omega says:
Yes, I'm sorry for that. Esteed is a friend, he did not realize he was helping Zero
Menelaus says:
I understand. I know he did not mean to.
Orion says:
How do we know we can trust you?
Menelaus says:
I guess you don't. But that's what trust is. Not knowing, but still believing.
Prometheus says:
Do you have any idea how we can uncover Zero's password?
Menelaus says:
He tends to be a bit arrogant. He may even tell his password by himself! I would check his log often.
Omega says:
There is nothing there at the moment, but I havent looked thoroughly yet
Menelaus says:
Yes. I'm just reporting what I know about his character. It's very possible, though, that he'll put it there subliminally.


Quote:
Orion says:
What does being one of the Completed mean?
Omega says:
A good question
Prometheus says:
indeed
Menelaus says:
As the Completed, you will consult with me just like we are now, and help with plans. You will be the first to hear of them,
and the first to carry them out.


Quote:
Orion says:
What happens when we get you out?
Omega says:
Do we have any time constraints finding this password?
Omega says:
other than the obvious fact of the quicker the better
Menelaus says:
There are no time constraints, and when I get out...well, I can't discuss that yet. But I have big plans for you three
then...


Quote:
Omega says:
will we be able to contact you via e-mail and/or MSN still?
Menelaus says:
Of course.
Prometheus says:
To clarify, Our most pressing concern is to discover Zero's password
Menelaus says:
Yes, it is.
Menelaus says:
When you discover the password, try and post a new topic on Zero's log that includes his password. We'll try and pshych him
out.


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And a new post at Incomplete Incarnate
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I see that Menelaus has been asking for help. This will not be tolerated. He will die. He will die slowly.


' 5 ' is hidden in the source, I don't know what to do with that.

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I find it interesting that the PM likes greek.
Zero could be Agamemnon ("very resolute"), the brother of Menelaos ("Leader of the people") - or we end up with a very long list of possible persons/concepts.

I just hope we don't happen to start our very own odyssey within this story.

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Well, either his password is 5/five, which is the least secure thing ever, or he will be posting more numbers and together they'll make the password.

I guess his username would be 'zero'? If we're trying to update his blog for him... Hmm...
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So, there is a new post on the incomplete incarnate site, Entitled <13>. Could be the second in the series of numbers to make up the password, giving us 5, (or E), and 13, (or M).

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
a quick view of the source also reveals:
3308271468139628634
which, as far as I can tell isn't base64 or anything like that, only just started playing with the numbers though, So I will add updates if I get any further, could be that they are just placeholder numbers and don't mean anything.


Those are just part of the html that make up the site, aren't they, silly me


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Good eye RandomJaz! I almost missed that entry even after you posted.

I emailed Menelaus
Quote:
I hope this message finds you relatively well, it seems Zero knows you have asked for help and plans to kill you. . .slowly. I'm sorry I should have thought about that before I agreed to have our conversation posted in such a public space. Is e-mail a secure way of communicating? If so I think it may be better if you communicate with the Completed, and we can then relay information back to our friends, rather than posting it somewhere where Zero can find it. I also have some other ideas that may prove useful, but I want to confirm the security of e-mail before I mention them.

We have been working on the task you asked us to do, and it seems we are making steady progress. You were right about Zero's arrogance, but now all we can do is wait. I hope that we can move fast enough for your sake. Take care, and keep safe; we are working to extricate you.

-- Ω

If e-mail is secure, then we can communicate without Zero knowing, and we can also give him false information via Menelaus' Blog if we need to.

I kind of assumed Blogspot required a google account to log in, but theres no zeroSPLATgmail.com. It might also be a good idea to contact Zero if we find out his e-mail, I tried ZeroSPLAThotmail.com, but that bounced too. If Esteed is playing he'd probably have the best chance to gain Zero's trust.

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Just a thought, but the 13 comment in the source was added when the number of comments to the hmm... post equalled 5 which was the first commented number. Following this train of thought, if we post 13 comments to the latest blank post something else might happen...
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