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Agent Lex
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 		That makes complete and total sense, Toasty. I'm pretty sure that fits with the 4 we have from the postage label, too. Nice solve (of sorts).

PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:00 am
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Marrok
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 		New email from Jaana: Facility Status Update

Quote:
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during the relocation of our servers to a more secure facility.

The following information is "for your eyes only" and to be kept within the Society until the investigation is concluded.

On the morning of the 11th of June there was a major fire at the BlueGenics Research Institute's main laboratory, the Isis Building, which consumed most of the building's laboratory and office space. We are currently playing this off publicly as a laboratory accident, but it was clearly an act of arson.

We believe there were two primary targets:

1) The current staff at the location, specifically Christopher Rybeck and other key personnel who were in the facility at the time, most of which escaped unharmed. It appears that the fire was started near the offices of Mr. Rybeck. One employee, Laine Thompson, is currently in critical but stable condition at a local hospital.

2) Our BeaconStar project, its primary laboratory and all research materials. The fire damage has set us back considerably, destroying years worth of cultivated specimens and research. At this time we cannot even tell if any of the research materials are missing.

The actual ignition source is not yet known, but several unidentified individuals were recorded with surveillance cameras before, during and after the incident, but due to the ensuing chaos of the fire and the subsequent evacuation these individuals were not identified and apprehended.

We have reason to believe that this fire was deliberately set by our opposing faction, and are now not only taking steps to ensure that this does not happen again. Furthermore, those responsible will be found and dealt with accordingly.

We ask all of you, Society members and prospective Lightbringers, to stay strong and with the light in this trying time. Together we can keep the light shining strong and drive back the dark to whence they came.

If there is any information you can provide us in relation to this incident, please notify us immediately.

Thank you.

- Jaana

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 6:04 pm
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MrToasty
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 		New CO email:
Quote:
Once there were trenches and walls and one point of every view
Fight 'til the other man falls, kill him before he kills you
These days the edges are blurred, I'm old and tired of war
I hear the other man's words, I'm not that sure anymore


ETA - do the cogs on the key match the bit that was on the rifle's stock that we couldn't identify earlier?
ETA2 - Forgot the email subject: "Ain't no rainbows shining on me"
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 1:59 pm
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degravedi
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MrToasty wrote:
New CO email:
Quote:
Once there were trenches and walls and one point of every view
Fight 'til the other man falls, kill him before he kills you
These days the edges are blurred, I'm old and tired of war
I hear the other man's words, I'm not that sure anymore


Just thought I'd pop by and say that's a Billy Joel song, "Shades of Gray" (one of my favs by him actually).

PostPosted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:13 pm
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Vecheeso
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 		I'm no photoshop expert, nor do i have the best vision, but the thing on the key looks like letters. 'CMSI' to me
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:33 pm
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pancito
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Joined: 24 Feb 2008
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Location: In my happy place.

 		Team Xi roster from the Umbrati site:
Quote:
Shadow0017......Shadow Agent......Unknown
Oper0035......Field Operative III......Deceased 06/20/2008
Oper0046......Field Operative III......Deceased 06/20/2008
Oper0071......Field Operative III......Deceased 06/20/2008
Oper0005 ......Field Operative II......Deceased 06/20/2008
Oper0050......Field Operative II......Deceased 06/21/2008
Oper0072 ......Field Operative II......Critically Injured
Oper0075 ......Field Operative II......Unknown
Oper0048......Field Operative I ......Deceased 06/20/2008
Oper0068......Field Operative I......Deceased 06/21/2008
Oper0073......Field Operative I......Unknown


Strangely the 'active teams' page lists Xi as having 3 members... Also, there is no Field Op 17 in that team (or any other) so I assume it refers to 'Shadow Agent 17'

Not a lot to go on with the Lat/Lon, but the best bet is probably the Black Rock dessert in Nevada, near Winnemucca. Link. The Wilderness area is at 41.13 -118.45
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amandel
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 		Mr.Toasty wrote
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ETA - do the cogs on the key match the bit that was on the rifle's stock that we couldn't identify earlier?

I also believe so......
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 3:42 pm
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Omega
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 		The letters on the key say "GMS." Maklya noticed that this was the same design as the image on the error pages we've seen. GMS may very well be the company managing the security of both Nyx Telecommunication and BlueGenics, where Chiaro supposedly works.

Also, here's a side-by-side look of the symbol on the key and gun:
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waitress#2
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 		Here is the GMS pic from the error page
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 4:25 pm
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ineffabelle
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degravedi wrote:
MrToasty wrote:
New CO email:
Quote:
Once there were trenches and walls and one point of every view
Fight 'til the other man falls, kill him before he kills you
These days the edges are blurred, I'm old and tired of war
I hear the other man's words, I'm not that sure anymore


Just thought I'd pop by and say that's a Billy Joel song, "Shades of Gray" (one of my favs by him actually).


Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool

OMG I've been joking around for a few weeks that CO's organization is called "Shades of Gray"!!!!! (And I sent OFL a pm asking to have it incorporated somehow...)
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ineffabelle
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 		Sorry for the double post but take a look at this...

A Google Sketchup by our friend CO

Relevant?

EDIT: Never mind the username is missing an S... not him. Embarassed

And feel free to tout me for this, but Chiaro Oscuro literally means dark light and also refers to a art technique utilizing shades of gray.
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Marrok
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 		New email from Chiaro: Grey Matters

Quote:
H003: Any news yet?
A005: S&R team arrived at scene. No survivors, no trace of attackers other than hundreds of shell casings. Op 17 and two others still missing. Op 72 died this morning.
H003: Great. That's just fucking great. Find me Operative 17 so I can kill him myself, OK?
A005: Why?
H003: You heard of his dazzling new prospect, right?
A005: Yes, of course.
H003: Did you see her results?
A005: No, haven't had the time.
H003: Well, first she goes and breaks Op 64's left arm, putting him out of commission for a week. Then she has a less-than-stellar performance in the exams.
A005: What'd she get?
H003: 32.
A005: What?
H003: You heard me.
A005: That's got to be a mistake.
H003: No, it's not. The only reason she got that score is because spelling "ABACAB" repeatedly on test #3 actually got her a passing grade.
A005: But... his reports? He was sure she was of the highest caliber.
H003: She managed to get the lowest posted score in the last four hundred years. Dumb bitch cost us a fortune to baby her here, too.
A005: Wait... does Helios and his group know? Does Galen?
H003: How could they not? She's a moron, Adam. She's lucky we haven't executed a recruit since the eleventh century. I'd do her myself if I could. I haven't told Galen because he might kill me.
A005: Wait, wait, wait. Maybe we can use this to our advantage.
H003: Are you deranged?
A005: No, listen to me. Let's keep showing interest, but let the LBs have her. Keep them busy.
H003: Give them a little more credit than that. Besides, don't waste too much effort on her. They can have her.
H003: On second thought, I wouldn't waste a bullet on the dimwit. I'd gut her like a fish in a heartbeat, though.
A005: I'll deal with it.
H003: Priority is finding Op 17 and the others. We need to know what happened out there. we're only days away from the launch, so don't fuck this up.
A005: Understood.
***END OF LINE***

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Soda
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 		So i was reading this and this made me kind giggle Smile

H003: No, it's not. The only reason she got that score is because spelling "ABACAB" repeatedly on test #3 actually got her a passing grade


I think they are make fun of how we brute force our way in that one puzzle Very Happy

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shylilembrace
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 		says on her blog she got bored and started using random answers ^^
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MrToasty
I Have 100 Cats and Smell of Wee


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 		Tragic Loss in the Society
New from Jaana:
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Earlier this morning, one of our fellow Lightbringers, Andrew, was found dead in his home in Atlanta, an apparent victim of a home invasion robbery gone wrong. The event is still under investigation, and we have some of our best people working in cooperation with local law enforcement and looking in to the matter to ensure it was a random event and not a direct attack on the Society.

Regardless of whether it was random or deliberate, we ask all fellow Lightbringers - recruits and Beacons alike - to remain cautious and on full alert. The enemy is trying to pick at us, through direct attacks, intimidation and outright fear, and we must remain together and strong.

Until further notice, all field agents are requested to maintain a low profile and check in with home base at least once every eight hours. Limit your public exposure as much as possible. Do not unknowingly give the enemy information on your actions or whereabouts, information which they can use against us.

Stay strong and together, everyone. We will push the dark back from whence it came, I promise you.

Together in the Light.

- Jaana


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