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PostPosted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:45 am
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 		As can be read in the other thread, 45459 is up to something and it's been noticed.

Code:

System Message Received from: UNKNOWN ORIGIN -- System Broadcast
--- START OF MESSAGE ---
WARNING: NUMBER45459 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY DETECTED. Reinforcements required.
--- END OF MESSAGE   ---

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 1:18 am
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 		Hmm, I wonder if this will play a part in things later on...
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@F_A_I_L_TECH: Are you a FAILTECH enthusiast? Keep tuned about our hack-kit which will allow you to safely hack old FAILTECH products! #failtech


EDIT:
Also, new OOG blog post:
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It's September
Yep, quite a break from all of the things going on. I hope you are all keeping yourself busy and entertained. To answer a few questions here they are based on what we've read on the forums.

1) Is what's happening a preparation for Episode 4?
-- Uhm, yes and no. Depending on which one you're talking about.
2) When will Episode 4 come up?
-- Soon, no exact date yet, but I think we have already suggested an relative time.

I think that's as much as we can answer without spoiling anything. Ok, see you in episode 4 then! We'll OOG email when it starts so that you know.

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zeighy
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 		Seems like something's up on the other thread.... and Episode 4 is still not up, since no one has started to post anything, yet, for the past days...

Looks like 45459 has escaped? Or maybe not? Blog post says protocol 5... which sounds very similar to protocol 6 which we encountered on FAILTECH the first time...

LAINSY is still the same way, no changes aside from two new messages posted on site

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
System Message Received from: Earth Galactic Station -- Life Support System
--- START OF MESSAGE ---
INFORMATION: Life Support System powering up! Preparing environment for personnel boarding.
--- END OF MESSAGE ---


and this one is hidden

System Message Received from: UNKNOWN ORIGIN -- System Broadcast
--- START OF MESSAGE ---
INFORMATION: NUMBER45459 result above expected.
--- END OF MESSAGE ---


not sure when these were posted, but seems like 45459 has been doing well... and FAILTECH is busy to send someone out there...

the mp3 on the blog has a background voice talking... like an automated instruction... I've checked with Episode 1's buzzer's and alarms, and the alarm sound matches FAILTECH's three short buzz equals lockdown... we'll just have to confirm though, if the message is indeed to or from failtech... lainsy has not reported anything about it, yet.

PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:19 am
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 		I haven't seen anything that says he's escaped per se. However, he did relate to me that he was going to try something ridiculous so that we could see if his captors (Failtech) would react. Apparently whatever he did caused quite a reaction. I'm going to work on the mp3 soon and I'll post what I find when I can.

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 		hi - just discovered 45459 and so now found this as well - there's a translation quite recently done on that page - perhaps they could be merged??
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Crescent wrote:
hi - just discovered 45459 and so now found this as well - there's a translation quite recently done on that page - perhaps they could be merged??


I agree...I think it's pretty certain that Number 45459 and FAILTECH are connected, so a merger of threads may prove useful for all parties.

Also, he didn't escape. I received an e-mail from him saying he was planning on it, but this latest situation interrupted whatever he was going to do.

I'll do my best to catch up on older entries in this thread. Maybe it'll help us get him out.

PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 11:06 pm
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zeighy
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 		And again, the LAINSY page has been updated... not sure when this was posted since last night... but here it is anyways...

Code:
=== Logical Artificial Intelligence Network Systems ===
#                                                     #
# Future Advancements and Innovations Laboratories    #
# Technologies -- FAILTECH                            #
#                                                     #
# LAINSY v3.02.072.30555                              #
# Build Name: Scarlet                                 #
#                                                     #
# LAINSY Development Team                             #
#                                                     #
=======================================================

======= LAINSY SYSTEM LOG ONLINE REMOTE ACCESS ========

SYSTEMS ON STANDBY . . .

** REMOTE ACCESS DISABLED **

* Access to LAINSY is only possible throough the main
  LAINSY terminal or through company email.

System Message Received from: GREENLAND FACILITY -- Airspace Inbound
--- START OF MESSAGE ---
INFORMATION: Inbound aircraft detected! Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey Class.
INFORMATION: Estimated 1 hour(s) before it enteres no fly zone!
INFORMATION: Detected Aircraft Faction Identification: USAF (United States - Air Force)
--- END OR MESSAGE ---

LAINSY SAYS: GREENLAND FACILITY BRODCAST TO Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey "Identify yourself, respond with authorization, and purpose of aproach.
         Otherwise you have 1 hour to turn around before you enter our no fly zone."

** GREENLAND FACILITY SELF DEFENCE ON STANDBY

Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey Response: "Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey aproaching Space Command Facility for purpose of dropping V.I.P. transport.
               Authorization code [redacted] by Fredrick Donstand."

LAINSY SAYS: GREENLAND BROADCAST TO Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey "Authorization accepted. Your aproach has been authorized. Please switch to the
         GREENLAND FAILTECH AIR TRAFFIC Frequency so that your approach and landing instructions will be processed."

Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey Response: "Copy that"


EDIT: Just noticed... the version number has been update from .30550 to .30555 might be significant, so we should keep tab on that

PostPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:49 pm
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 		Welcome Crescent and Ogawa! Whether Number 45459 and Failtech are one in the same ARG or not, we can use all the help we can get. This ARG moves fast and the characters communicate with you a lot. We are waiting for Episode 4 to start and I think that the activity with 45459 is leading up to it. I would recommend emailing Alex (alex.swordSPLATfailtechnologies.com) and Daniel (dan.millerSPLATfailtechnologies.com). If you want, you can claim to have joined our expert team. The PM's have said that they will follow along however the story ends up going, so feel free to establish yourselves however you see fit. You will also be able to receive the email that they send out when they start a new episode. As you can see from past entries, http://failtechnologies.com/lainsy/ is where we get updates on info, and be sure to check the source code from time to time. Again, welcome. Looking forward to working with you in Episode 4!

New update on /lainsy...
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System Message Received from: GREENLAND FACILITY -- Airspace Inbound
--- START OF MESSAGE ---
INFORMATION: Inbound aircraft detected! Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey Class.
INFORMATION: Estimated 1 hour(s) before it enteres no fly zone!
INFORMATION: Detected Aircraft Faction Identification: USAF (United States - Air Force)
--- END OR MESSAGE ---

LAINSY SAYS: GREENLAND FACILITY BRODCAST TO Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey "Identify yourself, respond with authorization, and purpose of aproach.
Otherwise you have 1 hour to turn around before you enter our no fly zone."

** GREENLAND FACILITY SELF DEFENCE ON STANDBY

Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey Response: "Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey aproaching Space Command Facility for purpose of dropping V.I.P. transport.
Authorization code [redacted] by Fredrick Donstand."

LAINSY SAYS: GREENLAND BROADCAST TO Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey "Authorization accepted. Your aproach has been authorized. Please switch to the
GREENLAND FAILTECH AIR TRAFFIC Frequency so that your approach and landing instructions will be processed."

Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey Response: "Copy that"


Hmmm, Frederick Donstand. I would shorten my name to Fred Don too!

EDIT: Beat me to it again zeighy! Oh well, double post.

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 		>:] sorry I beat you to it... any idea who their VIP could be?

Just checked the V-22 Osprey is an actual Airforce VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) VIP transport plane... I guess they came prepared this time? No landing strips in their greenland facility... heh

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zeighy wrote:
>:] sorry I beat you to it... any idea who their VIP could be?

Just checked the V-22 Osprey is an actual Airforce VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) VIP transport plane... I guess they came prepared this time? No landing strips in their greenland facility... heh


Well, I guess it could be Fred Don himself. Or possibly someone in the government? I'll see if Daniel or Alex know.

PostPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:14 pm
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 		I asked Daniel and Alex about the VIP's and a couple of other things. I also told them that we may be expanding our team and that they may be contacted thusly.
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Ah those VIPs are some NASA scientists and technicians. We'll be populating the EGS, soon. Who doesn't love to have manual control? This was a deal between the US Government and Fred so, not a big surprise. And no, the crew members that will populate the EGS will not be entirely NASA. We have our own set of crew, but we might have some NASA people if they prove to be useful. Yes, busy times indeed.

Regrading Protocol 5, it's a protocol in place if ever any of the facilities get infiltrated. So far, none of our facilities had reports of this, and everything is fine. I don't know what you are talking about. But, I'll check up on that. Might be something happening now? Because everything in the past days are fine, neither does LAINSY report anything about any active protocol 5 at this moment. But I'll have to check to make sure.

Ah Pedro, he's not all friendly. Not the kind of person anyone would want to interfere. So let's not bother him with his business. Although, I don't think he can do anything if we do bother him, but, let's just not make any issue that can stir up the company.

Oh and congratulations with your expansion! That would be great! Don't worry, if anything does come up, I'll inform you. Still quite busy with some projects of my own as well. Have some business stuff going on up here in the Toronto Office, so really busy times.


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godder
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 		I asked Lainsy about Protocol 5 activations...
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LAINSY SAYS: QUERY PROCESSED

Protocol 5 is a lockdown procedure when a facility is being infiltrated by unauthorized people, usually armed, but can also be people with special capabilities, such as electronics superiority or cyber warfare capabilities. This procedure will also activate all of the facilities self-defence weapons and abilities and lock all doors and isolate each areas and rooms from each other to prevent or slow down any incursion process. While the lockdown is in place, all employees and personnel are usually required to stay in their current location, otherwise, they might be instructed to move to a safer location to prevent any company casualties.

and a list of activations...

Quote:
LAINSY SAYS: QUERY PROCESSED
No FAILTECH Facility had Protocol 5 activated in the past 24 hours. None in the past 7 days. None in the past 30 days. None in the past 3 months.

Search query range 2006 up to current date for Protocol 5 activations. The query resulted in FOUR results.

November 6 2008 - Alberta Facility - Protocol 5 Draft Version Testing
February 26 2009 - Alberta Facility - Protocol 5 Pre-Final Testing
December 10 2009 - ALL FACILITIES - Protocol 5 Full Simulation Testing
December 20 2010 - ALL FACILITIES - Protocol 5 Full Simulation Testing



So, I wonder if we are dealing with the past or the future. Not what I was expecting for sure.

EDIT: So now that I think about it, I wonder if Klein Energy or Black Industries may be involved with Number 45459. I bet they have the same protocols. Interesting...

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 		OOG email just sent out:
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Hello participants! We hope summer went well for all of you. As much as
we'd want to hold back the episode for a few more weeks, seems like
there's too much going on that we need to start soon. And that soon, is
right now. Yes, Welcome to Episode 4! Quite sudden, we agree.

Because we have started a bit ahead of expected schedule, we might not
be able to respond as soon as could to the players. We hope that's ok.
However, the main crew in-charge of responding is up and available, so
it shouldn't be a big issue. Plus, the main writer and the mind behind
this universe is up and available as well. (He's been busy with other
projects of his own) Don't worry the rest of the crew and some new
people will be available later on. (Most of them attend school as well,
or have their own job and families to attend to)

Anyways, to answer a question already answered in-game. Yes, Number
45459 is a part of the FAILTECH universe. But, that's as far as we can
say. And we know you already figured that one out already anyways. Now
that was pointless, wasn't it?

Ok then! Good luck, and happy playing!

FAILTECH ARG Team


There was also an email from Dan
Quote:
Heeey! How's everyone? I know you've all been busy with some other
things going on, or maybe with something else. However, my friend Jean
Klein, as you all may already know is one of FAILTECH's BODs, needs your
assistance as experts. There's not much of work, as far as I know, would
be given to you but this is something each of you should already be
capable of.

I don't want to waste time, and would want her to do the explaining of
what you need to do. I'm sure she'll be happy to get this problem fixed,
or rather cracked. I have CC'ed her on this email so that she knows I
have informed all of you. And also so that you can get her email as
well. Contact her with 24 hours if you are interested in helping out. If
you don't or fail to contact her withing 24 hour, you might not get
included in this case.

Nah, I'm joking. You'll just miss the briefing email she'll send out.
I'm sure that's not a big deal with all of you, you are all in contact
with each other so that shouldn't be a problem.

So yes, please do help her out while I do some FAILTECH business.

Daniel Miller
Board of Director, FAILTECH


The email is jean.kleinSPLATfailtechnologies.com for those who didn't get the email.

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 		I emailed Jean Klein to offer my help and already received a response. It basically just thanked me for helping. She is waiting for the rest of the team to email her so she can send out the information one time to all of us. She said to expect more from her in a few hours.
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