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DJP3DRO
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 		[TRAILHEAD?] romxnce.net
I think it's okay to move this out of the "trailhead or spam" topic, since it's pretty much been confirmed as a trailhead. Here's the posts in the topic for you all to get caught up:

DJP3DRO wrote:
So I got an IM today. From someone named TransientAxiom over AIM. He sent me the site (spoilered for possible viruses/spyware. BEWARE!)

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
TransientAxiom (7:23:10 PM): http://romxnce.net/
DJP3DRO (7:23:33 PM): Hello?
TransientAxiom (7:23:39 PM): Goodbye.
DJP3DRO (7:23:46 PM): Who are you?
TransientAxiom (7:23:51 PM): http://romxnce.net/
DJP3DRO (7:24:01 PM): What is this site?


He never answered me after that, so I blocked him. I'm a total ARG n00b, so any guesses?




Quote:
Upon reading the IM conversation, my inclination was to dismiss it as spam for a dating (or even porn) website. But I went to check on it, and all it does is say "Singapore Airlines, Flight 11, 2/25/07."

Well, that's tomorrow. Shocked

Potentially ARGish, at least.


ndemeter wrote:
Nothing weird from the WHOIS record:

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Registrant:

Edit: Removed out-of-game personal information by request. -SpaceBass

ANET-Hosting

xx xxxxxx Crescent
Bxxxxxx, Scotland xxx xxx
United Kingdom

Registered through: GoDaddy.com, Inc. (http://www.godaddy.com)
Domain Name: ROMXNCE.NET
Created on: 31-Dec-06
Expires on: 31-Dec-07
Last Updated on:

Administrative Contact:
Mxxxxxx, Rxxxxx xxxxxxxxxSPLAThotmail.com
ANET-Hosting
xx xxxxxx Crescent
Bxxxxxx, Scotland xxx xxx
United Kingdom
xxxxxxxxxxx

Technical Contact:
Mxxxxxx, Rxxxxx xxxxxxxxxSPLAThotmail.com
ANET-Hosting
xx xxxxxx Crescent
Bxxxxxx, Scotland xxx xxx
United Kingdom
xxxxxxxxxxx

Domain servers in listed order:
NS1.ANET-HOSTING.COM
NS2.ANET-HOSTING.COM


I will try emailing the hotmail.com address if there is more to this.


DJP3DRO wrote:
Cool. I'm gonna try unblocking this AIM address if it's not a virus or porn. Maybe squeeze a little info out of him.

EDIT:

Quote:
DJP3DRO (7:52:11 PM): Hello? What is this website?
DJP3DRO (7:52:41 PM): And this odd flight?
TransientAxiom (7:52:55 PM): The location of the prodigal son.
DJP3DRO (7:53:37 PM): I won't be able to catch this flight.
TransientAxiom (7:53:48 PM): Why would you consider it?
TransientAxiom (7:53:51 PM): It is not your flight.
DJP3DRO (7:54:26 PM): You do seem to have chosen me to send this website to. Are there others that have recieved this address?
TransientAxiom (7:54:38 PM): I'm sure that there are others with knowledge of it.
DJP3DRO (7:55:07 PM): Is there anything I need to know? Other than this flight?
TransientAxiom (7:55:43 PM): It would be wise to ascertain the identity of a certain passenger, as well as the destination of the flight.
DJP3DRO (7:56:19 PM): Yes... thank you. I'm sure this could come in useful.
TransientAxiom (7:56:35 PM): That depends on many things yet unknown to you.
DJP3DRO (7:56:50 PM): I suppose all I can do is follow the road, no?
TransientAxiom (7:57:08 PM): Or carve your own, yes?
DJP3DRO (7:57:33 PM): The road does not matter as long as I get to the destination I want. So yes.
TransientAxiom (7:58:12 PM): What does matter is the road behind you. You would do well to remember your history.
TransientAxiom (7:58:42 PM): Or, perhaps it was before you? Only time will tell.
DJP3DRO (7:59:09 PM): I am cautious. But we'll see what happens.
DJP3DRO (8:00:33 PM): I must go.
TransientAxiom (8:00:38 PM): As you wish.


Can anyone see where Flight 11 is heading tomorrow? And I don't suppose it would be possible to see who's on it, as that would be a violation of privacy, wouldn't it?


konamouse wrote:
Quote:
25th February 2007 - Sunday - Flight Number SQ11 / Aircraft (B747-400)

Airport Scheduled Time Actual Time Estimated Time Status
Departure From Los Angeles (LAX) 13:05
Arrival In Tokyo (NRT) 17:50 (+1)
Departure From Tokyo (NRT) 19:00 (+1)
Arrival In Singapore (SIN) 01:30 (+2)


Flight lists are not public records so they are not available.
*konamouse* is pretty proud of her ability to track this info....wasn't as easy as just plugging in a flight number, needed to know either the departing or destination city to get the info from the Singapore website.


Since then, romxnce.net has been updated saying "3/3/7, 2:00 PM", and I had a coversation with Transient that I recently lost. Embarassed

He says that the airplane record was correct, and mentioned two people. "One is the result of government meddling with genetics. The other is the result of an economically broken environment." I must pick one to be my ally, and my "loyalty to [my] ally and [myself] will be tested". Then he went on saying his government is trying to find them both and bring them to "justice".

OR, I could be a double-agent and side with TA. But if either of the other two found me, I would be "eliminated".

So awayyyy we go! I hope I didn't do anything wrong posting this topic.

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danashulps
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 		OK, I might be paranoid or something, but how are we all going to feel if Singapore Airlines Flight 11 is hijacked or crashes today?

I mean... that's an actual flight, with an actual flight happening today. It seems a bit... strange... that we're supposed to find the identity of someone onboard... because there really ARE people onboard. Find the identity of the... (I hate to say this) the hijacker, and stop him?

And if we don't...

ARG-squared, I guess. Solve the puzzles or people really do die.

But... Ugh. I'm staying away from this one. Anything to do with planes just skeeves me out.

PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:27 am
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danashulps
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 		Probably unrelated but...

Quote:
Cheney Plane Takes Off From Singapore
United Press International, 2007-02-25
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney's plane left Singapore Sunday after undergoing minor electrical repairs.
The Singapore stop followed Cheney's visits to Japan and Australia. When Australian Prime Minister John Howard announced Air Force Two had been diverted to Singapore, Cheney spokeswoman Lea Anne McBride said the stop was always scheduled.

This was the scheduled, pre-planned refuel stop, McBride said. We were not diverted.

She said the onboard electrical problems had not disrupted the vice president's communications. The vice president always had communications, McBride said.


PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 4:38 pm
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konamouse
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 		Airforce 2 is a "private" jet, not commercial.

Flight 11 departs from LAX (Los Angeles). So, hopefully NOT related.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 6:00 pm
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Kitrona
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 		I got another IM from TransientAxiom.


Quote:
TransientAxiom (2:21:08 PM): The number (786) 718 1142 x 417 will be active for the next hour. You have that time to call the number and recieve the information at the other end.

kitrona (2:25:36 PM): Thank you. What kind of information?

TransientAxiom (2:22:23 PM): That is for you to discover.

kitrona (2:26:13 PM): *nods* Am I to assume you are just a messenger?

TransientAxiom (2:22:52 PM): I am but An Unkown Observer.

kitrona (2:26:46 PM): Hmmm. Unknown for sure.

TransientAxiom (2:23:41 PM): It it for you to decide what you do with the information at the end of the line. You can report it to me, if you wish, or you may keep it for your own purposes.

kitrona (2:27:36 PM): You don't know what information is to be given?

TransientAxiom (2:24:12 PM): I observe. I have no active role.

kitrona (2:28:04 PM): Ah. This seems active, but I suppose it depends on what it's compared to.

kitrona (2:29:42 PM): *sighs* I wish it hadn't been the phone, but I suppose I can't pick and choose.

TransientAxiom (2:26:37 PM): Some people distrust the internet. Yours truly only uses it sparingly.

kitrona (2:30:26 PM): Fair point.kitrona (2:30:34 PM): It's probably just my little quirk.

kitrona (2:30:45 PM): Plus, of course, if I have to speak, it could be problematic.

TransientAxiom (2:27:39 PM): I only have a rough estimation of what awaits you on the other side of the line. I cannot help you in that respect.

kitrona (2:31:31 PM): *nods*kitrona (2:31:39 PM): I may get someone else to call for me. Is that allowed?

TransientAxiom (2:28:13 PM): Whatever you feel is appropriate.kitrona (2:32:09 PM): *nods* Well, I appreciate the flexibility.

TransientAxiom (2:29:05 PM): At this point you only have about 45 minutes, I imagine.

TransientAxiom (2:29:20 PM): My sources indicate that the number is a temporary contact.

kitrona (2:32:59 PM): Will it take long?

kitrona (2:33:06 PM): I mean, is time an issue here?

kitrona (2:33:14 PM): I will call before the time is up.

TransientAxiom (2:29:45 PM): Well, if 45 minutes pass, then the call can not be made.

kitrona (2:33:42 PM): *nods* Understood. I'm waiting for someone who can speak on the phone, but that person should be back soon.

TransientAxiom (2:30:09 PM): I have no idea how long the call will be, or what it entails. I was only given the number and instructions to give it to you.

kitrona (2:34:47 PM): Ok.

kitrona (2:39:00 PM): It says it's not a valid extension.

TransientAxiom (2:35:31 PM): 417?

kitrona (2:39:12 PM): Yes.

TransientAxiom (2:37:01 PM): Are you positive you have the number correct?

kitrona (2:41:01 PM): Yes. I got a digitized woman's voice asking for an extension.

TransientAxiom (2:37:36 PM): 786-718-1142, extension 417?

kitrona (2:41:23 PM): Yep.

TransientAxiom (2:37:51 PM): Try it once more.kitrona (2:41:36 PM): *nods*

TransientAxiom (2:38:12 PM): I am surprised that I would be given an incorrect number.

kitrona (2:42:05 PM): Yes. That seems kind of silly to send someone on a wild goose chase.

kitrona (2:42:45 PM): Interesting. It asked me to record an introduction.

kitrona (2:43:13 PM): .... Ok.

TransientAxiom (2:39:40 PM): Did it work?

kitrona (2:43:40 PM): Someone named Alex answered, and when I said I was given this number through AIM, he hung up.

TransientAxiom (2:40:16 PM): I see. Alex, then.

kitrona (2:44:15 PM): .... That's all you wanted?

kitrona (2:44:21 PM): I'm sorry, I'm kind of confused.

TransientAxiom (2:41:07 PM): Yes, that is all I need. That in
formation, when shared to the right people, could bring a lot of trouble.

kitrona (2:44:59 PM): .......... Right.

TransientAxiom (2:41:38 PM): "Alex" is in Miami, then.

kitrona (2:45:27 PM): Apparently.

TransientAxiom (2:42:01 PM): Thank you.

TransientAxiom signed off at 2:45:45 PM.
TransientAxiom is offline and will receive your IMs when signing back in
.


(I have phone issues, as well as currently being sick, which is why I said if I have to talk it might be a problem.)

(Copied over from the trailhead or spam thread)

PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 6:46 pm
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Kitrona
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 		Also, there is a recording of my call. My husband is going to attempt to turn it into an mp3, but no guarantees.

PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 7:49 pm
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Ruuku
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 		Just to throw out a observation, the font on the site is "Courier".

PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 7:50 pm
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Alyx Chusil
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 		Everyone is in Miami these days. Crazy kids.

PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:41 pm
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DJP3DRO
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 		Looking for "romxnce.net" on Google gets you a result with the headline "S.E.R.E.N.I.T.Y." And the description "hello there. Main. Enter · Control Panel · Archives · Journal · Upload · Programming · Exeunt. Credits. Pikanu Designs · Forgotton Designs · Hybrid Genesis."

Which we obviously don't see on the website.

Of course, jumping to conclusions would make this a Firefly ARG, but I have plenty of doubts about that.

PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:55 pm
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konamouse
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 		Chose "cached" under that heading in the google search and you will see that this is NOT Firefly even remotely. The original version of this site is more "romantic". Shows site credits (two of which are still working links:
http://hybrid-genesis.net/ and http://www.pikanu.net/)
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Alyx Chusil
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 		Quick websearch of pikanu designs reveals a web design firm with links to several Japanese animation-based websites, most of which deal in avatar hosting and such.

Hybrid genesis, of course, yields blogs, sites, etc. about monkey/spaceman gene splicing to create homo sapiens.

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 		A Firefly ARG would have been so much fun. (If Joss were involved).
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Alyx Chusil
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 		Just had a spot of convo with our No. 1 informant.

Quote:
EtTuTortilla: Might I ask you something?
TransientAxiom: Depends on who you are.
EtTuTortilla: Ah.
EtTuTortilla: Well. I'm not Alex, if that helps.
TransientAxiom: It is odd of you to say that.
EtTuTortilla: And I may want to help you. Depending.
EtTuTortilla: It was an odd thing to say, which I chose to say to pique your interest. If you catch my meaning.
TransientAxiom: Well. Let's put you on the Alex team, then.
EtTuTortilla: Cheers!
EtTuTortilla: What, exactly, does that entail, Mr. Observer?
TransientAxiom: Doubtless, Mr. Peterson's adversary will request the assistance of you and your ilk. When that time comes, you will take the opportunity, and report your findings to Alex' rival.
EtTuTortilla: Which is whom? You?
TransientAxiom: Oh, decidedly not. You seem to be underinformed. I suggest you discuss further the current goings-on with your collegues.
TransientAxiom: Until then, good luck.
EtTuTortilla: Thank you. Luck to you, as well.


Right. So this begs the question, "Is Mr. Peterson and Alex one in the same?" Also, I would like to know who this mysterious adversary is.

On an unrelated note, a Mr. Peterson was my 11th grade Geography teacher; we connected over a shared love for the Beatles and very bad New Wave music, like Berlin. I highly suspect that he worked for the United States government. (Not because of his musical preference.)

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DJP3DRO
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Quote:
DJP3DRO (10:35:34 PM): I'm not quite sure if this is important, but Mr. Dick Cheney, he president of the United States of America, was on a plane leaving from Singapore.
TransientAxiom (10:36:11 PM): I would say no, seeing as the flight you tracked was arriving in Singapore.
DJP3DRO (10:36:21 PM): Ah. I was mistaken.
DJP3DRO (10:36:50 PM): I have not been contacted by either party yet, and I would like to converse with each of them before I make my decision.
TransientAxiom signed off at 10:58:15 PM.
TransientAxiom is offline and will receive your IMs when signing back in.


PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:59 pm
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Alyx Chusil
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 		Had another, but I deleted it on accident. I got a little eager. Anyway, it went something like this.

Quote:
Me: Thirty minutes to landing time, yes?
TA: To Singapore?
Me: Yes.
TA: Hm.
TA: Take a second look around your resources.
Me: Sure thing.


So I'm assuming there needs to be a touch of deeper digging on our parts.

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