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JohnJimJoeBob
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 		OH SNAP. Access level 3 code:

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gambit


Once you've reached access level 3, this unlocks a new tab underneath, which has a new link... it really has been staring us in the face since you put that picture up. No wonder he was frustrated.

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WolfHawk
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 		Then the other pics must be for Paul Camronson's desk password.

What gets us past the initial page? I was going from a link here. It took me right to the staff area.
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WolfHawk
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amandel wrote:
Smile Or, Morgensterne, did you mean the query string itself? http://mashimisho.us.to/index.php?key=password&staff=Enter


Clicking on this is the only way I can get into the staff area.
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 		Access level 3 gives us a Risk Tracker box and a message that says:

AUTO.TRACKER POTENTIAL SECURITY RISK DETECTED: http://www.citavoni.uni.cc/

Going to that link gives us a page that says
Quote:
Citavoni is REAL.
I'm Telling The Truth.
Oh, good, someone's finally stumbled upon this website. At least, that's what I assume, since you're reading this. Never mind, I'll just get right down to it.

While working at a small, largely unimportant job in a rather well-known firm whose name I will not divulge, somehow a few documents got mixed up into where they didn't belong: in a stack of papers headed for my desk. As I went through the pile, I discovered said documents, contained within a manilla envelope, the front of which had a label that read simply, "Citavoni".

Intrigued, as I had never heard such a word before, I almost undid the fastener right then and there, but something stopped me just in time: two little words underneath, penned in a tiny little scrawl: "Top Secret".

Instantly aware of prying eyes, I mustered all my self-control and quitely slipped it among a few other items, then proceeding to casually slide them into my briefcase. After I had done that, I nonchalantly went back to work, and, in fact, completely forgot about the entire incident until I was back at my apartment. I was preparing some last-minute assignments that I had literally been handed on my way out the door when I reached in to my briefcase, and my hand brushed again the envelope. I hurriedly pulled it out, cleared a space on my desk, switched on the reading lamp, and dumped its contents onto the illuminated wooden surface.

What I found there changed my life.

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JohnJimJoeBob
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 		So I guess Paul's password has something to do with... musical staves. Somehow. I can't come up with anything, honestly. Tried everything I could think of. Hopefully things will move along some more with the Citavoni page soon.

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WolfHawk
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 		You know...I could SWEAR I tried "gambit" right off the bat.
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JohnJimJoeBob
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 		So connecting your Facebook account to the Citavoni page reveals an application page on Facebook itself (just start typing Citavoni in the search bar on Facebook). The application's developer is Citavoni Isreal, and the profile has an interesting looking profile picture. Maybe something hiding in there?

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 		I'm just getting the Citavoni page when I enter it in FB search and go to the application. There are no pictures.
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JohnJimJoeBob
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 		If you click the "Info" tab, it lists the developer of the application. Go to that profile.

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JohnJimJoeBob
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 		Got a friend request from "Citavoni Isreal" on Facebook. His page lists the e-mail address citavoniisrealSPLAThotmail.com. The Citavoni page has also been updated. Info on the first document.

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There were seven documents. The first read like this:

"[CLASSIFIED]

This message is to acknowledge your company's acceptance into the Mashimisho Partner Program. Only specially selected parties are allowed dealings with us, as the nature of our existence is very sensitive information. Please note that on application a non-disclosure agreement was signed restricting any knowledge having to do with to Mashimisho, Citavoni, or any related topics to personnel directly approved at our discretion.

PROPERTY OF MASHIMISHO."


There's also a new message on the mdiFAX, from Thorton to Paul:

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Cameronson:

These incidents are beginning to disturb me. Their frequency is rising, and there's no way they're just "accidents". I believe we have some sort of organized resistance on our hands. We need to take action, or I fear we may lose control.

Thorton Davis
R&D / Dovecote


Sounds like there really isn't much time... I'll shoot an e-mail out to that address.

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JohnJimJoeBob
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 		Another new message on mdiFAX, Paul's response to Thorton:

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It could make a million for you overnight
Davis,

Get ahold of yourself. You're becomming too preoccupied with this matter. Stop worrying. There's no way anything bad is going to happen. "Organized resistance", you say. Listen to yourself. That's preposterous. You're just being paranoid. Get back to work.

Paul Cameronson
R&D / Stragagem


So we have another Beatles lyric in the header (Paperback Writer), several typos, and some very... strange diction? Something about it is bothering me. It's worded somewhat unnaturally, which makes me think there's a message hidden in it somewhere.

Both this and Paul's other message (with the STATIONERY/Hey Jude header) seem to have something to do with both paper and music, i.e. sheet music. Can't figure out what to do with it, though.

Citavoni site has also been updated with info on the second document:

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The contents of the second is as follows:

"[CLASSIFIED]

Mashimisho is the sole corporate entity of the nation of Citavoni. As with the economy, we have also monopolized the government as well. Knowledge of Citavoni's existence is limited to very few outsiders, and strict precautions have been put into place to prevent information leaks.

Citavoni is located at _________. Its people, culture, and economy are under our complete control. We have a zero-tolerance policy in regards to resistance or dissidence of any kind; as such, the county has remained very stable over the years. All this is necessary to maintain a perfect state of peace within our boundaries, and we pride ourselves on having achieving this. Bear in mind that we hold the utmost respect for our citizens, and provide them with the best in living conditions. Unfortunately, there are undoubtably others in this world who would not share our viewpoints, and would foolishly lead themselves, and others, to believe that we are some form of tyrants. To protect ourselves and our perfect union from such dangers, as mentioned before, it is in our best interests to shroud ourselves in secrecy.

PROPERTY OF MASHIMISHO."

The censorship is not mine.


In addition, the color's been edited so that "Mashi" always appears in green, "misho" in yellow, and "Citavoni" in orange.

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DoctorRoy
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 		Someone ought to ask Kevin if that's where he lives. I don't have a twitter account, though.

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JohnJimJoeBob
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 		I think it's safe to assume Kevin's in Citavoni and working for Mashimisho. He seems to have dropped off the grid again anyway. I talked to our friend running the Citavoni website earlier on Facebook Chat. Apparently he posted the site to StumbleUpon and was unaware he was being tracked by Mashimisho, which is how we found him. He says he lives and works for a company in the US, which he won't name. He left before I could get too much information, but I'm pretty sure there's not much else he can tell us. At least not anymore; just posted this:

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The papers are gone. I looked in the place where I usually keep them, and they're missing. I couldn't have misplaced them. I'm absolutely sure of where I put them. They just aren't there anymore.


I think we're stuck until we can find some way deeper into Mashimisho's staff areas/Paul's account. I also think our US friend is in deep trouble.

EDIT: New mdiFAX message:

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I didn't want to bring this up, but you leave me no choice. I have become very suspicions of a certain Mr. Albert Brandon, and I believe he is, in fact, a spy.

Thorton Davis
R&D / Dovecote


So it seems either Brandon is with the resistance or Thorton is trying to misdirect a little. Could it be that one of these guys is Kevin Balderock? Either way, Brandon's in serious trouble too.

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 		Hey Jude and Paperback writer are both B-side singles from Beatles I think. I wonder if pauls password has something to do with vinyl, b-sides, etc?

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jalava wrote:
Hey Jude and Paperback writer are both B-side singles from Beatles I think. I wonder if pauls password has something to do with vinyl, b-sides, etc?


No, they weren't.

First release of "Hey Jude" had "Revolution" on the B-side. The B-side of "Paperback Writer" was "Rain".
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