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oli
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 		There is now a video clip, just showing static/grey speckles, in the top-right window. Interestingly, the clip itself is a 43MB mp4 file, which seems a little much for mere static - unless it's just been poorly produced/compressed. URL for the mp4 itself is: http://tiercorporation.com/coeus/V_I_D/static.mp4

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Wulf74
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 		Email reply
I received this email from Dr. John Barkley himself - I haven't seen anyone post anything similar, so apologies if it's a repeat:

Quote:
At this very moment, we're having some issues from among our ranks which has lead to a hold on new hires. However, seeing as you have 'stumbled' across one of the main architects of our trouble, I am willing to offer you a... opportunity of sorts. That is if you are willing to partake in such an event.


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It sounds as though there are at least 2 competing factions within Tier at the moment. I mentioned in my original email to them that I stumbled across their Twitter account.

I of course replied that I would be interested in the opportunity...
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zerovin
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 		I think that person among the ranks hes talking about is M.Kerrigan. Who I have got another reply from regarding his removal by Barkley.

Reply from M.Kerrigan
Quote:
He seems to have this grand idea that I in cahoots with someone attempting to bring us down. Seems to think that all the people I've brought in might be "Detrimental to the projects stability"...


the first reply I got was on the previous page if anyone hasn't seen it yet.

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Wulf74
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zerovin wrote:
I think that person among the ranks hes talking about is M.Kerrigan. Who I have got another reply from regarding his removal by Barkley.


I came to the same conclusion. However, it will be interesting to see how this plays out. Kerrigan obviously feels that Barkley is something of a narcissist (I'm Dr. - not a Mr.), possibly meglo-maniacal (with his view on "helping the world").

I'll try to press him for more information about what Tier is doing if/when I receive a reply, offering me whatever this opportunity is. One question for the group though - if Barkley asks me if I'm aware of any of the new hires being moles so to speak, do I claim ignorance or make myself as useful as possible?
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Wulf74
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oli wrote:
There is now a video clip, just showing static/grey speckles, in the top-right window. Interestingly, the clip itself is a 43MB mp4 file, which seems a little much for mere static - unless it's just been poorly produced/compressed. URL for the mp4 itself is: http://tiercorporation.com/coeus/V_I_D/static.mp4


I'm a bit rusty at this, but I know there used to be a way to search through video files for hidden bits of information or audio, but I can't recall how to do it. Has anyone else tried?

edit
Been looking around while waiting for a response. The Twitter account Undra Fall is a Swedish term, meaning literally "wonder case" - but depending on how the words are used in a sentence it can mean something like "wonder if/where/why/etc". Depending on the contents of the sentence it can change both words. Basically it's asking a question if my understanding is correct.
I tried using a program called OpenPuff (freeware) to see if there was anything hidden in the video file, unfortunately I'm not well versed in the process, no luck. I'm fairly certain there is something hidden in there, but haven't been able to confirm it.
On the twitter account, Kerrigan is promising to "show something ... more official" in the Not Too Distant Future - but since I don't have a login to their website, I've been unable to confirm. Was the static video posted before or after that tweet?
Ok I'm done for a bit..
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zerovin
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 		I thought it was always there, because it was there when I gained access to it, but then again, i got mine later than some others.

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oli
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 		The site seems to have updated. Sometimes now when I log in (but not every time), the static is replaced by a slightly creepy video clip with morse code playing in the background. URL for the new video is:

http://tiercorporation.com/coeus/V_I_D/aware.mp4

My read of the morse code is:

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
WHERE AM I SD


You can see my analysis here: http://tinypic.com/r/sdjwc1/8

EDIT: also a new tweet from @UndraFall, leads to a dropbox file showing an unhappy conversation between Aaron Cooper and John Barkley regarding their site being down.

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Wulf74
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oli wrote:
The site seems to have updated. Sometimes now when I log in (but not every time), the static is replaced by a slightly creepy video clip with morse code playing in the background. URL for the new video is:

http://tiercorporation.com/coeus/V_I_D/aware.mp4

My read of the morse code is:

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
WHERE AM I SD


You can see my analysis here: http://tinypic.com/r/sdjwc1/8

EDIT: also a new tweet from @UndraFall, leads to a dropbox file showing an unhappy conversation between Aaron Cooper and John Barkley regarding their site being down.


Just a quick question for you - what program did you use to decipher the Morse Code? I tried a couple different ones, but was unable to confirm what you got. Good catch on the video tho -

The final response from Barkley to Cooper is interesting. It makes reference to security systems that are more advanced than anything currently available. But more significantly was Barkley's reference to others following them through:
Quote:
our security measures are way beyond their times and unless someone else has managed to come through with us, I highly doubt anyone will come within even the remotest chance to breaking our codes

This makes it sound like they're a bunch of time travelers or something similar.
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oli
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Wulf74 wrote:
Just a quick question for you - what program did you use to decipher the Morse Code?


I was at work so limited in terms of tools available. I uploaded the mp4 to an online audio editor here: https://twistedwave.com/online/ and then analysed visually.

There's a bit of ambiguity due to uneven spaces and noise, but I'm fairly confident with the WHERE AM I bit. The last bit could be either HD or SD, I suppose.

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booba
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 		Right oli it gets real muddy there at the end. I'm gonna through in the mix even a possible UD, but most likely it's SD with some interference.
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RaiderJoseph
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 		Is it too late for me to join?

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Spooky
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 		Raider, nope! Doesn't appear to be too late.

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Zobot257
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 		I kinda want in on this too. Already sent an email for login info but no luck yet...

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Milo
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 		I sent them a email 2 days ago, still no response, hope it won't take too long, I'm really interested

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Wulf74
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 		Welcome all - the more the merrier.

I forgot to mention earlier, I found a Skype account with the name Undra Fall - that may or may not be related. I sent a message asking about TIER - but no response as of yet.
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