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Special Project 487

2006-09-04T18:29:21Z

Buzman: Typo

===General===
*First mention: [[Kurt]] on August 25, 2006 from [http://thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/08/487.html his blog] . Searching around for who ordered the parts used in the [[wormhole]] he uses a password he saw on [[Sente]]'s desk while waiting for [[Violet]] for a lunch date.

*The password shows the parts were ordered by Special Project 487.

Random Speculation Monster

2006-08-22T18:56:14Z

Buzman:

A truly terrifying monster of hideous proportions and fearful implications.
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Image:Rsm.jpg
</gallery>

The Random Speculation Monster. It lurks around UnFiction, preying on the open-minded and inducing them to get over-excited.

Source: [[Perplexicon]]

Source: http://duckiemonster.googlepages.com/rsm

{{Humor}}

RSM

2006-08-22T18:55:18Z

Buzman: Redirecting to Random Speculation Monster

#REDIRECT [[Random Speculation Monster]]

Random Speculation Monster

2006-08-22T18:53:40Z

Buzman: Added humour tag

<gallery>
Image:Rsm.jpg
</gallery>

The Random Speculation Monster. It lurks around UnFiction, preying on the open-minded and inducing them to get over-excited.

Source: [[Perplexicon]]

Source: http://duckiemonster.googlepages.com/rsm

{{Humor}}

Viard Album Secret Message

2006-07-23T18:00:30Z

Buzman: Fixed a linky error

==The Album==

[[Viard]] produced an album on the [[Hesh Records]] label in late 2005. The album was found to have secret messages and hidden noises on it, which was deemed unsuitable for sale in [[Perplex City]]. The [[Perplex City Council]] had the album banned. So, Hesh Records decided to have it produced by [[Mind Candy]] on Earth.

And it was a smashing success. The album was initially released as part of a "start kit" to Firebox buyers who spent more than 100 pounds.

The track listing is:

#Wenicke'S Aria
#Journey From The Centre
#Heartfelt
#Treasured Chest
#Culture Shock
#Inversion
#Southbound
#Conchis
#Incandescent
#When We Were Young

*UF User Belogroak [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=211049#211049 made some nice observations] about the names of these songs.

==However==

The end of the last track was discovered to have this message:

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
I can't tell you who I am, they'd kill me if they find out how much I know. You know who they are. Follows something that you need to know. A detective here in Perplex City, [[Helena Frye]] is an agent of [[The Third Power]]. The Third Power stole [[the Cube]]. They killed people. Who knows what they're capable of. If you're sensible just stay away, but if you want to help us, if you want to find the Cube, wait for the Ceremony of the [[Kindling of the Flame]]. Exactly 7 days after that send someone to the abandoned [[subway]] station on [[Gillit Road]] at 10pm. You'll find out enough to prove that Helena is a spy.
|}

*According to the message, [[Helena Frye]] is a member of [[The Third Power]]!
**This has massive ramifications.
**Particularly, it means we cannot trust the police.
**Also, it means when we had [[Sylvia Salk]] talk to Helena about [[Monica Grand]], she immediately informed V, who came and killed Monica.
**So that's ... bad.
* Of course, none of this can be verified, per se; the intent or truth of these claims are dubious at best.
** A Morse code message relaying "3P email security compromised" was encoded in the music, leading some to believe the arranged meeting is a trap.

==Morse==
*Lastly, there's a short burst of audio after the above message.
*The audio consists of a burst of rythmic tones. It was observed this may be Morse code.
*The morse code has been transcribed to say:

'''3P email security compromised'''

*It seems likely this is in response to our discovering and infiltrating the [[3PGroupwareManager]]
*This piece sends mixed signals, then.
**On the one hand someone is telling us who to see when and where.
**On the other hand, someone appears to be warning the third power.
**Does that make the whole thing a massive setup? Or multiple people working on the effort? Or a double agent?

-------------

==Investigation==

===Where?===

Careful enquiring (which we include here because it is brilliant maneuvering) revealed that the Gillit Road station is, in fact, within Perplex City:

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Hi Kurt,
I note from one of the puzzle cards which you designed for us members of the
Earth CRT, that you are a bit of a player of "Mornington Crescent". As I'm sure
you are aware, the game is very popular over here also, and features many
different variations of rules and subtleties of play. I am looking into the
possibilities of a paper, detailing the main differences between the Perplex
City version, and our own here on Earth.

To this end, I am attempting to collate a list of stations which feature in your
subway system, but I'm sure that I am missing some. The information which I'm
going by, might possibly be out of date, so I was wondering if you could take a
quick glance over my listing, and perhaps give me a pointer or two about any
which I am lacking. I do intend to include a list of all stations used here on
Earth, including those which are abandoned or simply closed - so any which are
in a similar state on your side of the equation would be useful to know also.

Kindest Regards

''Juxta''
|}

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Hi Jamie,

You're correct in saying that I'm a fan of Mornington Crescent; indeed, I was placed second in the all-departments Academy Second Division Crescent Challenge 2005, and was only prevented from winning by a particularly nefarious use of the 'Reverse Triple-jump Cyclotron' (which, as I'm sure you're aware, takes advantage of the fact that the Perplex City Subway runs 24 hours a day).

Your list of subway stations is accurate - those are all the stations in the 'central' area (i.e., those used for modern 'casual games' of Mornington Crescent). If you want to include a couple of abandoned stations, I know there's one at Gillit Road, and another on Scope Road.

Cheers,

[[Kurt]]
|}

===Who?===

*Inquiries to [[Helix Hesh]] about the message have revealed only a nasty reply saying he does not know what message we are talking about, and please leave him alone.

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Hi. Thanks for writing.

You and many other people from Earth have written to me about a "hidden message" on The
Silver City. I don't know what you could possibly be talking about - there is no message of any
sort on the album. I've listened to it again a number of times, and I've even spoken to [[Viard]],
who agrees - no message. I would pass your query on to the sound engineer who worked with
Viard, but he is no longer with [[Hesh Records]].

I'm afraid I can't explain whatever it is you think you've found, but I'd appreciate it if you could
stop bothering me personally with it.
|}

===When?===

First, this pieceof news was posted on the [[Sentinel]]:

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
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'''Mild Winter May Delay Kindling'''

[[The Brotherhood of the Six]] has warned that this year's late winter will likely delay the annual [[Kindling of the Flame]]. Meterologists have widely predicted this winter will be warm and dry, a pleasant change after heavy rains in the spring.

*news in brief, 02-DEC-05 ([http://qube.netninja.com/pxcmirrors/20051202-0700/perplexcitysentinel.com/index.html link])
|}

Eventually, [[Sister April Flynnt]] of [[The Brotherhood of the Six]] wrote to UF User Bert:

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Dear Earth-dweller,

We at [[the Brotherhood of the Six|the Botherhood of the Six]] are delighted to hear of your interest
in the Holy Light of [[the Cube]]! We are convinced that the presence of
[[the Cube]] on Earth has attuned the people of your planet to its message
and power. Soon the whole of your world will receive the glorious message
of Everlasting Peace which we enjoy every day.

Our festival of the [[Kindling of the Flame]] is a holy, meditative and
spiritual festival which occurs in [[Perplex City]] everhy year at first
snowfall. We encourage you to celebrate the festival in your own home town
at first snowfall, or you may join with us to celebrate when the first
snow falls in Perplex City. A late winter is predicted this year, but we
watch the skies eagerly evry day for this holy event. The festival is
also mentioned on our website, which contains more information about the
other celebrations in our year: www.brotherhoodofthesix.com.

With love, in the light of the Cube,
[[Sister April Flynnt]].
|}

And soon after, the Brotherhod website was updated to say:

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
We are gratified that the people of Earth have shown such interest in our beliefs and way of life, even paying attention to minor festivals such as the [[Kindling of the Flame]], which we celebrate each winter at first snowfall. We believe that this new interest in the Way of the Cube is directly caused by the Holy Presence of [[the Cube]] on Earth, brining its enlightenment to new worlds!
|}

===What?===

The message suggests someone should meet someone else at a certain time at a certain place. But who to send? There is no telling what would happen to the person who went. Possibly death. The matter was not to be taken lightly. Many suggested sending the most trsutworthy person we know: [[Kurt]]. Other balked, saying he was too much of a geek, and not a spy.

Kurt himself agreed:
*blog, 05-JAN-06 "[[Gillit Road]]" ([http://www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/01/gillit_road.html link])

It's a lengthy, interesting post. However, he comes to the conclusion that yes, he is the right man for the job. While we did't know what he will be up against, we knew where and when, so the matter was largely in his hands.

==It All Goes Down!==
Source: [[Kurt]] --
*blog, 18-JAN-06 "[[Helena Frye]] and [[the Third Power]]" ([http://www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/01/helena_frye_and.html link])

According to [[Kurt]], some people came into the station. Here's what he heard:

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
"...few minutes. We have to move faster," said one.

"But he handled it, didn't he? We're supposed to-" said another.

"I know that's what he said, but things go wrong. I don't want anything to go wrong. So let's pick up the pace," replied the first.

For a minute, they were silent, and just as I was about to move away, they spoke up again.

"Okay, it's time. She'll be here by now. Let's get moving."

They clambered up into the side tunnel, muffling my audio reception, and my key was only able to pick up a final few words.

"...want to know how Frye managed to get the police involved in this. Would've thought that the third wouldn't want to risk..."
|}

Then moments later, a storm of police entered, Kurt panicked, and was apprehended by [[Helena Frye]], who inferred two things:

# She is no member of The Third Power.
# She thinks Kurt is a member of The Third Power.

This is all the subject of a subsequent [[Sentinel]] article:
*article, 19-JAN-06 "[[Gillit Road|Police Raid Disrupted]], Claim [[PCPD]] Sources" ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/police_raid_dis.html link])

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==More Answers, more questions==
*At length, [[Cyrus Quinton]] was discovered to be the sound engineer who worked on the album.
*The original sound file was discovered in his files directory on the [[Hesh]] Website.
*And -- err -- [[Track 3.mp3|something else]] was discoverd.

Kam Syndrome

2006-07-13T20:09:02Z

Buzman:

==General==
*Only one effective treatment available - has a very long waiting list
*Affects bone-marrow stem cells

==References==
*Path of Least Time
**'''Replay''', 13-JUL-06 ([http://www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/07/a_few_seconds.html link]}

Medication

2006-07-13T20:03:20Z

Buzman: Added partial Kam Sydrome link

It is assumed at this time that all medications are produced by drug mega-corp [[Cognivia]]

* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antihistamine Antihistamine] - Presumably, antihistamines in [[Perplex City]] are similar to those of Earth.
* [[Cardinal]] - Enhances analytical and systemising brain function.
* [[Ceretin]] - Mental Stimulant. Pervasive use within the City.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corticosteroids Corticosteroids] - Presumably, corticosteroids in [[Perplex City]] are similar to those of Earth.
* [[Expedin]] - Accelerates reaction time.
* [[Gentamacol]] - ''Unknown''
* [[Halcyon]] - Antidepressant and anxiolytic.
* [[Mnemosyne]] - Memory and recall booster.
* [[Neuroceptin]] - Euphoric Muscle relaxer.
* [[Osteozonta]] - ''Unknown''
* [[Oxxypro]] - powerful treatment for a condition similar to asthma
* [[Saptivan]] - General pain killer and muscle relaxant.
* [[Synergy]] - Enhances creativity.
* [[Veritana]] - Experimental drug used to combat [[Barrow-Feld Syndrome]]
* ''Unknown'' - Only effective drug for the treatment of [[Kam Syndrome]]

Karen Moro

2006-07-13T19:56:54Z

Buzman: /* Academy Equipment Thefts */

==General==

Assited in authoring [[Department_of_Cryptology#268_White_Paper_No._2|A 268 White paper]] on an applied quantum entanglement encryption mechanism

On this team project were:
*[[Lucas Bazeries]]
*[[Jack Beech]]
*[[Abigail Cienega]]
*[[Karen Moro]]

==Academy Equipment Thefts==

The audio files and other evidence from the [[Backdoor]] puzzle suggested that she was either involved with or witnessed the [http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/05/holyoke_housed.html theft of equipment] from the Academy. [[Kurt]] [http://www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/07/a_voice_from_th.html confirmed] that it was her voice in the audio files; he had had a lunch date with her in July 2005 (Perplexian year 268 AC).

Revealed to us at this lunch date was the fact that her father, currently in prison, had recently recovered from [[Kam Syndrome]]. This is thought to have been as a result of drugs acquired for Karen in payment for her informing on her department to an unknown third-party.

Karen Moro

2006-07-13T19:53:39Z

Buzman: Added brief info about father

Backdoor

2006-07-06T07:47:47Z

Buzman: Added reynolds ioniser link

==Summary==

After discovering that [[V]] called someone at the [[Academy]]'s [[Crypto|Crypto Department]], [[Caine]] heads over to Crypto to investigate. He runs into his friend [[Neville Clark]], who is [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/dolor_sit_amet.html talkative], if obfuscating. The Cube Hunters entice Nev into sharing more information by giving him a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html puzzle], designed by [[User:jbd|jbd]], to solve. Nev takes the bait, and gives us a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracked_1.html backdoor] that leads to a gridded file system.

Dragging the commands onto the grid to create various configurations yields a series of log snippets. Some of the logs resemble the [[Perplex City Errorlogs]] that were found before the [[puzzle cards]] were released.

The interface can be accessed at the following URL:

http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/commandinterface/index.html

As of 17:08, 3 July 2006 (PDT), the puzzle is still being worked on. Join us in [irc://irc.chat-solutions.org:6667/#syzygy #syzygy], or see the discussion on the [[Talk:Backdoor|Talk]] page or at [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Unforums].

==Commands==

Through the combined work of '''jalapenodude''', '''pelrun''', and [[User:jbd|jbd]], #syzygy has determined that the commands appear to work as follows.

The program pointer starts with the highest command in the left-hand column. It moves through the grid one space at a time, as determined by the command in that space and which spaces have been used before.

Generally, the pointer moves in the following directions when it encounters each command. However, if the next square has already been "used", the next direction (listed in brackets) is attempted. If this square has already been used, then the next in the list will be tried, and so on and so on (although N.B. the list of these below is far from complete). Some exceptions to this may occur - possibly certain combinations of commands may not run this check?

<pre>
mount - se
zone - west (north, east, northeast, ...)
switch - se (...) (''Are you sure, goes NE on config 5 below?'')
rotate - north (northeast, then in clockwise order?)
copy - south (...)
flush - south (southeast, ...)
pwrite - e (south, ...)
popen - east (south, ...)
pread - west (south, ...)
</pre>

(This means the grids below are dependent on what commands were used to reach a particular square... But I'll leave it here for the time being -- Scribe.)

'''rotate''' does something different depending on where it is executed, but also (sometimes?) where it comes from. Here are some directions that occur:
<pre><nowiki>
e e e e s
s ne n n s
e n ne n s
ne n ne n s
ne n ne n n
</nowiki></pre>

However, it is possible for r3c5 to go north if entered from the west, for example.

The same goes for '''zone''':
<pre><nowiki>
e e e w s
s w w n n
e e e n w
n w w n n
n w w n n
</nowiki></pre>

'''End''' ends execution whenever it gets hit on a specific error message. It is very good for testing where the code is going. '''Cache''' seems to only work as an end point. '''Run''' can go anywhere that the program pointer isn't reaching.

A '''configuration''' is a set of commands placed on the grid so that the grid is valid and a log file is retrieved. The '''command path''' is the actual path that the pointer takes through the grid configuration. Different configurations may break down into the same command path.

Configurations and command paths start with ZO-MO, and usually end with either CACHE or FLUSH.

===Full Command Path List===

The first two numbers are the resulting configuration, the letter after is the variation, and the string is the command path, with each instruction cut to two letters in length. The list is alphabetized based on operation name, as a reference service. Please be sure to also place them above with their respective results, and to sort them in properly when added.

08B ZO-MO-CO-PR-RO-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
06A ZO-MO-CO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
01B ZO-MO-CO-RO-RO-RO-RO-RO-ZO-CA
03C ZO-MO-MO-SW-RO-CA
02B ZO-MO-PO-RO-PW-CA
02A ZO-MO-PO-RO-RO-RO-CA
03A ZO-MO-PO-RO-SW-CA
01A ZO-MO-PO-ZO-RO-RO-CA
13A ZO-MO-PR-PR-CO-CO-PW-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
11A ZO-MO-PR-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
08A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-RO-CA
09A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
10A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
07A ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-FL-ZO-CA
06B ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
02C ZO-MO-RO-CA
03B ZO-MO-SW-RO-CA
18A ZO-MO-SW-SW-ZO-ZO-ZO-PR-CA
12A ZO-MO-ZO-CO-PW-SW-RO-RO-SW-CA
19A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
20A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-RO-CA
04A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-RO-RO-PW-RO-CA
05A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-SW-RO-PW-RO-CA
16A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-PR-CA
15A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
14A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
17A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-CA

===Command/File Mapping===

Other than the linked commands, we also get these two errors...

unable: "Unable to access file"
unread: "Unable to get read handle"

The number of times the '''zone''', '''switch''', and '''rotate''' commands appears in a command path determines which file is displayed.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with one '''zone''' command''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with two '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|-
! 2
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_19:_Tajison_PW_Accelerator | Tajison]]
|-
! 3
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_20:_Nelis_Nuclear_Battery | Battery]]

|-
! 4
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] ||[[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with three '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with four '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 3
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 4
| unread || unread || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|}

==Discoveries==

Here are the various configurations and logs that have been discovered.

====General: Approaching the Master====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run pwrite cache / -- -- popen rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, pwrite, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run cache -- / -- -- rotate -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Approached the Master today about begining on an updated and
revised edition. V. pleased to discover he considers the idea
warmly. He actually said, 'My ideas are in good hands with you,
and you will of course receive full credit for the work.'
Somehow I expected more of a struggle. V. gracious indeed. He's
not quite the glory-hog SOME people have made him out to be, I
guess.</pre>

''the Master probably refers to [[Sente]]''

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message2.jpg]]
----

====General: Coffee====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- pwrite rotate flush / -- -- -- cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, flush, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Crypto Dept. Order Form

Coffee
Coffee!
COFFEE!</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message7.JPG]]
----

====General: Project Data====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>PROJECT DATA HEADER 1277 | Created 23156S</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Project_Data.JPG]]
----

====General: Kiteway disrupting the department====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, swtich, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount switch -- -- / run rotate copy switch cache / -- rotate pread -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pread, rotate, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>To: 55321801

FROM: MANSOOR H.

Kiteway's programs are disrupting the entire department. Breeding hostility
and distrust among amicable colleagues. The man doesn't belong here anymore,
why can't he keep his damned pet projects in his own office? Crypto is mine
now, not his.

Well, here are the metrics to show he's not minding his own business.

Number of times Kiteway has visited dept. offices this year: 78

And in 268: 129

And in 267: 23

Dept. suspicion level on the Howe-Panntonin Index: 8.8

And in 268: 7.3

And in 267: 4.5

Suspect the man has his own agenda and isn't sharing with the proper channels,
for example me and you. Suspect he is subverting the time and resources of my
faculty without consulting me ahead of time. Behaving as though he can't trust
his own senior fellows. Ridiculous. How long must we put up with this childish
rigmarole?</pre>

''MANSOOR H. probably refers to [[Hunan Mansoor]]'' 
''Kiteway probably refers to [[Sente Kiteway]]''
----

====General: Big Nothing====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone switch -- / -- pwrite rotate cache pread

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, pwrite, rotate, switch, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_16.JPG]]
----

====General: Krsa algorithm====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Notes:

To make this more precise, let Krsa be an RSA generator with associated security
parameter k and let Keys be the set of all moduli N that have positive probability
to be outbut by Krsa. Let Hash be a family of functions whose key-space is Keys and
such that HashN : { 0, 1}

-> Z

n for every N e Keys. Let DS = (Krsa, Sign, VG) be the digital signature scheme whose
signing and verifying algorithms are as follows:
Algorithm Sign N,p,qp,d (M)
y <- Hashn (M)
x <- yd mod N
Return x
Algorithm VGn,e (M,x)
y <- Hashn (M)
y

<- xe mod N
If y=y

then return 1 else return 0</pre>
----

====General: To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- cache -- / -- -- mount rotate -- / end end zone rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Check notes with lucas
Book test time
Upload amends
Mark 142 as done
Book holiday time</pre>

''lucas probably refers to [[Lucas Bazeries]]''

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message22.JPG]]
----

====General: Drinks====

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

(N.B. I also get this output using config 22, at time of writing... -- Scribe)

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>
From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Are we on for a drink after work tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I don know - who else might be coming?

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Do you want other people to come?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Of course. I a sociable creature.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So Ie noticed.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You should behave yourself.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I am being the perfect gentleman, as always.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Not sure about the perfect. Or the gentleman. ;-)

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So - the drink question. Other guests tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I think it would be good to invite the whole gang out and
see who comes along. It feels like ages since wee all got
together. It would be nice.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You sure?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Yes, I am.</pre>
----

====General: Alternate To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>i. set FEAL, LOKI
ii.prep IDEA
iii. log proc time
iv.write up
v. correlate with nov data
vi.send to cam</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message24.JPG]]
----

====Part: Smart Dust Cameras (ref: 72690B-0F)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen, zone, cache

::'''Command path:''' zone, mount, popen, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- rotate rotate / run -- copy rotate rotate / -- -- rotate cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 72690B-0F 
EXTERNAL REF: 43914D 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Smart Dust Cameras; corrected auto-power off firmware bugs, increased bandwidth.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message.jpg]]
----

====Part: Experimental remote TNI scanner (ref: 6032VQ-0J)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, switch, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- mount -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 6032VQ-0J 
EXTERNAL REF: 10086W 
 
DESCRIPTION: Neuro/Experimental remote TNI scanner; security and identification firmware updated for new [[Cognivia]] prototype.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message3.jpg]]
----

====Part: High Power phase-conjugate laser (ref: 384621-5A)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- –- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / rotate -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, rotate, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 384621-5A 
EXTERNAL REF: 9CE42T 
 
DESCRIPTION: Optics/High Power phase-conjugate laser; calibration and adjustment for high spaciotemporal accuracy.
|}

'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message4.png]]
----

====Part: Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field (ref: 3141PU-1M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / switch -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, switch, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3141PU-1M 
EXTERNAL REF: OUF12M 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field; interfaced with dedicated fibre network. Tested at 120% maximum tesla strength to ensure no field leakage.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message5.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nanoscale imager (ref: 62999E-3M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 62999E-3M 
EXTERNAL REF: 80EV21 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Nanoscale imager; reprogrammed for higher resolution and contrast on all material types.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message8.JPG]]
----

====Part: Reynolds ioniser (ref: 813QE2-7X)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch pread pread -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 813QE2-7X 
EXTERNAL REF: 9315WC 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/[[Reynolds ioniser]]; adapted for use with Baker SMC-E for quick startup time.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message9.JPG]]
----

====Part: Active Noise Control system (ref: 477DI5-2Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- copy zone switch -- / -- pwrite switch rotate cache / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, copy, pwrite, switch, rotate, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 477DI5-2Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 0928ES 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Active Noise Control system; increased area effect range. Altered waveform-analysis algorithms, increased network size to 1024 nodes.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message10.JPG]]
----

====Part: Yorke-Takayuki simulator (ref: 5239JL-4M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / copy pread pread -- -- / copy switch -- -- -- / pwrite rotate switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, copy, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5239JL-4M 
EXTERNAL REF: 873AR8 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Yorke-Takayuki simulator; new compartment added for traffic analysis research.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message11.JPG]]
----

====Part: Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators (ref: 5BPK76-8H)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5BPK76-8H 
EXTERNAL REF: 7560WW 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators; debugged in line with requests from facility. Problems with intermittent field spiking between F and D types fixed.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message12.JPG]]
----

====Part: 174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock (ref: 254ID9-3R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 254ID9-3R 
EXTERNAL REF: HN424P 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock; locked time-signal to interface with dedicated fibre network and 3D imager.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message14.jpg]]
----

====Part: Broadman Nuclear decay RNG (ref: 3085NC-6R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / zone zone zone -- -- / pwrite rotate switch -- -- / -- -- -- cache --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, zone, pwrite, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3085NC-6R 
EXTERNAL REF: 7297CR 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Broadman Nuclear Decay RNG; upgraded statistical tests according to new guidelines.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message13.JPG]]
----

====Part: WHISK array (ref: 177ETC-1U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / cache -- -- switch -- / rotate pread zone zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, switch, zone, zone, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 177ETC-1U 
EXTERNAL REF: ET185C 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/WHISK array; debugged data traffic handling systems, added documentation to beta features.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message17.JPG]]
----

====Part: Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator (ref: 9451RZ-4U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- --/ -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 9451RZ-4U 
EXTERNAL REF: 811WS6 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator controller reconfigured to accept special material particles.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message19.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nelis Nuclear Isomer Battery (Hf-178-2m) (ref: 26637C-8Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- cache / -- -- switch -- rotate / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 26637C-8Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 5933EN 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Nelis Nuclear Isomer battery (Hf-178-2m); made compatible with facility electrical subsystem and dedicated fibre network. Enhanced burst mode added.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message20.JPG]]
----

====Part: Klebold plates (ref: 122C76-3S)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' mount zone rotate switch -- / -- rotate -- -- popen / -- -- switch zone zone / -- -- -- switch -- / -- -- cache pread zone

::'''Command Path:''' mount, rotate, zone, rotate, switch, popen, zone, zone, switch, switch, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 122C76-3S 
EXTERNAL REF: 45442R 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/[[Klebold plates]]; networked in array for large-scale 3D spatial scanning. Double redundancy.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message23.JPG]]
----

====Logs: Gatehouse 24====
When this configuration is run, a message '''Operation in progress''' appears. The screen then distorts and wavers. Finally, a log appears. Discussion on Unforums suggests that the logs may rotate, or appear randomly.

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- copy switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Output 1=====
::'''[[Helen Carrick]] and [[Idola Friedberg]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 143805 +000000
:: start 143805 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { friedberg, i {119yr} }

You really said that [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { carrick, h {624yr} }

I was hungry [!] I'm not diplomatic when I'm starving [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

FRIEDBERG, I

I bet you fifty lecks your stuff is wiped when you get back [.]

// preliminary review complete

CARRICK, H

Hah [,] I'd like to see him even try [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 2=====
::'''[[Camden Porta]] and [[Lucas Bazeries]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 055814 +000000
:: start 061055 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { porta, c {112yr} }

Where have you been [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { bazeries, l {520yr} }

So I'm a little late [.] Relax [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

PORTA, C

We have to hurry and get this thing done [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

Is he here yet [?]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

I think so [.] Let's hurry [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

I hope there's coffee [.]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

Focus on the project [,] dunderhead [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 3=====
::'''[[Rowan Ashford]] and [[Mark Wooster]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 192355 +000000
:: start 192401 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { ashford, r {737yr} }

Hey [,] wait up [.]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { wooster, m {019yr} }

Oh [,] sorry [.] Hard meeting today [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 23% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

ASHFORD, R

Do you ever wonder [...]

// preliminary review complete

WOOSTER, M

Don't say it [.]

// preliminary review complete

ASHFORD, R

I know [,] I know [.] No place is safe [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>
----

====Audio: Suspicious delivery guy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount -- / -- -- -- -- copy / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- cache

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 03-JAN-06 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/artists_quarter.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
If he dies, you realise that's it. You can do what you like to me - I don't care about '''me'''.

[[Robert_Drake|Someone in my block]] got beaten up the other night. He isn't a violent guy; he's a calligrapher. But he just got attacked well f ... nothing basically. Well I think it was random, but I don't think I believe in random any more.
Was it you?

Are you trying to scare me? You don't need to so just ... stop it.

I did what you wanted anyway. Last night ...

I worked until I was the only one left in the office. Must have been about 11 when this delivery guy turned up with a trolley full of boxes. And he ''did'' look a bit surprised to see me there.
These two big boxes were for us, so I signed for them and went next door to grab Angelica so she could open the stores.

Anyway, the boxes were really heavy, so the delivery guy wheeled the trolley into the stores and dropped them off there. Then I saw him slide one of our cases under the trolley; when he moved the trolley, it wasn't there anymore. It was quick but I'm sure he swiped something. Then he left, and Angelica locked the door.

I would have followed him ... well, probably ... but Angelica started talking to me about my research and I couldn't just rush off. I saw him go to the end of the corridor ... to the elevator, and he hit the down button. There's only the basement under us, but I think there might be passageways for internal mail and things. I honestly don't know. And I'm not going down there in the middle of the night, so don't ask. No matter what you threaten me with.

Ummm the delivery guy was about 6 foot, white, short dark hair. I haven't seen him before.

Keep an eye out, will you?
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Over and out====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_23.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 19-JAN-06? ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/police_raid_dis.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So this is it. Can't say I'm not glad it's over but, well, one day maybe you can tell me what this was all about.
I mean, I read the papers - police raids on subway stations - sounds like your kind of thing.

We've had a few more deliveries come in since January, but still no sign of the mystery man. It's been a different courier each time, and they've - they've all looked pretty innocent. The [[Viendenbourg]] messages are still going backwards and forwards.

I appreciate what you've done for my dad, but ... I've done my bit. That's it. That was the deal. You can go digging around in the tunnels if you like but don't expect me to do any more of your dirty work. You told me to stop, so I'm stopping.

Don't ever tell my dad about this.

Over and out.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Getting dodgy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_25.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Look this is getting seriously dodgy.

Last week, [[Lucas Bazeries|Lucas]] completely cut me out of a meeting, and [[Mansoor]] has been ripping into my white paper and...

I'm sure it's not professional, it's personal. They know what we're up to, I swear.
No I don't, I don't know anything. I'm losing it. Please, I can't be that important. You could get someone else.

The whole place is shutting down over [[Solstice Gambol|Solstice]]. You...you could get someone to break in here and I don't know...isotope tag one of the packages and track it you probably do that all the time...what do you need me for?

Well, happy holidays.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: 14th of July 2005====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount rotate rotate / -- cache -- rotate rotate / -- rotate pread zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, zone, pread, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 16:52:09, 17:19:23

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_27.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So you've got what you wanted.

It's Thursday the, what ... 14th of July? And here's your ''report''.

I don't know what you're expecting to hear but ... I don't know what's going on; it might be nothing. I ... I could be getting completely paranoid as well. I mean with you lot ''snooping'' round I'm already on eggshells.

<swallow> [[Camden Porta|Camden]] keeps watching me across the office - pretty sure he doesn't trust me.

I might be imagining it all I .. I dunno. Anyway, today I think I saw something odd. And it - and it might not be anything but if it ''keeps you happy'' here it is.

We got this delivery - we get deliveries all the time, you know hardware upgrades and stuff, but there was an ''extra'' item. It wasn't on the manifest. I only noticed it cos I was nearest the door when it all arrived, so I ended up signing for it.

So there was ... there was this packing case and, now I ''don't'' know what's in there. And it's locked in the stores now so I ... I can't get to it even if you want me to - it's about 5 feet high, 3 feet across and quite slim, like ... a painting or something.

So is this an art-theft thing? Is that what you're after - some kind of ''fence'' operation? And if you told me what to look for I might have a better chance of helping.

<tsk> Well - that's it. I'll ... I'll let you know if anything else happens.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Encryption themes====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 19:20:54, 19:58:48, 20:02:01, 20:13:45, 20:30:37, 20:57:23, 21:01:26, 21:26:08

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_29.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' 24/25-SEP-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/weekend_brings.html link]) or 01-OCT-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/museum_proteste.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
I saw my dad the other day so, thanks, he told me about everything and... Well I’m, I’m just glad there’s a point to all this; he’s... he’s looking much better... and I suppose that means that you’re happy with how I’m doing, so I’m... probably on the right track?

I’ve been keeping an eye on the deliveries here, um I don’t think there has been anything funny for weeks now, but , you’know, I ''might'' have missed something. There ''have'' been a couple of odd projects coming across my desk though. Nobody ever gets the full picture here, but I’ve noticed some themes in the encryption work I’m doing, for a start it’s pretty advanced, everything’s been marked for ‘quantum’ (which isn’t perfect yet, but it’s about the highest level we’ve got). But <sigh> there are a couple of words that keep coming up too and... well, I <stumbles over words> I don’t have a clear picture of what they mean, but maybe they’ll mean something to you, the sender or the recipient is always called ‘[[Viendenbourg]]’ and there are all these references to ‘the material’ and how much of it they’ve got. I know I’m not seeing all the messages, they spread the work around – you’know, security - but only a few of us can handle quantum encryption so I’m seeing a ''fair chunk'' of the correspondence. It just seems odd it needs to be so secret, so... that’s why I mention it.

I’d better go soon, there’s umm, a protest outside the museum and it will take me ages to get past them. Anyway... I can’t think of anything else... nope that’s it.
|}
----

====Audio: Packing case gone====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40 (22-24 [?])

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_30.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' ??

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Well, hello again.

<sigh> I hate talking into these things.
Hang on, I think someone's coming! <rustly noises>
No, no, it's alright.

Right, okay... that packing case... it's disappeared.

I don't know when it went, but it's not there today. So I.. I think I saw it a couple of days ago... that was the last time. Not much help, I know.

I gave the case a bit of a kick the other day, to see if I could hear what was in there. I think it was tech stuff.

Anyway, I'm meeting up with a guy for lunch tomorrow, and he's kind of a hardware freak. So I might try kind of nudging him, see if there's anything going on. He's a nice guy, so he might be helpful.

I'm not going to do anything, y'know, just to get information for you. It's bad enough sneaking around like this. I can't just talk to people anymore, it's like I'm always interrogating them, even my friends. I can't look at anything without suspecting it.
It'll do my head in.

<sigh> You'd better look after your side of the bargain.
It's the only reason i'm doing this.
|}
----

==Historical Cryptographers==

Some of the names mentioned in the logs share the names of historic cryptographers and mathematicians.

; Bazeries : French military cryptographer, the 'pragmatic man of cryptology'. Famous for breaking the French 'Great Cipher' created in the 17th century.
; Porta : Giovanni Battista Porta, Italian cryptographer and inventor of the Della Porta cipher - a polyalphabetic cipher with keyword.
; Ashford : the name of the village in Kent where John Wallis, 17th century mathematician, was born. He wrote among other things, about the quadrature of curves, logic, theology and cryptography.
; Carrick : the name of a Windows-based encryption application, designed by cryptographer Bruce Schneier.

Backdoor

2006-07-06T07:46:06Z

Buzman: /* General: Alternate To-Do list */

==Summary==

After discovering that [[V]] called someone at the [[Academy]]'s [[Crypto|Crypto Department]], [[Caine]] heads over to Crypto to investigate. He runs into his friend [[Neville Clark]], who is [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/dolor_sit_amet.html talkative], if obfuscating. The Cube Hunters entice Nev into sharing more information by giving him a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html puzzle], designed by [[User:jbd|jbd]], to solve. Nev takes the bait, and gives us a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracked_1.html backdoor] that leads to a gridded file system.

Dragging the commands onto the grid to create various configurations yields a series of log snippets. Some of the logs resemble the [[Perplex City Errorlogs]] that were found before the [[puzzle cards]] were released.

The interface can be accessed at the following URL:

http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/commandinterface/index.html

As of 17:08, 3 July 2006 (PDT), the puzzle is still being worked on. Join us in [irc://irc.chat-solutions.org:6667/#syzygy #syzygy], or see the discussion on the [[Talk:Backdoor|Talk]] page or at [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Unforums].

==Commands==

Through the combined work of '''jalapenodude''', '''pelrun''', and [[User:jbd|jbd]], #syzygy has determined that the commands appear to work as follows.

The program pointer starts with the highest command in the left-hand column. It moves through the grid one space at a time, as determined by the command in that space and which spaces have been used before.

Generally, the pointer moves in the following directions when it encounters each command. However, if the next square has already been "used", the next direction (listed in brackets) is attempted. If this square has already been used, then the next in the list will be tried, and so on and so on (although N.B. the list of these below is far from complete). Some exceptions to this may occur - possibly certain combinations of commands may not run this check?

<pre>
mount - se
zone - west (north, east, northeast, ...)
switch - se (...) (''Are you sure, goes NE on config 5 below?'')
rotate - north (northeast, then in clockwise order?)
copy - south (...)
flush - south (southeast, ...)
pwrite - e (south, ...)
popen - east (south, ...)
pread - west (south, ...)
</pre>

(This means the grids below are dependent on what commands were used to reach a particular square... But I'll leave it here for the time being -- Scribe.)

'''rotate''' does something different depending on where it is executed, but also (sometimes?) where it comes from. Here are some directions that occur:
<pre><nowiki>
e e e e s
s ne n n s
e n ne n s
ne n ne n s
ne n ne n n
</nowiki></pre>

However, it is possible for r3c5 to go north if entered from the west, for example.

The same goes for '''zone''':
<pre><nowiki>
e e e w s
s w w n n
e e e n w
n w w n n
n w w n n
</nowiki></pre>

'''End''' ends execution whenever it gets hit on a specific error message. It is very good for testing where the code is going. '''Cache''' seems to only work as an end point. '''Run''' can go anywhere that the program pointer isn't reaching.

A '''configuration''' is a set of commands placed on the grid so that the grid is valid and a log file is retrieved. The '''command path''' is the actual path that the pointer takes through the grid configuration. Different configurations may break down into the same command path.

Configurations and command paths start with ZO-MO, and usually end with either CACHE or FLUSH.

===Full Command Path List===

The first two numbers are the resulting configuration, the letter after is the variation, and the string is the command path, with each instruction cut to two letters in length. The list is alphabetized based on operation name, as a reference service. Please be sure to also place them above with their respective results, and to sort them in properly when added.

08B ZO-MO-CO-PR-RO-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
06A ZO-MO-CO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
01B ZO-MO-CO-RO-RO-RO-RO-RO-ZO-CA
03C ZO-MO-MO-SW-RO-CA
02B ZO-MO-PO-RO-PW-CA
02A ZO-MO-PO-RO-RO-RO-CA
03A ZO-MO-PO-RO-SW-CA
01A ZO-MO-PO-ZO-RO-RO-CA
13A ZO-MO-PR-PR-CO-CO-PW-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
11A ZO-MO-PR-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
08A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-RO-CA
09A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
10A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
07A ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-FL-ZO-CA
06B ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
02C ZO-MO-RO-CA
03B ZO-MO-SW-RO-CA
18A ZO-MO-SW-SW-ZO-ZO-ZO-PR-CA
12A ZO-MO-ZO-CO-PW-SW-RO-RO-SW-CA
19A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
20A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-RO-CA
04A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-RO-RO-PW-RO-CA
05A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-SW-RO-PW-RO-CA
16A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-PR-CA
15A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
14A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
17A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-CA

===Command/File Mapping===

Other than the linked commands, we also get these two errors...

unable: "Unable to access file"
unread: "Unable to get read handle"

The number of times the '''zone''', '''switch''', and '''rotate''' commands appears in a command path determines which file is displayed.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with one '''zone''' command''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with two '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|-
! 2
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_19:_Tajison_PW_Accelerator | Tajison]]
|-
! 3
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_20:_Nelis_Nuclear_Battery | Battery]]

|-
! 4
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] ||[[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with three '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with four '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 3
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 4
| unread || unread || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|}

==Discoveries==

Here are the various configurations and logs that have been discovered.

====General: Approaching the Master====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run pwrite cache / -- -- popen rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, pwrite, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run cache -- / -- -- rotate -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Approached the Master today about begining on an updated and
revised edition. V. pleased to discover he considers the idea
warmly. He actually said, 'My ideas are in good hands with you,
and you will of course receive full credit for the work.'
Somehow I expected more of a struggle. V. gracious indeed. He's
not quite the glory-hog SOME people have made him out to be, I
guess.</pre>

''the Master probably refers to [[Sente]]''

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message2.jpg]]
----

====General: Coffee====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- pwrite rotate flush / -- -- -- cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, flush, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Crypto Dept. Order Form

Coffee
Coffee!
COFFEE!</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message7.JPG]]
----

====General: Project Data====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>PROJECT DATA HEADER 1277 | Created 23156S</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Project_Data.JPG]]
----

====General: Kiteway disrupting the department====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, swtich, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount switch -- -- / run rotate copy switch cache / -- rotate pread -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pread, rotate, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>To: 55321801

FROM: MANSOOR H.

Kiteway's programs are disrupting the entire department. Breeding hostility
and distrust among amicable colleagues. The man doesn't belong here anymore,
why can't he keep his damned pet projects in his own office? Crypto is mine
now, not his.

Well, here are the metrics to show he's not minding his own business.

Number of times Kiteway has visited dept. offices this year: 78

And in 268: 129

And in 267: 23

Dept. suspicion level on the Howe-Panntonin Index: 8.8

And in 268: 7.3

And in 267: 4.5

Suspect the man has his own agenda and isn't sharing with the proper channels,
for example me and you. Suspect he is subverting the time and resources of my
faculty without consulting me ahead of time. Behaving as though he can't trust
his own senior fellows. Ridiculous. How long must we put up with this childish
rigmarole?</pre>

''MANSOOR H. probably refers to [[Hunan Mansoor]]'' 
''Kiteway probably refers to [[Sente Kiteway]]''
----

====General: Big Nothing====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone switch -- / -- pwrite rotate cache pread

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, pwrite, rotate, switch, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_16.JPG]]
----

====General: Krsa algorithm====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Notes:

To make this more precise, let Krsa be an RSA generator with associated security
parameter k and let Keys be the set of all moduli N that have positive probability
to be outbut by Krsa. Let Hash be a family of functions whose key-space is Keys and
such that HashN : { 0, 1}

-> Z

n for every N e Keys. Let DS = (Krsa, Sign, VG) be the digital signature scheme whose
signing and verifying algorithms are as follows:
Algorithm Sign N,p,qp,d (M)
y <- Hashn (M)
x <- yd mod N
Return x
Algorithm VGn,e (M,x)
y <- Hashn (M)
y

<- xe mod N
If y=y

then return 1 else return 0</pre>
----

====General: To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- cache -- / -- -- mount rotate -- / end end zone rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Check notes with lucas
Book test time
Upload amends
Mark 142 as done
Book holiday time</pre>

''lucas probably refers to [[Lucas Bazeries]]''

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message22.JPG]]
----

====General: Drinks====

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

(N.B. I also get this output using config 22, at time of writing... -- Scribe)

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>
From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Are we on for a drink after work tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I don know - who else might be coming?

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Do you want other people to come?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Of course. I a sociable creature.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So Ie noticed.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You should behave yourself.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I am being the perfect gentleman, as always.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Not sure about the perfect. Or the gentleman. ;-)

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So - the drink question. Other guests tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I think it would be good to invite the whole gang out and
see who comes along. It feels like ages since wee all got
together. It would be nice.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You sure?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Yes, I am.</pre>
----

====General: Alternate To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>i. set FEAL, LOKI
ii.prep IDEA
iii. log proc time
iv.write up
v. correlate with nov data
vi.send to cam</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message24.JPG]]
----

====Part: Smart Dust Cameras (ref: 72690B-0F)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen, zone, cache

::'''Command path:''' zone, mount, popen, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- rotate rotate / run -- copy rotate rotate / -- -- rotate cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 72690B-0F 
EXTERNAL REF: 43914D 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Smart Dust Cameras; corrected auto-power off firmware bugs, increased bandwidth.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message.jpg]]
----

====Part: Experimental remote TNI scanner (ref: 6032VQ-0J)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, switch, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- mount -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 6032VQ-0J 
EXTERNAL REF: 10086W 
 
DESCRIPTION: Neuro/Experimental remote TNI scanner; security and identification firmware updated for new [[Cognivia]] prototype.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message3.jpg]]
----

====Part: High Power phase-conjugate laser (ref: 384621-5A)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- –- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / rotate -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, rotate, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 384621-5A 
EXTERNAL REF: 9CE42T 
 
DESCRIPTION: Optics/High Power phase-conjugate laser; calibration and adjustment for high spaciotemporal accuracy.
|}

'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message4.png]]
----

====Part: Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field (ref: 3141PU-1M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / switch -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, switch, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3141PU-1M 
EXTERNAL REF: OUF12M 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field; interfaced with dedicated fibre network. Tested at 120% maximum tesla strength to ensure no field leakage.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message5.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nanoscale imager (ref: 62999E-3M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 62999E-3M 
EXTERNAL REF: 80EV21 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Nanoscale imager; reprogrammed for higher resolution and contrast on all material types.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message8.JPG]]
----

====Part: Reynolds ioniser (ref: 813QE2-7X)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch pread pread -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 813QE2-7X 
EXTERNAL REF: 9315WC 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Reynolds ioniser; adapted for use with Baker SMC-E for quick startup time.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message9.JPG]]
----

====Part: Active Noise Control system (ref: 477DI5-2Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- copy zone switch -- / -- pwrite switch rotate cache / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, copy, pwrite, switch, rotate, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 477DI5-2Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 0928ES 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Active Noise Control system; increased area effect range. Altered waveform-analysis algorithms, increased network size to 1024 nodes.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message10.JPG]]
----

====Part: Yorke-Takayuki simulator (ref: 5239JL-4M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / copy pread pread -- -- / copy switch -- -- -- / pwrite rotate switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, copy, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5239JL-4M 
EXTERNAL REF: 873AR8 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Yorke-Takayuki simulator; new compartment added for traffic analysis research.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message11.JPG]]
----

====Part: Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators (ref: 5BPK76-8H)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5BPK76-8H 
EXTERNAL REF: 7560WW 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators; debugged in line with requests from facility. Problems with intermittent field spiking between F and D types fixed.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message12.JPG]]
----

====Part: 174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock (ref: 254ID9-3R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 254ID9-3R 
EXTERNAL REF: HN424P 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock; locked time-signal to interface with dedicated fibre network and 3D imager.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message14.jpg]]
----

====Part: Broadman Nuclear decay RNG (ref: 3085NC-6R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / zone zone zone -- -- / pwrite rotate switch -- -- / -- -- -- cache --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, zone, pwrite, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3085NC-6R 
EXTERNAL REF: 7297CR 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Broadman Nuclear Decay RNG; upgraded statistical tests according to new guidelines.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message13.JPG]]
----

====Part: WHISK array (ref: 177ETC-1U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / cache -- -- switch -- / rotate pread zone zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, switch, zone, zone, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 177ETC-1U 
EXTERNAL REF: ET185C 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/WHISK array; debugged data traffic handling systems, added documentation to beta features.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message17.JPG]]
----

====Part: Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator (ref: 9451RZ-4U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- --/ -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 9451RZ-4U 
EXTERNAL REF: 811WS6 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator controller reconfigured to accept special material particles.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message19.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nelis Nuclear Isomer Battery (Hf-178-2m) (ref: 26637C-8Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- cache / -- -- switch -- rotate / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 26637C-8Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 5933EN 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Nelis Nuclear Isomer battery (Hf-178-2m); made compatible with facility electrical subsystem and dedicated fibre network. Enhanced burst mode added.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message20.JPG]]
----

====Part: Klebold plates (ref: 122C76-3S)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' mount zone rotate switch -- / -- rotate -- -- popen / -- -- switch zone zone / -- -- -- switch -- / -- -- cache pread zone

::'''Command Path:''' mount, rotate, zone, rotate, switch, popen, zone, zone, switch, switch, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 122C76-3S 
EXTERNAL REF: 45442R 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/[[Klebold plates]]; networked in array for large-scale 3D spatial scanning. Double redundancy.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message23.JPG]]
----

====Logs: Gatehouse 24====
When this configuration is run, a message '''Operation in progress''' appears. The screen then distorts and wavers. Finally, a log appears. Discussion on Unforums suggests that the logs may rotate, or appear randomly.

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- copy switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Output 1=====
::'''[[Helen Carrick]] and [[Idola Friedberg]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 143805 +000000
:: start 143805 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { friedberg, i {119yr} }

You really said that [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { carrick, h {624yr} }

I was hungry [!] I'm not diplomatic when I'm starving [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

FRIEDBERG, I

I bet you fifty lecks your stuff is wiped when you get back [.]

// preliminary review complete

CARRICK, H

Hah [,] I'd like to see him even try [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 2=====
::'''[[Camden Porta]] and [[Lucas Bazeries]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 055814 +000000
:: start 061055 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { porta, c {112yr} }

Where have you been [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { bazeries, l {520yr} }

So I'm a little late [.] Relax [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

PORTA, C

We have to hurry and get this thing done [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

Is he here yet [?]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

I think so [.] Let's hurry [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

I hope there's coffee [.]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

Focus on the project [,] dunderhead [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 3=====
::'''[[Rowan Ashford]] and [[Mark Wooster]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 192355 +000000
:: start 192401 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { ashford, r {737yr} }

Hey [,] wait up [.]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { wooster, m {019yr} }

Oh [,] sorry [.] Hard meeting today [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 23% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

ASHFORD, R

Do you ever wonder [...]

// preliminary review complete

WOOSTER, M

Don't say it [.]

// preliminary review complete

ASHFORD, R

I know [,] I know [.] No place is safe [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>
----

====Audio: Suspicious delivery guy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount -- / -- -- -- -- copy / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- cache

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 03-JAN-06 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/artists_quarter.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
If he dies, you realise that's it. You can do what you like to me - I don't care about '''me'''.

[[Robert_Drake|Someone in my block]] got beaten up the other night. He isn't a violent guy; he's a calligrapher. But he just got attacked well f ... nothing basically. Well I think it was random, but I don't think I believe in random any more.
Was it you?

Are you trying to scare me? You don't need to so just ... stop it.

I did what you wanted anyway. Last night ...

I worked until I was the only one left in the office. Must have been about 11 when this delivery guy turned up with a trolley full of boxes. And he ''did'' look a bit surprised to see me there.
These two big boxes were for us, so I signed for them and went next door to grab Angelica so she could open the stores.

Anyway, the boxes were really heavy, so the delivery guy wheeled the trolley into the stores and dropped them off there. Then I saw him slide one of our cases under the trolley; when he moved the trolley, it wasn't there anymore. It was quick but I'm sure he swiped something. Then he left, and Angelica locked the door.

I would have followed him ... well, probably ... but Angelica started talking to me about my research and I couldn't just rush off. I saw him go to the end of the corridor ... to the elevator, and he hit the down button. There's only the basement under us, but I think there might be passageways for internal mail and things. I honestly don't know. And I'm not going down there in the middle of the night, so don't ask. No matter what you threaten me with.

Ummm the delivery guy was about 6 foot, white, short dark hair. I haven't seen him before.

Keep an eye out, will you?
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Over and out====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_23.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 19-JAN-06? ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/police_raid_dis.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So this is it. Can't say I'm not glad it's over but, well, one day maybe you can tell me what this was all about.
I mean, I read the papers - police raids on subway stations - sounds like your kind of thing.

We've had a few more deliveries come in since January, but still no sign of the mystery man. It's been a different courier each time, and they've - they've all looked pretty innocent. The [[Viendenbourg]] messages are still going backwards and forwards.

I appreciate what you've done for my dad, but ... I've done my bit. That's it. That was the deal. You can go digging around in the tunnels if you like but don't expect me to do any more of your dirty work. You told me to stop, so I'm stopping.

Don't ever tell my dad about this.

Over and out.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Getting dodgy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_25.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Look this is getting seriously dodgy.

Last week, [[Lucas Bazeries|Lucas]] completely cut me out of a meeting, and [[Mansoor]] has been ripping into my white paper and...

I'm sure it's not professional, it's personal. They know what we're up to, I swear.
No I don't, I don't know anything. I'm losing it. Please, I can't be that important. You could get someone else.

The whole place is shutting down over [[Solstice Gambol|Solstice]]. You...you could get someone to break in here and I don't know...isotope tag one of the packages and track it you probably do that all the time...what do you need me for?

Well, happy holidays.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: 14th of July 2005====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount rotate rotate / -- cache -- rotate rotate / -- rotate pread zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, zone, pread, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 16:52:09, 17:19:23

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_27.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So you've got what you wanted.

It's Thursday the, what ... 14th of July? And here's your ''report''.

I don't know what you're expecting to hear but ... I don't know what's going on; it might be nothing. I ... I could be getting completely paranoid as well. I mean with you lot ''snooping'' round I'm already on eggshells.

<swallow> [[Camden Porta|Camden]] keeps watching me across the office - pretty sure he doesn't trust me.

I might be imagining it all I .. I dunno. Anyway, today I think I saw something odd. And it - and it might not be anything but if it ''keeps you happy'' here it is.

We got this delivery - we get deliveries all the time, you know hardware upgrades and stuff, but there was an ''extra'' item. It wasn't on the manifest. I only noticed it cos I was nearest the door when it all arrived, so I ended up signing for it.

So there was ... there was this packing case and, now I ''don't'' know what's in there. And it's locked in the stores now so I ... I can't get to it even if you want me to - it's about 5 feet high, 3 feet across and quite slim, like ... a painting or something.

So is this an art-theft thing? Is that what you're after - some kind of ''fence'' operation? And if you told me what to look for I might have a better chance of helping.

<tsk> Well - that's it. I'll ... I'll let you know if anything else happens.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Encryption themes====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 19:20:54, 19:58:48, 20:02:01, 20:13:45, 20:30:37, 20:57:23, 21:01:26, 21:26:08

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_29.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' 24/25-SEP-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/weekend_brings.html link]) or 01-OCT-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/museum_proteste.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
I saw my dad the other day so, thanks, he told me about everything and... Well I’m, I’m just glad there’s a point to all this; he’s... he’s looking much better... and I suppose that means that you’re happy with how I’m doing, so I’m... probably on the right track?

I’ve been keeping an eye on the deliveries here, um I don’t think there has been anything funny for weeks now, but , you’know, I ''might'' have missed something. There ''have'' been a couple of odd projects coming across my desk though. Nobody ever gets the full picture here, but I’ve noticed some themes in the encryption work I’m doing, for a start it’s pretty advanced, everything’s been marked for ‘quantum’ (which isn’t perfect yet, but it’s about the highest level we’ve got). But <sigh> there are a couple of words that keep coming up too and... well, I <stumbles over words> I don’t have a clear picture of what they mean, but maybe they’ll mean something to you, the sender or the recipient is always called ‘[[Viendenbourg]]’ and there are all these references to ‘the material’ and how much of it they’ve got. I know I’m not seeing all the messages, they spread the work around – you’know, security - but only a few of us can handle quantum encryption so I’m seeing a ''fair chunk'' of the correspondence. It just seems odd it needs to be so secret, so... that’s why I mention it.

I’d better go soon, there’s umm, a protest outside the museum and it will take me ages to get past them. Anyway... I can’t think of anything else... nope that’s it.
|}
----

====Audio: Packing case gone====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40 (22-24 [?])

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_30.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' ??

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Well, hello again.

<sigh> I hate talking into these things.
Hang on, I think someone's coming! <rustly noises>
No, no, it's alright.

Right, okay... that packing case... it's disappeared.

I don't know when it went, but it's not there today. So I.. I think I saw it a couple of days ago... that was the last time. Not much help, I know.

I gave the case a bit of a kick the other day, to see if I could hear what was in there. I think it was tech stuff.

Anyway, I'm meeting up with a guy for lunch tomorrow, and he's kind of a hardware freak. So I might try kind of nudging him, see if there's anything going on. He's a nice guy, so he might be helpful.

I'm not going to do anything, y'know, just to get information for you. It's bad enough sneaking around like this. I can't just talk to people anymore, it's like I'm always interrogating them, even my friends. I can't look at anything without suspecting it.
It'll do my head in.

<sigh> You'd better look after your side of the bargain.
It's the only reason i'm doing this.
|}
----

==Historical Cryptographers==

Some of the names mentioned in the logs share the names of historic cryptographers and mathematicians.

; Bazeries : French military cryptographer, the 'pragmatic man of cryptology'. Famous for breaking the French 'Great Cipher' created in the 17th century.
; Porta : Giovanni Battista Porta, Italian cryptographer and inventor of the Della Porta cipher - a polyalphabetic cipher with keyword.
; Ashford : the name of the village in Kent where John Wallis, 17th century mathematician, was born. He wrote among other things, about the quadrature of curves, logic, theology and cryptography.
; Carrick : the name of a Windows-based encryption application, designed by cryptographer Bruce Schneier.

Backdoor

2006-07-06T07:44:08Z

Buzman: /* Output */

==Summary==

After discovering that [[V]] called someone at the [[Academy]]'s [[Crypto|Crypto Department]], [[Caine]] heads over to Crypto to investigate. He runs into his friend [[Neville Clark]], who is [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/dolor_sit_amet.html talkative], if obfuscating. The Cube Hunters entice Nev into sharing more information by giving him a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html puzzle], designed by [[User:jbd|jbd]], to solve. Nev takes the bait, and gives us a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracked_1.html backdoor] that leads to a gridded file system.

Dragging the commands onto the grid to create various configurations yields a series of log snippets. Some of the logs resemble the [[Perplex City Errorlogs]] that were found before the [[puzzle cards]] were released.

The interface can be accessed at the following URL:

http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/commandinterface/index.html

As of 17:08, 3 July 2006 (PDT), the puzzle is still being worked on. Join us in [irc://irc.chat-solutions.org:6667/#syzygy #syzygy], or see the discussion on the [[Talk:Backdoor|Talk]] page or at [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Unforums].

==Commands==

Through the combined work of '''jalapenodude''', '''pelrun''', and [[User:jbd|jbd]], #syzygy has determined that the commands appear to work as follows.

The program pointer starts with the highest command in the left-hand column. It moves through the grid one space at a time, as determined by the command in that space and which spaces have been used before.

Generally, the pointer moves in the following directions when it encounters each command. However, if the next square has already been "used", the next direction (listed in brackets) is attempted. If this square has already been used, then the next in the list will be tried, and so on and so on (although N.B. the list of these below is far from complete). Some exceptions to this may occur - possibly certain combinations of commands may not run this check?

<pre>
mount - se
zone - west (north, east, northeast, ...)
switch - se (...) (''Are you sure, goes NE on config 5 below?'')
rotate - north (northeast, then in clockwise order?)
copy - south (...)
flush - south (southeast, ...)
pwrite - e (south, ...)
popen - east (south, ...)
pread - west (south, ...)
</pre>

(This means the grids below are dependent on what commands were used to reach a particular square... But I'll leave it here for the time being -- Scribe.)

'''rotate''' does something different depending on where it is executed, but also (sometimes?) where it comes from. Here are some directions that occur:
<pre><nowiki>
e e e e s
s ne n n s
e n ne n s
ne n ne n s
ne n ne n n
</nowiki></pre>

However, it is possible for r3c5 to go north if entered from the west, for example.

The same goes for '''zone''':
<pre><nowiki>
e e e w s
s w w n n
e e e n w
n w w n n
n w w n n
</nowiki></pre>

'''End''' ends execution whenever it gets hit on a specific error message. It is very good for testing where the code is going. '''Cache''' seems to only work as an end point. '''Run''' can go anywhere that the program pointer isn't reaching.

A '''configuration''' is a set of commands placed on the grid so that the grid is valid and a log file is retrieved. The '''command path''' is the actual path that the pointer takes through the grid configuration. Different configurations may break down into the same command path.

Configurations and command paths start with ZO-MO, and usually end with either CACHE or FLUSH.

===Full Command Path List===

The first two numbers are the resulting configuration, the letter after is the variation, and the string is the command path, with each instruction cut to two letters in length. The list is alphabetized based on operation name, as a reference service. Please be sure to also place them above with their respective results, and to sort them in properly when added.

08B ZO-MO-CO-PR-RO-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
06A ZO-MO-CO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
01B ZO-MO-CO-RO-RO-RO-RO-RO-ZO-CA
03C ZO-MO-MO-SW-RO-CA
02B ZO-MO-PO-RO-PW-CA
02A ZO-MO-PO-RO-RO-RO-CA
03A ZO-MO-PO-RO-SW-CA
01A ZO-MO-PO-ZO-RO-RO-CA
13A ZO-MO-PR-PR-CO-CO-PW-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
11A ZO-MO-PR-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
08A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-RO-CA
09A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
10A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
07A ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-FL-ZO-CA
06B ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
02C ZO-MO-RO-CA
03B ZO-MO-SW-RO-CA
18A ZO-MO-SW-SW-ZO-ZO-ZO-PR-CA
12A ZO-MO-ZO-CO-PW-SW-RO-RO-SW-CA
19A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
20A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-RO-CA
04A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-RO-RO-PW-RO-CA
05A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-SW-RO-PW-RO-CA
16A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-PR-CA
15A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
14A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
17A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-CA

===Command/File Mapping===

Other than the linked commands, we also get these two errors...

unable: "Unable to access file"
unread: "Unable to get read handle"

The number of times the '''zone''', '''switch''', and '''rotate''' commands appears in a command path determines which file is displayed.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with one '''zone''' command''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with two '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|-
! 2
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_19:_Tajison_PW_Accelerator | Tajison]]
|-
! 3
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_20:_Nelis_Nuclear_Battery | Battery]]

|-
! 4
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] ||[[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with three '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with four '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 3
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 4
| unread || unread || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|}

==Discoveries==

Here are the various configurations and logs that have been discovered.

====General: Approaching the Master====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run pwrite cache / -- -- popen rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, pwrite, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run cache -- / -- -- rotate -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Approached the Master today about begining on an updated and
revised edition. V. pleased to discover he considers the idea
warmly. He actually said, 'My ideas are in good hands with you,
and you will of course receive full credit for the work.'
Somehow I expected more of a struggle. V. gracious indeed. He's
not quite the glory-hog SOME people have made him out to be, I
guess.</pre>

''the Master probably refers to [[Sente]]''

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message2.jpg]]
----

====General: Coffee====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- pwrite rotate flush / -- -- -- cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, flush, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Crypto Dept. Order Form

Coffee
Coffee!
COFFEE!</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message7.JPG]]
----

====General: Project Data====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>PROJECT DATA HEADER 1277 | Created 23156S</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Project_Data.JPG]]
----

====General: Kiteway disrupting the department====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, swtich, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount switch -- -- / run rotate copy switch cache / -- rotate pread -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pread, rotate, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>To: 55321801

FROM: MANSOOR H.

Kiteway's programs are disrupting the entire department. Breeding hostility
and distrust among amicable colleagues. The man doesn't belong here anymore,
why can't he keep his damned pet projects in his own office? Crypto is mine
now, not his.

Well, here are the metrics to show he's not minding his own business.

Number of times Kiteway has visited dept. offices this year: 78

And in 268: 129

And in 267: 23

Dept. suspicion level on the Howe-Panntonin Index: 8.8

And in 268: 7.3

And in 267: 4.5

Suspect the man has his own agenda and isn't sharing with the proper channels,
for example me and you. Suspect he is subverting the time and resources of my
faculty without consulting me ahead of time. Behaving as though he can't trust
his own senior fellows. Ridiculous. How long must we put up with this childish
rigmarole?</pre>

''MANSOOR H. probably refers to [[Hunan Mansoor]]'' 
''Kiteway probably refers to [[Sente Kiteway]]''
----

====General: Big Nothing====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone switch -- / -- pwrite rotate cache pread

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, pwrite, rotate, switch, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_16.JPG]]
----

====General: Krsa algorithm====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Notes:

To make this more precise, let Krsa be an RSA generator with associated security
parameter k and let Keys be the set of all moduli N that have positive probability
to be outbut by Krsa. Let Hash be a family of functions whose key-space is Keys and
such that HashN : { 0, 1}

-> Z

n for every N e Keys. Let DS = (Krsa, Sign, VG) be the digital signature scheme whose
signing and verifying algorithms are as follows:
Algorithm Sign N,p,qp,d (M)
y <- Hashn (M)
x <- yd mod N
Return x
Algorithm VGn,e (M,x)
y <- Hashn (M)
y

<- xe mod N
If y=y

then return 1 else return 0</pre>
----

====General: To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- cache -- / -- -- mount rotate -- / end end zone rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Check notes with lucas
Book test time
Upload amends
Mark 142 as done
Book holiday time</pre>

''lucas probably refers to [[Lucas Bazeries]]''

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message22.JPG]]
----

====General: Drinks====

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

(N.B. I also get this output using config 22, at time of writing... -- Scribe)

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>
From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Are we on for a drink after work tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I don know - who else might be coming?

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Do you want other people to come?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Of course. I a sociable creature.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So Ie noticed.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You should behave yourself.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I am being the perfect gentleman, as always.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Not sure about the perfect. Or the gentleman. ;-)

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So - the drink question. Other guests tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I think it would be good to invite the whole gang out and
see who comes along. It feels like ages since wee all got
together. It would be nice.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You sure?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Yes, I am.</pre>
----

====General: Alternate To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>i. set FEAL, LOKI
ii.prep IDEA
iii. log proc time
iv.write up
v. correlate with nov data
vi.send to cam</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message24.JPG]]

====Part: Smart Dust Cameras (ref: 72690B-0F)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen, zone, cache

::'''Command path:''' zone, mount, popen, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- rotate rotate / run -- copy rotate rotate / -- -- rotate cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 72690B-0F 
EXTERNAL REF: 43914D 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Smart Dust Cameras; corrected auto-power off firmware bugs, increased bandwidth.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message.jpg]]
----

====Part: Experimental remote TNI scanner (ref: 6032VQ-0J)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, switch, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- mount -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 6032VQ-0J 
EXTERNAL REF: 10086W 
 
DESCRIPTION: Neuro/Experimental remote TNI scanner; security and identification firmware updated for new [[Cognivia]] prototype.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message3.jpg]]
----

====Part: High Power phase-conjugate laser (ref: 384621-5A)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- –- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / rotate -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, rotate, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 384621-5A 
EXTERNAL REF: 9CE42T 
 
DESCRIPTION: Optics/High Power phase-conjugate laser; calibration and adjustment for high spaciotemporal accuracy.
|}

'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message4.png]]
----

====Part: Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field (ref: 3141PU-1M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / switch -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, switch, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3141PU-1M 
EXTERNAL REF: OUF12M 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field; interfaced with dedicated fibre network. Tested at 120% maximum tesla strength to ensure no field leakage.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message5.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nanoscale imager (ref: 62999E-3M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 62999E-3M 
EXTERNAL REF: 80EV21 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Nanoscale imager; reprogrammed for higher resolution and contrast on all material types.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message8.JPG]]
----

====Part: Reynolds ioniser (ref: 813QE2-7X)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch pread pread -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 813QE2-7X 
EXTERNAL REF: 9315WC 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Reynolds ioniser; adapted for use with Baker SMC-E for quick startup time.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message9.JPG]]
----

====Part: Active Noise Control system (ref: 477DI5-2Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- copy zone switch -- / -- pwrite switch rotate cache / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, copy, pwrite, switch, rotate, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 477DI5-2Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 0928ES 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Active Noise Control system; increased area effect range. Altered waveform-analysis algorithms, increased network size to 1024 nodes.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message10.JPG]]
----

====Part: Yorke-Takayuki simulator (ref: 5239JL-4M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / copy pread pread -- -- / copy switch -- -- -- / pwrite rotate switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, copy, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5239JL-4M 
EXTERNAL REF: 873AR8 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Yorke-Takayuki simulator; new compartment added for traffic analysis research.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message11.JPG]]
----

====Part: Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators (ref: 5BPK76-8H)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5BPK76-8H 
EXTERNAL REF: 7560WW 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators; debugged in line with requests from facility. Problems with intermittent field spiking between F and D types fixed.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message12.JPG]]
----

====Part: 174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock (ref: 254ID9-3R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 254ID9-3R 
EXTERNAL REF: HN424P 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock; locked time-signal to interface with dedicated fibre network and 3D imager.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message14.jpg]]
----

====Part: Broadman Nuclear decay RNG (ref: 3085NC-6R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / zone zone zone -- -- / pwrite rotate switch -- -- / -- -- -- cache --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, zone, pwrite, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3085NC-6R 
EXTERNAL REF: 7297CR 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Broadman Nuclear Decay RNG; upgraded statistical tests according to new guidelines.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message13.JPG]]
----

====Part: WHISK array (ref: 177ETC-1U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / cache -- -- switch -- / rotate pread zone zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, switch, zone, zone, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 177ETC-1U 
EXTERNAL REF: ET185C 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/WHISK array; debugged data traffic handling systems, added documentation to beta features.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message17.JPG]]
----

====Part: Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator (ref: 9451RZ-4U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- --/ -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 9451RZ-4U 
EXTERNAL REF: 811WS6 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator controller reconfigured to accept special material particles.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message19.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nelis Nuclear Isomer Battery (Hf-178-2m) (ref: 26637C-8Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- cache / -- -- switch -- rotate / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 26637C-8Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 5933EN 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Nelis Nuclear Isomer battery (Hf-178-2m); made compatible with facility electrical subsystem and dedicated fibre network. Enhanced burst mode added.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message20.JPG]]
----

====Part: Klebold plates (ref: 122C76-3S)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' mount zone rotate switch -- / -- rotate -- -- popen / -- -- switch zone zone / -- -- -- switch -- / -- -- cache pread zone

::'''Command Path:''' mount, rotate, zone, rotate, switch, popen, zone, zone, switch, switch, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 122C76-3S 
EXTERNAL REF: 45442R 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/[[Klebold plates]]; networked in array for large-scale 3D spatial scanning. Double redundancy.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message23.JPG]]
----

====Logs: Gatehouse 24====
When this configuration is run, a message '''Operation in progress''' appears. The screen then distorts and wavers. Finally, a log appears. Discussion on Unforums suggests that the logs may rotate, or appear randomly.

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- copy switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Output 1=====
::'''[[Helen Carrick]] and [[Idola Friedberg]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 143805 +000000
:: start 143805 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { friedberg, i {119yr} }

You really said that [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { carrick, h {624yr} }

I was hungry [!] I'm not diplomatic when I'm starving [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

FRIEDBERG, I

I bet you fifty lecks your stuff is wiped when you get back [.]

// preliminary review complete

CARRICK, H

Hah [,] I'd like to see him even try [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 2=====
::'''[[Camden Porta]] and [[Lucas Bazeries]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 055814 +000000
:: start 061055 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { porta, c {112yr} }

Where have you been [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { bazeries, l {520yr} }

So I'm a little late [.] Relax [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

PORTA, C

We have to hurry and get this thing done [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

Is he here yet [?]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

I think so [.] Let's hurry [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

I hope there's coffee [.]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

Focus on the project [,] dunderhead [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 3=====
::'''[[Rowan Ashford]] and [[Mark Wooster]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 192355 +000000
:: start 192401 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { ashford, r {737yr} }

Hey [,] wait up [.]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { wooster, m {019yr} }

Oh [,] sorry [.] Hard meeting today [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 23% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

ASHFORD, R

Do you ever wonder [...]

// preliminary review complete

WOOSTER, M

Don't say it [.]

// preliminary review complete

ASHFORD, R

I know [,] I know [.] No place is safe [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>
----

====Audio: Suspicious delivery guy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount -- / -- -- -- -- copy / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- cache

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 03-JAN-06 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/artists_quarter.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
If he dies, you realise that's it. You can do what you like to me - I don't care about '''me'''.

[[Robert_Drake|Someone in my block]] got beaten up the other night. He isn't a violent guy; he's a calligrapher. But he just got attacked well f ... nothing basically. Well I think it was random, but I don't think I believe in random any more.
Was it you?

Are you trying to scare me? You don't need to so just ... stop it.

I did what you wanted anyway. Last night ...

I worked until I was the only one left in the office. Must have been about 11 when this delivery guy turned up with a trolley full of boxes. And he ''did'' look a bit surprised to see me there.
These two big boxes were for us, so I signed for them and went next door to grab Angelica so she could open the stores.

Anyway, the boxes were really heavy, so the delivery guy wheeled the trolley into the stores and dropped them off there. Then I saw him slide one of our cases under the trolley; when he moved the trolley, it wasn't there anymore. It was quick but I'm sure he swiped something. Then he left, and Angelica locked the door.

I would have followed him ... well, probably ... but Angelica started talking to me about my research and I couldn't just rush off. I saw him go to the end of the corridor ... to the elevator, and he hit the down button. There's only the basement under us, but I think there might be passageways for internal mail and things. I honestly don't know. And I'm not going down there in the middle of the night, so don't ask. No matter what you threaten me with.

Ummm the delivery guy was about 6 foot, white, short dark hair. I haven't seen him before.

Keep an eye out, will you?
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Over and out====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_23.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 19-JAN-06? ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/police_raid_dis.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So this is it. Can't say I'm not glad it's over but, well, one day maybe you can tell me what this was all about.
I mean, I read the papers - police raids on subway stations - sounds like your kind of thing.

We've had a few more deliveries come in since January, but still no sign of the mystery man. It's been a different courier each time, and they've - they've all looked pretty innocent. The [[Viendenbourg]] messages are still going backwards and forwards.

I appreciate what you've done for my dad, but ... I've done my bit. That's it. That was the deal. You can go digging around in the tunnels if you like but don't expect me to do any more of your dirty work. You told me to stop, so I'm stopping.

Don't ever tell my dad about this.

Over and out.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Getting dodgy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_25.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Look this is getting seriously dodgy.

Last week, [[Lucas Bazeries|Lucas]] completely cut me out of a meeting, and [[Mansoor]] has been ripping into my white paper and...

I'm sure it's not professional, it's personal. They know what we're up to, I swear.
No I don't, I don't know anything. I'm losing it. Please, I can't be that important. You could get someone else.

The whole place is shutting down over [[Solstice Gambol|Solstice]]. You...you could get someone to break in here and I don't know...isotope tag one of the packages and track it you probably do that all the time...what do you need me for?

Well, happy holidays.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: 14th of July 2005====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount rotate rotate / -- cache -- rotate rotate / -- rotate pread zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, zone, pread, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 16:52:09, 17:19:23

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_27.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So you've got what you wanted.

It's Thursday the, what ... 14th of July? And here's your ''report''.

I don't know what you're expecting to hear but ... I don't know what's going on; it might be nothing. I ... I could be getting completely paranoid as well. I mean with you lot ''snooping'' round I'm already on eggshells.

<swallow> [[Camden Porta|Camden]] keeps watching me across the office - pretty sure he doesn't trust me.

I might be imagining it all I .. I dunno. Anyway, today I think I saw something odd. And it - and it might not be anything but if it ''keeps you happy'' here it is.

We got this delivery - we get deliveries all the time, you know hardware upgrades and stuff, but there was an ''extra'' item. It wasn't on the manifest. I only noticed it cos I was nearest the door when it all arrived, so I ended up signing for it.

So there was ... there was this packing case and, now I ''don't'' know what's in there. And it's locked in the stores now so I ... I can't get to it even if you want me to - it's about 5 feet high, 3 feet across and quite slim, like ... a painting or something.

So is this an art-theft thing? Is that what you're after - some kind of ''fence'' operation? And if you told me what to look for I might have a better chance of helping.

<tsk> Well - that's it. I'll ... I'll let you know if anything else happens.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Encryption themes====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 19:20:54, 19:58:48, 20:02:01, 20:13:45, 20:30:37, 20:57:23, 21:01:26, 21:26:08

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_29.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' 24/25-SEP-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/weekend_brings.html link]) or 01-OCT-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/museum_proteste.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
I saw my dad the other day so, thanks, he told me about everything and... Well I’m, I’m just glad there’s a point to all this; he’s... he’s looking much better... and I suppose that means that you’re happy with how I’m doing, so I’m... probably on the right track?

I’ve been keeping an eye on the deliveries here, um I don’t think there has been anything funny for weeks now, but , you’know, I ''might'' have missed something. There ''have'' been a couple of odd projects coming across my desk though. Nobody ever gets the full picture here, but I’ve noticed some themes in the encryption work I’m doing, for a start it’s pretty advanced, everything’s been marked for ‘quantum’ (which isn’t perfect yet, but it’s about the highest level we’ve got). But <sigh> there are a couple of words that keep coming up too and... well, I <stumbles over words> I don’t have a clear picture of what they mean, but maybe they’ll mean something to you, the sender or the recipient is always called ‘[[Viendenbourg]]’ and there are all these references to ‘the material’ and how much of it they’ve got. I know I’m not seeing all the messages, they spread the work around – you’know, security - but only a few of us can handle quantum encryption so I’m seeing a ''fair chunk'' of the correspondence. It just seems odd it needs to be so secret, so... that’s why I mention it.

I’d better go soon, there’s umm, a protest outside the museum and it will take me ages to get past them. Anyway... I can’t think of anything else... nope that’s it.
|}
----

====Audio: Packing case gone====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40 (22-24 [?])

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_30.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' ??

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Well, hello again.

<sigh> I hate talking into these things.
Hang on, I think someone's coming! <rustly noises>
No, no, it's alright.

Right, okay... that packing case... it's disappeared.

I don't know when it went, but it's not there today. So I.. I think I saw it a couple of days ago... that was the last time. Not much help, I know.

I gave the case a bit of a kick the other day, to see if I could hear what was in there. I think it was tech stuff.

Anyway, I'm meeting up with a guy for lunch tomorrow, and he's kind of a hardware freak. So I might try kind of nudging him, see if there's anything going on. He's a nice guy, so he might be helpful.

I'm not going to do anything, y'know, just to get information for you. It's bad enough sneaking around like this. I can't just talk to people anymore, it's like I'm always interrogating them, even my friends. I can't look at anything without suspecting it.
It'll do my head in.

<sigh> You'd better look after your side of the bargain.
It's the only reason i'm doing this.
|}
----

==Historical Cryptographers==

Some of the names mentioned in the logs share the names of historic cryptographers and mathematicians.

; Bazeries : French military cryptographer, the 'pragmatic man of cryptology'. Famous for breaking the French 'Great Cipher' created in the 17th century.
; Porta : Giovanni Battista Porta, Italian cryptographer and inventor of the Della Porta cipher - a polyalphabetic cipher with keyword.
; Ashford : the name of the village in Kent where John Wallis, 17th century mathematician, was born. He wrote among other things, about the quadrature of curves, logic, theology and cryptography.
; Carrick : the name of a Windows-based encryption application, designed by cryptographer Bruce Schneier.

Backdoor

2006-07-06T07:43:44Z

Buzman: Added links

==Summary==

After discovering that [[V]] called someone at the [[Academy]]'s [[Crypto|Crypto Department]], [[Caine]] heads over to Crypto to investigate. He runs into his friend [[Neville Clark]], who is [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/dolor_sit_amet.html talkative], if obfuscating. The Cube Hunters entice Nev into sharing more information by giving him a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html puzzle], designed by [[User:jbd|jbd]], to solve. Nev takes the bait, and gives us a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracked_1.html backdoor] that leads to a gridded file system.

Dragging the commands onto the grid to create various configurations yields a series of log snippets. Some of the logs resemble the [[Perplex City Errorlogs]] that were found before the [[puzzle cards]] were released.

The interface can be accessed at the following URL:

http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/commandinterface/index.html

As of 17:08, 3 July 2006 (PDT), the puzzle is still being worked on. Join us in [irc://irc.chat-solutions.org:6667/#syzygy #syzygy], or see the discussion on the [[Talk:Backdoor|Talk]] page or at [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Unforums].

==Commands==

Through the combined work of '''jalapenodude''', '''pelrun''', and [[User:jbd|jbd]], #syzygy has determined that the commands appear to work as follows.

The program pointer starts with the highest command in the left-hand column. It moves through the grid one space at a time, as determined by the command in that space and which spaces have been used before.

Generally, the pointer moves in the following directions when it encounters each command. However, if the next square has already been "used", the next direction (listed in brackets) is attempted. If this square has already been used, then the next in the list will be tried, and so on and so on (although N.B. the list of these below is far from complete). Some exceptions to this may occur - possibly certain combinations of commands may not run this check?

<pre>
mount - se
zone - west (north, east, northeast, ...)
switch - se (...) (''Are you sure, goes NE on config 5 below?'')
rotate - north (northeast, then in clockwise order?)
copy - south (...)
flush - south (southeast, ...)
pwrite - e (south, ...)
popen - east (south, ...)
pread - west (south, ...)
</pre>

(This means the grids below are dependent on what commands were used to reach a particular square... But I'll leave it here for the time being -- Scribe.)

'''rotate''' does something different depending on where it is executed, but also (sometimes?) where it comes from. Here are some directions that occur:
<pre><nowiki>
e e e e s
s ne n n s
e n ne n s
ne n ne n s
ne n ne n n
</nowiki></pre>

However, it is possible for r3c5 to go north if entered from the west, for example.

The same goes for '''zone''':
<pre><nowiki>
e e e w s
s w w n n
e e e n w
n w w n n
n w w n n
</nowiki></pre>

'''End''' ends execution whenever it gets hit on a specific error message. It is very good for testing where the code is going. '''Cache''' seems to only work as an end point. '''Run''' can go anywhere that the program pointer isn't reaching.

A '''configuration''' is a set of commands placed on the grid so that the grid is valid and a log file is retrieved. The '''command path''' is the actual path that the pointer takes through the grid configuration. Different configurations may break down into the same command path.

Configurations and command paths start with ZO-MO, and usually end with either CACHE or FLUSH.

===Full Command Path List===

The first two numbers are the resulting configuration, the letter after is the variation, and the string is the command path, with each instruction cut to two letters in length. The list is alphabetized based on operation name, as a reference service. Please be sure to also place them above with their respective results, and to sort them in properly when added.

08B ZO-MO-CO-PR-RO-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
06A ZO-MO-CO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
01B ZO-MO-CO-RO-RO-RO-RO-RO-ZO-CA
03C ZO-MO-MO-SW-RO-CA
02B ZO-MO-PO-RO-PW-CA
02A ZO-MO-PO-RO-RO-RO-CA
03A ZO-MO-PO-RO-SW-CA
01A ZO-MO-PO-ZO-RO-RO-CA
13A ZO-MO-PR-PR-CO-CO-PW-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
11A ZO-MO-PR-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
08A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-RO-CA
09A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
10A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
07A ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-FL-ZO-CA
06B ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
02C ZO-MO-RO-CA
03B ZO-MO-SW-RO-CA
18A ZO-MO-SW-SW-ZO-ZO-ZO-PR-CA
12A ZO-MO-ZO-CO-PW-SW-RO-RO-SW-CA
19A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
20A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-RO-CA
04A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-RO-RO-PW-RO-CA
05A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-SW-RO-PW-RO-CA
16A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-PR-CA
15A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
14A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
17A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-CA

===Command/File Mapping===

Other than the linked commands, we also get these two errors...

unable: "Unable to access file"
unread: "Unable to get read handle"

The number of times the '''zone''', '''switch''', and '''rotate''' commands appears in a command path determines which file is displayed.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with one '''zone''' command''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with two '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|-
! 2
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_19:_Tajison_PW_Accelerator | Tajison]]
|-
! 3
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_20:_Nelis_Nuclear_Battery | Battery]]

|-
! 4
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] ||[[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with three '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with four '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 3
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 4
| unread || unread || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|}

==Discoveries==

Here are the various configurations and logs that have been discovered.

====General: Approaching the Master====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run pwrite cache / -- -- popen rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, pwrite, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run cache -- / -- -- rotate -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Approached the Master today about begining on an updated and
revised edition. V. pleased to discover he considers the idea
warmly. He actually said, 'My ideas are in good hands with you,
and you will of course receive full credit for the work.'
Somehow I expected more of a struggle. V. gracious indeed. He's
not quite the glory-hog SOME people have made him out to be, I
guess.</pre>

''the Master probably refers to [[Sente]]''

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message2.jpg]]
----

====General: Coffee====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- pwrite rotate flush / -- -- -- cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, flush, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Crypto Dept. Order Form

Coffee
Coffee!
COFFEE!</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message7.JPG]]
----

====General: Project Data====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>PROJECT DATA HEADER 1277 | Created 23156S</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Project_Data.JPG]]
----

====General: Kiteway disrupting the department====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, swtich, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount switch -- -- / run rotate copy switch cache / -- rotate pread -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pread, rotate, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>To: 55321801

FROM: MANSOOR H.

Kiteway's programs are disrupting the entire department. Breeding hostility
and distrust among amicable colleagues. The man doesn't belong here anymore,
why can't he keep his damned pet projects in his own office? Crypto is mine
now, not his.

Well, here are the metrics to show he's not minding his own business.

Number of times Kiteway has visited dept. offices this year: 78

And in 268: 129

And in 267: 23

Dept. suspicion level on the Howe-Panntonin Index: 8.8

And in 268: 7.3

And in 267: 4.5

Suspect the man has his own agenda and isn't sharing with the proper channels,
for example me and you. Suspect he is subverting the time and resources of my
faculty without consulting me ahead of time. Behaving as though he can't trust
his own senior fellows. Ridiculous. How long must we put up with this childish
rigmarole?</pre>

''MANSOOR H. probably refers to [[Hunan Mansoor]]''
''Kiteway probably refers to [[Sente Kiteway]]''
----

====General: Big Nothing====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone switch -- / -- pwrite rotate cache pread

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, pwrite, rotate, switch, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_16.JPG]]
----

====General: Krsa algorithm====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Notes:

To make this more precise, let Krsa be an RSA generator with associated security
parameter k and let Keys be the set of all moduli N that have positive probability
to be outbut by Krsa. Let Hash be a family of functions whose key-space is Keys and
such that HashN : { 0, 1}

-> Z

n for every N e Keys. Let DS = (Krsa, Sign, VG) be the digital signature scheme whose
signing and verifying algorithms are as follows:
Algorithm Sign N,p,qp,d (M)
y <- Hashn (M)
x <- yd mod N
Return x
Algorithm VGn,e (M,x)
y <- Hashn (M)
y

<- xe mod N
If y=y

then return 1 else return 0</pre>
----

====General: To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- cache -- / -- -- mount rotate -- / end end zone rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Check notes with lucas
Book test time
Upload amends
Mark 142 as done
Book holiday time</pre>

''lucas probably refers to [[Lucas Bazeries]]''

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message22.JPG]]
----

====General: Drinks====

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

(N.B. I also get this output using config 22, at time of writing... -- Scribe)

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>
From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Are we on for a drink after work tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I don know - who else might be coming?

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Do you want other people to come?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Of course. I a sociable creature.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So Ie noticed.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You should behave yourself.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I am being the perfect gentleman, as always.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Not sure about the perfect. Or the gentleman. ;-)

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So - the drink question. Other guests tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I think it would be good to invite the whole gang out and
see who comes along. It feels like ages since wee all got
together. It would be nice.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You sure?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Yes, I am.</pre>
----

====General: Alternate To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>i. set FEAL, LOKI
ii.prep IDEA
iii. log proc time
iv.write up
v. correlate with nov data
vi.send to cam</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message24.JPG]]

====Part: Smart Dust Cameras (ref: 72690B-0F)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen, zone, cache

::'''Command path:''' zone, mount, popen, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- rotate rotate / run -- copy rotate rotate / -- -- rotate cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 72690B-0F 
EXTERNAL REF: 43914D 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Smart Dust Cameras; corrected auto-power off firmware bugs, increased bandwidth.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message.jpg]]
----

====Part: Experimental remote TNI scanner (ref: 6032VQ-0J)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, switch, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- mount -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 6032VQ-0J 
EXTERNAL REF: 10086W 
 
DESCRIPTION: Neuro/Experimental remote TNI scanner; security and identification firmware updated for new [[Cognivia]] prototype.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message3.jpg]]
----

====Part: High Power phase-conjugate laser (ref: 384621-5A)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- –- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / rotate -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, rotate, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 384621-5A 
EXTERNAL REF: 9CE42T 
 
DESCRIPTION: Optics/High Power phase-conjugate laser; calibration and adjustment for high spaciotemporal accuracy.
|}

'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message4.png]]
----

====Part: Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field (ref: 3141PU-1M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / switch -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, switch, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3141PU-1M 
EXTERNAL REF: OUF12M 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field; interfaced with dedicated fibre network. Tested at 120% maximum tesla strength to ensure no field leakage.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message5.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nanoscale imager (ref: 62999E-3M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 62999E-3M 
EXTERNAL REF: 80EV21 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Nanoscale imager; reprogrammed for higher resolution and contrast on all material types.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message8.JPG]]
----

====Part: Reynolds ioniser (ref: 813QE2-7X)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch pread pread -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 813QE2-7X 
EXTERNAL REF: 9315WC 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Reynolds ioniser; adapted for use with Baker SMC-E for quick startup time.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message9.JPG]]
----

====Part: Active Noise Control system (ref: 477DI5-2Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- copy zone switch -- / -- pwrite switch rotate cache / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, copy, pwrite, switch, rotate, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 477DI5-2Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 0928ES 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Active Noise Control system; increased area effect range. Altered waveform-analysis algorithms, increased network size to 1024 nodes.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message10.JPG]]
----

====Part: Yorke-Takayuki simulator (ref: 5239JL-4M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / copy pread pread -- -- / copy switch -- -- -- / pwrite rotate switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, copy, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5239JL-4M 
EXTERNAL REF: 873AR8 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Yorke-Takayuki simulator; new compartment added for traffic analysis research.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message11.JPG]]
----

====Part: Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators (ref: 5BPK76-8H)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5BPK76-8H 
EXTERNAL REF: 7560WW 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators; debugged in line with requests from facility. Problems with intermittent field spiking between F and D types fixed.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message12.JPG]]
----

====Part: 174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock (ref: 254ID9-3R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 254ID9-3R 
EXTERNAL REF: HN424P 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock; locked time-signal to interface with dedicated fibre network and 3D imager.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message14.jpg]]
----

====Part: Broadman Nuclear decay RNG (ref: 3085NC-6R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / zone zone zone -- -- / pwrite rotate switch -- -- / -- -- -- cache --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, zone, pwrite, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3085NC-6R 
EXTERNAL REF: 7297CR 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Broadman Nuclear Decay RNG; upgraded statistical tests according to new guidelines.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message13.JPG]]
----

====Part: WHISK array (ref: 177ETC-1U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / cache -- -- switch -- / rotate pread zone zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, switch, zone, zone, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 177ETC-1U 
EXTERNAL REF: ET185C 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/WHISK array; debugged data traffic handling systems, added documentation to beta features.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message17.JPG]]
----

====Part: Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator (ref: 9451RZ-4U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- --/ -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 9451RZ-4U 
EXTERNAL REF: 811WS6 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator controller reconfigured to accept special material particles.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message19.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nelis Nuclear Isomer Battery (Hf-178-2m) (ref: 26637C-8Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- cache / -- -- switch -- rotate / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 26637C-8Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 5933EN 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Nelis Nuclear Isomer battery (Hf-178-2m); made compatible with facility electrical subsystem and dedicated fibre network. Enhanced burst mode added.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message20.JPG]]
----

====Part: Klebold plates (ref: 122C76-3S)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' mount zone rotate switch -- / -- rotate -- -- popen / -- -- switch zone zone / -- -- -- switch -- / -- -- cache pread zone

::'''Command Path:''' mount, rotate, zone, rotate, switch, popen, zone, zone, switch, switch, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 122C76-3S 
EXTERNAL REF: 45442R 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/[[Klebold plates]]; networked in array for large-scale 3D spatial scanning. Double redundancy.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message23.JPG]]
----

====Logs: Gatehouse 24====
When this configuration is run, a message '''Operation in progress''' appears. The screen then distorts and wavers. Finally, a log appears. Discussion on Unforums suggests that the logs may rotate, or appear randomly.

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- copy switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Output 1=====
::'''[[Helen Carrick]] and [[Idola Friedberg]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 143805 +000000
:: start 143805 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { friedberg, i {119yr} }

You really said that [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { carrick, h {624yr} }

I was hungry [!] I'm not diplomatic when I'm starving [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

FRIEDBERG, I

I bet you fifty lecks your stuff is wiped when you get back [.]

// preliminary review complete

CARRICK, H

Hah [,] I'd like to see him even try [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 2=====
::'''[[Camden Porta]] and [[Lucas Bazeries]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 055814 +000000
:: start 061055 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { porta, c {112yr} }

Where have you been [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { bazeries, l {520yr} }

So I'm a little late [.] Relax [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

PORTA, C

We have to hurry and get this thing done [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

Is he here yet [?]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

I think so [.] Let's hurry [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

I hope there's coffee [.]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

Focus on the project [,] dunderhead [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 3=====
::'''[[Rowan Ashford]] and [[Mark Wooster]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 192355 +000000
:: start 192401 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { ashford, r {737yr} }

Hey [,] wait up [.]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { wooster, m {019yr} }

Oh [,] sorry [.] Hard meeting today [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 23% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

ASHFORD, R

Do you ever wonder [...]

// preliminary review complete

WOOSTER, M

Don't say it [.]

// preliminary review complete

ASHFORD, R

I know [,] I know [.] No place is safe [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>
----

====Audio: Suspicious delivery guy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount -- / -- -- -- -- copy / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- cache

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 03-JAN-06 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/artists_quarter.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
If he dies, you realise that's it. You can do what you like to me - I don't care about '''me'''.

[[Robert_Drake|Someone in my block]] got beaten up the other night. He isn't a violent guy; he's a calligrapher. But he just got attacked well f ... nothing basically. Well I think it was random, but I don't think I believe in random any more.
Was it you?

Are you trying to scare me? You don't need to so just ... stop it.

I did what you wanted anyway. Last night ...

I worked until I was the only one left in the office. Must have been about 11 when this delivery guy turned up with a trolley full of boxes. And he ''did'' look a bit surprised to see me there.
These two big boxes were for us, so I signed for them and went next door to grab Angelica so she could open the stores.

Anyway, the boxes were really heavy, so the delivery guy wheeled the trolley into the stores and dropped them off there. Then I saw him slide one of our cases under the trolley; when he moved the trolley, it wasn't there anymore. It was quick but I'm sure he swiped something. Then he left, and Angelica locked the door.

I would have followed him ... well, probably ... but Angelica started talking to me about my research and I couldn't just rush off. I saw him go to the end of the corridor ... to the elevator, and he hit the down button. There's only the basement under us, but I think there might be passageways for internal mail and things. I honestly don't know. And I'm not going down there in the middle of the night, so don't ask. No matter what you threaten me with.

Ummm the delivery guy was about 6 foot, white, short dark hair. I haven't seen him before.

Keep an eye out, will you?
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Over and out====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_23.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 19-JAN-06? ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/police_raid_dis.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So this is it. Can't say I'm not glad it's over but, well, one day maybe you can tell me what this was all about.
I mean, I read the papers - police raids on subway stations - sounds like your kind of thing.

We've had a few more deliveries come in since January, but still no sign of the mystery man. It's been a different courier each time, and they've - they've all looked pretty innocent. The [[Viendenbourg]] messages are still going backwards and forwards.

I appreciate what you've done for my dad, but ... I've done my bit. That's it. That was the deal. You can go digging around in the tunnels if you like but don't expect me to do any more of your dirty work. You told me to stop, so I'm stopping.

Don't ever tell my dad about this.

Over and out.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Getting dodgy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_25.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Look this is getting seriously dodgy.

Last week, [[Lucas Bazeries|Lucas]] completely cut me out of a meeting, and [[Mansoor]] has been ripping into my white paper and...

I'm sure it's not professional, it's personal. They know what we're up to, I swear.
No I don't, I don't know anything. I'm losing it. Please, I can't be that important. You could get someone else.

The whole place is shutting down over [[Solstice Gambol|Solstice]]. You...you could get someone to break in here and I don't know...isotope tag one of the packages and track it you probably do that all the time...what do you need me for?

Well, happy holidays.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: 14th of July 2005====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount rotate rotate / -- cache -- rotate rotate / -- rotate pread zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, zone, pread, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 16:52:09, 17:19:23

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_27.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So you've got what you wanted.

It's Thursday the, what ... 14th of July? And here's your ''report''.

I don't know what you're expecting to hear but ... I don't know what's going on; it might be nothing. I ... I could be getting completely paranoid as well. I mean with you lot ''snooping'' round I'm already on eggshells.

<swallow> [[Camden Porta|Camden]] keeps watching me across the office - pretty sure he doesn't trust me.

I might be imagining it all I .. I dunno. Anyway, today I think I saw something odd. And it - and it might not be anything but if it ''keeps you happy'' here it is.

We got this delivery - we get deliveries all the time, you know hardware upgrades and stuff, but there was an ''extra'' item. It wasn't on the manifest. I only noticed it cos I was nearest the door when it all arrived, so I ended up signing for it.

So there was ... there was this packing case and, now I ''don't'' know what's in there. And it's locked in the stores now so I ... I can't get to it even if you want me to - it's about 5 feet high, 3 feet across and quite slim, like ... a painting or something.

So is this an art-theft thing? Is that what you're after - some kind of ''fence'' operation? And if you told me what to look for I might have a better chance of helping.

<tsk> Well - that's it. I'll ... I'll let you know if anything else happens.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Encryption themes====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 19:20:54, 19:58:48, 20:02:01, 20:13:45, 20:30:37, 20:57:23, 21:01:26, 21:26:08

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_29.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' 24/25-SEP-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/weekend_brings.html link]) or 01-OCT-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/museum_proteste.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
I saw my dad the other day so, thanks, he told me about everything and... Well I’m, I’m just glad there’s a point to all this; he’s... he’s looking much better... and I suppose that means that you’re happy with how I’m doing, so I’m... probably on the right track?

I’ve been keeping an eye on the deliveries here, um I don’t think there has been anything funny for weeks now, but , you’know, I ''might'' have missed something. There ''have'' been a couple of odd projects coming across my desk though. Nobody ever gets the full picture here, but I’ve noticed some themes in the encryption work I’m doing, for a start it’s pretty advanced, everything’s been marked for ‘quantum’ (which isn’t perfect yet, but it’s about the highest level we’ve got). But <sigh> there are a couple of words that keep coming up too and... well, I <stumbles over words> I don’t have a clear picture of what they mean, but maybe they’ll mean something to you, the sender or the recipient is always called ‘[[Viendenbourg]]’ and there are all these references to ‘the material’ and how much of it they’ve got. I know I’m not seeing all the messages, they spread the work around – you’know, security - but only a few of us can handle quantum encryption so I’m seeing a ''fair chunk'' of the correspondence. It just seems odd it needs to be so secret, so... that’s why I mention it.

I’d better go soon, there’s umm, a protest outside the museum and it will take me ages to get past them. Anyway... I can’t think of anything else... nope that’s it.
|}
----

====Audio: Packing case gone====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40 (22-24 [?])

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_30.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' ??

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Well, hello again.

<sigh> I hate talking into these things.
Hang on, I think someone's coming! <rustly noises>
No, no, it's alright.

Right, okay... that packing case... it's disappeared.

I don't know when it went, but it's not there today. So I.. I think I saw it a couple of days ago... that was the last time. Not much help, I know.

I gave the case a bit of a kick the other day, to see if I could hear what was in there. I think it was tech stuff.

Anyway, I'm meeting up with a guy for lunch tomorrow, and he's kind of a hardware freak. So I might try kind of nudging him, see if there's anything going on. He's a nice guy, so he might be helpful.

I'm not going to do anything, y'know, just to get information for you. It's bad enough sneaking around like this. I can't just talk to people anymore, it's like I'm always interrogating them, even my friends. I can't look at anything without suspecting it.
It'll do my head in.

<sigh> You'd better look after your side of the bargain.
It's the only reason i'm doing this.
|}
----

==Historical Cryptographers==

Some of the names mentioned in the logs share the names of historic cryptographers and mathematicians.

; Bazeries : French military cryptographer, the 'pragmatic man of cryptology'. Famous for breaking the French 'Great Cipher' created in the 17th century.
; Porta : Giovanni Battista Porta, Italian cryptographer and inventor of the Della Porta cipher - a polyalphabetic cipher with keyword.
; Ashford : the name of the village in Kent where John Wallis, 17th century mathematician, was born. He wrote among other things, about the quadrature of curves, logic, theology and cryptography.
; Carrick : the name of a Windows-based encryption application, designed by cryptographer Bruce Schneier.

Backdoor

2006-07-06T07:41:17Z

Buzman: Added link to the Master

==Summary==

After discovering that [[V]] called someone at the [[Academy]]'s [[Crypto|Crypto Department]], [[Caine]] heads over to Crypto to investigate. He runs into his friend [[Neville Clark]], who is [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/dolor_sit_amet.html talkative], if obfuscating. The Cube Hunters entice Nev into sharing more information by giving him a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html puzzle], designed by [[User:jbd|jbd]], to solve. Nev takes the bait, and gives us a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracked_1.html backdoor] that leads to a gridded file system.

Dragging the commands onto the grid to create various configurations yields a series of log snippets. Some of the logs resemble the [[Perplex City Errorlogs]] that were found before the [[puzzle cards]] were released.

The interface can be accessed at the following URL:

http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/commandinterface/index.html

As of 17:08, 3 July 2006 (PDT), the puzzle is still being worked on. Join us in [irc://irc.chat-solutions.org:6667/#syzygy #syzygy], or see the discussion on the [[Talk:Backdoor|Talk]] page or at [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Unforums].

==Commands==

Through the combined work of '''jalapenodude''', '''pelrun''', and [[User:jbd|jbd]], #syzygy has determined that the commands appear to work as follows.

The program pointer starts with the highest command in the left-hand column. It moves through the grid one space at a time, as determined by the command in that space and which spaces have been used before.

Generally, the pointer moves in the following directions when it encounters each command. However, if the next square has already been "used", the next direction (listed in brackets) is attempted. If this square has already been used, then the next in the list will be tried, and so on and so on (although N.B. the list of these below is far from complete). Some exceptions to this may occur - possibly certain combinations of commands may not run this check?

<pre>
mount - se
zone - west (north, east, northeast, ...)
switch - se (...) (''Are you sure, goes NE on config 5 below?'')
rotate - north (northeast, then in clockwise order?)
copy - south (...)
flush - south (southeast, ...)
pwrite - e (south, ...)
popen - east (south, ...)
pread - west (south, ...)
</pre>

(This means the grids below are dependent on what commands were used to reach a particular square... But I'll leave it here for the time being -- Scribe.)

'''rotate''' does something different depending on where it is executed, but also (sometimes?) where it comes from. Here are some directions that occur:
<pre><nowiki>
e e e e s
s ne n n s
e n ne n s
ne n ne n s
ne n ne n n
</nowiki></pre>

However, it is possible for r3c5 to go north if entered from the west, for example.

The same goes for '''zone''':
<pre><nowiki>
e e e w s
s w w n n
e e e n w
n w w n n
n w w n n
</nowiki></pre>

'''End''' ends execution whenever it gets hit on a specific error message. It is very good for testing where the code is going. '''Cache''' seems to only work as an end point. '''Run''' can go anywhere that the program pointer isn't reaching.

A '''configuration''' is a set of commands placed on the grid so that the grid is valid and a log file is retrieved. The '''command path''' is the actual path that the pointer takes through the grid configuration. Different configurations may break down into the same command path.

Configurations and command paths start with ZO-MO, and usually end with either CACHE or FLUSH.

===Full Command Path List===

The first two numbers are the resulting configuration, the letter after is the variation, and the string is the command path, with each instruction cut to two letters in length. The list is alphabetized based on operation name, as a reference service. Please be sure to also place them above with their respective results, and to sort them in properly when added.

08B ZO-MO-CO-PR-RO-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
06A ZO-MO-CO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
01B ZO-MO-CO-RO-RO-RO-RO-RO-ZO-CA
03C ZO-MO-MO-SW-RO-CA
02B ZO-MO-PO-RO-PW-CA
02A ZO-MO-PO-RO-RO-RO-CA
03A ZO-MO-PO-RO-SW-CA
01A ZO-MO-PO-ZO-RO-RO-CA
13A ZO-MO-PR-PR-CO-CO-PW-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
11A ZO-MO-PR-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
08A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-RO-CA
09A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
10A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
07A ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-FL-ZO-CA
06B ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
02C ZO-MO-RO-CA
03B ZO-MO-SW-RO-CA
18A ZO-MO-SW-SW-ZO-ZO-ZO-PR-CA
12A ZO-MO-ZO-CO-PW-SW-RO-RO-SW-CA
19A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
20A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-RO-CA
04A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-RO-RO-PW-RO-CA
05A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-SW-RO-PW-RO-CA
16A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-PR-CA
15A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
14A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
17A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-CA

===Command/File Mapping===

Other than the linked commands, we also get these two errors...

unable: "Unable to access file"
unread: "Unable to get read handle"

The number of times the '''zone''', '''switch''', and '''rotate''' commands appears in a command path determines which file is displayed.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with one '''zone''' command''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with two '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|-
! 2
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_19:_Tajison_PW_Accelerator | Tajison]]
|-
! 3
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_20:_Nelis_Nuclear_Battery | Battery]]

|-
! 4
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] ||[[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with three '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with four '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 3
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 4
| unread || unread || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|}

==Discoveries==

Here are the various configurations and logs that have been discovered.

====General: Approaching the Master====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run pwrite cache / -- -- popen rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, pwrite, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run cache -- / -- -- rotate -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Approached the Master today about begining on an updated and
revised edition. V. pleased to discover he considers the idea
warmly. He actually said, 'My ideas are in good hands with you,
and you will of course receive full credit for the work.'
Somehow I expected more of a struggle. V. gracious indeed. He's
not quite the glory-hog SOME people have made him out to be, I
guess.</pre>

''the Master probably refers to [[Sente]]''

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message2.jpg]]
----

====General: Coffee====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- pwrite rotate flush / -- -- -- cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, flush, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Crypto Dept. Order Form

Coffee
Coffee!
COFFEE!</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message7.JPG]]
----

====General: Project Data====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>PROJECT DATA HEADER 1277 | Created 23156S</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Project_Data.JPG]]
----

====General: Kiteway disrupting the department====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, swtich, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount switch -- -- / run rotate copy switch cache / -- rotate pread -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pread, rotate, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>To: 55321801

FROM: MANSOOR H.

Kiteway's programs are disrupting the entire department. Breeding hostility
and distrust among amicable colleagues. The man doesn't belong here anymore,
why can't he keep his damned pet projects in his own office? Crypto is mine
now, not his.

Well, here are the metrics to show he's not minding his own business.

Number of times Kiteway has visited dept. offices this year: 78

And in 268: 129

And in 267: 23

Dept. suspicion level on the Howe-Panntonin Index: 8.8

And in 268: 7.3

And in 267: 4.5

Suspect the man has his own agenda and isn't sharing with the proper channels,
for example me and you. Suspect he is subverting the time and resources of my
faculty without consulting me ahead of time. Behaving as though he can't trust
his own senior fellows. Ridiculous. How long must we put up with this childish
rigmarole?</pre>
----

====General: Big Nothing====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone switch -- / -- pwrite rotate cache pread

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, pwrite, rotate, switch, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_16.JPG]]
----

====General: Krsa algorithm====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Notes:

To make this more precise, let Krsa be an RSA generator with associated security
parameter k and let Keys be the set of all moduli N that have positive probability
to be outbut by Krsa. Let Hash be a family of functions whose key-space is Keys and
such that HashN : { 0, 1}

-> Z

n for every N e Keys. Let DS = (Krsa, Sign, VG) be the digital signature scheme whose
signing and verifying algorithms are as follows:
Algorithm Sign N,p,qp,d (M)
y <- Hashn (M)
x <- yd mod N
Return x
Algorithm VGn,e (M,x)
y <- Hashn (M)
y

<- xe mod N
If y=y

then return 1 else return 0</pre>
----

====General: To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- cache -- / -- -- mount rotate -- / end end zone rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Check notes with lucas
Book test time
Upload amends
Mark 142 as done
Book holiday time</pre>

''lucas probably refers to [[Lucas Bazeries]]''

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message22.JPG]]
----

====General: Drinks====

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

(N.B. I also get this output using config 22, at time of writing... -- Scribe)

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>
From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Are we on for a drink after work tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I don know - who else might be coming?

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Do you want other people to come?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Of course. I a sociable creature.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So Ie noticed.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You should behave yourself.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I am being the perfect gentleman, as always.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Not sure about the perfect. Or the gentleman. ;-)

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So - the drink question. Other guests tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I think it would be good to invite the whole gang out and
see who comes along. It feels like ages since wee all got
together. It would be nice.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You sure?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Yes, I am.</pre>
----

====General: Alternate To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>i. set FEAL, LOKI
ii.prep IDEA
iii. log proc time
iv.write up
v. correlate with nov data
vi.send to cam</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message24.JPG]]

====Part: Smart Dust Cameras (ref: 72690B-0F)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen, zone, cache

::'''Command path:''' zone, mount, popen, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- rotate rotate / run -- copy rotate rotate / -- -- rotate cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 72690B-0F 
EXTERNAL REF: 43914D 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Smart Dust Cameras; corrected auto-power off firmware bugs, increased bandwidth.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message.jpg]]
----

====Part: Experimental remote TNI scanner (ref: 6032VQ-0J)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, switch, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- mount -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 6032VQ-0J 
EXTERNAL REF: 10086W 
 
DESCRIPTION: Neuro/Experimental remote TNI scanner; security and identification firmware updated for new [[Cognivia]] prototype.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message3.jpg]]
----

====Part: High Power phase-conjugate laser (ref: 384621-5A)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- –- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / rotate -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, rotate, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 384621-5A 
EXTERNAL REF: 9CE42T 
 
DESCRIPTION: Optics/High Power phase-conjugate laser; calibration and adjustment for high spaciotemporal accuracy.
|}

'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message4.png]]
----

====Part: Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field (ref: 3141PU-1M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / switch -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, switch, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3141PU-1M 
EXTERNAL REF: OUF12M 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field; interfaced with dedicated fibre network. Tested at 120% maximum tesla strength to ensure no field leakage.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message5.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nanoscale imager (ref: 62999E-3M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 62999E-3M 
EXTERNAL REF: 80EV21 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Nanoscale imager; reprogrammed for higher resolution and contrast on all material types.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message8.JPG]]
----

====Part: Reynolds ioniser (ref: 813QE2-7X)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch pread pread -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 813QE2-7X 
EXTERNAL REF: 9315WC 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Reynolds ioniser; adapted for use with Baker SMC-E for quick startup time.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message9.JPG]]
----

====Part: Active Noise Control system (ref: 477DI5-2Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- copy zone switch -- / -- pwrite switch rotate cache / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, copy, pwrite, switch, rotate, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 477DI5-2Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 0928ES 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Active Noise Control system; increased area effect range. Altered waveform-analysis algorithms, increased network size to 1024 nodes.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message10.JPG]]
----

====Part: Yorke-Takayuki simulator (ref: 5239JL-4M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / copy pread pread -- -- / copy switch -- -- -- / pwrite rotate switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, copy, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5239JL-4M 
EXTERNAL REF: 873AR8 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Yorke-Takayuki simulator; new compartment added for traffic analysis research.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message11.JPG]]
----

====Part: Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators (ref: 5BPK76-8H)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5BPK76-8H 
EXTERNAL REF: 7560WW 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators; debugged in line with requests from facility. Problems with intermittent field spiking between F and D types fixed.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message12.JPG]]
----

====Part: 174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock (ref: 254ID9-3R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 254ID9-3R 
EXTERNAL REF: HN424P 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock; locked time-signal to interface with dedicated fibre network and 3D imager.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message14.jpg]]
----

====Part: Broadman Nuclear decay RNG (ref: 3085NC-6R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / zone zone zone -- -- / pwrite rotate switch -- -- / -- -- -- cache --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, zone, pwrite, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3085NC-6R 
EXTERNAL REF: 7297CR 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Broadman Nuclear Decay RNG; upgraded statistical tests according to new guidelines.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message13.JPG]]
----

====Part: WHISK array (ref: 177ETC-1U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / cache -- -- switch -- / rotate pread zone zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, switch, zone, zone, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 177ETC-1U 
EXTERNAL REF: ET185C 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/WHISK array; debugged data traffic handling systems, added documentation to beta features.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message17.JPG]]
----

====Part: Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator (ref: 9451RZ-4U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- --/ -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 9451RZ-4U 
EXTERNAL REF: 811WS6 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator controller reconfigured to accept special material particles.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message19.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nelis Nuclear Isomer Battery (Hf-178-2m) (ref: 26637C-8Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- cache / -- -- switch -- rotate / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 26637C-8Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 5933EN 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Nelis Nuclear Isomer battery (Hf-178-2m); made compatible with facility electrical subsystem and dedicated fibre network. Enhanced burst mode added.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message20.JPG]]
----

====Part: Klebold plates (ref: 122C76-3S)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' mount zone rotate switch -- / -- rotate -- -- popen / -- -- switch zone zone / -- -- -- switch -- / -- -- cache pread zone

::'''Command Path:''' mount, rotate, zone, rotate, switch, popen, zone, zone, switch, switch, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 122C76-3S 
EXTERNAL REF: 45442R 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/[[Klebold plates]]; networked in array for large-scale 3D spatial scanning. Double redundancy.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message23.JPG]]
----

====Logs: Gatehouse 24====
When this configuration is run, a message '''Operation in progress''' appears. The screen then distorts and wavers. Finally, a log appears. Discussion on Unforums suggests that the logs may rotate, or appear randomly.

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- copy switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Output 1=====
::'''[[Helen Carrick]] and [[Idola Friedberg]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 143805 +000000
:: start 143805 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { friedberg, i {119yr} }

You really said that [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { carrick, h {624yr} }

I was hungry [!] I'm not diplomatic when I'm starving [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

FRIEDBERG, I

I bet you fifty lecks your stuff is wiped when you get back [.]

// preliminary review complete

CARRICK, H

Hah [,] I'd like to see him even try [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 2=====
::'''[[Camden Porta]] and [[Lucas Bazeries]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 055814 +000000
:: start 061055 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { porta, c {112yr} }

Where have you been [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { bazeries, l {520yr} }

So I'm a little late [.] Relax [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

PORTA, C

We have to hurry and get this thing done [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

Is he here yet [?]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

I think so [.] Let's hurry [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

I hope there's coffee [.]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

Focus on the project [,] dunderhead [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 3=====
::'''[[Rowan Ashford]] and [[Mark Wooster]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 192355 +000000
:: start 192401 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { ashford, r {737yr} }

Hey [,] wait up [.]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { wooster, m {019yr} }

Oh [,] sorry [.] Hard meeting today [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 23% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

ASHFORD, R

Do you ever wonder [...]

// preliminary review complete

WOOSTER, M

Don't say it [.]

// preliminary review complete

ASHFORD, R

I know [,] I know [.] No place is safe [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>
----

====Audio: Suspicious delivery guy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount -- / -- -- -- -- copy / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- cache

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 03-JAN-06 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/artists_quarter.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
If he dies, you realise that's it. You can do what you like to me - I don't care about '''me'''.

[[Robert_Drake|Someone in my block]] got beaten up the other night. He isn't a violent guy; he's a calligrapher. But he just got attacked well f ... nothing basically. Well I think it was random, but I don't think I believe in random any more.
Was it you?

Are you trying to scare me? You don't need to so just ... stop it.

I did what you wanted anyway. Last night ...

I worked until I was the only one left in the office. Must have been about 11 when this delivery guy turned up with a trolley full of boxes. And he ''did'' look a bit surprised to see me there.
These two big boxes were for us, so I signed for them and went next door to grab Angelica so she could open the stores.

Anyway, the boxes were really heavy, so the delivery guy wheeled the trolley into the stores and dropped them off there. Then I saw him slide one of our cases under the trolley; when he moved the trolley, it wasn't there anymore. It was quick but I'm sure he swiped something. Then he left, and Angelica locked the door.

I would have followed him ... well, probably ... but Angelica started talking to me about my research and I couldn't just rush off. I saw him go to the end of the corridor ... to the elevator, and he hit the down button. There's only the basement under us, but I think there might be passageways for internal mail and things. I honestly don't know. And I'm not going down there in the middle of the night, so don't ask. No matter what you threaten me with.

Ummm the delivery guy was about 6 foot, white, short dark hair. I haven't seen him before.

Keep an eye out, will you?
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Over and out====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_23.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 19-JAN-06? ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/police_raid_dis.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So this is it. Can't say I'm not glad it's over but, well, one day maybe you can tell me what this was all about.
I mean, I read the papers - police raids on subway stations - sounds like your kind of thing.

We've had a few more deliveries come in since January, but still no sign of the mystery man. It's been a different courier each time, and they've - they've all looked pretty innocent. The [[Viendenbourg]] messages are still going backwards and forwards.

I appreciate what you've done for my dad, but ... I've done my bit. That's it. That was the deal. You can go digging around in the tunnels if you like but don't expect me to do any more of your dirty work. You told me to stop, so I'm stopping.

Don't ever tell my dad about this.

Over and out.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Getting dodgy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_25.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Look this is getting seriously dodgy.

Last week, [[Lucas Bazeries|Lucas]] completely cut me out of a meeting, and [[Mansoor]] has been ripping into my white paper and...

I'm sure it's not professional, it's personal. They know what we're up to, I swear.
No I don't, I don't know anything. I'm losing it. Please, I can't be that important. You could get someone else.

The whole place is shutting down over [[Solstice Gambol|Solstice]]. You...you could get someone to break in here and I don't know...isotope tag one of the packages and track it you probably do that all the time...what do you need me for?

Well, happy holidays.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: 14th of July 2005====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount rotate rotate / -- cache -- rotate rotate / -- rotate pread zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, zone, pread, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 16:52:09, 17:19:23

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_27.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So you've got what you wanted.

It's Thursday the, what ... 14th of July? And here's your ''report''.

I don't know what you're expecting to hear but ... I don't know what's going on; it might be nothing. I ... I could be getting completely paranoid as well. I mean with you lot ''snooping'' round I'm already on eggshells.

<swallow> [[Camden Porta|Camden]] keeps watching me across the office - pretty sure he doesn't trust me.

I might be imagining it all I .. I dunno. Anyway, today I think I saw something odd. And it - and it might not be anything but if it ''keeps you happy'' here it is.

We got this delivery - we get deliveries all the time, you know hardware upgrades and stuff, but there was an ''extra'' item. It wasn't on the manifest. I only noticed it cos I was nearest the door when it all arrived, so I ended up signing for it.

So there was ... there was this packing case and, now I ''don't'' know what's in there. And it's locked in the stores now so I ... I can't get to it even if you want me to - it's about 5 feet high, 3 feet across and quite slim, like ... a painting or something.

So is this an art-theft thing? Is that what you're after - some kind of ''fence'' operation? And if you told me what to look for I might have a better chance of helping.

<tsk> Well - that's it. I'll ... I'll let you know if anything else happens.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Encryption themes====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 19:20:54, 19:58:48, 20:02:01, 20:13:45, 20:30:37, 20:57:23, 21:01:26, 21:26:08

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_29.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' 24/25-SEP-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/weekend_brings.html link]) or 01-OCT-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/museum_proteste.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
I saw my dad the other day so, thanks, he told me about everything and... Well I’m, I’m just glad there’s a point to all this; he’s... he’s looking much better... and I suppose that means that you’re happy with how I’m doing, so I’m... probably on the right track?

I’ve been keeping an eye on the deliveries here, um I don’t think there has been anything funny for weeks now, but , you’know, I ''might'' have missed something. There ''have'' been a couple of odd projects coming across my desk though. Nobody ever gets the full picture here, but I’ve noticed some themes in the encryption work I’m doing, for a start it’s pretty advanced, everything’s been marked for ‘quantum’ (which isn’t perfect yet, but it’s about the highest level we’ve got). But <sigh> there are a couple of words that keep coming up too and... well, I <stumbles over words> I don’t have a clear picture of what they mean, but maybe they’ll mean something to you, the sender or the recipient is always called ‘[[Viendenbourg]]’ and there are all these references to ‘the material’ and how much of it they’ve got. I know I’m not seeing all the messages, they spread the work around – you’know, security - but only a few of us can handle quantum encryption so I’m seeing a ''fair chunk'' of the correspondence. It just seems odd it needs to be so secret, so... that’s why I mention it.

I’d better go soon, there’s umm, a protest outside the museum and it will take me ages to get past them. Anyway... I can’t think of anything else... nope that’s it.
|}
----

====Audio: Packing case gone====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40 (22-24 [?])

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_30.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' ??

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Well, hello again.

<sigh> I hate talking into these things.
Hang on, I think someone's coming! <rustly noises>
No, no, it's alright.

Right, okay... that packing case... it's disappeared.

I don't know when it went, but it's not there today. So I.. I think I saw it a couple of days ago... that was the last time. Not much help, I know.

I gave the case a bit of a kick the other day, to see if I could hear what was in there. I think it was tech stuff.

Anyway, I'm meeting up with a guy for lunch tomorrow, and he's kind of a hardware freak. So I might try kind of nudging him, see if there's anything going on. He's a nice guy, so he might be helpful.

I'm not going to do anything, y'know, just to get information for you. It's bad enough sneaking around like this. I can't just talk to people anymore, it's like I'm always interrogating them, even my friends. I can't look at anything without suspecting it.
It'll do my head in.

<sigh> You'd better look after your side of the bargain.
It's the only reason i'm doing this.
|}
----

==Historical Cryptographers==

Some of the names mentioned in the logs share the names of historic cryptographers and mathematicians.

; Bazeries : French military cryptographer, the 'pragmatic man of cryptology'. Famous for breaking the French 'Great Cipher' created in the 17th century.
; Porta : Giovanni Battista Porta, Italian cryptographer and inventor of the Della Porta cipher - a polyalphabetic cipher with keyword.
; Ashford : the name of the village in Kent where John Wallis, 17th century mathematician, was born. He wrote among other things, about the quadrature of curves, logic, theology and cryptography.
; Carrick : the name of a Windows-based encryption application, designed by cryptographer Bruce Schneier.

Backdoor

2006-07-06T07:39:28Z

Buzman: Added Klebold plates link

==Summary==

After discovering that [[V]] called someone at the [[Academy]]'s [[Crypto|Crypto Department]], [[Caine]] heads over to Crypto to investigate. He runs into his friend [[Neville Clark]], who is [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/dolor_sit_amet.html talkative], if obfuscating. The Cube Hunters entice Nev into sharing more information by giving him a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html puzzle], designed by [[User:jbd|jbd]], to solve. Nev takes the bait, and gives us a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracked_1.html backdoor] that leads to a gridded file system.

Dragging the commands onto the grid to create various configurations yields a series of log snippets. Some of the logs resemble the [[Perplex City Errorlogs]] that were found before the [[puzzle cards]] were released.

The interface can be accessed at the following URL:

http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/commandinterface/index.html

As of 17:08, 3 July 2006 (PDT), the puzzle is still being worked on. Join us in [irc://irc.chat-solutions.org:6667/#syzygy #syzygy], or see the discussion on the [[Talk:Backdoor|Talk]] page or at [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Unforums].

==Commands==

Through the combined work of '''jalapenodude''', '''pelrun''', and [[User:jbd|jbd]], #syzygy has determined that the commands appear to work as follows.

The program pointer starts with the highest command in the left-hand column. It moves through the grid one space at a time, as determined by the command in that space and which spaces have been used before.

Generally, the pointer moves in the following directions when it encounters each command. However, if the next square has already been "used", the next direction (listed in brackets) is attempted. If this square has already been used, then the next in the list will be tried, and so on and so on (although N.B. the list of these below is far from complete). Some exceptions to this may occur - possibly certain combinations of commands may not run this check?

<pre>
mount - se
zone - west (north, east, northeast, ...)
switch - se (...) (''Are you sure, goes NE on config 5 below?'')
rotate - north (northeast, then in clockwise order?)
copy - south (...)
flush - south (southeast, ...)
pwrite - e (south, ...)
popen - east (south, ...)
pread - west (south, ...)
</pre>

(This means the grids below are dependent on what commands were used to reach a particular square... But I'll leave it here for the time being -- Scribe.)

'''rotate''' does something different depending on where it is executed, but also (sometimes?) where it comes from. Here are some directions that occur:
<pre><nowiki>
e e e e s
s ne n n s
e n ne n s
ne n ne n s
ne n ne n n
</nowiki></pre>

However, it is possible for r3c5 to go north if entered from the west, for example.

The same goes for '''zone''':
<pre><nowiki>
e e e w s
s w w n n
e e e n w
n w w n n
n w w n n
</nowiki></pre>

'''End''' ends execution whenever it gets hit on a specific error message. It is very good for testing where the code is going. '''Cache''' seems to only work as an end point. '''Run''' can go anywhere that the program pointer isn't reaching.

A '''configuration''' is a set of commands placed on the grid so that the grid is valid and a log file is retrieved. The '''command path''' is the actual path that the pointer takes through the grid configuration. Different configurations may break down into the same command path.

Configurations and command paths start with ZO-MO, and usually end with either CACHE or FLUSH.

===Full Command Path List===

The first two numbers are the resulting configuration, the letter after is the variation, and the string is the command path, with each instruction cut to two letters in length. The list is alphabetized based on operation name, as a reference service. Please be sure to also place them above with their respective results, and to sort them in properly when added.

08B ZO-MO-CO-PR-RO-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
06A ZO-MO-CO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
01B ZO-MO-CO-RO-RO-RO-RO-RO-ZO-CA
03C ZO-MO-MO-SW-RO-CA
02B ZO-MO-PO-RO-PW-CA
02A ZO-MO-PO-RO-RO-RO-CA
03A ZO-MO-PO-RO-SW-CA
01A ZO-MO-PO-ZO-RO-RO-CA
13A ZO-MO-PR-PR-CO-CO-PW-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
11A ZO-MO-PR-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
08A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-RO-CA
09A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
10A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
07A ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-FL-ZO-CA
06B ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
02C ZO-MO-RO-CA
03B ZO-MO-SW-RO-CA
18A ZO-MO-SW-SW-ZO-ZO-ZO-PR-CA
12A ZO-MO-ZO-CO-PW-SW-RO-RO-SW-CA
19A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
20A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-RO-CA
04A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-RO-RO-PW-RO-CA
05A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-SW-RO-PW-RO-CA
16A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-PR-CA
15A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
14A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
17A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-CA

===Command/File Mapping===

Other than the linked commands, we also get these two errors...

unable: "Unable to access file"
unread: "Unable to get read handle"

The number of times the '''zone''', '''switch''', and '''rotate''' commands appears in a command path determines which file is displayed.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with one '''zone''' command''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with two '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|-
! 2
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_19:_Tajison_PW_Accelerator | Tajison]]
|-
! 3
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_20:_Nelis_Nuclear_Battery | Battery]]

|-
! 4
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] ||[[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with three '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with four '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 3
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 4
| unread || unread || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|}

==Discoveries==

Here are the various configurations and logs that have been discovered.

====General: Approaching the Master====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run pwrite cache / -- -- popen rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, pwrite, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run cache -- / -- -- rotate -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Approached the Master today about begining on an updated and
revised edition. V. pleased to discover he considers the idea
warmly. He actually said, 'My ideas are in good hands with you,
and you will of course receive full credit for the work.'
Somehow I expected more of a struggle. V. gracious indeed. He's
not quite the glory-hog SOME people have made him out to be, I
guess.</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message2.jpg]]
----

====General: Coffee====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- pwrite rotate flush / -- -- -- cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, flush, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Crypto Dept. Order Form

Coffee
Coffee!
COFFEE!</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message7.JPG]]
----

====General: Project Data====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>PROJECT DATA HEADER 1277 | Created 23156S</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Project_Data.JPG]]
----

====General: Kiteway disrupting the department====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, swtich, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount switch -- -- / run rotate copy switch cache / -- rotate pread -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pread, rotate, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>To: 55321801

FROM: MANSOOR H.

Kiteway's programs are disrupting the entire department. Breeding hostility
and distrust among amicable colleagues. The man doesn't belong here anymore,
why can't he keep his damned pet projects in his own office? Crypto is mine
now, not his.

Well, here are the metrics to show he's not minding his own business.

Number of times Kiteway has visited dept. offices this year: 78

And in 268: 129

And in 267: 23

Dept. suspicion level on the Howe-Panntonin Index: 8.8

And in 268: 7.3

And in 267: 4.5

Suspect the man has his own agenda and isn't sharing with the proper channels,
for example me and you. Suspect he is subverting the time and resources of my
faculty without consulting me ahead of time. Behaving as though he can't trust
his own senior fellows. Ridiculous. How long must we put up with this childish
rigmarole?</pre>
----

====General: Big Nothing====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone switch -- / -- pwrite rotate cache pread

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, pwrite, rotate, switch, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_16.JPG]]
----

====General: Krsa algorithm====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Notes:

To make this more precise, let Krsa be an RSA generator with associated security
parameter k and let Keys be the set of all moduli N that have positive probability
to be outbut by Krsa. Let Hash be a family of functions whose key-space is Keys and
such that HashN : { 0, 1}

-> Z

n for every N e Keys. Let DS = (Krsa, Sign, VG) be the digital signature scheme whose
signing and verifying algorithms are as follows:
Algorithm Sign N,p,qp,d (M)
y <- Hashn (M)
x <- yd mod N
Return x
Algorithm VGn,e (M,x)
y <- Hashn (M)
y

<- xe mod N
If y=y

then return 1 else return 0</pre>
----

====General: To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- cache -- / -- -- mount rotate -- / end end zone rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Check notes with lucas
Book test time
Upload amends
Mark 142 as done
Book holiday time</pre>

''lucas probably refers to [[Lucas Bazeries]]''

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message22.JPG]]
----

====General: Drinks====

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

(N.B. I also get this output using config 22, at time of writing... -- Scribe)

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>
From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Are we on for a drink after work tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I don know - who else might be coming?

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Do you want other people to come?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Of course. I a sociable creature.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So Ie noticed.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You should behave yourself.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I am being the perfect gentleman, as always.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Not sure about the perfect. Or the gentleman. ;-)

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So - the drink question. Other guests tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I think it would be good to invite the whole gang out and
see who comes along. It feels like ages since wee all got
together. It would be nice.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You sure?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Yes, I am.</pre>
----

====General: Alternate To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>i. set FEAL, LOKI
ii.prep IDEA
iii. log proc time
iv.write up
v. correlate with nov data
vi.send to cam</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message24.JPG]]

====Part: Smart Dust Cameras (ref: 72690B-0F)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen, zone, cache

::'''Command path:''' zone, mount, popen, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- rotate rotate / run -- copy rotate rotate / -- -- rotate cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 72690B-0F 
EXTERNAL REF: 43914D 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Smart Dust Cameras; corrected auto-power off firmware bugs, increased bandwidth.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message.jpg]]
----

====Part: Experimental remote TNI scanner (ref: 6032VQ-0J)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, switch, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- mount -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 6032VQ-0J 
EXTERNAL REF: 10086W 
 
DESCRIPTION: Neuro/Experimental remote TNI scanner; security and identification firmware updated for new [[Cognivia]] prototype.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message3.jpg]]
----

====Part: High Power phase-conjugate laser (ref: 384621-5A)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- –- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / rotate -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, rotate, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 384621-5A 
EXTERNAL REF: 9CE42T 
 
DESCRIPTION: Optics/High Power phase-conjugate laser; calibration and adjustment for high spaciotemporal accuracy.
|}

'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message4.png]]
----

====Part: Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field (ref: 3141PU-1M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / switch -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, switch, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3141PU-1M 
EXTERNAL REF: OUF12M 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field; interfaced with dedicated fibre network. Tested at 120% maximum tesla strength to ensure no field leakage.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message5.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nanoscale imager (ref: 62999E-3M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 62999E-3M 
EXTERNAL REF: 80EV21 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Nanoscale imager; reprogrammed for higher resolution and contrast on all material types.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message8.JPG]]
----

====Part: Reynolds ioniser (ref: 813QE2-7X)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch pread pread -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 813QE2-7X 
EXTERNAL REF: 9315WC 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Reynolds ioniser; adapted for use with Baker SMC-E for quick startup time.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message9.JPG]]
----

====Part: Active Noise Control system (ref: 477DI5-2Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- copy zone switch -- / -- pwrite switch rotate cache / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, copy, pwrite, switch, rotate, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 477DI5-2Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 0928ES 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Active Noise Control system; increased area effect range. Altered waveform-analysis algorithms, increased network size to 1024 nodes.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message10.JPG]]
----

====Part: Yorke-Takayuki simulator (ref: 5239JL-4M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / copy pread pread -- -- / copy switch -- -- -- / pwrite rotate switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, copy, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5239JL-4M 
EXTERNAL REF: 873AR8 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Yorke-Takayuki simulator; new compartment added for traffic analysis research.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message11.JPG]]
----

====Part: Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators (ref: 5BPK76-8H)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5BPK76-8H 
EXTERNAL REF: 7560WW 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators; debugged in line with requests from facility. Problems with intermittent field spiking between F and D types fixed.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message12.JPG]]
----

====Part: 174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock (ref: 254ID9-3R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 254ID9-3R 
EXTERNAL REF: HN424P 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock; locked time-signal to interface with dedicated fibre network and 3D imager.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message14.jpg]]
----

====Part: Broadman Nuclear decay RNG (ref: 3085NC-6R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / zone zone zone -- -- / pwrite rotate switch -- -- / -- -- -- cache --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, zone, pwrite, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3085NC-6R 
EXTERNAL REF: 7297CR 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Broadman Nuclear Decay RNG; upgraded statistical tests according to new guidelines.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message13.JPG]]
----

====Part: WHISK array (ref: 177ETC-1U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / cache -- -- switch -- / rotate pread zone zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, switch, zone, zone, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 177ETC-1U 
EXTERNAL REF: ET185C 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/WHISK array; debugged data traffic handling systems, added documentation to beta features.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message17.JPG]]
----

====Part: Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator (ref: 9451RZ-4U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- --/ -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 9451RZ-4U 
EXTERNAL REF: 811WS6 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator controller reconfigured to accept special material particles.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message19.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nelis Nuclear Isomer Battery (Hf-178-2m) (ref: 26637C-8Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- cache / -- -- switch -- rotate / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 26637C-8Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 5933EN 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Nelis Nuclear Isomer battery (Hf-178-2m); made compatible with facility electrical subsystem and dedicated fibre network. Enhanced burst mode added.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message20.JPG]]
----

====Part: Klebold plates (ref: 122C76-3S)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' mount zone rotate switch -- / -- rotate -- -- popen / -- -- switch zone zone / -- -- -- switch -- / -- -- cache pread zone

::'''Command Path:''' mount, rotate, zone, rotate, switch, popen, zone, zone, switch, switch, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 122C76-3S 
EXTERNAL REF: 45442R 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/[[Klebold plates]]; networked in array for large-scale 3D spatial scanning. Double redundancy.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message23.JPG]]
----

====Logs: Gatehouse 24====
When this configuration is run, a message '''Operation in progress''' appears. The screen then distorts and wavers. Finally, a log appears. Discussion on Unforums suggests that the logs may rotate, or appear randomly.

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- copy switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Output 1=====
::'''[[Helen Carrick]] and [[Idola Friedberg]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 143805 +000000
:: start 143805 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { friedberg, i {119yr} }

You really said that [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { carrick, h {624yr} }

I was hungry [!] I'm not diplomatic when I'm starving [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

FRIEDBERG, I

I bet you fifty lecks your stuff is wiped when you get back [.]

// preliminary review complete

CARRICK, H

Hah [,] I'd like to see him even try [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 2=====
::'''[[Camden Porta]] and [[Lucas Bazeries]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 055814 +000000
:: start 061055 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { porta, c {112yr} }

Where have you been [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { bazeries, l {520yr} }

So I'm a little late [.] Relax [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

PORTA, C

We have to hurry and get this thing done [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

Is he here yet [?]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

I think so [.] Let's hurry [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

I hope there's coffee [.]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

Focus on the project [,] dunderhead [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 3=====
::'''[[Rowan Ashford]] and [[Mark Wooster]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 192355 +000000
:: start 192401 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { ashford, r {737yr} }

Hey [,] wait up [.]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { wooster, m {019yr} }

Oh [,] sorry [.] Hard meeting today [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 23% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

ASHFORD, R

Do you ever wonder [...]

// preliminary review complete

WOOSTER, M

Don't say it [.]

// preliminary review complete

ASHFORD, R

I know [,] I know [.] No place is safe [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>
----

====Audio: Suspicious delivery guy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount -- / -- -- -- -- copy / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- cache

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 03-JAN-06 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/artists_quarter.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
If he dies, you realise that's it. You can do what you like to me - I don't care about '''me'''.

[[Robert_Drake|Someone in my block]] got beaten up the other night. He isn't a violent guy; he's a calligrapher. But he just got attacked well f ... nothing basically. Well I think it was random, but I don't think I believe in random any more.
Was it you?

Are you trying to scare me? You don't need to so just ... stop it.

I did what you wanted anyway. Last night ...

I worked until I was the only one left in the office. Must have been about 11 when this delivery guy turned up with a trolley full of boxes. And he ''did'' look a bit surprised to see me there.
These two big boxes were for us, so I signed for them and went next door to grab Angelica so she could open the stores.

Anyway, the boxes were really heavy, so the delivery guy wheeled the trolley into the stores and dropped them off there. Then I saw him slide one of our cases under the trolley; when he moved the trolley, it wasn't there anymore. It was quick but I'm sure he swiped something. Then he left, and Angelica locked the door.

I would have followed him ... well, probably ... but Angelica started talking to me about my research and I couldn't just rush off. I saw him go to the end of the corridor ... to the elevator, and he hit the down button. There's only the basement under us, but I think there might be passageways for internal mail and things. I honestly don't know. And I'm not going down there in the middle of the night, so don't ask. No matter what you threaten me with.

Ummm the delivery guy was about 6 foot, white, short dark hair. I haven't seen him before.

Keep an eye out, will you?
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Over and out====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_23.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 19-JAN-06? ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/police_raid_dis.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So this is it. Can't say I'm not glad it's over but, well, one day maybe you can tell me what this was all about.
I mean, I read the papers - police raids on subway stations - sounds like your kind of thing.

We've had a few more deliveries come in since January, but still no sign of the mystery man. It's been a different courier each time, and they've - they've all looked pretty innocent. The [[Viendenbourg]] messages are still going backwards and forwards.

I appreciate what you've done for my dad, but ... I've done my bit. That's it. That was the deal. You can go digging around in the tunnels if you like but don't expect me to do any more of your dirty work. You told me to stop, so I'm stopping.

Don't ever tell my dad about this.

Over and out.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Getting dodgy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_25.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Look this is getting seriously dodgy.

Last week, [[Lucas Bazeries|Lucas]] completely cut me out of a meeting, and [[Mansoor]] has been ripping into my white paper and...

I'm sure it's not professional, it's personal. They know what we're up to, I swear.
No I don't, I don't know anything. I'm losing it. Please, I can't be that important. You could get someone else.

The whole place is shutting down over [[Solstice Gambol|Solstice]]. You...you could get someone to break in here and I don't know...isotope tag one of the packages and track it you probably do that all the time...what do you need me for?

Well, happy holidays.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: 14th of July 2005====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount rotate rotate / -- cache -- rotate rotate / -- rotate pread zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, zone, pread, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 16:52:09, 17:19:23

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_27.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So you've got what you wanted.

It's Thursday the, what ... 14th of July? And here's your ''report''.

I don't know what you're expecting to hear but ... I don't know what's going on; it might be nothing. I ... I could be getting completely paranoid as well. I mean with you lot ''snooping'' round I'm already on eggshells.

<swallow> [[Camden Porta|Camden]] keeps watching me across the office - pretty sure he doesn't trust me.

I might be imagining it all I .. I dunno. Anyway, today I think I saw something odd. And it - and it might not be anything but if it ''keeps you happy'' here it is.

We got this delivery - we get deliveries all the time, you know hardware upgrades and stuff, but there was an ''extra'' item. It wasn't on the manifest. I only noticed it cos I was nearest the door when it all arrived, so I ended up signing for it.

So there was ... there was this packing case and, now I ''don't'' know what's in there. And it's locked in the stores now so I ... I can't get to it even if you want me to - it's about 5 feet high, 3 feet across and quite slim, like ... a painting or something.

So is this an art-theft thing? Is that what you're after - some kind of ''fence'' operation? And if you told me what to look for I might have a better chance of helping.

<tsk> Well - that's it. I'll ... I'll let you know if anything else happens.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Encryption themes====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 19:20:54, 19:58:48, 20:02:01, 20:13:45, 20:30:37, 20:57:23, 21:01:26, 21:26:08

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_29.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' 24/25-SEP-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/weekend_brings.html link]) or 01-OCT-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/museum_proteste.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
I saw my dad the other day so, thanks, he told me about everything and... Well I’m, I’m just glad there’s a point to all this; he’s... he’s looking much better... and I suppose that means that you’re happy with how I’m doing, so I’m... probably on the right track?

I’ve been keeping an eye on the deliveries here, um I don’t think there has been anything funny for weeks now, but , you’know, I ''might'' have missed something. There ''have'' been a couple of odd projects coming across my desk though. Nobody ever gets the full picture here, but I’ve noticed some themes in the encryption work I’m doing, for a start it’s pretty advanced, everything’s been marked for ‘quantum’ (which isn’t perfect yet, but it’s about the highest level we’ve got). But <sigh> there are a couple of words that keep coming up too and... well, I <stumbles over words> I don’t have a clear picture of what they mean, but maybe they’ll mean something to you, the sender or the recipient is always called ‘[[Viendenbourg]]’ and there are all these references to ‘the material’ and how much of it they’ve got. I know I’m not seeing all the messages, they spread the work around – you’know, security - but only a few of us can handle quantum encryption so I’m seeing a ''fair chunk'' of the correspondence. It just seems odd it needs to be so secret, so... that’s why I mention it.

I’d better go soon, there’s umm, a protest outside the museum and it will take me ages to get past them. Anyway... I can’t think of anything else... nope that’s it.
|}
----

====Audio: Packing case gone====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40 (22-24 [?])

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_30.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' ??

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Well, hello again.

<sigh> I hate talking into these things.
Hang on, I think someone's coming! <rustly noises>
No, no, it's alright.

Right, okay... that packing case... it's disappeared.

I don't know when it went, but it's not there today. So I.. I think I saw it a couple of days ago... that was the last time. Not much help, I know.

I gave the case a bit of a kick the other day, to see if I could hear what was in there. I think it was tech stuff.

Anyway, I'm meeting up with a guy for lunch tomorrow, and he's kind of a hardware freak. So I might try kind of nudging him, see if there's anything going on. He's a nice guy, so he might be helpful.

I'm not going to do anything, y'know, just to get information for you. It's bad enough sneaking around like this. I can't just talk to people anymore, it's like I'm always interrogating them, even my friends. I can't look at anything without suspecting it.
It'll do my head in.

<sigh> You'd better look after your side of the bargain.
It's the only reason i'm doing this.
|}
----

==Historical Cryptographers==

Some of the names mentioned in the logs share the names of historic cryptographers and mathematicians.

; Bazeries : French military cryptographer, the 'pragmatic man of cryptology'. Famous for breaking the French 'Great Cipher' created in the 17th century.
; Porta : Giovanni Battista Porta, Italian cryptographer and inventor of the Della Porta cipher - a polyalphabetic cipher with keyword.
; Ashford : the name of the village in Kent where John Wallis, 17th century mathematician, was born. He wrote among other things, about the quadrature of curves, logic, theology and cryptography.
; Carrick : the name of a Windows-based encryption application, designed by cryptographer Bruce Schneier.

Backdoor

2006-07-06T07:35:01Z

Buzman: /* Configuration */

==Summary==

After discovering that [[V]] called someone at the [[Academy]]'s [[Crypto|Crypto Department]], [[Caine]] heads over to Crypto to investigate. He runs into his friend [[Neville Clark]], who is [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/dolor_sit_amet.html talkative], if obfuscating. The Cube Hunters entice Nev into sharing more information by giving him a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html puzzle], designed by [[User:jbd|jbd]], to solve. Nev takes the bait, and gives us a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracked_1.html backdoor] that leads to a gridded file system.

Dragging the commands onto the grid to create various configurations yields a series of log snippets. Some of the logs resemble the [[Perplex City Errorlogs]] that were found before the [[puzzle cards]] were released.

The interface can be accessed at the following URL:

http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/commandinterface/index.html

As of 17:08, 3 July 2006 (PDT), the puzzle is still being worked on. Join us in [irc://irc.chat-solutions.org:6667/#syzygy #syzygy], or see the discussion on the [[Talk:Backdoor|Talk]] page or at [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Unforums].

==Commands==

Through the combined work of '''jalapenodude''', '''pelrun''', and [[User:jbd|jbd]], #syzygy has determined that the commands appear to work as follows.

The program pointer starts with the highest command in the left-hand column. It moves through the grid one space at a time, as determined by the command in that space and which spaces have been used before.

Generally, the pointer moves in the following directions when it encounters each command. However, if the next square has already been "used", the next direction (listed in brackets) is attempted. If this square has already been used, then the next in the list will be tried, and so on and so on (although N.B. the list of these below is far from complete). Some exceptions to this may occur - possibly certain combinations of commands may not run this check?

<pre>
mount - se
zone - west (north, east, northeast, ...)
switch - se (...) (''Are you sure, goes NE on config 5 below?'')
rotate - north (northeast, then in clockwise order?)
copy - south (...)
flush - south (southeast, ...)
pwrite - e (south, ...)
popen - east (south, ...)
pread - west (south, ...)
</pre>

(This means the grids below are dependent on what commands were used to reach a particular square... But I'll leave it here for the time being -- Scribe.)

'''rotate''' does something different depending on where it is executed, but also (sometimes?) where it comes from. Here are some directions that occur:
<pre><nowiki>
e e e e s
s ne n n s
e n ne n s
ne n ne n s
ne n ne n n
</nowiki></pre>

However, it is possible for r3c5 to go north if entered from the west, for example.

The same goes for '''zone''':
<pre><nowiki>
e e e w s
s w w n n
e e e n w
n w w n n
n w w n n
</nowiki></pre>

'''End''' ends execution whenever it gets hit on a specific error message. It is very good for testing where the code is going. '''Cache''' seems to only work as an end point. '''Run''' can go anywhere that the program pointer isn't reaching.

A '''configuration''' is a set of commands placed on the grid so that the grid is valid and a log file is retrieved. The '''command path''' is the actual path that the pointer takes through the grid configuration. Different configurations may break down into the same command path.

Configurations and command paths start with ZO-MO, and usually end with either CACHE or FLUSH.

===Full Command Path List===

The first two numbers are the resulting configuration, the letter after is the variation, and the string is the command path, with each instruction cut to two letters in length. The list is alphabetized based on operation name, as a reference service. Please be sure to also place them above with their respective results, and to sort them in properly when added.

08B ZO-MO-CO-PR-RO-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
06A ZO-MO-CO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
01B ZO-MO-CO-RO-RO-RO-RO-RO-ZO-CA
03C ZO-MO-MO-SW-RO-CA
02B ZO-MO-PO-RO-PW-CA
02A ZO-MO-PO-RO-RO-RO-CA
03A ZO-MO-PO-RO-SW-CA
01A ZO-MO-PO-ZO-RO-RO-CA
13A ZO-MO-PR-PR-CO-CO-PW-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
11A ZO-MO-PR-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
08A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-RO-CA
09A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
10A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
07A ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-FL-ZO-CA
06B ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
02C ZO-MO-RO-CA
03B ZO-MO-SW-RO-CA
18A ZO-MO-SW-SW-ZO-ZO-ZO-PR-CA
12A ZO-MO-ZO-CO-PW-SW-RO-RO-SW-CA
19A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
20A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-RO-CA
04A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-RO-RO-PW-RO-CA
05A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-SW-RO-PW-RO-CA
16A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-PR-CA
15A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
14A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
17A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-CA

===Command/File Mapping===

Other than the linked commands, we also get these two errors...

unable: "Unable to access file"
unread: "Unable to get read handle"

The number of times the '''zone''', '''switch''', and '''rotate''' commands appears in a command path determines which file is displayed.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with one '''zone''' command''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with two '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|-
! 2
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_19:_Tajison_PW_Accelerator | Tajison]]
|-
! 3
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_20:_Nelis_Nuclear_Battery | Battery]]

|-
! 4
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] ||[[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with three '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with four '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 3
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 4
| unread || unread || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|}

==Discoveries==

Here are the various configurations and logs that have been discovered.

====General: Approaching the Master====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run pwrite cache / -- -- popen rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, pwrite, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run cache -- / -- -- rotate -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Approached the Master today about begining on an updated and
revised edition. V. pleased to discover he considers the idea
warmly. He actually said, 'My ideas are in good hands with you,
and you will of course receive full credit for the work.'
Somehow I expected more of a struggle. V. gracious indeed. He's
not quite the glory-hog SOME people have made him out to be, I
guess.</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message2.jpg]]
----

====General: Coffee====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- pwrite rotate flush / -- -- -- cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, flush, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Crypto Dept. Order Form

Coffee
Coffee!
COFFEE!</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message7.JPG]]
----

====General: Project Data====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>PROJECT DATA HEADER 1277 | Created 23156S</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Project_Data.JPG]]
----

====General: Kiteway disrupting the department====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, swtich, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount switch -- -- / run rotate copy switch cache / -- rotate pread -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pread, rotate, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>To: 55321801

FROM: MANSOOR H.

Kiteway's programs are disrupting the entire department. Breeding hostility
and distrust among amicable colleagues. The man doesn't belong here anymore,
why can't he keep his damned pet projects in his own office? Crypto is mine
now, not his.

Well, here are the metrics to show he's not minding his own business.

Number of times Kiteway has visited dept. offices this year: 78

And in 268: 129

And in 267: 23

Dept. suspicion level on the Howe-Panntonin Index: 8.8

And in 268: 7.3

And in 267: 4.5

Suspect the man has his own agenda and isn't sharing with the proper channels,
for example me and you. Suspect he is subverting the time and resources of my
faculty without consulting me ahead of time. Behaving as though he can't trust
his own senior fellows. Ridiculous. How long must we put up with this childish
rigmarole?</pre>
----

====General: Big Nothing====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone switch -- / -- pwrite rotate cache pread

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, pwrite, rotate, switch, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_16.JPG]]
----

====General: Krsa algorithm====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Notes:

To make this more precise, let Krsa be an RSA generator with associated security
parameter k and let Keys be the set of all moduli N that have positive probability
to be outbut by Krsa. Let Hash be a family of functions whose key-space is Keys and
such that HashN : { 0, 1}

-> Z

n for every N e Keys. Let DS = (Krsa, Sign, VG) be the digital signature scheme whose
signing and verifying algorithms are as follows:
Algorithm Sign N,p,qp,d (M)
y <- Hashn (M)
x <- yd mod N
Return x
Algorithm VGn,e (M,x)
y <- Hashn (M)
y

<- xe mod N
If y=y

then return 1 else return 0</pre>
----

====General: To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- cache -- / -- -- mount rotate -- / end end zone rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Check notes with lucas
Book test time
Upload amends
Mark 142 as done
Book holiday time</pre>

''lucas probably refers to [[Lucas Bazeries]]''

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message22.JPG]]
----

====General: Drinks====

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

(N.B. I also get this output using config 22, at time of writing... -- Scribe)

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>
From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Are we on for a drink after work tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I don know - who else might be coming?

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Do you want other people to come?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Of course. I a sociable creature.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So Ie noticed.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You should behave yourself.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I am being the perfect gentleman, as always.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Not sure about the perfect. Or the gentleman. ;-)

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So - the drink question. Other guests tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I think it would be good to invite the whole gang out and
see who comes along. It feels like ages since wee all got
together. It would be nice.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You sure?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Yes, I am.</pre>
----

====General: Alternate To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>i. set FEAL, LOKI
ii.prep IDEA
iii. log proc time
iv.write up
v. correlate with nov data
vi.send to cam</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message24.JPG]]

====Part: Smart Dust Cameras (ref: 72690B-0F)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen, zone, cache

::'''Command path:''' zone, mount, popen, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- rotate rotate / run -- copy rotate rotate / -- -- rotate cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 72690B-0F 
EXTERNAL REF: 43914D 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Smart Dust Cameras; corrected auto-power off firmware bugs, increased bandwidth.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message.jpg]]
----

====Part: Experimental remote TNI scanner (ref: 6032VQ-0J)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, switch, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- mount -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 6032VQ-0J 
EXTERNAL REF: 10086W 
 
DESCRIPTION: Neuro/Experimental remote TNI scanner; security and identification firmware updated for new [[Cognivia]] prototype.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message3.jpg]]
----

====Part: High Power phase-conjugate laser (ref: 384621-5A)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- –- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / rotate -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, rotate, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 384621-5A 
EXTERNAL REF: 9CE42T 
 
DESCRIPTION: Optics/High Power phase-conjugate laser; calibration and adjustment for high spaciotemporal accuracy.
|}

'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message4.png]]
----

====Part: Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field (ref: 3141PU-1M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / switch -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, switch, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3141PU-1M 
EXTERNAL REF: OUF12M 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field; interfaced with dedicated fibre network. Tested at 120% maximum tesla strength to ensure no field leakage.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message5.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nanoscale imager (ref: 62999E-3M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 62999E-3M 
EXTERNAL REF: 80EV21 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Nanoscale imager; reprogrammed for higher resolution and contrast on all material types.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message8.JPG]]
----

====Part: Reynolds ioniser (ref: 813QE2-7X)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch pread pread -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 813QE2-7X 
EXTERNAL REF: 9315WC 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Reynolds ioniser; adapted for use with Baker SMC-E for quick startup time.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message9.JPG]]
----

====Part: Active Noise Control system (ref: 477DI5-2Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- copy zone switch -- / -- pwrite switch rotate cache / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, copy, pwrite, switch, rotate, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 477DI5-2Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 0928ES 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Active Noise Control system; increased area effect range. Altered waveform-analysis algorithms, increased network size to 1024 nodes.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message10.JPG]]
----

====Part: Yorke-Takayuki simulator (ref: 5239JL-4M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / copy pread pread -- -- / copy switch -- -- -- / pwrite rotate switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, copy, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5239JL-4M 
EXTERNAL REF: 873AR8 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Yorke-Takayuki simulator; new compartment added for traffic analysis research.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message11.JPG]]
----

====Part: Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators (ref: 5BPK76-8H)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5BPK76-8H 
EXTERNAL REF: 7560WW 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators; debugged in line with requests from facility. Problems with intermittent field spiking between F and D types fixed.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message12.JPG]]
----

====Part: 174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock (ref: 254ID9-3R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 254ID9-3R 
EXTERNAL REF: HN424P 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock; locked time-signal to interface with dedicated fibre network and 3D imager.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message14.jpg]]
----

====Part: Broadman Nuclear decay RNG (ref: 3085NC-6R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / zone zone zone -- -- / pwrite rotate switch -- -- / -- -- -- cache --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, zone, pwrite, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3085NC-6R 
EXTERNAL REF: 7297CR 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Broadman Nuclear Decay RNG; upgraded statistical tests according to new guidelines.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message13.JPG]]
----

====Part: WHISK array (ref: 177ETC-1U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / cache -- -- switch -- / rotate pread zone zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, switch, zone, zone, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 177ETC-1U 
EXTERNAL REF: ET185C 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/WHISK array; debugged data traffic handling systems, added documentation to beta features.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message17.JPG]]
----

====Part: Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator (ref: 9451RZ-4U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- --/ -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 9451RZ-4U 
EXTERNAL REF: 811WS6 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator controller reconfigured to accept special material particles.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message19.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nelis Nuclear Isomer Battery (Hf-178-2m) (ref: 26637C-8Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- cache / -- -- switch -- rotate / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 26637C-8Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 5933EN 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Nelis Nuclear Isomer battery (Hf-178-2m); made compatible with facility electrical subsystem and dedicated fibre network. Enhanced burst mode added.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message20.JPG]]
----

====Part: Klebold plates (ref: 122C76-3S)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' mount zone rotate switch -- / -- rotate -- -- popen / -- -- switch zone zone / -- -- -- switch -- / -- -- cache pread zone

::'''Command Path:''' mount, rotate, zone, rotate, switch, popen, zone, zone, switch, switch, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 122C76-3S 
EXTERNAL REF: 45442R 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Klebold plates; networked in array for large-scale 3D spatial scanning. Double redundancy.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message23.JPG]]
----

====Logs: Gatehouse 24====
When this configuration is run, a message '''Operation in progress''' appears. The screen then distorts and wavers. Finally, a log appears. Discussion on Unforums suggests that the logs may rotate, or appear randomly.

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- copy switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Output 1=====
::'''[[Helen Carrick]] and [[Idola Friedberg]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 143805 +000000
:: start 143805 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { friedberg, i {119yr} }

You really said that [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { carrick, h {624yr} }

I was hungry [!] I'm not diplomatic when I'm starving [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

FRIEDBERG, I

I bet you fifty lecks your stuff is wiped when you get back [.]

// preliminary review complete

CARRICK, H

Hah [,] I'd like to see him even try [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 2=====
::'''[[Camden Porta]] and [[Lucas Bazeries]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 055814 +000000
:: start 061055 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { porta, c {112yr} }

Where have you been [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { bazeries, l {520yr} }

So I'm a little late [.] Relax [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

PORTA, C

We have to hurry and get this thing done [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

Is he here yet [?]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

I think so [.] Let's hurry [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

I hope there's coffee [.]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

Focus on the project [,] dunderhead [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 3=====
::'''[[Rowan Ashford]] and [[Mark Wooster]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 192355 +000000
:: start 192401 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { ashford, r {737yr} }

Hey [,] wait up [.]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { wooster, m {019yr} }

Oh [,] sorry [.] Hard meeting today [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 23% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

ASHFORD, R

Do you ever wonder [...]

// preliminary review complete

WOOSTER, M

Don't say it [.]

// preliminary review complete

ASHFORD, R

I know [,] I know [.] No place is safe [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>
----

====Audio: Suspicious delivery guy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount -- / -- -- -- -- copy / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- cache

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 03-JAN-06 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/artists_quarter.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
If he dies, you realise that's it. You can do what you like to me - I don't care about '''me'''.

[[Robert_Drake|Someone in my block]] got beaten up the other night. He isn't a violent guy; he's a calligrapher. But he just got attacked well f ... nothing basically. Well I think it was random, but I don't think I believe in random any more.
Was it you?

Are you trying to scare me? You don't need to so just ... stop it.

I did what you wanted anyway. Last night ...

I worked until I was the only one left in the office. Must have been about 11 when this delivery guy turned up with a trolley full of boxes. And he ''did'' look a bit surprised to see me there.
These two big boxes were for us, so I signed for them and went next door to grab Angelica so she could open the stores.

Anyway, the boxes were really heavy, so the delivery guy wheeled the trolley into the stores and dropped them off there. Then I saw him slide one of our cases under the trolley; when he moved the trolley, it wasn't there anymore. It was quick but I'm sure he swiped something. Then he left, and Angelica locked the door.

I would have followed him ... well, probably ... but Angelica started talking to me about my research and I couldn't just rush off. I saw him go to the end of the corridor ... to the elevator, and he hit the down button. There's only the basement under us, but I think there might be passageways for internal mail and things. I honestly don't know. And I'm not going down there in the middle of the night, so don't ask. No matter what you threaten me with.

Ummm the delivery guy was about 6 foot, white, short dark hair. I haven't seen him before.

Keep an eye out, will you?
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Over and out====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_23.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 19-JAN-06? ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/police_raid_dis.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So this is it. Can't say I'm not glad it's over but, well, one day maybe you can tell me what this was all about.
I mean, I read the papers - police raids on subway stations - sounds like your kind of thing.

We've had a few more deliveries come in since January, but still no sign of the mystery man. It's been a different courier each time, and they've - they've all looked pretty innocent. The [[Viendenbourg]] messages are still going backwards and forwards.

I appreciate what you've done for my dad, but ... I've done my bit. That's it. That was the deal. You can go digging around in the tunnels if you like but don't expect me to do any more of your dirty work. You told me to stop, so I'm stopping.

Don't ever tell my dad about this.

Over and out.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Getting dodgy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_25.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Look this is getting seriously dodgy.

Last week, [[Lucas Bazeries|Lucas]] completely cut me out of a meeting, and [[Mansoor]] has been ripping into my white paper and...

I'm sure it's not professional, it's personal. They know what we're up to, I swear.
No I don't, I don't know anything. I'm losing it. Please, I can't be that important. You could get someone else.

The whole place is shutting down over [[Solstice Gambol|Solstice]]. You...you could get someone to break in here and I don't know...isotope tag one of the packages and track it you probably do that all the time...what do you need me for?

Well, happy holidays.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: 14th of July 2005====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount rotate rotate / -- cache -- rotate rotate / -- rotate pread zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, zone, pread, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 16:52:09, 17:19:23

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_27.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So you've got what you wanted.

It's Thursday the, what ... 14th of July? And here's your ''report''.

I don't know what you're expecting to hear but ... I don't know what's going on; it might be nothing. I ... I could be getting completely paranoid as well. I mean with you lot ''snooping'' round I'm already on eggshells.

<swallow> [[Camden Porta|Camden]] keeps watching me across the office - pretty sure he doesn't trust me.

I might be imagining it all I .. I dunno. Anyway, today I think I saw something odd. And it - and it might not be anything but if it ''keeps you happy'' here it is.

We got this delivery - we get deliveries all the time, you know hardware upgrades and stuff, but there was an ''extra'' item. It wasn't on the manifest. I only noticed it cos I was nearest the door when it all arrived, so I ended up signing for it.

So there was ... there was this packing case and, now I ''don't'' know what's in there. And it's locked in the stores now so I ... I can't get to it even if you want me to - it's about 5 feet high, 3 feet across and quite slim, like ... a painting or something.

So is this an art-theft thing? Is that what you're after - some kind of ''fence'' operation? And if you told me what to look for I might have a better chance of helping.

<tsk> Well - that's it. I'll ... I'll let you know if anything else happens.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Encryption themes====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 19:20:54, 19:58:48, 20:02:01, 20:13:45, 20:30:37, 20:57:23, 21:01:26, 21:26:08

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_29.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' 24/25-SEP-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/weekend_brings.html link]) or 01-OCT-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/museum_proteste.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
I saw my dad the other day so, thanks, he told me about everything and... Well I’m, I’m just glad there’s a point to all this; he’s... he’s looking much better... and I suppose that means that you’re happy with how I’m doing, so I’m... probably on the right track?

I’ve been keeping an eye on the deliveries here, um I don’t think there has been anything funny for weeks now, but , you’know, I ''might'' have missed something. There ''have'' been a couple of odd projects coming across my desk though. Nobody ever gets the full picture here, but I’ve noticed some themes in the encryption work I’m doing, for a start it’s pretty advanced, everything’s been marked for ‘quantum’ (which isn’t perfect yet, but it’s about the highest level we’ve got). But <sigh> there are a couple of words that keep coming up too and... well, I <stumbles over words> I don’t have a clear picture of what they mean, but maybe they’ll mean something to you, the sender or the recipient is always called ‘[[Viendenbourg]]’ and there are all these references to ‘the material’ and how much of it they’ve got. I know I’m not seeing all the messages, they spread the work around – you’know, security - but only a few of us can handle quantum encryption so I’m seeing a ''fair chunk'' of the correspondence. It just seems odd it needs to be so secret, so... that’s why I mention it.

I’d better go soon, there’s umm, a protest outside the museum and it will take me ages to get past them. Anyway... I can’t think of anything else... nope that’s it.
|}
----

====Audio: Packing case gone====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40 (22-24 [?])

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_30.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' ??

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Well, hello again.

<sigh> I hate talking into these things.
Hang on, I think someone's coming! <rustly noises>
No, no, it's alright.

Right, okay... that packing case... it's disappeared.

I don't know when it went, but it's not there today. So I.. I think I saw it a couple of days ago... that was the last time. Not much help, I know.

I gave the case a bit of a kick the other day, to see if I could hear what was in there. I think it was tech stuff.

Anyway, I'm meeting up with a guy for lunch tomorrow, and he's kind of a hardware freak. So I might try kind of nudging him, see if there's anything going on. He's a nice guy, so he might be helpful.

I'm not going to do anything, y'know, just to get information for you. It's bad enough sneaking around like this. I can't just talk to people anymore, it's like I'm always interrogating them, even my friends. I can't look at anything without suspecting it.
It'll do my head in.

<sigh> You'd better look after your side of the bargain.
It's the only reason i'm doing this.
|}
----

==Historical Cryptographers==

Some of the names mentioned in the logs share the names of historic cryptographers and mathematicians.

; Bazeries : French military cryptographer, the 'pragmatic man of cryptology'. Famous for breaking the French 'Great Cipher' created in the 17th century.
; Porta : Giovanni Battista Porta, Italian cryptographer and inventor of the Della Porta cipher - a polyalphabetic cipher with keyword.
; Ashford : the name of the village in Kent where John Wallis, 17th century mathematician, was born. He wrote among other things, about the quadrature of curves, logic, theology and cryptography.
; Carrick : the name of a Windows-based encryption application, designed by cryptographer Bruce Schneier.

Backdoor

2006-07-05T22:59:03Z

Buzman: Added transcription

==Summary==

After discovering that [[V]] called someone at the [[Academy]]'s [[Crypto|Crypto Department]], [[Caine]] heads over to Crypto to investigate. He runs into his friend [[Neville Clark]], who is [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/dolor_sit_amet.html talkative], if obfuscating. The Cube Hunters entice Nev into sharing more information by giving him a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html puzzle], designed by [[User:jbd|jbd]], to solve. Nev takes the bait, and gives us a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracked_1.html backdoor] that leads to a gridded file system.

Dragging the commands onto the grid to create various configurations yields a series of log snippets. Some of the logs resemble the [[Perplex City Errorlogs]] that were found before the [[puzzle cards]] were released.

The interface can be accessed at the following URL:

http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/commandinterface/index.html

As of 17:08, 3 July 2006 (PDT), the puzzle is still being worked on. Join us in [irc://irc.chat-solutions.org:6667/#syzygy #syzygy], or see the discussion on the [[Talk:Backdoor|Talk]] page or at [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Unforums].

==Commands==

Through the combined work of '''jalapenodude''', '''pelrun''', and [[User:jbd|jbd]], #syzygy has determined that the commands appear to work as follows.

The program pointer starts with the highest command in the left-hand column. It moves through the grid one space at a time, as determined by the command in that space and which spaces have been used before.

Generally, the pointer moves in the following directions when it encounters each command. However, if the next square has already been "used", the next direction (listed in brackets) is attempted. If this square has already been used, then the next in the list will be tried, and so on and so on (although N.B. the list of these below is far from complete). Some exceptions to this may occur - possibly certain combinations of commands may not run this check?

<pre>
mount - se
zone - west (north, east, northeast, ...)
switch - se (...) (''Are you sure, goes NE on config 5 below?'')
rotate - north (northeast, then in clockwise order?)
copy - south (...)
flush - south (southeast, ...)
pwrite - e (south, ...)
popen - east (south, ...)
pread - west (south, ...)
</pre>

(This means the grids below are dependent on what commands were used to reach a particular square... But I'll leave it here for the time being -- Scribe.)

'''rotate''' does something different depending on where it is executed, but also (sometimes?) where it comes from. Here are some directions that occur:
<pre><nowiki>
e e e e s
s ne n n s
e n ne n s
ne n ne n s
ne n ne n n
</nowiki></pre>

However, it is possible for r3c5 to go north if entered from the west, for example.

The same goes for '''zone''':
<pre><nowiki>
e e e w s
s w w n n
e e e n w
n w w n n
n w w n n
</nowiki></pre>

'''End''' ends execution whenever it gets hit on a specific error message. It is very good for testing where the code is going. '''Cache''' seems to only work as an end point. '''Run''' can go anywhere that the program pointer isn't reaching.

A '''configuration''' is a set of commands placed on the grid so that the grid is valid and a log file is retrieved. The '''command path''' is the actual path that the pointer takes through the grid configuration. Different configurations may break down into the same command path.

Configurations and command paths start with ZO-MO, and usually end with either CACHE or FLUSH.

===Full Command Path List===

The first two numbers are the resulting configuration, the letter after is the variation, and the string is the command path, with each instruction cut to two letters in length. The list is alphabetized based on operation name, as a reference service. Please be sure to also place them above with their respective results, and to sort them in properly when added.

08B ZO-MO-CO-PR-RO-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
06A ZO-MO-CO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
01B ZO-MO-CO-RO-RO-RO-RO-RO-ZO-CA
03C ZO-MO-MO-SW-RO-CA
02B ZO-MO-PO-RO-PW-CA
02A ZO-MO-PO-RO-RO-RO-CA
03A ZO-MO-PO-RO-SW-CA
01A ZO-MO-PO-ZO-RO-RO-CA
13A ZO-MO-PR-PR-CO-CO-PW-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
11A ZO-MO-PR-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
08A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-RO-CA
09A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
10A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
07A ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-FL-ZO-CA
06B ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
02C ZO-MO-RO-CA
03B ZO-MO-SW-RO-CA
18A ZO-MO-SW-SW-ZO-ZO-ZO-PR-CA
12A ZO-MO-ZO-CO-PW-SW-RO-RO-SW-CA
19A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
20A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-RO-CA
04A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-RO-RO-PW-RO-CA
05A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-SW-RO-PW-RO-CA
16A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-PR-CA
15A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
14A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
17A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-CA

===Command/File Mapping===

Other than the linked commands, we also get these two errors...

unable: "Unable to access file"
unread: "Unable to get read handle"

The number of times the '''zone''', '''switch''', and '''rotate''' commands appears in a command path determines which file is displayed.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with one '''zone''' command''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with two '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|-
! 2
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_19:_Tajison_PW_Accelerator | Tajison]]
|-
! 3
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_20:_Nelis_Nuclear_Battery | Battery]]

|-
! 4
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] ||[[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with three '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with four '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 3
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 4
| unread || unread || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|}

==Discoveries==

Here are the various configurations and logs that have been discovered.

====General: Approaching the Master====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run pwrite cache / -- -- popen rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, pwrite, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run cache -- / -- -- rotate -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Approached the Master today about begining on an updated and
revised edition. V. pleased to discover he considers the idea
warmly. He actually said, 'My ideas are in good hands with you,
and you will of course receive full credit for the work.'
Somehow I expected more of a struggle. V. gracious indeed. He's
not quite the glory-hog SOME people have made him out to be, I
guess.</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message2.jpg]]
----

====General: Coffee====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- pwrite rotate flush / -- -- -- cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, flush, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Crypto Dept. Order Form

Coffee
Coffee!
COFFEE!</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message7.JPG]]
----

====General: Project Data====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>PROJECT DATA HEADER 1277 | Created 23156S</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Project_Data.JPG]]
----

====General: Kiteway disrupting the department====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, swtich, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount switch -- -- / run rotate copy switch cache / -- rotate pread -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pread, rotate, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>To: 55321801

FROM: MANSOOR H.

Kiteway's programs are disrupting the entire department. Breeding hostility
and distrust among amicable colleagues. The man doesn't belong here anymore,
why can't he keep his damned pet projects in his own office? Crypto is mine
now, not his.

Well, here are the metrics to show he's not minding his own business.

Number of times Kiteway has visited dept. offices this year: 78

And in 268: 129

And in 267: 23

Dept. suspicion level on the Howe-Panntonin Index: 8.8

And in 268: 7.3

And in 267: 4.5

Suspect the man has his own agenda and isn't sharing with the proper channels,
for example me and you. Suspect he is subverting the time and resources of my
faculty without consulting me ahead of time. Behaving as though he can't trust
his own senior fellows. Ridiculous. How long must we put up with this childish
rigmarole?</pre>
----

====General: Big Nothing====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone switch -- / -- pwrite rotate cache pread

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, pwrite, rotate, switch, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_16.JPG]]
----

====General: Krsa algorithm====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Notes:

To make this more precise, let Krsa be an RSA generator with associated security
parameter k and let Keys be the set of all moduli N that have positive probability
to be outbut by Krsa. Let Hash be a family of functions whose key-space is Keys and
such that HashN : { 0, 1}

-> Z

n for every N e Keys. Let DS = (Krsa, Sign, VG) be the digital signature scheme whose
signing and verifying algorithms are as follows:
Algorithm Sign N,p,qp,d (M)
y <- Hashn (M)
x <- yd mod N
Return x
Algorithm VGn,e (M,x)
y <- Hashn (M)
y

<- xe mod N
If y=y

then return 1 else return 0</pre>
----

====General: To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- cache -- / -- -- mount rotate -- / end end zone rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Check notes with lucas
Book test time
Upload amends
Mark 142 as done
Book holiday time</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message22.JPG]]
----

====General: Drinks====

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

(N.B. I also get this output using config 22, at time of writing... -- Scribe)

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>
From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Are we on for a drink after work tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I don know - who else might be coming?

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Do you want other people to come?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Of course. I a sociable creature.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So Ie noticed.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You should behave yourself.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I am being the perfect gentleman, as always.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Not sure about the perfect. Or the gentleman. ;-)

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So - the drink question. Other guests tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I think it would be good to invite the whole gang out and
see who comes along. It feels like ages since wee all got
together. It would be nice.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You sure?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Yes, I am.</pre>
----

====General: Alternate To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>i. set FEAL, LOKI
ii.prep IDEA
iii. log proc time
iv.write up
v. correlate with nov data
vi.send to cam</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message24.JPG]]

====Part: Smart Dust Cameras (ref: 72690B-0F)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen, zone, cache

::'''Command path:''' zone, mount, popen, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- rotate rotate / run -- copy rotate rotate / -- -- rotate cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 72690B-0F 
EXTERNAL REF: 43914D 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Smart Dust Cameras; corrected auto-power off firmware bugs, increased bandwidth.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message.jpg]]
----

====Part: Experimental remote TNI scanner (ref: 6032VQ-0J)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, switch, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- mount -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 6032VQ-0J 
EXTERNAL REF: 10086W 
 
DESCRIPTION: Neuro/Experimental remote TNI scanner; security and identification firmware updated for new [[Cognivia]] prototype.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message3.jpg]]
----

====Part: High Power phase-conjugate laser (ref: 384621-5A)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- –- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / rotate -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, rotate, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 384621-5A 
EXTERNAL REF: 9CE42T 
 
DESCRIPTION: Optics/High Power phase-conjugate laser; calibration and adjustment for high spaciotemporal accuracy.
|}

'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message4.png]]
----

====Part: Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field (ref: 3141PU-1M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / switch -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, switch, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3141PU-1M 
EXTERNAL REF: OUF12M 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field; interfaced with dedicated fibre network. Tested at 120% maximum tesla strength to ensure no field leakage.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message5.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nanoscale imager (ref: 62999E-3M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 62999E-3M 
EXTERNAL REF: 80EV21 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Nanoscale imager; reprogrammed for higher resolution and contrast on all material types.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message8.JPG]]
----

====Part: Reynolds ioniser (ref: 813QE2-7X)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch pread pread -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 813QE2-7X 
EXTERNAL REF: 9315WC 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Reynolds ioniser; adapted for use with Baker SMC-E for quick startup time.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message9.JPG]]
----

====Part: Active Noise Control system (ref: 477DI5-2Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- copy zone switch -- / -- pwrite switch rotate cache / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, copy, pwrite, switch, rotate, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 477DI5-2Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 0928ES 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Active Noise Control system; increased area effect range. Altered waveform-analysis algorithms, increased network size to 1024 nodes.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message10.JPG]]
----

====Part: Yorke-Takayuki simulator (ref: 5239JL-4M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / copy pread pread -- -- / copy switch -- -- -- / pwrite rotate switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, copy, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5239JL-4M 
EXTERNAL REF: 873AR8 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Yorke-Takayuki simulator; new compartment added for traffic analysis research.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message11.JPG]]
----

====Part: Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators (ref: 5BPK76-8H)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5BPK76-8H 
EXTERNAL REF: 7560WW 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators; debugged in line with requests from facility. Problems with intermittent field spiking between F and D types fixed.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message12.JPG]]
----

====Part: 174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock (ref: 254ID9-3R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 254ID9-3R 
EXTERNAL REF: HN424P 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock; locked time-signal to interface with dedicated fibre network and 3D imager.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message14.jpg]]
----

====Part: Broadman Nuclear decay RNG (ref: 3085NC-6R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / zone zone zone -- -- / pwrite rotate switch -- -- / -- -- -- cache --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, zone, pwrite, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3085NC-6R 
EXTERNAL REF: 7297CR 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Broadman Nuclear Decay RNG; upgraded statistical tests according to new guidelines.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message13.JPG]]
----

====Part: WHISK array (ref: 177ETC-1U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / cache -- -- switch -- / rotate pread zone zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, switch, zone, zone, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 177ETC-1U 
EXTERNAL REF: ET185C 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/WHISK array; debugged data traffic handling systems, added documentation to beta features.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message17.JPG]]
----

====Part: Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator (ref: 9451RZ-4U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- --/ -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 9451RZ-4U 
EXTERNAL REF: 811WS6 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator controller reconfigured to accept special material particles.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message19.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nelis Nuclear Isomer Battery (Hf-178-2m) (ref: 26637C-8Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- cache / -- -- switch -- rotate / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 26637C-8Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 5933EN 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Nelis Nuclear Isomer battery (Hf-178-2m); made compatible with facility electrical subsystem and dedicated fibre network. Enhanced burst mode added.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message20.JPG]]
----

====Part: Klebold plates (ref: 122C76-3S)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' mount zone rotate switch -- / -- rotate -- -- popen / -- -- switch zone zone / -- -- -- switch -- / -- -- cache pread zone

::'''Command Path:''' mount, rotate, zone, rotate, switch, popen, zone, zone, switch, switch, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 122C76-3S 
EXTERNAL REF: 45442R 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Klebold plates; networked in array for large-scale 3D spatial scanning. Double redundancy.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message23.JPG]]
----

====Logs: Gatehouse 24====
When this configuration is run, a message '''Operation in progress''' appears. The screen then distorts and wavers. Finally, a log appears. Discussion on Unforums suggests that the logs may rotate, or appear randomly.

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- copy switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Output 1=====
::'''[[Helen Carrick]] and [[Idola Friedberg]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 143805 +000000
:: start 143805 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { friedberg, i {119yr} }

You really said that [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { carrick, h {624yr} }

I was hungry [!] I'm not diplomatic when I'm starving [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

FRIEDBERG, I

I bet you fifty lecks your stuff is wiped when you get back [.]

// preliminary review complete

CARRICK, H

Hah [,] I'd like to see him even try [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 2=====
::'''[[Camden Porta]] and [[Lucas Bazeries]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 055814 +000000
:: start 061055 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { porta, c {112yr} }

Where have you been [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { bazeries, l {520yr} }

So I'm a little late [.] Relax [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

PORTA, C

We have to hurry and get this thing done [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

Is he here yet [?]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

I think so [.] Let's hurry [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

I hope there's coffee [.]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

Focus on the project [,] dunderhead [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 3=====
::'''[[Rowan Ashford]] and [[Mark Wooster]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 192355 +000000
:: start 192401 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { ashford, r {737yr} }

Hey [,] wait up [.]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { wooster, m {019yr} }

Oh [,] sorry [.] Hard meeting today [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 23% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

ASHFORD, R

Do you ever wonder [...]

// preliminary review complete

WOOSTER, M

Don't say it [.]

// preliminary review complete

ASHFORD, R

I know [,] I know [.] No place is safe [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>
----

====Audio: Suspicious delivery guy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount -- / -- -- -- -- copy / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- cache

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 03-JAN-06 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/artists_quarter.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
If he dies, you realise that's it. You can do what you like to me - I don't care about '''me'''.

[[Robert_Drake|Someone in my block]] got beaten up the other night. He isn't a violent guy; he's a calligrapher. But he just got attacked well f ... nothing basically. Well I think it was random, but I don't think I believe in random any more.
Was it you?

Are you trying to scare me? You don't need to so just ... stop it.

I did what you wanted anyway. Last night ...

I worked until I was the only one left in the office. Must have been about 11 when this delivery guy turned up with a trolley full of boxes. And he ''did'' look a bit surprised to see me there.
These two big boxes were for us, so I signed for them and went next door to grab Angelica so she could open the stores.

Anyway, the boxes were really heavy, so the delivery guy wheeled the trolley into the stores and dropped them off there. Then I saw him slide one of our cases under the trolley; when he moved the trolley, it wasn't there anymore. It was quick but I'm sure he swiped something. Then he left, and Angelica locked the door.

I would have followed him ... well, probably ... but Angelica started talking to me about my research and I couldn't just rush off. I saw him go to the end of the corridor ... to the elevator, and he hit the down button. There's only the basement under us, but I think there might be passageways for internal mail and things. I honestly don't know. And I'm not going down there in the middle of the night, so don't ask. No matter what you threaten me with.

Ummm the delivery guy was about 6 foot, white, short dark hair. I haven't seen him before.

Keep an eye out, will you?
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Over and out====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end znne mount cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_23.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 19-JAN-06? ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/police_raid_dis.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So this is it. Can't say I'm not glad it's over but, well, one day maybe you can tell me what this was all about.
I mean, I read the papers - police raids on subway stations - sounds like your kind of thing.

We've had a few more deliveries come in since January, but still no sign of the mystery man. It's been a different courier each time, and they've - they've all looked pretty innocent. The [[Viendenbourg]] messages are still going backwards and forwards.

I appreciate what you've done for my dad, but ... I've done my bit. That's it. That was the deal. You can go digging around in the tunnels if you like but don't expect me to do any more of your dirty work. You told me to stop, so I'm stopping.

Don't ever tell my dad about this.

Over and out.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Getting dodgy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_25.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Look this is getting seriously dodgy.

Last week, [[Lucas Bazeries|Lucas]] completely cut me out of a meeting, and [[Mansoor]] has been ripping into my white paper and...

I'm sure it's not professional, it's personal. They know what we're up to, I swear.
No I don't, I don't know anything. I'm losing it. Please, I can't be that important. You could get someone else.

The whole place is shutting down over [[Solstice Gambol|Solstice]]. You...you could get someone to break in here and I don't know...isotope tag one of the packages and track it you probably do that all the time...what do you need me for?

Well, happy holidays.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: 14th of July====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount rotate rotate / -- cache -- rotate rotate / -- rotate pread zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, zone, pread, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 16:52:09, 17:19:23

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_27.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So you've got what you wanted.

It's Thursday the, what ... 14th of July? And here's your ''report''.

I don't know what you're expecting to hear but ... I don't know what's going on; it might be nothing. I ... I could be getting completely paranoid as well. I mean with you lot ''snooping'' round I'm already on eggshells.

<swallow> [[Camden Porta|Camden]] keeps watching me across the office - pretty sure he doesn't trust me.

I might be imagining it all I .. I dunno. Anyway, today I think I saw something odd. And it - and it might not be anything but if it ''keeps you happy'' here it is.

We got this delivery - we get deliveries all the time, you know hardware upgrades and stuff, but there was an ''extra'' item. It wasn't on the manifest. I only noticed it cos I was nearest the door when it all arrived, so I ended up signing for it.

So there was ... there was this packing case and, now I ''don't'' know what's in there. And it's locked in the stores now so I ... I can't get to it even if you want me to - it's about 5 feet high, 3 feet across and quite slim, like ... a painting or something.

So is this an art-theft thing? Is that what you're after - some kind of ''fence'' operation? And if you told me what to look for I might have a better chance of helping.

<tsk> Well - that's it. I'll ... I'll let you know if anything else happens.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Encryption themes====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 19:20:54, 19:58:48, 20:02:01, 20:13:45, 20:30:37, 20:57:23, 21:01:26, 21:26:08

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_29.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' 24/25-SEP-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/weekend_brings.html link]) or 01-OCT-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/museum_proteste.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
I saw my dad the other day so, thanks, he told me about everything and... Well I’m, I’m just glad there’s a point to all this; he’s... he’s looking much better... and I suppose that means that you’re happy with how I’m doing, so I’m... probably on the right track?

I’ve been keeping an eye on the deliveries here, um I don’t think there has been anything funny for weeks now, but , you’know, I ''might'' have missed something. There ''have'' been a couple of odd projects coming across my desk though. Nobody ever gets the full picture here, but I’ve noticed some themes in the encryption work I’m doing, for a start it’s pretty advanced, everything’s been marked for ‘quantum’ (which isn’t perfect yet, but it’s about the highest level we’ve got). But <sigh> there are a couple of words that keep coming up too and... well, I <stumbles over words> I don’t have a clear picture of what they mean, but maybe they’ll mean something to you, the sender or the recipient is always called ‘[[Viendenbourg]]’ and there are all these references to ‘the material’ and how much of it they’ve got. I know I’m not seeing all the messages, they spread the work around – you’know, security - but only a few of us can handle quantum encryption so I’m seeing a ''fair chunk'' of the correspondence. It just seems odd it needs to be so secret, so... that’s why I mention it.

I’d better go soon, there’s umm, a protest outside the museum and it will take me ages to get past them. Anyway... I can’t think of anything else... nope that’s it.
|}
----

====Audio: Packing case gone====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40 (22-24 [?])

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_30.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' ??

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Well, hello again.

<sigh> I hate talking into these things.
Hang on, I think someone's coming! <rustly noises>
No, no, it's alright.

Right, okay... that packing case... it's disappeared.

I don't know when it went, but it's not there today. So I.. I think I saw it a couple of days ago... that was the last time. Not much help, I know.

I gave the case a bit of a kick the other day, to see if I could hear what was in there. I think it was tech stuff.

Anyway, I'm meeting up with a guy for lunch tomorrow, and he's kind of a hardware freak. So I might try kind of nudging him, see if there's anything going on. He's a nice guy, so he might be helpful.

I'm not going to do anything, y'know, just to get information for you. It's bad enough sneaking around like this. I can't just talk to people anymore, it's like I'm always interrogating them, even my friends. I can't look at anything without suspecting it.
It'll do my head in.

<sigh> You'd better look after your side of the bargain.
It's the only reason i'm doing this.
|}
----

==Historical Cryptographers==

Some of the names mentioned in the logs share the names of historic cryptographers and mathematicians.

; Bazeries : French military cryptographer, the 'pragmatic man of cryptology'. Famous for breaking the French 'Great Cipher' created in the 17th century.
; Porta : Giovanni Battista Porta, Italian cryptographer and inventor of the Della Porta cipher - a polyalphabetic cipher with keyword.
; Ashford : the name of the village in Kent where John Wallis, 17th century mathematician, was born. He wrote among other things, about the quadrature of curves, logic, theology and cryptography.
; Carrick : the name of a Windows-based encryption application, designed by cryptographer Bruce Schneier.

Backdoor

2006-07-05T22:56:50Z

Buzman: /* Audio: Encryption themes */

==Summary==

After discovering that [[V]] called someone at the [[Academy]]'s [[Crypto|Crypto Department]], [[Caine]] heads over to Crypto to investigate. He runs into his friend [[Neville Clark]], who is [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/dolor_sit_amet.html talkative], if obfuscating. The Cube Hunters entice Nev into sharing more information by giving him a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html puzzle], designed by [[User:jbd|jbd]], to solve. Nev takes the bait, and gives us a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracked_1.html backdoor] that leads to a gridded file system.

Dragging the commands onto the grid to create various configurations yields a series of log snippets. Some of the logs resemble the [[Perplex City Errorlogs]] that were found before the [[puzzle cards]] were released.

The interface can be accessed at the following URL:

http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/commandinterface/index.html

As of 17:08, 3 July 2006 (PDT), the puzzle is still being worked on. Join us in [irc://irc.chat-solutions.org:6667/#syzygy #syzygy], or see the discussion on the [[Talk:Backdoor|Talk]] page or at [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Unforums].

==Commands==

Through the combined work of '''jalapenodude''', '''pelrun''', and [[User:jbd|jbd]], #syzygy has determined that the commands appear to work as follows.

The program pointer starts with the highest command in the left-hand column. It moves through the grid one space at a time, as determined by the command in that space and which spaces have been used before.

Generally, the pointer moves in the following directions when it encounters each command. However, if the next square has already been "used", the next direction (listed in brackets) is attempted. If this square has already been used, then the next in the list will be tried, and so on and so on (although N.B. the list of these below is far from complete). Some exceptions to this may occur - possibly certain combinations of commands may not run this check?

<pre>
mount - se
zone - west (north, east, northeast, ...)
switch - se (...) (''Are you sure, goes NE on config 5 below?'')
rotate - north (northeast, then in clockwise order?)
copy - south (...)
flush - south (southeast, ...)
pwrite - e (south, ...)
popen - east (south, ...)
pread - west (south, ...)
</pre>

(This means the grids below are dependent on what commands were used to reach a particular square... But I'll leave it here for the time being -- Scribe.)

'''rotate''' does something different depending on where it is executed, but also (sometimes?) where it comes from. Here are some directions that occur:
<pre><nowiki>
e e e e s
s ne n n s
e n ne n s
ne n ne n s
ne n ne n n
</nowiki></pre>

However, it is possible for r3c5 to go north if entered from the west, for example.

The same goes for '''zone''':
<pre><nowiki>
e e e w s
s w w n n
e e e n w
n w w n n
n w w n n
</nowiki></pre>

'''End''' ends execution whenever it gets hit on a specific error message. It is very good for testing where the code is going. '''Cache''' seems to only work as an end point. '''Run''' can go anywhere that the program pointer isn't reaching.

A '''configuration''' is a set of commands placed on the grid so that the grid is valid and a log file is retrieved. The '''command path''' is the actual path that the pointer takes through the grid configuration. Different configurations may break down into the same command path.

Configurations and command paths start with ZO-MO, and usually end with either CACHE or FLUSH.

===Full Command Path List===

The first two numbers are the resulting configuration, the letter after is the variation, and the string is the command path, with each instruction cut to two letters in length. The list is alphabetized based on operation name, as a reference service. Please be sure to also place them above with their respective results, and to sort them in properly when added.

08B ZO-MO-CO-PR-RO-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
06A ZO-MO-CO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
01B ZO-MO-CO-RO-RO-RO-RO-RO-ZO-CA
03C ZO-MO-MO-SW-RO-CA
02B ZO-MO-PO-RO-PW-CA
02A ZO-MO-PO-RO-RO-RO-CA
03A ZO-MO-PO-RO-SW-CA
01A ZO-MO-PO-ZO-RO-RO-CA
13A ZO-MO-PR-PR-CO-CO-PW-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
11A ZO-MO-PR-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
08A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-RO-CA
09A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
10A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
07A ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-FL-ZO-CA
06B ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
02C ZO-MO-RO-CA
03B ZO-MO-SW-RO-CA
18A ZO-MO-SW-SW-ZO-ZO-ZO-PR-CA
12A ZO-MO-ZO-CO-PW-SW-RO-RO-SW-CA
19A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
20A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-RO-CA
04A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-RO-RO-PW-RO-CA
05A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-SW-RO-PW-RO-CA
16A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-PR-CA
15A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
14A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
17A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-CA

===Command/File Mapping===

Other than the linked commands, we also get these two errors...

unable: "Unable to access file"
unread: "Unable to get read handle"

The number of times the '''zone''', '''switch''', and '''rotate''' commands appears in a command path determines which file is displayed.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with one '''zone''' command''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with two '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|-
! 2
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_19:_Tajison_PW_Accelerator | Tajison]]
|-
! 3
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_20:_Nelis_Nuclear_Battery | Battery]]

|-
! 4
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] ||[[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with three '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with four '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 3
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 4
| unread || unread || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|}

==Discoveries==

Here are the various configurations and logs that have been discovered.

====General: Approaching the Master====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run pwrite cache / -- -- popen rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, pwrite, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run cache -- / -- -- rotate -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Approached the Master today about begining on an updated and
revised edition. V. pleased to discover he considers the idea
warmly. He actually said, 'My ideas are in good hands with you,
and you will of course receive full credit for the work.'
Somehow I expected more of a struggle. V. gracious indeed. He's
not quite the glory-hog SOME people have made him out to be, I
guess.</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message2.jpg]]
----

====General: Coffee====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- pwrite rotate flush / -- -- -- cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, flush, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Crypto Dept. Order Form

Coffee
Coffee!
COFFEE!</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message7.JPG]]
----

====General: Project Data====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>PROJECT DATA HEADER 1277 | Created 23156S</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Project_Data.JPG]]
----

====General: Kiteway disrupting the department====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, swtich, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount switch -- -- / run rotate copy switch cache / -- rotate pread -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pread, rotate, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>To: 55321801

FROM: MANSOOR H.

Kiteway's programs are disrupting the entire department. Breeding hostility
and distrust among amicable colleagues. The man doesn't belong here anymore,
why can't he keep his damned pet projects in his own office? Crypto is mine
now, not his.

Well, here are the metrics to show he's not minding his own business.

Number of times Kiteway has visited dept. offices this year: 78

And in 268: 129

And in 267: 23

Dept. suspicion level on the Howe-Panntonin Index: 8.8

And in 268: 7.3

And in 267: 4.5

Suspect the man has his own agenda and isn't sharing with the proper channels,
for example me and you. Suspect he is subverting the time and resources of my
faculty without consulting me ahead of time. Behaving as though he can't trust
his own senior fellows. Ridiculous. How long must we put up with this childish
rigmarole?</pre>
----

====General: Big Nothing====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone switch -- / -- pwrite rotate cache pread

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, pwrite, rotate, switch, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_16.JPG]]
----

====General: Krsa algorithm====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Notes:

To make this more precise, let Krsa be an RSA generator with associated security
parameter k and let Keys be the set of all moduli N that have positive probability
to be outbut by Krsa. Let Hash be a family of functions whose key-space is Keys and
such that HashN : { 0, 1}

-> Z

n for every N e Keys. Let DS = (Krsa, Sign, VG) be the digital signature scheme whose
signing and verifying algorithms are as follows:
Algorithm Sign N,p,qp,d (M)
y <- Hashn (M)
x <- yd mod N
Return x
Algorithm VGn,e (M,x)
y <- Hashn (M)
y

<- xe mod N
If y=y

then return 1 else return 0</pre>
----

====General: To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- cache -- / -- -- mount rotate -- / end end zone rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Check notes with lucas
Book test time
Upload amends
Mark 142 as done
Book holiday time</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message22.JPG]]
----

====General: Drinks====

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

(N.B. I also get this output using config 22, at time of writing... -- Scribe)

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>
From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Are we on for a drink after work tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I don know - who else might be coming?

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Do you want other people to come?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Of course. I a sociable creature.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So Ie noticed.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You should behave yourself.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I am being the perfect gentleman, as always.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Not sure about the perfect. Or the gentleman. ;-)

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So - the drink question. Other guests tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I think it would be good to invite the whole gang out and
see who comes along. It feels like ages since wee all got
together. It would be nice.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You sure?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Yes, I am.</pre>
----

====General: Alternate To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>i. set FEAL, LOKI
ii.prep IDEA
iii. log proc time
iv.write up
v. correlate with nov data
vi.send to cam</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message24.JPG]]

====Part: Smart Dust Cameras (ref: 72690B-0F)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen, zone, cache

::'''Command path:''' zone, mount, popen, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- rotate rotate / run -- copy rotate rotate / -- -- rotate cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 72690B-0F 
EXTERNAL REF: 43914D 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Smart Dust Cameras; corrected auto-power off firmware bugs, increased bandwidth.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message.jpg]]
----

====Part: Experimental remote TNI scanner (ref: 6032VQ-0J)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, switch, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- mount -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 6032VQ-0J 
EXTERNAL REF: 10086W 
 
DESCRIPTION: Neuro/Experimental remote TNI scanner; security and identification firmware updated for new [[Cognivia]] prototype.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message3.jpg]]
----

====Part: High Power phase-conjugate laser (ref: 384621-5A)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- –- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / rotate -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, rotate, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 384621-5A 
EXTERNAL REF: 9CE42T 
 
DESCRIPTION: Optics/High Power phase-conjugate laser; calibration and adjustment for high spaciotemporal accuracy.
|}

'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message4.png]]
----

====Part: Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field (ref: 3141PU-1M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / switch -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, switch, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3141PU-1M 
EXTERNAL REF: OUF12M 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field; interfaced with dedicated fibre network. Tested at 120% maximum tesla strength to ensure no field leakage.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message5.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nanoscale imager (ref: 62999E-3M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 62999E-3M 
EXTERNAL REF: 80EV21 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Nanoscale imager; reprogrammed for higher resolution and contrast on all material types.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message8.JPG]]
----

====Part: Reynolds ioniser (ref: 813QE2-7X)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch pread pread -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 813QE2-7X 
EXTERNAL REF: 9315WC 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Reynolds ioniser; adapted for use with Baker SMC-E for quick startup time.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message9.JPG]]
----

====Part: Active Noise Control system (ref: 477DI5-2Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- copy zone switch -- / -- pwrite switch rotate cache / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, copy, pwrite, switch, rotate, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 477DI5-2Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 0928ES 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Active Noise Control system; increased area effect range. Altered waveform-analysis algorithms, increased network size to 1024 nodes.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message10.JPG]]
----

====Part: Yorke-Takayuki simulator (ref: 5239JL-4M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / copy pread pread -- -- / copy switch -- -- -- / pwrite rotate switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, copy, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5239JL-4M 
EXTERNAL REF: 873AR8 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Yorke-Takayuki simulator; new compartment added for traffic analysis research.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message11.JPG]]
----

====Part: Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators (ref: 5BPK76-8H)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5BPK76-8H 
EXTERNAL REF: 7560WW 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators; debugged in line with requests from facility. Problems with intermittent field spiking between F and D types fixed.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message12.JPG]]
----

====Part: 174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock (ref: 254ID9-3R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 254ID9-3R 
EXTERNAL REF: HN424P 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock; locked time-signal to interface with dedicated fibre network and 3D imager.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message14.jpg]]
----

====Part: Broadman Nuclear decay RNG (ref: 3085NC-6R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / zone zone zone -- -- / pwrite rotate switch -- -- / -- -- -- cache --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, zone, pwrite, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3085NC-6R 
EXTERNAL REF: 7297CR 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Broadman Nuclear Decay RNG; upgraded statistical tests according to new guidelines.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message13.JPG]]
----

====Part: WHISK array (ref: 177ETC-1U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / cache -- -- switch -- / rotate pread zone zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, switch, zone, zone, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 177ETC-1U 
EXTERNAL REF: ET185C 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/WHISK array; debugged data traffic handling systems, added documentation to beta features.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message17.JPG]]
----

====Part: Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator (ref: 9451RZ-4U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- --/ -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 9451RZ-4U 
EXTERNAL REF: 811WS6 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator controller reconfigured to accept special material particles.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message19.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nelis Nuclear Isomer Battery (Hf-178-2m) (ref: 26637C-8Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- cache / -- -- switch -- rotate / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 26637C-8Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 5933EN 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Nelis Nuclear Isomer battery (Hf-178-2m); made compatible with facility electrical subsystem and dedicated fibre network. Enhanced burst mode added.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message20.JPG]]
----

====Part: Klebold plates (ref: 122C76-3S)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' mount zone rotate switch -- / -- rotate -- -- popen / -- -- switch zone zone / -- -- -- switch -- / -- -- cache pread zone

::'''Command Path:''' mount, rotate, zone, rotate, switch, popen, zone, zone, switch, switch, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 122C76-3S 
EXTERNAL REF: 45442R 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Klebold plates; networked in array for large-scale 3D spatial scanning. Double redundancy.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message23.JPG]]
----

====Logs: Gatehouse 24====
When this configuration is run, a message '''Operation in progress''' appears. The screen then distorts and wavers. Finally, a log appears. Discussion on Unforums suggests that the logs may rotate, or appear randomly.

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- copy switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Output 1=====
::'''[[Helen Carrick]] and [[Idola Friedberg]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 143805 +000000
:: start 143805 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { friedberg, i {119yr} }

You really said that [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { carrick, h {624yr} }

I was hungry [!] I'm not diplomatic when I'm starving [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

FRIEDBERG, I

I bet you fifty lecks your stuff is wiped when you get back [.]

// preliminary review complete

CARRICK, H

Hah [,] I'd like to see him even try [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 2=====
::'''[[Camden Porta]] and [[Lucas Bazeries]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 055814 +000000
:: start 061055 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { porta, c {112yr} }

Where have you been [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { bazeries, l {520yr} }

So I'm a little late [.] Relax [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

PORTA, C

We have to hurry and get this thing done [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

Is he here yet [?]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

I think so [.] Let's hurry [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

I hope there's coffee [.]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

Focus on the project [,] dunderhead [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 3=====
::'''[[Rowan Ashford]] and [[Mark Wooster]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 192355 +000000
:: start 192401 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { ashford, r {737yr} }

Hey [,] wait up [.]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { wooster, m {019yr} }

Oh [,] sorry [.] Hard meeting today [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 23% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

ASHFORD, R

Do you ever wonder [...]

// preliminary review complete

WOOSTER, M

Don't say it [.]

// preliminary review complete

ASHFORD, R

I know [,] I know [.] No place is safe [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>
----

====Audio: Suspicious delivery guy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount -- / -- -- -- -- copy / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- cache

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 03-JAN-06 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/artists_quarter.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
If he dies, you realise that's it. You can do what you like to me - I don't care about '''me'''.

[[Robert_Drake|Someone in my block]] got beaten up the other night. He isn't a violent guy; he's a calligrapher. But he just got attacked well f ... nothing basically. Well I think it was random, but I don't think I believe in random any more.
Was it you?

Are you trying to scare me? You don't need to so just ... stop it.

I did what you wanted anyway. Last night ...

I worked until I was the only one left in the office. Must have been about 11 when this delivery guy turned up with a trolley full of boxes. And he ''did'' look a bit surprised to see me there.
These two big boxes were for us, so I signed for them and went next door to grab Angelica so she could open the stores.

Anyway, the boxes were really heavy, so the delivery guy wheeled the trolley into the stores and dropped them off there. Then I saw him slide one of our cases under the trolley; when he moved the trolley, it wasn't there anymore. It was quick but I'm sure he swiped something. Then he left, and Angelica locked the door.

I would have followed him ... well, probably ... but Angelica started talking to me about my research and I couldn't just rush off. I saw him go to the end of the corridor ... to the elevator, and he hit the down button. There's only the basement under us, but I think there might be passageways for internal mail and things. I honestly don't know. And I'm not going down there in the middle of the night, so don't ask. No matter what you threaten me with.

Ummm the delivery guy was about 6 foot, white, short dark hair. I haven't seen him before.

Keep an eye out, will you?
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Over and out====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end znne mount cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_23.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 19-JAN-06? ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/police_raid_dis.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So this is it. Can't say I'm not glad it's over but, well, one day maybe you can tell me what this was all about.
I mean, I read the papers - police raids on subway stations - sounds like your kind of thing.

We've had a few more deliveries come in since January, but still no sign of the mystery man. It's been a different courier each time, and they've - they've all looked pretty innocent. The [[Viendenbourg]] messages are still going backwards and forwards.

I appreciate what you've done for my dad, but ... I've done my bit. That's it. That was the deal. You can go digging around in the tunnels if you like but don't expect me to do any more of your dirty work. You told me to stop, so I'm stopping.

Don't ever tell my dad about this.

Over and out.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Getting dodgy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_25.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Look this is getting seriously dodgy.

Last week, [[Lucas Bazeries|Lucas]] completely cut me out of a meeting, and [[Mansoor]] has been ripping into my white paper and...

I'm sure it's not professional, it's personal. They know what we're up to, I swear.
No I don't, I don't know anything. I'm losing it. Please, I can't be that important. You could get someone else.

The whole place is shutting down over [[Solstice Gambol|Solstice]]. You...you could get someone to break in here and I don't know...isotope tag one of the packages and track it you probably do that all the time...what do you need me for?

Well, happy holidays.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: 14th of July====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount rotate rotate / -- cache -- rotate rotate / -- rotate pread zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, zone, pread, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 16:52:09, 17:19:23

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_27.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So you've got what you wanted.

It's Thursday the, what ... 14th of July? And here's your ''report''.

I don't know what you're expecting to hear but ... I don't know what's going on; it might be nothing. I ... I could be getting completely paranoid as well. I mean with you lot ''snooping'' round I'm already on eggshells.

<swallow> [[Camden Porta|Camden]] keeps watching me across the office - pretty sure he doesn't trust me.

I might be imagining it all I .. I dunno. Anyway, today I think I saw something odd. And it - and it might not be anything but if it ''keeps you happy'' here it is.

We got this delivery - we get deliveries all the time, you know hardware upgrades and stuff, but there was an ''extra'' item. It wasn't on the manifest. I only noticed it cos I was nearest the door when it all arrived, so I ended up signing for it.

So there was ... there was this packing case and, now I ''don't'' know what's in there. And it's locked in the stores now so I ... I can't get to it even if you want me to - it's about 5 feet high, 3 feet across and quite slim, like ... a painting or something.

So is this an art-theft thing? Is that what you're after - some kind of ''fence'' operation? And if you told me what to look for I might have a better chance of helping.

<tsk> Well - that's it. I'll ... I'll let you know if anything else happens.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Encryption themes====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 19:20:54, 19:58:48, 20:02:01, 20:13:45, 20:30:37, 20:57:23, 21:01:26, 21:26:08

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_29.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' 24/25-SEP-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/weekend_brings.html link]) or 01-OCT-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/museum_proteste.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
I saw my dad the other day so, thanks, he told me about everything and... Well I’m, I’m just glad there’s a point to all this; he’s... he’s looking much better... and I suppose that means that you’re happy with how I’m doing, so I’m... probably on the right track?

I’ve been keeping an eye on the deliveries here, um I don’t think there has been anything funny for weeks now, but , you’know, I ''might'' have missed something. There ''have'' been a couple of odd projects coming across my desk though. Nobody ever gets the full picture here, but I’ve noticed some themes in the encryption work I’m doing, for a start it’s pretty advanced, everything’s been marked for ‘quantum’ (which isn’t perfect yet, but it’s about the highest level we’ve got). But <sigh> there are a couple of words that keep coming up too and... well, I <stumbles over words> I don’t have a clear picture of what they mean, but maybe they’ll mean something to you, the sender or the recipient is always called ‘[[Viendenbourg]]’ and there are all these references to ‘the material’ and how much of it they’ve got. I know I’m not seeing all the messages, they spread the work around – you’know, security - but only a few of us can handle quantum encryption so I’m seeing a ''fair chunk'' of the correspondence. It just seems odd it needs to be so secret, so... that’s why I mention it.

I’d better go soon, there’s umm, a protest outside the museum and it will take me ages to get past them. Anyway... I can’t think of anything else... nope that’s it.
|}
----

====Audio: Packing case gone====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40 (22-24 [?])

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_30.mp3|MP3 file]]
----

==Historical Cryptographers==

Some of the names mentioned in the logs share the names of historic cryptographers and mathematicians.

; Bazeries : French military cryptographer, the 'pragmatic man of cryptology'. Famous for breaking the French 'Great Cipher' created in the 17th century.
; Porta : Giovanni Battista Porta, Italian cryptographer and inventor of the Della Porta cipher - a polyalphabetic cipher with keyword.
; Ashford : the name of the village in Kent where John Wallis, 17th century mathematician, was born. He wrote among other things, about the quadrature of curves, logic, theology and cryptography.
; Carrick : the name of a Windows-based encryption application, designed by cryptographer Bruce Schneier.

File:Backdoor audio 30.mp3

2006-07-05T22:42:56Z

Buzman: MP3 recording of crypto backdoor audio stream

MP3 recording of crypto backdoor audio stream

Backdoor

2006-07-05T22:39:44Z

Buzman: Added audio link

==Summary==

After discovering that [[V]] called someone at the [[Academy]]'s [[Crypto|Crypto Department]], [[Caine]] heads over to Crypto to investigate. He runs into his friend [[Neville Clark]], who is [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/dolor_sit_amet.html talkative], if obfuscating. The Cube Hunters entice Nev into sharing more information by giving him a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html puzzle], designed by [[User:jbd|jbd]], to solve. Nev takes the bait, and gives us a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracked_1.html backdoor] that leads to a gridded file system.

Dragging the commands onto the grid to create various configurations yields a series of log snippets. Some of the logs resemble the [[Perplex City Errorlogs]] that were found before the [[puzzle cards]] were released.

The interface can be accessed at the following URL:

http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/commandinterface/index.html

As of 17:08, 3 July 2006 (PDT), the puzzle is still being worked on. Join us in [irc://irc.chat-solutions.org:6667/#syzygy #syzygy], or see the discussion on the [[Talk:Backdoor|Talk]] page or at [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Unforums].

==Commands==

Through the combined work of '''jalapenodude''', '''pelrun''', and [[User:jbd|jbd]], #syzygy has determined that the commands appear to work as follows.

The program pointer starts with the highest command in the left-hand column. It moves through the grid one space at a time, as determined by the command in that space and which spaces have been used before.

Generally, the pointer moves in the following directions when it encounters each command. However, if the next square has already been "used", the next direction (listed in brackets) is attempted. If this square has already been used, then the next in the list will be tried, and so on and so on (although N.B. the list of these below is far from complete). Some exceptions to this may occur - possibly certain combinations of commands may not run this check?

<pre>
mount - se
zone - west (north, east, northeast, ...)
switch - se (...) (''Are you sure, goes NE on config 5 below?'')
rotate - north (northeast, then in clockwise order?)
copy - south (...)
flush - south (southeast, ...)
pwrite - e (south, ...)
popen - east (south, ...)
pread - west (south, ...)
</pre>

(This means the grids below are dependent on what commands were used to reach a particular square... But I'll leave it here for the time being -- Scribe.)

'''rotate''' does something different depending on where it is executed, but also (sometimes?) where it comes from. Here are some directions that occur:
<pre><nowiki>
e e e e s
s ne n n s
e n ne n s
ne n ne n s
ne n ne n n
</nowiki></pre>

However, it is possible for r3c5 to go north if entered from the west, for example.

The same goes for '''zone''':
<pre><nowiki>
e e e w s
s w w n n
e e e n w
n w w n n
n w w n n
</nowiki></pre>

'''End''' ends execution whenever it gets hit on a specific error message. It is very good for testing where the code is going. '''Cache''' seems to only work as an end point. '''Run''' can go anywhere that the program pointer isn't reaching.

A '''configuration''' is a set of commands placed on the grid so that the grid is valid and a log file is retrieved. The '''command path''' is the actual path that the pointer takes through the grid configuration. Different configurations may break down into the same command path.

Configurations and command paths start with ZO-MO, and usually end with either CACHE or FLUSH.

===Full Command Path List===

The first two numbers are the resulting configuration, the letter after is the variation, and the string is the command path, with each instruction cut to two letters in length. The list is alphabetized based on operation name, as a reference service. Please be sure to also place them above with their respective results, and to sort them in properly when added.

08B ZO-MO-CO-PR-RO-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
06A ZO-MO-CO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
01B ZO-MO-CO-RO-RO-RO-RO-RO-ZO-CA
03C ZO-MO-MO-SW-RO-CA
02B ZO-MO-PO-RO-PW-CA
02A ZO-MO-PO-RO-RO-RO-CA
03A ZO-MO-PO-RO-SW-CA
01A ZO-MO-PO-ZO-RO-RO-CA
13A ZO-MO-PR-PR-CO-CO-PW-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
11A ZO-MO-PR-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
08A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-RO-CA
09A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
10A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
07A ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-FL-ZO-CA
06B ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
02C ZO-MO-RO-CA
03B ZO-MO-SW-RO-CA
18A ZO-MO-SW-SW-ZO-ZO-ZO-PR-CA
12A ZO-MO-ZO-CO-PW-SW-RO-RO-SW-CA
19A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
20A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-RO-CA
04A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-RO-RO-PW-RO-CA
05A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-SW-RO-PW-RO-CA
16A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-PR-CA
15A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
14A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
17A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-CA

===Command/File Mapping===

Other than the linked commands, we also get these two errors...

unable: "Unable to access file"
unread: "Unable to get read handle"

The number of times the '''zone''', '''switch''', and '''rotate''' commands appears in a command path determines which file is displayed.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with one '''zone''' command''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with two '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|-
! 2
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_19:_Tajison_PW_Accelerator | Tajison]]
|-
! 3
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_20:_Nelis_Nuclear_Battery | Battery]]

|-
! 4
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] ||[[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with three '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with four '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 3
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 4
| unread || unread || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|}

==Discoveries==

Here are the various configurations and logs that have been discovered.

====General: Approaching the Master====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run pwrite cache / -- -- popen rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, pwrite, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run cache -- / -- -- rotate -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Approached the Master today about begining on an updated and
revised edition. V. pleased to discover he considers the idea
warmly. He actually said, 'My ideas are in good hands with you,
and you will of course receive full credit for the work.'
Somehow I expected more of a struggle. V. gracious indeed. He's
not quite the glory-hog SOME people have made him out to be, I
guess.</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message2.jpg]]
----

====General: Coffee====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- pwrite rotate flush / -- -- -- cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, flush, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Crypto Dept. Order Form

Coffee
Coffee!
COFFEE!</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message7.JPG]]
----

====General: Project Data====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>PROJECT DATA HEADER 1277 | Created 23156S</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Project_Data.JPG]]
----

====General: Kiteway disrupting the department====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, swtich, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount switch -- -- / run rotate copy switch cache / -- rotate pread -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pread, rotate, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>To: 55321801

FROM: MANSOOR H.

Kiteway's programs are disrupting the entire department. Breeding hostility
and distrust among amicable colleagues. The man doesn't belong here anymore,
why can't he keep his damned pet projects in his own office? Crypto is mine
now, not his.

Well, here are the metrics to show he's not minding his own business.

Number of times Kiteway has visited dept. offices this year: 78

And in 268: 129

And in 267: 23

Dept. suspicion level on the Howe-Panntonin Index: 8.8

And in 268: 7.3

And in 267: 4.5

Suspect the man has his own agenda and isn't sharing with the proper channels,
for example me and you. Suspect he is subverting the time and resources of my
faculty without consulting me ahead of time. Behaving as though he can't trust
his own senior fellows. Ridiculous. How long must we put up with this childish
rigmarole?</pre>
----

====General: Big Nothing====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone switch -- / -- pwrite rotate cache pread

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, pwrite, rotate, switch, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_16.JPG]]
----

====General: Krsa algorithm====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Notes:

To make this more precise, let Krsa be an RSA generator with associated security
parameter k and let Keys be the set of all moduli N that have positive probability
to be outbut by Krsa. Let Hash be a family of functions whose key-space is Keys and
such that HashN : { 0, 1}

-> Z

n for every N e Keys. Let DS = (Krsa, Sign, VG) be the digital signature scheme whose
signing and verifying algorithms are as follows:
Algorithm Sign N,p,qp,d (M)
y <- Hashn (M)
x <- yd mod N
Return x
Algorithm VGn,e (M,x)
y <- Hashn (M)
y

<- xe mod N
If y=y

then return 1 else return 0</pre>
----

====General: To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- cache -- / -- -- mount rotate -- / end end zone rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Check notes with lucas
Book test time
Upload amends
Mark 142 as done
Book holiday time</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message22.JPG]]
----

====General: Drinks====

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

(N.B. I also get this output using config 22, at time of writing... -- Scribe)

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>
From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Are we on for a drink after work tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I don know - who else might be coming?

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Do you want other people to come?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Of course. I a sociable creature.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So Ie noticed.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You should behave yourself.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I am being the perfect gentleman, as always.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Not sure about the perfect. Or the gentleman. ;-)

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So - the drink question. Other guests tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I think it would be good to invite the whole gang out and
see who comes along. It feels like ages since wee all got
together. It would be nice.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You sure?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Yes, I am.</pre>
----

====General: Alternate To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>i. set FEAL, LOKI
ii.prep IDEA
iii. log proc time
iv.write up
v. correlate with nov data
vi.send to cam</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message24.JPG]]

====Part: Smart Dust Cameras (ref: 72690B-0F)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen, zone, cache

::'''Command path:''' zone, mount, popen, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- rotate rotate / run -- copy rotate rotate / -- -- rotate cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 72690B-0F 
EXTERNAL REF: 43914D 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Smart Dust Cameras; corrected auto-power off firmware bugs, increased bandwidth.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message.jpg]]
----

====Part: Experimental remote TNI scanner (ref: 6032VQ-0J)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, switch, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- mount -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 6032VQ-0J 
EXTERNAL REF: 10086W 
 
DESCRIPTION: Neuro/Experimental remote TNI scanner; security and identification firmware updated for new [[Cognivia]] prototype.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message3.jpg]]
----

====Part: High Power phase-conjugate laser (ref: 384621-5A)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- –- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / rotate -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, rotate, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 384621-5A 
EXTERNAL REF: 9CE42T 
 
DESCRIPTION: Optics/High Power phase-conjugate laser; calibration and adjustment for high spaciotemporal accuracy.
|}

'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message4.png]]
----

====Part: Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field (ref: 3141PU-1M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / switch -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, switch, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3141PU-1M 
EXTERNAL REF: OUF12M 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field; interfaced with dedicated fibre network. Tested at 120% maximum tesla strength to ensure no field leakage.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message5.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nanoscale imager (ref: 62999E-3M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 62999E-3M 
EXTERNAL REF: 80EV21 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Nanoscale imager; reprogrammed for higher resolution and contrast on all material types.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message8.JPG]]
----

====Part: Reynolds ioniser (ref: 813QE2-7X)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch pread pread -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 813QE2-7X 
EXTERNAL REF: 9315WC 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Reynolds ioniser; adapted for use with Baker SMC-E for quick startup time.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message9.JPG]]
----

====Part: Active Noise Control system (ref: 477DI5-2Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- copy zone switch -- / -- pwrite switch rotate cache / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, copy, pwrite, switch, rotate, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 477DI5-2Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 0928ES 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Active Noise Control system; increased area effect range. Altered waveform-analysis algorithms, increased network size to 1024 nodes.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message10.JPG]]
----

====Part: Yorke-Takayuki simulator (ref: 5239JL-4M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / copy pread pread -- -- / copy switch -- -- -- / pwrite rotate switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, copy, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5239JL-4M 
EXTERNAL REF: 873AR8 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Yorke-Takayuki simulator; new compartment added for traffic analysis research.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message11.JPG]]
----

====Part: Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators (ref: 5BPK76-8H)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5BPK76-8H 
EXTERNAL REF: 7560WW 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators; debugged in line with requests from facility. Problems with intermittent field spiking between F and D types fixed.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message12.JPG]]
----

====Part: 174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock (ref: 254ID9-3R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 254ID9-3R 
EXTERNAL REF: HN424P 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock; locked time-signal to interface with dedicated fibre network and 3D imager.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message14.jpg]]
----

====Part: Broadman Nuclear decay RNG (ref: 3085NC-6R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / zone zone zone -- -- / pwrite rotate switch -- -- / -- -- -- cache --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, zone, pwrite, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3085NC-6R 
EXTERNAL REF: 7297CR 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Broadman Nuclear Decay RNG; upgraded statistical tests according to new guidelines.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message13.JPG]]
----

====Part: WHISK array (ref: 177ETC-1U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / cache -- -- switch -- / rotate pread zone zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, switch, zone, zone, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 177ETC-1U 
EXTERNAL REF: ET185C 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/WHISK array; debugged data traffic handling systems, added documentation to beta features.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message17.JPG]]
----

====Part: Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator (ref: 9451RZ-4U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- --/ -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 9451RZ-4U 
EXTERNAL REF: 811WS6 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator controller reconfigured to accept special material particles.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message19.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nelis Nuclear Isomer Battery (Hf-178-2m) (ref: 26637C-8Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- cache / -- -- switch -- rotate / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 26637C-8Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 5933EN 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Nelis Nuclear Isomer battery (Hf-178-2m); made compatible with facility electrical subsystem and dedicated fibre network. Enhanced burst mode added.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message20.JPG]]
----

====Part: Klebold plates (ref: 122C76-3S)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' mount zone rotate switch -- / -- rotate -- -- popen / -- -- switch zone zone / -- -- -- switch -- / -- -- cache pread zone

::'''Command Path:''' mount, rotate, zone, rotate, switch, popen, zone, zone, switch, switch, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 122C76-3S 
EXTERNAL REF: 45442R 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Klebold plates; networked in array for large-scale 3D spatial scanning. Double redundancy.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message23.JPG]]
----

====Logs: Gatehouse 24====
When this configuration is run, a message '''Operation in progress''' appears. The screen then distorts and wavers. Finally, a log appears. Discussion on Unforums suggests that the logs may rotate, or appear randomly.

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- copy switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Output 1=====
::'''[[Helen Carrick]] and [[Idola Friedberg]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 143805 +000000
:: start 143805 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { friedberg, i {119yr} }

You really said that [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { carrick, h {624yr} }

I was hungry [!] I'm not diplomatic when I'm starving [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

FRIEDBERG, I

I bet you fifty lecks your stuff is wiped when you get back [.]

// preliminary review complete

CARRICK, H

Hah [,] I'd like to see him even try [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 2=====
::'''[[Camden Porta]] and [[Lucas Bazeries]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 055814 +000000
:: start 061055 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { porta, c {112yr} }

Where have you been [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { bazeries, l {520yr} }

So I'm a little late [.] Relax [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

PORTA, C

We have to hurry and get this thing done [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

Is he here yet [?]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

I think so [.] Let's hurry [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

I hope there's coffee [.]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

Focus on the project [,] dunderhead [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 3=====
::'''[[Rowan Ashford]] and [[Mark Wooster]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 192355 +000000
:: start 192401 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { ashford, r {737yr} }

Hey [,] wait up [.]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { wooster, m {019yr} }

Oh [,] sorry [.] Hard meeting today [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 23% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

ASHFORD, R

Do you ever wonder [...]

// preliminary review complete

WOOSTER, M

Don't say it [.]

// preliminary review complete

ASHFORD, R

I know [,] I know [.] No place is safe [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>
----

====Audio: Suspicious delivery guy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount -- / -- -- -- -- copy / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- cache

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 03-JAN-06 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/artists_quarter.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
If he dies, you realise that's it. You can do what you like to me - I don't care about '''me'''.

[[Robert_Drake|Someone in my block]] got beaten up the other night. He isn't a violent guy; he's a calligrapher. But he just got attacked well f ... nothing basically. Well I think it was random, but I don't think I believe in random any more.
Was it you?

Are you trying to scare me? You don't need to so just ... stop it.

I did what you wanted anyway. Last night ...

I worked until I was the only one left in the office. Must have been about 11 when this delivery guy turned up with a trolley full of boxes. And he ''did'' look a bit surprised to see me there.
These two big boxes were for us, so I signed for them and went next door to grab Angelica so she could open the stores.

Anyway, the boxes were really heavy, so the delivery guy wheeled the trolley into the stores and dropped them off there. Then I saw him slide one of our cases under the trolley; when he moved the trolley, it wasn't there anymore. It was quick but I'm sure he swiped something. Then he left, and Angelica locked the door.

I would have followed him ... well, probably ... but Angelica started talking to me about my research and I couldn't just rush off. I saw him go to the end of the corridor ... to the elevator, and he hit the down button. There's only the basement under us, but I think there might be passageways for internal mail and things. I honestly don't know. And I'm not going down there in the middle of the night, so don't ask. No matter what you threaten me with.

Ummm the delivery guy was about 6 foot, white, short dark hair. I haven't seen him before.

Keep an eye out, will you?
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Over and out====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end znne mount cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_23.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 19-JAN-06? ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/police_raid_dis.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So this is it. Can't say I'm not glad it's over but, well, one day maybe you can tell me what this was all about.
I mean, I read the papers - police raids on subway stations - sounds like your kind of thing.

We've had a few more deliveries come in since January, but still no sign of the mystery man. It's been a different courier each time, and they've - they've all looked pretty innocent. The [[Viendenbourg]] messages are still going backwards and forwards.

I appreciate what you've done for my dad, but ... I've done my bit. That's it. That was the deal. You can go digging around in the tunnels if you like but don't expect me to do any more of your dirty work. You told me to stop, so I'm stopping.

Don't ever tell my dad about this.

Over and out.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Getting dodgy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_25.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Look this is getting seriously dodgy.

Last week, [[Lucas Bazeries|Lucas]] completely cut me out of a meeting, and [[Mansoor]] has been ripping into my white paper and...

I'm sure it's not professional, it's personal. They know what we're up to, I swear.
No I don't, I don't know anything. I'm losing it. Please, I can't be that important. You could get someone else.

The whole place is shutting down over [[Solstice Gambol|Solstice]]. You...you could get someone to break in here and I don't know...isotope tag one of the packages and track it you probably do that all the time...what do you need me for?

Well, happy holidays.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: 14th of July====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount rotate rotate / -- cache -- rotate rotate / -- rotate pread zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, zone, pread, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 16:52:09, 17:19:23

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_27.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So you've got what you wanted.

It's Thursday the, what ... 14th of July? And here's your ''report''.

I don't know what you're expecting to hear but ... I don't know what's going on; it might be nothing. I ... I could be getting completely paranoid as well. I mean with you lot ''snooping'' round I'm already on eggshells.

<swallow> [[Camden Porta|Camden]] keeps watching me across the office - pretty sure he doesn't trust me.

I might be imagining it all I .. I dunno. Anyway, today I think I saw something odd. And it - and it might not be anything but if it ''keeps you happy'' here it is.

We got this delivery - we get deliveries all the time, you know hardware upgrades and stuff, but there was an ''extra'' item. It wasn't on the manifest. I only noticed it cos I was nearest the door when it all arrived, so I ended up signing for it.

So there was ... there was this packing case and, now I ''don't'' know what's in there. And it's locked in the stores now so I ... I can't get to it even if you want me to - it's about 5 feet high, 3 feet across and quite slim, like ... a painting or something.

So is this an art-theft thing? Is that what you're after - some kind of ''fence'' operation? And if you told me what to look for I might have a better chance of helping.

<tsk> Well - that's it. I'll ... I'll let you know if anything else happens.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Encryption themes====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 19:20:54, 19:58:48, 20:02:01, 20:13:45, 20:30:37, 20:57:23, 21:01:26, 21:26:08

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_29.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' 24/25-SEP-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/weekend_brings.html link]) or 01-OCT-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/museum_proteste.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
I saw my dad the other day so, thanks, he told me about everything and... Well I’m, I’m just glad there’s a point to all this; he’s... he’s looking much better... and I suppose that means that you’re happy with how I’m doing, so I’m... probably on the right track?

I’ve been keeping an eye on the deliveries here, um I don’t think there has been anything funny for weeks now, but , you’know, I ''might'' have missed something. There ''have'' been a couple of odd projects coming across my desk though. Nobody ever gets the full picture here, but I’ve noticed some themes in the encryption work I’m doing, for a start it’s pretty advanced, everything’s been marked for ‘quantum’ (which isn’t perfect yet, but it’s about the highest level we’ve got). But <sigh> there are a couple of words that keep coming up too and... well, I <stumbles over words> I don’t have a clear picture of what they mean, but maybe they’ll mean something to you, the sender or the recipient is always called ‘[[Viendenbourg]]’ and there are all these references to ‘the material’ and how much of it they’ve got. I know I’m not seeing all the messages, they spread the work around – you’know, security - but only a few of us can handle quantum encryption so I’m seeing a ''fair chunk'' of the correspondence. It just seems odd it needs to be so secret, so... that’s why I mention it.

I’d better go soon, there’s umm, a protest outside the museum and it will take me ages to get past them. Anyway... I can’t think of anything else... nope that’s it.
|}

====Audio: Packing case gone====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40 (22-24 [?])

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_30.mp3|MP3 file]]
----

==Historical Cryptographers==

Some of the names mentioned in the logs share the names of historic cryptographers and mathematicians.

; Bazeries : French military cryptographer, the 'pragmatic man of cryptology'. Famous for breaking the French 'Great Cipher' created in the 17th century.
; Porta : Giovanni Battista Porta, Italian cryptographer and inventor of the Della Porta cipher - a polyalphabetic cipher with keyword.
; Ashford : the name of the village in Kent where John Wallis, 17th century mathematician, was born. He wrote among other things, about the quadrature of curves, logic, theology and cryptography.
; Carrick : the name of a Windows-based encryption application, designed by cryptographer Bruce Schneier.

Backdoor

2006-07-05T22:27:10Z

Buzman: Added estimated recording dates

==Summary==

After discovering that [[V]] called someone at the [[Academy]]'s [[Crypto|Crypto Department]], [[Caine]] heads over to Crypto to investigate. He runs into his friend [[Neville Clark]], who is [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/dolor_sit_amet.html talkative], if obfuscating. The Cube Hunters entice Nev into sharing more information by giving him a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html puzzle], designed by [[User:jbd|jbd]], to solve. Nev takes the bait, and gives us a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracked_1.html backdoor] that leads to a gridded file system.

Dragging the commands onto the grid to create various configurations yields a series of log snippets. Some of the logs resemble the [[Perplex City Errorlogs]] that were found before the [[puzzle cards]] were released.

The interface can be accessed at the following URL:

http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/commandinterface/index.html

As of 17:08, 3 July 2006 (PDT), the puzzle is still being worked on. Join us in [irc://irc.chat-solutions.org:6667/#syzygy #syzygy], or see the discussion on the [[Talk:Backdoor|Talk]] page or at [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Unforums].

==Commands==

Through the combined work of '''jalapenodude''', '''pelrun''', and [[User:jbd|jbd]], #syzygy has determined that the commands appear to work as follows.

The program pointer starts with the highest command in the left-hand column. It moves through the grid one space at a time, as determined by the command in that space and which spaces have been used before.

Generally, the pointer moves in the following directions when it encounters each command. However, if the next square has already been "used", the next direction (listed in brackets) is attempted. If this square has already been used, then the next in the list will be tried, and so on and so on (although N.B. the list of these below is far from complete). Some exceptions to this may occur - possibly certain combinations of commands may not run this check?

<pre>
mount - se
zone - west (north, east, northeast, ...)
switch - se (...) (''Are you sure, goes NE on config 5 below?'')
rotate - north (northeast, then in clockwise order?)
copy - south (...)
flush - south (southeast, ...)
pwrite - e (south, ...)
popen - east (south, ...)
pread - west (south, ...)
</pre>

(This means the grids below are dependent on what commands were used to reach a particular square... But I'll leave it here for the time being -- Scribe.)

'''rotate''' does something different depending on where it is executed, but also (sometimes?) where it comes from. Here are some directions that occur:
<pre><nowiki>
e e e e s
s ne n n s
e n ne n s
ne n ne n s
ne n ne n n
</nowiki></pre>

However, it is possible for r3c5 to go north if entered from the west, for example.

The same goes for '''zone''':
<pre><nowiki>
e e e w s
s w w n n
e e e n w
n w w n n
n w w n n
</nowiki></pre>

'''End''' ends execution whenever it gets hit on a specific error message. It is very good for testing where the code is going. '''Cache''' seems to only work as an end point. '''Run''' can go anywhere that the program pointer isn't reaching.

A '''configuration''' is a set of commands placed on the grid so that the grid is valid and a log file is retrieved. The '''command path''' is the actual path that the pointer takes through the grid configuration. Different configurations may break down into the same command path.

Configurations and command paths start with ZO-MO, and usually end with either CACHE or FLUSH.

===Full Command Path List===

The first two numbers are the resulting configuration, the letter after is the variation, and the string is the command path, with each instruction cut to two letters in length. The list is alphabetized based on operation name, as a reference service. Please be sure to also place them above with their respective results, and to sort them in properly when added.

08B ZO-MO-CO-PR-RO-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
06A ZO-MO-CO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
01B ZO-MO-CO-RO-RO-RO-RO-RO-ZO-CA
03C ZO-MO-MO-SW-RO-CA
02B ZO-MO-PO-RO-PW-CA
02A ZO-MO-PO-RO-RO-RO-CA
03A ZO-MO-PO-RO-SW-CA
01A ZO-MO-PO-ZO-RO-RO-CA
13A ZO-MO-PR-PR-CO-CO-PW-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
11A ZO-MO-PR-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
08A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-RO-CA
09A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
10A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
07A ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-FL-ZO-CA
06B ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
02C ZO-MO-RO-CA
03B ZO-MO-SW-RO-CA
18A ZO-MO-SW-SW-ZO-ZO-ZO-PR-CA
12A ZO-MO-ZO-CO-PW-SW-RO-RO-SW-CA
19A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
20A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-RO-CA
04A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-RO-RO-PW-RO-CA
05A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-SW-RO-PW-RO-CA
16A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-PR-CA
15A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
14A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
17A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-CA

===Command/File Mapping===

Other than the linked commands, we also get these two errors...

unable: "Unable to access file"
unread: "Unable to get read handle"

The number of times the '''zone''', '''switch''', and '''rotate''' commands appears in a command path determines which file is displayed.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with one '''zone''' command''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with two '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|-
! 2
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_19:_Tajison_PW_Accelerator | Tajison]]
|-
! 3
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_20:_Nelis_Nuclear_Battery | Battery]]

|-
! 4
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] ||[[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with three '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with four '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 3
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 4
| unread || unread || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|}

==Discoveries==

Here are the various configurations and logs that have been discovered.

====General: Approaching the Master====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run pwrite cache / -- -- popen rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, pwrite, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run cache -- / -- -- rotate -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Approached the Master today about begining on an updated and
revised edition. V. pleased to discover he considers the idea
warmly. He actually said, 'My ideas are in good hands with you,
and you will of course receive full credit for the work.'
Somehow I expected more of a struggle. V. gracious indeed. He's
not quite the glory-hog SOME people have made him out to be, I
guess.</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message2.jpg]]
----

====General: Coffee====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- pwrite rotate flush / -- -- -- cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, flush, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Crypto Dept. Order Form

Coffee
Coffee!
COFFEE!</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message7.JPG]]
----

====General: Project Data====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>PROJECT DATA HEADER 1277 | Created 23156S</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Project_Data.JPG]]
----

====General: Kiteway disrupting the department====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, swtich, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount switch -- -- / run rotate copy switch cache / -- rotate pread -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pread, rotate, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>To: 55321801

FROM: MANSOOR H.

Kiteway's programs are disrupting the entire department. Breeding hostility
and distrust among amicable colleagues. The man doesn't belong here anymore,
why can't he keep his damned pet projects in his own office? Crypto is mine
now, not his.

Well, here are the metrics to show he's not minding his own business.

Number of times Kiteway has visited dept. offices this year: 78

And in 268: 129

And in 267: 23

Dept. suspicion level on the Howe-Panntonin Index: 8.8

And in 268: 7.3

And in 267: 4.5

Suspect the man has his own agenda and isn't sharing with the proper channels,
for example me and you. Suspect he is subverting the time and resources of my
faculty without consulting me ahead of time. Behaving as though he can't trust
his own senior fellows. Ridiculous. How long must we put up with this childish
rigmarole?</pre>
----

====General: Big Nothing====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone switch -- / -- pwrite rotate cache pread

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, pwrite, rotate, switch, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_16.JPG]]
----

====General: Krsa algorithm====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Notes:

To make this more precise, let Krsa be an RSA generator with associated security
parameter k and let Keys be the set of all moduli N that have positive probability
to be outbut by Krsa. Let Hash be a family of functions whose key-space is Keys and
such that HashN : { 0, 1}

-> Z

n for every N e Keys. Let DS = (Krsa, Sign, VG) be the digital signature scheme whose
signing and verifying algorithms are as follows:
Algorithm Sign N,p,qp,d (M)
y <- Hashn (M)
x <- yd mod N
Return x
Algorithm VGn,e (M,x)
y <- Hashn (M)
y

<- xe mod N
If y=y

then return 1 else return 0</pre>
----

====General: To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- cache -- / -- -- mount rotate -- / end end zone rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Check notes with lucas
Book test time
Upload amends
Mark 142 as done
Book holiday time</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message22.JPG]]
----

====General: Drinks====

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

(N.B. I also get this output using config 22, at time of writing... -- Scribe)

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>
From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Are we on for a drink after work tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I don know - who else might be coming?

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Do you want other people to come?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Of course. I a sociable creature.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So Ie noticed.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You should behave yourself.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I am being the perfect gentleman, as always.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Not sure about the perfect. Or the gentleman. ;-)

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So - the drink question. Other guests tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I think it would be good to invite the whole gang out and
see who comes along. It feels like ages since wee all got
together. It would be nice.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You sure?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Yes, I am.</pre>
----

====General: Alternate To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>i. set FEAL, LOKI
ii.prep IDEA
iii. log proc time
iv.write up
v. correlate with nov data
vi.send to cam</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message24.JPG]]

====Part: Smart Dust Cameras (ref: 72690B-0F)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen, zone, cache

::'''Command path:''' zone, mount, popen, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- rotate rotate / run -- copy rotate rotate / -- -- rotate cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 72690B-0F 
EXTERNAL REF: 43914D 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Smart Dust Cameras; corrected auto-power off firmware bugs, increased bandwidth.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message.jpg]]
----

====Part: Experimental remote TNI scanner (ref: 6032VQ-0J)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, switch, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- mount -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 6032VQ-0J 
EXTERNAL REF: 10086W 
 
DESCRIPTION: Neuro/Experimental remote TNI scanner; security and identification firmware updated for new [[Cognivia]] prototype.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message3.jpg]]
----

====Part: High Power phase-conjugate laser (ref: 384621-5A)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- –- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / rotate -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, rotate, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 384621-5A 
EXTERNAL REF: 9CE42T 
 
DESCRIPTION: Optics/High Power phase-conjugate laser; calibration and adjustment for high spaciotemporal accuracy.
|}

'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message4.png]]
----

====Part: Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field (ref: 3141PU-1M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / switch -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, switch, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3141PU-1M 
EXTERNAL REF: OUF12M 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field; interfaced with dedicated fibre network. Tested at 120% maximum tesla strength to ensure no field leakage.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message5.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nanoscale imager (ref: 62999E-3M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 62999E-3M 
EXTERNAL REF: 80EV21 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Nanoscale imager; reprogrammed for higher resolution and contrast on all material types.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message8.JPG]]
----

====Part: Reynolds ioniser (ref: 813QE2-7X)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch pread pread -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 813QE2-7X 
EXTERNAL REF: 9315WC 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Reynolds ioniser; adapted for use with Baker SMC-E for quick startup time.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message9.JPG]]
----

====Part: Active Noise Control system (ref: 477DI5-2Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- copy zone switch -- / -- pwrite switch rotate cache / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, copy, pwrite, switch, rotate, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 477DI5-2Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 0928ES 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Active Noise Control system; increased area effect range. Altered waveform-analysis algorithms, increased network size to 1024 nodes.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message10.JPG]]
----

====Part: Yorke-Takayuki simulator (ref: 5239JL-4M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / copy pread pread -- -- / copy switch -- -- -- / pwrite rotate switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, copy, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5239JL-4M 
EXTERNAL REF: 873AR8 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Yorke-Takayuki simulator; new compartment added for traffic analysis research.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message11.JPG]]
----

====Part: Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators (ref: 5BPK76-8H)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5BPK76-8H 
EXTERNAL REF: 7560WW 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators; debugged in line with requests from facility. Problems with intermittent field spiking between F and D types fixed.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message12.JPG]]
----

====Part: 174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock (ref: 254ID9-3R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 254ID9-3R 
EXTERNAL REF: HN424P 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock; locked time-signal to interface with dedicated fibre network and 3D imager.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message14.jpg]]
----

====Part: Broadman Nuclear decay RNG (ref: 3085NC-6R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / zone zone zone -- -- / pwrite rotate switch -- -- / -- -- -- cache --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, zone, pwrite, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3085NC-6R 
EXTERNAL REF: 7297CR 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Broadman Nuclear Decay RNG; upgraded statistical tests according to new guidelines.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message13.JPG]]
----

====Part: WHISK array (ref: 177ETC-1U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / cache -- -- switch -- / rotate pread zone zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, switch, zone, zone, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 177ETC-1U 
EXTERNAL REF: ET185C 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/WHISK array; debugged data traffic handling systems, added documentation to beta features.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message17.JPG]]
----

====Part: Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator (ref: 9451RZ-4U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- --/ -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 9451RZ-4U 
EXTERNAL REF: 811WS6 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator controller reconfigured to accept special material particles.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message19.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nelis Nuclear Isomer Battery (Hf-178-2m) (ref: 26637C-8Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- cache / -- -- switch -- rotate / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 26637C-8Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 5933EN 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Nelis Nuclear Isomer battery (Hf-178-2m); made compatible with facility electrical subsystem and dedicated fibre network. Enhanced burst mode added.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message20.JPG]]
----

====Part: Klebold plates (ref: 122C76-3S)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' mount zone rotate switch -- / -- rotate -- -- popen / -- -- switch zone zone / -- -- -- switch -- / -- -- cache pread zone

::'''Command Path:''' mount, rotate, zone, rotate, switch, popen, zone, zone, switch, switch, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 122C76-3S 
EXTERNAL REF: 45442R 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Klebold plates; networked in array for large-scale 3D spatial scanning. Double redundancy.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message23.JPG]]
----

====Logs: Gatehouse 24====
When this configuration is run, a message '''Operation in progress''' appears. The screen then distorts and wavers. Finally, a log appears. Discussion on Unforums suggests that the logs may rotate, or appear randomly.

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- copy switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Output 1=====
::'''[[Helen Carrick]] and [[Idola Friedberg]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 143805 +000000
:: start 143805 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { friedberg, i {119yr} }

You really said that [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { carrick, h {624yr} }

I was hungry [!] I'm not diplomatic when I'm starving [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

FRIEDBERG, I

I bet you fifty lecks your stuff is wiped when you get back [.]

// preliminary review complete

CARRICK, H

Hah [,] I'd like to see him even try [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 2=====
::'''[[Camden Porta]] and [[Lucas Bazeries]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 055814 +000000
:: start 061055 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { porta, c {112yr} }

Where have you been [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { bazeries, l {520yr} }

So I'm a little late [.] Relax [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

PORTA, C

We have to hurry and get this thing done [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

Is he here yet [?]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

I think so [.] Let's hurry [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

I hope there's coffee [.]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

Focus on the project [,] dunderhead [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 3=====
::'''[[Rowan Ashford]] and [[Mark Wooster]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 192355 +000000
:: start 192401 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { ashford, r {737yr} }

Hey [,] wait up [.]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { wooster, m {019yr} }

Oh [,] sorry [.] Hard meeting today [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 23% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

ASHFORD, R

Do you ever wonder [...]

// preliminary review complete

WOOSTER, M

Don't say it [.]

// preliminary review complete

ASHFORD, R

I know [,] I know [.] No place is safe [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>
----

====Audio: Suspicious delivery guy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount -- / -- -- -- -- copy / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- cache

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 03-JAN-06 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/artists_quarter.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
If he dies, you realise that's it. You can do what you like to me - I don't care about '''me'''.

[[Robert_Drake|Someone in my block]] got beaten up the other night. He isn't a violent guy; he's a calligrapher. But he just got attacked well f ... nothing basically. Well I think it was random, but I don't think I believe in random any more.
Was it you?

Are you trying to scare me? You don't need to so just ... stop it.

I did what you wanted anyway. Last night ...

I worked until I was the only one left in the office. Must have been about 11 when this delivery guy turned up with a trolley full of boxes. And he ''did'' look a bit surprised to see me there.
These two big boxes were for us, so I signed for them and went next door to grab Angelica so she could open the stores.

Anyway, the boxes were really heavy, so the delivery guy wheeled the trolley into the stores and dropped them off there. Then I saw him slide one of our cases under the trolley; when he moved the trolley, it wasn't there anymore. It was quick but I'm sure he swiped something. Then he left, and Angelica locked the door.

I would have followed him ... well, probably ... but Angelica started talking to me about my research and I couldn't just rush off. I saw him go to the end of the corridor ... to the elevator, and he hit the down button. There's only the basement under us, but I think there might be passageways for internal mail and things. I honestly don't know. And I'm not going down there in the middle of the night, so don't ask. No matter what you threaten me with.

Ummm the delivery guy was about 6 foot, white, short dark hair. I haven't seen him before.

Keep an eye out, will you?
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Over and out====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end znne mount cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_23.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 19-JAN-06? ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/police_raid_dis.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So this is it. Can't say I'm not glad it's over but, well, one day maybe you can tell me what this was all about.
I mean, I read the papers - police raids on subway stations - sounds like your kind of thing.

We've had a few more deliveries come in since January, but still no sign of the mystery man. It's been a different courier each time, and they've - they've all looked pretty innocent. The [[Viendenbourg]] messages are still going backwards and forwards.

I appreciate what you've done for my dad, but ... I've done my bit. That's it. That was the deal. You can go digging around in the tunnels if you like but don't expect me to do any more of your dirty work. You told me to stop, so I'm stopping.

Don't ever tell my dad about this.

Over and out.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Getting dodgy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_25.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Look this is getting seriously dodgy.

Last week, [[Lucas Bazeries|Lucas]] completely cut me out of a meeting, and [[Mansoor]] has been ripping into my white paper and...

I'm sure it's not professional, it's personal. They know what we're up to, I swear.
No I don't, I don't know anything. I'm losing it. Please, I can't be that important. You could get someone else.

The whole place is shutting down over [[Solstice Gambol|Solstice]]. You...you could get someone to break in here and I don't know...isotope tag one of the packages and track it you probably do that all the time...what do you need me for?

Well, happy holidays.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: 14th of July====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount rotate rotate / -- cache -- rotate rotate / -- rotate pread zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, zone, pread, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 16:52:09, 17:19:23

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_27.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So you've got what you wanted.

It's Thursday the, what ... 14th of July? And here's your ''report''.

I don't know what you're expecting to hear but ... I don't know what's going on; it might be nothing. I ... I could be getting completely paranoid as well. I mean with you lot ''snooping'' round I'm already on eggshells.

<swallow> [[Camden Porta|Camden]] keeps watching me across the office - pretty sure he doesn't trust me.

I might be imagining it all I .. I dunno. Anyway, today I think I saw something odd. And it - and it might not be anything but if it ''keeps you happy'' here it is.

We got this delivery - we get deliveries all the time, you know hardware upgrades and stuff, but there was an ''extra'' item. It wasn't on the manifest. I only noticed it cos I was nearest the door when it all arrived, so I ended up signing for it.

So there was ... there was this packing case and, now I ''don't'' know what's in there. And it's locked in the stores now so I ... I can't get to it even if you want me to - it's about 5 feet high, 3 feet across and quite slim, like ... a painting or something.

So is this an art-theft thing? Is that what you're after - some kind of ''fence'' operation? And if you told me what to look for I might have a better chance of helping.

<tsk> Well - that's it. I'll ... I'll let you know if anything else happens.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Encryption themes====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 19:20:54, 19:58:48, 20:02:01, 20:13:45, 20:30:37, 20:57:23, 21:01:26, 21:26:08

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_29.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' 24/25-SEP-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/weekend_brings.html link]) or 01-OCT-05 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/museum_proteste.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
I saw my dad the other day so, thanks, he told me about everything and... Well I’m, I’m just glad there’s a point to all this; he’s... he’s looking much better... and I suppose that means that you’re happy with how I’m doing, so I’m... probably on the right track?

I’ve been keeping an eye on the deliveries here, um I don’t think there has been anything funny for weeks now, but , you’know, I ''might'' have missed something. There ''have'' been a couple of odd projects coming across my desk though. Nobody ever gets the full picture here, but I’ve noticed some themes in the encryption work I’m doing, for a start it’s pretty advanced, everything’s been marked for ‘quantum’ (which isn’t perfect yet, but it’s about the highest level we’ve got). But <sigh> there are a couple of words that keep coming up too and... well, I <stumbles over words> I don’t have a clear picture of what they mean, but maybe they’ll mean something to you, the sender or the recipient is always called ‘[[Viendenbourg]]’ and there are all these references to ‘the material’ and how much of it they’ve got. I know I’m not seeing all the messages, they spread the work around – you’know, security - but only a few of us can handle quantum encryption so I’m seeing a ''fair chunk'' of the correspondence. It just seems odd it needs to be so secret, so... that’s why I mention it.

I’d better go soon, there’s umm, a protest outside the museum and it will take me ages to get past them. Anyway... I can’t think of anything else... nope that’s it.
|}

====Audio: Name this audio please====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40 (22-24 [?])

==Historical Cryptographers==

Some of the names mentioned in the logs share the names of historic cryptographers and mathematicians.

; Bazeries : French military cryptographer, the 'pragmatic man of cryptology'. Famous for breaking the French 'Great Cipher' created in the 17th century.
; Porta : Giovanni Battista Porta, Italian cryptographer and inventor of the Della Porta cipher - a polyalphabetic cipher with keyword.
; Ashford : the name of the village in Kent where John Wallis, 17th century mathematician, was born. He wrote among other things, about the quadrature of curves, logic, theology and cryptography.
; Carrick : the name of a Windows-based encryption application, designed by cryptographer Bruce Schneier.

Backdoor

2006-07-05T22:19:29Z

Buzman: Added text output

==Summary==

After discovering that [[V]] called someone at the [[Academy]]'s [[Crypto|Crypto Department]], [[Caine]] heads over to Crypto to investigate. He runs into his friend [[Neville Clark]], who is [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/dolor_sit_amet.html talkative], if obfuscating. The Cube Hunters entice Nev into sharing more information by giving him a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html puzzle], designed by [[User:jbd|jbd]], to solve. Nev takes the bait, and gives us a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracked_1.html backdoor] that leads to a gridded file system.

Dragging the commands onto the grid to create various configurations yields a series of log snippets. Some of the logs resemble the [[Perplex City Errorlogs]] that were found before the [[puzzle cards]] were released.

The interface can be accessed at the following URL:

http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/commandinterface/index.html

As of 17:08, 3 July 2006 (PDT), the puzzle is still being worked on. Join us in [irc://irc.chat-solutions.org:6667/#syzygy #syzygy], or see the discussion on the [[Talk:Backdoor|Talk]] page or at [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Unforums].

==Commands==

Through the combined work of '''jalapenodude''', '''pelrun''', and [[User:jbd|jbd]], #syzygy has determined that the commands appear to work as follows.

The program pointer starts with the highest command in the left-hand column. It moves through the grid one space at a time, as determined by the command in that space and which spaces have been used before.

Generally, the pointer moves in the following directions when it encounters each command. However, if the next square has already been "used", the next direction (listed in brackets) is attempted. If this square has already been used, then the next in the list will be tried, and so on and so on (although N.B. the list of these below is far from complete). Some exceptions to this may occur - possibly certain combinations of commands may not run this check?

<pre>
mount - se
zone - west (north, east, northeast, ...)
switch - se (...) (''Are you sure, goes NE on config 5 below?'')
rotate - north (northeast, then in clockwise order?)
copy - south (...)
flush - south (southeast, ...)
pwrite - e (south, ...)
popen - east (south, ...)
pread - west (south, ...)
</pre>

(This means the grids below are dependent on what commands were used to reach a particular square... But I'll leave it here for the time being -- Scribe.)

'''rotate''' does something different depending on where it is executed, but also (sometimes?) where it comes from. Here are some directions that occur:
<pre><nowiki>
e e e e s
s ne n n s
e n ne n s
ne n ne n s
ne n ne n n
</nowiki></pre>

However, it is possible for r3c5 to go north if entered from the west, for example.

The same goes for '''zone''':
<pre><nowiki>
e e e w s
s w w n n
e e e n w
n w w n n
n w w n n
</nowiki></pre>

'''End''' ends execution whenever it gets hit on a specific error message. It is very good for testing where the code is going. '''Cache''' seems to only work as an end point. '''Run''' can go anywhere that the program pointer isn't reaching.

A '''configuration''' is a set of commands placed on the grid so that the grid is valid and a log file is retrieved. The '''command path''' is the actual path that the pointer takes through the grid configuration. Different configurations may break down into the same command path.

Configurations and command paths start with ZO-MO, and usually end with either CACHE or FLUSH.

===Full Command Path List===

The first two numbers are the resulting configuration, the letter after is the variation, and the string is the command path, with each instruction cut to two letters in length. The list is alphabetized based on operation name, as a reference service. Please be sure to also place them above with their respective results, and to sort them in properly when added.

08B ZO-MO-CO-PR-RO-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
06A ZO-MO-CO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
01B ZO-MO-CO-RO-RO-RO-RO-RO-ZO-CA
03C ZO-MO-MO-SW-RO-CA
02B ZO-MO-PO-RO-PW-CA
02A ZO-MO-PO-RO-RO-RO-CA
03A ZO-MO-PO-RO-SW-CA
01A ZO-MO-PO-ZO-RO-RO-CA
13A ZO-MO-PR-PR-CO-CO-PW-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
11A ZO-MO-PR-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
08A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-RO-CA
09A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
10A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
07A ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-FL-ZO-CA
06B ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
02C ZO-MO-RO-CA
03B ZO-MO-SW-RO-CA
18A ZO-MO-SW-SW-ZO-ZO-ZO-PR-CA
12A ZO-MO-ZO-CO-PW-SW-RO-RO-SW-CA
19A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
20A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-RO-CA
04A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-RO-RO-PW-RO-CA
05A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-SW-RO-PW-RO-CA
16A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-PR-CA
15A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
14A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
17A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-CA

===Command/File Mapping===

Other than the linked commands, we also get these two errors...

unable: "Unable to access file"
unread: "Unable to get read handle"

The number of times the '''zone''', '''switch''', and '''rotate''' commands appears in a command path determines which file is displayed.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with one '''zone''' command''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with two '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|-
! 2
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_19:_Tajison_PW_Accelerator | Tajison]]
|-
! 3
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_20:_Nelis_Nuclear_Battery | Battery]]

|-
! 4
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] ||[[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with three '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with four '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 3
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 4
| unread || unread || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|}

==Discoveries==

Here are the various configurations and logs that have been discovered.

====General: Approaching the Master====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run pwrite cache / -- -- popen rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, pwrite, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run cache -- / -- -- rotate -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Approached the Master today about begining on an updated and
revised edition. V. pleased to discover he considers the idea
warmly. He actually said, 'My ideas are in good hands with you,
and you will of course receive full credit for the work.'
Somehow I expected more of a struggle. V. gracious indeed. He's
not quite the glory-hog SOME people have made him out to be, I
guess.</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message2.jpg]]
----

====General: Coffee====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- pwrite rotate flush / -- -- -- cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, flush, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Crypto Dept. Order Form

Coffee
Coffee!
COFFEE!</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message7.JPG]]
----

====General: Project Data====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>PROJECT DATA HEADER 1277 | Created 23156S</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Project_Data.JPG]]
----

====General: Kiteway disrupting the department====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, swtich, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount switch -- -- / run rotate copy switch cache / -- rotate pread -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pread, rotate, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>To: 55321801

FROM: MANSOOR H.

Kiteway's programs are disrupting the entire department. Breeding hostility
and distrust among amicable colleagues. The man doesn't belong here anymore,
why can't he keep his damned pet projects in his own office? Crypto is mine
now, not his.

Well, here are the metrics to show he's not minding his own business.

Number of times Kiteway has visited dept. offices this year: 78

And in 268: 129

And in 267: 23

Dept. suspicion level on the Howe-Panntonin Index: 8.8

And in 268: 7.3

And in 267: 4.5

Suspect the man has his own agenda and isn't sharing with the proper channels,
for example me and you. Suspect he is subverting the time and resources of my
faculty without consulting me ahead of time. Behaving as though he can't trust
his own senior fellows. Ridiculous. How long must we put up with this childish
rigmarole?</pre>
----

====General: Big Nothing====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone switch -- / -- pwrite rotate cache pread

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, pwrite, rotate, switch, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_16.JPG]]
----

====General: Krsa algorithm====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Notes:

To make this more precise, let Krsa be an RSA generator with associated security
parameter k and let Keys be the set of all moduli N that have positive probability
to be outbut by Krsa. Let Hash be a family of functions whose key-space is Keys and
such that HashN : { 0, 1}

-> Z

n for every N e Keys. Let DS = (Krsa, Sign, VG) be the digital signature scheme whose
signing and verifying algorithms are as follows:
Algorithm Sign N,p,qp,d (M)
y <- Hashn (M)
x <- yd mod N
Return x
Algorithm VGn,e (M,x)
y <- Hashn (M)
y

<- xe mod N
If y=y

then return 1 else return 0</pre>
----

====General: To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- cache -- / -- -- mount rotate -- / end end zone rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Check notes with lucas
Book test time
Upload amends
Mark 142 as done
Book holiday time</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message22.JPG]]
----

====General: Drinks====

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

(N.B. I also get this output using config 22, at time of writing... -- Scribe)

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>
From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Are we on for a drink after work tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I don know - who else might be coming?

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Do you want other people to come?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Of course. I a sociable creature.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So Ie noticed.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You should behave yourself.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I am being the perfect gentleman, as always.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Not sure about the perfect. Or the gentleman. ;-)

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So - the drink question. Other guests tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I think it would be good to invite the whole gang out and
see who comes along. It feels like ages since wee all got
together. It would be nice.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You sure?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Yes, I am.</pre>
----

====General: Alternate To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 22:02:40

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>i. set FEAL, LOKI
ii.prep IDEA
iii. log proc time
iv.write up
v. correlate with nov data
vi.send to cam</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message24.JPG]]

====Part: Smart Dust Cameras (ref: 72690B-0F)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen, zone, cache

::'''Command path:''' zone, mount, popen, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- rotate rotate / run -- copy rotate rotate / -- -- rotate cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 72690B-0F 
EXTERNAL REF: 43914D 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Smart Dust Cameras; corrected auto-power off firmware bugs, increased bandwidth.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message.jpg]]
----

====Part: Experimental remote TNI scanner (ref: 6032VQ-0J)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, switch, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- mount -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 6032VQ-0J 
EXTERNAL REF: 10086W 
 
DESCRIPTION: Neuro/Experimental remote TNI scanner; security and identification firmware updated for new [[Cognivia]] prototype.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message3.jpg]]
----

====Part: High Power phase-conjugate laser (ref: 384621-5A)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- –- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / rotate -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, rotate, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 384621-5A 
EXTERNAL REF: 9CE42T 
 
DESCRIPTION: Optics/High Power phase-conjugate laser; calibration and adjustment for high spaciotemporal accuracy.
|}

'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message4.png]]
----

====Part: Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field (ref: 3141PU-1M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / switch -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, switch, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3141PU-1M 
EXTERNAL REF: OUF12M 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field; interfaced with dedicated fibre network. Tested at 120% maximum tesla strength to ensure no field leakage.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message5.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nanoscale imager (ref: 62999E-3M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 62999E-3M 
EXTERNAL REF: 80EV21 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Nanoscale imager; reprogrammed for higher resolution and contrast on all material types.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message8.JPG]]
----

====Part: Reynolds ioniser (ref: 813QE2-7X)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch pread pread -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 813QE2-7X 
EXTERNAL REF: 9315WC 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Reynolds ioniser; adapted for use with Baker SMC-E for quick startup time.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message9.JPG]]
----

====Part: Active Noise Control system (ref: 477DI5-2Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- copy zone switch -- / -- pwrite switch rotate cache / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, copy, pwrite, switch, rotate, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 477DI5-2Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 0928ES 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Active Noise Control system; increased area effect range. Altered waveform-analysis algorithms, increased network size to 1024 nodes.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message10.JPG]]
----

====Part: Yorke-Takayuki simulator (ref: 5239JL-4M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / copy pread pread -- -- / copy switch -- -- -- / pwrite rotate switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, copy, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5239JL-4M 
EXTERNAL REF: 873AR8 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Yorke-Takayuki simulator; new compartment added for traffic analysis research.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message11.JPG]]
----

====Part: Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators (ref: 5BPK76-8H)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5BPK76-8H 
EXTERNAL REF: 7560WW 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators; debugged in line with requests from facility. Problems with intermittent field spiking between F and D types fixed.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message12.JPG]]
----

====Part: 174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock (ref: 254ID9-3R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 254ID9-3R 
EXTERNAL REF: HN424P 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock; locked time-signal to interface with dedicated fibre network and 3D imager.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message14.jpg]]
----

====Part: Broadman Nuclear decay RNG (ref: 3085NC-6R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / zone zone zone -- -- / pwrite rotate switch -- -- / -- -- -- cache --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, zone, pwrite, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3085NC-6R 
EXTERNAL REF: 7297CR 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Broadman Nuclear Decay RNG; upgraded statistical tests according to new guidelines.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message13.JPG]]
----

====Part: WHISK array (ref: 177ETC-1U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / cache -- -- switch -- / rotate pread zone zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, switch, zone, zone, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 177ETC-1U 
EXTERNAL REF: ET185C 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/WHISK array; debugged data traffic handling systems, added documentation to beta features.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message17.JPG]]
----

====Part: Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator (ref: 9451RZ-4U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- --/ -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 9451RZ-4U 
EXTERNAL REF: 811WS6 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator controller reconfigured to accept special material particles.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message19.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nelis Nuclear Isomer Battery (Hf-178-2m) (ref: 26637C-8Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- cache / -- -- switch -- rotate / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 26637C-8Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 5933EN 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Nelis Nuclear Isomer battery (Hf-178-2m); made compatible with facility electrical subsystem and dedicated fibre network. Enhanced burst mode added.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message20.JPG]]
----

====Part: Klebold plates (ref: 122C76-3S)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' mount zone rotate switch -- / -- rotate -- -- popen / -- -- switch zone zone / -- -- -- switch -- / -- -- cache pread zone

::'''Command Path:''' mount, rotate, zone, rotate, switch, popen, zone, zone, switch, switch, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 122C76-3S 
EXTERNAL REF: 45442R 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Klebold plates; networked in array for large-scale 3D spatial scanning. Double redundancy.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message23.JPG]]
----

====Logs: Gatehouse 24====
When this configuration is run, a message '''Operation in progress''' appears. The screen then distorts and wavers. Finally, a log appears. Discussion on Unforums suggests that the logs may rotate, or appear randomly.

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- copy switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Output 1=====
::'''[[Helen Carrick]] and [[Idola Friedberg]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 143805 +000000
:: start 143805 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { friedberg, i {119yr} }

You really said that [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { carrick, h {624yr} }

I was hungry [!] I'm not diplomatic when I'm starving [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

FRIEDBERG, I

I bet you fifty lecks your stuff is wiped when you get back [.]

// preliminary review complete

CARRICK, H

Hah [,] I'd like to see him even try [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 2=====
::'''[[Camden Porta]] and [[Lucas Bazeries]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 055814 +000000
:: start 061055 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { porta, c {112yr} }

Where have you been [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { bazeries, l {520yr} }

So I'm a little late [.] Relax [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

PORTA, C

We have to hurry and get this thing done [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

Is he here yet [?]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

I think so [.] Let's hurry [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

I hope there's coffee [.]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

Focus on the project [,] dunderhead [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 3=====
::'''[[Rowan Ashford]] and [[Mark Wooster]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 192355 +000000
:: start 192401 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { ashford, r {737yr} }

Hey [,] wait up [.]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { wooster, m {019yr} }

Oh [,] sorry [.] Hard meeting today [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 23% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

ASHFORD, R

Do you ever wonder [...]

// preliminary review complete

WOOSTER, M

Don't say it [.]

// preliminary review complete

ASHFORD, R

I know [,] I know [.] No place is safe [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>
----

====Audio: Suspicious delivery guy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount -- / -- -- -- -- copy / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- cache

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 03-JAN-06 ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/artists_quarter.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
If he dies, you realise that's it. You can do what you like to me - I don't care about '''me'''.

[[Robert_Drake|Someone in my block]] got beaten up the other night. He isn't a violent guy; he's a calligrapher. But he just got attacked well f ... nothing basically. Well I think it was random, but I don't think I believe in random any more.
Was it you?

Are you trying to scare me? You don't need to so just ... stop it.

I did what you wanted anyway. Last night ...

I worked until I was the only one left in the office. Must have been about 11 when this delivery guy turned up with a trolley full of boxes. And he ''did'' look a bit surprised to see me there.
These two big boxes were for us, so I signed for them and went next door to grab Angelica so she could open the stores.

Anyway, the boxes were really heavy, so the delivery guy wheeled the trolley into the stores and dropped them off there. Then I saw him slide one of our cases under the trolley; when he moved the trolley, it wasn't there anymore. It was quick but I'm sure he swiped something. Then he left, and Angelica locked the door.

I would have followed him ... well, probably ... but Angelica started talking to me about my research and I couldn't just rush off. I saw him go to the end of the corridor ... to the elevator, and he hit the down button. There's only the basement under us, but I think there might be passageways for internal mail and things. I honestly don't know. And I'm not going down there in the middle of the night, so don't ask. No matter what you threaten me with.

Ummm the delivery guy was about 6 foot, white, short dark hair. I haven't seen him before.

Keep an eye out, will you?
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Over and out====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end znne mount cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_23.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date:''' Shortly after 19-JAN-06? ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/police_raid_dis.html link])

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So this is it. Can't say I'm not glad it's over but, well, one day maybe you can tell me what this was all about.
I mean, I read the papers - police raids on subway stations - sounds like your kind of thing.

We've had a few more deliveries come in since January, but still no sign of the mystery man. It's been a different courier each time, and they've - they've all looked pretty innocent. The [[Viendenbourg]] messages are still going backwards and forwards.

I appreciate what you've done for my dad, but ... I've done my bit. That's it. That was the deal. You can go digging around in the tunnels if you like but don't expect me to do any more of your dirty work. You told me to stop, so I'm stopping.

Don't ever tell my dad about this.

Over and out.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Getting dodgy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_25.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Look this is getting seriously dodgy.

Last week, [[Lucas Bazeries|Lucas]] completely cut me out of a meeting, and [[Mansoor]] has been ripping into my white paper and...

I'm sure it's not professional, it's personal. They know what we're up to, I swear.
No I don't, I don't know anything. I'm losing it. Please, I can't be that important. You could get someone else.

The whole place is shutting down over [[Solstice Gambol|Solstice]]. You...you could get someone to break in here and I don't know...isotope tag one of the packages and track it you probably do that all the time...what do you need me for?

Well, happy holidays.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: 14th of July====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount rotate rotate / -- cache -- rotate rotate / -- rotate pread zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, zone, pread, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 16:52:09, 17:19:23

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_27.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So you've got what you wanted.

It's Thursday the, what ... 14th of July? And here's your ''report''.

I don't know what you're expecting to hear but ... I don't know what's going on; it might be nothing. I ... I could be getting completely paranoid as well. I mean with you lot ''snooping'' round I'm already on eggshells.

<swallow> [[Camden Porta|Camden]] keeps watching me across the office - pretty sure he doesn't trust me.

I might be imagining it all I .. I dunno. Anyway, today I think I saw something odd. And it - and it might not be anything but if it ''keeps you happy'' here it is.

We got this delivery - we get deliveries all the time, you know hardware upgrades and stuff, but there was an ''extra'' item. It wasn't on the manifest. I only noticed it cos I was nearest the door when it all arrived, so I ended up signing for it.

So there was ... there was this packing case and, now I ''don't'' know what's in there. And it's locked in the stores now so I ... I can't get to it even if you want me to - it's about 5 feet high, 3 feet across and quite slim, like ... a painting or something.

So is this an art-theft thing? Is that what you're after - some kind of ''fence'' operation? And if you told me what to look for I might have a better chance of helping.

<tsk> Well - that's it. I'll ... I'll let you know if anything else happens.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Encryption themes====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 19:20:54, 19:58:48, 20:02:01, 20:13:45, 20:30:37, 20:57:23, 21:01:26, 21:26:08

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_29.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Estimated Recording Date: ?'''

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
I saw my dad the other day so, thanks, he told me about everything and... Well I’m, I’m just glad there’s a point to all this; he’s... he’s looking much better... and I suppose that means that you’re happy with how I’m doing, so I’m... probably on the right track?

I’ve been keeping an eye on the deliveries here, um I don’t think there has been anything funny for weeks now, but , you’know, I ''might'' have missed something. There ''have'' been a couple of odd projects coming across my desk though. Nobody ever gets the full picture here, but I’ve noticed some themes in the encryption work I’m doing, for a start it’s pretty advanced, everything’s been marked for ‘quantum’ (which isn’t perfect yet, but it’s about the highest level we’ve got). But <sigh> there are a couple of words that keep coming up too and... well, I <stumbles over words> I don’t have a clear picture of what they mean, but maybe they’ll mean something to you, the sender or the recipient is always called ‘[[Viendenbourg]]’ and there are all these references to ‘the material’ and how much of it they’ve got. I know I’m not seeing all the messages, they spread the work around – you’know, security - but only a few of us can handle quantum encryption so I’m seeing a ''fair chunk'' of the correspondence. It just seems odd it needs to be so secret, so... that’s why I mention it.

I’d better go soon, there’s umm, a protest outside the museum and it will take me ages to get past them. Anyway... I can’t think of anything else... nope that’s it.
|}

==Historical Cryptographers==

Some of the names mentioned in the logs share the names of historic cryptographers and mathematicians.

; Bazeries : French military cryptographer, the 'pragmatic man of cryptology'. Famous for breaking the French 'Great Cipher' created in the 17th century.
; Porta : Giovanni Battista Porta, Italian cryptographer and inventor of the Della Porta cipher - a polyalphabetic cipher with keyword.
; Ashford : the name of the village in Kent where John Wallis, 17th century mathematician, was born. He wrote among other things, about the quadrature of curves, logic, theology and cryptography.
; Carrick : the name of a Windows-based encryption application, designed by cryptographer Bruce Schneier.

User talk:Buzman

2006-07-05T21:23:17Z

Buzman: /* Good work! */

==Good work!==

Nice job on the structural changes for [[Backdoor]]. I had been thinking of doing something similar, so I'm glad to see someone else was of the same mind. [[User:Xnera|xnera]] 14:14, 5 July 2006 (PDT)
:Thanks :) My first big edit (of many I hope) --[[User:Buzman|Buzman]] 14:23, 5 July 2006 (PDT)

Backdoor

2006-07-05T21:19:47Z

Buzman: Removed 'no longer works' internal links

==Summary==

After discovering that [[V]] called someone at the [[Academy]]'s [[Crypto|Crypto Department]], [[Caine]] heads over to Crypto to investigate. He runs into his friend [[Neville Clark]], who is [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/dolor_sit_amet.html talkative], if obfuscating. The Cube Hunters entice Nev into sharing more information by giving him a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html puzzle], designed by [[User:jbd|jbd]], to solve. Nev takes the bait, and gives us a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracked_1.html backdoor] that leads to a gridded file system.

Dragging the commands onto the grid to create various configurations yields a series of log snippets. Some of the logs resemble the [[Perplex City Errorlogs]] that were found before the [[puzzle cards]] were released.

The interface can be accessed at the following URL:

http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/commandinterface/index.html

As of 17:08, 3 July 2006 (PDT), the puzzle is still being worked on. Join us in [irc://irc.chat-solutions.org:6667/#syzygy #syzygy], or see the discussion on the [[Talk:Backdoor|Talk]] page or at [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Unforums].

==Commands==

Through the combined work of '''jalapenodude''', '''pelrun''', and [[User:jbd|jbd]], #syzygy has determined that the commands appear to work as follows.

The program pointer starts with the highest command in the left-hand column. It moves through the grid one space at a time, as determined by the command in that space and which spaces have been used before.

Generally, the pointer moves in the following directions when it encounters each command. However, if the next square has already been "used", the next direction (listed in brackets) is attempted. If this square has already been used, then the next in the list will be tried, and so on and so on (although N.B. the list of these below is far from complete). Some exceptions to this may occur - possibly certain combinations of commands may not run this check?

<pre>
mount - se
zone - west (north, east, northeast, ...)
switch - se (...) (''Are you sure, goes NE on config 5 below?'')
rotate - north (northeast, then in clockwise order?)
copy - south (...)
flush - south (southeast, ...)
pwrite - e (south, ...)
popen - east (south, ...)
pread - west (south, ...)
</pre>

(This means the grids below are dependent on what commands were used to reach a particular square... But I'll leave it here for the time being -- Scribe.)

'''rotate''' does something different depending on where it is executed, but also (sometimes?) where it comes from. Here are some directions that occur:
<pre><nowiki>
e e e e s
s ne n n s
e n ne n s
ne n ne n s
ne n ne n n
</nowiki></pre>

However, it is possible for r3c5 to go north if entered from the west, for example.

The same goes for '''zone''':
<pre><nowiki>
e e e w s
s w w n n
e e e n w
n w w n n
n w w n n
</nowiki></pre>

'''End''' ends execution whenever it gets hit on a specific error message. It is very good for testing where the code is going. '''Cache''' seems to only work as an end point. '''Run''' can go anywhere that the program pointer isn't reaching.

A '''configuration''' is a set of commands placed on the grid so that the grid is valid and a log file is retrieved. The '''command path''' is the actual path that the pointer takes through the grid configuration. Different configurations may break down into the same command path.

Configurations and command paths start with ZO-MO, and usually end with either CACHE or FLUSH.

===Full Command Path List===

The first two numbers are the resulting configuration, the letter after is the variation, and the string is the command path, with each instruction cut to two letters in length. The list is alphabetized based on operation name, as a reference service. Please be sure to also place them above with their respective results, and to sort them in properly when added.

08B ZO-MO-CO-PR-RO-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
06A ZO-MO-CO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
01B ZO-MO-CO-RO-RO-RO-RO-RO-ZO-CA
03C ZO-MO-MO-SW-RO-CA
02B ZO-MO-PO-RO-PW-CA
02A ZO-MO-PO-RO-RO-RO-CA
03A ZO-MO-PO-RO-SW-CA
01A ZO-MO-PO-ZO-RO-RO-CA
13A ZO-MO-PR-PR-CO-CO-PW-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
11A ZO-MO-PR-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
08A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-RO-CA
09A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
10A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
07A ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-FL-ZO-CA
06B ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
02C ZO-MO-RO-CA
03B ZO-MO-SW-RO-CA
18A ZO-MO-SW-SW-ZO-ZO-ZO-PR-CA
12A ZO-MO-ZO-CO-PW-SW-RO-RO-SW-CA
19A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
20A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-RO-CA
04A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-RO-RO-PW-RO-CA
05A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-SW-RO-PW-RO-CA
16A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-PR-CA
15A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
14A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
17A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-CA

===Command/File Mapping===

Other than the linked commands, we also get these two errors...

unable: "Unable to access file"
unread: "Unable to get read handle"

The number of times the '''zone''', '''switch''', and '''rotate''' commands appears in a command path determines which file is displayed.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with one '''zone''' command''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with two '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|-
! 2
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_19:_Tajison_PW_Accelerator | Tajison]]
|-
! 3
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_20:_Nelis_Nuclear_Battery | Battery]]

|-
! 4
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] ||[[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with three '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with four '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 3
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 4
| unread || unread || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|}

==Discoveries==

Here are the various configurations and logs that have been discovered.

====General: Approaching the Master====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run pwrite cache / -- -- popen rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, pwrite, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run cache -- / -- -- rotate -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Approached the Master today about begining on an updated and
revised edition. V. pleased to discover he considers the idea
warmly. He actually said, 'My ideas are in good hands with you,
and you will of course receive full credit for the work.'
Somehow I expected more of a struggle. V. gracious indeed. He's
not quite the glory-hog SOME people have made him out to be, I
guess.</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message2.jpg]]
----

====General: Coffee====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- pwrite rotate flush / -- -- -- cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, flush, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Crypto Dept. Order Form

Coffee
Coffee!
COFFEE!</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message7.JPG]]
----

====General: Project Data====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>PROJECT DATA HEADER 1277 | Created 23156S</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Project_Data.JPG]]
----

====General: Kiteway disrupting the department====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, swtich, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount switch -- -- / run rotate copy switch cache / -- rotate pread -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pread, rotate, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>To: 55321801

FROM: MANSOOR H.

Kiteway's programs are disrupting the entire department. Breeding hostility
and distrust among amicable colleagues. The man doesn't belong here anymore,
why can't he keep his damned pet projects in his own office? Crypto is mine
now, not his.

Well, here are the metrics to show he's not minding his own business.

Number of times Kiteway has visited dept. offices this year: 78

And in 268: 129

And in 267: 23

Dept. suspicion level on the Howe-Panntonin Index: 8.8

And in 268: 7.3

And in 267: 4.5

Suspect the man has his own agenda and isn't sharing with the proper channels,
for example me and you. Suspect he is subverting the time and resources of my
faculty without consulting me ahead of time. Behaving as though he can't trust
his own senior fellows. Ridiculous. How long must we put up with this childish
rigmarole?</pre>
----

====General: Big Nothing====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone switch -- / -- pwrite rotate cache pread

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, pwrite, rotate, switch, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_16.JPG]]
----

====General: Krsa algorithm====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Notes:

To make this more precise, let Krsa be an RSA generator with associated security
parameter k and let Keys be the set of all moduli N that have positive probability
to be outbut by Krsa. Let Hash be a family of functions whose key-space is Keys and
such that HashN : { 0, 1}

-> Z

n for every N e Keys. Let DS = (Krsa, Sign, VG) be the digital signature scheme whose
signing and verifying algorithms are as follows:
Algorithm Sign N,p,qp,d (M)
y <- Hashn (M)
x <- yd mod N
Return x
Algorithm VGn,e (M,x)
y <- Hashn (M)
y

<- xe mod N
If y=y

then return 1 else return 0</pre>
----

====General: To-Do list====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- cache -- / -- -- mount rotate -- / end end zone rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Check notes with lucas
Book test time
Upload amends
Mark 142 as done
Book holiday time</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message22.JPG]]
----

====General: Drinks====

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

(N.B. I also get this output using config 22, at time of writing... -- Scribe)

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>
From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Are we on for a drink after work tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I don know - who else might be coming?

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Do you want other people to come?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Of course. I a sociable creature.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So Ie noticed.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You should behave yourself.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I am being the perfect gentleman, as always.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Not sure about the perfect. Or the gentleman. ;-)

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So - the drink question. Other guests tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I think it would be good to invite the whole gang out and
see who comes along. It feels like ages since wee all got
together. It would be nice.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You sure?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Yes, I am.</pre>
----

====Part: Smart Dust Cameras (ref: 72690B-0F)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen, zone, cache

::'''Command path:''' zone, mount, popen, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- rotate rotate / run -- copy rotate rotate / -- -- rotate cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 72690B-0F 
EXTERNAL REF: 43914D 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Smart Dust Cameras; corrected auto-power off firmware bugs, increased bandwidth.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message.jpg]]
----

====Part: Experimental remote TNI scanner (ref: 6032VQ-0J)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, switch, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- mount -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 6032VQ-0J 
EXTERNAL REF: 10086W 
 
DESCRIPTION: Neuro/Experimental remote TNI scanner; security and identification firmware updated for new [[Cognivia]] prototype.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message3.jpg]]
----

====Part: High Power phase-conjugate laser (ref: 384621-5A)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- –- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / rotate -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, rotate, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 384621-5A 
EXTERNAL REF: 9CE42T 
 
DESCRIPTION: Optics/High Power phase-conjugate laser; calibration and adjustment for high spaciotemporal accuracy.
|}

'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message4.png]]
----

====Part: Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field (ref: 3141PU-1M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / switch -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, switch, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3141PU-1M 
EXTERNAL REF: OUF12M 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field; interfaced with dedicated fibre network. Tested at 120% maximum tesla strength to ensure no field leakage.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message5.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nanoscale imager (ref: 62999E-3M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 62999E-3M 
EXTERNAL REF: 80EV21 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Nanoscale imager; reprogrammed for higher resolution and contrast on all material types.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message8.JPG]]
----

====Part: Reynolds ioniser (ref: 813QE2-7X)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch pread pread -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 813QE2-7X 
EXTERNAL REF: 9315WC 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Reynolds ioniser; adapted for use with Baker SMC-E for quick startup time.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message9.JPG]]
----

====Part: Active Noise Control system (ref: 477DI5-2Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- copy zone switch -- / -- pwrite switch rotate cache / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, copy, pwrite, switch, rotate, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 477DI5-2Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 0928ES 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Active Noise Control system; increased area effect range. Altered waveform-analysis algorithms, increased network size to 1024 nodes.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message10.JPG]]
----

====Part: Yorke-Takayuki simulator (ref: 5239JL-4M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / copy pread pread -- -- / copy switch -- -- -- / pwrite rotate switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, copy, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5239JL-4M 
EXTERNAL REF: 873AR8 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Yorke-Takayuki simulator; new compartment added for traffic analysis research.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message11.JPG]]
----

====Part: Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators (ref: 5BPK76-8H)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5BPK76-8H 
EXTERNAL REF: 7560WW 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators; debugged in line with requests from facility. Problems with intermittent field spiking between F and D types fixed.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message12.JPG]]
----

====Part: 174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock (ref: 254ID9-3R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 254ID9-3R 
EXTERNAL REF: HN424P 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock; locked time-signal to interface with dedicated fibre network and 3D imager.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message14.jpg]]
----

====Part: Broadman Nuclear decay RNG (ref: 3085NC-6R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / zone zone zone -- -- / pwrite rotate switch -- -- / -- -- -- cache --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, zone, pwrite, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3085NC-6R 
EXTERNAL REF: 7297CR 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Broadman Nuclear Decay RNG; upgraded statistical tests according to new guidelines.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message13.JPG]]
----

====Part: WHISK array (ref: 177ETC-1U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / cache -- -- switch -- / rotate pread zone zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, switch, zone, zone, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 177ETC-1U 
EXTERNAL REF: ET185C 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/WHISK array; debugged data traffic handling systems, added documentation to beta features.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message17.JPG]]
----

====Part: Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator (ref: 9451RZ-4U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- --/ -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 9451RZ-4U 
EXTERNAL REF: 811WS6 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator controller reconfigured to accept special material particles.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message19.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nelis Nuclear Isomer Battery (Hf-178-2m) (ref: 26637C-8Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- cache / -- -- switch -- rotate / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 26637C-8Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 5933EN 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Nelis Nuclear Isomer battery (Hf-178-2m); made compatible with facility electrical subsystem and dedicated fibre network. Enhanced burst mode added.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message20.JPG]]
----

====Part: Klebold plates (ref: 122C76-3S)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' mount zone rotate switch -- / -- rotate -- -- popen / -- -- switch zone zone / -- -- -- switch -- / -- -- cache pread zone

::'''Command Path:''' mount, rotate, zone, rotate, switch, popen, zone, zone, switch, switch, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 122C76-3S 
EXTERNAL REF: 45442R 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Klebold plates; networked in array for large-scale 3D spatial scanning. Double redundancy.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message23.JPG]]
----

====Logs: Gatehouse 24====
When this configuration is run, a message '''Operation in progress''' appears. The screen then distorts and wavers. Finally, a log appears. Discussion on Unforums suggests that the logs may rotate, or appear randomly.

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- copy switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Output 1=====
::'''[[Helen Carrick]] and [[Idola Friedberg]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 143805 +000000
:: start 143805 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { friedberg, i {119yr} }

You really said that [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { carrick, h {624yr} }

I was hungry [!] I'm not diplomatic when I'm starving [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

FRIEDBERG, I

I bet you fifty lecks your stuff is wiped when you get back [.]

// preliminary review complete

CARRICK, H

Hah [,] I'd like to see him even try [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 2=====
::'''[[Camden Porta]] and [[Lucas Bazeries]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 055814 +000000
:: start 061055 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { porta, c {112yr} }

Where have you been [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { bazeries, l {520yr} }

So I'm a little late [.] Relax [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

PORTA, C

We have to hurry and get this thing done [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

Is he here yet [?]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

I think so [.] Let's hurry [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

I hope there's coffee [.]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

Focus on the project [,] dunderhead [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 3=====
::'''[[Rowan Ashford]] and [[Mark Wooster]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 192355 +000000
:: start 192401 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { ashford, r {737yr} }

Hey [,] wait up [.]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { wooster, m {019yr} }

Oh [,] sorry [.] Hard meeting today [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 23% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

ASHFORD, R

Do you ever wonder [...]

// preliminary review complete

WOOSTER, M

Don't say it [.]

// preliminary review complete

ASHFORD, R

I know [,] I know [.] No place is safe [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>
----

====Audio: Suspicious delivery guy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount -- / -- -- -- -- copy / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- cache

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
If he dies, you realise that's it. You can do what you like to me - I don't care about '''me'''.

Someone in my block got beaten up the other night. He isn't a violent guy; he's a calligrapher. But he just got attacked well f ... nothing basically. Well I think it was random, but I don't think I believe in random any more.
Was it you?

Are you trying to scare me? You don't need to so just ... stop it.

I did what you wanted anyway. Last night ...

I worked until I was the only one left in the office. Must have been about 11 when this delivery guy turned up with a trolley full of boxes. And he ''did'' look a bit surprised to see me there.
These two big boxes were for us, so I signed for them and went next door to grab Angelica so she could open the stores.

Anyway, the boxes were really heavy, so the delivery guy wheeled the trolley into the stores and dropped them off there. Then I saw him slide one of our cases under the trolley; when he moved the trolley, it wasn't there anymore. It was quick but I'm sure he swiped something. Then he left, and Angelica locked the door.

I would have followed him ... well, probably ... but Angelica started talking to me about my research and I couldn't just rush off. I saw him go to the end of the corridor ... to the elevator, and he hit the down button. There's only the basement under us, but I think there might be passageways for internal mail and things. I honestly don't know. And I'm not going down there in the middle of the night, so don't ask. No matter what you threaten me with.

Ummm the delivery guy was about 6 foot, white, short dark hair. I haven't seen him before.

Keep an eye out, will you?
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Over and out====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end znne mount cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_23.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So this is it. Can't say I'm not glad it's over but, well, one day maybe you can tell me what this was all about.
I mean, I read the papers - police raids on subway stations - sounds like your kind of thing.

We've had a few more deliveries come in since January, but still no sign of the mystery man. It's been a different courier each time, and they've - they've all looked pretty innocent. The [[Viendenbourg]] messages are still going backwards and forwards.

I appreciate what you've done for my dad, but ... I've done my bit. That's it. That was the deal. You can go digging around in the tunnels if you like but don't expect me to do any more of your dirty work. You told me to stop, so I'm stopping.

Don't ever tell my dad about this.

Over and out.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Getting dodgy====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_25.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Look this is getting seriously dodgy.

Last week, [[Lucas Bazeries|Lucas]] completely cut me out of a meeting, and [[Mansoor]] has been ripping into my white paper and...

I'm sure it's not professional, it's personal. They know what we're up to, I swear.
No I don't, I don't know anything. I'm losing it. Please, I can't be that important. You could get someone else.

The whole place is shutting down over [[Solstice Gambol|Solstice]]. You...you could get someone to break in here and I don't know...isotope tag one of the packages and track it you probably do that all the time...what do you need me for?

Well, happy holidays.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: 14th of July====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount rotate rotate / -- cache -- rotate rotate / -- rotate pread zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, zone, pread, rotate, cache

::'''Time found:''' 17:19:23 UTC

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_27.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So you've got what you wanted.

It's Thursday the, what ... 14th of July? And here's your ''report''.

I don't know what you're expecting to hear but ... I don't know what's going on; it might be nothing. I ... I could be getting completely paranoid as well. I mean with you lot ''snooping'' round I'm already on eggshells.

<swallow> [[Camden Porta|Camden]] keeps watching me across the office - pretty sure he doesn't trust me.

I might be imagining it all I .. I dunno. Anyway, today I think I saw something odd. And it - and it might not be anything but if it ''keeps you happy'' here it is.

We got this delivery - we get deliveries all the time, you know hardware upgrades and stuff, but there was an ''extra'' item. It wasn't on the manifest. I only noticed it cos I was nearest the door when it all arrived, so I ended up signing for it.

So there was ... there was this packing case and, now I ''don't'' know what's in there. And it's locked in the stores now so I ... I can't get to it even if you want me to - it's about 5 feet high, 3 feet across and quite slim, like ... a painting or something.

So is this an art-theft thing? Is that what you're after - some kind of ''fence'' operation? And if you told me what to look for I might have a better chance of helping.

<tsk> Well - that's it. I'll ... I'll let you know if anything else happens.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Encryption themes====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 19:20:54, 19:58:48, 20:02:01, 20:13:45, 20:30:37, 20:57:23, 21:01:26

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_29.mp3|MP3 file]]

==Historical Cryptographers==

Some of the names mentioned in the logs share the names of historic cryptographers and mathematicians.

; Bazeries : French military cryptographer, the 'pragmatic man of cryptology'. Famous for breaking the French 'Great Cipher' created in the 17th century.
; Porta : Giovanni Battista Porta, Italian cryptographer and inventor of the Della Porta cipher - a polyalphabetic cipher with keyword.
; Ashford : the name of the village in Kent where John Wallis, 17th century mathematician, was born. He wrote among other things, about the quadrature of curves, logic, theology and cryptography.
; Carrick : the name of a Windows-based encryption application, designed by cryptographer Bruce Schneier.

Backdoor

2006-07-05T21:10:25Z

Buzman: Major structure change

==Summary==

After discovering that [[V]] called someone at the [[Academy]]'s [[Crypto|Crypto Department]], [[Caine]] heads over to Crypto to investigate. He runs into his friend [[Neville Clark]], who is [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/dolor_sit_amet.html talkative], if obfuscating. The Cube Hunters entice Nev into sharing more information by giving him a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html puzzle], designed by [[User:jbd|jbd]], to solve. Nev takes the bait, and gives us a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracked_1.html backdoor] that leads to a gridded file system.

Dragging the commands onto the grid to create various configurations yields a series of log snippets. Some of the logs resemble the [[Perplex City Errorlogs]] that were found before the [[puzzle cards]] were released.

The interface can be accessed at the following URL:

http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/commandinterface/index.html

As of 17:08, 3 July 2006 (PDT), the puzzle is still being worked on. Join us in [irc://irc.chat-solutions.org:6667/#syzygy #syzygy], or see the discussion on the [[Talk:Backdoor|Talk]] page or at [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Unforums].

==Commands==

Through the combined work of '''jalapenodude''', '''pelrun''', and [[User:jbd|jbd]], #syzygy has determined that the commands appear to work as follows.

The program pointer starts with the highest command in the left-hand column. It moves through the grid one space at a time, as determined by the command in that space and which spaces have been used before.

Generally, the pointer moves in the following directions when it encounters each command. However, if the next square has already been "used", the next direction (listed in brackets) is attempted. If this square has already been used, then the next in the list will be tried, and so on and so on (although N.B. the list of these below is far from complete). Some exceptions to this may occur - possibly certain combinations of commands may not run this check?

<pre>
mount - se
zone - west (north, east, northeast, ...)
switch - se (...) (''Are you sure, goes NE on config 5 below?'')
rotate - north (northeast, then in clockwise order?)
copy - south (...)
flush - south (southeast, ...)
pwrite - e (south, ...)
popen - east (south, ...)
pread - west (south, ...)
</pre>

(This means the grids below are dependent on what commands were used to reach a particular square... But I'll leave it here for the time being -- Scribe.)

'''rotate''' does something different depending on where it is executed, but also (sometimes?) where it comes from. Here are some directions that occur:
<pre><nowiki>
e e e e s
s ne n n s
e n ne n s
ne n ne n s
ne n ne n n
</nowiki></pre>

However, it is possible for r3c5 to go north if entered from the west, for example.

The same goes for '''zone''':
<pre><nowiki>
e e e w s
s w w n n
e e e n w
n w w n n
n w w n n
</nowiki></pre>

'''End''' ends execution whenever it gets hit on a specific error message. It is very good for testing where the code is going. '''Cache''' seems to only work as an end point. '''Run''' can go anywhere that the program pointer isn't reaching.

A '''configuration''' is a set of commands placed on the grid so that the grid is valid and a log file is retrieved. The '''command path''' is the actual path that the pointer takes through the grid configuration. Different configurations may break down into the same command path.

Configurations and command paths start with ZO-MO, and usually end with either CACHE or FLUSH.

===Full Command Path List===

The first two numbers are the resulting configuration, the letter after is the variation, and the string is the command path, with each instruction cut to two letters in length. The list is alphabetized based on operation name, as a reference service. Please be sure to also place them above with their respective results, and to sort them in properly when added.

08B ZO-MO-CO-PR-RO-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
06A ZO-MO-CO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
01B ZO-MO-CO-RO-RO-RO-RO-RO-ZO-CA
03C ZO-MO-MO-SW-RO-CA
02B ZO-MO-PO-RO-PW-CA
02A ZO-MO-PO-RO-RO-RO-CA
03A ZO-MO-PO-RO-SW-CA
01A ZO-MO-PO-ZO-RO-RO-CA
13A ZO-MO-PR-PR-CO-CO-PW-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
11A ZO-MO-PR-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
08A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-RO-CA
09A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
10A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
07A ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-FL-ZO-CA
06B ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
02C ZO-MO-RO-CA
03B ZO-MO-SW-RO-CA
18A ZO-MO-SW-SW-ZO-ZO-ZO-PR-CA
12A ZO-MO-ZO-CO-PW-SW-RO-RO-SW-CA
19A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
20A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-RO-CA
04A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-RO-RO-PW-RO-CA
05A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-SW-RO-PW-RO-CA
16A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-PR-CA
15A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
14A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
17A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-CA

===Command/File Mapping===

Other than the linked commands, we also get these two errors...

unable: "Unable to access file"
unread: "Unable to get read handle"

The number of times the '''zone''', '''switch''', and '''rotate''' commands appears in a command path determines which file is displayed.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with one '''zone''' command''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with two '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|-
! 2
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_19:_Tajison_PW_Accelerator | Tajison]]
|-
! 3
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_20:_Nelis_Nuclear_Battery | Battery]]

|-
! 4
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] ||[[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with three '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with four '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 3
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 4
| unread || unread || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|}

==Discoveries==

Here are the various configurations and logs that have been discovered.

====General: Approaching the Master====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run pwrite cache / -- -- popen rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, pwrite, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run cache -- / -- -- rotate -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Approached the Master today about begining on an updated and
revised edition. V. pleased to discover he considers the idea
warmly. He actually said, 'My ideas are in good hands with you,
and you will of course receive full credit for the work.'
Somehow I expected more of a struggle. V. gracious indeed. He's
not quite the glory-hog SOME people have made him out to be, I
guess.</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message2.jpg]]
----

====General: Coffee====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- pwrite rotate flush / -- -- -- cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, flush, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Crypto Dept. Order Form

Coffee
Coffee!
COFFEE!</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message7.JPG]]
----

====General: Project Data====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>PROJECT DATA HEADER 1277 | Created 23156S</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Project_Data.JPG]]
----

====General: Kiteway disrupting the department====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, swtich, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount switch -- -- / run rotate copy switch cache / -- rotate pread -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pread, rotate, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>To: 55321801

FROM: MANSOOR H.

Kiteway's programs are disrupting the entire department. Breeding hostility
and distrust among amicable colleagues. The man doesn't belong here anymore,
why can't he keep his damned pet projects in his own office? Crypto is mine
now, not his.

Well, here are the metrics to show he's not minding his own business.

Number of times Kiteway has visited dept. offices this year: 78

And in 268: 129

And in 267: 23

Dept. suspicion level on the Howe-Panntonin Index: 8.8

And in 268: 7.3

And in 267: 4.5

Suspect the man has his own agenda and isn't sharing with the proper channels,
for example me and you. Suspect he is subverting the time and resources of my
faculty without consulting me ahead of time. Behaving as though he can't trust
his own senior fellows. Ridiculous. How long must we put up with this childish
rigmarole?</pre>
----

====General: Big Nothing====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone switch -- / -- pwrite rotate cache pread

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, pwrite, rotate, switch, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_16.JPG]]
----

====General: Krsa algorithm====

This no longer works and actually now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Audio:_14th_of_July|Audio: 14th of July]]

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Notes:

To make this more precise, let Krsa be an RSA generator with associated security
parameter k and let Keys be the set of all moduli N that have positive probability
to be outbut by Krsa. Let Hash be a family of functions whose key-space is Keys and
such that HashN : { 0, 1}

-> Z

n for every N e Keys. Let DS = (Krsa, Sign, VG) be the digital signature scheme whose
signing and verifying algorithms are as follows:
Algorithm Sign N,p,qp,d (M)
y <- Hashn (M)
x <- yd mod N
Return x
Algorithm VGn,e (M,x)
y <- Hashn (M)
y

<- xe mod N
If y=y

then return 1 else return 0</pre>
----

====General: To-Do list====

This no longer works and actually now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Audio:_14th_of_July|Audio: 14th of July]]

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- cache -- / -- -- mount rotate -- / end end zone rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>Check notes with lucas
Book test time
Upload amends
Mark 142 as done
Book holiday time</pre>

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message22.JPG]]
----

====General: Drinks====

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, copy, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

(N.B. I also get this output using config 22, at time of writing... -- Scribe)

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

<pre>
From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Are we on for a drink after work tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I don know - who else might be coming?

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Do you want other people to come?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Of course. I a sociable creature.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So Ie noticed.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You should behave yourself.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I am being the perfect gentleman, as always.

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Not sure about the perfect. Or the gentleman. ;-)

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

So - the drink question. Other guests tonight?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

I think it would be good to invite the whole gang out and
see who comes along. It feels like ages since wee all got
together. It would be nice.

From: TERM@830

To: TERM@620

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

You sure?

From: TERM@620

To: TERM@830

Subject: Re: drink?

Date: 7 April 269

Yes, I am.</pre>
----

====Part: Smart Dust Cameras (ref: 72690B-0F)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run rotate rotate / -- -- popen, zone, cache

::'''Command path:''' zone, mount, popen, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- rotate rotate / run -- copy rotate rotate / -- -- rotate cache zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 72690B-0F 
EXTERNAL REF: 43914D 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Smart Dust Cameras; corrected auto-power off firmware bugs, increased bandwidth.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message.jpg]]
----

====Part: Experimental remote TNI scanner (ref: 6032VQ-0J)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch -- / -- -- popen rotate cache

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, switch, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- mount -- -- / -- -- -- switch cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, mount, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 6032VQ-0J 
EXTERNAL REF: 10086W 
 
DESCRIPTION: Neuro/Experimental remote TNI scanner; security and identification firmware updated for new [[Cognivia]] prototype.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message3.jpg]]
----

====Part: High Power phase-conjugate laser (ref: 384621-5A)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- –- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / rotate -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, rotate, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 384621-5A 
EXTERNAL REF: 9CE42T 
 
DESCRIPTION: Optics/High Power phase-conjugate laser; calibration and adjustment for high spaciotemporal accuracy.
|}

'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message4.png]]
----

====Part: Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field (ref: 3141PU-1M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / copy zone zone cache -- / copy pwrite rotate -- -- / copy rotate -- -- -- / switch -- -- -- --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, switch, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3141PU-1M 
EXTERNAL REF: OUF12M 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field; interfaced with dedicated fibre network. Tested at 120% maximum tesla strength to ensure no field leakage.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message5.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nanoscale imager (ref: 62999E-3M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch pread -- -- / -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 62999E-3M 
EXTERNAL REF: 80EV21 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Nanoscale imager; reprogrammed for higher resolution and contrast on all material types.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message8.JPG]]
----

====Part: Reynolds ioniser (ref: 813QE2-7X)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch pread pread -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 813QE2-7X 
EXTERNAL REF: 9315WC 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Reynolds ioniser; adapted for use with Baker SMC-E for quick startup time.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message9.JPG]]
----

====Part: Active Noise Control system (ref: 477DI5-2Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- copy zone switch -- / -- pwrite switch rotate cache / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, copy, pwrite, switch, rotate, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 477DI5-2Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 0928ES 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Active Noise Control system; increased area effect range. Altered waveform-analysis algorithms, increased network size to 1024 nodes.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message10.JPG]]
----

====Part: Yorke-Takayuki simulator (ref: 5239JL-4M)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / copy pread pread -- -- / copy switch -- -- -- / pwrite rotate switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, copy, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5239JL-4M 
EXTERNAL REF: 873AR8 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Yorke-Takayuki simulator; new compartment added for traffic analysis research.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message11.JPG]]
----

====Part: Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators (ref: 5BPK76-8H)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 5BPK76-8H 
EXTERNAL REF: 7560WW 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Quadropole Magnet Current Regulators; debugged in line with requests from facility. Problems with intermittent field spiking between F and D types fixed.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message12.JPG]]
----

====Part: 174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock (ref: 254ID9-3R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 254ID9-3R 
EXTERNAL REF: HN424P 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/174-Ytterbium Atomic Clock; locked time-signal to interface with dedicated fibre network and 3D imager.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor message14.jpg]]
----

====Part: Broadman Nuclear decay RNG (ref: 3085NC-6R)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / zone zone zone -- -- / pwrite rotate switch -- -- / -- -- -- cache --

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, zone, pwrite, rotate, switch, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3085NC-6R 
EXTERNAL REF: 7297CR 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Broadman Nuclear Decay RNG; upgraded statistical tests according to new guidelines.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message13.JPG]]
----

====Part: WHISK array (ref: 177ETC-1U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- -- switch -- -- / cache -- -- switch -- / rotate pread zone zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, switch, zone, zone, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 177ETC-1U 
EXTERNAL REF: ET185C 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/WHISK array; debugged data traffic handling systems, added documentation to beta features.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message17.JPG]]
----

====Part: Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator (ref: 9451RZ-4U)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- --/ -- -- switch -- cache / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 9451RZ-4U 
EXTERNAL REF: 811WS6 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Tajison Plasma Wakefield Accelerator controller reconfigured to accept special material particles.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message19.JPG]]
----

====Part: Nelis Nuclear Isomer Battery (Hf-178-2m) (ref: 26637C-8Y)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- switch zone -- cache / -- -- switch -- rotate / -- -- -- switch rotate / -- -- -- rotate switch

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, switch, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 26637C-8Y 
EXTERNAL REF: 5933EN 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Nelis Nuclear Isomer battery (Hf-178-2m); made compatible with facility electrical subsystem and dedicated fibre network. Enhanced burst mode added.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message20.JPG]]
----

====Part: Klebold plates (ref: 122C76-3S)====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' mount zone rotate switch -- / -- rotate -- -- popen / -- -- switch zone zone / -- -- -- switch -- / -- -- cache pread zone

::'''Command Path:''' mount, rotate, zone, rotate, switch, popen, zone, zone, switch, switch, zone, pread, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Text:'''

:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
CRYPTO PARTS REF: 122C76-3S 
EXTERNAL REF: 45442R 
 
DESCRIPTION: Imaging/Klebold plates; networked in array for large-scale 3D spatial scanning. Double redundancy.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message23.JPG]]
----

====Logs: Gatehouse 24====
When this configuration is run, a message '''Operation in progress''' appears. The screen then distorts and wavers. Finally, a log appears. Discussion on Unforums suggests that the logs may rotate, or appear randomly.

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run -- -- / -- -- copy switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Alternate Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' zone mount run switch flush / -- -- pwrite rotate rotate

::'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

=====Output 1=====
::'''[[Helen Carrick]] and [[Idola Friedberg]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 143805 +000000
:: start 143805 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { friedberg, i {119yr} }

You really said that [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { carrick, h {624yr} }

I was hungry [!] I'm not diplomatic when I'm starving [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

FRIEDBERG, I

I bet you fifty lecks your stuff is wiped when you get back [.]

// preliminary review complete

CARRICK, H

Hah [,] I'd like to see him even try [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 2=====
::'''[[Camden Porta]] and [[Lucas Bazeries]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 055814 +000000
:: start 061055 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { porta, c {112yr} }

Where have you been [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { bazeries, l {520yr} }

So I'm a little late [.] Relax [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

PORTA, C

We have to hurry and get this thing done [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

Is he here yet [?]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

I think so [.] Let's hurry [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

I hope there's coffee [.]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

Focus on the project [,] dunderhead [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Output 3=====
::'''[[Rowan Ashford]] and [[Mark Wooster]]'''

<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 192355 +000000
:: start 192401 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { ashford, r {737yr} }

Hey [,] wait up [.]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { wooster, m {019yr} }

Oh [,] sorry [.] Hard meeting today [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 23% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

ASHFORD, R

Do you ever wonder [...]

// preliminary review complete

WOOSTER, M

Don't say it [.]

// preliminary review complete

ASHFORD, R

I know [,] I know [.] No place is safe [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>
----

====Audio: Suspicious delivery guy====

This no longer works and actually now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Audio:_14th_of_July|Audio: 14th of July]]

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end zone mount -- / -- -- -- -- copy / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- cache

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
If he dies, you realise that's it. You can do what you like to me - I don't care about '''me'''.

Someone in my block got beaten up the other night. He isn't a violent guy; he's a calligrapher. But he just got attacked well f ... nothing basically. Well I think it was random, but I don't think I believe in random any more.
Was it you?

Are you trying to scare me? You don't need to so just ... stop it.

I did what you wanted anyway. Last night ...

I worked until I was the only one left in the office. Must have been about 11 when this delivery guy turned up with a trolley full of boxes. And he ''did'' look a bit surprised to see me there.
These two big boxes were for us, so I signed for them and went next door to grab Angelica so she could open the stores.

Anyway, the boxes were really heavy, so the delivery guy wheeled the trolley into the stores and dropped them off there. Then I saw him slide one of our cases under the trolley; when he moved the trolley, it wasn't there anymore. It was quick but I'm sure he swiped something. Then he left, and Angelica locked the door.

I would have followed him ... well, probably ... but Angelica started talking to me about my research and I couldn't just rush off. I saw him go to the end of the corridor ... to the elevator, and he hit the down button. There's only the basement under us, but I think there might be passageways for internal mail and things. I honestly don't know. And I'm not going down there in the middle of the night, so don't ask. No matter what you threaten me with.

Ummm the delivery guy was about 6 foot, white, short dark hair. I haven't seen him before.

Keep an eye out, will you?
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Over and out====

This no longer works and actually now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Audio:_14th_of_July|Audio: 14th of July]]

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end znne mount cache / -- -- -- -- rotate

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, zone, mount, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_23.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So this is it. Can't say I'm not glad it's over but, well, one day maybe you can tell me what this was all about.
I mean, I read the papers - police raids on subway stations - sounds like your kind of thing.

We've had a few more deliveries come in since January, but still no sign of the mystery man. It's been a different courier each time, and they've - they've all looked pretty innocent. The [[Viendenbourg]] messages are still going backwards and forwards.

I appreciate what you've done for my dad, but ... I've done my bit. That's it. That was the deal. You can go digging around in the tunnels if you like but don't expect me to do any more of your dirty work. You told me to stop, so I'm stopping.

Don't ever tell my dad about this.

Over and out.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Getting dodgy====

This no longer works and actually now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Audio:_14th_of_July|Audio: 14th of July]]

=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_25.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Look this is getting seriously dodgy.

Last week, [[Lucas Bazeries|Lucas]] completely cut me out of a meeting, and [[Mansoor]] has been ripping into my white paper and...

I'm sure it's not professional, it's personal. They know what we're up to, I swear.
No I don't, I don't know anything. I'm losing it. Please, I can't be that important. You could get someone else.

The whole place is shutting down over [[Solstice Gambol|Solstice]]. You...you could get someone to break in here and I don't know...isotope tag one of the packages and track it you probably do that all the time...what do you need me for?

Well, happy holidays.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: 14th of July====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount rotate rotate / -- cache -- rotate rotate / -- rotate pread zone zone

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, zone, pread, rotate, cache

::'''Time found:''' 17:19:23 UTC

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_27.mp3|MP3 file]]

::'''Transcription:'''
:::{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
So you've got what you wanted.

It's Thursday the, what ... 14th of July? And here's your ''report''.

I don't know what you're expecting to hear but ... I don't know what's going on; it might be nothing. I ... I could be getting completely paranoid as well. I mean with you lot ''snooping'' round I'm already on eggshells.

<swallow> [[Camden Porta|Camden]] keeps watching me across the office - pretty sure he doesn't trust me.

I might be imagining it all I .. I dunno. Anyway, today I think I saw something odd. And it - and it might not be anything but if it ''keeps you happy'' here it is.

We got this delivery - we get deliveries all the time, you know hardware upgrades and stuff, but there was an ''extra'' item. It wasn't on the manifest. I only noticed it cos I was nearest the door when it all arrived, so I ended up signing for it.

So there was ... there was this packing case and, now I ''don't'' know what's in there. And it's locked in the stores now so I ... I can't get to it even if you want me to - it's about 5 feet high, 3 feet across and quite slim, like ... a painting or something.

So is this an art-theft thing? Is that what you're after - some kind of ''fence'' operation? And if you told me what to look for I might have a better chance of helping.

<tsk> Well - that's it. I'll ... I'll let you know if anything else happens.
|}

::'''Image:'''

:::[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]
----

====Audio: Encryption themes====
=====Configuration=====
::'''Grid:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

::'''Command Path:''' end, end, mount, copy, zone, rotate, cache

::'''Times found (UTC):''' 19:20:54, 19:58:48, 20:02:01, 20:13:45, 20:30:37, 20:57:23, 21:01:26

=====Output=====
::'''Audio:''' [[Media:Backdoor_audio_29.mp3|MP3 file]]

==Historical Cryptographers==

Some of the names mentioned in the logs share the names of historic cryptographers and mathematicians.

; Bazeries : French military cryptographer, the 'pragmatic man of cryptology'. Famous for breaking the French 'Great Cipher' created in the 17th century.
; Porta : Giovanni Battista Porta, Italian cryptographer and inventor of the Della Porta cipher - a polyalphabetic cipher with keyword.
; Ashford : the name of the village in Kent where John Wallis, 17th century mathematician, was born. He wrote among other things, about the quadrature of curves, logic, theology and cryptography.
; Carrick : the name of a Windows-based encryption application, designed by cryptographer Bruce Schneier.

Backdoor

2006-07-05T17:08:03Z

Buzman: /* Configurations */

==Summary==

After discovering that [[V]] called someone at the [[Academy]]'s [[Crypto|Crypto Department]], [[Caine]] heads over to Crypto to investigate. He runs into his friend [[Neville Clark]], who is [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/dolor_sit_amet.html talkative], if obfuscating. The Cube Hunters entice Nev into sharing more information by giving him a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html puzzle], designed by [[User:jbd|jbd]], to solve. Nev takes the bait, and gives us a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracked_1.html backdoor] that leads to a gridded file system.

Dragging the commands onto the grid to create various configurations yields a series of log snippets. Some of the logs resemble the [[Perplex City Errorlogs]] that were found before the [[puzzle cards]] were released.

The interface can be accessed at the following URL:

http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/commandinterface/index.html

As of 17:08, 3 July 2006 (PDT), the puzzle is still being worked on. Join us in [irc://irc.chat-solutions.org:6667/#syzygy #syzygy], or see the discussion on the [[Talk:Backdoor|Talk]] page or at [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Unforums].

==Commands==

Through the combined work of '''jalapenodude''', '''pelrun''', and [[User:jbd|jbd]], #syzygy has determined that the commands appear to work as follows.

The program pointer starts with the highest command in the left-hand column. It moves through the grid one space at a time, as determined by the command in that space and which spaces have been used before.

Generally, the pointer moves in the following directions when it encounters each command. However, if the next square has already been "used", the next direction (listed in brackets) is attempted. If this square has already been used, then the next in the list will be tried, and so on and so on (although N.B. the list of these below is far from complete). Some exceptions to this may occur - possibly certain combinations of commands may not run this check?

<pre>
mount - se
zone - west (north, east, northeast, ...)
switch - se (...) (''Are you sure, goes NE on config 5 below?'')
rotate - north (northeast, then in clockwise order?)
copy - south (...)
flush - south (southeast, ...)
pwrite - e (south, ...)
popen - east (south, ...)
pread - west (south, ...)
</pre>

(This means the grids below are dependent on what commands were used to reach a particular square... But I'll leave it here for the time being -- Scribe.)

'''rotate''' does something different depending on where it is executed, but also (sometimes?) where it comes from. Here are some directions that occur:
<pre><nowiki>
e e e e s
s ne n n s
e n ne n s
ne n ne n s
ne n ne n n
</nowiki></pre>

However, it is possible for r3c5 to go north if entered from the west, for example.

The same goes for '''zone''':
<pre><nowiki>
e e e w s
s w w n n
e e e n w
n w w n n
n w w n n
</nowiki></pre>

'''End''' ends execution whenever it gets hit on a specific error message. It is very good for testing where the code is going. '''Cache''' seems to only work as an end point. '''Run''' can go anywhere that the program pointer isn't reaching.

A '''configuration''' is a set of commands placed on the grid so that the grid is valid and a log file is retrieved. The '''command path''' is the actual path that the pointer takes through the grid configuration. Different configurations may break down into the same command path.

Configurations and command paths start with ZO-MO, and usually end with either CACHE or FLUSH.

===Full Command Path List===

The first two numbers are the resulting configuration, the letter after is the variation, and the string is the command path, with each instruction cut to two letters in length. The list is alphabetized based on operation name, as a reference service. Please be sure to also place them above with their respective results, and to sort them in properly when added.

08B ZO-MO-CO-PR-RO-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
06A ZO-MO-CO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
01B ZO-MO-CO-RO-RO-RO-RO-RO-ZO-CA
03C ZO-MO-MO-SW-RO-CA
02B ZO-MO-PO-RO-PW-CA
02A ZO-MO-PO-RO-RO-RO-CA
03A ZO-MO-PO-RO-SW-CA
01A ZO-MO-PO-ZO-RO-RO-CA
13A ZO-MO-PR-PR-CO-CO-PW-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
11A ZO-MO-PR-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
08A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-RO-CA
09A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
10A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
07A ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-FL-ZO-CA
06B ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
02C ZO-MO-RO-CA
03B ZO-MO-SW-RO-CA
18A ZO-MO-SW-SW-ZO-ZO-ZO-PR-CA
12A ZO-MO-ZO-CO-PW-SW-RO-RO-SW-CA
19A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
20A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-RO-CA
04A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-RO-RO-PW-RO-CA
05A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-SW-RO-PW-RO-CA
16A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-PR-CA
15A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
14A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
17A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-CA

===Command/File Mapping===

Other than the linked commands, we also get these two errors...

unable: "Unable to access file"
unread: "Unable to get read handle"

The number of times the '''zone''', '''switch''', and '''rotate''' commands appears in a command path determines which file is displayed.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with one '''zone''' command''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with two '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|-
! 2
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_19:_Tajison_PW_Accelerator | Tajison]]
|-
! 3
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_20:_Nelis_Nuclear_Battery | Battery]]

|-
! 4
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] ||[[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with three '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with four '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 3
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 4
| unread || unread || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|}

==Configurations==

Here are the various configurations and logs that have been discovered.

====Config 1: Smart Dust Cameras====
'''Configuration:''' zone, mount, run, rotate, rotate/ - - popen, zone, cache

'''Command path:''' zone, mount, popen, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount - rotate rotate / run - copy rotate rotate / - - rotate cache zone

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, cache

'''Text:'''
<blockquote>CRYPTO PARTS REF: 72690B-0F 
EXTERNAL REF: 43914D 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Smart Dust Cameras; corrected auto-power off firmware bugs, increased bandwidth.</blockquote>

'''Image:'''

[[Image:Backdoor message.jpg]]

====Config 2: Approaching the Master====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount run rotate rotate/ - - popen rotate cache/ - - - - -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount run pwrite cache/ - - popen rotate -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, pwrite, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount run cache -/ - - rotate - -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, rotate, cache

'''Text:''' 
<blockquote>Approached the Master today about begining on an updated and revised edition. V. pleased to discover he considers the idea warmly. He actually said, 'My ideas are in good hands with you, and you will of course receive full credit for the work.' Somehow I expected more of a struggle. V. gracious indeed. He's not quite the glory-hog SOME people have made him out to be, I guess.</blockquote>

'''Image:'''

[[Image:Backdoor message2.jpg]]

====Config 3: Neuro Scanner====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount run switch -/ - - popen rotate cache / - - - - -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, switch, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount run - -/ - - switch cache -/ - - - rotate -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, rotate, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount run - -/ - - mount - -/ - - - switch cache / - - - - rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, mount, switch, rotate, cache

'''Text:''' 
<blockquote>CRYPTO PARTS REF: 6032VQ-0J 
 
EXTERNAL REF: 10086W 
 
DESCRIPTION: Neuro/Experimental remote TNI scanner; security and identification firmware updated for new [[Cognivia]] prototype.</blockquote>

'''Image:'''

[[Image:Backdoor message3.jpg]]

====Config 4: Laser====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount run -- –/copy zone zone cache --/copy pwrite rotate -- --/copy rotate -- -- --/rotate -- -- -- --

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, rotate, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

'''Text:''' 
<blockquote>CRYPTO PARTS REF: 384621-5A 
 
EXTERNAL REF: 9CE42T 
 
DESCRIPTION: Optics/High Power phase-conjugate laser; calibration and adjustment for high spaciotemporal accuracy.</blockquote>

'''Image:'''

[[Image:Backdoor message4.png]]

====Config 5: Sphere====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount run -- / copy zone zone cache - / copy pwrite rotate -- / copy rotate --- / switch ----

'''Command Path:''' zone mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, switch, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

'''Text:'''
<blockquote>CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3141PU-1M 
EXTERNAL REF: OUF12M 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field; interfaced with dedicated fibre network. Tested at 120% maximum tesla strength to ensure no field leakage.</blockquote>

'''Image:'''

[[Image:Backdoor message5.JPG]]

====Config 6: Gatehouse 24====

''Configuration:''' Zone Mount Run -- -- / -- -- Copy Switch Flush / -- -- Pwrite Rotate Rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

''Alternate:'' zone mount run switch flush / ---- ---- pwrite rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

When this configuration is run, a message '''Operation in progress''' appears. The screen then distorts and wavers. Finally, a log appears. Discussion on Unforums suggests that the logs may rotate, or appear randomly.

=====Log 1=====
'''[[Helen Carrick]] and [[Idola Friedberg]]'''
<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 143805 +000000
:: start 143805 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { friedberg, i {119yr} }

You really said that [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { carrick, h {624yr} }

I was hungry [!] I'm not diplomatic when I'm starving [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

FRIEDBERG, I

I bet you fifty lecks your stuff is wiped when you get back [.]

// preliminary review complete

CARRICK, H

Hah [,] I'd like to see him even try [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Log 2=====
'''[[Camden Porta]] and [[Lucas Bazeries]]'''
<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 055814 +000000
:: start 061055 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { porta, c {112yr} }

Where have you been [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { bazeries, l {520yr} }

So I'm a little late [.] Relax [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

PORTA, C

We have to hurry and get this thing done [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

Is he here yet [?]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

I think so [.] Let's hurry [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

I hope there's coffee [.]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

Focus on the project [,] dunderhead [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Log 3=====
'''[[Rowan Ashford]] and [[Mark Wooster]]'''
<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 192355 +000000
:: start 192401 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { ashford, r {737yr} }

Hey [,] wait up [.]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { wooster, m {019yr} }

Oh [,] sorry [.] Hard meeting today [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 23% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

ASHFORD, R

Do you ever wonder [...]

// preliminary review complete

WOOSTER, M

Don't say it [.]

// preliminary review complete

ASHFORD, R

I know [,] I know [.] No place is safe [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

====Config 7: Coffee====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount run switch - / - - pwrite rotate flush / - - - cache zone

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, flush, zone, cache

[[Image:Backdoor message7.JPG]]

====Config 8: Kiteway disrupting the department====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount - - - / - switch pread - - / - - switch cache - / - - - rotate -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, swtich, rotate, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount switch - - / run rotate copy switch cache / - rotate pread - rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pread, rotate, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

<pre>To: 55321801

FROM: MANSOOR H.

Kiteway's programs are disrupting the entire department. Breeding hostility
and distrust among amicable colleagues. The man doesn't belong here anymore,
why can't he keep his damned pet projects in his own office? Crypto is mine
now, not his.

Well, here are the metrics to show he's not minding his own business.

Number of times Kiteway has visited dept. offices this year: 78

And in 268: 129

And in 267: 23

Dept. suspicion level on the Howe-Panntonin Index: 8.8

And in 268: 7.3

And in 267: 4.5

Suspect the man has his own agenda and isn't sharing with the proper channels,
for example me and you. Suspect he is subverting the time and resources of my
faculty without consulting me ahead of time. Behaving as though he can't trust
his own senior fellows. Ridiculous. How long must we put up with this childish
rigmarole?</pre>

====Config 9: Project Data====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount - - - / - switch pread - - / - - switch - - / - - - switch cache / - - - - rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

[[Image:Project_Data.JPG]]

====Config 10: Nanoscale imager====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount - - - / - switch pread - - / - - switch - cache / - - - switch rotate / - - - - rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

[[Image:Backdoor message8.JPG]]

====Config 11: Reynolds ioniser====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount - - - / switch pread pread - - / - switch - - - /- - switch switch cache / - - - rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

[[Image:Backdoor message9.JPG]]

====Config 12: Noise control system====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- copy zone switch -- / -- pwrite switch rotate cache / -- -- -- rotate --

'''Command Path:''' zone-mount-zone-copy-pwrite-switch-rotate-rotate-switch-cache

[[Image:Backdoor message10.JPG]]

====Config 13: Physics simulator====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount -- -- -- / copy pread pread -- -- / copy switch -- -- -- / pwrite rotate switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

'''Command Path:''' zone-mount-pread-pread-copy-copy-pwrite-rotate-switch-switch-rotate-cache

[[Image:Backdoor message11.JPG]]

====Config 14: Magnet current regulators====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone-mount-zone-zone-switch-switch-switch-rotate-switch-rotate-cache

[[Image:Backdoor message12.JPG]]

====Config 15: Atomic Clock====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

'''Command Path:''' zone-mount-zone-zone-switch-switch-switch-rotate-cache

[[Image:Backdoor message14.jpg]]

====Config 16: Big Nothing====
'''Configuration:''' zone mount - - - / switch zone zone switch - / - pwrite rotate cache pread

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, pwrite, rotate, switch, pread, cache

[[Image:Backdoor_16.JPG]]

====Config 17: Nuclear decay RNG====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount -- -- -- / zone zone zone -- -- / pwrite rotate switch -- -- / -- -- -- cache --

'''Command Path:''' zone-mount-zone-zone-zone-pwrite-rotate-switch-cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message13.JPG]]

====Config 18: WHISK array====

'''Configuration:''' Z M - - -/ - - S - -/ Ca - - S -/Ro Pr Z Z Z/

'''Command Path:''' Zone-Mount-Switch-Switch-Zone-Zone-Zone-Pread-Cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message17.JPG]]

====Config 19: Tajison PW Accelerator====

'''Configuration:''' Z M - - -/ - S Z - -/ - - S - C/- - - S R/- - - R S/

'''Command Path:''' Zone-Mount-Zone-Switch-Switch-Switch-Switch-Rotate-Rotate-Cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message19.JPG]]

====Config 20: Nelis Nuclear Battery====

'''Configuration:''' Z M - - -/ - S Z - C/ - - S - R/- - - S R/- - - R S/

'''Command Path:''' Zone-Mount-Zone-Switch-Switch-Switch-Switch-Rotate-Rotate-Rotate-Cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message20.JPG]]

====Config 21: Krsa algorithm====

This no longer works and actually now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Config_25:_Audio Config 25]]

'''Configuration:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

'''Command Path:''' end-end-mount-copy-zone-rotate-cache

<pre>
Notes:

To make this more precise, let Krsa be an RSA generator with associated security
parameter k and let Keys be the set of all moduli N that have positive probability
to be outbut by Krsa. Let Hash be a family of functions whose key-space is Keys and
such that HashN : { 0, 1}

-> Z

n for every N e Keys. Let DS = (Krsa, Sign, VG) be the digital signature scheme whose
signing and verifying algorithms are as follows:
Algorithm Sign N,p,qp,d (M)
y <- Hashn (M)
x <- yd mod N
Return x
Algorithm VGn,e (M,x)
y <- Hashn (M)
y

<- xe mod N
If y=y

then return 1 else return 0
</pre>

====Config 22: Audio====

This no longer works and now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Config_27:_Audio Config 27]]

'''Configuration:''' end end zone mount -- / -- -- -- -- copy / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- cache

'''Command Path:''' end-end-zone-mount-copy-rotate-rotate-cache

The audio is streaming, but [[Media:Backdoor_audio.mp3|here is a conversion into MP3 format]].

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
===== Transcription =====
If he dies, you realise that's it. You can do what you like to me - I don't care about '''me'''.

Someone in my block got beaten up the other night. He isn't a violent guy; he's a calligrapher. But he just got attacked well f ... nothing basically. Well I think it was random, but I don't think I believe in random any more.
Was it you?

Are you trying to scare me? You don't need to so just ... stop it.

I did what you wanted anyway. Last night ...

I worked until I was the only one left in the office. Must have been about 11 when this delivery guy turned up with a trolley full of boxes. And he ''did'' look a bit surprised to see me there.
These two big boxes were for us, so I signed for them and went next door to grab Angelica so she could open the stores.

Anyway, the boxes were really heavy, so the delivery guy wheeled the trolley into the stores and dropped them off there. Then I saw him slide one of our cases under the trolley; when he moved the trolley, it wasn't there anymore. It was quick but I'm sure he swiped something. Then he left, and Angelica locked the door.

I would have followed him ... well, probably ... but Angelica started talking to me about my research and I couldn't just rush off. I saw him go to the end of the corridor ... to the elevator, and he hit the down button. There's only the basement under us, but I think there might be passageways for internal mail and things. I honestly don't know. And I'm not going down there in the middle of the night, so don't ask. No matter what you threaten me with.

Ummm the delivery guy was about 6 foot, white, short dark hair. I haven't seen him before.

Keep an eye out, will you?
|}

[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]

====Config 23: Audio====

This no longer works and now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Config_27:_Audio Config 27]]

'''Configuration:''' END END ZONE MOUNT CACHE / - - - - ROTATE

'''Command Path:''' end-end-zone-mount-rotate-cache

The audio is streaming, but [[Media:Backdoor_audio_23.mp3|here is a conversion into MP3 format]].

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
===== Transcription =====
So this is it. Can't say I'm not glad it's over but, well, one day maybe you can tell me what this was all about.
I mean, I read the papers - police raids on subway stations - sounds like your kind of thing.

We've had a few more deliveries come in since January, but still no sign of the mystery man. It's been a different courier each time, and they've - they've all looked pretty innocent. The [[Viendenbourg]] messages are still going backwards and forwards.

I appreciate what you've done for my dad, but ... I've done my bit. That's it. That was the deal. You can go digging around in the tunnels if you like but don't expect me to do any more of your dirty work. You told me to stop, so I'm stopping.

Don't ever tell my dad about this.

Over and out.
|}

[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]

====Config 24: To-Do list====

This no longer works and now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Config_27:_Audio Config 27]]

'''Configuration:''' - - - - / - - - - - / - - - CACHE - / - - MOUNT ROTATE - / END END ZONE ROTATE -

'''Command Path:''' end-end-zone-mount-rotate-rotate-cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message22.JPG]]

====Config 25: Audio====

This no longer works and now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Config_27:_Audio Config 27]]

'''Configuration:''' END END MOUNT - - / - - CACHE COPY - / - - ROTATE ZONE -

'''Command Path:''' end-end-mount-copy-zone-rotate-cache

The audio is streaming, but [[Media:Backdoor_audio_25.mp3|here is a conversion into MP3 format]].

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
===== Transcription =====
Look this is getting seriously dodgy.

Last week, [[Lucas Bazeries|Lucas]] completely cut me out of a meeting, and [[Mansoor]] has been ripping into my white paper and...

I'm sure it's not professional, it's personal. They know what we're up to, I swear.
No I don't, I don't know anything. I'm losing it. Please, I can't be that important. You could get someone else.

The whole place is hutting down over [[Solstice Gambol|Solstice]]. You...you could get someone to break in here and I don't know...isotope tag one of the packages and track it you probably do that all the time...what do you need me for?

Well, happy holidays.
|}

[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]

====Config 26: Klebold plates====

'''Configuration:''' Mo Zo Ro Sw -- / -- Ro -- -- Po / -- -- Sw Zo Zo / -- -- --Sw -- / -- -- Ca Pr Zo

'''Command Path:''' mount-rotate-zone-rotate-switch-popen-zone-zone-switch-switch-zone-pread-cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message23.JPG]]

====Config 27: Audio====

'''Configuration:''' end end mount rotate rotate / -- cache -- rotate rotate / -- rotate pread zone zone

'''Command Path:''' end-end-mount-rotate-rotate-rotate-rotate-zone-zone-pread-rotate-cache

The audio is streaming, but [[Media:Backdoor_audio_27.mp3|here is a conversion into MP3 format]].

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
===== Transcription =====
So you've got what you wanted.

It's Thursday the, what ... 14th of July? And here's your ''report''.

I don't know what you're expecting to hear but ... I don't know what's going on; it might be nothing. I ... I could be getting completely paranoid as well. I mean with you lot ''snooping'' round I'm already on eggshells.

<swallow> [[Camden Porta|Camden]] keeps watching me across the office - pretty sure he doesn't trust me.

I might be imagining it all I .. I dunno. Anyway, today I think I saw something odd. And it - and it might not be anything but if it ''keeps you happy'' here it is.

We got this delivery - we get deliveries all the time, you know hardware upgrades and stuff, but there was an ''extra'' item. It wasn't on the manifest. I only noticed it cos I was nearest the door when it all arrived, so I ended up signing for it.

So there was ... there was this packing case and, now I ''don't'' know what's in there. And it's locked in the stores now so I ... I can't get to it even if you want me to - it's about 5 feet high, 3 feet across and quite slim, like ... a painting or something.

So is this an art-theft thing? Is that what you're after - some kind of ''fence'' operation? And if you told me what to look for I might have a better chance of helping.

<tsk> Well - that's it. I'll ... I'll let you know if anything else happens.
|}

[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]

==Historical Cryptographers==

Some of the names mentioned in the logs share the names of historic cryptographers and mathematicians.

; Bazeries : French military cryptographer, the 'pragmatic man of cryptology'. Famous for breaking the French 'Great Cipher' created in the 17th century.
; Porta : Giovanni Battista Porta, Italian cryptographer and inventor of the Della Porta cipher - a polyalphabetic cipher with keyword.
; Ashford : the name of the village in Kent where John Wallis, 17th century mathematician, was born. He wrote among other things, about the quadrature of curves, logic, theology and cryptography.
; Carrick : the name of a Windows-based encryption application, designed by cryptographer Bruce Schneier.

Backdoor

2006-07-05T17:06:46Z

Buzman:

==Summary==

After discovering that [[V]] called someone at the [[Academy]]'s [[Crypto|Crypto Department]], [[Caine]] heads over to Crypto to investigate. He runs into his friend [[Neville Clark]], who is [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/dolor_sit_amet.html talkative], if obfuscating. The Cube Hunters entice Nev into sharing more information by giving him a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html puzzle], designed by [[User:jbd|jbd]], to solve. Nev takes the bait, and gives us a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracked_1.html backdoor] that leads to a gridded file system.

Dragging the commands onto the grid to create various configurations yields a series of log snippets. Some of the logs resemble the [[Perplex City Errorlogs]] that were found before the [[puzzle cards]] were released.

The interface can be accessed at the following URL:

http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/commandinterface/index.html

As of 17:08, 3 July 2006 (PDT), the puzzle is still being worked on. Join us in [irc://irc.chat-solutions.org:6667/#syzygy #syzygy], or see the discussion on the [[Talk:Backdoor|Talk]] page or at [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Unforums].

==Commands==

Through the combined work of '''jalapenodude''', '''pelrun''', and [[User:jbd|jbd]], #syzygy has determined that the commands appear to work as follows.

The program pointer starts with the highest command in the left-hand column. It moves through the grid one space at a time, as determined by the command in that space and which spaces have been used before.

Generally, the pointer moves in the following directions when it encounters each command. However, if the next square has already been "used", the next direction (listed in brackets) is attempted. If this square has already been used, then the next in the list will be tried, and so on and so on (although N.B. the list of these below is far from complete). Some exceptions to this may occur - possibly certain combinations of commands may not run this check?

<pre>
mount - se
zone - west (north, east, northeast, ...)
switch - se (...) (''Are you sure, goes NE on config 5 below?'')
rotate - north (northeast, then in clockwise order?)
copy - south (...)
flush - south (southeast, ...)
pwrite - e (south, ...)
popen - east (south, ...)
pread - west (south, ...)
</pre>

(This means the grids below are dependent on what commands were used to reach a particular square... But I'll leave it here for the time being -- Scribe.)

'''rotate''' does something different depending on where it is executed, but also (sometimes?) where it comes from. Here are some directions that occur:
<pre><nowiki>
e e e e s
s ne n n s
e n ne n s
ne n ne n s
ne n ne n n
</nowiki></pre>

However, it is possible for r3c5 to go north if entered from the west, for example.

The same goes for '''zone''':
<pre><nowiki>
e e e w s
s w w n n
e e e n w
n w w n n
n w w n n
</nowiki></pre>

'''End''' ends execution whenever it gets hit on a specific error message. It is very good for testing where the code is going. '''Cache''' seems to only work as an end point. '''Run''' can go anywhere that the program pointer isn't reaching.

A '''configuration''' is a set of commands placed on the grid so that the grid is valid and a log file is retrieved. The '''command path''' is the actual path that the pointer takes through the grid configuration. Different configurations may break down into the same command path.

Configurations and command paths start with ZO-MO, and usually end with either CACHE or FLUSH.

===Full Command Path List===

The first two numbers are the resulting configuration, the letter after is the variation, and the string is the command path, with each instruction cut to two letters in length. The list is alphabetized based on operation name, as a reference service. Please be sure to also place them above with their respective results, and to sort them in properly when added.

08B ZO-MO-CO-PR-RO-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
06A ZO-MO-CO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
01B ZO-MO-CO-RO-RO-RO-RO-RO-ZO-CA
03C ZO-MO-MO-SW-RO-CA
02B ZO-MO-PO-RO-PW-CA
02A ZO-MO-PO-RO-RO-RO-CA
03A ZO-MO-PO-RO-SW-CA
01A ZO-MO-PO-ZO-RO-RO-CA
13A ZO-MO-PR-PR-CO-CO-PW-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
11A ZO-MO-PR-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
08A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-RO-CA
09A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
10A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
07A ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-FL-ZO-CA
06B ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
02C ZO-MO-RO-CA
03B ZO-MO-SW-RO-CA
18A ZO-MO-SW-SW-ZO-ZO-ZO-PR-CA
12A ZO-MO-ZO-CO-PW-SW-RO-RO-SW-CA
19A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
20A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-RO-CA
04A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-RO-RO-PW-RO-CA
05A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-SW-RO-PW-RO-CA
16A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-PR-CA
15A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
14A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
17A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-CA

===Command/File Mapping===

Other than the linked commands, we also get these two errors...

unable: "Unable to access file"
unread: "Unable to get read handle"

The number of times the '''zone''', '''switch''', and '''rotate''' commands appears in a command path determines which file is displayed.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with one '''zone''' command''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with two '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|-
! 2
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_19:_Tajison_PW_Accelerator | Tajison]]
|-
! 3
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_20:_Nelis_Nuclear_Battery | Battery]]

|-
! 4
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] ||[[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with three '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with four '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 3
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 4
| unread || unread || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|}

==Configurations==

Here are the various configurations and logs that have been discovered.

====Config 1: Smart Dust Cameras====
'''Configuration:''' zone, mount, run, rotate, rotate/ - - popen, zone, cache

'''Command path:''' zone, mount, popen, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount - rotate rotate / run - copy rotate rotate / - - rotate cache zone

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, cache

'''Text:'''
<blockquote>CRYPTO PARTS REF: 72690B-0F 
EXTERNAL REF: 43914D 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Smart Dust Cameras; corrected auto-power off firmware bugs, increased bandwidth.</blockquote>

'''Image:'''

[[Image:Backdoor message.jpg]]

====Config 2: Approaching the Master====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount run rotate rotate/ - - popen rotate cache/ - - - - -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount run pwrite cache/ - - popen rotate -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, pwrite, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount run cache -/ - - rotate - -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, rotate, cache

'''Text:''' 
<blockquote>Approached the Master today about begining on an updated and revised edition. V. pleased to discover he considers the idea warmly. He actually said, 'My ideas are in good hands with you, and you will of course receive full credit for the work.' Somehow I expected more of a struggle. V. gracious indeed. He's not quite the glory-hog SOME people have made him out to be, I guess.</blockquote>

'''Image:'''

[[Image:Backdoor message2.jpg]]

====Config 3: Neuro Scanner====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount run switch -/ - - popen rotate cache / - - - - -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, switch, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount run - -/ - - switch cache -/ - - - rotate -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, rotate, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount run - -/ - - mount - -/ - - - switch cache / - - - - rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, mount, switch, rotate, cache

'''Text:''' 
<blockquote>CRYPTO PARTS REF: 6032VQ-0J 
 
EXTERNAL REF: 10086W 
 
DESCRIPTION: Neuro/Experimental remote TNI scanner; security and identification firmware updated for new [[Cognivia]] prototype.</blockquote>

'''Image:'''

[[Image:Backdoor message3.jpg]]

====Config 4: Laser====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount run -- –/copy zone zone cache --/copy pwrite rotate -- --/copy rotate -- -- --/rotate -- -- -- --

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, rotate, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

'''Text:''' 
<blockquote>CRYPTO PARTS REF: 384621-5A 
 
EXTERNAL REF: 9CE42T 
 
DESCRIPTION: Optics/High Power phase-conjugate laser; calibration and adjustment for high spaciotemporal accuracy.</blockquote>

'''Image:'''

[[Image:Backdoor message4.png]]

====Config 5: Sphere====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount run -- / copy zone zone cache - / copy pwrite rotate -- / copy rotate --- / switch ----

'''Command Path:''' zone mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, switch, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

'''Text:'''
<blockquote>CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3141PU-1M 
EXTERNAL REF: OUF12M 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field; interfaced with dedicated fibre network. Tested at 120% maximum tesla strength to ensure no field leakage.</blockquote>

'''Image:'''

[[Image:Backdoor message5.JPG]]

====Config 6: Gatehouse 24====

''Configuration:''' Zone Mount Run -- -- / -- -- Copy Switch Flush / -- -- Pwrite Rotate Rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

''Alternate:'' zone mount run switch flush / ---- ---- pwrite rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

When this configuration is run, a message '''Operation in progress''' appears. The screen then distorts and wavers. Finally, a log appears. Discussion on Unforums suggests that the logs may rotate, or appear randomly.

=====Log 1=====
'''[[Helen Carrick]] and [[Idola Friedberg]]'''
<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 143805 +000000
:: start 143805 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { friedberg, i {119yr} }

You really said that [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { carrick, h {624yr} }

I was hungry [!] I'm not diplomatic when I'm starving [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

FRIEDBERG, I

I bet you fifty lecks your stuff is wiped when you get back [.]

// preliminary review complete

CARRICK, H

Hah [,] I'd like to see him even try [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Log 2=====
'''[[Camden Porta]] and [[Lucas Bazeries]]'''
<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 055814 +000000
:: start 061055 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { porta, c {112yr} }

Where have you been [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { bazeries, l {520yr} }

So I'm a little late [.] Relax [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

PORTA, C

We have to hurry and get this thing done [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

Is he here yet [?]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

I think so [.] Let's hurry [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

I hope there's coffee [.]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

Focus on the project [,] dunderhead [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Log 3=====
'''[[Rowan Ashford]] and [[Mark Wooster]]'''
<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 192355 +000000
:: start 192401 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { ashford, r {737yr} }

Hey [,] wait up [.]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { wooster, m {019yr} }

Oh [,] sorry [.] Hard meeting today [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 23% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

ASHFORD, R

Do you ever wonder [...]

// preliminary review complete

WOOSTER, M

Don't say it [.]

// preliminary review complete

ASHFORD, R

I know [,] I know [.] No place is safe [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

====Config 7: Coffee====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount run switch - / - - pwrite rotate flush / - - - cache zone

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, flush, zone, cache

[[Image:Backdoor message7.JPG]]

====Config 8: Kiteway disrupting the department====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount - - - / - switch pread - - / - - switch cache - / - - - rotate -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, swtich, rotate, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount switch - - / run rotate copy switch cache / - rotate pread - rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pread, rotate, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

<pre>To: 55321801

FROM: MANSOOR H.

Kiteway's programs are disrupting the entire department. Breeding hostility
and distrust among amicable colleagues. The man doesn't belong here anymore,
why can't he keep his damned pet projects in his own office? Crypto is mine
now, not his.

Well, here are the metrics to show he's not minding his own business.

Number of times Kiteway has visited dept. offices this year: 78

And in 268: 129

And in 267: 23

Dept. suspicion level on the Howe-Panntonin Index: 8.8

And in 268: 7.3

And in 267: 4.5

Suspect the man has his own agenda and isn't sharing with the proper channels,
for example me and you. Suspect he is subverting the time and resources of my
faculty without consulting me ahead of time. Behaving as though he can't trust
his own senior fellows. Ridiculous. How long must we put up with this childish
rigmarole?</pre>

====Config 9: Project Data====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount - - - / - switch pread - - / - - switch - - / - - - switch cache / - - - - rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

[[Image:Project_Data.JPG]]

====Config 10: Nanoscale imager====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount - - - / - switch pread - - / - - switch - cache / - - - switch rotate / - - - - rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

[[Image:Backdoor message8.JPG]]

====Config 11: Reynolds ioniser====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount - - - / switch pread pread - - / - switch - - - /- - switch switch cache / - - - rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

[[Image:Backdoor message9.JPG]]

====Config 12: Noise control system====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- copy zone switch -- / -- pwrite switch rotate cache / -- -- -- rotate --

'''Command Path:''' zone-mount-zone-copy-pwrite-switch-rotate-rotate-switch-cache

[[Image:Backdoor message10.JPG]]

====Config 13: Physics simulator====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount -- -- -- / copy pread pread -- -- / copy switch -- -- -- / pwrite rotate switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

'''Command Path:''' zone-mount-pread-pread-copy-copy-pwrite-rotate-switch-switch-rotate-cache

[[Image:Backdoor message11.JPG]]

====Config 14: Magnet current regulators====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone-mount-zone-zone-switch-switch-switch-rotate-switch-rotate-cache

[[Image:Backdoor message12.JPG]]

====Config 15: Atomic Clock====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

'''Command Path:''' zone-mount-zone-zone-switch-switch-switch-rotate-cache

[[Image:Backdoor message14.jpg]]

====Config 16: Big Nothing====
'''Configuration:''' zone mount - - - / switch zone zone switch - / - pwrite rotate cache pread

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, pwrite, rotate, switch, pread, cache

[[Image:Backdoor_16.JPG]]

====Config 17: Nuclear decay RNG====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount -- -- -- / zone zone zone -- -- / pwrite rotate switch -- -- / -- -- -- cache --

'''Command Path:''' zone-mount-zone-zone-zone-pwrite-rotate-switch-cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message13.JPG]]

====Config 18: WHISK array====

'''Configuration:''' Z M - - -/ - - S - -/ Ca - - S -/Ro Pr Z Z Z/

'''Command Path:''' Zone-Mount-Switch-Switch-Zone-Zone-Zone-Pread-Cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message17.JPG]]

====Config 19: Tajison PW Accelerator====

'''Configuration:''' Z M - - -/ - S Z - -/ - - S - C/- - - S R/- - - R S/

'''Command Path:''' Zone-Mount-Zone-Switch-Switch-Switch-Switch-Rotate-Rotate-Cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message19.JPG]]

====Config 20: Nelis Nuclear Battery====

'''Configuration:''' Z M - - -/ - S Z - C/ - - S - R/- - - S R/- - - R S/

'''Command Path:''' Zone-Mount-Zone-Switch-Switch-Switch-Switch-Rotate-Rotate-Rotate-Cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message20.JPG]]

====Config 21: Krsa algorithm====

This no longer works and actually now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Config_25:_Audio Config 25]]

'''Configuration:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

'''Command Path:''' end-end-mount-copy-zone-rotate-cache

<pre>
Notes:

To make this more precise, let Krsa be an RSA generator with associated security
parameter k and let Keys be the set of all moduli N that have positive probability
to be outbut by Krsa. Let Hash be a family of functions whose key-space is Keys and
such that HashN : { 0, 1}

-> Z

n for every N e Keys. Let DS = (Krsa, Sign, VG) be the digital signature scheme whose
signing and verifying algorithms are as follows:
Algorithm Sign N,p,qp,d (M)
y <- Hashn (M)
x <- yd mod N
Return x
Algorithm VGn,e (M,x)
y <- Hashn (M)
y

<- xe mod N
If y=y

then return 1 else return 0
</pre>

====Config 22: Audio====

This no longer works and now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Config_27:_Audio Config 27]]

'''Configuration:''' end end zone mount -- / -- -- -- -- copy / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- cache

'''Command Path:''' end-end-zone-mount-copy-rotate-rotate-cache

The audio is streaming, but [[Media:Backdoor_audio.mp3|here is a conversion into MP3 format]].

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
===== Transcription =====
If he dies, you realise that's it. You can do what you like to me - I don't care about '''me'''.

Someone in my block got beaten up the other night. He isn't a violent guy; he's a calligrapher. But he just got attacked well f ... nothing basically. Well I think it was random, but I don't think I believe in random any more.
Was it you?

Are you trying to scare me? You don't need to so just ... stop it.

I did what you wanted anyway. Last night ...

I worked until I was the only one left in the office. Must have been about 11 when this delivery guy turned up with a trolley full of boxes. And he ''did'' look a bit surprised to see me there.
These two big boxes were for us, so I signed for them and went next door to grab Angelica so she could open the stores.

Anyway, the boxes were really heavy, so the delivery guy wheeled the trolley into the stores and dropped them off there. Then I saw him slide one of our cases under the trolley; when he moved the trolley, it wasn't there anymore. It was quick but I'm sure he swiped something. Then he left, and Angelica locked the door.

I would have followed him ... well, probably ... but Angelica started talking to me about my research and I couldn't just rush off. I saw him go to the end of the corridor ... to the elevator, and he hit the down button. There's only the basement under us, but I think there might be passageways for internal mail and things. I honestly don't know. And I'm not going down there in the middle of the night, so don't ask. No matter what you threaten me with.

Ummm the delivery guy was about 6 foot, white, short dark hair. I haven't seen him before.

Keep an eye out, will you?
|}

[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]

====Config 23: Audio====

This no longer works and actually now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Config_25:_Audio Config 25]]

'''Configuration:''' END END ZONE MOUNT CACHE / - - - - ROTATE

'''Command Path:''' end-end-zone-mount-rotate-cache

The audio is streaming, but [[Media:Backdoor_audio_23.mp3|here is a conversion into MP3 format]].

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
===== Transcription =====
So this is it. Can't say I'm not glad it's over but, well, one day maybe you can tell me what this was all about.
I mean, I read the papers - police raids on subway stations - sounds like your kind of thing.

We've had a few more deliveries come in since January, but still no sign of the mystery man. It's been a different courier each time, and they've - they've all looked pretty innocent. The [[Viendenbourg]] messages are still going backwards and forwards.

I appreciate what you've done for my dad, but ... I've done my bit. That's it. That was the deal. You can go digging around in the tunnels if you like but don't expect me to do any more of your dirty work. You told me to stop, so I'm stopping.

Don't ever tell my dad about this.

Over and out.
|}

[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]

====Config 24: To-Do list====

This no longer works and actually now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Config_25:_Audio Config 25]]

'''Configuration:''' - - - - / - - - - - / - - - CACHE - / - - MOUNT ROTATE - / END END ZONE ROTATE -

'''Command Path:''' end-end-zone-mount-rotate-rotate-cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message22.JPG]]

====Config 25: Audio====

'''Configuration:''' END END MOUNT - - / - - CACHE COPY - / - - ROTATE ZONE -

'''Command Path:''' end-end-mount-copy-zone-rotate-cache

The audio is streaming, but [[Media:Backdoor_audio_25.mp3|here is a conversion into MP3 format]].

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
===== Transcription =====
Look this is getting seriously dodgy.

Last week, [[Lucas Bazeries|Lucas]] completely cut me out of a meeting, and [[Mansoor]] has been ripping into my white paper and...

I'm sure it's not professional, it's personal. They know what we're up to, I swear.
No I don't, I don't know anything. I'm losing it. Please, I can't be that important. You could get someone else.

The whole place is hutting down over [[Solstice Gambol|Solstice]]. You...you could get someone to break in here and I don't know...isotope tag one of the packages and track it you probably do that all the time...what do you need me for?

Well, happy holidays.
|}

[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]

====Config 26: Klebold plates====

'''Configuration:''' Mo Zo Ro Sw -- / -- Ro -- -- Po / -- -- Sw Zo Zo / -- -- --Sw -- / -- -- Ca Pr Zo

'''Command Path:''' mount-rotate-zone-rotate-switch-popen-zone-zone-switch-switch-zone-pread-cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message23.JPG]]

====Config 27: Audio====

'''Configuration:''' end end mount rotate rotate / -- cache -- rotate rotate / -- rotate pread zone zone

'''Command Path:''' end-end-mount-rotate-rotate-rotate-rotate-zone-zone-pread-rotate-cache

The audio is streaming, but [[Media:Backdoor_audio_27.mp3|here is a conversion into MP3 format]].

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
===== Transcription =====
So you've got what you wanted.

It's Thursday the, what ... 14th of July? And here's your ''report''.

I don't know what you're expecting to hear but ... I don't know what's going on; it might be nothing. I ... I could be getting completely paranoid as well. I mean with you lot ''snooping'' round I'm already on eggshells.

<swallow> [[Camden Porta|Camden]] keeps watching me across the office - pretty sure he doesn't trust me.

I might be imagining it all I .. I dunno. Anyway, today I think I saw something odd. And it - and it might not be anything but if it ''keeps you happy'' here it is.

We got this delivery - we get deliveries all the time, you know hardware upgrades and stuff, but there was an ''extra'' item. It wasn't on the manifest. I only noticed it cos I was nearest the door when it all arrived, so I ended up signing for it.

So there was ... there was this packing case and, now I ''don't'' know what's in there. And it's locked in the stores now so I ... I can't get to it even if you want me to - it's about 5 feet high, 3 feet across and quite slim, like ... a painting or something.

So is this an art-theft thing? Is that what you're after - some kind of ''fence'' operation? And if you told me what to look for I might have a better chance of helping.

<tsk> Well - that's it. I'll ... I'll let you know if anything else happens.
|}

[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]

==Historical Cryptographers==

Some of the names mentioned in the logs share the names of historic cryptographers and mathematicians.

; Bazeries : French military cryptographer, the 'pragmatic man of cryptology'. Famous for breaking the French 'Great Cipher' created in the 17th century.
; Porta : Giovanni Battista Porta, Italian cryptographer and inventor of the Della Porta cipher - a polyalphabetic cipher with keyword.
; Ashford : the name of the village in Kent where John Wallis, 17th century mathematician, was born. He wrote among other things, about the quadrature of curves, logic, theology and cryptography.
; Carrick : the name of a Windows-based encryption application, designed by cryptographer Bruce Schneier.

Backdoor

2006-07-05T17:03:15Z

Buzman: Added transcription

==Summary==

After discovering that [[V]] called someone at the [[Academy]]'s [[Crypto|Crypto Department]], [[Caine]] heads over to Crypto to investigate. He runs into his friend [[Neville Clark]], who is [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/dolor_sit_amet.html talkative], if obfuscating. The Cube Hunters entice Nev into sharing more information by giving him a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html puzzle], designed by [[User:jbd|jbd]], to solve. Nev takes the bait, and gives us a [http://www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracked_1.html backdoor] that leads to a gridded file system.

Dragging the commands onto the grid to create various configurations yields a series of log snippets. Some of the logs resemble the [[Perplex City Errorlogs]] that were found before the [[puzzle cards]] were released.

The interface can be accessed at the following URL:

http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/commandinterface/index.html

As of 17:08, 3 July 2006 (PDT), the puzzle is still being worked on. Join us in [irc://irc.chat-solutions.org:6667/#syzygy #syzygy], or see the discussion on the [[Talk:Backdoor|Talk]] page or at [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Unforums].

==Commands==

Through the combined work of '''jalapenodude''', '''pelrun''', and [[User:jbd|jbd]], #syzygy has determined that the commands appear to work as follows.

The program pointer starts with the highest command in the left-hand column. It moves through the grid one space at a time, as determined by the command in that space and which spaces have been used before.

Generally, the pointer moves in the following directions when it encounters each command. However, if the next square has already been "used", the next direction (listed in brackets) is attempted. If this square has already been used, then the next in the list will be tried, and so on and so on (although N.B. the list of these below is far from complete). Some exceptions to this may occur - possibly certain combinations of commands may not run this check?

<pre>
mount - se
zone - west (north, east, northeast, ...)
switch - se (...) (''Are you sure, goes NE on config 5 below?'')
rotate - north (northeast, then in clockwise order?)
copy - south (...)
flush - south (southeast, ...)
pwrite - e (south, ...)
popen - east (south, ...)
pread - west (south, ...)
</pre>

(This means the grids below are dependent on what commands were used to reach a particular square... But I'll leave it here for the time being -- Scribe.)

'''rotate''' does something different depending on where it is executed, but also (sometimes?) where it comes from. Here are some directions that occur:
<pre><nowiki>
e e e e s
s ne n n s
e n ne n s
ne n ne n s
ne n ne n n
</nowiki></pre>

However, it is possible for r3c5 to go north if entered from the west, for example.

The same goes for '''zone''':
<pre><nowiki>
e e e w s
s w w n n
e e e n w
n w w n n
n w w n n
</nowiki></pre>

'''End''' ends execution whenever it gets hit on a specific error message. It is very good for testing where the code is going. '''Cache''' seems to only work as an end point. '''Run''' can go anywhere that the program pointer isn't reaching.

A '''configuration''' is a set of commands placed on the grid so that the grid is valid and a log file is retrieved. The '''command path''' is the actual path that the pointer takes through the grid configuration. Different configurations may break down into the same command path.

Configurations and command paths start with ZO-MO, and usually end with either CACHE or FLUSH.

===Full Command Path List===

The first two numbers are the resulting configuration, the letter after is the variation, and the string is the command path, with each instruction cut to two letters in length. The list is alphabetized based on operation name, as a reference service. Please be sure to also place them above with their respective results, and to sort them in properly when added.

08B ZO-MO-CO-PR-RO-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
06A ZO-MO-CO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
01B ZO-MO-CO-RO-RO-RO-RO-RO-ZO-CA
03C ZO-MO-MO-SW-RO-CA
02B ZO-MO-PO-RO-PW-CA
02A ZO-MO-PO-RO-RO-RO-CA
03A ZO-MO-PO-RO-SW-CA
01A ZO-MO-PO-ZO-RO-RO-CA
13A ZO-MO-PR-PR-CO-CO-PW-RO-SW-SW-RO-CA
11A ZO-MO-PR-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
08A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-RO-CA
09A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
10A ZO-MO-PR-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
07A ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-FL-ZO-CA
06B ZO-MO-PW-RO-SW-RO-FL
02C ZO-MO-RO-CA
03B ZO-MO-SW-RO-CA
18A ZO-MO-SW-SW-ZO-ZO-ZO-PR-CA
12A ZO-MO-ZO-CO-PW-SW-RO-RO-SW-CA
19A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-CA
20A ZO-MO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-SW-RO-RO-RO-CA
04A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-RO-RO-PW-RO-CA
05A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-CO-CO-CO-SW-RO-PW-RO-CA
16A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-PR-CA
15A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-CA
14A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-SW-SW-SW-RO-SW-RO-CA
17A ZO-MO-ZO-ZO-ZO-PW-RO-SW-CA

===Command/File Mapping===

Other than the linked commands, we also get these two errors...

unable: "Unable to access file"
unread: "Unable to get read handle"

The number of times the '''zone''', '''switch''', and '''rotate''' commands appears in a command path determines which file is displayed.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with one '''zone''' command''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_2:_Approaching_the_Master | master]] || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_8:_Kiteway_disrupting_the_department | Suspic.]] || [[Backdoor#Config_9:_Project_Data | Header]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_3:_Neuro_Scanner | TNI]] || [[Backdoor#Config_13:_Physics_simulator | Yorke]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_11:_Reynolds_ioniser | Ioniser]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with two '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|-
! 2
| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_19:_Tajison_PW_Accelerator | Tajison]]
|-
! 3
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || [[Backdoor#Config_20:_Nelis_Nuclear_Battery | Battery]]

|-
! 4
|| [[Backdoor#Config_1:_Smart_Dust_Cameras | Camera]] || [[Backdoor#Config_7:_Coffee | Coffee]] || [[Backdoor#Config_12:_Noise_control_system | Noise Control ]] ||[[Backdoor#Config_10:_Nanoscale_imager | NanoImg]] || unread
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with three '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 3
| [[Backdoor#Config_4:_Laser | Laser ]] || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|-
! 4
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_5:_Sphere | Sphere ]] || unable || [[Backdoor#Config_15:_Atomic_Clock|Clock]] || [[Backdoor#Config_14:_Magnet_current_regulators|MagReg]]
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"
|+''Configurations with four '''zone''' commands''
!
! !! colspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''switch'''
|-
! !! !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4
|-
! rowspan="5" style="background:#ffdead;" | '''rotate'''
|-
! 1
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 2
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 3
| unread || [[Backdoor#Config_17:_Nuclear_decay_RNG | RNG]] || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|-
! 4
| unread || unread || [[Backdoor#Config_18:_WHISK_array | WHISK]] || unread || unread
|}

==Configurations==

Here are the various configurations and logs that have been discovered.

====Config 1: Smart Dust Cameras====
'''Configuration:''' zone, mount, run, rotate, rotate/ - - popen, zone, cache

'''Command path:''' zone, mount, popen, zone, rotate, rotate, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount - rotate rotate / run - copy rotate rotate / - - rotate cache zone

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, rotate, zone, cache

'''Text:'''
<blockquote>CRYPTO PARTS REF: 72690B-0F 
EXTERNAL REF: 43914D 
 
DESCRIPTION: Engineering/Smart Dust Cameras; corrected auto-power off firmware bugs, increased bandwidth.</blockquote>

'''Image:'''

[[Image:Backdoor message.jpg]]

====Config 2: Approaching the Master====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount run rotate rotate/ - - popen rotate cache/ - - - - -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, rotate, rotate, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount run pwrite cache/ - - popen rotate -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, pwrite, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount run cache -/ - - rotate - -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, rotate, cache

'''Text:''' 
<blockquote>Approached the Master today about begining on an updated and revised edition. V. pleased to discover he considers the idea warmly. He actually said, 'My ideas are in good hands with you, and you will of course receive full credit for the work.' Somehow I expected more of a struggle. V. gracious indeed. He's not quite the glory-hog SOME people have made him out to be, I guess.</blockquote>

'''Image:'''

[[Image:Backdoor message2.jpg]]

====Config 3: Neuro Scanner====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount run switch -/ - - popen rotate cache / - - - - -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, popen, rotate, switch, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount run - -/ - - switch cache -/ - - - rotate -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, switch, rotate, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount run - -/ - - mount - -/ - - - switch cache / - - - - rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, mount, switch, rotate, cache

'''Text:''' 
<blockquote>CRYPTO PARTS REF: 6032VQ-0J 
 
EXTERNAL REF: 10086W 
 
DESCRIPTION: Neuro/Experimental remote TNI scanner; security and identification firmware updated for new [[Cognivia]] prototype.</blockquote>

'''Image:'''

[[Image:Backdoor message3.jpg]]

====Config 4: Laser====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount run -- –/copy zone zone cache --/copy pwrite rotate -- --/copy rotate -- -- --/rotate -- -- -- --

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, rotate, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

'''Text:''' 
<blockquote>CRYPTO PARTS REF: 384621-5A 
 
EXTERNAL REF: 9CE42T 
 
DESCRIPTION: Optics/High Power phase-conjugate laser; calibration and adjustment for high spaciotemporal accuracy.</blockquote>

'''Image:'''

[[Image:Backdoor message4.png]]

====Config 5: Sphere====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount run -- / copy zone zone cache - / copy pwrite rotate -- / copy rotate --- / switch ----

'''Command Path:''' zone mount, zone, zone, copy, copy, copy, switch, rotate, pwrite, rotate, cache

'''Text:'''
<blockquote>CRYPTO PARTS REF: 3141PU-1M 
EXTERNAL REF: OUF12M 
 
DESCRIPTION: Physics/Baker Spherical Magnetic Containment field; interfaced with dedicated fibre network. Tested at 120% maximum tesla strength to ensure no field leakage.</blockquote>

'''Image:'''

[[Image:Backdoor message5.JPG]]

====Config 6: Gatehouse 24====

''Configuration:''' Zone Mount Run -- -- / -- -- Copy Switch Flush / -- -- Pwrite Rotate Rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

''Alternate:'' zone mount run switch flush / ---- ---- pwrite rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, rotate, flush

When this configuration is run, a message '''Operation in progress''' appears. The screen then distorts and wavers. Finally, a log appears. Discussion on Unforums suggests that the logs may rotate, or appear randomly.

=====Log 1=====
'''[[Helen Carrick]] and [[Idola Friedberg]]'''
<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 143805 +000000
:: start 143805 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { friedberg, i {119yr} }

You really said that [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { carrick, h {624yr} }

I was hungry [!] I'm not diplomatic when I'm starving [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

FRIEDBERG, I

I bet you fifty lecks your stuff is wiped when you get back [.]

// preliminary review complete

CARRICK, H

Hah [,] I'd like to see him even try [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Log 2=====
'''[[Camden Porta]] and [[Lucas Bazeries]]'''
<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 055814 +000000
:: start 061055 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { porta, c {112yr} }

Where have you been [?]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { bazeries, l {520yr} }

So I'm a little late [.] Relax [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 45% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

PORTA, C

We have to hurry and get this thing done [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

Is he here yet [?]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

I think so [.] Let's hurry [.]

// preliminary review complete

BAZERIES, L

I hope there's coffee [.]

// preliminary review complete

PORTA, C

Focus on the project [,] dunderhead [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

=====Log 3=====
'''[[Rowan Ashford]] and [[Mark Wooster]]'''
<pre>
[ GATEHOUSE 24 ]

:: start 192355 +000000
:: start 192401 +000000
:: archive location { dev 7 }
:: index { yes }
:: retention { 9 }
:: processing time { 0.53 }
::

A

// labeled A;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { ashford, r {737yr} }

Hey [,] wait up [.]

// preliminary review complete

B

// labeled B;
// triangulated location mapped;
// passive badge { present }
// badge query { wooster, m {019yr} }

Oh [,] sorry [.] Hard meeting today [.]

// preliminary review complete
// 23% positive emotional state
// cross reference surveillance footage

{ extrapolated: badge {line 16} extracted }

{ gatekeeper system 24;
active badge interrogated, passed }

ASHFORD, R

Do you ever wonder [...]

// preliminary review complete

WOOSTER, M

Don't say it [.]

// preliminary review complete

ASHFORD, R

I know [,] I know [.] No place is safe [.]

// preliminary review complete

[ LOG EXCERPT ENDS ]
</pre>

====Config 7: Coffee====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount run switch - / - - pwrite rotate flush / - - - cache zone

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pwrite, rotate, switch, flush, zone, cache

[[Image:Backdoor message7.JPG]]

====Config 8: Kiteway disrupting the department====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount - - - / - switch pread - - / - - switch cache - / - - - rotate -

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, swtich, rotate, cache

'''Alternate Configuration:''' zone mount switch - - / run rotate copy switch cache / - rotate pread - rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, copy, pread, rotate, rotate, switch, switch, rotate, cache

<pre>To: 55321801

FROM: MANSOOR H.

Kiteway's programs are disrupting the entire department. Breeding hostility
and distrust among amicable colleagues. The man doesn't belong here anymore,
why can't he keep his damned pet projects in his own office? Crypto is mine
now, not his.

Well, here are the metrics to show he's not minding his own business.

Number of times Kiteway has visited dept. offices this year: 78

And in 268: 129

And in 267: 23

Dept. suspicion level on the Howe-Panntonin Index: 8.8

And in 268: 7.3

And in 267: 4.5

Suspect the man has his own agenda and isn't sharing with the proper channels,
for example me and you. Suspect he is subverting the time and resources of my
faculty without consulting me ahead of time. Behaving as though he can't trust
his own senior fellows. Ridiculous. How long must we put up with this childish
rigmarole?</pre>

====Config 9: Project Data====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount - - - / - switch pread - - / - - switch - - / - - - switch cache / - - - - rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, cache

[[Image:Project_Data.JPG]]

====Config 10: Nanoscale imager====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount - - - / - switch pread - - / - - switch - cache / - - - switch rotate / - - - - rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, rotate, cache

[[Image:Backdoor message8.JPG]]

====Config 11: Reynolds ioniser====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount - - - / switch pread pread - - / - switch - - - /- - switch switch cache / - - - rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, pread, pread, switch, switch, switch, rotate, switch, rotate, cache

[[Image:Backdoor message9.JPG]]

====Config 12: Noise control system====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount -- -- -- / -- copy zone switch -- / -- pwrite switch rotate cache / -- -- -- rotate --

'''Command Path:''' zone-mount-zone-copy-pwrite-switch-rotate-rotate-switch-cache

[[Image:Backdoor message10.JPG]]

====Config 13: Physics simulator====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount -- -- -- / copy pread pread -- -- / copy switch -- -- -- / pwrite rotate switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

'''Command Path:''' zone-mount-pread-pread-copy-copy-pwrite-rotate-switch-switch-rotate-cache

[[Image:Backdoor message11.JPG]]

====Config 14: Magnet current regulators====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch switch cache / -- -- -- rotate rotate

'''Command Path:''' zone-mount-zone-zone-switch-switch-switch-rotate-switch-rotate-cache

[[Image:Backdoor message12.JPG]]

====Config 15: Atomic Clock====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount -- -- -- / switch zone zone -- -- / -- switch -- -- -- / -- -- switch cache -- / -- -- -- rotate --

'''Command Path:''' zone-mount-zone-zone-switch-switch-switch-rotate-cache

[[Image:Backdoor message14.jpg]]

====Config 16: Big Nothing====
'''Configuration:''' zone mount - - - / switch zone zone switch - / - pwrite rotate cache pread

'''Command Path:''' zone, mount, zone, zone, switch, pwrite, rotate, switch, pread, cache

[[Image:Backdoor_16.JPG]]

====Config 17: Nuclear decay RNG====

'''Configuration:''' zone mount -- -- -- / zone zone zone -- -- / pwrite rotate switch -- -- / -- -- -- cache --

'''Command Path:''' zone-mount-zone-zone-zone-pwrite-rotate-switch-cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message13.JPG]]

====Config 18: WHISK array====

'''Configuration:''' Z M - - -/ - - S - -/ Ca - - S -/Ro Pr Z Z Z/

'''Command Path:''' Zone-Mount-Switch-Switch-Zone-Zone-Zone-Pread-Cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message17.JPG]]

====Config 19: Tajison PW Accelerator====

'''Configuration:''' Z M - - -/ - S Z - -/ - - S - C/- - - S R/- - - R S/

'''Command Path:''' Zone-Mount-Zone-Switch-Switch-Switch-Switch-Rotate-Rotate-Cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message19.JPG]]

====Config 20: Nelis Nuclear Battery====

'''Configuration:''' Z M - - -/ - S Z - C/ - - S - R/- - - S R/- - - R S/

'''Command Path:''' Zone-Mount-Zone-Switch-Switch-Switch-Switch-Rotate-Rotate-Rotate-Cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message20.JPG]]

====Config 21: Krsa algorithm====

This no longer works and actually now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Config_25:_Audio Config 25]]

'''Configuration:''' end end mount -- -- / -- -- cache copy -- / -- -- rotate zone --

'''Command Path:''' end-end-mount-copy-zone-rotate-cache

<pre>
Notes:

To make this more precise, let Krsa be an RSA generator with associated security
parameter k and let Keys be the set of all moduli N that have positive probability
to be outbut by Krsa. Let Hash be a family of functions whose key-space is Keys and
such that HashN : { 0, 1}

-> Z

n for every N e Keys. Let DS = (Krsa, Sign, VG) be the digital signature scheme whose
signing and verifying algorithms are as follows:
Algorithm Sign N,p,qp,d (M)
y <- Hashn (M)
x <- yd mod N
Return x
Algorithm VGn,e (M,x)
y <- Hashn (M)
y

<- xe mod N
If y=y

then return 1 else return 0
</pre>

====Config 22: Audio====

This no longer works and actually now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Config_25:_Audio Config 25]]

'''Configuration:''' end end zone mount -- / -- -- -- -- copy / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- rotate / -- -- -- -- cache

'''Command Path:''' end-end-zone-mount-copy-rotate-rotate-cache

The audio is streaming, but [[Media:Backdoor_audio.mp3|here is a conversion into MP3 format]].

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
===== Transcription =====
If he dies, you realise that's it. You can do what you like to me - I don't care about '''me'''.

Someone in my block got beaten up the other night. He isn't a violent guy; he's a calligrapher. But he just got attacked well f ... nothing basically. Well I think it was random, but I don't think I believe in random any more.
Was it you?

Are you trying to scare me? You don't need to so just ... stop it.

I did what you wanted anyway. Last night ...

I worked until I was the only one left in the office. Must have been about 11 when this delivery guy turned up with a trolley full of boxes. And he ''did'' look a bit surprised to see me there.
These two big boxes were for us, so I signed for them and went next door to grab Angelica so she could open the stores.

Anyway, the boxes were really heavy, so the delivery guy wheeled the trolley into the stores and dropped them off there. Then I saw him slide one of our cases under the trolley; when he moved the trolley, it wasn't there anymore. It was quick but I'm sure he swiped something. Then he left, and Angelica locked the door.

I would have followed him ... well, probably ... but Angelica started talking to me about my research and I couldn't just rush off. I saw him go to the end of the corridor ... to the elevator, and he hit the down button. There's only the basement under us, but I think there might be passageways for internal mail and things. I honestly don't know. And I'm not going down there in the middle of the night, so don't ask. No matter what you threaten me with.

Ummm the delivery guy was about 6 foot, white, short dark hair. I haven't seen him before.

Keep an eye out, will you?
|}

[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]

====Config 23: Audio====

This no longer works and actually now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Config_25:_Audio Config 25]]

'''Configuration:''' END END ZONE MOUNT CACHE / - - - - ROTATE

'''Command Path:''' end-end-zone-mount-rotate-cache

The audio is streaming, but [[Media:Backdoor_audio_23.mp3|here is a conversion into MP3 format]].

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
===== Transcription =====
So this is it. Can't say I'm not glad it's over but, well, one day maybe you can tell me what this was all about.
I mean, I read the papers - police raids on subway stations - sounds like your kind of thing.

We've had a few more deliveries come in since January, but still no sign of the mystery man. It's been a different courier each time, and they've - they've all looked pretty innocent. The [[Viendenbourg]] messages are still going backwards and forwards.

I appreciate what you've done for my dad, but ... I've done my bit. That's it. That was the deal. You can go digging around in the tunnels if you like but don't expect me to do any more of your dirty work. You told me to stop, so I'm stopping.

Don't ever tell my dad about this.

Over and out.
|}

[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]

====Config 24: To-Do list====

This no longer works and actually now goes to [[http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/Backdoor#Config_25:_Audio Config 25]]

'''Configuration:''' - - - - / - - - - - / - - - CACHE - / - - MOUNT ROTATE - / END END ZONE ROTATE -

'''Command Path:''' end-end-zone-mount-rotate-rotate-cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message22.JPG]]

====Config 25: Audio====

'''Configuration:''' END END MOUNT - - / - - CACHE COPY - / - - ROTATE ZONE -

'''Command Path:''' end-end-mount-copy-zone-rotate-cache

The audio is streaming, but [[Media:Backdoor_audio_25.mp3|here is a conversion into MP3 format]].

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
===== Transcription =====
Look this is getting seriously dodgy.

Last week, [[Lucas Bazeries|Lucas]] completely cut me out of a meeting, and [[Mansoor]] has been ripping into my white paper and...

I'm sure it's not professional, it's personal. They know what we're up to, I swear.
No I don't, I don't know anything. I'm losing it. Please, I can't be that important. You could get someone else.

The whole place is hutting down over [[Solstice Gambol|Solstice]]. You...you could get someone to break in here and I don't know...isotope tag one of the packages and track it you probably do that all the time...what do you need me for?

Well, happy holidays.
|}

[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]

====Config 26: Klebold plates====

'''Configuration:''' Mo Zo Ro Sw -- / -- Ro -- -- Po / -- -- Sw Zo Zo / -- -- --Sw -- / -- -- Ca Pr Zo

'''Command Path:''' mount-rotate-zone-rotate-switch-popen-zone-zone-switch-switch-zone-pread-cache

[[Image:Backdoor_message23.JPG]]

====Config 27: Audio====

'''Configuration:''' end end mount rotate rotate / -- cache -- rotate rotate / -- rotate pread zone zone

'''Command Path:''' end-end-mount-rotate-rotate-rotate-rotate-zone-zone-pread-rotate-cache

The audio is streaming, but [[Media:Backdoor_audio_27.mp3|here is a conversion into MP3 format]].

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
===== Transcription =====
So you've got what you wanted.

It's Thursday the, what ... 14th of July? And here's your ''report''.

I don't know what you're expecting to hear but ... I don't know what's going on; it might be nothing. I ... I could be getting completely paranoid as well. I mean with you lot ''snooping'' round I'm already on eggshells.

<swallow> [[Camden Porta|Camden]] keeps watching me across the office - pretty sure he doesn't trust me.

I might be imagining it all I .. I dunno. Anyway, today I think I saw something odd. And it - and it might not be anything but if it ''keeps you happy'' here it is.

We got this delivery - we get deliveries all the time, you know hardware upgrades and stuff, but there was an ''extra'' item. It wasn't on the manifest. I only noticed it cos I was nearest the door when it all arrived, so I ended up signing for it.

So there was ... there was this packing case and, now I ''don't'' know what's in there. And it's locked in the stores now so I ... I can't get to it even if you want me to - it's about 5 feet high, 3 feet across and quite slim, like ... a painting or something.

So is this an art-theft thing? Is that what you're after - some kind of ''fence'' operation? And if you told me what to look for I might have a better chance of helping.

<tsk> Well - that's it. I'll ... I'll let you know if anything else happens.
|}

[[Image:Backdoor_message21.JPG]]

==Historical Cryptographers==

Some of the names mentioned in the logs share the names of historic cryptographers and mathematicians.

; Bazeries : French military cryptographer, the 'pragmatic man of cryptology'. Famous for breaking the French 'Great Cipher' created in the 17th century.
; Porta : Giovanni Battista Porta, Italian cryptographer and inventor of the Della Porta cipher - a polyalphabetic cipher with keyword.
; Ashford : the name of the village in Kent where John Wallis, 17th century mathematician, was born. He wrote among other things, about the quadrature of curves, logic, theology and cryptography.
; Carrick : the name of a Windows-based encryption application, designed by cryptographer Bruce Schneier.

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Buzman: /* Solitaire Solvers */

{{cleanup}}

'''WARNING: THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS.'''

= Key Details =

This page summarises the information currently contained in the unfiction Thread here: [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11528]

It is likely that this page may be quite large. When considering whether or not to read it prior to posting on a forum, consider that the alternative is to read all 43 pages of forum thread.

== Card Details ==

* Details of this card have been taken from the Perplex City Card Catalog [http://www.perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=243] '''N.B. There is an error on this page. the code that reads XAWHU should read XAWJU'''

* Card Author: [[Garnet]]

=== {{Card|243|Shuffled}} ===

[[Image:Shuffled.png]]

=== Card Text ===

Last year, someone found a weakness in the Academy's computer security systems and accessed several files using a program called the Djinn Worm. I helped the Perplex City Police to plug the leak but we still didn't know who was responsible and all our leads had gone cold. Then I received an anonymous note suggesting I should be at the Five of Cups bar one night.

I was waiting for something to happen while playing poker, when one of the players at my table cashed out and he subtly indicated he wanted to talk to me. At a convenient pause in the game, I walked over to meet him at the bar, where he quickly pressed a pack of cards into my hand and whispered, "If entropy wins, outward looks should leave you cold." He then promptly walked out.

When I returned home, I spread the cards out on my table and looked for any marks or signs, but they were all new and untouched, apart from one joker which had a star on it. It took me some time to figure out what he was trying to tell me - can you decode the message and find out who created the Worm?

Side of the pack has the letters below. The bolded characters disappear under heat [[http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=179872#179872]].

<tt>
EODMF XRUTH WBBMC HGFIB LXCQY WEZFL ITHPJ LFHWY ETKWY LJOTY YNGYJ BIOGI FUVMR 
XIHGU RAGXH NQHRS XAWJU FJTAM SMMOS MVBAA KPGVV WXOVM YKZPL LUL FHURG IFULP
</tt>

=== Card Back ===

Cognivia

Cognivia's main research and development division is based at their campus on the south side of Polygon Park. Security is exceptionally tight to prevent industrial espionage, and the campus and buildings are said to be state of the art; rumours persist that Cognivia even has its own private subway station. Cognivia maintains strong links with the Academy and University, hece their selection of a site close to both. The corporate headquarters of Cognivia is based in Ascendancy Point.

=== Other Pertinent Card Information ===

==== Von's Hint ====

''Examine the card more closely. If you're feeling cold, you're overly sensitive, as for the code, everything you need is there''

==== Card Back/Box ====

The cards are 'Motor Brand Casino Quality playing cards' [http://www.secretsofholdem.com/item.cfm?item_id=20370]

There was a '''great''' deal of discussion on this topic, largely centering around discovering the make of the bike. The discovery of the 'correct' card manufacturer has discredited this line of investigation. Particular credit should go to modern_hero for spotting this after 33! pages of discussion [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=223136#223136]

==== Other Text ====

The side of the box contains the text "Made in China"

= Key Words and their Definitions =

A number of significant words occur in the text. The generally agreed meaning for each is displayed (where links, if available)

; entropy : As defined here: [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=173471#173471]
:# Symbol S For a closed thermodynamic system, a quantitative measure of the amount of thermal energy not available to do work.
:# A measure of the disorder or randomness in a closed system.
:# A measure of the loss of information in a transmitted message.
:# The tendency for all matter and energy in the universe to evolve toward a state of inert uniformity.
:# Inevitable and steady deterioration of a system or society.

: As it pertains to cards:
:# to shuffle (see also here: [http://webs.morningside.edu/slaven/Physics/entropy/entropy2.html])

: Entropy Coding [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entropy_coding]

: In information Theory [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_theory]]

; Djinn
: Genie
: As defined here: [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=212186#212186]
:# Djinn is derived from a Genie (Jini) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djinn)
:# Jini is a network architecture for the construction of distributed systems (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JINI)
:# Jini defines a lookup service that is a fundamental part of the federation infrastructure for a djinn, the group of devices, resources, and users that are joined by the Jini technology infrastructure (http://java.sun.com/products/jini/)
:# Jini uses PKI encryption

; Five of Cups : Well known bar in PXC [[Five of Cups|See here]]

= Solution Ideas =

== Code Analysis ==
This section covers analysis of the letters appearing on the side of the box

=== Statistics ===

* 128 Characters
* 20 Disappearing characters
* 108 Plain Characters

==== Letter Frequency ====

'''Including the disappearing text:'''

1-D, 2-CQZ, 3-EKS, 4-JP, 5-ABORTV, 6-IWX, 7-GUY, 8-FLM, 9-H

'''Only the standard characters:'''

0-D, 2-CENQZ, 3-KPRS, 4-JOTU, 5-ABFIVX, 6-GW, 7-HLMY

'''Observations'''

* The distributions do not match the standard character distribution for English [http://www.simonsingh.net/The_Black_Chamber/frequencyanalysis.html]
* The distribution does not seem random [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=213375#213375]
* However, a G-test [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-test] on the distributions show that there is no evidence that all characters are not equally likely.

==== Digraph Frequency ====

<tt>
</tt>

=== Code Interpretations ===

108 Characters as encoded deck

54 Letter pairs allows for one letter pair for each of the 54 playing cards. The problem arises in that there is no logical pairing of the characters that creates 54 unique pairs. This would provide an encoded deck for the Solitaire Cipher.

Two Messages encoded with the same key [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=202939#202939]

== Secret Message Interpretations ==

The message passed to Garnet was: "If entropy wins, outward looks should leave you cold"

* This could could simply be a reference to the heat disappearing letters.

* This could make reference to the outward facing cards: [[http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=174255#174255]]
** Jack of Hearts
** Jack of Spades
** King of Diamonds

* It has been suggested that the odd word usage may indicate something else, such as an anagram or a mnemonics.

== Solitaire Cipher ==

The Solitaire Cipher was designed by Bruce Schneir for the book 'The Cryptonomicon'. Details of the cipher can be found at Bruce Schneier's site, here: [http://www.schneier.com/solitaire.html]

This was initially proposed due to the existence of the starred joker, as per the ciphers description in the above book.

=== Brute Force ===

The possibility of brute forcing has been mentioned at various points. The potential for this attack to be successful depends on whether or not you believe that the card sequence is the Prime numbered playing cards ([[Playing card symbols]]).

The nature of a solitaire cipher is that it generates a string of random characters which are then added to the plain text to produce the cipher text (see Wikipedia:Stream Cipher - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stream_Cipher])

Because of this, a cipher text of XDFGW RESDF could translate to both SENTE ROCKS and SENTE SUCKS. This broadly implys that every possible 108 character string can be produced from the cipher text, and hence brute forcing is not possible.

If you assume that the prime numbered cards are put of the solution, then while this narrows the number of possible strings down, it is still possible to produce a number of strings that are a 'legitimate' solution.

=== Solitaire Solvers ===

* Online: [http://cif.rochester.edu/~la002k/solitaire.htm]
* Authored by Brian Enigma (Brute Forcer): [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=182560#182560]
* Authored by Danives (Dictionary Attacker): [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=215377#215377]

=== Sources for the initial deck encoding ===

* Encoded from the 108 non-disappearing characters
* Standard Deck ordering of A-K, C,D,H,S (discussed here: [http://www.schneier.com/solitaire.html])
* Order of cards as they come out of the box as viewed face up: [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=223529#223529]
<tt>
Joker - Colour 
Joker - Black and White 
Diamonds - A T T F F S S E N T J Q K 
Clubs - A T T F F S S E N T J Q K 
Hearts - A T T F F S S E N T J Q K 
Spades - A T T F F S S E N T J Q K 
</tt>
* Order of cards as used in the [http://schneier.com/solitaire.html Solitaire algorithm]: each card is converted into a number from 1..52 using the following method:
<tt>
Clubs: A T T F F S S E N T J Q K - (1..13) 
Diamonds: A T T F F S S E N T J Q K - (14..26) 
Hearts: A T T F F S S E N T J Q K - (27..39) 
Spades: A T T F F S S E N T J Q K - (40..52) 
</tt>

* From the prime numbered puzzle cards [[Playing card symbols]] [http://wiki.incognitus.net/ppc/index.php/Playing_card_symbols]
: This idea has been reasonably discredited: [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=213386#213386]
<pre>
Hello Dan,

Thanks for your email.

You do not need any other puzzle cards in order to solve card 243-
shuffled.

Regards,

Perplex City Customer Services
</pre>

=== Sources for the Cipher Text ===

* The 108 standard characters
* The 20 disappearing characters
* The phrase 'If entropy wins, outward looks should leave you cold' [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=223400#223400]
* The Motor Deck of Cards (from the side of the box)
* Motor Brand High Quality Playing Cards

== Two messages encoded with the same code ==

A description of this first arose here [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=202939#202939] but subsequently received very little attention, recently the theory has received new attention, and a good description of how to do it can be found in this post [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=225934#225934]

== Mirdek Cipher ==

Details of the Mirdek cipher can be found here: [http://www.ciphergoth.org/crypto/mirdek/description.html]

This is another Card based cipher designed to handle the errors found in solitaire. It hasn't been widely investigated at this point.

== Possible Creators of the Djinn Worm ==

* Ruth Coralhouse [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=175506#175506]
* Sente Kiteway [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=217054#217054]
<pre>
Hello -

You're quite right, Professor Kiteway was involved.
If you can tell me what the message you deciphered was, I can shed some light on the mystery for you.

Best Wishes,
Garnet.
</pre>

{{CardCat}}

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Buzman: /* Solitaire Solvers */

''[[User:Jakeo|Jakeo]] : I've been creating this page by working through the forum posts. I'm currenly at page: 43. (Hopefully I'm finished, it took 4 hours, and I've read it before!)''

''Where there is a obvious first post of a new idea I have attempted to credit the author. I may have missed a couple, and its open to interpretation. I do make reference to some of my own posts, but hopefully under the described circumstances. Also, because so much of the information has been duplicated, I have also attempted to keep external information references down to the single, most comprehensive source.''

'''WARNING: THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS.'''

= Key Details =

This page summarises the information currently contained in the unfiction Thread here: [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11528]

It is likely that this page may be quite large. When considering whether or not to read it prior to posting on a forum, consider that the alternative is to read all 43 pages of forum thread.

== Card Details ==

* Details of this card have been taken from the Perplex City Card Catalog [http://www.perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=243] '''N.B. There is an error on this page. the code that reads XAWHU should read XAWJU'''

* Card Author: [[Garnet]]

=== {{Card|243|Shuffled}} ===

[[Image:Shuffled.png]]

=== Card Text ===

Last year, someone found a weakness in the Academy's computer security systems and accessed several files using a program called the Djinn Worm. I helped the Perplex City Police to plug the leak but we still didn't know who was responsible and all our leads had gone cold. Then I received an anonymous note suggesting I should be at the Five of Cups bar one night.

I was waiting for something to happen while playing poker, when one of the players at my table cashed out and he subtly indicated he wanted to talk to me. At a convenient pause in the game, I walked over to meet him at the bar, where he quickly pressed a pack of cards into my hand and whispered, "If entropy wins, outward looks should leave you cold." He then promptly walked out.

When I returned home, I spread the cards out on my table and looked for any marks or signs, but they were all new and untouched, apart from one joker which had a star on it. It took me some time to figure out what he was trying to tell me - can you decode the message and find out who created the Worm?

Side of the pack has the letters below. The bolded characters disappear under heat [[http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=179872#179872]].

<tt>
EODMF XRUTH WBBMC HGFIB LXCQY WEZFL ITHPJ LFHWY ETKWY LJOTY YNGYJ BIOGI FUVMR 
XIHGU RAGXH NQHRS XAWJU FJTAM SMMOS MVBAA KPGVV WXOVM YKZPL LUL FHURG IFULP
</tt>

=== Card Back ===

Cognivia

Cognivia's main research and development division is based at their campus on the south side of Polygon Park. Security is exceptionally tight to prevent industrial espionage, and the campus and buildings are said to be state of the art; rumours persist that Cognivia even has its own private subway station. Cognivia maintains strong links with the Academy and University, hece their selection of a site close to both. The corporate headquarters of Cognivia is based in Ascendancy Point.

=== Other Pertinent Card Information ===

==== Von's Hint ====

''Examine the card more closely. If you're feeling cold, you're overly sensitive, as for the code, everything you need is there''

==== Card Back/Box ====

The cards are 'Motor Brand Casino Quality playing cards' [http://www.secretsofholdem.com/item.cfm?item_id=20370]

There was a '''great''' deal of discussion on this topic, largely centering around discovering the make of the bike. The discovery of the 'correct' card manufacturer has discredited this line of investigation. Particular credit should go to modern_hero for spotting this after 33! pages of discussion [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=223136#223136]

==== Other Text ====

The side of the box contains the text "Made in China"

= Key Words and their Definitions =

A number of significant words occur in the text. The generally agreed meaning for each is displayed (where links, if available)

; entropy : As defined here: [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=173471#173471]
:# Symbol S For a closed thermodynamic system, a quantitative measure of the amount of thermal energy not available to do work.
:# A measure of the disorder or randomness in a closed system.
:# A measure of the loss of information in a transmitted message.
:# The tendency for all matter and energy in the universe to evolve toward a state of inert uniformity.
:# Inevitable and steady deterioration of a system or society.

: As it pertains to cards:
:# to shuffle (see also here: [http://webs.morningside.edu/slaven/Physics/entropy/entropy2.html])

: Entropy Coding [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entropy_coding]

: In information Theory [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_theory]]

; Djinn
: Genie
: As defined here: [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=212186#212186]
:# Djinn is derived from a Genie (Jini) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djinn)
:# Jini is a network architecture for the construction of distributed systems (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JINI)
:# Jini defines a lookup service that is a fundamental part of the federation infrastructure for a djinn, the group of devices, resources, and users that are joined by the Jini technology infrastructure (http://java.sun.com/products/jini/)
:# Jini uses PKI encryption

; Five of Cups : Well known bar in PXC [[Five of Cups|See here]]

= Solution Ideas =

== Code Analysis ==
This section covers analysis of the letters appearing on the side of the box

=== Statistics ===

* 128 Characters
* 20 Disappearing characters
* 108 Plain Characters

==== Letter Frequency ====

'''Including the disappearing text:'''

1-D, 2-CQZ, 3-EKS, 4-JP, 5-ABORTV, 6-IWX, 7-GUY, 8-FLM, 9-H

'''Only the standard characters:'''

0-D, 2-CENQZ, 3-KPRS, 4-JOTU, 5-ABFIVX, 6-GW, 7-HLMY

'''Observations'''

* The distributions do not match the standard character distribution for English [http://www.simonsingh.net/The_Black_Chamber/frequencyanalysis.html]
* The distribution does not seem random [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=213375#213375]

==== Digraph Frequency ====

<tt>
</tt>

=== Code Interpretations ===

108 Characters as encoded deck

54 Letter pairs allows for one letter pair for each of the 54 playing cards. The problem arises in that there is no logical pairing of the characters that creates 54 unique pairs. This would provide an encoded deck for the Solitaire Cipher.

Two Messages encoded with the same key [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=202939#202939]

== Secret Message Interpretations ==

The message passed to Garnet was: "If entropy wins, outward looks should leave you cold"

* This could could simply be a reference to the heat disappearing letters.

* This could make reference to the outward facing cards: [[http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=174255#174255]]
** Jack of Hearts
** Jack of Spades
** King of Diamonds

* It has been suggested that the odd word usage may indicate something else, such as an anagram or a mnemonics.

== Solitaire Cipher ==

The Solitaire Cipher was designed by Bruce Schneir for the book 'The Cryptonomicon'. Details of the cipher can be found at Bruce Schneier's site, here: [http://www.schneier.com/solitaire.html]

This was initially proposed due to the existence of the starred joker, as per the ciphers description in the above book.

=== Brute Force ===

The possibility of brute forcing has been mentioned at various points. The potential for this attack to be successful depends on whether or not you believe that the card sequence is the Prime numbered playing cards ([[Playing card symbols]]).

The nature of a solitaire cipher is that it generates a string of random characters which are then added to the plain text to produce the cipher text (see Wikipedia:Stream Cipher - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stream_Cipher])

Because of this, a cipher text of XDFGW RESDF could translate to both SENTE ROCKS and SENTE SUCKS. This broadly implys that every possible 108 character string can be produced from the cipher text, and hence brute forcing is not possible.

If you assume that the prime numbered cards are put of the solution, then while this narrows the number of possible strings down, it is still possible to produce a number of strings that are a 'legitimate' solution.

=== Solitaire Solvers ===

* Online: [http://www.perplexcitycardmanager.com/solitaire.html]
* Authored by Brian Enigma (Brute Forcer): [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=182560#182560]
* Authored by Danives (Dictionary Attacker): [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=215377#215377]

=== Sources for the initial deck encoding ===

* Encoded from the 108 non-disappearing characters
* Standard Deck ordering of A-K, C,D,H,S (discussed here: [http://www.schneier.com/solitaire.html])
* Order of cards as they come out of the box: [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=223529#223529]
<tt>
Joker - Colour 
Joker - Black and White 
Diamonds - A T T F F S S E N T J Q K 
Clubs - A T T F F S S E N T J Q K 
Hearts - A T T F F S S E N T J Q K 
Spades - A T T F F S S E N T J Q K 
</tt>
* Order of cards as used in the [http://schneier.com/solitaire.html Solitaire algorithm]: each card is converted into a number from 1..52 using the following method:
<tt>
Clubs: A T T F F S S E N T J Q K - (1..13) 
Diamonds: A T T F F S S E N T J Q K - (14..26) 
Hearts: A T T F F S S E N T J Q K - (27..39) 
Spades: A T T F F S S E N T J Q K - (40..52) 
</tt>

* From the prime numbered puzzle cards [[Playing card symbols]] [http://wiki.incognitus.net/ppc/index.php/Playing_card_symbols]
: This idea has been reasonably discredited: [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=213386#213386]
<pre>
Hello Dan,

Thanks for your email.

You do not need any other puzzle cards in order to solve card 243-
shuffled.

Regards,

Perplex City Customer Services
</pre>

=== Sources for the Cipher Text ===

* The 108 standard characters
* The 20 disappearing characters
* The phrase 'If entropy wins, outward looks should leave you cold' [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=223400#223400]
* The Motor Deck of Cards (from the side of the box)
* Motor Brand High Quality Playing Cards

== Two messages encoded with the same code ==

A description of this first arose here [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=202939#202939] but subsequently received very little attention, recently the theory has received new attention, and a good description of how to do it can be found in this post [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=225934#225934]

== Mirdek Cipher ==

Details of the Mirdek cipher can be found here: [http://www.ciphergoth.org/crypto/mirdek/description.html]

This is another Card based cipher designed to handle the errors found in solitaire. It hasn't been widely investigated at this point.

== Possible Creators of the Djinn Worm ==

* Ruth Coralhouse [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=175506#175506]
* Sente Kiteway [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=217054#217054]
<pre>
Hello -

You're quite right, Professor Kiteway was involved.
If you can tell me what the message you deciphered was, I can shed some light on the mystery for you.

Best Wishes,
Garnet.
</pre>

{{CardCat}}

Shuffled

2006-05-24T19:49:17Z

Buzman: /* Solitaire Solvers */

''[[User:Jakeo|Jakeo]] : I've been creating this page by working through the forum posts. I'm currenly at page: 43. (Hopefully I'm finished, it took 4 hours, and I've read it before!)''

''Where there is a obvious first post of a new idea I have attempted to credit the author. I may have missed a couple, and its open to interpretation. I do make reference to some of my own posts, but hopefully under the described circumstances. Also, because so much of the information has been duplicated, I have also attempted to keep external information references down to the single, most comprehensive source.''

'''WARNING: THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS.'''

= Key Details =

This page summarises the information currently contained in the unfiction Thread here: [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11528]

It is likely that this page may be quite large. When considering whether or not to read it prior to posting on a forum, consider that the alternative is to read all 43 pages of forum thread.

== Card Details ==

* Details of this card have been taken from the Perplex City Card Catalog [http://www.perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=243] '''N.B. There is an error on this page. the code that reads XAWHU should read XAWJU'''

* Card Author: [[Garnet]]

=== {{Card|243|Shuffled}} ===

[[Image:Shuffled.png]]

=== Card Text ===

Last year, someone found a weakness in the Academy's computer security systems and accessed several files using a program called the Djinn Worm. I helped the Perplex City Police to plug the leak but we still didn't know who was responsible and all our leads had gone cold. Then I received an anonymous note suggesting I should be at the Five of Cups bar one night.

I was waiting for something to happen while playing poker, when one of the players at my table cashed out and he subtly indicated he wanted to talk to me. At a convenient pause in the game, I walked over to meet him at the bar, where he quickly pressed a pack of cards into my hand and whispered, "If entropy wins, outward looks should leave you cold." He then promptly walked out.

When I returned home, I spread the cards out on my table and looked for any marks or signs, but they were all new and untouched, apart from one joker which had a star on it. It took me some time to figure out what he was trying to tell me - can you decode the message and find out who created the Worm?

Side of the pack has the letters below. The bolded characters disappear under heat [[http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=179872#179872]].

<tt>
EODMF XRUTH WBBMC HGFIB LXCQY WEZFL ITHPJ LFHWY ETKWY LJOTY YNGYJ BIOGI FUVMR 
XIHGU RAGXH NQHRS XAWJU FJTAM SMMOS MVBAA KPGVV WXOVM YKZPL LUL FHURG IFULP
</tt>

=== Card Back ===

Cognivia

Cognivia's main research and development division is based at their campus on the south side of Polygon Park. Security is exceptionally tight to prevent industrial espionage, and the campus and buildings are said to be state of the art; rumours persist that Cognivia even has its own private subway station. Cognivia maintains strong links with the Academy and University, hece their selection of a site close to both. The corporate headquarters of Cognivia is based in Ascendancy Point.

=== Other Pertinent Card Information ===

==== Von's Hint ====

''Examine the card more closely. If you're feeling cold, you're overly sensitive, as for the code, everything you need is there''

==== Card Back/Box ====

The cards are 'Motor Brand Casino Quality playing cards' [http://www.secretsofholdem.com/item.cfm?item_id=20370]

There was a '''great''' deal of discussion on this topic, largely centering around discovering the make of the bike. The discovery of the 'correct' card manufacturer has discredited this line of investigation. Particular credit should go to modern_hero for spotting this after 33! pages of discussion [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=223136#223136]

==== Other Text ====

The side of the box contains the text "Made in China"

= Key Words and their Definitions =

A number of significant words occur in the text. The generally agreed meaning for each is displayed (where links, if available)

; entropy : As defined here: [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=173471#173471]
:# Symbol S For a closed thermodynamic system, a quantitative measure of the amount of thermal energy not available to do work.
:# A measure of the disorder or randomness in a closed system.
:# A measure of the loss of information in a transmitted message.
:# The tendency for all matter and energy in the universe to evolve toward a state of inert uniformity.
:# Inevitable and steady deterioration of a system or society.

: As it pertains to cards:
:# to shuffle (see also here: [http://webs.morningside.edu/slaven/Physics/entropy/entropy2.html])

: Entropy Coding [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entropy_coding]

: In information Theory [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_theory]]

; Djinn
: Genie
: As defined here: [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=212186#212186]
:# Djinn is derived from a Genie (Jini) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djinn)
:# Jini is a network architecture for the construction of distributed systems (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JINI)
:# Jini defines a lookup service that is a fundamental part of the federation infrastructure for a djinn, the group of devices, resources, and users that are joined by the Jini technology infrastructure (http://java.sun.com/products/jini/)
:# Jini uses PKI encryption

; Five of Cups : Well known bar in PXC [[Five of Cups|See here]]

= Solution Ideas =

== Code Analysis ==
This section covers analysis of the letters appearing on the side of the box

=== Statistics ===

* 128 Characters
* 20 Disappearing characters
* 108 Plain Characters

==== Letter Frequency ====

'''Including the disappearing text:'''

1-D, 2-CQZ, 3-EKS, 4-JP, 5-ABORTV, 6-IWX, 7-GUY, 8-FLM, 9-H

'''Only the standard characters:'''

0-D, 2-CENQZ, 3-KPRS, 4-JOTU, 5-ABFIVX, 6-GW, 7-HLMY

'''Observations'''

* The distributions do not match the standard character distribution for English [http://www.simonsingh.net/The_Black_Chamber/frequencyanalysis.html]
* The distribution does not seem random [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=213375#213375]

==== Digraph Frequency ====

<tt>
</tt>

=== Code Interpretations ===

108 Characters as encoded deck

54 Letter pairs allows for one letter pair for each of the 54 playing cards. The problem arises in that there is no logical pairing of the characters that creates 54 unique pairs. This would provide an encoded deck for the Solitaire Cipher.

Two Messages encoded with the same key [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=202939#202939]

== Secret Message Interpretations ==

The message passed to Garnet was: "If entropy wins, outward looks should leave you cold"

* This could could simply be a reference to the heat disappearing letters.

* This could make reference to the outward facing cards: [[http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=174255#174255]]
** Jack of Hearts
** Jack of Spades
** King of Diamonds

* It has been suggested that the odd word usage may indicate something else, such as an anagram or a mnemonics.

== Solitaire Cipher ==

The Solitaire Cipher was designed by Bruce Schneir for the book 'The Cryptonomicon'. Details of the cipher can be found at Bruce Schneier's site, here: [http://www.schneier.com/solitaire.html]

This was initially proposed due to the existence of the starred joker, as per the ciphers description in the above book.

=== Brute Force ===

The possibility of brute forcing has been mentioned at various points. The potential for this attack to be successful depends on whether or not you believe that the card sequence is the Prime numbered playing cards ([[Playing card symbols]]).

The nature of a solitaire cipher is that it generates a string of random characters which are then added to the plain text to produce the cipher text (see Wikipedia:Stream Cipher - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stream_Cipher])

Because of this, a cipher text of XDFGW RESDF could translate to both SENTE ROCKS and SENTE SUCKS. This broadly implys that every possible 108 character string can be produced from the cipher text, and hence brute forcing is not possible.

If you assume that the prime numbered cards are put of the solution, then while this narrows the number of possible strings down, it is still possible to produce a number of strings that are a 'legitimate' solution.

=== Solitaire Solvers ===

* Online: [http://www.perplexcitycardmanager.com/solitaire.html#fields]
* Authored by Brian Enigma (Brute Forcer): [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=182560#182560]
* Authored by Danives (Dictionary Attacker): [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=215377#215377]

=== Sources for the initial deck encoding ===

* Encoded from the 108 non-disappearing characters
* Standard Deck ordering of A-K, C,D,H,S (discussed here: [http://www.schneier.com/solitaire.html])
* Order of cards as they come out of the box: [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=223529#223529]
<tt>
Joker - Colour 
Joker - Black and White 
Diamonds - A T T F F S S E N T J Q K 
Clubs - A T T F F S S E N T J Q K 
Hearts - A T T F F S S E N T J Q K 
Spades - A T T F F S S E N T J Q K 
</tt>
* Order of cards as used in the [http://schneier.com/solitaire.html Solitaire algorithm]: each card is converted into a number from 1..52 using the following method:
<tt>
Clubs: A T T F F S S E N T J Q K - (1..13) 
Diamonds: A T T F F S S E N T J Q K - (14..26) 
Hearts: A T T F F S S E N T J Q K - (27..39) 
Spades: A T T F F S S E N T J Q K - (40..52) 
</tt>

* From the prime numbered puzzle cards [[Playing card symbols]] [http://wiki.incognitus.net/ppc/index.php/Playing_card_symbols]
: This idea has been reasonably discredited: [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=213386#213386]
<pre>
Hello Dan,

Thanks for your email.

You do not need any other puzzle cards in order to solve card 243-
shuffled.

Regards,

Perplex City Customer Services
</pre>

=== Sources for the Cipher Text ===

* The 108 standard characters
* The 20 disappearing characters
* The phrase 'If entropy wins, outward looks should leave you cold' [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=223400#223400]
* The Motor Deck of Cards (from the side of the box)
* Motor Brand High Quality Playing Cards

== Two messages encoded with the same code ==

A description of this first arose here [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=202939#202939] but subsequently received very little attention, recently the theory has received new attention, and a good description of how to do it can be found in this post [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=225934#225934]

== Mirdek Cipher ==

Details of the Mirdek cipher can be found here: [http://www.ciphergoth.org/crypto/mirdek/description.html]

This is another Card based cipher designed to handle the errors found in solitaire. It hasn't been widely investigated at this point.

== Possible Creators of the Djinn Worm ==

* Ruth Coralhouse [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=175506#175506]
* Sente Kiteway [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=217054#217054]
<pre>
Hello -

You're quite right, Professor Kiteway was involved.
If you can tell me what the message you deciphered was, I can shed some light on the mystery for you.

Best Wishes,
Garnet.
</pre>

{{CardCat}}

File:MineSuits.jpg

2006-05-22T12:22:12Z

Buzman:

Mine Manhunt

2006-05-22T07:43:13Z

Buzman: /* The Donkey Puzzle */

==General==
* The following depicts the event that took place on 5/21/2006. The event revolved around [[Kurt]] attempting to follow and corner [[Miranda]] within the [[Silburn-Griggs]] Mines. Hence the name "Mine Manhunt".
* On 21-MAY-06 Kurt gave a call out for volunteers to assist him while he was in the [[Silburn-Griggs]] Mines. [http://www.pathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/05/silburngriggs.html link]
* Selected volunteers were to become moderators in a specialized chat created by Kurt for the purpose of advising him through the mines.
* Kurt had set up his key to transcribe what he said into a specialized chatroom that everyone could observe.
* The moderators would be the only ones able to speak to Kurt. Participants could speak and offer suggestions in a different channel and the moderators would filter and relay the advice to Kurt.
* The selected moderators were: Lhall, Duckiemonster, Juxta, Cassandra, Ollie, Six, Zaiel, and Mima.
* At 3:09 PM BST, Cube Hunters received the following text message on their mobiles:

{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="center" style="background:#bbbbff"
!"Miranda is ahead of me, about to enter the Silburn-Griggs mine. I will be there in around an hour - and will need your help then. Check out www.tpolt.com"
|}

* At 4:01 PM BST, Kurt placed a [http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/km444512/ link] to a "Key Communication Access" site that allowed users to access the channels [[Silburn-Griggs_IRC_chatlogs|''#kurtmod'']] and [[Silburn-Griggs_IRC_chatlogs|''#kurtchat'']. A short time after, Ollie opened up [[Silburn-Griggs_IRC_chatlogs|''#kurtsuggest''] for those who were fed up with spamming within #kurtchat. However, the moderators were unable to watch four channels at once and eventually focused solely on #kurtchat and #kurtmod.
* [[Kurt]] would enter the mine several minutes later in an attempt to find [[Miranda]]

==The Puzzles==

The inside of the mine contained many puzzles, placed by apparently bored miners. Furthermore, rockfalls and other hazards made the mine extremely dangerous.

===The Lift Puzzle===

* Kurt entered the very dark mine. The front was boarded up but provided little obstacle for Kurt to break down. He mentioned to us that he had his key had a light but it is not very good. He was able to locate a power switch which turned on the lights. An emtpy lift was located however none of the buttons worked.
* This moment marked the first puzzle found in the mine. The power button for the lift only activated when its corresponding power button was pressed on an opposing wall.
* The Cube Hunters advised using his foot or a board to press both buttons at the same time. The attempt with the foot was rubbish and so Kurt retrieved a board.
* At this point, it should be noted that Kurt's key started having connection problems. He reset the system. Upon reconnect, there was a great deal of confusion among the chat as the voice protocols and been disabled and the first person to enter had been given control of the room. Eventually, order was restored and Kurt had returned with the board.
*The board was placed on one button while Kurt pressed the other, thus simulating that there were 2 people pressing the lift buttons. Success!

[[Image:LiftPanel.jpg|thumb|right|Picture of the Lift Panel uploaded by [[Kurt]]]]
* At this point, Kurt uploaded a picture of the lift panel for us to see. Those who were using the java client automatically had it displayed. Those who were not, had to resort to viewing an additional window (created especially for those with their own irc clients) to view the uploaded pictures.
* Random pressing of the lift panel buttons just led to "metallic clunkings" (Kurt).
* Cube Hunters were quick to relate the initials of the lower half of the buttons with the names given in the poem. Thus, the correct order to press the buttons was "MS CG CD BG JH". With the lift elevator moving, Kurt moved down to level 1.
* However, each level was blocked off with a blast door. Having no other place to go, the Cube Hunters directed Kurt back to level 1. They instructed him to crawl out of the lift elevator into a service duct which would drop him outside of the lift onto level 1. Despite some grumbling, Kurt followed these directions and ended up on level 1.

===The Donkey Puzzle===
[[Image:SilburnGriggsFloorPlan.jpg|thumb|right|Picture of the Shaft Floorplan uploaded by [[Kurt]]]]
* Once on level 1, Cube Hunters directed Kurt to a mysteriouos D/S that had been the center of many a speculation. It turned out that D/S stood for D/5 and that the room was an empty cross-corridor that had been stripped of equipment. Hitting a dead end, Kurt turned back. At this point, Kurt uploaded a picture of the floorplan that he had seen in the mine.
* However, upon heading back to the lift shaft, Kurt found an electronic switch box that opened all the blast doors. Now Kurt could travel unrestricted between levels.
* Cube Hunters directed Kurt to find a Control type room that was mentioned on the [[Silburn-Griggs|''website'']]. Suggestions included CR on level 1 (Control Room?), CC on level 2 (Control Center?), and OP (Operations Post) on level 3. CR turned out to stand for Common Room. However, CC yielded the Control Center. The room was locked with an electronic alphanumeric numberpad lock. This lock was too old for [[Kurt]]'s key to
[[Image:DonkeyPic.jpg|thumb|right|Picture of the Donkey Puzzle uploaded by [[Kurt]]]]
* Nearby, [[Kurt]] found a picture on the wall of a badly drawn yellow donkey, which was uploaded to the Cube Hunters.
* While people printed the picture to try and rearrange it, others offered suggestions of passwords that referenced Mythology and the Golden Hinde. Other suggested passwords included the l33t sp34k version of donkey (d0nk3y). Eventually, the user Cabbage "found a puzzle - a little white horse hidden inside an ass". [http://www.mathpuzzle.com/loyd/cop016-017.html link]
* After some explanation, fellow participants (and [[Kurt]]) realized that moving the pieces of the donkey around created a picture of a white horse.
* Horse ended up being the code that opened the Control Center.
* The Control Center was empty and filled with dust. Booting up an active console, [[Kurt]] gained access to the mine systems. The electrical output showed a significant amount of electrical activity in the southmost portion of level 1. Kurt chose to head there.
* Unfortunately, levels 1 through 3 had been blocked by (what seemed to be recent) rockslide.
* Kurt headed to level 4, which seemed "rougher ... newer" than the other levels. At this point, the lights decided to turn off, plunging Kurt into darkness.

===The Morse Code Puzzle===
* At this point, Kurt heard an alarm type sound coming from "a direction", which he [[media:MineMOrseSound.mp3|''uploaded'']] for us. The sound seemed to be a series of alternating beeps, similar to Morse Code.
* Upon examination, Kurt said that it came from two directions.
* Cube Hunters quickly separated the sounds into two morse audio clips. One direction said "POWER", the other said "DEADEND". Kurt chose to follow in the direction of POWER.
* Participants speculated as to whether the alarm was automated or set off by Miranda. Kurt speculated it to be automated due to power failure.
* Walking down the route towards POWER, Kurt found a junction box.

===The Junction Box Puzzle===
[[Image:JunctionBox.jpg|thumb|right|Picture of the Junction Box Puzzle uploaded by [[Kurt]]]]
* The Junction Box appeared to be a series of labeled levers with some corresponding lights.
* Flipping Lever D resulted in the big light flickering green and then the lever and the light returning to their original positions.
* As participants speculated to what the symbols around Lever A corresponded to (levels, Vents, Service, water with B, C, and D referring to locations?) Kurt stated that he was beginning to feel the air becoming stuffy. His key did not show an increase in gas levels and so he speculated that the vents had been shut off.
* Moving Lever A to the V position results in no change and then the lever flipping back to its original position.
* Moving Lever D slowly resulted in the corresponding big light turning orange halfway around the corner.
* Moving Lever D to the orange position and then toggling Lever C (now identified by Kurt as a circuitbreaker) resulted in Lever D remaining flipped and the big light turned on.
* [[Kurt]] speculated that Lever A was for specific systems (Vents, Lights, and Water. Everyone was still unsure of what S stood for).
* Flipping Lever A to a position while Lever B was flipped resulted in a system being turned on. Thus, [[Kurt]] systematically turned on the vents, lights, and water systems. The "S" system seemed busted. Kurt and the participants speculated that it represented a busted security system (there were security cameras around).
* Continuing down the leve, Kurt discovered another rockfall but was able to squeeze through.
* Heeding warnings of a mysterious CH area ahead that was depicted on the map (speculated to be Chemical Hazards), Kurt found a locker room. Unfortunately it was locked. Rats.

===The Plaque Puzzle===
[[Image:PlaquePuzzle.jpg|thumb|right|Picture of the Plaque Puzzle uploaded by [[Kurt]]]]
* The locker room was locked by a similar numeric pad as to the Control Center.
* However, there was a warning that a failed password would lock down the system for an hour, which was time that Kurt could not waste.
* Looking around, Kurt found a plaque which he uploaded.
* Kurt mentioned that the plaque seemd to be something he had recently seen before, except more complex.
* Cube Hunters attempted to correlate the image to previously seen maps, mainly the above-ground and the under-ground railways.
* The user Cassandra discovered that the plaque relatively corresponded to the [[Perplex City Rail System]]. The dots with circles around them corresponded to the towns Wooster, Elmness, Stone Mills, and Treachery. The intials spelled out "WEST".
* Kurt agrees that the plaque looks similar to the railway, albeit with more dots. He speculates that those locations had been closed down.
* The password WEST opens up the locker room.

===The Protective Suit Puzzle===
[[Image:MineSuits.jpg|thumb|right|Picture of the Suits uploaded by [[Kurt]]]]
* Inside the locker room were suits and other safety equipment.
* [[Kurt]] uploaded a picture of the suits which were colored red, blue, green, and yellow.
* Remembering the song, Cube Hunters recommended wearing the yellow outfit.
* The reasoning was that in the song, those who wore other colors died due to various causes. Yellow seemed to be the suit that protected the wearer from the most dangers.
* On the safety doors, [[Kurt]] found dials stating O2: 12.9 %, CO2: 9.1%, and R: 7 mR/hr.
* O2 represented Oxygen, CO2 represented Carbon Dioxide, and R represnted millirads per hour (radiation).
* The radiation level corresponded to the level of a chest x-ray.
* After putting on the yellow suit and corresponding equipment, [[Kurt]] took a spanner stepped through the airlock. His key registered high CO2 levels but he was protected by the suit.

==The Dead-End Shaft==
* At this point, [[Kurt]] was inside the second shaft in a high CO2 area.
* A drop depicted in the map was covered by a grating. There seemed to be water at the bottom. A stone tossed down the grate showed that the drop was pretty long.
* There is no lift, nor signs of a lift. There isn't a ladder either, however there are markers that possibly signified a ladder that had been removed.
* The walls were too smooth to climb upwards.
* Eventually, the Cube Hunters decide the only direction to go is up and the only way to travel was by flooding the shaft. After a lot of discussion (and stalling) by everyone as to how to go about taking such actions, Kurt opened a valve for some water pipes that led into the grate.
* The water level rose and [[Kurt]] was carried up, only to discover that the level 3 exit had been fused shut.
* All of the other levels were also found to be fused shut as the (now exceedingly cold) [[Kurt]] floated higher and higher.
* An interesting sidenote would be that there were calls for Kurt to get naked. Kurt's response was "Shut the hell up. That's not very funny".
* The South entrance at level 1 had a grate but [[Kurt]] couldn't budge it in time before he was carried upwards. At this point, many wondered how this could have happened. It was speculated that the water would flow through the gate into the third shaft which would reduce the rate at which the water flowed up (at least until the third shaft was filled). Thus Kurt would have a lot more time than he described to remove the grate.
* At the top of the shaft, [[Kurt]] found a door to the south. This door sealed the next room from the water in the shaft.
* The room contained a heater and seemed to be a service shaft. It also contained tools. Noting the map, the chat suggested that [[Kurt]] drill his way into the room below. After a quick rest, Kurt proceeded to do so.
* Kurt dropped through the hole into the next room.

==The Encounter with Miranda==
* The walls of the room seemed to be metallic which also affected Kurt's transmission. Some words appeared as <????> as it seemed that [[Kurt]]'s key was unable to translate or transmit the word due to intereference from the walls.

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
| (19:01:29) Kurt: Walls are metal <????> transmission might be <????> so good

(19:01:47) Six: you're braking up a bit it seems Kurt

(19:01:58) Six: we're loosing words

(19:02:11) Kurt: I'm <????> key is doing transcription but might <????> interrupted

(19:02:23) Kurt: Going further in

(19:02:44) Kurt: Another door
|}

*At this point, communication began to break down between the moderators and [[Kurt]]. He was mostly distracted by other things going on and the need to be silent and thus there wasn't much dialogue besides [[Kurt]]'s narration. Eventually, the moderators choose to just watch.

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
| (19:02:57) Kurt: <????> some activity

(19:03:04) duckiemonster: ? some activity

(19:03:09) Ollie: Repeat, please

(19:03:20) Kurt: Can hear something

(19:03:29) duckiemonster: Voices?

(19:03:31) Kurt: Someone has <????> cam

(19:03:48) duckiemonster: Say again, Kurt.

(19:03:49) Kurt: Moving further in, another door

(19:04:06) Kurt: Going in... <????> someone there
|}

* About now, Kurt begins uploading pictures. The chat speculates that these images are coming from a security camera within the room that Kurt is approaching. The pictures are thermal images. The first one shows a picture of a what seems to be a person bending over something.

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
| (19:06:30) Kurt: Miranda<????>

(19:06:41) Mima: Could be

(19:06:42) Ollie: She stood up

(19:06:52) Mima: There is a second person

(19:07:04) Mima: To the left of the room
|}

* The chat assumes (correctly) that this person is Kurt.

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
| (19:07:09) duckiemonster: Careful, Kurt.

(19:07:15) Kurt: <SECOND VOICE ACTIVE...CALIBRATING>
|}

* Right here, it seems as if Kurt's key recognized a second voice and calibrated itself to display text. hereafter, the 1 represents [[Kurt]] while the 2 represents [[Miranda]].

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
| (19:07:15) Kurt: 2 You're looking well. Shame. I liked the stick.

(19:07:29) Kurt: 1 You must be tired/tyred<????>.

(19:07:45) Kurt: 2 Not too bad. I've just taken my tablets. Sharp as a knife now.
|}

* The chat guesses that the tablets are Oxxypro tablets. Some speculate that perhaps they are Ceretin based upon the "Sharp as a knife" comment. Note that Kurt's key is still having trouble making out words.

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
| (19:08:02) Kurt: 1 It's a long way to come for a place<????> like this.

(19:08:18) Kurt: 2 It's quiet/quite<????>... secluded... You didn't have to come.

(19:08:30) Kurt: 1 You knew/new<????> I would.

(19:08:39) Kurt: 2 I told you not to/too<????>.

(19:08:52) Kurt: 1 I tend not to do what I'm told. I had to see you/CU<????>... I had to find out why you/YU<????> - why you/YU<????> would kill. Symbol is tea<????5%>. Or me.
|}

* Symbol is tea probably means [[Cymbalisty]]. Thus, Kurt seems to be saying "I had to find out why you would kill Cymbalisty. Or me."

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
| (19:09:08) Kurt: 2 I never tried to hurt you. They wanted me to, but I wouldn't. Your key warned you about the gas, right? And in the pharmacy?<????> I could have taken you out if I'd wanted.

(19:09:20) Kurt: 1 So what stopped you?

(19:09:29) Kurt: 2 What stopped you turning me in?

(19:09:42) Kurt: 1 ...Well, the police... leap to conclusions<????>. If you tell me why you did this I can help make your case. I have friends there.

(19:09:55) Kurt: 2 Kurt/curt<????> ... noble Kurt... there are other ways round this. We don't need the police in the middle, coming between us... This assignment/sign meant<????> ... it wasn't regulation for me, you know. With you... I had fun. More than I deserved. You're smart. And cute - even without the stick. I didn't have to fake things.

(19:10:09) Kurt: 1 How am I supposed to believe that? I can't believe a word you -<inc????>

(19:10:17) Kurt: 2 Kurt -<inc????>

(19:10:25) Kurt: 1 No, I'm not falling for any of -<inc????>

(19:10:38) Kurt: 2 It's not too late. We can still help each other.

(19:10:46) Kurt: 1 I don't need your help!
|}

* During this dialogue, Kurt and Miranda have been circling each other (according to the thermal images).

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
| (19:10:59) Kurt: 2 No, Kurt, listen to me. Listen. We need each other. Do you think we're alone up here? I've called in my position. There are agents on their way to pick me up, right now. If I explain... you could find them very welcoming.

(19:11:05) Kurt: 1 I don't think so.

(19:11:19) Kurt: 2 How long are you going to keep this up? You're a sharp guy. You know the odds are against you. It's time to cut your losses. Cut the baggage<????> loose.

(19:11:28) Kurt: 1 No. None of this was her fault.

(19:11:48) Kurt: 2 Who's was it? Who got you into this mess? What's your excuse? At least I know why I'm doing all this.

(19:11:48) Kurt: 2 Who's was it? Who got you into this mess? What's your excuse? At least I know why I'm doing all this.

(19:11:48) Kurt: 2 Who's was it? Who got you into this mess? What's your excuse? At least I know why I'm doing all this.

(19:12:04) Kurt: 1 So explain it. What's so important you'll kill for it? The grey<????7%> diary?

(19:12:17) Kurt: 2 We had to get it back. It was about the experiments... the early Cube tests. We couldn't let Violet tell Earth what Granier discovered - the kind of damage the Cube could do.
|}

* The repetition seems to be an error through the chat. It is doubtful [[Miranda]] would repeat the same thing three times. Also, Miranda speaks of agents on their way to pick her up. Thus, one can speculate that she is either part of an organization or is at least currently affiliated with one.
* "Grey diary" is most likely the Granier diary.
* Also, the according to [[Miranda]] the [[Cube]] seems to be dangerous. Exactly what is it that we are searching for??? Furthermore, there were originally tests done with regards to the [[Cube]] that resulted in damage. These tests probably are the ones mentioned in the [[Granier]] diary.

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
| (19:12:26) Kurt: 1 Is that why you tried to steal it? To use it as a weapon?

(19:12:38) Kurt: 2 We're just trying to take back what's rightfully ours. The Academy have fumbled<????> around with it for centuries... they're children. Look where it is now, thanks to kite way. Imagine if someone from Earth finds the Cube and keeps it for themselves. With their record, it could be the end of both worlds.

(19:13:04) Kurt: 1 You really believe that, don't you?

(19:13:18) Kurt: 2 Of course. It's the greater good, the lesser evil... and it's worth a few sacrifices... Give her up, Kurt. I can get you a deal if you let me explain and you hand over violet<????>.
|}

* We realize that it this point [[Miranda]] has been implying [[Kurt]] sacrifice Violet.
* Also, it seems that there might be another faction. One could speculate that there are two scenarios. [[Miranda]] could be a member of 3P and some other group (or someone else) brought the [[Cube]] to Earth. Thus [[Miranda]] is trying to retrieve the Cube from Earth. Or, [[Miranda]] could be part of that other group and 3P stole the [[Cube]].
* Note that it is still unclear whether [[Miranda]] is on the "good"-side or the "bad"-side.

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
| (19:13:31) Kurt: 1 Why...?

(19:13:43) Kurt: 2 There has to be<????unkn>. Someone has to take the fall. We're pretty good at<????> any picture we like for the police. Leave violet<????> behind and the two of us can be in the clear. We can start again somewhere... a little cottage in harbin<????>... a villa in al err done<????>... together.

(19:13:56) Kurt: 1 Why her?

(19:14:06) Kurt: 2 I want to be with you, Kurt. And I want you to be committed to me. I love you. Show me you feel the same way.

(19:14:13) Kurt: 1 I don't even know your name.

(19:14:25) Kurt: 2 You know me.

(19:14:30) duckiemonster: Kurt, don't step backwards.
|}

* The chat had noticed what could have been a hot spot in the thermal imaging and thus attempted to warn [[Kurt]] not to move near it.

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
| (19:14:32) Kurt: 1 Tell me the truth.<????> Just once.

(19:14:43) Kurt: 2 Caroline.<????>
|}

* Thus, we now have a new name to call [[Miranda]]. However the last name has met with interference and thus no one can be sure of what it was. For that mattter, no one can know whether [[Miranda]] is telling the truth, especially after the next events.
* At this point, dialogue ceases in the chat. The thermal images seem to show them close together, almost as if they are embracing. Eventually, it becomes clear that they are fighting. The images are sporadic and eventually shows [[Kurt]] kneeled over [[Miranda]] who is now lying down on the floor. [[Kurt]] stands up, pauses with his hand to his mouth (it is unsure whether he his biting his nails or simply covering his mouth) and then walks off.
* After [[Kurt]] leaves the camera's view, the thermal images stop updating. "Key Connection Disrupted" is displayed. [[Kurt]] also logs out of the channel.
* There is no response from [[Kurt]] nor any sign that [[Violet]] has made it to the mines. Connection with [[Kurt]]'s key is never re-established and the server eventually shuts down later that day.

==Speculations==
* The most major speculation is whether or not [[Miranda]] (Caroline) has been killed by [[Kurt]]. Many have decided that the images show that Kurt has killed Miranda and ran off. However, there are many possibilities. Kurt could have knocked Miranda unconcious and gone for help. There are even more possible reasons to which why the signal was disrupted after Kurt left the room.
* As of this entry, there has been no sign that [[Violet]] has reached the mines. One cannot assume that Violet is not already in the mines at this time. It is more likely that both Kurt and Violet are currently dealing with the situation and simply do not have time to post an update.
* We still have no idea of the importance of the ferrogramatograph that Violet brought with her to the mines, nor how it will be used in this situation.
* This event is the second time Kurt has been in a dangerous situation with Miranda, the first being when she tried to blow him up. Including the events at [[Gillit Road]], this event is the third time Kurt has been placed in a dangerous situation since the Earth has been introduced to Perplex City.
* Miranda (Caroline) has given a lot of additional information to speculate upon involving organizations, the Cube, Sente Kiteway, and the Academy. However, given her propensity for lying, all of the data must be verified before trusted.
* Given the uncertainty of the end of the Mine Manhunt event, we most likely will only have Kurt's and maybe Violet's word as to what happened to Miranda. Given the magnitude of the situation and the ramifications for Kurt, one cannot be sure of the verisimilitude of any statements about Miranda until corroborating evidence is given. However, it is more likely Kurt would be lying about Miranda being alive (to cover up that he had killed her) than Kurt lying about Miranda being dead (thus leaving us unaware that Miranda was alive).
* These speculations were made after the events in the Silburn-Griggs Mine. Thus they are subject to change as soon as more information comes in.

==References==
*The IRC chat logs of the event [[Silburn-Griggs_IRC_chatlogs]]
*The Silburn-Griggs Mine website [http://www.silburn-griggs.com/ link]

*'''The Path of Least Time, [[Kurt]]'s blog'''
**entry, 19-MAY-06 "Silburn-Griggs" ([http://www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/05/silburngriggs.html link])
**entry, 20-MAY-06 "Unknown" ([http://www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/05/unknown.html link])
**entry, 20-MAY-06 "Everything closing in" ([http://www.pathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/05/everything_clos.html link])
**entry, 20-MAY-06 "Entering Silburn-Griggs" ([http://www.pathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/05/entering_silbur.html link])

Leitmarks

2006-04-30T07:47:30Z

Buzman: /* Known awards */

==General==
*Discreet, formal awards for achievement in the [[Perplex City Academy Games]]
*Awarded not soley to winners, but to competitors who have most stretched their personal boundaries over the course of a competition
*Worn on the sleeve as a quiet, humble way of showing pride in self and city
*In ancient times, Leitmarks were awarded for cunning tactics during the heat of combat, battle-winning strategy, or on rare occasions even for personal valor
*Secret societies and religious groups have produced their own Leitmarks, to recognize one another discreetly in a public forum
*The people of Perplex City seem divided for and against giving Leitmarks to Earth-based Cube hunters.

==Known awards==
*The [[City Star]], presented by the [[Perplex City Council]] to popular rock band [[Roll For Damage]], for their strong public stance to get youth involved in political issues
*333 Earth residents received a special Leitmark in [[Parcels|parcels]] from [[Sente]] for volunteering to hunt for the Cube.
*Customers purchasing a started package from the [[Firebox]] catalogue received a Leitmark reading "LOST"
*Virutal Leitmarks are awarded to Earth-based Cube hunters based on total points earned by solving cards
**[[Image:Redleitmark.gif]] Red leitmarks are awarded at 950 points
**[[Image:Orangeleitmark.gif]] Orange at 2,300
**[[Image:Yellowleitmark.gif]] Yellow at 4,500
**[[Image:Greenleitmark.gif]] Green at 5,900
**[[Image:Blueleitmark.gif]] Blue at 7,900
**Academy sources say the Leitmarks are available through to black and silver, but the points level are being held under close guard until they have been earned
**All Leitmarks earned are posted to individuals once they have entered their addresses
**Letters across the green Leitmark read, "And [[Gyvann]] said doubt not that the cube speaks or that its voice is heard"
**A braille puzzle on the blue Leitmark spells, "ICAN SEE YOU"

*Participants in the [[London PCAG event]] received Leitmarks bearing the [[PCAG]] logo
*[[Mind Candy]] employees have a special company Leitmark

<gallery>
Image:Earth_leitmark.jpg|333 Leitmark from Sente's [[Parcels|parcels]]
Image:Leitmark_3d.jpg|Virtual Leitmarks, via the Sentinel
Image:Fireboxleitmark.jpg|"LOST" Leitmark from the [[Firebox]] catalogue
Image:Green.jpg|Green "Virtual" Leitmark
Image:Leitletter.jpg|Red, orange and yellow "Virtual" Leitmarks with Sente's letter
Image:Pcagleitmark.jpg|[[London PCAG event]] Leitmark
Image:Mindcandyleitmark.jpg|[[Mind Candy]]'s Leitmark
</gallery>

==Sente's Letter==
{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|

Dear Player,

I am pleased to award you your Leitmark, in recognition of the hard work you have put into helping the people of Perplex City find the Receda Cube. We are very grateful for your assisstance, and hope that this will be the beginning of a long relationship between our two worlds.

Regards,

[signed Sente]

Master of the Perplex City Academy

|}

==References==
*'''The Perplex City Sentinel'''
**article, 02-MAY-05 "[[Sente|Kiteway]] Cheapens Honour of [[Leitmarks]]" ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/04/kiteway_cheapen.html link])
**article, 13-JUL-05 "[[Roll For Damage|RFD]] Awarded [[City Star]]" ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/07/rfd_awarded_cit.html link])
**article, 13-FEB-06 "Virtual [[Leitmarks]] Debut on Earth" ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/02/virtual_leitmar.html link])
**letters, 23-FEB-06, "Earthly Leitmarks" ([http://qube.netninja.com/pxcmirrors/20060223-0700/perplexcitysentinel.com/letters/index.html link])

Puzzle card symbols

2006-03-18T19:00:35Z

Buzman: /* A list of cards and their symbols: */

{{CardCat}}

== General ==
Some of the cards have faint playing card symbols on. It has been speculated on [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11528&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30 Unfiction] that these may be a deck order for a solitaire cipher appearing on [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=243 Card 243]. So far, all symbols appear on cards with prime numbers, so this list will reflect that, until proven otherwise.

== A chart showing cards in order: ==

Note the groupings of playing card symbols goes Club-Diamond-Heart-Spade, from Ace to 2 (ace high), forming 13 sets of 3 letters.

Other notes:
* Don't trust the black colouring 100% in the card catalogue - there may be a couple of cards that don't match by that alone - the original card should be re-checked to ensure accuracy of the black colourings.
* Cards aren't necessarily evenly cut down or across the middle of each letter, making calculating possibilities difficult.
* The font used is a simple thick seriffed font.

{| cellpadding=10 border=1
|-----
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| Clubs
|
| Diamonds
|
| Hearts
|
| Spades
|-----
| Ace
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=211 211]
|
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=083 083]
|
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=151 151]
|
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=017 017]
|-----
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|
| I
|
| S
|
| T
|
|-----
| K
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=113 113]
|
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=053 053]
|
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=173 173]
|
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=023 023]
|-----
|
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| O
|
| L
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| E
|
|-----
| Q
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=011 011]
|
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=137 137]
|
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=149 149]
|
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=059 059]
|-----
|
|
| T
|
| H
|
| E
|
|-----
| J
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=019 019]
|
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=107 107]
|
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=251 251]
|
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=043 043]
|-----
|
|
| C
|
| U
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| B
|
|-----
| 10
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=079 079]
|
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=181 181]
|
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=179 179]
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| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=047 047]
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| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=109 109]
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| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=089 089]
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== Full known letter compilation: ==
'''/IST/OLE/THE/CUB/EHE/LPM/E../.../.../.../.../.../.../'''

== A list of cards and their symbols: ==
{| cellpadding=5
|-
| | [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=002 002]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=003 003]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=005 005]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=007 007]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=011 011 - Revelation]
| (Q of Clubs)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=013 013 - Sphinx]
| (8 of Diamonds)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=017 017 - Easy As...]
| (A of Spades)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=019 019 - Magic Numbers]
| (J of Clubs)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=023 023 - Pack 'O' Stars]
| (K of Spades)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=029 029]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=031 031]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=037 037]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=041 041 - Whipsmart Wordsearch]
| (9 of Diamonds)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=043 043 - Use Your Anterior Cingulate]
| (J of Spades)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=047 047 - Opposites Attract]
| (9 of Clubs)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=053 053 - Etaoin Schrdlu]
| (K of Diamonds)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=059 059 - Urban Myths]
| (Q of Spades)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=061 061]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=067 067]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=071 071]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=073 073 - Animal Magic]
| (8 of Hearts)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=079 079 - Strange Loops]
| (10 of Clubs)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=083 083 - Pawnbroking]
| (A of Diamonds)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=089 089 - Forever Foe]
| (8 of Clubs)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=097 097]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=101 101]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=103 103]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=107 107 - Blockword]
| (J of Diamonds)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=109 109 - Infinite Series]
| (9 of Hearts)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=113 113 - A Capital Idea]
| (K of Clubs)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=127 127]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=131 131]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=137 137 - Sub Rosa]
| (Q of Diamonds)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=139 139 - This Sentence Is False]
| (9 of Spades)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=149 149 - Complex Basic]
| (Q of Hearts)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=151 151 - Crazy Talk]
| (A of Hearts)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=157 157]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=163 163]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=167 167]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=173 173 - The 14-15 Puzzle]
| (K of Hearts)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=179 179 - By Another Name]
| (10 of Hearts)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=181 181 - Down, A, B, Up, Up, Right]
| (10 of Diamonds)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=191 191]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=193 193]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=197 197]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=199 199]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=211 211 - Molecular]
| (A of Clubs)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=223 223]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=227 227]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=229 229]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=233 233]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=239 239]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=241 241 - T-L-P]
| (10 of Spades)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=251 251 - The Thirteenth Labour]
| (J of Hearts)
|}

== Primes ==
54 Prime numbers under 255 are as follows:

2 3 5 7 11 13 17 19 23 29 31 37 41 43 47 53 59 61 67 71 73 79 83 89 97 101 103 107 109 113 127 131 137 139 149 151 157 163 167 173 179 181 191 193 197 199 211 223 227 229 233 239 241 251

Puzzle card symbols

2006-03-18T18:57:52Z

Buzman: /* A chart showing cards in order: */

{{CardCat}}

== General ==
Some of the cards have faint playing card symbols on. It has been speculated on [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11528&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30 Unfiction] that these may be a deck order for a solitaire cipher appearing on [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=243 Card 243]. So far, all symbols appear on cards with prime numbers, so this list will reflect that, until proven otherwise.

== A chart showing cards in order: ==

Note the groupings of playing card symbols goes Club-Diamond-Heart-Spade, from Ace to 2 (ace high), forming 13 sets of 3 letters.

Other notes:
* Don't trust the black colouring 100% in the card catalogue - there may be a couple of cards that don't match by that alone - the original card should be re-checked to ensure accuracy of the black colourings.
* Cards aren't necessarily evenly cut down or across the middle of each letter, making calculating possibilities difficult.
* The font used is a simple thick seriffed font.

{| cellpadding=10 border=1
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|-----
| Ace
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=211 211]
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| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=083 083]
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| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=151 151]
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| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=079 079]
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| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=047 047]
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| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=109 109]
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== Full known letter compilation: ==
'''/IST/OLE/THE/CUB/EHE/LPM/E../.../.../.../.../.../.../'''

== A list of cards and their symbols: ==
{| cellpadding=5
|-
| | [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=002 002]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=003 003]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=005 005]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=007 007]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=011 011 - Revelation]
| (Q of Clubs)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=013 013 - Sphinx]
| (8 of Diamonds)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=017 017 - Easy As...]
| (A of Spades)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=019 019 - Magic Numbers]
| (J of Clubs)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=023 023 - Pack 'O' Stars]
| (K of Spades)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=029 029]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=031 031]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=037 037]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=041 041 - Whipsmart Wordsearch]
| (9 of Diamonds)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=043 043 - Use Your Anterior Cingulate]
| (J of Spades)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=047 047 - Opposites Attract]
| (? of Clubs)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=053 053 - Etaoin Schrdlu]
| (K of Diamonds)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=059 059 - Urban Myths]
| (Q of Spades)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=061 061]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=067 067]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=071 071]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=073 073 - Animal Magic]
| (8 of Hearts)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=079 079 - Strange Loops]
| (10 of Clubs)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=083 083 - Pawnbroking]
| (A of Diamonds)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=089 089 - Forever Foe]
| (8 of Clubs)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=097 097]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=101 101]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=103 103]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=107 107 - Blockword]
| (J of Diamonds)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=109 109 - Infinite Series]
| (9 of Hearts)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=113 113 - A Capital Idea]
| (K of Clubs)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=127 127]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=131 131]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=137 137 - Sub Rosa]
| (Q of Diamonds)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=139 139 - This Sentence Is False]
| (9 of Spades)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=149 149 - Complex Basic]
| (Q of Hearts)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=151 151 - Crazy Talk]
| (A of Hearts)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=157 157]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=163 163]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=167 167]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=173 173 - The 14-15 Puzzle]
| (K of Hearts)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=179 179 - By Another Name]
| (10 of Hearts)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=181 181 - Down, A, B, Up, Up, Right]
| (10 of Diamonds)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=191 191]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=193 193]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=197 197]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=199 199]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=211 211 - Molecular]
| (A of Clubs)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=223 223]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=227 227]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=229 229]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=233 233]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=239 239]
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=241 241 - T-L-P]
| (10 of Spades)
|-
| [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=251 251 - The Thirteenth Labour]
| (J of Hearts)
|}

== Primes ==
54 Prime numbers under 255 are as follows:

2 3 5 7 11 13 17 19 23 29 31 37 41 43 47 53 59 61 67 71 73 79 83 89 97 101 103 107 109 113 127 131 137 139 149 151 157 163 167 173 179 181 191 193 197 199 211 223 227 229 233 239 241 251

Leaked E-mails

2005-11-30T00:00:56Z

Buzman: /* Senior Fellows Meet with Sente */

On Wendesday 16th November 2005, Perplex City players who had completed the set of four blue hex cards were sent an e-mail congratulating them from the Academy.

However, it seems that the Academy's e-mail system managed to ''leak'' some internal e-mails at the bottom of these e-mails sent out to players. Each player so far has received a different e-mail fragment. They are arranged below in date order.

The top portion of the e-mail reads:

<div style="background-color: #d6d6d6; border: thin grey solid; padding: 10px;">"Dear [player name],

Congratulations, you've solved a set of four Perplex City cards. We've rewarded you by [[Leaderboard|doubling your points]] for each of the cards in the set.

Your Perplex Point total is now ''[total]''. You have solved ''[x]'' cards.

We in Perplex City would like to thank you for your continued dedication to our cause. With your help, we are certain that the Receda Cube will be found and returned safely.

Sincerely, 
The Puzzle Scribe Team 
Perplex City Academy"</div>

Then follows an error code:

<div style="background-color: #d6d6d6; border: thin grey solid; padding: 10px;">
"f8080:xx95034 
internal error academail 
criticalerror 420 
error-authconflict 
error-redirect 
error-handover 
error-output 
fatal-close"</div>

'''The E-mails'''

Please post your leaked e-mail here, in chronological order. Feel free to add relative links to topics as you see fit.

==Senior Fellows Meet with Sente==
--------------

===10 Oct. 2003 3.18pm===

From: [[Astrid Lindstrom]] 
To: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
Subject: SFC 
Date: 10 Oct. 2003 3.18pm

Lord, that was a difficult meeting.

===10 Oct. 2003 3.19pm===

From: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
To: [[Astrid Lindstrom]] 
Subject: SFC 
Date: 10 Oct. 2003 3.19pm

Ah, yes. Our dear [[Inari Ekeba|Professor Ekeba]] can become a little... agitated.

===10 Oct. 2003 3.21pm===

From: [[Astrid Lindstrom]] 
To: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
Subject: SFC 
Date: 10 Oct. 2003 3.21pm

I can't say that Prof Kiteway was being particularly reasonable.

===10 Oct. 2003 3.21pm===

From: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
To: [[Astrid Lindstrom]] 
Subject: SFC 
Date: 10 Oct. 2003 3.21pm

There's a history there, you know. They've been arguing about that issue for years.

===10 Oct. 2003 3.22pm===

From: [[Astrid Lindstrom]] 
To: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
Subject: SFC 
Date: 10 Oct. 2003 3.22pm

So why won't he just allow her to do her Cube research then? It seems a perfectly sensible request - she's head of Natural Sciences, one would have thought it was her field of expertise.

===10 Oct. 2003 3.24pm===

From: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
To: [[Astrid Lindstrom]] 
Subject: SFC 
Date: 10 Oct. 2003 3.24pm

Ah. Wheels within wheels.

===10 Oct. 2003 3.25pm===

From: [[Astrid Lindstrom]] 
To: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
Subject: SFC 
Date: 10 Oct. 2003 3.25pm

What do you mean?

===10 Oct. 2003 3.27pm===

From: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
To: [[Astrid Lindstrom]] 
Subject: SFC 
Date: 10 Oct. 2003 3.27pm

Just that he has his own research interests and perhaps doesn't want anyone else
to encroach on them.

===10 Oct. 2003 3.28pm===

From: [[Astrid Lindstrom]] 
To: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
Subject: SFC 
Date: 10 Oct. 2003 3.28pm

Oh. Right. Heh. Not too sinister then... I thought she might have had some actual reason for that threat to steal the thing.

==Sneaky!==
--------------

===8 Jan. 2004 2.28am===

From: name withheld 
To: name withheld 
Subject: 
Date: 8 Jan. 2004 2.28am

It's not my fault. I simply mistook the contact. The contact gave the
appropriate response to the feeder line and correctly completed the
third element. I barely gave anything away before realising the error. She
didn't appear suspicious. Contact correctly identified within two
hours. I don't think this need go further up the line. Please do not refer
to [[V]].

===8 Jan. 2004 2.31am===

From: name withheld 
To: name withheld 
Subject: 
Date: 8 Jan. 2004 2.31am

I don't think you appreciate the gravity of the situation. With only a week to
go, the entire project could have been compromised. I will need to consider this
further.

==Sick Kiteway on Ball-Night==
--------------

===15 Jan. 2004 3.28pm===

From: [[Violet Kiteway]] 
To: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
Subject: Re: Party arrangements 
Date: 15 Jan. 2004 3.28pm

Hiya - sorry, you know I said I was coming down with something? Well, it's
turned into definite flu: headache, achey joints etc. I don't think I can make
it tonight. Scarlett's coming, though, isn't she? I'm sure it'll be a great
success as usual.

V.

===15 Jan. 2004 3.55pm===

From: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
To: [[Violet Kiteway]] 
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Party arrangements 
Date: 15 Jan. 2004 3.55pm

No no. I'll be fine. Already got a diagnosis from the home system. It's just
flu. A night in bed and I'll be fine tmrw. Bad timing I know.

V.

==Lettie wants a favour==
--------------
===3 April 2005 12.17pm===

From: [[Scarlett Kiteway]] 
To: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
Subject: Favour.... 
Date: 3 April 2005 12.17pm

[[Sente Kiteway|Dad]].... would you let [[Violet Kiteway|Violet]] know that I borrowed [[Violet Kiteway's Embroidered Bag|her embroidered bag]] and, well, kind of spilled juice on it.... I promise I'll get her a new one, honest, but I know she'll be cross and it'd be so better coming from you... Pleeease?

xxx
[[Scarlett Kiteway|Lettie]]

===3 April 2005 1.56pm===

From: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
To: [[Scarlett Kiteway]] 
Subject: Favour.... 
Date: 3 April 2005 1.56pm

Dear [[Scarlett Kiteway|Lettie]],

Yes, I've told [[Violet Kiteway|Violet]]. You're right, she was cross. Don't worry about getting her a new one - I've told her to treat herself to a new bag and I'll pay for it. Just don't do it again!

Love,
[[Sente Kiteway|Dad]]

===3 April 2005 3.35pm===

From: [[Scarlett Kiteway]] 
To: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
Subject: Favour.... 
Date: 3 April 2005 3.35pm

:-D. Thanks [[Sente Kiteway|Dad]] you're the best!

xxx
[[Scarlett Kiteway|Lettie]],

==Uncle calls Neices==
--------------

===10 June 2005 2.27pm===

From: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
To: [[Violet Kiteway]], [[Scarlett Kiteway]] 
Subject: Tea 
Date: 10 June 2005 2.27pm

Your Aunty [[Annaliese Adamek]] and I feel it's far too long since we last saw you. Would you girls be free for tea tomorrow afternoon? Say 4pm?

Love, 
Uncle Sanj

===10 June 2005 2.32pm===

From: [[Scarlett Kiteway]] 
To: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
Subject: Tea 
Date: 10 June 2005 2.32pm

Ooooh... lovely! Don't suppose Aunty [[Annliese Adamek|Annaliese]] is going to make her *coffee cake* is she....?

===10 June 2005 2.33pm===

From: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
To: [[Scarlett Kiteway]] 
Subject: Tea 
Date: 10 June 2005 2.33pm

Could be ;)

===10 June 2005 8.27pm===

From: [[Violet Kiteway]] 
To: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
Subject: Tea 
Date: 10 June 2005 8.27pm

Sorry Uncle Sanj, I can't this weekend, I've got a big project I'm working on. Maybe another time?

===10 June 2005 8.48pm===

From: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
To: [[Violet Kiteway]] 
Subject: Tea 
Date: 10 June 2005 8.48pm

Oh dear, that is disappointing. You can't even take an hour off to come and tell us about this big exciting project?

===10 June 2005 8.54pm===

From: [[Violet Kiteway]] 
To: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
Subject: Tea 
Date: 10 June 2005 8.54pm

Not this weekend, sorry. Maybe next weekend?

==Sente Calls Anna, Urgently==
--------------

===14 June 2005 4.01pm===

From: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
To: [[Anna Heath]] 
Subject: Confidential matter 
Date: 14 June 2005 4.01pm

[[Anna Heath|Anna]] -

Can you come and see me immediately? There's an extremely urgent matter
I need to discuss with you.

S.

===14 June 2005 4.03pm===

From: [[Anna Heath]] 
To: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
Subject: Confidential matter 
Date: 14 June 2005 4.03pm

I'm just going into a meeting of the CRT. Can it wait half an hour?

===14 June 2005 4.04pm===

From: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
To: [[Anna Heath]] 
Subject: Confidential matter 
Date: 14 June 2005 4.04pm

I'm afraid not. Cancel your meeting.

===14 June 2005 4.38pm===

From: [[Anna Heath]] 
To: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
Subject: Confidential matter 
Date: 14 June 2005 4.38pm

[[Aiko Entrescore|Aiko's]] personnel file is attached. As you can see we've always been aware that
she was strongly religious. I do not see that this has the slightest implication
for her work.

===14 June 2005 4.39pm===

From: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
To: [[Anna Heath]] 
Subject: Confidential matter 
Date: 14 June 2005 4.39pm

I disagree. This information is certainly evidence in the theft of the Cube. I'm turning it over to the proper authorities now.

===14 June 2005 4.46pm===

From: [[Anna Heath]] 
To: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
Subject: Confidential matter 
Date: 14 June 2005 4.46pm

Honestly, I can't believe [[Aiko Entrescore|Aiko]] had anything to do with that! I'm surprised you're being taken in by what is obviously a piece of spiteful misinformation. And even if it is true, surely it would be logical for [[Aiko Entrescore|Aiko]] to be particularly motivated to bring the [[Receda Cube|Cube]] home, rather than wanting to transport it to another world? This simply doesn't make sense.

===14 June 2005 4.54pm===

From: [[Anna Heath]] 
To: [[Roberto Solitano]] 
Subject: Confidential 
Date: 14 June 2005 4.54pm

Can I come and see you urgently this afternoon, please? I have a problem and really need to talk it through.

==Kurt is NOT dating Violet!==
--------------

===7 Sept. 2005 3.23pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
Subject: Tonight 
Date: 7 Sept. 2005 3.23pm

Great! Don't suppose any of [[Violet Kiteway|Violet's]] friends coming tonight are girls, are they? :-D

===7 Sept. 2005 3.27pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
Subject: Tonight 
Date: 7 Sept. 2005 3.27pm

<nowiki>:-D</nowiki>. I'll make sure I wear a clean shirt. Hey - how long have you and Violet been together?

===7 Sept. 2005 3.45pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
Subject: Tonight 
Date: 7 Sept. 2005 3.45pm

Really? ***Blush*** I just thought... since you guys seem to hang out together
so much... and you don't have another girlfriend... I just assumed.... Sorry.

===7 Sept. 2005 3.46pm===

From: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Tonight 
Date: 7 Sept. 2005 3.46pm

Grrr. Does no one remember that girl in the anthro team I went out with for *six weeks* in the spring?!

===7 Sept. 2005 3.48pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
Subject: Tonight 
Date: 7 Sept. 2005 3.48pm

Sorry... :-(

===7 Sept. 2005 3.50pm===

From: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Tonight 
Date: 7 Sept. 2005 3.50pm

Hey, it's OK. Everyone seems to think so.

==Camaraderie==
--------------

===9 Sept. 2005 9.36am===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.36am

Oh yeah, cheers for chucking your lemonade over that. :-)

===9 Sept. 2005 9.38am===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.38am

How are you feeling this morning?

===9 Sept. 2005 9.40am===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.40am 

Wishing my key didn't make so much noise?

===9 Sept. 2005 9.41am===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.41am

I thought you had the Rambler X50? Absolutely silent running?

===9 Sept. 2005 9.42am===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.42am

Still. Too. Loud.

===9 Sept. 2005 9.43am===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.43am

Ah. Yes. I see. Still, it was a good night.

===9 Sept. 2005 9.47am===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.47am

No problem. This kind of emergency is just what they train us for in the Defence Forces. That and escorting the drunk-and-disorderly home.

===9 Sept. 2005 9.48am===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.48am

Yeah, cheers for that too! Don't remember a huge amount after that third Mazy Slammer....

===9 Sept. 2005 9.50am===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.50am

Oh don't worry, you were perfectly civil if a bit emphatic on the subject of the things you insisted I didn't tell anyone else ever ever ever.

===9 Sept. 2005 10.12am===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 10.12am

What -things- exactly?

===9 Sept. 2005 10.13am===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 10.13am

Ah, that would be telling.

===9 Sept. 2005 10.14am===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 10.14am

No, seriously, what -things-?

===9 Sept. 2005 10.15am===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 10.15am

Remember, I've been trained to withstand torture. You have no need to fear. Your secret is safe with me, Tristan....

===9 Sept. 2005 10.16am===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 10.16am

I'm going to be buying you drinks from now until forever, aren't I?

===9 Sept. 2005 10.17am===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 10.17am

Oh yes.

==Scarlett reports from Tanraga==
--------------

===21 Sept. 2005 9.34pm===

From: [[Scarlett Kiteway]] 
To: [[Sente Kiteway]], [[Violet Kiteway]] 
Subject: Pix! 
Date: 21 Sept. 2005 9.34pm

Hey guys

Just to let you know I'm having a great time! Soooo beautiful here, as you can see from attached pic - it's tiring though... see the tall pine in the distance? That's where we had to get to by nightfall!

Love,
[[Scarlett Kiteway|Scarlett]]

==Caine's Mischief in the Founder's Gallery==
--------------

===23 Sept. 2005 8.38am===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 8.38am

Have you been through Founder's Gallery this morning

===23 Sept. 2005 8.40am===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 8.40am

I'm not telling you. You have to see it for yourself. Seriously. Go now
before they wash it off.

===23 Sept. 2005 9.12am===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.12am

That's brilliant! Who did it?

===23 Sept. 2005 9.15am===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.15am

If I tell you, are you sure you can keep it to yourself?

===23 Sept. 2005 9.16am===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.16am

Of course. Cross my heart and hope to die.

===23 Sept. 2005 9.17am===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Von Lubick]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.17am 

Is that one of your weird Earthisms?

===23 Sept. 2005 9.18am===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.18am

Yeah. It means - honestly, I completely promise, I won't tell anyone.

===23 Sept. 2005 9.20am===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.20am

OK. It was [[Caine Johansson|Caine]].

===23 Sept. 2005 9.21am===

From: [[Von Lubick]] 
To: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.21am

No!!!!!!! How do you know???????

===23 Sept. 2005 9.22am===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.22am

Take a look at his hands, boy wonder ;-).

===23 Sept. 2005 9.40am===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: I would say 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.40am

That today would be a good day to go back home and call in sick a bit later.
Fortunately for you, only Von and I are in the office so far to see your
telltale fingernails. My advice is, cut them as short as you can and use
McWhirter's Reliable Remover. Old fashioned but it works. It was a nice piece of performance theatre, though.

==Wrapped around her pinky==
--------------

===23 Sept. 2005 11.22am===

From: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Coffee 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 11.22am

Hey - can you be a sweetie and just go out and get me a latte? With a muffin?
Blueberry if possible? And please remember to bring napkins because last time
you forgot.

===23 Sept. 2005 12.34am===

From: [[Anna Heath]] 
To: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
Subject: [[Von Lubik|Von]] 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 12.34pm

Kurt... asking this because I know Von looks up to you. Do you think you could find some way to let him know that getting coffee for Tippy isn't part of his job description? He doesn't need to be rude, just tell her that he has work to be getting on with. I'll have a word with her privately.

===23 Sept. 2005 1.53pm===

From: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: [[Tippy Ankron|Tippy]] 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 1.53pm 

Don't mean to interfere but you know that you don't have to get coffee for Tippy, right? She's perfectly capable of doing it herself.

===23 Sept. 2005 1.57pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
Subject: Coffee 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 1.57pm

<nowiki>:-D</nowiki>. I know, but I guess I'm the office junior so it's kind of my job, right? I mean, she wouldn't ask me if it wasn't, would she? :-).

==Laundry List==
--------------

===29 Sept. 2005 7.15am===

From: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
To: [[Patrick Azadian]] 
Subject: 
Date: 29 Sept. 2005 7.15am

P -

1. Pls check with CRR et al for status report. 
2. Do we have the agenda for the 3pm [[PCAG]] meeting? 
3. Pls chase [[Estelle Sedgewick|Sedgewick]] for her budget proposals. Again.

S.

===29 Sept. 2005 7.22am===

From: [[Patrick Azadian]] 
To: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
Subject: 
Date: 29 Sept. 2005 7.22am

Agenda is attached. CRR promise to revert shortly. Have chased Sedgewick but don't expect a great deal of joy. Shall I arrange a meeting with [[Roberto Solitano|Solitano]]?

===29 Sept. 2005 7.29am===

From: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
To: [[Patrick Azadian]] 
Subject: 
Date: 29 Sept. 2005 7.29am

That wd be helpful. Thank you. Today if possible. I may need you this evening as well - CS is looking for a financial report asap.

===29 Sept. 2005 7.32am===

From: [[Patrick Azadian]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Apologies 
Date: 29 Sept. 2005 7.32am

Might have to cancel raquetball tonight - S is trying to churn through some financial stuff today. Can we reschedule?

==Confidential Conscription==
--------------

===29 Sept. 2005 7.38am===

From: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
To: [[Lyssa Ling]] 
Subject: Briefing this afternoon 
Date: 29 Sept. 2005 7.38am

Lyssa -

Could you make time this afternoon for a meeting of the special project
team? We would appreciate your expertise in some areas that are
concerning us. I'm sure I need not remind you that the existence of this
meeting is to be kept strictly confidential. If necessary, I can tell [[Henrik Tanner|Henrik]]
I need you to assist the puzzle scribes. 5pm?

S.

===29 Sept. 2005 9.54am===

From: [[Lyssa Ling]] 
To: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
Subject: Briefing this afternoon 
Date: 29 Sept. 2005 9.54am

Sure. It's no problem re: [[Henrik Tanner|Henrik]].

==Stapler Wars==
--------------

===3 Oct. 2005 1.59pm===

From: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
To: [[Anna Heath]], [[Garnet Reed]], [[Kurt McAllister]], [[Caine Johansson]], [[Von Lubik]], [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
Subject: Stapler 
Date: 3 Oct. 2005 1.59pm

For the last time, PLEASE will you ALL stop taking my stapler!

===3 Oct. 2005 2.04pm===

From: [[Caine Johansson]], 
To: [[Anna Heath]], [[Garnet Reed]], [[Kurt McAllister]], [[Tippy Ankron]], [[Von Lubik]], [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
Subject: Stapler 
Date: 3 Oct. 2005 2.04pm

Nobody's taken your stapler, Tipper. We've all got our own.

===3 Oct. 2005 2.06pm===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Stapler 
Date: 3 Oct. 2005 2.06pm

Shhh! Don't give her ideas! She'll only start blaming him instead of us.

===3 Oct. 2005 2.07pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Stapler 
Date: 3 Oct. 2005 2.07pm 

But maybe it really was him? Maybe he put it somewhere out of the way...?

===3 Oct. 2005 2.08pm===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Stapler 
Date: 3 Oct. 2005 2.08pm

It wasn't him.

===3 Oct. 2005 2.09pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Stapler 
Date: 3 Oct. 2005 2.09pm

How do you know?

===3 Oct. 2005 2.10pm===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Stapler 
Date: 3 Oct. 2005 2.10pm

I just know, OK?

==Tippy Advances, Aiko Recrudesces==
--------------

===7 Oct. 2005 3.23pm===

From: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Tonite 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 3.23pm

Hey - Don't suppose you'd fancy getting together after work tonight? Am sooo
exhausted, was thinking just a quiet dinner at [[Melinda]]'s? Just the two of us - I
promise no discussion of work!

Tips

===7 Oct. 2005 3.29pm===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
Subject: Tonight 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 3.29pm

Sorry, I have plans tonight.

===7 Oct. 2005 4.02pm===

From: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]], [[Kurt McAllister]], [[Anna Heath]], [[Aiko Entrescore]], [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Tonite!!! 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 4.02pm

Hey guys - How do you lot fancy a wild night tonight? Dinner at [[Conundra]]? Dancing at [[Didakoi]]? Out till morning? Let's party!

Tips.

===7 Oct. 2005 4.06pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Tippy Ankron]], [[Kurt McAllister]], [[Anna Heath]], [[Aiko Entrescore]], [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Tonite!!! 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 4.06pm

Hey, did you leave Garnet off the list? Shouldn't we ask him too?

===7 Oct. 2005 4.08pm===

From: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]], [[Kurt McAllister]], [[Anna Heath]], [[Aiko Entrescore]], [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Tonite!!! 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 4.08pm

No, I think [[Garnet Reed|Mr Chest-full-of-medals]] has more important things to be doing than hanging out with us.

===7 Oct. 2005 4.09pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Tippy Ankron]], [[Kurt McAllister]], [[Anna Heath]], [[Aiko Entrescore]], [[Caine Johanssen]] 
Subject: Tonite!!! 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 4.09pm

<nowiki>:-D</nowiki> What did Garnet ever do to you?

===7 Oct. 2005 4.11pm===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
Subject: Tonite!!! 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 4.11pm

[[Tippy Ankron|Tippy]]. I would appreciate it if you did not refer to [[Garnet Reed|Garnet]] in such a disrespectful way. He has been a member of the defence forces of this city for many years, has assisted in the capture of numerous criminals and has been awarded every one of those "chest full of medals" for distinguished service. When you've done anything so worthwhile, you'll have earned the right to criticise.

===7 Oct. 2005 4.13pm===

From: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
To: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
Subject: Tonite!!! 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 4.13pm

Hey! Who tipped your wheel Aiko? Garnet can be a bit stuck-up is all I was trying to say.

===7 Oct. 2005 4.15pm===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
Subject: Tonite!!! 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 4.15pm

Well, don't say it to me.

===7 Oct. 2005 4.17pm===

From: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
To: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
Subject: Tonite!!! 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 4.17pm

What did he ever do for you? You got the hots for him or something?

Leaked E-mails

2005-11-29T21:33:58Z

Buzman: /* Stapler Wars */

On Wendesday 16th November 2005, Perplex City players who had completed the set of four blue hex cards were sent an e-mail congratulating them from the Academy.

However, it seems that the Academy's e-mail system managed to ''leak'' some internal e-mails at the bottom of these e-mails sent out to players. Each player so far has received a different e-mail fragment. They are arranged below in date order.

The top portion of the e-mail reads:

<div style="background-color: #d6d6d6; border: thin grey solid; padding: 10px;">"Dear [player name],

Congratulations, you've solved a set of four Perplex City cards. We've rewarded you by [[Leaderboard|doubling your points]] for each of the cards in the set.

Your Perplex Point total is now ''[total]''. You have solved ''[x]'' cards.

We in Perplex City would like to thank you for your continued dedication to our cause. With your help, we are certain that the Receda Cube will be found and returned safely.

Sincerely, 
The Puzzle Scribe Team 
Perplex City Academy"</div>

Then follows an error code:

<div style="background-color: #d6d6d6; border: thin grey solid; padding: 10px;">
"f8080:xx95034 
internal error academail 
criticalerror 420 
error-authconflict 
error-redirect 
error-handover 
error-output 
fatal-close"</div>

'''The E-mails'''

Please post your leaked e-mail here, in chronological order. Feel free to add relative links to topics as you see fit.

==Senior Fellows Meet with Sente==
--------------

===10 Oct. 2003 3.18pm===

From: [[Astrid Lindstrom]] 
To: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
Subject: SFC 
Date: 10 Oct. 2003 3.18pm

Lord, that was a difficult meeting.

===10 Oct. 2003 3.19pm===

From: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
To: [[Astrid Lindstrom]] 
Subject: SFC 
Date: 10 Oct. 2003 3.19pm

Ah, yes. Our dear [[Inari Ekeba|Professor Ekeba]] can become a little... agitated.

===10 Oct. 2003 3.21pm===

From: [[Astrid Lindstrom]] 
To: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
Subject: SFC 
Date: 10 Oct. 2003 3.21pm

I can't say that Prof Kiteway was being particularly reasonable.

===10 Oct. 2003 3.22pm===

From: [[Astrid Lindstrom]] 
To: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
Subject: SFC 
Date: 10 Oct. 2003 3.22pm

So why won't he just allow her to do her Cube research then? It seems a perfectly sensible request - she's head of Natural Sciences, one would have thought it was her field of expertise.

===10 Oct. 2003 3.24pm===

From: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
To: [[Astrid Lindstrom]] 
Subject: SFC 
Date: 10 Oct. 2003 3.24pm

Ah. Wheels within wheels.

===10 Oct. 2003 3.25pm===

From: [[Astrid Lindstrom]] 
To: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
Subject: SFC 
Date: 10 Oct. 2003 3.25pm

What do you mean?

===10 Oct. 2003 3.27pm===

From: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
To: [[Astrid Lindstrom]] 
Subject: SFC 
Date: 10 Oct. 2003 3.27pm

Just that he has his own research interests and perhaps doesn't want anyone else
to encroach on them.

===10 Oct. 2003 3.28pm===

From: [[Astrid Lindstrom]] 
To: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
Subject: SFC 
Date: 10 Oct. 2003 3.28pm

Oh. Right. Heh. Not too sinister then... I thought she might have had some actual reason for that threat to steal the thing.

==Sneaky!==
--------------

===8 Jan. 2004 2.28am===

From: name withheld 
To: name withheld 
Subject: 
Date: 8 Jan. 2004 2.28am

It's not my fault. I simply mistook the contact. The contact gave the
appropriate response to the feeder line and correctly completed the
third element. I barely gave anything away before realising the error. She
didn't appear suspicious. Contact correctly identified within two
hours. I don't think this need go further up the line. Please do not refer
to [[V]].

===8 Jan. 2004 2.31am===

From: name withheld 
To: name withheld 
Subject: 
Date: 8 Jan. 2004 2.31am

I don't think you appreciate the gravity of the situation. With only a week to
go, the entire project could have been compromised. I will need to consider this
further.

==Sick Kiteway on Ball-Night==
--------------

===15 Jan. 2004 3.28pm===

From: [[Violet Kiteway]] 
To: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
Subject: Re: Party arrangements 
Date: 15 Jan. 2004 3.28pm

Hiya - sorry, you know I said I was coming down with something? Well, it's
turned into definite flu: headache, achey joints etc. I don't think I can make
it tonight. Scarlett's coming, though, isn't she? I'm sure it'll be a great
success as usual.

V.

===15 Jan. 2004 3.55pm===

From: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
To: [[Violet Kiteway]] 
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Party arrangements
Date: 15 Jan. 2004 3.55pm

No no. I'll be fine. Already got a diagnosis from the home system. It's just
flu. A night in bed and I'll be fine tmrw. Bad timing I know.

V.

==Lettie wants a favour==
--------------
===3 April 2005 12.17pm===

From: [[Scarlett Kiteway]] 
To: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
Subject: Favour.... 
Date: 3 April 2005 12.17pm

[[Sente Kiteway|Dad]].... would you let [[Violet Kiteway|Violet]] know that I borrowed [[Violet Kiteway's Embroidered Bag|her embroidered bag]] and, well, kind of spilled juice on it.... I promise I'll get her a new one, honest, but I know she'll be cross and it'd be so better coming from you... Pleeease?

xxx
[[Scarlett Kiteway|Lettie]]

===3 April 2005 1.56pm===

From: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
To: [[Scarlett Kiteway]] 
Subject: Favour.... 
Date: 3 April 2005 1.56pm

Dear [[Scarlett Kiteway|Lettie]],

Yes, I've told [[Violet Kiteway|Violet]]. You're right, she was cross. Don't worry about getting her a new one - I've told her to treat herself to a new bag and I'll pay for it. Just don't do it again!

Love,
[[Sente Kiteway|Dad]]

==Uncle calls Neices==
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===10 June 2005 2.27pm===

From: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
To: [[Violet Kiteway]], [[Scarlett Kiteway]] 
Subject: Tea 
Date: 10 June 2005 2.27pm

Your Aunty [[Annaliese Adamek]] and I feel it's far too long since we last saw you. Would you girls be free for tea tomorrow afternoon? Say 4pm?

Love, 
Uncle Sanj

===10 June 2005 2.32pm===

From: [[Scarlett Kiteway]] 
To: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
Subject: Tea 
Date: 10 June 2005 2.32pm

Ooooh... lovely! Don't suppose Aunty [[Annliese Adamek|Annaliese]] is going to make her *coffee cake* is she....?

===10 June 2005 2.33pm===

From: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
To: [[Scarlett Kiteway]] 
Subject: Tea 
Date: 10 June 2005 2.33pm

Could be ;)

===10 June 2005 8.27pm===

From: [[Violet Kiteway]] 
To: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
Subject: Tea 
Date: 10 June 2005 8.27pm

Sorry Uncle Sanj, I can't this weekend, I've got a big project I'm working on. Maybe another time?

===10 June 2005 8.48pm===

From: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
To: [[Violet Kiteway]] 
Subject: Tea 
Date: 10 June 2005 8.48pm

Oh dear, that is disappointing. You can't even take an hour off to come and tell us about this big exciting project?

===10 June 2005 8.54pm===

From: [[Violet Kiteway]] 
To: [[Sanjean Adamek]] 
Subject: Tea 
Date: 10 June 2005 8.54pm

Not this weekend, sorry. Maybe next weekend?

==Sente Calls Anna, Urgently==
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===14 June 2005 4.01pm===

From: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
To: [[Anna Heath]] 
Subject: Confidential matter 
Date: 14 June 2005 4.01pm

[[Anna Heath|Anna]] -

Can you come and see me immediately? There's an extremely urgent matter
I need to discuss with you.

S.

===14 June 2005 4.03pm===

From: [[Anna Heath]] 
To: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
Subject: Confidential matter 
Date: 14 June 2005 4.03pm

I'm just going into a meeting of the CRT. Can it wait half an hour?

===14 June 2005 4.04pm===

From: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
To: [[Anna Heath]] 
Subject: Confidential matter 
Date: 14 June 2005 4.04pm

I'm afraid not. Cancel your meeting.

===14 June 2005 4.38pm===

From: [[Anna Heath]] 
To: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
Subject: Confidential matter 
Date: 14 June 2005 4.38pm

[[Aiko Entrescore|Aiko's]] personnel file is attached. As you can see we've always been aware that
she was strongly religious. I do not see that this has the slightest implication
for her work.

===14 June 2005 4.39pm===

From: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
To: [[Anna Heath]] 
Subject: Confidential matter 
Date: 14 June 2005 4.39pm

I disagree. This information is certainly evidence in the theft of the Cube. I'm turning it over to the proper authorities now.

===14 June 2005 4.46pm===

From: [[Anna Heath]] 
To: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
Subject: Confidential matter 
Date: 14 June 2005 4.46pm

Honestly, I can't believe [[Aiko Entrescore|Aiko]] had anything to do with that! I'm surprised you're being taken in by what is obviously a piece of spiteful misinformation. And even if it is true, surely it would be logical for [[Aiko Entrescore|Aiko]] to be particularly motivated to bring the [[Receda Cube|Cube]] home, rather than wanting to transport it to another world? This simply doesn't make sense.

===14 June 2005 4.54pm===

From: [[Anna Heath]] 
To: [[Roberto Solitano]] 
Subject: Confidential 
Date: 14 June 2005 4.54pm

Can I come and see you urgently this afternoon, please? I have a problem and really need to talk it through.

==Kurt is NOT dating Violet!==
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===7 Sept. 2005 3.23pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
Subject: Tonight 
Date: 7 Sept. 2005 3.23pm

Great! Don't suppose any of [[Violet Kiteway|Violet's]] friends coming tonight are girls, are they? :-D

===7 Sept. 2005 3.27pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
Subject: Tonight 
Date: 7 Sept. 2005 3.27pm

<nowiki>:-D</nowiki>. I'll make sure I wear a clean shirt. Hey - how long have you and Violet been together?

===7 Sept. 2005 3.45pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
Subject: Tonight 
Date: 7 Sept. 2005 3.45pm

Really? ***Blush*** I just thought... since you guys seem to hang out together
so much... and you don't have another girlfriend... I just assumed.... Sorry.

===7 Sept. 2005 3.46pm===

From: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Tonight 
Date: 7 Sept. 2005 3.46pm

Grrr. Does no one remember that girl in the anthro team I went out with for *six weeks* in the spring?!

===7 Sept. 2005 3.48pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
Subject: Tonight 
Date: 7 Sept. 2005 3.48pm

Sorry... :-(

===7 Sept. 2005 3.50pm===

From: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Tonight 
Date: 7 Sept. 2005 3.50pm

Hey, it's OK. Everyone seems to think so.

==Camaraderie==
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===9 Sept. 2005 9.36am===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.36am

Oh yeah, cheers for chucking your lemonade over that. :-)

===9 Sept. 2005 9.38am===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.38am

How are you feeling this morning?

===9 Sept. 2005 9.40am===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.40am 

Wishing my key didn't make so much noise?

===9 Sept. 2005 9.41am===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.41am

I thought you had the Rambler X50? Absolutely silent running?

===9 Sept. 2005 9.42am===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.42am

Still. Too. Loud.

===9 Sept. 2005 9.43am===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.43am

Ah. Yes. I see. Still, it was a good night.

===9 Sept. 2005 9.47am===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.47am

No problem. This kind of emergency is just what they train us for in the Defence Forces. That and escorting the drunk-and-disorderly home.

===9 Sept. 2005 9.48am===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.48am

Yeah, cheers for that too! Don't remember a huge amount after that third Mazy Slammer....

===9 Sept. 2005 9.50am===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 9.50am

Oh don't worry, you were perfectly civil if a bit emphatic on the subject of the things you insisted I didn't tell anyone else ever ever ever.

===9 Sept. 2005 10.12am===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 10.12am

What -things- exactly?

===9 Sept. 2005 10.13am===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 10.13am

Ah, that would be telling.

===9 Sept. 2005 10.14am===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 10.14am

No, seriously, what -things-?

===9 Sept. 2005 10.15am===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 10.15am

Remember, I've been trained to withstand torture. You have no need to fear. Your secret is safe with me, Tristan....

===9 Sept. 2005 10.16am===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 10.16am

I'm going to be buying you drinks from now until forever, aren't I?

===9 Sept. 2005 10.17am===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Morning after 
Date: 9 Sept. 2005 10.17am

Oh yes.

==Scarlett reports from Tanraga==
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===21 Sept. 2005 9.34pm===

From: [[Scarlett Kiteway]] 
To: [[Sente Kiteway]], [[Violet Kiteway]] 
Subject: Pix! 
Date: 21 Sept. 2005 9.34pm

Hey guys

Just to let you know I'm having a great time! Soooo beautiful here, as you can see from attached pic - it's tiring though... see the tall pine in the distance? That's where we had to get to by nightfall!

Love,
[[Scarlett Kiteway|Scarlett]]

==Caine's Mischief in the Founder's Gallery==
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===23 Sept. 2005 8.38am===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 8.38am

Have you been through Founder's Gallery this morning

===23 Sept. 2005 8.40am===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 8.40am

I'm not telling you. You have to see it for yourself. Seriously. Go now
before they wash it off.

===23 Sept. 2005 9.12am===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.12am

That's brilliant! Who did it?

===23 Sept. 2005 9.15am===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.15am

If I tell you, are you sure you can keep it to yourself?

===23 Sept. 2005 9.16am===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.16am

Of course. Cross my heart and hope to die.

===23 Sept. 2005 9.17am===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Von Lubick]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.17am 

Is that one of your weird Earthisms?

===23 Sept. 2005 9.18am===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.18am

Yeah. It means - honestly, I completely promise, I won't tell anyone.

===23 Sept. 2005 9.20am===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.20am

OK. It was [[Caine Johansson|Caine]].

===23 Sept. 2005 9.21am===

From: [[Von Lubick]] 
To: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.21am

No!!!!!!! How do you know???????

===23 Sept. 2005 9.22am===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Yellow 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.22am

Take a look at his hands, boy wonder ;-).

===23 Sept. 2005 9.40am===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: I would say 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 9.40am

That today would be a good day to go back home and call in sick a bit later.
Fortunately for you, only Von and I are in the office so far to see your
telltale fingernails. My advice is, cut them as short as you can and use
McWhirter's Reliable Remover. Old fashioned but it works. It was a nice piece of performance theatre, though.

==Wrapped around her pinky==
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===23 Sept. 2005 11.22am===

From: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Coffee 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 11.22am

Hey - can you be a sweetie and just go out and get me a latte? With a muffin?
Blueberry if possible? And please remember to bring napkins because last time
you forgot.

===23 Sept. 2005 12.34am===

From: [[Anna Heath]] 
To: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
Subject: [[Von Lubik|Von]] 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 12.34pm

Kurt... asking this because I know Von looks up to you. Do you think you could find some way to let him know that getting coffee for Tippy isn't part of his job description? He doesn't need to be rude, just tell her that he has work to be getting on with. I'll have a word with her privately.

===23 Sept. 2005 1.53pm===

From: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: [[Tippy Ankron|Tippy]] 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 1.53pm 

Don't mean to interfere but you know that you don't have to get coffee for Tippy, right? She's perfectly capable of doing it herself.

===23 Sept. 2005 1.57pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Kurt McAllister]] 
Subject: Coffee 
Date: 23 Sept. 2005 1.57pm

<nowiki>:-D</nowiki>. I know, but I guess I'm the office junior so it's kind of my job, right? I mean, she wouldn't ask me if it wasn't, would she? :-).

==Laundry List==
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===29 Sept. 2005 7.15am===

From: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
To: [[Patrick Azadian]] 
Subject: 
Date: 29 Sept. 2005 7.15am

P -

1. Pls check with CRR et al for status report. 
2. Do we have the agenda for the 3pm [[PCAG]] meeting? 
3. Pls chase [[Estelle Sedgewick|Sedgewick]] for her budget proposals. Again.

S.

===29 Sept. 2005 7.22am===

From: [[Patrick Azadian]] 
To: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
Subject: 
Date: 29 Sept. 2005 7.22am

Agenda is attached. CRR promise to revert shortly. Have chased Sedgewick but don't expect a great deal of joy. Shall I arrange a meeting with [[Roberto Solitano|Solitano]]?

===29 Sept. 2005 7.29am===

From: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
To: [[Patrick Azadian]] 
Subject: 
Date: 29 Sept. 2005 7.29am

That wd be helpful. Thank you. Today if possible. I may need you this evening as well - CS is looking for a financial report asap.

===29 Sept. 2005 7.32am===

From: [[Patrick Azadian]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Apologies 
Date: 29 Sept. 2005 7.32am

Might have to cancel raquetball tonight - S is trying to churn through some financial stuff today. Can we reschedule?

==Confidential Conscription==
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===29 Sept. 2005 7.38am===

From: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
To: [[Lyssa Ling]] 
Subject: Briefing this afternoon 
Date: 29 Sept. 2005 7.38am

Lyssa -

Could you make time this afternoon for a meeting of the special project
team? We would appreciate your expertise in some areas that are
concerning us. I'm sure I need not remind you that the existence of this
meeting is to be kept strictly confidential. If necessary, I can tell [[Henrik Tanner|Henrik]]
I need you to assist the puzzle scribes. 5pm?

S.

===29 Sept. 2005 9.54am===

From: [[Lyssa Ling]] 
To: [[Sente Kiteway]] 
Subject: Briefing this afternoon 
Date: 29 Sept. 2005 9.54am

Sure. It's no problem re: [[Henrik Tanner|Henrik]].

==Stapler Wars==
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===3 Oct. 2005 1.59pm===

From: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
To: [[Anna Heath]], [[Garnet Reed]], [[Kurt McAllister]], [[Caine Johansson]], [[Von Lubik]], [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
Subject: Stapler 
Date: 3 Oct. 2005 1.59pm

For the last time, PLEASE will you ALL stop taking my stapler!

===3 Oct. 2005 2.04pm===

From: [[Caine Johansson]], 
To: [[Anna Heath]], [[Garnet Reed]], [[Kurt McAllister]], [[Tippy Ankron]], [[Von Lubik]], [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
Subject: Stapler 
Date: 3 Oct. 2005 2.04pm

Nobody's taken your stapler, Tipper. We've all got our own.

===3 Oct. 2005 2.06pm===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Stapler 
Date: 3 Oct. 2005 2.06pm

Shhh! Don't give her ideas! She'll only start blaming him instead of us.

===3 Oct. 2005 2.07pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Stapler 
Date: 3 Oct. 2005 2.07pm 

But maybe it really was him? Maybe he put it somewhere out of the way...?

===3 Oct. 2005 2.08pm===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Stapler 
Date: 3 Oct. 2005 2.08pm

It wasn't him.

===3 Oct. 2005 2.09pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Stapler 
Date: 3 Oct. 2005 2.09pm

How do you know?

===3 Oct. 2005 2.10pm===

From: [[Caine Johansson]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]] 
Subject: Stapler 
Date: 3 Oct. 2005 2.10pm

I just know, OK?

==Tippy Advances, Aiko Recrudesces==
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===7 Oct. 2005 3.23pm===

From: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
To: [[Garnet Reed]] 
Subject: Tonite 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 3.23pm

Hey - Don't suppose you'd fancy getting together after work tonight? Am sooo
exhausted, was thinking just a quiet dinner at [[Melinda]]'s? Just the two of us - I
promise no discussion of work!

Tips

===7 Oct. 2005 3.29pm===

From: [[Garnet Reed]] 
To: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
Subject: Tonight 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 3.29pm

Sorry, I have plans tonight.

===7 Oct. 2005 4.02pm===

From: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]], [[Kurt McAllister]], [[Anna Heath]], [[Aiko Entrescore]], [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Tonite!!! 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 4.02pm

Hey guys - How do you lot fancy a wild night tonight? Dinner at [[Conundra]]? Dancing at [[Didakoi]]? Out till morning? Let's party!

Tips.

===7 Oct. 2005 4.06pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Tippy Ankron]], [[Kurt McAllister]], [[Anna Heath]], [[Aiko Entrescore]], [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Tonite!!! 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 4.06pm

Hey, did you leave Garnet off the list? Shouldn't we ask him too?

===7 Oct. 2005 4.08pm===

From: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
To: [[Von Lubik]], [[Kurt McAllister]], [[Anna Heath]], [[Aiko Entrescore]], [[Caine Johansson]] 
Subject: Tonite!!! 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 4.08pm

No, I think [[Garnet Reed|Mr Chest-full-of-medals]] has more important things to be doing than hanging out with us.

===7 Oct. 2005 4.09pm===

From: [[Von Lubik]] 
To: [[Tippy Ankron]], [[Kurt McAllister]], [[Anna Heath]], [[Aiko Entrescore]], [[Caine Johanssen]] 
Subject: Tonite!!! 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 4.09pm

<nowiki>:-D</nowiki> What did Garnet ever do to you?

===7 Oct. 2005 4.11pm===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
Subject: Tonite!!! 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 4.11pm

[[Tippy Ankron|Tippy]]. I would appreciate it if you did not refer to [[Garnet Reed|Garnet]] in such a disrespectful way. He has been a member of the defence forces of this city for many years, has assisted in the capture of numerous criminals and has been awarded every one of those "chest full of medals" for distinguished service. When you've done anything so worthwhile, you'll have earned the right to criticise.

===7 Oct. 2005 4.13pm===

From: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
To: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
Subject: Tonite!!! 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 4.13pm

Hey! Who tipped your wheel Aiko? Garnet can be a bit stuck-up is all I was trying to say.

===7 Oct. 2005 4.15pm===

From: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
To: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
Subject: Tonite!!! 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 4.15pm

Well, don't say it to me.

===7 Oct. 2005 4.17pm===

From: [[Tippy Ankron]] 
To: [[Aiko Entrescore]] 
Subject: Tonite!!! 
Date: 7 Oct. 2005 4.17pm

What did he ever do for you? You got the hots for him or something?