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Shuffled

2006-04-03T15:21:35Z

Jakeo: Added section on Brute Forcing, I think people have it on the brain because of 13th Labour

''[[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

== 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.cif.rochester.edu/~la002k/solitaire.htm#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>
* 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

2006-03-29T12:32:27Z

Jakeo: Couple of corrections from Stratman

''[[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

== 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.

=== Solitaire Solvers ===

* Online: [http://www.cif.rochester.edu/~la002k/solitaire.htm#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>
* 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

2006-03-18T17:16:33Z

Jakeo:

[[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.

'''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 Image ===

[[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

== 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.

=== Solitaire Solvers ===

* Online: [http://www.cif.rochester.edu/~la002k/solitaire.htm#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>
* 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 could leave you cold' [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=223400#223400]

== 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>

Shuffled

2006-03-18T17:15:27Z

Jakeo: Still more page updates

[[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!)

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.

'''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 Image ===

[[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

== 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.

=== Solitaire Solvers ===

* Online: [http://www.cif.rochester.edu/~la002k/solitaire.htm#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>
* 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 could leave you cold' [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=223400#223400]

== 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>

Shuffled

2006-03-18T16:06:04Z

Jakeo: Page Updates (Again)

[[User:Jakeo|Jakeo]] : I've been creating this page by working through the forum posts. I'm currenly at page: 20.

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.

'''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]

* Card Author: [[Garnet]]

=== Card Image ===

[[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 XAWHU FJTAM SMMOS MVBAA KPGVV WXOVM YKZPL LUL FHURG IFULP
</tt>

=== 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 ====

==== 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 ====

=== 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

== 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.

=== Solitaire Solvers ===

* Online: [http://www.cif.rochester.edu/~la002k/solitaire.htm#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])
* 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 could leave you cold'

== 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]

Shuffled

2006-03-18T15:45:13Z

Jakeo: Page updates

[[User:Jakeo|Jakeo]] : I've been creating this page by working through the forum posts. I'm currenly at page: 15.

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.

'''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]

* Card Author: [[Garnet]]

=== Card Image ===

[[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 XAWHU FJTAM SMMOS MVBAA KPGVV WXOVM YKZPL LUL FHURG IFULP
</tt>

=== 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 ====

==== 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])

: In information Theory [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_theory]]

; Djinn : Genie

; 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

==== Digraph Frequency ====

=== 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

== 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.

=== Solitaire Solvers ===

* Online: [http://www.cif.rochester.edu/~la002k/solitaire.htm#fields]
* Authored by Brian Enigma: [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=182560#182560]

=== 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])
* From the prime numbered puzzle cards [[Playing Card Symbols]] [http://wiki.incognitus.net/ppc/index.php/Playing_card_symbols]

=== Sources for the Cipher Text ===

* The 108 standard characters
* The 20 disappearing characters
* The phrase 'If entropy wins, outward looks could leave you cold'

== Possible Creators of the Djinn Worm ==

* Ruth Coralhouse [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=175506#175506]

Shuffled

2006-03-18T15:27:02Z

Jakeo: Inital Page Creation

[[User:Jakeo|Jakeo]] : I've been creating this page by working through the forum posts. I'm currenly at page: 9.

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.

= 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]

* Card Author: [[Garnet]]

=== Card Image ===

[[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 XAWHU FJTAM SMMOS MVBAA KPGVV WXOVM YKZPL LUL FHURG IFULP
</tt>

=== Other Pertinent Card Information ===

==== Card Back/Box ====

==== 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])

: In information Theory [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_theory]]

= 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 ====

==== Digraph Frequency ====

=== 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

== 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.

=== Solitaire Solvers ===

* Online: [http://www.cif.rochester.edu/~la002k/solitaire.htm#fields]
* Authored by Brian Enigma: [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=182560#182560]

=== Sources for the initial deck encoding ===

* Encoded from the 108 non-disappearing characters
* Standard Deck ordering of A-K, C,D,H,S
* From the prime numbered puzzle cards [[Playing Card Symbols]] [http://wiki.incognitus.net/ppc/index.php/Playing_card_symbols]

=== Sources for the Cipher Text ===

* The 108 standard characters
* The 20 disappearing characters
* The phrase 'If entropy wins, outward looks could leave you cold'

== Possible Creators of the Djinn Worm ==

* Ruth Coralhouse [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=175506#175506]

File:Shuffled.png

2006-03-18T14:02:48Z

Jakeo: Card Image for #243 - Shuffled

Card Image for #243 - Shuffled

22-OCT-05

2005-10-23T22:55:06Z

Jakeo: /* Buried Secrets */

==General==

Clapham Common - North East Corner

Saturday 22nd October

Time: 2pm - 5pm

==References==

* http://recedaresorts.com/accessmainframe/
* http://www.weneedtofindthem.com/
* http://www.fneh.net/guy/thelastkeyword/
* http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelastkeyword/

==Opening Notes==

'''The opening'''
{| width = 50%
|
Communications are insecure; we have detected an unknown network of agents operating counter to our interests. This website should throw them off track from getting the seventh and final keyword.

New rendezvous for the keyword will take place in '''London, UK, 22nd October'''. I will be in position to monitor events. More information will come soon, but be prepared. If they try to come, we have contingencies in place and I am confident they will not be able to retrieve the keyword, no matter what they do.
|}

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

'''The taunting''' Emphasis mine.
{| width = 50%
|
Increased chatter and traffic analysis has shown that a number of agents may arriving to monitor or disrupt the handover. As a security precaution, you will be required to verify your identity at a number of waypoints before we meet; you will also receive information regarding the final meeting point and time at these waypoints. ''It is highly unlikely that the unknown network will be able to cause any real problems as they are lacking in numbers and capabilities.''

You will require real time internet access and online assistance in order to co-ordinate with us and receive instructions. If necessary, use a contact you trust and give them the standard cover story.
|}

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

'''The threatening''' Emphasis mine.
{| width = 50%
|
It appears that a member of the unidentified Earth network (henceforth designated 'UEN1') [http://www.weneedtofindthem.com/ has identified our meeting place in Clapham. We haven't discovered how they found the information - possibly through one of our auxilaries in London - but this is not a serious cause for concern. They are still not aware of the tasks you will have to carry out prior to the rendezvous, or its final location.

Therefore, Saturday will go ahead as planned, and we have the utmost confidence in you that you will complete the tasks without any trouble or interference. Naturally, you will be constantly monitored during the day, and have access to support information in emergencies.

''This particular member of UEN1 has, rather foolishly, published this information on a public website. We have already identified him and are moving to isolate and neutralise him.''
|}

==On the Scene!!==

{|
| [[Image:Map 425.jpg|thumb|Map]]
| [[Image:I need your help 126.jpg|thumb|Map Back Text]]
|}

[http://www.weneedtofindthem.com/aerialmap.jpg Map]

===The Coordinates===
*The starting point appears to be up around '''5z'''
*X7 - Cast Away
*AA2 - journey's end
*T11 - Radio Play
*M12 - Buried Secrets

===Rapidly Winding Trail===
''The reader should understand how crazy this all was! Every 5 minutes, new pages were cropping up all over!''

The first one to appear was:
*http://secure.recedaresorts.com/3p.html

Which linked to:
*http://secure.recedaresorts.com/radiofeed.html

Also, ''3p.html'' kept a running update of changes. Immediately, this was noted:
*''Updated Receda Approach is now active and ready''
Which led us to look at this page:
*http://www.therecedaapproach.com/interview.html

This immediately made the astute think of other sites:
*http://www.therecedasign.com/stills.html

Carefully, it was noted the logcal connection would be the song, mentioned in the "approach" interview.
*http://www.therecedasign.com/sculptor/

Once again, wise hands referred to past trail efforts, and dialed up the smnatherapy line. The sculptor page had a series of numbers, which gave clues about what to dial in what order. I'll let spugmeistress do the talking here:
*http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=198155#198155

The ''3p.html'' page was once again updated to say:
* /mirror music puzzle confirmed to lead on to private dir on Receda's Revenge
This led us to look here:
*http://www.recedaschoolofmusic.com/mirror/

However, the song being played is ''The Moonlight Sonata''
*http://www.re-cedasrevenge.com/moonlightsonata/

The long and very interesting path you are led on leads you here:
*http://www.re-cedasrevenge.com/moonlightsonata/jakldf.html

Carrying on from above we got:
*http://www.recedaresorts.com/luminary/

Caps on the page give you bookitnow:
*http://www.recedaresorts.com/bookitnow

Which redirects to:
*'''http://secure.recedaresorts.com/trackaccess/'''

'''On IRC, we've broken up into 4 channels.....'''

===Cast Away===
*<uneasyjd> just spoke to guy (lake team)
*<uneasyjd> they found 9 map pieces (simple grid system) - boats and islands on the map
*<uneasyjd> need to assemble complete map based on instructions on each of the boats
*<badger_burrow2005> my brother and his mate have retrieved a map
*<badger_burrow2005> and a clue saying "the boats weigh anchor and move from island to island. Which islands do the boats dock in?"

*<uneasyjd> ok - i've got detailed descriptions from guy
*<uneasyjd> 9 map pieces - each a 3x3 grid
*<uneasyjd> 1 - top row center - 'WEIGH ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> 2 - top row left - 'GREEN ISLAND', middle row center - boat 'GILLIGAN'S FOLLY'
*<uneasyjd> 3 - top row center - 'TIME ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> 4 - middle row center - boat 'CLOUDMAKER', middle row right 'BENCH ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> 5 - middle row center - 'RIGHT ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> 6 - top row center - boat 'BLACK PEARL', middle row left 'OLIVE ISLAND', middle row center 'GAGE ISLANDS'
*<uneasyjd> 7 - bottom row left - 'POWER ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> 8 - top row left - 'LEVEL ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> 9 - middle row right - 'NEVER ISLAND', bottom row left - 'TOOTH ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> each number represents a different map piece
*<uneasyjd> ok - each boat has a list of directions - the travels from it's starting point in the 1st given direction until it hits an island, then turns in the 2nd direction until it hits another island, etc.
*<uneasyjd> GILLIGANS FOLLY - s-se-n-n-s-w-w
*<uneasyjd> CLOUDMAKER - nw-e-sw-n-n
*<uneasyjd> BLACK PEARL - n-e-s-e-nw-w-s
*<uneasyjd> there is only one island that all 3 boats will visit, and that's the answer
*<uneasyjd> we've just got to assemble the map and sort it all out

===Buried Secrets===
'''Summary'''
The team that headed out here was included Jeb, who was in contact with Jakeo by phone. On arrival, they discovered 3 aluminium suitcases, with two of which were padlocked.

'''First briefcase'''
The first contained two jigsaw puzzles that appeared to have braille on it in the form of orange and purple fish. Referencing the braille page on wikipedia ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braille]) The page as translated into a sequence of numbers:

*<Scott> talk to me jakeo
*<Jakeo> was on phone
*<Jakeo> ok
*<Jakeo> I'll convert each number given to me into a 6 digit binary
*<Jakeo> 12
*<Jakeo> 34
*<Jakeo> 56
*<Jakeo> does that make sense?
*<Scott> thats fFine
*<Jakeo> 110000
*<Jakeo> 110100
*<Jakeo> 100100
*<Jakeo> 100100
*<Jakeo> 101100
*<Jakeo> 011000
*<Jakeo> 100000
*<Jakeo> 110100
*<Jakeo> 110100
*<Jakeo> 101000
*<Jakeo> 110000
*<Jakeo> 110000
*<Scott> 345589144833
*<Scott> i'm rechecking it now.
*<step> new on the secure page | · Braille number puzzle was confirmed to be in locked briefcases prior to start
*<step> in green text
*<Jakeo> they broke it open
*<Jakeo> :)
*<Scott> heh
*<Scott> well
*<Scott> ok
*<Scott> 345589144233 is right .. so you know. :)

345589144233

The team on the ground solved this sequence to be:

34+55=89
89+144=233
144+233=377

377 was the combination to the padlocked suitcase.

'''Second briefcase'''
This case was initially opened by brute force methods, but the combination was 377. Inside the padlocked suitcase was another two jigsaw puzzles with coconuts and palm trees spelling out the number sequence 641 643 647 653. This is a prime number sequence, with the next being 659. This was the combination the the third suitcase.

'''Third briefcase'''
The third case (rumoured on irc to contain sudoku, see Boxes of Delight) contained another two jigsaw puzzles.

{|
|[[Image:jigsaw3i.jpg|thumb|Maple Leaves]]
|[[Image:jigsaw3ii.jpg|thumb|Maple Leaves]]
|}

This has maple brown and orange maple leaves which spell out MATCH 1 5 7 13 23. Match is presumed to be the keyword, the number sequence remains a mystery.

'''Comedy Moment'''
While on the phone with Jakeo describing the puzzle Jeb says 'Oh, okay. We've just smashed open one of the suitcases and are working on the next puzzle'

===Boxes of Delight===

There was a fifth group on the ground who went to the location marked on the map by 'Boxes of Delight' but came past the 'Buried Secrets' group saying that they couldn't find anything (hence the confusion online as to where the sudokus came from - they were not in a 'Buried Secrets' briefcase). Fortunately a member of the group went and found sudokus in plastic cases attached to the trees. One box was ringed in red on each puzzle, and there were musical notes on the back of each. It was theorised that putting each puzzle in order of the length of the note on the back would have lead to a 33 digit number that could be used to find the keyword, but there was not enough time to solve all of them and the puzzle remains unsolved.

===Journey's end===
*<Jakeo> sken has found the code book

*<buzman> apparently this one was the codebook
*<buzman> which has been found
*<buzman> but not heard anything from them

===Radio Play===
http://secure.recedaresorts.com/radiofeed.html

Eventually, the site was edited to reveal pictures, and a string of words.

At length, we were given the keyword: '''ether'''

==They took pity on us...==
The goal, at length, was to get 4 keywords, which was then fed to a codebook, and placed in a webpage:

http://secure.recedaresorts.com/trackaccess/index.php

However as the last minutes ticked down, we only needed one keyword. The security protocols had changed.

'''http://secure.recedaresorts.com/locationtracker.html'''

This led us (them, really) on a wild and crazy run around london!!

*<MasterCheese> get to jedburgh street people!
*<MasterCheese> NOW

What took place then was a string of wild chases, running through the streets of London!! To cut through the enthusiasm a bit, when Chippy finally reached the end of the run, the ''3p.html'' page was reporting all sorts of cataclysm!

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff;" bgcolor="#f3f3ff"
|
[http://secure.recedaresorts.com/monitoring/index.html · Report from 08: Have arrived, are evaluating last puzzle. Further UEN activity information on route.]

· Operative 8 is compromised. Abort mission. Evacuate now.

· ALPHA SHUTDOWN. Don't try to follow us.
|}

==Or did they have us in a large complex snare all along?==

Then a kid who was with the Cube Hunters boarded the helicopter with another man, and took flight!!

At that moment, the ''3p.html'' page was updated to link to:
*http://secure.recedaresorts.com/monitoring/index.html

It suddenly became apparent: The unidentified person beckoning us to help them was in fact an operative with [[The Third Power]]. The whole trail had been a lengthy drawn out procecss to see how tenacious we really were.

All was not lost. a discussion between 08 and 01 was observed, and linked to here:
*'''http://therecedaapproach.com/remembrance/'''

It is believed, in 48 hours, the trail will pick up here!!

{{Receda}}

22-OCT-05

2005-10-22T17:10:25Z

Jakeo: /* Buried Secrets */

==General==

Clapham Common - North East Corner

Saturday 22nd October

Time: 2pm - 5pm

==References==

* http://recedaresorts.com/accessmainframe/
* http://www.weneedtofindthem.com/
* http://www.fneh.net/guy/thelastkeyword/
* http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelastkeyword/

==Opening Notes==

'''The opening'''
{| width = 50%
|
Communications are insecure; we have detected an unknown network of agents operating counter to our interests. This website should throw them off track from getting the seventh and final keyword.

New rendezvous for the keyword will take place in '''London, UK, 22nd October'''. I will be in position to monitor events. More information will come soon, but be prepared. If they try to come, we have contingencies in place and I am confident they will not be able to retrieve the keyword, no matter what they do.
|}

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

'''The taunting''' Emphasis mine.
{| width = 50%
|
Increased chatter and traffic analysis has shown that a number of agents may arriving to monitor or disrupt the handover. As a security precaution, you will be required to verify your identity at a number of waypoints before we meet; you will also receive information regarding the final meeting point and time at these waypoints. '''It is highly unlikely that the unknown network will be able to cause any real problems as they are lacking in numbers and capabilities.'''

You will require real time internet access and online assistance in order to co-ordinate with us and receive instructions. If necessary, use a contact you trust and give them the standard cover story.
|}

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

'''The threatening''' Emphasis mine.
{| width = 50%
|
It appears that a member of the unidentified Earth network (henceforth designated 'UEN1') [http://www.weneedtofindthem.com/ has identified our meeting place in Clapham. We haven't discovered how they found the information - possibly through one of our auxilaries in London - but this is not a serious cause for concern. They are still not aware of the tasks you will have to carry out prior to the rendezvous, or its final location.

Therefore, Saturday will go ahead as planned, and we have the utmost confidence in you that you will complete the tasks without any trouble or interference. Naturally, you will be constantly monitored during the day, and have access to support information in emergencies.

'''This particular member of UEN1 has, rather foolishly, published this information on a public website. We have already identified him and are moving to isolate and neutralise him.'''
|}

==On the Scene!!==

The party has found folders containing MAPS and a POEM

http://www.weneedtofindthem.com/aerialmap.jpg

[http://www.weneedtofindthem.com/aerialmap.jpg Map]

The starting point appears to be up around '''5z'''

*<Jakeo> the coordinates:
**<Jakeo> X7 - Cast Away
**<Jakeo> AA2 - journey's end
**<Jakeo> T11 - Radio Play
**<Jakeo> M12 - Buried Secrets

===Sub Trail===
The reader should understand crazy this all was! Every 5 minutes, new pages cropping up all over!

The first one to appear was:
*http://secure.recedaresorts.com/3p.html

Which linked to:
*http://secure.recedaresorts.com/radiofeed.html

Also, ''3p.html'' kept a running update of changes. Immediately, this was noted:
*''Updated Receda Approach is now active and ready''
Which led us to look at this page:
*http://www.therecedaapproach.com/interview.html

This immediately made the astute think of other sites:
*http://www.therecedasign.com/stills.html

Carefully, it was noted the logcal connection would be the song, mentioned in the "approach" interview.
*http://www.therecedasign.com/sculptor/

Once again, wise hands referred to past trail efforts, and dialed up the smnatherapy line. The sculptor page had a series of numbers, which gave clues about what to dial in what order. I'll let spugmeistress do the talking here:
*http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=198155#198155

The ''3p.html'' page was once again updated to say:
* /mirror music puzzle confirmed to lead on to private dir on Receda's Revenge
This led us to look here:
*http://www.recedaschoolofmusic.com/mirror/

However, the song being played is ''The Moonlight Sonata''
*http://www.re-cedasrevenge.com/moonlightsonata/

The long and very interesting path you are led on leads you here:
*http://www.re-cedasrevenge.com/moonlightsonata/jakldf.html

Carrying on from above we got:
*http://www.recedaresorts.com/luminary/

Caps on the page give you bookitnow:
*http://www.recedaresorts.com/bookitnow

Which redirects to:
*'''http://secure.recedaresorts.com/trackaccess/'''

'''On IRC, we've broken up into 4 channels.....'''

===Cast Away===
*<uneasyjd> just spoke to guy (lake team)
*<uneasyjd> they found 9 map pieces (simple grid system) - boats and islands on the map
*<uneasyjd> need to assemble complete map based on instructions on each of the boats
*<badger_burrow2005> my brother and his mate have retrieved a map
*<badger_burrow2005> and a clue saying "the boats weigh anchor and move from island to island. Which islands do the boats dock in?"

*<uneasyjd> ok - i've got detailed descriptions from guy
*<uneasyjd> 9 map pieces - each a 3x3 grid
*<uneasyjd> 1 - top row center - 'WEIGH ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> 2 - top row left - 'GREEN ISLAND', middle row center - boat 'GILLIGAN'S FOLLY'
*<uneasyjd> 3 - top row center - 'TIME ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> 4 - middle row center - boat 'CLOUDMAKER', middle row right 'BENCH ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> 5 - middle row center - 'RIGHT ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> 6 - top row center - boat 'BLACK PEARL', middle row left 'OLIVE ISLAND', middle row center 'GAGE ISLANDS'
*<uneasyjd> 7 - bottom row left - 'POWER ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> 8 - top row left - 'LEVEL ISLAND'
*<archer1204> is there more than 1 island per square
*<uneasyjd> each number represents a different map piece
*<uneasyjd> just hang on
*<uneasyjd> 9 - middle row right - 'NEVER ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> also on 9 - bottom row left - 'TOOTH ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> ok - each boat has a list of directions - the travels from it's starting point in the 1st given direction until it hits an island, then turns in the 2nd direction until it hits another island, etc.
*<uneasyjd> GILLIGANS FOLLY - s-se-n-n-s-w-w
*<uneasyjd> CLOUDMAKER - nw-e-sw-n-n
*<uneasyjd> BLACK PEARL - n-e-s-e-nw-w-s
*<uneasyjd> there is only one island that all 3 boats will visit, and that's the answer
*<uneasyjd> we've just got to assemble the map and sort it all out

===Buried Secrets===
'''Summary'''
The team that headed out here was included Ollie, who was in contact with Jakeo by phone. On arrival, they discovered 3 aluminium suitcases, with two of which were padlocked.

'''First briefcase'''
The first contained a sheet of paper that appeared to have braille on it. Referencing the braille page on wikipedia ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braille]) The page as translated into a sequence of numbers:

*<Scott> talk to me jakeo
*<Jakeo> was on phone
*<Jakeo> ok
*<Jakeo> I'll convert each number given to me into a 6 digit binary
*<Jakeo> 12
*<Jakeo> 34
*<Jakeo> 56
*<Jakeo> does that make sense?
*<Scott> thats fFine
*<Jakeo> 110000
*<Jakeo> 110100
*<Jakeo> 100100
*<Jakeo> 100100
*<Jakeo> 101100
*<Jakeo> 011000
*<Jakeo> 100000
*<Jakeo> 110100
*<Jakeo> 110100
*<Jakeo> 101000
*<Jakeo> 110000
*<Jakeo> 110000
*<Scott> 345589144833
*<Scott> i'm rechecking it now.
*<step> new on the secure page | · Braille number puzzle was confirmed to be in locked briefcases prior to start
*<step> in green text
*<Jakeo> they broke it open
*<Jakeo> :)
*<Scott> heh
*<Scott> well
*<Scott> ok
*<Scott> 345589144233 is right .. so you know. :)

345589144233

The team on the ground solved this sequence to be:

34+55=89
89+144=233
144+233=377

377 was the combination to the padlocked suitcase.

'''Second briefcase'''
Inside the padlocked suitcase was a piece of paper with the number sequence 641 643 647 653. This is a prime number sequence, with the next being 659. This was the combination the the third suitcase.

'''Third briefcase'''
The third case containing around about 50 sudoku puzzles, which various members of the CRT arrived to try and solve.

'''Comedy Moment'''
While on the phone with Jakeo describing the puzzle Ollie says 'Oh, okay. We've just smashed open one of the suitcases and are working on the next puzzle'

===journey's end===
*<Jakeo> sken has found the code book

*<buzman> apparently this one was the codebook
*<buzman> which has been found
*<buzman> but not heard anything from them

===Radio Play===
http://secure.recedaresorts.com/radiofeed.html

Eventually, the site was edited to reveal pictures, and a string of words.

At length, we were given the keyword: '''ether'''

==They took pity on us...==
The goal, at length, was to get 4 keywords, which was then fed to a codebook, and placed in a webpage:

http://secure.recedaresorts.com/trackaccess/index.php

However as the last minutes ticked down, we only needed one keyword. The security protocols had changed.

'''http://secure.recedaresorts.com/locationtracker.html'''

This led us (them, really) on a wild and crazy run around london!!

*<MasterCheese> get to jedburgh street people!
*<MasterCheese> NOW

What took place then was a string of wild chases, running through the streets of London!! To cut through the enthusiasm a bit, when Chippy finally reached the end of the run, the ''3p.html'' page was reporting all sorts of cataclysm!

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff;" bgcolor="#f3f3ff"
|
[http://secure.recedaresorts.com/monitoring/index.html · Report from 08: Have arrived, are evaluating last puzzle. Further UEN activity information on route.]

· Operative 8 is compromised. Abort mission. Evacuate now.

· ALPHA SHUTDOWN. Don't try to follow us.
|}

==Or did they have us in a large complex snare all along?==

Then a kid who was with the Cube Hunters boarded the helicopter with another man, and took flight!!

At that moment, the ''3p.html'' page was updated to link to:
*http://secure.recedaresorts.com/monitoring/index.html

Which was a bit of a recap. It, in turn, linked to:
*'''http://therecedaapproach.com/remembrance/'''

It is believed, in 48 hours, the trail will pick up here!!

{{Receda}}

22-OCT-05

2005-10-22T16:47:28Z

Jakeo: /* Buried Secrets */

==General==

Clapham Common - North East Corner

Saturday 22nd October

Time: 2pm - 5pm

==References==

* http://recedaresorts.com/accessmainframe/
* http://www.weneedtofindthem.com/
* http://www.fneh.net/guy/thelastkeyword/
* http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelastkeyword/

==Opening Notes==

'''The opening'''
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Communications are insecure; we have detected an unknown network of agents operating counter to our interests. This website should throw them off track from getting the seventh and final keyword.

New rendezvous for the keyword will take place in '''London, UK, 22nd October'''. I will be in position to monitor events. More information will come soon, but be prepared. If they try to come, we have contingencies in place and I am confident they will not be able to retrieve the keyword, no matter what they do.
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'''The taunting''' Emphasis mine.
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Increased chatter and traffic analysis has shown that a number of agents may arriving to monitor or disrupt the handover. As a security precaution, you will be required to verify your identity at a number of waypoints before we meet; you will also receive information regarding the final meeting point and time at these waypoints. '''It is highly unlikely that the unknown network will be able to cause any real problems as they are lacking in numbers and capabilities.'''

You will require real time internet access and online assistance in order to co-ordinate with us and receive instructions. If necessary, use a contact you trust and give them the standard cover story.
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'''The threatening''' Emphasis mine.
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It appears that a member of the unidentified Earth network (henceforth designated 'UEN1') [http://www.weneedtofindthem.com/ has identified our meeting place in Clapham. We haven't discovered how they found the information - possibly through one of our auxilaries in London - but this is not a serious cause for concern. They are still not aware of the tasks you will have to carry out prior to the rendezvous, or its final location.

Therefore, Saturday will go ahead as planned, and we have the utmost confidence in you that you will complete the tasks without any trouble or interference. Naturally, you will be constantly monitored during the day, and have access to support information in emergencies.

'''This particular member of UEN1 has, rather foolishly, published this information on a public website. We have already identified him and are moving to isolate and neutralise him.'''
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==On the Scene!!==

The party has found folders containing MAPS and a POEM

http://www.weneedtofindthem.com/aerialmap.jpg

[http://www.weneedtofindthem.com/aerialmap.jpg Map]

The starting point appears to be up around '''5z'''

*<Jakeo> the coordinates:
**<Jakeo> X7 - Cast Away
**<Jakeo> AA2 - journey's end
**<Jakeo> T11 - Radio Play
**<Jakeo> M12 - Buried Secrets

===Sub Trail===
Bit crazy! new pages cropping up all over!

The first one to appear was:
*http://secure.recedaresorts.com/3p.html

Which linked to:
*http://secure.recedaresorts.com/radiofeed.html

Also, ''3p.html'' kept a running update of changes. Immediately, this was noted:
*''Updated Receda Approach is now active and ready''
Which led us to look at this page:
*http://www.therecedaapproach.com/interview.html

This immediately made the astute think of other sites:
*http://www.therecedasign.com/stills.html

Carefully, it was noted the logcal connection would be the song, mentioned in the "approach" interview.
*http://www.therecedasign.com/sculptor/

Once again, wise hands referred to past trail efforts, and dialed up the smnatherapy line. The sculptor page had a series of numbers, which gave clues about what to dial in what order. I'll let spugmeistress do the talking here:
*http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=198155#198155

The ''3p.html'' page was once again updated to say:
* /mirror music puzzle confirmed to lead on to private dir on Receda's Revenge
This led us to look here:
*http://www.recedaschoolofmusic.com/mirror/

However, the song being played is ''The Moonlight Sonata''
*http://www.re-cedasrevenge.com/moonlightsonata/

The long and very interesting path you are led on leads you here:
*http://www.re-cedasrevenge.com/moonlightsonata/jakldf.html

Carrying on from above we got:
*http://www.recedaresorts.com/luminary/

Caps on the page give you bookitnow:
*http://www.recedaresorts.com/bookitnow

Which redirects to:
*'''http://secure.recedaresorts.com/trackaccess/'''

'''On IRC, we've broken up into 4 channels.....'''

===Cast Away===
*<uneasyjd> just spoke to guy (lake team)
*<uneasyjd> they found 9 map pieces (simple grid system) - boats and islands on the map
*<uneasyjd> need to assemble complete map based on instructions on each of the boats
*<badger_burrow2005> my brother and his mate have retrieved a map
*<badger_burrow2005> and a clue saying "the boats weigh anchor and move from island to island. Which islands do the boats dock in?"

*<uneasyjd> ok - i've got detailed descriptions from guy
*<uneasyjd> 9 map pieces - each a 3x3 grid
*<uneasyjd> 1 - top row center - 'WEIGH ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> 2 - top row left - 'GREEN ISLAND', middle row center - boat 'GILLIGAN'S FOLLY'
*<uneasyjd> 3 - top row center - 'TIME ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> 4 - middle row center - boat 'CLOUDMAKER', middle row right 'BENCH ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> 5 - middle row center - 'RIGHT ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> 6 - top row center - boat 'BLACK PEARL', middle row left 'OLIVE ISLAND', middle row center 'GAGE ISLANDS'
*<uneasyjd> 7 - bottom row left - 'POWER ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> 8 - top row left - 'LEVEL ISLAND'
*<archer1204> is there more than 1 island per square
*<uneasyjd> each number represents a different map piece
*<uneasyjd> just hang on
*<uneasyjd> 9 - middle row right - 'NEVER ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> also on 9 - bottom row left - 'TOOTH ISLAND'
*<uneasyjd> ok - each boat has a list of directions - the travels from it's starting point in the 1st given direction until it hits an island, then turns in the 2nd direction until it hits another island, etc.
*<uneasyjd> GILLIGANS FOLLY - s-se-n-n-s-w-w
*<uneasyjd> CLOUDMAKER - nw-e-sw-n-n
*<uneasyjd> BLACK PEARL - n-e-s-e-nw-w-s
*<uneasyjd> there is only one island that all 3 boats will visit, and that's the answer
*<uneasyjd> we've just got to assemble the map and sort it all out

===Radio Play===
http://secure.recedaresorts.com/radiofeed.html

Eventually, the site was edited to reveal pictures, and a string of words.

At length, we were given the keyword: ether

===Buried Secrets===
'''Summary'''
The team that headed out here was included Ollie, who was in contact with Jakeo by phone. On arrival, they discovered 3 aluminium suitcases, with two of which were padlocked.

'''First briefcase'''
The first contained a sheet of paper that appeared to have braille on it. Referencing the braille page on wikipedia ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braille]) The page as translated into a sequence of numbers:

345589
144233

The team on the ground solved this sequence to be:

34+55=89
89+144=233
144+233=377

377 was the combination to the padlocked suitcase.

'''Second briefcase'''
Inside the padlocked suitcase was a piece of paper with the number sequence 641 643 647 653. This is a prime number sequence, with the next being 659. This was the combination the the third suitcase.

'''Third briefcase'''

The third case containing around about 50 sudoku puzzles, which various members of the CRT arrived to try and solve.

===journey's end===
*<Jakeo> sken has found the code book

*<buzman> apparently this one was the codebook
*<buzman> which has been found
*<buzman> but not heard anything from them

==They took pity on us...==
The goal, at length, was to get 4 keywords, which was then fed to a codebook, and placed in a webpage:

http://secure.recedaresorts.com/trackaccess/index.php

However as the last minutes ticked down, we only needed one keyword. The security protocols had changed.

'''http://secure.recedaresorts.com/locationtracker.html'''

This led us (them, really) on a wild and crazy run around london!!

*<MasterCheese> get to jedburgh street people!
*<MasterCheese> NOW

What took place then was a string of wild chases, running through the streets of London!! To cut through the enthusiasm a bit, when Chippy finally reached the end of the run, the ''3p.html'' page was reporting all sorts of cataclysm!

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[http://secure.recedaresorts.com/monitoring/index.html · Report from 08: Have arrived, are evaluating last puzzle. Further UEN activity information on route.]

· Operative 8 is compromised. Abort mission. Evacuate now.

· ALPHA SHUTDOWN. Don't try to follow us.
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==Or did they have us in a large complex snare all along?==

Then a kid who was with the Cube Hunters boarded the helicopter with another man, and took flight!!

At that moment, the ''3p.html'' page was updated to link to:
*http://secure.recedaresorts.com/monitoring/index.html

Which was a bit of a recap. It, in turn, linked to:
*'''http://therecedaapproach.com/remembrance/'''

It is believed, in 48 hours, the trail will pick up here!!

{{Receda}}