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Walter Cove-Houghton

2007-05-15T19:45:35Z

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==General==

*Was chosen to be the CEO of [[PCBC]], by [[Jonathan Smart]].
**Beat out Senior Managing Director [[Giordana Moore]] of the [[PCX]], and [[PCBC]] COO [[Trip Scott]]

*Served as CTO of [[PCBC]] for the last four years
*Before joining the PCBC, was president of his own security firm, [[Cove-Houghton Consulting]], founded in 248.
*He sold the consulting firm to his sister, [[Rose Cove-Houghton]], upon leaving
*Is known to have a great understanding of tech, especially the security needs of [[key]] and encryption tech
*However, does not possess great finesse in the subtleties of business.

*In late April 2006, came under fire as having very little ability to make decisions without first consulting the board of directors (and, more specifically, [[Jonathan Smart]].)
*May be planning to resign his post.

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|"I've known Walter for many years now, and I know that the brain in his head understands the way our society is moving and adapting to technology like nobody's business. We've got some challenges ahead of us."

--[[Jonathan Smart]], former CEO, [[PCBC]].
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==References==
*'''Perplex City Sentinel'''
**article, 09-JUN-05 "[[PCBC]] Heir-Apparent for CEO Post Chosen" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/pcbc_heirappare.html}}
**article, 06-OCT-05 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews... [[Jonathan Smart]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/iona_interviews_8.html}}
**letters, 19-JAN-06 "Sexual Politics"
**article, 27-APR-06 "[[PCBC]] [[Walter Cove-Houghton|CEO]] to Resign Amid [[Jonathan Smart|Board]] [[Cory Clary|Strife]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/04/pcbc_ceo_to_res.html}}

Viard Album Secret Message

2007-05-15T19:43:13Z

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{{Season1}}

==The Album==

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

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

The track listing is:

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

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

==However==

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

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I can't tell you who I am, they'd kill me if they find out how much I know. You know who they are. Follows something that you need to know. A detective here in Perplex City, [[Helena Frye]] is an agent of [[The Third Power]]. The Third Power stole [[the Cube]]. They killed people. Who knows what they're capable of. If you're sensible just stay away, but if you want to help us, if you want to find the Cube, wait for the Ceremony of the [[Kindling of the Flame]]. Exactly 7 days after that send someone to the abandoned [[subway]] station on [[Gillit Road]] at 10pm. You'll find out enough to prove that Helena is a spy.
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*According to the message, [[Helena Frye]] is a member of [[The Third Power]]!
**This has massive ramifications.
**Particularly, it means we cannot trust the police.
**Also, it means when we had [[Sylvia Salk]] talk to Helena about [[Monica Grand]], she immediately informed V, who came and killed Monica.
**So that's ... bad.
* Of course, none of this can be verified, per se; the intent or truth of these claims are dubious at best.
** A Morse code message relaying "3P email security compromised" was encoded in the music, leading some to believe the arranged meeting is a trap.

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

'''3P email security compromised'''

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

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==Investigation==

===Where?===

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

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Hi Kurt,
I note from one of the puzzle cards which you designed for us members of the
Earth CRT, that you are a bit of a player of "Mornington Crescent". As I'm sure
you are aware, the game is very popular over here also, and features many
different variations of rules and subtleties of play. I am looking into the
possibilities of a paper, detailing the main differences between the Perplex
City version, and our own here on Earth.

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

Kindest Regards

''Juxta''
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Hi Jamie,

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

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

Cheers,

[[Kurt]]
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===Who?===

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

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Hi. Thanks for writing.

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

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

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

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'''Mild Winter May Delay Kindling'''

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

--The Sentinel, 02-DEC-05
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Eventually, [[Sister April Flynnt]] of [[The Brotherhood of the Six]] wrote to UF User Bert:

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Dear Earth-dweller,

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

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

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

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

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We are gratified that the people of Earth have shown such interest in our beliefs and way of life, even paying attention to minor festivals such as the [[Kindling of the Flame]], which we celebrate each winter at first snowfall. We believe that this new interest in the Way of the Cube is directly caused by the Holy Presence of [[the Cube]] on Earth, brining its enlightenment to new worlds!
|}

===What?===

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

Kurt himself agreed:
*blog, 05-JAN-06 "[[Gillit Road]]" {{WaybackS1|www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/01/gillit_road.html}}

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

==It All Goes Down!==
Source: [[Kurt]] --
*blog, 18-JAN-06 "[[Helena Frye]] and [[the Third Power]]" {{WaybackS1|www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/01/helena_frye_and.html}}

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

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"...few minutes. We have to move faster," said one.

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

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

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

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

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

"...want to know how Frye managed to get the police involved in this. Would've thought that the third wouldn't want to risk..."
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Then moments later, a storm of police entered, Kurt panicked, and was apprehended by [[Helena Frye]], who inferred two things:

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

This is all the subject of a subsequent [[Sentinel]] article:
*article, 19-JAN-06 "[[Gillit Road|Police Raid Disrupted]], Claim [[PCPD]] Sources" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/police_raid_dis.html}}

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

Viard

2007-05-15T19:40:06Z

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{{Season1}}

[[Image:Justinpic.jpg]]

==General==
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| [[Image:Viardalbum3.jpg]]

''The Silver City''
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*"Up-and-coming recording star" signed with [[Hesh Records]].

*Has recorded two albums for [[Hesh Records]].
*His second is an experimental album, ''The Silver City'', which [[Hesh Records]] claims uses an experimental technology to use input to the auditory nerve to alter consciousness.
**Because of this effect, there has been a public call by The [[Sentinel]] and [[Cognivia]] to ban this album.
**The City [[Council]] has answered that call, and on 27-OCT-05 the album was officially banned from sale in Perplex City.
**Councilman [[Roy Yolen]] Added: the ban could be lifted, if [[Hesh Records]] were to simply inform the public of all data regarding the controversial album.
**Several [[Viard_Album_Secret_Message | secret messages]] have been uncovered on the disc.
**The album was worked on by a team from [[Hesh Records]], and was finished for Earth by [[Cyrus Quinton]].

==References==
*article, 03-OCT-05 "Upcoming [[Viard]] Album Should Be Banned" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/viard_album_sho.html}}
*more news in brief, "[[Council]] to Mull [[Viard]]"
*article, 27-OCT-05 "[[Perplex City Council|Council]] Rules: [[Viard]] Album Banned for Sale in [[Perplex City]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/council_rules_v.html}}
*article, 03-NOV-05 "[[Hesh Records|Hesh]] to Launch [[Viard]] Album on Earth" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/11/hesh_to_launch.html}}
*article, 24-NOV-05 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews.... [[Helix Hesh]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/11/iona_interviews_11.html}}
*article, 15-DEC-05 "View from Earth: Free Speech?" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/12/view_from_earth_27.html}}

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=A Real World Connection?=
Justin Berkovi is a member of [[Mind Candy]] staff. he has been quoted as stating some fairly interesting things, which could be direct teasers for an upcoming effort, or perhaps could be errant plans, or ... well, who knows what Those wacky Mind Candies have in store. Here is what we have heard from Berkovi.......

==O.O.G. Links==
'''The real Life Viard's Homepage'''
* http://www.justinberkovi.com/
** http://www.justinberkovi.com/passion/background.htm -> see "Milo", the cat from [http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=015 Puzzle card 15].

'''MindCandy Staff'''
*http://www.mindcandydesign.com/people/index.html

'''Discussion Thereof'''
*http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=192033#192033

==Oddball META==
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| '''What else have you got your eye on for remix potential?'''
Hmm good question. At the moment nothing in particular, I’m concentrating on my album for Hesh (under the name ‘Viard’) which should be out before the end of the year.

''-- http://3dworld.net.au/archives/archive_record.php?c=Magazine&id=1077''
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Ursa Hayden

2007-05-15T19:34:59Z

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==General==
*A renowned fashion designer
*Known for mingling Earth-inspired designs with more stoic, classic [[Perplex City|Perplexian]] designs.

*Was hired, in mid-October 2005, by [[Isabella Levenay]] as a designer.
**Was overjoyed to have the newly accessible scale of resources at her disposal.

==References==
*news in brief, 13-OCT-05 "[[Levenay]] Signs Hayden"

Trellis Gate Station

2007-05-15T19:32:44Z

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==General==
*Located on [[Amber Line]]

*Parts of The [[Amber Line]] were shutdown 28-AUG-05 including:
**[[Amandier Station]]
**[[Quadrant Park Station]]
**[[Trellis Gate Station]]
*See [[Lyttleton Station]] for more on this.

==References==
*Perplex City [[Subway]] Station map
*article, 29-AUG-05 "Commuters Delayed" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/08/commuters_delay_1.html}}
*correction, 01-SEP-05 "Corrections"

[[Category:Subway Stations]]

Theft

2007-05-15T19:26:19Z

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{{Cube fFound}}

[[The Receda Cube]], a priceless artifact of scientific and spiritual significance to the Perplex City citizens, was stolen from the [[Academy]]. Discovering more about the theft, identifying the culprits and locating the Cube on Earth was our primary objective, until it was discovered on 04-FEB-07.

==The Night Of The Theft==

{{Season1}}

The ball is a grandiose celebration of the Academy, and everything it stands for. The Founder's Ball honours the grand champion of the Perplex City Academy Games as well, and on the night in question that was [[Ryan Cahill]]. Guests arrived via Gatehouse 1 around 7:38 PM. {{Card|229|Ball Night}} informs us of the course of the evening's events. "During the ball, each of the five events occurred in a different place, featured its own speaker, took a different amount of time, and was sponsored by a different Senior Fellow." Here is an event summary.
: First, [[Sente Kiteway]] spoke at [[Carrick Hall]] during the 40 minute cocktail event, sponsored by [[Estelle Sedgewick]].
: Second, [[Robert Zhi-hui]] spoke at [[Kermeen Hall]] during the 30 minute awards event, sponsored by [[Hunan Mansoor]].
: Third, [[Aiko Entrescore]] spoke at the [[museum]] during the 60 minute art exhibit event, sponsored by [[Inari Ekeba]].
: Fourth, [[Anna Heath]] spoke outdoors during the 20 minute fireworks event, sponsored by [[Sanjean Adamek]].
: Fifth, [[Camryn Scott]] spoke in the [[Noi Ballroom]] during the 80 minute dance event, sponsored by [[Margaret Wildwood]].

If all events begin in rapid succession (which is highly unlikely), the schedule would look a bit like:
:[[Sente Kiteway]] - 7:38-8:18
:[[Robert Zhi-hui]] - 8:18-8:48
:[[Aiko Entrescore]] - 8:48-9:48
:[[Anna Heath]] - 9:48-10:08
:[[Camryn Scott]] - 10:08-11:28

[[Newspaper Text|On Ball Night, (Jan 15th, 2004)]] when Academy security is frequently stretched to its limit, the team struck. A note which appears on {{Card|146|You Are Cordially Invited}}, ostensibly exchanged between the conspirators, reads:

Electric splash
BB, 21 to 24
4: C, V, K, Q
20, V to 24

This message was intercepted by [[Helena Frye]], and interpreted to mean The "electric splash" was a sort of distraction, possibly meaning the sculptures by [[Aiko]] (described below).

The Cube was stolen sometime before 2.00 AM. Police Chief [[Eoin Morgan]] recognized that the group would have to have been '''"highly organized and technologically sophisticated"''' in order to pull off the theft. It was recognized immediately by the Academy that portions of the security system had been reprogrammed in order to allow the theft to take place, and that three different systems had, in fact, been disabled without causing alarms to trip. Kurt's friend Leo suggested it would take at least '''two Academy insiders''' to circumvent such a system.

Security guard [[Fran Mendling]] was murdered the same night, apparently because she chanced across the theft (although it remains an outside possibility that she may have been allied to the team, and aided their entry). Fran was murdered with a neuro–suppressant, which appears to have killed her instantly. This could have been a knee–jerk response to the team’s discovery, but use of a neuro–suppressant may have actually been quite deliberate, inasmuch as it effectively masked Fran’s time of death, and thus gave the thieves more cover for their activities. K may have been the killer, given her aptitude with weapons. Fellow members of the security team later discovered Fran’s body at 2 a.m. when she failed to check in for a shift change. By that time, the Cube and the thieves would appear to have been long gone.

Early on in the theft investigation, it was suggested that escape was made by way of the [[Catacombs]], which are known to run much of the length of the City, all the way from the [[Old Town]] (near the [[Five of Cups]] and the [[Brotherhood]] Temple) to the Academy, and further out, towards the harbour/dock regions of the City. It was eventually discovered, however, this was not the case.

There are a couple of other observations to be made about the night. [[Aiko Entrescore]], artist and puzzle-scribe for the [[CRT]], had an exhibit at the Ball that communicated and interfered with the keys of attendees. This was met with some suspicion, but a thorough examination of the exhibit appeared to confirm that it was in no way linked to the theft's security exploits. [[Violet Kiteway]], meanwhile, told her father she was sick with a flu-like illness and did not attend the ball. She declined a visit from a doctor.

==Our Prime Suspects==

Much of our early knowledge about the theft plan came from investigation of [[Pietro Salk]], a.k.a. the [[Salk Logs]], which are definitely worth reading. Information eventually became available after Pietro's death indicating an ancient society known as [[The Third Power]] was operating behind the scenes to coordinate the theft. But we're getting ahead of ourselves. There are four known perpetrators:

* V ''(Vadik)'' - The operational mastermind and leader of the on-the-ground thieves.
**Recruited the other three members.
**Described as a "true believer" in the cause of the theft.
**Reports to a higher boss within [[The Academy]].
**Recognized as [[Cyrus Quinton]], a recording engineer for [[Hesh Records]]; This is one of his many aliases.
**Went on to murder two of the team members, Q & K.
**No record of his DNA on city files.
**Also controlling [[3PGroupwareManager|operations on Earth]].
* Q ''(Quercus)'' - Known to be [[Bernardo Holyoke]], who owned the notoriously dodgy [[Five of Cups]] bar.
**Probably provided underworld contacts and a base of operations.
**High-tech equipment stolen from the Academy was found at the bar.
**Started siphoning off equipment (presumably stolen in relation to the theft) and selling it on the black market - he paid with his life.
* K ''(Kilo)'' - Known to be [[Monica Grand]], a market analyst for [[PCBC]].
**Her specialty was with weaponry.
**Scared by Q's death, she tried to take her story to [[Pietro Salk]] in exchange for immunity from prosecution.
**Both she and Pietro were murdered before this could be completed.
* C ''(Castille)'' - Known to be [[Claire Castille]], computer genius.
**She wrote some circumvention code for the heist.
**She has a deep family history, which apparently was involved in the development of the Cube several hundred years ago, during the war.

After Monica's death, we were led down [[The Receda Trail]], which was an elaborate hoax built by [[The Third Power]] to assess our abilities. We didn't know any of that at the time, mind you. We thought we were perhaps on the trail of finally discovering what the cube was and where it came from. Color us naive.

Due to [[Leaked Emails]], we also know V is not the head of the organization; There is another person higher in the chain of command within the Academy (This may have been [[Roberto Solitano]]). Further, that person probably had superiors in the chain of command as well.

==The Double Heist==

"We never held it, it was already gone" were Monica Grand's last words to [[Sylvia Salk]] [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=189974], who had gone to her apartment to try and get to the bottom of her husband's death. What can this mean? Two prevailing theories were deteremined:

* The 'conspiracy' was a decoy operation - the real thieves got there first and stole the Cube, leaving VQCK to cause a distraction from the real investigation.
* The 'conspiracy' team were beaten to it by another group of thieves working against our prime suspects, and it was already gone.

According to Claire Castille: "Someone else was there. I don't know who and I don't know why. But to do what they did, they must have been a better programmer than me. That's not a large group." This seems to support the idea that they were beaten to it by another group of thieves. While this doesn't explain V's apparently positive nature in post-theft correspondence, it does address the issue at hand.

==[[Combed Thunderclap]]==

The entity known only as [[Combed Thunderclap]] (or ''CT'') managed to leave a number of clues on the [[Puzzle Cards]], which went undetected by the Academy (or Mind Candy) which gave hints to her identity, and where the Cube was hidden. She eventually created a section of webspace under the heading [[Library of Babel]] [http://perplexcityacademy.com/libraryofbabel/]. On this page, she claims to describe stealing the cube. In general, the pages seem to describe CT's first arrival on Earth, and transporting of the cube to it's hiding spot.

* From the first animation:
** CT brought the cube to Earth.
** CT landed in a city with "yellow cars" (which isn't very helpful, since yellow is the single most common color for taxis), which is described as an urban area with steam gratings.
**CT insists they killed noone.

* From the second animation:
** CT seems to describe the actual theft, saying if anything the Cube stole them, not the other way round.
** CT then confirms the cube is definitely buried on Earth.

* From the third animation:
** CT explains there was some planning involved in the theft, saying they "did what had to be done," which suggests they knew the Third Power were planning a heist, and so CT had to counter-heist.
** The phone booths where CT landed are physically booths
** The woman speaking in the animation has a british accent, prompting some to say that the city that CT landed in is not New York. However, NYC is an assimilation of many cultures, so this doesn't rule out NY as CT's landing point.

* From the fourth animation:
** This is the clue that lead to Receda's Revenge 2
** This set of text seems to be a bit more oblique.
** CT was greeted by a phone call from parties unknown who knew not only CT's name, but where they were and what they were doing.
** CT was informed a car would arrive to pick them up and take them to someplace, requiring tickets and a hotel.
** The car arrived and had a coat (in CT's size).

* From the fifth animation:
** We were shown a correct way to solve {{card|223|Secret Location}}, which led us to [[Secret Location Meta Information Solution]].
** CT indicates that they are currently back in the city. This is inferred, because CT wants to "be quiet", but due to the network lockdown, any noise at all is very very noticeable. Therefore, for CT to be worried about such things, means CT must now be in the City.

==The Evidence==

* We know the Ball started at 7.38 from {{Card|146|You Are Cordially Invited}}. It also featured the "conspiracy note" in UV ink:

Electric splash
BB, 21 to 24
4: C, V, K, Q
20, V to 24

* [http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2004/01/cube_stolen_i.html This Sentinel article] tells us the theft was discovered at 2.00 AM, that Fran Mendling was murdered with a neurosuppressant, and that three different security systems were disarmed.

* The [[Salklogs.doc|Pietro Salk vs. Monica Grand]] files provided a wealth of information. We learnt of the four key figures in the theft team, and also that the [[Third Power]] orchestrated the theft.

* Sylvia Salk's account of finding a dying Monica Grand provided us with the "We never held it" comment. ([http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=189974])

* [[Claire Castille]]'s talk with [[Scarlett]], about what happened when the theft team got there. {{WaybackS1|www.thescarlettkite.com/archives/2006/03/coming_home.html}}

* The [[3PGroupwareManager|Third Power emails]] indicate that while things may not be progressing terribly smoothly, V is still actively involved in the operation as of October 15th 2005. He also confirms Bernardo and Monica were definitely involved, and now definitely dead.

* We know [[Violet]] claimed to be sick on the night of the Ball from the [[Leaked_E-mails#Sick_Kiteway_on_Ball-Night|leaked Academy emails]].

* We read about [[Aiko]]'s technologically neat-o sculpture from her [http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/05/iona_interviews.html Sentinel interview].

* [[Combed Thunderclap]] has (apparently) given us a couple very subtle clues. More is yet to come, we can assume.
** CT managed to embed some information on a puzzle card, which gave us [[Secret Location Meta Information Solution]]

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::''An older copy of this page is available here: [[Theft-Archive]]''

The Third Power

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[[Image:Thirdpower-scaled.gif]]

==General==
*A [[Cubist]] group that has worshipped the Cube, although its connection to the Cube may have been concealed

*The Third Power was connected to the [[Theft]] of the [[Receda Cube]].

*The group has an organized web-based mail system
**See: [[3PGroupwareManager]]

*The main operatives on Earth had been identified, while there was a small number of them.
**See: [[3PDossier]]

*After the arrival of the Third Power at [[The San Francisco Connection]] through the [[wormhole]], it is unclear how many operatives are on Earth and who they are. They were intent on warning us off searching for the Cube. There are, presumably, agents all over the world. There are at least 15 agents in the UK.

==Trail of Discovery==
*We had heard the name "The Third Power", first on a website run by the [[Cubist]] group [[The Brotherhood of the Six]].
**We asked [[Violet]] to lookup a book on the subject of the 3rd Power for us, though she didn't immediately respond.

*[[Pietro Salk]]'s [[Salk logs]] contained a doodle of a shape.
**The Final Salk Log is not a log at all, but is a graphic. The text reads:

[[Image:Paper.jpg|200px|Pietro's note]]
{{quote}}
(4) People needed 
3P: [[Monica Grand|Monica]] claims still extant
|}

*It is believed "3P" refers to The Third Power.

*Earth Citizens were soon ushered down a long and winding trail, known as [[The Receda Trail]].
*At the trail end, we discovered information about something happening on [[22-OCT-05]].
*And at the end of that day, we pieced together bits of information and eventually discovered: [[3PGroupwareManager]]

*Meanwhile, [[Violet]] was starting to come forward with some information about the book we asked her to look up.
**It turns out the book was almost purposefully vandalized
**The subject matter of the book is mostly batty, but seems to mention, in several places, the Third Power, and the [[Receda Cube]].
[[Image:Book Symbols.jpg|200px|Symbols from a book, as redrawn by Violet]]

*10-AUG-06 - Every [[Perplex City]] site on earth (except [[The Receda Trail]], mind candy, and pxc.com) was taken over, replaced by a plain static image, as seen here.
*It is believed this may have some relevance to [[The San Francisco Connection]], based on the same warning text being spotted on a banner ad for the event.

[[Image:Say goodbye.jpg|200px|Say Goodbye to Perplex City]]

==References==
*'''Quirky Acuity'''
**blog, 25-OCT-05 "See? I deliver"{{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2005/10/see_i_deliver.html}}

*'''[[The Brotherhood of the Six]]''' History
**http://www.brotherhoodofthesix.com/history.html

*[[Pietro Salk]]'s [[Salk logs]]

*[[The Receda Trail]]

*[[Viard Album Secret Message]]

*Every perplex City site on earth (except [[The Receda Trail]], mindcandy, and pxc.com), on 10-AUG-06, was replaced by a large black [[:Image:Say goodbye.jpg|Say Goodbye Image]]. DOOOOOOM!!

*'''The Perplex City Sentinel'''
**article, 14-AUG-06 "[[SFCon|City Loses Power, Data Connection to Earth Lost for 2 Days]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/08/city_loses_powe.html}}
**article, 09-FEB-07 "[[Council]] Speaks on [[Cube]], [[Third Power]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/02/council_speaks.html}}
**article, 23-FEB-07 "All the Earth Deserves the Thanks of All of [[Perplex City]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/02/all_the_earth_d.html}}
*article, 23-FEB-07 "View from Earth: After the End" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/02/view_from_earth_56.html}}

 
{{Conspiracy}} 
{{Receda}} 
{{3P}}

Timeline:Meta

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{{Shortcut|T:M}}
This is a work in progress.

==Pre-Game==
===Syzygy and Gatehouse 24===
* 16-JAN-04 - Though we don't know it yet (nor will we for some long while), the cube is stolen!
* 24-Feb-04 - [[Projectsyzygy.com]] Initial Announcement
* 08-Oct-04 - [[Perplexcity.com]] Website Update
* 14-Oct-04 - "Project Syzygy Is Complete"; New cache file added "0595630738.cache"; Link on Firebox to "The Cube" found in catalog. Description of item on website follows to UnForums!
* 18-Oct-04 - The [[Perplexcity.com]] website was being explored and trawled over by many people. Among the discoveries: talk of [[Shoes]], [[Gatehouse 24]], and some [[Perplex City Errorlogs]].

===The Newspaper Text===
*[[Perplex City Postcard]]s were spotted in random places around the world.
* 16-Feb-05 - [[Perplex City Video]] was spotted on the [[Perplexcity.com]] website. It would be updated periodically over the next few weeks. All of the cumulative bits would combine to become the [[Newspaper Text]].
** 17-Feb-05 - [[USA Today 17.02.05]] Also the first actual contact: [[Sente Emails]]
** 23-Feb-05 - [[NY Sun 22.02.05]]
** 23-Feb-05 - [[The Times 23.02.05]]
** 28-Feb-05 - [[Daily Telegraph 28.02.05]]
** 02-Mar-05 - [[La Presse 02.03.05]]; learned Sente's full name is [[Sente Kiteway]]
** 05-Mar-05 - [[Toronto Globe & Mail 05.03.05]]
** 08-Mar-05 - [[LA Times 08.03.05]]
** 11-Mar-05 - [[SE Fifth and 40th]]
** 14-Mar-05 - [[South China Morning Post 14.03.05]]
** 19-Mar-05 - [[Abbey Road]] Live Event
** 21-Mar-05 - [[The Guardian 21.03.05]]

==Grand Opening==
* 21-MAR-05 - The [[Newspaper Text]] was completed; [[The Perplex City Sentinel]] discovered.
**Updates would occur weekly.
**Updates to the Sentinel continue to this day, though the schedule has changed over time.

* 02-APR-05 - [[Scarlett Kiteway]], Sente's daughter, writes a letter to the Sentinel. In it, she embeds a clue to her own website: The Scarlett Kite. This site, too, has been updated continuously ever since then.

* 06-APR-05 - "Recon Eight Released from Police Custody"; we are introduced to the Reconstructionists as a radical group of religious zealots.

* 22-APR-05 - [[22.04.05 Update|Sente sent us some mail]] promising a package. We were sent to http://www.perplexcity.com/email/ (which is now defunct). This simple action allowed people to get entered into the system to recieve their "[[Parcels|333 packages]]". This appears to be the only time the 333 [[Leitmarks]] are ever to be given out.

* 24-APR-05 - The Sentinel announces a desire to run articles written by people on Earth. This would be known as "View From Earth". This feature continues to this day. Starting in early 2006, points on the [[Leaderboard]] were awarded for published articles.

* 24-APR-05 - [[Bernardo Holyoke]] is murdered. We don't find out about it for some while.

* 26-APR-05 - "[[Five of Cups]] Owner Found Dead" article published. It is the tip of the ice-berg, for us. From here we can go forward in time to [[Pietro Salk]]'s death, which lead to the [[Salklogs.doc]], which led to us talking to [[Monica Grand]], which led to the [[Receda Trail]], which led us to ask about [[The Third Power]], and on, and on, and on.

* 09-MAY-05 - the first "View from Earth" article is published. It is by Hannah Saks. it is excellent. :)

* 11-MAY-05 - "Holyoke Housed Stolen Academy Equipment" article published. Followup item. It seems aimed at misdirecting us from what's really going on. Though they aren't mentioned, the "equipment" mentioned is the first appearance of [[Reynolds Ionizers]] and [[Klebold Plates]].

* 23-MAY-05 - We first learn of [[Joya]]'s pregnancy, at least speculatively. It has little impact on the story proper, a this time.

* 24-MAY-05 - [[Jessica Holyoke]] is located, amongst the [[Reconstructionists]].

Shannon Powell

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==General==
*Long-time [[Perplex City Council]] Candidate.
*Has for Council Leader four times in the past
*Consistently repeats the same positions, advocating significant cutbacks in basic public services such as [[police]], [[education]], and [[Medication|health care]], in order to divert the funds to massive public works projects, primarily art installations.
*These beliefs have largely kept her out of the seat throughout her political career.

{{quote}}
'''Scott, Earlywine Even in Polls'''

Recent polls indicate that sitting Council Leader [[Camryn Scott]] and Council Member [[Nathan Earlywine]], both candidates for the Council Leader post, are now running neck-and-neck in public opinion following popular candidate [[Douglass Finlay]]'s exit from the race. The poll also shows fellow candidate [[Shannon Powell]] trailing with a scant 2% of the vote, and a full 18% of those polled remained undecided.

[[Sentinel]], news in brief, 11-SEP-06
|}

==References==
**article, 20-JUL-06 "[[Earlywine]] Presses Advantage in Debate" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/07/earlywine_press.html}}
**news in brief, 11-SEP-06 "Scott, Earlywine Even in Polls"
**article, 19-OCT-06 "[[Earlywine]] Wins Leader Post, [[Scott]] Retains Seat on [[Perplex City Council|Council]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/earlywine_wins.html}}

Seven Founders

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[[Image:Academycrest 230a.jpg]]

===General===

* The Seven Founders are noteworthy persons from the history of The [[Perplex City Academy]].

* Unlike the name might suggest, the Founders are not actually founders who all got together at one time. They are in fact noteworthy persons who, throughout the history of the Academy, did much to contribute to or otherwise enhance the nature of the Academy.

* Statues of the seven founders were commissioned for the 700th anniversary of the Academy's founding in 173AC.
** Prankster students painted the statues bright yellow, on the eve of [[The Lighting of the Way]] [[Cubist]] celebration.
** Further, [[Caine]] is a possible culprit [[Leaked_E-mails#Caine.27s_Mischief_in_the_Founder.27s_Gallery|reference]]

===The Seven Founders===

# '''[[Aetiant Taversen]]''' - First Master of The Academy
# '''[[Catherine Carrick]]''' - One of the Dual Masters; Pushed the study of puzzles and cryptology
# '''[[Boaz Delaney]]''' - One of the Dual Masters; Pushed the idea of studious diligence in teaching
# '''[[Helios Noi]]''' - Did tremendous work in the field of Natural Sciences
# '''[[Vianne Adamek]]''' - Stepped in just as the Academy was falling apart
# '''[[Robart Kermeen]]''' - Carried the spirit of growth and development into the modern era
# '''[[Hesketh Zeller]]''' - Something of a mad scientist

{{7Founders}}

Sente Kiteway

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{{Infobox Perplexian
|name=Sente Kiteway
|image=[[Image:Sente_full.jpg]]
|age=67 ''(as of NOV-06)''
|occupation=Master of the [[Perplex City Academy]]
|associations=[[487|Project 487]], [[Viendenbourg]]
|email=sente.kiteway '''at''' perplexcityacademy '''dot''' com
|website=http://www.perplexcityacademy.com/office.html
}}

==General==
* The Master of the [[Perplex City Academy]]
* Lives in the Master's Lodgings, [[Milamont Parade]]
* Sente was elected to become the Master Of The Academy in 263AC on the retirement of Professor [[Alyce Turnbull]]
** Among his many ceremonial duties at the Academy is the opening of the summer barbeque, where he has to cook a meal for the top three students that year
* Sente is also referenced as "S" on letters shown on [[Perplexcity.com]]
* Sente has been called "The puzzle-solver, the bridge-builder."

* The root meaning of Sente is "playing first" (having the initiative). A player has sente if it is their turn and they do not have to answer their opponent's last move. Thus, a player who has sente can decide where to play next. Accordingly derives from the game "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_%28board_game%29 Go]".

* Opinion of the [[Perplexcitysentinel.com|Perplex City Sentinel]] is (often) that Sente should be removed as the master of the [[Perplex City Academy]] {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/03/sente_kiteway_s.html}}
* Has two daughters, [[Scarlett Kiteway|Scarlett]] and [[Violet Kiteway|Violet]].

*On 08-SEP-05, [[Iona Rodie|Iona]] was granted an Interview with [[Sente Kiteway]], which was remarkably insightful on the man and his motives.

*He supports [[Anja Marlowe]]'s [[Museum]] exhibit on [[The War]];
**Made the surprising move of addressing the assembled with a statement of care.

*On 14-JUN-05, when he discovered [[Aiko]] was a member of the [[Reconstructionists]], he [[Leaked_E-mails#Sente_Calls_Anna.2C_Urgently|contacted Anna Heath]] urgently informing her as well.
**He then sent the information on to the police, who swiftly arrested [[Aiko]].

{| align=right
|[[Image:Howtoplay sente.gif|Explaining how to play]]
|}

==Biography==

*Born in Vingate in Perplex City's northern quarter

*Took an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Linguistics at [[Marmalejo College]] and joined the Academy's [[Cryptology]] department in 223.

*In 230, he published his seminal work on cryptological mathematics which is now the standard text for graduate researchers.

*Between 229 and 236, he worked as a Junior Fellow.

*He was a member of the puzzle-setting team for the PCAG on five occasions, and three of his cryptological puzzles won the Academy's Scribe Prize.

*In 237 he took up a senior position at [[Centrifuge]], the city's leading technological security company, where he headed up the development of [[Redlock]] and the [[Hollowview Intelligent Defense System]].

*In 252 he became Senior Fellow in [[Cryptology]]. In this role, he oversaw the growth of the department, securing over PCL 60 million in corporate funding and sponsorship as well as building strong ties for the department with the government and military.

*Professor Kiteway is well known for his research into autonomously-evolving cipher streams; the ubiquitous SNT coding device is only one of his creations.

*He has worked as a consultant to defence intelligence and in the financial sector.

*He has been a leader of several professional organisations, both in the private sector and in academia.

*He serves as Executive Director of the Games' Schools Programme, which encourages young people to participate in the annual [[PCAG|Games]] and coaches them in problem-solving skills.

*Since 261 he has been Chairman of the Carrick Foundation, a charitable trust which awards grants to support technological innovation by small businesses and individuals.

*Professor Kiteway was elected to become the new Master of the Academy in 263AC, on the retirement of Professor [[Alyce Turnbull]]

*After the [[The San Francisco Connection|Blackout of 10-AUG-06]], Kiteway and the Academy as a whole were accused of mis-using resources, maligning the city, and wreaking havoc on the citizenry. This caused Kiteway to pen an explanation of points, which explicitly mention, among other things, [[The Third Power]].
:Read the explanation: http://pxcacademy.com/office3.html

==Projects==
Assited in authoring [[Department_of_Cryptology#266_Case_Study|A 266 Case Study]] on the [[Academy]] security system, strengths and vulnerabilities, action points.

On this team project were:
*[[Sente Kiteway]]
*? Framingham ?
*[[Douglas Gatlin]]
*[[Rupert Scryer]]

Assited in authoring [[Department_of_Cryptology#269 Case Study|A 269 Case Study]] on threat analysis of various government institutions including "review of possible indicators that critical and secure communications channels have been tampered with or compromised."
:Raw, obfuscated data is available at "[[269 Case Study Raw Data]]"

On this team project were:
*[[Sente Kiteway]]
*[[Hunan Mansoor]]
*[[Sanjean Adamek]]
*[[Inari Ekeba]]
*[[Eoin Morgan]]
* Inman
* Phan
* Fennerman
* Novak
* Romero

==Trouble==
*16-OCT-06 - [[The Sentinel]] reports on the goings on at [[Lancewood]] and [[Viendenbourg]], citing the experiments conducted on [[Jake Maine]] and numerous canines.
**[[City Council]] was called into immediate emergency session all day to discuss the matter.
*17-OCT-06 - After a vote of no confidence in Scott, it was announced that the City Council election is to be moved up to the 18th, just 1 day away.
**It was also mentioned Camryn Scott and [[Academy]] Master [[Sente Kiteway]] may face criminal proceedings for their deeds.
*18-OCT-06 - Before election polling begins, Kiteway pens up a plea of understanding, which can be read on the academy website. {{WaybackS1|perplexcityacademy.com/office4.html}}
*05-JAN-07 - Rumor had it the [[Academy Oversight Committee]] had gained information implicating none other than Sente Kiteway in a coverup of [[Ryan Cahill]]'s enhancer usage in the 267 and 269 PCAG championship finals.
**It suddenly seemed very possible Kiteway & Cahill may soon face criminal fraud charges, among other things.
*15-JAN-07 - Kiteway and Cahill were arrested during the 2007 Founder's Ball.

[[Image:Sente arrested.jpg|right|Sente's finest hour.]]
{{quote-red}}
===Arrested===
*For many years, Sente had been the personal mentor and academic advisor to [[Ryan Cahill]]. The level of attention given to Cahill might be described as unusual, but certainly not unheard of.
*From the period of time starting roughly in the 266 [[PCAG]] season, running until the 270 championship, Ryan Cahill was a skilled contender and masterful PCAG player and sportsman.
*For an as-yet unspecified duration during that period, Sente was aiding Cahill in taking medical enhancers -- that is, [[drugs]] -- to improve his play. This is decidedly against PCAG rules.
*This information came about when the [[Academy Oversight Committee]] discovered documents on Sente's [[key]], and handed them over to the [[Substance Compliance]] division of the [[PCAG]].
*During the 270 Academy ball, on 15-JAN-07, events were finally brought to light, and both Sente Kiteway and Ryan Cahill were very publicly arrested.
*This is largely a grandiose, coordinated power-play, on the part of [[Earlywine]] and the [[Academy Oversight Committee]].
|}

*17-JAN-07 - The Kiteway house, on [[Milamont Parade]], was broken into.
**There are calls for Henrik Tanner, and many others at the academy, to be sacked and replaced.
**Scarlett and Violet get angry, and start getting in a mode to get even.
**The break-in appears to have been done by some member of [[The Third Power]], who subsequently discovered "artifacts from the cube Theft"
**Assuming these artifacts were owned and used by one of the members of the household, The 3P kidnapped Scarlett.
**See: [[Operation Bayonet]] for more on this.

*06-FEB-07 - [[Ryan Cahill]] confesses to all charges of drug abuse in a robust 30-pages.
**Sente is released from prison with all charges completely dropped.

==Contact info==
The official residence of the Academy Master is in [[Milamont Parade]], in a well furnished house with Ultra-modern [[Zingiber]] sofas and armchairs, [[Hausam]]-period urns, just across the park from the [[Academy]].

*Address:
: [[Master's Lodgings]]
: [[Milamont Parade]]
: [[Perplex City]]

The Master's Office address is:

: [[Office of the Master]]
: [[Taversen Square|One, Taversen Square]]
: [[Perplex City]] 2210

Sente may be contacted by e-mail (though he rarely is given to respond):

: sente.kiteway '''at''' perplexcityacademy '''dot''' com

Media are instructed to contact [[Patrick Azadian]], Assistant to the Master:

: patrick.azadian '''at''' perplexcityacademy '''dot''' com

==Cards==
*{{Card|020|Barbeque}}
*{{Card|022|Cold Fission}}
*{{Card|040|Baby on Board}}
*{{Card|085|Sweet Dreams}}
*{{Card|088|Pyramidal}}
*{{Card|097|419 SCAM}}
*{{Card|106|Rickety Old Bridge}}
*{{Card|128|Perplexing Portraits}}
*{{Card|146|You Are Cordially Invited}}
*{{Card|220|Precision}}
*{{Card|224|Once Upon A Time}}
*{{Card|229|Ball Night}}
*{{Card|252|C. 237.85, F. 460.13,}}

[[Image:Kiteway pressconf.jpg|right]]
==References==
''Sente is somewhat ubiquitous. All occurrences of his presence may not be reflected below.''

* [[:Image:Pp6.jpg|Letter from Sente]]
* [[:Image:Pp7.jpg|Sente's Signature]]
* [http://wiki.incognitus.net/mirror/ppc/www.perplexcity.com/14.10.04/tmp/httpd/errorlog/0595630738.cache Email sent to Sente (0595630738.cache)]
* [[Perplex City Postcard]]
* [[Sente Emails|Emails from Sente]]
* [[The San Francisco Connection#Sente's Message to us on Earth]]

* [[Perplex City Sentinel]]
**article, 16-JAN-04 "[[Receda Cube|Cube]] Stolen in Deadly Raid" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2004/01/cube_stolen_i.html}} ''See also: [[Newspaper Text]]''
**article, 28-MAR-05 "[[Perplex City Academy|Academy]] Plans Unravel" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/03/academy_plans_u.html}}
**article, 21-MAR-05 "[[Sente Kiteway|Kiteway]] Unfit for Office" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/03/sente_kiteway_s.html}}
**article, 04-APR-05 "[[Sente Kiteway|Kiteway]]'s Role Revisited" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/04/kiteways_role_r.html}}
**article, 18-APR-05 "Secret [[Sente Kiteway|Kiteway]] Plans Leaked to [[Sentinel]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/04/kiteway_plans_l.html}}
**article, 02-MAY-05 "[[Receda Cube]] Recovery Plan Unveiled" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/05/receda_cube_rec.html}}
**article, 02-MAY-05 "[[Sente Kiteway|Kiteway]] Cheapens Honour of [[Leitmarks]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/04/kiteway_cheapen.html}}
**article, 19-JUL-05 "Sober Scrutiny of [[Sente Kiteway|Kiteway]]'s Schemes" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/07/sober_scrutiny.html}}
**article, 08-SEP-05 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews... [[Sente Kiteway]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/iona_interviews_4.html}}
**article, 03-OCT-05 "[[Museum]] [[Soo-Yung Rosenthal|Protesters]] Rally After [[The War|War]] Exhibit Announced" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/museum_proteste.html}}
**article, 11-OCT-05 "[[Sente]]'s Team on Earth Delivers on Promises" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/sentes_team_on.html}}
**feature, 23-DEC-05 "Year in Review: Newsmakers of 268" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/12/year_in_review.html}}
**article, 23-DEC-05 "[[Leaderboard]] End of Year Round-Up" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/12/leaderboard_end_1.html}}
**article, 13-FEB-06 "Virtual [[Leitmarks]] Debut on Earth" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/02/virtual_leitmar.html}}
**article, 20-MAR-06 "[[Sentinel|Earth Edition]] Celebrates First Anniversary" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/03/earth_edition_c.html}}
**article, 22-JUN-06 "[[Mind Candy]] Launches [http://www.mindcandypuzzles.com/ New Puzzle Site]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/06/mind_candy_laun.html}}
**article, 14-AUG-06 "[[SFCon|City Loses Power, Data Connection to Earth Lost for 2 Days]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/08/city_loses_powe.html}}
**article, 21-AUG-06 "[[Academy]] Secrecy Harms City, [[Council]] Must Intervene Now" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/08/academy_irrespo.html}}
**article, 28-AUG-06 "[[Academy]] Issues Denial of Involvement with [[The San Francisco Connection|Portal, Blackout]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/08/academy_issues.html}}
**article, 02-OCT-06 "[[Mind Candy]] Releases Stones Game on Earth" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/mind_candy_rele.html}}
**article, 16-OCT-06 "[[Academy]], [[Camryn Scott|Scott]] [[VHC_tempfile|Implicated in Human Trials]] of [[War|Wartime]] Tech" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/academy_scott_i.html}}
**article, 17-OCT-06 "[[Camryn Scott|Scott]] Fails Vote of Confidence, Election Moved Up" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/scott_fails_vot.html}}
**article, 20-OCT-06 "Earth Link Locked Down by Executive Order" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/earth_link_lock.html}}
**article, 03-NOV-06 "[[Earlywine]] Planning to Appoint [[Academy Oversight Committee]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/11/earlywine_plann.html}}
**article, 16-NOV-06 "[[Oversight Committee]] Members Appointed" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/11/oversight_commi.html}}
**article, 01-DEC-06, "[[Kiteway]], [[Academy Oversight Committee|Committee]] Butting Heads" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/12/kiteway_committ.html}}
**article, 01-DEC-06 "[[Sente Kiteway|Kiteway]], [[Academy Oversight Committee|Committee]] Butting Heads" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/12/kiteway_committ.html}}
**article, 05-JAN-07 "[[Sente Kiteway|Kiteway]] Implicated in [[PCAG]] [[Substance Compliance Program|Drug Fraud Investigation]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/01/kiteway_implica.html}}
**article, 16-JAN-07 "[[Sente|Kiteway]] Arrested at [[PCAG]] Victor's Ball" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/01/kiteway_arreste.html}}
**article, 18-JAN-07 "[[Academy]] Security 'Sievelike,' Says Expert" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/01/academy_securit.html}}
**article, 23-JAN-07 "[[Academy]] Students Wage Epic Annual Snowball Battle" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/01/academy_student.html}}
**article, 05-FEB-07 "[[Cahill]] Confesses, [[Sente]] Sprung" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/02/cahill_confesse.html}}
**article, 23-FEB-07 "All the Earth Deserves the Thanks of All of [[Perplex City]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/02/all_the_earth_d.html}}

*[[Perplex City Police Department]] - [[Isaac Cymbalisty]] case file - [http://www.perplexcitypolice.com/pd269volintranet/case_file.php?cid=PXC978C675&section=witness witness statements]

==Other Images==

<gallery>
Image:Senteoped-wide-230.jpg|Sente
Image:Sente_blue_oped.jpg|Sente on the move
Image:Sente kiteway 18.07.jpg|Sente scrutinized
</gallery>

Scott Myers

2007-05-15T19:01:50Z

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[[Image:S myers.jpg]]

==General==

*Perplex City player
*Administrator and Editor of this wiki.
*Unfiction profile: http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=3650
*Perplex City Profile: http://www.perplexcity.com/profile/view.qbuild?player=Scott
**Do you edit the wiki much? Consider [http://www.perplexcity.com/profile/add_tags.nbuild adding the tag] [http://www.perplexcity.com/profile/tags.nbuild?tag=wiki "wiki"] to your profile as well!

*To his credit (self-gratification begins here):
**fFor a brief time, [[Sylvia Salk]]'s immediate contact on Earth.
**One of about 40 people who attended the [[New York PCAG event]]
{{View From Earth}}
**The third person to have more than one [[Sentinel]] article printed.
**The first person to have more than two [[Sentinel]] article printed.

*[[Tales From Earth]] work includes:
**[[Tales From Earth:Authors#Scott|Author/Editor]] - Blurb
**[[Tales From Earth:Draco Venatio|Draco Venatio]] - Author
**[[Tales From Earth:A Day In The Un-Life: A Collaborative Effort|A Day In The Un-Life: A Collaborative Effort]] - Editor
**[[Tales From Earth:Perplex City D20 Module|Perplex City D20 Module]] - Half-mad lunatic designer

==References==
*'''The Perplex City Sentinel'''
**letters, 08-JUL-05 "Condolences"
**article, 20-OCT-05 "View From Earth: Theorists Awarded" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/view_from_earth_22.html}}
**letters, 10-NOV-05 "Advice fFor the [[Academy]] [[Museum]]"
**letters, 15-DEC-05 "Earth Issues A Challenge"
**letters, 05-FEB-06 "Inquiry For [[PCAG]] Fans"
**article, 03-MAR-06 "[[Scott Myers|Earth Interviews]]... [[Mind Candy]]'s Andrea Phillips" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/03/earth_interview.html}}
**article, 22-JUN-06 "[[Scott Myers|Earth Interviews]]... [[Oliver Keers]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/06/earth_interview_1.html}}
**letters, 12-JUL-06 "And now a fFew words fFrom our fFans"
**article, 05-OCT-06 "View from Earth: [[Earlywine]] in Disfavour" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/view_from_earth_52.html}}
**article, 12-OCT-06 "View from Earth: Political Posturing" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/view_from_earth_53.html}}
***''No, I didn't write that one, but Nikki was kind enough to reference me''
**article, 19-FEB-07 "''[[Sentinel]] Exclusive'': [[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews... [[Violet Kiteway]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/02/sentinel_exclus_1.html}}

*'''The Ooze Zone'''
**blog, 29-JUN-06 "Cracker" {{WaybackS1|www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/cracker.html}}

Scarlett's Blocky Lines

2007-05-15T19:00:24Z

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{{Cleanup}}
This puzzle was on a piece of paper found by [[Scarlett]] in a secret compartment in [[Granier House]]. Also in the compartment was a message from [[Anthony Granier]] which suggested that it led to a place which contained more information about him.

==The puzzle==
http://thescarlettkite.com/archives/2006/09/success.html

[[Image:Paper full.jpg|center|thumb|350px]]

The puzzle consisted of a piece of paper with twelve lines on it, each of which appeared to be a depiction of some sort of binary signal. Each line took up exactly the same width and height, and they were all aligned horizontally.

== The accompanying message ==
This was transcribed by Violet to be:

{{quote}}
My dear children, [[Edward Granier|Edward]] and [[Amaithe Granier|Amaithe]] - 

As I write this, my time draws near. I have passed too many hours away from you, indeed, and never conceived a manner in which to tell you of all I had seen and done. I am sorry for it. I love you and kiss you both. If your heart is in the matter and you wish to learn more of your father, there is a place which contains much knowledge. I cannot write its name, but this puzzle will lead you to it. I am confident you will find out its secret. Should you travel there at last, go safely and forgive me. 

Your ever-loving, 
Papa
|}

It apparently also had a glyph hidden in it representing a rotation of 360 degrees, starting at due North.

==Transcription==
U95 D131 U434 D465 U569 D595 U611 D620 U634 D676 U686 D697 U714 D734 U738 D775 U782 D814 #
U274 D299 U364 D384 U393 D420 U446 D462 U465 D537 U576 D592 U608 #
D38 U40 D62 U75 D113 U133 D148 U149 D166 U260 D283 U656 D677 U741 D760 U771 D786 U808 #
D48 U66 D155 U159 D180 U218 D251 U348 D374 U479 D538 U588 D630 U652 D718 U790 D829 U861 #
U95 D133 U136 D175 U185 D196 U228 D266 U814 D865 #
U35 D105 U144 D166 U183 D227 U233 D268 U270 D283 U295 D306 U312 D336 U390 D415 #
U80 D128 U157 D208 U232 D268 U317 D425 U529 D553 U661 D692 U720 D747 #
U481 D500 U519 D552 U557 D574 U587 D656 U694 D727 #
D42 U58 D73 U680 D711 U721 D732 U741 D761 U778 D800 U821 D841 U863 #
U61 D116 U213 D287 U309 D358 U395 D432 U489 D498 U560 D608 U629 D644 U665 #
U162 D188 U220 D254 U261 D273 U277 D326 U340 D364 U419 D438 U444 D531 #
U187 D219 U312 D355 U395 D417 U500 D543 U555 D581 U591 D623 U632 D647 U659 D705 U799 D858 #
U indicates an upwards transition and D a downwards one, the number is the x co-ordinate of the transition, and a # sign indicates the end of a line. Lines start at x=34 and end at x=883

([[http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=272569#272569 source]])

==Theories==

===Electronics===
* Binary data - line represents bitstream of 0's and 1's
* Bus - all 12 lines represent individual bits of a datastream (12 bit words or perhaps two 6 bit words)
* Pulse width modulation
* Sound waves

===Cryptonomicon===
Cabbage and others have speculated a relationship to a movement-based code in Cryptonomicon. ([http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=272575#272575])
This would then need a map such as [[:Image:Aeromap.png|aeromap.png]] or [http://www.perplexcitymap.com/ Perplex City Map]

== Solution ==
After some hints were made in this direction but no-one managed to figure it out, it was Kurt who finally solved the puzzle [http://www.pathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/09/the_archipelago.html]. The person who made the puzzle stood at twelve different places, and at each he did a 360-degree sweep and drew a line showing where the horizon was obscured by other objects and where it was clear. To solve it, each line had to be bent into a circle, and then the circles had to be arranged so that the peaks matched up.

Kurt concluded from the resulting arrangement that the puzzle represented the views from the islands in the [[Lancewood Archipelago]], more specifically that each line represented where the horizon was obscured by the other islands. He also concluded that it must point to the thirteenth island in the archipelago, [[Hobbs Island]]

==References==

*'''Quirky Acuity'''
**blog, 11-SEPT-06 "Not good" {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2006/09/not_good.html}}

*'''The Scarlett Kite'''
**blog, 08-SEPT-06, "Success!" {{WaybackS1|www.thescarlettkite.com/archives/2006/09/success.html}}
**blog, 08-SEPT-06, "Curiouser and curiouser" {{WaybackS1|www.thescarlettkite.com/archives/2006/09/curiouser_and_c.html}}
**blog, 13-SEPT-06, "Squiggle-squiggle" {{WaybackS1|www.thescarlettkite.com/archives/2006/09/squigglesquiggl.html}}
**blog, 15-SEPT-06, "Sea Journey" {{WaybackS1|www.thescarlettkite.com/archives/2006/09/sea_journey.html}}
**blog, 20-SEPT-06, "Hobbs Island" {{WaybackS1|www.thescarlettkite.com/archives/2006/09/hobbs_island.html}}

*'''The Path of Least Time'''
**blog, 15-SEPT-06, "Success!" {{WaybackS1|www.pathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/09/the_archipelago.html link]

==Links==
* [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=16700 Unfiction thread]

Ripley Wayans

2007-05-15T18:51:32Z

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==General==
*Lives in the [[Artist's Quarter]] with his partner of 13 years, [[Keenan "KT" Thoreau]]
*According to KT, "Ripley doesn't like the rock-star life" -- hence their accomodations tend towards the modest.
*Described by [[Alejo Jackson]] as "practically another member of [[Roll For Damage|the band]], always there for us."

*Converted to [[Reconstructionism]], over the course of 2006.
*According to friends, "seeing KT come out into the open with it really shifted how [he] felt. Ripley never felt like he could live with a secret like that, and things got so much better between them once everybody knew."
**This is a reference to KT's announcement that he is a Recon, on 04-JUL-05.
**After that announcement, Wayans saw how life would not change much, and he could go on as he was, but in a healthier way if he converted.

*Wayans wed his longtime companion Thoreau in a dawn [[Lighting of the Way]] ceremony on [[Alchemy Beach]], 23-SEP-06.
**Was handled by [[Reconstructionist]] officiant [[Sister Jaina]].
**Thoreau and Wayans spent the preceding night on the beach in meditation;
**They were joined shortly before sunrise by their guests, and the day was celebrated by a surprisingly quiet breakfast on a pavilion overlooking the bay.
**The small ceremony was attended primarily by close friends and relatives, including:
***[[Alejo Jackson]]
***[[Joya]] (with Jackson)
***[[Echo West]]
***[[Helix Hesh]]
***[[Serena Duncan]] (with Hesh)
***[[Randal Tokei]]
***several highly-placed members of the [[Reconstructionists]]

==References==

*'''Perplex City Sentinel'''
**article, 15-SEP-05 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews... Keenan Thoreau" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/iona_interviews_5.html}}
**letters, 19-JAN-06 "Sexual Politics"
**article, 25-SEP-06 "[[KT]] Weds in Seaside Lighting Ceremony" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/09/kt_weds_in_ligh.html}}

Raoul Valentin

2007-05-15T18:20:22Z

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[[Image:Raoul valentin.jpg]]

==General==
*Chairman of the [[Old Town Renewal Committee]]
*An [[Academy]] educated sociologist

*Many believe his stance of approaching [[Old Town]] Revitalization may be just the thing.
*Past efforts involved engineers and architects; people who did not have an appreciation for the human motive.

*His first significant effort has been to invest money into [[The Lighting of the Way]] holiday ceremonies.
*In counter to his efforts, Valentin has been accused of re-packaging old traditions, not actually doing anything new.

*Attacked the police for allowing criminal elements to thrive in the [[Old Town]], citing the [[Gillit Road]] criminal element.

*Spoke out against radical action in the Old Town, saying careful study needs to be taken.

==References==
*article, 12-SEP-05 "Lighting in [[Old Town]] Begins Renewal" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/lighting_in_old_2.html}}
*letters, 19-SEP-05 "[[Old Town]], Old Tactics"
*article, 19-JAN-06 "[[Gillit Road|Police Raid Disrupted]], Claim [[PCPD]] Sources" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/police_raid_dis.html}}
*article, 04-MAY-06 "[[Old Town]] Residents Hold Protest Rally" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/05/old_town_reside.html}}

Roll For Damage

2007-05-15T18:17:52Z

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{|
| [[Image:Alejo jackson.jpg]]
| [[Image:Keenan thoreau.jpg]]
| [[Image:Paperbagheadshot.jpg]]
|-
| [[Alejo Jackson]]
| [[Keenan Thoreau|Keenan "KT" Thoreau]]
| [[Echo West]]
|-
| Vocals
| Bass
| Drums
|}

==General==
* Also referred to as RFD
* [[Perplex City]]'s top selling band
* Got their start at small venue [[The Click]]
* Seventh album ''Random Encounter'' exceeded one million mark in its first week of sales
[[Image:Take_initiative.gif|right]]
* Eighth album, ''Take Initiative'', was released on September 1st, 2005 at exactly midnight.
** Was very well recieved by an adoring public.
** Sales reached the one million mark within 4 days.
** Is described as "a moodier, darker sound", as compared to earlier works.
** The album was produced by bandmate [[Echo West]]
** Tracklist includes ''Take Initiative'', ''Hit Point'', ''Fumble'', ''Wisdom''
** The [[Sentinel]] published an excellent [http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/take_initiative.html review] of the album.

* Signed by [[Hesh Records]]
* [[Helix Hesh]] supports the band immensely in anything they do.

* Played in the 2005 Summer [[Concert in the Park]] series at [[Azad Park]].

* Band members were perfectly aware bandmember KT was a Reconstructionist didn't see that it mattered

* Recipient of the [[City Star]] public awareness award
* Has a strong collective love of the city
* Encourages youth to take an active interest in public affairs

* The day of the [[Theft|theft]] of [[The Receda Cube]], they continued to work, even though the rest of the city was paralyzed with shock and despair

* Between albums, the band often separates to create their own experimental sounds
** They find when they get back together they have many more creative influences between them

* Fans of the band caused some civil disruption, in early 2006.
** At a surprise show around March 3, 2006 at [[The Click]], fans almost rioted after the venue filled to capacity with many people left outside, and the police had to be called in, including the [[Perplex City Auxiliary Volunteer Police|auxillary volunteer police]]
** Similar discord was feared at the next live event on March 14, 2006, at [[Euler's Disk]].
** However, no-one could have predicted the unprecedented result: hundreds of prank calls to the [[police]], over-whelming the authorities with calls of bomb threats, kidnapings, and so on.
** In lieu of the 14-MAR-05 [[Police]] crisis, the band have decided to not do any more free shows, until the city's security issues can be assessed.

==People==

===Band members===
* [[Alejo Jackson]] (vocals)
* [[Echo West]] (drummer)
* [[Keenan Thoreau|Keenan "KT" Thoreau]] (bassist)

===Support Staff===
*[[Lulu Hayashi]] - [[Hesh]] talent assistant
*[[Jinhing McGovern]] - [[Hesh]] sound engineer
*[[Cyrus Quinton]] - [[Hesh]] sound engineer
* [[Shane Cobalt]] - band's publicist
* [[Cheri Lindemann]] - president of RFD Fan Club

==References==
*'''[[Perplex City Sentinel]]'''
**article, 28-MAR-05 "[[Joya]] to Wed"
**article, 05-APR-05 "[[Roll For Damage|RFD]] Back to Studio" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/04/rfd_back_to_rec.html}}
**article, 15-MAY-05 "[[Alejo]] Arrested" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/05/alejo_arrested.html}}
**article, 08-JUN-05 "[[Summer Holiday|Holiday]] Fun Schedule" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/holiday_fun_sch.html}}
**News In Brief, 01-JUL-05, "RFD Announces Album Date"
**article, 04-JUL-05 "[[Keenan "KT" Thoreau|KT]] Shocker: 'I'm a [[Reconstructionists|Reconstructionist]]'" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/07/kt_a_reconstruc.html}}
**article, 13-JUL-05 "[[Roll For Damage|RFD]] Awarded [[City Star]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/07/rfd_awarded_cit.html}}
**news in brief, 01-SEP-05 "Take Initiative Out"
**letters, 01-SEP-05 "No Love Lost"
**article, 05-SEP-05 "''[[Roll For Damage|Initiative]]'' Takes Off" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/take_initiative.html}}
**article, 08-SEP-05 "View from Earth: [[Cubism|Religious]] Freedom" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/view_from_earth_17.html}}
**article, 15-SEP-05 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews... [[Keenan Thoreau]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/iona_interviews_5.html}}
**article, 22-SEP-05 "[[Alejo Jackson|Alejo]] Busted" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/alejo_busted.html}}
**article, 24-NOV-05 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews.... [[Helix Hesh]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/11/iona_interviews_11.html}}
**article, 26-JAN-06 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews... [[Alejo Jackson]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/iona_interviews_14.html}}
**article, 06-MAR-06, "[[Hesh Records|Hesh]] Denies Security Troubles for [[RFD]] Performances" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/03/hesh_denies_sec.html}}
**article, 09-MAR-06 "[[Roll For Damage|RFD]] to Play Free Show at [[Euler's Disk]] on Tuesday" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/03/rfd_to_play_fre.html}}
**article, 16-MAR-06 "[[Police]] Bombarded with [[Isaac Cymbalisty|Prank Calls]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/03/police_bombarde.htm}}

*'''The Path of Least Time'''
**blog 08-SEP-05 "The Break-In" {{WaybackS1|www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2005/09/the_breakin.html}}

*'''[[Anna Heath]]'s Personal Web Site'''
**blog 09-MAR-06 "[[Fleming Heath]] is plotting"

*08-FEB-06 - [[Alejo Jackson Chat Log|Alejo Jackson Chat]]

Quadrant Park Station

2007-05-15T18:16:17Z

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===General===
*Located on [[Amber Line]] & [[Viridian Line]] intersection

*Parts of The [[Amber Line]] were shutdown 28-AUG-05 including:
**[[Amandier Station]]
**[[Quadrant Park Station]]
**[[Trellis Gate Station]]
*See [[Lyttleton Station]] for more on this.

===References===
*Perplex City [[Subway]] Station map
*article, 29-AUG-05 "Commuters Delayed" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/08/commuters_delay_1.html}}
*correction, 01-SEP-05 "Corrections"

[[Category:Subway Stations]]

Pyramid

2007-05-15T18:15:46Z

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Pyramid is a board game played in [[Perplex City]].
*The annual tournament is from Sep. 1-4 from 10am at [[Euler's Disc]]. It costs 18 [[Lecks]] to enter and is free to watch.
*It is will be published as part of a line called "Ontame Eternals" by [[Ontame]].
*[[Violet]] doesn't really like it.
*There are varieties such as Speed Pyramid, Fool's Pyramid, Action Pyramid and Skew Pyramid.
*As per Violet, "No-one plays for money".
*It's definately an old game, being around in the days of [[Granier]] and is mentioned in [[Receda's Revenge]].
*It is somewhat akin to Chess in reputation; as old, but soon replaced by [[Counterpart]].
*It's a family game.
*It's a quick-fire game that is not involving reading around the lines.
*[[Scarlett]] plays obsessively.
*Monday evening is Pyramid night at [[Hesh Records]].

==References==
*'''The Perplex City Sentinel'''
**The tour guide - {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/tourguide/}}
**[[Ontame]] Pushes Classics - {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/08/ontame_games_br.html}}
**[[VFE]]: Earth Interviews: [[Mind Candy]]'s [[Mind Candy#Andrea Phillips|Andrea Phillips]] - {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/03/earth_interview.html}}
*'''Quirky Acuity'''
**blog, 31-JAN-06 "Seven reasons I hate [[Pyramid]]" {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2006/01/seven_reasons_i.html}}
**blog, 6-JAN-06 "[[Granier]] diaries installment three" {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2006/01/granier_diaries_2.html}}
**blog, 9-APR-05 "The wierdness of here" {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2005/04/test_post.html}}
*'''The Scarlett Kite'''
**self-intro - {{WaybackS1|www.thescarlettkite.com/aboutme/}}
**blog, 2-DEC-05 "Now I'm on my own" {{WaybackS1|www.thescarlettkite.com/archives/2005/12/now_im_on_my_ow.html}}
*'''The Path of Least Time'''
**blog, 18-MAY-06 "[[Counterpoint]]" {{WaybackS1|www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/05/counterpoint.html}}
**blog, 1-FEB-06 "[[Cyrus Quinton]]" {{WaybackS1|www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/02/cyrus_quinton.html}}
*'''The Ooze zone'''
**blog, 8-JUN-06 "A man walks into a bar" {{WaybackS1|www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/a_man_walks_int.html}}
**blog, 12-JUN-06 "I am the resurrection" {{WaybackS1|www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/06/i_am_the_resurr_1.html}}

Public Unrest

2007-05-15T18:10:53Z

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{{Season1}}

==General==

*Violent incidents have occurred around the city
*Two suspects, [[Malcolm and Spencer Kaplan]], were arrested in connection with these events
*The police believe they are part of a much larger gang.

*The criminals leave a calling card: A coloured symbol, and a word
*The words have all, so far, been the names of anarchist organizers on Earth
*Here is the running synopsis of them:

{| border=1 cellpadding=10
|-
| '''Date'''
| '''Colour / Shape'''
| '''Word'''
| '''Act (with Graffiti)'''
| '''Reference'''
|-
| 3 Jan
| Blue Circle
| Proudhon
| Beating of Old Town resident [[Robert Drake]]
| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre-Joseph_Proudhon
|-
| 17 Jan
| Green Lightning Bolt
| Stirner
| Tearing down two trees in [[Euler's Disc]]
| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Stirner
|-
| 5 Feb
| Two White Horizontal Lines
| Warren
| Burning down the [[Creation Lane]] [[Soupery]]
| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josiah_Warren
|-
|}

==Synopsis==
{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
Graffiti at the site is still clearly visible despite prompt application of a solvent: the word "Proudhon" in a large blue circle. Police chief [[Eoin Morgan]] commented on the case, "[[Robert Drake|Mr. Drake]] was extremely lucky not to be more seriously hurt. ... We wish to assure members of the public that we will bring the culprits to justice. Precautions are being instituted to ensure this remains an isolated incident."
|}

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
'''Vandalism Continues'''

There were further acts of vandalism in the [[Artists' Quarter]] Tuesday night, with two trees uprooted in [[Euler's Disc]]. The word "Stirner" was sprayed onto the bark of one of the trees, along with a green zig-zagged line, similar to a lightning bolt. The police have assured the public they are treating the matter extremely seriously.
|}

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
'''Unrest, Violence Continue'''

Late last night, a window at the [[Soupery]] on [[Creation Lane]] was smashed and the premises set on fire. The building immediately summoned the fire brigade, who were able to bring the blaze under control, though the damage is expected to run to tens of thousands of [[lecks]]. Inside the charred interior, two white horizontal chalk marks could be seen, with the word "Warren" was scrawled between.
|}

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
It's the senselessness of the acts that has all of us so disturbed. [These actions are] more like something you'd find on Earth." He also expressed disbelief at the apparent lack of motive in the crimes. "It's like they've turned their back on society," he said. "We're most concerned at the present with locating any other members of the gang. ... [We're] simply unable to understand their way of thinking, and as a result can't predict what they might be capable of next."

''PCPD's Lieutenant [[Camden Ho]]''
|}

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
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'''Letters: Crime Wave'''

Once again, we see that the crime levels in the city are spiraling out of control (''Police Arrest pair of Arson, Vandal Suspects {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/02/police_arrest_p.html}}''). Not only is the [[Old Town]] becoming increasingly dangerous, but now even the [[Artist's Quarter]] isn't safe. I already fear for my life when walking down [[Milamont]]. It's surely only a matter of time before the whole city is swamped by tidal wave of crime.

[[Maxim Tsuki]], Sentinel Reader
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"I'd always thought of Earth as a place of good," said Jane Monroe, proprietor of the torched [[Soupery]] on [[Creation Lane]]. "Now it's became clear there much more to it than the general public were made aware of. ... Someone has been hiding us from the truth and I want to know whether it was our [[City Council]] or the people of Earth!"
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==References==
*Perplex City Sentinel
**article, 04-JAN-06 "[[Artist's Quarter]] [[Robert Drake|Calligrapher]] Attacked by Vandals" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/artists_quarter.html}}
**more news in brief, 19-JAN-06 "Vandalism Continues" ([http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=216053&sid=368d85c96e12ff70b6970b15a671608d#216053 link])
**more news in brief, 06-FEB-06 " Unrest, Violence Continue" ([http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=218897#218897 link])
**article, 09-JAN-06, "Police Arrest [[Malcolm and Spencer Kaplan|Pair]] of [[Public Unrest|Arson, Vandal]] Suspects" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/02/police_arrest_p.html}}
**article, 27-JUN-06 "[[Kaplans]]' Arson Trial Begins with New Revelations" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/06/kaplans_arson_t.html}}

Perplex City Subway

2007-05-15T18:06:59Z

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[[Image:Subway logo.png]]

'''Website:''' ''http://www.perplexcitysubway.com''

==General==

*The Subway is one of the prime mass-transit methods of human transportation around [[Perplex City]]

*Spokesman: [[Elizabeth Fowler]]

*Cost of a ride anywhere in the city: 10 [[lecks]]

*Parts of The [[Amber Line]] were shutdown 28-AUG-05 including:
**[[Amandier Station]]
**[[Quadrant Park Station]]
**[[Trellis Gate Station]]
*See [[Lyttleton Station]] for more on this.

==Subway Lines==
*[[Amber Line]]
*[[Bistre Line]]
*[[Carmine Line]]
*[[Cerulean Line]]
*[[Sienna Line]]
*[[Viridian Line]]

==Subway Stations==
===Central Stops===
*[[Amandier Station]]
*[[Ascendancy Station]]
*[[Auger Park Station]]
*[[Azad Park Station]]
*[[Caldera Station]]
*[[Camblin Park Station]]
*[[Cheverly Station]]
*[[Domus Plaza Station]]
*[[Feynman Point Station]]
*[[Foreman Station]]
*[[Grand Frederik's Station]]
*[[Key Square Station]]
*[[Lower Mobius Station]]
*[[Lyttleton Station]]
*[[Magine Corner Station]]
*[[Meadow Road Station]]
*[[Meridian Station]]
*[[Milamont Parade Station]]
*[[New Hampden Station]]
*[[Polygon North Station]]
*[[Polygon South Station]]
*[[Quadrant Park Station]]
*[[Schrodinger's Junction Station]]
*[[Second Archway Station]]
*[[Taversen Square Station]]
*[[Trellis Gate Station]]
*[[Upper Mobius Station]]
*[[Varenne Station]]

===Other stations===
*[[North Bay]]
*[[Candle Place]]
*[[Dreyer Park]]

===Abandoned Stations===
*[[Gillit Road]] - Site of an unusual meeting ''(see: [[Viard Album Secret Message]])''
*[[Scope Road]]

==Images==
[[Image:Subway map.jpg]]

[[http://www.perplexcitysubway.com/images/map.gif Higher Quality Image]]

==References==
*Perplex City Subway system was first seen on the [[Tour Guide]]

*article, 29-AUG-05 "Commuters Delayed" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/08/commuters_delay_1.html}}
*correction, 01-SEP-05 "Corrections"

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Paulina Rudon-Birch

2007-05-15T18:04:07Z

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==General==
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| [[Paulina Rudon-Birch|Rudon-Birch]] Weds

Society matron [[Paulina Rudon-Birch]], 103, married 98-year-old [[Roland Carrick]] in a private, family-only ceremony in her [[Ascendancy Point]] home. The marriage is Rudon Birch's fifth and Carrick's third. The couple have been friends for many years, their publicists said. Together they have five children, twelve grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. ''(Full text)''
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*Is writing her autobiography. A publisher has not been named.

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| [[Paulina Rudon-Birch|Rudon-Birch]] Divorces

Society matron Paulina Rudon-Birch has announced she is filing for divorce from her fifth husband, Roland Carrick, citing "grave personal differences." Rudon-Birch, 104, married 99-year-old Carrick in August of last year. Carrick's publicist could not be reached for comment. ''(Full text)''
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==Refernces==
*Perplex City Sentinel
**News in brief, 08-AUG-05 "[[Paulina Rudon-Birch|Rudon-Birch]] Weds"
**News in brief, 10-NOV-05, "[[Paulina Rudon-Birch|Rudon-Birch]] Pens Memoirs"
**More News in Brief, 03-NOV-06 "[[Paulina Rudon-Birch|Rudon-Birch]] Divorces"
**article, 16-NOV-06 "[[Oversight Committee]] Members Appointed" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/11/oversight_commi.html}}

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Perplex City Banking Company

2007-05-15T17:58:50Z

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[[Image:PCBClogo.png]]

'''Website:''' http://perplexcitybankingcorporation.com/

==General==

*PCBC is the largest bank in [[Perplex City]].
*The advertising campaign in the [[Perplex City Sentinel]] claims it is the world's smartest bank.

*Has many branches throughout the City.
*Main office is based at the [[PCBC Tower]] on [[Ascendancy Way]], overlooking [[Auger Park]].
*Main branch is on [[Caldera Street]] to serve the burgeoning East [[Old Town]].

*[[Jonathan Smart]] stepped down from his position as CEO in the Fall of 2005.
**He remains on the Board of directors indefinitely
**[[Walter Cove-Houghton]] took over for [[Jonathan Smart|Smart]] as CEO.
**There is some skepticism, however, as to [[Walter Cove-Houghton|Cove-Houghton's]] abilities.

*In late August, PCBC announced a buyout of [[Fivebridge and Remton Consolidated Bank]]
**This matter did leave some loose ends, which were brushed aside by eager PCBC executives.
**Apparently the research data submitted to the [[Perplex City Council]] did not encompass a wide enough spectrum of data.
**In susequent weeks, the Council has considered denying the buyout at all, stating the bank's disarray after the tragic murder of a single consulting economist proves that the bank's research was shoddy and incomplete.

[[Image:Pcbctower.jpg|right|PCBC Tower]]

==Employees==

*[[Walter Cove-Houghton]] CEO
*[[Trip Scott]] COO
*[[Cory Clary]] Spokesman
*[[Jonathan Smart]] Former CEO; retired in Fall, '05
*[[Monica Grand]] Consulting Economist
*[[Arno Guthrie]], analyst

==References==

*Perplex City Sentinel Articles:
**article, 28-MAR-05 "[[PCBC]] Exec to Retire" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/03/pcbc_exec_to_re.html}}
**article, 09-JUN-05 "[[PCBC]] Heir-Apparent for CEO Post Chosen" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/pcbc_heirappare.html}}
**article, 28-JUL-05 "[[PCBC]] Heir Questioned" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/07/pcbc_heir_quest.html}}
**more news in brief, 29-AUG-05 "[[PCBC]] Takeover Plans"
**article, 08-SEP-05 "[[PCBC|Bank]] Deal Questioned" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/bank_merger_que.html}}
**article, 19-SEP-05 "[[PCBC]] [[Monica Grand|Economist]] Found Murdered in [[Ascendancy Point|Point]] Dwelling" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/pcbc_economist.html}}
**article, 19-DEC-05 "[[Monica Grand|Advisor]]'s [http://www.perplexcitybankingcorporation.com/advisor/ Death] Throws [[PCBC]] [[Fivebridge and Remton Consolidated Bank|Deal]] into Deep Water" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/12/advisors_death.html}}
**feature, 23-DEC-05 "Year in Review: Newsmakers of 268" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/12/year_in_review.html}}
**article, 27-APR-06 "[[PCBC]] [[Walter Cove-Houghton|CEO]] to Resign Amid [[Jonathan Smart|Board]] [[Cory Clary|Strife]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/04/pcbc_ceo_to_res.html}}

Oscar Levenay

2007-05-15T17:57:38Z

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==General==
*Son of deceased fashionista [[Isabella Levenay]]
*CEO of his mother's company, ''[[Isabella Levenay]]''
*In July 2006, Sister [[Amadora Levenay]] threatened legal action, believing ''she'' was her mother's choice for the future of the family company.

==Family==
*Mother: [[Isabella Levenay]]
*Brother: [[Raul Levenay]] (Died under mysterious circumstances)
*Sister: [[Amadora Levenay]] (Has openly challenged Oscar's ability to effectively use the company's resources)

==References==
'''The perplex City Sentinel'''
*article, 21-JUL-05 "[[Isabella Levenay|Levenay]] Tell-All Book Finds Publisher" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/07/levenay_tellall_1.html}}
*news in brief, 18-SEP-05 "[[Levenay]]s Battle Over Licensing"
*article, 10-JUL-06 "[[Amadora Levenay]] Threatens Legal Action Against [[Oscar Levenay|CEO Brother]], [[Isabella Levenay|Family Company]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/07/amadora_levenay.html}}

Oliver Pohele

2007-05-15T17:56:22Z

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[[Image:Oliver pohele.jpg]]

==General==
*[[PCAG]] athlete
*Considered a poor-to-low quality player

==2005 Season==
*Surprisingly, Defeated [[Serena Duncan]], 15-OCT-05 weekend matches
**Felt really good about his win
**"I have to say, I never expected to beat her. ... This is absolutely my personal best, now."
**Pohele described the victory as an "amazing feeling" that he will remember all of his life.

*He is widely regarded as a rising star.
*His first year of competition was in 265
*Although he has never yet made the final cut, his level of play has seen steady and marked improvement.
*It is thought that in a few years' time, he may be a champion-quality competitor.

*His win over Duncan is considered to be a strong sentiment of confidence for other up-and-coming players.

==2006 Season==
*15-NOV-06 - [[Alma Finnegan]] makes "brilliantly executed win over [[Oliver Pohele]]", placing her at the top of the board. {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/11/finnegan_overta.html}}

*Pohele is in no danger of elimination at this point, but this loss was something of a blow.

==References==
*Perplex City Sentinel
**article, 18-OCT-05 "[[Serena Duncan|Duncan]] Defeated By Upstart [[Oliver Pohele|Pohele]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/duncan_defeated.html}}
**more news in brief, 19-JUN-06 "[[Myra Champaign|Champaign]] Sparkles"
**article, 16-NOV-06 "[[Alma Finnegan|Finnegan]] Overtakes Leaders in [[PCAG|Overall Standings]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/11/finnegan_overta.html}}

Old Town Renewal Committee

2007-05-15T17:54:30Z

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==General==
*Chaired by [[Raoul Valentin]].
*The Committee's first real action was the announcement of [[The Lighting of the Way]] Festival in [[Old Town]].
**The positive spirit of the festival was intended to raise interest in renewal.

==References==
*article, 12-SEP-05 "Lighting in [[Old Town]] Begins Renewal" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/lighting_in_old_2.html}}
*letters, 19-SEP-05 "[[Old Town]], Old Tactics"
*article, 19-JAN-06 "[[Gillit Road|Police Raid Disrupted]], Claim [[PCPD]] Sources" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/police_raid_dis.html}}
*article, 04-MAY-06 "[[Old Town]] Residents Hold Protest Rally" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/05/old_town_reside.html}}
*blog, ''Quirky Acuity'', 05-JUL-05 {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2005/07/blue_day.html}}, mention of renovation

Old Town

2007-05-15T17:53:45Z

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==General==
*A part of [[Perplex City]], the Old Town is the location of [[Perplex City Academy]]
*Delineated by [[Caldera Street]], [[Restoration Lane]] and [[New Hampden Street]].
*The Old Town is featured in the [[Tour Guide]] which came with the [[Parcels]] from [[Sente Kiteway]]

==Renovation==
*Crime and rising real estate prices are becoming a serious issue.
*Many want to see the Old Town redeveloped; No-one wants to actually do it.
*Some suggest Developing other areas around the city, such as the [[Northside]].
*The general sense is that the Old Town is somehow doomed or jinxed in a way noone can quite identify.
*Past revitalization efforts have all failed, and there is no reason future endeavours will do any better.

*23-AUG-05 - Councilman [[Roy Yolen]] whimsically suggests tearing down all of Old Town.
**This poorly thought out statement raises quite a furor.
**Later apologized, saying it was "an ill-considered expression of frustration"

*12-SEP-05 - [[Raoul Valentin]] of the [[Old Town Renewal Committee]] announces [[The Lighting of the Way]] Festival in old-town
**The festival, one of typical gift giving, and observed religiously by [[Cubists]], is being chosen as the perfect time to begin a spirit of renewal in the usually drab Old Town area.

*04-MAY-06 - A flashcrowd is organized in protest of the [[Council]]'s treatment of the Old Town -- or rather, lack of treatment at all.
**[[Raoul Valentin]] decried the protests, saying that citizens were demanding "rash action rather than careful consideration of the situation." & "What good would it do to spend a billion lecks today if we spend it doing exactly the wrong thing?
**Citizens, however, say this is absurd, and the situation has been studied to death; the time has come to take action.
**The protest took place in [[Key Square]]

*05-MAY-06 - Massive explosion rocks the old town.
**See: [[Old Town Explosion]]

==Located within Old Town==
*The [[Perplex City Academy]]
*[[Subdivision]]
*[[Five of Cups]]
*[[Complications]]
*[[Locus Technology]]
*Renovated [[Montclear Court and Gardens]]

==References==
''Note: the Old Town is central to Perplex City and is referenced often and in many places, if only by its noteworthy orientation; The following may not include all occurences of the Old Town in any context, but should cover the important points where it comes up explicitly.''

*'''Perplex City Sentinel'''
**feature, 23-APR-05 "The Perplex City [[Tour Guide]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/tourguide/}}
**article, 26-MAY-05 "'Earth Artefacts' Fraudulent" [http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/05/earth_artefacts.html link]
**feature, 08-JUN-05 "Holiday Fun Schedule" [http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/holiday_fun_sch.html link]
**article, 13-JUN-05 "[[Northside]] Preserve [[Northside conflict|Development]] Killed" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/northside_devel.html}}
**article, 30-JUN-05 "[[The Brotherhood of the Six|Brotherhood]] Supports Urban Renewal" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/brotherhood_sup.html}}
**article, 25-AUG-05 "[[Roy Yolen|Councilman]] Gaffe Brews Storm" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/08/councilman_gaff.html}}
**article, 12-SEP-05 "[[The Lighting of the Way|Lighting]] in [[Old Town]] Begins Renewal" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/lighting_in_old_2.html}}
**letters, 19-SEP-05 "[[Old Town]], Old Tactics"
**article, 28-MAR-06, [[Jessica Holyoke|Reconstructionist]] Accuses [[Reconstructionists|Cult]] of stealing Cube" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/03/reconstructioni.html}}
**article, 04-MAY-06 "[[Old Town]] Residents Hold Protest Rally" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/05/old_town_reside.html}}
**article, 05-MAY-06 "[[Old Town Explosion|Explosion]] Rocks [[Old Town]] Apartments" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/05/explosion_rocks_4.html}}

*'''Quirky Acuity'''
**blog, 06-JUL-05 "blue day" {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2005/07/blue_day.html}}

Myra Champaign

2007-05-15T17:47:57Z

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{{PCAGChamp|270AC}}

[[Image:Myra_champaign.jpg]]

==General==
*Youth prodigy athlete
*Father: [[Klaus Lowrie]]
*Birthday is sometime in October or November.

*Was diagnosed with [[Walker's Syndrome]] at a very early age.
**Took various enhancers as a medical treatment until she was 8.
**During this time, she was assisted personally by [[Dale Robarding]], Director of Research at [[Cognivia]].

*The eighth youngest player ever admitted into [[PCAG]] competition and the second youngest winner ever (.
*Recognized as being one of the best young players on the scene since [[Serena Duncan]]'s debut eight years ago.

*Defeated [[Bryce Goran]], eliminating him from competition (surprisingly early in the season).
*Was honoured to play against [[Ryan Cahill]], even though she lost very very badly.

*As any 15 year-old would be, she is bubbly with adoration over [[Alejo Jackson]].

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|''Champaign Sparkles''

Controversial PCAG phenom [[Myra Champaign]] set a fantastic bar for next year's championship competition last night in a showy exhibition match against [[Oliver Pohele]]. Champaign has said she is "determined to improve on last year's performance."

--The Sentinel, 19-JUN-06
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==Scandal==
*As a child, suffered from cognitive and developmental disorders, and was treated with a range of experimental enhancement medications
*These enhancements are considered to be very unsporting, by some in the community.
*A specially convened committee of [[PCAG]] officials judged in favour of allowing her to compete
*The controversy is about her participation and the fundamental definition of cognitive enhancement by drugs
*A campaign against her entrance into the [[PCAG]] is being led by [[Jonas Sawgrass]] of the [[Alliance for Clean Players]]
*On 17-JUN-05, during her debut match (against [[Mikhail Terpening]]), protesters bought out a block of tickets and jeered the 14-year-old athlete.
**She left the stage crying.
**She still managed to win against Terpening.
**After the whole thing, [[Alejo Jackson]] sent her an encouraging note and a signed poster.
*Following her 13-JUL-05 win against [[Bryce Goran]], opponents to Champaign insisted it to be clear evidence of "enhanced" players defeating "clean" players.
*Her 12-SEP-05 loss to [[Ryan Cahill]] was not seen as a victory for "clean" players
**Rather, wound up simply being another cheap excuse for [[Jonas Sawgrass]] of the [[Alliance for Clean Players]] to rail on about vigilance.
*Finally, during her 03-DEC-05 match, she fell just short of making the december cuts, and was ejected from championship play.
**She remains optimistic, and intends to work harder to be sharper next year.

==Sandals==
*She opened the 269 season making good on that plan, with beating out [[Oliver Pohele]] in an exhibition match.
*Some (including PCAG analyst [[Orville Pomander]]) have speculated that the very nature of the Champaign scandal has sold more tickets and brought more observers to the games than any other single major element in recent years. The conclusion: everyone loves a scandal.
*Her performance during the 269-270 season showed amazing prowess and skill, and was commented on numerous times as being highly regarded.
*Though the entire city was shrouded in a veil of non-information transference, some little news was leaked:
{{quote}}
Champaign Effervescent

[[PCAG]] prodigy [[Myra Champaign]] has made tremendous strides in this year's one-on-one matches, and her brilliant performance thus far in this week's multiplayer games leads some sporting enthusiasts to speculate that she may yet dethrone reigning champion [[Ryan Cahill]].

:''The Sentinel, more news in brief, 15-DEC-06''
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*13-JAN-07 - In the last few rounds of one-on-one knock-out matches, she went up against [[Ryan Cahill]], defeating him soundly.

*14-JAN-07 - Finally, in a dashing display of gaming gusto, Champaign blocks out [[Serena Duncan]], taking the 270 season championship!!

==References==
*'''Perplex City Sentinel'''
**article, 31-MAY-05 "[[Myra_Champaign|Champaign]] Accepted into [[PCAG|Competition]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/05/champaign_accep.html}}
**article, 10-JUN-05 "View from Earth: Prodigal Prodigy" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/view_from_earth_5.html}}
**article, 17-JUN-05 "[[Myra_Champaign|Champaign]] Leaves Match in Tears" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/champaign_leave.html}}
**letter, 13-JUL-05 "Good Sportsmanship"
**article, 14-JUL-05 "[[Bryce Goran|Goran]] Out of [[PCAG|Games]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/07/goran_out_of_ga.html}}
**article, 03-AUG-05 "[[PCAG]] Championship Season Opens" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/08/pcag_championsh.html}}
**article, 12-SEP-05 "[[Myra Champaign|Champaign]] Falls, [[Ryan Cahill|Cahill]] Climbs" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/champaign_falls_1.html}}
**article, 11-NOV-05 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews... Myra Champaign" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/11/iona_interviews_10.html}}
**news in brief, 07-DEC-05 "Champaign Out of Play"
**article, 12-JAN-06 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews... [[Dale Robarding]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/iona_interviews_13.html}}
**more news in brief, 19-JUN-06 "[[Myra Champaign|Champaign]] Sparkles"
**article, 18-SEP-06 "[[PCAG]] Season Warms Up, Albeit Slowly" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/09/pcag_season_war.html}}
**more news in brief, 15-DEC-06 "Champaign Effervescent" ''(see above)''
**article, 15-JAN-07 "[[Myra Champaign|Champaign]] Takes the [[PCAG]] Championship" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/01/champaign_takes.html}}
**article, 16-JAN-07 "[[Sente|Kiteway]] Arrested at [[PCAG]] Victor's Ball" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/01/kiteway_arreste.html}}

*[[Michiko Clark]]'s Talk Sport interview {{WaybackS1|www.thescarlettkite.com/assets/text/michiko-talksport.html}}

*'''The Ooze Zone''', [[Caine]]'s blog
*blog, 15-JAN-07 "Enjoy the Silence?" {{WaybackS1|www.theoozezone.com/archives/2007/01/enjoy_the_silen_1.html}}

{{Box |
predecessor = [[Ryan Cahill]] |
office = [[PCAG]] Champion (270) |
successor = '''''incumbent'''''
}}

Margaret Wildwood

2007-05-15T17:44:01Z

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[[Image:Wildwood.jpg]]

==Career==

*Professor Wildwood became Senior Fellow of Social Sciences in 262AC
*Had previously been Dexter Fellow in Anthropology and Comparative History and Director of the Historiography programme
*Is a leading historian of the [[Hausam period]] and the [[Early Foundation]]
*Is the author of five books, including Prequisites and Requisites: Life in the Time of Datura, for which she won the [[Raschid Prize]] in 258
*Is currently working on a study of the social change brought about by the city's protectorships
*Is a board member of the [[Hausam Amphitheatre]]'s educational trust, the [[Perplex City Humanities Centre]] and the Educational Board of the [[Majestic Theatre]]
*Holds a senior advisory position at the [[Centre for Reality Research]], and heads up the cross-institutional anthropology team
*Has served as President of the [[Newguard Ruins Preservation Trust]], the [[Perplex City Historical Society]], and is a member of the editorial board of several historical and anthropological journals
*Has won numerous awards for distinguished teaching, both at the Academy at many other institutions around the city
*Was educated at [[Besley-Mazy College]] where she won an Academy Prize for excellence.
*Studied under [[Ruth Coralhouse]]

==Family Life==
*Professor Wildwood and her partner [[Jun]] have two sons.

==References==
*[[Perplexcityacademy.com]] [http://wiki.incognitus.net/mirror/ppc/www.perplexcityacademy.com/29.04.05/departments-soc.html Social Sciences]

*'''Perplex City Sentinel'''
**article, 10-MAY-05, "[[Ruth Coralhouse|Coralhouse]] Dies at 108" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/05/coralhouse_dies.html}}
**article, 29-AUG-05 "Archaelogy Breakthrough: Buried Land Art Found" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/08/archaelogy_brea.html}}
**letters, 19-JAN-06 "Sexual Politics"

Lyttleton Station

2007-05-15T17:42:34Z

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==General==
*Located on [[Amber Line]] & [[Bistre Line]] intersection

*Perplex City [[Subway]] Station map

*Parts of The [[Amber Line]] were shutdown 28-AUG-05 including:
**[[Amandier Station]]
**[[Quadrant Park Station]]
**[[Trellis Gate Station]]

*Incorrectly, Lyttleton Station was reported as being part of the shutdown.
*Given its location, this fueled speculation about the secret [[Cognivia]] subway tunnel. However careful examination will show Cognivia headquarters is nowhere near this area, making such a speculation unlikely.

*A later correction revealed it was probably a case of reading the map incorrectly.

==References==
*Perplex City Sentinel
**article, 29-AUG-05 "Commuters Delayed" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/08/commuters_delay_1.html}}
**correction, 01-SEP-05 "Corrections"

[[Category:Subway Stations]]
{{box |
office = [[Bistre Line]] |
predecessor = [[Ascendancy Station|Ascendancy]] |
successor = [[Azad Park Station|Azad Park]]
}}
{{box |
office = [[Viridian Line]] |
predecessor = [[Varenne Station|Varenne]] |
successor = [[Amandier Station|Amandier]]
}}

The Lighting of the Way

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==General==
*One of 4 major holidays practiced by followers of [[Cubism]].

*Takes place at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autumnal_equinox Autumnal equinox].

*Is described as "the festival of re-affirming our dedication to the Cube and of witnessing Gyvann's message to the world."

*A celebration traditionally takes place in [[Old Town]].
**The festival includes traditional cubical lamps lining the streets, with beeswax candles lit within.
**The celebration includes fire-dancers, singing, and of course vendors selling harbonnes with cinnamon-sugar, mulled cider, and fresh apple pie.
**"The colourful lamps are perfect in the setting of the Old Town, because they emphasize the graceful architecture of these old buildings." --chairman [[Raoul Valentin]] of the [[Old Town Renewal Committee]]

*The holiday is particularly a time of giving gifts.

*It may represent a last big festival before the end of summer; a sort of opportunity to get out and have some fun before the bitter winter winds roll in.

{{Template:Solstice-equinox}}

==References==

*'''[[The Brotherhood of the Six]]'''
**"Way of Life" {{WaybackS1|www.brotherhoodofthesix.com/wayoflife.html}}

*'''[[Perplex City Sentinel]]'''
**article, 12-SEP-05 "[[The Lighting of the Way|Lighting]] in [[Old Town]] Begins Renewal" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/lighting_in_old_2.html}}
**letters, 19-SEP-05 "[[Old Town]], Old Tactics"
**more news in brief, 25-SEP-06 "[[Lighting of the Way|Lighting]] Mishaps Set Three Fires"
**article, 25-SEP-06 "[[KT]] Weds in Seaside Lighting Ceremony" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/09/kt_weds_in_ligh.html}}

*{{Card|060|Celebration}}

Leitmarks

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==General==
*Discreet, formal awards for achievement in the [[Perplex City Academy Games]]
*Awarded not solely to winners, but to competitors who have most stretched their personal boundaries over the course of a competition
*Worn on the sleeve as a quiet, humble way of showing pride in self and city
*In ancient times, Leitmarks were awarded for cunning tactics during the heat of combat, battle-winning strategy or, on rare occasions, even for personal valor
*Secret societies and religious groups have produced their own Leitmarks, to recognize one another discreetly in a public forum
*The people of Perplex City seem divided for and against giving Leitmarks to Earth-based Cube hunters.

==Known awards==
*The [[City Star]], presented by the [[Perplex City Council]] to popular rock band [[Roll For Damage]], for their strong public stance to get youth involved in political issues
*The [[Silver Solve]] is the highest honor anyone in the city can possibly be given by the city council; A kind of Congressional Medal of Honor.

At present, there are '''twelve''' leitmarks available on earth, identifiable as:
#333
#TSOL
#Red
#Orange
#Yellow
#Green
#Blue
#Purple
#Black
#Silver
#PCAG
#Mind Candy

*'''333 Leitmark''': Earth residents received a special Leitmark in [[Parcels|parcels]] from [[Sente]] for volunteering to hunt for the Cube.
*'''TSOL Leitmark''': Cube hunters who went to [http://perplexcitywiki.com/wiki/22-OCT-05 Clapham Common] on October 22nd 2005 were rewarded with a white leitmark, bearing the word "TSOL" and "The Cube" in binary. These were left behind - by parties unknown - after the helicopter escape. They were in a rucksack which also contained a large number of packs of Wave 1 puzzle cards, vouchers for drinks at a local public house and controversially, five never before seen (at the time) Wave 2 cards.
*Customers purchasing a starter's packet from the [[Firebox]] catalogue also received the '''TSOL Leitmark'''

*'''Virtual Leitmarks''' are awarded to Earth-based Cube hunters based on total points earned by solving cards
**[[Image:Redleitmark.gif]] Red leitmarks are awarded at 950 points
**[[Image:Orangeleitmark.gif]] Orange at 2,300
**[[Image:Yellowleitmark.gif]] Yellow at 4,500
**[[Image:Greenleitmark.gif]] Green at 5,900
**[[Image:Blueleitmark.gif]] Blue at 7,900
**[[Image:Purpleleitmark.gif]] Purple at 10,000
**[[Image:Blackleitmark.gif]] Black at 13,000
**'''Silver Leitmark''': '100 Silver leitmarks will be awarded at the conclusion of Season One to a select number of elite leaderboard participants' ([http://pxcforums.com/index.php?showtopic=1243&view=findpost&p=11700 link]) and those that have made significant contributions to the community. The silver leitmark was also awarded to Rand0m, the finder of the Receda Cube, who described it as 'blank, solid silver and unpolished, apart from the very shiny little square in the corner' ([http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=18235 link]).
**'''Green Leitmark''': Letters across the green Leitmark read, "And [[Gyvann]] said doubt not that the cube speaks or that its voice is heard"
**'''Blue Leitmark''': A braille puzzle on the blue Leitmark spells, "I CAN SEE YOU"
**See: [[Point Possibilities]] for a staggered list of all possible scores, and known mark awards.
**All Leitmarks earned are posted to individuals, if they have entered their addresses in their Perplex City Player accounts.

*'''PCAG Leitmark''': Participants in the [[London PCAG event]] & [[New York PCAG event]] received Leitmarks bearing the [[PCAG]] logo
*'''Mind Candy Leitmark''': [[Mind Candy]] employees have a special company Leitmark

<gallery>
Image:Earth_leitmark.jpg|333 Leitmark from Sente's [[Parcels|parcels]]
Image:Leitmark_TSOL.jpg|"TSOL" Leitmark from the [[Firebox]] starter's pack
Image:Sente-letter.jpg|Sente's leitmark letter
Image:Leitmark_3d.jpg|Virtual Leitmarks, via the Sentinel
Image:Leitmark_orange.jpg|Orange Leitmark
Image:Leitmark_yellow.jpg|Yellow Leitmark
Image:Leitmark_green.jpg|Green Leitmark
Image:Leitmark_blue.jpg|Blue Leitmark
Image:Leitmark_purple.jpg|Purple Leitmark
Image:Leitmark_black.jpg|Black Leitmark
Image:Leitmark_PCAG.jpg|[[London PCAG event]] Leitmark
Image:Mindcandyleitmark.jpg|[[Mind Candy]]'s Leitmark
Image:Leitmarksgroupfull.jpg|The first view of a silver Leitmark
</gallery>

[[Image:Leitmark big.jpg]]

==Sente's Letter==
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Dear Player,

I am pleased to award you your Leitmark, in recognition of the hard work you have put into helping the people of Perplex City find the Receda Cube. We are very grateful for your assisstance, and hope that this will be the beginning of a long relationship between our two worlds.

Regards,

[signed Sente]

Master of the Perplex City Academy

|}

==References==
*'''The Perplex City Sentinel'''
**article, 02-MAY-05 "[[Sente|Kiteway]] Cheapens Honour of [[Leitmarks]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/04/kiteway_cheapen.html}}
**article, 13-JUL-05 "[[Roll For Damage|RFD]] Awarded [[City Star]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/07/rfd_awarded_cit.html}}
**article, 13-FEB-06 "Virtual [[Leitmarks]] Debut on Earth" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/02/virtual_leitmar.html}}
**letters, 23-FEB-06, "Earthly Leitmarks" {{WaybackS1|perplexcitysentinel.com/letters/index.html])
**article, 19-FEB-07 "[[Violet|Pair]] [[Kurt|to]] Receive [[Leitmark|Award]] for Foiling [[Third Power]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/02/pair_to_receive_1.html}}

Keenan "KT" Thoreau

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{{Infobox Perplexian
|name=Keenan "KT" Thoreau
|image=[[Image:Keenan thoreau.jpg]]
|occupation=Musician, [[Roll For Damage]]
|religion=[[Reconstructionist]]
|associations=Married to [[Ripley Wayans]]
}}

==General==
* Lives in the [[Artist's Quarter]] with his partner of 13 years, [[Ripley Wayans]]

* Member of the band [[Roll For Damage]]
* Popularly known as "KT"
* Refers to [[Alejo Jackson]] as family; nicknamed him "A.J."

* In 2001 (264 AC), along with bandmate [[Echo West]], was arrested on drug charges and sentenced to undergo treatment.
** [[Alejo Jackson]] NARCed on them when musical output began failing.
* In more recent years, the two are thought to be still fighting such addictions with increased difficulty.

* Very socially and politically outspoken.
** Arrested at [[Northside conflict|a protest against development]] of the [[Northside Nature Preserve]], as one of the organizers/speakers
** Revealed by the [[Recon Encryption Puzzle]] as a secret member of the [[Reconstructionists]] cult
** After [[Ryan Klein]] was fired from his [[Sentinel]] position - ostensibly because he was a Reconstructionist - KT made a public statement announcing he too is a Reconstructionist, showing solidarity among brothers, and pleading the city to show their outrage at the Sentinel.
** Sings lead vocal on the socially motivated [[RFD]] song ''Wisdom'', which is more or less his personal views of Religious intolerance in the city.

*Thoreau wed his longtime companion Wayans in a dawn [[Lighting of the Way]] ceremony on [[Alchemy Beach]], 23-SEP-06.
**Was handled by [[Reconstructionist]] officiant [[Sister Jaina]].
**Thoreau and Wayans spent the preceding night on the beach in meditation;
**They were joined shortly before sunrise by their guests, and the day was celebrated by a surprisingly quiet breakfast on a pavilion overlooking the bay.
**The small ceremony was attended primarily by close friends and relatives, including:
***[[Alejo Jackson]]
***[[Joya]] (with Jackson)
***[[Echo West]]
***[[Helix Hesh]]
***[[Serena Duncan]] (with Hesh)
***[[Randal Tokei]]
***several highly-placed members of the [[Reconstructionists]]

==References==

*'''Perplex City Sentinel'''
**article, 05-APR-05 "[[Roll For Damage|RFD]] Back to Studio" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/04/rfd_back_to_rec.html}}
**article, 11-APR-05 "Five Arrested During [[Northside conflict|Northside Protest]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/04/five_arrested_d.html}}
**article, 04-JUL-05 "KT Shocker: 'I'm a [[Reconstructionists|Reconstructionist]]'" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/07/kt_a_reconstruc.html}}
**article, 05-SEP-05 "''[[Roll For Damage|Initiative]]'' Takes Off" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/take_initiative.html}}
**article, 08-SEP-05 "View from Earth: [[Cubism|Religious]] Freedom" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/view_from_earth_17.html}}
**article, 15-SEP-05 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews... Keenan Thoreau" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/iona_interviews_5.html}}
**letters, 19-JAN-06 "Sexual Politics"
**article, 25-SEP-06 "[[KT]] Weds in Seaside Lighting Ceremony" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/09/kt_weds_in_ligh.html}}

*'''[[Recon Encryption Puzzle]]'''

Joya

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{{Infobox Perplexian
|name=Joya Remton
|image=[[Image:Joya.jpg]]
|occupation=Popular Vocalist
|associations=[[Hesh Records]]; often appears in [[Sentinel|the news]]
}}

==General==
*Daughter: [[Allegra Melody]]
*Popular vocalist
*Resides in [[Ascendancy Point]], L131 R16

*She was originally published under the [[Hesh Records]] label, rocketing her to stardom.
*When producer [[Horace Shockley]] left Hesh, Joya chose to go as well.
*On 09-JUN-06, Joya announced timidly she would be returning to [[Hesh]].
*An album is to be released by [[Hesh]], entitled ''Deeper''.
**Her newer sound is said to be more insightful than her older work.
**The album is scheduled to be released on Monday, April 23, with a concert tour to follow.

*Has a tattoo on her Right shoulder
*Usually seen sporting bright pink hair.

*After [[Joya]] broke up with her then-boyfriend [[Alejo Jackson]], her producer at [[Hesh Records]], [[Horace Shockley]] stepped in as a protective love interest.
*His methods quickly became overbearing and forceful, and Joya submitted without question.
*Shockley left [[Hesh Records]] when Producer [[Zanadun Kane]] left, citing working hours as a major reason. In effect, Kane and Shockley staged a walk-out.
*And so Joya followed Shockley on exiting Hesh.
*The pair, Shockley and Joya, were engaged to be married on [[June 21]], [[Gyvann's Day]].
*[[Joya]], in her own words:

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
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I was pretty desolate after everything that had happened with Alejo, and I found myself just going along with everything Horace wanted me to do. ... I felt really trapped, and the day before the wedding, I didn't even think about it, but I just ran. I'd like to say Horace and I are friends now, but it's not so. That's why I'm back with Hesh, I could never salvage a working relationship with Horace now.|}
|}

*On the day of her wedding, she simply failed to show up.
*Soon after, was spotted with [[PCAG]] athlete [[Ryan Cahill]], but for the most part, she went into seclusion.
*On 11-SEP-05, she came out of seclusion, visibly pregnant. No word on the identity of the father, but the child was due in Late December.
**Nine months prior to that date is Late March, which means the father is anyone's guess.
*On 22-DEC-05, at 2:48am, [[Allegra Melody]] was born after 4 hours of labour.
**She was visited by [[Ryan Cahill]], [[Alejo Jackson]], [[Horace Shockley]], an attended by [[Dr. Ian Copeland]].

*02-AUG-06 - Rumors mills being what they are, it would seem the tides have changed once again.

{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
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'''Joya, Alejo Reconcile'''

Celebrity-watchers say that pop stars Joya and Alejo Jackson were spotted together Wednesday afternoon with Joya's daughter, Allegra Melody, enjoying what appeared to be a very domestic picnic at Caesura Park. The sighting has sparked inevitable rumours that the pair of musicians are rekindling the romance they ended over a year ago.

:''The Sentinel, more news in brief, 03-AUG-06''
|}

And, the end. Again.

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'''Alejo, Joya Quarrel'''

Pop stars Alejo Jackson of Roll for Damage and singer Joya were spotted having a heated row on Saturday night, dampening the hopes of those fans who had hoped the two were well on their way to a romantic reconciliation. Their argument came during what had until then appeared to be an amiable night out for the two at Cervantes.

:''The Sentinel, more news in brief, 04-AUG-06''
|}

*Known Songs:
**''Don't Leave Without Me''
**''There for Me''
**''Disappearing Act''
**''Allegra Melody''
**''Deeper''

[[Image:Joya baby.jpg|Joya with her daughter, [[Allegra Melody]]|right]]
==People Around Her==
*Daughter: [[Allegra Melody]]
*Producer: [[Zanadun Kane]]
*Stylist: [[Skylar Poplin]]
*Friend: [[Ryan Cahill]]
*Personal physician: [[Dr. Ian Copeland]]
*Fan club president: [[Naomi Woods]]
*Publicist: [[Callie Newell]]
*Supposed rival diva: [[Satine Noir]]
*Past lovers: [[Alejo Jackson]], [[Horace Shockley]]

==Timeline==
*28-MAR-05 - Wedding to [[Horace Shockley]] is announced
*22-APR-05 - Scandal arises when she vomits in public
*23-MAY-05 - Collapses; admitted to [[Phuah Hospital]]
*29-MAY-05 - Released from [[Phuah Hospital]]
*21-JUN-05 - Planned wedding date. She doesn't show.
*09-AUG-05 - Seen courting [[PCAG]] athlete [[Ryan Cahill]].
*11-SEP-05 - Came out of seclusion briefly, visibly pregnant.
*12-DEC-05 - Is spotted with [[Ryan Cahill]].
*22-DEC-05 - 2:48am - [[Allegra Melody]] is born after 4 hours of labour.
*09-JUN-06 - Joya announced timidly she would be returning to [[Hesh Records]].
*29-JAN-07 - New record announced, to be released, Spring 2007

==References==
*'''Perplex City Sentinel''':
**news in brief, 28-MAR-05, "[[Joya]] to Wed"
**article, 22-APR-05 "[[Joya]] Pregnant?" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/04/joya_pregnant.html}}
**article, 23-MAY-05 "[[Joya]] Collapses, Rushed to Phuah Hospital" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/05/joya_rushed_to.html}}
**news in brief, 29-MAY-05, "Joya Released"
**article, 22-JUN-05 "[[Joya]] Skips Nuptials" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/joya_skips_out.html}}
**more news in brief, 10-AUG-05 "[[Joya]], [[Ryan Cahill|Cahill]] Together?"
**letters, 01-SEP-05 "No Love Lost"
**More news in brief, 12-SEP-05 "Joya Leaves Seclusion"
**News in brief, 24-NOV-05 "[[Joya]] Denies Claims"
**article, 24-NOV-05 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews.... [[Helix Hesh]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/11/iona_interviews_11.html}}
**more news in brief, 12-DEC-05 "[[Joya]], [[Ryan Cahill|Cahill]] Rift?"
**article, 23-DEC-05 "[[Joya]] Delivers Healthy [[Allegra Melody|Baby Girl]] at [[Phuah Hospital|Phuah]], Recovering Well" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/12/joya_delivers_h.html}}
**article, 09-JUN-06 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews... [[Joya]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/06/iona_interviews_16.html}}
**news in brief, 03-AUG-06 "[[Joya]], [[Alejo]] Reconcile"
**news in brief, 04-SEP-06 "[[Joya]], [[Alejo]] Quarrel"
**article, 25-SEP-06 "[[KT]] Weds in Seaside Lighting Ceremony" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/09/kt_weds_in_ligh.html}}
**article, 29-JAN-07 "[[Joya]] Announces New Album in Spring" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/01/joya_announces.html}}

Jessica Holyoke

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{{Season1}}

[[Image:Kostka.jpg]]

===General===
*57 years old
*Estranged wife of [[Bernardo Holyoke]], former owner of [[Five of Cups]]
*Joined the [[Reconstructionists]] a few months after the Cube vanished
**Upon joining, she signed over all her worldly belongings to them and now lives at their country estate
*Informally changed her name to "Kostka"

*[[Pietro Salk]] and the [[Sentinel]] report she has nothing to add to the case of the cube [[Theft]], or [[Bernardo Holyoke]].
*Released a statement claiming she has inside information which connects the Reconstructionists to the Cube theft in early 2006
*Has been taken into police custody for her own saftey
*A Police insider doubts the veracity of her claims, or the strength of her proof.

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"I know I should celebrate the Cube's liberation from the unbelievers at the Academy, but my conscience suffers because there was a death that night. It is time for someone who knows the truth about what was done in love and faith to step forward."
|}

===References===
*'''Perplex City Sentinel'''
**article, 26-APR-05 "[[Five of Cups]] Owner Found Dead" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/04/five_of_cups_ow_1.html}}
**article, 11-MAY-05 "[[Bernardo Holyoke|Holyoke]] Housed Stolen [[Perplex City Academy|Academy]] Equipment" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/05/holyoke_housed.html}}
**article, 24-MAY-05 "[[Bernardo Holyoke|Holyoke]]'s [[Jessica Holyoke|Wife]] Found" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/05/holyokes_wife_l_1.html}}
**article, 10-AUG-05 "[[Bernardo Holyoke|Holyoke]] Case Closed" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/08/police_close_ho.html}}
**article, 28-MAR-06 "[[Jessica Holyoke|Reconstructionist]] Accuses [[Reconstructionists|Cult]] of stealing Cube" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/03/reconstructioni.html}}
**More news in brief, 06-APR-06 "[[Jessica Holyoke|Kostka]] Reliability Questioned"
**article, 03-NOV-06, "[[Brotherhood of the Six|Brotherhood]] Maintains Plan for [[Restitution of the Cube|Restitution]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/11/brotherhood_mai.html}}

*'''Quirky Acuity''', [[Violet Kiteway]]'s Blog
**Recons {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2005/05/recons.html}}
**Yesterday's Visit {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2005/05/yesterdays_visi.html}}

Isabella Levenay

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==General==
* Died: 2002 (265 AC)

* Isabella Levenay was, herself, a high fashionista of [[Perplex City]]
* Started her career of art and fashion in 1940 (203 AC) in the [[Artist's Quarter]]

* Has been described as "a draconian perfectionist who was cold to her family"
* She started an Upscale fashion store, also named [[Isabella Levenay]].
* The Levenay fashion label is one of high fashion and prestige in the City.
* Primary sales products include shoes, handbags, clothes, and a highly-regarded chain of retreat spas.

* Since her death, the company she founded has scandalously become the staging ground for internal family feuding.
** It is likely the company was shifting hands while Isabella was still alive
** The back of {{Card|139|This Sentence Is False}} suggests the family has been feuding "for several decades"

* The Levenay corporate empire is estimated to be worth PCL 7.8 billion, as of July 2006.
** This is up from PCL 7.2 billion, since July 2005.

* In mid-October The Levenay Company hired [[Ursa Hayden]] as a new designer, specializing in Earth-conceptualized fashions.

* Boutique house [[Flattery]] may have taken as much as 4% of the Levenay market share over the course of 268AC.
** Oscar Levenay sees no threat from designer [[Rhygsveldt]] and [[Flattery]], however. "Sales go up, sales go down," he said. "We stick to pure lines and colours, and nevermind passing fads. Levenay is about looking timeless."

==Family==
''Oscar refers to "siblings", so there are assuredly more than 2 sons.''
* Son: [[Oscar Levenay]] (Current CEO of Isabella Levenay company, lives in [[Ascendancy Point]])
* Son: [[Raul Levenay]] (Died under mysterious circumstances)
* Daughter: [[Amadora Levenay]] (Has openly challenged her brother, Oscar's ability to effectively use the company's resources; has threatened legal action)
* Nephew: [[Isador Levenay]] (author of scandalous tell-all book, lives in [[Ascendancy Point]])
* ???: [[Nicola Levenay]] (lives in [[Ascendancy Point]])
* ???: [[Federico Levenay]] (lives in [[Ascendancy Point]])

==References==
*[[Michiko Clark]]'s Talk Sport interview {{WaybackS1|www.thescarlettkite.com/assets/text/michiko-talksport.html}}

'''The Perplex City Sentinel'''
*article, 21-JUL-05 "[[Isabella Levenay|Levenay]] Tell-All Book Finds Publisher" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/07/levenay_tellall_1.html}}
*news in brief, 18-SEP-05 "[[Levenay]]s Battle Over Licensing"
*news in brief, 13-OCT-05 "Levenay Signs Hayden"
*article, 10-APR-06 "[[Raph Rhygsveldt|Rhygsveldt]] Nibbles at [[Isabella Levenay|Levenay]] Empire with Local Flavours" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/04/rhygsveldt_nibb.html}}
*article, 10-JUL-06 "[[Amadora Levenay]] Threatens Legal Action Against [[Oscar Levenay|CEO Brother]], [[Isabella Levenay|Family Company]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/07/amadora_levenay.html}}

*{{Card|139|This Sentence Is False}}, backside.

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The fFormat really wants you to have 2 parameters: The card Number, and the Card Name. They should seperated by a pipe ''|''. If you don't know the name right off, you should still put something in it's place, like an X or a period or something, or else the fFormat will explode a bit. Really you should make the effort to fFind the name of the thing. It is the right thing to do.

By the way, templates rock my socks off :) [[User:Scott|Scott]] 01:16, 22 March 2006 (EST)

Helix Hesh

2007-05-15T17:12:15Z

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==General==
* President and CEO of [[Hesh Records]]
* Officially formed [[Hesh Records]]: 01/01/246
* Lives in a [[Mobius Strip]] mansion/bachelor pad.
* Age: 45 ''(as of NOV-05)''
*"A confirmed, and unabashed, womaniser," "infamous ladies' man"

*A self-made man
**Grew up in a slum neighbourhood in the [[Old Town]]
**Began his career as a DJ but quickly moved on to music production.
**He borrowed 20,000 [[Lecks]] from a [[Carrick Foundation]] grant scheme to found Hesh Records
**Within ten years had turned it into more than 20 million.

*Has courted such notables as:
**professional [[Wheel]] player [[Carlotta Howard]]
**[[Academy]] Senior Fellow [[Astrid Lindstrom]]
**Pop Musician [[Satine Noir]]
**[[PCX]] Director [[Giordana Moore]]
**[[CRT]] Member [[Tippy Ankron]]
**[[PCAG]] star [[Serena Duncan]]

*The Sentinel [http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/03/serena_helix_se.html speculated] about problems arising between Helix and [[Tippy]]. Eventually, that relationship blew up in Tippy's face. She helped us get back at him a bit by giving us clues to the password to his private file area. (see below)
*Hesh was rumored, in early June 2006, to be engaged to PCAG star [[Serena Duncan]]. The facts eventually came out that Duncan was frightened to be attached to such a heavy philanderer. The pair has had a tumultuous relationship which some speculate is ideal for them.

==Office & Professional Information==
* Office number: 701
*'''Password:''' appassionato
''As found in his personal file space, 10-APR-06''
*[http://www.hesh-intranet.com/heshencrypted/data/m7z5qsp9fh2jbsdl71tlnm05f01v5to6/CogniviaMarch.pdf CogniviaMarch.pdf]
*[[:Image:Serena-Duncan-Large.jpg|serena.jpg]]
*[http://www.hesh-intranet.com/heshencrypted/data/q6w3k9dpn3ap2nb0f1z78v71iyzlsn3j/cab_warning.txt cab_warning.txt]
*[http://www.hesh-intranet.com/heshencrypted/data/0biv1itdmfbhbb3ufe4en6kei6msjfqa/cab_notes.txt cab_notes.txt]
*[http://www.hesh-intranet.com/heshencrypted/data/z1uhhn9imxoppqxkmq9mll2gi33io81y/liquor%20order.txt liquor order.txt]
''Other apparently deleted, locked, or unavailable files include:''
*tips.jpg ''(probably a picture of [[Tippy Ankron]])''
*RFD Surprise ''(Something nice for [[Roll For Damage]])''
*4Q Sales.pdf ''(The latest report on how Hesh Records is doing)''
*Revised Distr--? ''(The current list of who is selling Hesh albums within the city)''
*PCSO Member--? ''(Something regarding the [[Perplex City String Orchestra]], which Hesh attends regularly)''
*Internal Security
*Phantom Ma--?

==References==
*Hesh Intranet profile/messages {{WaybackS1|www.hesh-ibntranet.com/heshencrypted/employee.php?dept=0&eid=0}}
**[http://hesh-intranet.com/heshencrypted/data/h65gs61hpld4gqpnc7alb7ahuc9ngyr0/employee_guests.txt Solstice party employee guests]

*'''Perplex City Sentinel'''
**article, 24-NOV-05 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews.... Helix Hesh" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/11/iona_interviews_11.html}}
**article, 23-MAR-06, "[[Serena Duncan|Serena]], [[Helix Hesh|Helix]] Seen in Romantic Interlude" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/03/serena_helix_se.html}}
**article, 30-MAY-06, "[[Serena Duncan|Serena]] to wed [[Helix Hesh|Hesh]], Confirmed Bachelor?" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/05/serena_to_wed_h.html}}
**more news in brief, 05-JUN-06 "[[Serena Duncan|Serena]] Denies Engagement"
**article, 06-JUL-06 "View from Earth: The Need for Celebrity" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/07/view_from_earth_45.html}}
**article, 25-SEP-06 "[[KT]] Weds in Seaside Lighting Ceremony" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/09/kt_weds_in_ligh.html}}
**article, 12-OCT-06 "Foundering [[Serena Duncan|Duncan]] Eager for [[Ryan Cahill|Rematch]] {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/foundering_dunc.html}}
**article, 01-DEC-06 "[[Helix Hesh|Hesh]], [[Serena Duncan|Duncan]] Happy Together Again" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/12/hesh_duncan_hap.html}}
**article, 29-JAN-07 "[[Joya]] Announces New Album in Spring" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/01/joya_announces.html}}

Harbonnes

2007-05-15T17:11:09Z

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==General==
*A scrummy dessert, made with cinnamon and sugar.
*While we have no recipes for Harbonnes, we do know a ''poor'' harbonne might be described as "too chewy".
*They may be traditionally bought from vendors at [[The Lighting of the Way]] ceremony.

==References==
*'''The Sentinel'''
**article, 31-OCT-05 "[[Perplexing Nights]] Perplexingly Bad" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/perplexing_nigh.html}}
**more news in brief, 25-SEP-06 "[[Lighting of the Way|Lighting]] Mishaps Set Three Fires"
**article, 02-OCT-06 "[[Mind Candy]] Releases Stones Game on Earth" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/mind_candy_rele.html}}

*[[Lexy Kozinn]]'s profile at [[Hesh Records]] {{WaybackS1|www.hesh-intranet.com/heshencrypted/employee.php?dept=2&eid=3}}

*[[Cryptology Department]] ''"Why Cryptology?"''

Gordon Sharp

2007-05-15T17:09:08Z

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==General==
*Police Lieutenant

==References==
*Sentinel Articles:
**11.04.05 Five Arrested During Northside Protest {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/04/five_arrested_d.html}}

{{PCPD}}

Gaspar Lewis

2007-05-15T17:05:44Z

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[[Image:Gaspar lewis.jpg]]

=Gaspar Lewis=
(a.k.a. GasparLewis)

Member, Cube Retrieval Team, Earth Division

Guy Who Appeared Because He Attained Large Deals Of Spare Time But Eventually Turned Out To Actually Have Some Pretty Interesting Things To Say

(GWABHALDOSTBETOTAHSPITTS)

(gwahb-hahl-dohst-beh-toh-tah-spitz)

=Bio=
Born in New York on Feburary 14, 1990. Currently resides on Long Island, NY with the true name Adam, using Gaspar Lewis as an alias for his Internet endeavors. Name derived from coming up with some silly 'spy name' when he was a little kid, and ending up sticking with it for aethstetics. (I mean, come on, it's a pretty sweet alter-ego, innit?)

Enjoys:
* mathematics
* mash-ups
* World of Warcraft
* ridiculing idiots
* puzzlecraft
* sleeping
* [http://ytmnd.com YTMND]
* his sporadic/bi-weekly D&D games

Having been around for several months, he has quickly risen the ranks to semi-regularity, being easily recognizible and spotted on a frequent basis, but not quite at the point of superstardom, although this may change over time.

=Current Distinctions=
* Contributor to [[Tales From Earth]]
** [[Tales_From_Earth:ilovenatalie.exe | ilovenatalie.exe ]]
** [[Tales_From_Earth:Ramblerhymes_I_and_II | Ramblerhymes I and II]]
* local boy-wonder mathematician and general mad genius
* participant of New York PCAG Meeting
** qualifier for Top 8 Players
** losing contestant in semi-finals
*** recieved bye from quarterfinals
* [http://www.myspace.com/maestroam creator of medium-grade mash-ups]
* [http://www.fictionpress.com/read.php?storyid=1536650 fan art-garnering fiction writer]
* [http://ytmnd.com/users/profile/62084 YTMND fad-creating superhero]
* engages in intelligent conversation on key PXC topics
* posesses highly refined and acute musical tastes
* incumbent guest puzzle designer
* winner of Letter of the Week from June 29th.

{{View From Earth}}

=References=
*article, 29-JUN-06 "View from Earth: Anarchy in the [[Perplex City|PXC]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/06/duncan_dumps_da_1.html}}
*letter, 29-JUN-06 "Defending The Children"

Fran Mendling

2007-05-15T17:04:39Z

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==References==

'''Gatehouse Logs'''
*Tanner entering [[Gatehouse 24]]
:[[Perplex City Errorlogs#1817413596.cache]]
*[[South China Morning Post 14.03.05]]
*article, "Cube Stolen In Deadly Raid" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2004/01/cube_stolen_i.html}}

==What's Known==

* Fran was found dead after the [[The Receda Cube|Cube]] was [[Theft|stolen]] from the [[Perplex City Academy]]. Was killed with a Neuro-Suppresive device, which makes time of death difficult to decide.
* She was aged 42 at the time, which puts her as being born in 234/235 AC.

Fenlon's Coffee House

2007-05-15T16:56:33Z

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==General==
*A fine drinking establishment in [[Perplex City]]
*Located on [[Van den Huyghes Street]]
*Contains various gaming tables

*Originally known as ''Fenlon's Fine Tea and Coffee Emporium'', circa 1730.
**Slogan: "Healthful and refreshing."

Fenlon's is practically a prototypically ideal slice of perplexian lifestyle. The puzzles, questions, and hypotheses which may be discerned in Fenlon's humble walls are profound. A discrete math puzzle which relates to Fenlon's:

{{quote}}
Fenlon's Coffee House sells wonderful doughnuts, but for reasons known only to Fenlon himself, you can only order them in boxes of 6, 9 or 20. So, if you wanted to buy 73 donuts, you could buy two boxes of 20, three boxes of 9 and one box of 6.

But what's the largest number of doughnuts you *can't* (precisely) order using these three box sizes?
|}

==References==

*[[Tour Guide]]

*{{card|086|A Pair of Squares}}

'''The Perplex City Sentinel'''
*news in brief 08-DEC-05 "Fenlon's still has what it takes"

'''The Path of Least Time'''
*blog, 16-DEC-05 "Miranda" {{WaybackS1|www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2005/12/miranda.html}}

Euler's Disc

2007-05-15T16:53:46Z

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==General==

*Euler's Disc is a public park space in [[Perplex City]]
*Located in The [[Artist's Quarter]]
*Near [[Open Design]]

*Was among the places defaced by the young anarchists in the city (See [[Public Unrest]].

*[[Roll For Damage]] are scheduled to give a free concert, March 14, 2006.

==References==

*'''The Perplex City Sentinel'''
**more news in brief, 19-JAN-06 "Vandalism Continues" ([http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=216053&sid=368d85c96e12ff70b6970b15a671608d#216053}}
**article, 10-MAR-06 "[[Roll For Damage|RFD]] to Play Free Show at [[Euler's Disk]] on Tuesday" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/03/rfd_to_play_fre.html}}
**article, 16-MAR-06 "[[Police]] Bombarded with [[Isaac Cymbalisty|Prank Calls]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/03/police_bombarde.htm}}

*'''[[Tour_Guide#.2Aupdate.2C_29-JUL-05_.22The_Perplex_City_Tour_Guide.22|The Tour Guide]]''' Update 1, September 1 - 4

Ernestine Kohler

2007-05-15T16:52:47Z

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[[Image:Ernestine kohler.jpg]]

==General==
* Sociologist at [[Marmalejo College]]
* Author:
** ''Earth is a Noun''
** ''Faces of the Cube: The Silent Voices of Secular Cubism''
** Both published by [[Seaside Press]]

* Much of her other work focuses on the influence of [[Cubism|religion]] on the people and institutions of [[Perplex City]].

* Fears Perplexians are becoming too Earth oriented.
** Cites such examples as the holiday gift giving boom, and the tendency for children to hang on Earthly slang and idioms.

==References==
'''The Perplex City [[Sentinel]]'''
*article, 11-JUL-05 "[[Kohler]]: Earth Idioms Invading [[Perplex City]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/07/kohler_earth_id.html}}
*article, 22-JUL-05 "View from Earth: Culture Clash" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/07/view_from_earth_11.html}}

'''[[Seaside Press]]'''
*Published Works {{WaybackS1|www.seaside-press.com/books.html}}
*News {{WaybackS1|www.seaside-press.com/news.html}}

'''[[Open Design]]'''
*Projects {{WaybackS1|www.opendesignagency.com/projects.html}}

Ellen Poor

2007-05-15T16:44:25Z

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===General===
*minor Academy scholar whose notebook was discovered by ancestor [[Hyacinth Daniels]]
*studied at the Academy for several years circa 250BC
*left her studies to open a tea house sometime around 246BC

===References===
*Perplex City Sentinel
**article, "Historic Notes Surface"

Nathan Earlywine

2007-05-15T16:43:16Z

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{{Infobox Perplexian
|name=Nathan Earlywine
|image=[[Image:Nathan earlywine.jpg]]
|occupation=[[City Council]] Leader
|associations=[[City Council]], ran against [[Camryn Scott]], [[Douglass Finlay]]
}}

==General==
*[[Perplex City Council]] Leader

{{quote}}
'''[[Silburn-Griggs|Silver Mine]] Reopened'''

City officials today officially reopened one of the city's historic silver mines as a low-yield educational facility. "The mine will produce precious little silver at this point," said city council member Nathan Earlywine. "What we have built here is practically a museum, and will enable schoolchildren to experience what it was like for our forebears in the early days of Perplex City."

-- The Sentinel, 05-JUL-05
|}

==Political Stance==
*Believes defense budget "provides more than municipal defence"
*In favor of expensive upgrades to [[Ng General Hospital]]
*Entered the mayoral race against [[Camryn Scott]] and won on 18 OCT, 2006
*His campaign has had a very hands-on nature, touring schools, teaching civics lectures, and urging the students to give solutions to city problems.
*Encouraged opening the Old Silver Mines as historic educational centers
**Stated the mines will not produce large volumes of silver again, but are good for students to see the process
*In favour of open-air discussions (especially when they benefit him politically), and delivering tax breaks to "early-life renters"
*Largely filled with anti-Earth sentiments.

{{quote}}
Earlywine said that Earth was screwed up enough without us giving them extra ways to blow each other up." I gulped down some wine. 
"Bloody Earlywine," murmured [[Violet]], studying two books.
--[[Kurt]], [http://www.pathofleasttime.com/archives/2007/02/three_years.html 19-FEB-07]
|}

*In favour of a [[Public Resources Allocation Scheme]], which would upgrade and integrate all government offices in the Greater Perplex City region into a single centralised system.
**This plan has been met with some favor, but largely opposition based on fears of decreased representation and excess spending.
**Among those who oppose the plan are [[Citizens Watching Government]], led by [[Katya Yarrow]].

==Timeline==
===Election Trail===
*25-MAY-05 - Earlywine announces he will be running for Council Leader.
*20-OCT-05 - Earlywine's run for the Leader position is suddenly stymied by [[Douglass Finlay]].
*17-JUL-06 - First of many City Council Electoral Debates
**Earlywine made a proposal to significantly reduce the array of instruments included onboard the [[AQSYS]] aircraft over a period of years.
*25-AUG-06 - [[Finlay]] arrested; Earlywine expressed disgust, saying "Those who would seek a council seat should hold themselves to only the highest moral and intellectual standards."
*28-AUG-06 - took the opportunity of a massive power outage to point fingers at the Academy, who truly had nothing to do with the blackout.
**This was largely in response to [http://pxcacademy.com/office3.html an explanation] from Academy Master [[Sente Kiteway]].
{{quote}}
'''Scott, Earlywine Even in Polls'''

Recent polls indicate that sitting Council Leader [[Camryn Scott]] and Council Member [[Nathan Earlywine]], both candidates for the Council Leader post, are now running neck-and-neck in public opinion following popular candidate [[Douglass Finlay]]'s exit from the race. The poll also shows fellow candidate [[Shannon Powell]] trailing with a scant 2% of the vote, and a full 18% of those polled remained undecided.

[[Sentinel]], news in brief, 11-SEP-06
|}
*14-SEP-06 - Once again made a direct assault on [[Camryn Scott]] in one of his standard get-to-know-the-masses open air propaganda machines. Nothing new was stated. Hot button rhetoric in a three ring circus. The crowd seemed to like it, anyway.
*07/08-OCT-06 - Held a string of media appearances, including one at the [[Silent Heralds Club]], denouncing what he describes as a 'Culture of Earth Admiration'.
**It was observed that Earlywine was lagging behind in polls, and this slate of motivation may be just the thing to push the election one way or another.
*16-OCT-06 - [[The Sentinel]] reports on the goings on at [[Lancewood]] and [[Viendenbourg]], citing the experiments conducted on [[Jake Maine]] and numerous canines.
**[[City Council]] was called into immediate emergency session all day to discuss the matter.
*17-OCT-06 - After a vote of no confidence in Scott, it was announced that the City Council election is to be moved up to the 18th, just 1 day away.
**It was also mentioned Camryn Scott and [[Academy]] Master [[Sente Kiteway]] may face criminal proceedings for their deeds.
*18-OCT-06 - Earlywine wins the position by a 3% margin

===In Office===
*20-OCT-06 - Earlywine passes executive order NE-3309, which required the immediate lock-down of the Earth/Perplex City link.

*03-NOV-06 - Announced plans to Appoint an [[Academy Oversight Committee]]

*16-NOV-06 - [[Academy Oversight Committee]] Members Appointed

*01-DEC-06 - Not surprisingly, [[Sente Kiteway]] and the [[Academy Oversight Committee|Committee]] are showing signs of butting heads.

*05-JAN-07 - Was briefed on the discovery of the Earth Link Infiltration, and was quoted as saying that he found the matter "very disturbing."
**Planned an all-day session with his predecessor, Council Member Camryn Scott, to discuss the matter, suggesting that he may be open to a change in policy on the handling of the data link and interworld relations.

*15-JAN-07 - Earth link was reopened, since the firewall had been hacked anyway.
**[[Kurt]] was held responsible for the hacking, and was summarily suspended.
**Also, Earlywine's public opinion seems to be flailing.

*09-FEB-07 - commended those in the city, especially [[Helena Frye]], for her marvelous work at raiding and crippling [[The Third Power]] in the city.

{{quote}}
It has become clear to the City Council that the Third Power was an extremely dangerous group, and we authorised the [[police]] to spare no expense nor leave any stone unturned in their work to protect us all. ... Now that this danger has passed, we can strive to put this divisive and frightening time behind us and return to the work of building a better [[Perplex City]].
|}

*13-FEB-07 - Nathan Earlywine attends celebration ball alongside [[Camryn Scott]] but refuses to talk to anyone.

*01-MAY-07 - His [[PRAS]] was unanimously rejected by city council. A definite sign that power is waning.

==References==
*'''Perplex City Sentinel'''
**article, 12-APR-05 "Defence Budget Debated" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/04/defence_budget.html}}
**25-MAY-05, More Headlines "Earlywine Casts Hat in Ring"
**article, 31-MAY-05 "Hospital Begins Renovation" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/05/hospital_begins.html}}
**article, 06-JUN-05 "[[Nathan Earlywine|Earlywine]] Visits Schools" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/earlywine_visit.html}}
**news in brief, 05-JUL-05 "[[Silburn-Griggs|Silver Mine]] Reopened"
**article, 27-JUL-05 "Youth March Protests City Housing Policies" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/07/youth_march_on_1.html}}
**article, 20-OCT-05 "[[Douglass Finlay|Finlay]] Quits Consumer Giant in Run for Office" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/finlay_quits_co_1.html}}
**article, 17-JUL-06 "[[AQSYS]] Program Too Bloated, Needs Cutting, Says [[Nathan Earlywine|Earlywine]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/07/aqsys_program_t.html}}
**article, 20-JUL-06 "[[Earlywine]] Presses Advantage in Debate" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/07/earlywine_press.html}}
**article, 25-AUG-06 "[[Finlay]] Arrested, Charged" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/08/finlay_arrested.html}}
**article, 28-AUG-06 "[[Academy]] Issues Denial of Involvement with [[The San Francisco Connection|Portal, Blackout]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/08/academy_issues.html}}
**news in brief, 11-SEP-06 "Scott, Earlywine Even in Polls"
**article, 14-SEP-06 "[[Earlywine]] Blasts [[Camryn Scott|Scott]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/09/earlywine_blast.html}}
**article, 28-SEP-06 "[[Camryn Scott|Scott]] Not Sweating Election, Insiders Say" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/09/scott_not_sweat.html}}
**article, 02-OCT-06 "[[Mind Candy]] Releases Stones Game on Earth" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/mind_candy_rele.html}}
**article, 05-OCT-06 "View from Earth: [[Earlywine]] in Disfavour" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/view_from_earth_52.html}}
**article, 09-OCT-06 "[[Earlywine]] Denounces 'Culture of Earth Admiration'" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/earlywine_denou.html}}
**article, 16-OCT-06 "[[Academy]], [[Camryn Scott|Scott]] [[VHC_tempfile|Implicated in Human Trials]] of [[War|Wartime]] Tech" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/academy_scott_i.html}}
**article, 17-OCT-06 "[[Camryn Scott|Scott]] Fails Vote of Confidence, Election Moved Up" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/scott_fails_vot.html}}
**article, 19-OCT-06 "[[Earlywine]] Wins Leader Post, [[Scott]] Retains Seat on [[Perplex City Council|Council]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/earlywine_wins.html}}
**article, 20-OCT-06 "Earth Link Locked Down by Executive Order" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/earth_link_lock.html}}
**article, 03-NOV-06 "[[Earlywine]] Planning to Appoint [[Academy Oversight Committee]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/11/earlywine_plann.html}}
**article, 01-DEC-06, "[[Kiteway]], [[Academy Oversight Committee|Committee]] Butting Heads" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/12/kiteway_committ.html}}
**article, 05-JAN-07 "Earth Link Infiltrated, Academy Says" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/01/earth_link_infi.html}}
**article, 15-JAN-07 "[[Earlywine]] Reversal: Earth Data Link Opened by [[City Council]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/01/earlywine_rever.html}}
**article, 09-FEB-07 "[[Council]] Speaks on [[Cube]], [[Third Power]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/02/council_speaks.html}}
**article, 19-FEB-07 "[[Violet|Pair]] [[Kurt|to]] Receive [[Leitmark|Award]] for Foiling [[Third Power]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/02/pair_to_receive_1.html}}
**article, 01-MAY-07 "[[Earlywine]] [[PRAS Initiative]] Rejected by [[City Council]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/05/earlywine_suffers.html}}

*'''The Path of Least Time'''
**blog, 19-JUL-06 "AQSYS" {{WaybackS1|www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/07/aqsys.html}}
**blog, 20-OCT-06 "Severed" {{WaybackS1|www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/10/severed.html}}
**blog, 19-FEB-07 "Three Years" {{WaybackS1|www.pathofleasttime.com/archives/2007/02/three_years.html}}

*'''The Ooze Zone'''
**blog, 20-OCT-06 "A Song for The Deaf" {{WaybackS1|www.theoozezone.com/archives/2006/10/a_song_for_the.html}}

*'''Quirky Acuity'''
**blog, 20-OCT-06 "The End" {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2006/10/the_end.html}}
**entry, 15-JAN-07 "Resumption of service" {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2007/01/resumption_of_s.html}}

*Humour (mostly): [[Nathan Earlywine is Guided by Dark Forces]]
**Though really, the case against him is increasing exponentially, in the eyes of many on Earth and in the city.

{{box |
office = [[Perplex City Council|Council Leader]] |
predecessor = [[Camryn Scott]] |
successor = '''''incumbent'''''
}}
{{PXCC}}

Douglass Finlay

2007-05-15T16:26:16Z

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{{Infobox Perplexian
|name=Douglass Finlay
|image=[[Image:Douglass finlay sm.jpg]]
|occupation=[[Finlay-McLennan]] founder (retired), former [[City Council]] Leader Candidate
|associations=[[Perplex City Council]], ran against [[Camryn Scott]] & [[Nathan Earlywine]]
}}

==General==
*Co-founder of the multi-billion-leck company [[Finlay-McLennan]]
**Partner: [[Roger McLennan]]

*Announced, on 20-OCT-05, he was going to run for the [[Perplex City Council]] Leader position.
*Will be running against [[Nathan Earlywine]], and incumbent [[Camryn Scott]]
*His chief platform is for strong, open leadership, unlike that of such people as [[Sente Kiteway]].

*Statements regarding the competition:
**[[Camryn Scott]]: "It has sadly become clear to everyone that she should step down."
**[[Nathan Earlywine]]: "[He] is a great man, yet he sees our city the way it was, not as the shining beacon of significance and innovation it could be."

*05?-JUN-06 - His campaign was beseiged when an anonymous stack of reports and documents implicated his connection to a string of Watergate-ish snoopish and infiltrating schemes
**This specifically involves wire-tapping the homes of major candidates, including that of [[Camryn Scott]].
**Campaign manager [[Anton Kaneda]] decried the entire affair as "complete fabrication, probably concocted by the same members of the old guard who are now crying victim"
**For a week or more, accusations and denials flew about.
**Dispite all this, Finlay has ''not'' dropped out of the campaign.
**Finlay's approval ratings have been plummeting ever since the controversial documents were revealed. His all-time high approval polled at 63%, but that number has fallen to 23%.

*05-JUL-06 - As Finlay's ratings sank lower and lower, his campaign manager, [[Anton Kaneda]], opted to resign from his position.
**Kaneda may have been pressing Finlay to drop out of the race, but Finlay appears to stand firm.

*17-JUL-06 - First of many City Council Electoral Debates
**Earlywine was widely regarded as coming out on top of the competition.
**Finlay, who has a reputation for grandstanding at public speaking engagements, was unusually subdued for this debate, presumably because his campaign is under police investigation for several possible violations of election and privacy laws.
**He covered his basic positions almost by rote, differing little in wording from previous campaign speeches, and did not enter into the back-and-forth between the other candidates.

*17-AUG-06 - Finlay officially bows out of the election, still asserting his innocence.
** His vacant seat on the Council is expected to be filled by [[Natasha Heme]].

*25-AUG-06 - Arrested for influence peddling, invasion of privacy, and illegally acquiring unfair and unethical information to influence an electoral race
**Scott expressed deepest regret at his loss of character, saying "I do sympathise with [Finlay's] motivations, he's only human, just like the rest of us, and just as prone to error. And it can be difficult not to press a perceived advantage."
**Earlywine expressed disgust at his loss of character, saying "Those who would seek a council seat should hold themselves to only the highest moral and intellectual standards."
**Finlay himself continued to insist his complete and abject innocence and ignorance in the matter, promising to use all his power to clear his good name.

{{quote}}
'''Scott, Earlywine Even in Polls'''

Recent polls indicate that sitting Council Leader [[Camryn Scott]] and Council Member [[Nathan Earlywine]], both candidates for the Council Leader post, are now running neck-and-neck in public opinion following popular candidate [[Douglass Finlay]]'s exit from the race. The poll also shows fellow candidate [[Shannon Powell]] trailing with a scant 2% of the vote, and a full 18% of those polled remained undecided.

[[Sentinel]], news in brief, 11-SEP-06
|}

==References==
*article, 20-OCT-05 "[[Douglass Finlay|Finlay]] Quits Consumer Giant in Run for Office" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/finlay_quits_co_1.html}}
*article, 05-JUN-06 "Scandal Hammers [[Douglass Finlay|Finlay]]'s Campaign" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/06/scandal_hammers.html}}
*more headlines, 08-JUN-06 "Finlay Denials Continue"
*more headlines, 12-JUN-06 "[[Council]] Blasts Finlay"
*more headlines, 19-JUN-06 "Finlay Camp Goes Quiet"
*more headlines, 22-JUN-06 "[[Earlywine]] Roasts Finlay"
*article, 06-JUL-06 "[[Finlay]] Campaign [[Anton Kaneda|Manager]] Resigns" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/07/finlay_campaign_1.html}}
*article, 20-JUL-06 "[[Earlywine]] Presses Advantage in Debate" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/07/earlywine_press.html}}
*article, 17-AUG-06 "[[Finlay]] Abandons [[City Council|Race]] Amid Spying Rumours" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/08/finlay_abandons.html}}
*article, 25-AUG-06 "[[Finlay]] Arrested, Charged" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/08/finlay_arrested.html}}
*news in brief, 11-SEP-06 "Scott, Earlywine Even in Polls"
**article, 14-SEP-06 "[[Earlywine]] Blasts [[Camryn Scott|Scott]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/09/earlywine_blast.html}}
**article, 05-OCT-06 "View from Earth: [[Earlywine]] in Disfavour" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/view_from_earth_52.html}}

Creation Park

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===General===
*Family friendly park in the [[Artist's Quarter]]
*[[Balloon Release]] takes place here on [[June 21|Solstice Day]]
*Contains a number of small [[Wheel]] pitches
*Gazebo in the north end is home to amateur productions and musical performances

===References===
*Perplex City Sentinel
**08.06.05, article, "Holiday Fun Schedule" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/holiday_fun_sch.html}}
**article, "Tokei Receives Permit" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/04/tokei_receives.html}}
**More News In Brief, "Tokei Seeks Performance Permit"

Perplex City Academy Games

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[[Image:PCAGlogo.png]]

'''Website:''' http://www.perplexcityacademygames.com/

==General==
* The Games are perhaps the most highly watched public sporting event in [[Perplex City]]
* As an extension of the [[Perplex City Academy]], the Academy Games encourage public mental competitions
* It is a largely student-run organization
* The organization has a staunch drug-free policy
* The first PCAG events have [[PCAG Earth Matches|been hosted on Earth]], in [[New York PCAG event|New York]] and [[London PCAG event|London]]
*The Games are a gruelling 21-day contest of skill and intelligence
*The final event is the culmination of a year-round selection and competition process
*The Champion excels in seven different events, six of which are chosen annually from a pool, while the seventh event, Clash, recurs every year

===Location===
* The headquarters of the PCAG is at the [[Games Plaza]], which is:
** Close to the harbour.
** Near [[Key Square Station]]
** Across the street from the [[Maitland Museum]]

* Most competitions take place elsewhere in the City, but the final 16 competitions are always held at the Plaza.

* Qualifying events run at least once a day somewhere in the city or the surrounding area.

* The award ceremony takes place on the roof of the building in summer.

==Schedule==
* Exhibition matches take place most days of the year

{|
|-
| Exhibition matches in the Park and Mercator Square
| throughout June and July
|-
| First round of knockout competitions
| 1st - 31st August 2005
|-
| Second round of knockout competitions
| 1st - 30th September 2005
|-
| Third round of knockout competitions
| 1st - 31st October 2005
|-
| Fourth round of knockout competitions
| 1st - 30th November 2005
|-
| One-on-one Matches
| 26th - 31st December 2005
|-
| Multi-player Games
| 1st - 7th January 2006
|-
| All-Player Team Event
| 7th January 2006
|-
| One-on-one Knockout Matches
| 8th - 13th January 2006
|-
| Championship Final
| 14th January 2006
|-
| Founder's Ball Celebration
| 15th January 2006
|}

The last 21 days of competition are described as "intense and gruelling". 1,000 finalists are narrowed down to a single champion. For more on this, see: http://www.perplexcityacademygames.com/takepart_finaldays.html

In brief:
*At the end of the first week, 125 competitors will remain.
*The last day of the second week is generally reserved for a team game in which all the competitors participate.
*The third week is an intensive series of one-on-one games, with half the remaining competitors being knocked out every day.
*The final contest of the games is a day-long set of Clash games played between the two remaining competitors.
*On the day after the final, 15 January, the Academy by tradition holds a ball to celebrate the end of the games and to award the trophy to the champion.

==Prizes==
* PCAG Prizes include:
**Overall Champion
**The Scribe Prize
* Historically, "Weaver’s Guild Board of Excellence in the Game of Piramid" was used to track winners, in the pre-modern era.

==Games Year==
*Essentially, a [[Games Year]] involves spending one extra year at the Academy, taking part in devising and setting puzzles.

*A study by the [[Perplex City Academy]] shows that students who take a [[Games Year]] tend to excel in the work place
**Making 8% more salary at their first jobs
**Making a stunning 22% more after ten years

==The 268AC Season==
:'''''See [[PCAG 268 Season]]'''''

==The 269AC Season==
===Exhibition Matches===
*18-JUN-06 - [[Myra Champaign]] defeats [[Oliver Pohele]]; Champaign aims to improve her performance over last year.
===Knockout Matches===
*Quietly began with very little public notice.
*Week of 15-NOV-06 -
**[[Alma Finnegan]] makes "brilliantly executed win over [[Oliver Pohele]]", placing her at the top of the board. {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/11/finnegan_overta.html}}
**[[Gabriella Petel]] has been slowly sinking through the ranks and has become dangerously close to being knocked out despite last year's stellar performance;
**[[Ethan Roanoke]] bested [[Ryan Cahill]] in their Tuesday match, though Cahill has since recovered the points;
**[[Klaus Johnson]] has bowed out of the tournament, citing health reasons.
*Week of 15-DEC-06 -
**End of the Knockout matches!
**[[Serena Duncan]] overtakes the lead, having beaten out [[Klaus Johnson]].
**[[Ryan Cahill]] gracefully embraces second place.
**[[Alma Finnegan]] impresses audiences in third.
*Finals! 08-Jan-07 - 14-Jan-07
**Child Prodigy [[Myra Champaign]] beats out [[Ryan Cahill]] in a Saturday Match
**[[Myra Champaign]] makes surprise victory, beating [[Serena Duncan]] in the grand final match, becoming the second youngest player ever to win the PCAG.

===Scandal!===
*05-SEP-06 - Insiders inform the Sentinel "a serious investigation is underway regarding the illicit use of cognitive enhancement during the final three weeks of championship play over the last four years."
**Observers and players in the games, including [[Gabriella Petel]], have stated this may be nothing more than a publicity stunt.
*15-DEC-06 - After no apparent action for months on end, [[Paula Ching]], director of the [[Substance Compliance Program]] at the PCAG, reportedly approaches completion on an in depth investigation of drug use among athletes. No word yet as to who may be indicated, though she did state great caution is being taken to ensure the integrity of the games.
**It appears to be not a publicity stunt at all, and those who have something to worry about should probably start worrying.
*05-JAN-07 - Rumor has it the [[Academy Oversight Committee]] had gained information implicating none other than [[Sente Kiteway]] in a coverup of [[Ryan Cahill]]'s enhancer usage in the 267 and 269 championship finals.
**It is very possible Kiteway may soon face criminal fraud charges, among other things.
**No word on Cahill's theoretical fate.
*15-JAN-07 - [[Sente Kiteway]] Arrested!! [[Ryan Cahill]] Arrested!! [[Violet]] almost arrested!! [[Scarlett]] broken!! Rocks falling from the sky!!

==People Involved==
===PCAG Winners===
*215AC - [[Mimasan Maze]] Gardener [[Ornella Zaid]]
*223AC - Professor [[Sanjean Adamek]] - Overall Winner
*232AC - [[Monday Garrett]], youngest ever Overall Winner
*248AC - Professor [[Astrid Lindstrom]] - Overall Winner
*256AC - [[Roberto Solitano]] - Languages Section Winner
*267AC - [[Ryan Cahill]]
*268AC - [[Serena Duncan]]
*269AC - [[Ryan Cahill]]
*270AC - [[Myra Champaign]]

===PCAG Record Holders===
*Professor [[Estelle Sedgewick]] holds the record in the linguistic category

===PCAG Officials===
*[[Robert Zhi-hui]], Chairman
*[[Paula Ching]], Director of Substance Compliance
*[[Samara Jones]], Official Statistician

===PCAG Puzzle Setters===
*[[Sienna Greenlawn]], a puzzle-setter in 268AC.
*[[Ornella Zaid]], a puzzle-setter from 218, until her death in 269.

===Noteworthy Players===
'''An average of 100,000 people enter the Games each year.''' Listed below are those few who make a bit of a splash on the gaming scene.

====Superstars====
*[[Myra Champaign]] - 270 Champion; 9th youngest player ever admitted; 2nd youngest PCAG Champion.
*[[Ryan Cahill]] - 267 Champion; 269 Champion
*[[Serena Duncan]] - 268 Champion
*[[Alma Finnegan]] - doing quite well in third place at the start of the 2006 finals.
*[[Oliver Pohele]] - Defeated [[Serena Duncan]] in a surprise crucial match
*[[Gabriella Petel]] - Described early on as a "Championship favourite" in 2005; has seemingly flailed ever since.
*[[Ryman Gardner]] - Appeared weekly on '[[The Lab]]' in 2005
====Noteables====
*[[Bryce Goran]]
*[[Kay Bedling]]
*[[Jack Fleury]]
*[[Kevin Hamlet]]
*[[Klaus Johnson]]
*[[Lucius Jorgensen]]
*[[Franz Lambert]]
*[[Jeannie Murrow]]
*[[Ethan Roanoke]]
*[[Georgi Shepherd]]
*[[Janice Termigant]]
*[[Mikhail Terpening]]
====Ejected players====
*[[Viktor Helm]] - ejected after testing positive for mental enhancers
*[[Gina Laskey]] - ejected after testing positive for mental enhancers
*[[Jackson Nuru]] - ejected after testing positive for mental enhancers; has petitioned to rejoin the games.

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==References==
'''Website:''' http://www.perplexcityacademygames.com/findus.html

*'''Perplex City Sentinel'''
**article, 21-MAR-05 "[[PCAG]] Ejects [[Nuru]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/03/nuru_ejected_fr.html}}
**feature, 23-APR-05 "The Perplex City [[Tour Guide]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/tourguide/}}
**article, 09-MAY-05 "Study Shows [[Games Year]] Aids Careers" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/05/study_shows_gam.html}}
**article, 31-MAY-05 "[[Myra_Champaign|Champaign]] Accepted into [[PCAG|Competition]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/05/champaign_accep.html}}
**News in Brief, 01-JUN-05 "[[Summer Holiday|Holiday]] Exhibition moved"
**article, 17-JUN-05 "[[Myra_Champaign|Champaign]] Leaves Match in Tears" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/champaign_leave.html}}
**article, 22-JUN-05 "Names of Six '[[The Lab]]' Contestants Leaked" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/six_contestants.html}}
**article, 14-JUL-05 "[[Bryce Goran|Goran]] Out of [[PCAG|Games]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/07/goran_out_of_ga.html}}
**article, 03-AUG-05 "[[PCAG]] Championship Season Opens" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/08/pcag_championsh.html}}
**article, 08-AUG-05"[[Serena Duncan|Serena]] Takes Lead in Beginning Rounds of [[PCAG|Championship]] Play" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/08/serena_takes_ea.html}}
**article, 12-SEP-05 "[[Myra Champaign|Champaign]] Falls, [[Ryan Cahill|Cahill]] Climbs" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/champaign_falls_1.html}}
**article, 29-SEP-05 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews... [[Ryan Cahill]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/iona_interviews_7.html}}
**article, 18-OCT-05 "[[Serena Duncan|Duncan]] Defeated By Upstart [[Oliver Pohele|Pohele]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/duncan_defeated.html}}
**article, 28-NOV-05 "[[Serena Duncan|Duncan]] Determined to Reclaim [[PCAG|Prize]] Despite Defeats" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/11/duncan_determin.html}}
**article, 09-JAN-06 "[[Duncan]] Shines During Week of [[PCAG|Team Play]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/duncan_shines_i.html}}
**article, 09-JAN-06 "[[PCAG]], [[Mind Candy]] Plan Earth Events" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/pcag_mind_candy.html}}
**letters, 12-JAN-05 "PCAG Judging Bias"
**article, 02-FEB-06 "Former [[PCAG|Champion]] [[Ornella Zaid|Zaid]] Passes Away at 99" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/02/former_champion.html}}
**article, 27-FEB-06, [[Blafard]] in NY Crowned [[New York PCAG event|First Earth PCAG Winner]]
**article, 06-APR-06 "[[Jackson Nuru|Nuru]] Petitions [[PCAG]] for Requalification" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/04/nuru_petitions.html}}
**more news in brief, 19-JUN-06 "[[Myra Champaign|Champaign]] Sparkles"
**article, 05-SEP-06 "[[PCAG]] Investigating [[Ryan Cahill|Championship]] [[Medication|Substance]] Abuse" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/09/pcag_investigat.html}}
**article, 18-SEP-06 "[[PCAG]] Season Warms Up, Albeit Slowly" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/09/pcag_season_war.html}}
**article, 15-DEC-06 "[[Cahill]], [[Duncan]] Resume Battle for [[PCAG]] Lead" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/12/cahill_duncan_r.html}}
**article, 05-JAN-07 "[[Sente Kiteway|Kiteway]] Implicated in [[PCAG]] [[Substance Compliance Program|Drug Fraud Investigation]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/01/kiteway_implica.html}}
**article, 15-JAN-07 "[[Myra Champaign|Champaign]] Takes the [[PCAG]] Championship" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/01/champaign_takes.html}}
**article, 16-JAN-07 "[[Sente|Kiteway]] Arrested at [[PCAG]] Victor's Ball" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/01/kiteway_arreste.html}}

*http://www.perplexcityacademy.com/departments.html - Many, if not all, members of the Academy Staff played in the games.

*[[Pietro Salk]]'s Eulogy {{WaybackS1|www.salkfamily.com/eulogy.html}}

*Post-board, back cover of ''The Perplex City Board Game Rules''.

Charlotte Fanning

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==General==
{| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff; background: #f3f3ff"
|
When I read the [[VFE#VFE|View from Earth]] column '[[Benjaminbrum|Sexual Politics]]' last week, I was horrified at the Earth-centric base assumptions the author made. Unlike on Earth, where artificial categories of people are by turn oppressed and defended, we have no such bizarre subdividing in [[Perplex City]]. We have many notable men in the city who love men, and many notable women who love women, as well; but why is this placing of affection something that needs to be separated and defended? I know that I have never been attacked or snubbed because of my own relationships with women. What next, will we be scolded for not vigilantly defending the rights of people who have green eyes?

[[Charlotte Fanning]]
|}

==Reference==
*letters, 19-JAN-06 "Sexual Politics"