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*The Receda Cube is the main attraction at [[Perplex City Academy]] [[Museum]] | *The Receda Cube is the main attraction at [[Perplex City Academy]] [[Museum]] | ||
*It was discovered in the Catbite area in around 7AC | *It was discovered in the [[Catbite]] area in around 7AC | ||
*[[Perplex City Academy]] was, at this time, a repository for any unusual or potentially dangerous articles discovered. | *[[Perplex City Academy]] was, at this time, a repository for any unusual or potentially dangerous articles discovered. | ||
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*After deciding that the Cube was not immediately dangerous, Academy officials placed it on public display where it remained as an uninvestigated curiosity for over 30 years | *After deciding that the Cube was not immediately dangerous, Academy officials placed it on public display where it remained as an uninvestigated curiosity for over 30 years | ||
*The properties of the | *The properties of the Cube are still somewhat mysterious | ||
*The Cube contains markings on the surface and it is still unknown within [[Perplex City]] whether the markings are original or later additions | *The Cube contains markings on the surface and it is still unknown within [[Perplex City]] whether the markings are original or later additions | ||
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*The presence of the Cube is also said to convey a sense of peace and harmony; a number of religious groups in [[Perplex City]] hold it in special reverence | *The presence of the Cube is also said to convey a sense of peace and harmony; a number of religious groups in [[Perplex City]] hold it in special reverence | ||
*Literally | *Literally priceless - its value is "almost incalculable", according to the Perplex City Sentinel | ||
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**It is of indeterminate mass | **It is of indeterminate mass | ||
**It will react with water, liquid mercury, and acetone. | **It will react with water, liquid mercury, and acetone. | ||
===Details of the theft=== | |||
*security cameras and sensors were offline throughout the Ball | |||
*thieves reprogrammed portions of the Academy's security systems, disabling three different forms of security without tripping warning alarms | |||
*security personnel discovered the theft at 2am when security guard [[Fran Mendling]] failed to check in for her shift change | |||
*artist [[Aiko Entrescore]]'s exhibit was on display during the theft; it was later disassembled and its electronic parts examined | |||
Revision as of 20:18, 18 May 2005
General
- The Receda Cube is the main attraction at Perplex City Academy Museum
- It was discovered in the Catbite area in around 7AC
- Perplex City Academy was, at this time, a repository for any unusual or potentially dangerous articles discovered.
- After deciding that the Cube was not immediately dangerous, Academy officials placed it on public display where it remained as an uninvestigated curiosity for over 30 years
- The properties of the Cube are still somewhat mysterious
- The Cube contains markings on the surface and it is still unknown within Perplex City whether the markings are original or later additions
- Detailed scientific analysis using a range of tools, including electron microscopy, MRI and TNI scans, as well as various metallurgical and spectrometric investigations, has provided limited information
- The people of Perplex City have determined that the Cube is not made of any known naturally occurring substance within their world.
- The Cube is also acknowledged as a beautiful artistic object in its own right
- The presence of the Cube is also said to convey a sense of peace and harmony; a number of religious groups in Perplex City hold it in special reverence
- Literally priceless - its value is "almost incalculable", according to the Perplex City Sentinel
Properties of the Cube
- According to the Firebox Catalog:
- It is metallic in appearance
- It is of indeterminate mass
- It will react with water, liquid mercury, and acetone.
Details of the theft
- security cameras and sensors were offline throughout the Ball
- thieves reprogrammed portions of the Academy's security systems, disabling three different forms of security without tripping warning alarms
- security personnel discovered the theft at 2am when security guard Fran Mendling failed to check in for her shift change
- artist Aiko Entrescore's exhibit was on display during the theft; it was later disassembled and its electronic parts examined
References
- Perplex City Sentinel articles (link)
