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 +===== June 5 =====
 +* [[QuestShaun]] sends encoded messages prompting people to work at unlocking more of the [[the secret device]]. A profile is found on photobucket, with [[:Image:QS_iknow.gif|one image listed]], of a stack of logs.
 +* Inside the image are strings of varying length, which when lined together from smallest to largest form an encrypted Base64 code which reads ''"we must intercept the crown"''
 +* QuestShaun tweets two more Base64 strings which decode to "re-view" and "re-code".
 +* A new video appears QuestShaun's youtube entitled [[YT-QuestShaun/0604b|'photo']]. It contains the same log picture, but flashed another base64 code: YmxhY2t3b29k which is "blackwood"
 +* The 9th lock combination [[Thesecretdevice.com#Lock_9|is solved]] - by using the only numbers found in the base64 string for blackwood (coincidentlly, also the only numbers in QuestShaun's base64 messages). Once unlocked, the device reveals a new video - Sure enough, [[Lexi]]'s [[TSD/Video/Lock9|been abducted]].
 +* [[PANATROG]]'s [[PANATROG.org#document_7|seventh and eighth]] documents become available discussing [[Shaun Lloyd]] and [[Operation Otherkin]] centering around [[Lexi]].
 +* [[QuestShaun]] begins tweeting again, more binary codes, aimed at unlocked the device.
 +* Hints ''the sum of parts'', ''a final reduction'', and ''stack the code'' help determine the combination to the [[Thesecretdevice.com#Lock_10|final lock]].
 +* Opening lock 10 reveals a 'keyboard' of [[runes]] that requires a 6 letter word and a 4 letter word.
 +* Entering "UNLOCK HBII" presents a congratulatory video for opening the device, linking to a signup form for a draw to win a trip for 2 to see an advanced preview screening of Hellboy II in L.A. on July 1st, hosted by Guillermo del Toro.
 +* Continuing, another video is revealed - an animated short trailer/prelude based on the [[Goodies#Comics|free online comics]].
 +* [[PANATROG]] adds another video in their secure section, documenting a [[TROG]] entering and examining [[Lexi]]'s room, and effectively closing [[Operation Otherkin]].
 +
===== June 1-3 ===== ===== June 1-3 =====
* [[Lexi]] reveals [[Lexivision/0601|in a vlog]] what's been happening recently, and that her father has tried to contact her. She's decided to follow his instructions to go and meet him, after finding his ring. * [[Lexi]] reveals [[Lexivision/0601|in a vlog]] what's been happening recently, and that her father has tried to contact her. She's decided to follow his instructions to go and meet him, after finding his ring.

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Hellboy II: The Golden Army - ARG: The Secret Device

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The nutshell

June 5
  • QuestShaun sends encoded messages prompting people to work at unlocking more of the the secret device. A profile is found on photobucket, with one image listed, of a stack of logs.
  • Inside the image are strings of varying length, which when lined together from smallest to largest form an encrypted Base64 code which reads "we must intercept the crown"
  • QuestShaun tweets two more Base64 strings which decode to "re-view" and "re-code".
  • A new video appears QuestShaun's youtube entitled 'photo'. It contains the same log picture, but flashed another base64 code: YmxhY2t3b29k which is "blackwood"
  • The 9th lock combination is solved - by using the only numbers found in the base64 string for blackwood (coincidentlly, also the only numbers in QuestShaun's base64 messages). Once unlocked, the device reveals a new video - Sure enough, Lexi's been abducted.
  • PANATROG's seventh and eighth documents become available discussing Shaun Lloyd and Operation Otherkin centering around Lexi.
  • QuestShaun begins tweeting again, more binary codes, aimed at unlocked the device.
  • Hints the sum of parts, a final reduction, and stack the code help determine the combination to the final lock.
  • Opening lock 10 reveals a 'keyboard' of runes that requires a 6 letter word and a 4 letter word.
  • Entering "UNLOCK HBII" presents a congratulatory video for opening the device, linking to a signup form for a draw to win a trip for 2 to see an advanced preview screening of Hellboy II in L.A. on July 1st, hosted by Guillermo del Toro.
  • Continuing, another video is revealed - an animated short trailer/prelude based on the free online comics.
  • PANATROG adds another video in their secure section, documenting a TROG entering and examining Lexi's room, and effectively closing Operation Otherkin.
June 1-3
  • Lexi reveals in a vlog what's been happening recently, and that her father has tried to contact her. She's decided to follow his instructions to go and meet him, after finding his ring.
  • Lexi begins tweeting her travels. We do not not where she's going, or where she is; but it's possible she going to the bridge and gearway reported in PANATROG's secure video, Subspan Gearway.
May 20-31

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