OpAphid

2006-12-05T14:36:34Z

207.16.63.208: /* The Story so Far */

:''This page deals with the fan/character/series/ARG "OpAphid". For the acronym "OPAPHID" discussed in the official series by Bree and Gemma, see [[OPAPHID|this page]].''

'''OpAphid''' is a YouTube based (for now) [[ARG]] in which OpAphid (Operation Aphid) is recruiting "the worthy" for a future conflict.
[[Image:OpAphid.jpg|thumb|295px|]]

==Origin ==

OpAphid first appeared with the video [[You Made the Right Choice, Bree!]] in response to Bree’s [[My Difficult Decision]] video. OpAphid has since posted comments and videos to Bree, Cassie ([[Cassieiswatching]]) and [[Daniel]]. These are generally warnings, some nicer than others, that insinuate that OpAphid is connected to Bree’s religion and that Cassie and Daniel should watch their step.

==Canon==
[[The Creators]] announced that OpAphid is a 100-percent fan-created ARG, but that they liked it so much that they contacted its creators and decided to make it the official ARG of Lonelygirl15.[http://www.lonelygirl15.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3152]

==The Story so Far==
OpAphid first appeared by posting a video response to Bree’s “[[My Difficult Decision]]”. In this video Op praises Bree for sticking with the ceremony and turning Daniel away.

Op then turned her sights on [[Cassieiswatching]] with a series of videos that openly mocked the specter. Through this series of videos, a phone number was discovered that lead to a [[Set of Five| voicemail]] from Op asking its fans to be prepared.

One of OpAphid’s information gather facilities was broken into and while most items were found in the park by Op’s people, fans were asked to double check. This became the [[Drop 1 (bowling for light)| first drop]] after items were discovered at the park. The items lead to the discovery of [[Tachyon (character)|Tachyon]], a double agent who had infiltrated OpAphid’s regime. Tachyon had grown restless in her mission and bolted early much to the dismay of “Mom and Dad”.

When the items were recovered, the recovery team also received 2 [[The Test (USA Today)|phone calls]]. One from “Brother”, Tachyon’s partner, and another from Op. The first call was an attempt by Brother to contact Tachyon and failing that, gather information about her whereabouts. The followup call was a pass/fail message from OpAphid. Loyalty = Pass. Turning over info = Fail.

Others also received these calls later and it was discovered that the phone Op had used for the VM puzzle was Tachyon’s that she had lost while undercover.

Tachyon’s ran North through Bakersfield to Santa Nella. Here Tachyon leaves more [[Drop 2 (where IS she going?)|clues]] for Brother. She is presumably hitchhiking at this point. There is a copy of the Thelemic text “The Book of The Law” and a bookmark indicating Tachyon’s opinions of this text. Also in the drop, a video of Daniel following Lucy.

Craigslist posts travel through Merced and Modesto and reveal more messages from Tachyon to Brother Notable: "Thelema 1 of ?" which implies that Thelema might not be the only religion that Op has it’s fingers in. There is also a message to pass along
"HE NEEDS TO KNOW HOW LONG THEY HAVE BEEN ON TO HIM IT IS NOT LIKE THEY JUST STOP TRACKING SOMEONE"

Tachyon’s travels now take her to San Francisco. This [[Drop 3 (The Tachyon Mystery Stories)|message]] is meant for the people who have been getting to drops before Brother. “Take Warning”, Nancy Drew’s Guide to Life (full of spy tips), “Who watches the watchers?” and the big one, five photos of Daniel at the ceremony.

Since Tachyon’s cell phone has been under Aphid control, she’s needed a new phone line. Brother has come to help her. [[Adventures in New Phone Lines: The Musical|This puzzle]] was long and involved math.

Brother tells us he is also being followed, hence the man who knew too little routine. He also dials in his youtube account name, [[Brother/10033|10033]].

In this message he tells Tachyon that he's tried to reach the person who the message is for but that he'd been missing his JC classes and has told his parents that he is camping. In Daniel's "[[Silent Treatment]]" vid we find out that Daniel matches this description.

== OpAphid’s Modus Operandi ==

OpAphid’s videos are layered to say the least.
There is the surface message of the written and spoken text, the deep meaning of the text and then the text and audio that takes homework (ex. Backwards audio and hieroglyphs).
 
In addition to the custom logo, at the end of each video there is a false ending which appears as if the video has ended and gone to the related video links but then returns to the real video again before ending.
 
OpAphid uses video tags that often match Bree's or Cassie's.

==Gamejacking ==
OpAphid has taken credit for [[gamejacking]] Cassie's voice mailbox. Evidence in the video, [[Cassie Does Not R.I.P. (Rest In Peace)]] proves she had the passcode, and complete control of the mailbox.
 

==Clues==
[[Just the Facts, Mam]] 
Clues and connections. A home for loose ends.

==Puzzles==
Given that OpAphid puzzles are slightly more difficult than Cassie’s, individual puzzles are being spun off of the page.
 
[[Set of Five]]
 [[Drop 1 (bowling for light)]]
 [[The Test (USA Today)]]
 [[Drop 2 (where IS she going?)]]
 [[Drop 3 (The Tachyon Mystery Stories)]]
 [[Adventures in New Phone Lines: The Musical]]
 [[Drop 4 (The Lost Art of Punctuality)]]
 [[High Complexity: A John Cusack Puzzle]]
 [[Drop 5 (Greasers and Swans and Sharks Oh My!)]]

===Letters in Aphid===

'''Corresponding videos''':
 
A PAIN HID = A IN APHID (on "Cassie Does Not R.I.P.") 
HID IN APP = P IN APHID (on "You Made the Right Choice, Bree!") 
HAD IN HIP = H IN APHID (on "Do go to god, cassie") AND ("Disclosure: Cassie") 
HIP IN AID = I IN APHID (PREVIOUSLY on "Disclosure: Cassie") Now on none 
PAID HIND = D IN APHID (on "Add Poe Hinder Vilification") 

====A in APHID ====
'''Clue:''' 
"The first step toward any solution? The A in APHID, of course"
 
'''Solution:''' 
Analysis
 
'''Profile verifying solution:'''
 The first step toward any solution? ANALYSIS. Analyze the data in front of you.
 
====P in APHID====
'''Clue:'''
 Only those who have found instruction within the message will be prepared to prove their worth. While history is full of subtle clues toward greater secrets, some messages are meant to be taken literally--regardless of any deeper connections we might suspect.
 
Above all others, the P in APHID is our greatest purpose. Its importance is essential to understand before any further progress can be made.
 
In that regard, sometimes additional enlightenment can be found hidden amongst information we previously considered a part of our history...
 
'''Solution:'''
 Protect
 
'''Profile verifying solution:'''
 To PROTECT is our greatest purpose, above all others. The importance of PROTECTION is essential to understand before any further progress can be made.

====H in APHID====
'''Solution:'''
 Hinder

====I in APHID====
'''Solution:'''
 Infiltrate 
'''Profile verifying solution:'''
 Tachyon sought to INFILTRATE our organization. She attempted to use the I in APHID against us.

====Full Solution Thus Far:====
A = Analysis
 P = Protect
 H = Hinder
 I = Infiltrate
 D = ?

==Operation Aphid: The YouTube Group==
When viewing OpAphid's profile we can see they are a member of:
 '''Group Name:''' ipod opera - a hint?
 '''Description:''' mimic unto nonchalance
 '''Tags:''' ihit dan poor ape
 '''Created:''' September 27, 2006
 
'''Name anagrams to:''' OPERATION APHID
 '''Description anagrams to:''' COMMUNICATION CHANNEL
 '''Tags anagram to:''' OPERATION APHID
 
'''Known members''' (11 total):

 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=OpAphid OpAphid]
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=warpylol warpylol]
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=OperationAphid OperationAphid]
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=rustybug rustybug] found by shifty
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=saint696 saint696] found by Xrynaem
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Jimmyjm jimmyjm] found by Ziola
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=jamesdoof Jamesdoof] found by gtrichar
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=avasta Avasta] found by sparkybennett
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=lolm3n lolm3n] found by kristy2520
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=ihearthevoices ihearthevoices] found by kristy2520
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=kapjatokbe kapjatokbe] found by Lola
 
OperationAphid is also a member of:
 operationaphid
 aphid
 
All three groups were created the same day but the last two have no other members.
 
All groups are invite only 
All group members have the same green layout and have their names in brackets.

==Controversy==
Not everyone is a fan of OpAphid's Puppet Masters.
 
The answer (phone number) to the 5/5 puzzle was kept secret for the first few hours after it was solved (at the request of OpAphid). We are told it was done to maintain the experience for those who wished to solve the puzzle themselves and earn the "well done" first heard upon calling the phone number. This left a bad taste in the mouths of many, both new players who don't understand why people aren't giving out the answers and veterans who aren't used to a PM who locks down their game to quite this level.
 
OpAphid has since stated that if there are to be any other "grace periods" on revealing the solution to a future puzzle, they will be limited to a span of 2-4 hours. Recent puzzles have had no such restrictions.

==Videos ==
Wiki and YouTube 
[[You Made the Right Choice, Bree!]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVcgwBYwNp4 You Made the Right Choice, Bree! - re: My Difficult Decision] 
[[DO GO TO GOD, Cassie (for my helper)]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNbe9R7TgPw DO GO TO GOD, Cassie (for my helper)] 
[[Everyone Hates Cassie: What a poor, lonely girl.]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsGjGubGJak Everyone Hates Cassie: What a poor, lonely girl.] 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzZkMOkAadA TigerlilyLynn's response] 
[[They Attack Cassie! Is Daniel next? He crossed the line.]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOdSIMZTV7w They Attack Cassie! Is Daniel next? He crossed the line.] 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nipd3_UrRA0 TigerlilyLynn's response] 
[[What ever happened to that girl, Cassie?]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZYx7160Xek What ever happened to that girl, Cassie?] 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yUyzdgrV6k TigerlilyLynn's response] 
[[Cassie is Lying, Cassie Tells Lies]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0rRRLonJLs Cassie Is Lying, Cassie Tells Lies] 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL8yxfEcjWs TigerlilyLynn's response] 
[[Disclosure: Cassie. We Are "They"]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAp4auNdeEI Disclosure: Cassie. We Are "They"] 
[[Which Side Are You On? (Keep This In Mind)]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xyit0njiAmA Which Side Are You On? (Keep This In Mind)] 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waG3wDKLp1A WatchingOpAphid's linking of DGTG, Disclosure, and Which Side] 
[[Cassie Does Not R.I.P. (Rest In Peace)]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwKImYI3O9k Cassie Does Not R.I.P. (Rest In Peace)] 
[[The Action of an Enemy - Be Careful]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMmhb01nuI4 The Action of an Enemy - Be Careful] 
[[Adventures in Babysitting]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3gCliC7-gc Adventures in Babysitting] 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc9DxiJKnsY TigerlilyLynn's response] 
[[Home Alone]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtxH6ScrZeY Home Alone] 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBTMd2fjNqM TigerlilyLynn's response] 

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