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'''OpAphid''' is a YouTube based (for now) [[ARG]] in which OpAphid (Operation Aphid) is recruiting “the worthy” for a future conflict.
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| name = OpAphid
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| image = Aphid8.JPG
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| age =
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| website = opaphid.org
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| youtube = OpAphid
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| revver = OpAphid
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| myspace =
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| actor = [[Mari Devincenzi|Mari Devincenzi (voice)]]
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| first = [[You Made the Right Choice, Bree!]]
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| last = [[Remember Me?]]
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| blogs = [[:category:OpAphid videos|List of OpAphid's blogs]]
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| series      = LG15
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'''OpAphid''' is the codename of an operative who has done work for both [[the Order]] and [[TAAG]]. She once ran the [[OpAPHID|Operation APHID]] division of the Order, using forceful tactics, drugs, and deception to work against [[Bree|Bree Avery]]'s wishes. Sometime after Bree's death via [[Ceremony]], OpAphid discovered the truth that the Order had betrayed her, and began working against them.
  
==Origin ==
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==Background==
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[[Image:OpAphid.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Operation APHID's logo, which appears at the end of most videos.]]
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OpAphid can be traced back to her first appearance, 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]], [[Daniel]], and [[Cassieiswatching]]. These are generally warnings, some of them nicer than others, that insinuate that OpAphid is connected to Bree's religion, and that [[Cassie]] and Daniel should watch their step carefully.
  
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.
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Along with warning Cassie and Daniel about watching their step, OpAphid seemed to be documenting her battles with Resistance operative [[Tachyon]] and Tachyon's partner, Brother. At some point, Tachyon broke into one of Operation APHID's storage departments. OpAphid was outraged at this, and decided to go after her, taking use of her cell phone and other things. Even later, OpAphid hired [[the Cowboy]] to kidnap Daniel, whom she then [[Miss Me?|drugged]].
  
== OpAphid’s Modus Operandi ==
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Later, [[Nikki Bower]] reported that OpAphid was missing, along with Tachyon and Brother. Fans believed Nikki, but OpAphid logged into her [[YouTube]] account on May 24th, 2007, leaving this message:
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{{Quote|OpAphid|right there above you
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right there above you
  
OpAphid’s videos are layered to say the least.
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right there above you
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).
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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.
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OpAphid uses video tags that often match Bree's or Cassie's.
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==Gamejacking ==
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Oh dear.
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.
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==Puzzles==
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--
  
===The Set of Five===
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Rumors of MY death have been greatly exaggerated...
Five videos were released as a series ([[Everyone Hates Cassie: What a poor, lonely girl.]], [[They Attack Cassie! Is Daniel next? He crossed the line.]], [[What ever happened to that girl, Cassie?]], [[Cassie is Lying, Cassie Tells Lies]], [[Cassie Does Not R.I.P. (Rest In Peace)]]). This series featured the same pattern of text and sound.
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<br><br>The same music is used through out the set.
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<br>In the bottom right, hieroglyphs appear and fade out.
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<br>The same video, with different coloration, appear in each.
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<br>Letters fall into place below the face that are statements of guilt. (This is also spoken)
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<br>A word, written in dots of light, scrolls across the screen.
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<br>We hear audio from Bree or Cassie videos.
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<br>A key Cassie phrase appears over the girl’s head.
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<br>The scrolling word from before then scrolls back the other way.
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<br>A false youtube ending.
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<br>OpAphid's logo with backwards audio.
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<br><br>
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The last three have slight variants on this theme and are discussed more thoroughly in their pages.
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<br><br>
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Upon the release of [[Cassie Does Not R.I.P. (Rest In Peace)]] we were told that we had our set of five videos and had to "find purity in the order".
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The first step was the hieroglyphs that were at the beginning of the five Cassie videos. Each video had hieroglyphic numbers that were fractions. The football means fraction with assumed numerator 1. The lines are 1s. The sideways symbol is 1/2. The union symbol (upsidedown u) is 10.
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The fractions when added and reduced become 1/5, 2/5 and so on which gives us this video order which was later verified by the bug herself.<br>
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Whatever Happened to That Girl, Cassie<br>
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Cassie Does Not R.I.P.<br>
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Cassie is Lying, Cassie Tells Lies<br>
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Everyone Hates Cassie
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<br>They Attack Cassie
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The further analysis was with regards to the words infront of the face. These lines are admissions of guilt that are a twist on the 42 Declarations of Innocence (AKA the 42 Declarations of Purity) that are associated with the Egyptian Goddess Ma'at (Goddess of Truth, Balance and Order).
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When the fractions are used to put the videos in order the declarations appear as
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I have judged hastily and harshly<br>
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I have acted with guile and insolence<br>
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I have beared false witness and supported false allegations<br>
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I have taken god's name in vain<br>
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I have been unduly proud and acted with arrogance<br>
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When you look up the declarations you can find the corresponding numbers
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21<br>
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38<br>
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14<br>
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28<br>
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39<br>
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If you called Cassie in her game then the numbers 213 set off little bells of glee. When 213 814 2839 is called it leads to an outgoing voice mail message which WatchingCassie has preserved [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM_qFUWoAfk here]. OpAphid can also be reached via Skype.
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===The Voice Mail===
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After deciphering the number we were instructed to message OpAphid with what we believed out instruction to be.
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<br>
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'''The message said''':
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<br>
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Each success only buys an admission ticket to a more difficult problem.<br>
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It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong.<br>
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Mistakes are the portals to discovery.<br>
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Alas, never interrupt an enemy when he is making a mistake.<br>
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It is possible to fail in many ways, while to succeed is possible only in one way.<br>
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Do what’s right, the right way, at the right time.<br>
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A story is told as much by silence as by speech.<br>
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Except in this case. <br>
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And then wait for further instruction.
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<br>
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These lines are quotes with a few linking words inserted.
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<br>
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'''With Authors''':<br>
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Each success only buys an admission ticket to a more difficult problem. ''[Henry Kissinger]''
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It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong. ''[Voltaire]''
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Mistakes are the portals to discovery. ''[James Joyce]''
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Alas, never interrupt an enemy when he is making a mistake. ''[Napoleon]''
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It is possible to fail in many ways, while to succeed is possible only in one way. ''[Aristotle]''
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Do what’s right, the right way, at the right time. [[[Arnold H. Glasgow]]]
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A story is told as much by silence as by speech. ''[Susan Griffin]''
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Except in this case.
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And then wait for further instruction.
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<br><br>
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'''Solution Status''': Known to some but still in Secret Mode (as per the request of OpAphid)
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===Drop 1===
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Some things are secret for a reason. There are people whose lives are dedicated to keeping
(Place Holder)
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===The Test===
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them that way.}}
(Place Holder)
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Fans have speculated many meanings to the message, including [[Gemma]] still being alive, or the message being a Cassie-esque sign-off.
  
===Letters in Aphid===
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==Redearth88==
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[[Image:Remember Me.jpg|thumb|right|200px|OpAphid remembers her childhood.]]
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OpAphid has been seen in the [[Redearth88]] storyline. No longer working for OpAphid, [[War Pylol]] attempted to kidnap [[Rachel]] but he was killed trying. OpAphid however stayed mute the whole time until eventually she herself [[Worth The Wait?|kidnapped]] [[Linc]] and apparently [[Rachel]], though that could be debated. Linc was never seen again, but Rachel was set free sometime after. OpAphid later declared that she had discovered the truth - that the Order had ruined her life, her childhood, and her family. She posts a [[Remember Me?|video]] telling her "former associates" they should have killed her when they had the chance.
  
'''Corresponding videos''':
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==Notes==
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*While [[Glenn Rubenstein]] still worked on [[lonelygirl15]], there was discussion that OpAphid would end up being [[Elizabeth Avery|Bree's mother]]. Similarities between the two remain to this day, including their [[Bree Phone Home|insane tempers]], their [[Mystery Movies|dislike of the relationship]] between Bree and her father, [[Drew Avery|Drew]], and their former/present [[Hiding In The Bathroom|high ranks]] in [[the Order]].<ref>[http://lg15today.blogspot.com/2008/01/what-time-is-itcoverage-of-glenn-on_16.html LG15 Today: WHAT TIME IS IT?...Coverage of Glenn on BreeFM]</ref>
A PAIN HID = A IN APHID (on "Cassie Does Not R.I.P.")<br>
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*OpAphid's videos take about five days or more to produce.<ref>[http://lg15today.blogspot.com/2007/10/glenn-on-breefm-live-coverage.html LG15 Today: Glenn on BreeFM]</ref>
HID IN APP = P IN APHID (on "You Made the Right Choice, Bree!")<br>
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*Many of OpAphid's were shot in Glenn's office. Glenn has a white wall, which he layered with a seamless white backdrop for the videos.<ref>[http://lg15today.blogspot.com/2008/02/what-time-is-itcoverage-of-glenn-on_20.html LG15 Today: WHAT TIME IS IT?...Coverage of Glenn on BreeFM]</ref>
HAD IN HIP = H IN APHID (on "Do go to god, cassie") AND ("Disclosure: Cassie")<br>
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*OpAphid was based upon a screenplay Glenn wrote called "Red Earth."
HIP IN AID = I IN APHID (PREVIOUSLY on "Disclosure: Cassie") Now on none <br>
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*The name of this character was inspired by the band Operation Ivy.<ref>[http://lg15today.blogspot.com/2007/10/what-time-is-it.html LG15 Today: WHAT TIME IS IT? - Coverage of Glenn on BreeFM]</ref>
PAID HIND = D IN APHID (on "Add Poe Hinder Vilification")<br>
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*OpAphid shares Glenn's sense of humor.<ref>[http://lg15today.blogspot.com/2007/11/what-time-is-it-coverage-of-glenn-on.html LG15 Today - WHAT TIME IS IT? - Coverage of Glenn on BreeFM]</ref>
  
====A in APHID ====
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==References==
'''Clue:'''<br>
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<small><references/></small>
"The first step toward any solution? The A in APHID, of course"
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'''Solution:'''<br>
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Analysis
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'''Profile verifying solution:'''
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<br>The first step toward any solution? ANALYSIS. Analyze the data in front of you.
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====P in APHID====
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'''Clue:'''
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<br>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.
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Above all others, the P in APHID is our greatest purpose. Its importance is essential to understand before any further progress can be made.
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In that regard, sometimes additional enlightenment can be found hidden amongst information we previously considered a part of our history...
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'''Solution:'''
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<br>Protect
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'''Profile verifying solution:'''
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<br>To PROTECT is our greatest purpose, above all others. The importance of PROTECTION is essential to understand before any further progress can be made.
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====H in APHID====
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{{clr}}
'''Solution:'''
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{{CharIndex}}
<br> Hinder
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{{OpAphidCharIndex|opaphid=yes}}
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{{Redearth88CharIndex|prologue=yes}}
  
====Full Solution Thus Far:====
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[[Category:OpAphid]]
A = Analysis
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<br>P = Protect
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<br>H = Hinder
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<br>I = ?
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<br>D = ?
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==Operation Aphid: The YouTube Group==
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When viewing OpAphid's profile we can see they are a member of:
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<br><br>'''Group Name:''' ipod opera - a hint?
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<br>'''Description:''' mimic unto nonchalance
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<br>'''Tags:''' ihit dan poor ape
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<br>'''Created:''' September 27, 2006
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<br><br>
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'''Name anagrams to:''' OPERATION APHID
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<br>'''Description anagrams to:''' COMMUNICATION CHANNEL
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<br>'''Tags anagram to:''' OPERATION APHID
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<br><br>
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'''Known members''' (10 total):
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<br>'''OpAphid'''
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<br>'''warpylol'''
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<br>'''OperationAphid'''
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<br>'''rustybug'''            found by shifty
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<br>'''saint696'''            found by Xrynaem
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<br>'''jimmyjm'''              found by Ziola
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<br>'''Jamesdoof'''            found by gtrichar 
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<br><br>
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OperationAphid is also a member of:
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<br>operationaphid
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<br>aphid
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<br><br>
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All three groups were created the same day but the last two have no other members.
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All groups are invite only
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==Controversy==
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Not everyone is a fan of OpAphid's Puppet Masters.
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For certain spans of time, correct solutions to puzzles are withheld from the general populous. The character asks that we stay quiet and since they are a character that we must stay in the good graces of, we comply...within reason. This leaves 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.
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==Videos ==
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Wiki and YouTube<br>
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[[You Made the Right Choice, Bree!]]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVcgwBYwNp4 You Made the Right Choice, Bree! - re: My Difficult Decision]<br>
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYv8iOcU3do Watchingcassie's response]<br><br>
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[[DO GO TO GOD, Cassie (for my helper)]]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNbe9R7TgPw DO GO TO GOD, Cassie (for my helper)] <br>
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwo5LNEgnPU Watchingcassie's response]<br><br>
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[[Everyone Hates Cassie: What a poor, lonely girl.]]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsGjGubGJak Everyone Hates Cassie: What a poor, lonely girl.]<br>
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR4Yc-G3um8 Watchingcassie's response]<br><br>
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[[They Attack Cassie! Is Daniel next? He crossed the line.]]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOdSIMZTV7w They Attack Cassie! Is Daniel next? He crossed the line.]<br>
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0qUsKYXG5w Watchingcassie's response]<br><br>
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[[What ever happened to that girl, Cassie?]]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZYx7160Xek What ever happened to that girl, Cassie?]<br>
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64gXXl867Kc Watchingcassie's response]<br><br>
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[[Cassie is Lying, Cassie Tells Lies]]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0rRRLonJLs Cassie Is Lying, Cassie Tells Lies]<br><br>
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[[Disclosure: Cassie. We Are "They"]]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAp4auNdeEI Disclosure: Cassie. We Are "They"]<br>
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcld3v28azs Watchingcassie's response]<br><br>
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[[Which Side Are You On? (Keep This In Mind)]]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xyit0njiAmA Which Side Are You On? (Keep This In Mind)]<br><br>
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[[Cassie Does Not R.I.P. (Rest In Peace)]]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwKImYI3O9k Cassie Does Not R.I.P. (Rest In Peace)]<br>
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48c7dmkNZFw Watchingcassie's response]<br>
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[[The Action of an Enemy - Be Careful]]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMmhb01nuI4 The Action of an Enemy - Be Careful]<br>
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[[Category:Unofficial characters]]
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[[Category:Fan Fiction]]
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Latest revision as of 17:34, 21 September 2009

OpAphid
Aphid8.JPG
First Appearance Last Appearance
You Made the Right Choice, Bree! Remember Me?
Character information
Age Unknown
YouTube OpAphid
Revver OpAphid
Portrayed by Mari Devincenzi (voice)
List of OpAphid's blogs
Videos with OpAphid

OpAphid is the codename of an operative who has done work for both the Order and TAAG. She once ran the Operation APHID division of the Order, using forceful tactics, drugs, and deception to work against Bree Avery's wishes. Sometime after Bree's death via Ceremony, OpAphid discovered the truth that the Order had betrayed her, and began working against them.

Background

Operation APHID's logo, which appears at the end of most videos.

OpAphid can be traced back to her first appearance, 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, Daniel, and Cassieiswatching. These are generally warnings, some of them nicer than others, that insinuate that OpAphid is connected to Bree's religion, and that Cassie and Daniel should watch their step carefully.

Along with warning Cassie and Daniel about watching their step, OpAphid seemed to be documenting her battles with Resistance operative Tachyon and Tachyon's partner, Brother. At some point, Tachyon broke into one of Operation APHID's storage departments. OpAphid was outraged at this, and decided to go after her, taking use of her cell phone and other things. Even later, OpAphid hired the Cowboy to kidnap Daniel, whom she then drugged.

Later, Nikki Bower reported that OpAphid was missing, along with Tachyon and Brother. Fans believed Nikki, but OpAphid logged into her YouTube account on May 24th, 2007, leaving this message:

OpAphid said:
right there above you

right there above you

right there above you

Oh dear.

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Rumors of MY death have been greatly exaggerated...

Some things are secret for a reason. There are people whose lives are dedicated to keeping

them that way.

Fans have speculated many meanings to the message, including Gemma still being alive, or the message being a Cassie-esque sign-off.

Redearth88

OpAphid remembers her childhood.

OpAphid has been seen in the Redearth88 storyline. No longer working for OpAphid, War Pylol attempted to kidnap Rachel but he was killed trying. OpAphid however stayed mute the whole time until eventually she herself kidnapped Linc and apparently Rachel, though that could be debated. Linc was never seen again, but Rachel was set free sometime after. OpAphid later declared that she had discovered the truth - that the Order had ruined her life, her childhood, and her family. She posts a video telling her "former associates" they should have killed her when they had the chance.

Notes

References

<references/>


lonelygirl15 Characters
Main Characters Bree · Daniel · Jonas · Sarah · Taylor · Emma · Jennie · Gina
Supporting Characters Gemma · OpAphid · Tachyon · Alex · Carl · Spencer · Mallory · Dr. Hart
Recurring Characters Lucy · Nikki B · Virgil · Elizabeth Avery · Bree's Watcher · Brother · Sonia · Jules · The Whartons · Claire · Edward Salinas
Full Character List
OpAphid ARG Characters
Main Characters OpAphid · Tachyon · Brother · War Pylol
Recurring Characters Cassie · Bree · Daniel · Gemma · Mom and Dad · Lucy
Full Character List
Redearth88 Characters
Main Characters Rachel · Tachyon · Brother · OpAphid · Linc · War Pylol
Supporting & Guest Characters Bucket · 15over15 · Doctor · Gregory
Additional Characters Dr. Arscott · Jordan · Rachel's parents · Rachel's grandfather · Rachel's boss · Rachel's boss's wife · Rachel's co-workers · Zoey · Maddison · Rachel's landlord · Larry · Brother's wife · Milo · Eric