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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 switched techniques and began working for [[the Resistance]] with [[Brother]].
 
'''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 switched techniques and began working for [[the Resistance]] with [[Brother]].
  
==Origin of OpAphid==
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==Background==
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===Watch Your Step===
 
[[Image:OpAphid.jpg|thumb|295px|Operation APHID's logo, which appears at the end of most videos.]]
 
[[Image:OpAphid.jpg|thumb|295px|Operation APHID's logo, which appears at the end of most videos.]]
OpAphid can be traced back to its 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 [[Cassie]]. 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.
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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.
  
==Is She Really Missing?==
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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 logged into her [[YouTube]] account on May 24th, 2007, leaving this message:
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right there above you
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===Missing or Not?===
right there above you
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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:
right there above you
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{{Quote|OpAphid|right there above you
Oh dear.
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right there above you
--
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right there above you
Rumors of MY death have been greatly exaggerated...
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Oh dear.
Some things are secret for a reason. There are people whose lives are dedicated to keeping
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them that way.
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Rumors of MY death have been greatly exaggerated...
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Some things are secret for a reason. There are people whose lives are dedicated to keeping
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them that way.}}
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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.
  
The "Rumors of MY death have been greatly exaggerated..." was once thought to be a clue that [[Brother]] had not actually murdered [[Gemma]].
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===Switching Teams===
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More recently, OpAphid has been seen in the [[Redearth88]] storyline. She sent out her agent, [[War Pylol]], to kidnap [[Maddison Atkins]], but he was killed trying. OpAphid herself then [[Worth The Wait?|kidnapped]] [[Linc]] and [[Rachel]]. Linc was never seen again, but Rachel was set free sometime later. Even more recently, OpAphid [[Remember Me?|emerged]] with a vengeance toward her "former associates," going so far as telling the Order that they should've killed her when they had the chance.
  
The message is also speculated to be a [[Cassie]]-esque sign off.
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Brother has left messages on his YouTube account confirming OpAphid's switch to the Resistance, even saying that they are "married." Tachyon has said that Brother is crazy for working with OpAphid, and obviously doesn't believe she's changed.
 
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However, OpAphid has recently [[Remember Me?|emerged]] with a vengeance toward her [[OpAPHID|"former associates"]].
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==Official [[Alternate Reality Game|ARG]]==
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On November 21, 2006, [[The Creators]] [http://www.lg15.com/lonelygirl15/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3152 announced] that OpAphid is a 100% fan-created [[Alternate Reality Game]], but they liked it so much that they contacted [[Glenn Rubenstein|its creator]] and decided to make it the official ARG of [[lonelygirl15]].
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However, on April 12, 2007, [[The Creators]] [http://www.lg15.com/lonelygirl15/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8664 announced] that due to a falling out with [[Glenn Rubenstein]], OpAphid would no longer be the official ARG.
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While the official ARG, OpAphid [[Miss Me?|kidnapped and brainwashed Daniel]].
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==Recurrences of OpAphid videos==
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OpAphid's videos are layered to say the least.
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There is the surface message of the written and spoken text, the deeper meanings of the text, the text and audio that takes homework, backwards audio, and hieroglyphs.
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OpAphid also uses 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. Usually the only thing after the false ending, is OpAPHID's logo.
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OpAphid uses video tags, some [[strange tags|strange]], that often match [[Bree|Bree's]], [[Daniel|Daniel's]], or [[Cassie|Cassie's]].
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==OpAphid agents and enemies==
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OpAphid has two main enemies - [[Tachyon]], and her partner [[Brother]].
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Also, OpAphid has agents that track down [[TAAG|BDJ]] and often other people such as [[Tachyon]], [[Brother]], and [[Maddison Atkins]]. Agents include [[War Pylol]], and OpAphid herself.
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==Operation APHID==
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The letters in OpAphid are known to stand for the following things.
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===A in APHID===
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The A in APHID was solved to be '''Analysis'''.
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<small>
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*'''Clue:''' "The first step toward any solution? The A in APHID, of course."
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*'''Corresponding video:''' [[Cassie Does Not R.I.P. (Rest In Peace)]], with the tags "A PAIN HID"
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*'''Solution:''' Analysis
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*'''Profile verifying solution:''' "The first step toward any solution? ANALYSIS. Analyze the data in front of you."
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</small>
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===P in APHID===
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The P in APHID was solved to be '''Protect'''.
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<small>
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*'''Clue:''' "...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..."
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*'''Corresponding video:''' [[You Made the Right Choice, Bree!]], with the tags "HID IN APP"
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*'''Solution:''' Protect
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*'''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."
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</small>
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===H in APHID===
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The H in APHID was solved to be '''Hinder'''.
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<small>
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*'''Corresponding videos:''' [[DO GO TO GOD, Cassie (for my helper)]] and [[Disclosure: Cassie. We Are "They"]], with the tags "HAD IN HIP"
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*'''Solution:''' Hinder
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</small>
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===I in APHID===
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The I in APHID was solved to be '''Infiltrate'''.
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<small>
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*'''Corresponding video:''' [[Disclosure: Cassie. We Are "They"]], previously with tags "HIP IN AID"
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*'''Solution:''' Infiltrate
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*'''Profile verifying solution:''' "[[Tachyon]] sought to INFILTRATE our organization. She attempted to use the I in APHID against us."
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</small>
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===D in APHID===
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The D in APHID was solved to be '''Destroy'''.
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<small>
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*'''Corresponding video:''' [[Add Poe Hinder Vilification]] (from OpAphid agent [[War Pylol]]), with the tags "PAID HIND"
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*'''Solution:''' Destroy
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*'''Email verifying solution:''' (''from [[Puzzle (Language Labs)]]'') "In hindsight, it's a miracle we spotted that 'location verified, D in APHID' video in time to arrange for your safe passage to a secure location. Even though there were no casualties when the bomb detonated (sans the corpse we planted to fake your demise), it still doesn't change the fact that it was meant to DESTROY you.</small>
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===Op===
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The letters "Op" have not been confirmed, though the common concensus is that it stands for '''Operation'''.
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However, many think it stands for Observe and Pursue.
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===Full Solution===
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According to these solutions, OpAphid stands for '''Operation Analysis Protect Hinder Infiltrate Destroy.'''
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This solution is much different than the [[OPAPHID]] discussed in the official series by [[Bree]] and [[Gemma]], where it stood for: '''''A'''cknowledge their '''P'''osition and '''H'''elp '''I'''nitiate a '''D'''ialogue.''
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==Controversies==
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Not everyone is a fan of OpAphid, however.
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The answer (phone number) to the [[Set of Five]] 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.
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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.
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==Gamejacking ==
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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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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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*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.
 
*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]]. [http://lg15today.blogspot.com/2008/01/what-time-is-itcoverage-of-glenn-on_16.html]
 
*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]]. [http://lg15today.blogspot.com/2008/01/what-time-is-itcoverage-of-glenn-on_16.html]
 
*OpAphid videos take about five days or more to produce. [http://lg15today.blogspot.com/2007/10/glenn-on-breefm-live-coverage.html]
 
*OpAphid videos take about five days or more to produce. [http://lg15today.blogspot.com/2007/10/glenn-on-breefm-live-coverage.html]
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*OpAphid shares Glenn's sense of humor. [http://lg15today.blogspot.com/2007/11/what-time-is-it-coverage-of-glenn-on.html]
 
*OpAphid shares Glenn's sense of humor. [http://lg15today.blogspot.com/2007/11/what-time-is-it-coverage-of-glenn-on.html]
 
*[[Everything You Need To Play OpAphid]]
 
*[[Everything You Need To Play OpAphid]]
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*OpAphid's videos are layered to say the least.
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There is the surface message of the written and spoken text, the deeper meanings of the text, the text and audio that takes homework, backwards audio, and hieroglyphs.
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OpAphid also uses 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. Usually the only thing after the false ending, is OpAPHID's logo.
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OpAphid uses video tags, some [[strange tags|strange]], that often match [[Bree|Bree's]], [[Daniel|Daniel's]], or [[Cassie|Cassie's]].
  
 
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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 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 switched techniques and began working for the Resistance with Brother.

Background

Watch Your Step

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.

Missing or Not?

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. -- 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.

Switching Teams

More recently, OpAphid has been seen in the Redearth88 storyline. She sent out her agent, War Pylol, to kidnap Maddison Atkins, but he was killed trying. OpAphid herself then kidnapped Linc and Rachel. Linc was never seen again, but Rachel was set free sometime later. Even more recently, OpAphid emerged with a vengeance toward her "former associates," going so far as telling the Order that they should've killed her when they had the chance.

Brother has left messages on his YouTube account confirming OpAphid's switch to the Resistance, even saying that they are "married." Tachyon has said that Brother is crazy for working with OpAphid, and obviously doesn't believe she's changed.

Notes

There is the surface message of the written and spoken text, the deeper meanings of the text, the text and audio that takes homework, backwards audio, and hieroglyphs.

OpAphid also uses 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. Usually the only thing after the false ending, is OpAPHID's logo.

OpAphid uses video tags, some strange, that often match Bree's, Daniel's, or Cassie's.


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