My Observations

Frequency

Episode 4

Physical Items

  • Alien Map Pawns
  • Intercepted Note
  • Jeremy's Alien Codex
  • Jeremy's Letter
  • Jordan's Map Pawn
  • Map Detail
  • Pawn Holders
  • Ration Box
  • Report Update
  • Tower Map Pawn

Websites

  • EB Ranger Online

Ranger Code

Movement Strategies

  • Burrower
  • Flyer
  • Jordan
  • Salvador
  • Sentinel

Physical Items

Alien Map Pawns

Observation

These will be used to track positions on the terrain map.

Intercepted Note

Observation #1

This was dropped by Theo and picked up by Jeremy.

Observation #2

The symbols in the octagon shapes represent numbers. Convert the "numbers" in Theo's list on the opposite sides to ascending numbers 1-11.

Observation #3

The numbers in the triangles must equal the sum of all touching octagon numbers.

Observation #4

The numbers must be written in sequence top to bottom ("start at midnight") and working clockwise ("work till the eleventh hour").

Observation #5

The new code is:

  • 21, 24, 25, 30, 26, 18

Observation #6

We must now align this new code with the original one we had Jordan try and find the median (average between each two-digit sum).

  • 21 → 15
  • 24 → 06
  • 25 → 17
  • 30 → 04
  • 26 → 16
  • 18 → 12

Observation #7

Add each group together and divide by two to find the median. This gives us:

  • 18, 15, 21, 17, 21, 15

Observation #8

The word "octagon" precedes the coded message.

Observation #9

Octagons have 8 sides. Shift the letters in the code backward by 8.

Observation #10

Once decoded, the message reads:

  • "between two lone peaks south of a forest"

Observation #11

Using this clue to find Theo's location on the terrain map, we come up with:

  • S-16

Jeremy's Alien Codex

Observation

The symbols Jeremy found carved into things are similar to the ones on Theo's biotech sketch in Episode 3.

Jeremy's Letter

Observation #1

The emergency frequency is 319.315.

Observation #2

This number needs to be shifted by the number of the last sector Jeremy and Jordan were in before getting separated.

  • NACS is located in sector T-2.

Observation #3

Shifting the emergency frequency forward by 2 gives us:

  • 531.537

Jordan's Map Pawn

Observation

This will be used to track Jordan's position on the terrain map.

Map Detail

Observation

This will be used on the terrain map.

Pawn Holders

Observation #1

These are used to hold the map pawns.

Observation #2

You must punch out the small plastic pieces in the inserts in order to fit the pawns in comfortably.

Ration Box

Observation #1

There is a symbol from Theo on the back of the box.

Observation #2

Inside are more pawns and pawn holders for our terrain map.

Report Update

Observation #1

Little Jeremy is writing his own report...

Observation #2

Once decoded, the ranger words are:

  • ALIEN
  • BURROWERS
  • UNDERGROUND
  • TOWER
  • CORRUPTED LAND
  • BURROWER
  • MOVES FORWARD IN STRAIGHT LINES
  • UNDERGROUND
  • TWO SECTORS PER HOUR
  • SEE VERY WELL
  • RIGHT ON TOP OF IT
  • SEE YOU OR SENSE YOU
  • KNOW YOU'RE THERE
  • DRAG IT DOWN UNDERGROUND
  • BURROWS
  • GROUND BECOMES UNSTABLE
  • BURROWER PATH
  • GROUND COLLAPSED
  • INTO THE TUNNEL
  • BURROWER
  • VIBRATION THROUGH MY BODY
  • BURROWER
  • MOVING TOWARD THE TOWER
  • DIGGING THAT TUNNEL
  • NACS
  • BASE
  • LAST FREQUENCY

Tower Map Pawn

Observation

This will be used on the terrain map.

Websites

EB Ranger Online

Observation #1 - Mission 1: FREQ → Frequency: 531.537

To dial in, use the top 3 "arrow" buttons to toggle the numbers to the left of the decimal and the scroll bars at the bottom to toggle the numbers to the right of the decimal.

Observation #2 - Mission 1: COMM → Transmission Received

Jordan reveals that Madeline didn't make it...

Observation #3 - Mission 1: COMM → Transmission Received

They are still trapped in NACS. We need to refer to the blueprint we received in Episode 3 to find a path out for them.

Observation #4 - Mission 1: COMM → Transmission Received

She gives us a callback frequency:

  • 468.992

Observation #5 - Mission 2: FREQ → Frequency: 468.992

We must guide Jordan and Salvador to the exit of NACS using the blueprint we received in Episode 3.

Observation #6 - Mission 2: FREQ → Frequency: 468.992

The correct path is:

  • Keep Going

Observation #7 - Mission 2: FREQ → Frequency: 468.992

They encounter a locked door. 14 is the key code.

Observation #8 - Mission 2: FREQ → Frequency: 468.992

Using the biotech sketch from Episode 3, shift the code forward by 14.

  • 15-06-17-04-16-12 becomes 28-19-30-17-29-25

Observation #9 - Mission 2: FREQ → Frequency: 468.992 - Audio 2C Solution

  • 28
  • 19
  • 30
  • 17
  • 29
  • 25

Observation #10 - Mission 2: FREQ → Frequency: 468.992

This code does not work. We must now use Theo's updated sketch that we received in this episode.

Observation #11 - Mission 2: FREQ → Frequency: 468.992 - Audio 2D Solution

  • 18
  • 15
  • 21
  • 17
  • 21
  • 15

Observation #12 - Mission 2: FREQ → Frequency: 468.992

The correct path is:

  • Hallway
  • Chapel
  • Keep Going
  • C Dorms

Observation #13 - Mission 2: FREQ → Frequency: 468.992

Jordan gives us a new frequency to call:

  • 479.659

Observation #14 - Mission 3: FREQ → Frequency: 479.659

We need to make our way to a safehouse at sector Q-9. Their current camp is at sector U-2.

Observation #15 - Mission 3: FREQ → Frequency: 479.659

Use a large map detail for sectors:

  • S-3
  • S-4
  • T-3
  • T-4
  • S-8
  • S-9
  • T-8
  • T-9

Observation #16 - Mission 3: FREQ → Frequency: 479.659

Use the small map detail for sector:

  • U-3

Observation #17 - Mission 3: FREQ → Frequency: 479.659

OMG, so MANY aliens!!! 😱

  • There is a Sentinel at R-2 heading east.
  • There is a Sentinel at R-9 heading south.
  • There is a Flyer at R-9 heading north.

Observation #18 - Mission 3: GRID

The correct path is:

  • U-2 → V-3 → U-4 → U-5 → U-6 → T-7 → S-7 → R-8 → Q-9

Observation #19 - Mission 3: GRID

Jordan tells us there are currently Burrowers at:

  • T-11 moving west
  • F-15 moving east

Observation #20 - Mission 3: GRID

Once we have discovered Theo's location by deciphering his message on the biotech sketch, we can map our way from the safehouse to his location on the terrain map.

Observation #21 - Mission 3: GRID

The correct path is:

  • Q-9 → P-10 → O-11 → P-12 → Q-13 → R-14 → S-15 → S-16

Observation #22 - Mission 3: FREQ

After discovering that Theo had carved some of the alien symbols into his own skin, she gives us a frequency to call her back:

  • 197.448

Ranger Code

Movement Strategies

Burrower

  • They only move forward in straight lines.
  • They cannot see humans while it is underground.
  • They move two sectors per hour before coming back to the surface. It then freezes in place.
  • They don't see very well, but if you are right on top of it they will see or sense you.

Flyer

  • They only move in straight lines, at the rate of one sector an hour.
  • They can see two sectors in every direction with no blind spots, excluding the cover of forest.
  • They can see a human in the forest if they are directly overhead.

Jordan

  • Jordan is a force to be reckoned with.
  • Nothing holds her back.

Salvador

  • Takes an hour to cross a mountain.
  • Takes two hours to cross a river.
  • He can use forest for cover.

Sentinel

  • Circles the perimeter of a large patch of corrupted land at the rate of one sector an hour.
  • Takes a total of twelve hours to return to its starting point.
  • They have four faces.
  • Now, they can see only one sector ahead, with the exception of diagonals.
  • In a forested area, they are completely blind and cannot see even the sector right next to them.
  • They pay no mind to terrain, meaning they can cross mountains.