Graphic Novel #78: Bounty Hunter

Linda Tavara embarks on the search for the people in her notebook.

Before tracking down Linderman, Linda Tavara worked for a private investigator, helping locate people that no one else can find. But her good work didn't go unnoticed. See how she obtained her notebook and the contents within it.

[PDF version] - [Interactive (Flash) version]

The hidden link can be found here.

Can't remember where we saw Linda before? See Graphic Novel #73: War Buddies - Part 7, Coming Home.

New text & email points to "On the Lam" novel

A text message arrived this evening, pointing to today's graphic novel about Brian:

Linderman s old tech guy is out of hiding. See what he s been up to here: http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/novels/index.shtml?novel=77

A new email, with the subject "Brian's out of hiding", also points to the comic:

Brian has been under the radar for quite a while. Check out why here:
http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/novels/index.shtml?novel=77

His blog has been updated for the first time in almost a year. It looks like Brian's now on a search for the people that wronged him, and looking to get his revenge. Look for the easter egg in the comic for a link to his webpage.

Brianundaunted's new blog post: "Greetings"

If you've read this morning's new graphic novel, you'll know that Brian is back on the scene in the 360/Evolutions world. (Again, if you would like to refresh your memory about Brian, click here for what we found on him earlier.) The comic also referred to one of his old online haunts, his IMEEM page. When today's comic was posted, there was nothing new at any of his pages, but now there is a new blog post with today's date, titled "Greetings," under his blog "Revelation":

I know it's been a while, but I have my reasons. Linderman, my old employer, is dead. At least he better be, or else I’m not going to be coming out of hiding anytime soon. It’s time for me to start asking questions: who ruined my life, and why? It’s time for me to get even. I’m not all convinced that Linderman is out of the picture. Maybe someone is following in his footsteps and still wants me caput. Either way, I’m out to get who wronged me and I believe it was Hana Gitelman. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Leads? Info?

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ETA: Thanks to wgsxfrank for reporting that another new blog post has been added, titled "Update," under his blog "Revelation":

Thanks for your help so far. It got me digging.

I think there's a leak in The Company that may have gotten a hold of Hana's contacts and already started communication.

I need your help in finding his/her identity. Searching through some files, I’ve learned that the profile is made up of 8 letters/characters.

Perhaps it has something to do with the clues sent out last week.

Graphic Novel #77: On the Lam

Hiding in plain sight, Brian decides to get busy.

After the voting machines ting machines were hacked, Linderman's former software engineer, Brian, went into hiding for fear of Linderman's wrath. He decided to hide out in the open and work at a long forgotten hotel... until hearing the news of Linderman's death and the demolition of the Corinthian hotel.

[PDF version] - [Interactive (Flash) version]

The hidden link can be found here.

(Forget who Brian is? Click here for what we found on him earlier.)

Graphic Novel #73: War Buddies - Part 7, Coming Home

Reach back in time as Linderman returns home from the war.

After returning from Vietnam, Linderman travels the country doing odd jobs and searching for a place to call home. When Linderman meets Linda Tavara, he remembers what it feels like to fall in love after years of being away at war. Linderman's fear of entrusting others is realized when he finds out that Linda has been waiting for him

[PDF version] - [Interactive (Flash) version]

The hidden link can be found here.

Looking for the previous installments of the "War Buddies" graphic novels? It has been a while since the first six parts of this story, so if you need a refresher:
- Part One
- Part Two
- Part Three
- Part Four
- Part Five
- Part Six

Hana's concern about the Shanti virus

Thank you, madammina, for reporting Hana's new blog post

The Shanti virus is capable of more harm than I ever imagined. Maybe that’s why The Company has been keeping it quiet for so long. Linderman’s files are loaded with secrets. Hopefully, with Drucker’s help, more will continue to surface.

HG

Richard Drucker's profile in the Assignment Tracker

First of all, excellent work done by all of you on last night's clue! Thank you to all that contributed.

Here is what the login info (Username: Linderman, Password: RDghlla RDghxiia) got us:

Check out the new Assignment Tracker page at Primatech Paper, for Group A1. To refresh your memory, the older Assignment Tracker page that we found in January was for Group C3.

Our login info can get us into Richard Drucker's profile, A1012.

Case File A1012 : Richard Drucker

Richard's ability seems to be identical to Hana's - "Can intercept, generate, and interpret electronic, digital, and radio transmissions."
His location is listed as the Kingdom of Bhutan, which is the area that was circled on the map that we found last week.
Under "Personal History," all we are given is a note that says "Refer to Archives"

In his "Psychological Profile" it mentions that he has a "Zen-like disposition" and is "non-violent", yet it also points out that he has the "potential to inflict serious cataclysmic damages" harbors an "extreme hatred for founding members of The Company." His high level of intelligence is also noted.

The "Directive": "If found, continue to survey. Photographic evidence of his existence is invaluable. Last direct contact made: 1977."

There is no photo, nor any medical info noted. There is only one photo under "Surveillance" (see our copy), which is interrupted by a note from Hana.

Under "Research Documents", there is a file labeled "Expense Report" (see our copy).

[Edited to correct password.]

Hana: Feasting at Linderman's Table

Fresh updates from Hana (Thank you to Ashley and Mike, for sending these along!):

- New text message:

Change is tough 4 us all. But like any good species, we adapt.
Starting to feast on Linderman s leftovers, ur welcome 2 the table.

- New post at Hana's blog:

Still haven't figured out what or who is making the disturbance in my world but I'm sure it's Company related. So far it's benign, an ally perhaps? We need another insider in case Bennet doesn't want to be found.

- New email from Hana (wireless@samantha48616e61.com) titled "Ch-ch-ch-changes" (who knew she's a Bowie fan?):

Our world is constantly shifting, like sand beneath our feet. But this can be a good thing. We must not fear, but adapt and evolve. Opportunity lies where we often least expect it. I'm making some changes to the Corinthian Hotel, come check it out at
www.corinthianlasvegas.com

- New chat between Micah and Hana at the gaming page of the Corinthian Casino. Entering the gaming area now redirects to "Chat 2" found at: http://www.corinthianlasvegas.com/gaming/gaming_chat2.shtml Last week's chat may be found at http://www.corinthianlasvegas.com/gaming/gaming_chat1.shtml

Updates at Corinthian and Primatech sites, phone line

Both the Corinthian Casino and Primatech Paper websites have been updated to reflect the consequences of events that took place during the end of Season One.

The Corinthian Casino site now features this notice:

"The workers and staff of the Corinthian Hotel are deeply saddened by the loss of our founder, Mr. Daniel Linderman. The historic hotel, located on the famed Las Vegas strip, is now closed and set for destruction later this year."

Currently you can still play the games and get into the archives.

The Primatech Paper site has a new link called "Information Concerning Noah Bennet", which contains the following message:

"We regret to inform that Noah Bennet is no longer an employee of Primatech Paper. All clients of Mr. Bennet will be contacted by a new Primatech Paper headquarters agent soon so that we may continue serving you with the same dedication and attention to detail provided by Mr. Bennet during his many years of service. As a valued customer, we look forward to a new beginning. Thank you for your cooperation and continued patronage."

His login at the secret area (the "Assignment Tracker") of the site no longer allows access.

The Primatech phone line remains the same, with the message that Bennet's extension (42307#) is no longer active (this change happened a few months ago).

The mobile sites appear to remain unchanged so far.

Thanks to Madammina for sending her update.

5 new paintings @ Linderman's archive

Check out the 5 new images at Linderman's Archive, contributing to a total of 33 currently in the archive.
The password is still Vietnam. (Remember, it is case-sensitive.)

1. 
   Title: "Flying Man"
   Artist: Isaac Mendez
   Medium: oil on canvas
   Direct link to image:here


2. 
   Title: "Man Vs. Beast"
   Artist: Isaac Mendez
   Medium: oil on canvas
   Direct link to image:here


3. 
   Title: "Homecoming"
   Artist: Isaac Mendez
   Medium: oil on canvas
   Direct link to image:here


4. 
   Title: "Niki"
   Artist: Isaac Mendez
   Medium: oil on canvas
   Direct link to image:here


5. 
   Title: "Jessica"
   Artist: Isaac Mendez
   Medium: oil on canvas
   Direct link to image:here

VotePetrelli.com

Just in -- a new text from Hana:

Check out more re: the guy Linderman wants 2 put in office so bad: votepetrelli.com

Looks like we have a new site to investigate...

ETA: The site is already updating. The "Downloads" section changed over to "Shop". Instead of the pdf files that were available, there is merchandise that is really for sale. It hooks into www.nbcuniversalstore.com

Hiro's "Final Message"? Plus, new paintings @ Linderman's archive.

New post at Hiro's blog, titled Final Message with Captain's Log: Stardate 27288.0:

A mask bound by fortune on death row.

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Also, go check out Linderman's Archive.
The password is still Vietnam. (Remember, it is case-sensitive.)
There are 5 new images, contributing to a total of 28 currently in the archive. This new set is titled "Inevitable" Parts 1 - 5:

1. 
   Title: "Inevitable Part 1"
   Artist: Isaac Mendez
   Medium: oil on canvas
   Direct link to image:here


2. 
   Title: "Inevitable Part 2"
   Artist: Isaac Mendez
   Medium: oil on canvas
   Direct link to image:here


3. 
   Title: "Inevitable Part 3"
   Artist: Isaac Mendez
   Medium: oil on canvas
   Direct link to image:here


4. 
   Title: "Inevitable Part 4"
   Artist: Isaac Mendez
   Medium: oil on canvas
   Direct link to image:here


5. 
   Title: "Inevitable Part 5"
   Artist: Isaac Mendez
   Medium: oil on canvas
   Direct link to image:here

A thank-you from Hana... and trouble for Brian

New post up at Hana's blog this morning:

WATCH FIRST

I told you Brian wouldn't be able to fix his security leaks over the weekend. By working together, we have prevailed.

It looks like Brian's going to have to be the bearer of bad news, and Linderman is a man who has been known to kill a messenger or two.

WATCH VIDEO CONFERENCE - SEE WHO WE’RE UP AGAINST

HG

ETA: See comments for transcript.

Day 5 - NYC voting test (final day)

This morning's text from Hana:

Welcome to the final day. Brian and Kelly are really sweating now. Go 2 my blog for the last voting test. Let's put the nail on this thing. samantha48616e61.com

New post in Hana's blog:

WATCH FIRST

For the past four days, you've helped put a stop to Linderman's plan to rig the New York Congressional election. But we can't rest on our laurels.

We need a big push today. Tell as many people as you can to help clean the false votes.

It's going to be fun to watch them squirm.

WATCH VIDEO CONFERENCE - SEE WHO WE’RE UP AGAINST

OPEN VOTING PORTAL

HG

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ETA: End of the day (and week) blog post from Hana:

WATCH FIRST

We did it!

The logic bomb is toast. I don't envy Brian right now, but then again, you reap what you sow.

He's not a very good liar and Linderman is a smart man. I doubt that he bought what Brian tried to feed him. I wouldn't.

I also wouldn't worry too much about the weekend. There's no way Brian is going to get this fixed by Monday. Rest well and be satisfied at a job well done.

Thank you all. I'll be in touch soon.

WATCH VIDEO CONFERENCE - SEE WHO WE’RE UP AGAINST

HG

(that last one is the Linderman video)

Day 4 - NYC voting test

This morning's text from Hana:

I knew I'd find a way. The portal is open again and today's voting test is about to begin. Get to my site and log in. Tell everyone! www.samantha48616e61.com

New post in Hana's blog:

WATCH FIRST

Thanks for bearing with me yesterday. I've managed to defeat Brian's new security provisions. Make sure to watch the video below. I think we're sending them into a real tailspin.

Spread the word to your friends and family and get cleaning. There's only today and tomorrow left to stop Linderman from fixing this election.

WATCH VIDEO CONFERENCE - SEE WHO WE’RE UP AGAINST

OPEN VOTING PORTAL

HG

(see transcript in comments)

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End of the day post at Hana's blog:

WATCH FIRST

I can see the finish line. One more day to go. These people are on the run now -- watch the videos.

But we need a final push tomorrow to completely destroy their logic bomb once and for all.

Spread the word. I'll talk to you soon.

WATCH VIDEO CONFERENCE - SEE WHO WE’RE UP AGAINST

HG

Day 3 - NYC voting test

New post in Hana's blog:

WATCH FIRST

PLEASE READ!! You may have trouble opening the portal today. Brian has added several new layers of security. I'm working on a way through them all.

If you can't get in, refresh this page and try again.

But whatever you do... keep trying! We can't let them get away with this.

WATCH VIDEO CONFERENCE - SEE WHO WE’RE UP AGAINST

OPEN VOTING PORTAL

HG

Looks like we can still get into the portal, but today our work doesn't seem to be accomplishing anything. Candidate02 is still way in the lead.

Video transcripts, thanks again to Nimelennar @ 9thWonders:

Video 7
Hana: You might have trouble logging in today; Brian's adding extra security. Keep trying, though. I'm working on it at my end and I'll keep you posted.

Video 8

Kelly: Good, you're here.

Brian: When did you get in?

Kelly: I've been here for hours. Couldn't sleep. Something was bothering me. So, if our hacker didn't get in illegally, then she managed to get a password into the system. I checked. Someone got in using Linderman's information.

Brian: That can't happen.

Kelly: Well, it did. [Pause... Brian looks like he's had a revelation]
Brian?

Brian: We can't change that password. Linderman would start asking too many questions.

Kelly: But he needs to know if somebody's tampering with the program.

Brian: You get Walter on the conference line. Start the tests. I'm gonna cypher back through the security filters.

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ETA: New post in Hana's blog:

WATCH FIRST

I'm still working on stripping back the new security. I think I've found a solution.

By tomorrow morning, you should be able to open the portal as before -- spread the word to whoever will listen.

WATCH VIDEO CONFERENCE - SEE WHO WE’RE UP AGAINST

HG

(transcripts in comments)

Day 2 - NYC voting test; Novel #29

Rise and shine! A morning text from Hana:

2nd day of NY's voting test has begun. The portal is open & I have videos that u should c. Join together to fix today's corrupted votes @ samantha48616e61.com

New post at Hana's blog:

WATCH FIRST

Welcome to day two.

You all did a tremendous job yesterday, and we're off to a great start.

I've already pulled this morning's video conference stream and opened the portal. Kelly and Brian think they have us beat, but they're going to be in for a surprise today, aren't they?

Right now, you have everything you need to start cleaning today's votes, so I won't keep you.

But come back later. There should be additional videos at the end of today's test.

HG

WATCH VIDEO CONFERENCE - SEE WHO WE’RE UP AGAINST

OPEN VOTING PORTAL

Video transcripts, thanks again to Nimelennar @ 9thWonders:

Video 4
Hana: Looks like we're the cause of a sleepless night for our friends at Linderman's voting company. Don't worry about the new encryption. I got it.

Video 5
Brian: We've been through this a hundred times. No one got inside.

Kelly: I still think someone could have done it invisibly.

Brian: Kelly, that is not possible, okay? I've been throught the audit logs, and there was no attempted acccess.

Kelly: Maybe it's for the best.

Brian: We're just following orders, Kelly.

Kelly: But as long as the test results coming out are accurate, no one will know that the bomb didn't work.

Brian: Yeah, except Linderman... I'll get our friend Walter on the line.
[Walter appears]
Walter: Did you sleep in your clothes? You look terrible!

Brian: Oh. Um. We decided to stay up to write another level of encryption.

Walter: Is there something wrong?

Brian: No, um.. It's just Kelly was just worried about a single line of code, and... everything was fine with it, but I rewrote a new line to get her off my back.

Walter: It's always better to err on the side of caution.

Brian: I couldn't agree with you more. You are right. So, Walter, um... Why don't you go ahead and throw your votes in, and we'll get back to you this afternoon.

Walter: All right. We'll see you later.

Brian: Bye.

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The new graphic novel is also up -- War Buddies Part 6: Call to Arms
Check it out! Can you find your screenname in there?That pic certainly goes very well with our theme here. Maybe it's new banner time...

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ETA: New post at Hana's blog:

You're all doing an amazing job.

Tell all your friends to join the cause when the third day of voting tests begins tomorrow morning.

WATCH VIDEO CONFERENCE - SEE WHO WE’RE UP AGAINST

HG

(transcript in comments)

Day One of Linderman's five-day voting test

New text from Hana (thanks to whomever added this in the comments):

The portal is open. I need you all to come to my page right now to help thwart Linderman's plan. Spread the word: www.samantha48616e61.com

New post at Hana's blog:

WATCH FIRST

If Linderman wants to rig an election to put Nathan Petrelli in office, it can’t be a good thing.

We need to stop them together.

With your help, I've opened a portal into Linderman's five-day voting test. Today is day one.

I need your assistance cleaning out the rigged votes in order to thwart Linderman's "logic bomb" - a program coded to put Petrelli in office without the New York Voting Authority becoming aware of it and without the people of New York having their true votes matter.

Click the link below to open the portal. You will have 60 seconds to clean as many corrupted votes as you can before the portal closes. Any longer, and they’ll detect us.

Target and click all votes labeled "Candidate02" in order to wipe them from Linderman’s system.

I've also managed to tap into their videoconference line. Check back throughout the day. I'll be posting anything I think you need to see and will send you an e-mail or text message when I’ve got breaking news on our progress.

Thanks for you help.
HG

WATCH VIDEOCONFERENCE - SEE WHO WE’RE UP AGAINST

OPEN VOTING PORTAL

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Here is the transcript of the videos, thanks to Nimelennar @ 9thWonders:

Video 1
Hana: I need you all doing this together. If we can fix all the votes corrupted by Linderman's logic bomb, we can ensure a fair election. Make sure to follow the directions on my webpage.

Video 2
[Brian appears]
Brian: I started the conference. I need you on the line. [Kelly appears]

Kelly: I'm on, Brian. [Kelly fidgets]

Brian: You're making me nervous, Kelly.

Kelly: There's something about the security provisions that's bothering me. If someone gets in, they can see what we-

Brian: The code is perfect. I know. I wrote it myself. It's what's Linderman pays me to do. Nobody can get through. Just get the Voting Authority watchdog on the line, okay? I'm sure he's waiting. [Walter appears]

Brian: Good morning, Walter. I'm here with Kelly Shoemaker. She's here to pretty much make sure that your computers are talking nicely to ours. So we're ready here on our end; whenever you are, we can start with today's test.

Walter: Good by me. Inputting now. [Walter types]

Kelly: Everything looks good. We'll see you this afternoon to make sure all the test results going out are the same coming in.

Click on the third link, marked "OPEN VOTING PORTAL". If you see a blank desktop, try right-clicking, and selecting "play." Hana's instructions tell us to click on as many instances of "Candidate02" as possible. How many can you get?

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ETA: New text from Hana (thanks, Noble!) -

I've posted new videos. Looks like Linderman's people are scrambling. Watch them here: www.samantha48616e61.com

The new blog post:

You've all been incredible today. We've really thrown Brian and Kelly into a tailspin. Make sure to look at the new videos I posted and to come back tomorrow at 9am for day two of the voting tests.

HG

WATCH VIDEO CONFERENCE - SEE WHO WE’RE UP AGAINST

Reading into the Lonestar Files, meeting Brian

Well, we have found and entered our three codes over at Hana's blog (please see the previous posts for details), but we have also gathered a lot of other info along the way.
This post is a collection of that info, questions about it, and a place to discuss some possible theories.

The Lonestar Files
From the Lonestar files (SEA:V5J1K2/P/L) that Hana smuggled from the Pentagon, we have these images (our copies, the official links may be found in the original post):

• folder.jpg
  - A view of the collection of files
  - The original looked like the one pictured in our post, with visible hands and a darker image


• folder_photo1.jpg
  - Page 1 of a message dated 28 March 1969, RE: SACSA Mission 0211 "Lone Star", Evaluation Report
  - Decribes the "Battle Au Co"


• folder_photo2.jpg
  - Looks like a topographic map, with "CBU target areas" marked on it.
  - The label says "LAC - KING DRAGON AU CO" "CBU TARGET AREAS" "MACV-SOG - IAW AFR 207-8"


• folder_photo3.jpg
  - The translated part (thank you to whomever posted this, the commenter was anon) says "This letter is only used to communicate news about family. When you fill up all the empty spaces, erase all the phrases that you don't use. Do not write outside of the straight line.
  ATTENTION: Any letters that do not pertain to family news will not be delivered."
  - The English says, "Congratulations on your marriage to Au Co you are the provincial King dragon. Cheers, Laredo, San Antonio, Amarillo, and Austin - your lone star cowboys."
  - This image was altered, the original image (thanks to Hero from Got-Heroes) said, "Hello Dad, your son advises you to bet on Lone Star to win over Au Co in the 11th. Congratulations on your marriage. Cheers, Kinh Hung"

All other "official" info we have been given about the connection to Vietnam has been through the "War Buddies" series in the graphic novels.

brianundaunted
Yesterday Hana gave us the info to find brianundaunted, "Linderman's top engineer and the brains behind the new voting system" who had "turned and hidden the log-in information on the web."
Here are the pages the we found about him:

• His imeem page
  - He refers to the Internet as "another layer of reality for humans" which he calls "the 'hyper-real', where there's a whole new set of rules."
  - 10 posts, 8 blogs, categorized as Pursuit of Happiness (7) and Revelation (1) that go back to March
  - He refers to his "fuzzy little employer" as a "meatbag" who "badly needs a 'hyper-reality' check" and whom he wants to suffer
  - He refers to the codes as "Christmas gifts" that he is giving to his readers


• His YouTube page
  - His profile helps you find the Flickr page, there's not much else
  - He links to clips from "The Office" and "30 Rock"


• His Flickr page
  - He has 5 photos: 4 childhood pics (posted 4/10) and 1 of his sailboat (posted 4/11)

**Also: I have posted some good theories and links, submitted by you, in the comments here. Check them out, add more, discuss!
(edited to add an additional image)

Here it is: The new post at Hana's blog!

Our source was correct, the update is at Hana's blog. The new post:

Pay close attention. This is important. It may be the most important thing we ever do.

The Petrelli election is being rigged. Linderman owns the company that designed the new voting system purchased by the New York State Voting Authority. Linderman's top software engineers have created a "logic bomb" to tamper with the results, but I think one of them may have turned and hidden the log-in information on the web.

I was able to link to the backend of the voting system's remote interface. Below are the locks. We need to find the keys. But this is beyond hacking into a firewall - the codes are buried deep.

I'm investigating further and will be in touch tomorrow with information that should help us get inside and put a stop to Linderman's plans.

HG

There are three text boxes below this text, each requiring a code to be submitted.

ETA: There was also an e-mail from Hana, received last night, titled "Call to Arms", which said

The time to act is now. There is not a moment to lose. If you’re on our side,
go to http://www.samantha48616e61.com. I have all the information there.

Be strong, be diligent, and be prepared for anything.