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.

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The hidden link can be found here.

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

Nathan says thanks

Lovebug6573 let us know that the VotePetrelli site has been updated.
There is now a message titled "A Heartfelt Thank You!" on the main page:

I would like to take this space to thank everyone who voted for me on election day. To me, your votes are each a clear message that you want something different in Washington, and that's what I promise to deliver. Of course, this mission would not have been possible without everyone who made my campaign a reality - for all your dedication, hard work, and tears, you have my deepest and most sincere thanks.

And regardless of who you voted for, I promise to be everyone's public servant for the next four years as a member of the United States Congress.

There is also a transcript of Nathan's victory speech:

A landslide! That's what they called it! During my campaign I spoke a lot about family. My mother is here tonight, my wife, and the boys. I'm sorry my brother can't be with us. But I know Peter cares about this city more than anyone. Our father always said we had a responsibility to use what God gave us, to help others, to make a real difference in the world. Pop believed in making the hard choices, for the greater good. So do I. Our children deserve that. They deserve a better future. A future where they don't have to face their fears alone, but can look into the darkness, and find hope. I challenge everyone here to inspire by example. To fight the battle, no matter the cost. The world is sick. It's spinning out of control. But with our help... it can heal. With our love, compassion, and strength. So let's put aside our differences, and embrace our common goals. Let's do it for our children. Let's show them all what we're capable of.

VotePetrelli site hacked

Thanks to Slyder and Josh for reporting the changes over at the Vote Petrelli website. Looks like our Wireless friend has been busy.
Slyder also reported that some people have received a recorded phone call from Nathan Petrelli campaigning for votes.
E-mail from Hana:

Took some of your advice and hacked Petrelli's website today to make sure the masses know the truth before they hit the polls. Not sure we can stop the inevitable anymore but I am doing all that I can to help. I'm off on the next mission. A little more about that for those who dig deeper at votepetrelli.com.

Text from Hana:

Election's 2day. Petrelli's asking people 2 visit votepetrelli.com. I'll hav a msg waiting when they arrive - 1 for the casual viewer, 1 4 those who dig deep.

Thanks TheAntiHippie and Slyder for sharing the translation of the binary code at the site:

Linderman found a way around our efforts. I believe he has abducted Micah Sanders. He can talk to machines and could create a landslide for Petrelli. I’m off to meet up with Parkman, Sprague and Bennet. HRG’s message 2 me: must take out the tracking SYSTEMS.

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For anyone who missed what the hack looked like, check it out here:
http://www.votepetrelli.com/images/petrelli.swf

Help Hana spread the word about Petrelli

New text message from Hana (466-22):

"Think we should make sure more people know that Petrelli is Linderman's pawn.? Any ideas how to get out?? Text LISTEN + your ideas back to me."

There is also a new post at Hana's blog to the same effect:

"Looking for ways to get the word out that Petrelli is really a Linderman pawn. Send me a text ( LISTEN + your idea ) to 46622 or e-mail wireless@samantha48616e61.com them to me. I'll be listening. We'll put the best ideas into effect."

mobi.votepetrelli.com

Just in -- a new text message (from 466-22):

Petrelli4Congress: Keep up with Nathan Petrelli's campaign 4 Congress from your mobile device. Visit our WAP site @ mobi.votepetrelli.com.

Looks like we have a new site to keep tabs on.

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An email was also sent (from no-reply@primatechpaper.com) titled "Petrelli4Congress":

Keep up with Nathan Petrelli's campaign for Congress from your mobile device. Visit our WAP site @ mobi.votepetrelli.com

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

From Hana: NYC voting machine test next week

New text message just in:

U r amazing. The codes have been cracked, but that is only the beginning. My website has more instructions. Read them b 4 Monday: www.samantha48616e61.com

New post at Hana's blog (thanks, Rocco!):

On Monday, the City of New York will begin a five-day test on their new computerized voting machines — one borough per day.

At the same time, Linderman's top computer programmers will be conducting a test of their own. They will be testing a program designed to rig the election without alerting the New York Voting Authority.

And that's where you come in. I need everyone here, each day, to reverse the manipulated votes in order to expose the flaws in their system and shut them down.

Tell everyone you know to help. You don't need to be technically gifted. I will open a portal and provide the tools needed to achieve our goals. Anyone can help make a difference for the future, from the very youngest among you to the very oldest.

So sleep well this weekend. Next week is going to be busy.

HG

ETA: E-mail received early this morning , 4/14 (thanks, pepper!):

I never cease to be amazed by the brilliance of everyone who has been helping with our cause. In no time, you cracked the username, password, and IP address for Linderman's voting tests.

But that, I'm afraid, is only the beginning.

Go to my website before Monday for further instructions: www.samantha48616e61.com.

If we are to succeed, we must all pull together.

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.