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Episode 13: The Thunderclap

October 2006 - Present

The new Council Leader censors all communication between Perplex City and Earth - but that doesn't stop 'Combed Thunderclap' updating their Library of Babel website with clues as to the Cube's location. At length, an intrepid Cube Hunter puts the clues together and digs up the long-lost treasure - and the story behind the theft is revealed.

Three Years

19 Feb 07

Kurt's magnum opus, a 4,000-word blog post covering: how he was persuaded to 'save' the Cube; what happened on The Night; an encounter with Caine; doctoring the puzzle cards; getting friends killed; and whether it was all worth it.

Iona Interviews... Violet Kiteway

19 Feb 07

In the third and final installment of the Violet interviews, Vi faces some tough questions - from the Cube Hunters on Earth.

And in case you were wondering... no, you'll never see her naked.

Academy Plans to Bring Receda Cube Home

19 Feb 07

Sente is to open a small temporary portal between Earth and Perplex City, to take the Cube back to its rightful home.

Pair to Receive Award for Foiling Third Power

19 Feb 07

Violet and Kurt are granted the prestigious 'Silver Solve' for their work on saving the Cube. That's all right then.

Reversioned

13 Feb 07

Violet struggles to cope with her identity crisis. After three years of lying - of having a public face and a rather pained, private one - she can finally relax and be herself. Whoever that is.

Violet Kiteway: "I Was Wrong"

13 Feb 07

In Part II of her interview, Violet tries to explain what happened on the night she took the Cube, how Kurt was involved, and why the two of them planned to use the puzzle cards as a way of getting the Cube back safely.

She also admits to having made some serious and fatal errors of judgement. No kidding.

The Sum of Good Intentions

9 Feb 07

Kurt goes retrospective, looking back over the past couple of years and realising what's changed. His friends, himself, even the city. But they will all carry on, absorbing the changes, because that is what civilisations do.

Violet Kiteway: "I Stole the Cube"

9 Feb 07

In a Sentinel exclusive, Violet finally reveals that it was she who stole the Cube. With a little help from Kurt. It all started with a poker game at the Five of Cups, when the landlord (Bernardo Holyoke) mistook her for another member of the crew hired to steal the Cube for the Third Power.

This is just part one of a three-part interview. More will be revealed...

Council Speaks on Cube, Third Power

9 Feb 07

The Council delivers a report on the Third Power ('soundly dismantled'), Helena Frye ('immense contributions') and Violet & Kurt ('took the Cube'). Looks like our blogging friends are going to be cleared of any charges, though.

Receda Cube Found on Earth

8 Feb 07

GOT IT! Intrepid amateur archeologist Andy Darley (aka 'Astro Random') comes over all Indiana Jones and finds the long-lost Cube. Perplex City is overjoyed and Mind Candy is delighted, while Darley keeps his cool and offers some sage advice: "Take more care of it next time."

Cahill Confesses, Sente Sprung

5 Feb 07

Ryan Cahill puts Sente in the clear by taking full responsibility for his own drug use in the PCAG. He also promises to help police in tracing his dealer.

The Cost

1 Feb 07

Kurt summarises the raid on Ascendancy Point. Six dead. Caine pummeled. Helena Frye shot. Scarlett alive. Third Power defeated?

Over

1 Feb 07

An epic entry from Violet - in length as well as importance. Not only does she recount 'Operation Bayonet', but she also reveals how she discovered that Caine killed Anna. Turns out that 'Faberling' is not only the name of Caine's new single - it was also Anna's very secret pet name for her husband Fleming. Either Caine and Anna were having an affair, or she told him the name as a final clue to the others, pointing the finger just before she died.

Violet has been going out with a liar and a killer for a year. She's trying to deal with it.

CRT Scribe Arrested

31 Jan 07

A short but powerful story from The Sentinel: Caine has been arrested for Anna's murder!

Hello?

31 Jan 07

A dazed, drugged and damaged Scarlett recounts her ordeal at the hands of the Third Power. With badly hurt fingers, she's forced to leave the message using dictation.

Operation Bayonet report

31 Jan 07

Helena Frye's case notes on the whole raid on Ascendancy Point, from planning through to completion (and getting herself shot).

The deepest blues are black

31 Jan 07

Caine gives his account of 'Operation Bayonet' - sounds like he was unusually heroic. Not only did he take on two guards in a fight he'd never win (to create a distraction), but he also killed a man who was torturing Scarlett in the Third Power lair.

At least, that's his version...

All in

30 Jan 07

A last-minute message from Kurt - they're about to start Operation Bayonet.

Rolling the Hard Six

29 Jan 07

After a huge amount of preparation, one of Helena's agents gets caught by security guards while trying to plant sensors in Ascendancy Point. It looks like the Third Power are none the wiser, but it does mean that the team is forced to try Plan B. Which means Kurt.

He strongly advises any Cube Hunters to read up on the plan for tomorrow night's assault by checking out the full police briefing.

Times like these

29 Jan 07

Itching for company and the chance to be of help, Caine decides that hanging around outside Violet and Scarlett's homes might be the answer. That or beer.

Joya Announces New Album in Spring

29 Jan 07

Pop star Joya finishes work on her new album, despite having a small child in tow. What a trooper.

1111

26 Jan 07

Kurt starts pill-popping in the hothouse that is the police nerve centre. Violet is permitted to join the rescue attempt. And the Cube Hunters come through with the answer to the triangulation data: the Third Power's signals are coming from the 110th floor of Ascendancy Point.

Prepare for the assault: Tuesday Jan 30th, 7pm GMT.

Sugar spun sister

26 Jan 07

Caine wanders the streets in search of the girls. He has nobody to share his Sentinel-related joy with, poor love.

Inside out

26 Jan 07

Violet manages to persuade Helena that the police need her 'Third Power expertise'. She's in the police HQ now, and her key access is severely limited. They're nearly ready to go.

Struggle

25 Jan 07

Kurt manages to isolate the Third Power's radio messages. Now he just needs some Earth-based help to triangulate the signal.

Peripatetic

25 Jan 07

A restless Violet tries to make herself useful. She's desperate to get in on the rescue attempt, but how can she convince Helena to take her along to Ascendancy Point?

Fistfight in Crowd Ends Ooze Performance

25 Jan 07

Rawk! The Ooze make the papers when their over-crowded gig descends into a brawl. Was it due to their soaring popularity? Or was it just a bit chilly outside? Either way, it's all good publicity...

I want to break free

24 Jan 07

Caine, over-worked and burning the candle at both ends, is starting to worry about Scarlett too. His laid-back veneer is beginning to crack... but at least the gig went well.

Fear and Loathing in Perplex City

23 Jan 07

Violet is feeling powerless as the rescue operation for Scarlett (orchestrated by Helena Frye and Kurt) grinds into gear. And she's feeling scared about how things might turn out.

The Tallest Tower

23 Jan 07

Result! The clever Cube Hunters work out where the Third Power's signals have been coming from - and it's something of a surprise. Kurt and Helena plan to narrow down the target area while her team works out how best to assault the location and rescue Scarlett. The assault is planned for Tuesday Jan 30th.

Academy Students Wage Epic Annual Snowball Battle

23 Jan 07

A slow news day at The Sentinel... The Annual Academy Snowball fight is won by the Languages department. Sente's absence is briefly noted.

Relay Race

22 Jan 07

Helena agrees to help, and fills Kurt in on what she knows about the Third Power's communications. It centres around a defunct network called Relaynet, which is laid alongside the city's underground rail lines. Kurt is sure the Cube Hunters on Earth can help to track down where the Third Power's messages are being sent from. Helena offers him (and us) access to her case notes.

A Break

20 Jan 07

Kurt calls Helena Frye and asks for help in saving Scarlett. Helena is a little sceptical about the whole Earth-object-in-Sente's-house story, but she agrees to look into it. She even offers Kurt a job.

Hearing is believing

19 Jan 07

In her third post of the day, Violet shares this message from Scarlett - and, reassuring as it should be, it unnerves her. Something's wrong. Someone's taken Scarlett.

Need to know

19 Jan 07

After leaving messages on Scarlett's key, Violet snaps. She's going to get Kurt to put a trace on her.

No need to panic

19 Jan 07

Scarlett doesn't check in with Violet as she'd promised, so big sis has something of a fit in the library. Caine tries to calm her down.

Making the Call

19 Jan 07

Violet calls back, and plays Kurt a message left by Scarlett. Violet, for one, doesn't buy it. Kurt is suspicious too and suggests enlisting Helena Frye's help in tracking Scarlett down. He's back in the game.

Taken

19 Jan 07

The all-new slacker Kurt is disturbed by another call from Violet. Scarlett has vanished. And the Third Power have been sending messages about a 'genuine, non-repro Earth artefact' and securing a 'package'. Could this all be related?

Something happens

19 Jan 07

Scarlett is going to use her Sentinel contacts to find out who might have turned over her house. Lunch with Iona Rodie is arranged for today.

Fire coming out of the monkey's head

19 Jan 07

More hassle for weary Caine. This time, Scarlett has gone off adventuring and he's getting the flak for letting her go.

In other news, The Ooze are gearing up for an important gig.

Saddle Up

18 Jan 07

Vi is furious that somebody has turned over her dad's (and therefore her old) home. Fortunately, Scarlett was safely out of the way at Caine's place. It's all another annoying distraction from the important business of looking for the Cube.

Do Not Disturb

18 Jan 07

Kurt reveals a penchant for Natalie Portman and is utterly useless in helping Violet deal with the Milamont Parade break-in.

Academy Security 'Sievelike,' Says Expert

18 Jan 07

Locus Technology's Gregory Dempsey condemns the Academy's security policies. Seems fair enough, especially since Sente's own residence was broken into last night.

Gone

18 Jan 07

The sight of her violated home awakens Scarlett's inner fury. From broken girl to determined fighter in one easy step. And Violet has an idea for what Scarlett can do about it.

Freak scene

18 Jan 07

Caine struggles to hold things down at the CRT while those around him (Violet and Scarlett) flip out over the break-in at their parental home.

Unbearable Urges

17 Jan 07

Tired after last night's yelling, Vi decides to have a quiet night in.

When everything's right...

17 Jan 07

Kurt reports on the Academy Ball - he did go after all - and tries to work out how he ended up in Drowsington wearing a novelty hat.

Novocaine for the soul

16 Jan 07

Caine drags everyone along to the Ball - only for them to witness Sente's arrest. Kurt goes on a bender, Violet screams at the police, and Caine takes Scarlett back home and looks after her... and has a romantic near-miss.

Cursed

16 Jan 07

Violet despairs at the uselessness of the men in her life. Her father gets arrested, Caine is absent, Kurt is drunk and even Scarlett's not answering her key. She vents her fury on the police.

Kiteway Arrested at PCAG Victor's Ball

16 Jan 07

Sente suffers some serious public embarrassment as the police haul him away for helping Ryan Cahill cheat in a PCAG tournament. Violet is furious, Scarlett is guilt-ridden - but is Sente guilty?

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