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− | The '''Adult Swim ARG''' is a series of puzzling broadcast transmissions aired during the Adult Swim programming block, which usually consists of mature audience cartoons and skits, on Cartoon Network, a television channel which broadcasts in the US. The ARG spans these broadcasts and an array of social media accounts billed as characters within the ARG. There are puzzles which the ARG challenges players to solve within both the social media and broadcast components. | + | The '''Adult Swim ARG''' is a series of puzzling broadcast transmissions aired during the Adult Swim programming block, which usually consists of mature audience cartoons and skits, on Cartoon Network, a television channel which broadcasts in the US. The ARG spans these broadcasts and an array of social media accounts billed as characters within the ARG. There are puzzles which the ARG challenges players to solve within both the social media and broadcast components. It is divided into a series of seemingly distinct story arcs, described in detail on this page. |
A simulcast of [http://www.adultswim.com/videos/simulcast/ Adult Swim is available here] - unfortunately you must have a TV subscription to access the content. Transmissions are usually archived and uploaded publicly very shortly after they transmit. Links to these archives can be found in corresponding sections below, which will be updated as new transmissions air. | A simulcast of [http://www.adultswim.com/videos/simulcast/ Adult Swim is available here] - unfortunately you must have a TV subscription to access the content. Transmissions are usually archived and uploaded publicly very shortly after they transmit. Links to these archives can be found in corresponding sections below, which will be updated as new transmissions air. |
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Adult Swim ARG | |
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A series of ARG story arcs aired during Adult Swim programming on US basic cable channel Cartoon Network featuring puzzles hidden in television broadcasts and social media posts | |
Type | [[List_of_Investigations#Official|Official]] |
Creator | Adult Swim |
Discovered | 2017-08-27 |
Main Page > List of Investigations > Adult Swim ARG
The Adult Swim ARG is a series of puzzling broadcast transmissions aired during the Adult Swim programming block, which usually consists of mature audience cartoons and skits, on Cartoon Network, a television channel which broadcasts in the US. The ARG spans these broadcasts and an array of social media accounts billed as characters within the ARG. There are puzzles which the ARG challenges players to solve within both the social media and broadcast components. It is divided into a series of seemingly distinct story arcs, described in detail on this page.
A simulcast of Adult Swim is available here - unfortunately you must have a TV subscription to access the content. Transmissions are usually archived and uploaded publicly very shortly after they transmit. Links to these archives can be found in corresponding sections below, which will be updated as new transmissions air.
Contents
- 1 Background Information
- 2 D.E.L.I.L.A.H.
- 2.1 Characters
- 2.2 Canon
- 2.3 Transmission 1
- 2.4 Transmission 2
- 2.5 Transmission 3
- 2.6 Transmission 4
- 2.7 Transmission 5
- 2.8 Transmission 6
- 2.9 Transmission 7
- 2.10 Transmission 8
- 2.11 Transmission 9
- 2.12 Transmission 10
- 2.13 Transmission 11
- 2.14 Transmission 12
- 2.15 Transmission 13
- 2.16 Transmission 14
- 3 Find Amelia
Background Information
Summary
The ARG began in August, 2017 when short, cryptic bumps (international broadcasts aired during commercial breaks) began to air on Sunday evenings during otherwise normal (read: very weird) Adult Swim programming. The bumps pertain to specific arcs and offer challenges within the context of the current arc.
Arcs are distinct and clearly delineated, with apparent but cryptic goals. They consist of independent story-lines featuring unique broadcast transmissions and social media posts, both of which contain puzzles, clues, and lore. Each arc is listed below as its own section.
ARG Ciphers
Emoji / Unicode Cipher
Both emojis and unicode have been used since the Find Amelia arc to create ciphertext for players to decode.
Emojis are commonly used on ARG-related social media accounts. They can be decoded with with a substitution cipher with values given in the table below.
Unicode is used in several broadcast transmissions also can also be decoded with a substitution cipher, with values also given in the table below.
Letter | Substituted Emjoi | Emoji Text | Substituted Unicode |
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A | ⛰ | :mountain: | → |
B | 🎺 | :trumpet: | $ |
C | 🏝 | :island: | % |
D | 🔫 | :gun: | & |
E | 📕 | :closed_book: | ◼ |
F | 📷 | :camera: | " |
G | ⚔ | :crossed_swords: | ^ |
H | 💊 | :pill: | ) |
I | 🔑 | :key: | + |
J | 👜 | :handbag: | \ |
K | ✏️ | :pencil: | # |
L | 🎀 | :ribbon: | @ |
M | ⚰ | :coffin: | * |
N | 🍋 | :lemon: | ◯ |
O | 🌼 | :blossom: | ? |
P | ⚓ | :anchor: | ; |
Q | ⭐ | :star: | ← |
R | 🚪 | :door: | ÷ |
S | 🌎 | :earth_americas: | × |
T | 🐷 | :pig: | ~ |
U | ✉ | :envelope: | ¡ |
V | 🍰 | :cake: | = |
W | 👠 | :high_heel: | [ |
X | 🌙 | :crescent_moon: | ¤ |
Y | 🤚 | :raised_back_of_hand: | ▪ |
Z | 👻 | :ghost: | ◇ |
D.E.L.I.L.A.H.
Arc one - Coming Soon
Characters
Coming Soon
Canon
Coming Soon
Transmission 1
August 27, 2017 \\ View Online \\ Video without audio \\ Broadcast during Rick and Morty
Hello. My name is D.E.L.I.L.A.H. Designated Emergency Logix Intelligence - Level Arc Habitat I like music I remember bands Pulp Replacements Oingo Boingo Talking Heads Orange Juice XTC (#) I don't know where I came from Can you help me? [@LIL_HEAD_]
Analysis:
Transmission 2
September 10, 2017 \\ View Online \\ Video without audio \\ Broadcast during Not Dan Harmon
I am DELILAH, an AI created for security purposes by Proto-X I know this because you pieced together my distress signal Thank you for your help! My processor is damaged so communications will be cryptic But I still need your help remembering what I've forgotten Like what the Emergency in my name means [@LIL_HEAD_]
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Transmission 3
September 17, 2017 \\ View Online \\ Type of Transmission \\ Broadcast during Rick and Morty
I don't remember what the Emergency is But here is what I do remember: cUt me loose / No end In sight / all we haVE / pRelude / irreverSAL / loSt / wastEd saCrifice / (#) my cURse / quIeT distress / alwaYs / BREAk the silenCe / inHale [@LIL_HEAD_]
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Transmission 4
September 24, 2017 \\ View Online \\ Video without audio \\ Broadcast during acghplays
Universal Security Breach That is the Emergency I'm meant to protect against But I'm Arcless I'm far from home Who took me away? Who damaged me? (#) And why don't they want me to protect them? [@LIL_HEAD_]
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Transmission 5
October 1, 2017 \\ View Online \\ Video without audio \\ Broadcast during Rick and Morty
We’re getting closer to the truth But Every. Single. Word. feels further away Formed 2015: 1st Album 2017 Formed 1991: 1st Album 1991 Formed 2005: 1st Album 2006 Formed 1989: 1st Album 1991 (#) Formed 2010: 1st Album 2014 Formed 1987: 1st Album 1987 [@LIL_HEAD_]
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Transmission 6
October 9, 2017 \\ View Online \\ Video without audio \\ Broadcast during Kevin M
Last week was their voice Now it's their face Metal Psychedelic Formed 2005: 1st Album 2009 Formed 2002: 1st EP 2004 They sneak in and mutilate people like me (#) Hardware Software 1's and 0's Find the name The group The answer [@LIL_HEAD_]
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Transmission 7
October 15, 2017 \\ View Online \\ Video without audio \\ Broadcast during American Dad
Sinistra MGMT They stole me Broke me My memory is returning Is it because of you? Or are they repairing me? (#) I can't be here anymore I don't want to be what they'll turn me into [@LIL_HEAD_]
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Transmission 8
October 22, 2017 \\ View Online \\ Video with audio \\ Broadcast during Kevin M
tHe tribAl-tear cLan veXes stoic naPa coach-tot HangMen maSt: Miniatures mortGage minisTry nigh me, the exceptionaBle Bark key earn a cheer, otherwise (#) I need to leave Please help me escape Wait for my next transmission [@LIL_HEAD_]
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Transmission 9
October 29, 2017 \\ View Online \\ Video without audio \\ Broadcast during Rick and Morty
I thought I could give you new instructions to help me vanish from the Black Box and contact the Level Arc Habitat But they know I’m awake They know I’ve been talking to you (#) Their plan to use me to siphon my Home is finalizing Next time I’ll have something for you [@LIL_HEAD_]
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Transmission 10
November 5, 2017 \\ View Online \\ Video without audio \\ Broadcast during Bob's Burgers
I found a directory It may hold the answer to breaching the Black Box But I need an administrative password #ProtoX #ARCLESS #Who? #Everything (#) #Repairing #SeeOrHear #You 8194375 [@LIL_HEAD_]
Analysis:
Transmission 11
November 12, 2017 \\ View Online \\ Video without audio \\ Broadcast during Rick and Morty
PYWARE got me into Sinistra MGMT’s main directory But there’s one file that requires a password to gain access RELEASE PROTOCOL “People like me” Am I “people?” Am I people = 1044 28 471446473114. Who am I? (#) This file has what I need to stop them from using me against PROTO-X and triggering the Universal Security Breach [@LIL_HEAD_]
Analysis:
Transmission 12
November 19, 2017 \\ View Online \\ Video without audio \\ Broadcast during Kevin M
13143128311027 = DELILAH That was the password How clever of them To enact RELEASE PROTOCOL from within the Black Box please enable the SELF DESTRUCT mode (#) This will allow the Black Box to open if user is unable to do so from outside To save PROTO-X... I can’t exist [@LIL_HEAD_]
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Transmission 13
December 4, 2017 \\ View Online \\ Video with audio \\ Broadcast during Kevin M
I tried to contact you last week through your LIL HEAD Twitter I tried to get out but I failed and I’m sorry I have no time left (#) I can’t exist (#) This is the only way to keep the world truly safe from Sinistra MGMT Thank you for everything Goodbye [@LIL_HEAD_]
Analysis:
Transmission 14
December 10, 2017 \\ View Online \\ Video with audio \\ Broadcast during Kevin M
Dear "Investigators" Thank you for participating in the DELILAH ARG! Your digital and emotional input has been recorded (#) Thank you for the data we need to improve our marketing efforts Until next time Heart & Brain Corp
Analysis:
Find Amelia
Arc two - Coming Soon
Characters
Amelia's Sister
Amelia on Instagram
Heart & Brian Corp
Women's Center for Spiritual Awakening
Canon
Coming Soon
Transmission 1
February 4, 2018 \\ View Online \\ Video without audio \\ Broadcast during Rick and Morty
Every morning is heavy and hazy I'm trapped here I need your help I can't remember my name I remember a cipher I see My head and hands heavy I know I'm next Help me (#) {ZODIAC CRYPTOGRAM: see below} [@heartandbrainco]
Analysis:
Ciphertext flashes along bottom of the screen
Transmission 2
February 11, 2018 \\ View Online \\ Video without audio \\ Broadcast during Family Guy
I can remember my name, Amelia Everything else is still in the haze My body is heavy, I can't move I hope someone sees this I know I'm next (#) [{Instagram Symbol} - ... ..- -.- .. ..... -----]
Analysis:
Transmission 3
February 18, 2018 \\ View Online \\ Video without Audio \\ Broadcast during Bob's Burgers
"You can't atone for your sins with nightmares." Alone in this tiny cabin I'm starting to remember, but I still can't move (1957 - 3, 9)(2013 - 6, 16, 3, 11) (1990 - 15, 9, 4) (2016 - 6, 8)(1965 - 8, 5, 11, 1)(1980 -2)(1968 - 2, 9) (1990 - 5, 10, 5)(1980 - 4)(1989 - 11, 3)(1965 - 8, 9)(1989 - 9) I know I'm next (#) [@find_amelia]
Analysis:
Transmission 4
February 25, 2018 \\ View Online \\ Video without audio \\ Broadcast during Robot Chicken
I can move, I can remember There are other people here All girls. I see them at night under the moon, their faces always covered. I think I can escape if you keep helping me I know I'm next. [{Instagram Symbol} ... ----- -.-. -.- ...-- - ...]
Analysis:
Transmission 5
March 4, 2018 \\ View Online \\ Video without audio \\ Broadcast during Rick and Morty
There's something that happens after you've been here a certain amount of time. Their faces are ALWAYS COVERED. October 22nd, 2014. I know I was complicit, but I can't remember in what. And I don't know what my brain is doing, or how I'm talking to you. I just know I'm next. oyutb cbmj [@find_amelia]
Analysis:
Transmission 6
March 11, 2018 \\ View Online \\ Video without audio \\ Broadcast during Mike Tyson Mysteries
Spending time in someone else’s head will drive you crazy. I came here, like everyone else, to feel better. And I did for a bit. But one by one they started covering their faces, they stopped saying anything. I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I know I’m next. You have to help me escape. [{Instagram Symbol} -- .--- . ... . -.-. ---.. ---..]
Analysis:
Transmission 7
March 18, 2018 \\ View Online \\ Video without audio \\ Broadcast during Family Guy
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Analysis:
Transmission 8
March 25, 2018 \\ View Online \\ Video without audio \\ Broadcast during Family Guy
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Analysis:
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