Note: People camped out at the "Autobot Hideout" (at the posted coordinates of this cache) since this cache was first published. They are not there anymore, but sure left a horrible mess (there was no garbage there when the cache was placed).
As you know, the Autobot Transformers are always on the run from the evil Decepticons. They often need to create makeshift forts/camps/shelters in the middle of the forest to evade detection. This series is designed to take you to some of their forgotten 'hideouts'...
An Energon Cube was hidden near one of the main Autobot hideouts, which you must find and sign.
It is located at:
N 45° 15.4(S1 + S2 + S3 - 3)9' W 75° 56.6(S4 + S5 + S6 - 2)8'
[FIELD PUZZLE]
You must navigate to the 6 stages and identify the 'type' of structure the Autobots created. (It is recommended to find each stage in order...)
The values of S1 - S6 (corresponding to Stages 1 to Stages 6) will either be a '1' or a '2'. If the structure at the stage is a makeshift "campsite", then the value is '1'; however if the structure at the stage is an Autobot defense lookout platform, then the value is '2'.
Notes:
- Stage 1 is winter friendly
- There's an unfortunate amount of garbage at Stage 2 (would be a great candidate for a CITO event). I guess the Autobots fled in a hurry as they heard Decepticons closing in on them. This stage 'might' be winter friendly... but not with 3+ feet of snow.
- The structure at Stage 4 and Stage 5 was hit by an Artillery shell by the Decepticon Brawl, but you should still be able to identify the type of structure it 'was'. Stage 4 is not really winter friendly, so you might have to do an educated guess, Stage 5 is winter friendly though.
- After you find Stage 4, head to Reference point R1. Once there you will find a Transformer mobility device which was left there by the Autobots so they know how to find their main hideout (so take the small hidden path to the south-west which leads right to Stage 5 and Stage 6). Stage 6 is completely winter friendly.
- There are more campsites and defense lookout platforms in the forest to the East, however these have since been abandoned by the Autobots due to the forest being haunted. There are rumors of a lost Energone Cube in there, but some claim it can only be found during the night...
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