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Centauri Escape Pod "LIMA" Mystery Cache

Hidden : 3/18/2004
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


Escape Pod “LIMA” is a small glass cylinder measuring about 2” by 5”.  The crew of this space pod has no use for earthly writing instruments so bring your own!

 

Note: Posted Coordinates are obviously only a reference location!

Being a vigilant Geocacher, I noticed a high level of Centauri activity and went to investigate.  Upon arriving, I discovered “Lima” one of the missing Escape Pods from the Mother Ship, Victor.  One of the Mars Probes, #005, was onboard Lima prepared for further exploration of the planet Earth.

The first concern of Lance, the skipper of this Escape Pod, was the status of other members of the crew from the Mother Ship!  Having first hand knowledge of the Escape Pod “November” I arranged for a quick reunion!

It seems that the Pod “Lima” has been banged around while being transported here and there and Lance desires some peaceful recuperation while waiting further orders!  I suggested an area that requires off trail travel though the woods to approach thus preventing accidental discovery!  Lance agreed but also would like all future visitors to be mentally challenged.  He feels our society is not developing mentally; being content to sit in front of our limited communication device and watch other people’s reality rather than experiencing it first hand!

To solve for the coordinates of “Lima”, you will need to determine the 10-digit number associated the West 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 33 Township 26 Range 6.  The left 5 digits of the number will be A and the right 5 digits will be B.  The posted minutes of Latitude are corrected by subtracting (A-31,607)/1000 and the minutes of Longitude are corrected by subtracting (B-65,496)/1000.  Since this mission was executed with some urgency, I am willing to verify coordinates prior to missions!  Those wanting to add “reality” are welcome to attempt night searches!  One final plea, do not disrupt earth’s environment in search of this alien Pod, it is only blanketed with a layer of leaves!

Having safely escorted “Lima” to a safe location, Probe #005 will continue searching for a suitable location to observe while waiting further orders!

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Avffyrl vf ba gur jnl gb YVZN

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)