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🚨 OPERATION — Sequence 97 🚨

Mission: Decode the obfuscated source to identify the NullVector Syndicate's password and deduce the secret password to disable the wipeout drone Sequence 97.

Task requirements

  1. Decode the provided obfuscated starter file into valid Kotlin so it compiles and runs.

  2. Identify the scoring rule inside the code and find a password that makes the program output the two success lines:

    password accepted, system integrity verified
bomb defused; the quick brown fox jumps over lazy guard dog

  3. Run the decoded program (Kotlin Playground or locally), capture a screenshot showing the code and the console output with the successful defused message.

  4. Prepare a short password_working.txt explaining the process (and all guesses successful and unsuccessful) to find the password.

Submission (files to submit)

  • decoded_source.kt — your readable, compilable Kotlin source.
  • syndicate-starter.kt — the original obfuscated starter file (unchanged).
  • playground_screenshot.png — screenshot showing code and console output.
  • cipher.txt — character mapping for each emoji to the corrusponding letter of the alphabet.
  • password_working.txt — brief explanation (1–3 short paragraphs) of how you found the password.
  • successful-password.txt — your final password
  • Optional bonus: bonus_passwords.txt — list up to 7 alternative passwords that also work.

Name your submission folder: SchoolName_TaskForce_1.zip.

Brief hint

  • Only letters matter — every non-letter character is placed as it is in the syndicate-starter.kt Kotlin file.
  • Try to look at common structures, boilerplates, or terms used in code (also Kotlin) maybe they can help you crack the code

Resources

Bonus (+2 points)

Provide bonus_passwords.txt with up to 7 different passwords that also pass the check. One-line explanation per password is enough.

Good luck, Operative — the NullVector Syndicate won’t wait. 🛡️