Forbidden Zone Geocaches

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		FBZ Missions

	· Stone of the Lost Valley · The Bunkers · Mission Gorge · Rock River Burial Mound · Supernatural Supernova · Little Green Men · The Forbidden Zone · The Monkey's Triangle · Warlock Mine

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		Silverback Cipher

	Silverback hunters should be familiar with the “pigpen” or masonic cipher, which is a simple substitution cipher exchanging letters for symbols based on a grid. This cipher can be used to decrypt directions and secret codewords at FBZ geocaches!

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		External Links

	· 1: The CIA Vault · 2: The FBI Vault · 3: Project Blue Book · 4: Aliens the Truth



	Forbidden Zone Geocaches OPERATION SILVERBACK is a geocaching series created by the Simian Guerrilla Task Force (SGTF) consisting of seven (7) Top Secret Geocaches (TSGs) hidden in and around San Diego in Southern California. It draws inspiration from Project A.P.E., the geocaching promotion introduced by 20th Century Fox prior to their release of the "blockbuster" Planet of the Apes remake in 2001, The X-Files and other science fiction classics. Authentic Planet of the Apes Memorabilia (POTAM) has been stashed at some FBZs and has also been sent on Special Reconnaissance (SR) missions to various current and former Project A.P.E. cache locations around the globe. Some FBZs also include printed images of prized Project A.P.E. geocoins which can be discovered and logged via their corresponding tracking numbers. GC members who enter the TNs will add instances of the ape face icon to their online profiles! *Activity Details:* FBZ top secret briefing document (.pdf) placed in Project A.P.E. Mission 9 Tunnel of Light cache container on 13 July 09 at 13:29:34. Operation Silverback is the code name for SGTF's self-assigned Intelligence Support Activity (ISA). We purport a link between extraterrestrials and primates and strongly adhere to the notion that aliens are planning to unleash an imminent attack against mankind using an Alternative Primate Evolution (A.P.E.).* We believe our role is to collect "intelligence" related to our assumption and present documentation to its effect. In our TSGs we provide "top secret" reports and relevant evidence to prove our hypothesis. In addition to these materials, a codeword is hidden at each FBZ that can be deciphered using the Silverback Cipher and entered here on the codeword panel to reveal coordinates to the final FBZ mission, a remote TOP SECRET Forbidden Zone where the "truth shall be revealed!" Operatives must gather and enter all six (6) mission codewords before they will be able to view the final mission coordinates. Optionally, operatives are welcome to create an account on this Web site to display their progress as they visit TSGs and successfully enter corresponding Operation Silverback codewords. Points and a special command ranking are assigned to operatives' profiles for correct submissions and other relevant operation engagements. Keep in mind that codewords can be gathered in any order so you DO NOT need to visit FBZs sequentially!

Operation Silverback: FBZ A.P.E. 56

Operation Silverback

Report submitted by: General trekkerdmc

Having just joined in earnest the Missions I wanted to post something about this particular one at this particular time because of interesting conditions. We headed up here not even thinking about the recent weather and we were greeted with lots and lots of snow! This made traffic a slight headache while heading up the hill, but in the end it only probably cost us a little over 10 minutes. To be clear, the road was not affected and was clear and mostly dry. Then we got to thinking about where the cache was and wondering if we were going to have to be in 'recovery' mode! lol. It was a combination of slushy and crunchy on the way up the trail Had to pay attention to nearby trees that were sloughing snow off the branches as well. We paid attention to the WP's and even with the snow cover we were able to discern where to go and then tiptoe or more accurately bulldog our way over and in to GZ. We were greeted with a spectacular view and the cache! We didn't have to do any shoveling (thank you) :) and all was well with the cache. Just had to not be distracted by the view. Great stuff. All being said, I don't know how much more snow is coming, just be aware if you head up the mountain at this time to be prepared. Cheers

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Operation Silverback: FBZ A.P.E. 53: Mission Gorge

Operation Silverback

Report submitted by: Green Beret mike2find

The mission was accepted by myself and mpark65. We took off and made our way to complete the mission. Being the first mission, we hoped that others would be as easy. But in hindsight, we were wrong.

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	Simian Guerrilla Task Force SGTF operates in support of the Intelligence Support Activity or ISA (“The Activity”) known under the code name Operation Silverback. Those who claim knowledge say SGTF’s primary objective is to conduct top secret operations in tribute to the spirit of geocaching as introduced in Project A.P.E. It is believed that the SGTF's primary Area of Responsibility (AOR) is to operate as a forward scouting and surveillance team conducting Special Reconnaissance (SR) in relation to materials acquisition including the search and recovery of Planet of the Apes Memorabilia (POTAM) for emplacement in top secret geocaches (TSGs) named Forbidden Zones (FBZs). Profile Information: Country: United States of America Military Branch: Special Mission Units (SMUs) Type: Special Operation Force (SOF) Part Of: United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Motto: SANCTUS TELUM OF PACIS ("Holy Weapon of Peace") Nickname: Monkey Ballz Engagement: Operation Silverback* Contact: sgtf@geocaches.org


	*Disclaimer: Stories here and at FBZ caches are a combination of historical conjecture, anecdote and pure fiction. Any similarity to any event, group, or person living or dead is merely coincidental. Additionally, SGTF has utilized a variety of signs/stickers as props in the FBZ geocaching series. Labels or warnings (e.g. biohazard, radioactive, etc.) which are fictitious will display some form of the SGTF/Silverback moniker; all other warning signage encountered during this or any other FBZ adventure should be respected and observed as posted. Page Gen: 0.019 Seconds				SILVERBACK Prize Rings Those who create an account on fbz.geocaches.org and enter mission codewords and POTAM tracking bug numbers receive points towards an Operative ranking. Operatives who achieve the rank of General (700 points) are eligible to receive an official silver Operation Silverback GC.com trackable ring from Oakcoins. Gold rings are available for those who reach the rank of Green Beret (or higher).