The Secret of Chimera Labs

A Brief History of Cryptological Systems

Below is a brief description of ten different crytological systems used between 650 B.C.E and the present. This is by no means an exhaustive list, notably absent is the work of Ahmad al-Qalqashandi (1355–1418 C.E.), the work of Charles Babbage (1791-1871 C.E.), the Japanese Uesugi and Angōki B-gata (暗号機B型), or Purple, systems from circa 1500 C.E. and 1937 C.E. respectively, and the work of Navajo code-talkers during World War II. However, the concepts presented here are inclusive of the methods employed by these systems. This text appears in The Secret of Chimera Labs, a point-and-click adventure game from Aircamp Games,
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Game Development: ‘Room’ Structure

The below is a brief explanation of how graphic assets interact with the programming as implemented Mystery on Telescope Hill, Adventure Beyond Time, and The Secret of Chimera Labs. The graphic assets used in this article are from The Secret of Chimera Labs, specifically the ‘Second Floor Cart’ conceptual space; The Secret of Chimera Labs contains approximately 120 such conceptual spaces. The style of game employed in The Secret of Chimera Labs is often described as a ‘Room Escape’; and, indeed, moving through of series of spaces is an object of the gameplay and narrative progression. For this reason the
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3D Model: Mutant Growth Pod

Geometry: Polygonal, Polygons: 844, Vertices: 844, Textures: Yes, Materials: No, Rigged: No, Animated: No, UV Mapped: Yes, Unwrapped UVs: Yes, non-overlapping, 3D model of Mutant Growth. Diffuse, Normal Specular Maps included. UV Unwrapped. characters > mythological > creatures > fantasy and fictional creatures > alien nature > plants Keywords: alien seed pod space spore plant bulb flower egg scifi science fiction growth seeds fruit farm forest tree monster mutant halloween mad

Music: Soul Search

Soul Search – Original Music from The Secret of Chimera Labs. Composed by Scott Sorensen.

3D Model: Clipboard

Geometry: Polygonal Polygons: 614 Vertices: 611 Textures: Yes Materials: No Rigged: No Animated: No UV Mapped: Yes Unwrapped UVs: Yes, overlapping 3D Model of Clipboard. OBJ, FBX and Blend file formats available. Diffuse, Bump, and Specular texture maps available Originally produced for The Secret of Chimera Labs 3d model > office > office supplies > clipboard Keywords: clipboard office accessories support pen paper draw clip board wood salesman notes note book sketchbook write pad supply sports coach game score

DNA as Puzzle Design

The Secret of Chimera Labs features a puzzle about manipulating a strand of Deoxyribonucleic Acid, DNA. The puzzle consists of two redundant mono-alphabetic substation ciphers, a pattern-match, item assembly, and player action. The ciphers are redundant not because they are the same, because only one needs to be utilized in order to solve the puzzle. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that encodes and carries genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses. Hydrogen, Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen and Phosphorus are the elements which are found in DNA. The structure of
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The Horizon Project

“Periodically through the course of history, opportunities to advance human knowledge and capabilites have arisen and thrust themselves before the eyes of our species which but just brief time earlier were entirely unimaginable. The taming of fire, the domestication of plant and animal, the discovery of a helio-centric universe, human flight and robot butlers are no less spectacular than the possibilities which await us now. The question which we are posed: Will human-beings become a multi-dimensional organism? Or, will we waste complacently into oblivion within the confines of the backwater 3.5 dimensional structure we have called home for so very
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T-Shirt: The Secret of Chimera Labs

Official The Secret of Chimera Labs: KORPUS Specification T-Shirt from Aircamp Games ! Show your creative intelligence with KORPUS Specification T-Shirt, official wear from The Secret of Chimera Labs by Aircamp Games. KORPUS project was developed by the famed and elusive scientist, Teresa Von Awesome, at her advanced Nowhereseburg research facility, Chimera Labs. Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem. Available in Black, Navy and White for Women, Men, and Youth. Machine wash cold with like colors, dry low heat.

T-Shirt: The Secret of Chimera Labs

Official The Secret of Chimera Labs: KORPUS Specification T-Shirt from Aircamp Games ! Show your creative intelligence with KORPUS Specification T-Shirt, official wear from The Secret of Chimera Labs by Aircamp Games. KORPUS project was developed by the famed and elusive scientist, Teresa Von Awesome, at her advanced Nowhereseburg research facility, Chimera Labs. Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem. Available in Silver and White for Women, Men, and Youth. Machine wash cold with like colors, dry low heat.

3D Model: Electron Microscope

Geometry: Polygonal Polygons: 2,990 Vertices: 2,894 Textures: Yes Materials: No Rigged: No Animated: No UV Mapped: Yes Unwrapped UVs: Yes, non-overlapping 3D Model of Electron Miscroscope. Originally developed for The Secret of Chimera Labs. 3d model > science > lab equipment > microscope > electron microscope Keywords: microscope electron medical laboratory equipment research lab electronic modern scientist science medicine hospital test doctor lens microbe

3D Model: Aquarium

Geometry: Polygonal Quads/Tris Polygons: 14,992 Vertices: 17,634 Textures: Yes Materials: No Rigged: No Animated: No UV Mapped: Yes Unwrapped UVs: Mixed 3D Model of Aquarium. Originally developed for The Secret of Chimera Labs. 3d model > industrial > agriculture > animal habitat > aquarium Keywords: aquarium tank fish water science reptile laboratory pet animal school experiment plants household nature light fixture interior furniture

3D Model: Bolt Cutters

Geometry: Polygonal Polygons: 634 Vertices: 538 Textures: No Materials: No Rigged: No Animated: No UV Mapped: Yes Unwrapped UVs: No 3D Model of bolt cutters. Originally developed for The Secret of Chimera Labs. 3d model > industrial > tools > cutting tools > bolt cutter Keywords: bolt cutters cutter construction equipment tools tool rust bolts shears police tactical hardware industry lock cropper clipper shear scissor pipe

3D Model: Venus Fly Trap

Geometry: Polygonal Polygons: 3,274 Vertices: 3,253 Textures: Yes Materials: No Rigged: No Animated: No UV Mapped: Yes Unwrapped UVs: Yes, non-overlapping 3D Model of venus flytrap. Originally developed for The Secret of Chimera Labs. 3d model > nature > plants > carnivorous plant Keywords: venus flytrap fly trap play bug eat carnivorous meat leaf petal flower insect little shop tree eating soil potted pot vase garden greenhouse

3D Model: Helping Hands

Geometry: Polygonal Quads/Tris Polygons: 5,406 Vertices: 5,185 Textures: Yes Materials: No Rigged: Yes Animated: No UV Mapped: Yes Unwrapped UVs: Yes, non-overlapping 3D Model of Helping Hands magnifying glass and clamps. Originally developed for The Secret of Chimera Labs. 3d model > office > office supplies > magnifying glass Keywords: helping magnifying glass hands third second hand animated rigged professional realistic metal gator clip miniatures magnifier furnishings equipment

3D Model: Filing Cabinet

Geometry: Polygonal Polygons: 668 Vertices: 689 Textures: No Materials: No Rigged: No Animated: No UV Mapped: Yes Unwrapped UVs: No 3D Model of filing cabinet. Originally developed for The Secret of Chimera Labs. 3d model > office > office storage > filing cabinet Keywords: office filing folder business drawers interior work furniture school home metal storage long set file paper cabinet supply

3D Model: Folding Table

Geometry: Polygonal Polygons: 2,372 Vertices: 2,362 Textures: Yes Materials: No Rigged: No Animated: No UV Mapped: Yes Unwrapped UVs: Yes, overlapping 3D Model of Folding Table. Originally developed for The Secret of Chimera Labs. 3d model > office > office supplies > Table Keywords: center folding table house school furniture living lounge portable storage party room recreation plastic classic interior office work desk

3D Model: Chalkboard

Geometry: Polygonal Polygons: 874 Vertices: 848 Textures: Yes Materials: No Rigged: No Animated: No UV Mapped: Yes Unwrapped UVs: Yes, non-overlapping 3D Model of Chalkboard. Originally developed for The Secret of Chimera Labs. 3d model > office > office supplies > chalkboard Keywords: chalkboard blackboard chalk teacher classroom teaching old class school desk board office supply college wood frame academic stand interior green

3D Model: Salad Tongs

Geometry: Polygonal Polygons: 708 Vertices: 696 Textures: No Materials: No Rigged: No Animated: No UV Mapped: Yes Unwrapped UVs: No 3D Model of office desk. Originally developed for The Secret of Chimera Labs. 3d model > interior design > housewares > kitchenware > cooking utensil > tongs Keywords: Steel Tongs kitchen cookware utensils meal prop kitchenware grilling baking tool cooking bake bakery grill spatula bbq barbecue barbeque

3D Model: Office Desk

Geometry: Polygonal Polygons: 1,314 Vertices: 1,372 Textures: Yes Materials: No Rigged: No Animated: No UV Mapped: Yes Unwrapped UVs: Yes, non-overlapping 3D Model of office desk. Originally developed for The Secret of Chimera Labs. 3d model > furnishings > desk > workstation Keywords: desk office vintage retro metal steel furniture table old drawer executive study writing teacher school work classic generic cabinet modern desktop

3D Model: Meteorite

Geometry: Polygonal Polygons: 466 Vertices: 462 Textures: Yes Materials: No Rigged: No Animated: No UV Mapped: Yes Unwrapped UVs: Yes, non-overlapping 3D object model of Asteroid / Meteorite. Originally developed for The Secret of Chimera Labs. Originally developed for the Secret of Chimera Labs 3d model > science > astronomy > asteroid Keywords: asteroid meteorite space sci-fi scifi science astronaut moon meteor NASA impact crater planet terrain crator mars star lunar satellite surface comet

3D Model: Drain

GGeometry: Polygonal Polygons: 2,836 Vertices: 2,948 Textures: Yes Materials: No Rigged: No Animated: No UV Mapped: Yes Unwrapped UVs: Yes, non-overlapping 3D object model of drain. Based off drain photographed in Osaka Japan. Originally developed for the Secret of Chimera Labs 3d model > architecture > urban design > street elements > steel grate Keywords: Sewer Grate drain lid hole top cover street old dirty ground road floor urban steel realistic drainage garbage gutter alley water city iron

3D Model: Mini Fridge

Geometry: Polygonal Quads/Tris Polygons: 1,033 Vertices: 971 Textures: No Materials: No Rigged: No Animated: No UV Mapped: Yes Unwrapped UVs: Yes, non-overlapping 3D object model of mini fridge. Originally developed for the Secret of Chimera Labs 3d model > interior design > appliance > household appliance > kitchen appliance > refrigerator > minifridge Keywords: refrigerator fridge MiniFridge mini cooler IceBox Ice Box kitchen Freezer small Tray Rack cold food storage appliance appliances cooking furniture dri

3D Model: Mechanical Claw

Geometry: Polygonal Quads/Tris Polygons: 1,105 Vertices: 1,040 Textures: No Materials: No Rigged: No Animated: No UV Mapped: Yes Unwrapped UVs: No 3D model of mechanical robot arm grabber or toy. Originally developed for the Secret of Chimera Labs 3d model > toys and games > toys Keywords: robot arm claw mechanical toy machine grabber robotic equipment child grasp hand plastic reach cyborg young game doll play mecha thing hook handle kid

3D Model: Ship or Lab Door

Geometry: Polygonal Polygons: 8,342 Vertices: 8,412 Textures: No Materials: No Rigged: No Animated: No UV Mapped: Yes Unwrapped UVs: Yes, non-overlapping Ship, navel or scifi, laboratory door 3D object model. Originally developed for Adventure Beyond Time. 3d model > architecture > building components > door > metal door Keywords: door portal ship boat space lab laboratory old scifi science fiction vessel frame submarine spaceship naval fleet shipping navy marine sea ocean bolt