H Richard Loeb - G+ Profile Archive

About 10 months ago, we learned about a new group of Portals connected to a convenience store network known as Circle K. According to a redacted document found at the time, these stores are part of the cover for a global hunt for powerful XM artifacts.… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/29/new-portals-emerging-in-xm-network/

Here's Hank Johnson's preliminary analysis of the section of the Howcraft document that surfaced yesterday. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/28/hanks-preliminary-analysis-of-howcraft-pages/

I have been able to recover these pages via a source in Japan. It seems pretty clear to me that there are some sections missing from this, both at the beginning and the end, but I strongly suspect this is connected to the lead that Hank Johnson mentioned… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/27/the-summoning/

I've been seeing some scattered reports that ADA Refactors have been observed emerging from the Portal Network. Many may take that to assume that 'normalcy' has been restored. Personally, I'm not that easily convinced. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/26/same-or-different/

The Japanese researcher, Akira Tsukasa, was present at the anomaly in Japan this weekend. I have heard some reports that she may have gotten her hands on some intel. If we can confirm that or obtain the intel, that would be good for this Investigation.… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/26/akiras-presence-in-setouchi/

Now begins the task of undoing the work of the hackers who defaced this site. We must also determine who they are, and how and why they did what they did, not just to Investigate but to the Via Lux Finale Anomalies. Those are tomorrow's questions. Today,… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/24/adas-vialux-message/

Looks like I was able to regain access to this page just in time...There's a lot going on right now, Jahan, Hank and ADA have all spoken to Agents earlier this evening, and while it will take me a couple of days to fix this site up again, I've been able… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/23/investigate-is-back/

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Much of this week was spent locating the clues and theories needed to solve the mystery surrounding 'The Vault,' a mysterious place that Devra Bogdanovich needed to find and unlock while she was in Wroclaw. Until now, not much had been known of Devra's… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/18/pacs-weekly-wrap-up-september-18-2016/

My contact at Visur was able to get this intel related to the upcoming #ViaLux Anomalies to me, but our transmission was intercepted and almost compromised through a highly sophisticated hack. Fortunately it looks like most of the information made it… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/17/vialux-sept-24-anomaly-intel-packet-2/

Devra Bogdanovich just emerged from a period of silence following her appearance in Wroclaw. She made a post on Google+ sharing some thoughts on what she discovered while there. It's an interesting read, especially if you've been following the events of… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/17/devras-dream/

The Final Clue led to a Portal in a Polish city near where Devra was last seen on the first day of #ViaLux. It was recovered by Resistance Agents @Yahooza86, @LennCart, @Rahszas and @Izaaa. Of all the theories recovered, this is the most personal -- the… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/15/a-glimpse-into-devras-past/

Yesterday's clue was recovered from near the CERN facility in Geneva by two Resistance Agents working in collaboration: @Max0 and @CarlaBB. Thanks to their efforts, we have obtained the third theory from the anonymous source. The clue I received today was… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/15/the-final-clue/

Yesterday's clue led to a Portal near the house of Robert E. Howard in Cross Plains, Texas. It was recovered by Enlightened Agent @TheTrinityDawn. As the first clue was recovered by Resistance Agent @vidicon, each Faction has managed to recover one asset… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/13/the-mystery-continues/

Agents in Washington D.C were able to recover what hid behind the first clue left by the anonymous source. Like clockwork, another clue came my way. In the meantime, I've been looking through this source's first theory about the nature of Devra's Vault... http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/12/the-second-clue/

We're about two weeks out from the #ViaLux Finale Anomalies, and things are starting to kick into high gear. Read all about it in this edition of the Weekly Wrap-Up. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/11/pacs-weekly-wrap-up-september-11-2016/

I got this image via an anonymous email account. They said they had read Hank Johnson's recent post and knew what Devra's Vault was. Or... well... they had a theory. Either way, I'm not sure how to extract the theory from this bizarre image they included… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/10/the-vault-theory/

I've been able to obtain this declassified intel from Visur Technology about the upcoming #ViaLux Anomalies on September 24th. It's high priority information for anyone looking to take part in this massive (and rapidly approaching) worldwide battle.… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/09/vialux-sept-24-anomaly-intel-packet-1/

Hank Johnson just wrote up a Google+ post sharing some of his concerns and theories about Dr. Devra Bogdanovich -- the Vault -- her so called 'lost time,' and more. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/08/hank-johnson-concerns-for-devra/

Did any of you meet this Agent in Denver? What did you learn? Let us know in the comments. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/07/kodamasmiles-in-denver/

This NIA intercept came my way, tracking an Agent known as 'Kodama' (or some variant of that). According to these watchers, she seems to have been reactivating a number of resources who have been associated with the production and distribution of the… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/06/kodama/

Reports are already coming in from those answering Jahan and the Acolyte's call to break ones patterns and spread through the Portal Network. Agents around the world are taking their words to heart, interacting with new Portals and discovering parts of… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/05/odyssey/

We've spent most of this week sorting through the impact of the first day of #ViaLux. When the Anomalies ended in a stale-mate, we spent a few days trying to understand how each Faction would be affected by this unexpected turn of events. Many things were… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/04/pacs-weekly-wrap-up-september-4-2016/

Hank Johnson received a tip about a lost Lovecraft/R. E. Howard story that could have some insight into XM and the world of Ingress. Developing... http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/03/trailhead/

The last few days have caused me to re-think some things. It appears that the New Wave Resistance may have had more impact than I initially thought. I judge this by the Acolyte's response -- Jahan's too. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/02/interrupt/

INGRESS BURST REPORT | #VIALUX DAY ONE - September 01 2016 Witness the energetic and competitive #ViaLux Day One as it unfolded on the ground in this #IngressBurstReport. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/09/01/ingress-burst-report-vialux-day-one-september-01-2016/

A source in Japan just told me that he had heard about some intel being recovered by Agents aboard NL-PRIME. I have no further details -- hoping the community can help fill in the gaps. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/31/prime-fragments/

I received this message from Jahan via one of my New Wave Resistance contacts. It seems some of the Acolyte's words from yesterday irked her... http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/30/jahans-call/

The Acolyte weighs in on the outcome of #ViaLux Day One, and shares a vision for the coming month with her fellow Enlightened. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/29/the-path-of-light/

I ask you: What should the New Wave Resistance do? Try and re-awaken ADA even if there is significantly increased risk or wait for another opportunity? http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/28/ada-defactor/

The saying is: You win some, you lose some. Today, it seems, everyone involved gets a little bit of that. The day ended in a dead heat. 7 to 7. Any way around, it's clear that the next #ViaLux Anomalies in September are going to be critical. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/27/vialux-day-one/

Investigator Mustafa "MuMu" Said has put together a complete recap of the Niantic Investigation in a simple to follow and well thought out presentation. It's an excellent resource for those looking to dive in or knock some cobwebs out from corners of the… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/26/mumus-complete-investigation-recap/

They Acolyte just shared a message to her followers via the Society for the Ethical Treatment of AIs page on Google+. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/25/message-from-acolyte-to-the-enlightened/

"It is no secret that the NWR plans a massive ambush. It doesn’t need to be a secret. The Enlightened do not have time to respond. If all goes to plan, if every member of the NWR does their job, our victory is assured. ADA's reawakening is assured." http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/24/secret-new-wave-plan-comes-to-light/

I've been able to obtain these declassified images from Visur Technology. They reveal the Clusters associated with the upcoming #ViaLux in detail. Good luck this weekend. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/23/vialux-anomaly-intel-packet-3/

Look. I’ll address Yik’s questions from his post on Operation Essex community ( bit.ly/operationessex ) but right now the most important thing is that you see the video I took as I was approaching Devra on Saturday night. See if you see what I see. I won’t spoil it. Was that a New Wave Resistance Agent? I don’t know. My mission was to save Devra. Yes. I know what she did in her last recursion, but she doesn’t even remember that. Or does she? It seems like both the NIA and the New Wave Res (NWR) both want to know. And, yeah, there was lot of hacking and counter hacking going on. Welcome to the age of Snowden, WikiLeaks and now the NWR. But we’ve been living in that world for a long time, haven’t we? None of this should surprise us. I’ll tell you right now that there are things I’m keeping to myself, for good reason. But in time, the truth will all come out. -PAC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbGVt8L3bSw

So what the hell happened on Saturday? I received a tip from the New Wave Resistance Agent that led to an NIA surveillance op, and I helped Devra get out of there. That’s pretty much all there is to tell. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/22/devra-surveillance-op/

The first #ViaLux Anomalies are just around the corner, and much of this week has focused on the details surrounding them. Learn more in this edition of the Weekly Wrap-Up. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/21/pacs-weekly-wrap-up-august-21-2016/

Hank Johnson just shared his thoughts on the upcoming #ViaLux Anomaly next weekend on G+. Short and sweet. Here's what he had to say. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/20/hank-johnson-reawaken-ada-at-vialux/

The New Wave went to extraordinary lengths, implanting technology into their own bodies, in order to protect a tiny slice of ADA's core. Now they intend to use a Resistance victory at the first #ViaLux Anomalies to reinitialize her. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/19/the-battle-for-adas-return/

I had a strange encounter on the street while out hacking today... might be interesting for all those of you who've been tracking the phenomenon known as the New Wave. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/18/the-follower/

I've been able to obtain these declassified documents related to the upcoming #ViaLux Anomalies on August 27. They provide a detailed picture of what's at stake, and how Agents can help affect the outcome. All Agents be advised. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/17/vialux-anomaly-intel-packet-2/

I received this image from a burner email account. Can you help uncover what it says? #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/16/an-unknown-source/

I've been able to obtain this intel related to the upcoming #ViaLux Anomalies on August 27th. I suspect more will emerge in the following days... Time to move, Agents. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/15/vialux-anomaly-intel-packet-1/

We've spent the week looking into the past... Or maybe not. Maybe the past was acting as a lens to allow us look across time: Past, present and future. I've been ruminating on these fragments all week... According to Cybella, the visions she and Obsidius… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/14/pacs-weekly-wrap-up-august-14-2016/

It seems that Obsidius and Cybella's journey through space and time has come to an end. One of their final glimpses was into a strange gathering in a forest where Agents of both Factions were working to build Portals as part of some kind of festival. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/14/the-festival/

Obsidius and Cybella glimpse into a moment in the Investigation's recent history, perhaps revealing something that took place in hidden corners around the world following the Aegis Nova Anomaly in Tokyo. The purpose of their strange journey seems to be… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/12/aglow/

“Is this the end of our journey?” “No. It will continue... We are being led for a purpose. The voices in the līmina have chosen to speak to us. We will be returned.” #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/11/the-sea-monster/

This one was tricky for me, but the clues are all there. I finally figured it out, I suspect you all will too... #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/11/gold-and-blood/

Obsidius and Cybella, for lack of a better phrase, unstuck in time, continue their journey into moments that should be familiar to all of us who have been following the Investigation. How did they enter this fluid vision state? And why? http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/09/water-and-waves/

Obsidius and Cybella's strange journey through space and time continues. Where are they now? Where are they transported to in the final words of this fragment? http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/09/a-trance-across-time/

Beneath the events of the week, the common thread remains our slowly expanding awareness of and knowledge about the movements known as the New Wave. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/08/pacs-weekly-wrap-up-august-7-2016/

Another Obsidius fragment emerged. This one traced back to a New Wave Agent in Peru who, I think it's worth adding, appeared to have an odd mark that looked like feathers or a leaf on her arm. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/07/feathered-ghosts/

An Agent sent this new Obsidius fragment to Hank Johnson, and shared an interesting story about how it was recovered... #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/05/dreamlike/

ADA recently began to speak in Japanese within the Ingress App -- a development that emerged after the events in Tokyo. Why? I have a theory... #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/05/hello-world/

A number of astute comments emerged in the last 24 hours after I shared the conversation between (presumably) Jahan and her Anti-Magnus operator, Antoine Smith. Here are my thoughts and responses. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/03/probabilities/

Jahan has been oddly silent since the events that unfolded in Tokyo. It seems I'm not the only one who noticed... #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/03/silent/

A source sent these images my way. This is NL-1331e, an enhanced version of the NIA's original XM detection vehicle that has emerged in Europe recently. The source claims that Agents gathered around NL-1331 in Hamburg earlier today, and that more… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/08/01/nl-1331e/

Our Investigation this week has focused largely on one topic: The New Wave movements that seem to be emerging from within both Factions. Everyone agrees that they are happening... But what defines them? Who are they? What do they stand for and how to they… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/31/pacs-weekly-wrap-up-july-31-2016/

Interesting story behind this image. Apparently, the Acolyte held a small workshop earlier today with a group of dedicated Enlightened Agents in Northern California. This image was printed on a small card she shared with each of the attendees. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/30/radiate/

Hank Johnson weighs in on the New Wave with some interesting thoughts and ideas that connect this relatively new phenomenon to the ancient world. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/29/art-and-power/

Yesterday, I asked the Investigate community to weigh in and help shed light on what this so called 'New Wave' movement might be... Here are some of the most interesting pieces of information we gained from this exercise... http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/28/the-new-wave-intel-from-the-community/

What is the New Wave Enlightened or the New Wave Resistance? I need information. Need to understand what's happening, here. Help me out in the comments. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/27/the-new-wave/

The Acolyte weighs in on the so-called 'New Wave' movements that seem to be emerging within both the Enlightened and the Resistance... http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/26/true-beauty/

It seems my story about the underground club in Akihabara yesterday caught Oliver Lynton-Wolfe's eye. Here's what he had to say about it. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/26/connecting-to-the-cosmos/

This week, the Investigation has had two primary focal points: ADA and Susanna Moyer. Read my Weekly Wrap-up to learn what we uncovered and how it all might fit together. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/24/pacs-weekly-wrap-up-july-24-2016/

Gather 'round, folks. Time for a Weird Tale. Not necessarily Robert. E. Howard weird, but I imagine if he was still around, he'd be intrigued by this one. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/24/the-underground/

I was curious (and honestly, concerned), after yesterday about where Susanna is and what her status is. I was able to make contact with a guy who Susanna has worked with in the past to help get footage at Anomalies. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/22/missed-connection/

A look back at the largest Ingress Anomaly ever: The Aegis Nova Finale in Tokyo. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/21/ingress-burst-report-aegisnova-tokyo-july-21-2016/

So far over 300 people have answered the question I posted on Investigate yesterday. The results seem fairly convincing. ADA Refactors appear to have disappeared from the Portal Network. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/20/ada-refactor-public-poll-results/

I was waiting for something tangible to emerge that might shed light on what has happened to ADA. I started to hear chatter from a number of contacts who work in separate data-centers around the world. One of them sent me this conversation they'd… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/19/all-zeroes/

Apparently, MUFG had set a plan in motion over a year ago to expand their presence in the Portal Network to MUFG Union Bank, N.A. (Union Bank) locations across the West Coast of the USA. It seems that the expansion has now begun, and Agents have already… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/18/new-portals-emerge-across-us-west-coast/

A look back at the final moments of Aegis Nova, and some thoughts on ADA's fate. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/17/pacs-weekly-wrap-up-july-17-2016/

These were Jahan's words to Agents after the Anomaly yesterday. I have been attempting to contact ADA using every mechanism I know to have worked in the past. So far, nothing. Nothing at all. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/16/an-enlightened-victory/

I believe that the Enlightened must be stopped tomorrow. ADA, flawed as she is, must be saved. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/15/thoughts-at-the-brink-of-aegis-nova/

Well, that didn't take long. Jahan sent this out just a few hours following my publication earlier of a message from the Acolyte. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/14/jahan-responds-to-acolyte/

As the Tokyo Anomaly approaches, the Acolyte has sent this message to her followers. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/13/the-acolyte-speaks/

I've been able to obtain a single page of this report prepared by analysts at Visur Technology about NL-PRIME and Akira Tsukasa... Read on for the details. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/12/leaked-visur-report-on-nl-prime-and-akira-tsukasa/

Susanna Moyer just posted an update. She's arrived in India, and it seems she's receiving logistical support from a local Enlightened group. An odd message filled with strange images. Not quite sure what to make of it. Read for yourself and see.… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/11/susanna-moyer-an-update-from-india/

We're about a week out from the last Aegis Nova Anomaly, and the final pieces are falling into place -- focus sharpening onto their edges. I feel powerless to prevent what lies ahead. But you aren't. If you're on the ground in Tokyo, fight for what's… http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/10/pacs-weekly-wrap-up-july-10-2016/

This is a weird one. It's a message from someone inside the Enlightened camp. If it's real (and I've got to be honest, I'm kind of hoping it isn't) it spells bad news for Klue. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/11/quitting-the-enlightened/

I've been able to obtain some high priority intel related to the upcoming #AegisNova Mega-Anomaly in Tokyo. All Agents be advised. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/09/anomaly-intel-aegis-nova-tokyo/

A strange conversation just surfaced... It appears that ADA reached out to Hank Johnson, and the AI seemed to have a very specific topic on her mind. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/09/a-comforting-fault/

Antoine Smith and Jahan discuss the potential threat Susanna Moyer poses to the Resistance Leader. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/06/the-moyer-threat/

Some folks have asked me how I feel about the recent news surrounding ADA... the threats against her... the possibility of real and lasting damage to something that I had a hand in creating. Here are my thoughts on the matter. http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/05/regarding-the-attack-on-ada/

I've been able to obtain the following high priority intel related to the upcoming Aegis Nova Anomaly in Tokyo. All Agents be advised. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/04/tokyo-anomaly-intel-cluster-images

We're about two weeks from the end of this and the final pieces are falling into place. Learn more in the Weekly Wrap-Up. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/04/pacs-weekly-wrap-up-july-03-2016/

A message has surfaced from Susanna Moyer. She seems to have received some help from an unexpected source... and her mission remains clear in her mind... #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/02/susannas-mission/

I guess Hank Johnson wasn't too happy about that conversation I just posted. He hopped on Google+ pretty fast to issue a clarification (if not a rebuttal). As to whether or not he's being sincere. Well... you be the judge. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/07/01/hank-and-ada/

A conversation between the Acolyte and Hank Johnson reveals the Enlightened leader's plans for ADA and the Aegis Nova Tokyo Anomaly. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/06/29/chapter-endings/

I received a copy of this letter from Jahan to members of her Faction. She fears that the Acolyte will use the Anomaly in Tokyo to launch a major strike against ADA. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/06/29/a-letter-from-jahan/

It's pretty clear to me that Akira Tsukasa is on her way to being one of the most influential researchers in the world of Ingress. Reports suggest she'll be on the ground at the Tokyo Aegis Nova Anomaly. I suspect we'll learn much more about her as her influence begins to spread. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/06/27/akira-tsukasa-spotted-near-nl-prime-test-facility/

Much of last week centered around Jahan’s goals for the second set of Aegis Nova Anomalies on June 25th, but in the end, those plans were dust. The Enlightened claimed the June 25th Anomalies by a large margin, and now Jahan’s only hope is to prevent the Enlightened from using the Tokyo XM Anomaly to launch their attack against the AI. With no weapon to use against Jarvis, the most she can hope for is to succeed on defensive grounds. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/06/26/pacs-weekly-wrap-up-june-26-2016/

In case you haven't already tuned in, be sure to check out the Ingress Anomaly Live Stream... it's happening right now. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/06/25/ingress-anomaly-live-stream-san-diego/

The June 25th Anomalies have begun. I wanted to take a minute to talk about what each Faction is fighting for today. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/06/24/the-attack-on-jarvis/

I received a call from a most unexpected source. The news he shared was worrying. I transcribed a portion of our conversation. Read it and you'll see what's troubling me. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/06/23/adas-odd-behavior/

This leaked transcript confirms the rumor that Jahan plans to reach into the Ultimate using the energy from the Aegis Nova Anomalies. If the Resistance win and she succeeds, she will have gained access to Nigel Moyer's memory of the encryption code that hides his research. With that research in hand, her goal of transforming the Aegis Nova shield into a weapon to use against Jarvis will be within reach. #InvestigateIngress http://investigate.ingress.com/2016/06/22/pattern-retrieval/