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DEFUSE PROTOCOL — Field Manual

Classified. For Experts only. Do not show the Defuser. Rules never change; the device does.

The Defuser describes what they see. You look it up here and tell them what to do. Ask for the serial number on the front of the case when a rule mentions it.

1. Wire Cutting

2. Symbol Matching

3. Memory Sequence

4. Morse Code

Alphabet

Frequency Table

WordFrequency

5. Joint Functions

Example roster

CaptainsJoint FunctionsPhases

How to use

  1. Copy the example roster onto scrap paper, leaving Joint Functions and Phases blank.
  2. Have the Defuser read all INTERCEPTED NOTES from the clipboard on the table (every clue is listed).
  3. Assign each captain exactly one joint function and one phase using those notes.
  4. Answer the question shown on the device.

6. Weapons Release

Weapons rack

WeaponDescriptionGuidance

Weapon selection (apply in order)

    Fuze

    Code thumbwheels

    Release checklist

      7. Radio Net & Authentication

      Comms annex (callsign → frequency)

      CallsignNetFreq (MHz)

      Authentication matrix (row = first word, column = second word)

      8. Threat Plot

      SAM coverage (the Defuser cannot see this)

      SAMThreat coverage

      Route rules

        9. Brevity Code

        Table 1 — display word → button position to read

        Display wordRead button position

        Table 2 — word on that button → word to press

        Word you readWord to press