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Book 1

Book 01 – Monday: The Cave of Thieves
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Incidents (7)

  1. Before Breakfast: Wrestle-Scallywag and Devil-Cat attack i_b01_01
  2. Vegetables: Devil-Cat attempts to steal Carrot 27b i_b01_02
  3. Wobble Ball: Devil-Cat steals the Stotinki Trophy i_b01_03
  4. Math: Dash uses drone to find Devil-Cat's trail to the cave i_b01_04
  5. Science: Wrestle-Scallywag attack at the cave; Egyptian Blue stolen i_b01_05
  6. English: Investigation in the cave reveals Remington-Hobbes's plan i_b01_06
  7. Paper Airplanes: Trap for Remington-Hobbes at the vegetable garden i_b01_07

First appearances (57)

Facts (164)

Section c00 (11)

Dash Candoo Dash Candoo's full name is Dash Candoo.

Full Name: Dash Candoo b01:c00:p004
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Dash Candoo Dash Candoo is 11 years old.

Age: 11 years old b01:c00:p004
f_b01_002 character_fact

Dash Candoo Dash Candoo's favorite meal is breakfast.

Favorite Meal: Breakfast b01:c00:p004
f_b01_003 character_fact

Dash Candoo Dash Candoo's favorite drink is Wombat Juice.

Favorite Drink: Wombat Juice b01:c00:p004
f_b01_004 character_fact

Dash Candoo Dash Candoo's weapon of choice is the stink-ball.

Weapon of choice: Stink-ball b01:c00:p004
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Dash Candoo Dash Candoo's vehicle of choice is the hole-digger.

Vehicle of choice: Hole-digger b01:c00:p004
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Dash Candoo Dash Candoo's favorite class is Paper Airplanes.

Favorite Class: Paper Airplanes b01:c00:p004
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Dash Candoo Dash Candoo's favorite teacher is Mr. Hogsbottom.

Favorite Teacher: Mr. Hogsbottom b01:c00:p004
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Dash Candoo Dash Candoo's favorite sport is Wobble-ball.

Favorite Sport: Wobble-ball b01:c00:p004
f_b01_009 character_fact

Dash Candoo Dash Candoo's NATO Code Name is Delta Alpha Sierra Hotel.

NATO Code Name: Delta Alpha Sierra Hotel b01:c00:p004
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Dash Candoo Dash Candoo's Morse Code Name is -../.-/ ... /....

Morse Code Name: -../.-/ ... /.... b01:c00:p004
f_b01_011 character_fact
Chapter 1 (c01) (4)

KB-15 A red flashing KB-15 means DANGER IS VERY CLOSE.

a red flashing KB-15 means DANGER IS VERY CLOSE!! b01:c01:p011
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Wrestle-Scallywags Wrestle-Scallywags are the most agile scallywags around.

Wrestle-Scallywags! The most agile scallywags around. b01:c01:p013
f_b01_021 character_fact

Wrestle-Scallywags Wrestle-Scallywags master over 27,004 different moves each.

Wrestle-Scallywags master over 27,004 different moves each. b01:c01:p024 b01:c99:p206
f_b01_022 numeric_fact

Dash Candoo Dash has had over 345 encounters with Wrestle-Scallywags.

I have had over 345 encounters with Wrestle-Scallywags b01:c01:p023
f_b01_156 numeric_fact
Chapter 2 (c02) (1)

Mrs. Hogmanny-Hog-Mahomm Mrs. Hogmanny-Hog-Mahomm teaches students how to grow vegetables and how to speak the main vegetable languages.

She teaches us: [1] How to grow vegetables, and [2] How to speak the main vegetable languages. b01:c02:p042
f_b01_052 character_fact
Chapter 3 (c03) (14)

Mr. Grodzinsky Mr. Grodzinsky has been the World Wobble Ball Champion for the last three years.

He has been the WORLD Wobble Ball CHAMPION for the last three years so he is really famous. b01:c03:p062
f_b01_124 character_fact

Mr. Grodzinsky It is rumored that Mr. Grodzinsky is totally bald but wears a wig, and has a tattoo of a dancing aardvark on top of his head.

It is rumored that he is totally bald but wears a wig, and has a tattoo of a dancing aardvark right on the top of his head. b01:c03:p063
f_b01_125 character_fact

Mr. Grodzinsky Mr. Grodzinsky polishes the Remington-Hobbes Trophy cabinet at least twice a day.

Mr. Grodzinsky polishes the cabinet at least twice a day. b01:c03:p065
f_b01_126 character_fact

Remington-Hobbes Trophy The Remington-Hobbes Trophy is made of solid gold.

It's made of solid gold! b01:c03:p064
f_b01_127 object_fact

Remington-Hobbes Trophy The Remington-Hobbes Trophy lives in its own special, highly secure, bulletproof cabinet in the gym, attached to the floor on a dynamite-proof concrete plinth.

It lives in its own special, highly secure, bulletproof cabinet in the gym, which is attached to the floor on a dynamite-proof concrete plinth. b01:c03:p065
f_b01_128 object_fact

Remington-Hobbes Trophy The Remington-Hobbes Trophy is named after Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes, inventor of Wobble Ball.

the Remington-Hobbes Trophy is named after Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes, inventor of Wobble Ball. b01:c03:p066
f_b01_129 object_fact

Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes was World Wobble Ball Champion for the first four years.

He was World Champion for the first four years. b01:c03:p067
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Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes In the fifth year of Wobble Ball, Remington-Hobbes lost the trophy to Mr. Grodzinsky.

But in the fifth year he lost the trophy to Mr. Grodzinsky, who has won the competition every year since. b01:c03:p067
f_b01_131 history

Stotinki Trophy The Stotinki Trophy was won for the Best Smelling Gym in the District.

Our school is also very proud of winning the Stotinki Trophy for the Best Smelling Gym in the District. b01:c03:p068
f_b01_132 object_fact

Stotinki Trophy The Stotinki Trophy is made of regular silver (not pure gold) and is not behind bullet-proof glass.

Because it's made of regular silver (and not pure gold), it's not behind bullet-proof glass or anything. b01:c03:p068
f_b01_133 object_fact

Tunnel Alpha Tunnel Alpha goes to the school's orange grove.

Tunnel Alpha goes to the school's orange grove. b01:c03:p058
f_b01_152 place_fact

Tunnel Charlie Tunnel Charlie is really deep.

And Tunnel Charlie is really deep and I don't want to tell you about it now because it will probably scare you. b01:c03:p060
f_b01_154 place_fact

Dash Candoo Dash has a trapdoor under his desk in English class leading to three tunnels he made.

in my English class, where the floor is not quite as hard, I've got a trapdoor under my desk, which leads to three tunnels that I made. b01:c03:p057
f_b01_162 character_fact

Swedhump Elementary The gym building floor is really hard, making it often cold and difficult to dig through to escape.

The floor of the gym building is really hard, which means: [a] it is often cold, and [b] it's hard to dig through so you can't really ESCAPE if you need to. b01:c03:p056
f_b01_166 place_fact
Chapter 4 (c04) (4)

Secure Command Center The entrance to the SCC from Math class starts under the potted plant.

It starts under the potted plant... ...and then heads down to my SCC (Secure Command Center). b01:c04:p095 b01:c04:p096
f_b01_157 place_fact

Rob Newman Rob Newman is the only other person who knows about Dash's SCC.

Rob is the only other person who knows about it. b01:c04:p096
f_b01_158 character_fact

Mr. Darling Mr. Darling is obsessed with his pinkfish and takes them for a walk around the school yard and reads them a story every recess.

Mr. Darling is obsessed with his pinkfish, and every day during recess, he takes them for a walk around the school yard... ...and then usually reads them a story. b01:c04:p093
f_b01_159 character_fact

Mr. Darling Despite his last name, Mr. Darling is weirdly strict.

Despite his last name, he is weirdly strict b01:c04:p092
f_b01_160 character_fact
Chapter 5 (c05) (6)

Egyptian Blue Egyptian Blue is a famous bottle of perfume made by Mrs. Tadros.

It's called Egyptian Blue, and Mrs. Tadros made it. b01:c05:p119
f_b01_145 object_fact

Egyptian Blue Mrs. Tadros had to travel in a boat for a year along the River Nile to collect the ingredients for Egyptian Blue.

She had to travel in a boat for a year along the River Nile to collect the ingredients. b01:c05:p120
f_b01_146 object_fact

Egyptian Blue Egyptian Blue is said to be one of the most expensive bottles of perfume on the planet.

It is said to be one of the most expensive bottles of perfume on the planet! b01:c05:p120
f_b01_147 object_fact

Mrs. Tadros Mrs. Tadros is famous for being able to make all kinds of perfumes.

she is also famous for being able to make all kinds of perfumes. b01:c05:p117 b01:c99:p199
f_b01_148 character_fact

Mrs. Tadros Behind Mrs. Tadros's desk is a painting of a palm tree, and behind that painting is a hidden wall-safe.

Behind her desk is a painting of a palm tree, and behind that painting is a hidden wall-safe. b01:c05:p118
f_b01_149 place_fact

Dash Candoo Dash and Rob were away from science class for exactly 4 minutes and 37 seconds during their trip to the cave.

We'd been away for exactly 4 minutes and 37 seconds. b01:c05:p136
f_b01_165 numeric_fact
Chapter 6 (c06) (5)

Dog Dog is Mrs. Belch-Hick's cat, named Dog.

This is her cat, Dog. She's named her cat Dog. b01:c06:p141
f_b01_150 character_fact

Dog Dog can walk up walls and is often seen sleeping on the ceiling.

She can walk up walls and often can be seen sleeping on the ceiling. b01:c06:p142
f_b01_151 character_fact

Orange Grove The orange grove is where Dash and Rob hide their hole-digger.

The orange grove is where we hide our hole-digger. b01:c06:p147
f_b01_155 place_fact

Mrs. Belch-Hick Mrs. Belch-Hick is described as a bit weird.

This is our English teacher, Mrs. Belch-Hick. She's a bit weird. b01:c06:p140
f_b01_161 character_fact

Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes Remington-Hobbes needed the Egyptian Blue, the Stotinki Trophy (Silver Cup), and Carrot Juice (from Carrot 27b) to make a liquid that could melt bulletproof glass and bombproof concrete.

Now all we need is Orange Juice. Then I will be able to make a liquid that can melt bulletproof glass and bombproof concrete! b01:c06:p158 b01:c07:p174
f_b01_163 character_fact
Chapter 7 (c07) (5)

Krypto-web Krypto-web holds in invisible things.

Holds in invisible things b01:c07:p177
f_b01_066 object_fact

James Hogsbottom Mr. Hogsbottom works part-time as an astronaut and has been to the moon twice.

He actually works part-time as an astronaut and has been to the moon twice b01:c07:p163 b01:c00:p007
f_b01_143 character_fact

James Hogsbottom Mr. Hogsbottom once worked as a triplocopter test pilot.

also once worked as a triplocopter test pilot. b01:c07:p163 b01:c00:p007
f_b01_144 character_fact

Substitute teacher The substitute teacher was a strange, tall lady who would not let go of her two handbags and knew nothing about paper airplanes.

a strange, tall lady who wouldn't let go of her two handbags and who knew nothing about paper airplanes. b01:c07:p165
f_b01_164 character_fact

Witch Nose Island Remington-Hobbes and his gang were taken to Witch Nose Island after being arrested.

they were taken to Witch Nose Island, the world's most secure prison, where they remain. b01:c07:p187
f_b01_167 history
Section c99 (114)

Swedhump Elementary Swedhump Elementary is probably the best school in the world and definitely has the best teachers in the world.

Probably the best school in the world. Definitely has the best teachers in the world. b01:c99:p203
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Swedhump Elementary Swedhump Elementary is named after the hump of a swed, a two-faced humped creature.

Named after the hump of a swed, a two-faced humped creature. b01:c99:p203
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Swedhump Elementary The principal of Swedhump Elementary is Mrs. Rosebank.

Principal: Mrs. Rosebank. b01:c99:p203
f_b01_014 place_fact

KB-15 The KB-15 is an Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD).

KB-15: Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD) b01:c99:p200
f_b01_015 object_fact

KB-15 A red KB-15 flashing on-off at 1 second intervals continuously signals Imminent Danger.

Red – on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger b01:c99:p200
f_b01_016 in_world_system

KB-15 A red KB-15 flashing on 2s, off 2s signals an imminent lightning storm.

Red – on 2s, off 2s: Imminent lightning storm b01:c99:p200
f_b01_017 in_world_system

KB-15 A green KB-15 flashing on 3s, off 1s signals takeout delivery is almost here.

Green – on 3s, off 1s: Takeout delivery almost here b01:c99:p200
f_b01_018 in_world_system

KB-15 A blue KB-15 flashing on 5s, off 5s signals the battery needs charging.

Blue – on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging b01:c99:p200
f_b01_019 in_world_system

Wrestle-Scallywags Wrestle-Scallywags have a special power of none and are described as decent all-rounders.

Special power: None. Decent all-rounders. b01:c99:p206
f_b01_023 character_fact

Wrestle-Scallywags Wrestle-Scallywags have poor eyesight as their weakness.

Weakness: Poor eyesight b01:c99:p206
f_b01_024 character_fact

Wrestle-Scallywags Wrestle-Scallywags typically operate in groups of 3 or more.

Typical group size: 3 or more b01:c99:p206
f_b01_025 character_fact

Wrestle-Scallywags Wrestle-Scallywags hardly ever operate alone.

Operate alone? Hardly ever b01:c99:p206
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Wrestle-Scallywags Wrestle-Scallywags have a maximum jump distance of 16 feet.

Maximum Jump Distance: 16 feet b01:c99:p206
f_b01_027 numeric_fact

Wrestle-Scallywags Wrestle-Scallywags have a cleverness rating of 5/10.

Cleverness: 5/10 b01:c99:p206
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Wrestle-Scallywags Wrestle-Scallywags have a speed rating of 5/10.

Speed: 5/10 b01:c99:p206
f_b01_029 numeric_fact

Wrestle-Scallywags Wrestle-Scallywags have an agility rating of 9.5/10.

Agility: 9.5/10 b01:c99:p206
f_b01_030 numeric_fact

Devil-Cat Devil-Cat is a huge double-tailed black cat.

Huge double-tailed black cat that always lands up on the wrong side of the law. b01:c99:p199
f_b01_031 character_fact

Devil-Cat Devil-Cat tends to partner with criminals.

Tends to partner with criminals. b01:c99:p199
f_b01_032 character_fact

Devil-Cat Devil-Cat fears nothing but fruit.

Fears nothing but fruit. b01:c99:p199
f_b01_033 character_fact

Devil-Cat Devil-Cat is terrified of watermelons.

Terrified of watermelons. b01:c99:p199
f_b01_034 character_fact

Devil-Cat Devil-Cat loves vegetables, especially carrots.

However, he loves vegetables, especially carrots. b01:c99:p199
f_b01_035 character_fact

Transformer A transformer is a HIGHLY technical device.

A transformer is a HIGHLY technical device. b01:c99:p203
f_b01_036 object_fact

Transformer There are over 100 different types of transformer and new models come out each year.

There are over 100 different types, and new models come out each year. b01:c99:p203
f_b01_037 object_fact

Dash Candoo Dash currently uses a Chobey-2020 transformer.

Dash currently uses a Chobey-2020. b01:c99:p203
f_b01_038 character_fact

Transformer Dash's transformer uses a RM66 high-voltage battery, which needs to be charged once a week.

Dash's transformer uses a RM66 high-voltage battery, which needs to be charged once a week. No more, no less. b01:c99:p203
f_b01_039 object_fact

Transformer If the transformer is charged more often than weekly it becomes too powerful; if charged less often it becomes too weak.

If charged more often that that, the transformer becomes too powerful... If charged less often than weekly, the transformer becomes too weak. b01:c99:p203
f_b01_040 world_rule

Anti-Invisibility-Goggles Anti-invisibility goggles (AIG) are an extremely useful tool that Dash and Rob usually carry in their backpacks.

Anti-invisibility goggles (AIG) are an extremely useful tool. Dash and Rob usually carry them in their backpacks. b01:c99:p198
f_b01_041 object_fact

Anti-Invisibility-Goggles Anti-invisibility goggles are most effective for recently invisibilized things; they are less effective for things that went invisible weeks ago.

They are most effective for recently invisibilized things. So for example, if a Wrestle-Scallywag went into invisibility-mode a few minutes ago, the AIG would pick him up. But if they went into invisibility-mode a few weeks ago, the AIG probably would not. b01:c99:p198
f_b01_042 object_fact

Backpack-ladder The backpack-ladder (BPL) is an important piece of equipment used by Dash and Rob on multiple missions.

The backpack-ladder (BPL) is an important piece of equipment used by Dash and Rob on multiple missions. b01:c99:p198
f_b01_043 object_fact

Backpack-ladder The backpack-ladder can cause injury if incorrectly deployed and requires clean airspace above when deploying.

While very useful, it can also cause injury if incorrectly deployed. Accordingly, it is very important to have clean airspace over you when deploying. No low-lying trees or low ceilings, and obviously don't deploy inside an airplane, train, hovercraft or hot-air balloon. b01:c99:p198
f_b01_044 world_rule

Backpack-ladder In 2016, three employees at the BPL factory were injured during the testing process when the ladder expanded inside the backpack and it exploded.

In 2016, three employees at the BPL factory were injured during the testing process. The main backpack cover was not correctly fastened and the ladder expanded inside the backpack which then exploded. b01:c99:p198
f_b01_045 history

Backpack-ladder In 2019 a BPL auto-deployed in a factory staff member's car, causing him to drive into a shallow duckpond; three ducks were injured and the factory had to pay a $25,000 fine.

In 2019 a BPL auto-deployed in a factory staff member's car, causing him to drive off the road and into a shallow duckpond. Three ducks were injured and the factory had to pay a $25,000 fine. All three ducks recovered. b01:c99:p198
f_b01_046 history

Carrot 27b Carrot 27b is famous for being the world's largest carrot, estimated to be over 18ft long and still growing.

Famous for being the world's largest carrot. Estimated to be over 18ft long. And it's still growing. b01:c99:p198 b01:c02:p045
f_b01_047 object_fact

Carrot 27b Carrot 27b was planted and grown by Mrs. Hogmanny-Hog-Mahomm.

Planted and grown by Mrs. Hogmanny-Hog-Mahomm b01:c99:p199 b01:c02:p045
f_b01_048 object_fact

Mrs. Hogmanny-Hog-Mahomm Mrs. Hogmanny-Hog-Mahomm is believed to have sung to Carrot 27b for over an hour every day in its own language (Karrotsch).

who is believed to have sung to it for over an hour every day, in its own language (Karrotsch). b01:c99:p199
f_b01_049 character_fact

Mrs. Hogmanny-Hog-Mahomm Mrs. Hogmanny-Hog-Mahomm speaks over three hundred vegetable languages.

She speaks over three hundred vegetable languages b01:c99:p199 b01:c02:p043
f_b01_050 character_fact

Mrs. Hogmanny-Hog-Mahomm Mrs. Hogmanny-Hog-Mahomm has translated the full Harry Potter series into Karrotsch.

She also read it to Carrot 27b when it was still small. b01:c99:p199
f_b01_051 character_fact
extraction note Quote is supplementary; the translation fact is: 'she is also famous for being able to make all kinds of perfumes' is Mrs Tadros. The Harry Potter translation fact quote is: 'has actually translated the full Harry Potter series into Karrotsch.'

Grobsnots Grobsnots are nasty stinging insects a little like bees.

Nasty stinging insects a little like bees. b01:c99:p199
f_b01_053 character_fact

Grobsnots Only left-handed people are allergic to grobsnots.

Only left-handed people (like Mr. Hogsbottom and Mrs. Tadros) are allergic to them. b01:c99:p199
f_b01_054 world_rule

James Hogsbottom Mr. Hogsbottom is left-handed.

Only left-handed people (like Mr. Hogsbottom and Mrs. Tadros) are allergic to them. b01:c99:p199
f_b01_055 character_fact

Mrs. Tadros Mrs. Tadros is left-handed.

Only left-handed people (like Mr. Hogsbottom and Mrs. Tadros) are allergic to them. b01:c99:p199
f_b01_056 character_fact

Hammaphore Tree Several hammaphore trees grow in the forest next to Swedhump Elementary.

Several hammaphore trees grow in the forest next to Swedhump Elementary. b01:c99:p199
f_b01_057 place_fact

Hammaphore Tree Each hammaphore tree is said to be over five hundred years old.

Each one is said to be over five hundred years old. b01:c99:p199 b01:c99:p200
f_b01_058 numeric_fact

Hammaphore Tree Every hammaphore tree has a secret doorway into a passage which connects to all other hammaphore trees on the planet.

Every hammaphore tree has a secret doorway into a passage which connects to all other hammaphore trees on the planet. b01:c99:p200
f_b01_059 world_rule

Hammaphore Tree Dash and Rob are the only people believed to know about the hammaphore tree secret doorways.

Dash and Rob are the only people who know this. Or so it's believed. b01:c99:p200
f_b01_060 character_fact

Hole-digger The two most common hole-digger versions are the Aardvark 4.2d (used by Dash and Rob) and the Aardvark 5.2rg (preferred by criminals).

The two most common versions are the Aardvark 4.2d (used by Dash and Rob) and the Aardvark 5.2rg (preferred by criminals). b01:c99:p200
f_b01_061 object_fact

Hole-digger The Aardvark 4.2d has a 4.2 liter diesel engine with a turbo-electric wassoon-emulsifyer, making it good for stealth and speed but not great on endurance.

The 4.2d has a 4.2 liter diesel engine, but with a turbo-electric wassoon-emulsifyer, so it's good for stealth and speed. But it is not great on endurance. b01:c99:p200
f_b01_062 object_fact

Hole-digger The Aardvark 5.2rg uses regular gas and has a sprocket-glocken-hemplekk-tekk at the rear, which is preferable for long missions.

The 5.2rg uses regular gas and has a sprocket-glocken-hemplekk-tekk at the rear, which is well-documented as being preferable for long missions. b01:c99:p200
f_b01_063 object_fact

Krypto-web Krypto-web is the world's strongest rope, made from the leaf-fibers of a hammaphore tree.

World's strongest rope, it's made from the leaf-fibers of a hammaphore tree. b01:c99:p200 b01:c07:p177
f_b01_064 object_fact

Krypto-web Not even a saw-toothed doublodile can chew through krypto-web.

It's so strong that not even a saw-toothed doublodile can chew through it b01:c99:p200 b01:c07:p177
f_b01_065 object_fact

Move #6694 (Tower) Move #6694 (Tower) is used by Wrestle-Scallywags only and is a very technical three-scallywag move.

Used by Wrestle-Scallywags only. Very technical three scallywag move. b01:c99:p200
f_b01_067 in_world_system

Move #6694 (Tower) In Move #6694, Scallywag 1 jumps up, wall-bounces, ceiling-bounces, and lands to form the base; Scallywag 2 jumps, ceiling-bounces, floor-bounces, and lands on top of Scallywag 1; Scallywag 3 arc-soars to land on top, forming the Tower.

Typically Scallywag 1 jumps up, wall-bounces, ceiling-bounces, and then lands to form the base. Scallywag 2 jumps up, ceiling-bounces, floor-bounces, and then lands on top of Scallywag 2. Scallywag 3 jumps up and does an arc-soar to land on Scallywag 2, thus forming the "Tower." b01:c99:p200
f_b01_068 in_world_system

Move #6694 (Tower) Move #6694 (Tower) is used primarily to intimidate opponents, and its actual effectiveness is so far unproven.

Used primarily to intimidate opponents. Its actual effectiveness is so far unproven. b01:c99:p200
f_b01_069 in_world_system

Paper-rock-scissors-carrot-spoon-tissue-elbow Paper-rock-scissors-carrot-spoon-tissue-elbow is a hand game played between two people in which each player simultaneously forms one of seven shapes with an outstretched hand.

This is a hand game played between two people, in which each player simultaneously forms one of seven shapes with an outstretched hand. b01:c99:p201
f_b01_070 in_world_system

Paper-rock-scissors-carrot-spoon-tissue-elbow The game has only two possible outcomes: a draw, or a win for one player and a loss for the other.

It is a simultaneous, zero-sum game insofar as it has only two possible outcomes: a draw, or a win for one player and a loss for the other. b01:c99:p201
f_b01_071 in_world_system

Paper-rock-scissors-carrot-spoon-tissue-elbow The winning order is: Paper beats rock beats scissor beats carrot beats spoon beats tissue beats elbow beats paper.

Paper beats rock beats scissor beats carrot beats spoon beats tissue (obviously) beats elbow beats paper. b01:c99:p201
f_b01_072 in_world_system

Pinkfish Pinkfish are like goldfish but pink in color.

Like goldfish, but a different color. Pink, actually. b01:c99:p201
f_b01_073 character_fact

Pinkfish Pinkfish are very tame when happy but when bored can be aggressive and bite like piranas.

Very tame when happy, but when bored can be aggressive and bite like pirañas. b01:c99:p201
f_b01_074 character_fact

Pinkfish Pinkfish need constant attention: they have to be walked, entertained, and read to before bed.

Need constant attention, i.e. have to be walked, entertained, read to before bed etc... b01:c99:p201
f_b01_075 character_fact

Pinkfish Some rich pinkfish have their own walk-bowls, which are bowls that can walk.

Some rich pinkfish actually have their own walk-bowls. (Walk-bowls are bowls that can walk, in case you were wondering.) b01:c99:p201
f_b01_076 world_rule

Quadcycles Quadcycles are four-wheeled cycles that can fold up into a backpack and be deployed by mind-activation.

Four-wheeled cycles that can fold up into a backpack and be deployed by mind-activation. b01:c99:p201
f_b01_077 object_fact

Quadcycles The quadcycle's wheel configuration constantly adapts to the terrain, controlled by a sophisticated sensor embedded in the saddle.

The wheel configuration constantly adapts to the terrain, and is controlled by a very sophisticated sensor (or "brain") embedded in the saddle. b01:c99:p201
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Quadcycles A quadcycle looks easy to ride but is actually quite difficult.

A quadcycle looks easy to ride but it is actually quite difficult. b01:c99:p201
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Quadcycle Training Academy A three-week introductory course at the QTA (Quadcycle Training Academy) is highly recommended.

A three-week introductory course at the QTA (Quadcycle Training Academy) is highly recommended. b01:c99:p201
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Quadcycles Quadcycle maintenance includes keeping the drive-chain clean and lubricated, checking brake-fluid pressure, checking all nuts and bolts, checking tire condition, and ensuring the sneggle-sprocket has enough lemon juice at all times.

Pretty much the same as a regular bicycle maintenance, apart from the sneggle-sprocket. Keep the drive-chain clean and well lubricated, make sure brake-fluid pressure is good, check all nuts and bolts before and after big missions, make sure the tires are in good condition, and finally, and most importantly, make sure the sneggle-sprocket is smooth and has enough lemon juice on it at all times. b01:c99:p201
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Quadcycles The lemon juice compression canister must be fully primed to at least level 8 before big missions.

Make sure the lemon juice compression canister is fully primed to at least level 8, especially before big missions. b01:c99:p201
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Saw-toothed Doublodiles Saw-toothed doublodiles are vicious creatures that can cut through anything with their teeth except krypto-web.

Vicious nasty things that can cut through anything with their teeth. Except krypto-web. They can't cut through krypto-web. b01:c99:p202
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Saw-toothed Doublodiles Some saw-toothed doublodiles are vegetarian while others are carnivorous.

Some are vegetarian while others are carnivorous (such as the flesh-eating saw-toothed doublodiles that breed around Witch Nose Island). b01:c99:p202
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Scallywag Academy To officially become a Scallywag, one needs to graduate from Scallywag Academy.

To officially become a Scallywag, one needs to graduate from Scallywag Academy. b01:c99:p202
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Scallywags There are many different types of scallywag, each with its own fighting techniques, strengths, and weaknesses.

There are many different types of scallywag. Each type has its own fighting techniques, strengths, and weaknesses. b01:c99:p202
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Secure Command Center The SCC (Secure Command Center) is the technology headquarters for Dash and Rob where their communications, surveillance, and airborne/waterborne reconnaissance hardware is stored and operated.

The SCC is the technology headquarters for Dash and Rob. It's where their communications, surveillance, and airborne/waterborne reconnaissance hardware is stored and operated. b01:c99:p202
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Secure Command Center The SCC is only accessible by tunnel.

It's only accessible by tunnel. b01:c99:p202
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SPIN Radio A SPIN Radio (Secure Police Interface Neo-mogrifier) lets the user communicate directly with International Police Headquarters.

A SPIN Radio (Secure Police Interface Neo-mogrifier) lets the user communicate directly with International Police Headquarters. b01:c99:p202
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SPIN Radio Very few SPIN Radios exist and only highly trained experts are allowed to use them.

Very few exist and only highly trained experts are allowed to use them. b01:c99:p202
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SPIN Radio A SPIN Radio folds up to the size of a small pea.

It folds up to the size of a small pea. b01:c99:p202
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Rob Newman Rob Newman usually has a SPIN Radio with him.

Rob Newman usually has one with him. b01:c99:p202
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Stink-balls Stink-balls are thin-skinned capsules filled with gross liquid known as stink-ball juice.

Stink-balls are thin-skinned capsules that get filled with gross liquid known as stink-ball juice. b01:c99:p202
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Stink-balls It is possible to brew your own stink-ball juice.

It is possible to brew your own. b01:c99:p202
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Stink-balls Stink-ball capsules (SBCs) can be purchased from your local Spyware and Rockets store.

Stink-ball capsules (SBCs) can be purchased from your local Spyware & Rockets store. b01:c99:p202
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Stink-balls Typical stink-ball juice ingredients include rotting hammaphore fruit, old fishtank water, rotting guacamole, doublodile saliva, grobsnot venom, sour walrus milk, fresh swed milk, pickled fungus, slug slime, and liver.

Typical stink-ball ingredients include: Rotting hammaphore fruit, Old fishtank water, Rotting guacamole, Doublodile saliva, Grobsnot venom, Sour walrus milk, Fresh swed milk, Pickled fungus, Slug slime, Liver b01:c99:p203
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Stink-balls Stink-ball juice is brewed for one month in a cast-iron pot over a fire made from the bark of a hammaphore tree.

Brew for one month on a cast-iron pot over a fire made from the bark of a hammaphore tree. b01:c99:p203
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Triplocopter Triplocopters are triple-helicopters invented by G. & J. Tarrow Siblings Inc. in 2010.

Triple-helicopters invented by G. & J. Tarrow Siblings Inc. in 2010. b01:c99:p204
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Triplocopter A triplocopter is the equivalent of three helicopters stuck together.

The equivalent of three helicopters stuck together. b01:c99:p204
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Triplocopter Triplocopters are sixty one times faster and seventeen times more powerful than regular helicopters, though more complicated to fly.

They are sixty one times faster and seventeen times more powerful than regular helicopters, though more complicated to fly. b01:c99:p204
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James Hogsbottom Mr. Hogsbottom (James Hogsbottom) was the test pilot of the first triplocopter.

The test pilot of the first version was James Hogsbottom, who teaches Paper Airplane class at Swedhump Elementary. b01:c99:p204
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Triplocopter There have been no reported triplocopter crashes to date.

There have been no reported triplocopter crashes to date. b01:c99:p204
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James Hogsbottom James Hogsbottom was the first person to ever successfully land a triplo-triplocopter.

James Hogsbottom was the first person to ever successfully land one. b01:c99:p204
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VAMP Transponder The VAMP stands for Voice Amplification Modification and Projection.

The VAMP (Voice Amplification Modification and Projection) transponder b01:c99:p204
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VAMP Transponder The VAMP transponder has three functions: Modification (change voice into someone else's), Amplification (makes voice louder), and Projection (allows voice to travel greater distances and faster).

[1] Modification: Allows the user to change his or her own voice into someone else's. [2] Amplification: Makes the user's voice louder. [3] Projection: Allows the user's voice to travel greater distances and faster. b01:c99:p204
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VAMP Transponder VAMP transponders can be embedded in other devices; Dash has one embedded in his anti-invisibility goggles.

VAMP transponders can be embedded in other devices. Dash has one embedded in his anti-invisibility goggles. b01:c99:p204
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VAMP Transponder VAMP transponders are manufactured by Mgadigadi Technologies.

Manufactured by Mgadigadi Technologies. b01:c99:p204
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VAMP Transponder Earring versions of the VAMP transponder are available but they are fragile.

Earring versions are available but they are fragile. b01:c99:p204
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Warp-vortex A warp-vortex allows the warpee (owner) plus sub-warpees (passengers) to move from one place to another in a trilli-second.

A warp-vortex allows the warpee (owner) plus sub-warpees (passenger) to move from one place to another in a trilli-second. b01:c99:p204
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Warp-vortex Warp-vortexes are typically backpack-mounted.

Warp-vortexes are typically backpack-mounted. b01:c99:p204
f_b01_113 object_fact

Warp-vortex Pocket versions of the warp-vortex exist but are quite expensive.

Pocket versions do exist but are quite expensive. b01:c99:p204
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Warp-vortex Each warp-vortex has its own password which the users will not share under any circumstances.

Each warp-vortex has its own password, which the users will not share under any circumstances (so don't even ask). b01:c99:p204
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Witch Nose Island Witch Nose Island is the most secure prison on earth.

Witch Nose Island is the most secure prison on earth. b01:c99:p205
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Witch Nose Island The entire perimeter of Witch Nose Island is ringed by twenty seven krypto-web fences, eleven of which are electrified.

The entire perimeter is ringed by twenty seven krypto-web fences, eleven of which are electrified. b01:c99:p205
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Witch Nose Island The water around Witch Nose Island is full of shnarks (more vicious than sharks), flesh-eating saw-toothed doublodiles, and killer electric rays.

The water around it is freezing and full of shnarks (which are more vicious than sharks), flesh-eating, saw-toothed doublodiles, and killer electric rays. b01:c99:p205
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Witch Nose Island No prisoner has ever escaped from Witch Nose Island.

No prisoner has ever escaped from it. b01:c99:p205
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Wobble Ball Wobble Ball is a sport that involves racing around a room whilst balancing atop a big wobbly rubber ball.

Sport that involves racing around a room whilst balancing atop a big wobbly rubber ball. b01:c99:p205 b01:c03:p069
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Wobble Ball Wobble Ball was invented by Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes in 2012.

Invented by Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes in 2012. b01:c99:p205 b01:c03:p066
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Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes was Wobble Ball World Champion in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016.

2012: Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes 2013: Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes 2014: Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes 2016: Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes b01:c99:p205
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Mr. Grodzinsky Mr. Grodzinsky was Wobble Ball World Champion in 2017, 2018, and 2019.

2017: Mr. Grodzinsky 2018: Mr. Grodzinsky 2019: Mr. Grodzinsky b01:c99:p205
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Wombat Juice Wombat juice has nothing to do with wombats; the name comes from its ingredients: Walrus milk, Octopus saliva, Mango, Beetroot, Avocado, Tomato.

Wombat juice actually has nothing to do with wombats. The name comes from its ingredients: Walrus milk, Octopus saliva, Mango, Beetroot, Avocado, Tomato b01:c99:p205
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Wombat Juice Wombat juice is made by blending its ingredients in any proportions and serving with ice.

Blend them in any proportions then serve with ice. Delicious! b01:c99:p205
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Yo-yo Stingers Yo-yo stingers are electrically-charged yoyos.

Yo-yo stingers are electrically-charged yoyos. b01:c99:p206
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Yo-yo Stingers Yo-yo stingers are effective when fighting scallywags but only sting for a few seconds.

When fighting scallywags, they can be very effective, but they only sting for a few seconds. b01:c99:p206
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Yo-yo Stingers Yo-yo stingers are best used to give someone a fright; in deep-combat with a full squad of scallywags it is worth having multiple yo-yo stingers.

They are best used to give someone a fright. If you're involved in deep-combat, with a full squad of scallywags for instance, it's worth having multiple yo-yo stingers with you. b01:c99:p206
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Freeze-bomb Freeze-bombs freeze everything within 50m of the explosion.

these weapons freeze everything within 50m of the explosion. b01:c99:p199 b01:c06:p144
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Freeze-bomb The freeze effect of a freeze-bomb lasts exactly fifteen minutes.

The effect lasts exactly fifteen minutes. b01:c99:p199 b01:c06:p145
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Freeze-bomb A freeze-bomb explodes two seconds after it has been thrown.

A freeze-bomb explodes two seconds after it's been thrown. b01:c99:p199
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Drone Dash uses a wide range of drones for communications and surveillance, most equipped with infra-red, infra-green, and infra-blue technology.

Dash uses a wide range of drones for communications and surveillance. Most are equipped with infra-red, infra-green, and infra-blue technology. b01:c99:p199
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Mrs. Hogmanny-Hog-Mahomm Mrs. Hogmanny-Hog-Mahomm has actually translated the full Harry Potter series into Karrotsch.

has actually translated the full Harry Potter series into Karrotsch. Very few people know this. b01:c99:p199
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