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It's quiet. No activity behind the door. Once open, you should be in the clear.

The keypad sends its input to a series of relays inside the door. If the input is right, solenoids pull the bolts open.

Assuming an eight-digit combination, you're looking at a hundred million possibilities. Rounded up by one.

An intricate configuration that reminds you of the night sky.

There is only one security system that uses that setup, the Abwehr-Pastorius Mk. III. A legendary keypad and lock duo.

A vulnerability leaked to the Opera in 87, courtesy of a disgruntled engineer who had defected to the People's Republic.

A cheat? There lies the scoundrel's way. No thrill in that, no panache!

There's something about stars and what it says about this type of lock, but it doesn't quite come to you.

Crack the code.

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You remember the first batches of number, at least. The right combination must be among what's left.

Your knees could go at any second, the elation's that strong.

Numbers... Blurry... Must try everything again.

You roughly remember where you stopped last time. Whatever's left, you'll have to try all over.

But what's the order? And there's four digits. Which number's repeated? You're not just going to guess, right?

Exploit the lock's vulnerability.

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Glossy metal finish, no hint of rust or weathering.

No prey here -- only a challenge. Your teeth chatter from the thrill.

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