Being able to communicate with another operative is very important when you’re a detective. Codes are the best way to do this without everyone knowing what you’re saying. It’s best to know a few different codes. This way you’re ready for any situation.

Ched Code

Ched’s code can be complicated to explain on paper. To make things more clear, I numbered the lines on the page. When you’re actually writing the code, don’t do this. Fold the paper so you fold over two lines and match the first and the fourth.

Write you message using both lines 1 and 4.

Unfold the paper.

Write meaningless symbols on lines 2 and 3. This will code your message.

Crumble the paper up to hide the fold lines. Now give it to another AKA Detective to decipher. Again, don’t number your lines. It might help someone else crack your code.

AKA Detective Code

This is the standard code that all AKA Detectives use. Only other AKA detectives are allowed to know about it. Don’t let it fall into the wrong hands.

Examples:
                Nice = \!({                    Ham = #@4                    Ched = (#{)                    AKA Detectives = @%@ ){7{(7!^{5

TL Code

To use the TL Code you need to be near a QWERTY keyboard. This one’s really simple, but only if you know the secret. For each letter you want to represent, use the letter on the key to the top left instead. The key has to be touching. Don’t use numbers with this code. Just spell out the word, like “one” instead of 1.

        Hello, I hate cheese.         Y3oo9, 8 yq53 dy33w3.

        the rain in Spain                 5y3 4q8h 8h W0q8h