## Rogue Agent

The challenge involves locating a safehouse used by rogue CIA agent Valentino Maggi, who has been working with Russian operatives. The solution requires analyzing an image file with hidden text and decoding coordinates.

## Available Materials

1. Aerial image of a building  
2. Hidden encoded text  
3. Message: “use this safehouse until you receive new orders, exact location where you always find it”  
4. Background information on Valentino Maggi

## Solution Path

### Step 1: Initial Analysis

From the image and hidden text:

1. Examine aerial photograph  
2. Look for hidden encoded text  
3. Note the message about location

### Step 2: Decoding Process

The encoded text:

```

æÊäÄÒÂZäÂÖÒÜÂÆZhh`jnphf
```

Needs to be decoded to reveal the location format.

### Step 3: Location Format

The answer must follow this specific format:

```

country-town-coordinate
```

Example format:

```

spain-madrid-12.345678-12.345678
```

The actual solution:

```

serbia-rakinac-44.259654-21.057843
```

## Verification Steps

The location can be verified at:

```

https://satellites.pro/Serbia_map#44.259654,21.057843,19
```

## Key Formatting Rules

1. All lowercase  
2. Hyphens between components  
3. Exact decimal places in coordinates  
4. No spaces  
5. Correct town name spelling  
6. Country name in English

## Common Pitfalls to Avoid

1. Wrong case usage  
2. Incorrect coordinate format  
3. Misspelled location names  
4. Wrong number of decimal places  
5. Missing hyphens  
6. Extra spaces

## Research Approach

1. Analyze aerial imagery  
2. Decode hidden text  
3. Verify coordinates on map  
4. Check spelling of location names  
5. Format answer precisely

## Additional Context

* Location is in Serbia  
* Town of Rakinac  
* Precise coordinates: 44.259654, 21.057843  
* Satellite imagery confirms location  
* Format must match exactly

## Tips for Solvers

1. Pay attention to coordinate precision  
2. Verify location spelling  
3. Use proper case (lowercase)  
4. Double-check all hyphens  
5. Verify against example format  
6. Confirm coordinates match satellite view

Remember: The key to this challenge is attention to detail in both the coordinate verification and answer formatting. Each component must be exact for the solution to be accepted.

