Good call, Petroch. You have raised some good points. You are a prime example of why we actively sought new people to join us. We have become so accustomed to the way the others think that we may have fallen into our own rut (aka C-probe trap). It is fresh thinking and analysis like yours that will help us carry on to better things.
I especially liked your suggestions that number games could equate to encryption. It does appear the C-probe and/or the lander is using a form of encryption in its data. We also don't know what symbol set is being used or what language (or dialect of Chinese). It could be a formidable task for Enoch and Isaac to crack the code, but it is a good effort for them to undertake and may lead to important insights.
Welcome to MarsDawn. You have the makings of a fine MARSupial. Please keep up the good work.
Koala, Captain, Team Andrew