The Mystery of Outpost Zeta
A mystery saboteur snuck into Outpost Zeta and swapped the vital energy cores! Clone Troopers and Jedi must investigate the clues to discover who interrupted the base operations.
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
| Name | Specialty Attack | Tactical Gear | Gauntlet Hand | Helmet Crest | Vulnerability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahsoka | Droid Hack | Grapple Line | Right Gauntlet | Red Crest | EMP Pulse |
| Rex | Droid Hack | Electro Staff | Right Gauntlet | Red Crest | Loud Siren |
| Plo Koon | Saber Spin | Sonic Blaster | Right Gauntlet | Blue Crest | Loud Siren |
| Gregor | Droid Hack | Thermal Bomb | Right Gauntlet | Red Crest | Loud Siren |
| Fives | Shield Dome | Electro Staff | Left Gauntlet | Red Crest | Loud Siren |
| Tech | Droid Hack | Sonic Blaster | Right Gauntlet | Red Crest | Loud Siren |
| Yoda | Droid Hack | Smoke Canister | Right Gauntlet | Red Crest | Loud Siren |
| Hardcase | Force Push | Electro Staff | Left Gauntlet | Gold Crest | EMP Pulse |
| Mace Windu | Force Push | Grapple Line | Right Gauntlet | Red Crest | Loud Siren |
| Cody | Saber Spin | Grapple Line | Left Gauntlet | Red Crest | Loud Siren |
| Kix | Force Push | Thermal Bomb | Right Gauntlet | Blue Crest | Bright Flash |
| Waxer | Saber Spin | Smoke Canister | Right Gauntlet | Blue Crest | Loud Siren |
| Obi Wan | Shield Dome | Thermal Bomb | Left Gauntlet | Red Crest | Bright Flash |
| Jesse | Force Push | Grapple Line | Right Gauntlet | Gold Crest | Bright Flash |
| Wrecker | Jetpack Jump | Electro Staff | Left Gauntlet | Blue Crest | EMP Pulse |
| Hunter | Jetpack Jump | Smoke Canister | Right Gauntlet | Red Crest | Bright Flash |
| Anakin | Saber Spin | Electro Staff | Left Gauntlet | Red Crest | Loud Siren |
| Wolffe | Jetpack Jump | Smoke Canister | Left Gauntlet | Red Crest | Loud Siren |
| Tup | Jetpack Jump | Sonic Blaster | Right Gauntlet | Blue Crest | EMP Pulse |
| Kit Fisto | Force Push | Smoke Canister | Left Gauntlet | Red Crest | EMP Pulse |
| Boil | Saber Spin | Grapple Line | Left Gauntlet | Gold Crest | Loud Siren |
Place value
Commander Cody checked the digital console to read the target digit in the power grid readout.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Addition
Ahsoka tallied up the extra supply crates brought in by the two transport ships.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Subtraction
Rex counted how many energy cells remained after the surprise battle at the outpost.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Multiplication facts (1-12)
General Kenobi calculated the total droids by multiplying the rows in the marching grid.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
Captain Rex divided the spare blasters equally among the defense squads.
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Mystery of Outpost Zeta
- Clue 1 (Place value): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT USE THERMAL BOMBS"What is the value of the 1 in 21,832? = 1000 (T) · What is the value of the 4 in 469? = 400 (O) · What is the value of the 3 in 3,851? = 3000 (E) · What is the value of the 2 in 2,776? = 2000 (L) · What is the value of the 2 in 240? = 200 (N) · What is the value of the 8 in 829? = 800 (R) · What is the value of the 6 in 96,331? = 6000 (M) · What is the value of the 6 in 9,672? = 600 (D) · What is the value of the 9 in 892? = 90 (B) · What is the value of the 3 in 7,831? = 30 (S) · What is the value of the 3 in 397? = 300 (I) · What is the value of the 9 in 960? = 900 (H) · What is the value of the 2 in 3,920? = 20 (U) · What is the value of the 8 in 8,297? = 8000 (V) · What is the value of the 1 in 2,147? = 100 (A)
- Clue 2 (Addition): "THE FOE WAS SPOTTED USING A RIGHT GAUNTLET"136 + 168 = 304 (T) · 408 + 467 = 875 (D) · 333 + 452 = 785 (W) · 207 + 281 = 488 (G) · 411 + 282 = 693 (A) · 132 + 148 = 280 (I) · 186 + 104 = 290 (E) · 285 + 267 = 552 (S) · 202 + 225 = 427 (R) · 127 + 214 = 341 (P) · 154 + 307 = 461 (H) · 150 + 152 = 302 (L) · 286 + 384 = 670 (N) · 124 + 261 = 385 (F) · 178 + 402 = 580 (U) · 218 + 144 = 362 (O)
- Clue 3 (Subtraction): "SECURITY BLASTED A LOUD SIREN TO STOP THEM"868 - 298 = 570 (S) · 1132 - 330 = 802 (I) · 478 - 323 = 155 (C) · 730 - 41 = 689 (R) · 749 - 255 = 494 (M) · 862 - 39 = 823 (B) · 809 - 355 = 454 (U) · 458 - 271 = 187 (D) · 869 - 99 = 770 (H) · 711 - 320 = 391 (Y) · 642 - 359 = 283 (N) · 617 - 311 = 306 (T) · 315 - 95 = 220 (A) · 658 - 103 = 555 (O) · 279 - 125 = 154 (P) · 713 - 132 = 581 (E) · 1160 - 322 = 838 (L)
- Clue 4 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "A SNAGGED THREAD CAME FROM A RED CREST"6 × 5 = 30 (A) · 8 × 7 = 56 (O) · 8 × 8 = 64 (M) · 12 × 12 = 144 (N) · 5 × 3 = 15 (C) · 7 × 2 = 14 (D) · 1 × 2 = 2 (H) · 1 × 1 = 1 (E) · 9 × 1 = 9 (T) · 1 × 4 = 4 (F) · 3 × 1 = 3 (G) · 7 × 3 = 21 (S) · 7 × 11 = 77 (R)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 8) → Mace Windu24 ÷ 12 = 2 · 5 ÷ 5 = 1 · 5 ÷ 1 = 5 · 50 ÷ 5 = 10 · 9 ÷ 3 = 3 · 28 ÷ 4 = 7 · 36 ÷ 3 = 12 · 12 ÷ 3 = 4 · 90 ÷ 10 = 9 · 60 ÷ 10 = 6 · 11 ÷ 1 = 11
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 3 math
- Math topics
- Place value, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Mystery of Outpost Zeta — set in a Republic outpost on the planet Rishi
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects
