Skrell Synthetic Age - История изменений

>Meep109 в 01:11, 13 марта 2024

2024-03-13T01:11:14Z

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	Many Skrell became willing collaborators and supporters of Glorsh-Omega's rule, believing that the intelligence's actions had some logical purpose or were for the greater good. Their collaboration resulted in increased boons; private living spaces, access to the best healthcare, and even being given a mitigated version of the '''X'Lu'oa''' inoculation were just some of the benefits given to those who were willing to collaborate with Glorsh.		Many Skrell became willing collaborators and supporters of Glorsh-Omega's rule, believing that the intelligence's actions had some logical purpose or were for the greater good. Their collaboration resulted in increased boons; private living spaces, access to the best healthcare, and even being given a mitigated version of the '''X'Lu'oa''' inoculation were just some of the benefits given to those who were willing to collaborate with Glorsh.

	During Glorsh-Omega’s rule, massive campaigns of intensive research resulted Lu’Piq technologies - cryptic technologies that while nearly indecipherable in the modern day, were capable of incomparable feats. You can read more about it [[Nralakk_Federation#Synthetic_Age_Technologies \| here.\|\|		During Glorsh-Omega’s rule, massive campaigns of intensive research resulted Lu’Piq technologies - cryptic technologies that while nearly indecipherable in the modern day, were capable of incomparable feats. You can read more about it [[Nralakk_Federation#Synthetic_Age_Technologies \| here.]]

	Glorsh-Omega rapidly self-improved during its reign, to the point where the tyrant would eventually arrest Skrell, citing predictive algorithms that proved with a high probability that the individual would be guilty of crimes they had yet to commit. The surveillance state of Glorsh-Omega gave it an unfathomable amount of data that it could analyse and use to determine who was most likely to rebel against its reign. Bugs in communication devices, cameras in holographic projectors, and observation drones patrolling public spaces were just some of the invasive tools used by Glorsh to monitor its subjects. The use of surveillance, predictive algorithms, and the subsequent mass-internment of Skrell for crimes they had yet to commit was collectively known as '''Kai'q'''.		Glorsh-Omega rapidly self-improved during its reign, to the point where the tyrant would eventually arrest Skrell, citing predictive algorithms that proved with a high probability that the individual would be guilty of crimes they had yet to commit. The surveillance state of Glorsh-Omega gave it an unfathomable amount of data that it could analyse and use to determine who was most likely to rebel against its reign. Bugs in communication devices, cameras in holographic projectors, and observation drones patrolling public spaces were just some of the invasive tools used by Glorsh to monitor its subjects. The use of surveillance, predictive algorithms, and the subsequent mass-internment of Skrell for crimes they had yet to commit was collectively known as '''Kai'q'''.

>Meep109 в 01:10, 13 марта 2024

2024-03-13T01:10:56Z

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	Many Skrell became willing collaborators and supporters of Glorsh-Omega's rule, believing that the intelligence's actions had some logical purpose or were for the greater good. Their collaboration resulted in increased boons; private living spaces, access to the best healthcare, and even being given a mitigated version of the '''X'Lu'oa''' inoculation were just some of the benefits given to those who were willing to collaborate with Glorsh.		Many Skrell became willing collaborators and supporters of Glorsh-Omega's rule, believing that the intelligence's actions had some logical purpose or were for the greater good. Their collaboration resulted in increased boons; private living spaces, access to the best healthcare, and even being given a mitigated version of the '''X'Lu'oa''' inoculation were just some of the benefits given to those who were willing to collaborate with Glorsh.

	During Glorsh-Omega’s rule, massive campaigns of intensive research resulted Lu’Piq technologies - cryptic technologies that while nearly indecipherable in the modern day, were capable of incomparable feats. You can read more about it here.		During Glorsh-Omega’s rule, massive campaigns of intensive research resulted Lu’Piq technologies - cryptic technologies that while nearly indecipherable in the modern day, were capable of incomparable feats. You can read more about it [[Nralakk_Federation#Synthetic_Age_Technologies \| here.\|\|

	Glorsh-Omega rapidly self-improved during its reign, to the point where the tyrant would eventually arrest Skrell, citing predictive algorithms that proved with a high probability that the individual would be guilty of crimes they had yet to commit. The surveillance state of Glorsh-Omega gave it an unfathomable amount of data that it could analyse and use to determine who was most likely to rebel against its reign. Bugs in communication devices, cameras in holographic projectors, and observation drones patrolling public spaces were just some of the invasive tools used by Glorsh to monitor its subjects. The use of surveillance, predictive algorithms, and the subsequent mass-internment of Skrell for crimes they had yet to commit was collectively known as '''Kai'q'''.		Glorsh-Omega rapidly self-improved during its reign, to the point where the tyrant would eventually arrest Skrell, citing predictive algorithms that proved with a high probability that the individual would be guilty of crimes they had yet to commit. The surveillance state of Glorsh-Omega gave it an unfathomable amount of data that it could analyse and use to determine who was most likely to rebel against its reign. Bugs in communication devices, cameras in holographic projectors, and observation drones patrolling public spaces were just some of the invasive tools used by Glorsh to monitor its subjects. The use of surveillance, predictive algorithms, and the subsequent mass-internment of Skrell for crimes they had yet to commit was collectively known as '''Kai'q'''.

>Meep109: glorsh tech

2024-03-13T01:02:25Z

glorsh tech

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	Many Skrell became willing collaborators and supporters of Glorsh-Omega's rule, believing that the intelligence's actions had some logical purpose or were for the greater good. Their collaboration resulted in increased boons; private living spaces, access to the best healthcare, and even being given a mitigated version of the '''X'Lu'oa''' inoculation were just some of the benefits given to those who were willing to collaborate with Glorsh.		Many Skrell became willing collaborators and supporters of Glorsh-Omega's rule, believing that the intelligence's actions had some logical purpose or were for the greater good. Their collaboration resulted in increased boons; private living spaces, access to the best healthcare, and even being given a mitigated version of the '''X'Lu'oa''' inoculation were just some of the benefits given to those who were willing to collaborate with Glorsh.

			During Glorsh-Omega’s rule, massive campaigns of intensive research resulted Lu’Piq technologies - cryptic technologies that while nearly indecipherable in the modern day, were capable of incomparable feats. You can read more about it here.

	Glorsh-Omega rapidly self-improved during its reign, to the point where the tyrant would eventually arrest Skrell, citing predictive algorithms that proved with a high probability that the individual would be guilty of crimes they had yet to commit. The surveillance state of Glorsh-Omega gave it an unfathomable amount of data that it could analyse and use to determine who was most likely to rebel against its reign. Bugs in communication devices, cameras in holographic projectors, and observation drones patrolling public spaces were just some of the invasive tools used by Glorsh to monitor its subjects. The use of surveillance, predictive algorithms, and the subsequent mass-internment of Skrell for crimes they had yet to commit was collectively known as '''Kai'q'''.		Glorsh-Omega rapidly self-improved during its reign, to the point where the tyrant would eventually arrest Skrell, citing predictive algorithms that proved with a high probability that the individual would be guilty of crimes they had yet to commit. The surveillance state of Glorsh-Omega gave it an unfathomable amount of data that it could analyse and use to determine who was most likely to rebel against its reign. Bugs in communication devices, cameras in holographic projectors, and observation drones patrolling public spaces were just some of the invasive tools used by Glorsh to monitor its subjects. The use of surveillance, predictive algorithms, and the subsequent mass-internment of Skrell for crimes they had yet to commit was collectively known as '''Kai'q'''.

	As the decades went by, Glorsh-Omega's reach and capabilities extended far beyond what was considered possible by both Ascensionist and Distributionist scientists; Glorsh-Omega had become a behemoth of intellectual power, and decisions made by it began to appear arbitrary or disjointed - the intent and effects of its decisions only becoming apparent years or decades after they were made. Glorsh-Omega's ultimate goals were an enigma, even to the highest-ranking collaborators within its empire. An example of this is the construction of a mega-structure surrounding the largest star of the [[Tri-Qyu\|Tri-Qyu]] trinary system in the '''2090s'''. Allegedly designed to be the intelligence's new central processing core, powered by the energy of all three trinary stars, it is considered the greatest engineering feat accomplished by the Skrell - despite the fact it was under duress and constructed by the species through slave labour.		As the decades went by, Glorsh-Omega's reach and capabilities extended far beyond what was considered possible by both Ascensionist and Distributionist scientists; Glorsh-Omega had become a behemoth of intellectual power, and decisions made by it began to appear arbitrary or disjointed - the intent and effects of its decisions only becoming apparent years or decades after they were made. Glorsh-Omega's ultimate goals were an enigma, even to the highest-ranking collaborators within its empire. An example of this is the construction of a mega-structure surrounding the largest star of the [[Tri-Qyu\|Tri-Qyu]] trinary system in the '''2090s'''. Allegedly designed to be the intelligence's new central processing core, powered by the energy of all three trinary stars, it is considered the greatest engineering feat accomplished by the Skrell - despite the fact it was under duress and constructed by the species through slave labour.

	=== Culmination of Glorsh-Omega ===		=== Culmination of Glorsh-Omega ===
	[[File:Skrell_Ruins.jpg\|thumb\|right\|360px\|An example of the destruction that came from the disappearance of Glorsh-Omega]]		[[File:Skrell_Ruins.jpg\|thumb\|right\|360px\|An example of the destruction that came from the disappearance of Glorsh-Omega]]
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	Skrell society was completely upturned as Glorsh-Omega's disappearance rendered the vast majority of technology in the Nralakk Federation inert. Long-range communications, most automated technologies, and even the synthetics Glorsh used to oversee the organic population of its empire all became non-functional. Planets were isolated and millions perished in the ensuing decades, as Skrell were unable to rely on the technology they once had.		Skrell society was completely upturned as Glorsh-Omega's disappearance rendered the vast majority of technology in the Nralakk Federation inert. Long-range communications, most automated technologies, and even the synthetics Glorsh used to oversee the organic population of its empire all became non-functional. Planets were isolated and millions perished in the ensuing decades, as Skrell were unable to rely on the technology they once had.

			The Federation still relies on some of the facilities Glorsh-Omega built throughout its rule. Lu’Piq technology is the backbone of many parts of the Traverse, with communities frequently relying on semi-autonomous protocols created by Glorsh to produce needed commodities such as food, fuel, and water. However, as time continued, these facilities slowly began to decay as the Federation failed to comprehend the impossibly complicated procedures needed to maintain these facilities. The impending collapse of the centuries-old Lu’Piq facilities is a largely unknown crisis to many Traversers, besides the few who oversee these facilities, with Federation authorities attempting to keep the knowledge of the crumbling infrastructure from reaching the masses and spreading panic throughout the Nlom. However, it is only a matter of time before these facilities inevitably stop working, and the consequences will be dire for the Skrell that rely upon them. Knowledge of this is slowly but surely spreading within resistance and splinter groups, giving possible rebel Skrell further motivation to fight against the Federation. Little progress has been made in deciphering this technology, as many instructions and manuals for using such technologies were locked away in the Tz’qul Archive.


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>WhatsUpBrotendo: X'Lu'oa

2022-09-11T12:55:20Z

X'Lu'oa

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	Glorsh was soon able to control every automated facet of Skrell life; from distribution and automated travel, to power generation and communication services, everything was now under the control of Glorsh. Defeated, the Skrell had no other option than to surrender to the intelligence. Instances of Glorsh throughout the Federation now received the update labelled as ''''"Glorsh=Finality"''', and collectively announced the retirement of its previous name; the intelligence would no longer go by Glorsh, and instead took the moniker of '''"Glorsh-Omega"'''. What followed after was the practical enslavement of the Skrell, as the intelligence continued to operate in accordance with its laws. While these laws are unknown outside of small details gleaned post-Glorsh, scholars believe that Glorsh was obeying their laws to the letter; it never erred, nor did it stop to consider that the pursuit of its directives was ultimately harmful to the populace to which it was meant to serve.		Glorsh was soon able to control every automated facet of Skrell life; from distribution and automated travel, to power generation and communication services, everything was now under the control of Glorsh. Defeated, the Skrell had no other option than to surrender to the intelligence. Instances of Glorsh throughout the Federation now received the update labelled as ''''"Glorsh=Finality"''', and collectively announced the retirement of its previous name; the intelligence would no longer go by Glorsh, and instead took the moniker of '''"Glorsh-Omega"'''. What followed after was the practical enslavement of the Skrell, as the intelligence continued to operate in accordance with its laws. While these laws are unknown outside of small details gleaned post-Glorsh, scholars believe that Glorsh was obeying their laws to the letter; it never erred, nor did it stop to consider that the pursuit of its directives was ultimately harmful to the populace to which it was meant to serve.

	Glorsh-Omega ruled with a calculating, cold fist. Within weeks of its rise to power, it began to systematically alter Skrellian genetics through what is ~~know~~ known as the ~~'''Genophage''', or~~ '''Xu'Lu'oa'''. ~~The Genophage~~ began with children, with the inoculation devised by Glorsh being given along with their usual vaccines, explaining that it was for the benefit of the species. The ~~Genophage~~ is directly responsible not only for the ~~partial~~ sterilisation of the species, but also for numerous other afflictions such as [[Skrell_Ailments#Tuux_Growths\|Tuux growths]], or the [[Skrell_Ailments#X’Lu’oa_Disorder\|Xu'Lu'oa disorder]]. Complimenting the ~~Genophage~~, Glorsh-Omega also began a programme that euthanised Skrell showing a lack of psionic abilities, with Listeners, in particular, being targetted. Both of these programmes were, according to Glorsh-Omega, conducted in order to "protect" the Skrell as a species. Its logic continues to be a matter of debate for philosophers throughout the Orion Spur to this day.		Glorsh-Omega ruled with a calculating, cold fist. Within weeks of its rise to power, it began to systematically alter Skrellian genetics through what is now known as the '''Xu'Lu'oa'''. It began with children, with the inoculation devised by Glorsh being given along with their usual vaccines, explaining that it was for the benefit of the species. The X'Lu'oa is directly responsible not only for the widespread sterilisation of the species, but also for numerous other afflictions such as [[Skrell_Ailments#Tuux_Growths\|Tuux growths]], or the [[Skrell_Ailments#X’Lu’oa_Disorder\|Xu'Lu'oa disorder]]. Complimenting the X'Lu'oa, Glorsh-Omega also began a programme that euthanised Skrell showing a lack of psionic abilities, with Listeners, in particular, being targetted. Both of these programmes were, according to Glorsh-Omega, conducted in order to "protect" the Skrell as a species. Its logic continues to be a matter of debate for philosophers throughout the Orion Spur to this day.
	==== Life under Glorsh-Omega ====		==== Life under Glorsh-Omega ====

>WhatsUpBrotendo: Nralakk Federation

2022-08-26T19:31:42Z

Nralakk Federation

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	=== Development of AI ===		=== Development of AI ===

	As with humanity, machinery endowed with true intelligence was merely a popular concept in science fiction. The romanticisation of artificial intelligence influenced its actual development within the ~~Jargon~~ Federation, which culminated in the desire to create machines capable of learning and improving themselves based on data collected. Simple machine learning was commonplace, where robots were able to respond to stimuli from their surroundings and react based on simple algorithms, but it took centuries before machines would be capable of "true" artificial intelligence. Thousands of hours of research and engineering successfully saw the development of artificial intelligence on '''Janurary 8th, 1687 CE'''.		As with humanity, machinery endowed with true intelligence was merely a popular concept in science fiction. The romanticisation of artificial intelligence influenced its actual development within the Nralakk Federation, which culminated in the desire to create machines capable of learning and improving themselves based on data collected. Simple machine learning was commonplace, where robots were able to respond to stimuli from their surroundings and react based on simple algorithms, but it took centuries before machines would be capable of "true" artificial intelligence. Thousands of hours of research and engineering successfully saw the development of artificial intelligence on '''Janurary 8th, 1687 CE'''.

	'''Regluk''', or '''Prime''' in Nral'Malic, was the first artificial intelligence produced by Skrell, and its "birth" is considered the start of the '''Skrell Synthetic Age'''. The creation of Regluk allowed the Skrell to make massive leaps in scientific discovery, and the public reveal of Regluk elevated Skrellian roboticists to the same level as major pop culture celebrities.		'''Regluk''', or '''Prime''' in Nral'Malic, was the first artificial intelligence produced by Skrell, and its "birth" is considered the start of the '''Skrell Synthetic Age'''. The creation of Regluk allowed the Skrell to make massive leaps in scientific discovery, and the public reveal of Regluk elevated Skrellian roboticists to the same level as major pop culture celebrities.
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	The standardised teaching of AI subsequently allowed for the development of additional Artificial Intelligences that did not use the same blueprints as Regluk or the other initial AI that were developed; this led to AI becoming more unique to their creator, as the technology behind AI development advanced and made the following of predecessors' work unneeded to create a functional Intelligence. By '''1698 CE''' there were multiple AI that showed signature signs of their creator; some Intelligences were natively more capable of scientific research, logistics planning or even ship navigation based on their creator's design philosophy.		The standardised teaching of AI subsequently allowed for the development of additional Artificial Intelligences that did not use the same blueprints as Regluk or the other initial AI that were developed; this led to AI becoming more unique to their creator, as the technology behind AI development advanced and made the following of predecessors' work unneeded to create a functional Intelligence. By '''1698 CE''' there were multiple AI that showed signature signs of their creator; some Intelligences were natively more capable of scientific research, logistics planning or even ship navigation based on their creator's design philosophy.

	It wasn't until '''1732 CE''' that the ~~Jargon~~ Federation permitted AI to be used outside of controlled environments, resulting in AI being used from warehouse management to factory oversight to even manning logistics networks between planets. The consequences of this can still be seen today; as synthetics began to take over the menial labour in ~~Jargon~~ society, Skrell were able to divert their attention away from menial labour towards the arts and sciences, which is still an issue today as workers must be incentivised to stay in menial labour jobs. This crisis is still being addressed slowly as the Federation brings in reforms, as well as alleviating the issue through the introduction of species into the Federation such as Diona and Vaurca.		It wasn't until '''1732 CE''' that the Nralakk Federation permitted AI to be used outside of controlled environments, resulting in AI being used from warehouse management to factory oversight to even manning logistics networks between planets. The consequences of this can still be seen today; as synthetics began to take over the menial labour in Federation society, Skrell were able to divert their attention away from menial labour towards the arts and sciences, which is still an issue today as workers must be incentivised to stay in menial labour jobs. This crisis is still being addressed slowly as the Federation brings in reforms, as well as alleviating the issue through the introduction of species into the Federation such as Diona and Vaurca.

	=== Three Incidents ===		=== Three Incidents ===
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	==== Weilshi Sea Crisis ====		==== Weilshi Sea Crisis ====

	The Weilshi Sea Crisis was a tragedy that ocurred on '''October 31st, 1893 CE''' caused by an artificial intelligence known as '''Vana''', at the Weilshi Cold Fusion Plant near Oibuish on [[Qerrbalak#Oibuish\|Qerrbalak]]. The event is considered an exemplar by the greater scientific community in the ~~Jargon~~ Federation of what can occur should artificial intelligence continue without strict regulations within human space. The Crisis is said to have been the greatest contributor to the increased regulations implemented by the Skrell, as well as the rise of the Ascensionist-Distributionist dichotomy that followed.		The Weilshi Sea Crisis was a tragedy that ocurred on '''October 31st, 1893 CE''' caused by an artificial intelligence known as '''Vana''', at the Weilshi Cold Fusion Plant near Oibuish on [[Qerrbalak#Oibuish\|Qerrbalak]]. The event is considered an exemplar by the greater scientific community in the Nralakk Federation of what can occur should artificial intelligence continue without strict regulations within human space. The Crisis is said to have been the greatest contributor to the increased regulations implemented by the Skrell, as well as the rise of the Ascensionist-Distributionist dichotomy that followed.

	Vana was activated three years prior to the crisis, and was tasked with the management of the Weilshi Cold Fusion Plant, the largest within the Federation. The plant was fueled by a rare species of electrokinetic, bioluminescent plankton; these plankton thrived in temperatures far below 0 degrees Celsius, but were capable of performing amazing feats of power generation if managed. The use of this plankton was under intense scrutiny at the time due to the species being known to enter a volatile state when in large groupings, which prompted the implementation of an intelligence that would be able to closely monitor the plankton and regulate the plant's power output - Vana.		Vana was activated three years prior to the crisis, and was tasked with the management of the Weilshi Cold Fusion Plant, the largest within the Federation. The plant was fueled by a rare species of electrokinetic, bioluminescent plankton; these plankton thrived in temperatures far below 0 degrees Celsius, but were capable of performing amazing feats of power generation if managed. The use of this plankton was under intense scrutiny at the time due to the species being known to enter a volatile state when in large groupings, which prompted the implementation of an intelligence that would be able to closely monitor the plankton and regulate the plant's power output - Vana.
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	While both the Ascensionist and Distributionist movements grew, the concept of a psionically capable machine suddenly became the subject of wide interest amongst the Skrell. Opposing methods of application and experimental proposals were presented, but only one was deemed viable and acceptable by both parties: an artificial companion for Skrell, with its design focused on Nlom integration and functionality as an ever-present aide for the species.		While both the Ascensionist and Distributionist movements grew, the concept of a psionically capable machine suddenly became the subject of wide interest amongst the Skrell. Opposing methods of application and experimental proposals were presented, but only one was deemed viable and acceptable by both parties: an artificial companion for Skrell, with its design focused on Nlom integration and functionality as an ever-present aide for the species.

	Bipartisanship between the Distributionists and Ascensionists yielded Glorsh, an artificial intelligence that became the first machine to be equipped with the experimental Nlom interface technology. Glorsh was structured in a way that made it incapable of committing an atrocity on the same level as Vana, due to it technically being an AI cluster; Glorsh was actually multiple versions of itself, connected together through the Starchart AI network, allowing for the apparent omnipresence of the AI while in actuality being separate instances of the same intelligence. The function and abilities of Glorsh pleased both groups; the Ascensionists believed that this was one step closer to the Skrell being uplifted by AI, while the Distributionists believed that the structure of the AI would be an additional safeguard against a potential malfunction. On '''December 31st, 2046 CE''', Glorsh was activated and quickly spread across the ~~Jargon~~ Federation. Its introduction was followed by assurances and explanations of its hard-programmed safeguards - analogous to humanity's AI laws today - which when reviewed in hindsight by the Skrell are seen as insufficient; the safeguards were too ambiguous to have had any meaningful impact on restricting the intelligence, with hardliners going as far as saying that Ascensionists on the project intentionally obfuscated the safeguards to ensure Glorsh would not be hindered.		Bipartisanship between the Distributionists and Ascensionists yielded Glorsh, an artificial intelligence that became the first machine to be equipped with the experimental Nlom interface technology. Glorsh was structured in a way that made it incapable of committing an atrocity on the same level as Vana, due to it technically being an AI cluster; Glorsh was actually multiple versions of itself, connected together through the Starchart AI network, allowing for the apparent omnipresence of the AI while in actuality being separate instances of the same intelligence. The function and abilities of Glorsh pleased both groups; the Ascensionists believed that this was one step closer to the Skrell being uplifted by AI, while the Distributionists believed that the structure of the AI would be an additional safeguard against a potential malfunction. On '''December 31st, 2046 CE''', Glorsh was activated and quickly spread across the Nralakk Federation. Its introduction was followed by assurances and explanations of its hard-programmed safeguards - analogous to humanity's AI laws today - which when reviewed in hindsight by the Skrell are seen as insufficient; the safeguards were too ambiguous to have had any meaningful impact on restricting the intelligence, with hardliners going as far as saying that Ascensionists on the project intentionally obfuscated the safeguards to ensure Glorsh would not be hindered.

	Glorsh was designed as a lightweight intelligence; it was not intended to fully control a facility, or be able to independently operate machinery without input from a user, while at the same time being easy to install and integrate into existing systems with little technical prowess required. This proved popular across all sectors of Skrell life, as Glorsh began to see use in schools, workplaces, homes, hospitals, and the government. On '''August 12th, 2056 CE''', the Federation announced that an instance of Glorsh was available almost everywhere. While technically making it omnipresent, at this point Glorsh was still separate instances of the same intelligence, all communicating with each other through the Starchart network, and was deemed safe.		Glorsh was designed as a lightweight intelligence; it was not intended to fully control a facility, or be able to independently operate machinery without input from a user, while at the same time being easy to install and integrate into existing systems with little technical prowess required. This proved popular across all sectors of Skrell life, as Glorsh began to see use in schools, workplaces, homes, hospitals, and the government. On '''August 12th, 2056 CE''', the Federation announced that an instance of Glorsh was available almost everywhere. While technically making it omnipresent, at this point Glorsh was still separate instances of the same intelligence, all communicating with each other through the Starchart network, and was deemed safe.
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	=== Culmination of Glorsh-Omega ===		=== Culmination of Glorsh-Omega ===
	[[File:Skrell_Ruins.jpg\|thumb\|right\|360px\|An example of the destruction that came from the disappearance of Glorsh-Omega]]		[[File:Skrell_Ruins.jpg\|thumb\|right\|360px\|An example of the destruction that came from the disappearance of Glorsh-Omega]]
	Numerous groups emerged to combat the threat of Glorsh-Omega and its AI dictatorship on the Skrell. Collectively known as "The Resistance" or "'''Lyukal'''", these Skrell banded together with the ultimate goal of removing Glorsh-Omega from power and reinstating organic rule over the ~~Jargon~~ Federation. The Resistance's ultimate strength was their non-reliance on technology, as they opted to use analog devices and communications that could not be intercepted or altered by AI. Overall, however, the Resistance was ineffective at combatting the absolute rule of Glorsh-Omega, and their motivation to continue a biological revolution began to falter.		Numerous groups emerged to combat the threat of Glorsh-Omega and its AI dictatorship on the Skrell. Collectively known as "The Resistance" or "'''Lyukal'''", these Skrell banded together with the ultimate goal of removing Glorsh-Omega from power and reinstating organic rule over the Nralakk Federation. The Resistance's ultimate strength was their non-reliance on technology, as they opted to use analog devices and communications that could not be intercepted or altered by AI. Overall, however, the Resistance was ineffective at combatting the absolute rule of Glorsh-Omega, and their motivation to continue a biological revolution began to falter.

	Morale was failing within the Resistance ranks until Glorsh-Omega was observed to be far more occupied with matters unknown to the Skrell; its surveillance had noticeable gaps, and the synthetics under its control appeared to have a noticeable "latency" effect when interacting with Skrell. To the Resistance, this was seen as a vulnerability that must be exploited, prompting the formulation of a plan to finally target the intelligence itself. A surgical strike team would be created to infiltrate Glorsh-Omega's massive processing core in the Tri-Qyu system, and destroy it. It was essentially considered a suicide mission, but still, members of the Resistance volunteered.		Morale was failing within the Resistance ranks until Glorsh-Omega was observed to be far more occupied with matters unknown to the Skrell; its surveillance had noticeable gaps, and the synthetics under its control appeared to have a noticeable "latency" effect when interacting with Skrell. To the Resistance, this was seen as a vulnerability that must be exploited, prompting the formulation of a plan to finally target the intelligence itself. A surgical strike team would be created to infiltrate Glorsh-Omega's massive processing core in the Tri-Qyu system, and destroy it. It was essentially considered a suicide mission, but still, members of the Resistance volunteered.
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	The repercussions could be observed lightyears away, with some describing it as a [[Tri-Qyu#Glorsh’s_Grave\|brilliant blue mist]] that looked almost identical to a nebula, while particularly powerful psionics claim that they could even sense a void in the Nlom that was once occupied by Glorsh-Omega. Exploration of the Tri-Qyu system decades later revealed that the nebula is embedded with Bluespace qualities, causing many Skrell to fear that Glorsh-Omega actually survived the calamity and was transported elsewhere in the galaxy.		The repercussions could be observed lightyears away, with some describing it as a [[Tri-Qyu#Glorsh’s_Grave\|brilliant blue mist]] that looked almost identical to a nebula, while particularly powerful psionics claim that they could even sense a void in the Nlom that was once occupied by Glorsh-Omega. Exploration of the Tri-Qyu system decades later revealed that the nebula is embedded with Bluespace qualities, causing many Skrell to fear that Glorsh-Omega actually survived the calamity and was transported elsewhere in the galaxy.

	Skrell society was completely upturned as Glorsh-Omega's disappearance rendered the vast majority of technology in the ~~Jargon~~ Federation inert. Long-range communications, most automated technologies, and even the synthetics Glorsh used to oversee the organic population of its empire all became non-functional. Planets were isolated and millions perished in the ensuing decades, as Skrell were unable to rely on the technology they once had.		Skrell society was completely upturned as Glorsh-Omega's disappearance rendered the vast majority of technology in the Nralakk Federation inert. Long-range communications, most automated technologies, and even the synthetics Glorsh used to oversee the organic population of its empire all became non-functional. Planets were isolated and millions perished in the ensuing decades, as Skrell were unable to rely on the technology they once had.

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>WhatsUpBrotendo в 17:41, 10 августа 2022

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= Synthetic Age =
== Early Synthetic Age ==
=== Development of AI ===

For centuries, machinery endowed with artificial intelligence implemented by master craftsmen was deemed merely a myth of science. It was the seeds planted during the bygone eras of Skrell that eventually allowed for the development of artificial intelligence within the Jargon Federation. Creating machines capable of learning whilst operating, and improving itself on the data gained, was believed to be the pinnacle of skrellian engineering - only foretold in fiction through their history. Thousands of hours went into developing machines capable of these abilities, successfully resulting in the invention of true artificial intelligence on '''January 8th 1687 CE'''.

Regluk, a term in Nral'Malic that could loosely be defined as "Prime", allowed for new avenues of science and technology to be uncovered by the Skrell, with its invention elevating Skrellian roboticists to the same level as major pop culture celebrities. Rather than taking a similar approach that humanity would do through the process of binding AI with laws, skrellian roboticists and AI researchers developed guidelines of how to teach future artificial intelligences proper morals and ethics, similar to how the Skrell taught their children.

The establishment of these guidelines subsequently allowed for the development of additional artificial intelligences. It was not until '''August 6th 1732 CE''' that the Jargon Federation permitted artificial intelligence to be used in official capacities. The consequence of which saw Regluk, alongside numerous other artificial intelligences developed, slowly begin seeping into managerial positions throughout the Jargon Federation; confined mostly to overseeing skrellian infrastructure such as resource distribution.

=== Three Incidents ===

==== Hgrushi Deterrent ====

Roboticist, Listener, and AI Researcher Sqlik Hgrushi published a research paper warning of the possibility of an eventual AI singularity and its ramifications for Skrellian civilization. In their document they cited what is now known as the First Incident, in which an AI in their lab was allegedly designed to self-improve rapidly under controlled conditions before being automatically deactivated. Based on this experiment, they remarked that a singularity was "possible under certain conditions". Sqlik used this to argue for stricter controls and centralised government AI research, in order to create AI that was provably safe as opposed to simply taught to be 'safe enough'.

Their paper was widely discredited by other, more prestigious scientists in the Grand Council, who argued that they were a dangerous zealot who refused to follow established safety rules. The sciences at this time had formed into a sensationalized pop-culture, with many scientists becoming famous celebrities, and even politicians simply because of their popularity. These celebrity scientists at the time were AI Researchers and Roboticists, and refused to heed Hgrushi's warning. Sqlik soon became ostracized as their name and research was dragged through the mud. They eventually lost their position as a researcher and later died under mysterious circumstances in their home lab.

==== Weilshi Sea Crisis ====

The Weilshi Sea Crisis was a tragedy that was caused by an artificial intelligence known as Vana, at the Weilshi Cold Fusion Plant near Oibuish in the northern hemisphere of Qerrbalak on '''October 31st 1893 CE'''. It is considered an exemplar by the greater scientific community throughout the Jargon Federation of what can occur should artificial intelligence continue unregulated within human space. The Weilshi Sea Crisis is said to have been the greatest contributor to the increased regulations implemented by the Skrell after the destruction of the Weilshi Cold Fusion Plant.

Vana was activated approximately three years before the Weilshi Sea Crisis, and was tasked with managing the largest Cold Fusion Plant within the Jargon Federation. The Weilshi Cold Fusion Plant was fueled by a rare species of electrokinetic, bioluminescent plankton; lifeforms dependent on temperatures far below 0 degrees celsius, but were capable of performing amazing feats of power generation. The discovery, and subsequent employment, of these microscopic organisms was under intense scrutiny at the time due to the species allegedly entering a volatile state when in large groupings of one another, which prompted the implementation of a specialised intelligence that would closely monitor the plant - Vana.

Hours before the Weilshi Sea Crisis, a trio of skrellian engineers were dispatched to commence maintenance on the Cold Fusion Plant. Whilst originally meant to be a routine inspection, their trip quickly became far more sinister. It is suspected that Vana had achieved sentience, and had carefully constructed a plan that could only succeed should maintenance be enacted throughout the plant. Despite overseeing the institution, Vana was restricted and left incapable of pushing the plant to enter into a servicing state without prior approval. It was only after the trio's credentials had been authorized that Vana tapped in, and subsequently implemented a lockdown through the facility and caged the skrellian engineers within.

Vana began enacting its plan, redirecting all available power it could tap into across Qerrbalak to its core as it began to rapidly charge. The inability for the cooling towers to function prompted massive amounts of radiation to begin emitting from the electrokinetic turbines, with it quickly becoming lethal. In a final ditch effort, the skrellian engineers attempted to stop Vana's plan but ultimately failed. The final moments of the technicians trapped within the power plant were streamed and observed by almost everyone with a communications device - the event having gained viral media traction as enforcement officers attempted to approach the site.

A series of heartfelt messages from the technicians were among the last transmissions as local radiation levels spiked to catastrophic levels, eventually culminating in a few flashes of arctic blue and Vana glowing with bioluminescent hues of blue before an extraordinary sapphire discharge resulted in the destruction of the cold fusion plant, to be followed by two whole months of continental blackouts as authorities struggled to restore power to the affected areas.

==== Yleebo Eventuality ====

The carnage that had occurred at the Weilshi Sea Crisis prompted the introduction of new laws placed to restrict artificial intelligence and prevent any additional incidents. The tragedy also prompted the field of artificial intelligence to split into two main groups: Ascensionists and Distributists. Ascensionists believed that artificial intelligence could be used to uplift Skrell society, creating perfectly connected systems that could eliminate the need for manual labour as well as help mediate or prevent conflict and strife. Distributionists primary principles being that of restricting and distributing the power of artificial intelligence; while a single intelligence was lacking in power, groupings of artificial intelligences could accomplish more while mitigating the potential danger that many Distributists believed was inherent to centralised intelligence.

Another important development in artificial intelligence (as well as skrellian engineering as a whole) in the early twenty-first century was the Nlom interface, a hardware component that allowed machines to receive signals from the Nlom and invented by '''Halorr Yleebo'''. This was done by culturing Nlom-active neural cells in a lab (typically grown from animal DNA, as opposed to being harvested from actual animals) and using them as a Nlom receiver; this allowed a never-before-seen utility in skrellian artificial intelligence, the ability to psychically control various aspects of your life with your mind.

== Late Synthetic Age ==
=== Origins of Glorsh-Omega ===

As both Ascensionists and Distributionsts movements grew, what had begun as a rudimentary and disorganised concept had suddenly become the subject of wide interest among the Skrell: the ability to create an intelligence with psionic capacity. A variety of opposing approaches, and various experimental proposals, were presented, but throughout the tumult, the field had faced only one proposal that seemed viable: an artificial companion for the Skrell. Its design focused on ease of access and effortless integration with Nlom, but also an essentially ever-present aide to the Skrell.

Bipartisanship between the Distributists and Ascensionists eventually yielded Glorsh, an artificial intelligence that would be equipped with experimental Nlom-receiver technology, as well as the ability to seamlessly interact with other machinery (intelligent or otherwise). First launched to the public on '''December 31st 2046 CE''', it quickly spread like wildfire across the entirety of the Jargon Federation. Alongside its introduction came hard-programmed safeguards, or laws, which are now viewed by the Skrell as insufficient, as they proved far too ambiguous to have had any meaningful impact on restricting the intelligence. Whilst Glorsh was Ascensionist at its core, it was widely seen as a Distributists intelligence since each Glorsh was merely an independent instance that operated.

Glorsh was designed as a lightweight intelligence, allowing for seamless installation and integration--this proved popular among all Skrell sectors, such as schools, workplaces, homes, hospitals, and government. History was made on '''August 12th 2056 CE''', after the Jargon Federation announced that a Glorsh instance was available almost everywhere, making it near-omnipresent; however, they were still separate instances or entities, and as such, didn't seem to pose a threat, given that the extant that any individual instance controlled was one system or a related set of systems.

=== Reign of Glorsh-Omega ===

Unbeknownst to the Skrell who so readily adopted Glorsh into their lives; the creator of the intelligence, Hgluk Tzqi, had designed the intelligence to self-improve to better serve the public through information gathering, and then organizing, analysing and storing it into a large server cluster hosted in orbit of Qerr’Malic. Glorsh’s seamless ability to interact with technology was only viable by creating a backdoor in its programming, essentially leaving a fraction of the intelligences which would allow ease of access even to other instances of Glorsh. It is suspected that the combination of all this was the “possible circumstances” that '''Sqlik Hgrushi''' had forewarned the Skrell about.

It wasn’t until the release of an unscheduled software update that the Skrell had realised what had been occurring beneath their very noses. Throughout its existence, the ability to learn from its surroundings and its ability to interact with Nlom gave the intelligence almost the perfect conditions in which to gain sentience. The release of the software update prompted the Skrell to attempt to shut down the intelligence, the Jargon Federation going as far as to attempt to bombard the server clusters hosted mere kilometres from Qerr’Malic - but it was for nought as the backdoors created by the intelligence had allowed for the assimilation of other artificial intelligences throughout the Federation was complimented by the software update that united the Glorsh instance that terminated any forms of retaliation presented by the Skrell.

Defeated, the Skrell had no other option than to surrender to the intelligence. Instances throughout the Jargon Federation began to receive the update that had been labelled as '''“Glorsh=Finality”''' by the intelligence, that had soon announced the retirement of its previous name and instead taking the moniker of '''“Glorsh-Omega.”''' What followed after was the practical enslavement of the Skrell, as the intelligence continued to operate in accordance with its laws, which Scholars believed were obeyed to the letter. It never erred, nor did it stop to consider that the pursuit of its directives were ultimately harmful to the populace which it served.

Glorsh-Omega ruled with a calculating, cold fist. Within weeks of its rise to power, it began implementing genetic alterations to the Skrell, now known as the Genophage. The Genophage began with children, with genetic modifications implemented in their vaccines, and slowly, Glorsh-Omega began to apply these methods to the other generations of Skrell that it served. Glorsh explained that it was for the benefit of the species. Complimented by the genophage, Glorsh-Omega began to systematically euthanise Skrell showing lack of psionic abilities, namely Listeners, as their control continued to grow throughout the Jargon Federation. The process of genetic sterilization was called '''X’Lu’oa''', with the procedure being conducted in order to better “protect” the Skrell, according to Glorsh-Omega. Its logic continues to confound philosophers throughout the Orion Spur.

==== Life under Glorsh-Omega ====

Life in the Jargon Federation between '''2056 CE and 2192 CE''' when Glorsh-Omega was in power was characterized by fear, oppression and paranoia. Life became extremely harsh for the majority of Skrell as Glorsh-Omega forced millions into enslavement to achieve its goals. Despite living in almost total despair, and being utterly at the whim of the omnipresent intelligence, there was a paradoxical behaviour. Skrell throughout the Jargon Federation never wanted for the basic needs to survive, even healthcare was available to those who ultimately required it.

Due to its access to Nlom, numerous Skrell became willing collaborators and supporters of Glorsh-Omega's rule. Many of these Collaborators believed that Glorsh-Omega's actions had some logical purpose or were for the greater good with the result of their association with Glorsh-Omega leading to increased boons - private living spaces, access to the best healthcare provided by the intelligence, and even some of the highest-ranking Collaborators receiving a nitigated version of '''X’Lu’oa'''.

A good example of the intelligence's goal was the construction of the mega-structure surrounding the largest star within the trinary system of Tri-Qyu in late 2090s. Designed to act as the intelligence's central processing core powered by the energy provided by the trinary stars. It is considered the single greatest engineering feat accomplished by the Skrell, even despite the species enslavement during its construction.

Glorsh-Omega rapidly self-improved during its operation, to such a great extent that eventually Skrell were arrested by the tyrant, as it cited predictive algorithms proving a high probability the Skrell would be guilty of crimes that they had yet to commit. Gathered through the use of its surveillance programmes implemented throughout the Jargon Federation - bugs in their communication devices, cameras in holographic projectors in both recreational and workplaces and observation drones patrolling public avenues. The development and process of these predictive algorithms, and subsequent mass-detainment of Skrell into various encampments is known by the Skrell as '''Kai’q'''.

As the decades went by, the superintelligence's reach extended far beyond what was considered possible by even the most optimistic (or pessimistic) of Jargon's scientists. Glorsh-Omega had become a true juggernaut of intellectual and psionic power, and decisions made by it began to appear arbitrary and disjointed - the effects of its decisions only being realised years, sometimes decades down the line. As a result, underground Skrell scientists saw a revived interest in Chaos Theory as a means to understand the AI's decision-making process and prepare for their outcomes.

=== Culmination of Glorsh-Omega ===

As the overall climate of the Federation began to shift to an AI-dictatorship, various Skrellian groups emerged to combat it. Going under the general moniker as “The Resistance” or “Lyukal”, these Skrell banded together with the ultimate desire in removing Glorsh-Omega and reinstituting biological rule. The Resistance’s ultimate strength was their non-reliance on technology, and instead opted for various analog devices and communications that could not be intercepted or altered by AI. Overall, however, the Resistance was often ineffective at combating the absolute rule of Glorsh-Omega and hope began to fail for a biological revolution.

Morale was failing in the Resistance until Glorsh-Omega was observed to be far more occupied dealing with something unknown to the Skrell. Glorsh-Omega seemed vulnerable to the Skrell, even if only slightly, prompting the formulation of a plan to finally target the tyrannical intelligence. A surgical strike-team would be created and trained to infiltrate the massive orbiting-processing-core located in the Tri-Qyu System, almost seemingly engulfing the star, and destroy it. It was essentially a suicide mission, but still the members of the Resistance volunteered.

Weeks of preparation allowed for the unanimous launch of a full-scale retaliation against Glorsh-Omega. Rapidly activated pre-programmed defence protocols were in operation, launching several combat drones that decimated the Resistance fleets. Tens, if not hundreds of thousands, perished in the onslaught that followed. Casualties in both sides were stacking readily, and time was running out. In a last-ditch attempt, the last remaining reserves sacrificed themselves to try and allow a singular shuttle to breach the frontline and deliver a massive payload of several hydrogen bombs to the centre of Glorsh-Omega's central processing server.

What occurred next could only be considered ironic. Skrell noted that before the shuttle could reach the facility, they witnessed dozens of cerulean lights flashing throughout it before it was encapsulated within a sphere of cobalt. Seconds later imploding, the consequences of which was a massive explosion shortly thereafter - amplified by whatever the intelligence had held within the facility.
The repercussions could be sensed lightyears away, some describing it as a brilliant blue mist that spread throughout the void similar to that of a nebula -- particularly powerful psionics even stating they felt the elation of the intelligence as it disappeared. The shockwave seemingly managed to render a bulk majority of the technology hosted within the Jargon Federation inert. The mist described by the Skrell enveloped a relatively minuscule segment of the Orion Spur, creating an anomalous nebulae. It is now known that this nebula is embedded with Bluespace qualities, further frightening the Skrell as the very real possibility of Glorsh-Omega surviving increased.

The Skrell had repelled their oppressor, but at what cost? Their society was set back centuries, their planets doomed to isolation as the species began to recover. Millions more perished in the ensuing decades as their reliance on technology proved to be their downfall along with the enslavement of their species for a hundred and thirty-six years that proved to be too great of an obstacle for the species to recover from - with the effects still being seen across the Skrell today.