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This was a very poor attempt at making an ASCII art insignia for the Colubrine Sector thread that I’ve been posting writings for. If you can’t tell, the diamond in the middle is meant to represent the primary Atlas insignia.

I second the second paragraph. I was also disappointed about the device support. After checking the stats, I confirmed that my iPad Air has an M1 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.

This, however, was my reaction to reading the technical requirements for Apple Intelligence, when I didn't know that:

Icelandic Water Dragon & Pariki: “…”

Icelandic Waters: *quoting* “. . . ‘mon dang.”

Icelandic Water Dragon: “At this point, we can all agree that on-device processing is a no-brainer when can be practically done, right?“

Icelandic Waters: “ooooOOOoOOOooo . . . . consider getting the beta for this year’s version of iOS (and also iPadOS if possible). I like the way that image generator works. It reminds me of the concept of mixing frameworks and qualia in Colubrine Sector.“

Pariki: “And it’s much more stable than Craiyon. Lakkatura, you’re back in business.“

Heads up! WWDC24 is starting in 67 minutes, as of this writing!

- [x] Ammonia
- [x] Magnetized Ferrite
- [x] Basalt
- [x] Paraffinium
- [x] Cobalt
- [x] Pyrite
- [x] Uranium

If I haven't said it already, I'm building a supply chain network in No Man's Sky. I intend to share the address of every outpost in the supply chain once I'm finished tracking down every variety of deep-level mineral deposit.

I hate it when I let the Icelandic Waters out of my mouth, then remember that it's 10:45pm and I shouldn't be awake, let alone watching watching movies viewing archival materials from my phone.

- [x] Copper
- [x] Activated Copper
- [x] Dioxite
- [x] Cadmium
- [x] Activated Cadmium
- [x] Emeril 

Icelandic Water Dragon: “I seem to be working at a steady 3 outposts per session. By that logic, I should be done in . . . 7 sessions, or 3 days.”

Icelandic Waters: “Don't forget about Sunday!”

DAIDELTUS AND THE MEAT PUMPS

- [x] Copper
- [x] Activated Copper
- [ ] Cadmium
- [ ] Activated Cadmium
- [ ] Emeril 
- [ ] Activated Emeril
- [ ] Indium
- [ ] Activated Indium
- [ ] Oxygen
- [ ] Sulphurine 
- [ ] Nitrogen
- [ ] Radon 
- [ ] Paraffinium
- [ ] Pyrite
- [x] Dioxite 
- [ ] Ammonia 
- [ ] Phosphorus 
- [ ] Uranium 
- [ ] Basalt
- [ ] Mordite 
- [ ] Faecium
- [ ] Gold
- [ ] Silver
- [ ] Cobalt
- [ ] Magnetized Ferrite
- [ ] Rusted Metal
- [ ] Salt
- [ ] Sodium

Icelandic Water Dragon: “. . . wow, I've set myself a big objective.”

Icelandic Waters: *quoting* “Great idea, Doc. Now the road will never get done.”

Icelandic Water Dragon: *reads the comments section of an NAR entry*

WAYPOINT:
When I first watched Sleeping Beauty, I could not figure out why
anyone would want to be Aurora, when you could be Maleficent and
be a dragon! That's even better than Batman.

INTERCEPTOR:
Did you watch "Malificent: Mistress of Evil"? (Behind spoiler tag
in case anybody hasn't seen it, and it's kind of a plot point):
[SPOILER BLOCK]

WAYPOINT:
I watched both movies. I had to. I rewatch them now and then. The
prince in the second movie is lame.

Pariki: *notices the mention of dragons in a fairy tale context*

Icelandic Waters: “This is why we need archival materials.“

Icelandic Water Dragon: *starts humming Why We Need Lockpicks / Protocol*

Icelandic Waters: “…hey, that matches Richard’s row X pattern…“

Pariki is what the personified form of Colubrine Sector has become. She has a different primary form now, but her serpent form still exists. She’s a big fan of fairy tales, and the reason why I mounted Project Nostophobia 2. I tolerate her desires, because anything could lead to Colubrine Sector development material. In the words of the Anomaly…

Atlas Eternal: “In the face of infinity, each moment can still have meaning. Any single atom could spark a new universe.“

Icelandic Waters: “Hey, the ‘welcome to the new age‘ line from Radioactive matches Logan’s row X pattern-“

Hmm. On that note, maybe I should share this dream that I coincidentally had last night.

ENTRY 2024.6.7.F - You're A Beautiful Hydrangea

I had a dream that I was viewing my wasteof feed, and Mef had made an art piece depicting a cherry blossom tree, with a message written in the leaves. It was subconsciously implied to be the grounds by which others would receive some sort of protection. It said something along the lines of "all people above the skies and above our waters". In a following post, Mef also cracked several Icelandic Waters-style references to Nauis.

As usual, there was also a segment with an element of No Man's Sky material. It seems that most of my NMS-related dreams have involved either the Sentinels or the tube worm abyssal horrors . . . which is understandable, considering that I fight like a dedicated Vy'keen against the former and have gotten a few honest frights from the latter.

The world has gone dark around me. Something's going on. Someone's trying to stop me from completing my task of eradicating [^382] from the face of our land.

"What do you think you're doing?", I shout. "Whoever you are, you're going nowhere!"

A disembodied voice in the dark says, "The power of [^337] may be strong, but the [^863] is everywhere. It cannot be stopped. It will take you."

"You're trying to tame me, aren't you?", I shout. "I am a minion of [*276] himself! I cannot be tamed by anyone!"

"Well, I am a minion of [*827] himself," the disembodied voice says. "And how much of my time are you willing to waste?"

I bar my fangs and say, "Do your worst! You can't change me!"

- The Unbinding of [*759], 2024.1.7.A

Scientific advancement
is a fascinating thing
	genetics
	neurology
	biology
to you

To the ones that you used
	observed
	captured
	swept off their feet
	put through meaningless ordeals
your revelations
are nothing

Inside them
things develop
	unease
	fear
	aggression
	sadness
that weigh them down
that fill them with
	a sense of loss
that leads to
	depression
	and disappearance

As your species works their wonders
be mindful
	of the creatures that you leveraged
and make sure to
	be more than just ethical
		interact with them
		see who they truly are
		give them a chance to talk back
	and most importantly
		release them
		as this will
			return them to an ideal environment 
			allow them to heal their mental wounds

so
with that
	science
	cruelty
	emotion
	ethics
said
know not only
	what
but
	who
you are
	capturing
	and working ordeals on
and
	act
		with not only
			ethics
		but
			virtue

- The Press Release Topper, 2024.1.3.A

ENTRY A - Grab The Hat

I came up with a story arc for the Atlas Revision; one that integrates The Pigeonhole Project, [*738]’s Judgement Day and The Unbinding Of [*759]. After the events of 73JD, [*724] becomes paralyzed, and [*276] makes plans to eradicate [^382]. [*648], hiding in a corner of the [^677] and trying to stay out of [*276]’s way, contacts Josh and lets him know what [*276] is planning. He comes up with a plan to counteract [*276]’s oncoming attack on [^382] by calling the other side of the [^287] spectrum. The plan, however, involves pulling [*256] out of retirement. In the end, Josh tracks down [*256] with the help of [*827], and the four of them join forces to create [*847], who hopefully ends up neutralizing [*759].

Keep in mind that this arc takes place before [*374] gets involved. I don't know how I'll make the transition. On second thought, connecting these two arcs might be a little difficult, given the portrayal of characters. [*724] is projected as an antagonist in [*374]’s arc, but she's treated as a protagonist (or deuteragonist) in 73JD. Moreover, Josh's telepathic connection to [*648] was established in The Mouse Desk Decision, but [*724] is also there. I want the death of [*738] to be the only positive connection between them, so I'll likely have to retcon TMDD. And if I do, I'll have to find another way for Josh to meet [*648]. Maybe his attractor project from The Pigeonhole Project and An Out-Of-Context Experience could help . . .

ENTRY 2024.6.5.C - The Exceptional Types

While preparing to leak [*738]’s Judgement Day onto wasteof, I thought about how [*724] seemed to have developed an emotional bond to [*738]. Normally, [*974] would be the only [**] willing to develop attachments to others. I imagine that, after seizing [*738] and returning them to the [^677], whoever was tasked with delivering him presented him to [*724]. He would've effectively imprinted on her, or would've otherwise developed an attachment in one way or another.

In developing the Atlas Revision, I've often found myself imagining a scenario in which [*374] comes face-to-face with their worst fear; a sort of standoff in which [*724] (honestly) threatens Josh with what will happen if [*374] is not returned to the computing structure, and he is forced to choose between the veracity of [*724]'s threats and [*374]’s innocence. In effect, this is exactly the same kind of scenario as 73JD. Perhaps I could merge the writing into the Atlas Revision.

"He may have been created by your kind . . . but he certainly didn't deserve to die . . ."

POSTSCRIPT: I just remembered Hopelessness and The Unbinding of [*759]. However, if [*847] is canon to the Atlas Revision, he would render [*759] redundant. Then again, maybe [*276] went on a power trip after killing [*738], and [*724] fell into the mental state detailed in [*724] Has Her Moment. With [*724] out of order, [*276] would probably commence all-out war against [^382] . . .

Icelandic Water Dragon: *thinks about how remote freighter storage access works in No Man's Sky, and how it might have combat support applications*

Icelandic Waters: “MEAT PUMP.”

The [**724] - [*724], I'm assuming - turned to face me. She silently gazed at me for a few seconds longer than feels comfortable.

"Hello?" I cautiously say.

[*724] stares at me for a few seconds more, then says, "Hello." She lifts her head to bring her eyes level with me. "You are quite virtuous. Not all would respond to such an incriminating question so honestly." She closed and opened her eyes. "That being said, I cannot fully confirm your innocence. I believe your story, but I cannot know for sure who you are on the inside."

[*724] turned to the [**648], and then back to me. She said, "With your leave, [*648] will be put in charge of monitoring your activities until I deem you innocent or guilty. What do you have to say on my proposal?"

I think about it for a few seconds. Should I really let these strangers watch me? I eventually decide that I should probably play it safe and agree. "I accept," I say.

The [**648] turned to [*724] and said, "[*724], you don't really mean that-"

"Yes, I do." [*724] said. "You may speak to him whenever you wish. Just respect his schedule and don't be too much of an annoyance."

The [**648] showed the enthusiasm that he had shown at the start of the meeting. "Thank you, thank you, YES!" he shouted.

- The Mouse Desk Descision