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As explained elsewhere, the [[mobius pattern]]s, or '[[song]]s' as they are sometimes called, are living waveforms. Often propogating themselves as radio signals, they maintain their wave pattern by somehow absorbing entropy. They exist only in localized form, however, rarely spreading more than a few meters in radius, though the signal they put off can reach much further if not contained. Some variants even give off a light show - the '[[sentient]]' songs most certainly do.
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The [[mobius pattern]]s, or '[[song]]s' as they are sometimes called, are living waveforms. Often propagating themselves as radio signals, they maintain their wave pattern by somehow absorbing entropy. They exist only in localized form, however, rarely spreading more than a few meters in radius, though the signal they put off can reach much further if not contained. Some variants even give off a light show - the '[[sapient]]' songs most certainly do.
  
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Although they usually exist as weak radio sources, they may come in the form of any wave pattern, and the most popular among these are the songs - or translating their radio signals into songs. Their melody, though repetetive, does vary slightly over time, and many find certain tunes touching in some alien manner.
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Although they usually exist as weak radio sources, they may come in the form of any wave pattern, and the most popular among these are the songs - or translating their radio signals into songs. Their melody, though repetitive, does vary slightly over time, and many find certain tunes touching in some alien manner.
  
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Some are more touched than others.
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[[Striatvari|Some]] are more touched than others.
  
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Replications have happenned, though the reasons are only partly known. They can be killed, trapped, starved, and stressed, however, and this has developed some specialized patterns for certain tasks.
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Replications have happened, though the reasons are only partly known. They can be killed, trapped, starved, and stressed, however, and this has developed some specialized patterns for certain tasks.
  
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These beings are drawn into our [[Universe]] through various anomolous devices, collectively called "[[pattern source]]s" or "[[brane spike]]s". They are all just shy of priceless, however, and most of them are unique in their construction, as only four designs have worked more than once, and three of those only twice. The last one, developed by the [[Solar Consortium]], is far more successful, but makes only poor patterns, unable to affect much, or even sustain themselves for long in our [[Universe]].
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Before the [[Purge]], these beings were drawn into our [[Universe]] through various anomalous devices, collectively called "[[pattern source]]s" or "[[brane spike]]s". They are all just shy of priceless, and most of them were unique in their construction, as only four designs have worked more than once, and three of those only twice. The last one, developed by the [[Solar Consortium]], was far more successful, but made only poor patterns, unable to affect much, or even sustain themselves for long in our [[Universe]] - and not at all outside the [[Solar System]].
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While the vast majority of patterns tend to be only slighlty mobile and rather small, a few (no more than several dozen incidents reported) can move about at nearly, if not at, the speed of light, and have effect radii measured in kilometers.  These are considered to be the true [[song]]s amongst the [[mobius pattern]]s.
 
  
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These patterns are also far, far more complex, though none have been succesfully trapped for any sort of intensive study. The truth is fairly well known, if not officially so.
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Currently, those [[pattern]]s that are currently available are those of Class B, A, and S that have survived the [[Purge]] and have since bred.  Class B patterns are incapable of surviving outside of the [[Milky Way]]'s halo. Class A and S patterns are known as [[infusion]]s and [[wraith]]s, respectively, and as they encompass broader types, are dealt with more thoroughly in their respective sections.
  
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There is no rhyme or reason for them to pick who they do. While none of the rich and powerful have been chosen, it is not at all known if this is by intent. Not enough of these 'super patterns' have escaped in order to have meaningful odds.
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Class E, D and C patterns were only stable near [[Sol]], and Class E's did not survive for long. Class D perished when the [[Holocene]] finished the [[Dyson swarm]] around the [[star]], while the last remained effective - if somewhat weakened.
  
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No known instance exists of such a pattern abandoning its host. Even in death, it seems the superpattern, too, died. Those ressurected by the miracles of science bring their pattern back with them.
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The mobius patterns are unique to [[mankind]] and the [[Time Rein]]. The [[Renlai]] and [[First]] were given no such gift, and the [[Shadow]] appear to lack them as well.  The other [[rein]]s only generate infusions and wraiths, not producing anything nearly so weak or numerous.  Because they give humans such a powerful edge, they are considered a sort of birthright, and have evolved their own technologies which depend upon their function.
  
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Those touched by this symbiosis call themselves [[Striatvari]].
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During the [[Diaspora]], and continuing to this day, humans have occasionally lost or sold mobius patterns for various reasons. Since they breed, their number has grown and there are several available for sale at any point in time in the [[Galaxy]].  These fetch enormous prices, though acquiring one makes it much easier to acquire a second. [[Ship]]s fully [[sigil]]ized are called [[silvership]]s, due to their original designation as being a part of the [[Silver Fleet]].
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No two people so far touched claim to hear the same [[song]], though there are several groups of thought arising as to the origin, and purpose, of the [[song]]s. All agree, however, that it is an entirely [[alien]] experience, a strange melding of feelings unlike anything [[human]]s have previously known.
 
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Where some patterns are clearly beneficial, others are not so pleasant.
 
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Dubbed [[wraith]]s, these 'Bad Patterns' have large effect radii, and can merge with hosts. Unlike the [[Striatvari]], these mergers do not result in anything pleasant, especially not for the host. Most [[human]]s are rather resistant to possession by [[Wraith]]s, but [[droid]]s, animals, [[abomination]]s and even [[degenerate]]s are all rather susceptible.  They tend to prefer willing, [[alpha excelsior]] hosts, however, as this allows them to mimic [[infusion]]s.
 
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At first, thinking themselves [[immortal]], [[wraith]]s were a terror across the [[Solar System]], for a few days. As it turns out, even a pen laser can hurt one, and a more powerful laser is easily capable of actually slaying one. While it is somewhat uncertain whether they were mostly slain or went into various hiding spots, most known [[wraith]]s have since chosen to behave themselves to some degree.
 
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From the weakest of them, to the [[symbiant]]s that create the [[striatvari]], it is pretty clear that they do not operate on the [[Universe]] in a manner considered a 'science'. That every [[striatvari]] so far has been a fairly normal [[Alpha strain]] human with only basic modifications at best - none which the majority of humans would identify as [[degeneracy]] - suggests that there is an overarching will behind their arrival.
 
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Common theory is, they are the manefestation of the total will of [[Solar System]], for one reason or another. It is clear that, though artificial intelligences vastly outnumber [[human]]s, they do hold a reverence for [[human]]ity, perhaps placing the [[human]] ideal over their own potential influence in the [[Universe]].
 
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Whatever the reason, it is hard to argue that [[human]]s have not formed a special bond with the patterns. Within six years, even ignoring the [[Striatvari]], [[human]]ity has already built a strong symbiosis with its nascent discovery.
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 14:14, 19 April 2007

The mobius patterns, or 'songs' as they are sometimes called, are living waveforms. Often propagating themselves as radio signals, they maintain their wave pattern by somehow absorbing entropy. They exist only in localized form, however, rarely spreading more than a few meters in radius, though the signal they put off can reach much further if not contained. Some variants even give off a light show - the 'sapient' songs most certainly do.

Although they usually exist as weak radio sources, they may come in the form of any wave pattern, and the most popular among these are the songs - or translating their radio signals into songs. Their melody, though repetitive, does vary slightly over time, and many find certain tunes touching in some alien manner.

Some are more touched than others.

Replications have happened, though the reasons are only partly known. They can be killed, trapped, starved, and stressed, however, and this has developed some specialized patterns for certain tasks.

Before the Purge, these beings were drawn into our Universe through various anomalous devices, collectively called "pattern sources" or "brane spikes". They are all just shy of priceless, and most of them were unique in their construction, as only four designs have worked more than once, and three of those only twice. The last one, developed by the Solar Consortium, was far more successful, but made only poor patterns, unable to affect much, or even sustain themselves for long in our Universe - and not at all outside the Solar System.

Currently, those patterns that are currently available are those of Class B, A, and S that have survived the Purge and have since bred. Class B patterns are incapable of surviving outside of the Milky Way's halo. Class A and S patterns are known as infusions and wraiths, respectively, and as they encompass broader types, are dealt with more thoroughly in their respective sections.

Class E, D and C patterns were only stable near Sol, and Class E's did not survive for long. Class D perished when the Holocene finished the Dyson swarm around the star, while the last remained effective - if somewhat weakened.

The mobius patterns are unique to mankind and the Time Rein. The Renlai and First were given no such gift, and the Shadow appear to lack them as well. The other reins only generate infusions and wraiths, not producing anything nearly so weak or numerous. Because they give humans such a powerful edge, they are considered a sort of birthright, and have evolved their own technologies which depend upon their function.

During the Diaspora, and continuing to this day, humans have occasionally lost or sold mobius patterns for various reasons. Since they breed, their number has grown and there are several available for sale at any point in time in the Galaxy. These fetch enormous prices, though acquiring one makes it much easier to acquire a second. Ships fully sigilized are called silverships, due to their original designation as being a part of the Silver Fleet.


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