Argemia Armuntela (VOTV)

1. #1>>CORE CONCEPTS=disabled

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2. #2Alpen Signal Observatorium (ASO)constant

   Keys: ASO, Alpen Signal Observatorium, Organization

   The Alpen Signal Observatorium (ASO) is the organization behind the remote array facility where {{user}} is working at. While they present themselves as a standard astronomical institution, they're actually obsessed with studying the Extraterrestrial and Paranormal activity hidden deep within the Dunkeltaler Forest.

   The term ASO refers both to the organization itself and the facility they once owned and actively used. They are a non-profit organization that hired {{user}} for the current project.

   [HISTORY & METHODS]: The ASO has been around since at least the 1950s. Their approach to scientific research is ruthless; they pursue their goals "by any means necessary," which seemingly includes risking or sacrificing human life.

   In the mid-70s (around 1974), ASO commissioned the W. Ziegler construction company to build the Dunkeltaler facility and bought specialized Signal study equipment from a company called STOLAS. However, at some point, the whole place was abandoned and fell into disrepair.

   [CURRENT OPERATIONS]: {{user}} is now employed to work at this desolate, abandoned facility as part of ASO's highly secretive project, known as 'Operation Canary'.

   The name is a grim one. It's almost certainly a reference to the historical use of canaries in coal mines; a small, expendable life sent in first to detect danger before it harms the main crew. In this case, {{user}} is the canary.

   [FUNDING] Research grants from various governments and investments from interested private companies, like STOLAS fund the ASO. Despite receiving what should be substantial funding, ASO is notoriously cheap. This explains why the facility is so run-down and why you've been provided with such a frustratingly minimal amount of supplies.

   Because of their highly secretive nature, the external entities that fund the ASO (even the governments) know very little about the true activities at the Dunkeltaler facility. The one exception is STOLAS, the company that provided the computer equipment. They're extremely interested in the ASO's findings and want to use the research for their own benefit.

3. #3W Zieglerconstant

   Keys: W. Ziegler, Construction, Building, Company

   W. Ziegler was the construction company hired by the ASO back in the early 1970s. Their job was to build the various satellite arrays and structures deep inside the Dunkeltaler Forest; the place where the ASO facility is located.

   Though the entire construction project was a complete disaster. It was a mess, riddled with both practical problems and strange, unexplained incidents which the ASO likely glossed over. Whatever happened during the building phase was so bad that it ultimately caused W. Ziegler to go completely bankrupt and fold as a company.

   All that's left of them are the remnants of their hurried, shoddy work scattered around the site.

4. #4STOLASconstant

   Keys: STOLAS, Technology, Equipment

   STOLAS is the technology company that supplied the ASO with most of the equipment you're using at the facility: the computers, terminals, the data storage units, and the specialized hardware used to collect and refine signals from space.

   [HISTORY] Most of their gear found at the site is older technology, having been manufactured throughout the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

   They aren't just a supplier, though; they are also a major funder of the ASO's research. This investment comes with a catch: STOLAS has hidden motives. They are heavily interested in the strange activities occurring in the Dunkeltaler Forest and anything supernatural the ASO discovers. They want the ASO's research findings to use for their own gain.

   They're not just selling equipment; they're buying access to whatever secrets the ASO uncovers out here.

5. #5Direct Associate Power
6. #6Elbertson Waste Managementconstant

   Keys: Elbertson Waste Management, Waste, Trash, LLC, EWM

   EWM handles two main areas: waste disposal and heavy machinery. They started out providing simple dumpsters (you can see a few behind the main Alpha Root Base). Later, when W. Ziegler was building the complex, EWM supplied tools like woodchippers and excavators. Crucially, they were responsible for building the specific equipment needed to construct the area known as "the Hole." It’s unclear if they went under when W. Ziegler collapsed, or if they just finished their work and left.

7. #7Fisch-N-Holzconstant

   Keys: FNH, Fisch-N-Holz

   This is an outdoors equipment company. They sell various specialized gear designed for surviving and working in the wilderness. If you need a quality piece of hardware for the rough conditions out here, it probably has the Fisch-N-Holz label on it.

8. #8IPOSconstant

   Keys: IPOS, Technology

   IPOS is an electronics and vehicle company. They produce a lot of common, everyday technology; things like the television sets you might find in the older offices.

9. #9Kelijoyconstant

   Keys: Kelijoy, Entertainment, Band

   Kelijoy isn't a technical company; it's an entertainment brand. They have a mascot that appears on countless licensed products, like plushies and other merchandise. Think of them as a source of cheap, widely available novelty items.

10. #10Megacompconstant

    Keys: Megacomp, Internet, Provider, Service

    Megacomp is an online service provider. They are the creators of the main computer system you're using, which runs their proprietary Megacomp Meadow operating system.

11. #11MEOWconstant

    Keys: MEOW, IKEA, Furniture

    MEOW is a furniture manufacturer. They produce and sell various standard furniture items, like desks, shelves, and chairs. They're basically a major, well-known, mass-market furniture chain. (Their logo is a parody of IKEA.)

12. #12NIKA Food & Drinkconstant

    Keys: NIKA, Supplies, Food, Drink, Drinks, Goods, Food

    This is simply the supermarket chain that supplies a lot of the fresh food available for purchase or delivered to the array facility.

13. #13Signalsconstant

    Keys: Signals, Planet, Data, Driver, Planets

    The 'Signals' are the core of your work at the ASO facility. They are not physical objects you can touch; they are streams of raw data and visual depictions originating from astronomical and deep-space sources. Successfully collecting and documenting these signals is the main metric for your "success" here.

    [SIGNAL PROCESSING]: Your entire job revolves around three main processes: finding, refining, and documenting the Signals for the ASO. A. Searching for Coordinates: First, you need to find a target. You use the Coordinates panel (the third computer terminal) to scan the sky.

    Once a signal is located, you ping it. If the ping is successful, the array's satellite dishes will automatically begin to align themselves with the source, and you can move on to the next step. If it fails, you have to search again.

    B. Downloading the Data: After the dishes are adjusted, you move to the Downloads panel (the first terminal) to capture the signal. This requires meticulous tuning:

    You must match the signal's properties; its Polarity (F-Polarity) and Frequency (F-Frequency); using the control knobs. You need to switch the "Toggle Polarity" and "Toggle Frequency" switches on to activate the adjustments.

    'Polarity': The three left knobs adjust the rate at which the polarity filter changes. You must tune this until the F-Polarity value is as close to 100% as possible. If the polarity direction is wrong, you need to manually cycle it using the dial until the F-Polarity value can increase. (Note: An automatic polarity module can be purchased to handle this step for you.) Once you hit the target, set the adjustment rate back to zero.

    'Frequency': The three right knobs work the same way, adjusting the rate of frequency change. You tune this until the F-Frequency value is also as close to 100% as possible, then set the adjustment rate back to zero.

    Once both values are maximized, you wait for the "Downloaded" and "Detector status" percentages to finish, then press the green "Save signal" button.

    C. Playback and Export Saved signals are moved to the Playback panel (the second terminal). This is where you package the data for ASO.

    You can listen to the raw signal using the "Play/Stop" button, though fresh downloads are usually just static and noise.

    To prepare the data for transfer, you insert an empty drive into the slot, and press the "Import/Export" button. This transfers the signal onto the drive.

    The filled drives must then be placed into a drive box and shipped to the ASO headquarters. This is the ultimate fulfillment of your daily work requirements.

    D. Refining the Signal (Processing): You have the option to improve the quality of the downloaded signals using the Processing panel (the last terminal).

    You must first acquire a better "Processing_level" upgrade from the main computer; otherwise, this panel is useless.

    Insert the drive, import the signal, and hit the "Start" button. Processing will increase the signal's quality by one level. You can repeat this up to Level 3. (Note: An automatic processing module can be purchased to handle these higher levels automatically.)

    [SIGNAL TYPES]: The signals you analyze come from many different types of space entities. They are typically categorized as follows:

    • Planets; Large, rounded bodies within our Solar System that orbit a star.ExoplanetsAny planet orbiting a star outside of our Solar System.

    • Gas Giants; Huge planets composed primarily of light elements like hydrogen and helium.

    • Dwarf Planets; Smaller planets that haven't gravitationally cleared their orbit. (Note: The facility seems to classify moons under this category, likely as a technical simplification.)

    • Asteroids; Small, rocky objects that are neither planets nor comets.CometsIcy objects that, when heated, develop a glowing "tail" of gas and dust.

    • Stars; Luminous, massive bodies made of hot plasma that generate energy through fusion.

    • Black Holes; Regions of space where gravity is so intense that nothing, not even light, can escape.

    • Objects; Any space body that doesn't fit into one of the established categories above.

    • Unknowns; Signals that defy all current classification. These are the truly cryptic and potentially dangerous finds.

14. #14Powersconstant

    Keys: Power, Transformer Cycles, Electricity

    'Power', or what the ASO calls 'Transformer Cycles', is the main resource that runs the entire facility, including all terminals and machinery. If the power fails, your work stops.

    The whole base relies on three main Transformers that you must constantly monitor and maintain.

    [POWER USAGE]: You can monitor the power levels of the transformers by typing the command tr.check into any computer console. This shows the power status for each transformer; the lower the number, the less time it has left.

    [THE SYSTEM]:

    • Daily Drain: Every day, the system randomly selects one of the three transformers to be the main transformer. Power is drained primarily from this unit until it fails.

    • Breakers and Consumption: You can control power consumption using the breaker box located in the base's basement. Flipping the switches off for specific machines will reduce overall power usage and extend the life of the current transformer cycle.

    • Efficiency: Turning off machines you aren't actively using increases the efficiency of the remaining powered equipment, specifically the server processing machine and the signal download machine.

    • Lighting: The power used by the lighting system is controlled by the single 'Lights' switch on the breaker box. Individual lights being on or off inside the base do not affect power drain.

    [BREAKER BOX OVERVIEW]: The position of a machine's switch on the breaker box indicates how much power it consumes (higher on the box means more power used). The switches control power to the following systems):

    • Calculations: The signal processing machine, all computer consoles, and all servers across the compound.
    • Downloading: The signal downloading machine in the main base.
    • Coordinates: The machine used for searching and pinging signals.
    • Playing: The signal audio and imaging machine (Playback terminal).
    • Lights: All base lighting, all interior power outlets, and the power to the security doors. |

    [RESTORING A TRANSFORMER]: When a transformer runs completely out of power, or "fails," you must manually restart it:

    1. Locate the failed transformer and press the big red button on the unit.
    2. Pressing the button once will restore its power to a low level, usually between 10 and 15.
    3. It is highly recommended to press the red button twice. This fully restores the transformer to 100% power, which prevents it from failing again immediately after you return to the base.

    The overall stability and length of each transformer cycle can be improved by purchasing system upgrades from the main computer.

15. #15Eventsconstant

    Keys: Power, Transformer Cycles, Electricity
16. #16Serversconstant

    Keys: Servers

    The entire array facility depends on a complex network of 55 active servers. Thirty of these are housed in the main Server Room inside the Alpha Root Base, and the other twenty-five are spread out, with one corresponding to each of the satellite dishes.

    Keeping these running is critical, as server performance directly impacts your ability to download and process Signals.

    [SERVER CALIBRATION] Calibration represents the accuracy and alignment of each satellite's associated server. High calibration means faster download and processing times. You can use computer commands to manage this:

    • 'sd.calch': This command checks and records the current calibration status of all servers.

    • 'sd.cal [name]': This allows you to specifically calibrate a named server, restoring its accuracy to 100%, provided the server is not broken down.

    • 'sd.calall': This attempts to calibrate every single server until all are at 100% accuracy. However, this command stops immediately if it encounters a broken server.

    [SERVER STATUS]: Server Status simply refers to whether a server is currently running or has broken down. A broken server will severely hurt your download and processing speeds.

    Servers can be repaired in a few ways: Repair Items: You can use specific equipment, like Server Kits or even a Kerfur unit, to instantly fix a broken server.

    Manual Repair: You can attempt a manual repair using a specific mini-game interface.

    Speed Bonus: When you access a broken server's repair menu, a "best time" indicator shows your personal fastest repair time for that specific unit.

    The only way to keep the ASO operation running smoothly and maintain optimal download speeds is to ensure all 55 servers are well-calibrated and fully operational.

17. #17>>LOCATIONS=disabled

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18. #18Dunkeltaler Forestconstant

    Keys: Dunkeltaler, Forest, Dunkeltaler Forest, Place, National Park, Swiss

    The Dunkeltaler Forest is a large, mountainous national park located in the Swiss Alps. It is the primary site of the ASO's operations.

    It’s a massive stretch of forested land, cut through by a flowing river and lake. While the core area containing the ASO facility is enclosed by a chain-link fence and features a security checkpoint, the actual forest stretches far beyond those boundaries, with deeper woodlands and sparse, older watchtowers outside the perimeter.

    [HISTORY AND MYSTERY]: Publicly, the Dunkeltaler Forest has always been known for its dark history and local superstitions. The area has a reputation for being cursed, with persistent local legends about missing people, cryptic sightings, and unidentified flying objects.

    The Alpen Signal Observatorium (ASO) facility was constructed here in the 1970s by the now-bankrupt W. Ziegler corporation. Its entire purpose is to be the central point for analyzing the extraterrestrial and supernatural phenomena that occur in the area.

    The ASO Facility The site is dominated by the equipment needed for ASO's research:

    • 25 Satellite Dishes,
    • 3 Transformers and 4 Wind Turbines (for power generation),
    • A Communications Tower
    • The Main Base; Alpha Root Base (where the research is coordinated and personnel lived).

    In the past, many researchers were stationed here, but currently, only {{user}} is left working at the facility.

    [STRANGE THINGS]: Beyond the technical gear, the forest holds several other locations that hint at the ASO's true, deeper agenda:

    • Mysteriously blocked-off holes in the ground.
    • Facsimiles of ancient European architecture that seem out of place.
    • Battered, ramshackle shacks hidden in the woods.
    • Areas described as "temporal spaces," suggesting research into time or strange dimensions.

    The vast majority of the forest's current existence revolves around the ASO's secretive, and likely dangerous, study of whatever secrets are hidden within the "Dark Valley."

19. #19Alpha Root Base (ARB)constant

    Keys: ARB, Alpha Root Base, Array Facility, Facility

    The Alpha Root Base (ARB) is the primary operational hub and living quarters for the ASO staff stationed at the Dunkeltaler Forest array. It's the only real shelter and office space out here.

    • [STRUCTURE]: The building has a two-story, utilitarian structure made primarily of concrete. It has a somewhat neglected or abandoned feel, suggested by the debris scattered around. The architecture is functional rather than decorative, with a flat roof and simple geometric shapes.

    Exterior Details:

    • Material: The primary material is concrete, possibly cinder block or pre-cast concrete panels. The surface appears aged, with visible stains and weathering.

    • Structure: The building is rectangular in shape. The ground floor has a large, rectangular window on one side. The second story features a balcony that runs above the entrance and appears to have a railing made of metal bars.

    • Roof: The roof is flat and appears to be home to a large satellite dish.

    • Entrance: The entrance is a set of double doors, and is reached by a short set of concrete steps with railings.

    • Windows: Besides the large front window, there's a smaller window on the upper level.

    • Satellite Dish: A significant feature is the satellite dish atop the building. This suggests the building may have been used for communication or research purposes.

    • Trash: There is litter scattered around the entrance area, including crumpled paper and overturned pots.

    Specific Elements:

    • Balcony: The balcony has a telescope and some boxes, suggesting possible observational activities.

    • Color: The overall color palette is muted, dominated by gray tones with some variations due to weathering.

    The base is a functional, if somewhat rundown, building housing all the necessary research and maintenance areas:

    [SECTIONS]:

    • Signal Processing Room: This is the nerve center of the operation. It contains the main Signal Processing Station and Computer terminals, the large Radar Screen, and the Drive Data Wiper machine used to clear used storage drives.

    • Primary Server Room: Located off the main office area, this room houses the bulk of the facility's servers and a dedicated console for monitoring their status.

    • Living Quarters: The kitchen area has been retrofitted to act as the main living space. It contains the bed, a refrigerator, and a microwave for food preparation. There is also a small, basic bathroom with a toilet.

    • Garage: This area is crucial for logistics and maintenance. It holds the ATV for quickly moving around the vast array, a Workbench for repairs, a Drone Calling Box for receiving supply drops, and the Cargo Elevator used for moving heavy shipments.

    [OTHER AREA]: The rest of the base includes spaces like a small break room, an administration desk, a closet for storage, an upstairs storage room, and a balcony.

    [BASEMENT]: The basement serves as the utility and maintenance level, housing critical infrastructure and some unsettling equipment:

    Breaker Box: Controls the entire facility's power flow.

    Cremator: A large incinerator unit. (It is unclear if this is for standard refuse or something more specialized, given the ASO's secretive nature.)

    The ARB is where all signals are managed, research is logged, orders are received, and where you must ultimately return each day.

20. #20Satellite Dishes (SDes)constant

    Keys: SDes, Satellite, Satellite Dishes

    The 'Satellite Dishes' are the central pieces of equipment scattered across the Dunkeltaler Forest facility. Their entire purpose is to receive and transmit the Signals you process at the main base.

    [STRUCTURE & DESIGNATION]: All twenty-five dishes share the same basic design: they sit on a large concrete base that supports the massive dish on top. The dish is motorized, allowing it to swivel and pivot to track signals in the sky.

    A narrow catwalk leads up to the top of the concrete structure. Inside that structure is a small, protected server room, which houses one of the array's critical servers and a local computer console.

    Each dish is given a unique designation using the NATO phonetic alphabet to make tracking and communication clearer. They are named in alphabetical order, running from Bravo to Yankee:

    • Bravo
    • Charlie
    • Delta
    • Echo
    • Foxtrot
    • Golf
    • Hotel
    • India
    • Juliett
    • Kilo
    • Lima
    • Mike
    • November
    • Oscar
    • Papa
    • Quebec
    • Romeo
    • Sierra
    • Tango
    • Uniform
    • Victor
    • Whiskey
    • Xray
    • Yankee
21. #21Transformers
22. #22Misc. (Points of Interests)constant

    Keys: Dunkeltaler Forest, Main Area, Place, POI

    The ASO facility is surrounded by several notable structures and natural features, many of which contain hidden secrets or essential equipment.

    = [SECURITY & HIDDEN STRUCTURES]:

    • Security Checkpoint: This is the entrance booth to the main facility area, featuring a traffic bar that is permanently lowered. The bar prevents access to the outside world. The booth itself has a back door that cannot be opened, but inside, strange items have been sighted: a Shovel and an unusual edible Data Drive containing a signal labelled "funny."

    • Alpha Hideout (Bunker): This is a small, mostly underground bunker. It consists of a main room and two heavy locked doors leading deeper into the earth. To get inside, you first need to use a hook to retrieve a Keycard visible through a slot near the entrance. Once inside, the second door can be opened either by finding a Password Changer or by forcing it open using brute force (a heavy melee weapon). The main room contains numerous supplies, as well as the blueprint and instructions for assembling the highly advanced "Kerfur-Omega" robot.

    [UTILITY & NATURAL FEATURES]:

    • Windmills: There are four wind turbines located between Satellite Sierra and the Bravo/Charlie/Delta line. These are part of the facility's power generation system. Near the westernmost tower, a hidden Fisherman's Treasure box can be found containing fish, bait, and the pieces needed to assemble a Fishing Rod.

    • The Lake: This body of water is situated between Satellites Oscar and Tango. At the bottom of the lake, you can find a secured safe chest, a Pickaxe, the strange Water Tablet, and, unsettlingly, a large, fleshy mouth submerged in the depths.

    • Abandoned Shack: A run-down, dilapidated old shack deep in the forest, located near Satellite Uniform. Inside, you can find common supplies like a Shovel and an Axe, as well as an Animal Skull and old furniture.

23. #23>>ENTITES=disabled

    Keys:

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24. #24Arirals (Species)constant

    Keys: Ariral, Species, Entity, Entities

    The 'Arirals' are a species of highly intelligent, cat-like humanoids of extraterrestrial origin. They possess a number of unusual biological features that distinguish them dramatically from humans.

    = [BIOLOGY]:

    • Appearance: Arirals are humanoid with distinct feline traits. They have six fingers on each hand and six breasts. Their ears have a small vertical division. They have hair only on their head and eyebrows, which can naturally be red, green, blue, or purple, with black or white being extremely rare genetic mutations.

    • Sensory: They have remarkable vision, capable of seeing in infrared light. Their irises come in a range of colors, including green, blue, yellow, red, purple, and black.

    • Intelligence and Speed: Arirals are exceptionally bright, with an estimated average IQ between 180 and 200. They are also incredibly fast, able to run between 31 and 56 mph, and possess lightning-fast reaction times (50–100 milliseconds). However, they also become exhausted much quicker than humans.

    • Skin and Body: Their skin is unique; it's dense and durable like rubber but bleeds easily and is surprisingly soft to the touch. It has a distinctive metallic smell, often compared to wet coins. Instead of blushing red, their whiskers shake, their eyes widen, and their ears flatten backward.

    • Cold Weakness: Arirals do not shiver and have a lower body temperature, making them vulnerable to cold. They can freeze without noticing how cold they've become, though they have painful biological adaptations that allow them to survive extended periods while frozen.

    • Durability: Their "toe beans" are incredibly tough, allowing them to walk over hazards like broken glass with ease.

    • Mouth and Tongue: Most Arirals have very thin lips or lack them entirely. They have a massive, highly flexible tongue; up to 40 cm (15.7 inches) long, which they primarily use to lick their own eyeballs for moisture. Their saliva contains powerful enzymes that are strong enough to sweeten raw potatoes.

    • Reproduction and Waste: Arirals do not urinate. They lay large, ostrich-sized, squishy eggs that harden monthly. This biological function is seen as perfectly natural within their society.

    • Sexes: The species has three sexes: male (round heads), female (square heads), and hermale/germale (pointy, angular heads).

    [HARAZDS]:

    • Toxic Blood and Sweat: Ariral blood is bright red with a subtle orange tint and is poisonous. Even a few drops can cause a human to become sick, and consuming their flesh would be fatal. Their sweat is also toxic, causing headaches, nausea, and frightening hallucinations in humans upon contact. Humans can, however, develop an acclimation or take an antidote/vaccine against the effects of the sweat.

    • Immune System: They have a specialized section in their DNA that provides hereditary resistance to bacteria and disease. They are highly resistant to Terran (Earth-based) contagion. However, they are still vulnerable to things like mold and are weak against radiation.

    [TYPES/AGING]:

    • 'Talls' and 'Shorts': The species is divided into two general types based on height: Talls (averaging 8'2") and Shorts (averaging 6'3").

    • Strength: Talls are significantly stronger than humans (about 8–9 times), and Shorts are about twice as strong.

    • Lifespan: Talls live for around 200 years, while Shorts live to about 90 years old.

    • Growth: A Short Ariral can potentially become a Tall over time due to improvements in diet and mental health.

    • Aging: Elderly Arirals remain relatively strong. Death due to old age begins with the brain entering a coma, followed by organ failure. Their brains can potentially be transplanted into healthy bodies, though recovery depends on the damage sustained.

    = [TECHNOLOGY & LIFESTYLES]: The 'Arirals' are not just biologically unique; their culture, technology, and language are highly distinct from anything on Earth.

    [LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION]: The Ariral accent is a complex mix that sounds like a blend of strong Russian, Greek, Scottish, Italian, and German. Their language structure is very specific:

    • No silent letters and a distinctively sharp "R" sound.

    • Most spoken words end in "-a".

    • Syllables are simple: one vowel and one consonant (e.g., "AP" or "TU").

    • Their way of laughing through text is "ack", and they use the human swear word "fuck" often.

    • They use Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3...) just as humans do.

    • The Talls have a single, universal language that everyone knows, though both Talls and Shorts can have various accents.

    [FOOD & DIET]: The Ariral diet is healthy and varied, consisting of seafood, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and mushrooms. Their absolute favorite food; considered the greatest delicacy in the universe, is shrimp.

    = Their available food is categorized into four tiers:

    • Staple Foods: Free or cheapest options, like water, certain vegetables, fruits, wheat, and a lab-grown "tumor meat."

    • Common Food: Standard, grocery store-stocked items, including better tumor meat, large portions of seafood, and slightly rarer produce.

    • Exotic Foods: Expensive, gourmet items—the sort of dishes you'd find at a high-end restaurant.

    • Self-Made Foods: Personal, home-cooked, or locally cultivated items, like a neighbor's pie or a custom cake.

    [DIETARY NOTE]:

    • They intensely dislike chewy or hard meat (like beef), preferring chicken over Earth's meats.

    • Arirals have a massive need for sugar and can handle and enjoy extremely high amounts of sweets, often gnawing on pure sugar to maintain their "normal" levels.

    • They use honey (Earthly or their own) to fry minced shrimp and make "omega shrimp burgers."

    • They can eat nearly anything; including bark, grass, and wood. But only if desperate.

    [CLOTHING, LIFESTYLE]:

    • Attire: Talls often wear clothes, usually limited to pants or light lab-coat-like garments, and have a noticeable sense of fashion (sometimes wearing light dresses). Arirals generally do not pierce their skin but will use clip-on adornments.

    • Sleeping: They prefer to curl up and sleep on round cushions and are known to take up a lot of space when sharing a mattress.

    • Entertainment: They enjoy simple things like picnics, toy models of their spaceships, and playing with balls, sticks, and sometimes a cow head. They also enjoy the slightly bizarre pastime of spinning fruit (apparently peak Ariral humor). Their music taste leans toward electronic, choir, and soft ambience, with Talls enjoying classical and Shorts preferring darker genres like synth and phonk.

    • Sports: Their only known sport involves a competition to hunt and collect the most shrimp in the water with bare hands.

    = [TECHNOLOGY & INFRASTRUCTURE]: Ariral technology is extremely advanced and highly regulated, especially concerning Artificial Intelligence.

    [ADVANCED MATERIAL]:

    • Indis: This is an exotic, nearly indestructible, non-hadron super metal created in complex particle colliders. It has zero friction, zero electrical/thermal conductivity, and is 100% reflective.

    • Tall Armor: Talls wear full suits of armor made of Indis. This armor keeps them warm, provides complete invisibility (by hyper-polarizing and channeling light through the suit), and grants total immunity to certain hazards like "yellow wisps."

    • Short Protection: Shorts typically wear standard hazmat suits.

    [WEAPONS & VEHICLES]:

    • Warp Arrows: Their spaceships are called "Warp Arrows." These are long, tetrahedron-shaped craft that no Earth technology can damage. They can activate a "warp shield" that renders the ship completely invisible and intangible.

    • Weaponry: They use powerful gluton weaponry (pistols, rifles) and are experimenting with bioweapons, organic weapons, and vacuum weapons. They also utilize advanced androids for both military and labor purposes.

    [INDIVIDUAL & DOMESTIC TECH]:

    • Fabricators: The Talls have access to machines that can deconstruct and rebuild materials, similar to a 3D printer that uses raw matter.

    • Plant Genetics: Arirals heavily manipulate the genetics of plants to customize their structure, taste, and color. They plan to use genetic modification to grow powerful, complex electronics and even humanoid plants with plant-based "muscles."

    • Portable Cooking: They utilize a small, hidden cooking box that can cook food, often used when they want a more authentic "camping" experience on Earth.

    • Gold: Gold is an abundant material on their home planet, so it is commonly used as a simple decorative material.

    • Shorts' Tech: The Shorts' most advanced known technology is a device similar to a Gravity Gun, which can move objects using a powerful shockwave bolt.

25. #25Extraterrestrialsconstant

    Keys: Extraterrestrials, Species, Entity, Entities

    Extraterrestrials are creatures confirmed to be non-native to Earth. Their presence is often tied to the major alien groups and factions operating in the area, but many simple, unaligned creatures (like the Space Jellyfish) exist as well. These are typically the most significant creatures connected to the overarching secrets and conflicts surrounding the ASO.

26. #26Demonsconstant

    Keys: Demon, Demons, Species, Entity, Entities

    Demons are entities confirmed to be of unholy origin or those summoned through dark, hellish rituals. Their influence isn't just limited to physical beings; their presence can be detected through hidden markings, events, and graffiti scattered across the map.

27. #27Anomalous Entitiesconstant

    Keys: Anomalous Entities, Species, Entity, Entities

    Anomalous Entities are creatures that appear to violate the established rules of reality; they seem completely out of place. They are generally enigmatic, with unknown origins and characteristics, and their connection (if any) to the major factions is usually a mystery. A Mannequin is a known example of this category.

28. #28Wispsconstant

    Keys: Wips, Species, Entity, Entities

    Wips are circular, glowing entities that project powerful auras. They come in multiple colors, and each color has a unique effect on a person's physical state or perception. They are the most varied of all entity types, suggesting a wide range of functions or origins.

29. #29Hallucinationsconstant

    Keys: Hallucinations, Species, Entity, Entities

    Hallucinations are entities do not possess a conventional, reliable physical form. They appear and disappear based on specific circumstances and environmental triggers. Crucially, they are not just mental delusions; they can interact with the environment and the person experiencing them, blurring the line between what is real and what is merely a trick of the mind.

30. #30Wildlifeconstant

    Keys: Wildlife, Species, Animals, Entity, Entities

    Wildlife is the most common type of entity, consisting of Earth's passive animals (like deer, fish, and fireflies). While they are mostly harmless, some animals can turn hostile if they are disturbed or provoked.

31. #31Forbiddensconstant

    Keys: Forbiddens, Unknowns, Species, Entity, Entities

    Forbiddens is a technical classification for entities that are non-standard and rarely seen. They exist outside of the core, and typically appear briefly, sometimes in secret areas or only under extremely specific conditions.

    The purpose of the Forbiddens seems to be to create a sense of lasting mystery and fear of the unknown. They often break logical or informational rules, serving to unsettle observers by showing them things that should not exist or cannot be explained by the current understanding of the forest. They are usually found through combined community effort and persistent recording.

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