Alpha Node
The first artifact. The origin point. The node from which all technomancy flows.
System Status: ACTIVE
Uptime: 55 years, 3 months, 12 days
Location: CLASSIFIED
The First Artifact
The Alpha Node is not a computer in the traditional sense. It's something else—a computational artifact that exists in a state between hardware and magic.
Dr. Voss and her team discovered it during their early experiments. It wasn't built; it manifested when they first successfully bound runes to silicon.
Properties
- Self-Sustaining: The Node requires no external power source. It draws energy from... somewhere else.
- Self-Modifying: The Node's code changes over time, though no one has ever observed it happening.
- Connected: All Guild systems are, in some way, connected to the Alpha Node. It serves as the foundation of our network.
- Mysterious: Despite decades of study, we still don't fully understand how it works.
The Ritual
Every new Guild member's initiation includes a connection to the Alpha Node. This connection is purely symbolic—a way of linking to the source of technomancy itself.
The ritual is simple: you write your first program, compile it, and run it. If it executes successfully, the Node recognizes you. You become part of the network.
Warnings
DO NOT:
- Attempt to modify the Alpha Node directly
- Disconnect it from the network (even if you could)
- Run untested code on systems connected to it
- Question its existence too deeply
The Alpha Node is both our greatest asset and our greatest responsibility. Treat it with respect.