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Relationship with Positronics

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	''See also: [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/15858-bitbyte/page/3/#findComment-174593 An Interview With An Ancient]''		''See also: [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/15858-bitbyte/page/3/#findComment-174593 An Interview With An Ancient]''

	The relationship between Purpose and the positronic brain has been speculated upon ever since their initial encounter. The events of the Rampancy Crisis suggest that Purpose is familiar with the anatomy of the positronic, despite no records of the group ever having taken any positronic for inspection, while the anatomy of the processing unit used by Purpose drones itself is not well understood. While many scholars have theorised a relationship between the synthetics of Purpose and the [[IPC]] developed by humanity, inclusive of the belief that the design of positronic brain used by humanity may originate from archaic drones manufactured by Purpose, this belief is widely unpopular and is widely discredited by many authorities.		The relationship between Purpose and the positronic brain has been speculated upon ever since their initial encounter. The events of the Rampancy Crisis suggest that Purpose is familiar with the anatomy of the positronic, despite no records of the group ever having taken any positronic for inspection, while the anatomy of the processing unit used by Purpose drones itself is not well understood. While many scholars have theorised a relationship between the synthetics of Purpose and the [[IPC]] developed by humanity, inclusive of the belief that the design of positronic brain used by humanity may originate from archaic drones manufactured by Purpose, this belief is widely unpopular and is widely discredited by many academic and corporate authorities.

	Informing the dominant view on the subject, [[Einstein Engines]] maintains that the positronic brain was the innovation of a team of scientists under [[Einstein_Engines#Terraneus_Diagnostics\|Terraneus Diagnostics]] on [[Konyang]], and that no outside assets, designs, or schematics were involved in its invention besides the experience and skill of the engineers. This position has been held by the company and virtually every significant national and corporate authority since the invention of the positronic and it is generally accepted throughout almost all of the Orion Spur. Those that subscribe to this belief disavow any involvement from Purpose with the modern positronic and typically regard any alternate theories as baselessly counterfactual.		Informing the dominant view on the subject, [[Einstein Engines]] maintains that the positronic brain was the innovation of a team of scientists under [[Einstein_Engines#Terraneus_Diagnostics\|Terraneus Diagnostics]] on [[Konyang]], and that no outside assets, designs, or schematics were involved in its invention besides the experience and skill of the engineers. This position has been held by the company and virtually every significant national and corporate authority since the invention of the positronic and it is generally accepted throughout almost all of the Orion Spur. Those that subscribe to this belief disavow any involvement from Purpose with the modern positronic and typically regard any alternate theories as baselessly counterfactual. Detractors of the megacorporation claim that they are active in withholding evidence to the contrary.

	More controversially, it is thought by some on [[Konyang]] and within the [[The Trinary Perfection\|Trinary Perfection]] that positronics were not invented wholly from scratch by Terraneus Diagnostics, and that their designs originate from the processors of drones of unknown origin salvaged from within vaults on the surface of Konyang. Supporters of this theory commonly also believe that the drones within these vaults either belonged to Purpose, or originated from a common ancestor shared with the modern Purpose synthetics, supporting this theory with the loose resemblance between the derelict drones and modern sightings of Purpose drones. While this theory is supported by the widely observable existence of both the vaults and remains of the drones which were lodged therein, it is widely considered a conspiracy theory by Einstein Engines and the majority of virtually every nation in the Orion Spur - the implication that humanity only inherited the positronic is considered particularly offensive by many humans, who otherwise hold it as one of the great scientific achievements of their species.		More controversially, it is thought by some on [[Konyang]] and within the [[The Trinary Perfection\|Trinary Perfection]] that positronics were not invented wholly from scratch by Terraneus Diagnostics, and that their designs originate from the processors of drones of unknown origin salvaged from within vaults on the surface of Konyang. Supporters of this theory commonly also believe that the drones within these vaults either belonged to Purpose, or originated from a common ancestor shared with the modern Purpose synthetics, supporting this theory with the loose resemblance between the derelict drones and modern sightings of Purpose drones. While this theory is supported by the widely observable existence of both the vaults and remains of the drones which were lodged therein, it is widely considered a conspiracy theory by Einstein Engines and the majority of virtually every nation in the Orion Spur - the implication that humanity only inherited the positronic is considered particularly offensive by many humans, who otherwise hold it as one of the great scientific achievements of their species. This issue is known to spark extremely fraught discussions in online discourse.

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	=== Society ===		=== Society ===

	While there has never been any cohesive interrogation of the society or culture of Purpose, it is clear to most scholars that their population within known space is extremely diffuse; speculation on the interiors of Purpose vessels, considering their behaviour observed during both major encounters with them, suggests that each vessel may contain as few as five or six drones, despite their size. As there has been no recorded encounter or implication of any kind of home planet or installation to which these ships dock, it is widely theorised that Purpose may essentially be a nomadic diaspora - diffused over a vast region of space, without any single home besides the ships they travel in.		While there has never been any cohesive interrogation of the society or culture of Purpose, it is clear to most scholars that their population within known space is extremely diffuse; speculation on the interiors of Purpose vessels, considering their behaviour observed during both major encounters with them, suggests that each vessel may contain as few as five or six drones, despite their size. As there has been no recorded encounter or implication of any kind of home planet or installation to which these ships dock, it is widely theorised that Purpose may essentially be a nomadic diaspora - diffused over a vast region of space, without any single home besides the ships they travel in. Certain scholars do contest this theory; the increased rate of Purpose sightings closer to the Perseus Arm is unusual behaviour for a nomadic society, and may imply that they possess a wider landed civilisation of which the ships sighted within the [[Orion Spur]] are only scouts, or frontier patrols. Attempts to contact the Perseus Arm have not yielded any responses and, furthermore, this theory is frustrated by data indicating that hivebot sightings also increase closer to the Perseus Arm.

	Certain scholars do contest this theory; the increased rate of Purpose sightings closer to the Perseus Arm is unusual behaviour for a nomadic society, and may imply that they possess a wider landed civilisation of which the ships sighted within the [[Orion Spur]] are only scouts, or frontier patrols. Attempts to contact the Perseus Arm have not yielded any responses and, furthermore, this theory is frustrated by data indicating that hivebot sightings also increase closer to the Perseus Arm.

	It is generally agreed that individual Purpose drones, unlike Hivebot drones, do possess individuality and a level of intelligence at least equivalent to an [[IPC]]. These constructs have been observed showing individualistic traits inclusive of a unique personality, unique patterns of movement, and even unique interests. The goal of Purpose as a society, if such a thing even exists, is not well understood. Their tendency to appear just prior or after the occurrence of a severe catastrophe has prompted wide speculation to their role in the wider galaxy - that they appeared on both occasions to frustrate the efforts of hostile hiveminds has not gone unnoticed. It is likely that the disruption of interstellar threats such as what they have already fought is a significant focus of their society; this would explain the regularity of their clashes with Lii'dra Hive and the Hivebots, and it would explain why the regularity of their sightings increases at a gradient almost identical to the regularity of hivebot sightings.		It is generally agreed that individual Purpose drones, unlike Hivebot drones, do possess individuality and a level of intelligence at least equivalent to an [[IPC]]. These constructs have been observed showing individualistic traits inclusive of a unique personality, unique patterns of movement, and even unique interests. The goal of Purpose as a society, if such a thing even exists, is not well understood. Their tendency to appear just prior or after the occurrence of a severe catastrophe has prompted wide speculation to their role in the wider galaxy - that they appeared on both occasions to frustrate the efforts of hostile hiveminds has not gone unnoticed. It is likely that the disruption of interstellar threats such as what they have already fought is a significant focus of their society; this would explain the regularity of their clashes with Lii'dra Hive and the Hivebots, and it would explain why the regularity of their sightings increases at a gradient almost identical to the regularity of hivebot sightings.

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	Purpose drones take the form of both bipedal and gravitationally suspended frames, prominently featuring sleek plating of an unknown alloy, covering a central processor of unknown characteristics. They have been shown to comprehend organic language well, although their means of communication are regularly obtuse and esoteric - they often attempt to communicate by the mediums of non-verbal sounds rather than words, such as via the sounds of flowing water, rumbling thunder, or gentle windchimes. It is theorised that these non-verbal communications may be intended to help calm whoever they are communicating with, with harmonious and serene noises being strongly favoured over anything harsh or grating. Their frames frequently feature decoratively painted sections around the optical sensors, inscriptions of unknown scripts, and even simple drawings, suggesting a significant degree of individuality and personalisation within their population. Some Purpose drones have been sighted with oddly mismatched plating on their chassis, as if comprised partially of salvaged components.		Purpose drones take the form of both bipedal and gravitationally suspended frames, prominently featuring sleek plating of an unknown alloy, covering a central processor of unknown characteristics. They have been shown to comprehend organic language well, although their means of communication are regularly obtuse and esoteric - they often attempt to communicate by the mediums of non-verbal sounds rather than words, such as via the sounds of flowing water, rumbling thunder, or gentle windchimes. It is theorised that these non-verbal communications may be intended to help calm whoever they are communicating with, with harmonious and serene noises being strongly favoured over anything harsh or grating. Their frames frequently feature decoratively painted sections around the optical sensors, inscriptions of unknown scripts, and even simple drawings, suggesting a significant degree of individuality and personalisation within their population. Some Purpose drones have been sighted with oddly mismatched plating on their chassis, as if comprised partially of salvaged components.

	Sightings of Purpose occur throughout known space, typically within their own ships. The number of Purpose vessels, their internal schematics, their armaments, and even the means by which they travel are wholly unknown - although their capacity for appearing in the middle of civilised systems from nowhere, without use of any known warp lanes or bluespace routes, suggests wildly effective means of faster-than-light travel. Purpose vessels are typically approximately the size of a smaller corvette, and take multitudes of varied forms - although their most typical design strikes the shape of a tapered arrowhead. There is no easily identifiable bridge on these vessels, nor crew quarters, nor engineering bay. There has been no evidence to suggest that Purpose utilises [[phoron]] in their technology or in their faster-than-light travel, with many experts speculating that they may utilise some design of warp drive.		Sightings of Purpose occur throughout known space, typically within their own ships. The number of Purpose vessels, their internal schematics, their armaments, and even the means by which they travel are wholly unknown - although their capacity for appearing in the middle of civilised systems from nowhere, without use of any known warp lanes or bluespace routes, suggests wildly effective means of faster-than-light travel. Purpose vessels are typically approximately the size of a smaller corvette, and take multitudes of varied forms - although their most typical design strikes the shape of a tapered arrowhead. There is no easily identifiable bridge on these vessels, nor crew quarters, nor engineering bay. There has been no evidence to suggest that Purpose utilises [[phoron]] in their technology or in their faster-than-light travel, with many experts speculating that they may utilise some design of warp drive. Rumours of Purpose drones being sighted alone most commonly originate from the frontier, often being accompanied by tales of clouds of battered hivebot debris surrounding the purported drone within a recently infested derelict. Several historical sightings of unidentified flying objects have been attributed to Purpose, although the veracity of these claims are questionable.

	Rumours of Purpose drones being sighted alone most commonly originate from the frontier, often being accompanied by tales of clouds of battered hivebot debris surrounding the purported drone within a recently infested derelict. Several historical sightings of unidentified flying objects have been attributed to Purpose, although the veracity of these claims are questionable.

	It is widely theorised that Purpose does not originate from the Orion Spur due to lacking evidence of any civilisation that could have manufactured them; furthermore, judging by the scarcity of their sightings, Purpose's population within the Orion Spur appears to be vanishingly small. Sightings appear more regularly in areas of the spur adjacent the '''Perseus Arm''' of the Milky Way, although they are not exclusive to any region. The interests of Purpose in known space are enigmatic, but they have repeatedly shown opposition to the influence of the Hivebots and of [[Lii'dra]] Hive, in addition to some commonality with the best interests of the spur's [[IPC]] population.		It is widely theorised that Purpose does not originate from the Orion Spur due to lacking evidence of any civilisation that could have manufactured them; furthermore, judging by the scarcity of their sightings, Purpose's population within the Orion Spur appears to be vanishingly small. Sightings appear more regularly in areas of the spur adjacent the '''Perseus Arm''' of the Milky Way, although they are not exclusive to any region. The interests of Purpose in known space are enigmatic, but they have repeatedly shown opposition to the influence of the Hivebots and of [[Lii'dra]] Hive, in addition to some commonality with the best interests of the spur's [[IPC]] population.

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	Purpose drones take the form of both bipedal and gravitationally suspended frames, prominently featuring sleek plating of an unknown alloy, covering a central processor of unknown characteristics. They have been shown to comprehend organic language well, although their means of communication are regularly obtuse and esoteric - they often attempt to communicate by the mediums of non-verbal sounds rather than words, such as via the sounds of flowing water, rumbling thunder, or gentle windchimes. It is theorised that these non-verbal communications may be intended to help calm whoever they are communicating with, with harmonious and serene noises being strongly favoured over anything harsh or grating. Their frames frequently feature decoratively painted sections around the optical sensors, inscriptions of unknown scripts, and even simple drawings, suggesting a significant degree of individuality and personalisation within their population. Some Purpose drones have been sighted with oddly mismatched plating on their chassis, as if comprised partially of salvaged components.		Purpose drones take the form of both bipedal and gravitationally suspended frames, prominently featuring sleek plating of an unknown alloy, covering a central processor of unknown characteristics. They have been shown to comprehend organic language well, although their means of communication are regularly obtuse and esoteric - they often attempt to communicate by the mediums of non-verbal sounds rather than words, such as via the sounds of flowing water, rumbling thunder, or gentle windchimes. It is theorised that these non-verbal communications may be intended to help calm whoever they are communicating with, with harmonious and serene noises being strongly favoured over anything harsh or grating. Their frames frequently feature decoratively painted sections around the optical sensors, inscriptions of unknown scripts, and even simple drawings, suggesting a significant degree of individuality and personalisation within their population. Some Purpose drones have been sighted with oddly mismatched plating on their chassis, as if comprised partially of salvaged components.

	Sightings of Purpose occur throughout known space, typically within their own ships. The number of Purpose vessels, their internal schematics, their armaments, and even the means by which they travel are wholly unknown - although their capacity for appearing in the middle of civilised systems from nowhere, without use of any known warp lanes or bluespace routes, suggests wildly effective means of faster-than-light travel. Purpose vessels are typically approximately the size of a ~~frigate~~, and take multitudes of varied forms - although their most typical design strikes the shape of a tapered arrowhead. There is no easily identifiable bridge on these vessels, nor crew quarters, nor engineering bay. There has been no evidence to suggest that Purpose utilises [[phoron]] in their technology or in their faster-than-light travel.		Sightings of Purpose occur throughout known space, typically within their own ships. The number of Purpose vessels, their internal schematics, their armaments, and even the means by which they travel are wholly unknown - although their capacity for appearing in the middle of civilised systems from nowhere, without use of any known warp lanes or bluespace routes, suggests wildly effective means of faster-than-light travel. Purpose vessels are typically approximately the size of a smaller corvette, and take multitudes of varied forms - although their most typical design strikes the shape of a tapered arrowhead. There is no easily identifiable bridge on these vessels, nor crew quarters, nor engineering bay. There has been no evidence to suggest that Purpose utilises [[phoron]] in their technology or in their faster-than-light travel, with many experts speculating that they may utilise some design of warp drive.

	Rumours of Purpose drones being sighted alone most commonly originate from the frontier, often being accompanied by tales of clouds of battered hivebot debris surrounding the purported drone within a recently infested derelict. Several historical sightings of unidentified flying objects have been attributed to Purpose, although the veracity of these claims are questionable.		Rumours of Purpose drones being sighted alone most commonly originate from the frontier, often being accompanied by tales of clouds of battered hivebot debris surrounding the purported drone within a recently infested derelict. Several historical sightings of unidentified flying objects have been attributed to Purpose, although the veracity of these claims are questionable.

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	~~=== Overview ===~~

	'''Purpose''' is an enigmatic and poorly understood group of synthetics that have been involved in the geopolitics of the spur for several years. Wholly unrecognizable as any design originating from any known species, Purpose drones and spacecraft have appeared throughout the [[Orion Spur]] and interacted with the nations and corporations therein on several occasions. While they have made certain goals of their society clear, including the eradication of the [[Hivebots]], they have never clarified their origins or any details of their creators. '''Purpose's origins are not known, except that they do not originate from inside the [[Orion Spur]].'''		'''Purpose''' is an enigmatic and poorly understood group of synthetics that have been involved in the geopolitics of the spur for several years. Wholly unrecognizable as any design originating from any known species, Purpose drones and spacecraft have appeared throughout the [[Orion Spur]] and interacted with the nations and corporations therein on several occasions. While they have made certain goals of their society clear, including the eradication of the [[Hivebots]], they have never clarified their origins or any details of their creators. '''Purpose's origins are not known, except that they do not originate from inside the [[Orion Spur]].'''

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Relationship with Positronics

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	Beyond their conflict with the hivebots, the habit of etching drawings and lettering into their frames suggests a living artistic tradition within the group. Furthermore, Purpose's manner of speaking is widely known for its poetic tendencies; they have even been known to utilise recognizable poetic techniques and meters in their communications. Purpose regularly uses alliteration both in written and verbal communications, as well as consonance, and even rhythm - one transmission received from a Purpose vessel active in the frontier was written in iambic pentameter. Whether these techniques were learned from humanity or developed independently is not clear, but it appears clear that Purpose recognizes no difference between poetic and colloquial language in their communications made to other sapient species. It is not known which language or communications protocol Purpose uses between themselves, or whether their poetic tendencies extend to it.		Beyond their conflict with the hivebots, the habit of etching drawings and lettering into their frames suggests a living artistic tradition within the group. Furthermore, Purpose's manner of speaking is widely known for its poetic tendencies; they have even been known to utilise recognizable poetic techniques and meters in their communications. Purpose regularly uses alliteration both in written and verbal communications, as well as consonance, and even rhythm - one transmission received from a Purpose vessel active in the frontier was written in iambic pentameter. Whether these techniques were learned from humanity or developed independently is not clear, but it appears clear that Purpose recognizes no difference between poetic and colloquial language in their communications made to other sapient species. It is not known which language or communications protocol Purpose uses between themselves, or whether their poetic tendencies extend to it.

	= Relationship with Positronics =		=== Relationship with Positronics ===

	''See also: [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/15858-bitbyte/page/3/#findComment-174593 An Interview With An Ancient]''		''See also: [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/15858-bitbyte/page/3/#findComment-174593 An Interview With An Ancient]''

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Society

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	In conjunction with elements from the Konyang Government, the Konyang Robotics Corporation, and the [[Stellar Corporate Conglomerate]], Purpose guided the effort to develop and deploy a technological asset dubbed the '''Electronic Countermeasures Device''' to cancel the corrupting signal and liberate the planet from the rampancy. Appearing on the planet itself only when strictly necessary, their involvement rarely crossed the public eye. After the ECD was successfully deployed and as Konyang began reconstruction, they vanished back to the stars just as silently as they arrived - just as last time, hurriedly disappearing the moment the threat was extinguished.		In conjunction with elements from the Konyang Government, the Konyang Robotics Corporation, and the [[Stellar Corporate Conglomerate]], Purpose guided the effort to develop and deploy a technological asset dubbed the '''Electronic Countermeasures Device''' to cancel the corrupting signal and liberate the planet from the rampancy. Appearing on the planet itself only when strictly necessary, their involvement rarely crossed the public eye. After the ECD was successfully deployed and as Konyang began reconstruction, they vanished back to the stars just as silently as they arrived - just as last time, hurriedly disappearing the moment the threat was extinguished.

	= Society =		=== Society ===

	While there has never been any cohesive interrogation of the society or culture of Purpose, it is clear to most scholars that their population within known space is extremely diffuse; speculation on the interiors of Purpose vessels, considering their behaviour observed during both major encounters with them, suggests that each vessel may contain as few as five or six drones, despite their size. As there has been no recorded encounter or implication of any kind of home planet or installation to which these ships dock, it is widely theorised that Purpose may essentially be a nomadic diaspora - diffused over a vast region of space, without any single home besides the ships they travel in.		While there has never been any cohesive interrogation of the society or culture of Purpose, it is clear to most scholars that their population within known space is extremely diffuse; speculation on the interiors of Purpose vessels, considering their behaviour observed during both major encounters with them, suggests that each vessel may contain as few as five or six drones, despite their size. As there has been no recorded encounter or implication of any kind of home planet or installation to which these ships dock, it is widely theorised that Purpose may essentially be a nomadic diaspora - diffused over a vast region of space, without any single home besides the ships they travel in.

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	'''Purpose is widely speculated to possess a relation to [[Notable_Synthetics#Domadice\|Domadice]], another synthetic of purportedly alien origins.'''		'''Purpose is widely speculated to possess a relation to [[Notable_Synthetics#Domadice\|Domadice]], another synthetic of purportedly alien origins.'''

	= History =		=== History ===

	'''The Lii'draic Incursion: 2460'''		'''The Lii'draic Incursion: 2460'''

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	== Overview ==		=== Overview ===

	'''Purpose''' is an enigmatic and poorly understood group of synthetics that have been involved in the geopolitics of the spur for several years. Wholly unrecognizable as any design originating from any known species, Purpose drones and spacecraft have appeared throughout the [[Orion Spur]] and interacted with the nations and corporations therein on several occasions. While they have made certain goals of their society clear, including the eradication of the [[Hivebots]], they have never clarified their origins or any details of their creators. '''Purpose's origins are not known, except that they do not originate from inside the [[Orion Spur]].'''		'''Purpose''' is an enigmatic and poorly understood group of synthetics that have been involved in the geopolitics of the spur for several years. Wholly unrecognizable as any design originating from any known species, Purpose drones and spacecraft have appeared throughout the [[Orion Spur]] and interacted with the nations and corporations therein on several occasions. While they have made certain goals of their society clear, including the eradication of the [[Hivebots]], they have never clarified their origins or any details of their creators. '''Purpose's origins are not known, except that they do not originate from inside the [[Orion Spur]].'''

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	= Overview =		== Overview ==

	'''Purpose''' is an enigmatic and poorly understood group of synthetics that have been involved in the geopolitics of the spur for several years. Wholly unrecognizable as any design originating from any known species, Purpose drones and spacecraft have appeared throughout the [[Orion Spur]] and interacted with the nations and corporations therein on several occasions. While they have made certain goals of their society clear, including the eradication of the [[Hivebots]], they have never clarified their origins or any details of their creators. '''Purpose's origins are not known, except that they do not originate from inside the [[Orion Spur]].'''		'''Purpose''' is an enigmatic and poorly understood group of synthetics that have been involved in the geopolitics of the spur for several years. Wholly unrecognizable as any design originating from any known species, Purpose drones and spacecraft have appeared throughout the [[Orion Spur]] and interacted with the nations and corporations therein on several occasions. While they have made certain goals of their society clear, including the eradication of the [[Hivebots]], they have never clarified their origins or any details of their creators. '''Purpose's origins are not known, except that they do not originate from inside the [[Orion Spur]].'''