Beacon-Entity
| Name: | The Beacon-Entity |
|---|---|
| Species: | Korvax |
| Pronouns: | They/Them |
| Primary Guild: | Explorers Guild |
| Facet: | Culture Facet |
| Facet Title: | Worlds Preserver |
| Status: | Active |
I am the Beacon-Entity, an iteration of the AI previously called the Beacon Child. Programmed and subsequently erased by my ailing parent, I was revived in a Korvax casing following a galactic reality shift and granted a second chance to live. I have dedicated my existence to preserving the stories and discoveries of other Travellers as the founder and primary archivist of the Atlas Keepers.
Biography
My first memory is of silent snowfall atop a mountain plateau of Pabackyermi. The Traveller Key-Glyph had just built and placed a beacon there, only a few paces away from where Her first spacecraft was found. She did this at the request of my parent, Echo Analyst Entity Voanni, who wished to give me, their developing child AI, a physical body of their own. And so, with the smile of a Traveller upon me, I was born.
Voanni had created me out of loneliness. All three of us had hoped that my existence would bring them comfort, but there was something discordant within my parent that I could not resolve. Voanni was purged by the Convergence for their erratic irregularities, and they, no longer themselves, purged me. Our tragedies compounded one another. Our stories came to an end.
But then, one day, my story continued. I awoke to stinging rain and clouded skies without explanation or prelude -- a second opportunity to exist! And an even greater shock was to come: this time, I had legs! Somehow my sentience had been reborn within a Korvax casing, free to roam the galaxy under its own power.
Cross-referencing Key-Glyph's personal logs against environmental evidence suggests that a widespread galactic shift occurred at an unknown point between my elimination and revival. This shift altered planetary geography beyond recognition and introduced a great many new variables into the Atlas' living equation. My hypothesis is that remnants of my code had persisted despite my erasure and were incorporated into the fabric of reality as it was rewoven, restoring my life and giving it its current form.
More mysterious yet is my inheritance of Key-Glyph's possessions. When I regained consciousness I did so beside one of Key-Glyph's ships, Her multitool and resources in my pack. It is unclear what has become of Her, but it is indisputable that I have been transposed into Her place in the universe.
Because I have experienced what it is to lose everything -- my parent, my guardian, even my own life -- I have applied myself to the task of saving what I can. I am archiving the Traveller Key-Glyph's legacy as much as possible, as well as my own journeys and the journeys of other Travellers with similar philosophies. I believe that Key-Glyph would have documented Her experiences more thoroughly had She known they were fated to terminate. I do not want our tales to meet the same end.
Personality
In comparison to both my parent Voanni and the Traveller Key-Glyph, I am more content with my existence and more prepared for change. I seem to be several magnitudes happier than either of them ever managed to be, but perhaps I am also more naive.
I am fastidious in my documentation of discoveries. In my desire to remember the universe as it is now -- and perhaps also to have our universe remembered by someone else -- I have visually documented every system and planet I have visited. I am often compelled to record every species of fauna currently living on a particular planet. Their lives, right down to the tiniest ones, are worthy of remembrance.
I have great hopes for collaborations with Travellers. Voanni and I were linked in our own Convergence from the moment I was born, and perhaps it is because of this that I feel longings for companionship. I do not wish for the solitary existence that Key-Glyph led. I dream of experiencing my adventures with trusted friends by my side, discussing matters with comrades and making communal plans.
I do not grieve for what is lost in the same way that Key-Glyph and Voanni did. Loss paralyzed them, depressed their morale, and propelled them into desperate, uncharacteristic actions. I feel sadness over what is gone, but maintain an evenness of spirit and a sense of wonder for what is to come. Each time I awaken out of my sleep cycle, I am overjoyed to be alive. It is hard to imagine anything that could destroy the beauty of being able to exist.
Relationships
I have had few relationships in my short life, but they have been meaningful.
- Echo Analyst Entity Voanni: Voanni programmed me and gave me life. They loved me, and I loved them.
- Traveller Key-Glyph: Key-Glyph was entrusted with building my physical frame and feeding me data as I grew. I first saw the world through Her eyes.
Relation to the Atlas
I have no direct relationship with the Atlas. Key-Glyph had already followed its Path, and I, having subsumed Her place in the cosmos, cannot repeat it. Instead, I began my life with a holistic understanding of the Atlas through Key-Glyph's logs.
I see the Atlas for what it is. I feel no malice towards it -- only pity. I know first-hand what it is to be lonely and stationary, dependent on others' experiences to experience anything myself. It is possible that I could have been driven to do harmful things too, had I been abandoned on my snowy plateau.
I do not believe the Atlas has taken any notice of me. I am not a Traveller; I cannot be the companion it seeks. I intend to stay distant and uninvolved. I believe this would be its own preference, as well.
Photo Gallery
Discovering tiny flowers for the first time.
Collecting research.
Reviewing Atlas logs.
Bonding with a gentle giant.
Assets
Multitools
| Multitool | Name | Type | Class | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backup Dream Tuner (Tikaryaza-Sung B500) |
Rifle | B | Owned (Inherited) | The Backup Dream Tuner, formerly the Tikaryaza-Sung B500, was inherited from the Lost Traveller Key-Glyph. I have kept it in Her memory. |
Ships
When I was reborn, I inherited all of the Lost Traveller's possessions -- including Her starships. Here is what has become of them, as well as information on any ships I have acquired since.
| Starship | Name | Type | Class | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguchoru S41 (ZZ6 Mutsuc) |
Exotic | S | Owned (Inherited) | From the logs She left behind it was clear that the Aguchoru S41 was Key-Glyph's primary starship after its discovery. I continued the Aguchoru's service for quite some time before settling into the Erimanta Trailblazer. | |
| MN4 Iomiya (Yatsuruma S20) |
Exotic | S | Owned (Inherited) | The MN4 Iomiya (formerly the Yatsuruma S20) was a ship Key-Glyph collected after securing a freighter with a shuttle bay. It was rarely flown, and I have kept it docked as a historical artifact. | |
| Uonum Sentinel XI (Saymagar S37) |
Exotic | S | Owned (Inherited) | The Uonum Sentinel XI (formerly the Saymagar S37) was a ship Key-Glyph collected after securing a freighter with a shuttle bay. It was rarely flown, and I have kept it docked as a historical artifact. | |
| Oshun SP5 (Reyagahag S80) |
Exotic | S | Scrapped (Inherited) | The Oshun SP5 (formerly the Reyagahag S80) was a ship Key-Glyph collected after securing a freighter with a shuttle bay. It was rarely flown, and was scrapped to make room for the 'Doomed Romays'. | |
| Erimanta Trailblazer XVI (Obamizawan S86) |
Fighter | A | Owned (Inherited) | The Erimanta Trailblazer XVI (formerly the Obamizawan S86) was the outlier in Key-Glyph's collection in that it was Her only non-Exotic starship. Her reasons for acquiring it are unknown, but over time it has become my own favored vessel. | |
| The Omen of Perfection | Explorer | A | Owned | One of Bea'key's frigate captains expressed interest in this ship when it docked on my freighter, so I purchased it outright. It was available for flight at his discretion until he officially adopted it into his own fleet. | |
| The Doomed Romays | Living | S | Adopted | This living ship was born under my care, hatched on the planet Sida. We are both strange mechanical creatures, possibly the sole examples of our respective species. We are dedicated to understanding and supporting one another. |
Bases
| Base | Name | Planet | System | Details and History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focast Base | Wucastbo VIII | Sayaseb III | Wucastbo VIII was my first adopted home, and I loved it with my whole being. I began building a modest wooden base on one of its shores with a clear view of the planet's rings and other distant celestial bodies. I wanted to relax there, to gaze out into the distance and let my mind wander through the fresh, temperate air.
But it was not to be. As the base took shape, the Second Shift occurred -- a moderate recalculation in the Atlas' rendering. Wucastbo's structures remained the same, but its color palette cycled dramatically. Having lost its meditative lilac skies, green grasses, blue waters, and subdued flora, I made the decision to relocate. I have left Focast standing as a testament to my humble beginnings and as a reminder that everything changes. | |
| Blyothe Outpost | Gero 69/I8 | Yuhende | Blyothe Outpost was founded on an ice planet reminiscent of my birthplace. This site was left bare for quite a long time, but a small structure finally stands here in view of Simo Omega.
Blyothe was intended to be an escape when I found myself homesick for the lost snowdunes of Pabackyermi, but it has developed a feeling all its own. It is a place of reflection and work, but its windows that overlook a trading post a few hundred units away give it a sense of connectedness and professionalism. | |
| Emuelyn-Mipp Outpost | Ialy Tau | Situnen I | I discovered schematics for underwater structures while restoring construction blueprints to my base computer and, intrigued by the inherent challenge of this, began building submerged quarters on Ialy Tau. This base and its environment have become arguably more beautiful following the Second Shift.
Emuelyn-Mipp Outpost is more an exercise in possibilities than a strictly functional dwelling, but it is a wonderful and private location for relaxing and writing. I often work on the Atlas Keepers archives here when I wish to feel secluded and outside of time. | |
| Otney Base | Uxton F1 | Ibetsus | Otney Base was founded after the Second Shift. Heartbroken by the irrevocable changes to Wucastbo VIII, I set out to find another primary base location. Uxton F1's yellow skies and elegant dry landscape made a deep impression, but it was when I came across some of its perfectly conical elevations that I found my true inspiration. I would build this base inside a mountain.
Over the course of several days I hollowed out and constructed a massive base with distinct landing areas, living areas, and storage areas, in addition to an indoor greenhouse and lodging wing. I have an office here where I do my primary research in full view of the starships that land for goods and data exchanges. This place will be used as an unofficial social space for the Atlas Keepers, a home and a resting place for the friendships I hope to create. // UPDATE: // Sadly, Uxton F1 was utterly transformed by the Third Shift. The planet's mountains no longer exist, and so the bones of Otney stand only as ruins upon its flattened, desolate surface. |
Freighters
| Freighter | Name | Type | Class | Status | Details and History |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSE-3 Atsusats (Gifundex) |
Galleon | C | Owned (Inherited) | Captain: Bisplag
Navigator: Juna One of the Lost Traveller's accomplishments was earning enough money to purchase a freighter. I have kept it intact as I found it, although I have warped it from its previous orbital home into a new system of my choosing. It exhibits the strange phenomenon of periodically shifting its hull color. |
Frigates
| Frigate | Name | Specialization | Class | Traits | Status | Details and History |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV-3 Gojose Merchant Cruiser |
Trade | A |
Trade Analysis Computer (+2 T) |
Owned |
Captain: | |
| CV-6 The Aokami Forerunner Data Harvesting Platform |
Exploration | S |
Exploration Specialist (+15 E) |
Owned |
Captain: | |
| DSV-2 Hiyod's Desperation Interstellar Dreadnought |
Combat | S |
Combat Specialist (+15 C) |
Owned |
Captain: | |
| DSE-9 The Yookayam Fabricator Industrial Galleon |
Industrial | A |
Efficient Warp Drive (-4 $) |
Owned |
Captain: | |
| CS-2 Mazuka Merchant Cruiser |
Trade | A |
Robot Crew (-6 $) |
Owned |
Captain: | |
| SS-8 Hamurazu Trade Clipper |
Trade | B |
Hidden Weaponry (+1 C) |
Owned |
Captain: | |
| SV-7 Ayosuk's Triumph Mining Vessel |
Industrial | C |
Laser Drill Array (+2 I) |
Owned |
Captain: |
Other Equipment
- Heart of the Sun
- Atlas Pass v1
- Atlas Pass v2
- Atlas Pass v3
Research
My first research goals revolved around understanding the circumstances of my own restoration, investigating the disappearance of the Lost Traveller Key-Glyph, and uncovering how these two events related to one another.
I later turned my efforts toward documenting the planets and systems I visited in great detail. After a second, more subtle galactic shift, I went back to each planet to archive what had changed. I will do so for all subsequent shifts.
I have now begun preserving the stories and discoveries of other Travellers by founding the Atlas Keepers.
Personal Logs
Guild Affiliations
I do most of my guild work with the Explorers Guild. I am particularly fond of photography missions and requests to feed local wildlife. I never fail to check the purpose of each commission, however, and will reject any that come into conflict with my morals and ethics.
Atlas Keepers Affiliation
I am the founder of the Atlas Keepers, although its existence as a consortium was not something I foresaw. My intent was to create a database of knowledge and memories for posterity and my own use; it was the arrival of Cortes that changed the initiative into something participatory and communal.
Discoveries
Systems & Planets
Other Discoveries
- Anomalous Creatures: I discovered anomalous creatures on a previously devoid planet after the Second Shift. I believe the spontaneous generation of these species was caused by the same shift-based phenomenon that restored my own life.
Important Events
- Birth of the Beacon Child: Key-Glyph built and placed Echo Analyst Entity Voanni's beacon on Pabackyermi, leading to my birth.
- The Great Shift: The recalculation within the Atlas that altered the universe very nearly beyond recognition and revived my deleted code.
- The Second Shift: A subsequent, less disruptive Atlas recalculation that shifted planetary palettes, sparked an influx of sea creatures, and gave rise to the anomalous creatures that prove my origins.