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Series 010 - 019
For subjects listed from LTC-010 through LTC-019, the catalog numbers are referred to as "reserved". See the "Reference" page for extended information.LTC-010 - "Modulus Nodes"
TI Class: Astrum - CM Class: [---]
Description
LTC-010, or Modulus Nodes, are precision-engineered mechanical devices developed by the Morinis Foundation during the late 20th century for the purpose of localized regulation of baseline reality. Entirely electromechanical in nature, Modulus Nodes are used to stabilize regions subject to geometric distortion, causal loop anomalies, and metric drift, particularly in long-term containment zones or field-deployed anomaly interface teams.Despite the continued utility and reliable function of LTC-010 units, the original authorship of the device's design is unknown. The Foundation possesses complete schematics, maintenance documentation, and calibration protocols, all archived and regularly updated, but no clear provenance exists for their development. The Foundation's internal records cite a legacy R&D cluster ("Project MODULUS"), but the associated personnel rosters, lab logs, and internal memos have either been lost, misclassified, or never existed in the first place.
The Foundation regards the Modulus Nodes as critical internal technology assets and has placed all documentation, source blueprints, and component supply chains under Infolock A-Delta.
Specifications
Each unit measures approximately 91.4 cm (3 ft) in height and 26.7 cm (10.5 in) in radius. Constructed from stainless steel, beryllium-copper shielding, and magnetically dampened tungsten flywheels, the unit lacks any form of integrated computing hardware. Internal assemblies include a mechanical flywheel stack, operating at variable RPMs, a harmonic suspension ring, mounted on floating gimbal bearings, an analog feedback dial and numeric chronometric registry, a manual toggles for engagement, vent cycling, and phase adjustment.All active components are mechanical or electromechanical, driven by internal power cells and tension coils. A distinctive low-frequency oscillation (audible below 20Hz) begins upon engagement, lasting around 5 to 10 minutes during full stabilization boot.
Operational Function
The Node’s operational objective is to "encourage" local spacetime to converge toward a predefined baseline topology, consistent with standard Earth-normal curvature and inertial frame expectations. How it achieves this is not fully understood. Empirically, deployed Nodes have been shown to: (1) Halt progression of recursive spatial topologies (e.g. non-terminating corridors, inverse rooms), (2) correct instrument desynchronization caused by micro-scale causal drift, (3) collapse temporal fragments in regions exposed to low-level anomaly field leakage, and (4) restore standard geodesic mapping within distorted lab or field volumes.The leading theory describes the Node as a mechanically encoded geometric comparator, capable of modeling curvature tensors via physical rotation and inertial feedback alone, a feat which modern quantum field computing systems can replicate, but not surpass in speed or stability.
Development History
The design origin of LTC-010 is undocumented. All functional schematics are internally archived, fully annotated, and authenticated via Foundation cryptographic signatures, yet the earliest known schematic (Rev 0.9a) predates its supposed development timeline by seven years, and references no known project codes. Component tolerances call for machining precision not available in Foundation labs until the mid-90s, yet field logs record operational units as early as 1983. Every design document contains unique formatting, notation conventions, and annotation glyphs that do not match any standard Foundation engineering language.Cross-referencing documents reveals internal contradictions. A 1996 maintenance manual refers to a "master core harmonic", yet no such component appears in the manufacturing documentation, and no technician has ever reported servicing one. Due to these inconsistencies, the Foundation maintains LTC-010's development on a "need-to-know basis", with a formalized classification of Class 7 Astrum.
All attempts to reconstruct a Node from first principles have failed to yield stable results. The original production methods, while technically replicable, lack causal determinism: reverse-engineered units behave unpredictably, even when fabricated to exact tolerances.
Deployment
Important aspects to note regarding the deployment of the devices are as follows: (1) LTC-010s must be manually calibrated using provided dial interfaces before deployment. (2) Units are incompatible with Foundation digital telemetry systems. Field performance is monitored using analog oscillographs and acoustic spectrometers. (3) Vent cycling must be maintained every 72 hours during continuous operation. Failure to do so risks internal pressurization artifacts and phase slippage.Commentary
Dr. Simon Kyriakos (Systems Integration, Level IV):
"[...S]omehow, the Foundation built them. We know that they’re ours. They have serial numbers, calibration charts, and decommission protocols, but ask anyone who wrote the governing model for curvature alignment or why the dial skips from -2 to 0, [...n]obody has a satisfying answer. You’ll hear a lot of everything from wartime black projects to people that say "the machine designed itself". [...T]he only reason we keep these things operational is because they work better than anything we’ve made since. No one’s ever comfortable standing too close when it malfunctions."
"[...S]omehow, the Foundation built them. We know that they’re ours. They have serial numbers, calibration charts, and decommission protocols, but ask anyone who wrote the governing model for curvature alignment or why the dial skips from -2 to 0, [...n]obody has a satisfying answer. You’ll hear a lot of everything from wartime black projects to people that say "the machine designed itself". [...T]he only reason we keep these things operational is because they work better than anything we’ve made since. No one’s ever comfortable standing too close when it malfunctions."
LTC-011 - "Vending Machine On Floor 2"
TI Class: Astrum - CM Class: [---]
Description
LTC-011 is a full-sized vending machine located in the break alcove adjacent to the Morinis Foundation's Central Office Corridor B, Floor 2. Despite appearing completely identical to a standard commercial refrigeration unit, the device demonstrates behavior inconsistent with any known manufacturer or model line, most notably that LTC-011 operates independently of external power sources, its interior is consistently refrigerated to ~2.8°C (37°F), with no measurable temperature drift, and it self-regenerates sealed aluminum cans filled with variable bioactive fluids. These cans are not preloaded, and regeneration occurs approximately 24 to 48 hours after removal of an existing item.Specifications
LTC-011 matches the external dimensions of a Glaciem V220 commercial vending unit: height 182.9 cm (72 in), width 91.4 cm (36 in), depth 76.2 cm (30 in). Exterior panels are standard composite polymer, painted in faux-metallic blue with faux corporate branding ("HYDROgear"). Internal framework contains an interconnected matrix of wiring, but no identifiable power sources or coolant systems. All thermal regulation appears passive and is unaffected by external temperature or environmental shifts. Infrared imaging and non-invasive scans reveal a continuous refrigeration field inside the unit with no identifiable emitter. Cans retrieved from LTC-011 do not conform to known industrial standards. The aluminum alloy has been identified as similar to Al-6061, but trace isotopic variance suggests low-probability synthetic origin. Contents have shown high inter-sample variability: pH range 2.4 - 7.1, viscosity ranging from water-thin to light oil, and occasional inclusion of luminescent particulate matter. One recorded instance involved a can labeled in Coptic script, containing a dark green fluid that induced a dissociative memory cascade in the test subject, allowing retrieval of suppressed pre-anomaly exposure data. This effect has not been replicated.Functional Properties
The consumable contents of LTC-011 possess regenerative, restorative, and occasionally psychoactive properties. Documented effects include (1) Accelerated cellular regeneration (Type I, II), (2) temporary enhancement of metabolic function, (3) suppression of mild to moderate pain or inflammation, and (4) stabilization of minor memetic drift symptoms. The labeling on the cans are inconsistent, sometimes bearing Foundation-standard hazard glyphs, color bars, or alphanumeric batch IDs, however, no internal records match these codes.Operational History
First documented appearance: June 12, 1999. No requisition order, installation log, or maintenance ticket exists. Originally presumed to be a misallocated equipment drop-off, LTC-011 was only classified after personnel noted its continuous low-temperature operation during an extended localized blackout event several months later. Since classification, the device has been observed to alter can design or content ratios in response to regional outbreaks of containment-related illness or fatigue. The mechanisms by which LTC-011 performs this are completely unknown.Usage Guidelines
Personnel are permitted to retrieve no more than two units (cans) per a 72-hour period. Repeated use results in diminishing physiological returns and, in rare cases, mild systemic euphoria or unresponsiveness. Empty cans disappear when left inside the machine overnight. Attempts to disassemble or relocate LTC-011 result in immediate cessation of regenerative activity until returned to original coordinates, hence LTC-011 must remain in the same location indefinitely. LTC-011 is monitored under Passive Asset Oversight Protocol 2-B. Access logs are maintained by Site Ops, with biometric tracking enabled via overhead IR nodes. Unauthorized access exceeding usage thresholds will result in temporary personnel review and recalibration of clearance tokens. Research request queue managed by Dr. Arriaga. All study attempts must be non-invasive and non-disruptive.Personnel Commentary
Dr. M. Arriaga (Wellness Oversight, Level III)
"There ain't no way this thing was designed by actual people...that's what I've heard on the down low. I’ve seen it dispense this sorta hematoregenerative blend with a pop tab shaped like the Ophiuchus symbol. Twice. I keep telling people to treat it like a medical instrument, but somehow I still find empty cans in the recycling bin marked with initials from the staff. Yeah, they're totally drinking these for lunch and they think I don't know anything. I know plenty."
Agent F. Reyes (Field Logistics)
“Okay, so...the one that, to me, tasted like "lemon-lime" healed a gunshot wound from the field in six hours completely. The aftertaste though...god, tasted like radiator fluid. Not that I know what that tastes like.”
"There ain't no way this thing was designed by actual people...that's what I've heard on the down low. I’ve seen it dispense this sorta hematoregenerative blend with a pop tab shaped like the Ophiuchus symbol. Twice. I keep telling people to treat it like a medical instrument, but somehow I still find empty cans in the recycling bin marked with initials from the staff. Yeah, they're totally drinking these for lunch and they think I don't know anything. I know plenty."
Agent F. Reyes (Field Logistics)
“Okay, so...the one that, to me, tasted like "lemon-lime" healed a gunshot wound from the field in six hours completely. The aftertaste though...god, tasted like radiator fluid. Not that I know what that tastes like.”
LTC-012 - "Delta Armament"
TI Class: Astrum - CM Class: [---]
LTC-010, or Modulus Nodes, are precision-engineered mechanical devices developed by the Morinis Foundation during the late 20th century for the purpose of localized regulation of baseline reality. Entirely electromechanical in nature, Modulus Nodes are used to stabilize regions subject to geometric distortion, causal loop anomalies, and metric drift, particularly in long-term containment zones or field-deployed anomaly interface teams.Despite the continued utility and reliable function of LTC-010 units, the original authorship of the device's design is unknown. The Foundation possesses complete schematics, maintenance documentation, and calibration protocols, all archived and regularly updated, but no clear provenance exists for their development. The Foundation's internal records cite a legacy R&D cluster ("Project MODULUS"), but the associated personnel rosters, lab logs, and internal memos have either been lost, misclassified, or never existed in the first place.
The Foundation regards the Modulus Nodes as critical internal technology assets and has placed all documentation, source blueprints, and component supply chains under Infolock A-Delta.
Each unit measures approximately 91.4 cm (3 ft) in height and 26.7 cm (10.5 in) in radius. Constructed from stainless steel, beryllium-copper shielding, and magnetically dampened tungsten flywheels, the unit lacks any form of integrated computing hardware. Internal assemblies include a mechanical flywheel stack, operating at variable RPMs, a harmonic suspension ring, mounted on floating gimbal bearings, an analog feedback dial and numeric chronometric registry, a manual toggles for engagement, vent cycling, and phase adjustment.
All active components are mechanical or electromechanical, driven by internal power cells and tension coils. A distinctive low-frequency oscillation (audible below 20Hz) begins upon engagement, lasting around 5 to 10 minutes during full stabilization boot.
The Node’s operational objective is to "encourage" local spacetime to converge toward a predefined baseline topology, consistent with standard Earth-normal curvature and inertial frame expectations. How it achieves this is not fully understood. Empirically, deployed Nodes have been shown to: (1) Halt progression of recursive spatial topologies (e.g. non-terminating corridors, inverse rooms), (2) correct instrument desynchronization caused by micro-scale causal drift, (3) collapse temporal fragments in regions exposed to low-level anomaly field leakage, and (4) restore standard geodesic mapping within distorted lab or field volumes.
The leading theory describes the Node as a mechanically encoded geometric comparator, capable of modeling curvature tensors via physical rotation and inertial feedback alone, a feat which modern quantum field computing systems can replicate, but not surpass in speed or stability.
The design origin of LTC-010 is undocumented. All functional schematics are internally archived, fully annotated, and authenticated via Foundation cryptographic signatures, yet the earliest known schematic (Rev 0.9a) predates its supposed development timeline by seven years, and references no known project codes. Component tolerances call for machining precision not available in Foundation labs until the mid-90s, yet field logs record operational units as early as 1983. Every design document contains unique formatting, notation conventions, and annotation glyphs that do not match any standard Foundation engineering language.
Cross-referencing documents reveals internal contradictions. A 1996 maintenance manual refers to a "master core harmonic", yet no such component appears in the manufacturing documentation, and no technician has ever reported servicing one. Due to these inconsistencies, the Foundation maintains LTC-010's development on a "need-to-know basis", with a formalized classification of Class 7 Astrum.
All attempts to reconstruct a Node from first principles have failed to yield stable results. The original production methods, while technically replicable, lack causal determinism: reverse-engineered units behave unpredictably, even when fabricated to exact tolerances.
Important aspects to note regarding the deployment of the devices are as follows: (1) LTC-010s must be manually calibrated using provided dial interfaces before deployment. (2) Units are incompatible with Foundation digital telemetry systems. Field performance is monitored using analog oscillographs and acoustic spectrometers. (3) Vent cycling must be maintained every 72 hours during continuous operation. Failure to do so risks internal pressurization artifacts and phase slippage.
Commentary — Dr. Simon Kyriakos (Systems Integration, Level IV):
"[...S]omehow, the Foundation built them. We know that they’re ours. They have serial numbers, calibration charts, and decommission protocols, but ask anyone who wrote the governing model for curvature alignment or why the dial skips from -2 to 0, [...n]obody has a satisfying answer. You’ll hear a lot of everything from wartime black projects to people that say "the machine designed itself". [...T]he only reason we keep these things operational is because they work better than anything we’ve made since. No one’s ever comfortable standing too close when it malfunctions."