Edit ‘planar_tension_catalyst’ by surdeus

Edit ‘planar_tension_catalyst’ (by surdeus at 24 Aug 26 23:34 MSK)

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-A Planar Tension Catalyst (PTC) is a highly advanced artifact, presumably of [[Deus]] origin, designed to harvest, store, and discharge [[Tenax]]. These devices serve as the fundamental engine for [[Planar Catalysis]], allowing a compatible biological operator to enforce controlled intersections between [[plane]]s.
+A Planar Tension Catalyst (PTC) is a highly advanced artifact presumably manufactured by the [[Deus]], designed to harvest, store, and discharge [[Tenax]]. These devices serve as the fundamental engine for [[Planar Catalysis]], allowing a compatible biological operator to enforce controlled intersections between [[plane]]s.

@@ -11,18 +11,19 @@ A high-capacity Catalyst exhibiting localized reality distortion due to [[Tenax]

-= Physical Characteristics
-PTCs exhibit vast morphological diversity, ranging from handheld crystal-like structures to colossal, immobile infrastructure (see [[Mega Planar Tension Catalyst]]). They are made of unbreakable materials of unknown origin.
+= Physical Characteristics and Observational Limits
+PTCs exhibit vast morphological diversity, ranging from handheld crystalline structures to colossal, immobile infrastructure (see [[Mega Planar Tension Catalyst]]). They are frequently encased in [[Deusit]] or similar unyielding alloys, though not always: sometimes they are made of unknown but still unbreakable materials.

-The physical form of the device often reflect the specific subplane frequencies it is tuned to manipulate. [[AIR]] theorizes that all the catalyst types were made by some kind templates as some of them seem to be completely identical to each other, just as their functions, for specific tasks.
+Due to the fundamentally alien nature of Deus-forged artifacts, their internal composition and mechanics are entirely incompatible with [[Matera]] plane physics. All attempts to scan, dissect, or structurally analyze a Catalyst using Matera-bound instruments yield null or paradoxical data. Consequently, the [[AIR]] classifies these devices strictly by their **observable behavioral profiles** and **output signatures**, rather than internal architecture.

-= Function and Mechanics
-The primary function of a Catalyst is to act as a capacitor for [[Tenax]]. As [[plane]]s and [[dimension]]s drift through the [[Monada]], the resulting friction generates ambient Tenax. The Catalyst's internal lattice passively condenses and stores this charge.
-
-During [[Planar Catalysis]], the operator commands the Catalyst to discharge the stored Tenax. This release alters the local [[Planar Tension]], forcing a temporary intersection between the [[Matera]] plane and a target plane (such as [[Ergo]] or [[Eidos]]).
+= Function and Mechanics (Behavioral Profile)
+While the internal mechanism remains beyond empirical observation, the operational behavior of a PTC is highly predictable and follows strict, measurable laws:
+* **Passive Accumulation**: The artifact exhibits a localized "friction sink" effect, continuously drawing ambient [[Planar Tension]] differences generated by dimensional drift and condensing them into stored [[Tenax]].
+* **Saturation Point**: Each artifact demonstrates a fixed, measurable capacity. Once this threshold is reached, the accumulation effect ceases, and the device may exhibit minor localized tension distortions until discharged.
+* **Directed Discharge**: When prompted by a compatible biological [[Eidos Interface]], the artifact releases its stored Tenax. This discharge instantaneously alters the local Planar Tension, forcing a temporary intersection between the [[Matera]] plane and a target plane (such as [[Ergo]] or [[Eidos]]).

= Operational Parameters
-table { Characteristics
+table { Observable Characteristics
! Parameter ! Description
-| Tenax Capacity | The maximum volume of [[Tenax]] the internal lattice can hold before requiring a recharge or risking structural venting.
-| Subplane Index | The specific [[plane]] or subplane the Catalyst is geometrically tuned to access. Most Catalysts are limited to a single plane or a narrow band of subplanes; general-purpose Catalysts capable of accessing any subplane are exceptionally rare.
-| Discharge Rate | The speed at which the Catalyst can safely release stored Tenax without fracturing its internal lattice.
+| Tenax Capacity | The maximum volume of [[Tenax]] the artifact can hold before accumulation ceases or structural venting occurs. Measured through controlled discharge testing.
+| Subplane Affinity | The specific [[plane]] or subplane the artifact is observed to access upon discharge. Most Catalysts demonstrate a fixed affinity for a single plane or narrow band of subplanes. General-purpose Catalysts are exceptionally rare.
+| Discharge Threshold | The maximum rate at which the artifact can safely release stored Tenax. Exceeding this rate through forced biological input results in immediate, catastrophic planar decoupling.
}
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= Biological Interface and Attunement
-A Catalyst cannot be operated by brute force; it requires a direct cognitive link to a biological [[Eidos Interface]]. The artifact connects to the operator's [[Eidos Node]], translating conscious intent, willpower, and geometric calculation into planar enforcement.
+A Catalyst cannot be operated by brute physical force or mechanical triggers. It requires a direct cognitive link to a biological [[Eidos Interface]]. The artifact connects to the operator's [[Eidos Node]], translating conscious intent and geometric calculation into planar enforcement.

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== Operator Rarity
-Compatible operators are exceedingly rare. In [[lowly developed dimension]]s, natural cognitive compatibility occurs in approximately 1 in 10,000 individuals among non-[[kor]] races, and 1 in 5,000 among [[kor]] lineages. However, successful attunement does not guarantee mastery. Adapting the biological substrate to handle the cognitive load of high-tier catalysis requires decades of conditioning, and many bonded operators never progress beyond basic [[aperture]] generation.
+Compatible operators are exceedingly rare. In [[lowly developed dimension]]s, natural cognitive compatibility occurs in approximately 1 in 10,000 individuals among non-[[kor]] races, and 1 in 5,000 among [[kor]] lineages. Successful attunement does not guarantee mastery; adapting the biological substrate to handle the cognitive load of high-tier catalysis requires decades of conditioning.

== Cognitive Resonance
-The efficiency of the Catalyst is dictated by the cognitive resonance between the artifact's lattice and the operator's [[Eidos Node]]. High resonance allows for intuitive control, precise geometric calculation, and minimal [[Tenax]] waste. Low resonance results in unstable rifts, rapid mental fatigue, and dangerous feedback loops.
+The efficiency of the Catalyst is dictated by the cognitive resonance between the artifact's behavioral profile and the operator's [[Eidos Node]]. High resonance allows for intuitive control, precise geometric calculation, and minimal [[Tenax]] waste. Low resonance results in unstable rifts, rapid mental fatigue, and dangerous feedback loops.

= Production and Provenance
-The internal geometry of a PTC is vastly beyond the manufacturing capabilities of mortal civilizations. Consequently, they cannot be produced, reverse-engineered, or repaired by non-[[Deus]] entities. Existing Catalysts are strictly preserved, passed down through generations, or hoarded by state institutions such as the [[Tarosian Royal Magic Academy]] or [[AIR]].
+The manufacturing processes required to create a PTC are vastly beyond the capabilities of mortal civilizations. Existing Catalysts are strictly preserved, passed down through generations, or hoarded by state institutions such as the [[Tarosian Royal Magic Academy]] or [[AIR]].

== Tenax Recharging
-The exact mechanism by which the internal lattice generates or attracts Tenax remains classified under [[AIR Observational Limits]]. To mortal observers, the recharge process appears spontaneous. [[AIR]] hypotheses suggest the lattice acts as a localized planar friction trap, continuously condensing ambient dimensional drift into stored charge. The time required to reach full capacity depends on the local planar drift density and the specific lattice design.
+To mortal observers, the recharge process appears spontaneous. [[AIR]] hypotheses suggest the artifact acts as a localized planar friction trap, continuously condensing ambient dimensional drift into stored charge. The time required to reach full capacity depends entirely on the local planar drift density and the specific behavioral profile of the artifact.
+
+= Catalyst Archetypes and Production Cohorts
+While the internal mechanics of a [[Planar Tension Catalyst]] remain entirely opaque to mortal observation, the [[AIR]] has successfully categorized these artifacts into distinct **Behavioral Archetypes**.
+
+Evidence suggests that the [[Deus]] did not forge each artifact as a unique entity. Instead, they utilized standardized functional blueprints. Consequently, while no two catalysts may share the exact same physical wear or minor morphological quirks, many belong to a specific **Production Cohort**—a finite, measurable group of artifacts forged from the identical divine blueprint, exhibiting the exact same operational ceiling and behavioral profile.

= See Also
-=> Planar Catalysis
-=> Planar Tension Catalyst Attunement
+=> Planar Tension Catalyst
=> Tenax
-=> Planar Tension
-=> Mega Planar Tension Catalyst
-=> Eidos Node
-=> Ergo
-=> Deus
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+=> AIR Catalogue
+=> Behavioral Profiling
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