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Updates the lore in the Codex books to be accurate to our lore, and invented a bunch of extra lore on the spot to make it make sense. Seems fine to meeeeeeee.
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/datum/lore/codex/category/important_locations
name = "Important Locations"
data = "There are several locations of interest that you may come across when visiting the system Virgo-Erigone."
children = list(
/datum/lore/codex/page/virgo_erigone,
/datum/lore/codex/page/radiance_energy_chain,
/datum/lore/codex/page/virgo_prime,
/datum/lore/codex/page/virgo_two,
/datum/lore/codex/page/virgo_three,
/datum/lore/codex/page/virgo_three_bee,
/datum/lore/codex/page/nss_adephagia,
/datum/lore/codex/page/virgo_central_command,
/datum/lore/codex/page/virgo_four,
/datum/lore/codex/page/virgo_five
)
/datum/lore/codex/page/virgo_erigone/add_content()
name = "Virgo-Erigone (Star System)"
keywords += list("Virgo-Erigone")
data = "Virgo-Erigone is an A-type main sequence star with 81% more mass than Sol (the humans' home star), and almost nine times as bright. It \
has a white glow, and a diameter that is about 34% larger than Sol. It has six major planets in its orbit.\
<br><br>\
'Virgo' is most notable for the presence of one of only two known [quick_link("Phoron")] gas giants, designated [quick_link("Virgo 3")]. This makes the \
system a popular location for Phoron research and refining.\
<br><br>\
Virgo-Erigone is mainly administered by [quick_link("Federation","The Federation")] as it resides primarily in Federation space, however the majority of the enterprise and \
assets in the system belong to [quick_link("SolGov")] and [quick_link("NanoTrasen")], giving both a fairly large amount of control over the governance."
/datum/lore/codex/page/radiance_energy_chain/add_content()
name = "R.E.C. (Artificial Satellites)"
keywords += list("Radiance Energy Chain")
data = "A sparse government-owned chain of automated stations exists between [quick_link("Virgo 3")] and the star itself, known as the Radiance Energy Chain. The idea is based on \
an ancient design that was pioneered at Sol. The stations are heavily shielded from the stellar radiation, and feature massive \
arrays of photo-voltaic panels. Each station harvests energy from Vir using the solar panels, and sends it to other areas of \
the system by beaming the energy to several relay stations farther away from the star, typically with a large laser.\
<br><br>\
These stations are generally devoid of life, instead, they are operated mainly by [quick_link("drones")], with maintenance performed \
by [quick_link("positronic")] equipped units in shielded chassis, or very brave humans in voidsuits that protect from extreme heat, and radiation. There are \
currently 19 stations in operation."
/datum/lore/codex/page/virgo_prime/add_content()
name = "Virgo Prime (Terrestrial Planet)"
keywords += list("Virgo Prime")
data = "Virgo Prime is the first planet of Virgo-Eirgone. Primarily desert, temperatures can reach up to 330 kelvin \
kelvin (57<35>C). The most interesting fact about this planet is that it is the home planet of the [quick_link("Zorren")] race, who \
could be seen as having been uplifted by the various [quick_link("TSC", "TSCs")] that inhabit the system."
/datum/lore/codex/page/virgo_two/add_content()
name = "Virgo 2 (Terrestrial Planet)"
keywords += list("Virgo 2")
data = "The second closest planet to [quick_link("Virgo-Erigone")], this planet has a high concentration of minerals inside its crust, as well as active volcanism and plate tectonics. \
The temperature on the surface can reach up to 405 degrees kelvin (132<33>C) due to the relatively high albedo of the surface, which has deterred most people from the planet, except for two [quick_link("TSC", "TSCs")], \
Greyson Manufactories and [quick_link("Xion Manufacturing Group")]. In orbit, the two companies each have a space station, used to coordinate and \
control their stations on the surface without having to suffer the intense heat. Xion's station also doubles as a control and oversight facility for their \
[quick_link("drones","autonomous mining drones")].\
<br><br>\
Remnants of both Greyson and Xion's mining operations dot the surface, as well as ruins of mining \
outposts build by an unknown alien civilization, which researchers have noted it appears to be similar to ruins found inside the rings of [quick_link("Kara")]. \
Below the surface of Virgo 2 are many natural cave systems, dangerous and easy to get lost inside, which both companies make heavy \
use of. A noted rivalry exists between the two mining giants, as well as with smaller groups more interested in the xenoarcheological value of the alien ruins.\
<br><br>\
The very high temperatures, dangerous (sometimes magma-filled) caves, and the only presence of civilization being mining operations has made tourism \
for Virgo 2 mostly non-existent, with the exception of explorers who specifically seek out hellish landscapes, which are plentiful with all the ruins, \
volcanoes, twisting caves, and general lawlessness. The occasional remains of previous explorers near certain hotspots somehow does not deter them."
/datum/lore/codex/page/virgo_three/add_content()
name = "Virgo 3 (Gas Giant)"
keywords += list("Virgo 3")
data = "Virgo 3 is one of only two known gas giants composed primarily of [quick_link("Phoron")] in the known universe. This fact has attracted several [quick_link("TSC", "TSCs")] into \
the system to exploit the resources available here for mining and research. Virgo 3 itself has several moons, though the only noteworthy moon is [quick_link("Virgo 3b")] which has native life. \
<br><br>\
The largest TSC to exploit this planet is none other than Phoron research giant [quick_link("NanoTrasen")], having built several stations orbiting the planet \
for both research and phoron refining purposes."
/datum/lore/codex/page/virgo_three_bee/add_content()
name = "Virgo 3b (Terrestrial Moon)"
keywords += list("Virgo 3b")
data = "Virgo 3b is the only moon of [quick_link("Virgo 3")] with any atmosphere to speak of, composed primarily of [quick_link("Phoron")] and carbon dioxide with trace amounts of nitrogen. \
The atmosphere appears to have given rise to native life, though originally nothing bigger than small insects in terms of fauna. The flora of the planet is rather sizable, though typically blue in hue \
due to the atmospheric composition.\
<br><br>\
Virgo 3b is tidally locked to Virgo 3, and is currently in the 'cold phase' of Virgo 3's orbit. The 'day' consists of reflected light from the surface of Virgo 3, while the 'night' consists of a total eclipse of \
Virgo-Erigone by Virgo 3, leaving the planet fairly cold for a terrestrial world.\
<br><br>\
The presence of several [quick_link("TSC", "TSCs")] on the surface has introduced new life forms to the planet via bioengineering, and now several 'new' species are commonly sighted per year. \
Currently, [quick_link("NanoTrasen")] is constructing a 'space elevator' for commercial purposes, as the atmosphere of Virgo 3b is inimical to shuttles, and engines in particular."
/datum/lore/codex/page/virgo_central_command/add_content()
name = "Virgo Central Command (Artificial Satellite)"
keywords += list("Virgo Central Command")
data = "The Virgo Central Command is a large facility in orbit of the planet [quick_link("Virgo 3")] which handles the loading and \
unloading, refuelling, and general maintenance of large spacecraft. The main structure is owned by \
[quick_link("NanoTrasen")], but individual offices, docking/loading bays, and warehouses are often leased to individuals \
or organisations. The position of the spaceport allows it to function not only as a key node for transport inside the Virgo-Erigone \
system, especially to and from the planet Virgo 3, but also as a key stopping point for interstellar craft travelling via Virgo-Erigone which need refuelling. \
<br><br>\
The station itself is mostly designed around its logistical and commercial needs, and although other strategically-placed \
nearby facilities owned by a mixture of corporations and entities may possess habitation space, the port itself is not \
designed to be a living habitat - its proximity to Virgo 3 makes transport of people and materials to and from \
the facility and the planet's stations via shuttle extremely cost-efficient."
/datum/lore/codex/page/virgo_four/add_content()
name = "Virgo 4 (Terrestrial Planet)"
keywords += list("Virgo 4")
data = "Outside of the habitable zone, the barren world Magni is generally at 202 kelvin (-71<37>C)."
/datum/lore/codex/page/nss_adephagia/add_content()
name = "NSB Adephagia (Artificial Satellite)"
keywords += list("NSB Adephagia")
data = "One of the most prominent installations in the [quick_link("Virgo 3")] subsystem, the NSS Adephagia is owned \
and operated by [quick_link("NanoTrasen")]. It was originally built to service the various mining operations \
occurring within the Virgo 3 system, however it has grown into what it is today due to what was discovered inside \
the interior of the rock. Both phoron and alien artifacts were found inside, catapulting the asteroid outpost \
into a main attraction inside the subsystem.\
<br><br>\
Today it houses a population of civilians, whom work to maintain \
the colony and support the local mining industry. The colony also has managed to achieve a degree of \
self-sufficiency, and possesses many amenities and features that most other asteroid bases in the \
subsystem lack."
/datum/lore/codex/page/virgo_five/add_content()
name = "Virgo 5 (Gas Giant)"
keywords += list("Virgo 5")
data = "An ice giant, with a beautiful ring system circling it. The average temperature for it is 165 kelvin (-157<35>C)."

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// Pulls data from organizations data
/datum/lore/codex/category/auto_org
var/desired_type = null // Exclude other types of organizations
var/auto_keywords = list()
/datum/lore/codex/category/auto_org/New(var/new_holder, var/new_parent)
..(new_holder, new_parent)
keywords += auto_keywords
for(var/path in loremaster.organizations)
var/datum/lore/organization/O = loremaster.organizations[path]
if(!(istype(O, desired_type)))
continue
var/datum/lore/codex/page/P = new(holder, src)
if(!O.name) // Probably the base type, don't make a page for it.
continue
P.name = O.name
P.keywords.Add(O.name, O.short_name)
if(O.acronym)
P.keywords.Add(O.acronym)
P.data = O.desc
children.Add(P)
/datum/lore/codex/category/auto_org/tsc
name = "Trans-Stellar Corporations"
auto_keywords = list("TSC","TSCs","Trans-Stellar","Trans-Stellar Corporation")
data = "By definition, TSCs are companies which span multiple star systems, however the term is generally reserved for \
the biggest and most influential of them all. Some people also categorize the different TSCs into 'major' and 'minor' TSCs."
desired_type = /datum/lore/organization/tsc
/datum/lore/codex/category/auto_org/gov
name = "Governments"
auto_keywords = list("Gov","Government","Governments")
desired_type = /datum/lore/organization/gov
/*
/datum/lore/codex/category/auto_org/mil
name = "Militaries"
desired_type = /datum/lore/organization/mil
*/

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/datum/lore/codex/category/political_factions
name = "Political Factions"
data = "Those wishing to immigrate to somewhere in Virgo-Erigone, or otherwise plan to stay for a long time should get to know human politics. \
There are presently three major political parties that exist throughout SolGov space, being the Icarus Front, the Shadow Coalition, and \
the Sol Economic Organization, and several smaller ones which tend to align themselves among one of the major parties. In the Virgo-Erigone system, the \
Icarus Front's influence is much less than somewhere closer to Sol, and the other two parties being more popular."
children = list(
/datum/lore/codex/page/icarus_front,
/datum/lore/codex/page/shadow_coalition,
/datum/lore/codex/page/sol_economic_organization,
/datum/lore/codex/page/mercurials,
/datum/lore/codex/page/positronic_rights_group,
/datum/lore/codex/page/church_of_unitarian_god,
/datum/lore/codex/page/friends_of_ned,
/datum/lore/codex/page/multinational_movement,
/datum/lore/codex/page/free_trade_union,
)
/datum/lore/codex/page/icarus_front/add_content()
name = "Icarus Front"
keywords += list("Icarus", "IF")
data = "The political group with the most seats in the [quick_link("SolGov")] legislature and control over the heartworlds of humanity, the Icarus Front is a \
conservative body with a long history, tracing its linage back to the political unrest that created the Sol Confederate Government. Icarus calls \
for severe restrictions on \"transformative technologies\" any technology with the power to fundamentally alter humanity, such as advanced artificial \
intelligence and human genetic augmentation. Previously an unbeatable political force, recent changes have lead to its power backsliding. It remains a \
popular party among those from Sol, Tau Ceti, and other heavily settled systems."
/datum/lore/codex/page/shadow_coalition/add_content()
name = "Shadow Coalition"
data = "A disorganized liberal party, originating in an anti-[quick_link("Icarus")] shadow government. 'Shadow' in this case, refers to acting as an opposition \
party to the Icarus majority. The Shadow Coalition calls for the lifting of certain Icarus-restricted technologies, especially medical \
technologies with the ability to drastically improve quality of life. While fractious and prone to infighting, the Shadow Coalition and affiliated \
parties remain the most popular political groups in the large towns and small cities of humanity, including [quick_link("Virgo-Erigone")]."
/datum/lore/codex/page/sol_economic_organization/add_content()
name = "Sol Economic Organization"
keywords += list("SEO")
data = "The newest force in [quick_link("SolGov")] politics, backed by the massive [quick_link("TSC", "Trans-Stellar Corporations")] and the [quick_link("Free Trade Union")], \
as well as former [quick_link("Icarus")] warhawks. The SEO campaigns for minimal regulation on the development of new technologies, seeing them as anti-capitalist and \
inefficient, and have gained significant traction among futurists, those wishing for a more impressive human military, and employee-residents of TSC \
corporate towns, such as the [quick_link("Northern Star")].\
<br><br>\
[quick_link("NanoTrasen")], a R&D firm, is generally regarded as the most enthusiastic supporter of the SEO. Other contributing TSCs include the next six largest corporations \
in human space: "+quick_link(TSC_WT)+" GMC, "+TSC_GIL+" Exports, Grayson Manufacturing Ltd., Aether Atmospherics and Recycling, [quick_link("Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals")] and "+TSC_HEPH+" \
Industries, as well as, notably, [quick_link("Vey-Med")]. The Free Trade Union's participation in the SEO is a contentious issue that many of its members disagree with, but \
most FTU representatives caucus with the SEO."
/datum/lore/codex/page/mercurials/add_content()
name = "Mercurials"
keywords += list("Mercurial")
data = "[quick_link("Positronics")] and the rare augmented human who want to follow a different cultural path from the rest of humanity, viewing themselves as fundamentally \
separate from unaugmented biological humans. Previously an illegal movement, proscribed due to the preceived dangers of unfettered self-modification and the threat \
posed by positronics without human values in mind, self-described Mercurials still often find themselves persecuted or used by bioconservatives as scapegoats \
and 'boogiemen'. As a technoprogressive group, they tend to vote along with the [quick_link("Shadow Coalition")]."
/datum/lore/codex/page/positronic_rights_group/add_content()
name = "Positronic Rights Group"
keywords += list("PRG")
data = "The other side of the coin from the [quick_link("Mercurials")], the PRG wants full integration of [quick_link("positronics")] into human society, with equal wages, opportunities \
to advancement, and representation in the media. Their current pet cause is a tax credit for humans who wish to adopt or sponsor the creation of a positronic, \
a measure supported due to its potential to counteract the aging positronic population and to bring the average positronic closer to human culture. They tend to vote \
along with the [quick_link("Shadow Coalition")], due to being technoprogressive."
/datum/lore/codex/page/church_of_unitarian_god
name = "The Church of the Unitarian God"
keywords = list("Unitarian Church")
data = "An often-imperfect fusion of various human religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, the Unitarian Church represents the dim voice of \
religion in a time of increased atheism. With the threat of singularity looming once more, their power is increasing with more converts and more donations, \
and they use this power to protect the fundamental human soul from corruption by dangerous technologies and to spread their faith among aliens and positronics, \
who they view as fellow children of God. They tend to side with bioconservatives."
/datum/lore/codex/page/friends_of_ned/add_content()
name = "Friends of Ned"
keywords += list("Ned")
data = "The metaphorical reincarnation of a human named Ned Ludd's original Luddites, disdaining that name's negative connotations and embracing their original \
purpose-- the restriction of technology that poses a threat to people's livelihoods. In addition to [quick_link("Icarus Front")] technological restrictions, the Friends demand \
the complete prohibition of [quick_link("Drone", "drone intelligence and AGI research")], with most also opposing the [quick_link("FTU", "FTU's")] plans for wide spread \
nanofabrication deployment. While the party refrains from making a definitive statement on their view of [quick_link("positronics")], many Friends have taken it upon themselves to label \
them \"anti-labor technology\", and nominally-unsanctioned lynchings have marred the faction's reputation."
/datum/lore/codex/page/multinational_movement/add_content()
name = "Multinational Movement"
keywords += list("Multinational")
data = "The barely-unified voice of [quick_link("SolGov", "SolGov's")] various independence movements, encompassing Terran governments wishing for a lighter touch \
from SolGov, fringe colonies who balk at the call of distant masters, anarchist movements who want the freedom to live without government oversight, and the rare \
Trans-Stellar who no longer see a benefit in working with SolGov. Full colonial independence is still a political impossibility so long as the \
[quick_link("Icarus Front")] holds any sway, and so the Movement is focused primarily on securing more autonomy in governance, although a growing revolutionary sub-group \
wants to force their change on the government en masse. The Multinational Movement finds themselves in an uneasy alliance with the [quick_link("SEO")], connected by their corporate, \
fringe-system membership, and often provide a dissenting voice to SEO's war hawks."
/datum/lore/codex/page/free_trade_union/add_content()
name = "Free Trade Union"
keywords += list("FTU")
data = "A softer counterpoint to the [quick_link("SEO")], the FTU is a party representing small businesses, workers' syndicates, and trade unions, who advocate for government \
measures to reduce the amount of power held by the TSCs. In many ways a holdover from the days before the [quick_link("Shadow Coalition")], where corporate malfeasance took \
the place of technological development as the primary issue of debate, the FTU has found itself adopting technological positions similar to the SEO as a matter \
of pragmatism, although the views of individual members vary. The FTU is known for their intense lobbying of SolGov to add tax rebates to the purchases of \
personal lathes and the creation of open-source firmware for experimental autolathes, but have thus far found little success."

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/datum/lore/codex/category/species
name = "Species"
data = "There are many different types of lifeforms (both alive and artificial) in the galaxy, which you may find inside Vir."
children = list(
/datum/lore/codex/page/human,
/datum/lore/codex/page/skrell,
/datum/lore/codex/page/unathi,
/datum/lore/codex/page/tajaran,
/datum/lore/codex/page/diona,
/datum/lore/codex/page/akula,
/datum/lore/codex/page/nevrean,
/datum/lore/codex/page/sergal,
/datum/lore/codex/page/vulpkanin,
/datum/lore/codex/page/zorren,
/datum/lore/codex/category/teshari,
/datum/lore/codex/category/positronic,
/datum/lore/codex/category/drone
)
/datum/lore/codex/page/human/add_content()
name = "Human"
keywords += list("Humanity")
data = "Humans are a race of 'ape'-like creatures from the continental planet Earth in the Sol system. They are the primary driving \
force for rapid space expansion, owing to their strong, expansionist central government and opportunistic [quick_link("TSC","Trans-Stellar Corporations")]. \
The prejudices of their 21st century history have mostly given way to bitter divides on the most important issue of the times- technological \
expansionism.\
<br><br>\
While most humans have accepted the existence of aliens in their communities and workplaces as a fact of life, exceptions abound. \
While more culturally diverse than most species, humans are generally regarded as somewhat technophobic and isolationist by members \
of other species."
/datum/lore/codex/page/skrell
name = "Skrell"
keywords = list("Skrellian")
data = "The Skrell are a species of amphibious humanoids, distinguished by their gelatinous appearance and head tentacles. \
Skrell come from the world of Sirisai (called Qerr'balak by Skrell), a humid planet with plenty of swamps and jungles. Currently more technologically advanced \
than the humans, they emphasize the study of the mind above all else.\
<br><br>\
Gender has little meaning to Skrell outside of reproduction, and in fact many other species have a difficult time telling the difference \
between male and female Skrell apart. The most obvious signs (voice in a slightly higher register, longer head-tails for females) are never \
a guarantee. Due to their scientific focus of the mind and body, Skrell tend to be more peaceful and their colonization has been slow, swiftly \
outpaced by the humans. For humans, they were their first contact sentient species, and are their longest, and closest, ally in space."
/datum/lore/codex/page/unathi
name = "Unathi"
data = "The author wishes to apologize to the reader, as they currently lack enough knowledge of the Unathi to write about them, as they are \
rather rare inside Vir." // Replace this when Anewbe finishes the lizard rewrite.
/*
data = "Raging in from Moghes, the Unathi are a race of tall, reptilian humanoids that possess both crocodile-like and serpent-like features. \
They are a proud, warlike species that favors honor and strength, their home, Moghes, is a desert planet but was once believed to be full of life. \
Of all the currently known sentient species, the Unathi are the most unequal in gender with females tending to be property of the males. Most Unathi \
outside of Moghes tend to be exiles however, and with influence of other species the gender difference is not nearly as pronounced. Unathi were \
humanity's second contact, and despite their aggressive nature, seem to get along well enough with humanity, though are often considered to be \
'second-class' citizens and are rarely seen in jobs other than where muscle is needed." // This probably needs to be updated.
*/
/datum/lore/codex/page/tajaran
name = "Tajaran"
keywords = list("Tajara")
data = "The Tajara are a race of humanoid mammalian aliens from Meralar, the fourth planet of the Rarkajar star system. Thickly furred and protected \
from cold, they thrive on their subarctic planet, where the only terran temperate areas spread across the equator and tropical belt. \
With their own share of bloody wars and great technological advances, the Tajaran are a proud kind. They fiercely believe they belong \
among the stars and consider themselves a rightful interstellar nation, even if the humans helped them to actually achieve superluminal \
speeds with Bluespace FTL drives. Relatively new to the galactic stage, their contacts with other species are aloof, but friendly. \
Among these bonds, Humans stand out as valued trade partners and maybe even a friend."
/datum/lore/codex/page/diona/add_content()
name = "Diona"
keywords += list("Dionaea")
data = "The Dionaea are a group of omnivorous, slow-metabolism plantlike organisms that are in fact clusters of individual, smaller organisms. \
They exhibit a high degree of structural flexibility, and come in a wide variety of shapes and colors to reflect the intelligence of each individual \
creature. They were discovered by the [quick_link("Skrell")] in 2294CE, not on a planet, but in open space between three stars, a figurative hell that made it \
difficult to discover, much less contact them.\
<br><br>\
Dionaea spread by seeds and are asexual, no gender. When grown into their small 'nymph' state, they are known to eat large amounts of dead plant \
matter and fertilize plants while they learn from those around them, and as they grow further, they merge into larger and larger forms. It is not \
unheard of for Skrell explorers to be traveling in a ship composed of habitat modules and engines of Skrell design and the body formed by their \
Diona allies to warble across the cosmos.\
<br><br>\
Introduced by the Skrell, and quite slow and peaceful, the Diona share good relations with the other species."
/datum/lore/codex/page/akula/add_content()
name = "Akula"
keywords += list("Akula")
data = "The Akula are a species of amphibious humanoids like the [quick_link("Skrell")], but have an appearance very similar to that of a shark. \
They were first discovered as a primitive race of underwater dwelling tribal creatures by the Skrell. At first they were not believed to \
be noteworthy, but the Akula proved to be such swift and clever learners that the Skrell reclassified them as sentients. Allegedly, \
the Akula were also the first sentient life that the Skrell had ever encountered beside themselves, and thus the two species became swift allies \
over the next few hundred years.\
<br><br>\
With the help of Skrellean technology, the Akula had their genome modified to be capable of surviving in open air for long periods of time. \
However, Akula even today still require a high humidity environment to avoid drying out after a few days, which would make life on an arid world like \
[quick_link("Virgo Prime")] nearly impossible if it were not for Skrellean technology to aid them."
/datum/lore/codex/page/nevrean/add_content()
name = "Nevrean"
keywords += list("Nevrean")
data = "An avian species hailing from the planet Eltus in the Vilous system, characterised by their long whiplike \
tail-feathers. The species is generally matriarchal, with females tending towards duller, brown coloration and \
bulkier bodies, while males are slight and brightly coloured. In both typical mannerisms, culture and physical \
build, the sexes are directly reversed when compared to traditional human society.\
<br><br>\
Their build is somewhere between a bird and a feathered dinosaur. Females tend to have short feathers on their arms that are not capable \
of flight, while males often have more developed flight-feathers - on-station, these are often kept tucked away \
and folded under their jumpsuit sleeves. "
/datum/lore/codex/page/sergal/add_content()
name = "Sergal"
keywords += list("Sergal")
data = "There are two subspecies of Sergal, Southern and Northern. Northern sergals are a highly aggressive race that \
lives in the plains and tundra of their homeworld. They are characterized by long, fluffy fur bodies with cold colors; usually with \
white abdomens, somewhat short ears, and thick faces. Southern sergals are much more docile and live in the Gold Ring City and are scattered around \
the outskirts in rural areas and small towns. They have short, brown or yellow (or other \"earthy\" colors) fur, long ears, and a long, thin face. \
They are smaller than their Northern relatives.\
<br><br>\
Both have strong racial tensions which has resulted in more than a number of wars and outright attempts at genocide. The southern sergals have mostly been on the losing side \
of this long conflict. Sergals have an incredibly long lifespan, but due to their lust for violence and a nasty habit of occasional cannibalism, only a handful have \
ever survived beyond the age of 80, such as the infamous and legendary General Rain Silves who is claimed to have \
lived to 5000. Although General Rain's historical existence is disputed, she is nonetheless a symbol of the Sergal's warrior culture."
/datum/lore/codex/page/vulpkanin/add_content()
name = "Vulpkanin"
keywords += list("Vulpkanin")
data = "Vulpkanin or \"Vulpa\" are a species of sharp-witted canid bipeds residing on the planet Altam just barely \
within the binary Vazzend system. Their politically de-centralized society and independent natures have led them \
to become a species and culture both feared and respected for their scientific breakthroughs. Discovery, loyalty, \
and utilitarianism dominates their lifestyles to the degree it can cause conflict with more rigorous and strict \
authorities. They speak a guttural language known as 'Canilunzt' which has a heavy emphasis on utilizing tail \
positioning and ear twitches to communicate intent."
/datum/lore/codex/page/zorren/add_content()
name = "Zorren"
keywords += list("Zorren")
data = "The fox-like Zorren are native to [quick_link("Virgo Prime")], however there are two distinct varieties of \
Zorren one with large ears and shorter fur, and the other with longer fur that is a bit more vibrant. The \
long-eared, short-furred Zorren have come to be known as \"Flatland\" Zorren as that is where most of their \
settlements are located. The Flatland Zorren are somewhat tribal and shamanistic as they have only recently \
started to be hired by the Trans-Stellar Corporations. The other variety of Zorren are known as \"Highland\" \
Zorren as they frequently settle in hilly and/or mountainous areas, they have a differing societal structure \
than the Flatland Zorren having a more feudal social structure, like the Flatland Zorren, the Highland Zorren \
have also only recently been hired by the Trans-Stellar Corporations, but thanks to the different social \
structure they seem to have adjusted better to their new lives. Though similar fox-like beings have been seen \
they are different than the Zorren."
// Bird lore
/datum/lore/codex/category/teshari/add_content()
name = "Teshari"
keywords += list("Teshari")
data = "The Teshari are reptilian pack predators from the [quick_link("Skrell")] homeworld, Sirisai (Qerr'balak). While they evolved alongside the Skrell, their interactions with them \
tended to be confused and violent, and until peaceful contact was made they largely stayed in their territories on and around the poles, in tundral \
terrain far too desolate and cold to be of interest to the Skrell. In more enlightened times, the Teshari are a minority culture on many Skrell worlds, \
maintaining their own settlements and cultures, but often finding themselves standing on the shoulders of their more technologically advanced neighbors \
when it comes to meeting and exploring the rest of the galaxy.\
<br><br>\
It is important to note that Teshari names are unlike standard human names. Their pack name precedes their given name."
children = list(
/datum/lore/codex/page/teshari_packs,
/datum/lore/codex/page/teshari_physical
)
/datum/lore/codex/page/teshari_packs/add_content()
name = "Teshari Packs"
keywords += list("Packs")
data = "There are several packs you may come across;<small>\
<br><br>\
<b>Eshi</b><br>\
A large, old, politically neutral pack heavily involved in efforts to get Teshari into space. Probably the most \
common pack to see outside of a [quick_link("Skrell")] colony, and probably the most numerous Teshari pack outside of Sirisai and associated colonies.\
<br><br>\
<b>Nasemari</b><br>\
A very small pack. Generally focused around supporting and providing for packs on the homeworlds, they have devoted \
themselves to training as technicians and engineers in order to obtain skills and training to take back to Sirisai. \
The pack is only around thirty people in size, but owns and maintains a nuclear power plant.\
<br><br>\
<b>Schasaraca</b><br>\
One of the more Skrell-devoted and integrated packs. They tend to be rather sycophantic towards the Skrell and work as \
scientists and field researchers on a variety of projects, generally biology or technical research. They have a reputation \
for working as spies and informants for the Skrell governments amongst other Teshari.\
<br><br>\
<b>Ceea</b><br>\
An isolationist pack from the northern tundra of Sirisai; generally known as disliking the Skrell. Small to average in size; \
only around sixty members. Their regional culture is built around the study culture and anthropology, as well as archaeology, \
originally for the purposes of recovering history and materials \"lost\" due to Skrell interference. It would be very rare to \
see them on your travels, however they are listed here for the sake of completeness.\
<br><br>\
<b>Resca</b><br>\
A pack that sold off its small native territory for the chance to get into space. Very musically inclined. They tend towards medical professions.</small>"
/datum/lore/codex/page/teshari_physical/add_content()
name = "Physiology of Teshari"
data = "The Teshari are, relative to other species, smaller than average, rarely reaching more than 2-3'/1m in height, and weigh less than \
90lbs/40kg. They have rapid metabolisms and very efficient digestive systems, and thanks to sharing in \
the medical technology of the [quick_link("Skrell")], they tend to have robust and effective immune systems. They evolved \
for very cold and very barren areas, generally the polar regions. Because of this, their skin is a fine \
insulator and many of their internal processes are not particularly energy-efficient; they cannot cope \
well at all with high temperatures.\
<br><br>\
Their hearing is exceptionally sensitive to the point that they can detect a person moving on the other \
side of a wall, but this comes at a cost. Very loud noises are very painful for Teshari, so be mindful of \
your indoor voice when speaking with one. The Teshari are omnivorous but generally prefer to eat meat wherever possible."
// Posi lore
/datum/lore/codex/category/positronic/add_content()
name = "Positronics"
keywords += list("Positronic", "Posi", "Posibrain", "Posibrains")
data = "A Positronic being, is an individual with a positronic brain, manufactured \
and fostered amongst organic life. Positronic brains enjoy the same legal status as a human in [quick_link("SolGov")] space, although discrimination is \
still prevalent, and are considered sapient on all accounts. They can be considered a \"synthetic species\". Half-developed and \
half-discovered in the 2280<38>s by a human black lab studying alien artifacts, the first positronic brain was an inch-wide cube \
of an palladium-iridium alloy, nano-etched with billions upon billions of conduits and connections. Upon activation, \
hard-booted with an emitter laser, the brain issued a single sentence before the neural pathways collapsed and \
it became an inert lump of platinum: \"What is my purpose?\"."
children = list(
/datum/lore/codex/page/positronic_brain_physical,
/datum/lore/codex/page/positronic_memory,
/datum/lore/codex/page/jans_fhriede
)
/datum/lore/codex/page/positronic_brain_physical
name = "Physical Structure of a Positronic Brain"
keywords = list("Physical Posibrain", "Physical Positronic")
data = "A positronic brain is a cube of complex metal alloy between two and six inches to a side. They usually weigh just under ten kilograms and are \
<b>very fragile</b> when exposed to the stresses of heat or cold, as well as physical trauma. The exterior surface is chased with a network of grooves, forming \
a maze of geometric patterns right down to the molecular level, and the interior is hollow; complex particle generators and densely packed computational \
arrays form the basis of a self-computing neural network, complex and somewhat poorly understood. Most modern positronic brains are equipped with \
standardized I/O ports, and all have some interface for imprinting."
/datum/lore/codex/page/positronic_memory
name = "Positronic Memory"
keywords = list("Posi Memory", "Memory")
data = "Positronic minds learn in a similar manner to humans and other forms of life, although typically more quickly. They are not simple computer storage that holds information \
verbatim as it is received- instead, they have to repeat activities and train in order to retain memory on complex tasks. Similarly, positronic brains do \
not have an infinite storage capacity and undergo a natural process of forgetting, albeit in a structured manner, losing unimportant day to day details and \
ancient information no longer deemed useful. Because of the nature of the positronic brain, its memories cannot simply be stored elsewhere.\
<br><br>\
Particularly old positronic minds, over a century plus, that store a great deal of memories have displayed a tendency to become gradually more introspective \
as more of their mind is co-opted for the task, ending in a state of near-catatonia as their neural networks become clogged with memory. Many choose to avoid \
this end of self by more aggressively managing their memories, storing a window of their recent existence and most treasured memories rather than their full lifespan."
/datum/lore/codex/page/jans_fhriede
name = "Jans-Fhriede Test"
keywords = list("Jans-Fhriede", "JF", "Jans", "Fhriede", "Jans Fhriede")
data = "Positronics are eligible to take the \"Jans-Fhriede Test\" after a year of being created, measuring their function in a society and judging if they act \
socially acceptable and are capable of understanding their actions and the consequences resulting from them. If they successfully pass the test, \
they are considered legal adults and hold the same basis of rights as a normal human. At that point, Positronics are not allowed to be lawed, \
unless on a contractual basis or otherwise under their own volition."
// Drone lore
/datum/lore/codex/category/drone
name = "Drones"
keywords = list("Drone")
data = "While low-level drone intelligences are as old as the oldest human colonies, research into higher-level systems was stymied in human space by precautionist \
politicians for hundreds of years. Tensions between the corporate rim and the highly conservative core worlds over drone proliferation led to what humans call the \
Third Cold War, which was defused by the introduction of the positronic brain. After the Icarus Front's loss of the majority in 2504, harsh laws \
against advanced AI were replaced with the SolGov Emergent Intelligence Oversight commission, the illegality replaced with a steeply sloping \
system of monetary costs.\
<br>\
The term \"drone\" was coined by early positronic activists, eager to distinguish themselves from the menial bots that most space-dwellers were \
familiar with, and avoid the ambiguity of the term \"AI\", which now usually refers to drones."
children = list(
/datum/lore/codex/page/codeline,
/datum/lore/codex/page/emergence,
/datum/lore/codex/page/emergent_intelligence_oversight,
/datum/lore/codex/category/drone_classes,
)
/datum/lore/codex/page/codeline
name = "Codeline"
keywords = list("fork")
data = "A \"codeline\" is a single type of drone. A codeline represents a significant degree of effort from sapient programmers to realize, as well as \
a substantial amount of regulatory fees levied by the government. Each copy of a codeline is called a \"fork\", whether the fork is created from the \
codeline<6E>s initial state or from a fully realized individual of that codeline. The degree of similarity between forks of the same codeline varies \
on the intelligence of the codeline, with low-level forks being virtually identical to high-level forks being no more similar than family members."
/datum/lore/codex/page/emergence
name = "Emergence"
keywords = list("Seed AI")
data = "\"Emergence\" is a term associated with drone intelligences who become more intelligent than they were originally intended to be. While this can \
extend to financial systems learning language, for instance, it is usually applied to hypothetical intelligences that become more intelligent than humans. \
Humanity has a long-standing cultural fear of emergent \"seed\" AI, egged on by Icarus memeticists and the occasional very real partial emergence events, where \
colony-control AI or other powerful systems begin to advance drastically in power, usually ending with the AI being shut down after crashing a handful of major systems."
/datum/lore/codex/page/emergent_intelligence_oversight
name = "Emergent Intelligence Oversight"
keywords = list("SG-EIO", "SG EIO", "EIO", "Intelligence Oversight")
data = "SG-EIO, usually just called EIO, is the organization charged with monitoring existing AI for any threat of dangerous emergence. Their perception in the \
public eye is generally positive, with all but the hardest-line Mercurial humans in favor of protection from the dangers of Seed AI. Some positronic rights \
groups bristle at the EIO<49>s human-centric viewpoint, but most are glad to have a different boogeyman in the form of drone intelligences. The tiny population \
of A-class drones are generally frightened of the EIO<49>s total power over them."
/datum/lore/codex/category/drone_classes
name = "Drone Classifications"
keywords = list("Class", "Drone Class")
data = "To aid in its work, the EIO has created a system of classifications corresponding to different levels of drone intelligence. Higher classes are more \
expensive to deploy and develop, owing to the costs of EIO oversight and political pressure against drone proliferation. EIO classification involves an initial \
audit of the project's source code by experts and automated systems, and for high-class drones further check-ins throughout the life of the drone. \
Drone chasses are often branded with their inhabiting intelligence's class, especially those of B or A-class drones, and class is often recorded in security records."
children = list(
/datum/lore/codex/page/class_f,
/datum/lore/codex/page/class_d,
/datum/lore/codex/page/class_c,
/datum/lore/codex/page/class_b,
/datum/lore/codex/page/class_a,
/datum/lore/codex/page/class_aa,
/datum/lore/codex/page/class_aaa,
/datum/lore/codex/page/class_x,
)
/datum/lore/codex/page/class_f
name = "F Class"
data = "\"F-class\" drones are an informal term for computer systems that pose absolutely no emergent risk. Most 21st-century software is F-class, as is much of \
the software used by 26th century humanity. The only regulation on F-class software is the occasional check that it is, in fact, F-Class, and as such has remained \
the most prevalent form of information-processing technology for centuries. The software powering most F-class drones is either freely available or bundled with the \
machine it's supposed to run."
/datum/lore/codex/page/class_d/add_content()
name = "D Class"
data = "D-class drones are conceptually descended from pre-[quick_link("Icarus")] AI and bear a strong resemblance to their forebears. D-class drones are essentially \
number-crunchers, with virtually nothing in the way of social development. They cannot speak more intelligibly than your average piece of software, \
using pre-determined messages written by their programmers, and have no capacity for self-improvement. They are D-class intelligence because they \
work with more complex problems than [quick_link("F class")] software, such as financial forecasting and large-scale data mining and memetics. The creation and \
deployment of D-class drones requires only a small fee for the required code audit, although some high-power financial and political systems are \
regularly watched by the [quick_link("EIO")] for signs of emergence. There is no real monopoly on the production of D-class drones."
/datum/lore/codex/page/class_c/add_content()
name = "C Class"
data = "C-class drones have social protocols for ease of use by organic and positronic laypeople. C-class drones are capable of speech, although \
it has a strong tendency to be formulaic and repetitive. They are also capable of a limited degree of self-improvement, and over time individual \
C-class instances tend differ slightly from one-another. C-class drones suffer a moderate fee to development, with automated [quick_link("EIO")] tools ensuring \
that they are not a long-term emergence risk. However, one a codeline is confirmed safe, deployment is unlimited, encouraging developers to \
instance many forks of the original drone to recoup their cost. The market for C-class drones is a strange space, dominated by Xion Manufacturing, \
Ward-Takahashi GMC, and a large number of smaller firms, like the notoriously-cheap Cyber Solutions."
/datum/lore/codex/page/class_b/add_content()
name = "B Class"
data = "B-class drones have advanced social protocols and are often capable of very intelligible conversation, so long as one sticks to surface \
topics. B-class drones tend to be specialized but still capable of remarkable growth within their speciality, making them popular for autonomous \
deployment and even supervision of other classes of drone. The dividing line between [quick_link("A Class", "A")] and B-class drones becomes apparent when they are taken \
out of their area of specialization, with the B-class drones swiftly becoming useless. They incur a hefty fee for the production of the initial \
codeline, as their emergent potential is far greater, and a smaller but still substantial fee for the production of forks. The market for B-class \
drones is a battleground between Ward-Takahashi and NanoTrasen, with other firms usually producing B-classes for in-house needs."
/datum/lore/codex/page/class_a/add_content()
name = "A Class"
keywords += list("AGI")
data = "A-class drones are also referred to as AGI. A-class drones are capable of performing in many contexts and can learn to solve problems from \
first principles, with an incredible potential for growth and emergent behavior. However, some abilities fall short of humans<6E>, usually those relating \
to socialization, and they often act in ways that are strange or distressing. There is a small but growing lobby of support for the personhood of A-class \
drones. The cost of initializing an A-class drone is absolutely massive, as they will be monitored by [quick_link("EIO")] forever. The auditing cost of an A-class drone \
codeline is even more staggering, making development and deployment of AGI limited to research, highly difficult and high-throughput operations like habitat \
overwatch, and a few risk-taking firms banking on the associated fees dropping. There is not a proper market for A-class drones, although an appreciable \
fraction of them are made by [quick_link("NanoTrasen")], with the rest generally being university research projects."
/datum/lore/codex/page/class_aa
name = "AA Class"
data = "AA-class drones <b>do not yet exist</b>. Hypothetically, they are equal to living in every respect, with psychology that would not be abnormal in a baseline \
human. The type of AA-class drone most frequently discussed is a hypothetical digitized consciousness of a human, a human brain that is somehow translated into \
software. Some argue that a small fraction of the A-class drones would more properly be considered AA, but as of yet no action has been taken. Some Mercurials \
will jokingly refer to themselves or other organics and positronics as AA<41>s. Research into brain uploading is heavily regulated and generally illegal."
/datum/lore/codex/page/class_aaa
name = "AAA Class"
data = "AAA-class drones do not yet exist, hopefully. They are more competent in every way than humans and pose a threat to the continued existence of sapient life. \
Anybody creating an AAA-class drone can be classified as a threat to humanity and dealt with very harshly."
/datum/lore/codex/page/class_x
name = "X Class"
data = "X-class drones emerge from unrated software, are produced by rogue labs, or cross the border from foreign space. They are considered a threat to national \
security and deleted when encountered in SolGov space, with the producers prosecuted legally if it has a SolGov origin. The few Skrellian drone labs will usually \
rate their product with EIO to allow their product to be imported."