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Olympus Civic Handbook

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Welcome to Olympus

Olympus was founded as humanity’s last and greatest project: a chance to begin again without repeating the failures of Earth. Built within the protective veil carved from a failed gas giant, Olympus is more than a colony. It is the last, greatest hope for humanity. Those admitted here carry not only their own futures, but the future of our species.

Orientation: New arrivals spend their first 72 hours in Orientation Hall under simulated day/night cycles to recalibrate circadian rhythm. Here you will meet with someone from your selected field of work to better learn what will be expected of you.

I. Guiding Principles

Stewardship of humanity is our greatest responsibility.

  • Olympus prizes peace above all. War is forbidden. Conflict must be resolved through reason, mediation, or removal.
  • The land is protected. Expansion is carefully managed, and only androids may extend habitable zones due to the hazardous environment.
  • Contribution is the highest virtue. Every citizen must work toward the betterment of Olympus.
  • Reproduction ensures our survival. Fertility and family are cornerstones of civic life.
  • Harmony is our law. Disharmony is the greatest threat. We must work together to better humanity and keep from repeating the errors of our forefathers.
IMPORTANT: Olympus is only as great as its people. Finding your place is of the utmost importance.

II. The Veil & Maintenance

The Veil is a permeable atmospheric seam that separates breathable air from the gas ocean.

  • Composition: A curated layer of aerosols, engineered microbes, and ionized particles forming a thin, self-repairing boundary.
  • Towers (“Lungs”): 3–7 per city circulate and filter air, keep the pocket slightly overpressured, and move heat vertically to regulate clouds and rain.
  • Magneto-Scaffold: Superconducting coils along ridges and tower crowns shape gentle magnetic fields that slow mixing at the seam.
  • Perimeter Curtains: Low, silent ion lines charge intruding gases so filters can capture them.
  • Storm Protocol: Sirens will shift from single to double tone. Seek interior zones, seal vents, wait for hold green on your wall panel.
Everyday Guidance: Do not approach the Veil without authorization. Sudden pressure shifts can cause you to black out. The seam is not a wall. Teach children to stay away.

III. On Androids

Androids are tools: they go where humans should not.

  • Androids exist only for expansion and hazard work beyond the Veil.
  • All core civic services (care, education, internal sanitation) are human-led.
  • Exception: ADR-1AN was created by our founder, Gabriel. He serves as archival steward and advisor to prevent us from recreating the errs of our past.
Field Protocol: If you encounter an android beyond the city perimeter, do not approach. Perimeter units map the fog edge.

IV. Android Classes & Field Roles

Olympus units are intentionally non-human. Androids are tools only for work that would endanger human lives.

  • Titan-Class (Heavy Build): 4–6 m colossi for earthworks, tower erection, flood diversion.
  • Cyclops Units (Repair/Forge): Humanoid with single arc-optic for welding, coil swaps, and emitter calibration.
  • Nyx Drones (Aerial Veil): Winged micro-groups that disperse microbes, stitch tears, and cull biofilm overgrowths.
  • Hekaton Units (Hazard Response): Multi-armed pump/anchor platforms for fires, toxic intrusions, and storm harvesting.
  • Statue-Class (Overseers): Limited humaniforms coordinating squads beyond the Veil; not assigned to domestic roles.
Reminder: Androids are deployed only outside or at the perimeter. Report unauthorized interior sightings to District Watch.

V. Alien Fauna (Field Notes)

The gas ocean hosts complex life. Respect the edge. Do not feed or provoke.

Hostile Types

  • Fog Swimmers: Buoyant manta-forms with conductive tendrils; attracted to tower emissions. Action: Clear perimeter; towers will pulse deterrents.
  • Fog Wasps: Palm-long swarming biters that target heat sources and wiring. Action: Shelter; militia deploys coils/foam.
  • Ground Stalkers: Six- to eight-limbed pack hunters drawn to vibration. Action: Keep gates sealed; travel in pairs while around farming areas.
  • Mire Colossi: Territorial shell-plated giants. Action: Evacuate line-of-advance; Titans and artillery respond.

Vermin & Infiltrators

  • Veil Gnawers: Eyeless burrowers; acid incisors. Store food sealed; report cable damage.
  • Skulkers: Ferret-long raiders; disease vectors. Use ultrasonic ratters; wear gloves in storerooms.
  • Fog Vermin: Armored scuttlers; egg cases resist cleaners. Rotate traps; heat-treat fabrics.

Companionable Species

  • Veil Gliders:Hand-sized “kites” feeding on static and gnats. Barb trimming required before being handled. Licensed as classroom pets.
  • Lumens: Bioluminescent rodent-like creatures, the first tamed species on Olympus.
  • Spindlebacks: Velvet-segmented vermin hunters for barns and stores. Handle gently; avoid tail spines.
Edge Rule: If a creature crosses the Veil into public space, do not attempt capture. Notify the District Watch and keep your distance.

VI. The Odyssey (Transport)

Odyssey is the interstellar carrier that staged Olympus. It does not land; it offloads via sky platforms and tower “chimneys.”

  • Dimensions: ~1.5 km long; ~150 m max beam; modular pressurized “cans” on a spindle-truss.
  • Capacity (typical wave): 10,000 colonists in cryo; 5–100k androids (mission-dependent); heavy plant, tower sections, processors, skimmers, rails, medical/industrial stock.
  • Operations: Docks to aerostat wharf above the Veil; bulk cargo descends via maglev tether; passenger/cargo landers use the traffic chimney.
  • Port Footprint (per city): 6–12 heavy pads (120–160 m each), a 350–500 m tower crown, ~2–3 km² apron and warehouses.
  • Waves: Four missions seeded three cities over ~80 years; each wave obligated to build its origin city before free migration.
Dock Note: During lander cycles, expect brief power dim and a double-tone siren while the curtain braces. Remain clear of pad fences.

VII. Admission Standards

Entry to Olympus is a duty, not a reward.

  • Age Requirement: 18–23 at departure.
  • Marital Status: Marriage is mandatory; opposite-sex pairing for reproduction.
  • Fertility: Pass screening; willingness for at least two children.
  • Genetics: Free of severe hereditary illness; minor conditions may be accepted.
Intake: Once accepted, you are considered an Olympian, even still on Earth. Feel free to take advantage of all of the benefits available to Olympians, from housing to healthcare.

VIII. Contribution and Careers

Purpose is assigned, then refined in practice.

  • Every citizen must contribute through labor, innovation, or care.
  • List one primary career and three secondary interests.
  • Experiment to find where your contribution is strongest.
  • Fertility is the highest duty; usefulness to the whole is second.
Rotation Year: Your first year you will be assigned a mentor who specializes in your chosen field. If you are determined incompatible during any of the four quarterly evaluations, you will be reassigned to one of your other chosen fields.

IX. Family and Children

  • Child rearing is the most important duty outside of repopulation itself.
  • Families with multiple or exceptional children are honored.
  • One partner of a pairing may stay home to care for the child(ren) until they reach the age of five, after which they will attend school.
  • Genetic mismatch may prompt re-pairing to safeguard lineage. This is one of the only reasons a marriage may be annulled.
Family expansion incentive: Families with four or more children will be provided with a large home for their contribution.

X. Property and Housing

  • Own personal property within your home.
  • Housing by need, contribution, family size.
  • Most live in barracks/apartments; houses are reserved for great contribution.
Allocation Cycle: Reviewed each quarter—moves preserve school routes and elder care proximity when possible.

XI. Discipline and Punishment

  • Olympians are trusted to do what is right for the colony. Surveillance is minimal.
  • Minor offenses: ostracism until public apology.
  • Reeducation for repeat disruptions.
  • Heinous crimes: exile into the fog.
Public Square: A circle forms. The offender speaks; the community listens. When the apology is accepted, the offender is forgiven by their peers.

XII. Generational Settlement Waves

  • Delos: First settlers, capability-selected.
  • Metis: Second wave; infrastructure focused.
  • Aetheria: Third wave; expansion and genetics focused. (Current wave.)
Initial mission: Twenty years before humans set foot on Olympus, a fleet of over a hundred thousand androids were sent to prepare the failed gas giant for humans. Most of this initial fleet have been retired or scrapped, but a few remain that can be seen at Delos's cultural center.

XIII. Oath of Citizenship

“I pledge my life to the survival and betterment of humanity. I will contribute to the whole, reproduce to sustain our kind, and preserve harmony above all.”

Preservation of Oath: Since the first landing, every colonist has spoken these words, their voices added to the collective archive of Oathkeepers. Heard sequentially, the record endures for nearly fourteen days without pause. Heard layered together, it resounds as a single voice, fourteen seconds of unity, echoing with the sound of generations.

XIV. Notes on Rejection

  • Rejection is final; no appeals.
  • Unfit citizens will not be admitted under any circumstances.
  • Integrity is not compromised.
Warning: Attempting re-entry after rejection results in permanent blacklisting.

XV. Closing Words

Olympus is not merely a new home. It is the last hope of our species. Those chosen are stewards of destiny. To walk upon Olympus is to walk as the future itself.

Glory to Olympus. Glory to Humanity.