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	The '''Ultron''', also known from [[Precursor]] text fragments as the '''Appendages of Dawn''', is probably the most powerful and mysterious Precursor artifact in existence. The effect and power of the artifact are most evident in the [[Utwig]], who purchased the artifact from the [[Druuge]]. A few years prior to the commencement of the second [[Doctrinal Conflict]], the Ultron was broken during an Utwig ritual. The broken Ultron was entrusted to the neighboring race, the [[Supox]], who give it to [[The Captain]]. The repaired Ultron is instrumental in earning the allegiance of the Utwig and obtaining the [[Utwig Bomb\|Bomb]] ~~which~~ they possess, a weapon capable of destroying the [[Sa-Matra]] itself after being improved with [[Chmmr]] technology.		The '''Ultron''', also known from [[Precursor]] text fragments as the '''Appendages of Dawn''', is probably the most powerful and mysterious Precursor artifact in existence. The effect and power of the artifact are most evident in the [[Utwig]], who purchased the artifact from the [[Druuge]]. A few years prior to the commencement of the second [[Doctrinal Conflict]], the Ultron was broken during an Utwig ritual. The broken Ultron was entrusted to the neighboring race, the [[Supox]], who give it to [[The Captain]]. The repaired Ultron is instrumental in earning the allegiance of the Utwig and obtaining the [[Utwig Bomb\|Bomb]] that they possess, a weapon capable of destroying the [[Sa-Matra]] itself after being improved with [[Chmmr]] technology.

	==Utwig philosophy==		==Utwig philosophy==

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	===Precursor design===		===Precursor design===
	The Appendages of Dawn are a device containing many eclectic components embedded in an armlike device composed of golden metal, constantly emitting distinct patterns of light and sound from each of its components. The origins of the Appendages are unknown, ~~but they fall~~ within a certain class of Precursor artifacts, along with the "Empties", "Singing Hoops" and "Big Dud" found in Precursor burrows within the [[Procyon]] system, all of which generate characteristic energy patterns in certain tests that confirm their origin, and all of whose internal functions and intended purposes are highly mysterious.		The Appendages of Dawn are a device containing many eclectic components embedded in an armlike device composed of golden metal, constantly emitting distinct patterns of light and sound from each of its components. The origins of the Appendages are unknown, however, a partially working Ultron has been placed by the Earth Starbase's scientists within a certain class of Precursor artifacts, along with the "Empties", "Singing Hoops" and "Big Dud" found in Precursor burrows within the [[Procyon]] system, all of which generate characteristic energy patterns in certain tests that confirm their origin, and all of whose internal functions and intended purposes are highly mysterious.

	===Druuge and Utwig possession===		===Druuge and Utwig possession===

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	===Relevance to the plot===		===Relevance to the plot===

	The Utwig and the Supox will agree to enter the [[New Alliance of Free Stars]] and to donate the [[Utwig Bomb]] after the ~~broken~~ Ultron has been shown to the [[Proctors]] at [[Beta Aquarii I]]. They will also proceed on an [[Supox and Utwig offensive against the Kohr-Ah\|offensive against the Kohr-Ah]], delaying their victory against the [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za\|Kzer-Za]] in the [[Doctrinal Conflict]] for one year.		The Utwig and the Supox will agree to enter the [[New Alliance of Free Stars]] and to donate the [[Utwig Bomb]] after the repaired Ultron has been shown to the [[Proctors]] at [[Beta Aquarii I]]. They will also proceed on an [[Supox and Utwig offensive against the Kohr-Ah\|offensive against the Kohr-Ah]], delaying their victory against the [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za\|Kzer-Za]] in the [[Doctrinal Conflict]] for one year.

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68.122.88.114: /* Druuge and Utwig possession */ I guess the earlier linking to Druuge makes the later link down here redundant. (Not sure what the standard is.)

2009-11-15T23:14:46Z

Druuge and Utwig possession: I guess the earlier linking to Druuge makes the later link down here redundant. (Not sure what the standard is.)

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	===Druuge and Utwig possession===		===Druuge and Utwig possession===
	The last possessors of the Appendages of Dawn/Ultron before the Utwig were the [[Druuge]] traders who, having learned of the Utwig's obsession with fate, as well of the Utwig's acquisition of an incredibly powerful Precursor [[Utwig Bomb\|bomb]], hurried to the Utwig homeworld to trade what they thought was a useless toy for an immensely powerful weapon, pretending that they themselves subscribed to Ultron worship and had been compelled by the Ultron's power. Though the Utwig's allies, the [[Supox]], were deeply suspicious of this offer, the Utwig immediately accepted the Druuge's story. The Druuge made a strategic error, however, in allowing the Utwig High Proctor to handle the Ultron before buying it. Upon making contact with it, the High Proctor suddenly collapsed into a seizure, then just as suddenly recovered, exhibiting a state of unnatural mental focus and concentration. She pronounced that the Ultron's powers had given her supernatural knowledge of the proper trade good to offer the Druuge, and before the Druuge could request the bomb they had intended to purchase, she offered them a storehouse of assorted, apparently nonfunctional Precursor relics, which the Utwig believe that will change the Druuge forever "in twenty-four years, two months and three days" after telling this to The Captain.		The last possessors of the Appendages of Dawn/Ultron before the Utwig were the Druuge traders who, having learned of the Utwig's obsession with fate, as well of the Utwig's acquisition of an incredibly powerful Precursor [[Utwig Bomb\|bomb]], hurried to the Utwig homeworld to trade what they thought was a useless toy for an immensely powerful weapon, pretending that they themselves subscribed to Ultron worship and had been compelled by the Ultron's power. Though the Utwig's allies, the [[Supox]], were deeply suspicious of this offer, the Utwig immediately accepted the Druuge's story. The Druuge made a strategic error, however, in allowing the Utwig High Proctor to handle the Ultron before buying it. Upon making contact with it, the High Proctor suddenly collapsed into a seizure, then just as suddenly recovered, exhibiting a state of unnatural mental focus and concentration. She pronounced that the Ultron's powers had given her supernatural knowledge of the proper trade good to offer the Druuge, and before the Druuge could request the bomb they had intended to purchase, she offered them a storehouse of assorted, apparently nonfunctional Precursor relics, which the Utwig believe that will change the Druuge forever "in twenty-four years, two months and three days" after telling this to The Captain.

	The Druuge were trapped — unable to argue against the Ultron's powers of revelation without undermining both their original story and the reason for the Utwig's purchase of the Ultron in the first place, they were forced to accept the Utwig's judgment and take the relics as payment.		The Druuge were trapped — unable to argue against the Ultron's powers of revelation without undermining both their original story and the reason for the Utwig's purchase of the Ultron in the first place, they were forced to accept the Utwig's judgment and take the relics as payment.

68.122.88.114: /* Utwig philosophy */ Link to the first occurrence of Druuge.

2009-11-15T23:08:19Z

Utwig philosophy: Link to the first occurrence of Druuge.

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	The Utwig assert that the device generates "metawave gyrations" that interact with organic brains (and with which only the Utwig are compatible, as testing at the [[Earth Starbase]] has revealed), with which it communes with its users.		The Utwig assert that the device generates "metawave gyrations" that interact with organic brains (and with which only the Utwig are compatible, as testing at the [[Earth Starbase]] has revealed), with which it communes with its users.

	The Utwig may also believe that by wielding the Ultron they are able to resurrect dead individuals. Should [[The Captain]] make up for his rudeness in inquiring about the Ultron by stating his own regret after a dog, [[Splib]], was killed by a rock chipper, the Utwig say that if they could wield the Ultron to resurrect Splib, they would. Furthermore, upon selling the Ultron to the Utwig, the Druuge tell its new owners that the device will allow them to see into the past and future, "slowly imbue each of them with unique secret powers of great significance", and fulfill their potential for greatness. Of course, the Druuge had no real belief in the artifact's powers and most likely fabricated many of these claims.		The Utwig may also believe that by wielding the Ultron they are able to resurrect dead individuals. Should [[The Captain]] make up for his rudeness in inquiring about the Ultron by stating his own regret after a dog, [[Splib]], was killed by a rock chipper, the Utwig say that if they could wield the Ultron to resurrect Splib, they would. Furthermore, upon selling the Ultron to the Utwig, the [[Druuge]] tell its new owners that the device will allow them to see into the past and future, "slowly imbue each of them with unique secret powers of great significance", and fulfill their potential for greatness. Of course, the Druuge had no real belief in the artifact's powers and most likely fabricated many of these claims.

	==Origin and history==		==Origin and history==

68.122.88.114: Let's have another go. There are too many commas in that paragraph as it is.

2009-11-15T23:06:54Z

Let's have another go. There are too many commas in that paragraph as it is.

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	The Utwig assert that the device generates "metawave gyrations" that interact with organic brains (and with which only the Utwig are compatible, as testing at the [[Earth Starbase]] has revealed), with which it communes with its users.		The Utwig assert that the device generates "metawave gyrations" that interact with organic brains (and with which only the Utwig are compatible, as testing at the [[Earth Starbase]] has revealed), with which it communes with its users.

	~~Possibly, the~~ Utwig also believe that by wielding the Ultron they are able to resurrect dead individuals. Should [[The Captain]] make up for his rudeness in inquiring about the Ultron by stating his own regret after a dog, [[Splib]], ~~who has been~~ killed by a rock chipper, the Utwig say that if they could wield the Ultron to resurrect Splib, they would. ~~The Druuge also told~~ the Utwig, ~~when they sold them~~ the ~~Ultron,~~ that the device ~~would~~ allow them to see into the past and future, ~~would~~ "slowly imbue each of them with unique secret powers of great significance" and fulfill their potential for greatness, ~~although they~~ had no belief in the artifact's powers, and most likely ~~just made~~ these ~~things up~~.		The Utwig may also believe that by wielding the Ultron they are able to resurrect dead individuals. Should [[The Captain]] make up for his rudeness in inquiring about the Ultron by stating his own regret after a dog, [[Splib]], was killed by a rock chipper, the Utwig say that if they could wield the Ultron to resurrect Splib, they would. Furthermore, upon selling the Ultron to the Utwig, the Druuge tell its new owners that the device will allow them to see into the past and future, "slowly imbue each of them with unique secret powers of great significance", and fulfill their potential for greatness. Of course, the Druuge had no real belief in the artifact's powers and most likely fabricated many of these claims.

	==Origin and history==		==Origin and history==

68.122.88.114: /* Utwig philosophy */ Remove the ", as," phrase in the awkwardly-worded Splib sentence.

2009-11-15T23:01:27Z

Utwig philosophy: Remove the ", as," phrase in the awkwardly-worded Splib sentence.

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	The Utwig assert that the device generates "metawave gyrations" that interact with organic brains (and with which only the Utwig are compatible, as testing at the [[Earth Starbase]] has revealed), with which it communes with its users.		The Utwig assert that the device generates "metawave gyrations" that interact with organic brains (and with which only the Utwig are compatible, as testing at the [[Earth Starbase]] has revealed), with which it communes with its users.

	Possibly, the Utwig also believe that by wielding the Ultron they are able to resurrect dead individuals~~, as, should~~ [[The Captain]] make up for his rudeness in inquiring about the Ultron by stating his own regret after a dog, [[Splib]], who has been killed by a rock chipper, the Utwig say that if they could wield the Ultron to resurrect Splib, they would. The Druuge also told the Utwig, when they sold them the Ultron, that the device would allow them to see into the past and future, would "slowly imbue each of them with unique secret powers of great significance" and fulfill their potential for greatness, although they had no belief in the artifact's powers, and most likely just made these things up.		Possibly, the Utwig also believe that by wielding the Ultron they are able to resurrect dead individuals. Should [[The Captain]] make up for his rudeness in inquiring about the Ultron by stating his own regret after a dog, [[Splib]], who has been killed by a rock chipper, the Utwig say that if they could wield the Ultron to resurrect Splib, they would. The Druuge also told the Utwig, when they sold them the Ultron, that the device would allow them to see into the past and future, would "slowly imbue each of them with unique secret powers of great significance" and fulfill their potential for greatness, although they had no belief in the artifact's powers, and most likely just made these things up.

	==Origin and history==		==Origin and history==

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Utwig philosophy

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	The Utwig claim that they are destined to be the operators of the Ultron ever since they appeared as a sentient species, believing that they are effectuating an "essential service for the Universe" by shaping its destiny (by "directing the many channels of causation", which may be the same thing named by the [[Arilou Lalee'lay]] "event strains") to accomplish a higher purpose.		The Utwig claim that they are destined to be the operators of the Ultron ever since they appeared as a sentient species, believing that they are effectuating an "essential service for the Universe" by shaping its destiny (by "directing the many channels of causation", which may be the same thing named by the [[Arilou Lalee'lay]] "event strains") to accomplish a higher purpose.

	According to Utwig philosophy, possession of the Ultron grants them the ability to understand and act upon the Universe's teleology, causing them not only to have a near-telepathic insight into others' psychology, but also to take actions that appear irrational even to themselves, and which always turn out to be central turning points in the racial evolution of each species they interact with, pushing sentient life toward its mysterious final destiny. The names "the Universal" (as the entity which grants purpose to everything) and "the Ultimate" are mentioned by the Utwig in relation to the Ultron and likely refer the device, but may refer to the vast cache of knowledge and understanding accessible through the Ultron.		According to Utwig philosophy, possession of the Ultron grants them the ability to understand and act upon the Universe's teleology, causing them not only to have a near-telepathic insight into others' psychology, but also to take actions that appear irrational even to themselves, and which always turn out to be central turning points in the racial evolution of each species they interact with, pushing sentient life toward its mysterious final destiny. The names "the Universal" (as the entity which grants purpose to everything) and "the Ultimate" are mentioned by the Utwig in relation to the Ultron and likely refer to the device, but may refer to the vast cache of knowledge and understanding accessible through the Ultron.

	The Utwig assert that the device generates "metawave gyrations" that interact with organic brains (and with which only the Utwig are compatible, as testing at the [[Earth Starbase]] has revealed), with which it communes with its users.		The Utwig assert that the device generates "metawave gyrations" that interact with organic brains (and with which only the Utwig are compatible, as testing at the [[Earth Starbase]] has revealed), with which it communes with its users.

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	The Utwig and the Supox will agree to enter the [[New Alliance of Free Stars]] and to donate the [[Utwig Bomb]] after the broken Ultron has been shown to the [[Proctors]] at [[Beta Aquarii I]]. They will also proceed on an [[Supox and Utwig offensive against the Kohr-Ah\|offensive against the Kohr-Ah]], delaying their victory ~~upon~~ the [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za\|Kzer-Za]] in the [[Doctrinal Conflict]] ~~with~~ one year.		The Utwig and the Supox will agree to enter the [[New Alliance of Free Stars]] and to donate the [[Utwig Bomb]] after the broken Ultron has been shown to the [[Proctors]] at [[Beta Aquarii I]]. They will also proceed on an [[Supox and Utwig offensive against the Kohr-Ah\|offensive against the Kohr-Ah]], delaying their victory against the [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za\|Kzer-Za]] in the [[Doctrinal Conflict]] for one year.

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