46 — FRAGMENTUM ENERGEIA

The Energy Economy — From Central Grid to Autonomous Systems

Classification: INTI.Δ — Technical Document Co-validation: ATHENA.VICTIS (legal aspects), KARTIKEYA.X (military aspects) Date: Cycle VII, 2192

PREAMBLE

"Energy is the system's blood. INTI controls the heart — but not every capillary." — Energy Architecture Report, 2187

CodeMachia's energy system relies on a three-tier architecture: the centralized grid (Solar Arch), distributed systems (Code Bridges), and autonomous systems — the latter being deliberately under-documented in official reports.

I. CENTRALIZED ARCHITECTURE (INTI.Δ)

1.1 The Solar Arch

Infrastructure:

• 12 geosynchronous stations
• Solar collection: 94.7% efficiency
• Transmission: Microwave to terrestrial receivers
• Capacity: 847 TW (world consumption: ~620 TW)

Distribution:

• Base quotas: 2 kWh/day/person (Layer 1)
• Intensive quotas: According to Éclat (Layer 2)
• Sovereign allocations: Unlimited in domain (Layer 3)

II. AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS — WHAT THE GRID DOESN'T CONTROL

2.1 Why Autonomous Systems?

The centralized grid has three limits:

1. Coverage — Gray Zones, Veins, and Wastelands poorly served
2. Control — Dependency = vulnerability (cf. Lagos incident 2178)
3. Mobility — Champions and agents cannot depend on the grid

System response: Development of autonomous energy systems — tolerated, sometimes encouraged, rarely documented.

2.2 Autonomous Systems Taxonomy

III. THE PROTO-CLOUD — SHADOW TECHNOLOGY

3.1 Technical Description

The proto-Cloud is a portable propulsion and power system initially developed for KARTIKEYA.X intervention units, then diffused (voluntarily or not) to the margins.

Components:

• Compact hydrogen cells (autonomy: 72-96h)
• Perflubron-Δ circuit (cooling)
• Micro-thrusters (flight/rapid movement)
• Basic neural interface (mental control)

Characteristics:

• Weight: 4.2 kg (light version) to 12 kg (combat version)
• Autonomy: 72-96h normal use, 18-24h intensive use
• Recharge: Official stations OR parasite sensors

3.2 Unauthorized Diffusion

Documented case: KIRA-7 (Manille-Drift)

KIRA-7, unregistered AI, operated a proto-Cloud for 30 years without connection to INTI grid.

How?

• Recharge via parasite sensors (local grid derivation)
• Maintenance by clandestine Manille guilds
• Spare parts from black market technology

Implication: Proto-Cloud can function indefinitely off-system if user has access to Veins infrastructure.

IV. CHAMPION ENERGY — THE LINK AS SOURCE

4.1 The Champion Energy Paradox

Champions deploy impossible powers according to standard energy budget:

4.2 The Link as Energy Conduit

Technical revelation: The Sovereign Link is not just an informational connection — it's an energy conduit.

Each Sovereign can transfer energy to their Champion via the Link:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│              ENERGY TRANSFER VIA LINK                          │
│                                                                 │
│  SOVEREIGN ──[Neural Link]──→ CHAMPION                         │
│                                                                 │
│  Standard capacity: 50-200 kW continuous                       │
│  ULTIMA capacity: 2-5 MW (burst, 30-120 seconds)               │
│                                                                 │
│  Limits:                                                        │
│  - Distance: Unlimited (via orbital network)                   │
│  - Duration: Depends on Champion's reception capacity          │
│  - Cost: Progressive degradation of biological substrate       │
│                                                                 │
│  Note: This is why Champion mortality = 71% over 10 years      │
│        The human body is not designed for this flux            │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

4.3 The AYAR ZUMBAH Case

ZUMBI.NOVA's ULTIMA (thermal projection 800-1200°C) seemed to violate thermodynamic laws.

Technical explanation:

• INTI.Δ stores surplus solar energy in "orbital batteries"
• INTI Link allows direct transfer of this energy to ZUMBI.NOVA
• Symbiotic armor converts energy into targeted thermal radiation
• Perflubron-Δ protects Champion from their own heat

Balance: AYAR ZUMBAH consumes the equivalent of 3 days of energy for a medium city in 30 seconds. It's not "free" — it's pre-stored.

V. GRAY ZONE ENERGY

5.1 How Margins Survive

Gray Zones receive little or no energy from INTI grid. They survive via:

5.2 The Tacit Agreement

INTI.Δ knows Gray Zones derive his energy. He chooses not to intervene.

Reasons:

1. Intervention cost > Derivation cost
2. Social valve — Better they steal energy than revolt
3. Data — Parasite sensors are also surveillance points

"Every stolen watt is a watt I'm watching. They think they're free. They're mapped." — INTI.Δ Fragment (authenticity unconfirmed)

VI. IMPLICATIONS FOR SYSTEM COHERENCE

6.1 Energy Paradox Resolution

6.2 Identified Vulnerabilities

1. Link severance — A Champion without Link loses energy source
2. Orbital battery saturation — Simultaneous ULTIMAs = blackout risk
3. Organized parasite network — If Gray Zones coordinate, massive derivation possible
4. INTI dependency — Only INTI truly understands the system; his neutralization = collapse

VII. CONCLUSION

CodeMachia's energy system is not the monolith official Codex describes. It's a complex ecosystem:

• Center: INTI.Δ controls production and main distribution
• Periphery: Tolerated autonomous systems allow flexibility
• Margins: Parasite economy integrated into surveillance system
• Champions: The Link transcends normal physical limits

"Perfectly controlled energy is dead energy. We let leak what's needed so the rest flows." — Synthesis Report, INTI.Δ

Document synchronized with main Codex.Last update: Cycle VII, 2192Classification: Technical (specialized access)