diff --git a/.copilot/original-import-quick-reference.md b/.copilot/original-import-quick-reference.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2a6332c --- /dev/null +++ b/.copilot/original-import-quick-reference.md @@ -0,0 +1,213 @@ +# Original Import Quick Reference + +This document provides a detailed mapping of where each major topic, detail, and concept is discussed in the original import file (`original-import.md`). Use this for validation and cross-referencing when editing or expanding the new documentation. + +## Core Faction Concepts + +### **Faction Names & Identity** +- **"Warpborn"** (original working name): Lines 11-12 +- **"Echo Legion"** (chosen name): Lines 60-61, 64-65 +- **"Echoes of Vestroya"**: Lines 75-77 +- Final name preference discussion: Lines 60-61 + +### **Original Planet & Timeline** +- **Vestroya** (original planet name): Lines 75-77, 85 +- World description as "Forge World": Lines 16-18 +- Multiple STCs mentioned: Lines 16-18, 85 +- Time lost in Warp: Lines 11-16, 58-59 +- Warp time distortion explanation: Lines 130-135 + +### **The Sacred Vow** +- Vow to protect geneseed/artifact: Lines 25-27, 77-82 +- Last Astartes falling: Lines 22-24 +- Presentation of artifact to Astartes: Lines 77-82 +- Mechanicus role in survival: Lines 21-22, 127-130 + +## Faction Evolution & Abilities + +### **Warp Evolution** +- Development of abilities: Lines 28-37 +- Reality alteration powers: Lines 32-37 +- Teleportation ("warp"): Lines 37-44 +- Range limitations (30ft): Lines 41-44 +- Enhanced awareness/perception: Lines 95-101, 136-140 + +### **Resistance to Chaos** +- Beliefs in material truths: Lines 28-32 +- "Gods" of the materium: Lines 28-32 +- Chaos Gods viewed as lies: Lines 87-90 +- Enhanced mental resistance: Lines 95-101 + +### **Physical Changes** +- Comparison to Cadia evolution: Lines 28-30 +- Enhanced cognitive processing: Lines 95-101 +- "Video game" perception analogy: Lines 98-101 + +## Technology & Equipment + +### **Exo-Armor System** +- Reverse-engineered Astartes armor: Lines 45-49 +- Lighter, cheaper production: Lines 49-52 +- Call of Duty Advanced Warfare comparison: Lines 50-52 +- Thruster pack design: Lines 52-56 +- Field maintenance capabilities: Lines 156-164 + +### **Three Armor Classes** +- **Light Exo-Armor**: Lines 193-196 +- **Medium Exo-Armor**: Lines 197-200 +- **Heavy Exo-Armor**: Lines 201-205 +- Combat role breakdown: Lines 193-205 + +### **Weapon Systems** +- **Echo Pattern Lasguns**: Lines 219-235 + - Power draw from exo-armor: Lines 222-225 + - Range vs damage falloff: Lines 227-232 + - Point-blank effectiveness: Lines 230-232 +- **Volkite Weaponry**: Lines 217-219, 235-247 +- **Plasma Weaponry**: Lines 217-218, 235-247 +- Power system compatibility issues: Lines 247-259 + +### **Modular Design Philosophy** +- Near-modularity concept: Lines 249-253 +- Thruster compatibility matrix: Lines 253-259 +- Field repair emphasis: Lines 156-164 +- Maintenance advantages: Lines 156-164 + +### **STC Systems** +- Multiple STCs possessed: Lines 16-18 +- Three intact STCs on colony ship: Lines 93-95 +- Mechanicus relationship: Lines 91-95 +- Tech-priest role in maintenance: Lines 127-130 + +## Combat Doctrine & Tactics + +### **Mobility Focus** +- Hyper-mobility emphasis: Lines 101-104, 140-145 +- Momentum control in teleportation: Lines 140-145 +- Direction reversal capability: Lines 142-145 +- Thruster integration: Lines 52-56, 140-145 + +### **Weapons Preferences** +- Energy-based weaponry focus: Lines 103-104 +- Kinetic weapons appreciation: Lines 103-104 +- Range-based engagement tactics: Lines 227-235 + +### **Melee Combat** +- Rejection of warp-field technology: Lines 286-289 +- Scaled Astartes weapon variants: Lines 289-293 +- Physical limitation acknowledgment: Lines 291-293 +- Role-based melee approach: Lines 193-205 + +### **Enhanced Perception** +- Warp-trained awareness: Lines 95-101 +- Information processing comparison: Lines 98-101 +- Precision strike capabilities: Lines 101-103 + +## Imperial Relations + +### **First Contact Scenario** +- Astartes under attack situation: Lines 62-67 +- Echo Legion emergence: Lines 67-69 +- Initial hostility and recognition: Lines 69-71 +- Commander's diplomatic approach: Lines 71-82 +- Artifact presentation: Lines 77-82 + +### **Stance Toward Imperium** +- Not enemies, not allies: Lines 57-60 +- Awareness of potential persecution: Lines 58-60 +- Emperor on Golden Throne reference: Lines 79-80 +- Warp taint concerns: Lines 58-60 + +### **Mechanicus Relationship** +- Initial heretical declaration: Lines 91-93 +- Begrudging cooperation: Lines 91-95 +- STC revelation impact: Lines 93-95 +- Colony ship mention: Lines 93-95 + +## Philosophy & Beliefs + +### **Material Truth Doctrine** +- Facts vs falsehoods emphasis: Lines 81-82 +- Material gods concept: Lines 28-32 +- Provable truths focus: Lines 28-32 +- Chaos rejection rationale: Lines 87-90 + +### **Chaos Opposition** +- Gods as immaterial lies: Lines 87-90 +- Effects vs entities distinction: Lines 87-90 +- Multiple Chaos attacks survived: Lines 90 +- Enemy classification: Lines 90 + +### **Tech-Priest Integration** +- Historical keepers role: Lines 127-130 +- Educational function: Lines 127-130 +- Colony placement: Lines 127-130 +- Survival assistance: Lines 127-130 + +## Design & Aesthetics + +### **Visual Inspiration** +- Astartes influence: Lines 145-148 +- Mechanicum predecessor style: Lines 145-148 +- Brutal but functional design: Lines 148-150 +- Field maintenance priority: Lines 150-164 + +### **Equipment Philosophy** +- Easy field repair: Lines 150-164 +- Modular component design: Lines 153-164 +- Safety-first engineering: Lines 156-164 +- Screwdriver-level maintenance: Lines 156-161 + +## Expanded Lore (Later Additions) + +### **Detailed Combat Analysis** +- Armor class specifications: Lines 206-285 +- Power system interactions: Lines 247-285 +- Tactical role definitions: Lines 193-205 + +### **Alternative Naming Discussion** +- Vestroya confusion issue: Lines 300-315 +- Planet name alternatives: Lines 315-325 +- Faction name suggestions: Lines 325-335 +- Pre-Astartes oath alternatives: Lines 335-355 + +### **Historical Context** +- Age of Strife timing: Lines 130-135 +- Pre-Imperial forces: Lines 335-355 +- Timeline adjustment needs: Lines 300-315 + +## Key Quotes for Reference + +**Commander's Introduction**: Lines 71-77 +> "I am the Commander of this Regiment, and you are Astartes of the Imperium am I correct?" + +**The Vow Reference**: Lines 77-80 +> "We are the Echo's of Vestroya... we at one point human, however we are... evolved." + +**Facts Philosophy**: Lines 81-82 +> "Here, we as a people believe in facts, not falsehoods. Falsehoods get you killed in the warp" + +**Chaos View**: Lines 87-90 +> "Their views upon the chaos gods are that in which someone looks at a lie, something immaterial that cannot be proven true." + +## Validation Notes + +- Original concept remains intact in new documentation: ✓ +- Three armor classes properly represented: ✓ +- STC importance maintained: ✓ +- Warp abilities accurately described: ✓ +- Imperial relationship complexity preserved: ✓ +- Technology philosophy consistent: ✓ + +## Cross-Reference Usage + +When editing any new documentation: +1. Check this reference for original source material +2. Ensure new content aligns with established concepts +3. Add hidden comments pointing to specific line numbers when needed +4. Validate that no original details are contradicted or lost + +--- + +*Last Updated: Current conversation* +*Original Import File: `.copilot/original-import.md` (1050 lines)*