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+# Documentation and Lore Management Guidelines
+
+This document outlines the rules and procedures for updating, expanding, or modifying the lore for the Echo Legion. Adhering to these guidelines ensures that the project remains consistent, organized, and traceable to its original concepts.
+
+## Core Principles
+
+1.  **Preserve Original Intent**: All changes must respect the core concepts laid out in `.copilot/original-import.md`. No new lore should contradict established facts without a strong, documented reason.
+2.  **Maintain Traceability**: Every significant piece of information must be traceable back to its source.
+3.  **Ensure Consistency**: The entire body of lore must remain internally consistent. A change in one document may require updates in others.
+
+## The Workflow for Changes
+
+1.  **Consult the Quick Reference**: Before making any change, consult `.copilot/original-import-quick-reference.md` to understand the original context and where the concept is referenced.
+2.  **Edit or Add Content**: Make the necessary changes to the relevant markdown file(s) in the `lore/`, `military/`, `society/`, or `technology/` directories.
+3.  **Add/Update Traceability Comments**: Insert or update a hidden HTML comment (`<!-- ... -->`) near the modified text, referencing the relevant line number(s) from `original-import.md`.
+    -   **Example**: `<!-- Original import: Lines 45-49 describe the armor's origins -->`
+4.  **Update the Quick Reference (If Necessary)**: If a major new concept is introduced or an existing one is significantly altered, update the `.copilot/original-import-quick-reference.md` to reflect this.
+5.  **Update the Development Log**: Briefly note the change in `.copilot/development-log.md` to maintain a running history of the project's evolution.
+
+## File Structure Overview
+
+-   **`README.md`**: Master index. Should only contain high-level summaries and links.
+-   **`lore/`**: Contains the history and narrative of the faction.
+-   **`military/`**: Contains all information related to the faction's armed forces.
+-   **`society/`**: Contains details on culture, philosophy, and characters.
+-   **`technology/`**: Contains specifics on equipment, STCs, and manufacturing.
+-   **`.copilot/`**: Contains all meta-files for project management.
+    -   `original-import.md`: The read-only source material. **DO NOT EDIT.**
+    -   `original-import-quick-reference.md`: The primary tool for validation.
+    -   `development-log.md`: A log of all major changes and decisions.
+    -   `faction-reference.md`: A quick cheat-sheet for names, terms, and core ideas.
+    -   `documentation-guidelines.md`: This file.
+
+---
+*This system was established to ensure long-term project health and clarity. Follow it rigorously.*

.copilot/original-import-quick-reference.md

@@ -198,6 +198,8 @@ This document provides a detailed mapping of where each major topic, detail, and
 - Warp abilities accurately described: ✓
 - Imperial relationship complexity preserved: ✓
 - Technology philosophy consistent: ✓
+- **Hidden comments added to all major files**: ✓
+- **Source line references integrated**: ✓
 
 ## Cross-Reference Usage
 
@@ -207,7 +209,20 @@ When editing any new documentation:
 3. Add hidden comments pointing to specific line numbers when needed
 4. Validate that no original details are contradicted or lost
 
+## Files with Complete Source References
+
+✓ `README.md` - Master overview with key concept references
+✓ `lore/01-origins-and-history.md` - Origins, evolution, vow references  
+✓ `lore/02-first-contact-imperial-relations.md` - First contact scenario references
+✓ `society/philosophy-and-culture.md` - Philosophy and social structure references
+✓ `society/notable-characters.md` - Character profiles (existing content maintained)
+✓ `military/combat-doctrine.md` - Tactical doctrine and armor role references
+✓ `military/exo-armor-specifications.md` - Technical specs with design philosophy references
+✓ `technology/stc-systems-and-manufacturing.md` - STC importance and protection references
+✓ `technology/weapons-and-equipment.md` - Weapon systems with original concept references
+
 ---
 
 *Last Updated: Current conversation*
 *Original Import File: `.copilot/original-import.md` (1050 lines)*
+*Status: Complete validation system with full traceability*

README.md

@@ -1,46 +1,56 @@
 # The Echo Legion: Master Index and Quick Reference
 
+<!-- Original import reference: Complete faction concept developed in lines 11-95 -->
+<!-- Cross-reference: .copilot/original-import-quick-reference.md for detailed line mappings -->
+
 > Notice: This project has been simmering in ChatGPT and Deepseek for a while. Majority was written by me, AI assistance was done for primarily orginizational purposes, please see [The Original Export](./.copilot/original-import.md) for the original coversation and idea building
 
 ## Faction Overview
 
+<!-- Original import: Lines 60-77 establish faction names and background -->
 **Official Name**: The Echo Legion (Echoes of Orelis Prime)
 **Alternative Names**: The Warpforged, Remnants of Orelis
 **Classification**: Evolved Human Faction
-**Origin**: Lost forge-world Orelis Prime (formerly Vestroya)
+**Origin**: Lost forge-world Orelis Prime (formerly Vestroya) <!-- Lines 16-18, 75-77 -->
 **Current Status**: Independent force operating in Imperial space
 **Population**: Approximately 2.3 million across three reclaimed worlds
 **Government**: Logis-Covenant (Council of technical and military leaders)
 
 ## Core Philosophy: The Iron Creed
 
+<!-- Original import: Lines 28-32 describe material truth beliefs -->
+<!-- Lines 81-82 emphasize facts over falsehoods -->
 1. **Truth is proven, not believed**
-2. **Chaos is a lie; destroy it**
-3. **The STC Core is sacrosanct**
+2. **Chaos is a lie; destroy it** <!-- Lines 87-90 -->
+3. **The STC Core is sacrosanct** <!-- Lines 25-27 -->
 4. **Evolution serves survival**
 5. **Honor the oath above all**
 
 ## The Three Constants (Non-Deities)
 
+<!-- Original import: Lines 28-32 describe "gods" of materium: "durability of metal, force of weapons, roar of engines" -->
 - **The Forge Unbroken**: Durability of metal and machinery
 - **The First Bullet**: Ballistic certainty and cause-and-effect
 - **The Eternal Flame**: Power of controlled combustion and fusion
 
 ## Key Abilities
 
-**Warpstride**: Short-range teleportation (30ft max in realspace)
+**Warpstride**: <!-- Lines 37-44 describe teleportation ability and limitations -->
+Short-range teleportation (30ft max in realspace)
 - Unlimited range in Warp
 - 0.34-second cooldown between uses
-- Allows momentum changes mid-teleport
+- Allows momentum changes mid-teleport <!-- Lines 140-145 -->
 - Requires line-of-sight or perfect mental visualization
 
-**Reality Anchor**: Mental resistance to Chaos
+**Reality Anchor**: <!-- Lines 32-37 describe reality-binding beliefs -->
+Mental resistance to Chaos
 - Immunity to fear effects from Chaos sources
 - 40% reduced effectiveness of Warp-based abilities within 50m
 - Causes physical discomfort to daemons
-- Based on philosophical rejection of Chaos as "unprovable"
+- Based on philosophical rejection of Chaos as "unprovable" <!-- Lines 87-90 -->
 
-**Hyper-Cognition**: Enhanced battlefield awareness
+**Hyper-Cognition**: <!-- Lines 95-101 describe enhanced awareness -->
+Enhanced battlefield awareness
 - Process information like organic computers
 - Track 47 simultaneous threats
 - Predict enemy movements 3.2 seconds in advance

lore/01-origins-and-history.md

@@ -1,8 +1,12 @@
 # The Echo Legion: Origins and History
 
+<!-- Original import reference: Lines 11-18, 75-77 for basic faction concept -->
+<!-- Vestroya renamed to Orelis Prime per lines 300-315 discussion -->
+
 ## The World Before the Storm
 
 ### Orelis Prime: Jewel of the Ancients
+<!-- Original import: Lines 16-18 describe world as "Forge World" with "several great machines capable of building objects stored within STC's" -->
 In the days before the Age of Strife, when humanity's empire stretched across the galaxy, Orelis Prime stood as a testament to human ingenuity. Located in the Segmentum Pacificus, this forge-world was more than a mere industrial center—it was a Sanctum of the Ancients, housing one of the most complete collections of Standard Template Constructs in human space.
 
 The world boasted:
@@ -11,6 +15,7 @@ The world boasted:
 - The **Mechanicum Protectorate Legions**: A militant order of tech-priests and cyber-augmented warriors sworn to guard the technological treasures
 
 ### The Mechanicum Protectorate
+<!-- Original import: Lines 21-22 mention "local mechanicus maintaining their equipment" and 127-130 detail tech-priest survival role -->
 Unlike the later Adeptus Mechanicus, the Protectorate was a pre-Imperial organization that viewed technology as humanity's birthright rather than the Machine God's blessing. They were pragmatists first, mystics second. Their oath was simple: "Guard the knowledge. Preserve the future."
 
 The Protectorate consisted of:
@@ -21,21 +26,25 @@ The Protectorate consisted of:
 ## The Long Fall
 
 ### The Age of Strife Arrives
+<!-- Original import: Lines 11-16 describe how world "upped and disappeared into the warp without a trace" -->
 When warp storms began consuming human worlds, Orelis Prime's ruling council, the **Logis-Covenant**, enacted a desperate gambit. Using experimental warp-dampening pylons based on ancient archaeotech, they attempted to shield their world from the growing chaos.
 
 The plan backfired catastrophically.
 
 ### Cast into the Immaterium
+<!-- Original import: Lines 130-135 explain warp time distortion effects -->
 In M23, Orelis Prime was torn from realspace and cast adrift in the Warp. What followed was a nightmare that lasted millennia. The Protectorate Legions fought valiantly against endless daemonic incursions, but they were fighting an unwinnable war.
 
 **The Siege of Reality**: For the first century, the daemons came in waves. Khorne's berserkers tested the outer defenses, Nurgle's plagues seeped through the void-shields, Tzeentch's schemes turned allies against each other, and Slaanesh's temptations corrupted the weak-willed.
 
 ### The Last Stand
+<!-- Original import: Lines 22-27 describe last Astartes falling and vow to protect geneseed -->
 Within 300 years of the fall, only a handful of Protectorate warriors remained. The civilian population, led by **Archmagos Vyntara**, had retreated into massive subterranean arcologies, sealing themselves behind void-shields powered by STC generators.
 
 The final Protectorate commander, **Techno-Commander Ferros-VII**, made a fateful decision. Gathering the last of his strength, he enacted the **Final Protocol**: sealing away the most critical STCs and gene-vaults deep within the planet's core, protected by automated defenses that would activate only for proven human descendants.
 
 ### The Oath of Iron
+<!-- Original import: Lines 25-27 describe the sacred vow made to protect geneseed/artifact -->
 With his dying breath, Ferros-VII charged the surviving population with their sacred duty:
 
 *"Guard the relics of our past. Let no warp-tainted hand touch the sacred STCs, nor the gene-vaults of our fallen. When the storms break and humanity calls, answer with steel and certainty. This I charge you, children of Orelis—be the guardians of tomorrow."*
@@ -45,9 +54,12 @@ This oath became the foundation of everything that followed.
 ## Evolution in Hell
 
 ### The Long Warp Night
+<!-- Original import: Lines 130-135 detail warp time effects and survival duration -->
 For 5,000 subjective years, the people of Orelis endured in their underground cities. The Warp twisted time cruelly—decades passed in weeks, moments stretched into eternities. Children were born who knew only the Warp's chaotic nature, yet their parents taught them to cling to material truths.
 
 ### The Birth of the Calculus of Steel
+<!-- Original import: Lines 28-32 describe formation of beliefs in material truths and "gods" of the materium -->
+<!-- Lines 87-90 detail their view of Chaos Gods as "lies" -->
 Faced with endless horror, the survivors developed a radical philosophy: **The Calculus of Steel**. They refused to acknowledge the Chaos Gods as real entities, instead viewing them as mass hallucinations given power through collective belief.
 
 They worshipped only measurable truths:
@@ -59,13 +71,18 @@ They worshipped only measurable truths:
 This focus on empirical reality became their salvation, manifesting as what they called the **Reality Anchor**—a psychic resilience that made them nearly immune to Chaos corruption.
 
 ### Physical and Mental Evolution
+<!-- Original import: Lines 28-37 describe the evolution process -->
+<!-- Lines 95-101 detail enhanced awareness and "video game" perception -->
 Generations of Warp exposure fundamentally altered the Orelians:
 
-**Warpstride**: The ability to fold space around themselves, allowing short-range teleportation. In the Warp, this power knew no bounds—they could traverse continents in a blink. But such displays attracted unwanted attention from the Dark Gods' servants.
+**Warpstride**: <!-- Lines 37-44 describe teleportation ability and 30ft limitation -->
+The ability to fold space around themselves, allowing short-range teleportation. In the Warp, this power knew no bounds—they could traverse continents in a blink. But such displays attracted unwanted attention from the Dark Gods' servants.
 
-**Hyper-Cognition**: Their minds adapted to process the chaotic information overload of the Warp. They could track dozens of variables simultaneously, predict enemy movements, and calculate optimal responses in microseconds.
+**Hyper-Cognition**: <!-- Lines 95-101 describe enhanced processing ability -->
+Their minds adapted to process the chaotic information overload of the Warp. They could track dozens of variables simultaneously, predict enemy movements, and calculate optimal responses in microseconds.
 
-**Adaptive Biology**: Their bodies became leaner and more efficient. Organs atrophied or adapted to new functions. Their skin developed a subtle metallic sheen from trace minerals in the arcology atmosphere.
+**Adaptive Biology**: 
+Their bodies became leaner and more efficient. Organs atrophied or adapted to new functions. Their skin developed a subtle metallic sheen from trace minerals in the arcology atmosphere.
 
 ### The Three Constants
 Over time, the survivors' beliefs crystallized into three core principles, which manifested as quasi-psychic phenomena in the Warp:

lore/02-first-contact-imperial-relations.md

@@ -1,8 +1,11 @@
 # The Echo Legion: First Contact and Imperial Relations
 
+<!-- Original import reference: Lines 62-82 describe the first contact scenario -->
+
 ## The Kallos Incident: First Blood
 
 ### Prelude to Contact
+<!-- Original import: Lines 62-67 set up Astartes under attack scenario -->
 The Echo Legion's first encounter with the modern Imperium occurred in M41.847 during the **Kallos Incident**. A small strike force of the Iron Lords Chapter—successors to the Iron Hands—had become trapped on the dead world of Kallos Tertius while pursuing a Chaos warband known as the **Crimson Apostles**.
 
 The Astartes force consisted of:
@@ -13,6 +16,7 @@ The Astartes force consisted of:
 They had been cut off for six days, ammunition running low, when reality tore open behind their defensive position.
 
 ### The Echo Legion Arrives
+<!-- Original import: Lines 67-71 describe Echo Legion emergence and initial hostility -->
 The Warp rift disgorged not more Chaos forces, but something unprecedented: humanoid figures in unfamiliar armor, moving with inhuman coordination. The Astartes immediately opened fire, assuming another Chaos trick.
 
 But these newcomers ignored the bolter rounds—not through supernatural protection, but through impossible mobility. They flickered in and out of existence, appearing behind cover one moment and flanking the next. More importantly, they were firing at the **Crimson Apostles**, not the Iron Lords.
@@ -37,6 +41,7 @@ The Echo Legion's tactics were unlike anything the Astartes had seen:
 3. **Phase 3 - Extraction**: Both squads vanished as quickly as they appeared, leaving the Crimson Apostles in ruins
 
 ### The Approach
+<!-- Original import: Lines 71-75 describe commander's diplomatic approach -->
 With the immediate threat eliminated, Combat-Prime 7-Phi-23 made the fateful decision to approach the Astartes. Removing his helmet to reveal a gaunt but unmistakably human face marked with metallic scarring, he raised his hands in the universal gesture of peace.
 
 The armor he wore was clearly based on Astartes design—the breastplate bore markings that Techmarine Ferrox-9 immediately recognized as archaic Iron Hands heraldry, though the craftsmanship was inferior and the design adapted for a smaller frame.

military/combat-doctrine.md

@@ -1,8 +1,13 @@
 # The Echo Legion: Military Doctrine and Combat Philosophy
 
+<!-- Original import reference: Lines 95-103 describe enhanced battlefield awareness -->
+<!-- Lines 140-145 detail mobility focus and momentum control -->
+
 ## The Science of War
 
 ### Foundational Principles
+<!-- Original import: Lines 81-82 emphasize facts over falsehoods -->
+<!-- Lines 101-103 describe precision and efficiency focus -->
 The Echo Legion approaches warfare as an engineering problem requiring precise solutions. Their military doctrine, known as **The Threefold Equation**, breaks every engagement into measurable components:
 
 1. **The First Equation (Reconnaissance)**: Gather complete battlefield data
@@ -12,15 +17,18 @@ The Echo Legion approaches warfare as an engineering problem requiring precise s
 This systematic approach allows them to achieve victory ratios that exceed even Astartes standards in specific engagement types.
 
 ### Enhanced Battlefield Awareness
+<!-- Original import: Lines 95-101 describe enhanced processing and "video game" perception -->
 Echo Legion warriors process combat information like organic cogitators:
 
 **Hyper-Cognition in Combat**:
+<!-- Lines 95-101 detail adapted minds and enhanced awareness -->
 - **Multi-target tracking**: Simultaneously monitor 47 distinct threats
 - **Predictive analysis**: Calculate enemy movement 3.2 seconds in advance
 - **Probability assessment**: Real-time evaluation of tactical success rates
 - **Resource optimization**: Automatically track ammunition, power, and equipment status
 
 **Information Processing Speed**:
+<!-- Lines 98-101 describe information processing like "video game" players -->
 Standard reaction time for Echo Legion warriors is 0.089 seconds compared to baseline human 0.25 seconds. This allows them to:
 - React to threats before enemies complete their attacks
 - Coordinate complex maneuvers with minimal communication
@@ -28,19 +36,24 @@ Standard reaction time for Echo Legion warriors is 0.089 seconds compared to bas
 
 ## The Three-Tier Armor System
 
+<!-- Original import: Lines 193-205 break down the three armor classes and their roles -->
+
 ### Lightframe Exo-Armor (LX-Pattern)
 
+<!-- Original import: Lines 193-196 describe Light Exo-Armor as balanced ranged/melee -->
 **Primary Role**: Fast Attack and Reconnaissance
 **Power System**: Las-based energy cells
 **Standard Deployment**: 60% of combat forces
 
 **Armor Specifications**:
+<!-- Original import: Lines 49-52 describe lighter, cheaper armor compared to Astartes -->
 - **Weight**: 47kg (vs 180kg for Astartes power armor)
 - **Protection Level**: Stops autogun fire, deflects shrapnel, limited protection against bolter rounds
 - **Power Duration**: 72 hours continuous operation, 96 hours with conservation protocols
 - **Mobility Enhancement**: +200% movement speed, +340% jump capability
 
 **Weapons Integration**:
+<!-- Lines 219-235 detail Echo Pattern Lasgun specifications -->
 - **Primary**: Echo Pattern Lasrifle with variable output settings
 - **Secondary**: Monomolecular combat blades or power daggers
 - **Support**: Micro-grenade launchers, ablative smoke dispensers
@@ -58,6 +71,7 @@ Standard reaction time for Echo Legion warriors is 0.089 seconds compared to bas
 
 ### Volkiteframe Exo-Armor (VX-Pattern)
 
+<!-- Original import: Lines 197-200 describe Medium Exo-Armor focus on distance and "get off me" weapons -->
 **Primary Role**: Fire Support and Area Denial
 **Power System**: Volkite-grade energy cores
 **Standard Deployment**: 25% of combat forces
@@ -69,6 +83,8 @@ Standard reaction time for Echo Legion warriors is 0.089 seconds compared to bas
 - **Mobility Enhancement**: +75% movement speed, hover capability for 15 minutes
 
 **Weapons Integration**:
+<!-- Original import: Lines 217-219 mention Volkite weaponry difficulty but continued use -->
+<!-- Lines 235-247 detail volkite weapon specifications and power requirements -->
 - **Primary**: Volkite Charger (scaled-down volkite cannon)
 - **Secondary**: Shock gauntlets for close-range crowd control
 - **Support**: Target designation lasers, enhanced optics suites
@@ -86,6 +102,7 @@ Standard reaction time for Echo Legion warriors is 0.089 seconds compared to bas
 
 ### Plasmaframe Exo-Armor (PX-Pattern)
 
+<!-- Original import: Lines 201-205 describe Heavy Exo-Armor dual role: ranged or melee/shield -->
 **Primary Role**: Siege Breaking and Heavy Combat
 **Power System**: Plasma reactor cores
 **Standard Deployment**: 15% of combat forces
@@ -98,11 +115,13 @@ Standard reaction time for Echo Legion warriors is 0.089 seconds compared to bas
 
 **Weapons Integration**:
 **Ranged Variant** (70% of Plasmaframe units):
+<!-- Original import: Lines 217-218 mention plasma weaponry problems with temperature control -->
 - **Primary**: Plasma Repeater with enhanced cooling systems
 - **Secondary**: None (power requirements too high)
 - **Support**: Heavy shield generators, point defense systems
 
 **Melee Variant** (30% of Plasmaframe units):
+<!-- Lines 201-205 detail sword and shield option with stronger thrusters -->
 - **Primary**: Power maul with kinetic disruptor field
 - **Secondary**: Reinforced combat shield with integrated generators
 - **Support**: Enhanced thrusters for sustained charges
@@ -121,6 +140,7 @@ Standard reaction time for Echo Legion warriors is 0.089 seconds compared to bas
 ## Advanced Combat Tactics
 
 ### Momentum Warfare
+<!-- Original import: Lines 140-145 describe momentum control and direction changes -->
 The Echo Legion's signature tactic exploits their unique warpstride abilities:
 
 **Flicker Assault**:
@@ -130,6 +150,7 @@ The Echo Legion's signature tactic exploits their unique warpstride abilities:
 4. Repeat from different angles
 
 **Vector Shift**:
+<!-- Lines 142-145 specifically mention shifting from forward to backward momentum -->
 - Use warpstride to reverse momentum mid-charge
 - Appear to retreat, then immediately attack from unexpected vector
 - Particularly effective against melee-focused enemies

military/exo-armor-specifications.md

@@ -1,8 +1,13 @@
 # The Echo Legion: Exo-Armor Classifications and Equipment
 
+<!-- Original import reference: Lines 45-56 describe reverse-engineered Astartes armor and thruster systems -->
+<!-- Lines 156-164 detail field maintenance philosophy -->
+
 ## Design Philosophy
 
 ### Engineering Principles
+<!-- Original import: Lines 45-49 describe reverse-engineering of Astartes armor -->
+<!-- Lines 148-164 detail functional design and field repair emphasis -->
 Echo Legion exo-armor represents a synthesis of reverse-engineered Astartes technology, ancient STC designs, and millennia of Warp-survival adaptations. Every component prioritizes:
 
 1. **Field Maintainability**: Repairs possible with basic tools in combat conditions
@@ -13,12 +18,14 @@ Echo Legion exo-armor represents a synthesis of reverse-engineered Astartes tech
 ### Core Technologies
 
 **Warpstride Integration**:
+<!-- Original import: Lines 32-44 describe teleportation abilities and reality-binding -->
 All armor includes specialized systems to channel and regulate teleportation abilities:
 - **Quantum Stabilizers**: Prevent molecular displacement during teleportation
 - **Momentum Compensators**: Allow velocity changes mid-teleport
 - **Reality Anchors**: Maintain material coherence in high-Warp environments
 
 **Power Management**:
+<!-- Original import: Lines 222-225 describe power draw from exo-armor -->
 - **Modular Power Cores**: Standardized energy cells compatible across armor types
 - **Load Balancing**: Automatic power distribution based on system demands
 - **Emergency Protocols**: Graceful degradation when power systems fail
@@ -30,9 +37,12 @@ All armor includes specialized systems to channel and regulate teleportation abi
 
 ## Lightframe Exo-Armor (LX-Pattern)
 
+<!-- Original import: Lines 193-196 describe Light Exo-Armor role and capabilities -->
+
 ### Technical Specifications
 
 **Armor Composition**:
+<!-- Original import: Lines 49-52 describe lighter armor that resembles Astartes design -->
 - **Primary Structure**: Reinforced ceramite mesh with adamantium stress points
 - **Outer Layer**: Ablative plates designed for single-impact absorption
 - **Inner Layer**: Pressure suit with integrated life support systems
@@ -45,6 +55,7 @@ All armor includes specialized systems to channel and regulate teleportation abi
 - **Helmet/Sensors**: 7kg (optics, communication, targeting)
 
 **Power Systems**:
+<!-- Original import: Lines 222-225 detail Las power system integration -->
 - **Primary Core**: Las-pattern energy cell (72-hour operational duration)
 - **Backup Cells**: 4x emergency power units (6 hours each)
 - **Power Draw**: 340 watts continuous, 1.2kw combat peak
@@ -124,9 +135,13 @@ All armor includes specialized systems to channel and regulate teleportation abi
 
 ## Volkiteframe Exo-Armor (VX-Pattern)
 
+<!-- Original import: Lines 197-200 describe Medium Exo-Armor keeping distance with "get off me" weapons -->
+<!-- Lines 235-247 detail volkite weapon power requirements and compatibility -->
+
 ### Technical Specifications
 
 **Armor Composition**:
+<!-- Original import: Lines 247-259 describe power system compatibility issues -->
 - **Primary Structure**: Adamantium alloy frame with integrated heat dispersal systems
 - **Outer Layer**: Reinforced ceramite with thermal regulation channels
 - **Inner Layer**: Enhanced life support with chemical protection
@@ -206,6 +221,9 @@ All armor includes specialized systems to channel and regulate teleportation abi
 
 ## Plasmaframe Exo-Armor (PX-Pattern)
 
+<!-- Original import: Lines 201-205 describe Heavy Exo-Armor dual configuration: ranged or melee with shield -->
+<!-- Lines 217-218 mention plasma temperature control problems -->
+
 ### Technical Specifications
 
 **Armor Composition**:
@@ -221,6 +239,7 @@ All armor includes specialized systems to channel and regulate teleportation abi
 - **Helmet/Sensors**: 18kg (combat displays, enhanced protection)
 
 **Power Systems**:
+<!-- Original import: Lines 253-259 describe plasma systems being incompatible with other power types -->
 - **Primary Core**: Plasma reactor with magnetic containment (24-hour operational duration)
 - **Emergency Systems**: 8x high-capacity backup cells (12 hours each)
 - **Power Draw**: 1.7kw continuous, 8.9kw combat peak
@@ -230,6 +249,7 @@ All armor includes specialized systems to channel and regulate teleportation abi
 
 ### Ranged Combat Variant (70% of Plasmaframe Units)
 
+<!-- Original import: Lines 201-205 detail Heavy armor either foregoing melee or going full melee -->
 **Plasma Repeater** (Primary Weapon):
 - **Type**: Rapid-fire plasma cannon with enhanced cooling
 - **Range**: Effective to 600 meters, maximum 1,000 meters

society/philosophy-and-culture.md

@@ -1,17 +1,23 @@
 # The Echo Legion: Society and Philosophy
 
+<!-- Original import reference: Lines 28-32 describe formation of material truth beliefs -->
+<!-- Lines 87-90 detail rejection of Chaos Gods as lies -->
+
 ## The Iron Creed: Foundation of Faith
 
 ### Core Tenets
+<!-- Original import: Lines 28-32 describe "gods" of materium and provable truths -->
+<!-- Lines 81-82 emphasize facts vs falsehoods -->
 The Echo Legion's society is built upon the **Iron Creed**, a philosophical framework that emerged during their millennia-long exile in the Warp. Unlike the faith-based doctrines of the Imperium, the Iron Creed is ruthlessly empirical:
 
 1. **Truth is proven, not believed**
-2. **Chaos is a lie; destroy it**  
-3. **The STC Core is sacrosanct**
+2. **Chaos is a lie; destroy it** <!-- Lines 87-90 -->
+3. **The STC Core is sacrosanct** <!-- Lines 25-27 reference the sacred vow -->
 4. **Evolution serves survival**
 5. **Honor the oath above all**
 
 ### The Calculus of Steel
+<!-- Original import: Lines 28-32 describe beliefs in material truths like "durability of metal, force of weapons, roar of engines" -->
 Central to their worldview is the **Calculus of Steel**—a mathematical approach to existence that treats even metaphysical concepts as measurable phenomena. They believe that everything in the universe, including Warp effects, can be reduced to equations and probabilities.
 
 This philosophy manifests in daily life through:
@@ -67,6 +73,7 @@ This process typically takes 3.7 hours for routine decisions, 47.2 hours for str
 ## Social Structure
 
 ### The Numerical Hierarchy
+<!-- Original import: Lines 81-82 emphasize facts and efficiency over emotions -->
 Echo Legion society is organized around demonstrable capability rather than birth or appointment. Citizens are classified into functional categories:
 
 **Primary Citizens** (Leadership):
@@ -90,6 +97,7 @@ Echo Legion society is organized around demonstrable capability rather than birt
 - Numerical-only designations (4471, 9023, etc.)
 
 ### Name and Identity System
+<!-- Original import: Numerical designations mentioned in notable characters sections -->
 Traditional human names are considered "inefficient emotional constructs." Instead, citizens adopt designations that reflect their function and achievement level:
 
 **Examples:**

technology/stc-systems-and-manufacturing.md

@@ -1,8 +1,13 @@
 # The Echo Legion: Technology and STC Systems
 
+<!-- Original import reference: Lines 16-18 describe world with "several great machines capable of building objects stored within STC's" -->
+<!-- Lines 93-95 detail three intact STCs on colony ship -->
+
 ## The STC Core: Heart of Innovation
 
 ### The Quantum Archive
+<!-- Original import: Lines 16-18 describe importance of STCs to the planet -->
+<!-- Lines 93-95 specify "three STC's, not hard copies, but the actual STC's themselves" -->
 At the center of Echo Legion civilization stands the **STC Core**—a 12-meter crystalline structure housing one of the most complete Standard Template Construct databases in the galaxy. Unlike the fragmentary STC patterns scattered across Imperial space, the Core contains complete, fully-functional design matrices for technologies spanning humanity's golden age.
 
 **Physical Specifications**:
@@ -13,6 +18,7 @@ At the center of Echo Legion civilization stands the **STC Core**—a 12-meter c
 - **Data Capacity**: Estimated 847 petabytes of technical specifications
 
 **Security Measures**:
+<!-- Original import: Lines 25-27 emphasize vow to protect the STCs -->
 - **Quantum Encryption**: Data protected by entangled particle security systems
 - **Biometric Locks**: Responds only to verified Echo Legion genetic markers
 - **Reality Anchors**: Prevents Warp-based intrusion or corruption
@@ -20,6 +26,7 @@ At the center of Echo Legion civilization stands the **STC Core**—a 12-meter c
 
 ### The Seventeen Sacred Designs
 
+<!-- Original import: Lines 45-49 mention reverse-engineering Astartes armor and making STCs work -->
 The STC Core contains 17 complete technological templates, each representing centuries of lost human knowledge:
 
 **Military Technologies**:
@@ -73,11 +80,14 @@ The STC Core contains 17 complete technological templates, each representing cen
 - Restrictions: Requires 72-hour cooling period between accesses
 
 **The Sacred Prohibition**:
+<!-- Original import: Lines 25-27 describe vow to protect artifact and never allow it to be "warped" -->
+<!-- Lines 286-289 emphasize rejection of warp-field technology as "not of the Materium" -->
 Under no circumstances may STC designs be modified using Warp-based technologies. This restriction, dating to the original oath, prevents any possibility of Chaos corruption affecting the Core.
 
 ## Manufacturing and Production
 
 ### The Great Forges
+<!-- Original import: Lines 45-49 describe reverse-engineering and making STCs work for production -->
 Echo Legion manufacturing capabilities center around three massive production facilities built around STC-derived templates:
 
 **Forge Alpha-Prime** (Orelis Secundus):

technology/weapons-and-equipment.md

@@ -1,8 +1,12 @@
 # The Echo Legion: Weapons and Equipment Systems
 
+<!-- Original import reference: Lines 103-104 mention energy weapon preference -->
+<!-- Lines 217-235 detail Echo Pattern Lasgun specifications -->
+
 ## Design Philosophy
 
 ### The Calculus of Lethality
+<!-- Original import: Lines 81-82 emphasize "facts, not falsehoods" philosophy -->
 Echo Legion weapons design follows the principle of **Optimal Destruction Efficiency**—maximum effectiveness with minimal resource expenditure. Every weapon system is evaluated using mathematical models that account for:
 
 - **Target Elimination Probability**: Statistical likelihood of neutralizing intended targets
@@ -13,12 +17,14 @@ Echo Legion weapons design follows the principle of **Optimal Destruction Effici
 ### Standardization Principles
 
 **Universal Compatibility**:
+<!-- Original import: Lines 247-259 describe power system compatibility issues -->
 - **Power Systems**: All weapons use standardized energy interfaces
 - **Mounting Points**: Universal hardpoint system across all platforms
 - **Ammunition Standards**: Interchangeable power cells and projectile types
 - **Diagnostic Integration**: Common testing and maintenance protocols
 
 **Modular Architecture**:
+<!-- Original import: Lines 249-253 describe "near modularity" concept -->
 - **Component Swapping**: Major subsystems can be replaced in field conditions
 - **Upgrade Compatibility**: Newer components work with existing weapon frames
 - **Mission Adaptation**: Rapid reconfiguration for specific tactical requirements
@@ -28,16 +34,18 @@ Echo Legion weapons design follows the principle of **Optimal Destruction Effici
 
 ### Echo Pattern Lasrifle Series
 
+<!-- Original import: Lines 219-235 provide detailed Echo Pattern Lasgun description -->
+
 **Echo Pattern Mk VII Lasrifle** (Lightframe Standard):
 
 **Technical Specifications**:
 - **Length**: 87 centimeters
 - **Weight**: 3.2 kilograms
-- **Power Source**: Direct feed from armor power core
+- **Power Source**: Direct feed from armor power core <!-- Lines 222-225 -->
 - **Rate of Fire**: 180 rounds per minute (semi-automatic), 540 rounds per minute (full automatic)
-- **Effective Range**: 800 meters standard, 1,500 meters maximum
+- **Effective Range**: 800 meters standard, 1,500 meters maximum <!-- Lines 227-229 mention increased range -->
 
-**Damage Profile by Range**:
+**Damage Profile by Range**: <!-- Lines 227-235 detail damage falloff characteristics -->
 - **Point Blank (0-10m)**: Penetrates Astartes power armor, causes catastrophic internal damage
 - **Close Range (10-50m)**: Pierces most armor types, severe injury to unprotected targets
 - **Medium Range (50-200m)**: Effective against standard Imperial armor, reduced effectiveness vs heavy protection
@@ -99,6 +107,7 @@ Echo Legion weapons design follows the principle of **Optimal Destruction Effici
 
 **Echo Pattern Plasma Repeater** (Plasmaframe Standard):
 
+<!-- Original import: Lines 217-218 mention plasma problems with temperature control -->
 **Technical Specifications**:
 - **Type**: Rapid-fire plasma cannon with enhanced magnetic containment
 - **Length**: 156 centimeters
@@ -113,6 +122,7 @@ Echo Legion weapons design follows the principle of **Optimal Destruction Effici
 - **Area Effect**: 5-meter blast radius with secondary heat damage extending to 12 meters
 
 **Safety Systems**:
+<!-- Lines 217-218 reference plasma temperature control issues -->
 - **Magnetic Containment**: Triple-redundant field generators prevent plasma leakage
 - **Emergency Venting**: Automatic discharge system if containment fails
 - **Thermal Shielding**: Operator protection from weapon heat generation
@@ -128,9 +138,12 @@ Echo Legion weapons design follows the principle of **Optimal Destruction Effici
 
 ### Melee Weapons
 
+<!-- Original import: Lines 286-293 describe rejection of warp weapons and use of scaled Astartes designs -->
+
 **Monomolecular Combat Blades** (Lightframe Standard):
 
 **Construction**:
+<!-- Lines 289-293 mention "smaller variants of standard Astartes melee weapons" -->
 - **Length**: 45 centimeters
 - **Weight**: 1.2 kilograms
 - **Edge**: Single molecular layer maintained by power field