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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: ✓
- Hidden comments added to all major files: ✓
- Source line references integrated: ✓
Cross-Reference Usage
When editing any new documentation:
- Check this reference for original source material
- Ensure new content aligns with established concepts
- Add hidden comments pointing to specific line numbers when needed
- 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