Vectors are specialised abilities utilised by Mosaics, enabling them to perform enhanced or anomalous actions beyond their standard capabilities. These abilities are activated and modulated through neural signalling mechanisms, which modify the operational behaviour of Voxel supercells on both individual and colony-wide levels, being partially influenced by the Anima. Vectors function as software-like instructions, determining how Voxel matter behaves.
Operational Requirements
The use of Vectors is dependent upon the presence of Varium. Varium functions as a stabilising catalyst, allowing the neural encoding of Vector instructions to be processed and converted into usable formats.
Vector Taxonomy
Vectors are broadly classified into two distinct types:
- Root Vectors:
- Individually unique and encoded at the point of origin.
- Typically represent highly specialised, powerful functions, often directly tied to the entity’s structural or cognitive identity.
- Root Vectors are non-transferrable.
- Branch Vectors:
- Common-use protocols.
- Generally less powerful than Root Vectors, but significantly more flexible and adaptable.
- Can be transferred, removed, upgraded and learned with relative ease.