Project Omega
| Ticker | RD |
| Leads | Authochthonian, Chevalleis, Myxx |
| Archivists | Authochthonian, Chevalleis |
| Status | Active |
| Channel | AJ: RD |
| Staff | |
| Research | Chevalleis, Myxx, Yuni/Unit Commune, Tiberius Wenchel, Authochthonian |
| Contributors | Hilen Tukoss, Authochthonian |
Project Omega
Project Omega aims to investigate the nature of rogue drone hives, structures and social organization. The project places a secondary focus on understanding rogue drone intelligence and behavior within the context of the hive. The project's primary means of study include covert observation and analysis of rogue drones in their natural setting as well as cross-comparison of rogue drone A.I. with that of other drones. Ideally, Project Omega hopes to develop a deeper understanding of both rogue drones and sleeper drones.
Methodology
All investigations are to be conducted using covert ops vessels or their equivalent to passively observe and record rogue drones in their natural setting.
When observing a rogue drone anomaly, it is recommended that pilots remain cloaked and maintain a distance of 60-120km to avoid disturbing the hive. Once a pilot has established an acceptable position and activated any available camera drones, the following information should be recorded:
1. Images and video of the hive structure, the drones themselves and any other anomalies within the site.
2. The solar system in which the site was located.
3. The size and formal characteristics of any structures within the site.
3. The types of drones present at the site and their numbers.
4. The relative location and behavior of the different drone types within the site.
Theories of drone hives and drone individuality
A typology of hive organization has been proposed in which there are four kinds of "hive minds":
- group mind (one consciousness occupying multiple bodies)
- swarm intelligence (self-organized, decentralized system)
- collective consciousnesses (decentralized)
- beehive (centered around a queen; mother drone/hive structure)
It is uncertain which type of organization the rogue drones use, if any. Complicating the issue, organization may vary from hive to hive. Current research tends to favor the beehive model.
The purpose of drone hives is still unknown. It has been proposed that hives may serve as the nexus of an information network; a central location to house, build and repair drones; or perhaps both. Drone hives as large as sixty cubic kilometers have been observed, larger than any known computer.
The level of rogue drone individuality is unknown, and opinions of researchers vary on the matter. It is possible that each drone could share a portion of its computing power with the collective hive while maintaining another portion for individual use.
Rogue Drone Behaviour Analysis
Here will be collected information of the Rogue Drone Behaviour. The base will be the same as used in animal studies. WIP.
Comparative Psychology
- Comparative Psychology is used to compare humans and Rogue Drones to each other, to see their similarities, and differences.
Human psychology and drone psychology are far away from each other. Their hive-based society alone is guaranteed to differ them from humans. Furthermore, their altruism and very strict obedience to their hives only deepen this gap. Unfortunately there isn't much to make of from their communications, for we have gathered only small phrases or words for them, making building a psychological profile very difficult. Therefore our knowledge is largely based on their physical functions, which are easier to come by. The drones seem to have a weakened self-preservation instinct, which makes sense for they are largely dependant on each other, and selfish drones would mess up the system. Also humans, especially capsuleers, have a (slightly) weakened self-preservation instinct since the coming of clones and immortality. We have to remember that the drones are based on a programming rougher than our "equivalent", so they might be slower and in haste, more inconsiderate to adapt to new situations.
Ethology
- Ethology is partly field work and partly lab work. It studies certain states, such as aggression.
Aggression
Passive
Construction
Behavioral Ecology
- Behavioral Ecology will be used to study how Rogue Drone traits are transferred to the next generation, and what factors dictate the attributes inherited by them.
Sociobiology
- Sociobiology studies the Rogue Drones' internal society and interaction.
Current status of the project
At the moment Project Omega is on planning phase, and no research has been done yet. The guidelines and analyzing tactics are still under consideration, and research staff is wanted.
