🕰️ 1. Pelagic Time System - a Technoquatics Supplemental Report

Codename: CHRONOSINK – The Calendar That Tried to Erase the Past

Restricted Lore File // Why the Pelagic Years don’t just track time—they bury memory.

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🧠 Note: This lore report was generated through collaboration with an AI historian trained in the mythos of the Technoquatic world. The serialized novel itself, entitled The Technoquatics, is written by David Deane Haskell. This companion piece is designed for deep-dive readers and lore lovers.
Canon-adjacent. Interpret at your own risk.

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The Pelagic Chronology: A Socio-Historical Analysis of Time Measurement in Technoquatic Society

I. Introduction: Contextualizing the Pelagic Chronology

This report presents a formal, non-fiction analysis of the "Pelagic Periods" as a chronological system within Technoquatic society. Drawing insights from the provided narrative, it aims to define this unique timekeeping framework, infer its underlying mechanics and historical origins, and detail significant socio-historical events that transpired within Pelagic 91, 100, and 101. The analysis maintains an objective, academic tone, treating the narrative as a historical record to provide a structured and authoritative overview.

Defining the Pelagic Period: A Unit of Technoquatic Time

The term "Pelagic" refers to the open ocean, indicating a timekeeping system intrinsically rooted in the vast aquatic environment that defines Technoquatic civilization. This nomenclature immediately distinguishes it from terrestrial or celestial calendars, emphasizing the profound environmental shift that shaped their society. The phrase "Pelagic Year" is explicitly mentioned as a unit of time, such as when Headmaster Callen mentored Oliver for "the better part of a Pelagic Year". This suggests a cyclical measurement akin to an Earth year but fundamentally adapted to their underwater existence, likely encompassing significant environmental or societal cycles.

The numerical designations, such as Pelagic 91, Pelagic 100, and Pelagic 101, denote specific historical epochs or significant periods rather than merely consecutive years. These periods mark major societal developments, policy shifts, or critical interspecies interactions that profoundly shaped the Technoquatic timeline. Their use signifies a structured approach to historical understanding, where specific eras are recognized for their defining contributions or challenges.

The Great Submersion and the Genesis of Technoquatic Civilization

Technoquatic society originated from a catastrophic global event, variously referred to as "the great dying" or "the submersion," where humanity was forced to abandon the land. This cataclysm was a direct consequence of