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[[File:Hot_Still-Scape_for_Six_Colors_-_7th_Avenue_Style.jpg|link=Stuart Davis (painter) (nonfiction)|thumb|The Uncials, while illiterate, enjoy art. ''Hot Still-Scape for Six Colors - 7th Avenue Style'' (1940) by Stuart Davis is a particular favorite of many Uncials.]]'''The Uncials''' (or simply '''Uncials''') is a street gang and part-time [[transdimensional corporation]].
[[File:The_Uncials_-_Exosomatic_Gang_Signs_During_Donnybrook.jpg|thumb|"Exosemantic Gang Signs During Donnybrook" starring The Uncials. Shown here: beating the [[Glyph (nonfiction)|glyphs]] out of a suspected [[APTO]] informant.]]'''The Uncials''' (or simply '''Uncials''') is an unlicensed [[Transdimensional corporation|transdimensional street gang]].


== Dungeons & Dragons ==
== Self-destructive behaviors ==


The Uncials are [[Dungeons and Dragons]] fans to a man.
=== Drinking ===


In the photograph below, a group of boisterous Uncials have converted themselves into a set of polyhedral dice, in preparation for a vigorous day of [[D 'n' D]].
=== Fighting ===


[[File:Polyhedral dice set.jpg|link=Dungeons & Dragons (nonfiction)|thumb|left|500px|Squad of Uncials, ready to roll.]]
=== Poetry ===
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== Enemies and rivals ==
See "[[Gnomon algorithm function maps exosemantic gang poetry onto human-readable languages]]"
 
== Relationships with other agencies ==


=== Glyph Wardens ===
=== Glyph Wardens ===


The Uncials support themselves as [[glyph poachers]], making them the natural enemies of [[Glyph Warden|Glyph Wardens]].
The Uncials support themselves as [[glyph poachers]], making them the natural enemies of [[Glyph Warden|Glyph Wardens]].
<gallery>
File:Dard Hunter, Glyph Warden detail.jpg|link=Niles Cartouchian (1900s)|Cryptographer and actor [[Niles Cartouchian (1900s)|Niles Cartouchian]] confirms that he personally designed the computational security protocols featured in the action-adventure film ''[[Dard Hunter, Glyph Warden]]''.
File:A-small glyphs.svg.png|[[Glyph Wardens]] rescue litter of abandoned baby glyphs during raid on [[math lab]], vow to use all the powers of their office to find good homes for the glyphs.
</gallery>
=== Chicxulub Chips ===
The Uncials eat a lot of [[Chicxulub Chips]].
<gallery>
File:Chicxulub_Chips_(tweet).jpg|link=Chicxulub Chips|'''[[Chicxulub Chips]]''' is a brand of snack food, consisting primarily of [[Tephra (nonfiction)|tephra]] from the [[Chicxulub crater (nonfiction)|Chicxulub crater]].
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=== Propinquity Associates ===
=== Propinquity Associates ===
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These outbursts of violence are inevitably followed by the ritual drinking of [[Extract of Radium]], and the usual resulting incidents of [[scrimshaw abuse]].
These outbursts of violence are inevitably followed by the ritual drinking of [[Extract of Radium]], and the usual resulting incidents of [[scrimshaw abuse]].


Here again the Uncials keep getting the worst of it, with [[Propinquity Associates]] at least having the sense to [[Vomit (nonfiction)|vomit up (nonfiction)]] that last unwise shot of [[hemlock (nonfiction)]] and [[Extract of Radium]] (see [[Mispent Youth]]).
Here again the Uncials keep getting the worst of it, with [[Propinquity Associates]] at least having the sense to vomit up that last unwise shot of [[Conium maculatum (nonfiction)|hemlock]] and [[Extract of Radium]] (see [[Mispent Youth]]).


It keeps happening, over and over again, and you think the Uncials would learn.  But no.
=== Petasos ===


Perhaps it is all in good fun, like [[medieval jousting (nonfiction)]].
The hat-wearing alleged supervillain [[Petasos]] has formed (and broken) alliances with The Uncials on several occasions.


== Alliances ==
=== Mispent Youth ===


=== Petasos ===
The transdimensional cocktail [[Mispent Youth]] is popular with The Uncials.


The hat-wearing villain [[Petasos]] has formed (and broken) alliances with The Uncials on several occasions.
=== Columbo ===


== Mispent Youth ==
The Uncials have a hate-love relationship with [[One More Thing]], the [[Artificial intelligence (nonfiction)|artificial intelligence]] based on [[Columbo (nonfiction)|Columbo]].


The drink [[Mispent Youth]] is popular with The Uncials.
=== Aldermania ===


== One More Thing ==
Several of the Uncials are notorious for repeated and extreme bouts of [[Aldermania]], the abnormal psychological need to be an [[Alderman (nonfiction)]].
 
The Uncials have a hate-love relationship with [[One More Thing]], the [[artificial intelligence (nonfiction)]] based on [[Columbo (nonfiction)]].


Mostly hate, because [[One More Thing]] hates law-breaking, and the Uncials break the law all the time.
== In the News ==


But occasionally love, somewhat in the sense that the [[Baker Street Irregulars (nonfiction)]] have love for [[Sherlock Holmes (nonfiction)]].
<gallery>
File:EL-CACZ.jpg|link=EL-CACZ|"'''[[EL-CACZ]]'''" (commonly stylized as "'''EL-CACZ!'''") is the battle cry of The Uncials.


== Aldermania ==
File:Hot_Still-Scape_for_Six_Colors_-_7th_Avenue_Style.jpg|The Uncials, while illiterate, enjoy art. ''Hot Still-Scape for Six Colors - 7th Avenue Style'' (1940) by [[Stuart Davis (painter) (nonfiction)|Stuart Davis]] is a particular favorite of many Uncials.


Several of the Uncials are notorious for repeated and extreme bouts of [[Aldermania]], the abnormal psychological need to be an [[Alderman (nonfiction)]].
File:Kells genealogy of Christ.jpg|link=Uncial script (nonfiction)|''[[Uncial script (nonfiction)|Book of Kells]]'' wants to make clear that it has nothing to do with The Uncials.


== Chicxulub Chips ==
File:Polyhedral dice set.jpg|link=Dungeons & Dragons (nonfiction)|Group of Uncials, ready to play some [[Dungeons & Dragons (nonfiction)|Dungeons & Dragons]].
 
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The Uncials eat a lot of [[Chicxulub Chips]].


== Fiction cross-reference ==
== Fiction cross-reference ==


* [[Aldermania]]
* [[Aldermania]]
* [[Algorithmic Paradigm Treaty Organization]]
* [[Bulky and Hoodwinkle]], a rival gang.
* [[Chicxulub Chips]]
* [[Chicxulub Chips]]
* [[Mispent Youth]]
* [[EL-CACZ]] - battle cry of the Uncials
* [[Extract of Radium]]
* [[Extract of Radium]]
* [[Glyph Warden]]
* [[Glyph Warden]]
* [[Gnomon algorithm]]
* [[Gnomon Chronicles]]
* "[[Gnomon algorithm function maps exosemantic gang poetry onto human-readable languages]]" - [[APTO]] research paper (22 June 2021)
* [[Tony Imbroglio]], master of the Donnybrook arts
* [[Mispent Youth]]
* [[Mispent Youth]]
* [[Propinquity Associates]]
* [[Propinquity Associates]]
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== Nonfiction cross-reference ==
== Nonfiction cross-reference ==


* [[Baker Street Irregulars (nonfiction)]]
* [[Conium maculatum (nonfiction)]] - poison hemlock
* [[Sherlock Holmes (nonfiction)]]
* [[Stuart Davis (painter) (nonfiction)]]
* [[Uncial script (nonfiction)]]
* [[Uncial script (nonfiction)]]
* [[Vomit (nonfiction)]]
 
== External links ==
 
=== Social media ===
 
* [https://twitter.com/Hamiltonianist/status/1407283682243596288 Post] @ Twitter (22 June 2021)
 


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[[Category:Fiction (nonfiction)]]
[[Category:Glyphs (nonfiction)]]
[[Category:Violence (nonfiction)]]
[[Category:APTO]]
[[Category:Chicxulub Chips]]
[[Category:Gangs]]
[[Category:Transdimensional corporations]]
[[Category:Transdimensional corporations]]

Latest revision as of 07:02, 3 May 2023

"Exosemantic Gang Signs During Donnybrook" starring The Uncials. Shown here: beating the glyphs out of a suspected APTO informant.

The Uncials (or simply Uncials) is an unlicensed transdimensional street gang.

Self-destructive behaviors

Drinking

Fighting

Poetry

See "Gnomon algorithm function maps exosemantic gang poetry onto human-readable languages"

Relationships with other agencies

Glyph Wardens

The Uncials support themselves as glyph poachers, making them the natural enemies of Glyph Wardens.

  • Cryptographer and actor Niles Cartouchian confirms that he personally designed the computational security protocols featured in the action-adventure film Dard Hunter, Glyph Warden.

    Cryptographer and actor Niles Cartouchian confirms that he personally designed the computational security protocols featured in the action-adventure film Dard Hunter, Glyph Warden.

  • Glyph Wardens rescue litter of abandoned baby glyphs during raid on math lab, vow to use all the powers of their office to find good homes for the glyphs.

    Glyph Wardens rescue litter of abandoned baby glyphs during raid on math lab, vow to use all the powers of their office to find good homes for the glyphs.

Chicxulub Chips

The Uncials eat a lot of Chicxulub Chips.

Propinquity Associates

The Uncials sometimes beat Propinquity Associates to the punch, and there is a certain amount of playful but murderous donnybrooking, with the Uncials getting the worst of it, every time.

These outbursts of violence are inevitably followed by the ritual drinking of Extract of Radium, and the usual resulting incidents of scrimshaw abuse.

Here again the Uncials keep getting the worst of it, with Propinquity Associates at least having the sense to vomit up that last unwise shot of hemlock and Extract of Radium (see Mispent Youth).

Petasos

The hat-wearing alleged supervillain Petasos has formed (and broken) alliances with The Uncials on several occasions.

Mispent Youth

The transdimensional cocktail Mispent Youth is popular with The Uncials.

Columbo

The Uncials have a hate-love relationship with One More Thing, the artificial intelligence based on Columbo.

Aldermania

Several of the Uncials are notorious for repeated and extreme bouts of Aldermania, the abnormal psychological need to be an Alderman (nonfiction).

In the News

  • "EL-CACZ" (commonly stylized as "EL-CACZ!") is the battle cry of The Uncials.

    "EL-CACZ" (commonly stylized as "EL-CACZ!") is the battle cry of The Uncials.

  • The Uncials, while illiterate, enjoy art. Hot Still-Scape for Six Colors - 7th Avenue Style (1940) by Stuart Davis is a particular favorite of many Uncials.

    The Uncials, while illiterate, enjoy art. Hot Still-Scape for Six Colors - 7th Avenue Style (1940) by Stuart Davis is a particular favorite of many Uncials.

  • Book of Kells wants to make clear that it has nothing to do with The Uncials.

    Book of Kells wants to make clear that it has nothing to do with The Uncials.

  • Group of Uncials, ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons.

    Group of Uncials, ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons.

Fiction cross-reference

Nonfiction cross-reference

External links

Social media

  • Post @ Twitter (22 June 2021)
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