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The modern version of Perfect Compass evolved from the [[Orcagna scrying engine]] version, which in turn derived from the work of mathematician, physicist, and astronomer [[Abū Sahl al-Qūhī (nonfiction)|Abū Sahl al-Qūhī]]. | The modern version of Perfect Compass evolved from the [[Orcagna scrying engine]] version, which in turn derived from the work of mathematician, physicist, and astronomer [[Abū Sahl al-Qūhī (nonfiction)|Abū Sahl al-Qūhī]]. | ||
It is not to be confused with the FBI's [[Magic Lantern (software) (nonfiction)|Magic Lantern]] keylogging software. | |||
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File:Orcagna scrying engine.jpg|link=Orcagna scrying engine|September 16, 1838: The [[Orcagna scrying engine]], under contract to the [[House of Malevecchio]], downloads al-Qūhī's Perfect Compass protocol. [[House of Malevecchio|Malevecchio]] will attempt to monopolize the protocol, but five years later the French will announce ''Compas Parfait''; within fifty years, all of Christendom will have | |||
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* [[Archimedes (nonfiction)]] | * [[Archimedes (nonfiction)]] | ||
* [[Magic Lantern (software) (nonfiction)]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 06:22, 16 September 2018
Perfect Compass is geometrical logging software developed over several hundred years by APTO programmers. It is mainly used in the detection and prevent of crimes against physical constants; it has also been used in several high-profile criminal cases involving crimes against astronomical constants
Perfect Compass can reportedly be installed remotely, via a parchment scroll, postcard, e-mail attachment, or by exploiting common social system vulnerabilities such as trust and habit.
It has been variously described as a virus and a transdimensional corporation. It is not known how the Perfect Compass might store or communicate the recorded geometrical data.
The modern version of Perfect Compass evolved from the Orcagna scrying engine version, which in turn derived from the work of mathematician, physicist, and astronomer Abū Sahl al-Qūhī.
It is not to be confused with the FBI's Magic Lantern keylogging software.
In the News
September 16, 1838: The Orcagna scrying engine, under contract to the House of Malevecchio, downloads al-Qūhī's Perfect Compass protocol. Malevecchio will attempt to monopolize the protocol, but five years later the French will announce Compas Parfait; within fifty years, all of Christendom will have
Fiction cross-reference
- Crimes against physical constants
- Gnomon algorithm
- Gnomon Chronicles
- Mathematics
- Transdimensional corporation
Nonfiction cross-reference
External links:
- Abū Sahl al-Qūhī @ Wikipedia