A cosmic horror game played on terminal.

A GAMEJAM GAME for HIVE HELSINKI gamejam May of 2025

1. make the game OR Download the release
2. play it with ./axiom NUMBER_FOR_GAME_DIFFICULTY(1-3) There are multiple endings.

AXIOM: Ontological Defense Protocol

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Operation Manual: Standard Protocols for Aberrant Neutralization

CLASSIFIED: <redacted> CLEARANCE REQUIRED

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As an Operator in service to <redacted>, you are tasked with maintaining <redacted> stability through <redacted>. Your <redacted> system interfaces directly with <redacted> to neutralize Aberrant incursions.

OPERATOR PROTOCOLS

Your terminal provides access to eleven distinct <redacted> protocols. Precision and efficiency are critical - excessive operations risk <redacted> violations.

Protocol Code	Official Designation	Description
sa	SOP-A17	Symmetric Alignment - Cross-phases adjacent elements within primary matrix to establish harmonic resonance.
sb	SOP-B17	Secondary Bifurcation - Realigns distal elements within auxiliary pattern buffer to maximize isolation efficiency.
ss	SOP-D22	Dual Synchronous Oscillation - Implements simultaneous reordering in both matrices to maintain dimensional stability.
pa	TPA-03	Threshold Pattern Acquisition - Transfers priority element from auxiliary to primary matrix for integration.
pb	TPD-03	Threshold Pattern Diversion - Isolates and transfers priority element to auxiliary matrix for recalibration.
ra	RCP-A	Rotation Convergence Protocol-Alpha - Executes standard forward realignment of primary matrix elements.
rb	RCP-B	Rotation Convergence Protocol-Beta - Executes standard forward realignment of auxiliary matrix elements.
rr	RCP-D	Rotation Convergence Protocol-Dual - Executes parallel forward realignment of both matrices simultaneously.
rra	ICR-A	Inverted Convergence Rotation-Alpha - Executes retrograde realignment of primary matrix elements.
rrb	ICR-B	Inverted Convergence Rotation-Beta - Executes retrograde realignment of auxiliary matrix elements.
rrr	ICR-D	Inverted Convergence Rotation-Dual - Executes parallel retrograde realignment of both matrices simultaneously.

OBJECTIVE

Your mission is to arrange the PRIMARY ONTOLOGICAL MATRIX in descending numerical sequence while maintaining an empty SECONDARY ISOLATION BUFFER. Complete sequence realignment with minimal operations to maximize Aberrant pattern disruption.

OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS

1. Pattern Integrity is calculated based on sorting efficiency.
2. Coherence Threshold will degrade with excessive operations.
3. Null-State Energy is consumed by each protocol execution.
4. Interference Surge will occur if operation count exceeds threshold.

ABERRANT RESPONSE CLASSIFICATION

Damage Type	Pattern Integrity
Critical Damage	90%+
Major Disruption	40-89%
Minor Disruption	15-39%
Negligible Effect	<15%

TERMINAL COMMANDS

Enter protocol codes exactly as shown (lowercase) to execute. Example: pb or rra

REMINDER

The <redacted> stands eternal. Your purpose is <redacted>.

"We do not permit that which threatens the <redacted> of all possible realities."

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