Elaboration flags. Mostly just made these because we like visual aids for organization and such. The design is supposed to like like a crystal.
Shard (transparent and non-transparent)
Shards are entities in a system that have an even lower degree of elaboration than that of fragments. They may only hold parts of a given memory, sometimes only a second or two of it, or a single feeling associated with an event. They are often experienced as not fully sentient, and may be very hard to recognize.
Fragment (transparent and non-transparent) Fragments are entities in a system that are very low elaboration, they typically only carry out basic functions and have limited if any sense of self.
Low Elaboration Alter (transparent and non-transparent)
Low elaboration alters are alters that are simplistic and narrow in their range of behaviors and interests. They are often unable to adjust to different situations.
Middle Elaboration Alter
Middle or moderate elaboration alters are alters that may have a lot of different traits and skills but the traits and skills are "shallow". Or may have only a few traits and skills that are "fleshed-out". They are more able function in different situations than a low elaboration alter
High Elaboration Alter
High elaboration alters are alter that are have a wide range traits and skills that have depth to them and are adaptable to many different situations. High elaboration alters have often a similar degree of complexity as non-system(singlet) individuals
Edit February 2026: added definitions -h