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The Noesis appeared to primarily exist as disembodied consciousnesses within a "noosphere" made of "N webbing"; a record of the Noesis references "anchors" which "slumbered" as the Noesis' minds traveled the noosphere, perhaps referring to their physical bodies remaining in hibernation during these activities, similarly to the [[Neomuna|Neomuni]] being able to access the [[CloudArk]] while their bodies are in stasis.<ref name="XI-14-9D">'''[[Entelechy]]''', "[[Entelechy#Scribe Archive XI-14-9D|Scribe Archive XI-14-9D]]", ''14-18''</ref> | The Noesis appeared to primarily exist as disembodied consciousnesses within a "noosphere" made of "N webbing"; a record of the Noesis references "anchors" which "slumbered" as the Noesis' minds traveled the noosphere, perhaps referring to their physical bodies remaining in hibernation during these activities, similarly to the [[Neomuna|Neomuni]] being able to access the [[CloudArk]] while their bodies are in stasis.<ref name="XI-14-9D">'''[[Entelechy]]''', "[[Entelechy#Scribe Archive XI-14-9D|Scribe Archive XI-14-9D]]", ''14-18''</ref> | ||
Prior to encountering the Witness, the Noesis had run afoul of an unknown entity or force, which they referred to as the "''whisper ∩ Nightmare ∩ predatory memeplex''" | Prior to encountering the Witness, the Noesis had run afoul of an unknown entity or force, which they referred to as the "''whisper ∩ Nightmare ∩ predatory memeplex''".<ref name="XI-14-9D"/> | ||
Upon first making contact with the Witness, the Noesis were overcome with joy and excitement, which quickly turned to fear and confusion as the Witness began [[Taken|Taking]] entire planets, dissecting structures and remaking the Noesis' minds and bodies. The last known survivor of the Witness' assault severed themself from the noosphere and recorded a final message using a long-range communications beacon, which was obtained an unknown (but presumably vast) length of time later by [[The Spider]].<ref name="XI-14-9D"/> | Upon first making contact with the Witness, the Noesis were overcome with joy and excitement, which quickly turned to fear and confusion as the Witness began [[Taken|Taking]] entire planets, dissecting structures and remaking the Noesis' minds and bodies. The last known survivor of the Witness' assault severed themself from the noosphere and recorded a final message using a long-range communications beacon, which was obtained an unknown (but presumably vast) length of time later by [[The Spider]].<ref name="XI-14-9D"/> | ||