FROM THE DESK OF DR. MALEVOLENCE

Colleagues,

Amber Ren has taken flight—measured, deliberate, and unsettling in its unity. The swarm performed exactly as designed: no panic, no frenzy, only coordinated presence and the quiet realization among observers that they were being outnumbered by intention.

You will hear the word “beautiful” used carelessly this week. Do not correct anyone. Beauty is merely control wearing softer edges.

As we proceed toward Glass March, remember: cohesion is more alarming than force.

— Dr. Malevolence

Presiding Architect of Discord & Newsletter Editor-in-Chief

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“The swarm doesn’t ask where it’s going. It arrives.”

— Prefect Aurelion

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VILLAIN OF THE WEEK:

PREFECT AURELION

Aurelion does not command individuals—he calibrates groups. Through biofeedback bands, tonal cues, and precise pacing, he can induce large populations to act in alignment without spoken instruction. During Amber Ren, he supervised crowd response metrics, noting with satisfaction that compliance increased when no single leader was visible.

His doctrine is simple: “Order emerges when choice feels unnecessary.”

CALL TO COHORTS

Additional personnel requested for Glass March:

• Materials specialists with steady hands and steadier nerves.

• Crowd analysts comfortable working behind transparent barriers.

• Maintenance staff able to sweep symbolic debris.

Assignments will be posted where reflections linger longest.

TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK

Success: Codename Amber Ren (Primary Choreography Test)

Stingmarion Kestrel’s swarm formations executed flawlessly across three test zones. The units assembled into living sigils, directional currents, and a hovering corridor that gently but firmly redirected foot traffic. Observers reported a sense of “being guided by consensus.” Civic authorities described the incident as “environmental art” and requested permits retroactively.

Failure: Amber Ren Public Interpretation Exercise

An outreach team attempted to label the swarm display as a “cultural installation.” Unfortunately, conflicting pamphlets led to guided tours inside the formation. While no injuries occurred, several attendees now believe they have been “chosen.” Messaging protocols will be refined.

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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Week of December 15–19, 2025

• Stingmarion Kestrel — Swarm Etiquette for Ground Personnel

• Lady Tarquin — Directing Crowds Without Gestures

• Lord Columnar — Scaling Influence Without Increasing Headcount

• Madame Palinode — Narrative Containment After Collective Experiences

• General Mirthless — Maintaining Authority While Surrounded

Attendance will be confirmed via synchronized movement. Resist improvisation.

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CAFETERIA SPECIALS (Dec 15-19)

Monday: Soft grain pilaf with herb oil and roasted seeds.

Tuesday: Braised root medley in clear vegetable broth.

Wednesday: Steamed fowl parcels with citrus and greens.

Thursday: Lentil and squash casserole, gently spiced.

Friday: Custard squares with honeyed oat crust.

LAB UPDATES

Lab 4: Etiquette Jammer adjusted for committee meetings; motions now pass unanimously but incorrectly.

Lab 6: Sentient Clipboard now organizing meetings on its own initiative. Attendance optional; consequences unclear.

Lab 8: Metronome Gauntlet adapted for swarm timing; resulted in pleasing pedestrian flow patterns.

Lab 10: Concertina Cannon recalibrated for resonance mapping only. Sound remains polite but firm.

Lab 12: Compliment Grenade Mk. X refined to encourage teamwork; subjects briefly formed a book club.

Lab 18: Elastic Reality Net stabilized for group deployment; releases subjects in tidy clusters.

Lab 44: Acoustical Curtain used to dampen dissenting murmurs; silence described as “collective.”

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UPCOMING SCHEMES

Operation Glass March (Dec 19): Resonant shatter grid enters field trial.

Project Dustmantle (Continuing): Archive infiltration now “institutionally accepted.”

Operation Stillwater Crown (Jan 2): Surface-calm manipulation enters rehearsal.

Codename Quiet Array (Jan 9): Distributed compliance nodes under review.

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WRY WIT OF THE WEEK

“Consensus is strongest when no one remembers voting.”

CLOSING REMARKS FROM DR. MALEVOLENCE

Amber Ren has reminded us that dominance need not shout. It only needs to coordinate. As Glass March approaches, keep your lines straight, your intentions shared, and your individuality checked at the door—temporarily.

Proceed together.

— Dr. Malevolence

Editor-in-Chief, Engineer of Awkward Timings, Keeper of the Brass Keys

WORLD DOMINATION WEEKLY

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