ArQivist's Notes: Transmission 0x1a is Part 1 of the Orkidean Transmission. There's more to come.

Acknowledgements: 

Thanks to the following individuals for their editorial contributions to this Transmission: Sharyl C., Alex L., Kimberly C., Preet S., Maire, Matt, & Augie.

Additionally, thanks, as usual, to Liam, Jade, & Augie for providing the feedback, commentary, and suggestions which formed the foundations to this Transmission. Also, Martin J. for helping unstick production on The Ëchüha Incident (Part 5). A big thanks as well to janie meine for being the first collaborator to the ArQive.

Lastly, a huge thank you to Joseph N. for a long, enlightening conversation that provided an essential keystone for this Transmission.