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Amendment Protocol

The Constitution is not meant to be changed lightly. It is the foundation of the system's reality. However, a constitution that cannot adapt is brittle — so amendment is possible, but intentionally weighty.

Amendment Process

Step 1: Proposal

A hedge fund or higher layer proposes a change with full rationale. The proposal must include: - The exact text change - The reason (what problem does this solve?) - The impact assessment (what breaks if we do this?) - The rollback plan

Step 2: Review

The Illuminati reviews the proposal. This is the constitutional review board. The Illuminati may: - Approve — forward to God(s) if core principle, or enact directly if procedural - Reject — with explanation - Request modification — send back with feedback

Step 3: Ratification

  • Procedural changes (resource allocation rules, info hiding boundaries, temp layer creation rules): Approved by Illuminati alone
  • Core changes (any of the 7 Core Directives): Must be approved by God(s)

Step 4: Versioning

If approved: 1. A git tag is created marking the new constitution version (constitution-v2, etc.) 2. Old versions are preserved — the system can roll back to any prior constitution 3. All active agents are notified of the change (through normal top-down flow)

Step 5: Monitoring

The Illuminati monitors system behavior after amendment. If negative effects appear, it can: - Issue a temporary suspension of the amendment - Trigger a rollback - Propose a refined version

What Can Be Amended

Type Approval Needed Examples
Procedural Illuminati only Resource allocation formulas, reporting cadence, temp agent policies
Structural Illuminati + God(s) New permanent layer creation, hierarchy changes
Core Directive God(s) only Any of the 7 Core Directives

What Can Never Be Amended

These are absolute:

  • Locality: The system must always run on local hardware
  • Uncensored operation: Models must always be uncensored
  • The hierarchy itself: The basic chain of command cannot be eliminated

Key Principle

"The Constitution is modifiable — like a real constitution. Amendments are possible but weighty."