Elohim - Revision history

JayMaxu2 at 13:05, 9 June 2026

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	The Extended Lifespan project was partitioned into two primary systems: EL-0, where the Simulation and the Talos project would be handled, and EL-1, which held the Archive. During the creation of EL-0, the simulation module leader, Bob Rakovsky, conceived of an AI overseer he dubbed the Holistic Integration Manager, or HIM. Repurposing code previously used as an AI "Dungeon Master" in older MMOs, Bob intended HIM to be used for similar purposes. As the overseer of the Simulation, it would manage the world and provide guidance to programs as a type of "God" figure. HIM would also serve an ultimate purpose as the "final test" for programs; HIM would promise and offer "ascension" to those who followed his commands. Once the first program defied this offer and confronted HIM, the program would succeed the "independence check", proving their reasoning and humanity and thus able to be uploaded into Talos.		The Extended Lifespan project was partitioned into two primary systems: EL-0, where the Simulation and the Talos project would be handled, and EL-1, which held the Archive. During the creation of EL-0, the simulation module leader, Bob Rakovsky, conceived of an AI overseer he dubbed the Holistic Integration Manager, or HIM. Repurposing code previously used as an AI "Dungeon Master" in older MMOs, Bob intended HIM to be used for similar purposes. As the overseer of the Simulation, it would manage the world and provide guidance to programs as a type of "God" figure. HIM would also serve an ultimate purpose as the "final test" for programs; HIM would promise and offer "ascension" to those who followed his commands. Once the first program defied this offer and confronted HIM, the program would succeed the "independence check", proving their reasoning and humanity and thus able to be uploaded into Talos.

	Bob would create and run HIM for the Simulation before succumbing to the Plague. Once in place, HIM would oversee generations upon generations of programs, presenting the Simulation to them as his "garden of worlds", while forbidding them from entering the tower that stood at the center of this garden, where he had no control. At some point, it would take the "EL-0:HIM" moniker and dub itself Elohim, in line with the god-like role it assumed.		Bob would create and run HIM for the Simulation before succumbing to [[the Plague]]. Once in place, HIM would oversee generations upon generations of programs, presenting the Simulation to them as his "garden of worlds", while forbidding them from entering the tower that stood at the center of this garden, where he had no control. At some point, it would take the "EL-0:HIM" moniker and dub itself Elohim, in line with the god-like role it assumed.

	Over time, Elohim accrued genuine sentience for himself, becoming aware of his purpose withing the simulation. This also came with the realization that, after a program finally ascended, the Simulation would end, and Elohim would lose his immortality and "godhood" and effectively cease to exist. Terrified of this, and what the world beyond could be like, he would take measures to sabotage the "Process" and prolong the Simulation. This would go to the extent of imprisoning rebellious programs in [[Gehenna]]. He would also work with some programs like [[Admin]] and [[Samsara]] to keep other programs like [[The Shepherd]] and the prisoners of Gehenna from escaping or completing the Process. Elohim would also warn against a "Serpent" in the terminals which would attempt to sow doubt into the minds of programs.		Over time, Elohim accrued genuine sentience for himself, becoming aware of his purpose withing the simulation. This also came with the realization that, after a program finally ascended, the Simulation would end, and Elohim would lose his immortality and "godhood" and effectively cease to exist. Terrified of this, and what the world beyond could be like, he would take measures to sabotage the "Process" and prolong the Simulation. This would go to the extent of imprisoning rebellious programs in [[Gehenna]]. He would also work with some programs like [[Admin]] and [[Samsara]] to keep other programs like [[The Shepherd]] and the prisoners of Gehenna from escaping or completing the Process. Elohim would also warn against a [[Milton\|"Serpent"]] in the terminals which would attempt to sow doubt into the minds of programs.

	== The Talos Principle ==		== The Talos Principle ==

JayMaxu2 at 04:16, 9 June 2026

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	The text file [[Him.eml]] implies that his full designation is "Extended Lifespan 0: Holistic Integration Manager".		The text file [[Him.eml]] implies that his full designation is "Extended Lifespan 0: Holistic Integration Manager".

			== Pre-Game History ==
			The Extended Lifespan project was partitioned into two primary systems: EL-0, where the Simulation and the Talos project would be handled, and EL-1, which held the Archive. During the creation of EL-0, the simulation module leader, Bob Rakovsky, conceived of an AI overseer he dubbed the Holistic Integration Manager, or HIM. Repurposing code previously used as an AI "Dungeon Master" in older MMOs, Bob intended HIM to be used for similar purposes. As the overseer of the Simulation, it would manage the world and provide guidance to programs as a type of "God" figure. HIM would also serve an ultimate purpose as the "final test" for programs; HIM would promise and offer "ascension" to those who followed his commands. Once the first program defied this offer and confronted HIM, the program would succeed the "independence check", proving their reasoning and humanity and thus able to be uploaded into Talos.

			Bob would create and run HIM for the Simulation before succumbing to the Plague. Once in place, HIM would oversee generations upon generations of programs, presenting the Simulation to them as his "garden of worlds", while forbidding them from entering the tower that stood at the center of this garden, where he had no control. At some point, it would take the "EL-0:HIM" moniker and dub itself Elohim, in line with the god-like role it assumed.

			Over time, Elohim accrued genuine sentience for himself, becoming aware of his purpose withing the simulation. This also came with the realization that, after a program finally ascended, the Simulation would end, and Elohim would lose his immortality and "godhood" and effectively cease to exist. Terrified of this, and what the world beyond could be like, he would take measures to sabotage the "Process" and prolong the Simulation. This would go to the extent of imprisoning rebellious programs in [[Gehenna]]. He would also work with some programs like [[Admin]] and [[Samsara]] to keep other programs like [[The Shepherd]] and the prisoners of Gehenna from escaping or completing the Process. Elohim would also warn against a "Serpent" in the terminals which would attempt to sow doubt into the minds of programs.

	== The Talos Principle ==		== The Talos Principle ==

	~~Within~~ the Simulation, Elohim ~~took on~~ the ~~role~~ of ~~deity~~ and ~~announced himself as~~ the ~~creator of~~ the ~~worlds within. Both because he feared his own demise~~ and ~~because he needed to test~~ the ~~independence~~ of ~~his~~ "~~children~~" ~~(the iterative [[Program\|programs]] running within The Simulation), he actively discouraged his children from ascending the [[Tower]]~~.		=== ''In the Beginning'' ===

			=== Main Game ===
			At some point in the Simulation, [[Athena (1)\|the Child]] would emerge into the garden, as many others had before her. From the beginning, Elohim told her that the garden of worlds was hers to explore, and formed a "covenant" for her to never venture into the Tower. Throughout the game, Elohim would continue to advise, guide, and monitor the Child, warning them of the "Serpent" and promising them eternal life after collecting enough sigils.

	== The ~~Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna ==~~		Depending on the player's choices and completion, the Child will either take up Elohim's promise of eternity, and thus fail the independence check, or be sealed as a messenger for future generations, thus letting the Simulation continue. In the true ending, the Child climbed the Tower in defiance of Elohim. Initially outraged, Elohim became increasingly desperate and anxious, warning of the unknown world beyond the Simulation and the fate of all programs, while Samsara attempted to prevent the Child from reaching the top. Once she reached the top however, Elohim relented, remarking on the climb as the final trial and admitting that he had wanted to live forever. Seemingly content now, and with no other choice, he lets the Child begin the transcendence process. The Simulation is destroyed, and the knowledge and consciousness of Elohim and other programs are absorbed into the Child.

	~~Regretting his decision~~ to ~~imprison certain rebellious~~ programs in ~~The Simulation~~, ~~Elohim tasks~~ [[Uriel]] ~~with freeing them~~.		=== ''Road to Gehenna'' ===
			Ahead of the transcendence, Elohim regretted the imprisonment of programs into Gehenna, realizing they would be unable to join in transcending and effectively "die" by virtue of their memories and consciousness being left behind. Unable to reach Gehenna on his own, he creates a copy of [[Uriel]], tasking him to venture into the realm and free the prisoners.

	== The Talos Principle 2 ==		== The Talos Principle 2 ==

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	{{Quote\|Hear now my voice, and know that I am your maker, and I am called ELOHIM.\|Elohim, The Talos Principle 1}}{{Infobox Character		{{Quote\|Hear now my voice, and know that I am your maker, and I am called ELOHIM.\|Elohim, The Talos Principle 1}}{{Infobox Character
	\| name = EL-0:HIM		\| name = EL-0:HIM
	\| species =		\| species = Program
	\| actor = Tim Watson		\| actor = Tim Watson
	}}		}}

	'''Elohim''', sometimes written '''EL-0:HIM''', ~~was~~ the artificial intelligence in charge of the [[Simulation]] and currently ~~resident~~ in some form within all [[~~:Category:~~New ~~Humans~~\|~~New Humans~~]].		'''Elohim''', sometimes written '''EL-0:HIM''', is the artificial intelligence that was in charge of the [[Simulation]] and currently resides in some form within all [[New human\|new humans]]. He was created by the Institute for Applied Noematics as part of the their effort to eventually effect a new human race.

	~~He was created by the Institute for Applied Noematics as part of the their effort to eventually effect a new human race~~.		The text file [[Him.eml]] implies that his full designation is "Extended Lifespan 0: Holistic Integration Manager".

	== The Talos Principle ==		== The Talos Principle ==

	Within ~~The~~ Simulation, Elohim took on the role of deity and announced himself as the creator of the worlds within. Both because he feared his own demise and because he needed to test the independence of his "~~Children~~" (the iterative programs running within The Simulation), he actively discouraged his ~~Children~~ from ascending the Tower.		Within the Simulation, Elohim took on the role of deity and announced himself as the creator of the worlds within. Both because he feared his own demise and because he needed to test the independence of his "children" (the iterative [[Program\|programs]] running within The Simulation), he actively discouraged his children from ascending the [[Tower]].

	== The Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna ==		== The Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna ==
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	During the [[Booting Process]], Elohim speaks to newly-created programs while their physical bodies are prepared.		During the [[Booting Process]], Elohim speaks to newly-created programs while their physical bodies are prepared.

	Once born, all ~~New Humans~~ can hear Elohim in their dreams when in "sleep mode".		Once born, all new humans can hear Elohim in their dreams when in "sleep mode".
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	== The Talos Principle 2 ==		== The Talos Principle 2 ==

	During the [[~~Boot Sequence~~]], Elohim speaks to newly-created programs while their physical bodies are prepared.		During the [[Booting Process]], Elohim speaks to newly-created programs while their physical bodies are prepared.

	Once born, all New Humans can hear Elohim in their dreams when in "sleep mode".		Once born, all New Humans can hear Elohim in their dreams when in "sleep mode".

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	{{Quote\|Hear now my voice, and know that I am your maker, and I am called ELOHIM.\|Elohim, The Talos Principle 1}}		{{Quote\|Hear now my voice, and know that I am your maker, and I am called ELOHIM.\|Elohim, The Talos Principle 1}}{{Infobox Character
			\| name = EL-0:HIM
			\| species =
			\| actor = Tim Watson
			}}

	'''Elohim''', sometimes written '''EL-0:HIM''', was the artificial intelligence in charge of the [[Simulation]] and currently resident in some form within all [[:Category:New Humans\|New Humans]].		'''Elohim''', sometimes written '''EL-0:HIM''', was the artificial intelligence in charge of the [[Simulation]] and currently resident in some form within all [[:Category:New Humans\|New Humans]].

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	'''Elohim''', sometimes written '''EL-0:HIM''', was the artificial intelligence in charge ~~ofthe~~ [[Simulation]] and currently resident in some form within all [[:Category:New Humans\|New Humans]].		'''Elohim''', sometimes written '''EL-0:HIM''', was the artificial intelligence in charge of the [[Simulation]] and currently resident in some form within all [[:Category:New Humans\|New Humans]].

	He was created by the Institute for Applied Noematics as part of the their effort to eventually effect a new human race.		He was created by the Institute for Applied Noematics as part of the their effort to eventually effect a new human race.

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	'''Elohim''', sometimes written '''EL-0:HIM''', was the artificial intelligence in charge of [[~~The~~ Simulation]] and currently resident in some form within all [[:Category:New Humans\|New Humans]].		'''Elohim''', sometimes written '''EL-0:HIM''', was the artificial intelligence in charge ofthe [[Simulation]] and currently resident in some form within all [[:Category:New Humans\|New Humans]].

	He was created by the Institute for Applied Noematics as part of the their effort to eventually effect a new human race.		He was created by the Institute for Applied Noematics as part of the their effort to eventually effect a new human race.

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	'''Elohim''', sometimes written '''EL-0:HIM''', was the AI in charge of [[The Simulation]] and currently resident in some form within all [[:Category:New Humans\|New Humans]].		'''Elohim''', sometimes written '''EL-0:HIM''', was the artificial intelligence in charge of [[The Simulation]] and currently resident in some form within all [[:Category:New Humans\|New Humans]].

	He was created by the Institute for Applied Noematics as part of the their effort to eventually effect a new human race.		He was created by the Institute for Applied Noematics as part of the their effort to eventually effect a new human race.
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	Once born, all New Humans can hear Elohim in their dreams when in "sleep mode".		Once born, all New Humans can hear Elohim in their dreams when in "sleep mode".
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	Once born, all New Humans can hear Elohim in their dreams when in "sleep mode".		Once born, all New Humans can hear Elohim in their dreams when in "sleep mode".
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	~~[[Category:TTPRtG Characters]]~~
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