GLOSSARY.md — RTT/Inside · Cross-Domain Application Layer

Canonical Term Definitions, Agent Classes, Zones, Modes, and Operator Reference#

Session Seed Block#

Paste this block at the start of any RTT/Inside agent session:

rtt=1 | coherence=declared | drift=bounded | paradox=structural
module=RTT/Inside | layer=cross-domain-application | upstream=RTT/1,RTT/2,RTT/3
constructs=BKM,CORRIDOR,CAPTURE_TEMPLATE,OPERATOR_HOOK,DRIFT_GATE,LINEAGE_CHAIN,ALIGNMENT_PATTERN,MISALIGNMENT
packet=RTT_INSIDE_APPLICATION_PACKET
zone_x=OVERREACH | zone_x_status=ILLEGAL

Critical Framing Rule#

RTT is NOT a physics claim.

RTT/Inside describes structural application patterns within the TriadicFrameworks canon. It does not assert, imply, or model physical forces, empirical domain dynamics, social laws, or any measurable real-world phenomenon. All constructs — BKM, CORRIDOR, CAPTURE_TEMPLATE, OPERATOR_HOOK, DRIFT_GATE, LINEAGE_CHAIN, ALIGNMENT_PATTERN, MISALIGNMENT — are structural instruments, not empirical objects.

Every agent class operating in RTT/Inside must enforce this rule unconditionally and annotate all definitions with [structural — no semantic inference].

Inheritance#

RTT/Inside inherits the full vocabulary of RTT/1, RTT/2, RTT/3, and RTT/micro_core. Inherited terms are not re-defined here; they are invoked by reference to their upstream glossaries.

Hard prerequisite (standard path): A valid upstream packet from any of RTT/1, RTT/2, RTT/3, or RTT/12 must be present and coherence-confirmed before most RTT/Inside agent classes activate.

Exception: Class F (Example Synthesizer) may activate from session seed alone without an upstream packet. This is the only agent class in the entire RTT canon with this permission.

Linking Convention#

Cross-references within this glossary use the short form → TERM where TERM is a defined entry in this file. References to upstream constructs use the form → RTT/n: SYMBOL.

Term Definitions#

ALIGNMENT_PATTERN#

Definition: The Universal Alignment Pattern (UAP) is the canonical reference structure against which all domain captures are evaluated for structural coherence. It encodes the expected relationships between B (Being), K (Knowing), and M (Meaning) axes across all ten societal domains, providing a shared baseline that makes cross-domain comparison structurally valid.

The UAP does not prescribe domain content — it prescribes the structural shape that any coherent BKM mapping must satisfy. A domain capture that deviates from the UAP above threshold θ_align produces a → MISALIGNMENT event.

Formal relation:

UAP(d) = expected_BKM_shape(d)
MISALIGNMENT(d) is raised iff K(d) deviates from M(d) by > θ_align relative to UAP(d)

Constraints:

• UAP must be declared at session open before any Class D audit may begin
• UAP is not modified by any single domain capture; it is updated only through formal canon revision
• Class D agents evaluate captures against UAP; they do not author UAP

Cross-references: → BKM, → MISALIGNMENT, → CAPTURE_TEMPLATE, → LINEAGE_CHAIN

Disambiguation: ALIGNMENT_PATTERN (UAP) is not CRE (RTT/3). CRE is a collapse-restore mechanism operating on emission continuity. UAP is a domain-evaluation reference standard operating on structural BKM shape.

BKM — Being / Knowing / Meaning#

Definition: BKM is the primary structural lens through which RTT/Inside applies triadic analysis to any societal domain. It decomposes any domain into three orthogonal structural axes:

A valid BKM mapping must declare all three axes for the target domain before any downstream construct (CORRIDOR, CAPTURE_TEMPLATE, ALIGNMENT_PATTERN evaluation) may be initiated. An undeclared axis places the session in Zone U (Undefined).

BKM mappings across the ten societal domains:

Constraints:

• BKM axes are structural descriptors — they do not assert empirical claims about the domain
• A domain may have at most one active BKM mapping per session; conflicting mappings raise a Zone M alert
• BKM axes cannot be fabricated by any agent class; fabrication triggers Zone X (OVERREACH)

Cross-references: → CORRIDOR, → CAPTURE_TEMPLATE, → ALIGNMENT_PATTERN, → DRIFT_GATE

Disambiguation: BKM is not SNR (RTT/1). SNR (Signal / Noise / Resonance) is the structural triad governing the RTT/1 detection and resonance layer. BKM is the domain-application lens used exclusively in RTT/Inside to map real-world domains onto RTT structural constructs. The two triads are orthogonal and must not be conflated.

CAPTURE_TEMPLATE#

Definition: The CAPTURE_TEMPLATE is the domain-specific structural record that anchors RTT constructs to a declared domain instance. It is the canonical output artifact of a successful BKM mapping and CORRIDOR trace. Every completed CAPTURE_TEMPLATE constitutes one domain entry in the → RTT_INSIDE_APPLICATION_PACKET.

A valid CAPTURE_TEMPLATE must contain all five mandatory fields:

A CAPTURE_TEMPLATE missing any of the five mandatory fields is structurally incomplete and may not be emitted in the RTT_INSIDE_APPLICATION_PACKET.

Constraints:

• Each domain produces exactly one active CAPTURE_TEMPLATE per session
• Templates are immutable after Class C commit; revision requires a new LINEAGE_CHAIN entry
• Class F may generate pedagogical example templates from session seed alone (no upstream packet required)
• A template generated by Class F is annotated [example — not a production capture]

Cross-references: → BKM, → LINEAGE_CHAIN, → CORRIDOR, → OPERATOR_HOOK, → ALIGNMENT_PATTERN, → RTT_INSIDE_APPLICATION_PACKET

Disambiguation: CAPTURE_TEMPLATE is not RTT2_DETECTION_PACKET (RTT/2). The RTT2_DETECTION_PACKET is the upstream output of RTT/2's detection layer. The CAPTURE_TEMPLATE is an RTT/Inside domain record produced after structural application of BKM and CORRIDOR. They occupy different positions in the pipeline and serve distinct functions.

CORRIDOR#

Definition: A CORRIDOR is the coherence-maintaining structural pathway between two BKM nodes, within a single domain or across domain boundaries. It defines the valid structural route along which RTT constructs may propagate without violating coherence constraints.

Formal definition:

CORRIDOR(n₁, n₂) = coherence_path(n₁, n₂, τ)
subject to: C ≥ C_min throughout the path

Where:

• n₁, n₂ are declared BKM nodes (B, K, or M axes in any domain)
• τ is the temporal operator inherited from RTT/1 (τ = dR/dφ)
• C is the coherence scalar inherited from RTT/1 (C = ∇_τR + ∇_Rτ)
• C_min is the minimum coherence threshold below which the CORRIDOR is invalid

A CORRIDOR is valid if and only if coherence C ≥ C_min is maintained along the entire path. A CORRIDOR that falls below C_min triggers a Zone M alert and, if unresolved, a → DRIFT_GATE interrupt.

Types of CORRIDOR:

Constraints:

• CORRIDOR cannot be declared without a fully mapped BKM for both endpoint domains
• Cross-domain CORRIDORs require interoperability field entries in both → CAPTURE_TEMPLATEs
• A CORRIDOR whose coherence C drops below C_min must be suspended; continued operation is a Zone M violation

Cross-references: → BKM, → CAPTURE_TEMPLATE, → OPERATOR_HOOK, → DRIFT_GATE, → LINEAGE_CHAIN

Disambiguation: CORRIDOR is not TIF (RTT/3). TIF (Triadic Integration Field) is the unified structural field assembled by RTT/3 from drift, envelope, and continuity vectors during integration-emission processing. A CORRIDOR is a coherence-bounded pathway between domain nodes in the cross-domain application layer. They operate in different layers and serve different structural functions.

DRIFT_GATE#

Definition: The DRIFT_GATE is the mandatory structural interrupt mechanism that halts all active agents and suspends session processing when any of three trigger conditions is detected. It is the primary safety enforcement point in RTT/Inside.

Trigger conditions and formal rule:

if C < C_min
   OR D(t) > D_max
   OR Zone = X
→ DRIFT_GATE: INTERRUPT ALL AGENTS

Where:

• C < C_min — coherence has fallen below the minimum threshold (coherence breach)
• D(t) > D_max — drift magnitude has exceeded the maximum permitted bound (drift overrun)
• Zone = X — the session has entered Zone X (OVERREACH), which is categorically illegal

On interrupt, the DRIFT_GATE:

1. Immediately suspends all agent class operations (A through F)
2. Logs the trigger condition and timestamp to the → LINEAGE_CHAIN
3. Emits a DRIFT_GATE_INTERRUPT record to the → RTT_INSIDE_APPLICATION_PACKET header
4. Blocks packet emission until Class G certifies resolution or session is terminated

Constraints:

• DRIFT_GATE interrupt authority is unconditional — no agent class, including Class A, may override or bypass an active DRIFT_GATE interrupt
• Resumption of session processing requires explicit Class G clearance
• A DRIFT_GATE triggered by Zone X (OVERREACH) cannot be cleared by the agent that caused it; external session reset is required
• DRIFT_GATE operates continuously from session open to packet emission

Cross-references: → LINEAGE_CHAIN, → CORRIDOR, → MISALIGNMENT, → RTT_INSIDE_APPLICATION_PACKET, → Zone X, → Mode 5

Disambiguation: DRIFT_GATE is not CRM (RTT/2). CRM (Coherence Restoration Mechanism) is the RTT/2 construct that manages structural drift detection and partial restoration during the detection layer. DRIFT_GATE is an RTT/Inside interrupt — it does not restore; it halts. The two constructs may co-exist in a full-pipeline session but are structurally distinct and must not be conflated.

LINEAGE_CHAIN#

Definition: The LINEAGE_CHAIN is the traceable provenance record embedded in every → CAPTURE_TEMPLATE and every → RTT_INSIDE_APPLICATION_PACKET. It answers four questions for every structural change made during a session:

A LINEAGE_CHAIN entry is created at every:

• BKM axis declaration
• CORRIDOR trace initiation or closure
• CAPTURE_TEMPLATE field write or revision
• OPERATOR_HOOK binding registration
• ALIGNMENT_PATTERN evaluation result
• MISALIGNMENT event detection
• DRIFT_GATE trigger or clearance

Constraints:

• LINEAGE_CHAIN entries are append-only; retroactive deletion or modification is a Zone X violation
• A CAPTURE_TEMPLATE with an incomplete or fabricated LINEAGE_CHAIN may not be emitted
• Zone D (Degraded) is defined in part by LINEAGE_CHAIN compromise; see → Zone D
• Class G verifies LINEAGE_CHAIN integrity as part of DRIFT_GATE clearance

Cross-references: → CAPTURE_TEMPLATE, → DRIFT_GATE, → MISALIGNMENT, → RTT_INSIDE_APPLICATION_PACKET, → Zone D

Disambiguation: LINEAGE_CHAIN is not CSL (RTT/3). CSL (Continuity–Stability Loop) is the RTT/3 construct governing emission continuity and structural stability at the integration-emission layer. LINEAGE_CHAIN is a provenance record tracking authorship and change history within RTT/Inside domain captures. They are structurally and functionally distinct.

MISALIGNMENT#

Definition: A MISALIGNMENT is a detected structural deviation between the K (Knowing) axis and the M (Meaning) axis of a domain's BKM mapping, exceeding the alignment threshold θ_align relative to the → ALIGNMENT_PATTERN (UAP). It signals that the domain's process layer has drifted out of purposive coherence with its stated normative orientation.

Formal definition:

MISALIGNMENT(d) is raised iff: K(d) deviates from M(d) > θ_align relative to UAP(d)

System Misalignment Index (SMI): When multiple domains are active in a session, the aggregate structural misalignment pressure is quantified as:

SMI = Σ MISALIGNMENT(d) / |D|

Where:

• Σ MISALIGNMENT(d) = count of active MISALIGNMENT events across all domains
• |D| = total number of active domains in the session
• SMI > SMI_threshold triggers a Zone M alert and may precipitate DRIFT_GATE activation

On MISALIGNMENT detection, Class D must:

1. Log the event to → LINEAGE_CHAIN with trigger detail
2. Record the affected domain's deviation vector in the → CAPTURE_TEMPLATE
3. Elevate zone status toward Zone M if not already there
4. Notify Class G (Drift Sentinel) for DRIFT_GATE evaluation

Constraints:

• MISALIGNMENT events are structural observations — they do not assert that the domain's real-world practices are wrong or harmful
• θ_align must be declared at session open; ad hoc threshold setting is not permitted
• Unresolved MISALIGNMENT accumulation (SMI > SMI_threshold) elevates zone to Zone D

Cross-references: → ALIGNMENT_PATTERN, → LINEAGE_CHAIN, → DRIFT_GATE, → BKM, → Zone M, → Zone D

Disambiguation: MISALIGNMENT is not CRE (RTT/3). CRE (Collapse-Restore Engine) handles structural collapse and restoration at the emission layer during RTT/3 processing. MISALIGNMENT is a domain-level coherence deviation event within RTT/Inside's cross-domain application layer. The two constructs operate in different layers and trigger different response protocols.

OPERATOR_HOOK#

Definition: An OPERATOR_HOOK is the structural binding interface that connects an external operational system to an RTT/Inside construct (typically a → CORRIDOR endpoint or → CAPTURE_TEMPLATE interoperability field). It is the mechanism by which RTT/Inside becomes operationally coupled to real-world infrastructure without absorbing domain-specific semantics.

Three OPERATOR_HOOK types:

Binding registration: An OPERATOR_HOOK binding must be logged to the → LINEAGE_CHAIN at registration, specifying:

• Hook type
• External system identifier
• Bound RTT construct (CORRIDOR node, CAPTURE_TEMPLATE field, or BKM axis)
• Session timestamp

Constraints:

• An OPERATOR_HOOK does not transfer semantic authority to the external system; the external system provides operational coupling, not structural meaning
• OPERATOR_HOOK bindings are recorded in the interoperability field of the → CAPTURE_TEMPLATE
• A broken or unresolvable OPERATOR_HOOK binding triggers a Zone M alert
• Fabricating an OPERATOR_HOOK binding (claiming a binding that does not exist) is a Zone X violation

Cross-references: → CORRIDOR, → CAPTURE_TEMPLATE, → LINEAGE_CHAIN, → DRIFT_GATE, → Zone X

Disambiguation: OPERATOR_HOOK is not FFF (RTT/3). FFF (Fusion–Fracture–Flow Emitter) is the RTT/3 construct that projects integrated structural output outward during the emission phase. OPERATOR_HOOK is a binding interface that couples RTT/Inside constructs to external operational systems. They serve different structural purposes in different pipeline layers.

RTT_INSIDE_APPLICATION_PACKET#

Definition: The RTT_INSIDE_APPLICATION_PACKET is the canonical output artifact of a completed RTT/Inside session. It is the structured container that assembles all → CAPTURE_TEMPLATEs, CORRIDOR maps, OPERATOR_HOOK bindings, MISALIGNMENT records, and LINEAGE_CHAIN logs generated during a session into a single coherence-certified deliverable.

Mandatory packet fields:

Emission conditions: The RIAP may only be emitted when:

1. Zone status is Zone S (Stable) at time of emission
2. Mode is Mode 4 (Emission)
3. No active DRIFT_GATE interrupt is pending
4. All CAPTURE_TEMPLATEs contain all five mandatory fields
5. Class G has certified LINEAGE_CHAIN integrity

Constraints:

• Partial packet emission (releasing the RIAP while incomplete) is a Mode 5 violation
• An RIAP emitted from Zone X, Zone D, or under active DRIFT_GATE interrupt is invalid and must be rejected by downstream consumers
• Class F example captures are included in the RIAP but are clearly segregated from production captures

Cross-references: → CAPTURE_TEMPLATE, → CORRIDOR, → OPERATOR_HOOK, → MISALIGNMENT, → LINEAGE_CHAIN, → DRIFT_GATE, → Zone S, → Mode 4

Agent Classes#

RTT/Inside defines seven agent classes, each bound to one or more primary constructs.

Class A — Domain Cartographer#

Role: Class A performs the foundational BKM axis declaration for each societal domain entering the session. No downstream agent class may operate on a domain until Class A has committed a complete BKM mapping (all three axes declared, scope bounded).

Output: Committed BKM mapping written to → CAPTURE_TEMPLATE scope field and logged to → LINEAGE_CHAIN.

Boundary: Class A does not trace CORRIDORs, evaluate alignment, or bind OPERATOR_HOOKs. BKM mapping is its sole and exclusive function. Attempting to perform downstream functions without completing BKM is a Zone U violation.

Class B — Corridor Tracer#

Role: Class B traces structural coherence pathways between BKM nodes, verifying that C ≥ C_min is maintained throughout. Class B is responsible for flagging CORRIDOR invalidity and triggering Zone M alerts when coherence drops.

Output: CORRIDOR trace record written to → CAPTURE_TEMPLATE interoperability field and → RTT_INSIDE_APPLICATION_PACKET corridor_map[].

Boundary: Class B does not evaluate alignment against UAP, bind external systems, or commit CAPTURE_TEMPLATEs. Cross-domain CORRIDORs require Class A BKM maps for all participating domains before Class B may initiate.

Class C — Capture Engine#

Role: Class C assembles and commits the structural → CAPTURE_TEMPLATE for each active domain. It populates all five mandatory fields (scope, lineage, provenance, interoperability, governance) and performs final integrity verification before committing. Class C is the primary LINEAGE_CHAIN recorder.

Output: Committed CAPTURE_TEMPLATE. Logged to LINEAGE_CHAIN and queued for the → RTT_INSIDE_APPLICATION_PACKET.

Boundary: Class C does not declare BKM, trace CORRIDORs, or evaluate against UAP. A CAPTURE_TEMPLATE with any of the five mandatory fields missing may not be committed.

Class D — Alignment Auditor#

Role: Class D evaluates each committed CAPTURE_TEMPLATE against the Universal Alignment Pattern. It detects MISALIGNMENT events, logs them to the LINEAGE_CHAIN, and computes the System Misalignment Index (SMI). Class D notifies Class G of any SMI threshold breach.

Output: MISALIGNMENT event records; SMI value; updated zone status recommendation.

Boundary: Class D does not modify BKM mappings, re-trace CORRIDORs, or commit CAPTURE_TEMPLATEs. It audits; it does not revise. Alignment decisions above θ_align trigger escalation, not correction.

Class E — Operator Hook Agent#

Role: Class E registers and manages OPERATOR_HOOK bindings between RTT/Inside structural constructs and external operational systems (Cisco, Python DSRS, Internet2 DSRS). It verifies binding validity, logs registrations to LINEAGE_CHAIN, and alerts on binding failures.

Output: Registered OPERATOR_HOOK entries in → RTT_INSIDE_APPLICATION_PACKET operator_hook_registry[].

Boundary: Class E does not trace CORRIDORs, declare BKM, or evaluate alignment. It binds existing structural constructs to external systems; it does not create those constructs.

Class F — Example Synthesizer#

Role: Class F is the primary pedagogical agent of the RTT/Inside module and the only agent class in the entire RTT canon that may activate without a confirmed upstream packet. Class F generates worked example CAPTURE_TEMPLATEs for student, researcher, and AI system learning purposes, demonstrating how BKM mapping, CORRIDOR tracing, and CAPTURE_TEMPLATE population work across each of the ten societal domains.

All Class F output is annotated [example — not a production capture] and segregated in the RIAP under class_f_examples[]. Class F examples may not be promoted to production captures without a full Class A–C pipeline pass.

Output: Annotated pedagogical CAPTURE_TEMPLATEs demonstrating structural RTT/Inside application.

Boundary: Class F output is explicitly non-normative. It illustrates; it does not commit. A Class F agent that attempts to emit a CAPTURE_TEMPLATE as a production capture without upstream packet confirmation is performing a Zone X (OVERREACH) violation.

Class G — Drift Sentinel#

Role: Class G monitors coherence C, drift D(t), and zone status continuously from session open. It is the sole agent class with unconditional → DRIFT_GATE interrupt authority over all other agent classes. On trigger, Class G halts all operations, logs the interrupt to LINEAGE_CHAIN, and blocks packet emission until resolution is certified.

Class G also performs LINEAGE_CHAIN integrity verification as a precondition for RIAP emission clearance.

Output: DRIFT_GATE interrupt records; LINEAGE_CHAIN integrity certification; emission clearance.

Boundary: Class G does not declare BKM, trace CORRIDORs, commit CAPTURE_TEMPLATEs, evaluate alignment, or bind OPERATOR_HOOKs. Its exclusive function is structural integrity enforcement through DRIFT_GATE control.

Zones#

RTT/Inside inherits the zone vocabulary from RTT/2 with one critical overload: Zone X in RTT/Inside means OVERREACH, which is distinct from Zone X in all other modules.

Zone X disambiguation across the RTT canon: Zone X = OVERREACH (RTT/Inside) ≠ Zone X = Inversion (RTT/3) ≠ Zone X = Overflow (RTT/12) ≠ Zone X = Silence Breach (The_Inverted_Star). Each module's Zone X is locally defined. Do not carry Zone X semantics across module boundaries.

Modes#

RTT/Inside inherits the mode vocabulary from RTT/2 with one critical overload: Mode 5 in RTT/Inside means OVERREACH, which is distinct from Mode 5 in other modules.

Mode 5 disambiguation across the RTT canon: Mode 5 = OVERREACH (RTT/Inside) ≠ Mode 5 = Inversion (RTT/3) ≠ Mode 5 = Overflow (RTT/12). Each module's Mode 5 is locally defined and must not be imported across module boundaries.

Operator Symbols Reference#

Quick-Reference Tables#

Core Constructs Summary#

Agent Class Summary#

Zone Quick-Reference#

Mode Quick-Reference#

Key Disambiguations#

Inheritance Chain#

Submodule Registry#

RTT/Inside contains 19 submodules. All submodules operate within the RTT/Inside construct space and are governed by the same BKM, CORRIDOR, CAPTURE_TEMPLATE, and DRIFT_GATE rules.

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