Protocol: Non-Primary is a systems-driven science fiction prelude examining AI governance, algorithmic triage, and the moral cost of optimization. This story unfolds deliberately. It prioritizes structure, consequence, and reflection over spectacle. If you prefer disciplined, analytic science fiction exploring governance at scale, you are in the right corridor. — A.C. Voss A cerebral science fiction novella exploring AI governance, algorithmic triage, and the moral cost of optimization.