This message should be able to be seen by present and past people alike. Hello. This is Viktor. I think many of you know me. I am glad to see so many people that have been lost, but-- that is not what this entry is about.
When Interitus took control, many infrastructure systems that we had taken for granted proved fallible, and caused catastrophic challenges that might have been averted. This isn't a reprimand; this is a warning. Only now we can look to the past and see clearly certain errors that might have proven far less grave had we addressed them prior to Interitus and its forces gaining power. Of course, these issues do not go away even should you vanquish Interitus. I suspect many of them would likewise prove troublesome in different circumstances against different villains. I am not in Defense, so I can't speak to that. But I can note the following:
- Hard copies of important documents burn. Digital copies can be corrupted and deleted. Have both of what matters.
- There are adequate and knowledgeable sources of learning self defense. I recommend everyone chooses one type and practises it.
- Separate stores of first aid supplies should be stocked, with more than one failure point.
- When the medical facilities fell, many were suddenly stranded without their medications and reliable healthcare. Many minor health issues spiralled.
It is why I Again, some form of backup system might be implemented in the event of disaster to ensure that no one goes without the medicine they need to survive. - Communication devices such as the network are frequently the only safe way to pass messages to loved ones during an attack. Many citizens are only passingly familiar with technology. Consistent training should be held to ensure that their lack of knowledge does not put the entire system at risk.
- Access to clean water is a consistent problem without reliable magic. I have tried to address it so that people on the run can safely filter water from the creeks and springs using a mechanism, but it has been an uphill battle.
- I wish I had known canning prior to this.
- Structural engineering has proven to be a very important skill that few of us knew much about prior to Interitus forcing us out of town.
I am certain I have forgotten some, and welcome any other observations to help those in the past. These are just the things I have noticed, and am actually okay to speak on.
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