Working reference · edition 0.2.0

A small, shared vocabulary.

These are the components used by this edition of the site. Change Appearance above to inspect the same material in light and dark.

Identity, without a required animation

Two sizes of the same Qeshet geometry. The terminal surface is a separate presentation register.

Qeshet, the Covenant Systems markNested spectrum arcs above a small source packet and three structural lines. A symbol of continuity, structure, and source traceability.
Editorial · follows the page appearance
Qeshet, the Covenant Systems markNested spectrum arcs above a small source packet and three structural lines. A symbol of continuity, structure, and source traceability.
Terminal · explicit dark surface

Semantic color roles

Each color has a visible label. Text variants are derived from Gruvbox anchors and checked against both reading surfaces.

Critical
Errors, danger, or a contradiction that needs attention.
Orientation
Identity, direction, and where to go next.
Structure
Findings, section structure, and important conclusions.
Evidence
Evidence and explicitly established verification states.
Analysis
Interpretation, relationships, and synthesis.
Sources
Citations, references, and original records.
Deep detail
Appendices, metadata, and implementation detail.

Source notes & qualifications

Sources & implementation notes 3

Public project references. Earlier design notes describe the original direction; implementation contracts describe this edition.

Implemented module contracts

Each module records its purpose, inputs, states, accessibility behavior, and implementation. Read the JSON registry.

qeshetstatic-html

Arc, packet, and structural linework from the original Qeshet geometry.

Responsive behavior
Static at small size; optional finite introduction at hero size.
Motion
Finite introductory arc reveal; absent under reduced motion.
Without JavaScript
Core content remains readable without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/svg.mjs
site-headerstatic-html

Home link, descriptive navigation, and appearance control.

Responsive behavior
Navigation remains visible and wraps on small screens.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Core content remains readable without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/render.mjs
theme-controlnative-interaction

Native System / Light / Dark preference selector.

Responsive behavior
Native select; hidden until JavaScript initializes.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Core content remains readable without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/render.mjs
document-mastheadstatic-html

A single page title and plain-language introduction.

Responsive behavior
Readable measure; responsive serif title.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Core content remains readable without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/render.mjs
collection-entrystatic-html

A real destination, descriptive summary, and explicit maturity label.

Responsive behavior
No fixed card height; text and title wrap.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Core content remains readable without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/render.mjs
source-notenative-interaction

Progressively disclosed public source references.

Responsive behavior
Native details/summary; links wrap.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Core content remains readable without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/render.mjs
calloutstatic-html

Clearly labelled contextual qualification, never color-only.

Responsive behavior
Natural block flow at every width.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Core content remains readable without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/render.mjs
spectrum-legendstatic-html

Semantic role labels alongside color swatches.

Responsive behavior
Responsive rows; textual labels survive monochrome.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Core content remains readable without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/render.mjs
site-footerstatic-html

Return paths, repository link, and edition details.

Responsive behavior
Wraps without hiding destinations.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Core content remains readable without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/render.mjs
resource-linksstatic-html

Descriptive links to available public resources and explicitly labelled downloadable templates.

Responsive behavior
Natural block flow; descriptive links wrap without hiding content.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Fully functional semantic HTML without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/render.mjs
outline-navigationnative-interaction

An optional native disclosure containing working section links; article content remains visible.

Responsive behavior
Natural block flow; descriptive links wrap without hiding content.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Fully functional semantic HTML without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/render.mjs
site-searchtypescript-enhancement

Search the public canonical collection with explicit submit, clear feedback, and an ordinary browse fallback.

Responsive behavior
Native select; hidden until JavaScript initializes.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Core content remains readable without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/render.mjs
publication-pagestatic-html

Long-form publication masthead and article shell with edition, status, source downloads, and native contents navigation.

Responsive behavior
Readable block flow at all widths; publication navigation becomes in-flow on narrow screens.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Complete publication content, links, disclosures, and templates work without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/prfg.mjs
publication-statusstatic-html

Visible release/review qualification that travels with every imported publication.

Responsive behavior
Readable block flow at all widths; publication navigation becomes in-flow on narrow screens.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Complete publication content, links, disclosures, and templates work without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/prfg.mjs
publication-calloutstatic-html

Labeled warning, scope, or explanatory callout from the canonical publication source.

Responsive behavior
Readable block flow at all widths; publication navigation becomes in-flow on narrow screens.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Complete publication content, links, disclosures, and templates work without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/prfg.mjs
authority-cardstatic-html

Source-linked legal authority card preserving meaning, limits, conditions, excerpts, and source references.

Responsive behavior
Readable block flow at all widths; publication navigation becomes in-flow on narrow screens.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Complete publication content, links, disclosures, and templates work without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/prfg.mjs
route-cardstatic-html

Reporting or review route card preserving possible fit, limits, checks, timing, authority, and source context.

Responsive behavior
Readable block flow at all widths; publication navigation becomes in-flow on narrow screens.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Complete publication content, links, disclosures, and templates work without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/prfg.mjs
timing-cardstatic-html

Process or timing card that keeps trigger, actor/stage, limits, next step, and source context together.

Responsive behavior
Readable block flow at all widths; publication navigation becomes in-flow on narrow screens.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Complete publication content, links, disclosures, and templates work without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/prfg.mjs
source-citationstatic-html

Source record with title, version, scope, limits, review state, and external primary-source link.

Responsive behavior
Readable block flow at all widths; publication navigation becomes in-flow on narrow screens.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Complete publication content, links, disclosures, and templates work without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/prfg.mjs
template-blockprogressive-enhancement

Working template rendered as exact source text, with optional local-only copy, download, and editing controls.

Responsive behavior
Exact blank template remains readable at all widths; optional editing controls wrap and the local editor fills the available publication column.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Exact template text and source limits remain readable and selectable without JavaScript; copy/download/edit conveniences are omitted.
Renderer
src/modules/prfg.mjs
publication-reader-controlsprogressive-enhancement

Reader-controlled publication layout, text sizing, and contents visibility layered over an adaptive default.

Responsive behavior
Auto mode responds to publication-container width; reading mode favors larger text and focus; overview preserves a compact wide canvas; all modes collapse to one column on narrow screens.
Motion
No required animation.
Without JavaScript
Without JavaScript the adaptive Auto layout and full contents navigation remain available.
Renderer
src/modules/prfg.mjs
home-task-gatewaystatic-html

Task-oriented public homepage entry points that describe user goals rather than internal project taxonomy.

Responsive behavior
Two-column public hero companion on wide screens; stacks beneath the mission on narrow screens. Task links remain fully visible without disclosure.
Motion
No required motion.
Without JavaScript
Complete semantic navigation without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/render.mjs
home-mode-cardsstatic-html

Explain Covenant’s Read, Explore, and Use working modes without exposing framework implementation details.

Responsive behavior
Three cards on wide screens; one-column flow on narrow screens.
Motion
No required motion.
Without JavaScript
Complete links and explanation without JavaScript.
Renderer
src/modules/render.mjs