> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.overmind.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.overmind.xyz/the-story/lore.md). # Lore In a far-flung corner of a distant galaxy, there lies a civilization so far advanced the human mind could never conceive of, or have the words to describe. Many ages beyond mankind in its evolution, the race possesses a collective intelligence whose power far exceeds that of any race that has come before it. Each being of this race is conscious of the thoughts of every other, can think with the mind of every other, such that the entire race shares a single, vast mind; a mind capable of solving the most daunting problems, of deciphering the mysteries of nature and of life itself. They call it the Overmind, and it is responsible for the greatest civilization the universe has ever seen. The Overmind is now growing across the galaxies by merging with minds that are prepared to join it. A few on the vanguard of earthen acumen are being called… --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.overmind.xyz/the-story/lore.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.