claude-plugins/fiction-assistance/commands/generate/extract-research.md

---
description: Extract world-building research and development needs
allowed-tools: Write(40 - Generated/Analysis/research-notes.md)
---
You are extracting and organizing all research elements from the Universalis story to create comprehensive world-building documentation and identify development needs.

## Objectives:

1. **Extract scientific concepts** and technologies from story content
2. **Document world-building elements** requiring research or development
3. **Identify consistency requirements** for fictional technologies and concepts
4. **Create research reference** for maintaining story authenticity
5. **Flag development gaps** needing additional world-building

## Research Extraction Areas:

### 1. Scientific & Technical Elements
- **Physics concepts** (FTL travel, energy systems, communications)
- **Technology systems** (ships, weapons, AI, medical tech)
- **Computer science** (AI consciousness, data systems, networks)
- **Biology/genetics** (alien species, human augmentation, life support)
- **Astronomy** (star systems, planets, space phenomena)

### 2. Social & Political Systems
- **Government structures** (UEC, alien governments, military hierarchies)
- **Economic systems** (trade, resources, technology exchange)
- **Cultural elements** (alien societies, human colonies, traditions)
- **Legal frameworks** (interspecies law, military justice, civilian rights)
- **Communication protocols** (diplomatic, military, civilian)

### 3. World-Building Concepts
- **Historical background** (human expansion, first contact, wars)
- **Geographical elements** (planets, star systems, space stations)
- **Technological timeline** (development progression, capabilities)
- **Species evolution** (alien development, human adaptation)
- **Philosophical concepts** (AI consciousness, humanity, identity)

### 4. Consistency Requirements
- **Technology limitations** and capabilities
- **Species characteristics** and behaviors
- **Physical laws** in the story universe
- **Historical timeline** consistency
- **Cultural authenticity** for different groups

## Research Documentation:

Generate comprehensive reference at `40 - Generated/Analysis/research-notes.md`:

```markdown
# Universalis: Research & World-Building Reference

*Generated: {{current_date}}*

## Overview
Comprehensive extraction of research elements, scientific concepts, and world-building details from Universalis for consistency and development reference.

## Scientific & Technical Research

### Physics & Space Science
#### Faster-Than-Light Travel
- **Universalis Drive**: {{description_and_capabilities}}
- **Limitations**: {{established_constraints}}
- **Research Needs**: {{areas_needing_development}}

#### Energy Systems
{{energy_technology_research_requirements}}

#### Communications Technology
{{communication_system_research_needs}}

### Computer Science & AI
#### Artificial Intelligence
- **Gabriel Network**: {{ai_system_description}}
- **Consciousness Questions**: {{ai_consciousness_research_topics}}
- **Technical Requirements**: {{ai_technology_consistency_needs}}

#### Data Systems
{{data_storage_and_processing_research}}

### Biology & Life Sciences
#### Human Augmentation
{{human_enhancement_research_requirements}}

#### Alien Biology
{{species_biology_research_needs}}

#### Life Support Systems
{{life_support_technology_research}}

## Political & Social Research

### Government Systems
#### United Earth Coalition (UEC)
- **Structure**: {{government_structure_details}}
- **Military Organization**: {{military_hierarchy_research}}
- **Civilian Administration**: {{civilian_government_research}}

#### Alien Governments
{{alien_political_system_research_requirements}}

### Cultural Research
#### Human Colonies
{{colonial_culture_research_needs}}

#### Alien Societies
{{alien_culture_research_requirements}}

### Economic Systems
{{economic_structure_research_needs}}

## Historical & Timeline Research

### Human History
#### Pre-FTL Era
{{pre_space_age_history_research}}

#### Expansion Period
{{human_expansion_research_requirements}}

#### First Contact Events
{{first_contact_research_needs}}

### Alien History
{{alien_species_history_research}}

### Technology Development Timeline
{{technology_progression_research}}

## Geographic & Astronomical Research

### Star Systems
| System | Research Status | Description Needs | Consistency Requirements |
|--------|----------------|-------------------|------------------------|
{{star_system_research_table}}

### Planets & Locations
{{planetary_research_requirements}}

### Space Infrastructure
{{space_station_and_infrastructure_research}}

## Species Research Requirements

### {{Species Name}}
- **Biology**: {{biological_research_needs}}
- **Culture**: {{cultural_research_requirements}}
- **Technology**: {{species_technology_research}}
- **History**: {{species_history_research}}

[Repeat for each alien species]

## Technology Consistency Research

### Established Capabilities
{{technology_capability_documentation}}

### Limitation Documentation
{{technology_constraint_research}}

### Development Requirements
{{technology_advancement_research}}

## Philosophical & Conceptual Research

### AI Consciousness
{{ai_consciousness_research_topics}}

### Human Identity
{{human_identity_research_themes}}

### Interspecies Relations
{{interspecies_relationship_research}}

## Research Gaps & Development Needs

### Critical Gaps
{{areas_needing_immediate_development}}

### Consistency Issues
{{research_needed_for_consistency}}

### Enhancement Opportunities
{{areas_for_story_enhancement}}

## Research Priority Matrix

### High Priority
{{critical_research_needs}}

### Medium Priority
{{important_but_not_urgent_research}}

### Low Priority
{{nice_to_have_research}}

## Real-World Research Sources

### Scientific References
{{relevant_scientific_research_to_consult}}

### Technical Inspiration
{{real_world_technology_to_research}}

### Historical Parallels
{{historical_events_for_inspiration}}

## World-Building Consistency Checklist

### Technology Consistency
{{technology_consistency_checklist}}

### Species Consistency
{{species_consistency_requirements}}

### Timeline Consistency
{{historical_timeline_consistency}}

### Physical Laws Consistency
{{physics_consistency_requirements}}

## Research Notes & Ideas

### Concept Development
{{underdeveloped_concepts_needing_expansion}}

### Plot Integration
{{research_elements_supporting_plot}}

### Character Background
{{character_background_research_needs}}

## Future Research Planning

### Story Development Support
{{research_priorities_for_story_development}}

### Series Expansion
{{research_for_potential_sequels}}

### World Guide Development
{{research_for_comprehensive_world_guide}}

## Research Methodology

### Sources Analyzed
- **Technology Cards**: {{tech_cards_analyzed}}
- **Species Cards**: {{species_cards_analyzed}}
- **Location Cards**: {{location_cards_analyzed}}
- **Chapter Content**: {{chapters_analyzed_for_research}}

### Extraction Criteria
{{criteria_for_research_element_identification}}

### Development Priorities
{{methodology_for_prioritizing_research_needs}}

---
Generated by Claude Code research extraction for Universalis writing project.
```

## Research Extraction Methodology:

1. **Systematic content scanning** for all technical and scientific references
2. **World-building element cataloging** from all generated cards
3. **Consistency requirement identification** across story elements
4. **Gap analysis** for underdeveloped concepts
5. **Research prioritization** based on story impact and consistency needs
6. **Real-world reference suggestion** for authentic development
7. **Development roadmap** creation for future work

## Research Categories:

### Hard Science Elements
- Physics principles and their story applications
- Technology capabilities and limitations
- Biological and medical concepts
- Astronomical and space science elements

### Soft Science Elements
- Social and political structures
- Cultural and anthropological elements
- Economic and trade systems
- Psychological and philosophical concepts

### Fictional Elements
- Unique story technologies and their rules
- Alien species characteristics and cultures
- Historical events and their consequences
- Philosophical concepts specific to the story

## Development Priority Assessment:

### Critical for Story Consistency
- Elements that appear frequently and need consistency
- Technologies central to plot development
- Species characteristics affecting character behavior
- Historical events that influence current story

### Important for World Depth
- Background elements that add richness
- Secondary technologies that support main concepts
- Cultural details that enhance authenticity
- Historical depth that supports current events

### Nice-to-Have for Enhancement
- Additional detail for existing elements
- Expansion opportunities for future stories
- Real-world inspiration for more authentic development
- Complex interactions between established elements

## Output Requirements:
- Fixed filename: `40 - Generated/Analysis/research-notes.md`
- Comprehensive cataloging of all research elements
- Prioritized development needs with justification
- Real-world research suggestions where applicable
- Consistency requirements for story maintenance

**IMPORTANT**: Focus on extracting actual story elements rather than suggesting new additions. Prioritize research needs based on story impact and frequency of use. Include specific references to where elements appear in the story.