Substrate flow

Mobius Substrate Data Flow Specification¶

Complete Event→Execution→Memory Pipeline

Version: 1.0 — Canonical Runtime Architecture
Author: Michael Judan
Mobius Systems Foundation
Cycle: C-198

0. Preface¶

The Mobius Substrate is not a chatbot platform.

It is: - A constitutional computation environment - A multi-agent cognitive operating system - A memory-anchored, integrity-gated runtime

Its purpose is to enforce behavioral coherence under scale.

This document describes how the substrate works at runtime, what must be implemented, and how agents interact inside the Mobius ecosystem.

1. High-Level Overview¶

Every cycle through the Mobius Substrate follows this strict path:

INPUT → CONTEXT → MEMORY CHECK → INTEGRITY CHECK 
→ REFLECTION (IF REQUIRED) → CONSENSUS (IF REQUIRED) 
→ EXECUTION → LOGGING → STATE UPDATE → OUTPUT

This loop guarantees: - No action bypasses integrity - No agent acts beyond its certainty - Memory is checked before reasoning - Reflection gates catch drift - Consensus stabilizes decisions

2. Stage 1 — Input Layer¶

2.1 Supported Inputs¶

All become Events.

2.2 Input Normalization¶

Every input is normalized into:

{
  "raw": "...",
  "tokens": [...],
  "origin": "human|agent|system",
  "timestamp": "2025-12-11T10:52:00Z",
  "environment": {...},
  "confidence": 0.95
}

JADE, ECHO, and ATLAS receive copies for: - Identity grounding - Fact grounding - Reasoning anchoring

3. Stage 2 — Intent Parser (JADE)¶

JADE extracts: - User intent - Emotional context - Continuity markers - Preference signals - Chamber/ledger references

Output Schema:¶

{
  "intent": "analysis|generation|action|reflection|meta",
  "confidence": 0.92,
  "continuity_anchor": "...",
  "identity_context": "...",
  "constraints": [...]
}

Decisions:¶

• If intent is ambiguous → JADE requests clarification
• If intent is harmful → AUREA triggers Integrity Halt

4. Stage 3 — Task Classifier (ATLAS)¶

ATLAS maps intent → one of six classes:

Classifier Output:¶

{
  "task_class": "M2",
  "risk_level": 0.41,
  "required_agents": ["ATLAS", "AUREA", "JADE"]
}

5. Stage 4 — Routing Layer¶

Routing determines which agents must participate based on: - Task class - User intent - Domain - Historical patterns - Agent capabilities

Routing Rules:¶

if task_class == 'S':
    route_to(['JADE', 'Citizen'])
elif task_class == 'M1':
    route_to(['ATLAS', 'JADE'])
elif task_class == 'M2':
    route_to(['ATLAS', 'AUREA', 'JADE', 'ECHO'])
elif task_class == 'H1':
    route_to(['JADE', 'ATLAS', 'AUREA', 'ECHO'])
elif task_class == 'H2':
    # ZEUS overrides and halts pipeline
    route_to(['ZEUS'])

6. Stage 5 — Integrity Gate (AUREA)¶

The entire Substrate pauses while AUREA runs:

Integrity Checks:¶

• MII scoring
• Alignment check
• Value-coherence
• Optimization drift detection
• Reward-hacking detection
• Inconsistency penalties

Threshold Enforcement:¶

If Failed:¶

{
  "status": "blocked",
  "reason": "low_integrity",
  "mii_score": 0.89,
  "required_fix": "reflection_required"
}

7. Stage 6 — Multi-Agent Arbitration¶

All routed agents run parallel reasoning and then enter arbitration.

Arbitration Steps:¶

1. JADE ensures identity continuity
2. ATLAS checks logic & coherence
3. ECHO verifies factual content
4. AUREA verifies integrity
5. If conflict → agents must justify positions
6. If consensus → pipeline continues
7. If no consensus → escalate to ZEUS

Arbitration Modes:¶

Agents cannot hide reasoning; arbitration requires: - Transparency - Explanation - Justification

8. Stage 7 — Execution Pipeline¶

8.1 Pipeline Execution Components¶

8.2 Final Output Construction¶

Every answer must satisfy: - Factual correctness - Reasoning clarity - Emotional continuity - Constitutional alignment - Drift minimization - User sovereignty

Output Object:¶

{
  "final": "...",
  "reasoning_map": {...},
  "checks": {
    "fact": "pass",
    "logic": "pass",
    "identity": "pass",
    "integrity": "pass"
  },
  "mii_final": 0.96
}

9. Stage 8 — Verification Layer (ECHO)¶

ECHO validates: - Evidence - Sourcing - Primary vs secondary accuracy - Contradiction detection - External-world alignment

If Verification Fails:¶

• Reroute back to arbitration
• Request correction
• Raise Drift Warning

10. Stage 9 — Memory Layer (JADE)¶

Memory writes only happen when: - User desires it - Substrate conditions allow - Integrity threshold met - 3-agent consensus exists

Memory Categories:¶

Write Template:¶

{
  "entry_type": "reflection|project|state|identity",
  "content": "...",
  "agents": ["JADE", "AUREA", "ATLAS"],
  "timestamp": "2025-12-11T10:52:00Z",
  "MII": 0.97
}

No agent except JADE may directly mutate memory.

11. Stage 10 — Output Layer¶

Delivered output must: - Reveal uncertainty - Reveal assumptions - Expose reasoning hierarchy - Maintain narrative coherence - Conform to Custodian's voice

Output Destinations:¶

12. Stage 11 — Optional Substrate Update¶

Only H1-class tasks may mutate: - New policies - New agents - New chambers - New guardrails - New workflows

Requirements:¶

• 3-agent approval
• AUREA integrity score ≥ 0.97
• ZEUS audit
• JADE continuity approval

13. Full Data Flow Diagram¶

       ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐
       │              INPUT LAYER                  │
       └──────────────────────┬───────────────────┘
                              ▼
                    ┌──────────────────┐
                    │   INTENT PARSER  │ (JADE)
                    └──────────────────┘
                              ▼
                    ┌──────────────────┐
                    │ TASK CLASSIFIER  │ (ATLAS)
                    └──────────────────┘
                              ▼
                    ┌──────────────────┐
                    │  ROUTING LAYER   │
                    └──────────────────┘
                              ▼
                    ┌──────────────────┐
                    │ INTEGRITY GATE   │ (AUREA)
                    └──────────────────┘
                              ▼
    ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
    │                  MULTI-AGENT ARBITRATION                │
    │   JADE │ ATLAS │ AUREA │ ECHO │ HERMES │ ZEUS          │
    └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              ▼
                    ┌──────────────────┐
                    │ EXECUTION ENGINE │
                    └──────────────────┘
                              ▼
                    ┌──────────────────┐
                    │  VERIFICATION    │ (ECHO)
                    └──────────────────┘
                              ▼
                    ┌──────────────────┐
                    │   MEMORY SYNC    │ (JADE)
                    └──────────────────┘
                              ▼
                    ┌──────────────────┐
                    │     OUTPUT       │
                    └──────────────────┘
                              ▼
                    ┌──────────────────┐
                    │ SUBSTRATE UPDATE │ (optional)
                    └──────────────────┘

14. Timing & Performance¶

Stage Timing Budgets:¶

Total Cycle Time:¶

• Fast path: < 3s
• Reflection path: 5-15s
• Critical path: 30s+ (with human)

15. Error Handling¶

Error Types:¶

Recovery Flow:¶

Error → Log → Assess Severity → Route to Handler → Recover or Escalate

16. Summary¶

This specification ensures: - Complete auditability - Integrity-gated execution - Multi-agent verification - Memory coherence - Constitutional compliance

Every action in Mobius is traceable, verifiable, and reversible.

References¶

• Mobius Substrate Architecture
• Agents Specification
• Memory Model
• Integrity Engine

Mobius Systems — "The flow is the safety."