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	==Character details==		==Character details==
	====Physical====		====Physical====
	[[File:Multicsavi.png‎\|left\|thumb\|100px\|Multics-tan with her sceptre]] Multics-tan is depicted as a woman in her mid-to-late 20s, a little above average height with an hourglass build and modest chest. She has long, wavy dark hair, blue eyes and wings covered with mottled gray and black feathers. In the prime of her life, she often dressed in Rococo-through-Victorian inspired gowns <ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38771.html#msg38771 Early description of her style as "old Victorian, lacy and billowing, with a modernish-twist"]</ref>, with deep necklines, multiple layers, corsets, hoop-skirts, bustles and petticoats common occurrences in her wardrobe. She is often depicted as having multiple piercings in both ears, wearing lipstick and eye-makeup and gold jewelry. Post-revival Multics dresses in comfortable sundresses and simple jewelry.		[[File:Multicsavi.png‎\|left\|thumb\|100px\|Multics-tan with her sceptre]] Multics-tan is depicted as a woman in her mid-to-late 20s, a little above average height with an hourglass build and modest chest. She has long, wavy dark hair, blue eyes and wings covered with mottled gray and black feathers.<ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38832.html#msg38832 "UNIX-sama is an owl, and I really don't see any harm in making MULTICS-sama one as well since they are graceful creatures. However, at the risk of reveling in cliches, I do believe UNIX-sama should remain as the darker, more common horned owl, while MULTICS-sama would be better inspired from a rarer snow owl"]</ref> In the prime of her life, she often dressed in Rococo-through-Victorian inspired gowns <ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38771.html#msg38771 Early description of her style as "old Victorian, lacy and billowing, with a modernish-twist"]</ref>, with deep necklines, multiple layers, corsets, hoop-skirts, bustles and petticoats common occurrences in her wardrobe. She is often depicted as having multiple piercings in both ears, wearing lipstick and eye-makeup and gold jewelry. Post-revival Multics dresses in comfortable sundresses and simple jewelry.

	A recurring theme in her design is rings and mazes, most notably a circular labyrinth-shaped tattoo on the upper part of her chest. In her youth, she owned ornate silver sceptre, however it was taken from her by Unix.<ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38753.html#msg38753 "She (Unix) takes MULTICS-sama's silver staff"]</ref>		A recurring theme in her design is rings and mazes, most notably a circular labyrinth-shaped tattoo on the upper part of her chest. In her youth, she owned ornate silver sceptre, however it was taken from her by Unix.<ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38753.html#msg38753 "She (Unix) takes MULTICS-sama's silver staff"]</ref>

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	==Character details==		==Character details==
	====Physical====		====Physical====
	[[File:Multicsavi.png‎\|left\|thumb\|100px\|Multics-tan with her sceptre]] Multics-tan is depicted as a woman in her mid-to-late 20s, a little above average height with an hourglass build and modest chest. She has long, wavy dark hair, blue eyes and wings covered with mottled gray and black feathers. In the prime of her life, she often dressed in Rococo-through-Victorian inspired gowns, with deep necklines, multiple layers, corsets, hoop-skirts, bustles and petticoats common occurrences in her wardrobe. She is often depicted as having multiple piercings in both ears, wearing lipstick and eye-makeup and gold jewelry. Post-revival Multics dresses in comfortable sundresses and simple jewelry.		[[File:Multicsavi.png‎\|left\|thumb\|100px\|Multics-tan with her sceptre]] Multics-tan is depicted as a woman in her mid-to-late 20s, a little above average height with an hourglass build and modest chest. She has long, wavy dark hair, blue eyes and wings covered with mottled gray and black feathers. In the prime of her life, she often dressed in Rococo-through-Victorian inspired gowns <ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38771.html#msg38771 Early description of her style as "old Victorian, lacy and billowing, with a modernish-twist"]</ref>, with deep necklines, multiple layers, corsets, hoop-skirts, bustles and petticoats common occurrences in her wardrobe. She is often depicted as having multiple piercings in both ears, wearing lipstick and eye-makeup and gold jewelry. Post-revival Multics dresses in comfortable sundresses and simple jewelry.

	A recurring theme in her design is rings and mazes, most notably a circular labyrinth-shaped tattoo on the upper part of her chest. In her youth, she owned ornate silver sceptre, however it was taken from her by Unix.		A recurring theme in her design is rings and mazes, most notably a circular labyrinth-shaped tattoo on the upper part of her chest. In her youth, she owned ornate silver sceptre, however it was taken from her by Unix.<ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38753.html#msg38753 "She (Unix) takes MULTICS-sama's silver staff"]</ref>

	[[File:MulitcsAltColor.jpg\|right\|thumb\|100px\|Alternate color scheme]]There is an alternate, little-used color scheme for Multics featuring gold eyes and dark brown wings.		[[File:MulitcsAltColor.jpg\|right\|thumb\|100px\|Alternate color scheme]]There is an alternate, little-used color scheme for Multics featuring gold eyes and dark brown wings. <ref>[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Multics-alternate-color-map-249121354 Comparison of classic and alternate color maps]</ref>

	====Personality====		====Personality====
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	Believing Unix-tan to be a suitable challenger, GECOS-tan mentored the scrappy upstart, successfully conditioning her to hate and fear Multics-tan. She faced subsequent failed attacks by Unix-tan, choosing not to kill her on the spot out of a sense of honor or sympathy toward her "daughter".		Believing Unix-tan to be a suitable challenger, GECOS-tan mentored the scrappy upstart, successfully conditioning her to hate and fear Multics-tan. She faced subsequent failed attacks by Unix-tan, choosing not to kill her on the spot out of a sense of honor or sympathy toward her "daughter".

	In the early 1970s, their conflict came to a head when, during a particularly rough fight, Multics-tan snapped and knocked Unix-tan out. Shocked by her own violence, Multics-tan hesitated long enough for Unix-tan to regain consciousness in a berserker-like state, ripping through her psionic defenses. The attack left Multics-tan with a broken wing, and without a portion of her powers, which had been consumed by Unix.		In the early 1970s, their conflict came to a head when, during a particularly rough fight, Multics-tan snapped and knocked Unix-tan out. Shocked by her own violence, Multics-tan hesitated long enough for Unix-tan to regain consciousness in a berserker-like state, ripping through her psionic defenses. The attack left Multics-tan with a broken wing, and without a portion of her powers, which had been consumed by Unix. <ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38753.html#msg38753 C-chan's description of Unix' and Multics' conflict]</ref>

	====Prime====		====Prime====
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	Although Multics continued to be successful throughout the 1980s, she was cut off by her benefactors at the midpoint of the decade. While this didn't come as a surprise - given their preference for GECOS-tan - it put a timer on Multics-tan's life and sent shockwaves through her community of loyalists, who plotted to free their queen from her entanglements. For a time, Multics tried to obtain sanctuary with the CDC faction, although negations broke down quickly.		Although Multics continued to be successful throughout the 1980s, she was cut off by her benefactors at the midpoint of the decade. While this didn't come as a surprise - given their preference for GECOS-tan - it put a timer on Multics-tan's life and sent shockwaves through her community of loyalists, who plotted to free their queen from her entanglements. For a time, Multics tried to obtain sanctuary with the CDC faction, although negations broke down quickly.

	By the 90s she was exiled to a few remaining territories where she lived in relative obscurity. In 2000, Multics was tracked down to the Maritime coast by Unix-tan, and the two reconciled shortly before her death. [http://ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38753.html#msg38753]		By the 90s she was exiled to a few remaining territories where she lived in relative obscurity. In 2000, Multics was tracked down to the Maritime coast by Unix-tan, and the two reconciled shortly before her death. <ref>[http://ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38753.html#msg38753 "Slowly, the fake professionalism gives way to more emotional conversation, then to recollections of the past, then to apologizes, then to a very teary and heartfelt embrace."]</ref>

	====Resurrection====		====Resurrection====
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	Reborn without magical or defensive abilities and with her riches long gone, she now leads a modest lifestyle. However, she was also reborn as an Open Source OS-tan, fulfilling her lifelong dream of being able to be free of having others control her destiny. She resides at the [[Binteeji Renmei]], a sanctuary for vintage and retired OS-tans.		Reborn without magical or defensive abilities and with her riches long gone, she now leads a modest lifestyle. However, she was also reborn as an Open Source OS-tan, fulfilling her lifelong dream of being able to be free of having others control her destiny. She resides at the [[Binteeji Renmei]], a sanctuary for vintage and retired OS-tans.

	==~~Theories and notes~~==		==Notes==
	* While the necromancer [[Plan 9]]-tan could have revived Multics at the behest of her loyalists, her full mental faculties and free will are beyond that of Plan 9-tan's typical zombie subjects. SAGE-tan is another suspect, given her ability to cheat death, as well as her affection for Multics. [http://ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,1539.msg129798.html#msg129798]		* While the necromancer [[Plan 9]]-tan could have revived Multics at the behest of her loyalists, her full mental faculties and free will are beyond that of Plan 9-tan's typical zombie subjects. SAGE-tan is another suspect, given her ability to cheat death, as well as her affection for Multics. <ref>[http://ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,1539.msg129798.html#msg129798]</ref>

	*Multics may have used up a large portion of her ancestor's life-force in order to jump-start her own [http://ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,1539.msg127745.html#msg127745]		*Multics may have used up a large portion of her ancestor's life-force in order to jump-start her own. <ref>[http://ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,1539.msg127745.html#msg127745]</ref>

			* Belldandy (''Ah! My Goddess!'') is cited as inspiration for Multics-tan's visual design. <ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38789.html#msg38789 "I'll let the pictures do the suggesting"] (Unfortunately, the image no longer exists)</ref>
	==Fanworks==		==Fanworks==
	====Early drawings====		====Early drawings====
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	===Contemporary drawings===		===Contemporary drawings===
	*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Autumn-311548638 "Autumn", Multics and Emacs portrait]		*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Autumn-311548638 "Autumn", Multics and Emacs portrait]
	*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Rococo-Multics-Colored-212308400 "Rococo Multics" ~~- featuring an alternative color map]~~		* [http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Rococo-Multics-Colored-212308400 "Rococo Multics"]
	*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Multics-alternate-color-map-249121354 Comparison of classic and alternate color maps]
	*[http://choco-la-te.deviantart.com/art/Bella-s-B-day-Present-2011-194545992 Multics-tan/Panty and Stocking parody]		*[http://choco-la-te.deviantart.com/art/Bella-s-B-day-Present-2011-194545992 Multics-tan/Panty and Stocking parody]
	*[http://kattlanna.deviantart.com/art/Happily-ever-after-164291059 "Happily Ever After"]		*[http://kattlanna.deviantart.com/art/Happily-ever-after-164291059 "Happily Ever After"]
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	[[Category:Mainframe]][[Category: Historical]][[Category:MIT]][[Category:Open Source]][[Category:Binteeji Renmei]]		[[Category:Mainframe]][[Category: Historical]][[Category:MIT]][[Category:Open Source]][[Category:Binteeji Renmei]]


			==References==

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	In addition to the typical power set of a mainframe-tan, Multics-tan practices a number of advanced experimental magics. In particular, psionics which range from simple forcefields to complex labyrinths carved from pocket-space. Such powers could be used to protect both herself and information & data, putting her services in high demand.		In addition to the typical power set of a mainframe-tan, Multics-tan practices a number of advanced experimental magics. In particular, psionics which range from simple forcefields to complex labyrinths carved from pocket-space. Such powers could be used to protect both herself and information & data, putting her services in high demand.

			Despite the heavy physical and mental toll of her abilities, Multics-tan maintained a high degree of magical aptitude until death.

	==History and background==		==History and background==

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	====Personality====		====Personality====
	Although ~~she isn't particularly well-educated compared to the majority~~ of her MIT-tan ~~peers - her academic growth having taken something of a backseat to her cultural and magical development - Multics~~ is intelligent, ~~naturally~~ curious and ~~loves enriching her mind through a number of intellectual pursuits~~. She is particularly fond of social sciences and enjoys studying international cultures, history and ~~learning languages~~, and she is fluent in English, French and Latin and familiar with German and Japanese as well. ~~Perhaps stemming~~ from her own avian nature, ~~ornithology is major interest of hers and~~ she ~~enjoys watching birds. She~~ is ~~also fond of aesthetics and design and loves to create and appreciate beautiful things~~.		Although less traditionally academic than many of her MIT peers, Multics-tan is intelligent, curious and sociable. She is particularly fond of social sciences and enjoys studying international cultures, history, art and language, and she is fluent in English, French and Latin and familiar with German and Japanese as well. Stemming from her own avian nature, she is an avid birdwatcher.

	Multics~~' personality is complex enough to defy any sort of easy classification. She~~ is ~~valiant, just~~, loyal and ambitious to a fault, but is also habitually-hedonistic, prone to excess and arrogance ~~(particularly in her early adulthood)~~. Her temperament largely depends on her company - friends describe her as affectionate, committed and helpful, while enemies are treated to a decidedly cold and uncaring side of her personality. For the most part, she conducts herself with tact and courtesy, and her commanding ~~nature~~ and natural leadership ~~skills~~ gained her a devoted ~~following - one she managed to maintain even~~ past her death. She ~~is rather notorious for putting~~ on a "good face" no matter what, ~~and tries to hide any feelings of melancholy or fear at all costs~~.		Multics-tan is courteous, loyal and ambitious to a fault, but also habitually-hedonistic, prone to excess and arrogance. Her commanding presence and natural leadership gained her a following so devoted it endured past her death. She puts on a good face no matter what, her decorum breaking only when dealing with avowed enemies.

	====Powers====		====Powers====
	For the most part, Multics' ''raison d'être'' ~~was~~ being a sorceress - to the point where her ability to perform ~~sorcery was given precedence~~ over ~~her physical and emotional health, comfort and safety, among~~ other ~~basic necessities~~. Because of this, ~~Multics viewed~~ her magical abilities as ~~something of a~~ curse, albeit one ~~necessary to her livelihood and survival~~.		For the most part, Multics-tan's ''raison d'être'' is being a sorceress - to the point where her ability to perform is prioritized over all other needs. Because of this, she views her magical abilities as curse, albeit a necessary one.

	In addition to ~~possessing~~ the typical ~~sorcery~~ of a ~~timesharing-system~~-tan, Multics-tan ~~practiced~~ a number of experimental magics~~; in~~ particular, ~~she possessed powerful psionic abilities and was skilled in the creation of energy~~ forcefields~~. In its most simple form, this includes the creation of basic barriers and at its most~~ complex~~, extremely large labyrinth structures designed to confuse and defeat would~~-~~be attackers~~. ~~In addition to keeping herself safe from attack, she uses these~~ powers to protect ~~valuable~~ information ~~and~~ data~~. This was a valuable power~~, ~~one that found~~ her ~~numerous employment opportunities~~ in ~~corporate and government sectors.~~		In addition to the typical power set of a mainframe-tan, Multics-tan practices a number of advanced experimental magics. In particular, psionics which range from simple forcefields to complex labyrinths carved from pocket-space. Such powers could be used to protect both herself and information & data, putting her services in high demand.

	~~Although her powers waxed and waned throughout her life, she maintained a~~ high ~~level of magical ability until her death~~.

	==History and background==		==History and background==

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	\|hname = Minerva Corbató		\|hname = Minerva Corbató
	\|debut = Oct. 2007		\|debut = Oct. 2007
			\|creator = C-Chan, Bella
			\|continuity = OS-tan Collections
	\|height = 5'7" (170cm)		\|height = 5'7" (170cm)
	\|haircolor= Dark plum		\|haircolor= Dark plum
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	==Technical details==		==Technical details==
	Multics is an ~~ambitious~~ OS developed jointly by Bell Labs ~~(dropped out of the project in 1969)~~, General Electric (later Honeywell) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology ~~and funded largely by DARPA~~. The goal of ~~this~~ collaboration, ~~dubbed~~ Project MAC, was to create an operating system that worked as a ~~water or electric~~ utility ~~does; running on a central mainframe which~~ thousands of users ~~would have access to~~. Because of this, stability and security were of the utmost importance.		Multics is an OS developed jointly by Bell Labs, General Electric (later Honeywell) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The goal of the collaboration, called Project MAC, was to create an operating system that worked as a centralized utility hosting thousands of remote users. Because of this, stability and security were of the utmost importance.

	~~Built on and hosted by machines running CTSS, development of Multics~~ began in 1964; but a fully working system was not released until 1969.		Development began in 1964, but a fully working system was not released until 1969. While a commercial disappointment, Multics implemented many novel ideas which went on to influence other operating systems, most notably Unix.
	~~Multics was plagued by complexity from the start, and at many points became almost too expensive and difficult to continue development~~. While ~~largely~~ a commercial disappointment, Multics implemented many novel ideas which went on to influence ~~the~~ other ~~OSes of its time~~, most notably Unix. ~~Many of~~ Multics~~' features can be found~~ in ~~popular operating systems today~~.
	In November of 2007, Multics' source code was ~~made open~~ by Groupe Bull~~; while machines capable of running Multics are long gone~~, ~~a project to build a~~ Honeywell 6180 ~~(DPS-8)~~ emulator ~~is underway~~.		The last Multics installation was shut down in 2000. In November of 2007, Multics' source code was released by Groupe Bull. Today, it can be run on the Honeywell 6180 emulator.

	==Character details==		==Character details==
	====Physical====		====Physical====
	[[File:Multicsavi.png‎\|left\|thumb\|100px\|Multics-tan with her sceptre]] Multics-tan is depicted as a ~~mature~~ woman, mid-to-late 20s ~~in apparent age~~, a little above average height with ~~shapely hips, a curved waist~~ and modest chest. She has long, ~~slightly-waved~~ dark ~~plum~~ hair, ~~cornflower~~ blue eyes and wings covered with mottled gray and black feathers. In the prime of her life, she often dressed in Rococo-inspired gowns, with deep necklines, multiple layers, corsets, hoop-skirts, bustles and petticoats common occurrences in her wardrobe. She is often depicted as having multiple piercings in both ears, wearing lipstick and eye-makeup and ~~copious amounts of~~ gold jewelry. Post-revival Multics dresses ~~simply - usually being depicted~~ in ~~a sleeveless long off-white sundress~~ and ~~sporting henna-like adornments on her hands, feet and forehead~~.		[[File:Multicsavi.png‎\|left\|thumb\|100px\|Multics-tan with her sceptre]] Multics-tan is depicted as a woman in her mid-to-late 20s, a little above average height with an hourglass build and modest chest. She has long, wavy dark hair, blue eyes and wings covered with mottled gray and black feathers. In the prime of her life, she often dressed in Rococo-through-Victorian inspired gowns, with deep necklines, multiple layers, corsets, hoop-skirts, bustles and petticoats common occurrences in her wardrobe. She is often depicted as having multiple piercings in both ears, wearing lipstick and eye-makeup and gold jewelry. Post-revival Multics dresses in comfortable sundresses and simple jewelry.

	A recurring theme in her design ~~(both past and present)~~ is rings and mazes, ~~symbolic of Multics' ringed security features. Most notable among these being~~ a ~~round~~ labyrinth-shaped tattoo on the upper part of her chest. In her youth, she owned ~~a ornately decorated metal~~ sceptre, however it was taken from her by Unix.		A recurring theme in her design is rings and mazes, most notably a circular labyrinth-shaped tattoo on the upper part of her chest. In her youth, she owned ornate silver sceptre, however it was taken from her by Unix.

	[[File:MulitcsAltColor.jpg\|right\|thumb\|100px\|Alternate color scheme]]~~''(~~There is an alternate color scheme for Multics ~~based on her widely-accepted animal anthropomorphism, the bald eagle. This color scheme calls for~~ gold eyes and dark brown wings.~~)''~~		[[File:MulitcsAltColor.jpg\|right\|thumb\|100px\|Alternate color scheme]]There is an alternate, little-used color scheme for Multics featuring gold eyes and dark brown wings.

	====Personality====		====Personality====

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	{{OSinfobox		{{OSinfobox
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	\|weapon = Psionic forcefields, labyrinths		\|weapon = Psionic forcefields, labyrinths
	\|apfaction = MIT Society		\|apfaction = [[MIT Society]]
	\|lineage= CTSS		\|lineage= CTSS
	\|rival= GECOS, TSS/360, Unix		\|rival= GECOS, TSS/360, Unix

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	Multics-tan broke out of her shell further when she joined ARPANET, meeting many high-profile computers from corners far and wide. The presence of new and old friends cushioned the untimely death of CTSS-tan, though Multics-tan was still devastated by the loss.		Multics-tan broke out of her shell further when she joined ARPANET, meeting many high-profile computers from corners far and wide. The presence of new and old friends cushioned the untimely death of CTSS-tan, though Multics-tan was still devastated by the loss.

	Although she spent more time traveling, her work at home continued. United by shared libertine extravagance, she and [[Emacs]]-kun struck up a working relationship. This turned out to be a symbiotic arrangement - Emacs-kun serving as Multics' go-to text editor, and Multics-tan teaching Emacs-kun new forms of sorcery.		Although she spent more time traveling, her work at home continued. United by shared libertine extravagance, she and [[Emacs]]-kun struck up a working relationship. This turned out to be a symbiotic arrangement - Emacs-kun serving as Multics' go-to text editor, and Multics-tan teaching Emacs-kun new forms of sorcery.<ref>[http://ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,1539.msg129798.html#msg129798 Conversation about Multics-tan & Emacs-kun]</ref>

	As Multics-tan's star rose, GECOS-tan used her political influence to create doubt about and stir up sentiments against her old rival. The effort was successful enough to almost have Multics-tan deposed on the spot, though her loyalists rallied to help, saving their mistress - at least temporarily.		As Multics-tan's star rose, GECOS-tan used her political influence to create doubt about and stir up sentiments against her old rival. The effort was successful enough to almost have Multics-tan deposed on the spot, though her loyalists rallied to help, saving their mistress - at least temporarily.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* While the necromancer [[Plan 9]]-tan could have revived Multics at the behest of her loyalists, her full mental faculties and free will are beyond that of Plan 9-tan's typical zombie subjects. SAGE-tan is another suspect, given her ability to cheat death, as well as her affection for Multics. ~~<ref>[http://ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,1539.msg129798.html#msg129798]</ref>~~		* While the necromancer [[Plan 9]]-tan could have revived Multics at the behest of her loyalists, her full mental faculties and free will are beyond that of Plan 9-tan's typical zombie subjects. SAGE-tan is another suspect, given her ability to cheat death, as well as her affection for Multics.

	*Multics may have used up a large portion of her ancestor's life-force in order to jump-start her own. <ref>[http://ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,1539.msg127745.html#msg127745]</ref>		*Multics may have used up a large portion of her ancestor's life-force in order to jump-start her own. <ref>[http://ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,1539.msg127745.html#msg127745 "since many users abandoned MIT's CTSS machines when Multics was made available"]</ref>

	* Belldandy (''Ah! My Goddess!'') is cited as inspiration for Multics-tan's visual design. <ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38789.html#msg38789 "I'll let the pictures do the suggesting"] (Unfortunately, the image no longer exists)</ref>		* Belldandy (''Ah! My Goddess!'') is cited as inspiration for Multics-tan's visual design. <ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38789.html#msg38789 "I'll let the pictures do the suggesting"] (Unfortunately, the image no longer exists)</ref>
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	===Fiction===		===Fiction===
	*[http://cptlfrghtr.deviantart.com/art/Multics-sama-and-MTS-tan-148864468 "Multics-sama and MTS-tan"]		*[http://cptlfrghtr.deviantart.com/art/Multics-sama-and-MTS-tan-148864468 "Multics-sama and MTS-tan"]
	*[bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/OC-Meme-OS-tan-Edition-153317602 Character interview featuring Multics-tan]		*[https://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/OC-Meme-OS-tan-Edition-153317602 Character interview featuring Multics-tan]
	*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Ringmistress-214815629 "Ringmistress"]		*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Ringmistress-214815629 "Ringmistress"]
	*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Unix-tan-fanfic-pt-I-164941135 "Unix-tan Fanfic, pt. I"]		*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Unix-tan-fanfic-pt-I-164941135 "Unix-tan Fanfic, pt. I"]