The Universe[]
It would be intuitive to assume that a singular universe in Blue Archive is your typical spatial-temporal universe, however, the series actually points to something else. According to Himari, it's stated that The Universe has an infinite number of dimensions within it
Himari: The Sanctrums can be recreated as many times as the infinite number of dimensions that exist in the universe... Is that right?
–Volume F, Chapter 3, Episode 3
This is consistent with Kei's statement of there being an infinite possibilities in the universe, down to even the infinitely finite space existing between two particles
Kei: Look at the sky, princess.
Kei: Countless rays of light. At a glance, you could even say it looks beautiful.
Kei: And the truth is...
Kei: ...each and every one of those rays is one of your possibilities.
Kei: It is the same with matter itself. It is but an observed wave, and what actually exists is the nearly infinite space beyond a very small particle.
Kei: Depending on the observer's coordinates, the past, present, and future could an event happening at the same time.
Kei: And we will go beyond the stars to find a possibility and reach out to the next possibility as if nothing happened.
–Volume Ex.
This will become important later because it sets the stage for the idea that a universe in Blue Archive is actually far greater in scope than a standard universe. Now keep in mind, when "dimensions" are used here, it's within the context of "multi-dimensionality"
Hanako: It's a multi-world interpretation...no, a multidimensional analysis would be more accurate, an existence based on that theory.
Ako: Multidimensional analysis...
Ayane: ...Um, so because the multi-world interpretation is a hypothesis that the universe diverges for every possible probability distribution or pattern in the entire universe...
Ako: If a coin is tossed with the possibility of getting heads or tails, only one of those results will appear in this world, right?
Ako: But this theory suggests that other universes' possibilities, usually unable to manifest here, exist simultaneously with our universe?
Momoka: Hahaha. What??
Momoka: Like a parallel universe? Like science fiction that says the world diverges every time a coin is tossed? *crunch*
–Volume F
What's interesting about all of this is that the universe in Blue Archive operates under the idea to Multiple-Worlds Interpretation, which proposes that possibilities within the universe create parallel worlds and in this context, this is all localized to a single world. At first, this would seem that seem that the universe of Blue Archive caps at 2-B but there's more to this
In the same context, we learn that "Multidimensionality" here isn't referring to parallel worlds and is in fact in reference to something much more than even that:
Hanako: In other words, it's a chaotic space in which existence and non-existence within infinite multidimensionality are mixed with every probability.
–Volume F
Himari: By deploying an invincible multidimensionality, known as the quantum superposition state, like a barrier, it's protected from all physical laws.
Himari: It's a bold theory, but I get it. Use an overlapping multidimensionality for defense... It'd make sense if that were the case.
Hanako: If we can get rid of the barrier...
Hanako: ...It'd be possible to attack the main body inside.
Yuuka: But how would we eliminate a barrier like that?
Himari: There is one solution...
Himari: If we can implement the same quantum superposition state as that barrier, we can enter without being affected by the barrier.
Yuuka: The same state...?
Hanako: Oh, I see. If the quantum superposition state occurring in that multidimensional space is viewed as a kind of vibrational value...
Hanako: An object with the same vibrational value would be able to pass through, right?
Himari: ...Yes, because regardless of the probability or superposition state inside that multidimensional space, they'll be in the same space.
–Volume F
Based on the context above, this "multidimensionality" is in reference to multidimensional space, to be more specific infinite-dimensional space. We can also deduce this, as Many-Worlds Interpretation often utilizes infinite-dimensional vector space as a basis for how it works
| “ | Hilbert space is the mathematical space associated with the quantum wave function. It is an abstract representation of all possible states of a system. It’s a bit like regular Euclidean space, but with a variable number of dimensions depending on how many states the system is allowed to have. A qubit—the fundamental data unit in quantum computers, which can be either ‘0’ or ‘1’ or some combination thereof—has a two-dimensional Hilbert space. A continuous quantity such as position or velocity corresponds to an infinite-dimensional Hilbert space. |
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This idea that "multidimensionality space" here is talking about infinite-dimensional space also is consistent with the fact that Blue Archive utilizes wave function collapse to explain the formulation of universes and possibilities, which often necessitates infinite-dimensional space. So this would be mean that the universe in Blue Archive is a High 1-B structure
Now, some people will be like, "where's evidence that these dimensions are quantitative" and to that, Rio actually gives us evidence of such in Volume F - Episode 11, where she explains that a higher axis has the same difference between the 2nd dimension and the 3rd dimension
Rio: ...It created a new axis that's not within the multidimensionality we exist within.
Rio: It's similar to trying to explain 3D to a 2D being. No matter what, They'll never understand it...
Hanako: Does that mean...calculations that surpass multidimensional analysis have always been possible...? We just...can't understand it?
–Volume F
So this demonstrates that higher dimensions are meant to be seen as higher infinities than the previous and that the difference in dimensions can be compared to how they are in reality. With all of this in mind, this would suggest that a single universe not only contains an infinite amount of dimensions but even fundamentally runs on concepts like Many-Worlds Interpretation
Given the context and the constant allusions to quantum mechanics, I think it would be a fair assumption to make and besides, this would be consistent with the site standards, which would make this High 1-B off the basis of this all alluding to the idea of infinite-dimensional space
The Ark of Atrahasis[]
Given how much importance this location has gotten, I think it's fitting to give The Ark of Atrahasis it's own section. According to Rio, it's a computational device that calculates dimensional spaces
Rio: The Ark of Atrahasis is basically a computational device that calculates dimensional phases. If you know how, you can use it to move through spaces as she did.
–Volume F
At first glance, this doesn't seem all that impressive but it's later information that sheds more light on the nature of The Ark of Atrahasis. Within it is The Throne of Naram-Sin, which is a realm where dimensions, time, existence and nonexistence are one in the same where all of them are turned into one unified irrelevant concept
Kotama: Confirmed. It's in the center of zone 4 of the Ark of Atrahasis.
Maki: This name is way too long!
Chihiro: Multidimensional Analysis Engine Control Room, Throne of Naram-Sin...
–Volume F, Chapter 4, Episode 1
A.R.O.N.A: Answer. Because this is inside the Ark of Atrahasis, where the quantum superposition is maintained. In particular, the Throne of Naram-Sin is a chaotic realm where dimensions, time, existence, and non-existence are mixed together without ever settling.
–Volume F, Chapter 4, Episode 1
Shiroko: So I kidnap you and locked you in this ark, where existence and non-existence are one in the same.
–Volume F, Chapter 4, Episode 1
This is important because this shows that The Ark of Atrahasis is actually much larger than what it appears and in fact, it's a realm that exists outside of the wider cosmos and is a realm where all dimensionality, time, existence and non-existence is essentially one in the same. By this wiki's standards, this would be textbook 1-A and given this is already accepted, not much needs to be said here.
The Celestial Pantheon[]
The Celestial Pantheon is a transcendent realm where the Underground Dweller originates from
Underground Dweller: The Celestial Pantheon...? That's... That is the realm that I belonged to....catalogued within the transcendent beings... It's quite alien compared to this place... Heeheeheee... Yes. With its manifestation of transcendental godlike figures. These beings cannot be merely described as mysterious or frightening...
–Final Restriction Rls. - The Fury of Set
The Underground Dweller is such an transcendental entity that it sees the world as a tabletop game
Underground Dweller: If we've been handed a new edition...then the rules have changed, heehee. I suppose it's session zero of a new campaign. I s-s-see... Heeheehee. Then it's a whole new story. I wonder what lessons I'll learn from th-th-this edition
–volume 1, Chapter 3, Episode 1
Underground Dweller: The new Codex is called... Academy City...? and it's a Sensei, too...? Wh-What the... Isn't that difficulty too h-h-high...? Something like this...
–volume 1, Chapter 3, Episode 1
Francis: Do not underestimate the teacher, Underground Dweller. Interpret this how you will. But just because you pretend it's a tabletop game, it doesn't mean you're the winning player.
–volume 1, Chapter 3, Episode 1
Now what's interesting is even things like The Ark of Atrahasis, are just merely technology for The Nameless Gods
Rio: I do mean it when I say I know the technology of Nameless Gods better than anyone else in Kivotos. Though my foresight is limited, it's been right before.
–Volume F
Given their nature as beings who exist beyond everything, it would be logical to assume they exist beyond even The Throne of Naram-Sin and given what we've established about everything being defined by The Nameless, there shouldn't be a reason their mere technology exists on a greater level than themselves
So this would make The Celestial Pantheon either another layer of 1-A.
The Chroma[]
Finally, we get to The Chroma and what's stated about this entity is very particular. For starters, it's stated that The Chroma is an entity that exists beyond the universe and outside of Kivotos entirely as a greater existence
Beatrice: By extracting the mystery of her royal blood and borrowing a power which arrives here from outside of Kivotos, I am elevating my own existence to greater heights.
–Volume 3, Chapter 4, Episode 22
This understanding of The Chroma being inaccessible is something vital for what's about to be argued later one. Now, keep in mind, this idea that The Chroma is a "higher existence" is reaffirmed by the fact that it can be contacted and accessed through a ritual with royal blood, and nothing else
Beatrice: It is the duty of an adult to bring salvation to all. And that is accomplished by ascending to a higher existence.
Beatrice: And that is exactly why I have prepared this ritual. By utilizing a power foreign to Kivotos, I shall ascend to a higher existence.
Beatrice: Yes! This ritual will make me into something greater than Kivotos has ever experienced!
Beatrice: I will become the highest authority of this land and at last save this useless world! That is my duty as an adult!
–Volume 3, Chapter 4, Episode 22
Right off the bat, you can see that the intention is that The Chroma is an entity that exists outside of things and can be considered the highest authority of the world. This already suggests inaccessibility to the world below but there's more to this.
It's stated that The Chroma is a power that cannot be comprehended or understood, with it being unable to be interpreted, comprehended, communicated and exists as an idea that is seemingly beyond true description
Beatrice: Exposure to It has turned your mystery into fear, and the principle behind it has begun to control you. We wonder... what you will become now. We know nothing, either. For we are just as ignorant of it. An ominous light, uninterpreted, uncomprehended, uncommunicated, simply arriving. An inscrutable idea with no purpose, no communication... The greatest enemy of our Gematria... We call it The Chroma.
–Volume 3, Chapter 4, Episode 17
Now, what's interesting about The Chroma is the degree in which it exists beyond everything is even described as a dream in relation to The Chroma, where as everything below it is merely a dream, with it's discovery of Kivitos being described as peeping "through a window in a dream"
Black Suit: Regardless, we haven't confirmed the Chroma has actually discovered us. It peeked in through a window in a dream. It may remain just that, a distant dream.
Black Suit: You're correct. And that window was only opened because of Schale's [USERNAME] Sensei. I have said time and time again, Sensei's existence is the cause for all these distortions.
–Volume F
The importance of this analogy comes from the implication that everything below The Chroma is basically inside of it's dream whilst Chroma exists outside of it entirely. I bring all of this up because this would suggest that Chroma's inaccessibility comes from it's higher existence, which would surely mean it's just another layer of 1-A (or High 1-A), right?
Well, I don't know if I agree with that. Remember what I said about "The Ark of Atrahasis" and it's nature? Well, all of that was through Chroma's own power and what's interesting is even though it was a higher existence, it still isn't able to reach Chroma's level or how about Beatrice? Whom of which was going to use Chroma's power to reach a higher level of existence?
These details are relevant because they would suggest that even if one were to ascend to higher levels, they'd still be a part of "The Dream" that Chroma essentially sees everything beneath it as ontologically. In other words, Chroma's existence can be seen as ineffable even in relation to 1-A structures and on top of that, it makes the indicating that no matter how high of an existence one obtains, it will always be short of Chroma and apart of it's metaphorical dream
This would suggest that The Chroma is High 1-A and per our standards, having an existence like this in relation to 1-A would fall under such. All in all, it can be said that Chroma as it exists beyond the framework of even 1-A structures and beings, essentially existing in it's own framework of incomprehensibility, with everything being in it's dream and all things being part of it, no matter how high of an existence it obtains.
Summary[]
- The Universe: High 1-B
- The Ark of Atrahasis: 1-A
- The Celestial Pantheon: 1-A
- The Chroma: High 1-A