Here are the detailed syllabi for the three certification tracks of the DeReticular Academy. These documents are designed to be used by instructional designers and instructors to guide the learning process.

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1. Certified RIOS Administrator (CRA)

Focus: Digital Infrastructure, Networking, & Sovereign Cloud Operations
Duration: 40 Hours (Self-Paced + Virtual Labs)
Prerequisite: Basic Digital Literacy
Description: This course trains operators to deploy, secure, and manage the Rural Infrastructure Operating System (RIOS). Graduates are qualified to manage the “Nerve System” of a Sovereign Stack, ensuring 100% uptime for local communications and data processing.

Syllabus Breakdown

Module 1: Hardware Anatomy (The RIOS-CC-1000)

• 1.1 Chassis & Architecture: Understanding the ruggedized blade server design, cooling airflow, and physical tamper-proofing.
• 1.2 Power Interfaces: Connecting to DC (Solar/Battery) and AC (Grid/Generator) sources; managing the internal UPS.
• 1.3 Peripheral Management: Integrating external sensors, cameras, and LoRaWAN gateways.
• Lab 1: Virtual Teardown: Identify and “replace” a hot-swappable drive and a cooling fan in the VR simulator.

Module 2: Connectivity & Mesh Dynamics

• 2.1 The Uplink: Configuring Starlink Roam integration for satellite backhaul.
• 2.2 The Local Mesh: deploying WiFi 6 access points to create a self-healing community network.
• 2.3 Edge Networking: Understanding DNS masking, local routing, and offline-first architecture.
• Lab 2: The Dead Zone: Troubleshoot and re-establish a mesh link in a simulated interference environment.

Module 3: Project Phoenix (The Sovereign Cloud)

• 3.1 The OS Environment: Navigation of the RIOS Linux-based kernel.
• 3.2 Application Deployment: Installing local instances of chat (Matrix/Element), storage (Nextcloud), and finance tools.
• 3.3 Data Sovereignty: Configuring the “Data Vault” for encrypted, locally hosted storage.
• Lab 3: Cloud Construction: Deploy a functional local file-sharing server and create user accounts for 50 simulated villagers.

Module 4: Sovereign Security Protocols

• 4.1 Zero-Trust Architecture: Principles of “Never Trust, Always Verify” in a physical setting.
• 4.2 RF Fingerprinting: Using Software Defined Radio (SDR) to detect rogue devices entering the mesh.
• 4.3 Identity Management: Implementing KyC/AML-native access controls for network users.
• Lab 4: The Intruder: Identify and isolate a rogue device attempting to spoof a network admin login.

Module 5: Disaster Recovery & Maintenance

• 5.1 System Health Monitoring: Reading telemetry dashboards (Temperature, Load, Bandwidth).
• 5.2 “Project Phoenix” Protocol: Procedures for a total system rebuild from cold storage.
• 5.3 Physical Maintenance: Dust mitigation, port cleaning, and thermal paste application cycles.
• Final Exam: A timed “Black Start” scenario—restore a wiped RIOS cluster to full operational status within 45 minutes.

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2. Sovereign Power Technician (SPT)

Focus: Micro-GTL Systems, Thermodynamics, & Feedstock Management
Duration: 50 Hours (Includes Safety Certification)
Prerequisite: Basic Mechanical Aptitude
Description: This course certifies individuals to operate Agra Dot Energy Sovereign Power Systems (SPS). It focuses on the physics of plasma gasification, the conversion of waste to energy, and the maintenance of high-uptime power generation units.

Syllabus Breakdown

Module 1: Physics & Safety (The Core)

• 1.1 Plasma Physics 101: Understanding how plasma torches dissociate molecular bonds.
• 1.2 Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) Theory: The Fischer-Tropsch process simplified—turning gas into diesel/naptha.
• 1.3 Critical Safety: High-voltage handling, pressurized gas safety, and thermal containment protocols.
• Assessment: Safety Gateway Exam (Must pass with 100% to proceed).

Module 2: Feedstock Mastery

• 2.1 Waste Stream Identification: Classifying biomass, plastics (HDPE/LDPE), and tires.
• 2.2 Pre-Processing: Shredding, drying, and pelletizing feedstock for optimal burn rates.
• 2.3 Feedstock Contaminants: Identifying materials that damage the reactor (PVC, heavy metals).
• Lab 1: The Sorting Floor: Virtual sorting exercise to create the perfect fuel blend for a 12-hour runtime.

Module 3: Operations & Control

• 3.1 Start-Up Sequence: The 20-step checklist for cold-starting the Power Core 2X.
• 3.2 Process Monitoring: Reading syngas quality, temperature deltas, and pressure output.
• 3.3 Load Balancing: Managing the output between electricity generation and liquid fuel production.
• Lab 2: Pilot Seat: Manage a simulated reactor fluctuation caused by “wet biomass” and stabilize the plasma arc.

Module 4: Power Distribution & Output

• 4.1 Electrical Output: Inverters, rectifiers, and connecting to the RIOS microgrid.
• 4.2 Liquid Offtake: Safe handling, storage, and testing of synthetic diesel fuel.
• 4.3 Agrivoltaics Integration: Managing inputs from solar arrays alongside the GTL generator.
• Lab 3: Grid Sync: Synchronize the Agra generator frequency with a solar inverter setup.

Module 5: Maintenance & Lifecycle

• 5.1 Consumables: Replacing plasma torch electrodes and filtration media.
• 5.2 Slag Management: Safe removal and vitrification of inert waste byproducts.
• 5.3 Troubleshooting: Diagnosing common faults (flameout, pressure drops, clog detection).
• Final Exam: The Endurance Run: Maintain a simulated system at peak efficiency for a virtual 48-hour cycle, responding to three random hardware failures.

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3. Sovereign Systems Architect (SSA)

Focus: System Integration, Economic Modeling, & Strategic Planning
Duration: 30 Hours (Capstone Focus)
Prerequisite: Completion of CRA and SPT (or equivalent experience)
Description: The “Master” level certification. This track teaches how to design the full ecosystem, integrating Digital (RIOS) and Physical (Agra) systems into a profitable, self-sustaining economy.

Syllabus Breakdown

Module 1: The Velcro Principle (System Integration)

• 1.1 The Symbiosis: Calculating the energy load of a RIOS Data Center and matching it to Agra GTL output.
• 1.2 Heat Reuse: Designing systems to channel waste heat from servers/generators into greenhouses or water distillation.
• 1.3 The “Interlocking Business Plan”: How reliable power increases data value; how data optimization increases power efficiency.

Module 2: Site Design & Deployment

• 2.1 Site Surveying: Topography, solar access, feedstock logistics, and RF line-of-sight planning.
• 2.2 The “Zero-Trust” Physical Layout: Designing secure perimeters for critical infrastructure.
• 2.3 Scalability: Planning for “Modular Growth”—adding nodes without disrupting service.
• Lab 1: The Blueprint: Use CAD tools to design a Sovereign Stack layout for a specific real-world location (e.g., a remote clinic or farm).

Module 3: Economic Modeling & The Flywheel

• 3.1 The Spark Spread: Calculating real-time profitability (Sell Syngas vs. Burn for Electricity vs. Store as Diesel).
• 3.2 Asset Monetization: Pricing models for ISP services, cloud storage, and synthetic fuel sales.
• 3.3 Return on Sovereignty (RoS): Long-term financial forecasting for community investors.
• Lab 2: The CFO Desk: Build a 5-year P&L spreadsheet for a proposed deployment, accounting for variable feedstock costs and energy prices.

Module 4: Governance & Community

• 4.1 Policy Architecture: Establishing Terms of Service (ToS) for community networks.
• 4.2 Stakeholder Management: Working with local governments, tribes, and cooperatives.
• 4.3 The “Kurb Kar” Integration: Managing logistics and mobility assets within the ecosystem.

Module 5: Capstone Project

• 5.1 Project Umoja Simulation: A comprehensive scenario requiring the Architect to plan a deployment for a village of 5,000 people.
• Requirements:
  • Full Site Map (Power & Data).
  • Hardware Bill of Materials (BOM).
  • Operational Staffing Plan.
  • Economic Feasibility Report.
• Final Defense: Presentation of the Capstone Project to a board of senior DeReticular/Agra instructors (or AI Proxy).