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Charting the Mascot


The five possibly sentient faces of Uppannaki, representing the perceptual access limit for dimensions/densities of Humankind, are

Sol Trayne
Vor Tex
Indynakki
Hay Lo
Cy Cloneki

The other "entities" though named, cannot be further attributed as being sentient from our perspective.


What it is and Why


Who is Uppannaki?

Uppannaki is the official mascot for the 2012 Ascension.

What is the 2012 Ascension?

The 2012 Ascension is a major date on the calendar for most cultures of the world. Some cultures see it as a form of End-Times while others see it as a New Beginning. For those of the New Age Philosophy, 2012 (which began with the Harmonic Convergence in 1987), 2012 is the date when our planet shifts upwards one dimension from 3D spacetime to something much less material and more ideal. For the Mayans, this date was predicted eons ago as a New Beginning related to a massive polar shift. For theorists like Terrence McKenna, 2012 was the next major peak of novelty in our world. For some scientists, 2012 is a possible date for "The Singularity" where technology goes through a rapid and unprecedented evolutionary acceleration. For Christians, 2012 is a potential date for being the 2nd coming of Christ or the Armageddon/Apocalypse scenario. Some Christians see it as the Rapture. For more detailed information on the 2012 Ascension, please visit the info site, www.diagnosis2012.co.uk.

Why make a mascot for the 2012 Ascension?

Uppannaki represents the hype and celebratory enthusiasm behind the anticipated 2012 Ascension event. In some ways, the enthusiasm and anticipation resembles the variety found before a major Olympic Games or a World’s Fair (Expo). As Olympic Games and World’s Fairs have mascots, it is only fitting that an event as potentially global as this should also have a corresponding mascot. Speaking of Olympic Games, please have a look at the Official Mascot for the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. This mascot is named "Ilanaaq" - http://www.vancouver2010.com/emblem/emblem.html.

Since you are talking about higher dimensions and non-linear time, will there also be a belated Official Mascot for the 1987 Harmonic Convergence?

Funny you should ask. Mr. Turner is currently working on design plans for "Sk8ee7", who would indeed be the Official Mascot of the 1987 Harmonic Convergence. Sk8ee7 will be quite belated though and it will be quite awhile longer before Sk8ee7 might become an agent alongside Uppannaki.

What does the name "Uppannaki" mean?

The name is a fictional hybid of the upwards motion of "Ascension" and the "Annunaki" family described in ancient Sumerian texts. In many interpretations, the Annunaki (including the brothers Enki and Enlil) are extraterrestrial entities in charge of the Earth’s Genesis and evolution. Here is a sample site that summarizes some interpretations of the Annunaki: http://www.halexandria.org/dward185.htm. It should be added that as "Annunaki" implies a family belonging to Anu, Uppannaki is a plural entity composed of a family of other friendly faces.

Uppannaki seems to have many faces, do those other characters also have their own names?

Yes, Uppannaki can either be seen as one entity mascot or as a collection of 12 discrete entity elements. 5 of which have faces as it is said in some interpretations that 5 Dimensions and/or Densities are highest number that most of Humankind will have access to. Hence, there are 5 elements that appear to be sentient and sociable. All 12 however have names... If you are confused by the difference between dimensions and densities, here is a sample info link: http://www.selftransform.net/DensitiesandDimensions.htm.

What is an Agent?

In the case of Uppannaki, an agent is a piece of software that appears to be sentient (virtually or otherwise). Superficially speaking, a software agent is also known as a "bot" and can help the computer user with tasks. Think of Microsoft Office’s Word program: the animated paperclip cartoon character, "Mr. Clippit" aka. "Clippy", is an example of what most people think of as an "Agent". By the end of 2005, Uppannaki will appear to be alive in the same way that Clippy is except that it will communicate with you on its own terms and language ;-) For more details about MS Agent, check out Microsoft’s official page at: http://www.microsoft.com/msagent/default.asp.

Who created Uppannaki?

Jeremy Owen Turner from Vancouver, Canada first created Uppannaki as the Official Mascot for the 2012 Ascension on June 05, 2005.

Who will be programming and animating the Agent?

Michael Fraser, also from Vancouver, Canada will be in charge of animating and programming the agent’s behaviour.

When will Uppannaki be available in Agent form?

It depends on the rate of programming and animation but we are hoping for December 21, 2005. Uppannaki does not absolutely need to be around until the date of the 2012 Ascension which many people say is December 21, 2012.

What is the software behind Uppannaki?

That is mostly classified but certainly MS Agent Script Helper (MASH) plays a major role ;-)

Will Uppannaki talk?

That depends on what you mean by "talk". It will communicate with you and be very chatty but is limited its own "alien" language and protocol. Uppannaki has skill sets that it learned from a higher, more alien dimension so what Uppannaki is trying to say to us will be a mystery before the year 2012.

Is Uppannaki male or female?

That depends on your point of view as Uppannaki has ascended itself past our petty conceptions of race, species and gender. For use of convenience, the creator refers to Uppannaki as “it”. As Uppannaki is a plural entity, it is also fine to refer to the mascot(s) as "them".

Will Uppannaki provide information about the 2012 Ascension?

Uppannaki will do its best to convey to us in its own language and protocol, information concerning the 2012 Ascension. However, unless one is an adept at channeling and/or other forms of telepathy, Uppannaki’s specific transmissions will remain a mystery until the event itself occurs. If you tune into the higher dimensions, your chances of understanding Uppannaki are much better. At best in this dimension, Uppannaki might figure out to send you a web link about the 2012 Ascension.

If Uppannaki is an Office Assistant Agent, will it help me write a letter or help me with my homework or engage in cybersex?

Unless you successfully reverse engineer the agent programming for Uppannaki, none of those 3 scenarios are likely to happen in any productive way. There are plenty of other agents for those purposes. Go to www.botspot for starters.

What was the concept behind Uppannaki’s design?

The geometry and structural designs for Uppannaki’s character are meant to symbolize the coming Ascension. The 12-pointed star, "Sol Trayne" on the top differs from the rest of the mascot to indicate that the crown part of the mascot is ascending like a star to a higher dimensional frequency.

Influenced by structural serialism (please Google "Arnold Shoenberg" for more information on the musical equivalent "dodecaphonic serialism" or "12 tone music") - info link: http://w3.rz-berlin.mpg.de/cmp/g_twelve_tone.html.

In the Serialist aesthetic tradition, Uppannaki is intentionally composed out of 12 distinct geometrical shapes (not including those polygons used for facial features).

It can also be revealed that all of the polygons are of sides that match a mystical number (from 3-777 with many multiples of 12). Also, as mentioned above, 5 of the 12 faces appear sentient and sociable to Humankind. The 7 asterix shapes on the left of Uppannaki are the 7 body chakras with their corresponding colours from the root to the crown. And yes, the 2nd star from the top is indeed the colour Indigo :-)

Is there any significance with the colour scheme for Uppannaki?

Yes, especially with regards to the Chakras. http://www.prairielabyrinth.com/chak_lab.htm

From bottom to top:

1. Root Chakra - Red
2. Sacral or Pelvic Chakra - Orange
3. Solar Plexus Chakra - Yellow
4. Heart Chakra - Green
5.Throat Chakra - Blue
6.Third Eye or Brow Chakra - Indigo
7. Crown Chakra - Violet

How can I chat with Uppannaki?

In MS Agent incarnation, Uppannaki will try to communicate with you as best as it can (probably on Microsoft Word) and it is up to you how social you are willing to be.

Will Uppannaki be available for Macs?

We are unsure at this time; MS Agents have been designed only with Windows in mind. However, if you have Virtual PC Running, you could play with a really sluggish version of Uppannaki. So slow in fact, Uppannaki will appear to do nothing but meditate ;-)

Can I host Uppannaki on my website?

Yes, providing that you are a non-profit organization and/or an individual not profiting financially directly or indirectly from the use of Uppannaki’s copyrighted trademark. At this time, Uppannaki is for non-profit use only. Also as a courtesy, it would be most appreciated if full credit be given to the original creator (Jeremy O. Turner) and agent programmer (Michael Fraser). For more information, please email Jeremy at ideatron@gmail.com

Is there any Uppannaki merchandise for sale?

Not at this time but if the creator gets into desperate financial scenarios, that might become a more viable possibility in the near future ;-) Please stay tuned to the Official 2012 Mascot homepage for more details.

I have a different question to ask you about Uppannaki...

If you have a question not answered on this FAQ or on this website, please email Jeremy Turner at ideatron@gmail.com Correspondence of a friendly and polite nature is encouraged.
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