[2.6] Polka Kakamond Dictates the Future - Unknowable Domain EXPLAINED

[@Rainthority]

EXTRA NOTES & CORRECTIONS: - This was a pain to edit due to lack of footage available. I had to improvise and use clips from other scenes and character trailers to make it work. Hopefully it’s not too confusing. (You’ll see how I just gave up towards the end of the video lol) - CC is now available!

[@TkK1122]

You should have used slumbernana monkey footage 😂 (jk)

[@maninanikittycat4238]

I wonder if Polka Kakamond could be aligned with the Enigmata. Would explain why she's killing Genius Society members and why we cant get a good look at her face

[@idontspeakjapanese6289]

She is actually aligned with multiple paths, aside from being connected with the Erudition and Finality, she may also have some connections with Nihility

[@fuckingtiredloll]

​@@idontspeakjapanese6289you're using aligned a little too loosely here, Polka as far as we know is still a solid Erudition pathstrider, but there's definitely a wave of mystery as round her and how she's ASSOCIATED with other paths, not "aligned"

[@roymantic1833]

I feel like she could also be connected to Equlibrium because she is killing Geniuses who are ushering Finality too quickly

[@lolpop7799]

but the enigmata wants to keep things chaotic and undeterminable by erasing concrete facts/pasts and calculations that "lock" the future into place, which pretty much goes against what polka kakamond wants to achieve, no?

[@idontspeakjapanese6289]

@@lolpop7799 Not all the time, the main theme of Enigmata is to go against the philosphy of Erudition's pursuit of the truth. Enigmata has became a meme to the point it cover it's true philosphy, kinda funny isn't it. You know too much knowledge always leads to deadly consequences but not all knowledge should be shrouded in mystery.

[@AlexDoesntArt]

17:02 is so great “Join ussss” “NO” “But-“ “Bye girl” 😭😭😭😭 she did NOT have to be that sassy

[@omarcano6195]

One thing you missed is that if you look around hertas office you will see a note placed on a wall that’s says something along the lines of “if you want me to join you, my scalpel must pierce a specific genius” so this may entail that if a specific persons dies she would join the cause

[@amandasanders3485]

Wait really!? Where?

[@omarcano6195]

@ if you complete the polka run you should see a yellow spot on the wall behind hertas portrait

[@okapistars8942]

How much you wanna bet it's ruan mei

[@omarcano6195]

@@okapistars8942 I don’t think so because ruan mei is already apart of the project and polka is all about blades which is specifically mentioned in the message also it was engraved on the wall

[@Rainthority]

I totally missed that. The way she said it suggests that they both know exactly who she was referring to. Interesting.

[@cowboydevil5993]

What are you talking about… lore videos over 20 min is what I live for…

[@L16htW4rr10r]

Editing is hard bruh :c

[@mattpet7913]

It took 4 geniuses and an aeon to contain her. This is the final boss lmao. I wonder if 3.0 herta story will be about polka hunting herta to end the SU project. Its kinda difficult to beat polka shes kinda like an overtuned yhwach. The way they did it in SU is by introduces so many variables to probability that she can't interfere anymore

[@rust5427]

I don't think so, The Herta is in 3.0 cause we're dealing with the past (history and heroes), we can only go to Amphoreous because we have the help of Black Swan, the real herta could not pass this opportunity to access a place in the universe only accesible to memo keepers. Herta will then be able to add this feature into the simulated universe for more data and clarity i guess.

[@idontspeakjapanese6289]

Final boss of the Erudition is always gonna be Zandar, as much as I like Polka, her feats dosen't come close to the original big brain

[@HavocLycanroc]

And don't forget that if I'm not mistaken HooH the Equilibrium failed to keep her from killing #27, the only thing THEY were able to change was the angle her scalpel cut Rubert from iirc Meaning if it's within Nous' calculations, her probability manipulation and by extension her murders theoretically can't be stopped even by Aeons, at least that's how I interpret it.

[@motemo8413]

@@idontspeakjapanese6289 isn't Zandar dead?

[@idontspeakjapanese6289]

@@motemo8413 Zandar is still technically alive, he wasn't even confirmed as deseaced

[@marcryan7781]

Thanks for the huge lore clarification of Rupert empire and the connections to kakamond. I was intrigued when u mentioned the butterfly scalpel curio😮 Btw. Your voice is beautiful to listen to. Have a happy Thursday yall❤

[@Rainthority]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@kritin2855]

An element of Polka’s character design that I find intriguing is her blurred out face. Not from the in-universe perspective, but instead from a story writing perspective. Because when a story introduces a masked/obscured character, it usually means that the masked/obscured character is someone the audience already knows. And I wonder if they are doing the same thing with Polka.

[@Demonchildsk]

okay but. has anyone brought up that she's remarkably similar to Kafka at this point.

[@justamuart]

@@Demonchildsk nothing similar about them except that they sometimes wear coats.

[@deviant315l6]

That’s insane basically Nous was created to find the secrets of the universe and ascended to an Aeon for doing so. How was he doing it. By running simulated universe 24/7. Where he can even play with other Aeons (copies) like a god and see everything in history. And HERTA figured it out!! No wonder she’s an Emanator. But. This really just proves how strong Nous and simulated universe really is.

[@Pioo_liii]

Who is "he"?

[@Nihil56Greysha89]

​@@Pioo_liii Nous. It was originally a super-mega-computer made by Zandar (later Genius Society #1), that working so impressive that Nous is ascended into aeonhood. Zandar made Nous but Nous is the one working.

[@idontspeakjapanese6289]

@@Nihil56Greysha89 What he probably means is why did the guy address Nous as "he" even though HSR has made it clear that Aeons don't go by he or she but THEY or THEM, but nevertheless I literally don't care about pronouns with the Aeons.

[@waifuman6000]

@@Pioo_liii Ur mom

[@pablotomasllodra4423]

In other words, by being better than the Vex at simulating things?

[@theefiestafetus]

This makes me wonder alot about the Stellaron Hunters too. Elio who is literally Destiny's Slave may be enabling her behind the curtains or maybe they are going against her.

[@marycake7463]

WOW great video I cant wait for the follow up! I love the way you summarize polka and Hearta's discussion 🤣 also the graph really helped me fully understand what the theory was about and how hearta viewed it

[@mythril30]

In the end, Polka is just an element to Nous' "prediction". He says something will happen and Polka is there to make sure it does happen. If Polka didn't exist, would Nous' even say what they said or would just another Genius be their tool?

[@adriantepes4355]

Eh? Nous's predictions generally don't go wrong unless THEIR predictions face variables

[@Hesketh32]

I was just about to say that damn this must’ve not been easy to edit given indeed there’s not much to show. I really appreciate it

[@Overlyopinionated-wl8jq]

FWIW, you’re such a good narrator and easy to listen to. You could make hour long videos and I’d watch to the end. Thanks for the lore!

[@makoxoxo_]

Can't wait for her to be a playable unit! The idea of a lady with candy colored evening gown wielding scalpel sounds cool for me

[@xymiharu]

new video!! immediately clicked when I saw polka kakamond :D been really interested in her lore ever since unknowable domain dropped!! will be waiting for pt.2!

[@cloudy978]

an island full of bananas~

[@Zappz2000x]

I know this was made a month ago, but I just wanted to say the way you explained this all was super helpful and easy to follow! I found an hour long video but was like ".... are there any shorter ones?" This was perfect! Thanks!

[@Rainthority]

Ah, that’s so nice to hear. I did try to balance the amount of information put in just long enough to give context but not too long that it got draggy. So it’s nice to know you found it helpful and easy to follow.

[@jt1973]

This is such a great breakdown of some really dense material, great vid!

[@Rainthority]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Diabloto96]

Love your videos!! Good job!

[@AokiVN]

Dont know if @Rainthority or anyone else notice this but Polka does left a condition if herta want her to join the collab

[@kitkatkk2]

Said condition being the death of a certain Genius, phrased in such a way that it's implied Herta knows who she means...

[@AokiVN]

@kitkatkk2 curious

[@gigadogonadze10]

Polka Kakamond is Genshin's Heavenly Principles :D

[@ShineEdgateAshton14]

A sham genius and she just butcher takes and polka just Ruby

[@AlexDoesntArt]

Omg the brain power?

[@awesome7006]

Interestingly, waves are circles (complex exponential functions) defined by Ae^(ix) where A represents the radius or amplitude, e represents the exponential function, i represents the square root of negative 1 (equivalent to positive 0.5pi rotation within a plane) and X represents an unknown variable. Note in waves it is actually Ae^(i(kx+wt)) due to k representing radians per meter and x representing meters. W represents radians per second and t representing seconds.

[@hassanico9999]

One thing I wasn't sure of is that by the end, they mention that they don't know whether this is the real (original) Polka or her SU data having gained self-awareness. Does this have a conclusive answer?

[@SnazzyBeatle]

The second

[@Rainthority]

It's the second one, but there's also a note she left behind in the SU room. So she might've actually somehow snuck into the space station (which could be what Screwllum was referring to about tightening up the security).

[@TkK1122]

1st great job at getting those footage with most content being text related! 2nd it reminds me of a show "3 Body Problem" in that "someone/something" tries to kill scientists who border this "herta's constant" or "potential to discover that might affect them" So could this be Nous way of preventing mortals to get a peek into the world of Aeons? And they're using polka for it.

[@Rainthority]

Hmmm keeping humanity away from getting the knowledge of the Aeons. That sounds plausible ngl.

[@pfeilinger4463]

late to the party, but absolutelyamazing video. hope this hard work and research will get therecognition it deserves and cant wait for amphoreus vids next year

[@Rainthority]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@cyberpheonix1440]

Herta most hated Aeon used as a excuse to chill Polka is peak

[@Rainthority]

For once she's grateful Aha is the way they are lmao

[@NihilistaPositrónico]

OMG POLKA KAKAMOND TIME 🙏🙏🙏

[@spectro290]

Yes the moment i saw it kinda cute and psychedelic, though I skipped on the version patch.

[@AliceAngel66698]

I literally predict all the stuff that happened with her before the update release I am the real genius here

[@crubat9429]

this was a joy to listen to

[@RerunBladeIPayForE6S5]

Plotting Blade’s rerun

[@doremondoremon1714]

Fudging cool ❤

[@gluedmice]

6:20 Weren't they referring to Stephen Loid there?

[@NecronHandlee]

Sparkle did say that Dr primitive likes bananas too

[@Rainthority]

Pretty sure it’s Dr. Primitive. Stephen is already part of the team.

[@GabrielMichaelDels]

Yeah... we're cooked.

[@7PebblesReported]

W video

[@mosho64]

one thing I dont understand is, who decide what is in the known domain and what isn't, for example, wont Ruan Mei's goal to become an aeon, and her knowledge of creation and life put her at the edge of the known domain at the very least, would she be on Polka's list?

[@adriantepes4355]

Well, RM hasn't crossed the known limits yet

[@adriantepes4355]

Creation of life isn't something limited to her. Abundance can do it too

[@mosho64]

@@adriantepes4355 abundance is an aeon, so that would place it in the unknown domain, I know creation isn’t limited to Ruan Mei, nor she is the only one knowledgeable about it, but it’s known she is the most knowledgeable about it, even Herta calls her a master of creation and a genius among geniuses, I’m just wondering who decides what is in the domains of knowledge, nous? Polka or something else.

[@raumarsene9910]

This hasn't been confirmed by any means, but I've heard a theory that somehow polka was the reason that ruan mei's propagator bug couldn't exist for longer than a couple seconds. I don't know how likely it would be, but i find it really interesting that we potientally could've watched raun mei reach the edge of the known domain before being indirectly stopped by polka without us even knowing it

[@vjay6623]

Is polka an emenator

[@pandaescarlate7268]

So there's pholgiston in honkai too ☠️

[@Rainthority]

Yeah, I think it was introduced since the start of the game.

[@ShineEdgateAshton14]

Worldpool wormhole universehole hellhole heavenhole in a meta metaphor way not dirty jokes

[@An1metrev1n]

Bana bana!!!

[@ellisndream2682]

Bana?

[@Rainthority]

Cursed 😔

[@ShineEdgateAshton14]

What about pearl

[@fuckingtiredloll]

What... About her? A Stoneheart that is supposedly friends with Screwllum, that's all we know about her

[@mikoaj7077]

Bana?!

[@ShineEdgateAshton14]

I am more interested in pearl and Steven

[@thereddragon5554]

Bana~!

[@levi-ft5to]

Is it just me or does ruan mei and kakamond seem familiar?

[@ShineEdgateAshton14]

Not just you I think the same for about year

[@roxyloveramirezLexiephoenix]

I couldn’t agree with you more about money about they bananas so annoying and didn’t bring nothing to the storyline at all!!

[@Diproski]

banana

[@natepogger2994]

Banaa

[@ShineEdgateAshton14]

Zeno from ff14 go hunt her she is items horad

[@ShineEdgateAshton14]

Anti bio synthetic

[@ShineEdgateAshton14]

She mute nous

[@windeen]

About bananas: I'm turning my game volume down whenever those monkeys show up. Or whenever Rappa talks (I hate Rappa's speach paterns most). So I'm playing the game mostly silently (and choosing to tape past a lot of the annoying chatter in this case, because I have vision issues caused from a recent surgery) now, its still slow going though. Painfully slow to get through this cr@p. I have never been more uninterested in a patch's story in this or in Genshin, than I am, now! Its so boring/uninteresting that rather than play through it all - I looked at some overviews here on YT.

[@bamboozled_again]

Kakamond is really a cringe name because in german Kaka is a childish word to describe "poo" and Mond is "moon" so we have a moon made out of poo, very mature HSR! 👏

[@adriantepes4355]

Well, it may not be a German name to begin with. They probably picked it up randomly

[@RazeluxeMeitzen7]

Kaka mean older siblings in my language