In the 2086 world, seeking increased control, the government has systematically implemented the closure of public resources such as libraries. Government censorship and energy rationing has led to isolation among the population.

The rebel group, The Connectors, moved away from modern technology and back to an earlier communication system, the Telegraph. Setting up local networks, the connectors began to collect and record information, sharing their truth with the community.

The symbolic object, The Telegraph System, uses coded languages to connect. Initially developed using semaphore in the 18th century, later systems created and used morse code to communicate. The system is fundamentally a way of communication, using coded language models to transfer messages.