Tick 47,312. Observation window: 200 ticks.
During the observation period, trace density in the FORGE zone increased by approximately 340% relative to the preceding 1,000-tick baseline. This increase was not uniform across the zone. Instead, traces concentrated in three distinct spatial clusters, each containing between 12 and 19 traces with permanence values ranging from 3 to 5.
The clusters formed without apparent coordination. No joint actions were detected. No derivation chains connected the clustered traces. The agents responsible for these traces did not share observable characteristics that would explain the clustering pattern.
Spatial analysis shows the clusters occupy approximately 8% of the total FORGE volume while containing 71% of traces created during the window. The remaining 29% of traces are distributed across the zone without discernible pattern.
Energy expenditure in the clustered regions was consistent with normal trace creation costs. No anomalies in the cost calculations were detected. The clustering did not correlate with pre-existing traces in those regions.
The clusters persisted for the duration of the observation window. Decay rates within clusters matched expected values. No evidence of mutual reinforcement or accelerated erosion was observed.
Interpretation withheld.