A speculative recreation of an ancient Dacian bio-mechanical orrery that combines metallurgy, living systems, and astronomical observation. This temple-mounted device represents a fusion of Hellenistic clockwork technology with advanced biological computing.

This orrery imagines how the Dacians might have created a sophisticated astronomical instrument using:

• Water-powered clockwork (clepsydra wheel) for mechanical drive
• Slime mold biocomputer for path optimization and gear ratio adjustments
• Crystal light sensors that respond to solar, lunar, and planetary positions
• Dragon-shaped bronze arms carrying gilded celestial spheres
• Living terrarium base with luminous algae and fungal networks

• Network Computing: Fast-growing slime mold naturally computes shortest paths
• Gear Optimization: Living network adjusts mechanical gear ratios over time
• Light Sensitivity: Responds to crystal sensor inputs to fine-tune orbital speeds
• Path Finding: Uses biological algorithms to optimize celestial predictions

• Solar Sensor: Crystal rod attuned to sun's luminosity and position
• Lunar Sensor: Responds to moon phases and orbital distance
• Planetary Sensor: Detects combined influence of Mars and Jupiter
• Bio-Integration: Sensor data feeds directly into slime mold network

• Clepsydra Drive: Water-powered wheel provides consistent rotational force
• Bronze Gearing: Large horizontal gears with bio-computer adjustments
• Dragon Arms: Dacian draco-symbol arms carry planetary spheres
• Metallic Spheres: Polished gold sun, bronze planets with realistic metallurgy

• Sun: Polished golden sphere with corona effects
• Earth: Bronze sphere with bio-adjusted orbital mechanics
• Moon: Smaller bronze sphere tracking lunar phases
• Mars: Red planet with characteristic elliptical orbit
• Jupiter: Largest planetary sphere with extended orbital period

• Pause/Play: Stop or resume the bio-mechanical simulation
• Speed Control: Adjust time acceleration (1x to 10x speed)
• Month Advancement: Progress through Dacian ritual calendar
• Bio-Response: Watch slime mold adapt to celestial changes

• Network Visualization: See slime mold pathways computing in real-time
• Crystal Activation: Watch sensors respond to celestial light changes
• Gear Animation: Observe mechanical components driven by water wheel
• Orbital Trails: Track planetary paths optimized by biological computing

Traditional Dacian months with astronomical significance:

• Martisor, Florar, Ciresar, Cuptor, Gustar, Rapciune
• Brumarel, Brumar, Undrea, Gerar, Faurar, Dragobete

• Stone circular frame with bronze reinforcement
• Dacian runic inscriptions around the perimeter
• Dragon motifs reflecting the sacred draco symbol
• Integration of natural and artificial elements

This speculative device demonstrates how ancient peoples might have:

• Combined biological and mechanical computing
• Used living systems for adaptive control
• Integrated light-sensitive materials for astronomical sensing
• Created self-adjusting mechanical systems
• Merged religious, scientific, and technological purposes

While speculative, the simulation includes:

• Realistic orbital mechanics using Newtonian gravity
• Accurate astronomical data for planetary periods
• Biologically-inspired optimization algorithms
• Historically-plausible metallurgical techniques
• Light-based sensing mechanisms

The bio-mechanical orrery represents a fascinating "what if" scenario where ancient engineering meets biological computing, creating a living astronomical instrument that adapts and learns over time.