The only ones with any kind of knowledge about the forgotten parts of the station are the mys[terious and reclusive operators, the station’s engineer clan, running the ancient life support systems from their homes in the Machine halls. The Machine halls are also off-limits and very few have actually seen an operator.]
Studies of ruins and archaeological findings have shown that the Founders were deeply religious [and worshipped the Icons, especially the Judge. The]y were also accomplished scientists and researchers; something the many advanced machines they left behind are clear proof of.