Pattern Fabric Latency (PFL)
How quickly raw signal becomes a usable verdict. Latency here is the gap between a manipulation firing and the directorate knowing.
Interpretation
This metric provides operational visibility into instrumentation mesh performance. Changes in value should be interpreted in the context of current threat levels and recent counter-operations. GOVERNOR uses this reading alongside related metrics to maintain a composite picture of directorate readiness.
Formula
Thresholds & Bands
| Band | Range | State |
|---|---|---|
| Fast | < 250 | ok |
| Slow | 250-800 | warn |
| Stalled | > 800 | crit |
Data Collection
Derived from Pattern Fabric event streams. The mesh intercepts, classifies, and timestamps each relevant event; GOVERNOR aggregates the stream into the published value.
GOVERNOR Behavior
Fast (< 250): GOVERNOR logs the reading, updates the standing dashboard, and takes no further action. Slow (250-800): GOVERNOR escalates to an advisory notification. The on-duty watch officer receives an alert, and the metric is flagged in the next Steward briefing if the condition persists for two consecutive reporting periods. Stalled (> 800): GOVERNOR triggers an immediate escalation. The Steward is notified directly, the relevant department head is paged, and all related dashboards enter amber-alert mode until the reading recovers above the warning threshold.