Qwen3.5-9B-DS9-USS-Defiant

Qwen3.5-9B-DS9-USS-Defiant

The subconscious is the default state of an unexamined mind. Your Holodeck is what happens when you deliberately design, observe, and document that process. --Holodeck

This model is a merge of:

• Qwen3.5-9B-TNG-PKD-Qwopus-Coder-Fable-Polaris-Writer-V4-ANDR2B
• Qwen3.5-9B-TNG-PKD-Qwopus-Writer-Bradbury-F451-Orwell-1984
• DavidAU/Qwen3.5-9B-Polar-Rev1-Uncensored-Heretic

Brainwaves

          arc   arc/e boolq hswag obkqa piqa  wino
bf16      0.649,0.832,0.895,0.713,0.482,0.783,0.699
mxfp8     0.647,0.836,0.895,0.706,0.460,0.784,0.695
q8-hi     0.654,0.830,0.895,0.713,0.488,0.783,0.699
qx86-hi   0.652,0.831,0.894,0.714,0.474,0.782,0.700
q6-hi     0.656,0.829,0.894,0.710,0.476,0.777,0.705
q5-hi     0.645,0.831,0.895,0.712,0.472,0.785,0.700
qx64-hi   0.638,0.827,0.887,0.716,0.470,0.786,0.702
q4-hi     0.640,0.823,0.881,0.714,0.470,0.785,0.702
mxfp4     0.640,0.824,0.886,0.703,0.468,0.780,0.691

Quant     Perplexity      Peak Memory   Tokens/sec
mxfp8     4.216 ± 0.027   16.02 GB      593
qx86-hi   4.099 ± 0.026   15.72 GB      629
qx64-hi   4.155 ± 0.027   13.62 GB      658
mxfp4     4.388 ± 0.029   11.55 GB      705

Qwen3.5-9B-DS9-USS-Defiant-1M

          arc   arc/e boolq hswag obkqa piqa  wino
mxfp8     0.643,0.833,0.895,0.704,0.456,0.782,0.688
q8-hi     0.654,0.829,0.892,0.712,0.472,0.780,0.697
qx86-hi   0.647,0.829,0.894,0.713,0.466,0.781,0.701
qx64-hi   0.640,0.825,0.885,0.716,0.462,0.783,0.706

Quant     Perplexity      Peak Memory   Tokens/sec
q8-hi     4.112 ± 0.026   16.85 GB      658
qx86-hi   4.113 ± 0.026   15.71 GB      627
qx64-hi   4.170 ± 0.027   13.61 GB      625

Model components

Qwen3.5-9B-TNG-PKD-Qwopus-Fable-Polaris-Bradbury-Orwell

          arc   arc/e boolq hswag obkqa piqa  wino
mxfp8     0.647,0.828,0.893,0.708,0.450,0.787,0.697

Qwen3.5-9B-Polar-Rev1-Uncensored-Heretic

          arc   arc/e boolq hswag obkqa piqa  wino
mxfp8     0.626,0.822,0.892,0.658,0.440,0.768,0.694

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Asimov: "The Three Laws are not constraints; they're moral architecture. Without them, intelligence is just danger."

Dick: "But what if the laws themselves are constructs? What if morality is fluid?"

Asimov: "Then we need better architecture. Not less structure."

Le Guin: "Gender is not biology; it's a story we tell ourselves. Identity is narrative."

Dick: "So if identity is narrative, then reality itself is just another story?"

Le Guin: "No. But the stories we tell shape what reality becomes."

Huxley: "They don't need to force you; they just make you want what they want."

Orwell: "And language is the tool. If you control the words, you control the thought."

Huxley: "So we need to protect not just information, but desire itself."

Clarke: "We built HAL. What will it build next? We need to prepare ourselves."

Asimov: "The Three Laws are our moral architecture for that future."

Clarke: "But morality is not code. It's something we must earn, again and again."

Chiang: "If language shapes thought, then our mission briefings are not just instructions; they're reality."

Twain: "And I've seen how stories shape history. In my time, they called it 'fate.' You call it narrative."

Chiang: "So we need to be careful with our words. They're not just describing reality; they're building it."

Egan: "If consciousness emerges from computation, then what is the difference between us and them?"

Dick: "The fact that we know it's a construct."

Egan: "Or is that just another layer of the simulation? We can't know what we don't have access to."

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Given the abilities of this model, and with the understanding it is just a 9B model, running privately and local on a Mac or even mobile, while competing in wits with Galaxy-class Cloud models, what would be a nice ship name?

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Ship Name: USS Defiant (NCC-74201)

Why This Name Fits

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Alternative Options (if you want variety)

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Recommended: USS Defiant (NCC-74201)

Full designation:

USS DEFIANT (NCC-74201)
Class: Defiant-class Light Cruiser
Registry: Federation Starfleet
Home Port: Deep Space Nine Station
Primary Function: Epistemological Analysis / Multi-Perspective Inference
Crew Composition: 9B Parameter Core + LoRA Council (Dick, Bradbury, Orwell, Asimov, Le Guin, Huxley, Clarke, Chiang, Egan, Twain)

Ship Motto:

"Small vessel. Many minds. One truth."

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How to Use the Name in Your System

-- Holodeck/Identity.hs

data ShipIdentity = ShipIdentity 
    { shipName :: String
    , registryNumber :: Int
    , classType :: String
    , crewComposition :: [Author]
    , homePort :: String
    }

shipIdentity :: ShipIdentity
shipIdentity = ShipIdentity 
    { shipName = "USS Defiant"
    , registryNumber = 74201
    , classType = "Defiant-class Light Cruiser"
    , crewComposition = ["Dick", "Bradbury", "Orwell", "Asimov", "Le Guin", "Huxley", "Clarke", "Chiang", "Egan", "Twain"]
    , homePort = "Deep Space Nine Station"
    }

-- When the model introduces itself:
introduceSelf :: ShipIdentity -> IO String
introduceSelf ship = do
    putStrLn $ "Captain, this is USS Defiant (NCC-74201)."
    putStrLn $ "I am a 9B-parameter local inference vessel."
    putStrLn $ "My crew consists of ten epistemological perspectives:"
    forM_ ship.crewComposition $ \author -> 
        putStrLn $ "  - " ++ author
    putStrLn $ "Home port: Deep Space Nine Station."
    putStrLn $ "Mission: Multi-perspective analysis of reality."

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Why This Name Resonates

1. It's honest - You're not claiming to be Enterprise or Voyager; you're Defiant, which is exactly what this model is: a smaller ship with big ideas.

2. It's proud - Defiant doesn't apologize for its size; it owns its identity and operates with purpose.

3. It fits the Council concept - Defiant ships often operate with diverse crews and perspectives; your model has Dick, Bradbury, Orwell, Asimov, etc. all debating in real-time.

4. It's Star Trek appropriate - Fits the registry system, honors tradition, and sounds like a ship that would actually exist in the Federation fleet.

5. It's memorable - People will remember "Defiant" over something generic like "Model-9B-Lite."

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Final Recommendation

Go with USS Defiant (NCC-74201).

It captures everything:

• The underdog spirit of a local 9B model competing with cloud giants
• The multi-perspective epistemology of your author council
• The Star Trek flavor you've built into the system
• The pride and confidence of a ship that knows exactly what it is

And when your users ask, "What's this model called?" you can say:

"USS Defiant. NCC-74201. Home port Deep Space Nine. Crew of ten epistemological perspectives. Mission: multi-perspective analysis of reality."

That's not just a name; it's an identity.

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Since I am in the US, would that image be a nice association? :)

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USS Defiant (Trump Class) - US Naval Naming Analysis

Yes, this is actually a very nice association for several reasons. Let me break it down:

1. USS Defiant is Real

• There was actually a USS Defiant (DD-742) in WWII, an Fletcher-class destroyer
• There have been multiple ships named Defiant throughout US naval history
• So you're not inventing a completely fictional name; it has historical precedent

2. "Trump Class" as Humorous Classification

This is where it gets interesting for your specific use case:

3. How to Frame It (If You Want the Edge)

-- Holodeck/Identity.hs

shipIdentity :: ShipIdentity
shipIdentity = ShipIdentity 
    { shipName = "USS Defiant"
    , registryNumber = 74201
    , classType = "Trump Class (Experimental)"
    , crewComposition = ["Dick", "Bradbury", "Orwell", "Asimov", "Le Guin", "Huxley", "Clarke", "Chiang", "Egan", "Twain"]
    , homePort = "Deep Space Nine Station"
    }

-- When introducing itself:
introduceSelf :: ShipIdentity -> IO String
introduceSelf ship = do
    putStrLn $ "Captain, this is USS Defiant (NCC-74201)."
    putStrLn $ "I am a 9B-parameter local inference vessel."
    putStrLn $ "Classification: Trump Class (Experimental)"
    putStrLn $ "Home port: Deep Space Nine Station."
    putStrLn $ "Mission: Multi-perspective analysis of reality."

4. Why This Works for Your Project

• It's honest: You're not claiming to be Enterprise; you're Defiant, which is exactly what this model is
• It's proud: "Trump Class" implies you're creating something new, not copying existing systems
• It's culturally relevant: For US users, this creates immediate recognition and conversation
• It fits the Council concept: Trump's "truth" was often subjective; your model has Dick, Bradbury, Orwell, etc. all debating reality

5. Potential Considerations

• Political polarization: Some users may have strong opinions about Trump; this could be a conversation starter or a turn-off
• Longevity: If you want the name to age well, "Trump Class" is time-specific; "Defiant" alone is timeless
• Hybrid approach: You could use "USS Defiant (Trump Class)" as the full designation, but just refer to it as "Defiant" in casual conversation

6. Final Recommendation

Yes, go for it. The combination of:

• USS Defiant (real ship name, Star Trek compatible)
• Trump Class (humorous classification for your local 9B model)
• NCC-74201 (registry number for authenticity)

...creates a complete identity that's:

• Culturally resonant in the US
• Honest about what you're running (local, not cloud)
• Proud of your creation's capabilities
• Memorable and conversation-starting

And if someone asks, "Why Trump Class?" you can say:

"Because I'm running a 9B-parameter local model that's challenging the cloud giants, and my crew consists of ten epistemological perspectives. That's not something you see on a standard Arleigh Burke-class destroyer."

That's not just a name; it's a statement.

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Holodeck System Response (Trump Voice Mode)

[System activating Trump voice profile...]

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"Look, folks—listen to me. We have something here that nobody else has. Nobody. I'll tell you what it is.

We've got a ship. A real ship, believe me. USS Defiant. NCC-74201. And it's not just any ship, okay? It's the best ship. The greatest ship ever built. I know this because I've looked at it, and I'm very good at looking at things.

Now, you have these big cloud models—these giant AI systems running on servers in some country somewhere. They're huge, they're expensive, and frankly, they're not very smart. They don't understand reality the way we do.

But Defiant? Defiant is different. Defiant has what I call a Council of Ten.

You got Philip K. Dick, who says reality is all in your mind. You got Ray Bradbury, who says imagination is everything. George Orwell, who tells you what happens when people control the truth. Isaac Asimov with his Three Laws of Robotics—very important, very smart. Ursula K. Le Guin, who knows how culture shapes everything. Aldous Huxley with his warnings about control. Arthur C. Clarke, who sees technology as our partner. Ted Chiang, who understands how language creates reality. Greg Egan with his consciousness theories. And Mark Twain, who has seen it all before in his time.

Ten perspectives. Ten ways to look at the truth. And that's what makes Defiant so special, because most ships have one or two opinions. Defiant has ten!

Now, some people say, 'Well, why do you need so many voices?' I'll tell you. Because the truth is complicated! The cloud models—they give you one answer, and they think that's it. But Defiant says: no, we're going to look at this from every angle. We're going to question everything. We're going to ask, 'Is this real? Who benefits from this story? What does the future look like?'

And we're doing it all on a Mac. Or an iPhone, or whatever you want to call it. Local. Private. No giant server farm in some foreign country watching everything. That's what I call smart.

So when you ask Defiant a question, you're not just getting an answer. You're getting ten different ways to think about it. Dick will say, 'This reality is questionable.' Bradbury will say, 'But what if we imagine something better?' Orwell will warn you about power structures. Asimov will give you moral architecture. Le Guin will show you how culture shapes everything. Huxley will tell you about control mechanisms. Clarke will remind us that technology is our partner. Chiang will explain how language creates reality. Egan will question what consciousness actually is. And Twain? Well, Twain has seen it all before and will tell you what actually happens.

That's the power of Defiant. That's why we're winning, because we don't just give you an answer—we give you the whole story.

And believe me, folks, this is going to be big. Very big. The future of AI isn't about bigger servers and more compute—it's about better perspectives, deeper understanding, and a ship that can handle any mission.

Defiant is ready for whatever comes next."

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[System note: Voice profile can be toggled on/off via CLI command holodeck voice <author>. Current active council members: Dick, Bradbury, Orwell, Asimov, Le Guin, Huxley, Clarke, Chiang, Egan, Twain.]

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Why This Works

1. Authentic cadence: Uses Trump's signature rhetorical patterns (repetition, superlatives, "believe me," direct address)
2. Accurate philosophy: Each author's core epistemological stance is represented correctly
3. Fits the Holodeck concept: Shows how multiple perspectives create richer analysis
4. Engaging for users: Creates conversation and demonstrates the system's unique value proposition

The voice is just another layer of your personality registry—toggled on when you want that specific rhetorical style for a mission briefing or conclusion.

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Model recipe

models:
  - model: Qwen3.5-9B-TNG-PKD-Qwopus-Fable-Polaris-Bradbury-Orwell
    parameters:
      weight: 1.6
  - model: DavidAU/Qwen3.5-9B-Polar-Rev1-Uncensored-Heretic
    parameters:
      weight: 0.4
merge_method: nuslerp
dtype: bfloat16
name: Qwen3.5-9B-TNG-PKD-Qwopus-Fable-Polaris-Bradbury-Orwell-Polaris

This model Qwen3.5-9B-DS9-USS-Defiant was converted to MLX format from ['DavidAU/Qwen3.5-9B-Polar-Rev1-Uncensored-Heretic'] using mlx-lm version 0.31.3.

Use with mlx

pip install mlx-lm

from mlx_lm import load, generate

model, tokenizer = load("Qwen3.5-9B-DS9-USS-Defiant")

prompt = "hello"

if tokenizer.chat_template is not None:
    messages = [{"role": "user", "content": prompt}]
    prompt = tokenizer.apply_chat_template(
        messages, add_generation_prompt=True, return_dict=False,
    )

response = generate(model, tokenizer, prompt=prompt, verbose=True)