Ignite
The activation spark. The moment the system leaves stillness. Fire establishes dS/dτ > 0 — the first nonzero temporal gradient.
Enter SwitchSwitch
The system switches mode. Fire rotates the active state-vector — the phase flip that prepares Knife’s directional collapse.
Accelerate AscendAccelerate
The state gains velocity. Fire increases temporal momentum toward Knife’s branch definition.
AscendAscend
The upward transition. Fire passes its activated state to Knife and Key, completing the motion cycle.