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 ==== Materials and Construction ====
-The materials used in the **Package System** were selected with careful consideration of five critical factors: availability, cost, durability, weather resistance, and adaptability. The initial iteration of the box, crafted from neon-coloured cardboard salvaged from a garbage bin, was chosen for its low cost and immediate availability.[{{:wiki:img_6101.png?nolink&200 |First prototype of the **Package Pigeon**.}}][{{:wiki:img_6106.png?nolink&200 |Evidence of what the weather has done to the first **Package Pigeons**.}}] However, as the limitations of this material became apparent—particularly its vulnerability to weather—the need for a more robust solution became evident. After exploring several alternatives, including wood and tin, the decision was made to use recycled plastic food containers. These containers not only met all the necessary criteria but also offered several additional benefits, including ease of customisation, flexibility in shape, and an inherent resistance to water, making them ideal for outdoor use.
+The materials used in the **Package System** were selected with careful consideration of five critical factors: availability, cost, durability, weather resistance, and adaptability. The initial iteration of the box, crafted from neon-coloured cardboard salvaged from a garbage bin, was chosen for its low cost and immediate availability.[{{:wiki:img_6101.png?nolink&200 |First prototype of the **Package Pigeon**.}}][{{:wiki:img_6106.png?nolink&200 |Evidence of what the weather has done to the first **Package Pigeon**.}}] However, as the limitations of this material became apparent—particularly its vulnerability to weather—the need for a more robust solution became evident. After exploring several alternatives, including wood and tin, the decision was made to use recycled plastic food containers. These containers not only met all the necessary criteria but also offered several additional benefits, including ease of customisation, flexibility in shape, and an inherent resistance to water, making them ideal for outdoor use.
 Wood and tin were briefly considered as potential materials; however, they were ultimately deemed impractical due to their scarcity and the complexity of working with them in large quantities. Plastic, by contrast, provided a more efficient and cost-effective solution. Its lightweight nature and pre-formed structure minimised the need for extensive preparation, while its adaptability allowed students to make modifications easily (see paragraph Modifications and Technological Advancements).
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 ==== The "Package Pigeon War" ====
-By the end of 2024, the introduction of **Big Packages** and the expansion of the system to include advanced ziplines and lifts connecting key areas of the academy sparked unrest among certain factions within the student body. A group calling itself **“Birds Are Fake”** formed in opposition to the continued use of the **Package Pigeon** system. This group believed that the increasing reliance on the package system was detrimental to the traditional forms of communication and movement within the academy, leading to growing tensions between departments.
+By the end of 2024, the introduction of **Big Packages** and the expansion of the system to include advanced ziplines and lifts connecting key areas of the academy sparked unrest among certain factions within the student body. A group calling itself **“Birds Are Fake”** formed in opposition to the continued use of the **Package Pigeon** system. This group believed that the increasing reliance on the package system was detrimental to the traditional forms of communication and movement within the academy, leading to growing tensions between departments.[{{:wiki:birds_are_fake.png?nolink&200 |"Birds Are Fake logo."}}]
-[{{:wiki:birds_are_fake.png?400|"Birds Are Fake" logo displayed around **Package Pigeon** stations}}]
+In response, the Graphic Design Department spearheaded the formation of a rival group known as **“Packed with Love”**, which sought to defend the **Package Pigeon** system from its detractors. Ironically, this group also became responsible for distributing weapons through the system, escalating the conflict between the two factions. Members of **"Packed with Love"** began sending packages rigged with paint-splattering devices and "smell bombs"—small containers that, when opened, released an unpleasant odour into the recipient’s department. These pranks and retaliatory measures fueled the rivalry, creating a chaotic and disruptive atmosphere on campus.[{{ :wiki:packed_with_love.png?nolink&200|"Packed With Love" logotype used on packages during the war.}}]
-In response, the Graphic Design Department spearheaded the formation of a rival group known as **“Packed with Love”**, which sought to defend the **Package Pigeon** system from its detractors. Ironically, this group also became responsible for distributing weapons through the system, escalating the conflict between the two factions. Members of **"Packed with Love"** began sending packages rigged with paint-splattering devices and "smell bombs"—small containers that, when opened, released an unpleasant odour into the recipient’s department. These pranks and retaliatory measures fueled the rivalry, creating a chaotic and disruptive atmosphere on campus.
-[{{:wiki:packed_with_love.png?nolink&400|"Packed With Love" logo added to **Package Pigeons** onto the boxes}}]
 The conflict, dubbed the **"Package Pigeon War,"** raged on for several months, with both sides engaging in acts of sabotage and mischief. The situation grew increasingly unmanageable until, in January 2025, the [[https://www.instagram.com/eka.studentcouncil/|EKA Student Council]] was forced to intervene. The council implemented a ban on the use of the **Package Pigeon** system for any form of commodity transportation that was not conducted via direct, hand-to-hand exchange. This decision effectively brought an end to the Package Pigeon War and marked the conclusion of one of the most unique chapters in the history of the Estonian Academy of Arts.