The universal symbol of a Happy Galaxy, consisting of three pillars (uprights) and two bails (crossbars)

It is also the key to the slo-time envelope that the planet Krikkit was placed in at the end of the Krikkit Wars to prevent them from destroying the universe again.



  AgAgAg AuAuAu
  AgAgAg AuAuAu
 SSS   PPP   WWW
 SSS   PPP   WWW
 SSS   PPP   WWW
 SSS   PPP   WWW
 SSS   PPP   WWW
 SSS   PPP   WWW
 SSS   PPP   WWW
 SSS   PPP   WWW
 SSS   PPP   WWW
 SSS   PPP   WWW
 SSS   PPP   WWW
 SSS   PPP   WWW

S: The Steel Pillar, representing the Strength and Power of the Galaxy

This pillar was found as Marvin's artificial leg on Sqornshellous Zeta.

P: The Plastic Pillar, representing the forces of Science and Reason in the Galaxy

This pillar was found as the Argabuthon Scepter of Justice.

W: The Wooden Pillar, representing the forces of Nature and Spirituality

This pillar was the ashes presented as a trophy at Lords Cricket Grounds


Au: The Golden Bail of Prosperity

This bail was found as the core of the Infinite Improbability Drive in the starship Heart of Gold

Ag: The Silver Bail of Peace

This bail was found as the Rory Award for the Most Gratuitous Use of the Word "Belgium" in a Serious Screenplay at the disreputable flying cocktail party.



Info from Life, the Universe, and Everything by Douglas Adams. Chapter 8.

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