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+# OMNL (Omniversal Meta Network Layer)
+
+**Status**: ✅ **Active**  
+**Monorepo Structure**: This project is a submodule in the **Elemental_Imperium** monorepository.
+
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+OMNL (Omniversal Meta Network Layer) is a core component of the Elemental Imperium infrastructure, which is 1/3 of the DBIS Tripartite Body.
+
+---
+
+## Purpose
+
+OMNL provides omniversal meta network layer services for the DBIS ecosystem. Details to be documented.
+
+---
+
+## Relationship to Elemental Imperium
+
+OMNL is managed as part of the Elemental Imperium monorepo:
+
+```
+Elemental_Imperium/
+└── OMNL/                      # This project (submodule)
+```
+
+---
+
+## Integration with DBIS
+
+OMNL integrates with:
+- **dbis_core**: Core banking system
+- **smom-dbis-138**: Blockchain infrastructure
+- **Elemental Imperium**: Parent monorepo infrastructure
+- **DBIS Tripartite Body**: Governance structure
+
+---
+
+## Project Structure
+
+Structure to be documented.
+
+---
+
+## Status
+
+**Current Status**: Active  
+**Monorepo**: Elemental Imperium  
+**Documentation**: To be completed
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated**: 2025-01-27  
+**Parent Monorepo**: Elemental_Imperium
+