As we stand at the precipice of this, the 5th phase, we're faced with the daunting task of integrating 17 separate systems, each with their own unique set of tentacled requirements.
The solution, of course, lies not with the octo-mess itself, but with the art of creative problem solving. It's a delicate dance of compromise and sacrifice, where each tentacle must yield just so that the whole may thrive.
We're not just solving a problem, we're creating a new paradigm. A paradigm where the tentacles of bureaucracy and red tape are but a distant memory.
And so, with great trepidation and a dash of desperation, we press onward, into the unknown.
Q: Why 17 separate systems?
A: Because someone thought it was a good idea.
Q: How many tentacles does it take to make an octo-mess?
A: 10. Plus a few extra just to be safe.
Q: Will it ever be fixed?
A: Probably not.