“The Tristero System” (concept)

"The Tristero System" is a fictional underground communication network devised by author Don DeLillo in his novel *Pale Fire*. It serves as a covert, possibly clandestine system of messages and symbols used by a secret society or group to communicate across distances or conceal information from outsiders. The concept explores themes of hidden networks, information control, and the power of symbols beyond their surface meaning. While entirely fictional, it reflects real-world ideas about covert communication, the persistence of secret societies, and the way messages can be encoded in ways that challenge readers to uncover deeper layers of meaning.