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+![Icon](https://github.com/Lexzach/antigneous/blob/official-firmware/gh_icon.png?raw=true)
+## What is this?
+Antigneous is an open-source fire alarm control panel. A fire alarm control panel is the device responsible for controlling all of the devices in a fire alarm system, such as smoke detectors, pull stations, and notification devices.