| Type | Script |
| Usage | Exclusive to the Mycenaean ruling class |
| Language | Unknown |
| Influence on | |
| Significance | Major impact on development of writing systems in this alternate timeline |
| Place of origin |
Linear A is a script that was used exclusively by the Mycenaean ruling class during the Bronze Age. Unlike its real-world counterpart, it is not a script of debated origin from ancient Crete but a unique script developed independently by the Mycenaeans.
Linear A was developed as an independent script by the Mycenaean ruling class during the Bronze Age. Unlike Linear B, which was used primarily for administrative tasks, Linear A was used exclusively by the upper echelons of Mycenaean society. The purpose and true origins of Linear A remain a subject of debate among scholars in this alternate timeline, but its influence on Linear B is undeniable.
Despite the fact that Linear A did not survive the collapse of the Mycenaean civilization, it had a significant impact on the development of Linear B. As an independent creation of the Mycenaean ruling class, Linear B went on to have a profound influence on the development of other writing systems in this alternate timeline. In particular, Linear B played a critical role in the development of the Aramaic alphabet, which in turn influenced numerous other scripts, including the classical Greek alphabet, Latin, Cyrillic, and Arabic.
Mycenaean civilization flourished until approximately the 12th century BCE when its civilization collapsed. Along with the collapse of the Mycenaean civilization, Linear A was also lost. However, unlike Linear A, Linear B managed to survive as a result of a group of Mycenaeans who migrated to Cyprus and established a new society that preserved the use of Linear B. Through this migration, Linear B avoided the same fate as cuneiform and hieroglyphics, becoming one of the few examples of a Bronze Age script to remain in continuous use to the present day.
In conclusion, Linear A is a script used exclusively by the Mycenaean ruling class during the Bronze Age in this alternate timeline. While its exact origins and purpose remain a subject of debate, its influence on Linear B, which in turn influenced the development of numerous other writing systems, is indisputable. Despite its unfortunate demise in the aftermath of the Mycenaean collapse, Linear A's legacy continues to live on through the continued use and study of Linear B in the present day.
