You are now a member of one of the most vital organizations on known earth. You have no need to fully understand how or why we operate. What you do need to understand is how important your mission is. To protect mankind from the unknown and unnatural.
All around the world, there are a numerous amount of anomalous events and beings that exist outside of what is considered normal by modern day standards. These strange occurrences potentially pose a significant threat to global security and human safety. Referred to simply as 'The Foundation' we are an agency that operates around the world and beyond any jurisdiction to maintain the safety and independence of humanity from extraterrestrial and extradimensional threats. In the past humankind has been at the mercy of these defiances of science and nature. But we have now reached a stage in our history where we can begin to control, contain, and understand these anomalies.
Using the most advanced technology known to man and a considerable amount of resources provided by faithful governments worldwide, the Foundation strives to observe preternatural and supernatural phenomena, develop new theories of science based on their observable behavior, and contain or terminate potentially dangerous phenomena if and when possible. Any one or any thing that obstructs the Foundations goals is to be neutralized immediately and without prejudice.
In order to preserve global security and public safety, all materials regarding the Foundation, it's operations, or any events that are considered anomalous are expressly classified and forbidden from public knowledge. Any civilian or uncleared personnel with intelligence on the Foundation or any classified information is to be tracked, detained, questioned, and neutralized if deemed a threat.
Personnel Classifications
Within the Foundation, there are several different branches, each tasked with a different responsibility concerning anomalous events. Each department specializes in a different field in which to handle said events. Foundation personnel are given security clearances which represent the highest level or type of information to which they can be granted access. However, having any given clearance level does not automatically grant access to all information at that level: personnel are only granted access to information on a "need-to-know" basis and at the discretion of the designated disclosure officer overseeing their respective departments.
⓵Test Subject - Many specimen contained by the foundation require human interaction to be properly maintained. There are also instances where human interaction with a specimen is required for the purposes of research and better understanding. In any of these or similar scenarios, a 'Test Subject' class personnel will be assigned to the task. Test subjects work first hand with specimen and require no information other then that of which they are assigned to interact with. Do to the hazardous nature of working in close proximity to anomalous events, test subjects serve as a expendable resource and help stem the loss of vital staff. Test subjects are typically drawn from volunteers that were previously homeless or serving a prison sentence. Test subjects live on site and are provided with food, shelter, entertainment, and any accoutrements deemed necessary for healthy living until such time that they expire, retire, or are terminated.
⓶Researcher - Drawn from the ranks of the smartest and best-trained research scientists from around the world, 'Researcher' class personnel are responsible for the study of anomalous specimens observed and contained by the Foundation. Featuring specialists in every field imaginable, researchers strive to gain a better understanding of the unexplained anomalies and how they operate. Using their intelligence and experience, researchers have the authority to perform tests on any specimen as long as the goals of attaining more information are in mind.
⓷Security Officer - Tasked with the duty of on-site security, 'Security Officer' class personnel are the first defense in the event of a breach of containment, assault from outside organizations, or any other on-site emergency situation. Primarily recruited from military and law enforcement, security officers are trained in the use of many types of weapons and martial arts. When guarding specimens, these personnel are only briefed on the the facts necessary for re-containment and neutralization of said specimens, as well as a myriad of contingency plans in the event of unsuccessful re-containment.
⓸Field Agent - Though the Foundation maintains a vast library of efficiently contained anomalous specimens, there are still a vast and ultimately unknown number of specimen that remain uncontained. In order to locate and if possible acquire these lose anomalies, the Foundation dispatches 'Field Agent' class personnel. Field agents have access to any type of transport or mobilization deemed necessary for the quick and efficient capture of specimen. These personnel are constantly traveling around the world, always on assignment to catch another anomaly. They get their orders via coded telecommunication and are only briefed on the facts necessary for locating and safely transporting specimens.
⓹Emergency Containment Specialist - There are certain specimen that cannot be easily maintained via traditional Foundation standards. In these cases or in the case of newly acquired specimen, 'Emergency Containment Specialist' class personnel or the 'ECS core' for short, is deployed to assess and facilitate the procedures that will be necessary for the immediate containment of said specimen. Sometimes deployed with field agents, the first directive of these personnel is to establish an initial containment around the phenomenon and transport it to the nearest Foundation facility. Once a stable form of containment has been implemented, ECS personnel work with researchers to erect a more efficient and permanent containment protocol.
⓺Intelligence Operative - Responsible for information security, such as making sure that sensitive documents are not misplaced and that the facility's computer systems are safe from outside intrusion, 'Intelligence Operative' class personnel, nicknamed 'Hushmen' by other Foundation staff, are assigned the task of keeping the Foundation a secret. Generally mysterious in nature, even to other personnel, Hushmen are given open access to any and all restricted files within the Foundation with the sole purpose of keeping it from the eyes of the public, as well as the existence of any anomalous specimen. Rarely dealing with any specimen at all, The Hushmen only concern themselves with secrecy. Even if this means the neutralization of civilians or the Foundations own staff.
⓻Department Administrator - Each branch of the Foundation is managed by a single 'Department Administrator' class personnel or 'Admin' for short. Being the highest-ranking personnel at that location, they are responsible for the continued, safe operation of the department and any specimen or objectives it is responsible for. Admins are rarely allowed direct access to anomalies accept in the event of emergencies or given clearance from a Foundation Head due to their essential roles in the functionality of the site. In the event of a breach of containment, these personnel are to be immediately evacuated or escorted by Security Officers to an on-site class B safe zone until facility safety has been reestablished.
⓼Foundation Head - Overseeing all Foundation operations worldwide and directing its long-term strategic plans, the 'Foundation Head' class personnel must consist of only and at least five members at any given time, with a sixth member trained, briefed, and ready to serve in the event of the loss of an original member. With complete access to all information regarding anomalies in and out of containment, Foundation Heads are the most vital members within the ranks of all personnel. Due to the sensitivity of their positions, the identities of all Foundation heads is classified. Instead they keep their appearance hidden and are referred to by predesignated aliases; Zeus, Odin, Exodus, Hyperion, Elohim.
Personnel Application
Name - First and last name with middle name if applicable. In most cases, personnel are given a numerical designation to which they are refereed to by higher ranking officers. This does not effect them having their own name.
Age - Nobody under the age 18 or over the age of 65 is permitted class rank higher then 'test subject.' It is unlikely that the Foundation will seek personel from age groups considered too old or young unless circumstances deem otherwise.
Gender - Male or Female. Entities displaying no form of gender should be detained and classified as a anomalous specimen.
Class - Refer to section 'Personnel Classifications' above.
Appearance - A photograph or thoroughly written description of applicant is required.
Information - A description of the applicants history, personality, and any other details considered relevant to the application process.
Personnel Database
Polyester Homes ⓻
Christian Aulurien Cross ⓸
Flint white ⓷
Lucetta Josephine O'Dule ⓶
John Charles Alexander ⓶
Phoebe Sophie Jones ⓶
Markus Geist ⓵
Sanja Grimaldi ⓹
Alphaeus Vortigern ⓺
Tyler Finch ⓵
Rules and Regulations
➊Post appropriately. No OOC in the IC. No IC in the OOC. No anything in the specimen database. Also don't use excessive amounts of or large sized images, exceptionally vulgar language, or out of context disputes.
➋Wait for character sheet acceptance by a thread gm before proceeding to the IC.
➌Use common sense. This rule is the biggest although it should also be the easiest to follow.
➍Try to have fun. I can't force fun on you but if you're not having fun here, then what are you doing here?
The Foundation is still undergoing maintenance and construction. Please be patient as full site operations will commence shortly. -SIN
Disclaimer: Direct inspiration for this thread comes from Warehouse 13, Area 51, SCP, Section 9, and other similar themed news, television, and internet productions. Credits given respectively. Thank you.
