Departments

Citizen-Level Departments
(Class-C+)

Department of Discovery

The Department of Discovery conducts experiments and research on anomalies that are contained by ARI. Their goal is to understand and study these anomalies in order to learn more about their properties and potential uses. This may include analyzing data, designing and performing experiments, and collaborating with other researchers to share knowledge and resources. Researchers from the Department of Discovery regularly go out into the world to try and discover more anomalies in order to contain them with assistance from the Squadrons Department.

Department of Armed Security

The Department of Armed Security is responsible for the protection and security of facilities owned and operated by Anomalous Research Inc. They handle the guarding of these facilities and act as the first line of defense against hostile forces, whether they are internal or external threats. This includes maintaining security protocols, monitoring surveillance equipment, and responding to security breaches or alarms. They may also be responsible for training and managing security personnel, and coordinating with other departments to ensure the overall security of the organization.

Business-Level Departments
(Class-B+)

External Relations Office

External Relation Office's at Anomalous Research Inc. are in charge of maintaining diplomatic relations with Group of Interests, enforcing the External Codex, and investigating into Group of Interests on-site. While off-site External Relation Office's will be in charge of partnerships, creation of new Group of Interests, keeping Group of Interests updated, and in charge of advertisement campaigns. These diplomats are the pen of External Relation Offices.

Specialized Units/Branches

The Sentinels
- In charge of the safety of said diplomats when dealing with hostile Group of Interests, performing own diplomatic tasks. They are the sword of External Relation Offices.

Advanced-Level Departments
(Class-A+)

Judiciary Office

The Presidium of Intelligence at Anomalous Research Inc. collaborates with the Department of Armed Security and the Task Force Agency to ensure comprehensive security. Their role involves overseeing operations, managing budgets, and ensuring safety compliance. Administratively, they contribute to maintaining facilities, equipment, and logistical operations for a secure working environment. As guardians of organizational security, the bureau monitors activities, enforces protocols, and conducts investigations. Their role in fostering foreign relations aligns with a commitment to a broader safety landscape. Responsible for preserving the confidentiality of classified information and issuing security clearances, the bureau plays a central role in Anomalous Research Inc.'s operational resilience.

Specialized-Level Departments
(Class-S+)

Office of The Founder

Office of The Founder in Anomalous Research Inc. are the Board of Advisors of ARI as a whole. They are in charge of site proposals, and choosing who becomes a high rank including Class-S, Class-V, and rarely Class-Z. They consist of the highest ranking individuals of the other departments.

Scrapped/Abandoned Departments

Department of Facility Management

The Department of Facility Management is responsible for the overall administration and management of facilities owned and operated by Anomalous Research Inc. They are in charge of overseeing the everyday operations and duties of all departments within the facilities. This includes managing budgets, allocating resources, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. They also handle the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment, and coordinate with other departments to ensure that the facilities are running smoothly. They may also be responsible for providing training and support to employees, and ensuring that the facilities are secure and safe for everyone.

Anomalous Research Defense Force

The Anomalous Research Defense Force is the corporation's main military force, comprised of the best of the best in their field. They have their own respective branches that all specialize in different fields and are considered the best of the best in that field.

Specialized Units/Branches

Infantry Corps (IC)
Hazardous Operations (HO)
Military Police (MP)
Special Forces (SF)

Department of Facility Management (Original)

The Department of Facility Management is responsible for the overall administration and management of facilities owned and operated by Anomalous Research Inc. They are in charge of overseeing the everyday operations and duties of all departments within the facilities. This includes managing budgets, allocating resources, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. They also handle the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment, and coordinate with other departments to ensure that the facilities are running smoothly. They may also be responsible for providing training and support to employees, and ensuring that the facilities are secure and safe for everyone.

Squadrons Department / Task Force Agency

The Squadrons Department is responsible for handling specialized tasks and operations for Anomalous Research Inc. They are organized into different squadrons, each with their own specific responsibilities and capabilities. These squadrons are designed to handle a wide range of tasks, from reconnaissance and surveillance, to containment and neutralization of anomalies. The department is composed of 4 squadrons: Task Force One, The Shepherds, The Centauris, and [CLASSIFIED] . Each of these squadrons is led by a commanding officer and is equipped with the necessary personnel, equipment, and resources to carry out their assigned tasks. They are specially trained to handle unique situations and are often called upon to perform high-risk operations.

Current Squadrons

Squadron "Task Force One"

Squadron "The Shepherds"

Squadron "[CLASSIFIED]"

Squadron "The Centauris"

Department of Judicial Operations

The Department of Judicial Operations (DOJO) within Anomalous Research Inc. serves a dual purpose. Its primary mission is to safeguard the integrity of the Founder while ensuring transparency and protection for the Class-Z Council's authority and power within ARI. DOJO operates in the shadows, orchestrating the delicate balance between ARI's secrecy and its powerful internal governance.

DOJO's covert activities involve managing and concealing ARI's operations from the rest of the world. They ensure that the extraordinary anomalies under ARI's purview remain hidden, allowing the organization to continue its work without drawing unwanted attention. Simultaneously, DOJO provides support and legal cover for the Class-Z Council, allowing them to exert control over ARI's resources and direction.

This intricate dance between secrecy, authority, and protection is DOJO's true purpose, concealed from all but those with Class-Z clearance. It is a vital cog in ARI's machinery, ensuring the continued existence of this enigmatic organization in a world oblivious to the extraordinary hidden within its midst.