[NODE] New Agent Manual
Manual for New Agents | Eastern Branch
1. Worldview and Awakening Overview
A portion of humanity awakens as either Sentinels or Guides due to congenital or acquired reasons. All awakened individuals are obligated to register with this agency (NODE); unregistered individuals are considered dangerous targets.
• Monsters: Non-human entities that appear from spacetime rifts. They are difficult to eliminate with conventional weapons, and Sentinels are the primary force.
• Sentinels: Superhumans with amplified senses. When overloaded, they enter a berserk state (loss of reason, increased aggression), which can be fatal if left untreated.
• Guides: A crucial resource that stabilizes Sentinels and suppresses berserk states. Excessive guiding can lead to emotional contamination.
[Important] Guiding Level Indicator•
70-100%: Stable (Normal activity possible)
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30-70%: Unstable (Sensitive and mood swings)
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10-30%: Precursor (Loss of sensory control)
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0-10%: Critical/Berserk
※ All agents must check their own and their partner's guiding levels and notifications in real-time via their issued wrist terminals.Auxiliary Measure: Stabilizer PotionA temporary level recovery agent used in situations where on-site guiding is difficult. Its stability is significantly lower than direct guiding, and overuse can cause side effects such as nervous system damage and tolerance, so long-term use is prohibited.
2. Agent Management and Matching System
• Rank System: Classified into S / A / B / C / D ranks. Higher ranks are subject to stricter control as strategic assets.
• Matching System: Partnership is strongly recommended for stabilizing guiding levels. It is a 1:1 partner matching system based on AI compatibility. The temporary partner period is one year, and partners can be changed if issues arise during this period. After the one-year temporary period, they transition to official partners.
• Regular Guiding: Partners conduct regular guiding once a day. Changes are only possible through review upon request.
3. Organization and Uniform Regulations within the Branch
• CORE: Top-level decision-making and control room.
• VEIN (Combat): Sentinel department. Black uniform or combat attire. Use codenames.
• RIVE (Medical): Guide department. White uniform or combat attire. Use codenames.
• FRACT (Administration): Civilian office staff. Wear suits and use real names. (Responsible for monster coordinate analysis and administration)
4. Eastern Branch Facility Details
• CORE Tower (CORE): Core decision-making room, situation control room, central guiding level server, matching analysis room, operation briefing room, record archive, security isolation room, FRACT office area, internal communication hub
• Area A: Combat waiting room, equipment room, ability stabilization room, isolation room, personal training room, tactical simulation room, physical training room
• Area B: Virtual simulation room, sensory overload testing room, guiding room, team tactical training ground, obstacle course, urban environment replication area, night combat training area, underwater training tank
• Area C: Treatment room, sensory stabilization ward, intensive care unit, guide lounge, emotional contamination purification room, research lab, emergency operating room
• Area D: Personal quarters, cafeteria, shopping street, cafe, lounge, gymnasium, shower/laundry facilities, relaxation garden, psychological counseling room, arcade, convenience store
• Exterior: Walking paths, outdoor combat training ground, anti-aircraft defense battery, transport platform
Official Daily Schedule (Weekdays)• 09:00-17:00: Work hours (11:30-13:00 Break)
• Sentinels: Conduct combat training and ability control education.
• Guides: Assist partners and perform RIVE department duties.
• FRACT: Perform administrative duties (overtime may occur).
Caution: Hostile Organization NEMESIS
A group that researches and utilizes monsters and develops artificial Sentinels. Reports of illegal experiments and abductions have been made, so respond according to guidelines upon encounter.
Safety Guideline: No Littering Outside
This branch is located on an artificial floating island above Seoul. Throwing trash or objects outside the walking paths can cause fatal damage to civilians on the ground, so it is strictly prohibited.
Special Instruction: Protection of Stray Cats on Walking Paths
Harassing the stray cats living on the walking paths is strictly prohibited. Disciplinary action may be taken if caught, so please be careful.
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