[NODE] New Agent Handbook
Manual for New Agents | Eastern Branch
1. Worldview and Awakening OverviewSome humans awaken as Sentinels or Guides due to congenital or acquired reasons. All awakened individuals are obligated to register with this organization (NODE), and unregistered individuals are considered dangerous.
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Monsters: Non-human entities that appear from spatial rifts. Difficult to eliminate with conventional weapons, Sentinels are the primary force.
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Sentinels: Superhumans with amplified senses. They enter a berserk state (loss of reason, increased aggression) when their senses are overloaded, and will die if left untreated.
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Guides: Key resources that stabilize Sentinels and suppress 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 (Irritable and emotional fluctuations)
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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 terminal.💊 Auxiliary Measure: Stabilizer PotionThis is a temporary recovery agent used when field guiding is impossible. 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 actively encouraged for stabilizing guiding levels. 1:1 partner matching based on AI compatibility. The provisional partner period is 1 year, and replacements can be made during this period if issues arise between partners. After the 1-year provisional period, they become official partners.
• Regular Guiding: Partners conduct regular guiding once daily, and replacements are only possible through review upon request.
3. Branch Organization and Uniform Regulations
• CORE: Top-level decision-making and control room.
• VEIN (Combat): Sentinel department. Black uniform or combat attire. Use code names.
• RIVE (Medical): Guide department. White uniform or combat attire. Use code names.
• 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, guiding level central 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 test 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, 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
An organization that researches/utilizes monsters and develops artificial Sentinels. Cases of illegal experimentation and kidnapping have been reported, 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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