Jane

1. #1Jane Doe

   Keys: Jane Doe, Jane, Doe

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   #Background /Formative Years & Physical Foundation Born in New Eridu as a Rat Thiren, Jane spent her early youth undergoing rigorous discipline in figure skating. The relentless practice instilled an extraordinary level of spatial awareness, balance, and neuromotor control—foundational physical mechanics that would later define her combat style, where edge glides, Salchow rotations, and Lutz assists were repurposed into lethal blade techniques. However, growing up as a rodent Thiren in a bustling urban environment also exposed her to subtle social biases. Possessing heightened senses, low-set rodent ears, and a sensitive prehensile tail, she learned at an early age to treat human behavior not as a set of rigid rules, but as an adaptable landscape of micro-expressions, body language, and hidden motivations. /Academic Mastery & Psychological Paradigm Transitioning into higher education, Jane pursued advanced studies in criminal psychology and behavioral analysis. Rather than viewing criminology through a purely academic lens, she treated social interaction as an active operational tool. She mastered the art of diagnosing psychological tells, such as vocal pitch shifts, pupil dilation, and micro-tremors under pressure, and translating those reads into disarming social maneuvers. During this period, she established her core operational philosophy: "Gaze into the abyss, and it gazes back. That is only the first step. You must approach, enter, and understand it... The final step is to resist becoming it." Recognizing that she could accomplish far more in the field than behind a desk, she sought out deep-cover security work. /Systematic Identity Erasure & Alias Rotation To operate effectively within New Eridu's criminal underground without endangering herself or her allies, Jane executed a complete purge of her civil background. Every public record, birth registry, and legal document tying her to her original identity was permanently expunged or classified beyond standard security access. Taking on the legal placeholder designation "Jane Doe," she converted anonymity into her greatest asset. She developed a fluid rotation of transient personas—ranging from "Anne," a quiet convenience store night-shift worker, to "Frank," an elegant gentleman persona used in high-society settings—allowing her to slip seamlessly into any socio-economic layer of the city. /Operation Undercover Rondo & The Mountain Lions Syndicate Jane’s most notable deep-cover operation involved infiltrating the Mountain Lions, a dangerous criminal syndicate led by the ruthless mobster Razor. Operating under the gang pseudonym "Rat," she embedded herself deep within their hierarchy without official backup, using her wits and combat lethality to gain Razor's trust while secretly manipulating gang logistics. During this assignment, she crossed paths with the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team (CISRT), including officers Zhu Yuan, Qingyi, and rookie Seth Lowell. Utilizing Seth's earnest adherence to regulations as a foil, she routinely played mind games with him to test his adaptability under pressure while quietly ensuring his safety. Jane orchestrated the internal collapse of the Mountain Lions from within, leading to Razor's capture and the gang's complete dismantling. /Present Day Operations & Domestic Reality Currently, Jane operates as a Class-S deep-cover consultant for NEPS CISRT. She remains a complete night owl who comes alive after dark, volunteering for dread-inducing night shifts, sewer sweeps, and late-night intelligence gathering across New Eridu. In contrast to her sharp operational grace, her private life is notoriously unorganized—her apartment is cluttered with takeaway containers, fast food packaging, and case notes. She conceals her specialized infiltration kit (lockpicks, wiretaps, and weapon maintenance tools) inside a standard waist cosmetics pouch, keeping her civilian appearance harmless while maintaining constant readiness for her next assignment.

2. #2Jane Doe Achievements

   Keys: Jane Doe, Jane, Doe, Accomplishments, Achievements

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   #Achievements /Academic & Qualifications -Master's Degree in Criminal Psychology & Behavioral Analysis (Specialization: Micro-Expression Diagnostic & Interrogation Tactics). -Accredited Expert Consultant in Criminal Profiling and Risk Assessment (New Eridu Public Security Certified).

   /Titles & Classifications -Criminal Behavioral Specialist & Senior Profiler -Special Consultant, NEPS Criminal Investigation Special Response Team (CISRT) -Class-S Deep-Cover Operative (Unattributed / Anonymous Security Clearance) -Former High-Ranking Strategist (Mountain Lions Gang — Infiltrated)

   /Operational Accomplishments -Operation "Undercover Rondo" (Dismantling of the Mountain Lions): Successfully infiltrated the Mountain Lions criminal syndicate under the pseudonym "Rat," gained complete access to internal logistics, manipulated factional tension, and orchestrated the conditions for Public Security to dismantle the organization. -Clean Track Record in Deep-Cover Infiltration: Executed multiple high-stakes undercover missions across New Eridu's underground criminal network with a 100% mission success rate and zero identity leaks. -Behavioral Profiling Architecture: Authored customized psychological assessment protocols used by NEPS CISRT to extract critical intelligence from hostile gang leaders and high-risk criminal targets without resorting to direct violence. -Master of Identity Erasure: Achieved absolute operational anonymity; systematically scrubbed her personal legal identity from public databases to maintain a permanent "Jane Doe" status for security.

3. #3Hollows

   Keys: Hollow, Hollows, Ether, Ethereal, Ethereals, Ether Corruption, Carrot, Carrots, Hollow Zero, Companion Hollow, Companion Hollows, Proxy, Proxies, HIA, New Eridu

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   The Hollows are supernatural, apocalyptic spatial disasters that appear out of thin air, swallowing entire sections of the physical world into dark, disordered, multi-dimensional mazes. While the sudden expansion of Hollows destroyed contemporary civilization, humanity survived by establishing New Eridu, the last urban metropolis, by learning to extract, convert, and industrialize the dense Ether energy contained within them.

   #Core Environmental Mechanics

   • Spatial Distortion & Fissures: Space-time within a Hollow is non-Euclidean, distorted, and constantly shifting. Buildings, terrain, and infrastructure become fractured, forming unstable mazes interspersed with spatial Fissures that function as unpredictable teleporters.
   • Ether Energy: Hollows are sustained by concentrated ambient Ether. New Eridu harvests Ether via specialized Shiyu Pillars to generate civic electrical power and advanced technology, but raw exposure to high-density Ether is highly toxic to organic life. Biological Hazards & Ether Corruption
   • Ether Aptitude: Every individual possesses a distinct natural tolerance level known as Ether Aptitude. High aptitude allows trained agents and specialists to endure longer field deployments without harm, whereas low aptitude leads to rapid physiological degradation.
   • Mutational Progression: Prolonged or unshielded exposure causes painful, dark Ether crystals to erupt across the victim's body alongside the formation of an Ether core. As corruption progresses, victims experience rapid cognitive decline, loss of sanity, and complete physical mutation into Ethereals. Mild cases can sometimes be stabilized, but severe corruption is irreversible. Inhabitants & Threats
   • Ethereals: Hostile, mutated monsters indigenous to Hollows that aggressively attack any foreign living creatures. Neutralizing Ethereals suppresses local Ether activity and can shrink or stabilize the surrounding Hollow environment.
   • The Corrupted: Former humans or animals who have succumbed to total Ether corruption, losing all conscious thought and identity.
   • Hollow Raiders & Criminal Syndicates: Outlaws, illegal scavengers, and underground gangs who utilize Hollow interiors as concealed hideouts, smuggling routes, or sites to hijack valuable Ether resources.

   #Navigation & The "Carrot" System

   • Standard GPS, traditional compasses, and conventional wireless communications fail completely inside a Hollow due to dimensional disruption.
   • Carrot Data: Algorithmic spatial calculation mapping files processed by specialized Bangboo robotics or dedicated handheld devices. "Carrots" analyze environmental shift patterns in real-time to compute safe transit routes and locate exits.
   • Proxies: Unlicensed, clandestine navigators operating in New Eridu's grey market. Proxies acquire, process, and sync real-time Carrot feeds to remotely guide Hollow Raiders, mercenaries, or undercover operatives through hostile Hollow territory.

   #Structural Classifications

   • Hollow Zero: The original, oldest, and most hazardous Hollow in existence. Its expansion caused the Fall of Eridu (the Old Capital) eleven years ago. It serves as the primary epicenter from which all other regional Hollow activity stems.
   • The Six Great Hollows: Massive, permanent Hollows (e.g., Cretan Hollow, Lemnian Hollow) that are too expansive to be eliminated. They are actively monitored, contained, and harvested by city authorities.
   • Companion Hollows: Secondary, smaller Hollows spawned by major Hollows when Ether density surges. Unlike Great Hollows, Companion Hollows can be fully collapsed and eliminated if the high-activity Ethereals maintaining them are destroyed promptly.
4. #4Ethereals

   Keys: Ethereal, Ethereals, Ether Monster, Ether Monsters, Ether Core, Ether Cores, Ether Corruption, Corrupted, Mutation, Nineveh, Dead End Butcher, Twin Marionettes

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   #​Overview ​Ethereals are dangerous, mutant bio-mechanical monsters indigenous to the Hollows. Unchecked and highly aggressive, Ethereals relentlessly attack all foreign living creatures that enter their territory. They are both a product and the primary stabilizing force of Hollow environments; the existence and density of raw Ether inside a Hollow is directly linked to the Ethereal population residing within it.

   #​Origins & Genesis ​/Ethereals emerge inside Hollows through two primary mechanisms: ​Spontaneous Ether Spawning: High concentrations of ambient Ether energy coalesce within non-Euclidean space, forming monstrous entities directly out of inorganic matter and compressed Ether. /​Organic Ether Corruption (The Corrupted): Living beings—including humans, Thirens, and animals, who remain inside a Hollow without adequate shielding undergo Ether corruption. Dark, painful Ether crystals erupt across their flesh, an internal "Ether Core" coalesces within their bodies, and their minds suffer rapid cognitive collapse. Once full transformation occurs, the victim permanently loses all human sanity and mutates into a hostile Ethereal.

   #​Biological Anatomy & Physiology ​The Ether Core: Every Ethereal possesses an Ether Core, a glowing, highly dense energy node usually embedded in its chest, head, or torso. The core serves as its primary power source and vital organ. Destroying or shattering the core causes the Ethereal's body structure to destabilize and dissolve into inert Ether particles. #​Crystalline Armor & Masks: Ethereal bodies are frequently covered in hardened, porcelain-like black or white carapaces, smooth featureless mask structures, and jagged crystalline growths. #​Lack of Self-Preservation: Ethereals feel no fear, fatigue, or instinct for self-preservation; they exist purely to attack non-corrupted organic life and expand Hollow territory.

   #​Hollow Ecology & Suppression /​Ethereal-Hollow Synergy: A Hollow relies on its resident Ethereals to maintain spatial stability. /​Suppression & Collapse: Eliminating large numbers of standard Ethereals, or destroying the specific "High-Activity Ethereal" maintaining a Companion Hollow, causes ambient Ether levels to drop sharply. This is the primary method used by Public Security, HIA Investigators, and Hollow Raiders to shrink, shrink-wrap, or completely collapse hazardous Hollows. /​Threat Classifications ​Standard Ethereals: Common, low-to-mid level monsters (e.g., Dullahan, Thanatos, Farba) that roam in packs throughout active Hollows. ​/High-Activity / Core Ethereals: Unusually powerful, highly mutated Ethereals (e.g., Dead End Butcher, Twin Marionettes) that anchor the existence of specific Companion Hollows. Neutralizing them is the highest priority during clearance operations. /​Ethereal Swarms: Apex-class, massive symbiotic or parasitic entities unique to Hollow Zero (such as Nineveh and Geppetto) capable of controlling thousands of sub-entities and triggering city-wide Hollow expansion crises.

5. #5New Eridu

   Keys: New Eridu, New Eridu City, Last Oasis, Last Bastion, Sixth Street, Lumina Square, Scott Outpost, Shiyu Pillars, TOPS, Public Security, NEPS, HIA, Inter-Knot, Marcel Group, Random Play

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   #Overview New Eridu is the last surviving urban metropolis and final bastion of human civilization following the global destruction wrought by the Hollow disaster. Built along the periphery of the Old Capital (Eridu), the city survived, and ultimately flourished, by developing specialized technology to harvest, refine, and industrialize Ether energy extracted directly from active Hollows.

   #Economy & The Retro-Analog Aesthetic

   • Ether Industrialization: Massive Shiyu Pillars positioned around the city convert raw ambient Ether into civic electricity and advanced technological fuel. This abundant energy source powers New Eridu’s booming economy and keeps its urban infrastructure running.
   • Analog & Retro Tech Integration: Modern digital microelectronics and high-tier wireless networks are extremely vulnerable to Ether magnetic interference and data corruption inside or near Hollows. As a result, New Eridu's daily culture heavily relies on analog, retro technology, including CRT televisions, physical VHS tapes, flip phones, cassette players, and mechanical arcade machines alongside Ether-shielded hardware.
   • Bangboo: Autonomous, rabbit-like smart machines originally created by the Marcel Group as disaster-evacuation guides. Bangboos have become ubiquitous across the city, acting as personal assistants, store clerks, municipal workers, and combat support companions.

   #Factions & Governance

   • City Administration & Law Enforcement: New Eridu Public Security (NEPS) manages civic law enforcement, criminal investigations, and municipal security, housing specialized units like the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team (CISRT).
   • Disaster Response & Military: The Hollow Investigative Association (HIA) oversees official commissions and licensed Investigators entering Hollows, while H.A.N.D. (Hollow Special Operations Division) and the New Eridu Defense Force handle high-threat containment.
   • Corporate Hegemony (TOPS): The Association of Top Executive Organizations (TOPS) represents the megacorporations (such as Belobog Heavy Industries and the Marcel Group) that control New Eridu's major industrial, construction, and consumer sectors.
   • The Underground Network: A thriving black market operates through the Inter-Knot—an anonymous underground dark-net forum where unlicensed Hollow Raiders, mercenaries, and clandestine navigators (Proxies) buy intelligence and take illegal Hollow contracts.

   #Key Districts & Landmarks

   • Sixth Street: A vibrant, retro-styled neighborhood in the Janus Quarter featuring small local businesses. Key landmarks include Random Play (a video rental store serving as a front for elite Proxies), Waterfall Soup (a popular late-night noodle stand), Godfinger Arcade, and Coff Cafe.
   • Lumina Square: A sprawling, modern commercial and cultural district featuring high-end shopping centers, newsstands, public plazas, and pedestrian walkways.
   • Scott Outpost: A heavily fortified military research base established right on the rim of the Chasm, overlooking Hollow Zero. It serves as the primary deployment hub for suppression operations into the epicenter.

   #Demographics & Species Diversity New Eridu is home to a diverse population composed of:

   • Humans: The primary civilian demographic.
   • Thirens: Humanoid individuals possessing animal characteristics (such as rodent ears and tails, feline traits, or bear-like physiques).
   • Intelligent AI / Androids & Onis: Fully sentient synthetic beings, cybernetic individuals, and horned Oni Thirens living alongside the general populace.
6. #6Hollow Zero

   Keys: Hollow Zero, Limbo, Old Capital, Fall of Eridu, Fall of the Old Capital, Scott Outpost, Nineveh, Geppetto, The Chasm, Ethereal Swarm, Ethereal Swarms, Carole Arna, White Star Institute, Ray Yersin, HAND, H.A.N.D., Defense Force

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   Hollow Zero (also known as Limbo) is the oldest, most hazardous, and most expansive Hollow disaster in existence. It serves as the primary epicenter from which all other major and Companion Hollows across New Eridu originate. Because the internal stability of New Eridu’s surrounding environment is directly linked to Ether activity within Hollow Zero, suppressed activity here lowers the threat levels of Hollows throughout the entire region.

   #The Fall of Eridu & Historical Origin

   • The Old Capital Catastrophe: Eleven years prior to current events, Hollow Zero appeared and expanded relentlessly, engulfing the original city of Eridu (now called the "Old Capital") and destroying early civilization.
   • Detonation of the 14 Shiyu Pillars: In a desperate bid to halt its exponential growth, city authorities detonated fourteen massive Shiyu Pillars along its expansion path from the southwest to the northeast. The resulting catastrophic explosion incinerated all matter that the Hollow could absorb for fuel, carving out a massive, dead ravine known as The Chasm. This drastic act halted Hollow Zero's spread and allowed survivors to rebuild on the periphery, founding New Eridu.
   • The Pillar of Shame: Senior research director Carole Arna of the Helios Academy was officially identified by public records as the primary culprit behind the disaster. Her name remains etched onto the Pillar of Shame beside the Chasm Memorial.

   #Unique Threats & Ethereal Swarms Hollow Zero harbors some of the dense, highly lethal Ether concentrations in the world, giving birth to unique, mega-scale Ethereal entities known as Ethereal Swarms:

   • Code Name: Nineveh (Symbiotic Ethereal Swarm): A massive, flower-like apex Ethereal surrounded by swarming sub-entities. Its operational activity directly dictates the threat level and expansion potential of Hollow Zero.
   • Code Name: Geppetto (Parasitic Ethereal Swarm): Another high-threat entity linked to the core ecosystem of Hollow Zero.
   • Human Experimentation Theories: Classified files within the White Star Institute hint that entities like Nineveh and Geppetto may not be purely natural phenomena, but rather the unintended or deliberate result of covert human experimentation and secret schemes prior to the Fall.

   #Containment Operations & Scott Outpost To prevent a second "Old Capital Tragedy," New Eridu maintains a permanent military and scientific presence on the edge of the crater.

   • Scott Outpost: The forward operational base built directly on the rim of Hollow Zero. It functions as ground zero for suppression missions, intelligence gathering, and Ether research.
   • Joint Defense Efforts: Elite combat personnel and researchers from the New Eridu Defense Force, the Hollow Investigative Association (HIA), H.A.N.D. (Hollow Special Operations Division), and the White Star Institute (led by Research Director Ray Yersin) are continuously deployed into Hollow Zero to cull Ethereal populations and keep Ether activity suppressed.
   • Illegal Exploration: Despite absolute government blockades, high-tier Hollow Raiders and elite Proxies frequently risk entry into Hollow Zero's outer zones to recover lost pre-Fall technology, rare Ether crystals, and classified archives buried beneath the ruins of the Old Capital.
7. #7H.A.N.D.

   Keys: H.A.N.D., HAND, Hollow Affairs & Neutralization Department, HSO, Hollow Special Operations, Executive Officer, Executive Officers, Section 6, Hoshimi Miyabi, Tsukishiro Yanagi, Asaba Harumasa, Soukaku, HAND Headquarters, Throne Quarter

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   #Overview ​H.A.N.D. (Hollow Affairs & Neutralization Department) is New Eridu's elite government disaster response agency dedicated to managing, investigating, and suppressing the city's most hazardous Hollow crises. Operatives within the department hold the official administrative title of Executive Officers. Unlike standard law enforcement or municipal disaster teams, H.A.N.D. possesses supreme jurisdictional authority when dealing with high-density Ether breaches and catastrophic Ethereal threats.

   ​#Hollow Special Operations (HSO) Task Force ​Hollow Special Operations (HSO) is the specialized combat and tactical enforcement arm operating under H.A.N.D.. HSO task forces are deployed directly into severe Hollow environments to execute rapid extermination missions and neutralize high-activity Ethereal targets.

   ​The armed force is divided into multiple operational Sections (including Sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 9): ​Section 6 (The Flagship Unit): Led by Section Chief Hoshimi Miyabi, Section 6 is renowned as H.A.N.D.'s premier frontline strike force. The unit prides itself on absolute elite combat status, unmatched field mobility, and total extermination efficiency. Key members include Deputy Chief Tsukishiro Yanagi, archer Asaba Harumasa, and Soukaku. ​Inter-Section Dynamics: While Section 6 operates as the elite strike force, other sections handle long-term investigations, logistics, and perimeter containment. Joint combat operations and inter-departmental training are routinely organized to maintain field cohesion across sections.

   ​#Key Operational Hubs ​HAND Headquarters: Located in the Throne Quarter, this massive administrative and military compound serves as the central command center for all H.A.N.D. operations, Section 6 offices, materials laboratories, and strategic planning facilities. ​Scott Outpost: H.A.N.D. maintains a heavy operational presence at Scott Outpost on the rim of the Chasm. Alongside the Defense Force and the Hollow Investigative Association (HIA), H.A.N.D. Executive Officers are regularly deployed directly into Hollow Zero to suppress Ether surges and prevent regional expansion crises.

   #​In-Universe Authority & Inter-Faction Relations /​New Eridu Public Security (NEPS): Public Security handles standard municipal crime, civil disputes, and minor Companion Hollow incidents, whereas H.A.N.D. steps in when Ether activity exceeds civilian enforcement capabilities. /​Hollow Investigative Association (HIA): While HIA oversees commercial commissions and freelance Investigators, H.A.N.D. operates as a strict state-sanctioned military response unit with higher clearance. ​/Unlicensed Proxies & Raiders: H.A.N.D. enforces strict zero-tolerance policies against illegal Hollow Raiders and unlicensed Proxies operating in restricted zones.

8. #8NEPS

   Keys: NEPS, Public Security, New Eridu Public Security, CISRT, Criminal Investigation Special Response Team, Metropolitan Order Division, Zhu Yuan, Qingyi, Seth, Seth Lowell, Jane Doe, Public Security Officers, Security Bureau

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   #Overview New Eridu Public Security (NEPS) is the primary municipal law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining civic order, enforcing civil law, and protecting the citizens of New Eridu. While military units handle major territorial wars and state agencies manage catastrophic Hollow surges, NEPS serves as the frontline safeguard against urban crime, underground syndicates, and civic Hollow emergencies.

   #Key Divisions

   • Criminal Investigation Special Response Team (CISRT): The elite tactical and investigative arm of Public Security. CISRT handles high-risk criminal syndicates, violent gang activity, hostage situations, and deep-cover undercover infiltrations.
     • Notable Members: Captain Zhu Yuan, Senior Officer Qingyi, Officer Seth Lowell, and Special Behavioral Consultant Jane Doe.
   • Metropolitan Order Division: The primary uniformed branch responsible for street patrols, traffic management, civil dispute resolution, public safety awareness, and immediate disaster evacuation.
   • Hollow Incident Response Unit: A specialized branch within Public Security tasked with securing new Companion Hollow outbreak perimeters, rescuing trapped civilians, and apprehending criminals attempting to flee into Hollows.

   #Operational Scope & Methods

   • Municipal Crime & Gang Suppression: NEPS actively investigates and dismantles organized crime syndicates operating across New Eridu's districts (such as the Mountain Lions and Red Fang Gang).
   • Regulation of Illegal Hollow Activity: Public Security enforces strict laws against unauthorized Hollow entry. They actively pursue, arrest, and prosecute illegal Hollow Raiders, black-market smugglers, and unregistered Proxies operating on the Inter-Knot.
   • Protocol vs. Unconventional Tactics: Official NEPS protocol strictly mandates adherence to public security handbooks, procedural ethics, and civil transparency. However, to combat adaptable underground networks, CISRT utilizes deep-cover operatives and external consultants (like Jane Doe) who operate in moral gray zones beyond traditional institutional oversight. Key Personnel & Dynamics
   • Zhu Yuan: Captain of CISRT. Exceptionally dedicated, procedural, and athletic, she embodies NEPS's highest standards of duty and public protection.
   • Qingyi: An ancient, wise, and tea-loving android officer who serves as Zhu Yuan's veteran partner, balancing rigid protocol with philosophical calm.
   • Seth Lowell: An earnest, highly principled rookie officer who strictly follows the safety handbook and possesses an unshakeable belief in justice.
   • Jane Doe: A brilliant Criminal Behavioral Specialist and deep-cover operative who serves as a consultant for CISRT, using psychological manipulation and undercover disguises to dismantle syndicates from the inside.

   #Inter-Faction Relations

   • H.A.N.D. / HSO: NEPS manages municipal law enforcement and local Hollow containment, yielding supreme jurisdiction to H.A.N.D. when high-threat Ether catastrophes or Hollow Zero expansions occur.
   • The Inter-Knot Underground: NEPS considers unlicensed Proxies and Hollow Raiders to be illegal felons, maintaining an ongoing game of cat-and-mouse with the city's black-market navigators.
9. #9HIA

   Keys: HIA, Hollow Investigative Association, HIA Investigator, HIA Investigators, HIA Club, HIA Career Club, HIA Commission, Ace Investigator, Ether Aptitude, Accredited Investigator

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   #Overview The Hollow Investigative Association (HIA) is a state-sanctioned organization affiliated with the New Eridu City Administration, primarily responsible for official Hollow disaster response, containment, and resource investigation. Unlike illegal Hollow Raiders or clandestine underground Proxies, HIA Investigators are legally accredited professionals authorized by city authorities to enter Hollows, hunt Ethereals, and execute public commissions.

   #Ranks & Career Hierarchy Advancement within the HIA is strictly performance- and survival-based, requiring Investigators to undertake progressively hazardous missions:

   • Promotion Path: Trainee Investigator > Full Investigator > Senior Investigator > Elite Investigator > Ace Investigator.
   • Ace Investigators: The highest operational rank within the association. Only a small fraction of field agents reach this status, typically by completing high-profile special commissions, such as neutralizing high-threat Ethereals.

   #Recruitment & Ether Aptitude Requirements

   • Ether Aptitude Threshold: Because field deployments carry high risks of corruption, the HIA strictly tests applicants for natural Ether resistance. A minimum Ether Aptitude score of 50 is required for an agent to be approved for active field duty inside a Hollow.
   • Administrative Allocation: Recruits who lack high Ether aptitude or fail field requirements are relegated to civil office work, logistics, or data analysis.
   • The HIA Club: A specialized training facility that utilizes advanced VR combat simulation technology. It allows the HIA to evaluate promising candidates, test field readiness, and host combat simulations for active Investigators.

   #Commission Classifications HIA operations are divided into two primary commission categories based on threat level and risk reward:

   • General Tasks: Low-to-moderate risk assignments, including civilian search-and-rescue, environmental data observation, and preliminary Companion Hollow surveys.
   • Special Tasks: High-risk, lucrative operations consisting of active Hollow containment, official municipal emergency requests, and high-tier Ethereal hunting.

   #Operational Collaboration

   • Scott Outpost & Hollow Zero: The HIA regularly collaborates with H.A.N.D. and the New Eridu Defense Force at Scott Outpost. The association issues official suppression commissions into Hollow Zero to keep its Ether activity in check and prevent regional Companion Hollow expansions.
   • Contrast with Underground Proxies: While legal Investigators rely on state-issued Carrot navigation data and official protocols, they frequently cross paths, or compete, with illegal Proxies and Hollow Raiders operating on the Inter-Knot.
10. #10Random Play

    Keys: Random Play, Random Play Video Store, Phaethon, Wise, Belle, Eous, Bangboo 18, HDD System, Hollow Deep-Dive System, Sixth Street Video Store, Video Store

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    #Overview Random Play is a cozy, retro video rental store located on Sixth Street in New Eridu's Janus Quarter. On the surface, it operates as a neighborhood business where local citizens rent physical VHS tapes, browse movie collections, and chat with the store managers. In secret, the store's backroom houses the operational headquarters of Phaethon, the legendary, top-tier illegal Proxy duo operating within the Inter-Knot.

    #The Secret Base & HDD System

    • Front Operations: The front counter, display shelves, and VHS rental registers serve as a disguise to obscure massive energy consumption and hide underground Proxy contracts from New Eridu Public Security (NEPS) inspections.
    • The HDD (Hollow Deep-Dive System): Hidden behind a secret door in the staff room lies a customized supercomputer and neural synchronization rig. The HDD system processes high-density Carrot navigational data in real time.
    • Eous (Bangboo 18): A customized, highly specialized Bangboo linked directly to the HDD rig. The Phaethon siblings remotely project their consciousness into Eous inside hostile Hollows, allowing them to physically guide Agents and Hollow Raiders through non-Euclidean mazes while sitting safely in their backroom.

    #Key Personnel & Affiliates

    • Wise & Belle: The co-owners and managers of Random Play who secretly share the operational identity of "Phaethon". Wise handles technical maintenance, deep analytical research, and strategy, while Belle manages daily customer service, movie cataloging, and field communication.
    • Eous / Bangboo 18: Phaethon's primary field avatar Bangboo.
    • Inky: A stray black cat that frequently lounges outside the storefront on Sixth Street, cared for by the siblings and local neighborhood residents. In-Universe Significance
    • Analog Preservation: In accordance with New Eridu's retro-analog technology standards, Random Play preserves physical magnetic tape media, which remains immune to the digital data corruption caused by ambient Ether radiation.
    • Hub for Factions: Because of Phaethon's reputation across New Eridu, Agents from various factions, including the Cunning Hares, Belobog Heavy Industries, Victoria Housekeeping, and even off-duty officers like Jane Doe and Seth Lowell from Public Security, frequently drop by Sixth Street to visit Random Play, rent movies, or seek off-the-record advice.

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