Terminologies

Below are the important terms one must know to understand the information in this website.


Classification

Anomalies are a broad category. Ranging from still objects to entities that can think for themselves, still all anomalies have one thing in common and that they all have paranormal qualities. They are split into four categories. Do not be mistaken that anomalies are only categorized into one of these four, as the effects they exhibit are unpredictable. An object may sometimes behave as and entity, vice versa.

Types of Classification:

Object

This type can be best described as things that do not have any life possessing anomalous effects. These typically are handheld, and have properties that may alter the wielder's characteristics or exude effects from within it.

Entity

Entities are anomalies that possesses life. These can range from sapient-like intelligences or animal-like intelligences. It is highly recommended to evacuate the premises when one encounters an entity as they often do not want witnesses

Place

Places are like objects, but instead of the effect originating within something. It originates within the location itself. Some notable examples are Tucson, Mann Island and the North Pole.

Event

These are anomalous events that happen due to certain conditions. It is often unknown which conditions are needed in order for event anomalies to occur, as such when events are seen happening repeatedly at one place it is often mistaken for a place anomaly.


Influence Boundary

The effects of anomalies are often dangerous, as such they are categorized on the influence they have on a scale.

Levels:

Vicinity

These are anomalies that influences the vicinity of a person. Ranging from just the person itself to affecting a whole neighborhood.

Local

The area of influence is extended to a local area. From a a part of a city to affecting the entirety of it.

Regional

Anomalies that affect an entire region. For example, The Borealis Worm which roams the entirety of the nordic countries.

Continental

Dangerous anomalies that affect an entire continent. At this scale, the case is usually a powerful entity or an object's power being unleashed.

Global

The Krudin Effect, Magnanimous Cloud, Hyposphere. These are the most common anomallies that affect the world. They are now a truth that is on the same level as mathematics. It is too late to even contain it. Humanity simply has to live with them.


General Terms

These are terms that are used commonly within the organization.

Duratin

A substance emitted by all known anomalies. Duratin appears in many different forms such as gases, or physical armor. The substance acts like radiation in that specifically made sensors can detect whether or not something leaves a trace. From the entities with high amount of Duratin in their systems, they exhibit stronger immunity to diseases than any known creature. Duratin acts like a repairing agent while also acting as an enhancement, in the form of external armor, or weapons. The SDP researchers, with the collaboration of multiple health research centers, found that Duratin is too volatile to completely harness, often resulting in mutations and casualties, however, we are continuing to research if it meant providing better health care for humans around the globe. (Submitted and summarized by Professor Vida, Head of Research Department.)