This directive was issued on [REDACTED] 2301, by order of Rear Admiral Vincent T. Jansson.
The Anomaly Recovery Unit (ARU) is a Top Secret Starfleet division tasked with the recovery, containment, and study of entities classified as space anomalies— protecting Federation vessels and nearby civilian populations from anomalous powers or effects.
As exploration increased borders and contact with unknown species, early response relied on local quarantine zones—ineffective at scale. The ARU was created via black budget reallocation.
Cross-ship ARU communications are forbidden per directive [REDACTED]. Reporting routes through ARU Central Command, Starbase 237, in the [REDACTED] region of Federation space.
Shipwide command and department leadership contacts.
Current standing directives by department.
Counseling
See to all new crew; full evaluations for all crew.
Engineering
Work with Science and RTO on containment options.
Intelligence
Work backchannels for information regarding the anomaly.
Medical
Crew check-ins; prep Sickbay for possible injuries from the research team.
Operations
Ensure everyone is completing assignments.
RTO
Prepare extraction team; continue to evaluate recordings.
Security
Coordinate with RTO on ship security for guests and possible anomaly onboarding.
XO
Ensure the crew is operating at top efficiency.
Science
“REPLACE WITH A SHORT QUOTE / MOTTO.”
Ongoing anomaly classification, analysis, and containment support for ARU operations aboard Leviathan.
| Name | Level | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midas Touch | Yellow | Newton | An ordinary brass ring. Wearers become overrun with greed and gain the ability to transmute objects into gold infused with latinum. Subjects often personify the ring and believe it speaks to them. |
| The Mariner | Green | Darwin | A shapeshifter capable of mimicking any humanoid form. Default state is a liquid-like substance. Last seen imitating Captain Cobb. |
| Doctor Schnabel | Yellow | Darwin | Resembles ancient “Plague Doctor” attire; the “nose” appears biological. Must receive a dissection specimen daily to prevent self-dissection behavior. |
| Davy Jones' Paddling Pool | Green | Feynman | A child’s paddling pool filled with water. During anomalous episodes, water becomes fathomless and occupants are pulled under. Dive teams have returned with no evidence of missing children. |
| Animatum Tunicam | Yellow | Newton | A science officer’s tunic that compels someone to wear it, then influences the wearer’s actions and movement. Others experience discomfort in the wearer’s presence. |
MEDICAL
“First, do no harm — then figure out why reality is bleeding.”
Crew medical readiness, psychological monitoring, and emergency response support for ARU research, containment, and recovery operations aboard Leviathan.
- Mandatory crew check-ins during active anomaly research cycles
- Sickbay maintained at heightened readiness for exposure injuries
- Psychological screenings for prolonged anomaly contact
- Coordination with Science and Counseling on anomalous effects
COUNSELING
“The mind adapts faster than the body — if we give it the chance.”
Psychological resilience, trauma mitigation, and long-term mental health support for personnel assigned to anomaly research, containment, and recovery operations aboard Leviathan.
- Mandatory evaluations for all newly assigned crew
- Ongoing psychological monitoring during active anomaly exposure
- Post-incident trauma counseling and reintegration support
- Coordination with Medical and Command on crew fitness for duty
Security
“REPLACE WITH A SHORT QUOTE / MOTTO.”
RTO oversees anomaly response, containment deployment, and high-risk recovery operations and maintains ship security, serving as the rapid-action interface between Science, Security, and Command.
ENGINEERING
“If it can be contained, it can be engineered.”
Core systems stewardship, containment-adjacent engineering support, and rapid-response repair operations to keep Leviathan mission-capable during ARU cycles.
OPERATIONS
“Everything connects. Ops keeps it moving.”
Shipwide coordination, information flow, and operational continuity for ARU-related research, containment, and recovery cycles aboard Leviathan.
INTELLIGENCE
“Know the shape of the threat before you touch it.”
Threat assessment, provenance tracking, and backchannel collection in support of ARU/RTF operations. Identifies interest groups, escalation vectors, and information hazards.
- Work backchannels for anomaly origin, prior encounters, and known signatures
- Monitor chatter: research teams, black-market collectors, hostile actors
- Flag “information hazards” (memetic/cognitohazard indicators) to Command + Medical
- Maintain compartmentalization (need-to-know)
- Coordinate with Security + RTO on visitors and onboard risks
- Provide concise threat briefs and recommended mitigations
Quick access to ship specs, ARU references, and crew resources.
Ship Specs
ARU Information
Other Links
Posting expectations and direct application links.
Posting Limits
- Command Staff: 3 days
- Department Heads: 5 days
- Junior Officers and Swings: 7 days
If you ever need an LOA, please let either the CO or XO know.
Clear expectations to keep the story moving.
- Initial Reminder: In the first instance you’ll receive a poke or gentle reminder to post.
- AWOL Notice: An email AWOL notice will be sent after 10 days.
- Character Status: After 15 days with no communication and/or LOA, your character will be Hidden. If you post, your character will be restored. If not, the character will be removed after one month.
If you are stuck for somewhere to post or need inspiration, say so — we will help.
Current Sims
| Sim | Info | Location | Deck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looming Over Us | Orders | Conference Lounge | 23 |
| Looming Over US | Investigation | RCO's Office | 29 |
| Project Pillar/BEN | Pending Start | NA | NA |
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