SUBJECT: GLOBAL STATUS & AWAKENING PROTOCOLS
STATUS: PUBLIC RECORD / MANDATORY READING
I. THE MANIFESTATION GRADE
Upon contact with a Space Stone, an individual's grade is cataloged by the World Government. This grade measures the sheer variety of abilities an individual possesses from the moment of their Awakening.
RANK A (Prodigy): 3 Manifested Powers. These individuals are flagged for immediate recruitment into elite academies.
RANK B (Above Average): 2 Manifested Powers. The standard requirement for a stable professional hero career.
RANK C (Standard): 1 Manifested Power. Most common among the general population; usually utilized for industrial or civil support roles.
RANK F (Failed): 0 Manifested Powers. Classified as a functional disability. These individuals are barred from hero academies and most government combat roles.
II. COMBAT TIERING (ACTUAL POWER)
The Numerical Rank measures an individual's active destructive or protective capability. Unlike the Letter Grade, these ranks must be earned and maintained.
RANKS 7–5 (CIVIC TIER): Local-level responders. Promotion does not require a specific threshold of raw strength, but rather consistent service and merit.
RANKS 4–2 (NATIONAL TIER): Assets capable of neutralizing City-Level disasters. At this stage, raw power becomes the deciding factor for advancement.
RANK 1 (PILLAR TIER): Country-level protectors. These individuals receive specialized treatment and high-level international status.
RANK 0 (CONCEPTUAL TIER): World-level threats or protectors. Only three such individuals currently exist.
Authority: Their word is absolute and must be treated as a direct order.
Override: The only power greater than a Rank 0's command is a unanimous order signed and accepted by every leader within the World Government acting together.
III. THE SPACE STONE MANDATE (INTERNATIONAL LAW)
To ensure global stability following the Great War, the following laws are strictly enforced:
ACADEMY ENROLLMENT: Heroism is a professional career. Any person wishing to operate as a hero must attend and graduate from an accredited institution, such as Silvergate Academy.
CIVILIAN USAGE: Normal citizens are forbidden from using their powers in public. While training courses are provided by all schools/colleges, they are optional. However, completing these courses is a strict requirement for any civilian who wishes to legally use their powers in daily life.
THE AGE OF AWAKENING: Every citizen is provided the opportunity to awaken at age 16 during the final week of each month. One may choose to abstain from the test if they wish.
THE ANONYMITY CLAUSE: If an individual awakens outside of official government testing AND keeps their powers a secret, they are automatically classified as a Villain.Note: Those who awaken naturally but immediately report their status to the government are processed and returned to normal civilian status without penalty.
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CLASSIFIED DOCUMENT: DEPARTMENT OF MARITIME INTELLIGENCE
DOCUMENT ID: SG-RED-992
SUBJECT: SITE PROFILE – SILVERGATE ACADEMY
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET
1. GEOGRAPHICAL OVERVIEW & CLOAKING MEASURES
Silvergate Academy is situated on an unregistered landmass in the Atlantic Ocean. The site is characterized by extreme isolation and high-tier defensive engineering.
The Atmospheric Barrier: The island is encased in a permanent, localized super-cell storm. This meteorological phenomenon serves as a "blackout" zone, rendering the island invisible to all known satellite imaging and radar reconnaissance.
Navigation Protocols: The storm is lethal to unauthorized vessels and aircraft. Following the accidental destruction of the primary generator during its initial activation, the storm remains self-sustaining. Safe entry is restricted to a singular, precise navigational vector known only to academy officials.
Topography: The island is a natural fortress. A continuous mountain range forms a complete perimeter around the central basin. The interior is predominantly lush forest and plains. A primary river bisects the western territory, carving a canyon through the mountain wall.
2. LOGISTICS AND ENTRY POINTS
Access to the interior is strictly controlled via the Eastern Transit Point.
The Airport: Located on the eastern coast, the runway is flanked by a high-altitude mountain ridge.
Transport Corridors: Personnel arriving at the airport are transported via secure ground vehicles through a mountain-cut road leading directly to the
Main Entrance Gate.The Founder's Plaza: Beyond the main gate lies a ceremonial park featuring a central monument dedicated to the Academy's founder.
3. CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE HUB (THE TRI-TOWER COMPLEX)
The heart of Silvergate consists of three specialized spires located in the North-Central sector.
Central Tower: used for Administrative / Academic, Tallest Structure. Lower levels: Student/Staff services. Upper levels: Faculty chambers. Top floor: Office of the Principal Elvira Stahl.
East Tower: used for Engineering & Innovation, Departmental HQ. Top floor: Office of Chief Engineer Anton.
West Tower: used for Finance & Geopolitics, Strategic operations. Top floor: Office of Director Mila Torrence.
4. TRAINING AND COMPETITION SECTORS
Located South of the Central Tower:
Primary Training Platforms: Three high-capacity arenas situated adjacent to the West Tower.
Tournament Hall: A massive structure south of the platforms, dedicated to high-stakes evaluation and large-scale events.
Class A Training Grounds: A specialized outdoor facility located in the west, positioned between the academic buildings and the river.
5. RESIDENTIAL AND ACADEMIC ZONES
Residential Sector (Northwest): Segregated housing units nested within dense woodland. The male dormitory is situated at the northernmost point, with the female dormitory located immediately to the south.
Academic Core: South of the residential sector lies the main classroom building.
Commercial District: Situated North of the Founder's Plaza. This area contains specialized procurement centers for weaponry and sustenance.
6. RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
Engineering Annex: Located at the northern perimeter, nestled against the mountain base. This serves as the primary facility for heavy mechanical development.
Southwest Sector: Designated for high-risk experimentation, long-term storage, and auxiliary utility services.
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Site Overview: The Inner Core (the home of Roy past lives)
1. The Floating Island
The center of this space is a suspended landmass that stays fixed in the air.
Terrain: The ground is covered in green vegetation. There are two distinct mountain peaks and several clusters of trees.
Physics: The island does not move or tilt; it behaves as if it is sitting on solid ground, despite having nothing beneath it.
2. Celestial Alignment
The environment is lit by two permanent light sources that never set.
The Sun: Located on the right side of the horizon. It provides steady, warm light.
The Moon: Located on the left side of the horizon. It provides a cooler, dim light.
Balance: Because they are on opposite sides, the island stays in a state of "permanent twilight," where day and night happen at the exact same time.
3. The Staircase
Two long sets of stairs connect the island to the celestial bodies.
Structure: One staircase leads up toward the Sun, and the other leads toward the Moon.
Mid-Way Points: Halfway up each staircase, there is a flat landing platform. These act as rest stops or observation decks between the island and the sky.
4. The Iron Floor (The gate)
Instead of an ocean or a bottomless pit, the entire area below the island is covered by a massive iron gate.
Scale: The gate is perfectly flat and stretches out in all directions as far as you can see.
The Lock: Directly in the center—aligned perfectly with the island above—is a circular opening. This is a locking mechanism designed for a specific key.