Supernatural Defense Agency - Revision history

Marty: /* 9th Directorate - Shadow Ops */

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9th Directorate - Shadow Ops

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	Aside from members of the Ruling Council and the Council of Ten, knowledge of the 9th Directorate's current membership is on a need-to-know basis.  The existence of the directorate itself was originally a secret, but this proved to be impossible to keep classified. Operatives serve in the 9th Directorate for the duration of an operation, and then transfer back to their usual Directorate.		Aside from members of the Ruling Council and the Council of Ten, knowledge of the 9th Directorate's current membership is on a need-to-know basis.  The existence of the directorate itself was originally a secret, but this proved to be impossible to keep classified. Operatives serve in the 9th Directorate for the duration of an operation, and then transfer back to their usual Directorate.

	'''Chief:''' On paper, the 9th Directorate has no chief, and is commanded by the council as a whole, though its mission usually means that it is overseen by the ~~4th~~ Directorate chief. Current rumors state that a former chief of the 1st Directorate is now running the 9th Directorate and using it as a "Crisis Response" organization to handle situations which require immediate SDA involvement.		'''Chief:''' On paper, the 9th Directorate has no chief, and is commanded by the council as a whole, though its mission usually means that it is overseen by the 3rd Directorate chief. Current rumors state that a former chief of the 1st Directorate is now running the 9th Directorate and using it as a "Crisis Response" organization to handle situations which require immediate SDA involvement.

	== 10th Directorate - Diplomacy and Research ==		== 10th Directorate - Diplomacy and Research ==

Marty: /* 2nd Directorate - Administration */

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2nd Directorate - Administration

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	== 2nd Directorate - Administration ==		== 2nd Directorate - Administration ==
	Clerical work. Also covers Diplomatic Corps assignments.		Clerical work. Also covers Diplomatic Corps assignments until 2030.

	'''Chief:''' Fahim El-Amin (SDA Classification: Psion [Investigation, Influence, Networking]) - A psion hailing from Saudi Arabia, Fahim El-Amin was an official with the UNNS before his psionic talent surfaced. Lacking in skill with telepathy, he is instead talented at pulling knowledge out of the collective unconscious. He frequently sides with the Chief of the 5th Directorate, but also frequently butts heads with her over geopolitical issues, especially regarding the Middle East.		'''Chief:''' Fahim El-Amin (SDA Classification: Psion [Investigation, Influence, Networking]) - A psion hailing from Saudi Arabia, Fahim El-Amin was an official with the UNNS before his psionic talent surfaced. Lacking in skill with telepathy, he is instead talented at pulling knowledge out of the collective unconscious. He frequently sides with the Chief of the 5th Directorate, but also frequently butts heads with her over geopolitical issues, especially regarding the Middle East.

Marty: /* Royal Academy of Magical Arts */

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Royal Academy of Magical Arts

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	===Royal Academy of Magical Arts===		===Royal Academy of Magical Arts===
	Founded by the British Crown in 2020 as a "hey, we're not like the Catholic Church" move, but they later became a foil to the Sanctioned Catholic Orders in 2022.		Founded by the British Crown in 2020 as a "hey, we're not like the Catholic Church" move, but they later became a foil to the Sanctioned Catholic Orders in 2022. The Royal Academy runs a mage training institution in the West Midlands that operates independently of the 4th Directorate's academy system.

	===Running Elk Lodge===		===Running Elk Lodge===

Marty: /* TAAF Magical Corps */

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TAAF Magical Corps

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	===Shaman Council===		===Shaman Council===
	===TAAF Magical Corps===		===TAAF Magical Corps===
	'''Patron: '''Terran Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff		'''Patron: '''Terran Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff<br>
	'''Secrecy: '''0		'''Secrecy: '''0<br>
	'''Connection Rating: '''2 (4 inside the TAAF and SDA)		'''Connection Rating: '''2 (4 inside the TAAF and SDA)

Marty: /* Shadow Wars Veterans Association */

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Shadow Wars Veterans Association

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	===Shadow Wars Veterans Association===		===Shadow Wars Veterans Association===
	''Nam qui serviebant, ut sit memoria illorum sacrificia''		''Nam qui serviebant, ut sit memoria illorum sacrificia''<br>
	'''Patron: '''Supernatural Defense Agency		'''Patron: '''Supernatural Defense Agency<br>
	'''Secrecy: '''6 - The existence of the Veterans Association is listed on public records due to legality, but it's membership is a closely guarded secret. Only members of the SDA High Council and the members of the SDA that oversee the group have clearance to view the roster.		'''Secrecy: '''6 - The existence of the Veterans Association is listed on public records due to legality, but it's membership is a closely guarded secret. Only members of the SDA High Council and the members of the SDA that oversee the group have clearance to view the roster.<br>
	'''Connection Rating: '''2 (7 inside the SDA)		'''Connection Rating: '''2 (7 inside the SDA)

	===Shaman Council===		===Shaman Council===

Marty: /* Running Elk Lodge */

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Running Elk Lodge

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	===Running Elk Lodge===		===Running Elk Lodge===
	'''Secrecy: '''0-6 (Some things known by the Lodge, especially knowledge of certain rituals, are closely guarded.)		'''Secrecy: '''0-6 (Some things known by the Lodge, especially knowledge of certain rituals, are closely guarded.)<br>
	'''Connection Rating: '''1 (2 in North America)		'''Connection Rating: '''1 (2 in North America)<br>
	The Running Elk Lodge is a society of shamans in North America, and is based in Saskatchewan. It dates back approximately 200 years, and was instrumental in the outing of magic to the rest of the world after WW3.		The Running Elk Lodge is a society of shamans in North America, and is based in Saskatchewan. It dates back approximately 200 years, and was instrumental in the outing of magic to the rest of the world after WW3.

Marty: /* Sanctioned Catholic Orders */

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Sanctioned Catholic Orders

Marty: /* Grand Lodge of Theurgy */

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Grand Lodge of Theurgy

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	===Grand Lodge of Theurgy===		===Grand Lodge of Theurgy===
	''Ipsa scientia potestas, custodi illam''		''Ipsa scientia potestas, custodi illam''<br>
	'''Secrecy:''' 0-4. The existence of the society has not been a secret since they sided with the Running Elk Lodge and decided to out magic to the world, but as an old organization it has its fair share of secrets.		'''Secrecy:''' 0-4. The existence of the society has not been a secret since they sided with the Running Elk Lodge and decided to out magic to the world, but as an old organization it has its fair share of secrets.
	The Grand Lodge is regarded as the oldest association of magic known today. It was founded in the late 1500s as a communications network for the mages living in hiding during the times when persecution of anyone suspected of witchcraft was common, and it grew into a full-fledged magical society from there. Contrary to their name, the vast majority of their members are actually Elementalists.		The Grand Lodge is regarded as the oldest association of magic known today. It was founded in the late 1500s as a communications network for the mages living in hiding during the times when persecution of anyone suspected of witchcraft was common, and it grew into a full-fledged magical society from there. Contrary to their name, the vast majority of their members are actually Elementalists.

Marty: /* Fraternal Association of Telepaths */

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Fraternal Association of Telepaths

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	===Fraternal Association of Telepaths===		===Fraternal Association of Telepaths===
	'''Secrecy:''' 0		'''Secrecy:''' 0<br>
	So far, this is the only society that has been sanctioned that specifically focuses on psionics. Founded in 2025, the Fraternal Association of Telepaths is based in Canberra, Australia, and campaigns against calls for telepaths to be further regulated. It has branches all over the Alliance, and offers free classes to the psionically-talented on how to keep their abilities in check. They have close ties to the Teuthidoid embassy, and frequently engage in exchange programs with them.		So far, this is the only society that has been sanctioned that specifically focuses on psionics. Founded in 2025, the Fraternal Association of Telepaths is based in Canberra, Australia, and campaigns against calls for telepaths to be further regulated. It has branches all over the Alliance, and offers free classes to the psionically-talented on how to keep their abilities in check. They have close ties to the Teuthidoid embassy, and frequently engage in exchange programs with them.

Marty: /* Extraterrestrial Coalition of the Occult */

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Extraterrestrial Coalition of the Occult

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	===Brotherhood of Mages===		===Brotherhood of Mages===
	===Extraterrestrial Coalition of the Occult===		===Extraterrestrial Coalition of the Occult===
	''Viva voce amet Soles''		''Viva voce amet Soles''<br>
	'''Patron:''' Independent Lunar Colonial Organization		'''Patron:''' Independent Lunar Colonial Organization<br>

	For more information, see the [[Extraterrestrial Coalition of the Occult\|organization]]'s page.		For more information, see the [[Extraterrestrial Coalition of the Occult\|organization]]'s page.

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	===Sanctioned Catholic Orders===		===Sanctioned Catholic Orders===
	''fide et magicarum''		''fide et magicarum''<br>
	'''Members (Full-Time): ~'''800		'''Members (Full-Time): ~'''800<br>
	'''Members (Other, Magically Talented): ~'''12,000 (Focherine - 10K, Ponteleonine - 1500, Arcine/Joanites - 500)		'''Members (Other, Magically Talented): ~'''12,000 (Focherine - 10K, Ponteleonine - 1500, Arcine/Joanites - 500)<br>
	'''Headquarters: '''Vatican City, Rome, Italy, Earth		'''Headquarters: '''Vatican City, Rome, Italy, Earth<br>
	'''Membership Requirements: '''Must follow the Catholic faith		'''Membership Requirements: '''Must follow the Catholic faith<br>
	'''Strictures: '''Exclusive membership, oath (fealty to the Pope), material link (must provide a blood sample for papal records)		'''Strictures: '''Exclusive membership, oath (fealty to the Pope), material link (must provide a blood sample for papal records)<br>
	'''Customs: '''Service (providing assistance to the local Parish and parishioners)		'''Customs: '''Service (providing assistance to the local Parish and parishioners)<br>
	'''Resources: '''High		'''Resources: '''High<br>
	'''Dues: '''Low (tithes) (200 credits per year)		'''Dues: '''Low (tithes) (200 credits per year)<br>
	'''Patron: '''Catholic Church		'''Patron: '''Catholic Church<br>
	'''Membership Benefits: '''Can call on the local church for mundane assistance, access to church records.		'''Membership Benefits: '''Can call on the local church for mundane assistance, access to church records.<br>
	'''Secrecy: '''0 (official part of Catholic Church hierarchy)		'''Secrecy: '''0 (official part of Catholic Church hierarchy)<br>
	'''Connection Rating: '''3 (6 in Rome)		'''Connection Rating: '''3 (6 in Rome)<br>
	The outing of magic to the world created vast upheavals amongst the faithful of many religions. The Catholic Church at first claimed disbelief and then railed against the magically-talented, teaching that magicians had powers stemming directly from Satan, and that spirits were Satan's minions. This was mainly done to appease the hardliners amongst the Church and to cover themselves from backlash - since the Church had known of magic for centuries, and counted more than a few theurges amongst its popes and other high-ranking officials.		The outing of magic to the world created vast upheavals amongst the faithful of many religions. The Catholic Church at first claimed disbelief and then railed against the magically-talented, teaching that magicians had powers stemming directly from Satan, and that spirits were Satan's minions. This was mainly done to appease the hardliners amongst the Church and to cover themselves from backlash - since the Church had known of magic for centuries, and counted more than a few theurges amongst its popes and other high-ranking officials.