Foundation for Xenological Studies
On the surface, its an organization dedicated to studying cultural aspects of known alien civilizations, founded on May 26th, 2017. This is merely a front for the Foundation's true work, which is focused more on the unknown then the known. The FXS keeps extensive records of technological artifacts which have been located, appropriates ones that have not been seen before, and covertly encourages individuals who have been allowed to keep their artifacts to use them in the hope that they will uncover new functionalities. The FXS cooperates with ArcXen on the subject of Artifacts and Locations. FXS is funded primarily by private benefactors, the identities of whom are a closely-guarded secret. FXS is the successor to several previous organizations, both government and private, dating back to at least the late 1940s.
Facilities
Facility Zero
FXS's primary operations base. Contains secure storage for Objects, research facilities, and FXS Command.
Facility One
FXS's public headquarters.
Facility Two
ArcXen/FXS Joint Operational Command. Tycho Base, Luna, Sol System.
Facility Three
Facility Four
Facility Five
Facility Six
Facility Seven
A secret location in the near Pluto, disguised as a sensor outpost built into a large planitesiaml. This facility is a joint operation between FXS and ArcXen dedicated to the study of alien artifacts. Facility Seven does indeed function as a sensor outpost for the Sol System Monitoring Network, but its primary duty is the joint work that goes on there between FXS and ArcXen. Unlike 'normal' monitoring outposts, it is not run by Spacewatch, but Spacewatch is aware of its existence.
Genome Mutations
As the inheritors of much work done by predecessor organizations, FXS has developed a system of categorizing certain genetic flags for 'non-standard indicators' in a person's genome.
Genome Mutation 1
This is the mutation that allows for innate magical talent in Humans.
Genome Mutation 8
While this has no outward manifestation, it is indicative of a Yoitsuni having mingled in the subject's pedigree at some point.
Genome Mutation 27
This is the presence of Jol'Koar/Ter'Ra genomic material in a subject's DNA. When not recessive, it manifests itself as gold irises.
Genome Mutation 40
This is the mutation required to give a Human psionic potential.