Preservation Initiative

This group is dedicated to learning how to live with monsters to ensure the survival of humanity. They believe monsters and here to stay and are a part of the cycle of nature now: the only way to survive and build a future is to learn everything about the species and cohabit with them.

The Preservation Initiative (PI) is a faction dedicated to ensuring the survival of humanity by learning to coexist with monsters. They believe that monsters are an inextricable part of the natural cycle, and eradicating them is neither feasible nor desirable. Instead, the Initiative seeks to understand monsters deeply, studying their behaviors, patterns, and biology to find ways to harmonize human life with their presence.

Their core philosophy is rooted in the belief that survival comes not through domination or fear, but through knowledge, adaptability, and respect for the natural order. They advocate for minimal interference with monsters and focus on gathering data from a safe and hidden distance.

PI uses all of the information gathered to determine where the monster is, where it is heading, what it may be wanting in order to avoid being sensed/seen and continue studying it in its natural habitat. They gather information to answer questions suck as where to do sleep, how do they reproduce, what do they eat, how often do they eat, how can you tell the level of hostility, and the biggest one of all: if the monster is capable of being lived near peacefully at all.

Rationale:

• Monsters are an immutable force in the world and are now a part of nature’s cycle. Attempting to eradicate or control them could lead to ecological collapse or worse. Humanity must evolve to understand and adapt to their existence.
• By observing and studying monsters in their natural habitats, humanity can learn critical insights to ensure safety while exploring avenues for peaceful coexistence.

Symbol and Colors

• Symbol: A green leaf with an eyeball in the center, representing life, observation, and understanding.
• Colors:
• Green: Harmony with nature and adaptability.
• Black: The unseen world and the mysteries yet to be understood.
• Brown: Stability, earthiness, and a grounded, practical approach.

Summary of Division-specific Attire:

--Occupation per division--

1. Observation Division

This division is focused on monitoring, tracking, and observing the behavior and habitats of monsters. These individuals work in the field and gather direct data.

• Field Observer
  Role: Conducts direct observation of monsters in their natural environment, documenting their behavior, movement, and habitat.
  Key Skills: Stealth, tracking, patience, environmental analysis.
• Tracking Specialist
  Role: Focuses on finding and following monster trails, using environmental clues to track them for long distances.
  Key Skills: Tracking, survival, navigation.
• Environmental Analyst
  Role: Studies the monsters' ecosystems and surroundings to understand the environmental factors influencing their behavior.
  Key Skills: Ecosystem analysis, habitat studies, weather patterns.

2. Research Division

This division is dedicated to studying the research brought back by the Observation division; the monsters in-depth report, analyzing everything from their biology to their psychology to understand their needs, weaknesses, and behaviors.

• Monster Biologist
  Role: Studies the physical and biological aspects of monsters, including anatomy, reproduction, and diet.
  Key Skills: Biology, anatomy, lab work, dissection.
• Behavioral Researcher
  Role: Focuses on understanding monster psychology, their social structures, emotions, and responses to various stimuli.
  Key Skills: Psychology, observation, behavioral analysis.
• Energy & Spiritual Researcher
  Role: Investigates energy-based monsters or monsters with spiritual or ethereal traits, studying their essence and interaction with the environment.
  Key Skills: Energy theory, magic, spiritual phenomena, arcane knowledge.
• Monster Sociologist
  Role: Studies the monsters' social structures, hierarchies, and group dynamics, if applicable.
  Key Skills: Sociology, ethnography, field studies.

3. Artificer Division

This division is responsible for the creation of tools, devices, and technology to help with monster research, observation, and fieldwork.

• Toolwright
  Role: Specializes in creating specialized equipment such as tracking devices, observation tools, traps, and containment devices for safely studying monsters.
  Key Skills: Engineering, crafting, magical and mechanical tool creation.
• Gadgeteer
  Role: Designs and constructs gadgets that enhance the ability of researchers and field agents to study monsters, such as cloaking devices, portable tracking systems, or communication equipment.
  Key Skills: Engineering, mechanics, tech design.
• Field Engineer
  Role: Responsible for the setup and maintenance of equipment and infrastructure used in the field, including temporary shelters, surveillance devices, and mobile research stations.
  Key Skills: Mechanical troubleshooting, resourcefulness, construction.

4. Retrieval Division

This division is responsible for emergency medical extraction and the recovery of both personnel and data from dangerous situations. These specialists are trained in combat and survival to get in and out of high-risk situations quickly.

• Rescue Operative
  Role: Specializes in rescuing injured field agents, retrieving critical research, and ensuring the safe return of team members or vital data.
  Key Skills: Combat, first aid, quick thinking, evacuation tactics.
• Combat Medic
  Role: A medic with tactical training, skilled in administering first aid under pressure and in dangerous environments. They assist with extraction missions.
  Key Skills: Emergency medical care, field surgery, combat readiness.
• Emergency Recovery Specialist
  Role: Handles the recovery of critical research and field notes, ensuring that valuable data is not lost during or after a dangerous mission. These are sent when RO's or CM's come back empty-handed. They are the best at getting in, grabbing the research, and getting out. They do not look for bodies.
  Key Skills: Problem-solving, documentation recovery, survival training.