DNM collects and investigates strange paranatural, supernatural, and otherwise inexplicable objects and observes strange events. They try to keep things classified and compartmentalized as much as possible and as such they begin to refer to these things by code names rather than actual names especially within memos.
NNO- Non-Natural Object, referring to basic strange and unusual objects that break conventional known laws of the universe
ENO- Extra-natural object, referring to powerful objects that can sometimes confer abilities. Generally just considered a stronger NNO
These are broken down into effect categories:
KE - Kinetic effects
ME - Mental or pyschological effects
RE - Reality effects
UE - Unknown, or unclassifiable, effects
Internal events are preficed with I
BE- Breach Event, wherein another universe, plane, or form of existence crosses over into ours.
SE- Shift Event, wherein something in our universe gets changed or shifted. Think Mandela effect.
AC - Altered Creature, a version of a standard creature (human, monkey, so on) that has been changed in some significant way.
UC - Unknown creature. This is a contentious term as many think all creatures should be classifiable
HS - Stands for 'Human Scion'. Humans who are descendants of mythological and paranormal beings.
Example:
NNO-20-KE Would be a minor 'magic' object, likely the 20th found by the DNM, that has some sort of kinetic effect like telekinesis
Not all files will be available to all staff. There are the following clearance levels:
- Site Access (usually temporary)
- Secret
- Top Secret
- Enhanced Top Secret
In addition there are a scant few things that are only accessible by the Director or the Board. If you feel you are ready and earned it, you may apply for a higher clearance.
Threat Levels
These are simply done from 1 to 5. One being low and five being a potential national disaster.
Warning is to stand on guard but nothing has yet happened, Danger is an ongoing event.