| Cerberus Corporation | |
|---|---|
| Name | Cerberus Corporation |
| Leader | Ciro Martelli |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Division Color | Maroon |
The Cerberus Corporation is a secret organization of Advent Humans in the Human World, headed by Chairman Ciro Martelli. Both Cerberus and the Initiative: Orpheus organization are headquarted at Sougi Towers in Tokyo, Japan.
Overview[]
Originally, the Cerberus Corporation was created by a group of extremely wealthy investors at the outbreak of the Cold War. At first, the goals of Directive was to create a so-called "Immortality Protocol” in order to massively extend the human life span.
While other companies at that time were more focused on transforming the environment to better suit human beings, the Directive instead on focused in the transformation of the human to suit the environment. Overtime the "Immortality Protocol” project was disbanded, with new resources being put into the study of the evolution of human beings.
Overtime, the Directive exchanged many hands, all focusing on different flavors of research on the art of human preservation. As more and more information about the world beyond life and the war which raged between the carnal hollows and the so called heralds known as Shinigami the company changed their direction to focus on the preservation of humans caught in the cross-fire.
While the prospect initially was noble, over time, the Corporation has gained a negative connotation as rumours of underground testing and human experiments began to surface. Even through this, the Corporation has continuously been reporting high profits. Ever since its introduction into the public market, the Corporation has rose to the status as one of the most influential companies in the world.
A global company now, Cerberus Corporation operates in a multitude of countries worldwide. Due to the fact that genetic testing and supernatural studies aren’t words public investors like to hear, the company masquerades as a Pharmaceutical firm as well as a Defense Contracting firm, though there are rumours that the Company wishes to expand.
While they masquerade as different chemical manufacturing and contracting firms, their main goal still is the advancement of the human species. Certain bases act as hubs of information and command all bases within the said reigon. The Tokyo Base commands all East Asian and Oceania affairs. The Mumbai Base handles West Asian and Middle Eastern branches. The Berlin sector oversees Europe. The North American base is located in Chicago, while the South American branch is located in Brasilia.
Cerberus Corporation runs number of schools for "gifted” youth. While in the public eye, they are shown to be one of the prominent private school groups, in the shadows their directive is much darker. Many of the students in the schools were entered by force are taught to hone their latent supernatural powers through the use of a various set of chemical combinations.
Location[]
After the Tokyo Cerberus headquarters was lost when the Bank Tower building was destroyed, a new facility was constructed hidden underwater in Tokyo Bay. In the aftermath of the loss of so many human lives that day, Tokyo’s Cerberus has renewed its dedication to the human cause. Due to recent implications due to threats against the main departments, the organization has purchased one of the two Sougi Towers, to serve as a new base. The main departments include Research and Development, Independent Contracting, and Intelligence and Observation.
Research and Development[]
This large department is based out of the Yokoham Pharmaceuticals building, the main public face of Cerberus. While pharmaceutical research is done to a small extent here, there is far more going on below the surface. Cerberus scientists are attempting to unlock the secrets that will lead to full human potentiality and possibly create drugs that will allow non-awakened humans to reach this state. Research on hollows and shinigami is currently believed to be pivotal to moving these studies forward. Based out of the department’s base is the Cerberus Apothecary. Agents may also buy chemicals through the Cerberus Network.
While not officially part of the Research Branch, the Medical Center also operates out of the Yokoham Pharmaceuticals building. Members of this center are trained doctors and nurses who either have a medical-based release or are skilled with standard medical practices.
Injured agents as well as some test subjects are admitted into the center for rapid healing. This center houses both and ICU as well as a long term care ward. Due to the dangerous nature of agent activites, the Emergency Response Division is constantly busy. This area is overseen by an Overseer, whose job involves overseeing all center activities.
Independent Contracting[]
This group provides the central source of income to the company. Agents from this department are sent in teams to fulfill the various contracts Cerberus receives from anyone who can afford the fee, which usually means governments in need of outside aid. Wealthy entrepreneurs also often contract the abilities of Cerberus to tamper with rival companies. For the time being, this department has been moved to the Sougi Tower. Agents not on missions also provide the central form of protection for the new facility due to the increasing threat from outside forces.
Intelligence and Observation[]
This division conducts any and all investigatory functions the company may require. The department includes a contingent of psychers using Seeker X to predict the future and astral project. Other agents may investigate any significant spiritual activity, including hollows, shinigami, and awakened humans, along with assessing and carrying out whatever should be done about any of these, if it is deemed a significant risk or asset to the company to do so. For the time being, this department has been moved to the Sougi Tower and agents not currently on missions are tasked with investigating increased shinigami activity as well as activity from the group know as Orpheus.
The Tokyo Cerberus Academy[]
The Academy is officially a private school for the gifted, located near the shoreline of Tokyo Bay. Classes range from the same ones found at any other school to many that are specifically designed to train these gifted youngsters in their specific talents. Some potentiated students already act as agents at the same time (which keeps them from accruing too much debt to the company for tuition, room, and board as many are responsible for themselves). While it isn't required of young agents to finish school, it is highly encouraged that they get an equivalent to a degree and perhaps even take relevant college courses in Tokyo, within Cerberus, or through correspondence if they wish to have the best qualifications to advance through the company.
Due to recent threats against Cerberus assets, the location of Intelligence as well as Independent Contracting has been moved to the former Yamada Corporation Tower of the two Sougi Towers. Direct transportation to the Research Branch in Yokoham is through an underground subway system between the two buildings. Most corporate offices are in the Sougi building.
Notable Members[]
| Name | Rank |
|---|---|
| Ciro Martelli | International Chairman |
| Arano | Director (Fukushima) |
| Hisao Adachi | Director (Chicago) |
| Zakki Shihara | Director (Tokyo) |