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ORDER Tower

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ORDER Tower Overview

ORDER Tower is the central headquarters of ORDER. The Tower stands as a beacon of ORDER’s influence, seamlessly connecting various realms through secure gateways and advanced breachtravel technologies. Though it appears as a towering skyscraper, stark contrast to the industrial district surrounding it, the tower’s interior defies traditional architecture. Larger on the inside than on the outside, the tower has been dimensionally expanded, featuring sections that include high-security facilities, zero-security cultural zones, and realm-specific areas for cross-realm diplomacy and operations.

Main Functions of ORDER Tower

ORDER Tower serves as the central operational hub for ORDER, managing a wide range of functions across high-security, low-security, and null-sec areas, each tailored to specific aspects of ORDER’s mission.

Major Departments

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High-Security Functions

In the upper levels and restricted sections, ORDER Tower conducts advanced research, prototyping, and containment. These areas are secured with state-of-the-art encryption, biometric access, and breach-resistant materials. Research labs focus on experimental technologies, including Command Language applications, breachtravel advancements, and cross-realm containment protocols. Prototyping facilities allow for rapid development and testing of multiversal equipment and nanotech-based defenses, while containment units house dangerous entities and artifacts requiring isolation from the general populace.

Education and Training

ORDER Tower’s mid-levels are dedicated to education and training programs for ORDER personnel, as well as upskilling opportunities for No Profound Class (NPC) employees. Specialized programs include Command Language training, inter-realm diplomacy, and breachjump protocols, preparing operatives for cross-realm missions. The Tower also offers low-level academic courses for NPCs, encouraging skills development and internal career growth within ORDER.

Residential and Commercial Areas

Lower-security levels host residential quarters and commercial zones. These areas provide housing for ORDER’s permanent personnel, NPC employees, and visiting dignitaries. In addition to residential facilities, commercial areas include cafes, stores, and services often run by NPCs, fostering a sense of community within the Tower. ORDER personnel are encouraged to support these small businesses, contributing to the Tower’s self-contained ecosystem.

Null-Sec Zones for Cross-Realm Interaction

ORDER Tower features null-sec zones, where civilians from connected realms can engage with ORDER personnel in a safe, controlled environment. These areas are hubs for inter-realm diplomacy, cultural exchange, and recruitment. Null-sec zones are equipped with both realm-specific adaptations and regulated gateways, offering visitors from realms like Pandemon_ium and New Earth a welcoming space to experience cross-realm relations firsthand.

In combining high-security operations with accessible public areas, ORDER Tower exemplifies ORDER’s mission: a seamless balance of cutting-edge research, strategic diplomacy, and community integration. Each function contributes to the Tower’s role as both a bastion of multiversal protection and a unifying center for diverse realms.


The Penthouse Suite

The penthouse suite at the pinnacle of ORDER Tower is a secure, private sanctuary reserved for the founding family of ORDER. Designed to evoke the architecture and atmosphere of an ancient sanctuary, the penthouse combines timeless elegance with the highest levels of security and advanced technology. Reinforced concrete walls, artfully disguised by wood paneling, plaster, and stone, create an illusion of age and permanence, symbolizing ORDER’s deep-rooted commitment to stability across the multiverse.

Aesthetic and Design

The penthouse is styled to appear as though it were crafted in an ancient era, with arched doorways, stone-tiled floors, and wooden beams, conveying a sense of endurance and gravitas. Guests stepping into the penthouse experience a refined, timeless setting that contrasts with the high-tech nature of ORDER Tower below, giving them a glimpse into the organization’s dedication to heritage and legacy. Hidden among the traditional decor are essential modern amenities, including hidden climate control, soundproofing spells, and advanced security systems, all seamlessly integrated to maintain the illusion of simplicity.

The Sky Dome and Indoor Garden

At the heart of the penthouse is a tranquil indoor garden with pathways winding through lush greenery and serene water features, all under an expansive artificial sky dome. This dome features high-detail screens that can display any sky or landscape, allowing the family to simulate anything from clear blue skies to star-filled nights. The dome can recreate skies from different realms, personal memories, or idealized natural scenes, creating an immersive environment that fosters relaxation and reflection.

Tunable Gateway

The penthouse includes a tunable gateway accessible only to family members and select allies. This gateway connects to several remote, secret locations across the multiverse, including secluded groves, observation points, and ancient archives, each carefully chosen for its strategic or personal significance. The gateway’s end points are protected by extensive security protocols, and its locations are known only to the family, serving as safe havens for covert retreats, private gatherings, and secure operations.

Private Library and Artifact Vault

The penthouse suite also contains a private library and artifact vault, holding rare books, historical texts, and artifacts from various realms. This collection includes classified documents on multiversal lore, lost Command Language variants, and relics from the Chaos Age. The library serves as a resource for the family, enabling them to study multiversal threats and draw on ancient knowledge when strategizing ORDER’s next moves. The vault, secured with Command Language spells, also houses powerful items too dangerous or valuable for general access.

Purpose and Symbolism

Beyond its functional aspects, the penthouse is a space of legacy and reflection. Its timeless design and curated artifacts embody ORDER’s history and purpose, grounding the family in the mission they’ve carried forward since ORDER’s founding. It serves as both a private retreat and a ceremonial space where the family can make crucial decisions, honor their shared past, and prepare for ORDER’s evolving role in the multiverse.


The Endless Archive

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The Endless Archive is a monumental repository of knowledge connected to ORDER Tower, serving as a central hub for the preservation and study of information gathered from across the multiverse. Although not technically part of ORDER Tower, it is primarily accessed through secure gateways within the Tower and is considered a medium-security zone. The Archive’s vast halls and labyrinthine corridors make it a place of wonder and mystery for scholars and ORDER personnel alike.

Architecture and Atmosphere

Designed with awe-inspiring Gothic architecture, the Endless Archive features soaring vaulted ceilings, intricate stone carvings, and expansive stained glass windows that cast colorful light across the interior. Row upon row of towering bookshelves stretch into the distance, giving the impression of infinite depth. Floating platforms and spiral staircases connect multiple levels, while enchanted candles and chandeliers provide a warm, ambient glow.

Collections and Contents

The Archive houses an extensive collection of books, scrolls, manuscripts, and artifacts meticulously copied or acquired from various realms. Its vast holdings include:

Organization and Management Challenges

Despite its wealth of knowledge, the Endless Archive is notoriously disorganized. Over the centuries, each caretaker or team of archivists has implemented their own system of categorization, often conflicting with or overlaying previous methods. This has resulted in a complex and often confusing organizational structure, making it difficult to locate specific materials without assistance.

Efforts to reorganize the Archive are ongoing but complicated by its sheer size and the diversity of its collections. Proposals include:

Access and Security

While considered a medium-security zone, the Endless Archive maintains several security measures to protect its valuable contents:

Significance to ORDER

The Endless Archive represents ORDER’s commitment to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge. It serves as a vital resource for research, education, and strategic planning, providing invaluable insights into the histories, cultures, and technologies of myriad realms. By maintaining copies of official records and multiversal literature, the Archive ensures that information is safeguarded against loss or destruction in its original realm.

The Archive also plays a crucial role in supporting ORDER’s mission by:


Zod, Ferros Engineer and Head of ORDER Tower’s Micro-Workshop

Zod is a highly skilled Ferros Engineer with nine years of experience working under Vulka in Ferro_nyx. Resembling an octopus with many limbs and an array of specialized appendages, Zod belongs to a species whose name cannot be reproduced by mammalian vocal cords. His species features a unique social structure with 16 genders, but Zod adopts male pronouns when communicating with ORDER personnel for ease of interaction.

As the head of the micro-workshop within ORDER Tower, Zod plays a crucial role in the organization’s research and prototyping efforts. He is responsible for the precise fabrication of prototype equipment, devices, and components for ORDER’s research department. Working closely with scientists and engineers, Zod ensures that each prototype is meticulously crafted and functional before schematics are sent to Vulka’s Workshop in Ferro_nyx for mass production.

Zod’s deep expertise as a Ferros Engineer has made him highly respected within ORDER, and his micro-workshop is both feared and revered by those who visit. Known for his strict attention to detail and unique approach to problem-solving, Zod’s presence in ORDER Tower adds an irreplaceable layer of precision and quality to ORDER’s technological advancements.