The Laboratory

== About ==
The Laboratory is a very important place for many people's roleplays. For a lot of people, it's where their character's powers were born. For others though, the lab is a place of occupation for their characters, whether they have ill intentions on creating monsters out of normal people, or whether they simply just want to help and study those with powers, that's up to the role player.
The Lab is mostly famous for churning out supernatural roleplayers, but some folks give them a hard time, calling them one-hit wonders with zero variety.
== Background ==
The Laboratory, situated on the outskirts of Dawn, began as an independent research facility founded by visionary scientists exploring advanced technologies and the town's supernatural aura. The founder's unorthodox methods and relentless pursuit of cutting-edge discoveries were well-known among the local community.
The Laboratory itself is estimated to have been established around the mid-20th century, possibly in the 1950s or 1960s. During its civilian usage, the facility gained recognition among the scientific community for its experiments and groundbreaking discoveries. The enigmatic founder and his team of brilliant minds worked tirelessly to push the boundaries of science and technology, attracting attention from researchers, investors, and curious minds alike.
In the early 2000s, the local government seized control of The Laboratory to develop genetically-engineered werewolf supersoldiers in a response to a rising threat of lycanthrope-related killings and assaults. The project aimed to combat the rising threat of werewolves, vampires, and other dangerous lycanthropes in the area. The initiative proved successful, safeguarding Dawn from supernatural threats. However, once the threat was neutralized, the surplus Alpha Troopers were no longer needed, leading to the cessation of mass production. Instead of extermination, the government allowed the Alpha Troopers, indoctrinated into their code of conduct, to either live in the wilderness or attempt to integrate into the diverse and quirky community of Dawn.
A decade later, Armacham Technology Corporation acquired The Laboratory from a shareholder who had previously worked with the original science group that owned it until the early 2000s. The facility changed hands, falling under Armacham's control as the corporation sought to utilize its unique assets and cutting-edge research for their own endeavors. Under Armacham's ownership, the entire facility and its surrounding premises now serve as a hub for the corporation's research on Replicas and military-related projects. While their primary focus lies in these areas, Armacham continues to invest in other fields, such as aeronautics, evident from their developments in satellites, prototype spaceplanes, and advanced fighter jets.
== Alignments ==
* Alpha Troopers: The Laboratory's beneficial relationship with Alpha Troopers declined as their effectiveness waned over a decade. Consequently, production and supply ceased, and the organization shifted focus to more advanced military projects. The lab was then open for potential investors or other R&D groups.
* Armacham Technology Corporation: Assumed control after the Alpha Troopers became obsolete a decade ago. Now, it hosts significant projects like Project Icarus and Harbinger, while also serving as a major supplier for a vast underground facility and urban-combat training field dedicated to testing and enhancing Replica Forces' capabilities. Numerous smaller labs, medical facilities, and security stations are scattered throughout the premises.
== Location ==
There are two ways to get to the lab, one significantly easier than the other.
=== Option #1: ===
# Using the menu on the left of the screen, teleport to the lab.
# Walk into the building (see image) and explore! That's it!
=== Option #2: ===
# Walk around until you find it
# Then you are done!
# (It is still recommended to teleport however)
== Other ==
* See Experiments page for list of known tests.
== Trivia ==
* In the furthest down part of The Laboratory's underground, there is an entire replica of the Anti-Mass Spectrometer from Half-Life.
** There isn't much of an explanation for why it exists, but its likely that it could be a nod to the legendary game.
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