Scientific Department

The Scientific Department (ScD) is a large civil department in charge of the research and classification of all anomalies kept within the Foundation. They must further the Foundation's knowledge of anomalies while safely keeping them contained with minimal costs. They also are in charge of informing the general public about their knowledge. ScD works closely with the Security Department and Mobile Task Forces to securely conduct events. 
*To join this department, you must pass an application as a SC-1+.
==Divisions ==
===Biohazardous Research Division===
The Biohazardous Research Division (BRD) is a research division of the Scientific Department primarily specializing in the study of biologically hazardous SCPs and viral agents. These SCPs are:
* SCP-009
* SCP-409
* Pandora Crystal
* Pandora Core
BRD is given P3MPS suits, Tranquilizer rifles, and special training to safely test on biologically hazardous SCPs. One of BRD’s secondary duties, is to offer their aid during biohazardous agents breaches, such as SCP-009. The division aids by providing insight that could be useful for containment, as well as manpower. Furthermore, BRD assists by collecting samples and manufacturing cures, only for then to be administered to infected personnel. BRD is also responsible for educating the public and spreading awareness regarding biohazards, and outbreak procedures. Personnel should remain indoors, away from large groups, close all doors, and report any suspicious movement or behavior to containment officials.
=== Important links ===
* https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WO-uiTVqOUqmhwUJbcfiA5EXWmhxWhhKuczawIxiOXY/edit
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==Events ==
ScD members can host numerous important events each of which are focused on the advancement of knowledge. 
===Tests ===
Tests are the most common and popular event where a ScD member uses Class-Ds on a SCP for research purposes. These tests vary greatly on the test question and SCP, but all serve to ethically and methodically advance the research on SCPs. Class-Ds are used to prevent the unnecessary loss of Foundation Personnel life. All tests must be logged in extreme detail and then graded by a command member (Example). 
===Interviews===
Interviews are very similar to tests and serve the same purpose. However, they do not require any Class-Ds. During these, ScD members have a conversation with a SCP to attempt to learn more about it. They ask open-ended and thoughtful questions to understand a deeper element of the SCP. Like tests, they must all be logged and graded (Example). 
===Lectures===
Lectures are events where ScD members educate Foundation Personnel on the workings of a particular SCP. During these, the ScD will give a short lecture on how certain SCP functions and then give a demonstration with a Class-D.
==Notes ==
===Thesis===
A thesis is a compilation of in-depth test logs created by a research initiative. These are to explore a complicated subject that one test couldn't solve, requiring a multitude of experienced researchers to band together (Example). 
===Lore Records===
ScD is also in charge of maintaining and recording all lore events when they are about SCPs. Whenever a lore event happens a Medium Command member will create a special research report to document the event. This is to understand more about the SCP in question and have a more complete knowledge database (Example).
===SCP Experts===
SCP experts are members who have demonstrated an advanced knowledge of an SCP. They have logged (usually around ten) excellent logs on said SCP and can be trusted to host unsupervised lectures on that SCP and should be asked for information about the SCP (Example).
===ScD Website===
The ScD Website is a vital asset that catalogs all important information regarding ScD. These include all SCP descriptions, Lore Records, SCP Classifications, Researcher Database, important documents, and excellent logs.
== Chain of Command==
The Chain of Command exists to maintain smooth and orderly operations on and off-site. The Chain of Command should always be referenced when it comes to questions, conflict, and more. This order goes from lowest rank to highest rank. The bullet points constitute the requirements to get that rank.
===Entrant - Low Command===
Entrants are the new interns to ScD and are just exploring the operations within ScD. For them to begin testing, they are required to pass an Entrant Orientation. Their permissions are quite limited in tests. 
*Pass the ScD Application.
===Junior Researcher - Low Command===
Junior Researchers are entrants who have advanced and passed their Entrant Orientation. Additionally, they have conducted a few tests of their own, and have at least a general knowledge of testing operations. Their permissions in testing are more moderate.
*Pass the Entrant Orientation;
*Gather 5 promotion points;
* Gather 2 passed logs;
*At least 2 days as Entrant.
===Researcher - Low Command===
Researchers are the foundation of the general minds behind core research. They've done several tests/interviews, and are fairly experienced with testing procedures. Researchers have more freedom in the permissions of testing, allowing them access to at least all SCPs with certain systems. 
*Gather 40 promotion points;
* Gather 10 passed logs;
*At least 7 days as Junior Researcher.
===Research Specialist - Junior Command | Cap: 20 ===
Research Specialists is a handpicked junior command role of trust. They have demonstrated through their work, their demeanor, and their effort that they are the trusted researchers in the department. Provided with their role are more benefits than a Researcher, such as more permissions. It is not a requirement to be interested in medium command to achieve RS, however, it is a required step to get into medium command. 
*Co-host 5 internal events;
* At least 14 days as Researcher;
*Gather 75 promotion points;
* Gather 20 passed logs;
*Gain at least one S-grade log;
*Show sufficient activity & demeanor (the boundaries of which are judged by Command)
===Adept Researcher - Medium Command | Cap: 15 ===
Adept Researchers are the core members of the administration and management of the low command. Through commitment, recognition of their competence, and training, researchers can be invited to MC by HC. They are tasked with grading, hosting internal events, managing permission requests, partaking in crucial debates, and more. 
* Achieve the rank of Research Specialist;
*Be handpicked by High Command;
*Pass a trial.
===Senior Researcher - High Command | Cap: 6===
Senior Researchers are committed ScD Command members who have proven themselves to be excellent. They are handpicked directly by Chief Researcher+ for superior judgment, effort within ScD, et cetera. As the main body of HC, they partake in the management of MC and take part in discussions regarding more fundamental/major changes, and more.
*Achieve the rank of Adept Researcher;
*Be handpicked by a Chief Researcher+.
===Chief Researcher - Central Command | Cap: 2===
Chief Researchers are the head of the Scientific Department. Chosen by the Overseer of the Scientific Department, Chief Researchers are involved in significant decisions for the department, as both part of the High and Central Command. It's the Chief Researcher's job, alongside HC, to make sure the department is sufficiently operational. 
*Achieve the rank of Senior Researcher;
*Handpicked at the discretion of the Overseer.
===Department Overseer - Overwatch Command | Cap: 1===
The Overseer of the Scientific Department is one of the O5 Councilors with a task to passively ensure the department is running smoothly. Their knowledge and experience allowed them to progress and assume the position of Overseer. Overseers do not take active control over the department, as their job is to make sure HC is doing its job. 
*Be selected by the O5 Council.
==Command History==
==Important Links==
*[ScD - Scientific Department Handbook]
*[ScD - Scientific Department Testing Handbook]
*[ScD - Tracking Sheet]
*[ScD/MD - Testing Restrictions Spreadsheet]
*[ScD - Unethical Testing Handbook]
*EC Ethical Testing Guide - Official
*[ScD - Infraction & Disciplinary Handbook]
*Public Website
*[SCPF] ScD | Esoteric Research Team | Containment Specialists
===Lore ===
*https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IsAhfcVPCyfOEos7Udv32NFt6UUDlWzHX_DyfWpDeqs/edit
*https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GUKXu8XZeZH6Odk_DG-4S3LrGx1rHz5ZdCLtvSTAVCI/edit
*https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tsRwqqVOnSAFsGGdKTjn7EDLdmH1E1KslLdfvjDK844/edit
*https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y52o5BJ9eexhy8XjjTULX8CmqP0Ol8g3Res3nkflmUs/edit
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