AEGIS Research Division

The AEGIS Research Division, also known by their abbreviation "ARD", is the science division within AEGIS, their primary responsibility being dealing with infections. Their duties include:
* Curing any infected on-site personnel and wastelanders.
*Controlling outbreaks.
*Researching and testing various infectious diseases.
*Scanning individuals to ensure they are clear of infections using the Infection Scanner / Advanced Infection Scanner
*Bin duties.
*Trading with wastelanders for Fedorium Batteries and Fedoralite Ore.
*Maintaining the border's on-site reactor
==Combatics==
===ARD Scientist Combatics===
These combatics feature a mask that grants all ARD members immunity to HC-191-B/Stone Cancer. The scientist combatics give personnel wearing them 65 armor. 
==== ARD Science Voice commands: ====
*K - Affirmative. 
*C - Negative.
*J - Requesting assistance.
*M - Subject, follow me immediately. 
===ARD Bio-hazard Combatics===
During outbreaks, ARD personnel wear the bio-hazard combatics to further reduce the risk of infection, rendering ARD immune to all known diseases except FF-899-A. The Bio-Hazard Combatics features a gas mask and oxygen tank. Those wearing the Bio-Hazard Combatics also make a constant breathing noise until the combatics are taken off. The Bio-Hazard Combatics give personnel wearing them 125 armor. 
==== ARD Bio-hazard Voice commands: ====
*K - Affirmative. 
*C - Negative. 
*J - Requesting assistance.
*M - Get against the wall immediately. 
* This line also plays when entering a radioactive zone. 
== Items==
===Weapons===
All ARD personnel are given a M412 REX revolver and the AX90. ARD is not a combat division, meaning the revolver is best used for killing non-compliant unarmored civilians or subjects and the AX90 is a fast-firing submachine gun, being useful in close quarters and mid-range combat. ARD personnel are also given the standard AEGIS weapons, the G14-B MK 3 automatic assault rifle and P226. 
=== Tools===
*ARD Keycard.
*Microchip injector
*Cure gun
* Stim gun
*Tool Scanner
*Infection Scanner
*Cuffs
*Pickaxe
==Joining the Division ==
To become a member of ARD, one must hold the rank of Senior Operative or above. You must be on PC to join ARD all other platforms are not allowed. Applications release on the first of every month. If you have any questions regarding the application you may ask the ARD External Discord Server.
===AEGIS Academy of Science and Technology===
If your application is passed you must complete the AEGIS Academy of Science and Technology (AAST) to become an official member of the AEGIS Research Division. All information about the AAST and its contents are classified. (The existence of AAST itself is not classified)
== Trivia ==
* ARD holds the highest amount of authority during Infection and Evacuation protocols, currently with authority right under HiCOM. All AEGIS are to follow ALL orders given.
* TTS, MRT and SAU are all made to assist ARD in the completion of their duties due to the severe importance of many of their duties.
* ARD is the only division which has access to two combatics.
* Many of the technologies across the site were created by ARD, those include the PKSF Shield, On-site Reactor, DEW weapons and more.
* Of all six divisions, ARD remains the 2nd most classified due to their heavy connections with infections and dangerous items researched.
Category:AEGIS Knowledge
Category:Divisions of AEGIS