Object Classes

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== Euclid ==
Euclid-class objects are anomalies that are either insufficiently 
understood or inherently unpredictable, such that reliable containment 
is not always possible, but do not pose sufficient threat to qualify for
 Keter classification. The vast majority of anomalies cataloged and 
contained by the Foundation are initially classified as Euclid until 
they are either sufficiently understood or exhibit sufficient danger to 
qualify for reclassification.
In particular, any anomaly that exhibits autonomy, sentience and/or sapience
 is generally classified a Euclid-class entity at minimum, due to the 
inherent unpredictability of an object that can act or think on its own.
== Keter ==
Keter-class objects are anomalies that pose an inimical threat to the
 safety of Foundation personnel and the rest of mankind and either 
require extensive and complex procedures to contain or cannot be fully 
contained by the Foundation's current technology and knowledge.
These anomalies are generally considered the most dangerous ones in 
Foundation containment, and all research efforts are directed towards 
enabling more reliable containment of such anomalies or, as a last 
resort, the timely neutralization or destruction of its anomalous 
effects.
= Secondary Classes =
The following Object Classes are sub-classes that supplement the object's primary (or former) classification.
== Neutralized ==
Neutralized anomalies are those that are no longer anomalous, either 
through having been intentionally or accidentally destroyed, disabled, 
or otherwise no longer function or exhibit anomalous effects.
The documentation for Neutralized anomalies is archived for posterity
 in case the anomaly regains its anomalous properties or otherwise 
recurs in the future.
== Explained ==
Explained anomalies are 
those that are completely and fully understood to the point where their 
effects are now explainable by mainstream science, have been debunked as
 a false or mistaken classification, or are so widespread and publicly 
disseminated such that containment is no longer possible.
= Esoteric Classes =
The following Object Classes fall outside of the purview of standard classification.
== Thaumiel ==
Thaumiel-class objects are highly classified and extremely rare 
anomalies that are utilized by the Foundation to contain or counteract 
the effects of other highly dangerous anomalies, especially Keter-class 
objects. Even the mere existence of Thaumiel-class objects is classified
 at the highest levels of the Foundation and their locations, functions,
 and current status are known to few Foundation personnel outside of the
 O5 Council.
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