THREAT LEVELS

## MAIN INFORMATION

The Anomaly Number Code, or ANC is a system used to classify the level of danger posed by an anomaly, with the classes ranging from Innocuous to Arduous to Perilous.

The classification system is designed to help personnel understand the level of risk involved with a particular anomaly and to take appropriate precautions when dealing with it. The code is often used in conjunction with other systems and procedures to ensure the safe containment and study of anomalous objects or phenomena.

## MAIN CLASSES

### **INNOCUOUS “Not harmful or offensive”**

> - Innocuous-class ANCs are anomalies that are easily and safely contained. This is often due to the fact that the Organization has researched the ANC well enough that containment does not require significant resources or that the anomalies require a specific and conscious activation or trigger. Classifying an ANC as Innocuous, however, does not mean that handling or activating it does not pose a threat.
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### **ARDUOUS “Anomaly Resistant to Direct Observation, Understanding, and Suppression”**

> - Arduous-class ANCs are anomalies that require more resources to contain completely or where containment isn't always reliable. Usually, this is because the ANC is insufficiently understood or inherently unpredictable. Arduous is the Object Class with the greatest scope, and it's usually a safe bet that an ANC will be this class if it doesn't easily fall into any of the other standard Object Classes. As a note, any ANC that's autonomous, sentient, and/or sapient is generally classified as Arduous, due to the inherent unpredictability of an object that can act or think on its own.
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### **PERILOUS “Potentially Existentially Risky/Inherently Lethal Object Under Supervision”**

> - Perilous-class ANCs are anomalies that are exceedingly difficult to contain consistently or reliably, with containment procedures often being extensive and complex. The Foundation often can't contain these ANCs well due to not having a solid understanding of the anomaly, or lacking the technology to properly contain or counter it. A Keter ANC does not mean the ANC is dangerous, just that it is simply very difficult or costly to contain.
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## SUBCLASSES

### THAMIEL

Thamiel-class anomalies are those that pose a direct threat to the organization or the world at large, and require constant monitoring and containment efforts. This subclass is often used for anomalies that are actively hostile, aggressive, or malevolent, and can cause significant harm if left unchecked.

### NEUTRALIZED

Neutralized-class anomalies are those that have been successfully contained and are no longer active or posing a threat. This subclass is used for anomalies that have been neutralized or destroyed, either through containment efforts or by other means, and are no longer a concern for the organization.

### EXPLAINED

Explained-class anomalies are those that were once considered anomalous, but have since been explained or understood by the organization. This subclass is used for anomalies that were once considered mysterious or unexplained, but have since been researched, analyzed, and understood by the organization, allowing them to be classified and categorized more accurately.