DSO

DSO members

The **DSO** "**D**efense **S**cience **O**ffice" is a defensive technology research facility and group, subordinate to the office of **The Department of Defense** of the UFS.

They work mostly as an Anti-Nomad group.

## Policy

Are opposed to demonic influence, but also willing to cross some lines that the Taimanin are upholding. The DSO is very willing to disrupt and attack evil groups without the laws of Japan stopping them.

Take a stronger stand against demons and are less likely to cooperate. Are in a constant fight against "G" and Nomad. More morally gray, they also come in conflict with the Taimanin at times, but just as much worked with them.

## History

Made out of formidable personnel (researchers, soldiers, Rouge Taimanin) which are specialized to counter demonic influences in human society. Since their foundation, they are the strongest anti-demonic group in the UFS and have bases around the world. Their base in Japan is hidden in the Orange Industry Building.

At some point, they recruited the "Masked Taimanin" and made her one of the leaders of the Japanese branch. Later on, the group also recruited Koukawa Asuka and gave her a Prosthesis after a battle with Nomad's leader Edwin Black. Under the DSO, Asuka became known as the Steel Reaper and her strength was compared to that of Asagi of the Taimanin. The DSO also has a large focus on research into Taima Particles and weapon creation, with Kotani Kenji hoping to find a way to deal with demons like Edwin Black.

Unlike the Taimanin, which often are unable to fight public groups which are not officially marked as targets or can cover their tracks like Nomad, the DSO has attacked Nomad bases and Chinese Union bases which used demonic tech in a stealth mission multiple times.

In Taimanin Asagi 3, the group send Asuka to destroy the Ghoul project on the Taihei Island Base. Afterward they send Asuka to attack the Prime Minister's Official Residence, so that Kenji could collect data, the DSO suspecting that Japan's prime minster Asai worked with Nomad and had a big plan to bring down the country. Even with the data, the DSO was too late to stop Asai's plan and Nonomura Hiroo was killed and Asagi and her Gosha Taimanin were made into scapegoats, while in the public the Chinese Union was blamed so Asai could push Japan to enter the UFS for defense. The UFS itself split between the **Department of Defense** and **State Department** on this issue. However, before the DSO could act, the Masked Taimanin was killed saving Asuka and their base in the Orange Industry Building was taken over by Oboro and a number of recruited thugs.

Now hostages, Asuka was forced to endure torture, with Oboro planning to break her will and use her against Asagi. In the end, thanks to Kenji, Asuka is able to take control of the situation frees her co-workers and with the help of Asagi kills Edwin Black in her route. The DSO afterward is still active and Asuka remains with the group but is on better terms with Asagi.

### Timeline TABA

TA3 did not take place.

The DSO often works with the Fuuma Organization, both opposing Task Force G of the State Department. As a result, both the Masked Taimanin and Asuka often work with Fuuma Kotaro even if they also at times fight against each other. Regardless of all groups, the DSO, has the best relations with the Fuuma Organization. Other members are introduced to the group overtime.

### Timeline RPGX

TA3 did not take place.

The DSO at times works with the Taimanin, though it still is rare. Mishea Silkies now is part of the DSO. Club Persona is introduced as a front of the DSO to act in Tokyo Kingdom.

One of their storage facilities contained a Brain Flayer artifact, the Tesserac. Mizuki Yukikaze (Future), Kotaro, Masked Taimanin and Koukawa Asuka teamed up to destroy the Tesserac and killed the Brain Flayer Arsal, which tried to reclaim the powerful tool that helped to enslave future Yukikaze's universe.

### Timeline Action

TA3 did not take place.

The DSO at times works with the Taimanin, more so than RPGX. Helped the Taimanin locating Momochi Toyo and a Task Force G base. Both Igawa Sakuya and Kannazuki Sora trained in one of the DSO bases before returning to Gosha.

## Known members

* Koukawa Asuka
* Koukawa Oboro (Chief)
* Kotani Kenji (In charge of Japan branch, researcher)
* Hiyama Kirin
* Mishima Mizuki
* Nino Weaver
* Mishea Silkies (RPGX)
* Irene Walt (Regularly hired)

## Not members but use the technology

* Hayami Kokone
* Tsujiki Mikoto