The Investigatory Sector (The Bureau)

The Investigatory Sector is one of the seven sectors of The Bureau of Education, Study and Defense of the Arcane Arts. The role of The Investigatory Sector was to investigate rumours, crime scenes and individuals who were suspected of illegal Arcane use, along with this the sector was also tasked with the discovery of new members for The Bureau.

The Investigatory sector was the joint most commonly seen sector of The Bureau, along with The Response sector. The Investigatory Sector was recognisable by their distinctive long, navy blue trench coats.

## Role

The main roles of The Investigatory Sector was that of:

### Investigating Rumours

The sector was the first to be sent out to any locations rumoured to contain Arcane Items, Arcane Siginificany, Arcane use or unexamplamable occurances. Once arriving to these locations, The Investigatory Sector would perform an investigation to determine whether the rumours were worth further investigation or were simply unspupported rumours. If discovered to be worth further invetigation, the sector would then begin a deeper investigation, while also inviting The Response Sector to get involved.

### Crime Scenes

Any crime scene ever suspected to involve arcane evidence, was first responded to by The Investigatory Sector. They would perform a thurough investigation to determine what the crime may have been and its relation to arcane use, before involivng The Response Sector

### Illegal Arcane Use

The Investigatory Sector was highly involved with hunting down illegal Arcane use. Though rarely invloved with acting upon the illegal use, they would perform a deep investigation of the illegal use, before passing the information on to The Response Sector.

### Discovering New Members

Whenever rumours of aracne users was brought to The Bureau's attention, The Investigatory Sector was sent out to investigate the arcane use and determine wheter it was worth enlisting the individual or reporting them to The Response Sector.

## Members

Members of The Investigatory Sector were called Agents of The Investigatory Sector. Each member who had graduated from the training program, were ranked as such:

### Lower Ranks

#### Lesser Agent

The Lesser Cadets had graduated the basic training program of The Bureau, however were yet to graduate the specialised training program of The Investigatory Sector. Lesser Agents were often in classes of 20 for their first year of training, before going into teams of 4 for on the field training in their second year. Each of the on the field team of Lesser Agents was lead by a Corporal Agent. Lesser Agents were never involved in inestigations above a D-Rank. The average Lesser Cadet would spend 1-2 years in this rank before finally graduating.

#### Agent

Agents were individuals that had graduated from the specialised training progem of The Investigatory Sector. Agents made up the largest numbers of The Investigatory Sector, these Agents were often in teams of 6-8 members and were lead by a Corporal Agent and a Sergeant Agent. Agents were never involved in investigations above a B-Rank. To be further promoted, an Agent would require to show great expertise in Arcane Use , Arcane Knowledge and Investigatory Skills.

#### Corporal Agent

Corporal Agents were indivduals that had shown great expertise in Arcane Use , Arcane Knowledge and Investigatory Skills. Corporal Agents were often assinged to a wide range of roles; however they were most commonly appointed to leading groups of Lesser Agents or being second in command to squads of Agents. Corporal Agents were rarely involved in any missions above A-Rank. To be further promoted to a Sergeant Agent, Corporal Agents would need to show exceptional talent and skill in Arcane Use , Arcane Knowledge, Investigatory Skills and Leadership.

#### Sergeant Agent

Sergeant Agents were truly skilled individuals as they were required to show exceptional talent and skill in Arcane Use , Arcane Knowledge, Investigatory Skills and Leadership. Sergeants were often assinged as leaders to teams of Agents, and would also have a Corporal Agent as a second in command. Sergeants were involved in all ranks of missions due to their skill and knowledge. Very few were ever further promoted above the rank of Sergeant Agent, due to the high levels of skill, talent and knowledge required.

#### Lieutenant Agent

Lieutenant Agents were in command of around 30-50 squads of agents. These agents showed an unbelievable level of skill, talent and knowledge in all aspects of the investigory sector. Lieutenant Agents were rarely sent on to the field, only ever really being sent out on S-S+ Rank Missions. After 5 years, a Lieutenant Agent was allowed to take an exam to reach a further promotion in The Investigatory Sector.

#### Colonel Agent

Colonel Agents were the highest ranking official on field Agents, however much like the Lieutenant Agents they were rarely seen on the field, unless personally requested by The High Cabinet. Colonel Agents were in command of 100-200 Lieutenant Agents. There was very few Colonel Agents, and even fewer went for a promotion into the Cabinet.