Caelum's Research Lab

Established sometime over a million years ago (I can't remember the exact date) during somewhat troubling times, this old yet friendly building stands tall and proud. The angels here are the ones that Floppa trusts the most - they manage most of the buildings and science-related stuff in Caelum. As a result, their advice is important to Floppa.

## Dress Code

There's a somewhat lenient dress code inside the lab. The required outfit is composed of a white lab coat, a shirt with a breast pocket, black-colored pants, and closed-toe shoes - rubber boots would be preferable, but they're optional. Masks are mandated; they are not to be taken off until you leave the facility. Whenever someone enters a space where something is being studied, they need to put on a hazmat suit for protection. Even if that something is harmless and unable to move, the suit is still required - you never know when something's going to explode in your face.

## Departments

The research lab is split up into three main departments: magic, engineering, and other species. From there, they branch off into separate groups. Several centuries ago, another section was set up; this section is (somewhat) temporary and was given to the scientists researching the heroes' disappearances. When the research regarding that subject is completed, the setup will either be destroyed or the scientists will vote on a new section. Should they decide that they want a new division, the makeshift section will be renovated and made into a permanent area for the division. More researchers will also be recruited.

## Hierarchy

In the hierarchy, there are four tiers. The first tier is composed of a single person - the Creo General, Hazel. Being the director, she takes priority over the researchers; in cases of emergency, she takes control of everything. The second tier is composed of the section leaders and the deputy director. The section leaders have full command over the researchers in their unit, but Hazel can override their decisions if enough researchers come to her or the deputy with a problem about them. The deputy director oversees the section leaders and makes sure that the rules of the institution are followed. They have the right to get rid of section leaders so long as there's evidence that they're corrupt. The third tier is made up of the managers, who lead the separate branches of their unit. They report directly to their division's executive. The fourth tier is just the common scientists that wander about the installation, going about their day and doing what needs to be done.

## Becoming a Researcher

To become a researcher at the lab, an angel needs to go through several steps. First, they must be approved by Floppa. No matter who they are, if Floppa doesn't support their becoming a scientist, then they won't be able to. Next, they must pass a background check. This takes a minimal amount of time, assuming that the angel brings their confirmation papers with them when appealing to Floppa. After that, they're tested - this is when a researcher's section and branch are decided. Depending on their score on the test, appearance while taking it, and history, the examiners will decide what's best for them. The people selected to be the examiners vary; however, there must be at least five people supervising the test taker. From there, the trainee will be informed of the facility's rules and will be given a thic(c)k book of procedures. About fifteen percent of trainees read this book, and only two percent have it memorized. Once the trainee has been settled in, they'll be given a code name by the Creo General.

## Self-Destruction

The laboratory has a self-destruct function in case of emergency. If the majority of the researchers within the lab are taken over or killed by something within the facility, Floppa or the Creo General can make the facility explode. To prevent anything from getting out, a barrier preventing the things inside from leaving will be activated around the same time as the explosion - it'll lower the chances of anything getting out and contaminating the rest of Caelum. Any researchers that survived whatever happened to the others will be quarantined until Floppa can be sure that they'll have no harmful effect on Caelum. Should they impair their surroundings and fellow angels, the researchers will be sent to another dimension until a new lab has been built. From there, the afflicted will be studied and the new researchers will (hopefully) find a cure for their maladies.