Special Terms

Below are listed special terms used by the FPD.

## Hazard Ranking

Below are terms used to identify how dangerous an anomaly or location is:

* **Secure:** The safest ranking. This means the anomaly does not pose any risk to anyone and is safe to interact with and approach. Anomalies of this rank are considered a Rank 1 hazard.
* **Risk:** This means an anomaly is mostly safe but can pose a slight risk due to some behaviors or properties. Anomalies of this rank are considered a Rank 2 hazard.
* **Hazardous:** This means an anomaly poses a danger to people, and can cause injury, but likely not fatal injuries. Anomalies of this rank are considered a Rank 3 hazard.
* **Perilous:** This means an anomaly can and probably will go out of its way to injure people and is more likely to cause fatal injuries. Anomalies of this rank are considered a Rank 4 hazard.
* **Deadly:** This means an anomaly will constantly seek to injure people, and if it sees a person, then it will pose a large danger to that person's life. Likely can also cause destruction to infrastructure. Anomalies of this rank are considered a Rank 5 hazard.
* **Devastating:** The most dangerous ranking. This means an anomaly poses a large danger to humans and human infrastructure and development. It is possible that it can cause an EOTW scenario. Anomalies of this rank are considered a Rank 6 hazard.
* **Triggerable:** This means an anomaly is at most times safe or mostly safe but can be triggered to become dangerous. For example, SCP-096 is usually safe, until his danger is triggered by looking at his face. Anomalies of this rank are considered a Rank 3 or 4 hazard.
* **Erratic:** This means an anomaly has varying threat levels and can be indeterminable in terms of how dangerous it truly is. Anomalies of this rank are considered a Rank 5 hazard.

## Type of Anomalies

Below are terms used to identify what form the anomaly has:

* **Liquid Object:** An anomaly which is liquid most, if not, all the time.
* **Gaseous Object:** An anomaly which is in gas form most, if not, all the time.
* **Solid Object:** An anomaly which is in solid form most, if not, all the time.
* **Multiple Matters:** An anomaly which can come in multiple states of matter.
* **Flora:** An anomaly which is a living thing and has properties of a plant.
* **Fauna:** An anomaly which is a living thing and has properties of an animal. Capable of movement and usually capable of sentience.
* **Paranormal:** An anomaly which is technically not a living thing, but also not deceased either. An example can be ghosts.
* **Microorganism:** An anomaly which is not detectable by the naked eye. Although viruses are not living, they also fall under this category.
* **Location:** An anomaly which covers an area and is considered a place.
* **Other:** An anomaly which does not fit the other categories.

## Knowledge Levels

Below are terms used to identify how much is known about an anomaly:

* **Complete:** The anomaly is very well known, and all or most behaviors and properties are documented.
* **Fulfilling:** The anomaly is mostly well known, and almost all behaviors and properties are documented, except maybe a couple details or theories that require proving.
* **Satisfactory:** The anomaly is known to an extent, and basic behaviors and properties are documented. Still requires slightly more research and testing.
* **Little:** Little is known about the anomaly, and basic behaviors and properties require more research. The anomaly can also have many untested rumors and theories.
* **Unknown:** Basically nothing is known about the anomaly, including basic behaviors and properties. The documentation of the anomaly is mostly rumors and theories.

## Special Advisories

Below are terms used to alert personnel about dangers the anomaly poses to them, so they may practice proper precautions. Each advisory is represented by a sign, which can be found here:

* **Deception Hazard:** The anomaly shows treacherous behavior, and increased caution should be practiced around the anomaly. The anomaly should not be trusted at most, if not, all times.
* **Biological Hazard:** The anomaly poses a risk to biological life and can interrupt biological processes. Only biohazard squad and authorized personnel with protective equipment should investigate the anomaly. Usually for pathogens.
* **Unknowledgeable Hazard:** Little is known of the anomaly, and it is not well documented, and increased caution should be practiced around the anomaly at all times. Given to anomalies with knowledge levels below satisfactory.
* **Approach Hazard:** The anomaly is highly dangerous and should not be approached if it is seen. Only authorized and prepared personnel with protective gear or weaponry should make contact with the anomaly. Typically given to anomalies with hazard ranks above perilous.
* **Mental Hazard:** The anomaly poses a mental hazard to people. Long-term and sometimes even short-term exposure to the anomaly is not recommended.
* **Interdimensional Hazard:** The anomaly poses an interdimensional hazard. This means it may travel from or to another dimension. This does not necessarily mean it is dangerous, but it simply means that personnel should be aware of this ability.
* **Contagium Hazard:** The anomaly is not a pathogen (bacterium, microorganism, virus) but is still considered a biohazard. If someone comes into close contact with the anomaly, it will spread a disease to said person. In short words, refer to the definition of contagium, which is an agent capable of causing a communicable disease.
* **Corrosive Hazard:** The anomaly is corrosive and is able to melt through objects easily. It is advised not to come close to or come into contact with the anomaly without protective equipment and gear.
* **Entry, No Exit Hazard:** The anomaly has an entrance, but no exit, or no known exit. Personnel are strictly prohibited from entering the anomaly.
* **Radioactive Hazard:** The anomaly emits radiation, usually a deadly dosage. Personnel are required to be equipped with proper equipment and gear.
* **Unstable Hazard:** The anomaly is unstable and should be dealt with carefully. Unstable can refer to physical instability, and mental instability.
* **EOTW Hazard:** The anomaly poses an EOTW (End-Of-The-World) hazard and is capable of causing an EOTW scenario. Safety around the anomaly should be practiced heavily and at all times.
* **Perceptual Hazard:** The anomaly poses a perceptual hazard, meaning seeing, hearing, tasting, feeling, or smelling the anomaly can cause problems for the person.

## Organization Relationship

Below are terms used to determine the relationship of an organization to the FPD:

* **Strong:** The organization in question is in very good terms with the FPD and cooperates with the FPD frequently.
* **Acceptable:** The organization in question cooperates well with the FPD and is helpful.
* **Neutral:** The organization in question does not have a good or bad relationship.
* **Unpleasant:** The organization in question has committed actions against the FPD, but not enough to warrant enemy status.
* **Enemy:** The organization in question has committed several actions that go against the FPD and should not be trusted. Should be supervised at all times.
* **Nemesis:** The organization in question is a clear enemy of the FPD and has committed several actions against the FPD, many also being illegal. Actions against the organization must take place to eliminate conflict.

## Organization Types

Below are the types of organizations that can exist:

* **Research:** An organization which works to investigate, catalog, and record a specific subject or subjects.
* **Religious:** An organization which has specific beliefs relating to a superhuman controlling power, especially one which they worship and respect and have faith in.
* **Insurgency:** An organization which works specifically to overthrow the FPD and/or related organizations, whether because they're a criminal organization, or want to find the truth of the FPD. They are usually armed, and if they aren't, they still cause a lot of damage in terms of how they interact with the FPD. They can also be defined as truth-seekers.
* **Other:** An organization which does not fit the above categories. For example, a US department could be categorized as other.

## Organization Status

Terms for the current status of an organization:

* **Active:** The organization in question is currently in operation.
* **Inactive:** The organization in question no longer exists or is in operation
* **Neutralized:** The organization in question has been stopped and shut down by the FPD.