The Advent Directive

The Advent Directive is a document written by the Commander of XCOM, defining the general structure and purpose of ADVENT.

### SECTION 0: Declaration and Overview

***Introduction***: With the arrival of extraterrestrial beings to our planet, we recognize that we must adapt to these changes before it is too late. The world has been splintered over various conflicts of religious, political and ideological natures, and ADVENT recognizes that these divisions are detrimental to the future of our species.

We cannot afford to fight one another, human against human. For decades the world had held certain nations, cultures and people on pedestals, yet refused to offer the same to other countries. Ignorance and lying were allowed in the name of freedom. Corruption and broken promises became the laws on the land. The nations of the world were only focused on their own ambitions, not for the greater good of our species

ADVENT rejects these failings and will seek to correct the mistakes of the past and bring our species into the future, united as one voice, one force, and one power. ADVENT will not uplift some countries while leaving others behind; all are equal and have one voice from which to voice the needs of their nation.

Ignorance will be replaced with knowledge, and those who intentionally attempt to deceive or lie will no longer be tolerated. The leaders of the world will be held accountable for their decisions, and corruption and greed will be purged from the governing body of ADVENT. Most important of all, there will be a singular vision that all in ADVENT share: The prosperity, security, and advancement of humanity.

***Purpose***: The goals of ADVENT are to enact the three core tenets of ADVENT: Prosperity, Security and Advancement

* Prosperity: Under ADVENT, citizens will no longer need to fear living without basic human necessities. All have a place within ADVENT, be that as a private citizen or in service to the State. Schooling will be free, allowing children to follow their purpose without fear of crippling debt. Medicine and healthcare will be provided to those who require it, and in time, the ills of poverty will be reduced to nothing. Law-abiding citizens under ADVENT will have a quality of life far beyond what they have experienced before, and ADVENT is dedicated to seeing this become a reality.

* *Security*: Under ADVENT, citizens will be protected from threats beyond simply petty crime. The ADVENT Peacekeepers will no longer be a reactionary form or law enforcement, but one that proactively hunts down major threats to the State and its citizens. Dissent which poses a violent threat to the ordinary citizen will no longer be tolerated and will be put down and will help actively suppress dangerous ideologies.
	+ ADVENT Peacekeepers will receive highly specialized training, and will have oversight from military, internal and civilian branches to prevent abuses of power, all abuses of which will be taken seriously in our goal to truly protect the citizens under ADVENT. Criminal justice will no longer be a process that takes years, and judgements will be handed down based on evidence, facts and science, not fear, wealth or public opinion. Prisoners will no longer simply be a burden on the taxpaying citizen, but will become a productive force utilized by the State for maximum efficiency.
	+ ADVENT military will protect its citizens from the greater threats, be they alien or terrestrial. ADVENT soldiers will be highly trained and drawn from the best our society has to offer, and will be the most advanced military force on this planet. ADVENT’s military leaders will no longer be bound by decisions of international bodies, but will be free to defend ADVENT’s citizens the best that it can with no fear of international condemnation. ADVENT will not tolerate systemic abuses of power by foreign nations on its citizens, and will intervene at the discretion of ADVENT’s military body, and the Chancellor of ADVENT.

* *Advancement:* Under ADVENT, there will be no dismissal or ignorance of the sciences which propel our species forward. Various scientific groups will be funded for both military and civilian purposes, and will all have the underlying goal of increasing the overall quality of life for all citizens in ADVENT. Renewable solutions, genetic engineering, cloning, disease and medical research will all be initiatives undertaken and supported by the ADVENT, be they independent or State-sponsored. Military initiatives undertaken will be enhanced weaponry, chemical warfare and cleanup, and alien biological analysis and utilization.
	+ It is also understood by ADVENT that scientific advancement comes with certain risks and needs, which is why ADVENT will fully support the usage of animal and specific human testing to help refine and improve the various projects undertaken within ADVENT, all of which will be heavily monitored to prevent unethical experimentation. In addition, scientists under ADVENT will not have certain projects restricted based on ethics, resources or apparent legality as all projects will first be approved by the ADVENT Research and Development agency.

Table of Contents:

SECTION 0: Declaration and Overview

SECTION 1: Organization and Structure

SECTION 2: ADVENT Congress of Nations

SECTION 3: ADVENT Judicial Courts

SECTION 4: ADVENT Executive Branch

SECTION 5: ADVENT Agencies

SECTION 6: ADVENT Intelligence

SECTION 7: ADVENT Peacekeeping Division

SECTION 8: ADVENT Military

SECTION 9: Relations with Foreign Nations

SECTION 10: Guidelines for Extraterrestrial Civilizations