Science Directive

= Overview =

The Science Directive, or simply known as The Directive, is perhaps one of the largest group of scientists working alongside each other with The Remusian Republic. The Directive is overseen by the Technocratic Council, and projects must be submitted and approved by them. Almost every Remusian aspires to be a part of them, as scientific research is a big part of Remusian culture. The Directive has existed since the founding of Civilization, though not nearly in as much complexity as it is now.

Becoming a Part of The Directive
After completing the already rigorous process that the Remusian education system offers, those wishing to participate in the Science Directive must undertake the Empire Scientific Assessment, know universally as the ESA. This examination is given to test the knowledge of theory and ethical procedures, as well as the ability to solve and collaborate on projects together.

The ESA is composed of several components:
 * A large application of theory from every conceivable field of science.
 * A laboratory practicality section, combines the use of theory, procedures and ethics.
 * Another, shorter, laboratory section, focusing on collaborative work between competitors.
 * Construct a unique study to investigate an area of interest; typically what they would specialize in their education.

Cultural Significance
Almost every Remusian aspires to be part of the Directive, and as such the week allotted for the ESA is celebrated across the empire. Many will find time in their days to view the competition on a broadcast network. Due to its popularity, several large conglomerates have negotiated deals with the Directive to set up a live viewing. The ESA takes place on planets TBD

Hyperlane Portal Drive
The Hyperlane portal Drive, or HPD, is an interstellar drive based off the original blueprints developed on Remusia. The HPD taps into an interconnected network of "hyperlanes". The HPD functions in a similar manner to a Warp Drive, entering what the Directive refers to as "hyperspace". The HPD allows a ship to create a enter the hyperlanes which exist within the hyperspace, and travels between systems. Chaining jumps is possible, when arriving at a destination a ship can immediately open another hyperlane. The drive is capable of 10 jumps before it requires a cooldown. The Directive has had little discourse with others empires with access to the Warp, and because of the little amount of time spent between jumps, they are unsure if they can make an accurate comparison. The only discernible difference being the HPD makes use of the "network" of hyperlanes, and can only travel between systems connected to them.

Project Intervention
Project Intervention is an internal and relatively secretive project within the Directive department Interstellar Engineering. A clearance level of five is required, a classification which only a handful of Remusians possess, and even fewer after the events of Experiment-S043. The goal of Project Intervention is to explore the possibilities of creating artificial hyperlanes using a gate system. In theory, these gates open up two points in hyperspace temporarily, allowing for a vessel to traverse through the gate effortlessly, allowing for quick and efficient passage between locations. After recent events, Operation Intervention has been put on hold and is currently on review.

Experiment S043
Experiment S043 was the first and remains the only official testing of an artificial gate opened in hyperspace. Corps Operative Sargent Major Tellaris Overte Mollkoff participated in the experiment under the supervision of Doctor Bishsun Barrete, the head of the Interstellar Engineering division. Following the incident, all technicians and participants appear to have no memory of the experiment, but a personal log of Dr. Barrete's is kept on file within the division's internals. Below is a transcription of the described incident.

Telemetry from the Major's suit that was received during Experiment-S043 was unlike any that had been seen before. Some of it was lost in the energy surge, but a good portion of it survived. Dr. Barreté remembers very little of the experience, but expresses his concern for the loss of the Major. The outcomes of the experiment have halted further attention to Project Intervention, and the risks and implications are currently under review by the Technocratic council. The risks of coming into contact with whatever denizens lie within hyperspace are a new factor that must be considered, and if they are capable of escaping hyperspace. The fate of the Major is unknown, but some reports indicate that he can be heard while travelling through hyperspace, calling out to others. Whether this is true or not remains a mystery.