Cytopia Hero Program
| Cytopia Hero Program | |
|---|---|
| Location | Cytopia |
| Leader | Awotwi Mensah |
| Type | Government Agency |
| Notable members | (Formerly) Atlas, Rocketman (Currently) Killcode, Venus Vikare, Lucas "Scoops" Berth |
| Founded | 1981 |
Officially founded in 1981 after the Battle for District I, all Cytopian public safety programs are done under the Hero Program. Contrary to the name, the program includes many smaller subdivisions which don't always come with the name and costume right away. To qualify for the CPH, one must pass an intensive background check as well as a rigorous physical and mental exam, to best sort you into the ideal subdivision.
All Cytopian heroes must be full time citizens of the city-state for at least 4 years and not possess a mark level Rotas or higher. While those with weak marks are technically allowed to be employed, they face much more scrutiny and difficulty in passing the exams, and are never allowed to work in the field. Whether to change this rule to banning all marked employees or allowing all marked employees is a common and popular subject of controversy, the current state a delicate compromise that could change any time.
The current Commissioner of the Hero Program is Senator Awotwi Mensah.
List of Subdivisions
- Cytopian Police Force
- The police force handle most law enforcement. Detectives, stakeouts, stings, beat cops, prohibition and recapture officers, border and prison guards are all under CPF purview. Each District has its own squads, sometimes with specific specializations, lead by a captain. The captains report to their District Chief of Police, and the Chiefs report to the Commissioner. Known members include Officer 0061-X and T-9204.
- Cytopian Environmental Emergency Services
- The CEES are the firefighters, EMTs, and Search and Rescue and are specially trained to work in Cytopia's dangerous weather. DAMARI (Drone-Assisted Mobile Aid and Rescue Intelligence) units work under this division with the Cytopia Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Task Force to rescue civilians from collapsed buildings or other situations too dangerous for humans.
- Cytopian Intelligence Department
- Counterintelligence, info security, and logistics. Alongside with handling intelligence, overall admin, organization, and orders for other subdivisions come from here.
- Cytopian Defense Research
- Covert and public research projects related to public safety. Known employees include Astra Leviticus, developer of DAMARI, and formerly Pestläkare, developer of CY-009. There is a furry among the ranks determined to make as much hero gear developed by the CDR animal-themed.
- .Cytopian Ranger Elite
- The real fucking deal. Many join the hero program to become a Ranger, most Rangers start in other subdivisions and transfer over, or still work in their subdivision with a Ranger badge of honor. A rare few are impressive enough to become a Ranger immediately upon joining the hero program. Rangers get unique specialized gear, official code names, special privileges, and are mascots of the hero program.