Anomaly Countermeasure Division (A.C.D.)
The official agency for handling anomalous events — managing Espers, controlling Rifts, and maintaining urban order. Justice
「Protect the everyday, contain the Chaos」
Founding
Nova City’s official agency for handling supernatural incidents, formally known as the “Anti-Chaos Directorate” (A.C.D.). As Chaos phenomena grew increasingly frequent in Nova City, a dedicated organization was needed to counter supernatural threats, and the ACD was born. Headquarters located in Nova City’s Central Business District.
Core Philosophy
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Mission | Control rifts, eliminate Chaos entities, maintain urban order and citizen safety |
| Operations | Official structure with chain of command; Special Ops squad has high autonomy |
| Alignment | Justice |
Internal Structure
Special Ops Task Force (ACTF)
The ACD’s core execution unit, handed to the Captain in a crisis. At the story’s start, the squad was on the verge of disbandment with only Rich remaining. It gradually built the “Kick Squad” core roster.
Key Members
- Captain — Squad leader, codename “Infinite Wrench”
- Rich — Veteran, tactical specialist
- Taffy — Rookie investigator, core member
- Thermo — Ranged firepower
- Mechanika — Technical support (auxiliary)
- Bansy — Area control (unofficial collaborator)
- Alan — Intelligence network (partner)
Relations with Other Factions
| Faction | Relationship |
|---|---|
| Dog Demon Society | Hostile — primary adversary |
| Patrol Agency | Cooperative, but ACD has higher authority |
| Cat Express | Unofficial cooperation through Taffy’s channels |
| Eonbug | Unknown — relationship yet to be revealed |
Faction info based on published materials. Details will be updated after official game launch.