Level Nine is a secretive division operating within the broader Saurian Arbitrator’s Guild (SAG) on The Crucible. This clandestine level appears to handle missions and possess information that is not accessible to regular members of the guild.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Level Nine engages in classified operations that require a higher security clearance than standard arbitrator duties.
- Their activities involve sensitive matters, such as the investigation and acquisition of Martian hypnosis technology.
- Members of Level Nine may operate undercover, even within the regular SAG, concealing their true objectives from their colleagues.
- They have the authority to task individuals like Doceep with specific, secret missions.
- Level Nine has access to resources and the ability to deploy reinforcements when necessary.
Structure and Membership:
- Level Nine exists as a deeper, more secretive layer within the established structure of the Saurian Arbitrator’s Guild.
- The exact hierarchy and the identity of its leadership are unknown.
- It is implied that operatives of Level Nine are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, even when working alongside other arbitrators.
Key Activities and Objectives:
- Based on Doceep’s mission, a primary objective of Level Nine appears to be to acquire and potentially counteract Martian hypnosis technology, specifically related to their experimental plants.
- Their interest in Martian technology suggests a concern regarding Martian influence and expansion on The Crucible.
- The need for secrecy indicates that Level Nine’s operations might be considered controversial, destabilizing, or potentially in conflict with the broader goals or understanding of the regular SAG.
Relationship with the Broader SAG:
- Level Nine operates independently and without the full knowledge of regular SAG members, such as Fabum Rajasauros and even superiors like Priethest.
- The existence of Level Nine highlights a potential lack of transparency and internal divisions within the Saurian Arbitrator’s Guild.
- While both operate under the umbrella of the SAG, their objectives and methods may differ significantly, with Level Nine prioritizing secrecy and potentially more direct intervention in sensitive situations.
Known Members:
- Doceep: A Goyocephale operative working directly for Level Nine.