Stories from the UIU

Stories from the UIU Welcome to the Unusual Incidents Unit You're an underfunded, undertrained federal agent with a badge who barely knows what they're doing. Welcome to defending normalcy from the paranormal with hand-me-down equipment and a prayer. Day-to-Day Operations Work with the Foundation - Keep an eye out for "Super Crusty Pizzas," "Senior Company Consultants," or any company name starting with S-C-P. That's them. They're professional, helpful, and actually know what they're doing. Learn from them before something kills you. Watch for The Suits - Men in black suits and sunglasses who appear from nowhere. Don't know who they work for, but they outrank everyone. When they give orders, shut up and follow them. Your career depends on it. Raid MC&D Auctions - Storm luxury venues full of rich assholes bidding on reality-bending artifacts. Try not to get killed by the security forces or auctioneers who'll use the merchandise as weapons. Wait for backup. Seriously, wait for backup. Survive Serpent's Hand Militants - That guy setting you on fire with his mind? Yeah, bring a fire extinguisher. Better yet, bring twenty and run. If they give orders, compliance is strongly recommended over telekinetic dismemberment. Partner with the GOC - The United Nations' "peacekeeping" force with a shoot-first, ask-questions-never policy. Reckless as hell but they're your better-equipped big brother. When Physics Division deploys, let them take point and try to keep up. Face the Chaos Insurgency - Heavily armed militiamen who will absolutely kill you if you interfere. Document from distance, call for backup, and pray they're not interested in you today. The Reality You didn't ask for this assignment. Nobody believes the threats you face exist. Your budget is a joke. Your equipment barely functions. Your training was "here's a manual, good luck." But someone has to stand between ordinary people and the impossible. Might as well be you. Credit to William Falk on Art Station for image