Powers Branch

Overview
Originally formed in late 2003 as Powers Division, the latter word of the title proved to be more accurate. Their original remit was to research and experiment with Supernormal Powers. Gideon, however, having the ear of Archer Lincoln, managed to get authorisation to intrude, at least partially, on the remits of Security Branch and Special Branch, being able to over-rule the latter in certain cases. It became common to hear phrases like, "Powers Division, Section 7, Paragraph 4" in dealings with Powers Division Agents, though precisely what that directive entailed was restricted information to those not of Powers Division.

After the events of 2007, the Powers Division remit was withdrawn in 2008, and rewritten by unanimous agreement. The new remit was purely the research and experimentation of Supernormal Powers, with some minor input into the recruitment and training process as a result.

One thing to specifically note about Powers Branch is that no member has any Cybernetic Enhancements of any kind. Powers Branch believe that Cybernetic Enhancements interfere with the natural flow of energy in the human body, and also believe that Cybernetic Enhancements can also accelerate the onset of The Logan Effect, though the latter claim has only the smallest amount of evidence to substantiate it.

Powers Branch on the other Branches:
Field Branch

"We all started there, this is true, but they wonderful thing about human nature is the potential for advancement.  We embrace this potential rather than go with the status quo." - PT-Agent Humid

Medical Branch

"Despite popular belief, we work well together.  We both identify problems and both find solutions.  Its up to the individual which path they choose then." - PT-Agent Jazz

Security Branch

"We've bumped heads in the past, but we're getting better as interaction I reckon.  Just leave the fifth floor eh guys?" - PT-Agent Sabre

Special Branch

"We can never undo what we did to one of our brethren, but we can make sure it doesn't happen again." - Assistant Director Gideon

Technical Branch

"In many ways, they typify everything we are against.  Still, they can't all be bad, surely." - PT-Agent Pyra

Weapons Branch

"All about who has the biggest gun?  When you can invent a gun that can outsmart the human brain, you'll have our complete attention." - PT-Agent Glimmer