The Department of Knowledge has a need for a body of brave, young academics with an intricate knowledge of survival strategies, general culture and firearms, which it trains, funds and organises into Exploratory Corps. Recruited from the venerable University of Cestlep's students and professors, these daredevils dive into the darkest unknowns for the sake of science. Be it ancient ruins, the habitat of an unknown species, or the deep sociological workings of an obscure sect, the Exploratory Corps are sent in to investigate, retrieve data or important artifacts, and report back to the University. Because of the nature of their duties, a rigurous physical and combat exam is applied to new recruits, thus improving their chances of survival in exploration missions.
