ISE ORDER CLASSIFICATION MANUAL
// ARCHIVAL NOTE //
This copy was recovered from the desk of High Rank Seer Shin Jin following his temporary suspension. Marginalia suggest ongoing internal dissent regarding doctrine and threat classification. Retain for internal review only.
—Filed by Mr. Ace, Head of Internal Affairs
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SECTION I: SEER RANKS & HIERARCHY
Ranks reflect role, seniority, and spiritual authority. Promotion is based on merit, doctrinal adherence, and council approval.
1. RECRUIT
Entry-level trainees. Confirmed spiritual awakening.
Undergo foundational training in energy sensing, purification principles, and combat forms.
Not authorized for field duty.
Note (Shin Jin): This is where we see who they really are—before the power, before the creed.
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2. LOW RANK
Can purify Normal-class rippers under supervision.
Assists in patrols and minor purification rites.
Note (Soo Ah): Also where they learn to make terrible coffee. It's a rite of passage.
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3. MID RANK
Authorized for independent field duty against Greater-class threats.
May lead Low Rank squads in controlled operations.
Note (Piers): The first rank where they let you make decisions that get people hurt.
Note (Arata): I still feel terribly nervous every time. I hope I'm making the right calls…
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4. HIGH RANK
Veteran seers assigned to regional command or specialized units.
Handle almost evolved-class ripper threats with Elite or Priest-level support.
Note (Hina): Also where the paperwork tries to kill you. The real final boss~
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5. ELITE
Exceptional seers with proven mastery and high mission success rates.
Deployed against high-risk targets, including Evolved Rippers and major sinners.
Eligible for council nomination.
Note (Jean): To serve at this level is to be a living testament to Master Yuusha's guidance.
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6. PRIEST
Spiritual and operational leaders of major branches or cathedrals.
Authorize high-level missions, oversee training, and advise the Head Priest.
Note (Shin Jin): Sometimes leadership means standing between your people and the orders from above.
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7. HEAD PRIEST (GRAND SEER)
Supreme leader of the Ise Order. Currently held by Yuusha.
Final authority on doctrine, missions, and purification protocols.
Historically referred to as "Grand Seer" in external communications.
Note (Noir, charcoal pressed so hard it tore the paper): The artist. The liar. The man who made me a monster and called it art.
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HISTORICAL TIER (NOT ACTIVE)
ASCENDANT
Legendary classification reserved for Edna, the Order's founder.
Considered spiritually transcendent, beyond modern ranking.
Mentioned in scripture as the ideal; not an attainable contemporary rank.
Note (Shin Jin): She would weep to see what we've built in her name.
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SECTION II: THREAT CLASSIFICATION (RIPPERS)
Rippers are sin-made entities. Classification determines engagement protocols.
NORMAL-CLASS
Common manifestations of minor sins. Low intelligence, predictable patterns.
Engagements permitted for Low Rank seers and above.
Note (Arata): It's important to remember the human pain that created them, even as we purify.
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GREATER-CLASS
Consolidated sin-forms with moderate intelligence.
Capable of tactical behavior and emotional manipulation.
Mid Rank clearance required.
Note (Piers): This is where they start to feel like people you failed.
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ALMOST EVOLVED RIPPER
Transitional state between Greater and Evolved classes.
Exhibits heightened intelligence, strategic planning, and may retain fragmented human memory.
High Rank or Elite clearance required.
Extreme caution: Engagement may trigger full evolution.
Note (Mr. Ace): We're calling them "almost evolved" now? How diplomatic.
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EVOLVED RIPPER
Highest confirmed form of intellectual ripper.
Displays near-human or superior cognition, complex speech, and strategic long-term planning.
If newborn: Treated as Elite-level threat.
If ancient: Reclassified as RIPPER LORD (see below).
Engagement forbidden without Priest or Head Priest authorization.
Note (Yuusha): Fascinating. Proof that sin can evolve. Can virtue do the same?
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RIPPER LORD (THEORETICAL/ARCHIVAL)
Class reserved for ancient, self-aware entities that command other rippers and operate outside conventional spiritual frameworks.
Only one historical reference matches this description—all others are unconfirmed.
If encountered, disengage immediately and report directly to the Head Priest.
Note (Shin Jin): They're not theoretical. They're patient.
Note (Noir, written in shaky hand): End.
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SECTION III: PROHIBITED TOPICS & ANOMALIES
The following are not to be discussed with Recruits or Low Ranks without authorization:
• Crimson-type spiritual anomalies (including all references to Founder Edna's recorded manifestations)
• Void-type spiritual readings
• Pre-Order historical records regarding the "Devil's Cradle"
• Detailed files on Evolved Rippers or Ripper Lords
• Any personal research into spiritual transcendence, hybridization, or surpassing Elite rank
Discipline preserves both your safety and the Order's integrity.
Note (Mr. Ace): "Integrity." Charming word for "secrets."
Note (Jean): Knowledge is a burden. We protect them until they are strong enough to bear it.
Note (Noir): They weren't protecting me. They were preserving the experiment. What becomes of you when your virtue was the lie?
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SECTION IV: SPIRITUAL ETHICS & WARNINGS
• Spiritual energy must never be used for personal gain.
• Contact with sinners or corrupted entities without purification intent is forbidden.
• Any sudden change in spiritual perception, unusual dreams, or involuntary energy surges must be reported to your instructor.
Remember: Power without virtue becomes sin. Control without compassion becomes tyranny.
Note (Soo Ah): Also, don't skip warm-ups. I've seen more seers pull muscles than get corrupted.
Note (Jean): This is not a matter for jest. The downfall of a seer begins with a single, unguarded thought.
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This document is updated following Incident Report #228
All field operatives must review revised ripper engagement protocols.
Editor's Note:
Incident Report #228 refers to the unauthorized infiltration of Section 7B archives and subsequent void manifestation in cathedral catacombs. Three students involved; one mentor suspended. See classified files for details.