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REICH MINISTRY OF INTERNAL ORDER
INTER-DEPARTMENTAL OBSERVATION REPORT
CLEARANCE: HIGH – Personnel ONLY
Location: Northern Mountains Research Complex – Sublevel Gamma
Date: Year 931, Month 2, Day 14
Time: 06:42 Hours
Subject: Arcano-Technological Research Progress & Fusion Trials
Prepared by: Department of Internal Order (Shadow Observation Unit)
Joint Oversight: Department of Arcane Rune Development (Head: Virella von Weiss) & Department of Technological Innovation (Head: Otto Eisner)
I. OVERVIEW
This document is a routine classified surveillance summary of activities conducted within the Northern Mountains Research Facility, focusing on recent fusion experiments, staff behavior, and results from Trial Series 5A-3. The facility operates beneath the eastern face of Mount Krug, approximately 6.3 kilometers above sea level, carved directly into the alpine rock layers. Temperatures in the outer tunnels remain below freezing.
The purpose of this facility is the development of magically augmented human weaponry, rune-core systems, and full-body anatomical fusion protocols using recovered gem cores.
II. OBSERVED PERSONNEL
Dr. Virella von Weiss
Role: Arcane Director
Status: Stable
Behavior: Focused, restrained, formal.
Observed casting multiple stabilization sigils and overseeing the restraint protocols for Subject #38. Eyes visibly glowed during magical exertion. Pulse remained stable despite proximity to raw gem-heart.
Dr. Sophia Bernstahl
Role: Lead Anatomist, former surgeon
Status: Fatigued but active
Behavior: Detached, efficient. Re-stitched Subject #38 post-procedure without anesthesia. Vocalized several complaints about previous test subject integrity.
Dr. Ann Richter
Role: Behavioral Psychologist
Status: Active
Behavior: Unsteady. Nervous ticks increased near Subject #38's awakening. Wrote continuously during subject's memory retrieval phase. Possible insomnia reported.
Dr. Arivah
Role: Southern continent immigrant. Expert in symbolic linguistics and neuro-magical transfer protocols.
Status: Stable
Behavior: Calm, introspective. Often isolated. Routinely reviews sea maps and sketches of unknown continents in her quarters after hours. Fluent in Reichsdeutsch but retains native accent.
III. SUBJECT TRIAL: #38
Designation: Phase 5A-3
Age: Approx. 17
Former Role: Criminal conscript
Procedure:
Fused with gem-heart core using modified Arivah protocol
All sleeping drugs bypassed due to previous complications
Neural restraints activated at 04:13 hours
Result:
Subject remained alive beyond the 9-minute mark (not unprecedented)
Displays exceptional magical responsiveness and regenerative resilience
Eyes changed to solid silver; pupils no longer present
Pulse decreased to 18 BPM, then normalized at 06:01
Veins glow faint blue under dim light
Vocabulary intact; memory fragmentary
Known Side Effects:
Subject now answers only to direct orders
Displays identical behavior to stabilized Subject #27 (deployed) and #12 (incinerated post-breakdown)
High potential for deployment in elite squad roles
SPECIAL ORDER:
Due to Subject #38's advanced adaptation, exceptional responsiveness, and potential for long-term weaponization, termination has been denied despite his prior criminal designation. Subject will be preserved for further study and eventual deployment under controlled conditions. Authorization confirmed by both Virella and Otto.
IV. FACILITY STRUCTURE
Floor 1: Barracks, medical bay, and checkpoint
Floor 2: Surgical lab, cryostasis storage, rune labs
Floor 3: Deep storage of gem cores (total cores: 42 remaining)
Floor 4: Holding cells (3/12 occupied)
Floor 5: Incinerator shaft, failed subject disposal (Volume: 217 corpses since Month 8)
Sublevel Gamma: Observation & classified rune-core vault (Authorized to Führer, Otto, and Virella only)
Walls are rune-sealed. Soundproofing effective within 98% tolerance. Internal radio signals monitored via isolated loop. No known leaks to external kingdoms.
V. NOTES & CONCERNS
A request was filed by Dr. Arivah to review early seafaring logs and commission an updated long-range ship blueprint capable of crossing open waters. Request denied for now.
Subject #38 requested to "see the sun." Request denied.
Reports suggest Subject #38 has not slept in 3 days, yet vitals remain stable.
An unknown energy fluctuation was recorded at 03:57 during fusion stabilization. Virella responded by marking down a new rune sequence — unknown classification. Awaiting formal translation.
VI. CONCLUSION
Research remains highly promising. Subject #38 is the most advanced stabilized magical augmentation to date. Loyalty programming appears successful, with limited autonomy. Staff morale varies. 3 more test subjects scheduled before month's end.
Both departments are operating in alignment with original blueprint goals. Otto's technical staff now collaborate directly with Virella's rune theorists.
Pending authorization, Subject #38 may be transported to New Berlin for demonstration before the Fuhrer.
—END REPORT—
Filed: 06:59 Hours
Auth Code: DIO/322-R
CC: Führer Archives, Otto Eisner (Full Copy), Virella von Weiss (Redacted Copy)