Mod Superhero (Book 6 STUBBING on Oct 27th)

Chapter 6.6 - The Bastion Initiative

DIVISION OF SUPERHUMAN AFFAIRS INTERNAL REPORT

Report compiled by

Deputy Director Marcus Hale

Head of Oversight and Compliance Division

CLASSIFICATION CONFIDENTIAL

THE BASTION INITIATIVE

Operation Summary

Collaborating Agencies — Summit of Heroes & Binary Brotherhood

Summary of Objectives — Enforcement initiative designed to eliminate unregistered superpowered individuals and neutralize or reintegrate former villains through targeted operations.

Key Details

Resource Sharing — As of this summer, the Summit of Heroes and Binary Brotherhood forces share data networks, allowing the Brotherhood's advanced algorithms to filter surveillance data for suspected unregistered activity.

Targeting and Surveillance — Utilizing high-level data analysis, the Binary Brotherhood's search algorithms sift through digital records, traffic patterns, and communications to locate suspects.

Apprehension and Detainment — Summit capes lead tactical operations to capture identified suspects, who are then subjected to extensive debriefing and, if needed, detainment. Up to 90% of suspects are detained in the Vault.

Public Safety Message — Officially, the Bastion Initiative is touted as an effort to protect public safety and establish a "stronghold" over superpowered threats, framing compliance as essential to national security.

Concerns & Unknown Information

Data Acquisition Methods — Additional sources and extent of Brotherhood data collection remain unclear; it's suspected some data feeds draw from high-security government archives and third-party tech conglomerates.At least one company, NAME REDACTED, reports they were strong-armed into cooperation.

Lack of Oversight — Brotherhood algorithms' search logic and specific parameters used to identify targets are proprietary, raising questions about accountability and susceptibility to misuse. With all surveillance, there is a chance it will eventually be used against people other than supers, such as journalists and political enemies.

Extent of Surveillance — Access to knowledge about these methods is intentionally restricted, preventing internal Summit members and Brotherhood members from knowing the Initiative's true reach. There are reasons to believe that Summit and Brotherhood cooperation might've begun before then. Director Wight expressed concerns that Summit networks had been accessed before the Bastion Initiative passed.

Possible Complications for the Summit of Heroes

Operational Strain — Increased apprehensions have stretched Summit resources thin, risking operational efficiency and personnel burnout. Recruitment numbers are already dwindling and projected to continue on a downward trend.

Hero / Public Relations — Currently, public reactions are mixed, but the Initiative's aggressive tactics may compromise the heroic image, particularly if unregistered individuals caught were minor offenders.

Possible Complications for the Binary Brotherhood

Data Security Risks — Vast amounts of data stored and shared within Brotherhood systems increase vulnerability to external cyber threats. As data collection grows, additional facilities will be needed. Risk of data breaches increases exponentially.