In the interest of internal security within The Empire, Emperor Hester shortly after The Empire's founding established a security clearance identifying system, to identify who can know what. All though it varies from branch to branch, the levels themselves are very different, and each requiring different ways to obtain.
Clearance Levels
Ranged from highest to lowest:
Inner Circle Secret
Information at this level is of the most classified, and is information of supremely sensitive nature. Few ever are able to hold this level, typically those:
- Being a member on the Emperor's Imperial Inner Circle,
- and those who are approved by the Emperor to have this clearance.
To hold this clearance requires the Emperor's approval.
Ultra Secret
Information at this level is of an extremely sensitive nature, those able to hold this level tend to:
- Be a member of the Imperial High Command
- Be approved by the Emperor
To hold this clearance requires the Emperor's approval.
Top Secret
Information at this level is of a highly sensitive nature, those able to hold this level tend to:
- Be working on major Imperial Project(s),
- Be an ISB or II agent,
- Be within a Command position.
To gain this clearance requires at least a year of active service and ISB approval , or approval by the Emperor.
Secret
Information at this level is generally an area specific information of a secret nature, those able to gain this level tend to be:
- An ISB or II apprentice(s),
- Within a Squad Command position,
- Be working on Moderate Imperial Project(s),
- An Officer.
To gain this clearance requires a half a year of service and ISB approval, or approval by the Emperor.
Covert
[Rank Insignia]
Information at this level is generally sensitive information, those able to gain this tend to be:
- Working on minor Imperial Projects
- Senior enlisted personal.
To gain this clearance requires at least three months of active service and ISB approval
Confidential
[Rank Insignia]
Information at this level is moderate sensitive information, those able to gain this tend to be:
- Junior enlisted personal
To gain this clearance requires ISB approval
Restricted
Information at this level is minor information, this level is what most recruits get their first day in The Empire.
Unrestricted
Public information.