Occult Security and Investigation Commission

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OSIC letter addressed to Dynamo
“
You know it's bad when they send a Sandman.

— Haze

A secretive "Black Box" United States government organization, the Occult Security and Investigation Commission (OSIC, for short) specializes in keeping the country safe from sinister and supernatural forces.[1]

Summary

The Occult Security and Investigation Commission works hard to ensure supernatural threats that are too big for local law enforcement to handle are taken care of.[1] The OSIC keeps files on many notable persons,[2] and once a threat to national security has been identified, a Sandman is sent to neutralize the threat.[3]

The OSIC has warned New York citizens to stay indoors for the duration of the Maelstrom.[4] Haze has been sent to fight in the ritual by the OSIC, although the details of her mission are currently unknown.[5][6]

The OSIC wants CalicoCalico and SevenSeven dead.[7][8] They seem to know that Seven is in New York, as Seven is hiding from them in New York's subway tunnels.[9] The OSIC is also keeping an eye on WraithWraith and YamatoYamato,[10][11] although they haven't been considered worth allocating resources to take out yet. Haze mentions that if the Seventh Moon becomes a cartel, then her superiors would likely send her to kill Yamato.[12] The OSIC doesn't seem to be after DrifterDrifter.[13]

The OSIC is implied to be worried about creatures of The Deep.[14] They seem to know about the Adversary and are aware of how dangerous it is.[15] Once the ritual is over, Haze wants ViscousViscous to tell her everything about the Adversary so the OSIC can prepare in case any more creatures like it come through The Deep's Astral Gate.[16]

The OSIC's main office is not local to New York. Instead, they've set up a temporary base of operations in the area, although Haze believes that the OSIC will open a permanent office after the ritual due to all the activity going on in the area.[17]

Haze acknowledges that the OSIC is flawed and that they don't have enough people "who care what doors are getting kicked down".[18][19] That said, she is still loyal to her job and believes that the ends justify the means.[20] Haze works for the OSIC because she "loves her country".[21]

Lady Geist is worried she will be sent to an OSIC oubliette if she caters to Oathkeeper's demands.[22] Haze warns her that the OSIC will have to intervene if "the Oathkeeper issue isn't resolved".[23]

The OSIC is interested in Kelvin's condition as a revenant.[24] They also show some interest in CelesteCeleste being a unicorn.[25]

The OSIC has released a report about hexes.[26]

The OSIC limits expeditions to the North Pole.[27]

Members

  • HazeHaze - OSIC agent in the Sandman Division
  • Marlowe - OSIC agent

Agent Marlowe

Marlowe is an agent for the OSIC. While his exact role in the organization is unknown, he's noted as someone who "spins stories" and seems to be one of Haze's superiors.[28][29]

Haze mentions that Marlowe made "a good offer" to DynamoDynamo. While the details of the offer are unclear, Dynamo refuses it, although Marlowe told Haze that the offer still stands in case Dynamo changes his mind.[30] Dynamo carries a letter from the OSIC addressed to him in his bag.

VenatorVenator is a friend of Marlowe and calls him a "bastard".[28]

Haze believes Marlowe would want to know about The DoormanThe Doorman's involvement in the ritual.[31]

Marlowe makes an appearance in HollidayHolliday's visual novel, where he tells Holliday and Captain Murphy that the OSIC is taking over the investigation into the Troubadour. He asks Holliday to either help him or get out of his way.[32] While his role in the story past chapter 2 is unclear, Holliday's conversations with Seven imply that his goal was to hire the Troubadour.[33]

Divisions

The OSIC has multiple divisions. Known divisions include:

  • The Sandman Division
  • The Curator Division
  • The Medium Division

Sandman Division

A division specialized in infiltrating dreams. Haze is a notable member of this division; seeking out the dreams of "persons of interest" to investigate them. If necessary, members of the Sandman Division have clearance to "eliminate" significant detected threats.[1]

The OSIC's Sandmen rarely work together.[34] It's unknown how many Sandmen there are, but Haze says that there's enough of them to call themselves a division.[35]

The OSIC has not confirmed or denied the existence of the Sandman Division.[36]

The Sandman Division has released a holiday calendar to "soften their image", but it only made them seem "more terrifying".[37]

Curator Division

The Curator Division deals with magical objects like PocketPocket's case or GravesGraves' lich hand.[38][39] According to Haze, "Curators care about things and Sandmen care about people".[3]

Haze believes Paige would be a good Curator.[40] Paradox wants Haze to put in a good word with the Curator Division for her.[41]

Medium Division

Not much is known about the Medium Division. Haze recommends a job as an OSIC medium to Graves, asking her to consider the offer and call her if she's interested.[42]

Trivia

OSIC door in the work-in-progress Hideout map
  • The initialism OSIC is pronounced "oh-ess-i-see".
  • Haze's background compares the OSIC to the CIA, which was founded in 1947 in the real world. The CIA is also mentioned in Wrecker's background.
  • In an older work-in-progress version of the Hideout map, a door labeled "O.S.I.C. Restricted Area" could be found.
  • A removed Dynamo voiceline suggested that Sandmen were considered a conspiracy theory.[43]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 HazeHaze's background
  2. ↑ Haze And Holliday Conversation 1 - "I've read your file, sheriff. You seem competent." - "I have a file?" - "We're the OSIC. Of course there's a file."
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Haze And Graves Conversation 3 - "Surprised you're not trying to take the hand." - "Curators care about things, Sandmen care about people. So until you become a threat to national security you're not my problem."
  4. ↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "The OSIC has issued a warning to the city of New York recommending that citizens stay indoors for the duration of the celestial event."
  5. ↑ HazeHaze's in-game voice line (Select): "I'm here on OSIC business."
  6. ↑ HazeHaze's in-game voice line (Pre-Game Ping): "This assignment keeps getting weirder."
  7. ↑ Haze And Calico Conversation 1 - "I'm going to kill you before the day is out, so making small talk seems a little pointless."
  8. ↑ HazeHaze's in-game voice line (Killed Seven): "You hid yourself from me for the last time."
  9. ↑ Seven And Mo & Krill Conversation 2
  10. ↑ Haze And Wraith Conversation 1 - "You're not here for me, right?" - "The OSIC isn't concerned with your little casino, Wraith."
  11. ↑ Haze And Yamato Conversation 2 - "We're going to win today, Yamato, and when we do, you'll use the Patrons to make the Seventh Moon strong. But know this: we're watching you." - "[Scoffs], I don't care." - "If you step out of line, you will."
  12. ↑ Yamato And Haze Conversation 3 - "Right now, your operation is small enough that the OSIC wouldn't waste allocating resources on you. (...) Well, if it gets big enough, it stops being a gang and starts being a cartel... That's usually when my superiors start thinking about having me kill you in your sleep."
  13. ↑ Drifter And Haze Conversation 1 - "OSIC finally coming for me?" - "No, we're using you. If we were coming for you, you'd already be dead."
  14. ↑ HazeHaze's in-game voice line (killed Viscous): "To think the OSIC was worried about your kind."
  15. ↑ Viscous And Haze Conversation 3 - "Thanks for your help, Haze. Not everyone takes the problems of the Deep seriously." - "We don't live in a vacuum. If there's a problem in the Deep, it's only a matter of time before it's a problem on land."
  16. ↑ Viscous And Haze Conversation 1 - "Viscous, after the ritual, I need you to tell me about the Adversary." - "But after the ritual, the Adversary will be gone!" - "Yes, but there may be others, and the OSIC needs to be prepared."
  17. ↑ Haze And McGInnis Conversation 1 - "After the ritual, you think the OSIC is gonna pack up shop?" - "No. I think they'll open a permanent office. With all the activity going on, I'm shocked they haven't sooner."
  18. ↑ Haze And Vindicta Conversation 2 - "I'm not a zealot. The OSIC isn't perfect and neither is the world. You of all people should understand that the ends justify the means."
  19. ↑ Haze And Abrams Conversation 2 - "You should consider working for the OSIC." - "I think you guys have enough people who can kick down doors." - "We do. We don't have enough guys who care what doors are getting kicked down."
  20. ↑ HazeHaze's in-game voice line (Select): "I dedicated my life to the OSIC. I won't fail them."
  21. ↑ Haze And Vindicta Conversation 2 - "How can you work for them?" - "I love my country."
  22. ↑ The Binding of Oathkeeper - Chapter 3B - Lady GeistLady Geist: "What good is eternal life if I spend it in an OSIC oubliette? And we both know that's exactly where I would end up if I gave in to your every whim."
  23. ↑ Haze And Lady Geist Conversation 1 - "The Oathkeeper issue needs to be resolved, Lady Geist." - "It will be." - "Good. If it's not, the OSIC will have to intervene."
  24. ↑ Haze And Kelvin Conversation 2
  25. ↑ HazeHaze's in-game voice line (killed Celeste): "The OSIC is gonna want an autopsy."
  26. ↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "Expecting parents have long kept the names of their babies secret. But now, a new OSIC hex report has some families questioning about ever revealing their children's true name. Readers weigh in with their thoughts in today's New York Oracle."
  27. ↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "The OSIC has issued a statement reminding citizens that North Pole expeditions are illegal without a permit."
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 Haze And Venator Conversation 1 - "I think I work with a friend of yours." - "Marlowe's been spinnin' stories? (...) Tell the bastard I said hi."
  29. ↑ HazeHaze's in-game voice line (killed Apollo): "This is gonna be tough to explain to Marlowe."
  30. ↑ Haze And Dynamo Conversation 1
  31. ↑ HazeHaze's in-game voice line (killed The Doorman): "Marlowe is going to want to hear about this."
  32. ↑ HollidayHolliday's visual novel - Chapter 2A
  33. ↑ Holliday And Seven Conversation 6 - "I can't believe the OSIC wanted to recruit that thing." - "You're too smart to be that naive."
  34. ↑ Haze And Ivy Conversation 3 - "How often do you work with a partner?" - "Assassination is rarely a team sport."
  35. ↑ Haze And Dynamo Conversation 2
  36. ↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "An OSIC spokesman has refused to confirm or deny the existence of the notorious Sandman Division. For this story and more read The New York Oracle."
  37. ↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "Hoping to soften their image, the OSIC Sandman division released a holiday calendar this year! It only made them more terrifying."
  38. ↑ Haze And Pocket Conversation 1
  39. ↑ Haze And Graves Conversation 1
  40. ↑ Haze's in-game voice line (killed Paige) - "A shame. She would've made a good curator."
  41. ↑ Haze And Paradox Conversation 1 - "I don't suppose you could put in a good word with the Curator Division for me?" - "Afraid not."
  42. ↑ Haze And Graves Conversation 2 - "We have multiple divisions… and I think you might like being a Medium." - "That might not suck." - "Think about it. You can give me a call later."
  43. ↑ Dynamo's in-game voice line - "I should probably stop telling my students that "OSIC Sandmen" was just a conspiracy theory..."
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