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{{Quotation|[[Haze]]|You know it's bad when they send a Sandman.}} | |||
A secretive "Black Box" [[United States of America|United States]] government organization, the '''Occult Security and Investigation Commission''' ('''OSIC''', for short) specializes in keeping the country safe from sinister and supernatural forces. | |||
== Summary == | |||
The OSIC has warned [[New York]] citizens to stay indoors for the duration of the [[Maelstrom]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_17.mp3|transcription=The OSIC has issued a warning to the city of New York recommending that citizens stay indoors for the duration of the celestial event.}}</ref> | |||
The OSIC has files covering many notable persons, including [[Holliday]].<ref name=":0">[[Haze/Quotes#Conversations|Haze conversations]]</ref> | |||
[[Seven]] was captured by the OSIC and sent to [[Lost Whisper]]. After escaping his execution, he's hiding from them in New York's subway tunnels.<ref>[[Seven/Quotes#Conversations|Seven and Krill conversation]] - Seven: ''"After the ritual, I have some 'particular needs' in regards to new tunnels."'' Krill: ''"Is the OSIC still looking for you?"''</ref> | |||
[[Lady Geist]] is worried she will be sent to an OSIC oubliette if she caters to [[Oathkeeper]]'s demands.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']] - [https://youtu.be/nn_C9nQ_Ri0?si=tnmcdijLN27Xvywm&t=600 Chapter 3B]</ref> Haze warns her the OSIC will have to intervene if "the Oathkeeper issue isn't resolved".<ref name=":0" /> | |||
The OSIC is interested in [[Kelvin]]'s condition as a revenant.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
The OSIC has released a report about hexes.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_85.mp3|transcription=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.}}</ref> | |||
The OSIC limits expeditions to the North Pole.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_seasonal_headline_08.mp3|transcription=The OSIC has issued a statement reminding citizens that North Pole expeditions are illegal without a permit.}}</ref> | |||
[[Raven]] hopes the OSIC will be cooperative to his plans.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Raven|file=Operative select 05.mp3|transcription=Hopefully the OSIC will be cooperative.}}</ref> | |||
=== Sandman Division === | |||
A division specialized on 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. | |||
The OSIC has not confirmed nor denied the existence of the Sandman Division.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_58.mp3|transcription=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.}}</ref> | |||
The Sandman Division has released a holiday calendar to "soften their image", but it only made them seem "more terrifying".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=Newscaster_seasonal_haze_unlock_01_comp.mp3|transcription=Hoping to soften their image, the OSIC Sandman division released a holiday calendar this year! It only made them more terrifying.}}</ref> | |||
== Trivia == | |||
* The acronym OSIC is pronounced "oh-ess-i-see". | |||
* [[Haze]]'s background compares the OSIC to the [[wikipedia:Central_Intelligence_Agency|CIA]], which was founded in 1947 in the real world. The CIA is also mentioned in [[Wrecker]]'s background. | |||
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Latest revision as of 01:22, 11 January 2025
“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.
Summary[edit | edit source]
The OSIC has warned New York citizens to stay indoors for the duration of the Maelstrom.[1]
The OSIC has files covering many notable persons, including Holliday.[2]
Seven was captured by the OSIC and sent to Lost Whisper. After escaping his execution, he's hiding from them in New York's subway tunnels.[3]
Lady Geist is worried she will be sent to an OSIC oubliette if she caters to Oathkeeper's demands.[4] Haze warns her the OSIC will have to intervene if "the Oathkeeper issue isn't resolved".[2]
The OSIC is interested in Kelvin's condition as a revenant.[2]
The OSIC has released a report about hexes.[5]
The OSIC limits expeditions to the North Pole.[6]
Raven hopes the OSIC will be cooperative to his plans.[7]
Sandman Division[edit | edit source]
A division specialized on 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.
The OSIC has not confirmed nor denied the existence of the Sandman Division.[8]
The Sandman Division has released a holiday calendar to "soften their image", but it only made them seem "more terrifying".[9]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- The acronym 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.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Haze conversations
- ↑ Seven and Krill conversation - Seven: "After the ritual, I have some 'particular needs' in regards to new tunnels." Krill: "Is the OSIC still looking for you?"
- ↑ The Binding of Oathkeeper - Chapter 3B
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "The OSIC has issued a statement reminding citizens that North Pole expeditions are illegal without a permit."
- ↑
Raven's in-game voice line - "Hopefully the OSIC will be cooperative."
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ 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."
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