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Reality Divergence Scale (RDS)

System Classification

System Name: Reality Divergence Scale Abbreviation: RDS Maintained By: ALR Initiative Used By: Reality Investigation Division, Echo Research Division

Description

The Reality Divergence Scale (RDS) is used by the ALR Initiative to measure how similar or different a reality is compared to baseline human reality.

While the Reality Tier System (RTS) measures the scale of a reality and the Reality Collapse Classification (RCC) identifies how a reality collapsed, the Reality Divergence Scale determines how closely the investigated reality resembles familiar human conditions. This classification allows personnel to evaluate how predictable an environment may be before conducting deeper investigation.

Purpose

System Purpose

The Reality Divergence Scale serves several important functions within the ALR Initiative:

  • measuring how closely a reality resembles baseline human reality
  • identifying environmental and physical deviations
  • assisting personnel in preparing for investigation conditions
  • standardizing the documentation of environmental divergence

Divergence Grades

Divergence Levels

Realities are categorized based on their level of divergence from baseline human reality.

RDS-A — Analogous

The reality closely matches baseline human reality. Physical laws, environments, and biological life forms behave in ways that are familiar and predictable.

Investigator Note

RDS-A realities are the easiest to investigate due to their similarity to familiar environments.

RDS-B — Variant

The reality remains largely recognizable but contains noticeable differences. These differences may involve altered historical developments, unfamiliar environmental conditions, or minor variations in physical laws.

Investigator Note

RDS-B realities often appear familiar at first glance, but deviations may become more apparent during deeper investigation.

RDS-C — Divergent

The reality differs significantly from baseline human reality. Ecosystems, physical laws, or biological life may behave in unfamiliar ways.

Investigator Note

RDS-C realities often require specialized preparation before personnel can safely investigate them.

RDS-D — Exotic

The reality demonstrates extreme divergence from baseline human reality. Environmental structures, physics, biological systems, or conceptual frameworks may behave in ways that are difficult to interpret or predict.

Investigator Note

RDS-D realities are often the most difficult environments to investigate due to the unpredictable nature of their physical or conceptual structures.

Relationship to Other Systems

Classification Framework

Reality records maintained by the ALR Initiative typically include several classification systems used to document the structure and condition of the investigated reality.

A complete reality record includes: