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Reality Tier System (RTS)

System Classification

System Name: Reality Tier System Abbreviation: RTS Maintained By: ALR Initiative Used By: Reality Investigation Division, Echo Research Division

Description

The Reality Tier System (RTS) is used by the ALR Initiative to measure the scale and structural size of a reality.

While the Reality Divergence Scale (RDS) measures how different a reality is from baseline human reality and the Reality Collapse Classification (RCC) identifies how a reality collapsed, the Reality Tier System determines the relative size and significance of the investigated reality. This classification allows personnel to quickly understand the scope of the environment they are studying.

Purpose

System Purpose

The Reality Tier System serves several important functions within the ALR Initiative:

  • measuring the structural scale of a reality
  • providing context for investigation reports
  • standardizing documentation of reality size
  • allowing personnel to compare realities of different scales

Reality Tiers

Structural Scale

Realities are categorized based on their size and structural complexity.

T1 — Fragmentary

Small and unstable realities that exist as isolated fragments. These realities may resemble pocket dimensions, localized environments, or incomplete world structures.

Investigator Note

T1 realities are often unstable and may display signs of collapse even before full investigation begins.

T2 — Localized

Realities containing limited geographic environments. These realities may contain small ecosystems, settlements, or contained regions of activity.

Investigator Note

T2 realities are typically easier to survey due to their limited scale.

T3 — Developed

Fully developed worlds with stable environments and complex ecosystems. These realities may contain civilizations, large continents, and extensive environmental systems.

Investigator Note

Many investigations occur within T3 realities due to their structural similarity to baseline worlds.

T4 — Grand

Large-scale realities that extend beyond a single planetary environment. These realities may contain multiple worlds, dimensions, or interconnected environments.

Investigator Note

Investigations of T4 realities often require extensive documentation due to their scale and complexity.

T5 — Cosmic

Extremely large realities that encompass vast cosmological structures. These realities may contain entire universes or multiversal systems.

Investigator Note

T5 realities are rarely investigated directly due to the immense scale involved.

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: