SECURITY LEVELS
ARC site classification system — five tiers of operational capability.
ARC-5
APEXFull subterranean command facilities with ORCA Cerebrum integration. Self-sustaining for 6+ months. Autonomous defense systems, drone bays, satellite uplinks. Strategic command nodes for the grid.
Typical Capabilities
ARC-4
FORTRESSFortified underground complexes serving as regional tactical hubs. Real-time ORCA connectivity, advanced armory, vehicle support, and comprehensive defense perimeters. Command relay capability.
Typical Capabilities
ARC-3
OUTPOSTMulti-room underground facilities with periodic ORCA sync. Standard tactical loadout, communications equipment, and sensor networks. Operational staging points for field operations.
Typical Capabilities
ARC-2
CACHESingle-room shelters with basic supply storage. Periodic sync with the grid via relay. Emergency provisions, basic armament, and short-term shelter capability.
Typical Capabilities
ARC-1
DEAD DROPMinimal surface-level cache points. Passive nodes in the ORCA network. Used for supply drops, dead letter communication, and emergency provisions. No permanent infrastructure.