With all the progress mankind has made, it makes sense that an equal amount of responsibility be expressly Endowed to a select few individuals who are qualified both physically and psychologically to be a stalwart Aegis against those who would seek to unravel the bonds society has so carefully constructed. It is with this Reality in mind that the capable men and women of this organization work indefatigably both day and night, Ever ready to sacrifice health and sanity for the greater good. There are many things that the ignorant public Would fail to be prepared for, should it ever come to see the light of day. It is this need for absolute secrecy, Agents, that gives us our primary mandate. A person is not selected for this sacred duty lightly. An agent That would seek to safeguard the people against themselves is not one that faints easily in the shadow of the Challenges he faces on a daily basis. He does not seek glory or praise, for these things serve to compromise His sacred duties. On the contrary, this black watchman's highest honor is to have his deeds, big and small, Inscrutable to the ones he protects. To this end only the brightest, hardiest, and strongest of character are Near to this agency that serves as humanity's best hope for a peaceful future. There must be no failure in this Gathering of agents. There must be no dissent or remorse for actions taken in service of this calling. People Young and old are represented here, chosen from all walks of life and nearly every corner of academia and Ontology. Let the men and women who read this know that they have been selected out of many for this Undertaking: and that means something of great importance.
