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| ====== Tobe Na Med Research Institute ====== | ====== Tobe Na Med Research Institute ====== | ||
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| + | //Outdated. See [[research_institute_proposal]].// | ||
| The Tobe Na Med Research Institute is a research institute that claims to specialise in Historic Genealogical DNA research, specifically with the goal of finding genetic markers within historical noble families and their descendants. Amongst their stated primary goals is the discovery of genes which are related to the failure and success of dynasties, as well as determining if marriage customs of the historic era have created genetic division between nobles and non-nobles. They accomplish this goal by analysing the blood of the descendent of noble families, especially those who still qualify as nobles. | The Tobe Na Med Research Institute is a research institute that claims to specialise in Historic Genealogical DNA research, specifically with the goal of finding genetic markers within historical noble families and their descendants. Amongst their stated primary goals is the discovery of genes which are related to the failure and success of dynasties, as well as determining if marriage customs of the historic era have created genetic division between nobles and non-nobles. They accomplish this goal by analysing the blood of the descendent of noble families, especially those who still qualify as nobles. | ||
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| Besides research into nobility, the institute also tests the quality of blood for pathogens, contamination, etc. | Besides research into nobility, the institute also tests the quality of blood for pathogens, contamination, etc. | ||
| + | ===== Input ===== | ||
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| + | The following additional input is necessary to continue: | ||
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| + | * Opinions on bottom section regarding blood gaining / usage | ||
| + | * What advantages does Tomas hope to gain (Access to chemicals? Laboratory?) | ||
| + | * What advantages does Alastar hope to gain (Tax breaks? Research outcomes? Training and Testing facility for ghouls?) | ||
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| + | === Alastar === | ||
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| + | Discussed with ST (first group is directly available, second at a later point, third requires large N and actual research work): | ||
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| + | * Counts as ⅕th of the necessary effort for raising to Resources :6: due to tax benefits and financial constructs | ||
| + | * Can be a good justification for increasing Influence rating due to new acquintances in Berlin's administration | ||
| + | * Can act as justification for establishing private security firm with exceptional permits and rights | ||
| + | * Lab that can perform quick blood testing and research on demand without questions asked | ||
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| + | * Can be a catalyst for getting new contacts and gettings things done in the medical sphere | ||
| + | * Can be a catalyst for getting new contacts in the research funding sphere | ||
| + | * Can eventually be used as a recruitment location for skilled junior scientists | ||
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| + | * Can eventually act as an information source on issues regarding the city's inhabitants' blood and its quality | ||
| ===== Implementation ===== | ===== Implementation ===== | ||
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| ===== First version Proposal ===== | ===== First version Proposal ===== | ||
| - | Tobe Na Med is a medical research facility specializing in the analysis and testing of donor blood for pathogens, chemical contamination and other risk factors. It keeps a large store of blood to supply hospitals in the Berlin area, especially the nearby Charité, especially in cases of emergencies or sudden peaks in demand. | + | Tobe Na Med is a medical research involved in Genealogical DNA research, specifically focussing on finding unique markers within historic noble families and their descendants. A stated primary research goal is the discovery of markers which are related to the failure and success of dynasties, as well as determining if historic marriage customs have created detectable genetic division between nobles and non-nobles. They accomplish this goal by analysing the blood of the descendent of noble families, especially those who still qualify as nobles. |
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| - | Besides testing donor blood, the institute is also involved in Genealogical DNA research, specifically focussing on finding unique markers within historic noble families and their descendants. A stated primary research goal is the discovery of markers which are related to the failure and success of dynasties, as well as determining if historic marriage customs have created detectable genetic division between nobles and non-nobles. They accomplish this goal by analysing the blood of the descendent of noble families, especially those who still qualify as nobles. | + | Besides the research, the facility also analyses and tests donor blood for pathogens, chemical contamination and other risk factors. It keeps a store of blood to supply hospitals in the Berlin area, especially the nearby Charité, in cases of emergencies or sudden peaks in demand. |
| While the institute actually does perform all these tasks, it is also used as a front to safely and legally purchase blood for vampiric consumption under the cover of its research. To do this in the least disruptive way possible, the institute takes "second pick", that is, they yield preference of purchase to any medical institution that needs the blood for helping patients - even besides their work to support nearby hospitals. They also perform blood drives to increase the general supply of blood above and beyond the amount they take out. | While the institute actually does perform all these tasks, it is also used as a front to safely and legally purchase blood for vampiric consumption under the cover of its research. To do this in the least disruptive way possible, the institute takes "second pick", that is, they yield preference of purchase to any medical institution that needs the blood for helping patients - even besides their work to support nearby hospitals. They also perform blood drives to increase the general supply of blood above and beyond the amount they take out. | ||
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| Donations are a final source of funding, which may take the form of private donations, blood drives, charity events and personal equity investments by the institutes patrons. Of these funding sources, private equity investments, be it as money or as blood, are the default methods by which blood consumption is financed. See "Acquiring Blood" for details. | Donations are a final source of funding, which may take the form of private donations, blood drives, charity events and personal equity investments by the institutes patrons. Of these funding sources, private equity investments, be it as money or as blood, are the default methods by which blood consumption is financed. See "Acquiring Blood" for details. | ||
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| - | === Budget === | ||
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| - | The institute costs roughly 500.000 to set up and another 500.000 per year to keep running. The setup cost are paid for by the patrons through either direct payment, providing of materials or by acquiring things through roleplay (such as the building itself). Grants, service fees and donations otherwise pay for the upkeep cost of the research institute, so no payment from the patrons is required to keep it running. | ||
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| - | With some savings and the insurance, most minor calamities can be covered by the institute. However, some issues may require patron resources to resolve. The funding is enough to keep up with inflation, but expansions must be paid for separately. | ||
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| ==== Acquiring Blood ==== | ==== Acquiring Blood ==== | ||
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| Direct extraction is the least complicated method with the most problems - it is possible to simply take blood directly out of the refrigerator in the institute for consumption. Administratively this is easy: since blood which fails pathogen tests is destroyed to prevent contamination, it requires only that a test form is filled out as a positive test for pathogens instead of a negative test and that it is recorded as having been destroyed. | Direct extraction is the least complicated method with the most problems - it is possible to simply take blood directly out of the refrigerator in the institute for consumption. Administratively this is easy: since blood which fails pathogen tests is destroyed to prevent contamination, it requires only that a test form is filled out as a positive test for pathogens instead of a negative test and that it is recorded as having been destroyed. | ||
| - | However, direct extraction affects the blood supply, both in the institute and in Berlin more generally, besides being fraudulent. Using this means would be a Humanity 7 sin (theft). In special cases when there is a blood shortage (for example following a large accident), it may also be a Humanity 6 sin (accidental violation). In either case, depending on the humanity of the kindred extracting the blood, a humanity check may be appropriate. Naturally, specific circumstances may factor into the decision. Wasting blood for fun or using it for dark purposes may rank lower on the humanity scale and may be a violation even for lower humanity characters, while using it to save lives or otherwise do greater good than harm may mean no humanity violation took place at all. | + | However, direct extraction affects the blood supply, both in the institute and in Berlin more generally, besides being fraudulent. Using this means would be a Humanity 7 sin (theft). In special cases when there is a blood shortage (for example following a large accident), it may also be a Humanity 6 sin (accidental violation). In either case, depending on the humanity of the kindred extracting the blood, a humanity discussion may be appropriate. Naturally, specific circumstances may factor into the decision. Wasting blood for fun or using it for dark purposes may rank lower on the humanity scale and may be a violation even for lower humanity characters, while using it to save lives or otherwise do greater good than harm may mean no humanity violation took place at all. |
| - | Due to the size of the store and the normal operational costs that include provisions for failed tests, up to 5 blood can be acquired through this means in a month without affecting operations. If trying to take more blood, an Intelligence plus Medicine check should be made. The number of successes is the amount of blood beyond five that can be taken without arousing suspicion (so 5 on a failure, 6 on 1 success, etc). If more blood than this is taken, or if a botch is rolled, an investigation is triggered with one of the grant givers or with the health department. Such an investigation may temporarily close the institutes operations, may cost money in fines, or may even place the masquerade at risk in rare cases. | + | Due to the size of the store and the normal operational costs that include provisions for failed tests, up to 5 blood can be acquired through this means in a month without affecting operations. If trying to take more blood, an (Intelligence + Medicine) check should be made. The number of successes is the amount of blood beyond five that can be taken without arousing suspicion (so 5 on a failure, 6 on 1 success, etc). If more blood than this is taken, or if a botch is rolled, an investigation is triggered with one of the grant givers or with the health department. Such an investigation may temporarily close the institutes operations, may cost money in fines, or may even place the masquerade at risk in rare cases. |
| === Market Purchase === | === Market Purchase === | ||
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| Two limitations apply on Market Purchases. First, since the institute cannot sell blood to consumers without arousing serious suspicion, there is a one day delay between requesting the purchase and receiving the blood. While it is possible to buy blood that is stored at the institute already, for bookkeeping purposes it is necessary to wait until a replacement batch has been bought to make sure the supply is the same in the refrigrerator as it is on paper - to do otherwise would make the purchase a Direct Extraction (even if a donation is made to pay for it). | Two limitations apply on Market Purchases. First, since the institute cannot sell blood to consumers without arousing serious suspicion, there is a one day delay between requesting the purchase and receiving the blood. While it is possible to buy blood that is stored at the institute already, for bookkeeping purposes it is necessary to wait until a replacement batch has been bought to make sure the supply is the same in the refrigrerator as it is on paper - to do otherwise would make the purchase a Direct Extraction (even if a donation is made to pay for it). | ||
| - | The second limitation is that there is a limited amount of blood that can be purchased in this manner - if there is any blood to buy at all! Each month, there is 2D10 - 5 points of blood available for purchase (( 90% chance of at least 1 blood point, average 6 blood points )). Roll the first time anyone attempts to purchase blood during a month - if the result is zero or less, it means no blood is available. | + | The second limitation is that there is a limited amount of blood that can be purchased in this manner - if there is any blood to buy at all! Each month, there is 2D10 - 5 points of blood available for purchase (( 90% chance of at least 1 blood point, average 6 blood points )). Roll the first time anyone attempts to purchase blood or use Donation Filtering (see below) during a month - if the result is zero or less, it means no blood is available. |
| === Donation Filtering === | === Donation Filtering === | ||
| - | For various reasons, it may be desirable to filter blood acquired from other sources through the research institute. This is done by donating blood to the institute (for example by bringingin in a volunteer donor) and taking blood out of the established supply in turn. As one added advantage, blood filtered in this way will have been tested for pathogens and is therefore a safe source of food. | + | For various reasons, it may be desirable to filter blood acquired from other sources through the research institute. |
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| + | This is done by donating blood (for example by bringing in in a volunteer donor) via the institute. Since the institute profits from testing the blood on behalf of the collective Berlin blood banks, it can then use those profits to buy some of the donated blood from the blood banks. You can get one point of blood for every two points of blood donated. | ||
| - | Donated blood needs to be tested before it can be put into the general supply, and testing costs money. To offset this cost, provided the donor is clean, you can extract one point of blood from the institute for every two points of blood brought in. The value of the extra point of blood offsets the cost of testing. As an added advantage, this means donation filtering actually increases the supply of blood available for patients, which in turn alleviates any final humanitarian objections to using the institute for food purposes. | + | This type of purchase is analogous to a Market Purchase, but it is paid for out of the profits of the donation, and it provides its own blood, and is therefore not limited by the available amount of blood. |
| + | One advantage is that blood filtered in this way will have been tested for pathogens and is therefore a safe source of food. | ||
| + | Another advantage is that donation filtering actually increases the supply of blood available for patients, but this comes with a potential disadvantage: in special cases where there is a blood shortage in Berlin due to large accidents or the likes, the blood banks are not obligated to sell back the blood just donated. Due to the large stored supply, this would only happen in the most dire of events. | ||
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