Rankings of the Society

"Thank you for joining the Advanced Sciences Society. We look forward to working with you in improving our world's scientific prowess! What prowess you may ask? Hey, ever had the desire to laugh in the face of physics and start walking on walls? Or how about even being able to levitate? With our anti-gravity apparatuses, you can! Want to impress your crush but you have little to say with words? Take over their minds using our mindwave control kit. All this and more shall become a reality. We look forward to you working with us."

Huh, that's quite the inspiration speech if I've ever heard one, and from what I've seen so far, no doubt they could do this. Why, just the other day I oversaw in a glass panel a couple of my seniors discussing about something. Not sure what it was but I think they're trying to develop a way to artificially bring states of matter to its lowest energy level, a zero point energy field generator if you will. Speaking of which, as a woman of science I am a bit uncomfortable with this ideal of a zero point energy field. Yeah, I know there's an ideal in quantum physics referring to various energy levels but I also know this concept has the tendency to get override by a bunch of hicks who know nothing about science! There are no chakras, I don't even know where people come up with this bull and yet because of these dimwits they're slowing down the progress of society, not just my Society, but society in general. Ugh, it's so frustrating seeing those morons operate so freely. I'm ranting again, aren't I? I'd best cool my nerves. I think I'll head over to the coffee shop to get myself a bite and maybe something to drink.

Log 1301

"Decaf or regular?"

"Regular, no sugar, just some cream."

Mm. The smell of dark Morocco coffee really helps to ease my overanxious mind. I really like candy and sweets, but I'm deciding to hold back for now. I mean, it's not like I can't go without eating something sugary, especially since I hear we're having a little party later on. I wonder what the occasion is?

"Your ham and cheese sandwich will be ready shortly after."

Yes, today I hear we're having some sort of party. Is it someone's birthday? If it is, it must be one of those higher ups. I can't imagine them doing something so extravagant for us goons. Could it have something to do with me? I'm just a mere C-rank member, but mark my words. One day I will become the best! I just have to prove myself, I know I can! Why, this will be a daunting task, but through hard work and perseverance I know the sky's my limit- no. I'll exceed beyond that!

"Enjoy."

Log 1303

"Excuse me miss, I'm-"

"Oh. You must be the new recruit, Aoi was it?"

"Yes, that's me. They said to seek you out if I have any questions regarding our organizational structure."

"You've come to the right gal. How may I help you? Need help knowing what your duties are?"

"Ah, actually I came here to ask about the various membership levels."

"Ooh. Are you looking to get promoted?"

"Ahahaha, no. No way. That'd be to early for that."

"You're right. It would be. Given your current points right now, you do not possess enough validation to be promoted yet alone even remotely considered."

"Points?"

"Oh? You don't know? I swear, I don't know what's up with management these days. Come along. It's best if I just point it out to you."

"Will this take long?"

"Long? Perhaps. If you're concerned about being late for class, don't worry. As a teacher I can put in a good excuse for you. Now let's get to learning!"

Even though I know I'm not in trouble, I can't help but shake this ! Funny how it is that I'll be spending my lunch period with a teacher instead of gossiping with my friends, though wait. I don't even gossip, so what am I saying?

Log 1344

The Advanced Sciences Society is a social club operated by Yabaize Highschool. Our motto is the betterment of our scientific understanding and prowess, evolving society through scientific knowledge and inquiry. This may sound vague, so allow me to clarify what it is that we mean by scientific knowledge and inquiry. As opposed to psychology, sociology or any of the soft sciences, we are looking for ways to fully utilize the limits of physical science, of hard science. As an example, one of our currents projects is seeing if we can develop anti-gravity clothing. You have definitely seen our remarkable shrink ray in addition to our Item synthesizer!

"So it would more correct to say we're trying to enhance the technological aspects of today's society."

That would be correct, yes. Technically speaking what we're doing has less to do with actually increasing our scientific understanding than it does with improving technology at a rapid pace, and how we do that is highly tied to how our organization structure is runned.

Log 1412

"I think I understand. Um, you mentioned something about a point system?"

"Indeed I have. Depending on the various tasks you complete, you may be eligible for earning some points. Collect enough of these points and you may be considered for a promotion. What promotions you may ask? Increased pay, more shrinkies to play with, possibly even a rank promotion!"

"A rank promotion.. Hey sensei?"

"Yes?"

"Do you mind explaining to me a bit more about the ranks of our Society?"

"Certainly!"

"When joining the Society, all members will be given a base class depending on their gender."

"What if they're lgbt?"

"Trans? Ah, well it doesn't really matter. No, what they're assigned to is based on their biological gender, their sex so to speak. For females they are assigned the C-rank class while males get E-rank membership-"

"Hold on! Didn't the last one get a D-rank membership class?"

"You're right, however that was a special case. Typically speaking we wouldn't just give a shrinky a D-rank membership right off the bat. Now, as I was explaining…

E-rank; The lowest of the low. Shrinkies who are a part of this category are free to be used as deemed fit. You may torture them without regard, eat them, have your way with them. In short they are the expendables. In order for an E-rank shrinky to be considered eligible for a promotion, of which the only type there is is to become a lab test subject, is through the accumulation of 1,000 pts. Points are gathered depending on how well they can manage to survive. Of course, any staff member B-rank and higher is permitted to instantly upgrade them into D-ranks and vice versa. A D-rank shrinky may find itself demoted to mere toy instead.

D- rank; The second lowest membership of our Society can technically be. I say technically since this is more of a moot point."

"Girls can't be lower than C-rank."

"Correct and likewise a shrinky can never get promoted beyond this state. Can you imagine the harm it would do if a former shrinky go reinstated into society? Knowing what we do to them, it wouldn't be long until our Society is crushed! Pulverized!"

"Wait. Are you saying our Society has something to fear? That's preposterous! Look at what we've made. Now look at them? Are we to be scared of a bunch of mice? We are powerful and they are just weak."

"Powerful or not when the weak gather in droves, even mice have been known to scare away cats much larger than themselves. Suffice to say it is better to be safe than sorry. As for what happens when a shrinky reaches or is promoted to E-rank, unlike D-rank shrinkies, E-rank shrinkies are to be kept in optimal testing conditions. This means that they are not to be indiscimiately tortured, mutilated, eaten without permission, etc. As long as their physical body remains in good standing you may do whatever you like with them."

"Uh-huh. So they're basically a glorified lab rat."

"Yes. Practically speaking while E-rank is the lowest, outside of lab related purposes there's hardly any difference between an E-rank shrinky and a D-rank shrink.

"Ha. You might as well just say that the lowest rank is D-rank."

Indeed, that would make more sense, though for all purposes E-rank is still the lowest."

"Not that that's saying much."

"Right. Now onto the lowest rank a female member of our Society can have. C-rank."

"Before we go on, sensei-"

"Yes?"

"Is it possible for a C-rank to get shrunk?"

"Ah, no. Although there are many punishments, we would never intentionally shrink an upstanding member of our own."

"What if they ask for it?"

"What if they requested it? Hm, such a request would be unprecedented but rest assured such a request would be denied. Besides, wouldn't it cause a great deal of confusion if a cm tall executive was ordering us giantess around?"

"We're not giantesses. We just seem that way to them."

"Right, right."

"I understand where you're coming from."

"Huhuh, you're a quick learner. I think I see promise in you. Miawa Totsetemo was right to have handpicked you."

"Miawa who again?"

"Whoops. You weren't supposed to know that. Anyways, where was I?"

'You were explaining how each of the rankings."

"Right. C- rank denotes common. As a common rank member you are allowed general access throughout our facilities. Your base pay is 22,009,218 yen a month or 786,043.50 yen a day."

Wow. Yeah this was one of the reasons why I'm glad I joined this Society. With the amount I'm earning, I'm filthy rich! Though, seeing that as a commoner I'm earning this much in the Society, I sure have to wonder why though?

"Not that I'm complaining, but isn't that an awful amount of money just for a commoner to be making?"

"You're curious as to who our mysterious backuper is, correct?"

"Yes, I figured it wouldn't do for one Society even one as technological advanced as ours to manage to procure funds to allow even someone like me to live lavishly."

"You are correct. We do have a backupper, in fact we have several financial supporters."

"So should we-"

"We are to leave them alone."

"But they could-"

"This is the derivative of our glorious leader. As long as they keep lining up our coffers, we will look the other way. Of course, should they decide to stop supporting us or dare I say attack us in spite of all our leniency, we shall not hesitate to strike them down."

"Uh-huh. So you were explaining about the C-rank.. Is there anything else I need to know about my position?"

"Just a few things. As I have mentioned earlier the base pay of C-rank member is 786,043.50 yen a day or 22,009,218 yen a month. Based on income reporting laws however, your total pay will be redacted depending on the payment cycle. Legal stuff, this isn't something we can avoid- well we could but that could prove to be problematic so instead we're willing to lie low for now."

Geez, what's with this teacher trying to circumvent the government? She sounds like a rebel!

"In addition to payment, you are also allotted 5 shrinkies to do with as you deem fit. An additional shrinky can be procured for every 5000 pts gained."

"Points.. You keep mentioning that. Is there a way to gain points?"

"Yes, doing daily activities to promote the success of our Society will garner you some points depending on the difficulty involved. For merely attending, that means being physically present within our facilities, you earn 10 pts an hour. Janitorial work nets you with 50 points an hour, guarding designated locations if assigned nets you with 250 points an hour and lastly working with maintenance can earn you 550 points an hour."

"So the people working the shops don't get anything."

"Oh they do. Unlike the rest of us, members who decide to work in the merchandise department can exchange points. The amount of points they earn is determined by the price of the items they sell times 10."

"Oh. I wasn't aware of that."

"Yes, that's why plenty of our members just prefer to pack their own lunches."

What a bunch of cheapskates!

"Besides the activities I mentioned, you can also gain points if a senior researcher or higher member of staff asks you to help with something. For helping to guard assigned locations, you can earn an additional 2,500 points to 3,700 points and as lab assistant you'll be eligible for earning around 4,400 points to 6,200 points. Such occurrences are rather tempting and typically don't last long before such requests are used up."

"So how much points would I need to level up?"

"To get a promotion? If you want your pay to be increased, every 27,000 points earned will make you eligible for a 5% increase starting from your base pay. Once you've reached a base pay raise of 50% you'll be eligible to be promoted to B rank, that is you need 270,000 points in order to be eligible for a B-rank position. In addition to this, in order to keep your newly acquired position you must maintain a minimum of a certain amount of points…"

Log 1502

Okay. I think I get the gist of how our Society's organizational structure works now. Basically as C-rank member, my task is to allow for the everyday motions of the Society to smoothly operate. My task is general work. B-rank members are executives. They are in choice of commanding us lower ranks whether through tactical insight, scientific inquiry or defending key locations. After that comes A-rank members with the Director overseeing us all. To put this in simpler terms;

A - Administrative:

Responsible for pioneering the Society in its endeavors. Their mission is to oversee the day to day operations of the Society moreover to differentiate them from the workload of C-rank members, they are in charge of maintaining a high standard of excellency in all of the Society's departments. A minimum of 22,000 pts must be maintained daily in order to keep this position once earned. Likewise, having less than 340,000 pts will automatically demote you to the rank below A-rank. A- rank members have a base pay of 92,987,474.87 yen a month and are allotted 15 shrinkies.

B - Executives:

Researchers, lab technicians, security personnel, etc. If there's one word to describe this rank, they are the elites of the Society. If a C-rank denotes grunt work, then a B- rank denotes specialized work. A minimum of 3,400 pts must be maintained daily in order to keep this position once earned. Likewise, having less than 17,000 pts will automatically demote you to the rank below this one, which is C- rank. B- rank members have a base pay of 35,850,696.94 yen a month and are allotted 10 shrinkies

C - Common / grunt work;

This is the rank that I'm currently at. As a C- rank, all I'm expected to do is a job. It doesn't matter what it is, just something that will contribute to the success of the Society. As a C- rank member I do not have to worry about maintaining a minimum amount of pts a day, my base pay is 22,009,218 yen a month and I'm allotted 5 shrinkies for my personal use.

Hm, I can't help but feel I'm missing something here. I wonder.. What could it be?