Secrecy Policy

CLASSIFIED INFORMATION PROTOCOL

This document outlines the Secrecy Policy for Demons & Saints: World Domination, a tabletop role-playing game of cosmic horror, spiritual warfare, and apocalyptic conflict. By accessing this game's materials, players acknowledge their understanding and agreement to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all classified information contained herein.

The contents of this game involve sensitive information about celestial and infernal factions, their operations on Earth, and the impending Apocalypse. Breach of this secrecy may result in spiritual, metaphysical, or strategic consequences within the game universe.

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVELS

LEVEL 1: PUBLIC DOMAIN

Information that can be shared with non-players: basic game concepts, general themes, and promotional materials. No specific faction strategies, character secrets, or apocalyptic timetables may be disclosed.

LEVEL 2: INITIATE CLEARANCE

Available to all players: faction overviews, basic bloodline information, and general game mechanics. Specific character secrets remain classified.

LEVEL 3: OPERATIVE CLEARANCE

Contains faction-specific strategies, hidden agendas, and restricted locations. This information must remain within the gaming group and not be shared with players of opposing factions outside organized game sessions.

LEVEL 4: COUNCIL CLEARANCE

Game Master/Storyteller exclusive: apocalyptic prophecies, hidden plotlines, and secret character backgrounds. This is the highest level of classified information.

INFORMATION PROTECTION PROTOCOLS

Physical Materials

• Rulebooks and supplements must be kept secure when not in use
• Character sheets should be stored separately from campaign notes
• Physical copies of classified materials should not be left unattended
• Disposal of materials should be done through secure means (shredding)

Digital Security

• Digital copies should be password protected
• Cloud storage must use strong encryption
• Communication about classified game elements should use encrypted channels
• Screenshots of classified information are prohibited

Communication Protocols

• Use coded language when discussing sensitive game elements in public forums
• Faction-specific strategies should only be discussed in secure settings
• Game Masters should use private channels for revealing secret information

FACTION SECRECY REQUIREMENTS

Forces of Light

Celestial operatives must maintain secrecy about: angelic true names, heavenly gate locations, purification rituals, and prophetic visions. Disclosure could compromise celestial operations on Earth.

Powers of Darkness

Infernal agents must protect: demonic true names, hellgate locations, corruption rituals, and apocalyptic triggers. Exposure could lead to exorcism or banishment operations.

Neutral/Independent Factions

Maintain secrecy about: safehouse locations, information broker networks, and methods of surviving the crossfire between celestial and infernal forces.

PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the separation between in-character knowledge and out-of-character knowledge
• Do not use knowledge gained from reading materials your character wouldn't have access to
• Protect other players' character secrets unless discovered through legitimate gameplay
• Report accidental breaches of secrecy to the Game Master immediately
• Respect the secrecy levels established by the gaming group

CONSEQUENCES OF BREACH

Breaches of this Secrecy Policy may result in:

• First Offense: Warning and potential in-game consequences (information leaks to opposing factions)
• Second Offense: Temporary suspension from accessing classified materials
• Third Offense: Permanent clearance revocation and exclusion from classified game elements
• Severe Breach: Complete exclusion from the Demons & Saints gaming group

Note: In-game consequences for secrecy breaches may include: character assassination attempts, faction excommunication, loss of resources, or becoming targets for supernatural retaliation.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

By participating in Demons & Saints: World Domination, I acknowledge that:

• I have read and understood this Secrecy Policy
• I agree to maintain the confidentiality of all classified game information
• I understand the consequences of breaching this policy
• I will report any breaches I witness to the Game Master
• I accept that secrecy is essential to maintaining the integrity of the game experience

"In the shadows we operate. In silence we prevail. The Apocalypse demands discretion."

SECRECY VIOLATION REPORTS

To report a breach of secrecy or for questions about this policy, contact the Council of Secrecy through secure channels: