NTE Factions & Organizations
The supernatural underworld of Hether City is shaped by powerful factions, each with their own agenda, territory, and roster of Espers. Understanding the factions is key to following the story and building your ideal team.
Bureau of Anomaly Control
The official government agency responsible for investigating, containing, and neutralizing supernatural anomalies within Hether City. The Bureau operates with military precision and employs some of the most disciplined Espers in the city. Their agents balance bureaucratic oversight with raw combat power.
Lore
Founded after the Great Rift Event, the Bureau of Anomaly Control is the largest and most well-funded faction in Hether City. Their mission is to protect ordinary citizens from supernatural threats while maintaining the veil of normalcy. Agents are trained in both conventional and Esper combat.
Eibon Antique Shop
A mysterious antique shop that serves as a front for anomaly investigation and appraisal. The Eibon Antique Shop is where the player character begins their journey, and it houses some of the most powerful Espers in the game. The shop deals in relics, cursed objects, and supernatural artifacts.
Lore
The Eibon Antique Shop has existed for centuries, passing from one keeper to the next. Its current roster of operatives includes some of the most dangerous Espers in Hether City. The shop operates outside the Bureau's jurisdiction, investigating anomalies that the official channels cannot or will not touch.
Sterry Express
A delivery and logistics company that specializes in transporting supernatural goods and sensitive materials across Hether City. Sterry Express operatives are known for their speed, reliability, and combat prowess — deliveries always arrive on time, regardless of anomaly interference.
Lore
What started as an ordinary delivery service became one of the most influential organizations in Hether City when Sterry Express began handling supernatural cargo. Their operatives are trained to fight off anomalies while completing deliveries, making them some of the most versatile fighters in the city.
Dvorak Family
An ancient noble family with deep ties to the supernatural underworld of Hether City. The Dvorak Family controls significant territory and resources, operating as both a political power and a shadow organization with their own agenda regarding the anomalies.
Lore
The Dvorak Family traces its lineage back to the founding of Hether City. Their ancestral knowledge of the supernatural makes them invaluable allies and dangerous enemies. Their true motivations remain mysterious, but their influence over the city's power structure is undeniable.
Other Organizations
These organizations play roles in the story but do not currently have playable members.
Leon International
A multinational corporation with interests in anomaly research and weapon development. Their true agenda is shrouded in corporate secrecy.
Circle
A secretive underground organization of Espers who operate outside the established faction system. Little is known about their goals or leadership.
The Scarlet Letter
An enigmatic group that appears in the story as both adversary and informant. Their symbol — a blood-red letter — appears at key story moments.