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[[Devilfish:Ashton, Washington]] is home to the second-largest [[Devilfish:PRT]] department in the state, after the Seattle office. With ten PRT squads, it along with the [[Devilfish:Portland]] PRT is responsible for all operations in southwest Washington.
[[Ashton, Washington]] is home to the second-largest [[PRT]] department in the state, after the Seattle office. With ten PRT squads, it along with the [[Portland]] PRT is responsible for all operations in southwest Washington.


== History ==
== History ==


Like many of the original PRT departments, the branch has its origins as a field office of the former PPAC. While Seattle was home to the PPAC's official field office, due to an early influx of capes a satellite office was opened at the [[Devilfish:University of Ashton]] in order to research and study the local parahumans. When the PPAC transitioned to a paramilitary organization, the Ashton lab was spun off as its own independent department.
Like many of the original PRT departments, the branch has its origins as a field office of the former PPAC. While Seattle was home to the PPAC's official field office, due to an early influx of capes a satellite office was opened at the [[University of Ashton]] in order to research and study the local parahumans. When the PPAC transitioned to a paramilitary organization, the Ashton lab was spun off as its own independent department.


Like most of the new PRT departments, Ashton took the controversial step of federalizing the local Parahuman Crime division of the Ashton Police Department. This, along with resources transferred from the FBI and Washington State Patrol, resulted in an early staff of about twenty.
Like most of the new PRT departments, Ashton took the controversial step of federalizing the local Parahuman Crime division of the Ashton Police Department. This, along with resources transferred from the FBI and Washington State Patrol, resulted in an early staff of about twenty.


Perhaps due to their origins as a research facility, Ashton elected in 1987 to join a pilot program creating local hero teams, becoming one of the original seven cities of the [[Devilfish:Protectorate]]. This first team was headed by local hero [[Devilfish:Cogknight]] out of a former APD precinct office near the Ashton Boardwalk (the site of which is the current Protectorate Headquarters).
Perhaps due to their origins as a research facility, Ashton elected in 1987 to join a pilot program creating local hero teams, becoming one of the original seven cities of the [[Protectorate]]. This first team was headed by local hero [[Cogknight]] out of a former APD precinct office near the Ashton Boardwalk (the site of which is the current Protectorate Headquarters).


While the [[Devilfish:New York]] Protectorate is today credited with the expansive marketing efforts the PRT undertakes, Ashton was also an early experimenter in the then-unconventional marketing strategy. The TV program ''[[Devilfish:Troops]]'' shot their groundbreaking first season in Ashton, with camera crews following both the Protectorate and the PRT officers that assisted them. Between Ashton and New York's efforts, the public perception of parahumanity was pushed positive and allowed the flood of PRT and Protectorate expansion that occurred in the 90s.
While the [[New York]] Protectorate is today credited with the expansive marketing efforts the PRT undertakes, Ashton was also an early experimenter in the then-unconventional marketing strategy. The TV program ''[[Troops]]'' shot their groundbreaking first season in Ashton, with camera crews following both the Protectorate and the PRT officers that assisted them. Between Ashton and New York's efforts, the public perception of parahumanity was pushed positive and allowed the flood of PRT and Protectorate expansion that occurred in the 90s.


However, the department has not been free of controversy. In 1996, the [[Devilfish:SWORDFISH]] initiative uncovered corruption in the leadership of the department, which resulted in racketeering convictions of the Operations Deputy Director and several officers under his command. More recently, in early 2018 many low-level members of the department were found to be moles for local villains, most notably the [[Devilfish:Cult of Paracelsus]]. This resulted in summary dismissal of the entire leadership and a thorough vetting of existing and future employees.
However, the department has not been free of controversy. In 1996, the [[SWORDFISH]] initiative uncovered corruption in the leadership of the department, which resulted in racketeering convictions of the Operations Deputy Director and several officers under his command. More recently, in early 2018 many low-level members of the department were found to be moles for local villains, most notably the [[Cult of Paracelsus]]. This resulted in summary dismissal of the entire leadership and a thorough vetting of existing and future employees.


== Staff ==
== Staff ==


Ashton has a sizable staff on payroll due to the nature of cape crime in the city. Nationally, the department is lead by '''Chief Director Jennifer Allen''', and regionally Ashton is under the supervision of '''Deputy Operations Director Jarrett Hibbert''' from the [[Devilfish:San Fransisco]] regional office.
Ashton has a sizable staff on payroll due to the nature of cape crime in the city. Nationally, the department is lead by '''Chief Director Jennifer Allen''', and regionally Ashton is under the supervision of '''Deputy Operations Director Jarrett Hibbert''' from the [[San Fransisco]] regional office.


In total, there are approximately two hundred PRT employees in Ashton, not counting the parahuman employees under the Protectorate and related organizations. About half of these are members of the Operations division, the so-called "boots on the ground" of the PRT.
In total, there are approximately two hundred PRT employees in Ashton, not counting the parahuman employees under the Protectorate and related organizations. About half of these are members of the Operations division, the so-called "boots on the ground" of the PRT.
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The Protectorate Headquarters (PHQ) is located on the western side of Ashton, and is the primary location for the local Protectorate team. A three-building compound in secured area. The main building is five stories tall and is home to Protectorate Forces while the other two are dedicated to administrative and recreational purposes for the city's heroes. In the center of the courtyard centered within a stone circle is a statue dedicated to its founding. This is by far the most popular of the PRT facilities, with the Image divsion running regular tours.
The Protectorate Headquarters (PHQ) is located on the western side of Ashton, and is the primary location for the local Protectorate team. A three-building compound in secured area. The main building is five stories tall and is home to Protectorate Forces while the other two are dedicated to administrative and recreational purposes for the city's heroes. In the center of the courtyard centered within a stone circle is a statue dedicated to its founding. This is by far the most popular of the PRT facilities, with the Image divsion running regular tours.


The site was originally an APD precinct station which was purchased by the PRT in 1987. The facility suffered severe damage during the [[Devilfish:Endbringer]] attack in 1992, and was completely razed and rebuilt in the recovery.
The site was originally an APD precinct station which was purchased by the PRT in 1987. The facility suffered severe damage during the [[Endbringer]] attack in 1992, and was completely razed and rebuilt in the recovery.


=== Wards Headquarters (WHQ) ===
=== Wards Headquarters (WHQ) ===


The Wards Headquarters (WHQ), operated to the east of downtown on the [[Devilfish:University]] campus. Although no longer used by the [[Devilfish:Wards]], this facility (like the PHQ) is still used extensively by the PRT for their operations, and acts as a "Precinct HQ" for this section of the city. The Wards themselves train and operate with their elders at the PHQ.
The Wards Headquarters (WHQ), operated to the east of downtown on the [[University]] campus. Although no longer used by the [[Wards]], this facility (like the PHQ) is still used extensively by the PRT for their operations, and acts as a "Precinct HQ" for this section of the city. The Wards themselves train and operate with their elders at the PHQ.


The WHQ is the oldest PRT facility in Ashton, as it served as the original PPAC research laboratory which later became the Ashton PRT. In 1996 after the PRTHQ was opened downtown, the majority of the building was signed over to the Wards, as it was deemed that the low-crime area around the University would prove safer. However in 2018 it was decided to transfer the team to the PHQ.
The WHQ is the oldest PRT facility in Ashton, as it served as the original PPAC research laboratory which later became the Ashton PRT. In 1996 after the PRTHQ was opened downtown, the majority of the building was signed over to the Wards, as it was deemed that the low-crime area around the University would prove safer. However in 2018 it was decided to transfer the team to the PHQ.


=== Other Facilities ===
=== Other Facilities ===
A small gift shop is operated at the [[Devilfish:Fair Pines Mall]] west of downtown. In a few cases, it's served as an adhoc holding cell while reinforcements showed up from downtown.
A small gift shop is operated at the [[Fair Pines Mall]] west of downtown. In a few cases, it's served as an adhoc holding cell while reinforcements showed up from downtown.


Finally, the forests east of the city are home to a small section owned by the PRT, reserved for practicing the more-destructive abilities and other things they'd rather the public not see. The Wards have their annual campout there every summer.
Finally, the forests east of the city are home to a small section owned by the PRT, reserved for practicing the more-destructive abilities and other things they'd rather the public not see. The Wards have their annual campout there every summer.


== Equipment ==
== Equipment ==

Latest revision as of 21:56, 22 July 2024

Ashton, Washington is home to the second-largest PRT department in the state, after the Seattle office. With ten PRT squads, it along with the Portland PRT is responsible for all operations in southwest Washington.

History

Like many of the original PRT departments, the branch has its origins as a field office of the former PPAC. While Seattle was home to the PPAC's official field office, due to an early influx of capes a satellite office was opened at the University of Ashton in order to research and study the local parahumans. When the PPAC transitioned to a paramilitary organization, the Ashton lab was spun off as its own independent department.

Like most of the new PRT departments, Ashton took the controversial step of federalizing the local Parahuman Crime division of the Ashton Police Department. This, along with resources transferred from the FBI and Washington State Patrol, resulted in an early staff of about twenty.

Perhaps due to their origins as a research facility, Ashton elected in 1987 to join a pilot program creating local hero teams, becoming one of the original seven cities of the Protectorate. This first team was headed by local hero Cogknight out of a former APD precinct office near the Ashton Boardwalk (the site of which is the current Protectorate Headquarters).

While the New York Protectorate is today credited with the expansive marketing efforts the PRT undertakes, Ashton was also an early experimenter in the then-unconventional marketing strategy. The TV program Troops shot their groundbreaking first season in Ashton, with camera crews following both the Protectorate and the PRT officers that assisted them. Between Ashton and New York's efforts, the public perception of parahumanity was pushed positive and allowed the flood of PRT and Protectorate expansion that occurred in the 90s.

However, the department has not been free of controversy. In 1996, the SWORDFISH initiative uncovered corruption in the leadership of the department, which resulted in racketeering convictions of the Operations Deputy Director and several officers under his command. More recently, in early 2018 many low-level members of the department were found to be moles for local villains, most notably the Cult of Paracelsus. This resulted in summary dismissal of the entire leadership and a thorough vetting of existing and future employees.

Staff

Ashton has a sizable staff on payroll due to the nature of cape crime in the city. Nationally, the department is lead by Chief Director Jennifer Allen, and regionally Ashton is under the supervision of Deputy Operations Director Jarrett Hibbert from the San Fransisco regional office.

In total, there are approximately two hundred PRT employees in Ashton, not counting the parahuman employees under the Protectorate and related organizations. About half of these are members of the Operations division, the so-called "boots on the ground" of the PRT.

Operations Roster

Rank Name Callsign Endorsements
LEADERSHIP (/u/PM_ME_UR_SIMURGH or /u/Shimme)
DIR Mayer, Veronika SHARKTOOTH TM
D.DIR OPS Rolando, Jacob LANCER TM ST
D.DIR IMAGE Rowe, Virginia N/A
D.DIR ADMIN Preston, Gabrielle N/A
PRT ASHTON CONTAINMENT SQUAD ASH-1 (/u/Skelitinor)
LT Hayward, Letitia MOXY LADY ST
PVT Weimann, Jessica LIGHTNING
PVT Poplawski, Dominik TEMPEST
PVT Remington, Kathy HOLLAND
PVT Stokes, Cory GALE
CPL Monroe, Alexander PASTOR ST
PVT Nagaoka, Shoji STORM
PVT McCall, Brian BULLDOZER
PVT Townsend, Anthony DEADLIFT
PVT Friedman, Frederick CAPSTAN
PRT ASHTON CONTAINMENT SQUAD ASH-2 (/u/PM_ME_UR_SIMURGH)
SGT Cooper, Laura VALIANT TM PR ST
PVT Reese, John PILOT
PVT Hart, Jerry WHISTLER
PVT Guercio, Alberto COWBOY
PVT Williams, Calvin SPEEDBIRD
CPL O'Connor, Lisa CLOVERLEAF ST
PVT Paris, Denise EIFFEL
PVT Martinez, Jose BANDIT
PVT Trujillo, Amy ROGUE
PVT White, Lynn SCORPIO
PRT ASHTON CONTAINMENT SQUAD ASH-3
SGT Juarez, Rico AFTERMATH ST
PVT York, Bella SHADOW
PVT Arrington, John ZERO
PVT Diaz, Amelia LIFELINE
PVT Lee, Greg RUGBURN
CPL Price, Christie VEGAS TM
PVT West, Ray SMOKE
PVT Brown, Matt KING
PVT Hashim, Rahman MOLOTOV
PVT Megalos, Eva ANVIL PR
PRT ASHTON CONTAINMENT SQUAD ASH-4 (/u/PM_ME_UR_SIMURGH)
SGT Tindall, Frank OUTRIDER TM
PVT Mitchell, Naomi TANK ST
PVT Ferguson, Lindsay FIREBALL
PVT Richards, Jordan FLASH
PVT Walker, Thomas FREEZEFRAME
CPL Hernandez, Isabelle BLINK TM
PVT McDaniel, John TULSA
PVT Akihiko, Hirata STATUE
PVT Taise, Mary CUPID
PVT Brown, Emma GHOST ST
PRT ASHTON CONTAINMENT SQUAD ASH-5 (/u/PM_ME_UR_SIMURGH)
SGT Mathers, Byron GRAVEDIGGER ST
PVT Alberts, Sean OVERWATCH ST
PVT Bennett, Marie SCARAB
PVT Ward, Kelly EMPRESS ST
PVT Boyle, Dutch HOTSHOT
CPL Tyler, Jessica RAZORWING
PVT Peak, Audrey FREEZERBURN
PVT Styles, Felicity MAGNUM ST
PVT Wilson, Heather HOUNDMASTER
PVT Greenspan, Nicholas MIRAGE
PRT ASHTON CONTAINMENT SQUAD ASH-6 (/u/baka2k10)
LT Matthew, Scott ZUBAT ST
PVT McCloud, Brandi THISTLE
PVT Weimann, Lucas THUNDER
PVT Cruz, Jesse JESTER
PVT Gabriel, Leandro BARNSOUR
CPL Bolton, Ty TYBALT ST
PVT Mero, Rogers ROMEO
PVT Long, Caroline OBELISK
PVT Fisher, Jamie OLYMPIA
PVT Walker, Jay JAYWALKER
PRT ASHTON CONTAINMENT SQUAD ASH-7
SGT Bridgette, Noel COUGAR ST
PVT Coffin, Miguel SIDEWINDER
PVT Miller, Jamie SPRITE
PVT Healy, Gregory SWORDFISH ST
PVT Hedge, Adam DANDYMAN
CPL Nagatoshi, Brian AFTERSHOCK
PVT Wolfe, Brenda HONEYCOMB
PVT Baronovski, Yakov TSUNAMI
PVT Madden, Ryan FAE
PVT Russel, Alison LONGSWORD
PRT ASHTON CONTAINMENT SQUAD ASH-8 (/u/Shimme)
SGT Munson, Julius PALADIN ST
PVT Cabalo, Jorge KNIGHT ST
PVT Zamora, Evie SQUIRE
PVT Brooks, Page PAGE
PVT Christenson, Helen DAME
CPL Sutton, Jordan HUNTSMAN
PVT Green, Jay TYRANT
PVT Claire, Elizabeth CONTESSA ST
PVT Tanner, Matitas BARON
PVT Romero, Annabella KING
PRT ASHTON CONTAINMENT SQUAD ASH-9
SGT Crewe, Cynthia CAPITOL ST
PVT Kelly, Alfie SLAMBURGER ST
PVT Everett, Luna HOUNDSTOOTH
PVT Riley, Sidney SYMPHONY
PVT Wheeler, Akira STARSHOT
CPL Watson, Tess BEDROCK
PVT Toyokazu, Nakahara FULCRUM ST
PVT Lawson, Domenic SUNBEAM
PVT May, Manson FLINTLOCK
PVT Minervino, Sara PHALANX
PRT ASHTON CONTAINMENT SQUAD ASH-10 (/u/Skelitinor)
SGT Kelsey, Lloyd SHOWBOAT
PVT Peaks, Jane ARGUS
PVT Carpenter, Zoey SPUDMUFFIN ST TM
PVT Smith, Ulysses RECOIL PR
PVT Smith, Lana PIXIE PR
CPL Riveria, Ash NEWSREEL ST
PVT Collins, Samantha REDWING
PVT Yepes, Ramon MILLRACE
PVT Sadoul, Florence RANGER
PVT Curbelo, Maria TRINITY
TM
This endorsement indicates the officer is certified for training of both other officers and Protectorate members in combat operations.
ST
Officers with this endorsement are members of the Special Strike Force, the PRT equivalent of a SWAT team.
PR
Officers with this endorsement have known parahuman family members.

Facilities

The PRT maintains three main facilities throughout the city of Ashton, as listed below:

PRT Headquarters (PRTHQ)

The PRT Headquarters (HQ or PRTHQ) is located in the heart of downtown Ashton. This location serves as the command and control center for all PRT and hero operations throughout the city. Due to its status as a mostly-administrative facility, it doesn't see much tourism besides those heading to its ground-floor gift shop.

The PRTHQ is a ten-story tower opened in 1996. Due to a surplus of space, the PRT leases out several of the floors to other agencies. It is officially known as the Lauren Acevedo Federal Building, after an Ashton PRT officer who was killed in the line of duty shortly before the building opened.

Protectorate Headquarters (PHQ)

The Protectorate Headquarters (PHQ) is located on the western side of Ashton, and is the primary location for the local Protectorate team. A three-building compound in secured area. The main building is five stories tall and is home to Protectorate Forces while the other two are dedicated to administrative and recreational purposes for the city's heroes. In the center of the courtyard centered within a stone circle is a statue dedicated to its founding. This is by far the most popular of the PRT facilities, with the Image divsion running regular tours.

The site was originally an APD precinct station which was purchased by the PRT in 1987. The facility suffered severe damage during the Endbringer attack in 1992, and was completely razed and rebuilt in the recovery.

Wards Headquarters (WHQ)

The Wards Headquarters (WHQ), operated to the east of downtown on the University campus. Although no longer used by the Wards, this facility (like the PHQ) is still used extensively by the PRT for their operations, and acts as a "Precinct HQ" for this section of the city. The Wards themselves train and operate with their elders at the PHQ.

The WHQ is the oldest PRT facility in Ashton, as it served as the original PPAC research laboratory which later became the Ashton PRT. In 1996 after the PRTHQ was opened downtown, the majority of the building was signed over to the Wards, as it was deemed that the low-crime area around the University would prove safer. However in 2018 it was decided to transfer the team to the PHQ.

Other Facilities

A small gift shop is operated at the Fair Pines Mall west of downtown. In a few cases, it's served as an adhoc holding cell while reinforcements showed up from downtown.

Finally, the forests east of the city are home to a small section owned by the PRT, reserved for practicing the more-destructive abilities and other things they'd rather the public not see. The Wards have their annual campout there every summer.

Equipment

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