Summoning Index Armory (SIA)

Summoning Index Armory (SIA) — A Summoning Index Armory (SIA) or simply Index Armory is a facility provided for the design, construction, and storage of weapon, armor, equipment, and vehicular scripts both charged and dormant when and where appropriate. SIAs are often employed in locations where open storage/housing of supplies may not be securely accomplished, or for conservation of space. An SIA is often heavily fortified, provided with numerous internal and external security systems and sensors in addition to secure script protocols utilizing the Cipher language or other approved script languages.

An SIA provides personal storage and services to all authorized and registered individuals who may request or be required to store weapons, armor, and equipment when not employed. Each registered user is provided a personal account often with limited storage space. SIA accounts may be linked to a user's CROSSWAY profile – when applicable – or may remain separate with access granted via a token, password, and aura confirmation. A user may access their SIA account from armories equipped with a secure CDLS connection granted the housing SIA is connected to that user's script matrix/node,

Users are not required to be registered with a SIA or possess a SIA account to utilize the summoning stations provided at the facility; however, use of a PSS without registration requires specific authority and may entail additional costs. An SIA is often provided with connections to a script forge, Æthernet, or other facilities/networks providing a user recharge, repair, construction, and purchasing services. A PSS not located within an SIA may – provided authorization and a secure CDLS connection exist - he utilized to access a user's SIA. Although capable, users should refrain from the storage of items which do not require secure housing or which may be housed in less secure locations to conserve script storage space.

In the event that an SIA is in danger of capture, infiltration, and/or destruction commands may authorize emergency asset transfer via ENVOY relay to a back-up SIA or other facility, while this transfer is highly energy intensive it should be assumed that existing energy reserves will not be required following authorization, e.g. capture is imminent. The ENOVY relay may – with proper authorization – be utilized to service the transfer of one or more specific items from an SIA when an emergency asset transfer is not required. This form of transfer (known as an urgent asset transfer) may be utilized in support of a specific friendly unit, or when a situation requires the immediate access of certain assets via PSS.