Anomalous Threats Unit
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| Anomalous Threats Unit | |
|---|---|
| Grupo per Amenassas Anómala | |
 ATU Insignia, showing the Inguz Rune, an evil eye, and the Lambda-Omega | |
| Active | 06 June 1766 – present (258 years, 5 months) as the Order of St. Benedict & St. Michael 06 June 1966 – present (58 years, 5 months) as the ATU |
| Country |  Iverica |
| Type | Paramilitary Special Unit |
| Role | CBRN defense |
| Part of | Special Security Office Division XIII |
| Motto(s) | Extremis comminatio, extrema salvis (Aroman Latin) "Grave threats call for extreme prejudice" |
The Grupo per Amenassas Anómala (Anglish: Anomalous Threats Unit), more popularly known as the ATU is a unit within the Republic of Iverica's Special Security Office, Division 13. Officially, it is a CBRN special unit trained to handle and contain state secrets involving CBRN research and development. The unit has special jurisdiction over materials and personnel involved in events where a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear threat may be posing a security or safety risk to Iverican citizens or state property. It is activated in response to events in which discretion of Operations security are critical to prevent damage to the Iverican state. The unit is trained to operate in highly irradiated, chemically contaminated, or virally contaminated zones. Much of the information and actions regarding the ATU is highly classified and is considered sensitive information by members of the Iverican government.
The ATU is part of the SSO- Division 13, Sable Section (stylised, "Division XIII"), a special paramilitary division under the direct command of the Director General. The Division's organisation and methodology are not publicly disclosed. Records pertaining to the ATU and Division 13 are sealed and protected by the "Disavowment Clause" of the SSO's charter.
In recent decades, the ATU's role has been called into question by members of the press. In a notable incident, leaked footage from a bystander's mobile phone provided evidence of the ATU being deployed to neutralise what was reported to be a highly aggressive bear in the Municipality of San Nicolas, northern Aigüestorés. The video shows several personnel with ATU markings wearing body armour and utilizing large weaponry and unconventional ammunition to neutralise the bear. An official statement by the Constabulary of the Municipality of San Nicolas claimed that the bear had escaped from a pharmaceuticals testing facility which is still currently under investigation by the Home Security Office. Neither the constabulary, nor the SSO have released commentary on the presence of the ATU and the use of force.
