The Fielding Detective Agency

The Fielding Detective Agency is a distinguished investigative establishment founded by Emeric Fellding, an Automaton of Mk2 designation. Initially constructed as an automatic tailor, the agency represents a significant departure from Emeric’s original function, positioning itself within the complex societal and industrial framework of Locus.

Structure

The hierarchy of the Fielding Detective Agency is atypical, centered around Emeric Fellding, whose mechanical precision and analytical prowess are fundamental to the agency’s operations. The structure beneath Emeric comprises a diverse range of operatives, each selected for their specialized abilities. This includes former scribes skilled in documentation and former engineers adept in the identification of mechanical malfunctions. The agency operates as a cohesive unit, with Emeric's directives driving its multifaceted investigations.

Culture

The internal culture of the Fielding Detective Agency is characterized by a dedication to meticulous investigation and an adherence to discretion. The operatives are bound by a shared commitment to the resolution of their clients' dilemmas, regardless of the case's complexity. The agency fosters a climate of mutual respect for varied expertise, allowing for a synergetic approach to problem-solving.

Public Agenda

The agency’s public agenda is the provision of investigative services that cater to a spectrum of clients, from the merchant class to the nobility of Locus. It maintains a stance of neutrality and confidentiality, ensuring that the interests of its clients are paramount. While the agency is at times perceived as a mercenary outfit due to the nature of its assignments, its primary function remains rooted in private investigation and resolution.

Assets

The Fielding Detective Agency boasts a collection of resources integral to its operation. This includes a headquarters that doubles as a front for the agency’s clandestine activities, equipped with both tailoring apparatuses and investigative tools. The wealth bestowed upon Emeric by a grateful nobleman has been judiciously utilized to fund the agency’s endeavors, procure specialized equipment, and remunerate its operatives.

History

Emeric Fellding’s transition from a tailor Automaton to a field medic in the Imperial army serves as a prelude to the agency's history. His distinguished service, marked by the life-saving treatment of a nobleman’s son, provided the financial means and impetus to establish the Fielding Detective Agency. Since its inception, the agency has developed a reputation for handling sensitive and complex cases, leveraging the unique capabilities of Emeric and his operatives to navigate the intricacies of Locus’s society and politics.