SCP-F Structured

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An SCP-F structured or SCP-Foundation structured system is an in-system government that resembles the S.C.P. Foundation. This structure is not related to the broader world of S.C.P. and is exclusively based on the in-universe S.C.P. Foundation. It's important to note that this term is not meant to describe a healthy system structure. Due to the dehumanization of lower classes, alongside unfair decision making (disregarding lower classes opinions in favor of higher classes'), it's not encouraged to use this term lightheartedly or in non-serious manners (SCPbased may be better for this).

Not all systems relate to the references towards S.C.P. but may find heavy relation to the structure itself, these systems might use the term Foundation structured instead (this can also be used for personal preference, regardless of ones thoughts on S.C.P.).

Internal Division of Classes
The classification of these terms will vary system to system, general language will be used here for ease of understanding (e.g., class, rank, secondary, lesser).

The term rank, as used here, refers to the classes themselves alongside the internal hierarchy within those classes. Inside any given class, headmates often hold distinct ranks. Classes with a greater degree of diversity, such as tertiary classes, tend to have similarly diverse rankings. Sub-classes may develop when a particular rank becomes overpopulated or when a clear division between that rank and the rest of the class emerges. The minor secondary class is a great example of this phenomenon, where headmates still belong to the secondary class but branch off from traditional secondary class functions due to differences in job and rank.

Promotions & Demotions
Depending on structure and formation, promotions and/or demotions may or may not be possible for all systems with this structure type.

Promotion within SCP-F structured systems usually will only happen rank by rank. Headmates in tertiary classes will not be able to be promoted to the top class. Although, demotions do not always follow a strict pattern, a member of the secondary class may be demoted to a lesser class instead of tertiary.

the top class is the highest achievable position and may not be attainable for all lower-class headmates. The maincenter has the authority to remove any top class headmate and force them into lower positions, but this is typically done by a consensus vote (however, in urgent situations, the maincenter will make this decision on their own).

Secondary class headmates are usually unable to reach the top class, although, there may be exceptions where the top class (or the maincenter) decides on it.

Minor secondary class headmates are generally locked into their class and unable to reach the secondary or top class. However, this also means they will not lose their rank and fall into tertiary or lesser classes.

Tertiary class headmates are scarcely able to join the secondary class but it is possible. This is usually due to fusions or splitting but can happen through internal work and cooperation between various ranks and classes.

Lesser class headmates will almost always have the opportunity to join tertiary classes. This is either due to an astraymate simply gaining awareness of their system or a headmate being forced to prove themself to higher classes, While lesser class headmates may lose their ranking within their own class, there is no lower class they could be demoted to.

History
SCP-F Structured was a term created during July of 2023, yet did not make any official appearances online until around December of 2023.

Related Terms
SCPtive is a term used for introject who's source is SCP.

SCPbased is a term for systems who's functioning is heavily influenced by SCP in some form.

Ordinastema hierarchy is a type of in-system hierarchy with specific "levels" that a headmate can fit into.