PL-4 Containment Integrity (PCI)
The single most-watched safety number in the directorate — the soundness of containment around the PL-4 constructs that must never run loose. Nothing below 100% is routine.
Interpretation
This metric provides operational visibility into restricted-technique science performance. Changes in value should be interpreted in the context of current threat levels and recent counter-operations. GOVERNOR uses this reading alongside related metrics to maintain a composite picture of directorate readiness.
Formula
Thresholds & Bands
| Band | Range | State |
|---|---|---|
| Sealed | 100% | ok |
| Flagged | 98-100% | warn |
| Breach Risk | < 98% | crit |
Data Collection
Sourced from Restricted-Technique Vault · Security. Readings are validated by GOVERNOR before publication to ensure consistency and prevent stale or duplicate values from reaching operational dashboards.
GOVERNOR Behavior
Sealed (100%): GOVERNOR logs the reading, updates the standing dashboard, and takes no further action. Flagged (98-100%): GOVERNOR escalates to an advisory notification. The on-duty watch officer receives an alert, and the metric is flagged in the next Steward briefing if the condition persists for two consecutive reporting periods. Breach Risk (< 98%): GOVERNOR triggers an immediate escalation. The Steward is notified directly, the relevant department head is paged, and all related dashboards enter amber-alert mode until the reading recovers above the warning threshold.