The screening process carried out by the Ministry of Occult Affairs was holistic and thorough.
They chose potential Occultists either by recommendation or direct scouting. Those deemed worthy were subjected to a series of interviews.
After that, they would undergo tests of psychological resilience, and be trained in firearms, melee combat, and field tactics.
Then, they would serve as free agents under probation for three months. This was the final test they had to go through in order to join the Ministry and become a full-fleged Occultist.
If they passed, they would then be required to swear the binding oath of secrecy. After that, they would undergo the ritual art for awakening their spirit energy, and finally enter the Spirit Crucible.
It was during the probationary period of three months where prospective applicants served as free agents that they would be given an initiation mission.
