No one knows precisely when the organisation was founded, but there are hints that it has existed since the closing days of World War II and had ties to Operation Paperclip, the Allied poaching of Axis scientists for their own use. Rumours abound, as always, everything from it being a front by the Illuminati to Josef Mengele having worked with them after the war. As with any legends, they must be taken with a grain of salt.<br/><br/>There appears to be no oversight of the Foundry, by there is a strict hierarchy, with Section Chiefs overseeing the various aspects of the organisations efforts, which are primarily focused on research and development. At the top of the hierarchy is the Director, a nameless individual who wields absolute authority within the organisation. If the Director answers to anyone, it isn't for anyone else to know. The current Director quite literally holds the power of life or death over many of the operatives and assets under her control.<br/><br/>Ethics and morals are rarely much of a consideration within the agency. While sadists are certainly not welcome within the ranks, there's no room for idiots who will damage assets for the sakes of getting their jollies, if an advantage can be gained at the expense of someone's suffering, there is precious little that will stop it. The cybernetics and genetics divisions of the Foundry's Research and Development Section have advanced in leaps and bounds beyond their competitors, thanks primarily to the vast resources available to the scientists, as well as a vigorous espionage campaign.