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Equinox 58

Aka: Equinox cANNOCK

Location: Cannock Chase, Staffordshire
Classification: Containment (Specialisation: Parafauna)
Total Number of Staff: 2
Also known as:  “Equinox Cannock Chase”, “Equinox Midlands Mobile” and “The M6 Dispatch

Equinox 58 is a rapid-response taskforce specialising in the observation, research, capture and management of non-sentient paranatural animals (known as “parafauna” or colloquially as “cryptids”). 

While the Cell’s operations are primarily centered around Cannock Chase, the Cell is unusual in that it has no fixed location and is able to rapidly relocate should it receive reports of paranatural activity. The Cell itself operates out of a converted 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter ambulance which functions as the Cell’s living quarters and lab. 

Currently the Cell’s activities are focussed on the M6 corridor though it has been known to respond to sightings that are further afield where no nearby cell is able to assist or where a local cell lacks cryptozoological expertise. Because of this, Equinox 58 has an extensive record of working closely with other Equinox Cells. 

Reports from previous operations have described Equinox 58 as “pleasant”, “diligent” and “capable of cleaning up after themselves”. Despite occasionally being described as being “difficult to work with for long periods of time”, the Cell has an overall positive reputation with the Court due to its effectiveness and low cost of operation.

Major Historical Events

Equinox 58 was founded following numerous, extensive requests from Zax Chesterton (the Cell’s Spokesperson) for the formation of a cryptid specific taskforce. Following an internal audit of various cells, the Court ultimately agreed to the formation of Equinox 58 in 2016 with several specialist paranatural biologists transferred to the taskforce from other cells. 

The last decade has seen the taskforce go through multiple restructuring processes and name changes. Many of the original founders, despite their expertise, have since retired or returned to their original Cells to continue their work elsewhere. Only Zax remains from the days of the group’s formation and continues to be the Cell’s Spokesperson to this day.

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

The following individuals are notable members of Equinox 58:

  • Penelope Carter; and
  • Zax Chesterton (Spokesperson).

More information on both of these members can be found on our Staff Bios page.

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

Equinox 58 is a Player-Created Cell. The current out-of-character group leader of the Cell is Aislin Le Galloudec.