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One of the boldest and far reaching initiatives of Prince [[Hanse Davion]], the '''New Avalon Institute of Science''' was one of the first new colleges of science in the [[Inner Sphere]] in centuries and became the most advanced center of higher learning and research in the [[Successor State]]s. Much of reacquired [[lostech]] was a result of NAIS research, and the other Houses and [[ComStar]] devoted significant resources to infiltrate the institute and learn its secrets. In addition to its academic and research facilities, it also hosted technology development laboratories and a leading military institution.<ref name=JTPNA5>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 5: "New Avalon" (atlas)</ref><!--this citation serves only part of the opening paragraph (i.e. "a top-of-the-line university, research and development center, and a premier military school")-->

==Origin==
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In late [[3012]], Prince [[Ian Davion]] received word of that [[Draconis Combine]] forces on [[Halstead Station]] were constructing a huge series of storage depots on the planet. After his death, Hanse Davion continued to plan to prevent the construction of the depots, when [[MIIO]] reported that the Combine construction crews had discovered the ruins of a [[Star League]]-era university with an apparently untouched and sealed storage vault. In an era of increasing [[LosTech]], Hanse realized how important such a find would be, accelerating preparation for the raid and choosing to lead it personally. What Davion had assumed would be a quick raid turned into a month-long conflict, but he was ultimately successful in destroying the [[Draconis Combine]] depots and in securing the so-called Halstead Collection, the largest and most important treasure trove of Star League era information until the discovery of the [[Helm Memory Core]]. Upwards of three thousand books and other materials were captured by the Davion forces, which prompted the Prince in 3015 to devote considerable funds and scarce scientists to creating a new university to house and research the reclaimed data, the facility being completed in late [[3016]].<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', pp. 95–96</ref>

==Location==
The university campus was some thirty kilometers to the south of [[Avalon City]], in what used to be a private Davion game preserve surrounding the [[New Avalon Military Academy]], consisting of upwards of 200 buildings.<ref name=JTPNA3-4>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', pp. 3–4: "New Avalon" (map)</ref><!---This citation is only in support of the general direction of NAIS in relation to Avalon City, not the additional details from a previous editor.--> The seven colleges each specialized in a particular discipline, though inter-college learning was encouraged. The many university buildings clustered about a large, comfortable campus. Nearby were the training grounds for BattleMech and aerospace pilots and hidden technology research facilities, and the university's private spaceport [[Albion (DropPort)|Albion]]; substantial expanses of native settings (such as forests) provided borders between testing areas and established nature preserves.<ref name=JTPNA5/>

Security was tight around the Institute's many secret projects. Indeed, the NAIS could be reached only via underground subways or by flying into the university's spaceport, which allowed the government to keep close track of who entered and left the university. As a deterrent and a force of last resort, two BattleMech battalions were stationed within the university grounds to help with security. They also served as skilled opponents to cadets of the [[NAIS BattleMech Training School]].{{cn}}

===Additional Locations===
After several years, additional secret facilities were opened on other planets.
* [[Dark Mirage]]: secret facility on [[Hyde]]
* [[TerraDyne Corporation]]: an electronics factory on [[Bethel]]. The factory itself was known, but unpublicized was the fact that it was also a front-end operation for NAIS investigations.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', ch. 12</ref>

==Colleges==
* '''The College of Biology/Medicine:''' Graduates of this college serve the Federated Suns as doctors in the Medical Corps or as scientists in the Bio-Weapons Division. The College's reputation for teaching advanced medical technology puts its graduates in great demand. The College has also been the center of two notable events, the testing that proved Hanse Davion was replaced by a brainwashed [[Liao]] doppelganger and the unsuccessful treatment of [[Joshua Marik]].

* '''The College of Engineering:''' This college leads the way in the Inner Sphere in rediscovering lost bits of engineering science and reverse engineering [[Clan]]-tech to spearhead new advances. Most of the research focuses on military engineering, but several other projects of equal importance are also in place.  The teaching staff of the College of Engineering is often bolstered by members of the enigmatic Team Banzai, a cryptic band of fighting geniuses.  When not in combat, members of the group teach several more advanced courses and serve on design teams working on all manner of devices from [[BattleMechs]] to children toys.

* '''The College of Mining/Metallurgy:''' The primary purpose of this college is research into refining and improving the armor and frames of BattleMechs, though improved mining technology is a close second.

* '''The College of Chemistry:''' The college focuses on material development, especially in the field of cheap effective water purification.
[[Image:NAIS College of Military Science.jpg|right|150px|Logo of the NAIS College of Military Science]]
::Detailed Information: [[NAIS College of Military Science]]
*<span id="The College of Military Science">'''The College of Military Science:'''</span> Arguably the most prestigious military academy in the Inner Sphere, CMS turns out high-quality cadets in all military specialties. Formerly the New Avalon Military Academy, the NAMA was founded during the Star League years after it took over Albion Military Academy, with the NAIS built around the academy. Home to some of the most advanced training equipment in the Inner Sphere, CMS lacks nothing in the way of equipment or facilities, with plenty of training 'Mechs, fighters, and simulators for any conceivable 'Mech design known today. The College also boasts three Gauntlets, special 'Mech training grounds. Its large alumni base includes such notable graduates as [[Kai Allard-Liao]].

* '''The College of Finance:''' This college focuses on the training of economists and business mathematicians. The conditions of admittance require most graduates to serve ten years in the government's [[Ministry of Ways and Means]]. Those that are gifted and work hard often rise in the Ministry and then step easily into politics at the end of their decade of service.

* '''The College of Political Administration:''' Like the College of Finance, this college contributes to the Davion bureaucracy, nobles and commoners alike. Most Davions who attend and eventually graduate from this school as well as from the College of Military Science.

The first five Colleges are working to recover the lost technologies of the [[Star League]]. The last two serve primarily as a training ground for Davion bureaucracy. On the other hand, the [[NAIS College of Military Science]] produces officers for the [[Federated Suns]] regular units.<ref>''MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game'', p. 133: "New Avalon Institute of Science (NAIS)"</ref>

==NAIS Crisis Intervention Team (NAISCIT)==
In order to protect NAIS work, and probably after the events of [[New Avalon Raid]] by the [[Death Commandos]], a small corps of special operatives was formed to protect the investigations done by the NAIS.<ref name="Unboundp55">''Unbound'', p. 55: "Nancy Jerrold"</ref>

===Operations===
* '''Tucker''': Unknown operation led by Major Nancy Jerrold<ref name="Unboundp55"/>
* '''Dana''': An operation to stop [[ISF]] operation attempting to steal the plans of the modified [[Caesar]] 'Mech led by Major Nancy Jerrold.<ref name="Unboundp55"/>
* '''Dark Mirage''': The operation to recover the prototypes of the [[Wildfire|P1-WF Wildfire]] and the [[Prometheus (Unbound)|Prometheus]] from [[Solaris VII]], stolen by the Dark Mirage facility team in [[3053]], led by Major Nancy Jerrold.<ref name="Unbound">''Unbound''</ref>

===Agents===
* [[Major]] [[Nancy Jerrold]]<ref name="Unboundp55"/>
* Agent Scott, member of Nancy Jerrold's NAISCIT team<ref name="Unboundp38">''Unbound'', p. 38: "Rampage"</ref>

==Notes==
The NAIS had proprietary ownership of the drug [[LD-512]].<ref name=CE82>''Combat Equipment'', p. 82</ref>
==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon]]''
* ''[[MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game]]''
* ''[[Unbound]]''
* ''[[Warrior: Coupé]]''


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