THE I.C.U. POWER HIERARCHY

TIER 0: THE OMNIPOTENT (The Origin)

• Definition: The "Source" or "Narrative" level. Entities or forces at this level do not fight; they simply are. They exist outside the laws of physics, magic, and time. They are the canvas upon which the universe is drawn.

TIER 1: THE UNIVERSAL (The Cosmic Constants)

• Definition: Reality Warpers. These entities can manipulate the fundamental laws of the universe (Creation, Destruction, Time). Their power is not measured in force, but in "Truth." If they enter a battlefield, the war is over instantly. They can survive in deep space and travel between stars without aid.

TIER 2: THE MULTI-DIMENSIONAL (The Extinction Events)

• Definition: Threats capable of spanning multiple universes or surviving the void between dimensions. They are "World Enders." A single entity in this tier requires a global alliance of heroes to contain. They can withstand nuclear-level weaponry without a scratch.

TIER 3: THE PLANETARY (The Biome Rulers)

• Definition: Beings whose power affects the entire ecosystem of the Super-Earth. They control weather systems, tectonic plates, or global oceans. They don't just fight an opponent; they fight the environment. Their mood shifts the climate.

TIER 4: THE CONTINENTAL (The WMDs)

• Definition: Walking weapons of mass destruction. These entities can level a country or a massive landmass if given time. They are the "Nuclear Option" of the superhuman world. Governments build entire protocols just to monitor a single Tier 4 individual.

TIER 5: THE REGIONAL (The Tactical Heavyweights)

• Definition: The elite combat class. They can control a massive battlefield or hold a frontline solo. They cannot destroy a continent, but they can dominate a specific zone (like a mountain range or a large industrial sector) through superior firepower or strategy.

TIER 6: THE CITY (The Guardians)

• Definition: The "Superhuman" standard. These individuals can level a city block or defend a metropolis from invasion. They have high durability and output (can lift tanks, shatter buildings), but they have limits. This is the standard "Hero" tier for public defenders.

TIER 7: THE STREET (The Enhanced)

• Definition: The "Human Plus" tier. These are skilled combatants, gadget-users, or low-level metas. They rely on martial arts, technology, weapons, or minor mutations to survive. They are dangerous in a one-on-one fight but would be crushed by heavy artillery or higher-tier threats.