Avengers Idea Mechanics
Avengers Idea Mechanics is a non-profit research organisation founded by Tony Stark after he purchased AIM from Maya Hansen. It is headed by Adam Brashear.
During the Inhuman Outbreak, AIM began a research programme into the phenomena. AIM biologists were the first humans to identify and map the Inhuman genes present in human-inhuman hybrids. By working closely with volunteer subjects, the researchers identified that the newly emerged NuHumans were in need of support which governments were simply not providing. As a result, the Metahuman Outreach Program (later renamed as the Agon Inhuman Outreach Programme) was founded.
Following the fall of Attilan, the displaced Attilanians were put in contact with AIM, who provided temporary housing for the refugees, and AIM engineers worked with Crystal Amaquelin in the planning and creation of Providence Island.
Due to their close ties to the Avengers, AIM is the primary source of research into extraterrestrial and extradimensional beings and technologies. Prior to its theft by Michael Korvac, the Reality Stone was held on AIM Island for study, and they have worked with the Vision to conduct extensive research into the Mind Stone.
AIM's Unexplained Phenoma Division (known internally as the Department of Mysteries) is the only scientific organisation dedicated to the study of magic and parallel dimensions.
Structure
The organisation is divided into divisions - the research divisions (Extraterrestrial Research, Sustainable Energy, Marine Ecology, Medical Research, Engineering, Unexplained Phenomena) and the non-research divisions (Outreach, Finance, HR, IT & Systems), headed up by a senior staff member, who have primary control over their division. Divison heads report to the Chief Scientific Officer, who is in turn answerable to the AIM Board of Directors.
Divisions are subdivided into departments, which may be permanent, such as the payroll department, or relate to a specific research project, such as Aether research department. Depending on the nature of the work, some departments are further subdivided into individual research projects.
Public Agenda
To advance human knowledge and wellbeing, and build a safe sustainable future for all.
Creating a Better Tomorrow
Type
Corporation, Research & Development
Alternative Names
AIM
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