ASYNC

A.S.Y.N.C: Async Research Institute The Async Research Institute, also known as the Async Foundation or simply Async, is a private research institute based in San José, California. Hardly any information is known about it, as the Backrooms series has kept focus on their KV31 division, which was formed with the goal of solving overpopulation and storage problems using a machine known as the Low-Proximity Magnetic Distortion System. Leadership • Lawrence Altman: Started Async in 1983 and happily handed it over to the team. • Ivan Beck: The main coordinator who keeps all daily projects running smoothly. • Kirk Maxwell: A friendly supervisor helping with staff organization. • Clyde: A supportive manager who reviews notes from team walks. • Anthony Dawkins: A helpful coordinator assisting everyone in the labs. • Phil Heymann: The senior engineer who helped turn on the entrance portal in 1989. Exploration & Labs • Marvin E. Leigh: A dedicated researcher who enjoys filming the new halls. • Peter Tench: An explorer who took a unique time-shift journey and moved on. • Mark Blume: Marvin’s close partner who helps keep mapping neat and tidy. • Naren Warne: A handy builder looking after the team's indoor structures. • George Levy: A photographer who took early pictures of the yellow hallways. • Ronald McCarthy: A curious mind studying how the environment works. • Randall Tachi: A reliable assistant who organizes video logs. • Julia Meisner: An analyst checking numbers from team's tools • Kim: A documenter who likes listing the new spaces. Medical Team • Dr. Aaron Ng: Studies interesting samples brought back by the team.