S.W.O.R.D.

S.W.O.R.D. (Sentient World Observation and Response Department), a sister organization to S.H.I.E.L.D., is an intelligence agency in the Marvel universe focused on dealing with extraterrestrial threats. In the comics, S.W.O.R.D. is responsible for monitoring alien civilizations and responding to potential invasions. The organization operates in Earth's orbit, headquartered on a space station called 'The Peak,' led by Abigail Brand, with connections to supergroups like the X-Men. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), S.W.O.R.D. stands for Sentient Weapon Observation and Response Division, shifting its focus from alien threats to monitoring and responding to individuals with superpowers or 'sentient weapons.' First introduced in 'WandaVision', it was founded by Maria Rambeau and later taken over by Tyler Hayward, deviating from its initial purpose. S.W.O.R.D. plays a crucial role in the MCU by handling paranormal phenomena and potential threats, interacting with various superhero characters.