Ward is considered the armed branch of SIRCAA, attempting to control the zone. They receive government funding which shows in their armored vehicles and equipment. The Ward is particularly infamous among loners for its heavy-handed approach: When it occupied the chemical plant, any stalkers using it as a base were ordered to vacate the premises within 15 minutes. Afterwards, Korshunov had everyone who refused to leave executed.

Ward is NOT a player faction in the ASW/SML Event series. Ward are used as admin and story NPCs.