The Bureau of Weapons, or BuWeaps, was a department of the Royal Manticoran Navy that dealt with the development of weapons and technology related to strategies and tactics. It fell under the jurisdiction of the Fourth Space Lord. In 1903 PD, BuWeaps had made a considerable breakthrough with the Reconnaissance drone that was still considered confidential. (HH2) In 1922 PD, BuWeaps was commanded by Admiral Sonja Hemphill, with Rear Admiral Thomas Colombo serving as her second-in-command. (HH12)