Dharma Initiative Locations

The Dharma Initiative has been a boon for the Lost mythology. An eerily anachronistic endeavor, the Dharma project consisted of several research labs scattered about the island to study its special properties. The real intent and purpose of the organization has been shrouded in mystery. Seemingly the hippy-esque project of Gerald and Karen DaGroot, Dharma is described in its orientation propaganda as a commune for advanced thinkers and researchers, funded by industrial billionaire Alvar Hanso.

In The Lost Experience game, Dharma's backstory was altered slightly from what was seen in the show. The new purpose of Dharma was to find a way to alter factors in "The Valenzetti Equation," which predicted an end to mankind sooner, rather than later. The game, in which the show Lost is part of the game's universe, is unclear as to whether the 'real' Dharma is pastiche within the show within the game, or if Dharma within the show outside of the game is different from Dharma within the show within the game. See why it is confusing?

The Swan
John Locke found the hatch door at the very end of Season One, and a whole new Lost was born.

The Arrow
What Swan Station was to Jack and his people, The Arrow was to the Tailies.

The Caduceus
Imagine the castaways' surprise when they found a functional surgical station on their undeveloped island.

The Pearl
The creepiest of the stations, the Pearl is equipped with monitors showing the other hatches.

The Barracks
Indoor plumbing, book clubs, hardwood floors. Suburban America? Not exactly!

The Hydra
The Hydra Station is all the proof you need that Sawyer's as smart as a polar bear.

The Flame
The Flame Station is arguably the most useful, with active communication with the outside world. Well, it was the most useful, before Locke got his hands on it.