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| − | | | + | | Parent Organization = [[Marian Hegemony]] |
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| − | | | + | | Leadership = [[Director of the Ordo Vigilis|Director]]<ref name=AGTCOp96>''A Guide to Covert Ops'', p. 96</ref> |
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| − | + | Previously known as the '''Directorate of Security''', the '''''Ordo Vigilis''''' (Latin for ''Watchers'') is the intelligence agency of the [[Marian Hegemony]].<ref name=AGTCOp96/> | |
| − | Previously known as the '''Directorate of Security''', the '''''Ordo Vigilis''''' (Latin for ''Watchers'') is the intelligence agency of the [[Marian Hegemony]].<ref name= | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Sections== | ==Sections== | ||
| − | + | ===Section A: ''Securitatis Internum''=== | |
| − | ===''Securitatis Internum''=== | ||
(Internal Security) | (Internal Security) | ||
: CO: [[Craig Adams]] | : CO: [[Craig Adams]] | ||
| − | Section A monitored the activities of the established informer network. This network contained Informers (''delatores'') who gathered information for reports. These reports were sent to the planetary station chiefs. SI station chiefs assigned agents to sources that were suspicious or when a case was not clear enough. They worked with the local police forces to prevent civil unrest and the spread of dissident movements. Operatives had lists with names of people for "protective custody" and provided evidence gathered by ''delatores'' at trials. Foreign visitors were watched closely. | + | Section A monitored the activities of the established informer network. This network contained Informers (''delatores'') who gathered information for reports. These reports were sent to the planetary station chiefs. SI station chiefs assigned agents to sources that were suspicious or when a case was not clear enough. They worked with the local police forces to prevent civil unrest and the spread of dissident movements. Operatives had lists with names of people for "protective custody" and provided evidence gathered by ''delatores'' at trials. Foreign visitors were watched closely.<ref name=AGTCOp96/> |
====''Praesidii Praetoris''==== | ====''Praesidii Praetoris''==== | ||
(Palace Guard) | (Palace Guard) | ||
| − | : CO: [[Colonel#Marian_Hegemony|Prefect]] [[Niclas Wallin]] | + | : CO: ''[[Colonel#Marian_Hegemony|Prefect]]'' [[Niclas Wallin]] |
| − | Under control of the ''Securitatis Internum'', all Guardsmen were members of [[I Legio]]. They underwent rigorous screening and swore an oath to defend the ''[[Caesar]]'' at all costs. | + | Under control of the ''Securitatis Internum'', all Guardsmen were members of [[I Legio]]. They underwent rigorous screening and swore an oath to defend the ''[[Caesar of the Marian Hegemony|Caesar]]'' at all costs.<ref name=AGTCOp96/> |
| − | ===''Observationis Externum''=== | + | ===Section B: ''Observationis Externum''=== |
(External Surveillance) | (External Surveillance) | ||
: CO: [[Kevin Weekes]] | : CO: [[Kevin Weekes]] | ||
| − | Section B handled all activities outside of the Marian Hegemony. OE field agents (''delatores external'') infiltrated other realms and gathered information about local instability and created civil unrest if necessary. The Marian diplomatic corps and foreign populations contained sleeper agents for long range plans. In some cases they worked together with [[Word of Blake]]'s [[ROM]] and provided information on foreign troop movements where possible. | + | Section B handled all activities outside of the Marian Hegemony. OE field agents (''delatores external'') infiltrated other realms and gathered information about local instability and created civil unrest if necessary. The Marian diplomatic corps and foreign populations contained sleeper agents for long range plans. In some cases they worked together with [[Word of Blake]]'s [[ROM]] and provided information on foreign troop movements where possible.<ref name=AGTCOp96/> |
| − | ===''Delatura Militaria''=== | + | ===Section C: ''Delatura Militaria''=== |
(Military Intelligence) | (Military Intelligence) | ||
| − | : CO: Prefect [[Bret Hedican]] | + | : CO: ''Prefect'' [[Bret Hedican]] |
| − | They acted as internal security and checked the background of all Legionnaires with access to sensitive information. Their chief responsibility was to gather information on enemy movements. Operatives also ran listening posts, monitored all radio communication and provided accurate information on all enemy operations within Marian borders. They had a special task as "political officers" to watch their comrades (and each other). At courts martial their testimony was considered invaluable. | + | They acted as internal security and checked the background of all Legionnaires with access to sensitive information. Their chief responsibility was to gather information on enemy movements. Operatives also ran listening posts, monitored all radio communication and provided accurate information on all enemy operations within Marian borders. They had a special task as "political officers" to watch their comrades (and each other). At courts martial their testimony was considered invaluable.<ref name=AGTCOp96/> |
| − | ===''Operationes Abscondites''=== | + | ===Section D: ''Operationes Abscondites''=== |
(Covert Operations) | (Covert Operations) | ||
: CO: [[Sean Hill]] | : CO: [[Sean Hill]] | ||
| − | Their tasks included infiltration, assassination, extraction and sabotage. In wartime, five-man teams were dropped behind enemy lines. Their mission was to scout enemy positions and sow general chaos. Their HQ was located on [[Horatius]] which was also the base for the [[Cohors Morituri]]. Some members were pardoned and proved resourceful, quick studies. | + | Their tasks included infiltration, assassination, extraction and sabotage. In wartime, five-man teams were dropped behind enemy lines. Their mission was to scout enemy positions and sow general chaos. Their HQ was located on [[Horatius]] which was also the base for the ''[[Cohors Morituri]]''. Some members were pardoned and proved resourceful, quick studies.<ref name=AGTCOp96/> |
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * {{note|foundation}} The agency was founded by Marius O'Reilly during his reign, placing the date between 3009 and 3048.<ref name=AGTCOp96/> | ||
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| + | ==Insignia== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Image:Ordovigilissectiona.png|Section A: ''Securitatis Internum'' (Internal Security) | ||
| + | Image:Ordovigilispalaceguard.png|''Praesidii Praetoris'' - (Palace Guard) | ||
| + | Image:Ordovigilissectionb.png|Section B: ''Observationis Externum'' (External Surveillance) | ||
| + | Image:Ordovigilissectionc.png|Section C: ''Delatura Militaria'' (Military Intelligence) | ||
| + | Image:Ordovigilissectiond.png|Section D: ''Operationes Abscondites'' (Covert Operations) | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[A Guide to Covert Ops]]'' | + | * ''[[A Guide to Covert Ops]]'' |
[[Category:Intelligence Agencies]] | [[Category:Intelligence Agencies]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:43, 6 March 2024
Ordo Vigilis | |
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| Organization Profile | |
| Type | Intelligence Agency |
| Founded | [See Notes] |
| Parent Organization | Marian Hegemony |
| Leadership | Director[1] |
Previously known as the Directorate of Security, the Ordo Vigilis (Latin for Watchers) is the intelligence agency of the Marian Hegemony.[1]
Contents
History[edit]
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Sections[edit]
Section A: Securitatis Internum[edit]
(Internal Security)
- CO: Craig Adams
Section A monitored the activities of the established informer network. This network contained Informers (delatores) who gathered information for reports. These reports were sent to the planetary station chiefs. SI station chiefs assigned agents to sources that were suspicious or when a case was not clear enough. They worked with the local police forces to prevent civil unrest and the spread of dissident movements. Operatives had lists with names of people for "protective custody" and provided evidence gathered by delatores at trials. Foreign visitors were watched closely.[1]
Praesidii Praetoris[edit]
(Palace Guard)
- CO: Prefect Niclas Wallin
Under control of the Securitatis Internum, all Guardsmen were members of I Legio. They underwent rigorous screening and swore an oath to defend the Caesar at all costs.[1]
Section B: Observationis Externum[edit]
(External Surveillance)
- CO: Kevin Weekes
Section B handled all activities outside of the Marian Hegemony. OE field agents (delatores external) infiltrated other realms and gathered information about local instability and created civil unrest if necessary. The Marian diplomatic corps and foreign populations contained sleeper agents for long range plans. In some cases they worked together with Word of Blake's ROM and provided information on foreign troop movements where possible.[1]
Section C: Delatura Militaria[edit]
(Military Intelligence)
- CO: Prefect Bret Hedican
They acted as internal security and checked the background of all Legionnaires with access to sensitive information. Their chief responsibility was to gather information on enemy movements. Operatives also ran listening posts, monitored all radio communication and provided accurate information on all enemy operations within Marian borders. They had a special task as "political officers" to watch their comrades (and each other). At courts martial their testimony was considered invaluable.[1]
Section D: Operationes Abscondites[edit]
(Covert Operations)
- CO: Sean Hill
Their tasks included infiltration, assassination, extraction and sabotage. In wartime, five-man teams were dropped behind enemy lines. Their mission was to scout enemy positions and sow general chaos. Their HQ was located on Horatius which was also the base for the Cohors Morituri. Some members were pardoned and proved resourceful, quick studies.[1]
Notes[edit]
- ^ The agency was founded by Marius O'Reilly during his reign, placing the date between 3009 and 3048.[1]
Insignia[edit]
Section A: Securitatis Internum (Internal Security)
Praesidii Praetoris - (Palace Guard)
Section B: Observationis Externum (External Surveillance)
Section C: Delatura Militaria (Military Intelligence)
Section D: Operationes Abscondites (Covert Operations)
