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The '''Federal Security Service''' is a law enforcement agency in the [[Federation]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/560a4fd39657ba343d58f74b GalNet: President Hudson Confirms Investigation]</ref> Their ships, with the identifier ''"Federal Security Service"'', are responsible for security patrols and [[System Authority Vessel|law enforcement]] in space in all Federation systems.

They also investigate high-profile crimes, such as the murder of Agent [[Susan Monroe]] of the [[Presidential Protection Detail]],<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/55d6e7029657ba71492c7ad7 GalNet: President's Bodyguard Found Murdered]</ref> and the apparent suicide of her partner, [[Federal Times]] reporter [[Elaine Boyd]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/560a4fd39657ba343d58f74b GalNet: Famous Reporter Commits Suicide]</ref>

==List of known members==
*Detective Captain [[Ramesh Thorne]]

==Timeline==
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21 DEC 3306
*As independent colonies are set up for [[Marlinist refugee crisis|Marlinist refugees]], there has been a lull in terrorist strikes from the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]] (NMLA). In recent months, the paramilitary group launched multiple attacks across the [[Empire]]. [[Starport]]s and administrative buildings were bombed and dozens of individuals assassinated, including Prince [[Harold Duval|Harold]] and more distant members of the [[Imperial Family|Duval family]]. However, the number of incidents has fallen drastically following successful operations by the [[Imperial Internal Security Service]]: "After the Federal Security Service identified NMLA members aboard the emigrants' megaships, these were transferred to us for interrogation. We obtained information that enabled us to shut down many terrorist cells, although there is evidence that the NMLA's network remains widespread." In related news, hundreds of thousands of Marlinist refugees are preparing to occupy new colony systems established by the [[Sirius Corporation]]. Mass transportation will take place early next year, overseen by [[Safeguard Interstellar]]. The Empire, [[Federation]] and Sirius Gov have all agreed that the settlements will remain fully [[independent]]. The refugee population has already begun to determine its future social structure, based on the principles of Marlinism. A transitional parliament has been formed by community leaders such as Dr [[Jenna Fairfax]], [[Aaron Whyte]] and [[Amrita Ross]]. Democratic elections for a representative government will take place once the [[Marlinist Colonies]] are operational.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fdcd88ed0ae9a7f0b7fb062 GalNet: Terrorism Respite as Marlinists Prepare for New Homes]</ref>
08 DEC 3306
*Hundreds of thousands of [[Marlinist refugee crisis|political refugees]] who fled from the [[Empire]] to the [[Federation]] have brought both superpowers to the brink of conflict. The [[Marlin Duval|Marlinists]], who believe in restructuring the Empire into a republic, escaped crackdowns in several Imperial systems during a hunt for [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|Neo-Marlinist terrorists]]. The Federation has provided temporary safe haven for the refugees. However, security concerns proved to be justified when the NMLA bombed a Federal starport where captured members were being held. The Federal Security Service provided this update: "The Marlinists themselves have informed us of more individuals among them with NMLA connections. The risk of terrorism from this population is now low, although it's impossible to know exactly how many have been radicalised." There have been heated debates in [[Federal Congress|Congress]] over granting citizenship to the Marlinists. President [[Zachary Hudson|Hudson]] insisted that "all illegal aliens must be deported", and has strengthened the [[Federal Navy]] as a defensive measure in light of the Empire's warnings. Conversely, Shadow President [[Felicia Winters|Winters]] argued that "turning away starving refugees to face imprisonment and discrimination would be immoral". She also noted that the same principles of democratic representation found in Marlinism are enshrined in the [[Federal Accord]]. This disagreement between the Republican and Liberal Parties has led to stalemate, with the fate of the Marlinists hanging in the balance.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fcf7865dd2be1059737baab GalNet: Marlinist Refugee Crisis Grows Critical]</ref>
20 NOV 3306
*Relations between the [[Empire]] and the [[Federation]] have deteriorated following a terror attack by [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|Neo-Marlinists]] against a Federal starport. Kepler Orbital in the Atropos system was bombed by the NMLA to eliminate several of its captured members, before they could reveal anything under interrogation by the Federal Security Service. Imperial Ambassador [[Imogen Luciana]] made this statement: "The NMLA was obviously able to make use of its bomb-making factories within the LTT 1935 system. If the Federation had not resisted our investigation, we would have shut these down and prevented the attack. Our warning about the extremist threat went unheeded, and the Federation is now paying the price. We once again insist that all [[Marlinist refugee crisis|Marlinists]] are repatriated to the Empire." Ambassador [[Jordan Rochester]] has not responded, but did confirm that Federal embassies in several Imperial systems have closed after violent anti-Marlinist protests placed diplomatic staff's lives at risk. In [[Federal Congress|Congress]], Vice President [[Brad Mitchell]] directly blamed [[Shadow President]] [[Felicia Winters]] for the recent attack. He accused her of "laying out the welcome mat for terrorists" by offering sanctuary to the Marlinists. Other congressmen argued that she had prioritised aid for Imperial rather than Federal citizens. There is evidence that Winters is now losing some of her recently gained political capital. However, the Liberal Party's popularity remains high in the wake of [[President of the Federation|President]] [[Zachary Hudson|Hudson's]] alleged association with the destruction of [[Starship One]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fb7bcffa24a490ccc19f35a GalNet: Superpowers React to Latest NMLA Strike]</ref>
19 NOV 3306
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>Multiple explosions have struck Kepler Orbital in the Atropos system, causing huge damage and loss of life.<br/>Witnesses have observed signs of corrosion damage to the starport. This is characteristic of an explosive designed by the engineer [[Liz Ryder]] that deploys [[Thargoid]] caustic enzymes, and which was used in the bombings of [[Empire|Imperial]] starports in September. The [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]] has claimed responsibility for the attack. Its propaganda channels praised "the nine martyrs", a reference to the terrorist suspects recently arrested by the Federal Security Service. There were also warnings of "further reprisals if the Federation impedes our cause". The FSS has since confirmed that the captive NMLA members were being held in secure facilities at Kepler Orbital, which have been completely destroyed by the blasts. It is assumed that they were specifically targeted to prevent the prisoners revealing information about the paramilitary group under interrogation. Federal authorities are urgently requesting support from the galactic community, to assist with repair efforts and to rescue survivors still trapped at the damaged station.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fb66b8eb296e87ab41dfd6b GalNet: Terrorist Bombing at Federal Starport]</ref>
18 NOV 3306
*A screening process for [[Marlin Duval|Marlinist]] asylum-seekers arriving in the [[Federation]] has located several members of the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]] terrorist group. Vice President [[Brad Mitchell]] personally initiated a Federal Security Service operation to uncover any Neo-Marlinist extremists concealed among the [[Marlinist refugee crisis|refugee population]]. The Vice President delivered this report to [[Federal Congress|Congress]]: "After standard ID scans flagged up some potential suspects, FSS officers employed more vigorous checks and interview techniques. They found nine individuals who were active members of the NMLA. The terrorists have been transported to secure facilities for further interrogation, after which they will be handed over to [[Empire|Imperial]] authorities. Our security services remain vigilant against this danger that the Liberal Party has invited into our communities." [[Vox Galactica]] featured a statement by Marlinist community leader Dr [[Jenna Fairfax]]: "I am horrified to learn of NMLA hiding among us. These killers do not represent the principles of Marlinism, and we are happy to cooperate in expelling them." In related news, protestors on several Federal worlds have warned of increased crime, terrorism and economic damage unless all refugees are sent back to the Empire. Counter-protests have called for the Marlinists to be welcomed as fellow believers in democratic government.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fb518e848b07248665182e7 GalNet: Terrorists Identified Among Marlinist Refugees]</ref>
01 JAN 3305
*The theft of a spectacular work of art has soured New Year festivities for thousands of [[Federation|Federal]] citizens. [[Kioko McGrath]], culture correspondent for The [[Federal Times]], reported: "A colossal holo-sculpture was due to be unveiled at midnight to mark the start of 3305. Inspired by the Federal insignia, the intention was for the sculpture to be visible above [[Olympus Village]], and seen by millions of people. But upon activation, the image that materialised was a gigantic cat's face, winking repeatedly. The original holo-sculpture code was later discovered to have vanished." The Federal Security Service believes the culprit to be the same art thief who stole valuable works on [[Alioth]] and [[Eotienses]] A 3, both of which were marked with an identical '[[Winking Cat|winking cat]]' motif. There are no leads at present.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c29e22e86a665240b362778 GalNet: Theft Ruins New Year Celebration]</ref>
22 NOV 3304
*The [[Mars Tribune]] has been closed and its owner arrested in the wake of the spy robot scandal. The announcement was made by Detective Captain [[Ramesh Thorne]], who was recently reinstated to, and promoted by, the Federal Security Service: "[[Kingsley Cordova]], editor [[Lana Sigrid]] and other employees of The Mars Tribune have been arrested for blackmail and corruption. The newsfeed has been permanently dissolved, and the [[Cordova Group]] conglomerate subjected to a government audit. I would like to thank the anonymous whistle-blower who exposed Cordova's scheme. She has now removed the surveillance program from all [[Achilles Corporation]] [[PA912]] robots in exchange for immunity from prosecution." Chief Editor [[Lena Ravenhill]] wrote in The [[Federal Times]]: "The Mars Tribune abandoned its professional ethics in its hunt for salacious headlines, thereby undermining the role of honest journalism in our society. We are relieved to see justice done."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5bf6d33670579d5c4c1b0a22 GalNet: Mars Tribune Closes]</ref>
15 NOV 3304
*The [[Federal Times]] has revealed a connection between the [[Cordova Group]] and the spy robots scandal. Chief Editor Lena Ravenhill wrote: "[[Ramesh Thorne]]'s recent appeal elicited a response from an anonymous whistle-blower – a robotics engineer employed by the [[Achilles Corporation]] who helped design the robots at the heart of these events. The engineer has attested that she was blackmailed by [[Kingsley Cordova]], owner of the [[Mars Tribune]], into installing surveillance programs on robots belonging to well-known people in the [[Sol]] system. The accumulated data was relayed to the Cordova Group, which published it in The Mars Tribune." A spokesperson for the Achilles Corporation said: "The engineer has provided us with a 'kill switch' that remotely deletes the spy program she designed. This coreware update has now been transmitted to all [[PA912]] model robots. We can therefore assure our customers that there is no longer any risk of their private information being misused."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5bed7c98570b54196e0844fa GalNet: Cordova Group Linked to Spy Robots]</ref>
08 NOV 3304
*Lieutenant Inspector [[Ramesh Thorne]], who has been leading an investigation into The Mars Tribune, has been suspended from the Federal Security Service. A spokesperson for the FSS released the following statement: "We have suspended Lieutenant Inspector Thorne from active duty, effective immediately. His investigation is officially terminated." The announcement came less than an hour after Thorne made the following public appeal: "We have evidence that the admin robots fitted with surveillance programs are connected to exclusive stories obtained by The [[Mars Tribune]]. Since my superiors are unwilling to pursue this, I am appealing to anyone with relevant information to come forward. I can guarantee them immunity from prosecution." Many media including [[Lena Ravenhill]], chief editor of The [[Federal Times]], reacted with outrage to the news: "It's clear that someone in the FSS is feeling threatened, and that The Mars Tribune has used spy robots to feed the scandals it thrives on. We are highlighting Ramesh Thorne's appeal, as are many other [[Journalism|newsfeeds]] taking a stand against corrupt journalism."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5be42d27169af71cc00f4f95 GalNet: FSS Agent Suspended]</ref>
20 OCT 3304
*The Federal Security Service has targeted The [[Mars Tribune]] as part of its investigation into robots carrying concealed surveillance programs. Lieutenant Inspector [[Ramesh Thorne]] made this statement: "The personal robots of former congressman [[Morgan Unwin]] and actor [[Tomas Turai]] were found to contain surveillance programs. In recent weeks, both were the subject of incriminating articles published exclusively in The Mars Tribune. Public-relations guru Anya Blackriver, also the owner of a 'spy' robot, was recently exposed by the Tribune for concealing various scandals on behalf of her celebrity clients. In fact, all the owners of affected robots live in the [[Sol]] system, which is the focus of the Tribune's journalism. We are therefore interviewing Tribune staff to establish if they used these robots to gather private data in order to obtain material for exclusive stories." Legal representatives of the [[Cordova Group]], the conglomerate that owns The Mars Tribune, have challenged the FSS for making 'libellous and baseless accusations'.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5bc861352951942375745022 GalNet: Mars Tribune Linked to Spy Robots]</ref>
05 OCT 3304
*The Federal Security Service has discovered more administration robots fitted with secret surveillance programs. Lieutenant Inspector [[Ramesh Thorne]] informed the media: "Our investigation into Lloyd Hardacre's admin robot, which secretly recorded evidence of corporate fraud, has broadened significantly. Acting on reports of unusual behaviour, we have found five further robots containing hidden surveillance programs. In each case, the robot was a [[PA912]] model, manufactured by the [[Achilles Corporation]]. The robots' owners are now helping us with our enquiries." Two of the five owners have been identified. Don Zhao is the CEO of Kuiper Mining Inc., while Anya Blackriver runs a public-relations consultancy with offices in [[Olympus Village]], [[San Francisco]], and Columbus station. A spokesperson for the Achilles Corporation gave this statement: "We are cooperating with the FSS investigation, and would like to reassure the public that our robots are as trustworthy as ever. This illegal surveillance has nothing whatsoever to do with the Achilles Corporation." Over the last decade, the Achilles Corporation has sold over 20 million robots throughout the Federation, including nearly 300,000 PA912 models.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5bb743009e3c56256957f431 GalNet: Further Surveillance Robots Discovered]</ref>
28 SEP 3304
*The personal administration robot of business magnate Lloyd Hardacre, which recently revealed evidence of his criminal activity, has been found to contain a concealed surveillance program. Lieutenant Inspector [[Ramesh Thorne]] of the Federal Security Service made a statement to the media: "FSS technicians discovered a highly sophisticated surveillance program within the robot's coreware that was covertly copying certain types of data – namely anything illegal. A minor malfunction caused the robot to incorporate the data into a company presentation. Our working theory is that Mr. Hardacre was the target of an undercover spy operation, but not one coordinated by any legal authority. Clearly, someone harboured suspicions about Hardacre and was looking for proof. We are conducting interviews with his business associates and competitors." When asked about the robot, Lieutenant Inspector Thorne added: "The robot is manufactured by the [[Achilles Corporation]], and is a relatively primitive machine, designed to coordinate information and perform administrative tasks. Such robots are incapable of independent behaviour, so this one must have been subjected to comprehensive reprogramming."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5bae174eb8b58a4bb7645bc2 GalNet: Robot Surveillance Program Discovered]</ref>
17 SEP 3304
*Business magnate [[Lloyd Hardacre]] has been arrested for corporate fraud after his personal administrative robot revealed incriminating evidence. The incident occurred at Burnell Station during the annual general meeting of Copernicus Shipping Ltd, an interplanetary haulage firm founded by Mr. Hardacre. One witness, a company shareholder, told reporters: "Halfway through Hardacre's financial presentation, we saw off-the-books logs that were very obviously illegal. Hardacre ordered the robot to stop, but it continued projecting data from its internal drives. Eventually he ran from the hall in panic." Lieutenant Inspector [[Ramesh Thorne]] of the Federal Security Service made this statement: "We have placed Mr. Hardacre in custody while we verify multiple instances of fraud and misuse of company funds. We are also investigating how his personal admin robot managed to obtain such information, and why it chose to make the data public at this time."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5ba384ea7cbd4416d37e1831 GalNet: Robot Exposes Corporate Fraud]</ref>
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