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'''Omnipol''' (also styled in allcaps as "OMNIPOL") is an [[independent]], interstellar law enforcement agency responsible for handling the vast majority of space-based [[Crime & Punishment|crime and punishment]], especially across multiple jurisdictions. They are above local security agencies.  
'''Omnipol''' is an [[independent]], interstellar law enforcement agency responsible for handling the vast majority of space-based [[Crime & Punishment|crime and punishment]], especially across multiple jurisdictions. They are above local security agencies.  


== Services ==
== Services ==
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Omnipol agents are non-aligned. They patrol certain settlements, man the concourses of [[Prison Ship]]s, and take part in certain illegal [[Mercenary]] missions.  
Omnipol agents are non-aligned. They patrol certain settlements, man the concourses of [[Prison Ship]]s, and take part in certain illegal [[Mercenary]] missions.  


Unusually, Omnipol personnel at ground settlements will intermittently [[Profile Analyser|stop and scan]] any ''other'' NPCs that cross their path, not just Commanders.
Unusually, Omnipol personnel at a ground [[settlement]] will intermittently [[Profile Analyser|stop and scan]] any NPC and [[commander]] that crosses their path.


When deployed to surface sites, Omnipol agents will arrive via customized [[Vulture]] dropships that have had special searchlights and lightbars installed.
When deployed to surface sites, Omnipol agents will arrive via customized [[Vulture]] and [[Viper Mk IV]] dropships that have special searchlights and lightbars on the exterior.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1hjqgv5/why_is_this_not_a_cosmetic_item/?embed_host_url=https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/a-wishlist-for-2025-post-yours-no-big-new-features-pls.632322/page-4 Why is this not a cosmetic item? - 22 Dec 2024] - Elite Dangerous Reddit - SBA1071</ref> These flashing red/blue lights are not on standard system security ships.
 
According to the [[Codex]] they can pull up to arrest any criminals.
 
If you kill security ships then Omnipol appear in high [[Engineers|engineered]] ships.
 
If an [[On Foot|on foot]] Settlement Defense mission is illegal, then the raiding troops are Omnipol. They arrive with ships that have police lights.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHx1GHevEHA Elite Dangerous: Defend Against Omnipol Raid] -
 
Aegis 1 Razor - YouTube - 17 August 2022</ref> Such illegal missions can be given by [[anarchy]] government factions.
 
Some Omnipol agents are corrupt and offer illegal missions.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F1GsnuKjTA Elite Dangerous – Omnipol Agent Offers Illegal Mission] - 20 Oct 2022 - YouTube</ref>
 
Sometimes, a security ship may scan your ship, and if you have a [[bounty]] related to his faction, they'll attack you. However, Omnipol only appears if you destroy local security ships.<ref name=":0">[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/ymbifm/question_about_omnipol_odyssey/ Question about Omnipol (Odyssey)] - Elite Dangerous Reddit - 4 Nov 2022</ref>
 
Omnipol usually does not attempt peaceful arrests. They'll try to kill their targets. You must pay your bounty at an interstellar faction or hand yourself in at the [[station]]. You'll go to prison and receive an impound tax on your ship.<ref name=":0" />
 
== Ranks ==
[[On Foot|On foot]]:
 
* Commando
* Enforcer
* Sharpshooter
* Striker
* Scout


== Equipment ==
== Equipment ==
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Omnipol agents are easily identified by their distinctive outfits, wearing dark blue plating over a white bodysuit. Their breastplate has 'OMNIPOL' emblazoned across the top center. The HUD displays a police badge icon next to their name, shield status, health, and security level readouts. The yellow badge icon shows the combat rank on the left side.
Omnipol agents are easily identified by their distinctive outfits, wearing dark blue plating over a white bodysuit. Their breastplate has 'OMNIPOL' emblazoned across the top center. The HUD displays a police badge icon next to their name, shield status, health, and security level readouts. The yellow badge icon shows the combat rank on the left side.
=== Dropships ===
* [[Viper Mk IV]]
* [[Vulture]]
== Videos ==
<gallery>
File:Elite Dangerous- Defend Against Omnipol Raid
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==