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'''Omega Grid''' is an advanced communications system created and exclusively utilised by the [[Imperial Intelligence Service]] to coordinate its operations. It is a covert "dark-comms network" that is designed to prevent detection and interception by other parties. Until 3308, Omega Grid's existence was classified and known only to some members of Imperial Intelligence and the [[Imperial Internal Security Service]].<ref name="Whistleblower Link">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61bc637894472648ce1e0203 GalNet: Whistleblower Reveals Imperial Link to NMLA]</ref>

Captain [[Saskia Landau]], a member of IISS and co-leader of the [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit]], revealed Omega Grid to the public on January 4, 3308 after recognizing certain similarities to the dark-comms network that had been used by the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]] to carry out its terror attacks between 3306 and 3307. Landau asserted that a member of Imperial Intelligence may have given the NMLA access to Omega Grid.<ref name="Whistleblower Link" /> [[Senator]] [[Karl Nerva]] and several of his colleagues refuted Landau's claims on January 7. Nerva denied Omega Grid existed and insisted Imperial Intelligence could not be opened to an investigation due to the need for it to operate in strict secrecy.<ref name="Intelligence Denies">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61d87063b2c1d9324e172402 GalNet: Imperial Intelligence Denies NMLA Connection]</ref>

Captain [[Saskia Landau]], a member of IISS and co-leader of the [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit]], revealed Omega Grid to the public on January 4, 3308 after recognizing certain similarities to the dark-comms network that had been used by the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]] to carry out its terror attacks between 3306 and 3307. Landau asserted that a member of Imperial Intelligence may have given the NMLA access to Omega Grid.<ref name="Whistleblower Link" /> [[Senator]] [[Karl Nerva]] and several of his colleagues refuted Landau's claims on January 7. Nerva denied Omega Grid existed and insisted Imperial Intelligence could not be opened to an investigation due to the need for it to operate in strict secrecy.<ref name="Intelligence Denies">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61d87063b2c1d9324e172402 GalNet: Imperial Intelligence Denies NMLA Connection]</ref> ACT continued digging, and by February 1, 3308, it had become convinced that a modified version of Omega Grid had been given to the NMLA. Inspector [[Mara Klatt]] revealed that ACT was developing a method of detecting the NMLA's dark-comms network based on Captain Landau's knowledge of Omega Grid.<ref name="ACT Defies">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61f92e4dfcc3f73bc25b59dc GalNet: ACT Defies Imperial Decree]</ref>

== Timeline ==

01 FEB 3308

*The [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit]] is actively investigating [[Imperial Intelligence Service|Imperial Intelligence]], despite the [[Imperial Senate|Senate]] ordering it to cease operations. Inspector [[Mara Klatt]], one of ACT's co-leaders, told the media: "We are convinced that elements within Imperial Intelligence provided support to the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]]. Our view is that a modified version of the Omega Grid software was supplied to the terrorists, allowing them to build their own dark-comms network. Thanks to Captain [[Saskia Landau]]'s inside knowledge, we are learning how to detect a unique identifier associated with the network employed by the NMLA. Our actions may have political repercussions, but this taskforce is dedicated to finding and destroying the NMLA. We must follow the trail wherever it leads." Civil and military leaders in the [[Empire]] have reacted with outrage, including [[Senator]] [[Zemina Torval]]: "Are we expected to risk our citizens' lives by letting our security services be compromised? How might the [[Alliance]] or [[Federation]] respond if we attempted to hack into [[Alliance Interpol|Interpol]] or the [[Federal Intelligence Agency|FIA]]?" However, a plea for cooperation was made by Princess [[Aisling Duval]]: "If nefarious groups within our Empire have helped the NMLA, we must uncover the truth. I firmly believe that the [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval|Emperor]] herself remains in danger, and ACT might help us to learn her fate."<ref name="ACT Defies" />

17 JAN 3308

*There are claims that the [[Imperial Senate]] is preventing efforts to examine a potential link between the [[Empire]]'s security services and the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]]. Captain [[Saskia Landau]] has publicly stated that the terrorists' dark-comms network is closely related to the Omega Grid system used exclusively by [[Imperial Intelligence Service|Imperial Intelligence]]. She expanded on her theory in a statement to [[Vox Galactica]]: "Based on evidence and interrogation transcripts obtained by [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT]], I believe that rogue elements within Imperial Intelligence were training and providing equipment to the NMLA. This would help explain the level of sophistication they achieved in coordinating their starport attacks and communicating without detection. There is certainly enough circumstantial proof to warrant a dedicated investigation. But the Senate is refusing to authorise this, which makes me wonder what they are trying to hide." [[Senator]] [[Karl Nerva]] reiterated: "It is time for ACT to devolve and return much-needed resources to the Empire where they belong." However, Senator [[Caspian Leopold]] responded: "To alleviate any lack of confidence in our security services, we should examine Captain Landau's allegation rigorously. Our citizens must be reassured that Imperial Intelligence exists solely for their protection."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e5692c15fb8b7d00110b43 GalNet: Senate Blocks ACT Investigation]</ref>

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 '''Omega Grid''' is an advanced communications system created and exclusively utilised by the [[Imperial Intelligence Service]] to coordinate its operations. It is a covert "dark-comms network" that is designed to prevent detection and interception by other parties. Until 3308, Omega Grid's existence was classified and known only to some members of Imperial Intelligence and the [[Imperial Internal Security Service]].<ref name="Whistleblower Link">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61bc637894472648ce1e0203 GalNet: Whistleblower Reveals Imperial Link to NMLA]</ref>
-Captain [[Saskia Landau]], a member of IISS and co-leader of the [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit]], revealed Omega Grid to the public on January 4, 3308 after recognizing certain similarities to the dark-comms network that had been used by the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]] to carry out its terror attacks between 3306 and 3307. Landau asserted that a member of Imperial Intelligence may have given the NMLA access to Omega Grid.<ref name="Whistleblower Link" /> [[Senator]] [[Karl Nerva]] and several of his colleagues refuted Landau's claims on January 7. Nerva denied Omega Grid existed and insisted Imperial Intelligence could not be opened to an investigation due to the need for it to operate in strict secrecy.<ref name="Intelligence Denies">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61d87063b2c1d9324e172402 GalNet: Imperial Intelligence Denies NMLA Connection]</ref>
+Captain [[Saskia Landau]], a member of IISS and co-leader of the [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit]], revealed Omega Grid to the public on January 4, 3308 after recognizing certain similarities to the dark-comms network that had been used by the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]] to carry out its terror attacks between 3306 and 3307. Landau asserted that a member of Imperial Intelligence may have given the NMLA access to Omega Grid.<ref name="Whistleblower Link" /> [[Senator]] [[Karl Nerva]] and several of his colleagues refuted Landau's claims on January 7. Nerva denied Omega Grid existed and insisted Imperial Intelligence could not be opened to an investigation due to the need for it to operate in strict secrecy.<ref name="Intelligence Denies">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61d87063b2c1d9324e172402 GalNet: Imperial Intelligence Denies NMLA Connection]</ref> ACT continued digging, and by February 1, 3308, it had become convinced that a modified version of Omega Grid had been given to the NMLA. Inspector [[Mara Klatt]] revealed that ACT was developing a method of detecting the NMLA's dark-comms network based on Captain Landau's knowledge of Omega Grid.<ref name="ACT Defies">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61f92e4dfcc3f73bc25b59dc GalNet: ACT Defies Imperial Decree]</ref>
 == Timeline ==
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+FEB 3308
+*The [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit]] is actively investigating [[Imperial Intelligence Service|Imperial Intelligence]], despite the [[Imperial Senate|Senate]] ordering it to cease operations. Inspector [[Mara Klatt]], one of ACT's co-leaders, told the media: "We are convinced that elements within Imperial Intelligence provided support to the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]]. Our view is that a modified version of the Omega Grid software was supplied to the terrorists, allowing them to build their own dark-comms network. Thanks to Captain [[Saskia Landau]]'s inside knowledge, we are learning how to detect a unique identifier associated with the network employed by the NMLA. Our actions may have political repercussions, but this taskforce is dedicated to finding and destroying the NMLA. We must follow the trail wherever it leads." Civil and military leaders in the [[Empire]] have reacted with outrage, including [[Senator]] [[Zemina Torval]]: "Are we expected to risk our citizens' lives by letting our security services be compromised? How might the [[Alliance]] or [[Federation]] respond if we attempted to hack into [[Alliance Interpol|Interpol]] or the [[Federal Intelligence Agency|FIA]]?" However, a plea for cooperation was made by Princess [[Aisling Duval]]: "If nefarious groups within our Empire have helped the NMLA, we must uncover the truth. I firmly believe that the [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval|Emperor]] herself remains in danger, and ACT might help us to learn her fate."<ref name="ACT Defies" />
 JAN 3308
 *There are claims that the [[Imperial Senate]] is preventing efforts to examine a potential link between the [[Empire]]'s security services and the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]]. Captain [[Saskia Landau]] has publicly stated that the terrorists' dark-comms network is closely related to the Omega Grid system used exclusively by [[Imperial Intelligence Service|Imperial Intelligence]]. She expanded on her theory in a statement to [[Vox Galactica]]: "Based on evidence and interrogation transcripts obtained by [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT]], I believe that rogue elements within Imperial Intelligence were training and providing equipment to the NMLA. This would help explain the level of sophistication they achieved in coordinating their starport attacks and communicating without detection. There is certainly enough circumstantial proof to warrant a dedicated investigation. But the Senate is refusing to authorise this, which makes me wonder what they are trying to hide." [[Senator]] [[Karl Nerva]] reiterated: "It is time for ACT to devolve and return much-needed resources to the Empire where they belong." However, Senator [[Caspian Leopold]] responded: "To alleviate any lack of confidence in our security services, we should examine Captain Landau's allegation rigorously. Our citizens must be reassured that Imperial Intelligence exists solely for their protection."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e5692c15fb8b7d00110b43 GalNet: Senate Blocks ACT Investigation]</ref>

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