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Captain '''Saskia Landau''' is a member of the [[Imperial Internal Security Service]]. She was assigned to the [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit]] as a co-leader and representative of the [[Empire]] following the resignation of Praetor [[Leo Magnus]] in late 3307. | Captain '''Saskia Landau''' is a member of the [[Imperial Internal Security Service]]. She was assigned to the [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit]] as a co-leader and representative of the [[Empire]] following the resignation of Praetor [[Leo Magnus]] in late 3307. | ||
In January 3308, Landau exposed the existence of [[Omega Grid]], a classified dark-comms network exclusively used by | In January 3308, Landau exposed the existence of [[Omega Grid]], a classified dark-comms network exclusively used by [[Imperial Intelligence]], after she came to suspect that it was the same communications technology that the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]] had employed to evade detection. Landau called on the [[Imperial Senate]] to investigate whether rogue elements of Imperial Intelligence had given the NMLA access to Omega Grid, as well as other equipment and training. When the Senate blocked the investigation and recalled the IISS personnel who had been seconded to ACT, Landau refused to back down, and in February 3308 she coordinated an operation to crack the Omega Grid network, which exposed the existence of the [[Lords of Restoration]]. | ||
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*[[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT]] has released details about a plan by the [[Lords of Restoration]] to frame [[Hadrian Augustus Duval]] as the leader of the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]]. The information was extracted from the NMLA's [[Omega Grid]] network and published by Captain Saskia Landau: "It was [[Senator]] [[Ursula Torquatus]] who devised a scheme to undermine the [[Imperial Family]] and turn citizens against them by 'exposing' a Duval as the NMLA mastermind. Hadrian Duval was seen as the logical choice since many viewed him as an extremist through his prior association with [[Nova Paresa|Nova Imperium]], though [[Emperor]] [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] officially pardoned him in 3306. The Lords of Restoration used a virtual doppelganger of the Emperor, indistinguishable from authentic transmissions, to convince the [[Imperial Senate|Senate]] that she was communicating from a safe location. A similar doppelganger was developed to replicate Hadrian and was used to send orders to NMLA allies such as the [[Arastin Delacroix|Landgrave of Mudhrid]]. This is how they planted evidence, discovered in April 3307, that Hadrian had converted to Neo-Marlinism and was determined to wipe out all other Duvals. Yet, despite triggering an unsuccessful [[Federation|Federal]] attack in the [[Paresa]] system, the accusation was not verified or widely believed. Months later, the Lords of Restoration tried to kill Hadrian and [[Astrid Minerva-Duval|Lady Astrid]] before their son [[Hector Mordanticus Duval|Hector]] could be born, fearing the continuation of the Duval dynasty. But other senators moved the family to a secure location, beyond the reach of their agents." Hadrian Duval has publicly thanked ACT for uncovering this information and officially absolving him of all suspicion in this matter.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/62138ad4d83a154b750c5986 GalNet: Further Omega Grid Secrets Revealed]</ref> | *[[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT]] has released details about a plan by the [[Lords of Restoration]] to frame [[Hadrian Augustus Duval]] as the leader of the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]]. The information was extracted from the NMLA's [[Omega Grid]] network and published by Captain Saskia Landau: "It was [[Senator]] [[Ursula Torquatus]] who devised a scheme to undermine the [[Imperial Family]] and turn citizens against them by 'exposing' a Duval as the NMLA mastermind. Hadrian Duval was seen as the logical choice since many viewed him as an extremist through his prior association with [[Nova Paresa|Nova Imperium]], though [[Emperor]] [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] officially pardoned him in 3306. The Lords of Restoration used a virtual doppelganger of the Emperor, indistinguishable from authentic transmissions, to convince the [[Imperial Senate|Senate]] that she was communicating from a safe location. A similar doppelganger was developed to replicate Hadrian and was used to send orders to NMLA allies such as the [[Arastin Delacroix|Landgrave of Mudhrid]]. This is how they planted evidence, discovered in April 3307, that Hadrian had converted to Neo-Marlinism and was determined to wipe out all other Duvals. Yet, despite triggering an unsuccessful [[Federation|Federal]] attack in the [[Paresa]] system, the accusation was not verified or widely believed. Months later, the Lords of Restoration tried to kill Hadrian and [[Astrid Minerva-Duval|Lady Astrid]] before their son [[Hector Mordanticus Duval|Hector]] could be born, fearing the continuation of the Duval dynasty. But other senators moved the family to a secure location, beyond the reach of their agents." Hadrian Duval has publicly thanked ACT for uncovering this information and officially absolving him of all suspicion in this matter.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/62138ad4d83a154b750c5986 GalNet: Further Omega Grid Secrets Revealed]</ref> | ||
14 FEB 3308 | 14 FEB 3308 | ||
*The [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit]] has unveiled a secret cabal of [[Empire|Imperial]] [[senator]]s who masterminded the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA's]] terrorist activity. The information was obtained after ACT successfully penetrated the NMLA's [[Omega Grid|dark-comms network]]. Captain Saskia Landau provided this summary to the media: "Senators [[Alberto Gereon|Gereon]], [[Jourdain]], [[Karl Nerva|Nerva]], [[Lorcan Scordato|Scordato]] and [[Ursula Torquatus|Torquatus]] were at the heart of a powerful conspiracy to permanently remove the position of [[Emperor]]. They called themselves the [[Lords of Restoration]], based on their aim to restore executive power to the [[Imperial Senate|Senate]]. The NMLA became their terroristic agents, weaponised to assassinate the [[Imperial Family|Duvals]] and other obstacles. Its members were militarised at [[Darkwater Inc|Darkwater]] training camps and provided with sophisticated equipment by corrupt [[ | *The [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit]] has unveiled a secret cabal of [[Empire|Imperial]] [[senator]]s who masterminded the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA's]] terrorist activity. The information was obtained after ACT successfully penetrated the NMLA's [[Omega Grid|dark-comms network]]. Captain Saskia Landau provided this summary to the media: "Senators [[Alberto Gereon|Gereon]], [[Jourdain]], [[Karl Nerva|Nerva]], [[Lorcan Scordato|Scordato]] and [[Ursula Torquatus|Torquatus]] were at the heart of a powerful conspiracy to permanently remove the position of [[Emperor]]. They called themselves the [[Lords of Restoration]], based on their aim to restore executive power to the [[Imperial Senate|Senate]]. The NMLA became their terroristic agents, weaponised to assassinate the [[Imperial Family|Duvals]] and other obstacles. Its members were militarised at [[Darkwater Inc|Darkwater]] training camps and provided with sophisticated equipment by corrupt [[Imperial Intelligence]] agents. But the Lords could never fully control the terrorist figurehead [[John Tyburn|Theta Seven]], whose attacks against non-Imperial starports were not part of their original plan. [[Marlin Duval|Marlinism]] was also exploited as a political lever. The hope was that, compared to this democratic ideology, citizens would view a senator-led Empire as a moderate compromise once the Imperial Family was gone. While this led to the establishment of the [[Marlinist Colonies]], the Lords' later attempts to influence those systems via puppet politicians did not succeed. Following the assassinations of [[Harold Duval|Prince Harold]] and other Duvals, the Lords abducted Emperor [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] in January 3307. She was kidnapped en route to a secure location, with Senator Nerva falsifying confirmation of her safe arrival. This allowed the Lords to engineer communications with the Senate via a virtual doppelganger, which were accepted as genuine since they were verified by Imperial Intelligence agents." ACT is working closely with Imperial security agencies to identify all those who collaborated with the Lords of Restoration.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/620a5094eb024118526134da GalNet: ACT Exposes the Lords of Restoration]</ref> | ||
09 FEB 3308 | 09 FEB 3308 | ||
*[[Emperor]] [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] has been found alive after being secretly imprisoned by the private military firm [[Darkwater Inc]]. The [[Imperial Herald]] published a special report on recent events: "The absence of the Emperor from public life for over a year has prompted much speculation. The [[Imperial Senate|Senate]] claimed that she was being kept safe from assassination attempts by the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]], and that they remained in contact with her. In truth, she was being held captive by the NMLA's secret benefactors. This group of [[Empire|Imperial]] [[senator]]s referred to themselves as the [[Lords of Restoration]]. They were revealed only after [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT]] recruited independent pilots to help decipher the terrorists' [[Omega Grid|dark-comms network]]. [[Anders Blaine|Chancellor Blaine]] immediately ordered the [[Imperial Guard]] into battle against Darkwater soldiers. A ship fleeing from the [[Summerland]] system was intercepted, aboard which was a cryogenic pod containing the Emperor herself. She was swiftly returned to [[Capitol]], and is currently under the care of the [[Imperial Palace]] medical team. The [[Imperial Internal Security Service|IISS]] has launched a security operation based on ACT's information. This reveals that groups within the Senate, Darkwater and [[ | *[[Emperor]] [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] has been found alive after being secretly imprisoned by the private military firm [[Darkwater Inc]]. The [[Imperial Herald]] published a special report on recent events: "The absence of the Emperor from public life for over a year has prompted much speculation. The [[Imperial Senate|Senate]] claimed that she was being kept safe from assassination attempts by the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]], and that they remained in contact with her. In truth, she was being held captive by the NMLA's secret benefactors. This group of [[Empire|Imperial]] [[senator]]s referred to themselves as the [[Lords of Restoration]]. They were revealed only after [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT]] recruited independent pilots to help decipher the terrorists' [[Omega Grid|dark-comms network]]. [[Anders Blaine|Chancellor Blaine]] immediately ordered the [[Imperial Guard]] into battle against Darkwater soldiers. A ship fleeing from the [[Summerland]] system was intercepted, aboard which was a cryogenic pod containing the Emperor herself. She was swiftly returned to [[Capitol]], and is currently under the care of the [[Imperial Palace]] medical team. The [[Imperial Internal Security Service|IISS]] has launched a security operation based on ACT's information. This reveals that groups within the Senate, Darkwater and [[Imperial Intelligence]] formed a long-running conspiracy to fund and empower the NMLA. Senators [[Alberto Gereon]], [[Karl Nerva]], [[Ursula Torquatus]] and several others have been placed under arrest. ACT has stated that it will provide additional information soon."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6203a754f628791f254db8d8 GalNet: Arissa Rescued from Year-Long Captivity]</ref> | ||
03 FEB 3308 | 03 FEB 3308 | ||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>The [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit]] has launched an effort to locate and decipher the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA's]] dark-comms network. The request was sent by Captain Saskia Landau, one of ACT's co-leaders: "ACT is working to gain access to the [[Omega Grid]] version that was provided to the NMLA by its mysterious benefactors. Most of our agents seconded from the [[Imperial Internal Security Service|IISS]] have been recalled, and some [[Imperial Senate|Senate]] leaders are blocking our progress. Therefore, we urgently need support from independent pilots, which will contribute to our wider efforts to decrypt the network. To begin with, we have triangulated the possible location of an Omega Grid [[Listening post|beacon]] somewhere within the HIP 290 system. If it can be found, this will validate our strategy and quickly lead to further discoveries. Messages relayed across this network are likely to be encrypted. Our analysts have put together a partial cipher key from other data. Any files recovered from the beacon may help with deducing the rest of the cipher. If the beacon in the HIP 290 system is found, any pilot who scans it can expect further instruction on subsequent days."<br/>The partial cipher key is as follows:<br/>A = H<br/>B = G<br/>C = J<br/>E = L<br/>F = K<br/>L = Q<br/>M = T<br/>O = V<br/>P = U<br/>Q = X<br/>S = Z<br/>T = Y<br/>U = B<br/>V = A<br/>W = D<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61fbf222bc946221076daa5b GalNet: Help Needed to Crack the NMLA's Network]</ref> | *<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>The [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit]] has launched an effort to locate and decipher the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA's]] dark-comms network. The request was sent by Captain Saskia Landau, one of ACT's co-leaders: "ACT is working to gain access to the [[Omega Grid]] version that was provided to the NMLA by its mysterious benefactors. Most of our agents seconded from the [[Imperial Internal Security Service|IISS]] have been recalled, and some [[Imperial Senate|Senate]] leaders are blocking our progress. Therefore, we urgently need support from independent pilots, which will contribute to our wider efforts to decrypt the network. To begin with, we have triangulated the possible location of an Omega Grid [[Listening post|beacon]] somewhere within the HIP 290 system. If it can be found, this will validate our strategy and quickly lead to further discoveries. Messages relayed across this network are likely to be encrypted. Our analysts have put together a partial cipher key from other data. Any files recovered from the beacon may help with deducing the rest of the cipher. If the beacon in the HIP 290 system is found, any pilot who scans it can expect further instruction on subsequent days."<br/>The partial cipher key is as follows:<br/>A = H<br/>B = G<br/>C = J<br/>E = L<br/>F = K<br/>L = Q<br/>M = T<br/>O = V<br/>P = U<br/>Q = X<br/>S = Z<br/>T = Y<br/>U = B<br/>V = A<br/>W = D<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61fbf222bc946221076daa5b GalNet: Help Needed to Crack the NMLA's Network]</ref> | ||
01 FEB 3308 | 01 FEB 3308 | ||
*The [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit]] is actively investigating [[ | *The [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit]] is actively investigating [[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>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61f92e4dfcc3f73bc25b59dc GalNet: ACT Defies Imperial Decree]</ref> | ||
20 JAN 3308 | 20 JAN 3308 | ||
*Princess [[Aisling Duval]] has discussed growing concerns over [[Emperor]] [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]]'s lack of public engagements in recent months. In an interview with The [[Imperial Herald]], she said: "[[Chancellor]] [[Anders Blaine|Blaine]] assures us that the Emperor has been kept in seclusion for nearly a year to protect her from the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]]. But why has this prevented the [[Empire]]'s ruler from engaging with her citizens? After all, [[Hadrian Augustus Duval|Hadrian Duval]] and his family were placed under the same [[Imperial Senate|senatorial]] protection without disappearing altogether. We know that the Emperor has communicated with the Senate on various matters during this time. Government channels are generally trusted thanks to [[Imperial Intelligence | *Princess [[Aisling Duval]] has discussed growing concerns over [[Emperor]] [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]]'s lack of public engagements in recent months. In an interview with The [[Imperial Herald]], she said: "[[Chancellor]] [[Anders Blaine|Blaine]] assures us that the Emperor has been kept in seclusion for nearly a year to protect her from the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]]. But why has this prevented the [[Empire]]'s ruler from engaging with her citizens? After all, [[Hadrian Augustus Duval|Hadrian Duval]] and his family were placed under the same [[Imperial Senate|senatorial]] protection without disappearing altogether. We know that the Emperor has communicated with the Senate on various matters during this time. Government channels are generally trusted thanks to [[Imperial Intelligence]]'s verification protocols. But Captain Landau's recent testimony, which links Imperial Intelligence to the NMLA, has me concerned. How can I be sure that a breach to our most secure networks wasn't responsible for the location and murder of my father, [[Harold Duval|Prince Harold]]? Until Arissa appears in person, it is irresponsible to assume her safety is guaranteed. I will be most relieved to have my fears proved wrong." Chancellor Anders Blaine responded: "With the greatest respect to Princess Duval, I have never had cause to believe that Her Majesty the Emperor is in any danger from her own security agencies. Her imminent return to public life should alleviate such concerns."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e990e8f149e92c535802d2 GalNet: The Missing Emperor?]</ref> | ||
17 JAN 3308 | 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 [[ | *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]]. 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> | ||
07 JAN 3308 | 07 JAN 3308 | ||
*[[Senator]]s have refuted [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT's]] claim that the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]] made use of official but highly secret [[Empire|Imperial]] communications devices. Captain Saskia Landau maintains that the terrorist group's dark-comms network was very similar to the [[Omega Grid]], an undetectable messaging system used exclusively by [[ | *[[Senator]]s have refuted [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT's]] claim that the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]] made use of official but highly secret [[Empire|Imperial]] communications devices. Captain Saskia Landau maintains that the terrorist group's dark-comms network was very similar to the [[Omega Grid]], an undetectable messaging system used exclusively by [[Imperial Intelligence]]. Senator [[Karl Nerva]] told the media: "In her desperation to seek out the NMLA, Captain Landau is chasing shadows. Imperial Intelligence must operate under total secrecy, but I assure you that this 'Omega Grid' is just as much of an invention to discredit the Empire as [[Serene Harbour]] was. Landau has overstepped her authority with these outlandish accusations. I once again propose that ACT be disbanded and its operatives returned to normal duties." The [[Imperial Herald]] reported that other senators are calling for [[Emperor]] [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] to overrule those who are blocking ACT's investigation. The [[newsfeed]] highlighted that she did not attend any functions in person during the past year, and has not broadcast any public messages. In response, [[Chancellor]] [[Anders Blaine]] gave this statement: "Her Majesty was placed under secure protection in early 3307 after several failed assassination attempts by the NMLA. She has been communicating remotely with the [[Imperial Senate|Senate]] on all official business, but does plan to return to [[Capitol]] very soon."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61d87063b2c1d9324e172402 GalNet: Imperial Intelligence Denies NMLA Connection]</ref> | ||
04 JAN 3308 | 04 JAN 3308 | ||
*A potential connection between the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA's]] dark-comms network and [[ | *A potential connection between the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA's]] dark-comms network and [[Imperial Intelligence]] has been made public by one of [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT's]] co-leaders. Captain Saskia Landau sent a personal statement to all major media outlets: "The majority of my career has been with the [[Imperial Internal Security Service]], but I was seconded for a year to a classified project run by Imperial Intelligence. To coordinate their operations, they use a sophisticated communications system known as the [[Omega Grid]]. This is designed to avoid detection or interception by enemies of the [[Empire]]. I have reviewed ACT's research into the NMLA's dark-comms network and can verify its similarity to Omega Grid technology. Since this is exclusively under Imperial Intelligence's control, it suggests that an individual or group within the organisation was making it available to the NMLA. I'm aware that revealing this information publicly may end my career or even endanger my life. Nevertheless, I have shared my findings with ACT's leadership, and call upon the [[Imperial Senate]] to open an independent investigation into this evidence." As yet there has been no response from Imperial Intelligence or the Senate. However, several agents of the IISS have anonymously spoken to reporters from The [[Imperial Herald]], verifying that the Omega Grid system does exist and has been in use for many years.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61bc637894472648ce1e0203 GalNet: Whistleblower Reveals Imperial Link to NMLA]</ref> | ||
20 DEC 3307 | 20 DEC 3307 | ||
*[[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT]] has revealed the background of the man known only as Theta Seven, the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA's]] de facto leader who recently died in the Mudhrid system. Captain Saskia Landau gave this statement to the media: "A combination of investigative work and interrogating NMLA survivors has allowed us to confirm that Theta Seven's real name was [[John Tyburn]]. He was born and raised in the city of [[Fontaine]] on the planet Baltah'Sine, where he was a munitions technician constructing demolition charges for commercial mining. There is evidence that Tyburn was always a vocal believer in [[Marlin Duval|Marlinism]], and became a pro-democracy campaigner. This eventually caused him to lose his job and serve a prison sentence for sedition. His [[Empire|Imperial]] citizenship was revoked, his marriage annulled and his children taken into state care. Upon release, Tyburn was contacted by the NMLA and radicalised to the Neo-Marlinist cause. He produced portable explosives for terrorist actions, and rose rapidly in their ranks. It was Tyburn's proposal to develop caustic enzyme bombs capable of damaging a starport, but his experimentation on these weapons resulted in injuries and corrosive scarring. They only became a reality following a workable design commissioned from the [[Engineers|engineer]] [[Liz Ryder]] without her knowledge of its purpose." First Minister [[Octavia Volkov]] of the [[Marlinist Colonies]] commented: "It's unsettling to learn that this arch-terrorist grew up in the same place as I did and had similar experiences. John Tyburn might easily have been my fellow refugee from the Empire, or perhaps helped us form our republican society. This does not excuse his crimes, but it's all too clear how political persecution can give rise to monsters."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61bc606160626d4641208a2a GalNet: Theta Seven's Identity Discovered]</ref> | *[[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT]] has revealed the background of the man known only as Theta Seven, the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA's]] de facto leader who recently died in the Mudhrid system. Captain Saskia Landau gave this statement to the media: "A combination of investigative work and interrogating NMLA survivors has allowed us to confirm that Theta Seven's real name was [[John Tyburn]]. He was born and raised in the city of [[Fontaine]] on the planet Baltah'Sine, where he was a munitions technician constructing demolition charges for commercial mining. There is evidence that Tyburn was always a vocal believer in [[Marlin Duval|Marlinism]], and became a pro-democracy campaigner. This eventually caused him to lose his job and serve a prison sentence for sedition. His [[Empire|Imperial]] citizenship was revoked, his marriage annulled and his children taken into state care. Upon release, Tyburn was contacted by the NMLA and radicalised to the Neo-Marlinist cause. He produced portable explosives for terrorist actions, and rose rapidly in their ranks. It was Tyburn's proposal to develop caustic enzyme bombs capable of damaging a starport, but his experimentation on these weapons resulted in injuries and corrosive scarring. They only became a reality following a workable design commissioned from the [[Engineers|engineer]] [[Liz Ryder]] without her knowledge of its purpose." First Minister [[Octavia Volkov]] of the [[Marlinist Colonies]] commented: "It's unsettling to learn that this arch-terrorist grew up in the same place as I did and had similar experiences. John Tyburn might easily have been my fellow refugee from the Empire, or perhaps helped us form our republican society. This does not excuse his crimes, but it's all too clear how political persecution can give rise to monsters."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61bc606160626d4641208a2a GalNet: Theta Seven's Identity Discovered]</ref> | ||