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[[File:Omega Grid 1.png|right|thumb|300px|An Omega Grid beacon orbiting HIP 209 B 2 c]]

'''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> 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>

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 software 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> ACT tested its method on February 3 and triangulated an Omega Grid [[Listening post|beacon]] in HIP 209.<ref name="Crack Network">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61fbf222bc946221076daa5b GalNet: Help Needed to Crack the NMLA's Network]</ref>

== Logs ==

=== Imperial Beacon (Decrypted) ===

{| class="article-table mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"

! Log No.

! Log Text

|-

|1/1

|'''Omega Grid 1'''

this is torquatus.

abandon work on establishing a new nmla figurehead.

no existing candidates have sufficient support to replace theta seven.

his martyrdom was expected but has unfortunately happened ahead of schedule.

for now concentrate on avoiding detection.

there will be other chances to remove the remaining duvals.

|}

== Timeline ==

03 FEB 3308

*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT* 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." The partial cipher key is as follows: A = H B = G C = J E = L F = K L = Q M = T O = V P = U Q = X S = Z T = Y U = B V = A W = D<ref name="Crack Network" />

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" />

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+[[File:Omega Grid 1.png|right|thumb|300px|An Omega Grid beacon orbiting HIP 209 B 2 c]]
 '''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> 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>
+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 software 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> ACT tested its method on February 3 and triangulated an Omega Grid [[Listening post|beacon]] in HIP 209.<ref name="Crack Network">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61fbf222bc946221076daa5b GalNet: Help Needed to Crack the NMLA's Network]</ref>
+== Logs ==
+=== Imperial Beacon (Decrypted) ===
+{| class="article-table mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
+! Log No.
+! Log Text
+|-
+|1/1
+|'''Omega Grid 1'''<br/>
+this is torquatus.<br/>
+abandon work on establishing a new nmla figurehead.<br/>
+no existing candidates have sufficient support to replace theta seven.<br/>
+his martyrdom was expected but has unfortunately happened ahead of schedule.<br/>
+for now concentrate on avoiding detection.<br/>
+there will be other chances to remove the remaining duvals.
+|}
 == Timeline ==
 {{Scrollbox-begin}}
+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 name="Crack Network" />
 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" />

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