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MIDA
Martian Interplanetary Defense Alliance. Shadow operatives. Counter-intelligence and covert action.
Description
MIDA — the Martian Interplanetary Defense Alliance — is a covert organization operating in the grey areas between corporate law and outright criminality on Tau Ceti IV. Originally chartered as a private intelligence bureau serving UESC interests, MIDA has since developed independent operational goals and a reputation for ruthless efficiency. MIDA contractors (known as 'multi-tools') are recruited for their adaptability: they are expected to operate across surveillance, sabotage, extraction, and direct action with equal competence. MIDA's relationship with the UESC is complicated by the fact that several UESC officials appear on MIDA's private payroll.
Data
- Full name: Multi-tool Intelligence and Defence Agency
- Speciality: Intelligence, counter-intelligence, covert operations
- Contractors: 'Multi-tools' — highly adaptable operatives
- Alignment: Self-interest; nominally anti-Pfhor
Appears In
5 entriesSeeds of Rebellion
Mars grows resentful as economic failures and neglect sour its relationship with Earth and the UESC.
The Rise of MIDA
MIDA rises as a militant Martian independence movement amid anger at the UESC.
Building the Marathon
The Marathon is built over decades amid Martian unrest.
Three Minds in the Machine
The Marathon runs on three AIs, one of which, Durandal, is kept in a demeaning role that helps drive his rampancy.
Corporations Move In
A signal draws major corporations to Tau Ceti to salvage, investigate, and fight by proxy through Runner shells.
TAU CETI IV
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