The Empire begins with the Fourth Scourge

2296.Intelligence

11BBY, *****, 11:30 AM Galaxy Standard Time. Planet Dawn, National Security Agency headquarters.

A staff member quickly typed on the keyboard in front of a personal computer. After completing a report, he checked it again, quickly entered it into the memory, and walked quickly to the office.

But before she could enter the door, the memory was taken away by a robotic arm reaching out from behind.

Only the tall figure of General Kalani appeared behind her. He put the memory into his reading device, his electronic eyes flashed, and he nodded and said, "I already know that the meeting will be held in 30 minutes."

"yes!"

Director of the National Security Agency Peggy Carter walked into the conference room quickly. She was wearing a civilian military uniform. A military green shirt and a one-step skirt made her look capable and smart. Her long wavy blond hair hung down to one side, making her look quite attractive. style.

She came to the table and did not sit down. Instead, she directly supported the table with both hands and said seriously: "I will attend the joint meeting of the intelligence agencies in an hour and immediately summarize the recent events and report!"

"In the past seven days, the Galactic Empire Intelligence Department has been very active, and the frequency of espionage operations has increased hundreds of times compared to before." Several intelligence officials began to report.

"The areas where spies operate are mainly concentrated on the planet Rendili, the planet Annaji, the planet Yago-Dur, the planet Eriadu, and traces of spies have even been found on the planet Dawn."

"Specifically speaking, our traffic management and transportation logistics departments have all suffered data hacking. However, we have taken appropriate precautions and no key information has been stolen."

"The census department's database was hacked early this morning for 16 minutes and 37 seconds. The stolen data is unknown."

"Building Management Department, the database was hacked early this morning for 12 minutes and 44 seconds. The stolen data is unknown."

"Civil spacecraft supervision department, the database was invaded early this morning for 19 minutes and 10 seconds. The stolen data is unknown."

"In the past five days, the department's action team has conducted 43,119 sorties, including 11,208 false alarms, and arrested 129,122 suspects, of which 3,497 were confirmed to be imperial spies and 50,844 were confirmed to be bribed informants."

"As for the Twilight Covenant, the Sky Team made 42 sorties, 4 of which came into contact with the Imperial Tribunal. The Ogos team made 16 sorties, but had no contact with the Imperial Tribunal."

Various data and reports were gathered to Director Peggy Carter and Deputy Director General Kalani. Carter nodded without saying much. He just grabbed his hat from the table, put it on, and nodded to General Kalani. , turned around and walked out.

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17:02 pm Galaxy Standard Time, High Command of Dawn Principality, Conference Room 07.

The three major intelligence departments of the Principality of Dawn gathered here for a joint meeting. Director of the Principality’s National Security Agency Margaret Peggy Carter, Deputy Director General Kalani, Minister of the Principality’s Military Intelligence Department Saratan Moss, and Minister of the Principality’s Secret Intelligence Department Solomon Lane and Deputy Minister Gabriel Tosh attended the meeting together.

The meeting lasted for two hours, and then it was reported to the Grand Duke's Office to convene the highest military meeting of the Principality.

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19:32 pm Galaxy Standard Time, Dawn Principality High Command, Conference Room 01.

Grand Duke Tang Xiao of Dawn, Prime Minister Francis Underwood, Chief of General Staff Qi Jian, Minister of Defense Cheng Shitao, Acting Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Carles Wharton, and Commander-in-Chief of the Army Xian Hui.

The five major sector governors - Model District Governor Volgograd-Kanidi, Havin District Governor Big-BOSS, Seswenna District Governor Lingliang, Chisland Governor Sheen-Morabito, Development What about the Sector Governor? In addition, Chief of Cabinet Helmut Zemo, Commander-in-Chief of the Mandalorian Special War Zone Admiral Severance Tann, and Secretary-General of the Prime Minister's Office Harry Seldon were specially present.

Together with the heads of the three major intelligence ministries, they formed the participants of this supreme military conference.

Tang Xiao's expression was extremely serious. He first looked around at the people around him and said nothing. He just nodded to Saratan Moss, the Minister of Military Intelligence.

The Salarian intelligence chief cleared his throat and said, "According to joint statistics from the three major intelligence agencies, in the past seven days, the frequency of espionage against us by the Galactic Empire has increased by more than a hundred times, far exceeding the normal level. , and has no intention of taking into account the current diplomatic status of both parties. This is a dangerous signal.”

"What is the main target of the other party's espionage activities?" Ling Liang asked.

"In addition to daily military targets, the imperial intelligence department has focused on the population, construction, transportation, logistics and other departments. In addition, some departments' intelligence has been stolen, and the specific content of the theft is under investigation." Saratan - Moss said.

"What is the judgment of the Military Intelligence Department?" Chief of General Staff Qi Jian asked with a serious look on his face.

"The continuous exploration of military targets indicates that the Galactic Empire may have large-scale military operations in the near future. On the other hand, the infiltration of civilian targets such as population and buildings indicates that the Galactic Empire has other purposes." Saratan - Moss said, "Based on our analysis, the Galactic Empire is likely to have doubts about the immigration situation of the planet Rendili. They may feel that our immigration speed is unusual."

"They must have obtained more accurate information or inferences before they invested a huge amount of money in investigating." Xian Hui nodded.

"Do they suspect that we have used the Stargate?" Helmut Zemo asked with a frown.

Ling Liang shook his head and said, "They may also suspect that we have other hyperspace routes. I am checking the intelligence data, which shows that the Galactic Empire is adding a large number of hyperspace monitoring outposts recently, and more than 50,000 can be confirmed."

"That's for you to see." Saratan-Moss waved his hand very confidently, "The Galactic Empire is suspicious of the Stargate."

"We keep the Stargate confidential at the highest level. What evidence do you have for saying that the Stargate leaked secrets?" Tang Xiao finally spoke.

Saratan-Moss raised two fingers and rubbed them together, saying, "The input and output of intelligence. This thing is actually the same as industrial production in essence. The difference is that the raw materials of intelligence input are money, intelligence personnel, beauties and other costs. Among all the intelligence related to the immigration plan of the planet Rendili, none of them is worth the price. Except... the Stargate."

"You don't have direct evidence?" Tang Xiao continued to ask back.

"No. But it's certain." Saratan-Moss said.

"So what's your conclusion?" Tang Xiao asked again.

Saratan-Moss didn't say anything this time, but turned his head and stared at the Chief of Staff Qi Jian.

Qi Jian also understood what he meant, and stood up and said: "If the Galactic Empire really has its eyes on the Star Gate, then according to the plan we made for the Galactic Empire... the Galactic Empire will only have one choice... war!"