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| − | == SORAG Synopsis == | + | == SORAG (Organization) Synopsis == |
[[SORAG]] (pronounced "soar-ag") is a special-purpose, para-military division of the [[Zhodani Consulate]] Combined Interstellar Forces. The name is an acronym for ''Study and Operations Recording Activities Group.'' | [[SORAG]] (pronounced "soar-ag") is a special-purpose, para-military division of the [[Zhodani Consulate]] Combined Interstellar Forces. The name is an acronym for ''Study and Operations Recording Activities Group.'' | ||
| − | == SORAG Role == | + | == SORAG (Organization) Role == |
The stated purpose of SORAG is to observe the progress of emerging interstellar societies, using overt surveillance methods. While SORAG officially uses overt intelligence gathering methods, many believe that covert intelligence gathering methods are also used, if not in a deniable fashion. | The stated purpose of SORAG is to observe the progress of emerging interstellar societies, using overt surveillance methods. While SORAG officially uses overt intelligence gathering methods, many believe that covert intelligence gathering methods are also used, if not in a deniable fashion. | ||
| − | == SORAG Mission == | + | == SORAG (Organization) Mission == |
Most of the activities of the organization consists of gathering civilian transmissions of various types and recording and cross-referencing the data therein. By this method, SORAG is able to keep the [[Zhodani]] abreast of the changes in government and technological levels within the Consulate and its Client States. | Most of the activities of the organization consists of gathering civilian transmissions of various types and recording and cross-referencing the data therein. By this method, SORAG is able to keep the [[Zhodani]] abreast of the changes in government and technological levels within the Consulate and its Client States. | ||
Although employees are paid via a pay scale similar to most military systems, SORAG is not directly affiliated with any military organization. | Although employees are paid via a pay scale similar to most military systems, SORAG is not directly affiliated with any military organization. | ||
| − | == SORAG Canonicity == | + | == SORAG (Organization) Canonicity == |
The material has been declared non-canonical by Marc Miller. | The material has been declared non-canonical by Marc Miller. | ||
Revision as of 15:06, 10 January 2015
SORAG (Organization) Synopsis
SORAG (pronounced "soar-ag") is a special-purpose, para-military division of the Zhodani Consulate Combined Interstellar Forces. The name is an acronym for Study and Operations Recording Activities Group.
SORAG (Organization) Role
The stated purpose of SORAG is to observe the progress of emerging interstellar societies, using overt surveillance methods. While SORAG officially uses overt intelligence gathering methods, many believe that covert intelligence gathering methods are also used, if not in a deniable fashion.
SORAG (Organization) Mission
Most of the activities of the organization consists of gathering civilian transmissions of various types and recording and cross-referencing the data therein. By this method, SORAG is able to keep the Zhodani abreast of the changes in government and technological levels within the Consulate and its Client States.
Although employees are paid via a pay scale similar to most military systems, SORAG is not directly affiliated with any military organization.
SORAG (Organization) Canonicity
The material has been declared non-canonical by Marc Miller.