The
Intelligence Analysis Division studies all the data gathered by the
other divisions of the Tal Shiar, and sifts the most useful
information and conclusions from it. The division is particularly
expert in activities like cryptology, code breaking, and decryption
using highly advanced computer algorithms.
Encryption
experts from Intelligence Analysis Division also provide and maintain
the extensive encryption locks and security systems of the Romulan
Information Network, the system of computers and communications relays
that links the worlds of the Star Empire and provides information
access to its citizens. Although the progressive encryption sequences
are extremely difficult to break, the Network has suffered security
breaches in the past.
In
the RSE International, the Intelligence
Analysis Division works with the Ministry of Information and the
Ministry of Propaganda, searching for science fiction news and
updates, as well as information regarding conventions, attractions,
movies, books, and graphic novels.
The position of
Intelligence Analysis
Tribune is currently vacant.
Bottom
Line:
Intelligence Analysis is a mostly "real life" division,
working with the Starpath and the Information Network to better gather
and disseminate Trek and Sci-Fi information.
The
Intelligence Analysis Division presents regular reports to the
chairman of the Tal Shiar and to the Continuing Committee, keeping
them apprised of information gathered by the Tal Shiar on matters both
foreign and domestic. The reports of the division are considered some
of the most accurate and reliable information available to the Romulan
government, although many believe a great deal of information never
reaches anyone past the chairman's office, censored by the Tal Shiar
for reasons of security and public safety.
The
Tal Shiar is the feared and secretive Romulan Intelligence Service
& Secret Police, which exists to ensure the loyalty of all
citizens of the Star Empire, as well as to protect the Star Empire
from all threats, both internal and external. The Tal Shiar has broad,
sweeping powers, and its area extends to all areas of life within the
Romulan Star Empire.
The
Tal Shiar is considered above the law in many ways. In order to ensure
the loyalty of all Romulans, the Tal Shiar does not answer to anyone
except the Praetor and Subpraetor. The Tal Shiar sets its own budget,
and chooses and trains its own personnel. This secrecy allows the Tal
Shiar considerable freedom to carry out its objectives.
The
Tal Shiar expects and receives the cooperation and obedience of the
Romulan citizenry. Citizens are to be ever vigilant for signs of
disloyalty or treason, and to report the offender to the Tal Shiar.
Most people are afraid to voice opinions against anything the
government tells them. Speaking out in any way is often taken as a
sign of disloyalty and one never knows where the Tal Shiar spies are
hiding.
Agents
of the Tal Shiar also receive full cooperation from the government and
military in carrying out their work, albeit somewhat grudgingly. An
agent can commandeer whatever he or she considers necessary to
complete his or her mission, up to and including Romulan military
resources and vessels. An agent's orders are to be followed
immediately, without question- and such questioning can be taken of
signs of disloyalty.
The
Tal Shiar carries out hundreds if not more operations daily,
protecting the Star Empire from all the threats internal and external,
gathering information and developing new technologies and techniques
for protecting the citizenry.
The
Tal Shiar is a constant presence in Romulan life. Every Romulan knows
agents of the Tal Shiar are watching at all times, and act
accordingly. However, not everyone actually encounters the Tal Shiar.
For many loyal citizens, it is merely a presence, but rarely taking
action.
