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| image = IntelligenceOperationsHandbook.jpg | | image = IntelligenceOperationsHandbook.jpg | ||
| name = Intelligence Operations Handbook | | name = Intelligence Operations Handbook | ||
− | | | + | | development = [[Scott Jenkins]] |
− | | | + | | primarywriting = [[Alex Bund]] <br /> [[Geoff Pass]] <br /> [[Diane Piron]] <br /> [[Robert Cruz]] |
| cover = | | cover = | ||
| illustrations = [[Mike Jackson]] <br /> [[Mike Nielson]] <br /> [[Rick Harris]] <br /> [[Jeff Laubenstein]] <br /> [[Gary T. Washington]] <br /> [[Bradley McDevitt]] <br /> [[Joel Biske]] <br /> [[Anthony Sczcudlo]] <br /> [[Earl Geier]] | | illustrations = [[Mike Jackson]] <br /> [[Mike Nielson]] <br /> [[Rick Harris]] <br /> [[Jeff Laubenstein]] <br /> [[Gary T. Washington]] <br /> [[Bradley McDevitt]] <br /> [[Joel Biske]] <br /> [[Anthony Sczcudlo]] <br /> [[Earl Geier]] | ||
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| type = Sourcebook | | type = Sourcebook | ||
| publisher = [[FASA]] | | publisher = [[FASA]] | ||
− | | year = 1993 | + | | year = February 1993 |
| pages = 144 | | pages = 144 | ||
− | | | + | | productioncode = 1673 |
− | | | + | | ISBN10 = 1555602002 |
+ | |content = | ||
+ | |agency = [[Wolfnet]] | ||
+ | |universedate = 14 July [[3055]] (see Note) | ||
+ | |timeline = | ||
+ | |scrollable timeline = [[Start date::]][[End date::]] | ||
+ | |series = | ||
+ | |precededby = [[Shattered Fortress]] | ||
+ | |followedby = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | A supplement for [[MechWarrior, Second Edition]], the '''Intelligence Operations Handbook''' offered new archetypes, equipment, and information for | + | A supplement for [[MechWarrior, Second Edition]], the '''Intelligence Operations Handbook''' offered new archetypes, equipment, and information for gamemasters and players who wanted to focus on special operations and intelligence in their campaigns. Written as a [[Wolfnet]] briefing document issued in [[3055]], the Handbook provides a copy of [[Jaime Wolf|Jaime Wolf's]] report to the [[Clans]] about the Inner Sphere, as well as providing a thumbnail history of intelligence agencies in the Inner Sphere and recent events (between the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] in 3051 and 3055). |
Most of the equipment listed in this book would later be used in the [[MechWarrior Companion]] supplement, while the historical and agency information would be referenced in [[A Guide to Covert Ops]]. | Most of the equipment listed in this book would later be used in the [[MechWarrior Companion]] supplement, while the historical and agency information would be referenced in [[A Guide to Covert Ops]]. | ||
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*** [[Steiner]]: Challenge and Change | *** [[Steiner]]: Challenge and Change | ||
*** [[Marik]]: Civil War | *** [[Marik]]: Civil War | ||
− | *** [[Davion]]: | + | *** [[House Davion|Davion]]: Dueling with Capella |
*** Post-[[Fourth Succession War|Fourth War]] | *** Post-[[Fourth Succession War|Fourth War]] | ||
*** Summary | *** Summary | ||
** [[Clan Invasion|Clan War]] | ** [[Clan Invasion|Clan War]] | ||
** New Developments | ** New Developments | ||
− | * [[LYRAN INTELLIGENCE CORPS]]: [[Steiner|HOUSE STEINER]] | + | * [[Lyran Intelligence Corps|LYRAN INTELLIGENCE CORPS]]: [[Steiner|HOUSE STEINER]] |
** Overview | ** Overview | ||
** Briefing | ** Briefing | ||
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*** Steiner/Davion Relations | *** Steiner/Davion Relations | ||
** Personalities | ** Personalities | ||
− | * [[DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE]]: [[Davion|HOUSE DAVION]] | + | * [[Department of Military Intelligence|DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE]]: [[House Davion|HOUSE DAVION]] |
** Overview | ** Overview | ||
** Briefing | ** Briefing | ||
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*** Age of War | *** Age of War | ||
*** Rise and Fall of the [[Star League]] | *** Rise and Fall of the [[Star League]] | ||
− | *** [[Succession Wars]] | + | *** [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] |
*** Revenge of the [[Hanse Davion|Fox]] | *** Revenge of the [[Hanse Davion|Fox]] | ||
*** Birth of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] | *** Birth of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] | ||
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*** [[MI6: Special Forces]] | *** [[MI6: Special Forces]] | ||
*** [[MI7: Intelligence Secretariat]] | *** [[MI7: Intelligence Secretariat]] | ||
− | ** [[MIIO]] | + | ** [[Ministry of Information, Intelligence, and Operations|MIIO]] |
*** [[Information-Gathering Services]] | *** [[Information-Gathering Services]] | ||
*** [[Covert Operations]] | *** [[Covert Operations]] | ||
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** Strengths and Weaknesses | ** Strengths and Weaknesses | ||
** Personalities | ** Personalities | ||
− | * [[INTERNAL SECURITY FORCE]]: [[Kurita|HOUSE KURITA]] | + | * [[Internal Security Force|INTERNAL SECURITY FORCE]]: [[Kurita|HOUSE KURITA]] |
** Overview | ** Overview | ||
** Briefing | ** Briefing | ||
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** Strengths and Weaknesses | ** Strengths and Weaknesses | ||
** Personalities | ** Personalities | ||
− | * THE [[MASKIROVKA]]: [[Liao|HOUSE LIAO]] | + | * THE [[Maskirovka|MASKIROVKA]]: [[House Liao|HOUSE LIAO]] |
** Overview | ** Overview | ||
** Briefing | ** Briefing | ||
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*** Succession Wars | *** Succession Wars | ||
*** [[Janos Marik]] | *** [[Janos Marik]] | ||
− | *** ComStar's [[Captain-General]] | + | *** ComStar's [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]] |
*** New Alliances | *** New Alliances | ||
** Command Structure | ** Command Structure | ||
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** Strengths and Weaknesses | ** Strengths and Weaknesses | ||
** Personalities | ** Personalities | ||
− | * [[THE WATCH]]: [[Clans|THE CLANS]] | + | * [[Watch|THE WATCH]]: [[Clans|THE CLANS]] |
** Overview | ** Overview | ||
*** [[Clan Wolf]] | *** [[Clan Wolf]] | ||
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** Intelligence University Skill Packages | ** Intelligence University Skill Packages | ||
*** Basic Training | *** Basic Training | ||
− | *** Intelligence Occupational | + | *** Intelligence Occupational Specialties |
* ARCHETYPES | * ARCHETYPES | ||
** Clan Field Agent | ** Clan Field Agent | ||
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** Counterintelligence Operative | ** Counterintelligence Operative | ||
** Deep-Cover Operative | ** Deep-Cover Operative | ||
− | ** | + | ** Liaison/Diplomatic Corps Operative |
** Rogue Operative | ** Rogue Operative | ||
** Special Forces Operative | ** Special Forces Operative | ||
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*** [[Neural Lash]] | *** [[Neural Lash]] | ||
** Capellan Confederation Technology | ** Capellan Confederation Technology | ||
− | *** Neural Interrogation Computer | + | *** [[Neural Interrogation Computer]] |
*** [[Minolta 9000 Advanced Sniper System]] | *** [[Minolta 9000 Advanced Sniper System]] | ||
** Free Worlds League Technology | ** Free Worlds League Technology | ||
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** ComStar Technology | ** ComStar Technology | ||
*** [[ComSat Surveillance System]] | *** [[ComSat Surveillance System]] | ||
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+ | ==Notes== | ||
+ | * Dated 14 July 3055, this sourcebook nevertheless describes events after that date; the victory of the [[Black Thorns]] on [[Borghese]] (19 July)<ref>''Main Event'', Ch. 33</ref> and [[Taman Malthus]] being invited to [[Solaris VII]] (circa. 19 January [[3056]])<ref>''Assumption of Risk'', Ch. 8</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Sourcebooks]] | [[Category:Sourcebooks]] |
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Intelligence Operations Handbook | |
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Product information | |
Type | Sourcebook |
Development | Scott Jenkins |
Primary writing | Alex Bund Geoff Pass Diane Piron Robert Cruz |
Pages | 144 |
Illustrations | Mike Jackson Mike Nielson Rick Harris Jeff Laubenstein Gary T. Washington Bradley McDevitt Joel Biske Anthony Sczcudlo Earl Geier |
Publication information | |
Publisher | FASA |
Product code | 1673 |
First published | February 1993 |
ISBN-10 | 1555602002 |
Content | |
Era | Clan Invasion era |
Agency | Wolfnet |
Universe Date | 14 July 3055 (see Note) |
Preceded by | Shattered Fortress |
Description[edit]
A supplement for MechWarrior, Second Edition, the Intelligence Operations Handbook offered new archetypes, equipment, and information for gamemasters and players who wanted to focus on special operations and intelligence in their campaigns. Written as a Wolfnet briefing document issued in 3055, the Handbook provides a copy of Jaime Wolf's report to the Clans about the Inner Sphere, as well as providing a thumbnail history of intelligence agencies in the Inner Sphere and recent events (between the Battle of Tukayyid in 3051 and 3055).
Most of the equipment listed in this book would later be used in the MechWarrior Companion supplement, while the historical and agency information would be referenced in A Guide to Covert Ops.
From the back cover[edit]
“ | The Inner Sphere has been fighting a shadow war of clandestine intelligence operations for centuries, pitting House against House, agency against agency. In the war against the Clans, those same organizations cooperated to save worlds and keep hope alive on captured planets.
Now, something else is happening in the shadows. Mercenary units are disappearing without a trace. No one knows how to find them, or where to look. The governments of the Inner Sphere are helpless to move without the information that intelligence operatives provide. The Intelligence Operations Handbook is a Wolfnet document detailing the operations of all the intelligence agencies of the Inner Sphere and Inner Sphere-based Clans. It includes the history and current activities of each organization and provides new archetypes and personal equipment suitable for use in any intelligence-based campaign. |
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Contents[edit]
- INTRODUCTION
- Wolfnet Classified Report Alpha Level Clearance
- INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS
- LYRAN INTELLIGENCE CORPS: HOUSE STEINER
- Overview
- Briefing
- Separatists
- Monitoring SAFE Operations
- Brief History
- Command Structure
- LIC Branches
- Norns
- Diplomatic Guard
- Diplomatic Corps
- Lohengrin
- Propaganda
- Espionage
- Headquarters and Training
- Strengths and Weaknesses
- Steiner/Davion Relations
- Personalities
- DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE: HOUSE DAVION
- Overview
- Briefing
- Maintaining Federated Suns Borders
- Disruption of Capellan Operations
- Strengthen Relations with St. Ives
- Locate Clan Homeworlds
- ComStar Surveillance
- Brief History
- McKenna's Hegemony
- Age of War
- Rise and Fall of the Star League
- Succession Wars
- Revenge of the Fox
- Birth of the Federated Commonwealth
- Command Structure
- Rank Structure
- Operational Procedures
- DMI Branches
- MIIO
- Headquarters and Training
- Strengths and Weaknesses
- Personalities
- INTERNAL SECURITY FORCE: HOUSE KURITA
- Overview
- Briefing
- Current Objectives
- Brief History
- Von Rohrs Dynasty
- House Kurita and the Star League
- Fall of the Star League
- Shadow War and Aftermath
- Takashi Kurita and the ISF
- A New Generation
- Command Structure
- ISF Branches
- Covert Operations
- Internal Security
- Voice of the Dragon
- Metsuke
- Special Units
- Draconis Elite Strike Teams
- Sons of the Dragon
- Ghost Regiments
- Headquarters
- Training
- Psychological Warfare
- Cultural Familiarization
- Weapons Training
- Strengths and Weaknesses
- Personalities
- THE MASKIROVKA: HOUSE LIAO
- Overview
- Briefing
- Brief History
- Rise of the Maskirovka
- Time of Tribulation
- Years of Peace
- War Renewed
- Maximilian the Schemer
- Operation Doppelganger
- Recent Events
- Command Structure
- Maskirovka Branches
- The Death Commandos
- Headquarters and Training
- Strengths and Weaknesses
- Personalities
- SAFE: HOUSE MARIK
- Overview
- Briefing
- Internal Monitoring
- The ComStar Situation
- Marik-Liao Relations
- Summary
- Brief History
- Formation of the Free Worlds League
- Power Plays
- Succession Wars
- Janos Marik
- ComStar's Captain-General
- New Alliances
- Command Structure
- SAFE Branches
- Headquarters and Training
- Strengths and Weaknesses
- Personalities
- ROM: COMSTAR/WORD OF BLAKE
- Overview
- Briefing
- The Schism
- Weakening the Free Worlds League
- The Clan Front
- Federated Commonwealth Relations
- Brief History
- Operation Silver Shield
- Foundation of ROM
- ROM and the ComStar War
- Witch Hunts
- Dangerous Games
- The Waterly Era
- Coming of the Clans
- The Reformation
- Command Structure
- Rank Structure
- ROM Branches
- Headquarters and Training
- Strengths and Weaknesses
- Personalities
- THE WATCH: THE CLANS
- Overview
- Clan Wolf
- Clan Jade Falcon
- Summary
- Briefing
- Clan Wolf
- Clan Jade Falcon
- Brief History
- Command Structure and Operations
- Clan Wolf
- Clan Jade Falcon
- Headquarters and Training
- Clan Wolf
- Clan Jade Falcon
- Overview
- GAME INFORMATION
- INTELLIGENCE SKILL PACKAGES
- New University Packages
- Intelligence University Skill Packages
- Basic Training
- Intelligence Occupational Specialties
- ARCHETYPES
- Clan Field Agent
- Covert Operations Agent
- Counterintelligence Operative
- Deep-Cover Operative
- Liaison/Diplomatic Corps Operative
- Rogue Operative
- Special Forces Operative
- Surveillance Operative
- INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY
- Universal Technology
- Federated Commonwealth Technology
- Draconis Combine Technology
- Capellan Confederation Technology
- Free Worlds League Technology
- Sunbeam Starfire ER Laser Rifle
- ComStar Technology
Notes[edit]
- Dated 14 July 3055, this sourcebook nevertheless describes events after that date; the victory of the Black Thorns on Borghese (19 July)[1] and Taman Malthus being invited to Solaris VII (circa. 19 January 3056)[2]