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==Background==
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At the close of SWI, there were many military groups
disbanded, and we’re always hearing about this. Many
people wonder if such a disbanding is prudent –
wondering if the slugs are going to return more powerful
than they ever were. Others think it wise to shrink the
military, as budget concerns prevent upkeep of a sizable
wartime army except where situations warrant.

But what we don’t hear much about are those groups
(military and otherwise) that have come into existence at
the close of the dreaded Frontier-wide war. These
locations are kept secret, concealed from the general
populations of the Frontier. They are labs, studying what
little remnants of Sathar technology and physiology they
can get their hands on. They are think-tanks, theorizing
what went wrong and how to prevent it. They are
research and development groups, where the most
brilliant minds of the Frontier... members of all the
dominant races... work together to build better defenses
and better offenses. Most corporations know of the
existence of these highly classified UPF facilities, but they
don’t talk about it. The CEOs of these corps know that if
the slugs ever do return, the clash of civilizations will be
worse than last time, and a stronger UPF will be vital.

But most secretive of all is Sector 6. Originating in the
remains of a bombed out mining facility on an undisclosed
asteroid (presumably bearing the name “Sector 6”), this
agency is the home to some of the most dangerous group
of mercenaries, soldiers, spies, techs, scientists, and
survivors the Frontier has to offer.

In the entire Frontier, one organization – Sector 6 -
stands mightiest between the Sathar and their ultimate
goal of galactic subjugation. This agency, comprised of
courageous and dedicated professionals, struggles to
thwart the schemes and machinations of the Sathar. They
do it from the shadows, to keep their identities unknown,
and to keep the Sathar from ever learning of their
headquarter locations.

The operatives of this organization, few in number, have
learned of the existence and nature of the Sathar, and
dedicate their lives to combating them. They are a diverse
and multitalented group of agents, hailing from nearly
every planet and species in the Frontier.

==Mission==
The mission of Sector 6 and its agents is to uncover the
activities and operatives of the Sathar, to expose and/or
neutralize them, and to prevent the foe's plans from
coming to fruition. Since the inception of the agency, most
successful operations against the Sathar have had Sector
6’s influence.

==Organization==
Sector 6 is organized into six Cores, each named
unimaginatively by a greek letter (Alpha Core, Beta Core,
Gamma Core, Delta Core, Epsilon Core, and Zeta Core)
and is responsible for a specified Frontier area. Each of
the Cores has a secret office, run by a Director. The six
Directors meet once each year in a council called Sector
Prime. Special meetings of Sector Prime may be called to
deal with emergencies.

Individual Cores are each an island unto themselves,
based in various locations (some mobile) and acting selfsufficiently.
Some coordination is necessary, though, to
help keep information flowing from Core to Core. Such
operations are controlled from an office known as Core
Central. This office rotates every five years from the
central office of one Core to the next.

Two special branches exist within Sector 6, and are not
tied to any of the individual Cores, based in the original
mining facility on the asteroid on which the agency was
founded. These can be summoned upon need by any of
the Directors, and are commonly used to help agents
prepare for or complete an operation.

===The Omega Team===
This group maintains forces on mobile space ships,
always at a state of readiness. Each force numbers
about three dozen agents trained in commando and
anti-terrorist operations, with very high levels of training
against mental control and dominance. Agents who need
firepower for backup or support can request that their
Director call upon an Omega Team.

Field agents are often assigned to train and work with an
Omega Team. This involves specialized combat and
survival training in a variety of settings. The length of an
agent's stint with an Omega Team varies from a single
operation to a year.

===The Research and Development Group===
The R&D Group is the branch of Sector 6 devoted to
the development of special devices, unique vehicles,
and innovative uses of technologies.

The RD1 group handles all administrative and financial
needs for the Research and Development Group; RD2
handles new technologies development and basic
research; RD3 is in charge of development and
construction; and RD4, the group field agents deal with
most frequently, is in charge of distribution and training.
Some claim there exists an RD5, which is in charge of
acquisition of foreign technologies (read: theft) and RD6
which is in charge of genetic research, but these last two
are open to debate.

Top scientists and engineers from many corporations serve stints
in Sector 6 R&D Group. The group maintains a steady rotation of
personnel, ever seeking new and unique ideas, but ensuring
secrecy of the application of their technologies.

===Funding===
Sector 6 is financed through a series of trust funds established
during the agency's first years, and from bounty captured from
Sathar spy’s coffers during successful operations. In addition, the
group receives donations from several corporations, a few of
which are indirectly controlled by Sector Prime or its individual
Directors.

===Security Classifications===
The following classifications are used to define the security level
of all documents and operations.

'''CLASS-1:''' All indicated information should be publicized by any
means possible. News conferences, discreet security leaks, press
releases, and interviews should be aggressively pursued in order
to gain maximum media coverage. New agents are rated Class-1
until they complete their first mission, meaning they may only
handle information that is rated Class-1.

'''CLASS-2:''' The information is restricted to agents and employees
of Sector 6, and their contacts who may find the information of
immediate use. The information should be kept out of public
hands if possible. Agents are rated Class-2 after successful
completion of their first mission. They are then able to handle
any mission dealing with Class 1 or Class 2 information.

'''CLASS-3:''' The information is secret, and will only be furnished on
a need-to-know basis. Accidental leaks of Class-3 material will
result in an agent's suspension from operations; those individuals
unwittingly exposed to the information should be apprehended
and held until the information is no longer relevant. Agents are
elevated to Class-3 clearance after a full year of Class-2 service,
providing they’ve not met with any punitive measures.

'''CLASS-4:''' This is top secret information, of the highest security
classification. Leakage of Class-4 information is cause for
immediate liquidation. Persons unwittingly exposed to Class-4
material must be silenced for the duration of the material's
usability. Exact means are left to the agent on the scene.
Agents with Class 4 clearance are very few in number.

==Operations==
The following characteristics are shared by agents of Sector 6.

===Recognition sign===
Sector 6 agents and operatives can indicate their connection by
use of a secret recognition sign. This is a subtle hand gesture in
combination with a facial movement that is able to be performed
by all species of the Frontier. Each year, one of the topics of
discussion for Sector Prime is to discuss how the recognition sign
will be performed until the next meeting.

===Code of Conduct===
The following tenets should guide the actions of operatives in the
field.
# Never take a life, unless doing so is absolutely necessary for the advancement of the assigned mission.
# Do not contact the Core, unless failure to do so will result in the failure of the assigned mission.
# Obey all local laws to the extent possible, without compromising the assigned mission. Do not break a law just because it is an inconvenience.

All proposed operations and actions must be carefully weighed
against their expected consequences and against their worst
case consequences. The success of the mission must clearly
outweigh the expected consequences and must be viewed in
proportion to the worst case consequences.

''For example, an action that has an estimated 75% chance of exposing a Sathar operation would clearly not be appropriate if the action would result in the destruction of a major city... another way should be sought or the agent will have to stand before a Sector 6 committee to answer for his or her field decision.''

==Equipment==
The R&D Group provides each agent with two items of special
equipment in addition to whatever other equipment may be
necessary and available. These devises aid agents in identifying
and communicating with one another.

===Sector 6 Chronocom===
This device looks like a normal chronocom. It can perform the
normal functions of a watch, chronocom and calculator (including
reporting the time for any of the frontier’s local planetary time
zones). Its range is double that of a normal chronocom, however
(10km instead of 5), and it’s able to send a single coded
subspace message (though doing so will deplete the internal
power source) to get an important message to the Director of the
agent’s Core. This is usually only done in a single very important
moment for the agent, and most agents go their lifetime without
ever having to use this feature.

===Sector 6 Small Arm===
This is a special small handgun made of nonmetallic parts,
powered by compression and spring coil. It is wound up like a
watch, making it difficult to use quickly. It has a slow rate of fire
and has limited stopping power. They are normally only helpful
in two situations: as a secondary weapon when your primary
weapon is depleted or lost, or in a location where other handguns
are taken. No known type of automated detection process will
detect the S6 Small Arm as a threat. It will be ignored by robots
searching the agent. Plus, it’s small enough that most people
searching the agent will fail to notice it. It is often worn in a tiny
specialized holster in the hem of clothes. Exploding shell does
4d10 damage, but has the range of a needler. One shot per load.
Uses Projectile Weapons skill to hit, weighs nearly 1kg.

==Agent Compensation==
The base pay of a Sector 6 agent currently stands at 30,000
Credits per year. This applies to employees at all levels of Sector
6, including Directors. However, many agents augment their
income through the Sector 6 Bonus Plan.

===Bonus Plan===
The bonus plan allows agents to collect up to 10% of any gains
made on a mission as a direct bonus, to be divided among the
participating agents in an appropriate fashion. This bonus will not
exceed 1,000,000Cr for a single mission, and is awarded at the
Director's discretion.

Agents are provided with transportation, equipment, and
weaponry deemed necessary for the completion of the mission.
Special equipment modifications, strongholds, and special
security provisions must all be paid for by the agent themselves.
Agents who wish to go to the expense of developing private
offices or strongholds will be allowed to base their operations
there.

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