Romulan Tal Shiar - Revision history

Nicesociety: /* Feared and Respected */

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Feared and Respected

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	The Tal Shiar is the elite Intelligence organisation of the [[Romulan Star Empire]]. It is a highly respected and feared organization whose main objective is to enforce loyalty of Romulan citizens to the government and obtain enemy secrets, most notably from the [[Federation]] and the [[Klingon Empire]]. Their presence is often undetectable and their methods covert. At times, the operations of the Tal Shiar goes above the control of the government itself, as the agents themselves have the power to overrule the direct authority of most military commanders, which they utilize with little fear of reprisal.		The Tal Shiar is the elite Intelligence organisation of the [[Romulan Star Empire]]. It is a highly respected and feared organization whose main objective is to enforce loyalty of Romulan citizens to the government and obtain enemy secrets, most notably from the [[Federation]] and the [[Klingon Empire]]. Their presence is often undetectable and their methods covert. At times, the operations of the Tal Shiar goes above the control of the government itself, as the agents themselves have the power to overrule the direct authority of most military commanders, which they utilize with little fear of reprisal.

	It has been said that ~~‘’“~~...in order to function, military officers have to trust each other. Members of the Tal Shiar, on the other hand, trust no one. They expect deception, so they always find it.~~”’’~~		It has been said that ''“...in order to function, military officers have to trust each other. Members of the Tal Shiar, on the other hand, trust no one. They expect deception, so they always find it.”’''
	[[image:Talshiarkoval.jpg\|thumb\|left\|'''A Tal Shiar Agent''']]		[[image:Talshiarkoval.jpg\|thumb\|left\|'''A Tal Shiar Agent''']]
	==A Public Face==		==A Public Face==

Nicesociety: /* Covert Action */

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Covert Action

Nicesociety: /* Covert Action */

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Covert Action

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	In one related Tal Shiar operation, Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge is brainwashed and attempts to assassinate the Kriosian governor, Vagh		In one related Tal Shiar operation, Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge is brainwashed and attempts to assassinate the Kriosian governor, Vagh

	A few months later, Tal Shiar operatives, including Sela, are active on [[~~Qo’noS~~]] as the [[Klingon Empire]] is plunged into civil war. The Tal Shiar deliver supplies to the Duras family’s forces, but the [[Federation]] intervenes, disrupting their operation and helping Gowron to defeat his enemies.		A few months later, Tal Shiar operatives, including Sela, are active on [[Qo'noS]] as the [[Klingon Empire]] is plunged into civil war. The Tal Shiar deliver supplies to the Duras family’s forces, but the [[Federation]] intervenes, disrupting their operation and helping Gowron to defeat his enemies.

	==Reunification==		==Reunification==
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	==A Crippling Blow==		==A Crippling Blow==
	[[image:Romulanbattle.jpg\|thumb\|left\|'''Battle at the Omarion Nebula''']]		[[image:Romulanbattle.jpg\|thumb\|left\|'''Battle at the Omarion Nebula''']]
	In 2371, the Tal Shiar join forces with their [[Cardassian]] equivalent, the [[Obsidian Order]], in an attempt to launch a surprise offensive against the [[~~Founders~~]]. A fleet or warships is secretly gathered in the Orion sector, but the attacking forces were ambushed by a huge fleet of [[Jem'Hadar]] ships in the Omarion Nebula. This crushing defeat left the Romulan Star Empire in a vulnerable position, and led to a major re-think in Romulan strategy.		In 2371, the Tal Shiar join forces with their [[Cardassian]] equivalent, the [[Obsidian Order]], in an attempt to launch a surprise offensive against the [[Founder]]s. A fleet or warships is secretly gathered in the Orion sector, but the attacking forces were ambushed by a huge fleet of [[Jem'Hadar]] ships in the Omarion Nebula. This crushing defeat left the Romulan Star Empire in a vulnerable position, and led to a major re-think in Romulan strategy.

	{{Romulan Database}}		{{Romulan Database}}

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Nicesociety: /* A Crippling Blow */

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A Crippling Blow

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Nicesociety: /* A Crippling Blow */

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A Crippling Blow

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	==A Crippling Blow==		==A Crippling Blow==
	[[image:Romulanbattle.jpg\|thumb\|left\|'''Battle at the Omarion Nebula''']]		[[image:Romulanbattle.jpg\|thumb\|left\|'''Battle at the Omarion Nebula''']]
	In 2371, the Tal Shiar join forces with their [[Cardassian]] equivalent, the [[Obsidian Order]], in an attempt to launch a surprise offensive against the [[Founders]]. A fleet or warships is secretly gathered in the Orion sector, but the attacking forces were ambushed by a huge fleet of [[Jem'~~Hedar~~]] ships in the Omarion Nebula. This crushing defeat left the Romulan Star Empire in a vulnerable position, and led to a major re-think in Romulan strategy.		In 2371, the Tal Shiar join forces with their [[Cardassian]] equivalent, the [[Obsidian Order]], in an attempt to launch a surprise offensive against the [[Founders]]. A fleet or warships is secretly gathered in the Orion sector, but the attacking forces were ambushed by a huge fleet of [[Jem'Hadar]] ships in the Omarion Nebula. This crushing defeat left the Romulan Star Empire in a vulnerable position, and led to a major re-think in Romulan strategy.

	{{Romulan Database}}		{{Romulan Database}}

	[[Category: Database]]		[[Category: Database]]

Nicesociety: /* A Crippling Blow */

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A Crippling Blow

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	==A Crippling Blow==		==A Crippling Blow==
	[[image:Romulanbattle.jpg\|thumb\|left\|'''Battle at the Omarion Nebula''']]		[[image:Romulanbattle.jpg\|thumb\|left\|'''Battle at the Omarion Nebula''']]
	In 2371, the Tal Shiar join forces with their [[Cardassian]] equivalent, the [[Obsidian Order]], in an attempt to launch a surprise offensive against the [[Founders]]. A fleet or warships is secretly gathered in the Orion sector, but the attacking forces were ambushed by a huge fleet of [[Jem ~~Ha’dar~~]] ships in the Omarion Nebula. This crushing defeat left the Romulan Star Empire in a vulnerable position, and led to a major re-think in Romulan strategy.		In 2371, the Tal Shiar join forces with their [[Cardassian]] equivalent, the [[Obsidian Order]], in an attempt to launch a surprise offensive against the [[Founders]]. A fleet or warships is secretly gathered in the Orion sector, but the attacking forces were ambushed by a huge fleet of [[Jem'Hedar]] ships in the Omarion Nebula. This crushing defeat left the Romulan Star Empire in a vulnerable position, and led to a major re-think in Romulan strategy.

	{{Romulan Database}}		{{Romulan Database}}

	[[Category: Database]]		[[Category: Database]]

Nicesociety: /* A Crippling Blow */

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A Crippling Blow

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	==A Crippling Blow==		==A Crippling Blow==
	[[image:Romulanbattle.jpg\|thumb\|left\|'''Battle at the Omarion Nebula''']]		[[image:Romulanbattle.jpg\|thumb\|left\|'''Battle at the Omarion Nebula''']]
	In 2371, the Tal Shiar join forces with their [[Cardassian]] equivalent, the [[Obsidian Order]], in an attempt to launch a surprise offensive against the [[Founders]]. A fleet or warships is secretly gathered in the Orion sector, but the attacking forces ~~are~~ ambushed by a ~~hugh~~ fleet of [[Jem Ha’dar]] ships in the Omarion Nebula. This crushing defeat ~~leaves~~ the Romulan ~~tar~~ Empire in a vulnerable position, and ~~leads~~ to a major re-think in Romulan strategy.		In 2371, the Tal Shiar join forces with their [[Cardassian]] equivalent, the [[Obsidian Order]], in an attempt to launch a surprise offensive against the [[Founders]]. A fleet or warships is secretly gathered in the Orion sector, but the attacking forces were ambushed by a huge fleet of [[Jem Ha’dar]] ships in the Omarion Nebula. This crushing defeat left the Romulan Star Empire in a vulnerable position, and led to a major re-think in Romulan strategy.

	{{Romulan Database}}		{{Romulan Database}}

	[[Category: Database]]		[[Category: Database]]

Daveeboy: /* Reunification */

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Reunification

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	==Reunification==		==Reunification==
	[[image:Talshirtroi.jpg\|thumb\|right\|'''Troi, undercover as Major Rakal''']]		[[image:Talshirtroi.jpg\|thumb\|right\|'''Troi, undercover as Major Rakal''']]
	This is a particularly aggressive period in the Tal Shiar’s history, and shortly afterward they attempt an invasion of [[Vulcan]]. The Tal Shiar use [[Senator Pardek]], an operative who has posed as a reformer for several ~~ecades~~, to lure Ambassador [[Spock]] to [[Romulus]]. Meanwhile, they have also acquired three Vulcan ships. They capture Spock and try to force him to announce a peace initiative, but the plan, which is again supervised by Sela, is a failure and the Tal Shiar decide to destroy their own invasion force of more than 2,000 troops rather than let them be captured.		This is a particularly aggressive period in the Tal Shiar’s history, and shortly afterward they attempt an invasion of [[Vulcan]]. The Tal Shiar use [[Senator Pardek]], an operative who has posed as a reformer for several decades, to lure Ambassador [[Spock]] to [[Romulus]]. Meanwhile, they have also acquired three Vulcan ships. They capture Spock and try to force him to announce a peace initiative, but the plan, which is again supervised by Sela, is a failure and the Tal Shiar decide to destroy their own invasion force of more than 2,000 troops rather than let them be captured.

	First hand information about the Tal Shiar is gathered by Counsellor Deanna Troi when she is kidnapped and taken to the Imperial Romulan Warbird Khazara, where she is forced to pose as a Tal Shiar Major Rakal. As she enters the crew’s presence, the Betazoid feels their off-the-scale anxiety and then, as she leaves, their massive relief.		First hand information about the Tal Shiar is gathered by Counsellor Deanna Troi when she is kidnapped and taken to the Imperial Romulan Warbird Khazara, where she is forced to pose as a Tal Shiar Major Rakal. As she enters the crew’s presence, the Betazoid feels their off-the-scale anxiety and then, as she leaves, their massive relief.

Daveeboy: /* Reunification */

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Reunification

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	==Reunification==		==Reunification==
	[[image:Talshirtroi.jpg\|thumb\|right\|'''Troi, undercover as Major Rakal''']]		[[image:Talshirtroi.jpg\|thumb\|right\|'''Troi, undercover as Major Rakal''']]
	This is a particularly aggressive period in the Tal Shiar’s history, and shortly afterward they attempt an invasion of [[Vulcan]]. The Tal Shiar use [[Senator Pardek]], an operative who has posed as a reformer for several ecades, to lure Ambassador [Spock]] to [[Romulus]]. Meanwhile, they have also acquired three Vulcan ships. They capture Spock and try to force him to announce a peace initiative, but the plan, which is again supervised by Sela, is a failure and the Tal Shiar decide to destroy their own invasion force of more than 2,000 troops rather than let them be captured.		This is a particularly aggressive period in the Tal Shiar’s history, and shortly afterward they attempt an invasion of [[Vulcan]]. The Tal Shiar use [[Senator Pardek]], an operative who has posed as a reformer for several ecades, to lure Ambassador [[Spock]] to [[Romulus]]. Meanwhile, they have also acquired three Vulcan ships. They capture Spock and try to force him to announce a peace initiative, but the plan, which is again supervised by Sela, is a failure and the Tal Shiar decide to destroy their own invasion force of more than 2,000 troops rather than let them be captured.

	First hand information about the Tal Shiar is gathered by Counsellor Deanna Troi when she is kidnapped and taken to the Imperial Romulan Warbird Khazara, where she is forced to pose as a Tal Shiar Major Rakal. As she enters the crew’s presence, the Betazoid feels their off-the-scale anxiety and then, as she leaves, their massive relief.		First hand information about the Tal Shiar is gathered by Counsellor Deanna Troi when she is kidnapped and taken to the Imperial Romulan Warbird Khazara, where she is forced to pose as a Tal Shiar Major Rakal. As she enters the crew’s presence, the Betazoid feels their off-the-scale anxiety and then, as she leaves, their massive relief.

Daveeboy at 15:04, 24 February 2008

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	It has been said that ‘’“...in order to function, military officers have to trust each other. Members of the Tal Shiar, on the other hand, trust no one. They expect deception, so they always find it.”’’		It has been said that ‘’“...in order to function, military officers have to trust each other. Members of the Tal Shiar, on the other hand, trust no one. They expect deception, so they always find it.”’’
			[[image:Talshiarkoval.jpg\|thumb\|left\|'''A Tal Shiar Agent''']]
			==A Public Face==

	~~==A Public Face==~~
	Unlike the Federations [[Section 31]], the Tal Shiar do not cover up it's existence, and even has a representative in the [[Romulan Senate]]. This representative is currently the head of the organisation, [[Chairman Vaebn]].		Unlike the Federations [[Section 31]], the Tal Shiar do not cover up it's existence, and even has a representative in the [[Romulan Senate]]. This representative is currently the head of the organisation, [[Chairman Vaebn]].

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	==Reunification==		==Reunification==
			[[image:Talshirtroi.jpg\|thumb\|right\|'''Troi, undercover as Major Rakal''']]
	This is a particularly aggressive period in the Tal Shiar’s history, and shortly afterward they attempt an invasion of [[Vulcan]]. The Tal Shiar use [[Senator Pardek]], an operative who has posed as a reformer for several ecades, to lure Ambassador [Spock]] to [[Romulus]]. Meanwhile, they have also acquired three Vulcan ships. They capture Spock and try to force him to announce a peace initiative, but the plan, which is again supervised by Sela, is a failure and the Tal Shiar decide to destroy their own invasion force of more than 2,000 troops rather than let them be captured.		This is a particularly aggressive period in the Tal Shiar’s history, and shortly afterward they attempt an invasion of [[Vulcan]]. The Tal Shiar use [[Senator Pardek]], an operative who has posed as a reformer for several ecades, to lure Ambassador [Spock]] to [[Romulus]]. Meanwhile, they have also acquired three Vulcan ships. They capture Spock and try to force him to announce a peace initiative, but the plan, which is again supervised by Sela, is a failure and the Tal Shiar decide to destroy their own invasion force of more than 2,000 troops rather than let them be captured.

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	==A Crippling Blow==		==A Crippling Blow==
			[[image:Romulanbattle.jpg\|thumb\|left\|'''Battle at the Omarion Nebula''']]
	In 2371, the Tal Shiar join forces with their [[Cardassian]] equivalent, the [[Obsidian Order]], in an attempt to launch a surprise offensive against the [[Founders]]. A fleet or warships is secretly gathered in the Orion sector, but the attacking forces are ambushed by a hugh fleet of [[Jem Ha’dar]] ships in the Omarion Nebula. This crushing defeat leaves the Romulan tar Empire in a vulnerable position, and leads to a major re-think in Romulan strategy.		In 2371, the Tal Shiar join forces with their [[Cardassian]] equivalent, the [[Obsidian Order]], in an attempt to launch a surprise offensive against the [[Founders]]. A fleet or warships is secretly gathered in the Orion sector, but the attacking forces are ambushed by a hugh fleet of [[Jem Ha’dar]] ships in the Omarion Nebula. This crushing defeat leaves the Romulan tar Empire in a vulnerable position, and leads to a major re-think in Romulan strategy.

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	=Covert Action=		=Covert Action=
	The Tal Shiar have always been involved in a number of plots to destabilize their enemies. In 2366 and 2367, they ~~attempt~~ to influence [[Klingon]] politics in the wake of [[Chancellor K’mpec]]’s death, secretly backing an attempt by the [[Duras]] family to seize power from K’mpec’s legal successor, [[Gowron]].		The Tal Shiar have always been involved in a number of plots to destabilize their enemies. In 2366 and 2367, they attempted to influence [[Klingon]] politics in the wake of [[Chancellor K’mpec]]’s death, secretly backing an attempt by the [[Duras]] family to seize power from K’mpec’s legal successor, [[Gowron]].

	In one related Tal Shiar operation, Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge is brainwashed and ~~attempts~~ to assassinate the Kriosian governor, Vagh		In one related Tal Shiar operation, Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge was brainwashed and attempted to assassinate the Kriosian governor, Vagh

	A few months later, Tal Shiar operatives, including Sela, ~~are~~ active on [[Qo'noS]] as the [[Klingon Empire]] is plunged into civil war. The Tal Shiar ~~deliver~~ supplies to the Duras family’s forces, but the [[Federation]] ~~intervenes~~, disrupting their operation and helping Gowron to defeat his enemies.		A few months later, Tal Shiar operatives, including Sela, were active on [[Qo'noS]] as the [[Klingon Empire]] is plunged into civil war. The Tal Shiar delivered supplies to the Duras family’s forces, but the [[Federation]] intervened, disrupting their operation and helping Gowron to defeat his enemies.

	==Reunification==		==Reunification==
	[[image:Talshirtroi.jpg\|thumb\|right\|'''Troi, undercover as Major Rakal''']]		[[image:Talshirtroi.jpg\|thumb\|right\|'''Troi, undercover as Major Rakal''']]
	This is a particularly aggressive period in the Tal Shiar’s history, and shortly afterward they ~~attempt~~ an invasion of [[Vulcan]]. The Tal Shiar ~~use~~ [[Senator Pardek]], an operative who has posed as a reformer for several decades, to lure Ambassador [[Spock]] to [[Romulus]]. Meanwhile, they ~~have~~ also acquired three Vulcan ships. They ~~capture~~ Spock and ~~try to~~ force him to announce a peace initiative, but the plan, which is again supervised by Sela, ~~is a failure~~ and the Tal Shiar ~~decide~~ to destroy their own invasion force of more than 2,000 troops rather than ~~let~~ them be captured.		This is a particularly aggressive period in the Tal Shiar’s history, and shortly afterward they attempted an invasion of [[Vulcan]]. The Tal Shiar used [[Senator Pardek]], an operative who has posed as a reformer for several decades, to lure Ambassador [[Spock]] to [[Romulus]]. Meanwhile, they also acquired three Vulcan ships. They captured Spock and tried force him to announce a peace initiative, but the plan, which was again supervised by Sela, failed and the Tal Shiar decided to destroy their own invasion force of more than 20,000 troops rather than allow them be captured.

	First hand information about the Tal Shiar is gathered by Counsellor Deanna Troi when she is kidnapped and taken to the Imperial Romulan Warbird Khazara, where she is forced to pose as a Tal Shiar Major Rakal. As she ~~enters~~ the crew’s presence, the Betazoid feels their off-the-scale anxiety and then, as she ~~leaves~~, their massive relief.		First hand information about the Tal Shiar is gathered by Counsellor Deanna Troi when she was kidnapped and taken to the Imperial Romulan Warbird Khazara, where she was forced to pose as a Tal Shiar Major Rakal. As she entered the crew’s presence, the Betazoid feels their off-the-scale anxiety and then, as she left, their massive relief.

	The ship’s commander, Toreth, hates the Tal Shiar more than she fears them, because when she was a child they dragged her beloved father out of the house and into the darkness.		The ship’s commander, Toreth, hates the Tal Shiar more than she fears them, because when she was a child they dragged her beloved father out of the house and into the darkness.
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	The Shiar’s power is such that when one of their officers issues orders that violate Romulan law, a crew will still obey.		The Shiar’s power is such that when one of their officers issues orders that violate Romulan law, a crew will still obey.

	The Tal Shiar regularly employ [[Flaxian]] assassins. In 2371, an operative named Retaya arrived on [[Deep Space Nine]]. His target is a [[Cardassian]] resident, Elim Garek. The chief of security ~~discovers~~ the assassins intentions, ~~interrogates~~ him, and then ~~escorts~~ him to the airlock. As his ships ~~leaves~~, it suddenly ~~explodes~~. Analysis showed that a forced neutrino invertor ~~bob~~, of the type preferred by the Romulans, destroyed the craft. The Tal Shiar ~~admit~~ their involvement, but excuse the incident as a lawful execution of a convicted criminal and repudiate any involvement in an assassination plot.		The Tal Shiar regularly employ [[Flaxian]] assassins. In 2371, an operative named Retaya arrived on [[Deep Space Nine]]. His target was a [[Cardassian]] resident, Elim Garek. The chief of security discovered the assassins intentions, interrogated him, and then escorted him to the airlock. As his ships left, it suddenly exploded. Analysis showed that a forced neutrino invertor bomb, of the type preferred by the Romulans, destroyed the craft. The Tal Shiar admited their involvement, but excuse the incident as a lawful execution of a convicted criminal and repudiate any involvement in an assassination plot.

	==A Crippling Blow==		==A Crippling Blow==
	[[image:Romulanbattle.jpg\|thumb\|left\|'''Battle at the Omarion Nebula''']]		[[image:Romulanbattle.jpg\|thumb\|left\|'''Battle at the Omarion Nebula''']]
	In 2371, the Tal Shiar join forces with their [[Cardassian]] equivalent, the [[Obsidian Order]], in an attempt to launch a surprise offensive against the [[Founder]]s. A fleet or warships is secretly gathered in the Orion sector, but the attacking forces were ambushed by a huge fleet of [[Jem'Hadar]] ships in the Omarion Nebula. This crushing defeat left the Romulan Star Empire in a vulnerable position, and led to a major re-~~think in~~ Romulan strategy.		In 2371, the Tal Shiar join forces with their [[Cardassian]] equivalent, the [[Obsidian Order]], in an attempt to launch a surprise offensive against the [[Founder]]s. A fleet of warships is secretly gathered in the Orion sector, but the attacking forces were ambushed by a huge fleet of [[Jem'Hadar]] ships in the Omarion Nebula. This crushing defeat left the Romulan Star Empire in a vulnerable position, and led to a major re-evaluation of Romulan strategy.

	{{Romulan Database}}		{{Romulan Database}}

	[[Category: Database]][[Category: Romulan Star Empire]]		[[Category: Database]][[Category: Romulan Star Empire]]