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Old 02-21-2007, 12:17 AM   #25
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Default Re: Imperial Intelligence & The Ine Givar

Neither the Roman, not the British Empire had anything like an Intelligent Service, since the concept hadnīt been invented yet.

The concept seems to have worked great in the 20th century, but perhaps that success didnīt carry on in the following centuries. I donīt know anything about it, but the concept might be dependend on a fast communications network - which is obviously missing in the Imperium as a whole.

Or intelligence services have too often played major roles in intrigues or revolts, so that there would be no net benefit to the Imperium as a whole.

Or there is a Secret Service, and it is working well, therefore we donīt know anything about it. Perhaps even the Emperor doesnīt know anything about it. It might be a conspiracy - Foundation, anyone ?
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