AEGIS
Aegis is a secret, independent intelligence and special actions organization active on the continent of Khorvaire.
Aegis was founded in 996 YK, two years after the Day of Mourning and a mere month after the signing of the Treaty of Thronehold. It's founders are completely anonymous, but are believed to be a collective of war veterans from all five nations of Galifar.
The name of the organization is an acronym for Agency for Eberron's Guardianship, Insight and Salvation. The recurring shield motif is referenced throughout the organization's philosophy, and modus operandi: to protect Khorvaire and all of Eberron from recurring calamity such as that of the Mourning.
Structure
AEGIS' resources are limited relative to Khorvaire's officially recognized intelligence agencies. To work most effectively, AEGIS is organized into several small operative cells. Each cell answers to an anonymous handler, who then reports to the Tetsudon, AEGIS' high command.
AEGIS agents are ranked individually, based on speciality. Agent :
Hoplon Division
"Rise and Raise Your Shield Today..." Hoplon Division is comprised of the organization's field agents. Known as 'hoplites', most agents begin in this division until they are assigned to a new division, or in rare cases, given the distinct honour to select their own.Phalanx Division
"To Stand On Guard For Tomorrow..." Phalanx Division is Aegis' elite special operations force, deployed on those missions the organization deems most critical. Specially selected for their high levels of skill and versatility, 'phalanges' are often sent to command small hoplite parties, or to conduct special missions that require only one or two agents to perform.Parasol Division
"Dark is the Shadow of Uncertainty..." Parasol Division the assemblance of Aegis' top intelligence gatherers and analysts. They work covertly and act as the eyes and ears of the organization across Khorvaire. Stealth, discretion and deception are all essential virtues to become a 'parasol'.The Tetsudon
Also known as 'the Circle' or 'the Boss', the Tetsudon is the office of Aegis' founding members. Though it is known throughout the organization that Aegis was started by veterans of the Last War, the exact identities of the individual members is a closely guarded secret. The 'Squires', agents assigned to the special aide of the Tetsudon, are believed to be the only members of Aegis who know their identities, though they are sworn to secrecy, possibly reinforced by powerful magics. Due to the resources made available to the organization, many is believe that most if not all members of the Tetsudon are of society's elite, acting independently and philanthropically to put an end to further war and disaster. Others speculate that the founders are long dead and that Tetsudon is a red herring created by the squires. To this day, none of the theories about the Tetsudon true nature have been proven.Public Agenda
Aegis has no official public presence or known agenda. The agency maintains a strict stance of apoliticism, and are not affiliated or recognized by any of the nations of Khorvaire.
The internal credo of Aegis is to work in secret to protect the continent of Khorvaire and the world of Eberron as a whole, and prevent a cataclysm like the Mourning from happening ever again.
Founding Date
996 YK
Type
Military, Intelligence
Alternative Names
Alliance for Eberron's Guardianship, Insight and Salvation (acr.)