MI5

"Torture, killing in cold blood, blowing up things that have nothing to do with the mission just for the hell of it..."

- M, addressing agents

The Secret Galactic Intelligence Service (SGIS), commonly known as MI5, was an intelligence agency of the Old Republic, specifically formed to assist the Jedi Order by handling non-Sith related criminal activity. MI5 field operatives were known as Agents.

Led by a human male who held the title M, the organization consisted of agents drawn from such diverse backgrounds as smugglers, bounty hunters, ex-Republic soldiers and even Jedi. MI5 Headquarters was located on Coruscant and was the target of a fair number of attacks.

History
"I too was an agent...or a `keeper of the peace`...in my early years. But it was obviously a different organization back then."

- M

While many details about MI5's early years have yet to be revealed, it is known that Queen Teresaa of Naboo played an important role in its creation and personally contributed funding to establish the organization more than a decade prior to 32 BBY. The Queen would remain a stalwart supporter of MI5 before the Senate for years to come.

While it is unknown what role the organization played during the Clone Wars, it can be surmised that MI5 was formally amalgamated into Imperial Intelligence along with the four other Republic intelligence agencies upon the Declaration of the New Order in 19 BBY.

Organization
"Copy, Ground Team. We're dropping shields to let you in. Medical teams will be waiting for you."

- Analyst Lim

MI5 was headed by a man called M, although if he were incapacitated or otherwise unable to perform his duties the Coruscant Minister of Defense would take over until the original M could resume his office or was replaced by a new M. M reported and answered directly to the Senate on issues of policy and finance.

Below the office of M were the mission analysts, most notably Angeo Lim, who were responsible for the direct supervision of agents in the field.

Q'u Branch, headed by the eponymous Q'u, was MI5's technical department, tasked with developing weapons and equipment for agents. Major Boothroyd was a minor Q'u Branch employee.

MI5 also contained a Law Department. E. Alan Bryce was one its top lawyers and was responsible for the arrangements under which several criminals were released from incarceration in return for their service as agents.

Function
"MI-5 are monsters, never forget that. They are worst than the lowest of our kind. At least we show our colors. We're bad, and people know we're bad. But MI-5, they claim to be good. They are traitors to us all. Bad people wanting to knock off other bad guys."

- Adder

MI5 was responsible for dealing with major organized crime and galactic counter-terrorism. During the course of its investigations its agents uncovered the existence of SMERSH, a previously unknown and far-ranging criminal syndicate bent on galactic domination. Combating SMERSH quickly became MI5's top priority, although it still found time to face such opponents as Team Blood Trinity and XANA.

MI5 gradually developed a somewhat dubious reputation due to the extreme and often controversial tactics of its agents, many of whom were convicted felons. Although the organization did come to be feared and respected by its enemies, its methods led to criticism from the Jedi Council and may well have been responsible for an erosion of support in the Galactic Senate, which controlled the agency's budget. At various times MI5's continued existence seemed to be in doubt.

Because of the nature of its missions, working for (or even with) MI5 was often a fatal proposition, and agents who fell in the line of duty were memorialized on the walls of the home office.

Known Agents

 * Anemone Stelia
 * Berix Kallos (KIA)
 * “Bo” Car’on
 * Cale Krest
 * Caraboose Tooth (WIA)
 * Charrhaan
 * Chyyrgrccakoko
 * Damaya Tadro
 * Det. Hardcastle (WIA)
 * Dev’oni (Defected)
 * Europa Kapanen
 * Fangar Vandukyne (KIA)
 * Gruu Funkistann
 * Hal Rendar
 * Halon
 * Hawk (KIA)
 * Hipparra
 * Jaren Ytryluun
 * Joss Vendu
 * Juhn Vo'Anu (Defected) (KIA)
 * Kalnar Omana (KIA)
 * “Lefty” Car’on
 * Leiter
 * Lerioth Culu
 * Markus Carfax
 * Mitch Nifesta
 * Neida Guom (KIA)
 * Noir Lumiere (Defected)
 * Onolar Neot (KIA)
 * Oorahahra Keskay
 * Pandolfo Taproot
 * Rion Ordis
 * Ruana Trebond
 * Salmakk Neot
 * Se'got
 * Shalin Kitovaz
 * Shasta Moonreaper
 * Sounil Mistry
 * Susa Gren
 * Unnamed Ryloth agent (KIA)
 * Utton Vog (Defected)
 * W-3P0
 * Zan Lenor

Trainee Agents

 * Zachos Dakkan (Defected)

Behind the scenes
MI5 was inspired by the fictionalized version of MI6 portrayed in the long-running James Bond film series for Dubya Scott's Star Wars... 007 Style RPG franchise.