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.

History
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.

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
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.

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 eponymous Q'u, was MI5's technical department, tasked with developing weapons and equipment for agents.

Function
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. Although the organization did come to be feared and respected by its enemies, its methods may have also led to an erosion of support in the Galactic Senate as well as criticism from the Jedi Council. At various times MI5's continued existence seemed to be in doubt.

Known Agents

 * AMP
 * Kip Locia
 * Raine Yubari
 * Markus Carfax
 * Gruu Funkistann
 * Detective Hardcastle
 * Sounil Mistry
 * Noir Lumiere
 * Shalin Kitovaz
 * Hipporran
 * Brad Norton
 * Shasta Moonreaper
 * Pandolfo Taproot
 * Europa Kapanen
 * Marcus Bassi
 * Joss Vendu
 * Oorahahra Keskay
 * Ruana Trebond
 * Susa Gren
 * Cale Krest
 * Zan Lenor
 * Norzin Murgaine
 * Vespia Lo'Osteraz
 * Charrhaan
 * W-3PO
 * Kandar Darkrose
 * Linora Darkrose
 * Talina Qorbin
 * Hal Rendar
 * “Bo” Car’on
 * “Lefty” Car’on
 * Rion Ordis
 * Carsan Achar
 * Mitch Nifesta
 * Neida Guom
 * Sirius Vykr
 * Mandras Kruk
 * Teff Cegar
 * Chyyrgrccakoko
 * Hawk
 * Lerioth Culu
 * Onolar Neot
 * Juhn Vo'Anu
 * Yarkrar Q'Krak
 * Sorlin Trik
 * Fangar

Trainee Agents

 * Zachos Dakkan