U.N.I.O.N.

United Nations Intelligence Operations Network

"Terrorism is a global threat with global effects; ... its consequences affect every aspect
of the United Nations agenda from development to peace to human rights and the rule of
law. By its very nature, terrorism is an assault on the fundamental principles of law,
order, human rights, and the peaceful settlement of disputes upon which the United
Nations is established. The United Nations has an indispensable role to play in providing
the legal and organizational framework within which the international campaign against
terrorism can unfold".

Kofi Annan UN Secretary-General , 4 October 2002

 Overview

Mandate
On 28 September 2001, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter (concerning threats to
international peace and security), the Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 (2001), reaffirming its
unequivocal condemnation of the terrorist attacks which took place in New York, Washington, D.C. and
Pennsylvania on 11 September 2001, and expressing its determination to prevent all such acts.

Resolution 1373 also established the United Nations Intelligence Operations Network (known by its
acronym: U.N.I.O.N.), made up of all 15 members of the Security Council. The UNION monitors the
implementation of resolution 1373 by all States and tries to increase the capability of States to fight
terrorism.

The UNION
The Committee consists of all 15 members of the Security Council. The Chairman and Vice-Chairmen of
the Committee were elected by members of the Council following the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001).
S/2001/935

One new Vice-Chairman (from Greece), was elected following the departure of Angola from the Security
Council at the end of 2004.

The CTC chairmanship passed from His Excellency Sir Jeremy Greenstock, United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland, to His Excellency Mr. Inocencio F. Arias of Spain on 4 April 2003.
S/PRST/2003/3

On 28 May 2004, the chairmanship then temporarily passed to His Excellency Mr. Alexander V. Konuzin,
Charg d'affaires a.i. of the Russian Federation before being handed over to His Excellency Mr. Andrey I.
Denisov, the Permanent Representative as of 3 August 2004, for a period ending on 31 December 2004.
S/2004/436, BIO/3587. The Russian Federation will retain the chairmanship until 31 March 2005.

CHAIRMAN:
Russian
His Excellency Mr. Andrey I. Denisov
Federation

VICE-CHAIRMEN:
His Excellency Abdallah Baali Algeria
His Excellency Adamantios Vassilakis Greece
His Excellency Ronaldo Mota Sardenberg Brazil

The UNION through the CTED is advised by experts in all areas covered by UNSCR 1373 (2001).
Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED)
 Open Letter to the United Nations
January 25, 2005

Ambassador Andrey Denisov

Chair, UNION
Your Excellency,

We are writing on the eve of the meeting of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee
(CTC) in Almaty, Kazakhstan to ask that you use this opportunity to raise greater awareness
among your partners in the region about the importance of respect for human rights in
counter terror measures.

As countries across the world and in Central Eurasia increasingly turn their attention and
resources to counter terrorism measures, it is essential to reaffirm states obligation to protect
human rights in this work. As the leading global body on counter terrorism, the CTC sets the
standards for work in this field and, as per Security Council Resolution 1456, has an obligation
to ensure respect for human rights in counter terrorism efforts by member states. We believe
it is crucial for you to exercise leadership at the meeting in Almaty because the region has
faced horrific acts of terrorism but is also home to governments that that commit serious
human rights violations in the context of counter terror measures.

The recently released report of the High Level Panel on Threats noted that the global counter
terrorism effort has in some instances corroded the very values that terrorists target: human
rights and the rule of law and has called attention to the vital need for a legal framework that
is respectful of civil liberties and human rights in this international effort.

Governments have the right and obligation to protect their citizens from terrorism and to
conduct investigations into terrorist acts in order to identify those responsible and bring them
to justice. In that effort, governments must defend the very principles that terrorism and
violence assault. In prosecuting the alleged perpetrators, governments must themselves
uphold the rule of law, including their international human rights commitments, many of which
remain absolute even in times of the greatest national emergency.

We look to you to reinforce this approach in your discussions with partners in the region, and
in particular with Uzbekistan and Russia, two countries that arguably have faced the most
lethal terrorist attacks in the region but that also have poor human rights records. Below we
explain how the experience of these two countries is illustrative of the dangers of weakening
human rights while combating terrorism.
UNION Overview
The Public Face
1.17 Agency Name U.N.I.O.N.
(United Nations Intelligence Operations Network)
1.18 Agency Home Office Location Decentralized offices spread throughout major cities
within the Agencys home region.
1.19 Public Knowledge of Agency Spotty, The general populace knows the Agency exists in
some form or another, but is unsure of its mission,
function, or operational parameters. Agency operations are
known as much by rumor as by reputation. When the
Agencys operatives are the hunters in an area pursuit, the
exposure threshold is set to 20.

Specialist Manpower
1.20 Specialist Recruitment Parameters Through; The Agency takes great interest in all aspects of
the specialists life before approaching them. Beyond
background checks and surveillance, a specialist may be
kidnapped, interrogated or blackmailed before being
accepted.
1.21 Specialist Preparation Parameters None; The Agency doesnt provide its specialists with any
operational or espionage training. Specialists are expected
to be either self-sufficient or adequately prepared for
covert operations before recruitment.
1.22 Special Numbers Lynchpins; The Agency maintains a small stable of highly
trained and trusted specialists, usually at the home office.
Commonly, these characters are civilian aides or analysts
who are either too valuable or untrained to be released into
the field. (7-10 specialists)
 Leverage
1.23 Agency Home Region Western Europe; Atlantic-bordered European countries
west of the Alps, including Belgium, Denmark, France,
Great Britain, Iceland, Ireland, Portugal, The Netherlands,
Spain, and Sweden.
1.24 Agency Regional Languages Western Europe; Danish, Dutch, English, French, Gaelic,
German, Icelandic, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
1.25 Agency Spheres of Influence Leverage / Resources
Other Regions Influence Quality Disposition
Africa = Friendly Business Average Neutral
Government Excellent Helpful
The entire African continent, Intelligence Good Friendly
including Cape Verde and Law Average Neutral
Madagascar. Military Good Friendly
Society Poor Unfriendly
Underworld Average Neutral
Asia = Neutral Business Average Neutral
Central, Eastern and Southeast Asia, Government Average Neutral
including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Intelligence Good Friendly
Burma, Cambodia, China, Laos, Law Average Neutral
India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Military Poor Unfriendly
Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Society Poor Unfriendly
Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Underworld Shoddy Hostile
Central Europe = Friendly Business Average Neutral
Continental and Mediterranean Government Excellent Helpful
Europe east of the alps and west of Intelligence Good Friendly
Poland, including Austria, Bosnia Law Average Neutral
and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Czech Military Good Friendly
Republic, Germany, Greece, Finland, Society Poor Unfriendly
Hungary, Italy, Norway, Slovakia, Underworld Average Neutral
and Switzerland.
Eastern Europe and Russia = Neutral Business Average Neutral
The Baltic States and Europe east of Government Good Friendly
the Carpathians, including Armenia, Intelligence Poor Unfriendly
Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Chechnya, Law Average Neutral
Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Military Poor Unfriendly
Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Society Average Neutral
and the Ukraine. Underworld Shoddy Hostile
Latin America = Hostile Business Poor Unfriendly
Central America and the Caribbean, Government Average Neutral
including the Bahamas, Belize, Costa Intelligence Poor Unfriendly
Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Law Shoddy Hostile
El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Military Shoddy Hostile
Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Society Poor Unfriendly
Mexico, Panama, and Trinidad- Underworld Average Neutral
Tobago.
Middle East = Hostile Business Average Neutral
The eastern Mediterranean, Arabian Government Average Neutral
Peninsula and Gulf States, including Intelligence Shoddy Hostile
Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Law Poor Unfriendly
Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, Military Shoddy Hostile
Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Society Poor Unfriendly
Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Underworld Poor Unfriendly
Yemen.
 North America = Friendly Business Good Friendly
Government Excellent Helpful
Canada, Greenland, and the United Intelligence Good Friendly
States and territories (Alaska, Guam, Law Average Neutral
Hawaii, and Puerto Rico). Military Average Neutral
Society Poor Unfriendly
Underworld Average Neutral
Oceania = Neutral Business Average Neutral
Government Good Friendly
Australia, French Polynesia, Intelligence Excellent Helpful
Indonesia, Malaysia, Micronesia, Law Good Friendly
Papua New Guinea, Philippines, New Military Average Neutral
Zealand, Singapore, and the South Society Shoddy Hostile
Pacific. Underworld Average Neutral
South America = Hostile Business Shoddy Hostile
Government Poor Unfriendly
The entire South American continent Intelligence Average Neutral
and the Falkland Islands. Law Poor Unfriendly
Military Poor Unfriendly
Society Average Neutral
Underworld Shoddy Hostile
Western Europe = Home Region Business Good Friendly
Government Good Friendly
Atlantic-bordered European countries Intelligence Excellent Helpful
west of the Alps, including Belgium, Law Good Friendly
Denmark, France, Great Britain, Military Excellent Helpful
Iceland, Ireland, Portugal, The Society Average Neutral
Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden. Underworld Average Neutral
1.27 Agency Stations in Each Region Security HQ Type
Rating
Africa 7 Embassy; 2 small compounds (2-4 buildings)
Asia 4 Filed Office; A single midsized building
Central Europe 7 Embassy; A small town (21-30 buildings)
Eastern Europe And Russia 4 Field Office; 2 small warehouses
Latin America 1 Underground Cell; A single 3 bedroom house
Middle East 1 Underground Cell; A small set of caves
North America 7 Embassy; 5 small compounds (5-10 buildings)
Oceania 4 Field Office; 2 small skyscraper (10-25 floors)
South America 1 Underground Cell; A small barn with a loft.
Western Europe 10 Agency HQ; Seafloor Dome
 The Operational Face
2.10 Agency Stated Intent Advising (Government, Civilian, other agencies)
Collection (of information, lost items)
Investigation (of individuals or events)
Stability (national and Global)
2.11 Agent Style Low-Key; The agencys staff tends to adopt subdued
clothing and demeanors, in keeping with working for a
truly secret organization. Likewise, operations tend to be
carried out with as much discretion as possible.
2.12 Agent Limits and Indulgences Apology is Policy; The first rule is do not get caught.
Agents can expect a wink and a nod when they break the
law or violate government policy, so long as they dont
harm any of the citizens theyre supposed to be protecting.
However, any operation that results in harm to the
agencys parent culture or government results in severe
consequences for unlucky agents who cant cover up their
errors.
2.13 Recruit Induction Parameters Offer of a Lifetime; Once the agency identifies a
prospective recruit, the agency carefully reveals itself to
him and offers him the option to join. Those who turn
away are blacklisted and receive no further contact from
the agency under any circumstances.
2.14 Recruit Preparation Average; With roughly 10:1 recruit-instructor ratio, each
recruit receives enough dedicated attention to ensure a
basic level of education across the board.
2.15 Recruit Numbers Satellite Training Center (16-25 recruits)
2.16 Available Departments Multiple Schemes; Standard Departments, Counter-
Intelligence, Unique Departments
2.17 Agency Rank Structure Military-Derived
 The Private Face
3.11 Agency Actual Intent Maintain the Balance, Develop Shadow Empire
3.12 Agency Methodology Stealth; The agency prefers a minimal body count,
operating with covert means whenever possible. Fixers are
the heroes of the establishment; soldiers are regulated to
training camps and black ops squads.
3.13 Operative Recruitment Parameters Spy Games; The agency recruits operatives by subjecting
them to a series of small challenges, often involving at
least one chase scene, one back-alley fight, and one
situation where hirelings enter the agents residence.
3.14 Operative Numbers On-Call Teams (26 40 Operatives)
3.15 Agency Forte Master Students, +2 circumstance bonus with any one
education check. Only may be used once per game.
3.16 Agency Finances Average; 2 bundles per agent
Max Item/Weapon = BP 40
Max Gadget/Vehicle = GP 20
Mission Code Yellow = 15 BP, 2 GP
Mission Code Red = 25 BP, 4 GP
Mission Code Black = 50 BP, 6 GP

"Terrorism is a global threat with global effects; ... its

consequences affect every aspect of the United Nations
agenda from development to peace to human rights and the
rule of law. By its very nature, terrorism is an assault on
the fundamental principles of law, order, human rights, and
the peaceful settlement of disputes upon which the United
Nations is established. The United Nations has an
indispensable role to play in providing the legal and
organizational framework within which the international
campaign against terrorism can unfold".

Handler Manpower
4.8 Agency Response Time Varies depending on region
4.9 Handler Promotion Parameters Success; The agency values successfully completed
missions above all else, promoting the first agents who
meet a certain quota. Failures may be either discarded or
counted against an agents kill count.
4.10 Handler Preparation Informal Training; The agency expects the handlers peers
and superiors to impart their wisdom as a matter of course,
relying upon the synergy of teamwork to ensure his
training.
4.11 Handler Numbers Command By Phone; Agents frequently do not meet with
their handlers for several missions at a stretch, and when
such meetings do occur, theyre to brief and impersonal to
touch on anything short of most dire problems facing the
agency. (1 handler per 100-150 agent teams)
 The Back Story
5.13 Agency Origins War On Terror; To counter growing terrorist threats.
5.14 Agency Historical Profile Agency Visibility = Quiet
Agency Notice = 1 operation in 1,000
5.15 Agency Cover Up Method Conspiracy; The agency relies upon its subverted resources
to cover its activities.
5.16 Dirty Secret Secret Victim Knowledge
Illegal Allied Foreign Agency Internal
Surveillance Body Staff
5.17 Control Recruitment Parameters Known Quantities; Controls are recruited from within both
agencys field operatives and administrators, with
candidates from each region given equal consideration.
5.18 Control Preparation None; Controls are expected to be familiar with agency
protocols and procedures prior to recruitment. Either the
agency screens prospective Controls with extensive
theoretical and practical tests, or only recruits known
quantities.
5.19 Control Numbers Bureaucracy = Partnership
Number of Controls = 2 - 3