Security Service of the Federation

The Security Service of the Federation, more commonly known as just the Security Service, is the principal security agency of Vyzera responsible for counter-terrorism, counter-intelligence, surveillance, among others. The service is seen as an all-purpose security service with important internal security roles, with its operations having been expanded by each executive administration. The agency succeeds the former infamous security agency, the State Security Collective. Currently, the Security Service is headquartered in the Hunley District within Gloria, a central government hub inside the nation's capital.

The agency is considered to be an integral part of the national security apparatus, partaking in many national crises and engaging in various internal operations. The service maintains its own security forces under its Mobile Operations Corps separate from the Civil Guard and the military, organized into various divisions and brigades. These security forces are often deployed to control rebellions in Vyzera's outer colonies, which are less integrated into the federation. Distinctly, the Mobile Operations Corps is more responsible with wide-scale riot control, suppression of insurrection, and reinforcement of other law enforcement units. Meanwhile, the Civil Guard partakes in rural policing, close protection, and environmental preservation.

Special units of the Security Service are considered to be simultaneously forceful and efficient.

Counterintelligence
The competition of intelligence agencies within the galactic community, especially between Antark and Vyzera, has prompted the emphasis on counterintelligence and counterespionage. As one of the primary responsibilities undertaken by the Security Service, the counterintelligence arm of the Security Service is perhaps the most well-manned and well-funded part of the agency. The Security Service has reported that various individuals working in Vyzera's sensitive technological labs and military groups have attempted to pass information onto other nations, who have been caught. In one high profile case, a geoengineer working on sensitive terraforming projects on the Zyo space station was caught passing on vital engineering information to the Antark Confederacy's General Security Directorate.

Counterterrorism
With the enormous scale of the Vyzeran superstate, terrorist groups which prey upon social divisions and political controversy spring up in droves. With several terrorist incidents leading to planetary calamities and heavy civilian loss of life, proactive measures needed to be taken by the Vyzeran security apparatus. The challenge prompted the Vyzeran government to invest heavily into counterterrorism. Each year, the Security Service prevents hundreds of attempted terrorist attacks throughout its territory. However, they are not always successful; the Agnes biological bomb attack and Hemera colony massacre bypassed counterterrorism efforts despite prior warning.

Surveillance
The Security Service of the Federation engages in surveillance of high-risk populations accused of committing serious crimes. Their methods include electronic surveillance, physical surveillance, data surveillance, and others. The Security Service is believed to operate a large network of surveillance stations and specialists throughout Vyzera's colonies, calling into question personal liberties of people.