Aegis Goals
Overview
Aegis came together in the face of one single, unprecedented threat: alien invasion. Some might argue that invasion is too strong a term. No large-scale battles have been fought, no armies flood the streets, no flying saucers hover over the White House. Certainly, at this point, there is no invasion in conventional terms. However, since we discovered the truth about aliens among us we have known that they do not have our best interests at heart. What else could we expect? They are, after all, entirely different sentient species, with their own morals, beliefs and goals. They care for themselves just as we care for ourselves. We do not fault them for their ambitions or for their needs, nor do we support them. We fight for ourselves, for as a species that is all that we can ever do.
Aegis stands as the United States' first line of defence against the alien menace. Whatever else happens, whatever missions we undertake, whatever else we do, we should not forget that our primary mission is the defence of the nation against our foes, whoever they might be. When a new operative, agent or researcher joins a Cell, they swear an oath. They promise to hold their tongues, to never reveal to the public the truth about the war that threatens us all. They also swear to protect that same public from this insidious threat, no matter what the cost, personally or publicly. Make no mistake, joining Aegis is just like joining an army. It means that you are willing to put your life, your livelihood, and your reputation on the line in order to save your people and your country.

Source: Aegis Handbook, published by Eden Studios

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