Cybercommand is the digital and intelligence arm of the Compact military. While its mission profile overlaps with agencies such as the CIA and MI6, its organizational structure more closely resembles that of the old Soviet KGB—insular, deeply hierarchical, and secretive. Within the Compact’s otherwise transparent and standardized military system, Cybercommand is widely considered an anomaly—operating with minimal oversight and immense discretion.
Agents often operate under deep cover, and when uniforms are worn, they are intentionally plain: no insignia, no service patches, and no identification beyond a rank code. Ranks within Cybercommand are referred to solely by pay grade (e.g., E-1, O-4) rather than by formal title. The agency’s highest-ranking officer is referred to only as the G-5, a designation rather than a name.
As of 429 IE, the G-5 is the enigmatic Zhong, who frequently coordinates with Compact Navy Regional Commander Vice Admiral Eileen Burke in matters involving counterintelligence, rogue AIs, or cross-jurisdictional threats. Cybercommand is known for its extensive monitoring of virtual systems, hyperspace transmissions, and AI activity, and for deploying agents like Serene Hermia in long-term undercover operations.
Despite its effectiveness, Cybercommand is regarded with suspicion by civilians and even fellow military branches, especially given its history of operating extralegally in moments of perceived existential threat.
Appearances: “Headspace,” Chasing Eternity, Storming Amargosa, Another Way to Die