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Background
As the secrets of the ancient civilizations of Mars and Vulcan were
gradually uncovered at the end of the 19th century, it became apparent
to some that the technology being introduced to the Victorian world
could be disruptive of society. To prevent this from occurring,
Her Majesty's government created the Ministry of Intelligence, Bureau B
(MI-B).
This organization monitors all
extraterrestrial artifacts coming into Britain, as well as all
researchers, antiquarians, collectors, dealers and merchants dealing in
such artifacts. Of late, the agents of the bureau have taken to
wearing black suits as a sort of "badge of office." The
location of the agency's headquarters is secret, but is rumored to
masquerade as an ice cream shop.
In addition to its duties in policing
the high-tech artifact trade, MI-B also investigates paranormal phenomena.
The agency maintains its own stable of Empaths and has, of late, become
embroiled in the
Wizards'
War, and it is apparent there are factions within the agency taking
both sides.
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