Interrogation

Interrogations are a valuable skill set within the Imperial Security Bureau. Interrogations are used to obtain confessions and critical information. Members of the Imperial Security Bureau have priority on interrogations but may only assist with force-sensitive interrogations. They have been sanctioned by Imperial High Command to utilize experimental interrogation methods when necessary. Interrogations may last a maximum of 20 minutes.

Information Extraction Tactics

Be cordial with the subject, at least at first. Give them a chance to comply with Imperial demands before harm is done to them; get them comfortable. A slip of the tongue is sometimes more valuable than any prepared answer. Be aware of how you come off to others, find what the subject responds to, and latch on to it.

If the subject feels they are in control, they will be more willing to let things slip that they otherwise wouldn't. Conducting an aggressive interrogation is a line that cannot be uncrossed and can be done with the greatest caution. All interrogation subjects are uniquely different. Make sure to understand their personality to create the best path of information gathering. Some subjects won't break under pressure when it's only them being affected, or some will; you must find the best method to gather intelligence from your subject.

Levels of Force

The Levels of Force must be followed at all times during any interrogation.

Level One - Questioning
Merely asking questions about the subject, usually only for the introduction.
Level Two - Bargaining
Be more forceful with your questioning and try to identify what they desire. Try offering this to them in exchange for information.
Level Three - Threatening
Threaten the subject or related associated individuals' safety to extract information. Do not be afraid to get descriptive.
Level Four - Willbreaking
Putting the subject under severe mental stress and removing their resistance to traditional interrogation methods.
Level Five - Torture
Using limited, enhanced methods of interrogation to achieve the required result. Only use with actively non-compliant subjects.

Enhanced Interrogation

Interrogators must /roll after every action taken toward the subject while using an enhanced interrogation method. Do not utilize more than 3 tactics during an interrogation. Ensure you are always following the Levels of Force.

Devices

These devices are to be used as a tool in extracting information from non-compliant subjects. All tools are single use unless stated otherwise.

Lie Detector - Level 2
A device used by interrogators to verify the truth by scanning a sentient being for any biological indicators of possible lying. Works on all yes or no questions once used. Special trained forces may counter roll to falsify results.
Brain-Stem Jack - Level 2
A device that was inserted into the brain stem painlessly. When inserted, it can be used to extract certain data. It has the use of scrambling the brain and unscrambling the brain.
Sonic Generators - Level 4
Devices built specifically to assault the auditory senses of organic beings who were not equipped with proper ear protection.
Spy-Killer - Level 4
A small explosive was implanted into the personnel's brain. Used for rebels that are turned into spies.
Energy Prod - Level 5
A tool used for torture that sends electric shock waves through the target. Can be used up to three times before becoming lethal. Especially useful on droids, lethal on aquatic sentient species.
Carbon Freeze - Level 5
The freezing of living subjects in carbonite was torture; the process was excruciating, and the victim was placed in a form of stasis hibernation while still experiencing a form of consciousness. Used for post-interrogation transport.

Drugs

These chemicals are to be used as a tool in extracting information from non-compliant subjects.

Sleep Inducer - Level 4
It makes a subject fall asleep and not wake up for an allotted time. Useful for transporting uncooperative subjects.
Savorium Herb [Smilers] - Level 4
It makes one submissive and happy. Useful to create “false” trust.
Avabush Spice - Level 4
When used properly works as a low-grade truth serum; it does not cause sleepiness. Works only for up to three yes or no questions.
Deraformine [Fake Death] - Level 4
Causes the subject to go into a near death experience.
Dimalium-6 [Brainwashing Serum] - Level 4
It allows one to brainwash someone with the use of a certain keyword. Used for creating sleeper agents.
Skirtopanol [Truth Serum] - Level 5
Once given it makes the subject tell only the truth. Only to be used after using other options, can cause cardiac arrest [if the /roll is below 50, only 1 assist permitted. Medical assistance may revive the subject, however it will still count as failed.]. If successful, the subject will be forced to answer the next three questions truthfully.
Mangoriza - Level 5
A drug used in Chemical Torture. Causes the subject to feel like they are burning internally until a cure is injected.
Xebonica - Level 5
A drug used in Chemical Torture. Causes the subject to feel like they are freezing internally until a cure is injected.

Torture Techniques

Torture should never be overused as it can easily kill the subject. Always threaten them and provide them with a chance.
For more effective methods, the use of special forces (e.g. DeathTroopers, Imperial Commandos) is encouraged.

Blow - Level 5
Physically punching, kicking, etc. the targets until the information is shown.
Bone Breaking - Level 5
One way to torture the victim was to break one or more bones in her or his body. Some bones hurt more than others when broken.
Chemical Torment - Level 5
Using a chemical agent [Drugs] to induce pain and retrieve information from a subject. Use either Mangrozia or Xebonica.
Cutting - Level 5
Creating cuts on the subject with any number of objects to get information.
Electric Shock - Level 5
The action of sending any amount of electric current through a person.
Flames - Level 5
The use of fire to interrogate.

Interrogation Scenario Guide

The following scenarios are examples of what intel you'd be looking for, each having its own set of questions.
These scenarios are just examples, you may choose a different approach during your interrogation.

Scenario One - Rebellion/Insurgent Attack

- Summary -

Personal information
Military bases/operations
Command structure
Logistics and equipment

- Example Questions -

What is your name and rank?
Where is your base of operations?
Who is your superior officer?
Where do you get your supplies from?

Scenario Two - Spy/Infiltrator

- Summary -

Personal information
How they infiltrated
Damages & information
Their employer

- Example Questions -

What is your real name?
How did you gain access here?
What information have you stolen?
Who do you work for?

Scenario Three - Traitor/Deserter

- Summary -

Understand the situation
Any leakage of information
Convincing back into the Empire

- Example Questions -

Why did you do what you did?
Did you leak any information you had on you?
Would you be willing to re-join the Empire?

Scenario Four - Base Commander/Officer

- Summary -

Personal information
Installations purpose
Personnel strength
Military operations

- Example Questions -

What is your name and rank?
What was the purpose of your installation?
How well were your men trained?
Did you have any plans for military operations?

Scenario Five - Smuggler

- Summary -

Their cargo
Any reason to smuggle
How they smuggled

- Example Questions -

What was your cargo?
Why did you attempt to smuggle?
How did you attempt to smuggle?

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