Marshal Service

Created in 2095 by the United Nations, the Marshal Service was established to act as a World Police Organisation. By taking personnel and resources from established organisations such as Interpol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a powerful federal police organisation was established for Earth – and later – for Poseidon.

Member states were soon bound by the GEO charter, and the Marshal Service became the enforcer of that charter. Marshals are empowered to search, seize and arrest at will. It is said that they wield the powers of Judge, Jury and Executioner, and their Magistrates have the utmost trust in them.

There are Marshal Service offices in all major Poseidon settlements. Marshals act as liaisons between the citizens and the GEO. Marshals primarily investigate violations of certain GEO statues and collect evidence in cases in which the GEO may be an interested party; Organised crime – gambling, loan-sharking, infiltration of legitimate business, racketeering, money laundering, arson and killing for hire, extortion and smuggling – all are a major focus.

Planetwide there are 24 Marshals. Each one commands one or more deputy marshals and has complete authority over local controls.

Two Haven agencies falling under the Marshal Service that are of special note are the Computer Analyses Team and the Evidence Discover Squad. The Computer Analysis Team provides assistance to any officer in the search and seizure of computer evidence. Evidence Discovery Squads, known as Ed Squads, are highly trained and well-equipped AND who are attached to each district office. Ed Squads specialise in organising and conducting major evidence recovery operations.