Name: Al-Samad Origin: Middle East Founded: 1989 (?) (Exact Date Unknown) Organization: Classified Terrorists by the US, Canada, the EU, Australia, Israel, and Japan

Intel:

A terrorist organization that arose in the late 1980's, Al-Samad's operations have spread from the Middle East to cells throughout major European and North American cities. Though small in scale, Al-Samad holds strong to its militant and extremist views, and has shown itself intent on expansion and recruitment, seeking any means necessary to achieve its goals. Their figurehead and chief financier is the Sheikh Ali Shaheed, who has claimed responsibility for shooting down a civilian airliner in the Middle East with a prototype missile manufactured by Halbech.

Al-Samad soldiers are loyal, but not generally well-trained. Elite agents amongst the ranks of the organization (usually identified by red ski masks) have better training and weapons than the rank and file. Al-Samad's danger lies in their numbers, and their quick response time in calling out alarms and alerting the rest of their cells of any intruders. They are usually armed with dated assault rifles.

Al-Samad has recently purchased several state-of-the-art security systems for use in protecting their bases of operations... an agent infiltrating their bases may want to stock up on EMP devices or counter-surveillance gear if they wish to remain undetected.


Intel Locations (3):

• Graybox (Graybox) -- Gained from Westridge when you talk to him after completing your orientation, or gained from Westridge during your first mission briefing.
• Saudi Arabia (Safehouse) -- Purchased from clearinghouse.
• Saudi Arabia (Investigate Jizan Weapon Stockpile) -- Found in briefcase near radio tower.