The Canaries are a rogue, paramilitary faction that functions as a highly organized international terrorist network in the world of Ravenfield. They were originally established by the Strategic Intelligence Command (SIC), which is similar to a CIA equivalent, as a covert subdivision intended for carrying out black-ops missions that would remain outside the official government records.

Origins and Foundation
The Canaries were established in 1962 as a covert division of the Strategic Intelligence Command (SIC). Their purpose was to oversee a wide range of secret projects, including psychological conditioning, brainwashing programs, and the high-profile assassinations of foreign leaders considered threats to the Federation's interests. The primary mission of the Canaries was to act as the Federation's covert arm, operating with complete freedom from official oversight. They were funded generously and trained in advanced Western military tactics, attracting operatives from elite special forces and intelligence backgrounds, which made them highly proficient in conventional warfare.

The Shift to Rogue Operations
In the early 1980s, as the leadership of the Eagle Federation moved away from aggressive covert operations, they began to distance themselves from controversial projects that could provoke international backlash. As a result, the SIC officially disbanded the Canaries, opting to halt more morally ambiguous activities. This left many operatives without clear direction, even though they were still well-funded, trained, and equipped. Rather than disband quietly, the Canaries went underground and transformed into a rogue organization. They retained their elite personnel, substantial resources, and a shadowy agenda. Although they severed their official ties, they maintained hidden alliances and networks.

Rise as an International Threat
After going rogue, the Canaries took steps to operate independently and expand their global influence. They established new headquarters in remote regions of Alderney and other secluded areas, beginning to strike covert deals with arms dealers, local militias, others nations military, Islamic Terrorist Organizations and paramilitary groups. By the early 2000s, they had become a significant power, infiltrating governments, private corporations, and key infrastructure sectors around the world. Their objective was to manipulate global events, often in direct opposition to the Eagle Federation, while advancing their own agenda for domination and profit.

Operations and Military Training
The Canaries, trained by Western forces and highly organized, employ frontal assault tactics, cyber warfare, and intelligence-based strategies in their operations. They have access to advanced weaponry, often acquired through arms deals or remnants from their previous official funding by the Eagle Federation. Their organizational structure resembles that of a paramilitary group, featuring decentralized cells that make them exceptionally challenging to track and disrupt. The ranks of their soldiers include former elite operatives, ex-military personnel, and indoctrinated members who have been trained in subterfuge, sabotage, and psychological warfare.

Hierarchy and Leadership
The Canaries are governed by a council of high-ranking officials, many of whom were once prominent figures in the SIC. These leaders consider themselves patriots, believing that the Federation’s leaders are misguided. With charismatic figureheads and influential supporters, they aim to manipulate both global and local events in order to reclaim what they see as the Federation’s “true destiny”—under their guidance, of course.

Key Operations and Ambitions
The Canaries seek to gain political influence and undermine the Federation through a combination of propaganda, terror, and covert operations. Some of their major operations include:

Influencing Government Elections: Employing intelligence methods and leverage, they aim to install officials sympathetic to their ideals in key government positions worldwide.

Sabotage and Assassination*: Targeting high-profile individuals and political leaders who threaten their vision.

Project Rebirth: An indoctrination and brainwashing initiative in which young recruits are trained and programmed for loyalty to the Canaries' agenda.

Involvement in the World of Ravenfield
The Canaries have emerged as a significant adversarial force, opposing not only the Eagle Federation but also other factions within Ravenfield, such as the Raven Union and its allied nations. They maintain a ghostly presence—always there yet elusive, constantly evolving and reappearing in unexpected places and situations. As a result, the Eagle Federation and its allies find themselves engaged in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game, trying to dismantle an organization they originally created, which has now spiraled out of control.

Modern Day Standing
Today, the Canaries represent a powerful and enigmatic force. They operate within a grey area of influence, destabilizing nations and instilling fear through advanced strategies, seemingly limitless resources, and a profound understanding of psychological and modern warfare. They embody the darker aspects of intelligence and military power—unbound by laws and constrained only by their ambition to control the Federation and shape global events to their advantage.