Teiko Special Advisory Board

The Teiko Special Advisory Board (TSAB) is the principal intelligence-gathering agency of the Government of Teiko. TSAB is the collective term for all departments handling different fields such as foreign intelligence, counter-terrorism intelligence, military intelligence, economic data and others. While TSAB's main function has evolved mostly concerning safety and security, it still sends in reports spanning several societal spheres such as education, culture, health and economics. The TSAB commissioner is a member of the Teiko National Security Council as well as the Cabinet of Teiko and is responsible for sending in analysis and reports when needed or called to. TSAB is the most classified, diverse and secretive agency of the Government of Teiko.

In 2010, a case was filed against the TSAB which has reached the Supreme Court of Teiko regarding the non-consensual surveillance and invasion of right to privacy. TSAB denied the allegations and the case was laid to rest due to lack of evidence. In 2014 however, whistleblower Edward Snowden has revealed that TSAB is one of the several organizations across the world along with the Central Intelligence Agency that collects cellular and communications data through illegal surveillance.

Responsibilities
The official function of the Teiko Special Advisory Board has evolved throughout the years. Upon its creation in 1948, its main task was to provide support and advice to the Cabinet of Teiko regarding specialized problems in economics, rehabilitation and development. Since then, its main function has been revolving around information gathering.

History
The Teiko Special Advisory Board was created on May 15, 1948 in Kaijo. In its initial form, the TSAB is composed of twelve board memebers coming from different sectors which shall serve as senior advisers to the Cabinet of Teiko. TSAB took its current form right after the Korean War were members were required to gather data regarding an imminent attack against the country. TSAB was finally formalized in 1958 and was later included in the 1986 Teiko constitution.

Headquarters
Takamagahara is one of the most famous government buildings in Teiko due to its unique design. It has been portrayed many times in different films and although the Takamagahara refers merely to the building, it has also been used to refer to the Teiko Special Advisory Board and its constituents itself. The name Takamagahara which means Plain of High Heaven is taken from a Japanese mythology. Its employees also operate from Teiko embassies and many other locations around the world.