The @MEDA was formed in 2046 to coordinate Gate defense across the Middle East, protecting both holy sites and vital oil routes. It combines military structure with a cultural and religious mandate. Its leadership insists that defending land, faith, and lifelines are inseparable duties. @MEDA operates independently, cooperating with the @GGA on shared standards but refusing to place its command structure under outside control.
The Sacred Guardianship Corps is the agency’s most visible branch. Its Breaker teams protect holy sites and cultural landmarks across the region. They deploy specialized @KHATIM arrays designed for dense urban terrain, ensuring Gates near shrines, mosques, or temples are sutured without heavy damage. Their Breakers swear vows to defend these locations, which gives them high moral standing in their communities.
The Desert and Oil Commands manage large-scale mechanized units. These forces protect pipelines, refineries, and desert transport corridors. They are trained for rapid strikes, using armored convoys and mobile suture yards. Oil infrastructure is classified as high-priority because of the catastrophic risks if Breaks overtake it. These commands coordinate with civilian engineers to fortify facilities and build evacuation networks.
Strategic leadership rests with the Council of Custodians, a body of appointed officials drawn from multiple states. The council frames decisions as cultural and historical obligations, not just military actions. This helps keep @MEDA’s authority accepted across borders, even among rival governments. Breakers are treated as guardians rather than soldiers, and their oaths are recognized as binding moral contracts.
Relic policy is strict and secretive. @MEDA is rumored to hold relic vaults beneath old fortresses and oil complexes, where recovered items are studied and secured. Officially, relics are logged and tuned into @Seal Keys at regional suture yards. The agency does share selected data with the @GGA but withholds direct access to its reserves. Foreign intelligence often accuses @MEDA of stockpiling relic weapons, which the council denies.
By 2060, @MEDA is seen as disciplined and unshakable. Its operations are sometimes slower than other blocs due to its council structure, but its conviction and authority among local populations are unmatched. Internationally, it is respected for its stability, though criticized for secrecy and relic control.
Grand Custodian Farid Al-Mansour (Age 63)
Leader of the Council of Custodians. Guides @MEDA policy and ensures that Gate defense aligns with cultural and religious responsibilities. Known for balancing competing state interests while keeping the authority unified.
Custodian Layla Haddad (Age 51)
Deputy council leader and chief liaison with the @GGA. Oversees diplomacy, intelligence sharing, and joint-tasking agreements. Advocates for independence while maintaining cooperation when global standards require it.
Commander Yusuf Rahmani (Age 47)
Head of the Sacred Guardianship Corps. Commands Breaker teams assigned to holy sites. Trains them in urban defense doctrine with emphasis on precision and minimal civilian harm. Enforces strict adherence to vows.
General Hadi Qureshi (Age 55)
Leads the Desert and Oil Commands. Responsible for protecting oil infrastructure and desert corridors. Oversees mechanized strike groups and mobile suture yards. Known for decisive operations against Gates near critical resources.
Dr. Samira Najeeb (Age 44)
Director of Relic Studies. Runs @MEDA’s relic vaults and @Seal Key labs. Manages audits and tuning processes while denying external access to stockpiles. Accused internationally of hoarding relic weapons.
Sheikh Omar Darwish (Age 59)
Religious advisor to the Council. Works with local clerics and leaders to integrate faith-based authority into Breaker vows. His presence ensures @MEDA’s actions are seen as legitimate across communities.
Colonel Kareem Abbas (Age 50)
Chief of Training and Discipline. Manages academies where new Breakers and officers are prepared. Sets moral and combat codes for @MEDA members, with frequent evaluations and renewals of vows.