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Agent-of-influence A person working within the government or media of a target country to influence national policy.
Babysitter A bodyguard.
Bang and burn Demolition and sabotage operations.
Birdwatcher British Intelligence slang for a spy. Feature continues

Brush pass A brief encounter where something is passed between a case officer and an agent.
Clean Unknown to enemy intelligence.
Cobbler A spy who creates false passports, visas, and other documents.
Dangle A person who approaches an intelligence agency with the intent of being recruited to spy against their own country.
Ears only Material too secret write down.
Floater A person used just once, occasionally, or even unknowingly for an intelligence operation.
Ghoul An agent who searches obituaries and graveyards for names of the deceased for use by agents.
Musician A clandestine radio operator.
Raven A male agent employed to seduce people for intelligence purposes.
Shoe A false passport or visa.
The take Information gathered byespionage.
Uncle The HQ of any espionage service.
Wet Job An operation in which blood is shed.

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