Litter Drifter Government Ministry Espionage - Planning Guide
Litter Drifter Government Ministry Espionage
Complete preparation guide for government espionage scenario
Comprehensive facilitation guidance for Litter Drifter Government Ministry Espionage featuring USB-propagating nation-state worm, government operations surveillance, diplomatic intelligence collection, and geopolitical targeting affecting national security during active conflict.
1. Quick Reference
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Malmon | Litter Drifter (Bug/Flying dual-type) |
| Difficulty Tier | Tier 3 (Expert) |
| Scenario Variant | Nation-State: Ukrainian Government Ministry |
| Organizational Context | Ministry of Digital Infrastructure: 180 employees, national cybersecurity policy, NATO coordination |
| Primary Stakes | National security + Critical infrastructure + Government communications + International relations |
| Recommended Formats | Full Game / Advanced Challenge |
| Essential NPCs | Minister Dr. Olena Petrov, Major Alexei Kozlov (Cybersecurity Director), Maria Doroshenko (Senior Policy Analyst) |
| Optional NPCs | Colonel Viktor Shevchenko (Intelligence Liaison), NATO Cybersecurity Representative, Foreign Intelligence Analyst |
Scenario Hook
Ministry is coordinating cybersecurity policy before Friday NATO summit when IT staff notice USB malware targeting Ukrainian-language systemsβadvanced nation-state worm propagates through removable media, collecting intelligence on government operations and strategic planning during geopolitical conflict.
Victory Condition
Team identifies USB-propagating nation-state surveillance through removable media analysis, protects government strategic communications from continued intelligence collection, ensures NATO summit coordination security, and maintains international cooperation while addressing geopolitical targeting during active conflict.
2-12. [Complete Planning Structure]
Opening: βItβs Monday morning at the Ministry of Digital Infrastructure. Minister Dr. Olena Petrov is coordinating national cybersecurity policy before Fridayβs NATO summit. But Cybersecurity Director Major Kozlov reports government staff received suspicious USB devices containing sophisticated malware specifically targeting Ukrainian-language systems and government networks. Foreign adversaries are systematically collecting intelligence on government operations, diplomatic planning, and strategic communications during active geopolitical conflict.β
Key NPCs:
- Minister Dr. Olena Petrov: Government leader balancing NATO coordination with security incident
- Major Alexei Kozlov: Cybersecurity director investigating geopolitical malware targeting
- Maria Doroshenko: Policy analyst with compromised strategic planning communications
Response Options:
- USB device isolation and government system security protocols (DC 12)
- Strategic communications protection and intelligence liaison coordination (DC 14)
- NATO summit participation decision under nation-state surveillance (DC 15)
Learning Objectives:
- USB malware targeting government infrastructure
- National security operations protection from geopolitical intelligence collection
- Nation-state government targeting during diplomatic events
- International coordination and intelligence sharing
- Strategic response to active conflict cyber operations
MITRE ATT&CK:
- T1091 (Removable Media Replication), T1025 (Data from Removable Media), T1005 (Government Intelligence Collection)
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