Chapter 73: The Intelligence Gambit

In the maelstrom of global conflict, information was power, and Adav's intelligence network thrived. The "Ghadar agents," now operating as the core of India's elite national security apparatus, became silent maestros of espionage. They were ubiquitous, infiltrating supply chains, intelligence briefings, and even refugee movements across the world.

India's declared neutrality provided a unique vantage point. It allowed Adav's agents to gather intelligence from all warring factions, often by acting as seemingly benevolent intermediaries or simply by observing the flow of goods and information through India's bustling ports and communication hubs. They monitored German U-boat movements in the Indian Ocean, tracked Japanese naval deployments, and analyzed Allied military strategies.

This raw intelligence was meticulously processed by the Codex's [Global Conflict Analysis] module, providing Adav with real-time strategic insights. He selectively shared intelligence – sometimes with the Allies to gain favor or extract specific technological concessions, sometimes subtly to manipulate the flow of conflict to India's long-term benefit. For instance, information about critical Axis supply routes might be "leaked" to the Allies in exchange for blueprints of a new radar system. Conversely, data about British vulnerabilities might be subtly used to negotiate more favorable trade terms. Adav masterfully played a game of information asymmetry, ensuring India was always one step ahead, leveraging the chaos to its own strategic advantage without directly engaging in the bloodshed.