[X] Plan: This is what Ciaran would do.
-[X] Use public outrage to bring down Armand and cripple Republic Intelligence by embroiling them in controversies that will disrupt their ability to function.
--[X] Fake a CI assassination of deserters going horribly wrong and use various news outlets to stir up a controversy.
-[X] Then kill Armand, taking advantage of the heightened public scrutiny to ensure his downfall is noticed by everyone with a holonet connection.
--[X] Have the assassin wear the stolen CI armor and be "discovered," creating the illusion of a traitor within the ranks of Republic Intelligence.
-[X] After Armand's death, have someone act as a Cryptanalysis Department whistleblower and break the news about the actions of the Covert Ops troopers, making sure to implicate as much of the command structure as possible so that Armand cannot be used as a convenient scapegoat.
[X] Kill Armand, but use the opportunity for a plan to weaken Republic Intelligence.
-[X] Have the assassin wear the stolen CI armor and be "discovered," creating the illusion of a traitor within the ranks of Republic Intelligence.