They were funded but an example of power would have to be indicated to the world. There something would strike out, harshly removing a world leader, leaving no calling card but everybody would know. Their act of doing would prove their point and their point was absolute power.

They were funded but an example of power would have to be indicated to the world.  There something would strike out, harshly removing a world leader, leaving no calling card but everybody would know.  Their act of doing would prove their point and their point was absolute power.