The Consortium, is an organization that exists in the Syphon Filter Franchise. Referred to as the International Arms Consortium by Vladimir Nevainair, this shadowy group is responsible for overseeing The Agency's activities as well as the distribution of the Syphon Filter Virus as well as the advanced version known as The Omega Strain. Originally thought to have been led by Vince Hadden, the real leader was Mihai Niculescu who was revealed to be the true face behind the Syphon Filter Conspiracy as well as the man Mara Aramov truly reported to.