So I, like many others I expect, thought Dare was ONI Section 3.
Turns out she is Section 1, as seen here.
So she is much higher up and more imprtant than I had realised. Apperently yet more impenetrable aswell (background wise, gentlemen).
The difference?
Section 1: The main intelligence-gathering section, and the foremost provider of electronic intelligence for the UNSC. Covenant ship movements and force deployment, evacuation notices for colonies, deletion of data for secrecy purposes, and much more are all done by Section 1.
Section 3: The top-secret projects division of ONI. They are responsible for the SPARTAN-II project, the NOVA project, and many other "black ops" programs. The secrets possessed by ONI are the key to Earth's continued survival, for the Covenant cannot be beaten with military forces alone. Though a few of Section III's programs are well known and prominent for their success and diverse victories, the Marines and brass of the UNSC treat most with contempt.
Descriptions from Halopedia.
Just found it interesting and thought Id share.
[Edited on 08.21.2009 5:24 PM PDT]