The MIDA coup was afterwards criticized for its
shortsightedness. In an organization that was notorious for
its long ranging policies and politicking, the coup was very
short-lived: MIDA never seriously accounted for the UEG's
overwhelming superiority in ground forces and warships. In
fact, they never attempted to take over the Marathon, which
was nearing completion and would have made a very powerful
weapon. The Marathon's massive size made it invulnerable to
most normal space attacks, and it would have made a very
stable weapons platform.

After the failed coup, the leaders of MIDA were executed for
their crimes, and the political organization was banned in all
forms.

The organization has survived as an underground terrorist
organization, and remains active to this day. In its
underground state, it fosters terrorism throughout Sol, and
due to its spectacular funding and excellent personnel, it has
grown to be one of the most feared terrorist groups active
anywhere in Sol.

Considering the veritable swiss-army-knife of abilities possessed by Destiny's exotic scout rifle, the MIDA Multi Tool, the weapon would appear to be an excellent tool for guerrilla warfare, especially a guerrilla organization with spectacular funding. Seem more than coincidental? Have any other fun bungie acronyms?