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Meet The Overlords

Cloud 9: “You Breathe Our Air”
Sanitation Services, Atmospheric Research, Wildlife Preservation, Agriculture

The first to be granted Megacorp status, Cloud 9 began as a coalition of scientists worldwide who attempted to find a solution to the rampant pollution before the planet became uninhabitable. The solution came in the unexpected form of gigantic floating cities containing about 90% of the Earth’s remaining plant life. These ArkClouds fly near heavily industrialized areas, soaking up the pollutants and filtering them into useful energy. Thanks to Cloud 9 the world is relatively clean and smog-free (above the Divide anyway). The society of this corporation are very aloof, spending massive amounts of time in the clouds maintaining their cities to assure they remain operational. This lack of contact with the rest of the world has left them very aloof, and that isn’t even touching on the subject. They have a such a strong god-complex that every member is spliced with animal DNA, effectively creating their own myriad of hybrid creatures.

Their strange forays into extensive Transgenic Bioware leaves the public wary of them, as does their lack of Public Relations or really public anything. Though, when you are single-handedly responsible for keeping the planet clean and the air breathable you can forgo quite a lot of press.

VyTek: “Free From The Flesh”
Cyberware, Engineering, Electronic Warfare, Robotics, Matrix Systems, Nuclear Power

For most of their existence, VyTek has focused on nuclear fusion and clean energy. They powered the world for over a decade and produced many significant advances in cybernetic technology as well. However in recent years, their energy market has been fiercely contested by an upstart Megacorp (Siphon), forcing Vytek to focus more on their Cybertech in order to stay ahead. This has caused a clash in the corp as two factions have arised: The older, more conservative scientists who spent their lives working on chemistry and physics; and the newer cyber technology engineers who are labelled by their counterparts as “Tech-Fetishists.” This may be an accurate labelling as virtually no one gets in the higher echelons of this corporation these days without heavy cybernetic modifications. They are home to the feared five man teams known as “DreadSquads,” elite soldiers wearing bleeding edge, form-fitting exoskeletons.

This forward thinking Corp is all about advancing technology. Leading the charge in cybernetics and bionics, VyTek IS the cutting edge. Not one to limit themselves, they have also expanded recently into several Aerospace operations. Forays into Artificial Intelligence have yielded some fascinating results, simply results VyTek refuses to release to the public. One of the more common sights in sophisticated areas are ModPods, modular cylinders on the side of the street offering quick and easy upgrades of cybernetic body parts.

Monolith: “We Are Monolith”
Now this isn’t so much a corporation as a tyrannical dictatorship. The United States of America and its’ allies fought a brutal offensive during the Corporate Wars, but eventually decided if you can’t beat ‘em, become one of them. Monolith is the result of this, capturing nearly every industry in the country and aiding the Corporations in their war towards the latter half. Shortly after Monolith realized how powerful autonomy was, it walled itself off, literally. One massive wall (aptly dubbed “The Wall.” You’ve got to appreciate Monolith creativity) was erected around the entire country. Sure it took a lot of manpower, but when you own every business in the nation, people are pretty willing to work for you, not to mention the newly enacted police state. They have since extended this wall across the whole North American continent, and show no sign of stopping. They are the military industrial complex at its’ most extreme. Massive, mechanized tanks and heavily armored infantry make up the bulk of this war machine; an army that has no trouble drafting more footmen or converting more factories to the war effort.

The public knows they aren’t up to much good, they tell their childrens horror stories about Monolith to make them behave. That doesn’t stop them from spending their paychecks at MonoMarts and the even larger MonoMalls. Just about every mass produced consumer dream can be fulfilled at these shopping extravaganzas that sell Monolith exclusive products.

Delirium: “Happiness In Moderation”
Top-tier narcotics

This corporation has a strange dichotomy: they produce drugs and promote liberal usage of recreational narcotics, however their cities are heavily monitored and patrolled by emotionless jack-booted security teams in heavy armor called Enforcers. They’re also known to drug their own water supplies with a premium cocktail to subdue and entice their citizens. Psychotropic, Hallucinogenic, Sedative, Performance Enhancing; they’ve got it all. Mind altering substances aren’t the only drugs these guys produce though. Simsense use (and addiction) is a fast growing hobby for hungry consumers, so why not get high in digital? BTLs are one of Delirium’s top-selling products. A narcotic giant that knows what people like. If you’ve got a fix, chances are they can fix it.

They’ve run into a heap of trouble as of late. Always competing on the dark side versus the more benign (and health-conscious) Merciful Angel, Delirium was none too happy when the upstart Siphon jumped from obscurity to Megacorp status with their own brand of irresistible super substance. Constantly fighting a two-front war has forced them to tighten their grip on their own cities and rely heavily on runners. Rumors have it that they’ve entered into a partnership with Siphon, a desperate bid.

Siphon: “Better, Faster, Stronger, Faster”
Cyanade

This Megacorp shot up overnight. Their entire industry is powered by one substance/chemical/ectoplasm/miracle juice. Their slogan might as well be “Cyanade.” No one seems to know what is is, or where it comes from. Many suspect it hails from off planet, just as many believe it comes from another dimension. Whatever it is, it supercharges everything. Machines and people alike. Energy drinks, jet fuel, stimulants; it seems like everything is laced with it these days. Did we mention it’s highly addictive? This neon yellow liquid is supremely popular, and if you are a Siphon employee, you get the premium version. That said, the stuff does have some notable side effects. It corrodes anything over a long enough period of time, including the human body. Not to mention some mental stability loss. The corporation itself is very loosely organized, each corporate outpost and factory acting as an individual cell. Their soldiers are tireless, crazed, and fearless. Crazed is the key word here.

D-Spawn: “Choose Who You Are”
Bioware, Cellular Restoration, Genetic Modification

Arising just after the Corporate Wars, this genetic modification conglomerate started in the heart of Russian black-markets. A visionary leader named Dubravka brought them to the corporate status everyone knows and loves today. D-Spawn caters to those who wish to alter their genetic destiny. Their DNA modification practices have brought bioware to new heights and broken many taboos along the way. They are marketed as fun loving hedonists. Their CEO acts as their sole P.R. representative and they are well loved by the public. No one relishes tangling with them on a battlefield though, for they are constantly creating new horrific abominations and wait anxiously for the chance to let them loose.

Dubravka is a renowned thrill seeker and playboy. Often heard espousing “I sold my soul in exchange for eternal debauchery.” He attends many public events and revels in exposing himself to the limelight. He is an aggressive powerbroker, prone to making risky investments in seemingly random companies. It is known that he is one of the most extensively altered persons worldwide, brimming with D-Spawn bioware.

Merciful Angel: “We Will Cure Anything For A Price”
Medicine, Health Care, Emergency Services

Meet the entity created when every major hospital and health care center form into one Megacorp. They are probably the most tame of the Megas, their cities virtually suburban wonderlands of safety and easy to obtain healthcare. They have been under a lot of pressure lately due to the nefarious, extreme procedures D-Spawn is willing to undertake; as well as the cheap, fun drugs that Delirium churns out. However M.A. stands strong as the cleanest, most professional tried-and-true way to overcome any ailment. They’ve even started off-handedly appeasing to Runners with their reliable ‘healing potes’ and cellular regeneration syringes fondly dubbed ‘healths.’ Don’t mistake them for being all about fixing people up though. Their sizable military is in excellent condition as well and quite able to leave enemies in need of their services, for an inflated price.

ThorCore: “We’ve Got Your Six”
Heavy Industry, Aircraft Construction, Military Technology

Everyone’s favorite Private Military Corporation, namely because they’re basically the only one left. Initially made-up of ex-marines, army rangers, and special operations forces from the military forces of old U.S.A., ThorCore is the leading provider of security forces for free cities, rebel armies and what’s left of the world governments. They are gung-ho, ready to go, and toe-to-toe. Whereas other corps prefer prototype weaponry, ThorCore likes to keep things simple and efficient. If you’re killed by a bullet, chances are it came from these guys. Flaunting the fact that most other Corps use their weapons is one of their leading advertising techniques. Now this may seem obvious, but this Military Conglomerate is no floozy in the trenches. Even their lowest tier grunts are likely hardened veterans with extensive weapons training.

RevCo: “Getting you there!”
Public and Clandestine Transport

GlobCom: “Keeping You Connected”
Public Relations, Viral Marketing, Advertising, Entertainment

As far as the populace is concerned this corporation is the provider of the daily news and virtual entertainment. To the corporations, GlobalCommunications is the reservoir of propaganda and blackmail they must cater to in order to hold a positive view in the public’s eye. Often regarded as the least powerful and threatening of the Megas, anyone worth their salt knows this is not true. Easily the most influential, GlobCom holds the eye of the consumers and virtually everyone has play into their palm at some point or another.

Centurion: “Information Is Priceless.”
Intelligence Gathering, Data Storage, Information Brokering

Cornering the market on espionage Centurion is the most mysterious of all the corporations. This befits a corp who specializes in both political and corporate intrigue. Their datastores are vast, many smaller businesses use them to protect valuable information. Much of this storage space is filled with info obtained by their own highly skilled agents. It’s tough to say who truly holds more black-files against the other Megas: GlobCom or Centurion. Their intricate collection of information brokers are both prized and feared by the other Corps. Rather than being run by a CEO, Centurion is run by a council of unknown persons who make all executive decisions. They are suspected to fill much of their ranks with ex-runners; lifted from the shadows and replete with hidden background and varied skillsets.

Hashed together from various government Intelligence Agencies, Centurion inspires many conspiracies. It is known that they manipulate many world events though these are never clear until years later. Due to their many hidden agendas, secretive nature, and unknown board members they are often thought to be an Illuminati style world order.