MM Inc
Eden Inc
The two global multinational companies present an idyllic front, aided in part by heavy investment in Public Relations and legal counsel.
Current law suits between the two companies stands at over 100. Official company to company suits include copyright, property damage, theft, defamation and corporate espionage. Suits between employees of the companies include theft, property damage, sexual assault, grevious bodily harm, homocide and stalking. Several suits have been filed to secure restraining orders.
Tension between the two companies increased after the release of confidential documents on either side. The documents detailed prototypes and methods of using Stribs similar to contemporary usage. The release was orchestrated by officials within both MM and Eden Inc to encourage cooperation between the corporate giants. When the five scientists involved in the release were found dead, both MM and Eden Inc accused the other of murder and refused any further dealings with the other. No culprit was discovered. The case remains unsolved.
As the main employers of the Seven Districts, a clear division between neighbourhoods were formed, and increasing conflict scarred communities. Government officials made several attempts at local and national level to control the violence. Any attempt had little, if any, impact.
A new group finally emerged. Their origins are unknown though it is believed that their influence was the initial five scientists – to seek advancement through cooperation. Their selection process and training methods are unknown. Their internal structure is unknown.
Although initially unclear, it is understood that they are not a government organisation, nor hold affiliation with either of the two main parties. They police both MM and Eden Inc., broker agreements between them when needed. After the introduction of Gardening, they were granted Freedom of Elysium.