Orochi Group

Description
The Orochi Group is an NPC faction made up of several sister corporations. Their intentions are unclear but their actions suggest that they want power and are indifferent to the cost involved. It was founded in 1949, shortly after World War II, with headquarters in Tokyo. The name "Orochi" comes from the name of an 8-headed Japanese dragon known as Yamata no Orochi because the Orochi Group is made up of 8 subsidiaries. Their corporate logo is a squared off spiral comprised of 8 lines, representing the 8 subsidiary companies or the 8 heads of Yamat no Orochi, followed by the Kanji symbol for Snake - 蛇.

A few years after conception, Orochi's eight subdivisions took to the global market. Today the enormous conglomerate hosts award ceremonies, donates billions to charities, and encourages youth programs. In August of 2010 there was a terrorist attack on the Tokyo headquarters of the Orochi Group, causing widespread destruction in the commercial district of Tokyo.

Subsidiaries
These are the 8 companies that make up the Orochi Group:
 * Anansi Technologies - Hardware and Software
 * Faust Capital - Banking and Investment, personal and corporate
 * Manticore Research Group - Aerospace, Military/Defense/Security, Advanced Technology, Industrial Design
 * Plethron - Agriculture Science.
 * QBL Media - Information, News
 * Sycoil - Power and Alternative Energy Solutions
 * Váli - Biotechnology and Genetic Research
 * Zagan - Food, Foodstuffs, Farming

Mechanics

 * The Orochi Group is an NPC only faction.
 * Due to the nature of the group, it's highly unlikely an NPC will state they are part of the Orochi Group itself. Instead, they will state which company they work for.
 * Game Runner Note: While many of the companies listed here have websites that are "in game", they are reference only. This game will never require you to contact the companies (unless you are doing so as part of a larger ARG or the MMO itself). All sites for the above are, however, "in character" and are available for the characters to reference.

Other Information

 * The Orochi Group website can be found here.