Factions
Explore the organizations and groups that shape the world of Marathon.
Traxus Tower, New Cascadia Central
A massive defense and industrial megacorporation with interests across the colony. Traxus provides military hardware, security services, and infrastructure support.
“Profit through order. Security through strength.”
The Web, Location Unknown
A shadowy faction obsessed with death and transcendence through combat. Arachne recruits Runners who embrace violence as a form of spiritual expression.
“Through death, we are reborn. Through combat, we transcend.”
Sekiguchi Research Complex, Eastern District
A biotech corporation specializing in genetic modification and biosynthetic technology. They pioneered the Runner shell technology.
“Evolution is not random. It is designed.”
Various cells across the colony
An anti-corporate rebel faction fighting against megacorporation control of the colony. MIDA seeks to liberate Tau Ceti IV from corporate influence.
“Freedom cannot be bought. It must be taken.”
Cyberacme Data Center, Northern Grid
A technology corporation focused on cybernetics, AI, and advanced computing systems. They provide much of the colony's technical infrastructure.
“Information is power. Control the data, control the world.”
NuCal Showroom, Commerce District
A luxury goods and weapons manufacturer catering to elite clientele. NuCal produces the finest equipment credits can buy.
“Excellence has no price. Quality knows no compromise.”
Various
Independent Runners who operate outside faction politics. They work for credits, taking contracts from anyone willing to pay.
“Everyone has a price. Mine is negotiable.”