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The '''Surveillance Grid'''<ref>Name is conjecture.</ref> is used by the [[CAA]] to keep track of civilians electronically. Bank accounts and personal identity are kept track of using the grid, removing the need for individual keys. While technically anyone can go offline, they would be at a severe disadvantage because of security measures. | The '''Surveillance Grid'''<ref>Name is conjecture.</ref> is used by the [[CAA]] to keep track of civilians electronically. Bank accounts and personal identity are kept track of using the grid, removing the need for individual keys. While technically anyone can go offline, they would be at a severe disadvantage because of security measures. | ||
==Off the Grid== | |||
All of [[Earth]]'s illegal immigrants are off the grid, and are essentially second-class citizens. They must either depend on charity or preform illegal work. Because they cannot keep electronic accounts, they use other forms of currency such as poker chips. Certain businesses are aimed specifically at them, such as the [[packbus]]. | All of [[Earth]]'s illegal immigrants are off the grid, and are essentially second-class citizens. They must either depend on charity or preform illegal work. Because they cannot keep electronic accounts, they use other forms of currency such as poker chips. Certain businesses are aimed specifically at them, such as the [[packbus]]. | ||