Freedomverse
The Freedomverse is all about freedom, as the name suggests. But it's not just freedom from oppression this universe strives for, also sexual liberation, positivity, and openness to various identities. In a world that has accepted that people are different, and that's okay, follow the heroes that are looking to change the darker parts of the universe to something better. Even in the most ideal society, there is darkness that must be discovered and dealt with.
Rain is in love with one of his fellow hackers, but lacks the ability to say it. When he disappears one day, his companion, Chrome, has to find out what's happened to him. A mysterious stream, featuring Rain in a compromising position he would never willingly be in, leads Chrome on a planet hopping mission.
The Erotes is an anti-trafficking organization, and one of their members, known as "The Hound" mysteriously cannot keep a partner. He gains a new one, one with the determination to understand this person.
Factions
United Earth Government
Established in 2100 AD, the United Earth Government seeks to advance Earths position in the wider universe all while trying to make the world a better place. The UAG is focused on making sure Earth's citizens can function in a universe with various species and dangers, and is working toward independence when it comes to technological advancement.
Earth Special Investigations Unit
The ESIU unit of investigators that came out of the necessity of dealing with threats to the Earth both externally from other species, and internally from malicious humans looking to profit from the suffering of others. They work with other worlds throughout the universe to police Earth's citizens and protect them as well as others. They often investigate the things that humans do once they leave Earth.
Erotes
Erotes is an organization of anti-trafficking individuals who seek to help eradicate sex trafficking of any species as well as slavery throughout the universe. They focus on dealing with many human organizations that have taken root throughout space, and work with the ESIU to deal with the problems of sex trafficking in particular. They do also help with other types of trafficking and slavery, though they typically leave those issues to the ESIU and other worlds' policing organizations.
Interstellar Technology
Interstellar Technology is at the forefront of Earth technological development and is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Working closely with the alien species called the Datamind, they make incredible advancements in artificial intelligence, automation, and other technology. There are rumors that some of their aims are less than genuine. It has yet to be seen what types of issues are to arise in their organization.
Les Libertine
Les Libertine is a nefarious organization of individuals dedicated to addressing their own wants and needs, no matter what harm those wants and needs bring to others. They are hedonistic and seek only self-gratification. Some of the highest ranking people in Earth's government and corporations are involved with them, and it is a deeply rooted problem.
Technomancers
The Technomancers are a group of ethical hackers working to make Earth and the universe a better place. They work under various guises and do their best work for people that are rarely recognized by major police organizations. They recognize that Earth corporations may be secretly holding more power than they are supposed to, and they work to end anything that harms others.