In 2077, the Tyger Claws began expanding with Arasaka\'s support, invading Maelstrom and Valentino territories. Meanwhile, the Maelstroms were in a civil war, losing territory to the Tyger Claws. The Valentinos were in financial decline due to poor leadership. All this is about to change thanks to a small dealer organization based in Downtown and a brainiac from Heywood.