The company, they own everything. Everything. The food, the stores, the ships, the land, you name it, they're behind it. Hell, they own your kids! Born in company facilities, educated in company schools, taught the company's goodness from the time they're weaned, and working for the company wherever the company wants, until they die and get their company funeral. The company provides everything. Until they don't. Then you're well and truly screwed, my friend! That's why the Ludlows exist!
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Fingers in Every Pie: Hephæstus is the unquestioned overlord over almost every living soul that isn't on Earth. They might've started off as at least relatively benign, back when Earth first went dark, but whether they are still is a matter of some quiet controversy. Controversy because they are doing things that are questionable, often for reasons unknown to the lives they are affecting, and quiet because people who draw too much attention tend to have… accidents.
Revolt in the Ranks (trouble): There is a faction, calling themselves "Ludlows," who are actively trying to sabotage Hephæstus’ operations. Usually it doesn't result in loss of life — after all, only a madman would blow a hole into space and kill everyone — but only usually.