[b][u]Elysium[/u][/b]

Elysium came to prominence during the closing years of the Cold War and the immediate period following the Heavenfall. 
The organization only became recognised after they were traced as the source and originator of several high-profile incidents world wide. Primarily attacks on population centres, government offices and infrastructure and other such 'mechanisms of society'. They were also traced to courting recruitment of, and even the abduction of high-profile scientific, engineering and other such persons engaged in hi-tech research and development. 

Elysium only revealed their presence in full during the post-Heavenfall chaos. This was through cyber-attacks on numerous key infrastructure and military targets. The scale and speed of these attacks was unprecedented, and they were virtually impossible to counter. The incidents lead to numerous deaths and even more injuries and widespread devastation. 
Most notable was the seizing control of several orbital weapon platforms, and them being used to attack and destroy a US Navy aircraft carrier battlegroup in the North Atlantic ocean, before the satellites were disabled. 

The attack was traced back to a facility in Eastern Europe, hidden in an old submarine base. There was a short, but intense pitched battle and much of Elysium's high command escaped. Analysis and examination of what was left pointed to there being numerous other worldwide facilities and branches, but their locations were indistinct. 
The exact goals and purpose of Elysium are still unknown, but they appear dedicated to an almost fanatical level to the pursuit of technology and the furthering and development of it, regardless of social or ethical considerations. The few agents or members that have been captured and interrogated showed a dismissive, even indifferent attitude toward human life or human nature and emotion, and to the ideas of law and social mores, etiquette and convention. 

Elysiums exact forces, disposition and resources are unknown; though it is believed that they have access to high-tech laboratories and manufacturing facilities, as well as high-end weaponry and equipment, albeit in limited quantities.