The Barcode

The Barcode is a requirment of all ESIS VII WORKERS and is located on the right pectoral muscle.

Function

 * The barcode is a simple clock-in device so that the corporation can keep track of workers and their shifts. Placing the barcode is a simple and painless opperation using a method not unsimillar to modern tatoos. However, only the corporation posses the technology to remove this tatoo and it is done so when empoiment ceases.
 * The way this device works is at the begining of the working day workers must strip down and stand infront of a Scanner before leaving SELENE. This scanner makes sure the worker is not trying to smuggle anything into or out of the complex. It then scans the barcode of the worker and clocks them in for the day. This is repeated when the worker returns from work and wage amounts are calculated due to hours worked.
 * The barcode is located on the chest since workers complained about it being anywhere on the body that could be visible when clothed. They felt this was a reminder of their poor conditions and felt like slaves to the corporation. Like with the conjugal visits the corporation met the workers requests. The corporation doesn't try to keep its workers unhappy, it will do whatever it can to help them so long as it doesn't interfere with their own interests. However, this doesn't take away from the oppresive and cruel structure of the corporation.

The barcode in the rest of the system

 * After The Rebellion of Esis VII many of the workers escaped and disappeared somewhere in the system. Since there were so many immagrints it was easy for them to assimilate back into civillisation without being seen. However, since only the corporation can remove the barcode all those who took part in the rebellion still have this mark on their chest.


 * In the system this has become known as "The Mark of the Beast" as those who survived the rebellion are viewed as tough and ruthless in standing up to both the Ang government and the Corporation. They are feared and respected throughout the system, many show them great admiration whilst others show disgust and hatred. Either way it is well known that this mark is widely recognised in the system.