The Factions of Rotten Dawn

In the aftermath of the TZ-10 outbreak, the remnants of civilization coalesced into distinct factions, each with their own vision for surviving—and perhaps rebuilding—in this new world. From militaristic authoritarians to enlightened technocrats, wasteland raiders to spiritual nomads, these factions shape the political and social landscape of the wasteland.

Alliances form and shatter, territories expand and contract, and the balance of power shifts constantly as factions vie for control of resources, influence, and ultimately the future of what remains of humanity. As a survivor, your choice of faction allegiance will significantly impact your gameplay experience, available quests, technologies, and relationships with other players.

The Dawn Syndicate
The Dawn Syndicate
"Even the Darkest Night Ends With Dawn."

The Dawn represents defiance, hope, and the reclaiming of truth. Comprised of survivors, whistleblowers, and healers, they oppose CSC through covert operations, community rebuilding, and emotional solidarity..

35%
Tech
28%
Military
80%
Trust
The Freehold Initiative
The Freehold Initiative
"Together We Endure, Together We Rebuild."

Freeholders reject both CSC control and armed resistance. They rebuild society with farming, resource management, and democratic governance — a vision of healing, autonomy, and family restoration..

55%
Economy
42%
Territory
62%
Resources
The Scavenger Union
The Scavenger Union
"Nothing Lost, Everything Gained."

Decentralized cells led by “Scraplords” make up the Scavenger Union. They master black market trade, salvage operations, and survivalist neutrality, balancing pragmatism and morality in the face of collapse..

78%
Mobility
85%
Survival
25%
Organization
Coalition of Survivor Control (CSC)
Coalition of Survivor Control (CSC)
"Control is Survival. Obedience is Life."

The CSC engineered the TZ-10 outbreak to install permanent control over survivors. They separate families, manipulate minds, and use infected Revenants as tools of terror. Their actions mirror real-life injustice, bureaucracy, and emotional devastation..

95%
Control
90%
Fear
15%
Loyalty
The Remnants of Justice (ROJ)
The Remnants of Justice (ROJ)
"Honor is Not Forgotten."

The ROJ is made of disciplined survivors who once served justice. Now they enforce honor, structure, and integrity — often clashing with morally grey factions but quietly respected for their values..

75%
Discipline
68%
Security
82%
Ethics
The Broken Family
The Broken Family
"What They Tore Apart, We Reclaim."

This faction is your personal mirror — formed by survivors of forced separation. They fight from pain, vengeance, and the desperate hope of reunion. Unpredictable but deeply human..

90%
Emotion
65%
Unpredictability
88%
Loyalty
Echoes of Eden
Echoes of Eden
"We Heal the Wounds They Denied."

Echoes of Eden offer passive resistance, healing, and reconciliation. They operate sanctuaries and spiritual havens, helping survivors reconnect with meaning and process the emotional trauma of loss..

80%
Healing
92%
Empathy
20%
Combat
The Watchers
The Watchers
"Truth Watches in Silence."

Secretive and analytical, the Watchers gather intelligence on CSC experiments and internal betrayals. They believe that justice starts with truth — even when it hides in shadows..

88%
Intel
75%
Stealth
50%
Exposure Risk
Outlanders
Outlanders
"Nowhere is Home. Everywhere is Freedom."

Outlanders live between the cracks — mistrusting all forms of control. Their lives are harsh, nomadic, and solitary, but their independence is sacred. They symbolize the struggle for autonomy and escape from systemic abuse..

95%
Autonomy
87%
Nomadism
10%
Unity

Faction Relations Matrix

Faction CSC Dawn Freehold Scavengers ROJ Broken Family Echoes of Eden Watchers Outlanders
CSC Self Hostile Hostile Tense Hostile Hostile Neutral Hostile Neutral
Dawn Hostile Self Friendly Cooperative Allied Sympathetic Allied Cooperative Neutral
Freehold Hostile Friendly Self Trading Respectful Sympathetic Friendly Neutral Neutral
Scavengers Tense Cooperative Trading Self Cautious Distant Respectful Neutral Cooperative
ROJ Hostile Allied Respectful Cautious Self Strained Neutral Cooperative Respectful
Broken Family Hostile Sympathetic Sympathetic Distant Strained Self Friendly Neutral Nomadic
Echoes of Eden Neutral Allied Friendly Respectful Neutral Friendly Self Observant Gentle
Watchers Hostile Cooperative Neutral Neutral Cooperative Neutral Observant Self Informational
Outlanders Neutral Neutral Neutral Cooperative Respectful Nomadic Gentle Informational Self