E-Strom is a construction company in Watch Dogs: Legion.
Background[]
E-Strom was founded in London in order to electrify and automate the iconic double-decker busses in the British capital. It was eventually acquired by Rempart Automated Defense Systems, which raised a number of questions, as Thomas Rempart was not normally buying out EV manufacturers, focusing on weapons development instead.[1]
Rempart primarily acquired E-Strom in order to gain access to the company's records: E-Strom's E-Co Buses were developed using a Magnesium-A alloy, purchased from the university Jackson Pearce was attending, which would allow his men to locate Jackson.[2]
Products[]
- E-Co Double Decker bus, assembled at its facility in London.
References[]
- â Aiden Pearce: "Who are you after this time?"
Claire Waters: "Rempart. He has a long history of buying up smaller companies for their tech and just pulled the same stunt right here in London. As of this morning E-Strom belongs to him."
Aiden Pearce: "Not surprising. What's the twist?"
Claire Waters: "Normally, he only goes after weapons manufacturers. It seems he has a thing for deadly tech, but E-Strom makes electric double-decker's. Which begs the question..."
Aiden Pearce: "Why is Rempart so interested in them?"
Claire Waters: "Bingo! Think you can sneak your way into E-Strom to get some photos? I want to see what they're really up to." - â Claire Waters: "E-Strom markets themselves as eco-conscious hippies. Does Rempart seem like the do-gooder type to you? Keep looking."
Aiden Pearce: "Seems like the only thing they make here are buses. Is there something special about them, aside from being electric?"
Claire Waters: "Apparently "E-Co Buses are developed with efficiency in mind, using Magnesium-A to create the next generation of blah, blah, blah". I'll do some more digging on my end."
Aiden Pearce: "Keep me posted. I'll see what else I can find."
Claire Waters: "Hey, you wouldn't happen to be related to a Jackson Pearce, would you? Apparently, it was his research that was used to develop that fancy material they use for the buses."
Aiden Pearce: "Fuck! That can't be a coincidence... Alright, Claire, say Rempart was looking for him. How would buying this company help do that?"
Claire Waters: "If Rempart is after this Jackson guy then buying E-Strom would give him access to their metadata. Companies keep records on even unit sold and deal made."
Aiden Pearce: "Like the deal the university made with them to use Jacks' research. I have to erase that data.
Claire Waters: "Okay, but wait..."
Aiden Pearce: "What the hell? The files aren't here."
Claire Waters: "That's what I was trying to tell you! They won't mine all that data there. Luckily, you have me and I know where Rempart keeps their servers. Sending you the address now."