User:Prepstera/Tarkov Lore

Background
Set between 2015 and 2026 in the fictional Special Economic Zone of Norvinsk, which serves as an economic bridge between Europe and Russia, Escape from Tarkov takes place following political scandal and collapse of corporations within the province’s major city center of Tarkov. Warring factions have transformed the once thriving metropolis into a husk, where belligerent and opportunistic locals known as Scavs have armed themselves to take control of sections of the city.

(Source: Unity.com)

The start of the Conflict
The main conflict in the Tarkov region started when TerraGroup Labs, a subsidiary of TerraGroup, began illegally testing new pharmaceuticals on humans. Around the same time, TerraGroup hired western personal security personnel, the PMC group called USEC (United Security). With the increase in foreign security personnel, the Kremlin (the Russian government) started investigating, and what they found was TerraGroup’s involvement in illegal human testing, and the smuggling of other illegal substances such as nuclear material, drugs for developing pharmaceuticals, and weapons.

Game Background
Escape from Tarkov is more than just a shooter game, it is backed by a great story. Every region, district, and city has its prehistory in which behind the scenes is a fierce and bloody struggle for power, money, and influence. As you venture through Tarkov you will come across many questions that this news will give you answers to. You may learn what an event means, who its members are, and what their purpose is.