In Hydra, every form of genetic re-engineering has been tried and tested. The metrozone is ruled by the Houses. Each House is engaged in a constant process of refining itself using genetic engineering, cross-breeding, and the biomental disciplines.
Each House has its own specialty. House Numera specializes in the creation of human computers. House Spydra creates assassins. House Valka creates warriors. The only thing that can unify the Houses is a potent external threat. Fortunatly for the city's cohesion, there are many of those.
Geneclans