100 Resources and Rumors To Find on DrekNet

Computer networks are commonplace in our everyday world, but they are omnipresent in many science fiction settings. However, in grittier, grungier subgenres (particularly in cyberpunk), these networks have layers to them. The deeper one goes into the network, the darker and drearier the digital world becomes. In many ways, it's a reflection of the rest of the setting, where the harsh struggle happening in the concrete canyons can feel miles away from the gleaming, corporate spires that dominate the skyline, even if almost no physical space separates the two of them. This is where the concept of DrekNet (or just the Drek, as regular users call it) comes in. DrekNet, as an idea, represents those darker corners of any large-scale computer network. The secret places, lost chat rooms, password-protected social sites and all-but-forgotten digital real estate where shady types have moved in to do their business away from wandering eyes. Boasting aspects similar to the dark web and deep web of the real world, but cranked up to 11, DrekNet is a place where you can find anything and everything... but it's also a place where anything can find you, if you aren't careful. While the disparate corners of this part of the network may allow one to acquire guns, drugs, illicit services and more, it's also a place where one can go to find information. The whisper stream is a potent thing, and even the most absurd rumors may find a bit of footing on the Drek. So, if you want to include this as a method for your players to gain access to plot-relevant information, to locate resources they may have trouble accessing legally, or just as an aspect to make your game feel more organic, the following resources and rumors can help you get started!