Editing King's Row (section)

===History===
[[File:Riot.jpg|thumb|left|Riots flare up in King's Row]]
Prior to the [[Omnic Crisis]], King's Row had its own [[omnic]] population. They built their [[Underworld|own city]] beneath the surface.<ref name = "Transcript4"/> Omnic-human relations became tense in the city in the wake of protests,<ref>2015-08-11, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j6vpuRfdfU Lúcio Gameplay Preview | Overwatch | 1080p HD, 60 FPS]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2015-08-22</ref> with the police clashing with omnics and their human sympathizers.<ref>2016-02-05, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwFu8kEsUW4 Overwatch Cinematic Teaser | "Are You With Us?"]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2016-05-04</ref> 

====Uprising====
{{Quote|This is Morrison. London has been attacked. King's Row has fallen. We're on the brink of open war.|[[Jack Morrison]]}}
[[File:Null Sector.jpg|thumb|left||Null Sector launches its attack]]
Seven years before the present day,<Ref name = "Uprising">''[[Tracer: Uprising]]''</ref> on the eve of a historic peace accord,<Ref name = "UprisingBlog">2017-04-05, [https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20586180 OVERWATCH DIGITAL COMIC: "UPRISING"]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2017-04-12</ref> the terrorist group [[Null Sector]] launched an uprising in King's Row, causing London to go up in flames.<ref name = "Uprising"/> Prior to this, the ''[[King's Row Times]]'' had reported on growing unrest in London stemming from Null Sector's activities.<ref>''[[Rise and Shine]]''</ref> They took Mayor [[Nandah]], [[Mondatta]], and a hundred other prisoners captive in a guarded power plant. 27 days into the uprising, the British government forbade [[Overwatch (group)|Overwatch]] from intervening, even while thousands in London needed medical aid. In truth, [[Blackwatch]] agent [[Cole Cassidy]] was already on the ground, and had scouted the area. Despite the gag order, Commander [[Jack Morrison]] dispatched four Overwatch agents&mdash;[[Tracer]], [[Mercy]], [[Reinhardt]], and [[Torbjörn]]&mdash;to put an end to the crisis.<ref name = "Uprising"/>

[[File:King's Row Uprising.jpg|thumb|King's Row, now a warzone]]
By the 28th day of the uprising, hundreds were dead, and thousands were injured. Cassidy reported the existence of Null Sector fortifications, and that they had complete tactical control. The team fought their way through the streets, even as hordes of Null Sector omnics tried to bar their way.<ref>2017-04-12, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpGrY9i8TSA Welcome to Overwatch Uprising!]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2017-04-12</ref> The events that transpired were classified within Overwatch's archives.<ref>2017-04-03, [http://overwatch.blizzpro.com/2017/04/03/overhype-kings-row-declassified-april-12/ OVERHYPE: KING'S ROW DECLASSIFIED APRIL 11]. ''Blizzpro'', accessed on 2017-04-04</ref>

====The Powder Keg====
{{Quote|This city is a powder keg that could ignite the world. And [[Talon]] is the flame.|[[Doomfist]]}}

King's Row was 'visited' by [[Junkrat]] and [[Roadhog]] in their global crime spree, causing damage in their wake.<ref name = "NewHeroes">2015-09-15, [http://overwatch.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/teasing-two-new-heroes-on-their-way Teasing : Two new heroes on their way?]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2015-09-19</ref>

[[Omnic]] spiritual leader [[Tekhartha Mondatta]] did much to try to improve the conditions of omnics within King's Row.<ref>''[[Overwatch]]'', ''[[Zenyatta Quotes]]''</ref> Five years after the disbandment of Overwatch, he gave a speech to a joint human-omnic crowd. However, he was assassinated by [[Talon]] agent [[Widowmaker]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6OaMH6vH3M&feature=youtu.be Alive], ''Overwatch Animated Short | “Alive”''. Accessed on 2016-04-03</ref> In his memory, a large statue was built in his honor. Additionally, a memorial picture was placed on the stairs in front of [[The Meridian]], where he gave his final speech.

Around this time period, some people wanted to take out the omnics of King's Row using an EMP device.<ref name = "Transcript4">2014-11-24, [http://overwatch.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2014-overwatch-unveiled-panel-transcript/4 BlizzCon 2014 – Overwatch Unveiled Panel Transcript]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2015-03-10</ref>

====The Return of Null Sector====
[[File:Underworld 2.jpg|thumb|Null Sector attacks King's Row]]
A year after Mondatta's assassination, Null Sector returned to King's Row, launching an assault on the area. Their objective was to wipe out the omnics of the [[Underworld]]. Overwatch arrived to defend them, using a modified [[TS-1]].<ref name = "ExcitingSeason">2023-06-12, [https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/23964186/undefined/ INTRODUCING OUR MOST EXCITING SEASON YET... OVERWATCH 2: INVASION]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2023-06-13</ref>