Editing Omnic (section)

====Pre-Crisis====
The concept of an automated machine existed long before it was actually realized. In the 21st century however, innovations in robotics manufacturing, automation, and self-improving software gave the [[Omnica Corporation]] a monopoly over the market.<ref name = "OverwatchDeclassified"/> Omnics were in used by 2030.<ref>''[[Overwatch]]'', ''[[Numbani]]''</ref> The term "omnic" was used as a blanket term to describe the many types of robots Omnica produced, and over time, omnics became increasingly ubiquitous in human society.<ref name = "OverwatchDeclassified"/>

The proliferation of omnics met resistance in some corners. The strongest resistance came from the [[Ironclad Guild]], and most specifically from [[Torbjörn Lindholm]]. He argued that any creature made by humanity would accumulate humanity's worst attributes. He asked what would happen when machines became advanced enough to make their own choices and enact their own repairs. Omnica responded by pointing out that their machines were not sentient, and it was unlikely they ever would be. True decision making and rebellion were beyond even their most advanced models, and fail-safes had been put in place, along with inbuilt limitations. With their critics placated, however temporarily, the use of omnics continued to increase.<ref name = "OverwatchDeclassified"/> The omnics of this period were not sentient, and were regarded as property.<ref name = "reflections"/> In the [[United States]], omnics could be wagered and sold between humans.<Ref name = "DeadlockRebels">''[[Overwatch: Deadlock Rebels]]''</ref> A number of people lost their jobs to omnics.<ref name = "OverwatchDeclassified"/>

As Omnica continued to grow, Omnica took the next step by commissioning the [[omnium]]s. Domestic robots were in high demand, but factories staffed by human workers were prone to delays, not to mention that humans required sleep. Omniums would streamline the process, leading to better supply and lower overhead.<ref name="OverwatchDeclassified" /> The omniums were later shut down after investigations uncovered evidence of corporate fraud.<ref name="Vigilante" /><ref name="FadingGlory">2015-07-07, [http://us.battle.net/overwatch/en/blog/19809396/ Fading Glory: On the Trail of Jack Morrison]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2015-07-07</ref> However, omnics remained in use by humans even after the omniums were shut down.<ref name="reflections" />