Editing Omnic (section)

====Growing Tensions====
[[File:Omnic-shot.jpg|thumb|left|Anti-omnic violence]]
Even a generation after the conflict, tensions between humans and omnics remained,<ref name = "Zenyatta"/> though other types of robots remained common.<ref name = "Unveiled"/> Because of the inability to create new omnics, their numbers dropped steadily, in part due to human violence against them.<ref name = "RamattraOrigin"/> Many omnics fought back in secret, but this did little to change their fortunes.<ref name = "RamattraOW2">[https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/ramattra/ Ramattra], ''PlayOverwatch''. Accessed on 2022-12-16</ref> Many omnics pinned their hopes on the Shambali in getting them better treatment from humans.

Human-omnic relations were a hot topic in the world, with questions existing as to whether omnics actually possessed rights, and what would happen if they received the right to vote;<ref>2015-11-07, [http://overwatch.blizzpro.com/2015/11/07/the-world-of-overwatch/ THE WORLD OF OVERWATCH]. ''Blizzpro'', accessed on 2015-11-17</ref> omnic voting rights varied by country.<ref>2018-11-06, [https://twitter.com/westofhouse/status/1059911707374616578 Michael Chu's Twitter], ''Twitter''. Accessed on 2018-11-06.</ref> Places where omnics enjoyed equality with humans were the exception rather than the rule. Aside from [[Numbani]], omnics were generally relegated to blue collar work at best.<ref name = "NewNovel">2020-06-18, [https://blizzardwatch.com/2020/06/18/overwatch-novel-hero-of-numbani/ The new Overwatch novel puts Efi, Orisa, and Numbani on center stage]. ''Blizzard Watch'', accessed on 2020-07-19</ref> In some, if not all countries and/or establishments, omnics were forbidden from taking part in games of chance (e.g. gambling), due to their ability to easily gauge probabilities.<ref>''[[Doomfist: Masquerade]]''</ref>

In the [[United Kingdom]], omnics were denied basic human rights,<ref name = "OVSB"/> and riots flared up in [[King's Row]].<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> In [[Junkertown]], [[Australia]], omnics were thrown into the [[Scrapyard]], to be destroyed for the amusement of the crowds.<ref name = "Junkertown">2017-08-21, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcPDd16_9dI Junkertown | New Escort Map | Overwatch]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2017-08-22</ref> [[Null Sector]] was formed with the goal of creating a better future for omnics,<ref name = "RamattraOrigin"/> though resorted to violence, such as the [[King's Row Uprising]].<Ref name = "Uprising">''[[Tracer: Uprising]]''</ref> 

[[File:Omnic gang.jpg|thumb|An anti-human omnic gang]]
In the five year period following the disbandment of [[Overwatch (group)|Overwatch]], tensions between humans and omnics had never been higher, particularly after the assassination of the omnic spiritual leader [[Tekhartha Mondatta]],<ref name = "Vigilante"/> whose death set off a wave of human-omnic violence across the globe.<ref name = "HoN">''[[Overwatch: The Hero of Numbani]]''</ref> At the same time, in [[Russia]], omnics continued to wage against humans, in what was called a "[[Second Omnic Crisis]]."<ref>''[[Recall (animation)|Recall]]''</ref> 

[[Numbani]] was an exception to the omnics' global woes, as they lived peacefully with humans in the city<ref name = "Livestream">2015-08-08, [http://overwatch.blizzpro.com/2015/08/08/gamescom-livestream-panel-w-the-devs/ GAMESCOM LIVESTREAM PANEL W/ THE DEVS]. ''Blizzpro'', accessed on 2015-08-22</ref> where they enjoy equal rights and have access to the same kinds of roles available for humans.<ref name = "NewNovel"/>