Project Drawback (Semper Idem)

Project Drawback was an international movement to convince corporations and governments to help solve the mounting problem of climate change after the Second Flood. The project was announced by a small coalition of climate activists working with the Sierra Club in 2026. It was headquartered in San Diego, California, and at its peak, had more than 20 offices across the United States and Canada.

By 2030, nearly 400 governments, companies, and organizations had announced they were going to trying to reduce climate change, often lauded as the work of Project Drawback, and the United States Congress passed the first sweeping bipartisan climate change bill in its history on June 14, 2030.

While the project was largely successful, coercing several governments and corporations to adopt eco-friendly policies, the Project was mired by several corruption scandals, as well as violent acts carried out by Project affiliated protesters. Project Drawback was shut down in 2049, calling its mission complete.

Muir Riots
The Muir Riots is the informal name given to a series of connected demonstrations held by Project Drawback and its affiliate groups. Held on May 7, 2032, it was billed as the ultimate climate demonstration as thousands of protesters gathered in marches around the world. While many were perfectly legal and generated little to no violence, several protesters in Egypt and China were arrested.

At the San Diego demonstrations, protesters had several clashes with riot police, resulting in complete chaos and fighting, the deaths of 2 people, and a full-fledged riot occurring. Demonstrators converged upon John Muir College, where some physical property was damaged before being stopped by police and campus security. 183 people were arrested, and Project Drawback apologized for the incident.