Zodiac Imprint

Everyone that lives in society has a Zodiac Imprint.

It's granted at birth, and it's more or less a mark of citizenship. It stores a breadth of information and if scanned will allow someone to access your personal files.

When World War 3 ended, the Seeker Drones were sent out to make sure every man, woman and child had a Zodiac Imprint. Those who refused were captured and had it forced upon them, or were killed and disposed of.

Some argue that the Zodiac Imprint is inhumane. To be given a tag like some kind of animal is against the rights of mankind, they say! A violation of free will! Fact is, a Zodiac Imprint is the only way to be considered an acceptable member of society.

It is somewhere on the body usually readily accessible, often on the wrist but it can also be on the neck, arms, or shoulders. An Imprint can typically be scanned just by walking through the appropriate scanner (similar to metal detectors at airports) so it doesn't really matter, though some prefer it more visible than others.