BACKGROUND

Welcome to Detroit. It's no secret that every city has its seedy element, but trust me, things are much worse here. It all started about 10 years ago... The crime in Detroit was all organized with one man pulling the strings, Richter White. He was the head of a mega corporation, but that was a front for the more lucrative drug trade. His extensive network ran deep. Then things changed. An infamous mercenary tried to stage a hostile take over of the empire, shaking up the balance in Detroit. Over time, White's empire crumbled into a smaller piece of the original whole. Now there are seven major criminal empires in the city, one run by Richter White, another by the rugged mercenary, and five by other maniacs.
You have been a vigilante in the area long enough to grab my attention. I am the Voice and I brought you and other heroes here with one ultimate goal: to remove the seven lords from their seats of power. I will provide you with room, board, and any equipment you'll need to bring down these sons of bitches.

CRIME LORDS

• Richter White - His gang, the Chairmen, control most of central Detroit and have the largest financial banking. They have the best toys, the best planners, and enough funds to put a cop's kids through college. This makes them the most formidable gang of all.
• Sean Brody - This former member of the IRA was the mercenary who was the catalyst in this whole situation. He runs with the Black Suns, a highly militarized and well armed group. They pack only serious firepower and intimidate most of the local businesses in their territory.
• Vetrov - An unabashed murderer and anarchist. This guy is a total ghost. No records on him, but he's definitely not new to this game. He leads the One Star Republic (OSR). These guys are total self-righteous, sociopaths. No honor among these fools.
• Marie Ramy - Is a high priestess in her cult. The Ouroboros practice all sorts of black magic and voodoo rituals. This gang is already crazy, but word is that she slips some of the product into the group's meals. The last thing the streets need are coked up, satanic thugs.
• Joseph Martin - Martin is a total car nut. He knows all the inner workings of cars, so it's no surprise that he operates with the Wheelers. These guys mostly operate around the auto-industries and control all vehicle related crime. They're the least violent, but they do drive recklessly.
• Ono Hitori - The Yūrei operate almost completely through random street thugs as puppets, but don't be fooled. Hitori is a former Yakuza and the core group that actually comprises the gang are extremely dangerous men. They are the most ambitious gang of all.
• Robert McMurphy - The Aegis were once a noble group. Membership has since expanded, but it was originally comprised of former cops, trying to do good for Detroit. Unfortunately, they started tapping into the drug trade and fell from grace. Problem is, not all of the public is aware of this fact.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- THE VOICE
This is a character that I will control. His purpose is to give the players direction if needed and provide the reason for everyone to gather in the first place. He is a former detective and has a secret warehouse under Grand Circus Park that will serve as your home base. The former detective has spared no expense as you will have many raw materials at your disposal here.

- THE POLICE
The cops as NPCs will investigate reports of gang wars. The force is not necessarily corrupt, but some cops are dirty and will accept bribes. If any NPC or player dies, the police will investigate. This is not as a meta-game punishment, but meant to be a somewhat realistic obstacle that you may find yourself in to.

- FAME AND INFAMY
The general population and gangs will keep their eye on the players. If anyone dies during an interaction with gangs, this will generate Infamy for both groups, but completing a job well-done will generate a lot of Fame in the public eye. You should also expect curve balls, like frame jobs or media interference.

- GANG MOVEMENTS
I will also post for any big gang movements or Crime Lord interactions. Intel on the gangs will likely come from the Voice, while Crime Lords are essentially considered characters during interactions with them.

- NOTES
This is the first roleplay I have ever started and I'm a fair GM. This means that I am very open and receptive to feedback. If at any point, you feel wronged or want to work something out, just chat with me and I'll try to respond accordingly.

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