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| | |Archetype=Organized Crime Syndicate | ||
| | |Shortblurb1=<div style="text-align:center;">The Goon Squad | ||
| | |Shortblurb2=<div style="text-align:center;">''Lowest of the Shotozumi-rengo'' | ||
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|Connection=2 | |||
|Health=Maintaining | |||
|Location=Seattle | |||
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=Faction Information= | =Faction Information= | ||
===Summary=== | ===Summary=== | ||
A small clan, weakest of all in Seattle, the Kenran-kai nonetheless remains a proud and dangerous part of the overarching Shotozumi-''rengo''. Now one of the city's most diverse and modernized Yakuza groups, the Kenran-kai serve as the Yakuza's strong arm in Puyallup, with threats on the matrix, the astral, and on the streets. They associate closely with the Blue Dragons go-gang, and themselves are known for their acceptance of cyberware as a means to bust heads. As an appendage of the greater Yakuza operation, they come up against the [[Gianelli Family]], who also consider Puyallup their turf. | A small clan, weakest of all in Seattle, the Kenran-kai nonetheless remains a proud and dangerous part of the overarching Shotozumi-''rengo''. Now one of the city's most diverse and modernized Yakuza groups, the Kenran-kai serve as the Yakuza's strong arm in Puyallup, with threats on the matrix, the astral, and on the streets. They associate closely with the Blue Dragons go-gang, and themselves are known for their acceptance of cyberware as a means to bust heads. As an appendage of the greater Yakuza operation, they come up against the [[Gianelli Family]], who also consider Puyallup their turf. | ||
===Goals=== | ===Goals=== | ||
Control and exploit territory in Puyallup, then | Control and exploit territory in Puyallup, then | ||
Assert the influence of the Shotozumi-''rengo'', then | Assert the influence of the Shotozumi-''rengo'', then | ||
Advance to become a full-fledged ''gumi'' of the Yakuza. | Advance to become a full-fledged ''gumi'' of the Yakuza. | ||
===Major Locations=== | ===Major Locations=== | ||
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Puyallup | Puyallup | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Formed from the most loyal of the | Formed from the most loyal of the traitorous Nishidon, the Kenran-kai was formed to be the Yakuza group of Puyallup, presumably as some sort of punishment. Brought in to handle the local gangs, they've also had to struggle with the Mafia since their founding. At one point known for its combination of old-school racism , anti-metahuman attitudes and misogyny with a ruthless willingness to accept body modification, the Kenran-kai changed its tune after the Shigeda-''gumi'' dissolved, adopting less restrictive membership "standards" and to some degree embracing the "New Way". | ||
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===Allies=== | ===Allies=== | ||
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==Members== | ==Members== | ||
===Contacts=== | ===Contacts=== | ||
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===PCs=== | ===PCs=== | ||
Latest revision as of 03:02, 8 February 2024
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The Goon Squad | |
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Lowest of the Shotozumi-rengo | |
| Connection | 2 |
| Type | Organized Crime Syndicate |
| Player May Join | Yes |
| Health | Maintaining |
| Area of Operation | Seattle |
Faction Information
Summary
A small clan, weakest of all in Seattle, the Kenran-kai nonetheless remains a proud and dangerous part of the overarching Shotozumi-rengo. Now one of the city's most diverse and modernized Yakuza groups, the Kenran-kai serve as the Yakuza's strong arm in Puyallup, with threats on the matrix, the astral, and on the streets. They associate closely with the Blue Dragons go-gang, and themselves are known for their acceptance of cyberware as a means to bust heads. As an appendage of the greater Yakuza operation, they come up against the Gianelli Family, who also consider Puyallup their turf.
Goals
Control and exploit territory in Puyallup, then
Assert the influence of the Shotozumi-rengo, then
Advance to become a full-fledged gumi of the Yakuza.
Major Locations
Puyallup
Leaders
Oyabun - Kosuke Tomizawa
Background
Formed from the most loyal of the traitorous Nishidon, the Kenran-kai was formed to be the Yakuza group of Puyallup, presumably as some sort of punishment. Brought in to handle the local gangs, they've also had to struggle with the Mafia since their founding. At one point known for its combination of old-school racism , anti-metahuman attitudes and misogyny with a ruthless willingness to accept body modification, the Kenran-kai changed its tune after the Shigeda-gumi dissolved, adopting less restrictive membership "standards" and to some degree embracing the "New Way".
Allies
Enemies
Current Status
Health Summary
Members
Contacts
| Name | Connection | Archetype | Profession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sister Kuchisake | 5 | Fixer | Kenran-kai Fixer |
| Chubo | 3 | Custom (G,A,N,K) | Blue Dragons Go-ganger |
| Gojira Gaki | 4 | Gear | Yakuza Enforcer |
| Goro Mazamoto | 3 | Legwork | Yakuza Enforcer |
| Hikari Ishihara | 4 | Fixer(A,K,G,N) | |
| June Sano | 4 | Legwork | Psionic Instructor and Parazoologist |
| Kana | 4 | Legwork | Yakuza |
| Kana Ichiban | 4 | Legwork | Undefined |
| Kenran Hanzo | 4 | Fixer | Fixer |
| Sugiyama Kaoru | 3 | Generalist | Kenran-kai Lieutenant |
PCs
None
Narrative Significant Runs
| Name | GM | Metaplot | Date of Run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building on Biometrics | LHOG | Quinn Connoway's Family Matters | |
| Charred Ramen Takeout | Asmodeus | ||
| Quinn Connoway's Surprise Party | LHOG | Quinn Connoway's Family Matters | |
| Prepare For Trouble | Asmodeus | ||
| There's Always Love for Sale | Sarcarian | ||
| There Goes the Neighborhood | Sarcarian | ||
| Don of a New Era | Mudge6 | ||
| Pressing the Attack | Sarcarian | ||
| Rock The House | Magatsu Mandala | ||
| Burning Down the Dollhouse | tkul | ||
| Guys and Dolls | tkul |