Yoshinaga-gumi
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| Newly founded New way | |
|---|---|
| Newcomer clan | |
| Wanibuchi-gumi subsidiary | |
| Connection | 1 |
| Type | Yakuza Clan |
| Player May Join | Yes |
| Health | Maimed |
| Area of Operation | Seattle, Bellevue, Newcastle |
Faction Information
Summary
A newly established Yakuza family answering to the Wanibuchi-gumi directly, to scout the lay of the land in Seattle and see if they can get a piece of the international pie other rengos have going. Under the command of Chikara, the clan is relatively unique in its stance with regards to its operations and viewpoints among many other Yakuza clans. Particularly of note is their greater acceptance of Shadowrunners; Chikara recognizes that his small family lacks the manpower to handle all its affairs independently and the more lenient recruitment policy means the condescension many yakuza clans hold toward runners is not a factor.
Additionally, the clan is attempting to focus on rackets that do not harm the locals who live in its territory functioning more like a secondary 'policing' force than many clans do nowadays. Muggings, pickpocketing and the like are forbidden amongst the clan itself and actively discourages its presence among those outside the clan. This is both to hearken back to the traditional roots of the yakuza that many have 'lost', as well as promote greater acceptance of the locals to strengthen their hold via respect rather than terror.
Recruitment Policy
Under the founding oyabun, the Yoshinaga clan(as a New Way clan) values ability and loyalty before factors such as origin of birth or metatype. If you can contribute without violating the principles of the clan, you can earn a place. All things being equal, a pro-male, pro-japanese bias remains... but the aversion to metatypes, non-japanese or women are largely non-existent. Further, the Yoshinaga embrace the talents of the awakened or submerged, as such things only increase the capabilities of the clan...
Goals
- Determine the strength of local yakuza clans and report back to the Wanibuchi oyabun
- Establish a foothold in Seattle
- Expand territory and fill ranks to become a player in the underground
- Dominate matrix crime in the region
- Establish positive relations with civilians in Seattle in order to support growth
Leaders
- Yoshinaga Chikara
Background
The Wanibuchi-gumi sought to expand into a new market, and granted Yoshinaga Chikara leave to create a subsidiary clan in Seattle as a test of his abilities, giving him a single retainer with which to establish things. A challenge to be sure.
Allies
- None, since they're mostly a negligible force in the region.
Enemies
- Currently none as their presence is largely unknown
Members
- Yoshinaga Chikara - Founder, oyabun
| Name | Connection | Archetype | Profession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rino Ozawa | 1 | Gear | Head of Logistics and material acquisitions |
| Theodore Jones | 2 | Legwork | Information Broker/Intelligence Advisor |
| Yoshinaga Chikara | 3 | Fixer(N,A,K,G) | Yoshinaga-gumi Oyabun; Fixer |
Narrative Significant Runs
| Name | GM | Metaplot | Date of Run |
|---|---|---|---|
| You don't have to be a Yakuza to get beat up by the Yakuza | Fangblade_ | 20 November 2085 | |
| Rose Red | Robinton | 22 July 2085 | |
| EXtreme Expedition! | Elayne | 25 May 2085 | |
| Tracking the Tainted Tonic | Elayne | 23 May 2085 |