What They Are

• Operate as local crews, not syndicates
• Control profit and status within a patch
• Earn roles through reputation, not rank

Loose Structure

• Reject formal hierarchy and titles
• Earn position through reliability and ability
• Expect roles to shift constantly

Territory

• Hold defined patches as turf
• Treat encroachment as an act of war
• Defend ground with violence

Code Of Silence

• Never cooperate with police
• Punish snitches severely
• Prize loyalty above all else

Recruitment

• Draw youngers from local estates
• Offer status, income, and belonging
• Test loyalty through small jobs

The Trade

• Move drugs across the patch
• Run extortion and protection rackets
• Launder cash through legitimate fronts

Climbing Ranks

• Prove loyalty before earning trust
• Manage crews as a senior member
• Rise or fall on performance

Rival Conflict

• Expect clashes over contested ground
• Read violence as territorial signaling
• Anticipate retaliation cycles