What They Are

• Network of independent secret societies
• Operate through coded language and ritual
• Bind members by tradition and oath
• Trade protection and silence for loyalty

Founding Principles

• Follow the sworn-brothers principle
• Demand loyalty and benevolence
• Mark identity with the triangle symbol
• Adapt and expand into new markets

Leadership

• Dragon Head sets overall direction
• Right Hand runs internal discipline
• Left Hand manages external operations
• Senior brothers oversee members

Specialist Roles

• Red Pole moves the money
• White Paper Fan handles strategy
• Blue Pole enforces with violence
• Black Pole runs illicit business

Members

• Initiate through oath and ceremony
• Pay dues and follow rules
• Carry out assigned tasks
• Earn rank through seniority and trust

How They Decide

• Make decisions collectively
• Defer strictly to seniority
• Allow factions to operate semi-autonomously
• Resolve major disputes at the top

Activities

• Run illicit markets globally
• Launder through legitimate businesses
• Leverage diaspora connections
• Generate profit and influence

Operating Code

• Protect fellow members
• Keep absolute silence
• Honor mutual obligation
• Preserve secrecy above all