Maelstrom
Noun: Maelstromite
Symbols: Skulls, Spiders, Hammers
Structure: Kratocratic Feudalism[1]
Activities: Scavenging, Trade of Illegal Substances and Cyberware, Nihilistic violent extremism, Neo-Satanism[2]
- Japantown - encroaching presence in western part;
- Studio City - spotty presence alongside Red Chrome Legion members;
- South Night City - multiple strongholds of influence; so-called "home turf";
- Easy, leader of the ripper faction
- Skell, leader of the raider faction
- Lithibus the 2nd, leader of the cult faction
A gang that controls the districts of Watson and the Northside Industrial District (NID). You can easily recognize them by their intimidating faceplates and hostile optic implants, which not only indicates their gang affiliation but also their fetishization of cyberware and cybermodification.
During the "Electric Tornado" Crisis, Cross, Warlock and Bug, three Maelstrom higher-ups, were spotted negotiating with an up-and-coming Media from Pacifica, Ryder.
There is a singular leader that controls the philosophy and the goals of the gang, with different subordinates being put in place to assure the good functioning of the chosen activities. Any of the leaders can be (and have been) dethroned by "might makes right" ideology, through duels, murders or street fights. ↩︎
Unverified claim supported only by independent Media investigations. ↩︎