Organized Crime

There is a very strong criminal underworld in the Kingdom of mankind. The Kingdom knows this and finds it very difficult to root out these elements, and the activities of the criminals is extremely profitable. Until 15 years ago there was no coherence,  and every criminal element was fighting each other criminal element haphazzardly. But that all changed, as a charismatic assassin from the Praetorian region (specifically - Duchy Sepulcher) organized the Syndication, establishing some ground rules for collaboration between the organizations. This is currently he the big business is done, and profits of the criminal underworld have more than doubled in the last decade. About a fourth of major criminal organizations do not engage with The Syndication - and  they are locked out many collaborative 'projects'.

The Syndication has many hard and somewhat more flexible rules

• We do not deal with any Theocrats of any kind.
• We emphasize masculinity and patriarchal style of business
• We maintain a strict ban on dealing with any Dylath Leeen elements, specifically the Puppeteers.
• Avoid Dukes, the business of Dukes, investments of Dukes
• Avoid the Legions, the business of Legions and Legionary Veterans and honor their sacrifices.
• Avoid the Sidhe, with the possible exception of the Drakka