Bluebacks

The Bluebacks are the largest, most widespread gang of marauders and cutthroats in the Federation of New American States. They have developed a reputation for brutality, and are particularly adept at stealing and slaving. They are named so because they wear denim jackets to identify themselves as members, and Blueback thugs are known to decorate their jackets with campaign pins, which are given as prizes by leaders in exchange for accomplishing big tasks. The Bluebacks are considered the largest threat to the new government, and is a primary target of operations for the New American States Army Corps.

Subfactions

The Bluebacks MC is a motorcycle club with charters in Atlanta and Detroit. They still fall under the umbrella of the Bluebacks as a whole, but with their own rules and culture.

History

The Bluebacks were somewhat inadvertently created by Emperor Steve and Chancellor Eric, who were roommates while they attended the Quinlan School of Business in Chicago. They decided to take advantage of the widespread chaos following the outbreak of the Vanthavirus, and put their business acumen to use by seizing control of most of the liquor supply in the Chicago area. They employed the use of local thugs to do this, and the operation quickly grew to include drugs and arms, which they also needed to secure their inventory. During this process, they discovered they needed a better organization scheme for the hired guns, and so they created the Bluebacks as a way of solidifying the group, which grew quickly into a sizable cartel. By promoting some members to leadership positions, they began expanding their territories, and took a "hands-off" approach, allowing each region to function somewhat autonomously while still answering to the two founders. This allowed them to continue running the business while "not getting their hands dirty."

Goals

Their primary goal is to continue expanding territory and seizing power through control of resources.