Yakuza

''"Over the wintry forest, winds howl in rage with no leaves to blow." - Soseki (1275-1351)''

As the world collapsed and economies crumbled, in 2017 the Yakuza began to grow further and become even more prominent than it had been before. People and factions alike became more dependant on the Yakuza financially and physically. The yakuza could provide more than illicit & hard-to-find goods, they could offer protection... for a price. 2020: Fights grew between the various Yakuza-based families as they fought over control and dominion. The burakumin yakuza members began to branch off to start their own family, one that would break the normal Yakuza traditions and follow the path of the outcaste. While most other groups were forced out of Neo Tokyo during the military purging, one group remained, offering haven to those brave and skilled enough to be a part of it.

● RANKS ●

These ranks are earned via RP, all those interested in joining the ranks start at the lowest tier(Wakashu). - Administrative positions:


 * Oyabun - The Leader
 * Saiko-komon - Advisor to Oyabun


 * So-honbucho - Chief, answers to Saiko-komon


 * Shingiin - Counselors


 * Kaikei - Accountant

- Gang positions:


 * Wakagashira - Number Two Man, Second in Command


 * Wakagashira-hosa - Underlings of the Wakagashira


 * Shateigashira - Number Three Man, Third in Command


 * Shateigashira-hosa - Underlings of Shateigashira


 * Kyodai - "Big Brother," Senior Boss


 * Shatei - "Younger Brother," Junior Boss


 * Wakashu - "Young Man," Initiates

- Additional Yakuza positions that are instantly approved:


 * Servant - You are financially forced into servitude for the Yakuza
 * Fighter - You fight in the ring for illegal gambling matches

● REQUIREMENTS ● - You must have a character that has been preapproved

- You must have a character that has RPed in the sim a minimum of two weeks

● MINDSET ●

• This is more than a faction, it's a family. A set of values is followed, those who pay(and continue to pay) the Yakuza for their assistance and protection are treated as prized clients, those who fail to uphold their part... receive the wrath of the family. We can be a best friend and a worst enemy.

• Unlike traditional Yakuza, the world has changed, and with it so has the yakuza. It's doors are not just open to those of orient descent, they are looking to meld with society as a whole and have global reach with their dealings. Women are allowed to join as well.

• The Yakuza is not looking to stand out, they are looking to blend in.

● LEADERSHIP ●

• Oyabun - Damien Kang, burakumin Yakuza.

● JOINING ●

You don't ask to join Yakuza, it asks for you. After you fill out the form and apply, through a series of RP, the Oyabun will determine if you are Yakuza material. If you pass the test you will go through an initiation ceremony and start on the lowest tier to work your way up the ranks.