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Line 1: − {{InfoBoxOrganization + {{cleanup}} − | image = + {{refimprove}} − | Type = Criminal Organizations+ {{Update Needed|[[Heir to the Dragon]]}} − | Founded = − | Dissolved = − | Parent Organization = [[Draconis Combine]] − | Headquarters = − }} ==Overview== ==Overview== − A shadowy criminal society, the '''Yakuza''' operate in the [[Draconis Combine]] and its former territories, including the [[Rasalhague Dominion]]. Like the [[Mafia]] they trace their roots back to [[Terra]], though they have maintained their Japanese heritage despite absorbing a number of other mob-type enterprises over the years. As such, membership in the yakuza is slanted towards males of Asian descent, though women and other ethnic groups have joined and advanced in rank during the [[thirty-first century]].<ref name=CBC>''Classic BattleTech Companion'', p. 214</ref><ref name=HHK>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 134</ref>+ As a shadow of combine society, the gumis do their business without fear of reprisal as long they do not affect the interests of other circles. − The yakuza engage in a variety of criminal enterprises - gambling, racketeering, smuggling - but operate on a code of honor similar to ''bushido''. Street-level crimes are avoided out of respect for the common man, and rival groups are more likely to work out conflict through a peaceful meeting. A major breach of honor will require an act of ''seppuku'' to atone for one's crimes, though minor offenses are punished by ''yubitusme'', or the severing of a fingertip. Rewards for successful service come in the form of ''irezumi'', or ritual tattoos, which grow more elaborate and cover more of a person's body as they advance rank.<ref name=CBC/><ref name=HHK/>+ ==Place== + the Yakuza operate in the Draconis Combine and it's former territories. This includes the FRR and the Dominion. − Criminals like the yakuza have traditionally been numbered among the Unproductives, the undesirables of Kuritan society along with beggars and disgraced members of other classes.<ref>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 134</ref> However, many believe they gained a level of legitimacy after the reforms of [[Theodore Kurita (31st c.)|Theodore Kurita]] allowed them to join the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]], an honor which increased their loyalty to the Chrysanthemum Throne. Many yakuza saw themselves as the invisible heartbeat of the realm, providing aid to civilians on occupied worlds and offering a valuable source of intelligence to the security services. The increased stature of the yakuza however also helped to motivate the activities and recruitment of the [[Black Dragon Society]], which saw such criminals as incapable of honor or truly serving the Dragon.<ref name=HHK/>+ ==Business== + :=> gambling <ref> Classicbattletech p.214 </ref> + :=> blackmail + :=> racketeering + :=> smuggling all kinds of goods − ===Organization=== − The yakuza are organized into ''gumi'' (clans) along feudal lines. The head of each clan is the ''kumicho'' or supreme boss, sometimes affectionately known as the ''oyabun'' or father figure. Each ''kumicho'' is aided by an inner circle of senior officers known as ''shatei'' or younger brothers: a ''wakagashira'' (number-two man), ''so-honbucho'' (headquarters chief), ''koman'' (advisers), and ''shingiin'' (counselors). Below the ''shatei'' are the ''wakashu'' or young men who serve as junior officers, and finally the ''kobun'' or child figures, enlistees and apprentices who provide the clan's manpower. Lesser ''kobun'', used mainly as the clan's foot soldiers, are sometimes known as ''teppodama'' or bullets for their expendable nature.<ref name=CBC/><ref name=HHK/> The ''gumi'' also employ ''kuromaku'' (fixers) to facilitate meetings with other groups.<ref>''A Guy Walks Into a Bar on Solaris VII...''</ref> − ====Known gumi==== − * ''[[Boshi-gumi]]''<ref name=HttDc66>''Heir to the Dragon'', Ch. 66</ref> − * ''[[Hanei-gumi]]''<ref name=HttDc45>''Heir to the Dragon'', Ch. 45</ref> − * ''[[Kereikini-gumi]]''<ref name=HttDc46>''Heir to the Dragon'', Ch. 46</ref> − * ''[[Lagom-gumi]]''<ref name=MW5M>''MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries'', "The Strength of Tradition"</ref> − * ''[[Ryu-gumi]]''<ref name=DotDc19>''Daughter of the Dragon'', Ch. 19</ref> − * ''[[Ryugawa-gumi]]''<ref name=ER3052p15>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 15</ref> − * ''[[Yoshida-gumi]]''<ref name=CNc31>''Crimson Night'', Ch. 31</ref> − ===Ranks=== + ==Hierachy== − *''[[Kumicho]]'' Supreme Boss or ''Oyabun'' + *'''kumicho''' (supreme boss) − *''Shatei'' + :the overall leader of the organization. − **''Wakagashira'' Number-two man + *'''koman''' (advisors) − **''So-honbucho'' HQ chief + :the inner circle of the syndicate. − **''Koman'' Advisor + *'''shingiin''' (counselors) − **''Shingiin'' Counselor + :men of special knowledge who influence the daily business. − *''[[Wakashu]]'' Junior Officers + *'''wakagashira''' (number-two man) − *''[[Kobun]]'' Soldiers or Teppodama + :the second in command. + *'''so-honbucho''' (headquarters chief) + :they organize the headquarters. only trusted members make it to this rank. + *'''shatei''' (younger brothers) + :the senior leaders of the organization. + *'''wakashu''' (young men) + :the sergeants of the clan. + *'''kobun''' (child figures) + :the lowest rank of the syndicate. + *'''teppodama''' + :cannon fodder in times of gang war + ==Influence== + ==Connections== + ===Low Level=== + The lower ranks are mistrusted. even loyal soldiers are granted help only when it does not interfere with the business of the clan. Treachery is dealt with swiftly and harshly. + ===Medium Level=== + At this level the clan members offer their services for an astronomical sum in the form of a gift. With such behavior the gumi risk little and gain much. + ===High Level=== + These are the leaders of the syndicate. Careful negotiations are the way to survive such meetings. They will only put their support behind a business if they have the right reasoning. ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[A Guy Walks Into a Bar on Solaris VII...]]'' + *[[Classic BattleTech Companion]] − * ''[[Black Dragon (novel)|Black Dragon]]'' (novel)+ [[Category: Organizations]] − * ''[[Classic BattleTech Companion]]'' − * ''[[Crimson Night]]'' (novel) − * ''[[Daughter of the Dragon]]'' (novel) − * ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' − * ''[[Handbook: House Kurita]]'' − * ''[[Heir to the Dragon]]'' (novel) − − [[Category:Criminal Organizations]]
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | + | As a shadow of combine society, the gumis do their business without fear of reprisal as long they do not affect the interests of other circles. | |
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| + | the Yakuza operate in the Draconis Combine and it's former territories. This includes the FRR and the Dominion. | ||
| − | + | ==Business== | |
| + | :=> gambling <ref> Classicbattletech p.214 </ref> | ||
| + | :=> blackmail | ||
| + | :=> racketeering | ||
| + | :=> smuggling all kinds of goods | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Hierachy== |
| − | *'' | + | *'''kumicho''' (supreme boss) |
| − | *'' | + | :the overall leader of the organization. |
| − | * | + | *'''koman''' (advisors) |
| − | * | + | :the inner circle of the syndicate. |
| − | * | + | *'''shingiin''' (counselors) |
| − | * | + | :men of special knowledge who influence the daily business. |
| − | *'' | + | *'''wakagashira''' (number-two man) |
| − | *'' | + | :the second in command. |
| + | *'''so-honbucho''' (headquarters chief) | ||
| + | :they organize the headquarters. only trusted members make it to this rank. | ||
| + | *'''shatei''' (younger brothers) | ||
| + | :the senior leaders of the organization. | ||
| + | *'''wakashu''' (young men) | ||
| + | :the sergeants of the clan. | ||
| + | *'''kobun''' (child figures) | ||
| + | :the lowest rank of the syndicate. | ||
| + | *'''teppodama''' | ||
| + | :cannon fodder in times of gang war | ||
| + | ==Influence== | ||
| + | ==Connections== | ||
| + | ===Low Level=== | ||
| + | The lower ranks are mistrusted. even loyal soldiers are granted help only when it does not interfere with the business of the clan. Treachery is dealt with swiftly and harshly. | ||
| + | ===Medium Level=== | ||
| + | At this level the clan members offer their services for an astronomical sum in the form of a gift. With such behavior the gumi risk little and gain much. | ||
| + | ===High Level=== | ||
| + | These are the leaders of the syndicate. Careful negotiations are the way to survive such meetings. They will only put their support behind a business if they have the right reasoning. | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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