Factions
From Peacekeepers, to Heywood gangs to Corpos attempting to pressure their influence in Arcadia. Each faction has their own rules and plans to tap into the freedom that this new district boasts. Mercs, edgerunners, employees, booster gangers or even citizens all shelter themselves in one of these factions, the name itself enough to provide protection until someone has the iron and balls to pull a trigger on you.
NCPD (Night City Police Department)
The NCPD , night city's standing force against the violent gangs and corruption. Out Numbered, out gunned and often in conflict with even those who would otherwise be their allies. The NCPD is often in conflict with the gangs of Night City, but also the IBHU since they're more often than not, working to serve self-interest. The NCPD in contrast, often work for the interest of Mega Corps under the guise of 'public safety'. Notable Divisions Include:- Patrol — beat cops and rapid response officers.
- SWAT — tactical specialists for high-risk engagements.
- Internal Affairs — investigations into corruption… when allowed.
SC: Sub-Contractors
Mercenaries, bounty hunters and private detectives, along with many other non official groups that the NCPD and other governmental organizations used to help keep order in night city. They often operate outside the law, or even at times against the law in order to capture their bounties, it's not unheard of for them to conflict with the police in order to capture and cash out on a bounty, or against one another for the same reasons. SC operators walk a fine line between vigilante justice and outright criminality, making them unpredictable allies and dangerous enemies. Traits include:- Operate outside formal law enforcement, often bending or breaking rules to achieve objectives
- Hired to track, capture, or eliminate targets for payment
- Frequent conflicts with police, rival sub-contractors, or independent groups over bounties and contracts
- Highly adaptable and skilled in combat, investigation, and urban survival
Heywood Saints
The Heywood Saints are a mixture of lesser known gangs operating out of Valentino territories. They’ve a shaky street side truce that doesn’t always hold up under pressure. The Heywood Saints are typically comprised of anything from small bands of Streetkids to violent booster gangs. Faction traits Include:- Strong inter-gang alliances and protection agreements
- Influence across multiple Heywood neighborhoods
- Conflict mediation and gang diplomacy under Padre’s oversight
Arroyo Knights
The Patriots are a Night City street gang founded by veterans of the Fourth Corporate War who were disillusioned with the state of the city and the helplessness of the NCPD. Originally formed to bring order to their neighborhood, by 2077 they are now a criminal organization involved in robbery, extortion, and arms dealing while hiding behind the guise of ‘protection’ and ‘street security’. They are characterized by their military-style appearance and their claim to be a patriotic force that brings "order" to their territory. As the war between the Patriots and Valentinos raged through ‘77, the Arroyo Knights were formed as an alliance to rally smaller gangs into their cause. Now with the Patriots making their move for a complete takeover of Heywood, gangs under the Arroyo Knights flag are being deployed to assist with covering the district in Red, White and Blue. Faction traits Include:- Military-style organization and tactics
- Coordination of allied street gangs for protection and conflict operations
- Street-level influence, especially in the Heywood district
Aldecaldos Nation
The Aldecaldos are a family-oriented nomad group with a long history stretching back to the 1990s. They are the first Nomad family to be created and are one of the founding Nations from the Seven Nomad Nations. Known for their deep rooted culture of the Nomad lifestyle, the Aldecaldos are among a few that managed to maintain their tradition during the progressive boom across NUSA territory. Pack traits Include:- Strong family and clan networks
- Expertise in logistics, vehicles, and convoy operations
- Respect and reputation among other nomad groups
Raffen Shiv Outcasts
The Raffen Shivs are aggressive, violent Nomads of outcasts that focus on taking what they want by force. These are the bandits of the Badlands, notorious for attacking convoys, daring raids and gunning down those in their way. As they reside on the outskirts of Night City, their biggest enemy tends to be the Aldecaldos but also treat other Nomads as their targets. Pack traits Include:- Skilled raiders and combat specialists
- Expertise in guerrilla tactics and ambushes
- Fearsome reputation that keeps most outsiders wary
Eastern Conference
A union of smaller corporate bodies partaking in a mutually beneficial alliance with the Mega Corp known as Arasaka. Some of the corporations are working alongside each other with the overwatch of Arasaka, while others retain their unique corporate identity, while enjoying the benefits of the agreement. Some well known corporate alliances include- Kang Tao
- Tsunami Defense Systems
- WNS (World Wide News)
- WorldSat
- Kiroshi Optics
- Segotari
- Nippon Daily
- Akaromi BioCorp
- Akari Heavy Industries
- And numerous subsidiary or shell-partner companies
Western Conference
Militech is a MegaCorp seated on the west coast of NUSA. It’s known most for its weapons manufacturing and military contracting. Like Arasaka, Militech has been known to operate with many corporate and militant bodies into its umbrella. Some well known corporate alliances include- Lazarus Military Operations Group
- Zetatech
- Biotechnica
- Asukaga & Finch
- N54 News
- Orbital Air
- REO Meatwagon
- Zhirafa
- Rocklin Augmentics
- Dynalar Technologies
- And other Western defense and tech affiliates