>>>> SHADOWLAND <<<<

Looking Glass

Shadowrunner

> Triads in Seattle

[ > Looking for info. < ]

[ >> Overview of the subject, you know.
Who are the big players, who runs what,
Bases for operations, etc. << ]

Fung Zhao

Shadowrunner

Re: > Triads in Seattle

[ > Here's your info: < ]

[ >> Back off for your own good gweilo. << ]

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Looking Glass

Shadowrunner

Re: > Triads in Seattle

[ > Yeah, thanks for the warning buddy. Anyone else? < ]

The Chromed Accountant

Shadowrunner

Re: > Triads in Seattle

[ > Sure. < ]

[ >> There are three Triads with noticable influence in Seattle Megaplex.
Those are, in order of influence:
* Eighty-Eights ( Singapore )
* Yellow Lotus ( Hong Kong )
* The Octagon ( Chendgu ) << ]

[ >> Main bases of operations are, in fact, not in Seattle AFAIK.
As for structure:
Triads use numeric codes to distinguish between ranks and positions within the gang; the numbers are inspired by Chinese numerology based on the I Ching.
489 refers to the "Mountain" or "Dragon" Master (or 'Dragon Head'),
while 438 is used for the "Deputy Mountain Master",
a 432 indicates "Grass Slipper" rank and the Mountain Master's proxy, "Incense Master", who oversees inductions into the Triad, and "Vanguard", who assists the Incense Master.
426 refers to a "military commander", also known as a "Red Pole", overseeing defensive and offensive operations,
while 49 denotes the position of "soldier" or rank-and-file member.
The "White Paper Fan" 415 provides financial and business advice,
and the "Straw Sandal" 432 functions as a liaison between different units
25 refers to an undercover law enforcement agent or spy from another triad, and has become popularly used in Hong Kong as a slang for "snitch", i.e. informant.
"Blue Lanterns" are uninitiated members, equivalent to Mafia associates and, as such, do not have a number designation. << ]

[ >>> If you want to know who's who in Seattle underground, your guess is as good as mine.
Even the Blue Lanters will often rather die than disclose the identity of their master. <<< ]

Fung Zhao

Shadowrunner

Re: > Triads in Seattle

[ > Hanging around Chinatown, TCA? < ]

The Chromed Accountant

Shadowrunner

Re: > Triads in Seattle

[ > Couldn't tell you even if i were there everyday.
I'd say it's more that i'm in the game long enough to know the players < ]

Imperativ

Mod

Re: > Triads in Seattle

[ > If i can add anything, is that Eighty Eights are at war
with Yamaguchi-gumi Yakuza in Seattle. They've been
waving some big nuyen when it comes to buying guns lately. < ]

Looking Glass

Shadowrunner

Re: > Triads in Seattle

[ > @The Chromed Accountant
Exactly what i was looking for. Thx a ton. < ]

[ >> Any intel on sites of influence in Seattle m-plex? << ]

MatrixBard

Shadowrunner

Re: > Triads in Seattle

Sure. There's plenty of Yellow Lotus Triad boys in Puyallup Barrens.
Unlike some gangs, Yellow Lotus will take anyone - especially orcs.
They have a whole horde of orc kid blue lanterns on them, and are making some serious move in Puyallup.

As for places, i know they own a couple of clubs in Puyallup City - Propaganda Club, Chinatown Club and Particle - i think?
Propaganda is your best bet though if you want to reach out to them.

Zhanshi

Shadowrunner

Re: > Triads in Seattle

There's a bunch of apartaments they hold in Barrens for smuggling.
I can get you adressess, but it won't be cheap.

Looking Glass

Shadowrunner

Re: > Triads in Seattle

Don't worry, i got money chummer.
Any way to contact you?

Zhanshi

Shadowrunner

Re: > Triads in Seattle

Sure. Just messaged you.