[SafeGuard Co. Central Office]
[Redacted Number]
SafeGuard Co.
Syndicate Report
Executive: In this report we will be covering the latest intel we have gathered on the “Coin Boys” a new Syndicate that has risen across the Backways in multiple districts across the City.
Introduction: The Coin Boys are a new Syndicate that has recently surfaced in the City, and has been posing a tangible threat to the territories and clients under our protection. Unlike most other Syndicates, they are extremely abnormal in their organization structure, mobilization and methodology which seemingly are determined by their coins.
Background: The birth of the Syndicate is somewhat unclear in terms of exact dating, as are the origin of the coins each member carries and how they are initiated into the Syndicate. However, it is known that each member of the Syndicate solely operates on their coins and the outcome of their flips. Whenever a member has to make what they deem as a critical choice, they will declare the two possible paths of decision and flip the coin. Whatever side the coin flips on the decision it covers will be executed upon to absolution. In the case that members are unable to complete the coin’s declaration, they will then flip the coin again. On Heads, members will kill themselves using whatever method they declare before the flip. On Tails, nothing will happen and the status quo continues on. These dynamics change when there are multiple members present. It has been found that despite the absolute top hierarchy of the Syndicate being shrouded in mystery, higher ranked members have shinier, more valuable coins. Within a group the member with the more valuable coin will be the coin that dictates the actions and decisions of the group. It should be noted that unlike most Syndicates, being higher ranked in this Syndicate does not necessarily mean they are more competent than the other members, as they are seemingly chosen at random by who or whatever assigns ranks in the organization. A group can consist from 2-3 members minimum to groups reaching 100 and more. They either drift around the City like vagabonds or settle and control territories, fiercely competing with whatever Syndicates, Companies or Associations are in the area. Once in control of an area they will proceed to tax the population like most Syndicates. In the case that someone is unable to pay, the collecting member will flip a coin. If Heads, the collecting member will leave but raise the amount due for the next visit. If Tails, the collecting member will inflict punishment on the offender. For every Heads landed on every other visit before the Tails, the more severe the punishment will be.
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Purposes: At SafeGuard Co, it is of great importance that the territories and clients of our protective services are assured of their safety no matter who or what threatens them. As a result, the rise and growth of new Syndicates are of great interest to our company. Any and all intel is valuable in combating them.
Closing Recommendations: Continued surveillance of the Syndicate and investigation into their upper structure is highly recommended as well as taking a more aggressive stance in defending territories under SafeGuard Co.