Viper Brotherhood
The Viper Brotherhood emerged in the late 2000s in the sprawling metropolis of New Eden City. Founded by a group of ex-military operatives and disillusioned street kids, the gang quickly gained notoriety for their precise operations and distinctive snake-themed imagery.
Key History
– The gang was formed in 2008 by Marcus “Cobra” Rodriguez, a former special forces soldier, and his protégé, a street-smart teenager known as “Fang.”
– Initially focused on high-stakes robberies, the gang expanded into protection rackets and arms dealing by 2012.
– A violent clash with rival gang “The Scorpions” in 2015 resulted in significant casualties but cemented the Viper Brotherhood’s control over the city’s eastern district.
– In 2018, the gang began infiltrating legitimate businesses, using them as fronts for money laundering and recruitment.
– Recent years have seen the gang dabbling in cybercrime and designer drug distribution, adapting to the changing criminal landscape.
Known Attributes
– Their signature green and black color scheme, with members often sporting snake tattoos.
– A strict code of loyalty, with betrayal punishable by death.
– Highly organized structure, more akin to a paramilitary organization than a typical street gang.
– Sophisticated hacking capabilities, used for both criminal activities and gathering intelligence.
– A network of informants throughout the city, including in law enforcement and local government.