Tier III - S |
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An entrenched street and political machine, dominating gambling, rackets, and labor muscle on the South Side. |
Expand South to Bridgeport (8-clock) Secure political takeover of 11th Ward (6-clock) |
Turf
26th Street and Chinatown (HQ at "The Red Lantern Social Club")Control of local gambling dens, brothels, protection rackets, and some unions along the Canal Street corridor
NPCs
Vito "Two-Time" Rossi (capo) - thickset, brutal, watches everything, no patience for disrespectGianni "Specs" Moretti (lieutenant) - thin, sharp-featured, glasses perched on nose, runs numbers and political bribery schemes
Mick "The Stick" Daugherty (enforcer) - towering Irish bruiser, ex-stevedore, known for "settling" labor disputes
Lina Costa (madam) - middle-aged, shrewd, runs several Outfit brothels and keeps tabs on politicians through blackmail
Notable Assets
"The Red Lantern Social Club" - meeting place, front business, and Rossi's unofficial headquartersConnections with Chinatown gambling houses
Corrupt alderman in the 11th Ward (on the take)
Quirks
-Loyalty enforced through a mix of fear and "gifts" (cash, favors, protection) -Refuses to use telephones for serious business (in-person only) -Each core member must "earn" their permanent position through a public act of loyaltySituation
Rossi's grip on Chinatown and 26th is strong but increasingly visible. City Hall heat is rising, and newer immigrant gangs from Chinatown's east side are quietly testing the Outfit's hold. Meanwhile, Vito eyes a bigger move south into Bridgeport to cement his power before Ricca and Accardo lose patience with him."Hold the Street, Hold the Crown."
Alternative Names
26th Street Outfit, Chinatown Crew
Demonym
Lantern Boys
Subsidiary Organizations
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