Clan Zucco
The heart of the alliance, members of Clan Zucco are seen as harsh and arrogant. In some regards, the success of the clan justifies their attitudes, with a track record of military, political and business excellence. With almost a thousand members, the Zuccos are based in Fort William but have influence throughout the Protectorate. This gives them an unparalleled influence on Western society even without their allies, their drive for excellence resulting in representatives in almost every major regional and national government institution. Citizens and residents alike are expected to do their utmost for the clan and any action deemed contrary to the interests of the clan is punished. Furthermore, any member found passing information on the clan's activities to outside groups without permission is subject to the most severe sanction: expulsion from the clan. Though Zucco Adamo is the official head of the clan, his role as Fort William Proconsul impedes this. The heir apparent, Adamo's daughter Sarah, often deputizes for him in routine matters. The Zucco influence also extends to the CNCS; Adamo's niece, Beatrice, is a senior field officer in the Northern Guard Intelligence Service.
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