Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2013 5:45:06 GMT -8
Note: Anyone can post in this thread. It would be nice for the Lawless ones to explain how their organizations and/or criminal workings work!
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The White Lotus is a criminal organization with its main branch stationed in London, despite its Chinese origins. However, even if its operations have moved to London, its membership seems to remain predominantly of Chinese descent or Asian descent.
The main purpose, or objective if you will, of the White Lotus was to be the "eternal family", a sort of organization that protects the well-being and interests of its members. In fact, that was the reason Big Brother (alias of Yao Xun Wang) founded the family. It was out of necessity at the time, in a poorer part of China, where the bureaucracy was corrupt and the chances of living and growing up well were very slim. It started out with protection and housing units, but after a while, the means became a bit more criminal when things didn't want to go the way that was required, despite just measures being taken, the law not a boundary in the name of the family. Sometimes, the favors asked would go outside the law. Sometimes, positions were desired. All Big Brother would demand is respect, respect that bound the person to Big Brother and the family, and required the person to show that respect by doing favors for the Lotus.
The kinds of crimes committed by the White Lotus have expanded considerably over the years:
Counterfeit: The White Lotus has a specific branch that deals with counterfeit. Often, it is Chinese currency, which is later exchanged for real British currency. The methods of counterfeit had become quite advanced and unfailing that it is almost impossible to tell the fake Chinese currency from the real, though the replication of British currency hasn't been as professional. They have managed to taint the British money supply. Besides money, goods such as DVDs and designer apparel have been copied and sold.
Assault: When a person or organization becomes a hindrance on the goals of the White Lotus, sometimes assault is required. Assault is seen as a 'tool' to achieve goals, a coercive measure to 'rough up' opposition and get the word across. Usually, assault isn't too bad... Big Brother is merciful and would like people alive and able to talk business. The White Lotus is not known for being especially brutal.
Murder: The act of murder is an act of honour and vengeance. Murder is not something Big Brother orders unless necessary. He prefers 'roughing up' people. Despite how much he refrains from murder, he has hitmen and assassins. He will only ask those he trusts to take on the job, and he makes it a point that it must be an order from him and him alone. After the act is done, he sends the murderer outside Great Britain for safety, where they can live a relatively peaceful life for a year, housing and documents included. Targets include traitors, officials, and corporates... and those who know too much.
Money Laundering: Something that is done with the money acquired from the operations of illegal quality. A bit hard to explain, but click here if you really are interested in this.
Tax Evasion: Yao Xun Wang is a good citizen and pays his taxes, mind you. He simply assists others in this, but he usually has the head of his Finances bureau direct this.
Extortion: The White Lotus gets much of its revenues through extortion from Asian restaurants around London, drug dens, gambling arenas (including the casino ran by the Monegasque princess), and brothels.
Internet Fraud: The Internet is such an easy way to commit fraudulent transactions and to scam others, coercing them into the network.
Identity Theft: Often this is something done out of convenience to help provide passage to overseas members into Britain. Stolen identities are used to protect others as well. The victims can be used as scrapegoats, or can be used for fake documentation.
Computer Viruses: The White Lotus has started developing computer viruses in order to breach government computers. It seems to be working so far.
Political Corruption: Big Brother has the privilege of saying he has politicians in his pocket. Yao Xun Wang has a natural hunger for power, so great that he goes to great measures to have power. Unfortunately, this hunger for power can trigger a really bad side of his personality that can make him act... not like Yao Xun Wang, but a wrathful Big Brother. Corruption is the use of the government for gain. By indebting officials and silencing them, judicial powers can be bent and laws can be influenced. Big Brother is feared by politicians, but Yao Xun Wang is seen as a different entity, a good image to the public, having good connections. Big Brother's connections are drawn out by fear. How Yao wants to obtain the connections depends on the politician. Sometimes, it is wiser to have the good connection as the honourable Yao Xun Wang. Sometimes it's easier to be Big Brother. Yao prefers the connections that use respect.
Drug Trafficking: There is definitely much of this, particularly involving opium. Opium production is in decline elsewhere, but Golden Tiger Drugs (the label the Lotus uses on their drug products) is definitely not in decline. Yao tries not to think about his drug operations because of... past events. Thus, the head of the Substances bureau isn't meddled with as much, as long as revenues and quotas are coming off right.
Sex Trafficking: Not really, even if the Lotus lays claim to small harems in Aylesbury, Thailand, and Belgium. They don't do the actual trafficking, though they purchase and manage prostitutes in the small-scale harems they have. In many cases, they free prostitutes and find ways for them to serve Lotus or send them to safe places with new identities, lives, and occupations. This perhaps is an attitude that Yao has taken because of his own sister.That, and he sees not much use in having a whore.
People Smuggling: This is one of the Lotus's main objectives. They often smuggle people and their families from East and South East Asia in particular.
The White Lotus offers services for a price. A "protection racket", come to say.
- Protection from Theft: Track down stolen goods and punish thieves.
-Protection from Competition: Make people agree to things.
The White Lotus also helps the politicians in their circle by rigging elections. They also are quite the loan sharks.
The organization of the actual Lotus can be considered both loose and tight. At the top sits Big Brother, also referred to as the Heavenly Emperor or even more commonly, the Dragon. The title "Big Brother" was a title that Yao Xun Wang liked styling himself as, but the Dragon tends to be the term used by Triads (coughatleastinthisuniversecough). Yao Xun Wang considers himself the founder of this dynasty, as Triads do get passed down from father to son or brother to bother. Ideally, this spot is expected to be taken by a descendant after Yao dies, or by his sister. This spot may be passed to his Consigliere if a successor was not named or found. The Consigliere is the counselor, Great Adviser, or the Wise Rat for the Dragon. He is also the face for the Dragon when orders must be given to people other than the heads of the bureaus. The orders are never usually issued personally, even if the Dragon doesn't mind meeting with the bureau heads. They are issued by the Consigliere or the heads of the bureaus, as the lower downs tend to never see the Dragon. The Dragon has bureaus that concern different kinds of operations. These bureaus are:
- Covert: Handles covert operations. Head known as Vanguard.
- Assault: Handles assault operations. Head known as Red Pole.
- Counterfeit: Handles counterfeit operations. Coordinates with Finances bureau in money counterfeiting operations. Head known as Straw Sandal.
- Substances: Handles drugs, drug sales, alcohol, medicine and even poisons. Head known as Sky Force.
- Finances: Handles financial matters. Headed by the Consigliere.
- Technical: Handles online operations, weapons, and vehicles. Head known as the Sword.
- Diplomacy: Handles talking, discussions, and meetings. Head known as Incense Master.
- Civil: Handles civilian issues and people smuggling operations. Head known as White Paper Fan.
Each head was personally appointed by Big Brother, and you can't simply "work your way up".
Afterwards, each bureau has people working on operations as planned and ordered by Big Brother. Heads may appoint people into their bureaus, but only if Big Brother says they may appoint people. Big Brother may appoint, depose, or move people around bureaus.
Each head position has its own special title, but collectively, the heads are the "Regime". They form the Middle Counsel. Every member of the Regime and the Consigliere advise the Dragon, but it is the Dragon's final word that matters. No one may overrule him.
And that, my friends, is how the White Lotus functions.
Current Known Members-
Kasem Amundee [ Consigliere ]
Ganbaatar Borjigin [ ? ? ? ]
Mi-Yun Park [ Debt Collector ]
Katyusha Chernenko [ Medic ]
Known Former Members-
Kiku Honda [ Not engaged in mafia activity, dependent of Yao until a certain point ]
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The White Lotus
The main purpose, or objective if you will, of the White Lotus was to be the "eternal family", a sort of organization that protects the well-being and interests of its members. In fact, that was the reason Big Brother (alias of Yao Xun Wang) founded the family. It was out of necessity at the time, in a poorer part of China, where the bureaucracy was corrupt and the chances of living and growing up well were very slim. It started out with protection and housing units, but after a while, the means became a bit more criminal when things didn't want to go the way that was required, despite just measures being taken, the law not a boundary in the name of the family. Sometimes, the favors asked would go outside the law. Sometimes, positions were desired. All Big Brother would demand is respect, respect that bound the person to Big Brother and the family, and required the person to show that respect by doing favors for the Lotus.
The kinds of crimes committed by the White Lotus have expanded considerably over the years:
Counterfeit: The White Lotus has a specific branch that deals with counterfeit. Often, it is Chinese currency, which is later exchanged for real British currency. The methods of counterfeit had become quite advanced and unfailing that it is almost impossible to tell the fake Chinese currency from the real, though the replication of British currency hasn't been as professional. They have managed to taint the British money supply. Besides money, goods such as DVDs and designer apparel have been copied and sold.
Assault: When a person or organization becomes a hindrance on the goals of the White Lotus, sometimes assault is required. Assault is seen as a 'tool' to achieve goals, a coercive measure to 'rough up' opposition and get the word across. Usually, assault isn't too bad... Big Brother is merciful and would like people alive and able to talk business. The White Lotus is not known for being especially brutal.
Murder: The act of murder is an act of honour and vengeance. Murder is not something Big Brother orders unless necessary. He prefers 'roughing up' people. Despite how much he refrains from murder, he has hitmen and assassins. He will only ask those he trusts to take on the job, and he makes it a point that it must be an order from him and him alone. After the act is done, he sends the murderer outside Great Britain for safety, where they can live a relatively peaceful life for a year, housing and documents included. Targets include traitors, officials, and corporates... and those who know too much.
Money Laundering: Something that is done with the money acquired from the operations of illegal quality. A bit hard to explain, but click here if you really are interested in this.
Tax Evasion: Yao Xun Wang is a good citizen and pays his taxes, mind you. He simply assists others in this, but he usually has the head of his Finances bureau direct this.
Extortion: The White Lotus gets much of its revenues through extortion from Asian restaurants around London, drug dens, gambling arenas (including the casino ran by the Monegasque princess), and brothels.
Internet Fraud: The Internet is such an easy way to commit fraudulent transactions and to scam others, coercing them into the network.
Identity Theft: Often this is something done out of convenience to help provide passage to overseas members into Britain. Stolen identities are used to protect others as well. The victims can be used as scrapegoats, or can be used for fake documentation.
Computer Viruses: The White Lotus has started developing computer viruses in order to breach government computers. It seems to be working so far.
Political Corruption: Big Brother has the privilege of saying he has politicians in his pocket. Yao Xun Wang has a natural hunger for power, so great that he goes to great measures to have power. Unfortunately, this hunger for power can trigger a really bad side of his personality that can make him act... not like Yao Xun Wang, but a wrathful Big Brother. Corruption is the use of the government for gain. By indebting officials and silencing them, judicial powers can be bent and laws can be influenced. Big Brother is feared by politicians, but Yao Xun Wang is seen as a different entity, a good image to the public, having good connections. Big Brother's connections are drawn out by fear. How Yao wants to obtain the connections depends on the politician. Sometimes, it is wiser to have the good connection as the honourable Yao Xun Wang. Sometimes it's easier to be Big Brother. Yao prefers the connections that use respect.
Drug Trafficking: There is definitely much of this, particularly involving opium. Opium production is in decline elsewhere, but Golden Tiger Drugs (the label the Lotus uses on their drug products) is definitely not in decline. Yao tries not to think about his drug operations because of... past events. Thus, the head of the Substances bureau isn't meddled with as much, as long as revenues and quotas are coming off right.
Sex Trafficking: Not really, even if the Lotus lays claim to small harems in Aylesbury, Thailand, and Belgium. They don't do the actual trafficking, though they purchase and manage prostitutes in the small-scale harems they have. In many cases, they free prostitutes and find ways for them to serve Lotus or send them to safe places with new identities, lives, and occupations. This perhaps is an attitude that Yao has taken because of his own sister.That, and he sees not much use in having a whore.
People Smuggling: This is one of the Lotus's main objectives. They often smuggle people and their families from East and South East Asia in particular.
The White Lotus offers services for a price. A "protection racket", come to say.
- Protection from Theft: Track down stolen goods and punish thieves.
-Protection from Competition: Make people agree to things.
The White Lotus also helps the politicians in their circle by rigging elections. They also are quite the loan sharks.
The organization of the actual Lotus can be considered both loose and tight. At the top sits Big Brother, also referred to as the Heavenly Emperor or even more commonly, the Dragon. The title "Big Brother" was a title that Yao Xun Wang liked styling himself as, but the Dragon tends to be the term used by Triads (coughatleastinthisuniversecough). Yao Xun Wang considers himself the founder of this dynasty, as Triads do get passed down from father to son or brother to bother. Ideally, this spot is expected to be taken by a descendant after Yao dies, or by his sister. This spot may be passed to his Consigliere if a successor was not named or found. The Consigliere is the counselor, Great Adviser, or the Wise Rat for the Dragon. He is also the face for the Dragon when orders must be given to people other than the heads of the bureaus. The orders are never usually issued personally, even if the Dragon doesn't mind meeting with the bureau heads. They are issued by the Consigliere or the heads of the bureaus, as the lower downs tend to never see the Dragon. The Dragon has bureaus that concern different kinds of operations. These bureaus are:
- Covert: Handles covert operations. Head known as Vanguard.
- Assault: Handles assault operations. Head known as Red Pole.
- Counterfeit: Handles counterfeit operations. Coordinates with Finances bureau in money counterfeiting operations. Head known as Straw Sandal.
- Substances: Handles drugs, drug sales, alcohol, medicine and even poisons. Head known as Sky Force.
- Finances: Handles financial matters. Headed by the Consigliere.
- Technical: Handles online operations, weapons, and vehicles. Head known as the Sword.
- Diplomacy: Handles talking, discussions, and meetings. Head known as Incense Master.
- Civil: Handles civilian issues and people smuggling operations. Head known as White Paper Fan.
Each head was personally appointed by Big Brother, and you can't simply "work your way up".
Afterwards, each bureau has people working on operations as planned and ordered by Big Brother. Heads may appoint people into their bureaus, but only if Big Brother says they may appoint people. Big Brother may appoint, depose, or move people around bureaus.
Each head position has its own special title, but collectively, the heads are the "Regime". They form the Middle Counsel. Every member of the Regime and the Consigliere advise the Dragon, but it is the Dragon's final word that matters. No one may overrule him.
And that, my friends, is how the White Lotus functions.
Current Known Members-
Kasem Amundee [ Consigliere ]
Ganbaatar Borjigin [ ? ? ? ]
Mi-Yun Park [ Debt Collector ]
Katyusha Chernenko [ Medic ]
Known Former Members-
Kiku Honda [ Not engaged in mafia activity, dependent of Yao until a certain point ]