SHRAPNEL STRUCTURE

Shrapnel territory consists of a block and half along the north western end of Stompanato Street.  Shrapnel’s apartment building actually sits directly across from the Stompanato Apartment complex that houses the Stomp leadership.  The middle school that shares a block with their building has been converted to a black market, where anyone with anything to sell can rent space.  The rooms themselves are taken up by various long term rentals that have contracts.  Rent is paid to Shrapnel, who keep the area violence free, and there is always at least one member of the group on premises to deal with any problems that occur.  The gymnasium in the building has been converted into a clinic that provides cheap medical care, and at least one of the long term rooms is used by a local ripperdoc who provides his services at a discount to Shrapnel. 

The half block that makes up the rest of Shrapnel Territory contains a high rise apartment building, one of the tallest buildings in the Zone.  It is rumored that the families of several Shrapnel members reside here, including the ex-wife and children of Lazarus.  The building is in surprisingly good shape for its age, and maintained regularly.  It is one of the nicest, safest, and most expensive places to live in the combat zone, with Shrapnel charging an average rent of 300 a month for a single bedroom apartment.  Beside the apartment sits an old community center. 

Shrapnel itself is very loosely organized.  Lazarus is the Chief, and he has a select group of men and women who serve as his Council.  The rest of Shrapnel remain in the group at their own discretion, some have been there for years, other are just passing through while they come to terms with their cybernetic bodies.  Shrapnel assumes that a single member can handle most threats in their territories, or at the very least hold off the threat long enough to for backup to arrive.

Shrapnel has a store of weapons, all military grade and well maintained. From large caliber handguns to squad support and anti-tank weapons, the Shrapnel arms supply can be quickly distributed if need arises.  However these weapons are almost always kept under lock and key, and 90% of the time even members on patrol are urged to remain unarmed save for any implanted weapons they may have.

The gangs tag is a metal mask.  Not in spray paint, but actually sculptures made of scrap metal, usually nailed into brick or welded to metal streetlight poles, signs, or whatever else.  The faces are created by each member of Shrapnel, and they vary widely, but they are part of a ritual signifying the mark each member leaves on the group and the community as a whole.  These masks have become somewhat sought after art pieces, and a stolen mask will fetch a moderate amount outside the Zone.  Inside the Zone, stealing one of these masks is seen as a test of courage among the other gangs.   Shrapnel sees the masks as something sacred, and anyone they catch trying to steal one will learn the error of his ways in a most painful manner.  To date only 12 masks have ever been stolen.  Some enterprising and talented members of Shrapnel have been known to sell their own masks along with other sculptures.

There are only about 20-35 active members of Shrapnel at any given time.  Since the main goal of Shrapnel is to provide stability and support to Full Conversions while helping them adjust and become members of the community, they have a revolving door policy.  While most members move on to re-integrate with society, some go for the money and violent release of mercenary or corporate combat service.

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