(SEATTLE CHAPTER INFORMATION)
Effective Date: 12AUG2054
Classification
Street Gang
Territory
Southern portion of Enumclaw neighborhood of Auburn
Interests
Weapon Smuggling, protection rackets, mercenary activity
Membership
Predominately Hispanic humans and orks; principally male (est. 69%)
Membership unconfirmed at 20-30
Goals
The overall goals of Las Espadas are difficult to determine.
They appear to be primarily interested in money making operations but
maintain an unusually high level of combat training for their members.
They have shown some limited ties to the local Mafia but do not appear
to be a front for them.
Known Allies
Have been known to work with the Royals, an all-orc street gang in
northern Puyallup and the Rain Sharks, a Salish go-gang which operates
Intercity 164 just outside the Metroplex.
Known Enemies
Golden Vipers: Yakuza backed go-gang which operates on Intercity 164 including the portion which runs through Enumclaw. This rivalry seems to stem from Las Espadas' connections with Mafia activity in the area.
Humanis Policlub: Las Espadas has clashed several times with this group and continues to do so on a regular basis.
Kill Thrill Kult: A largely turf-based conflict revolving several blocks on the northern side of Las Espadas' territory.
Halcónes Sangré: The cause of this conflict is
unknown but is on the level of an old-world blood-feud. Members of both gangs evidence great hatred for each other.
Miscellaneous Information
Leadership: Currently lead by Calavera (human, male).
Second-in-Command is Slag (ork, male)
Training: Las Espadas are very well-trained, both internally and externally. Several members appear to have previous connections with the military and the capabilities of gang as a whole sometimes approach those of a tactical military unit.
Activities:Las Espadas is known as a quality supplier of black-market weapons. It is suspected that their supply route is from the Salish-Sidhe by way of the Rain Sharks.
Rank Structure:Las Espadas follows the following rough rank structure: Neóphito (persons under consideration/training to join), Cuchillo ("Knife", lowest rank-warriors), Espadín (more experienced, trustworthy members of the gang), Espadachín ("expert swordsman," lieutenants), Cuadillo Guerra ("War
Leader," gang leader)