1 Prologue - Cleaning Up the World

It is the year of our Lord, 2142. And man, is this world fucked up or what?

So what are you having?

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Huh? You wanna know what's happening? Have you been living under a rock or something man?

Ever since the world governments fell down and the crime families all took over, it's been one hell to another.

Thanks to a worldwide pandemic that killed most of mankind, the state of this new Earth weakened the once-powerful politicians. With no one to turn to, they were all crushed under the thumbs of the most powerful crime families in the world.

In the Americas, what used to be North America now belongs to the Thompson-Weeson crew.

Founded by Gunther Thompson and Maximillian Weeson, the TWC runs one of the most profitable gambling casinos and entertainment centers in the world.

Highly untouchable, these assholes are super-rich not just in gold, but also with technology. And word is, they're trying to take over the world and somewhat.

As for South America, it now belongs to the Santa Crus Guerillas.

Don't confuse them from the pussies who used to run the drug trade of old. These motherfuckers will hang you by the balls if you tell them that.

Unstable, vicious, and legendary for their ability to tolerate pain, they're led by old man Juancho Hortes. The group is into chem trafficking and gun running, so if you're looking to get yourself outfitted for a major turf war, you go see 'em.

You're asking about Europe now?

Well, it's led by this group called the Triumvirate. It's a collection of old boomers who still believe in the age-old code of loyalty, honor, and tradition.

The Triumvirate is led by some sort of Council. They make the decisions and everyone in the group follows 'em. Now for some weird reason, TWC and the Guerillas actually follow the old coots. Don't ask me why.

What about Russia?

Well, by the time it got back to its old territory, Moscow was invaded from the inside by the White Guards.

It's some fancy name of a united Russian crime group who assassinated President Dutin and his entire cabinet.

Funny thing is, the White Guards are led by a woman, some fancy-pants who calls herself the Siberian Direwolf. They are also into gun-running and chem trafficking, which is why they are always banging heads with TWC and the Guerrillas.

China? Japan? Ugh, so many questions!

China got taken over by the Brotherhood of Guan. It's the name picked by multiple triad families who decided to unite to 'protect' Asia from the encroaching foreign devils.

Hah, what an excuse really. No wonder the Japanese Yakuza families also formed their own united group.

They're called Yamatano-Orochi. And they absolutely hate the Brotherhood of Guan.

Probably because of some age-old rivalry. Or maybe it's because Orochi's leader is supposedly the bastard son of the Brotherhood's leader? I mean who cares. Not like it bothers me anyway!

And yep, that's the state of the world right now. So enough of the free information...are you buying a drink or not?

Ugh, so you're not buying a drink. Thanks for wasting my fucking time then-

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Wait, what's this? A card?

What, is this worth more than money now?

Huh? Show this when I'm in a pinch? Why would-

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W-Wh-What the- *gasps then clutter is heard*

M...M...My bad! I...I didn't know it was you!

J...Jesus man!

Um, yeah! Anytime dude! You're free to come back here...for free drinks, of course!

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Gotcha! Got it! Anyway, t-thanks for your patronage!