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NCPD Public Safety Bulletin

Subject: The Dangers of Night City

Classification: Civilian Advisory

Night City is a high-risk urban zone, and all residents are advised to exercise caution when navigating its streets. Below is a breakdown of known threats, including criminal organizations and individuals operating beyond legal parameters.

Edgerunner Profiles

These individuals operate in the gray areas of legality, engaging in high-risk activities that may involve corporate espionage, cyberwarfare, and violent conflict. Approach with caution. Follow the see also link for more details.

Threat Level: Low
Primary Activities: Drug Distribution, Informant Work, Minor Scams
General Location: City Center
Appearance: Black clothes, Black hair, Black Make-up
Insignia: B over a black crown
NCPD Advisary: If engaging with the Black Queens, expect compliance in exchange for cash or favors. Not considered an immediate threat unless provoked.

The Wild Things:

Threat Level: Medium
Primary Activities: Drug Use & Distribution ('Dorphing), Violent Crime, Territorial Control
General Location: Marina District
Appearance: No uniform; members recognized through street reputation and presence in territory
Insignia: Red circle with a white dot in the center
NCPD Advisary: The Wild Things are seasoned, violent, and street-tested. Members are often heavily armed and unpredictable due to 'dorph use. Engage with caution; expect resistance and potential escalation during confrontations.

The Brainiacs:

Threat Level: Medium
Primary Activities: Data Theft, Netrunning, Corporate Espionage, Trap Engineering
General Location: Corporate Center
Appearance: No specific attire; members carry a small silver coin necklace with their name and the gang’s brain tag
Insignia: Stylized human brain, often laser-burned into surfaces
NCPD Advisary: The Brainiacs prefer intellect over brute force, using elaborate schemes, tech traps, and cyber warfare. While not overtly violent, they can be deadly when provoked. Members may display signs of cerebral cyberpsychosis due to excessive neural enhancements. Approach with caution—expect high-level electronic countermeasures and potential corporate ties.

The Slaughterhouse:

Threat Level: High
Primary Activities: Armed Robbery, Assault, First-Degree Murder
General Location: Northside
Appearance: Black and Red leathers. Also make a show of ripper implants.
Insignia: A butcher knife done in red.
NCPD Advisary: The Slaughterhouse skirts the edge of full-blown cyberpsychosis, with members prone to extreme violence and unpredictable behavior. Their lack of strategic coordination keeps them from being the most dangerous gang in Night City, but individual members are highly lethal. Hostile towards Sacred Blades, Back Alley Brawlers, and Inquisitors. Notably avoids conflict with Arasaka security forces. Engage with extreme caution.

The Back Alley Brawlers:

Threat Level: Medium
Primary Activities: Street Enforcement, Territorial Control, Vigilante Justice
General Location: Upper Eastside
Appearance: Black beret
Insignia: "If you're going to do it, make sure we dont find out" spray painted in white
NCPD Advisary: The Back Alley Brawlers operate under a loose code of conduct—"If you're going to do it, make sure we don't find out." While not as overtly violent as other gangs, they are territorial and quick to retaliate when crossed. Known to avoid unnecessary conflicts but can be a formidable force if provoked. Leadership collapsed post-Fourth Corporate War, but former members maintain connections.

The D.J.'s':

Threat Level: Low
Primary Activities: Ticket Scalping, Bootlegging, Petty Theft
General Location: Kitty Liquor Basement, Metal Heaven Vicinity
Appearance: Red silk scarf tied around the right upper arm, often carrying electric guitars
Insignia: None officially, but known for using the slogan "Elvis lives."
NCPD Advisary: The D.J.’s are a non-violent chromer gang, more focused on chasing fame than causing trouble. While their forgeries and ticket scams are a nuisance, they pose little threat beyond minor fraud. Easily manipulated with flattery, they are a decent source of intel on the Night City rock scene but unreliable when it comes to delivering on their promises.

Maelstrom:

Threat Level: High
Primary Activities: Cyberware Trafficking, Violent Crimes, Protection Rackets
General Location: Old Downtown, near the docks (Barley’s Department Store)
Appearance: Black leather, chrome chains, prominent visible cyberware
Insignia: Fist clenching an old-style hammer, surrounded by a whirlwind
NCPD Advisary: Maelstrom is one of Night City’s most volatile gangs, notorious for extreme violence and a high percentage of cyberpsychos among its ranks. No operational code means unpredictability in encounters—expect hostility. Known for targeting the Inquisitors but will not hesitate to escalate conflicts with corps, solos, or civilians when it suits their needs. Approach with extreme caution; lethal force authorization is standard protocol when engaging.

The Silver Slash:

Threat Level: Low to Moderate
Primary Activities: District Protection, Martial Arts Training, Security Services
General Location: Medical Center
Appearance: Light blue shirts, rainbow suspenders, “One-World” emblems
Insignia: “One-World” emblem
NCPD Advisary: The Silver Slash operates as both a guardian and chromer gang, offering protection services in the Medical Center district. Known for discipline and martial arts proficiency, they prioritize subdual over lethal force but can escalate if provoked. Businesses often prefer their protection over corporate security, fostering a level of trust within the community. Though generally peaceful, they are not to be underestimated in combat. Engage only if necessary, and avoid entanglement in illicit activities, as the Silver Slash maintains a strict code of fairness and will retaliate if crossed.

The Philharmonic Vampyres:

Threat Level: Low
Primary Activities: Elaborate Pranks, Vandalism, Social Commentary
General Location: City Center (around the Bodukkan, tunnels, and storage rooms)
Appearance: Black Tuxedo (for both sexes)
Insignia: Fanged penguin with cane and top hat
NCPD Advisary: While their actions rarely cause physical harm, they can result in significant property damage and public disturbances. High-profile individuals have occasionally collaborated with them, blurring the line between harmless fun and criminal mischief. Their ongoing feud with street mimes (and by extension, the Julliard gang) often leads to public altercations. Approach with caution.

The Julliard:

Threat Level: Moderate
Primary Activities: Street Performances, Vigilantism, Turf Protection
General Location: Corporate Center
Appearance: Street performer attire with theatrical flair—bells on shoes, hats, or sashes
Insignia: Black and white masks representing tragedy and comedy with the motto "Kill a mime, go to jail"
NCPD Advisary: Performers typically travel in pairs, carrying hidden weapons like weighted juggling clubs and machineguns concealed in viola cases. Their turf in the Corporate Center is well-defended, offering safety for their preferred audiences but posing a danger to any unauthorized performers. Visitors are advised to enjoy the performances from a safe distance and avoid interfering with Julliard members. Even if you’re just passing through, it’s wise to steer clear of any altercations involving street performers in this area.

Sacred Blades:

Threat Level: High
Primary Activities: Ritual Combat, Turf Wars, Drug Use
General Location: City Center, near Burleson Tower
Appearance: Long hair with face paint, large feathers tied into hair, prominent battle scars
Insignia: Red hand print
NCPD Advisary: The Sacred Blades are a violent combat gang obsessed with physical prowess and ritualistic violence. They often engages in a dangerous ritual called "counting coup," where members leave red handprints on rivals or even law enforcement to signify dominance. The Sacred Blades frequently use hallucinogenic drugs, making them unpredictable and highly dangerous in confrontations. Citizens are advised to avoid any individuals displaying red handprints or aggressive behavior and to report any gang activity immediately.

The Bozos:

Threat Level: High
Primary Activities: Sadistic pranks, psychological torture, cybernetic experimentation, kidnapping, cyberterrorism, and random acts of extreme violence.
General Location: Primarily West Hill, but activities extend city wide and on the net
Appearance: Members are grotesquely biosculpted to resemble circus clowns with colorful hair, bulbous red noses, and permanently grafted white facial "makeup" forming exaggerated frowns. They sport unnaturally long, flat feet and distorted body proportions, a result of extreme surgical and cybernetic modifications.
Insignia: A frowning clown face paired with the slogan "Let's have some fun!"
NCPD Advisary: The Bozos are no longer a mere prankster gang but a citywide menace bordering on mass psychosis. Since the rise of their leader, the Great Bozo, in 2019, they’ve escalated from slapstick pranks to psychological torture and lethal ambushes. Any interaction with the Bozos should be treated as a potential life-threatening situation. Officers are advised to maintain distance and never engage alone. Immediate evacuation of civilians and coordinated tactical responses are recommended when Bozos are spotted.

The Voodoo Boys:

Threat Level: High
Primary Activities: Drug trafficking (primarily non-synthetic drugs), ritualistic violence, psychological terror, extortion, kidnapping, murder, and cyberterrorism.
General Location: University District
Appearance: A bone through the septum of the nose, black chicken feathers.
Insignia: Graffiti tags of decapitated chickens or crude human figures being dismembered with machetes, surrounded by exaggerated blood imagery. The words VOOODOO BOYS or VOODOO BOYZ are scrawled in a chaotic, unsettling style alongside these images.
NCPD Advisary: Originally infiltrating the student population through drug deals, the gang has escalated to ritualistic murders, torture, and psychological terror tactics. Victims are often dismembered with machetes, and body parts are displayed in public areas as warnings. Some targets may receive forewarning through disturbing symbols, such as chicken blood and feathers on their doorstep, but more frequently, attacks are random and without provocation. The gang’s influence is strongest on Grace Street, where they control businesses through extortion and fear. Civilians are advised to avoid Grace Street, and any signs of Voodoo Boy activity should be reported immediately.