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== Criminal Organizations == | == Criminal Organizations == | ||
Several powerful factions dominate Deep | Several powerful factions dominate Deep City's underworld: | ||
* '''Belonin Syndicate:''' Run by the Belonin Clan of the Teleran species, the Syndicate is deeply entrenched in both the underworld and Surface Society. Their influence reaches high into noble families, smuggling spice and other illegal goods to the upper levels of Maliki III. | * '''Belonin Syndicate:''' Run by the Belonin Clan of the Teleran species, the Syndicate is deeply entrenched in both the underworld and Surface Society. Their influence reaches high into noble families, smuggling spice and other illegal goods to the upper levels of Maliki III. | ||
* '''Katari Cartel:''' Specializing in weapons and mercenary contracts, the Cartel provides firepower and manpower to Deep | * '''Katari Cartel:''' Specializing in weapons and mercenary contracts, the Cartel provides firepower and manpower to Deep City's most dangerous operations. | ||
* '''Milfern Prostitution Empire:''' A vast network of brothels and escort services, the Empire is a major player in Deep | * '''Milfern Prostitution Empire:''' A vast network of brothels and escort services, the Empire is a major player in Deep City's economy and one of its most notorious institutions. | ||
== Relations with the Surface == | == Relations with the Surface == | ||
Despite the stark divide, Deep City and Surface Society are intrinsically linked: | Despite the stark divide, Deep City and Surface Society are intrinsically linked: | ||
* '''Noble Indulgence:''' Nobles frequently visit Deep City, seeking the pleasures and thrills of its Grottos while maintaining a façade of propriety above. | * '''Noble Indulgence:''' Nobles frequently visit Deep City, seeking the pleasures and thrills of its Grottos while maintaining a façade of propriety above. | ||
* '''Spice Trade:''' The Belonin Syndicate ensures that spice and other illegal substances flow upward, corrupting the | * '''Spice Trade:''' The Belonin Syndicate ensures that spice and other illegal substances flow upward, corrupting the surface's supposedly lawful society. | ||
* '''Sluggo Governance:''' While the Sluggo maintain tight control of the surface, they often turn a blind eye to Deep | * '''Sluggo Governance:''' While the Sluggo maintain tight control of the surface, they often turn a blind eye to Deep City's activities, as long as their cut of the profits is secured. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* The phrase “Going Deep” has become slang for venturing into the most dangerous parts of Deep City, where even seasoned criminals tread carefully. | * The phrase “Going Deep” has become slang for venturing into the most dangerous parts of Deep City, where even seasoned criminals tread carefully. | ||
* Deep | * Deep City's bars in the Grottos are infamous for serving exotic cocktails laced with spice, attracting thrill-seekers from across Galaxa. | ||
* The abandoned infrastructure of Deep City is rumored to house ancient technology and Precursor artifacts, though most who search for them are never seen again. | * The abandoned infrastructure of Deep City is rumored to house ancient technology and Precursor artifacts, though most who search for them are never seen again. | ||
* The '''Sluggo''' are rumored to secretly control certain aspects of Deep | * The '''Sluggo''' are rumored to secretly control certain aspects of Deep City's underworld, using it as a tool to eliminate political rivals and disrupt competitors. | ||
[[Category:Galaxa universe]] | [[Category:Galaxa universe]] | ||