The Hernandez Cartel

== The Hernandez Cartel ==
The Hernandez Cartel is a major antagonistic faction in both timelines. 
Led by former chef Manolo Hernandez, the Hernandez Cartel is the remnants of a Mexican drug cartel that managed to reform in Georgia and quickly grew a heavier presence within the Underworld's ranks.
== History ==
Somewhere in 2023 or 2024, the Cartel wasn't formed until the remnants of the Guadalajara Cartel were found by former chef Manolo Hernandez and using his uncle's advice and lessons, he managed to reform the Cartel into his organization and managed to get into the United States through connections.
As of 2027, the Hernandez Cartel was finally founded in Georgia and became part of the Underworld. The Cartel dealt with prostitution, extortion, money laundering, political corruption, contract-killing, torture, drug/arms/human trafficking, organ trading, and various brutal acts of violence and crime throughout both the United States and Mexico. 
They began to work with the Mikhail Bratva until the conflict between the two leaders quickly led to a blood feud between the groups.
== Background ==
As one of the most vicious and ruthless drug cartels in Mexico, the Hernandez Cartel is rumored to be the most dangerous due to their extreme acts of violence toward politicians and rival cartels and has no qualms about using intimidation and fear to spread their influence across two countries.
The Cartel is shown to have absorbed the remnants of the most feared cartels to make profits and to build trust and support from the cartels, which happened to be rivals to one another. While the Cartel did have an influence and a few chapters (notably in Columbus) in the United States, the bulk of the Cartel is located in Guadalajara, Mexico, where its influence is widely known and feared. 
The Cartel has massive numbers (close to a thousand) and access to military-grade hardware and tactics, making them more dangerous when combating fierce rivals, US soldiers, and even Jay Roberts, with minor difficulty.
There are 2 ranks of the Cartel:
* Standard: The 1st rank of the Cartel. They're distinguished by their typical cholo-like clothing (such as flannel shirts. khakis, and running shoes) and their lack of combat experience.
* Elite: The 2nd rank of the Cartel. They're distinguished by their white suits and their heavy use of military-grade hardware. Given the fact that some members are ex-soldiers of the Mexican Army, their combat training makes them more dangerous and they serve as the primary enforcers of the Cartel.
== Members ==
* Manolo Hernandez - Leader/Founder (Deceased)
* Raul Hernandez - Lieutenant/Enforcer (Deceased)
* Manuel Hernandez - Second-in-Command (Deceased)
*272 Members - Soldier (Deceased)
== Vehicles, Weaponry, and Equipment ==
Vehicles
* HMMWV 
* Oshkosh L-ATV 
* Toyota Hilux
* M1117 ASV
* MH-6 Little Bird 
* Ford Explorer
* Chevy Silverado
* Range Rover
Weapons
Assault Rifles/Submachine Guns/Sniper Rifles/Machine Guns
* Colt M4A1 (mostly used)
* Colt M16 (A1/A2)
* H&K G36 (G36C/G36K)
* H&K MP5 (A3)
* FN SCAR (SCAR-L/SCAR-H)
* Remington ACR
* Steyr AUG (A2/A3)
* H&K HK416
* M249 SAW
* Remington M40
* Remington MSR
* Browning M2HB
Shotguns
* Benelli M1014
* AA-12
* Remington 870
* Mossberg 500
* Mossberg 590A1
* M26 MASS
Grenade Launchers/Grenades
* M79
* AT4
* MK19
* M203
* RPG-7
* FGM-148 Javelin
* FIM-92 Stinger
* M67 Grenade
* M18 Smoke
* M84 Flash
Pistols
* Desert Eagle
* Browning Hi-Power
* Glock (17, 18, 19, 26, 34)
* H&K USP (USP-9, USP-45)
* H&K MK23
* Beretta 92FS
* FN (Five Seven, FNP-45 Tactical)
* Sig Sauer P226
* Sig P320
* Colt M1911A1 (several variants)
== Trivia ==
* The Hernandez Cartel is the most dangerous faction in the Underworld due to its military tactics and huge influence in the two countries.