Exarchs

The Exarchs are a powerful street gang that control the Patel Peninsula, a lawless territory just outside the borders of the mighty sprawl of Eleziatta within the continent of Puerto Estelar on Hyperion. Originally a loose confederation of Destino criminals from the eastern Destino seaboard forced from their territories by rival gangs and police during the Years of Blood, the Exarchs moved to the peninsula and waged a bloody street war to consolidate their newfound territory.
Despite the Exarchs' territory officially lying outside of the border of Eleziatta, the bulk of their businesses and activities are conducted within the sprawl's many metrozones.
They appear in Quiet Until the Thaw as a secondary antagonistic faction and as a direct participant in the Kyurokan Disaster.
== Background ==
As the Years of Blood passed and the world around them settled, so too did the Exarchs. They grew in numbers and prowess, seizing opportunities presented by the postbellum power vacuum to expand their influence and solidify their power base in Puerto Estelar. Their headquarters, the Exodome, stands as a testament to their rise; once a magnificent stadium complex abandoned in the 2500s due to lack of funding was now a fortress in all but appearance.
Clad in the colors of black and white, the Exarchs are both a visual manifestation of their code and a statement of their authority. Their attire, a fusion of futuristic cybernetics and neo-noir fashion, strikes an imposing balance between intimidation and allure. The gang symbol, two intersecting white rings, acts as a mark of membership, a symbol of loyalty, and a warning to those who dare to challenge their supremacy.
The Exarchs' strength lies not only in their numbers, but also in their network of informants, hackers, and enforcers spread throughout the vast urban expanse of Eleziatta. They have perfected the art of manipulation and control, exerting their influence over illicit markets, clandestine operations, and the very heart of the city's power structures. This has made them almost untouchable by the Hyperion Police Department in that area, and has elevated them to be almost as powerful as Hyperion's various organized crime syndicates.