Xhorm Cartel

The Xhorm Cartel, often simply referred to as the Cartel, is a crime syndicate based in the Xhorm system of the Reach but having significant influence throughout the entire region of space. Their trades are the distribution and sale of Stips, slaves, weapons, and other contraband. They often deal in murder and assassination, competing heavily with the Xalrei, the Empire of Discrosa, and other groups for control over the Reach.
== History ==
Many Xhara claim the Cartel has existed for as long as they have. It is uncertain when exactly the Cartel was formed but it has existed for many millennia, serving as the closest form to governance the chaotic and greedy Xhara have.
== Organization ==
The Xhorm Cartel is often mistaken by Core-worlders to be a single crime entity when, in fact, it is several. There are 12 families that each lead individual Cartels, gangs, and syndicates. Some are large and prosperous while others struggle and compete to survive.
The twelve families are each lead by a Dan (singular) or Dansa (plural), who make the major decisions for their organizations but relegate the actual running of day-to-day operations to Krato, or Lieutenants. These Krato tend to specialize in a certain field of management within the Cartel (Security, Supply, Espionage...) and employ Kasiri (Captains) to ensure their orders are met.
=== Ranks ===
*Dan/Dansa - The leader or leaders of a cartel family, the Dan/Dansa have final say on all moves and business dealings and their subordinates follow their commands to the letter. Usually, these are the patriarchs (and in rare cases matriarchs) of the family, and their direct children of either sex typically inherits the position of Dansa though different Cartels can function differently. "Dan" serves as a title of respect and authority, with the Dan's name following after.
*Krato - Effectively the generals of a cartel, the Krato or "Underbosses" are the upper-tier leaders in a family. Typically members of that family such as the Dan's siblings, children, or nephews/nieces, the Krato command almost as much fear and authority as the Dan themselves for they act on the bosses authority. Some Dan keep their numbers of Krato low, ranging from only one or two or even up to five. Others with an especially large cartel keep more than ten at a time. Each Krato commands their own Kasiri to delegate work for them.
*Kasiri
*Laroka
*Sonda
*Kips
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== Strongholds ==
A pair of orange rectangles with a red slant through it, the cartel's motto is outlined above and below it in golden-lettered Xha'ir.
== Notable Families and Members ==
*Xhinkara Cartel:
*Xhokari Cartel:
*Xhakros Toro-Kai:
*Begran-Kai:
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