Italy/Mafia

# Mafia

## Volta Family

### Description

The Volta mob family is a organized crime family based in Rome, Italy. Known for their power, influence, and ruthlessness, they have established themselves as one of the most formidable criminal organizations in the city. With a rich history spanning several generations, the Volta family has deep roots in the criminal underworld and a reputation that demands respect and fear.

At the helm of the Volta mob family is Don Antonio Volta, a seasoned and cunning patriarch who commands the loyalty of his subordinates and strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies. Don Volta is a shrewd strategist, combining old-school traditions with a modern approach to criminal activities. He values loyalty above all else and rewards those who prove their dedication to the family.

The family operates through an intricate network of businesses, both legitimate and illicit, which serve as fronts for their criminal operations. They control various industries, including construction, gambling, drug trafficking, and extortion. Their reach extends beyond Rome, as they have forged alliances with other criminal organizations across Italy and even internationally.

The Volta mob family is notorious for their strict code of conduct. They prioritize honor, respect, and loyalty among their ranks, punishing any betrayal or disloyalty with severe consequences. Members of the family are expected to uphold the family's reputation and protect its interests at all costs.

Under Don Volta's guidance, the family maintains a delicate balance between maintaining their criminal empire and avoiding unwanted attention from law enforcement. They have cultivated connections with corrupt politicians, law enforcement officials, and influential individuals to ensure their operations remain undisturbed.

Within the Volta family, blood ties hold great significance. Don Volta's children and close relatives occupy prominent positions, with his eldest son, Marco Volta, being the heir apparent to the family's leadership. Each member of the family has a specific role and responsibility, contributing to the overall success and influence of the organization.

Despite their ruthless nature, the Volta family is not without internal conflicts and power struggles. Rivalries, betrayals, and ambitious individuals seeking to challenge the current hierarchy are constant threats that the family must contend with. These power dynamics and family dynamics often serve as the backdrop for dramatic and intense storylines centered around the Volta mob family.

### Formation

The Volta family become involved in crime in 1882. In that year, King Umberto I joined the Triple Alliance but he was worried about Germany and Austria-Hungary gaining too much power of Italy. He went to one of his trusted advisors, the head of the Volta family, and asked him to spy on Germany in exchanged for increased influence in Rome. He agreed and traveled to Berlin.

While in Berlin he realized that the Triple Alliance was going to lose the war and that it would be wise to return to Rome and to try to gather power there. King Umberto saw that as a betrayal but he could not do anything or the Volta family would tell Germany and Austria-Hungary about his attempts to spy on them.

In an attempt to gain power in the event that Uberto dies or is deposed, the Volta family expanded their influence. The first way they did this was by helping the Montalti family. A wealthy family that owns an Iron mine. They fought of government troops and allowed the Montalti mine to trade with the outside world again.

After this event the Volta family kept making allies and gaining power.

### Expansionist Party

After World War II, the Volta family forced the Montalti to create the Expansionist Party, a political party focusing on moving Italian troops and recourses into Africa. They did this so their expansion would be easier. Don Antonio Volta gave the task of expansion into Florence to his son Marco.

## Lombardi Family

### Description

The Lombardi family is a relatively new crime family located in Florence. They specialize in the drug and weapon trade. Their goal is to supply Florence with weapons and other goods made illegal by the Constitution of the Global Federation .

The family is spearheaded by Don Domenico Lombardi and his second in charge, Carlo Insigne. Together they smuggle weapons from the United States and use said weapons to force to nearby shops to pay them part of profits.

### War with the Voltas

When the Volta crime family began moving to Florence they considered the Lombardi family to be classless fools who should be killed.