Galactic Mafia

The **Galactic Mafia**, also referred to as simply the **Mafia**, is a peacekeeping military organization and former crime syndicate run by Victor Chomsky. Founded in 2797 GUY by Kroegs Grelcit to expedite local illegal trade, it quickly grew into a galaxy-wide crime syndicate by the end of the 3rd millennium. The Galactic Mafia was covertly taken over by Chomsky’s team in 3019 GUY.

As of 3024 GUY, the organization has divorced itself from its prior criminal background and solely focuses on improving the galactic community. However, much of its work is still done through illegal or questionable means, causing it to be considered a “vigilante group” by the Galactic Union. Despite its controversial reputation, the Mafia's efforts are widely welcomed by the people, who appreciate the positive impact it has on their lives. Much of its work is done behind the scenes, with the public not being aware of its direct influence.

The Galactic Mafia has a prominent alliance with the Llamanian Republic.

## Overview

The Galactic Mafia is a powerful and secretive organization that has undergone significant changes over the course of its history. Today, the Mafia presents itself as an instrument of peace and protection, focused on improving the galactic community through various means. Due to the lack of an organized police force in the Galactic Union, the Mafia has stepped in to fill that role. While it has ideologically separated from its criminal past, it still operates through illegal or questionable means, often using its extensive network to achieve its goals.

The Galactic Mafia's efforts are far-reaching, even if not all of them are publicly known. Since its transition from a criminal syndicate to a peacekeeping organization, the Mafia has made efforts to improve the galaxy in a variety of ways. One of the ways it does this is by "cleaning up" criminal activity, often through covert and sometimes illegal means. The Mafia is known to take down rogue groups that threaten the stability of the galactic community. For example, they have been instrumental in stopping unethical trading and the production of dangerous biological weapons. In addition, they often work to sabotage corrupt governmental organizations that threaten areas of their control, and bring down powerful people who oppose their efforts.

However, the Mafia is still a mafia at the end of the day. It also engages in various other activities, including mercenary work, espionage, distribution of contraband, and political manipulation, depending on how relevant it is to current operations. The Mafia has been known to use its extensive resources to influence governments and other powerful organizations, often to further its own interests or those of its allies. Despite its efforts to be seen as a force for good, the Mafia is still treated by most factions as a vigilante group due to its questionable tactics.

The Mafia is a significant player in the galaxy, with a reach that extends far beyond its criminal origins. Its allies, including the Llamanian Republic, rely on its expertise and resources to achieve their own goals, and many individuals have benefited from the Mafia's actions, whether they are aware of it or not. In a galaxy full of powerful and influential factions, the Galactic Mafia is one of the most mysterious but powerful organizations, with its true influence known only to a select few.

## Structure

The Galactic Mafia is a highly organized and hierarchical organization, with a strict chain of command that is closely guarded. At the top of the hierarchy is a council of anonymous leaders who are known only as the "Hidden Hands". The council is rumored to consist of a small group of individuals who hold ultimate authority over the organization and who are responsible for making key decisions.

The ultimate leader of the Mafia is referred to as the high Chief, the executive and tie-breaker for the council, whose protection is of the utmost importance to the organization. The identity of the Chief is, on paper, unknown to all levels except for the Chief’s second-in-command, known as the underchief. However, after the coup at the hands of the Chromatin resistance, this rule has relaxed a bit. Chomsky makes occasional visits to Hands gatherings, due to each council member being replaced by a member of the former resistance.

Below the council are the regional heads, who are responsible for overseeing the Mafia's operations in specific sectors of the galaxy. These regional heads have significant autonomy and are granted considerable resources to accomplish their goals. They are also responsible for carrying out direct orders from the Council, if applicable, and managing the day-to-day operations in their regions. Beneath the regional heads are the ground operatives, who are divided into specialized units based on their skills and training. These units include intelligence operatives, enforcers, and negotiators. Each unit is led by a captain, who reports directly to the regional head.

The Galactic Mafia is known for its strict code of conduct, which all members must abide by. Violations of this code are dealt with severely, often resulting in expulsion or even execution. Despite its secretive nature, the Galactic Mafia is not an entirely closed organization. It has been known to recruit new members, usually through personal connections or by demonstrating a unique skillset that is deemed valuable to the organization. The Mafia's complex structure has allowed it to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing galaxy, making it a force to be reckoned with in both criminal and protectorate circles.

## History

The Mafia had its origins as a small illegal trade operation founded by Kroegs Grelcit in 2797 GUY. Grelcit quickly saw the potential for growth and expansion and transformed his operation into a galaxy-wide criminal syndicate known for its ruthless tactics and violent enforcement. The Mafia's interests and activities during this period were wide-ranging and diverse. The organization had its fingers in many different pies, from smuggling and extortion to piracy and assassination. Its members were expert negotiators, skilled in the art of making deals and using intimidation and violence to get what they wanted.

One of the Mafia's primary sources of income was the illegal arms trade. The organization had vast networks of suppliers and clients across the galaxy, and it specialized in procuring and selling weapons that were banned or restricted by the Galactic Union. The Mafia also had a significant presence in the black market for jailbroken spaceships, often working closely with rogue technicians to provide untraceable means of transportation. Another area of interest for the Mafia was the control of strategic resources, such as rare minerals, exotic elements, and energy sources. The organization had a reputation for being able to get its hands on just about anything, no matter how valuable or well-guarded it might be.

Despite its criminal activities, the Mafia was also known for its strict code of honor and loyalty. Members who betrayed the organization or violated its rules were dealt with harshly, often with violence or execution. However, those who remained loyal to the Mafia were rewarded with protection, wealth, and power. By the end of the 3rd millennium, the Galactic Mafia had become a well-established force in the galaxy's criminal underworld, feared and respected by its rivals and clients alike. Its members operated in secret, building up vast networks of contacts and resources while conducting a wide range of illegal activities.

By this time, however, a resistance had started brewing on a small human colony, Chromatin-43. This planet had been the center of contraband distribution for decades, and corruption ran deep within the local governments. All the while, a resistance movement planned and plotted, hoping to take back their small colony. The leaders of this movement, Quinn and Marie Chomsky, were closer to fulfilling this goal than any of their predecessors had ever been. Their son, Victor, was set to take over the role of his parents when he became an adult. However, after an accident occurred resulting in the deaths of Quinn and Marie, the resistance disbanded, and Victor went on to join the same mafia his parents opposed.

Over time, Victor Chomsky grew to become a ground operative in a sector far away from his home. Eventually, after a run-in with what he believed to be a group of pirates, Chomsky realized that the mafia was plotting a galaxy-wide takeover. Desperate to turn things around, he returned home to Chromatin-43, reconnecting with his friends and bringing the resistance back. Eventually, the Mafia was flipped upside down with the arrival of Victor Chomsky and his team in 3019 GUY, who secretly took control of the organization and set it on a new path.