The Rastas

The Rastas are a primarily Jamaican gang that appears as the main antagonist faction from seasons two to four of Route to Paradise. Founded long before the start of the series and before the apocalypse, the gang is known to operate all across the United States and Jamaica, but likely in other countries as well.

In the second season, the gang, under the leadership of Damerae Badrick, attempt to base in the town of Willamette, Colorado, but the local factions don’t take kindly to them invading their town, and fight back. The Rastas make use of a hostage they come across to control the local groups for some time, but after losing their hostage in a daring escape, an all out war breaks out between The Rastas and the town inhabitants.

The Rastas suffer majorly from the war, but they end up coming out on top, having defeated most of their enemies, but not all of them. As a late winter begins to set in, Badrick and the Rastas continue to hunt down their enemies in Willamette, killing a few more but suffering more casualties themselves.

Down to his last few men, Badrick manages to radio to one of his lieutenants, Manji Fayard, in New York City to send more Rastas. Shortly after this, Badrick is gravely injured in a suicide attack against him. With only one man left to support him, Badrick and Derrick Williams round up a horde of zombies and kill many more of their enemies with them.

After Derrick is killed, Badrick shelters at Nathaniel Shepard’s community, only days out from his Rastas arriving from New York. The day that they do, Badrick goes rogue, collects his men, and launches an attack on the stadium with the intent to finally wipe out all of his enemies.

Ultimately, The Rastas are defeated in battle, and Badrick too is killed, signifying the end of the gang in Willamette.

## **Overview**

The Rastas are a vast gang, known to at least occupy and operate out of the United States and Jamaica, however more than likely they are in other countries too. It’s unknown just how many members are a part of the gang, but it’s likely in the thousands, as there are hundreds of members that appear throughout the series alone.

Damerae Badrick is the founder of the gang, though it’s not exactly known when he did so. There are likely many different lieutenants for the gang, and at least one of them, Manji Fayard, is known to operate out of New York City. In the main series, Badrick surrounds himself with other lieutenants to do the dirty work for him.

Being a gang, they most likely earned their wealth through drugs and or weapons trades. It’s also known that Badrick himself was a millionaire, and owned many night clubs across the globe.

The Rastas themselves are shown to be brutal, despicable, and have the utmost loyalty to their group. They have no issue when it comes to killing humans, and would do so in a heartbeat when ordered to. The man himself, Badrick, while being a cruel, sadistic man who lacks empathy, is also a great leader, given that he’s able to inspire his men to walk into battle beside him. It’s also clear that many Rastas don’t have any remorse for their actions. There doesn’t appear to be any limits for Badrick and The Rastas, as they engage in killing innocents and are willing to commit sexual violence, and Badrick does not stop his men.

While most Rastas are not much of a threat, and likely don’t have much experience in combat, they do have a sense of teamwork. Rastas are shown to constantly be working with each other in battle to try and defeat their enemies.

## **Pre-Apocalypse**

The Rastas were founded many years before the outbreak by Damerae Badrick. Over the years, thousands of people likely joined the gang. One man who is known to have been mentored by Badrick himself from a young age, is Manji Fayard. Manji grew up to be just as sadistic as Badrick, and he eventually took over New York City from all other gangs under Badrick’s request. It’s known that Badrick, while proud of how effective Manji turned out, does not approve of the man’s treatment of children.

The Rastas operated all over the United States, and probably earned their income through drugs and weapons trading. Badrick also was a millionaire who owned many clubs across the world, which may have been another source of income.

Other members who are known to have been part of the gang pre-apocalypse are: Derrick Williams, Delroy Shakir, and most likely Jackson Foxx, though this can’t be confirmed.

## **Post-Apocalypse**

During the initial stages of the outbreak, Badrick was somewhere in the United States near or in Colorado, likely with his gang. It's unknown what he and his gang spent the first weeks doing, but they would eventually stumble across Edward Remar in the midst of killing the men who murdered his mother. Seeing a future destined for greatness, Badrick takes Edward on as his protégé, and has the man lead him and The Rastas to Willamette, Colorado.

### **Season 2**

#### **"The Mentor"**

The Rastas make their first appearance in the opening episode of Season 2. They've just arrived in Willamette and Badrick is driven around town in his limousine searching for somewhere to set up his main base of operations. He eventually settles on the town hall, but while going through the building, he discovers Clyde Rollins and takes the man as a prisoner, locking him downstairs.

Although not seen, The Rastas set up a second, less occupied outpost at a farm on the edge of town.

#### **"A Common Enemy"**

When the local groups in Willamette catch wind of The Rastas, they come together and plan to force them out of town, beginning by attacking the farm. During one cold evening, they attack the Rastas at their farm, killing many people and burning down the fields that they had begun to use a source of food.

Badrick and several other Rastas attempt to chase down the attackers in a humvee, but lose sight of them. An infuriated Badrick returns to the town hall, where he's informed by his men that they've come upon a sickly little girl. Realizing the girl's days are numbered, Badrick decides to keep her safe, and ensure she has a final few days of peace.

#### **"The Calm Before"**

After the successful attack on the farm, Benjamin Taylor and his army roll up to the town hall, and tell The Rastas that they have one chance to leave town alive. Badrick puts two and two together quickly, deducing that Benjamin's daughter is the sick girl that they came across the other day. When Benjamin finds out that his daughter is still alive and being held hostage by Badrick, he orders his men to back down. Badrick makes it clear that the only way Benjamin will get his daughter back is if he wipes out all of the survivors in Willamette Parkview Mall, who were the main assailants behind the farm attack.

Around this time, a second Rasta outpost is established at a factory in town, where the manufacturing of bullets begins to take place.

#### **"On the Clock"**

Edward begins to plot against Badrick, promising the sick girl, Sarah, that he'd make sure she reunites with her father. Around this time, Badrick sends Edward to the factory to oversee it.

Benjamin and his army arrive back at the town hall, stating that they've dealt with the mall survivors. However, Badrick sees through deception, having been told by his scouts that Benjamin only blew up part of the mall to have it appear everyone was killed. Because of this, Badrick tosses Benjamin a radio and tells him that he'll only get to see his daughter again if he does whatever Badrick asks of him when he needs.

#### **"Partners in Crime"**

Michael Hall, a newly promoted Rasta lieutenant, is sent to watch over Edward at the factory, and to settle their past feuds.

Erin Monroe and Marcus Downes, two members from the mall group, sneak their way onto the factory premises, killing two guards and getting Edward to notice them. Edward, a former resident from the mall, informs his old friends that The Rastas have a train coming into town filled to the brim with supplies.

That night, as the train is arriving in Willamette, it is attacked by the mall survivors. A brutal shootout takes place, as Rastas try to defend the train against the attackers. Upon being radioed about the attack, Badrick sends Michael and a squadron of Rastas to assist, while ordering Benjamin and his army to position themselves at the train station in order to eliminate the mall survivors when the train comes to a stop.

The Rastas suffer heavy casualties during the fighting, while only one of the attackers, Clayton Freeman, is killed by Michael. Benjamin and his army fail to kill anyone when the train stops, despite their efforts.

#### **"Promise"**

Jackson Foxx, a trusted Rasta member, convinces Da'Jonte Woodard to flip sides and join the Rastas. Edward arrives back at the town hall after hearing about the train attack, and while he's there, he speaks to Sarah again, promising her that she'd see her father again soon. Outside of the room, Jackson secretly listens in and then informs Badrick about Edward's treachery.

Benjamin once again shows up at the town, demanding his daughter back. Badrick, again, refuses this. When Benjamin threatens the Rastas, Badrick holds a knife against Sarah's throat in order to get him to back down and retreat.

Edward, fed up with Badrick, heads down to speak with the prisoner, Clyde, who he's been having secret conversations with. He unlocks Clyde's cell, gives him a knife, and encourages him to be the hero and save Sarah.

Edward is then sent back to the factory by Badrick, and unbeknownst to him, both Badrick and Jackson head out to the factory shortly after in order to confront Edward. When they do confront and beat him, Edward simply laughs and taunts Badrick, until Badrick realizes that the little man's plan was for Clyde to break Sarah out, not him. He rushes back to the town hall, while Jackson stays behind to keep an eye on Edward.

At the town hall, Michael encounters Clyde, who's in the midst of escaping with Sarah. He forces the man to let go of Sarah, but is then ambushed by Clyde, who jams a knife into his chest. Lying in pain, Michael orders a group of Rastas to get after Clyde.

The Rastas chase Clyde for a little bit, not firing at him in fear of killing Sarah, as without her, there's nothing stopping Benjamin from launching an attack. However, the Rastas are unable to catch Clyde in time, as he makes it to Benjamin's base, the museum. All the Rastas are killed.

#### **"Warzone"**

Badrick arrives at the town hall far too late, and after finding out about the escape, Badrick immediately starts fortifying the town hall. Rastas set up machine guns in windows, stock up on ammo, and await Benjamin's army.

It doesn't take long for the army to show up outside of the town hall, and after a brief, tense discussion with Benjamin, Badrick learns that Sarah is dead. Then, in an instant, a war begins. Men on both sides are slaughtered, but the Rastas suffer more. The town hall is hit with explosives and begins to crumble, killing more men. Da'Jonte abandons the Rastas in the heat of battle, while Badrick, Michael, and a few Rastas take off in a car, shooting their pursuers off the road.

The fighting continues all throughout downtown, Rastas being killed left and right, as buildings are destroyed. One building of interest that's set on fire is Wilbur Wright's warehouse, where he and his crew of criminals were staying.

Rastas encounter Wilbur and his crew on the streets, and another gunfight takes place, but the Rastas are killed.

At the factory, Badrick, Jackson, Michael, and many other Rastas are sitting ducks, pondering what to do with Edward. Before they can come up with an answer, the factory is attacked by Benjamin and a group of his men. More Rastas are killed, and both Jackson and Michael are lost in the battle, their status' unknown. Badrick, however, manages to escape with a small group of Rastas with him.

#### **"Fractured Beyond Repair"**

On the streets of Willamette, another one of many small shootouts occurs between Rastas and soldiers from Benjamin's army. However, the fighting is broken up by members from the mall group, who kill both the Rastas and soldiers.

Elsewhere, it's revealed that Jackson, Michael and many more Rastas have created a temporary base at a hotel in town. Michael, however, doesn't want anything to do with the Rastas anymore, but Jackson won't let him just walk out. Just then, the hotel comes under attack from a horde of zombies and the mall survivors. Michael uses the distraction to escape, killing a Rasta on his way out.

Many more Rastas are killed at the hotel, while others flee. Meanwhile, Jackson ends up being captured by the mall survivors.

Across town, another Rasta outpost at a junkyard is surrounded and attacked by Benjamin and his army, who are in search of Badrick. But Badrick is no where to be found. Benjamin interrogates one Rasta who's shot but still breathing, but after he gives him nothing, Benjamin strangles the man to death.

#### **"Family Business"**

Badrick and a convoy of Rastas perform a drive-by on Benjamin's base, the museum, blowing up and destroying most of their vehicles and killing one man.

When it's discovered that Badrick and the majority of the Rastas are holding up at an office building downtown, the mall survivors sneak up and launch an attack, having brought Jackson with them. It's chaos, with Rastas being slaughtered floor by floor, until the mall survivors reach the top floor, where most Rastas have set up a defense. Another gunfight occurs, where more Rastas are killed. Jackson manages to escape from the hands of his captors, and he kills Erin Monroe, before fleeing the building with Badrick and a group of Rastas.

#### **"Home"**

In the season finale, The Rastas gather up all of their remaining forces and launch an attack on Willamette Mall, intending to kill their enemies once and for. Things becomes more complicated when Shane Haywood, now leading Benjamin's army, arrive at the mall to create a three-way battle.

The battle of Willamette Mall goes on forever, with dozens of Rastas being killed in the process. Jackson is one of the casualties, who is executed by Jacob Feldman in revenge for Erin.

The Rastas kill many of their enemies at the mall, including most of Benjamin's army, Robert Morgan and Felix Quarterman. And in the end, it's the Rastas who win the battle, having almost entirely wiped out Benjamin's army, and forcing the remaining mall survivors to flee into the woods.

### **Season 3**

#### **"Tracked"**

In the fourth episode of season 3, the Rastas are seen again, having spent the last few days searching for the mall survivors. They find them at a hardware store, and launch an attack, where they manage to capture three of them, while losing a few more members of their own in the process.

The three captives are taken to a warehouse where the Rastas have set up a base for the time being. They are interrogated one by one, until Teddy Powell overpowers the Rasta escorting him, killing him and freeing himself and the others. But before the trio can escape, The Rastas spot them, and shoot Teddy dead. Jim Butterman manages to escape into the woods, while Dean Howards is recaptured.

#### **"The Golden Goose"**

Dean is interrogated again by Badrick, while being tortured by Derrick Williams. Eventually, Dean spills his guts and admits that the rest of his group are still at the mall, hiding in an underground shelter.

Badrick takes Dean, Derrick and around seven other Rastas with him, while another few Rastas stay behind to watch over the warehouse.

Just after they leave, Kate Bloodstone, Marcus Downes and Aldus Paxton break into the warehouse and the kill the Rastas inside.

The rest of the Rastas eventually arrive outside of the mall, where they almost immediately spot Curtis Van Horn. Badrick opens fire, hitting Curtis. He and the others then head inside, where a shootout takes place. In the end, almost all of Badrick's Rastas are killed. He, Derrick, one other Rasta and Dean escape the mall just in time and flee in a truck.

#### **"State of Mind"**

In the woods, one Rasta chases after Jim (this is directly after the ending to "Tracked"), but the Rasta is suddenly shot dead by an unknown sniper, who happens to be Michael Hall.

While driving through town, Badrick uses a radio to contact Manji Fayard in New York City. He commands that Manji send a boatload of Rastas to him in Willamette. Badrick then directs his driver to go to the Willamette Docks, where they'll await the Rastas. However, upon arriving they notice Jacob Feldman and multiple others scavenging the area. Badrick immediately grabs an assault rifle and opens fire. In the shootout, the one unnamed Rasta is killed by Jacob, before Badrick gets the jump on him, the two of them brawling. Derrick, meanwhile, pursues Lloyd Waller under Badrick's orders.

After a long fight in which Jacob is stabbed in the stomach by Badrick, Jacob decides to pull the pin on a grenade, wanting to kill himself and Badrick in the process. The explosion kills Jacob and severely injures Badrick, melting off half of the man's face. He then seemingly sinks to his death.

#### **"Reunion"**

At the end of the episode, Badrick is revealed to be alive, having been saved by Derrick off-screen. He sneaks into the courtyard at Willamette High School and knocks Dean out with a shovel, kidnapping him.

#### **"The Mist"**

Badrick meets in a house with Nathaniel Shepard, who is revealed to be the leader of a nearby community. On his way back to the sewers where Derrick has been watching over Dean, Badrick comes across Edward Remar and a small group of people who, unbeknownst to him, have been hunting for him. Badrick takes Clyde hostage and in order to get out of the situation, jams a knife into the mans eye, before fleeing.

After regrouping with Derrick and Dean, the three of them drive out to a quarry, where it's revealed that he and Derrick have spent the past few days rounding up a horde of zombies, and are planning on attacking the school with it. As they're showing Dean, a noise is heard from the woods, and they notice three men watching them. Derrick sprints after them.

#### **"Red Asphalt"**

Derrick chases the men through the woods, managing to wound one of them, Michael. Derrick shoots another one, Jim, and is able to grab Jim, scaring the other two off. He then returns to the quarry with a dying Jim.

With everything set to go, Badrick forces Dean to get into the drivers seat of their truck and slowly lead the horde of zombies to the school.

When they arrive at the school, Badrick forces Dean out, and uses him a human shield. He then takes Dean around to the back of the truck, where he shows Dean a horrifying sight -- Jim, who was secretly chained to the back of the truck and was being dragged along the concrete the entire time. Jim utters a final breath before dying in front of them, shattering Dean. Quickly, Badrick and Derrick jump into the truck and speed away.

On a nearby rooftop, Badrick hands Derrick an RPG and directs him to blow open the gate to the school, and to kill Dean. Derrick succeeds at the first task, allowing the zombies to flow into the school, but as he's about to kill Dean, Owen Gliefield shoots Derrick dead.

When all of the school survivors have fled, Badrick sneaks into the school, where he finds Bruce Boseman, who stayed behind. The two fight, ending in Bruce's death after Badrick stabs him in the gut.

### **Season 4**

#### **"The Greater Good"**

In the opening episode, it's revealed that Badrick is at Nathaniel's community while he awaits the arrival of his Rastas. During his time here, he is treated by doctor Vivian Finkling.

#### **"The Promiseland"**

As Badrick's condition worsens, he eventually coerces Vivian to admit to him that there's nothing she can do to save him, and it's just a matter of time before Badrick dies from his infections.

Later that day, Nathaniel takes Badrick on a tour of the stadium - where Badrick is shown a collection of prisoners Nathaniel has. Among the prisoners is the former mall and school survivors, and Badrick demands that Nathaniel have them killed, but is denied.

#### **"Gunpoint"**

The Rastas from New York have arrived, and Badrick is told he will be escorted to the docks to meet them. However, while on the way there, Badrick betrays the men escorting him, killing Grant Carver and causing the car to crash. Badrick survives the wreck and escapes, making the rest of the trip on foot.

#### **"Consequence"**

At the docks, Badrick meets with his Rastas, among them, Delroy Shakir. After he addresses all of them, they suddenly come under attack from Edward's group. Many Rastas are killed, but they push back Edward and his team, managing to kill one of them, Mike Simpson. After regrouping, a furious Badrick orders Delroy and a squad of Rastas to discreetly pursue Edward's team.

Delroy and the Rastas do just that, following them back to the destroyed Willamette High School. Then, they launch their counterattack, killing Wilbur Wright and Michael Hall, taking a few more casualties themselves in the process.

#### **"All the King's Men"**

The Rastas regroup at the docks, stock up on supplies, before they start making their way towards the stadium.

Upon arriving at the stadium, the Rastas spot a weak defense set up outside the walls, which they promptly take care of, killing all of them without taking a single casualty. Badrick then hands the reigns over to Delroy, before he goes around to the side of the stadium to sneak in.

After waiting for the right opportunity, Delroy launches his attack on the stadium.

Inside the stadium, Badrick quietly moves through the hallways until arriving at the infirmary, where he attacks Vivian and brutally kills her.

The main fighting continues on the stadium pitch, as Rastas battle against the former mall survivors. Meanwhile, Delroy takes a team of Rastas up to the commentators booth and with their vantage point are able to kill Angela Jaegar.

Edward and his group arrive at the stadium during the fight as well, and battle against a few Rastas in the halls, while searching for Badrick.

Meanwhile, William Reynes makes his way up to the commentators booth, where he kills the team of snipers and then Delroy himself.

Outside the infirmary, Fraser Stiller and Zac Barnes are killed by Rastas while defending Rebecca Dawson.

As the final Rastas are being killed on the pitch, Badrick is escorted outside - but is ambushed by Edward and Benjamin, who kill the two Rastas escorting him. Finally, Badrick is alone, and on death's door from his infections. He collapses in the parking lot, where he taunts Edward and Benjamin a final time, before Edward stabs Badrick to death.

### **Season 5**

#### **"It All Comes Crashing Down"**

In a flashback scene, Badrick discovers Edward outside of his mothers house just moments after murdering her killers.

### **Season 6**

#### **"The Stranger"**

In another flashback, Badrick and his Rastas are just arriving in the town of Willamette. Badrick and his limousine pull over on a hill overlooking the town, where Badrick tells Edward that soon the world will be theirs.

## **Members**

* Damerae Badrick - Leader
* Manji Fayard - Longtime member and lieutenant operating out of New York City
* Derrick Williams - Loyal member who is promoted to lieutenant following the war in Willamette
* Delroy Shakir - A Rasta member who was stationed in New York at the start of the outbreak; is sent to Willamette later on
* Jackson Foxx - A member post-apocalypse, and might have been part of the gang pre-apocalypse
* Michael Hall - Joined the gang a few weeks after the apocalypse, rose the ranks quickly to become a lieutenant
* Edward Remar - Badrick's protégé who later betrayed The Rastas
* Da'Jonte Woodard - Briefly joined The Rastas post-apocalypse, but abandoned them soon after
* Hundreds, possibly thousands of other unnamed members

## **Killed Victims**

* Fraser Stiller
* Zac Barnes
* Angela Jaegar
* Vivian Finkling
* Michael Hall
* Wilbur Wright
* Mike Simpson
* Da'Jonte Woodard *(Caused)*
* Grant Carver
* Bruce Boseman
* Martyn Ford *(Caused)*
* Owen Gliefield *(Caused)*
* Apollo
* Jim Butterman *(Caused)*
* Jacob Feldman *(Indirectly Caused)*
* Curtis Van Horn
* Teddy Powell
* Felix Quarterman
* Robert Morgan
* Erin Monroe
* Erin Monroe's unborn child
* Clayton Freeman
* Numerous soldiers from Benjamin Taylor's private army
* Many survivors from the stadium
* Likely hundreds of other humans *(Pre- and Post-Apocalypse)*
* Numerous counts of zombies

## **Deaths**

* Damerae Badrick *(Alive and zombified)*
* Delroy Shakir
* Michael Hall
* Da'Jonte Woodard
* Derrick Williams
* Jackson Foxx
* At least 273 unnamed Rastas

## **Appearances**

Any episode with a checkmark over it signifies The Rastas appearing in any way.