Lennon Gang

**The Lennon Gang** is a formidable raider community located in the West side of Central Park, Manhattan. Their territory stretches around iconic landmarks like Strawberry Fields and most of "The Lake," while their primary stronghold is the historic Dakota apartment complex, which bears the unmistakable marks of raider influence. Lennon's society is distinct in its reliance on outward raiding rather than building up their own settlement, and their aggressive nature is notorious.

## **Background**

Lennon's origins are rooted in the remnants of a larger raider community called Loeb. At some point, Loeb fragmented, with Lennon and Anderson each founding their respective settlements. Lennon's stronghold, the Dakota, is a symbol of their power and dominance in the West side of Central Park. This prime location allows them to exert control over significant portions of the park, although the rest of their territory may not be as built up.

The raiders of Lennon have developed a society that thrives on expansion through raiding other settlements, making them a persistent and aggressive presence. The community has a deep-seated animosity toward Anderson, with hostilities dating back to an ancient schism that few can recall. As a result, Lennon frequently launches attacks on areas surrounding Anderson, seeking to assert their dominance.

Lennon stands as a testament to raider strength and territorial dominance within Central Park. Their aggressive approach to survival has allowed them to control significant portions of the park, while their hostile relationship with Anderson continues to fuel animosities and conflicts within the post-apocalyptic wasteland.

### Members

**Leihson:**

Leisohn is a key character in the Lennon settlement, responsible for preserving and sharing the history and stories of their raider community.

**Cliff**

Cliff is a highly imaginative and artistic individual, constantly seeking new ways to express himself through his artwork.

**Martin**

Martin George is a pivotal character in the Lennon settlement, representing an alternative path for Lennon's future.

**Epstein**
Epstein is the current leader and self-proclaimed "manager" of the Lennon settlement in Central Park.

**Best**

Best is a prominent raider within the Lennon settlement. He earned his name through his exceptional combat skills and ruthless nature.

### Relations

Lennon maintains a hostile relationship with Anderson, driven by a long-standing grudge from their shared past as part of the Loeb raider community. These hostilities often result in violent clashes between the two factions, further escalating tensions. Despite this enmity, Lennon does not engage with Ammu Nahi, choosing to avoid direct confrontation with the formidable raider group due to their recognized strength. Nonetheless, Lennon remains vigilant in defending its territory against any potential threats from Ammu Nahi raiders and scavengers.

Juilliard, as the closest settlement to Lennon, finds itself at odds with this raider community more frequently. While Juilliard's guards may seek to take preemptive action, the settlement's leadership hesitates to commit their resources to such a conflict.

## **Notes**

The Strawberry Fields is the IRL location for the John Lennon memorial, where Lennon received its namesake. Likewise, Strawberry Fields received its name from the Beatles’ song “Strawberry Fields Forever”, written by Lennon. However, It’s not mentioned directly within the game, and is almost an Easter Egg as to where the name came from.