K1

## A Day to Pay

An alternate universe not too unlike K0, the K1 universe revolves around the actions of Kodian Venclorus and Helix. Kodian is still a Kodian High-Blood hailing from the same background as the K0 Kodian Venclorus. Helix, however, is not an alien and Imperator John does not exist. Helix is a human, and like this version of Kodian, is a criminal. The United States, upon discovering the Kodian race, does not become Communist or the United State of America. Instead, it remains a democratic fortress. After a failed Operation New Dawn in 2020, Kodian Venclorus turns to crime to continue the fight for power over the world, but finds it tougher than he had expected; Jexan Industries, run by Amadeus Jexan, has rooted itself deeply in the world's governments and actively fights against Kodian's efforts.

### International Criminal Factions:

1. Commission
2. Yakuza
3. Maofu Clan
4. Mexican Cartel(s)
5. Russian Mafia(s)
6. Serbian Mafia
7. Italian Mafia
8. Irish Mob
9. Irish Republican Army

### Regional Criminal Factions:

1. (Mexico, Southern United States) Tree Brothers Landscaping Co.
2. (United States, Canada) Nazis
3. (United States) The Winston Hotel
4. (United States) American Mafia
5. (United States) Black Stewards
6. (New England US) [REDACTED]

### Miscellaneous Factions/Nations:

1. Republic of Cónova

## History:

### Prohibition & The Commission:

The organized crime of the 1920's in the United States, consisting primarily of the Italian Mafia and American Mafias, would set the stage for the development of international organized crime through the development of the Commission, a single governing body to oversee the illegal operations of an entire nation's criminal underworld. Bosses of cities or regions paid tribute to the Commission or faced the dire consequences, and the group quickly developed a terrifying reputation; despite operating democratically, the Commission enforced its will dictatorially on all those under their leadership, and strict rules and codes of conduct were set out and adhered to without question or exception.

Unlike in other Universes, the Commission is not dismantled by American authorities in a couple massive raids, and organized crime in America continues unimpeded for many decades. The Commission, rather than be shut down by pressure from the government, corrupts the members of government and expands their reach internationally. By the turn of the 21st Century, every major criminal organization in the world pays tribute to the Commission.

### Operation New Dawn & Aftermath:

Kodian Enterprises and the Kodian Kause failed in Operation New Dawn thanks to Jexan interference, which robbed the group of needed foreign support, economic means, steady supply lines, and dependable employees. The fighting stops within a few months and the revolution is crushed totally. Jexan Industries conducts clandestine operations across the globe, eradicating as many Kodians and Kodian High-Bloods as they can; despite their best efforts, Cyanite, Titanite, and Neutralite remain within the public consciousness, although no one is capable of replicating the materials except for Jexan Industries. After the failed revolt, Kodian swore himself into a vow of silence and was drawn into the criminal underworld. He developed a seething hatred for police and quickly made himself a reputation to be reckoned with. Kodian became known as Satan's Silence, or Satan for short while Helix became known as The Grim Reaper, although their partnership would not start for several years after New Dawn.

### Golden Age of Crime

Following the failure of Operation New Dawn, criminal organizations saw a dramatic increase as the world worked to repair itself. Criminal enterprises became more brazen, more organized, and more widespread than ever; several countries, particularly in Africa and Central/South America, fell to drug cartels or terror groups. With trust in governments low, people turned to methods and means beyond the set terms of legality, and many found great success. The Russian Mafia developed its reputation during this time, aided primarily by Kodian and Helix's partnered expertise in combat and assassination; the work the duo performed during this period set the Russian Mafia up for the rest of its existence and guaranteed their dominance over the Northeastern United States and Russia.

### The Crackdown

In 2035, Jexan Industries discovers Kodian's continued interference in their operations and his involvement in the criminal underground following his ambush of an EU convoy in France that killed almost all of the delegates to the European Union Council. Recognizing his growing influence in the world's seedy underbelly and the dangers he continues to pose, Jexan Industries partners up with international policing organizations and governments around the world, cracking down on the Russian Mafia in Ryanstown and other large organizations affiliated with Kodian and Helix across the world.

By the end of 2037, Kodian and Vlad are dead, Helix is presumed dead, and the Russian Mafia is demolished and splintered; shortly thereafter, elements of the original Bratva from Russia reassert themselves in North America. The Commission's immense government influence, and its lack of association with Vlad and Kodian, ensured its survival and continued operations unhindered by Jexan Industries; the Commission moves back into the Northeastern United States and Ryanstown, no longer impeded by Vlad or the Russian Mafia. Many major organizations find themselves weakened by Jexan Industries's operations, and many criminals decide to form new, smaller groups of their own; the Commission conducts constant operations to control and absorb these smaller, independent gangs, but is only partially successful.