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New Bedham, the 1930's. A Southern Shipping city has always been dominated by one political machine or the other. The city has always been a great open sewer, but so long as one did not fight against it, one would receive a decent payoff. Unfortunately Jack "The Uniter" Mackenzie, famous for uniting the various squabbling factions in the city and effectively consolidating all the political parties in the city, has just been cut down by a sniper's bullet. Who will take control of the city? Or will the corruption be exposed for what it is?

Looking for:
Police/police chiefs (crooked or otherwise)
Treasury Department/Customs agents
Mafia bosses
Union heads
Ambitious/corrupt politicians
misc. thugs or whomever else is needed.

My characters

Name: Ryan Callahan
Occupation: Mayor
Age: 56
Bio: Elected to his position as a reward for helping Mackenzie defeat corruption charges once brought before him. Has little regard for anyone other than himself or those who help him remain elected (or those who help him profit). Speaks strongly about morality and Christian values, but personally controls about 50% of illicit liquor imports and 30% of brothels. Rumored, but unproven that his business opponents and critics rest at the bottom of the bayou.

Name: Armando Giorgessi
Occupation: "Longshoreman"
Age: 33

Bio: A giant of a man and rather brutish, Armando never performed well in school, not for lack of intelligence, but for his aggressive tendencies. He was born in Corsica and raised in Marseilles, and worked in the French Merchant Marine throughout World War One. He jumped ship when his ship was moored in New Bedham and worked oddjobs and did muscle work for local thugs until he met Jack Mackenzie. Now, he says he works as a longshoreman, his paystub says he works regularly as a longshoreman, and he is seen at the docks, but rarely at regular hours. He is seen regularly at the speakeasies and brothels owned by the Mayor and he also runs a small extortion business on the side. He is believed to do dirty work for the Mayor, but he has never actually been seen meeting with the Mayor.

Map:

http://stuff.mit.edu/afs/athena/course/4/4.196/www/New%20Orleans%20Map.jpg

OOC: Can I play a Federal Government Agent sent to investigate the corruption?

Absolutely. I'm thinking of having this be a combination of the movies Chinatown and Goodfellas (or The Untouchables, depending on how it plays out)

Sounds interesting

Name: "Big John" Cobalt
Age: 35
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 190lbs
Hair: Dar, slight graying, rough face
Eyes: Gray
History: John was born in New Bedford to Irish immigrants. His family was poor, father worked as a steel worker and mother worked at a general store. Life was rough for him as home was little more than a beating from his drunk father. So, he spent most of his days on the streets, belonging to a few gangs. had his nose broken when he was fifteen. Despite this he was a hard worker and determined to improve his life. Even though he dropped out of school he was street smart, which carried you alot farther those days. He made connections, worked various jobs, and was a tough man. Seeing the horrible conditions workers faced first hand he joined the union wher he rose through the ranks and now is deputy head of the Stackwell Steel Works Union. The union is presently fighting for improved rights of the workers. He's married with two children. Described as tough, methodical, and crafty. He generally is a good guy but will do anything to accomplish what he wants. He's a good orator and whips the workers into a frenzy and even led a charge at a group of scabs when they were on strike.

Welcome.

Thanks, this sounds like a good rp

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interested, but gotta go!

bump, map added

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I will take a Union Boss if you dont mind.

Do not mind at all. Dockworkers and teamsters will be closely tied to the mayor. (ie-he will want their cooperation most)

Name: Kurt Reinhart
Occupation: Union Head
Age: 25
Hieght/Weight: 6'1/215 lbs
Hair/Eyes: Dark brown/Blue

Bio: Kurt is the son of German immagrants. His father was ship builder and joined the Skilled Ship Builders Union when it first started. His mother was a seemstress. Despite his family working hard to better their lives they just got along. He spent most of his childhood playing near the docks used to build ships. Kurt recieved very little formal training and by the age of 12 he was working at the docks with his father. Soon he was known as the boy to go to when you needed something done that you couldn't get done yourself. At the age of 15 he joined the SSBU following in his father's footsteps. Throughout his life at the docks he said many men die and get mutaliated. By 20 he was a very hard man and did most of the end weilding putting on finishing touches to the ships. Now he is 25 and was just appointed head of the union. He plans on making the SSBU more indepenant then ever and making a better live for all members no matter what he has to do to get it done.

welcome aboard

When will this start?

I want a few more characters, but I will post the IC thread in a few hours.

Ok that sounds good. Also I was looking at the map and I cant find any docks...

Its New Orleans. I swear there are docks somewhere. But I need to step away for a bit.

Still need:

Local Mafiosi
Local police elements
Dockworkers or Teamster Union heads

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Well I took another look and I dont see any docks. Can you find any?

I just checked the map. Turns out they are much further down the Mississipi. I will change the map if circumstances require it.

Well docks are a big part of my character's life, and a big part of the game.

There aren't that many docks protruding. Most of them are sideways along the Mississipi (Look at the red dots on the French Quarter. Some of them are different wharfs). As far as I know, there isn't much ship construction in New Orleans, however if there was, it would probably be in or near the locks in the bottom right corner of the map.

Yeah. Those locks will do.

Still looking for more characters.

Bump

Bump?

I am ready and willing to start.

There are only two characters besides my own...

And the other guy isn't even online...

I'm in as the local mafiosi. Galeazzo Visconti is most displeased...

The IC thread is going up, tenatively. I still would like more characters.

I want to play as a Mafia family trying to muscle its way into power in this chaotic situation. I even have one set up, The Barlucchi Crime Family.

Post character info, and your in

IC thread is up.
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=513800

Name: Don Carlo Barlucchi
Age: 35
Occupation: He owns a number of businesses like a night club and a butcher shop.

Bio: Carlo Barlucchi is the son of Don Vito Barlucchi the infamous syndicate boss. Carlo started his career in the family as an associate to Frank Corlini a made man in the organization. They both eventually made it up the ladder after a major turf war with the local Garazoni Family. Carlo became a made man after he committed his first hit on Carmine Montello a Garazoni Capo. Frank became a Capo of his crew after a car bomb killed his Capo. Frank Corlini was capo for only three months until the Boss Vito decided he had to be removed. Vito gave the orders to Carlo and told him to have Frank whacked.

Carlo visited his mentor’s home and had a nice drink at his house. It eventually turned violent when Carlo pulled a .38 and gave Frank two in the chest and one in the head. Carlo was promoted for his actions and became Capo of the crew.

Carlo ran his crew for five years until the great Barlucchi Family war. It was between all the Capos and Boss Vito Barlucchi. The fighting lasted well over a month with a high body count of associates and made men. Carlo was giving the title of Don as a compromise between the two factions. Carlo has effectively run his businesses both legal and illegal. Carlo’s family expanded business from merely prostitution, and gambling, into Extortion Union Racketeering and the Drug Trade. Carlo has interest in expanding his little crime Empire into other cities….

Is Carlo acceptable?

He is acceptable.

Keep in mind people in New Bedham don't appreciate people trying to intrude on their business. Unless they give out a healthy cut.

They will get a decent cut. If they become to greedy however they may receive a visit from some of Carlo’s more colorful friends..

I posted on the IC thread...

Just waiting for everyone else...

Name: Don Carlo Barlucchi
Age: 35
...Carlo pulled a Berretta...

Is Carlo acceptable?

Keep in mind the year is 1930...

Keep in mind the year is 1930...

okay a .38

It works. Is he coming to the funeral?

So I assume you mean just a talk.

It works. Is he coming to the funeral?

A man like Carlo would pay his respects....

Re: Cortellen

Yeah. The mayor is a civilized being and violence never would cross his mind.

Re: Cortellen

Yeah. The mayor is a civilized being and violence never would cross his mind.

Bullshit. As long as he starts with a talk. Kurt is quite smart for a ship builder.

Bullshit. As long as he starts with a talk. Kurt is quite smart for a ship builder.

Honestly, I'm not going to be heavy-handed with the mayor. I'm going to be very subtle. He probably won't do anything radical without dropping hints first.

Honestly, I'm not going to be heavy-handed with the mayor. I'm going to be very subtle. He probably won't do anything radical without dropping hints first.

Well the mayor better not piss Kurt off too much. If there is a hit out there will always be someone looking to collect.

I have posted....

The Don will want to speak with both Kurt and the Mayor....

Its funny its the guy's funeral and already people are starting to carve up his empire.

In the mob that is pretty typical....

Yeah. I assume that this is as far as we will go tonight just so we can have more people.

Anyone of importance who showed up to Mackenzie's funeral is invited to the Mayor's brunch afterwards. Also, we are still open for more characters.

Can I just Rp the thugs and members of the Barlucchi Family?

Sure. For the record, I will RP the police (if necessary) for the time being, as well as the Mayor's thugs and the District Attorney, if they are necessary.

And I will also rp members of the SSBU as needed. Well I am off to bed. I will check this in the morning.

Siap for OOC reference, How is the Mayor going to take to Carlo wanting to muscle into New Bedham? I based this family to be like one of the five families of New York. This is going to look like a high end mobster muscling into southern USA….

I haven't entirely decided. As a heads up, don't take the mayor's hospitality to mean that you are genuinely welcome.

Carlo is used to dealing with people that don’t really like him. He just expects to be treated with respect and in certain cases with a bit of fear. I have an idea of his approach to this meeting but it depends on the Mayor's opinion on the matter.

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Name:Murphy MacManus
Age: 29
Occupation: Vigilante and works a local gun shop

Bio: Murphy was born and raised in Boston by Irish parents. He also had a twin brother, Conner. Both of them had a good childhood and had a decent education. Until one day at a local bar Conner was shot by a pair of Mafia thugs. Murphy found out that his brother needed to pay back some money, but never did. Taking revenge after his twin brother died, Murphy killed the man who ordered the death of his brother and the murders. Knowing that he would be a wanted man to the mob, Murphy made his way New Bedham and now works at a local gun shop. He knows that New Bedham and wants to make it pure of the corrupt and the mob.

Solid character, but he's got a pretty difficult road ahead of him. Only problem is another Conner entered the RP. If you can change the name, your fine.

New charactor! sorry....late arrival...

Name: Dominick Biondo..Aka..Dom
Age: 24
Height: 5'10
Weight: 170Lbs
Eyes: Hazel
Description: Well built, dresses sharp....
Hair: Black, clean shaven
Occupation: F.B.I. Aka... G Man
Vehicle: 1930 Packard Club Sedan(White)
Weapons: Colt.45( Chrome), Back up .38 special, switch blade, brass knuckles
History: Dominick Biondo grew up in New York, in Hells Kitchen, Bronx. There he completed highschool getting a good education, the first man in his family to do so in North America. Biondo has family that went on the other side of the law, joined gangs and the Mob in New york, Dominick didn't want to follow the path they chose so decided to take...a different course...

Biondo moved to Chicago when he was 20 years old for an opening with the local F.B.I. office where he found employment. Four years he remained employed in 'Windy City' combating the Mafia/assosiates and the moves they were making on local buisness's, making them pay protection, forcing underground gambling and prositition on them, Dominick never hesitated to kick in their doors, bust their operations, fire his weapon at anyone that dared to make themselves a threat to his life.

Dominick Biondo will do his job to the best of his ability, nothing less.....