Guide to Clans

Derby Evening Press's Guide to Clans

So you've been on the island, and you'd like some purpose for your existence. Clans are an excellent way to do that, forming the primary source of power in Shartak politics. Below are listed a brief summary of the more significant Shartak clans. Clans will be sorted by category.

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Town-based

Derby

Eastern Federation: Formed as a symbol of the increasingly close alliance between the 1st Derby Privateers and the Derby Hospitallers, the Eastern Federation has grown to be one of the largest and most active groups on Shartak. The Federation has earned a reputation for moderation backed by military prowess, earning respect from groups as diverse as the York Coalition and the WickSick Headhunters. The Federation has added three new clans to its roster since its inception: the Derby Rangers, the Octavius Popesbury Memorial Expedition of 1886, and the Greenwolves.

Derby Hospitallers - The Derby Hospitallers were the first Derby-based clan to arise and were the first sign of the Derbian Renaissance. The Hospitallers, described as an "even-handed, democratic group," initially intended to serve all functions for the town of Derby, operating a hospital, a police force, and a militia. As time went on, other clans quickly arose to perform some of the duties, and the Hospitallers became more specialized. They are now generally accepted as Derby's social workers, operating the Derby Hospital and the Derby Academy. Nonetheless, the Hospitallers continue to assist in law enforcement, and have always responded when Derby or its allies are under attack.

1st Derby Privateers - the second clan to join in the Derbian Renaissance, shortly after the Derby Hospitallers. They took on the role of police force and acted as part of the militia on one the Derby Rangers operations, the Battle of Midway. With the Derby Hospitallers, they founded the Eastern Federation, and with the Federation, helped defend Derby during the Derby Derby Headhunt. Like most police groups, they have come under flak from those on 'Kill On Sight' lists, so offer those on 'Kill On Sight' lists to try and clear thier name in the Derbian courts.

Derby Rangers - The last of the core Eastern Federation groups to be formed, the Rangers act as the EF's paramilitary group. They focus on outside threats to Derby, as well as other towns, in contrast to the 1st Derby Privateers, which primarily deal with internal threats. They have taken part in several large operations, and have yet to be meet with anything other than success. Due to this and their lethality, they have become a respected force on the island.

Derby Protectors - a small band of extremists in Derby, dedicated to opposing the Eastern Federation and its stand on friendly pirates and natives. Arthur Lines, its leader, was once a member of the violent activist clan, the Shartak Preservation Front, and as a result was killed by RobZombie. Ever since has been a menace, killing Eastern Federation members and non-outsiders unreservedly. They are not considered a long term threat, but a niggling irritance. The sanity of their members, in particular that of Lines, is regularly called into question.

Durham

Durham Pistoleers - The Pistoleers have frequently served as Durham's de facto government. Perhaps the least aggressive clan based in a single settlement, they are largely responsible for Durham's reputation of extreme tolerance, due to the Pistoleers' willingness to tolerate anyone's presence, providing that person did not create trouble within Durham. However, because of this, and their relative lack of coordination, the Pistoleers are not particularly known for their military skill. With the foundation of the Durham Government, and its stated desire to absorb the Pistoleers as a military/police force, their future is unknown. However, their contribution to Durhamite culture seems permanent.

York

Colonial Police: York´s first police force, the Colonial Police has had a string of leaders since its founding during the First Battle of York. It has played a prominent part in all defending York through all four invasions, and was widely respected until after the Third Battle of York, when the then leader Kjendlie reportedly went insane, accusing the Colonial Counter Terrorist Unit of plotting to take over York. This period saw the departure of some of the force´s oldest and most experienced officers. The arrival of 5punk on the scene, who took over the Colonial Police Headquarters, heralded the deterioration of the Colonial Police´s credibility, and has only recently begun a possible recovery with its fifth leader, Lexus.