Handbook for Newcomers

Handbook for Newcomers: An Introduction to the Organized Crime

Welcome to the Brotherhood

You have been chosen to join an elite and powerful network. This is not just an organization—it is a way of life. We demand absolute commitment, unwavering loyalty, and the ability to follow orders without question. In return, you gain protection, wealth, and a family unlike any other. Remember: failure is not an option, and betrayal is unthinkable.

The Core Tenets

1. Loyalty and Omertà

   • You will swear complete loyalty to the organization and its leadership.
   • The code of silence (Omertà) is sacred: Never speak to outsiders, never cooperate with law enforcement, and deny everything when questioned.
   • Breaking this rule means death—yours or your family's.

2. Hierarchy and Discipline

   • We operate under a strict chain of command. Orders from your superiors must be followed without hesitation.
   • Disobedience leads to punishment—starting with reprimands and fines, escalating to violence or worse.

3. Respect for Authority

   • Always show deference to those above you.
   • Address your superiors properly and never question their decisions.
   • Disrespect can result in social exile, beatings, or worse.

4. Territoriality

   • Our control over certain territories is absolute.
   • Do not engage in business without permission within these areas.
   • Any violation of these boundaries can trigger violent consequences.

5. Profit-Driven Activities

   • Your priority is generating revenue for the organization.
   • Illegal activities are our livelihood—respect the system, and always deliver your dues.
   • Skimming profits is a death sentence.

6. Rules Regarding Violence

   • Violence is a tool, not a free-for-all.
   • Unapproved killings will result in severe consequences, including execution.
   • Collateral damage is bad for business; avoid unnecessary attention.

7. Codes of Honor

   • Keep your word within the organization.
   • Protect the families of our members and uphold the values that define us.
   • Violation of these principles leads to disgrace or worse.

Your induction into this life means you have accepted all of the above. There is no turning back. Welcome to the family.

British organized crime "firms"

London

• Adams crime family
• The Richardson Gang
• The Firm
• The Syndicate
• Comer gang
• Hunt Crime Syndicate
• Buttmarsh Boys

Interwar era mobs

• Messina Brothers
• Sabini syndicate
• Hoxton Gang
• Elephant and Castle Mob
• Birmingham Boys

Essex Boys

Manchester

Quality Street Gang

Noonan firm

Cheetham Hillbillies

The Gooch Close Gang

Liverpool

Huyton Firm

Curtis Warren's drug empire

Whitney gang

Aggi Crew

Glasgow

Lyons Crime Family

McGraw firm

Thompson firm

Delta Crime Syndicate

Brighton razor gangs

Bestwood Cartel