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| − | '''The Nightstreet Gang''' is a criminal organization that operates near [[Ironstand]] |
+ | '''The Nightstreet Gang''' is a criminal organization that operates near [[Ironstand]] on [[Scadrial]].{{book ref|mb6|9}} |
| − | + | == History == |
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| + | By {{date|342|PC}}, the Nightstreet Gang was a known and established gang in the area around Ironstand, though the [[Elendel]] constabulary did not seem to be particularly aware of them. They typically targeted cities in or near the [[Roughs]], though [[Matieu|Constable Matieu]] of Ironstand felt they were getting bolder and beginning to hit targets closer to the center of the [[Elendel Basin]], likely because there were not enough resources available for them to take in the areas closer to the Roughs. They are led by [[Donny]], a [[koloss#After the Ascension|koloss-blooded]].{{book ref|mb6|9}} They do not wear masks, likely because they are already known criminals and have nothing to lose.{{book ref|mb6|7}} |
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| − | The Nightstreet Gang robs a train that [[Wax]], [[Wayne]], [[Steris]], [[Marasi]], and [[MeLaan]] are riding to [[New Seran]]. The attack takes place on the train line before the town of [[Ironstand]].{{book ref|mb6|9}} The motive of this robbery is mainly financial: the target of the heist is the bank car present on the train.{{book ref|mb6|7}} However, the gang was actually hired by [[Kelesina Shores]] to attack the train in order to distract Wax from his mission.{{book ref|mb6|15}} [[Edwarn Ladrian]] was the mastermind behind this plan.{{book ref|mb6|16}} The gang is assisted directly by [[Set]] member [[Irich]], who provides them with [[Ettmetal#Mechanical Uses|Primer Cubes]].{{book ref|mb6|7}}{{book ref|mb6|18}} In order to escape the train safely, the Gang throws Irich off the train into a river directly next to the tracks.{{book ref|mb6|8}} |
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| + | In Cladence of {{date|342|PC}}, [[Kelesina Shores]]—at the direction of [[Edwarn Ladrian]]—hired the Nightstreet Gang to attack [[Waxillium Ladrian]] in the hopes of distracting him from his pursuit of the [[Set]].{{book ref|mb6|15}}{{book ref|mb6|16}} The gang did so, attacking the train that he, [[Wayne]], [[Steris]], [[Marasi]], and [[MeLaan]] were taking to [[New Seran]] shortly before it reached Ironstand.{{book ref|mb6|7}} The gang was well-equipped for this attack; they used a chemical weapon to incapacitate the guards protecting a [[House Erikell|Erikell]]{{book ref|mb6|9}} payroll shipment, had something similar to gas masks to protect themselves and a [[Coinshot]], who broke open the armored cargo car and fought Wax,{{book ref|mb6|7}} attempted to use dynamite to blow up the train's coal tender,{{book ref|mb6|8}} and were accompanied by [[Irich]] of the Set, who used a [[primer cube]] to disable Wax's Allomancy.{{book ref|mb6|7}}{{book ref|mb6|18}} |
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| − | The Gang they appears to be unaware of the details of their mission. First, they attack the entire train, not just Wax's car.{{book ref|mb6|7}} Second, they were surprised at Wax's presence on the train, given their lack of anti-allomancer battle tactics.{{book ref|mb6|9}} Additionally, they are inexperienced at robbing trains, according to Wax. Instead of forcing the train to stop in order to board, they attack on horseback.{{book ref|mb6|7}} |
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| + | Despite these resources, however, the gang seemed to be unaware of the true purpose of their mission, as they attacked the entire train, focusing on securing the Erikell payroll shipment, rather than attacking Wax specifically.{{book ref|mb6|7}} Indeed, they seemed surprised at Wax's presence and their tactics suggest they were expecting his car to be full of rich people who would easily turn over money rather than Allomancers.{{book ref|mb6|9}} They also seemed to be inexperienced at robbing trains; rather than forcing the train to stop, they attack it from horseback, as if they are more familiar with how train robberies happen in stories than in reality.{{book ref|mb6|7}} |
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| − | The gang's resources are substantial. They use a chemical weapon in order to remove resistance from the train's bank car, and are equipped with what appear to be gas masks in order to protect themselves. Additionally, they employ at least one metalborn: a [[Coinshot]] takes part in the heist, breaking into the armored train car and fighting Wax directly. Despite all of this, they do not wear masks to protect their identities, another clue that they were hired by someone.{{book ref|mb6|7}} |
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| − | + | As a result of their inexperience at robbing trains and lack of preparations for enemy Allomancers, the attack went incredibly poorly for the gang. Though some members did manage to successfully escape with the Erikell payroll early in the fight and others, including Irich, escaped by jumping into a river next to the tracks,{{book ref|mb6|7}}{{book ref|mb6|8}} Constable Matieu believed that over half the gang was killed or captured and that the captured members will give him a good lead on the rest of the gang.{{book ref|mb6|9}} |
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| − | + | == Known Members == |
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| − | *Donny, the leader, a small, spirited koloss-blodded man.{{book ref|mb6|9}} |
+ | * Donny, the leader, a small, spirited koloss-blodded man.{{book ref|mb6|9}} |
== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 02:51, 24 July 2021
| Nightstreet Gang | |
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| Type | Criminals |
| World of Origin | Scadrial |
| Universe | Cosmere |
The Nightstreet Gang is a criminal organization that operates near Ironstand on Scadrial.[1]
History
By 342 PC, the Nightstreet Gang was a known and established gang in the area around Ironstand, though the Elendel constabulary did not seem to be particularly aware of them. They typically targeted cities in or near the Roughs, though Constable Matieu of Ironstand felt they were getting bolder and beginning to hit targets closer to the center of the Elendel Basin, likely because there were not enough resources available for them to take in the areas closer to the Roughs. They are led by Donny, a koloss-blooded.[1] They do not wear masks, likely because they are already known criminals and have nothing to lose.[2]
In Cladence of 342 PC, Kelesina Shores—at the direction of Edwarn Ladrian—hired the Nightstreet Gang to attack Waxillium Ladrian in the hopes of distracting him from his pursuit of the Set.[3][4] The gang did so, attacking the train that he, Wayne, Steris, Marasi, and MeLaan were taking to New Seran shortly before it reached Ironstand.[2] The gang was well-equipped for this attack; they used a chemical weapon to incapacitate the guards protecting a Erikell[1] payroll shipment, had something similar to gas masks to protect themselves and a Coinshot, who broke open the armored cargo car and fought Wax,[2] attempted to use dynamite to blow up the train's coal tender,[5] and were accompanied by Irich of the Set, who used a primer cube to disable Wax's Allomancy.[2][6]
Despite these resources, however, the gang seemed to be unaware of the true purpose of their mission, as they attacked the entire train, focusing on securing the Erikell payroll shipment, rather than attacking Wax specifically.[2] Indeed, they seemed surprised at Wax's presence and their tactics suggest they were expecting his car to be full of rich people who would easily turn over money rather than Allomancers.[1] They also seemed to be inexperienced at robbing trains; rather than forcing the train to stop, they attack it from horseback, as if they are more familiar with how train robberies happen in stories than in reality.[2]
As a result of their inexperience at robbing trains and lack of preparations for enemy Allomancers, the attack went incredibly poorly for the gang. Though some members did manage to successfully escape with the Erikell payroll early in the fight and others, including Irich, escaped by jumping into a river next to the tracks,[2][5] Constable Matieu believed that over half the gang was killed or captured and that the captured members will give him a good lead on the rest of the gang.[1]
Known Members
- Donny, the leader, a small, spirited koloss-blodded man.[1]