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Motor City Moving Forwards Started by: Nexus on Feb 26, '18 14:31

It was not too long ago, that Detroit had been an empty and hostile city. Things were not looking good for what was once a city full of prosperity. Efforts were made by senior figures in the underworld to bring vitality back to Detroit. 

So as time passed, two leaders from neighbouring cities, moved into Detroit with the ambition of growing the city. Things were steadily progressing forward. In what was seen as an attempt to grow the city, Nexus had been authorised to set up in Corktown, with the aim of recruiting and bringing more life into the city. The Red Brigade, saw an an enlargement in their crew, with its members all driven towards the same goal to build this city back up to its past glory. 

In recent times, due to some unforeseen and unfortunate events, saw Detroit heading back into its dark days. The city was rippled and only Nexus had remained. 

So it became time for this driven and ambitious Don, to take reigns of Detroit, build this city up to being great once again. Although unexpected, Nexus had taken it upon himself to do everything in his power to grow the city. He knew this was going to be a lot of hard work, patience, and ultimately he knew that running a city comes with great responsibility, but he was well up for the task ahead.

Running the city would be best done from the central district, so Nexus moved his Headquarters to Downtown, he will be running things from there. The time also came, that his trusted right hand BlackAtom, to have a crew of his own, and thus help in the efforts of rebuilding Detroit. He would be supporting from Corktown.

Nexus knew the importance of having the support of his fellow crewleaders, so he sent out a letter, reading

To all my dear colleagues in this world of ours. I write this letter with a touch of regret, but with a huge note of ambition. As many of you may have seen, of the recent events unfolding in Detroit, that has crippled our city. Therefore I have taken it upon myself, to be the face of the city, and to pioneer Detroit back to its glorious days. I know this will be a long and difficult task to do, but I humbly believe with your support and guidance that Detroit will be great again. 

Yours Truly,

Nexus

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A short time after your letter is sent out, a young gangster from The Ivory Tower
delivers this letter to you personally as well as notes from Frankie about
her Street Gang Leadership program, denoted in the letter below.


 


🎇 From the Desk of Francesca Messina-DiCaprio 🎇

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Nexus,

Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to send a
note.  Word has reached me of the recent affairs in Detroit,
and I am glad to hear that someone has stepped up to give
direction to the city once more.

Detroit remains of vital importance to the families on the
North American continent, even those not within your city
limits.  The port of Detroit is a route for shipping a variety
of our products and welcoming in affordable goods from
neighboring nations including steel, coal, stone, wood and
of course iron ore.

Losing control of any of these necessary resources (to either
the government or rival families) would be devastating to
all of us - and so it is in our own interests to support the
leadership of Detroit in keeping the money flowing, so to
speak.

As such, any stabilizing force in the Motor City will always
have my support.  You have been there for some time now
and it would stand to reason you are the best man for the
job.  Know that The Ivory Tower has no interest in coming
to your city to be of burden, and if every my people are a
trouble to you... I hope you will do me the curtesy of a call.
I would be happy to take care of any issues my people should
cause poste-haste.

As for guidance, my very best advice to you is to remain
visible and active on the streets.  It seems, of late, anyone
who could be called out for not being engaged leaves them-
selves open to accusations of abandoning their posts. 

I would never want that to happen to a strong/stabilizing
force - so, remove the ability for your enemies to make
such accusations (at least without looking like an ass.)
This might not stop an enemy from killing you and making
such claims, but at least your compatriots would see such
act for what it is because of your very visible activity in
the streets.

Continue to communicate with the upper structure and do
not allow them time to wonder about your position on any
topic of the day.  Oversharing, in some cases, can be helpful.

Honesty.  Be brutally honest and respectful, always.

Immediately, and excessively, repair any damage to your
relationships with other family leaders when your own crew
messes up (because, as I know you're aware, it does happen!)

Punish insubordination and failure to give respect within your
own ranks so that your crew does not bring ruin upon your
holdings.

Educate the young.  Let them know their place.  Ensure they
understand that while they may not agree with those above
them all the time - to call that out in the streets... to vocally
support rogues or those who do question leadership, is a
risk to you and your operation.

Often, I've found, that the young who support these notions of
Women's Sufferage and other 'free speech' ideals - sometimes
forget that giving respect and holding your tongue is not the
same as submission or 'ass-kissing' ... that they mistake your
urgings to give honor to those who've earned it (as their title
denotes) for weakness.  This, as I know you know, could not
be further from the truth.

In my own crew we are establishing street gangs leaders who
will help us make sure your family (even the lowest gangster)
feels connected to the larger group and is being mentored -
I'm sending along documents which you can reference and
if you like what you see... please feel free to borrow the ideas.
Ideally, more eyes will help you find rogue elements quicker
and efficiently. 

Death is a certainty in this thing of ours.  As we both were told
upon gaining the button - we live and die by the knife and gun.
And yet - we can work to do everything possible to ensure
the lives we live are effective and not easily undone and
if they are undone... that our enemies reveal themselves for
what they are in doing so.

I do not know if I have given you any information you did not
already have (or advice other crew leaders haven't already
told to you) but as you asked for guidance, I thought to give
it. 

If you are open to it, I should like to continue correspondence
with you.  Perhaps in sharing stories of situations we come
across in leadership situations (recruitment, raising, education
discipline) we might help each other to grow wiser & more
powerful ... and ideally more profitable.

Wishing you & your family all success in the future!

~Frankie

 

 

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After listening to Don Nexus, then Don Frankie, BlackAtom steps in to speak,

"I respectfully accept this task of helping rebuild Detroit. May we break the dark cycles of recent past and bring the beloved Motor City to greater heights for future generations to come. Nexus, our bond has been solid since the beginnings of our particular careers.

In the name of such bonds, I will call my house L'amicizia, 'The Friendship'. I humbly express my gratitude to all the leaders and city heads for the great work done thus far. Thank you all for this great honor and responsibility. Salute.."

BlackAtom raises his glass of whiskey.

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SirGodrikz coming out to the streets. He see's Don Nexus deliver an inspiring speech. He happens to turn a see a young gangster passing out glasses of whiskey to cheer to the wonderful news. 

SirGodrikz takes his cigar out of his mouth and Lifts his glass.

" Congratulations my friends,Don Nexus and Consigliere BlackAtom, may you bring Detroit back to its former glory!"

With the savoring of this fine whiskey, he continues his walk back to the Coffee Shop.

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     MidpoinT listens with great intent as Nexus comes to the end the smile on MidpoinT's face has become ear to ear from the amazing news he has just heard. He puts his hand on Nexus' shoulder and begins to speak.

     This makes me so happy to hear my dear friend. It feels like not so long ago with the late Maddy(Rest in peace) we agreed to give you the chance at Left Hand, now look at you. It makes me so proud and happy knowing you are getting this chance. I am positive you will do great things for Detroit.

     MidpoinT turns searching for BlackAtom and casually speed walks almoat unable to restrain his excitement.

     BlackAtom knowing you are going to be here with Nexus makes me know and enforces my thoughts about how great Detroit's future is ten fold. I really can put into words how amazing seeing both of you where you are now and the opportunities you have recieved. Please, if you ever need anything I will be happy to help to the best of my abilities.

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Nexus having had a busy day as expected returns back to his office. He goes over to the self made bar he had put in the corner of his office, and makes himself a glass of whisky. As he heads over to his desk, he sees a letter addressing him on the corner of the table. This is unusual as most letters go through his assistants. He knew this must of been an important letter.

As he sits back on his chair, he proceeds to open the enclosed letter. Putting on his glasses, he begins to read it..

After a couple of minutes he finishes reading the letter, noticeably having a big smile on his face as he saw the letter was sent from Frankie-Messina. 

Pondering for a few minutes, he then grabs a nearby pen, and begins writing back to Frankie.

Dear Frankie 

I am pleased to hear the letter has found you. 

Firstly, I want begin by thanking you for you're kind words, and on the behalf of Detroit we would like to express our deep gratitude for your generous support.

As you have mentioned, Detroit does serve as an important hub for all of our businesses and colleagues across the country, and thus I will do everything in my power to ensure that business is well kept and protected here. That is of course in the best interests for all of us. Stabilizing Detroit thus is essential, and having the support of your city and others will undoubtedly help in that effort. 

I have made note of you're guidance, and if you don't mind I will continue to seek you're advise on important cross-city matters. You're words of wisdom have not gone unnoticed. I see that you have enclosed other documents, I'll have a look through them in a short while, I'm sure they will be of great use. 

Lastly, I too hope that we can continue communicating and building a relationship between our two cities, for indeed thats beneficial for the both of us. So I look forward to hearing back from you. 

I hope this letter finds you in good spirts. 

Yours truly,

~Nexus~

As Nexus finishes up writing his letter, he calls in one his trusted associates. 

I need this letter, personally delivered to the desk of Frankie Messina. Make sure you're wearing your nicest threads, I want to leave her a good impression. And make sure delivering this letter the first of your priorities. 

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Nexus is thrilled to see his friends SirGodrikz and MidpoinT have come out to send their well wishes to him. Excited to have them both here again, he invites them both to join him in celebratory drinks. 

As he raises his glass Nexus says with a smile on his face

I really appreciate the both of you taking you're time out to come and see me. From our time together in our early days has helped me prepare for this step, I have learnt a lot from the both of you, so I thank you for that. And know that you have a friend in Detroit, who will always be open to you should you need anything. 

The gentleman then down their drinks, and go back to their busy schedules. 

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RIP all crewmember in here, your all missed, see you later alligators

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