The Los Santos Saints (LSS) started with just 5 people. Cyrus, Frankie, Joker, Lulu, and Jamal hadn't been in town long when they discovered the hard truth. The big gangs in the city could do whatever they wanted, whenever they wanted. Eventually, these 5 came across two new citizens in town named CJ and Shawn who were like minded, and the 7 of them formed The Los Santos Saints. As time went on, they set out looking for members to join their cause, and occasionally did what they could to try and make a name for themselves. Eventually, they learned the ins and outs of the criminal underbelly of Los Santos. They dipped their hands into what they soon learned would have immense potential for wealth and growth, however, they ran into the same issues they've always had. The gangs that had already made a name for themselves previously established systems to run everything from the chop shop to gun running. The Saints grew tired of the oppression and decided to fight back. What was once a gang had become a family.
We are currently in the early building and recruitment phase to what will strive to become something great. Every single person in the Saints has felt the foot of some of the bigger gangs press down on their throats at least once, and has decided to join the cause in making the criminal world of Los Santos a fair environment. Our main enemies are currently Los Zetas and their allies, and while we realize we've got a lot of work to do to stand a chance against a gang of their stature, we are willing to do whatever it may take. The Saints are constantly searching for active recruits who are willing to put in the work to help us expand and to establish their rank within our family. We are also looking to make and acquire new allies and connections in the city to help ensure not only ours, but the city's business runs as smooth as possible.
Our plan is to expand to different parts of the city offering a wide range of services to the people of Los Santos. While we will offer our services and support one of our main focuses is making the people of Los Santos feel more secure while conducting business within the city by providing a safe and secure place to conduct business meetings and transactions where there is no worry of being robbed or hustled by the other party. We also plan to create a movement to show the large gangs of the city that they can't extort or rob everyone they find without repercussions.
While we don't require you to have any experience to join us, that doesn't mean we don't expect anything from you. We operate like a family, not a gang, so the first thing we look out for is each other and we ensure that there is no internal tension so our business continues smoothly. With that being said, we have certain standards we will expect from you. We expect you to have a serious want and will to settle in nicely to the city and to be there for your family whenever needed to ensure that we stay strong and continue to grow. If you want to tryout or think you have what it takes to become part of our family look for the colors red and white and contact one of your local Saints to get in touch. If any of the lower ranks have contact with someone that may be interested in joining, they must contact a Bishop+ ranked member of Los Santos Saints.
OOC :
- Read, understand and follow the server rules and regulations, anyone who causes too much trouble will be removed
- Become familiar with the chat actions and commands
- Promote good and healthy RP for the gang and the server to make everybody's experience more enjoyable
- If you are able to record your game play, it is highly recommended as it will help with any situations that may arise regarding server rules
- Be respectful to everybody OOC, OOC insults will not be tolerated
- If you are going to be inactive for longer than a week, please notify a higher up. We don't want our gang filled with inactive players
IC :
- DO NOT rob randoms. The Los Santos Saints only rob people that are our enemies or people that mess with us.
- Respect gang members and our allies at all times
- No snitching or ratting out to the cops about anything that involves a fellow gang member or ally
- Stay true and loyal to the gang, if someone asks who you're affiliated with, don't be afraid to tell them. We want to represent our colors to whoever wants to know
- Always carry a radio on your person, this is the best way for us to communicate gang wide if help or assistance is required.
Colors/Masks:
The Los Santos Saints can be seen rocking red and white colors. At the moment we also keep our masks Christmas themed because ya know, Saint Nick.
Ranks:
While we have ranks, we do not let these titles get to our heads. We work more like a democracy than a dictatorship, and no decision is made off the want of a singular person. Deacons and above will be able to voice their opinions on whatever matters they want and the leadership will take into account everyone's opinions on the matter.
1. 7 Pillars
The 7 Pillars are one of the 7 founding members of The Los Santos Saints. When they are in town, they tend to the bigger picture and leadership of the gang. This rank is not achievable unless decided upon by all other active Pillars, as currently only the founders of Los Santos Saints have been given this rank. If a member of the 7 Pillars dies ((ck)) or leaves town for good, the remaining Pillars will convene to discuss a possible replacement.
2. Saint
Saint is the highest achievable rank for anyone in the gang, but to get to this point you have to prove a multitude of things to the 7 Pillars. To receive this rank, you must show that you are loyal, trustworthy, helpful, have leadership tendencies, and can stand the test of time. Any members of the gang that are this rank may assume leadership if none of the 7 Pillars are in town.
3. Bishop
Bishop is where the leadership ranks of The Los Santos Saints begins. These members are given permission to recruit new people into the ranks of the Saints. If none of the 7 pillars or Saints are around, people of the Bishop rank may assume temporary leadership to make tough decisions if necessary.
4. Cardinal
Cardinal is the highest rank in the Saints that isn't considered a leadership role. However, this rank should still be respected by it's inferiors as the people of this rank have had to invest more than just time into the gang. These members and higher are expected to keep track of new recruits to the gang, to see how they fare out as a possible member of our group. From here on out, these ranks and above are also expected to provide for the gang, and it will provide for them in return.
5. Priest
The rank of Priest is earned through showing that you mean more to Los Santos Saints than just another body to take bullets in the line of action. Priest's are expected to collect crucial intel on possible recruits and to contact Bishop ranked members and higher if they believe to of found someone worthy of joining the Saints.
6. Deacon
Deacon is considered by most the actual entrance rank of Los Santos Saints. To obtain this rank, recruits must spend at least 1 month ((1 week irl)) within the gang, and then prove themselves through a form of initiation that is decided upon by a Saint ranked member or higher. After a Recruit has proven themselves worthy of becoming a Deacon, they will gain access to more information and gang affairs than they previously had.
7. Recruit
Recruit rank is the beginning of a person's tenure with Los Santos Saints. This rank doesn't get much information regarding gang affairs, because as we allow nearly anyone the ability to become a recruit, we don't want our plans and important discussions leaked by an enemy spy. Recruits must work hard and prove themselves to earn the right to become more of a part of our gang's family.
- Establish a base of operations to conduct our business negotiations and trade deals
- Fight back against the oppression of some of the bigger gangs of Los Santos
- Help newcomers to the city learn how things work in town
- Claim a part of the city as our turf
- Offer protection to shop owners, mechanics, EMS, and the LSPD
- Participate in legal and illegal ways of making money to build the gang treasury to establish property
- Establish a business off of offering protection against scamming in deals that people may feel unsafe making
