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(WIP) R A T A flexible and unclear backronym and slang term describing a group of lower-class members of society, with no clear sense of home and in a constant state of roaming, similar to gypsies, hermits, nomads and other traveling groups - the group knows no racial boundaries and, despite displaying anti-social behaviour, is tolerant, and unity remains a core unwritten principle Constantly shunned and unwelcome by local populations, the RAT population often change homes with no permanent residence, and are the rejected minority of Los Santos Although the name originates from the rodent, the official meaning of RAT is undefined and thus far has only been described nothing more than a 'Really Ambiguous Title' Beginnings The RAT crew arrived in Los Santos somewhere during the first week of November, with nothing but the raggedy clothes on their back and a few hundred dollars. At this point, the housing situation was looking dire as proper homes cost over $150,000 and options were limited. Menial work was not enough, or even worth housing in a sparsely-populated Los Santos. The RAT crew settled temporarily in Mirror Park on an empty lot. The gang later on relocated to Vespucci, but development in services were slow leaving Vespucci to rot away in the snowfall - the group lost faith in city development resulting in further reckless living. The group relocated back to Mirror Park, but resided mostly on the outskirts in Hawick in the dingy, low-cost rooms of the Pink Cage Motel as vital services were located very close by. Present Day The group is primarily found in, but is not limited to, Mirror Park's lake and its green. They are often seen cruising in Los Santos and Blaine County on cheap motorcycles, trucks or the occasional cheap automobile, and sometimes even mobile homes such as the Journey. Identifying a RAT Despite not self-identifying as a gang, RAT do maintain the traits of one such as a close bond, shared set of morals and the occasional bouts of crime- the group refrains from traditional displays of identity such as colours and patches, and also unlike other gangs has no organic overall racial background. OOC information We're attempting something new in gangs where we try to involve more of the civilians of the community that don't think the current gang themes are for them - this one's a lot more open for people to understand, to avoid the current issue of people only RPing with those in their faction. Individualism and isolation are already IC issues for some people trying to roleplay and this will draw these types of players to find hopefully like-minded characters. We're aiming for plenty of interaction between the faction and community. Also it's worth noting we drew some inspiration from the 1979 film The Warriors albeit pretty loose, and we're hoping to be something different to the normal options in gang/illegal factions. - Shao Badman