A mob war is a time when two or more rival families begin open warfare with one another, destroying each others businesses and assasinating family members. Mob wars are generally disastrous for all concerned, and can lead to the rise or fall of a family. The Five Families of New York go to great lengths to avoid a war, as not only do the families lose considerable money and valuable men, gangland killings also cause public outrage and can trigger mass crackdowns from authorities like the FBI.
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| - A mob war is a time when two or more rival families begin open warfare with one another, destroying each others businesses and assasinating family members. Mob wars are generally disastrous for all concerned, and can lead to the rise or fall of a family. The Five Families of New York go to great lengths to avoid a war, as not only do the families lose considerable money and valuable men, gangland killings also cause public outrage and can trigger mass crackdowns from authorities like the FBI.
- The death of James "The Hammer" O'Malley created a power vacuum between the criminal syndicates of Seattle in the winter of 2058. In addition to internal conflicts within the mafia, the Triads battled the Yakuza for control of Seattle's docks, the Mafia defended its upscale gambling dens against Yakuza attacks, and the Seoulpa Rings were trying to take over anything that's wasn't nailed down.
- The friction between two (or more) rival crime factions has broken out and exploded into all out warfare. This can happen between two groups of the same type/nationality (for example two Mafia families going at it) or between multiple nationalities. (I.e. The Mafiya taking on a Yakuza group). Two groups of Gang-Bangers getting into a turf war to settle things once and for all also counts, as does The Syndicate clashing with another Syndicate or group. Expect to see at least half of the Guns and Gunplay Tropes put into effect, as well as lots of Stuff Blowing Up. Examples of Mob War include:
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| - A mob war is a time when two or more rival families begin open warfare with one another, destroying each others businesses and assasinating family members. Mob wars are generally disastrous for all concerned, and can lead to the rise or fall of a family. The Five Families of New York go to great lengths to avoid a war, as not only do the families lose considerable money and valuable men, gangland killings also cause public outrage and can trigger mass crackdowns from authorities like the FBI.
- The friction between two (or more) rival crime factions has broken out and exploded into all out warfare. This can happen between two groups of the same type/nationality (for example two Mafia families going at it) or between multiple nationalities. (I.e. The Mafiya taking on a Yakuza group). Two groups of Gang-Bangers getting into a turf war to settle things once and for all also counts, as does The Syndicate clashing with another Syndicate or group. This may be portrayed as a organized crime version of Feuding Families, and as with many portrayals of Feuding Families both sides are evil. Sometimes, the war comes from conflict between two factions within a single group, which tends to be a particularly bitter and usually short conflict. In this case it often doesn't matter who wins or loses, as the victor usually finds that their criminal empire has been smashed beyond repair by the conflict. Expect to see at least half of the Guns and Gunplay Tropes put into effect, as well as lots of Stuff Blowing Up. Examples of Mob War include:
- The death of James "The Hammer" O'Malley created a power vacuum between the criminal syndicates of Seattle in the winter of 2058. In addition to internal conflicts within the mafia, the Triads battled the Yakuza for control of Seattle's docks, the Mafia defended its upscale gambling dens against Yakuza attacks, and the Seoulpa Rings were trying to take over anything that's wasn't nailed down. In the end, the Commissione picked Maurice "the Butcher" Bigio as the new Don of Seattle, over Rowena O'Malley. The Mafia bigwigs were forced to step in and make the choice before the newly united Yakuza clans ate up what holdings the mafioso had left. But the yaks had worries of their own now, having claimed independence from the oyabun in Japan.
* January 1: Mafia Don James "The Hammer" O'Malley is assassinated by a Chimera-sniper.
* January 4: O'Malley's funeral is held in Seattle, with all the major Mafia figures of the metroplex in attendance. Hanzo Shotozumi appears with a Yakuza honor guard to pay his respects to his fallen rival and inform the remaining Mafia bosses of Seattle that the Yakuza is not responsible for O'Malley's death. He also delivers a veiled threat implying that the Yakuza plans to retake all the territory it has lost to the Mafia to date.
* January 4: Following her father's funeral, Rowena O'Malley informs the Finnigan family's leaders and advisers that she intends to claim leadership of the Family and of the Seattle Mafia as her father's sole heir. The announcement creates a considerable stir among the Mafiosi gathered at the meeting, but Rowena quickly gains the support of the Finnigan family with the help of her father's consiglieri, Al Cavalieri.
* January 5: Inspired by Don O'Malley's death and the brewing potential for Mob War in Seattle, the first of the Underworld collection of files is posted on Shadowland. Shadowrunners begin to take notice of the Seattle syndicates.
* January 5: Rowena O'Malley delivers word of her intentions to become capa of Seattle to the heads of the other Seattle Families as well as to Don McCaskill and the Commissione. The Inner Circle of the Commissione places responsibility for the Seattle situation in McCaskill's hands.
* January 5: Word goes out among Seattle's gangs that the Yakuza is recruiting gangers as soldiers in its aggressive expansion plan. Some gangs join up; others are wary of the offer.
* January 7: Yakuza soldiers start muscling in on Mafia-run gambling operations and businesses in the metroplex. Sporadic fights break out between the Yaks and Mafia enforcers.
* January 8: An assassination attempt against Rowena O'Malley is narrowly averted. The attempt only strengthens her determination to gain control over the Seattle Mafia and put an end to the conflict.
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