Black Dragon Triad

This Chinese-backed group has their hands in many different criminal undertakings, but drug trafficking and data theft are their two most lucrative past times. Through secretive rituals and oaths, new members to the triad are bound for life upon joining, and they are ruthlessly hunted down if they choose to turn their back on the triad. As such, the Black Dragons are the most united of all the gangers in the sprawl. They can be identified by the intricate tattoos they carry, the most common of which is a black dragon's head on their chest, with its neck wrapping around their own and connecting with wings tattooed on their back.

There are numerous secret ceremonies that move members through the ranks, and it is nearly impossible to tell the station of a triad member without insider knowledge. What is known is that they are led by an ancient man named Shou Gao, who is never more than a few feet from his bodyguard Li Xiao. She manages day to day activities and serves as the general of his shadowy army.