Faction Application: Harlem High Society

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Name of Faction: Harlem High Society



Number of Members (Minimum of 5): 6



Type Of Faction (Family, Triad, Street Gang, etc): Street Gang



Ethnic Background (ex: Italian, Greek, African American, Irish, etc): Jamaican

Server Preference (UnionCity or SouthSide):

SouthSide



Your Discord # (ex: gamer#4210): makaveli#3041



Your SteamID: STEAM_0:0:1015165



Your Server playtime: 
I’ve been on the server since september 2021

As of 1/27/23 I have 1919+ hours on gmod



Do you acknowledge that your faction discord will be owned and managed by the official DVN account? (Yes/No): : YES



Organization Backstory (Min. of 250+ Words & any images):

It was the summer of 1983 in New York City, and the streets of Harlem were a dangerous place to be. 

Akoni and Jamel first met on the streets of Harlem, both of them were homeless and struggling to survive. They were both scavenging for food in the same alleyway when they stumbled upon each other. At first, they were wary of each other, not trusting strangers on the streets. But as they started to talk, they quickly realized that they had a lot in common.

Akoni and Jamel started talking about their struggles and how they were trying to survive.

They both shared stories of the various ways they had tried to survive on the streets, from panhandling to dumpster diving.
As they talked, they began to bond over their shared experiences and the understanding that they were both just trying to survive and soon became close friends.
One day, as they were rummaging through the trash for food, they stumbled upon a flyer for a local grocery store that was offering a big sale on canned goods. The two boys saw this as an opportunity to finally fill their empty stomachs and decided to come up with a plan to steal some food.

They spent the next few days scouting out the store and watching the patterns of the security guards. They noticed that the guards were particularly lax during the early morning hours, when the store was still closed to customers.

One night, when the store was closed, Akoni and Jamel put their plan into action. They snuck around the back of the store and broke in through a window. Once inside, they quickly grabbed as much canned food as they could carry and made their escape.


They were able to successfully steal enough food to last them for several weeks and they were able to share it with other homeless teens they knew.
From that day on they had each other's back.

As they grew older, they continued to rely on their street smarts and cunning to make ends meet, always looking out for one another and looking for ways to improve their lives. They eventually turned their skills into a successful drug operation, however, their past of being homeless and their bond of stealing food together always stayed with them as a reminder of where they came from.


One day, while walking down the street, Marcus "M-80" Johnson stumbled upon Akoni Campbell and Jamel "J-Money" Brown, who were both in a heated argument with a group of rival gang members. Marcus could see that they were outnumbered and quickly stepped in to help.



The three of them fought off the rival gang members and from that day on, they knew they had something special.















They formed a bond and started hanging out together, looking for ways to make money and protect their neighborhood. They had a common goal, to be powerful and respected in the streets. They were determined to achieve this and were willing to do whatever it takes.











They started small, robbing local stores and mugging people on the street. But as they became more successful, they began to expand their operations. They started selling drugs and weapons, and soon they had a reputation as a force to be reckoned with. They also started to operate with marijuana, which was a huge revenue for them. They had connections with growers, who supplied them with high-quality strains, and they had a vast network of dealers, who helped them distribute the product across the city.





















They realized that they needed a name for their group, something that would strike fear in the hearts of their enemies. That's when Marcus came up with the name "Harlem High Society." It was a reference to the drug they distributed and the high it gave its users.



The three of them worked hard to build their empire, but they never forgot the bond that brought them together. They made sure to always look out for each other and to make sure that no one crossed them.



As the years passed, the Harlem High Society was on the rise, they were becoming more and more powerful in the streets. They controlled large parts of Harlem and had a reputation for being ruthless and fearless, but they still had a long way to go to reach the top. But they were determined to achieve their goal, and they knew that with their unity and willingness to do whatever it takes, they will get there.









Marcus "M-80" Johnson was born in Harlem, New York in the late 60s. 

Growing up, he was raised by his mother in a single-parent household. 

His father was a notorious drug dealer in the neighborhood and was often in and out of prison. 

Despite this, Marcus had a relatively normal childhood.

 He attended school, played sports, and had a tight-knit group of friends. 

However, he was always aware of the criminal activity that surrounded him, and it piqued his interest.


As a teenager, Marcus began to notice the stark contrast between his working-class neighborhood and the wealth and luxury of uptown Manhattan.

 He became increasingly disillusioned with his own circumstances and began to resent those who had more. 



He started to spend more time on the streets, hanging out with local gangs and getting into trouble.

Marcus earned his nickname during his teenage years, when he was known for his explosive temper and tendency to react quickly in any situation. He was always ready for a fight, and his friends started calling him "M-80" as a reference to the powerful firecracker.

 The nickname stuck, and he became known as Marcus "M-80" Johnson to everyone in his community. 

He embraced the nickname and it became a part of his identity. 

It was a reflection of his quick and powerful nature, and it was a warning to others not to cross him.



Marcus was a charismatic and ambitious young man, and it didn't take long for him to rise through the ranks of the local gangs. 

He had a determination and a natural ability to inspire loyalty in others. 

His leadership skills quickly caught the attention of those around him.

Growing up in a community where crime and poverty were prevalent, 

Marcus saw the potential to build a powerful street gang that could control the local drug market and provide for their community. 

He always had a vision of creating something bigger and more powerful.



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Akoni Campbell grew up in Harlem, New York in a working-class family. His parents were both immigrants from Jamaica and instilled in him a strong sense of family and community. Growing up, Akoni was a responsible and caring older brother to his younger siblings. 

He took on a lot of responsibilities to help his mother with his siblings, as his father was often working 18 hour shifts.

However, Akoni's life took a drastic turn when he was just 14 years old. His father was caught in the crossfire of a shootout between rival gangs and lost his life. 





The death of Akoni's father left him feeling angry and vengeful. 

He struggled to come to terms with the loss and found it hard to move on.



Akoni's mother was devastated by her husband's death and decided to move back to Jamaica with Akoni's siblings, 

under the impression Akoni would put their family in danger from taking vengeance into his own hands. 

Akoni was left alone, struggling to make ends meet and provide for himself. 

He felt abandoned and isolated, with no one to turn to. 





He turned to the streets, and started to get involved in small-time criminal activities to make a living.



As he grew older, Akoni's desire for revenge and his need to provide for himself led him down a dangerous path. 

To this day, Akoni has yet to find the gang that had murdered his father. 



He became involved with a local street gang, and quickly rose through the ranks. 

He became known for his strong loyalty and his willingness to do whatever it takes to protect his gang and community.

Despite the circumstances of his upbringing, Akoni never lost sight of his desire to protect and provide for his community.

 He saw the street gang as a way to make a difference in the lives of those around him, and he became determined to use his position of power to bring about change in his neighborhood. 

He knew that the only way to do that was to earn the respect and loyalty of his community, and he worked tirelessly to do just that. 

Having learned the endless work ethic from the only thing his father left him.



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Jamel "J-Money" Brown grew up in Harlem, New York in a broken home. 

He never knew his father and was raised by his mother, who was a heroin addict. 

His mother struggled with addiction for most of his childhood, leaving him to fend for himself at a young age. 

He often went without basic necessities and was often left alone for days on end.

As a result of his mother's neglect, Jamel became independent and resourceful. 

He quickly learned how to make money on the streets, whether it be through small-time hustles or selling drugs. 

He saw this as the only way to survive, and money became the only thing that he could rely on.

Jamel's mother eventually died from a heroin overdose and he was forced to fend for himself. 





He turned to the streets, where he became known for his business acumen and his ability to make money. 



Jamel became known as "J-Money," a nickname that he embraced as a symbol of his determination to make something of himself.

Despite making money on the streets, Jamel "J-Money" Brown never had a proper place to call home. 

Jamel couldn't bring himself to spend the money he earned on rent, and instead chose to sleep on the streets. 

He saw it as a way to stay connected to the streets and to always be aware of potential opportunities to make more money and was always looking for new ways to make money, and the streets were his playground.

Through this tough experience, Jamel never forgot the struggles he faced growing up. 

Jamel knew what it was like to go without, and he was determined to use his skills and abilities to help others who were in the same position he had been. 

He saw the street life as a way to make a difference in the lives of those around him, and he was determined to use his position of power to bring about change in his neighborhood.



The Harlem High Society is always on the lookout for new talent, and they found it in the form of homeless teenagers living on the streets. These teens were often running away from broken homes or looking for a way to make a better life for themselves. The gang saw potential in these lost souls and set out to recruit them. It started with small jobs, like running errands or selling drugs on the street. The teens were given a place to sleep and food to eat in exchange for their services. As they proved themselves to be reliable and trustworthy, they were given more responsibility and moved up the ranks within the gang.


Jamel "J-Money" Brown took the lead in mentoring these teens, teaching them the ins and outs of the drug game and how to make money. Marcus "M-80" Johnson taught them how to defend themselves, both physically and mentally. Akoni Campbell taught them how to be disciplined and to always have a plan.

As the teens began to earn the gang's trust, they were given more challenging tasks such as robbing rival gangs and carrying out violent acts of revenge. They were trained in the art of knife fighting and hand-to-hand combat, becoming ruthless and feared in the streets.
The Harlem High Society is not just a street gang, it's a PRIDE. And these homeless teens were no longer just teenagers, they were veterans of the streets.

They had a sense of purpose and belonging that they never had before. The gang had turned them into powerful and feared individuals, ready to take on anyone who dared to cross them.
But with power comes responsibility, and the gang had to ensure that these teens were always loyal to the gang. They were constantly tested, and any sign of disloyalty was dealt with swiftly and brutally. The Harlem High Society is a tight-knit group, and they will do anything to protect their own.





"The day you stop racing is the day you win the race."

-Bob Marley