Streetlight Opera Book 4: Factions
Streetlight Opera: Factions illuminates the intricate dance of power, intrigue, and betrayal in a crime drama roleplaying setting. From the shadowy depths of organized crime syndicates to the clandestine world of law enforcement and the labyrinthine corridors of political intrigue, this book serves as a toolkit for players and guides alike to navigate the treacherous streets of a gritty urban landscape. Delving into the motivations, goals, and machinations of various factions, it offers a wealth of inspiration and tools for crafting compelling narratives filled with moral ambiguity and high-stakes drama.
Streetlight Opera is part of Project Opera, a creative initiative that introduces limited-series roleplaying experiences containing everything you need in just five essential books. From the system core and character creation to worldbuilding, factions, and gripping adventures, there’s no endless stream of additional supplements.
Streetlight Opera is powered by DoubleZero, a skill-driven system, utilizing two 10-sided dice. The simple mechanics ensure dynamic play with degrees of success and outcomes that keep you on the edge of your seat. Everything needed to play is included in this volume.
This Book Contains
Factions: Explore the philosophy behind creating and utilizing factions within your roleplaying setting, delving into the dynamics of power, influence, and conflict.
Creating Factions: Discover the methodology for crafting factions from scratch, including tips on developing their goals, values, and organizational structure.
The Mafia: Learn how to seamlessly integrate the infamous Mafia into your setting, adapting its traditions, hierarchy, and criminal activities to suit your narrative needs.
The Cartel: Dive into the world of drug trafficking organizations and discover how to incorporate the Cartel into your setting, exploring its operations, alliances, and ruthless tactics.
The Syndicate: Uncover the secrets of the Syndicate and master the art of incorporating this shadowy network of criminals, exploring its clandestine operations and manipulative tactics.
The Yakuza: Explore the history and traditions of the Yakuza and learn how to adapt this iconic Japanese organized crime group, including its codes of honor, rituals, and underworld influence.
Triads: Delve into the mysterious world of the Triads and learn how to introduce this powerful Chinese organized crime syndicate, exploring its intricate hierarchy, rituals, and global reach.
The Corporation: Navigate the complex world of corporate crime and discover how to integrate powerful corporations into your setting, exploring their influence, rivalries, and shadowy dealings.
Street Gangs: Explore the gritty streets inhabited by street gangs and learn how to incorporate these volatile factions into your scenario, exploring territories, rivalries, and criminal enterprises.
The Police: Step into the shoes of law enforcement and learn how to portray the Police within your setting, exploring their procedures, alliances, and moral dilemmas.
Vigilantes: Embrace the vigilante spirit and discover how to introduce these masked crusaders into your scenario, exploring their motivations, methods, and moral ambiguity.
Police and Officials: Gain insight into the inner workings of governmental institutions and learn how to incorporate them, navigating their bureaucracy, corruption, and ethical challenges.
The Media: Shine a light on the media within your setting and learn how to incorporate journalists, reporters, and media moguls, exploring their influence, biases, and ethical dilemmas.
Informants and Fixers: Uncover the underworld of informants and fixers and learn to incorporate these shadowy figures, exploring their connections, motivations, and ability to manipulate events.
96 pages. PDF, epub, and MOBI files included.
