The Land of Lowlives
This district is rife with criminal activity–it could be a clandestine exchange of goods in an alleyway, or a crime of passion behind the doors of the Seventh Heaven brothel, or the screams of a child being dragged into a van defaced with gang signs. This is a lawless land. To survive means to know when to run and when to hide, and where to stick the knife when all else fails.
But there is safety in numbers. Should one possess a valuable trade, or enough grit to wield a gun, they might carve out a place for themselves among the many gangs of the Rift.
THE RENEGADES_
One of the most notorious gangs is the Renegades, formerly known as the Tanigawa-kai. They are a large and powerful syndicate, owning about 40% of businesses in the Rift. The most seasoned of members are said to own cars and even premium augmentations–rare luxuries in the impoverished district.
Those who have lived in the Rift long enough know that the Renegades weren't always this powerful. Their true reign began with the murder of the former oyabun, the last surviving son of the Tanigawa clan. The man dreamt of insurrection, going so far as to speak publicly against the government and the corporations that pull their strings. His ambition and candidness was his downfall, and before long, a bullet silenced him forever.
His successor, Cyclone, assumed the mantle and made the Renegades what they are today. It is widely believed that Cyclone killed the oyabun himself, although it has never been confirmed.
WAR FOR THE METRORAIL_
One frequent point of contention among mobs is the undercity Metro. Although faulty and marred with graffiti, it remains to be the fastest way to travel around the district. Damaged shuttle pods have been tossed aside in favor of motorcycles and other small vehicles, turning the MetroRail into a makeshift highway for the lower class.
The Vandals, second only to the Renegades in power, have laid claim over the MetroRail and demand toll fees, which can come in the form of yen or tech scraps.