<font color="#ec6045">Maltose's Mafia Cats OC</font>
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>These pages are continuously being updated, and the descriptions of all characters may be revised or changed at any time. If you notice any errors here, it's likely because I'm currently editing the site!
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>Hey, thank you so much for stopping by! I'm building this entire site on my own, and since the world is huge and English isn't my first language, I can only update things little by little. I really appreciate your patience as I slowly fill in the details—there's so much I want to share, and I'm doing my best to get it all out there.
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>This universe has been living in my head for almost ten years. Every character, every rule, every story arc has been slowly shaped over time. It means a lot to me that you're here, exploring it.
:::spoiler **World Overview**
These mafia cats live in Taiwan, within a fictional city shaped by survival and power. Over time, stray cats have formed several families, each establishing their own rules to endure the harsh, unforgiving world around them. In this survival-of-the-fittest society, cats often seek protection under a powerful family to avoid violence and death.
In this feline society, the term mafia simply refers to the structured, territorial system that governs how families operate and survive. Due to the vast scale of each region, a single family may include hundreds of cats, many of whom have never met. This anonymity increases the likelihood of internal tension, violence, and even fatal conflict.
To maintain order, families rely on a strict power hierarchy. At the top stands the Boss, a figure of immense authority and spiritual significance. The Boss’s emotional state, reputation, and survival directly affect the stability of the entire family. As their status rises, so does the weight of their responsibility. A Boss’s collapse—whether physical or emotional—can plunge the family into chaos.
Because of this system, power struggles and strategic manipulation are common—not only between families, but within them. Alliances may be formed to maintain peace, but betrayal is always a possibility. Every move, every word, may be part of a larger plan. In such a world, survival depends not just on strength, but on cunning—and the ability to see through others before they see through you.
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## <font color="#ec6045">World Palette</font>
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>The visual palette of this world is built around indigo, purple, red, and orange.
Darker tones typically represent land, structures, or grounded elements.
>- Orange skies signify daylight.
>- Purplish-red skies represent night.
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:::spoiler <font color="#ec6045">**Famliy Hierarchy**</font>
【**Boss**】
The highest authority of the family, typically identified by a symbolic black tie. Responsible for managing the entire family internally and maintaining prestige and dignity externally. Very few cats are allowed to call the boss by name; most respectfully address them as "The Esteemed."
>[!Tip]
>If the boss’s mate is she-cat, respectfully address them as “Madam.” If the boss’s mate is tom, respectfully address them as “Sir.”
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【**Underboss**】
The second-in-command of the family, often a blood relative such as the boss’s offspring or a direct nephew/niece. Entrusted completely by the boss, they oversee the operations of all divisions. If the boss is absent or incapacitated, the underboss acts as a temporary leader of the family.
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【**The Thinker**】
Not every family has one (especially if the boss is a strategist themselves). The Thinker is a cat with high prestige and judgment, serving solely under the boss. They provide counsel on internal affairs, strategies, situational analysis, and even psychological insight. They are often elder members or cats with specialized expertise.
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【**The Doctor**】
A cat with deep medical and anatomical knowledge, responsible for healing, caretaking, and handling corpses (sometimes even enemies). They hold a special place in the family—respected and relied upon. However, they are not embodiments of fairness or justice; they follow the boss's orders, even if that means making someone disappear.
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【**The Clawhead**】
Leaders of local divisions, commanding a group of Claws. They report to the underboss and manage regional influence, intelligence, and resource allocation. This role is usually given to strong and loyal cats, though it’s also the position most prone to rebellion, as Clawheads may lead their own claws to defect.
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【**The Claws**】
The frontline force of the family. They carry out missions, patrol territory, deliver messages, and interact with outsiders. Kittens born into the family typically become Claws once they reach adulthood.
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【**The Shadows**】
Not officially part of the family, but frequently collaborates with the Claws. These cats are informants, transporters, or local muscle. Those who prove themselves may earn a chance to be selected for official family roles.
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【**The Stray**】
Cats who have no affiliation or cooperation with the family. They may be neutrals, wanderers, civilians, or potential threats and troublemakers. Family members' attitudes toward them vary—ranging from indifference to attempts at recruitment.
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>Within the family, status signifies responsibility as well as attraction and influence. The higher a cat’s rank, the more likely they are to attract others seeking bonds or mates. If unable to bond with those of superior standing, cats usually choose partners of equal rank.
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>Even among the Claws, a cat’s lineage influences their standing. For example, Claws whose parents are ordinary Claws are often more reluctant to challenge those whose parents hold higher ranks—such as Clawheads, Underbosses, Thinkers, Doctors, or the Boss. Thus, bloodline and origin create a subtle hierarchy within the family.
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>Furthermore, the role of a mate can elevate one’s status. The Boss’s mate is held in the highest regard, followed by the Underboss’s mate, then Clawheads, Thinkers, and so on. Although mates do not hold formal authority, their position undeniably shapes the weight of their words and their sway within the family.
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:::spoiler <font color="#ec6045">**Family Rules**</font>
- Never betray your family, any betrayal confirmed by evidence will be punished by ==death==.
- In rare circumstances, a cat may be permitted to change their family allegiance. These include: ==The Contracted Mate Bond== and ==Wartime==.
- Absolute obedience to higher authority, the order of command is: ==Boss → Underboss → Clawhead → Claw==.
- If commands conflict, follow the highest-ranking order.
- No internal conflicts, any disputes must be reported to your Clawhead.
- If the issue cannot be resolved, the Clawhead shall report to the Underboss or Boss for judgment.
- No private recruitment of followers, any attempt at rebellion or seizing power, including accomplices, will be treated as treason.
- If the Boss dies or steps down, the Underboss shall succeed.
- If there is no UnderBoss, the Clawheads will jointly elect a cat to become the new Boss.
- If the Boss has surviving offspring, they hold greater succession rights than the Clawheads and may inherit the position directly, unless more than half of the Clawheads oppose.
- Each newborn kit in family must be truthfully reported to the Clawhead for registration.
- When the kit reaches four months of age, the parents must accompany them to formally meet the Boss.
- All captured prey must be submitted to the Clawhead for distribution, any surplus will be stored at headquarters.
- The Boss, their mate and offspring, and the Underboss and their mate are exempt from this rule.
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:::spoiler <font color="#ec6045">**Existing Families**</font>
- [<font color="#fe2b29">**Lon Family**</font>](https://hackmd.io/@Maltose/SyIQrpV_el)
- **Vick Family**
- (To be updated)
>[!Tip]
>The family name changes to match the current Boss’s name.
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### <font color="#b5263a">Defunct Family </font>
- [<font color="#b5263a">**Lorcan Family**</font>](https://hackmd.io/@Maltose/H1Qgi-RFee)
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:::spoiler <font color="#ec6045">**Major Events**</font>
[**LonCan War**](https://hackmd.io/BXGbc_KKTumgMsZz6erDkw)
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###### Stray don’t belong to any family, so they are here
:::spoiler **【The Stray】Cats**
# Shrimp & Nine
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Shrimp(left) and Nine(right)
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Shrimp, a beige-furred she-cat with green eyes, scars across her face, and a torn ear, roams alongside Nine, a gray tom with pale gray patches and amber eyes.
Their ages remain unknown. Though unaffiliated with any family, they carved out their own rule through fear—bullying others and even murdering the kits of a couple. Their reign ended when they were slain by Moya and BR of the Lon family.
> [!NOTE] **Appearances**
[GOD | ANIMATION MEME](https://youtu.be/xYORE2T2mxw?si=X5sBISycXox0NCR_)
# Dax & Nia
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Dax(left) and Nia(right)
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Dax, a brown-and-white tom with striking blue eyes, and Nia, a she-cat marked with rose-pink spots and yellow eyes, suffered a cruel tragedy for defying Shrimp and Nine—their kits were mercilessly slain. Stricken with grief and fear, they had no choice but to seek the aid of the most powerful local family. Lon answered their plea, sending Moya and BR to deliver vengeance on their behalf.
> [!NOTE] **Appearances**
[GOD | ANIMATION MEME](https://youtu.be/xYORE2T2mxw?si=X5sBISycXox0NCR_)
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