Concatenatio, or "The Connection", is a fraudulent business corporation that originated in Switzerland and has since relocated its operations to Eden City. Behind its facade of legitimacy, the organization serves as a hub for organized crime, leveraging its extensive network of corrupt lawyers, forged documentation, and financial expertise to facilitate illegal activities across the city.
Behind its facade of legitimacy, the organization serves as a hub for organized crime, leveraging its extensive network of corrupt lawyers, forged documentation, and financial expertise to facilitate illegal activities across the city.
By 2023, Concatenatio's blend of legitimate logistics prowess and calculated criminal enterprise has made it an unstoppable force in New Zealand's freight and logistics sector, setting a new standard for both industry innovation and underworld operations.
History
1990s
Concatenatio was founded in December 1997 by Alessandro Vivaldi, a key figure within the Loccisano 'ndrina, as a means to legitimize and expand their criminal operations. What appeared to the public as an independent freight and logistics company was, in reality, a sophisticated front for smuggling high-value stolen goods, including luxury vehicles and precious cargo.
Based in Switzerland and operating all over the world, Concatenatio thrived for sixteen years under Vivaldi's leadership, supported by newly appointed underboss Stuart Walker. By blending legal operations with their illicit activities, they created a seamless network of smuggling and fraud, ensuring their activities remained hidden from authorities while generating immense profits.
Their legitimate appearance as a shipping and trading company not only shielded their illegal dealings but also allowed them to forge powerful partnerships and expand their influence across borders. Concatenatio became a cornerstone of high-level criminal enterprise, securing its position as a dominant player in the global underworld.
2010s
In 2013, Concatenatio faced significant pressure when sensitive information was leaked publicly by an unknown source. Following increased scrutiny by Swiss authorities and a tip from an insider within the Swiss police, the corporation hastily relocated its operations to underboss Stuart Walker's home country of New Zealand. To reestablish themselves, the organization rebranded as the Golden Triangle, a seemingly legitimate freighting company. However, they were only able to recover 38% of their equity and stocks before the remainder was frozen.
Through falsified reports, fraudulent expenditures, and the acquisition of struggling mom-and-pop freighting companies, the Golden Triangle emerged as a Frankenstein-like powerhouse corporation. Using this new front, they quickly dominated New Zealand's inbound and outbound goods freight forwarding circuits, re-amassing their losses through cutthroat and underhanded tactics. To maintain a low profile, they marketed themselves as a Hong Kong-owned company, effectively diverting public suspicion away from their true origins.
In a bold and dangerous move, Alessandro Vivaldi severed all ties with the Loccisano 'ndrina after liquidating the remainder of their shared assets to secure Concatenatio's future. This betrayal created a bitter feud between Concatenatio and the Loccisano Clan, turning former allies into fierce enemies. Now untethered from its past connections, Golden Triangle operates as a ruthless and independent entity in New Zealand's criminal and corporate landscapes.
2020s
Concatenatio has risen to the top of New Zealand's freight and logistics industry, becoming the number one ranked freight company in the country by 2023. Leveraging a combination of legitimate operations and clandestine activities, the organization has solidified its dominance, leaving competitors struggling to keep pace with its efficiency and influence.
This meteoric rise is largely due to Concatenatio's strategic restructuring in 2020. By splitting its assets into multiple subsidiary companies, the organization safeguarded itself against potential liquidation while expanding its reach. Key shareholders, including Augury Insurance, secretly controlled by Dianne Summers of the Midnight Society, and SINO, a freighting front for the 12S Triad, provided false growth capital and critical connections. Despite these partnerships, Concatenatio retained 87% control over its flagship Golden Triangle company, ensuring its continued dominance and fostering even stronger alliances.
The upper leadership, led by Alessandro Vivaldi, remains elusive, operating from a decentralized network of safehouses across New Zealand, Australia, and Tonga. Communication is conducted through encrypted wireless networks, and face-to-face meetings are limited to emergencies and annual fiscal reviews.
Concatenatio thrives on partnerships built on strategic reciprocity. Their ethos is simple: if you can provide them with something valuable, they will ensure your operations run smoothly, whether it's smuggling stolen cars, laundering money, or falsifying logistics records. These alliances have transformed Concatenatio into a multifaceted empire, feared and respected in equal measure across New Zealand and beyond.
Notable Members
The inner circle (high-rank members) composed of:
Relations
Allies
12S Triad
The 12S Triad shares a close partnership with Concatenatio, solidified through mutual interests in smuggling and logistics. As major shareholders in Concatenatio's rebranded Golden Triangle subsidiary, the 12S Triad uses this alliance to bolster its own operations, particularly in freighting illicit goods and laundering money. Concatenatio benefits from the Triad's vast international connections, which open doors to markets in Asia and beyond, creating a symbiotic relationship that strengthens both organizations' foothold in Eden City's underground economy.
La Élite
One of Concatenatio's key alliances is with La Élite, a high-end car theft ring specializing in rare and exotic vehicles. Concatenatio handles the import and export of these stolen cars, using their freight networks to move them seamlessly across international borders.
Midnight Society
The Midnight Society, led by the enigmatic Dianne Summers, collaborates with Concatenatio through its shadowy Augury Insurance front. As shareholders in Golden Triangle, the Midnight Society leverages Concatenatio's logistics expertise to support their high-stakes ventures, including managing assets tied to their underground racing empire. In return, Concatenatio gains access to the Midnight Society's exclusive network of influential figures and high-profile clientele. This alliance is one of elegance and efficiency, with both groups benefiting from each other's strengths while maintaining a polished public facade.
The Successors
Concatenatio is also a major shareholder in Whaler Vineyards, a legitimate front for The Successors, where they facilitate wine fraud schemes. By leveraging their logistics expertise, Concatenatio aids in the distribution of counterfeit wines, ensuring maximum profitability for all parties involved.
Rivals
Loccisano 'ndrina
The Loccisano 'ndrina, once allies of Concatenatio, are now bitter enemies following Vivaldi's decision to sever ties with the Calabrian mafia. After Concatenatio liquidated shared assets to secure its own future, the betrayal left the Loccisano Clan enraged, viewing the organization as traitors and rivals. This animosity has led to occasional sabotage attempts and turf clashes as the Loccisano Clan seeks to undermine Concatenatio's dominance in New Zealand.
Raizoku
The Raizoku, a Japanese car society with strong ties to the Izanami-kai yakuza syndicate, harbor deep resentment toward Concatenatio due to its affiliation with La Élite, the high-end car theft ring. As Concatenatio aids La Élite in stealing, importing, and exporting exotic cars, they directly threaten Raizoku's pride and influence in the underground automotive world. This rivalry is fueled by both economic competition and a clash of values, with Raizoku despising the reckless methods of La Élite and by extension, Concatenatio's role in enabling them.
