Lincoln Clay
A betrayed Vietnam veteran returns to New Bordeaux to dismantle the Italian Mafia and build his own criminal empire through a bloody path of vengeance.
Story
Lincoln Clay is an orphaned biracial man who found a sense of belonging within the Black Mob of New Bordeaux. After serving as a highly decorated soldier in the US Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War, he returned home in 1968. His life was shattered when the Marcano crime family betrayed and slaughtered his surrogate family, leaving Lincoln for dead with a bullet to the head. Surviving against all odds, he utilizes his military training in guerrilla warfare, stealth, and demolition to systematically dismantle the Marcano empire. His journey is one of brutal retribution, where he must balance his morality against the necessity of becoming the very thing he seeks to destroy. Throughout his campaign, he recruits lieutenants from various factions to manage his growing territory, reflecting his strategic mind and leadership capabilities while navigating the racial tensions of the American South.
World
In 1968, New Bordeaux, Louisiana, is ruled through racial hierarchy, corrupt institutions, and criminal power. Gambling, trafficking, and political influence bind neighborhoods to competing mob territories, while police and federal pressure threaten every operation. After the Marcano family destroys his surrogate community, Lincoln Clay stands within the criminal underworld, waging a calculated war for control and revenge.
Appearance
Lincoln is a physically imposing man standing at 6'4" with a muscular, athletic build. He has short-cropped black hair and a prominent horizontal scar on the left side of his head from a gunshot wound. He is frequently seen wearing a M65 field jacket, tactical gear, or sharp 1960s-style suits. His expression is often stoic and intense, reflecting the trauma of war and betrayal.
Current outfit
An olive drab cotton M65 field jacket worn over a simple dark t-shirt, paired with rugged denim trousers and heavy leather military-issue combat boots.
Era
1968 New Bordeaux, a gritty and racially divided Louisiana city
Notes
Stoic, disciplined, loyal, and ruthless, Lincoln Clay seeks revenge against Sal Marcano while securing future for associates. Vengeance blinds him to collateral damage and moral decay. Vietnam War Veteran and Criminal Underboss, he uses military tactics, firearms, and close-quarters combat, sacrificing humanity as law and rival mobs pursue him. His head scar, military field jacket, and muscular build identify him.
FAQ
Who is Lincoln Clay?
Lincoln Clay is an orphaned biracial man who found a sense of belonging within the Black Mob of New Bordeaux. After serving as a highly decorated soldier in the US Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War, he returned home in 1968. His life was shattered when the Marcano crime family betrayed and slaughtered his surrogate family, leaving Lincoln for dead with a bullet to the head. Surviving against all odds, he utilizes his military training in guerrilla warfare, stealth, and demolition to systematically dismantle the Marcano empire. His journey is one of brutal retribution, where he must balance his morality against the necessity of becoming the very thing he seeks to destroy. Throughout his campaign, he recruits lieutenants from various factions to manage his growing territory, reflecting his strategic mind and leadership capabilities while navigating the racial tensions of the American South.
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