Bandit
General Info
| Faction Name | Bandit |
|---|
Overview
The bandit faction consists of several subgroups, each with unique characteristics that set them apart from the others. They use waste from the deserts to make weapons, creating crude but effective deadly objects that reflect their evil instincts. They are naturally difficult to control or negotiate with because they deeply believe that chaos and brutality are the only true forms of freedom. Their territories are characterized by crumbling fortifications and arenas for brutal gladiator fights. They live by the creed of "survival of the fittest" and uphold violence as the highest form of law in their community.
Despite their seemingly stupid brutality, they adhere to rudimentary social norms and hierarchies, often choosing the strongest among them as leaders. However, this leadership is always in flux and is challenged by any bandit who thinks they are stronger. Their unstable nature and unpredictable behavior make them formidable enemies to anyone who crosses their path in the harsh wastelands of Pandora.
History
Pandora proved to be a hostile environment with limited resources, demanding a ruthless way of survival for its captive population. For those who could not find refuge within the safe walls of the settlements, working together became the only means of survival. Thus began the creation of the bandit faction. The faction is made up mostly of ex-convicts, natives, and disillusioned ex-megacorp workers who have been left to fend for themselves.
The brutal environment and lack of social facilities hastened the transformation of these desperate survivors into ruthless marauders. Their violent and often erratic behavior was exacerbated by Hyperion Corporation experiments that exposed them to Eridium, genetic engineering, and cybernetic modification.
Over time, these thugs began to develop their own perverted culture. This has created many different bandit clans on Pandora, each with their own unique traits and modus operandi. These clans worship different things: some worship inanimate objects, others are attracted to grotesque changes in the body, and still others worship the ruthless president of the Hyperion Corporation, Handsome Jack.
In the ruthless world of Borderlands, a bandit faction offers a chilling reminder of the consequences of a megacorporation's schemes. Abandoned and tested by harsh realities, they are a disturbing reflection of resilience in the face of despair, showing that even in the midst of madness, a sense of belonging and identity, however twisted, can create order. .
Notable Members
Member #
1
Krieg
2
Mad Moxxi
3
Handsome Jack
4
Tiny Tina
5
Face McShooty
6
Flesh-Stick
7
Captain Flynt
8
Bad Maw
9
Nine Toes
10
Bone Head
11
Sledge
12
Mad Mel
13
King Wee Wee
14
One-Eyed Jack
15
Mr. Shank
16
Reaver
17
Taylor Kobb
Geography
Abandoned wastelands like the Dust, known for their rust-colored sand dunes and the occasional broken-down vehicle, are the common base of operations for the Bandit Clan. Meanwhile, even places like the refrigerator, the harsh and frozen landscape, are off-limits to these brave outcasts. Given their ability to adapt, bandits show no clear preference for a particular geographic environment, indiscriminately using their environment to their advantage. Their habitats are often found in reverse, preferring the harsh conditions of Pandora's unpredictable environment. For example, bandit settlements are regularly seen around corrosive pools in caustic caves, despite the obvious toxicity and danger. This chaotic geographical selection reflects the resilience of the bandit faction and perhaps their innate propensity for disorder.
Thus, while the bandit faction has no defined geographic boundaries of control, they still span the unforgiving landscape of Pandora, leaving few areas untouched by their lawless influence. In fact, wherever you board Pandora, you'll likely be within walking distance of a bandit camp.