The Steel Serpents are a powerful street faction with a large presence throughout Cyberpunk City, known for their violence, influence, and control over the people and businesses within their reach. Their headquarters and strongest presence can be found in Neon Spire, where their proximity to major corporations and corporate security forces has forced them to operate with greater subtlety than gangs like the Rust Devils.
The Steel Serpents’ main source of income is the distribution of powerful underground neuroenhancers developed by rogue laboratories. These compounds are created outside the control of NeuroCorp and are designed to compete with or surpass NeuroBliss, giving the Steel Serpents access to a lucrative market of users looking for something stronger. The drugs move through hidden clinics, back-alley dealers, private clubs, and discreet networks across Cyberpunk City.
Their growing influence has inevitably brought them into conflict with other factions. The Steel Serpents have become increasingly involved in territorial fights with the Rust Devils as they attempt to expand their influence into Iron Alley. While the Steel Serpents generally avoid openly claiming territory, Iron Alley’s valuable trade routes, workshops, and underground markets make it too important to ignore. Their efforts to establish a foothold have brought them into direct conflict with the Rust Devils, creating a tense and often violent struggle for control of the district.
Despite these conflicts, the Steel Serpents have continued to expand their reach, carefully balancing intimidation with discretion. Their position in Neon Spire gives them access to wealthy customers, corporate workers, and valuable connections, while their underground network allows them to move products without attracting too much attention. This combination has allowed the faction to grow without provoking a full-scale response from corporate security.