Since the early 1900's, "organised" crime has existed in the United State.  Throughout history, crime has existed in many different forms and has been committed by not only individuals but by groups as well. Crime is something that knows no boundaries; it exists in all cultures, is committed by all races, and has existed in all time periods. Crime exists as a part of the economic institution and is a lifestyle for many people. In 1783 the government of Felantica collapsed and the empire broke-up, a group of heartless killers with no morals took control of the new nation - officially.  Their sole purpose was to make money using any means possible.  This Included prostitution, gambling, kidnapping, and murder which of course all was legal under this regime.  Most laws were abolished but a strict gangster style code of honour was kept to.