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set up by a group of powerful European families,100 Bullets ' formidable organization hump asthe Trustoperated for centuries with brutal , unforgiving efficiency to lie claim to and control what they conceive was rightfully theirs , namely the American nation . But who precisely are the member of this deep Department of State conspiracy , and what fuels their centuries - old desire to complete history ’s ultimate world power grab ?
InBrian AzzarelloandEduardo Risso’s100 Bullets , the Trust plays a role in every major game point . The Trust was first formed during the Colonial era , when 13 of Europe ’s most muscular families grow tired of spiel 2nd violin to the royal elite group . They ensure a halcyon opportunity in the New World to in conclusion justify themselves from the indignities of European society and start over . Indeed , far from the interference of Europe ’s kings and queens , the families consider they could rewrite society to fit their own function . Just like a faith , the members wreak in the pursuit of the group or , at least , that was the silent hope of the programme . To this terminal , the Trust approached the European royal with " an offer they could n’t refuse . "
But when they did resist the go , the Trustestablished the Minutemen- a limited enforcement unit of measurement that used every means necessary to ensure that the Trusts convey what it want . Indeed , while the family line could not hold on the royals from taking " their ground , " they work from the shadows to ensure that they could still profit enormously . The nature of the Trust ’s " concern " mean there were rivalries between the families , and those rivalries only grow more intense as the C passed .
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The Power Tier - The Most Prominent Families In The Trust
House Medici
While it is unclear what the distribution of power between the household was over the centuries since their founding , by the beginning of100 Bullets , the House of Medici is intelligibly the first among equals - and its leader , Augustus Medici was the clean leader of the Trust . Indeed , while corporate trust decisiveness are all put to a ballot , more often than not , the Trust ’s determination prevail through the House of Medici . While more than a few folk are react to the assiduity of power Medici has develop within the Trust , for most of the story , they have little means and few opportunity to in effect remove him from power . Conversely , despite enjoy the immense power and influence of his individual family ’s status , Augustus craves even more . In fact , he hopes to eliminate the other menage of the Trust or get them to swear absolute allegiance to his leaders and his families . In forwarding of that goal – work with House Vasco and Agent Graves , he sic into gesture a multi - decade plan to put the Trust under the complete mastery of House Medici .
House Vasco
While few details have been provide about most private families before the start of100 smoke , it ’s made clear that the House of Vasco has historically been its most strong-growing member – expatiate its power , influence , and dominion whenever it could , even if that mean creating tension and conflict with other family . Indeed , during the floor , there is some tension between the Vasco family and House Nagel , which ultimately results in the House of Vasco ’s welfare . Its head word - Javier Vasco - is a famously brusque personality who has no compunctions when force for his family ’s pursuit . As such , House Vasco ’s influence on the Trust is quite strong , particularly because it seems like the family with the most ability to counter Medici ’s dominance . Unbeknownst to the Trust , however , the Vasco family at some point decides to sour with the Medici , and Agent Graves to separate and conquer the Trust .
House Peres
Not much is known about the House of Peres on account of its drawing card - Daniel Peres - suffering an other going from the write up , and his family ’s asset being quickly divvied among the remaining members of the Trust . However , free-base on Peres ' known interactions with the Trust and its member , he distinctly seems to have had as much power and influence in the Trust as Medici . Indeed , Medici most likely saw him as one of the few who could stand in his way , which is one of the reasons why he is killed by the Minutemen . This not only eliminates a contender , but it also makes it absolved to other Trust members that even the top - tier of the Trust can be killed , as well as removing his calming , horizontal surface - channelise counsel from the Trust ’s future discussions . Peres also understandably seems to be the one Trust penis who has the Trust ’s interests in mind , rather than his own . He disapproves of the Minutemen ’s continued connection to the Trust and believes that there is no longer a need for such drastic measures . He is capable to link with other members and is often seen as the key " go - between " among the different factions .
House Dietrich
The strength , index , and influence of the House of Dietrich is mostly the result of its leaders , namely Megan Dietrich and her don , Roland Dietrich . To be certain , before his untimely death during the Atlantic City Incident , Roland is as influential in the Trust as Augustus and Vasco . In fact , his influence helps get Graves nominate Agent – a move that ultimately leads to his last . After that , the House of Dietrich lose a dip in influence , as its young head , Megan , ask some clip to “ get up to speed . " However , once she figures it out , Megan – who often utilise her sex entreaty and attraction to taunt men into blunders , testify every bit as intelligent and dangerous as her older colleagues . Always on the lookout for opportunities to protect her family ’s interests , she at first supports House Medici . But when it does not seem interested in reciprocating her feelings , she chop-chop connect with other house in opponent to the Medici control . believe what happened to her father , Megan ’s distrust of the traditional process seems fair .
House Nagel
While it might lack the influence and military capability of the other " Power Houses " of the Trust , the House of Nagel under its leader Axel Nagel does hold a academic degree of respect and deference from its fellow Houses , who often essay his advice and counsel on result of cracking importance . Indeed , Axel ’s vote in making Graves the Agent is the all important favorable reception that convinces other members that it is a unspoiled move . However , his death - forced by an concord he has with Javier Vasco - in effect eliminates whatever influence House Nagel has on the Trust , as his heir , the counterpart Anna and Lars Nagel , have no experience running a Trust House or how to sail the dangerous politics of Trust membership .
The Families Agitating For Change At The Top
House Madrid
When first introduced , the House of Madrid and its drawing card , Anwar Madrid , is well-chosen with the status quo and does not oppose or actively support the House of Medici ’s leading of the Trust . That is , it stay focused on enhance and improving its own district . However , after learning of the action and fate of Anwar ’s daughter , Rose , the House of Madrid ’s posture towards the Trust remain largely the same ; however , its human relationship with the Minutemen drop . Not only is Rose romantically involved with the Minuteman Wylie Times , but she is also involved in a failed plot to kill Augustus Medici . Under the harsh convention of the Trust , this transgression can not be allowed to go unpunished . As a result , Rose is killed by Mr. Times . The incident create the Minutemen unwelcome in the House of Madrid , which is , in effect , a rebuke to the Trust . by nature , House Madrid is a vocal admirer of the abolition of the Minutemen .
House D’Arcy
At first glance , the House of D’Arcy does not seem much unlike from the other Trust phallus , who are more concerned about their own speculation than the machinations of the Trust . However , as the Trust members are dying off and after she herself pull round several approach by the Minuteman Remi Rome , the House of D’Arcy ’s straits , Joan D’Arcy resolve she involve to get ahead of the end curvature and take proactive actions to protect herself and her House . She becomes convinced it ’s time to make a move against Medici , his assistant on the Trust , and the Minutemen . To execute this , she hires a former Minuteman to take out Medici ’s man on the inside , Javier Vasco , and the person who supplies Graves with his intel and briefcases . It ’s a prescient move that seriously damages Medici ’s plan . It also more than likely put her in a position to see the Trust ’s final group meeting at Medici ’s headquarters .
House Carlito
Of all the Houses outside the Power tier , the House of Carlito and its head , Fulvio Carlito , is the one Trust fellow member who believes it ’s time to not just end Medici leadership , but completely dissolve their membership . That is , he want to make a move against Medici , although there does not seem to be any actual regretful feelings between the two household . It is a pure ability grab , perhaps because he begrudge the fact that Medici seemed to get the lion ’s share of benefits that being a Trust loss leader bring . regrettably , Carlito ’s plans to assassinate Benito Medici affect teaming up with the House of Vasco , which is already working with Medici to take over the Trust . As a result , not only is Carlito " ratted " out and killed , but his children are killed as well - thereby accomplishing what Carlito wish for Medici - the complete dissolution of his House .
House Kotias
Like Carlito , the House of Kotias , and its loss leader , Helena Kotias , are also for a move against Medici and a return to the balance of baron the Trust used to share . However , unlike Carlito , her motivations are not due to her hatred of the Medici , but rather that she simply stick with whatever Javier Vasco wants her to do . Her obedience to Vasco does not save her from Medici and Vasco ’s plans to take control of the Trust .
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The Other Families
Not much is disclose about the House of Vermeer and its leader , Tibo Vermeer . However , his ability to survive the culling of the Trust ’s house suggests he and his house are skilled at stay off of everyone ’s radio detection and ranging . If being the head of a criminal organization has any positives , the House of Vermeer seems to be the least vicious and most progressive member of the Trust . If there ’s any fellow member who seems to focus on his business organization outside the Trust ’s view , it ’s the House of Rhone ’s leader , Sigmar Rhone . Sigmar operates a fly high gambling casino and prosperous amusement concerns that , in gain to making him a healthy profit , also allow him plenty of time to chase after women - two of whom , Constance Von Hagen and Helena Kotias , are House leaders who become his mistress . His indifference for Trust action leaven costly as he only memorize at the last minute the true plans of Medici and Graves .
The House of Simone ’s leader , Mia Simone , is one of the Trust ’s older House leaders and seems more focused on ply her businesses and help the younger household heads acclimatize to life in the Trust . A confidant and unaired friend of Daniel Peres , she does not seem to retain much influence on the Trust after his slaying . The House of Von Hagen and its leader , Constance Von Hagen , is the Trust House with the least entropy offer about it . It clearly is a supporter , albeit passively , of the House of Medici , despite having what seems to be a favorable relationship with the House of Kotias .
As the sure-enough expression move , " There is no honor among thieves . " Considering the deplorable get-go of the Trust , it ’s an approximation that appendage of the Trust should have encode on their desoxyribonucleic acid . And despitethe Trustfamilies ' long chronicle of deviant behavior,100 Bulletsshows that criminality can become so commonplace that its barefaced presence is insensible , even when it ’s right in front of your face .
rely Family Headquarter Locations
House of Medici
Miami , FL
House of Vasco
Seattle , WA
House of Peres
Unknown
House of Dietrich
Los Angeles , CA
House of Nagel
New York , NY
House of Madrid
New Orleans , LA
House of D’Arcy
Chicago , IL
House of Carlito
House of Kotias
Aspen , CO
House of Vermeer
Omaha , NE
House of Rhone
Lake Tahoe , NV
House of Simone
Dallas , TX
House of Von Hagen
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