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{{Quote|If you look into the face of a Stracci, you look into the face of pure fucking evil. You don't wanna run into them on a dark night in their New Jersey stronghold. At first, the place looks pretty quiet: all little shops and fancy parks. But watch out! They're nut-jobs, kid. Tough customers. Best keep away 'til you know what you're doing.|Peter Clemenza}} |
{{Quote|If you look into the face of a Stracci, you look into the face of pure fucking evil. You don't wanna run into them on a dark night in their New Jersey stronghold. At first, the place looks pretty quiet: all little shops and fancy parks. But watch out! They're nut-jobs, kid. Tough customers. Best keep away 'til you know what you're doing.|Peter Clemenza}} |
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| − | In ''[[The Godfather: The Game]]'', the Straccis control [[New Jersey]], but also own some businesses in [[Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan|Hell's Kitchen]] |
+ | In ''[[The Godfather: The Game]]'', the Straccis control [[New Jersey]], but also own some businesses in [[Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan|Hell's Kitchen]] alongside the [[Cuneo crime family|Cuneo Family]]. Their family was dealt a great blow with the death of Don [[Victor Stracci]], but were only finally crushed when the [[Stracci Compound]] was blown up following the don's death. |
| + | The Straccis Family is the only family that is never directly fought in any missions prior to the Baptism. |
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| ⚫ | The Straccis have an average amount of power in comparison to the other families. At the beginning, they are stronger than [[Corleone crime family|Corleones]] and [[Tattaglia crime family|Tattaglias]] but are weaker than [[Cuneo crime family|Cuneos]] and [[Barzini crime family|Barzinis]]. |
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=== Behavior === |
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Revision as of 05:41, 9 July 2020
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The Stracci crime family (pronounced Stra-chi) is one of New York's Five Families, operating in Staten Island and New Jersey.
History
Don Victor Stracci.
The Stracci family was founded by Anthony Stracci in the 1920s. He set up a legitimate business front in New Jersey, all the while pulling the strings and gradually gaining influence in New York City.
Business wise, the Stracci family had a fleet of freight hauling trucks. They also had enough political influence to allow their trucks to travel overloaded, which damaged the highways. However, the Straccis also owned road repair businesses which had exclusive government contracts, leading one business to create work for another. Due to Don Stracci's old fashioned nature, they had little involvement in prostitution, but due to their control of the docks in New Jersey and Manhattan, they had an important role in the distribution of narcotics. As noted during the movie's meeting scene, Don Stracci resided in Staten Island. However, the main source of the family's operations was in New Jersey.
The Stracci family ran the gambling in New Jersey and had illegal casino's in the Jersey Palisades. They also controlled the Democratic political machine in the Jersey state and the linen service and waste removal in Atlantic City. As the Stracci family's powerbase was in New Jersey, which was less prestigious and lucrative, they were considered the least powerful of the New York families, but the most well disposed.
In 1955, Don Stracci was executed by Peter Clemenza while he was on the way to a negotiation. After Victor Stracci's death, the new Don sued for peace with the Corleone family.
Stracci family structure (1920s-1955)
| Don Victor/Anthony Stracci |
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Historical Leadership
Bosses
- 1920s-1955 — Victor/Anthony Stracci
- 1955-19?? — Mario Stracci
Underbosses
- 1920s-1955 — Mario Stracci
Consiglieres
- 1955-19?? — Elio Nunziato
In the video game
- "If you look into the face of a Stracci, you look into the face of pure fucking evil. You don't wanna run into them on a dark night in their New Jersey stronghold. At first, the place looks pretty quiet: all little shops and fancy parks. But watch out! They're nut-jobs, kid. Tough customers. Best keep away 'til you know what you're doing."
- ―Peter Clemenza
In The Godfather: The Game, the Straccis control New Jersey, but also own some businesses in Hell's Kitchen alongside the Cuneo Family. Their family was dealt a great blow with the death of Don Victor Stracci, but were only finally crushed when the Stracci Compound was blown up following the don's death.
The Straccis Family is the only family that is never directly fought in any missions prior to the Baptism.
The Straccis have an average amount of power in comparison to the other families. At the beginning, they are stronger than Corleones and Tattaglias but are weaker than Cuneos and Barzinis.
The Stracci Family color is blue. The typical Stracci attire is a blue dress suit with a matching blue tie and occasionally a blue fedora, while the undershirt ranges from white to crimson. The Stracci family's crest is a horse's head in a blue and silver frame.
Behavior
- "Never trust a Stracci - they're like animals, believe me!"
- ―{{{2}}}
The Straccis are infamous among the Five Families for their inherent animosity and aggressiveness, though they are held in higher regard than the Tattaglias for their greater capabilities. They are declared to be entirely evil and always intend to cause trouble out of pure spite, making them very unpredictable. They're ruthlessness extends to even their own members, as they will have frequent internal conflicts that can often leave them at a disadvantage against the other families.
This is in stark contract to Don Victor Stracci, who is a composed and reasonable man that is not swayed by the behavior of his family. He suggests a desire for peace with the Corleones before his assassination, though this may be either genuine support or a cunning ploy.
Combat
- "The Straccis are brutal. If they ain't fightin' some other family, they'll fight each other."
- ―{{{2}}}
The Stracci Family are considerably more difficult in combat than the Tattaglia Family, but they are greatly outmatched by the much more challenging Cuneo and Barzini Families. Their aggressive nature is evident in their behavior in the game, as they may randomly attack the player for no reason.
Stracci Family Structure
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