History
Willis Stryker and Carl Lucas grew up best friends, joining the local street gang, the Bloods, together, and eventually becoming its leaders. Fights against rival gangs such as the Diablos honed Willis? knife-fighting skills. Lucas eventually quit the gangs, but Willis? involvement deepened, and he tried to cut into the Syndicate?s territory. Then both men became rivals for the affections of Lucas? work colleague Reva Connors. At first Willis? money impressed Reva, but witnessing Syndicate heavies ambush Willis demonstrated to her his lifestyle?s brutality. Reva fled for help, returning with Lucas in time to save Willis? life. Despite this, an enraged Willis blamed Lucas when Reva dumped him. read more