Editing The Mendoza Syndicate

{{Quotation|[[Ivy]] (to [[Yamato]])|I took out Mendoza, and I'll take out you!}}

'''The Mendoza Syndicate''' was a crime syndicate located in Spanish Harlem, named after its leader '''Mendoza'''. 

== Summary ==
Around [[Storyline|1929]], the Mendoza Syndicate controlled Spanish Harlem. Members of the Syndicate harassed innocent people, including the [[Minor characters#The Arroyos|Arroyo family]]. At this time, the gargoyle that would become known as [[Ivy]] came to life and protected the Arroyos. Ivy was named and adopted by the family and vowed to dismantle the Mendoza Syndicate and free Spanish Harlem. She dedicated 18 years of her life to this mission.<ref>[[Ivy]]'s background</ref> 

Ivy tells [[Vindicta]] that she was able to take down the Syndicate "without murdering everyone".<ref name=":0">[[Ivy/Quotes#Conversations|Ivy conversations]]</ref> 

[[Yamato]] thanks Ivy for taking care of Mendoza.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill tengu 02.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=Thanks for taking care of Mendoza.}}</ref> However, she also undermines Ivy's skill and says she wants to take over Spanish Harlem for the Seventh Moon.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill tengu 04.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=If someone like that can stop Mendoza, conquering New York won't be difficult.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato_kill_tengu_03.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=Next, I'll take over Spanish Harlem. As a reward for your bracer.}}</ref> 

[[Wraith]] admires Ivy for "making Mendoza's life hell". Ivy is wary of Wraith and warns her to stay away from Spanish Harlem.<ref name=":0" /> 

=== Mendoza ===
Mendoza is described as a "good client" by [[Mo & Krill|Krill]], and a "bad man" by Ivy.<ref name=":0" /> 

He told Wraith that [[Lash]] would take a dive in a fight, which she lost money betting on. Lash says Mendoza "says a lot of stupid shit".<ref>[[Lash/Quotes#Conversations|Lash and Wraith conversation]]</ref> 

The [https://youtu.be/zDdlk9rz7Ro?si=GtjdsierOR50xIXH&t=568 leaked audio] for [[Ivy's visual novel]] implies that Mendoza promised to leave New York, but instead went into hiding. Ivy and Lash will be going after him. 

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