Zhang Langley was born aboard the Last Frontier to a culturally diverse family with Chinese and Canadian roots. Both of his parents were medical researchers who introduced him to chemistry from a young age. Following the landing on VOI 700 D, Zhang’s parents were assigned land to found a farm, where he worked with his father on experimental chemical solutions to enhance crop yields. Tragically, one such experiment went awry, resulting in a chemical explosion that cost Zhang all his fingers.
Exempted from military service due to his injury, Zhang contributed to the Great War effort as a chemist, producing essential agricultural chemicals. After the war, Zhang began an independent drug operation, utilizing his chemistry skills to manufacture narcotics like Frostbite (which he invented). His small but lucrative business in the Hope Region caught the attention of Jane Mendoza in 2635. Recognizing Zhang’s potential, Jane offered him a position within the gang rather than eliminating him as a rival. Since then, Zhang has overseen the gang’s drug production, refining operations to maximize efficiency and profit.
Job Title: Head of Drug Operations, Associate
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Due to his lack of fingers, Zhang cannot handle traditional weapons effectively. However, he has adapted to use specialized tools in combat situations.
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Zhang’s primary motivation is profit and control within the gang’s drug trade, viewing his role as a way to maintain financial independence and influence. He harbors no allegiance to the gang’s political ambitions, preferring to remain behind the scenes and focus on expanding his drug operations. Zhang’s ultimate goal is to grow his empire without drawing unnecessary attention to himself, avoiding the volatility and danger of Jane Mendoza’s more chaotic leadership style.