The Orifice

Power Center of the Sinners Gang

The Orifice stands as more than just another seedy strip club in Red Level - it represents the heart of the Sinners' criminal empire and the seat of Big Pappa's power. Located near the north entrance to Horizon City, this establishment combines entertainment, vice, and criminal enterprise into a single operation that has shaped the power dynamics of Red Level for years.

Atmosphere and Layout

The club's interior is designed to maximize profit while facilitating the Sinners' various operations:

• Main Floor: A large open space dominated by a central circular stage where dancers perform, surrounded by tables and chairs for patrons
• Bar Area: Extensive counter serving overpriced drinks, operated by bartenders who double as information gatherers
• Private Booths: Secluded areas along the walls where dancers provide more intimate entertainment for higher fees
• VIP Section: A cordoned-off area with better furnishings reserved for gang leadership and important guests
• Back Office: Big Pappa's personal domain where he conducts business, makes decisions, and occasionally executes those who have crossed him
• Security Stations: Positions throughout the club staffed by Sinners with visible cross tattoos and weapons

The lighting is deliberately kept dim except for the stage, which features laser lights and spotlights that create a disorienting atmosphere. The music is loud enough to prevent eavesdropping while maintaining an energetic environment for the dancers and patrons.

Big Pappa's Operations

As the owner of The Orifice and leader of the Sinners gang, Big Pappa uses the club as the center of his criminal empire:

• Loan Sharking: Offering high-interest loans to desperate patrons, creating cycles of debt and dependency
• Protection Racket: Coordinating the collection of "Sin tax" from businesses along Sin Street
• Recruitment: Identifying potential new Sinners among the club's patrons and staff
• Territorial Control: Maintaining the Sinners' dominance over their claimed areas of Red Level
• Conflict Resolution: Addressing disputes within the gang, often through violent means

Big Pappa's leadership style is direct and brutal, as demonstrated by his execution of Nacho for killing a child on Sin Street. This incident, witnessed by Angel Lopez, became a pivotal moment in Red Level's gang dynamics, eventually leading to the formation of the rival Razorboys.

The Sinners' Culture

The club serves as both a physical headquarters and a cultural center for the Sinners gang:

• Religious Imagery: Despite their criminal activities, Sinners identify as Catholics, displaying crosses tattooed on their faces, hands, and bodies
• Territorial Identity: The gang's connection to Sin Street is reinforced through the club's operations
• Hierarchical Structure: Clear power dynamics are displayed and enforced within the club's walls
• Code of Conduct: Unwritten rules about respect, loyalty, and consequences that govern gang members' behavior

This culture creates a complex social environment where religious symbolism coexists with exploitation and violence, reflecting the contradictions inherent in the Sinners' worldview.

Pivotal Events

The Orifice has been the site of several significant events that shaped Red Level's history:

• Nacho's Execution: Big Pappa's public killing of Nacho for murdering a child, witnessed by Angel Lopez
• Daisuki's Confrontation: The Japanese enforcer's meeting with Big Pappa that led to Nacho's death
• Angel's Departure: The moment when Angel Lopez decided to leave the Sinners, eventually founding the Razorboys
• Territorial Negotiations: Ongoing meetings between Big Pappa and other power players in Horizon City

These events have cemented The Orifice's reputation as not just a place of entertainment, but a location where Red Level's power dynamics are shaped and reshaped.

Cultural Significance

To Red Level residents, The Orifice represents the complex reality of life under gang control - a place that offers employment, entertainment, and financial services while simultaneously exploiting and endangering those who enter its doors. The club's continued operation despite its notorious reputation speaks to the Sinners' entrenched power in Red Level and the absence of effective law enforcement.

For visitors from upper levels seeking illicit thrills, The Orifice provides a glimpse into Red Level's dangerous allure, allowing them to temporarily experience a world governed by different rules before returning to the safety of Gold or Green levels.