Rioters

“ This city fell apart. It's crazy out here. Every man for himself. Survival of the fittest. You gotta take what you need in this world.
- Unknown Rioter
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The Rioters are groups of common thugs and delinquents that just want to rob and even kill others to ensure their own survival. Many know they can kill but will use that as a final option, or they will pull the trigger first. They are one of the main enemy factions in Tom Clancy's The Division.

Leadership

While Rioters do not have a set in stone hierarchy, each gang follows a certain leader. Such examples being Hutch or Five-O (possibly may just be a boss or a squad-like leader, basically tougher versions of peon Rioters) as well as a few more leaders. They usually carry bigger and heavier weapons than their lower ranking members and tend to have armor, with the weapon of choice for most of them seems to be light machine guns and marksman rifles.

Intelligence Brief

Beyond the organized factions roam thugs and outlaws that now rampage through the city, rioting, looting, and assaulting any who come near them. Unafraid to wound or kill, they survive by preying on the weak. They roam in packs, hunting down easy targets and lashing out at authorities when they get the chance. Volatile and dangerous, they are a constant thorn in the side of the JTF and a steady drain on resources.

The division factions — Rioters confronting unarmed civilians.

Known Rioter Gangs

Lord of the 2-1-2's
Wild Child's Gang
Trio Crew - Daily HVT 3*
Break Out Crew - Daily HVT 1*
East Coast Crew - Daily HVT 1*
Grenade Brothers - Weekly HVT 3*
Thunder Riot - Daily HVT 3*
Hurricane Riot - Daily HVT 3*
Lightning Riot - Daily HVT 3*
Blood Sisters - Weekly HVT 3*
Pokerface's Gang - Weekly HVT 3*
Molotov Riots
Cinderella's Gang - Daily HVT 2*
Castro's Gang - Weekly HVT 3*
Switchback Riot - Daily HVT 3*

Relationship with other factions

Among themselves the rioters are not unified and are divided into gangs.

Rioters in general see the J.T.F. as weak and take advantage of their struggling power by robbing and looting within J.T.F. controlled territory or outright raiding and attack J.T.F. positions.

Although skirmishes do occur they have been known to engage in trading with Rikers, namely weapons.

Rioters outright fear the Last Man Battalion. A rioter report revealed when one of the rioter propose to loot at the UN building the other stated to avoid the area, describing the area as a "killing field" because of the LMB. The second rioter further describes them as "badass special forces type" with superior gear and equipment compared to the J.T. F, and are very ruthless, killing anyone on sight.

Any animosity they have with the other factions would have likely been resolved by the time of Resistance as they joined forces with remnants of the Cleaners, Rikers, and Last Man Battalion to combat the J.T.F. and Division agents as well as to hunt down Aaron Keener.

Weapons Used

Guns

PF45
586 Magnum
M1911
SMG-9
T821
M44
M1A
RPK-74

Grenades

Tear Gas Grenades
Molotov Cocktails
Concussion Grenades
Incendiary Grenades

Rioters Enemy Types

Lurker - Standard enemies armed with PF45 pistols (Regular) or an SMG-9 (Veteran/Elite) and the most common enemy in rioter-controlled territory.
- They usually take cover and attack when their allies flush the player out of cover.
- There are several visual variants of lurkers.
- The first has a red baseball cap, dark grey jacket and blue pants.
- The second has a beanie hat and dull blue jacket.
- The third and final type has a beanie hat and blue jacket like the second type, but has a white face mask.
Dare-Devil - Enemies armed with 586 Magnums (regular) or an M1911 (Veteran/Elite) that is also armed with tear gas grenades (Regular/Veteran) or Molotov Cocktails (Elite/Named) that can be recognised for their dark grey hooded jackets and backpack.
- They have a special ammo pack on the back of their backpack that can be shot, causing an explosion that will cause large amounts of damage, potentially killing them and anyone near, including the player.
- They use their grenades to flush players out of cover for their allies to shoot at.
- If their throw is interrupted they will be disabled temporarily as they will be confused by the tear gas.
- Challenging Difficulty/HVT variants use Frag/Shock grenades and sawed off double barrel shotguns.
Bruiser - Melee enemies armed with baseball bats that can be recognised by their dull blue hooded jackets and grey mouth covering. They have 2/3rds the amount of health and (if Veteran/Elite) armor compared to regular Rioters.
- Veteran/Elite variants have armor and more health than their Normal counterparts.
- Elite variants use a golf club, are much faster and attack in between shorter intervals than their Veteran/Normal counterparts.

Lookout - Snipers armed with M44 Carbine sniper rifles or Classic M1As (Veteran/Elite) and PF45 pistols for close-range that can be recognised by their large dark blue hooded jacket and dark pants.
They are opportunistic snipers that will take shots at players who don't take proper cover.
They can dish out a lot of damage if left unchecked.
They have 2/3rds the amount of health and (if Veteran/Elite) armor compared to regular Rioters.
On Challenging difficulty, named Lookouts have SRS A1's.

Heavy Weapons - Armed with RPK-74 light machine guns and can be recognised by their dull blue sleeveless vests, white hooded jacket and dark grey pants.
They have 50% more health and armor compared to regular Rioters of the same rank.
A red ammo box on their backpack can be shot to spray bullets everywhere, damaging anyone nearby and disrupting the Heavy Weapons user.
Only Veteran and higher ranks appear to spawn.
Sprayer - Female Rioter armed with T821's and frag grenades/incendiary grenades that can be recognised by their red hooded jackets.
They are only typically encountered in Challenging mode or the Dark Zone.
Their weak spot is the same as the Dare Devil's weak spot (the explosive pack.) They can also be recognised from their frantic running as they spray their sub machine guns erratically at the player. Spawn exclusively as Elite and Boss rank encounters.

Named Members

Name	Type	Location	Info
Big P	Heavy Weapons	Hell's Kitchen (Bounty)	Lord of the 212 gang.
Poole	Special Lurker	Establish Base of Operations	Leader of the gang attacking the base of operation. Easy to ID due to wearing body armor and a gas mask and carrying a L86 LSW. Has Elite-level armor instead of Boss-level armor.
Wild Child	Heavy Weapons	Hudson Yards (Bounty)	Target for Bounty.
Michelle Mason	Sprayer	Chelsea (Bounty)	Target for Bounty.
Hutch	Heavy Weapons	Madison Field Hospital	Leader of group holding Dr. Kandel and her staff as hostage in Madison Square Garden
Ripper	Lurker (Unique)	Precinct Siege	Leader of group holding NYPD Precinct in Brooklyn. Easy to ID due to wearing a football helmet and carrying an AK-47. Has Elite-level armor instead of Boss-level armor.
Finch	Lookout	Lincoln Tunnel Checkpoint	Leader of group assaulting checkpoint at the Tunnel where Cpt. Benitez is located

Name	Type	Location	Info
Five-O	Lurker	Chelsea	Respawns 4 hours after death.
Fray	Dare Devil	Pennsylvania Plaza	Respawns 4 hours after death.
Strings	Heavy Weapons	Hell's Kitchen	Respawns 4 hours after death.

Name	Type	Location	Info	Description
Cinderella	Sprayer	High-Value Target - Cinderella	Wears a blue hoodie, purple jacket, and green mask. Throws Molotovs that detonate on impact.	"A roaming crew of Rioters with molotovs have been wreaking havoc everywhere they go."
Jason Griffin	Dare Devil	High-Value Target - Trio Crew	One leader of the Trio Crew, Armed with AK-47 and incendiary grenades.	"A trio of Rioter grenadiers are reportedly competing to get the highest number of civilian kills."
Magnus Jensen	Dare Devil	High-Value Target - Trio Crew	One leader of the Trio Crew, Armed with M870 shotgun and EMP grenades.	"A trio of Rioter grenadiers are reportedly competing to get the highest number of civilian kills."
Brock Finster	Dare Devil	High-Value Target - Trio Crew	One leader of the Trio Crew, Armed with SMG-9 and shock grenades.	"A trio of Rioter grenadiers are reportedly competing to get the highest number of civilian kills."
"Doozer"	Sprayer	High-Value Target - Lightning Riot	Wears a green mask, purple jacket, and blue hoodie. Throws Molotov Cocktails, and throws two in succession.	"A lone rioter is attacking CERA checkpoints."
Mo	Sprayer	High-Value Target - Breakout Crew		"A Rioter and her crew are wandering the city, and have been robbing and killing civilians."
Stoney	Heavy Weapons	High-Value Target - East Coast Crew		"A Rioter is reportedly shooting people randomly for entertainment."
Archuleta	Dare Devil	High-Value Target - Thunder Riot	Armed with a UMP-45.	"An angry rioter with a large supply of explosives is attacking JTF patrols."
"Slappy"	Dare Devil	High-Value Target - Hurricane Riot		"Rioters are trying to break into secure buildings with heavy explosives, numerous civilians have been killed by debris."
Jones	Dare Devil	High-Value Target - Hurricane Riot		"Rioters are trying to break into secure buildings with heavy explosives, numerous civilians have been killed by debris."
Sunshine	Dare Devil	High-Value Target - Grenade Brothers	One leader of the Grenade Brothers. Armed with AK-47 and Incendiary Grenades.	"A group of grenadiers is reportedly setting off grenades randomly around town."
Digger	Dare Devil	High-Value Target - Grenade Brothers	One leader of the Grenade Brothers. Armed with SMG-9 and Shock Grenades.	"A group of grenadiers is reportedly setting off grenades randomly around town."
Ready	Dare Devil	High-Value Target - Grenade Brothers	One leader of the Grenade Brothers. Armed with M870 shotgun and EMP Grenades.	"A group of grenadiers is reportedly setting off grenades randomly around town."
Castro	Dare Devil	High-Value Target - Castro	Wears a yellow jacket with a green mask. Armed with a Police UMP-45.	"Rioters have been rampaging with molotovs and terrifying civilians."
Pokerface	Sprayer	High-Value Target - Pokerface	Wears a blue hoodie, purple jacket, and green mask. Uses Molotov Cocktails.	”A sadistic Rioter roams the streets looking for payback - from anyone unlucky enough to run into them.”
"Switchback"	Sprayer	High-Value Target - Switchback Riot	Wears a blue hoodie, purple jacket, and green mask. Uses Molotov Cocktail grenades.	"A rioter is ambushing and robbing lone civilians."
Greenback	Sprayer	High-Risk Target - Blood Sisters	Wears a blue hoodie, purple jacket, and green mask. One leader of the Blood Sisters.	”Two angry Rioters are rumored to be having a shooting contest - with civilians.”
Cleopatra	Sprayer	High-Risk Target - Blood Sisters	One leader of the Blood Sisters.	”Two angry Rioters are rumored to be having a shooting contest - with civilians.”

Name	Type	Location	Info
Bonnie	Lurker	DZ01
Scrapper	Heavy Weapons	DZ02, DZ03, DZ04
Buckshot	Lookout	DZ02, DZ03
Twitch	Rioter	DZ02
Cowboy	Dare Devil	DZ01, DZ02	Armor piercing rounds
Dropkick	Heavy Weapons	DZ01, DZ02	Increased Knockback