- List of The Tribe tribes
=Mall Rats=
The Mall Rats are the main focal point of "The Tribe".
Jack was the first owner of the “Phoenix Shopping Mall”. His father had told him to come here after he died. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/pretribe/pretribe_archive_12.asp Guide: Pre-tribe] , [http://www.tribeworld.com/ The Tribe] Official Website, retrieved on
2008-06-01 ] He was soon joined by others who sought refuge from the dangers of the streets. During Series 1, they all agreed on their tribal name in a formal ceremony performed by Tai-San. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_15.asp Episode 115] , aired June 12, 1999.]The Mall is in the City but is hard to access and, therefore, the Mall Rats are mostly safe from the outside world. They believe in creating a better world and vow not to make the same mistakes that the adults did. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/life/archive/interviews/interviews_archive_03.asp Interview with the Creators of The Tribe - Raymond Thompson and Harry Duffin] , [http://www.tribeworld.com/ The Tribe] Official Website, retrieved on
2008-06-01 ] They welcome anyone willing to join them in their mission to make a peaceful world but do not hesitate to fight back if someone threatens their freedom or their lives.They succeed in freeing the City from the Locos, the Chosen and the Technos, and they quickly become famous and earn the respect of many other Tribes. When the second wave of the Virus appears, they risk their lives to discover an antidote, and give it for free to the other children. [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_55.asp Episodes 205-206] , aired November 28, 1999.] The Mall Rats are the first Tribe in the City that creates new laws and sets up a Bill of Rights. They firmly believe anyone who breaks the rules is entitled to a fair trial, even their most feared enemies. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_62.asp Episodes 219-220] , aired January 16, 2000.] They start a market place and a trade system. [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_64.asp Episodes 223-224] , aired January 29, 2000.]
The members of the Mall Rats do not wear specific clothing but their symbol is a pentagram encompassed by a circle (pentangle). This symbol was on an amulet Dal found at the farm, and when he showed it to Tai-san she realized that the symbol was destined to represent the identity of the Mall Rats. The pentagram has been their symbol ever since. Most members of the Mall Rats wear it as a tattoo on their hands, so that anyone knows who they are.
Original founding members:
Ecos/Gaians
The Ecos (aka the Gaians) are a Tribe that lives in union with nature in the nearby forests close to the City.
They are a peaceful Tribe that doesn’t interfere much with the other Tribes. They don’t like to take part in conflicts but help the Mall Rats on a few occasions. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_83.asp Episodes 307-308] , aired December 9, 2000.] They live in the Eco camp in wooden huts.
When Amber joins the Ecos in Series 2, she becomes the new leader and changes her name to Eagle. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_82.asp Episodes 305-306] , aired December 2, 2000.] When both Pride and Amber go live in the City with the Mall Rats, Hawk becomes the new leader. [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_166.asp Episodes 511-512] , aired April 19, 2003.]
The Ecos do not wear any Tribal symbols or markings but are easily recognizable by the way they dress. They wear natural fabrics and often wear feathers in their hair. Members:
*Pride (lives with the Mall Rats for two Series but always remains a loyal member of the Ecos)
*Eagle/Amber (original member of the Mall Rats; joins the Ecos during Series 2, 3 and 4 and becomes their leader)
*Hawk (leader during Series 4 and 5)
*Bray Jr (spent his first months with the Ecos when the Technos invaded in Series 4)
*Trudy (original member of the Mall rats; lived with the Ecos during Series 4)
*Brady (original member of the Mall Rats; lived with the Ecos during Series 4)
*Mouse (original member of the Mall Rats; joins the Ecos during Series 5)Locos
The Locos (aka the Locusts) are a Tribe led by Zoot that wreaks havoc in the City and terrorizes the other Tribes. [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_01.asp Episode 101] , aired April 24, 1999.]
The member of the Locos have only one order: to create “Power and Chaos”, Zoot’s motto. They abduct anyone who wanders the streets of the City and believe everything belongs to them. They were enemies with the Demon Dogs during Series 1 as both Tribes wanted total control of the City.
After Zoot is accidentally killed by Lex, [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_08.asp Episode 108] , aired May 16, 1999.] Ebony becomes their leader for a while. But after the second wave of the Virus weakens everyone, the Locos gradually loose power over the City. Some members remain loyal to Ebony while other members end up joining other Tribes.
They are easily recognizable by the police car Zoot and Ebony drive around the City with its lights and siren on. The Members of the Locos also wear roller blades.
Members:
*Zoot (founder and leader of the Locos)
*Ebony (becomes the leader of the Locos after Zoot is killed)
*Jaffa (left the Locos to form the Chosen)
*SpikeTechnos
The Technos are a highly intelligent and advanced Tribe led by a computer genius, Ram.
In Series 4, they invade the City in order to bring order to it. [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_108.asp Episode 401] , aired January 5, 2002.] Though the Technos are few in numbers, their technology is so advanced that they easily take control over the City. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_109.asp Episode 402] , aired January 6, 2002.] They truly believe that they are helping all the citizens by restoring electricity [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_125.asp Episode 418] , aired March 3, 2002.] and food [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_122.asp Episode 415] , aired February 23, 2002.] and water supply. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_138.asp Episode 431] , aired April 20, 2002.] In exchange, they take citizens to do hard work for them in labour camps.
Ram, with the help of computer expert Ved, experiments his new game in Virtual Reality on people, [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_134.asp Episode 427] , aired April 4, 2002.] and later makes it public in order to take further control over the City. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_141.asp Episode 434] , aired April 27, 2002.] The citizens become addicted to the game and end up fighting in real life when they cannot use Virtual Reality anymore. [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_145.asp Episode 438] , aired May 11, 2002.]
When Ram is defeated by the Mall Rats, [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_159.asp Episode 452] , aired July 6, 2002.] Mega becomes the new leader of the reformed Technos but uses his power to take control over the City, before being defeated himself. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_184.asp Episodes 547-548] , aired August 23, 2003.]
The Technos reside in Ram's Palace, an abandoned hotel which used to belong to Ebony, and use it as their base of operations while residing in the City. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_117.asp Episode 410] , aired February 3, 2002.]
The distinctive symbol of the Technos is a small black “T” with two red circles they draw on their forehead. They also wear black and silver uniforms and, at times, silver metallic masks that they use to conceal their face.
Members:
*Ram (founder and leader of the Technos)
*Jay (general)
*Ved (lieutenant and computer genius)
*Java (married to Ram)
*Siva (married to Ram)
*Ebony (joins the Technos during Series 4; married to Ram)
*Mega (lieutenant and computer expert; becomes the leader after Ram’s defeat)Zootists
The Zootists are a Tribe, formed by Ebony, Java and Siva in Series 5, who worships a reborn Zoot.
They believe Zoot has come back to life and they create chaos within the City, forcing the other Tribes to seek refuge in the safe zone and in the country. But in reality, the Tribe of the Zootists is part of Mega and Java’s plan to take control over the City. Java manipulates Ebony with Virtual Reality [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_168.asp Episodes 515-516] , aired May 3, 2003.] and makes her believe Zoot has come back to life, with the help of a Zoot look-alike, Darryl.
The Zootists soon find themselves without a leader when Ebony, with the help of Siva and Slade, realizes she has been manipulated by Java. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_176.asp Episodes 531-532] , aired June 28, 2003.] The Tribe is dissolved when Mega’s plan is revealed.
The Zootists have their headquarters in the old school where Ebony first met Zoot, then still known as Martin, and where she first heard his message of “Power and Chaos”. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_164.asp Episodes 507-508] , aired April 4, 2003.] They control the whole City outside the safe zone and use the Zoo as a prison for all “non-believers”. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_165.asp Episodes 509-510] , aired April 12, 2003.]
The Zootists dress with outfits similar to what Zoot was usually wearing. They also act like him and use a replica of the police car Zoot used to ride in.
Members:
*Ebony (founder and leader of the Zootists)
*Java (founder of the Zootists)
*Siva (founder of the Zootists)Other Tribes
*C & P TribeIn Series 2, Cloe and Patsy don’t feel part of the Mall Rats anymore and they decide to start their own Tribe for a short while. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_64.asp Episodes 223-224] , aired January 29, 2000.]
*ColoursThe Colours is the name given to the Reds and the Blues who were put into the Paradise program to fight against each other. When they become addicted to the game, the Reds and the Blues start a real life war against each other.The members of the Colours wear red or blue bands on their head depending on which team they belonged to in the Virtual Reality game.
*Demon DogsThe Demon Dogs have always been enemies with the Locos. But when the Locos were defeated, the Demon Dogs faded into obscurity and they weren’t heard of since then. Not much is known about them. They controlled a rather large territory of the City and were feared by most children who lived in the streets. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_05.asp Episode 105] , aired May 8, 1999.]
*Farm GirlsThe Farm Girls were Alice and Ellie's Tribe before they joined the Mall Rats. They live at the farm that belonged to their parents before the Virus. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_32.asp Episode 132] , aired August 8, 1999.]
*GullsThe Gulls are one of the Tribes seen in Series 2 and 3, as part of trying to reunite the Tribes of the City. At one point, Dal became close to their leader, Jet. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_66.asp Episodes 227-228] , aired February 12, 2000.]
*Horse TradersThe Horse Traders are led by Pony Joe. They rescue Bray in Series 3 and a member of the Tribe, Moon, nurses him back to health. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_101.asp Episodes 343-344] , aired April 14, 2001.]
*JackalsThe Jackals are led by Billy Boy [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_71.asp Episode 237] , aired March 18, 2000.] and are seen along with Lips, Teeth and Dimples of the Tribe The Smile in Series 2. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_75.asp Episode 245] , aired April 1, 2000.] Billy Boy is a candidate in the election for City Leader against Salene in Series 4. [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_139.asp Episode 432] , aired April 20, 2002.]
*Modes
Gel was a member of the Modes before joining the Mall Rats. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_162.asp Episode 504] , aired March 22, 2003.]*MozquitoesThe Mozquitoes (aka Mozzies) is an all-female Tribe led by Moz. Their headquarters are in an old factory decorated with black nets and cages, which they call their Mozquito Nest. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_98.asp Episodes 337-338] , aired March 24, 2001.] Moz was controlling the City with Ebony for a while, but when she disappears in Series 4, the Mozquitoes are left without a leader and lose their power over the City.The Mozquitoes are easily recognizable by their black clothes. They also wear metal chains and masks that look like bugs eyes.
*NomadsThe Nomads are a slaver Tribe led by Troy and Susannah. They hold Dal captive in Series 1 and try to sell him as slave to Ebony along with Sasha. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_28.asp Episode 128] , aired July 25, 1999.] They capture anyone who wanders to their camp and sell them to other Tribes in exchange for supplies. They lure their victim into their trap by pretending to be friendly travellers. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_23.asp Episode 123] , aired July 10, 1999.]
*OrphansThe Orphans trade in hi-fi equipment. A member of the Orphans, Slime, is a candidate in the election for City Leader against Salene in Series 4.
*OutcastsThe Outcasts is a Tribe made up of various outcasts of different Tribes. Lex first met them when he was thrown out of the Mall Rats’ Tribe in Series 2. May was a member of the Outcasts before joining the Mall Rats.
*RoostersThe Roosters are one of the Tribes known to have joined forces with the Rebels to defeat the likes of the Chosen and the Technos. A member of the Roosters, Marco, is a candidate for the election of City Leader against Salene in Series 4.*Tribe CircusThe Tribe Circus is a Tribe of entertainers, acrobats and clowns who use their skills and power to terrorize more vulnerable Tribes. They are led by Top Hat. They invaded the Mall during Series 1. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_45.asp Episodes 145] - [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_46.asp 146] , aired September 25-26, 1999.] They are easily recognizable as they all dress as circus performers with bright colours.
*The Wrecking Crew
Patch's Tribe before he joined the Mall Rats. [ [http://www.tribeworld.com/guide/archive/synopsis/synopsis_archive_135.asp Episode 428] , April 4, 2002.]References
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