The entire structure of the Mafia had core members with code names. The smaller the number in the code, the greater the power and higher the status they had within the Mafia.
Underneath these core members with code names were a large number of peripheral members. Although they were considered members of the Mafia, they could not access the absolute upper echelons of the organization.
The way they served the Mafia was through orders passed down from core members with larger code numbers.
This also meant that each core Mafia member with a code name would generally have several subordinates of varying numbers.
These subordinates not only maintained their power but also provided better security for the completion of assassination missions assigned to them from above.
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