Editing Edward McHaggis (section)

=== The Establishment of the Big Four ===
Shortly after the establishment of Aye or Die MC, tragedy struck the inner circle. Billy McBardigael, Edward’s cousin and closest ally, lost his battle with terminal lung cancer. His death left a significant void, not only in Edward’s life but also in the syndicate’s structure. In his place, a man named [[Tony]]—one of Billy’s longtime business partners—stepped in. Though not as hands-on as Billy, Tony brought a different kind of utility to the table: mobility. He assumed Billy’s role in providing support on wheels, offering tactical transportation and logistics when needed.

With Tony stepping in and all major pieces aligned, the four criminal leaders—Edward, Alexa, Jim, and now Tony—formalized their cooperation under a new name: [[Big Four|the Big Four]]. What had previously been a loose collaboration now became a structured alliance. Their shared goal was simple but bold: control the drug market across San Andreas.

The Big Four coordinated narcotics distribution, oversaw smuggling routes, and enforced their hold on territories through intimidation, violence, and strategic manipulation. Each member controlled a different region and brought a unique strength to the alliance. For Edward, it was his iron grip on the southern districts and his militarized motorclub. While trust was scarce between them, power kept the alliance in motion.

This marked a turning point for Edward. No longer just the wild card in Rancho, he had become a pillar in one of the most powerful syndicates Los Santos.