Caporegime

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A caporegime is one of the Don's most trusted allies. A Capo (sometimes called a Captain) is in charge of a crew. There are usually four to six crews in each family, possibly even seven to nine crews, each one consisting of up to ten Soldiers, though in the past (or in the event of a war) the crew had a larger number of men. Capos run their own small family territory but must follow the limitations and guidelines created by the Boss, as well as pay him his cut of their profits. Capos are nominated by the Underboss, but typically chosen by the Boss himself.