Scavengers

This is the base faction of the game. Scavengers have a number of bases and other locations, most of them placed in the Los Santos and San Fierro areas.

They are further divided in a number of sub-factions:

Survivors
Any new character will spawn in the Scavengers faction, as an unaffiliated Survivor. While you cannot access any special features that the other Scavenger sub-factions have, you are free to visit their locations and trade or pick up missions.

Wastelanders
They inhabit small areas in the Bone County region, offering trade and safe locations for any other friendly Scavengers in the area.

The Cult
The Cult is based in Bone County and is a sect group formed around Damon Hagry, their self-appointed Prophet. Their set of beliefs revolves around a divine cause for the ongoing apocalypse, with zombies being sent back from hell to torment humanity and make it repent for its sins. They are determined to rid the world of the zombie plague and value people with a high zombie kill count. Rising through their ranks is done by, well, killing zombies and gives access to heavy weaponry and special vehicles.

The Syndicate
The Syndicate is comprised of the remains of the Vietnamese and Triad gangs of San Fierro, with the latter running the show and speaking for both groups. They run the Chinatown Market - largest San Andreas trade hub, and the Floating City, a shanty town built around a cargo ship anchored in the San Fierro Bay. Raising through their ranks gives access to special safe areas and vehicles.