Iridium (the main team of Saijo, mascot is a purple asteroid named Rocky. The Iridium is colloquially called the Purple and Black. Their home stadium is on Expo Island.)

Engaged in all circles as the richest franchise in sports allows the Iridium unlimited resources and influence.

Strix

Nexus: Likely has a predatory, nocturnal theme, matching the cunning and elusive qualities of its namesake owl. Their crime ring might focus on surveillance, blackmail, or stealth operations.

Oni

Nexus: A team with a fearsome, demonic image. Could represent brute force and intimidation, perhaps running protection rackets or extortion schemes.

Nomads

Nexus: The wanderers. This team might symbolize adaptability, with their crime ring specializing in smuggling and cross-border operations.

Syndicate

Nexus: A name synonymous with organized crime. Likely the masterminds behind complex, high-stakes criminal enterprises, such as money laundering or insider trading.

Legion

Nexus: Suggests strength in numbers and militaristic precision. Their ring could handle mercenary work or structured criminal hierarchies.

Sentinels

Nexus: The guardians or watchers. Possibly a front for a security firm, controlling access and protection rackets while keeping an air of legitimacy.

Nebula

Nexus: Mysterious and vast. Their activities might be tech-focused, such as hacking, cybercrimes, or manipulating digital markets.

Hydra

Nexus: Like the mythical creature, a crime ring under Hydra could have multiple, decentralized operations that are hard to eliminate—if one is cut off, others rise.

Scorpions

Nexus: Known for their deadly precision. Likely involved in assassinations, black ops, or venomous under-the-radar dealings.

Wraith

Nexus: Elusive. They might specialize in disappearances, thefts, or covert operations that leave no trace.

Iridium Headlines & Season Scores

Headlines: 

Rookie Sensation Ken Nakamura Shines in Debut for Iridium

Hometown phenom dazzles fans on and off the field, earning praise from team leaders and loyal supporters of the Purple and Black. Hometown hero electrifies Saijo with record-breaking performance

Iridium Fans: The Heart and Soul Behind Saijo’s Greatest Franchise

From celebratory parades to behind-the-scenes operations, Iridium's most dedicated fans prove their value on and off game day.

Iridium’s Road to Glory: What’s at Stake in the Saijo Finals?

As the championship approaches, insider whispers suggest behind-the-scenes strategies could define this year’s historic showdown. Unconfirmed reports suggest players pressured to influence outcomes. Star rookie Ken Nakamura declines to comment.

Pre-Championship Fanfare: Iridium and Sentinels Rivalry Heats Up

Saijo streets come alive as loyal fan groups take their team pride to the next level. Officials remind attendees to stay safe and enjoy the celebration. Police report multiple injuries in turf war between Iridium and Sentinels fan factions. League maintains that the championship schedule unchanged.

Iridium Takes the Crown in Dramatic Championship Victory

Nakamura/Rivera duo overcome high-pressure moments to seal the win. Post-game tensions between rival groups briefly disrupt celebrations.

Ken Nakamura Champions Unity as Iridium Turns the Page on a Historic Season

The breakout star speaks on his love for the game and the unique relationship between teams, fans, and Saijo’s vibrant sports culture.

Playoff Series

Round 1 (Quarterfinals)

1. Iridium vs. Nomads
   • Game 1: Iridium 78 - 65 Nomads (Iridium wins)
   • Game 2: Iridium 81 - 72 Nomads (Iridium wins series)
   • Key Player: Ken Nakamura (Iridium) Ken scored 34 points
   • Key Moment: The Nomads’ defensive captain, Andrés Castillo, gave a fiery halftime speech that rallied his team to narrow a 15-point deficit, but Iridium's firepower was too much.
2. Legion vs. Nebula
   • Game 1: Legion 74 - 68 Nebula (Legion wins)
   • Key Moment: In Game 1, Jin-Ho Park (Nebula) scored back-to-back to bring his team within one point in the final minute, but a steal by Clara sealed the game.
   • Game 2: Legion 79 - 70 Nebula (Legion wins series)
   • Key Player: Clara Martinez (Legion) Known as "La Tormenta," Clara dominated with her precise passing and 18 assists
3. Sentinels vs. Oni
   • Game 1: Sentinels 70 - 66 Oni (Sentinels wins)
   • Game 2: Oni 72 - 69 Sentinels (Oni wins)
   • Key Player: Min-Jun Lee (Oni) With 26 points in Game 2, Min-Jun’s quick drives kept the Sentinels scrambling.
   • Game 3: Sentinels 74 - 68 Oni (Sentinels wins series)
   • Key Moment: Game 3 saw Sentinels’ veteran captain, Daniel Carter, block Min-Jun’s final shot attempt, solidifying the victory.
4. Syndicate vs. Strix
   • Game 1: Syndicate 76 - 69 Strix (Syndicate wins)
   • Game 2: Strix 73 - 71 Syndicate (Strix wins)
   • Key Moment: Luis Vega (Strix) performed a game-saving block in Game 2, leading to an upset win that pushed the series to a deciding third game.
   • Game 3: Syndicate 82 - 76 Strix (Syndicate wins series)
   • Key Player: Sofia Reyes (Syndicate) Sofia’s leadership and clutch scoring carried the Syndicate to victory in Game 3.

Round 2 (Semifinals)

1. Iridium vs. Syndicate
   • Game 1: Iridium 88 - 81 Syndicate (Iridium wins)
   • Key Moment: Syndicate’s Sofia Reyes landed a miraculous score to tie Game 1 with five seconds left, but Ken answered with a score for the win.
   • Game 2: Iridium 85 - 77 Syndicate (Iridium wins series)
   • Key Player: Ken Nakamura (Iridium) Ken’s 40-point performance electrified the home crowd.
2. Legion vs. Sentinels
   • Key Player: Clara Martinez (Legion) Clara highest scoring and defense across the series, shutting down the Sentinels’ offense.
   • Game 1: Legion 78 - 72 Sentinels (Legion wins)
   • Game 2: Sentinels 74 - 69 Legion (Sentinels wins)
   • Game 3: Legion 80 - 75 Sentinels (Legion wins series)
   • Key Moment: In Game 3, Javier Torres (Sentinels) hit a critical 3-pointer to tie the game in the fourth quarter, but a fast-break score from Soon Kim (Legion) ended their hopes.

Finals: Iridium vs. Legion

• Game 1: Iridium 91 - 83 Legion (Iridium wins)
  • Key Moment: Ken Nakamura's assist to Elena Chavez, who nailed a game-sealing score.
• Game 2: Legion 85 - 84 Iridium (Legion wins)
  • Key Player: Clara Martinez (Legion) Clara’s late-game heroics, including a pressure score under double coverage, edged Legion ahead 85-84.
• Game 3: Iridium 94 - 89 Legion (Iridium wins)
  • Key Player: Ken Nakamura (Iridium) Ken broke the single-game playoff scoring record with 45 points. His fourth-quarter defense and score gave Iridium the lead they wouldn’t relinquish.
• Game 4: Iridium 88 - 82 Legion (Iridium wins championship)
  • Key Moment: With the game tied at 82, Ken Nakamura faked and handed control to Santiago Rivera, who scored double to secure the championship for Iridium, 88-82.