Tinsel & Treachery

History

The Humbug Underground began as a scattered collection of anti-corporate protesters, disillusioned with the rampant consumerism and greed that had consumed Christmas. Initially a loose coalition of activists, their frustration with peaceful demonstrations grew as their voices were drowned out by megacorporations’ propaganda.

Over time, the Underground transformed into a full-blown anarchist movement, united by their hatred of the “Christmas Machine.” Operating in the shadows, they evolved into a sophisticated network of saboteurs, insurgents, and provocateurs, striking at the heart of holiday commerce and tradition.

Structure

The Humbug Underground thrives on chaos and operates as a leaderless movement. Its decentralized structure makes it nearly impossible to eradicate, as cells operate independently but share common goals.

1. Black Bells: Small cells responsible for carrying out acts of sabotage and guerrilla strikes.
2. The Obscured Choir: A shadowy council of strategists and ideologues who disseminate propaganda and coordinate high-profile operations.
3. Coal Rats: Infiltrators and double agents embedded within corporate structures, leaking intelligence and spreading discord.
4. Krampus Corps: The Underground’s most militant wing, composed of violent extremists who specialize in terror attacks and false-flag operations.

Tactics

The Humbug Underground uses asymmetrical warfare and subversive propaganda to achieve their objectives. They seek to destabilize the Christmas industrial complex and erode public trust in its traditions.

1. Propaganda Bombing: Distributing anti-Christmas media through hacked broadcasts, graffiti, and viral campaigns. Their work blends humor, grim messaging, and biting satire.
2. Sabotage: Disrupting production lines, destroying marketing displays, and ruining corporate-sponsored holiday events.
3. False-Flag Operations: Staging attacks that implicate rival factions, sowing mistrust and escalating tensions.
4. Terror Strikes: Targeting high-profile events, such as holiday markets or Christmas tree lighting ceremonies, to maximize fear and visibility.
5. Espionage and Blackmail: Using leaked information to expose corporate corruption and intimidate their enemies.

Philosophy

The Humbug Underground rejects the idea of Christmas entirely, viewing it as a hollow, manipulative construct designed to enforce conformity, greed, and societal control. To them, Christmas is a mask for corporate exploitation, environmental destruction, and emotional manipulation.

Their goal isn’t to reform the system but to annihilate it. They seek to tear down the icons of the holiday season—both literal and metaphorical—and replace them with nothing but freedom through chaos.

While many view their methods as extreme, the Underground sees themselves as the only honest resistance to a world blinded by false cheer and jingling lies.

• Operation “Twisted Tinsel”
  The Underground infiltrated a major NorthStar Media Conglomerate premiere for their latest Christmas blockbuster. Agents released swarms of drones carrying acid-filled ornaments that destroyed the red carpet and projector equipment, shutting down the event and leaving attendees in disarray.
• Operation “Sugar Crash”
  Using stolen shipment schedules from a Gingerbread Trust mole, the Underground bombed a key distribution hub for holiday confections. The explosion destroyed tons of merchandise, causing panic and massive financial losses for the Trust.
• Operation “Silent Wreath”
  The Humbug Underground hacked into a Yuletide Dynamics broadcast of animatronic Santas, replacing it with a grim, dystopian message exposing the company’s ties to unethical weaponized tech development. The broadcast concluded with the Santas melting into grotesque, skeletal figures.
• Operation “Coalstorm”
  Krampus Corps operatives sabotaged the lighting of a 100-foot Christmas tree in a corporate plaza, rigging it to burst into flames. The resulting inferno became a viral spectacle, accompanied by propaganda framing the event as a symbol of corporate corruption.
• Operation “Snowbound”
  In their most audacious act to date, the Underground blocked a major shipping route by orchestrating avalanches using dynamite-laden snow plows. The disruption halted deliveries of artificial snow and decorations for weeks, leaving corporate events barren and public sentiment boiling.

The Humbug Underground continues to be a terrifying and enigmatic force, committed to the complete dismantling of Christmas traditions and their replacement with an uncertain, chaotic future.