Infinite Trigger’s story isn’t just about fighting monsters and leveling up — the real driving force behind the plot is the power struggle between Nova City’s six major factions. Understanding these relationships is the key to truly grasping the deeper meaning behind every conflict and choice in the main story.
Six Factions at a Glance
| Faction | Alignment | Core Objective | In a Nutshell |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.C.D. (Anti-Chaos Directorate) | Justice | Contain Rifts, eliminate Chaos Entities | The government’s paranormal special forces |
| Yeet Squad | Justice | Counter Chaos threats | The elite squad assembled by Captain |
| Black Metal Crew | Chaos | Worship Chaos, overthrow order | A cult that wants Chaos to consume everything |
| Cat Express | Neutral | Profit above all | Ostensibly a delivery service, secretly running intel |
| N.C.C.A. | Justice | Maintain public safety | Regular cops who can’t handle monsters |
| Eonbug | Unknown | Unknown | Mysterious tech obsessives |
Justice Faction
A.C.D. (Anti-Chaos Directorate)
“Protect the everyday. Contain the Chaos.”
Nova City’s official agency for handling supernatural incidents, formally known as the Anti-Chaos Directorate. Headquartered in the Central Business District, its core responsibilities are containing Rifts, eliminating Chaos Entities, and registering Superhumans.
The Anti-Chaos Task Force (ACTF) is the A.C.D.’s primary operational unit, but at the beginning of the story, it’s on the verge of disbandment. Captain takes over at a critical juncture and gradually rebuilds the team.
Key Facts:
- The A.C.D. holds authority above the N.C.C.A.
- Strict internal hierarchy, though the Task Force enjoys considerable autonomy
- Serves as the player’s primary “home base”
Yeet Squad
“I don’t deal with traffic — I fly.”
This isn’t an official name — it’s a nickname born from Captain’s carefree style. Starting as just “Captain + Rich,” it gradually grows into an eight-member elite squad.
Captain
Rich
Taffy
Thermo
Bansy
Alan
Mechanika
Dila
Recruitment Timeline:
- Prologue — Captain + Rich, the bare minimum
- Chapter 1 — Taffy joins, adding a third fighter
- Chapter 2 — Mechanika and Bansy join — tech support + crowd control online
- Chapter 3 — Alan and Thermo join — intel + ranged coverage complete
- Chapter 4 — Dila allies after a clash, bringing the heaviest firepower
Squad Strengths: The members’ abilities complement each other perfectly — high mobility, melee, ranged, control, intel, tech support, and raw damage are all covered.
N.C.C.A.
“Keeping citizens safe.”
Officially the Nova City Crime Agency — Nova City’s standard law enforcement body. They’re outmatched when dealing with Chaos incidents and must rely on the A.C.D.
Role in the Story:
- Handles ordinary crime and “cleans up” after the A.C.D.
- Rich was formerly an N.C.C.A. officer — this background gave him his exceptional tactical skills
- Represents the helplessness of “ordinary people” facing supernatural threats
Neutral Faction
Cat Express
“Goods delivered. Everything else is not our business.”
On the surface, an ordinary logistics company in Nova City. In reality, it controls the city’s underground supply chain network and information flow. They don’t pick sides — if there’s money, they’ll do the job.
What You Need to Know:
- Taffy used to be a part-time courier for Cat Express — those connections are invaluable to the Task Force
- Cat Express operates a sprawling underground tunnel network across Nova City — this is a major exploration element in the game
- They do business with everyone, including the Black Metal Crew
Eonbug
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The most mysterious faction. Focused on cutting-edge research into fusing Chaos with machinery. Their whereabouts are elusive, and their true motives are unknown.
Known Clues:
- Thermo was once connected to this organization — his hacking and surveillance tech may have originated from them
- Their research direction is “Chaos + Machine” fusion — what this means for the setting has yet to be revealed
- In Volume 1’s main story, they may only be the tip of the iceberg
Chaos Faction
Black Metal Crew
“Chaos is truth.”
The primary antagonists of Volume 1. A radical group that worships Chaos and believes it should reshape the world. Their leader’s identity is unknown, but their understanding of Chaos far exceeds anyone else’s.
Threat Level: Extreme
The Black Metal Crew is far more than a simple villain faction. They:
- Actively cultivate Chaos Entities and expand Rifts
- Place unknown devices inside Rifts, suspected to be part of a plan to awaken high-tier Chaos Entities
- Possess deep knowledge of Nova City’s “Chaos Anchor” ley line structure
- Previously collaborated with Dila on dangerous experiments before a falling out
In-Game Impact: The Black Metal Crew’s actions are the core driver of the main story. Every attack they launch, every scheme they weave — these are the challenges you’ll have to face.
Faction Relationship Map
Here’s how all the factions relate to each other. Understand this, and you’ll understand Nova City’s power landscape:
[Justice] [Chaos]
A.C.D. ←——cooperation——→ N.C.C.A.
↑ ↑
│jurisdiction │hostile
↓ ↓
Yeet Squad ←——hostile——→ Black Metal Crew
↑ ↑
│informal cooperation │business dealings
↓ ↓
Cat Express ←—————————→ Black Metal Crew
[Neutral/Unknown]
Eonbug ←——formerly linked——→ Thermo
Eonbug ←——unknown relations——→ All other factions
Dila ←——former allies, now hostile——→ Black Metal Crew
Dila ←——frenemy——→ Yeet SquadPractical Impact on Players
1. Faction Reputation System
Building relationships with different factions affects:
- Which commission quests you can accept
- Which items unlock in faction shops
- The intel and side stories you gain access to
2. Story Direction
The power plays between factions directly shape the main story, particularly:
- Cat Express intel may reveal the Black Metal Crew’s next move
- Eonbug’s true purpose could shift the entire landscape
- Dila’s transition from enemy to ally is a pivotal story moment
3. Exploration Elements
- Cat Express’s underground tunnels are key exploration areas
- Black Metal Crew strongholds serve as high-difficulty dungeons
- Eonbug’s labs may hide the game’s deepest secrets
Closing Thoughts
Nova City’s power landscape is far more complex than it appears on the surface. The justice faction has its own internal conflicts. The neutral faction could tip either way at any moment. The Chaos faction’s true agenda remains largely shrouded in mystery. That’s the beauty of Infinite Trigger’s story — every interaction between factions could change the course of the narrative.
Want to learn more about each faction? Check out our faction encyclopedia pages on this site!
This article is based on information available in the Ananta pre-release version. Some faction relationships may shift as the story progresses.