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| name = The Steamwheedle Cartel
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| leader = [[Trade Prince]] [[Trade Prince Steamwheedle|Steamwheedle]] (implied)
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| leaders = [[Chief Engineer Bilgewhizzle]]/[[Marin Noggenfogger]] (Gadgetzan), [[Gazlowe]] (Ratchet), [[Baron Revilgaz]]/[[Fleet Master Seahorn]] (Booty Bay), [[Trade Baron Silversnap]] (Bogpaddle)
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| capital = [[Gadgetzan]] (By way of [[Undermine]])
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| capitals = [[Ratchet]], [[Booty Bay]], [[Everlook]], [[Mudsprocket]], [[Steamwheedle Port]]
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| language = [[Goblin (language)|Goblin]]
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| slang = [[Common]], [[Orcish]]
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| races = [[Goblins]]
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| theater = [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]
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The '''Steamwheedle Cartel''' is one of the largest and most successful of the [[Goblin]] Cartels in [[Undermine]]. It is a [[neutral]] [[organization]] that controls several [[City|cities]] and towns around the world, and has allied themselves with a number of other groups such as the Blackwater Raiders in [[Booty Bay]]. The Steamwheedle Cartel has made a great deal of profit from maintaining neutrality in the conflict between the [[Horde]] and the [[Alliance]]. Their services are always available to the highest bidder, employing anyone regardless of their affiliation if they can produce results.
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During the [[Second War]], a Horde ambassador met with a single trade prince and convinced him and his subordinates to join the Horde (while the rest of the goblin race stayed neutral).<ref>''[[Dark Factions]]'', 114, 116</ref> This may have been [[Trade Prince Steamwheedle]]. Some Horde members have tried to improve relations with the Steamwheedle Cartel. Perhaps with enough persuasion, the goblins could be convinced to rejoin the Horde for the first time since the Second War.<ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 188</ref> This is unlikely to happen however, as the trade prince realized his mistake and left the Horde, and the goblin race remembers the mistake and remains neutral to this day.<ref>''[[Dark Factions]]'', 116</ref>
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== Insane in the Membrane ==
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In patch 3.1.0, a new [[Feat of Strength]] has been added. [[Insane in the Membrane]] which when {{Reputation|exalted}} with the four [[Steamwheedle Cartel]] cities, {{Reputation|honored}} with [[Bloodsail Buccaneers]], and {{Reputation|exalted}} with [[Ravenholdt]] and [[Darkmoon Faire]] will give the player the title "''<name> [[the Insane]]''"
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Callahan of Ysera has taken the time to write an extensive guide on how to do this achievement:
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[http://files.spectralcoding.com/files/wow/index.html Insane in the Membrane FoS Guide - By Callahan of Ysera-US]
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There is a section dedicated to reaching {{Reputation|exalted}} with all of the Steamwheedle Cartel factions. It is recommended that you read this guide (in addition to this page) if you are serious about attempting to get "the Insane" title.
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==Places under their control==
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=====Towns run by the {{Neutral Icon Small}}Steamwheedle Cartel=====
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| {{Bc-inline}} || [[Area 52]] || [[Netherstorm]] || 67-70 || West of Cosmowrench || By foot or flight path.
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| {{C-inline}} || [[Bogpaddle]] || [[Swamp of Sorrows]] || 52-54 || Northeast of {{Alliance Icon Small}}[[Marshtide Watch]] || By foot or flight path.
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| || [[Booty Bay]] || [[Cape of Stranglethorn]] || 30-35 || South of {{Horde Icon Small}}[[Hardwrench Hideaway]] || By foot or flight path.
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| {{Bc-inline}} || [[Cosmowrench]] || [[Netherstorm]] || 67-70 || East of Area 52 || By foot or flight path.
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| || [[Edj]] || Isle of Kezan || ??-?? || UNKNOWN || UNKNOWN
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| || [[Everlook]] || [[Winterspring]] || 50-55 || Central || By foot or flight path.
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| || [[Faldir's Cove]] || [[Arathi Highlands]] || 25-30 || Southeast of [[Stromgarde Keep]] || By foot.
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| {{C-inline}} || [[Fuselight]] || [[Badlands]] || 45-48 || West of Fuselight-by-the-Sea || By foot or flight path.
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| colspan=2 | Sells for {{gsc|3|10|9}} to vendors
  
 
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| {{C-inline}} || [[Fuselight-by-the-Sea]] || [[Badlands]] || 45-48 || East of Fuselight || By teleporter.
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| || [[Gadgetzan]] || [[Tanaris]] || 45-50 || West of Steamwheedle Port || By foot or flight path.
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| {{Wotlk-inline}} || [[K3]] || [[The Storm Peaks]] || 76-80 || Southeast of {{Alliance Icon Small}}[[Frosthold]] || By foot of flight path.
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| {{Bc-inline}} || [[Mudsprocket]] || [[Dustwallow Marsh]] || 35-40 || Southwest of {{Alliance Icon Small}}[[Theramore Isle]] || By foot or flight path.
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| || [[Ratchet]] || [[Northern Barrens]] || 10-20 || Southeast of the {{Horde Icon Small}}[[Crossroads]] || By foot or flight path.
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| || [[Steamwheedle Port]] || [[Tanaris]] || 45-50 || East of Gadgetzan || By foot.
 
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It is part of the [[Tier 0.5]] armor set available to hunters after obtaining the [[Beaststalker's Boots]] and completing the third part of the upgrade quest.
  
   
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They also control [[Smokywood Pastures]].<ref>[[Quest:Something Stinks (Alliance)]]</ref>
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==Arenas==
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The Steamwheedle Cartel also runs the [[Arena PvP System]] with the [[battlemaster]]s all being [[goblins]] and the [[Arena Rewards]] [[vendor]]s being in [[Area 52]].
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== Cataclysm ==
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Despite the [[Bilgewater Cartel]] - the new playable Goblin race in Cataclysm - joining the Horde, the Steamwheedle Cartel is expected to retain its neutrality.<ref>http://www.worldofraids.com/wow-blue-tracker/eu-forums/10674467611-few-questions-about-cataclysm.html</ref>
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According to a quick line in the Bilgewater Cartel reputation bar, the Bilgewater cartel now has the title of most powerful cartel on Kezan(though its not known how exactly literally this should be taken).
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They have a footbomb team called the [[Steamwheedle Sharks]].<ref>{{questlong|Horde|3|Report for Tryouts}}</ref> They later leave their cartel to join Gallywix.
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Playable Goblin Death Knights appear to originally be part of the Steamwheedle Cartel, as evidenced by Gally Lumpstain in [[Quest:A Special Surprise|A Special Surprise]], although they later join the [[Bilgewater Cartel]]. They may have just helped Gally join the Steamwheedles, and stayed a Bilgewater themselves.
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== Speculation ==
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=== Relationship with the Venture Company ===
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The Steamwheedle Cartel runs [[Ratchet]]. The Venture Company has also been said to run Ratchet. The [[Venture Trading Company]] may be the cartel's parent company. If so, some fans speculate that the Steemwheedle Cartel has some members with internal conflicts of interest. Members of the Cartel sometimes give quests that go against some [[Venture Company]]'s operations, and also are not as hostile as their parent company. However in the RPG the Venture Co is not as hostile as it is portrayed in the game, and is an [[independent]] group that has its hands in almost everything including a sizeable ownership of Ratchet, and Undermine. However, even in the RPG, it also has branches in various locations that are hostile to other groups (or rather other groups are hostile to it), usually in Horde lands
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=== Naming ===
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It was likely named after [[Trade Prince Steamwheedle]] (who may be the Goblin [[Tinker]] [[Ratso Steamwheedle]], a neutral hero in Warcraft III).
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=== Neutrality ===
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It is interesting that both [[Trade Baron Silversnap]] and [[Marin Noggenfogger]], rulers of Bogpaddle and Gadgetzan respectively, make a point to address the neutrality of the Steamwheedle Cartel. It is possible that this reinsurance of their neutrality could be due to the [[Bilgewater Cartel]] joining the Horde and that members of the Steamwheddle could be worried that their customers may incorrectly believe that all Goblins work on the same side.
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==See also==
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[[Mobs which affect reputation with Steamwheedle Cartel|Mobs that affect reputation]]
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==Patch changes==
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*{{Patch 1.6.0|note=If you resurrect after being killed by goblin guards, they will no longer re-attack.}}
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* [http://steamwheedle.saate.net/ Steamwheedle Reputation Guide] for steps and tips on getting to exalted.
   
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Revision as of 21:06, 2 January 2011

NeutralThe Steamwheedle Cartel
Gadgetzan
Main leader Trade Prince Steamwheedle (implied)
Secondary leaders Chief Engineer Bilgewhizzle/Marin Noggenfogger (Gadgetzan), Gazlowe (Ratchet), Baron Revilgaz/Fleet Master Seahorn (Booty Bay), Trade Baron Silversnap (Bogpaddle)
Race(s) Goblins
Capital Gadgetzan (By way of Undermine)
Other major settlements Ratchet, Booty Bay, Everlook, Mudsprocket, Steamwheedle Port
Theater of operations Azeroth
Language(s) Goblin

The Steamwheedle Cartel is one of the largest and most successful of the Goblin Cartels in Undermine. It is a neutral organization that controls several cities and towns around the world, and has allied themselves with a number of other groups such as the Blackwater Raiders in Booty Bay. The Steamwheedle Cartel has made a great deal of profit from maintaining neutrality in the conflict between the Horde and the Alliance. Their services are always available to the highest bidder, employing anyone regardless of their affiliation if they can produce results.

During the Second War, a Horde ambassador met with a single trade prince and convinced him and his subordinates to join the Horde (while the rest of the goblin race stayed neutral).[1] This may have been Trade Prince Steamwheedle. Some Horde members have tried to improve relations with the Steamwheedle Cartel. Perhaps with enough persuasion, the goblins could be convinced to rejoin the Horde for the first time since the Second War.[2] This is unlikely to happen however, as the trade prince realized his mistake and left the Horde, and the goblin race remembers the mistake and remains neutral to this day.[3]

Insane in the Membrane

In patch 3.1.0, a new Feat of Strength has been added. Ability mage brainfreeze [Insane in the Membrane] which when exalted with the four Steamwheedle Cartel cities, honored with Bloodsail Buccaneers, and exalted with Ravenholdt and Darkmoon Faire will give the player the title "<name> the Insane"

Callahan of Ysera has taken the time to write an extensive guide on how to do this achievement: Insane in the Membrane FoS Guide - By Callahan of Ysera-US

There is a section dedicated to reaching exalted with all of the Steamwheedle Cartel factions. It is recommended that you read this guide (in addition to this page) if you are serious about attempting to get "the Insane" title.

Places under their control

Towns run by the NeutralSteamwheedle Cartel
Town Name Zone Name Zone Level Range Location Within Zone Access
Bc icon Area 52 Netherstorm 67-70 West of Cosmowrench By foot or flight path.
Icon Cataclysm 18x18 Bogpaddle Swamp of Sorrows 52-54 Northeast of AllianceMarshtide Watch By foot or flight path.
Booty Bay Cape of Stranglethorn 30-35 South of HordeHardwrench Hideaway By foot or flight path.
Bc icon Cosmowrench Netherstorm 67-70 East of Area 52 By foot or flight path.
Edj Isle of Kezan ??-?? UNKNOWN UNKNOWN
Everlook Winterspring 50-55 Central By foot or flight path.
Faldir's Cove Arathi Highlands 25-30 Southeast of Stromgarde Keep By foot.
Icon Cataclysm 18x18 Fuselight Badlands 45-48 West of Fuselight-by-the-Sea By foot or flight path.
Icon Cataclysm 18x18 Fuselight-by-the-Sea Badlands 45-48 East of Fuselight By teleporter.
Gadgetzan Tanaris 45-50 West of Steamwheedle Port By foot or flight path.
Wrath-Logo-Small K3 The Storm Peaks 76-80 Southeast of AllianceFrosthold By foot of flight path.
Bc icon Mudsprocket Dustwallow Marsh 35-40 Southwest of AllianceTheramore Isle By foot or flight path.
Ratchet Northern Barrens 10-20 Southeast of the HordeCrossroads By foot or flight path.
Steamwheedle Port Tanaris 45-50 East of Gadgetzan By foot.

They also control Smokywood Pastures.[4]

Arenas

The Steamwheedle Cartel also runs the Arena PvP System with the battlemasters all being goblins and the Arena Rewards vendors being in Area 52.

Cataclysm

Steamwheedle Cartel banner
Cataclysm This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.

Despite the Bilgewater Cartel - the new playable Goblin race in Cataclysm - joining the Horde, the Steamwheedle Cartel is expected to retain its neutrality.[5]

According to a quick line in the Bilgewater Cartel reputation bar, the Bilgewater cartel now has the title of most powerful cartel on Kezan(though its not known how exactly literally this should be taken).

They have a footbomb team called the Steamwheedle Sharks.[6] They later leave their cartel to join Gallywix.

Playable Goblin Death Knights appear to originally be part of the Steamwheedle Cartel, as evidenced by Gally Lumpstain in A Special Surprise, although they later join the Bilgewater Cartel. They may have just helped Gally join the Steamwheedles, and stayed a Bilgewater themselves.

Speculation

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This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.

Relationship with the Venture Company

The Steamwheedle Cartel runs Ratchet. The Venture Company has also been said to run Ratchet. The Venture Trading Company may be the cartel's parent company. If so, some fans speculate that the Steemwheedle Cartel has some members with internal conflicts of interest. Members of the Cartel sometimes give quests that go against some Venture Company's operations, and also are not as hostile as their parent company. However in the RPG the Venture Co is not as hostile as it is portrayed in the game, and is an independent group that has its hands in almost everything including a sizeable ownership of Ratchet, and Undermine. However, even in the RPG, it also has branches in various locations that are hostile to other groups (or rather other groups are hostile to it), usually in Horde lands

Naming

It was likely named after Trade Prince Steamwheedle (who may be the Goblin Tinker Ratso Steamwheedle, a neutral hero in Warcraft III).

Neutrality

It is interesting that both Trade Baron Silversnap and Marin Noggenfogger, rulers of Bogpaddle and Gadgetzan respectively, make a point to address the neutrality of the Steamwheedle Cartel. It is possible that this reinsurance of their neutrality could be due to the Bilgewater Cartel joining the Horde and that members of the Steamwheddle could be worried that their customers may incorrectly believe that all Goblins work on the same side.

See also

Mobs that affect reputation

Patch changes

  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.6.0 (2005-07-12): If you resurrect after being killed by goblin guards, they will no longer re-attack.

References

 
  1. ^ Dark Factions, 114, 116
  2. ^ Horde Player's Guide, 188
  3. ^ Dark Factions, 116
  4. ^ Quest:Something Stinks (Alliance)
  5. ^ http://www.worldofraids.com/wow-blue-tracker/eu-forums/10674467611-few-questions-about-cataclysm.html
  6. ^ H [3] Report for Tryouts

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