Moving up the Ranks

So I have been given a position here in Yellow Tent, probably because they don't know me very well yet and think I am the guy for the job. I have been appointed as "torpedo" for the Woods (white guys). I will now do my best to explain what I understand about politics and positions here in jail. Basically, there is a "House Mouse" who is responsible for the operations of the tent such as being in line for count on time, making sure the "cars" are getting along, keeping track of the proper supplies at all times, and pretty much being the the voice or messenger of the deputies to the house. Then each individual "car" or race group has a "Rep" and a "Right Hand".

The Rep is responsible for any major decisions involving the car, and for the creation or doing away with rules that may or may not benefit their race. They are also the final word on any disciplinary action that may need to be taken to insure the safety of the car or tent. The Right Hand is basically just that, the right hand man to the Rep when he needs support or another opinion. And then there is the "torpedo" which is the position I have been appointed to.

You see there are certain rules that apply to everyone in the tent and then each "car" has certain rules that apply to them. There are set penalties for breaking these rules that generally include extra duty such as cleaning or stocking. There are also physical penalties like push-ups and stuff.

The extreme penalty would be "taxation" or "being taxed". Most offenses result in being "broke off" which means extra duty or whatever. But being taxed means you are going to be beat up. For the Woods it means standing in the shower for 23 seconds while 2 or 3 other inmates take body shots on you. This punishment is reserved for major offenses and is in most cases avoided if at all possible. But what the torpedo does is keeps his eyes open for offenders and either "breaks them off" or tells the Rep or Right Hand so that a fitting punishment is determined. So now I am the torpedo for the white people.

If you know me, you know that I am a guy who usually gets along with everyone and I'm not too big on fighting unless absolutely necessary. So taking the torpedo position is kinda like buying "taxation insurance" for myself. I don't like the politics here and would not participate at all if I was going to be here a short while. But I am going to be here for a third of a year, and if that means I have to break off some extra duty for a few jerks to make sure that nobody messes with me, then so be it.

I know who I am when I am not here, and I have every intention of leaving the guy who they asked to be torpedo here when I get out. It is always possible I might get transferred to a new barracks or compound, or even work my way up to a better position. Apparently I am in the running to be House Mouse in a month when the current guy leaves. I don't know if I want the job. Stay tuned, I'll keep you posted.