 Wastes... that s what s left of the world in Bandits: Phoenix Rising. When the Great War began, civilization was at it s peak. And no one knew then where it would... end. Amidst the ruins a great city was founded: Jericho. But a struggle for power soon split its forces into two. From the sloak of battle gangs emerged. Gangs like the Enclave, the Flaming Pumpkins, The Crusaders and The Wolfpack. They looted and pillaged the badlands, killing everything in their way. Jericho was forced to close it s gates and seal themselves from the harsh outside world. Unknown riches were gathered behind the city walls and rumours about it reached the most notorious gangs. Soon, greed grew within them.... The story in this Mad Max like game evolves around Fennec and Rewdalf, the leaders of the Wolfpack gang. Fennec is the brains of the gang and a very good driver. Rewdalf, his vertically challenged companion is the brawn, and an excellent marksman. After they hijack a Flaming Pumpkin convoy containing a valueable load, they find themselves sucked into a vortex of violence. They team up with the Crusaders, a gang bent on taking over Jericho. Fennec and Rewdalf just play along for a different reason: the riches of Jericho s gold treasure.