The Jadis Group
In this world, humanity is just another commodity to be traded for safety.
Known officially as the Scavengers but defined by their leader, this faction operated from a fortified industrial junkyard near Alexandria. They carved out a niche in the apocalypse’s brutal economy not through conquest, but through ruthless commerce—trading human captives to the Saviors for essential supplies rather than engaging in direct combat. Their neutrality was fragile, serving as a volatile wild card that ultimately tipped the balance of power between Alexandria and Negan's empire.
- Leader
- Jadis (later Anne)
- Base of Operations
- Alexandria Junkyard
- Primary Affiliation
- Savior Alliance (formerly), Civic Republic Military
- First Appearance
- Season 7 (TV Series)
- Current Status
- Disbanded / Integrated
Lore & Background
They claimed territory centered around a sprawling vehicle graveyard where they hoarded scrap metal and processed human captives. Unlike agrarian communities focused on land or defense, their economy relied entirely on barter with stronger warlords. Jadis enforced a philosophy of pragmatism over morality; people were viewed as currency, often kept in cages alongside walkers bred for bait.
When Rick Grimes sought an alliance against the Saviors, she initially agreed but ultimately honored her prior contract with Negan, leading to a violent confrontation that shattered their independence. Following the fall of the Savior regime, many members scattered or joined larger coalitions, while Jadis herself vanished into a mysterious military organization known as the Civic Republic.
In Their Own Story
The engine block sat cold in the twilight. Rick stepped through the chain-link gate, hands visible. A figure emerged from the shadows of a crushed bus. No greeting was spoken. The air smelled of oil and old death.
They pointed to the cage behind them. Inside, a man coughed, eyes hollow. A crate of ammunition waited on the hood of a sedan. It was a simple transaction. No names were exchanged, only weight and value. As Rick turned to leave, he heard the heavy thud of metal being dragged across concrete. They were already reloading for the next customer.
Reader's Guide
Functioning as a mercenary collective rather than a traditional community, their primary goal was resource acquisition through barter. They avoided direct conflict whenever possible, preferring to let stronger groups fight while they profited from the chaos.
Led by Jadis and her lieutenants, who managed the logistics of their junkyard fortress, the group held a strategic location near Alexandria but lacked the manpower to defend it without allies. When Rick sought support against Negan, they betrayed him to maintain their supply line, highlighting the moral ambiguity of survival in this world.
Eventually, the group dissolved after the Savior war ended. Jadis left with a helicopter crew, hinting at a larger military presence beyond the known territories.
Did You Know?
- The leader later adopted the name Anne after defecting to the Civic Republic Military.
- Walkers were kept in cages specifically for use as training tools or live bait.
- Their junkyard was situated dangerously close to Alexandria's perimeter fence.
- Jadis was among the few survivors to encounter the Civic Republic directly.