The “Trust No One” set

The game has a single tattoo set, “Trust No One”, with 25 grades. Each tattoo carries its own meaning. Tattoos are visible to other players on your character and cannot be taken away by confiscation; the appearance editor can toggle the full set.

#TattooMeaning
1PathA mark that serves as an official declaration: you've cut yourself off from an honest life and chosen crime forever. Worn by convicts whose reputation forbids any display of weakness.
2FearlessnessRepresents physical strength, unyielding will, and commitment to see things through to the end. Signifies that the person wearing it stood strong in prison and didn't break. Tattooed on those who do not shy away from a fight.
3JoyA mockery of the law and a symbol for those who play by their own rules. Represents a cynical worldview and the credo: Seize the day and take any risk with a smirk.
4CriminalityAn open admission of a life beyond the pale. Represents an unwavering commitment to the criminal path. A mark for those who refuse to cooperate with the authorities.
5EagleAn eagle in mid-dive represents resolve and a readiness to strike. It is worn by those capable of moving from words to action without hesitation. A second eagle completes the look and emphasizes the wearer’s character.
7SorrowSilent grief for freedom. A mark for those who have served long sentences and kept their backbone intact. The choice of those who have embraced their dark side and know the true price of a life outside the system.
8FlameA hot temper and a short fuse, ready to explode with anger at any moment. The wearer of this tattoo isn't afraid of conflict and will burn everything in their path to achieve their goal.
9EagleA mark of pride, independence, and a spirit so free it cannot be locked away. Side by side, these two birds represent raw strength and undisputed status.
10TrustTrust must be earned. This tattoo belongs to the wary and the cold-blooded. Having walked a long road, they know the true weight of words.
11HeartComplete control over feelings and emotions. High professionalism. This ink is for those who are not afraid of pain.
12RiskIf there's no risk, there's no glory. Symbolizes a willingness to go all-in, even under the threat of death. Usually worn by criminals who have committed daring robberies or prison breaks.
13ChanceOne life, one chance. A symbol of a criminal who no longer fears death and has irrevocably accepted their path. Worn by those who've chosen their ultimate path.
14DefianceVictory against all odds. Living in defiance of circumstance. Worn by those who have been through hell and came out the other side with their prize.
15SmileA threat behind a merry mask. A hint of cruelty and unpredictability. Reveals a beastly nature that does not forgive weakness.
16BanditA symbol of the bold heist, especially targeting financial institutions. It speaks of high stakes and even higher risks. Typically worn by those who have taken part in armed robberies, armored car heists, or bank raids.
17VineA life lived behind barbed wire. The mark of the system’s brutality and the limits it imposes. Belongs to those who crossed the threshold long ago and spent many years of their lives in a cell.
18DeathA total acceptance and understanding of death’s nature. Death is always close, there is no reason to fear her. Inked by those who do not cling to life and are ready to put it all on the line if the stakes are high enough.
19CrownA symbol of belonging to the gang's leadership. Worn only by respected and influential criminals who handle serious business.
20O.G.Represents the "old school" prestige and marks of a criminal underworld veteran. It is the signature of high-status figures and career criminals, forged by years within the system.
21DiamondRepresents an unshakable strength of character. An inner backbone and integrity held before one’s own. Worn by those who never cracked, never snitched, those who endured interrogations and torture but remained loyal to the end.
23FreedomEvery prisoner’s dream. This ink can be a stroke of irony or a sincere drive to break free. Worn by those who refuse to accept their sentence and have not lost hope for liberation. Sometimes inked right before an escape.
24Life Is A GameLife is one big bet. This ink is a reflection of the philosophy of risk and the roll of the dice. Worn by the high-rollers, the grifters, the cardsharps, and the thieves. Often the signature of gamblers and con artists.
25PowerCash is king. The eye represents total oversight, the power to watch and control. Inked on those who hold the communal pot or deal with large amounts of black-market money.
26RevolversRepresents the readiness to defend one’s interests through force. Worn by those convicted of armed offenses, clashes with the police, and violent settling of scores.
27PrayerSymbolizes hope for forgiveness and repentance. However, in the criminal underworld, it is often used as pure sarcasm. This tattoo is chosen either by those who truly seek penance, or by those who mock the system by feigning humility they do not feel.

Where you get inked: the Tattoo Master

Tattoos are inked by the Tattoo Master inside the prison. New grades are opened by authority, and authority in this game is the prison term: the longer it is, the more tattoos are available. The layout is on the prison map.

Your term and what the Tattoo Master says

Game data Tattoo Master lines in the client

The game data has no exact table of tattoo grade to years of term. It has five term ranges, and the Tattoo Master greets you differently in each. The longer your term, the more tattoos are available. If you ink one that does not match your term, it will have to be removed: the Tattoo Master says so himself.

Term, yearsWhat the Tattoo Master says
0–5First time inside, “a laughably short term”.
6–15Not your first stretch, you are settling in.
16–25You keep landing on the feds’ radar.
26–35You are a respected man.
36–40“A Looty Bay legend”. Forty years is the cap for one state.

The ranges come from the Tattoo Master’s lines in the game client. How many grades each range opens is not in the data, so we give no numbers. One stay in a state never exceeds 40 years. The 800-year reward is in Achievements.

What a prison term is made of

After confiscation the character receives a court sentence. It states the crime zone, the sentence type — voluntary surrender or arrest — and a list of charges with the final term.

Part of the sentenceWhat it includes
ConfiscatedPossessions, vehicles, real estate, the bank account, contraband
Illegal operationsBribes to officials, funding criminal clans, criminal connections, land ownership, a large transfer to third parties
MitigationYears taken off for voluntary surrender; charges dropped for insufficient evidence

Bribes in the sentence are a charge, not a way to shorten the term: they go under illegal operations. The term grows by one year per 500,000 $ of property in the state, up to 40 years per state; once the cap is reached, the sentence says so in a separate line. More in the weekly wipe guide.