[Spoilers] Story consequences of choosing a gang in Junkyard?

[Brendan83]

I am at a stage in the game where I can choose between supporting the Black Eels and the Scrappers in Junkyard.

I know that helping the Black Eels will empower the Protectorate, and some characters have expressed displeasure at that idea.

I just want to know: Will helping the Black Eels defeat the scappers (with Protectorate help) lead to "negative" story consequences?

[Hurodrik]

Keeping spoilers to a minimum, in the future you will have the chance to support a group that is at war with the Protectorate. Doing that, not only makes the Protectorate declare war against you, but, as far as I'm aware, will also make the Black Eels turn hostile to you, if they gained power with Protectorate help. Because of that, using the help of the SGS is a far safer bet, and allows you more freedom of choice afterwards. I'm not aware of any other consequences besides that.

[veryinky]

http://steamcommunity.com/app/250520/discussions/0/458605613413322164/

Scrappers: Status Quo, -2 merchants
Black Eels: Change in government in Junkyard, -1 merchant.

Black Eels storyline is slightly more interesting.

You can get the SGS to "ally" with the Eels instead of the Protectorate, though it might require persuasion. If you become hostile with the "ally" (Protectorate or SGS) that the Eels will also become hostile. That's the negative consequence.

[Brendan83]

OK, thanks.

I suspected that the Black Eels were a more interesting playthrough.
(I did the Scrappers' side in an earlier 'aborted' playthrough, which was a tough battle in Depot A)

I don't mind losing the Black Eels later in the game, because I understand that Junkyard's merchants don't really level up with the rest of the game, so it's not too important to me in the event that I go to war with the Protectorate.)