Azula's team

The Faction  is a group formed by Princess Azula whose goal is to apprehend Prince Zuko and Iroh and then claim Ba Sing Se in the name of the Fire Nation. They serve as the main antagnostic force against Team Avatar in Book 2.

Backstory
The Faction was created by Azula during her visit to Omashu at the advice of Lo and Li to make her hunt for her brother and uncle more efficient. Taking their advice, she first sought out her old friend Ty Lee who was preparing for her next show. During the show, Azula intimidated Ty Lee during her performance. Afterwards, Ty Lee decided to join her friend in her hunt. Later on, they encountered Mai, who badly wanted to get out of Omashu desperately. They dealt with an issue regarding The Resistace--they were harboring Mai's brother Tom-Tom. The Faction encountered Team Avatar who was ready to give up the baby for King Bumi, however, Azula decided to call off the deal, and it resulted into a fight between both groups. Sokka and Katara engaged Mai and Ty Lee, while Azula gave chase to Aang and King Bumi. After the battle, they left and continued their pursuit for the fugitives, but Azula decided she wanted the Avatar as a trophy.

The Faction encountered Team Avatar again, pursuing them in a large tank train.

Claiming Ba Sing Se
The Faction was later present in a large Fire Nation Drill, where they oversaw War Minister Qin lead an assault on Ba Sing Se's outer wall. Mai and Ty Lee were dispached to engage a Terra Team strike force, the latter was subsequently defeated in a matter of seconds. They were later informed of Team Avatar's presence and decide to confront them. Azula decided to fight the Avatar as they were near the outer wall. However, Team Avatar managed to destroy the drill, defeating the Fire Nation forces.

Some time later, they encounter the Kyoshi Warriors, who were taking care of Appa. As Appa escaped, the Kyoshi warriors were slowly defeated and subsequently imprisoned. The Faction later stole three of their uniforms, with Azula posing as Suki. They later met with the Earth King and they were recieved as guests. The Earth King not knowing their true identities, carelessly told them about the upcoming solar eclipse. Knowing that the Earth King and Military do not trust the Dai Li, they decide to strike an alliance with them. Azula decided to fake submission to Long Feng in order to carry out her plan. Later on, Azula learns that her brother is in the city, and decides to lure him and Iroh into a trap.

After capturing all five generals, the Earth King, and three members of Team Avatar, Long Feng, thinking he was manipulating The Faction, realizes too late that it was the other way around. The Faction subsequently claimed the loyalty of the Dai Li.

Later on, Azula, instead of capturing Zuko, decides to give him the offer to help her secure Ba Sing Se for the Fire Nation. Zuko accepted and helped her defeat Aang, but did not feel convinced to return home. Azula and Ty Lee decide to persuade Zuko by setting him up on a date with Mai. This became a success, and they all return to the Fire Nation

Return To the Fire Nation
Months later, The Faction and Zuko spend some time off in Ember Island. However, conflit ensued between them--Azula had trouble getting the attention of boys, while Zuko had and argument with his girlfriend Mai. They sat around a campfire and bonded as they got to know each other. They spend their last night trashing the home of Chan.

Disband
The Faction later visited the Boiling Rock, with Mai deeply scarred by Zuko leaving her to join the Avatar. They engaged Sokka and Zuko one last time on a gondola. However, The Faction eventually disbanded when Mai helped Team Avatar escape, and Ty Lee turned on Azula as well. The betrayal of Mai and Ty Lee had an emotionally and mentally strong impact on Azula later on.

Leader(s)

 * Princess Azula

Known Members

 * Mai
 * Ty Lee

Trivia

 * A known fan nickname of The Faction is "Ozai's Angels"