Project Mayhem evolves out of, and eventually replaces Fight Club (at least the original chapter), starting out as a "homework assignment" given out to members by Tyler Durden. As Fight Club attains a nationwide presence, Tyler uses it to spread his anti-consumerist ideas, devising increasingly elaborate pranks on corporate America. He eventually gathers the most devoted Fight Club members and forms Project Mayhem: a organization that trains itself as an army to bring down modern civilization.
Project Mayhem Trainees (which Tyler refers to as space monkeys) must first pass a test where they are left standing on the front porch of the Paper Street House, being constantly belittled and told to leave. If they hold for 3 days without food or shelter, they are then allowed to stay at the house and train as a member of Project Mayhem. Requirements:
- Two black shirts.
- Two pairs of black pants.
- One pair of black boots.
- Two pairs of black socks.
- One black jacket.
- $300 personal burial money.
Structure and Committees
Project Mayhem is organized in a structure of different committees:
- Arson Committee - meets on Mondays
- Assault Committee - meets on Tuesdays
- Mischief Committee - meets on Wednesdays
- Misinformation Committee - meets on Thursdays
Human Sacrifices
- Robert Paulson (killed by police officer)
Rules
- 1st rule: You don't ask questions about Project Mayhem.
- 2nd rule: You don't ask questions about Project Mayhem.
- 3rd rule: No excuses.
- 4th rule: No lies.
- 5th rule: You have to trust Mr. Durden.