The island nation of Santa Prisca has a storied history, one that is steeped in manipulation and global influence. The island was first colonized in the 17th century by an infamous pirate Captain William Scumm, who subjugated both the native population and Spanish colonists as his personal fiefdom. For many years the island was the personal property of Scumm's successors until a popular revolt took control of the island. However, the leader of that revolution turned out to be no better than the family they deposed.
Since that time, the nation has suffered under a succession of dictators which stifled any attempts at democracy. During the Cold War, these juntas and warlords were backed either by the United States or the Soviet Union. The nations of the world were content to lead the people of the island suffer as long as it remained out of the other faction's hands.
After the fall of the USSR, the island came under the control of General Juan Paolo Sebastion, who had been installed by the Russians after a successful coup. He was particularly ruthless and brutal compared to even the worst of the previous dictators on the island. It was he who built the infamous prison Peña Duro, which filled the brim with anyone the General saw as a threat.
One of the prisoners of Peña Duro was the man who would become the super-villain, Bane. After his escape from incarceration, he led his own uprising against the Sabastion, overthrowing his regime. Instead of installing himself as President of the island, he declared Santa Prisca "free from all forms of tyranny".
The new law of the land was simple. Anyone who lives on Santa Prisca is not allowed to harm anyone else and must defend the island if it ever falls under attack. These rules are enforced by the Revolutionary Guard, who are the only ones allowed to inflict violence on anyone. Bane himself keeps his soldiers from abusing their powers though violations still occur.
In order to keep the world powers from interfering, Bane invited the world's richest and most connected to the island, giving them land in order to build their opulent mansions. He also included many powerful super-villains to make their secret bases here. Anyone willing to obey the island's rules is welcome, no matter what crimes they have committed in the past.
This arrangement has put Santa Prisca on the radar of S.H.I.E.L.D. but as the island has managed to remain peaceful and well-supplied even after the Apokalips Invasion. Nick Fury has allowed the island to remain unmolested for the moment. Even Bane knows that there will be a reckoning, but as long as his people are safe, he is willing to accept whatever may befall.
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