Republic of Marquetalia
Republic of Marquetalia
Republic of Marquetalia
LOCATION
Marquetalia is a Latin American country located in Central America. It is neighbor to the countries of Sierra Gordo, Honduras and Costa Rica and have coasts both to the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

ECONOMY
Marquetalia is rich in natural resources both agricultural and mineral. Corn, cacao, palm oil, tuna, gold, silver and coltan are counted in. It is also known as a popular tourist destination because of their lavish resorts, scenic beaches, lakes, and volcanoes that are frequented by visitors year round as well as their archeological sites and nature preserves.

HISTORY
Marquetalia shares its pre-Columbian past and Spanish colonization with its neighbors in Central America. After independence from the Spanish, Marquetalia became a pacifist country, remaining peaceful even while its neighbors were embroiled in conflict. Diplomatic ties were established with the USA in the mid 20th Century, making them a trusted ally in the region. In the early 21st Century, Marquetalia's democratic government underwent a dramatic change when wealthy industrialist Julian Montoya took control. He forged a partnership with COBRA and in an intricate plot, overthrows the government and consolidates his power to form a corrupt dictatorship. Once hailed as a hero to the people of Marquetalia, President Montoya is now the feared ruler of the once peaceful nation.
 

File name:Montoya, Julian
PMS:President of Marquetalia
SMS: Intelligence. Finance.
Birthplace: Miami, Florida USA

Born to immigrant parents from Marquetalia, Julian Montoya grew up in a poor neighborhood in south Florida. A diligent student with an exceptional IQ, he attends and graduates from Harvard Business School and is recruited into the CIA, working as an intelligence analyst. After the CIA, he becomes a wealthy industrialist, worth over 15 billion dollars. Montoya invests heavily into Marquetalia, forging close ties with its government, creating many businesses and jobs for the country, making him a national hero.
Although considered at one time to be a respected legitimate businessman, a deeper probe into his financial dealings revealed connections to organized crime as well as a close relationship with Extensive Enterprises, the multinational corporation headed by Tomax and Xamot, agents of the terrorist organization, COBRA.
His growing status in Marquetalia leads him to lust for power. His dreams of power are soon realized when, with the help of COBRA, he overthrows the democratic government and declares himself as the new president of Marquetalia.
An assassination attempt on President Montoya's life several months after taking over leads him to permanently cut diplomatic ties with the US and implement the use of systemic and violent political repression, turning the country into a police state. Marquetalia enters the drug trade, with state-run coca plantations producing and refining cocaine for trafficking abroad.

Unfazed by economic sanctions imposed by the US, President Julian Montoya continues to rule unchallenged and with an iron fist.

"Julian Montoya's reputation as a charismatic, ruthless businessman with a strategic mind is almost mythic. In some financial circles he is known by the nickname "The Third Twin" in reference to the cunning business skills of the Crimson Twins. Now as ruler of Marquetalia, his reputation as a brutal dictator is growing with each day..."


I like to introduce elder characters to my Joeverse, because they enrich the Joeverse with their experience and wisdom.

I tried to give a tie to the Headman torso and did it. Only complaint I have is that neck movement was reduced.

I also modified the pants at the bottom in order to look like regular pants.

 
 

File name: Unknown
PMS: Guerrilla training
SMS: Intelligence. Finance.
Birthplace: Springfield (Cobra), USA

Major Snow was born in the Cobra controlled town of Springfield. The only son of a Crimson Guard and a latino (Kuna) descent mother. His father taught him the love for Cobra and of course as a Siegie, the love for power and money. Major Snow worked all the way up from blueshirt, Viper, CG and finally becoming one of the few Black Beret Commandos. He is an albino and don't like very much the sunlight, that's why he always cover his skin and face.

The Crimson Twins first introduced Major Snow to President Montoya, when Montoya was seeking help when he broke relationship with the US. Now Snow is second in command, acting as Chief Security Officer, field leader and link to Extensive Enterprises.

"A true Cobra soldier, disciplined, intelligent and ruthless. A man ready and willing to transform Marquetalia in the most powerful rogue state of the region, of course under the control of Cobra."


Major Snow parts were a donation of my good friend LIVEVIL. I just changed the color of the beret to give him some differentiation.

 
 

The Marquetalia's infantry troopers are selected from its national born males but it is suspected that some of them are mercenaries and others are introduced from the Cobra Vipers ranks.

The troopers act as the policemen of President Montoya and enforce whatever he orders. They are specially trained by Major Snow to protect the coca crops and guard Montoya's facilities.

Power and money are their motivators. They were the national colors in their face in order to inspire fear in the hearts of the civilians.


Parts donated by LIVEVIL.

 

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