The Council of Six
"What New Libertalia needed wasn't a king or a sole monarch but a council of ambitions and dangerous minds. People who can keep each other sharp, who will challenge one another and ensure that we do not become complacent or stagnate. A kingdom ruled by one is brittle—too easily shattered by hubris or failure—but a council? A council is dynamic, adaptable, and enduring. Each member vying to prove their worth ensures that New Libertalia remains as fierce and cunning as the villains who built it."— Doctor M, Founder of New Libertalia
"New Libertalia, and by extension its Council, is almost unironically truer to the American Dream than America ever was. None of them care about the color of your skin, who you worship, or who you want to sleep with. Such petty matters are secondary, barely an afterthought in many cases. What matters here is ambition, cunning, and strength. It's not about where you come from—it's about where you're going and how far you're willing to go to get there." — Grace Davis, The Cosmic Crone
"Freedom without ethics? Liberty without compassion? Is the Council an abomination or simply government stripped bare of the lies and pretenses held by other world powers? We wear our corruption on our sleeve where they hide it behind false faces and lying smiles. There is an honesty in the acceptance of one's own evil that they lack. I would rather be a monster true to themselves than a monster that hides behind lies." — Harrow, The Beast
"A council of supervillains? Founded by that pretentious, egotistical drama queen Doctor M? Nothing but a theater troupe with delusions of grandeur! This little experiment will crumble and join our new world order just like the others." — The Hivemaster of S.W.A.R.M.
"New Libertalia, and by extension its Council, is almost unironically truer to the American Dream than America ever was. None of them care about the color of your skin, who you worship, or who you want to sleep with. Such petty matters are secondary, barely an afterthought in many cases. What matters here is ambition, cunning, and strength. It's not about where you come from—it's about where you're going and how far you're willing to go to get there." — Grace Davis, The Cosmic Crone
"Freedom without ethics? Liberty without compassion? Is the Council an abomination or simply government stripped bare of the lies and pretenses held by other world powers? We wear our corruption on our sleeve where they hide it behind false faces and lying smiles. There is an honesty in the acceptance of one's own evil that they lack. I would rather be a monster true to themselves than a monster that hides behind lies." — Harrow, The Beast
"A council of supervillains? Founded by that pretentious, egotistical drama queen Doctor M? Nothing but a theater troupe with delusions of grandeur! This little experiment will crumble and join our new world order just like the others." — The Hivemaster of S.W.A.R.M.
Structure
The Council of Six is composed of six of the world's most powerful and influential supervillains, each representing a district of New Libertalia and its unique interests. They serve as the nation's collective leadership, operating under the authority of the High Consul, who acts as the ultimate arbiter and leader of the council. While the High Consul wields supreme authority, the Council members enjoy significant autonomy within their respective domains.
Hierarchy and Roles
High Consul: The leader of New Libertalia, responsible for overseeing the nation as a whole, mediating council disputes, and ensuring the unity of the council.
Council Members: Each of the six members governs a specific district, using their unique talents and resources to maintain order, expand influence, and contribute to the nation's prosperity.
Subordinate Structure
Each Council member appoints their own subordinates, selecting individuals and groups to manage governmental, military, and criminal operations within their territories. The selection process is entirely at their discretion, and methods range from merit-based appointments to loyalty tests and outright favoritism.
Subordinates and Responsibilities
District Governors: In some cases, council members delegate administrative duties to trusted lieutenants or district governors, who act as proxies to enforce their will.
Military Commanders: Each council member maintains their own private militias, security forces, or henchmen, ensuring that they can defend their territory or advance their agendas without relying on national resources.
Advisors and Specialists: A diverse array of advisors, from criminal strategists to scientific masterminds, supports council members in areas such as technological development, financial schemes, or magical endeavors.
Council Dynamics
While the Council of Six is designed to function as a unified body, internal rivalries and power struggles are common. The High Consul mediates these conflicts to maintain balance, but each member operates with a high degree of autonomy, sometimes acting more like feudal lords than a cooperative government.
Despite these challenges, the council’s structure ensures that New Libertalia remains stable and adaptive, drawing on the diverse talents and ambitions of its ruling members. The mix of autonomy and collective governance allows for a balance between individual ambition and national interests.
Hierarchy and Roles
High Consul: The leader of New Libertalia, responsible for overseeing the nation as a whole, mediating council disputes, and ensuring the unity of the council.
Council Members: Each of the six members governs a specific district, using their unique talents and resources to maintain order, expand influence, and contribute to the nation's prosperity.
Subordinate Structure
Each Council member appoints their own subordinates, selecting individuals and groups to manage governmental, military, and criminal operations within their territories. The selection process is entirely at their discretion, and methods range from merit-based appointments to loyalty tests and outright favoritism.
Subordinates and Responsibilities
District Governors: In some cases, council members delegate administrative duties to trusted lieutenants or district governors, who act as proxies to enforce their will.
Military Commanders: Each council member maintains their own private militias, security forces, or henchmen, ensuring that they can defend their territory or advance their agendas without relying on national resources.
Advisors and Specialists: A diverse array of advisors, from criminal strategists to scientific masterminds, supports council members in areas such as technological development, financial schemes, or magical endeavors.
Council Dynamics
While the Council of Six is designed to function as a unified body, internal rivalries and power struggles are common. The High Consul mediates these conflicts to maintain balance, but each member operates with a high degree of autonomy, sometimes acting more like feudal lords than a cooperative government.
Despite these challenges, the council’s structure ensures that New Libertalia remains stable and adaptive, drawing on the diverse talents and ambitions of its ruling members. The mix of autonomy and collective governance allows for a balance between individual ambition and national interests.
Culture
The culture of the Council of Six and New Libertalia is deeply rooted in the principles of Capitalism and Darwinism, forming a society where survival, ambition, and power are celebrated above all else. This ethos permeates every level of governance and daily life, shaping the beliefs, customs, and attitudes of both the council members and their citizens.
Core Beliefs
Might Makes Right: In New Libertalia, power—whether physical, intellectual, or financial—is the ultimate measure of worth. Respect is earned through dominance and the ability to seize and maintain control.
Ambition as Virtue: Ambition is not only encouraged but revered. Those who strive for greater influence, wealth, or power are seen as embodying the Libertalian spirit. Conversely, complacency is viewed as a weakness, and the stagnant are often left behind.
Individualism Over Collectivism: While the council operates as a governing body, the culture of New Libertalia emphasizes personal success and self-reliance. Heroes are rare, but opportunists abound, each striving to carve out their place in a competitive society.
Capitalism Elevated: Wealth and resources are seen as a direct reflection of one’s abilities. The council, as well as the populace, celebrates entrepreneurial spirit, even when it skirts legality or ethics.
Customs and Practices Rituals of Power: Significant events, such as council appointments or territorial disputes, are often marked by elaborate displays of power, ranging from grand celebrations to public duels.
The Villain’s Code: Though unwritten, there is a shared understanding that betrayal and deceit are acceptable within certain limits. However, treachery against the council itself is punishable by death or exile. This code, inspired by Doctor M himself also has a number of unwritten rules that seperate supervillains from super powered crooks and killers whom Doctor M detested and felt unworthy of the label of Supervillain.
Reverence for Innovation: Whether in science, magic, or warfare, innovation is highly prized. Inventors, strategists, and visionaries are celebrated for their contributions to New Libertalia’s dominance.
Worldview
New Libertalia’s culture is unapologetically pragmatic, rejecting moral absolutes in favor of results. The council views the world as a chessboard, where each nation and individual represents a piece to be used, controlled, or eliminated. This worldview fosters an intense focus on strategy and adaptability, with the belief that only the most cunning can thrive.
Aesthetic and Public Image
The aesthetic of the council and their culture is one of calculated opulence. Each district reflects the tastes of its governing council member, blending grandeur with functionality to showcase wealth and power while maintaining the tools for survival and dominance. This duality—the pursuit of personal glory paired with ruthless pragmatism—defines the Libertalian way of life.
For the citizens of New Libertalia, the culture encourages dreams of greatness while also reinforcing the harsh realities of a world where only the strongest, smartest, or most resourceful can truly succeed.
Core Beliefs
Might Makes Right: In New Libertalia, power—whether physical, intellectual, or financial—is the ultimate measure of worth. Respect is earned through dominance and the ability to seize and maintain control.
Ambition as Virtue: Ambition is not only encouraged but revered. Those who strive for greater influence, wealth, or power are seen as embodying the Libertalian spirit. Conversely, complacency is viewed as a weakness, and the stagnant are often left behind.
Individualism Over Collectivism: While the council operates as a governing body, the culture of New Libertalia emphasizes personal success and self-reliance. Heroes are rare, but opportunists abound, each striving to carve out their place in a competitive society.
Capitalism Elevated: Wealth and resources are seen as a direct reflection of one’s abilities. The council, as well as the populace, celebrates entrepreneurial spirit, even when it skirts legality or ethics.
Customs and Practices Rituals of Power: Significant events, such as council appointments or territorial disputes, are often marked by elaborate displays of power, ranging from grand celebrations to public duels.
The Villain’s Code: Though unwritten, there is a shared understanding that betrayal and deceit are acceptable within certain limits. However, treachery against the council itself is punishable by death or exile. This code, inspired by Doctor M himself also has a number of unwritten rules that seperate supervillains from super powered crooks and killers whom Doctor M detested and felt unworthy of the label of Supervillain.
Reverence for Innovation: Whether in science, magic, or warfare, innovation is highly prized. Inventors, strategists, and visionaries are celebrated for their contributions to New Libertalia’s dominance.
Worldview
New Libertalia’s culture is unapologetically pragmatic, rejecting moral absolutes in favor of results. The council views the world as a chessboard, where each nation and individual represents a piece to be used, controlled, or eliminated. This worldview fosters an intense focus on strategy and adaptability, with the belief that only the most cunning can thrive.
Aesthetic and Public Image
The aesthetic of the council and their culture is one of calculated opulence. Each district reflects the tastes of its governing council member, blending grandeur with functionality to showcase wealth and power while maintaining the tools for survival and dominance. This duality—the pursuit of personal glory paired with ruthless pragmatism—defines the Libertalian way of life.
For the citizens of New Libertalia, the culture encourages dreams of greatness while also reinforcing the harsh realities of a world where only the strongest, smartest, or most resourceful can truly succeed.
Public Agenda
The Council of Six presents itself as the unwavering guardians of New Libertalia's core principles: civil order, freedom, and strength. While their governance is rooted in the pragmatic and ruthless nature of villainy, their public agenda is carefully framed to inspire confidence, loyalty, and a sense of unity among the nation’s citizens and allies.
Key Objectives
Maintaining Civil Order
The council prioritizes ensuring that the volatile mix of powerful individuals, criminal enterprises, and ambitious citizens coexists under a structured system. Through a combination of law enforcement (via the Liberty Guard), private security forces, and strategic alliances, they manage disputes and prevent chaos from destabilizing the nation.
Promoting Individual Freedom
Freedom is at the heart of New Libertalia’s identity. The council champions the idea that all citizens have the right to pursue their ambitions without interference—so long as they do not threaten the council’s authority or the nation’s stability. Libertalians are free to innovate, build, and compete, fostering a culture of opportunity and self-determination.
Ensuring National Strength
The council actively supports initiatives that enhance New Libertalia's military, economic, and scientific power. They emphasize technological advancement, resource acquisition, and the development of strategic weapons as cornerstones of the nation's strength.
Global Influence and Security
While publicly focused on internal matters, the council subtly positions New Libertalia as a key player on the global stage, cultivating alliances and intimidating potential adversaries. They aim to protect the nation’s sovereignty against external threats and maintain its status as a haven for those seeking refuge from oppressive governments.
Messaging to Citizens
The council frequently highlights its commitment to the prosperity and security of New Libertalia, emphasizing that their rule ensures a unique balance of liberty and order that no other nation can offer. While their true motives may be more self-serving, the council’s public agenda seeks to cultivate trust and pride among the citizenry, bolstering their legitimacy as rulers of a rogue nation built on ambition and strength.
Key Objectives
Maintaining Civil Order
The council prioritizes ensuring that the volatile mix of powerful individuals, criminal enterprises, and ambitious citizens coexists under a structured system. Through a combination of law enforcement (via the Liberty Guard), private security forces, and strategic alliances, they manage disputes and prevent chaos from destabilizing the nation.
Promoting Individual Freedom
Freedom is at the heart of New Libertalia’s identity. The council champions the idea that all citizens have the right to pursue their ambitions without interference—so long as they do not threaten the council’s authority or the nation’s stability. Libertalians are free to innovate, build, and compete, fostering a culture of opportunity and self-determination.
Ensuring National Strength
The council actively supports initiatives that enhance New Libertalia's military, economic, and scientific power. They emphasize technological advancement, resource acquisition, and the development of strategic weapons as cornerstones of the nation's strength.
Global Influence and Security
While publicly focused on internal matters, the council subtly positions New Libertalia as a key player on the global stage, cultivating alliances and intimidating potential adversaries. They aim to protect the nation’s sovereignty against external threats and maintain its status as a haven for those seeking refuge from oppressive governments.
Messaging to Citizens
The council frequently highlights its commitment to the prosperity and security of New Libertalia, emphasizing that their rule ensures a unique balance of liberty and order that no other nation can offer. While their true motives may be more self-serving, the council’s public agenda seeks to cultivate trust and pride among the citizenry, bolstering their legitimacy as rulers of a rogue nation built on ambition and strength.
Assets
The Council of Six, as the ruling body of New Libertalia, commands an unparalleled array of resources, both collectively as a governing entity and individually as powerful supervillains. Their assets reflect the wealth, influence, and capabilities of the nation they oversee, as well as the unique strengths of each council member's domain.
National Assets
Wealth of New Libertalia
The council has access to the vast economic resources of New Libertalia, derived from its black markets, offshore banking, smuggling operations, and legitimate industries. Taxes, tributes, and profits from the nation's various ventures ensure a steady flow of income to support their rule.
District Resources
Each council member governs a specific district, granting them access to its unique resources:
Tomorrow City (Dr. Wong): Advanced laboratories and technological hubs.
Costa Maledetta (former Family Father Currently Speedy Santos): Shipping, smuggling, and construction assets.
Caer Blud (Baroness Blud): Magical artifacts, arcane research, and rural production.
Iron Spire (former Steel Tyrant Currently Deathless): Industrial facilities and military manufacturing.
Nocturne City (Lady Armora): Luxurious black-market trade and high-class urban resources.
Starlight City (formerly Cosmic Crone, Currently White Jade Empress): Residential and commercial income.
The Wilds (Harrow): The vast and dangerous wilderness regions often altered by the escaped horrors of superscience and magic gone wrong.
National Armory
The council oversees Doctor M’s personal arsenal, which includes doomsday weapons, advanced military hardware, and the legendary Doom Titans—giant robots capable of countering world-class threats.
Liberty Guard and Freelancers
The council controls New Libertalia's national military force, the Liberty Guard, and can call upon mercenaries, freelancers, and private militias to maintain order or combat external threats.
Each council member brings their own personal wealth, influence, and resources:
Lady Armora: Tactical genius with unmatched military resources and connections to global arms dealers.
Baroness Blud: A collection of ancient magical relics and control over arcane knowledge.
Dr. Hao Wong: Access to cutting-edge scientific research, robotics, and futuristic weaponry.
Deathless: Military expertise and access to bio-mechanical soldiers.
Speedy Santos: Network of criminal enterprises spanning Central and South America.
White Jade Empress: Corporate assets, high-tech weaponry, and elite henchmen.
Harrow: Access to tammed and dominated monsterous flora and fuana as well as monsterous mutants who flock to him.
Strategic Assets
Intelligence Networks: Robust spy systems and information brokers that keep the council informed of global threats and opportunities.
Research and Development: Continuous investment in both scientific and magical advancements to maintain their edge.
International Influence: Through bribes, threats, and alliances, the council ensures New Libertalia’s interests are represented on the global stage.
Together, these assets solidify the council’s position as one of the most formidable ruling bodies in the world, ensuring New Libertalia remains a haven for villains and a power to be reckoned with.
National Assets
Wealth of New Libertalia
The council has access to the vast economic resources of New Libertalia, derived from its black markets, offshore banking, smuggling operations, and legitimate industries. Taxes, tributes, and profits from the nation's various ventures ensure a steady flow of income to support their rule.
District Resources
Each council member governs a specific district, granting them access to its unique resources:
Tomorrow City (Dr. Wong): Advanced laboratories and technological hubs.
Costa Maledetta (former Family Father Currently Speedy Santos): Shipping, smuggling, and construction assets.
Caer Blud (Baroness Blud): Magical artifacts, arcane research, and rural production.
Iron Spire (former Steel Tyrant Currently Deathless): Industrial facilities and military manufacturing.
Nocturne City (Lady Armora): Luxurious black-market trade and high-class urban resources.
Starlight City (formerly Cosmic Crone, Currently White Jade Empress): Residential and commercial income.
The Wilds (Harrow): The vast and dangerous wilderness regions often altered by the escaped horrors of superscience and magic gone wrong.
National Armory
The council oversees Doctor M’s personal arsenal, which includes doomsday weapons, advanced military hardware, and the legendary Doom Titans—giant robots capable of countering world-class threats.
Liberty Guard and Freelancers
The council controls New Libertalia's national military force, the Liberty Guard, and can call upon mercenaries, freelancers, and private militias to maintain order or combat external threats.
Each council member brings their own personal wealth, influence, and resources:
Lady Armora: Tactical genius with unmatched military resources and connections to global arms dealers.
Baroness Blud: A collection of ancient magical relics and control over arcane knowledge.
Dr. Hao Wong: Access to cutting-edge scientific research, robotics, and futuristic weaponry.
Deathless: Military expertise and access to bio-mechanical soldiers.
Speedy Santos: Network of criminal enterprises spanning Central and South America.
White Jade Empress: Corporate assets, high-tech weaponry, and elite henchmen.
Harrow: Access to tammed and dominated monsterous flora and fuana as well as monsterous mutants who flock to him.
Strategic Assets
Intelligence Networks: Robust spy systems and information brokers that keep the council informed of global threats and opportunities.
Research and Development: Continuous investment in both scientific and magical advancements to maintain their edge.
International Influence: Through bribes, threats, and alliances, the council ensures New Libertalia’s interests are represented on the global stage.
Together, these assets solidify the council’s position as one of the most formidable ruling bodies in the world, ensuring New Libertalia remains a haven for villains and a power to be reckoned with.
History
The Council of Six was conceived as the ruling body of New Libertalia, embodying the core principle of shared governance among the world's most powerful and cunning supervillains. Doctor M, the mastermind behind New Libertalia's founding, envisioned the council as a coalition of strength, intellect, and ambition. Recognizing that a nation of villains required order, structure, and leadership to avoid descending into chaos, Doctor M handpicked six individuals he believed exemplified his vision of a utopian rogue state.
On April 7th, 1969, the Council of Six was officially established, marking the birth of a new era in organized villainy. Each council member was a titan in their own right, chosen from across the globe for their unparalleled expertise and ruthlessness. The original members of the council were:
The Cosmic Crone: A fallen heroine turned omnipotent manipulator of energy and matter, whose tragic fall from grace added gravitas and power to the council.
Midnight Mistress: A shadowy figure known for her charm, guile, and ruthlessness, she controlled the underground and high-class dealings of Nocturne City.
Baroness Blud: A centuries-old witch of dark power and cunning, ruling over the rural stronghold of Caer Blud, balancing the council’s urban dominance with ancient wisdom.
Doctor Hao Wong: A visionary and mad scientist responsible for much of New Libertalia’s technological advancements, including the retro-futuristic marvel of Tomorrow City.
Steel Tyrant: A deposed African warlord and master tactician, overseeing the sprawling industrial zone of Iron Spire, where production and power trumped environmental concerns.
The Family Father: A mafia kingpin whose dominion over Costa Maledetta fortified the council’s hold over the nation’s criminal underworld and smuggling networks.
Together, these six villains laid the foundation of New Libertalia, creating a nation-state ruled by ambition, pragmatism, and unapologetic power. Each council member governed their respective districts with near-autonomy, fostering a unique identity for each domain. However, the council acted collectively on matters of national importance, from addressing external threats to managing internal stability.
Evolution of the Council
As the years passed, the original Council of Six faced challenges from both within and without. Internal power struggles, assassinations, and betrayals led to a shifting roster of council members. Some stepped down, others were deposed, and a few met violent ends—testaments to the volatile nature of villainy.
Notable transitions included:
The Family Father, assassinated after a failed betrayal of the council, his death becoming a cautionary tale of unchecked ambition.
Steel Tyrant, overthrown and exiled following a coup engineered by rival factions.
Midnight Mistress, who retired gracefully and passed her mantle to successors, cementing her legacy as a legendary leader of Nocturne City.
The Cosmic Crone, Who like the Midnight Mistress retired from active service.
New members brought fresh perspectives and capabilities, ensuring the council’s continued relevance. Figures like Lady Armora, the White Jade Empress, and the enigmatic Harrow the Beast exemplify the council's enduring adaptability in a world of ever-evolving villainy.
Modern Council
Today, the Council of Six remains the ultimate governing authority in New Libertalia. Each member embodies a unique archetype of villainy, maintaining the delicate balance of power and chaos that defines the nation. Despite their differences, the council shares a singular purpose: to uphold New Libertalia as the sanctuary for the world's outcasts, rogues, and renegades.
The Council of Six stands as a living testament to Doctor M's vision of villainous unity, proving that even among the most dangerous individuals, cooperation can forge a legacy of unparalleled power.
On April 7th, 1969, the Council of Six was officially established, marking the birth of a new era in organized villainy. Each council member was a titan in their own right, chosen from across the globe for their unparalleled expertise and ruthlessness. The original members of the council were:
The Cosmic Crone: A fallen heroine turned omnipotent manipulator of energy and matter, whose tragic fall from grace added gravitas and power to the council.
Midnight Mistress: A shadowy figure known for her charm, guile, and ruthlessness, she controlled the underground and high-class dealings of Nocturne City.
Baroness Blud: A centuries-old witch of dark power and cunning, ruling over the rural stronghold of Caer Blud, balancing the council’s urban dominance with ancient wisdom.
Doctor Hao Wong: A visionary and mad scientist responsible for much of New Libertalia’s technological advancements, including the retro-futuristic marvel of Tomorrow City.
Steel Tyrant: A deposed African warlord and master tactician, overseeing the sprawling industrial zone of Iron Spire, where production and power trumped environmental concerns.
The Family Father: A mafia kingpin whose dominion over Costa Maledetta fortified the council’s hold over the nation’s criminal underworld and smuggling networks.
Together, these six villains laid the foundation of New Libertalia, creating a nation-state ruled by ambition, pragmatism, and unapologetic power. Each council member governed their respective districts with near-autonomy, fostering a unique identity for each domain. However, the council acted collectively on matters of national importance, from addressing external threats to managing internal stability.
Evolution of the Council
As the years passed, the original Council of Six faced challenges from both within and without. Internal power struggles, assassinations, and betrayals led to a shifting roster of council members. Some stepped down, others were deposed, and a few met violent ends—testaments to the volatile nature of villainy.
Notable transitions included:
The Family Father, assassinated after a failed betrayal of the council, his death becoming a cautionary tale of unchecked ambition.
Steel Tyrant, overthrown and exiled following a coup engineered by rival factions.
Midnight Mistress, who retired gracefully and passed her mantle to successors, cementing her legacy as a legendary leader of Nocturne City.
The Cosmic Crone, Who like the Midnight Mistress retired from active service.
New members brought fresh perspectives and capabilities, ensuring the council’s continued relevance. Figures like Lady Armora, the White Jade Empress, and the enigmatic Harrow the Beast exemplify the council's enduring adaptability in a world of ever-evolving villainy.
Modern Council
Today, the Council of Six remains the ultimate governing authority in New Libertalia. Each member embodies a unique archetype of villainy, maintaining the delicate balance of power and chaos that defines the nation. Despite their differences, the council shares a singular purpose: to uphold New Libertalia as the sanctuary for the world's outcasts, rogues, and renegades.
The Council of Six stands as a living testament to Doctor M's vision of villainous unity, proving that even among the most dangerous individuals, cooperation can forge a legacy of unparalleled power.
Demography and Population
New Libertalia is a melting pot of global cultures, with a significant proportion of residents from Latin America, the Caribbean, East Asia, and Europe. The nation also houses a notable number of metahumans, mutants, and augmented individuals.
Territories
The Territory officaly under the control of the Council is the Nation State comprising the Archepeligo of New Libertalia.
Military
New Libertalia boasts a formidable and eclectic array of military and security forces, reflecting its status as a haven for supervillains and criminals. These forces ensure both internal stability and defense against external threats, often leveraging the unique talents of its population and the cutting-edge technology developed within its borders.
New Libertalia’s military doctrine emphasizes adaptability, technological superiority, and overwhelming force. As a nation constantly under scrutiny and threat, its forces are designed to project strength, deter aggression, and protect its rogue sovereignty. While chaotic and decentralized, the military thrives on the ingenuity and ambition of its supervillain-led governance.
New Libertalia’s military doctrine emphasizes adaptability, technological superiority, and overwhelming force. As a nation constantly under scrutiny and threat, its forces are designed to project strength, deter aggression, and protect its rogue sovereignty. While chaotic and decentralized, the military thrives on the ingenuity and ambition of its supervillain-led governance.
Technological Level
New Libertalia stands at the cutting edge of technological and scientific innovation, leveraging the genius of its supervillain population to maintain dominance both domestically and on the global stage. From everyday convenience to military superiority, the nation's achievements are a testament to its unorthodox, ambitious approach to science and technology.
Religion
Neither the Council of Six nor the government of New Libertalia recognizes any single religion as holding authority over the nation. The guiding philosophy of New Libertalia prioritizes individual freedom, including the freedom of belief. Religious practices of all kinds are permitted, with one significant caveat: those who wish to exercise their freedoms must possess the strength—whether personal, social, or political—to protect them.
Religious organizations, like other entities in New Libertalia, operate within a framework of autonomy and self-reliance. They are expected to manage their own affairs without relying on government intervention or protection, which aligns with the nation’s broader ethos of self-determination and survival of the fittest.
While religious freedom is a core tenet of New Libertalia, it comes with inherent risks. Without a centralized authority to mediate disputes or protect minority beliefs, faith groups must rely on their own resources and alliances to survive. This dynamic fosters an environment where only the most adaptable or resilient religious organizations thrive.
Religious organizations, like other entities in New Libertalia, operate within a framework of autonomy and self-reliance. They are expected to manage their own affairs without relying on government intervention or protection, which aligns with the nation’s broader ethos of self-determination and survival of the fittest.
While religious freedom is a core tenet of New Libertalia, it comes with inherent risks. Without a centralized authority to mediate disputes or protect minority beliefs, faith groups must rely on their own resources and alliances to survive. This dynamic fosters an environment where only the most adaptable or resilient religious organizations thrive.
Foreign Relations
New Libertalia, as a self-declared haven for criminals, supervillains, and the disenfranchised, maintains strained international relations with most nations. While its status as a sovereign nation was reluctantly recognized by the United Nations, largely due to its possession of world-threatening weapons and strategic leverage, it remains a contentious and polarizing entity in global politics.
Laws
New Libertalia’s laws reflect its unique nature as a nation of supervillains, criminals, and those who thrive in a system of raw power and ambition. While maintaining enough order to ensure the functioning of society, its legal system is designed to encourage individual initiative and the pursuit of personal gain, so long as it does not destabilize the nation or threaten the authority of the Council of Six.
New Libertalia’s legal system is notoriously flexible for the powerful and influential. Bribery, backdoor deals, and clever legal maneuvering are not only common but expected. However, any attempt to manipulate the law against the Council’s interests is met with swift and brutal consequences.
New Libertalia's laws are designed not for fairness but for maintaining order and reinforcing the Council’s authority. While the system is brutal and often corrupt, its pragmatic approach ensures that only the most cunning, powerful, and resourceful thrive. The long arm of the law may be escapable for the skilled, but for those who cross the Council, there is no mercy.
New Libertalia’s legal system is notoriously flexible for the powerful and influential. Bribery, backdoor deals, and clever legal maneuvering are not only common but expected. However, any attempt to manipulate the law against the Council’s interests is met with swift and brutal consequences.
New Libertalia's laws are designed not for fairness but for maintaining order and reinforcing the Council’s authority. While the system is brutal and often corrupt, its pragmatic approach ensures that only the most cunning, powerful, and resourceful thrive. The long arm of the law may be escapable for the skilled, but for those who cross the Council, there is no mercy.
Agriculture & Industry
New Libertalia thrives on a diverse economy supported by both industrial innovation and limited, strategically managed agricultural activity. The Council of Six oversees various facets of these sectors, each aligned with their respective districts' strengths and resources.
New Libertalia’s economy reflects its ethos: efficiency, innovation, and survival. Regulations are few, allowing industries to operate at maximum capacity, though this often comes at a significant environmental and ethical cost. The Council views these sacrifices as necessary to maintain the nation’s power and independence.
New Libertalia’s economy reflects its ethos: efficiency, innovation, and survival. Regulations are few, allowing industries to operate at maximum capacity, though this often comes at a significant environmental and ethical cost. The Council views these sacrifices as necessary to maintain the nation’s power and independence.
Trade & Transport
New Libertalia boasts a highly developed and strategically managed trade and transport system, befitting a nation built on innovation, cunning, and the ambitions of supervillains. The Council of Six ensures that the nation’s infrastructure supports both legal commerce and the vast web of illicit trade that defines its economy.
Education
The Council of Six has long recognized the value of cultivating intellect and innovation, viewing education as a cornerstone of the nation's success. While New Libertalia is a haven for villains, its investment in education reflects a pragmatic belief: knowledge is power, and a nation of capable, intelligent individuals strengthens its global standing.
Core Principles
Merit Above All: Education in New Libertalia emphasizes academic excellence and practical skills. Those who demonstrate exceptional aptitude are given opportunities to rise, regardless of their origins or means.
Freedom of Study: Students are encouraged to explore unconventional paths, whether in science, technology, magic, or combat. Ethical considerations are secondary to achievement.
Practical Application: The curriculum focuses on practical, real-world skills that align with the nation's needs, such as engineering, advanced sciences, espionage, and villainous strategy.
Core Principles
Merit Above All: Education in New Libertalia emphasizes academic excellence and practical skills. Those who demonstrate exceptional aptitude are given opportunities to rise, regardless of their origins or means.
Freedom of Study: Students are encouraged to explore unconventional paths, whether in science, technology, magic, or combat. Ethical considerations are secondary to achievement.
Practical Application: The curriculum focuses on practical, real-world skills that align with the nation's needs, such as engineering, advanced sciences, espionage, and villainous strategy.
Infrastructure
New Libertalia and by extension the Counsil of Six boasts a highly developed infrastructure designed to support its status as a supervillain haven and nation-state. Combining futuristic technology, practical utility, and often flamboyant design, the nation's infrastructure is both functional and a testament to its defiance of conventional norms.
"Freedom Through Strength, Power Through Unity."
Current Members
Lady Armora
Baroness Bluud
Doctor Hao Wong
Deathless
Speedy Santos
Harrow
The White Jade Empress
Lady Armora
Baroness Bluud
Doctor Hao Wong
Deathless
Speedy Santos
Harrow
The White Jade Empress
Founding Date
April 7th 1969
Type
Government, Leadership
Alternative Names
The Circle of Tyrants, The Vanguard of Villainy
Leader
Leader Title
Founders
Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Meritocracy
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Market economy
Gazetteer
The Council of Six governs New Libertalia, the nation of Supervillains, shaped by the personality, philosophy, and power of its presiding member. As International Supervillians their interests and influence however extend to the entire globe.
Currency
The Council of Six favors unmarked gold, silver, platinum, and precious gems, valued by international standards of weight and purity. This preference ensures a stable and universally accepted medium for high-level transactions, particularly in international dealings or among supervillains who prioritize discretion and reliability.
For the general population of New Libertalia, the standard currency is the Liberty Mark (LM), a digital and physical currency backed by the Council's reserves of precious metals and gems. The Liberty Mark is widely used for day-to-day transactions within the nation, and its value is maintained by the Council's careful management of resources and trade.
This dual-currency system allows New Libertalia to blend practicality for its citizens with the untraceable, high-value transactions necessary for its criminal and supervillain activities.
For the general population of New Libertalia, the standard currency is the Liberty Mark (LM), a digital and physical currency backed by the Council's reserves of precious metals and gems. The Liberty Mark is widely used for day-to-day transactions within the nation, and its value is maintained by the Council's careful management of resources and trade.
This dual-currency system allows New Libertalia to blend practicality for its citizens with the untraceable, high-value transactions necessary for its criminal and supervillain activities.
Major Exports
New Libertalia's unique status as a supervillain haven and rogue nation makes its exports unlike those of any other country. While conventional goods and services are part of its economy, its true wealth lies in the illicit, innovative, and sometimes dangerous products that flow from its borders.
Major Imports
While New Libertalia prides itself on self-sufficiency in many areas, it relies on strategic imports to support its unique economy, infrastructure, and supervillain population. Its willingness to trade with rogue states, private corporations, and criminal organizations ensures a steady influx of goods and resources.
Legislative Body
The laws and rules governing New Libertalia and the Council of Six are primarily drafted and enacted by the Council of Six itself. Each member has significant autonomy over their respective districts, crafting and enforcing regulations tailored to their domain's needs and their personal philosophy of governance.
On matters of national importance—such as trade, defense, or international relations—the Council deliberates as a unified body. These laws require a majority vote to pass, with the High Consul acting as the tiebreaker in cases of deadlock.
For more specialized or technical legal matters, the Council often relies on a Legislative Advisory Bureau composed of lawyers, economists, and villainous strategists. These advisors provide expertise and draft proposals based on the Council's directives, ensuring that the nation's policies remain functional and aligned with the overarching goals of New Libertalia.
Ultimately, the legislative power rests firmly in the hands of the Council, with no external checks on their authority, ensuring a swift and decisive rule in accordance with their vision for the nation.
On matters of national importance—such as trade, defense, or international relations—the Council deliberates as a unified body. These laws require a majority vote to pass, with the High Consul acting as the tiebreaker in cases of deadlock.
For more specialized or technical legal matters, the Council often relies on a Legislative Advisory Bureau composed of lawyers, economists, and villainous strategists. These advisors provide expertise and draft proposals based on the Council's directives, ensuring that the nation's policies remain functional and aligned with the overarching goals of New Libertalia.
Ultimately, the legislative power rests firmly in the hands of the Council, with no external checks on their authority, ensuring a swift and decisive rule in accordance with their vision for the nation.
Judicial Body
The judicial functions of New Libertalia are overseen by the Council of Six as the ultimate arbiters of justice within the nation. While each council member governs their district with near-autonomous authority, they also serve as the highest court of appeal for disputes and legal matters that transcend district boundaries.
Executive Body
The Executive Body of New Libertalia is a multifaceted system designed to enforce the laws and decrees of the Council of Six across the nation. While the High Consul holds ultimate authority, the enforcement of laws is delegated to several layers of loyal operatives, organizations, and enforcers:
Liberty Guard:
The primary military and police force of New Libertalia, responsible for maintaining order and enforcing the Council's will. The Liberty Guard operates under a paramilitary structure, with each district maintaining its own regiment. These units answer directly to their respective Council member but can be called into national service by the High Consul.
District Enforcers:
Each Council member employs their own specialized enforcers, henchmen, and private militias tailored to their district's needs. Special Operations Units: High Consul’s Vanguard: A covert and elite team of operatives directly loyal to the High Consul, tasked with handling sensitive matters such as high-profile arrests, suppression of dissent, and enforcement of the Council's collective will.
The Nightstalkers: An organization of spies and assassins deployed to eliminate threats to national security and internal stability.
Freelancers and Mercenaries:
In the true spirit of New Libertalia, private contractors—often other villains, mercenaries, or bounty hunters—are employed for specific enforcement tasks. These freelancers are bound by lucrative contracts and the implicit understanding that failure could lead to personal consequences.
The Council of Six's executive arm is a blend of centralized authority and district-specific enforcement, ensuring that their laws are upheld while maintaining the individuality and autonomy of each district's governing style.
Liberty Guard:
The primary military and police force of New Libertalia, responsible for maintaining order and enforcing the Council's will. The Liberty Guard operates under a paramilitary structure, with each district maintaining its own regiment. These units answer directly to their respective Council member but can be called into national service by the High Consul.
District Enforcers:
Each Council member employs their own specialized enforcers, henchmen, and private militias tailored to their district's needs. Special Operations Units: High Consul’s Vanguard: A covert and elite team of operatives directly loyal to the High Consul, tasked with handling sensitive matters such as high-profile arrests, suppression of dissent, and enforcement of the Council's collective will.
The Nightstalkers: An organization of spies and assassins deployed to eliminate threats to national security and internal stability.
Freelancers and Mercenaries:
In the true spirit of New Libertalia, private contractors—often other villains, mercenaries, or bounty hunters—are employed for specific enforcement tasks. These freelancers are bound by lucrative contracts and the implicit understanding that failure could lead to personal consequences.
The Council of Six's executive arm is a blend of centralized authority and district-specific enforcement, ensuring that their laws are upheld while maintaining the individuality and autonomy of each district's governing style.
Related Ranks & Titles
Controlled Territories
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