Rogue Isles
The Rogue Isles are a chain of sovereign islands located to the east of United States and north of the Bahamas in the City of Heroes MMO. Originally a haven for pirates, the Isles became known as sanctuary for American criminals after the formation of the Freedom Phalanx in the 1930's.
The Isles have been under the control of the criminal Arachnos organization, and specifically under the rule of Lord Recluse, since the 1960's, when they deposed the previous ruler, President-For-Life Gerald Marchand.
Although operating largely as a kleptocracy, it is clear that there is a rigid infrastructure underneath it that is older than its Arachnos control. It is this infrastructure that maintains the status quo that allows corruption or abusive leadership to continue unchallenged.
Governing
Each of the Isles are ruled by local governors, who, in turn, answer to Recluse. These governors could be Arachnos officers, or they could be influential citizens such as Kirk Cage, who actually bought control of Sharkhead Isle. All that is important is that they allow the status quo to continue and to not get in the way of Arachnos.
Economy
There are two forms of currency recognized on the Isles.
Rogue Dollars: Rogue Dollars replaced the gold doubloon coins, and is one of the few elements remaining from Marchand's reign. Today those dollars bear the Arachnos symbol and are blood-red. Most native "rogues" use this currency.
Infamy Credit: Patterned after Paragon City's "Influence" credit, "Infamy" credits (or simply "Inf") are the official pay for Arachnos operatives and all associates. Certain businesses, including the Black Market, only accept Infamy credits.
Transportation
There are two ways to get around the Isles without using portals.
Rogue Isles Ferry: The traditional way to get from one island to the next.
Black Helicopter Line: This is actually a misnomer, since it's not a "helicopter", but rather it's an Arachnos Gunship.
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