Pan-Caribbean Federation

A United Federation in the Caribbean

The **Pan-Caribbean Federation**, or **New Caribbean Federation** or **Pan-Cariation** as a joke, is a combination of Caribbean Islands that have united since the early days of the apocalypse as they stand united under the leadership of Jericho Drumm. Or rather, Brother Voodoo! A superhero from Marvel Comics.

## History

### The Apocalypse

When the apocalypse came, many zombies and creatures started to appear all over with a few volcanoes erupting between Haiti and Cuba. Large great white sharks are seen as they fight for territories with gigantic piranhas from Mega Piranha. More aquatic creatures such as Sharktopus and Whalewolves started eating each other as well with sea serpents. Pirate ships of historic pasts and fictional ones started raiding the shores with cannons roaring and buccaneers looting for anything covered in gold. Two races from different novels started to appear on Jamaica. These include a once enslaved race of genetically altered humans known as Gems from Binary and Gemsigns that are now free alongside Gillungs from Regeneration, both made by Stephanie Saulter. In the Dominican Republic, gigantic chickens from the movie, Chicken Park, started attacking people and run amok. While there, they are also attacked by aliens from the movie, The Tomorrow War, called Whitespikes. In Bahamas, massive riots from the Bahama Crisis started tearing down the towns and cities while fighting zombies and pirates. There are also sighting bionic people from Bionic Ever After? as they use their bionics to fight back.

In the remains of Port Royal, Jamaica, Heartless from Kingdom Hearts 2 have been sighted and started attacking people. Even worse that the Consortium from Act of War: High Treason started to take over the Bahamas, but were swiftly getting wiped out by voodoo zombies. Creatures from mythology such as Douens, Jumbees, Hupias, and many other such creatures. Cuba is being conquered by Fidel Castro along with many Soviets to save its citizens.

### Formation

On October 5th of 2020, one man, a superhero, emerged to unite the Caribbean. This man is Jericho Drumm, but better known as, Brother Voodoo. This superhero appeared in Jamaica as he uses his magic to control the animals to fight against the horrors of the apocalypse. He uses his voodoo powers to raise an army of zombies to fight off against various zombies as well as devour some of the nasty sea monsters which their bones form new coral reefs. They even took on the Whitespikes with their numbers as well.

Many voodoo priests and priestesses joined Brother Voodoo in his quest to unite the islands into one whole. They destroyed the Consortium, fend off the Soviet invaders, chase away the monsters alongside many Christian angels and followers. This religious alliance saved many lives and healed the injured as they set forth to reclaim what was wrongfully taken from the people. Even teamed-up with a few pirates to take on many of the giant predators. They even tamed the giant chickens to fight the horrors.

It took two weeks to reclaim most of the islands. However, they try to take on Cuba, but they were deterred by the various ships that Cuba has. Even have a few with nuclear missiles on them. So, Brother Voodoo decided to leave Cuba alone. Thus, the Pan-Caribbean Federation was created. But around October 28th, the Pan-Caribbean Federation became part of the North American Union.

### Phase II

When the galaxy got bigger and the real universe became more crowded, a consecutive order was given to have all micronations to be deported to other worlds. Mostly because there isn't much room on the islands even though a new one was formed. That particular island is split between Cuba and the P.C.F.

## Government

The government of the P.C.F. is a federal parliamentary presidential republic that also has a constitution. Jericho Drumm is president of the P.C.F. who plans on serving four terms with each term lasting only two years. Although some should suggest that he should be president for life yet Jericho prefer to keep things fair. Each and every nation under the P.C.F. is treated as a state.

### Executive Branch

The executive branch of the Pan-Caribbean Federation is the General Ministry. There are two members of the ministry for each state. As an executive branch, they are meant to carry out laws and enforce them. Many members of the Ministry act as advisors for the president that also includes the vice president and even members of the Christian church and Voodoo practitioners. The president is head of the General Ministry followed by the vice president. But frankly, the vice president does most of the work as Jericho goes out to check on the happiness of the citizens, attend various charities, assist the people and so forth. In other words, Jericho goes out to help people while the vice president does his work.

### Legislative Branch

The Senate of the Caribbean is the legislative branch of the Pan-Caribbean Federation as there are three senators for each state that also act as representatives. In some cases, one state would have a religious member to fill the third seat such as a Christian priest or a Voodoo priest. Although religion is never brought up, there are some tensions between the two religions. As for the senate as a whole; they draft proposed laws, confirms or rejects presidential nominations for heads of federal agencies, federal judges, and has the vote on to declare war or not.

### Judicial Branch

The Court of Justice is the judicial branch of the Pan-Caribbean Federation. Yet each state have their own Regional Courts.

## Economy

The economy of the P.C.F. varies from island to island yet there are some common commodities produced. This includes cinnamon, turmeric, rum, coffee, chicken, various spices, cane sugar, spiny lobsters and tea. Yet there have been an increase demand for sea creature jerky, gold, giant shrimp (10x bigger than jumbo shrimp), and voodoo good luck charms that actually work. There are even artificial islands that travel from place to place in the Caribbean that have cattle, wheat, rice, curry leaves and even bananas. Klingon gagh is used to help with the farms of the artificial islands as well as be used as a stew ingredient. With an increase of iguanas that spawn out of nowhere, there is a product made called, Packaged Iguana Curry. A type of vacuumed sealed food product that has iguana meat and flour dumplings meant for space travel.

Voodoo charms are also made on the islands since voodoo is one of the two main religions. Although, they are mainly good luck charms that actually work. Other charms include protection, fertility, healing, and wealth are also made after being blessed and possess Veves (mystical symbols) that make them work. The Christian Church doesn't exactly like the idea so they often compete in the trade as they make crosses with divine blessings, grants protection, and even give off light.

The Federation also mines bauxite, gypsum, marble, limestone, volcanic ash, sand, copper, zinc, lead and other such things. There is even petroleum that is refined for other chemical use and even gasoline in some areas. Manufacturing includes the production of chemicals, paint, construction materials, plastic and rubbers, electronics and even starship parts.

Tourism is the biggest source of income for the P.C.F. despite some voodoo zombies still around. Some hotels use these zombies as servants in many resorts and don't have to pay them with anything. Even some companies use them to save a few bucks. But getting back on tourism, the islands are a great destination for surfing now since the majority of the sea monsters are gone as long as you stick close to the islands. There are areas that are safe for scuba diving since the new coral reefs are big enough to keep the large monsters away. People can take a walk on the beaches and deeper into the islands since there are no real dangers inland.

## Culture & Society

Each and every island still maintain their own culture after the apocalypse. Yet there are a few islands that are new that are, well were, fictional that made there way. Islands such as Santa Prisca, which was supposed to be known for civil unrest and a maximum security prison. Now, it has been transformed into a magical research institute where voodoo magic is practiced with the infamous prison, Peña Duro, is not only where the criminals go but is also where the death sentence include turning their corpses into zombies under the control of many voodoo practitioners. A fate worse than death.

Mêlée is a haven for historical pirates from Escape from Monkey Island game series. Despite that it is home to a few pirates that live out in old renaissance fashion, they are modernized with the latest technology. The island is more of a theme resort where tourist can see flintlock slinging pirates firing blank guns and empty cannons firing on the hours. Not to mention some of the "anarchy" (false anarchy) all around. It is also a popular spot for children that love pirates, but there are a few highly secure areas for adults for their own playtime...as long as you use protection.

The entire Caribbean is African dominant with Asian and Indian cultures mixed in just like it always have been. Yet it is more religious along with having more mythical beings living along side them.

## Military

The Pan-Caribbean Forces is the main military of the federation that is divided into five branches. The military maybe small, but it is very proud, strong and highly resilient just like the human spirit.

There is the Caribbean Land Forces, that are comprised of infantry and armored divisions. There aren't many in the Land Forces since there are only islands and not many major lands to establish. But there are many magicians and priest that use magic to assist. Yet the Navy is what the P.C.F. is proud of since they are a sea-faring nation. There are only a small amount of pirate ships in the navy but they are mostly used to get by radar devices and do simple hit-and-run tactics. But the Navy has extremely large ships that have giant cannons that fire magic. Enough power to destroy a small island.

The Caribbean Space Command is second to that of the Caribbean Navy. They do have a vast arsenal of spaceships but mostly for defense and to keep an eye on the sea. Even form a blockade when there is a threat. Caribbean Air is the primary air force of the P.C.F. that is a military force but sometimes they deliver supplies during peacetime to understand the air currents and the terrain below in preparation for wartime. The Caribbean Marines work in both the Navy and Space Command and are the first in battle.