San Esperito
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Politics and Administration
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Previous governmentEdit
San Esperito was previously a republic, with a parliament. The previous president was Hernan Augusto.
Current governmentEdit
As of the beginning of the game storyline, San Esperito is governed with an iron fist by dictator Salvador Mendoza, who siezed power illegally.
Quote from the game manual:
Last weeks violent uprising in the capital of San Esperito heralded the start of a coup, with the Parliament building stormed by military forces. Turmoil and chaos spread into the streets with gunfire ringing in the air as the sun set over a weekend of violence and confusion on the island. The dethroned president Hernan Augusto is still in hiding and currently unavailable for comment.
The leader of the upraising and new order is General Salvador Mendoza.
In a dispatch to the press, the new government claimed to have, "freed the nation from a pack of vultures feeding off the corpse of the national constitution."
Since becoming president, General Salvador Mendoza has hired in "foreign security specialists" to subdue any possible uprisings in the unstable regions surrounding the nations capital. All week there has been unrest, with demonstrations throughout the island. When asked weather the security specialists are actually mercenaries, the President scoffed at the reporter and answered "I will not idly stand by and watch as parasitic, motherless dogs pillage my country. I will use whatever means necessary. Petty name-calling and blind moral issues are luxuries I cannot afford as the father of a nation!"
Under the watchful eye of President Mendoza, Jose Caramicas, the Leader of The Peoples Revolutionary Army, was controversially sentenced yesterday. Caramicas' sister, Esperanza, the only family member present in court broke down and wept uncontrollably. She later called for a fair hearing for her brother who she believes is the victim of a political conspiracy. She believes that his life may be in danger in the Government's El Grande Fort penal institution.
She has applied to the United States Of America to intervene in this matter and it is rumored that US Intelligence agencies are monitoring the situation closely.
President Mendoza defeanded the verdict, saying "The sentence of this terrorist will bring an end to rebel violence! Let this be a lesson to anyone else wishing to disrupt the harmony of this good nation."
Jose Caramicas, a popular hero in many provinces, will be escorted to El Grande Fort later this morning under armed guard.
Mendoza's government is in an alliance with the Montano cartel.
The San Esperito government is opposed by the Ejertico Revolucionario de Liberación (The People's Revolutionary Army of San Esperito), led by José Caramicas. They wear camouflage and green clothing.
United States influence over the current government is manifested through the "Agency".
Future governmentEdit
This is never explained in the game, but it is believed that the Ejertico Revolucionario de Liberación set up a left wing government after the completion of all missions. Possibly in an alliance with the Rioja Cartel. It is also possible that Hernan Augustos government was restored.
Administration, law and orderEdit
The nation is divided into 33 provinces. Its capital is Esperito City. There are 2 cities and many towns and villages.
Government controlled forces (the Police and occasionally the San Esperito Military), will mercilessly hunt the player down for even a minor infraction, which increases the wanted level - Heat. There are five heat levels, with each bringing more forces. If the player commits too much crime, the heat level will increase and the police will deploy heavier weapons and superior vehicles.
International relationsEdit
Salvador Mendoza opposes the United States of America. According to the game manual, he made that clear during his speech at the United Nations, when he complained that the United States supports the Guerrillas.
San Esperito hosts an annual international arms fair. In 2005 it was held at the Mendoza International Airport.
Geography and ClimateEdit
San Esperito is a tropical island-nation, composed of several islands. All islands are covered with mountains and jungles. There's even a large volcano. The volcano is inactive and has a whore house (El Volcan) built inside the crater. The weather is usually sunny. It does rain sometimes, but there are never any actual storms that would have an effect on aircraft. It was previously the largest area explorable in a sandbox game.
See also: Just Cause Locations and Game limits.
TransportationEdit
There are many different ways to get around the island, such as boats, planes, cars and helicopters. Walking is also an option, but considering the size of the nation, it will hardly get you anywhere.
See also: Just Cause Vehicles.
RoadsEdit
The main means of transportation are cars. The nation is entirely covered with a system of roads. There's a lot of bridges, that span over rivers and cliffs between mountains, but unfortunately there are some islands that can't be accessed by road.
- The biggest, "main roads", have 4 lanes and can allow someone to travel at a constant maximum speed, even with the fastest sports cars.
- The next most important roads are paved 2 lane roads.
- And finally there are unpaved dirt roads. These make up about 50% of the roads. You should not be speeding on these roads, as the traffic and sharp turns in forests make it dangerous.
RailroadsEdit
Railroads exist in only 2 parts of the nation and both are reserved for only military transport. This happens very rarely, during 2 storyline missions: River of Blood and Guadalicano Choo Choo.
AircraftEdit
The nation has many small, unnamed civilian airfields near towns and villages. Most of them provide only a small plane without any mounted weapons. The nation has only one international airport, the Mendoza International Airport. Armed aircraft can only be found in military airports, which are located in Military bases in San Esperito.
No matter where you are, there's always about 1 to 3 helicopters in the sky and the occasional private airplane. Large cargo planes (Alexander AX-14) can also be seen in some rare areas.
An aircraft is the best means of travel, if you're in a hurry.
WaterwaysEdit
All the waterways in San Esperito have constant boat traffic. Trawlers; recreational speed-boats; occasional law enforcement and even large Tankers can be found here.
National newspaperEdit
Main article: Gaceta Nacional del San Esperito.
CommunicationEdit
None of the vehicles in San Esperito have radios, but there are tens of large radio masts throughout the nation, that provide radio telecommunication. The only known radio station is just north-west of Nuevo Estocolmo.
There are 3 different kind of radio transmitter masts.
- The most common masts are made out of red and white components and are held up by 3 cables. These masts can be seen at several military bases and villages. Some can even be seen at random locations on mountains. You should be extra careful around these masts, as they can collapse if they're damaged. And they stay collapsed, even after saving the game. Low-flying helicopters can sometimes be seen crashing into them and making them collapse. Despite popular belief, it is actually possible to complete all missions and sidemissions without having any of them to collapse.
- The next most common type of radio masts are shaped like high-voltage power lines and are exclusive to military bases. They can't be found in all military bases though.
- And the least common and smallest radio masts are shaped like upper case letter "E"s, rotated 90° clockwise. They can be seen at some military airfields and military bases.
Economy and natural resourcesEdit
According to general Jose Durango, the most fundamental problem faced by young people today is unemployment. He envites them to join the San Esperito Military.
MoneyEdit
During the two weeks Salvador Mendoza ruled San Esperto, he had already printed and circulated a new currency, with his picture on every bill.
Added by GMREAgriculture and fishingEdit
Most people who live in rural areas (villages) make a living by farming and fishing. Some rural areas have windmills.
Added by GMREDrug cartelsEdit
The drug cartels are among the most powerful private companies in the nation, being rivaled only by the EL gas oil company. They own and operate drug plantations a.k.a. Villas. San Esperito has two competing drug cartels.
- The Montano Cartel are a large drug manufacturing community. Growing and exporting cocaine is their profit, and their gang color is purple. Like the police, they have their own Heat level and if the player kills too many cartel personnel, the heat level will increase. The Montano will then increase their presence in the area and use heavier weaponry.
- The Rioja Cartel are direct enemies to the Montanos. Rico works for them in the story missions as well as in side missions. They also manufacture drugs, and are willing to do anything to destroy the Montano business. Their gang colors are black and yellow.
FactoriesEdit
There's several identical factories in several locations. At least one of those has some kind of a pipeline leading to/away from it. This could mean that that one is an EL gas oil refinery.
Added by GMREOilEdit
There are several oil platforms around the islands and oil wells in several areas. The San Esperito oil company, EL gas is doing an excellent job at making the best gas in the world.
EnergyEdit
Fossil based fuelEdit
According to statements made in the mission "I've Got the Power", most of the nation's electricity is supplied by the San Pedro power plant, located on Isla San Cristobal. San Pedro appears to be a fossil-fuel power station. There's also a nuclear fission type nuclear reactor on that island, but it serves military purposes.
Added by GMREWindEdit
Main article: Wind Turbine.
There's many wind turbines throughout the nation, some in the sea and some on land.
MilitaryEdit
Main article: San Esperito Military.
The armed forces are often deployed in crime fighting, whenever the police is not adequate. They use very dangerous vehicles such as well armed armoured cars and heavily armed helicopters.
The nation owns all types of weapons: armored vehicles; attack helicopters; fighter planes; ships and even nuclear missiles.
San Esperito has a lot of military bases, distributed all over the nation. For more details, see: Military bases in San Esperito.
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