UTEK ISLAND

Name: Utek Island 
Bank: C 
Warehouse: S 
Major: No 
Benefactor: World Government 
Turf: Jaliscas 
Components: World Government|Bandits
Environments: Rain Forest|Jungle
Size: Medium 
Inhabited: Yes 
Description: A modest sized stable World Government stronghold. The island is compromised of tribes of displaced people who look down on others in the South Blue, because they feel they've rose above the savage stereotype. They feel secure with their relations with the World Government and are able to pay the tribune to remain sponsored by offering the many types of unique flora on their land. 

In recent days, Utek has come to host Marine soldiers who protect the island, its people, and surrounding waters. As the people continue to harvest their island's vegetation, they continue to get aid from the World Government, primarily in the form of Beli. This itself has attracted the likes of pirates and other criminals who are looking to route the benefits to their own pockets. 

There is one family that operates at the top of Utek's hierarchy, but not as a king, more closely to a mayor, but their primary focus is ensuring the people are being treated right as they don't fully trust the World Government and also ensuring the wealth is distributed evenly or to where it is most needed. Though they sell the fruits of their land, the people do have a great respect for nature and do their best to not over harvest and nurture the environment. It's looking to become a territory that will have a great payoff. 
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Lore: Utek Island was taken under the World Government's control when they invaded to do away with Yagyu Moto. They were under rule of a cruel king, so the people were actually grateful when the World Government came and liberated them. 
Technology: Common