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LIKELY AUTHORITIES TO RESPOND: COMPETING NON-COLLECTIVE VILLAINS, FLAME THROWER, THE TIN SOILDER (UTP)
Among the numerous treasures throughout history that have seemingly vanished without a trace, the legendary treasure of the São Vicente is among the largest in reported value. In 1357 the São Vicente had disembarked from Lisbon, filled to the brim with treasure acquired by Thibaud de Castillon, a recently deceased bishop who has since been considered one of the wealthiest in history. After the bishop’s death, Pope Innocent VI wasted no time in acquiring a vessel and crew in order to transport the vast fortune to his home in Avignon, France, with the intention of claiming it for the Church.
All hopes of acquiring the treasure would be dashed however, when two pirate ships captured the São Vicente off the coast of Cartagena, in modern-day Spain. Armed to the teeth, the pirates were able to easily seize the fortune for themselves, and divided it evenly between their ships before fleeing the scene of the crime. One ship, captained by Antonio Botafoc, would later be captured after it ran aground. The second ship, captained by Martinus Johannes, would vanish without a trace and has never been found.
What happened to Martinus Johannes, his crew and ship, as well as the vast fortune it held, has been a mystery none have been able to solve. That is until one week ago, when the rumor mill within the criminal underground began buzzing with reports that wreckage from a 14th century Spanish vessel had been found within the waters surrounding the Azores. Ever since, teams of criminals and non-Collective villains have been scouring the various islands of the archipelago, eager to see if an infamous treasure might await them. The contents of such treasure are reported to include gold, silver, rings, tapestries, jewels, fine plates, and several religious relicts- a vast wealth that will make anyone millions once found. With so much buzz surrounding the potential wreck site, the Collective has deemed it appropriate to send out a team of its own, in hopes of claiming the infamous treasure for itself.