Post by NPC1 on Nov 8, 2007 12:57:14 GMT -5
Belle Reve Federal Penitentiary is a special prison for meta-humans and other super villains. It is located in Louisiana near the Gulf of Mexico and is surrounded by miles of swamp land. Being the prison for many super villains, it was chosen by Amanda Waller as the headquarters of the Suicide Squad. Criminals can reduce their sentences by working on the missions. Some of the more untrustworthy ones are required to carry devices, which will cause maiming or death if they try to escape.
Many, but not all of the staff, work both as prison employees and facilitate Suicide Squad operations. Some of the staff are friends with the more level-headed Squad members. Mechanics work on Squad vehicles. Prison doctors treat prisoners and Squad staff alike. The existence of the Squad brings the facility under attack many times.
The prison has been the focus of much governmental investigations, as it would be a scandal to learn that the United States is using murderous super villains to further it's own ends. Noted reporter Lois Lane did an investigation, only partly turned away by a fake warden installed to divert attention away from Squad activities.
The current warden is Amanda "The Wall" Waller. Her "stand in warden" is a man of Southern means and a charismatic smile.
NOTICE: You need not begin here as a villain or a member of Suicide Squad. Be aware that you may end up here, either to serve time, or become part of the team.