Panama, officially known as the Republic of Panama, is a location in Drake's Fortune, Golden Abyss, and A Thief's End. It is a country located in Central America, on the border with the South American continent.
History[]
A Thief's End[]
Several years prior to the events of Drake's Fortune, Nathan Drake and his brother Samuel Drake, along with Rafe Adler, went to Panama to collect the Saint Dismas Cross in the Panamanian jail led by the prison's corrupted warden Vargas. Though successful, Rafe killed Vargas because the latter wanted a share of the treasure, instigating a riot that resulted in the trio fleeing. However, Sam was shot across his back by stray fire from the guards while jumping across a building, wounding him, and despite Nate's efforts to save him, his grip slipped, causing Sam to fall into a metal roof. Nate and Rafe presume him dead and flee the prison, successfully escaping. It is later revealed that Sam survived the gunshots and was treated before being put back into a cell indefinitely to pay for killing Vargas, until Rafe learned of his survival and had Sam released via bribery.
Drake's Fortune[]
It was off the coast of Panama that for centuries, Francis Drake was believed to have been buried at sea. In Drake's Fortune, an expedition by Nathan Drake and Elena Fisher revealed that the coffin was empty, except for Drake's lost diary. This proved Nate's theory that Drake had faked his death to cover up his discovery of El Dorado.
Nate and Elena cornered by the attacking pirates.
The two were soon ambushed by a gang of pirates. After a lengthy firefight, their salvage vessel became extremely damaged and was eventually blown to pieces. They managed to jump overboard before being caught in the explosion, and were rescued by Victor Sullivan. The three of them flew back to shore in Sullivan's Hog Wild seaplane. Back at shore, Nate and Sully discussed Sir Francis' journey to find El Dorado, while Elena was preoccupied with a phone call with her producer. The two decided that if they were to go after the treasure, it would benefit them if they left Elena behind, despite how well she can hold her own. The two sailed off without Elena, who tried to give chase but was not fast enough.
Geography[]
Drake's Fortune[]
Tropical dock[]
Initially, all that was seen of Panama in Drake's Fortune, was a large, plain sea, where Nate and Elena fished out Francis Drake's coffin. When Sully flew them back to the shore, what was seen is a small, tropical beach area, featuring cottage-like houses surrounded by a lush environment. Here lies a dock, with Sully's boat, Sullivan's Travels, initially docked beside it. This island is the only specific location in the game that is not actually playable.
Golden Abyss[]
Jungles[]
As for Panama's history in Golden Abyss, it is mentioned that the game takes place in Panama. While it is not told what part of Panama we do know it takes place in a jungle where the fabled Quivira is said to be located. On ground part Drake And Jason Dante A large number of ancient traces of the Kuna people are found, which are mainly stone statues depicting the gods of this people. Roberto "El General" Guerro is excavating at this site, and the Odessa mining company was also excavating for an unknown period of time until it lost its rights to the area.
Slum town[]
The past of a slum town are unknown. There is a high probability that it was erected by Guerro's army to house the revolutionary forces. The majority of the area is made up of slums, which include a small prison, a warehouse for illegal substances, and a general's headquarters. The slums probably extend for several kilometers around. Large piles of garbage can be seen all over the area, indicating that there is no concern for cleanliness. Here you can see the personal belongings of the kidnapped people. Outside the slums there is a solid jungle, which can be seen at the end of the journey through the slums.
Underground Temple[]
The underground temple was located in another separate location in Panama. After Nate and Chase getting out from slums, they headed here almost immediately. This place is mostly underground - above there are only small superstructures and the remains of large buildings. Below is the Room of the Seven Fathers, after which the rest of the catacombs begins. Vincent Perez went here some time before the events of the game, after which he died, almost immediately after he entered the main part of the temple. Dante went here after Drake and Chase, and later Guerro arrived, who sent his men to kill Drake and Dante. In this same place, he kidnapped Chase. Guerro eventually blows up the temple from the inside, turning everything below into ruins. Only a few superstructures remain on the surface.
Snake Jungles[]
Snake Jungles, also "Los Selva De Las Serpentes" This is the rest of the jungle of Panama. Victor Sullivan and Nathan Drake are heading here to save Chase from Guerro. Here you can see powerful, almost untouched ancient buildings. Here is also the Temple of the Snakes, as well as the Gate to Quivira. Here Dante sends his mercenary army to confront Guerro's army and take the gold. In the end, Dante is buried alive in the Golden Abyss and Guerro dies in battle against Nate. Nate and Chase are saved by Sally.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Drake's Fortune concept art 9 - 11. Concept Art Gallery - Bonus 1