Metropolis “City of Tomorrow” tells the story of the Stryker Island prison, if the criminals escape, not only the police and sheriffs are on their way, but even Superman can thwart their escape attempts.
Metropolis is one of the richest and most populous cities in the DC Universe, home to a Guardian -Superman-, a newspaper, the Daily Planet, one of the best investigative reporters in the world, Lois Lane, and headquarters. Lexcorp, the largest company owned by Lex Luthor.
Like any big city, even if it is a virtual one, there are accidents, but the municipal emergency teams are prepared to deal with the various disasters that occur in the “city of tomorrow”, whether from natural sources, from space or from abroad. Similarly, in a prison in the DC Universe, the entire judicial system, from a police investigation to a sentencing by a judge, can be activated to arrest the accused.
Styker’s Island
This island is located between Metropolis West River, West River, especially New Troy and Queensland Park. Stryker Island Maximum Security Correctional Center is built on the grounds of one of the oldest prisons in the United States. The original buildings date back to the post-Civil War period (1861-1865) and are, in turn, one of the most difficult for inmates. .
Since ancient times, the local people have avoided this island and lived under the shade of the forest, stating that there are intangible creatures called “soft talkers”, which confirms the contact of these creatures. Not being able to remember his name or recognize his partner’s face turns a human being into a simpleton.
The original inhabitants of Striker Island were debtors, once convicts they settled on the island and worked on small municipal farms until they could grow enough crops to pay off their debts. In Jebediah Stanton’s case, punishment meant living the rest of his life on the island, where he would one day help build the first buildings of what is sometimes called the Streaker House, a prison for Metropolis criminals.
Since its inception, Stryker Prison has housed tens of thousands of criminals, including single women like Edward Robinson, who broke into their homes to steal their shoes, and rounded up more than 20,000 couples. The authorities; Trapped in Metropolis for the elite, like Deathstroke and other villains.
The prison, like most in the United States, is constantly overcrowded, with four inmates often sharing a room designed for two. Investigative reports from the Daily Planet and WBS have shown that the effects of overcrowding are worst at mealtimes, with inmates eating dinner at 10:00 p.m. on the C shift due to dining room conditions.
The Metropolis City Council has tried to solve the overcrowding problem at Stryker Prison, but its options are limited. In fact, the city hall of tomorrow is reluctant to implement the external criminal justice programs that are common in other cities, because of the danger that these criminals can cause to the general population.
Facilities
Stryker Prison has 2,456 cells designed to hold two inmates each, for a maximum of 4,912 inmates. This prison has several walls that limit the exterior and make it easier to control the inmates, as well as other active and passive security elements, physical and electronic, from the Metropolis Department of Corrections security personnel -450 agents- .
According to the Daily Planet, the prison itself has 108 isolation cells buried within the island, although various guards have neither confirmed nor denied this information. Investigations into the collapse and drowning of four inmates have revealed the location of some solitary confinement cells.
Communication from the city to the island is by river, with ferries – ferries – leaving every hour from the 14th municipal station at the end of Fairchild Street in New Troy. The last boats leave Stryker Island at 8:00 p.m.
Stryker prison legends and rumors
Like the legend of Gotham with the ubiquitous Court of Owls, the prison has its own rumors and stories that have not been verified by any researcher or openly debunked by local journalists. Of course, this prison myth is passed down to prevent the inmates from misbehaving or escaping trials.
Among the most famous stories about the Stryker prison, there is one that says that there is a tunnel dug under the West River all the way to Queensland Park, and another that the killer’s nose can still be found in the dining room, in cell 0001. Jebediah Stanton’s bones can be seen lying in a dumpster.
Other myths responsible for spreading about the prison include the existence of electric bars in the C shift inmates’ cells, hidden symbols carved into the floor of the prison’s chapel, and even a secret Superman hideout under Stryker. Island
The only person left in San Francisco Bay like the famous Alcatraz was Anthony Anicetti, who escaped the Stryker and survived, his personal injuries still intact, and he was returned to prison if nothing else, the reporters were able to confirm. A century on the run.
Between the walls of the prison is a tunnel from the fourth floor to the ground and towards the West River. Likewise, a gallows once used by executioners remains in the prison’s exercise yard as a historic feature of the prison.