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===Ultimate Universe===
In [[Ultimate Universe|Earth-6160]], a world marked by [[alternate history]] due to the interference of the [[Maker (character)|Maker]], Latveria is an independent territory close to the European Coalition and used as his seat of political power, as he reshapes the global status quo, eroding national identities and independence in favor of a new world order, creating a [[Illuminati (comics)#Ultimate Universe|Council]] composed of leaders of regional power blocs and creating a permanent [[war economy]] between their territories, while they operate covertly as a group, keeping their local populations controlled as a worldwide form of [[shadow government (conspiracy)|shadow government]].<ref>''Ultimate Invasion'' #2. Marvel Comics.</ref>

It is shown through [[Howard Stark#Ultimate Universe|Howard Stark]]'s history files that the Maker arrived in 1963, establishing the futuristic enclave known as "The City" at Latveria, showcasing himself as a force of progress to the world and performing feats such as taking care of external threats like [[Galactus]] and performing a moon landing. He is regarded as an Imperator, or the de facto ruler of the Earth, due to being regarded as the only one capable of keeping the public safe from global threats and disseminating technological advances on a regular base, using the organization H.A.N.D as a [[secret police]].<ref>''Ultimates'' Vol.4 #2. Marvel Comics.</ref> As Stark rebels against the Maker, he imprisons both of them and Kang inside the city, leaving two years before it opens.<ref>''Ultimate Invasion'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref>