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The ancient history of the archipelago that is now known as Porta Bianca is shrouded in mystery, with limited evidence available about its indigenous population. Unlike some other indigenous cultures of the occident that have left behind archaeological and physical evidence of their societies, there are few artifacts and limited traces of Porta Bianca's indigenous people. The available information comes from scarce archaeological findings and early Cartadanian accounts from the colonial era, which provide glimpses into the past.

Early Cartadanians were known to coexist and even intermix with the indigenous population upon their arrival, leading to the preservation of some aspects of their culture down through generations. However, the society of these indigenous peoples is believed to have collapsed not long after the arrival of the Cartadanians. Census records from 1700 reveal that approximately 43% of Cartadanian men in Amar, the capital of Porta Bianca, were married to Tainean women, which indicates the extent of intermarriage and cultural exchange during that time. As a result, some present-day Porta Biancans may have Tainean ancestry, which is reflected in their biological heritage.

Despite the limited available evidence, the history of Porta Bianca's indigenous population remains a topic of ongoing research and exploration, as scholars continue to uncover and piece together the puzzle of the archipelago's ancient past. The complex dynamics of cultural exchange and assimilation between the indigenous peoples and the early Cartadanians contribute to the unique cultural heritage and diversity of Porta Bianca today.

In 1691, when Porta Bianca became a territory, it became a forward station for the Cartadanian Navy. This would give Cartadania a closer starting point for its pursuit of Crona. The territory was also used for agriculture in its highlands. The interior of the state's main island is covered in coffee and pineapple plantations in many parishes. The outer portions stretching from low hills to the beaches are often used for tourism.

In the late 1690s between 1696 and 1699, and following the territorial status of Porta Bianca, many mainlanders flocked to the island. They sought many of the new incentives the federal government was offering for relocating and developing the island, including tax reductions, large swathes of land, and federal grants. The territory's population grew, on average, 651% each year until Congress ended the program in October 1699. By 1700, the territory's population had cross 1.5 million, and migratory growth from other states was beginning to slow. It was around this time that Porta Bianca's government began to mature from a loose gathering of parishes to an actual single entity controlling the entire island chain.

In 1706, the territorial government began an aggressive campaign for representation in Congress, as it lacked voting power in the federal legislature. In 1710, with the ratification of Cartadania's new constitution, Congress gave Porta Bianca and all of Cartadania's other territories equal representation to states in Congress. The territory elected it's 3 senators and Alahuela approved the election. This gave Porta Bianca a slight edge over some states, chiefly those who were less populous and tended to vote conservatively. There was some backlash in those states about giving territories congressional power, with many opposers stating that it would blur the line between state and territory. Congress, however, proceeded with the powers and responded back that "congress still holds majority power of all territories".

It would turn out that this was not enough for the growing territory. As its population kept growing and other people groups began arriving, such as Burgundians from Flordeterre and Port-de-Vent, and Pelaxians, the territorial government began to seek more control over the islands.