The formerly-known-as Mandarin City was a territory off-shore of China acquired by the Mandarin, it is speculated his ability mind-control people helped him to gain the island. He used it as his base of operations. Stark started working along with Resilient in rebuilding the city into what is now known as: The Troy. After facing Mandarin One and Mandarin Five, Tony realized the city would be in constant danger if he continued being involved with it, for which he left the charge of custodian of the city to Arno.