Colony of Calsahara
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| Motto: From nothing, something! National Anthem: Viva La Calsahara! | |
| Government Type | Colonial Administration |
| Founded | 24 November 2009 As Kingdom of Calsahara |
| Area | 117 acres |
| Overlord | His Royal Highness, Grand Duke Travis |
| Viceroy | His Viceroyal Highness, Prince Daniel Nicholas |
| Military Governor | His Excellency, Captain-General Ciani |
The Colony of Calsaraha, formerly the Realm of Calsahara, the Imperial Kingdom of Calsahara, and originally the Kingdom of Calsahara, is a dependent colony of Westarctica located entirely within the U.S. state of California near the unincorporated community of California Valley on the Carrizio Plain. Calsahara was founded by Travis McHenry on 24 November 2009, and existed as an independent sovereign state until it was conquered without resistance during the Invasion of Calsahara by the Westarctican Royal Guards on 29 October 2018.
Kingdom of Calsahara: 2009 - 2011
When it was founded, Calsahara branded itself as an "Enlightened Monarchy," but the international community considered it to be just another absolute dictatorship.
Imperial Kingdom of Calsahara: 2011 - 2014
In January 2011, King Montague led the Calsaharan Corps of Engineers on a mission to conquer the vast empty plain surrounding Otisburg.
Realm of Calsahara: 2014 - 2017
in June 2013, McHenry and his wife filed for divorce and this resulted in a crisis in the Calsahara government. The members of the Chancellery voiced their desire to have someone other than the disgraced monarch rule their land. After months of bickering and internal pressure, King Montague abdicated and passed the throne to his son, who was crowned as King Nicholas in 2014. In a power-sharing agreement, the executive power to govern was split between King Nicholas and the newly-created office of Dictator For Life. Naturally, McHenry was the only serious candidate for the office.
Colony of Westarctica: 2017 - Present
Government
Since the government upheaval in 2014 that resulted in the abdication of King Montague and the ascension of King Nicholas, the power in the central government is shared by the King and the Dictator For Life.
The two branches of government are:
- The Executive Office
- The Chancellery
The Executive Office is controlled entirely by King Nicholas and the Dictator for Life. According to Decree of the Realm XII, no instrument of government (including decrees, titles of nobility, and military appointments) is valid unless is bears the official seals of both the King and the Dictator.
The Chancellery consists of four individuals who are direct descendants of the original owner of Calsahara's property, Boots Brannon. They serve in an advisory capacity and have no real power in the government. They are led by the Grand Chancellor, who is also King Nicholas' mother and the ex-wife of the Dictator For Life. She serves as a liaison between the Chancellery and the Executive Office, advocating for them when necessary.
Military
In July 2011, Calsahara established its first military force, the Royal Corps of Engineers. The primary duty of the Corps is to defend against seasonal flooding which endangers the southern border of Calsahara. At the head of the Corps is the Dictator For Life, who is responsible for all military operations in Calsahara. During the 2010 state visit to Vikesland, members of the Corps of Engineers participated in the Joint Micronational Training Exercise-2010 (JMTEX-10) with the Vikesland Security Force. In 2011, they constructed the Otisburg Fire Pit, a small ring of rocks quarried from Calsahara.
Although capable of combat operations, Calsaharan soldiers do not carry firearms.