Westarctican Royal Guards - Revision history

Westarctica at 02:06, 8 July 2025

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	The motto of the Guards is "Conquered by none."		The motto of the Guards is "Conquered by none."

	The current Captain of the Guards is the 2nd Duke of Goldstream.		The current Captain of the Guards is the [[2nd Duke of Goldstream]].

	==History==		==History==

Westarctica: updated Captain of the Guards

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updated Captain of the Guards

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	The motto of the Guards is "Conquered by none."		The motto of the Guards is "Conquered by none."

	The current Captain of the Guards is ~~[[Viscount Atwood]]~~.		The current Captain of the Guards is the 2nd Duke of Goldstream.

	==History==		==History==

Westarctica: /* Parachute Regiment */ added note about recent operations

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Parachute Regiment: added note about recent operations

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	===Parachute Regiment===		===Parachute Regiment===
	Westarctica's parachute regiment was formed in 2023 by the 2nd Duke of Goldstream, who was subsequently appointed as its commanding officer. His Grace has led the regiment on numerous recreational parachute jumps, including one over the skies of Normandy, France in 2024 to celebrate the anniversary of D-Day.		Westarctica's parachute regiment was formed in 2023 by the 2nd Duke of Goldstream, who was subsequently appointed as its commanding officer. His Grace has led the regiment on numerous recreational parachute jumps, including one over the skies of Normandy, France in 2024 to celebrate the anniversary of D-Day.

			From 26 - 28 February 2025, they conducted airborne operations at the National Parachute Test Center in Dunnellon, Florida. As part of these operations, they utilized a white and blue parachute stylized as the [[Flag of Westarctica]].

	==Uniforms==		==Uniforms==

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History: added picture of parachuters

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	==History==		==History==
			[[File:Parachute Team.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|Officers in Westarctica's Parachute Regiment prepare for a jump in 2024]]
	===Royal Officer Corps===		===Royal Officer Corps===
	In 2005, Westarctica's [[Minister of Defense]], [[Duke of Waesche\|Wolf Tulier]], suggested that the nation would benefit from the creation of an officer corps that could be joined by military-minded citizens as a sort of fraternal organization. As an added benefit, this corps could conceivably be mobilized as a fighting force in the unlikely event of an armed attack against Westarctica's interests.		In 2005, Westarctica's [[Minister of Defense]], [[Duke of Waesche\|Wolf Tulier]], suggested that the nation would benefit from the creation of an officer corps that could be joined by military-minded citizens as a sort of fraternal organization. As an added benefit, this corps could conceivably be mobilized as a fighting force in the unlikely event of an armed attack against Westarctica's interests.
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	===Creation of the Royal Guards===		===Creation of the Royal Guards===
	~~[[File:Naval-Detachment.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Members of the Naval Detachment of the Westarctican Royal Guards during [[Exercise: Westarctic Chill]].]]~~
	In October 2017, [[Grand Duke Travis]] was making preparations for the [[Invasion of Calsahara\|liberation of Calsahara]], a sovereign [[micronation]] in central California. As he began to recruit for his invasion force, he realized the unit would require a name. As the soldiers were expected to answer directly to the Crown and were primarily a defensive unit, the Grand Duke chose the name "Westarctican Royal Guards."		In October 2017, [[Grand Duke Travis]] was making preparations for the [[Invasion of Calsahara\|liberation of Calsahara]], a sovereign [[micronation]] in central California. As he began to recruit for his invasion force, he realized the unit would require a name. As the soldiers were expected to answer directly to the Crown and were primarily a defensive unit, the Grand Duke chose the name "Westarctican Royal Guards."

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Naval Detachment

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	In August 2019, the Grand Duke created a Naval Detachment of the Royal Guards. This small division undertook its first shakedown cruise by utilizing a canoe to explore a five mile stretch of the Susquehanna River in north eastern Pennsylvania. After completing their initial training and readiness drills, the Naval Detachment participated in [[Exercise: Westarctic Chill]] in Dundas, Ontario with the officers of the [[Slabovia]]n "Navey."		In August 2019, the Grand Duke created a Naval Detachment of the Royal Guards. This small division undertook its first shakedown cruise by utilizing a canoe to explore a five mile stretch of the Susquehanna River in north eastern Pennsylvania. After completing their initial training and readiness drills, the Naval Detachment participated in [[Exercise: Westarctic Chill]] in Dundas, Ontario with the officers of the [[Slabovia]]n "Navey."

	The officers of the Naval Detachment maintain their same rank and insignia as when they are serving as standard Royal Guards~~. Their uniform consists of a light blue top worn with dungarees~~.		The officers of the Naval Detachment maintain their same rank and insignia as when they are serving as standard Royal Guards.

	===Parachute Regiment===		===Parachute Regiment===

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	The official date of creation of the Royal Guards is 19 October 2017, when the first guardsmen were recruited.		The official date of creation of the Royal Guards is 19 October 2017, when the first guardsmen were recruited.

			==Divisions==
	===Naval Detachment===		===Naval Detachment===
	In August 2019, the Grand Duke created a Naval Detachment of the Royal Guards. This small division undertook its first shakedown cruise by utilizing a canoe to explore a five mile stretch of the Susquehanna River in north eastern Pennsylvania. After completing their initial training and readiness drills, the Naval Detachment participated in [[Exercise: Westarctic Chill]] in Dundas, Ontario with the officers of the [[Slabovia]]n "Navey."		In August 2019, the Grand Duke created a Naval Detachment of the Royal Guards. This small division undertook its first shakedown cruise by utilizing a canoe to explore a five mile stretch of the Susquehanna River in north eastern Pennsylvania. After completing their initial training and readiness drills, the Naval Detachment participated in [[Exercise: Westarctic Chill]] in Dundas, Ontario with the officers of the [[Slabovia]]n "Navey."

	The officers of the Naval Detachment maintain their same rank and insignia as when they are serving as standard Royal Guards. Their uniform consists of a light blue top worn with dungarees.		The officers of the Naval Detachment maintain their same rank and insignia as when they are serving as standard Royal Guards. Their uniform consists of a light blue top worn with dungarees.

			===Parachute Regiment===
			Westarctica's parachute regiment was formed in 2023 by the 2nd Duke of Goldstream, who was subsequently appointed as its commanding officer. His Grace has led the regiment on numerous recreational parachute jumps, including one over the skies of Normandy, France in 2024 to celebrate the anniversary of D-Day.

	==Uniforms==		==Uniforms==

Westarctica: /* Activities */ reformatted section

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Activities: reformatted section

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	==Activities==		==Activities==
	[[File:4-Marching to Hooverville.png\|500px\|thumb\|The Westarctican Royal Guards, with King Timothy of Shiloh, marching down the roads of Calsahara in victory]]		[[File:4-Marching to Hooverville.png\|500px\|thumb\|The Westarctican Royal Guards, with King Timothy of Shiloh, marching down the roads of Calsahara in victory]]
			Because [[Westarctica]] is largely a peaceful nation, the Royal Guards are seldom called to active service. However, they are always on alert to defend the nation against potential threats and may be activated on short notice.

			===Invasion of Calsahara===
	The [[Invasion of Calsahara]] is the single largest conflict participated in by the Royal Guards. Although there were two deserters prior to the start of hostilities, the remaining four guardsmen successfully captured the Calsaharan cities of [[Otisburg]] and [[Hooverville]], retrieved the Seal of Calsahara, and generally served with distinction in the process of liberating [[Colony of Calsahara\|Calsahara]] from its negligent rulers.		The [[Invasion of Calsahara]] is the single largest conflict participated in by the Royal Guards. Although there were two deserters prior to the start of hostilities, the remaining four guardsmen successfully captured the Calsaharan cities of [[Otisburg]] and [[Hooverville]], retrieved the Seal of Calsahara, and generally served with distinction in the process of liberating [[Colony of Calsahara\|Calsahara]] from its negligent rulers.

Westarctica: /* War With Raphania */ added link to the Westarctica-Raphania War article.

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War With Raphania: added link to the Westarctica-Raphania War article.

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	===War With Raphania===		===War With Raphania===
	After the leader of [[Raphania]], Grand Emir Charles I, declared war upon Westarctica, citing his belief that their occupation of Calsahara in 2017 was an illegitimate act, Grand Duke Travis mobilized the Royal Guards and made immediate preparations for a state of war. A Royal Decree was issued on 26 October 2022 formally declaring war against Raphania. The Royal Guards occupied Raphania in [[Operation: MOCK TORTOISE]] on 10 November.		After the leader of [[Raphania]], Grand Emir Charles I, declared war upon Westarctica, citing his belief that their occupation of Calsahara in 2017 was an illegitimate act, Grand Duke Travis mobilized the Royal Guards and made immediate preparations for a state of war. A Royal Decree was issued on 26 October 2022 formally declaring war against Raphania. The Royal Guards occupied Raphania in [[Operation: MOCK TORTOISE]] on 10 November. This conflict became known as the [[Westarctica-Raphania War]] and resulted in Raphania becoming a colony of [[Westarctica]].

	==Oath of a Royal Guard==		==Oath of a Royal Guard==

Westarctica: /* =War With Raphania */

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=War With Raphania

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	In October 2020, the Naval Detachment of the Royal Guards became part of the Micronational Outer Space Taskforce (MOST), a loose alliance organized by [[Slabovia]] with the goal of increasing leadership and team-building skills among [[micronation]]s. On 22 November 2020, a three person crew from Westarctica participated in [[Exercise: MOSTLY HARMLESS]] onboard the WS ''Endurance'' spaceship bridge simulator. This was a follow-up mission to [[Exercise: Westarctic Chill]], which had occurred the previous year.		In October 2020, the Naval Detachment of the Royal Guards became part of the Micronational Outer Space Taskforce (MOST), a loose alliance organized by [[Slabovia]] with the goal of increasing leadership and team-building skills among [[micronation]]s. On 22 November 2020, a three person crew from Westarctica participated in [[Exercise: MOSTLY HARMLESS]] onboard the WS ''Endurance'' spaceship bridge simulator. This was a follow-up mission to [[Exercise: Westarctic Chill]], which had occurred the previous year.

	===War With Raphania==		===War With Raphania===
	After the leader of [[Raphania]], Grand Emir Charles I, declared war upon Westarctica, citing his belief that their occupation of Calsahara in 2017 was an illegitimate act, Grand Duke Travis mobilized the Royal Guards and made immediate preparations for a state of war. A Royal Decree was issued on 26 October 2022 formally declaring war against Raphania. The Royal Guards occupied Raphania in [[Operation: MOCK TORTOISE]] on 10 November.		After the leader of [[Raphania]], Grand Emir Charles I, declared war upon Westarctica, citing his belief that their occupation of Calsahara in 2017 was an illegitimate act, Grand Duke Travis mobilized the Royal Guards and made immediate preparations for a state of war. A Royal Decree was issued on 26 October 2022 formally declaring war against Raphania. The Royal Guards occupied Raphania in [[Operation: MOCK TORTOISE]] on 10 November.

Westarctica: /* Activities */

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Activities

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	===MOST===		===MOST===
	In October 2020, the Naval Detachment of the Royal Guards became part of the Micronational Outer Space Taskforce (MOST), a loose alliance organized by [[Slabovia]] with the goal of increasing leadership and team-building skills among [[micronation]]s. On 22 November 2020, a three person crew from Westarctica participated in [[Exercise: MOSTLY HARMLESS]] onboard the WS ''Endurance'' spaceship bridge simulator. This was a follow-up mission to [[Exercise: Westarctic Chill]], which had occurred the previous year.		In October 2020, the Naval Detachment of the Royal Guards became part of the Micronational Outer Space Taskforce (MOST), a loose alliance organized by [[Slabovia]] with the goal of increasing leadership and team-building skills among [[micronation]]s. On 22 November 2020, a three person crew from Westarctica participated in [[Exercise: MOSTLY HARMLESS]] onboard the WS ''Endurance'' spaceship bridge simulator. This was a follow-up mission to [[Exercise: Westarctic Chill]], which had occurred the previous year.

			===War With Raphania==
			After the leader of [[Raphania]], Grand Emir Charles I, declared war upon Westarctica, citing his belief that their occupation of Calsahara in 2017 was an illegitimate act, Grand Duke Travis mobilized the Royal Guards and made immediate preparations for a state of war. A Royal Decree was issued on 26 October 2022 formally declaring war against Raphania. The Royal Guards occupied Raphania in [[Operation: MOCK TORTOISE]] on 10 November.

	==Oath of a Royal Guard==		==Oath of a Royal Guard==