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==First reign over Westarctica== | ==First reign over Westarctica== | ||
::''Main article: [[Westarctica]]'' | ::''Main article: [[Westarctica]]'' | ||
[[File:Grand Duke Map1.jpg|thumb|Grand Duke Travis in 2005, during his first reign as ruler of Westarctica]] | |||
On 30 June 2004, Travis instituted new laws over his claimed territory and proclaimed himself Grand Duke of Westarctica. This new incarnation of the Antarctic [[Micronations|micronation]] proved significantly more popular than the Achaean Territory and drew dozens of citizens and volunteers wishing to work in Westarctica's government. | On 30 June 2004, Travis instituted new laws over his claimed territory and proclaimed himself Grand Duke of Westarctica. This new incarnation of the Antarctic [[Micronations|micronation]] proved significantly more popular than the Achaean Territory and drew dozens of citizens and volunteers wishing to work in Westarctica's government. | ||
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===Abdication from the throne of Westarctica=== | ===Abdication from the throne of Westarctica=== | ||
[[File:Abdication Decree.jpg|thumb|Copy of the original 2015 Abdication Decree]] | |||
The press coverage surrounding Westarctica led to Travis' superiors in the U.S. Navy learning about his routine correspondence with foreign nationals. In late 2005, Travis was asked to meet with an investigator from the Defense Security Service (DSS) who informed him that the government was considering revoking his security clearance due to his interactions with representatives of foreign governments, some of whom were generally considered enemies of the United States. After several subsequent meetings and interviews, a representative from DSS asked Travis to sign a waiver agreeing to cease all communication with foreigners. In return, they would allow him to continue holding a security clearance. | The press coverage surrounding Westarctica led to Travis' superiors in the U.S. Navy learning about his routine correspondence with foreign nationals. In late 2005, Travis was asked to meet with an investigator from the Defense Security Service (DSS) who informed him that the government was considering revoking his security clearance due to his interactions with representatives of foreign governments, some of whom were generally considered enemies of the United States. After several subsequent meetings and interviews, a representative from DSS asked Travis to sign a waiver agreeing to cease all communication with foreigners. In return, they would allow him to continue holding a security clearance. | ||