Difference between revisions of "Invasion of Calsahara"

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On 29 October 2017, a coalition force formed by [[Westarctica]] and its ally the [[Kingdom of Shiloh]] '''invaded and conquered Calsahara''', a sovereign micronation located on the [[Carrizo Plain]] of California.  As a result of the successful military operation, [[Colony of Calsahara|Calsahara]] became a colony of Westarctica.

The Realm of Calsahara was a 120-acre micronation located near the tiny community of California Valley, California, just north of the Carrizo Plain National Monument, a protected natural area of the United States.  It existed as an independent country starting 24 November 2009 and was ruled by various leaders, but at the time of the invasion, the monarch was [[Prince Daniel Nicholas|King Nicholas]], who had not visited his nation since 2011.

2:50pm: The coalition forces arrived in the Calsaharan capital of Otisburg and found it undefended and uninhabited. After a quick scouting sortie, the Grand Duke and King Timothy led the army to Montague Square where they promptly lowered the Calsaharan flag and raised the [[Flag of Westarctica|flag of Westarctica]]. Grand Duke Travis then presented the captured colors of Calsahara as spoils of war to King Timothy in thanks for his nation's participation.

3:00pm: Westarctica's command tent was established in Otisburg and photographer Matt Roth documented the activities of the Royal Guards as they secured the capital city and prepared for the march on Hooverville.

3:15pm: With the flag of Westarctica held aloft, Grand Duke Travis and King Timothy led the Royal Guards on a triumphant march through the streets of Calsahara toward the dilapidated city of Hooverville.

4:30pm: After a return march to Otisburg, Grand Duke Travis bestowed Knighthoods on members of the coalition. Corporal Green was made a Knight of the [[Order of the Desert Heart|Desert Heart]], [[Matt Roth]] and Princess Samantha were made Knight/Dame Commanders in the Order of the Snowflake, [[King Timothy of Shiloh|King Timothy]] was made Knight Grand Cross in the [[Order of the Snowflake]], and Corporal Cianni promoted to the office of [[Captain-General of Calsahara]].

5:00pm: Following the awards ceremony, a treaty table was erected in Hooverville where [[Grand Duke Travis]] and Captain-General Cianni signed the [[Article of Eternal Union]] that brought an end to the conflict and formalized Calsahara's status as a colonial possession of Westarctica.

5:15pm: As the sun hung low in the west over the Caliente Mountain Range, the Royal Guards were given permission to relax their uniforms and enjoy a victory celebration. Many champagne and sparkling cider toasts were made to the Commander-in-Chief and the Vice-Commander and there were discussions about the future uses Westarctica might have for its new colony.