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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. | 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. | ||
Calsahara had much in common with Westarctica: it is remote, uninhabited, has a hostile climate, and nobody seems to care too much about it. The territory is also home to 13 endangered species including the [[giant kangaroo rat]], the [[San Joaquin kit fox]], and the | Calsahara had much in common with Westarctica: it is remote, uninhabited, has a hostile climate, and nobody seems to care too much about it. The territory is also home to 13 endangered species including the [[giant kangaroo rat]], the [[San Joaquin kit fox]], and the [[California condor]]. | ||
After watching Calsahara's government slowly fall into inactivity over the course of 2017, [[Grand Duke Travis]] decided to liberate the nation from its non-resident leadership, and claim the area on behalf of Westarctica. In this way, he would take full responsibility for the continued preservation and protection of the vast uninhabited area. | After watching Calsahara's government slowly fall into inactivity over the course of 2017, [[Grand Duke Travis]] decided to liberate the nation from its non-resident leadership, and claim the area on behalf of Westarctica. In this way, he would take full responsibility for the continued preservation and protection of the vast uninhabited area. | ||
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===Stage Two: Conquest of Otisburg=== | ===Stage Two: Conquest of Otisburg=== | ||
2:50pm: The coalition forces arrived in the Calsaharan capital of [[Otisburg]] and found it undefended and uninhabited, the [[His Majesty's Corps of Engineers|Calsaharan military]] having fled earlier at the approach of the invading army. After a quick scouting sortie, the Grand Duke and King Timothy led the army to Montague Square where they promptly lowered the [[Flag of Calsahara|flag of Calsahara]] 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. | 2:50pm: The coalition forces arrived in the Calsaharan capital of [[Otisburg]] and found it undefended and uninhabited, the [[His Majesty's Corps of Engineers|Calsaharan military]] having fled earlier at the approach of the invading army. After a quick scouting sortie, the Grand Duke and King Timothy led the army to [[Montague Square]] where they promptly lowered the [[Flag of Calsahara|flag of Calsahara]] 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 [[Westarctican Royal Guards|Royal Guards]] as they secured the capital city and prepared for the march on Hooverville. | 3:00pm: Westarctica's command tent was established in Otisburg and photographer [[Matt Roth]] documented the activities of the [[Westarctican Royal Guards|Royal Guards]] as they secured the capital city and prepared for the march on Hooverville. | ||
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===Stage Four: Celebration in Otisburg=== | ===Stage Four: Celebration in Otisburg=== | ||
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 | 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 [[Captain-General Ciani|Corporal Ciani]] was 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 | 5:00pm: Following the awards ceremony, a treaty table was erected in Hooverville where [[Grand Duke Travis]] and Captain-General Ciani 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 [[Westarctican Royal Guards|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. | 5:15pm: As the sun hung low in the west over the Caliente Mountain Range, the [[Westarctican Royal Guards|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. | ||