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==2014 - 2017: Decline of power== | ==2014 - 2017: Decline of power== | ||
[[File:Wolf-Tribute.png|thumb|Tribute image celebrating Wolf Tulier's service as Prime Minister of Westarctica]] | [[File:Wolf-Tribute.png|thumb|Tribute image celebrating Wolf Tulier's service as Prime Minister of Westarctica]] | ||
In September 2012, Travis altered his title from "Protector of Westarctica" to [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]] and slowly began to increase his activities as a leader of the nation. | In September 2012, Travis altered his title from "Protector of Westarctica" to [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]] and slowly began to increase his activities as a leader of the nation. Two years later, in December 2014, he moved to assume complete authority over the national government. The Prime Minster's position was gradually reduced to an advisory position, although he was still consulted on international affairs and continued to represent Westarctica as a delegate in the [[Antarctic Micronational Union]]. | ||
By late 2016, Grand Duke Travis began to seek out a new Prime Minister who might take a more active role in the administration of the government. Several potential candidates were vetted, but the front runner was Erik White, the [[Baron of Forrester]]. The Grand Duke and Wolf came to an agreement that he would step down and hand over the office to his successor. However, days before the transfer of office was to occur, the Baron of Forrester had an altercation with the representatives of a close ally of Westarctica. Rather than risk damaging the [[Foreign relations of Westarctica|diplomatic relations]] between the two countries, the Baron of Forrester chose to remove himself from consideration. | By late 2016, Grand Duke Travis began to seek out a new Prime Minister who might take a more active role in the administration of the government. Several potential candidates were vetted, but the front runner was Erik White, the [[Baron of Forrester]]. The Grand Duke and Wolf came to an agreement that he would step down and hand over the office to his successor. However, days before the transfer of office was to occur, the Baron of Forrester had an altercation with the representatives of a close ally of Westarctica. Rather than risk damaging the [[Foreign relations of Westarctica|diplomatic relations]] between the two countries, the Baron of Forrester chose to remove himself from consideration. | ||