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 ==Claiming Marie Byrd Land==
 ::''Main article: [[Achaean Territory of Antarctica]]''
-In August 2001, while serving in the U.S. Navy, Travis discovered a loophole in the [[Antarctic Treaty]] which legally allowed him to claim a huge swath of land on the [[Antarctica|Antarctic continent]] for himself. Travis solidified this claim on 2 November 2001 when he notified nine world governments of his claim and his intention to establish a sovereign nation on the Antarctic ice.
+In August 2001, while serving in the U.S. Navy, Travis discovered a loophole in the [[Antarctic Treaty]] which legally allowed him to claim a huge swath of land on the [[Antarctica|Antarctic continent]] for himself. Travis solidified this claim on 2 November 2001 when he notified nine world governments of his claim and his intention to establish a sovereign nation on the Antarctic ice. For three years, Travis ruled this new country project as the [[Consul-General of the Achaean Territory]], until he underwent a religious conversion and became a born-again Christian in June 2004.
+==First reign over Westarctica==
+::''Main article: [[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.
-This area was initially called The Achaean Territory, but became a fully functioning nation named [[Westarctica]] in 2004.
+During this time, he made many diplomatic friendships with other micronational leaders and conducted a state visit with [[President Kevin Baugh]] of the [[Republic of Molossia]] in Washington, D.C. During these early years ruling Westarctica, [[Grand Duke Travis]]' focus was on gaining recognition for his nation's sovereignty from member states of the United Nations. To this end, he sent a large volume of correspondence to leaders and representatives from countries around the world that he thought might be sympathetic to his cause. These included: Monaco, Luxembourg, Sudan, Great Britain, Haiti, Laos, Eritrea, Nepal, Nauru, New Zealand, Sweden, Norway, Niue, Vatican City, and Taiwan (among others).
-Travis took the title Grand Duke and ruled Westarctica as a peaceful and progressive monarch. During this time, he made many diplomatic friendships with other international leaders and did much to advance the recognition of Westarctica among member-governments of the United Nations. Grand Duke Travis ruled Westarctica until 2006 when he turned over the reigns of government to his successor Grand Duke Philip.
+Of these, only Prince Albert II of Monaco and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg replied to his letters, although former CEO of Antarctica New Zealand, Lou Sanson, once stated in an interview that he received Grand Duke Travis' letter claiming the [[Balleny Islands]], but ultimately didn't respond because he "didn't want to encourage him."
-On 3 June 2010, Travis reclaimed the throne of Westarctica from Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence and promptly proclaimed Westarctica a protectorate.
+In 2005, several news articles were released about Westarctica in publications such as COLORS Magazine, ''The Somaliland Times'', and the Associated Press.
+===Abdication from the throne of Westarctica===
+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 letters to leaders and representatives of foreign nations, some of which were deemed 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.
+After these meetings, Grand Duke Travis reviewed his options for several weeks and eventually decided to stop his correspondence with foreign governments. However, this meant he would be unable to continue advocating for Westarctica on the international stage. Therefore, on 14 January 2006, he signed an instrument of abdication relinquishing the crown of Westarctica, the title of Grand Duke, and the rights of his children to inherit the throne in the future.
+Prior to the public abdication, Travis had already arranged a transfer of power with Westarctica's Minister of Information, Philip Karns, the Duke of Ravencroft. Philip had been Travis' friend since the late 1990s and was an important Minister in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]].
-==Involvement With Molossia==
+==Involvement with Molossia==
-Immediately following his abdication of the Westarctican throne, Travis was approached by [[Kevin Baugh|President Baugh]] of [[Molossia]] and offered a position as Grand Admiral of the Molossian Navy. He graciously accepted the ceremonial military post and shortly thereafter was appointed to the post of Governor of [[New Antrim]], a ten-acre Molossian protectorate in northeastern Pennsylvania.
+Shortly after his abdication from the Westarctican throne, Travis was approached by [[President Kevin Baugh|President Baugh]] of [[Republic of Molossia|Molossia]] and offered a position as Grand Admiral of the Molossian Navy. He graciously accepted the ceremonial military post and shortly thereafter was appointed to the post of Governor of [[Protectorate of New Antrim|New Antrim]], a ten-acre Molossian protectorate in northeastern Pennsylvania.
 [[File:Molossia_Visit.jpg|thumb|King Montague in Molossia]]
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 ==King of Calsahara==
-Travis acquired 2.5 acres of barren land in [[California Valley]] and founded the nation of [[Calsahara]] in November 2009, proclaiming himself king of the new country. In an unusual move, Travis decided to adopt a regnal name, and chose the name Montague. While ruling as King Montague, he developed Calsahara into a thriving micronation with a rich, diverse culture.
+::''Main article: [[Colony of Calsahara]]''
+Travis acquired 2.5 acres of barren land in California Valley and founded the nation of [[Colony of Calsahara|Calsahara]] on 24 November 2009, proclaiming himself king of the new country.
+In an unusual move, Travis decided to adopt a regnal name, and chose the name Montague. While ruling as King Montague, he developed Calsahara into a thriving micronation with a rich, diverse culture.
+==Return to Westarctica=
+On 3 June 2010, Travis reclaimed the throne of Westarctica from Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence and promptly proclaimed Westarctica a protectorate.
 ==Personal life==
-From 2007 - 2013, the Grand Duke was a professional actor, frequently appearing on stage, film, and television. In addition to acting, he has written many books including ''Tales of Terror'', ''Delusions of Grandeur'', ''The Warrior Poet'', and his best-selling book, ''Into the Abyss: The Memoirs of a Paranormal Adventurer''.
+From 2007 - 2013, the Grand Duke was a professional actor, frequently appearing on stage, film, and television.
+In addition to acting, he has written many books including ''Tales of Terror'', ''Delusions of Grandeur'', ''The Murder of Michael O. Stogner'', and his best-selling memoir, ''Into the Abyss: The Memoirs of a Paranormal Adventurer''.
 ==Full title==