2020 Christmas Report

Today marks the sixth Christmas the Great Lawl Reich has celebrated. The Tsar of the Great Lawl Reich wishes every a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

This Christmas Report will report the events from the Great Lawl Reich and the Micronational Assembly that had not been reported yet.

News from the Great Lawl Reich:

On September 30th, 2020, the Great Lawl Reich held its third elections for Prime Minister. Tsar Stefan I was the only candidate for Prime Minister, which he ran as Independent. Only the Tsar himself voted and won the election, gaining two votes.

The Great Lawl Reich made new expansions in Rhode Island, gaining a Protectorate and a Dependency.

The Protectorate the Great Lawl Reich gained is called the Csardom of Aquariana. The Csardom of Aquariana was established on December 7th, 2019 in Rhode Island as the Queendom of Aquariana by Queen Gia I when she joined the Micronational Assembly. Jaime III, then known as Kevin II, President of the United Ocean States, served as Prime Minister of Aquariana from February 20th, 2020 to April 5th, 2020. Tsar Stefan I became a citizen on February 20th, 2020. The Tsar offered Aquariana to become a Protectorate of the Great Lawl Reich, to which the Queen of Aquariana unofficially agreed to on March 17th. Aquariana soon became inactive and left the Micronational Assembly on June 12th, 2020. On September 2nd, 2020, Queen Gia I dissolved the Queendom of Aquariana. Despite dissolving Aquariana, the Great Lawl Reich refused to recognize the dissolution, citing the lack of an announcement of dissolution and that the Great Lawl Reich never gave approval. Tsar Stefan I unofficially used the title of Regent of Aquariana  from September 2nd, 2020 to December 7th, 2020. On December 7th 2020, the first anniversary of Aquarian Independence, Tsar Stefan I officially dissolved the Queendom of Aquariana and replacing it with the Csardom of Aquariana, with himself as Csar. Tsar Stefan I relinquished all territories that the Queendom of Aquariana had, temporary turning Aquariana territory-less, as well of revoking Queen Gia I's citizenship. The Csardom of Aquariana was made into an official Protectorate of the Great Lawl Reich. The Monarch of Aquariana was granted the rank of Caesar. The Csardom of Aquariana would be territory-less until December 20th, where it was granted joint-sovereignty with the Aleunnic Czardom over the Aleunnic-Aquarian Condominium.

Flag of the Csardom of Aquariana

 

Seal of the Csardom of Aquariana

 

The Dependency the Great Lawl Reich gained is called the Aleunnic Czardom. The Aleunnic Empire was established (presumably) on September 16th, 2020 in Rhode Island by King Saxen I. The name Aleunnic was inspired from Roman-era Germanic tribes, possibly deriving from the Alemanni and Hunnic tribes. The Aleunnic Empire declared war on the nations of the Tungsten Pact, which one of the allies of the Great Lawl Reich, Natlin, was apart of, thus placing the Great Lawl Reich in a de-facto war with the the Aleunnic Empire. Despite declaring war on an ally, the Great Lawl Reich never declared war on the Aleunnic Empire. On October 27th, 2020, Wohlstand Vereinigung, led by Hunt P., invaded and occupied the Aleunnic Empire. The Aleunnic Empire surrendered and dissolved on the following day. On November 18th, 2020, the Aleunnic Empire was partitioned by Wohlstand Vereinigung, the Great Lawl Reich, the Reunited Ocean States, and the Empire of Kapreburg. On December 20th, 2020, the Aleunnic Czardom was established as a Dependency of the Great Lawl Reich and the successor state of the Aleunnic Empire, with Tsar Stefan I as its Czar. The territory of the Aleunnic Czardom consists of the land the Great Lawl Reich annexed from the partition. Tsar Stefan I granted the right for the Aleunnic Czardom to reincorporate the territories of the other partitioned lands if they dissolve. The Aleunnic Czardom also granted the Csardom of Aquariana a Condominium, called the Aleunnic-Aquarian Condominium. The Aleunnic Czardom and the Csardom of Aquarianahold joint-sovereignty over the Aleunnic-Aquarian Condominium, with the former being able to dissolve and reincorporate the Condominium at any time. With the establishment of the Aleunnic Czardom, the Tsar of the Great Lawl Reich uses all four spellings of Tsar for his titles, potentially being the first Micronationalist to do so.

 

Flag of the Aleunnic Czardom

Coat of Arms of the Aleunnic Czardom

 

Map of the Aleunnic Czardom (White), of the Aleunnic-Aquarian Condominium (Turquiose).

News from the Micronational Assembly:

On September 21st, 2020, Tsar Stefan I was removed as Councilman due to decreasing activity. Although The Tsar was becoming less active, he believed that he should have resigned rather than being removed. After his removal, elections were held for Councilman on the September 24th, 2020. The results were:

Regent Connor of the Kingdom of Jehovah - 6 votes

Emperor Anthony I of Saspearian - 4 votes

Pexto Anglacia - 3 votes

Espère - 3 votes

Robert B. Williams IV of Williamsburg - 3 votes

 

Regent Connor of the Kingdom of Jehovah was elected as the new Councilman on September 25th.

On November 13th, 2020, King Randy I of Pacifica resigned as Councilman and withdrew from Micronationalism. Elections for Councilman was held on the same day, and Robert B. Williams IV was elected Councilman on the following day. On November 19th, 2020, both the Councilmen for the Kingdom of Jehovah and Natlin resigned due to their Micronations uniting with Faltree into the Federal Republic of Vulhalin. Elections for Councilmen were held the same day as their resignations. The results were:

 

Emperor Anthony I of Saspearian - 4 votes

Tsar Stefan I of the Great Lawl Reich - 4 votes

King Jackson I of Kapreburg - 3 votes

Both Emperor Anthony I and Tsar Stefan I were elected as the new Councilmen on November 20th.

On November 28th, 2020, Chairman Hunt P. of Faltree removed Emperor Anthony I as Councilman and replaced him with Caliph Asher of Herzetia. This move angered the Delegates of the Micronational Assembly, calling the move undemocratic and called for Hunt P.'s removal as Chairman. Hunt P. resigned as Chairman and Councilman and deleted the Micronational Assembly Discord server as a parting gift. Emperor Anthony I then recreated the Micronational Assembly Discord server. Tsar Stefan I took this opportunity to have himself elected Chairman of the Micronational Assembly, with approval of the other Councilmen. He received the votes from all the Councilmen to become Chairman. On the same day, both Robert B. Williams IV and Caliph Asher resigned as Councilmen. Tsar Stefan I decided to reinstate Emperor Anthony I and appointed King Jackson I as Councilman. Soon, King Jackson I resigned on the same day, becoming the shortest serving Councilman the Micronational Assembly ever had. Elections were held on the same day. The results from the elections:

Robert B. Williams IV of Norcross - 3 votes

Prince Matthew of Runnymede - 2 votes

Lucas I of Mensa Ann - 0 votes

 

Robert B. Williams IV was elected as the new Councilman on November 30th. 

 

On November 29th, 2020, The Grand Republic of Cycoldia denounced the Micronational Assembly, which the news of the denouncement reached the Micronational Assembly on the following day. In the denouncement, it states:

• The Micronational Assembly discriminates against those whom they disagree with (never stated which of the member states that conducted such inappropriate behaviour, other than Ausveria).
• Cycoldia shall cease all relations with Micronations that are part of the Micronational Assembly, as well of Micronations that have members of their government that hold duel citizenship with Member States.

When the news of the denouncement was received, some of the Member States did not like it. Regent Connor consider the move to be "ignorant" as Cycoldia is punishing the whole Assembly for the actions of a few. Prince Matthew stated that it was "bit rude for a denouncement without evening knowing us".

 

The Chairman, along with the Current Council, had made a few points on the denouncement:

• When the denouncement was made, it was already dated, considering that the Members (presumably) accused, Natlin and Faltree, left, with Faltree leaving the same day Hunt P. resigned.
• Although the previous Chairman had expelled people for certain beliefs, the Micronational Assembly is now more open.
• Ausveria became less active, and did not repeat the same thing they were accused of.
• The previous Chairman did not care about the Micronational Assembly and damaged its image without care.
• Faltree had established an oligarchy under his Chairmanship, turning the Council into his personal dictatorship.
  
• The Council have denounced the inappropriate actions of the previous Chairman and Member States, and hereby apologize.
  
• The diplomatic sanctions against the Micronational Assembly is extreme, as it is punishing the whole Assembly for the actions of a few.

The Council of the Micronational Assembly would like for Cycoldia to accept our apology and to repeal the denouncement of the Micronational Assembly.

Minor news:

Tsar Stefan I was granted citizen of the Principality of Runnymede by the Prince.

Two New Acts and a Imperial Edict Passed

On September 2, 2020, the Great Lawl Reich passed two Acts and a Imperial Edict.

The first Act passed was the Third Reich National Flag Act, where the Great Lawl Reich and Its Territories adopted a new Coat of Arms, and South Yeno adopts a new Flag.

New Coat of Arms of the Great Lawl Reich and other Territories

New Coat of Arms of the Tsardom of Oblea

New Coat of Arms of the Tsardom and Reich Protectorate of Bolson

New Coat of Arms of the Kyngdom of New Slin

New Coat of Arms of South Yeno

New Flag of South Yeno

 

The second Act passed was the Yeno Unification Act. In the Yeno Unification Act, New Slin and South Yeno unite into the Tzardom of Yeno. Yeno was made into an Dependency of the Great Lawl Reich. South Yeno also became the Kingdom of South Yeno. New Slin and South Yeno were made into States of Yeno, but they only have ceremonial powers. The Act also established the position of Viceroy/Vicereine and Governor-General of Yeno and suspended the position of Vyceroy/Vycereine of New Slin.

Flag of the Tzardom of Yeno

Coat of Arms of the Tzardom of Yeno

The Imperial Edict dealt with the titles and styles used in the Great Lawl Reich. It confirmed some titles and styles and edited some. The title of Tsar of the Obleans was changed to the Tsar of Oblea. The Edict established three ranks for Tsar. The three ranks were Augustus, Caesar, and Rex. The rank of Augustus was equal to Emperor, the rank of Caesar was equal to Junior Emperor, and the rank of Rex was equal to King.

The ranks for the titles used in the Great Lawl Reich are as follows:

Augustus rank: Tsar of the Great Lawl Reich

Caesar rank: Tsar of Butugychag, Tzar of Yeno

Rex rank: Tsar and Reich Protectorate of Bolson, Tsar of Oblea

The Edict also confirmed the full title and style of the Monarch of the Great Lawl Reich. In the Edict, the different spellings of Tsar and Tsaritsa would be rendered as such in the full title and style, so the title of Tzar of Yeno would be rendered as Tsar of Yeno. Also, the title of Kyng of New Slin is rendered as King of New Slin in the full title and style.

The Tsar of the Great Lawl Reich, as well of his descendants, could use the surname Caesar (Caesarina if female) in the Great Lawl Reich and other Micronations.

Old News - Province of Butugychag Becomes A Dependency

Flag of the Tsardom of Butugychag

On May 17, 2020, The Province of Butugychag status changed from Overseas Province to Dependency, becoming the Tsardom of Butugychag.

Butugychag was established in May 17, 2017 as an Overseas Province of the Great Lawl Reich. However, some time in November of 2019 the Tsar felt that Butugychag status within the Great Lawl Reich was not appropriate due to its remote location.

The Tsar though of either having it either merge with the Great Lawl Reich Southern Pacific Territory and forming a Dependency from it or to just dissolve it. He decided to make Butugychag a Dependency by itself. On May 17, 2020, the Province of Butugychag was made into the Tsardom of Butugychag as a Dependency of the Great Lawl Reich. Another change is that the position of Governor of Butugychag was changed to the Governor General of Butugychag.

Although Butugychag is now a Dependency, it is possible to see it dissolve in the future if the Tsar no longer feels that Butugychag should remain apart of the Great Lawl Reich.

South Yeno Joins The Great Lawl Reich And Elections In The Micronational Assembly

Flag of the Micronational Assembly

Recently, elections were held in the Micronational Assembly for Council Member and Chairman. Along with that, The Great Lawl Reich gains a new territory.

On July 30, 2020, elections for the position of Council Member of the Micronational Assembly were held. Eight candidates ran for Council Member. Delegates in the Micronational Assembly were allowed to vote for up to five candidates. The election ended at around 1:30pm (EST) that same day, and the results of the election were:

Tsar Stefan I of the Great Lawl Reich - 20 votes (91%) - Elected
President Jacob of Natlin - 19 votes (86%) - Elected
Commander Hunt of Faltree - 17 votes (77%) - Elected
President Isaac of Tueoedeth - 14 votes (64%) - Elected
Kingdom of Pacifica - 13 votes (59%) - Elected
Emperor Anthony I of Saspearian - 9 votes (46%)
King Asher I of Herzetia - 6 votes (27%)
Wuzstira - 2 votes (9%)

The top five most voted candidates were elected to the position of Council Member. Both Tsar Stefan I and President Jacob were reelected while King Asher I lost his position. The recently elected Council Members then went and vote for one of the Council Members to be elected Chairman of the Micronational Assembly. Commander Hunt of Faltree received 3 votes from the five Council Members becoming the ninth Chairman of the Micronational Assembly. The results of the elections will come into effect on August 1, 2020 at 12:00am (EST).

Flag of South Yeno

On July 31, 2020, The Great Lawl Reich and the Kingdom of Herzetia made a treaty transferring sovereignty of the South Yeno Territory from Herzetia to the Great Lawl Reich. South Yeno is located in Rhode Island, south of New Slin, formerly called North Yeno.

South Yeno was a Territory of Herzetia from December 15, 2019 when it was given to Herzetia from the United Ocean States. King Asher I announced that he might dissolve Herzetia on Herzetia's Discord server. Tsar Stefan I asked if the Great Lawl Reich could have South Yeno, to which King Asher I agreed. The Treaty of South Yeno was signed by both Monarchs, transferring sovereignty of South Yeno to the Great Lawl Reich.

South Yeno currently has two citizens, increasing the population of the Great Lawl Reich to five. As of now, South Yeno has no Government set up, having it directly ruled by the Crown. The anthem of South Yeno is the Hohenfriedberger Marsch, making South Yeno the only territory in the Great Lawl Reich with an anthem as of now.

Sixth Anniversary of the Great Lawl Reich

Today marks the sixth anniversary of the independence of the Great Lawl Reich. The Great Lawl Reich continues to grow, and recently establishing two new alliances and a new territory.

On December 20, 2019, the Great Lawl Reich makes an alliance with the United Provinces of Natlin. The agreement was that both nations will recognize each other as sovereign states and to defend each other in an act of war. This was the first formal alliance that the Great Lawl Reich has made.

The Alliance between the Great Lawl Reich and Natlin.

On January 11, 2020, the Great Lawl Reich makes another alliance with the United Oceans States, now known as Atlantica. The agreement was similar to the alliance made with Natlin.

The Alliance between the Great Lawl Reich and Atlantica.

On January 25, 2020, President Kevin of Atlantica offered to grant the Great Lawl Reich new territory. Tsar Stefan agreed, and the territory was gifted to the Great Lawl Reich on February 14, 2020. The territory was known as North Yeno, and was established as a Transitional Territory. This territory has also given the Great Lawl Reich two new citizens.

On February 16, 2020, Tsar Stefan formally changed the name of North Yeno to the Kyngdom of New Slin. New Slin was made as an Dependency of the Great Lawl Reich. Tsar Stefan proclaimed himself as Kyng of New Slin, taking a second regnal name of Kyng Fyrst. Both English and Classical Slin-Engysh are the official languages of New Slin, although regular English will be primarily used. Tsar Stefan expressed some interest of preserving some elements of the Slinky Empyre, mainly preserving their language. The Government of the Great Lawl Reich has also claimed authority over the Slin-Englysh language.

Flag of New Slin

Coat of Arms of New Slin

Map of New Slin

In recent news, war with the Echlin Empire has ended on February 16, 2020. The Echlin Empire had declared war on the United Oceans States, an ally of the Great Lawl Reich, on February 9, 2020. The Echlin Empire surrendered on February 16, 2020. The terms of their surrender were released the day later, stating that the Echlin Empire will dissolve and some of their people cannot start a new micronation.