Post by Nathan on Jul 24, 2004 17:20:47 GMT -6
Conception ~ August 23, 2002 ~ Natopia is born as a fictional city in the clouds.
First Reorganization ~ September 2002 ~ Natopia is organized into a complex city with a working government.
Second Reorganization ~ October - December 2002 ~ Natopia is reorganized into a micronation: first as the Natopian Alliance, then the Supreme Sovereign State of Natopia, and then finally the Supreme Sovereign States of the Natopian Alliance.
Internet Awakening ~ December 2002 - February 2003 ~ Natopia learns of and joins several internet micronational organizations. Changes name to Supreme Sovereign Republic of Natopia and creates even more detailed government. Establishes alliances and friendships with several foreign nations.
Tasneemian Revolution ~ March 2003 - May 2003 ~ Rumors of Prime Minister Tasneem's overthrow of the Grand Chancellor circulate during the most severe period to date of Natopia's decline in popularity and activity.
Summer Awakening ~ June 2003 ~ MP Tasneem's plot is disproved. Natopian activity is increased with the prospect of T-shirts and other products available. Internet site is completly redone and several new micronations approach Natopia for diplomatic recognition. Plans for a one year anniversary party are being thought out for Natopia Day on August 23.
Colonial Expansion Period ~ late July 2003 ~ The colonies of Hazelwood, Belleville, and Fenton are reorganized and expanded into Regions. The Regions of Shepard, Hoheit, and Frieden are dissolved into the new Regions. The new Regions were created to facilitate Natopia's rapid expansion, as a result, the entire St. Louis metro area has been annexed. The First Annual Natopia Day Gala is to be held on the begining of Sovereignty Week, August 17. Celebrations and awards will be part of the festivities.
First Anniversary ~ late August 2003 ~ The capital city of Lindstrom hosts the First Annual Natopia Day Gala to great success. The first year of Natopia is celebrated among officials, citizens, and friends. The Region of Fenton was dissolved and its land added to the Region of Dracoheim, the chancellor of Fenton was installed as chancellor of Dracoheim as a result. The Grand Chancellor's personal pet, Copernicus the lizard, dies of natural causes. Out of memory, the Grand Chancellor dedicates the Copernicus Memorial Animal Habitation. As well as establishing this animal habitation, His Excellency also creates educational benefits such as the Natopian Astronomical Society and the Natopian Gallery of Art and Artifacts.
Second Autumn ~ September 2003 ~ Completely new web site is unveiled. Several citizens express interest in government positions. In a paradoxal turn, Natopia's international involvment has suffered due to the internal attention the Grand Chancellor is giving.
Isolation ~ October 4 -20 2003 ~ Due to internal conflicts and a new citizen crime organization Natopia's foreign relations have been frozen for an undefined time period. The Grand Chancellor is focusing all of his time on improving and maintaining the Republic amidst revolution rumors, continued threats from Emilyland, and general uninterest. On a side note, the Copernicus Memorial Animal Habitation was gifted a female veiled chameleon, named "Andromeda," by His Sovereign Excellency. Natopia will use this isolationist period for inner development and will eventually return to the international scene.
Emergence ~ October 21, 2003 - November 2003 ~ Due to magnificiently fortunate circumstances, most of the problems plagueing Natopia have all but vanished somehow. Natopia has perervered! This freezing and isolation of Natopia was the worst period Natopia has experienced thus far. A peace treaty is being worked out between Natopia and Emilyland, and Olgaria has all but dissolved. An amendment is being discussed by the Grand Quorom for ratification that will eventually expand the Senate's powers. The only dissenting voice is the Grand Judge, who beleives such an amendment would undermine her authority in the government. Unfortunatly, all of the Grand Qourom must agree for an amendment to be ratified, and this amendment is absolutly necessary. The Grand Chancellor will be trying to convince the Grand Judge to change her vote, otherwise the Natopian Senate will be grossly underpowered.
Korhal Interaction Period ~ December 2003 ~ One of Natopia's closest allies, Korhal, approached the Grand Chancellor with the prospect of a merger. Feeling a merger may not benefit both nations, His Sovereign Excellency suggested a close confederation and the Korhal - Natopia Confederation was created. Initial government structure consists of several ambassadors from each nation discussing the permanent government of the confederation.
Imperial Reorganization ~ January 9, 2004 ~ The Supreme Sovereign Republic of Natopia's constitution was Redrafted by the Grand Chancellor, resulting in a slightly modified constitution and a new name, the Soverign Imperial Republic if Natopia. The new constitution grants the Senate clearly defined powers, as well as the judicial branch, military branch, and most noticeably, the Regional governments. A slight change in Regional and military doctrine allows the Grand Chancellor to send the Natopian Defense Force as an occupational force into non-Natopian territory. Once occupied the territory may be granted Regional status and be admitted into the Republic. This change reflects the inclusion of the word "imperial" in the new national name. As an Imperial Republic, Natopia more truely resemblies what it actually is, a unique mixture of absolutism and democracy.
Second Imperial Reorganization ~ April 2004 ~ Feeling that the Imperial Republic was too large to legitimatly lay any claims over, the Grand Chancellor began to Redraft the constitution to establish Natopia's territroy as Protectorates. These small political divisions are the land owned by a Citizen of Natopia. Protectorates are still organized into the two existing Regions, Hazelwood and Lochhatonia, so that the Regions may send Senators to the Grand Natopian Senate. More importantly Natopia joins the International Association and becomes allies with it's founding member, the Republic of West Overbrook. Feeling a renewed interest in intermicronational politics, the Grand Chancellor works closely with the IA's Interim Prime Minister, Zachary Klaas, to promote the IA to other micronations and internally grow the organization.
External Blossoming ~ May 2004 - Late June 2004 ~ The Grand Chancellor is appointed IA Minister of External Affairs, becomes a citizen of the IA, establishes diplomacy with Republic of Lavalon after the overthrow of their monarchy, becomes a citizen of Lavalon, establishes a treaty with Imperial Republic of Shireroth, Natopia voices interest in the 2004 Intermicronational Olympics, and participates in the Micronational Flag Tour. On June 11, 2004, the second draft of the constitution is signed and becomes the governing document of the Republic.
First Reorganization ~ September 2002 ~ Natopia is organized into a complex city with a working government.
Second Reorganization ~ October - December 2002 ~ Natopia is reorganized into a micronation: first as the Natopian Alliance, then the Supreme Sovereign State of Natopia, and then finally the Supreme Sovereign States of the Natopian Alliance.
Internet Awakening ~ December 2002 - February 2003 ~ Natopia learns of and joins several internet micronational organizations. Changes name to Supreme Sovereign Republic of Natopia and creates even more detailed government. Establishes alliances and friendships with several foreign nations.
Tasneemian Revolution ~ March 2003 - May 2003 ~ Rumors of Prime Minister Tasneem's overthrow of the Grand Chancellor circulate during the most severe period to date of Natopia's decline in popularity and activity.
Summer Awakening ~ June 2003 ~ MP Tasneem's plot is disproved. Natopian activity is increased with the prospect of T-shirts and other products available. Internet site is completly redone and several new micronations approach Natopia for diplomatic recognition. Plans for a one year anniversary party are being thought out for Natopia Day on August 23.
Colonial Expansion Period ~ late July 2003 ~ The colonies of Hazelwood, Belleville, and Fenton are reorganized and expanded into Regions. The Regions of Shepard, Hoheit, and Frieden are dissolved into the new Regions. The new Regions were created to facilitate Natopia's rapid expansion, as a result, the entire St. Louis metro area has been annexed. The First Annual Natopia Day Gala is to be held on the begining of Sovereignty Week, August 17. Celebrations and awards will be part of the festivities.
First Anniversary ~ late August 2003 ~ The capital city of Lindstrom hosts the First Annual Natopia Day Gala to great success. The first year of Natopia is celebrated among officials, citizens, and friends. The Region of Fenton was dissolved and its land added to the Region of Dracoheim, the chancellor of Fenton was installed as chancellor of Dracoheim as a result. The Grand Chancellor's personal pet, Copernicus the lizard, dies of natural causes. Out of memory, the Grand Chancellor dedicates the Copernicus Memorial Animal Habitation. As well as establishing this animal habitation, His Excellency also creates educational benefits such as the Natopian Astronomical Society and the Natopian Gallery of Art and Artifacts.
Second Autumn ~ September 2003 ~ Completely new web site is unveiled. Several citizens express interest in government positions. In a paradoxal turn, Natopia's international involvment has suffered due to the internal attention the Grand Chancellor is giving.
Isolation ~ October 4 -20 2003 ~ Due to internal conflicts and a new citizen crime organization Natopia's foreign relations have been frozen for an undefined time period. The Grand Chancellor is focusing all of his time on improving and maintaining the Republic amidst revolution rumors, continued threats from Emilyland, and general uninterest. On a side note, the Copernicus Memorial Animal Habitation was gifted a female veiled chameleon, named "Andromeda," by His Sovereign Excellency. Natopia will use this isolationist period for inner development and will eventually return to the international scene.
Emergence ~ October 21, 2003 - November 2003 ~ Due to magnificiently fortunate circumstances, most of the problems plagueing Natopia have all but vanished somehow. Natopia has perervered! This freezing and isolation of Natopia was the worst period Natopia has experienced thus far. A peace treaty is being worked out between Natopia and Emilyland, and Olgaria has all but dissolved. An amendment is being discussed by the Grand Quorom for ratification that will eventually expand the Senate's powers. The only dissenting voice is the Grand Judge, who beleives such an amendment would undermine her authority in the government. Unfortunatly, all of the Grand Qourom must agree for an amendment to be ratified, and this amendment is absolutly necessary. The Grand Chancellor will be trying to convince the Grand Judge to change her vote, otherwise the Natopian Senate will be grossly underpowered.
Korhal Interaction Period ~ December 2003 ~ One of Natopia's closest allies, Korhal, approached the Grand Chancellor with the prospect of a merger. Feeling a merger may not benefit both nations, His Sovereign Excellency suggested a close confederation and the Korhal - Natopia Confederation was created. Initial government structure consists of several ambassadors from each nation discussing the permanent government of the confederation.
Imperial Reorganization ~ January 9, 2004 ~ The Supreme Sovereign Republic of Natopia's constitution was Redrafted by the Grand Chancellor, resulting in a slightly modified constitution and a new name, the Soverign Imperial Republic if Natopia. The new constitution grants the Senate clearly defined powers, as well as the judicial branch, military branch, and most noticeably, the Regional governments. A slight change in Regional and military doctrine allows the Grand Chancellor to send the Natopian Defense Force as an occupational force into non-Natopian territory. Once occupied the territory may be granted Regional status and be admitted into the Republic. This change reflects the inclusion of the word "imperial" in the new national name. As an Imperial Republic, Natopia more truely resemblies what it actually is, a unique mixture of absolutism and democracy.
Second Imperial Reorganization ~ April 2004 ~ Feeling that the Imperial Republic was too large to legitimatly lay any claims over, the Grand Chancellor began to Redraft the constitution to establish Natopia's territroy as Protectorates. These small political divisions are the land owned by a Citizen of Natopia. Protectorates are still organized into the two existing Regions, Hazelwood and Lochhatonia, so that the Regions may send Senators to the Grand Natopian Senate. More importantly Natopia joins the International Association and becomes allies with it's founding member, the Republic of West Overbrook. Feeling a renewed interest in intermicronational politics, the Grand Chancellor works closely with the IA's Interim Prime Minister, Zachary Klaas, to promote the IA to other micronations and internally grow the organization.
External Blossoming ~ May 2004 - Late June 2004 ~ The Grand Chancellor is appointed IA Minister of External Affairs, becomes a citizen of the IA, establishes diplomacy with Republic of Lavalon after the overthrow of their monarchy, becomes a citizen of Lavalon, establishes a treaty with Imperial Republic of Shireroth, Natopia voices interest in the 2004 Intermicronational Olympics, and participates in the Micronational Flag Tour. On June 11, 2004, the second draft of the constitution is signed and becomes the governing document of the Republic.