Holy Empire of the Kappa

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Holy Empire of the Kappa
河童の聖帝国 (Kappa no Hijiri Teikoku) (Japanese)
The Empire (帝国)
17 March 2021 - present
Flag
Motto: Wenn du Frieden willst, bereite dich auf den Krieg vor.
If you want peace, prepare for war.
Anthem: "Andantino in C Major" by Louis Kohler
StatusActive
CapitalSimurgh
Official languagesEnglish
Other languagesGerman, Japanese
Demonym(s)Kappan
Membership57
GovernmentMonarchy
Area
• Total
0.0271139 km2 (0.0104687 sq mi)
• Water (%)
0
CurrencyKappan yen (1 K¥ = 2.5 USD)
Website
Website defunct, new website WIP

The Holy Empire of the Kappa, more commonly known as the Empire, is a micronation in Southwest Idaho. It is landlocked within the city of Meridian, Idaho and has two territories: the Parklands Territory and the Simurgh Economic Zone. The micronation was founded on 17 March 2021. It is currently active and led by Emperor James I. The monarchy maintains a standing military, comprising of an air force, a navy, and an army. The nation covers 291,852 square feet.

History

2021

The Holy Empire of the Kappa was founded on 17 March 2021 as a concept for an eco-society, to demonstrate the principles of living in tune with the environment. The same day as its founding, the Emperor's brother founded another micronation, the Mariana Trench Alliance. On the same day as both nations' founding, they signed the Treaty of Simurgh, permanently allying the two nations.

2022

TeamValeVRG raid

After reports of a "raid" on the TeamValeVRG Discord server on 29 May 2022, the Kappan Army Special Operations Unit began planning a counter-raid on the attacker or attackers. The mission was successful. A long period of inactivity ended with the Empire's entrance into the Valentia Pact on 24 July 2022.

Kappan Civil War era

The Co-principality of Kappan declared war on the Holy Empire of the Kappa on 5 July 2022. By the next day, 6 July, the Kappan Civil War had ended, with the leaders of the Co-principality abdicating. Immediately after the formal surrender, the Empire's military budget quadrupled. After a while, the Empire returned to inactivity.

End of the Era of Stagnation

The so-called "Era of Stagnation," a long period of inactivity, ended 7 November 2022, when the governmental position of Minister of the Environment was filled and much more activity began. Many other positions were filled in the next few days, followed by a pair of treaties with other micronations.

2023

After a long period of inactivity, the Empire revived itself with a concentration on building intermicronational relationships. After a brief period of interaction with Molossia, the Empire faded back into inactivity. On 10 November 2023, the Holy Empire of the Kappa was formally reestablished and began to develop toward macronational recognition.

2024

In early January 2024, the heaviest snowfall on record paralyzed the surrounding macronational city for three to four days. During this time, the Army mobilized its civil defense battalion and assisted in clearing streets, sidewalks, and other facilities within the Parklands Territory and the Simurgh Economic Zone.

Government restructuring

In mid-February 2024, the Kappan government was restructured by decree of the Emperor. The 2024 Kappan general election is still underway as of 13 February 2024.

Politics and government

After the 2024 government restructuring, the government of the Holy Empire of the Kappa is comprised of the Emperor and four members of the cabinet.

Current government

Position Incumbent(s) Responsibilities
Emperor James I, Emperor of the Holy Empire of the Kappa Lead the nation
Secretary of War awaiting election results Commander of the military
Secretary of State awaiting election results Lead the nation's diplomatic efforts
Secretary of the Interior awaiting election results Oversee the internal order of the Empire
Secretary of the Treasury awaiting election results Manage the nation's treasury

Law and order

Police

After the 2024 government restructuring, the police forces of each territory were placed under the Department of the Interior. Due to nonexistent crime rates within the Empire, the police forces receive very little funding or equipment, rendering them a very ineffective group.

Judicial system

The Kappan judicial system comprises a Supreme Court and the territorial courts of the Simurgh Economic Zone and the Parklands Territory. The judicial system suffers from the same issues as the police force, as crime in the Empire is nonexistent.

Military

The Kappan military comprises of an army, navy, and air force.

Army

The Kappan Army is the most advanced division of the Kappan military, tasked with the defense of Kappan territory and the annexation of new land. The Army annexed the Parklands Territory and participated in the Battle of Arupejo Base and the Kappan Civil War.

Special Forces

The Kappan Army's Special Operations Unit is the elite task group of the Kappan Army. The SOU played a major part in the Kappan victories of the PanterBlue Insurgency and the Kappan Civil War.

Navy

The Kappan Navy exists only on paper as the Empire does not claim any aquatic territory.

Air force

The Kappan Air Force is the largest unit of the Kappan military. Its infrastructure includes Kestrel Air Force Base in the Simurgh Economic Zone and Blue Air Force Base in the Parklands Territory, as well as two remote control aircraft.

Geography and climate

Geography

The Empire exists within a macronational city, resulting in a very level territory. The highest point in the Empire is Felix Point in the southwestern corner of the Parklands. The lowest point is the Charlie Depression in the Simurgh Economic Zone.

Climate

The Empire's climate is semi-arid.

Economy

The Kappan economy is highly productive in comparison to other micronations, with a yearly GDP exceeding 150 Kappan yen, or 375 US dollars.

WIP

Culture and media

National symbols of the Holy Empire of the Kappa

National food Cornbread
National animal Phoenix
National sport Zorbing

Foreign relations

Intermicronational relations

Allies Former Allies Mutual Recognition Informal Relations Unilateral Recognition Enemies/Derecognized War-declared
 Empire of Colvarasia  Republic of ValeVRG  Molossia  Sealand State of Aipamander Rebels Republic of the Corriente (defunct)
Mariana Trench Alliance  Intercontinental Republic of the Americas  Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands  Roscamistan Co-principality of Kappan (defeated)
Members of the Valentia Pact  Salanda

Micronations derecognized by the Holy Empire of the Kappa

Macronational relations

Recognized Unrecognized At War
w:United Nations All members of the United Nations, excepting Russia and Belarus.  Russia
 Kosovo  Belarus
 Taiwan  Donetsk People's Republic
 Hong Kong  Luhansk People's Republic
 Crimea

Macronations derecognized by the Holy Empire of the Kappa

Intermicronational treaties

Treaty Date of Signing Role
Valentia Pact 24 June 2022 Founding member
Augusta Accord 13 November 2023 Signatory