Holy Empire of the Kappa
Holy Empire of the Kappa 河童の聖帝国 (Kappa no Hijiri Teikoku) (Japanese) The Empire (帝国) | |
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17 March 2021 - present | |
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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 | |
Status | Active |
Capital | Simurgh |
Official languages | English |
Other languages | German, Japanese |
Demonym(s) | Kappan |
Membership | 57 |
Government | Monarchy |
Area | |
• Total | 0.0271139 km2 (0.0104687 sq mi) |
• Water (%) | 0 |
Currency | Kappan 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 |
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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.
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.
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Culture and media
National symbols of the Holy Empire of the Kappa
National food | Cornbread |
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National animal | Phoenix |
National sport | Zorbing |
Foreign relations
Intermicronational relations
Allies | Former Allies | Mutual Recognition | Informal Relations | Unilateral Recognition | Enemies/Derecognized | War-declared |
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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
- Roscamistan is derecognized by the Empire for egregious human rights violations.
- The Republic of the Corriente was derecognized by the Empire after expulsion from the Valentia Pact.
- The Co-principality of Kappan, a splinter state, was never recognized by the Empire.
- The State of Aipamander Rebels were derecognized as they were a terrorist group.
Macronational relations
Recognized | Unrecognized | At War |
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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
- Russia is derecognized by the Holy Empire of the Kappa for the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
- Belarus is derecognized by the Empire as it is a vassal state of Russia
- The Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic, as well as Crimea, are considered vassal states of Russia by the Empire.
Intermicronational treaties
Treaty | Date of Signing | Role |
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Valentia Pact | 24 June 2022 | Founding member |
Augusta Accord | 13 November 2023 | Signatory |