Terry I, Emperor of Austenasia
| His Imperial Majesty Terry I | |||||
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| Emperor of Austenasia Pater Patriae | |||||
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| 1st Emperor of Austenasia | |||||
| Reign | 20 September 2008 – 16 February 2010 | ||||
| Coronation | 20 May 2009 | ||||
| Predecessor | Throne established | ||||
| Successor | Esmond III | ||||
| Mayor of Wrythe | |||||
| Assumed office 10 February 2017 | |||||
| Born | 16 May 1961 Coulsdon, United Kingdom  | ||||
| Spouse | HIH Empress Margaret | ||||
| Issue | Jonathan I Caroline, Crown Princess of Austenasia | ||||
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| House | Austen | ||||
| Father | David Austen | ||||
| Mother | Emperor Mother Bette | ||||
| Religion | Christian (Methodist) | ||||
| Occupation | Gardener | ||||
HIM Emperor Terry I, now known as HIH Emperor Father Terry, is Head of the House of Austen and a member of the Imperial Family of Austenasia. He reigned as the first Monarch of the Empire of Austenasia from the Empire's Declaration of Independence on 20 September 2008 until his abdication on 16 February 2010, and is father to the currently reigning Emperor Jonathan I. The now Emperor Father currently holds office as Mayor of Wrythe and as Captain of the Imperial Guard.
Although his son Jonathan I is constitutionally designated as the official Founder of Austenasia, Terry's position as Austenasia's first Emperor and his role in co-founding the country have been officially recognised since May 2021 with the unique title of Pater Patriae, or "Father of the Nation".
Early life
Terry was born on 16 May 1961 in Coulsdon to David and Bette Austen. He was the younger brother of three sisters, Their Imperial Highnesses the Princesses Christine, Pauline and Julie. In 1989, he married his wife, Margaret, and in 1994 they had their first child, Jonathan. In 1998 Terry and Margaret had a second child, Caroline, and moved house in January 2004 to what is now the Imperial Residence.
In September 2008, the family considered declaring independence from the United Kingdom on the basis of national self-determination, reasoning that their family possessed all those characteristics which are usually used to define a nation (a common language, religion, culture and ethnic background, and living in the same territory). Terry was declared Emperor, and officially ascended to the Throne on 20 September 2008, the date on which the Empire of Austenasia declared independence.
Emperor of Austenasia
Emperor Terry I was the head of a constitutional monarchy in which the Emperor had the ability to hold substantial power. Despite this, said powers were exercised only on the advice of the Prime Minister, his son Crown Prince Jonathan. Although Terry was enthusiastic about the idea of his family having its own sovereign state, he saw his role as mostly being to supervise and guide his son's running of the country, and did not want to have to be too heavily involved in the day-to-day administration himself.
Using his own personal income he helped the country to stay strong during an economic depression, and encouraged the maintaining of democracy throughout the Empire. Although initially opposed to the annexation of South Kilttown on the basis that "Austenasia is for the Austens", his decision to approve the idea signified a shift in the position of the Austenasian government towards an inclusivity that ultimately led to a huge expansion of the Empire's population and territory under his son. Terry once personally entered conflict in defence of Austenasia during the Skirmish of the Treasury; so far the only reigning Monarch to have led the Austenasian Army into combat.
Abdication
See main article: Terry I abdication crisis
On 15 February 2010, following a small row with other members of the Imperial Family, Emperor Terry I announced that he wanted no more to do with the running of the country and that he was abdicating. Although tempers were that day running high and the announcement was made purely on the spur of the moment, an abdication is irreversible. He was succeeded by the Second in Line to the Throne, the Duke of Highland, who had been placed in the line of succession by an Act of Parliament in what was intended to be a ceremonial honour.
Post-abdication life
After his abdication, Terry held the title of "Sir" despite losing all Austenasian heraldic and noble titles, as he had been appointed a Knight Grand Commander of the Holy Military Order of Saint Polycarpus by Niels I of Flandrensis. He was also later appointed a Knight Companion of the Glorious Order of St. John in the 2010 Independence Day Honours by his successor Esmond III. During the Austenasian Civil War that his abdication ultimately brought about, Terry expressed personal support for his daughter Princess Caroline early on in the conflict, but later declared himself neutral, and voted to abstain on the Austenasian Monarchical Referendum.
Between 19 December 2010 and 31 March 2011, Terry was an appointed Counsellor of State due to the state of emergency the Empire was under for most of that time which had been declared at the start of the War of the Orlian Reunification. During his time in the role, Terry gave joint Imperial Consent to Acts 141, 143 and 144.
On 17 August 2011, Terry enlisted in the Austenasian Army and was appointed commanding officer of Cohors I Esmonda, gaining the rank of Tribune, and on 1 January 2013 was appointed that year's Second Consul. He assumed the title Emperor Father and the style of Imperial Highness upon his son's ascension to the Throne on 20 January 2013 as Emperor Jonathan I, and was made Duke of Davidopia on 4 May later that year. The following year, he was appointed a Privy Counsellor on 12 March upon the foundation of the Privy Council.
In February 2017, Terry stood for election as Mayor with no competition in the Wrythe local election, and was elected Mayor of Wrythe with 100% of the vote, taking office on 10 February. As Mayor, he declared St George the patron saint of Wrythe on 6 July 2017, and was appointed Legate of Legio I Britannica the following day.
Terry lost his positions within the Austenasian Army on 17 June 2020 due to the reforms enacted by the Armed Forces Act 2020. However, on 25 July the following month he was appointed Captain of the Imperial Guard by Jonathan I.
In celebration of his sixtieth birthday and in recognition of his unique role in the life and history of the nation, he was granted the title Pater Patriae ("Father of the Nation") on 16 May 2021 by an Imperial Edict of Jonathan I. The decision to grant this title had also been approved by the Prime Minister, the two Consuls (Augusta and Princeps Senatus, respectively) and by a vote of the House of Representatives, in order to present the title as a birthday present from the Emperor and People of Austenasia.
Personal information
Emperor Father Terry is a baptised Christian, sometimes attending the nearby Carshalton Methodist Church. He has interests in golf, fishing, cars, and dogs. He owned two bullmastiffs, Rose and Edd, between 2006-2014 and 2009-2017 respectively, the former of whom he named the Order of the Bullmastiff after.
Terry has worked as a self-employed gardener since 1999, having previously held a career in security. He is a firm believer in social equality, describing himself as "holding a social conscience", and is a supporter of the British Labour Party.
In popular culture
Terry starred in Cool Barbie, ATP's flagship sci-fi series, as Ken the Elder - a human protector of the toys' kingdoms - in Cool Barbie IV - The Uprising (2009) and Cool Barbie VIII - Plan of the Scourge (2014), as well as having minor roles as a voice actor in the same two episodes, voicing the Royal Guards in the former and General White in the latter. He later voiced the Duck in the Christmas minisode (2020).
Ancestry
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Titles, styles, honours and arms
Titles and styles
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- 16 May 1961 - 20 September 2008: Terry Austen
- 20 September 2008 - 20 December 2008: HRH Emperor Terry I
- 20 December 2008 - 10 January 2009: HM Emperor Terry I
- 10 January 2009 - 16 February 2010: HIM Emperor Terry I
- 16 February 2010 - 18 September 2010: Sir Terry Austen
- 18 September 2010 - 17 August 2011: Sir Terry Austen, KCJ
- 17 August 2011 - 20 January 2013: Tribune Sir Terry Austen, KCJ
- 20 January 2013 – present: HIH Emperor Father Terry
Honours
Knight Grand Commander of the Holy Military Order of St. Polycarpus, 15 July 2009
Knight Companion of the Glorious Order of St. John, 18 September 2010- Knight of Edd in the Order of the Bullmastiff, 20 September 2014
- Knight Imperial of the Order of Saint Constantine, 21 May 2016
Knight Most Exalted of the Order of the Daisy, 19 September 2017- Knight Protector of the Crown Princess, 6 September 2018
- Pater Patriae, 16 May 2021
Kouropalates of Imvrassia, 22 May 2021
Grand Cross of the Most Illustrious Royal Order of the Crown of Vishwamitra, 8 June 2021 (order extinct on 24 October 2022)- Recipient of the Commemorative Medal of the First Anniversary of the Vishwamitran Monarchy, 8 June 2021
- Commemorative Medal of the Crystal Jubilee of the Foundation of Vishwamitra, 15 April 2022
Knight of the Order of the Meerkat, 5 November 2022- Grand Cordon of the Most Esteemed Supreme Order of the Hibiscus, 6 November 2022
Arms
| Notes | The Emperor Father's personalised standard is that of the Monarch with a label and an emblem for difference. |  |
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| Adopted | 2011, updated 2017 | |
| Escutcheon | Quarterly 1st and 4th the Austenasian Star 2nd the coat of arms of Carshalton 3rd argent a Chi-Rho gules. | |
| Other elements | The whole differenced by a label of five points sable, second and fourth charged with a lion rampant or, with a laurel wreath vert as emblem and the arms of the House of Austen as an inescutcheon. | |
| Symbolism | As with the Imperial Standard of Austenasia. The first and fourth quarters are the flag of the Empire, the second the coat of arms of the British town from which Austenasia declared independence, and the third represent both the Christian and Western Roman heritage of the Empire. The coat of arms of the House of Austen was added by Imperial Edict in July 2017 to represent Terry's position as Head of the House of Austen. | |
As of the Emperor Father's induction into the Supreme Order of the Hibiscus on 6 November 2022, he has also been entitled to the following armorials:
Heraldic banner
Coat of arms
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Military commands
- Air Chief Marshal of the Imperial Air Force (honorary): 11/10/2009 - 16/2/2010
- Grand Admiral of the Imperial Navy (honorary): 11/10/2009 - 16/2/2010
Commander of the Quiet Area Pathway (honorary): 23/11/2010 - 23/7/2014- Tribune of Cohors I Esmonda: 17/8/2011 - 17/6/2020
- Commander of the Middle Playground (honorary): 8/9/2014 - 23/7/2018
- Legate of Legio I Britannica: 7/7/2017 - 17/6/2020
- Captain of the Imperial Guard: 25/7/2020
| Preceded by: First |
Longest reigned Monarch of Austenasia Held record from 20 September 2008 - 16 July 2011 |
Succeeded by: Esmond III |
Terry I, Emperor of Austenasia Born: 16 May 1961
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| Preceded by David Austen |
Head of the House of Austen 20 May 2008 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Austenasian Royalty | ||
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| Preceded by Throne established Elizabeth II as Queen of the United Kingdom |
Emperor of Austenasia 20 September 2008 – 16 February 2010 |
Succeeded by HIM Emperor Esmond III |
| Imperial Titles | ||
| Preceded by HI&RH Archduke Otto as de jure Imperator |
De facto Imperator Occidentis 20 September 2008 – 16 February 2010 with HI&RH Archduke Otto as de jure Imperator |
Succeeded by Imperator Caesar Esmond Augustus as de facto Imperator HI&RH Archduke Otto as de jure Imperator |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Office established |
Mayor of Wrythe 10 February 2017 - present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Rushymian titles | ||
| Preceded by Vacant Last holder unknown, c. 2000 |
Commander of the Quiet Area Pathway 23 November 2010 - 23 July 2014 |
Succeeded by HIH Eritoshi, Countess of Memphis |
| Preceded by Midget Fuhrer Thomas |
Commander of the Middle Playground 8 September 2014 - 23 July 2018 |
Succeeded by Vacant |
| Noble titles | ||
| Preceded by Region created |
1st Archduke of Inner Austenasia 31 January 2009 - 16 February 2010 |
Succeeded by HIH Crown Prince Jonathan |
| Preceded by Duchy created |
1st Duke of Highland 21 February 2009 - 14 October 2009 |
Succeeded by HIM Emperor Esmond III |
| Preceded by Duchy created |
1st Duke of Davidopia 4 May 2013 - present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Peerage granted |
Marquess of Coulsdon 16 September 2017 - present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Non-political Austenasian offices | ||
| Preceded by Office established |
Crown Steward of Imperial Wrythe 18 July 2009 - present with HIH Emperor Mother Margaret (18 July 2009 - ) HIM Emperor Esmond III (16 February 2010 - 20 September 2011) HIM Emperor Declan I (19 December 2010 - 20 January 2013) HIM Emperor Jonathan I (20 January 2013 - ) HI&SH Empress Hannah (3 February 2022 - ) |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Office established |
Sheriff of Wrythe Public Park 18 July 2009 - present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Imperator Caesar Declan Augustus and Jonathan Nobilissimus Caesar |
Consul of the Empire of Austenasia 2013 with Carolina Kingsnorthus |
Succeeded by Eritoshi Augusta and Imperator Caesar Jonathan Augustus |
| Preceded by Office established HI&MH Crown Prince Jonathan as Chief Ambassador |
Ambassador to Indonesia 20 October 2010 - 2 November 2010 |
Succeeded by Vacant HI&MH Crown Prince Jonathan as Chief Ambassador |