Kalistani Major History

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HIM Emperor Fredrick I Ananto crowned Emperor of Ananto and Kalistan
For the First time since mid 3700's Kalistan has a Sitting Emperor
Kaliburg, Ananto
February 1, 5149


Fredrick I, Emperor of Ananto and Kalistan

The National Assembly has turned over formal executive and State Authority to the newly Crowned Emperor, His Imperial Might Emperor Fredrick I Ananto, who was formally elected to the Office on September 1, 5148. This date completes the first stage of transitioning the former Republic of Kalistan to the Empire of Kalistan and Ananto. In addition to the Imperial Throne, the new Emperor, formerly known as Fredrick Guerra, 25, the Emperor receives a number of other titles, as per the Enabling Acts. He is named Grand Duke of Kalistan and Duke of Ananto, Head of a revitalized House of Ananto, Official Head of State and De Jure head of Government (though due to a small concession, will exercise this authority through the Leader of the Majority in the National Assembly), Commander in Chief of the Regular Forces of Kalistan, Defender of the Constitution and Guarantor of the Anantonese Ocean and Ananto Strait. He will also head a secret knightly society known as "The Order of the Gray Smoke", which will consist of the Emperor, the Crown Prince or Princess, when one should be born, and no more than 45 of the Emperor's closest advisors and companions.

Below is the Address made by the Emperor on the occasion of his coronation:

"By the consent of the People, and in their name, we humbly and graciously accept the responsibility that has been place upon our shoulders, and with great reverence for our nation's ancient traditions, step forth with great fear, but also great optimism, into the role and Duties of the Emperor of Kalistan and Ananto. It is our task to provide stability and order to our Realm, to avoid political extremism to any pole of the political compass at all costs, and to serve all people in our Dominion. To this end, we have asked the National Assembly to legislate in our name, conceding to our approbation or disapprobation, leveled in all cases for the Good of the People and for the Good of Kalistan. We seek to uphold Brethrenist Testimonies of Simplicity, Peace, Equality, Integrity and Stewardship in our entire Policy, and will stress these when working with our elected Legislators. We seek to live in peace and tranquility with our neighbors, to see the world, and meet all the wonderful variety of people who inhabit our amazing planet. We hope to see economic prosperity at home, cultural growth and technological innovation, respect for the liberties of Individuals, and a continued open door toward visitors and immigrants of all nations to Kalistan. We thank the people of Kalistan for welcoming us and making us feel accepted as we complete this first phase of transition, and begin our temporary administration, governed as it is by the mortality of man. In Vino Veritas, May Kalistan live forever and serve as a beacon to our neighbors and the world."

The Emperor has formally begun setting up his Imperial Residence in Eveari. He will dwell in the coastal city, ancient seat of Emperors, and will commute as needed to Kaliburg for royal business. "The Institutionalist Leaders thought this was a good idea," said Institutionalist spokeswoman Lana Ayers. "Kaliburg is a huge town and the security mindset needed to allow the Emperor and his family, whenever that happens, to live in peace and safety in Kaliburg, would force significant disruption to life in the Capital. Eveari is, on the other hand, a small town and can be much easier secured, to allow the Emperor and especially his family to live a far more normal life and be far less disruptive to the lives of others in the vicinity.

The next steps for the Emperor are to begin naming Dukes and Duchesses to govern the newly created Duchies. On top of this, the Emperor will need to get married- The lack of an Heir is now an occasion for a succession crisis. Meanwhile, the National Assembly has more technical aspects of the rising monarchy to work out, including the adoption of a new Flag. Most changes are fairly widely supported by the people of Kalistan, and there has been no significant protests across the country.