The Story of Us

Aug 20, 2016 (Birth of Aeternia) - The Empire of Aeternia is born under the rule of Emperor AP I. He declares the nation as a sovereign state from its surrounding country.

Mar 10, 2018 - Emperor AP I announces the micronation’s presence on the YouTube platform. He assures that an Internet presence will be utilized to hear the voice and feedback of its citizens

Mar 11, 2018 - Emperor AP I announces the citizen count rose from 1 to 25 and declares this as a sign for the immense growth to come to the nation. He also offers up several integral identifiers of its budding national identity to a citizen vote, including national animal, holiday, anthem, and flag.

Mar 20, 2018 - Emperor AP I demonstrates the first science experiment of the Empire’s history. It is shown as a light diffraction device that demonstrates how light splits.

Mar 22, 2018 - Emperor AP I declares the national animal to be the owl. He also presents the national flag, which he decrees will remain till the end of time. The Emperor also announces a proposal of alliance from The People’s Republic of Parkastopia, warning the people of Parkastopia that any injustices done unto Aeternia will be met with swift retaliation.

Mar 28, 2018 (Aeternian-Parkastopian Alliance) - Emperor AP I declared an official declaration of friendship between the People’s Republic of Parkastopia and the Empire of Aeternia. This alliance was sealed in a formal meeting in which the Emperor traveled to meet with General Secretary Parker Berzett on Parkastopian territory.

Apr 11, 2018 - Emperor AP I declares the creation of the Aeternian Imperial Records System, a setup in which Aeternians can submit national records. The Emperor then proceeds to set the first record for “Longest Peppermint Throw” with a distance of 108 in. into a 1.75 in. box.

May 9, 2018 - Emperor AP I announces the citizen count to have doubled to 50 Aeternians.

Jun 4, 2018 - Emperor AP I leads the nation in its first State of the Empire Address. The contents of which are as chronologically follows:

Population grows to 58 citizens
Announcement of 2nd Summit with General Secretary Parker Berzett of Parkastopia
Potential new industry to be announced during 2nd Summit
Public apology for the removal of an Aeternian Science video
Announcement of Empire TV to represent the culture of the Empire

Jun 18, 2018 - Emperor AP I announces that he will be interviewing Mr. Marcus Ruiz Evans, the founder of the California Secession movement. The Emperor then announces the possibility of a national snail breeding industry, with the first snail being dubbed Gary.

Dec 18, 2018 - Emperor AP I presents a national address from the Parkastopian General Secretary Parker Berzett, who gives words of thanks and appreciation for the alliance between the two micronations.

Dec 22, 2018 - Emperor AP I returns to Parkastopia to discuss trade, economics, and general micronationalstic politics in the 2nd Summit.

Feb 17, 2019 - Emperor AP I announces the Empire’s new Patreon, a system that allows citizens to donate directly to its economy similar to a bond system.

Dec 30, 2019 - Emperor AP I begins constructing the Empire’s capitol building.

Jan 16, 2020 - The Empire of Aeternia’s first ministry is established. Emperor AP I appoints Minister Haddaway to preside over New Maryland, or the Northern Aeternian territory.

Jan 17, 2020 - Emperor AP I announces that 500 citizens have joined the Aeternian Empire since its conception.

Feb 8. 2020 - Emperor AP I announces the dissolving of the Ministry of New Hampshire due to a lost of interest from Minister Haddaway.

Feb 29, 2020 - Emperor AP I concludes the construction of the capitol building of the Empire of Aeternia.

Mar 15, 2020 - Emperor AP I announces the recognition of the Aeternian Beaches as a national landmark of the Empire.

Mar 27, 2020 - Emperor AP I announces the citizen population to have reached 600 citizens of the Empire.

Mar 29, 2020 - Emperor AP I declares a new industry in a metal forge crafted upon the Aeternian Empire.