Operation Tordesillas — Official Report and Visual Documentation Released
Persenburg, 02 September 2025 — The Imperial and Royal Government of Karnia-Ruthenia, through the Imperial General Headquarters, is pleased to announce the successful completion of Operation Tordesillas, a groundbreaking amphibious military endeavour conducted on 12 July 2025 on Cardoso Island, Cananéia, Brazil. This operation represents the first recorded amphibious landing ever executed by any micronational military force, marking a historic milestone in our martial and exploratory endeavours.
According to the official report published by the Government of Karnia-Ruthenia, the operation achieved all its objectives with commendable efficiency and valor. The strategic landing demonstrated the professionalism and readiness of our armed forces and underscored the Empire’s commitment to innovation in military capabilities.
In furtherance of transparency and to afford both citizens and international observers a firsthand account of Operation Tordesillas, the Imperial General Headquarters has released a video presentation featuring exclusive imagery from the landing. This visual dossier complements the formal report and provides an irrefutable record of the operation’s execution and scope.
The Imperial and Royal Government of Karnia-Ruthenia reaffirms its steadfast dedication to transparency, martial excellence, and the advancement of national prestige. Citizens and allied entities are hereby invited to review both the detailed report and the accompanying visual documentation to witness this historic achievement.
For additional information, further inquiries, or official commentary, members of the press and the public are encouraged to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ascendancy – January to July 2025
From the assertion of sovereignty and cultural magnificence to diplomatic distinction and humanitarian service, the first half of 2025 has unfolded as a golden chapter in the history of the Karno-Ruthenian Empire. Emboldened by strong leadership and guided by a sense of mission, the Empire has strengthened its global presence while deepening national pride and civic virtue.
The year opened with a firm geopolitical statement. On 11 January, the Empire formally denounced the Treaty of Masbahá, effectively asserting the independence of the territory of Takia, a move that underscored the Empire’s enduring commitment to national self-determination.
Shortly after, on 23 January, the Empire became a voting member of the Micronational Hall of Excellence, joining the ranks of the world’s most respected and influential micronations.
Cultural diplomacy made its presence felt when, on 30 January, the Emperor received postcards from Their Highnesses, the Prince and Princess of Aigues-Mortes, and from His Highness, the Archduke of Duckionary—a warm gesture of enduring friendship among sovereign houses.
A historic event followed on 1 February, when Oscar of Karnia and Sania of Freiburg married under imperial law. Sania became Empress, and for the first time in history, the imperial headship was shared between husband and wife, a profound development in both symbolic and practical governance.
The imperial couple continued their public duties with fervor. On 16 February, the Empress returned to Calvi Fortress after a week in Persenburg, during which they met with citizens around the capital and engaged in cultural activities.
Soon after, on 17 February, the Empire confirmed its second consecutive participation in MICROCON, the world’s foremost micronational summit. Diplomatic recognition and military planning accelerated in tandem. On 20 February, the Imperial Government launched a national campaign to attract volunteers to the Imperial Armed Forces. That same day, Emperor Oscar I was awarded the Grand Cord of the Supreme Order of Sublime Illumination by the sovereign of the Myeong Commonwealth, a distinguished Asian micronation of great cultural refinement.
The next day, on 21 February, the Empire recognized the Sultanate of Huajiangstan, initiating a productive series of relations with Asian micronations.
On 1 March, the Empire’s moral leadership was affirmed when Emperor Oscar I and Prince Brizendine received the Civic Virtue Award from the Republic of Verraland.
March became a month of familial and diplomatic activity. On 21 March, the Emperor traveled to Rio de Janeiro to celebrate the Empress’s birthday with her at Fortress Calvi. On 24 March, the Empress officially celebrated her birthday, surrounded by family and close friends at Fortress Calvi. That same day, she became a full member of all national orders of merit, an honor reflecting her growing role as co-sovereign and public figure.
On 26 March, he held a private meeting with the King of Taslavia, his cousin and fellow sovereign. On 29 March, the Emperor visited the State of Huzul to attend the birthday of his cousin’s daughter, Crown Princess Laura of Huzul, heir to King Eugene and Queen Beatriz.
April began with solemnity and reverence. As Easter approached, the Court of Persenburg entered mourning due the passing of Pope Francis, soon relieved by the joyful announcement of Leo XIV as the new Pope, warmly received by the imperial household.
On 19 April, the Imperial House published official portraits of the Emperors of Karnia and Kings of Pannonia, rendered in the grandiose Pompier-realist style, exemplifying the Empire’s unique cultural identity.
Diplomatic initiatives resumed shortly after. On 21 April, the Empire recognized the Kingdom of Flumenostre, its first Brazilian recognition in six months. The following day, it extended recognition to the Grand Duchy of Hestia.
May brought both institutional consolidation and personal devotion. On 10 May, the Empress returned to Calvi Fortress to spend Mother’s Day with her family, after a week of engagements in Persenburg. On 23 May, the Empress’s Cabinet was formally restructured to handle territorial policies jointly with the Emperor.
Further diplomacy followed swiftly. On 27 May, the Empire recognized the Federation of Koukei and published a concise six-point policy for diplomatic recognition. On 28 May, Cotter Menaceland was recognized.
The month of June opened with great distinction. On 1 June, the Empress assumed command of the Imperial Red Cross, was granted a position in the Academy of Letters, took command of military troops, and was promoted to the rank of Colonel in the Imperial Army, alongside other notable responsibilities.
On 8 June, the Empress visited an agricultural fair in Teresópolis, Brazil, accompanied by her mother, the Dowager Duchess of Calvi, and Countess Neulenburg. A passionate advocate of botany and veterinary science, Her Majesty’s visit exemplified the monarchy’s connection to scientific and rural development. That same day, the Empire recognized the micronation of Chickia, the project of Garrett Gregory Kelley.
On 13 June, the Emperor and Empress were seen attending a charity event at Calvi Fortress, and the Empire recognized the Ootsutsuki People’s Republic Federation, expanding its network in the Asian micronational sphere.
The crowning event of the semester came in late June at MICROCON 2025, where the Empire made its presence felt in historic fashion. The Nemean Games, the micronational equivalent of the Olympics, began on 27 June and Prince Brizendine brought home the silver medal in the 50-meters dash. During MICROCON, the Empire extended recognition to the Republic of New Rubix, the Unitary Republic of Curnon, and the Quackers Kingdom, while deepening relations with the Principality of Sylvestria, the Kingdom of Fergus, and the Cycoldian Imperium.
MICROCON also provided a unique opportunity to renew longstanding friendships with micronational allies such as the Commonwealth of Dracul, the Grand Duchy of Flandrensis, the Republic of Molossia, the Grand Duchy of Westarctica, and the Principality of Aigues-Mortes, the future host of Microcon Europe 2027, an event to which the Empire has already confirmed its participation.
In the midst of this vibrant diplomatic activity, on 28 June, the Empire extended heartfelt congratulations to its friend and ally, the Kingdom of Quinta Velha, on its assumption of a new term as Secretariat-General of the Conference of Santiago, further strengthening a partnership rooted in shared values and strategic collaboration.
As the curtain falls on the first semester of 2025, the Karno-Ruthenian Empire stands elevated—strengthened by diplomacy, crowned in cultural glory, and steadfast in its mission. In a world of change, it remains a beacon of continuity, purpose, and imperial dignity.
Hope – August to December 2024
At the end of August, after the much reduced celebrations for Oscar I’s birthday, by the end of the month, Johannis Sauerbronn, the Minister of Justice, was received by the Emperor and was granted the Order of the Three Golden Fleeces, in the presence of Prince Hochbach and Count Szentmária, at a formal dinenr held in Hochbachpalais.
September was received in Court with more calm altough envision the events that would eventually unfold on October. However, on 11 September, the Emperor received a letter, postcards, stamps and banknotes from His Excellency, the President of Obscurium and His Highness, the Archduke of Duckionary, that now are part of the Imperial and Royal Collection.
On 10 October, the Manifesto of Saint Augustine of Anahuác was signed by Oscar I, Ari of Pannonia, Wilhelm I of Taslavia, Eugene of Huzul, Archduke Otto of Karnia and Archduke Pedro. The result of the document was the restablishment of the Anahuác Throne and the creation of Iturbidia, a monarchy to be led by Archduke Otto, Oscar’s I uncle. The intervention in the originally Mexican-based micronation marks to highest peak of the dynastic ambitions of the Imperial House.
Five days later, while the Imperial Court engaged in cultural activities, attending the São Paulo Chamber Music Festival at the Cultura Artística Theater, the Grand Voivode of Temeswaria, Prince Brizendine, visited the imperial territories at the American Northeast. The major – and only – micronational event of the region in years, the tour was a success among nationals, but foreign micronational leaders of the area, especially from the Long Island sector, failed to attend the illustrious visitor, proving a lack of real-life activity in the area.
That same week, the Empire reached its 400th citizenship granted and the Imperial House celebrated the wedding of Archduke Olivier to Tatiana Czelámin. Oscar I, groom’s cousin, granted to the bride the title, style and dignity of an Archduchess of Karnia, and the same for any children born of the union, although with no succession rights.
The month of October, however, ended with sad news: Edward Greiner, former Duke of Romitria and Commander of the VII Army and Knight of the Order of St. Stephen, died.
The whole month of November, however, was full of activities during the Jubilee of Zinc of Oscar I. For more informations for the event, you can read here. On 15 November, the Karaz Cossack Host declared allegiance to the Karno-Ruthenian Emperor.
Also by November, Pembingham’s, the most famous company of the Empire, released their newest product, the Hackberry Mead, bearing the Reichsqualitat – the imperial quality seal. In December, they released their eggnog drink.
On 18 November, the day before Empire Day, the Emperor met the King of Braspor in São Paulo, to align common policies and prepare a meeting during the first semester of 2025. This meeting was, officially, the last engagement of the Jubilee.
December started with the official recognition of the Governorate of Greacia, the most famous Greek micronation, on 05 December.
But the most meaningfull event of December happened from 09 to 11 December: Oscar I made a state visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, hosted by the Minister of the Imperial and Royal Household, the Duchess of Calvi and the Kings of Ebenthal and Luna, the leading micronational figures in the city. It was the first visit by a reigning Karno-Ruthenian monarch to Rio de Janeiro and his Carioca and Fluminense counterparts ever.
Apart the political positive outcomes and the first meeting of the Conference of Santiago in Rio de Janeiro, the visit turned to be of personal nature for the Emperor: Oscar I started a relationship with Duchess Sânia of Calvi, becoming under the terms of law, Archduchess Sânia until their marriage.
At Christmas, His Imperial Majesty delivered his usual speech, this time in two recorded videos, one in Portuguese and other in English. This was the first time it was recorded for Instagram and, until the moment, the most viewed Christmas Speech of Karno-Ruthenian history.
BEM Group manifest regarding the situation in Middle East and its effects within the micronational community
The BEM Group, also sometimes informally referred as the Treaty of BEM Group due the organization derived from the text, is a treaty signed between Karnia-Ruthenia and the Cheskgaryian-Litvarian Commonwealth, in which the signatories acted to promote the collective growth and progress, rooted in the values of peace, freedom, and prosperity.
Manifesto pela Verdade
Embora escreva hoje em capacidade pessoal, também escrevo em nome do governo instituído em Meu nome, bem como em nome do povo ao que orgulhosamente represento. Em virtude de acontecimentos recentes, sou obrigado a publicar uma campanha já conhecida de ódio que deve ser, se não impedida, ao menos conhecida pela comunidade micronacional, para que esta escolha o caminho que deseja trilhar.
Em 2020, o Império se envolveu em divergências com outras micronações brasileiras em virtude de sua visão de micronacionalismo. Ainda hoje, defendemos o modelo derivatista, que é minoritário entre os micronacionalistas brasileiros. Na época, diversas notas de repúdio ao Império foram escritas, muitas delas sem conhecimento dos fatos e usando de expressões pouco educadas, para não mencionar que em alguns casos, foram verdadeiramente criminosas.
Apesar disso, o tempo passou e uma cordial distância foi estabelecida entre os derivatistas e os histórico-simulacionistas. Contudo, uma micronação em particular não desacelerou seus desejos em prejudicar nossa imagem e a daqueles que ousaram se colocar ao lado do Império.
A micronacionalista Marina do Manso, fundadora e liderança do mencionado projeto, antes figura-chave em nossa política nacional, se converteu em verdadeira inimiga da Nação e ao longo dos últimos dois anos, desferiu ataques sem sentido ou justificativa contra o Império, nos acusando de espionagem, ataques cibernéticos, mentiras, hipocrisia, falsidade ideológica e coação moral para fazer amizades com micronacionalistas ao redor do mundo.
Não houve um mês sem este que assina o presente manifesto receber notificações de amigos e colegas sobre os ataques que recebeu, especialmente as ofensas dirigidas não ao monarca, mas ao homem. A imagem de minha família foi vilipendiada incessantemente em grupos de WhatsApp e outros, minha honra atacada diariamente e o Império e meus cidadãos, ofendidos. Nossos aliados no Brasil e no exterior, nas palavras injustas dos apoiadores dessa micronacionalista, são todos marionetes; nossos mais de 300 cidadãos, todos são farsantes.
Fui eu e também meus amigos chamados de bandidos, de conspiradores, de desonestos, de mentirosos, de uma série de outros adjetivos que em benefício da elegância do manifesto, irei me privar de transcrever. Foi Marina do Manso quem capitaneou uma dezena de acusações contra o Setor Brasileiro em geral e contra mim em específico, me chamando de “segregacionista”, “divisionista”, “revisionista”.
A quem se acostuma à mentira, a verdade ofende. Entre Abril de 2020 e meados de Junho de 2021, recebi mensagens de micronacionalistas ao redor do globo, da Europa à Ásia, me perguntando quem é ela e o motivo dela perguntar o motivo deles estabeleceram relações com a Kárnia-Rutênia, como eu os pressionava à terem uma relação amistosa com o Império. Não sem antes, é claro, afirmar que apesar de me respeitar, eu ser uma pessoa divisionista com políticas nocivas.
Isso, poucos dias depois de ser procurado por ela, propondo fazer as pazes e oferecendo e posteriormente insistindo em uma “arbitragem” onde eu deveria, basicamente, concordar que errei em tudo feito ao longo de 2020 e 2021 – basicamente jogar o Tratado de Persenburgo no lixo, ignorar toda a atividade brilhante produzida pelos membros da Conferência de Santiago no período e, diante de minha recusa, Marina do Manso retornou a confundir a discordância dela em relação à mim com política externa, o que em parte garante ao Reino do Manso a má reputação de que desfruta.
Contudo, as notícias mais recentes me causaram profundo desgosto. Um micronacionalista brasileiro, na tarde de ontem, foi abertamente hostilizado por Marina do Manso por ter se juntado ao Império. Segundo a mesma e endossada pelos supostos micronacionalistas que lhe fazem coro, há mais um fantoche em minhas mãos. Em sua cegueira seletiva aliada à imaginação sem limites, ela deixou de enxergar a livre vontade de outro micronacionalista, de outra pessoa. A divergência lhe pareceu uma traição. Ninguém pode discordar de Marina do Manso! Sua atitude? Tentar intimidar alguém em um grupo que ela controla. Coação moral, mentiras e subsequente chantagem emocional – esse é o modus operandi de Marina do Manso para fazer cumprir a sua vontade.
Essa, naturalmente, é apenas uma história. Em seu já longo histórico, além das ofensas que já mencionei aqui, se juntam montagens asquerosas de meus pais e mesmo de meu cachorro circularem em grupos de micronacionalistas brasileiros, acusações de ser “partidário” ao narrar as ações hediondas que esta dá causa, declarações dela de que a Conferência de Santiago só aceitou micronacionalista transgênero para “dizer que tinha apoio feminino”, dentre tantas outras agressões.
Por muito tempo, hesitei em tornar público o que aqui descrevi, e sempre tentei evitar que esta fosse denunciada por temer que seus atos afetassem a imagem do micronacionalismo brasileiro. Mas diante do alcance agora internacional de suas agressões, é preciso dar voz aos agredidos. Se sua micronação foi atacada ou coagida por Marina do Manso e seus asseclas, denuncie.
Se você foi vítima de coação moral, denuncie. Não se cale jamais diante do malfeito alheio. O mal triunfa quando o bom se cala.
Precisamos, urgentemente, escolher que caminho seguiremos como micronacionalistas. Nós vamos aprender a conviver na adversidade ou vamos acatar a agressão como instrumento de política externa e tratativa pessoal?
O Império já escolheu o seu caminho.
The Promise of Roaring Twenties for the Empire
The Roaring Twenties refers to the decade of the 1920s, as a period of prosperity and cultural edge in Western society, emphasizing the period’s social, artistic and cultural dynamism with significant new trends in lifestyle and culture. The spirit of the Roaring Twenties was marked by the feeling of novelty associated with modernity and a break with tradition. Everything seemed possible through modern technology.
These new Roaring Twenties, this time from the following century, find their parallels with the previous one. We started to say goodbye to the horrors of the decade that is now ending and we look ecstatic and hopeful for the future. Regarding the Empire in a specific way, the hope for a bright future is immense and totally justified. The events of this second semester of 2020 position the Empire to think in this way, since the great changes have already begun.
In late June, the Empire signed a treaty of recognition with the Principality of New Luchaber, the Republic of Avinenska and the State of Vishwamitra. On 22 June, during the Mission “Spiritual Astronaut”, the K.R.O.S.A. made astronomical photos of Comet Neowise and the Milky Way, taken from the observatory in Pico do Arieiro, Madeira Island, by the Duke of Libertia, an amazing contribution of the agency. On the same day, the government announced the creation of an official page on Instagram that had prospered since. Among various activities of the Court, the Emperor received officials from the Grand Republic of Delvera and the North American Confederation for a meeting, for the first time. The agenda was about diplomatic, politic and economic approach, in addition to strengthening micronational practice in the American continent and would bring great consequences for the parties of this reunion.
By July, the Ministry of Culture launched initiatives to increase cultural activity and rendered very popular playlists on Spotify (1 and 2). On the following days, on 03 August, the Emperor received representatives from 6 micronations at a meeting of the Conference of Santiago to discuss the creation of common protocols on digital security, integrity of micronational intellectual property, humanitarian rights and economic integration. On 04 August, the Empire revoked the Treaty of Woodland, in the terms of the article XVII of the mentioned document, despite the illegality of the movement of the former ruler of Celyn and formally dissolved the Free Territory of Celyn. The event marked the end of the wishes of the government to expand the Karno-Ruthenian territory. On 05 August, to finish the celebrations for the Empire Day, an unprecedented partnership arised: Wise Up, an English language school in Brazil, offers special conditions for citizens of the Empire who want to learn or improve their language – a major sign of recognition in Brazil and a real demonstration of care to the citizens by the Government by the settle of this agreement.
On 07 August, the Emperor-King, the Emperor of North American Confederation, the Junior King in the Confederation and Mr. Callahan met, and an agreement between the Karnia-Ruthenia and North American Confederation, with the consent of Delvera was completed and set the nation on a brand new course. William I signed the “Act of Abdication” formally relinquishing his position as Emperor and Senior King, appointing Oscar of Karnia-Ruthenia as successor to both positions. Emperor Oscar has agreed to the arrangement and this change enabled stronger ties between the Delvera and Karnia-Ruthenia. Emperor William continued to serve his nation in the private sector and within the Council of Junkers. In addition, the position of Viceroy of the Confederation has been established to allow a more localized rule of law. Mr. Dylan Callahan has been appointed to the position.
A week later, His Majesty received several honors and compliments from the United Provinces of Mauritia, the Kingdom of Legialle, Misberia, State of Vishwamitra and Rino Island for his birthday. Celebrations for Saint Stephen, the patron saint of the Empire, were carried six days later. By the end of the month, with a new order received from the Principality of Sildavia and the creation of two new national holidays – Art Nouveau Day and the Day of Good Deeds, Ruthenia had its administrative divisions reformed. The territorial dimension of Ruthenia was also published: 3.14 square kilometers in private properties acquired by the Imperial Family since when Ruthenia was founded in 2014.
On 01 September, in another great initiative by the Ministry of Culture, the Lichthaus was founded; a place where all the works of Karno-Ruthenian culture and art are collected and exposed, as well as some works of public domain. Also in artistic domain, a new Hofpfalzgraf was appointed, Mr. Lucas Othonsen. At the end of the month, the North American Government and the Emperor had another meeting and new plans were established for the titan of North American micronationalism. After a month of work, the fourth constitution of the North American Confederation reformed the country to become the Occidian Empire and officially start the Oscarine Era. In this renewed frame, several establishments were made, and the most dramatic one was the reestablishment of the worldwide famous armed forces as the Imperial Forces of Defense, recovering the New European Heritage.
In October, when the Emperor was called “unsuspected pioneer of federalism” and “fine diplomat” by the foreign media, receiving several another decorations and honors from all over the world, his works on micropatriology were to be translated to French and spread among French micronationalists, a sign very appreciated by Karno-Ruthenians as a sign not just of appreciation, but also of influence and quality, something unprecedent for Brazilian micronationalists.
In the first half of November, the Empire reached the mark of 300 guaranteed citizenships although some were suspended or revoked over time, but the activity was reduced since the Emperor withdrew to take care of his health in extremely distressing moments that, eventually, have been overcome. In the second half, good and bad moments occurred in quick succession. On 23 November, Karnia-Ruthenia and Occidia signed the Montediszamble Convention; two days later, His Imperial and Royal Highness, Archduke Antonio, father of Archduke Ari and grandfather of His Majesty, the Emperor-King, passed away. The Imperial Court decrees a month of mourning and received notes from several micronations from all over the world in a sign that deeply moved the Imperial Family. On 30 November, the Emperor-King, carried out a joint action with the Imperial Red Cross and made a blood donation. Interviewed after the donation, he reinforces his commitment to the cause, one of the main ones of the Red Cross of Karnia-Ruthenia and that afternoon, afternoon, he visited the Isenland family, who presented the newborn margravine. The family, deeply involved with the community of Greater Persenburg, invited the Emperor to be the godfather of the newly born. They would be raised to dual rank a month later.
In December, the Hofbau, seat of the Monarchy, had its facade decorated for Christmas. With more than 1,500 LED lights, other neighbors of one of the Persenburg’s most important buildings have adhered and decorated their homes, making His Majesty’s address the brightest street in the capital. The Emperor received the representatives of the last meeting of 2020 of the Conference of Santiago and on 16 December, the Imperial Household reported that the Dynasty produced its third monarch: Archduke Guilherme Ítalo, cousin of His Imperial and Royal Apostolic Majesty, the Emperor-King, founded the Kingdom of Taslavia, that became the first nation to join the Imperial Circle, a voluntary association of independent and sovereign states responsible for its own policies, consulting and co-operating in the common interests and in promotion of international understanding.
Ten days later, the first confirmed case of citizen infected with COVID-19. His Highness, the Marquis Alexandro of Grancasa, brother of the Duke of Libertia, contracted the disease and is at rest. The rest of House of Libertia are in prophylactic isolation. On Christmas Eve, with the consent of Council of Junkers, the Emperor declared the cease of hostilities bewteen Occidia and Paragonia. After 10 years and 306 days of conflict, known as Ungerecht War, Occidia concluded the conflict and proclaim its victory and the dissolution of Paragonia. The same day, a Message of Christmas was broadcasted, this time, with a joint message, featuring the Consul of Delvera, Mrs. Hannah Callahan. On 30 December, the Imperial Council, an organ of State distinct from the Throne with the function of advising and assisting the Emperor, had a meeting that lasted two hours and decided that Daugavia will be dissolved at 11:59 pm on 31 December; Horvatia will be transferred to Taslavia through the Treaty of Saint Sylvester and Tsechia will be merged to Karnia.
With so many events, the next decade is approaching with the promise of immense news and a new configuration not only of the Empire or micronationalism, but of the world. And in these turbulent years to come – Roariang Twenties, we embrace hope, because fear, no Karno-Ruthenian knows.
Second Treaty of Nison signed; Cumagne leaves Empire!
After weeks of tension between the King of Cumagne and the Emperor-King, the Second Treaty of Nison was signed and Cumagne is no longer part of the Karnia-Ruthenian Empire after little more than a year of union.
Under the treaty, the Kingdom of Cumagne is again an independent and a recognized nation by Karnia-Ruthenia. The uses of the mutually granted titles and the national symbols designed by the Imperial Academy of Heraldry were maintained.
Now, with Cumagne independent with its 11 citizens, the Empire has only 180 citizens.