Jacobus

Jacobus, (a/k/a Emperor Jacobus, Jacobus Imperator, Jacobus B.S. Kahuneamea, Jacobus Loki), first made his modern micronational appearance on December 10th, 1999. His first posts were titled "Jacobus, successor to Norton I". (This was later clarified in that Jacobus saw himself as sucessor to HIH Norton I in spirit, not as 'Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico".)

Jacobus has been alternately a figure of fun, an arrogant so-and-so, a whipping boy, a freedom fighter and a lightning rod. His self-declared status as "Emperor of Cyberia" landed him in hot water from on end of the microworld to the other. At one time he may very well have lead micronationalism (as a whole) in number of countries he had been banished from.

Recent Citizenships

Jacobus Loki is currently a citizen of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth. He served as Duke of Yardistan and is currently Steward to His Niftiness Kaiser Hasan I.

He recently left the Kingdom of Morovia where he was Minister of Information. In December of 2007, all of his posts mysteriously disappered from the Morovian forum, as well as all posts in the Forum of the Democratic Centre, his Morovian home.

He has resigned from the Federal Republic of Cyberia, in the hopes that his departure might allow the country to explore new opportuntites.

Previous Citizenships

Jacobus had previously been a citizen of:

• The United Imperium of Cognito & Lac Glacei (founder)
• The Imperial Dominion of Cyberia
• The Republic of Jaris (former Minister of War and President)
• Tymaria
• Virtual Commonwealth of Cyberia
• Lac Glacei

He has been a member of the following political parties:

• Groucho-Marxist Party
• Rally for the Imperium
• the Democratic Centre (Morovia)

He has claimed to be the emperor of Cyberia.

Morovian intervention

During the civil war in Morovia, declared himself as Interim Regent, in an attempt to save the throne of the rightful King, Vincent III. When Morovia was reclaimed by Morovians, he recognized their government and withdrew his forces.

Controversy

Gave rise to the term "Jacobist", used as a compliment by his supporters, and as an invective by those disdainful of his satiric style. By Article 5 of the infamous Treaty of Shirekeep, Jacobus explicitly admtted and renounced any claims to Cyberia, Attera or Morovia. He has since abrogated the treaty. The reasons for this include multiple,constant and ongoing alleged violations by citizens of the VCC, including the President and the negotiator. Thus Jacobus' side claim that the VCC negotiated in knowing bad faith.

Jacobus was proud of his collection of alter egos, each created for a specific purpose, or to tell a story or make a point. His detractors claim Jacobus creates aliases in order to affect election results and hide his record. He often claimed control over a number of nations in the manner of Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico. He has often advocated the overthrow of many tyrannical governments in the manner of George W. Bush, President of the United States of America.

In 2004 Jacobus was put on trial in absentia in the High Court of the Solomonic Empire of Attera, under High Judge Benjamin Gray for inciting revolution and posting under a false login. As a sovereign, he did not deign to honor the court with his presence. The case raised issues in Atteran law over the trial of foreign nationals, and of ex post facto applications of the law, along with double jeopardy. The court ruled in favor of ex post facto laws. Jacobus put up no defense, and so was successfully convicted by the court, and sentenced to 90 days exclusion from the Empire. Since he did not go there, the sentence was of no effect.

It was not the first time Jacobus was involved with Attera. Mikel T'zion served a regent of the Jacobus' United Imperium during the Emperor's absence in 2000. He later had a falling out with T'zion over the TYSOG scandal in Tymaria. In 2003 he issued Letters of Marque and Reprisal against the Atteran Empire as one of the micronations who defied him by supporting his archrivals, the Virtual Commonwealth of Cyberia. Jacobus had faded from the active micronational scene on Micras, and the Emperor of Attera was overthrown by his own people. So that feud should be ended.

Later Career

Jacobus was instrumental in compliling the Cyberian Memorial, a listing of Cyberians who were, in his words, "left, were driven out, or just plain couldn't take it anymore."

Emperor Jacobus had accepted the position of Imperator Rex Emeritus during the renewal Lac Glacei. He has also found a new way to express himself on Wikis, writing about the history he has made or witnessed. He holds some unpopular opinions, and frequently has to rewrite and defend his contributions from political rivals.

The continued whithering of both Cybewrias cause many to hope for the final end of the conflict between Jacobus and the VCC.

Jacobus was elected President of the Federal Republic of Cyberia on March 12, 2006, and re-elected twice. He did not seek re-election in the March 2007 elections, and was been succeeded by Tim Dunkin.

Grand Duke Ryan having left Lac Glacei and micronationalism, and finding no one in authority in Lac Glacei or in Cognito, by his authority as Founder and as Emperor Emeritus, Emperor Jacobus on October 17, 2006 resumed personal rule over the territory.

See: http://shireroth2.kuroshiro.net/forum2/viewtopic.php?t=7004 for the consent of Grand Duke Ryan and that of the Kaiseress of Shireroth.

On May 31st, 2007, the former Duchy briefly became a territory of the Federal Republic of Cyberia. After torrential floods and hurricanes battered Federal Cyberia, the FRC withdrew from all overseas territory. As Duke of Yardistan, Jacobus lead a volunteer force to re-occupy Cognito on behalf of Shireroth. In in January of 2008 he was instumental in persuading Shireroth to annex the previous claims of the FRC on Micras.

(Update in process)

Jacobus seems to have moved away from his long term function as micronational troublemaker and lighting rod. How long this will last is not known.

Well, it seems to have lasted until the Babkhan Crisis in Shireroth

282--The Babkhan Crisis--

(NOTE:Some authorites consider this Decree and Imperial Decree 283 to have been invalid. It is included here for the benefit of historians in the future.)

Issued by Steward Jacobus Loki Wed Apr 23, 2008

As Steward of Shireroth, Bearer of the Shield of Honor, I have no choice but to reluctantly take the following actions.

FIRST, Kaiser Hasan I is suspended from power. He has tentatively accepted power in Babkha (see the link below). One who has such power in another nation is a de facto citizen of that nation, and as such cannot be Kaiser of Shireroth. Any attempts to revise Shirerithian law by decree is hereby declared void.

I term this as a suspension, as there are possibilities that could resolve this issue. Until such time, I assume all Imperial power in Shireroth, and ask for the support of the nobles and people of Shireroth.

SECOND, there is a possibility that the coup in Babkha may be illegal. If so, we may be under obligation to assist the legitimate Shah of Babkha. I ask all Dukes to gather their forces as a precaution against all possibilities. I assume command of all Imperial forces.

THIRD, the current MoMA is suspended, pending resolution of the situation.

FOURTH, I offer Sfeir Jahangir Zsharri, Shah Rashiid and their associates sanctuary in Shireroth, pending events in Babkha.

FIFTH There are to be no aspersions of honor against any involved in the current situation. All those involved appear to acting out of reasonable motives. Myself included. However, it is my duty as Steward of Shireroth to preserve the independence of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and to honor our obligations to our allies.

(Link: http://www.babkha.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7729 )

283- Temporary Chain of Command==

(NOTE:Some authorites consider this Decree and Imperial Decree 282 to have been invalid. It is included here for the benefit of historians in the future.)

Issued by Steward Jacobus Loki Wed Apr 23, 2008

Until the settlement of the situation outlined in Decree 282, the emergency chain of command is to be as follows: the Steward (acting in place of the Kaiser) the Preator the Arbiter the Duke of Straylight.