The Atlantic Imperium

**The Atlantic Imperium** was an Imperiumist State that existed from 1965/67 to 1994 until it was reorganises into The American Imperium after losing Britain in 1992 due to growing British Rebellions. The Atlantic Imperium was a World Superpower in it's time and was at times considered equal to The Imperium. It was a successor to The Free Atlantic States.

The Atlantic Imperium was de-facto created in 1965 by Erwin Rommel who occupied New York after John F. Kennedy's Assassination amid the Last Great War with the Union in which The Free Atlantic States and The Imperium were allies.. He would then officially create the state at the end of The Last Great War.

## History

### Formation

The Atlantic Imperium was founded on the 5th of July 1967 but it can trace it's roots to 1962 and the ADP-BCP coalition government of The Free Atlantic States. This coalition weakened the Free Atlantic State economically but didn't cause much damage. Under John F. Kennedy and Margaret Thatcher, The Free Atlantic States opted to support the Imperium in The Last Great War in 1963 and began gearing up for war.

JFK would be incredibly Pro-Imperium which would lead him to become unpopular with the more right wing parts of the Atlantic States including the American Democrat Party Patriots and The National Union of Fascists. However, it was labelled as revenge for The War of The Pacific.

The Free Atlantic States entered the War in 1964 with a bang. They destroyed the Union's Navy in the Southern Pacific, recaptured Midway and launched an offensive into Northern Australia which caused a Union complete withdrawal within 6 Months. However , JFK was still incredibly unpopular with the NUF as in January 1965, The Free Atlantic States and The Imperium entered into an official Military Alliance and as such they successfully assassinated him in October 1965.

Kennedy's death led to mass political fallout in the Free Atlantic States. With the political fallout threatening the war effort, Erwin Rommel who was in New York at the time was ordered by The Emperor to secure the Capital of the FAS and organise a new government in order to keep the Atlantic States in the War. With his Imperial 13th and 14th Armies, Rommel captured New York and seized control of the FAS Assembly building. He then ordered the establishment of a Provisional Government headed by himself. As Rommel was a known conservative, many Atlanteans agreed to cooperate with Rommel but many Extreme Patriots of The ADP refused to cooperate and staged rebellions across America. Rommel ordered local Atlantean Army and Police groups to subdue the rebellions which they did and by November 1965, the ADP-P had been subdued.

Rommel would lead the Free Atlantic States as a Provisional Leader throughout the war and took charge of Army Command. In 1966, The FAS Indian Army Group under General Westmoreland would launch an assault into Indochina during The Vietnam War. Rommel tries to put in a Pro-FAS leader called Ngo Dinh Diem. This fails and the Viet Cong push the Atlanteans out. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is formed and The Vietnam War ends. The defeat in the Vietnam War wouldn't really matter much but it allowed Atlantean Troops to concentrate more on China without having to worry about the Vietcong.

For the rest of the war, The Atlantic States continued to cripple the Union's dwindling fleet as The Imperial Army marched closer to the Coast of China. The Free Atlantic States would conduct several operations in the Pacific in capturing Union Islands and captured the Port of Qingdao in China. The War would end in 1967 and The Free Atlantic States would sit alongside the Imperium at the Treaty of Tokyo. However, As Provisional Leader, Rommel would introduce much needed reforms to the Atlantic States , many of which having Imperiumist ideals. He slowly converted the Atlantic States into an Imperiumist Nation. The Atlantic States would gain a lot of territory in the War, increasing Rommel's Public Opinion.

He would then declare in 1967, the establishment of the Atlantic Imperium in his *'An Imperium of The New World'* speech on July 5th. The ADP-P which had been subdued rose up again in the September Uprising which were crushed by the new Army of The Atlantic Imperium. The Atlantic Imperium was born.

#### Golden Age of the Atlantic Imperium (1967 - 1977)

Erwin Rommel's Presidency is seen as a Golden Age for The Atlantic Imperium. It saw a time of Great Economic and Military growth, The Atlantic Imperium worked as less of an Imperial Puppet but more as an Allied Nation. Rommel was beloved by the Atlantean People and many held him higher than the Emperor. He was the 'Father of The Nation'. The Atlantic Imperium was a Force to be reckoned with. Many claim the Atlantic Imperium under Rommel was far greater than the Imperium itself.

Rommel wanted to keep The Atlantic Imperium and The Imperium united together in common goals so wherever there was The Imperium fighting, there was also The Atlantic Imperium. In the Fourth Latin War, The Atlantic Imperium and the Imperium both intervened to defeat Argentina. Rommel also established the political system of the Atlantic Imperium.

He created the title of Imperial President as an Elected but Life-Long Position but a position that could be changed pre-emptively in a set of protocols such as if the Leader was deemed incapable of leading by the Governing Body of The Atlantic Imperium - The Atlantic Council of Imperium , which was 5 Key Members of the AI which included Heads of High Command, Security, Economics, Chief of the Atlantic Imperium Bureau of Investigation and The Vice Imperial President. New Imperial Presidents are selected through these 5 Individuals by an Election involving The Public, however The Vice Imperial President is designated as the Immediate Successor.

In March 1977, Rommel became very weak and it was unlikely that he'd see the New Year. He named Clarence M. Kelley ,Chief of A.I.B.I, as his successor to give his thanks for assisting him in quelling the ADP-P across the country in the Early Years of his Presidency, as it became more likely he would die. His Last Act as Imperial President in October 1977 was to request that the country stay united in his death and to trust in his faith in Kelley. He would die in New York City on November 9th 1977 of Old Age. Massive Remembrance Ceremonies were held across The Imperial Realm and the his body was paraded across the Atlantic Imperium and The Imperium and ended up in Imperia City for The Emperor to personally bury his closest ally.

The Atlantic Imperium would never be the same again.

### Kelley's Presidency (1977 - 1980)

Kelley's Presidency was massively overshadowed by Rommel's Presidency. He found it hard to live up to Rommel's Standards and as such the economy took a dip. In 1979, Kelley would start the War in Mexico which would consume most of his presidency.

Under his command, The War in Mexico would be a disaster. He failed to listen to Generals and people on the ground and managed the war ineffectively. In 1979, The Atlantean Forces would reach and siege Mexico City despite suffering heavy losses. However, Kelley ordered a break in the siege and moved many veteran units away from Mexico City in order to take less significant targets and surround the city. This failed and in 1980, a fierce Mexican counterattack pushed the Atlanteans back North and Kelley orders a ceasefire and then agrees with the MNS Leader , General Sergio Elvira, to withdraw and white peace.

Kelley is then voted out in a referendum called by the 5 Atlantean Ministers in May 1980 and the Public vote him out. Ronald Reagan ,the then State Secretary of Defence and Security, was elected as Imperial President in September 1980.

### Reagan Era (1980 - 1992)

Ronald Reagan was the Second Most successful Imperial President. His Presidency righted the wrongs of The Kelley Administration and re-established Atlantean Economic and Military Prowess. He is also the longest serving Imperial President, serving Two years longer than Rommel. He is also the only Imperial President to resign.

Reagan would spend the first few years of his presidency building up the economy. As such, he refused to intervene in the The Imperial African War in 1982. He would support the Imperial African cause though and was relieved that a peace agreement had been made. The Atlantean Imperial Navy also saw a rapid boom under Reagan and the Atlantean Naval Airforce became the best in the world.

In 1987, Reagan would declare war on the United Mexican Republic in the Second Mexican War in order to right the wrongs of the first war. In the span of 9 months, Reagan's Planning and preparation proved successful and The Atlantean Army had successfully captured Mexico City by November and forced a surrender. Reagan then established an Atlantean puppet government in Mexico ,the Mexican Imperial State, and deposed General Elvira.

Reagan would also send forces to participate in The Gulf War and sent a considerable number of troops and supplies. Out of all who participated in the war (Not Including the original three nations - The Imperium, Kingdom of Greece and Turkish Empire), The Atlantic Imperium contributed the most. Reagan was a big fan of showing off Atlantean Might and saw participating in these wars as a good way to do it.

During his Presidency, he increased relations with The Imperium and reaffirmed loyalty to them but largely independence from them. He would resign in 1992 after 12 Years of rule and named his Vice President Bill Clinton as successor.

### Clinton's Presidency and The End of The Atlantic Imperium (1992 - 1994)

Clinton would become known for leaving the British Isles in 1992 due to the growing British Opposition and independence movements. The Atlantic Imperium would leave the British Isles, resulting in an Imperium takeover and occupation of Great Britain but the Republic of Ireland gains independence. In 1992, the Mexican Imperial State would face a coup by the Socialists who took over the state and formed the Socialist Republic of Mexico.

Because of this, Clinton was fairly disliked by other officials. However, he saw that The Atlantic Imperium had to change and adapt to the new times. He announced the reorganisation of The Atlantic Imperium into The American Imperium. This American Imperium wouldn't last for long. In 1995, Clinton withdrew from The Gulf War and began entering The American Imperium into isolationism.

On the Emperor's death in 1998, American Ultranationalist Terrorists of The Patriots of America would stage a large scale revolution in New York which would lead to the death of Clinton and many high ranking Government Officials. The Patriots announce the collapse of The American Imperium and The Formation of The Greater American Reich. Due to Clinton's low public opinion and the Emperor's Death, no force rose to contest this.

## Legacy

The Atlantic Imperium was a World Changing Force. Many claim the Atlantic Imperium was the backbone of The Imperial Realm during Rommel and Reagan's Eras. The effects of The Atlantic Imperium can still be seen at the current date. The militaries of most of the western nations are styled by The Atlantean Imperial Military and use similar tactics and organisations.

The Atlantic Imperium was ,Militarily and Economically, a powerhouse. Their Navy had no limit and could defeat most opposing forces that they faced, including The Imperium's Navy. The Atlanteans were dominant in The Air and utilised their aircraft effectively with their ground elements which created an unstoppable force.