I am going to invade the Principality of Sealand

[name not needed]

Can't stop me now! }(

http://www.sealandgov.com/

[donco6]

1. Good luck with that.

Let us know how it turns out.

[Worst Username Ever]

2. I remember when this was in popular mechanics in 1995 or so

Great story. They were going to turn it into a confidential information storage unit, so the governments could never see your private files that you stored with them. Wonder if it ever happened.

[TheMightyFavog]

5. Yeah...

Whilst Sealand has been the pride and joy of Prince Roy and his family for well over 30 years, his recent poor health has caused him fundamentally to review the arrangements which have been in place for decades and to look to the future of his Principality. Consequently, his son Prince Michael was appointed Prince Regent as Sovereign pro tempore by Royal Decree in 1999.

Since that time, the Royal Family has struck a deal with HavenCo Limited, and that company now leases exclusively its offices and operations centres in Sealand, where it offers, and is able to offer, unparalleled security and independence to users who wish to take advantage of its Internet colocation services.

The presence of an active and rapidly growing high-tech internet industry in Sealand has changed the character of the Principality; once more, Sealand rings with the sound of voices, boasts regular support ferry services, and is host to a growing and dynamic population.

Because of the high security required to support HavenCo's operations, access to Sealand remains highly restricted and no public visits are allowed. Further information or specific queries may be addressed to the Bureau of Internal Affairs ([e-mail]) at SEALAND 1001, Sealand Post Bag, IP11 9SZ, UK.

http://www.havenco.com/

[Worst Username Ever]

16. That would be it.

[TheMightyFavog]

3. They're undefeated in war...

http://www.sealandgov.com/history.html

In August of 1978, a number of Dutch men came to Sealand in the employ of a German businessman. They were there to discuss business dealings with Sealand. While Roy was away in Britain, these men kidnapped Prince Roy's son Michael, and took Sealand by force. Soon after, Roy recaptured the island with a group of his own men and held the attackers as prisoners of war.

During the time that he held the prisoners, the Governments of the Netherlands and Germany petitioned for their release. First they asked England to intervene in the matter, but the British government cited their earlier court decision as evidence that they made no claim to the territory of Sealand. Then, in an act of de facto recognition of Sealand's sovereignty, Germany sent a diplomat directly to Sealand to negotiate for the release of their citizen.

Roy first released the Dutch citizens, as the war was over, and the Geneva Convention requires the release of all prisoners. The German was held longer, as he had accepted a Sealand Passport, and therefore was guilty of treason. Prince Roy, who was grateful that the incident had not resulted in a loss of life, and did not want to bloody the reputation of Sealand, eventually released him as well.

[JohnKleeb]

4. oooooooh can I lead the ground forces?

[name not needed]

6. Yes

Are you good with a rusty hatchet?

:D

[JohnKleeb]

7. aye sir

plenty good. Should I lead the charge in my good ole boy outfit or just a T and Jeans.

[da_chimperor]

8. i've got a board studded with rusty nails, can I join in too?

[name not needed]

9. yes

[da_chimperor]

11. w00t! Gonna kick some screwball ass!

[JohnKleeb]

10. Yeah sure

God how good it feels to be myself again.

[TheMightyFavog]

12. Looks like an aerial attack with choppers armed with M60s would work...

Follow up with an assault with troops wearing very heavy duty body armor, and you could do it.

[da_chimperor]

14. Bah, ram it with a dinghy and it'll fall right over.

Get a tetanus shot first.

[rockymountaindem]

13. This dude can't be serious.

He creates his own nation out of a WWII flak tower in the middle of the ocean, then years later takes Dutch and Germans as POWs in a so-called invasion? What the hell?

[name not needed]

15. I'll need a flag to hoist up when I invade

[JohnKleeb]

17. awesome

[Elidor]

18. I've always hated those damn Sealanders

I'll ride shotgun. Cocky little fuckers, living in the only fixed outhouse in the Channel and calling it a country. Might as well call my toilet Tidy-Bowl Land and run up a bloody flag.

[miss_kitty]

19. Shock and awe with a carpet bombing campaign

they will greet your ground troops with flowers and candy

[tjwmason]

20. No it's a lovely place leave it alone

We have to have a dodgy dossier on their W.M.D. status, and we always need that before an invasion.

Also, nobody who has heard the national anthme of Sealand would ever think of invading such a wonderful place.