Order of Kolios
| Order of Kolios | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Awarded by the Grand Duke of Westarctica | |
| Type | Chivalric order with two ranks |
| Awarded for | Service to Kolios |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Sovereign | Grand Duke Travis |
| Statistics | |
| First induction | 20 September 1995 |
| Last induction | 26 February 2022 |
| Total inductees | 16 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | none |
| Next (lower) | Sanctified Order of the Crucifix (formerly) Order of the Rose Throne (formerly) |
The Honorable Order of Kolios is the highest (and currently only) order of chivalry in the Westarctican Protectorate of Kolios. The intention of the Order is to honor those who have provided a service to Kolios. It was created on 20 September 1995 as the lower of two orders in what was then the Kingdom of Kolios.
When Kolios became a principality within the Empire of Agber in 1998, the Sanctified Order of the Crucifix was designated as an order of the Empire. This move left the Order of Kolios as the only order exclusive to the Principality, making it the highest order, by default. When the Sanctified Order of the Crucifix was returned to Kolios in 2020, the Order of Kolios retained its position as the highest honor.
From 1995 to 2022, there were three classes of the Order, each with their own unique regalia:
- Knight/Dame which was denoted by the wear of a medallion suspended from a green ribbon in a tri-fold (sometimes called Windsor) style.
- Knight/Dame Commander which was denoted by the wear of a medallion of the order affixed to a green necklet. Dames Commander could elect to wear the medallion attached to a green bow.
- Knight/Dame Grand Cross which was denoted by the wear of the star of the order and a green sash, worn from the right shoulder to the left hip.
When Garibald took the throne on 26 February 2022, he implemented a number of changes:
- Elimination of the official use of the term "Dame." All members would officially be Knights, although any member could elect to utilize the term Dame and/or use the traditionally female versions of the regalia at their own discretion.
- Shrinking the number of ranks to two: Knight and Knight Commander. Those members holding the rank of Grand Cross at the time were changed to Knight Commander.
- Introduction of new regalia. Knights would wear the badge of the order suspended from a green ribbon around the neck. Knights Commander would be given the star of the order for wear. The Sash of the order would be reserved for the Sovereign of the order.
- Less than 36 hours after taking the throne, Prince Garibald would abdicate the throne and make Kolios a protectorate of Westarctica, making Grand Duke Travis the Sovereign of the order.
As part of the Marana Accords that made Kolios a protectorate, Westarctica affirmed they would not absorb the Order of Kolios into the Westarctican system of orders for a period of at least 15 years.
Sovereign of the Order
The current Sovereign and font of honor for the order is Grand Duke Travis of Westarctica, as the reigning monarch of Kolios. While his current rank of Knight Commander officially is equal in precedence with others who hold that rank, his status as Member Ex-Officio gives him functional precedence within the order. He has given Prince Garibald permission to continue wearing the sash of Member Ex-Officio, despite him abdicating the throne.
| Name | Year | Current Rank | Reason for original appointment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Grand Duke Travis |
2022 | Knight Commander | Friendship with Kolios |
List of Knights Commander
This list is current, as of 21 December 2022.
| Name | Year of appointment | Reason for appointment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Stephen Kuss |
1995 | Founding member of Kolios | Former Sovereign of the Order, abdicated in 1997 |
| Duchess Arlene von Lingen |
1995 | Dame Grand Cross | Founding member of Kolios. Former Sovereign, abdicated in 2022 |
| Thomas O'Brian |
1995 | Founding member of Kolios | |
| James Nales |
1995 | Founding member of Kolios | |
| Lacey Grant |
1995 | Founding member of Kolios | Served as the 2nd Chancellor of Kolios |
| Prince Garibald von Kolios |
1995 | Founding member of Kolios | Former Sovereign of Order |
 Butch Moore |
2000 | Personal Achievement | Former resident of Kolis, but not a citizen |
| Elena Moore |
2000 | Personal Achievement | Former resident of Kolis, but not a citizen |
| Margrave Nicholas von Abraxas |
2014 | Contributions to Kolios | For service as 4th Chancellor of Kolios. Raised from Knight to Knight Commander in 2015 |
 Shogun Devon of Tenshukyō |
2021 | Honoring role as Emperor of Agber | For service as 2nd Emperor of Agber |
| Margrave Samantha von Grunkachen |
2022 | Dedication to the Principality | |
| Margrave August von Rehmburg |
2022 | Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince | |
| Consort Jessica |
2022 | As partner and Consort to the Prince | |
 Queen Carolyn of Ladonia |
2022 | Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince | |
| King James of Greater Hanover | 2022 | Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince | |
 President Kevin Baugh of Molossia |
2022 | Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince |
List of Dames and Knights
This list is current, as of 21 December 2022.
| Name | Year of appointment | Reason for appointment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Jenny Berggren |
1995 | Contributions to Kolios | Awarded as a member of Ace of Base |
| Jonas Berggren |
1995 | Contributions to Kolios | Awarded as a member of Ace of Base |
| Linn Berggren |
1995 | Contributions to Kolios | Awarded as a member of Ace of Base |
| Ulf Ekberg |
1995 | Contributions to Kolios | Awarded as a member of Ace of Base |
| Timothy Albertson |
1999 | Contributions to Kolios | For service as 3rd Chancellor of Kolios |
| Clara Hagman |
2011 | Contributions to Kolios | Awarded as a member of Ace of Base |
| Julia Williamson |
2011 | Contributions to Kolios | Awarded as a member of Ace of Base |
| Duke Maximillian von Flak |
2022 | Dedication to the Principality | |
| Count Jeremy von Raetia |
2022 | Dedication to the Principality | |
| Countess Amber von Mahntel |
2022 | Dedication to the Principality | |
| Count Benjamin von Tiberius |
2022 | Friendship to the Prince | |
 Emperor Jonathan of Austenasia |
2022 | Work with MicroWiki | |
 Emperor Eric of Aerica |
2022 | Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince | |
 Queen Anastasia of Ruritania |
2022 | In friendship between nations | |
 King George of Slabovia |
2022 | Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince | |
 Prince Jean-Pierre of Aigues-Mortes |
2022 | Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince | |
 President Yaroslav Mar of Lostisland |
2022 | Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince | |
 Grand Marshall Yagjian of Obsidia |
2022 | Friendship, and for her work in promoting women in micronationalism | |
| Grand Duchess Juliana |
2022 | Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince | |
 Vice-president Adrianne Baugh of Molossia |
2022 | In friendship between nations | |
 Deputy Prime Minister Brendan Cook of Westarctica |
2022 | Service to Kolios |