Vidian Corporation jr. executive Vikram Salam proposed the idea to Chairman Oakley in 2015, the project was seriously considered funded by 2025 and took over 10 years to construct and complete, it was known initially as Vidian Sealand. In 2035, the artificial island chain was opened to the public (mostly rich) as Pacifica. In 2037, Pacifica declared itself an independent nation. In 2065, after a 5-year renovation, the island republic celebrated 30 years of activity. Chairman Oakley lived for 30 years after the initial proposal, a tomb incased with his ashes was built and erected in his honor in 2047.