The Royal Armed Forces of Antaria (Forzas armats reals Antarianas, Regia Antariana) serves as the armed forces of Antaria. The Military has existed as an army since 1570, but was prior to that the royal guard. The official name of the military is Forzas armats reals Antarianas, but it is commonly and usually known as the Regia Antariana (Antarian Royal Military). The term regia is a portmanteau of real and guardia.