The Republic's creation was preceded by the discovery of Sealand by William, a future consul of Zimlandia. He was quick to realize its brilliance and soon showed his younger brother, Eric, the micronation. The two brothers then spent several days designing what would become the Republic of Zimlandia. They wrote a constitution and held elections. Surprisingly, they won and assumed the offices of Consul. The nation was running smoothly, until the boys' grandfather lead a revolution. It was quick and brutal. It destroyed the new nation's military, diplomacy, and its spirit.