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Royal Ossorian Navy
*Cabhlach Ríoga na Osraí*
Royal Ossorian Navy; Cabhlach Ríoga na Osraí
Active	1483 - present
Country	Ossoria
Branch	Navy
Type	Blue-water navy
Role	Naval warfare; Aerial warfare; Amphibious warfare
Size	Active: 630,000; Reserve: 225,000
Part of	Ossorian Armed Forces
Headquarters	Kenlis, Ossoria
Nickname(s)	Royal Navy; Senior Service
Motto(s)	Invicta; Unconquered
Colors	Navy blue
March	Heart of Oak
Fleet	348 combatant ships; 104 auxiliary ships
Commanders
High Queen	Tara Ní Sionán
First Lord of the Admiralty	Aerona Ní Gualraic
First Naval Lord	Kiera Ní Beirne

Latest revision as of 20:54, 7 August 2023

The Royal Ossorian Navy is the naval arm of the High Kingdom’s armed forces. It is managed and administered by the Admiralty, but ultimately answers to the Monarchy. The Navy is traditionally regarded as the senior service arm.

History

The Admiralty

The Lords of the Admiralty

The First Lord of the Admiralty is the civilian head of the Royal Ossorian Navy and holds a ministerial seat on the Privy Council. The First Lord is the most senior of the Lords of the Admiralty, and thus the highest authority within the Royal Ossorian Navy. They are responsible for the direction, control, and administration of naval policy. The current First Lord is Aerona Ní Gualraic.
The Second Lord of the Admiralty is the civilian chief responsible for the Navy's budgetary and fiscal management. The Second Lord is the second-highest ranking Lord of the Admiralty and reports to the First Lord. The current Second Lord is Macsen Ó Laoire.
The Third Lord of the Admiralty is the civilian chief responsible for the Navy's health and personnel. The Third Lord is the third-highest ranking Lord of the Admiralty and reports to the First Lord. The current Third Lord is Seán Ó Cualáin.

The Naval Lords

The First Naval Lord is the most senior active-duty officer in the Royal Ossorian Navy and holds a seat on the Chiefs of Staff Committee. The First Naval Lord reports to the First Lord of the Admiralty and is responsible for the overall strategic direction, force structure management and deployment of the Navy. The First Naval Lord chairs the Naval Board and the Strategy Board. The current First Naval Lord is Lord Admiral Kiera Ní Beirne.
The Second Naval Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Navy's operational and tactical planning. The Second Naval Lord reports to the First Naval Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Planning (BuPlan) and the Office of Naval Intelligence. The current Second Naval Lord is Admiral Niamh Ní Bhaoill.
The Third Naval Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Navy's construction and maintenance. The Third Naval Lord reports to the Second Lord of the Admiralty and the First Naval Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Ships (BuShips). The current Third Naval Lord is Admiral Liam Ó Conghaile.
The Fourth Naval Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Navy's research and development. The Fourth Naval Lord reports to the Second Lord of the Admiralty and the First Naval Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Weapons (BuWeaps). The current Fourth Naval Lord is Admiral Sorcha Ní Laoire.
The Fifth Naval Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Navy's recruitment and manpower. The Fifth Naval Lord reports to the Third Lord of the Admiralty and the First Naval Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Personnel (BuPers). The current Fifth Naval Lord is Admiral Rónán Ó Tuairisg.
The Sixth Naval Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Navy's training and education. The Sixth Naval Lord reports to the Third Lord of the Admiralty and the First Naval Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Training (BuTrain). The current Sixth Naval Lord is Admiral Nóirín Ní Scolaí.
The Seventh Naval Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Navy's health and medical treatment. The Seventh Naval Lord reports to the Third Lord of the Admiralty and the First Naval Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Medicine (BuMed). The current Seventh Naval Lord is Admiral Seán Ó Tarpaigh.

Rank Structure

Flag Officers

F-9: First Naval Lord
F-8: Naval Lord
F-7: High Admiral
F-6: Grand Admiral of the Fleet
F-5: Fleet Admiral
F-4: Admiral
F-3: Vice Admiral
F-2: Rear Admiral
F-1: Commodore

Line Officers

O-7: Captain; Senior Grade
O-6: Captain; Junior Grade
O-5: Commander
O-4: Lieutenant Commander
O-3: Lieutenant
O-2: Lieutenant; Junior Grade
O-1: Ensign
O-0: Midshipman

Warrant Officers

W-4: Master Chief Warrant Officer
W-3: Senior Chief Warrant Officer
W-2: Chief Warrant Officer
W-1: Warrant Officer

Ratings

R-10: Master Chief Petty Officer
R-9: Senior Chief Petty Officer
R-8: Chief Petty Officer
R-7: Petty Officer First Class
R-6: Petty Officer Second Class
R-5: Petty Officer Third Class
R-4: Able Seaman
R-3: Seaman First Class
R-2: Seaman Second Class
R-1: Seaman Third Class
R-0: Seaman Recruit

Installations

Headquarters

The main administrative functions of the Royal Ossorian Navy are located on Oileán Aimiréalacht (English: Admiralty Island), a decommissioned sea fort complex composed of eight individual islands situated in the roadstead of the Sínann River in the capital city of Kenlis.

Naval Bases

The Royal Ossorian Navy operates five primary naval bases (Ossorian Gaelic: Bunáit Loingeas Ríoga; English: Royal Fleet Base) and eight subsidiary bases (Bunáit Chabhlaigh Ríoga; Royal Naval Base) across the High Kingdom:

BLR Cléire, located near the city of Kenlis, is the largest naval base used by the Royal Ossorian Navy and is home to over 90 ships.
BLR Gabhrán, located near the city of Gabhrán in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
BLR Leathros, located near the town of Leathros in the Kingdom of Éirne.
BLR Seglian, located near the city of Seglian in the Principality of Trebêran.
BLR Rälby, located near the city of Rälby in the Lordship of Vormsi.
BCR Ráithín, located near the city of Ráithín in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
BCR Trileac, located near the city of Trileac in the Kingdom of Ardliss.
BCR Lanark, located near the city of Lanark in the Kingdom of Dòrnach.
BCR Iúraigh, located near the city of Iúraigh in the Kingdom of Ardliss.
BCR Tywyn, located near the city of Tywyn in the Kingdom of Brecon.
BCR Tylis, located near the city of Tylis in the Archduchy of Arzell.
BCR Lāhainā, located near the city of Lāhainā in the Hemar Confederacy.
BCR Berunes, located near the city of Berunes in the Alyksberg Free State.

Submarine Bases

The Royal Ossorian Navy operates four dedicated submarine bases (Ossorian Gaelic: Bunáit Fomhuirí Ríoga; English: Royal Submarine Base) in the High Kingdom:

BFR Cláirín, located near the city of Cláirín in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
BFR Liosmór, located near the city of Liosmór in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
BFR Carbad, located near the city of Carbad in the Kingdom of Ardliss.
BFR Áthdara, located near the city of Áthdara in the Kingdom of Firada.

Naval Stations

The Royal Ossorian Navy jointly operates several overseas stations (Ossorian Gaelic: Stáisiún Comhoibríochtaí Ríoga; English: Royal Joint Operations Station) in various foreign countries:

SCR Awamangu, located near the city of Awamangu in the Kingdom of West Aotearoa.
SCR Brownsburg, located near the city of Brownsburg in Allamunnika.
SCR Eltykan, located near the city of Eltykan in the Republic of Gylias.
SCR Svartö, located near the city of Svartö in the Kingdom of Nordkrusen.
SCR Vanersdal, located near the city of Vanersdal in the Kingdom of Delkora.
SCR Ras al-Zib, located in the Islamic Republic of Mansuriyyah.
SCR Niigata, located in the Ryukan Islands in the Kingdom of Acrea.

Shipyards

The Royal Ossorian Navy operates five fleetyards (Ossorian Gaelic: Clós Cabhlaigh Ríoga; English: Royal Naval Yard) in the High Kingdom:

CCR Cléire, located near the city of Kenlis in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
CCR Gabhrán, located near the city of Gabhrán in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
CCR Neasáin, located near the city of Neasáin in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
CCR Cuandor, located near the city of Cuandor in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
CCR Meáin, located near the city of Meáin in the Kingdom of Dídean.

Academies

Royal Naval Academy Ardoileán, located on the island of Ardoileán in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
Royal Naval War College, located on the island of Ardoileán, shares campus with RNAA.
Royal Naval Engineering College, located on the island of Ardoileán, shares campus with RNAA.
Royal Submarine College, located on the island of Ardoileán, shares campus with RNAA.

Fighting arms

Surface Fleet

Standing Fleets

Home Fleet (HMFLT) - Administrative designation for forces within and responsible for the Home Security Area (Limistéar Slándála Baile)
2nd Fleet (2FLT) - Homeported at BCR Gabhrán
3rd Fleet (3FLT) - Homeported at BCR Leathros
4th Fleet (4FLT) - Inactive
5th Fleet (5FLT) - Homeported at BCR Seglian
6th Fleet (6FLT) - Inactive
7th Fleet (7FLT) - Homeported at SCR Niigata, Acrea
8th Fleet (8FLT) - Homeported at BCR Cléire
9th Fleet (9FLT) - Homeported at BCR Cléire
10th Fleet (10FLT) - Inactive
11th Fleet (11FLT) - Homeported at BCR Kinvara
12th Fleet (12FLT) - Inactive
13th Fleet (13FLT) - Homeported at BCR Cléire
14th Fleet (14FLT) - Inactive

Task Groups

Task Group Arzell
Task Group Alyksberg
Task Group Hemar
Task Group Vormsi
Task Group 19 - based at SCR Awamangu, West Aotearoa
Task Group 23 - based at SCR Svartö, Nordkrusen
Task Group 29 - based at SCR Brownsburg, Allamunnika
Task Group 36 - based at SCR Eltykan, Gylias
Task Group 49 - based at SCR Vanersdal, Delkora
Task Group 62 - based at SCR Ras al-Zib, Mansuriyyah

Submarine Service

Fleet Air Arm

Royal Marines

Royal Fleet Auxiliary

Administrative directorates

Naval Intelligence Directorate (Stiúrthóireacht Faisnéise Cabhlaigh)
Cyber Warfare Directorate (Stiúrthóireacht Cibear Chogaíochta)
Trans-Atmospheric Warfare Directorate (Stiúrthóireacht Cogaíochta Tras-Atmaisféarach)

Inventory

Ships

Aircraft

Fighters

Name	Type	Origin	Notes
T-28 Flichne	Strike fighter	Ossoria
T-30 Fáinleog	Multirole fighter	Ossoria
T-35 Séideán	Multirole fighter	Ossoria
T-39 Duibhéan	Multirole fighter	Acrea	Ossorian designation for the JAS-65B Striga.

Support

Name	Image	Type	Origin	No. in Service	Notes
L-14 Éadar		AEW&C	Ossoria
A/I-14 Éadar		Carrier onboard delivery Aerial refueling tanker	Ossoria

Patrol

Name	Image	Type	Origin	No. in Service	Notes
P-9 Sléibhín		Maritime patrol aircraft	Ossoria

Helicopters

Name	Image	Type	Origin	No. in Service	Notes
H-21 Ellyll		Anti-submarine warfare Medium-lift transport Search and rescue Utility helicopter	Ossoria
H-24 Siabhra		Carrier onboard delivery Aerial refueling tanker AEW&C	Ossoria

Equipment

Customs and traditions

Current Naming Conventions

Capital ships

Fleet Carriers: Adjectives
Assault Carriers: Mythic figures
Battleships: Deities

Escort ships

Assault Ships: List of Honor ships
Cruisers: Duchies
Destroyers: Navy/Marine heroes
Frigates: Lakes
Sloops: Rivers

Submarines

Attack Submarines: Cities
Missile Submarines: Mountains

Fleet support ships

Fleet Support Ships: Gemstones/Minerals
Fleet Stores Ships: Trees
Fleet Replenishment Oiliers:
Fleet Repair Ships: synonyms of 'Repair'

Auxiliaries

Vehicle Carriers:
Hospital Ships: synonyms of 'Mercy'
Survey Ships: synonyms of 'Discovery'
Surveillance Ships: synonyms of 'Observer'
Icebreakers: 'Polar X'
Tugs:

Hull Classification Codes