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'''Robert "Roy" Hamish Connachta''' (born 13 November 1956), more commonly known by his Ríogan name of '''Bricius IV''' of Gaellicia is the [[Monarch of Gaellicia|Ríog]] of the United Kingdom of [[Gaellicia]]. Before rising to the Ríogship, Connachta worked as a local civil servant in Furness, led clan Connachta, and served as an officer in the [[Ríogan Army]]. He is the first Ríog whose parents were not both born in Gaellicia. | |||
== Early life, family, and education == | |||
Connachta was born on 13 November 1956 in [[Penzance]] to David Ramius and Catherine Villiers Connachta. His father was an Orionise merchant who had immigrated to the Ríoghachd in the 1930s, while his mother was born at the Connachta clan's ancestral home of Furness in the Gaellician highlands. During the [[Long War]] Catherine took leadership of Clan Connachta and retreated northwards to Penzance to escape the Volscian occupation. Catherine was a key organizer of highlander resistance efforts to the occupation, working from free Penzance to arrange political and material support. It was during her wartime displacement that she met and married David Ramius. | |||
Robert is the oldest of five siblings. His younger brother [[Mario Ramius]] is current Grand Admiral of the [[Imperial Orinese Navy]]. He also has three younger sisters, Ailia, Ava, and Sophie. | |||
Connachta attained a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Loriet University in Penzance, prior to his Army service. He would later earn a masters in International Relations, from Cumberland College. He is fluent in Gaelic, as well as Aurivizht, the first language of his mother, and Oharic, the native language of his father. Having received a classical education in primary and secondary school, he has proficiency in Laimiaic, Anglish, and Lysian. Upon rising to the Ríogship he began to study Karaalluk. | |||
Connachta married Lynette Golightly on 15 March 1982, and they have three children. He is a keen equestrian. Each year, he takes part in a formal event together with his children. He was injured in 2017 when he fell from his horse and broke his foot. | |||
== Military career == | |||
Connachta served in the [[Ríogan Army]] as an officer, retiring with the rank of ''Ceannfort'' (Commandant). Connachta began his army service as a ''Dara-lefteanant'' (Second Lieutenant) in the Connacht Hobelars, stationed at Fort Morier on the nation's Southern Border. Men from clan Connachta traditionally serve in this cavalry unit which bears the clan's name. As the oldest son, Robert was expected to maintain the tradition of service. | |||
However, after a year of active duty, Robert found himself dissatisfied with his posting, leading to him partaking in special forces selection. After distinguishing himself through successive and increasingly difficult trials, he earned himself a coveted spot in the ''[[Ríogan Fianóglach]]'' (Ríogan Rangers). The elite unit is Gaellicia's dedicated special operations unit, specializing in a number of roles including counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, direct action and covert reconnaissance. | |||
Robert served the remaining 14 years of his military career in the Rangers. He was stationed at the main Fianóglach base in the highlands, Kilabriggan Camp, and deployed to the majority Karaalluk island of Yaran to fight in the ''[[Sàmhach Paterazm]]'' (Silent War). Much of his military service remains classified. Connachta was awarded the ''An Bonn Seirbhíse Dearscna le hOnóir'' ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distinguished_Service_Medal_(Ireland) Distinguished Service Medal with Honour.]) Troops that served under him in the service speak highly of his leadership and integrity, with many noting that he defied their expectations being from noble birth. | |||
Connachta retired from active Army service in 1992. He would remain in the reserves until 2002. | |||
== Civil service and leadership of Clan Connachta == | |||
Following the end of his active military service, Connachta became employed as an administrator for the [[Gaellician Intelligence Directorate|Sceptred Lighthouse and Navigation Authority]]. As chieftain of his clan, he $achievementsList. | |||
Connachta was selected for the Ríogan in 2009 following the forced abdication of [[Isolde MacTurf]]. During his tenure as Ríog, he $achievementsList. | |||
==Reign== | |||
==Test== | |||
[[Category:Gaellicia]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 04:07, 22 October 2024
| Bricius IV | |||||||||
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| Ríog of the United Kingdom of Gaellicia | |||||||||
 Official portrait, 2010 | |||||||||
| Ríog na Rìoghachd Aonaichte na Gaellicia | |||||||||
| Reign | 3 April, 2009 - present | ||||||||
| Investiture | 21 April, 2009 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Isolde | ||||||||
| Rejañs Oberour a Ilwiñ | Catrin V | ||||||||
| Born | November 13, 1956 Penzance, Gaellicia | ||||||||
| Wife | Lynette | ||||||||
| Children | Jennyfer, Artair, Harvey
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| Clan | Connachta | ||||||||
| Father | David Ramius | ||||||||
| Mother | Catherine Villiers Connachta | ||||||||
| Occupation | Government Administration; Business; Athlete; Military | ||||||||
| Military career | |||||||||
| Allegiance | United Kingdom of Gaellicia | ||||||||
| Branch | Ríogan Army | ||||||||
| Years of service | 1977-1992 | ||||||||
| Rank | Commandant Ceannfort | ||||||||
| Unit | Ríogan Rangers | ||||||||
Robert "Roy" Hamish Connachta (born 13 November 1956), more commonly known by his Ríogan name of Bricius IV of Gaellicia is the Ríog of the United Kingdom of Gaellicia. Before rising to the Ríogship, Connachta worked as a local civil servant in Furness, led clan Connachta, and served as an officer in the Ríogan Army. He is the first Ríog whose parents were not both born in Gaellicia.
Early life, family, and education
Connachta was born on 13 November 1956 in Penzance to David Ramius and Catherine Villiers Connachta. His father was an Orionise merchant who had immigrated to the Ríoghachd in the 1930s, while his mother was born at the Connachta clan's ancestral home of Furness in the Gaellician highlands. During the Long War Catherine took leadership of Clan Connachta and retreated northwards to Penzance to escape the Volscian occupation. Catherine was a key organizer of highlander resistance efforts to the occupation, working from free Penzance to arrange political and material support. It was during her wartime displacement that she met and married David Ramius.
Robert is the oldest of five siblings. His younger brother Mario Ramius is current Grand Admiral of the Imperial Orinese Navy. He also has three younger sisters, Ailia, Ava, and Sophie.
Connachta attained a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Loriet University in Penzance, prior to his Army service. He would later earn a masters in International Relations, from Cumberland College. He is fluent in Gaelic, as well as Aurivizht, the first language of his mother, and Oharic, the native language of his father. Having received a classical education in primary and secondary school, he has proficiency in Laimiaic, Anglish, and Lysian. Upon rising to the Ríogship he began to study Karaalluk.
Connachta married Lynette Golightly on 15 March 1982, and they have three children. He is a keen equestrian. Each year, he takes part in a formal event together with his children. He was injured in 2017 when he fell from his horse and broke his foot.
Military career
Connachta served in the Ríogan Army as an officer, retiring with the rank of Ceannfort (Commandant). Connachta began his army service as a Dara-lefteanant (Second Lieutenant) in the Connacht Hobelars, stationed at Fort Morier on the nation's Southern Border. Men from clan Connachta traditionally serve in this cavalry unit which bears the clan's name. As the oldest son, Robert was expected to maintain the tradition of service.
However, after a year of active duty, Robert found himself dissatisfied with his posting, leading to him partaking in special forces selection. After distinguishing himself through successive and increasingly difficult trials, he earned himself a coveted spot in the Ríogan Fianóglach (Ríogan Rangers). The elite unit is Gaellicia's dedicated special operations unit, specializing in a number of roles including counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, direct action and covert reconnaissance.
Robert served the remaining 14 years of his military career in the Rangers. He was stationed at the main Fianóglach base in the highlands, Kilabriggan Camp, and deployed to the majority Karaalluk island of Yaran to fight in the Sàmhach Paterazm (Silent War). Much of his military service remains classified. Connachta was awarded the An Bonn Seirbhíse Dearscna le hOnóir (Distinguished Service Medal with Honour.) Troops that served under him in the service speak highly of his leadership and integrity, with many noting that he defied their expectations being from noble birth.
Connachta retired from active Army service in 1992. He would remain in the reserves until 2002.
Civil service and leadership of Clan Connachta
Following the end of his active military service, Connachta became employed as an administrator for the Sceptred Lighthouse and Navigation Authority. As chieftain of his clan, he $achievementsList.
Connachta was selected for the Ríogan in 2009 following the forced abdication of Isolde MacTurf. During his tenure as Ríog, he $achievementsList.
