Royal Glytteronian Navy

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Royal Glytteronian Navy
Dubhghorm Ríoga na hGlítteann
File:GlytterNavyCoA.png
Founded1548
Country Glytter
AllegianceKenneth IV
TypeNavy
RoleNaval warfare
Size3,900 personnel
70 vessels & 32 aircraft
Naval Staff OfficesSpálgleann
Bulfawst
Invertwinc
Motto(s)"Ar thalamh agus ar muir" (Ghaillish)
"On land and sea"
March"Groom of the Sea"
Fleet8 frigates
12 submarines
1 amphibious assault ship
3 mine countermeasures ships
20 patrol ships
2 survey ships
1 hospital ship
2 icebreakers
Websitedubhghormrg.gl
Commanders
Commander-in-chiefKenneth IV
Minister of the NavyThe Honourable Maureen Phillips, (LP)
Fleet High CommanderAdmiral Hugh Lully
Second High CommanderRear Admiral Rory McFey
Insignia
Naval Ensign
Naval Jack

The Royal Glytteronian Navy (Ghaillish: Dubhghorm Ríoga na hGlítteann) is the branch of the Glytteronian Armed Forces responsible for naval operations of the state of Glytter. As of 2008, the RGN consists of approximately 3,900 personnel (9,450 in mobilized state, 32,000 when fully mobilized) and 70 vessels, including 8 heavy frigates, 12 submarines, 1 helicopter carrier, 20 patrol boats, 1 minesweeper, 1 minehunter, 1 mine detection vessel, 4 support vessels and 2 training vessels. The navy also includes the Coast Guard.

History

Organization

In the government, the navy is administrated by and its interests are represented by the Minister of the Navy. Under the Walker Government, the current Minister of the Navy is Maureen Phillips. The navy's fleets are under the command of the Fleet High Commander who is the highest ranking naval official who is assisted by the Second High Commander. The positions are currently held by Admiral Hugh Lully and Rear Admiral Rory McFey respectively.

Furthermore, the navy is organized into naval flotillas, the Coast Guard, and naval schools.

Naval flotillas

  • 1st Submarine Flotilla (1. CFo) located at Bulfawst
  • 2nd Submarine Flotilla (2. CFo) located at Invertwinc
  • Carrier Flotilla (CI) located at Bulfawst
  • 5th Frigate Flotilla (5. CFh) located at Spálgleann
  • 6th Frigate Flotilla (6. CFh) located at Bulfawst

Amphibious units

Naval schools

Bases

Some of the Royal Glytteronian Navy's bases are:

  • Léanbonn, Bulfawst (main base for navy)
  • Soirbonn, Invertwinc
  • Caipitilbonn, Spálgleann
  • Lossie fort, Spálgleann (Coast Guard Command; Marine Regiment Command)
  • Leòdhas (Coast Guard Squadron North) located in Oileáin Oirthir
  • Donlass (Coast Guard Squadron South) located in Mannes

Equipment

Surface vessels

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HMS Ellen II, the Royal Glytteronian Navy's dedicated helicopter carrier.

Helicopter Carriers

Class Number
of ships
Builder Origin Notes
Ellen II class 1 Bodtarraing Glytter 1 in service

Frigates

Class Number
of ships
Builder Origin Notes
Invertwinc class 6 Bodtarraing Glytter 6 in service
Unicorn class 2 Bodtarraing Glytter 2 in service

Minesweepers

Class Number
of ships
Builder Origin Notes
Holyhead class 2 Bodtarraing Glytter 2 in service
Rosaiteir class 1 Bodtarraing Glytter 1 in service

Patrol boats

Class Number
of ships
Builder Origin Notes
Dapper class 20 Merlome Glytter 20 in service

Combat boats

Class Number
of ships
Builder Origin Notes
CB90-class 147 Bodtarraing Glytter 147 in service

Submarines

Class Number
of ships
Builder Origin Notes
Rory I class 8 Cockmus Glytter 8 in service
St Cuchulain class 4 Cockmus Glytter 4 in service

Auxiliary ships

School ships