Royal Ossorian Navy
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| The 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: 493,000 Reserve: 117,000 |
| 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 | 343 combatant ships 89 auxiliary ships |
| Commanders | |
| High Queen | Tara Ní Sionán |
| First Lord of the Admiralty | Aerona Ní Gualraic |
| First Naval Lord | Kiera Ní Beirne |
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 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.
Installations
The Royal Ossorian Navy operates eleven naval bases (Ossorian Gaelic: Bunáit Chabhlaigh na Banríona; English: Queen's Naval Base) in the High Kingdom:
- BCB Kinvara, located near the capital city of Kenlis, is the largest naval base used by the Royal Ossorian Navy and is home to over 75 ships.
- BCB Casla, located near the city of Belmont in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
- BCB Ruán, located near the city of Ravernet in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
- BCB Fionntrá, located near the city of Lisnarick in the Kingdom of Arless.
- BCB Ceallais, located near the city of Lanark in the Kingdom of Vadre.
- BCB Llanbedr, located near the city of Arddlech in the Kingdom of Brecon.
- BCB Sambre, located near the city of Tylis in the Archduchy of Arzell.
- BCB Kamouka, located near the city of Lāhainā in the Hemar Confederacy.
- BCB Oireadh, located near the city of Acaill in the Vaddon Castellany.
- BCB Rälby, located near the city of Rälby in the Lordship of Vormsi.
- BCB Berunes, located near the city of Akureyri in the Alyksberg Free State.
Submarine Bases
The Royal Ossorian Navy operates six submarine bases (Ossorian Gaelic: Bunáit Fomhuirí na Banríona; English: Queen's Submarine Base) in the High Kingdom:
- BFB Ballán, located near the city of Tyrela in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
- BFB Deilgne, located near the city of Altmore in the Kingdom of Fira.
- BFB Míseal, located near the city of Ráth Bhile in the Kingdom of Roshin.
- BFB Góilín, located near the city of Kilbrin in the Principality of Inis.
- BFB Halawa, located near the city of Ahaino in the Hemar Confederacy.
- BFB Rimella, located near the city of Mauren in the Archduchy of Arzell.
The Royal Ossorian Navy operates several naval stations (Ossorian Gaelic: Stáisiún Cabhlaigh na Banríona; English: Queen's Naval Station) in various foreign countries:
- SCB Awamangu, located near the city of Bergholmen in the Kingdom of West Aotearoa.
- SCB Brownsburg, located near the city of Brownsburg in Allamunnika.
- SCB Eltykan, located near the city of Eltykan in the Republic of Gylias.
- SCB Svartö, located near the city of Svartö in the Kingdom of Nordkrusen.
- SCB Vanersdal, located near the city of Vanersdal in the Kingdom of Delkora.
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.
Independent Formations
Fleets
- Home Fleet - responsible for all Navy vessels in home waters
- 2nd Fleet - homeported at BCB Casla
- 3rd Fleet - homeported at BCB Kinvara
- 5th Fleet - homeported at BCB Kamouka
- 7th Fleet - homeported at BCB Oireadh
- 8th Fleet - homeported at BCB Kinvara
- 9th Fleet - homeported at BCB Kinvara