Royal Ossorian Navy

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Royal Ossorian Navy
Cabhlach Ríoga na Osraí
Active1483 - present
Country Ossoria
BranchNavy
TypeBlue-water navy
RoleNaval warfare
Aerial warfare
Amphibious warfare
SizeActive: 493,000
Reserve: 117,000
Part ofOssorian Armed Forces
HeadquartersKenlis, Ossoria
Nickname(s)Royal Navy
Senior Service
Motto(s)Invicta
Unconquered
Colors  Navy blue
MarchHeart of Oak
Fleet343 combatant ships
89 auxiliary ships
Commanders
High QueenTara Ní Sionán
First Lord of the AdmiraltyAerona Ní Gualraic
First Naval LordKiera 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 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

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 eleven naval bases (Ossorian Gaelic: Bunáit Chabhlaigh na Banríona; English: Queen's Naval Base) in the High Kingdom:

  • BCB Cléire, located near the city of Kenlis, is the largest naval base used by the Royal Ossorian Navy and is home to over 75 ships.
  • BCB Gabhrán, located near the city of Gabhrán in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • BCB Ruán, located near the city of Ravernet in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • BCB Iúraigh, located near the city of Iúraigh in the Kingdom of Ardliss.
  • BCB Malaig, located near the city of Malaig in the Kingdom of Lodainn.
  • BCB Tywyn, located near the city of Tywyn in the Kingdom of Brecon.
  • BCB Tylis, located near the city of Tylis in the Archduchy of Arzell.
  • BCB Lāhainā, located near the city of Lāhainā in the Hemar Confederacy.
  • BCB Oireadh, located near the city of Oireadh in the Vaddon Castellany.
  • BCB Rälby, located near the city of Rälby in the Lordship of Vormsi.
  • BCB Berunes, located near the city of Berunes 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 Ráithín, located near the city of Ráithín in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • BFB Áthdara, located near the city of Áthdara in the Kingdom of Firada.
  • BFB Ràthais, located near the city of Ràthais in the Kingdom of Rocelyn.
  • BFB Góilín, located near the city of Góilín in the Principality of Carmane.
  • BFB Halawa, located near the city of Halawa in the Hemar Confederacy.
  • BFB Rimella, located near the city of Rimella in the Archduchy of Arzell.

Naval Stations

The Royal Ossorian Navy jointly operates several overseas stations (Ossorian Gaelic: Comhstáisiún Oibríochtaí na Banríona; English: Queen's Joint Operations Station) in various foreign countries:

  • COB Awamangu, located near the city of Awamangu in the Kingdom of West Aotearoa.
  • COB Brownsburg, located near the city of Brownsburg in Allamunnika.
  • COB Eltykan, located near the city of Eltykan in the Republic of Gylias.
  • COB Svartö, located near the city of Svartö in the Kingdom of Nordkrusen.
  • COB Vanersdal, located near the city of Vanersdal in the Kingdom of Delkora.
  • COB Ras al-Zib, located in the Islamic Republic of Mansuriyyah.

Shipyards

The Royal Ossorian Navy operates seven fleetyards (Ossorian Gaelic: Clós Cabhlaigh na Banríona; English: Queen's Naval Yard) in the High Kingdom:

  • CCB Cléire, located near the city of Kenlis in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • CCB Gabhrán, located near the city of Gabhrán in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • CCB Meáin, located near the city of Meáin in the Kingdom of Dídean.
  • CCB Neasáin, located near the city of Neasáin in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • CCB Leitir, located near the city of Leitir in the Kingdom of Ardliss.
  • CCB Ráithín, located near the city of Ráithín in the Kingdom of Kenlis.
  • CCB Thiar, located near the city of Thiar in the Kingdom of Firada.

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.

Standing Formations

Fleets

  • Home Fleet (HMFLT) - responsible for all vessels in home waters
  • 2nd Fleet (2FLT) - homeported at BCB Casla
  • 3rd Fleet (3FLT) - homeported at BCB Kinvara
  • 4th Fleet (4FLT) - homeported at BCB Kinvara
  • 5th Fleet (5FLT) - homeported at BCB Kamouka
  • 6th Fleet (6FLT) - homeported at BCB Kamouka
  • 7th Fleet (7FLT) - homeported at BCB Oireadh
  • 8th Fleet (8FLT) - homeported at BCB Kinvara
  • 9th Fleet (9FLT) - homeported at BCB Kinvara

Task Forces

  • Task Force 13 (TF13)
  • Task Force 16 (TF16)
  • Task Force 18 (TF18)
  • Task Force 21 (TF21)
  • Task Force 27 (TF27)
  • Task Force 32 (TF32)
  • Task Force 35 (TF35)
  • Task Force 39 (TF39)

Equipment

Ships

Aircraft

Customs and traditions

Current Naming Conventions

Hull Classification Codes