HMS Hexapuma (CA-412)

HMS Hexapuma (CA-412) is a Saganami-C-class Heavy Cruiser within Second Fleet. Commanded by CAPTSG Kerry Kuhn, Hexapuma claims Rockford, IL as her charter city.

History

First commissioned in February of 2014 under Captain (Junior Grade) Jimmy Nelson, Hexapuma began her life in Second Fleet as an independent patrol out of Louisville, KY A quick-growing unit, her first pinnace, the Condor-class Hexapuma-01, launched in early November of that year to patrol O'Fallon, IL.

In late August of 2015, Hexapuma was joined by HMS Saberpike in the formation of Cruiser Division 711, expanding her connections further. However, in May, 2016, Hexapuma-01 was returned to the boat bay, bringing their crew back into the fold. By the end of 2017, CruDiv 711 was brought under the umbrella of the newly-formed Task Force 22 as an entire subunit.

By early January, 2021, command shifted to then-CAPTJG Kerry Kuhn Under her command, Hexapuma has maintained an ongoing tradition of Worldbuilding sessions, book discussions, and especially convention attendance. Hexapuma 's reassignment to TG22.4 has not dampened this enthusiasm; in fact, it appears to have expanded it. Service alongside HMS Demon, HMS Vixen, and HMS Havoc has expanded the borders of contact for Hexapuma 's crew; the convention most favoured by her crew is Marcon in Ohio, but following closely are Capricon and Windycon in the Chicago area.

Commanding Officers

#	Name	Assumed	Relieved
1	CAPTJG Jimmy Nelson	12 February 2014	23 January 2021
2	CAPTSG Kerry Kuhn	23 January 2021	Incumbent

Crew Lineage

• 12 Feb 2014: Launched as HMS Hexapuma (CA-412) and assigned to Second Fleet.
• 25 Aug 2015: Reassigned to CruDiv711.
• 09 Dec 2017: Reassigned to Task Force 22 as part of CruDiv711.
• 30 Jun 2021: Reassigned to TG22.4.

Command Staff

• Commanding Officer: CAPTSG Kerry Kuhn, GCE, KR, SC, OG, CGM, GS, QBM, CBM, RMN
• Executive Officer: Commander Ann Schottler, RMN
• Ship's Bosun: Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate David Pelletier, KDE, NS, CGM, RMN

Ship's Honors

Decorations

• Royal Meritorious Unit Citation: Awarded 13 May 2022, by order of the Gryphon Fleet CO and with the recommendation and support of the IAN Groβadmiral der Flotte: "In honor of their performance in the Imperial Andermani Navy Course Challenge, leading the total points not only in Second Fleet, but indeed leading the entire Royal Manticoran Navy in points... [HMS Hexapuma is awarded] the Royal Meritorious Unit Citation."
• Royal Meritorious Unit Citation: Awarded 19 March 2023, by order of the Third Space Lord, for "substantial contributions to their local community, as well as providing substantial presence in their local convention circuit. Their efforts shed a positive light on TRMN as an org, and their Commanding Officer, Captain Senior Grade Kerry Kuhn should be proud of their efforts over CY 2022."

Ship's Orders

NOTE: This Wiki is the authoritative source for orders per the Fourth Space Lord. All orders have been provided by the issuing authority or are as posted in the TRMN Forums.

Ship's Orders are subordinate to, and expand upon or amplify Admiralty Orders, Naval Directives, and Second Fleet Orders. They are applicable to Hexapuma operations and personnel.

Order No.	Effective Date	Subject	Status
HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 1608-24	24 August 2016	Place Holder for Future Orders	Inactive

See Also

Heavy cruisers
Royal Manticoran Navy
Broadsword (CA)	Broadsword (lead) - Claymore - Glaive
Drake (CA)	Drake (lead)
Prince Consort (CA)	Princess Samantha
Saganami-B (CA)	Juggernaut - Justicar
Saganami-C (CA)	Death Claw - Hexapuma - Kodiak Max - Sabrepike - Snow Leopard - Hawk - Wolf - Leopard - Jonas Adcock - Helen Zilwicki - Trebuchet
Star Knight (CA)	Merlin - Alchemist - Star Witch