HMS Hexapuma (CA-412)
| HMS Hexapuma (CA-412) | |
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| Name: | HMS Hexapuma |
| HCN: | CA-412 |
| Charter City: | Louisville, KY |
| Class: | Saganami-C |
| Type: | Heavy Cruiser |
| Affiliation: |  Royal Manticoran Navy
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| Commander: | CAPTSG Kerry Kuhn, RMN |
| Launched: | 12 Feb 2014 |
| Status: | Active |
| Reporting to: | Task Force 22 |
| Fleet: | Second Fleet |
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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[1] A quick-growing unit, her first pinnace, the Condor-class Hexapuma-01, launched in early November of that year to patrol O'Fallon, IL.[2]
In late August of 2015, Hexapuma was joined by HMS Saberpike in the formation of Cruiser Division 711, expanding her connections further.[3] However, in May, 2016, Hexapuma-01 was returned to the boat bay, bringing their crew back into the fold.[4] By the end of 2017, CruDiv 711 was brought under the umbrella of the newly-formed Task Force 22 as an entire subunit.[5]
By early January, 2021, command shifted to then-CAPTJG Kerry Kuhn[6] 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[7]; 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.[1]
- 25 Aug 2015: Reassigned to CruDiv711.[3]
- 09 Dec 2017: Reassigned to Task Force 22 as part of CruDiv711.[5]
- 30 Jun 2021: Reassigned to TG22.4.[7]
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
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- 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."[8]
- 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."[9]
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 2302-01 | 28 February 2023 | S2C (E-2) JJ Brutsman (RMN-6887-22) to S1C (E-3) | Active |
| HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2212-02 | 25 December 2022 | PO3 (E-4) Eric Thompson (RMN-6612-21) to PO2 (E-5) | Active |
| HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2212-01 | 8 December 2022 | Civilian Two (C-2) William Kopke (RMN-6686-21) to Civilian Three (C-3) | Active |
| HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2211-01 | 2 November 2022 | S3C (E-1) JJ Brutsman (RMN-6887-22) to S2C (E-2) | Superseded by HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2302-01 |
| HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2209-02 | 21 September 2022 | S2C (E-2) Jordan Fiedler (RMN-6610-21) to S1C (E-3), S2C (E-2) Jay Fiedler (RMN-6609-21) to S1C (E-3), S2C (E-2) Thomas Parikka (RMN-6611-21) to S1C (E-3) | Active |
| HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2209-01 | 9 September 2022 | PO3 (E-4) Madi Greg (RMN-6603-21) to PO2 (E-5) | Active |
| HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2205-01 | 6 May 2022 | Civilian One (C-1) William Kopke (RMN-6686-21) to Civilian Two (C-2) | Superseded by HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2212-01 |
| HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2203-01 | 6 March 2022 | S1C (E-3) Eric Thompson (RMN-6612-21) to PO3 (E-4) | Superseded by HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2212-02 |
| HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2202-01 | 25 February 2022 | S1C (E-3) Madi Greg (RMN-6603-21) to PO3 (E-4) | Amended by HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2209-01 |
| HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2112-01 | 22 December 2021 | S3C (E-1) Jay Fiedler (RMN-6609-21) to S2C (E-2), S3C (E-1) Jordan Fiedler (RMN-6610-21) to S2C (E-2), S3C (E-1) Thomas Parikka (RMN-6611-21) to S2C (E-2) | Superseded by HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2209-02 |
| HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2110-02 | 31 October 2021 | S2C (E-2) Piotr Lutek (RMN-6288-20) to S1C (E-3) | Active |
| HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2110-01 | 21 October 2021 | S2C (E-2) Eric Thompson (RMN-6612-21) to S1C (E-3) | Superseded by HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2203-01 |
| HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2109-02 | 24 September 2021 | S2C (E-2) Madi Greg (RMN-6603-21) to S1C (E-3) | Amended by HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2202-01 |
| HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2109-01 | 4 September 2021 | PO1 (E-6) Tiffany Kampersal (RMN-5581-18) to Ensign (O-1) | Active |
| HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2106-01 | 25 June 2021 | S3C (E-1) Eric Thompson (RMN-6612-21) to S2C (E-2) | Superseded by HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2110-01 |
| HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2105-01 | 15 May 2021 | S2C (E-2) Brian Stone (RMN-6019-19) to S1C (E-3), S3C (E-1) Madi Greg (RMN-6603-21) to S2C (E-2) | Amended by HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2109-02 |
| HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2102-01 | 2 February 2021 | S3C (E-1) Piotr Lutek (RMN-6288-20) to S2C (E-2) | Superseded by HMS Hexapuma Ship's Order 2110-02 |
References
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 |