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The '''Earldom of Westmarch''' is a [[peerage]] title awarded by {{trmn}}.
The '''Dukedom of Westmarch''' is a [[peerage]] title awarded by {{trmn}}.


Westmarch was created as a title on 3 May 2013<ref>[[Admiralty Order 1305-01]]: Creation of the Westmarch peerage</ref> when then-[[CDRE]] Sir [[User:JNeitz|John Neitz]] was created [[Baron]] Westmarch at DemiCon in Des Moines, IA.  2017, where he received the accolade from [[David Weber]].  
Westmarch was created as a title on 3 May 2013<ref>[[Admiralty Order 1305-01]]: Creation of the Westmarch peerage</ref> when then-[[CDRE]] Sir [[User:JNeitz|John Neitz]] was created [[Baron]] Westmarch at DemiCon in Des Moines, IA.  2017, where he received the accolade from [[David Weber]].  


In 2015, Neitz was promoted to the rank of [[Earl]] of Westmarch.
In 2015, Neitz was promoted to the rank of [[Earl]] of Westmarch and then on 30 December 2020 was made [[Duke]] of Westmarch.


==Barony of Westmarch==
==Barony of Westmarch==
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==Earldom of Westmarch==
==Earldom of Westmarch==
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==Coat of arms of the Earl of Westmarch==
==Dukedom of Westmarch==
{| class="wikitable"
! # !! Name !! Elevated !! Rank
|-
| 1 || [[VADM]] John Neitz [[KSK]], [[KCR]], [[MC]], [[DSO]] || 30 December 2020 || Duke
|}
 
==Coat of arms of the Duke of Westmarch==
[[File:Arms_Westmarch_earl.png|200px|right]]  
[[File:Arms_Westmarch_earl.png|200px|right]]  


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===Coronet===
===Coronet===
The escutcheon is ensigned with the coronet of a [[Manticoran]] earl.
The escutcheon is ensigned with the coronet of a [[Manticoran]] duke.


===Motto===
===Motto===
'''ULTREYA''' ("Onward!")
'''ONWARD'''  


===Orders and decorations===
===Orders and decorations===
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[[File:Westmarch_Rifles_Patch.png|200px|left|Westmarch Rifles shoulder insignia]]  
[[File:Westmarch_Rifles_Patch.png|200px|left|Westmarch Rifles shoulder insignia]]  


The earl is the honorary [[colonel]] of the '''Westmarch Rifles''', a [[Home Guard]] infantry regiment of the [[Royal Manticoran Army]] drawing personnel from throughout the county.   
The duke is the honorary [[colonel]] of the '''Westmarch Rifles''', a [[Home Guard]] infantry regiment of the [[Royal Manticoran Army]] drawing personnel from throughout the duchy.   


The regimental shoulder insignia is based on the arms of the earl, using the same colors and interlaced bars forming a W and M and representing he two main mountain ranges of the region.  The regiment is specially trained in mountain operations.
The regimental shoulder insignia is based on the arms of the earl, using the same colors and interlaced bars forming a W and M and representing he two main mountain ranges of the region.  The regiment is specially trained in mountain operations.
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==Geographical description of territory==
==Geographical description of territory==


The [[County]] of Westmarch comprises a peninsula and nearby offshore islands in the northwest corner of largest continent of the planet [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Manticore Manticore], several thousand kilometers to the northwest of [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Landing Landing].   
The [[Duchy]] of Westmarch comprises a peninsula and nearby offshore islands in the northwest corner of largest continent of the planet [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Manticore Manticore], several thousand kilometers to the northwest of [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Landing Landing].   


The Westmarch Peninsula ends at Point Ultima, the westernmost point of the continent, which features a spectacular geological formation.  The '''Westmarch Way''' is a popular trail allowing hikers to travel part or all of the last several hundred kilometers to Ultima along a wilderness path, similar to the Appalachian Trail on Old Earth.
The Westmarch Peninsula ends at Land's End, the westernmost point of the continent, which features a spectacular geological formation.  The '''Westmarch Way''' is a popular trail allowing hikers to travel part or all of the last several hundred kilometers to Ultima along a wilderness path, similar to the Appalachian Trail on Old Earth.


The south coast of the peninsula features temperate rainforest giving way to boreal uplands in the interior.
The south coast of the peninsula features temperate rainforest giving way to boreal uplands in the interior.


The administrative center and primary city of the county is '''Arcadia'''.   
The duchy's administrative center and primary city is '''Arcadia'''.   


Well known regional products include Westmarch Cheese and Westmarch Cider.
Well known regional products include Westmarch Cheese and Westmarch Cider.


The personal land holdings of the earldom include the family seat of '''Westmarch House''' in Arcadia, as well as considerable commercial real estate interests in the city, as well as undeveloped land throughout the county.  The earl's Landing residence is the penthouse of a bay-front pre counter-grav tower (since updated with counter-grav) in the Colonial District.
The personal land holdings of the dukedom include the family seat of '''Westmarch House''' in Arcadia, as well as considerable commercial real estate interests in the city, as well as undeveloped land throughout the duchy.  The duke's Landing residence is the penthouse of a bay-front pre counter-grav tower (since updated with counter-grav) in the Colonial District.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Earls]]
[[Category:Dukes]]
[[Category:Peerage]]
[[Category:Peerage]]

Revision as of 18:22, 18 January 2021

The Dukedom of Westmarch is a peerage title awarded by The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc..

Westmarch was created as a title on 3 May 2013[1] when then-CDRE Sir John Neitz was created Baron Westmarch at DemiCon in Des Moines, IA. 2017, where he received the accolade from David Weber.

In 2015, Neitz was promoted to the rank of Earl of Westmarch and then on 30 December 2020 was made Duke of Westmarch.

Barony of Westmarch

# Name Elevated Rank
1 CDRE John Neitz KR 3 May 2013 Baron

Earldom of Westmarch

# Name Elevated Rank
1 VADM John Neitz KCR, MC, DSO October 2015 Earl

Dukedom of Westmarch

# Name Elevated Rank
1 VADM John Neitz KSK, KCR, MC, DSO 30 December 2020 Duke

Coat of arms of the Duke of Westmarch

Arms Westmarch earl.png

Escutcheon

Argent three hexapumas passant Azure between two bars dancetty sable.

Coronet

The escutcheon is ensigned with the coronet of a Manticoran duke.

Motto

ONWARD

Orders and decorations

Escutcheon encircled by the riband of the Order of King Roger. Pendant from the achievement are representations of the Manticore Cross, the Order of Gallantry, and the Gryphon Star.

Symbolism

The bars dancetty each form the letters "WM" for "West March," and also represent the two primary mountain ranges (coastal and central) of Westmarch. The hexapuma, although it is a Sphinxian lifeform, is depicted for its speed and boldness. There are three to represent the earl, the countess, and the heir to the title. They are passant to dexter, representing that they are going westward ("west march"). The colors are the livery colors of the family.


Westmarch Rifles

Westmarch Rifles guidon
Westmarch Rifles shoulder insignia

The duke is the honorary colonel of the Westmarch Rifles, a Home Guard infantry regiment of the Royal Manticoran Army drawing personnel from throughout the duchy.

The regimental shoulder insignia is based on the arms of the earl, using the same colors and interlaced bars forming a W and M and representing he two main mountain ranges of the region. The regiment is specially trained in mountain operations.

Geographical description of territory

The Duchy of Westmarch comprises a peninsula and nearby offshore islands in the northwest corner of largest continent of the planet Manticore, several thousand kilometers to the northwest of Landing.

The Westmarch Peninsula ends at Land's End, the westernmost point of the continent, which features a spectacular geological formation. The Westmarch Way is a popular trail allowing hikers to travel part or all of the last several hundred kilometers to Ultima along a wilderness path, similar to the Appalachian Trail on Old Earth.

The south coast of the peninsula features temperate rainforest giving way to boreal uplands in the interior.

The duchy's administrative center and primary city is Arcadia.

Well known regional products include Westmarch Cheese and Westmarch Cider.

The personal land holdings of the dukedom include the family seat of Westmarch House in Arcadia, as well as considerable commercial real estate interests in the city, as well as undeveloped land throughout the duchy. The duke's Landing residence is the penthouse of a bay-front pre counter-grav tower (since updated with counter-grav) in the Colonial District.

References

  1. Admiralty Order 1305-01: Creation of the Westmarch peerage