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'''HMS ''Unconquered'' (CL-16)''' is a [[Light Cruiser]] and the oldest active duty warship in the [[Royal Manticoran Navy]].. Her current commanding officer is [[ADM]] [[Sir]] Michael Paquette. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Commissioned in 1649 PD | Commissioned in 1649 PD, ''Unconquered'' was first commanded by [http://honorverse.wikia.com/wiki/Edward_Saganami| Edward Saganami]; it was his first hyper-capable command. ''Unconquered'''s final commanding officer was [http://honorverse.wikia.com/wiki/Ellen_D'Orville| Ellen D'Orville], followed by an order to transfer the ship to the reserve fleet, where ''Unconquered'' remained for a century. She was scheduled for scrapping after her service, but was saved through a massive fundraising effort of the [http://honorverse.wikia.com/wiki/Royal_Navy_League| Royal Navy League] to effect a repair and restoration project, preserving the ship back to her Saganami-era state. Once the project was completed, she remained in a parking orbit above Manticore as a memorial and living history museum. | ||
==Shipboard Positions== | ==Shipboard Positions== | ||
After the Royal Navy League managed to rescue ''Unconquered'' from scrapping following reserve duty, it was determined that given the ship's illustrious history, it would be considered a high honor to be assigned as a member of her crew. Crew membership did not require the honoree to physically crew the vessel; it was merely an additional billet afforded to the honoree which entitled them to wear the '''HMS UNCONQUERED''' tab placed above the honoree's actual assignment shoulder insignia. | After the Royal Navy League managed to rescue ''Unconquered'' from scrapping following reserve duty, it was determined that given the ship's illustrious history, it would be considered a high honor to be assigned as a member of her crew. Crew membership did not require the honoree to physically crew the vessel; it was merely an additional billet afforded to the honoree which entitled them to wear the '''HMS UNCONQUERED''' tab placed above the honoree's actual assignment shoulder insignia. | ||
The Commanding Officer of ''Unconquered'' was traditionally a senior active duty RMN flag officer, chosen by the Crown from a list of nominations voted on by the Navy's serving officers. In 1920 PD Admiral [[wikipedia:Honor_Harrington|Honor Harrington]] was appointed CO of ''Unconquered'' upon the retirement of Admiral Massengale. | The Commanding Officer of ''Unconquered'' was traditionally a senior active duty RMN flag officer, chosen by the Crown from a list of nominations voted on by the Navy's serving officers. In 1920 PD Admiral [[wikipedia:Honor_Harrington|Honor Harrington]] was appointed CO of ''Unconquered'' upon the retirement of Admiral Massengale. The CO of ''Unconquered'' was the only RMN flag officer who was allowed to wear the white beret of a hyper-capable ship's CO. | ||
==TRMN== | ==TRMN== | ||
Within {{trmn}}, assignment to ''Unconquered'' is one of the highest honors for members of the Navy and Marine Corps; crewmembers are considered to exemplify the very best in unswerving duty and service to the entire organization, with demonstrated and conspicuous accomplishment and achievement. Eligibility for consideration is limited to members of the [[Royal Manticoran Navy]] and the [[Royal Manticoran Marine Corps]]; other branches within the organization have their own, similar societies. Each year, a "class" of inductees is named in the fall months, usually at [[HonorCon]] in late October. The full list is announced via email and social media after the awards ceremony by the [[Bureau of Ships]]. Crewmember appointments are permanent; however, the appointment as Commanding Officer lasts for one year. | Within {{trmn}}, assignment to ''Unconquered'' is one of the highest honors for members of the Navy and Marine Corps; crewmembers are considered to exemplify the very best in unswerving duty and service to the entire organization, with demonstrated and conspicuous accomplishment and achievement. Eligibility for consideration is limited to members of the [[Royal Manticoran Navy]] and the [[Royal Manticoran Marine Corps]]; other branches within the organization have their own, similar societies. Each year, a "class" of inductees is named in the fall months, usually at [[HonorCon]] in late October. The full list is announced via email and social media after the awards ceremony by the [[Bureau of Ships]]. Crewmember appointments are permanent; however, the appointment as Commanding Officer lasts for one year. The transfer of command is typically announced at [[Honorcon]] in Autumn. [[Admiralty Order 1511-04]] established the position of a "Permanent Commanding Officer" of ''Unconquered'', above that of the Commanding Officer. The current and first Permanent CO is David Weber. | ||
===Nomination=== | ===Nomination=== | ||
Those holding a billet of ship [[commanding officer]] or above may submit worthy nominees to the [[Third Space Lord]] when nominations are solicited (usually July or August until September or October). A committee made up of the members of the [[Bureau of Ships]] will consider all submitted nominations for intense vetting. Crewmembers are voted upon in committee, while the Commanding Officer is submitted to the [[Royal Council]] for final consideration and selection. Those nominations not selected are traditionally transmitted to the [[Bureau of Personnel]] for consideration of a post-nominal award. | Those holding a billet of ship [[commanding officer]] or above may submit worthy nominees to the [[Third Space Lord]] when nominations are solicited (usually July or August until September or October). A committee made up of the members of the [[Bureau of Ships]] will consider all submitted nominations for intense vetting. Crewmembers are voted upon in committee, while the Commanding Officer is submitted to the [[Royal Council]] for final consideration and selection. Those nominations not selected are traditionally transmitted to the [[Bureau of Personnel]] for consideration of a post-nominal award. | ||
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! Billet !! Name !! Inducted !! Assignment | ! Billet !! Name !! Inducted !! Assignment | ||
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|[[Admiralty Order 1511-04|Permanent Commanding Officer]] || [[FADM]] [[Sir]] David Weber, [[Grand Duke]] [[New Montana]] || 2015 || | |[[Admiralty Order 1511-04|Permanent Commanding Officer]] || [[FADM]] [[Sir]] David Weber, [[Grand Duke]] [[New Montana]] || 2015 || HMS Duke of Cromarty | ||
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|[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=376&t=19463 Commanding Officer] || [[ADM]] [[Sir]] Michael Paquette || 2014 || | |[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=376&t=19463 Commanding Officer] || [[ADM]] [[Sir]] Michael Paquette || 2014 || HMS Hector | ||
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|Executive Officer || [[VADM]] [[Sir]] Colin Lloyd, [[Baron]] [[New Ayers]] || 2017 || | |Executive Officer || [[VADM]] [[Sir]] Colin Lloyd, [[Baron]] [[New Ayers]] || 2017 || GNS Olympus | ||
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|[[Bosun (position)|Ship's Bosun]] || [[SMCPO]] [[Sir]] Christopher Baye|| 2016 ||[[Bosun]], | |[[Bosun (position)|Ship's Bosun]] || [[SMCPO]] [[Sir]] Christopher Baye|| 2016 ||[[Bosun]], HMS Hellhound | ||
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|Operations Officer || [[RADM]] [[Dame]] Christa Brolley, [[Baroness]] [[New Dover]] || 2016 || | |Operations Officer || [[RADM]] [[Dame]] Christa Brolley, [[Baroness]] [[New Dover]] || 2016 || HMS Hector | ||
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|Assist. Operations Officer || [[CDRE]] [[Sir]] Doss Buckalew, [[Baron]] [[New Greyhawke]] ||2018|| | |Assist. Operations Officer || [[CDRE]] [[Sir]] Doss Buckalew, [[Baron]] [[New Greyhawke]] ||2018|| HMS Tristram | ||
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|[[Operations Specialist|Chief Operations Specialist]] || [[CDRE]] [[Sir]] Matthew Miller ||2018 || | |[[Operations Specialist|Chief Operations Specialist]] || [[CDRE]] [[Sir]] Matthew Miller ||2018 || HMS Gallant | ||
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|[[Operations Specialist]] || [[LTSG]] Elizabeth Cant, [[GSN]] || 2012 || | |[[Operations Specialist]] || [[LTSG]] Elizabeth Cant, [[GSN]] || 2012 || GNS Albion | ||
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|[[Operations Specialist]] || [[RADM]] Edward Wandall || 2017 || | |[[Operations Specialist]] || [[RADM]] Edward Wandall || 2017 || HMSS Greenwich | ||
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|[[Operations Specialist]] || [[CDRE]] Zach Perkins || 2016 || | |[[Operations Specialist]] || [[CDRE]] Zach Perkins || 2016 || HMS Penelope | ||
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|Intelligence Officer || [[FADM]] [[Dame]] Laura Lochen, [[Countess]] of [[Boundary Waters]], [[Baroness]] of [[La Mancha]] ||2012 || | |Intelligence Officer || [[FADM]] [[Dame]] Laura Lochen, [[Countess]] of [[Boundary Waters]], [[Baroness]] of [[La Mancha]] ||2012 || HMS Invincible | ||
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|Assist. Intelligence Officer ||[[RADM]] [[Sir]] Kim Niemeyer, [[Baron]] [[Bahia Cadiz]] || 2015 || | |Assist. Intelligence Officer ||[[RADM]] [[Sir]] Kim Niemeyer, [[Baron]] [[Bahia Cadiz]] || 2015 || HMS Heracles | ||
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|Intelligence Warrant Officer || [[CWO]] Michael Cucchiarella | |Intelligence Warrant Officer || [[CWO]] Michael Cucchiarella ||2015 || HMS Invincible | ||
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|[[Intelligence Specialist|Chief Intelligence Specialist]] || [[CAPTSG]] Steven Firestine ||2017 || | |[[Intelligence Specialist|Chief Intelligence Specialist]] || [[CAPTSG]] Steven Firestine ||2017 || HMS Duke of Cromarty | ||
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|[[Intelligence Specialist]] || [[LCDR]] Jules Howard || | |[[Intelligence Specialist]] || [[LCDR]] Jules Howard || 2013 || HMS Valkyrie | ||
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|[[Intelligence Specialist]] || [[CAPTSG]] Jackie Snedden | |[[Intelligence Specialist]] || [[CAPTSG]] Jackie Snedden || 2017 || HMS Enterprise | ||
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|[[Intelligence Specialist]] || [[ADM]] Chrissy Killian, [[Countess]] [[Fontana Flats]] || 2017 || | |[[Intelligence Specialist]] || [[ADM]] Chrissy Killian, [[Countess]] [[Fontana Flats]] || 2017 || HMS Gaudalcanal | ||
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|[[Intelligence Specialist]] || [[CAPTSG]] Pamela Cole [[Baroness]] [[New Florence]] || 2020 || | |[[Intelligence Specialist]] || [[CAPTSG]] Pamela Cole [[Baroness]] [[New Florence]] || 2020 || HMS Grendelsbane | ||
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|[[Intelligence Specialist]] || [[LCDR]] Patrick Giese || 2022 || | |[[Intelligence Specialist]] || [[LCDR]] Patrick Giese || 2022 || HMS Invincible | ||
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! Billet !! Name !! Inducted !! Assignment | ! Billet !! Name !! Inducted !! Assignment | ||
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|Administration Officer || [[ADM]] [[Sir]] [[User:MDGarcia|Michael D. Garcia]], [[Earl]] of [[McCovey Cove]] || 2015 || | |Administration Officer || [[ADM]] [[Sir]] [[User:MDGarcia|Michael D. Garcia]], [[Earl]] of [[McCovey Cove]] || 2015 || HMS medusa | ||
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|Assist. Admin Officer || [[CDRE]] [[Sir]] Jerald Andry III ||2018 || | |Assist. Admin Officer || [[CDRE]] [[Sir]] Jerald Andry III ||2018 || HMS Barbarossa | ||
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|[[Yeoman|Chief Yeoman]] || || || | |[[Yeoman|Chief Yeoman]] || || || | ||
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|[[Yeoman]] ||[[CAPTSG]] [[Sir]] Jamey Salsberg ||2018|| | |[[Yeoman]] ||[[CAPTSG]] [[Sir]] Jamey Salsberg ||2018|| HMS Invincible | ||
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|[[Yeoman]] || || || | |[[Yeoman]] || || || | ||
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|[[Personnelman|Chief Personnelman]] || [[RADM]] [[Sir]] Antonio Lopes || 2012 || | |[[Personnelman|Chief Personnelman]] || [[RADM]] [[Sir]] Antonio Lopes || 2012 || HMS Gryphon | ||
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|[[Personnelman]] || [[RADM]] [[Sir]] David Misener || 2021 || | |[[Personnelman]] || [[RADM]] [[Sir]] David Misener || 2021 || Admiralty House | ||
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|[[Navy Counselor|Chief Navy Counselor]] || [[CAPTJG]] Emily Herron || 2013 || | |[[Navy Counselor|Chief Navy Counselor]] || [[CAPTJG]] Emily Herron || 2013 || HMS Invincible | ||
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|[[Navy Counselor]] ||[[CDR]] [[Dame]] Dora Ann Erikson || 2018|| | |[[Navy Counselor]] ||[[CDR]] [[Dame]] Dora Ann Erikson || 2018|| HMS Javelin | ||
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|[[Navy Counselor]] || [[CAPTSG]] [[Sir]] Paul McPherson || 2021 || | |[[Navy Counselor]] || [[CAPTSG]] [[Sir]] Paul McPherson || 2021 || HMSS Sidemore Station | ||
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|[[Navy Counselor]] || || || | |[[Navy Counselor]] || || || | ||
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! Billet !! Name !! Inducted !! Assignment | ! Billet !! Name !! Inducted !! Assignment | ||
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|Logistics Officer || [[LTSG]] Anne Zecca, [[GSN]] || 2011 || | |Logistics Officer || [[LTSG]] Anne Zecca, [[GSN]] || 2011 || GNS Nathan | ||
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|Assist. Logistics Officer|| [[CDRE]] [[Sir]] Joseph Harney || 2017 || | |Assist. Logistics Officer|| [[CDRE]] [[Sir]] Joseph Harney || 2017 || HMSS Talbott | ||
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|[[Storekeeper|Chief Storekeeper]] ||[[RADM]] Heidi Nelson, [[Baroness]] [[Redstone]] || 2017 || | |[[Storekeeper|Chief Storekeeper]] ||[[RADM]] Heidi Nelson, [[Baroness]] [[Redstone]] || 2017 || HMSS North Star | ||
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|[[Storekeeper|Supply Clerk]] || [[ADM]] [[Dame]] Brandi Hinson, [[Countess]] [[Nya Östergötland]] || 2013 || | |[[Storekeeper|Supply Clerk]] || [[ADM]] [[Dame]] Brandi Hinson, [[Countess]] [[Nya Östergötland]] || 2013 || HMS Werewolf | ||
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|[[Storekeeper]] || || || | |[[Storekeeper]] || || || | ||
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|[[Steward|Chief Steward]] || [[CAPT]] Mark West, [[GSN]]† || 2012 || | |[[Steward|Chief Steward]] || [[CAPT]] Mark West, [[GSN]]† || 2012 || HMS Valhalla | ||
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|[[Steward|Steward's Mate]] ||[[CWO]] Jack Warren || 2015 || | |[[Steward|Steward's Mate]] ||[[CWO]] Jack Warren || 2015 || HMS Werewolf | ||
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|[[Steward|Steward's Mate]] || || || | |[[Steward|Steward's Mate]] || || || | ||
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|[[Steward|Steward's Mate]] || || || | |[[Steward|Steward's Mate]] || || || | ||
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|[[Disbursing Clerk|Chief Disbursing Clerk]] || [[CAPTJG]] [[Dame]] Cindy Epard, [[Baroness]] [[Cape Fear]] || 2015 || | |[[Disbursing Clerk|Chief Disbursing Clerk]] || [[CAPTJG]] [[Dame]] Cindy Epard, [[Baroness]] [[Cape Fear]] || 2015 || HMS Werewolf | ||
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|[[Disbursing Clerk]] || || || | |[[Disbursing Clerk]] || || || | ||
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! Billet !! Name !! Inducted !! Assignment | ! Billet !! Name !! Inducted !! Assignment | ||
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|Tactical Officer || [[RADM]] [[Sir]] [[User:ZWhite|Zachary White]] || 2015 || | |Tactical Officer || [[RADM]] [[Sir]] [[User:ZWhite|Zachary White]] || 2015 || HMS Achilles | ||
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|Assist. Tactical Officer || [[CDRE]] [[Sir]] James Kratzer || 2011 || | |Assist. Tactical Officer || [[CDRE]] [[Sir]] James Kratzer || 2011 || HMS Heracles | ||
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|Weapons Officer || [[VADM]] [[Sir]] [[User:JNeitz|John Neitz]], [[Earl]] of [[Westmarch]] || 2012 || | |Weapons Officer || [[VADM]] [[Sir]] [[User:JNeitz|John Neitz]], [[Earl]] of [[Westmarch]] || 2012 || HMS Invincible | ||
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|Assist. Weapons Officer ||[[CDRE]] [[Sir]] Sherman Day ||2015 || | |Assist. Weapons Officer ||[[CDRE]] [[Sir]] Sherman Day ||2015 || HMS Demon | ||
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|[[Gunner|Chief Gunner's Mate]] || [[RADM]] [[Sir]] Wayne Bruns, [[Earl]] of [[Cappanarrow]] || 2013 || | |[[Gunner|Chief Gunner's Mate]] || [[RADM]] [[Sir]] Wayne Bruns, [[Earl]] of [[Cappanarrow]] || 2013 || HMS Imperatrix | ||
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|[[Gunner|Gunner's Mate]] || [[RADM]] [[Sir]] Jon Stout || 2014 || | |[[Gunner|Gunner's Mate]] || [[RADM]] [[Sir]] Jon Stout || 2014 || HMSS Hephestus | ||
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|[[Gunner|Gunner's Mate]] || [[LCDR]] Ed Cook || 2019 || | |[[Gunner|Gunner's Mate]] || [[LCDR]] Ed Cook || 2019 || HMS Barbarossa | ||
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|[[Gunner|Gunner's Mate]] || || || | |[[Gunner|Gunner's Mate]] || || || | ||
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|[[Missile Technician|Chief Missile Technician]] ||[[SMCPO]] Ken O'Dell || 2014 || | |[[Missile Technician|Chief Missile Technician]] ||[[SMCPO]] Ken O'Dell || 2014 || HMS Excalibur | ||
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|[[Missile Technician]] || || || | |[[Missile Technician]] || || || | ||
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|[[Missile Technician]] || || || | |[[Missile Technician]] || || || | ||
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|[[Beam Weapons Technician|Chief Beam Weapons Technician]] ||[[SCPO]] [[Sir]] Derek Sauls || 2015 || | |[[Beam Weapons Technician|Chief Beam Weapons Technician]] ||[[SCPO]] [[Sir]] Derek Sauls || 2015 || HMS Gryphon | ||
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|[[Beam Weapons Technician]] || || || | |[[Beam Weapons Technician]] || || || | ||
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|[[Beam Weapons Technician]] || || || | |[[Beam Weapons Technician]] || || || | ||
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|Combat Systems Officer || [[CAPTSG]] Garret Bitker || 2016 || [[Commandant]] [[Astro Control Service]] | |Combat Systems Officer || [[CAPTSG]] Garret Bitker || 2016 || [[Commandant]] [[Astro Control Service]] HMS Unicorn | ||
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|Assist. Combat Systems Officer || || || | |Assist. Combat Systems Officer || || || | ||
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|[[Sensor Technician|Chief Sensor Technician]] || [[RADM]] Michael Romero || 2014 || | |[[Sensor Technician|Chief Sensor Technician]] || [[RADM]] Michael Romero || 2014 || Admiralty House | ||
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|[[Sensor Technician]] || || || | |[[Sensor Technician]] || || || | ||
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|[[Tracking Specialist|Chief Tracking Specialist]] || || || | |[[Tracking Specialist|Chief Tracking Specialist]] || || || | ||
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|[[Tracking Specialist]] || [[CDRE]] [[Dame]] Jill McTavish || 2013 || | |[[Tracking Specialist]] || [[CDRE]] [[Dame]] Jill McTavish || 2013 || HMS Valkyrie | ||
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|[[Tracking Specialist]] || || || | |[[Tracking Specialist]] || || || | ||
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! Billet !! Name !! Inducted !! Assignment | ! Billet !! Name !! Inducted !! Assignment | ||
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|Chief Engineering Officer || [[AotF]] [[Sir]] Martin Lessem, [[Duke]] [[New Scania]] || 2011 || | |Chief Engineering Officer || [[AotF]] [[Sir]] Martin Lessem, [[Duke]] [[New Scania]] || 2011 || HMSS Hephestus | ||
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|Assist. Engineering Officer || [[S1C]] [[Sir]] Eugene Haggarty|| 2011 || | |Assist. Engineering Officer || [[S1C]] [[Sir]] Eugene Haggarty|| 2011 || HMS Phantom | ||
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|Assist. Engineering Officer ||[[RADM]] Stephanie Taylor-Morgan, [[Baroness]] [[Havelok]] || 2012 || | |Assist. Engineering Officer ||[[RADM]] Stephanie Taylor-Morgan, [[Baroness]] [[Havelok]] || 2012 || HMS Werewolf | ||
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|Assist. Engineering Officer || [[CAPTSG]] Jan Cabrnoch || 2014 || | |Assist. Engineering Officer || [[CAPTSG]] Jan Cabrnoch || 2014 || HMS Iwo Jima | ||
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|[[Impeller Technician|Chief Impeller Technician]] || [[CDRE]] [[Sir]] Christopher Thompson || 2015 || | |[[Impeller Technician|Chief Impeller Technician]] || [[CDRE]] [[Sir]] Christopher Thompson || 2015 || HMS Valkyrie | ||
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|[[Impeller Technician]] || || || | |[[Impeller Technician]] || || || | ||
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|[[Impeller Technician]] || || || | |[[Impeller Technician]] || || || | ||
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|[[Power Technician|Chief Power Technician]] || [[CDR]] Brian Harris || 2013 || | |[[Power Technician|Chief Power Technician]] || [[CDR]] Brian Harris || 2013 || HMS Excalibur | ||
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|[[Power Technician]] || [[SMCPO]] [[User:WUnderhill|William Underhill]] || 2015 || | |[[Power Technician]] || [[SMCPO]] [[User:WUnderhill|William Underhill]] || 2015 || HMS Callisto | ||
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|[[Power Technician]] || || || | |[[Power Technician]] || || || | ||
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|[[Gravitics Technician|Chief Gravitics Technician]] ||[[CAPTJG]] Zachary McCauley || 2015 || | |[[Gravitics Technician|Chief Gravitics Technician]] ||[[CAPTJG]] Zachary McCauley || 2015 || HMS Intrepid | ||
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|[[Gravitics Technician]] || || || | |[[Gravitics Technician]] || || || | ||
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|[[Gravitics Technician]] || || || | |[[Gravitics Technician]] || || || | ||
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|[[Environmental Technician|Chief Environmental Technician]] || [[CAPTSG]] [[Dame]] Kerry Kuhn || 2023 || | |[[Environmental Technician|Chief Environmental Technician]] || [[CAPTSG]] [[Dame]] Kerry Kuhn || 2023 || HMS Hexapuma | ||
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|[[Environmental Technician]] || || || | |[[Environmental Technician]] || || || | ||
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|[[Damage Control Technician|Chief Damage Control Technician]] || [[RADM]] [[Sir]] [[User:DWeiner|Dave Weiner]], [[Baron]] [[Serpents Head Point]] || 2015|| | |[[Damage Control Technician|Chief Damage Control Technician]] || [[RADM]] [[Sir]] [[User:DWeiner|Dave Weiner]], [[Baron]] [[Serpents Head Point]] || 2015|| HMS Achilles | ||
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|[[Damage Control Technician]] || [[SCWO]] [[Sir]] Ryan Gale || 2013 || | |[[Damage Control Technician]] || [[SCWO]] [[Sir]] Ryan Gale || 2013 || HMS Intrepid | ||
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|[[Damage Control Technician]] ||[[RADM]] [[Sir]] Ashley Nichols || 2018 || | |[[Damage Control Technician]] ||[[RADM]] [[Sir]] Ashley Nichols || 2018 || HMS Barbarossa | ||
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|[[Damage Control Technician]] || [[CAPTJG]] Samuel Deitzmann || 2020 || | |[[Damage Control Technician]] || [[CAPTJG]] Samuel Deitzmann || 2020 || HMS Demon | ||
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|[[Hydroponics Technician|Chief Hydroponics Technician]] ||[[VADM]] [[Dame]] Cindy Van Wyhe, [[Baroness]] Long Beach ||2017 || | |[[Hydroponics Technician|Chief Hydroponics Technician]] ||[[VADM]] [[Dame]] Cindy Van Wyhe, [[Baroness]] Long Beach || 2017 || HMS Hephestus | ||
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|[[Hydroponics Technician]] ||[[CAPTSG]] Danielle Erikson ||2018 || | |[[Hydroponics Technician]] ||[[CAPTSG]] Danielle Erikson ||2018 || HMS Merlin | ||
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Revision as of 14:20, 9 May 2025
HMS Unconquered (CL-16) is a Light Cruiser and the oldest active duty warship in the Royal Manticoran Navy.. Her current commanding officer is ADM Sir Michael Paquette.
History
Commissioned in 1649 PD, Unconquered was first commanded by Edward Saganami; it was his first hyper-capable command. Unconquered's final commanding officer was Ellen D'Orville, followed by an order to transfer the ship to the reserve fleet, where Unconquered remained for a century. She was scheduled for scrapping after her service, but was saved through a massive fundraising effort of the Royal Navy League to effect a repair and restoration project, preserving the ship back to her Saganami-era state. Once the project was completed, she remained in a parking orbit above Manticore as a memorial and living history museum.
Shipboard Positions
After the Royal Navy League managed to rescue Unconquered from scrapping following reserve duty, it was determined that given the ship's illustrious history, it would be considered a high honor to be assigned as a member of her crew. Crew membership did not require the honoree to physically crew the vessel; it was merely an additional billet afforded to the honoree which entitled them to wear the HMS UNCONQUERED tab placed above the honoree's actual assignment shoulder insignia.
The Commanding Officer of Unconquered was traditionally a senior active duty RMN flag officer, chosen by the Crown from a list of nominations voted on by the Navy's serving officers. In 1920 PD Admiral Honor Harrington was appointed CO of Unconquered upon the retirement of Admiral Massengale. The CO of Unconquered was the only RMN flag officer who was allowed to wear the white beret of a hyper-capable ship's CO.
TRMN
Within The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc., assignment to Unconquered is one of the highest honors for members of the Navy and Marine Corps; crewmembers are considered to exemplify the very best in unswerving duty and service to the entire organization, with demonstrated and conspicuous accomplishment and achievement. Eligibility for consideration is limited to members of the Royal Manticoran Navy and the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps; other branches within the organization have their own, similar societies. Each year, a "class" of inductees is named in the fall months, usually at HonorCon in late October. The full list is announced via email and social media after the awards ceremony by the Bureau of Ships. Crewmember appointments are permanent; however, the appointment as Commanding Officer lasts for one year. The transfer of command is typically announced at Honorcon in Autumn. Admiralty Order 1511-04 established the position of a "Permanent Commanding Officer" of Unconquered, above that of the Commanding Officer. The current and first Permanent CO is David Weber.
Nomination
Those holding a billet of ship commanding officer or above may submit worthy nominees to the Third Space Lord when nominations are solicited (usually July or August until September or October). A committee made up of the members of the Bureau of Ships will consider all submitted nominations for intense vetting. Crewmembers are voted upon in committee, while the Commanding Officer is submitted to the Royal Council for final consideration and selection. Those nominations not selected are traditionally transmitted to the Bureau of Personnel for consideration of a post-nominal award.
Commanding Officer of Unconquered
Being appointed as Commanding Officer of HMS Unconquered affords all honors bestowed upon any other command of a hyper-capable craft. The CO is entitled to wear the white beret for the duration of their appointment, and can add a hyper star to their uniform. The duration of the Annual Commanding Officer is one year, usually from one HonorCon to the next, unless otherwise indicated. The Permanent Commanding Officer appointment lasts until such time as the First Lord of the Admiralty deems it necessary to appoint a new officer to the position.
So far, tradition seems to dictate that the annual appointment is only once per lifetime; no officer has been appointed to this position more than once in the organization's history.
List of Permanent Commanding Officers
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2015 | FADM Sir David Weber, Grand Duke New Montana |
List of Annual Commanding Officers
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Scott A. Akers |
| 2012 | RADM Sir Antonio Lopes |
| 2013 | RADM Tom Pope, Baron Allegheny-Mellon |
| 2014 | VADM Sir Daniel Walker, Baron Mars-Evans |
| 2015 | John Roberts |
| 2016 | RADM Dame Laura Lochen, Countess Boundary Waters |
| 2017 | VADM Sir John Neitz, Earl of Westmarch |
| 2018 | RADM Dame Christa Brolley, Baroness New Dover |
| 2019 | VADM Dame Diane Bulkeley, Baroness New Essex |
| 2020 | RADM Sir Matthew Parker, Earl Camera Stellata |
| 2021 | RADM Sir Doss Buckalew, Baron New Greyhawke |
| 2022 | RADM Dame Lori Bonilla, Baroness Fair Isle |
| 2023 | VADM Sir Colin Lloyd, Baron New Ayers |
| 2024 | ADM Sir Michael Paquette, Baron Kitty Hawk |
Crew Manifest
Command
| Billet | Name | Inducted | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Commanding Officer | FADM Sir David Weber, Grand Duke New Montana | 2015 | HMS Duke of Cromarty |
| Commanding Officer | ADM Sir Michael Paquette | 2014 | HMS Hector |
| Executive Officer | VADM Sir Colin Lloyd, Baron New Ayers | 2017 | GNS Olympus |
| Ship's Bosun | SMCPO Sir Christopher Baye | 2016 | Bosun, HMS Hellhound |
| Operations Officer | RADM Dame Christa Brolley, Baroness New Dover | 2016 | HMS Hector |
| Assist. Operations Officer | CDRE Sir Doss Buckalew, Baron New Greyhawke | 2018 | HMS Tristram |
| Chief Operations Specialist | CDRE Sir Matthew Miller | 2018 | HMS Gallant |
| Operations Specialist | LTSG Elizabeth Cant, GSN | 2012 | GNS Albion |
| Operations Specialist | RADM Edward Wandall | 2017 | HMSS Greenwich |
| Operations Specialist | CDRE Zach Perkins | 2016 | HMS Penelope |
| Intelligence Officer | FADM Dame Laura Lochen, Countess of Boundary Waters, Baroness of La Mancha | 2012 | HMS Invincible |
| Assist. Intelligence Officer | RADM Sir Kim Niemeyer, Baron Bahia Cadiz | 2015 | HMS Heracles |
| Intelligence Warrant Officer | CWO Michael Cucchiarella | 2015 | HMS Invincible |
| Chief Intelligence Specialist | CAPTSG Steven Firestine | 2017 | HMS Duke of Cromarty |
| Intelligence Specialist | LCDR Jules Howard | 2013 | HMS Valkyrie |
| Intelligence Specialist | CAPTSG Jackie Snedden | 2017 | HMS Enterprise |
| Intelligence Specialist | ADM Chrissy Killian, Countess Fontana Flats | 2017 | HMS Gaudalcanal |
| Intelligence Specialist | CAPTSG Pamela Cole Baroness New Florence | 2020 | HMS Grendelsbane |
| Intelligence Specialist | LCDR Patrick Giese | 2022 | HMS Invincible |
Administration
| Billet | Name | Inducted | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration Officer | ADM Sir Michael D. Garcia, Earl of McCovey Cove | 2015 | HMS medusa |
| Assist. Admin Officer | CDRE Sir Jerald Andry III | 2018 | HMS Barbarossa |
| Chief Yeoman | |||
| Yeoman | CAPTSG Sir Jamey Salsberg | 2018 | HMS Invincible |
| Yeoman | |||
| Yeoman | |||
| Chief Personnelman | RADM Sir Antonio Lopes | 2012 | HMS Gryphon |
| Personnelman | RADM Sir David Misener | 2021 | Admiralty House |
| Personnelman | |||
| Personnelman | |||
| Chief Navy Counselor | CAPTJG Emily Herron | 2013 | HMS Invincible |
| Navy Counselor | CDR Dame Dora Ann Erikson | 2018 | HMS Javelin |
| Navy Counselor | CAPTSG Sir Paul McPherson | 2021 | HMSS Sidemore Station |
| Navy Counselor |
Logistics
| Billet | Name | Inducted | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logistics Officer | LTSG Anne Zecca, GSN | 2011 | GNS Nathan |
| Assist. Logistics Officer | CDRE Sir Joseph Harney | 2017 | HMSS Talbott |
| Chief Storekeeper | RADM Heidi Nelson, Baroness Redstone | 2017 | HMSS North Star |
| Supply Clerk | ADM Dame Brandi Hinson, Countess Nya Östergötland | 2013 | HMS Werewolf |
| Storekeeper | |||
| Storekeeper | |||
| Storekeeper | |||
| Chief Steward | CAPT Mark West, GSN† | 2012 | HMS Valhalla |
| Steward's Mate | CWO Jack Warren | 2015 | HMS Werewolf |
| Steward's Mate | |||
| Steward's Mate | |||
| Chief Disbursing Clerk | CAPTJG Dame Cindy Epard, Baroness Cape Fear | 2015 | HMS Werewolf |
| Disbursing Clerk | |||
| Disbursing Clerk | |||
| Disbursing Clerk |
Tactical
Engineering
Communications
Astrogation & Flight Operations
| Billet | Name | Inducted | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrogation Officer | VADM Sir Eric Schulman | 2012 | Speaker of the House of Commons HMS Hector |
| Assist. Astrogator Officer | LTSG Kaye Downing, GSN | 2011 | GNS Nathan |
| Assist. Astrogator Officer | RADM Martyn Griffiths, GSN, Steadholder Pittman | 2012 | GNS Albion |
| Assist. Astrogator Officer | CAPTJG William J. Knight, RMN, Baron White Lion | 2015 | HMS Implacable |
| Chief Helmsman | CDR Sir Drew Drentlaw, Baron Glencairn | 2013 | HMS Enterprise |
| Helmsman | LCDR Andrew Martin | 2014 | HMS Beowulf |
| Helmsman | CDRE James Jones | 2016 | HMS Thunderer |
| Helmsman | CDR Lisa Wiedemann | 2022 | HMS Vixen |
| Chief Plotting Specialist | SMCPO Dame Jacia Bruns | 2015 | HMS Imperatrix |
| Plotting Specialist | CWO Andrew Sivula | 2017 | HMS Hector |
| Plotting Specialist | CDRE Sir Colin Lloyd | 2017 | Deputy Sixth Space Lord, Bureau of Training |
| Plotting Specialist | [RADM]] Dame Lori Bonilla, Baroness Fair Isle | 2019 | HMS Minotaur |
| Boat Bay Officer | CDRE Sir Justin Grays, Baron New Victoria | 2012 | HMS Intrepid |
| Chief Coxswain | SMCPO Sir Christopher Baye | 2016 | Bosun, HMS Hellhound |
| Boatswain's Mate | MCPO Sir William Lochen, Duke of Split Rock, Baron of La Mancha | 2012 | Retired, HMS Invincible |
| Coxswain | RADM Sir Michael Paquette | 2014 | HMS Hector |
| Coxswain | RADM Sir Daniel J. Brandow | 2015 | Eighth Fleet DFCO, HMS Implacable |
| Coxswain |
Medical
Marine Detachment
| Billet | Name | Inducted | Assignment | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officer | LTGEN Michael Houghtaling, RMMC | 2019 | Deputy Marine Forces Command | ||||
| Executive Officer | MGEN James "AJ" Olsen, RMMC | 2019 | 4th Space Lord | ||||
| Platoon Leader | SGTMAJ Gregory Marchand, RMMC, Baron Tesseyman | 2013 | {{#if: | HMS Invincible (SD-455) | {{#if:SD-455 | HMS Invincible | HMS Invincible
}}}} |
| Platoon Sergeant | MOTC Sir Sean Niemeyer, RMMC Duke New Ulyanovsk | 2013 | Marshal of the Corps, Royal Manticoran Marine Corps London Point | ||||
| Platoon Clerk | MSGT Stanislav Cech, RMMC | 2013 | {{#if: | HMS Iwo Jima (LTH-06) | {{#if:LTH-06 | HMS Iwo Jima | HMS Iwo Jima
}}}} |
| First Squad Leader | COL Andrew Knipe, RMMC | 2013 | {{#if: | GNS Albion (DD-42) | {{#if:DD-42 | GNS Albion | GNS Albion
}}}} |
| First Squad Marine | BRGEN Joseph Grieco, RMMC | 2016 | Commandant, Royal Manticoran Marine Academy | ||||
| First Squad Marine | BRGEN Shirley Kunz, RMMC | 2018 | {{#if: | HMS Wolf (CA-429) | {{#if:CA-429 | HMS Wolf | HMS Wolf
}}}} |
| First Squad Marine | LTCOL William Farley, RMMC | 2018 | {{#if: | HMS Medusa (SD-316) | {{#if:SD-316 | HMS Medusa | HMS Medusa
}}}} |
| Second Squad Leader | COL Bryar Nelson, RMMC | 2013 | Chief of Staff to the Marshal of the Corps {{#if: |
HMS Invincible (SD-455) | {{#if:SD-455 | HMS Invincible | HMS Invincible
}}}} |
| Second Squad Marine | COL Shawn Merrow, RMMC | 2018 | {{#if: | HMS Eardsidh Kamerling (CL-717) | {{#if:CL-717 | HMS Eardsidh Kamerling | HMS Eardsidh Kamerling
}}}} |
| Second Squad Marine | |||||||
| Second Squad Marine | |||||||
| Third Squad Leader | GEN Sonja Wolf, RMMC | 2013 | Commanding Officer, Marine Forces Command London Point | ||||
| Third Squad Marine | MSGT David Campbell | 2019 | MARDET Barbarossa | ||||
| Third Squad Marine | MAJ Evan Roth | 2019 | MARDET Barbarossa, Kings College | ||||
| Third Squad Marine | |||||||
| Unassigned Marine | LTCOL Jeremiah Patrick, RMMC | 2015 | {{#if: | [[HMS Tartarus ({{{2}}})|HMS Tartarus ({{{2}}})]] | {{#if: | [[HMS Tartarus ({{{2}}})|HMS Tartarus]] | HMS Tartarus
}}}} |
| Unassigned Marine | MAJ Leah Bloodgood, RMMC | 2015 | {{#if: | HMS Invincible (SD-455) | {{#if:SD-455 | HMS Invincible | HMS Invincible
}}}} |
| Armory Sergeant | COL Robert Folden, RMMC | 2018 | {{#if: | HMS Invictus (SD-406) | {{#if:SD-406 | HMS Invictus | HMS Invictus
}}}} |
| Armory Corporal | BGEN Geoffrey Kramer, RMMC | 2019 | Commanding Lynx Regiment, 10th Expeditionary Force |
Non-Billeted Crewmembers
- CAPTJG Dean McClure, 2024, Commanding Officer, HMS Helen
- CDR Jon Mark Rogers, 2024, Executive Officer, HMS Implacable
- WO Rick Waterson, 2024, Director of Development, Bureau of Communications
- CDRE Thomas Hathaway IV, 2023, GANA Commandant Bureau of Training
- LTSG Sir Kenneth Ayotte, 2023, Commanding Officer, {{#if:
|HMLAC Detriment (LAC-038) |{{#if:LAC-038 |HMLAC Detriment |HMLAC Detriment
}}}}
- <redacted>
- VADM Sir Justin Dupras, 2023, Third Space Lord Bureau of Ships
- MGEN Jackie Stuard, 2023, Commanding Officer, Sixth Marine Expeditionary Force
- MGEN Brad Zeaks, 2023, Commanding Officer, Second Marine Expeditionary Force
- BGEN Alexandria Rascon, Baroness Glacier Point, 2023, Commanding Officer, Nineteenth Marine Brigade
- COL William Plasse, 2023, Commanding Officer, Marine Detachment Barbarossa
- SGTMAJ Durelle Kurlinski, 2023, Sergeant Major of the Corps, London Point Headquarters
- RSM James Johnson, 2023, Oldham Regiment
- RADM Tom Pope, Baron Allegheny-Mellon (2012, Commanding Officer, Torch Fleet)
- CAPTSG Brian Horton (2016, {{#if:
|HMS Intrepid (SD-463) |{{#if:SD-463 |HMS Intrepid |HMS Intrepid
}}}})
- RADM Melyssa Smith, 2015, {{#if:
|HMS Pegasus (CLAC-26) |{{#if:CLAC-26 |HMS Pegasus |HMS Pegasus
}}}}
|HMS Starcrest (DD-73) |{{#if:DD-73 |HMS Starcrest |HMS Starcrest
}}}})
- CDR Don Hackett (2016, {{#if:
|HMS Valkyrie (SD-355) |{{#if:SD-355 |HMS Valkyrie |HMS Valkyrie
}}}})
|HMS Barbarossa (DD-551) |{{#if:DD-551 |HMS Barbarossa |HMS Barbarossa
}}}})
- MCWO Eric Nelson (2015, {{#if:
|HMS Invincible (SD-455) |{{#if:SD-455 |HMS Invincible |HMS Invincible
}}}})
- PO2 Sophia Bull (2016, {{#if:
|HMS Valkyrie (SD-355) |{{#if:SD-355 |HMS Valkyrie |HMS Valkyrie
}}}})
- PO1 Kyle Anderson (2018, {{#if:
|HMS Valkyrie (SD-355) |{{#if:SD-355 |HMS Valkyrie |HMS Valkyrie
}}}})
- WO1 Jon Iffland, HMS Duke of Cromarty, 2019
- Scott A. Akers
- John Roberts
See Also
- {{#if:
|[[HMS Valhalla ({{{2}}})|HMS Valhalla ({{{2}}})]]
|{{#if:
|[[HMS Valhalla ({{{2}}})|HMS Valhalla]]
|HMS Valhalla
}}}} - Honors bestowed upon those members who've passed away while members of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc..
- The Queen's Own - similar honor society for the Royal Manticoran Army
- The Protector's Own - similar honor society for the Grayson Space Navy
References
| Awards of The Royal Manticoran Navy and Marine Corps | |
|---|---|
| Honors: | Peerage - HMS Unconquered - HMS Valhalla |
| Orders: | Star Kingdom - King Roger - Golden Lion - Queen Elizabeth - Merit |
| Achievement: | PMV - QCB - MC - OC - SC - DGC - OG - NS - DSO - MT - CGM - GS OCN - QBM - SXC - RHDSM - MID - CBM - CSM - MSM - NCD - NMAM |
| Service: | POW - SAPCM - MOM - HWC - HOS - GACM - YSMR - MHWM - KR3CM - QE3CM QE3SJM - MCAM - MtSM - MRSM - GCM - SSD - RTR - NCOSCR - AFSM |
| Unit Citations: | LHC - RUC - RMU - FEA |
| Qualifications of The Royal Manticoran Navy | |
| OSWP - ESWP - NRM - NPM - Hyper Command Star - OAW - EAW - FMF | |
| Other Service branch awards | |
| RMA - RMMM - RMACS - SFC - GSN - CIV | |
| Awards Portal | |