Sutherland
The County of Sutherland is a peerage title awarded by The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc..
Sutherland was created as a title on 7 July 2019[1] when LTGEN Lord Michael Houghtaling was created Baron Sutherland at MantiCon in Layton, UT in 2019. At Manticon in July 2023 he was then elevated to Earl.
County of Sutherland
| # | Name | Elevated | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LTGEN Michael Houghtaling KDE, MC, OG, NS, CBM | 7 July 2019 | Baron |
| 1 | FM Michael Houghtaling KSK, KDE, MC, SC, OG, NS, DSO, MR, MGL, CGM, GS, QBM, CBM | 7 July 2023 | Earl |
Coat of arms of the County of Sutherland
Escutcheon
Azure, a chevron embattled argent between a pulse rifle fesswise and a sun Or
Coronet
The escutcheon is ensigned with the coronet of an earl of the Planet Manticore.
Motto
Never Grow Old, Never Die
Orders and decorations
Escutcheon encircled by the riband of the Order of the Star Kingdom. Pendant from the achievement are representations of the Saganami Cross, the Order of Queen Elizabeth, the Manticore Cross, and the Order of Gallantry. Crossed in saltire behind the escutcheon are representations of the batons of a Marshal of the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps as the armiger was formerly the Commandant of the Corps.
Symbolism
The sun in the blazon represents the Star Kingdom of Manticore, and the embattled chevron represents it's defense. The pulse rifle is the preferred weapon of the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps.
Geographical description of territory
The County of Sutherland is located within The Duchy of New Ulyanovsk and is located on the planet Sphinx on the continent of Haley's Land. Part of the County borders the Tannerman Gulf.
As with most of Sphinx, the estates of Sutherland is heavily forested. Due to Sutherland being the home of a former Commandant of the RMMC, there is a larger than normal RMMC presence within the County.
The County of Sutherland has the following notable businesses and attractions:
Moxley’s Place – Small Arms Range and Training. Moxley’s Place offers the finest indoor and outdoor ranges for both pistols and long arms.
Stonepoint Outfitters – Survival School and wilderness adventure camp.
The Boardwalk – A beach side amusement park located in the town of Santa Carla. Be mindful of all the damn vampires.
The Sutherland Academy – Military academy with close ties to the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps.
Saffron Willow Resort & Spa – An elegant resort with numerous lodging options and full resort amenities, Saffron Willow Resort & Spa is your gateway to four seasons of adventure and relaxation.
The Earl is the honorary commanding officer of the 107th RMMC Rifle Regiment “The Lost Boys”, the Sutherland Regiment, a small RMMC regiment drawn from personnel from throughout the county. It is one of the few Home Guard RMMC Regiments authorized. The Regimental Headquarters and barracks are in the hills overlooking the town of Santa Carla and has an impressive view of the Boardwalk and bay.