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| class      = Hydra
| class      = Hydra
| launched    = 31 MAR 2016
| launched    = 31 MAR 2016
| co          = [[CAPTSG]] Geoff Strayer, [[RMN]]
| co          = [[CAPTJG]] Amy Theisen, [[RMN]]
| status      = Active
| status      = Active
| reportsto  = TG 21.1
| reportsto  = Task Force 22
| fleet      = Second Fleet
| fleet      = Second Fleet
| website    = https://hmsdemon.org/
| website    = https://hmsdemon.org/
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'''HMS Demon (CLAC-62)''' is a [[Hydra-class]] [[Carrier, Light Attack Craft]] based in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area including Northwest Indiana and assigned to Second Fleet. Commanded by [[CAPTSG]] Geoffrey Strayer [[KDE]], [[SC]], [[CGM]], RMN, ''Demon'' uses Oak Forest, IL as its Charter City.  ''Demon'' is the Flag Ship of Task Force 22 and carries [[LAC Wing 62]], currently comprising all of TF22's Light Attack Craft..
'''HMS Demon (CLAC-62)''' is a [[Hydra-class]] [[LAC Carrier|Carrier, Light Attack Craft]] based in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area, including Northwest Indiana, and assigned to [[Second Fleet]]. Commanded by [[CAPTJG]] Amy Theisen, [[CGM]], [[EM]], ''Demon'' uses Chicago, IL as its charter city.  ''Demon'' is the Flag Ship of Task Force 22 and carries [[LAC Wing 62]], currently comprising all of TF22's Light Attack Craft.
 
==History==
==History==
Demon was commissioned on 31 March 2016 under the command of Captain (SG) Sherman Day, by order of BuShips. The commissioning ceremony was held on 10 April 2016 at the Time Travelled Toy Show in Oak Forest, Il while 'Showing the Flag’ at a Fan Table, Demonstrating X-Wing Fighter with its game play.
Demon was commissioned on 31 March 2016 under the command of [[CAPTSG]] Sherman Day, by order of BuShips.<ref name="BSD1603-11">[[BuShips Directive 1603-11]]</ref> The commissioning ceremony was held on 10 April 2016 at the Time Traveled Toy Show in Oak Forest, IL while 'showing the flag’ at a fan table, demonstrating X-Wing Fighter with its game play.


''Demon's'' crew was formerly assigned to two light cruisers, the [[Valiant-class]] [[HMS Gallant]] commanded by then- [[CAPTJG]] Sherman Day, and the [[Apollo-class]] [[HMS Odin]], commanded by then-[[CDR]] Geoff Strayer, RMN, which were both part of [[LCruDiv 651]] under the command of Captain Day.   
''Demon's'' crew was formerly assigned to two light cruisers, the [[Valiant-class]] {{hms|Gallant|CL-315}} commanded by then-[[CAPTJG]] Sherman Day, and the [[Apollo-class]] {{hms|Odin|CL-101}}, commanded by then-[[CDR]] Geoff Strayer, RMN, which were both part of [[LCruDiv 651]] under the command of Captain Day.   


Since launching, HMS ''Demon's'' operations have included 'Showing the Flag’ at a regional toy shows, and traveling to Indianapolis to host a fan table at [[InConJunction 2016]].  She continued on to win ‘Best Party’ and 'Best Non-Alcoholic Drink’ at [[WindyCon 2016]].   
Since launching, HMS ''Demon's'' operations have included 'showing the flag’ at regional toy shows, and traveling to Indianapolis to host a fan table at [https://www.inconjunction.org/ InConJunction 2016].  She continued on to win ‘Best Party’ and 'Best Non-Alcoholic Drink’ at [http://www.windycon.org/ WindyCon 2016].   


===Commanding Officers===
===Commanding Officers===
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| 1 || [[CAPTSG]] [[Sir]] Sherman Day, [[SC]], [[KCE]], [[CGM]] || 31 March 2016 || 9 December 2016
| 1 || [[CAPTSG]] [[Sir]] Sherman Day, [[SC]], [[KCE]], [[CGM]] || 31 March 2016 || 9 December 2016
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| 1 || [[CAPTSG]] [[Sir]] Geoffrey Strayer, [[KDE]], [[SC]], [[CGM]] || 9 December 2016 || ''Incumbent''
| 2 || [[CAPTSG]] [[Sir]] Geoffrey Strayer, [[KDE]], [[SC]], [[CGM]] || 9 December 2016 || 21 June 2018<ref name="BSD1612-07A">[[BuShips Directive 1612-07A]]</ref>
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| 3 || [[CAPTJG]] [[Sir]] Justin Dupras [[KDE]], [[OG]], [[GS]], [[CBM]] || 21 June 2018 || 9 January 2020
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| 4 || [[CAPTSG]] [[Sir]] Samuel Dietzmann, [[KCE]], [[CGM]], [[GS]] || 9 January 2020 || 12 November 2022 <ref name="BSD2001-08">[[BuShips Directive 2001-08]]</ref>
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| 5 || [[CAPTJG]] Amy Theisen, [[CGM]], [[EM]] || 12 November 2022 || ''Incumbent'' <ref name"BSD221103">[[BuShips Directive 2211-03]]</ref>
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Tornado/Odin:
Tornado/Odin:
*21 NOVEMBER 2014: Commissioned as [[Roland-class]] Destroyer {{hms|Tornado|DD-488}}.
*21 NOVEMBER 2014: Commissioned as [[Roland-class]] Destroyer {{hms|Tornado|DD-488}}.
*2 JUNE 2015: upgraded as [[Apollo-class]] Light Cruiser {{hms|Odin|CL-101)}}.
*2 JUNE 2015: upgraded as [[Apollo-class]] Light Cruiser {{hms|Odin|CL-101}}.


Combined Crew:
Combined Crew:
*31 MARCH 2016: ''Gallant'' and ''Odin'' combined and upgraded to Hydra-class Carrier, Light Attack Craft {{hms|Demon|CLAC-62}}.
*31 MARCH 2016: ''Gallant'' and ''Odin'' combined and upgraded to Hydra-class Carrier, Light Attack Craft {{hms|Demon|CLAC-62}}.
*Assigned flagship, Task Group 22.4.<ref name="ND21JU02">[[Naval Directive 21JU-02]]</ref>


==Command Staff==
==Command Staff==
* Commanding Officer: [[CAPTSG]] Geoff Strayer
* Commanding Officer: [[CAPTJG]] Amy Theisen, [[CGM]], [[EM]]
* Executive Officer: [[CDR]] Martin Ariel Garcia
* Executive Officer: [[CDR]] Martin Ariel Garcia
* Ship's Bosun: [[SCPO]] Chris Picchi
* Ship's Bosun: [[SMCPO]] Rick Waterson
* COLAC: [[CAPTJG]] Justin Dupras


===LAC Wing 62===
===LAC Wing 62===
:Main Article: ''[[LAC Wing 62]]''
:Main Article: ''[[LAC Wing 62]]''
All Light Attack Craft in Task Force 22 are assigned to the 62nd LAC Wing, based aboard HMS ''Demon''.  The wing's Commanding Officer (COLAC) is [[CAPTJG]] Justin Dupras.
All Light Attack Craft in Task Force 22 are assigned to the 62nd LAC Wing, based aboard HMS ''Demon''.   




==Auxiliary Craft==
==Auxiliary Craft==
Pinnace Demon-One
Pinnace Demon-One was launched on 06 JUNE 2016 under the command of [[ENS]] Charles Shananaquet, stationed in [[wikipedia:Grand Rapids, MI|Grand Rapids, MI]].  The pinnace later upgraded to HMLAC Tiger's Pride (LAC-022), and then, on 1 December 2017, {{hms|Tornado|DD-488}}.
Pinnace Demon-One was launched on 06 JUNE 2016 under the command of ENS Charles Shananaquet, and is stationed in Grand Rapids, MI.  


==Ship's Honors==
===Decorations===
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|[[Image:List_of_honor_citation_(ribbon).png|110px|link=List of Honor Citation]][[Image:Royal_meritorious_unit_citation_(ribbon).png|110px|link=Royal Meritorious Unit Citation]]
|}
</center>
* [[Royal Meritorious Unit Citation]]: Awarded in June of 2021, by order of the [[Second Fleet]] CO, [[RADM]] [[Oak Forest]]. <ref name="RMU1">[https://gryphonfleet.org/project/july-2021-gryphons-beak/#honorsawards Gryphon's Beak, July 2021 Issue]</ref>
* [[List of Honor Citation]]: Awarded 22 February 2020, by order of [[RADM]] [[Calabasas]], [[Third Space Lord|3SL]], for "continually sponsor[ing] activities for nearby chapters in the region, foster[ing] a sense of camaraderie and morale during the midst of an international pandemic. Additionally they served as mentors, providing the ways and means for other chapters to emulate their success and ceaselessly worked to build up those chapters around them. Finally, the officers and crew of HMS ''Demon'' completed countless hours of service to their local community, and volunteered their time at conventions, both locally and in support of their fellow chapters states away. For those reasons, and many more, the officers and crew of HMS ''Demon'' exhibit the professionalism, the esprit-de-corps, and the humility, that comes with the honor of being named as a Ship of The List."<ref name="LoH">[[BuShips Directive 2202-06]]</ref>


==Ship's Orders==
==Ship's Orders==
{{disclaimer}}
{{disclaimer}}
Ship's Orders are subordinate to, and expand upon or amplify [[Admiralty Orders]], [[Naval Directives]], [[Second_Fleet#Fleet_Orders|Second Fleet Orders]], and [[Task Force 22 Orders]]. They are applicable to ''Demon'' operations and personnel.
Ship's Orders are subordinate to, and expand upon or amplify [[Admiralty Orders]], [[Naval Directives]], [[Second_Fleet#Fleet_Orders|Second Fleet Orders]], and [[Task_Force_22#Task_Force_Orders|Task Force 22 Orders]]. They are applicable to ''Demon'' operations and personnel.


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! Order No. !! Effective Date !! Subject !! Status
! Order No. !! Effective Date !! Subject !! Status
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| [[HMS Demon 1611-01 | 1611-01]] || data-sort-value = 11-04-2016 | 4 November 2016 || Rating and Billet ||
| [[HMS Demon 1611-01 | 1611-01]] || data-sort-value = 11-04-2016 | 4 November 2016 || Rating and Billet || Active
|-
| [https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=237&t=18334&p=45262 2211-01] || data-sort-value = 11-11-2022 | 11 November 2022 || Establishment of Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Corps || Active
|}
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==See Also==
==External links==
* [http://hmsdemon.org HMS Demon Home Page]
* [http://hmsdemon.org HMS Demon Home Page]


 
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HMS Demon (CLAC-62)
CLAC62Crest.png
Name: HMS Demon
HCN: CLAC-62
Charter City: Chicago, IL, US
Class: Hydra
Type: LAC Carrier
Affiliation: Flag RMN.png Royal Manticoran Navy
Commander: CAPTJG Amy Theisen, RMN
Launched: 31 MAR 2016
Status: Active
Reporting to: Task Force 22
Fleet: Second Fleet
Website: https://hmsdemon.org/

HMS Demon (CLAC-62) is a Hydra-class Carrier, Light Attack Craft based in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area, including Northwest Indiana, and assigned to Second Fleet. Commanded by CAPTJG Amy Theisen, CGM, EM, Demon uses Chicago, IL as its charter city. Demon is the Flag Ship of Task Force 22 and carries LAC Wing 62, currently comprising all of TF22's Light Attack Craft.

History

Demon was commissioned on 31 March 2016 under the command of CAPTSG Sherman Day, by order of BuShips.[1] The commissioning ceremony was held on 10 April 2016 at the Time Traveled Toy Show in Oak Forest, IL while 'showing the flag’ at a fan table, demonstrating X-Wing Fighter with its game play.

Demon's crew was formerly assigned to two light cruisers, the Valiant-class HMS Gallant commanded by then-CAPTJG Sherman Day, and the Apollo-class HMS Odin, commanded by then-CDR Geoff Strayer, RMN, which were both part of LCruDiv 651 under the command of Captain Day.

Since launching, HMS Demon's operations have included 'showing the flag’ at regional toy shows, and traveling to Indianapolis to host a fan table at InConJunction 2016. She continued on to win ‘Best Party’ and 'Best Non-Alcoholic Drink’ at WindyCon 2016.

Commanding Officers

# Name Assumed Relieved
1 CAPTSG Sir Sherman Day, SC, KCE, CGM 31 March 2016 9 December 2016
2 CAPTSG Sir Geoffrey Strayer, KDE, SC, CGM 9 December 2016 21 June 2018[2]
3 CAPTJG Sir Justin Dupras KDE, OG, GS, CBM 21 June 2018 9 January 2020
4 CAPTSG Sir Samuel Dietzmann, KCE, CGM, GS 9 January 2020 12 November 2022 [3]
5 CAPTJG Amy Theisen, CGM, EM 12 November 2022 Incumbent [4]

Crew Lineage

Hotspur/Gallant:

Tornado/Odin:

Combined Crew:

  • 31 MARCH 2016: Gallant and Odin combined and upgraded to Hydra-class Carrier, Light Attack Craft HMS Demon.
  • Assigned flagship, Task Group 22.4.[5]

Command Staff

  • Commanding Officer: CAPTJG Amy Theisen, CGM, EM
  • Executive Officer: CDR Martin Ariel Garcia
  • Ship's Bosun: SMCPO Rick Waterson

LAC Wing 62

Main Article: LAC Wing 62

All Light Attack Craft in Task Force 22 are assigned to the 62nd LAC Wing, based aboard HMS Demon.


Auxiliary Craft

Pinnace Demon-One was launched on 06 JUNE 2016 under the command of ENS Charles Shananaquet, stationed in Grand Rapids, MI. The pinnace later upgraded to HMLAC Tiger's Pride (LAC-022), and then, on 1 December 2017, HMS Tornado.

Ship's Honors

Decorations

List of honor citation (ribbon).pngRoyal meritorious unit citation (ribbon).png
  • Royal Meritorious Unit Citation: Awarded in June of 2021, by order of the Second Fleet CO, RADM Oak Forest. [6]
  • List of Honor Citation: Awarded 22 February 2020, by order of RADM Calabasas, 3SL, for "continually sponsor[ing] activities for nearby chapters in the region, foster[ing] a sense of camaraderie and morale during the midst of an international pandemic. Additionally they served as mentors, providing the ways and means for other chapters to emulate their success and ceaselessly worked to build up those chapters around them. Finally, the officers and crew of HMS Demon completed countless hours of service to their local community, and volunteered their time at conventions, both locally and in support of their fellow chapters states away. For those reasons, and many more, the officers and crew of HMS Demon exhibit the professionalism, the esprit-de-corps, and the humility, that comes with the honor of being named as a Ship of The List."[7]

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, Second Fleet Orders, and Task Force 22 Orders. They are applicable to Demon operations and personnel.

Order No. Effective Date Subject Status
1611-01 4 November 2016 Rating and Billet Active
2211-01 11 November 2022 Establishment of Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Corps Active

References

  1. ↑ BuShips Directive 1603-11
  2. ↑ BuShips Directive 1612-07A
  3. ↑ BuShips Directive 2001-08
  4. ↑ BuShips Directive 2211-03
  5. ↑ Naval Directive 21JU-02
  6. ↑ Gryphon's Beak, July 2021 Issue
  7. ↑ BuShips Directive 2202-06


External links


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Royal Manticoran Navy
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