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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, 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.<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=470&t=14991&p=39438 Office of the First Lord of the Admiralty’s New Year 2021 Honors]</ref>


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


===Escutcheon===  
===Escutcheon===  
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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===
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]].  
Escutcheon encircled by the riband of the [[Order of the Star Kingdom]].  Pendant from the achievement are representations of the [[Manticore Cross]], the [[Order of King Roger]], and the [[Distinguished Service Order]].  


===Symbolism===
===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 [[Peerage#Cadet peers|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.
The bars dancetty each form the letters "WM" for "West March," and also represent the two primary mountain ranges (coastal and central) of the Westmarch Peninsula.  The hexapuma, although it is a {{honorverse|Sphinxian}} lifeform, is depicted for its speed and boldness.  There are three to represent the duke, the duchess, and the [[Peerage#Cadet peers|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.
 
==Flags of the Duchy of Westmarch==


===Flag of the Duchy===
[[File:Westmarch flag.png|200px|thumb|center|Populace flag of the Duchy of Westmarch]]
The flag flown at regional Duchy government buildings and by Duchy residents is based on the colors of the Duke's arms, with an interlaced W and M.


==Westmarch Rifles==
===Personal banner of the Duke===
[[File:Westmarch ducal banner.png|200px|thumb|center|Personal heraldic banner of the Duke of Westmarch]]
The heraldic banner of the ducal arms is the personal flag of the Duke of Westmarch, flown from the duke's residence and other buildings when the duke is actually present.
 
 
==Geographical description of the Duchy==
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]. 


[[File:WestmarchRiflesGuidon.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Westmarch Rifles guidon]]
The Westmarch Peninsula includes 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 Land's End along a wilderness path, similar to the Appalachian Trail on Old Earth.
[[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 south coast of the peninsula features temperate rainforest giving way to boreal uplands in the interior.  Despite the northerly latitude, the climate is temperate due to the San Giorgio Current.


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


==Geographical description of territory==
===Administration===
The duchy's administrative center and primary city is '''Arcadia'''. Located in Arcadia is the '''Magistry Building''', which houses the chamber of the '''Westmarch Assembly''' (local parliament), and district branch of the Shareholder's Court and Magister's Bench, as well as the executive offices of the regional government.  The '''Duchy Executive Council''' is headed by the duke as governor of the district.


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 regional law-enforcement force is the '''Westmarch Constabulary'''.


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 Holdings LLC Board of Directors administers ducal assets and holdings, and is chaired by the duke. Among the subsidiary businesses are:
*Arcadian Lines
*Systemwide Transport
*Westmarch Farms


The south coast of the peninsula features temperate rainforest giving way to boreal uplands in the interior.
The '''Duchy of Westmarch Land Trust''' manages lands that the dukes over the years have set aside out of their holdings for conservation and public good.  Mostly wilderness, these lands include several Duchy Parks, and continuous walker right-of-way over several hundred kilometers of the Westmarch Way.  


The administrative center and primary city of the county is '''Arcadia'''.   
The personal land holdings of the dukedom include the family seat of '''Palisade House''',  as well as considerable commercial real estate interests in the city and land throughout the duchyThe duke's {{honorverse|Landing}} residence is the penthouse of "Westmarch Tower," a bayfront pre-counter-grav tower (since updated with counter-grav) in the Colonial District.


Well known regional products include Westmarch Cheese and Westmarch Cider.
==Westmarch Rifles==
[[File:Westmarch_Rifles_Patch.png|100px|left|Westmarch Rifles shoulder insignia, based on the duchy flag]]
 
''Main Article: [[Westmarch Rifles]]''
 
The duke is the honorary [[colonel]] of the '''Westmarch Rifles''', an infantry regiment of the [[Royal Manticoran Army]] drawing personnel from throughout the duchy. The Rifles are headquartered at [[Royal_Manticoran_Army#Regional_Organization|Fort Gryphon]].  


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 regiment has been granted the Freedom of the City of Arcadia in Westmarch.<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=165&t=20334&p=49158 Grant of Regimental Freedom to Westmarch Rifles]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:17, 10 September 2024

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, 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.[2]

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

Westmarch arms.webp

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 the Star Kingdom. Pendant from the achievement are representations of the Manticore Cross, the Order of King Roger, and the Distinguished Service Order.

Symbolism

The bars dancetty each form the letters "WM" for "West March," and also represent the two primary mountain ranges (coastal and central) of the Westmarch Peninsula. The hexapuma, although it is a Sphinxian lifeform, is depicted for its speed and boldness. There are three to represent the duke, the duchess, 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.

Flags of the Duchy of Westmarch

Flag of the Duchy

Populace flag of the Duchy of Westmarch

The flag flown at regional Duchy government buildings and by Duchy residents is based on the colors of the Duke's arms, with an interlaced W and M.

Personal banner of the Duke

Personal heraldic banner of the Duke of Westmarch

The heraldic banner of the ducal arms is the personal flag of the Duke of Westmarch, flown from the duke's residence and other buildings when the duke is actually present.


Geographical description of the Duchy

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 includes 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 Land's End 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. Despite the northerly latitude, the climate is temperate due to the San Giorgio Current.

Well known regional products include Westmarch Cheese and Westmarch Cider.

Administration

The duchy's administrative center and primary city is Arcadia. Located in Arcadia is the Magistry Building, which houses the chamber of the Westmarch Assembly (local parliament), and district branch of the Shareholder's Court and Magister's Bench, as well as the executive offices of the regional government. The Duchy Executive Council is headed by the duke as governor of the district.

The regional law-enforcement force is the Westmarch Constabulary.

The Westmarch Holdings LLC Board of Directors administers ducal assets and holdings, and is chaired by the duke. Among the subsidiary businesses are:

  • Arcadian Lines
  • Systemwide Transport
  • Westmarch Farms

The Duchy of Westmarch Land Trust manages lands that the dukes over the years have set aside out of their holdings for conservation and public good. Mostly wilderness, these lands include several Duchy Parks, and continuous walker right-of-way over several hundred kilometers of the Westmarch Way.

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

Westmarch Rifles

Westmarch Rifles shoulder insignia, based on the duchy flag

Main Article: Westmarch Rifles

The duke is the honorary colonel of the Westmarch Rifles, an infantry regiment of the Royal Manticoran Army drawing personnel from throughout the duchy. The Rifles are headquartered at Fort Gryphon.

The regiment has been granted the Freedom of the City of Arcadia in Westmarch.[3]

References