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==The Royal Manticoran Navy, The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association==
==The Royal Manticoran Navy, The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association==
Within {{trmn}}, assignment to GNS ''Covington'' (C-02) is one of the highest honors for members of the [[Grayson Space Navy]]. Crewmembers are considered to exemplify the absolute best in unswerving duty and service to the entire organization, with demonstrated and conspicuous accomplishment and achievement in the Grayson Space Navy in particular. Each year, a "class" of honorees is named on the 21st of December as part of the Protector’s Birthday celebrations. The honorees are announced on the TRMN Forums as well as on the Grayson Space Navy’s various social media accounts. Crewmember appointments are permanent; however, the appointment of Commanding Officer lasts for two years. The transfer of command is announced every other 21st of December.
===Crew Members of GNS ''Covington'' (C-02)===
Within {{trmn}}, assignment to GNS ''Covington'' (C-02) is one of the highest honors for members of the [[Grayson Space Navy]]. Crew members are considered to exemplify the absolute best in unswerving duty and service to the entire organization, with demonstrated and conspicuous accomplishment and achievement in the Grayson Space Navy in particular.  


===Advisory Committee===
===Commanding Officer of GNS ''Covington'' (C-02)===
GNS ''Covington'' (C-02) is not just an honor society. Its members also have an important role within the component. Each member, by virtue of their membership, is a part of a special advisory committee to the Office of the High Admiral. Chaired by the Permanent Commanding Officer and the Commanding Officer, the "crew" of GNS ''Covington'' (C-02) is empowered to discuss the component, and through the Chair, send recommendations to the Office of the High Admiral on how a process, or the even the component itself, could be improved.
Appointment as Commanding Officer of GNS ''Covington'' (C-02) affords all honors and privileges bestowed upon any other Commanding Officer of a hyper-capable starship, as well as a seat on the Selection Committee.


===Nomination===
The position of Commanding Officer is only once per lifetime, subject to the discretion of the High Admiral and the Selection Committee.
Eligibility for consideration is limited to members of the Grayson Space Navy as other branches within the organization have their own, similar societies.<br>Those holding a billet of ship commanding officer or above may submit worthy nominees to the Grayson Honor Society Selection Committee when nominations are solicited (usually September to November). This includes nominations for Commanding Officer. Members may NOT nominate themselves.


The Selection Committee will consider all submitted nominations for intense vetting. Members of the Grayson Space Navy will be considered based on their contributions to the Grayson Space Navy and to The Royal Manticoran Navy, The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association as a whole. Nomination e-mails for all those being considered may include service to the greater organization, but the Selection Committee is chiefly interested in service to, and/or for, the Grayson Space Navy. Such service is the paramount requirement and may be a decisive factor in determining selection for induction to GNS ''Covington'' (C-02).
===Permanent Commanding Officer of GNS ''Covington'' (C-02)===
 
The position of Permanent Commanding Officer is reserved for those that have given preeminent service to the Grayson Space Navy, and is appointed by the High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy, acting for, and at the director of, the Protector of Grayson. This officer is appointed for life or until willing retirement. The Permanent Commanding Officer is afforded all honors and privileges as the Commanding Officer; however, they are not granted a seat on the Selection Committee.
Nominees must have at least one (1) year of service in the greater organization. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Selection Committee if a nomination is received that thoroughly demonstrates exemplary contributions, but the nominee has less than one year of service.<br>Nomination e-mails must include the following:
*1. Rank, Full Name, and service number of the Nominator (example: CAPT Jon Doe RMN-1234-10)
*2. Rank, Full Name, and service number of the Nominee (example: S3C Abe Snuffy RMN-2345-11)
*3. A detailed description of the nominee's contributions to the Grayson Space Navy and The Royal Manticoran Navy, The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association. This detailed description should include specific information about the nominee’s contributions, including dates and events if applicable.
*4. Any available supporting documentation to support the nomination. This could be letters of support or After-Action Reports that cover the events in the nomination. Any supporting documentation should be attached to the nomination e-mail as attachments.
 
Nominations that do not contain the above information will be considered, however, it will make the deliberation process more difficult and may result in a nominee not being selected by the Selection Committee.
 
===Selection Committee===
The Selection Committee will be empaneled from current crewmembers of GNS ''Covington'' (C-02), and members of the Office of the High Admiral. The Selection Committee will begin deliberations following the closing of the nomination period (usually in November). Acceptance of new inductees to GNS ''Covington'' (C-02) will be by majority vote, with the High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy, or their designee, breaking any ties.
 
The Selection Committee will consist of the following:
*1. High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy or their designee (Chair)
*2. Chief of Staff of the Grayson Space Navy or their designee
*3. Senior Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, GSN or their designee
*4. Commander of the Grayson Home Fleet or their designee
*5. Bosun of the Grayson Home Fleet or their designee
*6. Current Commanding Officer of GNS Covington (C-02)
*7. Crew member of GNS Covington (C-02) selected by lottery.
 
Nominations for Commanding Officer are remanded to the Office of the High Admiral, acting on behalf of the Protector, for final consideration and selection. Members may NOT nominate themselves. If no nominations are received, the Selection Committee will dismiss the current Commanding Officer from the Committee and may then recommend their retention, or recommend a candidate(s) for consideration.
 
===Commanding Officer of GNS Covington (C-02)===
Appointment as Commanding Officer of GNS ''Covington'' (C-02) affords all honors and privileges bestowed upon any other Commanding Officer of a hyper-capable starship, as well as a seat on the Selection Committee. The Commanding Officer is entitled to wear a silver cap band on their Service Cap for the duration of their appointment and may display the Command Star on their Mess Dress uniform. Appointment as Commanding Officer is for two years.
 
The position of Commanding Officer is only once per lifetime, subject to the discretion of the High Admiral and the Selection Committee.


===Permanent Commanding Officer of GNS Covington (C-02)===
The current and first Permanent Commanding Officer is [[Fleet Admiral]] Lord Robert Bulkeley Jr., [[Duke]] [[Mountain View]]. It was his artistic vision and work that helped created the original look and feel of the Grayson Space Navy and, to a large extent, drove the design philosophy included in House of Steel. The look of the Grayson Space Navy, as it appears today, owes, in a large part, its existence to Fleet Admiral Bulkeley and, as such, he is honored as the first Permanent Commanding Officer of GNS ''Covington'' (C-02).  
Protector's Policy Directive 1001 established the position of a "Permanent Commanding Officer" of GNS ''Covington'' (C-02), above that of the Commanding Officer. The current and first Permanent Commanding Officer is [[Fleet Admiral]] Lord Robert Bulkeley Jr., [[Duke]] [[Mountain View]]. The position of Permanent Commanding Officer is reserved for those that have given preeminent service to the Grayson Space Navy.  


In the case of the current Permanent Commanding Officer, it was his vision and work that helped created the original look and feel of the Grayson Space Navy and to a large extent drove the design philosophy included in House of Steel. The look of the Grayson Space Navy, as it appears today, owes, in a large part, its existence to Fleet Admiral Bulkeley, and as such, he is honored as the first Permanent Commanding Officer of GNS ''Covington'' (C-02).


The Permanent Commanding Officer appointment is for life or until willing retirement. The Permanent Commanding Officer is afforded all honors and privileges as the Commanding Officer; however, they are not granted a seat on the Selection Committee.


===List of Permanent Commanding Officers===
===List of Permanent Commanding Officers===

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Covington C02.png
Name: GNS Covington
HCN: C-02
Class: Austin-Grayson
Type: Light Cruiser
Affiliation: Flag GSN.png Grayson Space Navy
Commander: TBD
Launched: 21 December 2023
Status: Active
Reporting to: High Admiral

GNS Covington (C-02) is a pre-Alliance Austin Grayson-class Light Cruiser and the oldest surviving warship in the Grayson Space Navy.[1]. Her current commanding officer is CAPT Rowan Wagstaff-Weston, GSN.
This article is about the historical GNS Covington and current Grayson Space Navy Honor Society. For the modern Grayson Space Navy vessel, GNS Covington (CLAC-01), please click here.

History

Commissioned in 1880 PD[1], GNS Covington (C-02) was the second of the GSN’s Austin Grayson-class light cruisers; only two of this class were built. Following the heavy damage that she sustained in defense of Grayson during the First Battle of Yeltsin, the destruction of her sister ship GNS Austin-Grayson, and the modern technologies and starships made available to the Grayson Space Navy in their nascent alliance with the Star Kingdom of Manticore, Covington was due to be decommissioned and scrapped. She was saved, however, by a robust letter writing and media campaign organized by the Grayson Space Navy League and the Grayson Space Navy Family Support Command. The campaign urged the Navy, and the government, to preserve her as a testament to the bravery and tenacity of the Grayson Space Navy in defense of the planet and its people. Successful in their campaign, the Grayson Space Navy League arranged for the hulk to be towed to the newly opened Blackbird Yards where the Navy overhauled the vessel back to her original specifications. Once the project was completed, she was placed in a parking orbit above Grayson as a memorial and living history museum[1].

Museum Ship and Honor Posting

Following her overhaul and establishment in a parking orbit, it was determined by the Navy, even though she had been officially removed from the Naval Register and was now a museum ship, that given the ship’s illustrious history and status, it would be considered a high honor to be assigned as a member of her crew. Thus, the Navy established the Grayson Honor Society under her name. Every year, the best of the best of the Grayson Space Navy would be inducted to the crew of GNS Covington (C-02) and share in the legacy and honor of the ship. 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 GNS Covington (C-02) crest as a silver badge displayed center on the right pocket of the honoree’s service uniform.

It was determined that the Commanding Officer of GNS Covington (C-02) be a senior, active-duty Grayson Space Navy Captain or Flag Officer, chosen by the Protector from a list of nominations voted on by the Navy's serving officers. The Commanding Officer of GNS Covington (C-02) would be afforded the same privileges at any other Captain of a hyper-capable command. If the Commanding Officer is of flag rank, that officer would have the additional distinction of being the only such officer in the Grayson Space Navy entitled to wear the silver cap band on their Service Cap and display the Command Star on their Mess Dress uniform.

The Royal Manticoran Navy, The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association

Crew Members of GNS Covington (C-02)

Within The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc., assignment to GNS Covington (C-02) is one of the highest honors for members of the Grayson Space Navy. Crew members are considered to exemplify the absolute best in unswerving duty and service to the entire organization, with demonstrated and conspicuous accomplishment and achievement in the Grayson Space Navy in particular.

Commanding Officer of GNS Covington (C-02)

Appointment as Commanding Officer of GNS Covington (C-02) affords all honors and privileges bestowed upon any other Commanding Officer of a hyper-capable starship, as well as a seat on the Selection Committee.

The position of Commanding Officer is only once per lifetime, subject to the discretion of the High Admiral and the Selection Committee.

Permanent Commanding Officer of GNS Covington (C-02)

The position of Permanent Commanding Officer is reserved for those that have given preeminent service to the Grayson Space Navy, and is appointed by the High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy, acting for, and at the director of, the Protector of Grayson. This officer is appointed for life or until willing retirement. The Permanent Commanding Officer is afforded all honors and privileges as the Commanding Officer; however, they are not granted a seat on the Selection Committee.

The current and first Permanent Commanding Officer is Fleet Admiral Lord Robert Bulkeley Jr., Duke Mountain View. It was his artistic vision and work that helped created the original look and feel of the Grayson Space Navy and, to a large extent, drove the design philosophy included in House of Steel. The look of the Grayson Space Navy, as it appears today, owes, in a large part, its existence to Fleet Admiral Bulkeley and, as such, he is honored as the first Permanent Commanding Officer of GNS Covington (C-02).


List of Permanent Commanding Officers

Year Name
2023 FADM Lord Robert Bulkeley Jr., GSN, Duke Mountain View

List of Commanding Officers

Year Name
2023 CAPT Rowan Wagstaff-Weston, GSN
2022 BGEN Christopher Bayonet, RMMC
2021 VADM Benyamin Loyola, GSN
2020 CAPT Misha Sumra, GSN
2019 VADM Lord Martyn Griffiths, GSN, Steadholder Pittman
2018 CAPT Aaron Davis, GSN
2017 CDRE Lohengrin Perez Canon, GSN


Crew Manifest

Honorees

Covington badge.png

Honorees wear the crest of GNS Covington (C-02) as a silver badge worn on the right breast pocket of the Grayson uniform. Note that, similar to the RMN and RMMC HMS Unconquered honor society, the Covington insignia may only be worn on a Grayson uniform. The crew assigned to GNS Covington (C-02) may request a billet upon appointment. This will be a rating for enlisted crew and a department for officers.

This record is kept as a historical archive and honorees are listed by rank/rate when first inducted. As such, their listed rank and assignment may not reflect their current rank or assignment in The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc.. Further, as it is common in the organization for members to occasionally swap between service branches, some members listed may no longer be part of the Grayson Space Navy component. Additionally, as GNS Covington (C-02) was created from the legacy Protector’s Own, all honorees pre-2023, which included members from across the organization and not necessarily from the Grayson Space Navy, have been transferred, along with any legacy billets, per Protector's Policy Directive 1001. The legacy positions of Executive Officer and Bosun have been eliminated per the same and are noted here for the historical record.

List of Legacy Executive Officers

Year Name
2022 CAPT Philip Clayton, GSN, Steadholder Fitzgerald
2021 CDR John Robison, GSN
2020 RADM Neil Simpson, GSN
2019 CAPT David Sanders, GSN
2018 CDRE Joseph Harney, RMN
2017 CAPT Philip Clayton, GSN

List of Legacy Bosuns

Year Name
2022 SMCPO Emilio Desalvo, RMN
2021 SCPO David Fretz, GSN
2020 MCPO Kevin Mortimer, GSN
2019 SMCPON Kathy Rau, GSN
2018 MCPO David Melsome, GSN, Steadholder Maelstromm
2017 CPO Benjamin Wagner, RMN

Command

Billet Name Rank Inducted Assignment
Intelligence Officer Martyn Griffiths, GSN RADM 2017 GNS Albion
Intelligence Officer David Melsome, GSN RADM 2017 GNS Glory
Operations Officer Misha Sumra, GSN LCDR 2017 GNS Paul of Tarsus
Intelligence Officer Lohengrin Perez, GSN CDRE 2017 GNS Joshua
Master at arms Mate 3rd Class Ben Hatcher, GSN PO3 2018 GNS Glory
Chief Operations Mate Kevin Mortimer, GSN CPO 2018 HMLAC Constantine
Intelligence Officer Jamison Silinksy, GSN CPT 2019 GNS Covington

Tactical

Billet Name Rank Inducted Assignment
Tactical Officer Heidi Nelson, RMN RADM 2017 Bureau of Supply
Tactical Officer (Weapons Group) Misty White, GSN CDRE 2017 GNS Glory
Tactical Officer (Electronic Warfare) Dan Connelly, GSN CDR 2017 GNS Erastus
Chief Missile Mate David Fretz, GSN CPO 2018 HMS Hector
Tactical Officer (Missile Operations) Benyamin Loyola, GSN CDR 2018 HMS Wolf

Engineering

Billet Name Rank Inducted Assignment
Chief Engineering Officer Neil Simpson, GSN CDR 2018 GNS Joshua
Engineering Officer Joseph Barrow, GSN CAPT 2018 HMS Hydra
Senior Master Chief Power Mate William Underhill, GSN SMCPO 2019 GNS Albion

Communications

Billet Name Rank Inducted Assignment
Data Systems Emilio Desalvo CPO 2017 GNS Glory
Communications Officer Jeremy Carsten, RMN CAPTSG 2018 GNS Barbara Bancroft

Astrogation & Flight Operations

Billet Name Rank Inducted Assignment
Flight Operations Officer David Sanders, GSN CAPT 2017 GNS Glory
Coxswain Sarah Brider, RMN PO2 2017 GNS Paul of Tarsus
Astrogation Officer Rowan Wagstaff-Weston, GSN LCDR 2019 GNS Albion
Chief Helmsman John McLaughlin, GSN CPO 2017 GNS Erastus
Senior Master Chief Helmsman Sarah Hamilton, GSN SMCPO 2019 HMS Hawk

Medical

Billet Name Rank Inducted Assignment
Surgeon Officer Christopher Bayonet, GSN CPT 2019 GNS Hector Ferelli
Corpsman Allan MacBain, GSN CPO 2020 GNS Joshua

Logistics

Billet Name Rank Inducted Assignment
Logistics Officer Barb Dalrymple, GSN LCDR 2017 GNS Erastus
Chief Storekeeper Benjamin Wagner, RMN CPO 2017 GNS Albion
Senior Master Chief Steward Kathy Rau, GSN SMCPON 2017 HMS Thunderer
Chief Steward Rayanne McClellan-Staubly, GSN CPO 2019 HMS Saladin
Logistics Officer Aaron J Davis, GSN CAPT 2018 GNS Randolph Candless

Administration

Billet Name Rank Inducted Assignment
Administration Officer Joseph Harney, RMN CDRE 2018 BATRON 2
Chaplain John Robison, GSN CDR 2017 GNS Erastus
Historian Officer Philip Clayton, GSN CAPT 2017 HMS Duke of Cromarty
Chief Historian's Mate Robyn Winans, GSN CPO 2017 GNS Barbara Bancroft
Historian's Mate 1st Class Conny Odengrund, GSN PO1 2017 GNS Glory

Non-Billeted Crewmembers

Billet Name Rank Inducted Assignment
- Laura Lüschen, IAN Flotillenadmiral 2017 SMRS Hohenzollern
- Fiona Clark, GSN LCDR 2022 HMS Pegasus

Inactive and HMS Valhalla

Status Name Rank Originally Inducted
HMS Valhalla David Cleric, RMMC COL 2017
HMS Valhalla Kit Warren, GSN CAPT 2017
Inactive Amy Wagstaff-Weston, CIV Clerk 2019 GNS Albion
Inactive Doug Henry, RMN LTSG 2017 HMS Drake

See Also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "House of Steel" Companion
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