The Protector's Own is a special fleet formed as a part of the Grayson Space Navy. The Protector's Own's crest shows the Salamander owing to the nickname of Honor Harrington, the motto is her regular phrase of "Let's Be About it"[1]. It's current commanding officer is Vice Admiral Martyn Griffiths, GCE, MC, DSO, RM, GSN, Steadholder Pittman.
History
The Protector's Own was established by Protector Benjamin Mayhew IX from the ships of the Elysian Space Navy. Service in the Protector's own for more then six years will gain a foreign member Grayson citizenship[1]. This was in part to solve the problem of Honor Harrington creating her own force which is much larger than the 50 armsmen a Steadholder can commission.
Enlistment in the Protector's Own
The Protector's Own remains open to any steader or foreigner who wishes to apply and passes the strict entry criteria. It functions independently to the main Grayson Space Navy and is often given orders directly by the Protector.
TRMN
Within The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc., assignment to the Protector's Own is one of the highest honors for members of the Grayson Space Navy and Allied navies. A recruitment is conducted each year for that years "class", and applications are reviewed by a panel. Appointment to The Protector's Own doesn't require the member to leave other ships, but it is counted as an honor society much like HMS Unconquered (CL-16) is for the Royal Manticoran Navy and the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps. Differently from some of the other similar groups, as the Protector's Own was formed by people from multiple services, this has continued with it's membership within The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc..
An annual command triad consisting of a commanding officer, executive officer and bosun are appointed. They are responsible for the update of the list with billets as crewmembers select them.
Protector's Own Command Triads
The Command Triads of the Protector's Own are recorded below. Ranks and awards are at the time of appointment.
List of Protector's Own Command Triads
| Year |
Position |
Name |
Rank
|
| 2019 |
CO |
Martyn Griffiths, GCE, MC, DSO, RM, GSN, Steadholder Pittman |
VADM
|
| 2019 |
XO |
David Sanders, SC, OG, GS, GSN |
CPT
|
| 2019 |
Bosun |
Kathy Rau, QCB, OC, OE, NS, QBM, GSN |
SMCPON
|
| 2018 |
CO |
Aaron J Davis, MC, OE, GSN |
CAPT
|
| 2018 |
XO |
Joseph Harney, GCE, MC, SC, OG, CGM, GS, QBM, RMN |
CDRE
|
| 2018 |
Bosun |
Lord David Melsome, MC, SC, OR, CGM, GSN, Steadholder Maelstromm |
MCPO
|
| 2017 |
CO |
Lohengrin Perez Canon, KDE, CBM, GSN |
CDRE
|
| 2017 |
XO |
Philip Arthur Clayton, GSN |
CAPT
|
| 2017 |
Bosun |
Benjamin James Wagner, KE, DGC, CBM, RMN |
CPO
|
Crew Manifest
The crew assigned to the Protector's Own can select a Billet on appointment. This will be a rating for enlisted crew and a department for officers. All crew are listed with ranks and ships as they were at appointment. These have been divided by department for ease of comprehension. Command triads are already listed above, so the listing of these crew below are their permanent billets after they have stepped down from the triad.
Command
Administration
| Billet |
Name |
Rank |
Inducted |
Assignment
|
| - |
- |
- |
- |
-
|
Logistics
Tactical
Engineering
| Billet |
Name |
Rank |
Inducted |
Assignment
|
| Chief Engineering Officer |
Neil Simpson, GSN |
CDR |
2018 |
GNS Joshua
|
| - |
- |
- |
- |
-
|
Communications
Astrogation & Flight Operations
Medical
Other Positions
Non-Billeted Crewmembers
| Billet |
Name |
Rank |
Inducted |
Assignment
|
| - |
Laura Lüschen, IAN |
Flotillenadmiral |
2017 |
SMRS Hohenzollern
|
| - |
John McLaughlin, GSN |
CPO |
2017 |
GNS Erastus
|
| - |
Conny Odengrund, GSN |
PO1 |
2017 |
GNS Glory
|
| - |
Robyn Winans, GSN |
CPO |
2017 |
GNS Barbara Bancroft
|
| - |
Philip Clayton, GSN |
CAPT |
2017 |
HMS Duke of Cromarty
|
| - |
Joseph Barrow, GSN |
CAPT |
2018 |
HMS Hydra
|
| - |
Jeremy Carsten, RMN |
CAPTSG |
2018 |
GNS Barbara Bancroft
|
| - |
Aaron J Davis, GSN |
CAPT |
2018 |
GNS Randolph Candless
|
| - |
David Fretz, GSN |
CPO |
2018 |
HMS Hector
|
| - |
Joseph Harney, RMN |
CDRE |
2018 |
HMS Revenge
|
| - |
Ben Hatcher, GSN |
PO3 |
2018 |
GNS Glory
|
| - |
Benyamin Loyola, GSN |
CDR |
2018 |
HMS Wolf
|
| - |
Kevin Mortimer, GSN |
CPO |
2018 |
HMLAC Constantine
|
| - |
Christopher Bayonet, GSN |
CPT |
2019 |
GNS Hector Ferelli
|
| - |
Sarah Hamilton, GSN |
SMCPO |
2019 |
HMS Hawk
|
| - |
Rayanne McClellan-Staubly, GSN |
CPO |
2019 |
HMS Saladin
|
| - |
Jamison Silinksy, GSN |
CPT |
2019 |
GNS Covington
|
| - |
William Underhill, GSN |
SMCPO |
2019 |
GNS Albion
|
| - |
Amy Wagstaff-Weston, CIV |
Clerk |
2019 |
GNS Albion
|
| - |
Rowan Wagstaff-Weston, GSN |
LCDR |
2019 |
GNS Albion
|
See Also
References
Grayson Space Navy