HMS Unconquered (CL-16)
| HMS Unconquered (CL-16) | |
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| Name: | HMS Unconquered |
| HCN: | CL-16 |
| Type: | Light Cruiser |
| Affiliation: |  Royal Manticoran Navy
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| Commander: | RADM Doss Buckalew, RMN |
| Status: | Active |
| Reporting to: | Third Space Lord |
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HMS Unconquered (CL-16) is a Light Cruiser and the oldest active duty warship in the Royal Manticoran Navy.[1]. Her current commanding officer is RADM Sir Doss Buckalew, Baron New Greyhawke .
History
Commissioned in 1649 PD[1], Unconquered was first commanded by Edward Saganami; it was his first hyper-capable command. Unconquered's final commanding officer was Ellen D'Orville, followed by an order to transfer the ship to the reserve fleet, where Unconquered remained for a century. She was scheduled for scrapping after her service, but was saved through a massive fundraising effort of the Royal Navy League to effect a repair and restoration project, preserving the ship back to her Saganami-era state. Once the project was completed, she remained in a parking orbit above Manticore as a memorial and living history museum.[2]
Shipboard Positions
After the Royal Navy League managed to rescue Unconquered from scrapping following reserve duty, it was determined that given the ship's illustrious history, it would be considered a high honor to be assigned as a member of her crew. 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 HMS UNCONQUERED tab placed above the honoree's actual assignment shoulder insignia.
The Commanding Officer of Unconquered was traditionally a senior active duty RMN flag officer, chosen by the Crown from a list of nominations voted on by the Navy's serving officers. In 1920 PD Admiral Honor Harrington was appointed CO of Unconquered upon the retirement of Admiral Massengale.[2] The CO of Unconquered was the only RMN flag officer who was allowed to wear the white beret of a hyper-capable ship's CO.
TRMN
Within The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc., assignment to Unconquered is one of the highest honors for members of the Navy and Marine Corps; crewmembers are considered to exemplify the very best in unswerving duty and service to the entire organization, with demonstrated and conspicuous accomplishment and achievement. Eligibility for consideration is limited to members of the Royal Manticoran Navy and the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps; other branches within the organization have their own, similar societies. Each year, a "class" of inductees is named in the fall months, usually at HonorCon in late October. The full list is announced via email and social media after the awards ceremony by the Bureau of Ships. Crewmember appointments are permanent; however, the appointment as Commanding Officer lasts for one year.[3] The transfer of command is typically announced at Honorcon in Autumn. Admiralty Order 1511-04 established the position of a "Permanent Commanding Officer" of Unconquered, above that of the Commanding Officer. The current and first Permanent CO is David Weber.[4]
Nomination
Those holding a billet of ship commanding officer or above may submit worthy nominees to the Third Space Lord when nominations are solicited (usually July or August until September or October). A committee made up of the members of the Bureau of Ships will consider all submitted nominations for intense vetting. Crewmembers are voted upon in committee, while the Commanding Officer is submitted to the Royal Council for final consideration and selection. Those nominations not selected are traditionally transmitted to the Bureau of Personnel for consideration of a post-nominal award.
Commanding Officer of Unconquered
Being appointed as Commanding Officer of HMS Unconquered affords all honors bestowed upon any other command of a hyper-capable craft. The CO is entitled to wear the white beret for the duration of their appointment, and can add a hyper star to their uniform. The duration of the Annual Commanding Officer is one year, usually from one HonorCon to the next, unless otherwise indicated. The Permanent Commanding Officer appointment lasts until such time as the First Lord of the Admiralty deems it necessary to appoint a new officer to the position.
So far, tradition seems to dictate that the annual appointment is only once per lifetime; no officer has been appointed to this position more than once in the organization's history.
List of Permanent Commanding Officers
| Year | Name |
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| 2015 | FADM Sir David Weber, Grand Duke New Montana |
List of Annual Commanding Officers
| Year | Name |
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| 2011 | Scott A. Akers |
| 2012 | RADM Sir Antonio Lopes |
| 2013 | RADM Tom Pope, Baron Allegheny-Mellon |
| 2014 | VADM Sir Daniel Walker, Baron Mars-Evans |
| 2015 | John Roberts |
| 2016 | RADM Dame Laura Lochen, Countess Boundary Waters |
| 2017 | VADM Sir John Neitz, Earl of Westmarch |
| 2018 | RADM Dame Christa Brolley, Baroness New Dover |
| 2019 | VADM Dame Diane Bulkeley, Baroness New Essex |
| 2020 | RADM Sir Matthew Parker, Earl Camera Stellata |
| 2021 | RADM Sir Doss Buckalew, Baron New Greyhawke |
| 2022 | RADM Dame Lori Bonilla, Baroness Fair Isle |
Crew Manifest
Command
Administration
| Billet | Name | Inducted | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration Officer | VADM Sir Michael D. Garcia, Baron McCovey Cove | 2015 | Deputy First Space Lord, HMS Medusa |
| Assist. Admin Officer | CDRE Sir Jerald Andry III | 2018 | HMS Barbarossa |
| Chief Yeoman | |||
| Yeoman | CAPTSG Sir Jamey Salsberg | 2018 | HMS Invincible |
| Yeoman | |||
| Yeoman | |||
| Chief Personnelman | RADM Sir Antonio Lopes | 2012 | HMS Gryphon |
| Personnelman | RADM Sir David Misener | 2021 | Bureau of Personnel |
| Personnelman | |||
| Personnelman | |||
| Chief Navy Counselor | CAPTJG Emily Herron | 2013 | HMS Invincible |
| Navy Counselor | CDR Dame Dora Ann Erikson | 2018 | HMS Javelin |
| Navy Counselor | CAPTSG Sir Paul McPherson | 2021 | Sidemore Station |
| Navy Counselor |
Logistics
| Billet | Name | Inducted | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logistics Officer | LTSG Anne Zecca, GSN | 2011 | GNS Nathan |
| Assist. Logistics Officer | CDRE Sir Joseph Harney | 2017 | CO BATRON 2 |
| Chief Storekeeper | RADM Heidi Nelson, Baroness Redstone | 2017 | Seventh Space Lord |
| Supply Clerk | ADM Dame Brandi Hinson, Countess Nya Östergötland | 2013 | HMS Werewolf |
| Storekeeper | |||
| Storekeeper | |||
| Storekeeper | |||
| Chief Steward | CAPT Mark West, GSN† | 2012 | HMS Valhalla |
| Steward's Mate | CWO Jack Warren | 2015 | HMS Werewolf |
| Steward's Mate | |||
| Steward's Mate | |||
| Chief Disbursing Clerk | CAPTJG Dame Cindy Epard, Baroness Cape Fear | 2015 | HMS Werewolf |
| Disbursing Clerk | |||
| Disbursing Clerk | |||
| Disbursing Clerk |
Tactical
Engineering
Communications
Astrogation & Flight Operations
| Billet | Name | Inducted | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrogation Officer | VADM Sir Eric Schulman | 2012 | Speaker of the House of Commons HMS Hector |
| Assist. Astrogator Officer | LTSG Kaye Downing, GSN | 2011 | GNS Nathan |
| Assist. Astrogator Officer | RADM Martyn Griffiths, GSN, Steadholder Pittman | 2012 | GNS Albion |
| Assist. Astrogator Officer | CAPTJG William J. Knight, RMN, Baron White Lion | 2015 | HMS Implacable |
| Chief Helmsman | CDR Sir Drew Drentlaw, Baron Glencairn | 2013 | HMS Enterprise |
| Helmsman | LCDR Andrew Martin | 2014 | HMS Beowulf |
| Helmsman | CDRE James Jones | 2016 | HMS Thunderer |
| Helmsman | CDR Lisa Wiedemann | 2022 | HMS Vixen |
| Chief Plotting Specialist | SMCPO Dame Jacia Bruns | 2015 | HMS Imperatrix |
| Plotting Specialist | CWO Andrew Sivula | 2017 | HMS Hector |
| Plotting Specialist | CDRE Sir Colin Lloyd | 2017 | Deputy Sixth Space Lord, Bureau of Training |
| Plotting Specialist | SMCPO Lori Bonilla | 2019 | HMS Minotaur |
| Boat Bay Officer | CDRE Sir Justin Grays, Baron New Victoria | 2012 | HMS Intrepid |
| Chief Coxswain | SMCPO Christopher Baye | 2016 | Bosun, HMS Hellhound |
| Coxswain | RADM Sir Michael Paquette | 2014 | HMS Hector |
| Coxswain | RADM Sir Daniel J. Brandow | 2015 | Eighth Fleet DFCO, HMS Implacable |
| Coxswain |
Medical
| Billet | Name | Inducted | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Medical Officer | ADM Sir James Friedline, Earl Neu Odenwaldkreis | 2012 | Sixth Space Lord, Bureau of Training |
| Assist. Medical Officer | LTSG Ian Tregale | 2012 | GNS Mercy |
| Chief Nurse | RADM Dame Diane Bulkeley, Countess New Essex | 2015 | Second Space Lord Bureau of Planning HMS Enterprise |
| Chief Corpsman | CAPTJG Dame Carolyn Crutchfield | 2018 | SIA TSC Medical Department Chair CO HMS Achilles |
| Corpsman | SMCPO Sir Thomas Coonradt | 2014 | HMS Andromeda |
| Corpsman | CAPTSG Dame Sonja Thiede | 2018 | HMS Guadalcanal |
| Corpsman | RADM Sir Matthew Parker, Earl Camera Stellata | 2020 | Judge Advocate General |
| Chief Sick Berth Attendant | CAPTJG Sir Steven Rosenthal | 2016 | HMS Barbarossa |
| Sick Berth Attendant | |||
| Sick Berth Attendant | |||
| Sick Berth Attendant |
Marine Detachment
| Billet | Name | Inducted | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officer | LTGEN Michael Houghtaling, RMMC | 2019 | Deputy Marine Forces Command |
| Executive Officer | MGEN James "AJ" Olsen, RMMC | 2019 | 4th Space Lord |
| Platoon Leader | SGTMAJ Gregory Marchand, RMMC, Baron Tesseyman | 2013 | HMS Invincible |
| Platoon Sergeant | MOTC Sir Sean Niemeyer, RMMC Duke New Ulyanovsk | 2013 | Marshal of the Corps, Royal Manticoran Marine Corps London Point |
| Platoon Clerk | MSGT Stanislav Cech, RMMC | 2013 | HMS Iwo Jima |
| First Squad Leader | COL Andrew Knipe, RMMC | 2013 | GNS Albion |
| First Squad Marine | BRGEN Joseph Grieco, RMMC | 2016 | Commandant, Royal Manticoran Marine Academy |
| First Squad Marine | BRGEN Shirley Kunz, RMMC | 2018 | HMS Wolf |
| First Squad Marine | LTCOL William Farley, RMMC | 2018 | HMS Medusa |
| Second Squad Leader | COL Bryar Nelson, RMMC | 2013 | Chief of Staff to the Marshal of the Corps HMS Invincible |
| Second Squad Marine | COL Shawn Merrow, RMMC | 2018 | HMS Eardsidh Kamerling |
| Second Squad Marine | |||
| Second Squad Marine | |||
| Third Squad Leader | GEN Sonja Wolf, RMMC | 2013 | Commanding Officer, Marine Forces Command London Point |
| Third Squad Marine | MSGT David Campbell | 2019 | MARDET Barbarossa |
| Third Squad Marine | MAJ Evan Roth | 2019 | MARDET Barbarossa, Kings College |
| Third Squad Marine | |||
| Unassigned Marine | LTCOL Jeremiah Patrick, RMMC | 2015 | HMS Tartarus |
| Unassigned Marine | MAJ Leah Bloodgood, RMMC | 2015 | HMS Invincible |
| Armory Sergeant | COL Robert Folden, RMMC | 2018 | HMS Invictus |
| Armory Corporal | BGEN Geoffrey Kramer, RMMC | 2019 | Commanding Lynx Regiment, 10th Expeditionary Force |
Non-Billeted Crewmembers
- RADM Tom Pope, Baron Allegheny-Mellon (2012, Commanding Officer, Torch Fleet)
- CAPTSG Brian Horton (2016, HMS Intrepid)
- RADM Melyssa Smith, 2015, HMS Pegasus
- CAPTJG Sir Patrick Lindsley (2015, HMS Starcrest)
- CDR Don Hackett (2016, HMS Valkyrie)
- LCDR Sir James Conason (2015, HMS Barbarossa)
- MCWO Eric Nelson (2015, HMS Invincible)
- PO2 Sophia Bull (2016, HMS Valkyrie)
- PO1 Kyle Anderson (2018, HMS Valkyrie)
- WO1 Jon Iffland, HMS Duke of Cromarty, 2019
- Scott A. Akers
- John Roberts
See Also
- HMS Valhalla - Honors bestowed upon those members who've passed away while members of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc..
- The Queen's Own - similar honor society for the Royal Manticoran Army
- The Protector's Own - similar honor society for the Grayson Space Navy
References
| Awards of The Royal Manticoran Navy and Marine Corps | |
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| Honors: | Peerage - HMS Unconquered - HMS Valhalla |
| Orders: | Star Kingdom - King Roger - Golden Lion - Queen Elizabeth - Merit |
| Achievement: | PMV - QCB - MC - OC - SC - DGC - OG - NS - DSO - MT - CGM - GS OCN - QBM - SXC - RHDSM - MID - CBM - CSM - MSM - NCD - NMAM |
| Service: | POW - SAPCM - MOM - HWC - HOS - GACM - YSMR - MHWM - KR3CM - QE3CM QE3SJM - MCAM - MtSM - MRSM - GCM - SSD - RTR - NCOSCR - AFSM |
| Unit Citations: | LHC - RUC - RMU - FEA |
| Qualifications of The Royal Manticoran Navy | |
| OSWP - ESWP - NRM - NPM - Hyper Command Star - OAW - EAW - FMF | |
| Other Service branch awards | |
| RMA - RMMM - RMACS - SFC - GSN - CIV | |
| Awards Portal | |