HMS Demon (CLAC-62)
| HMS Demon (CLAC-62) | |
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| Name: | HMS Demon |
| HCN: | CLAC-62 |
| Charter City: | Chicago, IL, US |
| Class: | Hydra |
| Type: | LAC Carrier |
| Affiliation: |  Royal Manticoran Navy
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| 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:
- 29 OCT 2014: Commissioned as Havoc-class Destroyer HMS Hotspur.
- 21 APRIL 2015: Upgraded to Valiant-class Light Cruiser HMS Gallant .
Tornado/Odin:
- 21 NOVEMBER 2014: Commissioned as Roland-class Destroyer HMS Tornado.
- 2 JUNE 2015: upgraded as Apollo-class Light Cruiser HMS 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
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- 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."[6]
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
External links
| LAC Carriers | |
|---|---|
| Royal Manticoran Navy | |
| Hydra (CLAC) | Hydra (lead) - Cerberus - Demon - Pegasus - Salamander - Specter - Unicorn - Werewolf |
| Minotaur (CLAC) | Minotaur (lead) - Centaur - Chimera - Cyclops - Phantom† - Siren |
| Grayson Space Navy | |
| Covington (CLAC) | Covington (lead) - Glory |