Gallic Royal Navy (player faction)

This is a player faction. For the affiliated NPC faction, see Gallic Royal Navy

"Vive Le Crown!"
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History

The Gallic Royal Navy was formed shortly after the crippled French sleeper ship reached Ile-de-France in 84 A.S. At first, its main agenda was space exploration and searching for other sleeper ships of the former Alliance. Later, when space flights became accessible to many groups and corporations, including criminals, the Navy switched to internal security tasks, while still maintaining a large number of capital ships, and constantly researching new ways to upgrade the ships and their weaponry in case a war with other Houses ever occurred. Today, the Navy is a powerful military force that can counter any threat to the Crown, both from within Gallic borders, or from outside.

The Royal Navy has been fighting a long war with Gallic rebels known as the Council since 748 A.S. over their misguided ideas that the Royal’s policy of isolation and preparation for total war of detriment to Gallia. The war ended for a time but the rebellion that started in 794 A.S. on the planet Marne is universally considered the beginning of the Second Gallic War which has continued to this day.

The current long range goal of the Royal Navy is a war to end all wars against the other former Alliance Houses. The Royal Navy has been moving forward almost non-stop building ships, researching military technology, gathering intelligence, stealing technology, and training new recruits to make war. This ultimate goal, however, was put on hold by the Council when they managed to capture the Languedoc system, break through the mine fields there and in Lorraine, and make first contact with the other Sirius Houses. The Royal Navy is currently dealing with the threat of the rebels and does not have the resources to worry about the foreign houses until they are put down.

Character Information

Characters are named as follows:

GRN|Firstname.Lastname for fighters/bombers
GRN|RNS-Shipname or GRN|Shipname for capital ships

Characters use a Gallic Royal Navy IFF and Gallic Royal Navy ID.

Code of Conduct

By decree of the Royal Grand Marshall LaCroix, with the approval of the Royal Crown of the Kingdom of Gallia, the orders hereby issued are to be applied and enforced by every men and women of the Gallic Royal Navy.

Discipline and Loyalty. Men and women under the military service of the Crown are required to be diligent in the execution of their orders, this in regard to the chain of command which must always be obeyed to. The refusal to comply to orders of a superior will result in a court martial and if found guilty, will result in the dishonorable discharge of the accused in question, and may be followed by public execution. Desertion, espionage and treason are crimes punishable by death.
Respect and Image. Men and women representing the Royal Kingdom of Gallia are expected to be respectful toward the Gallic citizen, be him or her of noble blood or commoner. All soldiers of the Crown are expected to talk in a civilized manner. An inability to do so is to insult the language of the Kingdom, and will be considered a crime. To voice an opinion that may directly or otherwise support the enemies of the crown, to speak against the Royal is forbidden and will be punished severely.
Valor and Courage. Men and women under the military service of the Crown are expected to obey his orders with no hesitation. The enemies of the Crown are expected to be hunted down and disabled by the soldiers unless otherwise specified by the chain of command. To land a hand to a comrade in need is a compulsory act of comradeship. A valorous and courageous soldier is a good soldier. The soldier refusing to abide by these principles may be executed for grave charges of cowardice and his or her name will be dishonored.

Zone of Operations

Burgundy

Burgundy is the seat of Royal power in the Gallic Border Worlds, and the primary defensive operating area of the Gallic Royal Navy, given its proximity to Council-controlled Champagne and its status as the second line of defense against intruders from Omicron-80.

Owned bases :

Allied bases :

Champagne

Champagne is fully controlled by the Council. The Royal Navy may occasionally send expeditions to test the defenses of Planet Marne and other installations, but generally stays clear of the system.

Dauphine

Dauphine is the primary staging ground for the Gallic Royal Navy's forces. Every day more ships arrive in the system, and the Crown plans to launch a massive assault on Languedoc within the year. Dauphine is also the sight of several major battles in the Second Gallic War, most notably Bourgon-Jallieu and The Gap, and as such significant forces are always on patrol in the system in case Council launches another attack.

Owned bases :

Allied bases :

Languedoc

The Gallic Royal Navy has been all but pushed out of Languedoc, retaining control of only the Jump Gate to Dauphine. The system is still patrolled in an effort to contain the tide of Sirius explorers coming in from Orkney, and on occasion the Navy sends a task force out to meet Council in battle and gauge the strength of their defenses.

Owned bases :

Battleship Carcassonne

Lorraine

Lorraine is one of the two systems that contain Jump Holes from the Gallic Border Worlds to Sirius. While mostly cut off from reinforcements due to the Council takeover of Champagne, the Gallic Royal Navy does not shy away from using the jumphole from Burgundy when necessary. Defense of the system is mostly left to the Battleship Epinal, and it rarely receives patrols from the main fleet.

Owned Bases :

Allied bases :

Metz Station, Gallic Royal Police

Ranks

Grand Marshall: The Grand Marshall is the supreme ruler of the Gallic Royal Navy in the King's absence.
Lord Marshal: The Lord Marashall is one of the greater powers in the Gallic Royal Navy. Having only the King and Grand Marshall above him, the Lord Marshall holds power over the entire Gallic Navy.
Marshall: A Marshall is directly responsible for the protection and military operations within one of Gallia's three regions. The Core Worlds, the Border Worlds, and Gallic-Occupied Territories. A Marshall holds great responsibility in keeping Gallia's territory safe from intruders, pirates, and terrorists, as well as all war-related activities within their region.
Colonel: Colonels operate directly underneath the three Marshalls, boasting control of naval operations within their designated solar system.
Commandant: A Commandant is in charge over a specific space station or battleship, including all naval operations within that station's zone of control. Commandants work as assistants under their system's Colonel.
Capitaine: A Capitaine typically leads fighter or bomber wings. They are the lowest rung of the Navy Command and ensure the orders, plans, and operations set forth by the higher ranks are carried out efficiently.
Lieutenant: The backbone of the Gallic Navy, Lieutenants lead small fighter or bomber squadrons. Lieutenants are the promoted from the most skilled and innovative pilots in the Navy.
Sous-Lieutenant: Sous-Lieutenants make up the majority of the Navy's personnel. They operate as fighter and bomber pilots or capital ship crewmen.
Aspirant: Aspirants are officer cadets fresh out of training and in their first term of active service in the Navy. Aspirants are evaluated by their superiors in their tasks. Those found ill-suited to the life of a soldier, or demonstrate behavioral or competency problems are rejected for officer positions and sent back for further training or enlisted positions, such as mechanics or footsoldiers in the army.

Roster

Gallic Royal Navy
Grand Marechal
Lilith LaCroix (Exile)
Director of Royal Strategy
Josef Moreau (Jokoro)
Lord Marechal
Bruce Montague (Sovereign)
Marechal
Royal Guard Aurelia DeFrance (Dab)	Border Guard and Pacification Division Held by Lord Marshall Bruce Montague		Gallic Occupation Force Blaise Mersenne (Shazbot)
Colonel
Dauphine Solar System Joseph DeFrance (WolfsGhost)		Languedoc Solar System Maurice Delavoux (Shagohad)
Commandant
Battleship Guillestre Elria Ta'Loon Ciel (Lunaphase)	--- Jacques de Molay (Montezuma)		--- Arielle DeFrance (Korolia)
Capitaine
Leon Chevalier (JihadJoe)		Lucie Banville (Noveria)
Laurel Lavelle (Inquisitor Gaunt)		Pauline Valence (Jansen)
Lieutenant
Emmanuelle Mimieux (Heraklion)		Aubert Giroux (Ryummel)
Sous-Lieutenant
None

'Direction d'Operations Speciales'
Directeur
Adrien d'Orleans (FooFighter)
Agents
Sophie "Athenais" Chevalier (FooFighter)

'Gallic Royalty'
King
King Charles XI (Exile)
Prince/Princess
Princess Aurelia DeFrance - Heir (Dab)	Prince Joseph DeFrance (WolfsGhost)		Princess Arielle DeFrance (Korolia)
Duc
Duc Josef Moreau (Jokoro)
Margrave
Ile-de-France Margrave Lilith LaCroix	Burgundy Margrave Bruce Montague		Dauphine Margrave Blaise Mersenne
Orleanais Margrave Adrien d'Orleans (FooFighter)		Champagne Margrave Elria Ta'Loon Ciel

'Capital Ship Fleet'
Valor Battleship
Chant du Cygne - Flagship	Normandie	Temeraire
Incendie	Renaissance	Acre
Obstinate Cruiser
Clemenceau	Sylvana	Frayant
Verite	Martyr
Perilous Gunship
Charderoux	Hercule	Iluric

Ship Usage

XJ-1 "Caracal"

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Easily replaceable light fighters usually piloted by Aspirants and trainees.

Required rank: Aspirant

XJ-2 "Serval"

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Heavy Fighter in use by the more "advanced" recruits.

Required rank: Aspirant

XJ-3 "Lynx"

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This VHF is the sword and the shield of the Royal Navy, flown by the royal guard and combat troops alike.

Required rank: Sous-Lieutenant

BXJ-5 "Cougar"

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The Gallic Royal Navy's bomber is the bane of capital ships both foreign and domestic.

Required rank: Sous-Lieutenant

"Perilous" Class Gunship

Light support Gunship often spotted accompanying larger patrols.

Required rank: Lieutenant

"Obstinate" Class Cruiser

The Obstinate is said to be the heart and soul of the Royal Navy.

Required rank: Capitaine

"Valor" Class Battleship

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The Valor Battleship class is often considered the pinnacle of capital ship evolution and the most advanced craft ever designed by human hand. Sporting an excellent armory, generous armour plating, a gargantuan power plant and commanded by some of the most veteran captains in Gallic space, the Valor is truly a force to be reckoned with.

Required rank: Commandant