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Heterland Navy

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Heterland Navy

Also known as the Heterland Royal Navy

Overview

  • Type: Military Organization / Naval Force
  • Allegiance: Kingdom of Heterland
  • Command Authority: The Crown of Heterland
  • Primary Role: Coastal defense, trade protection, convoy escort
  • Motto: “By Tide and Oath.”
  • Common Name: Heterland Navy
  • Formal Name: Heterland Royal Navy

The Heterland Navy serves as the maritime arm of the Kingdom of Heterland. Practical, disciplined, and tradition-bound, it exists not to project glory, but to ensure stability—guarding coastlines, protecting trade routes, and maintaining order at sea.

Doctrine & Philosophy

Unlike the flamboyant fleets of free cities or empires, the Heterland Navy values:

  • Reliability over heroics
  • Discipline over ambition
  • Service over fame

Naval service is considered a duty rather than a calling. Officers rise by merit and consistency, not bravado. Sailors are trained to endure storms, shortages, and long patrols with minimal complaint.

Organization & Structure

Command

The Navy answers directly to the Crown, operating through:

  • Admiralty Council (appointed by the monarch)
  • Regional Fleet Commands
  • Harbor Governors in major ports

Ranks (Common)

  • Admiral
  • Commodore
  • Captain
  • First Mate
  • Bosun
  • Petty Officer
  • Seaman

Rank insignia are simple, often woven or stitched rather than polished metal.

Recruitment & Service

The Heterland Navy relies on:

  • Conscription quotas from coastal and farming regions
  • Voluntary enlistment, particularly among dwarves and second-born children
  • Tradesmen rotations (riggers, coopers, sailmakers)

Service terms are typically five years, with extensions common. Veterans are granted modest land rights or dock privileges upon honorable discharge.

Ships & Equipment

Heterland vessels are known for:

  • Thick hulls
  • Conservative sail plans
  • Minimal ornamentation

They are not fast, but they are survivable.

Common ship types include:

  • Coastal patrol cutters
  • Grain convoy cogs
  • Armed escorts
  • Training brigs

Notable vessels:

Daily Life at Sea

Life aboard a Heterland ship is orderly and repetitive:

  • Rigid watch rotations
  • Mandatory maintenance drills
  • Daily inspections
  • Minimal ceremony

Personal rituals—journaling, prayer, meditation—are tolerated so long as they do not interfere with duty.

Discipline & Law

Naval law is strict but predictable:

  • Theft, desertion, and ins

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