Averi Navy of the Republic
The Averi Navy of the Republic are the navy of the Averum Republic. The bulk of the navy stays in dock at the Royal Shipyard of Averum while the rest either patrols trading routes of the Rokall Strait or the Merchant Coast, or performs actions as a mercenary force in waters far from Daugstad.
Structure
The navy has a rather vertical command structure, with lower ranks expected to follow the commands of those of a higher stature. When ships of the navy work in the employ of other organisations, they are expected to follow the orders of a specific commander or person from that organisation.
There are three official titles for officers within the navy. Officers are the only members of the navy cleared for captaining ships. A fourth title is reserved for other sailors, though ship commanders frequently appoint crewmates to have greater authority aboard their ships.
- Supreme Admiral of the Republic - Assigned to the general commander of the entire navy. The Supreme Admiral is a position commissioned by the Republics Bursar and voted for acceptance by the Merchant Board. The Supreme Admiral oversees the general operations of the navy, including the assignment of lower titles and recommendation of a futue Supreme Admiral either when their commission ends, or the leave the navy.
- Admiral of the Republic - Admirals command entire fleets. They typically recieve their commission when a fleet is organised. Admirals only hold a position while the fleet exists. Upon disbandment, they revet to their original position as a captain. Each admiral is appointed by the supreme admiral.
- Captain of the Republic - Captains command a single ship of either a fleet or within the general navy. While captains can be appointed by the Merchant Board, this remains rare. Most captains are appointed by the supreme admiral, or in some circumstances, an admiral.
- Sailor - Sailors serve aboad ships. While many serve volunterrily, some are press ganged into service - a practice particularly common amongst colonial ares of the Republic.
Culture
Most sailors of the Averi Navy tend to have a distate for serving amongst the navies of other states, seeing such a thing as beneath them. Such is this distaste, that several captains have committed treason and abandoned the navy, though this is infrequent.
Religion
No gods are worshipped by the navy in an official capacity, nor are many deemed forbidden to be worshipped as well. The only gods considered illegal for worship are Cyric, Talos, Eldath and Ilmater. Cyric and Talos were chosen for their propensity to incite chaos amongst the ocean, while Eldath and Ilmater were thought to bring about a weakness amonst the ranks. Gods such as Mask, Lathander, Beshaba, Azuth and Shar were often held in disdain and worshippers grew to be rare in the navy, with worship only done in a small capacity when deemed necessary. The godess Umberlee is held in the highest regard, though almost entirely out of fear. In addition, Selune is held in a similar regard due to her sway over the oceans.Public Agenda
Protect the waters surrounding Averum, enforce the Republics will and guard its overseas interests.
Assets
While the navy owns nothing in an official capacity, it has access to over 150 ships and some 8,000 sailors. Its ships use a mixture of gunpowder, ballista and mangonels for defence.
History
Prior to the founding of the navy, ship captains
Her Waters, Our Home
Founding Date
798
Type
Military, Navy
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