Hjalsk Navy
| Hjalsk Navy "Hjalsk Farmaþinar" | |
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| Active | 29 August 2020 – present |
| Country | Jarldom of Hjalvik |
| Part of | Hjalsk Armed Forces |
| Engagements | N/A |
| Leadership | |
| Royal Admiral | Incumbent |
| Rear Admiral | Max Hund |
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| Headquarters | Hamarsey |
| Enrolment | 8 |
| Reserves | 2 |
The Hjalsk Navy is the naval branch of the Hjalsk Armed Forces. It is often considered the most important branch of the forces. The enrolment age for the Hjalsk Navy is 16 years of age.
History
Establishment
The Hjalsk Navy was established on 29 August 2020, as part of the armed forces contract, by Jarl Juvan I. The navy has since enrolled 8 soldiers, and has established 4 naval bases across Hjalvik.
Structure
The Hjalsk Navy is structured between two main fleets; the Hjalsk Grand Fleet and the Hjalsk Home Fleet.
- Hjalsk Grand Fleet
- HS Hjalvik
- SS Josef
- HS Keipr
- SS SS
- Hjalsk Home Fleet
- HS Byhals
- HS Jatvörþr
Ranks
The Hjalsk Navy has 11 official ranks, and 1 honorary rank which can only be granted personally by the Jarl of Hjalvik. Reserves are under the control of the Navy during drill and training.
General Rank Information
| Officer Rank | Typical Command Size | Service to reach promotion |
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| Reserve | No Command | N/A |
| Cadet | No Command | N/A |
| Midshipman | All Cadets and Reserves | Promotion for good performance. |
| Able Seaman | All ranks below Able Seaman | Promotion for loyalty and service. |
| Civilian Officer | All ranks below Civilian Officer | Promotion for continued loyalty and service. |
| Petty Officer | All ranks below Petty Officer | Promotion for continued loyalty and service. |
| Chief Petty Officer | All ranks below Chief Petty Officer | Promotion for loyalty and good service as Petty Officer. |
| Warrant Officer | All ranks below Warrant Officer | Promotion for long time loyalty and outstanding service. |
| Commanding Officer | All ranks below Commanding Officer | Promotion for continued long time loyalty and outstanding service. |
| Captain | All ranks below Captain | Promotion for long time loyalty and outstanding battle performance as Commanding Officer. |
| Rear Admiral | All ranks below Rear Admiral; Command over navy when Admiral and Vice Admiral are absent | Promotion for long time outstanding loyalty and service and battle performance as captain. |
| Vice Admiral | All ranks below Vice Admiral; Command over navy when Admiral is absent | Promotion for outstanding loyalty and service and multiple events of outstanding battle performance. |
| Royal Admiral (HN) | Command over entire navy | Honorary rank granted by Jarl of Hjalvik. |
Rank Insignia
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| Royal Admiral (HN) | Vice Admiral | Rear Admiral | Captain | Commanding Officer | Warrant Officer | Chief Petty Officer | Petty Officer | Civilian Officer | Able Seaman | Midshipman | Cadet |
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Fleet
The Hjalsk Navy has a fleet of 6 vessels, with a 7th under construction.
| Vessel Name | Launched | Class | Crew Capacity | District Served |
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| HS Hjalvik (Formerly SS Ewan) | 2017 (2020 under HS Hjalvik) | Battleship | 2 | All |
| SS SS | 2019 | Battleship | 4 | All |
| SS Josef | 2019 | Scout Cruiser | 2 | Midfold |
| HS Jatvörþr (Formerly HMS Beale) | 2019 (2020 under HS Jatvörþr) | Battleship | 1 | Norþfold |
| HS Byhals | 2019 | Battleship | 1 | Norþfold |
| HS Keipr | 2021 | Drone scout vessel | 0 | All |
| HS Ölker | Under Construction (estimated completion 2021) | Aircraft Carrier | N/A | Norþfold |
Bases
The Hjalsk Navy has 4 naval bases; 2 of which are shared with the Hjalsk Army.
| Name | Location | Overseer | Established |
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| Port Hamarsey | Hamarsey | Jarl Juvan I | 30 August 2020 |
| Port Hestavagr | Hestavagr | Jarl Keaghan I | 6 September 2020 |