Seneran Royal Navy

    The Seneran Royal Navy is the maritime force of [Senera] (@/locations/senera.md), responsible for protecting its waters, enforcing the Treaty of Turain, and maintaining control over trade routes in the Sarmatian Sea.

    Command Structure 🔗

    Headquartered at The Admiralty's Helm in Port Surrey, the Navy operates under the authority of the Lord High Admiral and the Admiralty Board.

    Fleet Organization 🔗

    The Navy maintains several types of vessels for different maritime roles:

    Main Battle Fleet 🔗

    Large warships operating in the Sarmatian Sea and major trade routes:

    • Ships of the line
    • Heavy frigates
    • Armed merchantmen
    • Supply vessels

    Patrol Vessels 🔗

    Smaller craft for coastal and river operations:

    • River patrol sloops
    • Customs enforcement cutters
    • Armed pilot boats
    • Fast pursuit vessels

    Fleet Commands 🔗

    Sarmatian Fleet 🔗

    The Navy's largest formation, commanded by the Vice Admiral of the Sarmatian Sea. Based primarily in Port Surrey, this fleet enforces the Treaty of Turain and maintains Seneran dominance over Sarmatian trade routes:

    • Treaty enforcement operations
    • Major naval presence
    • Merchant convoy protection
    • Foreign port diplomacy
    • Anti-piracy operations

    Northeastern Fleet 🔗

    Under the Vice Admiral of the Northeast, operating from the northeastern bay [name to be determined]. This fleet faces the largely unexplored eastern ocean, focusing on:

    • Coastal defense against unknown threats
    • Storm warning system maintenance
    • Search and rescue operations
    • Limited exploration missions
    • Weather monitoring stations
    • Protection of fishing fleets
    • Monitoring of eastern waters

    Rivers Command 🔗

    Led by the Vice Admiral of Rivers, headquartered in Port Surrey with substations throughout Senera's waterways:

    • River patrol operations
    • Customs enforcement
    • Internal waterway security
    • Flood response
    • Ice-breaking duties
    • Pilot services coordination

    Independence Period 🔗

    When the Kalassarian Empire fell in 466 AI, Senera's established maritime traditions and infrastructure allowed it to maintain stability while other regions struggled. The Maidenfeld dynasty emerged during this transition period, building on these naval capabilities.

    Northern Raids and Naval Evolution (c. 550-700 AI) 🔗

    While dealing with piracy in the Sarmatian Sea, Senera faced a different maritime threat: raiders from Carlmark, [Iutland] (@/locations/iutland.md), and Fayneland. Their shallow-draft longships could strike anywhere along Senera's northern and eastern coasts, often penetrating deep into river systems before the navy could respond.

    These raids drove significant changes in Seneran naval doctrine:

    • Development of shallow-draft patrol vessels
    • Establishment of coastal warning systems
    • Construction of defended river stations
    • Creation of rapid-response river squadrons
    • Integration of local fishing boats into surveillance networks

    The need to counter both northern raiders and Sarmatian pirates shaped the dual nature of Senera's naval forces: deep-water vessels for open sea operations and lighter craft for coastal and river defense. This versatility would later prove crucial during the Poasan-Apgarian Conflict.

    Anti-Piracy Campaigns (c. 600-800 AI) 🔗

    The collapse of imperial authority led to a surge in piracy across the Sarmatian Sea. Senera, with its strategic position and inherited naval infrastructure, found itself uniquely positioned to address this threat. What began as defensive patrols to protect their own merchant vessels evolved into a broader campaign of maritime security.

    The navy developed specialized tactics during this period:

    • Fast pursuit vessels for shallow-water chase
    • Coordinated patrol patterns
    • Intelligence networks in port cities
    • Rapid response protocols
    • Anti-boarding defenses

    These campaigns not only secured Senera's waters but established them as a defender of legitimate maritime trade, laying the groundwork for their later role as regional naval power.

    Rise to Regional Power 🔗

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