Empire of Gallia

The Empire of Gallia is a rising continental power in the Southern Hemisphere. Our year of independence is 1894, after a bloody, but highly successful rebellion against the French. Our goal is to become one of the most powerful states in the world, to be an active protector of the peace, to uphold the status quo, and to forge alliances with peace-leaning nations. Currently, our nation is a permanent and active member of The Sol System Alliance, and we hope that we will continue to be in the future.

History
Our history dates back to 1621, when we were established as a colony by England, named Kingsbridge Colony. During the 1670s, we were one of the biggest, richest, and bountiful colonies owned by England. We were the gateway to what England would call, Gallian Colonies, expanding into a big collection of prosperous towns and cities. That was, until we were invaded by the natives in 1701, leaving our once-prosperous colony in ruin and shambles. Our colony became rundown, and was on the verge of abandonment.

In 1711, Great Britain decided to assign several armies to Brougham, the least damaged city from the invasion, and a large flotilla of ships near Kingsbridge. From Brougham, the British started a long and gruesome campaign to push out the natives, culminating in the Battle of Brassington in 1714, where the entire Native garrison of 52,140 was slaughtered, completely breaking the Natives' power over the Gallian Colonies. Little by little, the natives were pushed out, until in 1719, when the Native couldn't put up a fight because the British massacred them to the point that only 22,485 out of the previous Native population of 192,168 was left.

After that, many people from Britain invested their money into rebuilding the colony, and by 1749, the entire colony was two times as prosperous as before the Native invasion. As for the natives, our colonial government, now stationed in Brougham, started repressing the natives, either assimilating or eliminating the remaining native towns, until we signed an uneasy peace settlement. The colony grew, until in 1783, it was declared the "Gallian Protectorate". By then, we were one of the main sources of income, with the Thirteen Colonies in war with the British.

In 1789, the famous storming of the Bastille happened in France. A revolution happened, its king deposed and decapitated, along with his followers. Great Britain, along with Prussia, Austria, and Russia, formed a coalition to eliminate the French. By 1801, Napoleon Bonaparte set his sights towards the Gallian Protectorate.

A massive Franco-Spanish armada was formed, and set sail to the Gallian Protectorate. They laid siege to Kingsbridge, where the British tried to break through the blockade, resulting in a massive defeat for the British. After that, they took over Kingsbridge, and exerted a massive war between the French under Napoleon, and the British troops and Gallian militia, both under Lord Cunningham, the ruler of the Gallian Protectorate. Both sides took massive casualties. But our sheer numbers were no match for Napoleon's genius, and we fell under French control on 1802. For 12 years, everyone was oppressed by the French troops, until in 1814, when Paris fell, they broke off from France, declaring the New Gallian Republic.

This Republic and its government oppressed our people, arousing several rebellions organized by the nobles, until 1868, when Francois Albert, PM of the Republic, ceded our Republic to France. When the French Empire fell in 1871, and the Third French Republic formed, we were once again put under French control. We, now heavily tired of French oppression, turned to Britain for assistance. The British secretly lent us technology and equipment. We built up our forces in secret, until in 1884, we stormed Brougham's city center, ousting and executing the leader of the French colony.

After the storming of Brougham's city center, the French sent in 185,000 troops to quell the rebellion. Eventually our cause spread to all cities and towns, and we started a long, gruesome, torturous, and deadly rebellion against the French. It lasted for well over a decade, until in 1894, when the British intervened, forcing the French to make peace with us, and leave their own colony. From there, 30 of the greatest and powerful of nobles convened in the first ever Imperial Council. From there, we formed the foundation for the Gallian Empire. We elected the man with most contributions against the rebellion, Benjamin Louis William Winston, as our first Emperor, and is christened William I.

In 1914, World War I came, and in the first few months, we remained neutral. There were talks of us joining the Triple Alliance, when suddenly, German Empire invaded Belgium, a neutral country. We were forced to join the Allies, due to our alliance with Britain. At first, it was uneasy, because we were forced to ally with the French, which in 1914 was still highly hated amongst us. Until when we decided to put the past behind us, and formed an alliance. We made a great contribution during the First Battle of the Marne, where our battle-hardened soldiers from the Rebellion stopped the German advance in its tracks, starting a stalemate that lasted in 4 years. With our top-notch scientists, we collaborated with the British in designing the first tank ever fielded. Eventually, in 1918, the Germans surrendered, and we managed to lessen the punishment to Germany.

During the inter-war period, our economy flourished. We made a trade pact with France, therefore highly strengthening our alliance. We made alliances with Japan, the United States, Italy, and Russia. We made world-changing inventions. We were one of the richest nations in the world. Until the Wall Street crash of 1929. After that, our economy slowly grinded to a halt, along with the other Western nations. Compared to the others, we were not as hard-hit, so we gave financial aid to our allies that needed it.

Then World War II came in 1939, and we made a fateful decision to remain neutral. In order to be not attacked, we decided to aid both sides, the Allies, and secretly, the Japanese. It was highly uneventful, with the only event when it was found out that we were secretly supplying Japan. We were forced to cut our alliance with them. But that happened in late 1944, and without our aid, the Japanese surrendered to the Allies in 1945.

In 1948, we detonated our first atomic bomb, beating the Soviet Union by a year. Due to amounting pressure, we were forced to break our alliance with the Soviet Union. We joined NATO in 1964, and aided the South Vietnamese, and the USA in the Vietnam War. During the Cold War period, it was quite peaceful in our country, our economy prospering until we had 6/8 of the economical power of the USA. Then the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, ending the Cold War.

Territory


Our land is approximately 10,750 kilometers wide, and 9,443 kilometers long. Generally, Gallia is full natural resources that help sustain the growth of our population and industry. The majority of lands are flat, allowing the large growth of our population. There is a long mountain range extending from northwest of Wallinford, to Horburg. The area between Farnay and Stratford is a valley. The city of Covington is where one of the largest concentrations of gold in the world is located. There is a considerable amount of copper in Petersfield.

Portsmouth, Wittenham, and Chatfield are known as the "Steel Triangle", because they are the main sources of our steel, and Wittenham is where most of the equipment in the armory is produced. Kingsbridge is where our largest port is located, and is a vital source of income due to the trade activities mostly occurring here. Brougham is where our largest naval yard is located, capable of maintaining and holding 300 ships.

Currently, there are naval installations in the following cities:
 * Kingston
 * Portsmouth
 * Kingsbridge
 * Wittenham
 * Brougham
 * Greybank
 * Coldharbour
 * Chesterfield
 * Richmond
 * Bridgeport
 * Fordham
 * Hewlett

Enrollment Form

 * 1) What is/are your RP character's/s' name/s?
 * 2) What uniformed service/s are you going to join?
 * 3) What is/are your reasons for joining a particular service?
 * 4) What will you contribute to your particular service?
 * 5) What will be the name of your fleet? (Applies if you're joining the Navy/Aerospace Fleet)
 * 6) What is your GC account?
 * 7) Are you willing to put your life in danger in service of Gallia?
 * 8) Are you willing to pledge to the House of Winston-Battenbrandt and our current Monarch?

Upon admission, you will be automatically inducted into the Imperial Council.

Rules
As per the Constitution of the Empire, these rules must be followed with utter compliance. Disobeying of any of these rules will result in a demotion.

General Rules

 * 1) The word of the Emperor is law. Therefore, it must be followed.
 * 2) In the absence of the main officers of each service, the next highest-ranking commander will be put in charge.
 * 3) Decisions of all types will be decided at the Imperial Council. If there is a 2/3 majority, the decision is approved.
 * 4) The New York Treaty is to be followed at all times.
 * 5) Anyone caught disrespecting any nations will be reprimanded, regardless of political relationship.

Service Rules

 * (IGA) Land vehicles will have the prefixes FV (Fighting Vehicle) or SV (Support Vehicle).
 * (IGN) Vessels will have the prefix HMGS (His Majesty's Gallian Ship)
 * (IGN) An officer will not add a ship to another officer's, without permission from said officer.
 * (IM) Authorization for deployment must be asked from the Imperial Commissioner.
 * (IAS) Air vehicles will have the prefixes FA (Air Fighter), FAS (Aerospace Fighter), FS (Stealth Fighter), FB (Fighter Bomber), FI (Fighter Interceptor), B (Bomber), BS (Stealth Bomber), BA (Aerospace Bomber), and SP (Support Plane).

Allies

 * New Arcadian Republic
 * United Aerospace Command
 * AIF
 * Interstellar Space Republic

Trade Relations

 * United Aerospace Command
 * Interstellar Space Republic
 * New Arcadian Republic

Non-Aggression Pacts

 * None

Enemies

 * None

Researched Tech

 * Basic Technologies
 * Advanced Rocketry
 * Asteroid Mining

Tech Under Research

 * Advanced Railguns
 * Completion Date: April 3


 * Laser Weapons
 * Completion Date: April 9

Committees
Imperial Committee of Technological Research and Development (IMCOTEC)
 * Headed by: George Seymour (Played by: Silver Spectre)
 * One of the biggest agencies. Specializes in researching new technology.

Imperial Committee of State Security (IMCOSTASE)
 * Headed by:
 * Basically the secret police and intelligence agency.

Imperial Committee of Budgetry (IMCOBUD)
 * Headed by:
 * Allocates budgets for projects.

Imperial Committee of Logistics (IMCOLOG)
 * Headed by:
 * Decides the distribution of weapons and supplies.

Hierarchy
Emperor
 * William V (Played by: Silver Spectre)
 * The monarch and overall leader of the Empire. His word is law and therefore must be obeyed at all times.

Chancellor
 * Maximilian Pierpont (Played by: Silver Spectre)
 * The secondary leader of the Empire. He is the enforcer of the Emperor, and answers to the Emperor directly.

Imperial Commissioner
 * Montgomery Bainbridge (Played by: Silver Spectre)
 * The tertiary leader of the Empire. He is the main head of the Imperial Council, which is effectively the legislative and executive branch of Gallia.

Vice Commissioners
 * Grand Admiral George Seymour (Played by: Silver Spectre)
 * Admiral Kyler Dunstan (Played by: USS Zumwalt DDG 1000)
 * Admiral Dylan Schmidt (Played by: Aghostintheboat
 * Vice Admiral Anderson Stylerson (Played by: Sit kitty citty)
 * The position which the people in the Imperial Council occupies. Typically, it is made up by six people from all branches of Gallia, including the uniformed services.
 * The position which the people in the Imperial Council occupies. Typically, it is made up by six people from all branches of Gallia, including the uniformed services.
 * The position which the people in the Imperial Council occupies. Typically, it is made up by six people from all branches of Gallia, including the uniformed services.

Commissioners
 * The leaders of their respective committees, they are responsible for the everyday running of the government.

Uniformed Services

Imperial Gallian Army= Field Marshal
 * Hamilton Whitehall (Played by: Silver Spectre)
 * Commonly appointed by the Emperor, it is traditionally the highest rank in the Imperial Army. Has command over all army formations.

General
 * A four-star rank, it is the highest rank currently achievable by professional officers in the Imperial Army. Generals are subordinate to the Field Marshal.
 * A four-star rank, it is the highest rank currently achievable by professional officers in the Imperial Army. Generals are subordinate to the Field Marshal.
 * A four-star rank, it is the highest rank currently achievable by professional officers in the Imperial Army. Generals are subordinate to the Field Marshal.

Lieutenant-General
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Major-General, but is subordinate to General.
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Major-General, but is subordinate to General.
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Major-General, but is subordinate to General.
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Major-General, but is subordinate to General.

Major-General
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Brigadier, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Brigadier, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Brigadier, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Brigadier, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Brigadier, but is subordinate to higher ranks.

Brigadier
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Colonel, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Colonel, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Colonel, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Colonel, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Colonel, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Colonel, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Colonel, but is subordinate to higher ranks.

More ranks will be added as more members enlist. Grand Admiral
 * -|Imperial Gallian Navy=
 * George Seymour (Played by: Silver Spectre)
 * Commonly appointed by the Emperor, it is the highest rank in the Imperial Navy. He can incorporate other fleets under his command.

Admiral
 * Kyler Dunstan (Played by: USS Zumwalt DDG 1000)
 * Admiral Dylan Schmidt (Played by: Aghostintheboat
 * A four-star rank, it is the highest rank currently achievable by professional officers in the Imperial Navy. Admirals are subordinate to the Grand Admiral.

Vice Admiral
 * Anderson Stylerson (Played by: Sit kitty citty)
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Rear Admiral, but is subordinate to Admiral.
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Rear Admiral, but is subordinate to Admiral.
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Rear Admiral, but is subordinate to Admiral.

Rear Admiral
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Commodore, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Commodore, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Commodore, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Commodore, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Commodore, but is subordinate to higher ranks.

Commodore
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.

More ranks will be added as more members enlist.
 * -|Corps of Imperial Marines=

Field Marshal
 * Ashfield Pennington (Played by: Silver Spectre)
 * Commonly appointed by the Emperor, it is traditionally the highest rank in the Imperial Marines. Has command over all marine formations.

General
 * A four-star rank, it is the highest rank currently achievable by professional officers in the Imperial Marines. Generals are subordinate to the Field Marshal.
 * A four-star rank, it is the highest rank currently achievable by professional officers in the Imperial Marines. Generals are subordinate to the Field Marshal.
 * A four-star rank, it is the highest rank currently achievable by professional officers in the Imperial Marines. Generals are subordinate to the Field Marshal.

Lieutenant-General
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Major-General, but is subordinate to General.
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Major-General, but is subordinate to General.
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Major-General, but is subordinate to General.
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Major-General, but is subordinate to General.

Major-General
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Brigadier, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Brigadier, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Brigadier, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Brigadier, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Brigadier, but is subordinate to higher ranks.

Brigadier
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Colonel, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Colonel, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Colonel, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Colonel, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Colonel, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Colonel, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Colonel, but is subordinate to higher ranks.

More ranks will be added as more members enlist.
 * -|Imperial Air Service=

Marshal of the Air Service
 * Reginald Lockwood (Played by: Silver Spectre)
 * Commonly appointed by the Emperor, it is traditionally the highest rank in the Imperial Army. Has command over all aerial formations.

Air Chief Marshal
 * A four-star rank, it is the highest rank currently achievable by professional officers in the Imperial Army. Air Chief Marshals are subordinate to the Marshal of the Air Service.
 * A four-star rank, it is the highest rank currently achievable by professional officers in the Imperial Army. Air Chief Marshals are subordinate to the Marshal of the Air Service.
 * A four-star rank, it is the highest rank currently achievable by professional officers in the Imperial Army. Air Chief Marshals are subordinate to the Marshal of the Air Service.

Air Marshal
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Air Vice-Marshal, but is subordinate to Air Chief Marshal.
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Air Vice-Marshal, but is subordinate to Air Chief Marshal.
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Air Vice-Marshal, but is subordinate to Air Chief Marshal.
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Air Vice-Marshal, but is subordinate to Air Chief Marshal.

Air Vice-Marshal
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Air Commodore, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Air Commodore, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Air Commodore, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Air Commodore, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Air Commodore, but is subordinate to higher ranks.

Air Commodore
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Group Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Group Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Group Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Group Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Group Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Group Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Group Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.

More ranks will be added as more members enlist.
 * -|Imperial Gallian Aerospace Fleet=

Grand Admiral of the Air
 * Jacques Bourseiller (Played by: Silver Spectre)
 * Commonly appointed by the Emperor, it is traditionally the highest rank in the Aerospace Fleet. Has command over all aerial fleet formations.

Fleet Admiral of the Air
 * A four-star rank, it is the highest rank currently achievable by professional officers in the Aerospace Fleet. Fleet Admiral of the Airs are subordinate to the Grand Admiral of the Air.
 * A four-star rank, it is the highest rank currently achievable by professional officers in the Aerospace Fleet. Fleet Admiral of the Airs are subordinate to the Grand Admiral of the Air.
 * A four-star rank, it is the highest rank currently achievable by professional officers in the Aerospace Fleet. Fleet Admiral of the Airs are subordinate to the Grand Admiral of the Air.

Vice Fleet Admiral of the Air
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Rear Fleet Admiral of the Air, but is subordinate to Fleet Admiral of the Air.
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Rear Fleet Admiral of the Air, but is subordinate to Fleet Admiral of the Air.
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Rear Fleet Admiral of the Air, but is subordinate to Fleet Admiral of the Air.
 * A three-star rank, it is a superior rank to Rear Fleet Admiral of the Air, but is subordinate to Fleet Admiral of the Air.

Rear Fleet Admiral of the Air
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Fleet Commodore of the Air, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Fleet Commodore of the Air, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Fleet Commodore of the Air, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Fleet Commodore of the Air, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A two-star rank, it is a superior rank to Fleet Commodore of the Air, but is subordinate to higher ranks.

Fleet Commodore of the Air
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Fleet Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Fleet Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Fleet Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Fleet Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Fleet Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Fleet Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.
 * A one-star rank, it is a superior rank to Fleet Captain, but is subordinate to higher ranks.

More ranks will be added as more members enlist.

Gallian Imperial Defense Forces
The Gallian Imperial Defense Forces (GIDF) is the main military force of the Gallian Empire. It consists of the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, the Air Service, and the newly-formed Aerospace Fleet. In total, it is comprised of 5,880,500 enlisted personnel, with an additional 11,260,000 on reserve. It is headed by Imperial Commissioner Montgomery Bainbridge, which has total control of the five branches, and a Commission on Sovereignty Defense, comprised of two people from each branch. Its manpower is drawn from a large pool of volunteers, and wide conscription. All of the branches work together during operations and joint missions with other countries. Typically, every member swears their allegiance to the Monarch and the State.

Imperial Gallian Army
The Imperial Gallian Army (IGA) is the largest branch of the GIDF. It is Gallia's principal land warfare arm; and is one of the five uniformed services. As the oldest branch of the GIDF, the Imperial Army traces its roots back to the unofficial Gallian Revolutionary Army formed on 1884. After the revolution, it was disbanded, and the Imperial Army is formed in its place in 1894. The Imperial Army consists of 1,857,000 active personnel, with 4,222,500 in reserve.

Imperial Gallian Navy
The Imperial Gallian Navy (IGN) is the second largest branch of GIDF. The Navy was formed in 1895, along with the Marine Corps. The Navy is one of the most prestigious assignments in the GIDF. The Navy is mainly a surface fleet, commanding well over 400 ships, all with incredible firepower. The Navy's power lies primarily on battleships, carriers, and destroyers. The Imperial Navy consists of 1,547,500 active personnel, with 2,815,000 in reserve.

Fleets
Grand Fleet (Seymour)=


 * -|Next Member's Fleet Goes Here=

Equipment
Naval equipment goes here.

Corps of Imperial Marines
The Corps of Imperial Marines (IM) is the amphibious light infantry and elite arm of the GIDF. Formed at the same time as the Navy, the Imperial Marines are a highly specialized, adaptable, and elite light infantry force trained for rapid deployment. The Imperial Marines are able to operate in all environments and climates easily, due to the rigorous training they have to go through. The Corps of Imperial Marines consists of 1,083,250 active personnel, with 2,111,250 in reserve.

Equipment
The Corps of Imperial Marines uses the same equipment used by the Imperial Army.

Imperial Air Service
The Imperial Air Service (IAS) is the aerial warfare arm of the GIDF. Formed in 1913, it is one of the largest and most technologically advanced air forces in the world. It provides air support for surface forces, and aids in the deployment and evacuation of troops in the battlefield. The Imperial Air Service consists of 835,650 active personnel, with 1,407,500 in reserve.

Imperial Aerospace Fleet
The Imperial Aerospace Fleet is the aerospace arm of GIDF. The most recently formed of all branches, it was formed in 2015, with the first successful flying ship to be built. It will have total control over all aerospace ships of GIDF, and it will be a vital factor as Gallia enters the age of space. The Imperial Aerospace Fleet consists of 557,100 active personnel, with 703,750 in reserve.

Fleets
1st Aerospace Fleet (Seymour)=


 * -|Next Member's Fleet Goes Here=

The Gazette
The navy has been made official! Users can now join this navy.
 * March 8, 2015