Waldenburg 2
26-03-2007, 01:39
The Most Illustrious And Ancient Empire of Waldenburgers
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s30/lordmango3/waldenburg25.gif?t=1174869325
The Waldenburg Empire
Government Style: Theoretical Monarchy (With a weak Church Senate)
Monarch: His Most Gracious Imperial Majesty Wyatt Von Waldenburg III
Heir Apparent: Prince Felix Von Waldenburg
Population: 14,592,000
Colonial: 980,000
Capital: (Imperial) Strienlikstern (Denmark)
Capital: (As used by the government): Blunderbürg (Sweden)
Army: 4% Drafted (National Service)
National Pronoun: Waldenburger
Currency: (Imperial Osma) ‡
Starting around 890 Germanic peoples based around the tiny village of Waldenburg moved north, following their herds and foraging where eventually they found a niche fishing in the relatively calm waters of the Baltic. The first kingdom sprouted up, in Denmark as the Eliption Empire, which built a modern system of roads, and bridges in around 950. Eventually the Kingdom fell apart in civil war after royal inbreeding. The Waldenburger Dark Age followed, as any lord who could swing a sword became a king. Little wars eventually created one large super kingdom with Denmark and the south of Sweden as the firs, Waldenburg Empire.
At the Empire's creation (January 25th 1120) it had evolved a unique type of government where the styles of one blood thirsty dictorship where mixed with the sweet loving care of some of Denmark's attempts at Democracy. The early kings began constructing a fleets to hold the all-important Oresund Strait, which connects the Baltic to the Atlantic. With the strait firmly in Waldenburg's hands, all shipping of the Baltic passes through Imperial hands. In 1145 the Empire was fully converted to Catholicism by missionaries.
By 1670 all of Norway Sweden and of course Denmark where in the hands of the High Kings directed by a system of Earls and Barons. A qusi Parliament was formed, with peasants represented lightly, and the aristocracy taking 80% of the vote. Eventually the Church of Waldenburg who, kindly brought down the upper class through unknown means championed the people’s cause. The people then granted all their voting powers to the Church in thanks. The Emperor felt that this severely limited his power base, and before the Church could consolidate it's power, he declared the Empire a "Constitutional Monarchy" with a Church lead Senate. The common peasant liked the idea and pushed for it leaving no option but for the clergy to except, and limit their power extremely.
For that reason the Emperor of Waldenburg is again in a unique situation where all that must be done to pass law, is for him and his ministers to take power of all legislative departments and create it. This lead to a nationalist wave which swept the nation in the 1870's creating a powerful navy and a, string of universities, which is currently exploring (historically accurate in Denmark) the heavier use of oil in combustion engines.
Waldenburg's current policy is to stay uninvolved and build up wealth and power to make one single, territorial or economic gain. It is conservative to the extreme, and fairly isolationist.
Army:
The army is divided up into several sections based on historical precedent and commanded by the nobility through some ancient twist in the constitution. They rank is importance as follows respectively:
Divine Legion: Once the strong arm of the Church the Legion has become the guard force of all the Empire’s VIPs. They number around 15,000 and are always on active duty, they are career soldiers and heavily trained for their mission. They operate in one Division out of Strienlikestern under direct command of the Emperor. Also serves as logistics
Honorable Order of the Heron: At the climatic battle of Vindlesawburn it is said that a heron came out of the sky and performed an effective if impromptu flanking maneuver, leading to the creation to the slaughter of the enemy army and the creation of the Empire a few weeks later. This order is for all those who have “Distinguished themselves in the service of His Majesty. Through civil or military means.” Those it is awarded swear to protect the Empire’s stability and are a Royal police force for the detection of traitors and terrorists. They again number slightly under 15,000 and operate in 14 regiments, based in all major cities. It is also permanently on duty. Also serves as Logistics
The Imperial order Chivalry: Started before the Church took over the Senate this was the only order to which a peasant could rise. Every village would elect one man, who had no issue, and he would then report to Strienlikstern and be welcomed to the upper class. The order’s charter states it must uphold the name of Catholic Church and must defend the weak against injustice. The nobility up to the point of course controlled them where the Church shattered their power. This is the smallest remaining order at only Battalion strength, but is arguably the most important and the only true knightly order Waldenburg has left. Also serves as Logistics
Imperial Intelligence Service: Instead of the ominous underground shadowy operation you’d expect, The IIS runs things quite smoothly above ground, they perform the duties of a propaganda ministry and when necessary an elite police force. As per law they are not allowed to be armed with firearms, unlike the normal police, and use riot equipment. Only the director and the Emperor know the true numbers but it could not be over 10,000 operating in all major cities. Serves normally in logistics and morale assignments.
Regular Army: In time of crisis the Emperor can put forward a call, which will, bring up 375,000 trained and armed soldiers to his majesty’s will. While not the best force in history, there are strategic points around the country that they will fortify themselves in. The Waldenburger army is a defensive one, relying on better ground and conditions then numbers. The break down is army’s goes as follows.
Army of the North: (Situated in Northern Sweden) 75,000 Infantry, 13,000 Cavalry, and 6000 artillerymen (As a rule of thumb I take the number of men divided by 12 to find the number of cannons)
Army of the Interior: (Based out of Blunderburg) 100,000 Infantry, 30,000 Cavalry, and 12,000 Artillerymen.
Army of the Line (based on German Danish Border) 85,000 Infantry, 5,000 Cavalry. 10,000 Artillerymen (there are four forts and one castle on the border)
Army of the Union of Kings (Guards of the Royal family and possessions) 5,000 Infantry 5,000 Cavalry. (A remaining 45,000 are in permanent logistics, even though most Waldenburg armies have troops performing the job of logistics and fighting.
Air force: the least developed wing of the armed forces, it is viewed as nearly heretical by the Church and impractical by the Army, it has two Zeppelin airships at it’s command though.
WIAS (Waldenburg Imperial Airship) Revelation
RAS (Royal Airship, {In direct service of the Emperor}) White Mountain
Navy: With Waldenburg’s situation at the tip of the Baltic it can control all access into the Baltic. To protect this Waldenburg has developed a shockingly good navy. Almost 190,000 Men serve in the navy, defending Waldenburg’s most precious resource the ocean. The guns on a Waldenburg cruiser will be watching any ship that passes through the Oresund strait to the Baltic. The Empire operates two fleets, one in the Baltic and another it’s deep ocean force. (Classes and types shall come later once I’ve done some research.
Grand Fleet: (Based out of Troddenheim)
8 Dreadnaughts (Flagship WIS Imperial Might)
1 Battlecruisers
4 Pre Battleships
16 Armored Cruisers
15 Protected Cruisers
19 Destroyers
74 Submarines
30 Minelayers
60 Transports
Total Personnel: 74,700
Imperial Home Guard Fleet: (Based out of Malmo or Blunderburg)
3 Dreadnaughts (Flagship WIS New Day)
5 Battlscruisers
11 Armored Cruisers
31 Destroyers
2 Sea Plane Tenders (Eight Planes)
40 Submarines
25 Frigates
105 Patrol Boats (Guarding the Oresund Strait)
30 Minelayers
8 Floating batteries
Total Personnel: 51,300
1st Colonial Fleet:
Base of Operations: Bankok
1 Dreadnaught (Flagship WIS Angel)
4 Battlecruisers
10 Armored Cruisers (4 Of which are being constructed, launcing in June 1915)
17 Destroyers (All in mantinence, and in the process of being upgraded and, built, launcing in January 1916)
20 Submarines
Personnell: 14,710
2nd Colonial Fleet:
Base of Operation: New York (Mandesburg)
1 Battlescruiser (Flagship WIS Gloom of Night)
Personnel: 580
1st Foreign Dispatch Fleet
Base of Operations: Kasinov (Moppilt)
1 Pre Battleship
3 Protected Cruisers
10 Destroyers
Total Personnel: 3,500
The remainder, are either Marines (10,000) and another 60,000 are in Permanent logistics (Only half of the fleet is active until emergency breaks out, so take any ship numbers and divide by two, in uneven round up.
Military and Civil Awards: In precedent, military first.
Order of the Heron (OIH)
Order of Chivalry (OC)
Order of the Kraken (INS)
Order of the Divine Wind (ISM)
Star of Merit (OIA)
Cross of Waldenburg: (MGA)
Imperial Star of gallantry (KWI)
Honorable Medal of Service (VIM)
Emperors Hand (IISS)
St Peters Cross (DMW)
Gallant Action Cross (WS)
Civil and Church related:
Order of Jerusalem
Order of the Bishops Cross
Order of Civil Gallantry
Imperial Sun
Economic Performance Badge
Merit of Sciences, Arts and Agriculture
Imperial order of Widows and Orphans.
People of Note:
Emperor: Wyatt Von Waldenburg III
Crown Prince: Felix Von Waldenburg
Empress: Gertrud Du Montanfrau II
Archbishop of Blunderburg: Harold Thosis
Divine Marshall: George Patrin
Knight Commander Of the Heron: Sir Erick Bluasten
Minister of War: Baron Mendly
Minister of the Interior: Edward Thosis
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Rupert Fry
Minister of Sciences: Elizabeth Trenton
Minister of Education and Human Development: Frederick Von Fratipsien
Minister of The Oceans: Baron Felix Von Troddenheim
Minister of Economics: Sir Helmut Grey
Minister of Royal Affairs: Prince Andre Von Waldenburg
Minister of Agriculture: Jeffery Iphousen
Minister of the Home Office: Keller Welshouse
First Lord of the Admiralty: Lord Tarrow
Field Marshall: Jacob Hartlieb
Field Marshall: Helmut Happerjuwaden
Sky Marshall: Emperor Wyatt Von Waldenburg III
ISS Commander: Albert Fendoween.
Minister of Information: Heinrich Ablemier
Still Waiting on Economics and Equipment
Economics: (Still waiting on more economic details, and colonies but I will start here.)
Natural Resources lead, zinc, gold, silver, tungsten, uranium, arsenic, feldspar, timber salt, limestone, chalk petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, copper titanium, pyrites, nickel, fish, timber.
OOC Note I have studied the matter of my navy in depth, there is no reason why one of our countries could not specifically focus on it's navy, and habe a navy as large or bigger than that of the British. Mine is smaller, not by much but in all aspects (Except possibly submarines not sure there.) Having studied the Wikipedia sight, showing Personell and Tonnage of the navy, mine is only slightly smaller by man power, and with a consderable difference in tonnage.
And all my cruisers are either protected or armoured making them light cruisers, and outdated.
Navy (My unoffcial OOC stand.)
As I am really very tired of explaining my navy to people I shall put everything down here so that, at least all the shouting will be condenced into one easily ignored page.
Historically the, mostly Danish but also Swedish navy, was like Amish Furniture, you pay a lot for it, it takes time and does the job of something that can be prodcued by a machine in about an hour. It still works and is a good way of stretching the budget of a ship out over a period of years. Waldenburg cuts out the pretty, and pays a lot bit. But keeps the long production time to cut down on costs. I will make myself clear here at least, our navy is not inferior, it is out of date yes and really not suited for action in the Baltic besides that it is only poorly upkept but that can be changed relatively easily.
As I have stated above half the navy is kept in use at any given time, that means at least half the navy is ready to sail at any given time and in a fighting stage. Also I'd like to note that our Dreanaughts cannot be out of date as their production only began in 1906, although they can be outclassed by the super Dreanaught of course, although i don't think anyone has cliamed to have one yet. The ships are also in a rota not allowing for any major damage to build up without being noticed by it's new crew very shortly.
Here are my classes of ships to assist in biasis yelling.
The Archangel Class
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Bellerophon_%281907%29
Empire Class
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_South_Carolina_%28BB-26%29
Pre Dreadnaught Battlship
Patriarch Class
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Massachusetts_%28BB-2%29
Armored Cruisers:
Revenge class:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Brooklyn_%28CA-3%29
Fortitude Class
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rurik_%281892%29
Warrior Class (Only ten have been built and have all been assigned to the Asian fleet.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Warrior_%281905%29
Protected Crusiers:
Virolent Class
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Atlanta_%281884%29 (Gattlings replaced with Maxims and Pom Poms)
Horizon Class (Made This Earlier)
Displacement: 6,310 Tons
Length: 343 Ft.
Beam: 51 Ft.
Draught: 22.4 Ft.
Propulsion: Four Blünder-Entguard Coil Boilers
Maximum Speed: 18 Knots
Maximum Range: 4900 NM
Crew Complement: 490 Officers and Crew
Armaments:
3X 6in Guns
6X 3in Guns
2X 4 in Long Bore Guns
6X 40mm Pom Pom Guns (Accurate at up to 3,500 yards.)
Armor: 5in amidships, 4in Bow & Stern, 6in Command bridge\conning tower
Destroyers:
Market Class (Still makes up 70% of Destroyer fleet, around 30 Years old.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_warship_Kotaka
Blunderürg Class (Newer and in the Dispatch fleet to Kasinov)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Bainbridge_%28DD-1%29
As you can see most ships are past their prime especially in the era where the Dreadnaught was taking power but, they really are not that terrible, despite the Destroyers, they really are quite bad, although more heavily armed so that could go either way.
Patrol\Torpedo boats to Come
More tommorow must sleep now.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s30/lordmango3/waldenburg25.gif?t=1174869325
The Waldenburg Empire
Government Style: Theoretical Monarchy (With a weak Church Senate)
Monarch: His Most Gracious Imperial Majesty Wyatt Von Waldenburg III
Heir Apparent: Prince Felix Von Waldenburg
Population: 14,592,000
Colonial: 980,000
Capital: (Imperial) Strienlikstern (Denmark)
Capital: (As used by the government): Blunderbürg (Sweden)
Army: 4% Drafted (National Service)
National Pronoun: Waldenburger
Currency: (Imperial Osma) ‡
Starting around 890 Germanic peoples based around the tiny village of Waldenburg moved north, following their herds and foraging where eventually they found a niche fishing in the relatively calm waters of the Baltic. The first kingdom sprouted up, in Denmark as the Eliption Empire, which built a modern system of roads, and bridges in around 950. Eventually the Kingdom fell apart in civil war after royal inbreeding. The Waldenburger Dark Age followed, as any lord who could swing a sword became a king. Little wars eventually created one large super kingdom with Denmark and the south of Sweden as the firs, Waldenburg Empire.
At the Empire's creation (January 25th 1120) it had evolved a unique type of government where the styles of one blood thirsty dictorship where mixed with the sweet loving care of some of Denmark's attempts at Democracy. The early kings began constructing a fleets to hold the all-important Oresund Strait, which connects the Baltic to the Atlantic. With the strait firmly in Waldenburg's hands, all shipping of the Baltic passes through Imperial hands. In 1145 the Empire was fully converted to Catholicism by missionaries.
By 1670 all of Norway Sweden and of course Denmark where in the hands of the High Kings directed by a system of Earls and Barons. A qusi Parliament was formed, with peasants represented lightly, and the aristocracy taking 80% of the vote. Eventually the Church of Waldenburg who, kindly brought down the upper class through unknown means championed the people’s cause. The people then granted all their voting powers to the Church in thanks. The Emperor felt that this severely limited his power base, and before the Church could consolidate it's power, he declared the Empire a "Constitutional Monarchy" with a Church lead Senate. The common peasant liked the idea and pushed for it leaving no option but for the clergy to except, and limit their power extremely.
For that reason the Emperor of Waldenburg is again in a unique situation where all that must be done to pass law, is for him and his ministers to take power of all legislative departments and create it. This lead to a nationalist wave which swept the nation in the 1870's creating a powerful navy and a, string of universities, which is currently exploring (historically accurate in Denmark) the heavier use of oil in combustion engines.
Waldenburg's current policy is to stay uninvolved and build up wealth and power to make one single, territorial or economic gain. It is conservative to the extreme, and fairly isolationist.
Army:
The army is divided up into several sections based on historical precedent and commanded by the nobility through some ancient twist in the constitution. They rank is importance as follows respectively:
Divine Legion: Once the strong arm of the Church the Legion has become the guard force of all the Empire’s VIPs. They number around 15,000 and are always on active duty, they are career soldiers and heavily trained for their mission. They operate in one Division out of Strienlikestern under direct command of the Emperor. Also serves as logistics
Honorable Order of the Heron: At the climatic battle of Vindlesawburn it is said that a heron came out of the sky and performed an effective if impromptu flanking maneuver, leading to the creation to the slaughter of the enemy army and the creation of the Empire a few weeks later. This order is for all those who have “Distinguished themselves in the service of His Majesty. Through civil or military means.” Those it is awarded swear to protect the Empire’s stability and are a Royal police force for the detection of traitors and terrorists. They again number slightly under 15,000 and operate in 14 regiments, based in all major cities. It is also permanently on duty. Also serves as Logistics
The Imperial order Chivalry: Started before the Church took over the Senate this was the only order to which a peasant could rise. Every village would elect one man, who had no issue, and he would then report to Strienlikstern and be welcomed to the upper class. The order’s charter states it must uphold the name of Catholic Church and must defend the weak against injustice. The nobility up to the point of course controlled them where the Church shattered their power. This is the smallest remaining order at only Battalion strength, but is arguably the most important and the only true knightly order Waldenburg has left. Also serves as Logistics
Imperial Intelligence Service: Instead of the ominous underground shadowy operation you’d expect, The IIS runs things quite smoothly above ground, they perform the duties of a propaganda ministry and when necessary an elite police force. As per law they are not allowed to be armed with firearms, unlike the normal police, and use riot equipment. Only the director and the Emperor know the true numbers but it could not be over 10,000 operating in all major cities. Serves normally in logistics and morale assignments.
Regular Army: In time of crisis the Emperor can put forward a call, which will, bring up 375,000 trained and armed soldiers to his majesty’s will. While not the best force in history, there are strategic points around the country that they will fortify themselves in. The Waldenburger army is a defensive one, relying on better ground and conditions then numbers. The break down is army’s goes as follows.
Army of the North: (Situated in Northern Sweden) 75,000 Infantry, 13,000 Cavalry, and 6000 artillerymen (As a rule of thumb I take the number of men divided by 12 to find the number of cannons)
Army of the Interior: (Based out of Blunderburg) 100,000 Infantry, 30,000 Cavalry, and 12,000 Artillerymen.
Army of the Line (based on German Danish Border) 85,000 Infantry, 5,000 Cavalry. 10,000 Artillerymen (there are four forts and one castle on the border)
Army of the Union of Kings (Guards of the Royal family and possessions) 5,000 Infantry 5,000 Cavalry. (A remaining 45,000 are in permanent logistics, even though most Waldenburg armies have troops performing the job of logistics and fighting.
Air force: the least developed wing of the armed forces, it is viewed as nearly heretical by the Church and impractical by the Army, it has two Zeppelin airships at it’s command though.
WIAS (Waldenburg Imperial Airship) Revelation
RAS (Royal Airship, {In direct service of the Emperor}) White Mountain
Navy: With Waldenburg’s situation at the tip of the Baltic it can control all access into the Baltic. To protect this Waldenburg has developed a shockingly good navy. Almost 190,000 Men serve in the navy, defending Waldenburg’s most precious resource the ocean. The guns on a Waldenburg cruiser will be watching any ship that passes through the Oresund strait to the Baltic. The Empire operates two fleets, one in the Baltic and another it’s deep ocean force. (Classes and types shall come later once I’ve done some research.
Grand Fleet: (Based out of Troddenheim)
8 Dreadnaughts (Flagship WIS Imperial Might)
1 Battlecruisers
4 Pre Battleships
16 Armored Cruisers
15 Protected Cruisers
19 Destroyers
74 Submarines
30 Minelayers
60 Transports
Total Personnel: 74,700
Imperial Home Guard Fleet: (Based out of Malmo or Blunderburg)
3 Dreadnaughts (Flagship WIS New Day)
5 Battlscruisers
11 Armored Cruisers
31 Destroyers
2 Sea Plane Tenders (Eight Planes)
40 Submarines
25 Frigates
105 Patrol Boats (Guarding the Oresund Strait)
30 Minelayers
8 Floating batteries
Total Personnel: 51,300
1st Colonial Fleet:
Base of Operations: Bankok
1 Dreadnaught (Flagship WIS Angel)
4 Battlecruisers
10 Armored Cruisers (4 Of which are being constructed, launcing in June 1915)
17 Destroyers (All in mantinence, and in the process of being upgraded and, built, launcing in January 1916)
20 Submarines
Personnell: 14,710
2nd Colonial Fleet:
Base of Operation: New York (Mandesburg)
1 Battlescruiser (Flagship WIS Gloom of Night)
Personnel: 580
1st Foreign Dispatch Fleet
Base of Operations: Kasinov (Moppilt)
1 Pre Battleship
3 Protected Cruisers
10 Destroyers
Total Personnel: 3,500
The remainder, are either Marines (10,000) and another 60,000 are in Permanent logistics (Only half of the fleet is active until emergency breaks out, so take any ship numbers and divide by two, in uneven round up.
Military and Civil Awards: In precedent, military first.
Order of the Heron (OIH)
Order of Chivalry (OC)
Order of the Kraken (INS)
Order of the Divine Wind (ISM)
Star of Merit (OIA)
Cross of Waldenburg: (MGA)
Imperial Star of gallantry (KWI)
Honorable Medal of Service (VIM)
Emperors Hand (IISS)
St Peters Cross (DMW)
Gallant Action Cross (WS)
Civil and Church related:
Order of Jerusalem
Order of the Bishops Cross
Order of Civil Gallantry
Imperial Sun
Economic Performance Badge
Merit of Sciences, Arts and Agriculture
Imperial order of Widows and Orphans.
People of Note:
Emperor: Wyatt Von Waldenburg III
Crown Prince: Felix Von Waldenburg
Empress: Gertrud Du Montanfrau II
Archbishop of Blunderburg: Harold Thosis
Divine Marshall: George Patrin
Knight Commander Of the Heron: Sir Erick Bluasten
Minister of War: Baron Mendly
Minister of the Interior: Edward Thosis
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Rupert Fry
Minister of Sciences: Elizabeth Trenton
Minister of Education and Human Development: Frederick Von Fratipsien
Minister of The Oceans: Baron Felix Von Troddenheim
Minister of Economics: Sir Helmut Grey
Minister of Royal Affairs: Prince Andre Von Waldenburg
Minister of Agriculture: Jeffery Iphousen
Minister of the Home Office: Keller Welshouse
First Lord of the Admiralty: Lord Tarrow
Field Marshall: Jacob Hartlieb
Field Marshall: Helmut Happerjuwaden
Sky Marshall: Emperor Wyatt Von Waldenburg III
ISS Commander: Albert Fendoween.
Minister of Information: Heinrich Ablemier
Still Waiting on Economics and Equipment
Economics: (Still waiting on more economic details, and colonies but I will start here.)
Natural Resources lead, zinc, gold, silver, tungsten, uranium, arsenic, feldspar, timber salt, limestone, chalk petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, copper titanium, pyrites, nickel, fish, timber.
OOC Note I have studied the matter of my navy in depth, there is no reason why one of our countries could not specifically focus on it's navy, and habe a navy as large or bigger than that of the British. Mine is smaller, not by much but in all aspects (Except possibly submarines not sure there.) Having studied the Wikipedia sight, showing Personell and Tonnage of the navy, mine is only slightly smaller by man power, and with a consderable difference in tonnage.
And all my cruisers are either protected or armoured making them light cruisers, and outdated.
Navy (My unoffcial OOC stand.)
As I am really very tired of explaining my navy to people I shall put everything down here so that, at least all the shouting will be condenced into one easily ignored page.
Historically the, mostly Danish but also Swedish navy, was like Amish Furniture, you pay a lot for it, it takes time and does the job of something that can be prodcued by a machine in about an hour. It still works and is a good way of stretching the budget of a ship out over a period of years. Waldenburg cuts out the pretty, and pays a lot bit. But keeps the long production time to cut down on costs. I will make myself clear here at least, our navy is not inferior, it is out of date yes and really not suited for action in the Baltic besides that it is only poorly upkept but that can be changed relatively easily.
As I have stated above half the navy is kept in use at any given time, that means at least half the navy is ready to sail at any given time and in a fighting stage. Also I'd like to note that our Dreanaughts cannot be out of date as their production only began in 1906, although they can be outclassed by the super Dreanaught of course, although i don't think anyone has cliamed to have one yet. The ships are also in a rota not allowing for any major damage to build up without being noticed by it's new crew very shortly.
Here are my classes of ships to assist in biasis yelling.
The Archangel Class
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Bellerophon_%281907%29
Empire Class
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_South_Carolina_%28BB-26%29
Pre Dreadnaught Battlship
Patriarch Class
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Massachusetts_%28BB-2%29
Armored Cruisers:
Revenge class:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Brooklyn_%28CA-3%29
Fortitude Class
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rurik_%281892%29
Warrior Class (Only ten have been built and have all been assigned to the Asian fleet.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Warrior_%281905%29
Protected Crusiers:
Virolent Class
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Atlanta_%281884%29 (Gattlings replaced with Maxims and Pom Poms)
Horizon Class (Made This Earlier)
Displacement: 6,310 Tons
Length: 343 Ft.
Beam: 51 Ft.
Draught: 22.4 Ft.
Propulsion: Four Blünder-Entguard Coil Boilers
Maximum Speed: 18 Knots
Maximum Range: 4900 NM
Crew Complement: 490 Officers and Crew
Armaments:
3X 6in Guns
6X 3in Guns
2X 4 in Long Bore Guns
6X 40mm Pom Pom Guns (Accurate at up to 3,500 yards.)
Armor: 5in amidships, 4in Bow & Stern, 6in Command bridge\conning tower
Destroyers:
Market Class (Still makes up 70% of Destroyer fleet, around 30 Years old.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_warship_Kotaka
Blunderürg Class (Newer and in the Dispatch fleet to Kasinov)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Bainbridge_%28DD-1%29
As you can see most ships are past their prime especially in the era where the Dreadnaught was taking power but, they really are not that terrible, despite the Destroyers, they really are quite bad, although more heavily armed so that could go either way.
Patrol\Torpedo boats to Come
More tommorow must sleep now.