Order of Orlan

History

Following the dissolution of the Parliament of Orlan by Ser Atticus Whitelaw, His Majesty formed an interim cabinet. After a few months of deliberation, the decision was made to reorganise The Kingdom of Stone Bay's key institutions into three powers.

In lieu of this decision, Stone Bay's military, law enforcement and security operations where brought together under one organisation. This was accomplished through the merger of The Watch and Most Valiant Order of the Citadel.

Organization

Board of the Admiralty

The Board of the admiralty is one of the Kingdom's most ancient organisations. It is composed of five Sealords, the Lord Admiral and at times a Chaplain.

Lord Admiral of the Fleet

The Lord Admiral of the Fleet is the supreme martial and naval authority of the Order of Orlan and shall exercise preeminent command over all forces of the Crown. Serving as President and Chairperson of the Board of the Admiralty, presiding over its deliberations and directing its business.

Additionally the Lord Admiral appoints persons they deem necessary to the various Sealord positions.

First Sealord (Lord Marshal of the Bay)

The First Sealord, by virtue of their office is appointed Lord Marshal of the Bay for as long as they hold the office. The First Sealord holds the principal responsibility for the tactical command and daily administration of the Order’s forces.

The Lord Marshal of the Bay is invested with supreme tactical and operational command over the forces of the Order of Orlan, and acts as the day-to-day commander of the Order. supervising the daily affairs of the Order and its members, including patrols, deployments, enforcement actions, and internal order.

Second Sealord

The Second Sealord of the Admiralty serves as the Adjutant of the Order. Charged with the orderly administration, coordination, and internal governance of its members and offices. They maintain and supervise all personnel files, rolls, and records.

Third Sealord

The Third Sealord of the Admiralty serves as the Quartermaster and Master-at-Arms of the Order.

Fourth Sealord

The Fourth Sealord of the Admiralty serves as the Spymaster and Publication Officer of the Order.

Fifth Sealord

The Fifth Sealord of the Admiralty serves as both Master of the Lists and Comptroller of the Order.

Ranks

The Order, utilises the same pay grades as the other powers, with stylising reflecting the duties, responsibilities and culture of the Order.

Grade	Rank	Abreviation
O-8	Lord Admiral	LA
O-7	Admiral	Adm.
O-6	Vice-Admiral	VAdm.
O-5	Rear-Admiral	RAdm.
O-4	Commodore	Cmdre.
O-3	Captain	Cpt.
O-2	Commander	Cdr.
O-1	Lieutenant	Lt.
E-7	Sergeant-Major	Sgt Maj.
E-6	Colour Sergeant	CSgt.
E-5	Sergeant	Sgt.
E-4	Corporal	Cpl.
E-3	Lance Corporal	LCpl.
E-2	Guardsman	Gdsm.
E-1	Initiate	Int.