Protectorate of Grayson Navy

The Protectorate of Grayson Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the Grayson Armed Forces.

Although highly professional, it retains a high degree of patronage within its formal structure. Promotion and choice assignments depend a great deal upon an officer's connections.

Although separate to the Sea Fencibles, there is a significant amount of transfer and cooperation between the organisations.

Organisation
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Rank structure == The entry rank for officers is the position of Midshipman, held for three years aboard a ship as an officer-in-training. Upon completion of three years as a Midshipman, the officer is permitted to take the Lieutenant's Examination. Successful completion of the Lieutenant's Examination does not mean automatic promotion to Lieutenant: this only occurs when/if a 'passed Midshipman' is chosen to fill a newly-arisen vacancy.

Once a Lieutenant, an officer may be given command of a small naval vessel, but is more likely to be assigned to a larger warship commanded by a post-Captain. A lieutenant's seniority aboard a large warship is determined by the date of commission to that rank. After several years such service, a lieutenant may be promoted to the rank of 'Master and Commander', commanding a brig or sloop-of-war; promotion to post-captain typically follows within a year of making Commander.

Having 'made post', a captain will command a frigate or ship-of-the-line. Alternatively, they might be assigned to a captain's level posting at the Admiralty or with the Sea Fencibles. On the basis of seniority, a captain is guaranteed eventual promotion to flag rank (Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Admiral).