Westmarch - Revision history

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	\| name = Westmarch		\| name = Westmarch
	\| rank = Duchy		\| rank = Duchy
	\| image = Westmarch ~~flag~~.~~png~~		\| image = Westmarch arms.webp
	\| arms_caption = Arms of Westmarch		\| arms_caption = Arms of Westmarch
	\| holder = John Neitz		\| holder = John Neitz
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	==Coat of arms of the Duke of Westmarch==		==Coat of arms of the Duke of Westmarch==
	~~[[File:Westmarch_arms.webp\|200px\|left]]~~

	===Escutcheon===		===Escutcheon===
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	===Flag of the Duchy===		===Flag of the Duchy===
			[[File:Westmarch flag.png\|200px\|left\|Flag of the Duchy of Westmarch]]
	The flag flown at regional Duchy government buildings and by Duchy residents is based on the colors of the Duke's arms, with an interlaced W and M.		The flag flown at regional Duchy government buildings and by Duchy residents is based on the colors of the Duke's arms, with an interlaced W and M.

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	==~~Geographical description~~ of ~~the Duchy~~==		==Description of Territory==
	The [[Duchy]] of Westmarch comprises a peninsula and nearby offshore islands in the northwest corner of largest continent of the planet [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Manticore Manticore], several thousand kilometers to the northwest of [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Landing Landing].		The [[Duchy]] of Westmarch comprises a peninsula and nearby offshore islands in the northwest corner of largest continent of the planet [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Manticore Manticore], several thousand kilometers to the northwest of [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Landing Landing].

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	\| motto = ONWARD		\| motto = ONWARD
	}}		}}
	The '''~~Dukedom~~ of Westmarch''' is a [[peerage]] title awarded by {{trmn}}.		The '''Duchy of Westmarch''' is a [[peerage]] title awarded by {{trmn}}.

	Westmarch was created as a title on 3 May 2013<ref>[[Orders:Admiralty Order 1305-01]]: Creation of the Westmarch peerage</ref> when then-[[CDRE]] Sir [[User:JNeitz\|John Neitz]] was created [[Baron]] Westmarch at DemiCon in Des Moines, IA, where he received the accolade from [[David Weber]].		Westmarch was created as a title on 3 May 2013<ref>[[Orders:Admiralty Order 1305-01]]: Creation of the Westmarch peerage</ref> when then-[[CDRE]] Sir [[User:JNeitz\|John Neitz]] was created [[Baron]] Westmarch at DemiCon in Des Moines, IA, where he received the accolade from [[David Weber]].
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	==~~Dukedom~~ of Westmarch==		==Duchy of Westmarch==
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! # !! Name !! Elevated !! Rank		! # !! Name !! Elevated !! Rank
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	===Flag of the Duchy===		===Flag of the Duchy===
	~~[[File:Westmarch flag.png\|200px\|thumb\|center\|Populace flag of the Duchy of Westmarch]]~~
	The flag flown at regional Duchy government buildings and by Duchy residents is based on the colors of the Duke's arms, with an interlaced W and M.		The flag flown at regional Duchy government buildings and by Duchy residents is based on the colors of the Duke's arms, with an interlaced W and M.

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	The heraldic banner of the ducal arms is the personal flag of the Duke of Westmarch, flown from the duke's residence and other buildings when the duke is actually present.		The heraldic banner of the ducal arms is the personal flag of the Duke of Westmarch, flown from the duke's residence and other buildings when the duke is actually present.



	==Geographical description of the Duchy==		==Geographical description of the Duchy==

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			{{Infobox-peerage
			\| name = Westmarch
			\| rank = Duchy
			\| image = Westmarch flag.png
			\| arms_caption = Arms of Westmarch
			\| holder = John Neitz
			\| nation = [[Star Empire of Manticore]]
			\| planet = Manticore
			\| created = 03 May 2013
			\| elevated = 30 Dec 2020
			\| created_by = Queen [[Elizabeth III]]
			\| seat = [[House of Lords]]
			\| motto = ONWARD
			}}
	The '''Dukedom of Westmarch''' is a [[peerage]] title awarded by {{trmn}}.		The '''Dukedom of Westmarch''' is a [[peerage]] title awarded by {{trmn}}.

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	The '''Dukedom of Westmarch''' is a [[peerage]] title awarded by {{trmn}}.		The '''Dukedom of Westmarch''' is a [[peerage]] title awarded by {{trmn}}.

	Westmarch was created as a title on 3 May 2013<ref>[[Admiralty Order 1305-01]]: Creation of the Westmarch peerage</ref> when then-[[CDRE]] Sir [[User:JNeitz\|John Neitz]] was created [[Baron]] Westmarch at DemiCon in Des Moines, IA, where he received the accolade from [[David Weber]].		Westmarch was created as a title on 3 May 2013<ref>[[Orders:Admiralty Order 1305-01]]: Creation of the Westmarch peerage</ref> when then-[[CDRE]] Sir [[User:JNeitz\|John Neitz]] was created [[Baron]] Westmarch at DemiCon in Des Moines, IA, where he received the accolade from [[David Weber]].

	In 2015, Neitz was promoted to the rank of [[Earl]] of Westmarch and then on 30 December 2020 was made [[Duke]] of Westmarch.<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=470&t=14991&p=39438 Office of the First Lord of the Admiralty’s New Year 2021 Honors]</ref>		In 2015, Neitz was promoted to the rank of [[Earl]] of Westmarch and then on 30 December 2020 was made [[Duke]] of Westmarch.<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=470&t=14991&p=39438 Office of the First Lord of the Admiralty’s New Year 2021 Honors]</ref>

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	*Systemwide Transport		*Systemwide Transport
	*Westmarch Farms		*Westmarch Farms
			*Northwestern Enterprises

	The '''Duchy of Westmarch Land Trust''' manages lands that the dukes over the years have set aside out of their holdings for conservation and public good. Mostly wilderness, these lands include several Duchy Parks, and continuous walker right-of-way over several hundred kilometers of the Westmarch Way.		The '''Duchy of Westmarch Land Trust''' manages lands that the dukes over the years have set aside out of their holdings for conservation and public good. Mostly wilderness, these lands include several Duchy Parks, and continuous walker right-of-way over several hundred kilometers of the Westmarch Way.

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	===Symbolism===		===Symbolism===
	The bars dancetty each form the letters "WM" for "West March," and also represent the two primary mountain ranges (coastal and central) of the Westmarch Peninsula. The hexapuma, although it is a {{honorverse\|Sphinxian}} lifeform, is depicted for its speed and boldness. There are three to represent the duke, the duchess, and the [[Peerage#Cadet peers\|heir]] to the title. They are passant to dexter, representing that they are going westward ("west march"). The colors are the livery colors of the family.		The bars dancetty each form the letters "WM" for "West March," and also represent the two primary mountain ranges (coastal and central) of the Westmarch Peninsula. The hexapuma, although it is a {{honorverse\|Sphinxian}} lifeform, is depicted for its speed and boldness. There are three to represent the duke, the duchess, and the [[Peerage#Cadet peers\|heir]] to the title. They are passant to dexter, representing that they are going westward ("west march"). The colors are the livery colors of the family.

			==Flags of the Duchy of Westmarch==

			===Flag of the Duchy===
			[[File:Westmarch flag.png\|200px\|thumb\|center\|Populace flag of the Duchy of Westmarch]]
			The flag flown at regional Duchy government buildings and by Duchy residents is based on the colors of the Duke's arms, with an interlaced W and M.

			===Personal banner of the Duke===
			[[File:Westmarch ducal banner.png\|200px\|thumb\|center\|Personal heraldic banner of the Duke of Westmarch]]
			The heraldic banner of the ducal arms is the personal flag of the Duke of Westmarch, flown from the duke's residence and other buildings when the duke is actually present.



	==Geographical description of the Duchy==		==Geographical description of the Duchy==
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	==Westmarch Rifles==		==Westmarch Rifles==
	[[File:Westmarch_Rifles_Patch.png\|100px\|left\|Westmarch Rifles shoulder insignia, based on the ~~ducal coat of arms~~]]		[[File:Westmarch_Rifles_Patch.png\|100px\|left\|Westmarch Rifles shoulder insignia, based on the duchy flag]]

	''Main Article: [[Westmarch Rifles]]''		''Main Article: [[Westmarch Rifles]]''

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	==Westmarch Rifles==		==Westmarch Rifles==
			[[File:Westmarch_Rifles_Patch.png\|100px\|left\|Westmarch Rifles shoulder insignia, based on the ducal coat of arms]]

	~~[[File:WESTMARCH RIFLES GUIDON.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Westmarch Rifles guidon]]~~
	''Main Article: [[Westmarch Rifles]]''		''Main Article: [[Westmarch Rifles]]''

	The duke is the honorary [[colonel]] of the '''Westmarch Rifles''', an infantry regiment of the [[Royal Manticoran Army]] drawing personnel from throughout the duchy. The Rifles are headquartered at [[Royal_Manticoran_Army#Regional_Organization\|Fort Gryphon]].		The duke is the honorary [[colonel]] of the '''Westmarch Rifles''', an infantry regiment of the [[Royal Manticoran Army]] drawing personnel from throughout the duchy. The Rifles are headquartered at [[Royal_Manticoran_Army#Regional_Organization\|Fort Gryphon]].

	The regiment has been granted the Freedom of the City of Arcadia in Westmarch.<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=165&t=20334&p=49158 Grant of Regimental Freedom to Westmarch Rifles]</ref>		The regiment has been granted the Freedom of the City of Arcadia in Westmarch.<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=165&t=20334&p=49158 Grant of Regimental Freedom to Westmarch Rifles]</ref>

	==References==		==References==

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	The duke is the honorary [[colonel]] of the '''Westmarch Rifles''', an infantry regiment of the [[Royal Manticoran Army]] drawing personnel from throughout the duchy. The Rifles are headquartered at [[Royal_Manticoran_Army#Regional_Organization\|Fort Gryphon]].		The duke is the honorary [[colonel]] of the '''Westmarch Rifles''', an infantry regiment of the [[Royal Manticoran Army]] drawing personnel from throughout the duchy. The Rifles are headquartered at [[Royal_Manticoran_Army#Regional_Organization\|Fort Gryphon]].

			The regiment has been granted the Freedom of the City of Arcadia in Westmarch.<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=165&t=20334&p=49158 Grant of Regimental Freedom to Westmarch Rifles]</ref>

	==References==		==References==