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	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==

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	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].

	The Westmarch Peninsula ~~ends at~~ Land's End, the westernmost point of the continent, which features a spectacular geological formation. The '''Westmarch Way''' is a popular trail allowing hikers to travel part or all of the last several hundred kilometers to Land's End along a wilderness path, similar to the Appalachian Trail on Old Earth.		The Westmarch Peninsula includes Land's End, the westernmost point of the continent, which features a spectacular geological formation. The '''Westmarch Way''' is a popular trail allowing hikers to travel part or all of the last several hundred kilometers to Land's End along a wilderness path, similar to the Appalachian Trail on Old Earth.

	The south coast of the peninsula features temperate rainforest giving way to boreal uplands in the interior. Despite the northerly latitude, the climate is temperate due to the ~~ocean currents from~~ San Giorgio.		The south coast of the peninsula features temperate rainforest giving way to boreal uplands in the interior. Despite the northerly latitude, the climate is temperate due to the San Giorgio Current.

	Well known regional products include Westmarch Cheese and Westmarch Cider.		Well known regional products include Westmarch Cheese and Westmarch Cider.

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	The Westmarch Peninsula ends at Land's End, the westernmost point of the continent, which features a spectacular geological formation. The '''Westmarch Way''' is a popular trail allowing hikers to travel part or all of the last several hundred kilometers to Land's End along a wilderness path, similar to the Appalachian Trail on Old Earth.		The Westmarch Peninsula ends at Land's End, the westernmost point of the continent, which features a spectacular geological formation. The '''Westmarch Way''' is a popular trail allowing hikers to travel part or all of the last several hundred kilometers to Land's End along a wilderness path, similar to the Appalachian Trail on Old Earth.

	The south coast of the peninsula features temperate rainforest giving way to boreal uplands in the interior.		The south coast of the peninsula features temperate rainforest giving way to boreal uplands in the interior. Despite the northerly latitude, the climate is temperate due to the ocean currents from San Giorgio.

	Well known regional products include Westmarch Cheese and Westmarch Cider.		Well known regional products include Westmarch Cheese and Westmarch Cider.

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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\|~~right~~]]		[[File:Westmarch_arms.webp\|200px\|left]]

	===Escutcheon===		===Escutcheon===

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	The Westmarch Holdings LLC Board of Directors administers ducal assets and holdings, and is chaired by the duke. Among the subsidiary businesses are:		The Westmarch Holdings LLC Board of Directors administers ducal assets and holdings, and is chaired by the duke. Among the subsidiary businesses are:
	*~~Arcadia~~ Lines		*Arcadian Lines
	*Systemwide Transport		*Systemwide Transport
	*Westmarch Farms		*Westmarch Farms

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	==Coat of arms of the Duke of Westmarch==		==Coat of arms of the Duke of Westmarch==
	[[File:~~Arms_Westmarch_earl~~.~~png~~\|200px\|right]]		[[File:Westmarch_arms.webp\|200px\|right]]

	===Escutcheon===		===Escutcheon===
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	===Orders and decorations===		===Orders and decorations===
	Escutcheon encircled by the riband of the [[Order of ~~King Roger~~]]. Pendant from the achievement are representations of the [[Manticore Cross]], the [[Order of ~~Gallantry~~]], and the [[~~Gryphon Star~~]].		Escutcheon encircled by the riband of the [[Order of the Star Kingdom]]. Pendant from the achievement are representations of the [[Manticore Cross]], the [[Order of King Roger]], and the [[Distinguished Service Order]].

	===Symbolism===		===Symbolism===

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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 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.

	~~==Westmarch Rifles==~~		==Geographical description of the Duchy==

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

	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]] and are an elite Light Infantry force trained to fight in rugged mountainous terrain and to deploy rapidly on short notice, emphasizing speed and mobility.<ref>Commissioning of the Westmarch Rifles: [[Adjutant General Order 2208-01]]</ref>

	~~[[File:Westmarch_Rifles_Patch.png\|200px\|left\|Westmarch Rifles shoulder insignia]]~~
	The Rifles rely on their ability to operate under restrictive conditions, surprise, violence of action, training, stealth, field craft, and fitness levels of the individual soldiers. Despite the usage of the term "light", forces in a light unit will normally carry heavier individual loads vis-à-vis other forces; they must carry everything they require to fight, survive and win.<ref> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_infantry#Contemporary Light Infantry at Wikipedia] </ref>

	~~The regimental shoulder insignia is based on the arms of the duke, using the same colors and interlaced bars forming a W and M and representing the two main mountain ranges of the region.~~

	==Geographical 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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	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.

	The personal land holdings of the dukedom include the family seat of '''Palisade House''', as well as considerable commercial real estate interests in the city and land throughout the duchy. The duke's Landing residence is the penthouse of "Westmarch Tower," a bayfront pre-counter-grav tower (since updated with counter-grav) in the Colonial District.		The personal land holdings of the dukedom include the family seat of '''Palisade House''', as well as considerable commercial real estate interests in the city and land throughout the duchy. The duke's {{honorverse\|Landing}} residence is the penthouse of "Westmarch Tower," a bayfront pre-counter-grav tower (since updated with counter-grav) in the Colonial District.

			==Westmarch Rifles==

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

	==References==		==References==