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| name        = HMS ''Merlin''
| name        = HMS ''Merlin''
| hcn        = CA-270
| hcn        = CA-270
| city        = Rochester, MN, US
| city        = St. Cloud, MN, US
| affiliation = {{rmn}}
| affiliation = {{rmn}}
| branch      = RMN
| type        = Heavy Cruiser
| type        = Heavy Cruiser
| class      = Star Knight
| class      = Star Knight
| launched    = 30 August 2011
| launched    = 30 August 2011
| co          = [[CAPTSG]] [[Sir]] Garret Bitker, [[KE]], [[CGM]], [[RMN]]
| co          = [[CAPTJG]] Danielle Erikson, [[QBM]], [[RMN]]
| status      = Active
| status      = Active
| reportsto  = Task Force 21
| reportsto  = Task Force 21
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| image2      = CA270Flash.png
| image2      = CA270Flash.png
}}
}}
'''HMS Merlin (CA-270)''' is a [[Star Knight-class]] [[Heavy Cruiser]] within [[Second Fleet]].  Commanded by [[CAPTSG]] [[Sir]] Garret Bitker, [[KE]], [[CGM]], [[RMN]], ''Merlin'' claims [[wikipedia:Rochester, Minnesota|Rochester, Minnesota]] as her charter city, and is part of [[Task Force 21]], which commands all of the American State of [[wikipedia:Minnesota|Minnesota]].
'''HMS Merlin (CA-270)''' is a [[Star Knight-class]] [[Heavy Cruiser]] within [[Second Fleet]].  Commanded by [[CAPTSG]] Danielle Erikson [[OR]], [[QBM]], [[RMN]], ''Merlin'' claims [[wikipedia:St. Cloud, Minnesota|St. Cloud, Minnesota]] as her charter city, and is the flagship of [[Destroyer Squadron 265]], part of [[Task Group 21.1]], which commands all of the American State of [[wikipedia:Minnesota|Minnesota]].
==History==
==History==
''Merlin'' was first brought into commission on 30 August 2011 under the command of then [[CAPTJG]] John Nietz, by order of [[Bureau of Ships|BuShips]]. This ship was the first ship ever to be commissioned in [[Second Fleet]], based out of [[wikipedia:Minneapolis, Minnesota|Minneapolis, Minnesota]]. They participated in [[MarsCon]] and [[CONvergence]] multiple times, mastering the art of the recruiting table. Although they didn't upgrade up to {{hms|Athena|BC-439}} until 28 October 2012, multiple ships were staffed from its crew, creating [[CruRon 21]], which became the nucleus of [[Second Fleet]]. Upon upgrade, ''Merlin'' was placed into the [[Active Reserves]].
''Merlin'' was first brought into commission on 30 August 2011 under the command of then [[CAPTJG]] John Neitz, by order of [[Bureau of Ships|BuShips]].<ref name="BSD110801">[[Orders:BuShips Directive 1108-01]]</ref> This ship was the first ship ever to be commissioned in [[Second Fleet]], based out of [[wikipedia:Minneapolis, Minnesota|Minneapolis, Minnesota]]. They participated in [[CONvergence]] and [[MarsCon]] multiple times, mastering the art of the convention room party, and inventing the shot known as the [[missile pod]].  


The ''Merlin'' was recommissioned on 19 July 2014, when {{hms|Bedivere|DD-486}} was upgraded and placed in [[Tenth Fleet]]. [[CAPTJG]] Christopher Beilby took command of the ship, out of it's charter city of [[wikipedia:Santa Ana, California|Santa Ana, California]] as her charter city, but claimed all of the southern half of the American State of [[wikipedia:California|California]]. They participated in the [[Los Angeles Comicon]] and eventually recruited enough members to upgrade to {{hms|Artemis|BC-592}} (BC-592) on 28 November 2015.
Less than three months after ''Merlin's'' commissioning, part of her rapidly-expanding crew formed her sister ship {{hms|Samurai|CL-356}}, the first time a [[TRMN]] chapter split off an additional chapter.


Two days later, ''Merlin'' was returned to [[Second Fleet]] on 30 November 2015, under the command of then-[[CAPTJG]] Garret Bitker, based out of [[wikipedia:Rochester, Minnesota|Rochester, Minnesota]]. They continue to support the fleet's efforts at [[MarsCon]], [[CONvergence]], and of course, [[MantiCon]].
In 2012 Captain Neitz launched the battlecruiser {{hms|Invincible|BC-416}} and then-[[CAPTJG]] Justin Grays took over as skipper of ''Merlin.'' By the time the chapter upgraded to {{hms|Athena|BC-439}} on 28 October 2012, multiple ships were staffed from its crew, creating [[BatCruRon 21]], which became the nucleus of [[Second Fleet]]. Upon upgrade, ''Merlin'' was placed into the [[Active Reserves]].
 
''Merlin'' was recommissioned on 19 July 2014, when {{hms|Bedivere|DD-486}} was upgraded and placed in [[Tenth Fleet]]. [[CAPTJG]] Christopher Beilby took command of the ship, with [[wikipedia:Santa Ana, California|Santa Ana, California]] as her charter city, but claimed all of the southern half of the American State of [[wikipedia:California|California]]. They participated in the [[Los Angeles Comicon]] and eventually recruited enough members to upgrade to {{hms|Artemis|BC-592}} (BC-592) on 28 November 2015.
 
''Merlin'' was returned to [[Second Fleet]] on 30 November 2015, under the command of then-[[CAPTJG]] Garret Bitker, based out of [[wikipedia:Rochester, Minnesota|Rochester, Minnesota]]. Upon the upgrade of the Rochester chapter to the LAC Carrier {{hms|Unicorn|CLAC-30}}, the [[wikipedia:St. Cloud, Minnesota|St. Cloud, Minnesota]] chapter {{hms|Javelin|DD-264}} upgraded from destroyer to heavy cruiser and was assigned ''Merlin'' on 21 November 2017. 
 
The current ''Merlin'' crew are active in support the fleet's efforts at [[MarsCon]], [[CONvergence]], and of course, [[MantiCon]]. They are also a major participant group at [[LionCon]] in St. Cloud. LionCon is organized by ''Merlin'' crew members who own the St. Cloud game store Lionheart Games, where ''Merlin'' holds regular gaming day events.  
    
    
===Commanding Officers===
===Commanding Officers===
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! # !! Name !! Assumed !! Relieved
! # !! Name !! Assumed !! Relieved
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| 1 || [[CAPTJG]] John Nietz || 30 August 2011 || 27 April 2012
| 1 || [[CAPTJG]] John Neitz || 30 August 2011 || 27 April 2012
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| 2 || [[CAPTJG]] Justin Grays || 27 April 2012 || 28 October 2012
| 2 || [[CAPTJG]] Justin Grays || 27 April 2012 || 28 October 2012
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| 3 || [[CAPTJG]] Christopher Beilby || 19 July 2014 || 28 November 2015
| 3 || [[CAPTJG]] Christopher Beilby || 19 July 2014 || 28 November 2015
|-
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| 4 || [[CAPTSG]] [[Sir]] Garret Bitker, [[KE]], [[CGM]] || 30 November 2015 || ''Incumbent''
| 4 || [[CAPTSG]] [[Sir]] Garret Bitker, [[KE]], [[CGM]] || 30 November 2015 || 21 November 2017
|-
| 5 || [[CAPTSG]] Danielle Erikson, [[OR]], [[QBM]] || 21 November 2017 || ''Incumbent''
|-
|-
|}
|}
===Crew Lineage===
===Crew Lineage===
* 30 August 2011: Launched as HMS Merlin (CA-270).
* 21 November 2017: Crew of {{hms|Javelin|DD-264}} upgraded to ''Merlin'' within [[Second Fleet]].
* 28 October 2012: Upgraded to {{hms|Athena|BC-439}} (BC-439).
* 19 July 2014: Recommissioned as HMS Merlin (CA-270) in [[Tenth Fleet]].
* 28 November 2015: Upgraded to {{hms|Artemis|BC-592}} (BC-592).
* 30 November 2015: Recommissioned as HMS Merlin (CA-270) in [[Second Fleet]].


==Command Staff==
==Command Staff==
* Commanding Officer: [[CAPTSG]] Garret Bitker
* Commanding Officer: [[CAPTSG]] Danielle Erikson
* Executive Officer: [[CMDR]] Jeremy Kittleson
* Executive Officer: [[CDR]] Ann Erikson
* Ship's Bosun: [[CPO]] Jason Coltum
* Ship's Bosun: [[CPO]] Paladin Meyer
 
==Ship's Honors==
===Decorations===
<center>
{|
|[[Image:Royal_unit_citation_for_gallantry_(ribbon).png|110px|link=Royal Unit Citation for Gallantry]]
|}
</center>
* [[Royal Unit Citation for Gallantry]]: Awarded 13 February 2019, "For their efforts at LionCon in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and providing a consistent and inclusive event for gaming".<ref name="RUC"> [[Orders:BuShips Directive 1902-05]]</ref>


==Ship's Orders==
==Ship's Orders==
{{disclaimer}}
{{disclaimer}}
Ship's Orders are subordinate to, and expand upon or amplify [[Admiralty Orders]], [[Naval Directives]], and [[Eighth Fleet Orders]]. They are applicable to ''Merlin'' operations and personnel.
Ship's Orders are subordinate to, and expand upon or amplify [[Admiralty Orders]], [[Naval Directives]], and [[Second Fleet Orders]]. They are applicable to ''Merlin'' operations and personnel.


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{| class = "wikitable sortable"
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! Order No. !! Effective Date !! Subject !! Status
! Order No. !! Effective Date !! Subject !! Status
|-  
|-  
| [[HMS Eponynomous Ship's Order 1608-24]] || data-sort-value=08-24-16 | 24 August 2016 || Placeholder for Ship Orders  ||
| Link to Ship's order || data-sort-value=08-24-16 | 24 August 2016 || Placeholder for Ship Orders  ||
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
<references />
{{reflist}}
 
==See Also==
==See Also==


{{Class star knight}}
{{Class star knight}}
{{Heavy Cruisers}}
{{Heavy cruisers}}
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[[Category:Ships|M]]
[[Category:Star Knight-class]]
[[Category:Star Knight-class|M]]
[[Category:Heavy Cruisers]]
[[Category:Heavy Cruisers|M]]
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