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The '''Barony of Sutherland''' is a [[peerage]] title awarded by {{trmn}}.
{{Infobox-peerage
| name        = Sutherland
| rank        = County
| image        = Sutherland_arms.png
| arms_caption = Arms of Sutherland
| holder      = Michael Houghtaling
| nation      = [[Star Empire of Manticore]]
| planet      = Sphinx
| created      = 7 July 2019
| elevated    = 01 Jul 2023
| created_by  = Queen [[Elizabeth III]]
| seat        = [[House of Lords]]
| motto        = Never Grow Old, Never Die
}}
The '''County of Sutherland''' is a [[peerage]] title awarded by {{trmn}}.


Sutherland was created as a title on 7 July 2019<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=548&t=11095 TRMN Forums: Peerage Elevation at MantiCon 2019]</ref> when [[Lieutenant General|LTGEN]] Lord Michael Houghtaling was created '''[[Baron]] Sutherland''' at [[MantiCon]] in Layton, UT in 2019.  
Sutherland was created as a title on 7 July 2019<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=548&t=11095 TRMN Forums: Peerage Elevation at MantiCon 2019]</ref> when [[Lieutenant General|LTGEN]] Lord Michael Houghtaling was created '''[[Baron]] Sutherland''' at [[MantiCon]] in Layton, UT in 2019. At Manticon in July 2023 he was then elevated to [[Earl]].


==Barony of Sutherland==
==County of Sutherland==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! # !! Name !! Elevated !! Rank
! # !! Name !! Elevated !! Rank
|-
|-
| 1 || [[Lieutenant General|LTGEN]] Michael Houghtaling [[KDE]], [[MC]], [[OG]], [[NS]], [[CBM]] || 7 July 2019 || Baron
| 1 || [[Lieutenant General|LTGEN]] Michael Houghtaling [[KDE]], [[MC]], [[OG]], [[NS]], [[CBM]] || 7 July 2019 || Baron
|-
| 1 || [[Field Marshal|FM]] Michael Houghtaling [[KSK]], [[KDE]], [[MC]], [[SC]], [[OG]], [[NS]], [[DSO]], [[MR]], [[MGL]], [[CGM]], [[GS]], [[QBM]], [[CBM]]  || 7 July 2023 || Earl
|}
|}


==Coat of arms of the Barony of Sutherland==
==Coat of arms of the County of Sutherland==
[[File:Sutherland_arms.png|300px|right]]


===Escutcheon===  
===Escutcheon===  
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===Orders and decorations===
===Orders and decorations===
Escutcheon encircled by the riband of the [[Order of the Star Kingdom]].  Pendant from the achievement are representations of the [[Saganami Cross]], the [[Order of Queen Elizabeth]], the [[Manticore Cross]], and the [[Order of Gallantry]].
Escutcheon encircled by the riband of the [[Order of the Star Kingdom]].  Pendant from the achievement are representations of the [[Saganami Cross]], the [[Order of Queen Elizabeth]], the [[Manticore Cross]], and the [[Order of Gallantry]]. Crossed in saltire behind the escutcheon are representations of the batons of a Marshal of the [[Royal Manticoran Marine Corps]] as the armiger was formerly the [[Marshal of the Corps | Commandant]] of the Corps.
 
Marshal's batons are crossed in saltire behind the shield, as the armiger is the [[Marshal of the Corps|Marshal]] of the [[Royal Manticoran Marine Corps]].


===Symbolism===
===Symbolism===
The sun in the blazon represents the [[Star Kingdom of Manticore]], and the embattled chevron represents it's defense. The pulse rifle is the preferred weapon of the [[Royal Manticoran Marine Corps]].
The sun in the blazon represents the [[Star Kingdom of Manticore]], and the embattled chevron represents it's defense. The pulse rifle is the preferred weapon of the [[Royal Manticoran Marine Corps]].


==Geographical description of territory==
==Description of Territory==


[[File:Sutherland-Guidon.png|200px|thumb|left|Sutherland Regiment guidon]]
[[File:Sutherland-Guidon.png|200px|thumb|left|Sutherland Regiment guidon]]
The Barony of Sutherland is located within The Duchy of [[New Ulyanovsk]] and is located on the planet [[honorverse:Sphinx|Sphinx]] on the continent of Haley's Land. Part of the Barony borders the Tannerman Gulf.
[[File:Sutherland-regiment.png|200px|thumb|left|Sutherland Regiment patch]]
 
The County of Sutherland is located within The Duchy of [[New Ulyanovsk]] and is located on the planet [[honorverse:Sphinx|Sphinx]] on the continent of Haley's Land. Part of the County borders the Tannerman Gulf.


As with most of Sphinx, the estates of Sutherland is heavily forested. Due to Sutherland being the home of Deputy Commanding Officer of Marine Forces Command, there is a larger than normal [[RMMC]] presence within the Barony.
As with most of Sphinx, the estates of Sutherland is heavily forested. Due to Sutherland being the home of a former [[Marshal of the Corps | Commandant]] of the [[RMMC]], there is a larger than normal [[RMMC]] presence within the County.


The Barony of Sutherland has the following notable businesses and attractions:
The County of Sutherland has the following notable businesses and attractions:


'''Moxley’s Place''' – Small Arms Range and Training. Moxley’s Place offers the finest indoor and outdoor ranges for both pistols and long arms.  
'''Moxley’s Place''' – Small Arms Range and Training. Moxley’s Place offers the finest indoor and outdoor ranges for both pistols and long arms.  
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'''Saffron Willow Resort & Spa''' – An elegant resort with numerous lodging options and full resort amenities, Saffron Willow Resort & Spa is your gateway to four seasons of adventure and relaxation.
'''Saffron Willow Resort & Spa''' – An elegant resort with numerous lodging options and full resort amenities, Saffron Willow Resort & Spa is your gateway to four seasons of adventure and relaxation.


The baron is the honorary commanding officer of the '''105th RMMC Rifle Regiment''' ''“The Lost Boys”'', the Sutherland Regiment, a small [[RMMC]] regiment drawn from personnel from throughout the barony. It is one of the few Home Guard RMMC Regiments authorized. The Regimental Headquarters and barracks are in the hills overlooking the town of Santa Carla and has an impressive view of the Boardwalk and bay.
The Earl is the honorary commanding officer of the '''107th RMMC Rifle Regiment''' ''“The Lost Boys”'', the Sutherland Regiment, a small [[RMMC]] regiment drawn from personnel from throughout the county. It is one of the few Home Guard RMMC Regiments authorized. The Regimental Headquarters and barracks are in the hills overlooking the town of Santa Carla and has an impressive view of the Boardwalk and bay.
 


==References==
==References==
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