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==History== | ==History== | ||
Commissioned in November of 2017, HMS ''Unicorn'' served in Second Fleet out of Rochester, Minnesota, initially under the command of [[Captain of the List]] [[Sir]] Garret Bitker; her initial crew transferred over from {{hms|Merlin|CA-270}}, which was returned to the [[Royal Manticoran Reserve Fleet|Active Reserve]].<ref name="BSD171104">[[BuShips Directive 1711-04]]</ref> Less than a fortnight later, ''Unicorn'' was assigned as a unit of Task Group 21.1, replacing the now-decommissioned ''Merlin.''<ref name="ND17NOV01">[[Naval Directive 17NOV-01]]</ref> | Commissioned in November of 2017, HMS ''Unicorn'' served in Second Fleet out of Rochester, Minnesota, initially under the command of [[Captain of the List]] [[Sir]] Garret Bitker; her initial crew transferred over from {{hms|Merlin|CA-270}}, which was returned to the [[Royal Manticoran Reserve Fleet|Active Reserve]].<ref name="BSD171104">[[Orders:BuShips Directive 1711-04]]</ref> Less than a fortnight later, ''Unicorn'' was assigned as a unit of Task Group 21.1, replacing the now-decommissioned ''Merlin.''<ref name="ND17NOV01">[[Orders:Naval Directive 17NOV-01]]</ref> | ||
In early January of 2018, the 30th LAC Wing was stood up, assigning {{hmlac|Superior|LAC-004}}, {{hmlac|Sgian Dubh|LAC-012}}, and {{smlac|Arminius|LAC-001}} to ''Unicorn''<ref name="2FO1801A"/>; later in May of that same year, command shifted to the then-COLAC, Captain (JG) Jeremy Kittleson.<ref name="BSD180503">[[BuShips Directive 1805-03]]</ref> | In early January of 2018, the 30th LAC Wing was stood up, assigning {{hmlac|Superior|LAC-004}}, {{hmlac|Sgian Dubh|LAC-012}}, and {{smlac|Arminius|LAC-001}} to ''Unicorn''<ref name="2FO1801A"/>; later in May of that same year, command shifted to the then-COLAC, Captain (JG) Jeremy Kittleson.<ref name="BSD180503">[[Orders:BuShips Directive 1805-03]]</ref> | ||
Sadly, in early January of 2020, HMS ''Unicorn'' was decommissioned and sent to Active Reserve.<ref name="BuShips Directive 2001-12">[[BuShips Directive 2001-12]]</ref> | Sadly, in early January of 2020, HMS ''Unicorn'' was decommissioned and sent to Active Reserve.<ref name="BuShips Directive 2001-12">[[Orders:BuShips Directive 2001-12]]</ref> | ||
===Commanding Officers=== | ===Commanding Officers=== | ||
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==Assigned Light Attack Craft== | ==Assigned Light Attack Craft== | ||
There are no LACs assigned to the ''Unicorn'' at the current time. Below are LACs previously assigned to this vessel as part of LAC Wing 30<ref name="2FO1801A">[[Second Fleet Order 1801-A]]</ref>: | There are no LACs assigned to the ''Unicorn'' at the current time. Below are LACs previously assigned to this vessel as part of LAC Wing 30<ref name="2FO1801A">[[Orders:Second Fleet Order 1801-A]]</ref>: | ||
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Revision as of 19:51, 14 July 2026
| HMS Unicorn CLAC-30 | |
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| Class: | Hydra |
| Type: | Light Cruiser |
| Affiliation: |  Royal Manticoran Navy
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| Launched: | 7 Nov 2017 |
| Status: | Active Reserve |
| Reporting to: | BuShips |
HMS Unicorn (CLAC-30) was a Hydra-class Light Cruiser within Second Fleet. Commanded by Captain (Junior Grade) Jeremy Kittleson, Unicorn claimed Rochester, MN as her charter city.
History
Commissioned in November of 2017, HMS Unicorn served in Second Fleet out of Rochester, Minnesota, initially under the command of Captain of the List Sir Garret Bitker; her initial crew transferred over from HMS Merlin, which was returned to the Active Reserve.[1] Less than a fortnight later, Unicorn was assigned as a unit of Task Group 21.1, replacing the now-decommissioned Merlin.[2]
In early January of 2018, the 30th LAC Wing was stood up, assigning HMLAC Superior, HMLAC Sgian Dubh, and SMLAC Arminius to Unicorn[3]; later in May of that same year, command shifted to the then-COLAC, Captain (JG) Jeremy Kittleson.[4]
Sadly, in early January of 2020, HMS Unicorn was decommissioned and sent to Active Reserve.[5]
Commanding Officers
| # | Name | Assumed | Relieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAPTSG Sir Garret Bitker | 07 November 2017 | 14 May 2018 |
| 2 | CAPTJG Jeremy Kittleson | 14 May 2018 | 17 January 2020 |
Crew Lineage
- This space held for subsequent crew lineage upon recommissioning.
Command Staff
- Commanding Officer: VACANT
- Executive Officer: VACANT
- Ship's Bosun: VACANT
Assigned Light Attack Craft
There are no LACs assigned to the Unicorn at the current time. Below are LACs previously assigned to this vessel as part of LAC Wing 30[3]:
| Name | Hull Number | Class |
|---|---|---|
| HMLAC Superior | LAC-004 | Ferret-class |
| HMLAC Sgian Dubh | LAC-012 | Katana-class |
| SMLAC Arminius | LAC-001 |
Ship's Honors
Decorations
Ship's Orders
Ship's Orders are subordinate to, and expand upon or amplify Admiralty Orders, Naval Directives, and Orders. They are applicable to Unicorn operations and personnel.
| Order No. | Effective Date | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Unicorn Ship's Order 1608-24 | 24 August 2016 | Place Holder for Future Orders | Inactive |
References
See Also
| Light cruisers | |
|---|---|
| Royal Manticoran Navy | |
| Apollo (CL) | Apollo (lead) - Ares - Atropos - Bastet - Chiron - Loki - Odin - Perseus - Tisiphone |
| Avalon (CL) | Avalon (lead) - Aegis - Ancile - Artegal - Testudo |
| Courageous (CL) | Bravery |
| Kamerling (CL) | Eardsidh Kamerling (lead) |
| Valiant (CL) | Gallant - Samurai |
| Grayson Space Navy | |
| Austin Grayson (CL) | Leah |
| David (CL) | David - Nathan |
| Disciple (CL) | Erastus - Hermes - Olympus |
| Republic of Haven Navy | |
| Frigate (CL) | Tourbillion |
| Imperial Andermani Navy | |
| Vampir (CL) | Schimäre |