HMS Cerberus (CLAC-42)
| HMS Cerberus CLAC-42 | |
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| Class: | Hydra |
| Type: | LAC Carrier |
| Affiliation: |  Royal Manticoran Navy
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| Commander: | Vacant |
| Launched: | 23 May 2015 |
| Status: | Inactive |
| Reporting to: | BuShips |
HMS Cerberus (CLAC-42) was a Hydra-class LAC Carrier of the Royal Manticoran Navy. First commissioned in 2015 in the Tenth Fleet and recommissioned in 2017 in the Third Fleet, she served across two commissions before her decommissioning on 29 March 2020.
History
Cerberus was commissioned on 23 May 2015 in the Tenth Fleet at Ceres, California, under CAPTSG James Jones,[1] and command passed to CAPTSG Katherine Texeira that October.[2] She was attached to Task Group 91.1 in June 2015, which was awarded the Royal Meritorious Unit Citation.[3] After her crew merged with that of HMS Wolf to launch HMS Thunderer,[4] Cerberus was placed in reserve.[5]
Cerberus recommissioned in March 2017 in the Third Fleet under CAPTJG Sir Andrew Martin, an upgrade from HMS Beowulf (BC-739).[6] She was decommissioned on 29 March 2020, her crew transferred to HMSS Greenwich.[7] Over her service she attended conventions including FleetEx OryCon 37, FleetEx FresCon 2016, and FleetEx NorWesCon 39.
Commanding Officers
| # | Name | Assumed | Relieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAPTSG James Jones | 23 May 2015 | 10 October 2015 |
| 2 | CAPTSG Katherine Texeira | 10 October 2015 | 30 July 2016 |
| 3 | CAPTJG Sir Andrew Martin | 21 March 2017 | 29 March 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 Cerberus at the current time. Below are LACs previously assigned to this vessel
| Name | Hull Number | Class |
|---|---|---|
| HMLAC Echidna[8] | LAC-019 |
Ship's Honors
Decorations
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- Royal Meritorious Unit Citation: Awarded 01 July 2015, by order of the Tenth Fleet Commanding Officer, Baroness Fontana Flats, as a part of an award to Task Group 91.1 for over a year of exemplary service.[9]
Ship's Orders
Ship's Orders are subordinate to, and expand upon or amplify Admiralty Orders, Naval Directives, and Third Fleet Orders. They are applicable to Cerberus operations and personnel.
| Order No. | Effective Date | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Eponynomous Ship's Order 1608-24 | 24 August 2016 | Place Holder for Future Orders | Inactive |
References
- ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 1505-06
- ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 1510-02
- ↑ Orders:Naval Directive 15JU-01U
- ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 1607-06
- ↑ Orders:Naval Directive 16AU-01
- ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 1703-03
- ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 2003-07
- ↑ Orders:BuShips Directive 1708-03
- ↑ Orders:Tenth Fleet Order 1507-01
See Also
| LAC Carriers | |
|---|---|
| Royal Manticoran Navy | |
| Hydra (CLAC) | Hydra (lead) - Cerberus - Demon - Pegasus - Salamander - Specter - Unicorn - Werewolf |
| Minotaur (CLAC) | Minotaur (lead) - Centaur - Chimera - Cyclops - Phantom† - Siren |
| Grayson Space Navy | |
| Covington (CLAC) | Covington (lead) - Glory |