the iron blood armada
the mercenary force lead by Johann iron blood they are a ruthels force loyal to there leader. they have fought several battles against the Castilian navy. it also help the southern campaign in the civil war
Composition
Manpower
the fleet has 200 ships of all sizes and various at it beck and call.
the flagship of the fleet is widows specter
Equipment
the men on board the ships are protected by body Armour made of thick leather and in some cases thin steel. the ships carry large amounts of food for the crew members.
captains are know for there likeness to there admiral. they wear more casual attire
Weaponry
weapons are a wide mix of very old muzzle loading guns to the newest of breach loading northern guns.
the men are armed with muzzle loading rifles
Logistics
Upkeep
the fleet demands massive amounts of funds and they need it to maintain there vessels.
History
the fleet was formed by the bastard son of the the northern isle kingdom co-king Johann iron blood after he was told to leave the islands. he traveled and built a fleet serving under lords and merchants to protect there interests. 3YBCW when milan 2nd became regent he hired the fleet to serve the sultan.
during the civil war it was used to transport as many troops from the straits to the northern continent.
battle of sel tona bay
Johann iron blood ordered his fleet to engage the 2nd castilan naval squadron 3 battleships, 4 cruisers and 7 corvettes anchored at the port in sel tona bay in the heart of the sultanate of Castilian . the armada attack under heavy fog. at 4 am there guns opened fire taring apart the first few ships. as the armada closed in they started to close in and men boarded the ships. the troops butchered the sailors on the ships and in the port. the squadron was mostly destroy only 1 battleship and 2 corvettes were captured. the port it self was ransacked and the Castilian garrison the 4th infantry brigade was slaughtered. by the morning the port was destroyed and the armada had left for there safe ports.
Type
Navy
Founding
10YBCW
Overall training Level
Professional
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