Fort Andrews, Upper Gaia - Royal Field General's HQ

[[Major General] Andrews]

On the 26th of September, 2005, the Governing Magistrate in Office, Tamcharles, approved the upgrade of the previous three trading posts in Upper Gaia Colony to fortification status designated FORT ANDREWS.

FORT ANDREWS serves as the Royal Field General's Headquarters under the command of Major General Andrews to oversee security of the land & sea trade routes and garrison of the 1st Royal Upper Gaia Colonial Militia and the 1st Royal Naval Patrol detachment.  

[[Major General] Andrews]

HISTORY of FORT ANDREWS (Upper Gaia Colony PORT)

The brave soldiers and militia served under Major General Andrews in the Great Pirate Raid Campaign of the September 19th - 20th, in the year of Our Lord two thousand and five.

The newest of the three original trading posts, constructed in July of 2005, acted as a merchant port for sea bearing vessels. Today, it has been re-established into a Commercial Port, defended by two 2-long ranged 30 pounder and 2-short range 12 pounder gun coastal batteries. This fortified port is also the homeport of the famous, world's fastest, R.M.G.S.S. Pinklink. Up to 8 moderate sized sea vessels may dock at the port.

This port is guarded by 50 naval regular marines and armed merchants (a.k.a. Tamcharles' 1st Legal Lawyer Battalion). There are two entrances to this port, one via a walkway connected to a guarded station for the public and another by an entrenched walkway to South FORT ANDREWS for military and special guests. Each walkway is flanked with artillery-and-murder hole fortifications in case of siege and attack.  

[[Major General] Andrews]

FORT ANDREWS (FORTIFICATION of Upper Gaia Colony )

The barracks, cells and earthworks of the first and second trading post were built in early April of 2005. These infrastructures have been integrated, plus additions, into a 400-capable garrison, 180-capable prisoner brig cell, and courtyard for 2000+ guests. Under emergencies, this fortification can accommodate a civilian population of two thousands.

FORT ANDREWS is surrounded by
2-exterior trenches,
1-shallow exterior and interior moats,
1-exterior sloped artillery guard wall,
1-exterior 20 ft artillery wall,
2-interior 12 ft walls and,
1-auxilliary wall protecting the courtyard.

The 6-point star configuration allows each 48-walls to flank and support leading walkways and frontal lines.

Each wall is guarded with 2-interior shell/canister cannons with every second lead wall equipped with a heavy anti-infantry cannon. The exterior wall is guarded with long-range anti-siege mortars and long/short range cannons capable of firing cannon balls, shells, cartridges and air-canisters. Infantry above and from the murder holes can fire on all moats and barricades. All walls are equipped with murder holes for infantry defence plans.

The auxiliary wall surrounding the courtyard is the last-stand defence of the entire fortification. Stationed cannons surround the courtyard gate. The Colours and Flags of the fortification are located in the center courtyard as well as all key buildings and garrison housing both personnel (serving & medical) and civilians.

The copper guarded powder room, armouries and stores are capable of fitting 1,050 soldiers, 350 artillerymen and 1,500 naval marines with 62 trained medical personnel & surgeons. Food stocks and supply storages are sustainable for a period of 12 months without re-supply.

There are 3 guarded entrances to the fortification, two via the northeast and southeast walls, and the port connection to the south wall.

There are four newly raised lookout posts on the frontier of the fortification, three overlooks the terrestrial frontier and the double-walled tower overlooks the sea and acts as a lighthouse for merchant vessels. These posts are capable of moderate defence and are for alerting the garrison in case of surprise terrestrial or naval attacks or flanks.

FORT ANDREWS is powered by a merchant donated fusion generators and heated by thermal heating with complete sanitation networks. There are four medical stations (3 in-fort and 1 on the port) and one main hospital adjacent to the courtyard. Military guards or military policing forces guard main civilian junctions within the fort. Encased buried wires connect communications with all points of the fortifications.  

[[Major General] Andrews]

Rank and Authority

Royal Field General and Fortification General: Major General Andrews
Magistrate & Inspector of Markets: Tamcharles
Garrison Quarter Master: Wiim
Sheriff of Police & Town Commissioner: Sheriff G. Andrews
Barrack Master: Deputy A. Andrews
Judge Advocat: Tamcharles
Chaplain to the Forces: Bubbleangela
Provost Marshal:
Commanding Royal Engineers:
Judge - Court of Civil Pleas:
Chief Public Affairs Officer: Cheereo
Civil Secretary:
Captain of the Port: Lachesia
Receiver General of Revenues: Sergeant T. Andrews
Inspector of Revenues: Tamcharles
Supply Officer: Corporal R. Andrews
Lighthouse Keeper: samus x

Medical Division

Inspector of Hospital & Medical Officer: Bubbleangela
Staff Surgeon:
Apothecary:
Hospital Assistant:
Hospital Assistant:
Hospital Assistant:
Hospital Assistant:


Enlistment

Personnel currently under selection and training. Volunteers are encouraged to enlist. Uniforms can be provided. Volunteers units must arm themselves, however in engagement, all units may keep what they plunder from the enemies or thieves.

1st Royal Upper Gaia Colonial Militia includes:

Regular Battalions:
Light Infantry 1st Battalion
Royal Engineers 2nd Battalion
Legal Lawyer 1st Battalion
Medical 1st Battalion

Artillery/Fort Defence:
Royal Artillery 3rd Corp.

Air Balloon/Blimp Squadron:
Royal Air Reconnaissance 1st Sqn.

Naval Ops:
Royal Naval Patrol 1st detachment

Detachments of the Medical 1st Battalion:
Psychological Task Force detachment

Detachments of Royal Engineers 2nd Battalion:
Volunteer Special Tasks 1st detachment

Detachments of Royal Artillery 3rd Corp:
Upper Gaia Police Department (UGPD)



Officers and Ranking in Order of Authority:

Major General Andrews

Light Infantry 1st Battalion
Commanding Officer (CO)
Colonel:
Officers to be appointed by CO
Captain:
Sergeant: Sergent T. Andrews
Corporal: Corporal R. Andrews

Royal Naval Patrol 1st detachment
Commanding Officer (CO)
Fleet Captain: Lachesia
Officers to be appointed by CO
Commander:

Royal Air Reconnaissance 1st Sqn.
Commanding Officer (CO)
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force:
Officers to be appointed by CO
Airman First Class:

Royal Engineers 2nd Battalion
Commanding Officer (CO)
Captain:
Officers to be appointed by CO
First Lieutenant: samus x

Royal Artillery 3rd Corp.
Commanding Officer (CO)
Lieutenant Colonel: Wiim
Officers to be appointed by CO
Major:
Captain:

Medical 1st Battalion
Commanding Officer (CO)
Sergeant Major: Bubbleangela

Psychological Task Force detachment
Sergeant Major: Bubbleangela

Legal Lawyer 1st Battalion
Commanding Officer (CO)
Judge Advocat, Lieutenant Colonel: tamcharles

Volunteer 1st Special Tasks detachment
Commanding Officer (CO)
Sergeant Major: Cheereo
Officers to be appointed by CO
Specialist:

Upper Gaia Police Department (UGPD)
Sheriff: G. Andrews
Deputy: Deputy A. Andrews
Sergeant: Sergent T. Andrews
Corporal: Corporal R. Andrews

Rank Promotion:

Mr. Wiim - Lieutenant Colonel - LTC. Wiim
Ms. Cheereo - Sergeant Major - SGM. Cheereo
Mr. samus x - First Lieutenant - 1LT. samus x
Ms. Lachesia - Fleet Captain - CAPT. Lachesia
Mr. tamcharles - Lieutenant Colonel - J.A. LTC. tamcharles
Ms. bubbleangela - Sergeant Major - SGM. Bubbleangela
Mr. G. Andrews - Sheriff of Police - Sheriff G. Andrews  

[[Major General] Andrews]

OFFICIAL NOTICES

Please report any suspicious or offended acts to proper authorities.

Regular ceremonies will be performed with notice, such as:

Changing of the Guard
Night Watch Ceremony
Battle of the Bands