Bretonian Armed Forces Defense Intelligence Staff (DIS) (iRP) (AO)

[BAF Admiralty Board]

Ladies, Gentlemen, fellow Officers of the Armed Forces,

I come to you with some news. To begin, our beloved Fleet Admiral Evyn Wildcat has been taken severely ill. I'm sure you will all join me in wishing her the best, and a speedy recovery. During this time, I will be stepping up, as her protogé, to the position of acting Fleet Admiral. I will continue to fight by your side Ladies and Gentlemen in our ever lasting plight to push the Gallic menace from our homes. But enough of me, my true purpose is not my own promotion, but the promotions of officers who have, in the eyes of the board, stood out during this time.

The Officers are:

• Ensign Peterson, James - The board have found your patrols to be excellent, and your reports detailed. You are awarded the rank of Lieutenant for your extended service.
  
• Lieutenant Commander Graham, Angus - You have proved a capable Officer. As such, the board sees fit to promote you to the rank of Commander.
  
• Lieutenant Commander Briggs, Jack - As the CO of an operational flight wing, we believed it time you wore some brass. Chin up, act responsible, and keep hitting hard. The rank of Commander is awarded.
  
• Commander Brooks, Charlotte - As acting CO of the Merchant Navy, the board has kept a close eye on you. You have gained our trust, and as such, we see fit to allow you to operate almost autonomously. The rank of Captain is awarded. You are also transferred to the Ark Royal fleet by direct request from Admiral Reaser, as her personal subordinate, Don't disappoint either of us, Captain Brooks.
  
• Commodore Reaser, Natalie - I have worked alongside you on many occasions, and we meet often in the board. With you and Admiral Hall requesting to swap fleets, we see only fit you be awarded a suitable rank for the largest fleet. The rank of Admiral is awarded for extended service to the crown, and the responsibility of the Ark Royal fleet awarded.
  

Congratulations to all. These officers have proved their worth on the field of battle, and as such, have earned their ranks. Please treat them with the respect they deserve.

To finish, I wish to formailse some Fleet changes. The new fleet listing can be found below.

• Admiralty Headquaters - Battleship Harlow - (acting) Fleet Admiral Michelle O'Brian
  
• 1st Command Fleet - Planet New London - (acting) Fleet Admiral Michelle O'Brian
  
• 2nd Resistance Fleet (Planet Leeds) - Admiralty Control Lifted. Ground Forces Resistance Commander Leads
  
• 3rd Command Fleet - Planet Cambridge - Admiral Natalie Reaser
  
• 4th Assault Fleet - Battleship Norfolk - Admiral George R Hall
  
• 5th Defence Fleet - Battleship Suffolk - (acting) Fleet Admiral Michelle O'Brian
  
• 6th Counter Fleet - Battleship Essex - Fleet Admiral Evyn Wildcat
  
• 7th Defence Fleet - Battleship Derby - DESTROYED
  
• 8th Resistance Fleet - Battleship York - Fleet Admiral Evyn Wildcat
  
• 9th Mobile Assault Fleet - Battleship Ark Royal - Admiral Natalie Reaser
  
• 10th Defence Fleet - Battleship Macduff - Admiral Jeff Bloom
  
• 11th Research Fleet - Battleship Grimsby - Admiral Jeff Bloom
  
• 12th Exploratory Fleet - Battleship Stirling - Commodore Ryan Williams
  

To all of the officers who serve the crown, stand strong, stand united, stand with me. We will fight the Gallic menace to our dieing breath, and Bretonia shall not fall so long as one of us still lives.

On behalf of Admiralty Board of Bretonia

Acting Fleet Admiral Michelle O'Brian
Commander of Her Majesty's Armed Forces
Bretonian Armed Forces

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