Freeborn Storm - Revision history

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	==Navy Quality : None==		==Navy Quality : None==
	The Freeborn Storm did not possess a [[~~Imperial_navy~~#Special_Quality\|unique quality]] - beyond the fact that it was the only [[navy]] deployed during its period of service. The Empire lacked the expertise in constructing warships to be able to create navies with special qualities, and this technological shortcoming reduce their ability to face the Grendel navies on equal terms. The support of independent ships captains went some way towards ameliorating the martial disadvantage, but couldn't make up for the strategic advantages the orc armada enjoyed with their swift ships and cavernous holds.		The Freeborn Storm did not possess a [[Navy#Special_Quality\|unique quality]] - beyond the fact that it was the only [[navy]] deployed during its period of service. The Empire lacked the expertise in constructing warships to be able to create navies with special qualities, and this technological shortcoming reduce their ability to face the Grendel navies on equal terms. The support of independent ships captains went some way towards ameliorating the martial disadvantage, but couldn't make up for the strategic advantages the orc armada enjoyed with their swift ships and cavernous holds.

	{{RecentElections\|Admiral_of_the_Freeborn_Storm\|the title of [[General#Admiral\|Admiral]] of the Freeborn Storm}}		{{RecentElections\|Admiral_of_the_Freeborn_Storm\|the title of [[General#Admiral\|Admiral]] of the Freeborn Storm}}
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	The destruction of the Freeborn Storm struck a stinging blow to the pride and ambition of the Brass Coast, which was in turn exacerbated by the ceding of Feroz. For some, the burning of the Atalaya shipyard has become symbolic of the losses the Freeborn have suffered in the war with the Grendel. As a consequence, relics of the burnt vessels destroyed in Atalaya are sought after by those who feel a particular connection to the navy. These mementos of the lost navy vary from a few splinters bound together and kept in a locket to partially burnt wooden badges, to actual rods or staffs made from wood reclaimed from the shores of the Madrugan island.		The destruction of the Freeborn Storm struck a stinging blow to the pride and ambition of the Brass Coast, which was in turn exacerbated by the ceding of Feroz. For some, the burning of the Atalaya shipyard has become symbolic of the losses the Freeborn have suffered in the war with the Grendel. As a consequence, relics of the burnt vessels destroyed in Atalaya are sought after by those who feel a particular connection to the navy. These mementos of the lost navy vary from a few splinters bound together and kept in a locket to partially burnt wooden badges, to actual rods or staffs made from wood reclaimed from the shores of the Madrugan island.

	For the wider Empire, the lessons learned from the Freeborn Storm seem to have made the [[Senate]] and [[~~Military Council\|~~Military Council]] wary of building another [[Imperial navy]], at least in the short term. Despite the widespread support among [[fleet\|independent ship captains]], a single navy was demonstrably no match for the Grendel armada, and evidence suggests that the orcs of Attar have expanded their naval forces even further since the destruction of the Freeborn Storm. The [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|Autumn 383YE treaty]] with the southern barbarians, which specifically restricts the Empire's ability to build navies in the [[Bay of Catazar]], was arguably only acceptable given the reported opposition to further investment in marine forces. Even without the treaty, there is currently no [[shipyard]] capable of building a navy anywhere in the Empire.		For the wider Empire, the lessons learned from the Freeborn Storm seem to have made the [[Senate]] and [[Military Council]] wary of building another [[Imperial navy]], at least in the short term. Despite the widespread support among [[fleet\|independent ship captains]], a single navy was demonstrably no match for the Grendel armada, and evidence suggests that the orcs of Attar have expanded their naval forces even further since the destruction of the Freeborn Storm. The [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|Autumn 383YE treaty]] with the southern barbarians, which specifically restricts the Empire's ability to build navies in the [[Bay of Catazar]], was arguably only acceptable given the reported opposition to further investment in marine forces. Even without the treaty, there is currently no [[shipyard]] capable of building a navy anywhere in the Empire.

	Despite this reported opposition from the [[senator\|senators]] and [[general\|generals]], on the Brass Coast itself there is still a strong voice supporting Freeborn ambitions to drive the Grendel from the Bay of Catazar. This movement has gained additional strength since the treaty ceded [[Feroz]] to the orcs. While few are pushing for another navy yet, it has become customary for those who dream reclaiming the waters of the Bay to wear the symbol of the Freeborn Storm as a badge or patch sewn into their clothing.		Despite this reported opposition from the [[senator\|senators]] and [[general\|generals]], on the Brass Coast itself there is still a strong voice supporting Freeborn ambitions to drive the Grendel from the Bay of Catazar. This movement has gained additional strength since the treaty ceded [[Feroz]] to the orcs. While few are pushing for another navy yet, it has become customary for those who dream reclaiming the waters of the Bay to wear the symbol of the Freeborn Storm as a badge or patch sewn into their clothing.

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	The destruction of the Freeborn Storm struck a stinging blow to the pride and ambition of the Brass Coast, which was in turn exacerbated by the ceding of Feroz. For some, the burning of the Atalaya shipyard has become symbolic of the losses the Freeborn have suffered in the war with the Grendel. As a consequence, relics of the burnt vessels destroyed in Atalaya are sought after by those who feel a particular connection to the navy. These mementos of the lost navy vary from a few splinters bound together and kept in a locket to partially burnt wooden badges, to actual rods or staffs made from wood reclaimed from the shores of the Madrugan island.		The destruction of the Freeborn Storm struck a stinging blow to the pride and ambition of the Brass Coast, which was in turn exacerbated by the ceding of Feroz. For some, the burning of the Atalaya shipyard has become symbolic of the losses the Freeborn have suffered in the war with the Grendel. As a consequence, relics of the burnt vessels destroyed in Atalaya are sought after by those who feel a particular connection to the navy. These mementos of the lost navy vary from a few splinters bound together and kept in a locket to partially burnt wooden badges, to actual rods or staffs made from wood reclaimed from the shores of the Madrugan island.

	For the wider Empire, the lessons learned from the Freeborn Storm seem to have made the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] and [[Military Council\|Military Council]] wary of building another [[Imperial navy]], at least in the short term. Despite the widespread support among [[fleet\|independent ship captains]], a single navy was demonstrably no match for the Grendel armada, and evidence suggests that the orcs of Attar have expanded their naval forces even further since the destruction of the Freeborn Storm. The [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|Autumn 383YE treaty]] with the southern barbarians, which specifically restricts the Empire's ability to build navies in the [[Bay of Catazar]], was arguably only acceptable given the reported opposition to further investment in marine forces. Even without the treaty, there is currently no [[shipyard]] capable of building a navy anywhere in the Empire.		For the wider Empire, the lessons learned from the Freeborn Storm seem to have made the [[Senate]] and [[Military Council\|Military Council]] wary of building another [[Imperial navy]], at least in the short term. Despite the widespread support among [[fleet\|independent ship captains]], a single navy was demonstrably no match for the Grendel armada, and evidence suggests that the orcs of Attar have expanded their naval forces even further since the destruction of the Freeborn Storm. The [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|Autumn 383YE treaty]] with the southern barbarians, which specifically restricts the Empire's ability to build navies in the [[Bay of Catazar]], was arguably only acceptable given the reported opposition to further investment in marine forces. Even without the treaty, there is currently no [[shipyard]] capable of building a navy anywhere in the Empire.

	Despite this reported opposition from the [[senator\|senators]] and [[general\|generals]], on the Brass Coast itself there is still a strong voice supporting Freeborn ambitions to drive the Grendel from the Bay of Catazar. This movement has gained additional strength since the treaty ceded [[Feroz]] to the orcs. While few are pushing for another navy yet, it has become customary for those who dream reclaiming the waters of the Bay to wear the symbol of the Freeborn Storm as a badge or patch sewn into their clothing.		Despite this reported opposition from the [[senator\|senators]] and [[general\|generals]], on the Brass Coast itself there is still a strong voice supporting Freeborn ambitions to drive the Grendel from the Bay of Catazar. This movement has gained additional strength since the treaty ceded [[Feroz]] to the orcs. While few are pushing for another navy yet, it has become customary for those who dream reclaiming the waters of the Bay to wear the symbol of the Freeborn Storm as a badge or patch sewn into their clothing.

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	==History==		==History==
	This Freeborn Storm was constructed at the [[Madruga#The_Atalaya_Shipyards_.28Ruined.29\|Atalaya Shipyards]] in [[Madruga]] over the course of 379YE. Enthusiasm for constructing the navy peaked during the [[The_Glorious_Advance\|celebrations]] surrounding the Imperial victory over the Lasambrian [[orc\|orcs]] in [[Segura]], and the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] capitalised on that enthusiasm to provide additional support to the project. The navy launched for the first time just before the Winter Solstice 379YE.		This Freeborn Storm was constructed at the [[Madruga#The_Atalaya_Shipyards_.28Ruined.29\|Atalaya Shipyards]] in [[Madruga]] over the course of 379YE. Enthusiasm for constructing the navy peaked during the [[The_Glorious_Advance\|celebrations]] surrounding the Imperial victory over the Lasambrian [[orc\|orcs]] in [[Segura]], and the [[Synod]] capitalised on that enthusiasm to provide additional support to the project. The navy launched for the first time just before the Winter Solstice 379YE.
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	The first major engagement against the enemy came during the [[380YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#Audacity\|Battle of Rebekah's Leap]] in Autumn 380YE. Attempting to catch the Grendel fleets by surprise the Storm faced off against the vastly larger Grendel armada. Despite being forced to fall back to [[Necropolis]], they nonetheless managed to inflict notable casualties on the orc war fleet.		The first major engagement against the enemy came during the [[380YE_Autumn_Equinox_winds_of_war#Audacity\|Battle of Rebekah's Leap]] in Autumn 380YE. Attempting to catch the Grendel fleets by surprise the Storm faced off against the vastly larger Grendel armada. Despite being forced to fall back to [[Necropolis]], they nonetheless managed to inflict notable casualties on the orc war fleet.

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	The destruction of the Freeborn Storm struck a stinging blow to the pride and ambition of the Brass Coast, which was in turn exacerbated by the ceding of Feroz. For some, the burning of the Atalaya shipyard has become symbolic of the losses the Freeborn have suffered in the war with the Grendel. As a consequence, relics of the burnt vessels destroyed in Atalaya are sought after by those who feel a particular connection to the navy. These mementos of the lost navy vary from a few splinters bound together and kept in a locket to partially burnt wooden badges, to actual rods or staffs made from wood reclaimed from the shores of the Madrugan island.		The destruction of the Freeborn Storm struck a stinging blow to the pride and ambition of the Brass Coast, which was in turn exacerbated by the ceding of Feroz. For some, the burning of the Atalaya shipyard has become symbolic of the losses the Freeborn have suffered in the war with the Grendel. As a consequence, relics of the burnt vessels destroyed in Atalaya are sought after by those who feel a particular connection to the navy. These mementos of the lost navy vary from a few splinters bound together and kept in a locket to partially burnt wooden badges, to actual rods or staffs made from wood reclaimed from the shores of the Madrugan island.

	For the wider Empire, the lessons learned from the Freeborn Storm seem to have made the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] and [[Military Council\|Military Council]] wary of building another [[Imperial navy]], at least in the short term. Despite the widespread support among [[fleet\|independent ship captains]], a single navy was demonstrably no match for the Grendel armada, and evidence suggests that the orcs of Attar have expanded their naval forces even further since the destruction of the Freeborn Storm. The [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|Autumn 383YE treaty]] with the southern barbarians, which specifically restricts the Empire's ability to build navies in the [[Bay of Catazar]], was arguably only acceptable given the reported opposition to further investment in marine forces. Even without the treaty, there is currently no [[shipyard]] capable of building a navy anywhere in the Empire.		For the wider Empire, the lessons learned from the Freeborn Storm seem to have made the [[Senate\|Senate]] and [[Military Council\|Military Council]] wary of building another [[Imperial navy]], at least in the short term. Despite the widespread support among [[fleet\|independent ship captains]], a single navy was demonstrably no match for the Grendel armada, and evidence suggests that the orcs of Attar have expanded their naval forces even further since the destruction of the Freeborn Storm. The [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|Autumn 383YE treaty]] with the southern barbarians, which specifically restricts the Empire's ability to build navies in the [[Bay of Catazar]], was arguably only acceptable given the reported opposition to further investment in marine forces. Even without the treaty, there is currently no [[shipyard]] capable of building a navy anywhere in the Empire.

	Despite this reported opposition from the [[senator\|senators]] and [[general\|generals]], on the Brass Coast itself there is still a strong voice supporting Freeborn ambitions to drive the Grendel from the Bay of Catazar. This movement has gained additional strength since the treaty ceded [[Feroz]] to the orcs. While few are pushing for another navy yet, it has become customary for those who dream reclaiming the waters of the Bay to wear the symbol of the Freeborn Storm as a badge or patch sewn into their clothing.		Despite this reported opposition from the [[senator\|senators]] and [[general\|generals]], on the Brass Coast itself there is still a strong voice supporting Freeborn ambitions to drive the Grendel from the Bay of Catazar. This movement has gained additional strength since the treaty ceded [[Feroz]] to the orcs. While few are pushing for another navy yet, it has become customary for those who dream reclaiming the waters of the Bay to wear the symbol of the Freeborn Storm as a badge or patch sewn into their clothing.

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	The destruction of the Freeborn Storm struck a stinging blow to the pride and ambition of the Brass Coast, which was in turn exacerbated by the ceding of Feroz. For some, the burning of the Atalaya shipyard has become symbolic of the losses the Freeborn have suffered in the war with the Grendel. As a consequence, relics of the burnt vessels destroyed in Atalaya are sought after by those who feel a particular connection to the navy. These mementos of the lost navy vary from a few splinters bound together and kept in a locket to partially burnt wooden badges, to actual rods or staffs made from wood reclaimed from the shores of the Madrugan island.		The destruction of the Freeborn Storm struck a stinging blow to the pride and ambition of the Brass Coast, which was in turn exacerbated by the ceding of Feroz. For some, the burning of the Atalaya shipyard has become symbolic of the losses the Freeborn have suffered in the war with the Grendel. As a consequence, relics of the burnt vessels destroyed in Atalaya are sought after by those who feel a particular connection to the navy. These mementos of the lost navy vary from a few splinters bound together and kept in a locket to partially burnt wooden badges, to actual rods or staffs made from wood reclaimed from the shores of the Madrugan island.

	For the wider Empire, the lessons learned from the Freeborn Storm seem to have made the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] and [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council\|Military Council]] wary of building another [[Imperial navy]], at least in the short term. Despite the widespread support among [[fleet\|independent ship captains]], a single navy was demonstrably no match for the Grendel armada, and evidence suggests that the orcs of Attar have expanded their naval forces even further since the destruction of the Freeborn Storm. The [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|Autumn 383YE treaty]] with the southern barbarians, which specifically restricts the Empire's ability to build navies in the [[Bay of Catazar]], was arguably only acceptable given the reported opposition to further investment in marine forces. Even without the treaty, there is currently no [[shipyard]] capable of building a navy anywhere in the Empire.		For the wider Empire, the lessons learned from the Freeborn Storm seem to have made the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] and [[Military Council\|Military Council]] wary of building another [[Imperial navy]], at least in the short term. Despite the widespread support among [[fleet\|independent ship captains]], a single navy was demonstrably no match for the Grendel armada, and evidence suggests that the orcs of Attar have expanded their naval forces even further since the destruction of the Freeborn Storm. The [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|Autumn 383YE treaty]] with the southern barbarians, which specifically restricts the Empire's ability to build navies in the [[Bay of Catazar]], was arguably only acceptable given the reported opposition to further investment in marine forces. Even without the treaty, there is currently no [[shipyard]] capable of building a navy anywhere in the Empire.

	Despite this reported opposition from the [[senator\|senators]] and [[general\|generals]], on the Brass Coast itself there is still a strong voice supporting Freeborn ambitions to drive the Grendel from the Bay of Catazar. This movement has gained additional strength since the treaty ceded [[Feroz]] to the orcs. While few are pushing for another navy yet, it has become customary for those who dream reclaiming the waters of the Bay to wear the symbol of the Freeborn Storm as a badge or patch sewn into their clothing.		Despite this reported opposition from the [[senator\|senators]] and [[general\|generals]], on the Brass Coast itself there is still a strong voice supporting Freeborn ambitions to drive the Grendel from the Bay of Catazar. This movement has gained additional strength since the treaty ceded [[Feroz]] to the orcs. While few are pushing for another navy yet, it has become customary for those who dream reclaiming the waters of the Bay to wear the symbol of the Freeborn Storm as a badge or patch sewn into their clothing.

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	Despite this reported opposition from the [[senator\|senators]] and [[general\|generals]], on the Brass Coast itself there is still a strong voice supporting Freeborn ambitions to drive the Grendel from the Bay of Catazar. This movement has gained additional strength since the treaty ceded [[Feroz]] to the orcs. While few are pushing for another navy yet, it has become customary for those who dream reclaiming the waters of the Bay to wear the symbol of the Freeborn Storm as a badge or patch sewn into their clothing.		Despite this reported opposition from the [[senator\|senators]] and [[general\|generals]], on the Brass Coast itself there is still a strong voice supporting Freeborn ambitions to drive the Grendel from the Bay of Catazar. This movement has gained additional strength since the treaty ceded [[Feroz]] to the orcs. While few are pushing for another navy yet, it has become customary for those who dream reclaiming the waters of the Bay to wear the symbol of the Freeborn Storm as a badge or patch sewn into their clothing.

	Most of these supporters broadly accept the idea that the Brass Coast alone cannot hope to build sufficient naval forces to challenge the Grendel. Even if they were to disband the [[Red Wind Corsairs]] and [[Fire of the South]] - something which nobody thinks is a good idea - the Grendel would still outnumber the Imperial armada. Rather, the more realistic supporters of the Imperial naval legacy talk of forming a pan-~~Catazari~~ alliance with [[the League]], [[Highguard]], and even [[Urizen]]. If each of the four nations was to float their own navy, the dream of an Imperial armada to rival the strength of the Grendel flotilla could become a reality. These ambitious individuals argue that the Grendel will never truly be beaten until the Empire can defeat them at sea. The Grendel must surely know this they say; that is why they insisted on peace terms that would scupper any opposition to their naval supremacy.		Most of these supporters broadly accept the idea that the Brass Coast alone cannot hope to build sufficient naval forces to challenge the Grendel. Even if they were to disband the [[Red Wind Corsairs]] and [[Fire of the South]] - something which nobody thinks is a good idea - the Grendel would still outnumber the Imperial armada. Rather, the more realistic supporters of the Imperial naval legacy talk of forming a pan-Catazarri alliance with [[the League]], [[Highguard]], and even [[Urizen]]. If each of the four nations was to float their own navy, the dream of an Imperial armada to rival the strength of the Grendel flotilla could become a reality. These ambitious individuals argue that the Grendel will never truly be beaten until the Empire can defeat them at sea. The Grendel must surely know this they say; that is why they insisted on peace terms that would scupper any opposition to their naval supremacy.

	==Composition==		==Composition==

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Freeborn Storm was the first [[Imperial navy]] constructed by the Empire since the disaster that ended the reign of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. Launched triumphantly in the months following the liberation of [[Segura]], the navy was unfortunately outmatched by the [[Grendel]] armada and after only two years of active service was destroyed during the [[381YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#To_Fool_The_Crowd\|conquest of Atalaya]] by the southern [[orc\|orcs]].		The Freeborn Storm was the first [[Imperial navy]] constructed by the Empire since the disaster that ended the reign of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. Launched triumphantly in the months following the liberation of [[Segura]], the navy was unfortunately outmatched by the [[Grendel]] armada and after only two years of active service was destroyed during the [[381YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#To_Fool_The_Crowd\|conquest of Atalaya]] by the southern [[orc\|orcs]].

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	==Legacy==		==Legacy==
	During its brief time in service, it was very much a point of pride for Freeborn [[corsair\|corsairs]] to serve with and support the navy with ships and sailors, but the navy was too short-lived to lead to any specific traditions. Rather, ~~it's~~ influence lies more in the legacy created by its brief service and tragic loss.		During its brief time in service, it was very much a point of pride for Freeborn [[corsair\|corsairs]] to serve with and support the navy with ships and sailors, but the navy was too short-lived to lead to any specific traditions. Rather, its influence lies more in the legacy created by its brief service and tragic loss.

	The destruction of the Freeborn Storm struck a stinging blow to the pride and ambition of the Brass Coast, which was in turn exacerbated by the ceding of Feroz. For some, the burning of the Atalaya shipyard has become symbolic of the losses the Freeborn have suffered in the war with the Grendel. As a consequence, relics of the burnt vessels destroyed in Atalaya are sought after by those who feel a particular connection to the navy. These mementos of the lost navy vary from a few splinters bound together and kept in a locket to partially burnt wooden badges, to actual rods or staffs made from wood reclaimed from the shores of the Madrugan island.		The destruction of the Freeborn Storm struck a stinging blow to the pride and ambition of the Brass Coast, which was in turn exacerbated by the ceding of Feroz. For some, the burning of the Atalaya shipyard has become symbolic of the losses the Freeborn have suffered in the war with the Grendel. As a consequence, relics of the burnt vessels destroyed in Atalaya are sought after by those who feel a particular connection to the navy. These mementos of the lost navy vary from a few splinters bound together and kept in a locket to partially burnt wooden badges, to actual rods or staffs made from wood reclaimed from the shores of the Madrugan island.
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	For the wider Empire, the lessons learned from the Freeborn Storm seem to have made the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] and [[Imperial Military Council\|Military Council]] wary of building another [[Imperial navy]], at least in the short term. Despite the widespread support among [[fleet\|independent ship captains]], a single navy was demonstrably no match for the Grendel armada, and evidence suggests that the orcs of Attar have expanded their naval forces even further since the destruction of the Freeborn Storm. The [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|Autumn 383YE treaty]] with the southern barbarians, which specifically restricts the Empire's ability to build navies in the [[Bay of Catazar]], was arguably only acceptable given the reported opposition to further investment in marine forces. Even without the treaty, there is currently no [[shipyard]] capable of building a navy anywhere in the Empire.		For the wider Empire, the lessons learned from the Freeborn Storm seem to have made the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] and [[Imperial Military Council\|Military Council]] wary of building another [[Imperial navy]], at least in the short term. Despite the widespread support among [[fleet\|independent ship captains]], a single navy was demonstrably no match for the Grendel armada, and evidence suggests that the orcs of Attar have expanded their naval forces even further since the destruction of the Freeborn Storm. The [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|Autumn 383YE treaty]] with the southern barbarians, which specifically restricts the Empire's ability to build navies in the [[Bay of Catazar]], was arguably only acceptable given the reported opposition to further investment in marine forces. Even without the treaty, there is currently no [[shipyard]] capable of building a navy anywhere in the Empire.

	Despite this reported opposition from the [[senator\|senators]] and [[general\|generals]], on the Brass Coast itself there is still a strong voice supporting Freeborn ambitions to drive the Grendel from the Bay of ~~Catazaar~~. This movement has gained additional strength since the treaty ceded [[Feroz]] to the orcs. While few are pushing for another navy yet, it has become customary for those who dream reclaiming the waters of the Bay to wear the symbol of the Freeborn Storm as a badge or patch sewn into their clothing.		Despite this reported opposition from the [[senator\|senators]] and [[general\|generals]], on the Brass Coast itself there is still a strong voice supporting Freeborn ambitions to drive the Grendel from the Bay of Catazar. This movement has gained additional strength since the treaty ceded [[Feroz]] to the orcs. While few are pushing for another navy yet, it has become customary for those who dream reclaiming the waters of the Bay to wear the symbol of the Freeborn Storm as a badge or patch sewn into their clothing.

	Most of these supporters broadly accept the idea that the Brass Coast alone cannot hope to build sufficient naval forces to challenge the Grendel. Even if they were to disband the [[Red Wind Corsairs]] and [[Fire of the South]] - something which nobody thinks is a good idea - the Grendel would still outnumber the Imperial armada. Rather, the more realistic supporters of the Imperial naval legacy talk of forming a pan-~~Catazaari~~ alliance with [[the League]], [[Highguard]], and even [[Urizen]]. If each of the four nations was to float their own navy, the dream of an Imperial armada to rival the strength of the Grendel flotilla could become a reality. These ambitious individuals argue that the Grendel will never truly be beaten until the Empire can defeat them at sea. The Grendel must surely know this they say; that is why they insisted on peace terms that would scupper any opposition to their naval supremacy.		Most of these supporters broadly accept the idea that the Brass Coast alone cannot hope to build sufficient naval forces to challenge the Grendel. Even if they were to disband the [[Red Wind Corsairs]] and [[Fire of the South]] - something which nobody thinks is a good idea - the Grendel would still outnumber the Imperial armada. Rather, the more realistic supporters of the Imperial naval legacy talk of forming a pan-Catazari alliance with [[the League]], [[Highguard]], and even [[Urizen]]. If each of the four nations was to float their own navy, the dream of an Imperial armada to rival the strength of the Grendel flotilla could become a reality. These ambitious individuals argue that the Grendel will never truly be beaten until the Empire can defeat them at sea. The Grendel must surely know this they say; that is why they insisted on peace terms that would scupper any opposition to their naval supremacy.

	==Composition==		==Composition==

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Freeborn Storm was the first [[~~Imperial~~ navy]] constructed by the Empire since the disaster that ended the reign of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. Launched triumphantly in the months following the liberation of [[Segura]], the navy was unfortunately outmatched by the [[Grendel]] armada and after only two years of active service was destroyed during the [[381YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#To_Fool_The_Crowd\|conquest of Atalaya]] by the southern [[orc\|orcs]].		The Freeborn Storm was the first [[navy]] constructed by the Empire since the disaster that ended the reign of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. Launched triumphantly in the months following the liberation of [[Segura]], the navy was unfortunately outmatched by the [[Grendel]] armada and after only two years of active service was destroyed during the [[381YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#To_Fool_The_Crowd\|conquest of Atalaya]] by the southern [[orc\|orcs]].

	Despite the obstacles the navy faced in trying to protect the [[Bay of Catazar]] from the Grendel, it consistently performed beyond expectations thanks to the courage of independent [[fleet\|ship captains]].		Despite the obstacles the navy faced in trying to protect the [[Bay of Catazar]] from the Grendel, it consistently performed beyond expectations thanks to the courage of independent [[fleet\|ship captains]].
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	The destruction of the Freeborn Storm struck a stinging blow to the pride and ambition of the Brass Coast, which was in turn exacerbated by the ceding of Feroz. For some, the burning of the Atalaya shipyard has become symbolic of the losses the Freeborn have suffered in the war with the Grendel. As a consequence, relics of the burnt vessels destroyed in Atalaya are sought after by those who feel a particular connection to the navy. These mementos of the lost navy vary from a few splinters bound together and kept in a locket to partially burnt wooden badges, to actual rods or staffs made from wood reclaimed from the shores of the Madrugan island.		The destruction of the Freeborn Storm struck a stinging blow to the pride and ambition of the Brass Coast, which was in turn exacerbated by the ceding of Feroz. For some, the burning of the Atalaya shipyard has become symbolic of the losses the Freeborn have suffered in the war with the Grendel. As a consequence, relics of the burnt vessels destroyed in Atalaya are sought after by those who feel a particular connection to the navy. These mementos of the lost navy vary from a few splinters bound together and kept in a locket to partially burnt wooden badges, to actual rods or staffs made from wood reclaimed from the shores of the Madrugan island.

	For the wider Empire, the lessons learned from the Freeborn Storm seem to have made the [[Senate]] and [[Military Council]] wary of building another [[~~Imperial~~ navy]], at least in the short term. Despite the widespread support among [[fleet\|independent ship captains]], a single navy was demonstrably no match for the Grendel armada, and evidence suggests that the orcs of Attar have expanded their naval forces even further since the destruction of the Freeborn Storm. The [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|Autumn 383YE treaty]] with the southern barbarians, which specifically restricts the Empire's ability to build navies in the [[Bay of Catazar]], was arguably only acceptable given the reported opposition to further investment in marine forces. Even without the treaty, there is currently no [[shipyard]] capable of building a navy anywhere in the Empire.		For the wider Empire, the lessons learned from the Freeborn Storm seem to have made the [[Senate]] and [[Military Council]] wary of building another [[navy]], at least in the short term. Despite the widespread support among [[fleet\|independent ship captains]], a single navy was demonstrably no match for the Grendel armada, and evidence suggests that the orcs of Attar have expanded their naval forces even further since the destruction of the Freeborn Storm. The [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|Autumn 383YE treaty]] with the southern barbarians, which specifically restricts the Empire's ability to build navies in the [[Bay of Catazar]], was arguably only acceptable given the reported opposition to further investment in marine forces. Even without the treaty, there is currently no [[shipyard]] capable of building a navy anywhere in the Empire.

	Despite this reported opposition from the [[senator\|senators]] and [[general\|generals]], on the Brass Coast itself there is still a strong voice supporting Freeborn ambitions to drive the Grendel from the Bay of Catazar. This movement has gained additional strength since the treaty ceded [[Feroz]] to the orcs. While few are pushing for another navy yet, it has become customary for those who dream reclaiming the waters of the Bay to wear the symbol of the Freeborn Storm as a badge or patch sewn into their clothing.		Despite this reported opposition from the [[senator\|senators]] and [[general\|generals]], on the Brass Coast itself there is still a strong voice supporting Freeborn ambitions to drive the Grendel from the Bay of Catazar. This movement has gained additional strength since the treaty ceded [[Feroz]] to the orcs. While few are pushing for another navy yet, it has become customary for those who dream reclaiming the waters of the Bay to wear the symbol of the Freeborn Storm as a badge or patch sewn into their clothing.
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	==Navy Quality : None==		==Navy Quality : None==
	The Freeborn Storm did not possess a [[Imperial_navy#Special_Quality\|unique quality]] - beyond the fact that it was the only [[~~Imperial~~ navy]] deployed during its period of service. The Empire lacked the expertise in constructing warships to be able to create navies with special qualities, and this technological shortcoming reduce their ability to face the Grendel navies on equal terms. The support of independent ships captains went some way towards ameliorating the martial disadvantage, but couldn't make up for the strategic advantages the orc armada enjoyed with their swift ships and cavernous holds.		The Freeborn Storm did not possess a [[Imperial_navy#Special_Quality\|unique quality]] - beyond the fact that it was the only [[navy]] deployed during its period of service. The Empire lacked the expertise in constructing warships to be able to create navies with special qualities, and this technological shortcoming reduce their ability to face the Grendel navies on equal terms. The support of independent ships captains went some way towards ameliorating the martial disadvantage, but couldn't make up for the strategic advantages the orc armada enjoyed with their swift ships and cavernous holds.

	{{RecentElections\|Admiral_of_the_Freeborn_Storm\|the title of [[General#Admiral\|Admiral]] of the Freeborn Storm}}		{{RecentElections\|Admiral_of_the_Freeborn_Storm\|the title of [[General#Admiral\|Admiral]] of the Freeborn Storm}}
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