The Imperial Navy

The Imperial Navy are the sword and shield of The Central Empire. The Navy has been the Central Empire's main organised defensive group since the middle of the second age of the Empire. 
==Organisation==
The Navy's highest office of command is the Lord Admiral. Currently, Lord Kittredge Gloom is currently in office as Lord Admiral. He leads with iron discipline and the unyielding mind of an expert strategist. Operationally, the navy is overseen day to day by the Admiralty, who provide orders for the fleet. The fleet is commanded by Admirals, Commodores and Captains, and all the ranks under captain are primarily concerned with their daily duties aboard their ship. The Navy operates a fleet of Battleships, Escorts, Frigates and a smattering of other small vessels. The majority of the Navy's fleet are steam powered and screw-driven with coal fired boilers. 
==Role in the Empire==
The Navy's primary duty is to expand the reach of Imperial military power out to her furthest territories. This includes the safeguarding of Imperial Unilateral Sovereignty and keeping trading waters protected from pirates and opposing nations. The Navy is typically the first to answer the call to arms as they continually patrol around all territories of the Central Empire. The Navy has authorization to 'press' men into service in times of war, and capable of carrying out executions of deserters at sea without any interference from outside legal or humanitarian influences.
Navy sailors are both feared and respected, at home and abroad. Its officers are known for their intelligence and skill, as only worthy men can be promoted, regardless of background.