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Warfare Specialist Submariner

A **Warfare Specialist Submariner** (abbreviated to **SSM**) is a specified role in the Royal Navy.

## Information

Warfare Specialist Submariners are highly trained sonar operators and mapping experts assigned to submarines, such as the Vanguard class. They use advanced computer systems available to identify, track and, if required, destroy potential threats. This includes covert monitoring of all other vessels (surface and sub-surface, friend or foe) within range of different sensors onboard the submarine.

The vast majority of Warfare Specialist Submariners are of the Chief Petty Officer rank.

## List of Warfare Specialist Submariners

### HMS Vigil

* Lieutenant Matthew Doward
* Chief Petty Officer Craig Burke
* Chief Petty Officer Tara Kierly
Trident

**Trident**, also known as the **Trident nuclear programme** or the **Trident nuclear deterrent**, covers the development, procurement and operation of nuclear weapons in the United Kingdom.

## Information

Established in 1980, Trident is an operational system of four *Vanguard* class submarines operated by the Royal Navy that are armed with Trident II D-5 ballistic missiles, which are able to deliver thermonuclear warheads. It operates out of HM Naval Base Dunloch on the west coast of Scotland. At least one submarine is always on patrol to provide a continuous at-sea capability.

## Trivia

* In reality, the program operates out of HMNB Clyde. HMNB Dunloch is a fictional equivalent base created for the television series.
Ross Harmison

**Ross Harmison** is a Leading Seaman in the Royal Navy. He is a junior mechanic stationed at the naval base HMS *Riffa*, but was previously assigned to HMS *Vigil*.

## Background

### Professional

After joining the navy, Harmison became a member of the Royal Navy Submarine Service and trained as a junior mechanic, specifically in relation to *Vanguard* class submarine nuclear reactors. He was stationed on HMS *Vigil* until 2019, prior to the events of Series 1.

## Series 1

### Episode 3

Harmison is first seen when DS Porter of the Scottish Police Service finds his information on a crew list from when *Vigil* was docked at US Naval Base Port Havers the previous year, but was very quickly transferred to the naval base HMS *Riffa* in Bahrain. He tries to call the base and speak with Harmison, but is informed he is on "operations" and is unable to take calls.

It is revealed that in 2019, the Royal Navy *Vanguard* class submarine HMS *Vigil* was docked at the base to undergo routine servicing and repairs. The vast majority of the crew were let out on shore leave, including Harmison. Harmison later returned to *Vigil* still inebriated and under the influence of drugs, and relieved the previous watch who were supervising the submarines nuclear reactor, which had been powered down whilst it underwent servicing. However, whilst on watch he fell asleep due to his inebriated state, and didn't notice the cold water hose failing. This caused the reactor temperature to skyrocket, sending over-pressurised steam throughout the submarines old and corroded pipes. In the turbine room, two local American contractors from Davies Marine Systems were working, and one of the pipes burst. This shot the highly pressurised steam into the room, cooking the two men alive and killing them. This was observed by Engineer CPO Gary Walsh, who witnessed the immediate aftermath.

He and Harmison then contacted the Engineering Officer to initiate cooldown procedures on the reactor just in time. Had the temperature had become a few degrees hotter it could have caused a nuclear meltdown, resulting in a massive hydrogen explosion that would have killed untold numbers, comparable to Fukashima. Walsh confirms that Cpt. Neil Newsome knew about it, and all crew who were aware of the incident were sworn to silence, with Harmison being transferred to HMS *Riffa* naval base in Bahrain. Harmison's urine test was also faked by the boats medical officer, Surgeon Lt. Tiffany Docherty, further covering up his involvement and negligence. Walsh remarks that although Harmison messed up, the real reason disaster almost struck is due to the Vanguard class submarines being "on their last legs", old and not fit for purpose, something that the Royal Navy does not want to admit to given their Trident payload.
Kirkmouth

**Kirkmouth** is a town on the west coast of Scotland.

## Information

Kirkmouth is a small town located closeby to the Dunloch area, which is home of the Royal Navy operating base HM Naval Base Dunloch. A large quantity of sailors and their families reside in the residential area of the town outside the base.

It is located in the Dunloch and Kirkmouth parliamentary constituency, with the elected official representing the area being Patrick Cruden MP.

## Trivia

* Kirkmouth is an entirely fictional location created for the show.
Miller (Royal Navy)

## Miller

**Miller** is a Commander in the Royal Navy. He is a Captain of an *Astute* class submarine and is based at HM Naval Base Dunloch.

## Background

### Personal

Miller is not to be confused with the civilian sailor also named Miller who perished on the *Mhairi Finnea*.

### Professional

A commissioned officer, after entering the navy Miller became a member of the Royal Navy Submarine Service.

## Series 1

### Episode 5

Miller, along with Cdr. Harney and LtCdr. Fleming are summoned to a meeting with RAdm. Shaw at HM Naval Base Dunloch. They are informed that the Russian Federation is making moves on HMS *Vigil* and likely has a mole on board, and are intending to sabotage the submarine so she is forced to surface and potentially be taken out. Shaw instructs Haney and Fleming to take the *Astute* class submarines HMS *Audacious* and HMS *Archer* to search for *Vigil* and protect her from the Russians if necessary. He then instructs Miller to get his submarine ready to deploy, but doesn't specify its name. When Miller tells Shaw that half the scrubbers on his submarine are in refit, he is told to have the submarine deployed with an additional escort.
Amy Silva

**Amy Silva** is a Detective Chief Inspector with the Scottish Police Service. She is assigned as the civilian detective to investigate the death of CPO Craig Burke aboard HMS *Vigil**.*

## Background

### Personal

Silva was likely born in the North West of England, but later relocated to Scotland. Her current address is: Flat B, 2 McMillan Street, West End, Glasgow.

She was previously in a long term relationship with a widowed man named Iain Torrens, and became a surrogate mother and step mother to his daughter Poppy Torrens. However, in a tragic car accident Iain was killed when Silva prioritised saving Poppy as the car began sinking after being thrown into a lake. For a period of time after the death of Iain, she is in a relationship with her subordinate, DC Kirsten Longacre.They are expecting their first baby boy together.

As a result of the trauma from the accident, Silva is on medication for anxiety and depression, and also suffers from claustrophobia.

### Professional

Prior to joining the police, Silva had originally wanted to become a doctor. However, she dropped out of medical school after two years due to unspecified reasons. It is implied she has worked for the Scottish Police Service for a considerable period of time, having attained the rank of Chief Inspector.
Tara Kierly

**Tara Kierly** is a Petty Officer in the Royal Navy. She is a Warfare Specialist Submariner assigned to the *Vanguard* class submarine HMS *Vigil*.

## Background

### Personal

It is hinted she may have had a negative relationship with CPO Craig Burke, referring to him by the insulting nickname "Shipwreck".

### Professional

After joining the Royal Navy, Kierly specialised and became a member of the Royal Navy Submarine Service. She trained as a Warfare Specialist Submariner, enabling her to operate sonar mapping equipment to track and identify potential threats.
The Great Sage Of Humanity

## Trackers

***The Great Sage Of Humanity*** is a manhua adaptation of Momo's novel of the same name. Produced by Shunshun Manhua (瞬瞬漫画) and PIKAPI.

## Summary

Lu Ye was reborn as a young disciple of some sect, but unexpectedly the sect was destroyed and he became a trapped miner. After Lu Ye accidentally awakened the Talent Tree, he became a cultivator, changing the fate of the grassroots and shaking up the situation in Nine Provinces.

## External Links

* *人道大圣* at AC.QQ (Chinese)
* Great Sage of Humanity Wiki (Lu Ye) at Fandom
Great Land

## Trackers

***Great Land*** is a manhua written by Xuerou Gu (顾雪柔) and illustrated by Yanfei.

## Summary

No one in the world stops, everything flows endlessly. In the future society of rapid technological development, an oasis of human emotional desert-"Changzhou", tens of billions of people are online at the same time, and a large-scale once-in-a-decade event has been launched around this virtual world. competition. In the complicated and confusing game world, Kai Thief X and Master Yu chase each other like meteors, turning into shining trails, flying across the civilized night sky. The sparks are lit one by one, the heroes awaken one after another, and a violent storm of rebuilding the civilized world has already begun.
Soul Land 3: Legend of the Dragon King

## Trackers

***Soul Land 3: Legend of the Dragon King*** is a manhua adaptation of Tang Jia San Shao's novel of the same name, written and illustrated by Dr. Daji & Bart.D.

## Summary

With advancements in soul technology, humans on the continent of Douluo conquered the oceans and discovered two new continents. The soul beasts have also been hunted to the brink of extinction by human soul masters. The king of soul beasts awakens in the depths of the Great Star Dou Forest to lead remaining clan members to seek vengeance against humankind! Tang Wulin aspires to be a powerful soul master, but when his martial soul awakens, it turns out to be……, Prodigy of an era, battle of the Dragon King, the legend of the Dragon King henceforth begins.

## External Links

* *斗罗大陆3龙王传说* at AC.QQ (Chinese)
* *Soul Land 3: Legend of the Dragon King* at INKR Comics (English)

## See Also

* Soul Land 2: The Unrivaled Tang Sect: Prequel
* Soul Land 4: Ultimate Fighting: Sequel
* Soul Land - Legend of Tangs Hero: Sequel / Side Story

## Trivia

* Starting at Chapter 98, The normal manhua format change into long strip (also called Webtoon format).
Anderton

**Anderton** is a Leading Seaman in the Royal Navy. He is a Helmsman aboard the *Vanguard* class submarine HMS *Vigil**.*

## Background

After joining the Royal Navy, Anderton became a member of the Royal Navy Submarine Service.

## Series 1

### Episode 1

Anderton assists CPO Adams in transporting the body of deceased CPO Craig Burke to the "bomb shop" torpedo bay). He is later seen as one of multiple Ratings in control of the steering and control of the submarine denoting his title as a helmsman.
John Deerborne

**John Deerborne** is a Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy. Currently off duty on due to injury, he previously served aboard HMS *Vigil*.

## Background

### Personal

Deerborne has a sister, who resides in Tampa, Florida in the United States.

### Professional

After joining the navy, Deerborne became a member of the Royal Navy Submarine Service, and specialised in sonar operating becoming a Warfare Specialist Submariner. Prior to the events of Series 1 he broke his leg and was removed from duty to recover.

## Series 1

### Episode 3

Whilst investigating the death of CPO Craig Burke, DS Porter uncovers Deerborne's name as being on the *Vigil* crew list whilst it was docked at US Naval Base Port Havers in Florida 18 months prior.

Deerborne later meets with DS Kirsten Longacre in Kirkmouth, where he laments his boredom due to being off work due to his injury. She questions him about an incident that took place whilst the submarine was docked in Florida, primarily relating to 15 members of the crew being arrested for drunken and drug induced behaviour. Although he was visiting his sister in Tampa at the time. he tells her he heard that CPO Craig Burke destroyed his cabin whilst under the influence of something, but is quick to adhere to the official line of all crew members drug tests coming up clear. He also dismissed Burkes claims he was spiked. He does state that due to Burkes behaviour he was removed from *Vigil* when it returned to HM Naval Base Dunloch, and was only allowed back on as Deerborne's replacement after he broke his leg.

When pressed further, by Longacre, who informs him of both Burke and Jade Antoniak's deaths, he reveals the name "Davies" to her, but then refuses to talk further. Longacre later discovers this was likely a reference to Davies Marine Services, a company based in Port Havers who lost two employees (found drowned in the water) the day after the incident with *Vigil's* crew.
Tiffany Docherty

**Tiffany Docherty** is a Surgeon Lieutenant in the Royal Navy. She serves as the Medical Officer aboard the *Vanguard* class submarine HMS *Vigil*.

## Background

### Professional

A medical doctor, it can be presumed that Docherty joined the Royal Navy as an officer after graduating from university and medical school. Due to her skillset and being a member of the Royal Navy Medical Service, she has the title "Surgeon" before her rank.
Davies Marine Services

**Davies Marine Services** is a private engineering contractor based in Florida.

## Information

The company is contracted by the United States Navy and Department of Defense to perform servicing and engineering work on marine equipment, naval ships and submarines at Naval Base Port Havers, Florida.

## Staff

* Unnamed Contractor (deceased)
* Unnamed Contractor (deceased)

## Series 1

### Episode 3

It is revealed by CPO Gary Walsh that whilst HMS *Vigil* was docked at Naval Base Port Havers and was undergoing routine maintenance, a drunken junior mechanic back from shore leave, LH Ross Harmison, took over watch from a previous shift, but fell asleep. This meant he failed to notice cold water hoses failing, causing submarines nuclear reactor to overheat and almost melt down. Although a meltdown and the subsequent catastrophic nuclear event was narrowly avoided, two Davies Marine Services contractors were killed. This was caused by a pipe filled with over-pressurised steam (caused by the reactor overheating) bursting whilst they were in a sealed turbine room, which cooked them alive.

The incident was quickly covered up by Cpt. Neil Newsome and the Royal Navy, who dumped the bodies of the contractors into the bay to make it appear they had drowned. The true information is revealed to the Scottish Police Service by Walsh, as well as CPO John Deerborne. The incident caused considerable tensions between the United States and the Royal Navy.
Hennessy

**Hennessy** is a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy. He serves as the Weapons Engineering Officer of HMS *Vigil*.

## Background

### Professional

After joining the navy, he became a member of the Royal Navy Submarine Service.

## Series 1

### Episode 4

Hennessy is first introduced during a launch drill conducted on board HMS *Vigil*, where acting as if reality he and Cpt. Neil Newsome verify launch codes and the Letter of Last Resort, whilst the boat is lowered to launch depth. Once they have been confirmed he takes control of the launch trigger and awaits Newsome's orders. Once all checks are completed, Newsome conveys the order to Hennessy to fire, resulting in him activating the trigger. Nothing happens, given that the whole procedure is a drill, however this is not known by DCI Amy Silva.
Dunloch Peace Camp

**Dunloch Peace Camp** is an anti-nuclear weapon activist group based in Dunloch, Scotland.

## Information

Ever since its founding in the 1982, the group maintains a permanent encampment within the vicinity of HM Naval Base Dunloch, the operating base for the Royal Navy's *Vanguard* class submarines that carry the Trident nuclear deterrent.

They have support of a significant percentage of the local populace, including Patrick Cruden MP, the elected member of parliament for the Durloch and Kirkmouth constituency.

## Members

* Ben Oakley
* Jade Antoniak

## Trivia

* The organisation and location is a fictional counterpart to the real life Faslane Peace Camp, which has been based outside the real life HM Naval Base Clyde since 1982 also.
Patrick Cruden

## Patrick Cruden MP

**Patrick Cruden MP** is a local politician and Member of Parliament for the Dunloch and Kirkmouth constituency.

## Background

### Personal

Prior to entering politics, Cruden was an activist with the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. There he has a brief relationship with a fellow activist, resulting in an illegitimate daughter, Jade Antoniak, being born. Cruden was not aware of this until years later once he was married and an established politician.

### Professional

The title Member of Parliament (or MP) indicates that Cruden is an elected member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom based in Westminster, London, not the smaller devolved Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh (whose officials are called Members of Scottish Parliament or MSPs).

Cruden was elected to serve the local area due to his opposition to Trident nuclear deterrent, and the base within the area (HM Naval Base Dunloch) where the submarines that facilitate it are based out of. He is an ally of the Dunloch Peace Camp.

## Series 1

### Episode 2

Cruden is seen being interviewed on BBC News in the background whilst DS Kirsten Longacre minds the flat of DCI Amy Silva. During the interview he voices his opposition to the nuclear deterrent, and notes that the British Government had attempted to privately renew the Trident program without putting it to a vote in Parliament, something he and his party prevented. He makes it clear that the majority of his constituents do not want HM Naval Base Dunloch to be present in the area.
Erin Branning

**Erin Branning** is a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy.

## Background

Branning is a British-Asian woman in her early fifties. She is stationed at HM Naval Base Dunloch, and works under Rear Admiral Shaw as part of the senior brass overseeing the operation of the UK's fleet of Trident carrying *Vanguard* class submarines.

## Series 1

### Episode 1

After CPO Craig Burke dies of an apparent overdose onboard submarine HMS *Vigil*, it is required that a civilian police detective investigate the death as a formality (due to Burke dying whilst the submarine was in British territorial waters). During a meeting at police National Headquarters, Branning informs DSU Colin Robertson and DCI Amy Silva that she will serve as the liaison between the navy and the Scottish Police Service for the duration of the investigation. The next day she welcomes Silva and her colleague DC Kirsten Longacre to HM Naval Base Dunloch, where Silva will be flown out to *Vigil* and Longacre will be able to conduct her investigation into Burkes personal effects on the base.

When Jade Antoniak trespasses onto the base and attempts to gain access to Burke's quarters, she is spotted by Branning and several Ministry of Defence Police officers. Branning and the officers briefly chase her and corner her at gunpoint, where she surrenders Burke's naval ID card and keys. She is then transferred to civilian custody with the Scottish Police Service and taken to Kirkmouth Police Station.
Douglas Walsh

**Douglas Walsh** was a former Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy. He was assigned to HM Naval Base Dunloch as a trainee.

## Background

### Personal

Walsh was born on 01 January 1990 in Scotland. He had two brothers, CPO Gary Walsh (born 1988) and Sam Walsh (born 1992). It is implied the home situation for the brothers was less than ideal, with Sam becoming a petty criminal and heroin addict.

### Professional

Douglas enlisted in the Royal Navy in 2008 and trained as a member of the Royal Navy Submarine Service. He was training for the rank of Cheif Petty Officer, and specialised in engineering. His older brother Gary would enlist two years later, resulting in the two working alongside eachother. He was based at HM Naval Base Dunloch, working under Lt. Simon Hadlow, who he became good friends with during training.

## Series 1

### Episode 1

A photograph of Walsh and his brother Gary in their submariner uniforms is seen in the elder Walsh's bunk inside HMS Vigil when it is searched by DCI Amy Silva. Douglas's naval records are viewed by DS Kirsten Longacre and DS Porter when looking into his brothers arrest record for a fight in a pub with CPO Craig Burke that happened previously.

### Episode 2

It is revealed that Douglas was involved with bullying of a fellow colleague whilst stationed at HM Naval Base Dunloch, and was eventually brought up on a disciplinary charge due to it. CPO Craig Burke, who had witnessed Walsh's behaviour, testified against him at the hearing, which solidified the Royal Navy's decision to dishonourably discharge Walsh. He would later go on to commit suicide.

At his wake held in a local pub in the Kirkmouth area, Burke turned up to apologise to Walsh's brother, Gary, as he did not anticipate that Douglas would have killed himself should he be discharged. This did not go to plan, with the elder Walsh and Lt. Simon Hadlow beating up Burke. The three were arrested by Scottish Police Service, but charges were dropped when Burke ultimately decided not to cooperate with the investigation.
Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament

The **Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament** (often referred to by the initials **CND**) is a organisation that advocates unilateral nuclear disarmament by the United Kingdom.

## Information

The group, founded in 1957, also opposes international nuclear disarmament and tighter international arms regulation through agreements such as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. A primary focus and protest point of the group is opposition to the Trident nuclear deterrent, which is operated out of multiple Vanguard class submarines in the Royal Navy based at HM Naval Base Dunloch. It also opposes military action that may result in the use of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and the building of nuclear power stations in the UK.

Several senior members of the Dunloch Peace Camp were previously members of the organisation in the 1990's, in addition to Member of Parliament Patrick Cruden.

## Members

* Patrick Cruden (formerly)
* Ben Oakley (formerly)

## Trivia

* The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament is a real life organisation, not a fictitious one created for the show such as the Dunloch Peace Camp.
Mhairi Finnea

The ***Mhairi Finnea*** was a mid-sized fishing trawler operating off the coast of Scotland.

## Information

A mid-sized trawler, the *Mhairi Finnea* engaged in commercial net fishing off the coast of Scotland, often within the region of Barra Head.

## Crew

* The Skipper
* Miller
* Wilson
* Unnamed Trawlerman
* Unnamed Trawlerman

## Series 1

### Episode 1

Whilst travelling and placing down a net off the coast of Barra Head, the Skipper of the boat remarks to his colleagues Wilson and Miller that the sonar is showing a large shoal of fish approaching them. However, a mysterious shape appears between the shoal markings on the sonar screen, and the wire attached to the boat for hoisting the net becomes stuck.

The boat begins being pulled backwards by an unseen underwater force at considerable speed. The Skipper orders his men to cut the wire, but they are unable to find the bolt cutters. The boat is pulled completely under the water before the crew have time to evacuate on the lift raft, and it is implied all of them drown.

The incident is caught on sonar by CPO Craig Burke aboard HMS *Vigil*, a *Vanguard* class submarine in the Royal Navy patrolling less than a mile away. He is unable to determine whether it is them or another unidentified craft that has pulled the boat under, but demands they surface to help the crew. However, his demands are rejected by Captain Neil Newsome, who instead orders the sub to go into silent routine, as there is a risk they are being tailed by an unidentified craft. Burke further objects and is relieved from his post by CPO Coxswain Elliot Glover.

### Episode 2

Whilst at a meeting with RAdm Shaw and LTCDR Erin Branning at HM Naval Base Dunloch, DS Kirsten Longacre asks about the status of the *Mhairi Finnea*. Shaw responds that the Navy is assisting the Coast Guard in searching for debris.

## Trivia

* The sinking of the *Mhairi Finnea* is inspired by the real life sinking of the *Antares*, which was pulled underwater after its nets were snagged by the HMS *Trenchant* off the coast of the Bute Sound in 1990. It resulted in the death of all four crew members.
* The disappearance is also inspired by the various conspiracy theories behind the disappearance of the *Gaul*, which sank under mysterious circumstances in the Barents Sea in 1974.
Unnamed Secretary of State for Defence

An **unnamed woman** serves as the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence.

## Background

### Professional

As a member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom, she is a Member of Parliament who was selected by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to serve in the role. Her purview is to oversea the operation of the Ministry of Defence.

By virtue of her position, she will also be a member of the UK Privy Council, entitling her to use the honorific style **The Right Honourable** before her name. She is also a member of the Defence Council.

## Series 1

### Episode 4

After it becomes apparent that the Russian GRU may have involvement in a wider consipracy which puts the Vanguard class submarine HMS Vigil at risk, the Secretary of State is briefed by the Security Service along with the Prime Minister. She appears on video link to a collection of people at HM Naval Base Dunloch comprising of Scottish Police Service detectives Kirsten Longacre and Colin Robertson, MI5 officers Jay Kohli and Laura Michaels, and Royal Navy officers RAdm. Shaw and LtCdr. Erin Branning.
Wang

**Wang** is an Able Seaman in the Royal Navy. She is assigned to the *Vanguard* class submarine HMS *Vigil**.*

## Background

### Professional

After joining the navy, Wano became a member of the Royal Navy Submarine Service.

## Series 1

### Episode 3

She is seen as one of many crew members on *Vigil* who attend the memorial of CPO Craig Burke in the boats torpedo bay.

## Trivia

* Wang's specific title and specific occupation on the submarine is not specified, as her right hand Qualification Rank Badge is never shown.
Royal Navy Submarine Service

The **Royal Navy Submarine Service** (also known as the **Silent Service**) is one of the five fighting arms of the Royal Navy.

## Information

The service was established as an arm of the navy in 1901. The commander of the arm is always a commissioned officer with the rank of Commodore.

The service operates seven fleet submarines (SSNs), of the *Trafalgar* and *Astute* classes, and four ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) of the *Vanguard* class. All of these submarines are nuclear powered.

Ballistic missile submarines operate out of HM Naval Base Dunloch, Scotland. Regular fleet submarines tend to operate out of HM Naval Base Devonport in Portsmouth, England.

## Submarines

Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN)

* HMS *Vigil*
* HMS *Virtue*
Colin Robertson

**Colin Robertson** is a Detective Superintendent in the Scottish Police Service.

## Background

### Professional

Robertson is a senior police officer working as part of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the forces National Headquarters in Glasgow. He has a long standing professional relationship with DCI Amy Silva.

## Series 1

### Episode 1

After CPO Craig Burke is found dead of a suspected heroin overdose onboard Trident submarine HMS *Vigil*, it is established that due to the death taking place in British waters, a civilian police detective must be sent to investigate as a formality. After jurisdictional arguments between the Ministry of Defence and the Scottish Parliament, Robertson, a senior member of the Scottish Police Service based at their National Headquarters, is contacted by his superiors to choose a detective to be sent.

He selects DCI Amy Silva for the role, claiming to RAdm. Shaw and LtCdr. Erin Branning that she is his "best detective" during a briefing meeting. When Silva requests that DS Kirsten Longacre be transferred from Missing Persons to be her police contact on the surface and perform investigations at HM Naval Base Dunloch, he reluctantly agrees.
United States Navy

The **United States Navy** (**USN**) is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and one of eight uniformed services of the United States of America.

## Information

### Capabilities

It is the largest and most powerful navy in the world, with the estimated tonnage of its active battle fleet alone exceeding the next 13 navies combined, including 11 U.S. allies or partner nations (such as the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom).

It also has the highest combined battle fleet tonnage, and with 336,978 personnel on active duty it is the third largest of the U.S. military service branches in terms of personnel. The fleet boasts over 290 deployable combat vessels and more than 3,700 operational aircraft.

The organisation also employs and hires a large multitude of third-party civilian contractors to assist with many elements of operations and maintenance, such as Davies Marine Services.

### Command Structure

* The President of the United States is the Commander-in-Chief of the United States Navy, as well as the 7 other uniformed services.
* The US Secretary of Defense is the leader of the Department of Defense, which overseas the United States Armed Forces.
* The Secretary of the Navy is the civilian head of the Department of the Navy, and reports directly to the Secretary of Defense and the President.
* The Chief of Naval Operations is a navy admiral and professional head of the organisation, serving as an advisor and deputy to the Secretary of the Navy.

### Significant Locations

* The Pentagon (Headquarters) - Virginia, USA
* Naval Station Norfolk (Atlantic Fleet Homebase) - Virginia, USA
* Naval Base Port Havers - Florida, USA
Neil Newsome

**Neil Newsome** is a Commander in the Royal Navy. He is the Captain and Commanding Officer of the *Vanguard* class submarine HMS *Vigil*.

## Background

### Professional

It is implied that due to leadership issues onboard *Vigil*, Newsome was only allowed to keep his position as Captain by the Admiralty Board on the condition that he accept LtCdr. Mark Prentice as his Executive Officer. Despite not holding the actual commissioned rank of Captain, as the most senior rank and Commanding Officer in charge of the submarine he is still referred to as "the Captain".

## Series 1

### Episode 2

After escaping from the locked room, DCI Amy Silva enters the bridge and places Prentice under arrest in front of Newsome and the crew. This results in Newsome ordering the two of them to his private quarters. After learning of the involvement of LtCdr Mark Prentice in the death of CPO Craig Burke, Newsome has him stood down and confined to his quarters. He has the same done to CPO Gary Walsh, who was partially complicit by smuggling heroin on board the boat.

### Episode 3

Newsome is approached by an intoxicated CPO Gary Walsh, who asks him if he is still facing dismissal for bringing heroin onboard Vigil. When Newsome confirms this, Walsh makes a reference to Naval Base Port Havers, which infuriates the Commander. He tells Walsh to keep his mouth closed and stop threatening him, warning that if he is to speak out then dismissal will be "the least" of his problems.

After Walsh is talked down from a suicide attempt by DCI Amy Silva, he confides in her details about an event that took place onboard the submarine whilst it was docked at Port Havers, a United States Navy base in Florida. An intoxicated mechanic Ross Harmison was able to relieve the engineering watch monitoring the submarines nuclear reactor, but fell asleep and didn't notice the cooling hoses failing. The subsequent heating caused by the reactor almost melting down caused highly pressurised steam to burst into a sealed room where two American contractors from Davies Marine Services were working, killing them. Although an actual nuclear meltdown was narrowly avoided, Newsome was aware along with other senior members of the Royal Navy and engaged in a coverup; making it appear the contractors had simply drowned, and transferring Harmison to HMS *Riffa* naval base in Bahrain.

### Episode 4

After DCI Amy Silva interrupts a launch drill onboard *Vigil*, Newsome demands that she be seen by Surgeon Lt. Tiffany Docherty in the Medical Bay. Docherty reveals that Silva is on antidepressant medication that has since run out due to her time onboard being extended, and the two use this information to present her as going through withdrawal symptoms. Newsome, despite not being a member of the Scottish Police Service and technically having no authority over Silva, confines her to his quarters and has a Junior Rating stand guard to ensure she remains there.

## Trivia

* In Series 1, Episode 4 Newsome's epaulettes change from that of a Commander (his established rank in the previous three episodes) to those of the actual rank Captain, in what can be presumed to be a continuity error.
HMS Vigil

**HMS *Vigil*** is a *Vanguard* class submarine in the Royal Navy. It carries Trident ballistic missiles, which form the United Kingdom's nuclear deterrent. It is the namesake and main focus of the series.

## Information

The HMS *Vigil* is one of four *Vanguard* class ballistic missile submarines in operation under command of the Royal Navy. It patrols the territorial waters of the United Kingdom off the west coast of Scotland. Like it's other three counterparts, HMS *Vigil'*s home port is HM Naval Base Dunloch in Scotland.

Due to the requirement for it to remain constantly on patrol, *Vigil* is powered by a nuclear reactor. The total number of crew members in Series 1 is 148, comprising of 140 men and 8 women. It is increased to 149 (with 5 women) after DCI Amy Silva is posted on board.

## Crew

### Commissioned Officers

* Commander Neil Newsome - Captain and Commanding Officer
* Lieutenant Commander Mark Prentice - Executive Officer
* Lieutenant Commander Hennessy - Weapons Engineering Officer
* Lieutenant Simon Hadlow - Engineering Officer
* Surgeon Lieutenant Tiffany Docherty - Medical Officer

### Warrant Officers

* Warrant Officer I McGarth
* Warrant Officer I Flemming
* Warrant Officer II Garden
* Warrant Officer II Swaith

### Senior Ratings

* Chief Petty Officer Elliot Glover - Coxswain
* Chief Petty Officer Craig Burke - Warfare Specialist Submariner (deceased)
* Chief Petty Officer John Deerborne - Warfare Specialist Submariner (formerly)
* Chief Petty Officer Matthew Doward - Warfare Specialist Submariner
* Chief Petty Officer Gary Walsh - Marine Engineering Submariner
* Chief Petty Officer Adams - Marine Engineering Submariner
* Chief Petty Officer Snaith - Marine Engineering Submariner
* Chief Petty Officer Ankrah - Helmsman
* Chief Petty Officer Wingate
* Chief Petty Officer Grey

* Petty Officer Tara Kierly - Warfare Specialist Submariner
* Petty Officer Jackie Hamilton - Chef and Logistics Caterer

### Junior Ratings

* Leading Seaman Heather Cronin - Logistics Steward
* Leading Seaman Ross Harmison - Mechanic (formerly)
* Leading Seaman Anderton - Helmsman
* Leading Seaman Barlow - Logistics Caterer
* Leading Seaman Fernandez

* Able Seaman Richmond - Medical Assistant
* Able Seaman Mallon - Logistics Caterer
* Able Seaman Abiola - Logistics Caterer
* Able Seaman Agarwal
* Able Seaman Wang
* Able Seaman Patel

### Civilians

* Detective Chief Inspector Amy Silva - Scottish Police Service

### Unidentified

* Ansell
* Khan
* Thomson
* Hepburn
* Martin
* Slater

## Trivia

* The HMS *Vigil* is an entirely fictional submarine created for the show. The name was likely inspired by the real life *Vanguard* class submarine HMS *Vigilant*.

## Gallery

Operations BridgeMedical BayCaptains QuartersCoxswains QuartersMissile SilosWardroomLadies Bunk RoomTorpedo Deck ('Bomb Shop')
GRU

The **Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation**, known by the abbreviation **GRU**, is the foreign military intelligence agency of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

## Information

The official abbreviation of the service is **GU**, however the older abbreviation is still used to refer to it from when it was instead called the **Main Intelligence Directorate** prior to 2020.

The GRU controls the military intelligence service and maintains its own special forces units. Unlike other Russian intelligence agencies which report directly to the President of Russia, the GRU is subordinate to and reports to the Russian Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff.
Shaw

**Shaw** is a Rear Admiral in the Royal Navy. He is in charge of overseeing the operation of the four strong fleet of *Vanguard* class submarines that carry the United Kingdom's Trident nuclear deterrent.

## Background

### Professional

Shaw is long serving and distinguished naval officer. He is shown to be blunt and direct, with a strong distaste for government bureaucracy when it interferes with the operation of his overall mission.

Although he reports directly to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Defence Council of the United Kingdom based in London, he is stationed at HM Naval Base Dunloch in Scotland.

## Series 1

### Episode 1

After the death of CPO Craig Burke aboard HMS *Vigil*, Shaw is informed by his superiors at the Ministry of Defence that due to the sailor dying whilst in British territorial waters, a civilian police investigation needs to be carried out. His office makes contact with DSU Colin Robertson of the Scottish Police Service, and instructs him to nominate a senior detective to be sent to the submarine to complete the investigation formalities. Robertson selects DCI Amy Silva, and the two meet with Shaw, LtCdr Erin Branning and several other senior Royal Navy officers at the forces National Headquarters in Glasgow.

Shaw informs Silva that it appears that Burke died of an overdose after snorting heroin, and it is only due to the insistence of the Ministry of Defence and Holyrood that a civilian detective investigate as a formality. When asked about the potential for bullying or a prevalence of drug use onboard the submarine, he strongly denies the existence of either. Shaw informs Silva that *Vigil* cannot dock at its home port of HM Naval Base Dunloch, because as part of the Trident programme it needs to remain constantly on patrol. He goes on to detail that she will be dropped into the submarine via helicopter, be given three days to "complete the paperwork" and will then be sent from the submarine and collected in a raft.
Harney

**Harney** is a Commander in the Royal Navy. He is Captain and Commanding Officer of the *Astute* class submarine HMS *Audacious*.

## Background

### Professional

After joining the navy, he became a member of the Royal Navy Submarine Service. He is stationed at HM Naval Base Dunloch in Scotland.

## Series 1

### Episode 5

Harmey, along with Cdr. Miller and LtCdr. Fleming are summoned to a meeting with RAdm. Shaw at HM Naval Base Dunloch. They are informed that the Russian Federation is making moves on HMS *Vigil* and likely has a mole on board, and are intending to sabotage the submarine so she is forced to surface and potentially be taken out. Shaw instructs Harney and Fleming to take the *Astute* class submarines HMS *Audacious* and HMS *Archer* to search for *Vigil* and protect her from the Russians if necessary.
Richmond

**Richmond** is an Able Seaman in the Royal Navy. He is a Medical Assistant assigned to the *Vanguard* class submarine HMS *Vigil*.

## Background

### Professional

After enlisting in the Royal Navy, Richmond specialised in medical care and became a member of the Royal Navy Medical Service. As a Medical Assistant, his training is in primary care and is similar to that of a paramedic. He works for the medical team aboard *Vigil* under the command of medical officer Surgeon Lieutenant Tiffany Docherty.

## Series 1

### Episode 1

Richmond is seen with Surgeon Lieutenant Tiffany Docherty in the medical bay of HMS Vigil when the announcement is made by LrCdr Mark Prentice that there is a casualty in one of the mens bunk rooms. He is seen following her to the incident carrying a defiblirator.

### Episode 2

DCI Amy Silva and Coxswain CPO Elliot Glover ask for Richmond to step out of the medical bay for a few minutes whilst they interview and question CPO Gary Walsh regarding the death of CPO Craig Burke.
Shen Man

***Shen Man*** is a comic adaptation magazine of Chinese original works. They adapt the novels of famous authors like Tang Jia San Shao, Tian Can Tudou and more. Launched by Zhongnan Angel Culture in October 2012.

Acting as both a magazine, publisher and a production studio, Shen Man is credited to a lot of manhua, most of which are Chinese martial art fantasy.

1. ↑ Shen Man - Baik Baidu
One Punch to Explode Another World

## Trackers

***One Punch to Explode Another World*** is a manhua written by Xiu Mu Ke Diao (朽木可雕), illustrated by Ruichen Zhou (周瑞晨) & Xiao Zi Pang (小紫胖).

## Summary

In the First Year Of Twilight, mankind had to rebuild from ruin, slowly restoring the economy and societal order. During that time, numerous dojos sprang up like weeds. In Zhonghai City, a massive metropolis of ten-million people, the annual Young Masters League was the most important martial arts tournament in town. The championship is the ultimate dream of every young martial artist.
Craig Burke

**Craig Burke** was a Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy. He was a Warfare Specialist Submariner assigned to the *Vanguard* class submarine HMS *Vigil*.

## Background

### Personal

Prior to his death he was in a secret relationship with Jade Antoniak, an anti-nuclear activist with the Dunloch Peace Camp engaged in a long standing campaign against the Trident nuclear deterrent.

### Professional

After joining the Royal Navy, Burke decided to go into the Royal Navy Submarine Service, and underwent training as a Warfare Specialist Submariner, enabling him to operate sonar mapping equipment to track and identify potential threats. When he was not assigned to HMS *Vigil*, Burke resided in the single persons dormitory block at HM Naval Base Dunloch.

Burke had a very low view of those who bully others within the ranks, and was willing to openly testify against Douglas Walsh, which resulted in him being dishonourably discharged.

Despite his exclusive and coveted role, Burke was critical of the operation of the Trident program and leadership of *Vigil*, which he deemed to be both vulnerable, corrupt and accused privately of being behind several conspiracies and coverups. He later became paranoid that the Royal Navy would attempt to silence him for his views, and recorded a long series of whistleblowing videos in case he should be killed.

## Gallery

Burke's personnel record and enlistment photo.Burke's Royal Navy ID card.A self filmed video created by Burke in the case of his death.
Sealed Divine Throne

## Trackers

***Sealed Divine Throne*** is a manhua adaptation of Tang Jia San Shao's novel of the same name.

## Summary

While the demons were rising, mankind was about to become extinct. Six temples rose, and protected the last of mankind. A young boy joins the temple as a knight to save his mother. During his journey of wonders and mischief in the world of temples and demons, will he be able to ascend to become the strongest knight and inherit the throne?
Zither Emperor

## Trackers

***Zither Emperor*** is a manhua adaptation of Tang Jia San Shao's novel of the same name.

The manhua was cancelled due to some unknown reason. Only 25 chapters of raw's are available even thought evidence prove it once was 30 chapters.

## Summary

Divine Sound Master, a branch of spiritual magician, is the most noble and tasteless profession on the Ryuzaki Nus Continent, but because of a young man named Ye Yinzhu, he has become an immortal legend and legend. From a simple teenager, he will gradually become an emperor in the piano, bringing earth-shaking changes to this continent. The sound of the nine-folded piano shakes the world, who dares to hear the words without knowing you?

## See Also

Soul Land - Legend of The Gods Realm (Shared Universe, Character Appearance)
Mark Prentice

**Mark Prentice** is a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy. He serves as second in command and Executive Officer of the *Vanguard* class submarine HMS *Vigil*.

## Background

A career Navy officer, Prentice is also married to the daughter of a high ranking Admiral within the Royal Navy. He was assigned to *Vigil* by the Admiralty Board to supervise and improve its functionality, due to its reputation as a troublesome boat. He has a tense relationship with his superior, Captain Neil Newsome.

## Series 1

### Episode 2

It transpires that before he was assigned to Vigil, Prentice had been informed by senior members of the Royal Navy that CPO Craig Burke was in a relationship with Jade Antoniak, an anti-nuclear campaigner with the Dunloch Peace Camp. He therefore singled out Burke for punishment more than other sailors aboard the submarine.

Upon discovering that CPO Gary Walsh had mistakenly brought heroin onto the boat (due to his brother being an addict), he confiscated it but did not enter a disciplinary annotation due to his respect for Walsh. He was also aware that Walsh and LT Simon Hadlow had beaten up Burke whilst on leave weeks before, due to Burke giving evidence against Walsh's younger brother Douglas Walsh in a bullying case. This had resulted in the younger Walsh being dishonourably discharged from the Navy, and drove him to suicide. He encounters DCI Amy Silva questioning Hadlow, resulting in him physically assaulting her and locking her in a dormitory room. She is able to escape via an emergency exit, where she is found by CPO Coxswain Elliot Glover.

Silva approaches Prentice on the bridge and places him under arrest in front of the entire crew, which results in Newsome ordering the two of them to his quarters. After much denial, the story soon becomes clear. After Burke was removed from watch due to his argument with Prentice after the destruction of the trawler *Antares*, Prentice tells DCI Amy Silva that he agreed to meet with Burke in order to "hear him out" clear the air. However, he alleges Burke assaulted him and he responded with a single punch, causing Burke to hit his head but not lose consciousness. When he visited Burke in his bunk later to apologise, he claims he found him on the verge of dying, from what he assumed was a delayed reaction to the head injury sustained by the impact. Burke died before he could do anything, and not wanting to sully his entire career based off "one punch", Prentice confesses to planting the confiscated heroin in Burkes nose to simulate an overdose.

After admitting this, he is stood down from his command by CAPT Neil Newsome and confined to his quarters. However, upon examining the fleece Burke was wearing at the time of the assault, Silva begins to doubt that Prentice's assault was wholly the cause of his death. Upon discovering that CPO Adams is still feeling unwell, and that he tried to perform mouth to mouth on Burke, she begins to hypothesise that Burke may have also been poisoned.
Skyfire Avenue

## Trackers

***Skyfire Avenue*** is a manhua adaptation of Tang Jia San Shao’s novel of the same name, written by Zhao Ying Qian and illustrated by Zhong Shu.

## Summary

The Skyfire Avenue is a shopping street where no vehicle is permitted to get in, and each store owner is a powerful adept. Lan Jue, the greatest of the mercenaries, has secluded himself here after his wife passed away.

However, a mysterious message gets him back into the world in his third year here.

This is a world of mechas, novel powers, raging battles, stunning beauties… Come and witness someone at his pinnacle to create new legends!

## External Links

* *天火大道* at AC.QQ (Chinese)
* *Skyfire Avenue* at Webnovel (English)