The current state of the Royal Childarian Navy

Ensign of the RCN

The RCN has been around since the 2017 War against the Child Opposers but has been given almost absolutely no previous mention on this blog whatsoever. This post hopes to introduce this forgotten force to the public and outline its importance in Childarian history.

The RCN was founded mid 2017 on the outbreak of war with the Child Opposers, first appearing as a battleship propaganda poster advertising the RCN. A single paper boat was constructed, jokingly called the Bismarck, which became the first ship in the RCN.
Although the warship itself played no part in this war the commander of the RCN, Admiral Matthew Johnson helped with the planning of Operation Vodka.
Postwar the navy was given secondary importance and the Bismarck was scrapped after it became too squashed to float properly.
However in mid 2019 at school during a metalwork class I found the discarded hull of a half-complete wooden sailing ship toy for possible conversion. And after extensive bow modifications and the addition of gun turrets and a funnel, the ship was christened the TCS FORMIDIBLE  and made the flagship of the Royal Childarian Navy.

The FORMIDABLE served well for about a year, participating in an exercise at a local river.

However, it was mothballed and then scrapped at some point last year, leaving the RCN without a flagship (or any warships for that matter) which we intend to address at some point next year.

Despite the absence of a proper fleet, citizens employed within the navy have gone on to accomplish much, and many are important figures within our government. The RCN shall continue to be important to the DPROC and it's defence, and is still a formidable force with its capable Marine Corps.

-Jakob Morris, Military Commander in Chief

Saluez l' Enfant

AILHEIVE EXPEDITION TO GO AHEAD

 Greetings all!

I am delighted to announce that after years of inaction, the long awaited Ailheive Expedition will finally go ahead. An ideal date for the Expedition is still under consideration, but will be sorted out soon.

For the last few years, the DPROC has been in a state of inactivity, think of it as hibernation. But now we feel the time is right to make our return and we shall rebuild this great nation.

-Jakob Morris, Military Commander in Chief

Saluez l' Enfant

WE'RE NOT GONE

THE ENSIGN OF THE RCDF

 THE MILITARY OF THE DPROC REMAINS VIGILANT.

-Jakob Morris, Military Commander in Chief

Saluez l' Enfant

The Dissolution of Tablestan

Four weeks ago, Tablestan became independent from the DPROC as we were no longer capable of ruling it as a Childarian Colony. I, Jakob Morris was president of Tablestan until it's independence.
Tablestan became independent and there was much celebration. However, the only thing I think ever stopped Tablestan's collapse was the firm structure was the Childarian Government, and only one (Tablestani) year later the country collapsed.
All it's former power and influence was lost as the citizens stopped voting and began to migrate to other tables. Tablestan had lasted 6 months, seen 3 wars and multiple rulers but ultimately it's own independence collapsed the nation and the influence of The Tablestani Empire was lost.
As a result of this we will be issuing a new Tablestani Service Medal to those involved and those who assisted with Tablestani politics.

-Jakob Morris, Military Commander in Chief
Saluez l' Enfant

THE WAR AGAINST THE CHILD OPPOSERS

Monday the 5th of June - 2017
War is declared on the PROC by the Child Opposers, their leader, Greer McCarthy famously quoting:
"The Child is bad - I shall kill it."
This results in the mobilisation of many RCAF units. The Child Opposers also mobilize their air force in preparation for battle.

Tuesday the 6th of June - 2017
Two RCAF aircraft on a reconnaissance mission are attacked and destroyed by the Child Opposers, an event that will be later known as the Takitimu skirmish. The PROC vows revenge.

Wednesday the 7th of June - 2017
One of the DPROC's three "Harrier" paper planes falls into enemy hands during a flight demonstration. It was taken for evaluation and was never seen again after the war. Presumably scrapped in December 2017.

Thursday the 8th of June - 2017
The 1st battle of Taradale is fought. Resulting in 2 RCAF aircraft lost and 3 Child Opposing aircraft shot down. Plans for Operation Vodka, the sabotage of the enemy aircraft in their hangars are laid down for the 9th of June. Doing the planning are the three of the main RCDF officials, Commander in chief Jakob Morris, Admiral Matthew Johnson and Thomas I. Despite his importance, Air Chief Marshal Nate Simes does not take part in the planning or operation.

Friday the 9th of June - 2017
Operation Vodka is put into action, successfully sabotaging 8 enemy aircraft. In response the Child Opposers attack with the remaining 5 aircraft. The RCAF fights back but looses 2 aircraft. However, the air force of the Child Opposers is shattered, losing 2 aircraft and forcing the remaining 2 to surrender. It is an obvious Childarian victory, for the Child Opposers have lost the ability to fight a war now that the PROC has complete aerial supremacy.

Child Opposers losses:
2 planes destroyed
3 planes captured
8 destroyed in operation Vodka

PROC losses:
2 planes destroyed

Tuesday the 13th of June - 2017
Greer McCarthy, leader of the Child Opposers surrenders to the PROC, therefore ending the war.
Child Opposers casualties(total):
12 planes destroyed
3 planes captured
1 prisoner taken
Total: 16
PROC casualties(total)
6 planes destroyed
1 plane captured
0 prisoners taken
Total: 7

An explanation

Some may have noticed that the "Today in History" posts this year are not on the same dates as they were last year. This is because the time on this blog is a day behind. However, we are working to fix this.

-Jakob Morris, Military Commander in Chief
Saluez l' Enfant

Today in History

Two RCAF aircraft on a reconnaissance mission are attacked and destroyed by the Child Opposers, an event that will be later known as the Takitimu skirmish. The PROC vows revenge.

-Jakob Morris, Military Commander in Chief
Saluez l' Enfant