Tianchao Haijing
| Tianchao Haijing | ||
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| Founded | 1619 | |
| Shangjiang | ||
| Part of | Tianchao Chuandui | |
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The Tianchao Haijing, or Imperial Coast Guard, was established as the Maritime Apollonian Customs Service (MACS) during the reign of Caudillo Trajan Myksos of the Apollonian Republic in 1619 AN with the goal of defending the coast line, to stop the smuggling activities and to allow better control over overseas trade. In contrast to the situation in Kildare where navies were personal or feudal fleets, the MACS was highly centralized. It soon began to act as an important governmental tax collection agency and information service which overtook several agencies in efficiency. In the beginning, the Gong Federation delivered most of the ships, some of which are - despite their old age - still in service. Regional differences in the organisation disappeared after several reforms by the Jingdaoese Naval officers. During the reign of the Sheng Emperor the service was quietly renamed into Haijing.
Modernization of 1673
In 1673 AN, the Chidao Emperor made it public that he had offered a contract to the Gong Shipyards to replace all vessels of the Tianchao Haijing. In a period of ten years, a total of ten corvettes and fifty patrol boats were to be delivered. The first corvette and patrol boat were launched in late 1673. They did not immediately enter into service, but were rigorously tested by both Gong Shipyards and different crews serving on the Tiancho Haijjing's older vessels.
Current fleet
What follows are the ships in active service in the Ci (5th) month of 1678 including information on planned replacements.
Luozu I "Sheng"
Patrols the Central Sea and the Gaeos Strait from its home port Sheng.
| Ship's Name | Vessel Type | Anunia Points | Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLS Ozymandias | Ozymandias Dreadnought Class | 3000 | 1619 AN | Oldest ship in service with the Tianchao Haijing |
| HLS Celestis | Gong Customs Corvette Class Mk II | 500 | 1673 AN | Replaced the ship of the same name built in 1619 |
| HLS Foley | Gong Customs Corvette Class Mk II | 500 | 1673 AN | Replaced the ship of the same name built in 1619 |
| HLS Gryphon | Gong Customs Corvette Class Mk II | 500 | 1674 AN | Replaced the ship of the same name built in 1619 |
| HLS Dusch | Gong Customs Corvette Class Mk II | 500 | 1674 AN | Replaced the ship of the same name built in 1619 |
Luozu II "Baichaitian"
Patrols the Carama Bay and North Raynor Sea from its home port Baichaitian.
| Ship's Name | Vessel Type | Anunia Points | Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLS Flavius | Gong Customs Corvette Class Mk II | 500 | 1675 AN | Replaced the ship of the same name built in 1643 AN |
| HLS Titus | Gong Customs Corvette Class Mk II | 500 | 1675 AN | Replaced the ship of the same name built in 1643 AN |
| HLS Hypatia I | Gong Customs Corvette Class Mk II | 500 | 1675 AN | Replaced the ship of the same name built in 1643 AN |
| HLS Hypatia II | Gong Customs Corvette Class Mk II | 500 | 1676 AN | Replaced the ship of the same name built in 1643 AN |
Luozo III "Shanbao"
Patrols the Antican Sea and Herrin Bay from its homeport Shanbao.
| Ship's Name | Vessel Type | Anunia Points | Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLS Ionas I | Gong Customs Corvette Class Mk II | 500 | 1676 AN | Replaced the ship of the same name built in 1637 AN |
| HLS Andreas | Gong Customs Corvette Class Mk II | 500 | 1677 AN | Replaced the ship of the same name built in 1643 AN |
| HLS Shyriath | Gong Customs Corvette Class Mk II | 500 | 1677 AN | Replaced the ship of the same name built in 1644 AN |
| HLS Carolus | Gong Customs Corvette Class Mk II | 500 | 1678 AN | Replaced the ship of the same name built in 1644 AN |
| HLS Conglacio | Gong Customs Corvette Class Mk II | 500 | 1678 AN | Replaced the ship of the same name built in 1644 AN |
| HLS Ignatia | Gong Customs Corvette Class | 500 | 1643 AN | To be replaced in 1679 AN as part of the 1673 modernisation effort (Mk III) |
Luozu IV "Xiacheng"
Patrols the river mouth of the Antya River from its home port Xiacheng.
| Ship's Name | Vessel Type | Anunia Points | Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLS MagiGARP | Gong Customs Corvette Class | 500 | 1633 AN | To be replaced in 1679 AN as part of the 1673 modernisation effort (Mk III) |
| HLS Taodosius | Gong Customs Corvette Class | 500 | 1645 AN | To be replaced in 1680 AN as part of the 1673 modernisation effort (Mk III) |
| HLS Sophia | Gong Customs Corvette Class | 500 | 1643 AN | To be replaced in 1680 AN as part of the 1673 modernisation effort (Mk III) |
Luozu V "Beidija"
Patrols the river mouth of the Camoleo River from its home port Beidija.
| Ship's Name | Vessel Type | Anunia Points | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLS Flavius | Gong Customs Corvette Class | 500 | 1643 AN | To be replaced in 1681 AN as part of the 1673 modernisation effort (Mk III) |
| HLS Titus | Gong Customs Corvette Class | 500 | 1643 AN | To be replaced in 1681 AN as part of the 1673 modernisation effort (Mk III) |
| HLS Hypatia I | Gong Customs Corvette Class | 500 | 1637 AN | To be replaced in 1682 AN as part of the 1673 modernisation effort (Mk III) |
| HLS Hypatia II | Gong Customs Corvette Class | 500 | 1637 AN | To be replaced in 1682 AN as part of the 1673 modernisation effort (Mk III) |
