The
Fleet Admiral of the Romulan Star Navy is an appointed position, chosen and
confirmed by the Imperial Praetor and Subpraetor.
In
the RSE International, the Fleet Admiral of the Romulan Star Navy
functions as the
title suggests. S/he is responsible for the coordinating and
overseeing of the entire Romulan Star Navy.
The
current Fleet Admiral,
Delon Vor
tr'Khellian, has served as
Fleet Admiral of the Romulan Star Navy since early 2006. Before that,
he had served as the Romulan Star Navy Chief of Staff.
Bottom
Line: The Fleet
Admiral of the Romulan Star Navy
is
the top official of the Romulan Star Navy, second to no one.
The
Romulan Star Navy represents a rare constant in the dynamic and often
predictable politics of the Romulan Star Empire. The Navy and its
numerous fleets embody- perhaps more than any other element of Romulan
culture- the militant spirit that burns at the heart of D'era.
Every
Romulan serves in the military for a five-year period of time, called
Serona. After their requirement to the Star Empire is complete, many
Romulans return to civilian life and take up civilian life and
civilian careers. Those who prefer the martial life remain in the
military and become professional sailors.
The
life of a sailor in the Star Navy is an exciting one. Romulan sailors might see action along the Breen border, play cat and mouse
with Federation starships along the Neutral Zone, or bring glory and
honor to the Star Empire by subjugating a new planet. Those who show
promise reach the highest echelons, or receive transfers to one of the
Star Empire's elite units.
While
the primary missions of Starfleet remain distinctly nonmilitary
(exploration, relief, research) by contrast those of the Star Navy
assume a considerably more martial profile. The Romulan Star Navy is a
true military force in every sense, its principle missions those of
conquest, pacification, and war. As a result, much of the Star
Empire's infrastructure remains geared toward the support of the Navy
and the long term needs of Star Navy Command.
