Kul Tiras Navy

The Kul Tiras Navy is the major branch of the standing military of the Kingdom of Kul Tiras. It was known to once maintain the largest human fleets of the Grand Alliance and field thousands of ship-borne Marines in its defense. The Kul Tiras Navy dominated maritime warfare on the Great Sea for centuries, only recently put into question due to the losses it suffered during the Third War.

The Navy is usually led by the Lord Admiral of Kul Tiras, who also acts as the Kingdom of Kul Tiras' central ruler, who following Lord Admiral Daelin Proudmoore's demise by an Orcish skirmish on the city of Theramore is his widowed wife Katherine.

It was once boasted hundreds of ships, however many fleets and units have since been destroyed and the golden days of Kul Tiras has passed. Despite this, the Kul Tiras Navy has rebuilt and remains the dominant human naval force.

Known Vessels and Ship Classes
Note:While Common is the modern language of the Kingdom of Kul Tiras, the Navy maintains official translations for the Lord Admiral's Ship naval prefix, ship class names and certain ship names in the Tirassi Language, as a show of cultural pride.

Stormbringer-class Ship of the Line
Known in Tirassi as the Tormenta-class The Stormbringer-class ship of the line is the current in use Ship of the Line design that has since replaced the Admiral-class Ship of the Line.

In development at the time of the ill-fated Lord-Admiral's voyage to Theramore, some believe that had the Admiral waited but a year or two longer, it could have drastically changed the events of Theramore. The Stormbringer-class improves on every facet of the Admiral-class, bringing it to the modern age as one of, if not the, most dangerous classes of battleship on the ocean to date.

Hunter-class Destroyer
The Hunter-class is also known by its Tirassi terminology, Cazador-class. The Hunter-class is the main ship on the seas of the navy and has replaced the Fire-class that came before it. While developed after the Stormbringer, the improvements of the Stormbringer on the Admiral-class allowed for breakthroughs in design that ultimately led to the Hunter replacing the Fire-class entirely.

It can be equated to the Gryphon-class of Stormwind or the Glory-class of Gilneas; though the Hunter is far more well equipped than either according to some. Some Hunters have been modified for transportation, rather than war, though these are usually reserved for important voyages or key-routes, such as the new route between Boralus and Stormwind which makes use of such a vessel.

Anchor-class Frigate
Known in Tirassi as the Áncora-class. Similar in design to the Taylor-class, to the point where some have even accused either the Alliance or Kul Tiras of copying the design, the Anchor-class frigate is a versatile vessel that can serve as both a vessel of war and of transport.

More cost efficient than the Hunter-class, the Anchor-class is used primarily for patrol around Kul Tiras or for large, but non-important, cargo movement. It has largely been factored out by both the Seascaper for internal use, though it is still seen in other waters. It is a popular vessel for non-military personnel, as the Anchor-class's previous mass-use and versatile design made it a favorite for privateers and pirates alike.

Seascaper-class Transport
Known in Tirassi as the Marina-class. The Seascaper-Class Transport is the current transport in use by the Kul Tiran fleet. Sleeker, though more fit for short-distance travel than its predecessor, the Proudmoore-Class, it is used almost exclusively on Kul Tiras for transporting goods. As a result, while Proudmoores are still fielded in Kul Tiras, as time goes on, the Seascaper-class continues to replace it; with the goal of eventually phasing the class out entirely for homeland-use and replacement by the more modern schooner.

Across seas, the Seascaper-class is used, though depending on the region it may be replaced by modified versions of the Hunter-class.

Admiral-class Ship of the Line
Known in Tirassi as the Almirante-class

The base design of the famed Stormwindian Lion-class, the Admiral-class, also known by its Common terminology Admiral-class is a hulking Heavy First Rate Battleship, carrying 112 cannons and carronades. Designed just before the outbreak of the First War, the Admirals would be used as the anchor points of Tirasian lines of battle throughout the Great Wars, with the first ship of the class, the LAS Siren, serving as the flagship of Lord Admiral Daelin Proudmoore up until its destruction at Theramore just after the end of the Third War.

The ship class was phased out by the Stormbringer-class over a year following the destruction of the last Kul Tiran hold out in Durotar, Tiragarde Keep. Remaining vessels have been put into use, but have largely been destroyed and the class was thought to have been completely scuttled until the return of the Sirena, as Lady Jaina Proudmoore's flagship.

Daelin-class Destroyer
The Daelin-class Destroyer was an experimental designed ship that never fully reached height due to the Scourging of Lordaeron and the subsequent closing of Tirasian borders. Mostly found in regions that were isolated and not privy to later Tirassian design, such as the Isle of Havre, the Daelin-class has been modified and is used in several points around them. From which the later Icebreaker would draw heavy inspiration, the Daelin is somewhat behind current design and breakthroughs. As such, while it packs a significant punch, the Daelin does not move very fast.

Proudmoore-class Transport
The Proudmoore-class merchant vessel is a ship primarily designed as a cargo ship to transport goods and people over long distances. Named after the war hero Grand Admiral Daelin Proudmoore, the ship was designed in the years immediately after the Second War in order to faciliate the transport of the massive amount of raw materials and laborers required to rebuild Stormwind from the northern nations of the Eastern Kingdoms.

It continues to see use across the world even today, though Kul Tiras has largely replaced it personally with the newer Seascaper-class.

Carronade-class Destroyer
Known in Tirassi as the Carronada-class. The Carronade-class Destroyer was an innovation that followed the Blaze-class Destroyer. Capitalizing on its weight and firing power, the Carronade slimmed down the design of the Blaze-class and added plating to the vessel to make it viable. It served through the periods of the First and Third Wars; seeing its last use in the aftermath of the failed voyage to Theramore. The Carronade-class was largely factored out by the newer Hunter-class, which merged the benefits of the Hunter-class.

Fire-class Frigate
Known in Tirassi as the Fuego-class. The Fire-class Frigate was the main frigate of the Kul Tiran navy from the period of the First War to the Third War and saw its final main use during the battles near Theramore. Designed by some of the finest shipwrights Kul Tiras could find, it replaced previous models of Frigates with a stream-lined and cost effective design that ultimately saw its longlived use.

It was ultimately replaced by the Anchor and Hunter-classes in the years following the failed events of Theramore.

Wind-class Transport
Known in Tirassi as the Viento-class. The Wind-class Transport was a naval vessel designed exclusively during the Third War era. Using a schooner-type build, the Wind-class was meant for cheap and fast transportation that would ultimately be guarded not by the vessel it's self, but by escort.

Following the Third War, it was decommissioned, though the design lived on in the later made Seascaper-class vessel which ultimately accomplished similar goals; though with room for small cannons for personal defense.

Captain-class Ship of the Line
Known in Tirassi as the Capitán-class.

The Captain-class superseded the Admiral-class and was the first Ship of the Line designed by Kul Tiras as an evolution of naval-warfare. While prior naval battles were fought with frigates, the invention of this class completely revolutionized the sea-scape, and the Captain-class was subject to many improvements throughout its impressive service on the ocean. As a result of its cost, the ship of the line was almost wholly reserved for the Lord-Admiral until later innovations.

The Captain-class was eventually phased out by the innovation of the Admiral-class, an invention of Daelin Proudmoore.

Blaze-class Destroyer
Known in Tirassi as the Arder-class.

The Blaze-class Destroyer was the fore-runner to the Captain class vessel and was the largest ship known in the Kul Tiran navy for its time. The Blaze-class was susceptible to smaller ship designs, and it was known that in engagements between other maritime nations, such as Gilneas, smaller sloop-like vessels could often destroy the Blaze-class by surrounding and out foxing it.

This flaw, of being too small to be a major powerhouse, but too large to be maneuverable, led to the separate designs of the Fire-class and Carronade-class respectively, with the idea of a large powerhouse vessel eventually becoming the Captain-class.

Fleets of the Navy

 * The First Fleet (Crippled), still in active service. Stationed in Boralus. Suffered severe damage after the Cataclysm.
 * The Second Fleet (Destroyed), sunk some time during the First War. Was reportedly being rebuilt prior to the Cataclysm. Status unknown afterwards.
 * The Third Fleet (Destroyed), sunk on the coast of Khaz Modan. Previously commanded by Captain Derek Proudmoore. No word on rebuilding the third has been made, possibly out of respect for the deceased.
 * The Fourth Fleet, sunk during the conflicts in Kalimdor. Rebuilt under the command of Admiral John Dunelm.
 * The Fifth Fleet , forward deployed to Stormwind City. Currently led by Admiral Thorband Fortindun.
 * The Sixth Fleet (Destroyed), taken by Jaina Proudmoore during her exodus to Kalimdor. Destroyed during the Fall of Theramore.
 * The Seventh Fleet (Crippled), still in active service. Patrols the waters surrounding Kul Tiras. Suffered severe losses during the Cataclysm, though is reportedly still active. Currently led by Admiral Vekion Stormwater.
 * The Eight Fleet (Destroyed), sunk during the conflicts in Kalimdor.
 * The Ninth Fleet, active and patrolling the waters of Crestfall. Suffered minimal losses during the Cataclysm. Currently led by Captain Terrance Windworth.
 * The Tenth Fleet (Destroyed), taken by Jaina Proudmoore during her exodus to Kalimdor. Destroyed during the siege of Theramore Isle after defecting to Daelin Proudmoore's side.
 * The Eleventh Fleet (Crippled), taken by Jaina Proudmoore during her exodus to Kalimdor. Taken captive along with civilians they were transporting. What few remain now operate out of New Theramore on Crestfall.
 * The Twelfth Fleet (Destroyed), taken by Jaina Proudmoore during her exodus to Kalimdor. Destroyed during the Fall of Theramore.
 * The Thirteenth Fleet, still in active service. Currently led by Admiral Dyana Itheca.

Command Structure and Ranks
Note 1:These ranks and information are part of the centralised Grand Alliance Navy fanon, and are thus not required to be acknowledged by anyone.

Note 2:While Common is the modern language of the Kingdom of Kul Tiras, the Navy maintains an official list of translations for its ranks in the Tirassi Language, as a show of cultural pride.

Flag Ranks (Almirantes)

 * Lord Admiral - The ruler of Kul Tiras and commander-in-chief of the Kul Tiras Navy, the Lord Admiral of Kul Tiras heads the nations Admiralty Board, along with personally leading the First Fleet. Typically the Lord Admiral will take an active hand in the running of the navy, although during times of weak monarchs or a regency the navy has instead been headed by a senior Admiral.


 * Admiral - The commander of one of Kul Tiras' many fleets, Admirals are the senior-most officers of the Tirasian Navy aside from the Lord Admiral. All Admirals are members of the Admiralty Board, with many hailing from the nation's peerage. Unlike in other nations, noble Admirals are never referred to as "Lord Admiral [X]", as such styling is reserved for the monarch themselves.
 * Vice Admiral - Typically serving as the Executive Officers of fleets, Vice Admirals are typically tasked with the command of a subdivision of the main fleet in battle. They also serve on the Tirasian Admiralty Board, although their word carries less weight than that of full Admirals.
 * Port Admiral - Equivalent to the standard Rear Admiral rank of the Grand Alliance Navy, Port Admirals, as their name suggests, are typically the commanders of major naval ports. Port Admirals will also fill the ranks of the navy's top staff officers and, like all other Flag Ranks, sit on the Admiralty Board.
 * Counter Admiral - Serving as the Commanding Officers of Squadrons, Counter Admirals are the Tirasian equivalent of Commodores. The junior-most Flag Officers, Counter Admirals also sit on the Admiralty Board.

Senior Officers (Capitanes)

 * Ship of the Line Captain - The Commanding Officers of Ships of the Line and Flagships, Ship of the Line Captains are the most experienced Senior Officers of the Tirasian Navy and are considered to be prime candidates for Flag Rank. Ship of the Line Captains are also found commanding Flotillas of a number of smaller Corvettes.
 * Frigate Captain - Commanders of the navy's frigates and destroyers, Frigate Captains are some of the most numerous Senior Officers of the navy. Frigate Captains who show proficiency at the command of the ship will eventually be promoted to Ship of the Line Captains. They are the equivalent of a normal Grand Alliance Navy Captain.
 * Corvette Captain - Commanders of the larger Corvettes, Corvette Captains are the Tirasian equivalent to Commanders. All the Corvette Captains in a flotilla are typically place under the command of a single high-ranking individual, such as a Ship of the Line Captain.
 * Captain Lieutenant - The commanders of Transports and the smallest Corvettes, Captain Lieutenants are the most junior Senior Officers. They can also be found serving as the Executive Officer aboard largest of Battleships.

Junior Officers (Tenientes)

 * Ship of the Line Lieutenant - Typically found as the Executive Officers aboard Ships of the Line, Ship of the Line Lieutenants are senior Lieutenants who have shown themselves capable of leading large numbers of men and weaponry.
 * Frigate Lieutenant - Found commanding divisions of a Battleship's crew or as the Executive Officers of Frigates, Frigate Lieutenants are the equivalent of the standard Lieutenant rank of the Grand Alliance Navy, just as their senior counterparts are the equivalent of standard Captains.
 * Corvette Lieutenant - Found as the commanders of a Frigate's divisions or as the Executive Officers of a Corvette, Corvette Lieutenants are the Tirasian equivalent of an Ensign or Sub-Lieutenant.
 * Midshipman - Trainee and apprentice officers, Midshipmen are members of the Royal Naval Academy of Kul Tiras.

Adjutants (Ayudantes)

 * Adjutant of the Navy - The highest ranking Non-Commissioned Officer of the Kul Tiras Navy, the Adjutant of the Navy serves as the head of all sailor affairs within the navy, along with also serving as the Chief Enlisted Officer of the First Fleet. Although an enlisted rank, they are considered on par with a Port Admiral. The last known Adjutant of the Navy was killed along with Daelin Proudmoore at Theramore and it is unknown if the Admiralty Board has appointed a successor.
 * Adjutant Major - Serving as the Chief Enlisted Officer of their Fleet, Adjutants Major are the highest enlisted ranks of the navy, aside from the Adjutant of the Navy.
 * First Adjutant - Serving as the Chief Enlisted Officer of a Squadron, First Adjutants are advisers to Counter Admirals.
 * Adjutant - Unlike other Adjutant ranks, standard Adjutants do not serve as Chief Enlisted Officers. Instead, they serve as specialists aboard large ships such as Flagships and Battleships.

Petty Officers (Suboficials)

 * Chief Petty Officer - Found aboard most medium sized vessels such as Frigates, Petty Officers Major serve as the Chief Enlisted Officer for their vessel. They are sometimes known by the more direct translation of Petty Officer Major or the more archaic form of Countermaster Major.
 * First Petty Officer - Junior specialists, First Petty Officers fill much the same role as Adjutants aboard smaller ships such as Frigates. On Corvettes they can also be found serving as the Chief Enlisted Officer while on Battleships they can be found serving as an Adjutant's assistants. Like all other Tirasian Petty Officers, they are sometimes known by the older form of First Countermaster.
 * Petty Officer - Commanders of Sections, Petty Officers are the most common Petty Officer ranks in the Kul Tiras Navy. They can also be addressed as Countermaster but this is rare.
 * Mariner Major - Trainee or Junior specialists, Mariners Major can be found serving as assistants to First Petty Officers aboard frigates while on smaller Corvettes they will typically serve as the only specialist of that type aboard the ship.

Mariners (Marineros)

 * First Mariner - Typically serving as the Executive Officers of Sections or the leaders of Teams, First Mariners are experienced Mariners who are in the process of being trained for command.
 * Able Mariner - Veteran Mariners, Able Mariners are the most experienced sailors not to hold a command.
 * Mariner - The Tirasian equivalent of Seamen, Mariners are the most common members of the navy and are found in all roles.
 * Mariner Recruit - New recruits, Mariners Recruit are typically not assigned to a ship until they have completed their basic training.