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<p>Establishment of Imperial Republic Ship naming doctrine</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>= Imperial Republic Naval, Squadron, and Ceremonial Naming Doctrine =<br />
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== Purpose ==<br />
This document defines all approved naming conventions for Imperial Republic ships, squadrons, and ceremonial units, ensuring consistency, legitimacy, and long-term canon stability.<br />
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== Foundational Principle ==<br />
Imperial Republic units are named to express lawful authority, guardianship, and institutional continuity.<br />
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Names must not imply terror, punishment, divine right, or personal ownership of the state.<br />
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== Linguistic Standards ==<br />
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=== Primary Language ===<br />
* English (approximately 80–85%)<br />
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=== Secondary Languages ===<br />
* Spanish<br />
* French<br />
* German<br />
* Japanese (romanized)<br />
* Korean (romanized)<br />
* Chinese (romanized)<br />
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All names must use standard Latin characters with no diacritics.<br />
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== Mythological Usage ==<br />
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=== Approved Mythologies ===<br />
* Greek<br />
* Norse<br />
* Roman<br />
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Mythological names are symbolic only and must not imply divine authority.<br />
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== Ship Naming Doctrine ==<br />
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=== Battleships ===<br />
Themes: Sovereignty, defense, mandate <br />
Examples:<br />
* ''High Mandate''<br />
* ''Providence''<br />
* ''Steadfast Crown''<br />
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=== Cruisers ===<br />
Themes: Resolve, unity, endurance <br />
Examples:<br />
* ''Resolute Dawn''<br />
* ''Unbroken Line''<br />
* ''Unity Ascendant''<br />
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=== Frigates ===<br />
Themes: Vigilance, duty <br />
Examples:<br />
* ''Vigilant Star''<br />
* ''Oathbound''<br />
* ''Iron Vigil''<br />
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=== Interdictors ===<br />
Themes: Custody, boundaries <br />
Examples:<br />
* ''High Sentinel''<br />
* ''Custodian''<br />
* ''Ward of the Compact''<br />
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== Special Ships ==<br />
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=== Monarch-class Dreadnoughts ===<br />
Rules:<br />
* No living royals<br />
* Titles only<br />
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Examples:<br />
* ''First Throne''<br />
* ''Crown Eternal''<br />
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=== OVERMIND-class ===<br />
Examples:<br />
* ''Unified Mandate''<br />
* ''Concordance''<br />
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== Utility Ships ==<br />
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=== Medical ===<br />
Examples:<br />
* ''Sanctum''<br />
* ''Mercy Dawn''<br />
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=== Transport ===<br />
Examples:<br />
* ''Wayfarer Trust''<br />
* ''Open Passage''<br />
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== Royal Command Doctrine ==<br />
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=== The Phoenix ===<br />
Permanent flagship of the Supreme Ruler. Singular mythic symbol.<br />
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=== Use of the Name Stratus ===<br />
The surname Stratus is never used as a ship or combat unit name.<br />
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== Starfighter Squadrons ==<br />
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Squadrons are named for mission and professionalism.<br />
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Examples:<br />
* ''Silver Guard''<br />
* ''Iron Column''<br />
* ''Farwatch''<br />
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== Royal Units ==<br />
Examples:<br />
* ''Phoenix Guard''<br />
* ''Crown Guard Squadron''<br />
* ''Aegis Guard''<br />
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== Canon Validation ==<br />
A name is approved if it is suitable for official registries, memorials, and long-term historical record.<br />
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