Hann Navy
Vessels
- Light Galleys are about forty feet long, equipped with a ram and forward facing catapult. Their sailing crew (15) all have combat training and are supported by a squad (five) of marines. They are used for harbour and coastal patrols, under the command of a Lieutenant.
- Sloops of War are light sailing ships, normally brought from commercial shipyards, that have been modified to serve as Military vessels. They have a larger crew (about 50), than merchant ships, which will include marines and artillerists to serve the battery of 10x light ballistae. They are the workhorse of the navy, normally deployed as messengers, scouts and patrol vessels or to deal with small-scale local unrest. They are generally have a Lt Commander in charge.
- War Ships Fully Rigged, three masted sailing ships, sometimes referred to as Frigates, with a complement of seventy-five crew, deck mounted catapults and batteries of ballistae. They are the long arm of the navy deployed, under a Lt Commander, to send a message of strength in the field.
- Men of War are much larger sailing ships, among the largest built, and are equipped with large batteries of ballistae and catapults. They often carry a company of marines, and are the main protagonists in deep-sea, or distant, battles. With a commander in charge, they are more than a match for most other sailing ships.
- War Ships have both oars and sails, but are smaller than the great galley. They do not have a lot of space for supplies and are not good on the open seas. However, they can carry a full company of marines over short distances and, with a commander in charge, are often used to defend city harbours, as they can overcome most other vessels on the seas.
- Galleys are massive vessels powered by both oar and sail. Equipped with ballistae and catapults, they carry a company of Marines, who can be supported by a full company of fighting oarsmen. To make it worse, they are the fastest ships on the water, although they are not good in open water, and can’t carry enough supplies for long voyages. They are used to fight defensive or local wars. Under a Captain, they are probably the nucleus of a battle fleet.
Crew
Every crewmember on a naval vessel has some military training, and knows that they will be expected to fight if the ship is attacked. Note that these are 'standard' profiles, and that individuals might be a different level, have different Ability Scores and slightly different skills. Very rarely, they may even have a different class.
These crew profiles have been built without racial benefits taken into consideration.
That doesn't matter for unnamed characters, but you should personalize the stat block if you decide to name the characters. The extra skills and feats represent a mixture of their job aboard ship and their hobbies & interests . Racial Benefits . Shore uniform is generally white calf-length trousers, a blue top and a simple woolly hat. On a formal parade, they will all carry a Boarding Pike.
You might choose to distribute a few Shipmates among the seamen.
Marines
Marines are trained combatants, responsible for policing, guarding and security - they do not take any part in sailing the vessel. In battle they are responsible for the seige engines as the ships close, and storming other vessels, when ordered. They handle patrols and guard duties, both when they are ashore and afloat. When on duty, they wear Studded Leather Armour with a Cutlass at their belt. For really formal parades, they will carry a Boarding Pike as well.