The Royal Navy of Bral is a small but efficient force composed of six hammerships, armed to the teeth, eight squidships, and two lamprey ships which have been reconfigured with blunt rams. In addition there is a single vipership, and three armed tradesmen. The Navy numbers about 600 officers and men. At any given moment a hammership, two squidships, and one of the other vessels is patrolling in the immediate vicinity of the Rock. In addition, from one to four ships will be out on longer patrols or missions, often in another sphere entirely. The Navy is as strong as it has ever been and represents a force potent enough to prevent most small raids. The Imperial Elven Navy usually has one to three men o'war in port as well, and will assist the Royal Bralian Navy against any real threat. Rumors exist of an additional set of ships that are not disclosed to the court that hide among the asteroids. Some believe these rumors are just meant to make folks feel more secure about the safety of the Rock, others think this is an escape hatch for the Prince. [[The Naval Base]]