Roger Berett

Biography
Captains full name: Sir Rodger Berett, 1st Earl of Stratfield Saye

Rank Held in the squadron: Earl

Career: Naval Officer

Age of joining the Navy: 12

Current Age: 33

Reason for joining the RN: Lt. General Berett wished to rid himself of his second son.

Sum up your captain’s personality and traits: Captain Berett tells things as they are, he is very much a man of action. He dabbles in trade but his true love lay in Commanding a Kings Ship

'''Captains Quote:" Dash at the First of their fellows that makes an apperiance and the campaign will be ours." -Duke of Wellington'''

Your captains aims and goals: To establish a name for himself in the West Indie's and establish a firm trading business.

Record of Achievement

 * Febuary 1720 - Saint Christopher Medal - Awarded to those reporting for duty during the first week of official release.


 * December 1719 - Military Cross - For his service and dedication to the SGS.


 * Febuary 1719 - Naval General Service Medal - Awarded to SGS members during 3 year anniversary

Background Story
Rodger Berett is the second son of Army General James Berett, 1st Baron Berett. Rodger soon fell out of favor with his father. To rid himself of his son at an early age James sent Rodger off with his friend Captain Sir Francis Ives, RN. Ives was Commander of HMS Lyida (50). Lydia was bound for the east Indies. After a rather uneventful 3 year cruise Lydia paid off. Shortly after Captain Ives took Berett to sea again in HMS Agememnon(64). This time the Agememnon stayed in home waters, allowing Berett a lot of time ashore. He made good use of his time ashore where he had met a Lady of good family. Lady Amanda Castlereigh was the Daughter of First-Lord Lord Castlereigh. After their Marraige Rodger soon passed for Lieutent, and with his new found conection he was made third of the Caligula (28). Caligula was bound for the rich shipping lanes of the West Indies. After numerous captured Indiamen, Caligula stumpled across the Spanish Treasure Fleet. The Captain appointed Berett to lead the cutting out expedtion. While Berett waiting in the inlet just North the Caligula went in to draw the fire of the shore batterys and take the eyes off the awaiting boats. Needless to say the plan worked and Berett and his men took the ship, as he was setting course to weather the headland he looked back to check to see if Caligula was joining him in his escape. As he looked a huge explosion rocked the harbour. His ship had exploded. The only thing to consolidate him was that he and his men under his direct command where the only ones to share in the prize of 250,000 pounds.

His new Father-in-Law used the event to propell Berett up the later of command, a few days after his return he was promoted Captain, and Knighted by the King. He soon set up house at Statfield Saye.

He enjoyed some further sucess at home and at sea, he eventually became an Earl far surpassing his father in rank of society.

With the Kings interest in the West Indies threatend he sent Lord Berett to join the newly formed SGS, under the direct command of Sea-Lords. There he formed the Senior Staff of the Squadrion.