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Icelander · 06-15-2019, 08:41 AM

The superyacht Penemue serves as the permanent home of the owner, eccentric billionaire and centenarian J.R. Kessler of Galveston, Texas. As a result, his household and followers also live there year round.

Kessler has a somewhat feudal attitude to long-term employees. He pays well and can be genuinely kind toward his people, up to and including scholarship funds for their children and sometimes other family. But he also expects and demands the kind of loyalty that household retainers would grant their lords. Many of Kessler's most trusted employees are the children or grandchildren of people he knew when he was younger.

And, as a feudal lord, Kessler's household also includes his household guard of men-at-arms. These people have security duties aboard the Penemue, either full-time or part-time. This list excludes the twelve men of the Monster Hunting team aboard, who are, of course, fully capable of providing security and available for onboard security duties at times.

Head of Security: Guillaume Armant (b. 1965, Paris, France). Former Gendarmerie officer who was in the GSPR between 1995-2007 and worked as a security consultant between 2007-2012.

Full-time Security
There are four full-time security personnel aboard the Penemue. I still haven't written them up, but plan to do so very soon.

Auxiliary Security
These men formerly have other duties on board the Penemue, but given their background and skills, as well as the level of trust Kessler bears them, the full-time security personnel regard them as lieutenants to the Head of Security.

Armourer: George 'Baz' Bannerman (b. September 12, 1962, Durban, South Africa). Former 22 SAS (1982-1992), son of Edward 'Ned' Bannerman, former head of Kessler's personal security. Only recently retired from being on the Penemue team of Monster Hunters.

Crew chef: Dale Johnson (b. 1975; Houston, TX). Former US Navy SEAL who lost both legs in Afghanistan. Not a haute cuisine chef, but a good fry cook and excellent barbecue man. Main duties are perimeter security, allowed in the kitchen only on sufferance by Aunty Genie. Mostly cooks for the night shift or when an away team needs a meal at odd hours.

Deck Crew
The deck crew of the Penemue all have military or security backgrounds. I still have not written up three of them, but will do so soon. Suggestions are welcome, though they need to be expert sailors, small boat operators and also able to serve as boarding crew and security.

Bosun: Clifford 'Cliff' Payne (b. 1965, San Antonio). USCG (1985-2005), retired as MCPO (E-9). Equally capable as a sailor and as a boarding team commander, a veteran of LEDET/TACLET who was the senior Chief of MSST 91104 in Houston/Galveston on retirement. Is fully capable of serving as a back-up Monster Hunter in a pinch.

Bosun's Mate: Cord 'Boats' McCall (b. March 18, 1978; Port Aransa, TX). US Navy from 2002-2011, retired as E-7, Chief Boatswain's Mate (BMC). McCall grew up the son of a charter captain for saltwater fishing and worked on his boat since he was old enough to splice a line. He's capable, stoic and unflappable. If he has hobbies or interests, other than the sea, weather, naval yarns and ensuring that Penemue is run absolutely flawlessly, he has managed to conceal such weaknesses adroitly from everyone.

Stewards:
The stewards aboard Penemue have all attended several training courses on security, close protection and emergency response. When deemed appropriate, they will wear low-profile body armor and carry concealed handguns.

First Steward: Ramon Alejo Reyes Jr. (b. October 12, 1979 in Manila, Philippines); retired Chief Culinary Specialist (CS7/E-7) from the US Navy who served two Presidents in the White House, between 2004-2012. US citizenship through his father, a former USN steward as well. Eagerly snapped up by a recruiter for Kessler when he retired from his Navy career in 2012.

Unflappable, efficient, professional and unobtrusive at all times, Reyes is almost inhumanly good at his job and is reputed to be pulling in a salary only marginally lower than the Captain, which nearly all the crew agree he is well worth, as his organisational ability and uncanny attention to detail make keeping up billionaire standards of living aboard the Penemue that much easier. Reyes is a devout Roman Catholic and a genuinely kind man.

Understeward: Trevor Stewart (b. 1968; Montego Bay, Jamaica). Has worked as yacht crew all his life, beginning as deck crew, but eventually being trained as a steward and hospitality professional. Has worked for J.R. Kessler on the Penemue since 1998. Highly competent and professional, but if he gets the sense that guests are not opposed to speaking with staff, is cheerful, friendly and somewhat more familiar than would be tolerated on many yachts.

Does not object to carrying a concealed pistol and being expected to take a longarm from the armoury in the event of an emergency, but has no military or security experience beyond seminars he has attended while working for Kessler. Actually enjoys tactical exercises, target shooting and carrying a firearm and is a decent shot. Despite being in good shape for his age, however, Trevor is not very good at hand-to-hand drills, as he doesn't want to injure anyone.

Understeward: Jefferson Spencer (b. 1976; Norfolk, VA). US Navy veteran, retired as CS1 (E-6), or a Culinary Specialist, Petty Officer First Class, in 2006. Has been employed by Kessler on the Penemue since then. Ideal, unobtrusive servant despite somewhat imposing, muscular frame (6'1" and 190 lbs.), but not management material and no cooking skills. Has a history of back problems, for which he has tried many alternative medicine treatments.

Spencer is fully qualified as a close protection specialist and before his back problems, was a highly ranked amateur judoka. He still trains every day and usually goes through the shooting exercises with the full time guards as well.

Understeward; Bianca Secada (b. 1986; Sugar Land, TX). Bianca is a very beautiful woman of Cuban-American origin and has worked for Kessler since 2012. She was in the US Navy as a Culinary Specialist between 2004-2008 and earned as Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Hilton College, University of Houston in 2012.

06-15-2019, 08:41 AM	#223
Icelander Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iceland*	Penemue Security Personnel The superyacht Penemue serves as the permanent home of the owner, eccentric billionaire and centenarian J.R. Kessler of Galveston, Texas. As a result, his household and followers also live there year round. Kessler has a somewhat feudal attitude to long-term employees. He pays well and can be genuinely kind toward his people, up to and including scholarship funds for their children and sometimes other family. But he also expects and demands the kind of loyalty that household retainers would grant their lords. Many of Kessler's most trusted employees are the children or grandchildren of people he knew when he was younger. And, as a feudal lord, Kessler's household also includes his household guard of men-at-arms. These people have security duties aboard the Penemue, either full-time or part-time. This list excludes the twelve men of the Monster Hunting team aboard, who are, of course, fully capable of providing security and available for onboard security duties at times. Head of Security: Guillaume Armant (b. 1965, Paris, France). Former Gendarmerie officer who was in the GSPR between 1995-2007 and worked as a security consultant between 2007-2012. Full-time Security There are four full-time security personnel aboard the Penemue. I still haven't written them up, but plan to do so very soon. Auxiliary Security These men formerly have other duties on board the Penemue, but given their background and skills, as well as the level of trust Kessler bears them, the full-time security personnel regard them as lieutenants to the Head of Security. *Armourer: George 'Baz' Bannerman (b. September 12, 1962, Durban, South Africa). Former 22 SAS (1982-1992), son of Edward 'Ned' Bannerman, former head of Kessler's personal security. Only recently retired from being on the Penemue* team of Monster Hunters. *Crew chef: Dale Johnson* (b. 1975; Houston, TX). Former US Navy SEAL who lost both legs in Afghanistan. Not a haute cuisine chef, but a good fry cook and excellent barbecue man. Main duties are perimeter security, allowed in the kitchen only on sufferance by Aunty Genie. Mostly cooks for the night shift or when an away team needs a meal at odd hours. Deck Crew The deck crew of the Penemue all have military or security backgrounds. I still have not written up three of them, but will do so soon. Suggestions are welcome, though they need to be expert sailors, small boat operators and also able to serve as boarding crew and security. *Bosun: Clifford 'Cliff' Payne* (b. 1965, San Antonio). USCG (1985-2005), retired as MCPO (E-9). Equally capable as a sailor and as a boarding team commander, a veteran of LEDET/TACLET who was the senior Chief of MSST 91104 in Houston/Galveston on retirement. Is fully capable of serving as a back-up Monster Hunter in a pinch. Bosun's Mate: Cord 'Boats' McCall (b. March 18, 1978; Port Aransa, TX). US Navy from 2002-2011, retired as E-7, Chief Boatswain's Mate (BMC). McCall grew up the son of a charter captain for saltwater fishing and worked on his boat since he was old enough to splice a line. He's capable, stoic and unflappable. If he has hobbies or interests, other than the sea, weather, naval yarns and ensuring that Penemue is run absolutely flawlessly, he has managed to conceal such weaknesses adroitly from everyone. Stewards: The stewards aboard Penemue have all attended several training courses on security, close protection and emergency response. When deemed appropriate, they will wear low-profile body armor and carry concealed handguns. *First Steward: Ramon Alejo Reyes Jr.* (b. October 12, 1979 in Manila, Philippines); retired Chief Culinary Specialist (CS7/E-7) from the US Navy who served two Presidents in the White House, between 2004-2012. US citizenship through his father, a former USN steward as well. Eagerly snapped up by a recruiter for Kessler when he retired from his Navy career in 2012. Unflappable, efficient, professional and unobtrusive at all times, Reyes is almost inhumanly good at his job and is reputed to be pulling in a salary only marginally lower than the Captain, which nearly all the crew agree he is well worth, as his organisational ability and uncanny attention to detail make keeping up billionaire standards of living aboard the Penemue that much easier. Reyes is a devout Roman Catholic and a genuinely kind man. *Understeward: Trevor Stewart* (b. 1968; Montego Bay, Jamaica). Has worked as yacht crew all his life, beginning as deck crew, but eventually being trained as a steward and hospitality professional. Has worked for J.R. Kessler on the Penemue since 1998. Highly competent and professional, but if he gets the sense that guests are not opposed to speaking with staff, is cheerful, friendly and somewhat more familiar than would be tolerated on many yachts. Does not object to carrying a concealed pistol and being expected to take a longarm from the armoury in the event of an emergency, but has no military or security experience beyond seminars he has attended while working for Kessler. Actually enjoys tactical exercises, target shooting and carrying a firearm and is a decent shot. Despite being in good shape for his age, however, Trevor is not very good at hand-to-hand drills, as he doesn't want to injure anyone. *Understeward: Jefferson Spencer* (b. 1976; Norfolk, VA). US Navy veteran, retired as CS1 (E-6), or a Culinary Specialist, Petty Officer First Class, in 2006. Has been employed by Kessler on the Penemue since then. Ideal, unobtrusive servant despite somewhat imposing, muscular frame (6'1" and 190 lbs.), but not management material and no cooking skills. Has a history of back problems, for which he has tried many alternative medicine treatments. Spencer is fully qualified as a close protection specialist and before his back problems, was a highly ranked amateur judoka. He still trains every day and usually goes through the shooting exercises with the full time guards as well. *Understeward; Bianca Secada* (b. 1986; Sugar Land, TX). Bianca is a very beautiful woman of Cuban-American origin and has worked for Kessler since 2012. She was in the US Navy as a Culinary Specialist between 2004-2008 and earned as Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Hilton College, University of Houston in 2012. __________________ Za uspiekh nashevo beznadiozhnovo diela!