"VENTUS SAPIENTE NAVEM MEAM IMPELLIT"
The Obscuro-Duckonian Helgi Hallvarðsson Naval Academy is (at this time) the only operating micronational naval academy. You can sign up for three different courses, acquire invaluable naval and maritime knowledge and use it to build up or improve your very own micronational navy!
Courses
Each course consists of multiple different topics, covered by a video, 5 to 20 minutes long.
You will receive a link to a playlist, with all videos relevant to your course, within one week of registering.
Micro and Macronational Naval History
by Admiral Zar Antonov of Obscurium
The curriculum includes:
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-The Battle of Salamis in 480 BC
-The Fall of Constantinople in 1453
-The battle of Trafalgar in 1805
-The pacific theatre of World War Two
-The Battle of Lake Jean in 2006
-The Cod Wars
-World War One (COMING APRIL 2025)
Coast Guard and Security Guard Basics
by Commander Jan Acaali of Obscurium and Duckionary
The curriculum includes:
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-The basics of security guard duty
-Basic legal aspects
-Basic self-defense techniques
-Basics of Criminology
-Maritime Security and Safety
Basic Naval Tactics and Sailing
by Admiral Arthur de Tourneau of Duckionary
The curriculum includes:
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-Maneuvering into advantageous positions
-Strategic deployment of naval units
-Introduction to sailing and motorboats
-Basic geography
-Law of the Sea
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How it works
Step 1:
Select the course you'd like to attend (see above).
Step 2:
Sign up using the form below.
Step 3:
Receive a confirmation email from us, which included access to the course material.
Step 4:
Watch and understand the course videos within 2 Months.
Step 5:
Pass a short exam at the end of your course. If you don't pass the exam, you can try again one more time after 2 weeks.
Step 6:
After completing one course, you can sign up for another course and complete all three courses of the academy.
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Each Graduate of a course of the Helgi Hallvarðsson Naval Academy is entitled to a free digital certificate for their course and the title of Commodore 3rd Class of the Red Trident of Obscurity and of the Archducal Navy of Duckionary. After the completion of a second course, the graduate's rank will be raised to Commodore 2nd Class and subsequently to Commodore 1st Class, after completion of all three courses.
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A physical certificate for each can be obtained for 2€ (plus shipping).
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A physical medal for the successful completion of all three courses can be obtained for 5€ (plus shipping).
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Sign up today!
Interested in learning more about naval history, tactics and basic maritime knowledge? Sign up for the Helgi Hallvarðsson Naval Academy today by clicking the button below. After filling in the registration form, we will send you a confirmation email with information on how to access the course material within one week.
All courses are free of charge!
Graduates
Below are displayed the ranks, names and nationalities of the proud individuals who have graduated from the Helgi Hallvarðsson Naval Academy. The first graduates are on top, the newest at the bottom.
Commodore 1st Class Shane Hughes (Stota)
​Commodore 1st Class Bart Belteaux (Sylvestria)
Helgi Hallvarðsson
-Icelandic Coast Guard Commander (1931-2008)
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-Participated in all three Anglo-Icelandic Cod Wars
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-Nicknamed "Mad Helgi" and "Napoleon of the North" by the British
