"The Imperial Coast Guard currently sits teetering on the edge of a precarious precipice: should it lean one way it would stay a completely militarized force serving only half of the potential that is open to us, or lean the other and embrace all that it can do for the protection and service of the Falleen people. In its current state the Imperial Coast Guard only has two missions: to provide coastal defense in times of war and to be the Empire's maritime law enforcement. Day in and day out our Coast Guardsman take to the sea to complete their missions, however, our Guardians are growing discontent with the way of things. They see situations where they would fit perfectly into, such as maritime search and rescue and ice breaking operations, and wish they could actively take up the reigns and lead those operations. As such the administrative staff of the Imperial Coast Guard has set forth this proposal: to expand the missions of the Imperial Coast Guard to include Maritime Search and Rescue, Ice Operations, and Marine Safety. With the inclusion of these missions the Imperial Coast Guard may continue to live up to its motto and be always be Semper Paratus."
- Speech given by Viscount René Rémond II, Commandant of the Imperial Coast Guard, and Minister of Military affairs before Parliament.
The Imperial Coast Guard Missions Act of 550 AER[]
Be it enacted by His Imperial Majesty Emperor Vinther III, with the advice and consent of the Imperial Parliament, the following:
I. The Imperial Coast Guard shall have its missions expanded to fit with the developing needs of maritime safety to include: Ice Operations, Maritime Search and Rescue, and Marine Safety.
II. Each new mission of the Imperial Coast Guard shall be described as such:
- - Maritime Search and Rescue: The Coast Guard shall conduct operations to minimize the loss of life, injury, property damage or loss by rendering aid to persons in distress and property in the maritime environment.
- - Ice Operations: The Coast Guard shall conduct icebreaking services to assist vessels and communities in emergency situations and facilitate essential commercial maritime activities in Falleen waters.
- - Marine Safety: The Coast Guard shall conduct operations to enhance Marine Safety systems, knowledge, and processes in order to be more effective and efficient in promoting safe, secure, and environmentally sound maritime commerce.
Signed,
Imperial Chancellor Letho Bonhart
Viscount René Rémond II, Commandant of the Imperial Coast Guard, Minister of Military Affairs
Endorsed By:
Chief of Staff Bryce Kaldwin, Commandant-General Central Command, KW, KVII, MI, and MV.
The Lord Fleet Admiral, Deputy Chief of Staff, KV and MA.
Rear Admiral The Lord Belmonte, Baron of San Padua