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Ethalian Armed Forces; Military of Ethalia
Topic Started: Mar 9 2015, 06:21 PM (104 Views)
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High Command

Commander-in-Chief: His Majesty King Octavian I
King's Minister of Defence: Sir Lionel Ashford
Lord General of the Army: Sir Henry Monroe
Lord Admiral of the Navy: Sir Richard Goodwin
Lord Marshal of the Air Force: Sir Benjamin Harding
Field Marshal of the Special Armed Service: Lord Archibald Smythe

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The Ethalian Armed Forces form the military of the Kingdom of Ethalia tasked with the defence of Ethalia, its regional and overseas territories internally known as Crown Territories, promoting and protecting Ethalia's interests on a regional level, supporting regional peacekeeping efforts, lending military and tactical support to major Ethalian allies as required and providing humanitarian aid. They consist of; the Royal Navy, a blue and brown-water navy with a large fleet of commissioned warships, the Ethalian Army serving as Ethalia's principal land warfare branch, the Royal Air Force serving as a highly modern and technologically sophisticated air force with a diverse operational fleet made up of a combination of fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, the elite Royal Eagles territorial force and the elite Special Armed Service serving as both an elite naval marine force and an elite tactical army division.

In addition to its military presence in Catena the Kingdom of Ethalia is able to call in additional forces from its territories located outside the region. This effectively gives Ethalia a readily available auxiliary and support military force able to be deployed as required. The total troop number of this out of region military force has not been included but each branch of Ethalia's military is known to operate addition forces in the nation's out of region territories. The Ethalian Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force are collectively gathered under the 'Ethalian Armed Forces' umbrella allowing for a coordinated military response organized by overall military commanders serving on a military High Command.

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Ethalian Order of Battle

Royal Navy

- 2 Dauntless-class aircraft carriers equipped with:
- 6 squadrons of F-52 Hornet air superiority fighters (120 total)
- 2 squadrons of F-12 Tempest tactical assault fighters (20 total)
- 1 squadron of ZH-72 Osprey multi-role helicopters (20 total)
- 1 squadron of multiple role early warning/electronic warfare aircraft (20 total)

- 3 Resolute-class battleships
- 5 Constantine-class destroyers
- 5 Templar-class missile corvettes
- 6 Akali-class nuclear attack submarines
- 3 Crusader-class cruisers
- 3 Valiant-class frigates
- 2 Sebastian-class littoral combat ships
- various supply, support, minesweeping and peripheral vessels

Infantry and air support attached to a fleet:

- 3,000 troops (Ethalian Army troops)
- 200 specialist naval combat troops (Special Armed Service)
- 10 ZH-72 Osprey multi-role helicopters

It is common practice in the Royal Navy for warship classes to be named after notable monarchs or royal dynasties. The littoral combat ships attached the Royal Navy fleets are able to hold additional troops or vehicles depending on the requirements of the specific engagement. In a similar fashion to other nations the Royal Navy also operates "hunter packs" of Akali-class nuclear submarines that operate independently of the main fleet but can coordinate with the fleet as required.

Basic Structure: Fleet - Battlegroup

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Ethalian Army

A typical battalion is made up of a total of 20,000 frontline troops

- 4 infantry regiments (12,000 troops total)
- 2 armoured regiments operating a mixture of M12 Paladin, V35 Armadillo and A-22 Taurus
- 1 artillery regiment (3,000 troops total)
- 1 heavy weapons and air defence regiment (3,000 troops total)

Each battalion is accompanied by various support regiments. The Ethalian Army does not use the division identifier instead using the term 'battalion'. The Ethalian Army currently uses the Cadishi manufactured AX-13A assault rifle as its standard issue rifle with the Ethalian manufactured Balmoral A-262 combat pistol as its standard issue sidearm.

Basic Structure: Battalion - Regiment - Company - Platoon - Squad

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Royal Air Force

The Royal Air Force consists of a central command unit known as Air Command which maintains command superiority over subordinate units. The main body of the Royal Air Force is organized into three wings which are made up of four groups which are in turn made up of four squadrons. The squadron is considered the basic unit in the Royal Air Force and airmen serving in these squadrons are known to form close squadron bonds - not unlike the regimental brotherhood bonds found in the army. The wing is primarily a sub-command unit with the groups serving as the operational combat divisions. Each group is organized into four squadrons; two fighter squadrons, one bomber squadron and one support squadron. Each squadron is made up of twenty five aircraft making up a total of ninety seven aircraft per group. The Royal Air Force has a total of three hundred and eighty eight active aircraft made up of the domestically produced F-52 Hornet, F-12 Tempest and M-5 Raven. Various support aircraft also serve the Royal Air Force including the impressive VH-220 Titan transport aircraft and an assortment of reconnaissance aircraft.

Basic Structure: Air Command - Wing - Group - Squadron

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Defense doctrine and philosophy

The Ethalian Empire, consisting of Ethalia and its territories, maintains a considerable military presence by combining its regional and extra-regional military forces into a single unified military force. However, for the majority of its operations in Catena the Ethalian Armed Forces primarily uses its in-region garrison only calling in addition forces from out of region in the most dire of situations. Ethalia's extra-regional military forces are normally only called in for service when the "Motherland" is directly threatened by a major conflict which is deemed to endanger the Empire's very way of life. For the most part these extra-regional armed forces are charged with the protection of individual foreign territories and the furtherance of the Empire's interests.

Ethalia's military doctrine is not based on numbers, there are much larger armed forces in the region, but is instead centered on skill and training. The Kingdom focuses on a combination of superior training, technological adaptability and a warrior spirit that emphasizes unwavering courage and discipline on the battlefield. Soldiers of the Ethalian Armed Forces are regionally and globally famous for their almost unmatched skill in battle, their extremely advanced training and their fierce warrior spirit that sees them surge ever onwards to greater acts of battlefield courage. An Ethalian surrender has become so rare that foreign armed forces have begun using it as a metaphor for an extremely unlikely event. Once he has enlisted every Ethalian soldier is trained to see himself as a warrior and a noble defender of the Empire above all else which has resulted in Ethalian soldiers continuing the fight when all others have given up. Every Ethalian soldier is trained to do his duty whether that be serving on the frontlines, working in the supply services or performing standard base duties - it is an honour to serve the Empire! As charged by the King himself every Ethalian soldier, no matter what rank he might hold, must be ready to pick up his weapon to serve in active combat. There is no such thing as a strictly "desk position" in the Ethalian military - every man must be ready to fight at a moment's notice.

While its armed forces is smaller many of the its closest neighbours Ethalia is still able to put a considerable number of soldiers on the field when combining its regional and extra-regional forces in its time of need. But, like the nearby Commonwealth, Ethalia has a talent for and an enjoyment of making use of "force multipliers" to increase its impact and threat on the battlefield. Sophisticated technology and firearms matched with extremely advanced training make the Ethalian military one of the finest in the region. Ethalian military forces have also been known to incite rebellion in an enemy force and create uprisings among an enemy populace to secure "foreign auxiliaries" thus bolstering its fighting force. In addition to this tactic of using an enemy's public against it Ethalia has also been known to use its immense national wealth to recruit large numbers of mercenaries meaning that while the Ethalian military itself may be relatively small by regional standards the auxiliaries recruited in wartime dramatically swell its ranks. Ethalia also employs sophisticated military communications to link every soldier which command meaning that Ethalian military forces in the field are able to operate as a single cohesive force with deadly efficiency. Moves to counter the ever increasing advancements of the Commonwealth military have seen Ethalia launch its own surveillance satellites linked to the TEMPLAR military super-computer and intelligence gathering equipment. This system is then connected to military commanders in the field allowing them to see the battlefield stretched out before them.

The TEMPLAR super-computer was created to counter the Commonwealth's UNITY super-computer and was designed from highly advanced technology secured from an "unspecified source" which has spawned conspiracy theories aplenty. TEMPLAR is a secret that the Ethalian military guards very closely though rumours of its existence have filtered through into the general public. The military has reacted to a popular conspiracy that it has reverse engineered alien technology with amusement - the truth is that TEMPLAR is entirely human in origin. Ethalian defense doctrine states that Ethalia and its territories be ready to mobilize for war within at least 72 hours and be able to deploy forces anywhere in Catena within 48 hours. The Ethalian military prides itself on being able to keep pace with its Commonwealth rival despite the latter's greater size. A popular Ethalian service saying states "We don't need numbers to win a war."
Edited by Ethalia, Jun 24 2015, 06:44 PM.
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Ethalian security and intelligence services

Ethalia has extremely highly trained and dedicated security and intelligence forces. The security and intelligence services are broken down into three branches; the Royal Eagles, Royal Guard and the Royal Intelligence Service (RIS). Though they also serves as an elite military tactical division the Special Armed Service also handles security for Ethalia and its territories. The Royal Guard serves as a private security force charged with the protection of royal personages and all governmental buildings. The Royal Intelligence Service is responsible for all Ethalian intelligence operations both at home and abroad.

Each branch maintains a presence in Ethalia's territories in addition to the "Motherland".

Royal Eagles

Diplomatic Security Division - Responsible for the security of Ethalian embassies and the Ethalian World Assembly mission. Also responsible for protecting Ethalian diplomats traveling abroad.

Military Security Division - Responsible for ensuring the security of intelligence and military facilities. Charged with operating as a "military police" to settle disputes in the military and to prosecute infringements of military regulations.

Homeland Security Division - Responsible for the security of the homeland covering everything from counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency to monitoring known or potential domestic threats.

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Royal Guard

Royal Protection Division - Responsible for the protection of the King and members of the Royal Family at all times while in public and private. Provides elite personal bodyguards tasked with accompanying the King and members of the Royal Family at all times. Members of the Royal Guard are trained in all forms of combat and are prepared to lay down their lives to protect their King if necessary.

Royal Security Division - Responsible for the security of all royal dwellings and offices. Oversee all equipment, personnel and items in the vicinity of the King or the Royal Family. Charged with screening individuals, foreign delegations and foreign leaders prior to an audience with the King or a member of his family.

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Royal Intelligence Service (RIS)

Domestic Intelligence Division - Responsible for intelligence, counter-terrorism and counter-espionage activities within Ethalia and its territories.

Foreign Intelligence Division - Responsible for intelligence, counter-terrorism and counter-espionage activities outside Ethalia and its territories.

Military Intelligence Division - Responsible for military intelligence activities and for monitoring the military itself.
Edited by Ethalia, Mar 27 2015, 05:27 PM.
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The Code of Honour

The Ethalian Armed Forces follows a rigid Code of Honour which is roughly comparable to the concept of chivalry. Like other military forces in the region the Ethalian military follows this code very closely with all military officials, staff, personnel and soldiers expected to adhere to the Code of Honour at all times while carrying out their duties with the highest standard of honour, humanity and integrity. This "Code of Honour" has been linked to a similar code followed by the Commonwealth military but in truth it developed independently and any similarities are the result of common military ethics.

All Ethalian military personnel, whether on active duty or in reserve, can be punished under the code and its articles. A violation of the Code of Honour is taken as a very serious offence and punishments are assigned depending on the severity and nature of the violation. The code does not apply to royal officials who are governed by a separate code as set out by His Majesty the King. But the Code of Honour as used by the military is wide regarded as a set of ethical rules to which all Ethalians should aspire.

Principles of the Code of Honour;

Loyalty - The men and women of the Ethalian Armed Forces are expected to be completely loyal to the King, the Kingdom of Ethalia, and the Ethalian Empire. They must not do anything that potentially aids the enemies of Ethalia and her Empire, or weaken, subvert, encourage sedition, or otherwise harm the Kingdom.

Respect - The men and women of the Ethalian Armed Forces are expected to show full and proper respect and decency to all sapient beings, and must treat these sapient beings respectfully and equally in all things. Though not strictly enforced Ethalian soldiers are also required to show respect to soldiers from a foreign nation that is an ally in war time - this addition is more casual than expected.

Integrity - The men and women of the Ethalian Armed Forces are expected to act with the highest level of integrity and honesty. Personnel must not engage in deception or aid anyone engaging in deceptive acts, except where such activities are carried out by royal decree or for legitimate intelligence purposes necessary for the preservation of the Kingdom and her Empire, her allies or friendly states.

Restraint - The men and women of the Ethalian Armed Forces must act with restraint and self-control at all times whether in a combat or non-combat role. They must not partake in acts of excessive aggression or other excessive acts without legitimate cause.

Compassion - The men and women of the Ethalian Armed Forces are expected to show humanity and benevolence; though the Kingdom defends its own interests first it also seeks to strengthen others, to protect the weak or those who cannot protect themselves and to aid those in need. Oppression shall have no part in the actions of any military personnel and the Kingdom shall oppose any military oppression of a nation or people.
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