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Title: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on January 15, 2015, 04:25:43 AM

It has taken me 3 months to write this one chapter - life as a busy man has its limits.  Fans of the Kapteyn Universe may recognize many of the ship classes presented here.

Enjoy the new story.

FACING THE PAST
An Alternate Universe Setting of the BattleTech Universe

Part 1: Revelations

Chapter 1
New Dallas-Pecos LaGrange Point
1st of August, 3049

“Are we invited?”  Asked the Admiral.

“Considering what Davion might be revealing, would it matter now anyway?”  Answered General Jamie Wolf with a smile, looking through the clear viewing panel in the quiet and nearly empty forward observation deck, across the vista of stars and WarShips spread before him at the LaGrange Point.

“Probably not, considering that the war book has no idea what those ComStar WarShips are.  They mass at least a million tons, but I have never seen their like before.” 

Upon their appearance at their designated arrival point, the Wolfs Dragoon Aegis-class WarShip WDS Alexander had been hailed by the CSS Jupiter and told in no uncertain terms to behave itself and obey all ComStar orders.  Since the moment of their arrival and over the hour’s transit time since, the larger Jupiter had rode shotgun on the Alexander, as a perplexed Dragoon Fleet Admiral Issola Chandra had endeavoured to learn all he could about the vessel.  What was even more surprising was that standing herd over the assembled fleet of the Successor Lord’s personal WarShips, and those of the lesser states, were an additional four large WarShips of the same class as the Jupiter, one of which had identified itself as the CSS Mars.

A woman’s voice spoke from behind the Admiral and General Wolf, “I have never had much time for your stellar adventures Issola, but in our present situation, I am more than a little interested to see who is here.”  Natasha Kerensky moved between Jamie and Issola, wearing a simple light blue Dragoon jumpsuit, which matched that worn by the General, though the Admiral wore a semi-dress uniform, as was his want.

“And what would the esteemed lady of dirt side death wish to know from a sled driver?”  Issola asked with a wry smile, which elicited a chuckle from Jamie, who shrugged his shoulders and turned his attention to the view.

“That.” Stated Natasha, waving her arm in the general direction of the WarShips before them, as if the gesture would suffice for an explanation.

“That what Natasha?  There is rather a lot out there and I would prefer to work off specifics rather than your usual “make it up as you go along style.””  The Admiral asked, delivering the comment in a somewhat condescending tone, though all knew the Admiral and Natasha got along well, despite their different professions and manner.

Natasha Kerensky gave the smirking Admiral a flat stare before answering, “Who is who and what is what out there.  I assume most are battle wagons, lordly egos being what they are and all, but the specifics of what ship is what and whose eludes me Admiral.”

“My dear Colonel, it would be my pleasure to instruct you.”

“Of course it would.”  Natasha answered with a grin of her own.

“Well then,” began the Admiral, “let us begin your instruction.”  Jamie Wolf seemed to cock and ear slightly, but otherwise seemed oblivious to his two officer’s banter.

“Those two identical beasts nose onto us with the fist and sun on their bow, are two of the Federated Commonwealth’s new Mjolnir-class Fast Battleships, truly dangerous vessels combing speed, firepower and a massively thick armour belt.  From their signature,” the Admiral pointed to one then the other, “they would be the FCS Sword and Sun and the FCS Iron Fist, the Fleet Flagships of the Federated Suns and Lyran Fleet Commands.”

Natasha snorted and sneered at the same time, “Somewhat hubristic names for such expensive toys.”

The Admiral shrugged, “No more than many others and the Mjolnir is second only to our brethren’s Leviathan-class in power.  Still, the FCN has gone for rather grandiose names for the class.  The others in service are the Davion, Steiner, Invincible and Federated Commonwealth, the latter being the FCN Fleet Flagship over New Earth.”

“Still stupid names.” Muttered Natasha.

“Of course.” responded the Admiral, before continuing “Broadside to our own bow is a Free Worlds Thera-class Battle Carrier.  Her class is the largest carrier commissioned since the old SLS Enterprise.  Overall, her fighters give her more offensive capability than the FCN ships, but her ability to take damage is less than two thirds that of the Mjolnir-class.  We think she is the FWLS Santorini, but I can’t be sure, as she is being devilishly quite.”

Natasha said nothing, so the Admiral continued as he pointed upwards, “The vessel about five kilometres above all the others, that is the DCS Black Pearl, the Luthien-class Battleship that is the personal flag vessel of the Coordinator.  Apparently the DCA thinks itself superior to the other fleets and refuses to enter a parking level with the other WarShips.”  The Admiral chuckled, as did General Wolf “It is giving the ComStar fleet controllers fits, but they can’t do much about it except park the CSS Mars right across the Black Pearl’s bows at point blank range.”

“Stupid snakes and their honour.  Their fleet’s not that good, you proved that yourself in the 4th War and again on 3039”

“Why thank you Natasha.”  The Admiral responded with a huge grin, I had rather thought you hadn’t noticed.”

“Well, it’s hard to focus on a fight when megatons of snake ships keep raining from the sky.”  Natasha’s response drew a laugh from the others.

“My deepest apologies Colonel, I’ll try to be more considerate next time.”

“See that you do.”  Natasha changed track, “What is that long sexy ship to the rear of the League ship?”

The Admiral turned his head to the right to look, “Ah, that would be the CCS Jade Phoenix, lead ship of her class and the replacement for the ancient Du Shi Wang-class Battleships.  The Capellans have really outdone themselves with the Jade Phoenix-class, considering the state of their economy and yards.  Of all the Battleship classes in service, I’d rank her fourth behind the Leviathan, Mjolnir and Taurian Meteor.”

Natasha looked sharply at Issola, “Better than that Drac boat?”

“Well yes,” the Admiral cocked his head towards the DCA WarShip, “The Luthien I would rank sixth, behind the Thera, however, DCA crews are the most well trained, led and proficient of the Inner Sphere’s major navies, so they often make their WarShips appear better ship to ship.”

A wry smile crossed Natasha’s face, “Then what does that make you?”

Without a hint of arrogance, the Admiral answered, “Better than the best.”

Natasha nodded, “Who else is here?”

The Admiral pointed to a smaller vessel, “That there is the HMRS Rasalhague, a Kirashima R-class Cruiser.  Not a bad modification, though she has limited endurance.  For my money, the Rasalhagians crews are better than the DCA, even than the Taurians I would think.”  Natasha seemed surprised, but before she could say anything, the Admiral continued, “The Royal Rasalhague Navy took the basis the DCA left them with when they cut the Republic loose and saw perfection in their fleet as the best guarantee of their safety.  They showed it when they slapped Oberon about in 3039.  Hell, they took down Battleship with a Cruiser and you need to be very sharp to pull that off.  Of all the ships here, that’s the one, bar maybe the Taurian Battle Cruiser, that could kill us the fastest if we did something hinky.”

“Wonders will never cease.”  Natasha crossed her arms whilst staring hard at the cruiser.

“No different from Clan Mongoose really.”  This came from General Wolf, who had turned his head towards his counterparts.

“I suppose so.” Was Natasha’s response.

“Yes, very much so, “ Said the Admiral ,”and in contrast to the St. Ives vessel and navy.  They have never gotten it together with their fleet, despite launching a new Cruiser class.  That old Du Shi Wang over there, the SICS St. Ives really is past her prime.”  All three looked towards the St. Ives ship, sitting as it was on the Federated Commonwealth vessel’s starboard side, pointed slightly away from them.  It seemed dull and lacked the new paint that the other ships present sported.

“Pity, I always hoped that St. Ives might prove more of a bane for the Capellans than it has.”  Natasha looked thoughtfully at the St. Ives vessel.

“They do have the 300 BattleMech Divisions of the AFFS at their back,” Said General Wolf, “That always counts for something.”

“It might do, but we could take them with our five Divisions, or even ravage them with Zeta Brigade and my Wolf Spider Regiment if we really wanted.  Davion should just annex them and be done with it.”

Admiral Chandra smiled, “Ever the diplomat Natasha.  Should I continue?”

“Please.”

“Very well.  The WarShip behind and a little below the Capellan is the TCS Jean Bart, a Richelieu-class Battle Cruiser and third in her class.  I am not surprised that TCS Meteor is not here, but she is tied to Taurus and rarely leaves that system, let alone the Hyades Cluster.  Besides, the Taurians have always preferred mobile Battlecruiser warfare to that of the larger slugging match of the line-of-battle.”

No response came from either listener, so the Admiral went on, “The vessel behind the Taurian is a Magistracy Athena-class Cruiser, though I don’t know who she is yet, her systems are at dead quiet.  Her presence here also goes someway to proving the rumour that the Magistracy Union-class Pocket Battleship really is a disappointment, considering how new it is.  The story is, if it can be believed, that the Canopians plan to sell the MCS Union and start again.”

“Who would by it?” Asked Natasha.

“We are.” Stated the Admiral shortly.

“We are?”  Natasha directed this at both men.

Jamie nodded and the Admiral explained, “With all the naval expansions lately and improvements in ship design, our old Star League vessels are not up to the task and are just too old to keep going as the sharp edge of the Dragoon aerospace support arm.  We can offer much to the Canopians for their ship, upgrade it over Outreach and it provides a strong base for any future acquisitions.  We can sell our old vessels off to smaller powers and then see if we can purchase from some of the Successor State reserve fleets.  We still won’t match them ship for ship, but we will close the gap and our skill will make us equal or better, just as it did in the Fourth War.”

“Maybe I should actually read your naval briefing instead of using them to fight insomnia next time.”

“That would be appreciated Natasha, but it would have provided you the background as to why I want that ship and some from the Davions.”

Natasha focused her shrewd eyes on the Admiral, noting he change in his tone.  “I expect you see great advantage for us?”

“I do.” Answered the Admiral, “However, there is more to it than meets the eye.  By assisting the Canopians develop a new class to replace their Union, we get a brand new ship we can turn into something entirely different over Outreach.  We can do the same with Davions and their retiring Davion II’s, most of which are centuries younger than our vessels.  My proposal would be to assist in making a Davion IV-class and using five Davion II’s to make something far more useful to the Dragoons.  Costs are limited and further offset by seeling the other vessels to small states desperate for shipping, like the Marians, Illyrians or Lothian League.  The General has already approved of the overall concept and this gathering here over Terra may serve as something of a catalyst for us.  Did I mention what we are thinking naming the Union if we could get her?”

This last was addressed to General Wolf who shook his head, “No Issola, you did not, but no need to name dreams.”

“No dreams General,” answered Issola, “naming a plan would be more precise.  I would like to name any new flag vessel the WDS Joshua Wolf.”

Both Jamie and Natasha turned to look hard at the Admiral, both unable to say anything for a moment.  Finally the General spoke, “A most appropriate name Issola, here is hoping your plans come to fruition.”

“Seyla.”  Natasha laid a hand on the Admiral’s shoulder, “Thank you Issola, I could not think of a more fitting tribute.”

“Neither could I.” said the Admiral as Natasha removed her hand from his shoulder, “If I can make it all happen, I plan to name the other five vessels the Shostokovitch, Dumont, Korsht, Arbuthnot and Yukinov.”

Both of the other officers nodded in unison, indicating their thoughts on the matter.

After a pause, the Admiral spoke up, “Back to the task at hand then.  The Cruiser off the St. Ives port bow is the OAS Pitcairn, one of the Alliance’s Dart-class Light Cruisers.  I have always liked the Dart and despite its age, the Periphery navies have continued to upgrade its systems over the years and there are fourteen in service across four navies.  Just of her bow is one of the more remarkable vessels of recent years.  That little Destroyer there is the WPS Prince of Wales, one of the eleven Prince-class Destroyers that Wynn’s Protectorate has managed to design and build since seceding from the Outworlds Alliance in 3030.”

Natasha lent forward and tapped the forward view screen, “Who would have thought that the Alliance would militarise and fragment the way it has 30 years ago?”

“Not many,” said Issola, “but then much has changed.  A good thing too, as her main rivals are off the League’s ship’s starboard quarter.”  The Admiral gestured to another of the Cruiser sized vessels in the group.  “The Mican Star Empire has sent one of their Quixote-class Frigates, the MSES Imperious.  Not that it’s that impressive, but it is the line class of their nasty little squadron.”

Natasha laughed and Jamie eventually joined her once he realised what she was laughing at, “You always did have a dark spot of spite for the little Mican Empire.”

The Admiral sniffed, “They are no better than heavily armed pirates, much like those thugs from Oberon who still think Amaris was misguided, rather than evil.  That’s their disgrace of ship beyond the Rasalhagians, the OCS Oberon V, and beyond it the Rim Collection’s RCS Rimshield, both renamed knock offs of the Stefan Amaris-class Battleship.  At least the rimmers have the good sense to disown the Usurper.”

“Oberon V?  Odd choice, considering where their capital is.” Stated Natasha.

The Admiral shook his head, “No, not really.  Ever since 2786, the Confederation has had an OCS Oberon, this just happens to be the fifth vessel named so.  It is quite young too, as the Oberon IV was the ship the RRN shot up with only a Cruiser.  Ah, what a terrible day to be a Usurper supporting pirate Admiral that must have been.”  This last was said with a sarcastic and wistful turn.

“You’ll get over it Issola.”  Natasha said smiling.

“Perhaps.  Well, last but not least, at the far side of the pack you would recognise the lines of a Kimagure-class Pursuit Cruiser, the SLS Vanguard.  The old Star League Protectorate has managed to build a few of these and made good use of them whilst keeping Lyran and League interest along their Periphery near Circinus to a bare minimum.”

“Thankyou Admiral, as always your over extensive knowledge of minutiae has proven a useful way to waste a half hour.”

“One day Natasha, I’m going to be inaccurate with orbital support and you are going to wish you were more polite to the senior service.”  Before Natasha could respond, the Admiral turned to General Wolf, “We will be parked soon General and I’ll await your orders for the landing, but I expect that ComStar will be fairly restrictive on who departs for the surface, when and by what path.  In the meantime I plan to pry every secret from those ComStar vessels sitting around us that I can.”

“I am sure you are right about the landings and get all you can, ComStar has changed for the worse and we need to know what they are capable of.  Have the escort party ready to move at 15 minutes’ notice and then get yourself ready to accompany Colonel Kerensky and I to the surface.“

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: MechRat on January 15, 2015, 09:04:39 AM

A good start Blacknova!  8) You have my curiosity piqued and I'm looking forward to more.

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on January 15, 2015, 03:16:28 PM

Map of the AU.

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Kwic on January 15, 2015, 09:36:07 PM

damn you for starting another project for me to read!

Any chance of getting my map set up still?

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Dragon Cat on January 15, 2015, 10:32:37 PM

Nice naval start sounds interesting

Nice map too

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on March 14, 2015, 07:36:59 PM

Had little chance to write more than a page of Chapter 2, so I'll start posting some of the background material.

Federated Commonwealth Navy
The Federated Commonwealth Navy (FCN) is the largest, most balanced, and well-supported fleet in the Inner Sphere.  Its ability to dominate any one rival and its plans for future expansion have led to the beginnings of a naval arms race and a slew of new WarShip designs and fleet revolutions over the last decade.  The fate of this large fleet will surely determine the future of the Inner Sphere

Historical Overview of Succession Wars Actions


1st Succession War 2786 – 2821

As with all the navies involved in the 1st Succession War, both the Lyran Commonwealth Navy (LCN) and Federated Suns Navy (FSN) were brutalised by the fighting.  Expanding to 496 and 408 hulls respectively by 2786, both fleets had reached their zenith.

The 1st Succession War was a savage conflict and tore the heart out of both fleets.  By 2821, the LCN was reduced to 117 vessels.  The LCN had managed to launch another 406 ships during the war, though by the war’s end, production had fallen from twenty ships per year to less than three.  Total losses for the LCN were 785 ships, a staggering number and the most lost by any navy in any war in interstellar history.

The FSN had only ninety-five ships in service by the end of the war, despite launching an additional 339 hulls.  Battles like Cholame had been bloodbaths that had broken the back of both navies and the incessant conflict and use of nuclear weapons had allowed neither fleet the chance to recover.  The FSN lost 652 WarShips over the course of the thirty-five years of the 1st Succession War, deeply scarring the psyche of all those involved.

2nd Succession War 2830 – 2864

Neither navy had much of a chance to recover before the 2nd Succession War began, with the Lyran yards managing to get their damaged vessels into fighting shape and launch another eighteen ships.  A similar story played out in the Federated Suns, where seventeen new ships launched and the damaged line of battle made war ready.

At the outbreak of the 2nd Succession War, the LCN possessed 135 ships of war, where the FSN could call upon 112.  Though these fleets were now well experienced and outfitted with vessels that had been both tested and modified for all-out war, the ongoing brutality of the 2nd Succession War left both navies little more than scattered pickets and wrecked hulks by 2864.

The LCN was reduced to sixteen active vessels, despite launching an additional sixty-four ships during the war, whereas the FSN had only eight active ships, the fewest of any major navy, after launching sixty-three more WarShips during the course of hostilities.  The battles of Tikonov and the savage fighting on both borders cost the FSN dearly.  The LCN however, saved its major losses for the massive engagement over Hesperus II against the Draconis Combine Admiralty (DCA) in 2853.  Hesperus II was the largest naval engagement of the 2nd War on any front, where forty two DCA ships were annihilated by the smaller Lyran fleet of twenty seven heavier vessels.  However, only three LCN ships survived the battle, with the last of their Tharkad-class battleline falling during the fighting, including the LCN flagship LCS Invincible.

The LCN ended the war having lost another 183 ships, where the FSN lost 167.  The losses suffered in both wars to date had totalled nearly 1,000 for the LCN and over 800 for the FSN.

3rd Succession War 2866 – 3025

During the Star League era build up, the LCN was launching nearly two ships a month however, over the course of the 3rd Succession War, the rate of construction would fall to little better than a ship per year, thought this rate increased during the 31st Century.  Similar issues beset the FSN, with the size of the fleet slowly growing, as new construction barely managed to keep ahead of losses.

The LCN ended the 3rd Succession War with 102 WarShips in service, having built 203, but lost 117 over the course of 159 years of ongoing engagements.  The FSN saw a similar recovery, as the yards produced 219 new ships, of which 143 were lost, leaving the FSN with eighty-four vessels in 3025.

As part of Hanse Davion’s plans to revamp the war fighting methodologies of the AFFS, the FSN and later the LCN, though Katrina Steiner, he began to experiment with larger fleet tactics in support of massed Regular Corps Teams (RCT’s).  This return to larger fleet unit organisation and combined arms operations would change the face of the Inner Sphere during the 4th Succession War.

4th Succession War

The LCN surged across the border into the Draconis Combine in 3028 and scored numerous victories, the largest of which was over the worlds of Buckminster and Dromini VI.  Over Buckminster, the LCN destroyed six DCA vessels for the loss of two LCN and over Dromini VI, eight were destroyed for the loss of five.  Eight other ships were lost along the front and six further DCA vessels destroyed as the LCN took the initiative and held it.

The League front saw several naval skirmishes, but the losses for both sides were confined to the Battle for Castor in 3029, where two Lyran Fleets, totalling thirty-one WarShips faced off against a League Battle Fleet of twenty-seven ships.  The League lost nine vessels and had fourteen more severely damaged, destroying six Lyran vessels in return, with the damaged League ships only escaping due to the LCN Admiral’s inexperience with such large fleets.  This victory was one of the major reasons for Janos Marik’s panicked withdrawal from the Terran Corridor.

The end of fighting saw the Commonwealth with eighty-one active vessels, having lost twenty one to enemy action.  However, the LCN’s actions in support of the LCAF’s drive into the Combine brought a new sense of accomplishment and pride to the fleet.  The LCN had destroyed thirty-one enemy WarShips, including two Oberon Confederation Navy (OCN) vessels over Steelton during the OCAF’s abortive attempt to capitalise on the fighting.

The FSN was not as successful as the LCN during the 4th Succession War, as its focus on the Capellan Confederation Navy (CCN) left it open to strikes from the DCA.  The fighting against the CCN was decided in five pivotal engagements, which decimated the CCN and gave the FSN mastery of the Capellan border.  The Battles of Tikonov (3028), Keid (3029), Sarna (3029), New Aragon (3029) and Sian (3029) cost the CCN thirty one lost ships between them with another eleven lost to other FSN actions.  The fighting saw the FSN loose only seven ships to the CCN, retuning a loss ratio of six-to-one.

The Draconis front was a different story for the FSN, where only the actions of the Wolf Dragoons squadron help redress the one sided losses.  The DCA destroyed nine FSN WarShips and lost only four itself, all of those to actions against the fleet of the Dragoons.  Though losses were light, the psychological advantage the DCA gained over the FSN, where it comprehensively outmanoeuvred its foe, would come back to haunt the FSN in 3039.

The conflict’s end saw the FSN with sixty-eight operational WarShips, having lost a total of sixteen WarShips to enemy action and having claimed forty two enemy vessels destroyed (forty six if the Dragoon’s numbers are counted).

War of 3039

The War of 3039 saw the first actions of a united Federated Commonwealth Navy (FCN), which unified faster than the AFFC, but had only just completed its reorganisation in late 3038, four years behind schedule.  The issues of command and control, logistics and fleet tactics had not been resolved and the bugbear of DCA strike groups to the Draconis March squadrons remained, along with an arrogance in the former LCN over its newfound abilities.

The FCN entered the War of 3039 with 177 active hulls, having launched twenty-eight new ships since the end of the 4th Succession War.  However, little had been done to integrate the ships of the two progenitor navies and the FCN looked more like a rebadged LCN and FSN who were still deciding on which way to point their ships.

The War of 3039 was a rude awakening for the FCN admirals, as Lyran overconfidence, the trepidation of the Davion Admirals in the Draconis March and the rejuvenated and excellently led DCA struck blow after blow against the allied fleets.  Forty-three FCN WarShips were lost in the conflict, a staggering number, with the defeat over Vega breaking the back of the Skye based 2nd Battle Fleet, where fifteen of the 2nd Battle Fleet’s eighteen ships were lost.  Eleven DCA ships were destroyed, as where a CCN vessel and two Free Worlds League Navy (FWLN) ships involved in raids.

By the end of fighting, the FCN strength was 134 WarShips forcing it to undertake a brutal assessment of its tools and methods.  The review would lead, along with the overall economic recovery in the Inner Sphere, to the beginning of an accelerated program of WarShip construction within the FCN.

3040-3050 Expansion

The period from 3040 has seen the FCN add forty-five new hulls to its order of battle, bringing its total strength to 213 vessels, with 179 active WarShips and thirty-four reserve hulls.  The FSN has been brutal in determining which ships to keep in production and is progressively retiring older vessels, no matter what the damage to either nation’s pride.  These decisions have made and driving towards a 600-ship navy by 3100 a practical reality and have driven every other nation to outline expansion plans and accelerate building programs.  The structure of the navy will eventually be one of Lyran based heavy designs, with lighter Davion designs working as escorts, providing the Federated Commonwealth with 10 balanced fleets over the course of the next 50 years.

Federated Commonwealth Future Standard Fleet (FCNFSF) – 510 Ships

10 Fleets, each with
3 Mjolnir-class Battleships
3 Tharkad-class Battlecrusiers
6 Bismarck-class Heavy Cruisers
3 Emden-class Light Cruisers
3 New Syrtis-class Carriers
12 Davion III-class Destroyers
15 Fox-class Corvettes
6 Robinson II-class Transports
Reserve Fleet of 129 older vessels
Total strength of 639 ships

The FCN currently, and more so in the future, is a well-balanced fleet, taking advantage of the strengths of both the FSN and LCN and endeavouring to eliminate the weaknesses of both.  Allied to the strong Lyran battle line and cruiser groups are the Davion carrier and transport units and their light and heavy escorts.  This combination has produced the most balanced fleet in the Inner Sphere since the departure of the SLDF.

The FCN Today


FCN – Current Construction Program

The FCN can call on the services of fourteen shipyards, with 35 capital construction slips.  Of these, 6 yards and 15 slips are in the Federated Suns, 6 yards and 17 slips are in the Lyran Commonwealth and 2 yards and 3 slips are in the captured Sarna March territories.

Mjolnir-class Battle Ship    Delevan, Alarion (2), Skye, Donegal
Tharkad-class Battle Cruiser    New Earth, New Kyoto, Tamar
Bismarck-class Heavy Cruiser    Delevan, Alarion, Panpour, Skye, Donegal, Keid
Emden-class Light Cruiser    Donegal, Keid, New Earth
New Syrtis-class Carrier       Delevan, Panpour
Davion III-class Destroyer    New Kyoto, New Syrtis, Tamar, Castor, Electra, Galax, Kathil
Fox-class Corvette      Delevan (2), Alarion, Panpour, Skye, New Syrtis
Robinson II-class Transport   Panpour, Skye

CURRENT FLEET – 213 (179 Active, 34 Reserve)

Battle Line – 27 Ships
6 Mjolnir-class Battle Ships
13 Tharkad-class Battlecrusiers
8 Defender-class Battlecrusiers
Cruisers – 44 Ships
12 Bismarck-class Heavy Cruisers
12 Emden-class Light Cruisers
3 Avalon-class Missile Cruisers
17 Commonwealth II-class Light Cruisers
Carriers – 7 Ships
7 New Syrtis-class Carriers
Frigates and Destroyers – 44 Ships
9 Congress-D-class Frigates
8 Davion III-class Destroyers
8 Davion II-class Destroyers
19 Lola I S-class Destroyers
Light Escorts – 40 Ships
9 Fox-class Corvettes
12 Bonaventure D2-class Corvettes
19 Mako-class Corvettes
Transports – 17 Ships
8 Robinson II-class Transports
9 Robinson I-class Transports
Reserve – 34 Ships
5 Avalon-class Missile Cruisers
12 Commonwealth I-class Light Cruisers
8 Davion II-class Destroyers
9 Bonaventure D2-class Corvettes

DEPLOYMENT

The FCN is currently operating on the model developed post-3039, which represents a transitional form as the fleet builds towards the FSNFSF model.  It is expected that from 3050, individual fleets, in order of seniority, will be upgraded to the new FCNFSF model.

Currently, the fleet is divided into 5 Battle Fleets in the more active Marches, 4 Fleets in the less active districts and a single Mobile Fleet and Reserve Fleet commanded directly from FSN HQ over New Earth.

1st Battle Fleet (18 ships)
FCS Sword and Sun   Mjolnir-class Battleship
FCS Tharkad   Tharkad-class Battlecruiser
FCS New Kyoto   Tharkad-class Battlecruiser
FCS Furillo   Tharkad-class Battlecruiser
FCS Scharnhorst   Bismarck-class Heavy Cruiser
FCS Lilienstern   Bismarck-class Heavy Cruiser
FCS Waldersee   Bismarck-class Heavy Cruiser
FCS Carysfort   Congress-D-class Frigate
FCS Bremen   Emden-class Light Cruiser
FCS Axton   New Syrtis-class Carrier
FCS Edward Davion   Davion II-class Destroyer
FCS Roger Davion   Davion III-class Destroyer
FCS Laura Davion   Davion III-class Destroyer
FCS Simon Rommel   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Arctic Fox   Fox-class Corvette
FCS Mackerel   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Mayetta   Robinson II-class Transport
FCS Bryceland   Robinson II-class Transport

2nd Battle Fleet (18 ships)
FCS Iron Fist   Mjolnir-class Battleship
FCS Skye   Tharkad-class Battlecruiser
FCS New Earth   Tharkad-class Battlecruiser
FCS Coventry   Tharkad-class Battlecruiser
FCS Bismarck   Bismarck-class Heavy Cruiser
FCS Grolman   Bismarck-class Heavy Cruiser
FCS Moltke   Bismarck-class Heavy Cruiser
FCS Caroline   Congress-D-class Frigate
FCS Gazelle   Emden-class Light Cruiser
FCS Kathil   New Syrtis-class Carrier
FCS Simon Davion   Davion II-class Destroyer
FCS Joseph Davion I   Davion III-class Destroyer
FCS Alexander Davion   Davion III-class Destroyer
FCS Peire Cabal   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Fox   Fox-class Corvette
FCS Thresher   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Maynard   Robinson II-class Transport
FCS Damevang   Robinson II-class Transport

3rd Battle Fleet (18 ships)
FCS Invincible   Mjolnir-class Battleship
FCS Drake   Defender-class Battlecruiser
FCS Donegal   Tharkad-class Battlecruiser
FCS Gibbs   Tharkad-class Battlecruiser
FCS Gneisenau   Bismarck-class Heavy Cruiser
FCS Reyher   Bismarck-class Heavy Cruiser
FCS Conquest   Congress-D-class Frigate
FCS Hela   Emden-class Light Cruiser
FCS Lübeck   Emden-class Light Cruiser
FCS Taygetta   New Syrtis-class Carrier
FCS James Davion   Davion II-class Destroyer
FCS Paul Davion   Davion II-class Destroyer
FCS Zane Davion   Davion III-class Destroyer
FCS Fergus Martin   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Kit Fox   Fox-class Corvette
FCS Longfin   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Addicks   Robinson I-class Transport
FCS Kirbyville   Robinson II-class Transport

4th Battle Fleet (18 ships)
FCS Davion   Mjolnir-class Battleship
FCS Defender   Defender-class Battlecruiser
FCS Hesperus II   Tharkad-class Battlecruiser
FCS Sudeten   Tharkad-class Battlecruiser
FCS Hake   Bismarck-class Heavy Cruiser
FCS Müffling   Bismarck-class Heavy Cruiser
FCS Cleopatra   Congress-D-class Frigate
FCS Emden   Emden-class Light Cruiser
FCS Hamburg   Emden-class Light Cruiser
FCS Panpour   New Syrtis-class Carrier
FCS Edmund Davion   Davion II-class Destroyer
FCS Samuel Davion   Davion III-class Destroyer
FCS William Davion   Davion III-class Destroyer
FCS Duong Thanh   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Corsac   Fox-class Corvette
FCS Great White   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Lucerne   Robinson II-class Transport
FCS Beaumont   Robinson II-class Transport

5th Battle Fleet (18 ships)
FCS Steiner   Mjolnir-class Battleship
FCS Dauntless   Defender-class Battlecruiser
FCS Panpour   Tharkad-class Battlecruiser
FCS Pandora   Tharkad-class Battlecruiser
FCS Rauch   Bismarck-class Heavy Cruiser
FCS Krauseneck   Bismarck-class Heavy Cruiser
FCS Comes   Congress-D-class Frigate
FCS Dresden   Emden-class Light Cruiser
FCS Berlin   Emden-class Light Cruiser
FCS Ridgebrook   New Syrtis-class Carrier
FCS Ellen Davion   Davion II-class Destroyer
FCS Marie Davion   Davion II-class Destroyer
FCS Sarah Davion   Davion III-class Destroyer
FCS Jordan Leslie   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Fennec   Fox-class Corvette
FCS Mako   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Ballentine   Robinson I-class Transport
FCS Le Blanc   Robinson II-class Transport

6th Fleet (15 ships)
FCS Diomede   Defender-class Battlecruiser
FCS Merlin   Avalon-class Cruiser
FCS Champion   Congress-D-class Frigate
FCS Gelderland   Commonwealth II-class Light Cruiser
FCS Groningen   Commonwealth II-class Light Cruiser
FCS Gewapende Ruyter   Commonwealth II-class Light Cruiser
FCS Brederode   Commonwealth II-class Light Cruiser
FCS Danzig   Emden-class Light Cruiser
FCS Xiphos   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Acinaces   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Khmali   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Shenouda Hazem   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Sand Fox   Fox-class Corvette
FCS Shortfin   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Bronze Whaler   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Northwind   Robinson I-class Transport

7th Fleet (15 ships)
FCS Driven   Defender-class Battlecruiser
FCS Camrian   Congress-D-class Frigate
FCS Eenhoorn   Commonwealth II-class Light Cruiser
FCS Fredrik Hendrik   Commonwealth II-class Light Cruiser
FCS Ter Goes   Commonwealth II-class Light Cruiser
FCS Maan   Commonwealth II-class Light Cruiser
FCS Huis van Nassau   Commonwealth II-class Light Cruiser
FCS Königsberg   Emden-class Light Cruiser
FCS Asi   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Gladius   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Arming   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Tom Björn   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Radko Karavelov   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Bull   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Grey Tip   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Ruchbah   Robinson I-class Transport

8th Fleet (15 ships)
FCS Dido   Defender-class Battlecruiser
FCS Avalon   Avalon-class Cruiser
FCS Cordelia   Congress-D-class Frigate
FCS Salamander   Commonwealth II-class Light Cruiser
FCS Eendracht   Commonwealth II-class Light Cruiser
FCS Prinses Roijael Maria   Commonwealth II-class Light Cruiser
FCS Zeven Provincien   Commonwealth II-class Light Cruiser
FCS München   Emden-class Light Cruiser
FCS Etien Davion   Davion II-class Destroyer
FCS Makhaira   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Spatha   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Adrie Gendringen   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Orvo Leppänen   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Red Fox   Fox-class Corvette
FCS Black Tip   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Errai   Robinson I-class Transport

9th Fleet (15 ships)
FCS Dragon   Defender-class Battlecruiser
FCS Excalibur   Avalon-class Cruiser
FCS Calliope   Congress-D-class Frigate
FCS Aemilia   Commonwealth II-class Light Cruiser
FCS Zon   Commonwealth II-class Light Cruiser
FCS Utrecht   Commonwealth II-class Light Cruiser
FCS Haarlem   Commonwealth II-class Light Cruiser
FCS Liepzig   Emden-class Light Cruiser
FCS Khopesh   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Kopis   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Paramerion   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Gabriel Aanonsen   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Eskil Angeltveit   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Swift Fox   Fox-class Corvette
FCS White Tip   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Ozawa   Robinson I-class Transport

Mobile Fleet (23 ships)
FCS Federated Commonwealth   Mjolnir-class Battleship
FCS Demeter   Defender-class Battlecruiser
FCS Alarion   Tharkad-class Battlecruiser
FCS New Syrtis   New Syrtis-class Carrier
FCS Electra   New Syrtis-class Carrier
FCS Longsword   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Estoc   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Claymore   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Curtana   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Sabina   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Zweihänder   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Flamberge   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Broadsword   Lola I S-class Destroyer
FCS Blue Shark   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Grey Shark   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Tiger   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Goblin   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Sand Tiger   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Blacknose   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Copper   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Spinner   Mako-class Corvette
FCS Tancredi IV   Robinson I-class Transport
FCS Robinson   Robinson I-class Transport

Reserve Fleet (34 ships)
FCS Lancelot   Avalon-class Cruiser
FCS Davion's Pride   Avalon-class Cruiser
FCS Federation   Avalon-class Cruiser
FCS Rat   Avalon-class Cruiser
FCS Graaf Willem   Commonwealth I-class Light Cruiser
FCS Kameel   Commonwealth I-class Light Cruiser
FCS Postiljon van Smyrna   Commonwealth I-class Light Cruiser
FCS Vrede   Commonwealth I-class Light Cruiser
FCS Jaarsveld   Commonwealth I-class Light Cruiser
FCS Vrijheid   Commonwealth I-class Light Cruiser
FCS Mercurius   Commonwealth I-class Light Cruiser
FCS Louisa Hendrika   Commonwealth I-class Light Cruiser
FCS Vogelstruis   Commonwealth I-class Light Cruiser
FCS Witte Lam   Commonwealth I-class Light Cruiser
FCS Groote Liefde   Commonwealth I-class Light Cruiser
FCS Campen   Commonwealth I-class Light Cruiser
FCS Reynard Davion   Davion II-class Destroyer
FCS Charles Davion   Davion II-class Destroyer
FCS Lucien Davion   Davion II-class Destroyer
FCS Martin DuVall   Davion II-class Destroyer
FCS Nathan DuVall   Davion II-class Destroyer
FCS Joseph Cartwright   Davion II-class Destroyer
FCS Sandra Lockhart   Davion II-class Destroyer
FCS Jason Hasek   Davion II-class Destroyer
FCS Aron Hämäläinen   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Dewey Vandyke   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Tim Aarstad   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS PÃ¥l Johansen   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Antoni Petrov   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Markus Kukk   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Thijs de Bruin   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Aleksandar Filipov   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette
FCS Raffy Rivera   Bonaventure D2-class Corvette

Fleets are based at:

• HQ FCN – New Earth
  Mobile Fleet – New Earth – Mobile FCN reserve, as well as administrative holding fleet for new build and transferring vessels
  Reserve Fleet – Tikonov – Administrative fleet maintaining 34 reserve vessels at most fleet stations
  Delevan – HQ Federated Suns Fleets (also controlling Sarna March based 5th Battle Fleet)
  1st Battle Fleet – Delevan – Draconis March
  8th Fleet – Galax – Crucis March (also covering Panpour)
  9th Fleet – New Syrtis – Capellan March (also covering Electra and Kathil)
  5th Battle Fleet – Keid – Sarna March (also covering Castor)
  Alarion – HQ Lyran Commonwealth Fleets
  2nd Battle Fleet – Skye – Skye March
  3rd Battle Fleet – New Kyoto – Bolan March
  4th Battle Fleet – Tamar – Tamar March
  6th Fleet – Donegal – Donegal March
  7th Fleet – Alarion – Periphery March
  

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on March 14, 2015, 08:04:58 PM

Draconis Combine Admiralty

The Draconis Combine Admiralty (DCA) is the most professional and well led of the major fleets, though some smaller fleets, such as those possessed by Rasalhague, the Taurians and Star League Protectorate are considered to be better man for man.  Long the sharp point of the DCMS’s advance or the brutal redoubt upon which enemies of the Dragon Throne have broken themselves, the DCA is respected across the breadth of human space.  Just as importantly, the DCA has managed to maintain a fleet structure and building program over a long period, allowing for a level of fleet homogeny rarely achieved by the other powers.

Historical Overview of Succession Wars Actions

1st Succession War 2786-2822

At the outbreak of the 1st Succession War, as Minoru Kurita sought to bring destruction to the Federated Suns, the DCA possessed 336 WarShips, the second fewest of any major power.  However, the professionalism and dedication of the DCA proved devastating, decimating the Davion fleets facing the Dragon.  Despite early successes, the revival of Davion forces after the Kentares massacre and a changeover to defensive tactics hurt the DCA, as initiative passed to the FSN.  All this action came at a cost, as the DCA was reduced only seventy-four vessels in 2822, despite having launched 284 more during hostilities.  Though deeply hurt, the DCA retained a hard core of pre-war veterans who would carry the fleet though both the 1st and 2nd Succession Wars and build the basis for the modern DCA’s traditions and practices.

2nd Succession War 2830 – 2864

With trade and the economy crippled, the DCA could only commission fifteen new WarShips before the 2nd Succession War broke out, though another seventy would follow over the course of the war.  Just as professional as before, the DCA had a good war against both foes, until overconfidence and overextension in the face of a foe with a more powerful battle line undid every advantage the DCA had worked so hard to gain. 
The Battle for Hesperus II in 2853 saw forty-two DCA ships lost for twenty-four Lyran vessels, as the LCN, despite being heavily outnumbered, broke the siege for the world in spectacular fashion.  Caught divided into three groups, the DCA forces were destroyed in detail, though they were able to take down the remaining line ships of the LCN in the process.  These losses turned the DCA from the premiere fleet in the Inner Sphere, to just another collection of floating wrecks and scattered operational vessels.

Despite the catastrophe over Hesperus, the DCA’s remaining 14 WarShips had managed to survive both wars and the DCA maintains the names of each ship as the premiere vessels of the DCA, akin to the DCMS’s Sword of Light Regiments and the heart and soul of the DCA.

3rd Succession War 2866-3025

By the end of the long and grinding losses of the 3rd Succession War, the DCA had managed to rebuild both its numbers and reputation.  108 WarShips were in service by 3025 and the fleet had developed a reputation as the most daring and aggressive of the major fleets.  This was accomplished through the building of 326 vessels across the 160-year war, though 218 were lost to various causes during that time.  However, late in the war, stagnation had set in under Coordinator Hehiro Kurita, with Admirals appointed for their connections to the Dragon Throne, rather than their record, something that had never before happened in the apolitical naval circles.

This created a stratification of the DCA, where individual ships and squadrons maintained high professional standards, but larger fleet units and senior Admirals lacked a true appreciation of their roles and responsibilities.

4th Succession War

The 4th Succession War would see the underlying faults of Hehiro Kurita’s changes to the DCA be ruthlessly exploited by the LCN, whilst the strengths of the lower ranked Admirals, who had few political connections, shone on the Davion front, where battles were fought by smaller groups of ships.  The significant Lyran victories over Buckminster and Dromini VI not only showed the faults of the Kurita Admirals, they also managed to kill many of them.  This culling of the top ranks was aided by the ineptitude of the senior DCA Admirals sent after Wolfs Dragoons and would allow Theodore Kurita to restore the DCA’s traditions in the immediate post war period and invite several of the incompetents onwards.

By the end of fighting, the DCA had lost twenty-four vessels, twenty to the Lyrans and four to the Dragoons, whilst destroying fifteen Lyran and nine Federated Suns WarShips over the course of the two-year war.  However, though the DCA had lost a fifth of its ships it regained its faith in its traditions and culled it worst leaders, allowing it to grow and rejuvenate itself during the post war period.

War of 3039

The period leading up to the War of 3039 was one of rebuilding and reconnecting with traditions for the DCA.  Sixteen new WarShips joined the fleet, along with an additional seven built in the Terran system by ComStar to replace those that went to Rasalhague in 3030.  Theodore’s reforms allowed the fleet to regain its sense of dignity and confidence and the new vessels allowed the fleet to fill out its ranks quickly.  The invasion by the Federated Commonwealth was met by the DCA somewhat later in the War, during the DCMS counter-attacks, where several large battles and the escort of Theodore Kurita’s strikes saw the DCA engaged in several large actions.  The reinvigoration of the DCA proved to be critical in the war, as the DCA destroyed forty-three FCN vessels for the loss of only eleven of its own.  These victories marked the most successful period in the DCA’s history since the first two decades of the 2nd Succession War and justified the DCA’s renewed vision of itself and its methods.  The eighty-nine remaining WarShips now stood as the primary strike force for the Dragon as the Federated Commonwealth looked to rebuild its strength.

3040-3048 Expansion

Since the end of the War of 3039, the DCA has worked hard to recover it numbers and maintain its fighting edge.  Though only eleven new ships have entered service, ComStar is no longer providing material assistance, the fleet is second only to the FCN in size and outnumbers both the Lyran and Davion Fleet commands.  The current program for the DCA’s expansion envisions most of the existing classes staying in service, with only the destroyer arm of the fleet undergoing a replacement program.  The DCA currently numbers 100 active WarShips with a further twenty four in reserve.

DCA Model Fleet Plan (5) – 325 Ships
5 Luthien-class Battleships
5 Kirashima-class Heavy Cruisers
10 Kyushu-class Frigates
10 Samarkand II-class Carriers
20 Narukami II-class Destroyers
15 Inazuma-class Corvettes
Reserve of 61 older vessels
Total strength of 386 ships

The DCA Model Fleet Plan (DCAMFP) builds on the existing fleet structure and preference for carrier warfare, supported by numerous strong escort vessels.  The DCA battle line is relatively weak, however, the DCA’s skill in utilising its smaller ships to great advantage has been proven time and again as an effective tool of warfare.

The DCA Today


DCA – Current Construction Program

The DCA can call upon the services of five shipyards with seventeen construction slips between them.  Though the yards at Dieron are positioned close to the border with the Federated Commonwealth, the remaining yards are all located well inside the Combine’s borders.

Luthien-class Battleships      Dover, Luthien, Midway
Kirashima-class Heavy Cruisers      Togura
Kyushu-class Frigates         Dover, Luthien, Dieron
Samarkand II-class Carriers      Midway, Togura
Narukami II-class Destroyers      Dover, Luthien (2), Dieron, Midway, Togura
Inazuma-class Corvettes      Dover, Dieron

CURRENT FLEET – 124 (100 Active, 24 Reserve)

Battle Line – 5 Ships
5 Luthien-class Battleships
Cruisers – 9 Ships
9 Kirashima-class Cruisers
Carriers – 25 Ships
12 Samarkand II-class Carriers
13 Samarkand I-class Carriers
Frigates and Destroyers – 47 Ships
11 Kyushu-class Frigates
12 Narukami II-class Destroyers
12 Tatsumaki-class Destroyers
12 Narukami I-class Destroyers
Light Escorts – 14 Ships
14 Inazuma-class Corvettes
Reserve – 25 Ships
13 Samarkand I-class Carriers
12 Narukami I-class Destroyers

DEPLOYMENT

The DCA endeavours to maintain balanced fleets across all its Military Districts, though more prominent Districts, like Dieron or Galedon, usually have some additional vessels and a higher number of newer hulls.

Dieron District Fleet (22 ships)
DCS Luthien   Luthien-class Battleship
DCS Kirashima   Kirashima-class Cruiser
DCS Tsurugi   Kirashima-class Cruiser
DCS Kyushu   Kyushu-class Frigate
DCS Chikuzen   Kyushu-class Frigate
DCS Bungo   Kyushu-class Frigate
DCS Kitalpha   Samarkand II-class Carrier
DCS Setubal   Samarkand II-class Carrier
DCS Isfahan   Samarkand II-class Carrier
DCS Tok Do   Samarkand II-class Carrier
DCS Nirasaki   Samarkand II-class Carrier
DCS Tatsumaki   Tatsumaki-class Destroyer
DCS Saikuron   Tatsumaki-class Destroyer
DCS Arashi   Tatsumaki-class Destroyer
DCS Sunaarashi   Tatsumaki-class Destroyer
DCS Kōgi no arashi   Tatsumaki-class Destroyer
DCS Hisame   Tatsumaki-class Destroyer
DCS Fubuki   Tatsumaki-class Destroyer
DCS Hyōnoarashi   Tatsumaki-class Destroyer
DCS Inazuma   Inazuma-class Corvette
DCS Samidare   Inazuma-class Corvette
DCS ÅŒnami   Inazuma-class Corvette

Galedon District Fleet (20 ships)
DCS Musahsi   Luthien-class Battleship
DCS Ibuki   Kirashima-class Cruiser
DCS Ishizuchi   Kirashima-class Cruiser
DCS KyÅ«koku    Kyushu-class Frigate
DCS Chikugo   Kyushu-class Frigate
DCS Havdhem   Samarkand II-class Carrier
DCS Shirotori   Samarkand II-class Carrier
DCS Fefferfer   Samarkand II-class Carrier
DCS Dove   Samarkand II-class Carrier
DCS Courchevel   Samarkand II-class Carrier
DCS Wakaba   Narukami II-class Destroyer
DCS Shigure   Narukami II-class Destroyer
DCS YÅ«kaze   Narukami II-class Destroyer
DCS SenpÅ«   Tatsumaki-class Destroyer
DCS HarikÄ“n   Tatsumaki-class Destroyer
DCS BōfÅ«   Tatsumaki-class Destroyer
DCS KyōfÅ«   Tatsumaki-class Destroyer
DCS Murasame   Inazuma-class Corvette
DCS Ikazuchi   Inazuma-class Corvette
DCS Makinami   Inazuma-class Corvette

Benjamin District Fleet (20 ships)
DCS Kurita   Luthien-class Battleship
DCS ÅŒdaigahara   Kirashima-class Cruiser
DCS KujÅ«   Kirashima-class Cruiser
DCS Chinzei    Kyushu-class Frigate
DCS Hizen   Kyushu-class Frigate
DCS Shimonita   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Aix-la-Chapelle   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Vega   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Baldur   Samarkand II-class Carrier
DCS Glenlivet   Samarkand II-class Carrier
DCS Shimakaze   Narukami II-class Destroyer
DCS Akikaze   Narukami II-class Destroyer
DCS YÅ«nagi   Narukami II-class Destroyer
DCS Hakaze   Narukami II-class Destroyer
DCS Shiokaze   Narukami II-class Destroyer
DCS Nokaze   Narukami II-class Destroyer
DCS Nagatsuki   Narukami II-class Destroyer
DCS Harusame   Inazuma-class Corvette
DCS Akebono   Inazuma-class Corvette
DCS Sazanami   Inazuma-class Corvette

Pesht District Fleet (20 ships)
DCS Tokugawa   Luthien-class Battleship
DCS ÅŒmine   Kirashima-class Cruiser
DCS Sobo   Kirashima-class Cruiser
DCS Tsukushi-no-shima   Kyushu-class Frigate
DCS Higo   Kyushu-class Frigate
DCS Kervil   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Hun Ho   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Soul   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Fukuroi   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Kessel   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Nenohi   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Namikaze   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Sawakaze   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Kamikaze   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Hokaze   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Harukaze   Narukami II-class Destroyer
DCS Ushio   Narukami II-class Destroyer
DCS Yudachi   Inazuma-class Corvette
DCS Ariake   Inazuma-class Corvette
DCS Suzunami   Inazuma-class Corvette

Alshain District Fleet (18 ships)
DCS Oda   Luthien-class Battleship
DCS Daisen   Kirashima-class Cruiser
DCS Saikaidō   Kyushu-class Frigate
DCS Buzen   Kyushu-class Frigate
DCS Irece   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Lapida II   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Marduk   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Benjamin   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Altair   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Okikaze   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Minekaze   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Uranami   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Nadakaze   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Matsukaze   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Yayoi   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS YÅ«gure   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Kirisame   Inazuma-class Corvette
DCS Takanami   Inazuma-class Corvette

Draconis Reserve Fleet (24 ships)
DCS Quentin   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Avon   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Togura   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Krenice   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Al Na'ir   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Midway   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Alshain   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Dieron   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Schuyler   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Dover   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Chatham   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Proserpina   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS New Samarkand   Samarkand I-class Carrier
DCS Uzuki   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Oite   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Nowaki   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Shiratsuyu   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Shirotae   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Yakaze   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Tachikaze   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Hatakaze   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Numakaze   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Shirayuki   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS YÅ«dachi   Narukami I-class Destroyer
DCS Asakaze   Narukami I-class Destroyer

Fleets are based at:

• HQ DCA – Luthien
  Dieron District Fleet – Dieron
  Galedon District Fleet – Midway
  Benjamin District Fleet – Dover
  Pesht District Fleet – Luthien
  Alshain District Fleet – Schuyler
  Draconis Reserve Fleet – Togura

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on March 14, 2015, 08:13:21 PM

Royal Rasalhague Navy


Historical Overview of Succession Wars Actions

The Royal Rasalhague Navy (RRN), was born in 3030 when the Republic was created.  One third of the DCA’s Rasalhague Fleet was made part of the new realm.  The RRN wasted little time in developing its own traditions and became the premiere formation within the new state, were a place in the navy brought high prestige and those in naval uniforms were feted by the common man.

This faith and support was well rewarded when the Oberon Confederation sought to take advantage of the Republic in 3039.  Striking towards New Oslo and Rasalhague from Star’s End and Santander, the Oberon Confederation Armed Forces (OCAF) and Oberon Confederation Navy (OCN) managed to drive as far as Rodigo and Balsta.  However, the RRN broke the OCN at the battles of Bruben and Leoben, where five OCN WarShips, including their flagship the OCN Oberon IV, a Stefan Amaris-class Battleship were destroyed without loss to the RRN.  The OCN’s remaining twelve vessels were driven off in disarray and retreated from the Republic.  The following offensive saw the Rasalhague Kungsarme (RK) retake all of its lost territory, as well as an additional seven systems from Oberon, with the RRN leading the way.

Since the end of the War of 3039, the RRN has nearly doubled in size, with nineteen active vessels.  The construction program focused on the heavy ships during the last decade and is now turned towards filling out the remaining fleet escorts, which should see the fleet reach its planned full strength in late 3054.

3054 Fleet Plan – 30 Ships
3 Fleets with
1 Kirashima-class Cruiser
1 Kyushu-class Frigate
1 Samarkand II-class Carrier
4 Tatsumaki-class Destroyers
3 Inazuma-class Corvettes

The RRN Today

RRN – Current Construction Program

The yards at New Oslo are large and have been in near constant operation since 3039.  With three building slips, the RRN has more than sufficient support to ensure its construction and maintenance programs are well supplied.

Tatsumaki-class Destroyer      New Oslo (2)
Inazuma-class Corvette         New Oslo

CURRENT FLEET – 19 (19 Active, 0 Reserve)

Cruisers – 3 Ships
3 Kirashima-class Cruiser
Carriers – 3 Ships
3 Samarkand II-class Carrier
Frigates and Destroyers – 7 Ships
3 Kyushu-class Frigate
4 Tatsumaki-class Destroyers
Light Escorts – 6 Ships
6 Inazuma-class Corvettes

DEPLOYMENT

The RNN spreads its ships evenly across its three Provincial Fleets, much like the DCA.  Each fleet now has its full roster of heavy ships and will fill out the remaining Destroyer and Corvette positions over the coming four years.

Rasalhague Fleet (7 ships)
HMRS Rasalhague   Kirashima-R-class Cruiser
HMRS Magnusson   Kyushu-class Frigate
HMRS Tyr   Samarkand II-class Carrier
HMRS New Oslo   Tatsumaki-class Destroyer
HMRS Orestes   Tatsumaki-class Destroyer
HMRS Balsta   Inazuma-class Corvette
HMRS Heidrun   Inazuma-class Corvette

Radstadt Fleet (6 ships)
HMRS Radstadt   Kirashima-R-class Cruiser
HMRS Vijarson   Kyushu-class Frigate
HMRS Odin   Samarkand II-class Carrier
HMRS Trondheim   Tatsumaki-class Destroyer
HMRS Thule   Inazuma-class Corvette
HMRS Carse   Inazuma-class Corvette

Skandia Fleet (6 ships)
HMRS Skandia   Kirashima-R-class Cruiser
HMRS Mirborg   Kyushu-class Frigate
HMRS Thor   Samarkand II-class Carrier
HMRS Spittal   Tatsumaki-class Destroyer
HMRS Porthos   Inazuma-class Corvette
HMRS St. John   Inazuma-class Corvette

Fleets are based at:

• HQ RRN – New Oslo
  Rasalhague Fleet – Rasalhague
  Radstadt Fleet – Radstadt
  Skandia Fleet – Skandia

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on March 14, 2015, 09:59:03 PM

Free Worlds League Navy

The Free Worlds League Navy (FWLN) has never been the leader of naval innovation or shipbuilding, nor has it ever been a fleet to be scorned.  The FWLN has had its share of defeats and victories but has never been able to shine, nor has it simply rolled over and died for its enemies.  The FWLN, if anything, can be described as average, doing the job assigned to it a no more.

Historical Overview of Succession Wars Actions


1st Succession War 2786-2822

The 1st Succession War was brutal on the ranks of the FWLN, like it was for the other fleets of the time.  Starting the war with 376 hulls, the FWLN launched another 315 during the fighting, but had only eighty-five in serve by 2822.  Campaigns like those along the Lyran border, which were a success, were balanced by actions like those in the defence of the Bolan Thumb, where the LCN savaged the fleet units defending those systems.  Though fighting on the Capellan border was generally more successful, the CCN’s willingness to use nuclear weapons more often than most, evened the odds considerably.

2nd Succession War 2830 – 2864

Seventeen new vessels were rushed into service by 2830, seeing the FWLN return to war with 102 WarShips.  Sixty-nine more would follow from the yards, but the ongoing severe losses of the 2nd Succession War meant that only twenty hulls remained serviceable by 2864.  Though this was more than any other nation, it gave the League no real advantage, as no fleet was in any condition to mount major operations. 

3rd Succession War 2866-3025

The FWLN was slow in growing during the 3rd Succession War, as bickering between Parliament and the Captain-General meant that the funds for new WarShips were not always available.  By the end of the war, 281 new ships had been built, but of those only ninety were operational by 3025.  As in earlier wars, the FWLN managed to fight several successful campaigns, but for each one of these, there is another where disaster undid any earlier good work.  The losses suffered during the Anton’s Revolt and Civil War broke the heart of the FWLN and the morale of the fleet would not recover in time for the 4th Succession War.

4th Succession War

Skittish and not trusting in itself, its men or its ships, the FWLN limited its role in the 4th Succession War to small raids on the Lyran Commonwealth.  However, when the Lyran Commonwealth and Tikonov Free Republic counter-attacked in 3029, the FWLN was not ready, suffering a heavy defeat over Castor and losing the valuable shipyards there, as well as nine vessels.  The withdrawal of the FWLM was covered by the FWLN and then the navy hid behind its borders.

War of 3039

Admiral Richard Anderson was given command of the FWLN in 3030 and was tasked with restoring morale.  Admiral Anderson managed to keep the FWLN together, despite six ships going to Andurien and led the assaults that broke the Duchy’s fleet, as well as raids into the Federated Commonwealth during the War of 3039.  However, defections and losses saw the League loose ten ships in this period, new construction saw nineteen vessels built, leaving the FWLN more confident and with a strength of eighty-eight hulls in 3040.

3040-3048 Expansion

Since the end of the War of 3039, the FWLN under Admiral Anderson has continued to expand, with twelve new ships bringing total fleet strength to 100 active and twenty reserve vessels.  The ongoing program of construction, active training for all fleets and more aggressive patrol and raiding patterns have continued to improve fleet moral and the FWLN no longer carries the burdens of twenty five years before.  Only slightly smaller than the DCA, the FWLN is fast becoming a potent weapon that may prove the shield for the realm against the Federated Commonwealth.

Future Standard Fleet (5) – 230 Ships
6 Thera-class Battle Carriers
8 Agamemnon-class Heavy Cruisers
8 Eagle-class Frigates
12 Impavido-class Destroyers
12 Zechetinu II-class Corvettes
Reserve of 65 older vessels
Total strength of 295 ships

The Future Standard Fleet calls for five regionally based fleets, all of equal composition.  This will necessitate a change from the current fleet structure, however, Admiral Anderson considers the more homogenous model a better basis for planning and fleet cohesion, something often lacking in the broader FWLM.

The FWLN Today

FWLN – Current Construction Program

The FWLN construction program is currently revolving around the massed production of the Thera-class Battle Carriers, which are being constructed at seven of the nine yards in the League and taking up seven of the nineteen construction slips the FWLN has access to.

Thera-class Battle Carriers   Angel II, Ionus, Oriente, Asuncion, Stewart, Tamarind, Clipperton
Agamemnon-class Heavy Cruisers   Angel II, Ionus, Oriente, MacKenzie
Eagle-class Frigates         Angel II, Stewart
Impavido-class Destroyers      Angel II, Ionus, Oriente, Asuncion
Zechetinu II-class Corvettes      Tamarind, Loyalty

CURRENT FLEET – 120 (100 Active, 20 Reserve)

Battle Line – 12 Ships
4 Thera-class Battle Carriers
8 Atreus-class Battleships
Cruisers – 20 Ships
11 Agamemnon-class Heavy Cruisers
9 Soyal-class Cruisers
Frigates and Destroyers – 38 Ships
13 Eagle-class Frigates
12 Impavido-class Destroyers
13 League II-class Destroyers
Light Escorts – 30 Ships
15 Zechetinu II-class Corvettes
15 Zechetinu-class Corvettes
Reserve – 20 Ships
2 Atreus-class Battleships
6 Soyal-class Cruisers
12 League I-class Destroyers

DEPLOYMENT

The FWLN is divided into Line Fleets, Border Fleets and the Security Fleet.  The Line Fleets cover the borders with the Federated Commonwealth and Capellan Confederation up to sixty light years into League space, as do the two Border Fleets for the Periphery.  The Security Fleet is the League reserve and patrols the interior of the nation.

1st Line Fleet (2) – 26 Ships
FLWS Clipperton   Atreus-class Battleship
FLWS Oriente   Atreus-class Battleship
FLWS Loyalty   Atreus-class Battleship
FLWS Santorini   Thera-class Battle Carrier
FLWS Sardis   Thera-class Battle Carrier
FLWS Agamemnon   Agamemnon-class Heavy Cruiser
FLWS Aeneas   Agamemnon-class Heavy Cruiser
FLWS Troy   Agamemnon-class Heavy Cruiser
FLWS Odysseus   Agamemnon-class Heavy Cruiser
FLWS Diomedes   Agamemnon-class Heavy Cruiser
FWLS Juhasz   Soyal-class Cruiser
FWLS Lancelot   Eagle-class Frigate
FWLS Tristam   Eagle-class Frigate
FWLS Galahad   Eagle-class Frigate
FWLS Bors   Eagle-class Frigate
FWLS Peter Marik   Impavido-class Destroyer
FWLS Joseph Stewart   Impavido-class Destroyer
FWLS Allan Marik   Impavido-class Destroyer
FWLS Geraldine Marik   Impavido-class Destroyer
FWLS Terrence Marik   Impavido-class Destroyer
FWLS Danak Selaj   Impavido-class Destroyer
FWLS Acastus   Zechetinu II-class Corvette
FWLS Admetus   Zechetinu II-class Corvette
FWLS Amphiaraus   Zechetinu II-class Corvette
FWLS Amphion   Zechetinu II-class Corvette
FWLS Areius   Zechetinu II-class Corvette

2nd Line Fleet (2) – 26 Ships
FLWS Angell II   Atreus-class Battleship
FLWS Irian   Atreus-class Battleship
FLWS Stewart   Atreus-class Battleship
FLWS Corinth   Thera-class Battle Carrier
FLWS Delphi   Thera-class Battle Carrier
FLWS Menelaus   Agamemnon-class Heavy Cruiser
FLWS Hippolyta   Agamemnon-class Heavy Cruiser
FLWS Achilles   Agamemnon-class Heavy Cruiser
FLWS Ajax   Agamemnon-class Heavy Cruiser
FLWS Patroclus   Agamemnon-class Heavy Cruiser
FWLS Lakatos   Soyal-class Cruiser
FWLS Gawain   Eagle-class Frigate
FWLS Bedevere   Eagle-class Frigate
FWLS Mordred   Eagle-class Frigate
FWLS Kay   Eagle-class Frigate
FWLS Terrence Marik   Impavido-class Destroyer
FWLS Peter Marik   Impavido-class Destroyer
FWLS Mikhail Marik   Impavido-class Destroyer
FWLS Philip Marik   Impavido-class Destroyer
FWLS Christopher Marik   Impavido-class Destroyer
FWLS Juliano Marik   Impavido-class Destroyer
FWLS Actor   Zechetinu II-class Corvette
FWLS Aethalides   Zechetinu II-class Corvette
FWLS Amphidamas   Zechetinu II-class Corvette
FWLS Ancaeus   Zechetinu II-class Corvette
FWLS Argus   Zechetinu II-class Corvette

1st Border Fleet (2) – 24 Ships
FLWS Gibson   Atreus-class Battleship
FLWS Troad   Agamemnon-class Heavy Cruiser
FWLS Ivanova   Soyal-class Cruiser
FWLS Liapchev   Soyal-class Cruiser
FWLS Ulloa   Soyal-class Cruiser
FWLS Percival   Eagle-class Frigate
FWLS Aglovale   Eagle-class Frigate
FWLS Bagdemaus   Eagle-class Frigate
FWLS Florida Solov'ëv   League II-class Destroyer
FWLS Jonas Günter   League II-class Destroyer
FWLS James Fisk   League II-class Destroyer
FWLS Josien van Oort   League II-class Destroyer
FWLS Francisco Yanez   League II-class Destroyer
FWLS Laetitia Brocard   League II-class Destroyer
FWLS Autolycus   Zechetinu-class Corvette
FWLS Butes   Zechetinu-class Corvette
FWLS Caeneus   Zechetinu-class Corvette
FWLS Castor   Zechetinu-class Corvette
FWLS Clytius   Zechetinu-class Corvette
FWLS Cytissorus   Zechetinu-class Corvette
FWLS Echion   Zechetinu-class Corvette
FWLS Ascalaphus   Zechetinu II-class Corvette
FWLS Asterion   Zechetinu II-class Corvette
FWLS Atalanta   Zechetinu II-class Corvette

2nd Border Fleet (2) – 24 Ships
FLWS Kalidasa   Atreus-class Battleship
FWLS Novak   Soyal-class Cruiser
FWLS Molnar   Soyal-class Cruiser
FWLS Bernotti   Soyal-class Cruiser
FWLS Grijns   Soyal-class Cruiser
FWLS Leodegrance   Eagle-class Frigate
FWLS Agravain   Eagle-class Frigate
FWLS Manuela Castelo Branco   League II-class Destroyer
FWLS Meredith Leal   League II-class Destroyer
FWLS Marcus Nielsen   League II-class Destroyer
FWLS Ivan Vysockij   League II-class Destroyer
FWLS Elanora Soglio   League II-class Destroyer
FWLS Franco Rubbi   League II-class Destroyer
FWLS Charles Deppas   League II-class Destroyer
FWLS Augeas   Zechetinu-class Corvette
FWLS Bellerophon   Zechetinu-class Corvette
FWLS Calaïs   Zechetinu-class Corvette
FWLS Canthus   Zechetinu-class Corvette
FWLS Cepheus   Zechetinu-class Corvette
FWLS Coronus   Zechetinu-class Corvette
FWLS Deucalion   Zechetinu-class Corvette
FWLS Eribotes   Zechetinu-class Corvette
FWLS Asclepius   Zechetinu II-class Corvette
FWLS Asterius   Zechetinu II-class Corvette

Security Fleet (1) – 20 Ships
FWLS Andurien   Atreus-class Battleship
FWLS Tamarind   Atreus-class Battleship
FWLS Ali   Soyal-class Cruiser
FWLS Krausse   Soyal-class Cruiser
FWLS Pigeonnier   Soyal-class Cruiser
FWLS O'Gowan   Soyal-class Cruiser
FWLS Paisi   Soyal-class Cruiser
FWLS Zdravkov   Soyal-class Cruiser
FWLS Torild Holmberg   League I-class Destroyer
FWLS Alana Duff   League I-class Destroyer
FWLS Majvor Svensson   League I-class Destroyer
FWLS Laura Horas   League I-class Destroyer
FWLS Eduardo Guimarães   League I-class Destroyer
FWLS Eugenie Martin   League I-class Destroyer
FWLS Ellis Baker   League I-class Destroyer
FWLS Claudius Temay   League I-class Destroyer
FWLS Oleane Eliassen   League I-class Destroyer
FWLS Isabella Morcillo   League I-class Destroyer
FWLS Gerardus Boer   League I-class Destroyer
FWLS Finn O'Donnell   League I-class Destroyer

Fleets are based at:

• HQ FWLN – Angel II
  1st Line Fleet – Stewart – FC Border from Poulsbo to New Dallas
  2nd Line Fleet – Oriente – FC Border from Bat Kol to Gorki and Capellan Border
  1st Border Fleet – MacKenzie – Periphery Border from Circinus to Aurelius
  2nd Border Fleet – Clipperton – Periphery Border from Stettin to Joppa
  Security Fleet – Ionus – Internal patrols of FWL space over 60LY from the border.
  

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Takiro on March 14, 2015, 10:00:50 PM

Naval goodness! 8)

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on March 14, 2015, 10:03:39 PM

Always naval goodness here.

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on March 14, 2015, 10:37:49 PM

Capellan Confederation Navy

The Capellan Navy has always been the smallest of the major fleets of the Inner Sphere, but until the devastation of the 4th Succession War, the CCN had always managed to hold its own.  The devastating losses of the 4th Succession War have not yet been recovered from, however, the CCN of today is an ever growing fleet with a new purpose and drive that will cause any unprepared foe great pain.

Historical Overview of Succession Wars Actions

1st Succession War 2786-2822

At the outbreak of the 1st Succession War, thee CCN possessed 296 WarShip and would add another 247 during the course of hostilities.  However, the losses the CCN suffered were enormous, with only sixty-five vessels in commission by the end of fighting.  The losses to powers on all borders was only offset through the profligate use of nuclear weapons by the CCN and the effects of the New Dallas Accords, that allowed the Capellan shipyards to maintain production, even if it was at an ever declining rate.

2nd Succession War 2830 – 2864

The CCN continued to fight hard during the 2nd Succession War, entering the fight with seventy eight vessels and commissioning another fifty two during the war.  Despite these efforts, which were enormous for the small and beleaguered state, the CCN had only fifteen active WarShips by 2864 and the Confederation’s yards had nearly ground to a halt by the end of the war, so devastated was the Capellans industrial base.

3rd Succession War 2866-3025

Through sheer bloody minded determination, the CCN managed to continue producing WarShips throughout the 3rd Succession War, managing to launch 212 by 3025 and possessing a fleet of 66 active vessels at that time.  Though the smallest of the navies of the major states in 3025, the CCN had a strong reputation as a responsive and effective naval force.  However, this ability to respond to numerous small-scale threats along both borders had deprived the CCN of the skills needed to work effectively in large groupings,

4th Succession War

The massing of the FSN against it in 3028 and 3029 forced the CCN to face its foe at a scale beyond which it had operated for more than fifty years.  The results were devastating, as the CCN was brutalised in large-scale engagements over the worlds of Tikonov, Keid, Sarna, New Aragon and Sian, where thirty one ships of war fell to the Davion fleet.  Eleven other ships would be destroyed in other engagements with the FSN, with the Capellan Navy managing to eliminate only seven Davion vessels in return.  Following the raid on Sian, the spirit of the CCN had been broken more effectively than had been the case in either the 1st or 2nd Succession War.  The remaining two dozen ships of the CCN suffered further degradations to their fighting power during the purges of Romano Liao’s early reign.

War of 3039

The Canopian-Andurien invasion and the actions of the War of 3039 showed a Capellan fleet more ready to run than fight, hence the loss of only a single ship during this period.  However, Romano Liao was less than pleased with the results of her new navy, despite its growth to thirty-one vessels.  The appointment of Fleet Colonel Yu Shin was her answer to this and her mandate was to turn the CCN back into a fighting navy again.

3040-3048 Expansion

Since Admiral Shin’s appointment ten years ago, the CCN has begun to approach the strength it had before the beginning of the 4th Succession War, with forty three WarShips now in service and fifteen in reserve.  However, Admiral Shin’s achievements are greater than just the launching of new hulls: the Admiral has managed to re-instil a fighting spirit in the CCN, though there has been no real chance for the Admiral to test her new fleet in major battle.  The CCN seems to have recovered from the trauma of the 4th Succession War, however only the true test of battle will show if the Admiral’s work has been successful.

Phoenix Fleet Plan (3) – 159 Ships
3 Phoenix-class Battleships
5 Liuye Dao-class Heavy Cruisers (3 escorts, 2 independent)
15 Shuang Shou Ji-class Destroyers (6/4 escorts, 5 independent)
30 Shuang Bi Shou-class Corvettes (6/4/10 escorts, 10 independent)
Divided into:
•   1 x 18 Ship Core Group
•   2 x 5 Ship Strike Groups
•   5 x 3 Ship Patrol Squadrons
•   10 x 1 Ship Corvette Patrols
Reserve of 36 older vessels
Total strength of 195 ships

The Phoenix fleet plan calls for the CCN to continue to grow towards a balanced and large fleet capable of both defending and expanding the Capellan Confederation, though the actual practicality of the plan and its scale remain more of a Capellan dream than an actual achievable reality.

The CCN Today

CCN – Current Construction Program

The recovery of the CCN rests partly on the loss of only two major shipyards during the 4th Succession War.  The CCN can still call on the services of three shipyards and eight building slips, enabling the small navy to be relatively well supported.  Capellan production is completely focused on new designs and has been from just before the 4th Succession War.  For such a small state, this effort has been nothing short of incredible.

Phoenix-class Battleships      Capella
Liuye Dao-class Heavy Cruisers       Capella
Shuang Shou Ji-class Destroyers    Capella (2), Betelgeuse
Shuang Bi Shou-class Corvettes      Capella, Betelgeuse, Necromo

CURRENT FLEET – 58 (43 Active, 15 Reserve)

Battle Line – 8 Ships
2 Phoenix-class Battleships
6 Du Shi Wang-class Battleships
Cruisers – 11 Ships
5 Liuye Dao-class Heavy Cruisers
6 Soyal-class Cruisers
Frigates and Destroyers – 7 Ships
7 Shuang Shou Ji-class Destroyers
Light Escorts – 17 Ships
8 Shuang Bi Shou-class Corvettes
9 Ranger-class Corvettes
Reserve – 15 Ships
2 Du Shi Wang-class Battleships
5 Soyal-class Cruisers
8 Ranger-class Corvettes

DEPLOYMENT

A single fleet is deployed to each Commonality, with the reserve fleet responsible for the defence of the realms major shipyards.  The Capella fleet receives the most support and new vessels and passes of older and less desirable units to the other fleets.

Capella Fleet (16 ships)
CCS Victor Edward Liao   Du Shi Wang-class Battleship
CCS Franco Martell Liao   Du Shi Wang-class Battleship
CCS Phoenix   Phoenix-class Battleship
CCS Victoria   Liuye Dao-class Heavy Cruiser
CCS Sarna   Liuye Dao-class Heavy Cruiser
CCS Kong   Soyal-class Cruiser
CCS Tsui   Soyal-class Cruiser
CCS Tianjin   Shuang Shou Ji-class Destroyer
CCS Shanxi   Shuang Shou Ji-class Destroyer
CCS Jilin   Shuang Shou Ji-class Destroyer
CCS Cavalor   Ranger-class Corvette
CCS Pojos   Ranger-class Corvette
CCS Cao Guojiu   Shuang Bi Shou-class Corvette
CCS Han Xiangzi   Shuang Bi Shou-class Corvette
CCS Han Zhongli   Shuang Bi Shou-class Corvette
CCS Lu Dongbin   Shuang Bi Shou-class Corvette

Sian Fleet (16 ships)
CCS Kurnath Liao   Du Shi Wang-class Battleship
CCS Arden Baxter   Du Shi Wang-class Battleship
CCS Dragon   Phoenix-class Battleship
CCS Capella   Liuye Dao-class Heavy Cruiser
CCS Sian   Liuye Dao-class Heavy Cruiser
CCS Tsang   Soyal-class Cruiser
CCS Huo   Soyal-class Cruiser
CCS Hebei   Shuang Shou Ji-class Destroyer
CCS Liaoning   Shuang Shou Ji-class Destroyer
CCS Jiangsu   Shuang Shou Ji-class Destroyer
CCS Bentley   Ranger-class Corvette
CCS Pella II   Ranger-class Corvette
CCS He Xiangu   Shuang Bi Shou-class Corvette
CCS Lan Caihe   Shuang Bi Shou-class Corvette
CCS Tie Guaili   Shuang Bi Shou-class Corvette
CCS Zhang Guolao   Shuang Bi Shou-class Corvette

Victoria Fleet (11 ships)
CCS Irenna Liao   Du Shi Wang-class Battleship
CCS Emile Faulkner Liao   Du Shi Wang-class Battleship
CCS Tikonov   Liuye Dao-class Heavy Cruiser
CCS Jong    Soyal-class Cruiser
CCS Gang   Soyal-class Cruiser
CCS Heilongjiang   Shuang Shou Ji-class Destroyer
CCS Zangul   Ranger-class Corvette
CCS Madras   Ranger-class Corvette
CCS Muridox   Ranger-class Corvette
CCS Carmen   Ranger-class Corvette
CCS Cordiagr   Ranger-class Corvette

Reserve Fleet (15 ships)
CCS Aleisha Liao   Du Shi Wang-class Battleship
CCS Stephen Edward Liao   Du Shi Wang-class Battleship
CCS Shuang   Soyal-class Cruiser
CCS Mi   Soyal-class Cruiser
CCS Lin   Soyal-class Cruiser
CCS Mar   Soyal-class Cruiser
CCS Chuko   Soyal-class Cruiser
CCS Amu Darya   Ranger-class Corvette
CCS Nihal   Ranger-class Corvette
CCS No Return   Ranger-class Corvette
CCS Decus   Ranger-class Corvette
CCS Wantorill   Ranger-class Corvette
CCS Gei-Fu   Ranger-class Corvette
CCS Yàn-huì   Ranger-class Corvette
CCS Ghorepani   Ranger-class Corvette

Fleets are based at:

• HQ CCN – Sian
  Capella Fleet – Capella
  Sian Fleet – Betelgeuse
  Victoria Fleet – Kimi
  Reserve Fleet – Necromo

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on March 14, 2015, 11:48:18 PM

St. Ives War Fleet


Historical Overview of Succession Wars Actions

St. Ives emerged from the 4th Succession War with the three reserve vessels that were responsible for protecting the St. Ives shipyard.  With the focus of St. Ives on nation building and the ground arm, the St. Ives War Fleet (SIWF) gained only a single new vessel before 3040.  However, following the War of 3039 and the general increase in naval spending across the Inner Sphere, the SIWF gained nine additional vessels in the last four years, including 3 Feng Huang-class Cruisers and 6 Yan Yu Dao-class Corvettes.

However, despite the impressive building program the SIWF has major systemic issues with command and control, training, fleet discipline and maintenance, making the overall strength of the fleet much less than it could be.  Though the current plan is to expand the fleet to 26 vessels, there are many who believe that a wholesale reorganisation of the SIWF would be a better way to spend money.

Future Fleet Defence Plan – 26 Ships
1 Active Fleet with
1 Du Shi Wang-class Battleship
4 Feng Huang-class Heavy Cruisers
21 Yan Yu Dao-class Corvettes
2 Reserve Ships
Total of 28 ships

The SIWF Today

SIWF – Current Construction Program

The last of the planned Feng Huang-class Heavy Cruisers is currently under construction with both building slips to continue series production of the Yan Yu Dao-class Corvette as part of the Future Fleet Defence Plan.

Feng Huang-class Heavy Cruiser         St. Ives (switching to Yan Yu Dao in late 3051)
Yan Yu Dao-class Corvette         St. Ives

CURRENT FLEET – 12 (10 Active, 2 Reserve)

Battle Line – 1 Ships
1 Du Shi Wang-class Battleship
Cruisers – 3 Ships
3 Feng Huang-class Heavy Cruisers
Light Escorts – 6 Ships
6 Yan Yu Dao-class Corvettes
Reserve – 2 Ships
2 Soyal-class Cruisers

DEPLOYMENT

The SIWF has no real structure, with senior officers appointed for specific missions and ships rarely operating together for long periods of time.

St. Ives War Fleet (12 ships) – Ad hoc groups dispatched as needed
SICS St. Ives   Du Shi Wang-class Battleship
SICS Feng Huang   Feng Huang-class Heavy Cruiser
SICS Candace Liao   Feng Huang-class Heavy Cruiser
SICS Kai Allard-Liao   Feng Huang-class Heavy Cruiser
SICS Hope of Capella   Soyal-class Cruiser
SICS Unity of Duty   Soyal-class Cruiser
SICS Warlock   Yan Yu Dao-class Corvette
SICS Indicass   Yan Yu Dao-class Corvette
SICS Texlos   Yan Yu Dao-class Corvette
SICS Tallin   Yan Yu Dao-class Corvette
SICS Vesthallas   Yan Yu Dao-class Corvette
SICS Milos   Yan Yu Dao-class Corvette

Fleets are based at:
•   HQ SIWF – St. Ives

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Red Pins on March 15, 2015, 12:26:33 AM

Dang, you must be writing offline and just posting, because I see three more are ready to read.  This looks very interesting, BN, thanks for something new to read!

How's work going?

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on March 15, 2015, 12:28:55 AM

This was all written over the last few months, just posting it piece by piece.

Work is still busy, but thhat's looks like standard for this place.

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Red Pins on March 15, 2015, 12:52:05 AM

Well, good luck.

Still hoping to see more of the KU someday.

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on March 15, 2015, 02:22:40 AM

ComStar Fleet

ComStar has maintained a fleet since the Exodus, however, it was not until the period following the 4th Succession War that the ComGuard Navy truly began to take shape.  In the last twenty years, the ComStar Fleet has grown into a potent if still relatively small war fleet, however, considering the industrial strength of Terra, the numbers of ships in service could rapidly climb.

Historical Overview of Succession Wars Actions

ComStar possessed 12 WarShip when Kerensky departed and managed to bring together numerous hulks, wrecks and reserve ships.  The total fleet by 2800 amounted to 105 WarShips, however, most were old, dilapidated and with patchwork repairs.  No more than twelve to fourteen vessels were in service from 2800-3025 and as a ship began to age, it was retired to the bone yards and another brought on line.

Seeing the policy of keeping over 100 out of date ships as an expensive waste, Primus Julian Tiepolo commissioned the navy to produce a series of new designs to fit out the ComStar fleet.  These classes went into production from 3018 and following Myndo Waterly’s elevation to Primus, production has steadily increased.

There is currently a fierce debate over the fate of the reserve WarShips within the First Circuit, as some wish to dump the vessels into Sol, whilst others see selling off the old hulls as a chance to recover some of what has been spent on the relics over the years.  These seventy seven hulls could be a highly destabilising force if sold or given to various factions across the Inner Sphere.

Myndo Waterly has declared that she wishes to see the fleet expand into a force of 350 WarShips, however, though the yards at Terra could manage such a feat, manning and managing such a number of vessels is probably beyond the current capabilities of ComStar.

Terran Fleet Plan (10) – 350 Ships
10 Fleets with
3 Terra-class Battleships
6 Trafalgar-class Cruisers
12 Sabre-class Destroyers
9 Triumph-class Corvettes
5 Hegemony-class Transports

The CSF Today

CSF – Current Construction Program

Current nominated production for the Terran system sees all twenty four building slips assigned active building programs, however, it is not clear if this is simply forward planning or actual current production.

Terra-class Battleships         Terra (2)
Trafalgar-class Cruisers         Terra (2)
Sabre-class Destroyers         Terra (5)
Triumph-class Corvettes         Terra (5)
Hegemony-class Transports      Terra (10)

CURRENT FLEET – 131 (54 Active, 77 Reserve)

Battle Line – 5 Ships
5 Terra-class Battleships
Cruisers – 9 Ships
9 Trafalgar-class Cruisers
Frigates and Destroyers – 14 Ships
14 Sabre-class Destroyers
Light Escorts – 15 Ships
15 Triumph-class Corvettes
Transports – 11 Ships
11 Hegemony-class Transports

DEPLOYMENT

The entire ComStar Fleet is currently located in the Terran system and divided into the 1st Terran Fleet, as per the new plans for fleet organisation and the forming 2nd and newly raised 3rd Fleets.

1st Terran Fleet (35 ships)
CSS Terra   Terra-class Battleship
CSS Jupiter   Terra-class Battleship
CSS Venus   Terra-class Battleship
CSS Trafalgar   Trafalgar-class Missile Cruiser
CSS Nelson   Trafalgar-class Missile Cruiser
CSS Téméraire   Trafalgar-class Missile Cruiser
CSS Neptune   Trafalgar-class Missile Cruiser
CSS Conqueror   Trafalgar-class Missile Cruiser
CSS Africa   Trafalgar-class Missile Cruiser
CSS Sabre   Sabre-class Escort Destroyer
CSS Simoom   Sabre-class Escort Destroyer
CSS Scimitar   Sabre-class Escort Destroyer
CSS Scotsman   Sabre-class Escort Destroyer
CSS Scout   Sabre-class Escort Destroyer
CSS Senator   Sabre-class Escort Destroyer
CSS Sepoy   Sabre-class Escort Destroyer
CSS Shark   Sabre-class Escort Destroyer
CSS Sparrowhawk   Sabre-class Escort Destroyer
CSS Splendid   Sabre-class Escort Destroyer
CSS Success   Sabre-class Escort Destroyer
CSS Shamrock   Sabre-class Escort Destroyer
CSS Triumph   Triumph-class Corvette
CSS Thetis   Triumph-class Corvette
CSS Trident   Triumph-class Corvette
CSS Taku   Triumph-class Corvette
CSS Tarpon   Triumph-class Corvette
CSS Thistle   Triumph-class Corvette
CSS Truant   Triumph-class Corvette
CSS Talisman   Triumph-class Corvette
CSS Tetrarch   Triumph-class Corvette
CSS Raymond Cameron   Hegemony-class Transport
CSS Richard I Cameron   Hegemony-class Transport
CSS Jacob Cameron   Hegemony-class Transport
CSS Theodore Cameron   Hegemony-class Transport
CSS Deborah Cameron   Hegemony-class Transport

2nd Terran Fleet (18 ships)
CSS Mars   Terra-class Battleship
CSS Mercury   Terra-class Battleship
CSS Victory   Trafalgar-class Missile Cruiser
CSS Leviathan   Trafalgar-class Missile Cruiser
CSS Britannia   Trafalgar-class Missile Cruiser
CSS Saladin   Sabre-class Escort Destroyer
CSS Seraph   Sabre-class Escort Destroyer
CSS Triton   Triumph-class Corvette
CSS Tribune   Triumph-class Corvette
CSS Trenchant   Triumph-class Corvette
CSS Tigris   Triumph-class Corvette
CSS Triad   Triumph-class Corvette
CSS Tuna   Triumph-class Corvette
CSS James McKenna   Hegemony-class Transport
CSS Michael Cameron   Hegemony-class Transport
CSS Brian Cameron   Hegemony-class Transport
CSS Judith Cameron   Hegemony-class Transport
CSS Elizabeth Cameron   Hegemony-class Transport

3rd Terran Fleet (1 ship)
CSS Margaret Cameron   Hegemony-class Transport

Disposal Fleet (77 ships)
1 Farragut-class
1 McKenna-class
1 Texas-class
4 Black Lion II-class
3 Cameron-class
9 Aegis-class
3 Sovetskii Soyuz-class
2 Congress-class
1 Quixote-class
3 Riga I-class
3 Baron-class
3 Carson-class
16 Essex-class
9 Lola III-class
6 Naga-class
2 Whirlwind-class
1 Bonaventure-class
7 Vincent Mk.39-class
1 Potemkin-class
1 Volga-class

Fleets are based at:
•   HQ ComStar Fleet – Terra

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Hessian on March 15, 2015, 04:56:35 AM

WOW!

I've found this threat only now and couldn't stop myself from reading each of your posts so far without interruption.



Must be quite the naval arms race in that alternate universe of yours....

But the part I enjoyed the most was chapter one. That banter between Issola Chandra and Natasha Kerensky....

Ciao
Hessian


P.S.: And a map too....woohoo!

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on March 15, 2015, 03:01:01 PM

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on March 16, 2015, 03:55:25 AM

Taurian Concordat Navy

The Taurian Concordat Navy (TCN) is if not the best, then equal to the best navy in the Inner Sphere.  The pride, esprit de corps, tactics, strategies and designs of the TCN are envied and copied by many, but never with the panache that the Taurians bring to the sphere of naval warfare.  Despite these advantages the TCN has been reduced to ruins time and again, as larger foes swarm it under with sheer numbers.

Historical Overview of Succession Wars Actions

1st Succession War 2786-2822

The Taurian Navy, like those of the other Periphery powers did all it could to rearm following the departure of Kerensky for the Rim Worlds and Terra.  Limited production of small vessels was restarted deep in the Hyades and wrecked hulls were repaired as best the TCN could.  By the outbreak of the 1st Succession War, thirty one WarShips were on the line, though their state and size was in no way what the TCN truly needed for its defence.  Over the course of the war, the Hyades yards managed to produce another twenty-four vessels, but fighting against Davion and Liao incursions and the occasional spat with the Canopians cost the TCN all but six ships.  However, all six were built during the war, with the earlier vessels all lost, a clear testimony to their lack of effectiveness.

2nd Succession War 2830 – 2864

The shipyards at Illushin and Sterope were able to assist in building for a limited time during the lull between the wars, helping to rebuild the TCN into a force of sixteen WarShips, however, material shortages saw their production halt again late in the 2nd Succession War.  However, this allowed the TCN to commission thirty more vessels during the War, but it was almost too little.  By 2864, only a single TCN vessel could be considered to be truly operational, though several more were listed as “combat ineffective” but kept on the rolls.  The TCN had continued to give sterling service and keep both Capellan and FedSuns probes at bay.

3rd Succession War 2866-3025

The 3rd Succession War was a blessing for the TCN, as it was able to slowly rebuild its numbers, ending the war with thirty active hulls, having built sixty during the war.  By 3025, the TCN was again able to operate in squadron strength and began to undertake active operations beyond its traditional defensive roles.
Since 3025, the TCN has lain low, apart from the occasional raid and response but has added ten more ships to its active roster and maintaining another fifteen in reserve, providing the fleet with a strength of 55 Warships, almost as many as the Capellan Confederation.  When coupled with excellent vessels and the best crews in the Inner Sphere, the TCN is now a truly credible determent to any who might wish to bring harm to the Taurian Concordat.

Master Fleet Plan 3100 – (4) – 100 Ships
4 Fleets with
1 Meteor-class Battleship
2 Richelieu-class Battle Cruisers
3 Winchester-class Heavy Cruisers
4 Dart-class Light Cruisers
9 Orion-class Destroyers
6 Wildcat-class Corvettes
Reserve of 21 older vessels
Total strength of 121 ships

The Master Fleet Plan 3100 seeks to return the TDF to a level approaching its high point in numbers, which was reached just prior to the Reunification War.  This has given the Concordat’s neighbours pause, as a TCN with 120 ships of the line is a potent and clear danger to all its neighbours.

The TCN Today

TCN – Current Construction Program

The Taurian Concordat still has a strong shipbuilding industry, nearly equal to that of the Capellan Confederation and rumours are that it may expand soon.  The TCN has three separate shipyards with six building slips between them.

Meteor-class Battleship         Taurus
Richelieu-class Battle Cruiser      Taurus
Winchester-class Heavy Cruisers      Illushin
Dart-class Light Cruisers         Sterope
Orion-class Destroyers         Taurus
Wildcat-class Corvettes         Taurus

CURRENT FLEET – 55 (40 Active, 15 Reserve)

Battle Line – 4 Ships
1 Meteor-class Battleship
3 Richelieu-class Battle Cruisers
Cruisers – 9 Ships
5 Winchester-class Heavy Cruisers
4 Dart-class Light Cruisers
Frigates and Destroyers – 15 Ships
5 Wagon Wheel-class Frigates
5 Orion-class Destroyers
5 Concordat-class Destroyers
Light Escorts – 12 Ships
5 Wildcat-class Frigates
7 Pinto-class Frigates
Reserve – 15 Ships
5 Wagon Wheel-class Frigates
5 Concordat-class Destroyers
5 Pinto-class Corvettes

DEPLOYMENT

The TCN is divided between the four Unions of the Concordat, with most firepower distributed to the fleets facing the Federated Suns or concentrated in and around the Hyades Cluster.  The fleets are primarily defensive weapons but are able to undertake offensive action as needed, exercising twice yearly against other Taurian formations and sometimes against units from the Magistracy and in the past from the Outworlds.

4th Fleet (13 ships)
TCS Meteor   Meteor-class Battleship
TCS Jean Bart   Richelieu -class Battlecruiser
TCS Sterope   Winchester-class Heavy Cruiser
TCS Illiushin   Winchester-class Heavy Cruiser
TCS Vanguard   Dart-class Light Cruiser
TCS Dumassas   Wagon Wheel-class Frigate
TCS Micros III   Wagon Wheel-class Frigate
TCS Pleiades   Orion-class Destroyer
TCS Hyades   Orion-class Destroyer
TCS Badlands   Orion-class Destroyer
TCS Wildhunt   Wildcat-class Corvette
TCS Wilddog   Wildcat-class Corvette
TCS Wildfire   Wildcat-class Corvette

6th Fleet (12 ships)
TCS Richelieu   Richelieu -class Battlecruiser
TCS Taurus   Winchester-class Heavy Cruiser
TCS Vengeance   Dart-class Light Cruiser
TCS Hawktor   Wagon Wheel-class Frigate
TCS Orion   Orion-class Destroyer
TCS Carina   Orion-class Destroyer
TCS Samantha Calderon   Concordat-class Destroyer
TCS Wildcat   Wildcat-class Corvette
TCS Wildsky   Wildcat-class Corvette
TCS Saint Philippe   Pinto-class Corvette
TCS Royal Louis   Pinto-class Corvette
TCS Ile de France   Pinto-class Corvette

9th Fleet (8 ships)
TCS Clemenceau   Richelieu -class Battlecruiser
TCS Pinard   Winchester-class Heavy Cruiser
TCS Victory   Dart-class Light Cruiser
TCS Mas   Wagon Wheel-class Frigate
TCS Sandra Calderon   Concordat-class Destroyer
TCS Daniel Calderon   Concordat-class Destroyer
TCS Vendôme    Pinto-class Corvette
TCS Dauphin Royal   Pinto-class Corvette

12th Fleet (7 ships)
TCS Perdition   Winchester-class Heavy Cruiser
TCS Valiant   Dart-class Light Cruiser
TCS Aea   Wagon Wheel-class Frigate
TCS Timothy Calderon   Concordat-class Destroyer
TCS Richard Calderon   Concordat-class Destroyer
TCS Monarque   Pinto-class Corvette
TCS Royal Duc   Pinto-class Corvette

14th Fleet (15 ships)
TCS Mithron   Wagon Wheel-class Frigate
TCS Renfield   Wagon Wheel-class Frigate
TCS Tirabad   Wagon Wheel-class Frigate
TCS Amber   Wagon Wheel-class Frigate
TCS Diik   Wagon Wheel-class Frigate
TCS Sigur Fonn   Concordat-class Destroyer
TCS Amanda Calderon   Concordat-class Destroyer
TCS Amalthia Calderon   Concordat-class Destroyer
TCS Caterina Calderon   Concordat-class Destroyer
TCS Mitchell Calderon   Concordat-class Destroyer
TCS Couronne   Pinto-class Corvette
TCS Paris   Pinto-class Corvette
TCS Henri   Pinto-class Corvette
TCS Soleil Royal   Pinto-class Corvette
TCS Sceptre   Pinto-class Corvette

Fleets are based at:

• HQ TCN – Taurus
  4th Fleet – Ishtar – Hyades Union
  6th Fleet – World – Sterope – Perdition Union
  9th Fleet – World – Illushin – Brinton Union
  12th Fleet – World – Sterope – Farseer Union
  14th Fleet – World – Taurus – Hyades Cluster, training command and reserve units

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Red Pins on March 16, 2015, 11:51:00 AM

...I don't recognize most of these designs - is there a topic with KU ship types?

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on March 16, 2015, 02:48:51 PM

Most are here but have different names.  I'll try and dig them all up.

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Red Pins on March 16, 2015, 04:04:21 PM

Thanks.  Maybe wait until the final entry, then group them by nation.  I'm in no hurry.

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Ice Hellion on March 16, 2015, 04:43:27 PM

Richelieu like the Richelieu?

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on March 17, 2015, 12:08:31 AM

Yep, the very same you planned to build for the KU Taurians.

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Ice Hellion on March 17, 2015, 02:51:52 PM

Quote from: Blacknova on March 17, 2015, 12:08:31 AM

Yep, the very same you planned to build for the KU Taurians.

And that I (or rather Knightmare) built for the Star League  ;D

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on April 03, 2015, 07:17:43 PM

Magistracy of Canopus Fleet

Never a powerful fleet, the Royal Canopian War Fleet (RCWF) has been destroyed four times in its history, each time rebuilding and continuing its role of defending the Magistracy.  Recent years, since the mid-30th Century, have allowed the RCWF to rebuild to a size not seen since the highs of the reunification war and the 2760s.  Should the current trend continue, the RCWF will become a real fleet for the first time in its history.  However, this growth is not without its problems, as the case of the recently designed and poorly received Union-class Pocket Battleship attests.

Historical Overview of Succession Wars Actions

1st Succession War 2786-2822

Twenty two ships in various states of repair were on hand when the 1st Succession War broke out and the Canopians were able to launch another five during that brutal war.  However, predation by the League and Confederation, spats with the Taurians and pirate attacks cost the RCWF every one of it ships.

2nd Succession War 2830 – 2864

Only two new WarShips were built before the 2nd Succession War erupted, with another ten launching during the war however, there were several periods where the RCWF had no operational ships and by 2864, this had been the case for seven years.  The RCWF and the Dunianshire yards continued to struggle on, but a new vessel would not launch until 2875.

3rd Succession War 2866-3025

Over the course of the 3rd Succession War the RCWF launched forty seven vessels, managing to keep eighteen of them operational by 3025.  This was no mean feat for the Canopians, who had often become the target of opportunistic League and Capellan raids.
Kyalla Centrella saw an expanded fleet as exactly what the realm needed and in the late 3020’s six more vessels were launched, all of which saw active service during the invasion of Capellan space in company with the Duchy of Andurien.  The overall disaster that the campaign was cost the RCWF three vessels with nearly every other ship suffering moderate to heavy damage.

3040-3048 Expansion

Since the rise of Emma Centrella, three new WarShips have joined the fleet, with the strength of the RCWF now 24 active WarShips and seven in reserve, it most powerful roster since 2765-2770.  Emma Centrella, though not the warmonger her mother was is a supporter of an expanded fleet and has put in train plans to more than double the size of the existing fleet.  However, although the Union-class is technically meant to be part of the future fleet, rumour is that a different design might be produced instead due to the Union’s shortcomings.

Luxen Fleet Conference Plan (3) – 63 Ships
3 Fleets with
1 Union-class Pocket Battleship
2 Athena-class Heavy Cruisers
4 Dart-class Light Cruisers
6 Concordat-class Destroyers
8 Magestrix-class Corvettes
21 reserve ships
84 WarShip total strength

The MCF Today

MCF – Current Construction Program

The single building slip at Dunianshire is the single biggest bottleneck for fleet expansion, meaning that the fleet plan may take as long as two centuries to complete.

Union-class Pocket Battleship      Dunianshire – shared single yard
Athena-class Heavy Cruiser      Dunianshire – shared single yard
Dart-class Light Cruiser         Dunianshire – shared single yard
Concordat-class Destroyer      Dunianshire – shared single yard
Magestrix-class Corvette      Dunianshire – shared single yard

CURRENT FLEET – 31 (24 Active, 7 Reserve)

Battle Line – 1 Ship
1 Union-class Pocket Battleship
Cruisers – 5 Ships
2 Athena-class Heavy Cruisers
3 Dart-class Light Cruisers
Frigates and Destroyers – 8 Ships
4 Wagon Wheel-class Frigates
4 Concordat-class Destroyers
Light Escorts – 10 Ships
4 Magestrix-class Corvettes
6 Pinto-class Corvettes
Reserve – 7 Ships
3 Wagon Wheel-class Frigates
4 Pinto-class Corvettes

DEPLOYMENT

The RCWF assigns squadrons on an as needed basis, with most deployed to Dunianshire, Canopus, Luxen or Detroit.

Royal Canopian War Fleet Type (31 ships)
MCS Kyalla Centrella   Athena-class Corvette
MCS Crystalla Centrella   Athena-class Corvette
MCS Drake   Dart-class Corvette
MCS Dromeda   Dart-class Corvette
MCS Demon   Dart-class Corvette
MCS Canopus   Wagon Wheel-class Corvette
MCS Luxen   Wagon Wheel-class Corvette
MCS Dunianshire   Wagon Wheel-class Corvette
MCS Detroit   Wagon Wheel-class Corvette
MCS Marantha   Wagon Wheel-class Corvette
MCS Cranston   Wagon Wheel-class Corvette
MCS Luxani   Wagon Wheel-class Corvette
MCS Freedom   Concordat-class Corvette
MCS Unity   Concordat-class Corvette
MCS Discovery   Concordat-class Corvette
MCS Hope   Concordat-class Corvette
MCS Magestrix   Magestrix-class Corvette
MCS Duchess   Magestrix-class Corvette
MCS Countess   Magestrix-class Corvette
MCS Marquessa   Magestrix-class Corvette
MCS Agile   Pinto-class Corvette
MCS Expedient   Pinto-class Corvette
MCS Ranger   Pinto-class Corvette
MCS Diver   Pinto-class Corvette
MCS Excellent   Pinto-class Corvette
MCS Tempest   Pinto-class Corvette
MCS Squall   Pinto-class Corvette
MCS Adamant   Pinto-class Corvette
MCS Stealthy   Pinto-class Corvette
MCS Hunter   Pinto-class Corvette

Fleet is based at:
•   HQ RCWF – Dunianshire

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on April 03, 2015, 07:31:55 PM

Outworlds Alliance Navy

The Outworlds Alliance Navy (OAN) has often been derogatorily reoffered to as the Pinto Squadron, a title it had some claim to for many years.  More recent developments shave seen the OAN build up a heavier base for its fleet, despite using old designs to do so, making the OAN a far more credible deterrent.  However, the split with Wynn’s Protectorate, though costing the fleet no ships, did cost it half its yard space and the Protectorate has demonstrated what the Alliance could do if properly motivated.

Historical Overview of Succession Wars Actions

1st Succession War 2786-2822

 â€œA fleet full of Pinto’s is a fleet full of targets…” was Admiral Hiroyoshi Nishizawa’s comment regarding the rebuilding OAN in 2785.  This comment proved prophetic as the fifteen Pintos then in service and the fifteen others built during the war were all destroyed.  These losses rarely occurred in groups, as OAN vessels were picked off by the various powers and pirates surrounding the Alliance.  One of the major problems the Alliance had to face was the aggressive raiding that the Mican Star Empire undertook in the Rimward areas of Alliance space, an issue that would grow worse in years to come.

2nd Succession War 2830 – 2864

The one advantage of the Pinto is that it is cheap and easy to produce, allowing the Alliance to use the lull between the 1st and 2nd Succession Wars to build or rebuild ten Pintos.  The Alliance’s shipyards actually hit peak production during the 2nd Succession War, as the fighting in the Alliance had been limited and this allowed the OAN’s yards to build a strong supply chain.  However, this all ended in the late 2850s when a series of devastating DCA and DCMS raids crippled both the fleet and Alliance heavy industry.  The entire Alliance Navy was destroyed over the course of ten weeks and it would take three decades before another ship could be launched.  On the back of these losses the Mican Star Empire launched its first full scale attacks into the Alliance, taking several worlds where the OAN had no vessels with which to challenge the Empire’s fleet.

3rd Succession War 2866-3025

WarShip construction in the Alliance did not restart until 2688 and over the course of the 3rd Succession War, forty-four new ships would launch.  However having learnt its earlier lessons, the OAN began producing larger designs in addition to the Pinto, namely Dart and Wagon Wheel-class vessels.  This policy worked until the shattering defeat delivered by the Micans over Onverwacht, that cost the Alliance the world and eleven others around it in 2987.  The Empire was unable to immediately capitalise on this triumph, but would later expand across half the Alliance, nearly taking Wynn’s Roost in 3024.  This would lead to the declaration of Wynn’s Protectorate in 3025, when Protector Simon Avellar-Stevens seceded from the Alliance to combat the Micans on what he called “Terms of true war.”  The defection of many Alliance systems cost it no additional WarShips, leaving it with twelve vessels as the 3rd Succession War ended.

4th Succession War and The Rebuilding

Since 3025, only four ships have been added to the OAN as the Alliance struggles with the issues of the Micans, the Protectorate and the success of the latter against the Micans where the Alliance failed for so long.  Despite these issues, the Alliance and the OAN may be turning a corner, as parts and schematics for the Prince-class Destroyer were provided to the Alliance in 3046.  The opening of the lines of supply into the Protectorate have enabled long closed Alliance heavy industries to begin production again and the recent words of Protector Candice Avellar-Stevens point towards a potential reunification of the Alliance.  If this were to happen the OAN would expand to twenty seven ships.  However, if that does not happen, the Alliance plans, should the supply line to Protectorate factories remain open, to grow the fleet to fifty-four vessels by 3100.

National Defence Plan (4) – 52 Ships
4 Fleets with
1 Dart-class Light Cruiser
2 Wagon Wheel-class Cruiser
4 Prince-class Destroyer
6 Pinto-class Corvette

The OAN Today

OAN – Current Construction Program

Most production at Cerberus’s is devoted to light vessels, with heavier ships built as one offs when required.  Cerberus, always more of a hull builder and outfitter’s yard has suffered long closures with the loss of the Nerum parts yards to the Protectorate, however, whilst the lines of supply are open, the yards are working all out.

Dart-class Light Cruiser      Cerberus as needed
Wagon Wheel-class Cruiser    Cerberus as needed
Prince-class Destroyer      Cerberus
Pinto-class Corvette      Cerberus

CURRENT FLEET – 16 (16 Active, 0 Reserve)

Cruisers – 3 Ships
3 Dart-class Light Cruisers
Frigates and Destroyers – 7 Ships
5 Wagon Wheel-class Cruisers
2 Prince-class Destroyers
Light Escorts – 6 Ships
6 Pinto-class Corvettes

DEPLOYMENT

The OAN divides itself between the four Alliance Provinces, however, this model is criticised for diluting the strength of the fleet and preventing decisive action to be taken against the Micans.
 
Balligora Provincial Fleet (4 ships)
OAS Pitcairn   Dart-class Corvette
OAS Alpheratz   Dart-class Corvette
OAS Outworlds Pride   Prince-class Corvette
OAS Outworlds Hope   Prince-class Corvette

Alpheratz Provincial Fleet (4 ships)
OAS Avellar   Dart-class Corvette
OAS Freedom   Wagon Wheel-class Corvette
OAS Swallow   Pinto-class Corvette
OAS Sparrow   Pinto-class Corvette

Cerberus Provincial Fleet (4 ships)
OAS Independence   Wagon Wheel-class Corvette
OAS Justice   Wagon Wheel-class Corvette
OAS Hawk   Pinto-class Corvette
OAS Lark   Pinto-class Corvette

Ramora Provincial Fleet (4 ships)
OAS Equality   Wagon Wheel-class Corvette
OAS Reason   Wagon Wheel-class Corvette
OAS Tern   Pinto-class Corvette
OAS Petrel   Pinto-class Corvette

Fleets are based at:
•   HQ OAN – Cerberus
o   Balligora Provincial Fleet – Balligora
o   Alpheratz Provincial Fleet – Alpheratz
o   Cerberus Provincial Fleet – Cerberus
o   Ramora Provincial Fleet – Ramora

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on April 03, 2015, 07:45:46 PM

Wynn’s Protectorate Navy

The Wynn’s Protectorate Navy (WPN) though small, has proved itself to be a potent force over the last twenty-five years, leading the charge across occupied Mican space and having lost only a single ship during the Reconquista.  More importantly, the fleet built itself from nothing to a force two thirds as large as the OAN, but with similar firepower in only two decades.  The WPN has shown the rest of the Alliance what can be accomplished when it properly harnesses the people and resources of the state.

Historical Overview of Succession Wars Actions

Forming during 3025, the WPN was told by Protector Simon Avellar-Stevens to design a vessel that “…could bring pride to those of the Outworlds and strike fear into those who sought prey upon it.”  The resulting Prince-class Destroyer was a revelation for those from the former Alliance used to manning the smaller Pinto-class Corvettes.  By 3040, four ships were in service, with one of the original five built having been lost in action against the Micans.

Production continued to build over the 3040s, with seven more Prince’s joining the fleet.  Every single ship saw extensive action against the Star Empire and despite some vessels taking heavy damage no further losses were suffered.  The ongoing campaign and the overtures to the Outworlds Alliance may mean that this young navy may soon become part of a larger Alliance fleet in the future.  Should the reunion of the Alliance not occur, the protectorate plans to produce another seven Destroyers for the fleet.

Protectorate Defence Plan (2) – 18 Ships
2 Fleets with 9 Prince-class Destroyers

The WPN Today

WPN – Current Construction Program

The yards at Nerum, whilst also supplying specific parts to the Alliance yards at Cerberus, focus on the production of the Prince-class.

Prince-class Destroyer      Nerum

CURRENT FLEET – 11 (11 Active, 0 Reserve)

Frigates and Destroyers – 11 Ships
11 Prince-class Destroyers

DEPLOYMENT

The fleet is divided between the two Protectorate Provinces and ships are assigned to each depending on operational tempos and other needs.

1st Fleet (5 ships)
WPS Prince Phillip   Prince-class Corvette
WPS Prince Carlos   Prince-class Corvette
WPS Prince Ferdinand   Prince-class Corvette
WPS Prince Diego   Prince-class Corvette
WPS Prince Phillip II   Prince-class Corvette

2nd Fleet (6 ships)
WPS Prince Henry   Prince-class Corvette
WPS Prince John   Prince-class Corvette
WPS Prince Henry II   Prince-class Corvette
WPS Prince Alfonso   Prince-class Corvette
WPS Prince John II   Prince-class Corvette
WPS Prince Charles   Prince-class Corvette

Fleets are based at:
•   HQ WPF – Nerum
o   1st Fleet – Nerum
o   2nd Fleet – Blommestein

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on April 03, 2015, 08:54:51 PM

Fleet of the Mican Star Empire

Erica and Damon Glythe refused to take part in Kerensky’s Exodus, instead setting themselves up as petty dictators and founded the polar opposite of the Star League Protectorate: the Mican Star Empire.  The ex-SLDF General and Admiral took a Mechanised Infantry Division and WarShip Squadron, along with several mobile facilities that the Exodus Fleet could not move in time and set themselves up in the Mica system.  The Imperial War Fleet (IWF) descends from this beginning, though it rapidly lost the basis of the SLN and became more of a glorified pirate and terror fleet over the course of the Succession Wars.

Historical Overview of Succession Wars Actions

1st Succession War 2786-2822

Nineteen ships were in Erica Glythe’s fleet when the Glythe’s arrived over Mica and during the course of the 1st Succession War, an additional twenty-one wrecks from various sources salvaged and sent into action, whilst the mobile shipyard that came with the Empire’s founders prepared to produce new ships.  These floating wrecks rarely lasted more than an engagement or two, but were enough to terrorise large parts of the Federated Suns and Outworlds, or blunt Davion reprisals.  By the end of the 1st Succession War, opportunistic raiding of the Outworlds, Combine and Federated Suns led to several heavy reprisal strikes that all but eliminated the ships that had been salvaged or accompanied the settlement of Mica.

2nd Succession War 2830 – 2864

Finally operational, the mobile yard, taking advantage of Mica’s mineral wealth, began producing vessels.  Five WarShips, mainly Vincent-class Corvettes and the occasional Quixote-class Frigate were produced there.  During the war, fifteen more ships launched, but this effort did not stop the Federated Suns smashing the fleet in 2861.  The effort to build the fleet ruined the economy and saw the Glythe’s nearly lose their hold on power.

3rd Succession War 2866-3025

Elias Glythe, 3rd Imperial Commander of Mica turned his attention to the outer worlds, rather than the Inner Sphere and over the course of fifty years expanded the Mican Empire across ten systems.  This growth was the springboard for Damon Glythe II to launch his invasion of the Outworlds Alliance in 2987, spearheaded by a rejuvenated fleet.  The Empire built thirty-one WarShips over the course of the 3rd Succession War, loosing twenty three.  However, the drive across the Outworlds by the fleet, though it cost Mica seven ships, saw fifty-eight systems fall by 3025.

4th Succession War

The period leading up to the 4th Succession War was one of unrest for the Empire as it tried to digest its conquests whilst Damon III and Amber Glythe, twin heirs to Damon II fought for control of the throne.  This infighting cost the Empire dearly once Wynn’s Protectorate formed in 3025 and began the Reconquista of the lost Outworld’s territories.  Five WarShips were lost by the Empire, though three more launched during the war, however, the Protectorate’s offensive was never completely stopped.  Thirty eight conquered worlds were lost to the Protectorate and two to the Alliance, until Imperial Commander Erica Glythe II, a cousin of the warring siblings deposed both and stabilised the front.

3040-3048 Expansion

Since the ascension of Erica II to the throne, further losses to the Protectorate and Alliance have stopped and two new WarShips have joined the fleet.  Additionally, the Imperial Commander, through her marriage to Prince Phillip Grimm of Oberon, has secured the specifications to the Stefan Amaris-class Battleship, though it will be difficult for the small nation to build the vessel.  In an act of pure propaganda, the Imperial Commander has stated that three Battleships will be constructed along with sixteen other vessels.

Imperial War Fleet Plan (3) – 27 ships
3 Fleets with
1 Imperial (Stephan Amaris)-class Battleship
2 Quixote-class Frigate
6 Vincent Mk.52-class Corvette

The IWF Today

IWF – Current Construction Program

The old SLDF mobile yard over Mica continues to produce WarShips at a slow rate and is currently attempting to tool up to build its first Battleship.
Imperial-class Battleship   Mica – shared single yard   
Quixote-class Frigate      Mica – shared single yard
Vincent Mk.39-class Corvette   Mica – shared single yard

CURRENT FLEET – 8 (8 Active, 0 Reserve)

Frigates and Destroyers – 3 Ships
3 Quixote-class Frigates
Light Escorts – 5 Ships
5 Vincent Mk.39-class Corvettes

DEPLOYMENT

The “Grand Fleets” are deployed to each Province and come together to support major offensive or defensive actions.

Grand Fleet Imperial (3 ships)
MSES Imperious   Quixote-class Corvette
MSES Imperial   Quixote-class Corvette
MSES Adarga   Vincent Mk 39-class Corvette

Grand Fleet Mica (3 ships)
MSES Imperium   Quixote-class Corvette
MSES Adamant   Vincent Mk 39-class Corvette
MSES Admonitor   Vincent Mk 39-class Corvette

Grand Fleet Colonial (2 ships)
MSES Accuser   Vincent Mk 39-class Corvette
MSES Adjucator   Vincent Mk 39-class Corvette

Fleets are based at:
•   HQ FMSA – Mica
o   Grand Fleet Imperial – Onverwacht
o   Grand Fleet Mica – Mica
o   Grand Fleet Colonial – Cephei

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on April 03, 2015, 09:13:22 PM

Star League Navy

Major General Xavier Marchant and Vice Admiral Saito Dosan not only disagreed with Kerensky’s Exodus plan, they also disagreed with General Hayes and Minister Blake’s plans for Terra.  Being pragmatic, both men knew that to stay in the Hegemony was to die, so they departed with troops amounting to three Divisions and a WarShip squadron, along with numerous civilians and industrial plants.  The small fleet arrived of Circinus where it took control of the facilities there and prevented the garrison from taking any material when it left to link up with Operation Exodus.

Historical Overview of Succession Wars Actions

1st Succession War 2786-2822

The twenty-seven WarShips in what still called itself the Star League Navy (SLN) was supplemented over the course of the 1st Succession War by eleven more ships built at the Circinus yards.  However, the goals of the new Star League Protectorate, to protect the worlds near Circinus from predation, meant that the fleet was constantly in action, with only four WarShips surviving the war.  Engagements with the League and Commonwealth were the most taxing, though the raids by the Rim Collection were of no help, despite the claims of the Rim Collection in wishing to work closely with the other Rim successor states.

2nd Succession War 2830 – 2864

The struggling SLN naval yards managed to double the size of the fleet before the 2nd Succession War broke out and managed to build another fifteen vessels during the war.  However, the SLN was unable to keep a WarShip in action at all times and was barely able to survive the war.  The Protectorate’s inability to prevent the Lyran Commonwealth from cutting the former Republic into three parts made physical the division of the old Republic, which had been a political fact since the beginning of the 1st Succession War.

3rd and 4th Succession Wars 2866-3030

The SLN slowly rebuilt over the course of the 3rd Succession War, building forty three WarShips, with eleven of those still in service by 3025.  The SLN focused on just a few designs, all of which were well proven designs that could operate independently as needed.  The 4th Succession War passed the Protectorate by, as it began working more closely with the Lothian League and Illyrian Palatinate in an effort to curb Marian and Marik adventurism in the region.  Rapprochement with the new Federated Commonwealth saw the return of the worlds of Andrion, Erdvynn and Calvados, allowing the Protectorate to focus on other matters.

War of 3039 to Today

Four new vessels have been added to the fleet in the last twenty years, as the focus of the Protectorate has been on supporting its own colonisation program and those of Lothia and Illyria.  However, this expanded space has put pressure on the SLN and a new naval program is slated to begin soon.  Twelve new vessels are planned, which will allow the SLN to field three task forces, one reserve, one training and one active at all times.

SLN Fleet Plan – 27 Ships
3 Kimagure-class Pursuit Cruiser
6 Riga II-class Frigate
6 Whirlwind-class Destroyer
12 Nightwing II-class Corvette

The SLN Today

SLN – Current Construction Program

The SLN is focusing on completing its Riga II-class ship run and then filling out the ranks of its lighter vessels for the new fleet plan, all via its single yard.  The process is expected to take until 3060 to complete.

Riga II-class Frigate         Circinus – shared single yard, run to finish 3051
Whirlwind-class Destroyer       Circinus – shared single yard
Nightwing II-class Corvette      Circinus – shared single yard

CURRENT FLEET – 15 (15 Active, 0 Reserve)

Cruisers – 3 Ships
3 Kimagure-class Pursuit Cruisers
Frigates and Destroyers – 8 Ships
5 Riga II-class Frigates
3 Whirlwind-class Destroyers
Light Escorts – 3 Ships
3 Nightwing II-class Corvettes

DEPLOYMENT

The SLN is deployed as a single force over Circinus, with individual squadrons formed as necessary.  As more ships become available, permanent Task Forces will be created.

SLN Fleet (15 ships)
SLS Venerable   Kimagure-class Corvette
SLS Victory   Kimagure-class Corvette
SLS Vanguard   Kimagure-class Corvette
SLS Riga   Riga II-class Corvette
SLS Vilnius   Riga II-class Corvette
SLS Tallinn   Riga II-class Corvette
SLS Kaunas   Riga II-class Corvette
SLS Tartu   Riga II-class Corvette
SLS Tornado   Whirlwind-class Corvette
SLS Hurricane   Whirlwind-class Corvette
SLS Typhoon   Whirlwind-class Corvette
SLS Nighthawk   Nightwing II-class Corvette
SLS Nightrider   Nightwing II-class Corvette
SLS Nightmare   Nightwing II-class Corvette

Fleets are based at:
•   HQ SLN – Circinus

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Shadow_Wraith on April 03, 2015, 10:52:26 PM

Just wanted to say 'Awesome Update'!

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Red Pins on April 04, 2015, 12:57:34 AM

Quote from: Shadow_Wraith on April 03, 2015, 10:52:26 PM

Just wanted to say 'Awesome Update'!

+1

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on May 04, 2016, 05:43:13 AM

Chapter 2
Grand Ballroom of the Consulate Palace
Caddo City, Trinity Continent, New Dallas
5th of August, 3049

Hanse Davion tried, as he always did, not to fiddle with the pen in front of him on the table.  As always, he also succeeded, but no one, excepting his wife Melissa and his friend Arden Sortek, knew of the internal struggle that he fought with his anxiety, nor how hard he fought to hide it during every public occasion.  His father had seen it, and worked the young Hanse ruthlessly to supress it without the need for medication, and despite years of tortured practice, Hanse had never quit.  That second primary trait of Hanse Davion, dogged persistence, kept his diplomatically more problematic issues in check.  His doctor no doubt suspected, but said nothing, knowing the futility, but his recent prescriptions and advice to Melissa regarding Hanse’s diet and exercise routine hinted that the doctor suspected his inner battle and the taxing effect it was having on the deeper and fundamental parts of his physiology.  In order to distract himself from the almost overwhelming desire to start clicking his pen like some unhinged maniac, Hanse used one of the tricks his father had taught him.  Look to others to see how they are reacting, how they are providing tells on their own anxiety and the stress of the moment, and you will see that no matter how anxious you feel, they are more so, for you are a Davion.

Hanse looked up and across the massive ballroom of the palace that a toadying New Dallas noblemen, anxious to please the visiting Richard Cameron II, had built in the 2750s.  The First Lord had never used the palace and Amaris had, surprisingly, not touched it, with the structure remaining unused until the New Dallas Consulate appropriated it for hosting more formal state conferences.  Hanes’s chest tightened a little and then fluttered.  ComStar seeks to embarrass and belittle me by holding the conference here, instead of at the Planetary Congress, flaunting their influence of New Dallas’s political landscape.  His chest fluttered again, though not a single outward sign showed on his stern face as he calmed with his next thought.  They do it because they fear me and they could not have chosen a more fitting location for the revelations I bring them.  Hanse chuckled internally.  Waterly you stupid, conniving, power hungry techno-whore, you have no idea of what you are playing with and the stakes are high enough that your recent games across the Inner Sphere may force some of us to put you down like the rabid dog you are.

The Grand Ballroom, a more fitting title a room had never had, was 200 meters long and fifty wide, decorated in the styles of the 19th Century Russian court.  The room screamed both high art and bad taste in spades and Hanse was sure the deep red and cream décor would give both the other dignitaries and himself screaming headaches by the end of proceedings.  Arranged in a broad circle were the tables of the various powers, and here Myndo’s petty games shone again.  At the 12-o-clock position was the table of ComStar, with the Primus doing her best to glow in her golden robes, whilst the stern figure of her steely eyed and plain white robed general, Anastasius Focht, provided a startling contrast.  Though both radiated power, Waterly’s was like that a dying star, dynamic, unpredictable, and likely to cause great harm.  Focht’s on the other hand, was like that of a glacier, unmoveable and ever advancing. 

Waterly had sought to diminish Hanse and his wife by placing them at the 6-o-clock point, on the southernmost part of the room.  Again, Myndo, you provide me with more than you realise.  I will flip the Inner Sphere and your notions on their heads and no matter where or how you seek to place us, you will find the Federated Commonwealth forever ignoring the status quo you seek to create. 

Hanse looked then directly to his right, to the 3-o-clock of the room, where the Free Worlds League delegation sat facing their counterparts from the Draconis Combine.  The Federated Commonwealth’s major foes, anchoring and balancing the Myndo’s little charade, were represented by the Marik Captain-General, Thomas Marik, with his ally Christopher Halas and opposite them were the grim Kuritas: Coordinator Takashi and his Gunki-no-Kanrei, Theodore Kurita.   The other states filled in the gaps between the four major powers, something that was of deep aggravation to the Capellans, who sat facing the Taurians, denoting that both were of similar power.  Not really all that far off the mark for once Myndo.  I broke Capellan power twenty years ago and I plan to keep it that way.

Before Hanse could assess the room further, Myndo Waterly rose to call the hall to attention.  Hanse was ready for this and prepared to begin playing his hand.  “Assembled dignitaries of the Inner Sphere and Periphery, welcome to New Dallas.”

Myndo Waterly obviously planned for a long and convoluted introduction, no doubt extolling the virtues of the order she represented and endeavouring to put every other power in the place she perceived each of them, below ComStar. 

Hanse Davion was having no part of that. 

Hanse Davion had called the conference and Hanse Davion was going to call the shots.

As Myndo took a deep breath to continue, Hanse suppressed on last bout of nerves, stood and interrupted.

“Thank you Primus, your welcome will be noted in the records of these proceedings.”

For the rest of his life, Hanse would swear to any who would listen, that he heard a pin drop at that very moment.

Myndo Waterly looked as though she had been flash frozen to the spot, her mind obviously short circuiting as the massive insult of Hanse’s offhand dismissing of her position in front of the entire Inner Sphere went home.  Hanse took a moment to sweep the room with his eyes:  Most looked shocked; Romano Liao stared venomously at Hanse, though that was par for the course, so he could assess little from it; The Marik was open mouthed, with his scarring making him look like a zombie hungering for flesh; Colonel Natasha Kerensky was grinning like a Cheshire cat and obviously looking forward to the potential for chaos now present in the room; and the Coordinator of the Draconis Combine’s reaction was best of all, as his usually implacable face was marked by a single raised eyebrow.

Hanse ploughed on, No sense in letting them get their feet back under them.

“I have called you here as I have come into possession of information the likes of which many have searched for across centuries.  Information that will change the future of the Inner Sphere forever.”

Myndo Waterly bean to interject, but Hanse cut her off with an imperious gesture and spoke over the top of her.  The Primus went beet red, savage anger flashing in her eyes, with Anastasias Focht reaching surreptitiously to take her arm in an effort to prevent her self-immolating on the spot.

“This information has been gathered by elements of the FCN over the course of the last ten years.  It was the true reason the AFFC and FCN were pulled back from the Combine in 3039 and 3040 – no disrespect Kanrei, your strategy was still inspired and victory was not assured in any case for the Federated Commonwealth due to it.”  Hanse nodded towards Theodore Kurita and the nod was returned.  No sense in antagonising two enemies in one day.

As Hanse continued, Focht managed to get the seething Waterly to sit.  “The information we have gathered is this:  The Star League Defence Force has been found!

Gasps, chattering and demands for more information came from all across the room and Hanse held both hands up.  Many wore looks of shock; others were incredulous; and still more looking to each other in bewilderment.  Kerensky had stopped grinning and Coordinator Kurita had even shifted in his seat.

“Please, PLEASE!” He called.  Silence slowly returned.  “I will share with you all I have over the coming days, for this is intended to be no information session.  This is a Council of War.  The descendants of Kerensky plan to invade and destroy all that we are, and do it soon.  They are a society of warriors, breed only for war, who see us as barbarians who should be conquered and enslaved.  It is my intention to forge an alliance of Inner Sphere powers and strike at the enemy before they strike at us, so that it is there worlds and their people who bear the brunt of war, not those of the Inner Sphere.”

It was now that chaos broke out in the room.  I admit, I could have broken the news more softly, Hanse mused, a thought echoed via his wife Melissa’s shaking head and wry smile, But they need to be shocked, it’s the only way to break through their hide bound animosities and grudges, shock and a carrot, that is.  And now for the carrot. 

Amidst the commotion in the room, Thomas Marik stood and looked to Hanse.  Hanse called  loudly across the room.  “Captain-General Marik, you wish to speak?”  The room quietened.

“I do Prince Davion.”  He paused.  “I find myself somewhat incredulous as to the veracity of your claims.  However, if they are true and the Star League Defence Force does indeed plan to return to chastise us all, and you plan to lead us all in a gallant crusade, no doubt far from home, pray tell, how do you plan on getting so many quarrelling states to follow you?”

Hanse smiled so broadly, he thought his face would split, “I plan to give each state that joins me Hyperpulse Generator Technology.”

It was at this point that Myndo Waterly exploded, later requiring sedation, before she could be removed from the room.

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: drakensis on May 05, 2016, 04:50:12 AM

...Hanse is still a huge troll I see.

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Blacknova on May 05, 2016, 05:05:42 AM

Yup, I plan to take the piss a little in this one. Oh the twists that are coming...

Title: Re: Facing the Past
Post by: Shadow_Wraith on May 05, 2016, 11:22:54 PM

Looking forward to see what you have coming up  ;D