The Military of Episarta (please do not post)

by **Episarta** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:32 pm

Note: This page is a more in-depth look at the military of Episarta.
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Military Branches and Sub-divisions

The Episartan military consists of five main branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, Strategic Missile Force, and Coast Guard. Within each branch there are sub-divisions and groups. The largest branch is the Navy with the smallest being the Coast Guard. The National Guard combines with the militia and police force/paramilitary forces in the case of the country being invaded and it becomes its own branch. This branch is still called the National Guard and is under direct control of the Monarch, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of War. Each branch of the armed forces is under the command of an official appointed by the Secretary of War with the Monarch's approval. Each branch's head answers directly to the Secretary of War on all issues concerning their branch.

Army
The army is Episarta's main land forces used for continental land invasions and defense. It's job is to defend Episarta in times of war and to protect Episarta's assets, occupied territories, and dominions all over the world. Works to prevent and counter terrorism and threats to national security. Evacuates citizens that may be in danger and may assist in disaster relief. Parts of the army can be hired out to assist in the defense of friendly nations. It is Episarta's third most funded military branch. The army is composed mainly of infantry, land based (armoured) vehicles, calvary, helicopter and drone air support, artillery and chemical warfare support, training of infantry and vehicles soldiers and the training of national guard forces,and army bases.
Headed by- Secretary of the Army, Dmitry Egorov

Navy
The navy of Episarta is used to protect the seaways and oceans around Episarta and her allies. It's job is to protect friendly trade, merchant, and cargo vessels. Assist in defending the coast line of a beleaguered ally nation. Protect allied trade routes and, if necessary, areas and resources claimed by Episarta outside of its maritime borders. The navy is also used to project power and influence over the world. The navy is Episarta's most funded part of the military in part to protect its exstensive coastline and offshore resources. It is also assisting with work concerning space and aeronautics. The navy is composed mainly of ships such as frigates and other warships, sea planes and helicopters, other naval air ships, is in charge of marines and amphibious assualt operations, weaponized sattelites and missile usage, naval bases, the flotilla fortress, training of navy personal and training of marines.
Headed by- Secretary of the Navy, Blake Cuttler

Air Force
Episarta's air force is used to protect global interests and allied nations. It provides air support and air superiority to to the other branches of the militaryWorks with the navy in naval air combat and support. Is in charge of protecting the nation's technological possessions and defends against hackers. It is the nation's fourth most funded branch of the military. Carries cargo and paratroopers and drops in support vehicles from the air. Works with the navy and strategic missile force on aeronautics and space militarization and research. Works in air raids and airstrikes againt terrorist and rebel forces in Episarta and other nations. The air force is composed mainly of air bases, air craft (combat, transport, civillian, among others), training of air force personal and national guard air personal, and assists the Strategic Missile Force in military research.
Headed by- Secretary of the Air Force, Alexia Waterly

Strategic Missile Force
The Strategic Missile Force (SMF) is chiefly involved in matters concerning national and military defense research. It is usually the head of all operations involving space and military satelites. In charge of reconnaissance, spy operations, and information gathering. In charge of surveillance and strategic missile usage. Works with and is in charge of dealing with threats of WMDs (foreign or home based), in charge of military and nuclear research. In charge of cruise missile usage and unpiloted drone and unmanned robots. Is in charge of anti-aircraft and artillery usage, allotment, and development. It is Episarta's second most funded branch. The SMF is composed mainly of unmanned drones and robotics, cruise missiles, WMD usage and defense, AA and artillery vehicles, the special forces, military scientists and researchers, spys, satelite weaponry and spying.
Headed by- Secretary of the Strategic Missile Forces, Desmond Salazar

Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is in charge of coastal maritime safety and security. Enforces laws at sea and stops illegal immigration. In charge of enforcing marine life safety and environmental protection laws. In charge of search and rescue operations at sea and ice operations. In times of war and invasion the coast guard are put under the command of the navy to assist in defense and attacking enemy ships and cargo. Patrols the seas around the nation. It is the fifth most funded branch of Episarta's military. It is composed mainly of small patrol and attack boats/ships, transport choppers and boats, maritime peace keeping choppers, hospital ships, scouting planes and sea planes, ice breaking ships, cargo transport.
Headed by- Secretary of the Coast Guard, Akemi Kado

by **Episarta** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:35 pm

by **Episarta** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:35 pm

Navy Jack

All navy vessels of Episarta have the prefex ENS which stands for Episartan Naval Ship

Battleships
The Episartan navy currently contains 2 classes of battleships. They are the Fallindale-class and the Libra-class. Battleships are heavy assault naval ships. Battleships are used in the navy for escort missions and the defense of important ships and strategic point. They are used as fleet flagships and command ships in divisions. They can be used to transport items and cargo of importance and they have sea-planes that can be used to deliver small cargo. The sea-planes can also be used to scout out enemy positions and for attack, defense, and VIP evacuation if necessary. The battleships can assist in amphibious landings by bombarding enemy positions or just by bombarding strategic enemy held areas like coastal cities or bunkers. They can be used to show and estabalish military might over-seas and deter enemy forces. Among other jobs.

Fallindale-class Battleship
Completed: 7
In Service: 7
Displacement: 43,000 tons
Length: 221 metres (725 feet)
Beam: 34.6 metres (113.5 feet)
Top Speed: 27 knots (50 km/h)
Complement: 1,370 personal
Armament: Eight 16 inch guns (410mm)
Eighteen 5.5 inch guns (140mm)
Eight 5 inch (127mm) anti-aircraft guns
Up to ninety-five 25mm AA guns
Aircraft: Can carry up to three scout and defense sea planes
One to three helicopters depending on size
Naming Pattern: Episartan territories and Duchies

Libra-class Battleship
Completed: 6
In Service: 6
Displacement: 35,000 tons
Length: 207.5 metres (681 feet)
Beam: 33 metres (108 feet)
Top Speed: 27 knots (50 km/h)
Complement: 1,780 personal
Armament: Nine 16 inch guns (410mm)
Twenty 5 inch (130mm)/38" caliber guns
Twenty-four Bofors 40mm guns
Thirty-five Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
Aircraft: Up to two sea-planes or helicopters (depending on size)
Naming Pattern: Constillations

Superbattleships
The navy also contains a very small number of what they like to call "Superbattleships". They are extremely large battleships used as capital ships in fleets. They are only under the direct control of the Monarch, the Monarch's spouse, and the Secretary of the Navy (if the Monarch approves.) The nation currently only has three superbattleships. These battleships are only used in extreme cases, due mostly to the cost to use and power them. They will only be used if the nation, or possibly one of its dominions, are being invaded. They are to be assigned to protect strategic ports and lead fleets. They can also be used to attack and invade enemy nations if the need arises. They are extremely durable and are very dificult to sink. They all have atleast two sea-planes which are to be loaded with explosives and sent on suicide attacks against enemy ships in the case of invasion. Only one of each class is allowed to exist at a time.

Ackerley-class Superbattleship
Completed: 1
In Service: 1
Displacement: 71,600 tons
Length: 263 metres (863 feet)
Beam: 40 metres (127.5 feet)
Top Speed: 27 knots (50 km/h)
Complement: 2,800 personal
Armament: Nine 46cm (18 inch) guns
Six 155mm (6 inch) guns
Twenty-four 127mm (5 inch) guns
One hundred sixty 25mm (1 inch) anti-aircraft guns
Four 13mm (.5 inch) AA guns
Aircraft: Up to seven seaplanes or multiple helicopters (depending on size)
Naming Pattern: First king's last name

Episarta-class Superbattleship
Completed: 1
In Service: 1
Displacement: 50,900 tons
Length: 251 metres (823.5 feet)
Beam: 36 metres (118 feet)
Top Speed: 30 knots (55.5 km/h)
Complement: 2,350 personal
Armament: Eight 380mm (15 inch) guns
Twelve 150 mm (6 inch) guns
Sixteen 105mm (4 inch) guns
Sixteen 37mm (1.5 inch) guns
Twenty-two 20mm (.8 inch) AA guns
Aircraft: Up to four sea-planes or helicopters (depending on size)
Naming Pattern: After the country

Polaris-class Superbattleship
Completed: 1
In Service: 1
Displacement: 80,000 tons
Length: 297 metres (975 feet)
Beam: 33 metres (108 feet)
Top Speed: 25 knots
Complement: 3,160 personal
Armament: Fifteen 46cm (18 inch) guns
Twenty-one 118mm (4.5 inch) guns
Eight 25mm (1 inch) AA guns
Aircraft: Up to three sea planes or helicopters (depending on size)
Naming Pattern: Nothing

Light Cruisers
Light cruisers are smaller, faster, less heavely armed and armoured cruisers. They are less expensive than heavy cruisers or battleships, but are generally more expensive and larger that destroyers and frigates. They are used as escort ships or attack ships. Some, like the Olixander-class, are used as anti-aircraft ships to protect strategic areas or other capital ships. Can be used to transport materials and cargo if necessary. They are sometimes classified as medium surface combat ships. They are capable of assisting in the bombardment of enemy shores or coastal cities or ports. Some also have anti-submarine or torpedo usage capabilities.

Olixander-class Light Cruiser
Completed: 12
In Service: 12
Displacement: 6,000 tons
Length: 165 metres (541 feet)
Beam: 16 metres (53 feet)
Top Speed: 33.6 knots (62.2 km/h)
Complement: 675 personal
Armament: Sixteen 127mm (5 inch) guns
Nine 28mm (1 inch) AA guns
Eight 533mm (21 inch) torpedo tubes
Aircraft: 0
Naming Pattern: After secretaries

Serpent-class Light Cruiser
Completed: 25
In Service: 25
Displacement: 10,000 tons
Length: 186 metres (610 feet)
Beam: 20.3 metres (66.5 feet)
Top Speed: 32.5 knots (60.2 km/h)
Complement: 1,250 personal
Armament: Twelve 152mm (6 inch) guns
Twelve 127mm (5 inch) dual purpose guns
Thirty-two Bofors 40mm guns
Aircraft: Up to 2 sea-planes or helicopters (depending on size)
Naming Pattern: Snakes

Falcon-class Light Cruiser
Completed: 14
In Service: 14
Displacement: 14,100 tons
Length: 185.5 metres (608 feet)
Beam: 20 metres (63 feet)
Top Speed: 32.5 knots (60.2 km/h)
Complement: 1,250 personal
Armament: Twelve 152mm (6 inch) guns
Twelve 127mm (5 inch) guns
Sixteen Bofors 40mm guns
Ten Oerlikon 20mm cannons
Aircraft: Up to 2 sea-planes or helicopters (depending on size)
Naming Pattern: Birds

Heavy Cruisers
Larger versions of light cruisers. They are more heavely armed and armoured than light cruisers, but less than battleships. They are faster and less expensive than battleships aswell. They are capable of ship to ship or ship to air combat. They can transport cargo or assist in amphibious assaults. They can bombard shore targets and other coastal defenses. They are escort ships to aircraft carriers, amphibious transports, and the larger battleships. Can be used as intimidation factor or to show off naval power.

Pride-class Heavy Cruiser
Completed: 9
In Service: 9
Displacement: 13,000 tons
Length: 205 metres (673 feet)
Beam: 22 metres (72 feet)
Top Speed: 33 knots (60 km/h)
Complement: 1,140 personal
Armament: Six 152.5mm (6 inch) guns
Ten 127mm (5 inch) guns
Twelve 76mm (3 inch) guns
Two twin rail Terrier SAM launchers
Aircraft: 0
Naming Pattern: Sin and retribution

Sonata-class Heavy Cruiser
Completed: 8
In Service: 8
Displacement: 15,000 tons
Length: 220 metres (721 feet)
Beam: 22.5 metres (73 feet)
Top Speed: 32.5 knots (60 km/h)
Complement: 1,100 personal
Armament: One twin rail Talos SAMlauncher
Two twin rail Terrier SAM launchers
Two 127mm (5 inch) guns
Six anti-submarine rocket tubes
Aircraft: 1 helicopter
Naming Pattern: Music

Supercruisers
The supercruisers are usually considered to just be over-sized heavy cruisers. They are larger than most normal battleships, but smaller than the superbattleships. They are less armouered and faster with smaller guns. They cost about the same as battleships. There is only one class and two ships of that class. They can used as flagships of fleets or divisions. They can be used as escort ships for aircraft carriers or superbattleships and other important ships. They can be used in bombardments and attacking coastal targets. Providing cover fire for amphibious assaults. They can transport important cargo and supplies or auxillary troops. They can be used to show of naval power or for intimidation. They are capable of carrying sea-planes for defensive, scouting, evacuation, or attack purposes. Each ship is put under the direct command of an admiral designated by the Secretary of the Navy with the Secretary of War's approval.

Citadel-class Supercruiser
Completed: 2
In Service: 2
Displacement: 34,250 tons
Length: 246.5 metres (808.5 feet)
Beam: 28 metres (91 feet)
Top Speed: 31.5 knots (58 km/h)
Complement: 2,250 personal
Armament: Nine 305mm (9 inch) guns
Twelve 127mm (5 inch) guns
Fifty-six 40mm AA guns
Thrity-four 20mm AA guns
Aircraft: Up to 3 sea-planes or helicopters (depending on size)
Naming Pattern: Structure

Aircraft Carriers
The navy's aircraft carriers are use to project power across the world with their aircraft. They can be used in attack operations or evacuation of areas. Can carry cargo or other supplies. The carriers are operate fighter jets and small bombers or UAVs and generally do not carry large amounts of helicopters, but they do have helicopter facilities if needed. When helicopter facilities are not in use, they are used for storing and holding of planes. They are often flagships in fleets and usually have large escorts. They are some of the most expensive ships in the navy and most are usually staioned at home ports or allied ports. They assist in amphibious assualts by launching fighters and/or bombers to attack enemy strategic positions and ships. May carry sea-planes or paratroopers aswell.

Rose-class Aircraft Carrier
Completed: 5
In Service: 5
Displacement: 28,000 tons
Length: 236 metres (775 feet)
Beam: 45 metres (148 feet)
Top Speed: 28 knots (52 km/h)
Complement: 2,100 personal
Armament: Ten Bofors 40mm guns
Aircraft: 18 to 35 jets, sea-planes, bombers, UAVs, or helicopters (depending on size and number)
Seacraft: Multiple lifeboats and up to 4 small transport ships
Naming Pattern: Flowers

Maple-class Aircraft Carrier
Completed: 6
In Service: 6
Displacement: 25,500 tons
Length: 251 metres (825 feet)
Beam: 33 metres (109.5 feet)
Top Speed: 32.5 knots (60.2 km/h)
Complement: 2,230 personal
Armament: Eight 127mm (5 inch) guns
Four Bofors 40mm guns
Twenty-four 20mm Oerlikon cannons
Twenty-four .50 caliber machine guns
Aircraft: Up to 75 jets, UAVs, sea-planes, helicopters, or bombers can fit on the flight deck and inner hangar (depending on size and number)
Seacraft: Multiple lifeboats
Naming Pattern: Trees

Supercarriers
These are large aircraft carriers, capable of holding many more vehicles thanthe smaller ones. They are capital ships and extremely valuable. Capable of taking a lot of damage before sinking. Always stationed in home ports, such as Arvilla or Castleton, when not in use. These can be used for the intimidation factor. Always have large escorts, usually of numerous destroyers, frigates, and cruisers or battleships. They are used only in extreme cases due to cost.

Vitrony-class Supercarrier
Completed: 2
In Service: 2
Displacement: 107,000 tons
Length: 333metres (1,092 feet)
Beam: 77 metres (252 feet)
Top Speed: 30 knots (56 km/h)
Complement: 5,680 personal
Armament: Two Mk 29 ESSM launchers
Two RIM-116 rolling airframe missile launchers
Three Phalanx CIWS
Aircraft: Up to 110 UAVs, helicopters, fighters, bombers, sea-planes, etc. (depending on size on and number)
Naming Pattern: Royal female surnames

Destroyers
Destroyers are one of the the navy's smaller escort and attack ships. They make up the bulk of the navy alongside frigates. They are also used most often due to their relative inexpensiveness compared to other naval vessels and how effective they are. These ships are often used as escorts or surface combat ships. They are often employed to deter, detect, and destroy enemy submarines. Can be used to detect and destroy enemy mines. Can be modified to deploy mines. Often escort large capital ships such as battleships and carriers. Are capable of surface to air combat. Excel in anti-ship combat. Can be used to bombard enemy strategic coastal positions. Assist in amphibious assaults by providing cover fire. Most are capable of launching anti-submarine, scout, transport, and attack helicopters.

Monarch-class Destroyer
Completed: 32
In Service: 32
Displacement: 6,100 tons
Length: 153 metres (502 feet)
Beam: 16.5 metres (54 feet)
Top Speed: 31 knots(57 km/h)
Compliment: 250 personal
Armament: Sixteen anti-ship missiles
Sixteen surface-to-air missiles
One dual 100mm gun
Four dual 37mm anti-aircraft guns
Six torpedo tubes
Two anti-submarine rocket systems
Aircraft: Up to 2 helicopters (depending on size)
Naming Pattern: Butterflies

Sapphire-class Destroyer
Completed: 25
In Service: 25
Displacement: 4,725 tons
Length: 151 metres
Beam: 17.4 metres
Top Speed: 30 knots (56 km/h)
Compliment: 180 personal
Armament: One type 90 ship-to-ship missile launcher
One VLS, fires Evolved Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missiles
One 127mm (5 inch) gun
Two Phalanx CIWS
Two 324mm triple torpedo tubes
Aircraft: 1 helicopter
Naming Pattern: Precious gems

Poseidon-class Destroyer
Completed: 31
In Service: 31
Displacement: 5,650 tons
Length: 156.3 metres (512.5 feet)
Beam: 15 metres (52 feet)
Top Speed: 32 knots (59 km/h)
Compliment: 360 personal
Armament: One twin rail terrier SAMlauncher
One 127mm (5 inch) gun
One anti-submarine rocket launcher
Eight ship-to-ship Harpoon missiles
Six 324mm torpedo tubes
Aircraft: 0, can be modified to carry one helicopter
Naming Pattern: Greek gods

Frigates
Frigates are light navy ships, larger than a corvette but smaller than a destroyer. They compose a significant part of the navy due to their cost efficiancy and their usefullness. They are slower, less heavely armed and armoured than destroyers. They are used mainly for anti-submarine warfare, coastal patrol and defense, light ship-to-ship combat, and limited AA fire support. Used as escorts for destroyers, cruisers, aircraft carriers, battleships, transport ships, etc. Capable of light coastal shelling and amphibious assault cover fire. Most carry one to two helicopters capable of anti-submarine warfare, scouting, transport, attack and defense, etc.

Castleton-class Frigate
Completed: 37
In Service: 37
Displacement: 2,270 tons
Length: 106 metres (348 feet)
Beam: 13 metres (42.5 feet)
Top Speed: 28 knots (52km/h)
Complement: 165 personal
Armament: One 60mm (2.5 inch) multi-purpose gun
Two 30mm MSI-Defense machine guns
One anti-air sea wolfmissile launch (launches up to 16 missiles)
Two anti-ship Exocet missile launchers
Two 324mm torpedo tubes
Naming Pattern: Episartan cities

Huntsman-class Frigate
Completed: 36
In Service: 36
Displacement: 4,200 tons
Length: 136 metres (445 feet)
Beam: 14 metres (45 feet)
Top Speed: 29 knots (54 km/h)
Complement: 175 personal
Armament: One Mk 13 missile launcher
Two anti-submarine torpedo tubes
One 76mm (3 inch) multi-purpose gun
One 20mm Phalanx CIWS
Aircraft: One helicopter
Naming Pattern: Arachnids

Sol-class Frigate
Completed: 40
In Service: 40
Displacement: 2,750 tons
Length: 93.5 metres (307 feet)
Beam: 14 metres (46 feet)
Top Speed: 20 knots (37 km/h)
Complement: 90 personal
Armament: Two Exocet missile launchers
One 100mm gun
Two 20mm F2 guns
Aircraft: One anti-submarine helicopter
Naming Pattern: Heavenly bodies

Infantry Transport and Landing Craft
The navy uses these ships to transport naval marines to be used in coastal invasions and amphibious assaults. Some can carry vehicles such as tanks, armoured cars, and supply vehicles. Have limited armament in order to increase room for infantry and supplies. Most do not have official names, and instead, have seriel numbers that are used to recognize them. They will need fire support if trying to invade a heavely fortefied position. Most small transports are deployed from dock landing ships and amphibious assualt ships. Most of the landing craft carry smaller inflatable motorized boats for smaller troop transport.

Morning-class LCAC
Completed: 14
In Service: 14
Displacement: 555 tons
Length: 57 metres (187 feet)
Beam: 1.6 metres (5.2 feet)
Top Speed: 63 knots ( 116.5 km/h)
Complement: 32 personal
Armament: One 4x4 Strela air defense missilesystem
Can also hold up to 32 anti-personal missiles
One 30mm AK-630 air-defense gun
Two retractable 122mm rocket launchers
May also be equipped with mine laying weaponry
Aircraft: 0
Naming Pattern: None

Pariah-class Tank Landing Ship
Completed: 24
In Service: 24
Displacement: 6,100 tons
Length: 383 feet (117 metres)
Beam: 54 feet (16 metres)
Top Speed: 14 knots (26 km/h)
Complement: 275 personal
Armament: Two 127mm (5 inch) guns
Two twin 40mm guns
Two 20mm guns
Seacraft: up to two small troop transports
Aircraft: 0
Naming Pattern: None/ serial numbers*

*Note: Some crews may give their ships a personal name

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