Talk:Zhodani Navy

Links (2019)

1. EXTERNAL LINK: Inquiry about Unidentified Zho Fighter
2. EXTERNAL LINK: Redcap @ CotI: There appears to be a lack of Zho Destroyers for the FFW: Destroyer escorts, etc, yes, but no destroyers that I can find.
3. EXTERNAL LINK: OK, so, I've got some ships built for Zhodani fleets, I'm ready to take a stab at the 15th Colonial Fleet, which took part in the 5th Frontier war. Each Squadron is built around one Battleship, and is designed to support it. This is in contrast to squadrons of each type of ship in the Imperial fleet. by Jon Schattke

- Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 18:43, 11 January 2019 (EST)

Notes (2019)

Zhodani Military Vessels: Like the Third Imperium, the Zhodani Consulate maintains a three-tiered naval structure revolving around Local, Reserve, and Consulate fleets. The major difference between the two empires is the degree of central support- and central control-which effects the forces maintained on the local and subsector levels of the chain. While the Imperium leaves maintenance and operation of these fleets to local governments, incorporating them only as needed, the Consulate government provides large subsidies to these lower levels of the the naval hierarchy, allowing them to maintain larger, more sophisticated forces.

This difference is largely caused by the difference in political philosophies and military stances which characterize the two powers. Imperial government is semi-feudal and central authority is weak. The lessons of the Civil Wars (604-622) have demonstrated the need to keep the most powerful vessels out of the hands of possible rebels. While not as paranoid about political unity and loyalty as the Solomani government, the Imperium finds it expedient to leave forces of the subsector and planetary navies to be supported by their own resources, while maintaining a powerful central reserve in the Imperial Navy.

The Consulate is on the other hand a democratic state, not a feudal one. Though the vote is limited strictly to the psionic nobility, it is still true that there is far greater unity of purpose in Zhodani society than there ever could be in the Imperium. Loyalty, support and trust flow both ways in the Consulate, Local planetary governments, or subsector governors are far less likely to even consider rebellion or civil war than their Imperial counterparts; hence better fleets and military forces can safely be entrusted at this level of command.

Simultaneously, the aggressive thrust of Zhodani policy makes maintenance of strong forces a must. Planetary and Reserve forces serve excellently since they can be maintained more efficiently from local bases, under local leadership. In time of war, these forces are strengthened by Consulate forces, but still can be considered to be the primary force of the Zhodani Navy.

The military vessels portrayed in this set as belonging to the Consulate have been designed primarily for use as part of the central Zhodani Navy, but will also be found in fair numbers at other levels of Zhodani naval service. Older Zhodani vessels are often found in the service of various client states in the Far Frontiers and other sectors adjoining the Consulate's borders. Ships of this kind can be passed down the line through several different governments before finally seeing service in some small local navy.

Personnel aboard Zhodani military vessels are rigidly separated by the class structure of Zhodani society. Proles are members of the lower classes and are normally found as crewmen: No prole ever holds commissioned rank. Intendants and Nobles are the psionic upper classes of Zhodani society and are almost always found as commissioned officers. (All undergo a period of practical training-including active space duty - before being commissioned, and hence may be found serving in the crew or warrant officers no matter what their social level and psionic talents may be.)

Ranks in the Zhodani Navy range from Ovet'( Rank 01 - equivalent to Ensign) to Chtefchoaz (Rank 07 - equivalent to Commodore or Senior Captain), with various admiral's ranks above. As in the Imperial Navy, persons holding the rank of 06 - the equivalent of Captain are not the only officers found commanding ships. Those found in charge of the vessels in this set will usually be designated Tsantedr or Tsantcheil (ranks 02 or 03, with officers of similar or lower rank serving in specialty positions.

There is somewhat less distinction between the various branches of the Zhodani Navy and rank descend more or less in order of seniority, no matter what specialty a particular officer may have. Medical personnel, however, rarely have a rank higher than Tsantedr, and hardly ever find themselves in command.

For further information refer to Book 5, High Guard, Supplement 11, Library Data N-Z, Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society No. 9 ("Battle Fleets of the Marches" and "Contact: the Zhodani" and Game 4, The Fifth Frontier War.

- Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 21:32, 3 February 2019 (EST)

Ron's Notes (2018)

Ron's 2016 notes. From: Zhodani Navy Fleet Composition. Now at Zhodani Navy.

- Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 09:39, 20 October 2018 (EDT)

General Classes

• Anzh class Heavy Fighter
• Baql class Light Fighter
• Chtierabl class Transport
• Fitl class Strike Cruiser
• Iadiadlsiz class Fleet Tanker
• Idlev class Superbattleship
• Kefchenzh class Armoured Cruiser
• Kitl class Heavy Fighter
• Lakr class Corvette
• Plokl class Escort
• Shianzpla class Battleship
• Viepchakl class Battleship
• Vlezhdatl class Strike Cruiser
• Vrapkenchkinj class Light Battlecruiser
• Zhdiak class Light Destroyer

Battleships

• Cheveldi class Battleship 300 kton TL–14
• Chiqrr class Battleship 400 kton TL–14
• Chtrfiak class Battleship 200 kton TL–13
• Dirqral class Battleship 300 kton TL–13
• Jotvobl class Battleship 300 kton TL–14
• Okedi class Battleship 300 kton TL–14
• Sarriaklir class Battleship 200 kton TL–14

Battle Carriers & Riders

• Kliqrv class Battle Carrier 1 Mton TL–13 with (x4) Frerzhzhdripl class Battle Riders 75 kton OR (x10) Anzha class Battle Riders TL–14 28 kton
• Liapryrzh class Battle Carrier 750 kton TL–14 with (x5) Achzhdr class Battle Riders 60 kton TL–14
• Nianemiev class Battle Carrier 1 Mton TL–14 with (x2) Jdimer'Tsie class Battle Riders 100 kton
• Stisahsheql class Battle Carrier 550 kton TL–14 with (x6) Iprtsielezhdr class Battle Riders 40 kton

Battle Riders

• Achzhdr class Battle Rider
• Anzha class Battle Rider
• Frerzhzhdripl class Battle Rider
• Iprtsielezhdr class Battle Rider
• Jdimer'Tsie class Battle Rider

Fleet Carriers

• Jderveledr class Fleet Carrier 200 kton TL14

Cruisers

• Akrzhdiats class Heavy Cruiser 100 kton TL–14
• Chazhdr class Light Cruiser 50kton TL–14
• Dadiat class Heavy Cruiser 75 kton TL–14
• Dlevrrk class Light Cruiser 40 kton TL–14
• Neivrdlalh class Heavy Cruiser 60 kton TL–13
• Nidashiajobr class Light Cruisers 28 kton TL–14
• Panjiach class Heavy Cruiser 75 kton TL–14
• Plizhdrint class Light Cruiser 20 kton TL–14
• Riavl class Light Cruisers 14 kton TL–13
• Shizhdr class Light Cruiser 20 kton TL–13
• Shtiaba class Light Cruiser 50 kton TL–14
• Tliabazhdrinzh class Heavy Cruiser 75 kton TL–14
• Vieblazhdr class Heavy Cruiser 85 kton TL–14
• Yiesieltsie class Light Cruiser 30 kton TL–14
• Zhdavldlits class Light Cruiser 14 kton TL–14

Escorts

• Chatl class Leader Scout class 150 ton TL–14
• Dezhdrle class Destroyer 5 kton TL–14
• Dredlezhdr class Fleet Escort 10 kton TL–14
• Ejdle class Fleet Escort 10 kton TL–14
• Enshbasi class Destroyer 5 kton TL–14
• Ietlzhdrzhdrkre class Fleet Escort 8 kton TL–14
• Ipltsiedle class Destroyer Escort 1 kton TL–14
• Jerzhtsie class Destroyer 8 kton TL–14
• Ninz class Scout 100 ton TL–14
• Shalis class Patrol Corvette 600 ton TL–14
• Shivva class Patrol Frigate 600 ton TL–13
• Vlezhdatl class Strike Cruiser 2 kton TL–14
• Zdieench class Destroyer Escort 1 kton TL–14
• Zhdits class Destroyer Escort class 400 ton TL–14
• Zhdrbaeliprietl class Destroyer 6 kton TL–14
• Zhosibadle class Destroyer Escort 1 kton TL–14

System Defense Boats

• Stedlas class System Defense Boat 400 ton TL–14
• Zhodatl class System Defense Boat 1,000 ton TL–12

Known Fleets

1. The Zhodani 1st Assault Fleet has (11) BatRons and (7) CruRons
2. The Zhodani 2nd Assault Fleet has (7) BatRons and (5) CruRons
3. The Zhodani 3rd Assault Fleet has (6) BatRons and (6) CruRons
4. The Zhodani 10th Fleet has (11) BatRons and (20) CruRons
5. The Zhodani 15th Fleet has (4) BatRons and (5) CruRons
6. The Zhodani 35th Fleet has (4) BatRons and (4) CruRons
7. The Zhodani 40th Fleet has (4) BatRons and (7) CruRons

Notes (2016)

• Zhdits
• Chatl
• Shivva
• Vrapkenchkinj

Permission (2015)

Ronald B. Kline, Jr., please E-mail the BITS guy and get permission.

• Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 15:24, 12 March 2015 (EDT)

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He is Andy Lilly and the BITS web site is: BITS Website

• Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 15:25, 12 March 2015 (EDT)

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Many of the BITS articles on lifeforms from the 101 series only allow partial permission. User:Tjoneslo would know more.

• Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 15:27, 12 March 2015 (EDT)

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Email sent, waiting for reply.

• Ronald B. Kline, Jr. (talk) 16:31, 18 June 2016 (EDT)

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Thanks, Ron.

• Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 18:45, 18 June 2016 (EDT)