Task Forces of the Royal Caledonian Navy

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Task forces of the Royal Caledonian Navy are the primary operational unit.

Commanded by a Rear (two-star) Admiral, a Task Force reports to a Caledonian naval Station (in wartime, "Fleet"), and serves as one of the Station/Fleet's main operational unit. Stations are commanded by Vice Admirals (three stars).

In peacetime, Task Forces are not infrequently shifted between Stations as the strategic situation changes. Example: Task Force 30 was re-allocated from the Coreward to the Driftward station (and Grampia became part of the Driftward station) when tensions along the decaying border of the Imperium began rising.

Task Force Composition[edit]

Each Task Force is composed of the following elements:

  • Combat forces - Under the command of a Commodore (one-star Admiral)
  • Fleet Train forces - logistic support vessels. Under the command of a Commodore (one-star Admiral)

Combat Forces[edit]

  • Battleship Squadron: 8 Battleships (TF 20-27 - 4 Battleships)
  • Carrier Squadron: 3-4 Fleet Carriers
  • Scout Squadron: 12 Heavy Frigates
  • Destroyer Squadron: 32 Destroyers
  • Logistics Squadron: 8-12 Replenishment ships. These ships work in relays, hauling supplies to the Task Force from nearby bases.
  • Fuel Squadron: A squadron of large tankers to haul Jump fuel to rendezvous points supporting major jumps.

Fleet Train Forces[edit]

Tankers, storeships, repair ships, tenders, communications ships and other support ships.

When Under Attack[edit]

When action is at hand - either defensive or offensive - the Task Force splits into two groups:

  • The Combat forces will move to find and fix the location of the enemy, and assemble with combat forces from other Task Forces to form a concentrated wartime Fleet.
  • The Fleet Train forces will move to a location where they'll rendezvous with other Task Forces' Fleet Train supply units to form a forward supply base to support the Fleet in action. The could be around a system, or in deep space, as required by the operational situation.

Notes[edit]

  • Task Force 30, based on a planet with a Class E Starport, has no battleships, and about half the size of the other task forces.
  • Task Forces 20-27 have only four battleships each.
  • Also note that Task Forces 1-7 are equipped with the latest, 320,000 ton Battleships.

List of Task Forces[edit]

For details about RCN Task Forces deployments, see Royal Caledon Navy Stations.


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