Zhodani Navy

The Zhodani Navy is formally known as the Zhodani Consulate Combined Interstellar Forces, and is one of the most potent armed forces in Charted Space.

Description (Specifications)

Zhodani Consulate Combined Interstellar Forces

• The Zhodani maintain well-trained and supplied armies and navies of considerable size.
• The Zhodani Military maintains both a formal, standing army of active service, the Zhodani Consulate Combined Interstellar Forces, as well as a reserve system, the Zhodani Consulate Auxiliary Guard, of auxiliary military forces for call-up upon need.
• Nobles and Intendants serve as officers, in most command positions, while Proles overwhelmingly form enlisted rank and file, who mostly serve as combat arms (infantry) and in support roles (logistics, maintenance, etc.).

Mission (Goals)

Expansion coreward in support of the expeditions is a very high priority. Maintenance of border security throughout the rest of Consular Space is a dedicated emphasis. Checking the expansion of aggressive border states to support long term security for zhodani civilization is also a major objective for the naval forces.

Doctrine & Strategy (Operations)

Their forces maintain a high state of readiness and once a conflict has started, they have historically conducted well-planned, long-duration aggressive campaigns deep into enemy territory with the objective of isolating and laying siege to high value, high population planets.

Rank & Grade (Hierarchy)

Consular Navy Ranks (Approximate Translations)
Commissioned Officers (Nobles & Intendants)
O12 » Consular Officer
O11 » Provincial/Sector Officer
O10 » Fleet Officer (First Rank)
O9 » Fleet Officer (Second Rank)
O8 » Fleet Officer (Third Rank)
O7 » Squadron Officer (= Chtefchoaz)
O6 » Capital Ship / Battleship Officer
O5 » Cruiser Officer
O4 » Destroyer Officer
O3 » Deck Officer (= Tsantcheil)
O2 » Watch Officer (= Tsantedr)
O1 » Learning Officer (= Ovet')
O0 » Waiting Officer (= "Subaltern")
Enlisted (Ratings) - (Proles)
E9 » Base Leader
E8 » Crew Leader
E7 » Deck Leader
E6 » Compartment Leader
E5 » Section Leader
E4 » Advanced Spacer
E3 » Spacer
E2 » Trainee
E1 » Recruit
E0 » Recruit

Some of the organizational ranks and grades used by this force are included in the table to the right.

History & Background (Dossier)

They have conducted numerous wars along the frontier to blunt imperial expansion into their territory. They have maintained steady state borders along most other fronts for centuries. One notable exception is the massive push toward the galactic core.

TO&E (Organization)

No information yet available.

Fleet Composition

More detailed information about the starship classes and named members of the fleet can be found here:

• Zhodani Navy Fleet Composition

Selected Ship Classes

Some ship classes widely used within Zhodani Space include:

1. Aanz class System Shuttle
2. Achzhdr class Battle Rider
3. Akrzhdiats class Heavy Cruiser
4. Anzh class Heavy Fighter
5. Anzha class Battle Rider
6. Banya class Light Fleet Corvette
7. Baql class Light Fighter
8. Berka class Heavy Fleet Corvette
9. Chanjitl class Light Fighter
10. Chantoql class Courier
11. Chatl class Scout
12. Chazhdr class Light Cruiser
13. Cheveldi class Battleship
14. Chiqrr class Battleship
15. Chtanoql class Scout
16. Chtierabl class Transport
17. Chtrfiak class Battleship
18. Dadiat class Heavy Cruiser
19. Dezhdrle class Destroyer
20. Dirqral class Battleship
21. Dlevrrk class Light Cruiser
22. Dredlezhdr class Fleet Escort
23. Echtover Dazhia class Council Cruiser AKA Dazhia class Council Cruiser
24. Ejdle class Fleet Escort
25. Enshbasi class Destroyer
26. Fanzheinz class Far Trader
27. Fitl class Strike Cruiser
28. Frerzhzhdripl class Battle Rider
29. Iadiadlsiz class Fleet Tanker
30. Idlev class Superbattleship
31. Ietlzhdrzhdrkre class Fleet Escort
32. Ipltsiedle class Destroyer Escort
33. Iprtsielezhdr class Battle Rider
34. Jderveledr class Fleet Carrier
35. Jdimer'Tsie class Battle Rider
36. Jerzhtsie class Destroyer
37. Jotvobl class Battleship
38. Kefchenzh class Armoured Cruiser
39. Kia class Heavy Fighter
40. Kitl class Heavy Fighter
41. Kliqrv class Battle Carrier
42. Lakr class Corvette
43. Lienjadl class Battle Cruiser
44. Lienjshiaflaa class Patrol Corvette
45. Liapryrzh class Battle Carrier
46. Neivrdlalh class Heavy Cruiser
47. Nianemiev class Battle Carrier
48. Nidashiajobr class Light Cruiser
49. Ninz class Scout
50. Noql class Free Trader AKA Noql class Transport
51. Okedi class Battleship
52. Panjiach class Heavy Cruiser
53. Plizhdrint class Light Cruiser
54. Plokl class Escort
55. Riavl class Light Cruiser
56. Sarriaklir class Battleship
57. Shalis class Patrol Corvette
58. Shianjo class Liner
59. Shianzpla class Battleship
60. Shivva class Patrol Frigate
61. Shizhdr class Light Cruiser
62. Shtiaba class Light Cruiser
63. Stedlas class System Defense Boat
64. Stisahsheql class Battle Carrier
65. The Ghost of the Reach class Heavy Scout
66. Tiaflfiet class Patrol Frigate
67. Tlatl class Fighter AKA Tlatl class Missile Fighter
68. Tletlkizhia class Escort
69. Tliabazhdrinzh class Heavy Cruiser
70. Type ZAB class Assault Boat
71. Type ZC class Courier AKA Vehrsabl class Courier
72. Type ZSB class Ship's Boat
73. Type ZSP class Pinnace
74. Vehrsabl class Courier
75. Vieblazhdr class Heavy Cruiser
76. Viepchakl class Battleship
77. Vlezhdatl class Frontier Cruiser
78. Vlezhdatl class Strike Cruiser
79. Vlezhdest class Fighter AKA Vlezhdets class Particle Fighter
80. Vokr class Fighter
81. Vrapkenchkinj class Light Battlecruiser
82. Yetsabl class Courier
83. Yetsasl class Courier
84. Yiesieltsie class Light Cruiser
85. Zdebr class Trader
86. Zdieench class Destroyer Escort
87. Zhdavldlits class Light Cruiser
88. Zhdiak class Light Destroyer
89. Zhdits class Destroyer Escort
90. Zhodatl class System Defense Boat
91. Zhosibadle class Destroyer Escort
92. Zhdrbaeliprietl class Destroyer

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)

This military is primarily located in the following areas:

• Zhodani Space

World Listing: 1105

This military is known to regularly operate on the following systems and worlds:

No world articles for Zhodani Navy

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Classic Traveller Zhodani (Alien Module)
• GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 1
• Mongoose Traveller: Zhodani
• Brilliant Lances
• BITS Power Projection: Fleet (used w/o permission)
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect Ronald B. Kline, Jr. of the Imperial Navy