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. Bra'la class Corvette Transport
10. Chanjitl class Light Fighter
11. Chantoql class Courier
12. Chatl class Scout
13. Chazhdr class Light Cruiser
14. Cheveldi class Battleship
15. Chiqrr class Battleship
16. Chtanoql class Scout
17. Chtierabl class Transport
18. Chtrfiak class Battleship
19. Dadiat class Heavy Cruiser
20. Dezhdrle class Destroyer
21. Dirqral class Battleship
22. Dlevrrk class Light Cruiser
23. Dredlezhdr class Fleet Escort
24. Echtover Dazhia class Council Cruiser AKA Dazhia class Council Cruiser
25. Ejdle class Fleet Escort
26. Enshbasi class Destroyer
27. Fanzheinz class Far Trader
28. Fitl class Strike Cruiser
29. Frerzhzhdripl class Battle Rider
30. Iadiadlsiz class Fleet Tanker
31. Idlev class Superbattleship
32. Ietlzhdrzhdrkre class Fleet Escort
33. Ipltsiedle class Destroyer Escort
34. Iprtsielezhdr class Battle Rider
35. Jderveledr class Fleet Carrier
36. Jdimer'Tsie class Battle Rider
37. Jerzhtsie class Destroyer
38. Jotvobl class Battleship
39. Kefchenzh class Armoured Cruiser
40. Kia class Heavy Fighter
41. Kitl class Heavy Fighter
42. Kliqrv class Battle Carrier
43. Lakr class Corvette
44. Lienjadl class Battle Cruiser
45. Lienjshiaflaa class Patrol Corvette
46. Liapryrzh class Battle Carrier
47. Neivrdlalh class Heavy Cruiser
48. Nianemiev class Battle Carrier
49. Nidashiajobr class Light Cruiser
50. Ninz class Scout
51. Noql class Free Trader AKA Noql class Transport
52. Okedi class Battleship
53. Panjiach class Heavy Cruiser
54. Plizhdrint class Light Cruiser
55. Plokl class Escort
56. Riavl class Light Cruiser
57. Sarriaklir class Battleship
58. Shalis class Patrol Corvette
59. Shianjo class Liner
60. Shianzpla class Battleship
61. Shivva class Patrol Frigate
62. Shizhdr class Light Cruiser
63. Shtiaba class Light Cruiser
64. Stedlas class System Defense Boat
65. Stisahsheql class Battle Carrier
66. The Ghost of the Reach class Heavy Scout
67. Tiaflfiet class Patrol Frigate
68. Tlatl class Fighter AKA Tlatl class Missile Fighter
69. Tletlkizhia class Escort
70. Tliabazhdrinzh class Heavy Cruiser
71. Type ZAB class Assault Boat
72. Type ZC class Courier AKA Vehrsabl class Courier
73. Type ZSB class Ship's Boat
74. Type ZSP class Pinnace
75. Vehrsabl class Courier
76. Vieblazhdr class Heavy Cruiser
77. Viepchakl class Battleship
78. Vlezhdatl class Frontier Cruiser
79. Vlezhdatl class Strike Cruiser
80. Vlezhdest class Fighter AKA Vlezhdets class Particle Fighter
81. Vokr class Fighter
82. Vrapkenchkinj class Light Battlecruiser
83. Yetsabl class Courier
84. Yetsasl class Courier
85. Yiesieltsie class Light Cruiser
86. Zdebr class Trader
87. Zdieench class Destroyer Escort
88. Zhdavldlits class Light Cruiser
89. Zhdiak class Light Destroyer
90. Zhdits class Destroyer Escort
91. Zhodatl class System Defense Boat
92. Zhosibadle class Destroyer Escort
93. 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