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* It is an interstellar [[navy]] and [[fleet]] [[organization]]. | * It is an interstellar [[navy]] and [[fleet]] [[organization]]. | ||
* Please also see [[AAB]] article: [[Warships of the Distant Fringe]]. | * Please also see [[AAB]] article: [[Warships of the Distant Fringe]]. | ||
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
'''Nist:''' [[Nist (world)|Nist]], ([[UWP]] A564798-B) | '''Nist:''' [[Nist (world)|Nist]], ([[UWP]] A564798-B) | ||
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==== Image Repository ==== | ==== Image Repository ==== | ||
# A ''Henrick Krueden'' class operating with the military forces of [[Nist (world)|Nist]]. <br>[[File:Henrick-Krueden-class-Scout-Courier Ade-Stewart 31-Oct-2019.jpeg|600px]] | # A ''Henrick Krueden'' class operating with the military forces of [[Nist (world)|Nist]]. <br>[[File:Henrick-Krueden-class-Scout-Courier Ade-Stewart 31-Oct-2019.jpeg|600px]] | ||
| + | # A [[Hyperion class Escort Carrier|''Hyperion'' class Escort Carrier]] in [[Nist (world)|Nist]] military service cruising past a [[moon]]. <br>[[File:Hyperion-class-Escort-Carrier Ade-Stewart 02-Nov-2019.jpg|600px]] | ||
One commercial design are the [[Inquiry class Lab Ship]]s which are used by private research institutes and academics for exploration and scientific pursuits. | One commercial design are the [[Inquiry class Lab Ship]]s which are used by private research institutes and academics for exploration and scientific pursuits. | ||
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=== Rank & Grade (Hierarchy) === | === Rank & Grade (Hierarchy) === | ||
| − | No information yet available. | + | No information yet available. |
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
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[[Nist (world)|Nist]]'s armed forces consist of 120 battalions. These are divided into: | [[Nist (world)|Nist]]'s armed forces consist of 120 battalions. These are divided into: | ||
* x2 Army Corps, consisting of x90 battalions. | * x2 Army Corps, consisting of x90 battalions. | ||
| − | ** Each Corps consists of x3 divisions, each made up of x15 battalions. | + | ** Each Corps consists of x3 divisions, each made up of x15 battalions. Some of these divisions are built around the family of vehicles built from the [[Henry class 10T 8x8 Wheeled AFV]]s. |
| − | * x1 Marine Division, consisting of x18 battalions grouped into three Marine Regiments. | + | * x1 Marine Division, consisting of x18 battalions grouped into three Marine Regiments. Tank battalions feature the new [[Nist M5 class 4T Grav Tank]]s. |
* x12 Independent Battalions, consisting of wet navy forces, specialist units and elite forces. | * x12 Independent Battalions, consisting of wet navy forces, specialist units and elite forces. | ||
| + | * Some units continue to use the obsolete [[Harpy class Air/Raft]]s. | ||
=== Space Navy === | === Space Navy === | ||
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* Starships within the [[Distant Fringe]] utilize [[DeVoss Drive|DeVoss]]-type jump drives, limited to a performance of jump-2 (the so-called [[Jump-2 Barrier]]). The technological and industrial limitations of [[Nist (world)|Nist]] prevent construction of better than [[jump]]-1-capable [[DeVoss Drive]]s. | * Starships within the [[Distant Fringe]] utilize [[DeVoss Drive|DeVoss]]-type jump drives, limited to a performance of jump-2 (the so-called [[Jump-2 Barrier]]). The technological and industrial limitations of [[Nist (world)|Nist]] prevent construction of better than [[jump]]-1-capable [[DeVoss Drive]]s. | ||
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== [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) == | == [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) == | ||
| − | This [[fleet]] can be primarily found in the following areas: | + | This [[fleet]] can be primarily found in the following areas: <br> |
| + | ''[[Uncharted Space]]:'' | ||
* [[Halcyon Sector]] | * [[Halcyon Sector]] | ||
** [[Tsorva Subsector]] | ** [[Tsorva Subsector]] | ||
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{{Detail}} | {{Detail}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | | | + | | Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect [[Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]] of the [[Imperial Navy]] |
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}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 08:16, 16 June 2024
The Nist Military Forces is a World-State Military.
- It is an interstellar navy and fleet organization.
- Please also see AAB article: Warships of the Distant Fringe.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
- Local Population: 60,000,000
Local Conditions:
- Status: peace footing (government modifier x1.15).
- Construction Restrictions:
- Naval Capacity: 69,000 dTons
- Mercantile Capacity: 345,000 dTons
Image Repository[edit]
- A Henrick Krueden class operating with the military forces of Nist.
- A Hyperion class Escort Carrier in Nist military service cruising past a moon.
One commercial design are the Inquiry class Lab Ships which are used by private research institutes and academics for exploration and scientific pursuits.
Goals (Mission)[edit]
No information yet available.
Strategy & Doctrine (Operations)[edit]
No information yet available.
Rank & Grade (Hierarchy)[edit]
No information yet available.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Since colonial times this world has endeavored to remain independent. This has not always been entirely successful. There is a tiny covert deployment keeping an eye out in the Tsorva system on a local moon (named Mustell).
Tables of Organization (Organizational Structure)[edit]
No information yet available.
Army and Marines[edit]
Nist's armed forces consist of 120 battalions. These are divided into:
- x2 Army Corps, consisting of x90 battalions.
- Each Corps consists of x3 divisions, each made up of x15 battalions. Some of these divisions are built around the family of vehicles built from the Henry class 10T 8x8 Wheeled AFVs.
- x1 Marine Division, consisting of x18 battalions grouped into three Marine Regiments. Tank battalions feature the new Nist M5 class 4T Grav Tanks.
- x12 Independent Battalions, consisting of wet navy forces, specialist units and elite forces.
- Some units continue to use the obsolete Harpy class Air/Rafts.
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Naval assets include:
Combat Elements[edit]
| Type | Representative Class | TL | Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smallcraft | P-12 Agunda class Snub Fighter | TL-9 | 20 dTons |
| Smallcraft | A-4 Voodi class Strike Bomber | TL-9 | 20 dTons |
| ACS | Hyperion class Escort Carrier | TL-9 | 1,000 dTons |
Support Elements[edit]
| Type | Representative Class | TL | Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACS | Henrick Krueden class Scout/Courier | TL-9 | 100 dTons |
| BCS | Lombardo class Assault Transport | TL-11 | 5,000 dTons |
- Starships within the Distant Fringe utilize DeVoss-type jump drives, limited to a performance of jump-2 (the so-called Jump-2 Barrier). The technological and industrial limitations of Nist prevent construction of better than jump-1-capable DeVoss Drives.
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]
This fleet can be primarily found in the following areas:
Uncharted Space:
Headquarters Data[edit]
The following mainworlds is the primary headquarters of this fleet:
World Listing[edit]
This fleet often patrols the following systems and worlds:
No world articles for Nist Military Forces
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect Ronald B. Kline, Jr. of the Imperial Navy