Task Forces of the Royal Caledonian Navy

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This is a list of the various Task Forces of the Royal Caledonian Navy, along with their currently assigned stations:

Spinward Station

Headquarters: HM Dockyard Caithness

Commander (as this is written): Rear Admiral Stuart Adamson, Viscount of Killiekrankie

Driftward Station

Headquarters: HM Dockyard Victory Commander (as this is written): Rear Admiral Bruce Watson, Earl of Dunfermline

Coreward Station

Headquarters: HM Dockyard Cuillin Commander (as this is written): Rear Admiral Anthony Butler, Baron of Aberayrshire

Rimward Station

Headquarters: HM Dockyard Douglass Commander (as this is written): Rear Admiral Mark Brzezicki, Duke of Whiteminch

Reserve

These Task Forces are all controlled directoy by Navy Command, and are deployed according to the current situation.

Command

Task Forces are commanded by Rear Admirals (two star ranks).

Stations (in wartime, Fleets) are commanded by Vice-Admirals (three star rank)

Task Force Composition

Each Task Force is composed of the following elements:

  • 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.

Notes:

  • 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.
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