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	On February 16, 3307, the Alliance purchased a majority sharehold in Lakon Spaceways, gaining partial ownership of the company and ensuring that it could continue to serve as a key defence contractor for the Alliance Defence Force. The move rescued Lakon from insolvency and also shielded it from future acquisition attempts by another corporation or superpower.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602bc17a61b527566e4a5d4a GalNet: Alliance Bales Out Lakon Spaceways]</ref>		On February 16, 3307, the Alliance purchased a majority sharehold in Lakon Spaceways, gaining partial ownership of the company and ensuring that it could continue to serve as a key defence contractor for the Alliance Defence Force. The move rescued Lakon from insolvency and also shielded it from future acquisition attempts by another corporation or superpower.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602bc17a61b527566e4a5d4a GalNet: Alliance Bales Out Lakon Spaceways]</ref>
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	== Ranks ==		== Ranks ==
	The Alliance Defence Force does not have an auxiliary organisation for independent pilots to join, and therefore it is not possible to obtain any rank as with the [[Federal Navy]] and [[Imperial Navy]].		The Alliance Defence Force does not have an auxiliary organisation for independent pilots to join, and therefore it is not possible to obtain any rank as with the [[Federal Navy]] and [[Imperial Navy]].

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 On February 16, 3307, the Alliance purchased a majority sharehold in Lakon Spaceways, gaining partial ownership of the company and ensuring that it could continue to serve as a key defence contractor for the Alliance Defence Force. The move rescued Lakon from insolvency and also shielded it from future acquisition attempts by another corporation or superpower.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602bc17a61b527566e4a5d4a GalNet: Alliance Bales Out Lakon Spaceways]</ref>
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 == Ranks ==
 The Alliance Defence Force does not have an auxiliary organisation for independent pilots to join, and therefore it is not possible to obtain any rank as with the [[Federal Navy]] and [[Imperial Navy]].

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	== Ships ==		== Ships ==
			[[File:Cobra MkIII ED Alliance.jpg\|thumb\|Cobra MkIII of the Alliance]]


	For years, the Alliance Defence Force did not have a dedicated supplier among ship manufacturers, and its member navies used the same ships available to civilian pilots. In December 3303, the Alliance contracted [[Lakon Spaceways]] to produce the [[Type-10 Defender]] after it was determined that the ADF needed a heavy weapons platform in short order to bolster its defenses against the [[Thargoid]]s.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5a33f0d7c8717065ab310fde GalNet: Galactic News: Lakon Announces New Ship]</ref> Further collaboration with Lakon in 3304 produced three Alliance-specific ship models: the [[Alliance Chieftain]]<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5a9823e0fa392560037d3e24 GalNet: Galactic News: Lakon releases Alliance Chieftain]</ref> and its two variants, the [[Alliance Challenger]]<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-beyond-chapter-two-release-date.429972/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter Two Release Date]</ref> and [[Alliance Crusader]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b7fedf14d1824475d5fbaaa GalNet: Lakon Releases Alliance Crusader]</ref>		For years, the Alliance Defence Force did not have a dedicated supplier among ship manufacturers, and its member navies used the same ships available to civilian pilots. In December 3303, the Alliance contracted [[Lakon Spaceways]] to produce the [[Type-10 Defender]] after it was determined that the ADF needed a heavy weapons platform in short order to bolster its defenses against the [[Thargoid]]s.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5a33f0d7c8717065ab310fde GalNet: Galactic News: Lakon Announces New Ship]</ref> Further collaboration with Lakon in 3304 produced three Alliance-specific ship models: the [[Alliance Chieftain]]<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5a9823e0fa392560037d3e24 GalNet: Galactic News: Lakon releases Alliance Chieftain]</ref> and its two variants, the [[Alliance Challenger]]<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-beyond-chapter-two-release-date.429972/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter Two Release Date]</ref> and [[Alliance Crusader]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b7fedf14d1824475d5fbaaa GalNet: Lakon Releases Alliance Crusader]</ref>

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	"Militarily, co-operation has been more successful. Each member system contributes a portion of its navy to the Alliance Defence Force – the total contribution being proportional to the system's gross domestic product (GDP). It is led by the Council of Admirals, a six-strong body made up of one leader from each of the largest member navies. The council can act swiftly without government approval, which has proved very effective, and over the years there has been little disagreement between the admirals. Contributed vessels generally bear the decals of their own navy, but have an additional Alliance Defence Force decal applied while they are with the group – so the culture of identity and independence (and rivalries) applies here too."<ref>[~~http~~://us2.campaign-~~archive1~~.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=f72c0f91b2 Elite Dangerous Newsletter #22]</ref>		''Militarily, co-operation has been more successful. Each member system contributes a portion of its navy to the Alliance Defence Force – the total contribution being proportional to the system's gross domestic product (GDP). It is led by the Council of Admirals, a six-strong body'' (now seven with a Sirius admiral) ''made up of one leader from each of the largest member navies. The council can act swiftly without government approval, which has proved very effective, and over the years there has been little disagreement between the admirals. Contributed vessels generally bear the decals of their own navy, but have an additional Alliance Defence Force decal applied while they are with the group – so the culture of identity and independence (and rivalries) applies here too.''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200517111759/https://us2.campaign-archive.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=f72c0f91b2 Elite Dangerous Newsletter #22]</ref>

	"Barring the small Alliance Defence Force for defending key components of the Alliance Navy to compare with the other major powers. Instead a headquarters organisation exists staffed by the [[Council of Admirals]] and their staff. The Alliance Defence Force is essentially a small rapid deployment force made up of ships from the member navies, and is maintained under the command of the Council of Admirals to respond to any crisis - humanitarian and military. In an emergency additional forces would be provided by member navies if the Council of Admirals makes an emergency appeal to the Assembly."<ref name=":0">Tourist Spot 0114, "Alliance Defence Force"</ref>		''Barring the small Alliance Defence Force for defending key components of the Alliance Navy to compare with the other major powers. Instead a headquarters organisation exists staffed by the [[Council of Admirals]] and their staff. The Alliance Defence Force is essentially a small rapid deployment force made up of ships from the member navies, and is maintained under the command of the Council of Admirals to respond to any crisis - humanitarian and military. In an emergency additional forces would be provided by member navies if the Council of Admirals makes an emergency appeal to the Assembly.''<ref name=":0">Tourist Spot 0114, "Alliance Defence Force"</ref>

	Since January 10, 3308, the ADF's anti-[[Thargoid]] operations have been conducted with support from the [[Sirius Navy]] in accordance with the terms of a strategic defence pact between the Alliance and [[Sirius Corporation]].<ref name="Sirius ADF">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61dbf8af8471456cbe5cbe02 GalNet: Sirius Navy Unites with Alliance Defence Force]</ref> The establishment of this pact proved timely, as [[Aegis]] was shut down on January 18, 3308, and Aegis's role in defending the superpowers from the Thargoids in the [[Second Thargoid War\|ongoing conflict]] thus devolved to each superpower's military force.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e6ba29f6b3cd47d1758763 GalNet: Superpowers Plan to Replace Aegis]</ref>		Since January 10, 3308, the ADF's anti-[[Thargoid]] operations have been conducted with support from the [[Sirius Navy]] in accordance with the terms of a strategic defence pact between the Alliance and [[Sirius Corporation]].<ref name="Sirius ADF">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61dbf8af8471456cbe5cbe02 GalNet: Sirius Navy Unites with Alliance Defence Force]</ref> The establishment of this pact proved timely, as [[Aegis]] was shut down on January 18, 3308, and Aegis's role in defending the superpowers from the Thargoids in the [[Second Thargoid War\|ongoing conflict]] thus devolved to each superpower's military force.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e6ba29f6b3cd47d1758763 GalNet: Superpowers Plan to Replace Aegis]</ref>
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	=== Active ===		=== Active ===
	*[[Council of Admirals]]		*[[Council of Admirals]]
			**[[Hayley Sorokin]] - [[Admiral of the Fleet\|Fleet Admiral]]
	**[[George Varma]] - Admiral		**[[George Varma]] - Admiral
	**[[~~Hayley Sorokin~~]] - [[~~Admiral of the Fleet\|Fleet Admiral~~]]		**Liam Flanagan<ref name=":1">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/635b8e6b50bf1e55b1032f59 GalNet: Council of Admirals Divided Over Unified Fleet]</ref> - Admiral
			**Maristela Silva<ref name=":1" /> - Admiral
			**[[Nikolas Glass]] - Admiral of [[Sirius Navy]]
	**[[Rachel Ziegler]] - Admiral		**[[Rachel Ziegler]] - Admiral
	**[[Tahir West]] - Admiral of [[Tionisla]]'s navy		**[[Tahir West]] - Admiral of [[Tionisla]]'s navy
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	*Other ADF members		*Other ADF members
	**[[Helena Stone]] - Commodore		**[[Helena Stone]] - Commodore
			**Emil Varga<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/64536f135ac20544c760f8c9 GalNet: Into the Maelstroms]</ref> - Commodore, military liaison to [[Aegis]]

	=== Former ===		=== Former ===

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	"Militarily, co-operation has been more successful. Each member system contributes a portion of its navy to the Alliance Defence Force – the total contribution being proportional to the system's gross domestic product (GDP). It is led by the Council of Admirals, a six-strong body made up of one leader from each of the largest member navies. The council can act swiftly without government approval, which has proved very effective, and over the years there has been little disagreement between the admirals. Contributed vessels generally bear the decals of their own navy, but have an additional Alliance Defence Force decal applied while they are with the group – so the culture of identity and independence (and rivalries) applies here too."<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=f72c0f91b2 Elite Dangerous Newsletter #22]</ref>		"Militarily, co-operation has been more successful. Each member system contributes a portion of its navy to the Alliance Defence Force – the total contribution being proportional to the system's gross domestic product (GDP). It is led by the Council of Admirals, a six-strong body made up of one leader from each of the largest member navies. The council can act swiftly without government approval, which has proved very effective, and over the years there has been little disagreement between the admirals. Contributed vessels generally bear the decals of their own navy, but have an additional Alliance Defence Force decal applied while they are with the group – so the culture of identity and independence (and rivalries) applies here too."<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=f72c0f91b2 Elite Dangerous Newsletter #22]</ref>

	"Barring the small Alliance Defence Force for defending key components of the Alliance Navy to compare with the other major powers. Instead a headquarters organisation exists staffed by the [[Council of Admirals]] and their staff. The Alliance Defence Force is essentially a small rapid deployment force made up of ships from the member navies, and is maintained under the command of the Council of Admirals to respond to any crisis - humanitarian and military. In an emergency additional forces would be provided by member navies if the Council of Admirals makes an emergency appeal to the Assembly."<ref name=":0">Tourist ~~Beacon 114:~~ "Alliance Defence Force"~~, Alioth~~</ref>		"Barring the small Alliance Defence Force for defending key components of the Alliance Navy to compare with the other major powers. Instead a headquarters organisation exists staffed by the [[Council of Admirals]] and their staff. The Alliance Defence Force is essentially a small rapid deployment force made up of ships from the member navies, and is maintained under the command of the Council of Admirals to respond to any crisis - humanitarian and military. In an emergency additional forces would be provided by member navies if the Council of Admirals makes an emergency appeal to the Assembly."<ref name=":0">Tourist Spot 0114, "Alliance Defence Force"</ref>

	Since January 10, 3308, the ADF's anti-[[Thargoid]] operations have been conducted with support from the [[Sirius Navy]] in accordance with the terms of a strategic defence pact between the Alliance and [[Sirius Corporation]].<ref name="Sirius ADF">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61dbf8af8471456cbe5cbe02 GalNet: Sirius Navy Unites with Alliance Defence Force]</ref> The establishment of this pact proved timely, as [[Aegis]] was shut down on January 18, 3308, and Aegis's role in defending the superpowers from the Thargoids in the [[Second Thargoid War\|ongoing conflict]] thus devolved to each superpower's military force.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e6ba29f6b3cd47d1758763 GalNet: Superpowers Plan to Replace Aegis]</ref>		Since January 10, 3308, the ADF's anti-[[Thargoid]] operations have been conducted with support from the [[Sirius Navy]] in accordance with the terms of a strategic defence pact between the Alliance and [[Sirius Corporation]].<ref name="Sirius ADF">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61dbf8af8471456cbe5cbe02 GalNet: Sirius Navy Unites with Alliance Defence Force]</ref> The establishment of this pact proved timely, as [[Aegis]] was shut down on January 18, 3308, and Aegis's role in defending the superpowers from the Thargoids in the [[Second Thargoid War\|ongoing conflict]] thus devolved to each superpower's military force.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e6ba29f6b3cd47d1758763 GalNet: Superpowers Plan to Replace Aegis]</ref>

	== Ships ==		== Ships ==
	For years, the Alliance Defence Force did not have a dedicated supplier among ship manufacturers, and its member navies used the same ships available to civilian pilots. In December 3303, the Alliance contracted [[Lakon Spaceways]] to produce the [[Type-10 Defender]] after it was determined that the ADF needed a heavy weapons platform in short order to bolster its defenses against the [[Thargoid]]s.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5a33f0d7c8717065ab310fde GalNet: Galactic News: Lakon Announces New Ship]</ref> Further collaboration with Lakon in 3304 produced three Alliance-specific ship models: the [[Alliance Chieftain]]<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5a9823e0fa392560037d3e24 GalNet: Galactic News: Lakon releases Alliance Chieftain]</ref> and its two variants, the [[Alliance Challenger]]<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/~~showthread.php~~/~~429972~~-~~Elite~~-~~Dangerous~~-~~Beyond~~-~~Chapter~~-~~Two~~-~~Release-Date?p=6747248~~ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter Two Release Date]</ref> and [[Alliance Crusader]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b7fedf14d1824475d5fbaaa GalNet: Lakon Releases Alliance Crusader]</ref>		For years, the Alliance Defence Force did not have a dedicated supplier among ship manufacturers, and its member navies used the same ships available to civilian pilots. In December 3303, the Alliance contracted [[Lakon Spaceways]] to produce the [[Type-10 Defender]] after it was determined that the ADF needed a heavy weapons platform in short order to bolster its defenses against the [[Thargoid]]s.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5a33f0d7c8717065ab310fde GalNet: Galactic News: Lakon Announces New Ship]</ref> Further collaboration with Lakon in 3304 produced three Alliance-specific ship models: the [[Alliance Chieftain]]<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5a9823e0fa392560037d3e24 GalNet: Galactic News: Lakon releases Alliance Chieftain]</ref> and its two variants, the [[Alliance Challenger]]<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-beyond-chapter-two-release-date.429972/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter Two Release Date]</ref> and [[Alliance Crusader]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b7fedf14d1824475d5fbaaa GalNet: Lakon Releases Alliance Crusader]</ref>

	On February 16, 3307, the Alliance purchased a majority sharehold in Lakon Spaceways, gaining partial ownership of the company and ensuring that it could continue to serve as a key defence contractor for the Alliance Defence Force. The move rescued Lakon from insolvency and also shielded it from future acquisition attempts by another corporation or superpower.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602bc17a61b527566e4a5d4a GalNet: Alliance Bales Out Lakon Spaceways]</ref>		On February 16, 3307, the Alliance purchased a majority sharehold in Lakon Spaceways, gaining partial ownership of the company and ensuring that it could continue to serve as a key defence contractor for the Alliance Defence Force. The move rescued Lakon from insolvency and also shielded it from future acquisition attempts by another corporation or superpower.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602bc17a61b527566e4a5d4a GalNet: Alliance Bales Out Lakon Spaceways]</ref>

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	"Barring the small Alliance Defence Force for defending key components of the Alliance Navy to compare with the other major powers. Instead a headquarters organisation exists staffed by the [[Council of Admirals]] and their staff. The Alliance Defence Force is essentially a small rapid deployment force made up of ships from the member navies, and is maintained under the command of the Council of Admirals to respond to any crisis - humanitarian and military. In an emergency additional forces would be provided by member navies if the Council of Admirals makes an emergency appeal to the Assembly."<ref name=":0">Tourist Beacon 114: "Alliance Defence Force", Alioth</ref>		"Barring the small Alliance Defence Force for defending key components of the Alliance Navy to compare with the other major powers. Instead a headquarters organisation exists staffed by the [[Council of Admirals]] and their staff. The Alliance Defence Force is essentially a small rapid deployment force made up of ships from the member navies, and is maintained under the command of the Council of Admirals to respond to any crisis - humanitarian and military. In an emergency additional forces would be provided by member navies if the Council of Admirals makes an emergency appeal to the Assembly."<ref name=":0">Tourist Beacon 114: "Alliance Defence Force", Alioth</ref>

	Since January 10, 3308, the ADF's anti-[[Thargoid]] operations have been conducted with support from the [[Sirius Navy]] in accordance with the terms of a strategic defence pact between the Alliance and [[Sirius Corporation]].<ref name="Sirius ADF">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61dbf8af8471456cbe5cbe02 GalNet: Sirius Navy Unites with Alliance Defence Force]</ref> The establishment of this pact proved timely, as ~~the superpowers opted to shut down~~ [[Aegis]] on January 18, 3308, and Aegis's role in defending the superpowers from the Thargoids in the [[Second Thargoid War\|ongoing conflict]] thus devolved to each superpower's military force.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e6ba29f6b3cd47d1758763 GalNet: Superpowers Plan to Replace Aegis]</ref>		Since January 10, 3308, the ADF's anti-[[Thargoid]] operations have been conducted with support from the [[Sirius Navy]] in accordance with the terms of a strategic defence pact between the Alliance and [[Sirius Corporation]].<ref name="Sirius ADF">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61dbf8af8471456cbe5cbe02 GalNet: Sirius Navy Unites with Alliance Defence Force]</ref> The establishment of this pact proved timely, as [[Aegis]] was shut down on January 18, 3308, and Aegis's role in defending the superpowers from the Thargoids in the [[Second Thargoid War\|ongoing conflict]] thus devolved to each superpower's military force.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e6ba29f6b3cd47d1758763 GalNet: Superpowers Plan to Replace Aegis]</ref>

	== Ships ==		== Ships ==

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	The '''Alliance Defence Force (ADF)''' is a small, rapid-deployment force assembled from the defence forces of [[Alliance]] member systems. It is the Alliance's equivalent to the centralised naval forces of the [[Federation]] and the [[Empire]]. The ADF is commanded by the [[Council of Admirals]], and has remit to respond to any crisis within Alliance space, whether humanitarian or military. Additional forces can be provided by member systems' navies if the Council of Admirals makes an emergency appeal to the [[Alliance Assembly]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5788c3c09657ba0207588b5a+ Galactic News: The Origin of the Alliance]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55b0a69e9657ba0e3ae7daa1 Victoria Wolf VI and Commodore Stone ~~launch~~ Operation Augeas]</ref>		The '''Alliance Defence Force (ADF)''' is a small, rapid-deployment force assembled from the defence forces of [[Alliance]] member systems. It is the Alliance's equivalent to the centralised naval forces of the [[Federation]] and the [[Empire]]. The ADF is commanded by the [[Council of Admirals]], and has remit to respond to any crisis within Alliance space, whether humanitarian or military. Additional forces can be provided by member systems' navies if the Council of Admirals makes an emergency appeal to the [[Alliance Assembly]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5788c3c09657ba0207588b5a GalNet: Galactic News: The Origin of the Alliance]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55b0a69e9657ba0e3ae7daa1 GalNet: Victoria Wolf VI and Commodore Stone Launch Operation Augeas]</ref>

	~~Since January 10, 3308~~, the ~~ADF~~'s ~~anti~~-~~[[Thargoid]] operations have been conducted with support~~ from the ~~[[Sirius Navy]] in accordance with~~ the ~~terms of a strategic defence pact~~ between the Alliance and ~~[[Sirius Corporation]]~~.<ref ~~name="Sirius ADF"~~>[~~https~~://~~community~~.~~elitedangerous~~.com/~~galnet/uid/61dbf8af8471456cbe5cbe02 GalNet: Sirius Navy Unites with Alliance Defence Force~~]</ref>		== Overview ==
			"Militarily, co-operation has been more successful. Each member system contributes a portion of its navy to the Alliance Defence Force – the total contribution being proportional to the system's gross domestic product (GDP). It is led by the Council of Admirals, a six-strong body made up of one leader from each of the largest member navies. The council can act swiftly without government approval, which has proved very effective, and over the years there has been little disagreement between the admirals. Contributed vessels generally bear the decals of their own navy, but have an additional Alliance Defence Force decal applied while they are with the group – so the culture of identity and independence (and rivalries) applies here too."<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=f72c0f91b2 Elite Dangerous Newsletter #22]</ref>

	~~== Background ==~~		"Barring the small Alliance Defence Force for defending key components of the Alliance Navy to compare with the other major powers. Instead a headquarters organisation exists staffed by the [[Council of Admirals]] and their staff. The Alliance Defence Force is essentially a small rapid deployment force made up of ships from the member navies, and is maintained under the command of the Council of Admirals to respond to any crisis - humanitarian and military. In an emergency additional forces would be provided by member navies if the Council of Admirals makes an emergency appeal to the Assembly."<ref name=":0">Tourist Beacon 114: "Alliance Defence Force", Alioth</ref>
	"~~Militarily, co-operation has been more successful. Each member system contributes a portion of its navy to~~ the Alliance Defence Force – the ~~total contribution being proportional~~ to the ~~system's gross domestic product (GDP)~~. ~~It is led~~ by the Council of Admirals, a ~~six-strong body~~ made up of ~~one leader~~ from ~~each of~~ the ~~largest~~ member navies~~. The council can act swiftly without government approval, which has proved very effective~~, and ~~over~~ the ~~years there has been little disagreement between~~ the ~~admirals~~. ~~Contributed vessels generally bear~~ the ~~decals~~ of ~~their own navy, but have~~ an ~~additional Alliance Defence Force decal applied while they are with the group – so~~ the ~~culture of identity and independence (and rivalries) applies here too~~."<ref>~~Elite~~: ~~Dangerous Newsletter #22 http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=f72c0f91b2~~</ref>

	~~"Barring~~ the ~~small Alliance Defence Force for defending key components of~~ the ~~Alliance~~ Navy ~~to compare~~ with the ~~other major powers. Instead~~ a ~~headquarters organisation exists staffed by~~ the [[~~Council of Admirals~~]] ~~and their staff~~. ~~The~~ Alliance Defence Force ~~is essentially a small rapid deployment force made up~~ of ~~ships from~~ the ~~member navies~~, and ~~is maintained under~~ the ~~command of~~ the ~~Council of Admirals to respond~~ to ~~any crisis - humanitarian and~~ military. ~~In an emergency additional forces would be provided by member navies if the Council of Admirals makes an emergency appeal to the Assembly."~~<ref ~~name="~~:~~0">Tourist Beacon 114~~</ref>		Since January 10, 3308, the ADF's anti-[[Thargoid]] operations have been conducted with support from the [[Sirius Navy]] in accordance with the terms of a strategic defence pact between the Alliance and [[Sirius Corporation]].<ref name="Sirius ADF">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61dbf8af8471456cbe5cbe02 GalNet: Sirius Navy Unites with Alliance Defence Force]</ref> The establishment of this pact proved timely, as the superpowers opted to shut down [[Aegis]] on January 18, 3308, and Aegis's role in defending the superpowers from the Thargoids in the [[Second Thargoid War\|ongoing conflict]] thus devolved to each superpower's military force.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e6ba29f6b3cd47d1758763 GalNet: Superpowers Plan to Replace Aegis]</ref>

	== Ships ==		== Ships ==
	For years, the Alliance Defence Force did not have a dedicated supplier among ship manufacturers, and its member navies used the same ships available to civilian pilots. In December 3303, the Alliance contracted [[Lakon Spaceways]] to produce the [[Type-10 Defender]] after it was determined that the ADF needed a heavy weapons platform in short order to bolster its defenses against the [[Thargoid]]s.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5a33f0d7c8717065ab310fde Galactic News: Lakon Announces New Ship]</ref> Further collaboration with Lakon in 3304 produced three Alliance-specific ship models: the [[Alliance Chieftain]]<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5a9823e0fa392560037d3e24 Galactic News: Lakon releases Alliance Chieftain]</ref> and its two variants, the [[Alliance Challenger]]<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/429972-Elite-Dangerous-Beyond-Chapter-Two-Release-Date?p=6747248 Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter Two Release Date]</ref> and [[Alliance Crusader]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b7fedf14d1824475d5fbaaa GalNet: Lakon Releases Alliance Crusader]</ref>		For years, the Alliance Defence Force did not have a dedicated supplier among ship manufacturers, and its member navies used the same ships available to civilian pilots. In December 3303, the Alliance contracted [[Lakon Spaceways]] to produce the [[Type-10 Defender]] after it was determined that the ADF needed a heavy weapons platform in short order to bolster its defenses against the [[Thargoid]]s.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5a33f0d7c8717065ab310fde GalNet: Galactic News: Lakon Announces New Ship]</ref> Further collaboration with Lakon in 3304 produced three Alliance-specific ship models: the [[Alliance Chieftain]]<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5a9823e0fa392560037d3e24 GalNet: Galactic News: Lakon releases Alliance Chieftain]</ref> and its two variants, the [[Alliance Challenger]]<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/429972-Elite-Dangerous-Beyond-Chapter-Two-Release-Date?p=6747248 Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter Two Release Date]</ref> and [[Alliance Crusader]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b7fedf14d1824475d5fbaaa GalNet: Lakon Releases Alliance Crusader]</ref>

	On February 16, 3307, the Alliance purchased a majority sharehold in Lakon Spaceways, gaining partial ownership of the company and ensuring that it could continue to serve as a key defence contractor for the Alliance Defence Force. The move rescued Lakon from insolvency and also shielded it from future acquisition attempts by another corporation or superpower.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602bc17a61b527566e4a5d4a GalNet: Alliance Bales Out Lakon Spaceways]</ref>		On February 16, 3307, the Alliance purchased a majority sharehold in Lakon Spaceways, gaining partial ownership of the company and ensuring that it could continue to serve as a key defence contractor for the Alliance Defence Force. The move rescued Lakon from insolvency and also shielded it from future acquisition attempts by another corporation or superpower.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602bc17a61b527566e4a5d4a GalNet: Alliance Bales Out Lakon Spaceways]</ref>
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	== List of members ==		== List of members ==
	=== Active ===		=== Active ===
	*[[George Varma]] - Admiral		*[[Council of Admirals]]
	*[[Hayley Sorokin]] - Fleet Admiral~~<ref name="NATCOM" />~~		**[[George Varma]] - Admiral
	*[[Helena Stone]] ~~- Commodore~~		**[[Hayley Sorokin]] - [[Admiral of the Fleet\|Fleet Admiral]]
	*[[Rachel Ziegler]] - Admiral		**[[Rachel Ziegler]] - Admiral
	*[[Tahir West]] - Admiral of [[Tionisla]]'s navy		**[[Tahir West]] - Admiral of [[Tionisla]]'s navy

			*Other ADF members
			**[[Helena Stone]] - Commodore

	=== Former ===		=== Former ===
	*[[Frederick Yamamoto]] - Admiral of [[Zaonce]]'s navy~~.<ref name="NATCOM">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5bf553663da440749460f2f5 GalNet: New Appointment to~~ Council of Admirals~~]</ref> Stripped of rank~~ and ~~expelled from the Council for [[Gibson Kincaid\|treason]].~~		*[[Frederick Yamamoto]] - Admiral of [[Zaonce]]'s navy, Council of Admirals member (dishonourably discharged and convicted)
	*Glynn ~~- Lieutenant Commander in the ADF. Resigned their commission in late 3307 to join [[Salvation]].~~<ref name="Salvation Recruits">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61bc5e0718b2020b9f31b3db GalNet: Salvation Recruits Naval Crews]</ref>		*Glynn<ref name="Salvation Recruits">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61bc5e0718b2020b9f31b3db GalNet: Salvation Recruits Naval Crews]</ref> - Lieutenant Commander (resigned)
	*[[Morag Halloran]] - Commodore in the ADF. Led the defence effort for the Alliance's 3306 expedition to the [[Coalsack Nebula]]. Resigned her commission in late 3307 to join [[Salvation]], and was given command of the [[Taurus Mining Ventures]] [[Wells-class Carrier]] Musashi.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61b2004bb01f6418d158f6f9 GalNet: Support Salvation's Counterstrike Against the Thargoids]</ref><ref name="Salvation Recruits" />		*[[Morag Halloran]] - Commodore (resigned)
	*[[Riri McAllister]] - ~~Commodore, later promoted to~~ Rear Admiral of [[Lave]]'s navy ~~and appointed to the [[~~Council of Admirals]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5acf23cdd6d6ba17992b3e6b GalNet: Support for Aisling Duval]</ref> Stripped of rank and expelled from the Council due to [[League of Reparation\|involvement in terrorism]].		*[[Riri McAllister]] - Rear Admiral of [[Lave]]'s navy, Council of Admirals member (dishonourably discharged, missing)
	*[[Tulimaq Buchanan]] - Fleet Admiral of Lave's navy~~. Assassinated by the [[League~~ of ~~Reparation]].~~		*[[Tulimaq Buchanan]] - Fleet Admiral of Lave's navy, Council of Admirals member (deceased)

	== References ==		== References ==

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	The '''Alliance Defence Force (ADF)''' is a small, rapid-deployment force assembled from the defence forces of [[Alliance]] member systems. It is the Alliance's equivalent to the centralised naval forces of the [[Federation]] and the [[Empire]]. The ADF is commanded by the [[Council of Admirals]], and has remit to respond to any crisis within Alliance space, whether humanitarian or military. Additional forces can be provided by member systems' navies if the Council of Admirals makes an emergency appeal to the [[Alliance Assembly]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5788c3c09657ba0207588b5a+ Galactic News: The Origin of the Alliance]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55b0a69e9657ba0e3ae7daa1 Victoria Wolf VI and Commodore Stone launch Operation Augeas]</ref>		The '''Alliance Defence Force (ADF)''' is a small, rapid-deployment force assembled from the defence forces of [[Alliance]] member systems. It is the Alliance's equivalent to the centralised naval forces of the [[Federation]] and the [[Empire]]. The ADF is commanded by the [[Council of Admirals]], and has remit to respond to any crisis within Alliance space, whether humanitarian or military. Additional forces can be provided by member systems' navies if the Council of Admirals makes an emergency appeal to the [[Alliance Assembly]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5788c3c09657ba0207588b5a+ Galactic News: The Origin of the Alliance]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55b0a69e9657ba0e3ae7daa1 Victoria Wolf VI and Commodore Stone launch Operation Augeas]</ref>

	Since January 10, 3308, the ADF's anti-[[Thargoid]] operations have been conducted with support from the Sirius Navy in accordance with the terms of a strategic defence pact between the Alliance and [[Sirius Corporation]].<ref name="Sirius ADF">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61dbf8af8471456cbe5cbe02 GalNet: Sirius Navy Unites with Alliance Defence Force]</ref>		Since January 10, 3308, the ADF's anti-[[Thargoid]] operations have been conducted with support from the [[Sirius Navy]] in accordance with the terms of a strategic defence pact between the Alliance and [[Sirius Corporation]].<ref name="Sirius ADF">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61dbf8af8471456cbe5cbe02 GalNet: Sirius Navy Unites with Alliance Defence Force]</ref>

	== Background ==		== Background ==

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	The '''Alliance Defence Force (ADF)''' is a small, rapid-deployment force assembled from the defence forces of [[Alliance]] member systems. It is the Alliance's equivalent to the centralised naval forces of the [[Federation]] and the [[Empire]]. The ADF is commanded by the [[Council of Admirals]], and has remit to respond to any crisis within Alliance space, whether humanitarian or military. Additional forces can be provided by member systems' navies if the Council of Admirals makes an emergency appeal to the [[Alliance Assembly]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5788c3c09657ba0207588b5a+ Galactic News: The Origin of the Alliance]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55b0a69e9657ba0e3ae7daa1 Victoria Wolf VI and Commodore Stone launch Operation Augeas]</ref>		The '''Alliance Defence Force (ADF)''' is a small, rapid-deployment force assembled from the defence forces of [[Alliance]] member systems. It is the Alliance's equivalent to the centralised naval forces of the [[Federation]] and the [[Empire]]. The ADF is commanded by the [[Council of Admirals]], and has remit to respond to any crisis within Alliance space, whether humanitarian or military. Additional forces can be provided by member systems' navies if the Council of Admirals makes an emergency appeal to the [[Alliance Assembly]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5788c3c09657ba0207588b5a+ Galactic News: The Origin of the Alliance]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55b0a69e9657ba0e3ae7daa1 Victoria Wolf VI and Commodore Stone launch Operation Augeas]</ref>

			Since January 10, 3308, the ADF's anti-[[Thargoid]] operations have been conducted with support from the Sirius Navy in accordance with the terms of a strategic defence pact between the Alliance and [[Sirius Corporation]].<ref name="Sirius ADF">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61dbf8af8471456cbe5cbe02 GalNet: Sirius Navy Unites with Alliance Defence Force]</ref>

	== Background ==		== Background ==