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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 | "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/ | 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> | ||