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|leader = [[Council of Admirals]] | |||
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|type = Military | |||
|purpose = Defend the Alliance and its member systems | |||
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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> | |||
== Background == | |||
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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>Elite: Dangerous Newsletter #22 http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=f72c0f91b2</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> | ||
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== Ships == | == Ships == | ||
For years, the Alliance Defence Force did not have | 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> | ||
== Ranks == | == Ranks == | ||
The Alliance Defence Force does not have an auxiliary | 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]]. | ||
== List of members == | |||
=== Active === | |||
*[[George Varma]] - Admiral | |||
*[[Hayley Sorokin]] - Fleet Admiral<ref name="NATCOM" /> | |||
*[[Helena Stone]] - Commodore | |||
*[[Rachel Ziegler]] - Admiral | |||
*[[Tahir West]] - Admiral of [[Tionisla]]'s navy | |||
=== 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]]. | |||
*[[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 Support for Aisling Duval - 13 APR 3304]</ref> Stripped of rank and expelled from the Council due to [[League of Reparation|involvement in terrorism]]. | |||
*[[Tulimaq Buchanan]] - Fleet Admiral of Lave's navy. Assassinated by the [[League of Reparation]]. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 04:08, 14 March 2020
Template:Organizationinfobox 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.[1][2][3]
Background
"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."[4]
"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."[1]
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 Thargoids.[5] Further collaboration with Lakon in 3304 produced three Alliance-specific ship models: the Alliance Chieftain[6] and its two variants, the Alliance Challenger[7] and Alliance Crusader.[8]
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.
List of members
Active
- George Varma - Admiral
- Hayley Sorokin - Fleet Admiral[9]
- Helena Stone - Commodore
- Rachel Ziegler - Admiral
- Tahir West - Admiral of Tionisla's navy
Former
- Frederick Yamamoto - Admiral of Zaonce's navy.[9] Stripped of rank and expelled from the Council for treason.
- Riri McAllister - Commodore, later promoted to Rear Admiral of Lave's navy and appointed to the Council of Admirals.[10] Stripped of rank and expelled from the Council due to involvement in terrorism.
- Tulimaq Buchanan - Fleet Admiral of Lave's navy. Assassinated by the League of Reparation.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tourist Beacon 114
- ↑ Galactic News: The Origin of the Alliance
- ↑ Victoria Wolf VI and Commodore Stone launch Operation Augeas
- ↑ Elite: Dangerous Newsletter #22 http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=f72c0f91b2
- ↑ Galactic News: Lakon Announces New Ship
- ↑ Galactic News: Lakon releases Alliance Chieftain
- ↑ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter Two Release Date
- ↑ GalNet: Lakon Releases Alliance Crusader
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 GalNet: New Appointment to Council of Admirals
- ↑ Support for Aisling Duval - 13 APR 3304