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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 | 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> | ||
== 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> | |||
"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> | |||
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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 | **[[George Varma]] - Admiral | ||
**[[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 | *[[Frederick Yamamoto]] - Admiral of [[Zaonce]]'s navy, Council of Admirals member (dishonourably discharged and convicted) | ||
*Glynn | *Glynn<ref name="Salvation Recruits">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61bc5e0718b2020b9f31b3db GalNet: Salvation Recruits Naval Crews]</ref> - Lieutenant Commander (resigned) | ||
*[[Morag Halloran]] - Commodore | *[[Morag Halloran]] - Commodore (resigned) | ||
*[[Riri McAllister]] - | *[[Riri McAllister]] - Rear Admiral of [[Lave]]'s navy, Council of Admirals member (dishonourably discharged, missing) | ||
*[[Tulimaq Buchanan]] - Fleet Admiral of Lave's navy | *[[Tulimaq Buchanan]] - Fleet Admiral of Lave's navy, Council of Admirals member (deceased) | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 03:43, 19 January 2022
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]
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."[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]
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.[5] 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 ongoing conflict thus devolved to each superpower's military force.[6]
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.[7] Further collaboration with Lakon in 3304 produced three Alliance-specific ship models: the Alliance Chieftain[8] and its two variants, the Alliance Challenger[9] and Alliance Crusader.[10]
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.[11]
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
- Council of Admirals
- George Varma - Admiral
- Hayley Sorokin - Fleet Admiral
- Rachel Ziegler - Admiral
- Tahir West - Admiral of Tionisla's navy
- Other ADF members
- Helena Stone - Commodore
Former
- Frederick Yamamoto - Admiral of Zaonce's navy, Council of Admirals member (dishonourably discharged and convicted)
- Glynn[12] - Lieutenant Commander (resigned)
- Morag Halloran - Commodore (resigned)
- Riri McAllister - Rear Admiral of Lave's navy, Council of Admirals member (dishonourably discharged, missing)
- Tulimaq Buchanan - Fleet Admiral of Lave's navy, Council of Admirals member (deceased)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tourist Beacon 114: "Alliance Defence Force", Alioth
- ↑ GalNet: Galactic News: The Origin of the Alliance
- ↑ GalNet: Victoria Wolf VI and Commodore Stone Launch Operation Augeas
- ↑ Elite Dangerous Newsletter #22
- ↑ GalNet: Sirius Navy Unites with Alliance Defence Force
- ↑ GalNet: Superpowers Plan to Replace Aegis
- ↑ GalNet: Galactic News: Lakon Announces New Ship
- ↑ GalNet: Galactic News: Lakon releases Alliance Chieftain
- ↑ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter Two Release Date
- ↑ GalNet: Lakon Releases Alliance Crusader
- ↑ GalNet: Alliance Bales Out Lakon Spaceways
- ↑ GalNet: Salvation Recruits Naval Crews