Federal Navy
The Federal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the Federation. Its headquarters is the Eta Cassiopeiae system. Ships under the command of the Federal Navy are identified by the prefix "FNS" for Federal Navy Ship. The current head of the Federal Navy is Fleet Admiral Tayo Maikori, who was appointed in January 3308.
Overview
The modern iteration of the Federal Navy was established in 2702, while the Federation was embroiled in the Birthright Wars, a series of conflicts instigated by Federal corporations seeking to seize hereditary land and resource claims from colonists. Previously, the Federal Navy had been a more informal organisation in which Federal fleets were mustered directly from Federal member systems as the need arose, but the advent of interstellar corporations allowed the Federation to contract the construction and maintenance of centralised fleets. The first of these new Federal fleets was commissioned and trained in the Anlave system.[1][2] The Federal Navy is funded directly by the Federation, and used to project its values and influence.[3]
The Federal Navy was further enhanced in 2867 during the administration of President Olaf Smith. Smith sent a Federal fleet to investigate the Zelda system after several traders disappeared nearby. When more traders disappeared in Ququve and Aymiay, the Federation fortified the Laedla system into a major military hub to defend against an "alien threat". Smith's claims that he was "driving away the alien threat" made him immensely popular, although it was never proven if Thargoid or other alien activity was behind the disappearances, and a pirate known as "The Black Prince" claimed responsibility for the attacks years later.[4][5]
In the 2970s, the Federal Navy embarked a terraforming project in the Eta Cassiopeiae system to build a new headquarters. The relocation from Anlave to Eta Cassiopeiae was completed in 2983.[6]
The President of the Federation is the Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Navy,[7] and senior members of the Federal Navy advise the president on military matters.[8] The head of the Federal Navy under the president is the Fleet Admiral, who is one of the president's advisors and attends Cabinet meetings. Currently, the position of Fleet Admiral is held by Tayo Maikori, who was appointed in January 3308.[9]
Following the shutdown of Aegis on January 18, 3308, its role in defending the superpowers from the Thargoids in the ongoing conflict devolved to each superpower's military force. As a result, Federal Congress ordered the creation of a new strike force under the Federal Navy that would be dedicated to anti-Thargoid operations.[10]
Ships
Core Dynamics is the primary supplier of the Federal Navy. Ships manufactured by Core Dynamics for use by the Federal Navy include:
| Name | Type | Seats | Multicrew | SLF | Rank required | Cost | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F63 Condor | Ship-Launched Fighter | 1 | No | No | None | 15270 CR | 
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| Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser | Battlecruiser | Many | NPC-only | Yes | N/A | N/A | 
|
| Federal Assault Ship | Combat | 2 | Yes | No | 5. Chief Petty Officer | 19814210 CR | 
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| Federal Corvette | Combat | 3-4 | Yes | Yes | 12. Rear Admiral | 187969450 CR | 
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| Federal Dropship | Heavy Multirole | 2 | Yes | No | 3. Midshipman | 14314210 CR | 
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| Federal Gunship | Combat | 2 | Yes | Yes | 7. Ensign | 35658297 CR | 
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| Kestrel Mk II | Combat | 1 | No | No | N/A | 12525276 CR | 
|
Services
Federal Navy Auxiliary
- For the ranks of the Federal Navy Auxiliary, see Federation/Ranks.
Commanders of the Pilots Federation can serve in the Federal Navy Auxiliary.[11][12][13] This auxiliary force is an organised group that supplements the Federal Navy, but is not directly integrated. Honorary ranks, which take their names from ranks used by the Federal Navy proper, are rewarded to individuals for their service, but do not confer any of the associated authority. Instead, members of the Federal Navy Auxiliary who prove their dedication are granted permission to purchase certain Federal Navy ships and access important Federal star systems.
Federal Marine Corps
The Federal Marine Corps is the infantry service of the Federal Navy. Members are known as Federal Marines.[14][15]
Federal Navy Engineering Corps
The Federal Navy Engineering Corps is the engineer service of the Federal Navy. A division of the Engineering Corps oversees the maintenance of Starship One.[16]
Federal Navy Criminal Court
The Federal Navy Criminal Court is a body that conducts courts-martial of Federal Navy members who have been charged with criminal acts.[17] The Fleet Admiral of the Federal Navy has the authority to order the Federal Navy Criminal Court to postpone trials and hearings.[9]
Personnel
Active
- Tayo Maikori - Fleet Admiral
- Maxton Price - Admiral
- Kirby - Admiral
- Yorke - Admiral
- Juno Rochester[18] - Vice Admiral, commander of the FNS Pioneer
- Daniel Parry[19] - Rear Admiral, military liaison to Aegis
- Jocasta Rochester[20] - Post Captain
- Page Patterson[21] - Lieutenant Commander
- Jarah Kael - Lieutenant
Former
- Aden Tanner - Admiral, Chief of Federal Security, Chief Military Liaison for Aegis (convicted and dishonourably discharged, then pardoned and resigned)
- Bris Dekker - Colonel (retired)
- Burke Hazell[22] - Sergeant
- Ghenkis B'nami[1] - Admiral (deceased)
- Jaiden Horne[22] - Captain, commander of FDN Autolycus (deceased)
- Kracer - Admiral (deceased)
- Lucas Vincent - Fleet Admiral (convicted and dishonourably discharged)
- Mel Brandon - Unknown rank (dishonourably discharged)
- Myra Dunstock[22] - Commander, chief instructional officer
- Niko Shirakawa[23] - Major in the Federal Marine Corp (retired)
- O'Brien - Admiral (deceased)
- Richard Morgan - Admiral (deceased)
- Rory Webster - Chief Technician in the Federal Navy Engineering Corps (convicted and dishonourably discharged)
- The Sarge - Sergeant (retired)
- Yuri Grom - Admiral (defected)
Videos
Gallery
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Federal Navy First Fleet -
Federal Navy First Fleet -
Federal Corvette and Gunship Duty Counter paintjob
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tourist Spot 0183, "Birthright Final Act"
- ↑ Tourist Spot 0181, "The Birthright Wars"
- ↑ Elite Dangerous Newsletter #22
- ↑ Tourist Spot 0187, "Ships Lost in Space"
- ↑ Tourist Spot 0188, "The Black Prince"
- ↑ Eta Cassiopeiae In-Game Description
- ↑ GalNet: Hudson Attacks President's History
- ↑ GalNet: Hudson Takes Tour of Brightlight Facilities in Hors
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 GalNet: Baumann Report: 'Dismantle Aegis'
- ↑ GalNet: Superpowers Plan to Replace Aegis
- ↑ GalNet: Core Dynamics Unveils New Gunship
- ↑ GalNet: Community Goal: Emperor's Dawn 'Shadow' Cells Discovered
- ↑ GalNet: Federation Triumphs over Emperor's Dawn
- ↑ GalNet: Federal Shadow President Demands Conscription
- ↑ GalNet: Eyes on Lugh
- ↑ GalNet: Arrest Made in Starship One Criminal Case
- ↑ GalNet: Ram Tah's Revelations Halt Court Martial
- ↑ GalNet: Aisling Duval Hosts Federal Ambassador
- ↑ GalNet: Federation Pledges Resources to Aegis
- ↑ GalNet: A Profile of Jordan Rochester
- ↑ GalNet: Unexploded Nuclear Missile Discovered
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 Elite Dangerous Knowledge Base > Individuals > Aden Tanner
- ↑ GalNet: Archer Launches Presidential Campaign
